Last Updated: July 18, 2024

Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly Family

 

1. Epperly, Solomon

Parents: Jacob & Mary (Howery) Epperly. (src: desc.)

1819 Birth: 1819 Floyd Co., VA.

i1847 Marriage #1: Solomon E. Epperly m. Rachael Ratliff 08-26-1847 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. She d/o Milton H. Ratliff, per bond.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H284:

...... Epperly, Solomon 32 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $50, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Rachel 21 yo w/f, b. Montgomery.

............ Pleasant D. 1 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H771:

...... Epperly, Solomon 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/30, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Rachel 33 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Pleasant D. 12 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Jno. P. 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Eliza E. 8 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Nancy E. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Wm E. 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Mary E. 2/52 w/f, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H14:

...... Epperly, Solomon 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, cannot read or write, $50/0, HOH.

............ Rachel 42 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ John 17 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

............ Eliza E. 15 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

............ William I. 12 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, at home.

............ Mary 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

............ James 4 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H201:

...... Epperly, Solomon 65 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Rachel 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

............ Mary L. 18 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ James 15 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, school

............ Joseph 7 yo (relationship not given), b. VA, parents b. VA.

…+ Epperly, Rachel

Parents: Milton H. Ratliff.

1828 Birth: 1828 Montgomery Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Solomon Epperly.

...2. Epperly, Pleasant D. “Pled”

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly.

1845 Birth: July 1845 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1848 Birth: July 2, 1848 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1869 Marriage #1: Pleasant D. Epperly m. 1st Emaline Roop 02-08-1869 at Owen Sumner's, Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner. He 21 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Solomon & Rachael Epperly. She widowed 32 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Syntha Lester.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H13:

...... Epperly, Pleasant 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/0, cannot  read or write, HOH.

............ Emeline 36 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

...... Roop, Dollie A. 13 yo w/f, b. VA, at home. (children of Gordon & Emeline (Lester) Roop [Roop_JamesSr_Elizabeth] )

............ John T. 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

............ Gordon W. 8 yo w/m, at home.

i1878 Marriage #2: Pleasant Epperly m. Rowena Jane Basham 10-29-1878 at Benjamin Basham's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 30 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Solomon & Rachael Epperly. She 32 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Benjamin & Milla Basham.

Rowena Jane Basham, d/o Benjamin & Emily "Milly" (Ridinger) Basham. [basham]

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H65:

...... Epperly, Pleasant 31 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, HOH.

............ Roena J. 28 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Henry J. 8/12 son, b. Sept VA, parents b. VA.

............ James K. 16 yo single brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, farm laborer.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 69, H203:

...... Epperly, Pleasant D. 54 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1845 VA, parents b. VA, m. 21y, cannot  read or write, rents, HOH.

............ Rowena J. 54 yo wife, b. Jany 1846 VA, parents b. VA, m. 21y, 4 ch with 4 living.

............ Highly 20 yo single son, b. Sep 1879 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Willie 18 yo servant, b. Feb 1882 VA, parents b. VA, servant.

............ Austin S. 13 yo son, b. Aug 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ James S. 11 yo son, b. Jan 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1905 Marriage #3: P. D. Epperly m. Jane Wimmer 8-2-1905 Montgomery Co., VA. He 54 yo w/o Sol. & Rachel Epperly. She 48 yo. (parents not given)

Sarah Jane Wimmer, 1857-1917, d/o Thomas J. & Harriet (Moore) Wimmer. She was 1st married to Haden Wimmer. [wimmer_mcva]

1909 Marriage #4: P. D. Epperly m. E. Lizzie Sumner 2-15-1909 Montgomery Co., VA. He 60 yo w/m, s/o S. & R. Epperly. She 49 yo w/f, d/o J. & Martha Epperly.

Elizabeth F. “Lizzie” Epperly, d/o Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. [Epperly_Jacob_Mary] She was 1st m. to John Cunningham.[no file] 2nd Isaiah Sumner Jr. s/o Isaiah Sr & Nancy (Hungate) Sumner. . [Sumner_IsaiahSr_Nancy]

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 114, H128:

...... Epperly, Pleasant F. 74 yo w/m laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, rents, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write.

...... Cunningham, Nancy 12 yo grandchild, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write.

1920 Death: 7-9-1920 Christiansburg District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Pled D. Epperly, 72y 7d, married w/m farming, b. July 2, 1848 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Solomon Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Rachael Ratcliff, b. Floyd Co., VA. COD: carcinoma of liver. Informant: H. H. Epperly of Pilot, VA. Burial: Tindall, VA.

1920 Burial: Tindall, VA.

......+ Epperly, Emeline

Parents: Jacob Hiley & Cynthia (Sumner) Lester. [Lester_Other_fcva]

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

i1856 Marriage #1: Emeline Lester m. Gordon Roop 03-05-1856 Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner. He 18 yo single farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA, s/o James & Elizabeth Roop. She 20 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Sinthy Lester.

Gordon Roop, 1838-1863, s/o James Sr & Elizabeth (Carroll?) Roop. [Roop_JamesSr_Elizabeth]

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with 2nd husband Pleasant D. “Pled” Epperly.

1877 Death: 12-3-1877 Floyd Co., VA. COD: consumption. Age: 43y.

1877 Burial:

......3. Epperly, Henry J.

Parents: Pleasant D. “Pled” & 2nd wife Rowena Jane (Basham) Epperly.

1879 Birth: Sept 1879 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Austin Benjamin

Parents: Pleasant D. “Pled” & 2nd wife Rowena Jane (Basham) Epperly.

1884 Birth: Aug 11, 1884 VA. (src: death record)

1885 Birth: 8-11-1885 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone)

1910 Marriage #1: Austin Epperly m. Maggie Epperly 9-30-1910 Montgomery Co., VA. He 25 yo s/o P. D. & Rosena Epperly. She 19 yo d/o Chas. & Hattie Epperly.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 114, H121:

...... Epperly, Austin B. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Maggie 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Clarence A. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 14, Pilot, H21:

...... Epperly, Austin B. 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

............ Maggie L. 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

............ Clarence A. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

............ M. Katharine 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-17, Huffville Rd 610, H14:

...... Epperley, Austin B. 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Margaret 49 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Cathern 19 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1969 Death: 6-16-1969 RFD Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

Austin B. Epperly, 84 yo widowed w/m retired farmer-owner, b. Aug 11, 1884 VA. Spouse: Margaret Epperly. Father: Pleasant Epperly. Mother: Rovena Basham. Informant: Clarence Epperly. COD: advanced arteriosclerotic heat disease with acute decompensation. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1969 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

.........+ Epperly, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie”

Parents: Charles & Harriet E. “Hattie” (Payne) Epperly. [epperly1]

1890 Birth: Jan 1890 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: 1900 census)

1891 Birth: 1-10-1891 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: death record)

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Austin Benjamin Epperly.

1957 Death: 2-27-1957 RFD Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Margaret L. Epperly, 66y 1m 17d, married w/f, b. Jan 10, 1891 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Austin B. Epperly. Father: Charles Epperly. Mother: Hattie Payne. Informant: Clarence Epperly of Christiansburg, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1957 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

.........4 Epperly, Clarence Austin

Parents: Austin Benjamin & Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Epperly) Epperly.

