Celeste Sowder1,2,3,4

F, b. June 3, 1850, d. December 11, 1914
FatherWilliam Sowder5,2,3,4 b. September 28, 1825, d. March 20, 1899
MotherMary Ann Thrash5,2,3,4 b. September 24, 1828, d. January 30, 1905
     Celeste Sowder was buried at Strickler Cemetery, Rt. 221 N. near Little River Bridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 3, 1850 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 She married John Ballard Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of July 11, 1872,her married name was Strickler.2 Celeste Sowder died on December 11, 1914 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 440, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 63, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 444, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 35, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 27, Division 49, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

John Ballard Strickler b. March 7, 1849, d. May 9, 1921
Marriage*Celeste Sowder married John Ballard Strickler, son of Samuel Strickler and Nancy Ann Helms, on July 11, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S200] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Strickler Cemetery.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  13. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Eliza Belle Yates obituary in the Jun 22, 1981 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William M. Goode1,2

M, b. circa 1837
     William M. Goode was born circa 1837 at Virginia.1 He married Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 8, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 167, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 2, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1880Craig county jailer1
1900Farmer3

Family

Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts b. circa 1841, d. before June 1, 1900
Marriage*William M. Goode married Janetta Almeda "Nettie" Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 8, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  6. [S83] Denice Villnuve Villareal, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Clinton Flurnoy Yates1,2

M, b. March 28, 1890, d. March 4, 1967
FatherFlurnoy Gustavus Yates3,4,5,1 b. December 19, 1864, d. June 26, 1949
MotherLaura Greene Bower3,4,5,1 b. October 16, 1866, d. June 27, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 536-03-0857.6 Clinton Flurnoy Yates was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.7 He was born on March 28, 1890 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2,7 He married Bessie Marie Monighan on December 10, 1916.1,8 Clinton Flurnoy Yates died on March 4, 1967 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 76.9,7

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 268, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 47, District 19, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 345, District 142, Opportunity, Spokane Co., Washington8
1930Dwelling 478, District 151, Opportunity, Spokane Co., Washington10
1940Dwelling 17, District 32-40, Millwood, Spokane Co., Washington11

Occupation

1910Saw mill laborer5
1920Paper mill machinist8
1930Locomotive railroad engineer10
1940Paper mill machinist11

Family

Bessie Marie Monighan b. October 8, 1896, d. January 16, 1985
Marriage*Clinton Flurnoy Yates married Bessie Marie Monighan on December 10, 1916.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2815] Pines Cemetery, Spokane Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=yates&GSfn=clinton&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=75474535&CRid=77082&df=all&
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens1,2

F, b. May 20, 1841, d. June 20, 1871
     Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens was born on May 20, 1841 at Virginia. She married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on February 14, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 As of February 14, 1866,her married name was Britts. Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens died on June 20, 1871 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 30; Died of consumption.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 276, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Dexter Snow Britts b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on February 14, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S372] Ruth G. Hale, Hypes Family Cemetery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  7. [S31] Janet Skelton, "Hypes Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2003.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  10. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Martha Adeline Leffel1,2

F, b. January 5, 1854, d. February 28, 1918
FatherJacob Leffel1 b. March 10, 1810, d. before June 15, 1880
MotherMariah Fischer1 b. circa 1815, d. after June 15, 1880
     Martha Adeline Leffel was buried at Old Trenor Cemetery, left side of Rt. 42 at Sinking Creek Store, Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 5, 1854 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 27, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 As of November 27, 1877,her married name was Britts. Martha Adeline Leffel died on February 28, 1918 at age 64.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 93, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 92, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 66, District 73, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

Dexter Snow Britts b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924
Marriage*Martha Adeline Leffel married Dexter Snow Britts, son of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on November 27, 1877 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S1255] Ruth G. Hale, Garman Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S1359] Vincent E. Summers (e-mail address), Today! In "Old Trenor Cemetery, Craig Co., VA," listserve message Oct 14, 2006.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dexter S. Britts obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Virginia Craig Britts death certificate.
  9. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, From the George R. Britts death certificate.
  12. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  13. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.

