Last Updated: March 20, 2022

William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers Family

Surname spelling variations: Sauer

 

1. Sowers, Nancy E. I

Parents: John & Nancy (Peden) Lawrence.

1809 Birth: 8-30-1809 Montgomery Co., VA.

1831 Marriage #1: Nancy Lawrence m. William E. Sower 1831 Montgomery Co., VA.

Wilhelm E. “William” Sowers, b. 7-25-1799 (Early Zion Church records) d. 8-22-1849, 49y, s/o George & Elizabeth (Spangler) Sowers.

1840 Floyd Co., VA, Pg167: William Sowers, 1 male 40-49 yo, 1 female 20-29 yo, 1 male & 1 female 5-9 yo, 2 males 0-4 yo.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H763:

…… Sowers, Nancy 38 yo w/f, b. Montgomery, $0., cannot read/write, HOH.

……… Elizabeth 15 yo w/f, b. Floyd, $300, school.

……… Daris 12 yo w/m, b. Floyd, $300, school.

……… Caleb 9 yo w/m, b. Floyd, $300, school.

……… Rosabele 6 yo w/f, b. Floyd, $300.

……… William T. 3 yo w/m, b. Floyd, $300

…… Dickerson, Moses 39 yo w/m, b. Floyd, farmer, $200.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H764:

…… Sowers, Nancy E. 42 yo w/f farmer, b. VA, $750/730, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Darius 21 yo w/m, b. VA, $500.

……… Caleb 20 yo w/m, b. VA, $500.

……… Rosabell 18 yo w/m, b. VA, $500.

……… Wm T. 13 yo w/m, b. VA, $500.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H119:

…… Sowers, Nancy 69 yo w/f housekeeping, b. VA, $500/200, HOH.

…… Williams, Demaris R. 13 yo w/f, b. VA, school. (her granddaughter)

…… Helm, John 17 yo w/m, b. VA, on farm, cannot read or write.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H152:

…… Sowers, Caleb 40 yo w/m miller, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Nancy E. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Isadore 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Rosetta 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Arsona 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Tilden H. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Cabbell V. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Nancy E. 70 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Williams, D. 21 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, miller. (relationship to Caleb Sowers is blank)

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

…… Sowers, Caleb 50 yo.

……… Nancy E. 47 yo.

……… Arizona 16 yo.

……… Tiden H. 14 yo.

……… Caleb V. 12 yo.

……… Sherman D. 6 yo.

……… Nancy E. 80 yo.

……… Daniel 51 yo (noted directly after Nancy but unsure if he is with Caleb Sowers family)

1893 Death: 1893 Floyd Co., VA. 84y.

1893 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. (with William)

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…2. Sowers, John L. I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers I

1831 Birth: 10-31-1831 Floyd Co., VA.

1849 Death: 8-31-1849 Floyd Co., VA. Age: 17y.

1849 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

…2. Sowers, Elizabeth Olive “Liz”  I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers. I

1834 Birth: 10-10-1834 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother.

i1852 Marriage #1: Elizabeth Sowers m. 1st Mathew Williams 02-02-1852 Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner of the Baptist Church. She d/o Nancy Sowers per permission note.

Mathew Williams, 1829-1863, s/o William & Mary (Saunders) Williams.

1868 Marriage #2: Elizabeth Williams m. 2nd Andrew Dickerson 06-04-1868 at Elizabeth Williams', Floyd Co., VA by Elder Amos Dickerson. He 46 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Morel & Elizabeth Dickerson. She widowed 35 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Nancy E. Sowers.

Andrew Dickerson, 1819-1878, s/o Moral & Elizabeth (Reed) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

1910 Death: 1-1-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

…2. Sowers, Darius W. I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers. I

1838 Birth: 7-16-1838 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1860 Marriage #1: Darius Sowers m. Minerva Williams 12-06-1860 Floyd Co., VA by John C. Hall. He 22 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William E. & Nancy E. Sowers. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Powhaten & Elizabeth Williams.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H139:

…… Sowers, Darius W. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1,000/480, HOH.

……… Minerva 31 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Trigman D. 9 yo son, b. VA.

……… William A. 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Walter R. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Robert R. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H336:

…… Sowers, D. W. 41 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Minerva 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Trigman D. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents, b. VA, works on farm, school.

……… William A. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents, b. VA, works on farm, school.

……… Walter R. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents, b. VA, works on farm, school.

……… Robert R. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents, b. VA, works on farm, school.

…… Harris, Arabella 8 yo w/f servant, b. VA, parents, b. VA, school.

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

…… Sowers, Darrias W. 52 yo.

……… Minerva 48 yo.

……… Aaron W. 25 yo.

……… Walter R. 22 yo.

……… Robert R. 21 yo.

And

Harris, Arabelle 18 (probably with Darius W. Sowers family as she was in 1880. However in by 1900 she is noted as an adopted dau of Darius W. & Elizabeth (Williams) Sowers. sowers3)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H101:

…… Sowers, Darius W. 61 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1838 VA, parents b. VA, m. 39y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Minerva 60 yo wife, b. June 1839 VA, parents b. VA, m. 39y, 4 children with 4 living.

……… Arabella 28 yo adopted daughter, b. May 1872 VA, parents b. VA, teacher. (can’t find anthing more about her as a Harris or a Sowers)

1909 Confederate Pension Application: 3-20-1909 Floyd Co., VA. Darius W. Sowers, resident of Floyd in the county of Floyd, VA. Served Company A 54th VA Infty Andrew Dickerson Capt R. C. Trigg Col. Suffers from indigestion & (reguritation?) and infirmities of age and Rheumatisim. Requesting partial disability of $24. annually. He 71 yo the 16th of July next. Born Floyd Co., VA. Lived all of his life in same county. Carpenter for 43 yrs. Has earned a little in Floyd Co the past 2 yrs but not as much as $200. Suffered (pneumonia?) at time of service. Enlisted 10 Sept 1861 at Christiansburg, VA. Co A 54th VA infty as stated above. Served from 10 Sept 1861 to the surrender of Genl R. E. Lee. Resigned as Capt of Co A 54th Infty and joined Co G 21st Cal just before the surrender. Dr. E. L. Lawrence is his physician. Harvey Dickerson & W. M. Epperly are 2 he served with. Application approved for $24/yr.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, Oxford Street, H64:

…… Sowers, Darius W. 71 yo w/m with own income, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 49y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Minerva J. 70 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 49y, 4 children with 4 living.

