Susie Frances Davis1,2

F, b. June 18, 1885, d. April 19, 1954
FatherW. Thomas Davis1
MotherFannie Belle Unknown1
     Susie Frances Davis was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 18, 1885 at Virginia.2 She married Edward Blaine Craft, son of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on December 21, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 As of December 21, 1912,her married name was Craft. Susie Frances Davis died on April 19, 1954 at age 68.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 282, District 43, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 419, District 35, Roanoke, Virginia4

Family

Edward Blaine Craft b. August 19, 1884, d. November 10, 1967
Marriage*Susie Frances Davis married Edward Blaine Craft, son of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on December 21, 1912 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  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. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Nealie Hazel Elmore1

F, b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958
FatherAdam Chester "Jeff" Elmore2,1,3,4 b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932
MotherVirginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond2,1,3,4 b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945
     Nealie Hazel Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on July 25, 1893 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,5 She married Glenwood Craft, son of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on September 23, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 As of September 23, 1914,her married name was Craft. Nealie Hazel Elmore died on May 17, 1958 at age 64.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 85, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 45, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 32, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia9

Family

Glenwood Craft b. May 21, 1889, d. August 6, 1970
Marriage*Nealie Hazel Elmore married Glenwood Craft, son of George Moore Craft and Mary Ann Paxton, on September 23, 1914 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  6. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  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. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.
  11. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.

Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine1,2

M, b. May 4, 1875, d. January 13, 1948
FatherAlbert Brizendine1 b. June 10, 1848, d. October 26, 1936
MotherMartha Ann Paxton1 b. April 28, 1848, d. September 12, 1926
     Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 4, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Mary Susan Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine died on January 13, 1948 at age 72.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 53, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 35, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 242, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 351, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Carpenter4
1920Carpenter5
1930Carpenter6

Family

Mary Susan Craft b. June 20, 1882, d. February 18, 1931
Marriage*Ottie Thomas "Ott" Brizendine married Mary Susan Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on December 16, 1902 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.

Clara J. Elmore1

F, b. February 4, 1886, d. 1901
FatherAdam Chester "Jeff" Elmore2,3 b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932
MotherVirginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond2,3 b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945
     Clara J. Elmore was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on February 4, 1886 at Craig Co., Virginia.2 She died in 1901 at Craig Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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.

Eula Dare Brizendine1,2,3

F, b. February 26, 1888, d. June 30, 1930
FatherAlbert Brizendine2,3 b. June 10, 1848, d. October 26, 1936
MotherMartha Ann Paxton2 b. April 28, 1848, d. September 12, 1926
     Eula Dare Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 She New Castle - Mrs. Eula Dare (Brizendine) Craft, wife of Peyton Craft, died on June 30,1930, after a long illness. She was born February 26,1888 and was married on June 16,1907. She is survived by her husband, and the following children; Luther, Pauline, Louella, and Addie, her father, Albert Brizendine, three brothers, E. R., O. T., and C. W. Brizendine and two sisters, Mrs. H. L. Craft of Pence Springs W.Va. and Mrs. C. V. Myers of town also survive. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John E. Grasty on last Tuesday. The family of the deceased wishes to express it's thanks for the acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors in their sad bereavement.3 She was born on February 26, 1888 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 She married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of June 16, 1907,her married name was Craft. Eula Dare Brizendine died on June 30, 1930 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 42.1,4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 74, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 9, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 198, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Family

George Peyton Craft b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954
Marriage*Eula Dare Brizendine married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on June 16, 1907 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eula Dare Brizendine Craft obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  4. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Julina Prudence Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner5,6,2,4 b. September 5, 1835, d. February 7, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff5,6,2,4 b. November 24, 1840, d. September 15, 1904
     Julina Prudence Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on March 10, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,8,4 She married William Lawson Light, son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on November 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of November 18, 1885,her married name was Light. Julina Prudence Conner died on June 21, 1935 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 143, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 41, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 30, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Isaac Albert Light1

Occupation

1920Farm manager11

Family

William Lawson Light b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
Marriage*Julina Prudence Conner married William Lawson Light, son of Henry Washington Light and Nancy Cole, on November 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  15. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  16. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Albert Brizendine1,2,3,4

