Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

William Lemon "Willie" Stump^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 13, 1879, d. December 7, 1969

Father

William R. Stump¹ b. circa 1850, d. before June 25, 1900

Mother

Mary Ann Collins¹ b. September 29, 1847, d. September 6, 1929

William Lemon "Willie" Stump married Helen Ester Shockey, daughter of Giles William Shockey and Mary Geraldine King.^6,5 William Lemon "Willie" Stump was buried at Dewey Stump Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1879 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Apr 15, 1878.^1,2,3,5 He married Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, daughter of Terry Teel and Lydia Margaret Wilson, on December 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 William Lemon "Willie" Stump died on December 7, 1969 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 90.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 166, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 35, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 240, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 215, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 205, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1899		Farmer¹
1900		Farmer²
1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Farmer⁹
1940		Farmer¹⁰

Family 1

Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel b. January, 1877, d. June 30, 1923

Marriage*

William Lemon "Willie" Stump married Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel, daughter of Terry Teel and Lydia Margaret Wilson, on December 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5

Children

Bessie Mae Stump+^7,8,6,5 b. December 16, 1900, d. January 14, 1989
Crissie Leonard "Chris" Stump+^7,8,6,1,11 b. June 20, 1902, d. March 14, 1988
Odessa V. "Dessie" Stump+^7,8,6,9 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
Blanche Ida Stump^7,8,6,9,5 b. August 20, 1906, d. April 4, 1970
Eva Odell Stump+^7,8,9 b. March 13, 1910, d. June 16, 1953
Robert Herman Stump¹² b. January 14, 1913, d. January 19, 1913

Family 2

Helen Ester Shockey b. May 21, 1898, d. June 28, 1969

Marriage*

William Lemon "Willie" Stump married Helen Ester Shockey, daughter of Giles William Shockey and Mary Geraldine King.^6,5

Child

Helen Ruth Stump^6,10

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Helen Shockey Stump obituary in the Jul 3, 1969 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.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Robert Herman Stump death certificate.

Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel^1,2,3

F, b. January, 1877, d. June 30, 1923

Father

Terry Teel^1,3,4,5 b. April, 1835

Mother

Lydia Margaret Wilson^1,3,4,5 b. circa 1843, d. before June 26, 1900

Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel was buried at Dewey Stump Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born in January, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 1, 1873.^1,6,3 She married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins, on December 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 28, 1899,her married name was Stump. Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel died on June 30, 1923 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 46.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 94, District 106, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 166, District 31, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 35, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 240, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

Family

William Lemon "Willie" Stump b. April 13, 1879, d. December 7, 1969

Marriage*

Arminda "Minda" "Mindie" Teel married William Lemon "Willie" Stump, son of William R. Stump and Mary Ann Collins, on December 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Bessie Mae Stump+^7,2,3 b. December 16, 1900, d. January 14, 1989
Crissie Leonard "Chris" Stump+^7,2,1,8 b. June 20, 1902, d. March 14, 1988
Odessa V. "Dessie" Stump+^7,2 b. circa 1904, d. October 12, 1996
Blanche Ida Stump^7,2,3 b. August 20, 1906, d. April 4, 1970
Eva Odell Stump+^7,2 b. March 13, 1910, d. June 16, 1953
Robert Herman Stump⁹ b. January 14, 1913, d. January 19, 1913

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Robert Herman Stump death certificate.

Terry C. Teel^1,2

M, b. April 30, 1877

Father

Terry Teel^1,2 b. April, 1835

Mother

Lydia Margaret Wilson^1,2 b. circa 1843, d. before June 26, 1900

Terry C. Teel was born on April 30, 1877 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 94, District 106, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[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.
[S7] Evelyn Ruhga Brennfoerder & Beverly De Avila (e-mail address), Felton Family History.

Joseph A. Profitt¹

M, d. before October 8, 1902

Joseph A. Profitt married Margaret A. Gray in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Joseph A. Profitt died before October 8, 1902.²

Family

Margaret A. Gray b. circa 1869

Marriage*

He married Margaret A. Gray in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[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.

