Last Updated: March 17, 2022

Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson Family

 

1. Thompson, Elswick I

Parents:

1822 Birth: abt 1822 Floyd Co., VA,

I1845 Marriage #1: Elswick Thompson m. Lockey Lester 12-18-1845 Floyd Co., VA by Austin Hylton.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H967:

…… Thompson, Elswick 28 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $0, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lockey 27 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write,.

………… Serena 3 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Angeline 2 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

………… Morton H. 4/12 w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H832: (order of individuals is as written)

…… Thompson, Elswick 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $100/30, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Lacka 35 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Serena E. 13 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

………… Angeline 12 yo w/f, b. VA, school.

………… Larkin H. 10 yo w/m, b. VA, school.

………… Adeline E. 9 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Julia A. 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Robert B. 5/12 w/m, b. VA.

………… James C. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Octava 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

Military: Elswick Thompson, 39 yo farmer, enlisted as a Private Company B, Virginia 54th Infantry Regiment.

1865 Death: 4-11-1865 at his home in Floyd Co., VA, while on sick furlough from war.

1865 Burial:

...+ Thompson, Lockey I

Parents: (James & Cloey Lester are nearby in 1850)

1823 Birth: June 1823 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Elswick Thompson.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H196:

…… Thompson, Lockey 50 yo w/f keeping house, b. VA, $100/100, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Irene 23 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, without occ.

………… Larkin H. 20 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, day laborer.

………… Julia Ann 17 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write, without occ.

………… Robert 11 yo w/m, b. VA, cannot read or write, school.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H106:

…… Thompson, Lockey 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Julia 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 20 yo widowed son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

………… William J. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H181:

…… Thompson, James W. 33 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Mar 1867 VA, parents b. VA, m. 3y, rents house, HOH.

………… Ella N. 24 yo wife, b. Aug 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 3y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Lockie 1 yo daughter, b. Dec 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lockie 76 yo widowed grandmother, b. June 1823 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

...2. Thompson, Serena Emaline “Irene”  

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1847 Birth: abt 1847 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother as Irene.

i1870 Marriage #1: Serena Emaline Thompson m. Major Cunitz 08-24-1870 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 36 yo single farmer, b. Charlotte Co., VA & living in Giles Co., VA, s/o David & Mary Cunitz. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Elswick & Larky Thompson.

Major Cunitz, s/o David & Mary (unknown) Cunitz. [no file]

......3. Thompson, James William

Parents: Serena Emaline Thompson. (& Montague Graham)

1867 Birth: Mar 1867 VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H106:

…… Thompson, Lockey 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Julia 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 20 yo widowed son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

………… William J. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

i1897 Marriage#1: James W. Thompson m. Elnora Mitchell 05-16-1897 on road near Carolle line, (Carroll Co., VA) by Stephen Hughett. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Montague & Rena Graham. She 21 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o R.W. & Rachel Flincham.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H181:

…… Thompson, James W. 33 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Mar 1867 VA, parents b. VA, m. 3y, rents house, HOH.

………… Ella N. 24 yo wife, b. Aug 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 3y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Lockie 1 yo daughter, b. Dec 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lockie 76 yo widowed grandmother, b. June 1823 VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

i1903 Marriage #2: James W. Thompson m. Almeda Dalton 6-21-1903 at the grove near  Stephen Hughett's house, Floyd Co., VA by Stephen Hughett, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 37 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Rena Thompson. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Amos & Itura Dalton.

Almeda Thompson, nee Dalton, d/o Amos & Itura (Cox) Dalton. [Dalton_Amos_Itura] She’ll m. 2nd 1921 Floyd, Darius W. Williams, s/o Mathew & Elizabeth Olive “Liz” (Sowers) Williams. [Williams_Mary_William]

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H34:

…… Thompson, William 43 yo w/m laborer of odd jobs, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 6y, rents house.

………… Alameda 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 6y, 4 children with 4 living.