1914 Birth: 2-9-1914 Montgomery Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1939 Marriage #1: Clarence A. Epperly m. Alma Mae Hodge 12-9-1939 Riner, VA. (registered Montgomery Co., VA) He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Pilot, VA, s/o A. B. & Margaret Epperly. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residing in Pilot, VA, d/o Hundley Hodge & Zella Weeks.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-17, Huffville Rd 610, H15:

...... Epperley, Clarence A. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed H1, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Alma 20 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework.

1997 Death: 7-21-1997 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1997 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

.........4 Epperly, Mary Catherine

Parents: Austin Benjamin & Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Epperly) Epperly.

1921 Birth: 4-23-1921 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record for dog, pob, full name)

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

I1942 Marriage #1: Mary Katherine Epperly m. Roy William Meredith 10-31-1942 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Riner, VA, s/o Ernest Meredith & Gladys Bishop. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Pilot, VA, d/o Austin B. Epperly & Margaret Epperly.

Roy William Meredith s/o Ernest & Gladys (Bishop) Meredith. [no file]

...2. Epperly, John Thomas Sr I

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly.

1849 Birth: 12-9-1849 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1872 Marriage #1: John T. Epperly m. Elizabeth Sumner 08-22-1872 at Joseph Sumter's, Floyd Co., VA by Amos Dickerson. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Solomon & Rachel Epperly. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jesse & Amanda Sumner.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H15:

...... Epperly, John T. 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Robert L. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mitty E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ William D. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Samuel J. 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District:

...... Epperly, John T. 41 yo.

............ Elizabeth E. 36 yo.

............ Robert L. 18 yo.

............ Mattie E. 16 yo.

............ William D. 14 yo.

............ Samuel J. 12 yo.

............ Sarah M. 9 yo.

............ Posey W. 7 yo.

............ John T. 4 yo.

............ Essie M. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H308:

...... Epperly, John T. 50 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1849 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, cannot  read or write, rents farm, HOH. (does read John “P.”)

............ Elizabeth M. 45 yo wife, b. Apr 1855 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, 11 ch with 11 living.

............ William D. 23 yo single son, b. Oct 1876 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Sarah M. 18 yo daughter, b. June 1881 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Posey G. 16 yo son, b. Nov 1883 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer. (does read Posey “G.”)

............ John T. 13 yo son, b. Nov 1883 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

............ Essie M. 11 yo daughter, b. Dec 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Grover C. 9 yo son, b. Jan 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ General O. 7 yo son, b. Apr 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Manard T. 2 yo son, b. Mar 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H50:

...... Epperly, John T. 59 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, rents farm, HOH.

............ M. Elizabeth 55 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, 10 ch with 10 living.

............ Posey G. 26 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer, cannot  read or write. (does read “G” vs “W” as transcribed in 1890)

............ J. Thomas 23 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer, cannot  read or write.

............ G. Oakly 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, cannot  read or write.

............ Manard 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1925 Death: 10-12-1925 Christiansburg District, Montgomery Co., VA.

John Epperly, 76 yo married w/m farmer, b. Dec 9, (YOB blank), Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Lizzie Epperly. Father: Solomon Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Rachel Ratcliff, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Pose Epperly of Cambria, VA. COD: chronic cystitis. Burial: Ellett, VA.

1925 Burial: Ellett, VA.

......+ Epperly, Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie”

Parents: Jesse & Timandra (Sumpter) Sumner. [sumner] I

1855 Birth: 4-7-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Thomas Epperly Sr.

......3. Epperly, Robert L.

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1872 Birth: abt 1872.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Mitta E. I

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1875 Birth: 8-3-1875 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Can’t decide if she married Eli Sumner or George Lee Harris or even both.

......3. Epperly, William Dell

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1876 Birth: 10-17-1876 VA.

1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H54:

...... Simmons, Nancy 78 yo widowed w/f farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 8 ch with 6 living, owns farm, HOH. [simmons]

............ Hamilton W. 41 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, lawyer.

...... Epperly, Dell 28 yo single w/m, parents b. VA, hired hand.

...... Howery, Eliza 70 yo widowed sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, 0 ch with 0 living. [simmons; howery]

1924 Marriage #1: W. D. Epperly m. Annie May Jones 2-1-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 42 yo s/o J. T. & Elizabeth Epperly. She 27 yo d/o Jno. & Rosa Jones.

1941 Death: 1-29-1941 RFD Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

1941 Burial: RFD Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........+ Epperly, Annie May

Parents: John Thomas & Frannie (Carter) Jones.

1897 Birth: 8-4-1897 VA.

1970 Death: 4-17-1970 at home Rt 1, Box 143, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1970 Burial: North Fork Church Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

......3. Epperly, Samuel Jesse

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1876 Birth: 12-9-1976 Floyd Co. VA. (src: death record; SSI appl & claims)

1877 Birth: 1877 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone)

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1895 Marriage #1: Samuel J. Epperly m. Nancy A. Hylton 10-02-1895 at Henry Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed. He 16 yrs 10 mos, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Elizabeth Epperly. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Sis Hylton.

1900:

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H90:

...... Epperly, Samuel J. 33 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 16y, cannot  tread or write, rents house, HOH.

............ Nannie A. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 16y, 8 ch with 7 living.

............ Ezra M. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Frank 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Thurman D. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Cora D. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ John H. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Manda F. 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Gracie W. 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA, Roanoke District 27, H101:

...... Epperly, Samuel J. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

............ Nancy A. 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ezra M. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, saw mill laborer.

............ Frank A. 20 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, saw mill laborer.

............ Thermon D. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Cora D. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ John H. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Maud F. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Gracie W. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Posy E. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Nanie R. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary J. 19 yo dau in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Hylton, Henry 63 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

1957 Death: 7-8-1957 Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

1957 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

.........+ Epperly, Nancy Ann

Parents: Henry & Ellen Narcissus “Sis” (Reed) Hylton. [Hylton_newman_nancy]

1875 Birth: abt 1875 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents & noted as “single”.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Samuel Jesse Epperly.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with husband Samuel Jesse Epperly.

1936 Death: 7-18-1936 Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

Nancy Ann Epperly, abt 58 yo married w/f, b. date not known, Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Sam Epperly. Father: Henry Hylton, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Mother: Ellen Reed, b. Montgomery Co., VA. Informant: Sam Epperly of Cambria, VA. COD: myocarditis; fractured hip. Burial: Christiansburg, VA.

1936 Burial: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (not noted in Find A Grave as being buried in the Sunset Cemetery with Samuel)

.........4. Epperly, Ezra Melchizadek

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann (Hylton) Epperly.

1898 Birth: 12-17-1898 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record; gave his & parents full names as well as DOB & POB)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Marriage #1: Ezra M. Epperly m. Mary J. Ratliff 8-8-1917 Montgomery Co., VA. He 19 yo s/o Samuel J. & Nannie. She 18 yo d/o John & Eliza.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA, Roanoke District 27, H101:

...... Epperly, Samuel J. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

............ Nancy A. 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ezra M. 21 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, saw mill laborer.

............ Frank A. 20 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, saw mill laborer.