John Henry Jackson Lee1,2,3

M, b. July 31, 1846, d. September 19, 1928
     John Henry Jackson Lee was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on July 31, 1846 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Martha Ann Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 John Henry Jackson Lee died on September 19, 1928 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 238, District 48, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 53, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 269, District 126, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer5
1910Stone quarry laborer2
1920Laborer6

Family

Martha Ann Britts b. August 23, 1852, d. August 3, 1921
Marriage*John Henry Jackson Lee married Martha Ann Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on September 24, 1874 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2751] City of Salem VA Archives - East Hill Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Francis Marion Caldwell1,2

M, b. May 28, 1848, d. December 28, 1926
FatherAlexander Looney Caldwell1 b. circa 1825
MotherNancy Looney1 b. October 23, 1826, d. March 2, 1919
     Francis Marion Caldwell was buried at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Paynes Mill, Fluvanna Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 28, 1848 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.1,3 He married Margaret V. Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 Francis Marion Caldwell died on December 28, 1926 at Fluvanna Co., Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 137, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 212, District 10, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 94, District 96, Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1880Blacksmith4
1900Farmer5
1920Farmer6

Family

Margaret V. Britts b. July 27, 1854, d. December 28, 1941
Marriage*Francis Marion Caldwell married Margaret V. Britts, daughter of Samuel Frantz Britts and Elizabeth "Betty" Elmore, on January 8, 1872 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
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, From his daughter Clara's birth record.
  3. [S4598] Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluvanna Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 2, 1859, d. September 25, 1935
FatherWilliam Sowder2,7,8,9,5 b. September 28, 1825, d. March 20, 1899
MotherMary Ann Thrash2,7,8,9,5 b. September 24, 1828, d. January 30, 1905
     Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on October 2, 1859 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Laurice West, daughter of John Thrash West Sr. and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder died on September 25, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,5,6 He Jacob Rush Sowder, 76, died suddenly at his home near Cambria Wednesday night. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Sowder, one daughter, Miss Annie Sowder, one son, Frank, and one grandson, Eugene Sowder, all of Cambria, and one brother, V. M. Sowder, attorney of Christiansburg. Burial will be in Sunset cemetery. on September 27, 1935.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 440, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 63, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 80, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 166, District 61, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 51, District 79, Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 55, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 58, District 12, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1880Farm laborer9
1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12
1920Farmer3
1930Farmer4

Family

Mary Laurice West b. February 2, 1860, d. October 7, 1952
Marriage*Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder married Mary Laurice West, daughter of John Thrash West Sr. and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on December 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jacob Rush Sowder obituary in the Sep 27, 1935 edition.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Lewis Crawford Craighead1,2

M, b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927
FatherWilliam Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead2,1 b. circa 1808, d. circa 1894
MotherSusannah Maxey1 b. circa 1802, d. April 27, 1868
     Lewis Crawford Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He Lewis served in Company I, 54th Regiment Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. Enumerated in Montgomery Co. Virginia in the 1900 and 1910 Census. In 1910 he was residing in the household of his daughter Adeline. He was born in December, 1836 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He married Mary E. Funk on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 Lewis Crawford Craighead died on July 10, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.2

Family

Mary E. Funk b. September, 1841, d. August 4, 1929
Marriage*He married Mary E. Funk on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  3. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  11. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary E. Funk1

F, b. September, 1841, d. August 4, 1929
     Mary E. Funk was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born in September, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Lewis Crawford Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 As of January 10, 1861,her married name was Craighead. Mary E. Funk died on August 4, 1929 at age 87.2

Family

Lewis Crawford Craighead b. December, 1836, d. July 10, 1927
Marriage*She married Lewis Crawford Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Susannah Maxey, on January 10, 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S663] Paul D. Craghead, "Floyd Co., VA researcher Paul D. Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Timothy Craghead1

M, b. 1777, d. 1809
     Timothy Craghead was born in 1777 at Bedford Co., Virginia. He married Mary "Polly" Agee on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Timothy Craghead died in 1809 at Franklin Co., Virginia.

Family

Mary "Polly" Agee b. 1782, d. 1842
Marriage*He married Mary "Polly" Agee on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.

Mary "Polly" Agee1

F, b. 1782, d. 1842
     Mary "Polly" Agee was born in 1782 at Franklin Co., Virginia. She married Timothy Craghead on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of December 6, 1802,her married name was Craghead.1 Mary "Polly" Agee died in 1842.

Family

Timothy Craghead b. 1777, d. 1809
Marriage*She married Timothy Craghead on December 6, 1802 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.

Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead1,2

F, b. October 5, 1907, d. February 24, 2004
FatherPeter Everett "Pete" Craighead3,4,5,6 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
MotherElzora Jane "Ellie" Conner3,4,5,6 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
     Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 She was born on October 5, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,2,6 As of September 25, 1925,her married name was Pruett.6 She married Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. on September 25, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,6,9 Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead died on February 24, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 96.3,8 She L. Clara Pruett, 96, of Salem, went to be with her Lord, February 24, 2004. Mrs. Pruett was born October 5, 1907, a daughter of the late Pete Everette and Elzora Conner Craighead. She married Clifton F. Pruett in 1924. He preceded her in death in 1955. She was also preceded in death by four sons, Cliff Pruett, Jr., Wilbert "Bill" Pruett, Edward Pruett, and James Pruett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Baptist Church. Clara is survived by two devoted children, a son, Hugh T. Pruett and wife, Shirley of Troutville, and daughter, Dorothy Dehart of Salem. She raised four grandchildren, Vanessa, Lynn, Mary Beth, and James. She is also survived by an additional 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 26, 2004.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 481, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 99, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. b. May 16, 1902, d. September 27, 1955
Marriage*Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead married Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. on September 25, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,8,6,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clara Pruett obituary in the Feb 26, 2004 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton F. Pruett obituary in the Sep 28, 1955 edition.
  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. [S843] Judy Pruett (granddaughter), "Clifton Ford Pruett, Sr.," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 13 and Jan 28, 2002.
  13. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Hugh Thomas Pruett, Sr. obituary.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbert W. Pruett obituary in the Oct 2, 1957 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clifton Ford Pruett, Jr. obituary in the Sep 9, 1975 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward T. Pruitt obituary in the Jun 29, 1997 edition.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Eldridge Pruitt obituary in the Dec 19, 1972 edition.

Ethel Beatrice Craighead1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1910, d. May 23, 1991
FatherPeter Everett "Pete" Craighead1,2,4 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
MotherElzora Jane "Ellie" Conner1,2,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
     Ethel Beatrice Craighead was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,2,6 Her Social Security Number was 229-72-5888.7 She was born on July 3, 1910 at Virginia.7,2,6 She married Issac Eldridge Spangler, son of William Winfield Spangler and Ardella Arminta "Della" Conner, on May 14, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8,2,9 As of May 14, 1926,her married name was Spangler. Ethel Beatrice Craighead died on May 23, 1991 at Virginia at age 80.7,2,6 She SHAWSVILLE - Mrs. Ethel C. Spangler, age 80, died May 23, 1991. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Haymaker, Virginia Beach, Va; six sons, Paul D. Spangler, Boones Mill; Bernard M. Spangler and Howard K. Spangler, Roanoke; John W. Spangler and Johnathan W. Spangler, both of Shawsville; David A. Spangler, Christiansburg; six sisters, Clara Pruitt, Salem; Ardella Green, Callaway; Stella Freeman, Roanoke; Trixie Poff, Bent Mountain; Gertrude Spencer, Big Ben, N. C; Augusta Craighead Pacitti, Copper Hill; two brothers, Dennis Craighead and David Craighead, Roanoke; also grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. Interment in the Spangler Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on May 24, 1991.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 107, District 61-2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Family

Issac Eldridge Spangler b. September 6, 1904, d. September 27, 1976
Marriage*Ethel Beatrice Craighead married Issac Eldridge Spangler, son of William Winfield Spangler and Ardella Arminta "Della" Conner, on May 14, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8,2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the David Andrews Spangler obituary in the Mar 17, 2010 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel C. Spangler obituary in the May 24, 1991 edition.
  6. [S8341] William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jonathan W. Spangler obituary in the Nov 16, 2014 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Ruth Spangler-Haymaker obituary in the Dec 20, 2023 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S1700] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 21, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Nov 17, 1944 - Oct 2, 1948.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Kenneth Spangler, I, obituary in the Mar 2, 2006 edition.

Oliver Laverne Pacetti1,2,3,4

M, b. February 26, 1933, d. August 7, 2001
FatherLawrence Zernie Pacetti2,5,6 b. September 21, 1904, d. March 7, 1972
MotherAugusta Maine "Guster" Craighead7,2,5,6 b. February 26, 1914, d. April 11, 1996
     Oliver Laverne Pacetti was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on February 26, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Betty Jean Grice, daughter of Sherman Grice and Beulah Janney, on September 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Oliver Laverne Pacetti and Betty Jean Grice were divorced on October 9, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 Oliver Laverne Pacetti died on August 7, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.1,4 He Oliver Laverne Pacetti, 68, of Bent Mountain, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2001 in a Roanoke Hospital. Surviving are one brother and his wife, Willard and Sharon Pacetti of Bent Mountain; four sisters, Aileen Greenwood of Floyd, Wanda Crowe of Bent Mountain, Gretta and husband Reggie Richardson of Floyd, Josephine and husband, James Carico of Bent Mountain; his former wife, Betty Grice of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews; special aunts and uncles; and good friends, James and Cosie MtCastle. Interment will be in Peter Craighead Cemetery, Copper Hill. on August 8, 2001.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 87, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Betty Jean Grice b. January 23, 1929
Marriage*Oliver Laverne Pacetti married Betty Jean Grice, daughter of Sherman Grice and Beulah Janney, on September 22, 1951 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Divorce* Oliver Laverne Pacetti and Betty Jean Grice were divorced on October 9, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oliver Laverne Pacetti obit in the Aug 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Patricia Pacetti Crowe obituary in the Jul 6, 2010 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Augusta Craighead Pacetti obit in the Apr 12, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

