Last Updated: June 4, 2023

Thomas & Mary (Weddle) 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, Thomas I

Parents: Adam & Conny (Webb) Helms of Daniel’s Run in Franklin Co., VA.

1801 Birth: abt 1801 VA.

1818 Marriage #1: Thomas Helms m. Mary Weddle 3-16-1818 Montgomery Co., VA.

Other known children of Thomas Helms & Mary Weddle:

  • Benjamin m. to Nancy Booth
  • Margaret Helms, b. abt 1826; m. Allen Slusher. [Slusher_Allen_Margaret]
  • John who m. Levina McAlexander but I can’t find him until 1860 FCH PO #1255: John Helm, 33 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $2,300/1,831, HOH & Luvina 33 yo. 1870 JT 410/391: John 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,500/1,000, HOH with Vina 43 yo keeping house. Levina d. 11-23-1881 FCVA of dropsy, 55y, d/o William & Ann "Alexander" & b. FCVA. ?John Helms, w/m, d. 7-22-1874 FCVA of unknown cause, 48y, s/o Thomas & “Susan”.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Thomas Helms, 49 yo w/m b. VA, occupation: none, $0, HOH.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1263: Thomas Helm, 59 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/100, HOH.

…+ Helms, Mary

Parents: David Sr & 1st wife Margaret “Margie” (Morricle) Weddle. [Weddle_David_2wives]

1798 Birth: abt 1798 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Mary 52 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1263: Mary 63 yo w/f, b VA.

1870 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514:

…… Helms, Joseph 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1000/600, cannot read or write, HOH

………… Malissa A. 28 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot write. (nee Earles)

………… Susan A. 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Joseph B. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… James T. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

…… Helms, Mary 73 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

…… Fisher, Sarah 15 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write

…… Earls, Simon 24 yo w/m, b. VA, works on farm, cannot read or write.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56:

...... Pratt, Eva 72 yo married w/f keeping house, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Didema 49 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Octavia 42 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ John 27 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Helms, Joseph 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Malissa A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Benjamin 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, school.

............ James T. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, school.

............ Eliza J. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Sarah R. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Margaret L. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lyda E. 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Helms, Mary 83 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. Penn.

…2. Helms, Peter

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1825 Birth: abt 1825 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Peter 25 yo w/m, b. Floyd, b. VA, $300.

i1851 Marriage #1: Peter Helms m. Ruth Hylton 05-01-1851 Floyd Co., VA by Nathaniel Thompson.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1262: Peter Helm, 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/12, HOH. Ruth 37 yo w/f, b VA. Mary 5 yo w/f, b VA. Celia A. 4 yo w/f, b VA.

……+ Helms, Ruth

Parents: Valentine & Rebecca (Arthur) Hylton. [Hylton_valentine_rebecca]

1823 Birth: abt 1823 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Peter Helms.

……3. Helms, Mary R.

Parents: Peter & Ruth (Hylton) Helms.

1855 Birth: abt 1855 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Helms, Celia Ann

Parents: Peter & Ruth (Hylton) Helms.

1856 Birth: 6-29-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Jacksonville Twp, H439:

...... Helms, Benjamin 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $850/500, HOH. [Helms_Benjamin_Nancy]

............ Nancy 59 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

............ James 22 yo w/m, b. VA, farmer, $110.

............ Joel 14 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot write.

............ Nolen, John B. 15 yo w/m, b. VA. (may be Noles or Moles)

............ Helms, Celia A. 13 yo w/f, b. VA.

............ Nolen, Lavina 9 yo w/f, b. VA. (may be Noles or Moles)

i1874 Marriage #1: Celia A. Helms m. Henry T. Keith 10-07-1874 at H.P. Hylton's, Floyd Co., VA by Hardin P. Hylton. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Cyrus & Rachael Keith. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Peter & Ruth Helms.

Henry Thomas Keith, 1854-1937, s/o Cyrus & Rachel (Alderman) Keith. [Keith_Cyrus_Rachel]

1918 Death: 6-10-1918 Burks Fork District, Floyd Co., VA.

Celia Ann Keith, 61y 11m 10d, married w/f, b. June 29, 1856 VA. Father: Peter Helms. Mother: Ruth Hylton. Informant: Henry T. Keith of Willis, VA. COD: chronic interstitial nephritis. Burial: Alderman Graveyard.

1918 Burial: Celia A Keith is bur with son William Penn Keith & Wm’s wife in the Alderman Cemetery, atop hill on SR 727 near 604 intersection, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

Celia Ann <i>Helms</i> Keith

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Donna Sutphin Armentrout)

……3. Helms, male

Parents: Peter & Ruth (Hylton) Helms.

1858 Birth: 1858 Floyd Co., VA

1858 Death: 7-1858 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown. Age: 7d.

1858 Burial:

…2. Helms, Elizabeth

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1829 Birth: abt 1829 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Elizabeth 21 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

i1857 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Helms m. Floyd Keith 01-29-1857 Floyd Co., VA by Hardin P. Hylton. He 23 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Leah Keith. She single 28 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Mary Helms.

John Floyd Keith, s/o John & Leah (Earles) Keith. They had 4 known children. [Keith_JohnCyrus_2wives]

1896 Death: 12-1896 Floyd Co., VA. COD: not given. Age: 64y, d/o Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms “Jr”.

1896 Burial:

…2. Helms, Abarella

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1830 Birth: 5-20-1830 Indiana.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Arabella 19 yo w/f, b. Indiana.

i1853 Marriage #1: Abelar Helms m. Naman W. Noles 03-7-1853 Floyd Co., VA license. She d/o Thomas Helms per permission note.

Naaman William Knowles, s/o Joshua & Jane (Harbour) Knowles of Patrick Co., VA. [Knowles_NaamanW_2wives]

1869 Burial: Abarella Knowles Gravesite, on Kyle Weeks Rd (SR 772) atop tallest hill on Arthur Poff farm, Floyd Co., VA.

…2. Helms, Jacob S.

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1832 Birth: abt 1832 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Jacob 18 yo w/m, b. Floyd, laborer.

i1859 Marriage #1: Jacob S. Helms m. Adaline 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. Helms. She single 26 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Susanna Helms.

Adeline Helms, d/o John W. & Susanna (Cox) Helms.

…2. Helms, George W.

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1834 Birth: abt 1834 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: George 16 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

i1856 Marriage #1: George W. Helms m. Perlina Keith 03-24-1856 Floyd Co., VA by David A. Howell of the Methodist Church. He 23 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Mary Helms. She 19 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Leah Keith.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1256: George W. Helm, 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/30, HOH.

1860-1870 Death

……+ Helms, Perlina

Parents: John Cyrus & Leah Ann (Earles) Keith. [Keith_JohnCyrus_2wives]

1836 Birth: 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1256: Perlina 23 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H409: Paulina 32 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, alone.

i1880 Marriage #2: Paulina Helms m. 2nd Claibourne Hylton 01-01-1880 at Perlina Helms', Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 37 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George B. & Sarah Hylton. She 38 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Leah Keith.

Claibourne Hylton, s/o George B. “Bunky” & Sarah (Delong) Hylton. [Hylton_GeorgeB_Sarah]

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District, Arch Hylton Rd, H52: Perlina Hylton, 73 yo w/f widowed lodger, b. VA, own income, Lewis Bolt HOH.

……3. Helms, Adaline E.

Parents: George W. & Perlina (Keith) Helms.

1856 Birth: 10-27-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1256: Adaline E. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

…2. Helms, Adam

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1836 Birth: 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Adam 14 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1855 Marriage #1: Adam Helms m. Luvenia J. Knowles 03-29-1855 Patrick Co., VA, by William Lawson. He 20 yo single farmer, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Mary Helms. She 19 yo single, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o Joshua & Jane Knowles.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H17: Adam Helms, 24 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/100, cannot read or write, HOH.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Adam Helms, 34 yo w/m farm work, b. VA, $200, HOH.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Adam Helms, 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Adam Helms, 64 yo w/m farmer, b. Nov 1835 VA, m. 45y, owns farm, HOH.

i1901 Marriage #2: Adam Helms m. 2nd Elizabeth Underwood 10-31-1901 at the bride's home, Floyd Co., VA by S.E. Hylton. He 65 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Patrick Co., VA, s/o (blank). She 50 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o (blank).

1915 Death: 1915.

1915 Burial: Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA.

……+ Helms, Luvenia Joyce

Parents: Joshua & Jane (Harbour) Knowles & sister to Naaman William Knowles. [Knowles_Naaman_2wives]

1837 Birth: 1837 Patrick Co., VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H17: Lavina 23 yo, cannot read or write.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Lavenia J. 34 yo housewife, b. VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Luvena J. 44 yo wife, b. VA, keeping house.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Louvena J. 63 yo wife, b. July 1836 VA, m. 45y, 10 children with 10 living.

1900 Death: 1900.

1900 Burial: Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA.

……3. Helms, Mary J.

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1856 Birth: 1-27-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H17: Mary 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Mary J. 14 yo w/f, b. VA.

1873 Marriage #1: Mary Helms m. Isaac Abram Conner 1-21-1873 Patrick Co., VA. He 24-8-19, s/o Jonathan & Rozina (Ingram) Conner. She 17-0-15, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Adam & Joyce Helms.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District:

______ Conner, Isaac A. 42 yo

_________ Mary J. 34 yo

_________ Joseph G. 17 yo

_________ Nancy R. 15 yo.

……3. Helms, Jacob

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1858 Birth: abt 1858 VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H17: Jacob 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Jacob 12 yo w/m, b. VA.

1878 Marriage #1: Jacob Helms m. Lucinda Adline Pendleton 10-01-1878 Patrick Co., VA. He single 21 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Adam & L. J. Helms. She single 20 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o (unknown).

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H121: Jacob Helms, 22 yo married in year, son in law, b. VA, farm laborer, Elizabeth _. Pendleton HOH.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Jacob Helms, 42 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1857 VA, m. 20y, owns farm, HOH.

………+ Helms, Lucinda Adline

Parents:

1859 Birth: abt 1859 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H121: Lucinda A. Helms, 21 yo married in year, daughter, b. VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Lucinda A. Helms, 41 yo wife, b. Dec 1858 VA, m. 20y, 7 children with 6 living.

………4. Helms, Sarah Lou

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1879 Birth: 7-1879 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H121: Sarah L. 10/12 granddaughter, b. July VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Sarah Lou 19 yo daughter, b. July 1880 VA.

………4. Helms, Charles D.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1882 Birth: 7-1882 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Chrles D. 17 yo son, b. July 1882 VA.

………4. Helms, Ollie C.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1886 Birth: 5-1886 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Ollie C. 14 yo daughter, b. May 1885 VA.

………4. Helms, India C.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1889 Birth: 4-1889 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: India C. 11 yo daughter, b. Apr 1889 VA.

………4. Helms, Adam L.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1893 Birth: 3-1893 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Adam L. 6 yo son, b. Mar 1893 VA.

………4. Helms, Annie R.

Parents: Jacob & Lucy Adline (Pendleton) Helms.

1896 Birth: 4-1896 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H110: Annie R. 4 yo daughter, b. Apr 1896 VA.

……3. Helms, Adam Madison

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1860 Birth: abt 1860 VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Abram M. 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Abraham M. 19 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

1886 Marriage #1: Adam Madison Helms m. Rosa Thomas 11-25-1886 Patrick Co., VA. He single 26 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Adam & Luvenia Helms. She single 18 yo, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o P. & M. Thomas.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: A. Madison Helms, 40 yo w/m farmer, b. June 1859 VA, m. 16y, owns farm, HOH

………+ Helms, Rosa Belle

Parents: P. & M. (check) Thomas.

1867 Birth: 6-1867 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Rosa B. 32 yo wife, b. June 1867 VA, m. 16y, 7 children with 7 living.

………4. Helms, Mary Prudence

Parents: Adam Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1886 Birth: 9-1886 VA. [src: 1900 census]

1887 Birth: 11-2-1887 Patrick Co., VA. [src: death record]

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Mary P. 13 yo daughter, b. Sept 1886 VA.

1905 Marriage #1: Mary m. James Solomon Harris abt 1905.

James Solomon Harris, s/o Rufus & Louvinia (Maberry) Harris. [harris1]

1955 Death: 12-3-1955 General Hospital, Martinsville, VA but of 410 Pumphouse Road, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.

Mary Prudence Harris, 68 yo married w/f, b. Nov 2, 1887 Patrick Co., VA. Spouse: J. S. Harris. Father: Matt Helms. Mother: Rosie Thomas. Informant: generalized carcinomatosis; cancer of colon. Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA Dec 4, 1955.

1955 Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, VA.

………4. Helms, John G.

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1889 Birth: 8-1889 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: John G. 10 yo son, b. Aug 1889 VA.

………4. Helms, George R.

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1891 Birth: 8-1891 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: George R. 8 yo son, b. Aug 1891 VA.

………4. Helms, Nettie Mae

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1894 Birth: 6-1894 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Nettie 6 yo daughter, b. Jan 1894 VA.

………4. Helms, Samuel L.

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1897 Birth: 3-1897 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Samuel L. 3 yo son, b. Mar 1897 VA.

………4. Helms, Salona

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1898 Birth: 1-1898 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Salona 2 yo daughter, b. Jan 1898 VA.

………4. Helms, Rufus F.

Parents: Abraham Madison & Rosa Belle (Thomas) Helms.

1899 Birth: 4-1899 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H282: Rufus F. 1 yo son, b. April 1899 VA.

……3. Helms, Louisa E.

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1864 Birth: abt 1864 VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Louisa E. 6 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Louisa E. 16 yo daughter, b. VA.

1881 Marriage #1: Lutie E. Helms m. Jefferson J. Cockram 1-13-1881 Patrick Co., VA. He single 24 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Alex & Sarah E. Cockram. She single 17 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o A. & L. J. Helms.

……3. Helms, George Washington

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1866 Birth: 5-19-1866 Patrick Co., VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: George W. 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: George W. 14 yo son, b. VA.

I1893 Marriage #1: George W. Helms m. Sarah R. Helms 03-23-1893 at Joseph Helms', Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Patrick Co., VA, s/o Adam & Luvenia J. Helms. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Melissa A. Helms.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H37: George W. Helms, 34 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1866 VA, m. 7y, owns farm, HOH. Sarah R. 25 yo wife, b. May 1875 VA, m. 7y, 4 children with 2 living. Josep L. 5 yo son, b. June 1894 VA. George A. 7/12 son, b. Oct 1899 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 46, H190: George W. Helms, 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 16y, owns farm, HOH. Sarah R. 34 yo wife, b. VA, M1 16y, 8 children with 6 living. Joseph L. 15 daughter, b. VA, school. George A. 10 son, b. VA, school. Emma L. 7 yo daughter, b. VA. Lydia M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA. Hampton 3 yo son, b. VA. James T. ?/12 son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, south end Burks Fork District 3, H26:

…… Helems, George W. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Sarah R. 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… George A. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Emma L. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Liddie M. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Hamilton 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… James M. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Edman D. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Frank V. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mattie R. 3y 1/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, south end Burks Fork District 3, H26:

…… Helms, George W. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Sarah R. 53 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married.

……… Edmen D. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Frank V. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mattie R. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1936 Death: 12-8-1936.

1936 Burial: Bill Barringer Cemetery, above SR 799, Willis, Burks Forks, Floyd Co., VA. (no pic)

………+ Helms, Sarah Rosabelle

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms. [this file]

1875 Birth: 5-17-1875 Patrick Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George Washington Helms.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 32-4, SR 102, H2:

…… Helms, Frank V. 26 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Vivian 25 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

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

……… Edsel 3 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

……… Rosabelle 69 yo widowed mother, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

1941 Death: 11-27-1941.

1941 Burial: Bill Barringer Cemetery, above SR 799, Willis, Burks Forks, Floyd Co., VA. (no pic)

………4. Helms, Joseph Luther

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms.

1894 Birth: 6—28-1894 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1913 Marriage #1: J. L. Helms m. Odessa A. Hylton 6-5-1913 at S. E. Hylton’s, Floyd Co., VA by A.N. Hylton, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o G. W. & S. R. Helms. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o S. E. & Nannie L. Hylton.

1948 Death: 3-13-1948

1948 Burial: Bill Barringer Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA

……...…+ Helms, Odessa Ann

Parents: Solomon Ezra & Nancy Lavina “Nannie” (Bird) Hylton. [hylton_george4] I

1895 Birth: 5-18-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

Aft 1955 Marriage #2: She m. 2nd James Solomon Harris, s/o Rufus & Louvinia (Maberry) Harris. [harris1]

1986 Death: 1-25-1986 Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Odessa Ann Harris, 90 yo widowed w/f, b. May 18, 1895 VA. Spouse: James S. Harris. Father: Solomon Hylton. Mother: Nannie Bird. Informant: Ruby H. Hubbard. COD: myocardial infarction. Burial: Barringer Cemetery, Willis, VA Jan 27, 1986.

1986 Burial: Bill Barringer Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA with 1st husband Joseph Luther Helms. (no photo)

………4. Helms, George A.

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1899 Birth: 10-1899 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

………4. Helms, Emma Lillian

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1902 Birth: 8-5-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1920 Marriage #1: Emma L. Helms m. Walter P. Alderman 8-11-1920 at G. W. Helms, Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Willis, VA, s/o G. W. & Mary E. Alderman. She 18 yo single w/, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Willis, VA, d/o G. W. & Rosa Helms.

Walter Pierce Alderman, s/o George Washington & 1st wife Mary Elizabeth (Moran) Alderman. [alderman_John_2wives]

1971 Death: 7-26-1971

1971 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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………4. Helms, Lydia Mae

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

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

1927 Marriage #1: Lydia Mae Helms m. Henry B. Harman 5-20-1927 Guilford Co., NC. He 26 yo of Floyd, VA. She 22 yo yo of Willis, VA.

Henry B. Harman, s/o Daniel Taylor & Florence Okla (Carter) Harman. [harman2)

………4. Helms, Hampton or Hamilton

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

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

………4. Helms, James T. or M.

Parents: George W. & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1910 Birth: 1910 VA.

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

………4. Helms, Edman D.

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms. I

1911 Birth: abt 1911 VA.

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

………4. Helms, Frank Vincent I

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA.

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

I1934 Marriage #1: Vince Helms m. Vivian Sowers 12-15-1934 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Willis, Floyd Co., VA, s/o G. W. Helms & Rosa Helms. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Willis, Floyd Co., VA, d/o E. S. Sowers & Virginia Weddle.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 32-4, SR 102, H2:

…… Helms, Frank V. 26 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Vivian 25 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

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

……… Edsel 3 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

……… Rosabelle 69 yo widowed mother, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, unable to work.

1950 Death: 5-5-1950.

1950 Burial:

…………+ Helms, Vivian

Parents: Eli Samuel & Virginia Lillie (Weddle) Sowers. [Sowers_William_Rhoda]

1915 Birth: 1-3-1915 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Frank Vincent Helms.

…………5. Helms, Windell

Parents: Frank Vincent & Vivian (Sowers) Helms.

1936 Birth: abt 1936 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

…………5. Helms, Edsel

Parents: Frank Vincent & Vivian (Sowers) Helms.

1937 Birth: abt 1937 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

………4. Helms, Mattie Ruth

Parents: George Washington & Sarah Rosabelle (Helms) Helms.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

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

i1935 Marriage #1: Mattie Ruth Helms m. Waldo Shelburne Slusher 1935 Floyd Co., VA.

Waldo Shelburne Slusher, s/o Romney Leslie & Ada Lee (Harman) Slusher. [Slusher_Jacob_Telitha]

……3. Helms, Fleming

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1868 Birth: 4-1868 VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H497: Fleming 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Fleming 12 yo son, b. VA.

i1890 Marriage #1: Fleming H. Helms m. Dartha M. Barringer 01-09-1890 at Trefina Barringer's, Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Patrick Co.,  VA, s/o Adam & Levenea Helms. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Threphenia Barringer.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: Fleming H. Helms, 32 yo w/m, b. Apr 1868 VA, m. 10y, owns farm, HOH.

………+ Helms, Dartha M.

Parents: John & Triphona (Sowers) Barringer.

1869 Birth: 3-1869 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: Dollie M. 31 yo wife, b. Mar 1869 VA, m. 10y, 4 children with 4 living.

………4. Helms, William Emery

Parents: Fleming & Dartha M. (Barringer) Helms.

1891 Birth: 10-1891 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: Wm Emery 8 yo son, b. Oct 1891 VA.

………4. Helms, Fannie L.

Parents: Fleming & Dartha M. (Barringer) Helms.

1894 Birth: 3-1894 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: Fannie L. 6 yo daughter, b. Mar 1896 VA.

………4. Helms, Jacob W.

Parents: Fleming & Dartha M. (Barringer) Helms.

1897 Birth: 3-1897 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: Jacob W. 3 yo son, b. Mar 1897 VA.

………4. Helms, John E.

Parents: Fleming & Dartha M. (Barringer) Helms.

1899 Birth: 9-1899 VA.

1900 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H106: John E. 9/12 son, b. Sept 1899 VA.

……3. Helms, Ruth A.

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1870 Birth: abt 1870 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Ruth A. 10 yo daughter, b. VA.

1887 Marriage #1: Ruth A. Helms m. James M. Poff 12-22-1887 Patrick Co., VA. He single 22 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o John & M. Poff. She single 16 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o Adam & J. Helms.

……3. Helms, Adaline Sadie

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1872 Birth: abt 1872 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Adaline S. 8 yo daughter, b. VA.

1891 Marriage #1: Sadie Helms m. William B. McPeak 7-9-1891 Patrick Co., VA. He single 21 yo merchant, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Reuben & Susan McPeak. She single 18 yo, b. Patrick CO., VA, s/o Adam & Luvenia Helms.

……3. Helms, Fannie E.

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1876 Birth: abt 1876 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Fanie E. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1892 Marriage #1: Fannie E. Helms m. George C. Dehart 12-29-1892 Patrick Co., VA. He single 21 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o Elam H. & Nancy E. Dehart. She single 16 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o Adam & Lucenia J. Helms.

……3. Helms, Rosabelle Lee

Parents: Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms.

1878 Birth: abt 1878 VA.

1880 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H154: Rosabelle S. 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1899 Marriage #1: R. L. Helms m. T. G. Wood 6-4-1899 Patrick Co., VA. He single 21 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o D. Nolen & M. Wood. She single 21 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o Adam & Luvenia L. Helms.

Tazewell or Thomas Green Wood, s/o D. Nolen & M. Wood.

…2. Helms, Joseph

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms.

1837 Birth: 9-30-1837 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Joseph 12 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

i1856 Marriage #1: Joseph Helms m. Lisia Earles 11-12-1856 Floyd Co., VA by (not signed). He 19 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Mary Helms. She 14 yo single, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Susannah Earles.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H18: Joseph Helms, 22 yo w/m (no occ noted), b. VA, $0/50, cannot read or write, HOH.

1870 Residence: Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514:

…… Helms, Joseph 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1000/600, cannot read or write, HOH

………… Malissa A. 28 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house, cannot write. (nee Earles)

………… Susan A. 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Joseph B. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… James T. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

…… Helms, Mary 73 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation.

…… Fisher, Sarah 15 yo w/f, b. VA, at home, cannot read or write

…… Earls, Simon 24 yo w/m, b. VA, works on farm, cannot read or write.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: (I don’t know if these 2 family groups are in the same household but there is only 1 household # for both)

...... Pratt, Eva 72 yo married w/f keeping house, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

............ Didema 49 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Octavia 42 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ John 27 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Helms, Joseph 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Malissa A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

............ Benjamin 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, school.

............ James T. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, school.

............ Eliza J. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Sarah R. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Margaret L. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Lyda E. 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Helms, Mary 83 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. Penn.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Joseph Helms, 53 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Joseph Helms, 62 yo w/m farmer, b. Sept 1837 VA, m. 43y, cannot read/write, owns farm, HOH.

1909 Death: 1-15-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1909 Burial: Huff/Helms Cemetery, off SR 726, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA. no pic) (named Huff Cemetery in Find A Grave)

……+ Helms, Melicia Ann

Parents: Susannah Earles. (Milton Earls & Susan Sutphin per death record) [Earles_Rebecca]

1841 Birth: 5-24-1841 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H18: Ann 18 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Malinda A. 28 yo housewife, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Melissa A. 38 yo wife.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Malica A. 48 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Melissa A. 59 yo wife, b. May 1841 VA, m. 43y, 14 children with 10 living, cannot write.

1910 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 46, H191: Melissa A. Helms, 67 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, 14 children with 9 living, Joseph G. Conner HOH.

1924 Death: 2-24-1924.

1924 Burial: Huff – Helms Family Cemetery, in a pasture along Black Ridge SW (SR 726), Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Helms, Susan A.

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1858 Birth: abt 1858 VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H18: Susan 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Susan A. 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

……3. Helms, Lavina

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1860 Birth: 1860 TN.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Meadows of Dan PO, H18: Lavina 5/12 w/f, b. TN.

……3. Helms, Joseph Benjamin

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1864 Birth: abt 1864 VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Joseph B. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Benjamin 16 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

i1883 Marriage #1: Joseph Benjamin Helms m. Laura Ann Barringer 07-05-1883 at William Barringer's, Floyd Co., VA by J.B. Hylton. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Elizabeth Helms. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John A. & Trefana Barringer.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Joseph B. Helms, 36 yo w/m farmer, b. Apr 1864 VA, m. 16y, cannot write, owns farm, HOH.

1923 Divorce: granted to wife Laura A. Helms Oct Term 1923 Montgomery Co., VA.

………+ Helms, Laura Ann

Parents: John & Triphona (Sowers) Barringer. [Barringer]

1864 Birth: 4-1864 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Laura A. 36 yo wife, b. Apr 1864 VA, m. 16y, 8 children with 7 living.

………4. Helms, Dollie S.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1884 Birth: 4 23 1884 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone reading)

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

1886 Death: 7-19-1886 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone reading)

1884 Death: 7-30-1884 Floyd Co., VA. (src: transcribed death record)

1884 Burial: John A. Barringer Cemetery -  in a woods above Martin Ln NE (SR 657), Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

………4. Helms, Lillie E.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1886 Birth: 2-1886 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Lily E. 14 yo daughter, b. Feb 1886 VA, school.

1904 Marriage #1: Lillie E. Helms m. George Shelor abt 1904 VA.

George Edwin Shelor, b. 11-1880 Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., VA, d. 1961, s/o James Floyd & Lucinda Victoria (Blackard) Shelor. [Shelor_Randolph_Mary]

………4. Helms, John M.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1888 Birth: 5-1888 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: John M. 12 yo son, b. May 1888 VA, school.

1910 Mingo Co., WVA, Glen Alum District 152, H97: John Helms, 21 yo single boarder, b. VA, blacksmith for a coal mine, George E. Shelor HOH.

………4. Helms, Joseph A.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1890 Birth: 9-1890 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Joseph A. 9 yo son, b. Sept 1890 VA, school.

1910 Mingo Co., WVA, Glen Alum District 152, H97: Joe Helms, 19 yo single w/m boarder, b. VA, coal miner, George E. Shelor HOH.

………4. Helms, Lonny W.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1892 Birth: 9-1892 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Loney W. 7 yo son, b. Sept 1892 VA, school.

………4. Helms, Claude A.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1894 Birth: 11-1894 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Claude A. 5 yo son, b. Nov 1894 VA, school.

………4. Helms, Mary M.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1896 Birth: 10-1896 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Mary M. 3 yo daughter, b. Oct 1896 VA.

………4. Helms, Edgar V.

Parents, Joseph Benjamin & Laura Ann (Barringer) Helms.

1899 Birth: 4-1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District 12, H7: Edgar V. 1 yo son, b. Apr 1899 VA.

……3. Helms, James T.

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1866 Birth: 9-1-1866 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: James T. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: James T. 13 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

i1889 Marriage #1: James T. Helms m. Mary Ahava Burwell 02-03-1889 at Little Flock Church, Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Malissa A. Helms. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Nathaniel & Nancy Burwell.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: James T. Helms, 24 yo HOH.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H34: James Helms, 33 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1866 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, owns farm, HOH.

………+ Helms, Mary Ahava

Parents: Nathaniel & Nancy (unknown) Burwell. [no file]

1868 Birth: abt 1868. Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Mary H. 22 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H34: Ahava 35 yo wife, b. Sep 1864 VA, parents b. VA, m. 11y, 0 children.

……3. Helms, Eliza Jane

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms. I

1871 Birth: 1-10-1871 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Eliza J. 10 yo daughter, b. VA.

i1888 Marriage #1: Eliza Jane Helms m. Green Alderman 07-04-1888 at Joseph Helm's, Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 20 yo single w/m blacksmith, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Alterman. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Melissa Ann Helms.

Green Thomas Alderman, s/o Thomas T. & 2nd wife Elizabeth Ann (Keith) Helms. [Alderman_John_2wives]

1959 Death: 7-19-1959 Meadows of Dan, Blue Ridge District, Patrick Co., VA.

Eliza Jane Helms Alderman, 88yo widowed w/.f, b. July 19, 1859 Patrick Co., VA. Spouse: Green Thomas Alderman. Father: Joseph Helms. Mother: Malissa Ann Earls. Informant: Mrs. W. A. Cockram, of Meadows of Dan, VA.

1959 Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., VA.

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……3. Helms, Sarah Rosabelle

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1875 Birth: 5-17-1875 Patrick Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Sarah R. 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Sarah R. 15 yo.

i1893 Marriage #1: Sarah R. Helms m. George W. Helms 03-23-1893 at Joseph Helms', Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Patrick Co., VA, s/o Adam & Luvenia J. Helms. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Melissa A. Helms.

George Washington Helms, d/o Adam & Luvenia Joyce (Knowles) Helms. [this file]

1941 Death: 11-27-1941.

1941 Burial: Bill Barringer Cemetery, above SR 799, Willis, Burks Forks, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Helms, Margaret Lilly

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1877 Birth: 8-16-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Margaret L. 3 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Margaret 13 yo.

i1894 Marriage #1: Lillie M. Helms m. Martin A. Gardner 12-02-1894 at Joseph Helms', Floyd Co., VA by R.M. Mabry. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Alexander & Delphi Gardner. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Letha Ann Helms.

Martin Albert Gardner, s/o Alexander & 2nd wife Adelphia (Wade) Gardner. [Gardner_Alexander_2wives]

1940 Death: 4-29-1940 New Altamont Hosp., Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1940 Burial: Greasy Creek Church Cemetery, on SR 750 w. of US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Helms, Lydia Ellen

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1880 Birth: 1-1880 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H56: Lydia E. 5/12 daughter, b. January VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Lydia E. 11 yo.

i1899 Marriage #1: Lydia E. Helms m. Joseph G. Conner 03-25-1899 at Jos. Helms', Floyd Co., VA by Q.D. Weeks. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o I.A. & Mary J. Conner. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Lucy Ann Helms. (maybe should be Lissie)

Joseph Green Conner, s/o Isaac A. & Mary J. (Helms) Conner of Patrick Co., VA. [no file]

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Melissa A. Helms HOH.

______ Conner, Joseph G. 26 yo son-in-law, b. Nov 1873 VA, m. 1y, farm laborer.

_________ Lydia Conner, 20 yo married daughter, b. Jan 1880 VA, m. 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

_________ Lakie A. 3/12 granddaughter, b. Feb 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H191:

______ Conner, Joseph G. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 11y, owns farm, HOH.

_________ Lydia E. 30 yo wife, b. VA, M1 11y, 6 children with 6 living.

_________ Lake A. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

_________ J. Leonard 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

_________ J. Inez 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

_________ N. Gerliva 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

_________ Walter A. 2 yo son, b. VA.

_________ Nannie M. 6/12 daughter, b. VA.

______ Helms, Melissa A. 67 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, 14 children with 9 living.

……3. Helms, Emezetta C.

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

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

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Emezetta C. 8 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Emmazette 18 yo daughter, b. Jan 1882 VA, school.

i1903 Marriage #1: Emmazetta Helms m. Walter Hylton 02-11-1903 at Camp Creek, Floyd Co., VA by P.G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Danville, VA, s/o B.P. & Sarah E. Hylton. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Melissa Helms.

Walter Hylton s/o Ballard P. & Sarah E. (Dillon) Hylton. [Hylton_Bryant_Nancy]

……3. Helms, Jacob M.

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1884 Birth: 9-15-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Jacob M. 6 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Jacob M. 15 yo son, b. Aug 1884 VA, farm laborer.

1905 Marriage #1: Jacob M. Helms m. Ada L. Hylton 1905 Floyd Co., VA.

……...+ Helms, Ada Loula

Parents: Bethuel & Catherine (Bishop) Hylton. [Hylton_JohnB_2wives]

1881 Birth: “Lula” b. 11-28-1881 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

……3. Helms, Nannie Viola

Parents: Joseph & Melissa Ann (Earles) Helms.

1886 Birth: abt 1886.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Burks Fork District: Nannie V. 4 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA Court House District 14, H38: Nannie V. 13 yo daughter, b. Nov 1886 VA, school.

i1906 Marriage #1: Nannie V. Helms m. Walter F. Huff 4-22-1906 Floyd Co., VA by P. G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o P. F. & Ardella Huff. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Malicia Helms.

Walter Frank Huff, 1877-1978, s/o Fernando Peter & 1st wife Ardell Exoney (Woolwine) Huff. [Huff_George_Mary]

1955 Death: 5-31-1955.

1955 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, SR 8 - Ό s. Floyd Town,  Floyd Co., VA with Walter.

…… Helms, Mary

(See Above)

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Mary Helms, 73 yo retired w/f, b. VA, Joseph Helms HOH.

…… Fisher, Sarah

b. abt 1855 VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1263: Sarah Fisher, 6 yo w/f, b. VA, Thomas Helm HOH.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Sarah Fisher, 15 yo w/f, b. VA, Joseph Helms HOH.

…… Earles, Simon

b. abt 1846 VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith River District, H514: Simon Earles, 24 yo w/m, b. VA, farm work, Joseph Helms HOH.

…2. Helms, Mary Ann

Parents: Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms. I

1839 Birth: 4-17-1839 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H779: Mary A. 10 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

i1856 Marriage #1: Mary Helms m. Thomas Alterman 10-30-1856 Floyd Co., VA by (not signed). He 19 yo single farmer, b. Carroll Co., VA, s/o John & Hannah (Sutphin) Alderman. She 17 yo single, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Mary Helms.

Thomas T. Alderman, s/o John & 1st wife Hannah (Sutphin) Alderman. [Alderman_John_2wives]

1862 Death: 12-8-1862 Floyd Co., VA.

1862 Burial: Alderman Cemetery, atop hill on SR 727 near 604 intersection, Willis, Burks Fork District, Floyd Co., VA with Thomas & his 2nd wife.

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End Thomas & Mary (Weddle) Helms Family.