John Milton Miles^1,2

M, b. April 16, 1875, d. October 16, 1898

Father

Captain Robert Edwin Miles^3,2 b. December 8, 1839, d. December 5, 1942

Mother

Abigail Smith^3,2 b. October 19, 1836, d. November 30, 1927

John Milton Miles was buried at Shank Cemetery, on the former Henry and Joel Shank farm and Beaver Dam Creek and U.S. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Eugenia S. Shank, daughter of Joel Shank and Mary Antoinette Wickham, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Milton Miles died on October 16, 1898 at age 23.⁴

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Eugenia S. Shank b. June 29, 1875, d. February 28, 1963

Marriage*

John Milton Miles married Eugenia S. Shank, daughter of Joel Shank and Mary Antoinette Wickham, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Citations

[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S2391] Floyd County Historical Society Cemeteries of Floyd County, VA, online http://floydcountyhistoricalsociety.org/cemeteries/alpha.html
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Helen Forbes^1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1909, d. July 4, 2006

Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1306.² Gladys Helen Forbes was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on August 22, 1909 at Wirtz, Franklin Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Aug 20, 1909.^1,2,3 As of August 16, 1993,her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Arthur Lewis Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on August 16, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Gladys Helen Forbes died on July 4, 2006 at Virginia at age 96.²

Family

Arthur Lewis Wimmer b. December 21, 1907, d. October 9, 2003

Marriage*

She married Arthur Lewis Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on August 16, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

Citations

[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.
[S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, 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&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&

Warren Randolph DeLong^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 8, 1912, d. August 19, 1970

His Social Security Number was 230-03-3986.⁵ Warren Randolph DeLong was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 8, 1912 at Lithia, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Willie Adeline Wimmer, daughter of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on February 8, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Warren Randolph DeLong died on August 19, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.³

Family

Willie Adeline Wimmer b. November 4, 1913, d. January 8, 2007

Marriage*

He married Willie Adeline Wimmer, daughter of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on February 8, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4

Children

Robert W. DeLong⁴
Judy Adeline DeLong^6,4

Citations

[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[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 Adeline Wimmer DeLong obituary in the Jan 9, 2017 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Crawford¹

M, b. circa 1911

James Crawford married Evelyn Nadine Wimmer, daughter of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.^2,3,1 James Crawford was born circa 1911 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 145, District 119-54, Roanoke, Virginia

Occupation

1940

Draftsman¹

Family

Evelyn Nadine Wimmer b. November 25, 1911, d. September 16, 1982

Marriage*

James Crawford married Evelyn Nadine Wimmer, daughter of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.^2,3,1

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Lewis Wimmer obitutary in the Oct 11, 2003 edition.
[S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/

Sallie Whitenack¹

F, b. circa 1884

Father

Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack¹ b. April 12, 1845, d. May 5, 1908

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Sisson¹ b. February 15, 1850, d. June 28, 1926

Sallie Whitenack was born circa 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married William C. "Will" Vest, son of William Madison Vest and Mary Susan Boone, on April 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 25, 1906,her married name was Vest.

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

William C. "Will" Vest b. December 27, 1883, d. March 12, 1916

Marriage*

Sallie Whitenack married William C. "Will" Vest, son of William Madison Vest and Mary Susan Boone, on April 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

William C. "Will" Vest¹

M, b. December 27, 1883, d. March 12, 1916

Father

William Madison Vest¹ b. December 19, 1854, d. April 5, 1934

Mother

Mary Susan Boone¹ b. January 1, 1850, d. March 26, 1923

William C. "Will" Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on December 27, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sallie Whitenack, daughter of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on April 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William C. "Will" Vest died on March 12, 1916 at Virginia at age 32.^2,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1906

Carpenter¹

Family

Sallie Whitenack b. circa 1884

Marriage*

William C. "Will" Vest married Sallie Whitenack, daughter of Doctor Thompsom "Thomas" Whitenack and Mary Elizabeth Sisson, on April 25, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

