John Joshua Clower

M, b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889
     John Joshua Clower was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on September 3, 1810 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha "Patsy" Pugh on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John Joshua Clower died on September 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Martha "Patsy" Pugh b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905
Marriage*John Joshua Clower married Martha "Patsy" Pugh on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

Martha "Patsy" Pugh

F, b. March 22, 1816, d. April 16, 1905
     Martha "Patsy" Pugh was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on March 22, 1816 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married John Joshua Clower on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of February 6, 1834,her married name was Clower. Martha "Patsy" Pugh died on April 16, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John Joshua Clower b. September 3, 1810, d. September 13, 1889
Marriage*Martha "Patsy" Pugh married John Joshua Clower on February 6, 1834 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S221] Barb Reininger, Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S773] Joseph "Joe" Clower, Clower Family in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Apr 7, 2005.
  6. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft1,2,3

M, b. December 23, 1873, d. November 18, 1932
     James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.1,3 He was born on December 23, 1873 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Letha Ann Elmore, daughter of Zedock N. Elmore and Sarah Ann LaFon, on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4 James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft died on November 18, 1932 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 58.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 87, District 1, Buffalo, Clay Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 85, District 131, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 209, District 16, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1910Lumbermill laborer5
1920Oil field laborer6
1930Gas company meterman7

Family

Letha Ann Elmore b. November 20, 1884, d. February 7, 1981
Marriage*James Elliot/Elliott Schoolcraft married Letha Ann Elmore, daughter of Zedock N. Elmore and Sarah Ann LaFon, on February 6, 1902 at Clay Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S638] Chris, and Brian Comuzie Janet, Frail Cemetery, Roane Co., WV.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Elliott Schoolcraft death certificate.
  4. [S1346] Clay County, WV Marriages, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvclay/claymar.htm
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4762] Friend Cemetery, Clay Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Glada Myrtle Click death certificate.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft Click obituary in the Aug 5, 1963 edition.
  11. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Kenneth L. Schoolcraft death certificate.

Joseph Lewis Howery1,2

M, b. March 27, 1859, d. February 9, 1939
FatherPeter Howery1 b. 1813, d. November 6, 1862
MotherFrances Pate1 b. 1812, d. April 27, 1861
     Joseph Lewis Howery was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on March 27, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday, daughter of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Joseph Lewis Howery died on February 9, 1939 at age 79.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 41, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 354, District 110, Roanoke, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 442, District 22, Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 274, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1910Milling company salesman5
1920Salesman6
1930Salesman7

Family

Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday b. April 29, 1860, d. March 8, 1948
Marriage*Joseph Lewis Howery married Orina E. "Rina" Cannaday, daughter of Andrew Bailey Cannaday and Mary G. "Polly" Huff, on April 10, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Sidney J. Sutphin1

M, b. January 28, 1862, d. July 4, 1932
     Sidney J. Sutphin married Delilah McGrady.1 Sidney J. Sutphin was born on January 28, 1862.1 He died on July 4, 1932 at age 70.1

Family

Delilah McGrady b. February 27, 1866, d. October 16, 1920
Marriage*He married Delilah McGrady.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1506] Mary Anne Sutphin, "Sutphin Additions," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2007.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Missouri Ann Boothe1,2

F, b. July 15, 1861, d. March 4, 1908
FatherWilliam Cornelius Boothe2,3,4 b. April 10, 1831, d. December 5, 1907
MotherMary W. Stevens2 b. circa 1838, d. December 23, 1870
     Missouri Ann Boothe was buried at Booth Family Cemetery (also known as Stuart Cemetery), Morris Vest Lane to Ida Vest Lane, off Rt. 221 About 10 miles north of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 15, 1861 at Virginia.1 She died on March 4, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 46.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 2, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 233, District 30, 30th Enumeration District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 293, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S573] Michael L. McNeely (e-mail address), Stuart Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1882, d. June 25, 1943
FatherJohn Floyd Conner1,4,5,6 b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925
MotherDocia Adeline "Docie" Poff1,4,5,6 b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925
     Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner was born on December 7, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 He married Callie Lee Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on March 12, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,4,6 Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner died on June 25, 1943 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.6

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 94, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 107, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 129, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 124, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Callie Lee Epperly b. March 15, 1884, d. August 27, 1957
Marriage*Erasmus Eller "Ras" Conner married Callie Lee Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on March 12, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S757] JoAnne King, "Callie Epperly," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 14, 2002.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  14. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Nancy Boothe1

F, b. February 18, 1811, d. August 2, 1878
FatherDaniel Boothe b. 1787, d. 1855
MotherSarah McAlexander d. circa 1823
     Nancy Boothe was buried at Simmons Cemetery (also known as Booth Cemetery), near Floyd/Montgomery Co. line off Rt. 8 along Laurel Ridge Mill Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 18, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins, on December 10, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 10, 1832,her married name was Graham. Nancy Boothe died on August 2, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.2

Family

John W. Graham b. circa 1803, d. July 30, 1887
Marriage*She married John W. Graham, son of William Graham and Mary Elkins, on December 10, 1832 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1396] Transcribed by Marguerite Tise Mrs. Linvil Rich, Booth Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Margaret Thomas

F, b. February 27, 1837, d. October 18, 1894
     Margaret Thomas was born on February 27, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Samuel L. Sweeney, son of Joel Sweeney/Swinney and Nancy A. Moore, on February 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia. As of February 15, 1855,her married name was Sweeney. Margaret Thomas died on October 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 57.