............ Thermon D. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Cora D. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ John H. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Maud F. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Gracie W. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Posy E. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Nanie R. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary J. 19 yo daughter-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Hylton, Henry 63 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

1979 Death: 3-1-1979 Wayne, Passaic Co., NJ

1979 Obit: The Record – Hackensack, New Jersey Sunday, March 04, 1979

Obituary for Ezra M. Epperly -

1979 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ. (not noted as such in FAG)

............+ Epperly, Mary Jane

Parents: John Anderson & Eliza Elizabeth “Liza” (Guthrie) Ratliff. [no file]

1900 Birth: 11-25-1999 Montgomery Co., VA.

Death: 1940-1950.

Burial:

.........4. Epperly, Frank Albert

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann (Hylton) Epperly.

1900 Birth: 8-29-1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Ruth Robinson abt 1929. (can’t find)

Ruth Robinson, b. Christiansburg, d/o William Percy & Sarah Rebecca (Gilmore) Robinson. She’ll m. 2nd 1939 Christiansburg, Frank Edward Williams.

1935 Death: 4-10-1935 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Frank A. Epperly, 34y 7m 11d, married w/m farmer, b. Aug 29, 1900 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Ruth Epperly. Father: Sam Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Nannie Hylton, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Sam Epperly of Christiansburg, VA. COD: rt lobar pneumonia; influenza. Burial: Christiansburg, VA.

1935 Burial: Christiansburg, VA.

.........4. Epperly, Thurman Dalton

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann (Hylton) Epperly.

1901 Birth: 11-23-1901 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Thurman Dalton Epperly m. Lena Maggie Hylton nee Huffman 1-6-1927 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o Samuel & Nannie Epperly. She 26 yo d/o Charlie & Lucy Huffman.

1930:

1940 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, District 61-15, Depot Rd, H461:

...... Epperly, Thurman D. 38 yo w/m laborer of odd jobs, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Lena M. 42 yo wife, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework.

............ Clarence E. 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ Evelyn F. 10 yo daughter, b. WVA, completed G3, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ Duey E. 9 yo son, b. WVA, completed G1, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ Charley D. 7 yo son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ Arbrey J. 4 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

............ Shirley A. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

...... Hylton, Bulah M. 19 yo single stepdaughter, b. WVA, completed H1, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, housework.

1950 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-27, E. Radford Rd, H118:

...... Epperly, Thurman D. 48 yo w/m shoe repairer, b. VA, HOH.

............ Lena M. 51 yo wife, b. WVA, housework.

............ Clarence E. 22 yo never married son b. WVA, Dye & Finishing Mill finisher.

............ Evelyn E. 20 yo never married daughter, b. WVA, Overall Factory sewing machine operator.

............ Dewey E. 18 yo never married son, b WVA, Filling Station helper.

............ Charley D. 16 yo never married son, b. VA, Fax Co. phone dispatcher.

............ Aubrey J. 14 yo never married son, b. VA, Grocery Store clerk.

............ Shirley A. 11 yo never married daughter, b. VA.

............ Jerry A. 9 yo never married son, b. VA.

1951 Death: 12-22-1951 rural Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Thurman D. Epp3erly, 50y 0m 29d, married w/m shoe cobbler with own shop, b. 11-23-1901 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Lena Epperly. Father: Sam Epperly. Mother: Anna Hylton. Informant: Clarence E. Epperly. COD: coronary thrombosis. Died suddenly in sleep. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1951 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

 (src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

............+ Epperly, Lena Rosalind

Parents: Charles Albert & Lou Emma (Surface) Huffman.

1898 Birth: 12-28-1898 WVA.

Marriage #1: Asa Elvert Hylton (can’t find)

Asa Elvert Hylton, 1890-1924, s/o Henry H. & Ellen Narcissus "Sis" (Reed) Hylton. [Death Cert] [Hylton_Newman_Nancy]

1930

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with 2nd husband Thurman Dalton Epperly.

1973 Death: 4-3-1973.

1973 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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............5. Epperly, Clarence Edward

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1928 Birth: 11-23-1928 McDowell Co, WVA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Never Married.

1992 Death: 1-5-1992.

1992 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, Evelyn Frances

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1929 Birth: 11-5-1929 Ashland, McDowell Co., WVA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1957 Marriage #1: Frances Evelyn Epperly m. Eddie Brammer Walters 4-19-1957 Christiansburg, VA. He 28 yo single w/m truck driver, b. Montgomery, s/o Edward Gray Walters & Mildred Frances Willard. She 27 yo single w/f machine operator for Blue Ridge Mfg Co., b. Ashland, WVA, d/o Thurman Dalton Epperly & Lena Huffman.

Eddie Brammer Walters, s/o Edward Gray & Mildred Frances (Willard) Walters.  Edward Gray Walters, s/o George Mosby & Clara Sue (Peregoy) Walters. George Mosby Walters, s/o Robert Craig & Virginia (Rogers) Walters. Robert Craig Walters, s/o Henry Clay & 1st wife Jane (Craig) Walters. All of Montgomery Co., VA. [no file]

2003 Death: 12-12-2003 Montgomery Co., VA.

2003 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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............5. Epperly, Dewey Eli

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1932 Birth: abt 1932 WVA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1954 Marriage #1: Dewey Eli Epperly m. Nancy Jean Johnston 5-2-1954 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m cutter for Blue Ridge Mfg Co., b. Ashland, WVA, s/o Thurman Epperly & Lena Huffman. She 18 yo single w/f waitress for Word’s Lunch, b. McCoy, VA, d/o Charles Robert Johnston & Vernie Kessinger.

Nancy Jean Johnston, d/o Charles Robert & Verna Gertrude (Kessinger) Johnston.

Nancy Johnston Epperly, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Harvey; son-in-law, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of Richmond.
Nancy is also survived by her sisters, Evelyn Sarver and Alice Simmons; brothers-in-law, Jerry Epperly and Eddie Walters; and sister-in-law, Lois Epperly, all of Christiansburg; and a sister-in-law, Jenny Hylton, of Bluefield, WV. Additionally, she is survived by many nieces and nephews, and special friends, Drema and C.L. Bishop, of Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dewey E. Epperly.
Nancy retired from ATK (formerly Hercules, Inc.) in 1998 with more than 32 years of service. Upon retirement, she spent her time gardening, cooking, feeding the hummingbirds, and walking. She loved showing visitors her flowers and her vegetable garden and was always willing to share her plants with others. She also loved cooking big meals and encouraging everyone else to have “seconds”. She loved her family and her friends - her granddaughter and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy!
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel immediately following the visitation with Pastor Jerry Dowdy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Fire Department or Rescue Squad, American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, or the ALZ Association-Richmond Chapter.

