Last Updated: November 23, 2022

John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah (Cox) Helms Family

The Helms family of Floyd Co., VA reportedly derive from brothers Adam of Goblintown Creek in Patrick Co., VA & Thomas Helms of Daniel’s Run in Franklin Co., VA.

1. Helms, John Webb “Burks Fork John”	Parents: 2^nd s/o Adam & 1^st wife Conny (Webb) Helms. 1797 Birth: 1-31-1797 Floyd Co., VA. 1826 Marriage #1: John m. Susannah “Susan” Cox 6-6-1826 Montgomery Co., VA. Susannah Cox, b. 1-16-1803 VA, d/o Carter & Nancy Anna (Reed) Cox of Floyd Co., VA. John Webb Helms lived on Burks Fork Cr., 4m SW of Buffalo Mt. Known children: those below + o Hamilton b.1822 o Addison b. 1826 o Serenah Mae Helms; 1830-1922; m. Joseph Phlegar Turman. [Turman_Joseph_Serenah] 1830 Montgomery Co., VA: John W. Helms, 1 male 30-39 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male 5-9 yo, 2 males & 1 female 0-4 yo. 1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg177: John W. Helms, 1 male 40-49 yo, 1 female 30-39 yo, 2 males 10-14 yo, 2 females 5-10 yo, 2 males & 2 females 0-4 yo. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: John W. Helms, 53 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $8,000, HOH. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Greasy Creek PO, H1151: John W. Helm, 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $5,000/7,310, HOH. 1862 Death: 9-24-1862 Floyd Co., VA. 1862 Burial: Burks Fork area of Floyd Co., VA. (with Susannah) Susannah per tombstone, d. 1-16-1840 Floyd Co., VA, but at least 2 children born after that date.
…2. Helms, Floyd	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1829 Birth: abt 1829 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Floyd 21 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd. Marriage #1: Floyd Helms m. Elender Wickham. (not recorded in Floyd Co., VA) 1860 Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp, H848: Floyd Helms, 28 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, Joshua Wichham HOH.
……+ Helms, Elender	Parents: Joshua & Jane (Young) Wickham. 1834 Birth: abt 1834 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp, H848: Elender Helms 22 yo w/f, b. VA, Joshua Wickham HOH.
…2. Helms, Nancy Malinda	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1832 Birth: 1832 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1913. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Nancy 18 yo w/f, b. Floyd. i1858 Marriage #1: Malinda Nancy Helms m. Roley Madison Simmons 04-14-1858 at John W. Helms', Floyd Co., VA by Nathaniel Thompson. He 32 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas W. & Delila Simmons. She single 26 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Susan Helms. Roley Madison Simmons, s/o Thomas Weeks & Delilah (Boothe) Simmons. 1915 Death: 3-21-1915 1915 Burial: Charles Simmons Cemetery, on a hill surrounded by stone fence, Ridgeview Rd, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)
…2. Helms, Adaline	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1834 Birth: abt 1834 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Adaline 16 yo w/f, b. Floyd. I1859 Marriage #1: Adaline Helms m. Jacob S. Helms 05-02-1859 Indian Creek, Floyd Co., VA by Henry Bishop. He 28 yo single, occupation not known, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in California, s/o Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms. She single 26 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Susanna Helms.
…2. Helms, Jacob P.	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Jacob 14 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
…2. Helms, George M.	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1838 Birth: abt 1838 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: George 12 yo w/m, b. Floyd. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H1408: …… Howard, Ira 62 yo w/m merchant, b. VA, $19,400/22,315, HOH. ……… Emeline 45 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… Rhoda 16 yo w/f, b. VA, school. ……… Wm I. 14 yo w/m, b. VA, school. ……… Elizabeth 10 yo w/f, b. VA, school. ……… Hathway 8 yo w/m, b. VA, school. …… Howard, Thos. H. 25 yo w/m physician, b. VA, $0/354, HOH. ……… Peter L. 29 yo w/m merchant, b. VA, $1400/4805. …… Helm, Geo. M. 23 yo w/m clerk, b. VA. 1868 Marriage #1: George Helms m. 1^st Olive J. Bush 07-06-1868 Franklin Co., VA. He single 28 yo, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Susan Helms. She widowed 23 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o Samuel S. & Sarah (Hoy) Helms. Marriage #2: George m. 2^nd Mary Reese.
…2. Helms, Elizabeth	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1839 Birth: abt 1839 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Eliza 11 yo w/f, b. Floyd. i1860 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Helms m. Fleming Howery 07-26-1860 Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. He 32 yo single sheriff, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jonathan & Sarah Howery. She single 20 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Susannah Helms. Fleming Howery, s/o Jonathan & Sarah (unknown) Howery. [Howery_Jonathan_Sarah] 1915 Death: 1915 1915 Burial: Charles Simmons Cemetery, on a hill surrounded by stone fence, Ridgeview Rd, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)
…2. Helms, John	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1842 Birth: abt 1842 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: John 8 yo w/m, b. Floyd. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Greasy Creek PO, H1151: John 18 yo w/m, b. VA.
…2. Helms, Tazwell W.	Parents: John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms. 1844 Birth: abt 1844 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H805: Tazwell 6 yo w/m, b. Floyd. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Greasy Creek PO, H1151: Fayette 15 yo w/m, b. VA. 1874 Marriage #1: Tazwell Helms m. Eliza T. Menefee 10-12-1874 Franklin Co., VA. He single 21 yo, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John W. & Susan Helms. She widowed 28 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o Ira Sr & Eliza L. Hurt. Eliza Hurt 1^st m. Addison Menefee.
… Manning, William	b. abt 1793 VA. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Greasy Creek PO, H1151: William Manning, 67 yo w/m, b. VA, John W. Helm HOH.

End John Webb “Burks Fork John” & Susannah “Susan” (Cox) Helms Family.