Family

Samuel L. Sweeney b. June 4, 1828, d. May 28, 1906
Marriage*She married Samuel L. Sweeney, son of Joel Sweeney/Swinney and Nancy A. Moore, on February 15, 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead

M, b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894
FatherTimothy Craghead b. 1777, d. 1809
MotherMary "Polly" Agee b. 1782, d. 1842
     William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead On May 7, 1850 William bought 131 acres of land from Costley Conner for $76 giving him ownership of land on both sides of Bottom Creek. In August of 1852 he was given permission from Montgomery County to build a 15 foot dam and a water powered gristmill. He was born circa 1808 at Franklin Co., Virginia. He married Susannah Maxey, daughter of James Maxey and Sarah "Sally" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead married Sarah Ann Grant on July 21, 1870. William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead died circa 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family 1

Susannah Maxey b. circa 1802, d. circa September, 1870
Marriage*He married Susannah Maxey, daughter of James Maxey and Sarah "Sally" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 
Children

Family 2

Sarah Ann Grant
Marriage*William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead married Sarah Ann Grant on July 21, 1870. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  5. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S4108] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Susannah Maxey

F, b. circa 1802, d. circa September, 1870
FatherJames Maxey b. circa 1767, d. 1848
MotherSarah "Sally" Agee
     Susannah Maxey was born circa 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead, son of Timothy Craghead and Mary "Polly" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. As of March 6, 1828,her married name was Craghead. Susannah Maxey died circa September, 1870.

Family

William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894
Marriage*She married William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead, son of Timothy Craghead and Mary "Polly" Agee, on March 6, 1828 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1843, d. May 27, 1929
FatherWilliam Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead1,4,3 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894
MotherSusannah Maxey1,4,3 b. circa 1802, d. circa September, 1870
     Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead was buried at Funk Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on June 16, 1843 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of June 27, 1861,her married name was Manning.1 She married Charles A. Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead died on May 27, 1929 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 43, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 7, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 153, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 80, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son William Daniel Manning8

Family

Charles A. Manning b. December, 1840, d. September 13, 1916
Marriage*Zilphia Ann Frances "Zilla" Craghead married Charles A. Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on June 27, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S938] Welcome to my Genealogy Page, online http://www.annejj.crosswinds.net/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William Costly Craghead

M, b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1,2,3 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,2,3 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     William Costly Craghead was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on June 7, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He married Mary Jane Tinsley circa 1873.5,6 William Costly Craghead died on October 21, 1921 at Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.4,1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 186, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1910Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 72, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1880Farm laborer7
1900Farmer5
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9

Family

Mary Jane Tinsley b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
Marriage*William Costly Craghead married Mary Jane Tinsley circa 1873.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William C. Craghead death certificate.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death record.
  12. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  13. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Craghead marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John R. Craighead death certificate.
  16. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  17. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arch Wiley Craghead death record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the L. C. Craighead death certificate.
  20. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  21. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Maude B. Caudill obituary in the Oct 19, 1977 edition.

Joel Scott Eanes1

M, b. June 17, 1819, d. July 2, 1902
     Joel Scott Eanes was born on June 17, 1819 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth L. Taylor on September 13, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 Joel Scott Eanes died on July 2, 1902 at age 83.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Elizabeth L. Taylor b. May, 1819, d. 1903
Marriage*Joel Scott Eanes married Elizabeth L. Taylor on September 13, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Sonny Griffith's Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sonnyg_01&id=I1212
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1687] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 1, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1918 - Aug 1, 1919.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Thomas W. Craghead1

M, b. circa February, 1860, d. August 7, 1861
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Thomas W. Craghead was born circa February, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 7, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of croup.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 186, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm

Charles H. Craghead1,2,3

M, b. December 4, 1861, d. August 7, 1890
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead2,1,4,5 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,2,4,5 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Charles H. Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 4, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Jun 1862.1,3 He married Louisa Amanda Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 Charles H. Craghead died on August 7, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 28.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1880Farm laborer5