2016 Death: 3-10-2016

2016 Obit: Obituary courtesy Horne Funeral Home. (src: Find A Grave]

Dewey Eli Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at his daughter's home in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Johnston Epperly. Also surviving are his daughter, Connie Harvey and her husband, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of Richmond.
Dewey is also survived by his brother, Jerry Epperly; brother-in-law, Eddie Walters; and sisters-in-law, Lois Epperly, Evelyn Sarver and Alice Simmons, all of Christiansburg; and a sister-in-law, Jenny Hylton of Bluefield, WV. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews and special friends, Drema and C.L. Bishop, of Christiansburg.
Dewey retired from Corning Glass Works in 1987. Not one to be idle, upon retirement from Corning, he demonstrated his strong work ethic through employment with the Town of Christiansburg, Shelor Automotive, and James T. Davis. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict, and he served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Christiansburg Fire Department for 32 years. He deeply loved his family, his friends, his community and being outdoors to enjoy God's great creation.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Horne's Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held in the Chapel immediately following the visitation with Pastor Neal Turner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Fire Department.
2016 Burial:
Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, Charlie Dalton

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1934 Birth: abt 1934 VA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1956 Marriage #1: Charlie Dalton Epperly m. Lois Claudine Wimmer 4-7-1956 Christiansburg, VA. Registered Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m mechanic, b. Montgomery, s/o Thurman Epperly & Lane Hoffman. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Edgar Wimmer & Lela C. Ridinger.

Lois Claudine Wimmer, d/o Edgar Hamilton & Lela Claudine (Ridinger) Wimmer. [Wimmer_Hosea_Christina_mcva]

2006 Death: 5-23-2006 Montgomery Co., VA.

2006 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Charlie Dalton Epperly, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Lena H. Epperly. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lois Epperly; his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Kathy Epperly, Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Denie Marie, Blacksburg; step granddaughter, Kelly Widner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Nancy Epperly, Jerry and Bonnie Epperly; half-sister, Beulah Nunley; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Epperly, Jenny Hylton; and brother-in-law, Eddie Walters. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1060 Lovely Mount, Radford, Va. 24141 or the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family would like to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and staff, also the second floor staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital for all the loving care extended to Charlie during his illness. The Epperly family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.

2006 Burial:

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by JohnF 2008)

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............5. Epperly, Aubrey Junior

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1936 Birth: 4-4-1936 VA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Dorothy Morris.

Dorothy Morris, d/o Frank Monroe & Hester (Harman) Morris. [no file]

Dorothy M. Epperly, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
She was born June 2, 1932, to the late Frank Monroe and Hester Harmon Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Junior Epperly.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Rick Maxey; son, Michael Epperly; four grandchildren, David Smith, Rick Smith, Jason Smith, and Candace Boone; five great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Francis Teel of Christiansburg, Margaret Howery of Floyd, Betty Joyner of Richmond, and Jean and Doug Altizer of Radford; two brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 28, 2011 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 11:00 am from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. (src: Find A Grave)

1995 Death: 1-14-1995.

1995 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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............5. Epperly, Shirley Anne

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1939 Birth: 3-2-1939 VA.

1940, 1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

2002 Death: 4-23-2002

2002 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Shirley Ann Epperly, 63, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday April 23 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Thurman and Lena Epperly, brothers Russel Hylton, Asie Hylton, Albert Hylton, Clarence Epperly, Aubrey J. Epperly and a sister Ellen Spenella, She is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Nancy Epperly, Charlie and Lois Epperly, Jerry and Bonnie Epperly, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beulah Nunley and Frances and Eddie Walters sister in law Dorothy Epperly and Jenny Hylton. She was greatly laved by her many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the love and the care that they gave Shirley in her short stay there. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p-m. Thursday April 25,2002 at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service was conducted at the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church at 1 p.m. Friday April 26, 2002 with the Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176 Christiansburg, VA 24068 Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.

2002 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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............5. Epperly, Jerry Allen

Parents: Thurman Dalton & Lena Rosalind (Huffman) Epperly.

1941 Birth: abt 1941 VA.

1950 Residence: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1966 Marriage #1: Jerry Allen Epperly m. Bonnie Sue Neice 7-15-1966 Christiansburg, VA. He 25 yo single w/m operator at Radford Arsenal, b. Christiansburg, VA, s/o Thurman Dalton Epperly & Maggie Lena Hoffman. She 24 yo single w/f seamstress, b. Kimballton, VA, d/o George Harvey Neice & Ruby Hylton.

Bonnie Neice Epperly, 1941-1913, d/o George Harvey & Ruby (Hylton) Niece.

Obituary for Bonnie Epperly (src: Find A Grave)
Bonnie N. Epperly, 71, of Christiansburg passed away at her home on June 1, 2013.
She was a member of Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Mrs. Epperly was preceded in death by her parents, George & Ruby Neice; sisters, Lida Williams, Leuna Martin, Mary Kast, Annie Sanders and Carmen Elmore; and brothers, Billy Neice, Albert Neice and Buddy Neice.
Surviving are husband, Jerry Epperly; daughters, Donna Altizer & husband, Mark and Stacy Harris & husband Chester; grandchildren, Dalton Altizer, Brady Harris and Abagail Harris; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4th at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Kingrea and Mr. Clayton Kipps officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Charlotte Epperly, nurses and medical staff at Lewis Gale Montgomery, and Dr. Robert Solomon.
In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Harbor of Hope/Youth Ministries, P.O. Box 6264, Christiansburg, VA, 24068.
(Contributor: Lisa B)

 Bonnie N <I>Neice</I> Epperly

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.........4. Epperly, Cora D.

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1903 Birth: 1903 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1926 Marriage #1: Cora Epperly m. I. L. Swinney 3-26-1926 Montgomery Co., VA. He 26 yo single s/o W. L. & Nannie Swinney. She 22 yo d/o Samuel & Nannie Epperly.

Ira Lee Swinney, s/o William Lee & Nancy Jane (Lilly) Swinney. [sweeney]

1968 Death: 8-28-1968.

1968 Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida Co., NY.

Cora D. Swinney

Ira Lee Swinney

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tombstone Hunter)

.........4. Epperly, John Henry Sr

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1906 Birth: 3-2 1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1926 Marriage #1: John Epperly m. Octavia Kingrea 8-7-1926 Montgomery Co., VA. He 29 yo s/o J. S. & Nannie Epperly. She 20 yo d/o W. L. & Annie Kingrea.

1930 Residence: Utica, Oneida Co., NY, District 52, H31:

…… Swenney, Ira A. 30 yo w/m creosoting plant crane operator, b. WVA, parents b. WVA, 26 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH. [sweeney] (does read Ira A.)

………… Cora D. 26 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA, 22 yo when 1st married. (nee Epperly)

………… Glady M. 3y 2/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Norman 2y 3/12 son, b. OH, parents b. WVA.

………… Rudolph 8/12 son, b. NY, parents b. WVA.

…… Epperly, John 24 yo w/m creosoting plant yard hand, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Octavia 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

………… John J. 2y 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. (does read John J.)

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, District 26-102, 185 Paxton St, H60:

…… Epperly, John 34 yo w/m lumber company crane operator, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Paterson, NJ 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Octavia 33 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Paterson, NJ 1935, housework.

………… John Jr 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Paterson, NJ 1935, school.

………… Robert 8 yo son, b. NJ, completed G2, resided in Paterson, NJ 1935, school.

………… Frank 3 yo son, b. NJ, completed G0.

………… Josephine 5 yo daughter, b. NJ, completed G1, resided in Paterson, NJ 1935, school.

