William O. Manning/Mannon1

M, b. circa 1796, d. after 1870
     William O. Manning/Mannon was born circa 1796 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.1 William O. Manning/Mannon died after 1870.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1850Farmer2

Family

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith b. circa 1800, d. after 1870
Marriage*William O. Manning/Mannon married Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith circa 1815.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Emma Odell Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. April 22, 1869, d. October 9, 1937
FatherAlbert Conner1,5,6,2,3,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings1,5,6,2,3,4 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     Emma Odell Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on April 22, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 She married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of May 2, 1889,her married name was Wilson. Emma Odell Conner died on October 9, 1937 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 68; Died in an auto accident.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 145, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 133, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 178, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 64, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Oliver12
1930Dwelling 142, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Oliver13

Occupation

1910Farmer11

Family

James William Wilson b. February 18, 1865, d. before May 10, 1910
Marriage*Emma Odell Conner married James William Wilson, son of Daniel Wilson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sowder, on May 2, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith1

F, b. circa 1800, d. after 1870
     Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith was born circa 1800 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.1 As of circa 1815,her married name was Manning/Mannon. Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith died after 1870.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 825, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

William O. Manning/Mannon b. circa 1796, d. after 1870
Marriage*Elizabeth "Bettie" Keith married William O. Manning/Mannon circa 1815.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jacob Leffel

M, b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
     Jacob Leffel was born on March 10, 1810 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Jacob Leffel died before June 15, 1880.

Family

Mariah Fischer b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
Marriage*He married Mariah Fischer in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Mariah Fischer

F, b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
     Mariah Fischer was born circa 1815 at Virginia. She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. As of 1834,her married name was Leffel. Mariah Fischer died after June 15, 1880.

Family

Jacob Leffel b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
Marriage*She married Jacob Leffel in 1834 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

John Jesse Wade Leffel

M, b. January 28, 1853, d. November 15, 1922
     John Jesse Wade Leffel was born on January 28, 1853 at Craig Co., Virginia. He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 John Jesse Wade Leffel died on November 15, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.

Family

Nancy Virginia Caldwell b. August 30, 1862, d. January 24, 1934
Marriage*He married Nancy Virginia Caldwell, daughter of Lloyd Caldwell and Susanna Martha Hendrickson, on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Nancy Virginia Caldwell1

F, b. August 30, 1862, d. January 24, 1934
FatherLloyd Caldwell b. June 3, 1825, d. 1906
MotherSusanna Martha Hendrickson b. July 8, 1832, d. February 17, 1876
     Nancy Virginia Caldwell was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 30, 1862 at Craig Co., Virginia. She married John Jesse Wade Leffel on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of November 1, 1886,her married name was Leffel. Nancy Virginia Caldwell died on January 24, 1934 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 71.1

Family

John Jesse Wade Leffel b. January 28, 1853, d. November 15, 1922
Marriage*She married John Jesse Wade Leffel on November 1, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Benjamin Richard Craft Sr.

M, b. circa 1776, d. after June 22, 1860
     Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. was born circa 1776 at Maryland. He married Sarah "Sally" Spencer circa 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. died after June 22, 1860 at Craig Co., Virginia.

Family

Sarah "Sally" Spencer b. circa 1798, d. after June 22, 1860
Marriage*He married Sarah "Sally" Spencer circa 1818 at Botetourt Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
  3. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  4. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Walter Monroe Craft1,2,3

M, b. March 7, 1871, d. December 1, 1940
FatherJames Henry Craft1,4 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant1,4 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Walter Monroe Craft was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 7, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,1,3 He married Susan Miller Niday on June 24, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Walter Monroe Craft died on December 1, 1940 at Virginia at age 69.5,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 160, District 57, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 105, District 62, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 11, District 12, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 189, District 10-16, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Sawmill engineer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Susan Miller Niday b. May 17, 1880, d. February 5, 1956
Marriage*Walter Monroe Craft married Susan Miller Niday on June 24, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Beatrice Craft Chilton obituary in the Mar 4, 1996 edition.
  3. [S4441] Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Alexander Craft death certificate.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Craft Forgie obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Craft Holland obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Estelle Craft Hackworth obituary in the May 25, 2012 edition.

