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William Clemons Family

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1. Clemons, William

Parents: Aga Clemens.

1825 Birth: abt 1825 Patrick Co., VA.

i1845 Marriage #1: William Clemmons m. Charity Ratliff 11-16-1845 Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H744:

…… Clemant, Wm 25 yo w/m farmer, b. Patrick, $0, cannot read/write, HOH.

……… Charity 28 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read/write.

……… James Wm. 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

……… Mary J. 2 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H811:

…… Clemmons, Wm 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/100, HOH.

……… Charity R. 40 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Jas 13 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

……… Mary J. 11 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

……… John W. 7 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

……… Floyd R. 6 yo.

……… Melvina J. 2 yo.

i1868 Marriage #2: William C. Clemens m. Rhoda Dickerson 05-05-1868 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 46 yo widowed farmer, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Aga Clemens. She widowed 45 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, George & Lucy Booth.

Rhoda Ellen Booth, d/o George H. & Lucy (Reed) Booth. [Booth_GeorgeH_Lucy] Rhoda was the widow of James T. Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H135:

…… Clemmons, William 50 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, cannot read/write, HOH.

……… Rhoda 50 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot read/write.

……… John Wm 17 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer, cannot write.

……… Floyd 14 yo, farm laborer (can’t read initial).

……… Melvina E. 13 yo, twin, at home.

……… Rhoda E. 13 yo, twin, at home.

……… Peter 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… William 9 yo w/m, b. VA.

(Although noted as “Clemmons” in this census, Rhoda E., Peter and William should probably be noted as Dickerson’s as they are children of Rhoda & her 1st husband James T. Dickerson.)

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H83:

…… Clemons, Wm 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

……… Rhonda 61 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

…… Dickerson, Rhoda 22 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

……… William 19 yo stepson, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

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

…… Clemmons, Rhoda 32 (probably closer to 82) alone or with family of different surname.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H13:

…… Dickerson, William 39 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Aug 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 26y, cannot read/write, rents home, HOH.

……… Mary 34 yo wife, b. May 1866 VA, m. 26y, 4 ch with 3 living, cannot read/write.

……… Jessie G. 12 yo son, b. Feb 1888 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

……… James T. 7 yo son, b. June 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… William I. 4 yo son, b. Mar 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Clemmons, Roda 81 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1818, 14 ch with 4 living, cannot read/write.

1884 Death: 1-20-1884 Floyd Co., VA of cancer, 62y, s/o unknown, b. Patrick Co., VA.

1884 Burial:

…+ Clemons, Charity

Parents:

1822 Birth: abt 1822 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Clemons.

Death: 1860 -1868

Burial:

…2. Clemons, James M.

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons.

1846 Birth: abt 1846 Floyd Co., VA.

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

…2. Clemons, Mary Jane I

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons. I

1848 Birth: 12-18-1848 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1867 Marriage #1: M. J. Clemins m. George Dickerson 11-05-1867 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 24 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James T. & Rhoda Dickerson. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Charity Clemins.

George William Dickerson,1844-(1890-1899), s/o James T. & 2nd wife Rhoda (Booth) Dickerson. (this would make Rhoda Booth Dickerson Clemons Mary’s stepmother AND mother-in-law!) [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1921 Death: 7-19-1921 Floyd Co., VA.

Mary Jane Dickerson, 72y 7m 1d, widowed w/f housewife, b. Dec 18, 1848 VA. Father: William C. Clemmons, b. VA. Mother: Charity Ratcliff, b. VA. Informant: Jesse E. Reed of Floyd Co., VA. COD: tuberculosis of lungs. Burial: Sowers Burial Ground.

1921 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

…2. Clemons, John William I

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons.

1853 Birth: Dec 1853 VA Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1876 Marriage #1: John William Clemons m. Vicey Akers 12-13-1876 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William B. & Charity Clemons. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Floyd & Elizabeth Akers.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H83:

…… Clemons, J. W. 24 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Vicia 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Nitie L. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Highly 9/12 w/m, b. Sept VA, parents b. VA.

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

…… Clemmons, Jno Wm 37 yo.

………… Varsey 34 yo.

………… Nettie E. 13 yo.

………… Wm T. 11 yo.

………… Charity R. 8 yo.

………… Griffith D. 4 yo.

………… Roley L. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H10:

…… Clemmons, John W. 46 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1853 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, owns farm, HOH.

………… (1st couple of letters smudged)liza 41 yo wife, b. July 1858 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, 7 ch with 7 living, cannot read/write.

………… Tom 20 yo single son, b. Sept 1879 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, cannot read/write.

………… Griffith 14 yo son, b. Apr 1886 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, cannot read/write.

………… Rollie L. 11 yo son, b. Aug 1888 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, cannot read/write.

………… Charlie M. 8 yo son, b. May 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school. (I believe this should be Charlotta Melissa Clemons)

………… Amos S. 7 yo son, b. Jan 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Julia P. 3 yo daughter, b. July 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H136:

…… Clemons, John W. 56 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Vicie 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, 9 ch with 8 living.

………… Griffie D. 24 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer working out.

………… Amos S. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, no school.

………… Julia P. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no school.

………… Esau M. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, no school.

i1915 Marriage #2: J. W. Clemons m. Sarah L. Gathercole 2-28-1915 at Sarah L. Gathercole's Floyd Co., VA by Jesse Booth, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 60 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Charity Clemmons. She 43 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Major & Martha Gathercole.

Sarah Louise Gathercole, 1870-1938, d/o Major & Martha E. (Smith) Gathercole. She is buried in the Laurel Branch Cemetery, Laurel Branch Road NW, Court House District, Floyd Co., VA near her daughter Mary Jane “Jannie” Gathercole Weeks. [Gathercole_Major_Martha]

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching Feb 2014]

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 92, H38:

…… Clemons, John W. 65 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns home, cannot write, HOH.

………… Sarah L. 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Gathercole, Louisa 17 yo single niece, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. [Gathercole_Major_Martha]

1928 Death: 9-10-1928 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA.

John Clemons, abt 74 yo married w/m farmer, b. date unknown, Floyd Co., VA. Father: Buck Clemons, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: unknown. Informant: Henry C. Reed of Rt#3, Floyd Co., VA. COD: arteriosclerosis. Burial: Sowers Graveyard.

1928 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

……+ Clemons, Vica

Parents: Floyd & Elizabeth (Reed) Aker.

1858 Birth: July 1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John William Clemons.

1912 Death: 10-5-1912 Floyd Co., VA.

Vica Akers Clemmons, 56 yo married housewife, b. 1856 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Floyd Akers, b. VA. Mother: Elizabeth Reed, b. VA. Informant: Amos Akers of Floyd VA. COD: apoplexy. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

1912 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

……3. Clemons, Nettie Ellen Elizabeth

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons. I

1877 Birth: 6-12-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1895 Marriage #1: Nettie E. Clemons m. George William Akers 08-14-1895 at John Wm Clemmons', Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed. He 18 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Greenberry & Lucy Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John Wm & Vicy Clemmons. I

George William Akers, 1877-1964, s/o Greenberry R. Jr & Lucy (Dulaney) Akers. [akers2]

1913 Death: 7-13-1913 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA. (death record does state June 12, 1913)

Nettie Ellen Elizabeth Akers, 33 yo married housewife, b. 1880 Floyd Co., VA. Father: John Clemmons, b Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Vici Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: W. E. Weeks of Floyd Co., VA. COD: menorrhagia. Burial: Sowers Graveyard.

1919 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Nettie Elizabeth <i>Clemmons</i> Akers

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

George William Akers

……3. Clemons, William Thomas

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons. I

1878 Birth: 5-6-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1901 Marriage #1: William Thomas Clemons m. Sarah Duncan 11-19-1901 at Henry Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed, Minister of the German Baptist Church. He 22 yo single w/m day laborer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Vica Clemons. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Major & Lizzie Duncan.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H72:

…… Clemming, Thomas W. 30 yo w/m laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 7y, cannot read or write, rents house, HOH.

……… Sarah 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 7y, 0 ch with 0 living, cannot read or write.

…… Hylton, Josiah 18 yo lodger, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer working out, cannot read or write, no school.

1940 Marriage #2: Tom Clemons m. Martha Ann Cunningham 4-13-1940 Floyd Co., VA. He 60 yo widowed w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John Clemons & Vicie Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert Cunningham & Lindie Hylton.

1951 Death: 12-2-1951 New Altamont Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Rt1, Basham, Floyd Co., VA.

William Thomas Clemons, 73 yo married w/m farmer, b. May 6, 1878 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Martha Ann Clemons. Father: John William Clemons. Mother: Vicy Akers. Informant: Griffie Darius Clemons of R.F.D. #3, Floyd, VA. COD: coronary occlusion. Burial: Sowers Cemetery.

1951 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

William T Clemons

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

………+ Clemons, Sarah

Parents: Major & Louisa Elizabeth (Sumner) Duncan. [duncan4]

1871 Birth: abt 1871 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Thomas Clemons.

……3. Clemons, Charity R.

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons. I

1882 Birth: 1-2-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1891 Death: Rosa B. Clemons d. 3-25-1891 Floyd Co., VA. 8y 2m single w/f, b. Floyd, d/o Jno. W. & Visie Clemons. COD: spinal affection.

1891 Burial:

……3. Clemons, Griffith Darius

Aka

……3. Clemons, Griffith Deligah

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons. I

1886 Birth: 4-1-1886 VA.

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

1913 Marriage #1: G. D. Clemons m. Julia Hurt 1-8-1913 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, s/o John & Mary. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J.W. & Bethina.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 92, H39:

…… Clemons, Griffie D. 33 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Julia M. 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Pearl L. 4y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, N.W. side of Court House District 5, H43:

…… Clemons, Griffie 44 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 27 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Jully M. 42 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, cannot read/write.

……… Pearl 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Herman G. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-7, H8:

…… Clemons, Griffie 54 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Julie 54 yo wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Pearl 25 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Herman 19 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, farm helper.

