Last Updated: July 16, 2021

Jacob R. Conner Family

(2 known wives)

 

1. Conner, Jacob R.

Parents: William R. & Elizabeth (Poff) Conner.

1825 Birth: 10-1825 Floyd Co., VA.

iMarriage #1: Jacob reportedly 1st m. Elizabeth McGhee but other sources have her as a Martin. Jacob & Elizabeth did have a daughter Elizabeth who did m. a McGhee so that may be where the confusion is – just a thought.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H222: Jacob Conner, 23 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $0, HOH.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: Jacob R. (Rice?) Conner, 43 yo w/m blacksmith, b. VA, $600/150, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H363: Jacob R. Conner, 54 yo w/m blacksmith, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Jacob R. Conner, 66 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H24:

……. Conner, Jacob R. 75 yo w/m farmer & blacksmith, b. Oct 1825 VA, parents b. VA, m. 64y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Elizabeth A. 80 yo wife, b. April 1820 VA, parents b. VA, m. 64y, 5 children with 4 living, cannot write.

………… Sarah A. 30 yo single daughter, b. May 1870 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Alice 2 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA.

(Sarah Ann Conner was m. to James Monroe Radford in 1887. He is with his parents in 1900 & remarries as a widower in 1902. Alice marries as Alice E. Radford in 1911 and Sarah Ann Conner is noted as her mother with father not named)

i1904 Marriage #2: Jacob R. Conner m. Matilda Poff 11-24-1904 Floyd Co., VA. He 80 yo widowed w/m, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wm R. & Elizabeth Conner. She 78 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Dewese.

Matilda Dewese Poff, d/o Peter & Esther (Poff) Dewese. [Dewese_Peter_2wives] She was 1st married to Samuel Poff. [Poff_Samuel_Matilda]

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H110:

______ Conner, Jacob R. 86 yo w/m, b. VA, M2 5y, rents house, HOH.

_________ Matilda E. 84 yo wife, b. VA, M2 5y, 9 children with 7 living.

…+ Conner, Elizabeth Ann

Parents:

1820 Birth: 4-1820 Goochland Co., VA. 

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H222: Elizabeth A. 26 yo w/f, b. Goochland.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: Elizabeth 40 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H363: Elizabeth A. 58 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Elizabeth A. 66 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H24:

Death 1900-1904

...2. Conner, Elizabeth

Parents: Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner

1853 Birth: abt 1853 Floyd Co., VA.

i1869 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Conner m. William McGee 10-07-1869 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 32 yo widowed miller, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jackson McGee & Nancy Keeth. She single 16 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob R. & Elizabeth Conner.

William McGee, s/o Jackson & Nancy (Keith) McGee. [no file]

...2. Conner, William Mitchell i

Parents: Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner

1854 Birth: 11-6-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: William M. 14 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

i1878 Marriage #1: Mitchell Conner m. Sarah M. Shank 06-06-1878 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob R. & Elizabeth Ann Conner. She 28 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel P. & Matilda Poff.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H364: William M. Conner, 24 yo laborer, b. VA, rt foot off, idiotic, HOH. Sarah A. 33 yo wife, b. VA. Lucy 9/12 daughter, b. Aug VA. John Shank, 12 yo step-son, b. VA, William M. Conner HOH. Irena Shank, 10 yo step-daughter, rheumatism/paralyzed/idiotic, William M. Conner HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: William M. Conner, 34 yo. Sarah M. 38 yo. James B. 9 yo. Maggie M. 4 yo. Minnie A. 1 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H251:

…… Conner, Mitchell 40 yo w/m day laborer, b. Jan 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

……… Sarah M. 52 yo wife, b. May 1848 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, 4 children with 4 living, cannot read or write.

……… James 19 yo son, b. May 1881 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer, school.

……… Maggie 14 yo daughter, b. Oct 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Minnie 12 yo daughter, b. April 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mariam A. 7 yo daughter, b. May 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H5: Mitchell Conner, 53 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 31y, owns farm, HOH. Sarah M. 61 yo wife, b. VA, M2 31y, 7 children with 5 living.

1920

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H60:

…… Willis, George W. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Madgie M. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

……… Earnest C.16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

……… Ocie L. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Clarence E. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… George C. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Oliver L. 2y 6/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Wilfred A. 23 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, produce huckster.

……… Lake E. 16 yo dau in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married.

…… Conner, William M. 79 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

......+ Conner, Sarah Amanda i

Parents: Samuel & Matilda (Dewese) Poff. [Poff_Samuel_Matilda]

1850 Birth: abt 1850 Floyd Co., VA.

i1867 Marriage #1: Sarah A. Poff m. George Shank 02-09-1867 Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 18 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Sarah Shank. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel & Matilda Poff.

George Shank, s/o Lewis R. & 1st wife Sarah (Smith) Shank. [Shank_LewisR_2wives]

1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Mitchell Conner.

......3. Conner, Lucy

Parents: William Mitchell & Sarah Amanda (Poff) Conner.

1879 Birth:  Aug 1879 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Conner, James B.

Parents: William Mitchell & Sarah Amanda (Poff) Conner.

1881 Birth: May 1881 VA.

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

1906 Marriage #1: He m. Minnie S. Poff 1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H187: James B. Conner, 29 yo w/m saw mill laborer, b. VA, M1 3y, rents house HOH.

.........+ Conner, Armenia Sarah “Minnie”

Parents: Asa & Nancy A. (Manning) Poff. [Poff_Samuel_Matilda]

1887 Birth: Mar 1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H187: Minnie L. 20 yo wife, b. VA, M1 3y, 2 children with 2 living.

1972 Death: 10-12-1972.

1972 Obit: The Floyd Press, Oct 19, 1972 edition:

COPPER HILL -- Minnie Poff Conner, 86, of Copper Hill died Thursday, October 12, 1972, in a Marion hospital. She was the widow of J. B. Conner. Surviving are a son, Ruben L. Conner, Copper Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Attrice Pendleton, Merrifield, Mrs. Gaye Ferguson, Nokesville, Mrs. Goldie Newman, Fairfax, Mrs. Olgia Huff, Vienna, Mrs. Rachel Micks, Brookneal; a sister, Mrs. Cora Conner, Salem; two brothers, Walter Poff, Roanoke, Arch Poff, Copper Hill. The funeral was Saturday, October 14, 1972, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in Riner Cemetery. (The Coordinates for this cemetery are N 37 03.296 W 80 12.112.)

1972 Burial:  Riner Cemetery

.........4. Conner, Olsie

Parents: James B. & Armenia Sarah “Minnie” (Poff) Conner.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H187: Olsie 3 yo daughter, b. VA.

.........4. Conner, Attris

Parents: James B. & Armenia Sarah “Minnie” (Poff) Conner.

1909 Birth: 1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H187: Attris 1y 3/12 daughter, b. VA.

......3. Conner, Maggie M.

Parents: William Mitchell & Sarah Amanda (Poff) Conner.

1885 Birth:  Oct 1885 VA.

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

i1902 Marriage #1: Maggie Conner m. George H. Willis 12-25-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Robert J. & Sarah H. Willis. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Mitchell & Sarah M. Conner.

George H. Willis, s/o Robert L. & Sarah Katherine (Helms) Willis. Willis_Robert_Sarah

......3. Conner, Minnie i

Parents: William Mitchell & Sarah Amanda (Poff) Conner.

1888 Birth: 4-15-1888 VA.

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

i1907 Marriage #1: Minnie M. Conner m. D. B. Clowers 7-4-1907 Floyd Co., VA. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. B. & Orina Clower. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. M. & Sarah Conner.

Dallas Brainard Clower s/o James B. & Cerena Jane “Rena” (Hale) Clower. [Clower_LewisB_Margaret] i

1964 Death: 4-11-1964.

1964 Burial: Huffville Cemetery, Terry Forks, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Conner, Miriam A. i

Parents: William Mitchell & Sarah Amanda (Poff) Conner. i

1892 Birth: 8-16-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1908 Marriage #1: Miram A. Conner m. Doctor C. Graham 12-17-1908 near Simpson’s, Floyd Co., VA by G. H. Thomson, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He 19 yo farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o John H. & Mary D. Graham. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm M. & Sarah M. Conner.

Doctor Coy “Dock” Graham, s/o John Hamilton “Ham” & Mary Dido (Hall) Graham. [Graham_JohnW_2wives] I

1979 Death: 8-17-1979 Montgomery Co., VA.

1979 Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis, Floyd Co., VA as Mirram C. Graham.

...2. Conner, John Quincy

Parents: Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner.

1857 Birth: 8-30-1857 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: John Quincy 12 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

i1876 Marriage #1: John Q. Conner m. Sally Ann Ferris 05-18-1876 at Valentine Ferris', Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 17 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living on Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob R. & Elizabeth Conner. She single 16 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Valentine & Hannah Ferris.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H365: John Q. Conner, 23 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: John Q. Conner, 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: John Conner, 42 yo w/m farmer, b. Aug 1857 VA, m. 24y, cannot write, rents farm, HOH.

1935 Death: 12-20-1935 Roanoke Co., VA.

1935 Burial:

......+ Conner, Sarah Ann

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Pharis. [Ferris]

1862 Birth: 4-15-1862 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H365: Sally Ann 20 yo w/f, b. VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Sallie A. 38 yo wife, b. Apr 1862 VA, m. 24y, 9 children with 7 living.

......3. Conner, Tabitha Elizabeth "Bertha"

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1877 Birth: 6-26-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H365: Bertha 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Tabitha E. 12.

i1897 Marriage #1: Bertha Conner m. John C. Rierson 11-25-1897 at the bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas W. & Matilda E. Rierson. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John Q. & Sallie Ann Conner.

John C. Rierson, s/o James W. Sr & Matilda Elizabeth (Simpson) Rierson. [Rierson_Charles_VJane]

1945 Death: 8-31-1945.

1945 Burial:

......3. Conner, Jacob Valentine

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1879 Birth: 9-1879 VA. (src: 1880 census)

1880 Birth: 11-3-1880. (src: tombstone)

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H365: Valentine 8/12 w/m, b. Sept. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Jacob V. 10 yo.

1900 Marriage #1: Jacob Valentine Conner m. Mary E. Hill 1-11-1900 Franklin Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. Q. & S. A. Conner. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o J. W. & M. A. Hill.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H253:

…… Conner, Jacob V. 18 yo single w/m day laborer, b. Nov 1881 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, owns home, HOH.

………… Mary E. 18 yo wife, b. Nov 1881 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, 0 children with 0 living.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H153:

…… Conner, Jacob 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Mary E. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… Lucy 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Dorothy 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

………… Guy V. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Eliza 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 102, H58:

…… Conner, Jacob V. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Mary E. 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Lucy A. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

………… Dortha N. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation.

………… Clarence E. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Guy B. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

………… Shirley M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Frazier L. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Sylvia G. 4y 7/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 1, Public Rd, H219:

…… Conner, Jacob V. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Mary L. 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

………… Silvie 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Frazzier L. 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-13, Rd 647, H28:

…… Conner, Jacob V. 59 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Mary E. 59 yo wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1961 Death: 1-8-1961.

1961 Burial: Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Conner, Mary Elizabeth

Parents: John William & Margaret Ann (Walters) Hill. [Hill_JamesR_2wives]

1880 Birth: 11-15-1880 Franklin Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jacob Valentine Conner.

1948 Death: 9-15-1948 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

1948 Burial: Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Conner, Lucy A.

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Dorothy N.

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Clarence E.

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Guy B.

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

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

i1928 Marriage #1: Guy B. Conner m. Allie Holland 2-8-1928 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA with mailing address Copper Hill, VA, J. V. & Mary Conner. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA with mailing address Copper Hill, VA, d/o L. A. & Virginia M. Holland.

............+ Conner, Ally

Parents: Leander Alban & Virginia Mary (Underwood) Holland. [Hollin_WilliamR_Mary]

1912 Birth: abt 1912 Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Conner, Elzora Emma

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

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

1931 Marriage #1: Elzora m. Samuel Henry Conner abt 1931.

Samuel Henry Conner, s/o Jasper & Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Bowles) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1982 Death: 10-15-1982 Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center, Roanoke, VA but of Rt 1 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

Elzora Conner, 73 yo widowed w/f, b. July 15, 1909 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Samuel H. Conner. Father: Valentine Conner. Mother: Hill. Informant: William Conner. COD: histiocytic lymohoma. Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA.

