Gertrude Emma Knight1,2,3
F, b. June 22, 1905, d. April 26, 1961
Gertrude Emma Knight was buried at Hardy Cemetery, Mountain Lane, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on June 22, 1905 at Richmond, Virginia.4,3 She married Samuel Lee Hardy, son of Millard Filmore Hardy and Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy, on June 26, 1922.1,2,3 As of June 26, 1922,her married name was Hardy. Gertrude Emma Knight died on April 26, 1961 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.4,1,3
Family | Samuel Lee Hardy b. April 12, 1896, d. May 31, 1967 |
| Marriage* | She married Samuel Lee Hardy, son of Millard Filmore Hardy and Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy, on June 26, 1922.1,2,3 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S3531] Danville Register, From the Samuel Lee Hardy obituary in the Jun 1, 1967 edition.
- [S3560] Nelsen Funeral Home, online http://www.nelsencares.com/, From the Harold Thomas Hardy, Sr. obituary.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S3530] Hardy Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
Annie Marie Knight1,2
F, b. circa 1901
Annie Marie Knight was born circa 1901 at Richmond, Virginia.2 She married Samuel Lee Hardy, son of Millard Filmore Hardy and Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy, on July 20, 1963 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 As of July 20, 1963,her married name was Hardy.2
Family | Samuel Lee Hardy b. April 12, 1896, d. May 31, 1967 |
| Marriage* | Annie Marie Knight married Samuel Lee Hardy, son of Millard Filmore Hardy and Elizabeth James "Lizzie" 'Bet" Hardy, on July 20, 1963 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 |
Lenora A. "Nora" Vest1,2,3
F, b. September 4, 1872, d. June 29, 1929
| Father | John E. Vest4,2,1,3 b. February 23, 1840, d. June 6, 1922 |
| Mother | Sarah Lucinda Juanna Hall4,1,2,3 b. September 25, 1851, d. February 29, 1928 |
Lenora A. "Nora" Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She was born on September 4, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3 She married James William "Jim" Conner, son of John Aaron Conner and Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, on January 19, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,1,3 As of January 19, 1902,her married name was Conner. Lenora A. "Nora" Vest died on June 29, 1929 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56; Her death certificate has a death date of Jun 30, 1929.1,7,5,3
Family | James William "Jim" Conner b. March 31, 1868, d. September 28, 1928 |
| Marriage* | Lenora A. "Nora" Vest married James William "Jim" Conner, son of John Aaron Conner and Mary Ellen "Polly" Vest, on January 19, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,1,3 |
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Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Juanna Hall Vest obituary in the Mar 22, 1928 edition.
- [S2859] Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2217445&GRid=60242894&CRid=2217445&
- [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
Louisa E. "Louise" Going1,2,3,4
F, b. 1846, d. September 24, 1877
| Father | James W. Going1,4 b. circa 1820 |
| Mother | Gabriella B. Sarah Skinner1,2,4 b. 1825, d. 1910 |
Louisa E. "Louise" Going was born in 1846 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5,4 As of June 25, 1861,her married name was Bowles.5 She married William Edward Bowles on June 25, 1861 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,6,5,4 Louisa E. "Louise" Going died on September 24, 1877 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5,4
Family | William Edward Bowles b. January 10, 1835, d. January 2, 1913 |
| Marriage* | Louisa E. "Louise" Going married William Edward Bowles on June 25, 1861 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,6,5,4 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S1084] Irma Williams Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Irma Williams Schaffer."
