James W. Forgie1,2

M, b. January 4, 1925, d. March 1, 2001
FatherWilliam Raymond Forgie1,2,3 b. September 6, 1900, d. January 15, 1990
MotherBonnie Belle Craft1,2,3 b. November 11, 1903, d. July 28, 1998
     James W. Forgie was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 231-22-7500.5 He married Margaret Unknown.4 James W. Forgie was born on January 4, 1925 at Virginia.2,5 He died on March 1, 2001 at age 76.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 10, District 12, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 184, District 10-16, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia3

Family

Margaret Unknown b. March 22, 1927, d. October 16, 1996
Marriage*James W. Forgie married Margaret Unknown.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Craft Forgie obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3228] Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Edward "Ed" Forgie1,2

M, b. March 11, 1939, d. March 3, 2009
FatherWilliam Raymond Forgie1,2,3 b. September 6, 1900, d. January 15, 1990
MotherBonnie Belle Craft1,2,3 b. November 11, 1903, d. July 28, 1998
     Robert Edward "Ed" Forgie was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 He married Bessie Lee Cabaniss.2 Robert Edward "Ed" Forgie was born on March 11, 1939 at Bedford Co., Virginia.4,2 He died on March 3, 2009 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.2,4 He Robert Edward (Ed) Forgie, 69, of 200 Ferrol Avenue, (Wesgate) Clifton Forge, Va., died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1939, in Bedford County, Va., a son of the late William Raymond and Bonnie Belle Craft Forgie. He was a self employed electrical contractor and carpenter. He belonged to the I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), and was a member of Walnut Grove Union Church in Montvale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Mundy; and a brother, William "Bill" Forgie. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Lee Cabaniss Forgie of Clifton Forge; three daughters, Lori Beamer of Thornton, Colo., Charlotte Cook of Forest, and Shelby Cook of Madison; three sons, Eric Forsyth of Bemidji, Minn., Dwaine Forsyth of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Robert Edward Cook of Richmond; his four step children, Kenneth Almond and wife, Jeanie, of Vinton, Cindy Abbott and husband, Glenn, of Columbia, S.C., James Almond and wife, Brenda, of Roanoke, and Pamela Abshire and husband, Daniel, of Roanoke; four sisters, Nancy Rowles of Lynchburg, Mary Sue Millard and husband, Bob, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Iva Mae Heisler and husband, Marvin, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Ruby Cox and husband, Darrell, of Chattanooga, Tenn; two brothers, Raymond Forgie and wife, Anna Mae, of Roanoke, and David Forgie and wife, Barbara, of Richmond; nine grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with the Reverend Edith Snedegar and the Reverend J. Glenn Linthicum officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery in Montvale. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, March 5, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home. on March 5, 2009.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 184, District 10-16, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia3

Family

Bessie Lee Cabaniss
Marriage*Robert Edward "Ed" Forgie married Bessie Lee Cabaniss.2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Craft Forgie obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Edward Forgie obituary in the Mar 5, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joseph Douglas Ward Jr.1,2

M, b. March 16, 1941, d. July 17, 2002
FatherJoseph Douglas Ward Sr.1,2 b. November 23, 1917, d. January 21, 1974
MotherEva B. Craft1,2 b. circa October, 1919, d. March 19, 2002
     Joseph Douglas Ward Jr. was buried at Montvale Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 1075 Dewey Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-50-4199.3 He was born on March 16, 1941.3 He died on July 17, 2002 at Virginia at age 61.2,3 He WARD, Joseph Douglas Jr., 61, of Montvale, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2002 after a long and gallant fight with diabetes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Douglas Ward, Sr. and Eva Craft Ward. Surviving are his aunts, Bertha Craft Holland, Montvale and Estelle Craft Hackworth, Roanoke; numerous cousins, including Gala Ellis and Percy Moore, whom the family would like to thank for their special care and devotion. Funeral services will be conducted at the Montvale Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002 with the Rev. Tony Ward officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
on July 19, 2002.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Craft Ward obituary in the Mar 21, 2002 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Douglas Ward, Jr., obituary in the Jul 19, 2002 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Raymond Danny Forgie Jr.1,2

M, b. April 21, 1960, d. August 20, 1985
FatherRaymond Danny "Buddy" Forgie1
MotherAnna Mae Unknown1
     His Social Security Number was 229-96-6697.3 Raymond Danny Forgie Jr. was buried at Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, 6867 Pike Road, Montvale, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 He was born on April 21, 1960.3,2 He died on August 20, 1985 at age 25.3,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Craft Forgie obituary in the Jul 30, 1998 edition.
  2. [S4441] Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Waldo Craft1,2,3

M, b. January 29, 1917, d. January 3, 1986
FatherIrving Zedrick Craft1,2,3 b. June 17, 1878, d. February 15, 1935
MotherEdna Hattie Paitsel1,3,2,4 b. November 12, 1884, d. September 15, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 230-10-5219.5 Robert Waldo Craft was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 29, 1917 at Virginia.1,5 He died on January 3, 1986 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 68.5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 77, Ward 3, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 301, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 268, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Public square caretaker4

Citations

  1. [S46] Stephen A. Taylor & Rena B. Worthen, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1939-1962.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."

