Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson

F, b. April 26, 1898, d. May 8, 1980
FatherRobert Henry Simpson1,2,3 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock1,2,3 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1,4 She was born on April 26, 1898 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 She married George Dudd Clark on November 26, 1917.5 As of November 26, 1917,her married name was Clark. Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson and George Dudd Clark were divorced before December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler on December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 As of December 22, 1938,her married name was Wheeler.1 Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson died on May 8, 1980 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 82.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 521, District 10, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky6
1940Dwelling 144, District 10-11, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky7

Family 1

George Dudd Clark
Marriage*Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married George Dudd Clark on November 26, 1917.5 
Divorce* Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson and George Dudd Clark were divorced before December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 
Children

Family 2

Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler b. November 20, 1904, d. August 22, 1985
Marriage*Pauline Mae Darrell Simpson married Floyd A. "Fid" Wheeler on December 22, 1938 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4663] Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, Boyd Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Ralph Calvin Simpson1,2

M, b. April 27, 1888, d. May 15, 1959
FatherRobert Henry Simpson3,4,5 b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
MotherPanola Mae Hancock3,4,5 b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
     Ralph Calvin Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.4,6 He was born on April 27, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,7 He married Mabel Clara Deeds on October 21, 1908 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,2 Ralph Calvin Simpson died on May 15, 1959 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 71.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 28, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 79, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 43, District 30, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky11
1940Dwelling 140, District 10-34, Fairview-Westwood-Millseat, Boyd Co., Kentucky12

Occupation

1910Railroad shop blacksmith helper9
1920Lumber mill teamster10
1930Public school janitor11
1940Manager12

Family

Mabel Clara Deeds b. 1891, d. 1974
Marriage*Ralph Calvin Simpson married Mabel Clara Deeds on October 21, 1908 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S105] Carie Dixon, "Hancock Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 16, 2003.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  4. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  15. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Lamah Richard Hunter1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1906, d. February 6, 1980
     Lamah Richard Hunter was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.5,2 His Social Security Number was 230-09-9215.6 He was born on March 8, 1906 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1908.6,1,2,4 He married Nellie Alice Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 Lamah Richard Hunter and Nellie Alice Hancock were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Lamah Richard Hunter died on February 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.5,2

Occupation

1944Laborer1

Family

Nellie Alice Hancock b. November 8, 1925, d. November 23, 2008
Marriage*Lamah Richard Hunter married Nellie Alice Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on April 18, 1944 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 
Divorce* Lamah Richard Hunter and Nellie Alice Hancock were divorced on July 5, 1963 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children
  • Betty Jean Hunter7,8 b. September 15, 1944, d. August 27, 2009
  • Martha Carol Hunter7,9,8
  • Charles Richard Hunter7,8,9
  • John Allen Hunter7,9,8
  • Joan Marie Hunter10,8

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Hunter Carper obituary in the Nov 24, 2008 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty J. Hunter obituary in the Sep 25, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner1,2

M, b. August 2, 1863, d. April 5, 1926
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.1,3,4,5 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherElmira J. Furrow1,4,3,5 b. August 26, 1838, d. October 21, 1910
     William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He was born on August 2, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 20, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner died on April 5, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.6,7,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 236, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 381, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 119, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 183, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 103, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11

Family

Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner b. January 12, 1863, d. January 6, 1947
Marriage*William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner married Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 20, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Amanda Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1947 edition.
  14. [S1690] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 7, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Aug 31, 1922.
  15. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Fannie Susan Tucker1

F, b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
FatherWilliam Henry Tucker2 b. February 14, 1827, d. November 24, 1906
MotherSalina Crawford2 b. December, 1834, d. June 9, 1918
     Fannie Susan Tucker was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 658, Craig Co., Virginia.3 She Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Scott in dwelling 116, District 3, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1930 Census. She was born on April 14, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 She married William Oscar Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on January 22, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of January 22, 1878,her married name was Elmore. Fannie Susan Tucker died on March 22, 1938 at age 82.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 117, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Frank Scott9