Tabitha Frances Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 22, 1870, d. January 25, 1954
FatherAlbert Conner6,1,7,5 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings6,1,7,5 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     Tabitha Frances Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,8 She was born on April 22, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; The cemetery listing has a birth date of Aug 31, 1872.7,5,8 She married Joseph Harden Custer, son of Joseph Smith Custer and Elizabeth Ann Reed, on March 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 As of March 1, 1894,her married name was Custer. Tabitha Frances Conner died on January 25, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.5,8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 319, District 46, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., VirginiaEnumerated as "Bertie"10
1910Dwelling 183, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 159, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 470, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 6, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 159, District 120-30, Roanoke, Virginia13

Family

Joseph Harden Custer b. November 5, 1874, d. March 18, 1960
Marriage*Tabitha Frances Conner married Joseph Harden Custer, son of Joseph Smith Custer and Elizabeth Ann Reed, on March 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., 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=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft1,2,3,4

F, b. July 27, 1873
FatherJames Henry Craft1,3,4 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant1,3,4 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft was born on July 27, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 She married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of July 29, 1897,her married name was Niday.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday b. February 24, 1877, d. September 8, 1949
Marriage*Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft married Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
FatherJames Henry Craft2,3,4,7,6 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant2,3,4,7,6 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,8,7 She was born on April 23, 1874 at Meadow Creek, Alleghany Co., Virginia; The Cemetery listings have a birth date of Apr 11, 1876 and her death certificate has Apr 12, 1876.1,8,3,7,6 She married Edward Jennings Britts, son of Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on December 1, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,7 As of December 1, 1897,her married name was Britts. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft died on August 6, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 63.1,8,7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 157, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 100, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 120, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12

Family

Edward Jennings Britts b. May 25, 1865, d. April 9, 1943
Marriage*Martha Ellen "Mattie" Craft married Edward Jennings Britts, son of Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, on December 1, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  14. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Irving Zedrick Craft1

M, b. June 17, 1878, d. February 15, 1935
FatherJames Henry Craft2,3,4,5 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant2,3,4,5 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Irving Zedrick Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 17, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Edna Hattie Paitsel, daughter of Daniel Paitsel and Mattie Ann Jones, on November 18, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,1 Irving Zedrick Craft died on February 15, 1935 at age 56.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 87, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 23, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 100, District 77, Ward 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 301, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1920C. & O. railroad boilermaker7
1930State highway road construction worker8

Family

Edna Hattie Paitsel b. November 12, 1884, d. September 15, 1970
Marriage*Irving Zedrick Craft married Edna Hattie Paitsel, daughter of Daniel Paitsel and Mattie Ann Jones, on November 18, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  10. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Mary Susan Craft1,2

F, b. June 20, 1882, d. February 18, 1931
FatherJames Henry Craft2 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant2 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Mary Susan Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 20, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine, son of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 16, 1902,her married name was Brizendine. Mary Susan Craft died on February 18, 1931 at age 48.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 53, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 35, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 242, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine b. May 4, 1875, d. January 13, 1948
Marriage*Mary Susan Craft married Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine, son of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

George Peyton Craft1,2

M, b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954
FatherJames Henry Craft2 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant2 b. 1851, d. 1912
     George Peyton Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on April 12, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Eula Dare Brizendine, daughter of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,3 George Peyton Craft married Florence Myrtle Etzler on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 George Peyton Craft married Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer, daughter of John Switzer, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 George Peyton Craft died on April 26, 1954 at age 68.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 9, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 198, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 336, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer8
1920Railroad section laborer9
1930Steam railroad laborer10
1940Railroad maintenance worker11

Family 1

Eula Dare Brizendine b. February 26, 1888, d. June 30, 1930
Marriage*George Peyton Craft married Eula Dare Brizendine, daughter of Albert Brizendine and Martha Ann Paxton, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Family 2

Florence Myrtle Etzler b. September 21, 1906, d. May 25, 1940
Marriage*George Peyton Craft married Florence Myrtle Etzler on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5,6 

Family 3

Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer b. July 17, 1899, d. October 1, 1986
Marriage*George Peyton Craft married Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer, daughter of John Switzer, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eula Dare Brizendine Craft obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  5. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  6. [S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
  7. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Emma Maude Craft1,2,3

