Conrad Delbert Shaffer1,2,3

M, b. February 4, 1917, d. July 1, 2002
     Conrad Delbert Shaffer married Evelyn Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore.2 Conrad Delbert Shaffer was born on February 4, 1917 at Middle Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 He died on July 1, 2002 at Buckhannon, Upshur Co., West Virginia, at age 85.2 He Conrad Delbert Shaffer, 85, of Hurricane, formerly of Elkview, died July 1, 2002, in a Private Care Home in Buckhannon after a long illness. He was a retired boiler operator from Union Carbide, South Charleston plant and a graduate of Elkview High School. He was a member of Pinch Ridge Memorial Church. Surviving; wife, Evelyn Elmore Shaffer; son, Harrison Shaffer and wife Sandy of Roane County; daughters, Mildred Graves of Glenville, Ga. and Wanda Taylor and husband Ray of Teays Valley; sister, Audrey Copen Harvey, of Buckhannon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grand- children; four great-great-grandchildren. on July 4, 2002.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 20-83, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Coal miner1

Family

Evelyn Elizabeth Elmore b. January 13, 1919, d. April 2, 2007
Marriage*Conrad Delbert Shaffer married Evelyn Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Conrad Delbert Shaffer obituary in the Jul 4, 2002 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Evelyn Elizabeth Shaffer obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
  5. [S10301] Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, online www.brannenkennedy.com, From the Mildred Ruth Shaffer Taylor Graves obituary.

Andrew Mooney1,2,3,4

M, b. January 7, 1919, d. August 7, 1969
     Andrew Mooney was buried at Elmore-Scott Cemetery, Quick, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-5625.5 He married Gertrude F. Elmore, daughter of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore.3,4 Andrew Mooney was born on January 7, 1919 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 17, 1919.2,5,3 He died on August 7, 1969 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 50.5,3,4 He Andrew Mooney, 50, of 2343 Bench Road, a retired miner for the Tucker Coal Co., died Thursday at Charleston Memorial Hospital. Survivors: wife, Gertrude Elmore Mooney; sons, Woodrow, at home, Mervin of Fort Gordon, Ga; daughters, Mrs. Christine Groff, Mrs. Judy Ann Grubbs, Miss Sheirlein Mooney and Miss Mary Ann Mooney of Charleston; brother, Orville of Indiana. Service will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. James Proctor in charge and burial in Elmore Cemetery at Quick. on August 8, 1969.4

Family

Gertrude F. Elmore b. December 16, 1923, d. January 8, 2009
Marriage*He married Gertrude F. Elmore, daughter of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore.3,4 
Children
  • Woodrow Mooney1,4
  • Christina/Christine Mooney1,4
  • Sheirlein Mooney1,4
  • Mary Ann Mooney1,4
  • Judy Ann Mooney+1,4 b. December 6, 1946, d. April 18, 2005
  • Marvin Samuel Mooney1,6,4

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gertrude F. Mooney obituary in the Jan 10, 2009 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Mooney death certificate.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Andrew Mooney obituary in the Aug 8, 1969 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Matthew Elmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 14, 1859, d. December 17, 1937
FatherJohn Elmore3,4,6 b. circa 1828, d. before 1869
MotherNancy Criner3,4,6 b. circa 1829, d. January, 1899
     John Matthew Elmore was buried at Amma Cemetery, Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on November 14, 1859 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 He married Elizabeth Jane McCroskey on November 15, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5 John Matthew Elmore died on December 17, 1937 at Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 438, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 136, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 27, District 96, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 32, District 80, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia8
1920Dwelling 217, District 118, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia9
1930Dwelling 208, District 2, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farmer1
1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer10

Family

Elizabeth Jane McCroskey b. July 26, 1866, d. March 8, 1932
Marriage*John Matthew Elmore married Elizabeth Jane McCroskey on November 15, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2327] Amma Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=elmore&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=27533899&CRid=303181&df=all&
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Matthew Elmore death record.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-McCroskey marriage record.
  6. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William P. Elmore death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward C. Elmore death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patrick H. Henry death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Westfall-Elmore marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lonnie Samuel Elmore death certificate.
  16. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  17. [S8350] Unknown compiler, Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elizabeth Jane McCroskey1,2,3

F, b. July 26, 1866, d. March 8, 1932
     Elizabeth Jane McCroskey was buried at Amma Cemetery, Amma, Roane Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on July 26, 1866 at Virginia.1,3 She married John Matthew Elmore, son of John Elmore and Nancy Criner, on November 15, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.4 As of November 15, 1883,her married name was Elmore.4 Elizabeth Jane McCroskey died on March 8, 1932 at West Virginia at age 65.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 27, District 96, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 32, District 80, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia5
1920Dwelling 217, District 118, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 208, District 2, Geary, Roane Co., West Virginia7

Family

John Matthew Elmore b. November 14, 1859, d. December 17, 1937
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane McCroskey married John Matthew Elmore, son of John Elmore and Nancy Criner, on November 15, 1883 at Roane Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patrick H. Henry death certificate.
  3. [S2327] Amma Cemetery, Roane Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=elmore&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=27533899&CRid=303181&df=all&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-McCroskey marriage record.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William P. Elmore death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edward C. Elmore death certificate.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lonnie Samuel Elmore death certificate.
  11. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  12. [S8350] Unknown compiler, Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Elmore1,2

M, b. circa 1828, d. before 1869
FatherWilliam Elmore2 b. circa 1787
MotherHannah Huffman2 b. circa 1790, d. December, 1856
     John Elmore married Nancy Criner.1 John Elmore was born circa 1828 at Virginia.2 He died before 1869.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 299, District 20, Giles Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 438, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1860Day laborer4

Family

Nancy Criner b. circa 1829, d. January, 1899
Marriage*John Elmore married Nancy Criner.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel T. Elmore death certificate.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, His widowed wife remarried on Apr 25, 1869.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Matthew Elmore death record.

Nancy Criner1

F, b. circa 1829, d. January, 1899
     Nancy Criner married John Elmore, son of William Elmore and Hannah Huffman.1 Her married name was Elmore. Her married name was Foster.2 Nancy Criner married David W. Foster.2 Nancy Criner was born circa 1829 at Virginia.3,4 She died in January, 1899 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 483, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 136, Elk, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

David W. Foster b. circa 1830
Marriage*Nancy Criner married David W. Foster.2 

Family 2

John Elmore b. circa 1828, d. before 1869
Marriage*Nancy Criner married John Elmore, son of William Elmore and Hannah Huffman.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel T. Elmore death certificate.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the W. B. Elmore death certificate.
  6. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  7. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the John Matthew Elmore death record.

Hannah Huffman1

F, b. circa 1790, d. December, 1856
     Hannah Huffman was born circa 1790 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.2,3 As of July 27, 1811,her married name was Elmore.1 She married William Elmore, son of John Elmore and Elizabeth Huffman, on July 27, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Hannah Huffman died in December, 1856 at Craig Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 299, District 20, Giles Co., Virginia2

Family

William Elmore b. circa 1787
Marriage*Hannah Huffman married William Elmore, son of John Elmore and Elizabeth Huffman, on July 27, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

William Elmore1,2

M, b. circa 1787
FatherJohn Elmore3 b. circa 1753
MotherElizabeth Huffman3
     William Elmore was born circa 1787 at North Carolina.1 He married Hannah Huffman on July 27, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1820Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), VirginiaFree white persons - males - under 10 - 2; free white persons, males, 26 thru 44 - 1; free white persons, females, under 10 - 2; free white persons, females, 26 thru 44 - 1; number of persons engaged in agriculture - 1; free white persons under 16 - 4; free white persons over 25 - 2; total free white persons - 6; total all persons - white, slaves, colored, other household members- 64
1850Dwelling 299, District 20, Giles Co., Virginia1