Family

William Oscar Elmore b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
Marriage*Fannie Susan Tucker married William Oscar Elmore, son of Jacob Wagner Elmore and Julia Ann Britts, on January 22, 1878 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S378] Ruth G. Hale, Oak Grove Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the W. O. Elmore obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  12. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  13. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  14. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  15. [S375] Ruth G. Hale, Looney - Paxtron Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  16. [S82] Robert Trenor, "Trenor Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 25, 2001.
  17. [S27] Brenda Myers, unknown record type, TYPE BookDATE Aug 25, 2001PLAC 214 Main St., Greenup, KY 41144.

Mack Osborn Elmore1

M, b. May 14, 1880, d. August 26, 1955
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3,4,5 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3,4,5 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Mack Osborn Elmore was born on May 14, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of May 5, 1879.2,1 He married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 Mack Osborn Elmore died on August 26, 1955 at age 75.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 7, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 211, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 47, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1900Farm laborer4
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer7
1930Farm laborer8
1940Bridge construction laborer9

Family

Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney b. February 26, 1885, d. September 5, 1971
Marriage*Mack Osborn Elmore married Addie Althenia "Allie" Looney, daughter of David A. Looney and Sarah J. "Sallie" Clinebell, on August 5, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S1868] Sondra Reger, "Elmore family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 9, 2009 and Sep, Oct & Nov, 2011.
  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. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Christine Virginia Shires death certificate.

Annie Eliza Elmore1,2

F, b. March 31, 1884, d. April 14, 1967
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore1,3,2 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker1,3,2 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Annie Eliza Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 229-50-6868.4 She was born on March 31, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 31, 1883.1,2,4 She married James Franklin "Frank" Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on March 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of March 10, 1909,her married name was Scott. Annie Eliza Elmore died on April 14, 1967 at age 83.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 79, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 21, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 116, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 57, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

James Franklin "Frank" Scott b. July 2, 1887, d. May 13, 1946
Marriage*Annie Eliza Elmore married James Franklin "Frank" Scott, son of Andrew J. Scott and Josephine Wright, on March 10, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore1,2

F, b. September, 1882
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore3,4,1 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker3,4,1 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore was born in September, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married Charles Elliott Locke on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.5 As of November 18, 1920,her married name was Locke.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 79, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Frank Scott6
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 141, District 105-3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7

Family

Charles Elliott Locke b. June 22, 1865, d. October 22, 1937
Marriage*Nana Gertrude "Nannie" Elmore married Charles Elliott Locke on November 18, 1920 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Jennings Britts1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 30, 1898, d. April 25, 1960
FatherEdward Jennings Britts8,9,10,11,12,4 b. May 25, 1865, d. April 9, 1943
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Craft8,9,10,11,4 b. April 23, 1874, d. August 6, 1937
     William Jennings Britts was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2,6,7 He was born on November 30, 1898 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,5,6,7 He died on April 25, 1960 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 61.2,3,4,6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 157, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 100, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 7, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 120, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 183, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia12
1950King County Jail, District 40-584, Seattle, King Co., Washington13

Occupation

1920Timber laborer10
1930Farm laborer11
1940Timber cutter12

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2687] Willamette National Cemetery, Multnomah Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=culp&GSfn=leland&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36262802&CRid=39562&df=all&
  3. [S12350] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
  4. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rufus Eugene "Ruffis" Elmore1

M, b. May 10, 1886
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Rufus Eugene "Ruffis" Elmore was born on May 10, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 22, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 70, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 115, District 23-1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Lumber teamster5
1930Farm laborer6
1940Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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.