F, b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
FatherJames Henry Craft1,2 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant1,2 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Emma Maude Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on October 11, 1887 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Price Pleasant Milton, son of Andrew Jackson Milton and Sophia Eugenia Price, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 As of April 22, 1909,her married name was Milton. Emma Maude Craft died on November 6, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 188, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Price Pleasant Milton b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
Marriage*Emma Maude Craft married Price Pleasant Milton, son of Andrew Jackson Milton and Sophia Eugenia Price, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Charles Pimbrook Craft1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1891, d. March 9, 1956
FatherJames Henry Craft1 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant1,2 b. 1851, d. 1912
     Charles Pimbrook Craft was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 13, 1891 at Virginia.1,3 He married Edith L. Hill circa 1926.4,3 Charles Pimbrook Craft died on March 9, 1956 at age 64.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 43, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 347, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 269, District 3-5, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer2
1930Railroad brakeman4
1940Railroad yard conductor5

Family

Edith L. Hill b. March 4, 1903, d. November 24, 1984
Marriage*Charles Pimbrook Craft married Edith L. Hill circa 1926.4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2824] Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=goings&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=77648271&CRid=49946&df=all&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Henry Craft1,2

M, b. July, 1893, d. October 19, 1935
FatherJames Henry Craft3,1 b. September 22, 1844, d. May 26, 1900
MotherElizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant3,1,4 b. 1851, d. 1912
     John Henry Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born in July, 1893 at Virginia.1 He married Mattie Lou Lane on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 John Henry Craft died on October 19, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 87, District 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 43, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 219, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Painting contractor6

Family

Mattie Lou Lane b. 1902, d. June 15, 1948
Marriage*John Henry Craft married Mattie Lou Lane on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1877, d. September 8, 1949
     Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday was buried at Slab Fork Cemetery, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5,6 He was born on February 24, 1877 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,3,4 He married Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Cecilia Herdie Porterfield circa 1899.1,7 Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday died on September 8, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4,5 He Leon Baber Niday, 72, died yesterday morning in a local hospital following a heart attack. He had been a resident of Slab Fork for the past 20 years and an employee of the Slab Fork Coal company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cecilia Niday, three sons, George B. Niday and M. K. Niday, both of Stotesbury, and H. B. Niday of Slab Fork; a daughter, Mrs. Vera St. Clair, also of Slab Fork; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body will be removed from the Williams Funeral home to the residence today at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Bob Sanger officiating. Burial will follow in the Slab Fork cemetery. on September 9, 1949.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 306, District 22, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Railroad laborer7

Family 1

Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft b. July 27, 1873
Marriage*Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Arminta A. "Mintie" Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on July 29, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Cecilia Herdie Porterfield b. November 3, 1872, d. 1958
Marriage*Leonidas Baber "Leon" Niday married Cecilia Herdie Porterfield circa 1899.1,7 

Citations

  1. [S840] Jack Nida, "Niday Family Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 13 and Oct 16, 2001.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leon Baber Niday death certificate.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Leon Baber Niday obituary in the Sep 9, 1949 edition.
  6. [S4027] Slab Fork Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mattie Lou Lane1,2

F, b. 1902, d. June 15, 1948
     Mattie Lou Lane was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born in 1902 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2 She married John Henry Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of May 30, 1921,her married name was Craft. Mattie Lou Lane died on June 15, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 219, District 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 158, District 119-16, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

John Henry Craft b. July, 1893, d. October 19, 1935
Marriage*Mattie Lou Lane married John Henry Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on May 30, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S2543] Mountain View Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=chittum&GSfn=elery&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=63611337&CRid=51319&df=all&
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1871, d. June 4, 1950
FatherAlbert Conner1,5,2,3,4 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings1,5,2,3,4 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4,7,8 She was born on November 11, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a death year of 1871.1,2,3,4,7 She married William Ira "Button" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of March 10, 1892,her married name was Poff. Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner died on June 4, 1950 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.4,7 She Mrs. Elvira Alice Poff, 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. N. Richards at Copper Hill this morning. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. W. H. Poff, Roanoke; one son, Warner B. Poff, Check; three sisters, Mrs. Sam Poff, Mrs. Callie Conner, both of Copper Hill, and Mrs. Harden Custer, Roanoke. Funeral will be conducted at Head of the River Church. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. on June 5, 1950.8

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 83, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 107, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 115, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 82, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 88, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 73, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia15

Family

William Ira "Button" Poff b. January 1, 1872, d. May 18, 1941
Marriage*Elvira Alice "Alice" Conner married William Ira "Button" Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on March 10, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elvira Alice Poff obituary in the Jun 5, 1950 edition.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Charles Thomas Drummond1,2