- [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
- [S2200] Reed-1, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/18546168/person/733020715?ssrc=
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S1874] Christine Beaumont, "More family history (Bowles)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 4, 2009.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [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
Alma Bell Hall1
F, b. December 13, 1886, d. February 28, 1912
| Father | John Ballard Hall1,2 b. July 2, 1857, d. October 6, 1931 |
| Mother | Nancy Mary Walthall1,2 b. October 25, 1855, d. January 23, 1938 |
Alma Bell Hall married Stafford Rowe Austin.3,1 Alma Bell Hall was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Austin. She was born on December 13, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 She died on February 28, 1912 at Virginia at age 25.3
Family | Stafford Rowe Austin b. December 16, 1883, d. August 23, 1921 |
| Marriage* | Alma Bell Hall married Stafford Rowe Austin.3,1 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S858] Tami St. Clair, "Gordon Fletcher Hall," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 25, 2001.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S249] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Hall's Church Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles1,2,3,4
F, b. March 17, 1883, d. March 31, 1981
| Father | Jacob Henry Bowles3,2 b. August 8, 1855, d. April 2, 1940 |
| Mother | Sarah Christina Wilson2,3 b. May, 1855, d. 1940 |
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6832.6 She was born on March 17, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,3,2 She married Jasper Conner, son of Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner and Sarah Jane Smith, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,7 As of November 19, 1903,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles died on March 31, 1981 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 98.5,4 She FLOYD -- Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Betty) Bowles Conner, age 98, died Tuesday, March 31, 1981, at the home of her daughter, Georgianna Link, Bristol, Tennessee. She was the widow of Jasper Conner. Also surviving are nine other daughters, Miss Virginia Conner, Mrs. Velva Harris, both of Roanoke, Mrs. Golda Bartlett, Mrs. Iva Morgan, Mrs. Mabel Poff, Mrs. Dexter Sowers, Mrs. Bonnie Conner, all of Copper Hill, Mrs. Pauline Rakes, Mrs. Hazel Ferris, both of Floyd; two sons, Lee Conner, Woodrow Conner, both of Baltimore, Maryland; brother, Isaac Bowles, Roanoke; 45 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral was Friday, April 3, 1981, at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church, Copper Hill, with Elders Ray Agee and Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. on April 9, 1981.4
Family | Jasper Conner b. October 20, 1879, d. October 11, 1957 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bowles married Jasper Conner, son of Samuel Joseph "Sam Joe" Conner and Sarah Jane Smith, on November 19, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4,7 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Elizabeth A. Bowles Conner obituary in the Apr 9, 1981 edition.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel C. Ferris obituary in the Sep 6, 2001 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Iva Lillian Morgan obituary in the Aug 14, 2004 edition.
- [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [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.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velva Carmen Davis obituary in the Sep 18, 2008 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dexter Marie Conner Sowers obituary in the Jan 17, 2011 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Georgianna Bell Conner Link obituary in the Aug 27, 2015 edition.
John Paul Conner1,2,3,4
M, b. April 23, 1917, d. December 4, 1918
| Father | Charles Thomas "Charlie" "Tom" Conner1,3 b. February 10, 1881, d. April 17, 1967 |
| Mother | Mary Imogene/Amogene Sisson1,3 b. September 23, 1887, d. December 16, 1969 |
John Paul Conner was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,4 He was born on April 23, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of May 4, 1918.5,1,3,4 He died on December 4, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.1,2,4
Citations
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
John Henry Curtis Conner1,2,3,4
M, b. February 17, 1898, d. October 22, 1964
| Father | William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner1,5,3,6,7 b. August 2, 1863, d. April 5, 1926 |
| Mother | Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner1,5,3,6,7 b. January 12, 1863, d. January 6, 1947 |
John Henry Curtis Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,7,9,10 He was born on February 17, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,3,4,7,11,9 He married Clytie Ocie Bell, daughter of James William "Bill" Bell and Lizena C. Hollins, on December 7, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,12 John Henry Curtis Conner died on October 22, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.8,7,9,10 He Curtis Conner, 66, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Clytie Ocie Conner; a daughter, Mrs. Carlin Maberry Willis; a foster daughter, Mrs. Betty Pacetti, Roanoke; a brother, William Ira Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Trudy Blankenship, Mrs. Cora Vest, both of Copper Hill, Mrs. Zora Hundley, Roanoke. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery. on October 23, 1964.10
Family | Clytie Ocie Bell b. March 12, 1904, d. September 15, 1976 |
| Marriage* | John Henry Curtis Conner married Clytie Ocie Bell, daughter of James William "Bill" Bell and Lizena C. Hollins, on December 7, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7,12 |
Citations
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Amanda Elizabeth Conner obituary in the Jan 9, 1947 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Curtis Conner obituary in the Oct 23, 1964 edition.
