Last Updated: April 7, 2021

 

Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett Family

 

1. Puckett, Jacob

Parents:

1828 Birth: abt 1828 Franklin Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H101:

…… Thrash, Valentine 44 yo w/m, b. Montgomery, $1500, HOH. [thrash]

………… Hariett 44 yo w/f, b. Rockbridge.

………… Mahala 19 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

…… Woodward, James H. 9 yo w/m, b. Pittsylvania, school. [woodward]

…… Puckett, Jacob 22 yo w/m, b. Franklin, $1500, cannot read or write, laborer.

…… Otey, Jordan 18 yo w/m, b. Montgomery, laborer. [otey]

1852 Marriage #1: Jacob Puckett m. Lucy E. Helms 3-10-1852 Franklin Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, SW District, H1349:

…… Puckett, Jacob Jr 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $200/75, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lucy 26 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Melinda J. 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Nancy R. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Isadora 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Wm P. 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Sarah 2/12 w/f, b. VA.

1862 Death: Spring 1862 of measles while serving the Confederate army. (src: Lucy 1888 pension application)

…+ Puckett, Lucy E.

Parents:

1834 Birth: abt 1834 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with husband Jacob Puckett.

1870 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, Cave Spring District, H312:

…… Puckett, Lucy 37 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

………… Victoria 10 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… John 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Albert L 6/12 w/m, b. VA.

…… Hambrick, Sorin 46 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

…… Puckett, Preston 12 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write.

1880 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, Cave Spring District, H550:

…… Puckett, Lucy 45 yo widowed w/f keeping house, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Wm P. 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer.

………… Jno D. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Albert 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA

………… Geo 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA. Locust Grove District 20, H248:

…… King, Mary R. 45 yo widowed w/f, b. July 1854 VA, 1 child with 1 living, parents b. VA, rents house, HOH.

………… Robert P. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lucy E. 62 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA, 1 child with 1 living, boarder. (surname should read Puckett vs the implied King)

…2. Puckett, Melinda J.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett.

1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

…2. Puckett, Mary Roberta

Parents: Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett.

1855 Birth: 7-25-1854 Roanoke Co., VA

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents. (most definitely Nancy R.)

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H110:

……Cannaday, Asa H. 34 yo w/m physician, b. VA, $800/500, HOH. [cannaday_fcva]

………… Demaris 28 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Walter 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Charles 9 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Albert 8 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Minnie 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… George 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

…… Pucket, Mary 15 yo w/f, b. VA, domestic servant.

I1877 Marriage #1: Mary R. Puckett m. James W. Price 5-5-1877 Floyd Co., VA. He 27 yo single ?/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Elisa & Elizabeth Price. She 22 yo single ?/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Lucy Puckett.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA. Locust Grove District, H133:

…… King, Michael 59 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. VA, father b. England, mother b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH. [King_Michael_2wives]

…… Price, Mary 25 yo married w/f housekeeper, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Mary J. 2 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, H. K. child.

i1882 Marriage #1: Mary Price late Pucket m. 2nd Michael M. King 03-18-1882 at Michael M. King's, Floyd Co., VA by John H. Lemon. He 64 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Anthony & Dorcas King. She 28 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Lucy Puckett.

Michael M. King, s/o Anthony & Dorcas (unknown) King. [King_Michael_2wives]

1913 Death: 11-25-1913 Locust Grove District, Floyd Co., VA.

Mary Roberta Puckett, 59y 4m 0d widowed w/f, b. 7-25-1854 Roanoke Co., VA. Father: Jacob Puckett, b. Roanoke Co., VA. Mother: Lucy E. Puckett, b. Franklyn Co., VA. Informant: J. D. Puckett of Copper Hill, VA. COD: chronic interstitial nephritis. Burial: J. D. Puckett.

1913 Burial:  J. D. Puckett’s.

…2. Puckett, Isadora Charlotta

Parents: Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett.

1856 Birth: 3-5-1856 Roanoke Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H95:

…… Tice, William E. 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. [tice]

………… Henrietta 18 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Johnie J. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

…… Pucket, Isadoa 13 yo w/f, b. VA, nurse.

I1873 Marriage #1: Dora Puckett m. John F. Reed 12-25-1873 at Peter Kefauver's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William A. & Catherine Reed. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd, d/o Lucy Puckett.

John Fleming Reed, s/o William Amsterdam & Katherine Margaret (Farley) Reed. [reed_william4]

1892 Death: 4-23-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

Dora Reed, 36 yo married w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: J. F. Reed. COD: fever.

1892 Burial:

…2. Puckett, William Preston

Parents: Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett.

1858 Birth: abt 1858 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

1870, 1880 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with widowed mother.

…2. Puckett, Sarah Victoria

Parents: Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett.

1860 Birth: abt 1860 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with widowed mother.

…2. Puckett, John Dibble

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Parents: Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett but appears to have been born after father, Jacob Puckett, reportedly died.

1863 Birth: 9-22-1863 Roanoke Co., VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with widowed mother.

I1886 Marriage #1: John D. Puckett m. Liona E. Wilson 09-01-1886 at D. Wilson's, Floyd Co., VA by J.W. Eller. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Lucy C. Puckett. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Daniel & Mary Wilson.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Puckett, John D. 26 yo.

………… Leona E. 22 yo.

………… Carrie I. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H247:

…… Pucket, John D. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. Sept 1863 VA, parents b. VA, m. 14y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Liona E. 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 14y, 5 children with 3 living.

………… Cammy Ida 12 yo daughter b. May 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Thomas C. 5 yo son, b. Feb 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Pearl M. 1 yo daughter b. Dec 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H114:

…… Puckett, John D. 46 yo w/m farmer, b. V, parents b. VA A, M1 22y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Liona E. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 22y, 3 with 3 living.