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
FatherWilliam P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr.3,2,6,5 b. February 28, 1824, d. January 19, 1906
MotherElmira J. Furrow2,3,6,5 b. August 26, 1838, d. October 21, 1910
     Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,8,9 She was born on December 9, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,5,9 She married Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,9 As of November 25, 1880,her married name was Manning. Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner Mrs. Alice Manning, 78, died at her home on the Hardy road this morning. Surviving are two sons; Vollie Manning and Jasper Manning, both of Floyd county; and two daughters; Mrs. Della J. Poff, of Lafavette; and Mrs. W. D. Conner, of Bedford county. The funeral will be conducted at the Head of the River church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on August 18, 1944.8 She died on August 18, 1944 at Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,5,8,9

Census Records

1870Dwelling 236, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 381, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 46, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 109, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 150, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law William D. Conner13
1940Dwelling 83, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia14

Family

Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
Marriage*Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner married Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning, son of Cary Manning and Mahala Cole, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Alice Manning obituary in the Aug 18, 1944 edition.
  9. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Velva E. Manning death certificate.
  18. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Letcher Craig Elmore1

M, b. July 21, 1894, d. November 11, 1974
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore2,3,4,5,6,7 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker2,3,4,5,6,7 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Letcher Craig Elmore was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc U.S. Army."8 His Social Security Number was 225-05-5710.9 He was born on July 21, 1894 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,9,1 He married Verlie E. Maude Trenor, daughter of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on September 9, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 Letcher Craig Elmore died on November 11, 1974 at age 80.3,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 133, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 271, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Farm laborer10
1940State road worker11

Family

Verlie E. Maude Trenor b. November 29, 1895, d. November 8, 1965
Marriage*Letcher Craig Elmore married Verlie E. Maude Trenor, daughter of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on September 9, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  3. [S82] Robert Trenor, "Trenor Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 25, 2001.
  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.
  7. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  8. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Russell G. Elmore, Sr. obituary in the Apr 9, 1994 edition.
  13. [S3336] Paitsel Funeral Home, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.paitselfh.com/, From the Dallas Elmore obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillian Virginia Elmore1,2,3

F, b. May, 1897
FatherWilliam Oscar Elmore1,4,2,3 b. May 12, 1855, d. March 21, 1926
MotherFannie Susan Tucker1,4,2,3 b. April 14, 1855, d. March 22, 1938
     Lillian Virginia Elmore was born in May, 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Sherman Blaine Trenyor, son of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on March 14, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of March 14, 1920,her married name was Trenyor. Lillian Virginia Elmore married Albert Snell Simmons, son of Amos Simmons and Virginia A. Unknown, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of January 21, 1925,her married name was Simmons.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 117, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 1, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 6, District 80, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Sherman Blaine Trenyor b. February 3, 1888, d. July 21, 1921
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Elmore married Sherman Blaine Trenyor, son of George Washington Trenyor and Mary Josephine Looney, on March 14, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Albert Snell Simmons b. August 8, 1891, d. October 4, 1957
Marriage*Lillian Virginia Elmore married Albert Snell Simmons, son of Amos Simmons and Virginia A. Unknown, on January 21, 1925 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Winbush Swepston1,2,3

M, b. August 27, 1838, d. January 28, 1892
FatherGeorge Washington Swepston1
MotherMary Unknown1
     Samuel Winbush Swepston was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on August 27, 1838 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,1 He married Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on September 30, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 Samuel Winbush Swepston married Victoria Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 12, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Samuel Winbush Swepston died on January 28, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 53.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 187, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1880Farm laborer5

Family 1

Alley Iddings b. circa 1835
Marriage*Samuel Winbush Swepston married Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Virginia Minnie "Jane" Howery, on September 30, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 2

Victoria Light b. June 8, 1851, d. November 7, 1927
Marriage*Samuel Winbush Swepston married Victoria Light, daughter of John Jackson Light and Mary Sandra "Polly" Conner, on February 12, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lillie F. Sowers obituary in the May 15, 1962 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Hampton Sweptson obituary in the Jun 7, 1962 edition.
  9. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  10. [S3367] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Marion Letcher Swepston obituary in the Oct 29, 1965 edition.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cola Swepston Allen death certificate.