………… Lockie 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Laswill 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… John 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Marie A. 1y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

Death 1910-1920

………+ Thompson, Elenora

Parents: Robert William & Rachel Matilda (Fagg) Flinchum. [no file]

1875 Birth: 8-1875 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William James Thompson.

………4. Thompson, Lockie

Parents: William James & 1st wife Elenora (Flinchum) Thompson.

1898 Birth: 12-1898 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

i1917 Marriage #1: Lockey Thompson m. Earnest Carroll 4-8-1917 at Sowers, Floyd Co., VA by Washington Akers, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Harmon & Vinie Carroll. She 19 yo single w/f, b.& living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm & Almedia Thompson.

Daniel Ernest Carroll, s/o Harman & Melvina (Harris) Carroll. [carroll]

………4. Thompson, Laswill

Parents: William James & 2nd wife Almeda (Flinchum) Thompson.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

………4. Thompson, John

Parents: William James & 2nd wife Almeda (Flinchum) Thompson.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

………4. Thompson, Marie A.

Parents: William James & 2nd wife Almeda (Flinchum) Thompson.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Thompson, Angeline

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1848 Birth: abt 1848 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1865 Marriage #1: Angelin Thompson m. Loyd Lester 10-10-1865 at Michael Akers', Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 21 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Ann E. Lester. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Elswick & Locky Thompson.

James Floyd or Lloyd Lester, s/o James & Ann E. (Beldon) Lester. [Lester_Ann_JamesT_Jr]

...2. Thompson, Larkin Hampton

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1850 Birth: 2-10-1850 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents as Morton H.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother.

i1872 Marriage #1: Larkin H. Thompson m. Hanah R. Harris 02-01-1872 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elswick & Locky Thompson. She single 15 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel & Eliza Harris.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H105:

…… Thompson, Larkin H. Thompson, 29 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Rosabelle 23 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Silas 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

1890:

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 16, H67:

…… Thompson, L. H. 50 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Feb 1850 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, owns home, HOH.

………… Hannah 43 yo wife, b. Nov 1856 VA, parents b. VA, m. 28y, 4 children with 3 living.

………… Elrad D. 9 yo son, b. May 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA, Pearisburg District 21, H3:

…… Thompson, L. H. 61 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 38y, rents farm, HOH.

………… R. H. 53 yo wife, b. VA, father b. VA, mother b. New Jersey, M1 38y, 4 children with 3 living.

………… S. C. 37 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 18y?, saw mill lumberman.

………… E. C. 33 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1, railroad.

………… Dove 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1, railroad.

1917 Death: 1-13-1917 Eagle Rock, Fincastle District, Botetourt Co., VA.

Larkin Hapton Thompson, 66y 11m 3d, w/m farmer, b. Feb 10, 1850 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Elzick Thompson, b. VA. Mother: Lockey Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: S. C. Thompson of Eagle Rock, VA. COD: pneumonia. Burial: Bethel, Bot. E. VA.

1917 Burial: Botetourt Co., VA.

......+ Thompson, Hannah Rosabell

Parents: Samuel & Ann Eliza (Beldon) Harris. [harris_Thomas_Elizabeth]

1854 Birth: 11-27-1854 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1856 Birth: Nov 1856 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 census)

1880, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Larkin Hampton Thompson.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with husband Larkin Hampton Thompson.

1920:

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 14, H7:

…… Thompson, Elbert D. 38 yo w/m N. & W. R.R. section foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married rents, HOH.

………… Fannie B. 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married.

………… William 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, N. & W. R.R. laborer, school.

………… Raymon 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Ray 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

………… Emery 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

………… Wesley 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Louise 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Hurbert H. 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Thompson, Hannah 74 yo divorced mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1947 Death: 5-15-1947 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA.

Hannah Bell Thompson, 92y 6m 6d, widowed w/f, b. Nov 27, 1854 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: (blank). Father: Sam Harris, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Bell Beldon, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Mrs. E. D. Thompson. COD: senile dementia. Burial: Butts, Roanoke Co., VA.