1953 Marriage #2: John Henry Epperly m. Virginia Vera Skidmore 9-26-1953 Montgomery Co., VA.

1956 Death: 10-30-1956 New Altamont Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mr. John H. Epperly, 50y 7m 0d, married w/m, b. Mar 30, 1906 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Virginia Epperly. Father: Samuel Epperly. Mother: Nannie Hylton. Informant: John H. Epperly, Jr of Christiansburg, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg,

1956 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

John Henry Epperly

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

............+ Epperly, Octavia Ellen

Parents: Washington Lafayette “Lee” & Julia Anna “Annie” (Nolley) Kingrea. [kingrea]

1906 Birth: 5-30-1906 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Utica, Oneida Co., NY with husband John Henry Epperly Sr.

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey with husband John Henry Epperly Sr.

1949 Death: 4-28-1949 New Altamont Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Octavia Ellen Epperly, 42y 10m 28d, married w/f, b. May 30, 1906 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: John Henry Epperly. Father: Lee Kingrea. Mother: Annie Nolley. Informant: John Epperly. COD: secondary anemia; myocarditis & nephritis. Other: paralysis of legs following accident 8 yrs ago. Burial: Lutheran Cemetery, Floyd, VA, Apr 30, 1949. 

1949 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, John Henry Jr

Parents: John Henry Sr & 1st wife Octavia Ellen (Kingrea) Epperly.

1927 Birth: 12-22-1927 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Utica, Oneida Co., NY with parents.

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: John Henry Epperly, Jr m. Dortha Jane Cecil 1-8-1948 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m dry cleaner, b. & living in Christiansburg, VA, s/o John Henry Epperly & Octavia Kingrea. She 17 yo single w/f salesclerk, b. Dublin, VA, residence Christiansburg, VA, d/o Frank R. Cecil & Annie Mary Duncan.

Dortha Jane Cecil, d/o Frank Reynolds & Annie Mary (Duncan) Cecil. [no file]

1982 Death: 1-13-1982 Montgomery County Hospital, Blacksburg, VA but of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

John Henry Epperly Jr, 54 yo married w/m dry cleaner, b. Dec 22, 1927 New Jersey. Spouse: Dortha C. Epperly. Father: John Henry Epperly Sr. Mother: Octavia Kingrea. Informant: Dortha C. Epperly. COD: cardiac arrest – minutes; acute coronary thrombosis – minutes. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. No burial date)

1982 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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............5. Epperly, Robert Edward

Parents: John Henry Sr & 1st wife Octavia Ellen (Kingrea) Epperly.

1932 Birth: 1-4-1932 Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey with parents.

2001 Death: 3-13-2001.

2001 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

 Robert Edward Epperly

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Cindy Akers)

............5. Epperly, Josephine

Aka

............5. Epperly, Joan Eileen

Aka

............5. Epperly, Joan Elaine

Parents: John Henry Sr & 1st wife Octavia Ellen (Kingrea) Epperly.

1934 Birth: 10-22-1934 Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey with parents.

Joan Eileen Epperly m. Donald Ellis Walters 4-6-1953 Radford, VA. He 21 yo single w/m Fisher Body employee, b. Roanoke Co., VA, residence Rt 1, Salem, VA, s/o Jessie Ballard Walters & Nellie Gray Doyle. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA, residence Rt 1, Salem, VA, d/o John Henry Epperly & Octavia Ellen Kingrea.

1976 Divorce: granted to husband Donald Ellis Walters from Joan Elaine Epperley 9-23-1976 Roanoke Co., VA. 1 minor child affected.

2005 Marriage #2: John Eileen Walters m. Jerry Lawrence Fernatt 4-19-2005 Salem, VA. .

2014 Death: 7-15-2014 Clifton Forge, VA.

2014 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA. (no photo)

............5. Epperly, Frank

Parents: John Henry Sr & 1st wife Octavia Ellen (Kingrea) Epperly.

1937 Birth: abt 1937 New Jersey.

1940 Residence: Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Maude Freda

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1908 Birth: 6-11-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1930:

1940 Marriage #1: Maude Freda Epperly m. Noah Wise Woolwine 7-13-1940 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 49 yo widowed w/m W.P.A., b. Montgomery Co., VA living in Christiansburg, VA, s/o Floyd Woolwine & Jane Epperly. She 32 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, living in Christiansburg, VA, d/o Samuel Epperly & Nancy Hylton.

Noah Wise Woolwine, 1889-1974, s/o Floyd M. & Sarah Jane (Epperly) Woolwine. [epperly1]

1976 Death: 2-10-1976 Radford Community Hospital, Radford City, VA but of Badger St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Maude E. Woolwine, 67 yo widowed w/f, b. 6/11/1908 VA. Spouse: Noah Woolwine. Father: Samuel Epperly. Mother: Nancy Hylton. Informant: Ralph E. Epperly. COD: cardiac arrest; cerebral vascular accident; emphysema. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

1976 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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.........4. Epperly, Gracie Weita

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1908 Birth: 6-11-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1928 Marriage #1: Gracie Epperly m. 1st Vernon Broce 4-26-1940 Montgomery Co., VA.

1940 Divorce: granted to husband Vernon Broce 4-26-1940 Montgomery Co., VA. 4 minor children affected.

Marriage #2: unknown Saunders.

1951 Marriage #3: Grace Weti Saunders m. 3rd Joe Tackett 3-3-1951 Boissevain, Tazewell Co., VA. He 40 yo single w/m coal mining, b. Eckman, WVA, residing in Boissevain, VA., s/o Robert Tackett & Ressie Gillespie. She 42 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residing in Switchback, WVA, d/o Sam Epperly & Nancy Hilton.

1966 Death: 4-12-1966 Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA.

1966 Burial: Roselawn, Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA. (no photo)

.........4. Epperly, Posey Evert

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1913 Birth: 4-9-1913 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1930:

Marriage #1: Mary unknown.

1940 Residence: Patterson, Passaic Co., NJ, District 26-134, 387 Getty Ave, H35:

...... Epperly, Pose 26 yo w/m creosote manufacturing yard laborer, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Mary 26 yo wife, b. PA, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Passaic Co., NJ 1935, leather processing machine operator.

1963 Death: Jun 1963.

1963 Burial:

.........4. Epperly, Nellie Irene

Parents: Samuel Jesse & Nancy Ann “Nannie” (Hylton) Epperly.

1917 Birth: 3-13-1917 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1920 Residence: Charlotte Co., VA with parents.

1938 Marriage #1: Nellie Irene Epperly m. Floyd Shelburn Church 4-26-1938 Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. He 28 yo single w/m textile worker, b. Montgomery Co., VA, living in Cambria, VA, s/o James Church & Loma Gilmore. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, living in Portsmouth, OH, d/o Samuel Epperly & Nannie Hylton.

1956 Marriage #1: 11-18-1956 RFD Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Nellie Epperly Church, abt 39 yo divorced w/f, b. (DOB & POB blank). Spouse: Floyd Church. Father: Samuel Epperly. Mother: Nannie Hylton. Informant: (can’t read signature). COD: massive hemorrhage from esophageal varices; alcoholic cirrhosis of liver – severe. Burial: Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1956 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

......3. Epperly, Sarah M. “Sis”

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1881 Birth: 6-27-1881 Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Elizabeth.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1902 Marriage #1: Sarah M. Epperly m. Burdine Hylton 12-11-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Sis Hylton. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Lizzie Epperly.