- [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.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clytie Ocie Bell Conner obituary in the Sep 17, 1976 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
John Cledys Conner1,2,3,4,5
M, b. December 27, 1909, d. October 6, 1981
| Father | Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner6,7,8,9,1,2,10,4,11 b. May 11, 1871, d. February 12, 1963 |
| Mother | Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner6,7,8,9,1,2,10,4 b. June 10, 1872, d. March 12, 1950 |
His Social Security Number was 229-01-6684.12 John Cledys Conner was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,14,4,15 He was born on December 27, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.12,13,1,14,2,4,5 He married Willie Oliver Sisson, daughter of Adolphus D. Sisson and Joanna P. "Annie" Conner, on June 22, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,16 John Cledys Conner died on October 6, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.4,15 He John Cledys Conner, age 71, died Tuesday in a Roanoke nursing home. He was formerly of Pilot. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frances Sowers, Roanoke; two sons, Kenneth Conner, Earl Conner, both of Pilot; one sister, Mrs. Ella Simpkins, Roanoke; four grandchildren. Interment in the Wilson Cemetery. on October 8, 1981.15
Family | Willie Oliver Sisson b. April 21, 1915, d. January 16, 1968 |
| Marriage* | John Cledys Conner married Willie Oliver Sisson, daughter of Adolphus D. Sisson and Joanna P. "Annie" Conner, on June 22, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,16 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Pearl Conner Sowers obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [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.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Melvina Conner obituary in the Mar 16, 1950 edition.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the J. F. V. Conner obituary in the Feb 13, 1963 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cledys Conner obituary in the Oct 8, 1981 edition.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Willie Sisson Conner obituary in the Jan 17, 1968 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth M. Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2001 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Conner obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
John Posey Conner1,2,3,4,5
M, b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962
| Father | Adam Henry Conner6,7,2,3,5,8 b. June 13, 1869, d. March 1, 1950 |
| Mother | Mary Ann Conner6,7,2,3,5,8,9 b. January 22, 1869, d. February 4, 1959 |
John Posey Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.10,3 He was born on September 9, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Sep 9, 1892.10,3,11,5 He married Ada Marie Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on October 6, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,12,5 John Posey Conner died on February 14, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.10,3,5
Family | Ada Marie Nichols b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973 |
| Marriage* | John Posey Conner married Ada Marie Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on October 6, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,12,5 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
- [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Adam Henry Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 1950 edition.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Mary Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 5, 1959 edition.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
- [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Eugene Conner obituary in the Jul 30, 1996 edition.
Ada Marie Nichols1,2
F, b. January 7, 1903, d. May 11, 1973
| Father | James Ira "Jim" Nichols1,2,3 b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936 |
| Mother | Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King1,2,3 b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947 |
Ada Marie Nichols was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She was born on January 7, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 She married John Posey Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on October 6, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3 As of October 6, 1923,her married name was Conner. Ada Marie Nichols died on May 11, 1973 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 70.4,2,5,3 She COPPER HILL -- Mrs. Ada Nichols Conner, age 70, died at her home Friday, May 11, 1973. She was the widow of J. Posey Conner. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Fressie Conner and Mrs. Mary Louise Nichols, both of Copper Hill; three sons, Henry Lewis Conner, Salem, James Edward Conner, Copper Hill, Albert Eugene Conner, Boones Mill; one sister, Mrs. Willard Wood, Copper Hill; four brothers, Banks Nichols, Boones Mill, Richard Nichols, Copper Hill, Dock Nichols, Vinton, Robert Nichols, Salem; also nine grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday, May 13, 1973 at 2 p.m. at Salem Church. on May 17, 1973.5
Family | John Posey Conner b. September 9, 1892, d. February 14, 1962 |
| Marriage* | Ada Marie Nichols married John Posey Conner, son of Adam Henry Conner and Mary Ann Conner, on October 6, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,5,3 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ada Nichols Conner obituary in the May 17, 1973 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Everette Conner obituary in the Nov 4, 1996 edition.