………… Cleveland 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Perlie 11 yo daughter b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920:

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H189:

...... Puckett, John D. 66 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

............ Liona E. 62 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married. (nee Wilson)

...... Manning, Herbert W. 10 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (s/o Oliver Wendell 1st wife Pearly May (Puckett) Manning. [Manning_Cary_Mahala]

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-14, Copper Hill, H146:

...... Puckett, John D. 76 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G6, reside in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Elizena 64 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, reside in same house 1935, housework.

............ Herbert W. 20 yo single grandson, b. VA, completed H3, reside in same house 1935, school.

1934 Marriage #2: J. D. Puckett m. L. C. Bell 9-30-1934 at J. S. Puckett's Floyd Co., VA by I. H. Shanks, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 70 yo widowed w/m farming, b. Roanoke Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, s/o Jacob Puckett & Lucy E. Helms. She 60 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, d/o W. M. Holland & Charity Nowlin.

Lizena Catherine Holland, 1875-1952, d/o William M. & Charity Ann (Nolen) Holland. [hollin] Widow of James William ”Billy”  Bell. [bell]

1945 Death: 5-11-1945 Floyd Co., VA.

1945 Burial: Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

……+ Puckett, Liona Elizabeth

Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth “Betsy” “Betty” (Sowder) Wilson. [wilson_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1867 Birth: 9-15-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Dibble Puckett.

1934 Death: 1-6-1934 Floyd Co., VA.

1934 Burial: Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Puckett, Cammie Ida

 

Parents: John Dibble & Liona Elizabeth (Wilson) Puckett.

1888 Birth: May 1888 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1909 Marriage #1: Ida Puckett m. B. L. Conner 5-27-1909 at J. D. Puckett’s Floyd Co., VA by David Sumner, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. M. & L. O. Conner She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. D. & L. E. Puckett. (can’t explain initials)

Baley Lumper Conner, s/o William Morgan & Elsa Emeline (Cole) Conner. [Conner_Cornelius_Anna]

1962 Marriage #2: Cammie Ida Conner, nee Puckett, m. Troy Whitelaw Tice 6-9-1962 Roanoke, VA. He 70 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Otey, VA, mailing address, Rt 2, Copper Hill, Roanoke Co., VA, s/o Daniel Webster Tice & Icy Dora Kennett. This is his 2nd marriage. She 74 yo widowed w/f, b. Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA, mailing address, Rt 2, Copper Hill, Roanoke Co., VA, d/o John Dibbling Puckett & Liona Elizabeth Wilson.

Troy Whitelaw Tice, 1891-1975, Daniel Webster & 2nd wife Icy Dora (Kennett) Tice. [tice] He was 1st married to Dorothy Lena Stump. [stump]

……3. Puckett, Thomas Cleveland

Parents: John Dibble & Liona Elizabeth (Wilson) Puckett.

1895 Birth: Feb 1895 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

 

……3. Puckett, Pearl May

Parents: John Dibble & Liona Elizabeth (Wilson) Puckett.

1895 Birth: 12-20-1898 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth certificate, noted as 4th child)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1917 Marriage #1: Pearl Puckett m. Oliver Wendell Manning 5-7-1917 Bristol, TN.

Oliver Wendell Manning, s/o Joseph Robert & Malinda Rachel (Lester) Manning. [Manning_Cary_Mahala]

1935 Divorce: 1-15-1935 Floyd Co., VA.

Divorce granted to wife Pearl Manning, 36 yo white housewife, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, from Oliver Manning, 36 yo w/m, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, worked on road. Duration of Marriage: 17y 8m. 6 minor children affected. Cause: Defendant was sentenced to 10 yrs in the pen. for infamous offence.

1995 Marriage #2: Pearl m. 2nd Everett Z. Craghead 1935 Floyd Co., VA.

Everett Zachariah Craghead, s/o William Daniel & Mary Lilly (Holland) Craghead. [Craghead_WilliamT_2wives]

1971 Death: 4-29-1971 Community Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 1112 Boulevard, Salem City, VA.

Pearl Puckett Craighead, 72 yo widowed w/f, b. Dec 20, 1898 VA. Spouse: Everett Z. Craighead. Father: John D. Puckett. Mother: Lionie Wilson. Informant: Melvin H. Manning. COD: generalized cerebral arteriosclerosis with congestive heart failure. Burial: Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. No burial date.

1971 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW)

…2. Puckett, Albert Lee

Parents: Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett but born after Jacob Puckett reportedly died.

1869 Birth: abt 1864 VA.

1870, 1880 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with widowed mother.

i1891 Marriage #1: Albert L. Puckett m. Calley Manda Wilson 10-01-1891 at Daniel Wilson's, Floyd Co., VA by Joseph T. Turner. He 21 yrs 7 mos, single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Lucy E. Puckett. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Daniel & Elizabeth Wilson.

Callie Manda Wilson, d/o Daniel & Elizabeth “Betsy” “Betty” (Sowder) Wilson. [Wilson_Daniel_Elizabeth]

…2. Puckett, George B.

Parents: Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett but born after Jacob Puckett reportedly died.

1872 Birth: abt 1872 VA.

1880 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with widowed mother.

I1897 Marriage #1: George B. Puckett m. Missouri Bartlett 02-21-1897 at John Puckett's, Floyd Co., VA by Isaac K. Wimmer. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lucy Puckett. She 15 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lydia O. Reed.

Missouri Bartlett, d/o Lydia Octavia Bartlett before her marriage to William Grant Reed. [bartlett]

End Jacob & Lucy E. (Helms) Puckett Family.