1947 Death: Butts, Roanoke Co., VA.

......3. Thompson, Silas Clayborn

Parents: Larkin Hampton & Hannah Rosabell (Harris) Thompson.

1873 Birth: abt 1873 VA.

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

i1895 Marriage #1: Silas C. Thompson m. Larrah C. Duncan 09-22-1895 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Larkin H. & Hannah Thompson. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William C. & Emeline Duncan. (NOTE: Minister's Return not completed or signed so this marriage may not have occurred)

Laura C. Duncan, d/o William Calloway “Cal” & 1st wife Elmira Emeline (Boyd) Duncan. [duncan_GeorgeReed]

1895 Marriage #2: Silas C. Thompson m. Lillie M. Alley 11-20-1895 at Asa Alley's, Floyd Co., VA by Noah Reed. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o L.H. & Hannah Thompson. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Asa M. & Matilda Alley.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 16, H45: S. Thompson, 29 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Apr 1874 VA, m. 4y, mortgaged home, HOH.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents. (wife not noted)

………+ Thompson, Lillie Myrteen I

Parents: Asa Monroe & Mary Ann Matilda (Reed) Alley. [alley_Anderson_Rachel] I

1879 Birth: 5-2-1879 VA Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 16, H45: Lillie M. 21 yo wife, b. May 1879 VA, m. 4y, 0 children.

i1924 Marriage #2: Lillie M. Thompson m. 2nd J. W. Sumner 1924 Floyd Co., VA.

John Wesley Sumner, s/o Wesley & 2nd wife Permelia “Millie”  (Duncan) Sumner. [sumner_IsaiahSr_Nancy] He was 1st m. Eliza Wood. [wood_pcva]  I

1960 Death: 2-2-1960 VA.

1960 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (with John Wesley Sumner)

......3. Thompson, Ephram C.

Parents: Larkin Hampton & Hannah Rosabell (Harris) Thompson.

1877 Birth: 6-4-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1898 Marriage #1: Ephraim C. Thompson m. Delilah M. Duncan 01-09-1898 at Robert Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Elder Isaac Reed. He 20 yrs 10 mos, single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Larkin A. & Hannah Thompson. She 20 yrs 7 mos, single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert W. & Nancy Duncan.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H194: Ephriam Thompson, 22 yo w/m farmer, b. June 1877 VA, m. 2y, rents farm, HOH.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents. (wife not noted)

………+ Thompson, Delilah M.

Parents: William Robert & Nancy Eliza (Hill) Duncan. [duncan_blanchJr]

1878 Birth: 10-1878 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H194: Delilah 21 yo wife, b. Oct 1878 VA, m. 2y, 1 child with 1 living, cannot read or write.

………4. Thompson, Bessie

Parents: Ephram & Delilah M. (Duncan) Thompson.

1899 Birth: 6-1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H194: Bessie 11/12 daughter, b. June 1899 VA.

......3. Thompson, Elbert Dove

Parents: Larkin Hampton & Hannah Rosabell (Harris) Thompson.

1891 Birth: 5-1891 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Giles Co., VA with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: Elbert m. Fannie Woolwine abt 1914.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District 124, Bowman Ave, H158:

…… Thompson, Elbert D. 28 yo w/m railroad station laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Fannie E. 21 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… William E. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Raymond L. 3y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

………… Robert J. 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 14, H7:

…… Thompson, Elbert D. 38 yo w/m N. & W. R.R. section foreman, b. VA, parents b. VA, 28 yo when 1st married rents, HOH.

………… Fannie B. 26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married.

………… William 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, N. & W. R.R. laborer, school.

………… Raymon 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Roy 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

………… Emery 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

………… Wesley 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Louise 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Hurbert H. 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Thompson, Hannah 74 yo divorced mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA, District 81-19, 157 Union St, H202:

…… Thompson, Elbert D. 48 yo w/m, unable to work, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Fannie 42 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, housework.

………… Ralph R. 16 yo son, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Warren W. 14 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Louise I. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Herbert H. 10 yo son, b. VA, completed G3, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Donald D. 8 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Leona R. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G1, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Frances E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935.

………… Jerry L. 7/12 son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA 1935. * probably incorrect entry.

1961 Death: 2-21-1961 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of 717 Yorkshire St, Salem, VA.

Elbet Dove Thompson, 69 yo retired, married, w/m N. & W. RR foreman, b. May 6, 1891 Radford, VA. Spouse: Fannie Elizabeth Woolwine Thompson. Father: Larkin Hampton Thompson. Mother: Hannah Elizabeth Harris. Informant: Mrs. E.D. Thompson of 717 Yorkshire St, Salem, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis with infarction. Burial: Cedar Lawn Sherwood Cemetery, Roanoke, VA.

1961 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

………+ Thompson, Fannie Elizabeth

Parents: Edmund & Emmazetta (Bishop) Woolwine.

1898 Birth: 7-17-1898 VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Elbert Dove Thompson.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Elbert Dove Thompson.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with husband Elbert Dove Thompson.

1984 Death: 2-18-1984 Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem City, VA but of 717 Yorkshire St, Salem, VA.

Fannie Elizabeth Thompson, 85 yo widowed w/f, b. 7-17-1898 West Virginia*. Spouse: Elbert D. Thompson. Father: Edmund Woolwine. Mother: Emzetta Bishop. Informant: Roy E. Thompson. COD: cardiac arrest. Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA. (*all census records indicate b. VA including 1940 which she gave information for)

1984 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

………4. Thompson, William E.

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1915 Birth: abt 1915 VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

………4. Thompson, Raymond Lawrence

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1917 Birth: 7-21-1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1995 Death: 9-5-1995 Salem, VA.

1995 Obit – in part: Roanoke Times, September 6, 1995 (src: Find A Grave)

Raymond Lawrence Thompson, 79, of Salem, died Tuesday, September 5, 1995. Born July 20, 1916, in Narrows, son of the late Elbert Dove and Fannie Elizabeth Thompson.

He was a veteran of World War II having served in the European Theatre as a Staff Sergeant. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter, Class of 1963, and retired from the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church where he was the Chairman of the Council on Ministries and a teacher of the Builder's Sunday School Class for over 25 years. He was an active volunteer for The Rescue Mission and Meals on Wheels. His grandsons were his pride and joy.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret H. Thompson; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Joni Thompson, David and Patricia Thompson; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Fred Frank, Lisa and Jeffrey Shawver; grandsons, Stephen, Channing, Allen and Joseph Thompson, Adam and Justin Frank, Eric and Matthew Shawver; step grandsons, Edward and Thomas Dickenson; step granddaughter, Kimberly Rhodes and her daughter, Ashley. Also surviving are brothers, Herbert H. Thompson, Jerry L. Thompson; sisters, Louise T. Bain, Leona T. Willett and Frances T. Boyd.

The family asks that memorials be made to World Hunger, c/o Central United Methodist Church, Salem, or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 8, 1995, Sherwood Burial Park followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank all of Ray's doctors and nurses at Lewis-Gale Clinic, all of the staff at Lewis-Gale Hospital on 6 West, and friends and relatives for their many, many acts of kindness and concern during his illness. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

1995 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (no photo)

………4. Thompson, Roy Edward

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1917 Birth: 10-26-1917 Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1991 Death: 12-22-1991 Bedford Co., VA.

1991 Burial:

………4. Thompson, Robert Junior

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1919 Birth: 5-31-1919 Roanoke Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1938 Marriage #1: Robert Junior Thompson m. Beulah Alphretta Farley 2-19-1938 Narrows, Giles Co., VA.

1944 Death: 11-20-1944.

1944 Burial: Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands

Pvt Robert J Thompson

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Des Philippet)

………4. Thompson, Emory Ashby

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1922 Birth: 5-8-1922 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Elizabeth City, Chesapeake Co., VA, Fort Monroe:

…… Thompson, Emory A. 18 yo single w/m soldier US Army, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Roanoke Co., VA 1935.

1941 Marriage #1: Emory Ashby Thompson m. Luetta Lee Burdette 10-20-1941 Salem, VA.

1972 Death: 11-2-1972 Montgomery Community Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Tonawanda Circle, N.W., Roanoke, VA.

Emory Ashby Thompson Sr, 50 yo widowed w/m, retired bldg. contractor, b. May 8, 1922 VA. Spouse: Luetta Lee Thompson. Father: Elbert Dove Thompson. Mother: Fanny Elizabeth Woolwine. Informant: Emory A. Thompson, Jr. COD: bullet wounds of heart; .38 pistol; suicide at home. Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

1972 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

………4. Thompson, Ralph Rodney

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1923 Birth: 10-19-1923 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1944 Death: 12-6-1944.

1944 Burial: Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Eijsden-Margraten Municipality, Limburg, Netherlands

Pvt Ralph R Thompson

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Des Philippet)

………4. Thompson, Warren Wesley

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1925 Birth: 6-15-1925 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage 1942 & Divorce 1966: from Nancy Etta Parris.

1994 Death: 1-15-1994 Dallas. Tx.

1994 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

………4. Thompson, Louise Insley

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1926 Birth: 12-11-1926 Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1945 Marriage #1: Louise Insley Thompson m. Alexander Bulay 7-2-1945 Roanoke, VA.

2013 Death: 9-1-2013 of Trivoli, New York as Louise Bain.

2013 Burial:

………4. Thompson, Herbert H.

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1929 Birth: 5-10-1929 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

2013 Death: 10-21-2013 of Smith Mountain Lake.

2013 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Herbert H. Thompson, 84, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born in Christiansburg, a son of the late Elbert D. Thompson and Fannie Woolwine Thompson, and had also resided in Indiana, North Carolina and Michigan prior to returning to Virginia. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and was a 1956 graduate of Virginia Tech, earning a degree in industrial engineering. He was employed in the glass industry, working his way up the ladder from his beginnings with PPG in 1956 to his retirement in 1997 as President and CEO of Ball Foster Glass Company, and was co-founder of Heye America, a joint venture with Germany. He was a member of Christ Community Church in Penhook, and was an avid golfer, enjoyed tennis, drawing, painting and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin sons; a grandson, John Thompson; eight brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kristin Holbrook will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090; or to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem

1995 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Roots&Branches)

………4. Thompson, Donald David

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1931 Birth: 5-14-1931 Montgomery Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1981 Death: Sept 1981

1981 Burial:

………4. Thompson, Leona Ruth

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1933 Birth: 3-12-1933 Montgomery Co., VA..

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1955 Marriage #1: Leona Ruth Thompson m. Robert Lee Willett 7-8-1955 Salem, VA.

………4. Thompson, Frances E.

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1935 Birth: abt 1935 VA.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

Marriage: unknown Boyd.

………4. Thompson, Jerry Lee

Parents: Elbert Dove & Fannie Elizabeth (Woolwine) Thompson.

1939 Birth: 8-15-1939 Roanoke Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Salem Town, Roanoke Co., VA with parents.

1962 Marriage #1: Peggy Jo Jennings 12-1-1962 Salem, VA.

...2. Thompson, Adeline E.

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1851 Birth: abt 1851 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Thompson, Julia Ann

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1853 Birth: 3-12-1853 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H106:

…… Thompson, Lockey 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Julia 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 20 yo widowed son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

………… William G. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

i1883 Marriage #1: Julia A. Thompson m. David C. Wade 02-18-1883 at Fleming Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by H.P. Hylton. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Nathan & Martha Wade. She 27 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Elswick & Larkey Thompson.

David C. Wade, s/o Nathan Washington & Martha Elizabeth (Smith) Wade. [wade_Nathan_Adelphia]

1915 Death: 3-12-1915 3rd Civil District, Roane Co., TN.

Julia Wade, 62y 6m, married w/f, b. Mch 12, 1853 VA. Father: Elsick Thompson, b. VA. Mother: Lock Lester, b. VA. Informant: G. W. Fritts of Le__ City, #3. COD: peritonitis. Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Poplar Springs.

