Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

James Albert Nichols^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. June 9, 1922, d. November 25, 2006

Father

John Morgan Nichols^2,1,6,8 b. October 5, 1900, d. July 6, 1968

Mother

Mattie Lee Wray^2,1,6,8 b. November 27, 1904, d. August 6, 1969

James Albert Nichols was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,9,8 His Social Security Number was 225-22-3225.⁶ He was born on June 9, 1922 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8 He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on December 15, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,11 James Albert Nichols and Ardella Gay Craighead were divorced on April 25, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,10,12 James Albert Nichols died on November 25, 2006 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,7,8 He James Albert Nichols, 84, of Callaway, Va., died Saturday, November 25, 2006 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1922 in Franklin County. He went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was the son of John Morgan Nichols and Mattie Wray Nichols. He was preceded in death by two children; two grandchildren; his parents; and four brothers. He is survived by one son, Billy Nichols; five daughters, Virginia Aldridge, Elise Huffman, Linda Nichols, Ruth Foley and husband, Roger, and Jerline Guilliams and husband, Kermit; very dear friends Nancy Martin and Eric Belcher; three sisters, Pauline Slone and husband, Buck, Nancy Young and husband, Bill, and Gladys Arrington and husband, Frank; three brothers, Paul Nichols, Harvey Nichols, and Fletcher Nichols and wife, Betty. He has fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; and a special granddaughter that took care of him in the hospital. Intermnet will follow in the Adney Gap Cemetery. on November 27, 2006.⁸

Family

Ardella Gay Craighead b. August 30, 1926, d. November 13, 2011

Marriage*

He married Ardella Gay Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on December 15, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,11

Divorce*

James Albert Nichols and Ardella Gay Craighead were divorced on April 25, 1972 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,10,12

Children

Billy Gene Nichols^{13,3,10,14,11,8} b. November 1, 1943, d. March 15, 2011
Etheloleen Faye Nichols+^3,10,14,11 b. June 18, 1945, d. December 26, 1999
Virginia Ellen "Ginny" Nichols^{13,3,10,14,11,15,8}
Jerline Gertrude Nichols^{13,3,10,14,11,15,8}
Erney Lee "Ernie" Nichols^3,10,14,11 b. April 8, 1952, d. June 30, 1986
Linda Sue Nichols+^{13,3,10,14,11,15,8} b. December 23, 1954, d. December 27, 2020
Elsie Marie Nichols+^{13,3,10,14,11,8} b. March 11, 1958, d. April 2, 2009
Ruth Earleen Nichols^{13,3,10,14,11,15,8}

Citations

[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Nichols Dollman Haupt obituary in the Dec 28, 1999 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.
[S13103] Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Albert Nichols obituary in the Nov 27, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Albert Nichols obituary in the Nov 28, 2006 edition.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Ellis Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Linda Sue Nichols obituary.

Billy Gene Nichols^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 1, 1943, d. March 15, 2011

Father

James Albert Nichols^6,1,7,8,3,9 b. June 9, 1922, d. November 25, 2006

Mother

Ardella Gay Craighead^{6,1,7,2,10,8,3,9} b. August 30, 1926, d. November 13, 2011

His Social Security Number was 229-58-2556.¹¹ Billy Gene Nichols was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He and Lillie Frances Akers were divorced.⁷ Billy Gene Nichols was born on November 1, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^11,3,12,4 He married Lillie Frances Akers on November 1, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 Billy Gene Nichols married Doris Elaine "Dollie" Thompkins on August 31, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Billy Gene Nichols died on March 15, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^2,11,5 He Billy Gene Nichols, 67, of Bent Mountain, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Ardella Holt; his sisters, Virginia Aldridge, Jerline Guilliams, Ruth Foley and Linda Nichols; his special little buddy, "Puggie". Graveside services will be at Adney Gap Cemetery. on March 17, 2011.²

Family 1

Lillie Frances Akers b. February 21, 1938, d. January 22, 2011

Divorce*

He and Lillie Frances Akers were divorced.⁷

Marriage*

Billy Gene Nichols married Lillie Frances Akers on November 1, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3

Family 2

Doris Elaine "Dollie" Thompkins

Marriage*

Billy Gene Nichols married Doris Elaine "Dollie" Thompkins on August 31, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Nichols Dollman Haupt obituary in the Dec 28, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Gene Nichols obituary in the Mar 17, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Ellis Aldridge obituary in the Jan 22, 2002 edition.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Albert Nichols obituary in the Nov 27, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Gay Holt obituary in the Nov 15, 2011 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S13103] Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Etheloleen Faye Nichols^1,2

