Last Updated: September 16, 2020

Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) 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, Madison Smith “Matt” I	Parents: Jacob "Col Jacob" & Elizabeth (Smith) Helms. 1818 Birth: abt 1818 Floyd Co., VA. 1840 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, pg181: …… Helms, Madison S. ……… 1 male 20-29 yo. ……… 1 male 15-19 yo. I1842 Marriage #1: Madison S. Helms m. Sarah A. Howard 11-17-1842 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. She d/o Major Howard, per bond. Lived on the Little River 8 mi e of county seat at the Conner Barnard place. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H385: …… Helms, Madison S. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $10,000, HOH. ……… Sarah 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd. ……… Jacob 6 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… J. F. 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… Thadeus 2 yo w/m, b. Floyd. …… Pugh, Fleming 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. …… Helm, Andrew 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H566: …… Helms, M. S. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $6,000/3,790, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 36 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… Jacob T. 16 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… John F. 14 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Thedeus C. 11 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Malinda C. 9 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… James W. 7 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Henry 4 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… male infant 1 yo w/m, b. VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H429: …… Helms, Madison S. 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 56 yo wife, b. VA. ……… Major 15 yo son, b. VA, works on farm. 1902 Death: 4-23-1902 “84 yrs” 1902 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…+ Helms, Sarah Amanda I	Parents: Major & 1^st wife Sarah (Shelor) Howard. [howard] I 1823 Birth: 1823 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Madison Smith “Matt” Helms. 1904 Death: 7-24- 1904, “82 yrs”. 1904 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…2. Helms, Jacob Tazwell I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1844 Birth: 4-3-1844 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1868 Marriage #1: Jacob T. Helms m. 1^st Linda Cannaday 10-11-1868 at William A. Cannaday's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single trader, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o M. S. & S. Helms. (Madison Smith & Sarah Amanda) She single 23 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & S. Cannaday. (William A. & Sarah J.) 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H78: …… Helms, Jacob T. 35 yo w/m Groc Dealer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Malinda 34 yo wife, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Frank 5 son, b. VA. …… Duncan, James 23 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, retail grocer. 1900 Marriage #2: He m. 2^nd Etta Poole 1-10-1900 Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, d/o John Haywood & Elizabeth M. (Robertson) Poole. 1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H29: …… Helms, Jacob T. 55 yo w/m merchant, b. Apr 1845 VA, m. 5/12, HOH. ……… Etta 24 yo wife, b. Apr 1876 VA, m. 5/12 0 children with 0 living. 1910 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob 65 yo w/m general lines merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 10y, owns home, HOH. ……… Etta 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 0 children with 0 living. 1920 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob T. 75 yo w/m general retail merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. ……… Etta 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1930 Residence: East Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H170: …… Helms, Jacob T. 85 yo w/m without occ, b. VA, parents, b. VA 27 yo when 1^st married, owns, vet: yes CW, HOH. ……… Etta A. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1^st married. 1930 Death: 10-30-1930 Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1930 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1934 CW Pension Application: Etta Helms, 58 yo b. Grayson Co., VA. Currently living in Apbington, Washington Co., VA but has lived in VA all her life. Married to Jacob Tazwell Helms, 1-10-1900 Hillsville VA by _. D. Strader. He d. 10-12-1930 in Abington, VA of Hart (sic) trouble. He was in the 24^th VA Infantry, Co. H. under Capt John W. Hayden. He lost right arm at Drewier’s Bluff May 16, 1964 (1864). He was receiving a pension applied for March 29, 1920..
……+ Helms, Malinda Thomas I	Parents: William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. I 1843 Birth: abt 1843 Floyd Co., VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA married but his parents HOH. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jacob Tazwell Helms. 1898 Death: 8-6-1898 Montgomery Co., VA. 1898 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
……3. Helms, George Franklin	Parents: Jacob Tazwell & Malinda Thomas (Cannaday) Helms. 1875 Birth: 10-25-1874 VA. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents. I1898 Marriage #1: George Franklin Helms m. Corinne Pendleton Dobyns 06-22-1898 at Floyd Court House, Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris. He 23 yo single w/m merchant, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Pulaski Co., VA, s/o J.T. & Malinda Helms. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Zack & Loula Dobyns. 1900 Residence: 373 8^th Ave SW, Roanoke City, Ward 1, District 91, H272: 272/312: …… Payne Ellen 68 yo widowed w/f, b. Jan 1832 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 7 living, owns home, HOH. ……… Horace B. 44 yo single son, b. Apr 1856 VA, parents b. VA, grocery store clerk. 272/313: …… Helms, George F. 26 yo w/m wholesale grocery clerk, b. Oct 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, rents, HOH. ……… Corrie C. 24 yo wife, b. Nov 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 1 child with 1 living. ……… Louse 1 yo daughter, b. Apr 1899 VA, parents b. VA. 272/314: …… Dobbins, Lulu P. 43 yo widowed w/f, b. Aug 1856 VA, parents b. VA, 4 children with 4 living. ……… Bertha 12 yo daughter, b. Jan 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Ethel E. 9 yo daughter, b. Jan 1891 VA, parents b. VA.
………+ Helms, Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie”	Parents: Zachariah T. & Louise “Lulu” (Pendleton) Dobyns. [Dobyns] 1876 Birth: 2-27-1876 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband George Franklin Helms.
………4. Helms, Louise	Parents: George Franklin & Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie” (Dobyns) Helms. 1899 Birth: Apr 1899 VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.
…2. Helms, John F.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1846 Birth: abt 1846 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thaddeus Contance	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1848 Birth: abt 1848 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1883 Marriage #1: Thaddeus m. Nickie Boon 10-30-1883 Franklin Co., VA. Nickie Boon, b. 1864 Franklin Co., VA, d/o John & Susan C. (Shaver) Boon.
…2. Helms, Malinda Caroline I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1850 Birth: 10-13-1850 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1869 Marriage #1: Malinda C. Helms m. Thomas B. Cannaday 09-02-1869 at M.S. Helms', Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Cannaday. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o M. S. & Sarah Helms. Thomas Banks Cannaday, b. 9-22-1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-12-1925 at his home in Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. [cannaday_fcva] I 1902 Death: 1-21-1902 Roanoke Co., VA. 1902 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (with Thomas)
…2. Helms, James W.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thomas	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: Oct 1856 Floyd Co., VA (from birth rec. but may be same person as Henry)
…2. Helms, Henry I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: abt 1856 VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H306: …… Cannaday, Thos B. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. ……… Melinda C. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. (nee Helms) ……… F. Minnie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Sallie A. J. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Henry M. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. ……… India M. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. …… Helms, Henry 23 yo brother-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm. I
…2. Helms, Albert	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1859 Birth: Apr 1859 Floyd Co., VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
..2. Helms, Major	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1865 Birth: abt 1865 VA. 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
Researchers of this family: Elisa Plauche' elisa8094@aol.com
1. Helms, Madison Smith “Matt” I	Parents: Jacob "Col Jacob" & Elizabeth (Smith) Helms. 1818 Birth: abt 1818 Floyd Co., VA. 1840 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, pg181: …… Helms, Madison S. ……… 1 male 20-29 yo. ……… 1 male 15-19 yo. I1842 Marriage #1: Madison S. Helms m. Sarah A. Howard 11-17-1842 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. She d/o Major Howard, per bond. Lived on the Little River 8 mi e of county seat at the Conner Barnard place. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H385: …… Helms, Madison S. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $10,000, HOH. ……… Sarah 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd. ……… Jacob 6 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… J. F. 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… Thadeus 2 yo w/m, b. Floyd. …… Pugh, Fleming 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. …… Helm, Andrew 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H566: …… Helms, M. S. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $6,000/3,790, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 36 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… Jacob T. 16 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… John F. 14 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Thedeus C. 11 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Malinda C. 9 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… James W. 7 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Henry 4 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… male infant 1 yo w/m, b. VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H429: …… Helms, Madison S. 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 56 yo wife, b. VA. ……… Major 15 yo son, b. VA, works on farm. 1902 Death: 4-23-1902 “84 yrs” 1902 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…+ Helms, Sarah Amanda I	Parents: Major & 1^st wife Sarah (Shelor) Howard. [howard] I 1823 Birth: 1823 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Madison Smith “Matt” Helms. 1904 Death: 7-24- 1904, “82 yrs”. 1904 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…2. Helms, Jacob Tazwell I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1844 Birth: 4-3-1844 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1868 Marriage #1: Jacob T. Helms m. 1^st Linda Cannaday 10-11-1868 at William A. Cannaday's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single trader, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o M. S. & S. Helms. (Madison Smith & Sarah Amanda) She single 23 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & S. Cannaday. (William A. & Sarah J.) 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H78: …… Helms, Jacob T. 35 yo w/m Groc Dealer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Malinda 34 yo wife, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Frank 5 son, b. VA. …… Duncan, James 23 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, retail grocer. 1900 Marriage #2: He m. 2^nd Etta Poole 1-10-1900 Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, d/o John Haywood & Elizabeth M. (Robertson) Poole. 1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H29: …… Helms, Jacob T. 55 yo w/m merchant, b. Apr 1845 VA, m. 5/12, HOH. ……… Etta 24 yo wife, b. Apr 1876 VA, m. 5/12 0 children with 0 living. 1910 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob 65 yo w/m general lines merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 10y, owns home, HOH. ……… Etta 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 0 children with 0 living. 1920 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob T. 75 yo w/m general retail merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. ……… Etta 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1930 Residence: East Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H170: …… Helms, Jacob T. 85 yo w/m without occ, b. VA, parents, b. VA 27 yo when 1^st married, owns, vet: yes CW, HOH. ……… Etta A. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1^st married. 1930 Death: 10-30-1930 Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1930 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1934 CW Pension Application: Etta Helms, 58 yo b. Grayson Co., VA. Currently living in Apbington, Washington Co., VA but has lived in VA all her life. Married to Jacob Tazwell Helms, 1-10-1900 Hillsville VA by _. D. Strader. He d. 10-12-1930 in Abington, VA of Hart (sic) trouble. He was in the 24^th VA Infantry, Co. H. under Capt John W. Hayden. He lost right arm at Drewier’s Bluff May 16, 1964 (1864). He was receiving a pension applied for March 29, 1920..
……+ Helms, Malinda Thomas I	Parents: William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. I 1843 Birth: abt 1843 Floyd Co., VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA married but his parents HOH. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jacob Tazwell Helms. 1898 Death: 8-6-1898 Montgomery Co., VA. 1898 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
……3. Helms, George Franklin	Parents: Jacob Tazwell & Malinda Thomas (Cannaday) Helms. 1875 Birth: 10-25-1874 VA. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents. I1898 Marriage #1: George Franklin Helms m. Corinne Pendleton Dobyns 06-22-1898 at Floyd Court House, Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris. He 23 yo single w/m merchant, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Pulaski Co., VA, s/o J.T. & Malinda Helms. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Zack & Loula Dobyns. 1900 Residence: 373 8^th Ave SW, Roanoke City, Ward 1, District 91, H272: 272/312: …… Payne Ellen 68 yo widowed w/f, b. Jan 1832 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 7 living, owns home, HOH. ……… Horace B. 44 yo single son, b. Apr 1856 VA, parents b. VA, grocery store clerk. 272/313: …… Helms, George F. 26 yo w/m wholesale grocery clerk, b. Oct 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, rents, HOH. ……… Corrie C. 24 yo wife, b. Nov 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 1 child with 1 living. ……… Louse 1 yo daughter, b. Apr 1899 VA, parents b. VA. 272/314: …… Dobbins, Lulu P. 43 yo widowed w/f, b. Aug 1856 VA, parents b. VA, 4 children with 4 living. ……… Bertha 12 yo daughter, b. Jan 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Ethel E. 9 yo daughter, b. Jan 1891 VA, parents b. VA.
………+ Helms, Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie”	Parents: Zachariah T. & Louise “Lulu” (Pendleton) Dobyns. [Dobyns] 1876 Birth: 2-27-1876 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband George Franklin Helms.
………4. Helms, Louise	Parents: George Franklin & Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie” (Dobyns) Helms. 1899 Birth: Apr 1899 VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.
…2. Helms, John F.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1846 Birth: abt 1846 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thaddeus Contance	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1848 Birth: abt 1848 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1883 Marriage #1: Thaddeus m. Nickie Boon 10-30-1883 Franklin Co., VA. Nickie Boon, b. 1864 Franklin Co., VA, d/o John & Susan C. (Shaver) Boon.
…2. Helms, Malinda Caroline I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1850 Birth: 10-13-1850 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1869 Marriage #1: Malinda C. Helms m. Thomas B. Cannaday 09-02-1869 at M.S. Helms', Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Cannaday. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o M. S. & Sarah Helms. Thomas Banks Cannaday, b. 9-22-1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-12-1925 at his home in Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. [cannaday_fcva] I 1902 Death: 1-21-1902 Roanoke Co., VA. 1902 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (with Thomas)
…2. Helms, James W.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thomas	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: Oct 1856 Floyd Co., VA (from birth rec. but may be same person as Henry)
…2. Helms, Henry I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: abt 1856 VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H306: …… Cannaday, Thos B. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. ……… Melinda C. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. (nee Helms) ……… F. Minnie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Sallie A. J. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Henry M. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. ……… India M. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. …… Helms, Henry 23 yo brother-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm. I
…2. Helms, Albert	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1859 Birth: Apr 1859 Floyd Co., VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
..2. Helms, Major	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1865 Birth: abt 1865 VA. 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
Researchers of this family: Elisa Plauche' elisa8094@aol.com
1. Helms, Madison Smith “Matt” I	Parents: Jacob "Col Jacob" & Elizabeth (Smith) Helms. 1818 Birth: abt 1818 Floyd Co., VA. 1840 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, pg181: …… Helms, Madison S. ……… 1 male 20-29 yo. ……… 1 male 15-19 yo. I1842 Marriage #1: Madison S. Helms m. Sarah A. Howard 11-17-1842 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. She d/o Major Howard, per bond. Lived on the Little River 8 mi e of county seat at the Conner Barnard place. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H385: …… Helms, Madison S. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $10,000, HOH. ……… Sarah 26 yo w/f, b. Floyd. ……… Jacob 6 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… J. F. 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd. ……… Thadeus 2 yo w/m, b. Floyd. …… Pugh, Fleming 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. …… Helm, Andrew 17 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H566: …… Helms, M. S. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $6,000/3,790, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 36 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… Jacob T. 16 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… John F. 14 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Thedeus C. 11 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Malinda C. 9 yo w/f, b. VA. ……… James W. 7 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… Henry 4 yo w/m, b. VA. ……… male infant 1 yo w/m, b. VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H429: …… Helms, Madison S. 62 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Sarah A. 56 yo wife, b. VA. ……… Major 15 yo son, b. VA, works on farm. 1902 Death: 4-23-1902 “84 yrs” 1902 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…+ Helms, Sarah Amanda I	Parents: Major & 1^st wife Sarah (Shelor) Howard. [howard] I 1823 Birth: 1823 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Madison Smith “Matt” Helms. 1904 Death: 7-24- 1904, “82 yrs”. 1904 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
…2. Helms, Jacob Tazwell I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1844 Birth: 4-3-1844 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1868 Marriage #1: Jacob T. Helms m. 1^st Linda Cannaday 10-11-1868 at William A. Cannaday's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single trader, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o M. S. & S. Helms. (Madison Smith & Sarah Amanda) She single 23 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & S. Cannaday. (William A. & Sarah J.) 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H59: …… Helms, Madison S. 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,800/100, HOH. ……… Sarah 48 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Henry 13 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Albert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. ……… Major 5 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. …… Helms, Jacob T. 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/250, married. ……… Melinda 26 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H78: …… Helms, Jacob T. 35 yo w/m Groc Dealer, b. VA, HOH. ……… Malinda 34 yo wife, b. VA, keeping house. ……… Frank 5 son, b. VA. …… Duncan, James 23 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, retail grocer. 1900 Marriage #2: He m. 2^nd Etta Poole 1-10-1900 Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA, d/o John Haywood & Elizabeth M. (Robertson) Poole. 1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany District, H29: …… Helms, Jacob T. 55 yo w/m merchant, b. Apr 1845 VA, m. 5/12, HOH. ……… Etta 24 yo wife, b. Apr 1876 VA, m. 5/12 0 children with 0 living. 1910 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob 65 yo w/m general lines merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 10y, owns home, HOH. ……… Etta 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 0 children with 0 living. 1920 Residence: Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H10: …… Helms, Jacob T. 75 yo w/m general retail merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. ……… Etta 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1930 Residence: East Main Street, Abington, Washington Co., VA, H170: …… Helms, Jacob T. 85 yo w/m without occ, b. VA, parents, b. VA 27 yo when 1^st married, owns, vet: yes CW, HOH. ……… Etta A. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1^st married. 1930 Death: 10-30-1930 Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1930 Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abington, Washington Co., VA. 1934 CW Pension Application: Etta Helms, 58 yo b. Grayson Co., VA. Currently living in Apbington, Washington Co., VA but has lived in VA all her life. Married to Jacob Tazwell Helms, 1-10-1900 Hillsville VA by _. D. Strader. He d. 10-12-1930 in Abington, VA of Hart (sic) trouble. He was in the 24^th VA Infantry, Co. H. under Capt John W. Hayden. He lost right arm at Drewier’s Bluff May 16, 1964 (1864). He was receiving a pension applied for March 29, 1920..
……+ Helms, Malinda Thomas I	Parents: William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. I 1843 Birth: abt 1843 Floyd Co., VA. 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA married but his parents HOH. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Jacob Tazwell Helms. 1898 Death: 8-6-1898 Montgomery Co., VA. 1898 Burial: East Hill Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
……3. Helms, George Franklin	Parents: Jacob Tazwell & Malinda Thomas (Cannaday) Helms. 1875 Birth: 10-25-1874 VA. 1880 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents. I1898 Marriage #1: George Franklin Helms m. Corinne Pendleton Dobyns 06-22-1898 at Floyd Court House, Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris. He 23 yo single w/m merchant, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Pulaski Co., VA, s/o J.T. & Malinda Helms. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Zack & Loula Dobyns. 1900 Residence: 373 8^th Ave SW, Roanoke City, Ward 1, District 91, H272: 272/312: …… Payne Ellen 68 yo widowed w/f, b. Jan 1832 VA, parents b. VA, 8 children with 7 living, owns home, HOH. ……… Horace B. 44 yo single son, b. Apr 1856 VA, parents b. VA, grocery store clerk. 272/313: …… Helms, George F. 26 yo w/m wholesale grocery clerk, b. Oct 1873 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, rents, HOH. ……… Corrie C. 24 yo wife, b. Nov 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 1 child with 1 living. ……… Louse 1 yo daughter, b. Apr 1899 VA, parents b. VA. 272/314: …… Dobbins, Lulu P. 43 yo widowed w/f, b. Aug 1856 VA, parents b. VA, 4 children with 4 living. ……… Bertha 12 yo daughter, b. Jan 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Ethel E. 9 yo daughter, b. Jan 1891 VA, parents b. VA.
………+ Helms, Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie”	Parents: Zachariah T. & Louise “Lulu” (Pendleton) Dobyns. [Dobyns] 1876 Birth: 2-27-1876 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with husband George Franklin Helms.
………4. Helms, Louise	Parents: George Franklin & Corinne Pendleton ”Corrie” (Dobyns) Helms. 1899 Birth: Apr 1899 VA. 1900 Residence: Roanoke City, VA with parents.
…2. Helms, John F.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1846 Birth: abt 1846 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thaddeus Contance	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1848 Birth: abt 1848 Floyd Co., VA. 1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1883 Marriage #1: Thaddeus m. Nickie Boon 10-30-1883 Franklin Co., VA. Nickie Boon, b. 1864 Franklin Co., VA, d/o John & Susan C. (Shaver) Boon.
…2. Helms, Malinda Caroline I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1850 Birth: 10-13-1850 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. I1869 Marriage #1: Malinda C. Helms m. Thomas B. Cannaday 09-02-1869 at M.S. Helms', Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 24 yo single merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Cannaday. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o M. S. & Sarah Helms. Thomas Banks Cannaday, b. 9-22-1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-12-1925 at his home in Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, s/o William A. & Sarah Jane (Shelor) Cannaday. [cannaday_fcva] I 1902 Death: 1-21-1902 Roanoke Co., VA. 1902 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA. (with Thomas)
…2. Helms, James W.	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
…2. Helms, Thomas	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: Oct 1856 Floyd Co., VA (from birth rec. but may be same person as Henry)
…2. Helms, Henry I	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1856 Birth: abt 1856 VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H306: …… Cannaday, Thos B. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH. ……… Melinda C. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. (nee Helms) ……… F. Minnie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Sallie A. J. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ……… Henry M. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. ……… India M. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. …… Helms, Henry 23 yo brother-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm. I
…2. Helms, Albert	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1859 Birth: Apr 1859 Floyd Co., VA. 1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
..2. Helms, Major	Parents: Madison Smith “Matt” & Sarah Amanda (Howard) Helms. 1865 Birth: abt 1865 VA. 1870, 1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.
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End William Helms Family – 2 known wives.