George Dennis Craighead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 29, 1909, d. August 17, 2002
FatherPeter Everett "Pete" Craighead1,6,7,4 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
MotherElzora Jane "Ellie" Conner1,6,7,4 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
     George Dennis Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-10-2914.8 He was born on April 29, 1909 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,9 He married Odessa Mae Lilly on October 19, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,10 George Dennis Craighead married Earsie Faye Bowling on January 8, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.11,9,4 George Dennis Craighead died on August 17, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.8,2,5 He CRAIGHEAD, George Dennis, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2002. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Odessa Craighead; second wife, Earsie Faye Craighead; and his son, Dallas L. Craighead; and infant daughter, Shirley Jean; and numerous brothers and sisters. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Dennis and Anita Craighead, of Lynchburg, Earsie C. and Calvin Proctor, of Roanoke, Arthur and Rosemary Craighead, of Houston, Texas, Donna C. and Jerry Watson, of Goodview, David and Gail Craighead, of Mary Esther, Fla., Dewey and Sandy Craighead, of Houston, Texas, Carless and Vickie Craighead, of Goodview, Kathy C. and Charles Maddox, of Charlottesville, Deborah C. and Mark Fontaine, of Wytheville, Mary C. and Carlton Jefferson, of Henry, Bobby and Tammy Craighead, of Natural Bridge, Susan F. and Timothy Huffman, of Roanoke; four sisters, Clara Pruitte, Ardella Holt, Trixie Poff, and Stella Freeman; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; many friends and loved ones. Visitation will be Sunday, August 18, 2002 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday, August 19, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Bible Baptist Church, Garden City. Officiating is Rev. Tim Kirchoff and Rev. Jeff Gardner. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on August 18, 2002.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Family 1
Child
  • Shirley Jean Craighead2,12,13

Family 2

Odessa Mae Lilly b. September 7, 1917, d. June 27, 1937
Marriage*George Dennis Craighead married Odessa Mae Lilly on October 19, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,3,5,10 
Children

Family 3

Earsie Faye Bowling b. December 27, 1919, d. January 5, 1995
Marriage*George Dennis Craighead married Earsie Faye Bowling on January 8, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.11,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Dennis Craighead obituary in the Aug 18, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dennis Lee Craighead obituary in the Nov 7, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craighead-Lilly marriage record.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earsie Faye Craighead obituary in the Jan 6, 1995 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Earsie C. Proctor obituary in the Feb 12, 2014 edition.
  13. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Carless Craighead obituary.

Jerry Luther Allen Craighead1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1905, d. February 20, 1972
FatherPeter Everett "Pete" Craighead1,4,5,6,3 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
MotherElzora Jane "Ellie" Conner1,4,5,6,3 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
     His Social Security Number was 227-36-2811.7 Jerry Luther Allen Craighead was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He was born on November 8, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3 He married Alma Gay Hall, daughter of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on March 2, 1932.8,2,3 Jerry Luther Allen Craighead died on February 20, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1930Farmer6

Family

Alma Gay Hall b. November 2, 1909, d. June 8, 1996
Marriage*Jerry Luther Allen Craighead married Alma Gay Hall, daughter of Marcus Felix "Mark" "Marx" "Marks" Hall and Mary Della Wilson, on March 2, 1932.8,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alma Gay Graighead obituary in the Jun 10, 1996 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Wright Lawrence obituary in the Mar 9, 2016 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Billy Howard Craighead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 31, 1917, d. July 5, 1981
FatherPeter Everett "Pete" Craighead2,3,6,7,8,4,9 b. October 14, 1881, d. August 30, 1974
MotherElzora Jane "Ellie" Conner2,3,6,7,8,4,9 b. August 6, 1887, d. December 1, 1954
     Billy Howard Craighead was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9,5 He and Martha A. Blankenship were divorced.3 Billy Howard Craighead was born on August 31, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,9,5 He married Martha A. Blankenship on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 Billy Howard Craighead married Mary Frances Craighead, daughter of Edward Peter Craighead and Minnie Green Smith, in 1962.3,9 Billy Howard Craighead died on July 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.1,9,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 27, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 3, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 162, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Martha A. Blankenship b. November 24, 1918
Divorce*Billy Howard Craighead and Martha A. Blankenship were divorced.3 
Marriage* Billy Howard Craighead married Martha A. Blankenship on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 

Family 2

Mary Frances Craighead
Marriage*Billy Howard Craighead married Mary Frances Craighead, daughter of Edward Peter Craighead and Minnie Green Smith, in 1962.3,9 

Citations

  1. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  2. [S861] Paul Craghead, "Peter Everett Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 23, 2001.
  3. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S13607] Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.