John Reed1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 30, 1808, d. November 24, 1899
FatherJonathan "John" Reed1 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner1 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     John Reed was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.1 He Letter to Eury Reed Dillon from her brother John and his wife Lucy Reed dated Mar 15, 1864, from Harrington, Indiana tells of their brother Benjamin's death in July, 1864 of 'ensyipelas'. Issac Reed had bought a farm 2 miles south of Antioch and 22 acres for his mother. Grandfather Williams moved close by also. Jonathan was on his way to Washington Territory, not heard of again. He was born on May 30, 1808 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Williams on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 John Reed married Lucy Ann Phelps on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 John Reed died on November 24, 1899 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at age 91.1

Census Records

1840Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana3
1850Dwelling 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana4
1860Dwelling 369, Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 305, District 160, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer5

Family 1

Elizabeth Williams b. July 3, 1810, d. February 12, 1853
Marriage*John Reed married Elizabeth Williams on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Family 2

Lucy Ann Phelps b. November 12, 1819, d. April 3, 1888
Marriage*John Reed married Lucy Ann Phelps on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S425] Fayette Co. IN Genealogy, online http://www.rootsquest.com/~indiana/fayette/
  3. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Hosea H. Reed1,2,3

M, b. June 14, 1817, d. February 16, 1858
FatherJonathan "John" Reed2 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner2 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Hosea H. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He was born on June 14, 1817 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Susan McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 Hosea H. Reed died on February 16, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 40.2,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 182, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1850Farmer5

Family

Susan McVicker b. March 8, 1823, d. May 20, 1857
Marriage*Hosea H. Reed married Susan McVicker, daughter of Samuel McVicker and Rachel Sutton, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S434] Lonnall Clark (g-g-g-grandson), "Samuel McVicker," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr, 2002.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Benjamin Reed1,2

M, b. circa 1801, d. July, 1863
FatherJonathan "John" Reed2 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner2 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Benjamin Reed was born circa 1801 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Matilda Sally Green on November 20, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Benjamin Reed died in July, 1863 at Wabash Co., Indiana.4 He Letter from from John and Lucy Reed to sister Eury dated Mar 15, 1864. mentions "Our brother Benjamin Reed departed this life in July last. He was sick but a short time, only a few days. He was taken sick on Monday and died on the Friday following, It was erysipelas that caused his death. It first commenced on his arm and run to his body and killed him." on March 15, 1864.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 194, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana3
1860Dwelling 337, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5
1860Farmer5

Occupation

1850Farmer3

Family

Matilda Sally Green b. circa 1809
Marriage*Benjamin Reed married Matilda Sally Green on November 20, 1823 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Ezra Reed1,2,3

M, b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843
FatherJonathan "John" Reed2,4 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner2 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Ezra Reed was born circa 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Lydia "Liddy" Light, daughter of Henry Light and Lydia Hathaway, on October 22, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Ezra Reed died before September, 1843 at Indiana.5

Family

Lydia "Liddy" Light b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875
Marriage*He married Lydia "Liddy" Light, daughter of Henry Light and Lydia Hathaway, on October 22, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Reed

F, b. March 1, 1811, d. April 4, 1855
FatherJonathan "John" Reed b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Sarah Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,2 She was born on March 1, 1811 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of November 6, 1834,her married name was Titsworth. She married Peter Titsworth on November 6, 1834 at Fayette Co., Indiana.3,1 Sarah Reed died on April 4, 1855 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 44.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 8, Orange Township, Fayette Co., Indiana4

Family

Peter Titsworth b. November 2, 1799, d. September 27, 1855
Marriage*Sarah Reed married Peter Titsworth on November 6, 1834 at Fayette Co., Indiana.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
  6. [S427] Stone, Montgomery, Crockett, Hammer, Butler, Knowles, Page, Mahler and Other Related Familes, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2652531&id=I524642331
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S428] Jessica & Nathan's Ancestors (Titsworth), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dom57&id=I00139