1915 Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Poplar Spring, Roane Co., TN. Per David’s death record, he is also buried here but is not noted as such in Find A Grave)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Roane County Historical Commission)

...2. Thompson, Robert Bruce    

Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1859 Birth: Sept 1859 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1859 Birth: 12-31-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother.

i1877 Marriage #1: Robert Bruce Thompson m. Louisa Fountan Reed 12-20-1877 at Willis Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 17 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elswick & Locky Thompson. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Willis & Louisa F. Reed.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H106:

…… Thompson, Lockey 59 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house, cannot read or write, HOH.

………… Julia 26 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

………… Robert 20 yo widowed son, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

………… William G. 13 yo grandson, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write.

i1883 Marriage #2: Robert Thompson m. Elizabeth Reed 01-11-1883 at Jubal Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 24 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elswick & Lockey Thompson. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jubal D. & Rhoda Reed. I

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Reed, b. 1-17-1862 Floyd Co., VA, d. 12-25-1935 Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN, d/o Jubal D. Rhoda E. (Duncan) Reed. [reed_Emory_Miriam]

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Auburn District 63, H237:

…… Thompson, Robert 40 yo w/m mail carrier, b. Sept 1859 VA, parents b. VA, m. 21y, owns house, HOH.

………… Eliza 38 yo wife, b. Oct 1861 VA, parents b. VA, m. 21y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… Lura A. 16 yo daughter, b Aug 1884 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Flora E. 12 yo daughter, b. Aug 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Sidney 6 yo son, b. Nov 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Coy 3 yo daughter, b. Nov 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

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

1910 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN, Cumberland St, H270:

…… Tompson, Bruce 52 yo w/m house carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 29y, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie 48 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 29y, 5 children with 5 living.

………… Sidney C. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

………… Decoy L. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, grocery store delivery boy, school.

………… Danie H. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… 1 non related boarder.

1920 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN, District 71, Jay Bird St, H251:

…… Thompson, Bruce 60 yo w/m wollen mill laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Lizzie 57 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1923 Death of Robert Bruce Thompson: 9-24-1923 Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

1923 Burial of Robert Bruce Thompson: Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with Elizabeth. (no photo)

1930:

1935 Death of of Elizabeth Reed Thompson: 12-25-1935 Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

Elizabeth Reed Thompson, 73y 2m 8d, widowed w/f, b. 10-17-1862 VA. Father: J. D. Reed, b. VA. Mother: Rhoda Duncan, b. VA. Informant: Reese Hayworth of Jefferson City, TN. COD: TB followed by pulmonary hemorrhage. Burial: West View.

1935 Burial of of Elizabeth Reed Thompson: Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with Robert. (no photo)

……+ Thompson, Louisa Fountan

Parents: Willis & Lousia F. (Wade) Reed. [reed_HumphreyP_Sarah]

1852 Birth: abt 1852 Floyd Co., VA.

Death 1877-1880.

Burial:

……3. Thompson, Lura A.

Parents: Robert Bruce & 2nd wife Elizabeth (Reed) Thompson.

1884 Birth: Aug 1884 VA.

1885 Birth: 8-19-1885 VA.

Marriage #1: William Reese Haworth.

1970 Death: 12-15-1970 Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

1970 Burial: Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Penny Pennington)

……3. Thompson, Flora Effie “Effie”

Parents: Robert Bruce & 2nd wife Elizabeth (Reed) Thompson.

1886 Birth: Aug 1886 VA. (src: 1900 census)

1887 Birth: 8-24-1887. (src: tombstone)

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

Marriage #1: Isaac Richard Haworth.

1962 Death: 4-19-1962.

1962 Burial: Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

Isaac Richard Haworth

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Penny Pennington)

……3. Thompson, Sidney Colonel

Parents: Robert Bruce & 2nd wife Elizabeth (Reed) Thompson.