M, b. April 10, 1822, d. June 29, 1922
     Charles Thomas Drummond was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He married Caroline Crawford. Charles Thomas Drummond was born on April 10, 1822 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on June 29, 1922 at Parr, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 100.2

Family

Caroline Crawford
Marriage*He married Caroline Crawford. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft1,2

M, b. October 31, 1880, d. June 27, 1937
FatherBenjamin Newton "Ben" Craft3,4,5,1 b. August 9, 1846, d. February 1, 1924
MotherSarah Jane Drummond3,4,1 b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920
     Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft was buried at McCartney Cemetery, Rt. 615, near Jefferson National Forest, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 31, 1880 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; The Craig Co. birth index has a birth date of Oct 30, 1880.2,3 He married Josie Isabell Kayser, daughter of Joseph A. Kayser and Maggie E. Unknown, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft died on June 27, 1937 at age 56.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 88, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaOtis and his family were enumerated in the household of his father Benjamin5

Occupation

1900Sawmill hand4
1920Iron ore miner6

Family

Josie Isabell Kayser b. February 6, 1881, d. November 21, 1957
Marriage*Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft married Josie Isabell Kayser, daughter of Joseph A. Kayser and Maggie E. Unknown, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S376] Ruth G. Hale, McCartney Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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.

Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond1,2,3

F, b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945
MotherSarah Jane Drummond2,4 b. circa 1844, d. January 15, 1920
     Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on February 1, 1865 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She married Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of April 21, 1885,her married name was Elmore. Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond died in 1945.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 142, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 57, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 390, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932
Marriage*Virginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond married Adam Chester "Jeff" Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on April 21, 1885 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lovie Roy Craft obituary in the Dec 23, 1944 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  12. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Elisha Craft1,2

M, b. May 2, 1872, d. October 10, 1872
FatherGeorge Moore Craft1,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900
MotherMary Ann Paxton1,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914
     Elisha Craft was born on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 He died on October 10, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Infant Twin Female Craft

F, b. May 2, 1872, d. May 2, 1872
FatherGeorge Moore Craft1 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900
MotherMary Ann Paxton1 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914
     Infant Twin Female Craft died on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on May 2, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Dolly Rose Craft1,2

F, b. August 12, 1876, d. May 16, 1944
FatherGeorge Moore Craft3,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900
MotherMary Ann Paxton3,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914
     Dolly Rose Craft was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on August 12, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 She married Joseph David Looney, son of Joseph Bartley Looney and Anna "Annie" Jones, on January 5, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of January 5, 1898,her married name was Looney. Dolly Rose Craft died on May 16, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 67.1,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 127, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 25, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 171, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 39, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 112, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

Joseph David Looney b. August 31, 1872, d. June 27, 1950
Marriage*Dolly Rose Craft married Joseph David Looney, son of Joseph Bartley Looney and Anna "Annie" Jones, on January 5, 1898 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Sallie D. Craft1,2

F, b. September 17, 1882, d. November 16, 1961
FatherGeorge Moore Craft3,4,2 b. July 28, 1848, d. June 8, 1900
MotherMary Ann Paxton3,4,1,2 b. April 21, 1853, d. July 8, 1914
     Sallie D. Craft was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 17, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She married Boyd Emery Rollins on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 As of November 23, 1911,her married name was Rollins. Sallie D. Craft died on November 16, 1961 at age 79.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 349, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 83, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 238, District 135, Jefferson Ward, Richmond, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 37, District 40, Richmond, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 51, District 107-3, Fredericksburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Sewing room worker7

Family

Boyd Emery Rollins b. September 19, 1877, d. 1941
Marriage*Sallie D. Craft married Boyd Emery Rollins on November 23, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934
FatherAlbert Conner1,2,4,8,9 b. May 25, 1832, d. January 9, 1913
MotherMary Jane Iddings1,2,4,8,9 b. December 27, 1841, d. March 26, 1921
     Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on May 25, 1873 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,4,7,9 He married Dora Unknown circa 1892.10 Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Doshia Deuisie Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner died on July 16, 1934 at Virginia at age 61; Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.6,9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 444, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 92, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 294, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13

Family 1

Dora Unknown b. May, 1876, d. June, 1892
Marriage*Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Dora Unknown circa 1892.10 

Family 2

Doshia Deuisie Conner b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963
Marriage*Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner married Doshia Deuisie Conner, daughter of Samuel R. "Sam" Conner and Elizabeth Jane King, on December 13, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S939] William Clyde Conner, Puckett Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  18. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  21. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  22. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.