Pansy Lee Humphries1

F, b. 1902, d. 1964
     Pansy Lee Humphries was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1902 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 As of August 10, 1927,her married name was Craft.1 She married Ernest Henry Craft, son of Irving Zedrick Craft and Edna Hattie Paitsel, on August 10, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 Pansy Lee Humphries died in 1964.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 301, District 7, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 38, District 3-11, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia3

Family

Ernest Henry Craft b. 1905, d. 1954
Marriage*Pansy Lee Humphries married Ernest Henry Craft, son of Irving Zedrick Craft and Edna Hattie Paitsel, on August 10, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Ernest Henry Craft Jr.2,3
  • Rosalee Craft3
  • Wanda Craft3

Citations

  1. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillian Merle Milton1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 16, 1911, d. March 25, 1971
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,2,6,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,2,6,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Lillian Merle Milton was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on August 16, 1911 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.7,4,5 As of April 3, 1931,her married name was Duggins.4 She married Albert Lawrence Duggins on April 3, 1931.4 As of April 5, 1947,her married name was Gunter.8 Lillian Merle Milton married Richard Earl Gunter on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8,9,5 Lillian Merle Milton died on March 25, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.3 She Lillian Milton Gunter, 59, of 616 Lucerne Street, NW, widow of Richard E. Gunter, died Thursday at her home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald R. Edens, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with interment in Evergreen Burial Park. on March 26, 1971.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia6

Occupation

1940Laundry washer6

Family 1

Albert Lawrence Duggins b. June 2, 1910, d. March 6, 1977
Marriage*Lillian Merle Milton married Albert Lawrence Duggins on April 3, 1931.4 
Child

Family 2

Richard Earl Gunter b. October 23, 1908, d. December 29, 1965
Marriage*Lillian Merle Milton married Richard Earl Gunter on April 5, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,8,9,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Milton Gunter obituary in the Mar 26, 1971 edition.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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&
  8. [S4446] Our Notable Virginia Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42731816/person/19826283775
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Earl Gunter obituary in an unknown edition.

Howard Price Milton1,2,3,4

M, b. August 6, 1913, d. May 12, 1980
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,5,3,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,5,3,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Howard Price Milton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.6,4 He was born on August 6, 1913 at Craig Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Mary Josephine Paynter on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 Howard Price Milton married Betty Ellen Long on March 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Howard Price Milton died on May 12, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1940Shoe salesman5

Family 1

Mary Josephine Paynter b. November 3, 1919, d. April 7, 1970
Marriage*Howard Price Milton married Mary Josephine Paynter on February 7, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,3 

Family 2

Betty Ellen Long
Marriage*Howard Price Milton married Betty Ellen Long on March 23, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1320] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of George M. Craft."
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&

Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton1

F, b. June 6, 1914, d. May 31, 1957
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton2,3 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft2,3 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 6, 1914 at Craig Co., Virginia.4 As of November 3, 1931,her married name was King.5 She married Charles Blount "Charlie" King on November 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton died on May 31, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.1 She Lorraine (Mattie) Milton King, 42, of 1625 Chapman Avenue, SW, died last night. Surviving are her husband, Charles B. King; two sons, Charles M. and Milton D. King, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Nester, Bent Mountain; Mrs. R.E. Gunter, Roanoke; four grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at Lotz by the Rev. J.L. Coppock with burial in Cross Roads Cemetery, Craig County. on June 1, 1957.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia3

Family

Charles Blount "Charlie" King b. July 17, 1909, d. November 28, 1964
Marriage*Lorraine Norine "Mattie" Milton married Charles Blount "Charlie" King on November 3, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorraine Milton King obituary in the Jun 1, 1957 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4445] Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S4446] Our Notable Virginia Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/42731816/person/19826283775
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charlie M. King obituary in the Oct 29, 2002 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milton Delano King obituary in the Feb 14, 2016 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ethel Marie Milton1,2,3,4

F, b. May 29, 1917, d. January 25, 1966
FatherPrice Pleasant Milton1,2,5,4 b. May 16, 1882, d. July 15, 1959
MotherEmma Maude Craft1,2,5,4 b. October 11, 1887, d. November 6, 1962
     Ethel Marie Milton was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on May 29, 1917 at Craig Co., Virginia.3 As of March 13, 1940,her married name was Lester.4 She married Luther Evans Lester on March 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 As of October 29, 1949,her married name was Nester.4 Ethel Marie Milton married Ralph Lee Nester on October 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 Ethel Marie Milton died on January 25, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.6 She Ethel Milton Nester, 48, of 932 Morehead Avenue, SE, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ralph L. Nester; a son, Charles E. Lester, Roanoke; a brother, Howard P. Milton, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Gunter, Roanoke. Lotz handling arrangements. on January 26, 1966.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 81, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 168, District 119-24, Roanoke, Virginia5

Family 1

Luther Evans Lester b. August 15, 1915, d. October 4, 1975
Marriage*Ethel Marie Milton married Luther Evans Lester on March 13, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,4 
Child
  • Charles Edward Lester6,4

Family 2

Ralph Lee Nester b. April 22, 1911, d. June 1, 2002
Marriage*Ethel Marie Milton married Ralph Lee Nester on October 29, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Milton Nester obituary in the Jan 26, 1966 edition.