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     Noah Curtis Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2 He married Mary Altice.² Noah Curtis Poff was born on October 25, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Oct 5, 1891 and his death certificate has Oct 25, 1889.^1,5,2 He married Rebecca Mary Frances Altice circa 1913.^7,8,2 Noah Curtis Poff died on March 14, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.²

     Alfred E. L. Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 16, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He died on September 6, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15; Died after he was in a buggy accident while riding a bicycle.^2,4

     Philip Martin married Catherine Penner.⁴ Philip Martin died in 1821.¹ He In the name of God amen, I Philip Martin, of Montgomery County, State of Virginia, being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory (for which I thank God) and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it has pleased God to help me with I dispose of in the following manner, To wit, all my just debts and funeral expenses being first paid Impreines[?] I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine and undivided part of my land as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a pine tree on the mountain & on or near the open line of the patend land and running thence a straight course to a large beach above the spring near the dwelling house including the dwelling house and all the other buildings and from there to a large poplar on a line of James Walls land for her support during her life, also all the personal estate which shall belong to me at the time of my decease except such part thereof as shall be otherwise disposed of in the subsequent part of this my will. Item I will and bequeath unto my oldest daughter Polly Walters wife of William Walters one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my eldest son George Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Peggy Howery wife of George Howery one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my son Philip Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Betsy Wailsman wife of John Wailman one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Martin wife of David Martin one dollar. Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine the other undivided part of land lying southwest of the other deviseo[?] part and beginning at the pine tree before mentioned and running a straight course to the before mentioned beach and from thence a straight course to the poplar tree, marker, on James Walls line with all its appurtenances to her and her heirs and ofsigns[?] forever, Item I will and bequeath unto my daughter Matilda all the personal property that shall remain at the time of my wifes decease. Item I will and bequeath unto my younger daughter Melinda the part of my real estate which in[?] the preceeding part of my will is bequeathed to my wife during her life which includes all the buildings with all its appurtenances after the decease of my wife to her the said Malinda and her heirs and afsigns[?] forever. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling all other as former wills and testament by me heretofore made. In witnip[?] whereof I have hereunder set my hand and affixed my my [as written] seal this twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seventeen [1817] Phillip Martin Signed sealed Published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above Philip Martin in presance of us F. GARDNER FRANCIS A. GARDNER At Montgomery June Court 1821 _________________________________presented in Court and proved by the oath of_______________________ [couldn't read] in June, 1821 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Moses Allen "Moze" Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-12-3332.⁸ He Moses A. Conner wrote the Conner family letter. He ELLISTON - Moses Allen Conner, age 95, died Friday, April 5, 1985. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George C. Cousins, Mrs. James M. Blankenship, Mrs. Henry P. Dockery, all of Salem; two sons, Loys R. Conner, Salem; Avon M. Conner, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Della Spangler, Shawsville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Head of the River Church, Floyd County. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.¹ He was born on March 30, 1890 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,4 He married Nettie Gay Conner, daughter of James Preston Conner and Flora Palace/Palestine Holt, on May 17, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 Moses Allen "Moze" Conner died on April 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^1,4

     Jacob Beauregard Walters was born circa 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Jane Blankenship, daughter of Giles E. Blankenship and Susannah Hall, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Jacob Beauregard Walters died in August, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴

     Sarah Jane Blankenship was born circa 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Jacob Beauregard Walters, son of Jacob B. Walters and Elizabeth Aliff, on May 31, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 31, 1880,her married name was Walters. Sarah Jane Blankenship died in August, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³

     Giles E. Blankenship was born in 1826 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Susannah Hall, daughter of Charles R. Hall and Elizabeth Iddings, on August 20, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 Giles E. Blankenship married Mary "Patsy" Gearheart, daughter of John Gearheart and Frances DeWeese, on January 11, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Giles E. Blankenship married Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Doshia/Docia Wilson, on July 24, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     John William Blackwell was buried at Peter Hill Cemetery, off Rt. 11 above Dixie Caverns, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 He was born on May 18, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Cynthia Pearidine Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 14, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John William Blackwell married Nancy Emma Light, daughter of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on August 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John William Blackwell married Molly Thomas on July 12, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John William Blackwell married Olive Eugenia Hall on December 25, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 John William Blackwell died on December 23, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 175-42-2343.⁴ Bess M. "Bessie" Wilson was born on March 2, 1914 at Virginia.^1,4 As of September 23, 1933,her married name was Moran.³ She married Thomas O. Moran on September 23, 1933.³ Bess M. "Bessie" Wilson died on June 7, 1999 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 85.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 179-50-8914.⁶ Vivian Wilson was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁴ She was born on August 7, 1918 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 She died on June 15, 1988 at Colora, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 69.⁶