1982 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/find-a-grave-prod/photos/2014/16/7350352_1390010781.jpg

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C.)

.........4. Conner, Shirley May

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1910 Birth: 10-19-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1934 Marriage #1: Shirley m. William Theodore Wilson 1934 Floyd Co., VA.

1959 Death: 6-22-1959 Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

1959 Burial: Beaver Creek Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by MOW Sep 2014)

.........4. Conner, Frazier L.

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1913 Birth: abt 1913 VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Sylvia Goldie

Parents: Jacob Valentine & Mary Elizabeth (Hill) Conner.

1915 Birth: abt 1915 VA.

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

1935 Marriage #1: Sylvia m. Peter McKinley King. Not indexed in FCVA & record not found on ancestry as of Mar 2020.  Probably m. Franklin Co., VA abt 1935. In FrCo 1940 with 4 yo son James L.

......3. Conner, Alen O.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1884 Birth: 8-1884 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Ellen E. 6 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Alen O. 15 yo son, b. Aug 1884 VA, school.

......3. Conner, Ernest R.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1887 Birth: abt 1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Ernest R. 3 yo.

1891 Death: 2-25-1891 Floyd Co., VA. Ernest Conner. COD: unknown. Age: 4 yo. POB: Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John & Sallie.

1891 Burial:

......3. Conner, Ollie L.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1890 Birth: 6-1890 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Ollie L. 9 yo son, b. June 1890 VA.

......3. Conner, Volener E.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1893 Birth: 6-1893 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Volener E. 6 yo daughter, b. June 1893 VA.

......3. Conner, Minnie E.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1895 Birth: 10-1895 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Minnie E. 4 yo daughter, b. Oct 1895 VA.

......3. Conner, Roy J.

Parents: John Quincy & Sarah Ann (Ferris) Conner.

1898 Birth: 6-1898 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H302: Roy J. 1 yo son, b. June 1898 VA.

...2. Conner, Sarah Ann

Parents: Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner.

1860 Birth: abt 1860 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: Sarah Ann 10 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H363: Sarah A. 20 yo single daughter, b. VA.

i1887 Marriage #1: Sarah A. Conner m. James M. Radford 03-22-1887 at J.T. Turner's, Floyd Co., VA by J.T. Turner. He 18 yo single w/m blacksmith, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joshua & Sarah Radford. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, Jacob R. & Elizabeth Conner.

James Monroe Radford, s/o Joshua & Sarah Armeda (Agee) Radford. [Radford_JamesT_Lydia]

I don’t know what happen to this marriage. James is with his parents in 1890 with no sign of Sarah. She is with her parents in 1900 & noted as single. James remarries in 1902 as a widower.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H24:

……. Conner, Jacob R. 75 yo w/m farmer & blacksmith, b. Oct 1825 VA, parents b. VA, m. 64y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH.

………… Elizabeth A. 80 yo wife, b. April 1820 VA, parents b. VA, m. 64y, 5 children with 4 living, cannot write.

………… Sarah A. 30 yo single daughter, b. May 1870 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Alice 2 yo niece, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...2. Conner, James W.

Parents: Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner

1862 Birth: abt 1862 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H150: James W. 8 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H363: James W. 18 yo single son, b. VA.

I1881 Marriage #1: James W. Conner m. Mary Susan Viar 08-25-1881 at J.H. Blackwell's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell. He 19 yo single w/m blacksmith, b. & living in Franklin Co., VA, s/o Jacob R. & Elizabeth Conner. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o (blank).

1887 Death: 11-2-1887 Franklin Co., VA.

Jas W. Conner, 25 yo married w/m. Spouse: Susan Conner.

1887 Burial:

......+ Conner, Mary Susan

Parents:

1857 Birth: July 1857 VA

1890 Marriage #2: Susie Conner m. Peter L. Smith 12-10-1890 Franklin Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA, s/o Peter & Lucinda. She 33 yo widowed w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o (not given).

......3. Conner, Walter Elmore

Parents: James W. & Mary Susan (Via) Conner.