Family

Louisa Amanda Conner b. April 8, 1864, d. March 4, 1951
Marriage*Charles H. Craghead married Louisa Amanda Conner, daughter of Andrew James "Andy" Conner and Mary Ann Furrow, on March 14, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Robert Floyd A. Craighead1,2,3

M, b. September 17, 1862, d. September 19, 1921
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1,4,5 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,4,5 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Robert Floyd A. Craighead was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Benhams, Washington Co., Virginia.3,6 He Floyd's full name was John Robert Floyd Alexander Jackson Craghead. He was born on September 17, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert circa 1884.7 Robert Floyd A. Craighead died on September 19, 1921 at age 59.6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 167, District 117, Phillips, Washington Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 103, District 108, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 91, District 159, Kinderhook, Washington Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer2

Family

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert b. July 4, 1863
Marriage*Robert Floyd A. Craighead married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Tolbert circa 1884.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S741] Heidie Oliver, "Shelley Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 29, 2005.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6265] Cedar Grove Cemetery, Washington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S6263] William Shelley, online http://andis.azboman.net/william_shelley.html
  14. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Booker Lemon Conner1,2

M, b. October 17, 1884, d. January 22, 1964
FatherJohn Floyd Conner3,4,2 b. July 7, 1846, d. December 28, 1925
MotherDocia Adeline "Docie" Poff3,4,2 b. circa 1843, d. July 7, 1925
     Booker Lemon Conner was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 17, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Laura Catherine Woolwine, daughter of Floyd Woolwine and Sarah Jane Epperly, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,2 Booker Lemon Conner married Lawey Edith Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on May 17, 1941 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 Booker Lemon Conner died on January 22, 1964 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 79.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 204, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 312, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 54, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 91, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 262, District 61-17, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Lumber mill engineer9
1920Lumber mill sawer10
1930Sawmill sawer11
1940Farmer12

Family 1

Laura Catherine Woolwine b. November 5, 1884, d. June 26, 1936
Marriage*Booker Lemon Conner married Laura Catherine Woolwine, daughter of Floyd Woolwine and Sarah Jane Epperly, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,2 

Family 2

Lawey Edith Hall b. January 3, 1894, d. December 15, 1990
Marriage*Booker Lemon Conner married Lawey Edith Hall, daughter of Marion Thomas "M. T." Hall and Nancy Byer V. "Nannie" Poff, on May 17, 1941 at Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead1,2,3,4

M, b. March 21, 1866, d. November 18, 1952
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead2,1,5,6,7 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,2,5,6,7 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7,4 He was born on March 21, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Mar 20, 1866.8,1,7,4 He married Matilda Ellen Whitlock, daughter of Jonathan H. Whitlock and Elizabeth Jane Gardner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,7 Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead died on November 18, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.8,7,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 222, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 125, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 162, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1930Dwelling 54, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1940Dwelling 70, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer13
1930Farmer14

Family

Matilda Ellen Whitlock b. May 13, 1866, d. March 21, 1937
Marriage*Joseph David Stapleton "Stape" Craghead married Matilda Ellen Whitlock, daughter of Jonathan H. Whitlock and Elizabeth Jane Gardner, on July 16, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sallie E. Craghead obituary in a May, 1915 edition.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  19. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  20. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Giles Elishia Payne Craighead1

M, b. February 10, 1868, d. June 4, 1932
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1,2,3,4,5 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,3,4,5 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Giles Elishia Payne Craighead was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on February 10, 1868 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He married Mary C. Martin on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 Giles Elishia Payne Craighead married Emma C. Overton on April 16, 1900 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,9 Giles Elishia Payne Craighead died on June 4, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.6,10

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 194, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 83, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 126, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 51, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1900Farmer12
1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15

Family 1

Mary C. Martin b. circa 1870
Marriage*Giles Elishia Payne Craighead married Mary C. Martin on May 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8 

Family 2

Emma C. Overton b. July 27, 1870, d. March 22, 1962
Marriage*Giles Elishia Payne Craighead married Emma C. Overton on April 16, 1900 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert Craghead obituary in the Apr 29, 1915 edition.
  3. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Sallie E. Craghead obituary in a May, 1915 edition.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

Nettie Ann Z. Craghead1

F, b. May 19, 1870, d. April 18, 1890
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead2,3 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner2,3 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Nettie Ann Z. Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 19, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on April 18, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 19; Died of spinal disease.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 273, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead

F, b. August 4, 1876, d. September 4, 1911
FatherJames Robert "Bob" Craghead1,2 b. March 17, 1830, d. April 22, 1915
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner1,2 b. January 3, 1835, d. May 4, 1928
     Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 4, 1876 at Virginia.3,4 She married Joseph Milburn Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 As of November 10, 1892,her married name was Whitenack. Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead died on September 4, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 35.3,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 328, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 195, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 99, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph Milburn Whitenack b. June 16, 1871, d. February 18, 1960
Marriage*Lydia Lorena Arena "Rena" Craghead married Joseph Milburn Whitenack, son of William Harry Whitenack Jr. and Sarah Jane Clower, on November 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Jane Tinsley1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Mary Jane Tinsley was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 She was born on June 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 She married William Costly Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1873.1,3 As of circa 1873,her married name was Craghead.1 Mary Jane Tinsley died on November 25, 1926 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 72, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

