Last Updated: July 23, 2023

Jacob & Mary “Polly” Howery Family

1. Epperly, Mary

widow of Jacob

Parents: Michael & Christina (Hartman) Howery.

1795-1805 Birth: 1795-1805 Botetourt Co., VA.

I1817 Marriage #1: Polly Howry m. Jacob Epperly 12-02-1817 Montgomery Co., VA bond.

Jacob Epperly, b. 4-10-1792 Frederick Co., Maryland, d. bef 1849 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Catherine (Sowers) Epperly.

1840 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, pg186:

...... Epperly, Jacob

............ 1 male & 1 female 40-49 yo.

............ 1 male & 1 female 15-19 yo.

............ 1 male 10-14 yo, 2 males 5-9 yo.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H166:

...... Epperly, Mary 45 yo w/f, b. Botetourt, $0, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Jenny 28 yo w/f, b. Floyd, deaf & dumb, $50, cannot read or write.

............ Mahala 22 yo w/f, b. Floyd, $50, cannot read or write.

............ Jabez 21 yo w/m, b. Floyd, $50, cannot read or write.

............ James 15 yo w/m, b. Floyd, $50.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H98:

...... Epperly, Polly 65 yo w/f spinster, b. VA, $0/30, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Jane 35 yo w/f, b. VA, deaf & dumb, cannot read or write.

............ Wm 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House Poor House, H45:

...... Epperly, Polly 70 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, pauper.

............ Jane 45 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, pauper.

1870-1880 Death:

1870-1880 Burial:

...2. Epperly, Jane “Jenny”

Parents: Jacob & Mary "Polly" (Howery) Epperly.

1822-1825 Birth: 1822-1825 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Deaf

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

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother in poor house.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District Poor House, H315:

...... Epperly, Jane 40 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, deaf & dumb, pauper.

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

…… Epperly, Jane 62 yo.

......3. Epperly, William James

Parents: Jane Epperly.

1858 Birth: abt 1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother & grandmother.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H120:

...... Strickler, Mary 70 yo w/f keeping house, b. VA, $1400/400, HOH. (nee Kagey) [strickler]

............ Catherine 46 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

...... Epperly, William 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write. (can’t id for sure; William T. Epperly, s/o Sarah A. Epperly [epperly1] or William James Epperly, s/o Jane Epperly. [epperly3])

...... Shanks, Peter A. 20 yo w/m farmer, b. VA. [shank]

............ Ida J. 22 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

...... McPeak, Jack 8 yo m/m, b. VA, at home. [can’t id]

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H142:

…… Smith, George W. 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. [smith1]

…………... Eliza J. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

…………... Lura Inez 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Epperly, Sarah 48 yo single aunt, b. VA, parents b. VA, assists in hskpg, cannot write. [epperly2]

…… Epperly, William 23 yo cousin, b. VA, parents b. VA works on farm, cannot read or write. (can’t id for sure; William T. Epperly, s/o Sarah A. Epperly [epperly1] or William James Epperly, s/o Jane Epperly. [epperly3] Probably the latter.)

I1882 Marriage #1: William J. Epperly m. Martha A. Bower 11-02-1882 at Daniel Bower's, Floyd Co., VA by John B. Naff. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jane Epperly. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Daniel & Elizabeth Bower.

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

...... Epperly, William J. 35 yo.

............ Martha A. 36 yo.

............ William L. 4 yo.

............ Callie H. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H300:

...... Epperly, William J. 46 yo w/m miller, b. Mar 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 19y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Martha A. 50 yo wife, b. May 1850 VA, parents b. VA, m. 19y, 7 children with 5 living.

............ William L. 13 yo son, b. Jan 1887 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

............ Calla H. 12 yo son, b. Feb 1888 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

............ Daniel H. D. 10 yo son, b. Apr 1890 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

............ Zalia Z. 8 yo daughter, b. Jan 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Louzanie F. 7 yo daughter, b. Apr 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H131:

...... Epperly, William J. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Martha A. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, 7 children with 5 living.

............ Zalia Z. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Florence 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 99, H40:

...... Epperly, William 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Martha 62 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

.........+ Epperly, Martha Ann

Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth (Smith) Bower. [bower1]

1853 Birth: 11-22-1853 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William James Epperly.

.........4. Epperly, William Luther

Parents: William James & Martha Ann (Bower) Epperly.

1884 Birth: 1-16-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1887 Birth: Jan 1887 VA. (src: 1900 census)

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

1910:

1920:

1930:

Marriage #1: Emma Alice Mabe, d/o Samuel J. & Sarah A. (Plaster) Mabe & widow of Posey G. Plaster.

1940 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, Mayo River District 71-9, H170:

...... Epperly, W. Luther 53 yo w/m extract salesman, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Emma 43 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ William J. 9 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, school.

...... Plaster, Allen 18 yo step son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, farmer. (Luther Allen)

............ Robert 16 yo step son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, farm helper. (Robert A.)

............ Kelly 4 yo grandson, b. VA, completed G0.

1955 Death: 6-13-1955 Patrick Springs, Mayo River District, Patrick Co., VA.

William Luther Epperly, 68 yo married w/m, b. Jan 16, 1887 VA. Spouse: Emma Alice Epperly. Father: William James Epperly. Mother: Martha A. Bower. Informant: Mrs. W. L. Epperly of Patrick Springs, VA. COD: cardiac asthma. Burial: Patrick Springs Methodist Church, VA.

1955 Burial: Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Mayo River District, Patrick Co., VA. [no photo]

.........4. Epperly, Callie H.

Parents: William James & Martha Ann (Bower) Epperly.

1888 Birth: 2-1888 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Daniel H. D.

Parents: William James & Martha Ann (Bower) Epperly.

1890 Birth: 4-1890 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Azolia Zadia

Parents: William James & Martha Ann (Bower) Epperly.

1892 Birth: 1-9-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1912 Marriage #1: Zada Epperly m. Charles Waitman Bower 2-28-1912 at W. J. Epperly's Floyd Co., VA by Jas. A. Hoback, Minister of the old German Baptist Church. He 34 yo widowed w/m machinist, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Dennis & Mary Bower. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. J. & M. A. Epperly.

Charles Waitman Bower, s/o Dennis Washington & Mary Catherine (Bower) Bower. [bower1]

1962 Death: 4-23-1962 Berkley Co., WVA.

Azolia Zadia Epperly, 70 yo w/f, d/o W. J. Epperly & Martha Bower.

1962 Burial: Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Sharon Shockey Wetzel)

.........4. Epperly, Louzanie Florence

Parents: William James & Martha Ann (Bower) Epperly.

1893 Birth: 4-1893 VA.

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

...2. Epperly, Mahala

Parents: Jacob & Mary "Polly" (Howery) Epperly.

1828 Birth: abt 1828 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother.

i1854 Marriage #1: Mahala Epperly m. Crockett Hungate 09-28-1854 Floyd Co., VA. He 28 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Sarah Hungate. She 27 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Mary Epperly.

Crockett Hungate, s/o Sarah Hungate. [hungate]

...2. Epperly, Jabez “Job” I

Aka

...2. Epperly, Joel

Indexed as Jabez “Job”

Parents: Jacob & Mary "Polly" (Howery) Epperly.

1831 Birth: 1831 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother as Jabez Epperly

i1854 Marriage #1: Joel Epperly m. Martha A. Basham 10-14-1854 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Mary Epperly. She 19 yo single, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o John & Margaret Basham.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H5:

...... Epperly, Job 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/20, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Martha 25 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Mary Jane 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Elizabeth 4 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ John 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ July Ann 4/12 w/f, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H352:

...... Epperly, Job 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/0, cannot read or write, HOH.

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

............ Mary J. 15 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

............ Elizabeth 13 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

............ John 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

............ Julia 10 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write.

............ James 8 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

............ Canan 6 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

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

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H25:

...... Epperly, Job 50 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Martha 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write, keeping house.

............ July A. 20 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ James 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ Canon 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ William T. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

............ George A. 9 yo son, b. VA.

............ Alice M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Susanna 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

...... Epperly, Jobe 60 yo.

............ Martha A. 56 yo.

............ Susan A. 13 yo.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 69, H140:

...... Epperly, Job 69 yo w/m miller, b. 1831 VA, parents b. VA, m 45y, cannot read or write, rents house, HOH.

............ Martha A. 64 yo wife, b. 1836 VA, parents b. VA, m. 45y, 11 children with 10 living, cannot write.

............ Susannah 22 yo single daughter, b. 1878 VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

1900-1910 Death:

1900-1910 Burial:

......+ Epperly, Martha Ann I

Parents: John Floyd & 1st wife Margaret (Basham) Basham. [basham]

1835 Birth: abt 1835 Franklin Co., VA.

1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jabez “Job” Epperly.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jabez “Job” Epperly.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 99, H40:

...... Boothe, Homer 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, rents farm, HOH.

............ Susanna 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 3 children with 3 living.

............ Minny L. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Vivie 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Nellie 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Epperly, Martha 74 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 11 children with 9 living.

1915 Death: 9-17-1915 Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Martha Epperly, 79y 1m 26d, widowed w/f, b. July 23, 1836 Bedford Co., VA. Father: John Basham, b. Bedford Co., VA. Mother: Margaret Basham, b. Bedford Co., VA. Informant: J. H. Epperly of Christiansburg, VA. COD: chronic gastro enteritis. Burial: Akers graveyard.

1915 Burial: Akers graveyard. (possibly near Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA – address of undertaker)

......3. Epperly, Mary Jane

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1855 Birth: 9-20-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1874 Marriage #1: Mary J. Epperly m. James H. Bolling 09-19-1874 at Jobe Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by M.A. Davidson. He 33 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o German & Sarah Bolling. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jobe & Martha Epperly.