Humphrey Berdine “Bird” Hylton, 1879-1955, s/o Henry & Ellen Narcissus "Sis" (Reed) Hylton. [hylton_newman_nancy]

1961 Death: 11-14-1961 rural Cambria, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Sarah M. Hylton, 79y 4m 16d, widowed w/f, b. June 27, 1882 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Berdine Hylton. Father: John Epperly. Mother: Elizabeth Epperly. Informant: Mrs. O. R. St. Clair. COD: bronchopneumonia; cerebral vascular accident. Burial: Family Cemetery, Cambria, VA.

1961 Burial: Family Cemetery, Cambria, VA. 

......3. Epperly, Posey G.

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1883 Birth: 11-12-1883 VA.

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1955 Death: 2-18-1955.

1955 Burial:

......3. Epperly, John Thomas Jr

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1886 Birth: )ct1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1913 Marriage #1: John Thomas Epperley m. Bessie Bishop 12-7-1913 Montgomery Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Lizzie Epperley. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henrie & Millie Bishop.

Sarah Bessie C. Bishop, d/o Sarah Bessie C. William Harvey & Millie B. (Harris) Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

......3. Epperly, Essie M.

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1888 Birth: 12-1888 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1907 Marriage #1: Essie M. Epperly m. B. W. Guthrie 9-8-1907 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jno & Pollie Ann Guthrie. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Lizzie Epperly.

Benjamin Wiley “Ben” Guthrie s/o John Benjamin & Mary Ann (Swinney) Guthrie. [guthrie]

......3. Epperly, Grover Cleveland

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1891 Birth: 1-5-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910:

1915 Marriage #1: Grover Epperly m. Lizzie Long 5-21-1915 Montgomery Co., VA. He 23 yo s/o Jno. & L. Epperly. She 22 yo d/o E. & M. Long.

......3. Epperly, General Oakley

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1893 Birth: Apr 1893 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1894 Birth: 4-15-1894 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1924 Marriage #1: Oakley Epperly m. Clara Lucas 12-23-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 30 yo s/o John & Lizzie Epperly. She 20 yo d/o G. H. & Millie T. Lucas.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 13, Zintra Mill Rd west, H26:

...... Epperly, Oakley 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

............ Clarah 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

............ Edna 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ James 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-13, H256:

...... Epperly, Oakley 45 yo w/m lime kiln lime grinder, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Clara 34 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework

............ Edna 14 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ James 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

............ Dorothy 5 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

1968 Death: 2-8-1968 Radford Community Hospital, Radford City, VA but of Rt 1, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mr. Oakley Epperly, 73y 9m 23d, married & retired w/m, b. Apr 15, 1894 Floyd Co., VA. Veteran of WWISpouse: Clara Lucas Epperly. Father: John P. Epperly. Mother: Elizabeth Sumner. Informant: Mrs. Clara Epperly. COD: chronic organic brain síndrome due to arteriosclerotic cerbral vascular disease. Burial: Ellett Cemetery, Rt 1 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1968 Burial: Ellett Cemetery, Rt 1 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (referred to as the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Find a Grave)

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.........+ Epperly, Clara Taylor

Parents: George Harvey & Mattie J. (Hilton) Lucas.

1905 Birth: 11-18-1905 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband General Oakley Epperly.

1997 Death: 6-15-1997 Montgomery Co., VA.

1997 Burial: Ellett Cemetery, Rt 1 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (referred to as the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Find a Grave)

Clara Taylor <i>Lucas</i> Epperly

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.........4. Epperly, Edna Doris

Parents: General Oakley & Clara Taylor (Lucas) Epperly.

1925 Birth: 6-12-1925 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1941 Marriage #1: Edna Doris Epperly m. John Richard Bradbury 4-19-1941 Ellett, Montgomery Co., VA. He 31 yo single w/m carpenter, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living at RFD Cambria, VA, s/o Jacob Snider Bradbury & Lucy Eleanor Walker. She 15 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, d/o G. Oakley & Clara Taylor Lucas.

1910 Death: 6-23-1910 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Obit: Published in Roanoke Times on June 25, 2010 (src: Find A Grave)

Edna Doris Epperly Bradbury, 85, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Clara Epperly; husband, John Bradbury; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Ollie Epperly; son, Richard Bradbury.

She was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Epperly; children, Louise Holliday, Wesley and Linda Bradbury, Bill and Tean Bradbury, Doris and Richard Monday, Wayne and Alice Bradbury, Robert and Rita Bradbury, Nancy Caldwell; daughter-in-law, Joan Bradbury; niece, Phyllis Epperly (Steve) Huff; 24 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many others who called her "Granny".

The family would also like to send out a special thanks to Dr. Osimani, Dr. Jordan, nurses in Montgomery Regional Hospital ICU and 2nd floor. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the North Fork Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the North Fork Cemetery, Ellett, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The Bradbury family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.

1910 Burial: Ellett Cemetery, Rt 1 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (referred to as the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Find a Grave)

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.........4. Epperly, James Oakley

Parents: General Oakley & Clara Taylor (Lucas) Epperly.

1927 Birth: 6-25-1927 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record, SSI appl & claims)

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1993 Death: 9-11-1993 Radford City, VA.

1993 Burial: Ellett Cemetery, Rt 1 Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (referred to as the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Find a Grave)

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.........4. Epperly, Dorothy May

Parents: General Oakley & Clara Taylor (Lucas) Epperly.

1935 Birth: 2-8-1935 Montgomery Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Maynard Tipkins

Parents: John Thomas Sr & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sumner) Epperly.

1898 Birth: Mar 1898 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1899 Birth: 3-17-1899 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John Thomas Epperly & Martha Elizabeth Sumner. (src: delayed birth record; death record)

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1921 Marriage #1: Maynard Epperly m. Annie Ratliff 6-16-1921 Montgomery Co., VA. He 23 yo s/o John T. & Lizzie Epperly. She 19 yo d/o J. A. & Eliza Ratliff.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 13, St Hwy 11 west, H45:

...... Epperly, Millard T. 31 yo w/m wholesale groceries salesman, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

............ Annie R. 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Christiansburg Town, Montgomery Co., VA, District 61-15, Depot St, H505:

...... Epperley, Mainard T. 41 yo w/m garage automobile mechanic, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Ann R. 38 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, housework.

1972 Death: 8-14-1972 Harless St, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mr. Maynard T. Epperly, 73 yo married & retired w/m, b. Mar 17, 1899 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Ann Epperly. Father: John Epperly. Mother: Elizabeth Epperly. Informant: Mrs. Ann Epperly. COD: coronary insufficiency. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1972 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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.........+ Epperly, Ann V.

Parents: John Anderson & Eliza (Guthrie) Ratliff. [guthrie]

1901 Birth: 11-24-1901 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Maynard Tipkins Ratliff.

1984 Death: 1-25-1984 VA.

1984 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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  Rush D.

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly

1854 Birth: 1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1866 Death: 1866 Floyd Co., VA. COD: flux. Age: 12y.

1866 Burial:

...2. Epperly, Nancy E.