1952 Death: 10-30-1952 at home, Rt 3, Floyd Co., VA.

Griffith Deligah Clemmons, 66 yo married w/m, b. Apr 1, 1896 VA. Father: John W. Clemmons. Mother: Vira Akers. Informant: Herman Clemons of Floyd, VA. COD pneumonia. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd, VA. 

1952 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Ray Albright)

………+ Clemons, Julia Mirman

Parents: John William & Bethany (Reed) Hurt.

1883 Birth: 12-10-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Griffith D. Clemons.

1953 Death: 3-23-1953 at home, Rt 3, Floyd Co., VA.

Julia Mirman Clemons, 69 yo widowed w/f, b. Dec 10, 1883 VA. Spouse: Griffith Clemons. Father: William Hurt. Mother: Betheny Reed. Informant: Herman Clemons of Floyd Co., VA. COD: congestive heart failure. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd, VA. 

1953 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Clemons, Dannie Ray (twin)

Parents: Griffith D. & Julia Miriam (Hurt) Clemons.

1913 Birth: 8-25-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

1913 Death: 10-11-1913 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA. COD: “child not right from birth”. (no physician signature)

1913 Burial: “family burial ground”

………4. Clemons, Annie May (twin)

Parents: Griffith D. & Julia Miriam (Hurt) Clemons.

1913 Birth: 8-26-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

1914 Death: 6-23-1914 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA. COD: malnutrition.

1914 Burial: cyrus graveyard

………4. Clemons, Lyda Pearl

Parents: Griffith D. & Julia Miriam (Hurt) Clemons.

1915 Birth: 2-4-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

2006 Death: 11-8-2006 VA.

2006 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Lida Pearl Clemons

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Ray Albright)

………4. Clemons, Vicie Ester

Parents: Griffith D. & Julia Miriam (Hurt) Clemons.

1917 Birth: 3-17-1917 Floyd Co., VA.

1917 Death: 3-25-1917 Floyd Co., VA. COD: spinal bifida

1917 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Clemons, Herman Griffie

Parents: Griffith D. & Julia Miriam (Hurt) Clemons.

1920 Birth: 6-16-1920 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1949 Marriage #1: Herman Griffie Clemons m. Mary Eunice Helms 3-5-1948 Radford, VA. He 28 yo single w/m saw mill worker, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Griffie Delias Clemons & Julia Miriam Hurt. She 27 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o John Wheeler Helms & Dolly Radford.

Mary Eunice Helms Clemons, b. Spray, Rockingham Co., NC, d/o John W. & Dolly (Radford) Helms.

2001 Death: 1-19-2001 Roanoke City, VA.

2001 Obit:

CLEMONS, Herman G., 80, of Floyd, passed away Friday, January 19, 2001, in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Helms Clemons and two sons, Marvin H. Clemons and Donald Clemons.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow in Sowers Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

2001 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Herman G. Clemons

Herman G. Clemons

(src: Find A Grave; phot added by Ray Albright)

 

……3. Clemons, Roland Lathem I

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons. I

1888 Birth: 8-9-1888 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1908 Marriage #1: R. F. Clemons m. Callie M. Dickerson 7-5-1908 at J. F. Dickerson’s, Floyd Co., VA, by Henry Reed, Minister of the Brethern Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. W. & Vicie Clemans. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. F. & Nancy J. Dickerson.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 42, H51:

…… Clemming, Rola 20 yo w/m laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, cannot read or write, rents house HOH.

………… Ada 20 yo wife, b. VA, M1 2y, 1 ch with 1 living, cannot read or write.

………… Cora 1 1/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Dickerson, Manda 6 yo sister-in-law, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Oakvale Precinct, Dicstrict 85, East River Mountain Road, H174:

…… Clemons, Roland L. 30 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parent b. VA, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

………… Callie M. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Cora E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roy E. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Driffie E. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Virgie M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Early L. 3y 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Russia 1 yo son, b. W.VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, East River District, Morgan Hill Road, H72:

…… Clemmons, Rola L. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Hattie 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

………… Cora 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Roy 18 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Emett 17 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Virgie 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Early L. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Rushin 11 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Rossa 9 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Edward 5 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

………… Charles 3y 9/12 son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

………… Callie M. 5/12 daughter, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, East River District 28-35, H189:

…… Clemons, Rollie 48 yo widowed w/m W.P.A. laborer, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Russel 19 yo son, b. WVA, completed G6, resided in same place 1935, farm laborer.

………… Edward 15 yo son, b. WVA, completed G6, resided in same place 1935, farm laborer.

………… Charles 13 yo son, b. WVA, completed G4, resided in same place 1935, school.

1973 Death: 9-20-1973 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1973 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Jessie Clarkson)

………+ Clemons, Callie Mae "Hattie" I

Parents: James Floyd & 1st wife Nancy Jane (Dobyns) Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1889 Birth: Oct 1889 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1889 Birth: 9-5-1889 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Roland Lathem Clemons.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with husband Roland Lathem Clemons.

1937 Death: 2-8-1937 at home, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

Hattie Clemons, Age: 47y 5d 3d, b. 9-5-1889 Floyd Co. VA, d. 2-8-1937 Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA. Spouse: Roly Clemons. Father: Jim Dickerson. Mother: Nancy Dobbins. Informant: E. L. Dickerson, Oakvale, WVA. COD: apoplexy. Buried 2-9-1937, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

1937 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Mercer Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Jessie Clarkson)

………4. Clemons, Cora Ellen I

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1909 Birth: 3-10-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

I1938 Marriage #1: Cora Clemons m. Irving Dickerson 7-28-1938 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, P.O. address Floyd, VA, s/o Adam Dickerson & Charlie Clemons. She 25 yo single w/f, b. WVA, P.O. address Floyd, VA, d/o Rollie Clemons & Hattie Dickerson.

James Ervin Dickerson, 1917-1981, s/o James Adam & Charlotta Melissa (Clemons) Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1990 Death: 11-12-1990 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1990 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

………4. Clemons, Roy Elmer

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1910 Birth: 7-19-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Frances Elizabeth Jones.

Frances Elizabeth Jones, b. 7-21-1909, d. 8-21-1991.

1973 Death: 4-8-1973 Mercer Co., WVA.

1973 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA. (with Frances)

………4. Clemons, Emmett Griffin

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1912 Birth: 7-11-1912 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Lucille Williams.

1953 Marriage #2: Doris Gay Whitlow 5-15-1953 Rinceton, Mercer Co., WVA.

1987 Death: 5-13-1987.

1987 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

Emmitt Griffin Clemons

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

………4. Clemons, Virgie M.

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1914 Birth: 8-23-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

Marriage #1: Arie Oakley Carter, 1905-1997

2002 Death: 7-10-2002 Davie Co., NC.

2002 Burial: Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., WVA. (no photo)

………4. Clemons, Early Latham

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1916Birth: 9-4-1916 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1934 Death: 3-26-1934 Mercer Co., WVA.

1934 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Jesse Clarkson)

………4. Clemons, Russian “Rushie”

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1918 Birth: 9-4-1918 WVA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1977 Death: 1-16-1977

1977 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

………4. Clemons, Russell Withman

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1921 Birth: 4-15-1921 WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1969 Death: 11-14-1969 Duvall Co., FL.

1969 Burial: Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

………4. Clemons, Edward

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

………4. Clemons, Ernest Charles

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1927 Birth: 1-21-1927 Oakvale, Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1953 Marriage #1: Ernest Charles Clemons m. Lucy Mary Underwood 8-28-1953 Floyd Co., VA. He 26 yo single w/m mechanic, b. Oakvale, WVA, s/o Rollie Clemons & Hattie Dickerson. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Elmer Underwood & Effie Radford.

1963 Divorce: 9-4-1963 from Lucy Underwood Clemons. 3 minor children affected.

1987 Death: 3-9-1987 at home, Rt1, Floyd Co., VA.

Ernest Charles Clemons, 60 yo divorced w/m, b. Jan 21, 1927 West Virginia. Father: Rolen Luther Clemons. Mother: Hattie Dickerson. Informant: Linda S. Ober. COD: acute myocardial infarction.

1897 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Clemons, Callie Mae

Parents: Roland Lathem & Callie Mae “Hattie” (Dickerson) Clemons.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 WVA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1949 Marriage #1: Callie Mae Clemons m. Roy Vernon Compton 3-11-1949 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m furniture factory worker, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o B. E. Compton & Elsie Salmons. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Mercer Co., WVA, s/o Rola Clemons & Hattie Dickerson.

2013 Death: 5-22-1913 of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

2013 Obit of Roy Compton: Published in Roanoke Times on May 23, 2013

Roy Vernon Compton, of Christiansburg, Va., was born on March 9, 1928, and died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, Va., to the late Buford Eldridge (Eck) and Elsie Salmons Compton. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlen and Harold Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae C. Compton; a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Dusty Cromer, of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Jeanie Compton, of Blacksburg, and Richard and Susan Compton, of Christiansburg. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tim and Ginger Cromer, of Christiansburg, Tony Cromer and fiance, Amy Poff, of Knoxville, Tenn., Kenny Compton, of Christiansburg, Jessica Compton, of Christiansburg, Jasmine Compton and Jason Compton, of Blacksburg, Jeremy and Sara Compton, of Christiansburg, and Trevor Compton, of Christiansburg. In addition, he is survived by his great-grandchildren, Danielle Broce, of Christiansburg, Cassidy and Kaylyn Cromer, of Christiansburg, Callie Cromer, of Christiansburg, K.J. Compton, of Christiansburg, Caleb Cromer, of Christiansburg, and Josie Cromer, of Morristown, Tenn.

Roy retired from Volvo Trucks in 1990. He enjoyed woodworking and often displayed his skills at local craft shows. He and Mae enjoyed traveling, especially to Gatlinburg, Tenn. He was also a devoted fan of Christiansburg High School football, enjoying their games for many years through the 2012 season. His family will always cherish his memory.

There will be a visitation on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Sunset Cemetery at 3 p.m. Pastor Beaver Terry will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Roy's name to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 10 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service.

2013 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

……3. Clemons, Charlotte Melissa “Charlie” I

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons.

1892 Birth: 5-12-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H24:

…… Simmons, Rose A. 53 yo single w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, 1 ch with 1 living, owns farm, HOH.

………… Ballie 25 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

…… Clemings, Charlotta 17 yo hired girl, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant for a private family.

i1914 Marriage #1: Lissie Clemmons m. Adam Dickerson 8-12-1914 at Jno. W. Clemmons, Floyd Co., VA by Henry Reed, Minister of the Brethern Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Vicie Clemmons.

James Adam Dickerson, 1895-1964, s/o James Floyd & Nancy Jane (Dobyns) Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1976 Death: 10-25-1976 Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Salem, VA but of Star Route, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Charlotte Clemons Dickerson, 84 yo widowed w/f, b. May 12, 1892 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: James Adam Dickerson. Father: John Floyd Clemons & Vicie Akers. Informant: Mrs. L. C. Vest. COD: cerebral vascular accident. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd, VA, Oct 28, 1976.

1876 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Ray Albright)

……3. Clemons, Amos Samuel

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons.

1889 Birth: 4-15-1889. (src: SS death claim)

1892 Birth: 4-15-1892 VA. (src: headstone application of applicant, Mrs. Nelia M. Clemmons.

1994 Birth: 2-24-1894 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1928 Marriage: Samuel Amos Clemons m. Nelia May Stanley 1928 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H70:

……Clemons, Amos S. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 33 yo when 1st married, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

……… Delia M. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married.’

……… Gracie M. 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Hammon, Alma L. 26 yo married niece, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, H133:

……Clemons, Amos 49 yo w/m hired farm hand, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

……… Nelia M. 39 yo widow, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework.

……… Gracie M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Floyd Co., VA1935, school.

……… Robert S. 6 yo son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school.

1961 Death: 3-4-1961 Roanoke VA Hospital, Salem, VA but of Star Rt, Floyd Co., VA.

Amos (NMI) Clemmons, 66 yo married w/m farmer, b. 4-24-1894 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Lelia Mae Clemons. Father: John Clemmons. Mother: unknown. Informant, Mrs. Lelia Mae Clemmons, wife. COD: Metastatic Carcinoma to lymph nodes around common bile duct. Burial: unknown.

1961 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (aka Unnamed Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Floyd Co., VA.)

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

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………+ Clemons, Nelia Mae

Parents: William Robert & Catharine (Bryant) Stanley. (no file)

1899 Birth: 4-14-1899 Botetourt Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Amos Samuel Clemons.

1979 Death: 5-14-1979 on Hwy 8, Floyd Co., VA (enroute to hospital), but of Star Rt, Floyd Co., VA.

Nelia Stanley Clemons, 80 yo widowed w/f, b. Apr 14, 1899 Botetourt Co., VA. Spouse: Amos Clemons. Father: William Robert Stanley. Mother Catherine Bryant. COD: cerebral thrombosis. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

1979 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. (aka Unnamed Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Floyd Co., VA.)

………4. Clemons, Gracie M.

Parents: Amos Samuel & Nelia Mae (Stanley) Clemons.

1929 Birth: 10-19-1929 Floyd Co., VA.

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

Gracie C. Gibson, is reportedly buried in the Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Clemons, Robert Samuel

Parents: Amos Samuel & Nelia Mae (Stanley) Clemons.

1932 Birth: 5-30-1932 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1995 Death: 12-31-1995 Floyd Co., VA.

1995 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Robert S Clemons

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

……3. Clemons, Julia Pearl

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons.

1896 Birth: 7-11-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1912 Marriage #1: Julia P. Clemons m. Lindsy Z. Carroll 10-17-1912 at J. W. Clemons, Floyd Co., VA, by Jesse Boothe, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 22 yo single w/m famer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. M. & Lucy Carroll. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. W. & Varcy Clemons.

Lindsey Z. Carroll, s/o James Merritt & Lucy (Akers) Carroll. [carroll]

1950 Death: 12-12-1950 Dr Dehart Memorial Clinic, Floyd Co., VA.

Julia Pearl Carroll, 54 yo widowed w/f, b. July 11, 1896 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Lindsay Z. Carroll. Father: John Clemons. Mother: Melissia Akers. Informant: Mrs. Harold Compton of RFD 1, Bassett, VA. COD: pulmonary embolism due to cirrhosis of liver. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

1950 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

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

……3. Clemons, Esau Madison

Parents: John William & 1st wife Vica (Akers) Clemons.

1900 Birth: Aug 1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1921 Marriage #1: Esau Clemons m. Madie Louise Gathercole 11-4-1921 at Jesse Booth's Floyd Co., VA by Jesse Booth, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John W. & Levisa Clemons. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. S. & Lona I. Gathercole.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, N.W. side of Court House District 5, H42:

…… Clemons, Esau M. 29 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, 22 yo when 1st married, cannot read or write, vet?: no, HOH.

