Last Updated: August 23, 2023

Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster Family

1. Lancaster, Thomas

Parents: John & Susan (Parrot) Lancaster. (src: CHECK) or John & Drusilla (Legrand) Lancaster. (src: FAG)

1793 Birth: 3-19-1793 VA.

i1816 Marriage #1: Thomas Lancaster m. Susan Chapman 7-27-1816 Bedford Co., VA.

U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943 (clipped)

Known children of Thomas Lancaster & Susan Chapman: as noted below + 1. Eliza, 1817-1887, m. Samuel Phlegar. 2. James, b. 1819, m. Mary Evans, to OH. 3. Nancy, b. 1820, m. David Shewey. 4. Lewis, b. 11-15-1822  d. 3-12-1897.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Thomas Lancaster, 56 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $700, HOH.

1854 Death: 1-11-1854 Floyd Co., VA. [Death not recorded in Floyd Co., VA Death Registers]

1854 Burial: Removed from old Floyd Cemetery to Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952.

(src: FAG; photo added by Historianne Jan 2013)

…+ Lancaster, Susan

Parents:

1794 Birth: 5-28-1795 VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Susan 56 yo w/f, b. VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H697: Susan 63 yo w/f farmer, b. VA, $1000/100, HOH.

1865 Death: 5-23-1865 Floyd Co., VA. [Death not recorded in Floyd Co., VA Death Registers]

1865 Burial: Removed from old Floyd Cemetery to Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952.

...2. Lancaster, Nathaniel

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster.

1825 Birth: 1-25-1825 VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Nathaniel 25 yo w/m student, b. VA.

i1852 Marriage #1: Nathaniel Lancaster m. Mary Hogan 01-01-1852 Floyd Co., VA by J. N. Davis of the Me. E. Church. She d/o Francis Hogan per permission note.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H672: Nathaniel Lancaster, 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/255, HOH.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Nathaniel Lancaster, 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $300/200, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Nathaniel Lancaster, 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Nathaniel Lancaster, 65 yo.

1894 Death: 9-25-1894 Floyd Co., VA. COD: apoplexy. Age: 69y. [1894 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

1894 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952.

……+ Lancaster, Mary

Parents: Francis & Leah (Phlegar) Hogan. [Hogan_Francis_Leah]

1835 Birth: 2-2-1835 Montgomery Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H672: Mary 26 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Mary 35 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Mary 45 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Mary 55 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H202: Mary Lancaster, 65 yo widowed w/f, b. Feb 1865 VA, 6 children with 5 living, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H18: Mary Lancaster, 75 yo widowed w/f farmer, b. VA, 6 children with 5 living, owns farm, HOH.

1921 Death: 12-24-1921.

1921 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

......3. Lancaster, Davis Groggin

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1855 Birth: 6-6-1855 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H672: Davis G. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Davis G. 15 yo w/m, b. VA, on farm.

I1877 Marriage #1: Davis G. Lancaster m. Lucy K. Hensley 09-05-1877 at the bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by J. Lee Taylor. He 22 yo single w/m minister of the gospel, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Nathaniel & Mary Lancaster. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Soloman C. & Catherine Hensley.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H203:

…… Lancaster, Davis 25 yo w/m minister, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Kate H. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Maynard H. 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Lancaster, Davis G. 35 yo.

………… Lucy K. 35 yo.

………… Manord H. 12 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H126:

…… Lancaster, Davis G. 44 yo w/m preacher, b. June 1855 VA, parents b. VA, rents farm, HOH.

………… El Kate, 44 yo wife, b. (smudged) 1855 VA, parents b. VA, m. 22y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Maynard H. 21 yo son, b. Sept 1878 VA, parents b. VA, colporteur.

…… Hensley, James O. 50 yo single brother-in-law, b. Oct 1849 VA, parents b. VA, carpenter.

…… Bonds, Etta M. 9 yo w/f ward, b. Aug 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Chesterfield Co., VA, Manchester District 07, H125:

…… Lancaster, Davis G. 54 yo Baptist preacher, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, rents house, HOH.

………… Lucy H. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, 1 child with 1 living.

…… Bond, Elsie N. 20 yo single adopted daughter b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Lancaster, Maynard 31 yo lumber inspector, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, rents, HOH.

………… Daisy W. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, 0 children with 0 living.

1920 Residence: Richmond City, VA, 2022 Boston Ave, Madison Ward, District 159, H145:

…… Lancaster, Davis 65 yo Baptist minister, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Kate 65 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Lancaster, Maynard 40 yo w/m lumber mill salesman, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Daisy 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Jr 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1927 Death: 3-9-1927 Chesterfield Co., VA. COD chronic myocarditis.

1927 Burial: Moury

....…..+ Lancaster, Lucy Katherine “Kate”

Parents: Soloman C. & Catherine (unknown) Hensley. [no file]

1855 Birth: 1855 Franklin Co., VA.

1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Davis Groggin Lancaster.

1910 Residence: Chesterfield Co., VA with husband Davis Groggin Lancaster.

1920 Residence: Richmond City, VA with husband Davis Groggin Lancaster.

.........4. Lancaster, Maynard Hensley Sr

Parents: Davis Groggin & Lucy Katherine “Kate” (Hensley) Lancaster.

1878 Birth: 9-1878 VA.

1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1906 Marriage #1: Maynard Hensley Lancaster m. Daisy Cotton abt 1904. (not recorded Floyd Co., VA)

1910 Residence: Chesterfield Co., VA, Manchester District 07, H125:

…… Lancaster, Davis G. 54 yo Baptist preacher, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, rents house, HOH.

………… Lucy H. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 32y, 1 child with 1 living.

…… Bond, Ettie N. 20 yo single adopted daughter b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Lancaster, Maynard 31 yo lumber inspector, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, rents, HOH.

………… Daisy W. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 6y, 0 children with 0 living.

1920 Residence: Richmond City, VA, 2022 Boston Ave, Madison Ward, District 159, H145:

…… Lancaster, Davis 65 yo Baptist minister, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Kate 65 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Lancaster, Maynard 40 yo w/m lumber mill salesman, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Daisy 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Maynard Jr 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Leah S.

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1857 Birth: 1857 VA.

Note: Never married.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H672: Leah S. 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Leah S. 13 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Leah S. 23 yo single daughter b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Leah S. 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H202: Leah S. 43 yo daughter b. Feb 1857 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H18: Leah 52 yo single daughter b. VA.

1923 Death: 1923.

1923 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

......3. Lancaster, Hester Ann

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1859 Birth: 6-10-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Never married.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H672: Hester A. 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Hester Ann 11 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Hester A. 21 yo single daughter b. VA.

1884 Floyd Reporter Friday 11, 1884: Burk’s Fork Items: “Miss Hester Lancaster’s school opened with 19 pupils. Some of the patrons say they are well pleased with her appearance and expect good results from her efforts.”

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Hester A. 30 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H202: Hester A. 40 yo daughter b. June 1859 VA, school teacher.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H18: Hester 50 yo single daughter b. VA, public school teacher.

1920:

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, central Court House District 5, H153:

…… Phlegar, Ruth 62 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

…… Lankister, Hester 70 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1938 Death: 8-22-1938.

1938 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

......3. Lancaster, Abbie E.

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1862 Birth: abt 1862 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Abigail 8 yo w/f, b. VA.

I1883 Marriage #1: Abbie E. Lancaster m. Edward A. Williams 07-17-1883 at N. Lancaster's, Floyd Co., VA by B.M. Fielden. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Botetourt Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Charles A. & Minerva J. Williams. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Nathaniel & Mary Lancaster.

Edward A. Williams, s/o Charles A. & Minerva J. (unknown) Williams. [no file]

......3. Lancaster, Ruth Naoma

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1865 Birth: 3-20-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Ruth Naomi 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Ruth N. 15 yo daughter b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Ruth N. 25 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H202: Ruth N. 35 yo daughter b. Mar 1865 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H18: Ruth 44 yo single daughter b. VA.

I1914 Marriage #1: Ruth Lancaster m. J. P. Phlegar 4-21-1914 at the bride’s home Floyd Co., VA by I.N. Munsey, Minister of the M. E Church South. He 60 yo widowed w/m harness maker, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Calvin & Ann Phlegar. She 48 yo single w/f, b. & living in “same”, d/o Nathaniel & Mary Lancaster.

James Peyton Phlegar, s/o Calvin & Mary Ann (Epperly) Phlegar. [phlegar] James was 1^st m. to Peredine Payne, nee Lawrence, d/o John Peden & 1st wife Chloe (Wilson) Lawrence. [lawrence2]

1948 Death: 11-19-1948.

1948 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

......3. Lancaster, Clinton F.

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1867 Birth: 8-23-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Never married.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H261: Clifton F. 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H202: Clinton F. 12 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: Clinton F. 22 yo.

1891 Death: 9-27-1891 Floyd Co., VA. [1891 Floyd Co., VA Death Register]

C. F. Lawrence, w/m, d. Sep 27, 1891 Floyd Co., VA. COD: Diphtheria. Age: 24. Parents. Nathaniel & Mary Lancaster. Born: Floyd Co., VA. Occupation: Farming. Status: single. Informant: Nathan Lancaster, Head of Family. (Surname does read Lawrence)

1891 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

......3. Lancaster, Vauban Clare

Parents: Nathaniel & Mary (Hogan) Lancaster.

1883 Birth: 12-28-1883 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H202: Vanban C. 16 yo son, b. Dec 1883 VA, farm laboer, school.

Marriage #1: Vauban m. Lula Wade

Lula Wade, b. 12-20-1891, d. 6-25-1964.

1964 Death: 6-9-1964.

1964 Burial: Vauban Clare Lancaster & Lula Wade Lancaster are buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952. (pg39)

...2. Lancaster, John

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1827 Birth: abt 1827 VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: John 23 yo w/m student, b. VA.

Marriage #1: John m. Annie Taylor.

Annie Taylor, d/o Rev Daniel Taylor. To NC. 5 ch.

...2. Lancaster, Robert

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster.

1828 Birth: 3-9-1828 Bedford Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Robt 21 yo w/m laborer, b. VA.

i1858 Marriage #1: Robert Lancaster m. Octavia Underwood 12-16-1858 Floyd Co., VA by D. G. Taylor. He 28 yo single farmer, b. Bedford Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Susan Lancaster. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joshua & Delila Underwood.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H554: Robert Lancaster, 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/467, HOH.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Robert Lancaster, 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $700/210, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Robert Lancaster, 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Robert Lancaster, 62 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Robert Lancaster, 72 yo w/m (no occ. noted), b. Mar 1828 VA, m. 40y, mortgaged home, HOH.

1906 Death: 12-20 or 29-1906.

1906 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg110)

......+ Lancaster, Octavia

Parents: Joshua & Delila (West) Underwood. [underwood]

1835 Birth: 1-1835 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H554: Octavia 24 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Octavia 35 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Octavia 45 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Octavia 55 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Octavia 65 yo wife, b. Jan 1835 VA, m. 40y, 5 children with 3 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Octavia Lancaster, 75 yo widowed mother, b. VA, 5 children with 3 living, Robert T. Lancaster HOH.

Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg110)

......3. Lancaster, Sirena Elma J.

Parents: Robert & Octavia (Underwood) Lancaster.

1865 Birth: abt 1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Sirena Elma J. 5 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Serena E. 15 yo daughter b. VA.

I1888 Marriage #1: Serena E. S. Lancaster m. W. Judson Phlegar 11-29-1888 at Robert Lancaster's, Floyd Co., VA by A. Hogan. He 29 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Eliza Phlegar. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert & Octavia Lancaster.

Whitfield Judson Phlegar, s/o Samuel & Eliza (Lancaster) Phlegar. 2 children. [phlegar].

......3. Lancaster, Eliza Attaway N.

Parents: Robert & Octavia (Underwood) Lancaster.

1867 Birth: 8-23-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Eliza Attaway N. 2 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Liza A. N. 12 yo daughter b. VA.

i1886 Marriage #1: Eliza A. N. Lancaster m. James W. Thurman 10-20-1886 at the bride's parent's, Floyd Co., VA by W.R. Coppedge. He 30 yo single w/m physician, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o David L. & Ann A. Thurman. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert & Octavia Lancaster.

James Wilton Thurman, MD, s/o David Saunders & Ann Adelia (Livesay) Thurman. 1 daughter. [Thurman_David_Ann]

1889 Death: 2-16-1889.

1889 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg110)

.........4. Thurman, Lena A.

Parents: James W. & Eliza Attaway N. (Lancaster) Thurman.

1890 Birth: 2-1890 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lena A. 1 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Lena Thurman, 10 yo granddaughter b. Feb 1890 VA, school, Robert Lancaster HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Lena A. Thurman, 21 yo niece, b. VA, Robert T. Lancaster HOH.

......3. Lancaster, Carolina E. D.

Parents: Robert & Octavia (Underwood) Lancaster.

1867 Birth: 2-11-1870 Little River Twp Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Caroline Eveline D. 3/12 w/f, b. Feb VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Caroline E. 10 yo daughter b. VA.

1890 Death: 3-20-1890 Floyd Co., VA. COD: fever. Age: 24y.

1890 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg110)

......3. Lancaster, Robert Tazwell Chapman

FTM Barnard & Shelor

Suggested Records

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentRobert Tazwell Lancaster

· 1910 United States Federal CensusRobert T Lancaster

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911Robert Tazewell Lancaster

· 1920 United States Federal CensusR T Lancaster

· 1900 United States Federal CensusRobert T Lancaster

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Robert T Lancaster

· Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940Robert G. Lancaster

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Robt T Lancaster

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Robert Tazewell Lancaster

Parents: Robert & Octavia (Underwood) Lancaster.

1867 Birth: 7-5-1872 Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Robert T. 7 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Robert T. 18 yo.

I1897 Marriage #1: Robert T. Lancaster m. Rachel E. Barnard 05-19-1897 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., VA by P.G. Lester, M.G.. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Robert & Octavia Lancaster. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John C. & Mary Barnard.

They had 10 children

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Robert T. Lancaster, 27 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1872 VA, m. 3y, rents farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Robert T. Lancaster, 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 12y, owns farm, HOH.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 99, H62:

...... Lancaster, R. T. 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH,

............ Rachel E. 41 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Attaway E. 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Grace O. 18 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

............ Albert B. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Maude E. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Robert S. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Mary L. 7y 2/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Annie C. 4y 6/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Virginia R. 1y 6/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1925 Death: 11-29-1925.

1925 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Lancaster, Rachel Elena

Parents: John Conner & Mary Elizabeth (Turner) Barnard. [no file]

1878 Birth: 11-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Rachel E. 21 yo wife, b. Nov 1878 VA, m. 3y, 2 children with 1 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Rachel E. 30 yo wife, b. VA, M1 12y, 6 children with 6 living.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Robert Tazwell Chapman Lancaster.

1963 Death: 5-6-1963.

[DeatCert]

1963 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Lancaster, Infant Daughter

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1898 Birth & Death: Infant Daughter of R. T. & R. E. Lancaster 1-27-1898.

1898 Burial: Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg110)

.........4. Lancaster, Attaway Elizabeth

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1899 Birth: 9-1-1899 Floyd Co., VA..

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H129: Adanan E. 8/12 daughter b. Sept 1899 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Attaway E. 10 yo daughter b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1997 Death: 6-30-1997 of Knoxville, TN.

LANCASTER, Attaway Elizabeth, 97, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Floyd, died Monday, June 30, 1997. Born September 1, 1899, she was the oldest of ten children of Rachel Barnard Lancaster and Robert Tazewell Lancaster. Attaway taught in Virginia schools for some years, leaving that profession in her thirties to study nursing at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. She did private duty nursing for many years in Knoxville, where she was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Maude Miller, Kilmarnock, Dr. Robert S. Lancaster, Sewanee, Tenn., Mary Harwood, Richmond, Anne Lancaster, Washington, D.C., Virginia Shields, Athens, Ga., Helen Manard, Floyd, John Lancaster, Lagrange, Ga. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Lancaster Oliveria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and a brother, Albert Barnard Lancaster of Roanoke. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with the Rev. Fleet Powell officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at Harvestwood Cemetery.
Roanoke Times, VA, July 2, 1997

1997 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Apr 2014)

.........4. Lancaster, Grace Octavia

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1901 Birth: 10-9-1901 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Grace O. 8 yo daughter b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: New York City, NY, Waverly Place, H26:

Lancaster, Grace 38 yo single w/f WPA nursery schoolteacher, b. VA, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH - alone.

1948 Marriage #1: Grace O. Lancaster m. Jose Aute Da C Oliveira 4-19-1948 Manhattan, New York City, NY.

1948 Immigration to Republic of Brazil:

.........4. Lancaster, Albert Barnard

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1903 Birth: 12-25-1903 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Albert B. 6 yo son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Annie Luck.

1985 Death: 12-1-1985 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 2821 Wycliffe Ave S.W., Roanoke City, VA.

1985 Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke City, VA.

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

.........4. Lancaster, Maude Elma

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1907 Birth: 12-24-1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Maude E. 3 yo daughter b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1933 Marriage #1: Maude Elma m. Louis H. McClung 1933 Floyd Co., VA.

Louis H. McClung, s/o J. Louis & Fannie (Harvey) McClung. [no file]

Marriage #2?: a Yeatts.

1965 Marriage #3: Robert Henry Miller 1965 Ventura, CA.

Robert Henry Miller, b. Kansas, s/o Charles & Flora B. (Fry) Miller. Osteopathic physician.

2001 Death: 7-27-2001 Kilmarnock, VA

2001 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. May 2021)

.........4. Lancaster, Robert Samuel

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1909 Birth: 7-9-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Robert S. 6/12 son, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

2007 Death: 2-21-2007.
Lawyer, teacher. Earned master’s degree in English from University of the South. Taught at Sewanee Military Academy. Practiced law in Pulaski, Virginia, having passed the bar the first time, after self-study. Naval Lieutenant during WW II. Earned a PhD from University of Michigan in Political Science. Taught political science at the University of the South for thirty years. Also served at times as Dean of men and Dean of faculty. Held Fulbright appointments in Baghdad and Seoul.
He was the son of Tazewell and Rachel Barnard Lancaster. He was twice married. He had two daughters with his first wife, Ernestine. After her death, he married Elizabeth Craig.

2007 Burial: University of the South Cemetery, Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by L Ferree May 2012)

.........4. Lancaster, Mary Lilly

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1912 Birth: 11-21-1912 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Maury Albon Hubbard

Maury Albon Hubbard, 1906-1963, s/o Albon Waller & Elizabeth (Ferguson) Hubbard. Maury b. Bedford Co., VA. Buried Forest Lawn, Richmond, VA.

Marriage #2: John Ellis Harwood 1965 Richmond, VA.

2013 Death: 5-14-2013.

Mrs. Mary Lancaster Hubbard Harwood, age 100, of Richmond, formerly of Floyd, was a retired registered nurse for Collegiate School, and the widow of Maury Albon Hubbard Sr. and John Ellis Harwood.

2013 Burial: Forest Lawn, Richmond, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by An Ashland Genealogist)

.........4. Lancaster, Annie Caroline

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1915 Birth: 7-11-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

2002 Death: 11-3-2002 Richmond City, VA.

2002 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Apr 2014)

.........4. Lancaster, Virginia Ruth

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1918 Birth: 7-7-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: a Shields.

.........4. Lancaster, Helen Louise

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1920 Birth: 11-2-1920 Floyd Co., VA.

Marriage #1: Helen m. Nathan Sidney Theodore “Ted” Manard

Nathan Sidney Theodore “Ted” Manard, b. British Columbia, d. Keizer, Oregon, s/o Sidney Theodore & Clara R. (Ostfeld) Manard. He was a Marine electrician. [no file]

2010 Death: 9-14-2010.

2010 Burial: Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Apr 2014)

.........4. Lancaster, John Kyle

Parents: Robert Tazwell Chapman & Rachel Elena (Barnard) Lancaster.

1923 Birth: 3-21-1923 Floyd Co., VA.

1953 Marriage #1: John K. Lancaster m. Dorothy Ann Seigler 1-31-1953 New Hanover Co., NC.

......... Collins, Ballard

b. abt 1885 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H174: Ballard Collins, 25 yo single w/m servant, b. VA, home farm laborer, Robert T. Lancaster HOH..

......3. Lancaster, Albert W. “Chapman”

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentDr Albert Chapman Lancaster

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Dr Albert Chapman Lancaster

· Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929Albert Chapman Lancaster

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918Dr. Albert Chapman Lancaster

· Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1873-79W A Lancaster

· 1910 United States Federal CensusAlbert C Lancaster

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentAlbert Chapman Lancaster

Parents: Robert & Octavia (Underwood) Lancaster.

1875 Birth: 9-19-1875 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Physician. Never married.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H291: Albert W. 4 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Albert W. 15 yo.

1923 Death: 12-29-1923.

[DeathCert]

1923 Burial: Albert “Chapman” Lancaster, b. 9-19-1875, d. 12-29-1923, is buried in the Harvestwood Cemetery, intersection SR 681 & 682, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Tracy C. Apr 2014)

...... Gillespie, Sarah

b. abt 1846 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Sarah Gillespie, 24 yo w/f domestic servant, b. VA, Robert Lancaster HOH.

...... Leftwich, Granville

b. abt 1824 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H60: Granville Leftwich, 47 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, Robert Lancaster HOH.

...2. Lancaster, Susan Jane

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster.

1830 Birth: 2-15-1931 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Susan 19 yo w/f, b. VA.

i1859 Marriage #1: Susan J. Lancaster m. Ira Weddle 01-09-1859 Floyd Co., VA by D.G. Taylor. He 29 yo widowed farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o David & Katherine (Stigleman) Weddle. She single 23 yo, b. Bedford Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Susan Lancaster.

Ira Weddle, 1829-1894, s/o David Sr & 2nd wife Catherine (Stigleman) Weddle. [Weddle_Ira_2wives]

...2. Lancaster, Thomas Jefferson

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1832 Birth: 1832 Bedford Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Thos Jefferson 17 yo w/m laborer, b. VA.

1854 Marriage #1: Thomas J. Lancaster m. Sarah M. Brammer 12-21-1854 Patrick Co., VA. He 22 yo b. Bedford Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Susan Lancaster. She 21 yo b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o John & Nancy Brammer. To OH. 2 ch.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Elamsville PO: Thomas J. Lancaster, 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $50, HOH.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith’s River Twp: Thomas J. Lancaster, 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $502, HOH.

......+ Lancaster, Sarah Mahala

Parents: John & Nancy Brammer of Patrick Co., VA. [no file]

1824 Birth: abt 1824 Patrick Co., VA, d/o

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Elamsville PO: Sarah M. 36 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith’s River Twp: Mahala 47 yo housewife, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Adolphis Gustavus

b. abt 1858 Patrick Co., VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Elamsville PO: Adolphis G. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith’s River Twp: Gustivious A. 11 yo w/m, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Emmer S.

b. 1860 Patrick Co., VA.

1860 Patrick Co., VA, Elamsville PO: Emmer S. 2/12 w/m, b. VA.

1870 Patrick Co., VA, Smith’s River Twp: Emmer L. 10 yo w/m, b. VA.

...2. Lancaster, George Whitfield

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1836 Birth: 1836 VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: George W. 14 yo w/m, b. VA. 

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H697: Whitfield 23 yo w/m, b. VA.

I1863 Marriage #1: George W. Lancaster m. Docia E. Atkins, nee Wilson, 05-03-1863 at Emanuel Wilson's, Floyd Co., VA by William Hankins. He 27 yo single farmer, b. Bedford Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Susan Lancaster. She widowed 19 yo, b. Rockingham Co., NC & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Emanuel & Docia Wilson.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H199: George W. Lancaster, 32 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, $0/0, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: George W. Lancaster, 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

......+ Lancaster, Docia E.

Parents: Emanuel & Docia (unknown) Wilson. [no file]

1845 Birth: abt 1845 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H199: Docia E. 27 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Docia 35 yo wife, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Lowell Everette I

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson) Lancaster.

1863 Birth: 1863 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Baptist Minister.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H199: Lowell L. 7 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Lowell E. 16 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

I1883 Marriage #1: Lowell E. Lancaster m. Cora L. Agee 10-14-1883 at bride's residence, Floyd Co., VA by A. Bryant. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George W. & Docia E. Lancaster. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joshua & Mary J. Agee.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lowell E. Lancaster, 26 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Lowell E. Lancaster, 36 yo w/m cabinet maker, b. Apr 1864 VA, m. 16y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Everett L. Lancaster, 46 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 26y, owns farm, HOH.

....…..+ Lancaster, Cora Lee I

Parents: Joshua & 2^nd wife Mary Jane (Via) Agee. [agee]

1867 Birth: May 1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Cora L. 23 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Cora L. 33 yo wife, b. May 1867 VA, m. 16y, 7 children with 7 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Cora L. 42 yo wife, b. VA, M1 26y, 10 children with 9 living.

.........4. Lancaster, Malinda A.

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentJosiah Ananias Thomas

· 1930 United States Federal CensusJosiah A Thomas

· 1920 United States Federal CensusJosiah A Thomas

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Janis Annias Thomas

· 1940 United States Federal CensusAranis Thomas

· 1910 United States Federal CensusAnanias J Thomas

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Josiah A Thomas

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014J A Thomas

· Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940J. A. Thomas

· 1900 United States Federal CensusThomas J A Thomas

· U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942Joe Ananias Thomas

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918Josiah Annias Thomas

· U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014Josiah Thomas

· Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940J. A.

· 1920 United States Federal CensusMalinda A Thomas

· 1930 United States Federal CensusMalinda A Thomas

· 1910 United States Federal CensusMalinda Thomas

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014J Ananias Thomas

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1885 Birth: 2-22-1885 Floyd Co., VA, d. 10-3-1967.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Melinda A. 5 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H212: Marinda Lancaster, 15 yo granddaughter b. Feb 1885 VA, school, Mary J. Agee HOH.

I1906 Marriage #1: Malinda Lancaster m. J. A. Thomas 12-12-1906 Floyd Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o J. J. & Amanda E. Thomas. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o L. E. & Cora L. Lancaster.

Josiah Ananias Thomas, b. 12-6-1886 Patrick Co., VA, d. 5-17-1973 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John Jefferson & Amanda (Howell) Thomas.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H223:

…… Thomas, Ananias J. 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Malinda 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Raymond 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Agee, Mary J. 60 yo widowed grandmother, b. VA, parents b. VA, 2 children with 2 living.

1967 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA 8-25-1952 with Ananias.(pg62)

.........4. Lancaster, Lillie M.

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1888 Birth: 1-1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lillie M. 2 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Lillie M. 12 yo daughter b. Jan 1888 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Lillie M. 22 yo single daughter b. VA.

.........4. Lancaster, Benjamin Harrison

Suggested Records

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentBenjamin Harrison Lancaster

· 1930 United States Federal CensusBen H Lancaster

· 1920 United States Federal CensusBen H Lancaster

· 1940 United States Federal CensusBen H Lancaster

· U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947Ben H Lancaster

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918Benjamin H Lancaster

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1890 Birth: 1-24-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Benj. H. 8/12.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Benjamin 10 yo son, b. Jan 1890 VA, farm laborer, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Benjamin H. 20 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

i1911 Marriage #1: Ben H. Lancaster m. Mollie A. Bryant 2-15-1911 Floyd Co., VA by L. A. Thomas, Minister of the Missionary Baptist Church. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o L. E. & Ona L. Lancaster. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Emma Bryant.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 99, H60:

…… Lancaster, Ben H. 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Mollie 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William E. 8y son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lawrence 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Mildred 3y 2/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… John Pershing 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1926 Marriage #2: Ben m. Rosetta Florence Smith abt 1926. (not FCVA)

Rosetta Florence Smith, 1896-1936, d/o Abednego & Iturea Cora Alice (Weeks) Smith. [Smith_Isaac_Naomi]

Rosetta Florence Lancaster, 40 yo married w/f, b. Dec 2, 1896 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Ben H. Lancaster. Father: Abednego Smith, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Alice Weeks, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Ben H. Lancaster. COD: toxemia of pregnancy. Burial: Howard Cemetery, Dec 18, 1926. Undertaker: Mayberry Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, middle section Little River District 10, H144:

…… Lancaster, Ben H. 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1^st married, rents, HOH.

………… Rosetta F. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 29 yo when 1^st married.

………… William E. 18 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Lawrence T. 16 yo son, b. VA. parents b. VA, school.

………… Mildred J. 13 yo daughter, b. VA. parents b. VA, school.

………… John P. 11 yo son, b. VA. parents b. VA, school.

………… Dorothy C. 7 yo daughter, b. VA. parents b. VA, school.

………… Elizabeth O. 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1936 Death of Rosetta Florence Smith Lancaster: 12-17-1936 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Rosetta Florence Lancaster, 40 yo married w/f, b. Dec 2, 1896 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Ben H. Lancaster. Father: Abednego Smith, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Alice Weeks, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Ben H. Lancaster. COD: toxemia of pregnancy. Burial: Howard Cemetery, Dec 18, 1926. Undertaker: Mayberry Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1936 Burial of Rosetta Florence Smith Lancaster: Helms Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

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

1939 Marriage #3: Ben Harrison Lancaster m. Ida Boaz Lewis 12-31-1938 Martinsville, VA. He 48 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lowell Everett Lancaster & Cora Lee Agee. He has had 2 previous marriages. She 44 yo single w/f, b. Rockingham Co., NC, residence Stoneville, NC, d/o Robert Richard Lewis & Nannie Thomas.

Ida Boaz Lewis, d/o Robert Richard & Nannie (Thomas) Lewis. [no file]

1940 Residence: Rockingham Co., NC, Mayo District 79-20, H99:

…… Lewis, G. C. 52 yo single w/m farmer, b. NC, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Lancaster, Ben H. 50 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. NC, completed H4, resided in same house 1935.

………… Ida 49 yo wife, b. NC, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Dorothy 17 yo daughter, b. NC, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Ben Jr 8 yo son, b. NC, completed G1, resided in same house 1935, school.

1984 Death of Benjamin Harrison Lancaster Sr: 5-24-1984 Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC but last residence Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC.

Benjamin Harrison Lancaster Sr, 94 yo widowed w/m, b. Jan 24, 1890 VA. Burial in state.

1984 Burial of Benjamin Harrison Lancaster Sr: Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC.

............+ Lancaster, Mary Anna “Mollie”

Parents: William Joseph & 1st wife Emma (Thomas) Bryant. [bryant_pcva]

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

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Benjamin Harrison Lancaster.

1923 Death: 4-13-1923 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Mollie Lancaster, 33y 6m 3d, married w/f, b. Oct 10, 1889 VA. Spouse: B. H. Lancaster. Father: Wm J. Bryant, b. VA. Mother: Emma Thomas, b. VA. Informant: B. H. Lancaster of Pizarro, VA. COD: pneumonia; influenza. Burial: Williams burial ground, Apr 14, 1923. Undertaker: J. W. Brammer, Floyd, VA.

1923 Burial: Williams Cemetery, rt on SR 360 of Parkway, on lt side of intersection SR 860 & 680, Floyd Co., VA. (pg135)

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

............5. Lancaster, William Everett

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Benjaman H Lancaster

· Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911Benjamin H Lancaster

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 1^st wife Mary Anna “Mollie” (Bryant) Lancaster.

1912 Birth: abt 1912 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

I1935 Marriage #1: William E. Lancaster m. Stella I. Stone 1935 Floyd Co., VA.

Stella I. Stone, d/o Adolphus & Lila M. (Allen) Stone. [no file]

............5. Lancaster, Lawrence Thurman

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Benjiman H Lancaster

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 1^st wife Mary Anna “Mollie” (Bryant) Lancaster.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

............5. Lancaster, Mildred Julia

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Ben H Lancaster

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 1^st wife Mary Anna “Mollie” (Bryant) Lancaster.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

............5. Lancaster, John Pershing

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Benjiman H Lancaster Sr

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 1^st wife Mary Anna “Mollie” (Bryant) Lancaster.

1919 Birth: abt 1919 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

............5. Lancaster, Dorothy Cora

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Benjamin H Lancaster

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 1^st wife Mary Anna “Mollie” (Bryant) Lancaster.

1923 Birth: abt 1923 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

1940 Residence: Rockingham Co., NC with father & 2^nd step mother.

............5. Lancaster, Elizabeth Oneida

·Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Ben H Lancaster

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 2^nd wife Rosetta Florence (Smith) Lancaster.

1929 Birth: 7-23-1928 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940:

1950 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Lancaster m. Herman L. Phillips 8-19-1950 Radford City, VA. He 34 yo single w/m St. Albans attendant, b. Pulaski Co., VA, residence Radford, VA, s/o Daniel B. Phillips & Nola Hedge. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Radford, VA, d/o Ben J. Lancaster & Rosetta Smith.

Herman Lilburn Phillips, s/o Daniel B. & Nola (Hedge) Phillips. [no file]

2013 Death: 5-15-2013 Radford, VA.

2013 Burial: Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by SWVA Genealogy Searcher)

............5. Lancaster, Benjamin Harrison

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 2^nd wife Rosetta Florence (Smith) Lancaster.

1932 Birth: 3-30-1932 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Rockingham Co., NC with father & step mother.

............5. Lancaster, Alice Mirian

Parents: Benjamin Harrison & 2^nd wife Rosetta Florence (Smith) Lancaster.

1935 Birth: 11-8-1935 Floyd Co., VA.

1936 Death: 1-21-1936 Floyd Co., VA.

1936 Burial: Helms Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Lancaster, Dayton Lafayette

Suggested Records

· U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-CurrentDayton Lafayette Lancaster

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· 1930 United States Federal CensusDayton L Lancaster

· 1900 United States Federal CensusDayton L Lancaster

· 1940 United States Federal CensusDayton J Lancaster

· Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940D. L. Lancaster

· Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014Dayton L Lancaster

· U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007Dayton L Lancaster

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918Dayton L Lancaster

· 1910 United States Federal CensusDayton L Lancaster

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· 1900 United States Federal CensusLowell E Lancaster

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· 1920 United States Federal CensusRoena A Lancaster

· 1930 United States Federal CensusWard B Lancaster

· Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014Dayton Lafayette Lancaster

· U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995Dayton L Lancaster

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1892 Birth: 11-17-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Dayton L. 7 yo son, b. Nov 1892 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Dayton L. 17 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

i1915 Marriage #1: Dayton L. Lancaster m. Rowena Smith 9-19-1915 Floyd Co., VA by Elijah Nester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o L. E. & Cora L. Lancaster. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Abednego & Allice Smith.

1948 Death: 7-4-1948 General Hospital, Martinsville City, VA but of 801 Carter St, Martinsville City, VA.

Dayton Lafayette Lancaster, 55y 7m 17d, married w/m, b. Nov 17, 1892 Floyd Co., VA. American Furniture Co. worker. Spouse: Rowena Smith. Father: Everette Lancaster, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Cora L. Agee, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Mrs. D. L. Lancaster of Martinsville, VA. COD: uremia; hypertensive cardio-renal disease. Burial: Roselawn, July 6, 1948.

1948 Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Bill Carter)

............+ Lancaster, Rowena Ada

done

Parents: Abednego & Iturea Cora Alice (Weeks) Smith. [Smith_Isaac_Naomi]

1891 Birth: 5-26-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1986 Death: 12-14-1986 Martinsville City, VA.

Rowena Ada Smith Lancaster, 95 yo widowed w/f, b. May 26, 1891 VA. Spouse: Dayton L. Lancaster. Father: Abednego Smith. Mother: Iturea Cora Alice Weeks. Informant: Ward Lancaster, son. COD: cardiopulmonary arrest; pneumonia. Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. No burial date.

1986 Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Bill Carter)

.........4. Lancaster, Flora A.

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1895 Birth: 4-1895 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Flora A. 5 yo daughter b. Apr 1895 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Flora A. 15 yo daughter b. VA, school.

.........4. Lancaster, Bremen Judson

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1897 Birth: 9-1897 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Bremen 2 yo son, b. Sept 1897 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Judson 12 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Lancaster, Horace M.

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

190o Birth: 1-1900 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 18, H211: Horace M. 4/12 son, b. Jan 1900 VA.

.........4. Lancaster, Alden L.

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Alden L. 8 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Lancaster, Cassie A.

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Cassie A. 4 yo daughter b. VA.

.........4. Lancaster, Ivan Carl I

Parents: Lowell Everette & Cora Lee (Agee) Lancaster.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 49, H222: Irvin K. 1 yo son, b. VA.

i1937 Marriage #1: Ivan C. Lancaster m. Rhoda Wilmoth Dickerson 3-20-1937 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. H2 27 yo single w/m working in a furniture factory, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, s/o Everett Lancaster & Cora Agee. Se 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Moses Dickerson & Lucy Burke.

............+ Lancaster, Rhoda Wilmoth

Parents: Moses & 2^nd wife Lucy E. (Burk) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Moses_2wives]

1914 Birth: 7-5-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

2008 Death: 2-10-2008 Martinsville City, Henry Co., VA.

2008 Obit: Martinsville Bulletin 2-12-2008

Feb 12, 2008

Rhoda Wilmoth Dickerson Lancaster, 94, of 307 Forest St. in Martinsville, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at her home.

She was born in Floyd County on July 5, 1913, to Moses and Lucy Elizabeth Burke Dickerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivron Carl Lancaster; and three brothers, Elonzo Dickerson, Carless Dickerson and Elba Dickerson.

She retired from Sale Knitting Company and also worked for several years at Harold’s Grocery on Starling Avenue in Martinsville.

She was a longtime member of Starling Avenue Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school, was Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) president, and was a member of the Adult Fellowship and senior choir.

Surviving is a daughter, Wilma Jean Lancaster of the home.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112.

2008 Burial: Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville City, Henry Co., VA.

......3. Lancaster, Lilly E.

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1865 Birth: 1865 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H199: Lilla L. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Lilly E. 14 yo daughter b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Dayton R.

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1869 Birth: 10-11-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H199: Dayton R. 7/12 w/m, b. Oct VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Dayton R. 11 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

......3. Lancaster, Ernest G.

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1871 Birth: 6-1-1871 Jacksonville Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Ernest G. 8 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Adlai Barnard

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1875 Birth: 1875 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Adalai B. 5 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Lowery Lynwood

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1877 Birth: 1877 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Lowery L. 3 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Lancaster, Peter M.

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

1880 Birth: 5-1880.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H204: Peter M. 1/12 son, b. May VA.

......3. Lancaster, Ulysses

Parents: George Whitfield & Docia E. (Wilson Atkins) Lancaster.

(no other information)

...2. Lancaster, Florentine

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1837 Birth: 1837 VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Florentine 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H697: Florentine 21 yo w/f, b. VA.

I1864 Marriage #1: Florentine Lancaster m. Lafayette Ferguson 11-15-1864 at Susan Lancaster's, Floyd Co., VA by R. D. Hayinoss. He 37 yo widowed boot & shoemaker, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas B. & Sarah Ferguson. She single 27 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Susan Lancaster.

Lafayette Ferguson s/o Thomas B. & Sarah (Hambrick) Ferguson of Franklin Co., VA. [ferguson]

3 children.

...2. Lancaster, Sarah Frances I

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1840 Birth: June1840 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Sarah 11 yo w/f, b. VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H697: Sarah 20 yo w/f, b. VA.

1866 Marriage #1: Sarah Frances Lancaster m. Asa Keith 1866 Roanoke, VA. 5 ch.

Asa Keith, 1840-1925, s/o John & Mary (Rogers) Keith. [keith1] I

1900-1910 Death

...2. Lancaster, Elizabeth

Parents: Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster. I

1844 Birth: abt 1844 Floyd Co., VA

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H565: Elizabeth 6 yo w/f, b. VA.

1853 Death: 12-26-1853 Floyd Co., VA. COD: scarlet fever. Age: 10y.

1853 Burial:

End Thomas & Susan (Chapman) Lancaster Family.