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly

1854 Birth: 3-7-1854 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H51:

...... Sumner, Owen 74 yo w/m Minister of Gospel, b. VA, $1,700/500, HOH. [sumner]

............ Lucinda 35 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

............ Jubal 30 yo w/m, b. NC, at home, cannot  read or write. (invalid scratched out).

...... Epperly, Nancy 16 yo domestic w/f, b. VA, cannot  read or write. I

...... Harris, George 14 yo w/m, at home, cannot  read or write. I

1876 Marriage #1: Nancy E. Epperly m. Chas. T. Furrow 3-30-1876 Montgomery Co., VA. He 19 yo s/o Geo. W. & N. E. Furrow. She 22 yo d/o Sol. & R. Epperly.

Charles Thomas Furrow, b. 10-24-1857 Montgomery Co., VA, d. 3-9-1919 Christiansburg District, Montgomery Co., VA, s/o George W. & Nancy (Ratliff) Furrow. [no file]

...2. Epperly, Eliza Ellen

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly.

1855 Birth: 12-5-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1876 Marriage #1: Eliza E. Epperly m. Benj. B. Ratliff 9-14-1876 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o R. & A. Ratliffe. She 23 yo d/o S. & R. Epperly.

Benjamin Bethuel Ratliff, b. Nov 1853, d. 1900-1910, s/o Robert Ratliff. In 1900 they can be found in Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA. B. B. Ratcliff is noted as a blacksmith.

1939 Death: 1-18-1939 Mercer Co., WV.

1939 Burial:

...2. Epperly, William Ira

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly.

1858 Birth: July 1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1877 Marriage #1: Wm I. Epperly m. Sarah M. Lester 2-18-1877 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo s/o S. & R. Epperly. She 16 yo d/o L. & C. Lester.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H164:

...... Epperly, W. I. 23 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, HOH.

............ Sarah M. 19 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Willie J. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890: may be in Floyd Co., VA.

1900:

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H94:

...... Eperly, William I. 53 yo w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 30y, cannot  read or write, owns farm, HOH.

............ Sarah M. 42 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 30y, 1 ch with 1 living.

...... Bowers, Willie 30 yo widowed daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 2 ch with 2 living. [bower2]

............ Thurman 6 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Roy 3 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

I1914 Marriage #1: W. I. Epperly m. Lillie P. Roop 11-1-1914 at Archie G. Wells Floyd Co., VA by Archie G. Wells, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 49 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Solomon & Rachel Epperly. She 30 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. M. & Josie C. Roop.

Lillie Prince Roop, 1884-1969, d/o James Merritt & Josephine Catherine (Peterman) Roop. She is buried in the White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. [Roop]

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 88, H50:

...... Epperly, 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, owns, HOH.

............ Lillie P. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  write.

............ Zora E. 3y 4/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, central part of Alum Ridge District 1, H147:

...... Epperly, Will I. 73 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married, cannot  read or write, owns, HOH.

............ Lilly P. 55 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 37 yo when 1st married, cannot  read or write.

............ Zora E. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-1, SR 617,

H13:

...... Jones, Luther 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 23 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, housework.

............ Bobby 5 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

............ Dollie 3 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

H14:

...... Epperly, William 83 yo father in law, b. VA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Lillie 54 yo mother in law, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1942 Death: 4-16-1942 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert – can’t find]

1942 Obit:

The Roanoke Times

Roanoke, Virginia  Friday, April 17, 1942

......+ Epperly, Sarah Malinda

Parents: Leftwich & 1st wife Christina (Bishop) Lester. [Lester_Leftwich_2wives]

1861 Birth: M. (female) b. 4-8-1861 Floyd Co., VA, twin.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Isaac Epperly.

1890: may be in Floyd Co., VA.

1900:

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Isaac Epperly.

1910 Death: 6-7-1910. [Death Cert – n/a]

1910 Burial: Lester Family Cemetery, off Laurel Ridge Mill Rd, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA

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......3. Epperly, Willie E. J.

Parents: William Ira & 1st wife Sarah M. (Lester) Epperly.

1879 Birth: Jan 1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1899 Marriage #1: Willie Epperly m. Charles L. Bower 04-23-1899 at the bride's parents', Floyd Co., VA by I.N. Munsey Minister. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Saml & Sarah E. Bowers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o W.I. & Sarah L. Epperly.

Charles L. Bower, s/o Samuel Evans & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Bower. [bower2]

1912 Marriage #2: Willie Epperly m. 2nd Jno E. Horton 3-19-1912 Montgomery Co., VA. He 37 yo s/o B. F. & E. Horton. She 33 yo d/o Wm & M. Epperly.

John Edgar Horton, s/o Benjamin Franklin & Sarah Ellen (Peddeman) Horton. [no file]

......3. Epperly, Zora Elizabeth

Parents: William Ira & 2nd wife Lillie Prince (Roop) Epperly.

1916 Birth: 8-5-1916 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1934 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Epperly m. Luther Jones 2-21-1934 Floyd Co., VA. He 49 yo widowed w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, present mailing address Sowers, VA, s/o Robert Jones & Vannia Sowers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, present mailing address Sowers, VA, d/o Bill Epperly & Lillie Roop.

Luther Morgan Jones, s/o Robert H. & Susanna Savanah J. (Sowers) Jones. [jones] I

Marriage #2: Fred Sharon Vest.

Fred Sharron Vest, 1914-1981 s/o Lemuel G. & Mabel Maude (Kingrea) Vest.

1992 Death: Oct 1992.

1992 Burial: White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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...2. Epperly, Margaret W.

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly

1859 Birth: 3-7-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

1859 Death: 7-1859 Floyd Co., VA. COD: bold hives. Age: 6m.

1859 Burial:

...2. Epperly, Mary Elizabeth

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly

1860 Birth: 8-9-1860 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1860 Birth: 5-28-1860 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Death: 5-15-1920 Christiansburg District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mary Elizabeth Epperly, 62y 11m 15d, single w/f, b. May 28, 1860 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Solomon Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Rachel Ratcliff, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Jsh Epperly of Christiansburg. COD: chronic myocarditis. Burial: Christiansburg.

1920 Burial: Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

...2. Epperly, James Milton

Parents: Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly.

1866 Birth: 6-28-1866 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents

AND/OR

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H65: James R. Epperly, 16 yo brother/farm laborer, Pleasant Epperly HOH.

i1891 Marriage #1: James M. Epperly m. Clara Bishop 4-28-1891 Montgomery Co., VA. He 23 yo s/o Soloman & Rachel Epperly. She 21 yo d/o Stephen & Lucinda Bishop.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 63, H43:

...... Epperly, James M. 30 yo w/m farm laborer, b. June 1870 VA, parents b. VA, m. 9y,, cannot  read or write, rents home, HOH.

............ Clara 29 yo wife, b. June 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 9y, 3 ch with 3 living, cannot  read or write.

............ Berley O. 7 yo son, b. Feb 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Willard 4 yo son, b. Mar 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Brady E. 1 yo son, b. Feb 1899 VA, parents b. VA. 

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 94, H246:

...... Epperly, James M. 39 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, cannot  read or write, rents home, HOH.