- [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Mary Louise Nichols obituary.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Albert Eugene Conner obituary in the Jul 30, 1996 edition.
John Edward Atkinson1
M, b. August, 1861
John Edward Atkinson was born in August, 1861 at Surry Co., North Carolina.2,1 He married Louella "Ella" Yates, daughter of George Washington "Big" Yates and Mary Jane Yates, on December 16, 1896 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3 John Edward Atkinson and Louella "Ella" Yates were divorced before January 19, 1920.3,4
Family | Louella "Ella" Yates b. April 28, 1875, d. November 2, 1961 |
| Marriage* | John Edward Atkinson married Louella "Ella" Yates, daughter of George Washington "Big" Yates and Mary Jane Yates, on December 16, 1896 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3 |
| Divorce* | John Edward Atkinson and Louella "Ella" Yates were divorced before January 19, 1920.3,4 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
Clytie Ocie Bell1,2,3,4,5
F, b. March 12, 1904, d. September 15, 1976
| Father | James William "Bill" Bell1 b. November 9, 1869, d. December 12, 1909 |
| Mother | Lizena C. Hollins1,4 b. January 18, 1875, d. May 31, 1952 |
Her Social Security Number was 231-30-9296.6 Clytie Ocie Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,8,5 She was born on March 12, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,4,8 She married John Henry Curtis Conner, son of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on December 7, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 As of December 7, 1919,her married name was Conner. Clytie Ocie Bell died on September 15, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.7,4,8,5 She Mrs. Clytie Ocie Bell Conner, age 72, widow of Curtis Conner, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carlin (Jo Ann) Maberry, Floyd; one sister, Mrs. Althea Camper, Roanoke; two granddaughters. Ann Maberry, Floyd; Mitzi Maberry, Floyd. FBurial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on September 17, 1976.5
Family | John Henry Curtis Conner b. February 17, 1898, d. October 22, 1964 |
| Marriage* | Clytie Ocie Bell married John Henry Curtis Conner, son of William Haden "Little Billy P." Conner and Sarah Amanda Elizabeth "Manda" Conner, on December 7, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Clytie Ocie Bell Conner obituary in the Sep 17, 1976 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
- [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Willie Oliver Sisson1,2
F, b. April 21, 1915, d. January 16, 1968
| Father | Adolphus D. Sisson1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 29, 1875, d. June 18, 1948 |
| Mother | Joanna P. "Annie" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6 b. March 3, 1875, d. November 15, 1956 |
Willie Oliver Sisson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,2,6,9 She was born on April 21, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,8,2,6 She married John Cledys Conner, son of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 22, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,6,9 As of June 22, 1940,her married name was Conner. Willie Oliver Sisson died on January 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.7,8,2,6,9 She Willie Sisson Conner, 52, wife of J. Cledys Conner, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jackie Sowers, Roanoke; two sons, Earl Conner, Kenneth Conner, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Glinvar Martin, Check, Mrs. Coy Conner, Salem. Burial in Wilson Cemetery. on January 17, 1968.9
Family | John Cledys Conner b. December 27, 1909, d. October 6, 1981 |
| Marriage* | Willie Oliver Sisson married John Cledys Conner, son of Joseph Flemon Valentine "Joe" Conner and Sarah Melvina "Cuzzie" Conner, on June 22, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,10,6,9 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
- [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Willie Sisson Conner obituary in the Jan 17, 1968 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Pearl Conner Sowers obituary in the Oct 14, 2014 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth M. Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2001 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Earl Conner obituary in the Mar 9, 2021 edition.