Eura Emma "Eury" Reed1,2,3

F, b. February 21, 1814, d. May 16, 1901
FatherJonathan "John" Reed1 b. May 12, 1777, d. August 24, 1848
MotherRebecca Elizabeth Conner1 b. August 11, 1775, d. October 24, 1850
     Eura Emma "Eury" Reed was buried at Kirk Cemetery, Kirk, Yuma Co., Colorado.1,3,4 She was born on February 21, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married George Dillon, son of Eli Dillon and Catherine Hilligoss, on September 24, 1833 at Fayette Co., Indiana.4 As of September 24, 1833,her married name was Dillon. Eura Emma "Eury" Reed died on May 16, 1901 at Kirk, Yuma Co., Colorado, at age 87.1,3,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 73, Chester Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5
1860Dwelling 857, Unknown Township, Otoe Co., Nebraska2
1870Dwelling 37, Wyoming, Otoe Co., Nebraska6
1880Unnumbered Dwelling, Berlin, Otoe Co., Nebraska7
1900Dwelling 13, District 129, Cope, Arapahoe Co., ColoradoEnumerated in the household of her son Eli8

Family

George Dillon b. January 25, 1810, d. October 12, 1860
Marriage*Eura Emma "Eury" Reed married George Dillon, son of Eli Dillon and Catherine Hilligoss, on September 24, 1833 at Fayette Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
  4. [S8438] Kirk Cemetery, Yuma Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8451] Daniels Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Elizabeth Williams1,2,3

F, b. July 3, 1810, d. February 12, 1853
     Elizabeth Williams Letter to Eury Reed Dillon dated Mar 15, 1864. John mentions "Grandfather Williams (Elizabeth's father) also sold out and moved over close to Isaac's (Reed), the old man and women are still alive and enjoy tolerable good health."1 She was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.1,4 She was born on July 3, 1810 at Kentucky.1 She married John Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 As of March 31, 1831,her married name was Reed. Elizabeth Williams died on February 12, 1853 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 42.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5

Family

John Reed b. May 30, 1808, d. November 24, 1899
Marriage*Elizabeth Williams married John Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on March 31, 1831 at Fayette Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S425] Fayette Co. IN Genealogy, online http://www.rootsquest.com/~indiana/fayette/
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, From the Wiley Reed death certificate.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 3, 1858, d. February 21, 1923
FatherCary Manning2,6,7,8,5 b. circa 1816
MotherMahala Cole2,6,7,8,5 b. circa 1826
     Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,10 He was born on June 3, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Nathan was enumerated as being 2 years old in the 1860 Census so I believe his correct birth date to be Jun 3, 1858 even though his gravestone has a birth year of 1860.9,6,5,10 He married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, daughter of William P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr. and Elmira J. Furrow, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,10 Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning died on February 21, 1923 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.9,5,10

Census Records

1860Dwelling 385, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 193, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 176, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 250, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 46, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 109, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer13

Family

Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner b. December 9, 1864, d. August 18, 1944
Marriage*Nathan Valentine "Valentine" Manning married Elizabeth Alice "Eliza" Conner, daughter of William P. "Big Billy P." Conner Jr. and Elmira J. Furrow, on November 25, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,11,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the N. Valentine Manning death certificate.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Velva E. Manning death certificate.
  17. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.