John Anthony Okes^1,2,3

M, b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Father

William Winfield Scott Oakes^1,2,4 b. January 24, 1853, d. June 4, 1939

Mother

Catherine Rosabelle Moran^1,2,4 b. July 25, 1851, d. June 6, 1935

His Social Security Number was 236-10-6374.⁵ John Anthony Okes was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 18, 1881 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Prudence Jane Kelley, daughter of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 John Anthony Okes died on December 28, 1976 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^2,4 He Funeral services for John Okes, 95, of Blue Jay, will be held a 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Church of God on South Valley Drive with the Rev. Ivan P. Alls in charge. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. He died Tuesday morning in a local hospital of natural causes. Born July 18, 1881, in Peterstown, he was a son of the late William Scott and Catherine Moran Okes. He operated a country store at Dunns in Mercer County and was a school teacher in Mercer and Raleigh counties in the early 1900s. He was a former manager of Blue Jay Lumber Co. and ran a small grocery and confectionery at Beaver from 1939 until the early 1960s. A charter member of the First Church of God on South Valley Drive, he was also a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Pauline at home; two sons, Karl of Daniels and Kermit of Beaver; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His wife, Prudence J. Okes, preceded him in death in 1948. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Calfee Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Clyde McClure, Harold Ward, James D. Robinson, S. L. Ramsey, H.H. Meador and Bud Bennett. on December 29, 1976.^5,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 60, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 491, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1907		Teacher¹
1920		Store manager⁷
1930		General store store manager⁸

Family

Prudence Jane Kelley b. March 19, 1880, d. March 3, 1948

Marriage*

John Anthony Okes married Prudence Jane Kelley, daughter of Moses Greer Kelley and Kesiah Catherine Conner, on April 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,6

Children

Karl Jansen Okes+^7,2,6,4 b. April 30, 1908, d. July 13, 1983
Roy Banks Okes² b. July 7, 1909, d. July 28, 1909
Clifford Dale Okes² b. October 11, 1910, d. June 6, 1911
Pauline Okes^7,2,6,4 b. April 19, 1915, d. March 7, 1996
Kermit Kelley/Kelly Okes+^7,2,9,6,4,10 b. July 7, 1919, d. July 6, 1998

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 4, 1948 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oakes-Truman marriage record.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.

William Winfield Scott Oakes^1,2,3

M, b. January 24, 1853, d. June 4, 1939

Father

William Berle "Burl" Oakes^3,4 b. October 15, 1816, d. August 21, 1887

Mother

Abigail Oakes^3,4 b. October 7, 1822, d. March 12, 1913

William Winfield Scott Oakes was buried at Oakes Family Cemetery, Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 24, 1853 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Catherine Rosabelle Moran, daughter of John D. Moran and Martha Jane Cannaday, on August 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ William Winfield Scott Oakes died on June 4, 1939 at Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³

Family

Catherine Rosabelle Moran b. July 25, 1851, d. June 6, 1935

Marriage*

He married Catherine Rosabelle Moran, daughter of John D. Moran and Martha Jane Cannaday, on August 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

John Anthony Okes+^1,3,5 b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.

Catherine Rosabelle Moran^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 25, 1851, d. June 6, 1935

Father

John D. Moran^4,3 b. October 12, 1812, d. January, 1883

Mother

Martha Jane Cannaday^3,4 b. 1811, d. July 21, 1866

Catherine Rosabelle Moran was born on July 25, 1851 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married William Winfield Scott Oakes, son of William Berle "Burl" Oakes and Abigail Oakes, on August 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ As of August 21, 1873,her married name was Oakes. Catherine Rosabelle Moran died on June 6, 1935 at Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.³

Family

William Winfield Scott Oakes b. January 24, 1853, d. June 4, 1939

Marriage*

She married William Winfield Scott Oakes, son of William Berle "Burl" Oakes and Abigail Oakes, on August 21, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

John Anthony Okes+^1,3,5 b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.

Karl Jansen Okes^1,2

M, b. April 30, 1908, d. July 13, 1983

Father

John Anthony Okes^1,2,3,4 b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Mother

Prudence Jane Kelley^1,2,3,4 b. March 19, 1880, d. March 3, 1948

His Social Security Number was 233-42-1408.⁵ Karl Jansen Okes was born on April 30, 1908 at Dunns, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He married Virginia Katherine Rawn on September 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Karl Jansen Okes died on July 13, 1983 at Hillsboro, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 60, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

Family

Virginia Katherine Rawn b. January 4, 1919, d. September 4, 2002

Marriage*

Karl Jansen Okes married Virginia Katherine Rawn on September 1, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.²

Children

Sandra Kay Okes^2,6
Sherry Lynn Okes^2,6
Duke Wayne Okes^2,6
Roger Neal Okes^2,6

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 4, 1948 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3635] Nancy Okes, "Karl and Virginia Okes Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 25, 2013.