………… Mayday L. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

………… J. W. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Elvin 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA

………… Melvin 6/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1968 Death: 11-19-1968 Floyd Co., VA.

1968 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

Esau M. Clemons

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Ray Albight)

………+ Clemons, Madie Louise

Parents: James S. & Saloma A. (Hopkins) Gathercole. [gathercole]

1908 Birth: 1908 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone but more likely abt 1903)

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Esau Madison Reed.

1942 Death: 1942. (I can’t find a death record)

1942 Burial: Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Becky St.Clair Harris)

………4. Clemons, James William

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1922 Birth: 8-16-1922 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1952 Marriage #1: James William Clemons m. Mandy Ellen Dickerson 8-16-1952 Floyd Co., VA. He 29 yo single w/m sawmill laborer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Esau M. & Maday L. Gathicole. She 30 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. Taylor Dickerson & Roxie A. Booth.

Mandy Ellen Dickerson, 1921-1995, d/o James Taylor & Rockalissa “Roxy” (Booth) Dickerson. She m. 2nd Martin Everett Songer. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1957 Death: 12-12-1957 Floyd Co., VA.

1957 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Clemons, Troy Harman

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1924 Birth: 9-29-1924 Floyd Co., VA.

1924 Death: 10-5-1924 Floyd Co., VA.

1924 Burial: “family burial grounds”

………4. Clemons, Elven

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1926 Birth: 4-25-1926 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1993 Death: 12-18-1993 Radford, VA. COD: unknown. “not seen by doctor”

1993 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Ray Albight)

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………4. Clemons, Melvin Curtis

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1929 Birth: 7-25-1929 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: unknown

1974 Marriage #2: Melvin Curtis Clemons m. Mary Katherine Jarrell 2-2-1974 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 44 yo divorced w/m, b. July 25, 1929 VA, s/o Esaw Madison Clemons & Madie Gathercole. She 48 yo, b. July 4, 1925 VA,  d/o Ed Edgar Woolwine & Florence Richards. (They divorced in 1978)

1981 Death: 12-22-1981 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Melvin Curtis Clemons, 52 yo divorced, disabled vet, b. 7-25-1929 Floyd, VA. Father: Esau A. Clemons. Mother: Maddia Gathicole. Informant: Mr. Elvin Clemons. COD: hypovolemic schock due to upper GI bleed. Other: chronic alcoholic. Burial: Sowers Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

1981 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Clemons, Virginia C.

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1934 Birth: abt 1934 VA.

………4. Clemons, Opal L.

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1936 Birth: abt 1936 VA.

………4. Clemons, Alice Marie

Parents: Esau Madison & Madie Louise (Gathercole) Clemons.

1938 Birth: 11-6-1938 Floyd Co., VA.

…2. Clemons, Floyd Rufus I

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons.

1853 Birth: abt 1854 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1880 Residence Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H86:

…… Mangos, Thomas 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. [mangus]

………… Emberzetta 38 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Mary G. 18 yo sister, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Clemons, Floyd 23 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA.

I1880 Marriage #1: Floyd Rufus Clemons m. Olive Akers 10-24-1880 at Andrew Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Isaac Reed. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William B. & Charity Clemmons. She 25 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Riley & Miley Akers. (akers4)

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

…… Clemmons, Floyd 35 yo.

………… Marinda 36 yo.

………… Mille S. 9 yo.

………… Nancy J. 7 yo.

………… Ellen 5 yo.

………… Luvina 4 yo.

………… Martha A. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H13:

…… Clemmons, Floyd 40 yo farmer, b. May 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 20y, rents farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Ollie M. 50 yo wife, b. Mar 1850 VA, parents b. VA, 10 ch with 8 living, cannot read or write.

………… Mary S. 17 yo daughter, b. Dec 1882 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Nancy J. 16 yo daughter, b. Jan 1884 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ellen 15 yo daughter, b. May 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Martha 12 yo daughter, b. Jan 1888 VA, parents b. VAv.

………… Sarah 9 yo daughter, b. May 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Willie C. 7 yo son, b. Mar 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Harvy L. 4 yo son, b. Aug 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H28:

…… Clemming, Floyd R. 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 25y, cannot read/write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Olive M. 55 yo wife, b. VA, M2 27y, 10 ch with 3 living, cannot read/write.

………… Willie C. 17 yo son, b. VA, laborer working out, no school.

………… Harvey L. 14 yo son, b. VA, no school.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Plymouth District 92, H42:

…… Clemons, Harvey L. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie S. 23 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… William C. 24 yo widowed brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Floyd R. 68 yo married father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, farm laborer.

………… Olive M. 70 yo mother, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Claudine 3y 10/12 niece, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

…… Hazelwood, Vadney M. 5y 9/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Dale E. 3y 10/12 step son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Nannie A. 1y 8/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, East River District 20, H83:

…… Clemons, Floyd 70 yo widowed w/m incidental farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married, vet?: no, alone. (Harvey L. is head of next house visited)

1940 Death: 2-28-1940 Glen Lyn, East River District, Mercer Co., WVA. 

Floyd Rufus Alers, 90 yo widowed w/m, b. abt 1850 Floyd Co., VA. Parents unknown. H.L. Clemons of Glen Lyn informant. Primary COD: Myocarditis.