M, b. June 10, 1848, d. October 26, 1936
FatherLaybourn Brizendine3,2 b. circa 1824, d. October 14, 1861
MotherElizabeth Eans2,3 b. circa 1823
     Albert Brizendine was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on June 10, 1848 at Virginia.1 He married Martha Ann Paxton on May 13, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 Albert Brizendine died on October 26, 1936 at age 88.1

Family

Martha Ann Paxton b. April 28, 1848, d. September 12, 1926
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Paxton on May 13, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S957] Doris Boahn, "Laybourn Brizendine," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 15, 2005.
  3. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  4. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  5. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Eula Dare Brizendine Craft obituary in an unknown newspaper.

Martha Ann Paxton1,2

F, b. April 28, 1848, d. September 12, 1926
     Martha Ann Paxton was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on April 28, 1848 at Virginia.1 She married Albert Brizendine, son of Laybourn Brizendine and Elizabeth Eans, on May 13, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 As of May 13, 1867,her married name was Brizendine. Martha Ann Paxton died on September 12, 1926 at age 78.1

Family

Albert Brizendine b. June 10, 1848, d. October 26, 1936
Marriage*She married Albert Brizendine, son of Laybourn Brizendine and Elizabeth Eans, on May 13, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  2. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  3. [S1254] Ruth G. Hale, West View Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

Florence Myrtle Etzler1,2

F, b. September 21, 1906, d. May 25, 1940
     Florence Myrtle Etzler was buried at Mount Union Cemetery, intersection of Daleville Road & Blacksburg Road, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3,2 She was born on September 21, 1906 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 She married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2 As of November 1, 1938,her married name was Craft. Florence Myrtle Etzler died on May 25, 1940 at age 33; Comitted suicide.3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 336, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

George Peyton Craft b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954
Marriage*Florence Myrtle Etzler married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on November 1, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S2276] Mount Union Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=65387696&CRid=1975164&df=all&
  3. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer1,2

F, b. July 17, 1899, d. October 1, 1986
FatherJohn Switzer1
     Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,2 Her married name was DeVinney.3 She married Unknown DeVinney.3 Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer was born on July 17, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,1 She married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of March 4, 1942,her married name was Craft. Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer died on October 1, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.3,2 She New Castle - Mattie "Jo" Switzer Craft, age 87, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by four sons, Earl DeVinney, New Castle; Roy DeVinney, Kissmett, Florida; James DeVinney, Leesburg, Georgia; Gilbert DeVinney, New Castle; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Adeline) Mayo, New Castle; one brother, Frank Switzer, two sisters, Grace Wright, and Betty Caldwell all of New Castle; two step-daughters, Addie Austin, and Louella Dodd, both of New Castle; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday 2:00 p.m. at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Crowder Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad or Volunteer Fire Department. on October 2, 1986.2

Family 1

Unknown DeVinney
Marriage*She married Unknown DeVinney.3 

Family 2

George Peyton Craft b. April 12, 1886, d. April 26, 1954
Marriage*Mattie Emma "Jo" Switzer married George Peyton Craft, son of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on March 4, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mattie Switzer Craft obituary in the Oct 2, 1986 edition.
  3. [S367] Ruth G. Hale, Crowder Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.

Walter Mason Elmore1,2,3

M, b. January 1, 1888, d. February 13, 1971
FatherAdam Chester "Jeff" Elmore4,5,6 b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932
MotherVirginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond4,5,6 b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945
     Walter Mason Elmore was buried at Drummond Family Cemetery, Route 617 at the foot of Nutter's Mountain, Craig Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-24-6560.7 He was born on January 1, 1888 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 He married Mary Jane Champ circa 1911.8,9 Walter Mason Elmore died on February 13, 1971 at age 83.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 141, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 72, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 86, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Timber laborer10
1930Farm laborer8
1940Farmer11

Family

Mary Jane Champ b. December 22, 1891, d. March 8, 1955
Marriage*Walter Mason Elmore married Mary Jane Champ circa 1911.8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S368] Ruth G. Hale, Drummond - Elmore Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4448] Drummond Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Phyllis Dare Eden obituary in the Jun 4, 2006 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Dewey Elmore obituary in the Jun 6, 1991 edition.

William Lawson Light1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 5, 1865, d. December 13, 1918
FatherHenry Washington Light1,6,3,4 b. October 29, 1826, d. February 4, 1904
MotherNancy Cole1,6,3,4 b. June 3, 1821, d. November 26, 1896
     William Lawson Light was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,4 He was born on January 5, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,8,4 He married Julina Prudence Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 William Lawson Light died on December 13, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 53; Paul Craghead's listing and the marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Dec 18, 1918 and his death certificate has a date of Dec 13, 1917.7,8,4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 283, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 30, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 246, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 145, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer11
1910Farmer12

Family

Julina Prudence Conner b. March 10, 1865, d. June 21, 1935
Marriage*William Lawson Light married Julina Prudence Conner, daughter of Samuel S. "Slick" Conner and Martha Ann Poff, on November 18, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
  5. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

James Thomas Stump

M, b. October 10, 1863, d. May 31, 1905
     James Thomas Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 10, 1863 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He married Nancy Frances Ferris, daughter of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, circa 1881 at Virginia. James Thomas Stump died on May 31, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 41.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Nancy Frances Ferris b. March 20, 1867, d. December 8, 1949
Marriage*James Thomas Stump married Nancy Frances Ferris, daughter of William R. Ferris and Julia Ann Stump, circa 1881 at Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Price Pleasant Milton1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
FatherAndrew Jackson Milton4 b. March 17, 1852, d. September 30, 1919
MotherSophia Eugenia Price4 b. September 16, 1855, d. May 24, 1932
     Price Pleasant Milton was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 16, 1882 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Emma Maude Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1 Price Pleasant Milton died on July 15, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3

Census Records

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

Occupation

1910Car machinist5
1920Dynamo engineer6
1930Silk mill engineer7
1940Rayon mill machine tender8

Family

Emma Maude Craft b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
Marriage*Price Pleasant Milton married Emma Maude Craft, daughter of James Henry Craft and Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Bryant, on April 22, 1909 at Craig City, Craig Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Maude Elmore1,2

F, b. November 11, 1899, d. June 1, 1970
FatherAdam Chester "Jeff" Elmore3,4,5,1,2 b. March 14, 1862, d. August 10, 1932
MotherVirginia Peneta "Jennie" Drummond3,4,5,1,2 b. February 1, 1865, d. 1945
     Maude Elmore was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.6,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3417.6 She was born on November 11, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,1 She married James Russell Simmons on October 15, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,2 As of October 15, 1924,her married name was Simmons. Maude Elmore died on June 1, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.6,2 She NEW CASTLE- Maude Elmore Simmons, 80, widow of Russell Simmons. Funeral, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Crossroads Church. Survivors include a son, Ray Simmons, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. T. J. Hutchins, Roanoke. on June 3, 1970.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 103, District 11, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 26, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 142, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 126, District 10-15, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8

Family

James Russell Simmons b. 1904, d. October 30, 1937
Marriage*Maude Elmore married James Russell Simmons on October 15, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maude Elmore Simmons obituary in the Jun 3, 1970 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hazel Wagener Craft1

F, b. October 30, 1915, d. August 3, 2008
FatherGlenwood Craft2,1,3,4,5 b. May 21, 1889, d. August 6, 1970
MotherNealie Hazel Elmore2,1,3,4,5 b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958
     Hazel Wagener Craft was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6 She was born on October 30, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,7 She married Henry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield on April 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 As of April 2, 1938,her married name was Hatfield. Hazel Wagener Craft died on August 3, 2008 at Virginia at age 92.6,7 She Hazel Craft Hatfield, 92, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. She was an employee of Paitsel Funeral Home for 32 years and was a life member of New Castle Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Hatfield, and sister Ruth Reynolds. She is survived by her daughter, Carol and husband, Bill Zaionczkowski; grandchildren, Kim Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship and Bobby Blankenship; and special friend, Robin Wright. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig County Recreation and Conservation Association, P.O. Box 317, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, www.paitselfh.com. on August 5, 2008.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 82, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 45, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 32, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