…… Sowers, Willie A. 16 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1915 Death: 8-24-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1915 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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......+ Sowers, Manerva Jane I

Parents: Powhattan "Port" & Elizabeth "Betsy" (Dickerson) Williams. [williams] I

1839 Birth: 6-10-1839 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Darius W. Sowers.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 91, H91:

…… Sowers, Manerva J. 82 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Willie A. 23 yo single granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, printing office linotyprint,

1920 Death: 3-5-1920.

1920 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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......3. Sowers, Triggman Darius I

Parents: Darius W. & Minerva Jane (Williams) Sowers.

1861 Birth: 10-17-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1883 Marriage #1: Trigman D. Sowers m. Mallie Gardner 10-10-1883 at Ann Gardner's, Floyd Co., VA by C.A. Rose. He 22 yo single w/m teacher, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Darius W. & Minerva Sowers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Ann Gardner.

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

…… Sowers, Trigman D. 29 yo.

……… Mallie W. 29 yo.

……… Ida M. 5 yo.

1900 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 77, H509:

…… Sowers, Triggman 38 yo w/m school teacher, b. Oct 1861 VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, owns home, HOH.

……… Mallie 38 yo wife, b. June 1861 VA, parents b. VA, m. 16y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Ida M. 15 yo daughter, b. Apr 1885 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Lane H. 8 yo son, b. July 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Harin, Lillian 38 yo single w/f boarder, b. Apr 1862 IN, parents b. MD, music teacher.

…… Gardner, Ann 63 yo widowed mother (in law), b. Aug 1863 VA, 4 children with 3 living.

…… Whitlock, Edna 10 yo niece, b. Oct 1899 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 89, H60:

…… Sours, T. D. 48 yo w/m lumberyard manager, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 27y, owns house, HOH.

……… Mallie 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 27y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Lane H. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 106, H14:

…… Sowers, Triggman D. 58 yo w/m lumberyard manager, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Mallie W. 58 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Elm Street, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 17, H72:

…… Sowers, Triggman D. 68 yo w/m lumberyard manager, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Mallie W. 68 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 65-18, H142:

…… Sowers, Triggman 78 yo widowed w/m lumberyard manager, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Payne, Ida 55 yo widowed daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in Springfield, IL 1935, housework.

……… William 25 yo single grandson, b. IL, completed H4, resided in Springfield, IL 1935, bank teller.

1940 Death: 9-26-1940 Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

Triggman Darius Sowers, b. 17 Oct 1861 Floyd, Virginia, d. 26 Sep 1940 Tallula, Menard, Illinois, burial 29 Sep 1940 Greenwood Cemetery, Tallula, Menard, Illinois. Age 78 w/m. Occupation: Manager of Lumber Company. Residence: Tallula, Menard, Illinois. Father: D.W. Sowers, b. Floyd, Virginia. Mother: Minerva Williams, b. Floyd, Virgina. Spouse Name: Mallie Wood Sowers.

1940 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

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.........+ Sowers, Mallie Wood I

Parents: John & Eliza Ann (Carter) Gardner. I

1861 Birth: 6-30-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Triggman Darius Sowers.

1900 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Triggman Darius Sowers.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband Triggman Darius Sowers.

1939 Death: 11-1-1939 Tallula Menard Co., IL

1939 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

.........4. Sowers, Ida Mae I

Parents: Triggman Darius & Mallie Wood (Gardner) Sowers. I

1885 Birth: 4-27-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1907 Marriage #1: Ida M. Sowers m. Harry A. Paine 8-5-1907 Floyd Co., VA. He 29 yo single w/m, b. Illinois, s/o William & Josephine Paine. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o T. D. & Mallie Sowers.

Harry Allen Paine, b. 1-1-1878 Delavan, IL, d. 10-16-1938 Tallula, Menard Co., IL, s/o William Paine, b. VA & Josephine Stout, b. OH.  I

1910 Residence: Piatt Co., IL, Bement North Ward, Bower Str, District 147, H239:

…… Paine, H. A. 32 yo w/m high school professor, b. IL, father b. US, mother b. IL, M1 2y, rents house, HOH.

……… Ida 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 2y, 0 children with 0 living.

1920 Residence: 1737 So Pasfield Str, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, District 154, H90:

…… Paine, Harry A. 42 yo w/m plow co manager, b. IL, father b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, mother b. OH, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Ida 34 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married.

……… Harry 8 yo single son, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. VA, school

……… William S. 5y 6/12 yo son, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. VA.

1930 Residence: 1721 Lowell, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, District 45, H428:

…… Paine, Harry A. 51 yo w/m state statistician, b. IL, father b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, mother b. OH, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Ida 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married.

……… Harry A. Jr 18 yo single son, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. VA, tractor co draftsman.

……… William 16 yo son, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. VA, school, newspaper carrier, school.

1940 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 65-18, H142:

…… Sowers, Triggman 78 yo widowed w/m lumberyard manager, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Payne, Ida 55 yo widowed daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in Springfield, IL 1935, housework.

……… William 25 yo single grandson, b. IL, completed H4, resided in Springfield, IL 1935, bank teller.

1970 Death: 10-30-1970 Springfield, IL.

1970 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

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.........4. Sowers, Lane Hale I

Parents: Triggman Darius & Mallie Wood (Gardner) Sowers.

1891 Birth: 7-26-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with parents.

1917 Marriage #1: Lane m. Ida May Hudson abt 1917.

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 106, H63:

…… Sowers, Lane H. 29 yo w/m lumberyard clerk, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Ida M. 30 yo wife, b. IL, parents b. IL.

……… Doris 2y 5/12 daughter, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL.

1930 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 17, H166:

…… Hudson, Charles W. 69 yo w/m house carpenter, b. IL, father b. KY, mother b. IL, 22 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Margaret 68 yo wife, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Mattie 45 yo single daughter, b. IL, parents b. IL, Dr’s office girl.

…… Sowers, Lane 38 yo widowed son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, lumber yard, asst manager, 23 yo when 1st married, vet?: no.

……… Doris 12 yo granddaughter, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. IL, school.

Marriage #2: Edith unknown. I

1940 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 65-18, H3:

…… Sowers, Lane 48 yo w/m lumber yard clerk, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Edith 30 yo wife, b. IL, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, barber in barber shop.

1973 Death: Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

1973 Burial:

............+ Sowers, Ida May I

Parents: Charles & Margaret (Allen) Hudson. I

1890 Birth: 3-15-1890 Sangamon Co., IL.

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband Lane Hale Sowers.

1921 Death: 3-3-1921 Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

1921 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

............5.. Sowers, Doris H. I

Parents: Lane Hale & 1st wife Ida May (Hudson) Sowers.

1917 Birth: 7-23-1917 IL.

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with parents.

2006 Death: 1-24-2006

2006 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

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......3. Sowers, William Aaron I

Parents: Darius W. & Minerva Jane (Williams) Sowers.

1866 Birth: 6-29-1866 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H63:

…… Sowers, Walter R. 32 yo w/m reporter, b. Aug 1867 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, owns home, HOH.

……… Nettie E. 23 yo wife, b. Sept 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Winnie E. 2 yo daughter, b. Mar 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Earnest L. 9/12 son, b. Aug 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Sowers, William A. 33 yo single brother, editor, b. June 1866 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Cannaday, Frank 16 yo w/m boarder, b. Sept 1883 VA, parents b. VA, typesetter.

I1901 Marriage #1: W. A. Sowers m. Lura May Sowers 12-25-1901 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o D. W. & Manerva Sowers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jas. F. & Emaline Sowers. (no image)

1910 Residence: Oxford Street, Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H63:

…… Sowers, William A. 43 yo w/m newspaper editor, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Lura M. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Ella R. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 91, H63:

…… Sowers, William A. 53 yo w/m publisher with own office, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, owns, HOH.

……… Lura M. 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Ella R. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Oxford Street, Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 4, H62:

…… Sowers, W. Aaron 63 yo w/m newspaper, b. VA, parents b. VA, (45 scratched out with 45 written over) yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Lura M. 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

1935 Death: 7-11-1935.

1935 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........+ Sowers, Lura May I

Parents: James Floyd & Emeline Exonia (Moore) Sowers. [sowers3] I

1880 Birth: 10-9-1880 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Oxford Street, Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA with husband William Aaron Sowers.

1940 Residence: Oxford Street, Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-5, H92:

…… Sowers, Loura Mae 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Hallman, Ella Ruth 33 yo widowed daughter, b. VA, completed C2, resided in same house 1935, Floyd Press Editor.

……… Pete 15 yo step grandson, b. VA, completed H1, resided in same house 1935, school.

1962 Death: 11-11-1962.

1962 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........4. Sowers, Ella Ruth I

Parents: William Aaron & Lura May (Sowers) Sowers.

1906 Birth: 11-25-1906 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1925-1933 Marriage #1: Loy Eugene Hallman

......3. Sowers, Walter Raleigh I

Parents: Darius W. & Minerva Jane (Williams) Sowers.

1866 Birth: 8-31-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1897 Marriage #1: Walter R. Sowers m. Nettie E. Dickerson 07-15-1897 at Mrs. S.E. Phlegar's near Floyd, Floyd Co., VA by R.J. Wade. He 29 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o D.W. & Minerva Sowers. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o D.W. & Mary S. Dickerson.

1900 Residence: Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H63:

…… Sowers, Walter R. 32 yo w/m reporter, b. Aug 1867 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, owns home, HOH.

……… Nettie E. 23 yo wife, b. Sept 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 2 children with 2 living.

……… Winnie E. 2 yo daughter, b. Mar 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Earnest L. 9/12 son, b. Aug 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Sowers, William A. 33 yo single brother, editor, b. June 1866 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Cannaday, Frank 16 yo w/m boarder, b. Sept 1883 VA, parents b. VA, typesetter.

1910:

1920 Residence: Green Str, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, H178:

…… Sowers, Walter R. 52 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Nettie 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Ernest 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, rural mail carrier, school.

……… Helen 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher, school.

……… Minerva 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Virginia 13 yo daughter, b. IL, parents b. VA, school.

1930 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 17, H178:

…… Sowers, Walter R. 62 yo w/m mail carrier, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Nettie 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, public school teacher.

…… Wiggins, Virginia 23 yo married daughter, b. VA, IL, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married.

……… Herschel 25 yo son in law, b. IL, parents b. IL, 24 yo when 1st married, house painter.

1939 Death: 3-11-1939 Ashland, Cass Co., IL.

1939 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Tullula, Menard Co., IL. (src: Illinois Death Record) (no photo)

.........+ Sowers, Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” I

Parents: DeWitt C. & Mary S. (Fisher) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

1876 Birth: 10-1-1876 Floyd Co., VA (src: birth record)

1876 Birth: 9-30-1876 Floyd Co., VA. (src: family records & IL Death record)

1900 Residence: Floyd Town, Floyd Co., VA with husband William Raleigh Sowers.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband William Raleigh Sowers.

1932 Death: 10-15-1932 Tullula, Menard Co., IL.. (src: family records)

1932 Death: 10-13-1932 Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. (src: Illinois Death Record)

1932 Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Tullula, Menard Co., IL. (src: Illinois Death Record) (no photo)

.........4. Sowers, Winnie E. I

Parents: Walter Raleigh & Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” (Dickerson) Sowers. I

1898 Birth: 3-1898 VA.

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

.........4. Sowers,  Ernest Lee I

Parents: Walter Raleigh & Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” (Dickerson) Sowers. I

1899 Birth: 8-4-1899 VA.

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

1910:

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband parents.

1929 Marriage #1: Marjorie Cockran abt 1929.

1930 Residence: West 5th Ave, Gary, Lake Co., IN, District 12, H121:

…… Sowers, Ernest 30 yo w/m tin mill clerk, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Majorie 28 yo wife, b. IN, parents b. IN, 26 yo when 1st married.

……… Wiburn D. 4/12 son, b. IN, father b. VA, mother b. IN.

1930 Residence: 4555 Harman Ave, Gary, Lake Co., IN, District 95-93, H121:

…… Sowers, Ernest 40 yo w/m steel mill clerk, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Marjorie, 37 yo wife, b. IN, completed C2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

……… Wilburn Douglas 10 yo son, b. IN, completed G5, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Barbara Lee 6 yo daughter, b. IN, completed G1, resided in same place 1935, school. 

1967 Death: Sept 1967 Gary, Lake Co., IN.

1967 Burial:

............+ Sowers, Marjorie I

Parents:

1902 Birth: 6-2-1902 IN.

1930, 1940 Residence: Gary, Lake Co., IN with husband Ernest Lee Sowers.

1972 Death: 11-7-1972 Gary, Lake Co., IN.

1972 Burial:

............5.. Sowers, Wilburn Douglas I 

Parents: Ernest Lee & Majorie (Cockran) Sowers.

1929 Birth: 8-30-1929 Gary, Lake Co., IN.

1930, 1940 Residence: Gary, Lake Co., IN with parents.

1990 Death: 9-15-1990 Porter Co., IN.

1990 Burial:

............5.. Sowers, Barbara Lee I

Parents: Ernest Lee & Majorie (Cockran) Sowers.

1934 Birth: 2-16-1934 Gary, Lake Co., IN.

1940 Residence: Gary, Lake Co., IN with parents.

1990 Death: 11-3-1990 MD.

1990 Burial:

.........4. Sowers, Helen I

Parents: Walter Raleigh & Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” (Dickerson) Sowers. I

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband William Raleigh Sowers.

.........4. Sowers, Minerva I

Parents: Walter Raleigh & Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” (Dickerson) Sowers. I

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband William Raleigh Sowers.

.........4. Sowers, Virginia I

Parents: Walter Raleigh & Minetta Elizabeth “Nettie” (Dickerson) Sowers. I

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL with husband William Raleigh Sowers.

1929 Marriage #1: Virginia m. Herschel Wiggins abt 1929.

1930 Residence: Tallula, Menard Co., IL, District 17, H178:

…… Sowers, Walter R. 62 yo w/m mail carrier, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Nettie 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 30 yo when 1st married, public school teacher.

…… Wiggins, Virginia 23 yo married daughter, b. VA, IL, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married.

……… Herschel 25 yo son in law, b. IL, parents b. IL, 24 yo when 1st married, house painter. I

......3. Sowers, Robert Reeves I

Parents: Darius W. & Minerva Jane (Williams) Sowers.

1869 Birth: 10-9-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1891 Marriage #1: Robert R. Sowers 1st m. Hettie A. Spangler 12-09-1891 at the bride's parents', Floyd Co., VA by A. Brown. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Darius W. & Minerva Sowers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William J. & Mary Spangler.

1900 Residence: Bland Co., VA, Sharon District 04, H123:

…… Sowers, Robert R. 30 yo w/m clergyman, b. Oct 1869 VA, m. 8y, rents house, HOH.

……… Hattie A. 26 yo wife, b. Apr 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 8y, 4 children with 3 living.

……… Inderine 6 yo daughter, b. Sept 1893 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Willie A. 5 yo daughter, b. Mar 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Jennie M. 2 yo daughter, b. Nov 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

1910:

1911 Marriage #2: Robert m. 2nd Mary Lucetta Brown I 10-10-1911 Albemarle Co., NC.

Mary Lucetta Brown, 1873-1969.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC, Fork Twp, H118:

…… Sowers, Robert R. 50 yo w/m Lutheran Preacher, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Mary L. 41 yo wife, b. NC, parents b. NC.

……… Robert E. 17 yo son, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC, school.

……… Mattie M. 12 yo daughter, b. NC, father b. VA, mother b. NC, school.

……… Harry B. 6 yo son, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC, school.

……… Jack R. 4y 8/12 son, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC.

……… Edgar R. 2y 4/12 son, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. NC

1924 Death of Robert: 6-7-1924.

1924 Burial of Robert: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

Rev Robert R Sowers

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

1930 Residence: Town of Rockwell, Rowan Co., NC, Gold Hill Twp, H43:

…… Sowers, Mary L. 51 yo widowed w/f, b. NC, parents b. NC, 33 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

……… Harry B. 17 yo son, b. NC, parents b. NC, school.

……… J. R. 14 yo son, b. NC, parents b. NC, school.

……… Edgar 12 yo son, b. NC, parents b. NC, school.

.........+ Sowers, Hettie A. I

Parents: William Jackson & Mary Susan (Sowers) Spangler. [spangler2] I

1874 Birth: Apr 1874 VA.

1873 Birth: 4-16-1873.

1900 Residence: Bland Co., VA with husband Robert Reeves Spangler.

1924 Death: 6-7-1924.

1924 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Death: 2-30-1910

1910 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2011/215/74407039_131251683155.jpg

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

.........4. Sowers, Zoderine I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 1st wife Hettie A. (Spangler) Sowers.

1893 Birth: Sept 1893 VA.

1900 Residence: Bland Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Willie A. I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 1st wife Hettie A. (Spangler) Sowers.

1895 Birth: Mar 1895 Radford, VA.

1900 Residence: Bland Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, Oxford Street, H64:

…… Sowers, Darius W. 71 yo w/m with own income, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 49y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Minerva J. 70 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 49y, 4 children with 4 living.

…… Sowers, Willie A. 16 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 91, H91:

…… Sowers, Manerva J. 82 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Willie A. 23 yo single granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, printing office linotyprint.

1924 Marriage #1: Willie A. Sowers m. Roy R. Moses 8-21-1924 Floyd Co., VA. He 31 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o C. G. & Lillie Moses. She 28 yo single w/m, b. Radford , VA, s/o R. R. & Hettie Sowers.

Roy Ross Moses, s/o Charles G. & Lelia Alma “Lillie” (Sowers) Moses. [moses] I

Death aft 1940

.........4. Sowers, Jennie M. I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 1st wife Hettie A. (Spangler) Sowers.

1897 Birth: Nov 1897 VA.

1900 Residence: Bland Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Robert E. I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 1st wife Hettie A. (Spangler) Sowers.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 NC.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC with father & step mother.

.........4. Sowers, Mattie Marie I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 1st wife Hettie A. (Spangler) Sowers.

1908 Birth: 1-11-1908 Rowan Co., NC.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC with father & step mother.

.........4. Sowers, Harry Brown I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 2nd wife Mary Lucetta (Brown) Sowers.

1913 Birth: 3-23-1913 Rowan Co., NC.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC with parents.

1930 Residence: Town of Rockwell, Rowan Co., NC with widowed mother.

1955 Death: 1-7-1955.

1955 Burial: Boonsboro Cemetery, Boonsboro, Washington Co., MD. (no photo)

.........4. Sowers, Jack R. I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 2nd wife Mary Lucetta (Brown) Sowers.

1915 Birth: abt 1915 NC.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC with parents.

1930 Residence: Town of Rockwell, Rowan Co., NC with widowed mother.

1940 Residence: Nassau Co., NY, Mitchell Field, US Army Air Corp Post.

…… Sowers, Jack R. 25 yo single US Army Private, b. MC, completed H3, resided in Corzal, Canal zon (Panama) 1935.

1941 Marriage #1: Jack R. Sowers m. Mary Barger 8-3-1941 Rowan Co., NC. He 26 yo. She 24 yo.

1976 Death: 10-7-1976 Greene Co., OH.

1976 Burial:

.........4. Sowers, Edgar Reeves I

Parents: Robert Reeves & 2nd wife Mary Lucetta (Brown) Sowers.

1917 Birth: 8-11-1917 NC.

1920 Residence: Lexington Co., SC with parents.

1930 Residence: Town of Rockwell, Rowan Co., NC with widowed mother.

1982 Death: 9-27-1982 Rowan Co., NC.

1982 Burial:

…2. Sowers, Caleb I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers. I

1840 Birth: May 1840 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1866 Marriage #1: Caleb Sowers m. Nancy Bower 11-08-1866 at Nancy Bower's, Floyd Co., VA by Wilson H. Dodd. He 26 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Nancy Sowers. She widowed 24 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Christina Jenkins.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H138:

…… Sowers, Caleb 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/200, HOH.

……… Nannie E. 28 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Isadore 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H152:

…… Sowers, Caleb 40 yo w/m miller, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Nancy E. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Isadore 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Rosetta 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Arsona 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Tilden H. 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Cabbell V. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Nancy E. 70 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Williams, D. 21 yo single w/m, b. VA, parents b. VA, miller. (relationship to Caleb Sowers is blank. I believe this to be Darius W. Williams, s/o Mathew & Elizabeth Olive “Liz” (Sowers) Williams. [williams]) I

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

…… Sowers, Caleb 50 yo.

……… Nancy E. 47 yo.

……… Arizona 16 yo.

……… Tiden H. 14 yo.

……… Caleb V. 12 yo.

……… Sherman D. 6 yo.

……… Nancy E. 80 yo.

……… Daniel 51 yo (noted directly after Nancy but unsure if he is with Caleb Sowers family)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H267:

…… Sowers, Caleb 60 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1840 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Nancy E. 57 yo wife, b. Aug 1842 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, 6 children with 6 living.

……… Arsona D. 25 yo single daughter, b. Oct 1874 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Cabble V. 21 yo single son, b. June 1878 VA, parents b. VA, dry goods & groc merchant.

……… Thurman D. 14 yo son, b. Dec 1885 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H14:

…… Sowers, Caleb 69 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Nancie E. 67 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 42y, 6 children with 6 living.

1911 Application for Confederate Pension: Caleb Sowers, 70 yo farmer, b. 1840 Floyd Co., VA. Has lived entire life in said county. Current address, Sowers P.O., Floyd Co., VA. Served 24th VA Infantry Co. A. under J. A. Early, Col & Dr C. M. Stigleman, Capt. Entered service May 14, 1861 Lynchburg, VA. Captured at Five Forks Apr 1, 1865. Released from prison June 20, 1865. Annual income: $25.. Real Estate Value: $363.. Personal Property: $115.. Disabilty? Loss of hearing & old age. Partially disabled. Approved.

1920 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 124, H178:

…… Sowers, Caleb 89 yo widowed w/m home gardener, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Roy F. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. HOH.

…… Harman, Arsona 45 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Nannie H. 13 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1927 Death: 6-21-1927.

1927 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

http://image1.findagrave.com/photos/2010/148/52997973_127518966696.jpg

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

......+ Sowers, Nancy E. “Nannie” I

Parents: John & Christina (Watkins) Jenkins. I

1842 Birth: 8-15-1842 Floyd Co., VA.

1861 Marriage #1: Nancy E. Jenkins m. 1st Luther W. Bower 04-11-1861 Floyd Co., VA by John C. Hall. He 26 yo single carding, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Jane Bower. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Christina Jenkins. [bower2] I

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Caleb Sowers.

1918 Death: 6-18-1918.

1918 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

......3. Sowers, Isadora “Dora” I

Parents: Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. I

1867 Birth: 6-9-1867 Floyd Co., VA.  (src: birth record)

1867 Birth: 10-16-1867. (src: tombstone)

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

1890 Marriage #1: Isadore Sowers m. Anthony W. Earles 03-12-1890 at Caleb Sowers', Floyd Co., VA by E. Johnson. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Mary J. Earles. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Caleb & Nannie E. Sowers.

Anthony Wayne Earles, s/o John & Mary Jane (Smith) Earles. [earles] I

1940 Death: 6-11-1940.

1940 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA.

Isadora Dora <i>Sowers</i> Earles

Anthony Wayne Earles

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

......3. Sowers, Rosetta Ann I

Parents: Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. I

1872 Birth: 5-15-1872 Jacksonville Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1889 Marriage #1: Rosetta Sowers m. Albert Lee Epperly 12-25-1889 at Caleb Sowers', Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 24 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas. & Lizzie Epperly. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Caleb & Nannie E. Sowers.

Albert Lee Epperly, 1864-1952, s/o James H. & 1st wife Elizabeth G. (Sowers) Epperly. [epperly3] I

1943 Death: 4-10-1943.

1943 Burial: St Mathews Cemetery, Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.

Rosetta Ann <i>Sowers</i> Epperly

Albert Lee Epperly

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

......3. Sowers, Arsona Doxil I

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

1874 Birth: 10-21-1874 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1900 Marriage #1: Arsona Doxil Sowers m. Henry Abner Harman 08-05-1900 at Nascott, VA by Amos Dickerson, Minister of the Primative Baptist Church. He 25 yo single w/m teacher, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Austin & Sarah Harman. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Caleb & Nancy Sowers.

Henry Abner Harman, s/o Austin & Sarah (Harter) Harman. [harman2] I

1964 Death: Dallas, Dallas Co., TX

Arsona D. Harman, 89 yo widowed w/f, b. 10-21-1874 VA, d. 10-19-1964 Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Father: Caleb Sowers. Mother: Nannie E. Jenkins. COD: chronic myelogenous leukemia, with marked anemia & chronic urinary tract infection.

1964 Burial: Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX

Arsona D. Harman

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2012/133/90084617_133694646666.jpg

Henry Abner Harman

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

......3. Sowers, Tilden Hendrick Sr I

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

1876 Birth: 4-17-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1900 Marriage #1: T.H. Sowers m. Minnie E. Howell 05-10-1900 at Joseph Howell's, Floyd Co., VA by Amos Dickerson. He 24 yo single w/m miller, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Caleb & Nancy E. Sowers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Mary Howell.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H266:

…… Sowers, Tilden H. 24 yo w/m miller, b. Apr 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, rents house, HOH.

……… Minnie E. 23 yo wife, b. July 1876 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, 0 ch.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H14:

…… Sowers, Tildon H. 33 yo w/m R.F.D. Carrier of US Mail, b. VA, M1 9y, rents house, HOH.

……… Minnie E. 33 yo wife, b. VA, M1 9y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Addi H. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA, Princeton Town, District 87, H30:

…… Sowers, T. H. 43 yo w/m commerial traveler groceries, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mort, HOH.

……… Minnie 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Ada 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Elizabeth 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… T. H. Jr. 1y 10/12 son, b. WVA, parents b. VA.

…… Graham, W. V. 27 yo w/m boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, railroad clerk. (Ward Vincent Graham – see graham1)

……… Carrie 23 yo boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: 456 Main Street, Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 10, H187:

…… Sowers, Tilden H. 53 yo w/m dry cleaning manager, b. VA, parents b. VA, 35 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

……… Minnie E. 53 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married.

……… Ada H. 24 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Mary E. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Tilden H. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: 127 Illinois Ave, Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 81-17, H311:

…… Sowers, Tilden H. 64 yo w/m (no occupation noted), b. VA, completed C1, resided in same place 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Minnie 63 yo wife, b. VA, completed C2, resided in same place 1935, seamstress in own home.

……… Mary Elizabeth 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, public school typist.

……… Tilden H. Jr 22 yo single son, b. WVA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, confectionary store clerk.

1941 Death: 1-29-1941 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA.

1941 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

.........+ Sowers, Minnie Elizabeth I

Parents: Joseph & Mary Frances  “Mollie” (Nixon) Howell. I

1876 Birth: 7-9-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Tilden Hendrick Sowers Sr.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with husband Tilden Hendrick Sowers.

1930, 1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Tilden Hendrick Sowers.

1955 Death: 1-19-1955 Roanoke, VA.

1955 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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

.........4. Sowers, Ada H. I

Parents: Tilden Hendrick Sr & Minnie Elizabeth (Howell) Sowers.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1930 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Mary Elizabeth I

Parents: Tilden Hendrick Sr & Minnie Elizabeth (Howell) Sowers.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Tilden Hendrick Jr I

Parents: Tilden Hendrick Sr & Minnie Elizabeth (Howell) Sowers.

1918 Birth: 3-29-1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Mercer Co., WVA with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1982 Death: 1982 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA.

1982 Burial:

......3. Sowers, Cabell V. I

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

1878 Birth: 6-12-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1905 Marriage #1: Cabbell V. Sowers m. Mary A. Watkins 4-12-1905 Floyd Co., VA. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Caleb & Nannie E. Sowers. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm & A. A. Watkins.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H55:

…… Sowers, Cabble V. 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Mary A. 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 5y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… Annie C. 1y 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

Marriage #2: Mary Stull aft 1913.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 88, H94:

…… Sowers, Cabble V. 41 yo w/m rural route mail carrier, b. VA, parent b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Mary S. 39 yo wife, b. VA, father b. MD, mother b. VA.

……… Annie C. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… William C. 3y 10/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Nancy E. 2/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Front Street, Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 13, H89:

…… Sowers, Cabble V. 51 yo w/m merchant, b. VA, parent b. VA, 36 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

……… Mary S. 49 yo wife, b. VA, father b. MD, mother b. VA, 34 yo when 1st married.

……… Annie C. 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… William C. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Nancy E. 10 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Front Street, South Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 81-27, H182:

…… Sowers, Cabell 61 yo sales clerk in own retail grocery store, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Mary 59 yo wife, b. VA, completed C2, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Nancy 20 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed C1, resided in same house 1935, school.

…… Stull, James 61 yo single brother in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Montgomery Co., VA 1935, painter.

1947 Death: 11-9-1947.

1947 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2011/184/52766742_130982777735.jpg

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

.........+ Sowers, Mary Agnes I

Parents: William Curtis & Alsie Ann (Prillaman) Watkins. [watkins] I

1881 Birth: 6-9-1881 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Cabbel V. Sowers.

1913 Death: 5-30-1913.

1913 Burial: Camp Creek Cemetery, Floyd Co. VA.

Mary Agnes <i>Watkins</i> Sowers

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

.........4. Sowers, Annie C. I

Parents: Cabble V. & 1st wife Mary Agnes (Watkins) Sowers.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

1930 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with father & stepmother.

.........4. Sowers, William C. I

Parents: Cabble V. & 2nd wife Mary (Stull) Sowers.

1916 Birth: abt 1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Nancy E. I

Parents: Cabble V. & 2nd wife Mary (Stull) Sowers. I

1920 Birth: abt 1920 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930, 1940 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

......3. Sowers, Thurman Davis Sr I

Parents: Caleb & Nancy E. “Nannie” (Jenkins) Sowers. I

1885 Birth: 12-19-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1906 Marriage #1: T. D. Sower m. Willie K. Hawley 2-25-1906 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o C. & N. E. Sower. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. B. & N. A. Hawley.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 42, H11:

…… Sowers, Therman D. 25 yo w/m miller in own flour mill, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Willie K. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, 1 child with 1 living, US post master.

……… Roy F. 3y 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Burton, Hassel K. 15 yo w/m laborer in flour mill, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. [burton] I

1918 Registration: Thurman Davis Sowers, 32 yo w/m of Salem, Ro., VA. Born Dec 19, 1885. Occupation City Mail Carrier. Caleb Sowers of Salem, Ro., VA nearest relative. Medium ht & build. Blue eyes & light hair.

1918 Marriage #2: Allease Jones abt 1918. I

1920 Residence: 5955 Branch Rd, Washington District of Columbia, District 332, H15:

…… Sowers, Therman 24 yo w/m real estate salesman, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Allease 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Marshall 10/12 son, b. Washington D.C., parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: 115 N. Cleveland Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA, Lyon Park Ward, District 7-26, H95:

…… Sowers, Thurman D. 53 yo w/m building contractor, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same place 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Allease R. 43 yo wife, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same place 1935, housework.

……… Thurman D. Jr 18 yo son, b. Wash. D.C., completed H3, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Ruth E. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same place 1935, school.

……… Herbert W. 8 yo son, b. Wash. D.C., completed G2, resided in same place 1935, school.

…… Jones, Russel G. 32 yo single brother in law, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, coal & lumber co., bookkeeper. I

1971 Death 1-16-1971

1971 Burial: Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.

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.........+ Sowers, Willie K. I

Parents: John Boyd & Nancy Ann (Watkins) Hawley. I

1888 Birth:  May 1888 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Thurman Davis Sowers.

.........4. Sowers, Roy Falsom I

Parents: Thurman Davis Sr & 1st wife Willie K. (Hawley) Sowers.

1907 Birth: 1-13-1907 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Salem City, Roanoke Co., VA, District 124, H178:

…… Sowers, Caleb 89 yo widowed w/m home gardener, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Roy F. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. HOH.

…… Harman, Arsona 45 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Nannie H. 13 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1930:

1933 Marriage #1: Nora E. unknown abt 1933. I

1940 Residence: 1633 So. Nelson Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA, District 7-34, H64:

…… Sowers, Roy F. 33 yo w/m J. H. Nesterman machinist, b. VA, completed H4, resided in D.C. 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Nora E. 28 yo wife, b. D.C., completed H2, resided in D.C. 1935, housework.

……… Norine R. 6 yo daughter, b. D.C., completed G1, resided in D.C. 1935, school.

1982 Death: 7-29-1982 Okeechobee Co., FL.

1982 Death: Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee Co., Florida

............+ Sowers, Nora E. I

Parents:

1913 Birth: 2-20-1913 Washington D. C.

1940 Residence: 1633 So. Nelson Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA with husband Roy Falsom Sowers.

1971 Death: 1-26-1971 Dade Co., FL.

1971 Death: Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee Co., Florida

............5. Sowers, Norine R. I

Parents: Roy Falsom & Nora E. (unknown) Sowers.

1934 Birth: abt 1934 Washington D. C.

1940 Residence: 1633 So. Nelson Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA with husband Roy Franklin Sowers.

.........4. Sowers, Marshall I

Parents: Thurman Davis & 2nd wife Allease (Jones) Sowers.

1920 Birth: 1920 Washington D. C.

1920 Residence: 5955 Branch Rd, Washington District of Columbia with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Turman Davis Jr I

Parents: Thurman Davis & 2nd wife Allease (Jones) Sowers.

1921 Birth: 1921 Washington D. C.

1940 Residence: 115 N. Cleveland Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA with parents.

1996 Death: 1996.

1996 Burial: Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.

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.........4. Sowers, Ruth E. I

Parents: Thurman Davis & 2nd wife Allease (Jones) Sowers.

1929 Birth: 1929 VA.

1940 Residence: 115 N. Cleveland Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Sowers, Herbert W. I

Parents: Thurman Davis & 2nd wife Allease (Jones) Sowers.

1932 Birth: 1932 VA.

1940 Residence: 115 N. Cleveland Str, Arlington City, Arlington Co., VA with parents.

…2. Sowers, Rosa Belle I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers

1842 Birth: 5-31-1842 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1867 Marriage #1: Rosabel Sowers m. Aaron Kitterman 02-12-1867 at William E. Sowers', Floyd Co., VA John W. Stim. He 27 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o David & Sally (Sowers) Kitterman. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William E. & Nancy (Lawrence) Sowers.

Aaron Kitterman, David & Sarah J. “Sally” (Sowers) Kitterman. [kitterman]

1901 Death: 10-8-1901 Floyd Co., VA.

1901 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. (with Aaron)

Rosabelle <i>Sowers</i> Kitterman

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…2. Sowers, William Taylor I

Parents: William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers. I

1842 Birth: 4-2-1847 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1867 Marriage #1: William T. Sowers m. Rosabell Gardner 01-13-1867 at Alexander Gardner's, Floyd Co., VA by Leopold Lenz. He 20 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William E. & Nancy Sowers. She single 20 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Alexander & Elizabeth Gardner.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H110:

…… Sowers, William T. 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $500/200, HOH.