F, b. June 18, 1945, d. December 26, 1999

Father

James Albert Nichols^1,3,4,2 b. June 9, 1922, d. November 25, 2006

Mother

Ardella Gay Craighead^1,3,5,4,2 b. August 30, 1926, d. November 13, 2011

Etheloleen Faye Nichols married Unknown Haupt.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-56-9485.⁶ Her married name was Haupt. Etheloleen Faye Nichols was born on June 18, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,2 She married Phillip Day Schilling on May 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 As of May 5, 1961,her married name was Schilling.² Etheloleen Faye Nichols and Phillip Day Schilling were divorced on July 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Etheloleen Faye Nichols married Robert Wilfred Dollman Sr. on April 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of April 28, 1967,her married name was Dollman.² Etheloleen Faye Nichols and Robert Wilfred Dollman Sr. were divorced on October 31, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Etheloleen Faye Nichols died on December 26, 1999 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 54.^1,6 She HAUPT, Faye Nichols Dollman, 54, of Penhook, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999 in a Charlottesville hospital. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernie Lee Nichols. Surviving are her children, Catherine L. Poff and husband, Michael, Roanoke, Robert W. Dollman, Jr., Salem, Jason L. Dollman and wife, Jennifer, Vinton; mother, Ardella Holt, Callaway; father, Albert J. Nichols, Floyd; grandchildren, Jeri Faye Poff, Mikayla Ann Poff, Joshua Lee Dollman; brother, Billy Gene Nichols, Floyd; sisters, Linda Sue Nichols, Franklin County, Virginia Aldridge, Floyd, Jerline Guilliams, Elsie Huffman and Ruth E. Foley, all of Franklin County; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Melrose Christian Church by the Rev. Roy McGee. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Arrangements by Consumers Choice Funeral and Cremation Service. (776-1700) on December 28, 1999.¹

Family 1

Unknown Haupt

Marriage*

She married Unknown Haupt.¹

Family 2

Phillip Day Schilling

Marriage*

Etheloleen Faye Nichols married Phillip Day Schilling on May 5, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2

Divorce*

Etheloleen Faye Nichols and Phillip Day Schilling were divorced on July 19, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷

Family 3

Robert Wilfred Dollman Sr.

Marriage*

Etheloleen Faye Nichols married Robert Wilfred Dollman Sr. on April 28, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2

Divorce*

Etheloleen Faye Nichols and Robert Wilfred Dollman Sr. were divorced on October 31, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷

Children

Jason Lee Dollman^1,3
Catherine Louise "Kathy" Dollman^1,3
Robert Wilfred Dollman Jr.³

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Faye Nichols Dollman Haupt obituary in the Dec 28, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Marie Beckner Huffman obituary in the Apr 3, 2009 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Gay Holt obituary in the Nov 15, 2011 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr.¹

M, b. October 1, 1803, d. August 7, 1870

Father

Joseph Howard Gray Sr.^2,1,3 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863

Mother

Anna "Annie" Custer^1,3 b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850

Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Probably buried in the grave with the unreadable inscription next to his wife Elizabeth.⁴ He was born on October 1, 1803 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Elizabeth H. Terry circa 1825.⁴ Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. died on August 7, 1870 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 66.⁴

Census Records

1830

Blacksburg, Virginia

The enumeration reads 1 male 20-30, 3 females under 5, and 1 female 20-30⁶

1840

Montgomery Co., Virginia

The enumeration reads 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, and 1 female 30-40⁷

1850

Dwelling 63, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1860

Dwelling 478, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1850

Farmer⁵

1860

Miller⁸

Family

Elizabeth H. Terry b. February 24, 1805, d. January 5, 1880

Marriage*

Joseph Howard "Joe" Gray Jr. married Elizabeth H. Terry circa 1825.⁴

Children

Mary Ann Gray+ b. June 24, 1826, d. July 20, 1898
Clarissa Gray+^5,9,10 b. circa 1829, d. June 22, 1862
Emily Mary Gray+⁵ b. April, 1829
Ruth Lucy "Ruthie" Gray+^11,12,5 b. January 28, 1835, d. November 27, 1925

Citations

[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Martha A. Blankenship^1,2,3

F, b. November 24, 1918

Martha A. Blankenship and Billy Howard Craighead were divorced.¹ Martha A. Blankenship was born on November 24, 1918 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She married Billy Howard Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 27, 1940,her married name was Craighead.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 162, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Family

Billy Howard Craighead b. August 31, 1917, d. July 5, 1981

Divorce*

Martha A. Blankenship and Billy Howard Craighead were divorced.¹

Marriage*

Martha A. Blankenship married Billy Howard Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on April 27, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hobson Galen King^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. June 8, 1923, d. February 4, 1967

Father

Henry Hobson King^{1,9,2,3,4,5,10} b. March 4, 1899, d. November 6, 1984

Mother

Martha Carolyn Conner^{1,9,2,3,4,5,10} b. April 8, 1899, d. October 25, 1993

His Social Security Number was 223-24-1419.¹¹ Hobson Galen King was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,4,5,6,8 He Served in the U.S. Army during WWII.¹ He was born on June 8, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,2,3,4,6,7,8,13} He married Trixie Mae Virginia Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on December 20, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,14,5 Hobson Galen King died on February 4, 1967 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 43.^11,1,4,5,6,8 He Hobson Galen King, 43, of Copper Hill, died Saturday from injuries received in a tractor accident. Surviving are his wife, Trixie Craighead King; a daughter, Martha Jane King, at home; two sons, William D. King and Thomas E. King, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobson King, Copper Hill; two brothers, Charles H. King and Lindbergh King, Roanoke. The funeral will be Monday at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery. on February 5, 1967.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 245, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 75, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Trixie Mae Virginia Craighead b. November 6, 1930, d. November 14, 2023

Marriage*

Hobson Galen King married Trixie Mae Virginia Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on December 20, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,14,5

Children

William Douglas "Doug" King^1,2,3,14,5
Martha Jane King^1,14,5
Thomas Edward "Tom" King^1,2,14,5,3

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hobson Galen King obituary in the Feb 5, 1967 edition.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trixie Craighead King Midkiff obituary in the Nov 19, 2023 edition.