William Costly Craghead b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
Marriage*Mary Jane Tinsley married William Costly Craghead, son of James Robert "Bob" Craghead and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Conner, circa 1873.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Jane Craghead death certificate.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death record.
  6. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  11. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucas-Craghead marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John R. Craighead death certificate.
  14. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  15. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arch Wiley Craghead death record.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the L. C. Craighead death certificate.
  18. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  19. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Maude B. Caudill obituary in the Oct 19, 1977 edition.

Lorenzo Maurice Craghead1,2,3

M, b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead4,5,3,6 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley4,5,3,6 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Lorenzo Maurice Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 234-78-0523.7 He was born on September 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Sep 15, 1875.7,4,3 He married Bertha Myrtle Pettry on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Lorenzo Maurice Craghead died on March 15, 1968 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 50, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 118, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Bertha Myrtle Pettry b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
Marriage*Lorenzo Maurice Craghead married Bertha Myrtle Pettry on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pettrey marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead death record.
  4. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  13. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bernard Roscoe Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1955 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Aubrey Craghead death record.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leonard E. Craghead obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.

John Robert Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 16, 1879, d. September 27, 1939
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead7,8,4 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley7,8,4 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     John Robert Craghead was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on April 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 17, 1879.3,8,6 He married Ollie Burke Pettrey circa 1904.9,5,10 John Robert Craghead died on September 27, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 60.3,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 315, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 235, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Farmer2
1930Farmer9

Family

Ollie Burke Pettrey b. March 15, 1886, d. August, 1981
Marriage*John Robert Craghead married Ollie Burke Pettrey circa 1904.9,5,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2242] Pennington Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=50062534&CRid=2346990&df=all&
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Craghead death certificate.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John R. Craighead death certificate.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, from the Mary Jane Roberts obituary in the Oct 24, 2007 edition.
  11. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Laura Catherine Woolwine1,2,3,4

F, b. November 5, 1884, d. June 26, 1936
FatherFloyd Woolwine5,3,6 b. April 1, 1862, d. December 23, 1913
MotherSarah Jane Epperly5,3,6 b. July, 1857, d. June 27, 1932
     Laura Catherine Woolwine was born on November 5, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 She married Booker Lemon Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Docie" Poff, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 As of March 25, 1906,her married name was Conner. Laura Catherine Woolwine died on June 26, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.4,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 72, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 312, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 54, District 114, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 91, District 14, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Booker Lemon Conner b. October 17, 1884, d. January 22, 1964
Marriage*Laura Catherine Woolwine married Booker Lemon Conner, son of John Floyd Conner and Docia Adeline "Docie" Poff, on March 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6 

Citations

  1. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Evert T. "E. T." Craghead1

M, b. December 30, 1881, d. December, 1883
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead2,1 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley2,1 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Evert T. "E. T." Craghead was born on December 30, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died in December, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of diptheria.1

Citations

  1. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  2. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.

Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead1,2,3

M, b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead4,5,3 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley4,5,3 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6,7 His Social Security Number was 232-48-6931.8 He was born on November 5, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Index has a birth date of Dec 4, 1883 and his death record has a birth date of Nov 5, 1882.8,5,3,7 He married Edna Frances Pennington on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead died on June 24, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,6,7 He PRINCETON - Arch W. Craghead, 84, of Speedway, Mercer County, father of Otis Craghead of Charleston, died Saturday in Bluefield Sanitarium. He was a farmer and member of Painters Chapel Methodist Church. Also surviving: wife, Edna; sons, Hoy of Perry, Ohio, Chauncey of Athens, Paul of Beckley; daughter, Mrs. Pearl Dupee of Rhodell; sister, Mrs. Maude Caudell of Princeton; brother, Morris of Speedway. Service will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Painters Chapel Methodist Church, Speedway, by the Rev. Carl Wilson and the Rev. A. J. Young. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery, Athens. The body is at Memorial Funeral Directory here, and will be taken to the residence today at 4 p.m. on June 26, 1967.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 130, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 59, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 67, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 10, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940School bus driver12

Family

Edna Frances Pennington b. September 18, 1889, d. July 19, 1978
Marriage*Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead married Edna Frances Pennington on July 13, 1906 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pennington marriage record.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arch Wiley Craghead death record.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arch W. Craghead obituary in the Jun 26, 1967 edition.
  7. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.