……… Rosabel Ann 22 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

……… Lula Elabel 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Eva Euola 8/12 w/f, b. Sept VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H318:

…… Sowers, William T. 33 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Rosa A. 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Lula E. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Eva E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Nanny E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District: William T. Sowers, 43 yo. Rosa A. 43 yo. Lula E. 20 yo. Eva E. 18 yo. Nannie E. 12 yo. Jorten A. 8 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H109:

…… Sowers, William T. 53 yo w/m house carpenter, b. Apr 1847 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Rosabell 52 yo wife, b. June 1847 VA, parents b. VA, m. 32y, 4 children with 4 living.

……… Eva E. 30 yo single daughter, b. Sept 1869 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Hestle M. 18 yo son, b. Sept 1881 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H57:

…… Sowers, William T. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 43y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Rosa A. 62 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 43y, 4 children with 4 living.

……… Eva E. 40 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Hestle A. 28 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, farmer.

……… Lillian 19 yo daughter in law, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… William M. 4/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 93, H4:

…… Sowers, William T. 72 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Rosa A. 72 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Eva E. 50 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, seamstress at home.

1930 Death: 3-30-1930 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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......+ Sowers, Rosabell Ann “Rose” I

Parents: Alexander & Elizabeth (Sowers) Gardner. I

1847 Birth: 6-30-1847 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Taylor Sowers.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, north end of Court House District 6, H60:

…… Sowers, Rosa A. 82 yo widowed farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Eva E. 60 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1933 Death: 6-5-1933 Floyd Co., VA.

1933 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Sowers, Lula Ellabell I

Parents: William Taylor & Rosabell Ann (Gardner) Sowers.

1867 Birth: 11-26-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1893 Marriage #1: Loula E. Sowers m. Christian D. Epperly 05-24-1893 at William T. Sowers', Floyd Co., VA by C.L. Stradley. He 30 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Christian M. & Mary M. Epperly. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William T. & Rosa B. Sowers.

Christian Dolphus Epperly, s/o Christian Marion & Mary Magdaline (Phlegar) Epperly. [epperly1]

1946 Death: 5-4-1946 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Mrs. Lula Ellabelle Epperly, 78y 5m 8d, widowed w/f, b. Nov. 26, 1867 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: C. F. Epperly. Father: W. T. Sowers, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Rosie A. Gardner, b. Floyd Co., VA. COD: cancer (sarcoma) liver and stomach. Burial: Zion Cem.

1946 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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......3. Sowers, Eva Euola I

Parents: William Taylor & Rosabell Ann (Gardner) Sowers.

1869 Birth: Evanolah, b. 9-14-1869 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 32-12, US 221, H123:

…… Epperly, Lula 71 yo widowed w/f farm operator, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, HOH.

…… Sowers, Eva 70 yo single sister, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housekeeping.

…… Dickerson, Nannie 66 yo widowed sister, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, unable to work.

1957 Death: 1957.

1957 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Sowers, Nannie E. I

Parents: William Taylor & Rosabell Ann (Gardner) Sowers. [Dickerson_Elizabeth_Moral]

1876 Birth: Mar 1876 Floyd Co.,  VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1875 Birth: 1874. (src: tombstone transcription)

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

1897 Marriage #1: Nannie E. Sowers m. Moral W. Dickerson 03-11-1897 at the bride's parents, Floyd Co., VA by R.J. Wade. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Andrew & Elizabeth Dickerson. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co.,  VA, d/o Wm T. & Rosabell Sowers.

Moral William “Marl” Dickerson, s/o Andrew & Elizabeth Olive “Liz” (Sowers) Dickerson.

1942 Death: 1942 (src: tombstone transcription)

1942 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA. (pg157) (with Marl)

......3. Sowers, Hestel Alec I

Parents: William Taylor & Rosabell Ann (Gardner) Sowers.

1881 Birth: 9-30-1881 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1909 Marriage #1: Hestel m. Lillian N. Scott abt 1909.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H57:

…… Sowers, William T. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 43y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Rosa A. 62 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 43y, 4 children with 4 living.

……… Eva E. 40 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Hestle A. 28 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, farmer.

……… Lillian 19 yo daughter in law, b. VA, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

……… William M. 4/12 grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 93, H17:

…… Sowers, Hestel A. 37 yo w/m flour & meal miller, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Lilian H. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA

……… Rose E. 2y 7/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 6, H34:

…… Sowers, Hestel A. 47 yo w/m barber with general practice, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Lilian H. 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Rose E. 12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-6, rd 221, H168:

…… Sowers, Hestel 58 yo w/m barber with own shop, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Lillian 52 yo wife, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1942: Operator of the Hotel Sowers, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

1972 Death: 7-29-1972.

1972 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

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…………+ Sowers, Lillian I

Parents:

1888 Birth: 3-31-1888.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Hestel Alex Sower but his parents HOH.

1979 Death: 9-13-1979.

1979 Burial: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, at SR 693 & 615, Floyd Co., VA.

…………4. Sowers, William M. I

Parents: Hestel Alec & Lillian N. (Scott) Sowers. I

1910 Birth: 1910 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

…………4. Sowers, Rose Ellen I

Parents: Hestel Alec & Lillian N. (Scott) Sowers.  I

1918 Birth: abt 1918 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1935 Marriage #1: Rose Ellen Sowers m. John Wilson Sumner 9-14-1935 Montgomery Co., VA by R. A. Cadle, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m student, b. Floyd Co., VA, address Basham, VA, s/o Leonard B. Sumner & Emma D. Bower. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, address Floyd Co., VA, d/o Hestle A. & Lillian N. Scott.

John Wilson Sumner, s/o Leonard Boyd “Lennie” & Emma D. (Bower) Sumner. [sumner] I

End William E. & Nancy E. (Lawrence) Sowers Family.