     Smith Conner was buried at Union Hill Cemetery, south side of Rt. 136, 1 mile east of Mace, Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on October 17, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 He married Susannah "Susan" Hardesty on December 11, 1834 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ Smith Conner died on January 22, 1890 at Walnut Township, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 81.^1,5

     James Lewis Conner was born circa 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 12, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.^1,2

     Mary Ann Hall was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on April 1, 1820.¹ She married Philip Showalter on November 27, 1843. As of November 27, 1843,her married name was Showalter. Mary Ann Hall died on January 16, 1886 at age 65.¹

     Paul Samuel Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 His Social Security Number was 227-46-7398.⁷ He was born on September 16, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,1 He married Sylvia Ruth Moran, daughter of John David Moran and Lona Catherine DeHart, on September 25, 1959.^8,4,1 Paul Samuel Conner died on December 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 33.¹

     Thelma Lee Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 5, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married J. Lynwood Poff, son of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^6,2,3 As of 1949,her married name was Poff. Thelma Lee Conner died on April 2, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.² She May 5, 1931 - April 2, 2007. Thelma Lee Conner Poff, 75, departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2007, at her home in Salem, Virginia. Mrs. Poff was the widow of J. Lynwood Poff to whom she was married for 30 years. Her parents, Dessie and Ennis Conner of Check, Virginia, preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Dennis Michael Poff, Jr; her sisters, Mary Wimmer and Virginia Dinkins; and a brother, William Herman Conner. Mrs. Poff is survived by two sons, Mike and his wife Arlene, of Asheville, North Carolina, Phillip and his wife Jane, of Rocky Mount, Virginia; a daughter, Lisa Oliver and her husband David, of Salem; one brother, James (Buster) Wesley Conner and his wife Bonnie, of Roanoke. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Clayton, Wesley and Hannah Lee Oliver, Salem; two greatgrandchildren, Chad and Rachael Poff, Atlanta, Georgia; two stepgrandchildren, Emily Pierce of Southeast Asia and Jennifer Little of Wayne, New Jersey; and adopted grandchildren, Elizabeth Craighead, Braden and Bryn Burns of Salem. Also surviving are many beloved nieces and nephews. Her care and concern for those experiencing distress in their lives were beyond comparison and she will be sorely missed, as will her sense of humor. Many lives have been touched by the generosity and graciousness of Mrs. Poff. She was a beautician for several years and said she enjoyed her work because of the friendships formed, most of which lasted for the remainder of her life. The love and dedication she displayed as a grandmother were immeasurable; no task, request or even crisis ever went unanswered. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel. Friends may call Wednesday, April 4, 2007, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's. Art Wingfield, Pastor Emeritus of Cave Spring Methodist Church, will conduct the funeral services from the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3959 Electric Road, Roanoke 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on April 4, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-7567.⁹ J. Lynwood Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 5, 1929 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,2 He married Thelma Lee Conner, daughter of William Ennis Conner and Dessie Isebel Sink, in 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5 J. Lynwood Poff died on February 6, 1982 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 52.^5,2

     Eugenia Florence Willis was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on April 5, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Peter Lundy Conner Jr., son of Peter Lundy Conner and Mary Margaret Poff, on August 5, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of August 5, 1903,her married name was Conner. Eugenia Florence Willis died on December 9, 1961 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,2

     Mary Ann Conner was born circa 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 14, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 229-36-9774.⁵ Dessie Isebel Sink was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 She was born on March 30, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,3,4 She married William Ennis Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on February 28, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of February 28, 1923,her married name was Conner. Dessie Isebel Sink and William Ennis Conner were divorced on August 11, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Dessie Isebel Sink died on July 22, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^6,3,4

     Samuel Underwood Jr. was born circa 1744/45 at London Grove District, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He married Misniah Cannaday, daughter of William Cannaday and Nancy Unknown, circa 1768. Samuel Underwood Jr. died on June 6, 1803 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

     Misniah Cannaday was born circa 1748. She married Samuel Underwood Jr. circa 1768. As of circa 1768,her married name was Underwood. Misniah Cannaday died before 1815.

     Daniel Sowder was born on December 25, 1789 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Martha "Mary" Sumpter, daughter of Edmund Sumpter Sr. and Elizabeth Kingrea, on April 4, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Daniel Sowder died on February 4, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.⁴ He Daniel Sowder was recently found dead in the road in Floyd county. An inquest was held and a verdict rendered that "the said Sowder came to his death by casualty and not by violence." on February 16, 1854.⁴

     Fleming Alan Conner was born on July 27, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 25, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died of diptheria.^1,3

     Martha "Mary" Sumpter was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 3, 1798 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Daniel Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Anne Prillaman, on April 4, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of April 4, 1823,her married name was Sowder. Martha "Mary" Sumpter died on November 2, 1883 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁴