Dovie Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 5, 1895, d. March 25, 1920
FatherGilley Bruce Conner6,1,2,3,4,5 b. April 8, 1865, d. February 7, 1942
MotherNancy Alice "Nannie" Conner6,1,2,3,4,5 b. January 28, 1871, d. June 16, 1930
     Dovie Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,5 She was born on September 5, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,5 She died on March 25, 1920 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 24.6,1,7,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 280, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 176, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 39, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm

Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 1817, d. October 9, 1884
FatherWilliam or Alexander Schaeffer2,3,7 b. circa 1784
     Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.6,5 He was born in 1817 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).2,5,8 He married Therese Popper, daughter of Samuel Popper and Jeanette Baum, circa 1840.5,7,6 Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer died on October 9, 1884 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).5,6 He Bowed deeply in pain, the undersigned herewith give the sad news of the death of their dearly beloved husband, father, brother, father-in-law and grandfather of the Lord, Wilhelm Schaeffer, Chefs de cloth factory Wilhelm Schaeffer & Co., Community leader of the city of Bielitz, member of the Israelite Culeasvoretand and censor of the branch of the Ountungar Bank, who fell asleep gently on 9 October after a short period of suffering in 68 years of life. The funeral will take place on sunday, October 12, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Isrealite cemetery in Bielitz. Therese Schaeffer, as wife. Victor Schaeffer, Hugo Schaeffer, Severin Schaeffer, Oskar Schaeffer, Leo Schaeffer, as sons, Henriette Schaeffer, born Schaeffer, as daughter. Eva Roth, born Schaeffer, Therese Grunwald, born Schaeffer, Rosalie Tritsch, born Schaeffer as sisters. Joseph Schaeffer, as a son-in-law. Margarethe Schaeffer, born Levy, Julie Schaeffer, born Engelsmann, Jenny Schaeffer born Hofmann, as daughter-in-law. Emil Schaeffer, Egon Schaeffer, Martha Schaeffer, Bertha Schaeffer, Stefanie Schaeffer, as a grandchild. on October 11, 1884.5

Family

Therese Popper b. 1822, d. May 23, 1889
Marriage*He married Therese Popper, daughter of Samuel Popper and Jeanette Baum, circa 1840.5,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leo Schaffer death certificate.
  2. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  4. [S1977] J. T. Peters, History of Fayette County, West Virginia.
  5. [S3108] Neue Freie Presse, From the Wilhelm Schaeffer obituary in the Oct 11, 1884 edition.
  6. [S3620] Jewish Records Indexing - Poland, online http://www.jewishgen.org/jri-pl/
  7. [S3619] Irena Laszlo, "Schaeffer Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 26 & 27, 2013.
  8. [S5763] Katherine Davies Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/89661474/person/78000079788/facts

Hugh Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 14, 1905, d. September 23, 1973
FatherGilley Bruce Conner2,4,5,8,7 b. April 8, 1865, d. February 7, 1942
MotherNancy Alice "Nannie" Conner2,4,5,8,7 b. January 28, 1871, d. June 16, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0052.9 Hugh Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6,7 He was born on May 14, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,2,7 He married Mary Pauline Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 Hugh Conner and Mary Pauline Hodges were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 Hugh Conner died on September 23, 1973 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 68.6,7 He FLOYD -- Hugh Conner, age 68, died Sunday, September 23, 1973, in a Shawsville Nursing Home. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William Bowman, Check; one son, Curtis Conner, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. Funeral was Tuesday, September 25, 1973, at 1:00 p.m. at Haven Chapel with the Rev. Henry J. Wuntke officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on September 27, 1973.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 176, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 39, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 19, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8

Family

Mary Pauline Hodges b. August 8, 1920, d. January 14, 2002
Marriage*Hugh Conner married Mary Pauline Hodges, daughter of William Joseph "Will" Hodges and Arista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10 
Divorce* Hugh Conner and Mary Pauline Hodges were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hugh Conner obituary in the Sep 27, 1973 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S122] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 20.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Conner Bowman obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.

Mary Pauline Hodges1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1920, d. January 14, 2002
FatherWilliam Joseph "Will" Hodges5,1,2,4 b. June 18, 1894, d. February 10, 1953
MotherArista Hester "Risseay" "Hettie" Conner5,1,2,4 b. September 25, 1894, d. March 2, 1925
     Mary Pauline Hodges was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on August 8, 1920 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,6,2,4 She married Hugh Conner, son of Gilley Bruce Conner and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8 As of December 1, 1937,her married name was Conner. Mary Pauline Hodges and Hugh Conner were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 Mary Pauline Hodges married John Stage Wright, son of John Henry Wright and Sarah Ellen Dixon, on July 3, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10,8 As of July 3, 1965,her married name was Wright. Mary Pauline Hodges married James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins on September 3, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 As of September 3, 1977,her married name was Hopkins. Mary Pauline Hodges died on January 14, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,6 She HOPKINS, Pauline Hodges, 81, a resident of Heritage Hall, passed away Monday, January 14, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Conner; sisters, Virginia Hoback and Marie Bell; great-granddaughter, Brittany Jones. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Bowman of Check; grandchildren, Cindy and Kent Jones of Concord, N.C., Michael and Lisa Bowman of Floyd, Janice and Arthur Hamrick of Riner, Greg Conner of Blacksburg; great-grandchildren, Dana Hamrick, Lindsey and Daniel Jones and Amber Bowman; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill and Grace Overacre of Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating with interment in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on January 15, 2002.7

Family 1

Hugh Conner b. May 14, 1905, d. September 23, 1973
Marriage*She married Hugh Conner, son of Gilley Bruce Conner and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Conner, on December 1, 1937 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,8 
Divorce* Mary Pauline Hodges and Hugh Conner were divorced on September 4, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

John Stage Wright
Marriage*Mary Pauline Hodges married John Stage Wright, son of John Henry Wright and Sarah Ellen Dixon, on July 3, 1965 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,10,8 

Family 3

James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins b. April 25, 1925, d. December 18, 2009
Marriage*Mary Pauline Hodges married James Franklin "Hoppy" Hopkins on September 3, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  3. [S935] VA Montgomery Co., Register 6, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  4. [S877] VA Montgomery Co., Register 7, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace H. Overacre obitutary in the Oct 9, 2003 edition.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Hodges Hopkins obituary in the Jan 15, 2002 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S122] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 20.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Curtis Eugene Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Conner Bowman obituary in the Jan 29, 2015 edition.
  13. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Hugh Conner obituary in the Sep 27, 1973 edition.

Alma Elizabeth Board1,2

F, b. April 6, 1899, d. April 22, 1978
FatherJohn Milton Board1,2,3,4 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner1,2,3,5 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0809.6 Alma Elizabeth Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9,5 She was born on April 6, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,2,5 She married Castille Banks "Castilley" Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on December 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5 As of December 16, 1917,her married name was Vest. Alma Elizabeth Board died on April 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.2,9,5 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Alma Board Vest, age 79, widow of C. Banks Vest, died Saturday morning, April 22, 1978, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Milton Vest, Floyd; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Hawley, Floyd, Mrs. Betty Jane Walton, Spout Spring; three half-sisters, Mrs. Eunice Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Ada Vest, Arlington, Mrs. Bonnie Mayer, Clearwater, Fla; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 1978, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Clarence Dishman and Calvin Hawley. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery. on April 27, 1978.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 74, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 161, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 7, District 32-8, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Castille Banks "Castilley" Vest b. May 27, 1896, d. March 27, 1978
Marriage*Alma Elizabeth Board married Castille Banks "Castilley" Vest, son of Isaac Hall Vest and Sarah Elizabeth M. Vest, on December 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,9,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Alma Board Vest obituary in the Apr 27, 1978 edition.
  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. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pearly Gaye Board1,2,3

F, b. October 28, 1895, d. April 9, 1976
FatherJohn Milton Board1,4,5,3 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner1,4,3 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Her Social Security Number was 231-52-0830.6 Pearly Gaye Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,2,3 She was born on October 28, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1,3 She married Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,8,2,3 As of March 3, 1918,her married name was Poff. Pearly Gaye Board died on April 9, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.2,3 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Pearly Gaye Poff, age 80, died Friday, Apr. 9, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Samuel Henry Poff. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Doyle Nichols, Clinton, Md., Mrs. Virginia James, Mrs. James Yearout, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Alfred Sledd, Callaway; four sisters, Mrs. Banks Vest, Floyd, Mrs. W. A. Woolwine, Roanoke, Mrs. Ada Vest, Arlington, Mrs. Bonnie Meyer, Clearwater, Fla; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 11, 1976, at the Maberry Funeal Home Chapel, with the Rev. Archie Naff and the Rev. Preston Naff officiating. Burial in the Wilson Cemetery. on April 15, 1976.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 134, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff b. January 26, 1897, d. April 6, 1961
Marriage*Pearly Gaye Board married Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff, son of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,8,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pearly Gaye Poff obituary in the Apr 15, 1976 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  8. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Belle Yearout obituary in the Mar 9, 2006 edition.
  12. [S8947] Maryland Independent, The, From the Bessie Adeleen Nichols obituary in the Apr 15, 2016 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Poff Sledd obituary in the Sep 7, 2018 edition.

Mamie A. Board1

F, b. June 11, 1892, d. May 13, 1906
FatherJohn Milton Board2,1 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner2,1 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Mamie A. Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on June 11, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia. She died on May 13, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 13.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Alvin Trigg Board1,2,3,4

M, b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
FatherJohn Milton Board2,5,6,7 b. May 12, 1869, d. November 16, 1930
MotherCora Emmaline Conner2,5,7 b. April 3, 1873, d. December 29, 1904
     Alvin Trigg Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA 8 C Cook 317 Inf. 18 Div WWI."8,9 He was born on March 30, 1891 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3,7 He married Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7 Alvin Trigg Board died on July 5, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.9,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 105, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 173, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 75, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 40, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1920Farmer10
1930Farm laborer11
1940Miller12

Family

Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
Marriage*Alvin Trigg Board married Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, daughter of David Henry Poff and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Arthur Beckelhimer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1916, d. May 13, 2006
     Arthur Beckelhimer married Margie Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner.7 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4656.8 Arthur Beckelhimer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on February 25, 1916 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,8,5,6 He married Edna Juanita Link, daughter of Roscoe Link and Audrey Hall, on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Arthur Beckelhimer and Edna Juanita Link were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Arthur Beckelhimer died on May 13, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90; The SSDI and his gravestone have a death date of May 14, 2006.8,3,4,6 He Arthur Beckelhimer, 90, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006. Funeral services will be private. on May 21, 2006.3

Family 1

Margie Magdalene Epperly
Marriage*He married Margie Magdalene Epperly, daughter of Hiley Lee Epperly and Blanche Woodruff Sumner.7 

Family 2

Edna Juanita Link b. May 7, 1924, d. April 7, 2009
Marriage*Arthur Beckelhimer married Edna Juanita Link, daughter of Roscoe Link and Audrey Hall, on October 18, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Arthur Beckelhimer and Edna Juanita Link were divorced on August 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Beckelhimer obituary in the May 21, 2006 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna Link Beckelhimer obituary in the Apr 8, 2009 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Joyce Beckelhimer obituary in the Jan 11, 2017 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 26, 1897, d. April 6, 1961
FatherDavid Henry Poff1,2,6,5 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner1,2,6,7,5 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,5 He was born on January 26, 1897 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Pearly Gaye Board, daughter of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4,5 Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff died on April 6, 1961 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.8,9,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 134, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10

Family

Pearly Gaye Board b. October 28, 1895, d. April 9, 1976
Marriage*Samuel Henry "Sam" Poff married Pearly Gaye Board, daughter of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on March 3, 1918 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,9,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Pearly Gaye Poff obituary in the Apr 15, 1976 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Jan 17, 1946 edition.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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 Anna Belle Yearout obituary in the Mar 9, 2006 edition.
  13. [S8947] Maryland Independent, The, From the Bessie Adeleen Nichols obituary in the Apr 15, 2016 edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joyce Poff Sledd obituary in the Sep 7, 2018 edition.

Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff1,2,3

F, b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
FatherDavid Henry Poff2,3,4,5,6 b. May 28, 1871, d. October 22, 1940
MotherMary Elizabeth Conner2,3,4,5,6 b. June 7, 1870, d. January 8, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 223-92-4162.7 Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,6 She was born on October 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9,5,6 She married Alvin Trigg Board, son of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,6 As of January 28, 1917,her married name was Board. Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff died on July 31, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.8,9,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 132, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 42, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 75, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 40, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Alvin Trigg Board b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
Marriage*Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff married Alvin Trigg Board, son of John Milton Board and Cora Emmaline Conner, on January 28, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  9. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

William or Alexander Schaeffer1,2,3

M, b. circa 1784
FatherWilhelm or Wolfe (Possibly) Schaeffer3
     William or Alexander Schaeffer was born circa 1784 at Hungary.4

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  3. [S3619] Irena Laszlo, "Schaeffer Family Line," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 26 & 27, 2013.
  4. [S5763] Katherine Davies Family Tree, online http://person.ancestry.com/tree/89661474/person/78000079788/facts
  5. [S3108] Neue Freie Presse, From the Wilhelm Schaeffer obituary in the Oct 11, 1884 edition.

Emma Gladys Sisson1,2

F, b. June 11, 1911, d. December 13, 2004
FatherJames Elih Sisson1,3,2,4,5 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence1,3,2,4,5 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-4959.6 Emma Gladys Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She married Hobert L. Brown.1,2 Her married name was Brown. Emma Gladys Sisson was born on June 11, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6 She died on December 13, 2004 at Virginia at age 93.1,6 She Emma Gladys Sisson Brown, 93, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004. She was a former member of Lakeside Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert L. Brown; daughter, Sonya Lee Brown; her parents, James L. and Lula Lawrence Sisson; and a brother, Cleatus Sisson. She was a very loving and giving mother. She cared for everyone less fortunate, including her sons, from the Virginia Baptist Home, Phillip Ray Honig, Salem, Herbie Lee Honig, Salem, Billy Barrett, Roanoke, Roy Lowe, Covington and Larry Laprad; daughter-in-law, Carol S. Honig; sisters, Alley McCray, Roanoke, Nina Bowers, Floyd; grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley and Phillip Honig, Jr; nieces, Francis, Joyce and Sybil; nephew, Rocky. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. Bryan Gillis officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to express special thanks to Kelly Home Care Services and caregiver, Linda Walker. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on December 15, 2004.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 145, District 68-24, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida7

Family

Hobert L. Brown b. January 30, 1910, d. October 19, 1969
Marriage*Emma Gladys Sisson married Hobert L. Brown.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nina Frances Sisson1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1914, d. November 29, 2009
FatherJames Elih Sisson5,6,1,3,7,4 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence5,6,1,3,7,4 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Nina Frances Sisson was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on September 16, 1914 at Virginia.2,3,8 She married Irvin Robert Bower, son of Troy Wells Bower and Julia Agnes "Aggie" Sowers, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,4,10 As of October 16, 1935,her married name was Bower. Nina Frances Sisson died on November 29, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.4,8,10 She Nina Frances Sisson Bower, 95, of Floyd, departed this life on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Preceding her in death was her husband, Irvin Bower; her parents, James and Lula Lawrence Sisson; her brother, Cleatis Sisson; her sister, Emma Brown; and two infant siblings. Surviving are her son and wife, Arnold and Vernie Bower; her daughter and husband, Frances and Junior Poff; three grandchildren, Douglas Poff, Shelia Spates and husband, David, and Cathy Bower; two special great-grandchildren, Anna and Phillip Spates. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday after 1 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family expresses a special thanks to the staff and nurses at Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of their love and care. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. on November 30, 2009.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 79, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Alonza Lawrence11

Family

Irvin Robert Bower b. September 27, 1911, d. December 26, 1980
Marriage*Nina Frances Sisson married Irvin Robert Bower, son of Troy Wells Bower and Julia Agnes "Aggie" Sowers, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Irvin R. Bower obituary in the Jan 1, 1981 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.

Alabama "Allie" Sisson1,2

F, b. January 11, 1918, d. April 18, 2013
FatherJames Elih Sisson3,4,5,1,6 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence3,4,5,1,6 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Alabama "Allie" Sisson was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She married Leonard Ellery McCray.1,7,2 Her married name was McCray. Alabama "Allie" Sisson was born on January 11, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She died on April 18, 2013 at Virginia at age 95.2 She Allie Sisson McCray, 95, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. McCray; sisters, Emma S. Brown and Nina S. Bowers; and brother, Cletis Sisson. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce McCray Clements; grandson, Roger Lee Clements Jr. and wife, Lorrie; great-grandchildren, Ean, Autumn and Taylor Clements; nephews, Arnold Bowers and Reggie Sisson; and nieces, Wanda Lou Henry, Janie Lynn Fuery and Frances Poff. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Melrose Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on April 21, 2013.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 8, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as an adopted daughter in the household of the Stanley E. Lawrence8

Family

Leonard Ellery McCray b. March 12, 1908, d. December 30, 1995
Marriage*Alabama "Allie" Sisson married Leonard Ellery McCray.1,7,2 
Child
  • Joyce Elayne McCray3,7,2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allie Sisson McCray obituary in the Apr 21, 2013 edition.
  3. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard E. McCray obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carlos Sisson1,2

M, b. 1912, d. 1913
FatherJames Elih Sisson1,2 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence1,2 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Carlos Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 He was born in 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He died in 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.

Oliver Sisson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 29, 1916, d. July 19, 1919
FatherJames Elih Sisson6,2,3,4,5 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence6,2,3,5 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     Oliver Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on April 29, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He died on July 19, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3.5

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 25, 1919, d. December 25, 1990
FatherJames Elih Sisson5,6,7,8,9,10,3,4,11 b. May 3, 1883, d. August 5, 1921
MotherLula Conner Lawrence5,6,7,8,9,10,3,4,11 b. October 2, 1893, d. July 29, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0777.12 Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,13,4 He was born on December 25, 1919 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,12,7,2,13,3,4,11,14 He married Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,15,10,4 Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. died on December 25, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.7,1,13,4,14 He Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr., age 71, of Salem, died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center, Salem. He was a former owner and operator of the Roanoke Cab Company and operated one of the first rent-a-car franchises in the Roanoke Valley. He was retired from Quickette Food Store in 1978. He was an army veteran of World War II, life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 3, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1264 as well as AMVETS Post No. 40. He was a past chaplain of AMVETS and DAV. Mr. Sisson spent many volunteer hours at the VA Medical Center in Salem and in a special ceremony conducted in Christiansburg in 1989, Mr. Sisson was presented with his World War II Service Medals forty three years after the fact. He attended church services at the chapel at the VA Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia (Jeany) H. Sisson, Salem; son, Cleatis (Reggie) Sisson, Jr., Roanoke; two daughters, Wanda Lou Henry, Roanoke; Janie Lynn Feury, Salem; three sisters, Gladys Brown of Salem; Allie McCray of Roanoke; Nina Bowers of Floyd; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be provided by the Fourth Highland Brigade of the Virginia State Defense Force on December 26, 1990.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 51, District 32-1, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1940Overall factory worker16

Family

Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale b. April 17, 1923, d. June 16, 1993
Marriage*Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. married Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,15,10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  7. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugenia Hale Sisson obituary in the Jun 17, 1993 edition.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucian Ray Sisson obituary in an undated edition.
  18. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. obituary.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Whitt-Walterson wedding announcement in the Apr 27, 1997 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Randolph Fisher obituary in the Feb 20, 2014 edition.
  21. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dooley-Feury wedding announcement in the Sep 22, 1996 edition.

Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 17, 1923, d. June 16, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3493.6 Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,5,7 She was born on April 17, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,6,2,4,5,9,7 She married Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr., son of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 As of August 4, 1942,her married name was Sisson.3 Eugenia Doris "Jeany" Hale died on June 16, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.8,2,5,7 She SISSON, Eugenia Hale ("Jeany"), 70, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1993. Mrs. Sisson was a native of Floyd, Va., and a long time resident of Roanoke County. She was a retired employee of Kroger Company and after retirement, Mrs. Sisson devoted many hours of volunteer work to the Veterans Hospital, Salem, where she attended chapel services. She was predeceased by her husband, Cleatis R. Sisson Sr. She was a very devoted mother and big mom to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Cleatis R. ("Reggie") Sisson Jr. and wife, Mary Ann of Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Lou and Steve Henry, Roanoke, Janie Lynn and Ronnie Feury, Salem; two sisters, Iva Mae Ray and Glendola Pauline Howery, Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, William Lee Hale and Dianne Hale, Bland; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted form Oakey's North Chapel, 3 p.m. Friday, June 18, with Chaplin George Hamilton and Chaplin Cecil Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on June 17, 1993.2

Family

Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr. b. December 25, 1919, d. December 25, 1990
Marriage*She married Cleatis Rignal Sisson Sr., son of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on August 4, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugenia Hale Sisson obituary in the Jun 17, 1993 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4326] Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cleatis Rignal Sisson, Sr. obituary in the Dec 26, 1990 edition.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lucian Ray Sisson obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Cleatis Reginal Sisson, Jr. obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Whitt-Walterson wedding announcement in the Apr 27, 1997 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Randolph Fisher obituary in the Feb 20, 2014 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dooley-Feury wedding announcement in the Sep 22, 1996 edition.

Hobert L. Brown1,2

M, b. January 30, 1910, d. October 19, 1969
     Hobert L. Brown married Emma Gladys Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence.1,2 Hobert L. Brown was born on January 30, 1910 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2 He died on October 19, 1969 at age 59.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 145, District 68-24, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida3

Occupation

1940Cook3

Family

Emma Gladys Sisson b. June 11, 1911, d. December 13, 2004
Marriage*Hobert L. Brown married Emma Gladys Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Gladys Sisson Brown obituary in the Dec 15, 2004 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Irvin Robert Bower1,2,3,4

M, b. September 27, 1911, d. December 26, 1980
FatherTroy Wells Bower5,6,1,3,4 b. September 2, 1889, d. November 20, 1928
MotherJulia Agnes "Aggie" Sowers6,5,1,3,4 b. October 24, 1886, d. November 24, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0776.7 Irvin Robert Bower was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 221 east from Floyd, left on Bethlehem Church Road NE, left at next fork (Red Oak Grove Road north), on a hill across from Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,4 He was born on September 27, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,6,2,3,4 He married Nina Frances Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,9,4 Irvin Robert Bower died on December 26, 1980 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.8,4 He Irvin R. Bower, age 69, died at his home Friday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nina Sisson Bower, Floyd; one daughter, Mrs. Millard (Frances) Poff, Jr., Floyd; one son, Arnold R. Bower, Culpepper; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Sowers, Warrenton, Mrs. Madalene Belcher, Floyd; two brothers, Melvin Bower, Colonial Beach; Carlos Bower, Warrenton; three grandchildren Douglas Poff, Shelia Poff, both of Floyd; Cathy Bower, Culpepper. Funeral was Sunday, Dec. 28, at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff and Mr. Calvin Hawley officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. on January 1, 1981.8

Family

Nina Frances Sisson b. September 16, 1914, d. November 29, 2009
Marriage*He married Nina Frances Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence, on October 16, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,8,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  6. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Irvin R. Bower obituary in the Jan 1, 1981 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina Frances Sisson Bower obituary in the Nov 30, 2009 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Poff-Spates wedding announcement in the Oct 10, 1993 edition.

Leonard Ellery McCray1

M, b. March 12, 1908, d. December 30, 1995
     Leonard Ellery McCray married Alabama "Allie" Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence.1,2,3 Leonard Ellery McCray was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 719-01-5430.4 He was born on March 12, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He died on December 30, 1995 at Virginia at age 87.5,4,2 He McCRAY, Leonard E., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 30, 1995. He was retired from Norfolk and Western after 33 years of service and attended Melrose Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Allie Sisson McCray; a daughter, Joyce McCray Clements, and a grandson, Roger Lee Clements Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Larry E. Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Oakey's North Chapel on December 31, 1995.2

Family

Alabama "Allie" Sisson b. January 11, 1918, d. April 18, 2013
Marriage*He married Alabama "Allie" Sisson, daughter of James Elih Sisson and Lula Conner Lawrence.1,2,3 
Child
  • Joyce Elayne McCray5,2,3

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leonard E. McCray obituary in the Dec 31, 1995 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allie Sisson McCray obituary in the Apr 21, 2013 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.

Julius Wolf1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 24, 1894, d. March 15, 1978
     Julius Wolf was buried at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.6,7 His Social Security Number was 340-07-3274.8 He was born on June 24, 1894 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky; The SSDI Has a birth date of Jun 25, 1894.8,3,5,9 He married Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on April 18, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,10 Julius Wolf died on March 15, 1978 at Riverdale, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 83.11,9 He Julius Wolf of 14320 S. Michigan, beloved husband of the late Ethel; loving father ot Leona Rae Wolf and Richard V. (Diane) Wolf; grandfather of Arlene, Dean and Sandra. Interment Beverly Cemetery. on March 17, 1978.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 489, District 28, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin4
1940Dwelling 412, District 103-553, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois12
1950Dwelling 152, District 103-995, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois13

Occupation

1930Heating systems engineering mechanic4
1940Building materials salesman12
1950Coal salesman13

Family

Ethel Phyllis Schaffer b. February 26, 1898, d. July, 1974
Marriage*Julius Wolf married Ethel Phyllis Schaffer, daughter of Leo Schaffer and Nantell "Nannie" Frebush, on April 18, 1921 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Julius Wolf obituary in the Mar 17, 1978 edition.
  7. [S3461] Unknown compiler, JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wolf-Schaffer marriage record.
  11. [S1762] Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 31, 1895, d. January 21, 1988
FatherJohn William Lawrence2,1,6,7,8,3 b. April 2, 1866, d. September 24, 1945
MotherSarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner1,2,6,7,8,3 b. August 22, 1871, d. February 5, 1930
     Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-2652.10 She was born on March 31, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence died on January 21, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.9,4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 160, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 23, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as "Sarah E. Lawrence"8
1920Dwelling 345, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence b. December 22, 1892, d. July 12, 1958
Marriage*Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence married Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Abe J. Lawrence obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 22, 1892, d. July 12, 1958
FatherDarius A. Lawrence2,1,7,8,6 b. October 16, 1853, d. March 21, 1918
MotherEmma Zetta Hall1,2,7,8,6 b. December 21, 1855, d. March 14, 1944
     Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,6 He was born on December 22, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,2,1,3,4,6 He married Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence died on July 12, 1958 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.9,5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 188, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 107, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 345, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Farm laborer10
1930Night watchman11

Family

Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence b. March 31, 1895, d. January 21, 1988
Marriage*Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence married Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 16, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Evelyn Edna Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. October 3, 1915, d. November 19, 1989
FatherEarly Raymond "Earl" Lawrence5,6,7,8,2,3,4 b. December 22, 1892, d. July 12, 1958
MotherSarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence5,6,7,8,2,3,4 b. March 31, 1895, d. January 21, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-3455.9 Evelyn Edna Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,1,3 She Mrs. Evelyn Edna Lawrence Yopp, age 74, of Hearth Lane, Salem, died Sunday, November 19, 1989. She is survived by her husband, George E. Yopp; children, Joyce and Carl Basham, George E., Jr. and Louise Yopp, Dolly and Buddy Grantham; grandchildren, Richard N. Yopp, Trae Grantham; stepgrandchildren, Monica and Rick Peery, Tommy Sheppard, Tony Sheppard; brother, Thurston (Buddy) Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Herbert E. Sublett officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.1 She was born on October 3, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,5,6,3,4 As of October 10, 1931,her married name was Yopp.4 She married George Eldridge Yopp Sr., son of Andrew Jackson "Andy" Yopp and Uwalker Roxie Zina "Zinnia" Walters, on October 10, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 Evelyn Edna Lawrence died on November 19, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.9,5,1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 345, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

George Eldridge Yopp Sr. b. December 22, 1906, d. January 6, 2002
Marriage*Evelyn Edna Lawrence married George Eldridge Yopp Sr., son of Andrew Jackson "Andy" Yopp and Uwalker Roxie Zina "Zinnia" Walters, on October 10, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Evelyn Edna Lawrence Yopp obituary in an undated edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Henry Grantham, Jr. obitutary in the Jan 28, 2011 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence1,2,3,4

M, b. November 24, 1922, d. May 13, 2001
FatherEarly Raymond "Earl" Lawrence2,5,3 b. December 22, 1892, d. July 12, 1958
MotherSarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence2,5,3 b. March 31, 1895, d. January 21, 1988
     Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 229-14-4335.6 He was born on November 24, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,3,7 He married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,3 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence died on May 13, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,6,4 He LAWRENCE, Thurston Earl, (Big Buddy) 78, of Salem, died Sunday, May 13, 2001. A native of Floyd, and had lived in Salem most of his life, he retired in 1986 from General Electric where he worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Thaxton Baptist Church and was also a World War II Army Veteran and received a Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends and was also a member of the Salem Penguin Club. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy Fleming and Connie Lawrence, Salem, Guy Thomas and Rhonda Lawrence, Bedford; a daughter, Charlotte L. Bryant; grandchildren, Christie, Scottie, Trey, Taylor, Courtney and Joshua; and two great-granddaughters. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, 389-5441. on May 14, 2001.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Peggy Jean Francisco
Marriage*Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,3 
Divorce Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Marriage Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Guy Thomas "Tommy" Lawrence1,2
  • Charlotte Jean Lawrence1,2
  • Buddy Fleming "Bud" Lawrence9,1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thurston Earl Lawerence obituary in the May 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  9. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.