Infant Female Twin Yates1
F, b. October 4, 1875, d. October 4, 1875
| Father | Richard Davis "Little" Yates1 b. June 25, 1840, d. August 17, 1910 |
| Mother | Mary Ann Taylor1 b. November 30, 1839, d. November 25, 1888 |
Infant Female Twin Yates died on October 4, 1875 at South Mayo, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 4, 1875 at South Mayo, Patrick Co., Virginia.1
Citations
- [S530] 146 Fairystone Park Hwy Stuart, VA 24171-3314 (540)930-3128 Eunice B. Kirkman, Patrick County Virginia Death Records, 1870-1896.
Infant Female Twin Yates1
F, b. October 4, 1875, d. October 4, 1875
| Father | Richard Davis "Little" Yates1 b. June 25, 1840, d. August 17, 1910 |
| Mother | Mary Ann Taylor1 b. November 30, 1839, d. November 25, 1888 |
Infant Female Twin Yates died on October 4, 1875 at South Mayo, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 4, 1875 at South Mayo, Patrick Co., Virginia.1
Citations
- [S530] 146 Fairystone Park Hwy Stuart, VA 24171-3314 (540)930-3128 Eunice B. Kirkman, Patrick County Virginia Death Records, 1870-1896.
Virginia Anice Yeattes1
F, b. August 6, 1882, d. June 6, 1884
| Father | Beverly Arnold Yeattes1,2 b. March 14, 1844, d. December 10, 1904 |
| Mother | Mary Ellen Newman1,2 b. March 4, 1846, d. June 18, 1916 |
Virginia Anice Yeattes was buried at Nowlin Cemetery, on a ridge above the Mayo river about 200 yards west of Rt. 680 where it crosses the Mayo river, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on August 6, 1882; The Nowlin Cemetery listing has a birth date of Aug 6, 1885.1,2 She died on June 6, 1884 at age 1; The Nowlin Cemetery listing has a death date of Jun 6, 1886.1,2
Nina Rachel Yeattes1
F, b. September 2, 1884, d. April 7, 1906
| Father | Beverly Arnold Yeattes1,2,3 b. March 14, 1844, d. December 10, 1904 |
| Mother | Mary Ellen Newman1,2,3 b. March 4, 1846, d. June 18, 1916 |
John Frank Yeattes Sr.1,2,3
M, b. May 15, 1890, d. September 23, 1968
| Father | Beverly Arnold Yeattes1,4,3 b. March 14, 1844, d. December 10, 1904 |
| Mother | Mary Ellen Newman1,4,5,3 b. March 4, 1846, d. June 18, 1916 |
John Frank Yeattes Sr. was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,3 He was born on May 15, 1890 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,6,2,3 He married Carrie Royal Jobe on December 15, 1920.1,6,7 John Frank Yeattes Sr. died on September 23, 1968 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 78.1,8,3
Family | Carrie Royal Jobe b. December 13, 1895, d. February 17, 1994 |
| Marriage* | John Frank Yeattes Sr. married Carrie Royal Jobe on December 15, 1920.1,6,7 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S1239] Bishop/Fentress Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cfentress&id=I50620
- [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Carrie Jobe Yeattes obituary in the Feb 18, 1994 edition.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
Almaretta R. "Alma" Yeatts1
F, b. November 30, 1875, d. August 1, 1940
| Father | Thomas Monroe Yeatts2,3,1,4 b. November 3, 1847, d. March 10, 1927 |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth Ingram2,3,1,4 b. February 23, 1856, d. March 9, 1935 |
Almaretta R. "Alma" Yeatts was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She was born on November 30, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married William Abraham "Abe" Proffit, son of William Marion Proffit and Barbara Ellen Spangler, on September 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 As of September 3, 1896,her married name was Proffit.4,1 As of September 3, 1896,her married name was Proffitt. Almaretta R. "Alma" Yeatts died on August 1, 1940 at age 64.5
Family | William Abraham "Abe" Proffit b. June 18, 1877, d. October 8, 1960 |
| Marriage* | Almaretta R. "Alma" Yeatts married William Abraham "Abe" Proffit, son of William Marion Proffit and Barbara Ellen Spangler, on September 3, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
Julia Ann Blankenship1,2,3
F, b. February 11, 1869, d. January 15, 1914
| Father | Giles E. Blankenship1,2,4,3 b. 1826 |
| Mother | Louisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner1,2,4,3 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890 |
Julia Ann Blankenship was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on February 11, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Jordan Walter Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 17, 1892,her married name was Conner. Julia Ann Blankenship died on January 15, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 44.3