Dorothy Jean Harris^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 18, 1930, d. May 9, 2021

Father

Frank Edward Harris^1,3,4

Mother

Cynthia Alice Burke^1,3,4

Dorothy Jean Harris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 18, 1930 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Bernard Matthew Spangler, son of Issac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead, on March 4, 1950 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of March 4, 1950,her married name was Spangler. Dorothy Jean Harris died on May 9, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.⁴ She Dorothy "Jean" Spangler, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Spangler; her son, Wayne Spangler; her parents, Frank and Cynthia Harris; her sisters, Hazel Craighead and Frankie McNett; and her brother, James "Pete" Harris. Jean is survived by her children, Nancy Kidd (Donnie), Dean Spangler, and Linda Bristow (Victor); her grandchildren, Nora Eanes, Donnie Kidd Jr., Lacey Beheler (Billy), Alex Bristow (Jackie), Steve Spangler (Kim), and Joshua Spangler; many great and great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Barbara Hendrick; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Carol and Gladys. Jean graduated from Bedford High School. She served many years as a waitress and retired with her last position at Red Lobster. Her passions were her family and her home. Jean kept an immaculate house. She loved her family and friends and if you were a friend, you were family. Jean loved her church and bible study at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Matt Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 13, 2021.⁴

Family

Bernard Matthew Spangler b. April 2, 1928, d. August 24, 1992

Marriage*

She married Bernard Matthew Spangler, son of Issac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead, on March 4, 1950 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3,4

Children

Nancy Carol Spangler^5,6,1,4
Dean Edward Spangler^5,6,1,3,4
Bernard Wayne Spangler^5,6,1,4 b. January 19, 1955, d. November 25, 1988
Linda Ann Spangler^5,6,1,3,4

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Jean Spangler obituary in the May 13, 2021 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard M. Spangler obituary in the Aug 25, 1992 edition.
[S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.

Jimmie Raymond Hawks^1,2,3

M, b. April 12, 1914, d. August 12, 1963

Jimmie Raymond Hawks was buried at Chestnut Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lamsburg, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 12, 1914 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He married Elorza Jane Wilda "Zora" Craighead, daughter of Emmett Bryant and Roberta Mandie/Minda "Bertie" Craighead, on September 19, 1950 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^1,2 Jimmie Raymond Hawks and Elorza Jane Wilda "Zora" Craighead were divorced on January 19, 1953 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jimmie Raymond Hawks died on August 12, 1963 at Lamsburg, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 49.³

Family

Elorza Jane Wilda "Zora" Craighead

Marriage*

He married Elorza Jane Wilda "Zora" Craighead, daughter of Emmett Bryant and Roberta Mandie/Minda "Bertie" Craighead, on September 19, 1950 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^1,2

Divorce*

Jimmie Raymond Hawks and Elorza Jane Wilda "Zora" Craighead were divorced on January 19, 1953 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2

Child

Jerry David "J. D." Hawks¹

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Mancie White^1,2

M, b. circa 1858

William Mancie White and Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner were divorced.² William Mancie White was born circa 1858 at Virginia.³ He married Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 19, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 159, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Occupation

1910

Farm laborer³

Family

Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner b. May 17, 1870, d. October 19, 1964

Divorce*

William Mancie White and Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner were divorced.²

Marriage*

William Mancie White married Lucinda Abigail "Abbie" Conner, daughter of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on October 19, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Ida Mancie White+³ b. May 19, 1906, d. June 5, 1994
John Woodson White^2,4 b. May 1, 1914, d. June 21, 1993

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Della Moran^1,2,3

F, b. March 8, 1890, d. March 11, 1935

Father

James Fleming Moran^1,3 b. June 2, 1853, d. February 7, 1918

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Walters^1,3 b. October 2, 1858, d. August 1, 1916

Mary Della Moran was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 8, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She married George Lewis Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on November 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 10, 1923,her married name was Conner. Mary Della Moran died on March 11, 1935 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 45.^4,2,5,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 96, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated as a servant in the household of Joseph L. Conner⁷

Family

George Lewis Conner b. January 16, 1874, d. May 20, 1948

Marriage*

Mary Della Moran married George Lewis Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on November 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Arthur Allen Conner+^8,9,10 b. August 18, 1924, d. April 13, 2020
Harvey Lewis Conner^4,2,3 b. August 21, 1925, d. September 1, 1925
Lemuel Ray "Lemmie" Conner^11,10 b. September 18, 1927, d. September 23, 2007
Emma May "Emmie" Conner+^8,10 b. September 18, 1927
Minnie Gay Conner+^12,8,10,13,3 b. February 3, 1932, d. May 13, 1995

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Arthur A. Conner obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter^1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1865, d. October 10, 1936