James Harvey Bolling, s/o German & Sarah Juriah (Young) Bolling. [bolling]

I1899 Marriage #2: Mary Jane Bolen m. 2^nd William Conner Flincham 08-23-1899 at David Richardson's, Floyd Co., VA by Cervin C. Scaggs. He 56 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Stokes Co., NC & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Nellie Flinchum. She 43 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Elizabeth Epperly.

William Conner Flinchum, d. 7-23-1912 Christiansburg District, Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Nellie (Mayab) Flinchum. [no file]

Aft 1930 Death: (src: with daughter & son in law 1930 Jasper William & Sallie (Bolen) Walton Salem, VA.)

......3. Epperly, Elizabeth F. “Lizzie”

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1856 Birth: 12-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1875 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Epperly m. John Cunningham 10-27-1875 at Job Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by M.A. Davidson. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. Bedford Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James C. & Lavina F. Cunningham. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Job & (blank) Epperly.

John H. Cunningham, s/o James C. & Lavina F. (Dowdy) Cunningham. [no file]

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H201:

...... Cunningham, John 25 yo w/m works on farm, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 20 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Robert 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. (m. Malinda Hylton)

............ Thomas H. 9/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

John Cunningham d. 2-15-1881 Floyd Co., VA. 37 yo married w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Eliza Cunningham. Parents: James & Sarah Cunningham. COD: fever.

1902 Marriage #2: Elizabeth Cunningham m. Isaiah Sumner 4-3-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 68 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Isaiah & Nancy Sumner. She 37 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John or Job. (ancestry.com transcription; I’ve asked Rena for actual image, but I believe this to be correct)

Isaiah Sumner Jr, s/o Isaiah Sr & Nancy (Hungate) Sumner. [sumner]

1909 Marriage #3: E. Lizzie Sumner m. P. D. Epperly 2-15-1909 Montgomery Co., VA. He 60 yo w/m, s/o S. & R. Epperly. She 49 yo w/f, d/o J. & Martha Epperly.

......3. Epperly, John Henry I

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1858 Birth: 1-14-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1876 Marriage #1: John Henry Epperly m. Nancy Adeline Sowers 09-03-1876 at bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by (can't read). He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Job & Martha Ann Epperly. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Harvey D. & Elizabeth Sower.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H155: John H. Epperly, 22 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: John H. Epperly, 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: John H. Epperly, 42 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1858 VA, m. 23y, cannot read/write, rents farm, HOH.

1922 Death: 12-17-1922

1922 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........+ Epperly, Nancy Adeline “Addie”

Parents: Harvey D. & Elizabeth Jane (Dickerson) Sowers. [sowers1] I

1858 Birth: 6-06-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H155: Nancy A. 21 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Nancy A. 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Nancy A. 41 yo wife, b. June 1858 VA, m. 23y, 11 children with 11 living.

1922 Death: 3-15-1922.

1922 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Elizabeth Almy Jane

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline “Addie” (Sowers) Epperly. I

1878 Birth: abt 1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H155: Elizabeth A. 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Elizabeth A. 13 yo.

I1898 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Almy Jane Epperly m. Francis M. Bowers 01-02-1898 at J.H. Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by Rev. C.W. Stuart. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thos. F. & Martha Ann Bowers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John H. & Nancy Adeline Epperly.

Francis M. Bower, s/o Thomas F. & Martha Ann (Williams) Bower. [bower2]

.........4. Epperly, John Jacob Asker

Suggested Records

· 1910 United States Federal CensusJacob A Epperly

· 1930 United States Federal CensusJacob A Epperly

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Jacob Astor Epperly

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Jake A Epperly

· U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942Jacob Asker Epperly

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918Jacob Asker Epperly

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014John J Epperly

· 1880 United States Federal CensusJohn I. A. Epperly

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline “Addie” (Sowers) Epperly. I

1879 Birth: abt 1879 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H155: John I. A. 1 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: John J. 11 yo.

I1904 Marriage #1: J. A. Epperly m. Ocie Otey 7-3-1904 at C. D. Oteys Floyd Co., VA, by C. W. Stuart, Miniter of the Internation I. A. H. U. Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John H. & Nancy A. Epperly. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. D. & Lena Otey.

1950 Death: 2-18-1950

1950 Burial: St Matthews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

............+ Epperly, Osha Ellen

Parents: Charles D. & 1^st wife Cynthia A. (Martin) Otey.

1885 Birth: 8-11-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

1970 Death: 11-7-1970

1970 Burial: St Matthews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Ethel M.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1881 Birth: 12-1881 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Ester M. 10 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Ethel M. 18 yo daughter, b. Dec 1881 VA.

.........4. Epperly, Alonza Cannon “Lonza”

Suggested Records

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Carrie Bandy

· Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968Carrie Bandy

· 1900 United States Federal CensusBelle C Bamdy

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Carrie Bell Bandy

· Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940Belle Bandy

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Carrie Belle Bandy

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Carrie Bell Bandy

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Carrie Bell Bandy

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Miss Carrie B Bandy

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1882 Birth: 12-23-1882 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Nancy.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Louisa K. 8 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Lonsy C. 17 yo son, b. Jan 1883 VA, farm laborer, school.

1906 Marriage #1: L. C. Epperly m. Carrie Bell Bandy 12-22-1906 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o J. H. & A. Epperly. She 18 yo d/o J. W. Bandy & A. Bandy.

1910 Residence: Cambria Town, Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 98, Virginia Ave, H85:

…… Eperly, Alonza 26 yo w/m furniture factory gluer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, own home with mortgage, HOH.

………… Belle 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Virginia E. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1922 Divorce: granted to wife Carrie Bell Bandy 6-27-1922 Roanoke City, VA. He 38 yo w/m steel fitter, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Roanoke, VA. She 24 yo w/f, residence Roanoke, VA. 4 children born to this marriage.

1923 Marriage #2: Alonza Cannon Epperly m. Myrtle Ellen Poff 1-1-1923 Montgomery Co., VA. He 39 yo s/o Jno. H. & Adiline Epperly. She 17 yo d/o W. A. & R. J. Poff.

Death before 1936

Burial

............+ Epperly, Carrie Belle

Parents: J. W. & A. (unknown) Bandy.

1888 Birth: abt 1888 VA.

1910 Residence: Cambria Town, Montgomery Co., VA with husband Alonza Cannon “Lonza” Epperly.

............5. Epperly, Virginia Evans

Suggested Records

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentVirginia E. Butterworth

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Virginia Epperly Dickerson

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Virginia Evans Epperly

1940 United States Federal CensusVirginia E Butterworth

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Virginia E Epperly

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014Virginia E. Butterworth

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Virginia E Butterworth

U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947Virginia Dickerson Butterworth

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Virginia Epperly

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Virginia E Dickerson

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Virginia Butterworth

Parents: Alonza Cannon “Lonza” & 1^st wife Carrie Belle (Bandy) Epperly.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Cambria Town, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1925 Marriage #1: Elves Dickerson m. Virginia Evans Epperly 3-14-1925 Roanoke, VA.

Elves Lee “Buster” Dickerson, s/o Hattie Pearl Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

1937 Divorce: granted to Virginia Evans Dickerson from Elves Dickerson 3-24-1937 Roanoke, VA. He 33 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA. She 27 yo, b. Christiansburg, VA. 1 minor child affected.

1938 Marriage #2: Virginia Evans Dickerson m. Thomas Linwood Butterworth 7-24-1938 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA. He 28 yo s/o George L. Butterworth & Ida M. Hogans. She 29 d/o Allonzo Epperly & Carrie Bandy.

Thomas Linwood Butterworth s/o George L. & Ida M. (Hogans) Butterworth. [no file]

............5. Epperly, James Ray

Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911James Ray Epperly

Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014James Epperly

U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010James Epperly

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014James Epperly

Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911James Ray Epperly

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007James R Epperly

Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014Frances Carrell Epperly

Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940Frances K. Correll

1940 United States Federal CensusJames Epperly

Parents: Alonza Cannon “Lonza” & 1^st wife Carrie Belle (Bandy) Epperly.

1912 Birth: 8-14-1912 Roanoke City, VA.

1934 Marriage #1: James R. Epperly m. Frances K. Correll 10-20-1934 Montgomery Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, Clara Elizabeth

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Clara Elizabeth Epperly Wilkes

Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014Clara E Wilkes

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Mrs Clara M Epperly

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Clara E Epperley

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Elizabeth Epperly

1940 United States Federal CensusClara E Wilkes

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentClara Elizabeth St Clair

Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Clara Elizabeth Epperly

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Clara Elizabeth St Clair

Parents: Alonza Cannon “Lonza” & 1^st wife Carrie Belle (Bandy) Epperly.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1936 Marriage #1: Clara Elizabeth Epperly m. James Elmer Wilkes 10-20-1936 Salem, VA.

1956 Marriage #2: James Robert St. Clair 4-17-1956 Montgomery Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, Dewey Leonard

Parents: Alonza Cannon “Lonza” & 2^nd wife Myrtle Ellen (Poff) Epperly.

1924 Birth: 10-18-1924 Roanoke, VA.

I1946 Marriage #1: Dewey L. Epperly m. Virginia Pearl Epperly 6-26-1946 Rogers, Montgomery Co., VA. (registration Floyd Co., VA) He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Roanoke Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o Lomsa Epperly & Myrtle Poff. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Pilot, VA, d/o Hiley Epperly & Blanche Sumner.

Virginia Pearl Epperly, d/o Hiley Lee & Blanche Woodruff (Sumner) Epperly.

1996 Death: 7-10-1996.

1996 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Lillie Savannah

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly.