1880 Birth: 7-20-1882 VA. (src: Find A Grave)

1880 Birth: July 1880 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1900 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, Blackwater District 22, H74:

…… Smith, Peter L. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1865 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Susan 42 yo wife, b. July 1857 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 5 children with 3 living, cannot read or write.

…… Conner, Walter 19 yo w step son, b. July 1880 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

……… James W. 12 yo step son, b. Oct 1887 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

…… Smith, Geo R. 3 yo son, b. Nov 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

i1901 Marriage #1: Walter Conner m. Nannie Hill 12-22-1901 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o James W. & Susan Conner. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jas W. & Martha Hill.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H136:

…… Conner, Walter E. 27 yo w/m blacksmith with own shop, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Nannie E. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, 7 children with 7 living.

……… Sarah M. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Gomer 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Emma S. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Grover L. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Lila E. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Jacob S. 1y 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Unnamed son 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 30, H70:

…… Conner, Walter E. 47 yo w/m silk mill spinner, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

……… Nannie E. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Gomer P. 26 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, plumber in plumber shop, 23 yo when 1st married.

……… Grover L. 23 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, plumber in coal shops.

……… Sherman J. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, plumber in coal shops. 

……… Annie B. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Audrey M. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Everett H. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Elvin W. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Albert B. 3y 9/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.  

1954 Marriage #2: Walter Elmore Conner m. 2nd Beatrice Elizabeth Richards 9-1-1954 Floyd Co. VA. He 72 yo widowed widowed w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o James Conner & Susan Via. She 34 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Creed Janney & Octavia Pack.

1957 Death: 6-12-1957.

1957 Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Aug 2014)

.........+ Conner, Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie”

Parents: James Wilson & 1st wife Martha Jane (Moran) Hill. [Hill_JamesR_2wives]

1880 Birth: 2-28-1880 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Walter Elmore Conner.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Walter Elmore Conner.

1952 Death: 11-24-1952.

1952 Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Conner, Sarah M. “Clara”

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1902 Birth: 10-2-1902 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1920 Marriage #1: Clara Conner m. Clyde Faulkner 10-27-1920 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Bland Co., VA, s/o George & Ella. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. E. & Nannie E..

Luther Clyde Faulkner, 1895-1976, s/o George A. & Laura Ellen (Wright) Faulkner. [no file]

1982 Death: 7-16-1982 Radford Community Hospital, Radford City, VA but of RFD 2, Bland, VA.

Clara Conner Faulkner, 79 yo widowed w/f Bastian Mfg Sewing Machine Operator, b. 10-2-1902 VA. Spouse: Clyde Luther Falkner. Father: Walter Elmo Conner. Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Hill. Informant: C. L. Faulkner, Jr.

1982 Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., VA.

.........4. Conner, Gomer F.

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1903 Birth: 10-1-1903 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1927 Marriage #1: Gomer Conner m. Altha Gertrude Bell 2-12-1927 Roanoke, VA. (src: divorce record; can’t find marriage record)

1932 Marriage #2: Gomer F. Conner m. Jaunita Campbell 3-26-1932 Radford, VA. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. E. Coner & Nannie Hill. She 27 yo widowed w/f, d/o J. E. Hackler & Cora Phipps.  (This marriage also ended in divorce)

1932 Divorce: Gomer F. Conner divorced from Altha Gertrude Conner nee Bell 7-1-1932 Roanoke City, VA. He 28 yo plumber, b. Floyd Co., VA, living in Roanoke, VA. She 23 yo, b. Floyd Co., VA, living in Roanoke, VA. No children.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with married but with parents & wife not noted.

1945 Marriage #1: Gomer Conner m. Sarah Jane Sigmon 6-2-1945 Roanoke Co., VA. He 41 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Roanoke, VA, s/o Walter Conner & Nannie Hill. She 39 yo widowed w/f, b. Marion, VA & living in Roanoke, VA, d/o Crockett Hash & Cora Hash. (and this marriage ended in divorce)

1970 Death: 8-18-1970 103 9th Street, S.E., Roanoke, VA but of 1518 9th Street, S. E., Roanoke, VA.

Gomer (nmn) Conner, 66 yo divorced self-employed plumber, w/m, b. Oct 1, 1903 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Walter Conner. Mother: Nancy Hill. Informant: Mrs. I. E. Bolling. COD: congestive heart failure. Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

1970 Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

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

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.........4. Conner, Emma Sue

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1905 Birth: 4-15-1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Everette Caleb Hill

Everette Caleb Hill, Sr, b. Mar 9, 1898 Floyd Co., VA, d. 9-24-1965 639 Liberty Rd, Roanoke, VA but of Rt 2, Floyd, VA. Spouse: Emma Sue Conner. Father: Caleb Hill. Mother: Rhoenia Dodd. Informant: Ervin Hill. COD: acute coronary occlusion. Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

Everett Caleb Hill Sr, Everett Caleb Hill Sr, s/o Enoch & 3rd wife Roena Ellender (Dodd) Hill. [Hill_Elijah_2wives]

1971 Marriage #2: Emma Sue Hill m. Norvel Francis Martin 6-4-1971 Montgomery Co., VA. He 72 yo widowed w/m, b. April 7, 1899 VA, of Riner, Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Jessie Martin & Adaline Richardson. She 66 yo widowed w/f, b. Apr 15, 1905 VA, of Rt 2, Floyd, VA, d/o Walter Elmore Conner & Nancy Elizabeth Hill. This marriage was a 2nd for both.

1985 Death: 3-3-1985 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA but of Rt 2, Floyd, VA.

Emma Conner Martin, 79 yo married housewife, b. April 15, 1905 Floyd. Spouse: Novel Martin. Father: Walter E. Conner. Mother: Nancy Hill. Informant: Velma Spangler. COD: meningoencephalitis due to listeria monocytogenes. Other: metastatic breast carcinoma. Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cem. Floyd, VA.

1985 Burial: Beaver Creek Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Grover Lee

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1906 Birth: 5-6-1906 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth records)

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Grover m. Letha Lou Spangler.

Letha Lou Spangler, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph David & Virgie Ardella (Jones) Spangler. [Conner_DavidP_2wives]

Letha Lou Conner, b. 2-11-1910 VA, d. 3-2-1986 Martinsville Memorial Hospital, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA but of Rt 3, Bassett, Henry Co., VA. Father: David Spangler. Mother: Virgie Jones. Informant: Richard Boothe, son in law. Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

1989 Death: 2-6-1989 Roanoke, VA.

1989 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA with Letha S. Conner, 1900-1986. (no photo)

.........4. Conner, Lila Ethel

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1907 Birth: 6-9-1907 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Charles W. Gathercole.

Charles Winston Gathercole, s/o Nathan E. & Nannie A. (Wade) Gathercole. [Gathercole_Major_Martha]

1969 Death: 11-12-1969 Tidewater Memorial, Tappahannock, Essex Co., VA.

Lila Ethel Gathercole, 62 yo married w/f, b. June 9, 1907 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Charles Winston Gathercole. Father: Walter Conner. Mother: Nancy Hill. Informant: J. E. Gathercole. COD: carcinomatosis due to carcinoma of uterus. Burial: Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cem., Floyd, VA.

1969 Burial: Beaver Creek Church Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

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

.........4. Conner, Sherman Jacob

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1908 Birth: 9-8-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1935 Marriage #1: Sherman Jacob Conner m. Susie Katherine Hollins 11-8-1935 Roanoke Co., VA. He 27 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Walter E. Conner & Nannie Hill. She 27 yo w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, d/o Jas. P. Hollins & Eddie Graham.

1992 Death: 12-24-1992 Roanoke, VA.

1992 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke City, VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Margo Wolfe)

.........4. Conner, unnamed

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1910 Birth: abt 1910 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Conner, Annie Bell

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1911 Birth: 1911 Floyd Co., VA.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1932 Marriage #1: Annie Bell Conner m. Sam’l Wilson Radford 4-9-1932 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Robert Radford & Iris Jones. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Walter E. Conner & Nannie E. Hill.

Samuel Wilson Radford, s/o Robert William A. & Arristeen L. (Jones) Radford. [Radford_LewisA_Elizabeth]

1974 Death: 12-27-1974 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA.

1974 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with Samuel. (no photo)

.........4. Conner, Aubrey M. (f)

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1917 Birth: 1917 VA.

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Conner, Everett Hillman

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1920 Birth: 7-16-1919

1920:

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA, H137:

…… Radford, Samuel W. 27 yo w/m furniture mfg worker, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH. [Radford]

……… Annie B. 26 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935.

……… James W. 7 yo son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same place 1935.

…… Conner, Everette H. 20 yo single brother in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, plumbing in bldg & construction.

1942 Marriage #1: Everett H. Conner m. Katherine Flanagan 5-6-1942 Princess Anne Co., VA. He 22 yo US Army Pvt, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Walter Conner & Nannie Elizabeth Hill. She 18 yo single w/f dept store cashier, b. Virginia Beach, VA, d/o Leonard S. Flanagan & Booker Williamson.

1984 Death: 6-28-1984 Roanoke Community Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of 2272 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.

Everette Hillman Conner, 64 yo married w/m plumber/co-owner-operator, b. July 16, 1919 VA. Spouse: Katherine Flanagan Conner. Father: Walter Conner. Mother: Nancy Hill. Informant: E. H. Conner, Jr – son. COD: daughter described hemorrhage due to possible tumor erosion. LUL squamous carcinoma. Burial: Nimmo U. Meth. Church Cemetery, VA Beach, VA.

1984 Burial: Nimmo United Methodist Church Cemetery, Virginia Beach, VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; Photo added by Kelly O.)

.........4. Conner, Elvin W.

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1924 Birth: 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Conner, Albert Buford

Parents: Walter Elmore & Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie” (Hill) Conner.

1926 Birth: 1926 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1948 Marriage #1: Albert Buford Conner m. Margie Lee Akers 7-16-1948 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Walter E. Conner & Nannie e. Hill. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. D. Akers & Mellie Lee Duncan.

Margie Lee Akers, d/o Golden D. & Mellie Lee (Duncan) Akers. [Akers_JamesA_2wives]

1994 Death: 6-20-1994 Montgomery Co., VA.

1994 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Albert B. Conner, 67, of Christiansburg, departed this life June 20, 1994, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He attended Bible Holiness Church and was a World War II veteran. He was owner of Montgomery Sanitation and Conner's Mobile Home Park.

Formerly of Floyd County, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Nannie E. Conner of Floyd, Va.

He was preceded in death by several brothers, Elbert, Gomer, Grover, Sherman, and Elvin Conner all of Roanoke, Everette Conner of Virginia Beach and sisters Lila Gathercole of Richmond, Clara Faulkner of Bland, Emma Hill Martin of Floyd and Annie Radford of Pulaski.

He is survived by his loving wife Margie A. Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ricky Harris; four sons and daughters-in-law, Albert Lee and Freda, Tony D. and Diane, Mark D. and Sue, and Timothy W. and Martha Conner, all of Christiansburg; one sister, Audrey Bolling; one half-sister, Vickie Moore, both of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Jessica and Rebecca Conner; six grandsons, Derek, Jonathon, Anthony, Darell, Winston Conner and Troy Harris, and one expected grandchild in September; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at Bible Holiness Church, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be taken to the Bible Holiness Church Tuesday morning where friends may call, and the family will receive friends from 6 until 9 Tuesday evening. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

1994 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Albert Buford Conner

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

......3. Conner, James Washington

Parents: James W. & Mary Susan (Via) Conner.

18807 Birth: Oct 1887 VA.

1900 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, Blackwater District 22, H74:

…… Smith, Peter L. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1865 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, owns farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Susan 42 yo wife, b. July 1857 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 5 children with 3 living, cannot read or write.

…… Conner, Walter 19 yo w step son, b. July 1880 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

……… James W. 12 yo step son, b. Oct 1887 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

…… Smith, Geo R. 3 yo son, b. Nov 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

James Conner m. C. Ella Martin 1906 Floyd Co., VA.

Clista Ella Martin, d/o J. A. & Sarah (CHECK) Martin.

.........+ Conner, Clista Ella

Parents:

3. McGee, John

b. abt 1871 VA, s/o ?.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H363: John McGee, 9 yo grandson, b. VA, Jacob R. Conner HOH.

End Jacob R. Conner Family – 2 known wives.