1940 Burial: Elgood Cemetery, Elgood, Mercer Co., WVA.

……+ Clemons, Olivia Marinda I

Parents: Riley & 1st wife Mildred Olive (Reed) Akers. [akers_Greenberry]

1853 Birth: abt 1853 Floyd Co., VA. (most records indicate she was b. abt 1853 except 1900 Census)

I1872 Marriage #1: Olive Akers m. William B. Lester 09-26-1872 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Cloa Dobyns. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Riley & (blank) Akers.

William B. Lester/Dobyns, s/o William & Cloah Ann (Lester) Dobyns. (src: marriage record). However, This fellow was never noted with William & Cloah so he may have been adopted or Cloah’s son before marriage. I suspect the latter.

1850 Birth: Mar 1850 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Floyd Rufus Clemmons. 

……3. Clemons, Millie S. I

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons. I

1882 Birth: 1-1-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1907 Marriage #1: Millie S. Clemons m. William Thomas Akers 1907 Floyd Co., VA.

William Thomas Akers, s/o Andrew R. & Missouri (Duncan) Akers. [akers2] I

……3. Clemons, Nancy J. “Nannie”

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons. I

1883 Birth: 5-10-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1903 Marriage #1: Nannie Clemons m. Esau Akers 5-7-1903 Mercer Co., WVA. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Mercer Co., WVA, s/o G.B. & Lucy Akers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Mercer Co., WVA, d/o Floyd & Olive Clemons.

Esau Akers, 1882-1962, s/o Greenberry Jr & Lucy (Dulaney) Akers. [Akers_GreenberrySr_2wives] I

1970 Death: 4-22-1970.

1970 Burial: Sowers Cemetery, on SR 705, west of the Old Beaver Creek Church, Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Adam Kroll)

……3. Clemons, Vica Ellen I

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons. I

1884 Birth: 4-8-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1905 Marriage #1: Vicy Ellen Clemons m. James Akers 3-13-1905 Mercer Co., WVA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. & living in Mercer Co., WVA(?), s/o Umphrey & Mary Akers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Mercer Co., WVA(?), d/o Floyd & Olive Clemons.

James Joshua Akers, s/o Humphrey A. & Mary Elizabeth (Mannon) Akers. [akers_mcva2]

i1912 Marriage #2: Vica E. Akers m. Peter Dickerson 8-24-1912 at Mary J. Dickerson’s, Floyd Co.,  VA by Henry Reed, Minister of the Brethern. He 31 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Mary J. Dickerson. Dhe 27 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o F. R. & Olive Clemons.

Peter Dickerson, s/o George William & Mary Jane (Clemons) Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

……3. Clemons, Luvina

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons. I

1886 Birth: abt 1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1894 Death: 9-8-1894 Floyd Co., VA of rheumatism, 7y.

1894 Burial:

……3. Clemons, Martha A.

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons.

1888 Birth: Jan 1888 VA.

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

……3. Clemons, Sarah E.

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons.

1891 Birth: May 1891 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1895 Birth: 8-15-1895 Floyd Co., VA. (src: WVA Death Record)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1915 Marriage #1: Sarah m. Frank Reed 8-16-1915 Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA.

1920:

1930:

1940 Residence: Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA, 404 S. Fifth Street, H214:

…… Clemons, Sarah 43 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same place 1935, owns, housework, HOH.

…… Reed, Donzie 24 yo single son, b. WVA, completed G4, resided in same place 1935, truck driver. (Donzie Clifford Reed, b. 8-5-1915 Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA, d. 12-27-1984. Father: Frank Reed. Mother: Sarah Clemons.

…… 1 nonrelated lodger.

1964 Death: 10-8-1964 Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA.

Sarah E. Clemons, 69 yo divorced w/f, b. Aug 15, 1895 Floyd, VA. Father: Floyd Clemons. Mother unknown. Informant: son Donzie Reed who is also noted in her will. COD: coronary occlusion.

1964 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA.

……3. Clemons, William C. “Willie” “Will” I

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons.

1893 Birth: Mar 1893 VA.

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

i1913 Marriage #1: W.C. Clemons m. Lydia Dickerson 7-26-1913 at W.R. Dickerson’s, Floyd Co., VA by Harvey Reed, Minister of the Bretheran church. He near 20 yo, single w/m farmer, b. & residing in Floyd Co., VA, s/o F.R. & Olive Clemons. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & residing in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm Riley & Mary J. Dickerson. I

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Plymouth District 92, H42:

…… Clemons, Harvey L. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie S. 23 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA..

………… William C. 24 yo widowed brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Floyd R. 68 yo married father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, farm laborer.