Pauline Okes^1,2,3,4

F, b. April 19, 1915, d. March 7, 1996

Father

John Anthony Okes^1,2,3,5 b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Mother

Prudence Jane Kelley^1,2,3,5 b. March 19, 1880, d. March 3, 1948

Her Social Security Number was 234-62-6434.⁶ Pauline Okes was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 19, 1915 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She died on March 7, 1996 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^6,2,4 She BEAVER - Pauline Okes, 80, of Beaver died Thursday, March 7, 1996, in a local hospital after a long illness. She was a teacher for Raleigh County School System with 38 years of service, a member of West Virginia Education Association and the Raleigh County Education Association. She was a member, superintendent and Sunday School teacher at the First Church of God, Beckley. Surviving: brother, Kermit Okes of Beaver; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Church of God, Beaver, with the Rev. Vondie L. Cook III and the Rev. Chalmer Abrams officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on March 9, 1996.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 60, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 491, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁷

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 4, 1948 edition.
[S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Pauline Okes obituary in the Mar 9, 1996 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Kermit Kelley/Kelly Okes^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 7, 1919, d. July 6, 1998

Father

John Anthony Okes^5,1,2,6,7,3 b. July 18, 1881, d. December 28, 1976

Mother

Prudence Jane Kelley^5,1,2,6,7,3 b. March 19, 1880, d. March 3, 1948

His Social Security Number was 232-16-7033.⁸ Kermit Kelley/Kelly Okes was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 7, 1919 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,1,2,3,4 He married Edith Truman on October 12, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9,3 Kermit Kelley/Kelly Okes died on July 6, 1998 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^8,1,10,9 He BEAVER - Kermit K. Okes, 78, of Beaver died July 6, 1998, in a local hospital. He was a retired field supervisor from the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, was a graduate of Shady Spring High School, attended Morris Harvey College, Charleston. He was a member of Beaver United Methodist Church, the church choir and the Beaver Lions Club and served with the Army's 305th General Hospital Division during World War II. Surviving: wife, Edith T. Okes; sons, Gary D. Okes of Richmond, John R. Okes of Beckley, Thomas D. Okes of Beaver; six grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beaver United Methodist Church with the Rev. Virgil Cook and the Rev. Allen Johnson officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum B, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Beaver United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 523, Beaver, WV 25813.
on July 7, 1998.¹⁰

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 60, District 159, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 491, District 8, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia

¹¹

Family

Edith Truman b. March 16, 1920, d. February 15, 2001

Marriage*

Kermit Kelley/Kelly Okes married Edith Truman on October 12, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9,3

Children

Gary Douglas Okes^1,2,9
John Randall Okes^1,2,9
Thomas Dale Okes^1,2,9

Citations

[S842] Brian T. Seberle, "William B. Oakes," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 28, 2001.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Oakes-Truman marriage record.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Prudence J. Okes obituary in the Mar 4, 1948 edition.
[S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the John Okes obituary in the Dec 29, 1976 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S7998] Calfee Funeral Home, online www.calfeefuneralhome.com, From the Edith Truman Okes obituary.
[S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Kermit K. Okes obuituary in the Jul 7, 1998 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Lewis Maxey^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1884, d. March 13, 1963

His Social Security Number was 226-12-3589.⁵ Andrew Lewis Maxey was born on July 27, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,4 He married Carrie Ella DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on October 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Andrew Lewis Maxey died on March 13, 1963 at age 78.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 339, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 219, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 404, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Occupation

1907		Sawyer⁶
1910		Farm laborer²
1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Farmer³

Family

Carrie Ella DeWeese b. October, 1879, d. October 13, 1965

Marriage*

Andrew Lewis Maxey married Carrie Ella DeWeese, daughter of John William DeWeese and Dotia Levicia Wilson, on October 3, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey+^1,2,3,7,8 b. July 22, 1909, d. October 30, 1984
Infant Maxey⁹ b. September 10, 1912, d. October 25, 1912
James Walter "Jinks" Maxey^3,7 b. September 2, 1914, d. March 6, 1980
Herbert Riley Maxey+^3,7 b. August 8, 1918, d. April 4, 1999

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.