Father

Matthew Aleck Nutter^1,3

Mother

Malinda Alls^4,3

Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter was buried at Alls, Allen, and Saunders Cemetery, Rt. 624 near Mt. Union Community Church, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on December 3, 1865 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,4,2,3 As of 1893,her married name was Alls.⁵ She married Nicholas J. Alls in 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter married Wiley Alexander Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on July 31, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of July 31, 1926,her married name was Conner. Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter died on October 10, 1936 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^5,4,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 12, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

Family 1

Nicholas J. Alls b. November 23, 1859, d. September 3, 1921

Marriage*

Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter married Nicholas J. Alls in 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6

Family 2

Wiley Alexander Conner b. February 12, 1880, d. April 3, 1966

Marriage*

Louisa/Louise Annie Nutter married Wiley Alexander Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on July 31, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3

Citations

[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1257] Charles and Ruth G. Hale, Alls Family Cemetery, Rt. 624, Montgomery Co., VA.
[S577] Margaret Tynan, and Stephen Taylor Rena Worthen, Montgomery Co., Virginia Cemeteries, Volume II.
[S1258] Farris, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2259384&id=I1025
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ada Frances Doyle^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 2, 1920, d. July 9, 1980

Father

Paris Wade Doyle^1,6,4,5,7 b. October 1, 1876, d. March 15, 1954

Mother

Chloie Green "Cora" DeWeese^1,6,4,5,7 b. January 7, 1883, d. September 13, 1966

Her Social Security Number was 224-96-2381.⁸ Ada Frances Doyle was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,10,3,5 She was born on July 2, 1920 at Wabun, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,5 She married Wiley Alexander Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on November 27, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 As of November 27, 1941,her married name was Conner. Ada Frances Doyle died on July 9, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^1,2,3,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 190, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 38, District 81-26, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Wiley Alexander Conner b. February 12, 1880, d. April 3, 1966

Marriage*

Ada Frances Doyle married Wiley Alexander Conner, son of Joseph Landon "Landon" Conner and Mary Catherine "Kitty" Oakes, on November 27, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5

Citations

[S15] Wes McDaniel, "Wes and Gale's Family Tree (Doyle - Hall Family)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 17, 2003.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).

Mary Ann "Polly" Gray^1,2,3

F, b. January 27, 1814, d. February 3, 1853

Father

Edward Howard Gray Jr.⁴ b. before 1785, d. September, 1859

Mother

Mary Unknown⁴ d. before July 25, 1850

Mary Ann "Polly" Gray was buried at Old Sowder Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She Here is a portion of the email from Jim Gray about the parent's of Mary Gray. "It took many years for me to prove that John W. Gray and Edley Gray were brothers, sons of Edward Howard Gray, Jr., and not children of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr. To do this I had to prove that thre children of Joseph; William, Edward and Elizabeth Gray (Harris) moved to Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri.

What will I need to do in order to prove that Mary Gray who married James Poff in 1837 is not a daughter of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.? Many researchers simply claim Mary to be a daughter of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr. for two reasons: 1) that there is a daughter named Mary on Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.'s will, and 2) that Edward Gray (son of Joseph, or brother of Mary) signed her marriage certificate.

Let's rule out #2. I claim the same statement, that Edward Gray signed her marriage certificate, but state it is not her brother, Edward, but her father Edward. (Edward Howard Gray, Jr.) My claim actually makes more since than her brother due to the fact that her father was still alive at the time, and her brother had left Virginia, moving to Missouri.

Let's rule out #1. Just think how many Gray's could list a Mary on their wills.

Let's look at the only facts we have, besides a name listed on a will:

As I stated Mary's father was still alive when she married James Poff. This could have been Joseph Howard Gray, Sr., or his brother Edward Howard Gray, Jr. They were both still alive when Mary married in 1837.

Could Mary's brother, Edward Gray, have signed her marriage certificate. Highly unlikely since he, his brother William Gray, and his sister Elizabeth (Gray) Harris, were all living in Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri, shortly after Elizabeth Gray was married to Reuben Harris, 1832.

Mary married James Poff five years after her brother Edward had moved with his family to Missouri.

Unless someone can supply more substantial information on the father of Mary I propse her to be a daughter of Edward and not Joseph. Realize that my facts are lacking, but believe the known information of dates and where people moved and lived at the time of Mary's marriage and the signature on her marriage certificate is a strong indication of who her father actually was.⁴ She was born on January 27, 1814 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She married James Isaac Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6 As of January 19, 1837,her married name was Poff. Mary Ann "Polly" Gray died on February 3, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 39.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 260, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

James Isaac Poff b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865

Marriage*

Mary Ann "Polly" Gray married James Isaac Poff, son of Henry Adam Poff Sr. and Sarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder, on January 19, 1837 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6

Children

Caroline Poff+^8,7 b. circa 1839, d. before June 24, 1870
Martha Ann Poff+^8,7 b. November 24, 1840, d. September 15, 1904
Fleming Henry Poff+^7,8 b. April 28, 1842, d. September 15, 1904
Matilda Poff+^8,7,9 b. June 1, 1845, d. August 17, 1904
Amanda "Manda" Poff⁷ b. circa 1846, d. August 3, 1889
Charity Poff⁷ b. circa 1848
Rebecca Poff+^8,7 b. March, 1849
William Riley Poff+^10,8,11 b. October 1, 1851, d. February 26, 1938

Citations

[S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
[S66] Beverly Merritt, Franklin County, Virginia Marriage Bonds 1786-1853.
[S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
[S2818] Jim Gray, "Mary Ann Gray," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 10, 2011.
[S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S3622] Sumpter Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the William Riley Poff death certificate.

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue^1,2,3

M, b. July 26, 1887, d. April 29, 1975

Father

Robert E. Perdue² b. March 18, 1863, d. February 19, 1949

Mother

Rowena Victoria J. "Zoney" Wilson^2,4 b. May 14, 1862, d. February 2, 1961

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue was buried at Siner Cemetery, off Rt. 645, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-16-5836.⁵ He married Maggie Edwards.⁶ James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue was born on July 26, 1887 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Mary Elmer Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on March 3, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue died on April 29, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.¹

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 176, District 127, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 212, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 96, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Iron works helper⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1940		Sawmill operator¹⁰

Family 1

Maggie Edwards b. May 7, 1885, d. April 14, 1970

Marriage*

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue married Maggie Edwards.⁶

Family 2

Mary Elmer Poff b. April 20, 1892, d. November 16, 1922

Marriage*

James McDaniel "Jim" Perdue married Mary Elmer Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on March 3, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Bertha Ella Perdue+^11,8,6 b. April 28, 1910, d. December 25, 1988
Wilton Charles "Ballard" Perdue+^8,9,6 b. April 15, 1912, d. September 12, 1982
Brainard O. "Bernard" "Peanut" Perdue+^11,8,9,6 b. July 18, 1914, d. March 16, 1976
Kermit Mike Perdue+^8,9,6 b. November 10, 1916, d. August 10, 1987

Citations

[S222] Glenna G. Conner, Siner Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rowena Victoria Perdue obituary in the Feb 3, 1961 edition.
[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.
[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.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. January 20, 1894, d. December 16, 1985

Father

John William Conner^{8,9,10,11,5,7} b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^9,10,11,5,7 b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

His Social Security Number was 226-01-8008.¹² Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 20, 1894 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,2,3,5,6,7 He married Ila Gay Poff, daughter of James Samuel A. Poff and Lucy Mahala Manning, on September 20, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,9,14,4 Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner died on December 16, 1985 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 91.^15,3,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 31, District 104, Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1930

Dwelling 73, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁷

1940

Dwelling 194, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁸

1950

Dwelling 83, District 120-91, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁹

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹⁶
1930		Silk mill washer¹⁷
1940		Power company meter reader¹⁸
1950		Power company maintenance man¹⁹

Family

Ila Gay Poff b. June 29, 1898, d. May 11, 1992

Marriage*

Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner married Ila Gay Poff, daughter of James Samuel A. Poff and Lucy Mahala Manning, on September 20, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^13,9,14,4

Children

Lucy Elizabeth Conner+^{20,1,16,17,13,9,21,4,22,23,7} b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
George Washington Conner+^{20,1,16,17,13,9,21,23,24,5,7} b. April 8, 1919, d. April 22, 1995
Eva Mae Conner+^{20,1,17,13,9,21,25,23,18} b. February 27, 1921, d. July 19, 2010
Nannie Rubybelle "Nancy" Conner+^{20,1,17,13,9,21,4,18,26,23} b. July 2, 1923, d. May 6, 2017
Thelma Violet Conner+^{20,1,17,13,9,15,21,18,26,23} b. April 23, 1925, d. September 14, 2011
Mary Evelyn Conner+^{20,1,17,13,9,21,4,18,26,23,27} b. March 3, 1927, d. June 6, 2019
Anna Ella Conner+^17,4,18,23 b. December 17, 1928, d. October 31, 2012
Betty Jane Conner+^{20,1,17,13,9,21,4,18,23} b. February 17, 1930
James Willard "Bud" Conner+^{20,1,13,9,21,18,26,23,19,24} b. March 2, 1932, d. June 20, 2004
Mable Irene Conner+^{20,1,13,9,21,4,18,26,23,19,28} b. February 21, 1934, d. October 22, 2019
Norma Jean Conner^{20,1,13,9,21,4,18,26,23,19}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Washington Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1995 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Ella Mayhew obituary in the Nov 1, 2012 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ila Gay Poff Conner obituary in the May 13, 1992 edition.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[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.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Conner obituary in the Jun 25, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Conner Carter Holland obituary in the Sep 16, 2011 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Rubybelle Conner Andrews obituary in the May 8, 2017 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1774] Tampa Bay Online, From the Eva Mae Conner Hines Burton obituary in the Aug 1, 2010 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6048] Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, online www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com, From the Mary Evelyn Barbour obituary.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mable Conner Smallwood obituary.

Ila Gay Poff^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 29, 1898, d. May 11, 1992

Father

James Samuel A. Poff^2,1,4 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960

Mother

Lucy Mahala Manning^2,1,4 b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958

Her Social Security Number was 226-68-9734.⁶ Ila Gay Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 She was born on June 29, 1898 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She married Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on September 20, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,9 As of September 20, 1916,her married name was Conner. Ila Gay Poff died on May 11, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.^6,5,10 She Ila Gay Poff Conner, age 94, of Roanoke, died Monday. She was the widow of Isaac E. Conner and was a Charter Member of Life Tabernacle, Vinton, Va. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Lucy Conner of Salem; James and Carolyn Conner of Roanoke; nine daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy Hibbitts of Harvest, Ala; Eva (Mae) and Raymond Burton of Tampa, Fla; Nannie (Nancy) and Warren Andrews of Roanoke; Thelma and Odus Holland of Rocky Mount; Mary and John Barbour of Greensboro, N.C; Ella and William Mayhew of Roanoke; Mable and Robert Smallwood, Norma J. and Welford Thomas, all of Salem; Betty and Herbert H. Andrews of Roanoke; two brothers, Noah Poff of Salem; Sherman Poff of Roanoke; 48 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 13, 1992.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 254, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 31, District 104, Big Spring, Montgomery Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 73, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 194, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹³

1950

Dwelling 83, District 120-91, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁴

Family

Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner b. January 20, 1894, d. December 16, 1985

Marriage*

Ila Gay Poff married Isaac Eldridge "Ike" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on September 20, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,8,9

Children

Lucy Elizabeth Conner+^{15,16,11,12,3,5,17,9,18,19,20} b. June 6, 1917, d. January 29, 2013
George Washington Conner+^{15,16,11,12,3,5,21,17,19,22,10,20} b. April 8, 1919, d. April 22, 1995
Eva Mae Conner+^{15,16,12,3,5,17,23,19,13} b. February 27, 1921, d. July 19, 2010
Nannie Rubybelle "Nancy" Conner+^{15,16,12,3,5,17,9,13,24,19} b. July 2, 1923, d. May 6, 2017
Thelma Violet Conner+^{15,16,12,3,5,25,17,13,24,19} b. April 23, 1925, d. September 14, 2011
Mary Evelyn Conner+^{15,16,12,3,5,17,9,13,24,19,26} b. March 3, 1927, d. June 6, 2019
Anna Ella Conner+^12,9,13,19 b. December 17, 1928, d. October 31, 2012
Betty Jane Conner+^{15,16,12,3,5,17,9,13,19} b. February 17, 1930
James Willard "Bud" Conner+^{15,16,3,5,17,13,24,19,14,22} b. March 2, 1932, d. June 20, 2004
Mable Irene Conner+^{15,16,3,5,17,9,13,24,19,14,27} b. February 21, 1934, d. October 22, 2019
Norma Jean Conner^{15,16,3,5,17,9,13,24,19,14}

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ila Gay Poff Conner obituary in the May 13, 1992 edition.
[S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna Ella Mayhew obituary in the Nov 1, 2012 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James W. Conner obituary in the Jun 25, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Washington Conner obituary in the Apr 23, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Conner Carter Holland obituary in the Sep 16, 2011 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Conner Hibbitts obituary in the Jan 31, 2013 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nannie Rubybelle Conner Andrews obituary in the May 8, 2017 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry L. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1774] Tampa Bay Online, From the Eva Mae Conner Hines Burton obituary in the Aug 1, 2010 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S6048] Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, online www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com, From the Mary Evelyn Barbour obituary.
[S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mable Conner Smallwood obituary.

Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 13, 1902, d. June 25, 1981

Father

John William Conner^{7,8,9,10,11,5} b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^8,9,10,11,5 b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

His Social Security Number was 223-22-8840.² Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on May 13, 1902 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton on June 26, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4 Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner died on June 25, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,5,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton b. November 27, 1913, d. December 16, 1996

Marriage*

Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner married Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton on June 26, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,4

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Mae Conner obituary in the Dec 18, 1996 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conner-Melton marriage record.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2823] Little Hope Church Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanoke/cemeteries/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.

Hozie Lonzie Conner^1,2,3

M, b. April 18, 1905, d. September 1, 1942

Father

John William Conner^1,4,5,6,7 b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^1,4,5,6,7 b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

Hozie Lonzie Conner was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2 He was born on April 18, 1905 at Layayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Cemetery Inscriptions Book has a date of Apr 15, 1908.^8,9,2,3 He married Izola Angeline Hylton, daughter of Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton and Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson, on July 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Hozie Lonzie Conner died on September 1, 1942 at Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio, at age 37; Electrocuted while working on a job fo Norfolk & Western Railroad.^8,9,2,3,10

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 51, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Electrician¹¹

Family

Izola Angeline Hylton b. January 20, 1908, d. October 31, 1973

Marriage*

Hozie Lonzie Conner married Izola Angeline Hylton, daughter of Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton and Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson, on July 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Bobby Hylton Conner+^4,3,11 b. June 19, 1928, d. May 18, 2009
Billie Curtis Conner+^4,3,11,12,13 b. May 14, 1931, d. April 4, 2023
Donald Jerry Conner^4,3,14,11,12

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S782] Dale Hylton, "Hylton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 6, 2002.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S133] Don Conner, "Conner, Hozie & Izola," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 10, 2003.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Curtis Conner obituary in the Apr 7, 2023 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Izola Angeline Hylton^1,2

F, b. January 20, 1908, d. October 31, 1973

Father

Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton^1,3,4 b. November 15, 1873, d. November 26, 1958

Mother

Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson^3,1 b. September 24, 1877, d. January 1, 1937

Izola Angeline Hylton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2 She was born on January 20, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,1,3,7 She married Hozie Lonzie Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on July 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of July 30, 1927,her married name was Conner. Izola Angeline Hylton died on October 31, 1973 at Hendersonville, Sumner Co., Tennessee, at age 65.^5,7,2 She CONNER, Mrs. Izola Hylton, age 65 years, Wednesday afternoon, October 31, 1973, at her home, 118 Donmond Dr., Hendersonville. Survived by sons, Donald Conner, Hendersonville, Bobby H. Conner, Richmond, Va., Billy C. Conner, Weber City, Va; eight grandchildren; brother, J, W. Hylton, Floyd, Va. Interment: Jacksonville Cemetery. on November 1, 1973.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 77, District 5, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 51, District 32-7, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Family

Hozie Lonzie Conner b. April 18, 1905, d. September 1, 1942

Marriage*

Izola Angeline Hylton married Hozie Lonzie Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on July 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8

Children

Bobby Hylton Conner+^8,7,9,4,2 b. June 19, 1928, d. May 18, 2009
Billie Curtis Conner+^{8,7,4,10,11,2} b. May 14, 1931, d. April 4, 2023
Donald Jerry Conner^{8,7,12,4,10,2}

Citations

[S782] Dale Hylton, "Hylton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 6, 2002.
[S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Izola Hylton Conner obituary in the Nov 1, 1973 edition.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
[S133] Don Conner, "Conner, Hozie & Izola," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 10, 2003.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billie Curtis Conner obituary in the Apr 7, 2023 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Ruby May Conner¹

F, b. April 26, 1910, d. March 25, 2008

Father

John William Conner^2,3,1,4,5,6 b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^3,1,4,5,6 b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

Her Social Security Number was 223-28-1111.⁷ Ruby May Conner was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 26, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 She married Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,1,6,9 As of May 28, 1927,her married name was Woods. Ruby May Conner died on March 25, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.^6,9,7 She Ruby Conner Woods, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was the widow of Joseph C. Woods and predeceased by her parents, John and Eliz Conner. The last of seven children, she was also preceded in death by five brothers, Ike, Otey, Hosea, Jess and Benny Conner; a sister, Roxie Martin; and two sons, Joe Jr. and Doug Woods. Mrs. Woods was a longtime and devoted member of New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence T. and Hazel Woods, of Roanoke, Edward L. and Betty Woods, of Rocky Mount, and Randall W. and Lois Woods, of LaGrange, Ky; seven beloved grandchildren, Michael Woods and wife, Susan, Clarence Woods Jr., Robin Bowen and husband, Larry, Daniel Woods and wife, Gwen, Anthony Woods and wife, Becky, Keith Woods and wife, Tracey and Christina and husband, Bob; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March, 28, 2008, at New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Rev. Daniel G. Woods will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on March 26, 2008.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 365, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 344, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 714, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

Family

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods b. May 12, 1901, d. April 29, 1975

Marriage*

Ruby May Conner married Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,1,6,9

Children

Joseph Clarence Woods Jr.^6,12
Douglas Dorman "Doug" Woods^10,6,12,9 b. December 28, 1928, d. August 10, 1930
Clarence Thomas "C.T." Woods Sr.+^3,1,6,11,12 b. June 2, 1931, d. April 22, 2013
Edward Lynn Woods+^3,1,6,11,12 b. August 28, 1934, d. November 20, 2020
Randall Wayne Woods^3,1,6

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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 Edward Lynn Woods obitury in the Nov 22, 2020 edition.

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 12, 1901, d. April 29, 1975

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-09-1896.⁵ He was born on May 12, 1901 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Ruby May Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,3 Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods died on April 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 344, District 4, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 714, District 119-13, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Delivery truck driver⁸

1940

Dry cleaning salesman⁹

Family

Ruby May Conner b. April 26, 1910, d. March 25, 2008

Marriage*

Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods married Ruby May Conner, daughter of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on May 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,3

Children

Joseph Clarence Woods Jr.^7,10
Douglas Dorman "Doug" Woods^8,7,10,3 b. December 28, 1928, d. August 10, 1930
Clarence Thomas "C.T." Woods Sr.+^1,2,7,9,10 b. June 2, 1931, d. April 22, 2013
Edward Lynn Woods+^1,2,7,9,10 b. August 28, 1934, d. November 20, 2020
Randall Wayne Woods^1,2,7

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 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 Edward Lynn Woods obitury in the Nov 22, 2020 edition.

Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 14, 1913, d. April 20, 1965

Father

John William Conner^{1,5,2,6,7,8,9,10,4} b. February 4, 1871, d. June 4, 1959

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall^{1,2,6,7,8,9,10,4} b. June 2, 1873, d. June 4, 1956

His Social Security Number was 230-16-6673.¹¹ Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹² He was born on July 14, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,12,3,4 He married Grace Virginia Palmer, daughter of Henry David Palmer and Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp, on May 18, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,13 Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner died on April 20, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^12,3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 299, District 124, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 85, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 84, District 81-25, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1940

Farmer¹⁰

Family

Grace Virginia Palmer b. September 6, 1923, d. December 8, 1991

Marriage*

Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner married Grace Virginia Palmer, daughter of Henry David Palmer and Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp, on May 18, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,13

Children

Richard David Conner^6,3,13
Larry Glen Conner^6,3,13

Citations

[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John William Conner obituary in the Jun 5, 1959 edition.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Conner Woods obituary in the Mar 26, 2008 edition.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the William L. Poff death certificate.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grace Virginia Palmer^1,2

F, b. September 6, 1923, d. December 8, 1991

Father

Henry David Palmer^1,3 b. April 11, 1895, d. October 29, 1968

Mother

Rinda Essie "Reny" Yopp^1,3 b. June 3, 1900, d. March 14, 1983

Her Social Security Number was 227-14-1955.⁴ Grace Virginia Palmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 6, 1923 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She married Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on May 18, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,8 As of May 18, 1940,her married name was Conner. Grace Virginia Palmer died on December 8, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,5 She Grace Virginia Conner, age 68, of Roanoke died Sunday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard D. and Almeda Conner, Copper Hill; Larry G. and Florence Conner, Troutville; two brothers, Sherman Palmer, Elliston; Walter Palmer, Vinton; five sisters, Myrtle Sowers, Roanoke; Elsie Hooker, Elliston; Hazel Tolley, Roanoke; Edith Welch, Salem; Helen Craighead, Lafayette; one grandson, Allan B. Conner. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 10, at 12:00 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Steven Greer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 12:00 noon Monday. on December 9, 1991.⁵

Family

Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner b. July 14, 1913, d. April 20, 1965

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Valentine "Benny" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on May 18, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,7,2,8

Children

Richard David Conner^5,7,2,8
Larry Glen Conner^5,7,2,8

Citations

[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Virginia Conner obituary in the Dec 9, 1991 edition.
[S1329] Sherwood Memorial Park, Sherwood Memorial Park (Conner Lot Inquiry List).
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Hampton Gray

M, b. October 15, 1808, d. August 21, 1870

Father

Joseph Howard Gray Sr.^1,2 b. March, 1779, d. September, 1863

Mother

Anna "Annie" Custer² b. March 1, 1780, d. January 3, 1850

James Hampton Gray was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He James Howard Gray set aside the family cemetery in his will. He built the old two story brick house located close nearbyand also old fashioned water wheel mill that was used for grinding limestone for cement. His initial "G" is inscribed on the chimney. He later added a water powered saw mill. James also gpt a license to operate a "Public House" offering food, lodging, and animal shelter to the Appalacian Trail travelers that passed by his land.⁴ He was born on October 15, 1808 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,5,2 He married Rhoda Ella Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on November 6, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 James Hampton Gray died on August 21, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.^3,2

Census Records

1840

Floyd Co., Virginia

1 male 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo, 1 male & 2 females 0-4 yo⁹

1850

Dwelling 78, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1860

Dwelling 572, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1850

Farmer⁵

1860

Miller¹⁰

Family

Rhoda Ella Wilson b. 1809, d. March, 1872

Marriage*

James Hampton Gray married Rhoda Ella Wilson, daughter of Peter Wilson and Rhoda "Chloe" Hathaway, on November 6, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,8

Children

Osburn Wilson Gray+^11,12,5,10 b. December, 1833, d. June 12, 1902
Eliza A. Gray+^5,13 b. March 30, 1836, d. May 28, 1878
Oclara Gray⁵ b. circa 1838
James Matthew Gray+^13,5,10 b. May 1, 1840, d. September 24, 1889
Joseph Montgomery Gray+^5,13,10 b. May 16, 1842, d. April 22, 1909
Rhoda E. Gray+^13,5,10 b. circa May, 1844, d. August 19, 1889
Miriam Gray⁵ b. circa 1849, d. March, 1859
Julia C. "Juliett" Gray+^13,10 b. July 19, 1851, d. March 6, 1895
Asa Gray¹⁴ b. December 18, 1853

Citations

[S1095] Unknown, Gray-Cannaday & Joseph Howard Gray Sr. in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Sep 17, 2003, From the abstract of the will of Joseph Howard Gray, Sr.
[S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
[S171] Charles Gray with additions by David Shank in Mar 2004, Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery Transcription.
[S229] Charles Gray, "Gary/Kropff," e-mail to Edgar Vest, Apr 30, 1998.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
[S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S67] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin County, Virginia 1853 - 1875.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Infant Conner

F, b. December 14, 1921, d. December 19, 1921

Father

Elder Joseph Otie Conner^1,2,3,4 b. September 29, 1899, d. December 26, 1966

Mother

Mary Lucinda Sowers^1,3,4 b. July 6, 1901, d. February 15, 1992

Infant Conner was buried at Martin Cemetery, on the farm now owned by James & Dale Austin on Goff Road in NE Floyd County, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 14, 1921 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She died on December 19, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S2389] Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/martin.html
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.