Henry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield b. July 15, 1905, d. May 8, 1973
Marriage*Hazel Wagener Craft married Henry Lewis "Jim" Hatfield on April 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Craft Hatfield obituary in the Aug 5, 2008 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Ruth Marie Craft1,2,3

F, b. November 5, 1920, d. May 18, 2007
FatherGlenwood Craft4,1,5,3 b. May 21, 1889, d. August 6, 1970
MotherNealie Hazel Elmore4,1,5,3 b. July 25, 1893, d. May 17, 1958
     Ruth Marie Craft was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.3 She was born on November 5, 1920 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,6 She married William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr., son of William Henry Reynolds and Jessie Ruble, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,7 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Reynolds. Ruth Marie Craft died on May 18, 2007 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 86.6,3 She NORFOLK - Ruth Craft Reynolds, 86, formerly of the 8000 block of Meadow Creek Road, passed away May 18, 2007, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in New Castle, Va., she was the daughter of the late Glenwood and Nealie Craft. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Reynolds Jr. and her daughter-in-law, Karen W. Reynolds. She was a member of Azalea Gardens Baptist Church, Norfolk. Survivors include her son, William H. Reynolds III of Chesapeake; a grandson, William H. "Will" Reynolds IV; a sister, Hazel Hatfield of New Castle, Va; a cousin, Carol Zaionczkowski of Richmond; as well as one niece and two nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. The viewing will begin Sunday with the family receiving friends from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. on May 19, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 45, District 2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 32, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr. b. July 29, 1921, d. April 28, 2003
Marriage*Ruth Marie Craft married William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr., son of William Henry Reynolds and Jessie Ruble, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,3,7 
Child
  • William Henry Reynolds III3,7

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Henry Reynolds, Jr., obituary in the Apr 30, 2003 edition.

William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr.1,2

M, b. July 29, 1921, d. April 28, 2003
FatherWilliam Henry Reynolds1
MotherJessie Ruble1
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-1927.3 William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.2 He was born on July 29, 1921 at Lignite, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Ruth Marie Craft, daughter of Glenwood Craft and Nealie Hazel Elmore, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 William Henry "Billy" Reynolds Jr. died on April 28, 2003 at Virginia at age 81.2,3 He William Henry ''Billy'' Reynolds Jr., 81, of the 8000 block of Meadow Creek Road, passed away April 28, 2003 in a local hospital. A native of Oriskany, Va., Mr. Reynolds was a retired chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy with 22 years of service. He also retired from civil service as a fuel inspector at Naval Air Station, Norfolk. He was a member of Azalea Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korea. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Craft Reynolds; a son William H. ''Billy'' Reynolds III and his wife Karen of Chesapeake. He is also survived by his grandson William H. ''Will'' Reynolds IV of Chesapeake and a brother George Earl Reynolds of Elbert, West Va. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Dr. L. Hugh Litchfield. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. on April 30, 2003.2

Family

Ruth Marie Craft b. November 5, 1920, d. May 18, 2007
Marriage*He married Ruth Marie Craft, daughter of Glenwood Craft and Nealie Hazel Elmore, on December 22, 1945 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 
Child
  • William Henry Reynolds III4,2

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the William Henry Reynolds, Jr., obituary in the Apr 30, 2003 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Craft Reynolds obituary in the May 19, 2007 edition.

Josie Isabell Kayser1

F, b. February 6, 1881, d. November 21, 1957
FatherJoseph A. Kayser1
MotherMaggie E. Unknown1
     Josie Isabell Kayser was buried at McCartney Cemetery, Rt. 615, near Jefferson National Forest, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 6, 1881 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft, son of Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft and Sarah Jane Drummond, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of January 1, 1903,her married name was Craft. Josie Isabell Kayser died on November 21, 1957 at age 76.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 88, District 75, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 104, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 219, District 41-40A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft b. October 31, 1880, d. June 27, 1937
Marriage*Josie Isabell Kayser married Otis English "Ottie" "Jimmie" Craft, son of Benjamin Newton "Ben" Craft and Sarah Jane Drummond, on January 1, 1903 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  2. [S376] Ruth G. Hale, McCartney Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lurinda Ellen Conner1,2