Family

Hannah Huffman b. circa 1790, d. December, 1856
Marriage*William Elmore married Hannah Huffman on July 27, 1811 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S645] Kraus-Everette Genealogy - Elmore Genalogy, online http://www.larkcom.us/ancestry/elmore/
  4. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  6. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Mildred Ruth "Millie" Shaffer1,2,3,4

F, b. March 30, 1941, d. December 25, 2020
FatherConrad Delbert Shaffer1,2,3 b. February 4, 1917, d. July 1, 2002
MotherEvelyn Elizabeth Elmore1,2,3 b. January 13, 1919, d. April 2, 2007
     Mildred Ruth "Millie" Shaffer Mildred Ruth Shaffer Taylor Graves, 79, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Affinis Hospice. She was born March 30, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia to Conard and Evelyn Elmore Shaffer and was the daughter of a dairy farmer. Mildred was a school bus driver and cleaned office buildings before becoming the first woman truck driver in the Eastern United States for Exxon. She also drove for Arcta Co-Op in California and numerous companies in Georgia before retiring in 2010. Mildred loved animals, children, to garden, be outdoors and her Chihuahua, Daphne. She was a stern person with a giving heart who would help anyone and is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Taylor Hiland and husband, Pat Hiland and a brother, Edward Thomas Shaffer. Mildred is survived by: Children, Pamela Mann of Glennville, GA, Cindy Taylor-Spivey (Rick) of Vidalia, GA; Siblings, Harrison Shaffer (Sandy) of Glennville, GA, Wanda Qualls (Jim) of Teays Valley, WV; Grandchildren, Robbie Lowe of Collins, GA, David Taylor of Glennville, GA, William Mann IV (Misty) of Glennville, GA, Great-Grandchildren, David Taylor, Jr, Preston Lowe, Caitlyn Lowe, Clayton Driggers, JR Lowe; Special Friend, Heath Dasher, several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.3 Her married name was Graves.3 She married Unknown Graves.3 Mildred Ruth "Millie" Shaffer was born on March 30, 1941 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.3 As of August 31, 1958,her married name was Taylor.4 She married Edwin Hampton Taylor on August 31, 1958 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 Mildred Ruth "Millie" Shaffer died on December 25, 2020 at Glennville, Tattnall Co., Georgia, at age 79.3

Family 1

Unknown Graves
Marriage*She married Unknown Graves.3 

Family 2

Edwin Hampton Taylor b. February 15, 1936, d. October 16, 2011
Marriage*Mildred Ruth "Millie" Shaffer married Edwin Hampton Taylor on August 31, 1958 at Big Chimney, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Evelyn Elizabeth Shaffer obituary in the Apr 4, 2007 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Conrad Delbert Shaffer obituary in the Jul 4, 2002 edition.
  3. [S10301] Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, online www.brannenkennedy.com, From the Mildred Ruth Shaffer Taylor Graves obituary.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Taylor-Shaffer marriage record.

Cora Mildred Carpenter1

F, b. August 21, 1930, d. August 26, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 233-70-1825.2 Cora Mildred Carpenter was born on August 21, 1930 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of August 15, 1950,her married name was Elmore.1 She married Roger Roy Elmore, son of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore, on August 15, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 Cora Mildred Carpenter died on August 26, 2011 at West Virginia at age 81.2,3 She Cora Mildred Elmore, 81, of Pinch passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 with her family by her side. She was a Christian, a member of Faith Rebekah Lodge, LAPM of WV. She was also a member of the VFW, the Ladies Auxiliary of Pinch Fire Department and the CB Club. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Roger Elmore. Cora is survived by her daughters, Regina Anderson and Charollette Young; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Moales officiating. on August 29, 2011.3

Family

Roger Roy Elmore b. April 9, 1927, d. June 1, 1999
Marriage*She married Roger Roy Elmore, son of George Lewis Elmore and Myrtle Katherine "Myrtie" Elmore, on August 15, 1950 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Charlotte Elmore4,3
  • Regina Elmore4,3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Carpenter marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Cora Mildred Elmore obituary in the Aug 29, 2011 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Roger R. Elmore obituary in the Jun 3, 1999 edition.