Family | Jordan Walter Conner b. July 7, 1871, d. before April 5, 1930 |
| Marriage* | Julia Ann Blankenship married Jordan Walter Conner, son of William Riley "Rilo" Conner and Mary Eleanor Martin, on November 17, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
- [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
George Alexander Hedges1,2
M, b. October 19, 1889, d. July, 1979
His Social Security Number was 225-52-6259.3 George Alexander Hedges was born on October 19, 1889 at Hoadly, Prince William Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Virgie E. Yeatts, daughter of Thomas Monroe Yeatts and Mary Elizabeth Ingram, on May 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 George Alexander Hedges died in July, 1979 at age 89.3
Family | Virgie E. Yeatts b. April 28, 1894, d. November, 1978 |
| Marriage* | George Alexander Hedges married Virgie E. Yeatts, daughter of Thomas Monroe Yeatts and Mary Elizabeth Ingram, on May 20, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Magdaline Bowman1,2
F, b. September 20, 1820, d. September 6, 1905
Magdaline Bowman was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on September 20, 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 She married William P. Hoback on November 7, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of November 7, 1842,her married name was Hoback. As of November 13, 1854,her married name was Whitlock.5 Magdaline Bowman married Henry Wilbern Whitlock on November 13, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Magdaline Bowman died on September 6, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.4
Family 1 | William P. Hoback b. March 5, 1821, d. April 20, 1851 |
| Marriage* | She married William P. Hoback on November 7, 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 |
| Children |
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Family 2 | Henry Wilbern Whitlock b. July 8, 1805, d. August 31, 1890 |
| Marriage* | Magdaline Bowman married Henry Wilbern Whitlock on November 13, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 |
Citations
- [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
- [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
Robert H. Bower1,2
M, b. circa 1842
Robert H. Bower was born circa 1842 at Virginia.2 He married Mary M. Bower on September 14, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2
Family | Mary M. Bower b. circa 1847 |
| Marriage* | Robert H. Bower married Mary M. Bower on September 14, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Clarice Aquilla Yeatts1,2
F, b. September 28, 1907, d. September 28, 1907
| Father | John Henry "Dump" Yeatts3,1,2 b. October 12, 1870, d. June 30, 1967 |
| Mother | Edna Roena Reynolds3,1,2 b. April 27, 1880, d. December 4, 1966 |
Clarice Aquilla Yeatts was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on September 28, 1907 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on September 28, 1907 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2
Citations
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vera Yeatts Stanley obituary in the Aug 24, 2000 edition.
Stella Susan Ann Barnard
F, b. December 19, 1880, d. May 21, 1969
Her Social Security Number was 533-16-0639.1 Stella Susan Ann Barnard was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana.2 She was born on December 19, 1880 at Patrick Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 19, 1881.3,1,2 She married Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts, son of Caron Aquilla Boswell, on September 28, 1899 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4,5 As of September 28, 1899,her married name was Yeatts. Stella Susan Ann Barnard died on May 21, 1969 at Deer Lodge Co., Montana, at age 88.6,2
Family | Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts b. November 5, 1875, d. December 2, 1918 |
| Marriage* | Stella Susan Ann Barnard married Charles Tobias "Tobe" Yeatts, son of Caron Aquilla Boswell, on September 28, 1899 at Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4,5 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3282] Riverview Cemetery, Ravalli Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S603] Jordan R, et. al Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1851-1929.
- [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
- [S7187] Aaron McAlexander, The Last One Leaving Mayberry, an Appalachian Anthology.
- [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
- [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.