1884 Birth: 11-14-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Lillie S. 6 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Lillie S. 15 yo daughter, b. Nov 1884 VA, school.

1907 Marriage #1: Lillie m. George E. Wirt 12-28-1907 Montgomery Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Montgomery, s/o And & Ann Wirt. She 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. H. & N. A. Epperly.

George Edward Wirt, s/o Andrew & Annie M. (Spradlin) Wirt. [Death Cert] [no file]

1935 Death: 2-11-1935 Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1935 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Ura A.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly.

1887 Birth: abt 1887 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Ura A. 3 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Eurie A. 13 yo daughter, b. Apr 1887 VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Auther H.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly.

1889 Birth: abt 1889 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Auther H. 1 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Arthur H. 11 yo son, b. Mar 1889 VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, George L.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1891 Birth: 8-1891 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: George L. 8 yo son, b. Aug 1891 VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Flossie A.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1894 Birth: 8-1894 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Flossie A. 5 yo daughter, b. July 1894 VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Valley V.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1896 Birth: 8-1896 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Valley V. 3 yo daughter, b. Sep 1896 VA.

.........4. Epperly, Earnest L.

Parents: John Henry & Nancy Adeline (Sowers) Epperly. I

1898 Birth: 12-22-1898 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H283: Earnest L. 1 yo son, b. Dec 1898 VA.

1974 Death: 4-16-1974.

1974 Burial: He is buried in the Radford Cemetery, Rt 888, Floyd Co., VA. (with Lala, b. 12-1-1904, d. ____)

......... Jones, Andrew

b. abt 1854 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H155: Andrew Jones, 26 yo single w/m farm laborer, b. VA, John H. Epperly HOH.

......3. Epperly, July Ann

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1860 Birth: 1860 VA.

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

1880 Marriage #1: Julie Epperly m. Jesse Edwards 1880 Floyd Co., VA. (Male Marriage Index. No image.)

......3. Epperly, James N.

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1861 Birth: 12-2-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1884 Marriage #1: James N. Epperly m. Malinda E. Akers 10-15-1884 Floyd Co., VA by M.A. Davidson. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Job & Martha Epperly. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Anderson B. & Virginia Akers.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Jim N. Epperly, 28 yo

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H257: James N. Epperly, 38 yo w/m farmer, b. Mar 1862 VA, m. 15y, cannot read/write, rents farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: James N. Epperly, 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 25y, cannot read/write, rents farm, HOH.

.........+ Epperly, Malinda Elizabeth

Parents: Anderson B. & Virginia Ann (Booth) Akers. [akers_Bird_Elizabeth]

1865 Birth: Malinda Elizabeth, b. 6-30-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Malinda L. 26 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Malinda 34 yo wife, b. June 1865 VA, m. 15y, 3 children with 3 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Melinda E. 40 yo wife, b. VA, M1 25y, 7 children with 7 living.

.........4. Epperly, Flora A.

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1888 Birth: abt 1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Flora A. 2 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Flora 12 yo daughter, b. May 1888 VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Ocie May

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1893 Birth: abt 1893 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Ocie 5 yo daughter, b. June 1894 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Ocie M. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, no school.

1914 Marriage #1: Ocie Epperly m. Burnett Goodson 12-22-1914 Montgomery Co., VA. He 30 yo w/m, s/o C. & M. Goodson. She 21 yo w/f, d/o Jas. Epperly.

Burnett Goodson, 1882-1953, s/o Crawford & Minerva A. (Hall) Goodson. [goodson]

1962 Marriage #2: Ocie Mae Goodson, nee Epperly, m. James A. Nichols 5-9-1962 Richmond, VA. He 54 yo divorced w/m, b. Hanceville, Alabama, residence 1001 Perry St. (city/state not given), s/o Tolbert Nichols & Sallie McMurray. He has had 2 previous marriages. She 59 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Richmond, VA, d/o James Epperly & Malinda Akers.

.........4. Epperly, Roscoe S.

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1899 Birth: abt 1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Roscoe 1 yo son, b. Nov 1898 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Roscoe S. 11 yo son, b. VA, cannot read/write, no school.

.........4. Epperly, J. Harve

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1901 Birth: abt 1901 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: J. Harve 9 yo son, b. VA, no school.

.........4. Epperly, Eva M.

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Eva M. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, no school.

.........4. Epperly, Idabelle

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Idabelle 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

.........4. Epperly, Flora E

Parents: James N. & Malinda Elizabeth (Akers) Epperly.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H77: Flora E. 7/12 daughter, b. VA.

......3. Epperly, Eliza

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1864 Birth: 10-15-1864 Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Epperly, Canaan

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1865 Birth: 1865 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1887 Marriage #1: Canaan Epperly m. Almira Hylton 12-04-1887 at Job Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by Noah R. Boothe. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Job & Martha Epperly. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Ira S. & Angeline Hylton.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Canaan Epperly, 24 yo,

.........+ Epperly, Almira

Parents: Ira Slusher & 2nd wife Angeline (Simmons) Hylton. [hylton_ira]

1868 Birth: abt 1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Elmira 21 yo.

1949: Living in Indianapolis.

.........4. Epperly, Martha K.

Parents: Canaan & Almira (Hylton) Epperly.

1888 Birth: abt 1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Martha K. 2 yo.

......3. Epperly, William T.

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1867 Birth: abt 1867 VA.

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

i1888 Marriage #1: William Epperly m. Amy F. Akers 11-08-1888 at Anderson B. Akers', Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Giles Co., VA, s/o Jobe & Martha Epperly. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Andrew B. & Virginia Akers.

Ama Virginia “Amy” Akers, d/o Anderson B. & Virginia Ann (Booth) Akers. [akers_Bird_Elizabeth]

Death before 1910

......3. Epperly, George E.

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1870 Birth: 2-22-1870 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1889 Marriage #1: George Epperly m. Luemma Akers 10-09-1889 at the bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by W.B. Oney Pastor Lutheran Church. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Job & Martha Akers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wyatt & Julia Akers.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 69, H137:

...... Epperly, George 30 yo w/m farmer, b. Feb 1870 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, rents farm, cannot read or write, HOH.

............ Lou E. 30 yo wife, b. Jan 1870 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, 6 children with 6 living.

............ Dora L. 9 yo daughter, b. July 1890 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elsie M. 8 yo daughter, b. April 1892 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Burie B. 5 yo daughter, b. June 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Annie B. 3 yo daughter, b. Aug 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ruby M. 1 yo daughter, b. Oct 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Leslie J. 1/12 son, b. May 1900 VA, parents b. VA.

...... Cunningham, John 18 yo single nephew, b. April 1882 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, farm laborer.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 92, H273:

...... Epperly, George 39 yo w/m laborer working out, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, rents house, HOH.

............ Lu M. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 20y, 9 children with 9 living.

............ Dora L. 19 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Elsie M. 18 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Bessie B. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Annie B. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Ruby 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Leslie 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer of odd jobs, school.

............ May L. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Charlie 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Martha 1/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 105, H233:

...... Epperly, Geo E. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parentts b. VA, cannot read or write, owns, HOH.

............ Luemma 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Mary L. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Chas W. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

............ Mataline 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

...... Akers, Julia Anne 85 yo widowed mother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1935 Death: 6-21-1935 Elliston, Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

George E. Epperly, 64y 3m 28d, married w/m farmer, b. Feb 23, 1871 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Lou Emma Epperly. Father: Jobe Epperly, b. VA. Mother: unknown. Informant: Mrs C. C. Thomas. COD: gun shot wound of upper chest – suicide. Burial: Elliston, VA. 1935 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Elliston, Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by RG3)

………+ Epperly, Lou Emma Delila

Parents: Wyatt & 2^nd wife Julia Ann (Muncy) Akers. [akers_James_Eliza_MCVA] I

1870 Birth: 1-9-1870 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband George E. Epperly.

1935 Death: 6-21-1935 Elliston, Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

Lou Emma Epperly, 65y 5m 12d, married w/f, b. 1-9-1870 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse G. E. Epperly. Father Wyatt Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Julia Muncy, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant Mrs C. C. Thomas of Roanoke, VA. COD gun shot wound to upper abdomen – homicide. Burial Elliston, VA.

News Article Richmond Times Dispatch Saturday, Jun 22, 1935

70-YEAR-OLD MAN KILLS HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF

Elliston, VA, June 21

“Brooding, it is believe by relatives, over a mental condition that had worried him several years and a difference with a member of his family in Roanoke yesterday when this condition was a subject of discussion, George Epperly, 65 yo farmer, shot and killed his wife, Lou Emma, 66, at their rural home near here early today, summoned a small grandson “to tell the tale” of the tragedy, and then shot himself in the chest with the same shotgun, dying instantly.”

1935 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Elliston, Alleghany District, Montgomery Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by RG3)

………4. Epperly, Dora Lee

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1890 Birth: 7-16-1890 VA.

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

1915 Marriage #1: Dora L. Epperly m. E. G. Epperly 12-28-1915 Montgomery Co., VA. He 22 yo s/o W. & I. Bishop. She 25 yo d/o Geo. & L. E. Epperly

George Early Bishop, 1895-1966, s/o George Early Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva]

1953 Divorce: granted to wife Dora Epperley Bishop, 62 yo, from George Early Bishop, 58 yo, on Apr 9, 1953 Smyth Co., VA. no minor children affected.

1977 Death: 9-15-1977 Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.

1977 Burial:

………4. Epperly, Elsie M.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1892 Birth: Apr 1892 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Bessie B.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1894 Birth: June 1894 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Annie B.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1896 Birth: Aug 1896 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Ruby M.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1898 Birth: Oct 1898 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Leslie J. {m}

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1900 Birth: May 1900 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Mary L.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Charles W.

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

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

………4. Epperly, Martha (same as Madaline?)

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1910 Birth: abt 1910 VA.

1910: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

………4. Epperly, Madaline

Parents: George E. & Delila Lou Emma (Akers) Epperly.

1911 Birth: abt 1911 VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Alice Malinda

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1875 Birth: 1875 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1889 Marriage #1: Malinda Alice Epperly m. John Calloway Akers 10-01-1889 at John Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Anderson B. & Jennie Ann Akers. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jobe & Martha Epperly.

John Calloway/Callahill Akers, s/o Anderson B. & Virginia Ann (Booth) Akers. [akers_Bird_Elizabeth]

......3. Epperly, Susanna

aka

......3. Epperly, Susan A.

Parents: Jabez “Job” & Martha Ann (Basham) Epperly. I

1877 Birth: 1877 VA.

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

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with

i1901 Marriage #1: Susie Epperley m. Homer Asa Booth 1-23-1901 Floyd Co., VA. He 33 yo s/o Abner & Nancy Booth. She 23 yo d/o Job & Martha Epperley.

Asa L. Homer Booth, s/o Abner & Nancy Ruth (Beckett) Booth. [booth_Abner_Nancy]

...2. Epperly, James H. of F. I

Parents: Jacob & Mary "Polly" (Howery) Epperly.

1835 Birth: abt 1835 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1854 Marriage #1: James Epperly m. Elizabeth Sowers 07-26-1854 Floyd Co., VA. He 20 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Mary Epperly. She 19 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o David & Margaret Sowers.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H269:

...... Epperly, James 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/80, HOH.

............ Elizabeth 25 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Dennis 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ George F. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Sarah J. 4/12 w/f, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H168:

...... Epperly, James H. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/180, HOH.

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

............ Dennis 14 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ George 11 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Sarah Jane 9 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ James Floyd 7 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Albert Lee 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Nancy Isabel 4 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Jacob Callohill 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

............ Rosetta Alvera 2/12, b. Mar VA.

i1873 Marriage #2: James Epperly m. Mary C. Akers 04-24-1873 at Jackson Aker's, Floyd Co., VA by M.A. Davidson. He 37 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Polly Epperly. She 26 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o A.J. & Elizabeth Akers.

Mary C. Akers, d/o A. J. & Elizabeth (check) Akers. Although marriage record clearly states A. J. & Elizabeth Akers she may be a d/o John J. & Elizabeth (Carroll) Akers of Montgomery Co., VA. 1920 in Maryland with son Posey.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H169:

...... Epperly, James 46 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

............ Mary 34 yo wife, b. VA.

............ Dennis 24 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

............ James 18 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

............ Albert L. 16 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

............ Nannie 14 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ J. Callahill 12 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

............ Rosa 10 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ J. Henry 8 yo son, b. VA.

............ Brainard 6 yo son, b. VA.

............ Lily 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Lettie 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Frazer 3 yo son, b. VA.

............ Frank 1 yo son, b. VA.

1888 Death: 11-5-1888 Floyd Co., VA. COD: fever. Age: 54y.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

...... Epperly, Mary 42 yo.

............ Joseph 18 yo.

............ Chas B. 16 yo.

............ Lillie L. 15 yo.

............ Margaret 13 yo.

............ Frazier 12 yo.

............ John F. 10 yo.

............ David L. 9 yo.

............ Noah 7 yo.

............ Posie E. 6 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

...... Epperly, Brainard C. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emma G. 26 yo wife, b. Mar 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Mary E. 3 yo daughter, b. Oct 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lucy A. 1 dau b. Feb 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary C. 51 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1848 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 8 living.

............ Frank J. 21 yo brother, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer, cannot read or write.

............ Letcher D. 18 yo brother, b. Mar 1881 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer.

......+ Epperly, Elizabeth G. I

Parents: David & Margaret (Spangler) Sowers. [sowers1] I

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James S. Epperly.

1872 Death: 1872 Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA. COD: typhoid fever. Age: 37y.

1872 Burial:

......3. Epperly, Dennis J.

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly.

1855 Birth: 4-23-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

i1882 Marriage #1: Dennis Epperly m. Emmazetta Alley 12-21-1882 at Wm Argabright's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Elizabeth Epperly. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James G. & Nancy Alley.

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

...... Epperly, Dennis 35 yo.

............ Emmazetta 29 yo.

............ Ulalia E. 6 yo.

............ Lucy E. 2 yo.

............ Jacob L. 8/12.

i1900 Marriage #2: Dennis Epperly m. Emma Helm 3-19-1900 Montgomery Co., VA. He 44 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas & Eliz'b Epperly. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Mat & M. E. Helm.

Emmazetta Helms, b. 10-1-1875 VA, d. 6-22-1957, d/o unknown. Possibly Madison H. & Mary Melissa (Sumpter) Helms. Check death record.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H287:

...... Epperly, Dennis 45 yo w/m farmer, b. Apr 1855 VA, m. 0y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emazette 25 yo wife, b. May 1875 VA, m. 0y, 0 children with 0 living.

............ Eulalah E. 17 yo daughter, b. Apr 1883 VA.

............ Lucy E. 12 yo daughter, b. Nov 1887 VA, school.

............ Jacob L. 10 yo son, b. Oct 1889 VA, school.

............ Trig 9 yo son, b. Mar 1891 VA, school.

............ Almeta 7 yo daughter, b. Feb 1893 VA, school.

............ Tazwell E. 5 yo son, b. Feb 1895 VA.

............ Lula H. 2 yo daughter, b. June 1897 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, Pg8b H119:

...... Epperly, Dennis 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M2 10y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emazetta 35 yo wife, b. VA, M1 10y, 5 children with 4 living.

............ Lucy H. 21 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Jacob L. 20 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, cannot read/write.

............ Almeda 18 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

............ Taswell E. 15 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Loula 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

............ Harvey D. 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Howard L. 5 yo son, b. VA, no school.

............ Lillian E. 3 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Effie E. 1y 5/12 daughter, b. VA.

1926 Death: 8-11-1926.

1926 Burial:

.........+ Epperly, Emmazetta

Make sure Emmazetta & not Henrietta as not in son Tazewells death record

Parents: James Gordon & 1^st wife Nancy (Cox) Alley. [alley_Other_fcva]

1860 Birth: 1-28-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Dennis J. Epperly.

1899 Death: 6-10-1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1899 Burial:

.........4. Epperly, Walea E.

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1884 Birth: 4-05-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Lucy Ethel

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1887 Birth: 11-10-1887 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1921 Marriage #1: Lucy m. Dewey Weeks 1921 Montgomery Co., VA, s/o ?.

1934 Death: 5-05-1934.

1934 Burial:

.........4. Epperly, Jacob L. “Jake”

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1889 Birth: 10-06-1889 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1924 Death: 10-13-1924.

1924 Burial:

.........4. Epperly, Trigg Mosby

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1891 Birth: Mar 1891 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Burke Garden Town, McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 91, Main Street, H12:

...... Bower, Moses L. 26 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA M1 2y, rents house, HOH. [bower2]

............ Dora E. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, 2 children with 2 living. (nee Epperly, d/o James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly)

............ Charles R. 1y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Male infant, 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b VA.

...... Epperly, Leonard 19 yo single brother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, coal tipple laborer.

............ Trigg 18 yo single cousin by marriage, b. VA, parents b. VA, coal tipple laborer.

1929 Marriage #1: Trigg M. Epperly m. Leary S. Good 8-8-1929 Kingston, Fayette Co., WVA.

Leary Susan Goode, 1903-1988, d/o John & Alice (Wriston) Goode.

1950 Death: 11-10-1950 Charleston, Kanawha Co., WVA. 56y 7m 22d.

1950 Death: St Mathews Cemetery, RFD Riner, Floyd Co., VA.

(src:

.........4. Epperly, Almeda

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1893 Birth: Feb 1893 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Tazewell Edgar

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1895 Birth: 2-9-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1948 Marriage #1: Garnett Vivian Whitenack m. Tazewell Edgar Epperly 11-13-1948 Roanoke City, VA. He 53 yo single w/m barber, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence 1313 Patterson Ave S.W., Roanoke City, VA, s/o Dennis Epperly & Henerietta Alley. She 46 yo single w/f Viscose occupation, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence 1121 5^th St S.E., Roanoke City, VA, d/o Enoch Whitenack & Eliza Jane Deweese. (does read Henerietta vs expected Emmazetta – can’t explain)

Garnett Vivian Whitenack, 1902-1964, d/o Enoch Dalah or Dola & Eliza Jane (Dewese) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey]

1954 Death: 11-27-1954 Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 1316 6^th St S.E., Roanoke City, VA.

Mr. Tazewell Edgar Epperly, 59 yo married w/m barber/barber shop owner, b. Feb 9, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Garnett Whitenack Epperly. Father: Dennis Epperly. Mother: Henrietta Ally. Informant: Garnett W. Epperly of 1316 6^th St S.E., Roanoke City, VA. COD: myocardial infarction – 12 hrs; coronary thrombosis – 12 hrs. Burial: Sherwood Cemetery, Salem, VA, Nov 29, 1954.

1954 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brian Epperly)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Joan Mays)

.........4. Epperly, Lula H.

Parents: Dennis J. & 1^st wife Emmazetta (Alley) Epperly.

1897 Birth: June 1897 VA.

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

Marriage #1: Lula m. Kirk Moore Dickerson. (not recorded Floyd Co., VA)

Kirk Moore Dickerson s/o Moses Ilonzo & 2^nd wife Elizabeth Barba “Lizzie” (Kingrea) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

.........4. Epperly, Harvey D.

Parents: Dennis J. & 2^nd wife Emmazett (Helms) Epperly.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Howard L.

Parents: Dennis J. & 2^nd wife Emmazett (Helms) Epperly.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Lillian E.

Parents: Dennis J. & 2^nd wife Emmazett (Helms) Epperly.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Effie E.

Parents: Dennis J. & 2^nd wife Emmazett (Helms) Epperly.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Tazwell

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1857 Birth: 1857 Floyd Co., VA

1857 Death: Dec 1857 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown. Age: not given. Parents: James & Elizabeth.

......3. Epperly, George F.

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1859 Birth: Jan 1859 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1878 Death: 12-19-1878 Floyd Co., VA. COD: not given. Age: 19y. Parents: James & Elizabeth.

......3. Epperly, Sarah Jane

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1860 Birth: 1860 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1879 Marriage #1: Sarah Jane Epperly m. John Edwards 10-11-1879 at Mr Burt Lesueur's, Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Elizabeth Edwards. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Elizabeth Epperly.

John Edwards, s/o John & Elizabeth (Bradshaw) Edwards. [edwards]

......3. Epperly, James Floyd I

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1862 Birth: May 1862 VA.

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

And maybe

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H61:

...... Sowers, Geo W. 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. [sowers1] I

............ Elizabeth S. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Mary J. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Henry F. 8 yo “daughter”, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lidda A. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ George T. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Cora B. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Epperly, James 16 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant.

............ Albert 15 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant.

i1885 Marriage #1: James F. Epperly m. Mary A. Mitchell 01-29-1885 at Thomas Mitchell's, Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James H. & Elizabeth Epperly. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry T. & Martha Mitchell.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Jas F. Epperly, 26 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: James F. Epperly, 38 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1862 VA, m. 15y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: James F. Epperly, 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 24y, owns farm, HOH.

1937 Death: 7-22-1937

1937 Burial: St Mathews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Epperly, Mary Ann I

Parents: Henry Thomas & Martha J. (Howery) Mitchell. [mitchell] I

1868 Birth: 1-1868 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Mary A. 21 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Mary A. 32 yo wife, b. Jan 1868 VA, m. 15y, 7 children with 6 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: Mary A. 42 yo wife, b. VA, M1 24y, 9 children with 8 living.

1934 Death: 2-19-1934 Auburn District, Floyd Co., VA.

Mrs. Mary Ann Epperly, abt 66 yo, married w/f, b. (date is blank), Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: James Epperly. Father: Thomas Mitchell, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Martha Howery, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: James Epperly of Pilot, VA. COD: cardio vascular renal disease. Burial: St. Matthews.

1934 Burial: St Mathews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Pearl Elizabeth

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1886 Birth: 1-1886 VA. (src; 1900 census)

1884 Birth: 12-7-1884 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Perlie E. 4 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Pearley E. 14 yo daughter, b. Jan 1886 VA, school.

I1904 Marriage #1: Pearl Epperly m. K. E. Bower 11-23-1904 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel E. & Sarah Bower. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. F. & Mary A. Epperly.

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

1968 Death: 7-31-1968 at home, Rt 1, Salem, Roanoke Co., VA.

1968 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA with Kyle. (I added to Find A Grave after confirming with Sherwood Burial Park administration)

.........4. Epperly, Dora E.

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1888 Birth: 12-7-1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Dora E. 2 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Dora E. 11 yo daughter, b. Dec 1888 VA, school.

I1907 Marriage #1: Dora Epperly m. M. L. Bower 12-18-1907 at James Epperly’s, Floyd Co., VA by J. B. Kiester(?), Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel E. & Sarah Bower. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. F. & Mary A. Epperly.

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

1966 Death: 3-28-1966 VA.

1966 Burial: St Matthew Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by bower-va-genealogy)

.........4. Epperly, Thomas Leonard I

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1890 Birth: 10-19-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Thomas L. 9 yo son, b. Oct 1890 VA, school.

1910 Residence: Burke Garden Town, McDowell Co., WVA, North Fork District 91, Main Street, H12:

...... Bower, Moses L. 26 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA M1 2y, rents house, HOH. [bower2]

............ Dora E. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Charles R. 1y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Male infant, 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b VA.

...... Epperly, Leonard 19 yo single brother in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, coal tipple laborer.

............ Trigg 18 yo single cousin by marriage, b. VA, parents b. VA, coal tipple laborer.

i1915 Marriage #1: Thos L. Epperly m. Windola L. Sowers 2-17-1915 Floyd Co., VA by C. W. Stuart, Minister of the A. P. H. Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. F. & Mitchell Epperly. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Dave & Edie Sowers.

1924 Marriage #2: Leonard Epperly m. Minnie Shelor 2-27-1924 Montgomery Co., VA. He 33 yo s/o James & Mary E. Epperly. She 42 d/o Wm & Amanda Shelor.

Minnie J. Shelor, d/o William T. & Amanda C. (Dobbins) Shelor. [shelor_mcva] I

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, southeastern part of Auburn District, H37:

...... Epperly, Leonard T. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, 32 yo when 1^st married, owns, HOH.

............ Minnie J. 48 yo wife, b. VA, 41 yo when 1^st married.

...... Epperly*, Eddie L. 43 yo single sister in law, b. VA. (should read Shelor)

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 61-6, SR 601, H390:

...... Epperly, T. Leonard 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Minnie J. 59 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

...... Shelor, Eddie L. 69 yo single sister in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1975 Death: 10-6-1975.

1975 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.

............+ Epperly, Windola L. I

Parents: David Wigington & Elizabeth Edith (Sowers) Sowers. [Sowers_David_Margaret] I

1891 Birth: 6-1891 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1892 Birth: 6-20-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1919 Death: 4-22-1919.

1919 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA

.........4. Epperly, George Oscar

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1895 Birth: 5-1895 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: George O. 5 yo son, b. May 1895 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: G. Oscar 14 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Claude W.

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1898 Birth: 10-1898 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Claude W. 1 yo son, b. Oct 1898 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: Claude W. 12 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Mary Alma I

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1900 Birth: 2-11-1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H258: Mary A. 3/12 daughter, b. Feb 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: Maly Alma 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

I1919 Mariage #1: Alma Epperly m. Dallas Sowers 6-9-1919 Floyd Co., VA Fred Gordon, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 30 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o David & Edith Sowers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Mary Epperly.

Lorenzo Dallas Sowers, s/o David Wigington & Elizabeth Edith (Sowers) Sowers. [sowers1] I

1955 Death: 12-13-1955.

1955 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Liva N. R.

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1906 Birth: 3-18-1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: Liva N. R. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1925 Marriage #1: Livie Epperly m. George D. Bishop 1925 Floyd Co., VA.

George D. Epperly s/o Walter S. & Delilah R. (Dulaney) Bishop. [Bishop_Jacob_Katherine_mcva]

.........4. Epperly, Vivie E. M. I

Parents: James Floyd & Mary Ann (Mitchell) Epperly. I

1906 Birth: 3-18-1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H123: Vivie E. M. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1925 Marriage #1: Vivie Epperly m. Edgar Sowers 12-24-1925 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Minnie Sowers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. F. & M. A. Epperly.

James Edgar Sowers, s/o William Floyd H. & Minnie Soda (Keith) Sowers. [sowers1] I

1973 Death: 5-11-1973.

1973 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.

......3. Epperly, Albert Lee I

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1864 Birth: 1-10-1864 Floyd Co., VA.

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

And maybe

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H61:

...... Sowers, Geo W. 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Elizabeth S. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Mary J. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Henry F. 8 yo “dau”, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lidda A. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ George T. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Cora B. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Epperly, James 16 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant.

............ Albert 15 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, servant.

i1885 Marriage #1: Albert Lee Epperly m. Ida Bell Underwood 01-06-1885 at N.B. Underwood's, Floyd Co., VA by Wm L. Simmons. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Elizabeth Epperly. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah B. & Harriet Underwood.

Permelia Ida Bell Underwood, b. abt 1867 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2—17-1886 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah B. & 2nd wife Harriet Emma (Nowlin) Underwood. Permelia Epperly is buried in the White Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. [underwood]

i1889 Marriage #2: Albert Lee Epperly m. Rosetta Sowers 12-25-1889 at Caleb Sowers', Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 24 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas. & Lizzie Epperly. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Caleb & Nannie E. Sowers.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Albert L. 25 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Albert L. Epperly, 36 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1864 VA, m. 10y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Albert L. Epperly, 46 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M2 21y, owns farm, HOH.

1952 Death: 12-27-1952.

1952 Burial: St. Matthew Methodist Church, near Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Epperly, Rosetta Ann

Parents: Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. [sowers3]

1876 Birth: 5-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Rosetta 17 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Rosettie 24 yo wife, b. May 1876 VA, m. 10y, 5 children with 5 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Rosetta 39 yo wife, b. VA, M1 21y, 8 children with 8 living.

.........4. Epperly, Patie Edgar

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1891 Birth: 10-1991 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Patie E. 8 yo son, b. Oct 1891 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: P. Edgar 18 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Bessie M.

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1893 Birth: 9-1893 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Bessie M. 6 yo daughter, b. Sep 1893 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Bissie M. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Caleb Garfield

Aka

.........4. Epperly, Calip Garfield

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1895 Birth: 9-17-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Caleb G. 4 yo son, b. Aug 1895 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Caleb G. 14 yo son, b. VA, school.

1917 Marriage #1: Caleb G. Epperly m. Laurena Barton 1-17-1917 at P. R. Vest's Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o A. L. & Rosetta Epperly. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Michael & Roena Barton.

1917 Registration Card: 6-5-1917 Floyd Co., VA.

Calip Garfield Epperly, 21 yo married self-employed w/m of Tindall, Floyd Co., VA. Born Sept 17, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. His signature mark X. Calip Garfield Epperly. Medium height & build; blue eyes & light hair.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 88, H114:

…… Epperly, Caleb G. 24 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

………… Lorena 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Roy E. 1y 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Big Lick District 4, H695:

…… Epperly, Garfield 33 yo w/m rayon mill silk worker, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, rents, HOH.

………… Laurena 31 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1^st married.

………… Roy E. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Irene 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Thurman 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

………… Katherine 2y 4/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA, Cave Spring District 81-16, H256:

…… Epperly, Caleb G. 44 yo w/m rayon mill churner, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

………… Laurena B. 40 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Roy E. 23 yo married son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, cinder block company laborer. (no not noted)

………… Irene 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, other.

………… Thurman 18 yo single son, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, new worker.

………… William 16 yo son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Katherine 13 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Ruby 9 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Curtis 7 yo son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Cecil 4 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

…… Barton, Allie 38 yo single sister in law, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, laundry mangler. [no file]

1942 Registration Card: 4-27-1942 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA.

Calip Garfield Epperly, 46 yo w/m of Rt 5, Box 432, Roanoke Co., VA. Born Sept 17, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. Laurena Barton Epperly of same address will always know his address. Employed by American Viscose, Roanoke, VA. His signature C. G. Epperly. 5’ 6”, 155 lbs; blue eyes & gray hair with a light complexion.

1954 Death: 9-7-1954 at his residence Rt 8, Box 352 B, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.

Calip B. Epperly, 58 yo w/m American Viscose employee, b. Sept 17, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Laurena Barton Epperly. Father: Albert Epperly. Mother: Rosetta Sowers. Informant: Mrs. Laurena Barton Epperly of Rt 8, Box 352 B, Roanoke, VA. COD: myocardial infarction – minutes. Burial: Sherwood Cemetery, Salem, VA, Sept 9, 1954.

1954 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Joan Mays)

............+ Epperly, Laurena

Parents: Michael J. & Roena Elizabeth (Howery) Barton. [no file]

1896 Birth: 7-16-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Caleb Garfield “Calip” Epperly.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Caleb Garfield “Calip” Epperly.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Caleb Garfield “Calip” Epperly.

1988 Death: 5-21-1988 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of 4578 Cowman Rd, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.

1988 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City VA. (no photo)

............5. Epperly, Roy Everett

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Caleb Garfield Epperley

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Garfield C Epperley

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Irene

Suggested Records

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Irene Epperly

· 1920 United States Federal CensusIrene Epperly

· 1930 United States Federal CensusIrene Epperly

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Irene Epperly

· U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999Irene Epperly

· U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999Irene Epperly

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Irene Epperly

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Irene Epperly

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Thurman Maston

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Caleb Garfield Epperley

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1923 Birth: abt 1923 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, William Otis

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly.

1924 Birth: 9-10-1924 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1:

1948 Marriage #2: William Otis Epperly m. Lois Jane Smith 7-9-1948 Roanoke City, VA. He 23 yo divorced w/m American Viscose employee, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Rt 5, Box 432, Roanoke, VA. She 21 yo single w/f Richmond Glove Corp seamstress, b. Roanoke Co., VA, residence 415 Front Ave, Salem, VA, d/o Samuel Henry Smith & Merle Lester Saunders.

Lois Jane “Janey” Smith, 1927-2008, d/o Samuel Henry & Merle Lester (Saunders) Smith. [Smith_Henry_Catherine]

William Otis & Lois Jane (Smith) Epperly.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Randy Shepherd)

2004 Death: 8-29-2004.

2004 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

William Bill Otis Epperly, Sr.,79,of Roanoke Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center.

Bill was born in Floyd County, Virginia, on September 10,1924, a son of the late Calip G. and Laurena Barton Epperly.

Bill married the love of his life, "Janie" Smith, 56 years ago, on July 9, 1948.

Bill was retired from Smith Transfer, where he was a pick-up and delivery driver. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Janie Epperly; four loving children, William O. Epperly, Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke, Peggy E. Waldron and husband, Ronnie, of Hardy, Philip G. Epperly of Roanoke, and Steven R. and wife, Donna Epperly, of Roanoke.

Also surviving are three brothers, Thurman and wife, Rachel Epperly, Curtis and wife, Mary Epperly , and Cecil and wife, Beverly Epperly, all of Roanoke; sister, Ruby Hartman of Front Royal; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and his faithful companion, "Zeke".

A service celebrating Bill's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, officiated by the Reverend Earl Robertson.

Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

2004 Burial: Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke City, VA. (no photo)

............5. Epperly, Katherine

Suggested Records

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Rowena Catherine Epperly

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Catherine Rowena Epperly

· U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014Catherine E. Jones

· 1930 United States Federal CensusKatherine Epperly

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Rowena Cathrine Epperly

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Catherine Rowena Jones

· Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014Catherine Rowena Epperly Jones

· Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016Catherine Jones

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentCatherine E. Jones

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1927 Birth: abt 1927 VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Ruby

Suggested Records

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Ruby Marie Epperly

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Ruby Marie Epperly

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Ruby Marie Epperly

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Ruby Marie Epperly

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Ruby M Hartman

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Ruby M Hartman

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Ruby E Hartman

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Ruby E Hartman

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Ruby Marie Epperly

· U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1Ruby M Hartman

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1931 Birth: abt 1931 VA.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Curtis Eugene

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Garfield Epperly

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1933 Birth: abt 1933 VA.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Cecil Garfield

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Calip Garfield Epperly

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Calip G Epperly

Parents: Caleb Garfield “Calip” & Laurena (Barton) Epperly

1936 Birth: abt 1936 VA.

1940 Residence: Garden City, unincorporated, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Olive Celestia “Ollie” I

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1898 Birth: 2-20-1898 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Celestia O. 3 yo daughter, b. Feb 1897 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: S. Olive 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

I1917 Marriage #1: Ollie C. Epperly m. Otha T. Sowers 6-6-1917 at T. R. Sowers' Floyd Co., VA by J. F. Keith, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 25 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o T. R. & Catherine Sowers. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o A. L. & Rosetta Epperly.

Otha Thomas Sowers, s/o Thomas R. & Catherine Halidon (Simmons) Sowers. [sowers3] I

1977 Death: 5-22-1977 Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA.

1977 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Allie Effie A.

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1900 Birth: 4-1900 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H288: Effie 2/12 daughter, b. Apr 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Allie E. A. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Willie Lee

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1903 Birth: 9-13-1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Willie L. 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

Marriage #1: Willie Lee Epperly m. Nancy Hazel Bower, d/o Samuel Evans & 2^nd wife Sarah Rosabell “Rosa” (Conner) Bower. [bower2]

1990 Death: 10-18-1990.

1990 Burial: St Matthew Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Thurman H.

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Thurman H. 4 yo son. b. VA.

.........4. Epperly, Franklin F. “Frank”

Parents: Albert Lee & 2^nd wife Rosetta (Sowers) Epperly. I

1908 Birth: 1908 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H114: Franklin F. 1y 10/12 son, b. VA.

i1931 Marriage #1: Frank Epperly m. Edna Agee 6-20-1931 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Pilot, VA, s/o A. L. Agee & Rosetta Sowers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o T. T. Agee & Lillie Vest.

i1937 marriage #2: Frank m. Marie Turman 1937 Floyd Co., VA. FCVA1937_0015

............+ Epperly, Edna

Parents: Thomas Turner & Lillie R. (Vest) Agee. [agee_William_Nancy]

1908 Birth: 3-17-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1935 Death: 2-21-1935

1935 Burial: Williams Cemetery, rt on SR 360 off Parkway, on lt side of intersection SR 860 & 680, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Epperly, Sylvia Dare

Parents: Franklin F. “Frank” & 1^st wife Edna (Agee) Epperly.

1932 Birth: 7-18-1932 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 32-12, Road 637, H269:

...... Agee, Thomas T. 67 yo w/m General Store Operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH. [agee]

............ Lillie R. 65 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Maurice 29 yo single son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, farm operator.

............ Alvin F. 26 yo single son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, farm laborer.

...... Epperly, Sylvia D. 7 yo granddaughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

I1950 Marriage #1: Sylvia Dare Epperly m. Thomas Ward Spangler Jr 8-14-1950 Floyd Co., VA by Rev. W. D. Turner, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 19 yo single w/m filling station operator, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ward Spangler & Myrtle Harman. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Frank Epperly & Edna Agee.

Thomas Ward Spangler Jr, b. 3-12-1931 Floyd Co., VA, d. 3-10-2007 of Floyd, VA, s/o Ward Thomas & Myrtle Virginia (Harman) Spangler. [spangler_david]

2002 Death: 7-14-2002 Floyd Co., VA.

2002 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - July 15, 2002 (src: Find A Grave)
SPANGLER, Sylvia E., 69, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, T. Ward Spangler Jr.; four children and spouses, Vicky & Ron Shaffer, Tommy and Cappy Spangler, Rosemary and Michael Carr, Kenneth and Donna Spangler, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren, half brothers and sisters and spouses, George and Ann Ferrell, Thomas and Linda Bowles, Gloria Epperly, Frank and Nadine Epperly, Jr., Sheldon Epperly. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery.

2002 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA with Thomas. (no photo)

......3. Epperly, Nancy Isabel

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1866 Birth: abt 1866 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1884 Marriage #1: Nannie Epperly m. James H. Stump 05-01-1884 at James Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry J. & Eliza F. Stump. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Elizabeth Epperly.

James Henry Stump, s/o Henry T. & Elizabeth Frances “Eliza” (Basham) Stump. [stump]

......3. Epperly, Jacob Callahill

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1867 Birth: 7-25-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

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

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

...... Epperly, Calvin J. 22 yo.

i1892 Marriage #1: Jacob C. Epperly m. Almer Howery 01-28-1892 at James P. Howery's, Floyd Co., VA by William H. Naff. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James S. & Elizabeth Epperly. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James P. & Nannie Howery.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H256:

...... Epperly, Jacob C. 31 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1968 VA, m. 8y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Alma J. 27 yo wife, b. May 1873 VA, m. 8y, 0 children with 0 living.

...... Akers, Willie 12 yo w/m male boarder/farm laborer, b. Apr 1888 VA, school.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 92, H347:

...... Eperly, Cal 48 yo w/m farm laborer working out, b. VA, M1 17y, cannot read/write, rents house, HOH.

............ Almer 38 yo wife, b. VA, M1 17y, 3 children with 3 living.

............ Huston 9 yo son, b. VA.

............ Frank 6 yo son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 105, H8:

...... Epperly, Jacob C. 50 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, cannot read/write, owns, HOH.

............ Almer J. 47 yo wife, b. VA.

............ James H. 19 yo single son, b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Franklin R. 15 yo single son, b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Dennis I. 9 yo son, b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H421:

...... Epperly, Call J. 60 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, 24 yo when 1^st married, owns, vet: no, HOH.

............ Alma 53 yo wife, b. VA, 19 yo when 1^st married.

............ Ennis 20 yo single son, b. VA, no occupation.

1936 Death: 12-29-1936 Montgomery Co., VA.

1936 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Elliston, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........+ Epperly, Almer J.

Parents: James Pleasant & Nancy Ann (Mitchell) Howery. [howery]

1872 Birth: 1872 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jacob Callahill Epperly

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jacob Callahill Epperly.

.........4. Epperly, James Huston

Parents: Jacob Callahill & Almer J. (Howery) Epperly.

1901 Birth: abt 1901 VA.

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

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District 2, H421:

...... Epperly, Huston 30 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, rents, vet: no, HOH.

............ Arlie 26 yo wife, b. VA, 17 yo when 1^st married.

............ Helen 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Marie 3y 8/12 daughter, b. VA.

............ Louise 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA.

............+ Epperly, Arlie

Parents:

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband James Huston Epperly.

............5. Epperly, Helen

Parents: James Huston & Arlie (CHECK) Epperly.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Marie

Parents: James Huston & Arlie (CHECK) Epperly.

1926 Birth: abt 1926 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

............5. Epperly, Louise

Parents: James Huston & Arlie (CHECK) Epperly.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Franklin R.

Parents: Jacob Callahill & Almer J. (Howery) Epperly.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Dennis

aka

.........4. Epperly, Ennis

Parents: Jacob Callahill & Almer J. (Howery) Epperly.

1910 Birth: 1910 VA.

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

......3. Epperly, Rosetta Alvera

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1870 Birth: Mar 1870 Floyd Co., VA.

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

......3. Epperly, Joseph Henry

Parents: James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. I

1872 Birth: abt 1872 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

......3. Epperly, Charles Brainard

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1873 Birth: Charley, b. 2-1873 Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Mary. (src: Birth Record. James’ 1^st wife died in 1872 but he wasn’t married to Mary until April 1873 so this child was born out of wedlock or it’s recorded in error)

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

i1896 Marriage #1: Charles B. Epperly m. Emma G. Mitchell 02-13-1896 at H.T. Mitchell's, Floyd Co., VA by Wm H. Naff. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Mary C. Epperly. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry T. & Martha Mitchell.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

...... Epperly, Brainard C. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emma G. 26 yo wife, b. Mar 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Mary E. 3 yo daughter, b. Oct 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lucy A. 1 dau b. Feb 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary C. 51 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1848 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 8 living.

............ Frank J. 21 yo brother, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer, cannot read or write.

............ Letcher D. 18 yo brother, b. Mar 1881 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Brainard C. Epperly, 35 yo w/m lumber sawyer, b. VA, M1 15y, owns farm, HOH.

1940 Residence: Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-17, Rd 15 – Old Floyd Pike, H64:

...... Epperly, C. Brainard 66 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH. [epperly3]

............ Emma J. 65 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

............ Flossie L. 33 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

...... Jones, Virginia L. 15 yo single granddaughter, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school. [jones]

1943 Death: 7-24-1943 Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

Charles Brainard Epplery, abt 69 yo married w/m farmer, b. date not known, Floyd Co., VA. Spouse” Emma Epperly. Father: James Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Mary Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Mrs. Tom Turner of Pilot, VA. COD: organic heart. Burial: Family Cemetery, Pilot, VA.

1943 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Epperly, Emma Janette

Parents: Henry Thomas & Martha J. (Howery) Mitchell. [Mitchell]

1874 Birth: Mar 1874 VA. (src: 1900 census; tombstone)

1875 Birth: 3-28-1875 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Emma G. 35 yo wife, b. VA, M1 15y, 6 children with 5 living.

1949 Death: 12-7-1949 619 Arbutus Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA.

Emma Janette Epperly, 74 yo widowed w/f, b. Mar 28, 1875 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Brainard Epperly. Father: Thomas Mitchell. Mother: Martha Howery. Informant: H. W. Blackard. COD: pleurisy – acute dilation of heart; influenza. Burial: St Matthew, Pilot, VA.

1949 Burial: Saint Matthews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Mary Ella

Parents: Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly.

1896 Birth: 10-30-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Mary E. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

1913 Marriage #1: Costly Cosby Jones abt 1913.

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

1966 Death: 6-20-1966 RFD #3, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Mary Ella Jones, 69 yo married w/f, b. Oct 30, 1896 VA. Spouse: Costly C. Jones. Father: Branard Epperly. Mother: Emma Mitchell. Informant: Miss Marie Jones. COD: coronary occlusion. Burial: St Mathews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc, Floyd, VA.

1968 Burial: Saint Mathews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Lucy A.

Parents: Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly.

1899 Birth: 2-1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Lucy A. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Effie

Parents: Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Effie 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Epperly, Flossy

Parents: Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Flossy 4 yo daughter, b. VA

.........4. Epperly, Vada V.

Parents: Charles Brainard & Emma Janette (Mitchell) Epperly.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H187: Vada 1y 2/12 daughter, b. VA.

1928 Marriage #1: Vada Epperly m. Okey Conner 11-17-1928 Fayetteville, Fayette Co., WVA. He 22 yo s/o R. E. & Callie Conner. She 21 yo w/f d/o C. B. & Emma.

Okey Raymond Conner, 1906-1969, s/o Erasmus E. “Ras” & Callie Lee (Epperly) Conner. [Conner_JohnR_Louisa/Doshia]

1974 Death: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA.

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

......3. Epperly, Lillie Louemma

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1874 Birth: 3-25-1874 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1875 Birth: 3-13-1875 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone transcription)

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

i1892 Marriage #1: Lillie L. Epperly m. G. Letcher Chafin 10-06-1892 at the bride's parents', Floyd Co., VA by J.B. Keister. He 21 yrs 9 mons, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o James & Mary J. Chafin. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James F. & Mary C. Epperly.

Gilford Letcher Chafin, s/o James Floyd & Mary Jane (Bishop) Chafin. [chafin] I

......3. Epperly, Lettie Margaret

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1876 Birth: 1-7-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

i1898 Marriage #1: Lettie M. Epperly m. Henry M. Bower 05-18-1898 at Mary Epperly's, Floyd Co., VA by I.N. Munsey Minister. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o S.E. & Sarah Bower. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. F. & Mary C. Epperly.

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

1954 Death: 1954

1954 Burial: Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bell Air, Harford Co., MD.

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

......3. Epperly, Peter Frazier

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1878 Birth: 12-27-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

i1900 Marriage #1: P. F. Epperly m. Flora O. Howery 01-11-1900 at John Howery's, near Camp Creek, Floyd Co., VA by J.W. Repass. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas & Mary C. Epperly. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Eliza A. Howery.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H64:

...... Epperly, Frazier 22 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Dec 1877 VA, m. 0y, cannot read/write, rents house, HOH.

............ Ocie F. 18 yo wife, b. (no mon) 1882 VA, m. 0y, 0 ch.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H147:

...... Epperly, Peter F. 32 yo w/m, grain miller for wages, M1 10y, rents house, HOH.

............ Flora O. 29 yo wife, b. VA, M1 10y, 7 children with 5 living.

............ Vivie E. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, no school.

............ James E. 5 yo son, b. VA, no school.

............ Mary M. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Lura A. 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Beula 4/12 daughter, b. VA

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, East Little River District 97, H8:

...... Epperly, Peter F. 41 yo w/m commercial miller, b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Flora O. 39 yo wife, b. VA.

............ Vivie E. 16 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ James E. 15 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Mary M. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

............ Lura A. 11 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Ollie B. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

............ Harlie M. 8 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Frazier B. 4y 3/12 son, b. VA.

............ Herbert A. 2y 9/12 son, b. VA.

............ Madie O. 11/12 daughter, b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, East Little River District 9, H156:

...... Epperly, Frazier 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, owns, vet: no, HOH.

............ Ocie 48 yo wife, b. VA, 17 yo when 1^st married.

............ Harley 18 yo single son, b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Essie J. 16 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Bernard 14 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Herbert 13 yo son, b. VA, school.

............ Madie 11 yo daughter, b. VA.

............ Willard 8 yo son, b. VA.

............ Lucile 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

...... Robinson, Dorris 2y 11/12 gr daughter, b. VA.

1972 Death: 2-23-1972.

1972 Burial: Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Epperly, Flora Ocie

Parents: Jonathan “John” & Elizabeth Alice (Lesueur) Howery. [howery]

1880 Birth: “Flory” 7-19-1880 Floyd Co., VA (src: Birth Record)

1879 Birth: 7-19-1879 (src: headstone)

1882 Birth: 1882 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Peter Frazer Epperly.

1934 Death: 8-31-1934 VA.

1934 Burial: Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Vivie E.

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, James E.

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Mary M.

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Lura A.

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1908 Birth: 1908 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Beulah Ollie

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1910 Birth: 2-13-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1971 Death: 1-3-1971.

1971 Burial: Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Epperly, Harley Maurice

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1911 Birth: 11-25-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1933 Marriage #1: Harley Epperly m. Vada Boone 6-3-1933 Floyd Co., VA by R. C Bailey. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd, s/o P. F. Epperly & Ocie Howery. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd, d/o E. H. Boone & Chloe Weddle.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-7, Rd 721, H128:

...... Epperly, Harley 28 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

............ Vada 26 yo wife, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1945 Marriage #2: Harley m. Lillian Illene Sutphin 5-19-1945 Baptist parsonage, Mt Airy, Surry Co., NC by Rev. Lowrie A. Fleming, Baptist Minister. He 33 yo resident of Floyd, VA, s/o Frazier & Ossie Epperly. She 21 yo resident of Willis, VA, d/o John & Julia Sutphin.

Lillian Illene Sutphin, d/o John Thomas & Julia Pearl (Dalton) Sutphin. [Sutphin_Harriet]

Lillian Ilene Sutphin Epperly, 85, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Julie Sutphin; husband, Harley Epperly; siblings, Garney, Edith, Maggie, and Esther; and grandson, Chad Epperly. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Jackie Phillips; daughter, Sue Epperly; and son, Butch Epperly and special friend, Peg Huff; grandchildren, Jeff and Debra Phillips, Sue Ellen and Dewayne Martin, Matt Phillips, and Justin Epperly; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Megan, Devin, and Cameron; brother and sisterin-law, Glen and Evena Sutphin; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank George Fetko and the Floyd Pharmacy Staff, Dr. Wayne Horney and the Carilion staff, Joan and Barbara with Carilion Home Health, Dr. James Witten, Dr. Eric Williams, the staff of Lewis Gale and Carilion New River Valley Hospitals, and Melissa Roberson, for always being there. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com.
Published in Roanoke Times on July 27, 2010

2000 Death: 10-29-2000 Salem City, VA.

2000 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: FAG: photo added by LDB Aug 2018)

.............+ Epperly, Vada Almeda

Parents: Elmer Howard & Chloe (Weddle) Boone. [Boone_Benjamin2]

Birth: 7-17-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

1944 Death: 10-11-1944 Floyd Co., VA. [Death Cert]

1944 Burial: Topeco Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: FAG; photo added by Remembrance May 2019)

.........4. Epperly, Mamie Essie

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Frazier Bernard

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1916 Birth: abt 1916 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Herbert Alvin

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1917 Birth: 3-5-1917 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1941 Marriage #1: Herbert A. Epperly m. Mary Allen Austin 6-14-1941 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 24 yo single w/m farming b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Floyd, VA, s/o P. F. Epperly & Ocie Howery. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Check, VA, d/o S. L. Austin & Hester Clower.

Mary Allene Austin, d/o Shirley Lee & Hester Elizabeth (Clower) Austin. [austin]

2013 Death: 8-24-2013 of Floyd, VA.

2013 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

EPPERLY, Herbert A., 96, of Floyd, Va., joined his beloved wife on August 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Epperly; daughter, Linda Joan Epperly; six sisters and four brothers.

He is survived by his son, Curtis Epperly (Sheryl); two granddaughters, Shania Carpenter and Crystal Barltrop (Brian); three great-grandchildren, Chance and Drake Carpenter and Shaelyn Barltrop; and one sister, Lucille Shelor.

Herbert had a deep love for music and taught himself to play many instruments. He also loved his animals on the family farm.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday (today) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, at 2 p.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. 

2013 Burial: Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, Hanover Co., VA with Mary. (no photo)

.........4. Epperly, Madie O.

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1919 Birth: abt 1919 VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Willard Harding

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1947 Marriage #1: Willard H. Epperly m. Mildred I. Huff 5-17-1947 Roanoke, VA. He 25 yo single w/m metal worker, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o P. F. Epperly & Ocie Howery. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Vernie Huff & Edna Radford.

Mildred Iris Huff, d/o Verna Monroe & Edna Ethel (Radford) Huff. [huff]

.........4. Epperly, Lucille

Parents: Peter Frazier & Flora Ocie (Howery) Epperly.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, John Franklin

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1879 Birth: May 1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

...... Epperly, Brainard C. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emma G. 26 yo wife, b. Mar 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Mary E. 3 yo daughter, b. Oct 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lucy A. 1 dau b. Feb 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary C. 51 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1848 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 8 living.

............ Frank J. 21 yo brother, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer, cannot read or write.

............ Letcher D. 18 yo brother, b. Mar 1881 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer.

......3. Epperly, David Letcher

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1881 Birth: 1881 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H85:

...... Epperly, Brainard C. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Emma G. 26 yo wife, b. Mar 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 4y, 2 children with 2 living.

............ Mary E. 3 yo daughter, b. Oct 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lucy A. 1 dau b. Feb 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

............ Mary C. 51 yo widowed mother, b. Nov 1848 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 8 living.

............ Frank J. 21 yo brother, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer, cannot read or write.

............ Letcher D. 18 yo brother, b. Mar 1881 VA, parents b. VA, R. R. laborer.

1905 Marriage #1: David L. Epperly m. Eugenia Lampy 1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H40: Letcher D. Epperly, 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 2y, rents farm, HOH.

.........+ Epperly, Eugena

Parents: George W. & Alberta “Bertie” (Sumner) Lampe. [lampe_Jacob_2wives]

1886 Birth: abt 1886 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H40: Eugena 24 yo wife, b. VA, M1 2y, 0 children with 0 living.

......3. Epperly, Noah Lee

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1882 Birth: 8-11-1882 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H98:

...... Epperly, Noah 17 yo w/m boarder, b. Aug 1882 VA, farm laborer, George W. Hale HOH.

i1909 Marriage #1: N. L. Epperly m. C. B. Martin 11-3-1909 Floyd Co., VA. He 28 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas. & Mary C. Epperly. She 28 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jack Gilmore.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H66:

...... Epperly, Noah L. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, mortgaged farm, HOH.

............ Cynthia B. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 0y, 4 children with 2 living.

...... Martin, Etta F. 9 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Robert C. 3 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 97, H79:

...... Epperly, Noah L. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Cynthia B. 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Martin, Etta F. 14 yo stepdaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Clifford R. 11 yo stepson, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

...... Epperly, Eugenia A. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Eva M. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Audra M. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Rubie P. 3y 3/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Gracie P. 1y 7/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1937 Death: 3-15-1937 RFD Check, Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Noah Lee Epperly, 54y 7m, married w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Cynthia G. Epperly. Father James Epperly, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Mary C. Akers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant Branard Epperly of Pilot, VA. COD fell dead – perhaps organic heart disease. Burial Wilson Cemetery.

1937 Burial: Wilson’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA as Noah Lee Epperly, b. 8-15-1882, d. 3-15-1937.

.........+ Epperly, Cynthia B.

Parents: Jack Gilmore. [no file]

1881 Birth: abt 1881 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Noah Lee Epperly.

.........4. Epperly, Eugenia A.

Parents: Noah Lee & Cynthia B. (Gilmore) Epperly.

1911 Birth: 9-10-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1933 Marriage #1: Eugenia Epperly m. Banks McNiel 1-7-1933 Floyd Co., VA by J.M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 27 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Pilot, VA, s/o Henry McNiel & Mary Smith. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Check, VA, d/o Noah Epperly & Cynthia Gilmer.

Henry Fairbanks “Banks” McNeil Jr, 1905-1958, Henry Fairbanks Sr & 3^rd wife Mary Delila (Smith) McNiel. [McNiel_Jacob_Elizabeth]

1973 Death: 5-8-1973 Montgomery County Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Eugenia E. McNeil, 62 yo widowed w/f, b. Sept 10, 1910 VA. Spouse: Henry F. McNeil. Father: Noah Lee Epperly. Mother: Cynthia B. Gilmore. Informant: Mrs. Grace Akers, sister. COD: acute myocardial infarction – hours. Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

1973 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Epperly, Eva Myrtle

Parents: Noah Lee & Cynthia B. (Gilmore) Epperly.

1913 Birth: 1-24-1913 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1972 Death:

.........4. Epperly, Audra M.

Parents: Noah Lee & Cynthia B. (Gilmore) Epperly.

1916 Birth: abt 1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Rubie P.

Parents: Noah Lee & Cynthia B. (Gilmore) Epperly.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Epperly, Grace P.

Parents: Noah Lee & Cynthia B. (Gilmore) Epperly.

1919 Birth: abt 1919 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Epperly, Posie E.

Parents: James H. & 2^nd wife Mary C. (Akers) Epperly.

1884 Birth: 5-15-1884 Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Mary.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as apparent HOH.

1905 Marriage #1: Posie m. Fannie M. Bower 5-17-1905 Montgomery Co., VA, d/o unknown.

i1909 Marriage #2: Posey E. Epperly m. Arenta C. Hall 4-8-1909 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas & Mary Epperly. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Marion T. & N. B. Hall.

Arenda C. Hall, d/o Marion Thomas & Nancy Byre (Poff) Hall. [Hall_Charles_Eliza]

End Jacob & Mary “Polly” (Howery) Epperly Family