F, b. January 26, 1866, d. April 10, 1938
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner3,4,1,2 b. September 5, 1835, d. February 7, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff3,4,1,2 b. November 24, 1840, d. September 15, 1904
     Lurinda Ellen Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,7 She was born on January 26, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2 She married William A. Byrd, son of Benjamin E. Byrd, on January 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of January 10, 1883,her married name was Byrd.1,2 Lurinda Ellen Conner died on April 10, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 143, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 26, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 410, Dwelling 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia10
1920Dwelling 293, Dwelling 22, Roanoke, Virginia11
1930Dwelling 446, Dwelling 25, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Jessie Sink12

Occupation

1900Farmer9

Family

William A. Byrd b. April 22, 1861, d. December 31, 1899
Marriage*Lurinda Ellen Conner married William A. Byrd, son of Benjamin E. Byrd, on January 10, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S571] William Conner, "William A. Byrd," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Oct 30, 2004.
  7. [S639] William Clyne "Bill" Conner, "Conner Family Researcher and Floyd Co., VA Historian William C. "Bill" Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S567] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1880-1884.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Bertha Cornelia Thomas1

F, b. October 2, 1892, d. August 27, 1978
     Bertha Cornelia Thomas was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0059.3 She was born on October 2, 1892 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Jube Byron Craft, son of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on March 5, 1913 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 As of March 5, 1913,her married name was Craft. Bertha Cornelia Thomas died on August 27, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 240, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 106, District 9, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 7, District 12-12, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia6

Family

Jube Byron Craft b. July 7, 1885, d. December 8, 1961
Marriage*Bertha Cornelia Thomas married Jube Byron Craft, son of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on March 5, 1913 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berlin J. Craft obituary in the Jan 27, 2002 edition.
  8. [S1276] Virginian Review, From the Harry Coolidge Craft obituary in the Apr 23, 2006 edition.
  9. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Latmer Bud Paitsel1,2,3,4

M, b. March 22, 1893, d. March 18, 1965
FatherOliver W. Paitsel3,4 b. 1869, d. 1948
MotherAddie Lula Paitsel3,4 b. circa July, 1872, d. 1947
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-2639.5 Latmer Bud Paitsel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on March 22, 1893 at Sinking Creek, Craig Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 22, 1894.5,1,2 He married Luvenie Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on December 25, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 Latmer Bud Paitsel married Virginia Juanita Fisher on December 25, 1954 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 Latmer Bud Paitsel died on March 18, 1965 at age 71.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 109, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 22, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Truck laborer7
1940Sawmill worker8

Family 1

Luvenie Craft b. August 12, 1893, d. January 20, 1953
Marriage*Latmer Bud Paitsel married Luvenie Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on December 25, 1915 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Family 2

Virginia Juanita Fisher b. February 22, 1910, d. November 16, 2001
Marriage*Latmer Bud Paitsel married Virginia Juanita Fisher on December 25, 1954 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James L. Paitsel, Sr., obituary in the Jan 5, 2008 edition.

Newton Marshall Brizendine1

M, b. October 15, 1876, d. 1953
FatherWilliam B. Brizendine2 b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
MotherMartha Ann Craft2 b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
     Newton Marshall Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on October 15, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minevra Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on April 3, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Newton Marshall Brizendine died in 1953.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 138, District 91, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 33, District 3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 165, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Farm produce huckster4
1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer6

Family

Minevra Craft b. November 12, 1895, d. 1956
Marriage*Newton Marshall Brizendine married Minevra Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Frances E. "Fannie" Crawford, on April 3, 1915 at Barbours Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  8. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha Jane Nowlin obituary in the Feb 13, 2009 edition.

William B. Brizendine

M, b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
     William B. Brizendine was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia. He married Martha Ann Craft. William B. Brizendine was born circa 1833 at Virginia. He died before June 11, 1900.

Family

Martha Ann Craft b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Craft. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S670] Sandy, Kittinger Connection in "Craig Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 9, 2005.