………… Olive M. 70 yo mother, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Claudine 3y 10/12 niece, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

…… Hazelwood, Vadney M. 5y 9/12 stepdaughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Dale E. 3y 10/12 stepson, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Nannie A. 1y 8/12 stepdaughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………+ Clemons, Lydia E. I

Parents: William Riley & 1st wife Mary Jane (Dobyns) Dickerson. [Dickerson_JamesT_2wives]

1897 Birth: June 1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1919 Death: Lydia Dicksinson Clemens d. Sept 10, 1919 Elgood, Mercer Co., WVA. Age 25, DOB unknown, b. Floyd Co., VA. Parents: blank. Will Clemons, husband informant. COD: puerperal septicemia. (birth attended by midwife). Burial: blank.

………4. Clemons, Claudine

Parents: Willie C. & Lydia E. (Dickerson) Clemons.

1916 Birth: abt 1916 WVA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Plymouth District 92, H42:

…… Clemons, Harvey L. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie S. 23 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA..

………… William C. 24 yo widowed brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Floyd R. 68 yo married father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, farm laborer.

………… Olive M. 70 yo mother, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Claudine 3y 10/12 niece, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

…… Hazelwood, Vadney M. 5y 9/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Dale E. 3y 10/12 step son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Nannie A. 1y 8/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

……3. Clemons, Harvey Lee

Parents: Floyd Rufus & Olive Marinda (Akers) Clemons.

1895 Birth: 8-28-1895 (src: tombstone reading)

1897 Birth: 8-15-1897 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1942 Draft Registration Card)

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

1919 Marriage #1: Harvey L. Clemons m. Lizzie Hazelwood 10-1-1919 Princeton, Mercer Co., WVA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. VA, residing in Elgood WVA. She 22 yo widowed w/f, b. WVA, residing in Elgood WVA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Plymouth District 92, H42:

…… Clemons, Harvey L. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie S. 23 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA..

………… William C. 24 yo widowed brother, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Floyd R. 68 yo married father, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write, farm laborer.

………… Olive M. 70 yo mother, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Claudine 3y 10/12 niece, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

…… Hazelwood, Vadney M. 5y 9/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Dale E. 3y 10/12 step son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Nannie A. 1y 8/12 step daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

1930 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, East River District 20, H84:

…… Clemons, Harvey L. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, cannot read/write, owns, vet?: yes WW, HOH.

………… Lizzie S. 33 yo wife, b. WVA, parents b. WVA, 15 yo when 1st married.

…… Hazelwood, Vada M. 16 yo adopted daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA.

………… Dale E. 14 adopted son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA, school.

………… Nannie A. 12 adopted daughter, b. WVA, parents b. WVA, school.

…… Clemons, Calvin H. 9 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA (mistake?), school.

………… Dudley B. 7 yo son, b. WVA, parents b. WVA (mistake?), school.

………… Clifford L. 5 yo son, b. WVA, father b. VA, mother b. VA.

………… Bobbie A. 2 yo son, b. WVA, father b. VA, mother b. VA.

…… Towler, Charles 55 yo single farm laborer, b. US, parents b. US, cannot read/write.

1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, East River District 28-32, H179:

…… Clemons, Harvey 43 yo w/m engineer, completed G0, resided in same place in 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Lizie 44 yo wife, b. WVA, completed G8, resided in same place in 1935.

………… Calvin 20 yo son, b. WVA, completed G4, resided in same place in 1935, farmer.

………… Dudley 17 yo son, b. WVA, completed G5, resided in same place in 1935, farmer.

………… Clifford 14 yo son, b. WVA, completed G7, resided in same place in 1935, school.

………… Boby 12 yo son, b. WVA, completed G3, resided in same place in 1935, school.

………… Emigene 7 yo daughter, b. WVA, completed G2, resided in same place in 1935, school.

………… Dickie 4 yo son, b. WVA, completed G0.

1968 Death: 10-16-1968.

1968 Burial: Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WVA.

……+ Clemons, Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie”

Parents: Horace G. & Nannie E. (Thompson) Holdren.

1896 Birth: 8-28-1896 WVA.

Marriage #1: Clarence Hazelwood.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with husband Harvey Lee Clemons.

1997 Death: 1-11-1997 at a Princeton Hospital, Mercer Co., WVA.

1997 Burial: Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WVA.

……3. Clemons, Calvin Coolidge

Parents: Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie” (Holdren) Clemons.

1920 Birth: 11-19-1920 Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

2005 Death: 9-24-2005.

2005 Burial: Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WVA.

……3. Clemons, Dudley B.

Parents: Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie” (Holdren) Clemons.

1923 Birth: abt 1923 Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

……3. Clemons, Bobbie A.

Parents: Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie” (Holdren) Clemons.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

……3. Clemons, Emogene

Parents: Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie” (Holdren) Clemons.

1933 Birth: abt 1933 Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

……3. Clemons, Dickie

Parents: Harvey Lee & Elizabeth Snider “Lizzie” (Holdren) Clemons.

1926 Birth: abt 1926 Mercer Co., WVA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

…2. Clemons, Melvina

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons.

1858 Birth: Sept 1858 Floyd Co., VA.

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

…2. Clemons, Octavia

Parents: William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons.

1861 Birth: 6-1-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

End William “Buck” & 1st wife Charity (Ratliff) Clemons Family.