............ Clara 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, 5 ch with 5 living.

............ Burly 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Willard 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Brady 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Pate J. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. 

............ Gibby C. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

...... Bishop, Lucinda 80 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, 7 ch with 4 living.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 106, H246:

...... Epperley, James M. 55 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents HOH.

............ Clara 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Brady E. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Payton J. 18 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

............ Giby C. 15 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 3, H192:

...... Epperly, James M. 64 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 37 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

............ Clara 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

......+ Epperly, Clara Miriam

Parents: Stephen & Lucinda (Dulaney) Bishop. [Bishop_Jacob_Katherine_mcva]

1871 Birth: June 1871 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1870 Birth: 6-07-1870 Montgomery Co., VA. (src DOB: tombstone)

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband James M. Epperly.

i1937 Marriage #2: Clara Epperly, nee Bishop, m. 2nd U. M. Reed 9-27-1937 at S. P. Reed’s Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 68 yo widowed w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jackson Reed & Polly Otey. This is his 2nd marriage. She 66 yo single w/f, married 1 time before, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Stephen Bishop & Lucinda Dulaney. (maybe she & James divorced?)

Uriah Merritt Reed, s/o Andrew Jackson Sr & Mary “Polly” (Otey) Reed. Urias is sometimes recorded as Darius Merrett Reed but it is the same person. He was 1st married to Missouri Magdeline “Maggie” Alley.  [Reed_Griffith_Olive] 

......3. Epperly, Berley Otha

Parents: James Milton & Clara Miriam (Bishop) Epperly.

1892 Birth: Feb 1892 VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Willard Linkous

Parents: James Milton & Clara Miriam (Bishop) Epperly.

1896 Birth: Mar 1896 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1894 Birth: 3-10-1894.

1900, 1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: Willard Epperley m. Annie Ruth Epperley 11-30-1914 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo s/o J. M. & C. Epperley. She 20 yo d/o Chas. & H. Epperly.

1982 Death: 6-12-1982 Radford, VA.

1982 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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.........+ Epperly, Anna Ruth

Parents: Charles & Harriet E. “Hattie” (Payne) Epperly.

1893 Birth: 12-28-1893 Montgomery Co., VA.

1955 Death: 12-8-1955 Community Hospital, Radford City, VA but of Rt 1, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Epperly, 61y 11m 10d, married w/f, b. Dec 28, 1893 Montgomery Co., VA. Spouse: Willard L. Epperly. Father: Charles W. Epperly. Mother: Hattie Payne. Informant: Mrs. M. C. Brooks of 1716 7th St, Radford, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1955 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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.........4. Epperly, Elvin Willard “Doc”

Parents: Willard Linkous & Annie Ruth (Epperly) Epperly.

1916 Birth: 3-26-1916 Montgomery Co., VA.

Marriage #1: Mary McNeil.

Mary McNeil, 1915-1996, d/o Thomas Henry Benton & Ozella Florence (Aldredge) McNiel. [McNiel_JamesI_2wives]

2005 Death: 10-22-2005 of Radford, VA.

2005 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Picture of  Elvin Willard (Doc) Epperly, 89, of Radford died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005.

His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren bless his memory and are eternally grateful for the lessons of hard work and honesty he taught.

He was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1916, to Willard and Annie Ruth Epperly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary McNeil Epperly, brother Walter Epperly, and sisters Agnes E. Snider and Ruth E. Brooks.

He is survived by his wife, Frances McDaniel Epperly; eight children and spouses, Doris and Frank Linkous, Randall and Dreama Epperly, Anna and Roger Handy, Clara and Wendell Martin, Marie and Bill Eanes, Reba and Mike Weeks, Michael Epperly, Loretta and Rafael Bedia; two stepdaughters, Carolyn and Darrel Rogers and Janet and Bruce Blaylock; 21 grandchildren and spouses, Pete and Amy Linkous, Christi L. Phillips, Robert and Wendy Linkous, Keith and Licia Epperly, Jeff and Elise Epperly, Lori and Wes Rakes, Brian Handy, Victor and Cheryl Handy, Roy and Amie Handy, Mike and Anne Martin, Wendy Martin Watts, Adam and Patrina Martin, Angela Eanes, Danny and Laura Eanes, Jason and Erin Eanes, Alan Weeks, Bryce and Becca Epperly, Mandy Epperly, Mary and Jud Bushkar, Rosa and Brian Petrotta, and Rafael Bedia; three stepgrandchildren, Becky and Patrick McGlothlin, Matthew Alley, and Nick and Tiffany Rogers; 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include sister, Joyce and Karl Mowry; brothers-in-law, Johnny McNeil, James Swift, Ray Swift and Clay Swift; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Epperly, Ida McNeil, Delores McNeil, Kate Sweezy and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg with Rev. Lester Kennedy officiating.

In remembrance of "Doc", those that wish may make contributions to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 272 Waterworks Road, Radford, VA 24141 or Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church, 6893 Mills Avenue, Radford, VA 24141. The Epperly Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com.

12005 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Epperly, Brady Elbert

Parents: James Milton & Clara Miriam (Bishop) Epperly.

1899 Birth: Feb 1899 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: Brady Epperly m. Ruth Nunley 12-16-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 26 yo s/o J. M.  & Clara Epperly. She 16 yo d/o D. W. & Pearl Nunley.

Ruth Hazel Epperly, 1908-1993, d/o David Wesley & Pearl Estelle (unknown) Nunley.

1973 Death: 9-18-1973

1973 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Epperly, Payton Junior “Pate”

Parents: James Milton & Clara Miriam (Bishop) Epperly.

1901 Birth: 4-13-1901 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1924 Marriage #1: Pate Epperly m. Hope Kirkner 2-6-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o Jas. & Clara Epperly. She 25 yo d/o Ham Kirkner.

Hope C. Kirkner, 1898-1986, d/o Edward Hammett & Kate M. (Fleeman) Kirkner. [no file. 

1989 Death: 12-26-1989.

1989 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Epperly, Gibson Clarence “Gibby”

Parents: James Milton & Clara Miriam (Bishop) Epperly.

1904 Birth: 2-27-1904 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #1: Gibb Clarence Epperly m. Bertie Mabrey 2-7-1927 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o Jas. & Clara Epperly. She 20 yo d/o D. E. & Alice Mabrey.

Berlie Margaret Mabrey, 1908-1970, d/o David E. & Alice G. (Wall) Mabry.

1985 Death: 12-18-1985 Moneta, Bedford Co., VA.

1985 Burial:

Epperly, Joseph Henry

Parents: possible s/o Nancy Epperly.

1873 Birth: 1873 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H201:

...... Epperly, Solomon 65 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, HOH.

............ Rachel 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, keeping house.

............ Mary L. 18 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ James 15 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot  read or write, school

............ Joseph 7 yo (relationship not given), b. VA, parents b. VA.

1892 Marriage #1: Joseph H. Epperly m. Nancy C. Bower 8-26-1892 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo s/o Jas. & Nancy Epperly. She 16 yo d/o T. F. & Martha A. Bower.

Nancy Cora Epperly, 1875-1957, d/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [bower1] I

End Solomon & Rachel (Ratliff) Epperly Family.