Martha Ann Craft

F, b. February, 1841, d. May 9, 1927
     Martha Ann Craft married William B. Brizendine. Martha Ann Craft was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She Enumerated in the household of her son Newton in dwelling 177, District 74, Craig Co., Virginia in the 1910 Census. Her married name was Brizendine. She was born in February, 1841 at Virginia.2 She died on May 9, 1927 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 86.1

Family

William B. Brizendine b. circa 1833, d. before June 11, 1900
Marriage*She married William B. Brizendine. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  4. [S670] Sandy, Kittinger Connection in "Craig Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 9, 2005.

William Thomas Crawford1

M, b. 1897, d. 1956
     William Thomas Crawford was buried at Caldwell Cemetery, across Rt. 632 from Craig Healing Springs Christian Church, past a large field, in a wooded area on a hill, John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born in 1897 at Craig Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on February 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 William Thomas Crawford and Polly Anna Craft were divorced before November 13, 1938. William Thomas Crawford died in 1956.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., VirginiaEnumerated living without his wife in his mother's household3

Occupation

1930Farmer3

Family

Polly Anna Craft b. January 9, 1912, d. May 3, 1984
Marriage*William Thomas Crawford married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on February 9, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* William Thomas Crawford and Polly Anna Craft were divorced before November 13, 1938. 

Citations

  1. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  2. [S258] Charles W. & Ruth G. Hale, Caldwell Cemetery, John's Creek, Craig Co., VA.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1918, d. October 24, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3835.4 Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 6, 1918 at Craig Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on November 13, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe died on October 24, 1987 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 69.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 391, District 23-2, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Road builder5

Family

Polly Anna Craft b. January 9, 1912, d. May 3, 1984
Marriage*Charles R. "Buck" Wolfe married Polly Anna Craft, daughter of Erastus Byron Craft and Ollie Percila Huffman, on November 13, 1938 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S261] Ruth G. Hale, Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA.
  2. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Polly Anna Craft Wolfe obituary in the May 5, 1984 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ouida Wolfe Elmore obituary in the Sep 19, 2000 edition.

Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs1,2

F, b. February 27, 1898, d. June 6, 1955
     Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs was buried at Sanders Cemetery (also known as Lake Cemetery), Logan Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on February 27, 1898 at Hewitt Creek, Logan Co., West Virginia.1,3 She married Frank Harrison Crowder, son of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on July 26, 1916 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 As of July 26, 1916,her married name was Crowder. Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs died on June 6, 1955 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 57.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 57, District 78, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 227, District 20, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 523, District 20-26, Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia9

Family

Frank Harrison Crowder b. June 7, 1893, d. June 7, 1956
Marriage*Mary E. "Mae" Scaggs married Frank Harrison Crowder, son of Isaac Abel Crowder and Mildred M. "Millie" Craft, on July 26, 1916 at Logan Co., West Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Etta Kathryn Crow obituary in the Jun 1, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mae Crowder death certificate.
  4. [S8642] Sanders Cemetery, Logan Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Scaggs marriage record.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Gosnell marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Crowder-Chapman marriage record.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Henson-Crowder marriage record.

Mary Ann Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. June 22, 1869, d. February 4, 1959
FatherSamuel S. "Slick" Conner5,6,1 b. September 5, 1835, d. February 7, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Poff5,6,1 b. November 24, 1840, d. September 15, 1904
     Mary Ann Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on June 22, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 26, 1869.7,1,4 She married Adam Henry Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Mary Ann Conner died on February 4, 1959 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 89.7,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 143, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 446, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 131, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 50, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 68, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 183, District 111, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 108, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Adam Henry Conner b. June 13, 1869, d. March 1, 1950
Marriage*Mary Ann Conner married Adam Henry Conner, son of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on November 7, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  15. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George William Drummond1,2

M, b. November 9, 1887, d. April 17, 1931
     George William Drummond was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 9, 1887 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia; The Crossroad Cemetery listing has a birth date of Oct 9, 1886.1,3 He married Etta May Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 4, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 George William Drummond died on April 17, 1931 at age 43.3

Occupation

1916Teamster4

Family

Etta May Craft b. August, 1894, d. October 19, 1918
Marriage*George William Drummond married Etta May Craft, daughter of Charles Lafayette Craft and Belle Elizabeth Callahan, on July 4, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Drummond Parker obituary in the Aug 4, 2002 edition.
  3. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  5. [S2095] New Castle Record, From the death announcement in the Feb 5, 1916 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.