Lydia "Liddy" Light1,2,3,4

F, b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875
FatherHenry Light1,3 b. circa 1771, d. April, 1823
MotherLydia Hathaway5
     Lydia "Liddy" Light was buried at Rees Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.6 She was born on February 28, 1807 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She married Ezra Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on October 22, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4 As of October 22, 1825,her married name was Reed. Lydia "Liddy" Light Land deed between Ezra Reed and Lydia Reed, his wife and Thomas Helms of Franklin County, VA for $20, three tracts of land lying on Big Run a branch of Little River being the land Henry Light deceased and at his death bequeathed to certain children among the rest Liddy Light his daughter now Liddy Reed was entitled one tenth part of the said three tract one of 210 acres by patent, one 245 acres, one other of 22 acres her right will more fully affirm by the report of the commissioners signed: Ezra Reed, Liddy Reed recorded: January 10, 1827 on May 24, 1826 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 As of September 5, 1843,her married name was Spencer.8 She married Joseph Spencer on September 5, 1843 at Wabash Co., Indiana.8 Lydia "Liddy" Light died on April 18, 1875 at Iowa at age 68.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 51, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana9
1860Dwelling 691, Knox Township, Clarke Co., Iowa10

Family 1

Ezra Reed b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843
Marriage*Lydia "Liddy" Light married Ezra Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on October 22, 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7,2,4 
Children

Family 2

Joseph Spencer b. circa 1811
Marriage*Lydia "Liddy" Light married Joseph Spencer on September 5, 1843 at Wabash Co., Indiana.8 

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S723] Virginia Montgomery Co., Montgomery Co., Virginia, Deed Book I.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S8997] Rees Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  8. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  9. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Ann Phelps1

F, b. November 12, 1819, d. April 3, 1888
     Lucy Ann Phelps was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.1 She was born on November 12, 1819 at Ohio.1,2 She married John Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 As of May 3, 1855,her married name was Reed. Lucy Ann Phelps died on April 3, 1888 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at age 68.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 369, Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana2
1880Dwelling 305, District 160, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois3

Family

John Reed b. May 30, 1808, d. November 24, 1899
Marriage*Lucy Ann Phelps married John Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on May 3, 1855 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Susan McVicker1,2,3,4

F, b. March 8, 1823, d. May 20, 1857
FatherSamuel McVicker3,4 b. January 31, 1790, d. May 11, 1850
MotherRachel Sutton3,4 b. February 5, 1800, d. August 25, 1863
     Susan McVicker was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.3,4 She was born on March 8, 1823 at Butler Co., Ohio.2,3 She married Hosea H. Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 As of June 26, 1841,her married name was Reed. Susan McVicker died on May 20, 1857 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 34.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 182, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana5

Family

Hosea H. Reed b. June 14, 1817, d. February 16, 1858
Marriage*Susan McVicker married Hosea H. Reed, son of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on June 26, 1841 at Wabash Co., Indiana.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S434] Lonnall Clark (g-g-g-grandson), "Samuel McVicker," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr, 2002.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Peter Titsworth1,2,3,4

M, b. November 2, 1799, d. September 27, 1855
     Peter Titsworth was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on November 2, 1799 at Kentucky.2,3 He married Sarah Reed, daughter of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on November 6, 1834 at Fayette Co., Indiana.5,3 Peter Titsworth died on September 27, 1855 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 55.3

Census Records

1840Orange Township, Fayette Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, and 1 female 50-601
1850Dwelling 8, Orange Township, Fayette Co., Indiana2

Family

Sarah Reed b. March 1, 1811, d. April 4, 1855
Marriage*Peter Titsworth married Sarah Reed, daughter of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on November 6, 1834 at Fayette Co., Indiana.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  6. [S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
  7. [S427] Stone, Montgomery, Crockett, Hammer, Butler, Knowles, Page, Mahler and Other Related Familes, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2652531&id=I524642331
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S428] Jessica & Nathan's Ancestors (Titsworth), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dom57&id=I00139

George Dillon1,2,3

M, b. January 25, 1810, d. October 12, 1860
FatherEli Dillon3 b. July 18, 1779, d. October 30, 1857
MotherCatherine Hilligoss3 b. April 10, 1786, d. January 21, 1821
     George Dillon George was among the first settlers locating in "Bear Swamp" and its vicinity prior to 1836 (took it's name from the Bear Grass Creek, which flowed through the southern section of the township). In the 1830's Chester Township, where George bought land, was a swampy area. Ditches were necessary to drain off the water and allow farming. A land deed on record shows that George Tillon "of Rush Co, IN" paid for eighty acres of land from the U.S. government on 15 Mar 1837 and paid taxes on it in 1838 of $1.41 1/4. Helms also mentions George as a founding member of the Silver Creek Church, along with John Reed. (father of his wife Eura Reed.)4
He was buried at small private cemetery, five miles south of southwest of Nehawka, Otoe Co., Nebraska.3,5 He was born on January 25, 1810 at Fleming Co., Kentucky.1,3 He married Eura Emma "Eury" Reed, daughter of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on September 24, 1833 at Fayette Co., Indiana.6 George Dillon died on October 12, 1860 at Otoe Co., Nebraska Territory, at age 50.1,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 73, Chester Township, Wabash Co., Indiana2
1860Dwelling 857, Unknown Township, Otoe Co., Nebraska7

Occupation

1850Farmer2
1860Farmer7

Family

Eura Emma "Eury" Reed b. February 21, 1814, d. May 16, 1901
Marriage*George Dillon married Eura Emma "Eury" Reed, daughter of Jonathan "John" Reed and Rebecca Elizabeth Conner, on September 24, 1833 at Fayette Co., Indiana.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S422] My Family - Dillon, Kelly, Peterson, Nelson, Grimm, Yates, Eager, Keefer, Fisher, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=treegnpme&id=I01214
  4. [S429] Helms, History of Wabash County, Indiana.
  5. [S70] Minnie Smith Dillon, Family Notes of Minnie Smith Dillon.
  6. [S8438] Kirk Cemetery, Yuma Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8451] Daniels Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Henry Walker1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 15, 1803, d. May 17, 1869
     Henry Walker was buried at Springersville Cemetery, Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana.6 He was born on August 15, 1803 at Ohio.7,1,4,6 He married Sarah Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on November 16, 1826 at Fayette Co., Indiana.7,1,5 Henry Walker died on May 17, 1869 at Indiana at age 65.6

Census Records

1830Fayette Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, and one female 20-303
1840Waterloo Township, Fayette Co., IndianaThe enumeration reads 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40 and 1 female 30-402
1850Dwelling 254, Waterloo Township, Fayette Co., Indiana4
1860Dwelling 396, Connersville Township, Fayette Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1850Farmer4
1860Farmer8

Family

Sarah Conner b. March 20, 1807
Marriage*Henry Walker married Sarah Conner, daughter of Rev. Daniel I. Conner Jr. and Rebecca Smith, on November 16, 1826 at Fayette Co., Indiana.7,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  6. [S2441] Springersville Cemetery, Fayette Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=walker&GSfn=henry&GSby=1803&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=61224493&CRid=1673461&df=all&
  7. [S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  10. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  11. [S2089] Phillip F. Junkins, "Descendants of Lewis MONGER."

Christianna Conner1,2,3

F, b. November 20, 1808, d. May 20, 1862
FatherRev. Daniel I. Conner Jr.4,1,3 b. January 10, 1778, d. July 8, 1841
MotherRebecca Smith4,1 b. June 29, 1788, d. December 14, 1847
     Christianna Conner was buried at Allhands Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.5 She was born on November 20, 1808 at Tennessee.4,1,6 She married Rhodes Smith on September 8, 1825 at Fayette Co., Indiana.4,2 As of September 8, 1825,her married name was Smith. Christianna Conner died on May 20, 1862 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 53.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 273, District 21, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1860Dwelling 2558, Pilot Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois7

Family

Rhodes Smith b. July 29, 1803, d. April 2, 1882
Marriage*Christianna Conner married Rhodes Smith on September 8, 1825 at Fayette Co., Indiana.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S2452] Grandson of Ada Lois Smith James C. Howard, "History of Smith Family."
  4. [S45] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Conner - Smith Family History," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
  5. [S2442] Allhands Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=59731561&CRid=104513&
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S441] Vermilion County Illinois 44000 Linked Folks, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  10. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.