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     Edward Holman Nelson was born on March 15, 1867 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Landonia/Laudonia May "Donia" Elmore, daughter of William Oscar Elmore and Fannie Susan Tucker, on October 5, 1910 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Holman Nelson died on September 19, 1926 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 59.²

     His Social Security Number was 718-18-1529.² Ralph Leonard Nelson was born on January 23, 1910 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Mamie Evelyn Tyree circa 1929.^5,6 Ralph Leonard Nelson died on August 2, 1993 at Bath Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3

     Ruth Lee Nelson was born on January 23, 1910 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She died on March 22, 1930 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 20.²

     His Social Security Number was 700-18-7736.² Carl Hubert Nelson Carl Hubert Nelson, 89, of Selma, Virginia, died, Monday, May 23, 2005 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor of a stroke. He was born on May 29, 1915 at Oriskany, Virginia, in Botetourt County, a son of the late Edward Holman and Laudonia May Elmore Stebar Nelson, and was the last surviving member of his family. Mr. Nelson served in the Civil Conservation Corp at Douthat State Park and the Coast Artillery for the U.S. Army. He retired from CSX Railway as a Locomotive Engineer with 51 years seniority. He had served since 1955 as Pastor, Trustee, and Secretary-Treasurer of Emmanuel Temple Church In Christ in Low Moor, Virginia. He is survived by one daughter, Carletta L. Nelson of Selma; one son, Carl B. Nelson, Sr. of Clifton Forge; one granddaughter, Melissa D. Nelson of Clifton Forge; one grandson and his wife, Carl B. Nelson, Jr. and wife Stephanie Craft Nelson of Covington; two great grandchildren, Maurice D. Nelson of Clifton Forge and Carl W. Nelson of Covington; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by connecting members, Jan, Matt, Bonnie, Tia, Jessica, Tina, Mitzie and two children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Furry Nelson on October 2, 2000; three brothers; two sisters; five half brothers; five half sisters; and three sisters-in-law. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. from Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor with the Reverend Johnnie Mize officiating. Interment will follow. There will be no formal visitation; however friends may call Nicely Funeral Home at anytime or at the residence of Carletta Nelson, 1305 John Tyler Street, Selma, VA. The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Emmanuel Temple Church In Christ, c/o Carletta Nelson, General Delivery, Selma, Va. 24474 or Clifton Forge Rescue Squad, PO Box 419, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422 or Selma Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 124, Selma, Va. 24474.⁴ He was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Fannie Lillian Furry.^4,5 Carl Hubert Nelson was born on May 29, 1915 at Oriskany, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He died on May 23, 2005 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,4

     Alpha Warn Persinger was born on February 26, 1918 at Virginia.² As of September 5, 1978,her married name was Crawford.² She married Paul Raymond Crawford, son of William Henry Crawford and Cora Alice Craft, on September 5, 1978 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3702.³ Marjorie Ellen Blankenship was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 16, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of July 2, 1949,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married Robert Leo Crawford, son of Paul Raymond Crawford and Pearl Virginia Stebar, on July 2, 1949 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Marjorie Ellen Blankenship died on October 28, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^4,2,3