1891 Birth: 22-26-1891

1893 Birth: Nov 1893 VA.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

1920 Residence:

…… Thompson, Colonel, 26 yo Corporal in US Army, Dierdorf, Germany, Military and Naval Forces, residence in US: Jefferson City TN.

1928 Death: 9-26-1928 US Veterans Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Colonel S. Thompson, Cpl, Co., L. 22 US Inf., 36y 9m 20d, single w/m, b. Nov 26, 1891 VA, Father: Robert Thompson, b. VA. Mother: Elizabeth Reed, b. VA. COD: sarcoma of lungs with metastasis to liver, spleen, stomach, & subcutaneous tissues. Burial: Jefferson City, TN.

1928 Burial: Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN. (no photo)

……3. Thompson, Decoy Lee “Coy”

Parents: Robert Bruce & 2nd wife Elizabeth (Reed) Thompson.

1895 Birth: 11-26-1895 VA.

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: Coy m. Willie Ann Cox 3-7-1914 Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN.

1920 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN, District 71, Jay Bird St, H250:

…… Tompson, Coy L. 24 yo w/m woolen mills laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Willie 27 yo wife, b. TN, parents b. TN.

………… Iva R. 4y 11/12 daughter, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN.

………… Francis 1y 10/12 daughter, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN.

1930 Residence: Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, District 61, 523 Blount St, H278:

…… Thompson, Coy E. 35 yo w/m woolen mill weaver, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Willie A. 37 yo wife, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN, 22 yo when 1st married

………… Iva R. 15 yo daughter, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

………… Francis 12 yo daughter, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

………… James 8y 9/12 son, b. TN, father b. VA, mother b. TN, school.

1931 Death: 12-14-1931 Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Coy Lee Thompson, 37 yo married w/m, b. (date blank) VA. Spouse: (blank). Father: Robert Thompson, b. VA. Mother: Elizabeth Reed, b. VA. Informant: Mrs. Coy Thompson. COD: poisoning – rat poison – suicide at home. Burial: Woodlawn Cem.

1931 Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Coy Lee Thompson

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Michael McNeal)

………+ Thompson, Willie Ann

Parents: George Washington & Florida Lutitia (Gass) Cox. [no file]

1893 Birth: abt 1893 TN.

1920 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with husband Decoy Lee “Coy” Thompson.

1930 Residence: Knoxville, Knox Co., TN with husband Decoy Lee “Coy” Thompson.

1981 Death: 5-21-1981 Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Note: (src: Find A Grave)

When Willie Ann Cox was born on April 13, 1892, in Mossy Creek, Tennessee, her father, George, was 35 and her mother, Florida, was 31. Willie was the fifth of eight children.

She married Coy Lee Thompson on March 7, 1914, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. They had six children in 18 years.

She died on May 21, 1981, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 89, as a result of injuries incurred in an automobile accident.

1981 Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Willie Ann <i>Cox</i> Thompson

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Michael McNeal)

………4. Thompson, Iva R. Ruth

Parents: Decoy Lee “Coy” & Willie Ann (Cox) Thompson.

1915 Birth: abt 1915 TN.

1920 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

1930 Residence: Knoxville, Knox Co., TN with parents.

………4. Thompson, Frances Lee

Parents: Decoy Lee “Coy” & Willie Ann (Cox) Thompson.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 TN.

1920 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

1930 Residence: Knoxville, Knox Co., TN with parents.

………4. Thompson, James

Parents: Decoy Lee “Coy” & Willie Ann (Cox) Thompson.

1921 Birth: abt 1921 TN.

1930 Residence: Knoxville, Knox Co., TN with parents.

……3. Thompson, Dana Hayti {m}

Parents: Robert Bruce & 2nd wife Elizabeth (Reed) Thompson.

1899 Birth: 8-21-1899 Jefferson Co., TN

1900 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN with parents.

...2. Thompson, James C.

?Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1855 Birth: abt 1855 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

...2. Thompson, Octava

?Parents: Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

1857 Birth: abt 1857 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson.

End Elswick & Lockey (Lester) Thompson Family.