Marion Francis Radford^1,2

M, b. May 2, 1867, d. December 21, 1932

Marion Francis Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Nina Elizabeth Thompson.^2,3 Marion Francis Radford was born on May 2, 1867.² He died on December 21, 1932 at age 65.²

Family

Nina Elizabeth Thompson b. March 8, 1870, d. August 3, 1909

Marriage*

He married Nina Elizabeth Thompson.^2,3

Children

Peter Bernard Radford+¹ b. December 8, 1889, d. June 18, 1983
Irvin Brennard Radford+³ b. June 5, 1893, d. August 18, 1979
Frances May Radford+^1,4 b. June 14, 1897, d. February 20, 1988

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S211] Ruth G. Hale, Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S3597] Taylor Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11118195/person/-206287613
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Paul Robert King^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1895, d. March 19, 1971

Paul Robert King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 21, 1895 at Roanoke, Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 23, 1895.^3,4 He married Carrie Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Paul Robert King died on March 19, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 259, District 50, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1930

Dwelling 135, District 14, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 244, District 81-20, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1913		Farmer¹
1920		Coal mine laborer²
1930		Coal mine track man⁵
1940		State highway landscaper⁶

Family

Carrie Poff b. April 17, 1893, d. January 1, 1964

Marriage*

Paul Robert King married Carrie Poff, daughter of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Charles Everett King^2,5,7,8,4 b. October 12, 1913, d. July 18, 1986
Robert Samuel King+^2,5,7,8,6 b. May 31, 1915, d. December 28, 1994
Merrmon King^2,5,7,8,4,6 b. April 7, 1917, d. September 8, 1972
Mary Elizabeth King+^2,5,7,8,9,10 b. January 8, 1919, d. May 1, 2012
Willard William King+^{5,7,8,10,6,11} b. December 12, 1920, d. January 24, 2004
James Clinton King+^5,7,8,10,6 b. February 6, 1923, d. March 3, 2006
Morgan Mahone King+^5,7,8,6 b. March 15, 1925, d. February 14, 2003

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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 James Clinton King obituary in the Mar 5, 2006 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Morgan Mahone King obituary in the Feb 16, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Elizabeth Blevins obituary in the May 3, 2012 edition.
[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.

Unknown Ridinger¹

M, d. before 1916

Unknown Ridinger died before 1916.¹ He married Flora Ellen Greer before 1916.¹

Family

Flora Ellen Greer b. April 7, 1869, d. January 27, 1960

Marriage*

Unknown Ridinger married Flora Ellen Greer before 1916.¹

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Larkin A. Underwood¹

M, b. circa 1852

Larkin A. Underwood was buried at Larkin Underwood Cemetery, Rt. 602, below Parkway Church of the Brethren, in a pine grove on the grounds of the old house, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born circa 1852.³ He married Lucinda Catherine McPeak on September 3, 1879.⁴

Census Records

1890

Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Lucinda Catherine McPeak b. circa 1863

Marriage*

Larkin A. Underwood married Lucinda Catherine McPeak on September 3, 1879.⁴

Child

Claude Swanson Underwood+¹ b. December 17, 1892, d. 1964

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Lucinda Catherine McPeak¹

F, b. circa 1863

Lucinda Catherine McPeak was buried at Larkin Underwood Cemetery, Rt. 602, below Parkway Church of the Brethren, in a pine grove on the grounds of the old house, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born circa 1863.³ She married Larkin A. Underwood on September 3, 1879.⁴ As of September 3, 1879,her married name was Underwood.

Census Records

1890

Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Larkin A. Underwood b. circa 1852

Marriage*

Lucinda Catherine McPeak married Larkin A. Underwood on September 3, 1879.⁴

Child

Claude Swanson Underwood+¹ b. December 17, 1892, d. 1964

Citations

[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S295] Phyllis Goad Phillips & Genevieve Cochran Starkey, Cemeteries - Floyd County VA., Burks Fork District, Volume II.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp