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Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest Family

 

1. Vest, Samuel Littleberry

Parents: Littleberry & 1st wife Mary (Moore) Vest.

1813 Birth: 6-8-1813 Franklin Co., VA.

I1833 Marriage #1: Samuel L. Vest m. Sarah Iddings 09-12-1833 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. Little Berry Vest gave permission to marry. She d/o Henry Iddings per permission note.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Samuel Vest, 37 yo w/m farmer, b. Franklin, $1000, HOH. Sarah 32 yo w/f, b. Floyd. Henry 16 yo w/m, b. Franklin.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Samuel L. Vest, 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3000, HOH. Sarah 42 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Samuel L. Vest, 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $2,000/620, HOH. Sarah 52 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H60: Samuel L. Vest, 67 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. Sarah 62 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Samuel L. Vest, 77 yo. Sarah 72 yo.

1890 Death: 9-22-1890 Floyd Co., VA. COD: cancer. Age: 77y 2m 20d.

1890 Burial:

...+ Vest, Sarah

Parents: Henry III & Lydia W. (Wilson) Iddings.

1817 Birth: 11-1-1817 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Samuel Littleberry Vest.

1890 Death: 6-27-1890 Floyd Co., VA, d/o COD: flux. Age: 62y 7m 10d.

1890 Burial:

...2. Vest, Henry L

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1834 Birth: 6-18-1834 Franklin Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Military: Enlisted in Company 1st, Stuart Horse Light Artilary.

i1854 Marriage #1: Henry L. Vest m. Rebecca J. Hall 12-19-1854 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Sarah Vest. She 17 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Sarah Hall.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H131: Henry L. 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/500, HOH. Rebecca J. 22 yo w/f, b. VA. Sarah S. 4 yo w/f, b. VA. Charles William 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

1862 Death: 10-22-1862 Winchester, VA. COD: COD: typhoid fever. Born Floyd Co., VA, s/o S. & Sarah.

......+ Vest, Rebecca Jane

Parents: Sarah Hall. (can’t id)

1838 Birth: abt 1838 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Henry L. Vest.

i1865 Marriage #2: Rebecca Jane Vest m. 2nd William Nathan Conner 05-02-1865 at J. A. Bell's, Floyd Co., VA by John A. Bell. He 26 yo single boot & shoemaker, b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Costly & Lydia Conner. She widowed 27 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Sally Hall.

William Nathan Conner, s/o Costly & Lydia (Hall) Conner. [Conner_WilliamN_RebeccaJ]

......3. Vest, Sarah Sarlida

Parents: Henry L. & Rebecca Jane (Hall) Vest.

1856 Birth: 2-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H271:

…… Vest, Sarah S. 14 yo w/f, b. VA, William N. Conner HOH. (stepfather)

I1872 Marriage #1: Sarah S. Veste m. B. H. (Burwell Henry) Eanes 07-25-1872 at Nathan Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joel & Elizabeth Eanes. She single 16 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Rebecca Veste.

Burwell Henry Eanes, s/o Joseph Scott “Joel” & Elizabeth (Taylor) Eanes. [eanes]

......3. Vest, Charles William

Parents: Henry L. & Rebecca Jane (Hall) Vest.

1858 Birth: 1-24-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H125:

Iddings, William 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $400/150-HOH

Sarah 67 yo keeping house,

Chs William Vest 12 yo at home

William Vest 25 yo w/m farm laborer-$0/250

Elizabeth A. Vest 23 yo without occ.

Sarah K. Vest (no age),

William H. Vest 2 mo, b. April.

i1876 Marriage #1: Charles W. Vest m. Octavia F. Iddings 3-8-1876 Floyd Co., VA. He 18 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Rebecca Vest. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry B. & Martha Iddings.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H317: Charles W. Vest, 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Chas W. Vest, 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Charles W. Vest, 42 yo w/m (no occ. noted), b. Jan 1858 VA, m. 24y, owns farm, HOH. 

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, East Main Str, H7: Charles W. Vest, 52 yo w/m Floyd County Treasurer, M1 34y, rents farm, HOH.

i1926 Marriage #2: C. W. Vest m. Laura King 1926 Floyd Co., VA. He 68 yo widowed w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence: Simpsons, VA, s/o Henry L. & Rebecca Vest. She 59 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence: Simpsons, VA, d/o Eli & Abba Board.

Laura Ann Board, d/o Eli & Abigail (Walters) Board. She was 1st m. to Thomas Peter King.

1954 Death: 10-19-1954 Floyd Co., VA.

1954 Obit: Charles Will Vest age 96 died, at the home of his daughter, Linda Vest Compton, Floyd, Virginia, he was former treasurer, of Floyd County, farmer, and merchant at Goose Creek where he owned the store and later sold it to Roscoe and Bonnie Vest Willis. He is survived by three sons, Letcher Vest, Samuel Vest and Albert Washington Vest; six daughters, Jane Conner, Marcella Conner, Jinner Carr, May Lawrence, Ada Sexton, and Linda Compton, 34 great-grandchildren, 77 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services at Havens Chapel, interment in Iddings Cemetery. Charlie Will lived to be around 97 years old and was never in the hospital.

1954 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (no pic)

.........+ Vest, Octavia Frances I

Parents: Henry B. & Martha (Whitenack) Iddings. [iddings] I

1858 Birth: 4-5-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H317: Octavia 22 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Octavia 32 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Octavia F. 42 yo wife, b. Apr 1858 VA, m. 24y, 9 children with 9 living, cannot read/write.  

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, East Main Str, H7: Octava F. 52 yo wife, b. VA, M1 34y, 9 children with 9 living.

1923 Death: 6-7-1923 Floyd Co., VA.

1923 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (no pic)

.........4. Vest, Henry Letcher

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1876 Birth: 12-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H317: Henry L. 2 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Henry R. 13 yo.

I1899 Marriage #1: Henry L. Vest m. Ella King 12-26-1899 at Doctor King's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Chas W. & Octavia Vest. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Ruben & Martha King.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H205: Henry L. Vest, 23 yo w/m Sawyer or Lawyer (a # is written over 1st 2 letters), b. Dec 1876 VA, m. 0y, rents house, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H123: Henry L. Vest, 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 10y, owns farm, HOH.

1976 Death: 12-20-1976.

Obit: (contributed by Rena Worthen 2003)

The Floyd Press

December 30, 1976
Floyd - Henry Letcher Vest, age 100, died Monday night December 20, 1976, in a Roanoke hospital.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. N. C. (Gertrude) Shaver of Roanoke, and Mrs. Burton Agetha Austin of Check, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Compton and Mrs. Howard Sexton, both of Floyd, Mrs. Marcella Conner of Salem; one brother, Sam Vest, Christiansburg; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1976, at 11:00 am. at Havens Chapel Methodist Church, Terrys Fork, with the Rev. Floyd Murphy officiating. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem.

1976 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

.............+ Vest, Ella

Parents: Reuben & 1st wife Martha E. (Ridgeway) King. [king]

1881 Birth: 4-16-1880 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H205: Ellen 19 yo wife, b. Apr 1881 VA, m. 0y, 0 children with 0 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H123: Eller 30 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, M1 10y, 3 children with 3 living.

1953 Death: 12-26-1953 Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Ella King Vest, 73 yo married w/f, b. Apr 16, 1880 VA. Spouse: Henry Letcher Vest. Father: Ruben King. Mother: Martha Ridgeway. Mr. H. Letcher Vest of Check, VA. COD: cerebral hemorrhage with rt hemiplegia. Burial: Sherwood Cemetery, Roanoke, VA.

1953 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA. (not noted as such in Find A Grave)

.............5. Vest, Lala Pearl

Parents: Henry Letcher & Ella (King) Vest.

1901 Birth: 11-10-1900 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H123: Lola P. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

I1921 Marriage #1: Lala P. Vest m. L. C. Vest 6-16-1921 Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by E. L. Bowyer, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He 21 yo single w/m carpenter, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o L. L. & Odell Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o H. L. & Ella Vest.

Leslie Clarence Vest, s/o Lewis Lemon & Roena Odell (Craighead) Vest. [vest1]

1974 Death: Jan 1974 Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

1974 Burial:

.............5. Vest, Frances Gertrude

Parents: Henry Letcher & Ella (King) Vest.

1903 Birth: 4-18-1903 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H123: Frances G. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

Marriage #1: Noah C. Shaver.

1986 Death: 4-2-1986 Sullivan Co., TN.

1986 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

.............5. Vest, Marvin C.

Parents: Henry Letcher & Ella (King) Vest.

1905 Birth: 8-16-1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H123: Marvin C. 4 yo son, b. VA.

Marriage #1: Claudie V. Hughes.

1952 Death: 3-30-1952 Roanoke City, VA.

1952 Burial:

.........4. Vest, Martha Jane “Jane”

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1879 Birth: 10-18-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H317: Martha J. 1 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Martha H. 11 yo.

i1900 Marriage #1: Martha J. Vest m. B. W. Conner 01-24-1900 at C.W. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Erastus & Laura Conner. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o C.W. & Octavia Vest.

Brainard Whitfield Conner, b. 12-20-1875, d. 1945, s/o Erasmus Alvin “Ras” & Laura Green (Smith) Conner. [Conner_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1957 Death: 1957.

1957 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. (with Brainard)

.........4. Vest, Lucy Rejiner I

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1881 Birth: “Rejena” b. 8-11-1881 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Lucy R. 9 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Lucy R. 18 yo daughter, b. Aug 1881 VA, school.

I1902 Marriage #1: Lucy R. Vest m. C. O. Carr 2-5-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Z. E. & Mahala Carr. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. W. & Octavia Vest. [ancestry.com transcription; no image]

Cary Oliver Carr, b. 2-18-1880, d. 6-14-1964, s/o Zachariah Elsworth & Mahala Catherine (Manning/Mannon) Carr. [carr] I

1969 Death: 4-17-1969.

1969 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. (with Cary)

.........4. Vest, Samuel Preston

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1884 Birth: 12-23-1884 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Samuel P. 5 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Samuel P. 15 yo son, b. Dec 1884 VA, school.

I1907 Marriage #1: Samuel Vest m. Alabama Lawrence 4-3-1907 at P. R. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 22 yo single w/m sawyer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o C. W. & O. F. Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Asa & Elizabeth Lawrence.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H121: Samuel P. Vest, 25 yo w/m merchant of general store, b. VA, M1 3y, rents house, HOH.

1981 Death: 3-4-1981.

1981 Burial: Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terry Forks, Floyd Co., VA as Samuel Preston Vest.

............+ Vest, Alabama

Parents: Asa H. & Elizabeth H. (Smith) Lawrence. [lawrence2]

1890 Birth: 2-10-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H121: Alabama 20 yo wife, b. VA, M1 3y, 1 child with 1 living.

1981 Death: 3-4-1981. Exact same DOD as husband???. CHECK AGAIN

1981 Burial: Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terry Forks, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Vest, Gwendolyn

Parents: Samuel Preston & Alabama (Lawrence) Vest.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H121: Gwendolyn 1 yo daughter, b. VA.

.........4. Vest, Albert Washington

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest.

1887 Birth: 12-7-1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Albert W. 3 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Albert W. 12 yo son, b. Dec 1887 VA, school.

i1907 Marriage #1: Albert Vest m. Wilda McNeil 7-3-1907 at P. R. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o C. W. & O. F. Vest. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o H. B. & L. E. McNiel.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H119: Albert W. Vest, 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA M1 2y, own farm, HOH.

1973 Death: 1-29-1973.

1973 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

............+ Vest, Wilda Archester

Parents: Hamtranic Benford “Ham” & Lucy Ellen (Aldredge) McNiel. [McNiel_JamesI_2wives]

1891 Birth: 2-7-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H119: Wildie 19 yo wife, b. VA, M1 2y, 1 child with 1 living.

1981 Death: 10-5-1981 Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of Rt 1 Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Wilda McNeil Vest, 90 yo widowed w/f, b. Feb 7, 1891 VA. Spouse: Albert W. Vest. Father: Ham McNeil. Mother: Lucy Aldridge. Informant: Gratton Vest. COD: probable pulmonary embolism – immediate; relative immobility – 5 days; fall at home with multiple rib fractures on left and laceration of scape – 5 days. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA Oct 7, 1981.

1981 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Vest, Bonnie Bernice

Parents:  Albert Washington & Wilda Archester (McNiel) Vest.

1908 Birth: 4-6-1908 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H119: Bernie 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1926 Marriage #1: Bonne Vest m. Roscoe W. Willis 1926 Floyd Co., VA.

Roscoe William Willis, s/o George H. & Maggie M. (Conner) Willis. [Willis_Robert_Sarah]

.........4. Vest, Marcella Maye

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest.

1891 Birth: 3-7-1891 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Marseller 9 yo daughter, b. Mar 1891 VA.

1906 Marriage #1: Marsella Vest m. Robert W. Conner 12-26-1906 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o E. A. & Laura Conner. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. W. & O. F. Vest.

Robert Willis Conner, s/o Erasmus Alvin “Ras” & Laura Green (Smith) Conner. [Conner_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1987 Death: 2-22-1987 Salem, VA.

1987 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA.

.........4. Vest, Malinda E.

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1893 Birth: 7-9-1893 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Malindia E. 6 yo daughter, b. July 1893 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, East Main Str, H7: Malind E. 16 yo daughter, b. VA.

I1913 Marriage #1: Malinda E. Vest m. William A. Compton 1-8-1913 Floyd Co., VA by I. N. Munday, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 27 yo single w/m merchant, b. Patrick Co., VA & livingin Floyd Co., VA, s/o I. M. & Alminta Compton. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. W. & Octavia F. Vest.

William Alfred Compton, b. 7-16-1885, d. 9-13-1960, Ira M. & Alminta (Dehart) Compton. [compton]

1983 Death: 7-12-1983.

1983 Burial: Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA. (with William) (pg33)

.........4. Vest, W. Ada

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1896 Birth: 1-1896 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: William A. 4 yo DAUGHTER, b. Jan 1896 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, East Main Str, H7: Ada 14 yo DAUGHTER, b. VA.

.........4. Vest, Bertha M.

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1899 Birth: 9-1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H235: Bertha M. 7/12 daughter, b. Sep 1899 VA.

.........4. Vest, Frances M.

Parents: Charles William & Octavia Frances (Iddings) Vest. I

1900 Birth: abt 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, Floyd Town, East Main Str, H7: Frances M. 10 yo daughter, b. VA.

......3. Vest, M. L. (female)

Parents: Henry L. & Rebecca Jane (Hall) Vest.

1861 Birth: 6-18-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

...2. Vest, Berry M.              

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1836 Birth: 4-15-1836 Franklin Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Berry 14 yo w/m, b. Franklin.

I1858 Marriage #1: Berry M. Vest m. Harriet E. Swepston 11-11-1858 Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. He 22 yo single farmer, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Sarah Vest. or He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd, s/o Samuel & Sarah Vest. She single 22 yo, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o George & Mary Swebston. or She 21 yo single w/f, b. Franklin & living in Floyd, d/o George & Polly Swepston.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H115: Berry M. 24 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/75, HOH.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H185: Berry M. 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/100, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: Berry M. 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Berry M. Vest, 54 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H123:

…… Vest, John H. 33 yo widowed w/m produce huckster, b. Oct 1866 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm, HOH.

……… Berry M. 64 yo widowed father, b. Apr 1836 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm.

……… Louvina F. 35 yo single sister, b. Dec 1864 VA, parens b. VA.

……… Edgar L. 9 yo son, b. Mar 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Florence M. 4 yo daughter, b. Dec 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Essie G. 2 yo daughter, b. Aug 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Light, Victor O. 18 yo w/m farm laborer, b. (no mon) 1882 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H56: Berry M. Vest, 74 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. VA, owns farm, HOH.

1918 Death: 2-19-1918.

1918 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Vest, Harriet E.

Parents: George Washington & Mary “Polly” (Elliott) Swepston. [Swepston_George_Mary]

1836 Birth: 9-6-1836 Franklin Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H115: Harriet E. 24 yo.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H185: Harriet E. 33 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: Harriet E. 43 yo wife, b. VA.

1882 Death: 8-21-1882.

1882 Burial: Samuel L. Quesenberry Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

......3. Vest, Samuel Sidney

Parents: Berry M. & Harriet E. (Swepston) Vest.

1859 Birth: 11-22-1859 Floyd Co., VA.

1859 Death: 11-26-1859 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown. Age: 4d.

1859 Burial:

......3. Vest, David Washington

David Washington Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Andrew W)

Parents: Berry M. & Harriet E. (Swepston) Vest.

1860 Birth: 9-30-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H185: David W. 9 yo, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: David W. 19 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

i1886 Marriage #1: David W. Vest m. Admonia E. Conner 02-15-1886 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Berry M. & Harriet Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Daniel P. & Elizabeth Conner.

1890: not noted to be in Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H130:

…… Vest, David 39 yo w/m miller, b. Sep 1860 VA, parents b. VA, m. 14y, owns home, HOH.

………… Admonia E. 31 yo wife, b. June 1868 VA, m. 14y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Cleophus 11 yo son, b. Mar 1889 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Gertrude 7 yo daughter, b. Apr 1893 VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Grace 3 yo daughter, b. Sep 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H67:

…… Vest, David 49 yo w/m miller – grinds grain, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 24y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Admonia 42 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 24y, 3 children with 3 living.

………… Gertrude I. 16 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Gracie C. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1928 Marriage #2: David W. Vest m. 2nd Viola Epperly 11-3-1928 Montgomery Co., VA. He 68 yo s/o Berry M. Vest & Harriett Swepston. She 60 yo s/o d/o Byrd Hall & Bettie Muncey.

Viola M. Hall, d/o Bird & 2nd wife Susan Elizabeth “Bettie” (Munsey/Muncey) Hall. [Hall_David_Abigail] She was 1st married to Henry Epperly, 1866-1927, s/o William & Mary Ann (Wimmer) Epperly and buried with him in the Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. [Epperly_Daniel_2wives] She’ll m. 3rd David Wesley Link, s/o David & Adeline (Smith) Link. [Link_David_2wives]

1932 Death: 1-4-1932 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

David Washington Vest, 71y 3m 4d, married w/m farmer, b. 1860 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Viola Epperly Vest. Father: Berry M. Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Harriett Swepston, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA. Informant: Cleophas E. Vest of Roanoke, VA. COD: carcinoma of stomach. Burial: Wilson, Floyd Co.

1932 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

David Washington Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Andrew W)

....…..+ Vest, Admonia Elizabeth “Addie”

Admonia Conner Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Andrew W)

Parents: Daniel Peter & Elizabeth “Betsy” (Wilson) Conner. [Conner_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1868 Birth: 6-1-1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1890: not noted to be in Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband David Washington Vest.

1925 Death: 2-18-1925 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Admonia Elizabeth Vest, 56y 8m 17d, married w/f, b. June 1, 1868 Floyd. Spouse: David W. Vest. Father: Daniel P. Conner, b. Floyd. Mother: Elizabeth Wilson, b. Floyd. Informant: (blank) COD: lobar pneumonia of left lung & pleurisy. Burial: Wilson Cemetery.

1925 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

Admonia Conner Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Andrew W)

.........4. Vest, Cleophus Edwin

Parents: David Washington & Admonia Elizabeth “Addie” (Conner) Vest.

1889 Birth: 5-27-1889 Floyd Co., VA.

1890: not noted to be in Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1912 Marriage #1: He m. Effie Viola Sink 3-2-1912

Effie Viola Sink, b. 5-27-1889 Franklin Co., VA.

1946 Death: 3-21-1946.

1946 Burial:

.........4. Vest, Gertrude Iva

Parents: David Washington & Admonia Elizabeth “Addie” (Conner) Vest.

1893 Birth: 4-29-1893 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1913 Marriage #1: Gertrude Iva Vest m. Richard M. Shank 9-13-1913 Floyd Co., VA. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joel & Mary Shank. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o David W. & Admonia E. Vest.

Richard Miles Shank, b. 5-28-1886 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joel & Mary Antoinette (Wickham) Shank. [shank]

.........4. Vest, Grace Ella

Parents: David Washington & Admonia Elizabeth “Addie” (Conner) Vest.

1896 Birth: 9-9-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1915 Marriage #1: Gracie E. Vest m. Chester W. Whitenack 2-14-1915 at P. R. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 20 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o blank & M. A. Whitenack. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o D. W. & A. E. Vest.

Chester William Whitenack, b. 3-12-1895 Floyd Co., VA, d. 3-13-1982, s/o Oscar Wiley & Mathursia Ann “Thursey” (Lawrence) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey]

1971 Death: 8-25-1971 Lewis Gale Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of Rt 1 Check, VA.

Gracie Vest Whitenack, 74 yo married w/f, b. Sept 9, 1896 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Chester William Whitenack. Father: David Washington Vest. Mother: Admonia Conner. Informant: C. W. Whitenack. COD: cardiac shock – myocardial infarction. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA Aug 27, 1871. Undertaker: Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, VA.

1971 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Andrew W)

......3. Vest, Sarah Lorena Florence

Parents: Berry M. & Harriet E. (Swepston) Vest.

1863 Birth: 12-7-1863 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H185: Lorena F. 6 yo, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: Sarah L. F. 17 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lovinia 25 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H123:

…… Vest, John H. 33 yo widowed w/m produce huckster, b. Oct 1866 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm, HOH.

……… Berry M. 64 yo widowed father, b. Apr 1836 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm.

……… Louvina F. 35 yo single sister, b. Dec 1864 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Edgar L. 9 yo son, b. Mar 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Florence M. 4 yo daughter, b. Dec 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Essie G. 2 yo daughter, b. Aug 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Light, Victor O. 18 yo w/m farm laborer, b. (no mon) 1882 VA, parents b. VA.

i1901 Marriage #1: Lorena F. Vest m. Gideon L. Lawrence 06-27-1901 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest, Minister of the M.E. Church. He 58 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob B. & Nancy Lawrence. She 38 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o B.M. Vest.

Gideon L. Lawrence, b. 9-10-1843 Montgomery Co., VA, d. 5-18-1902 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob B. & 1st wife Nancy (Rutrough) Lawrence. [Lawrence_Jacob_2wives]

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H56: Larena F. Vest, 46 yo widowed dau/farmer, b. VA, 0 children with 0 living, Berry M. Vest HOH.

i1918 Marriage #2: Lorena F. Lawrence m. 2nd Leandre H. Whitenack 7-21-1918 at H. W. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by H. V. Cole, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 58 yo widowed w/m mechanic, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jonathan & Sarah Whitenack. She 53 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o B. M. & Harriet E. Vest.

Leanders Horace Whitenack, s/o Jonathan A. & 1st wife Sarah (Vest) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey] Jonathan was 1st married to Alla Dora Shank, 1868-1914. [Shank_LewisR_2wives]

1937 Death: 3-31-1937.

1937 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Vest, John Henry

Parents: Berry M. & Harriet E. (Swepston) Vest.

1868 Birth: 10-5-1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H185: John Henry 1 yo, at home.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: John H. 16 yo son, b. VA.

i1891 Marriage #1: John H. Vest m. 1st Lillie Florence Light 06-28-1891 at Henry W. Light's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Berry M. & Harriet E. Vest. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry W. & Mary M. Light.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H123:

…… Vest, John H. 33 yo widowed w/m produce huckster, b. Oct 1866 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm, HOH.

……… Berry M. 64 yo widowed father, b. Apr 1836 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm.

……… Louvina F. 35 yo single sister, b. Dec 1864 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Edgar L. 9 yo son, b. Mar 1891 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Florence M. 4 yo daughter, b. Dec 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Essie G. 2 yo daughter, b. Aug 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Light, Victor O. 18 yo w/m farm laborer, b. (no mon) 1882 VA, parents b. VA.

i1901 Marriage #2: J.H. Vest m. 2nd Agranda P. Tice 12-04-1901 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He 33 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o B.M. & Harriet E. Vest. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o D.W. & Martha Tice.

Agranda Palestine “Pallie” Tice, b. 5-6-1880 VA, d. 1979, d/o Daniel W. & Martha (Snuffer) Tice.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H53:

...... Vest, John H. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M2 8y, owns farm, HOH.

............ Amanda P. 29 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 8y, 4 children with 4 living.

............ Edgar L. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

............ Flossie M. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Essie G. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Hubert W. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Louis B. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Susa R. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ralph B. 3/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H117:

...... Vest, John H. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Pallice 39 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Essie 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Wade 17 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Lewis 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Susie 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Ralph 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Audra 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Alene 4y 11/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Hugh 2y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1961 Death: 6-1-1961.

1961 Obit: Submitted by Rena Worthen, 11/2004

Thursday June 8, 1961 The Floyd Press

John Henry Vest 92 died at his home Thursday morning.
Survivers are his wife Mrs. Agranda Tice Vest, Check; five daughters Mrs. Flossie Wright and Mrs. Fred Sweeney, Roanoke; Mrs Erastus Sisson, Salem; Mrs. Ted Lee and Miss Allie Vest, Check; six sons, Edgar Vest, Augusta, Illinois; Wade, Lewis, Hugh, and Horace Vest, all of Check; Ralph vest of Floyd; 34 grandchildren; 37 great grand children and 13 great - great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Stonewall church by Eld. B. O. Thompson and Rev. C. H. Wickham with burial in the family cemetery.

1961 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA. (Stone includes both wives)

.........+ Vest, Lydia Florence “Lettie”

Parents: Henry Washington & 1st wife Mary Magdaline (Lawrence) Light. [light]

1873 Birth: 1873 Floyd Co., VA.

1899 Death: 1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1899 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Edgar L.

Parents: John Henry Vest & 1st wife Lydia Florence “Lettie” (Light) Vest.

1891 Birth: Mar 1891 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father as HOH.

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

.........4. Vest, Florence Maude “Flossie”

Parents: John Henry Vest & 1st wife Lydia Florence “Lettie” (Light) Vest.

1896 Birth: 6-29-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father as HOH.

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

i1912 Marriage #1: Flossie Vest m. E. L. Wright 9-10-1912 at P. R. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jas. L. & Elizabeth Wright. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John H. & L. F. Vest.

Eldridge Leonard Wright, s/o James Lemon & Sarah Elizabeth (Richards) Wright. [Wright]

1989 Death: 11-12-1989.

1989 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Mrs. Flossie Vest Wright, age 93, of Roanoke, died Sunday. She was the widow of Eldridge L. Wright, Sr., and was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Lititia Atkinson, Mary York, both of Richmond; Martha Blankenship, Christiansburg; Dorothy Brammer, Margaret Carter, both of Roanoke; her sons; Eldridge L. Wright, Jr., James Henry Wright, both of Roanoke; John Lemon Wright, New Mexico; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Edward (Lena) Wright; brothers, Wade Vest, Ralph Vest, Horace Vest, Hugh Vest, all of Floyd County; her sisters, Audrey Lee, Allie Vest, both of Floyd County; Essie Sisson, Alline Sweeney, both of Salem; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. William Hartsfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

1989 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Essie G.

Parents: John Henry Vest & 1st wife Lydia Florence “Lettie” (Light) Vest.

1897 Birth: Aug 1897 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father as HOH.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

i1920 Marriage #1: Essie Vest m. Erastus Sisson 5-16-1920 Floyd Co., VA by J. K. Rumburg, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 28 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. H. & Virginia C. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John Henry & Catherine.

Erastus Sisson, s/o John Henry & Virginia Catherine (Board) Sisson. [Sisson_JohnH_Hannah]

.........4. Vest, Hubert Wade

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1902 Birth: 10-22-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1928 Marriage #1: Hubert m. Beulah Medley 9-1-1928.

1991 Death: 4-18-1991 Roanoke Co., VA.

1991 Burial:

.........4. Vest, Louis Bohon

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1905 Birth: 2-9-1905 Floyd Co., VA, d. 7-30-1983 Floyd Co., VA.

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

Marriage #1: He m. Estelle Landers.

.........4. Vest, Susie Rae

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1907 Birth: 1907 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1927 Marriage #1: She m. Fred Douglas Sweeney 12-21-1927 Bristol, TN

Fred Douglas Sweeney, 1900-1973, s/o Elkanah Kane & 2nd wife Ida Lelia (Yeatts) Sweeney. After Susie’s death Fred m. her sister, Allene Gertrude Vest. [Sweeney_Joel_Nancy]

1935 Death: 5-16-1935 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Susie Ray Sweeney, 27y 8m 16d, married w/f, b. (dob is blank) Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Fred Sweeney. Father: John H. Vest. Mother: Pallie Tice, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Fred Sweeney. COD: albuminuria – d. 5 hrs after birth of child. Burial: blank. Undertaker: J. M. Tise, Floyd, VA.

1935 Burial: Richards Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

.........4. Vest, Ralph Berry

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1910 Birth: 1-24-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1935 Marriage #1: Ralph B. Vest m. Irene Akers 12-19-1935 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 25 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Check, VA, s/o J. H. Vest & Pallie Tice. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jeff Akers & Della Cannaday.

Irene Akers, b. 8-8-1911 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jefferson Davis & Della May (Cannaday) Akers. [no file – check again]

.........4. Vest, Audra

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1913 Birth: abt 1913 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Allene Gertrude

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1915 Birth: 1-19-1915 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1937 Marriage #1: Allene Vest m. Fred D. Sweeney 4-6-1937 Floyd Co., VA by J.M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 36 yo widowed w/m merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o E. K. Sweeney & Lelia Yeatts. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. H. Vest & Pallie Tice.

Fred Douglas Sweeney, s/o Elkanah Kane & 2nd wife Ida Lula (Yeatts) Sweeney. [Sweeney_Joel_Nancy]

2011 Death: 1-27-2011 of Salem, VA.

2011 Obit: ROANOKE TIMES, Jan 29, 2011 (src: Find A Grave)

Allene Vest Sweeney, 96, of Salem, and formerly of Floyd, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2011, with her family by her bedside.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Sweeney; four sisters; and five brothers. Allene was the daughter of John Henry and Pallie Vest, of Check, VA.

Fred and Allene were instrumental in founding the Floyd Church of the Nazarene where Allene served as missionary President for many years and enjoyed working in the nursery. The family moved to the Roanoke Valley in 1956 where they supported growth in the Garden City Church of the Nazarene and later the Hollins Church of the Nazarene where she received special recognition for 20 plus years of service in the Nursery Department.

Surviving are her children, Freddie Dalton (Bill), Susie Poff, and Audrey Poff (Wilson), all residing in the Roanoke area, Betty Rodabaugh (Larry), of Milwaukee, WI, Doris Moses (Joe), of Nashville, TN, Lynwood Sweeney (Skip), of Helen, GA, and Wayne Sweeney (Janette), of Salem. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; 15 great-greatgrandchildren; brother, Horace Vest; and sister, Allie Vest, of Check, VA.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the Rev. Lynn Riddle of Hollins Church of the Nazarene and Drs. Hooper and Somorin, and the caring nursing staff on the 3rd Floor at Lewis Gale Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hollins Church of the Narzarene, 7039 Plantation Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral Services will be conducted 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Lynn Riddle and the Rev. Dan Freeland. A Graveside Service will be conducted 10 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

2011 Burial: Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA with Fred. (no photo)

.........4. Vest, Hugh

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Horace David

Parents: John Henry Vest & 2nd wife Agranda Palestine “Pallie” (Tice) Vest.

1922 Birth: 7-12-1922 Floyd Co., VA.

1950 Marriage #1: Horace David Vest m. Aberdeen McNiel 3-4-1950 Rogers, Montgomery Co., VA. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Check, VA, s/o John Henry Vest & Palestine Tice. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Pilot, VA, d/o W.P. McNiel & Ruth Willard.

Aberdeen McNiel, 1929-2002, d/o William Peter & Violet Ruth (Willard) McNiel. [McNiel_William_2wives]

2013 Death: 4-15-2013.

2013 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

...... Swepston, Mary

b. abt 1803 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H62: Mary Swepston, 73 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. VA, Berry M. Vest HOH.

...... Gearhart, Mckinley

b. abt 1897 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H56: Mckinley Gearhart, 13 yo single w/m, b. VA, “one of family”, farm laborer, Berry M. Vest HOH.

...2. Vest, Charles D.

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1838 Birth: 4-5-1838 Franklin Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Charles 12 yo w/m, b. Franklin.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Charles 22 yo w/m, b. VA, farmer.

I1865 Marriage #1: Charles Vest m. Margaret Ellen Hoback 09-26-1865 at Jacob Hoback's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 27 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Sarah Vest. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Magdaline Hoback.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H1: Charles D. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/380, HOH.

1878 Death: 3-2-1878 at home, Floyd Co., VA. COD: pneumonia. Age: 40y. or COD locked bowels per Margaret’s pension application.

1878 Burial:

......+ Vest, Margaret Ellen

Parents: William & Magdaline (Bowman) Hoback. (hoback)

1847 Birth: 1847 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H1: Margaret E. 23 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: Margaret E. 31 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, HOH.

I1884 Marriage #2: Margaret E. Vest m. 2nd Calvin A. Yeatts 02-14-1884 at the bride's residence, Floyd Co., VA by Geo. H. Thomson, Pastor M.E. Church. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William A. & Mary Yeatts. She 33 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Margaret Hoback.

Calvin Alexander Yeatts, s/o William Anthony & Mary H. (unknown) Yeatts. [yeatts]

1923: Applied for pension 2-27-1923. Jacob Hoback was her grandfather per her pension application.

......3. Vest, Andrew J.

Parents: Charles D. & Margaret Ellen (Hoback) Vest.

1866 Birth: 12-6-1866 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H1: Andrew J. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1873 Death: 12-23-1873 Floyd Co., VA. COD: inflammation of the bowels. Age: 7y.

1873 Burial:

......3. Vest, James S.

Parents: Charles D. & Margaret Ellen (Hoback) Vest.

1867 Birth: 11-10-1867 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1868 Birth: 11-10-1868. (src: tombstone)

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H1: James S. 2 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: James S. 11 yo son, b. VA.

?1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Samuel S. 21 yo (with Wm F., Sarah C. & Maggie F.)

I1895 Marriage #1: James S. Vest m. R. Rettie Laurence 02-12-1895 at Luther M. Laurence's, Floyd Co., VA by A.M. Chappell. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Chas D. & Margaret Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Luther M. & Sarah A. Laurence.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H39: James Vest, 31 yo w/m farmer, b. Nov 1868 VA, m. 5y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H130: James S. Vest, 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 15y, owns farm, HOH.

1956 Death: 9-12-1956.

1956 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg128)

....…..+ Vest, Rettie Rachel

Parents: Luther N. & Sarah A. (Hancock) Lawrence. [lawrence]

1876 Birth: 9-19-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H39: Aretta 23 yo wife, b. Sept 1876 VA, m. 5y, 1 child with 1 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H130: Rettie R. 33 yo wife, b. VA, M1 15y, 1 child with 1 living.

1934 Death: 3-8-1934.

1934 Burial: Rettie R. Lawrence, wife of James S. Vest is buried in the Stonewall Cemetery, FCVA. (pg128)

.........4. Vest, Clara V.

Parents: James S. & Rettie Rachel (Lawrence) Vest.

1895 Birth: 11-1895 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H39: Clara V. 4 yo daughter, b. Nov 1895 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H130: Clara V. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

......3. Vest, William F. “Willie”

Parents: Charles D. & Margaret Ellen (Hoback) Vest.

1870 Birth: 12-21-1870 Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: William F. 9 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Wm F. 19 yo.

I1896 Marriage #1: Willie F. Vest m. Tabitha J. Rierson 10-08-1896 at the bride's mother's, Floyd Co., VA by Wm. H. Naff. He 25 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Chas D. & Margaret E. Vest. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Matilda E. Rierson.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H38: Willie F. Vest, 29 yo w/m farmer, b. Dec 1870 VA, m. 3y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Willie F. Vest, 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 13y, owns farm, HOH.

1950 Death: 11-19-1950.

1950 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg127)

....…..+ Vest, Tabitha J.

Parents: James W. & Matilda E. (Simpson) Rierson.

1870 Birth: 11-18-1870 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H38: Tabitha 29 yo wife, b. Nov 1870 VA, m. 3y, 3 children with 2 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Tabitha J. 39 yo wife, b. VA, M1 13y, 8 children with 6 living.

1962 Death: 6-27-1962.

1962 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (pg127)

.........4. Vest, Annie A.

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1898 Birth: 7-1898 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H38: Annie A. 1 yo daughter, b. July 1898 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Annie A. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Amanda Ella

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1899 Birth: 10-19-1899 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H38: Mandy E. 7/12 daughter, b. Oct 1899 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Mandy E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

I1937 Marriage #1: Ella Amanda Vest m. Ernest Phillips 6-9-1937 at W. F. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by W. F. Vest, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 49 yo widowed w/m merchant, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Willis, VA, s/o J. R. Phillips & Elizabeth Hollandsworth. She 37 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, d/o W. F. Vest & Tabitha Rireson. (this is the way it is typed)

William Ernest Phillips, s/o James Randolph & Sarah Elizabeth (Hollandsworth) Phillips. [phillips]

1966 Death: 12-31-1966.

1962 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA as Ella Vest Phillips. (pg127)

.........4. Vest, Morris Allen

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1902 Birth: 1-9-1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Morris A. 8 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

I1923 Marriage #1: Morris A. Vest m. Ida May Cannaday 5-20-1923 at Birt Cannady’s Floyd Co., VA by J. T. Turner, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. F. & Tobitha J. Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Pizarro, VA, d/o Birtha J. & Sarah Lelia Cannaday.

Ida May Cannaday, 11-27-1904 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-6-1989, d/o Bertha Jefferson & Sarah Lelia (Thomas) Cannaday. [cannaday_fcva]

1989 Death: 1-20-1989.

1989 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (with Ida, b. 11-27-1904, d. 6-8-1989) (pg127)

.........4. Vest, Robert C.

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Robert C. 6 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Thor Thurman

aka

.........4. Vest, Thor Thomas

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1907 Birth: 2-25-1907 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Thor Thomas 3 yo son, b. VA.

Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (Gaye R. Vest, b. 11-11-1904, d. 1-27-1985) (pg127)

.........4. Vest, Elizabeth E.

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H129: Elizabeth E. 11/12 daughter, b. VA.

.........4. Vest, Gave

Parents: William F. “Willie” & Tabitha J. (Rierson) Vest.

1912 Birth: abt 1912 Floyd Co., VA.

I1937 Marriage #1: Gave Vest m. Edgar C. Simpkins 6-13-1937 Floyd Co, VA by R. C. Bailey, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 28 yo divorced w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Basham, VA, s/o E. P. Simpkins & Olivia Lawrence. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, d/o W. F. Vest & Tabitha J. Rierson.

Edgar C. Simpkins, s/o Earl Putman & Olivia Alice (Lawrence) Simpkins. [no file]

......... Whitlock, Magdaline

b. 9-1820 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H38: Magdaline Whitlock, 79 yo widowed gr-mother, b. Sept 1820 VA, 1 child with 0 living, Willie F. Vest HOH.

......3. Vest, Sarah Cynthia

Parents: Charles D. & Margaret (Hoback) Vest.

1873 Birth: 11-23-1873 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: Sarah C. 7 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Sarah C. 16 yo.

I1897 Marriage #1: Cyntha S. Vest m. Peter M. King 03-31-1897 at Calvin Yeatts, Floyd Co., VA by W.H. Naff. He 35 yo single w/m merchant, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Sarah A. King. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Chars D. & Margaret E. Vest.

Peter Morris King, s/o Joseph D. & Sarah Ann (Clingenpeel) King. [king]

1969 Death: 12-30-1969 Greenlawn Nursing Home, Radford, Montgomery Co., VA but of Rt 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Sarah Cynthia Vest King, 96 yo widowed w/f, b. Nov 23, 1873 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Peter Morris King. Father: Charles Vest. Mother: Margaret Hoback. Informant: Wallace C. King. COD: acute coronary insufficiency. Burial: Stonewall Church Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

1969 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

......3. Vest, Magdaline F. “Maggie”

Parents: Charles D. & Margaret (Hoback) Vest.

1876 Birth: 7-2-1876 Floyd Co., VA, d.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: Maggie F. 3 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Maggie F. 14 yo.

I1899 Marriage #1: Maggie Vest m. S. Z. Dewitt 12-21-1899 at Calvin Yeatts', Floyd Co., VA by Wm H. Naff. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o T. & Bell Dewitt. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o C.D. & Margaret E. Vest.

Samuel Zachariah DeWitt, s/o Thomas King & Sarah Roosevelt (Strickler) Dewitt. [no file]

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H291:

______ Dewitt, Samuel 24 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Oct 1875 VA, m. 0y, owns home, HOH.

________ Maggie 23 yo wife, b. July 1876 VA, m. 0y, 0 children.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H10:

______ Dewitt, Zacharia 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 10y, owns farm, HOH.

_________ Mary F. 34 yo wife, b. VA, M1 10y, 6 children with 6 living.

_________ Charles K. 9 yo son, b. VA, school. (Charlie Keen Dewitt, 1900-1981, husband of Louise Stiff–Charlies _________ is buried in Stonewall Cemetery, FCVA pg127)

_________ Samuel 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

_________ Annie M. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, school. (Annie Muriel Dewitt, b. 6-10-1904, d. ____;  m. Valentine Thrash _________ Strickler, b. 7-13-1883, d. 12-18-1958 – Both buried in Stonewall Cemetery, FCVA pg127)

_________ Louis C. 3 yo son, b. VA.

_________ Fannie P. 2 yo daughter, b. VA. (Fannie, 1907-1985; m. Arlie S. Hall, b. 1905, d. 1992– Both buried in _________ Stonewall Cemetery, FCVA pg127)

_________ Ralph E. 10/12 son, b. VA. (m. Dorothy Moran 6-14-1934 Floyd Co., VA, d/o James R. & Leila (Peters) Moran)

1975 Death: 2-25-1975 VA.

1975 Obituary: (contributed by Rena Worthen 2003)

The Floyd Press  2-27-1975
Mrs. Maggie Vest DeWitt age 98, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1975. She was the widow of S. Zack DeWitt.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Muriel Murray, North Tazewell; Mrs. Fannie Hall, Stanton; Mrs. Daisy Thomas, Floyd; Miss Kate Dewitt, Copper Hill; Mrs. Virginia Dare Wyrick, Pocahontas; three sons, Charles K. DeWitt and Roscoe W. DeWitt, both of Copper Hill; Lewis C. Dewitt, Stanton; also 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Monday Feb. 24, 1975 at 3 pm at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Wimmer and The Rev. Archie Naff officiating with interment in the Stonewall Church Cemetery.

1975 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

...... Whorley, Amanda

b. abt 1861 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H1: Amanda Whorley, 9 yo w/f nurse, b. VA, Charles D. Vest HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H243: Amanda Whorley, 18 yo single b/f servant, b. VA, Margaret E. Vest HOH.

...2. Vest, John E.

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1840 Birth: 2-23-1840 Franklin Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: John 11 yo w/m, b. Franklin.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: John E. 20 yo w/m, b. VA.

I1867 Marriage #1: John E. Vest m. Luana Hall 09-12-1867 Floyd Co., VA by William Foster. He 27 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest. She single 16 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o  David & Abagail Hall.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: John E. Vest, 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $800/150, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H64: John E. Vest, 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: John E. Vest, 50 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: John E. Vest, 60 yo w/m farmer, b. Feb 1870 VA, m. 32y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H54: John Vest, 70 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 42y, owns farm, HOH.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H120:

..... Vest, John E. 79 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Juann 68 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Andy 24 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Minnie 23 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ruby Gay 4 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ida 4 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents, b. VA, schoolteacher.

1922 Death: 6-6-1922.

1922 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

 John E Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

......+ Vest, Juanna

Parents: David & Abigail (Iddings) Hall. [Hall_David_Abigail]

1852 Birth: 9-25-1852 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Juanna 18 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Juanna 28 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Juanna 38 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Julia A. 48 yo wife, b. Sep 1851 VA, m. 32y, 11 children with 8 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H54: Juannia 56 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, M1 42y, 11 children with 8 living.

1928 Death: 2-21-1928.

1928 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

 Juanna <I>Hall</I> Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

......3. Vest, Octavia Ellen

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1869 Birth: 10-25-1869 Floyd Co., VA. 

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Octavia E. 7/12 w/f, b. Oct. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Octavia E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Octavia E. 20 yo.

I1889 Marriage #1: Octavia E. Vest m. Andrew P. Vest 12-13-1889 at John E. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Mary J. Vest. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John E. & Juanna Vest.

Andrew Price Vest, s/o Jacob & Mary Jane (Shockey) Vest. [vest1]

1966 Death: 1-11-1966.

1966 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Vest, Infant (female)

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1871 Birth: Floyd Co., VA, d. 5-16-1871 Floyd Co., VA. Age: not given.

......3. Vest, Lenora A.

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1872 Birth: 9-1872 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Lenora A. 7 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lenora A. 17 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Nora A. 27 yo daughter, b. Sep 1872 VA.

i1902 Marriage #1: Lenora A. Vest m. J. W. Conner 1-19-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 34 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John A. & Mary J. Conner. She 29 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jno E. & Juanna Vest.

James William Conner, s/o John Aaron & Mary Ellen (Vest) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1929 Death: 6-29-1929 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Lenora A. Conner, 56y 6m 26d, widowed w/f, b. Sept 4, 1872 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: James W. Conner. Father: John E. Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Juanna Hall, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: A. W. Vest of Check, VA. COD: sudden death, cause unknown. Burial: Vest Cemetery.

1929 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Lenora Connor

James W Connor

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by John Skillman)

?......3. Vest, Lucinda M.    

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1874 Birth: abt 1874.

(where in 1880?)

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lucinda M. 16 yo.

......3. Vest, Sarah Ida A.    

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1877 Birth: 1-20-1877 Floyd Co., VA, (birth record) or b. 1-20-1878, d. 8-15-1970. (tombstone)

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Sarah I. A. 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890:

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Ida S. 22 yo daughter, b. Jan 1878 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H54: Ida 32 yo single daughter, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1970 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Ida Vest, sister of Bud.

......3. Vest, Laurinda Mae

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1880 Birth: 7-20-1880 Floyd Co., VA.

1890:

I1899 Marriage #1: May Vest m. Elbert Vest 11-20-1899 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o G.W. & Rebecca Vest. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John E. & Louanna Vest.

Elbert Vest, s/o George Washington "Watt" Sr & Rebecca (Likens) Vest. [vest1]

1966 Death: 2-7-1966.

1966 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Vest, Jessie David I

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1882 Birth: 9-16-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Jas D. 8 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Jim B. 17 yo son, b. Sep 1882 VA, farm laborer.

I1901 Marriage #1: Jesse D. Vest m. Etta Vest 09-11-1901 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest, Minister of the M.E. Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John E. & Juannie Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Geo. W. & Rebecca Vest.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H119:

..... Vest, Jessie D. 37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Etty 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Esley 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Mammie 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Alta 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

............ Roxie 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Velma 3y 10/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1955 Death: 11-6-1955.

1955 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Jesseie David Vest and on same stone withh Etta Vest.

.........+ Vest, Henrietta “Etta”

Parents: George Washington "Watt" Sr & Rebecca (Likens) Vest. [vest1]

1882 Birth: 5-23-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jessie David Vest.

1964 Death: 3-26-1964.

1964 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Etta Vest.

.........4. Vest, Esley

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Mammie

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Alta

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1912 Birth: abt 1912 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Roxie Maye

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1914 Birth: abt 1914 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1931 Marriage #1: Roxie Vest m. Delbert K. Walters 4-11-1931 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 18 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, address Simpson, VA, s/o George Walters & May Hall. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, address Check, VA, d/o Jesse Vest & Etta Vest.

Delbert Keen Walters, s/o George Martin & 1st wife Ella May (Martin) Walters. [walters]

1941 Death: 12-16-1941.

Roxie Maye Walters, 27y 9m 22d, married housewife, b. Feb24, 1914 Floyd Co., VA. Father Jesse D. Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother Henrietta Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Spouse Delbert K. Walters. Informant Delbert K. Walters of Check, VA. COD embolism 10 hrs after birth of baby (forced delivery). Died suddenly in convulsion. Still born baby – full term – born Dec 16, 1941. Burial Floyd Co., VA.

1941 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Velma

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1916 Birth: abt 1916 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Annie Rebecca

Parents: Jessie David & Henrietta “Etta” (Vest) Vest.

1922 Birth: 1922 Floyd Co., VA.

I1937 Marriage #1: Annie Vest m. Jasper Walters 2-27-1937 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church.. He 22 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA & living at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. C. Walters & Louise Boyd. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living at Check, Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. D. Vest & Ettie Vest.

Jasper William Walters, s/o William Curtis III & Louise Susie (Boyd) Walters. [walters] I

1995 Death: 1995.

1995 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

Annie R. <i>Vest</i> Walters

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

......3. Vest, Joseph B.

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1886 Birth: 5-1886 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Jospeh B. 4 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Joseph D. 14 yo son, b. May 1886 VA, farm laborer, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H54: Joseph B. 23 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer.

......3. Vest, Almeda Elmira

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1882 Birth: 12-13-1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Amelea E. 1 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Almeda E. 11 yo daughter, b. Dec 1888 VA, school.

i1908 Marriage #1: Almeda E. Vest m. Andrew L. Conner 12-27-1908 Floyd Co., VA at J. E. Lawrance, Floyd Co., VA, by P. R. Vest Minister of the M.E. Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. H. & Sarah J. Conner. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John E. & Juanna Vest.

Andrew Louis Conner, s/o William Haden & Sarah Virginia (Wilson) Conner. [Conner_Andrew_Matilda]

......3. Vest, Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud”

Parents: John E. & Juanna (Hall) Vest.

1895 Birth: 1-30-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Andy W. 5 yo son, b. Jan 1895 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H54: Andy W. 15 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer.

I1914 Marriage #1: Andy W. Vest m. Minnie Perdue 12-24-1914 at P. R. Vest residence Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 19 yo single w/m, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jno. E. & Juanna Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. W. & O. D. Perdue.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H120:

..... Vest, John E. 79 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

............ Juann 68 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Andy 24 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

............ Minnie 23 yo daughter in law, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ruby Gay 4 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

............ Ida 4 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents, b. VA, schoolteacher.

1984 Death: 3-16-1984.

1984 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Vest, Minnie Lottie

Parents: John W. & Octavia D. (Carr) Perdue. [perdue]

1894 Birth: 10-1-1894 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” Vest but his parents HOH.

1973 Death: 1-25-1973

1973 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Ruby Gay

Parents: Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” & Minnie L. (Perdue) Vest.

1916 Birth: 4-22-1916 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but paternal grandparents HOH.

.........4. Vest, Infant

Parents: Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” & Minnie L. (Perdue) Vest.

1917 Birth & Death: 22 Apr 1917.

1917 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Troy Wade

Parents: Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” & Minnie L. (Perdue) Vest.

1920 Birth: 4-22-1920 Floyd Co., VA.

I1940 Marriage: Troy Wade Vest m. Irene Walters 11-27-1940 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA by W. F. Vest, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, P. O. address RFD #1, Check, VA, s/o Andy Wade West & Minnie Lottie Perdue. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Roanoke Co., VA, P.O. address Bent Mountain, VA, d/o Jasper Lee Walters & Lillian Arstine Wyatt.

Irene Walters, d/o Jasper Lee & Lillie Anstine (Wyatt) Walters. [walters]

1978 Death: 5-13-1978.

1978 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Nellie Rae

Parents: Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” & Minnie L. (Perdue) Vest.

1921 Birth: 12-9-1921 Floyd Co., VA.

I1946 Marriage #1: Nellie Rae Vest m. Robert H. Conner 6-27-1946 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single, w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Check, VA, s/o Henry W. Conner & Minnie A. Vest. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Check, VA, d/o Andy W. Vest & Minnie L. Perdue.

Robert H. Conner, s/o Henry Walter & Minnie Annie (Vest) Conner. [conner1]

2007 Death: 11-15-2007.

2007 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

Robert H. Conner

Robert H. Conner

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

.........4. Vest, Lilly May

Parents: Andrew Wade “Andy” “Bud” & Minnie L. (Perdue) Vest.

1925 Birth: 4-4-1925 Floyd Co., VA.

i1945 Marriage #1: Lilly May Vest m. Wm Marvin Conner 12-18-1945 Floyd Co., VA. He 20 yo single, discharged w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Check, VA, s/o Henry W. Conner & Minnie Annie Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Check, VA, d/o Andy W. Vest & Minnie L. Perdue.

William Marvin Conner, s/o Henry Walter & Minnie Annie (Vest) Conner. [Conner_Andrew_Matilda]

2011 Death: 6-26-2011.

2011 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

William Marvin Conner

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

...... Hall, Abigail

b. 3-21-1811 VA, d., d/o Henry & Abigail O. (Richardson) Iddings Sr.

Marriage #1: Abigail m. David Hall 7-28-1831 Floyd Co., VA. (See Hall)

1904 Death: 4-1-1904

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H126: Abigail Hall, 89 yo widowed mother-in-law, b. May 1811 VA, 13 children with 10 living, cannot read/write, John E. Vest HOH.

...... Boyd, Peter

b. abt 1861 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Peter Boyd, 19 yo servant/works on farm, b. VA, John E. Vest HOH.

...2. Vest, James M.

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1842 Birth: 10-30-1842 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: James 9 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: James 18 yo w/m, b. VA.

i1865 Marriage #1: James M. Vest married Maranday Bethena Conner 11-30-1865 at Aaron Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 23 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Aaron & Kesiah Conner.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H123: James Vest, 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/400, HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H213: James M. Vest, 38 yo w/m constable, b. VA, HOH.

1882 Death: 10-15-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

James M. Vest, 39 yo married w/m. COD: heart disease. Spouse: Mary Vest. Parents: Samuel & Sarah.

1882 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by John Skillman)

......+ Vest, Miranda Bethena

Parents: Aaron M. & Kesiah “Cuzzie” (Cole) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1842 Birth: 3-1-1842 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H123: Maranda 24 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H213: Miranda 36 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Maranda Vest, 44 yo HOH.

1920 Young Co., TX, Justice Precinct #2, H63: Morandy Vest, 75 yo widowed mother in law, b. VA as were her parents.

1930 Young Co., TX, Justice Precinct #8, H8: Maranda Vest, 86 yo widowed mother in law, b. VA as were her parents, John C. Akers, HOH.

1932 Burial: 11-24-1932 Young Co., TX.

1932 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Funeral services for Mrs. Miranda B. Vest were held Friday morning at the Eliasville Baptist church. Rev. R.C. King and Rev. C.E. Wade of graham conducted the service following which interment was made in the Donnell cemetery.

Mrs. Vest, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 24 as the result of burns.

To this union were born two daughters:

Melvina Missouri Vest

Alzora Ann Vest

1932 Burial: Donnell Cemetery, Donnell Ranch, Eliasville, Young Co., Texas.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Searchers of our Past)

......3. Vest, Sarah Missouri Melvina 

Parents: James M. & Miranda Bethena (Conner) Vest.

1866 Birth: 12-17-1866 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H123: Sarah M. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H213: Missouri 13 yo daughter, b. VA.

i1884 Marriage #1: Missouri M. Vest m. John C. Akers 11-27-1884 at Amanda Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by John B. Naff. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William H. & Elizabeth Akers. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James M. & Marandy Vest.

John Cable Akers, s/o William Henry & Elizabeth (Atkins) Akers. [akers_William_Elizabeth]

Note: (src: Find a Grave)

son of William Henry Akers - Elizabeth Atkins

John C.B. Akers came to the Eliasville section in 1902 from Roanoke, Virginia.

He was a faithful member of the Eliasville Baptist church. His funeral was at the Eliasville Baptist church officiated by Rev. Mantz and Rev. Ellis.

John C. Akers was the younger brother of William Andrew Jackson Akers.

Missouri Vest married John C.B. Akers on 27 November 1884 at Floyd County, Virginia.

There were 10 children born to this union:
Hester Price
Roscoe Akers
Maggie Thomas
Nannie Burgess
Addie Danley
Will Akers
Raymond Akers
Bessie Haroun
Ardie Akers
Pernie Geske

Contributed by Dorman Holub

1928 Death: 1928 Young Co., TX.

1928 Burial: Donnell Cemetery, Donnell Ranch, Eliasville, Young Co., Texas. (with John)

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Searchers of our Past)

......3. Vest, Alzora Ann

Parents: James M. & Miranda Bethena (Conner) Vest.

1868 Birth: Allazaree b. 6-28-1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H123: Alezmora Ann 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H213: Elzira A. 11 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Alzora A. 22 yo.

I1898 Marriage #1: Alzora Ann Vest m. Sidney Lewis Bradberry 11-29-1898 at Church Hill School, Floyd Co., VA by Wm H. Naff. He 31 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Gerad & Fannie Bradberry. She 26 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J.M. & Maranda M. Vest.

.........4. Vest, James G.

Parents: Alzora A. Vest

1889 Birth: abt 1889.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: James G. 1 yo.

......3. Vest, Charles W.

Parents: James M. & Miranda Bethena (Conner) Vest.

1871 Birth: abt 1871.

1880: where?

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Chas W. 19 yo.

...2. Vest, William F.

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1844 Birth: 11-5-1844 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Wm 7 yo w/m, b. Floyd.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: William 15 yo w/m, b. VA.

i1866 Marriage #1: William Vest m. Betsy Ann Conner 11-29-1866 at Aaron Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 22 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Aron & Ceziah Conner.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H125:

…… Iddings, William 73 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1000/180, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Sarah 67 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

…… Vest, Chs William 12 yo w/m, b. VA, at home, school.

…… Vest, William 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, $0/260.

……… Elizabeth A. 23 yo w/f, b. VA, without occupation, cannot read or write.

……… Sarah K. 1 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… William H. 2/12 w/m, b. Apr VA. 

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493:

…… Vest, Wm F. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Betsy Ann 33 yo w/f, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, keeping house.

……… Sarah K, 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Samuel A. 8 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Mary E. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Moranda A. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (really?)

……… James M. 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (really!!)

…… Iddings, William 80 yo uncle, father b. PA, mother b. VA.

……… Sarah 77 yo aunt, b. VA, parents b. VA, cancer/disabled.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Wm F. Vest, 45 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H26: William F. Vest, 53 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Nov 1844 VA, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H159: William Vest, 60 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. VA, owns farm, alone.

1929 Death: 3-31-1929.

1929 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Davis Eichelberger)

......+ Vest, Elizabeth Ann “Betsy”

Parents: Aaron M. & Kesiah “Cuzzie” (Cole) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1847 Birth: 11-7-1847 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H125: Elizabeth A. 23 yo w/f, b. VA, without occ, William Iddings HOH.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Betsy Ann 33 yo wife, b. VA.

1887 Death: 9-16-1887 Floyd Co., VA, d/o COD: consumption. Age: 39y. b. Floyd Co., VA.

1887 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

Elizabeth Ann Betsy <i>Conner</i> Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by David Eichelberger)

......3. Vest, Sarah Catherine

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1869 Birth: abt 1869 VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H125: Sarah K. (no age).

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Sarah C. 11 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Sarah C. 21 yo.

i1894 Marriage #1: Sarah C. Vest m. Fountain Kingrea 12-04-1894 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 37 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Adison & Luticha Kingrea. She 26 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Willliam F. & Betsy Ann Vest.

Fountaine G. Kingrea, s/o Anderson & Mary Letisha (Wingfield) Kingrea. [kingrea]

......3. Vest, Henry William

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1869 Birth: Henry W. b. 4-3-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Birth also recorded in 1870.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H125: William H. 2/12 w/m, b. April VA.

1872 Death: 7-8-1872 Floyd Co., VA. COD: fever. Age: 1 yo. Parents: William & Elizabeth.

1872 Burial:

......3. Vest, Samuel Aaron

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1871 Birth: 8-31-1871 Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Samuel A. 8 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Samuel A. 19 yo.

i1893 Marriage #1: Samuel A. Vest m. Helen B. Whiteneck 06-01-1893 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William F. & Besie Ann Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jonathan & Sarah Whiteneck.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H111:

…… Vest, Samuel A. 28 yo w/m farmer, b. Aug 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 7y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Helen B. 25 yo wife, b. Mar 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 7y, 2 children with 2 living.

………… Eugena L. 6 yo daughter, b. May 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Loula M. 4 yo daughter, b. Mar 1896 VA, parents b. VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 102, H127:

…… Vest, Samuel A. Jr 48 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Helen 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Verna 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Jasper W. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Harvey A. 6 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. , school

………… Samuel B. 2y 11/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, south west Locust Grove District 11, H20:

…… Vest, Samuel A. 58 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Helen B. 55 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

………… Harvey A. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, lumber mill laborer.

………… Barnard 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-11, SR 661, H146:

…… Vest, Sam 68 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Helen 65 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Bernard 23 yo married son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, farm helper.

………… Sadie 23 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, other. (I believe Sadie was b. in MD)

1957 Death: 4-24-1957 Check, Locust Grove District, Floyd Co., VA.

Samuel Aaron Vest, 85 yo married w/m, farmer/owner, b. Aug 31, 1871 VA. Spouse: Helen B. Whitenack. Father: William F. Vest.  Mother: Elizabeth Ann Conner. Informant: Jasper Vest, Floyd, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis – Apr 4, 1957. Burial: Head of the River Ch. Cem., Copper Hill, VA Apr 26, 1957.

1957 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by James E. Synder)

.........+ Vest, Helen Bond

Parents: Jonathan A. & 1st wife Sarah (Vest) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey]

1875 Birth: 3-2-1875 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Samuel Aaron Vest.

1910:

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Samuel Aaron Vest.

1957 Death: 10-30-1957 rural Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Helen Whitenack Vest, 82 yo widowed w/f, b. May 2, 1875 VA. Spouse: Samuel Vest. Father: Jonathan Whitenack. Mother: Sallie Vest. Informant: Jasper Vest, Floyd, VA. COD: myocarditis. Burial: Head of the River Ch. Cem., Copper Hill, VA, Nov 1, 1957.

1957 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Eugena L.

Parents: Samuel Aaron & Helen Bond (Whitenack) Vest.

1894 Birth: 5-1894 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Vest, Lula M.

Parents: Samuel Aaron & Helen Bond (Whitenack) Vest.

1896 Birth: 3-31-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1914 Marriage #1: Lula M. Vest m. William H. Yeatts 10-22-1914 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o F. G. & Laura G.. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o S. A. & Helen.

William Henry Yates/Yeatts, s/o Flurnoy G. & Laura Green (Bower) Yeatts. [yeatts]

1963 Death: 12-7-1963.

1963 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Verna Marie

Parents: Samuel Aaron & Helen Bond (Whitenack) Vest.

1902 Birth: 1-9-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1925 Death: 2-22-1925 Locust Grove District, Floyd Co., VA.

Verna  Marie Vest, 23y 1m 13d, single w/f, b. Jan 9, 1902 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Sam’l Aaron Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Helen Bond Whitenack, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Jessie Vest, Simpsons, VA. COD: tuberculosis of lungs. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Feb 23, 1925. Undertaker: John W. Brammer, Floyd, VA.

1925 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

.........4. Vest, Harvey Aaron

Parents: Samuel Aaron & Helen Bond (Whitenack) Vest.

1914 Birth: 8-31-1913 Floyd Co., VA.

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

Marriage #1: Laura Lucille Hoback

2003 Death: 5-15-2003.

2003 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Samuel Barnard

Parents: Samuel Aaron & Helen Bond (Whitenack) Vest.

1917 Birth: abt 1917 VA.

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

i1937 Marriage #1: S. B. Vest m. Sadie E. Vest 5-5-1937 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 12 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o S. A. Vest & Helen Whitenack. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Maryland, residence Check, VA, d/o S. C. Whitenack & Pearl Vest.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-11, SR 661, H146:

…… Vest, Sam 68 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Helen 65 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Bernard 23 yo married son, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, farm helper.

………… Sadie 23 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, other. (I believe Sadie was b. in MD)

............+ Vest, Sadie Ellen

Parents: Shirley Clifford & 1st wife Pearl Gay (Vest) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey]

1917 Birth: 11-24-1917 Maryland.

1996 Death: 3-10-1996 Floyd Co., VA.

1996 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Vest, Mary Eliza

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1873 Birth: 7-16-1873 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Mary E. 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Mary E. 17 yo.

I1892 Marriage #1: Mary E. Vest m. Elijah F. Whitlock 06-16-1892 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elinas & Octavia Whitlock. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wm F. & Bitsey Ann West.

Elijah Fleshman Whitlock, s/o Elinus L. & Octavia (Spangler) Whitlock. [whitlock]

1920 Death: 5-31-1920.

1920 Burial: Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., VA.

Elijah Freshman Whitlock

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Joel Cannaday)

......3. Vest, Miranda A.

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1875 Birth: 6-30-1875 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Miranda A. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Maranda 15 yo.

I1895 Marriage #1: Marinda A. Vest m. Doctor R. Vest (vest1) 12-25-1895 near Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Mary Jane Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William F. & Betsy Ann Vest.

Dock Relishapain Vest, s/o Jacob & Mary Jane (Shockey) Vest. [vest1]

1955 Death: 4-20-1955.

1955 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

......3. Vest, James Nathan

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1879 Birth: 6-16-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: James M. 11/12 son, b. June VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Jas. N. 11 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H26: James N. 20 yo son, b. June 1879 VA, farm laborer.

i1901 Marriage #1: James N. Vest m. Stella Whitenack 01-02-1901 at P.R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest, Minister of the M.E. Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W.F. & Elizabeth A. Vest. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jonathan & Sallie Whitenack.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H160: James “L.”. Vest, 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 9y, owns farm, HOH.

1964 Death: 12-25-1964.

1964 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

James Nathan Vest

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by JAMES E. SYNDER)

.........+ Vest, Stella Nancy

Parents: Jonathan A. & Sarah (Vest) Whitenack. [Whitenack_William_Bidsey]

1883 Birth: 4-1-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H160: Stella N. 27 yo wife, b. VA, M1 9y, 5 children with 2 living.

1961 Death: 10-17-1961.

1961 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Mamie

Parents: James Nathan & Stella Nancy (Whitenack) Vest.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H160: Mamie 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Harlie Conrad

Parents: James Nathan & Stella Nancy (Whitenack) Vest.

1909 Birth: 3-23-1909 Floyd Co, VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H160: Harley 1 yo son, b. VA.

1935 Death: 5-14-1935. [Death Cert]

1935 Burial:

......3. Vest, Charles Daniel

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1880 Birth: 11-16-1880 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1880 Birth: 11-28-1880. (src: tombstone)

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Charles D. 9 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H26: Charles D. 19 yo son, b. Nov 1880 VA, farm laborer.

I1902 Marriage #1: C. D. Vest m. Lydia A. Conner 3-20-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wm F. Vest. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joe & Lydia Conner. (src: ancestry.com transcription; no image)

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H161: Charles D. Vest, 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 9y, owns farm, HOH.

1958 Death: 4-16-1958.

1958 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Vest, Lydia Ann

Parents: Joseph C. I. & Lydia M. (Clower) Conner. [no file]

1883 Birth: 2-15-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H161: Lydia A. 20 yo wife, b. VA, M1 9y, 3 children with 3 living.

1971 Death: 2-10-1971.

1971 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Lydia Ann Vest.

.........4. Vest, Lawrence

Parents: Charles Daniel & Lydia Ann (Conner) Vest.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H161: Lawrence 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Oakey L.

Parents: Charles Daniel & Lydia Ann (Conner) Vest.

1906 Birth: 1-19-1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H161: Oakey L. 4 yo son, b. VA.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, Jefferson Ward, District 119-30, 1012 Stewart Ave. S. E., H397:

…… King, John Winston 27 yo w/m city market produce salesman, b. VA, completed H3, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH. [king]

………… Ocie L. 21 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. (nee Willis)

………… Lewis B. 25 yo single brother, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, produce truck helper.

…… Vest, Marshall 26 yo single w/m lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, lodger helper.

………… Oakley 32 yo married w/m lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Washington D. C. 1935, electrician. (name appears to be “Oakley” but age is closer to brother Berkley’s)

…… Willis, Olney 36 yo married lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, truck driver contract hauling.

1964 Death: 4-27-1964.

1964 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Berkley W.

Parents: Charles Daniel & Lydia Ann (Conner) Vest.

1908 Birth: 9-28-1908 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H161: Berkley 1y 6/12 son, b. VA.

Marriage #1: Berkley m. Margaret Jones, b. 5-15-1919, d. ___.

1981 Death: 11-8-1981.

1981 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA. (with Margaret)

.........4. Vest, Marshall Woodrow

Parents: Charles Daniel & Lydia Ann (Conner) Vest.

1915 Birth: 7-5-1915.

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, Jefferson Ward, District 119-30, 1012 Stewart Ave. S. E., H397:

…… King, John Winston 27 yo w/m city market produce salesman, b. VA, completed H3, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH. [king]

………… Ocie L. 21 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. (nee Willis)

………… Lewis B. 25 yo single brother, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, produce truck helper.

…… Vest, Marshall 26 yo single w/m lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, lodger helper.

………… Oakley 32 yo married w/m lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Washington D. C. 1935, electrician.

…… Willis, Olney 36 yo married lodger, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same place 1935, truck driver contract hauling.

I1944 Marriage #1: Marshall Vest m. Margaret Angle 4-8-1944 Roanoke, VA. (registered Floyd Co., VA) He 28 yo single w/m welding, b. Floyd Co., VA, current residence Roanoke, VA, s/o Charles D. Vest & Liddie Conner. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current residence Simpson, VA, d/o Lenord Chester Angle & Maude Lena Sisson.

Margaret Lena Angle, 1924-2009, d/o Leonard Chester Sr & Maud Lena (Sisson) Angle. [angle]

1978 Death: 6-19-1978 VA Hospital, Salem, VA but of Rt 1, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Marshall Woodrow Vest, 62 yo married w/m welder, b. 1-5-1915, VA. Spouse: Margaret Vest. Father: Charles Vest. Mother: Lydia Conner. Informant: Margaret Vest. COD: cardiovascular failure; acidosis; pancreatitis. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA.

1978 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

......3. Vest, Alzora

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1882 Birth: 6-16-1882 Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Betsy.

......3. Vest, Alonzo M.

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1884 Birth: abt 1884.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Alonzo M. 6 yo.

......3. Vest, Robert Lee

Parents: William F. & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Conner) Vest.

1885 Birth: 5-13-1885 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Robert L. 5 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H26: Robert L. 10 yo son, b. Apr 1890 VA, school.

i1904 Marriage #1: Robert L. Vest m. Lucy B. Muncy 1-6-1905 at Lee Muncy’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. F. & Elizabeth Ann Vest. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lee & T. D. Muncy.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H__: Robert L. Vest, 25 yo w/m farmer working out, b. VA, M1 10y, rents house, HOH.

1943 Death: 10-13-1943.

Richmond Times Dispatch, Thursday, Oct 14, 1943

“A sideswiping of automobile and bus in Montgomery County Tuesday resulted in the death of Robert L. Vest of Check, Floyd County, a passenger on the bus, in a hospital in Christiansburg”

1943 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Vest, Lucy Byer

Parents: Jubal Henry Lee & Terena Demaris (Conner) Muncy. [Muncy_Olivia_Luke]

1879 Birth: 11-25-1879 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H__: Lucy B. 25 yo wife, b. VA, M1 10y, 3 children with 2 living.

1959 Death: 12-5-1959.

1959 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Berla B.

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H__: Berla B. 4 yo daughter, b. VA

.........4. Vest, Bessie Aldise

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1907 Birth: 8-13-1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H__: Bessie P. 3 yo daughter, b. VA

I1928 Marriage #1: Bessie Aldise Vest m. Leonard Craighead 1-30-1928 Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Woodward, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA with mailing address Copper Hill, VA, C. O. & Ary Craighead. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA with mailing address Simpsons, VA, d/o R. L. & Lucy Vest.

1998 Death: 11-29-1998.

Jesse Leonard Craighead, s/o Charles Otey & Mary Ann (Simpson) Craighead. [craghead]

1998 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Sherman Byer

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1908 Birth: 10-5-1908 VA.

1909 Death: 6-30-1909.

1909 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Sherman Byer Vest.

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

.........4. Vest, Ollie Lee

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1911 Birth: 7-31-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

I1946 Marriage #1: Ollie Lee Vest m. Christina Light 1-19-1946 Floyd Co., VA. He 34 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Simpson, VA, s/o Robert Lee Vest & Lucy Munsey. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Check, VA, d/o Brown Low Light & Della Prillaman.

Christina Jeanett Light, d/o Brownlow & Ardella “Della” (Prillaman) Light. [light]

1981 Death: 10-28-1981 Rt 1, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Ollie Lee Vest, 70 yo married w/m farmer, b. July 31, 1911 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Christine Light. Father: Robert Lee Vest. Mother: Lucy Byer Muncy. Informant: Mrs. Ollie L. Vest. COD: myocardial infarction. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA.

1981 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Vida Alma

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1912 Birth: 10-19-1912.

Marriage #1: unknown Adkins.

1997 Death: 4-22-1997 of Vinton, VA.

1997 Obit: Roanoke Times, April 23, 1997 (src: Find A Grave)

ADKINS, Vida Vest, 84, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 1997. Mrs. Adkins was born October 28, 1912 to the late Robert (Bob Lee) and Lucy B. Vest. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and Local I.L.G.W.U. 400 Union. She was a retired employee of Kenrose Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Sherman Byer Vest, Ollie L. Vest, Elliot Vest, Otis Vest and Allen D. Vest, two sisters, Bertie V. Poff and Annie Rene Lovern. Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bessie Craighead McDonald, Copper Hill, Elizabeth Virginia and Lewis W. Crouch, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Christine Vest, Check, Eloise Vest, Copper Hill; a brother-in-law, Lewis P. Lovern; also surviving are a dear friend, Florence Thompson; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. The Rev. Charles Hoffler will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.

1997 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA as Sherman Byer Vest.

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

.........4. Vest, William Elliott

Parents: Robert Lee & Lucy Byer (Muncy) Vest.

1915 Birth: 12-4-1915.

Marriage #1: Florence Lucille Hurst.

1988 Death: 11-26-1988

1988 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by R & K Conner)

......1. Iddings, William

Parents: Henry & Abigail O. (Richardson) Iddings.

1801 Birth: 1801 Floyd Co., VA.

1818 Marriage #1: William Iddings m. Sarah Conner 10-18-1818 Montgomery Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: William Iddings, 80 yo uncle, b. VA, father b. PA, mother b. VA, William F. Vest HOH.

.........+ Iddings, Sarah

Parents: Jonathan & Sarah (Reed) Conner.

1902 Birth: abt 1802 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H493: Sarah Iddings, 77 yo aunt, b. VA, cancer/disabled, William F. Vest HOH.

...2. Vest, Abigail 

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1846 Birth: 5-12-1846 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Abigail 5 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Abigail 14 yo w/f, b. VA.

I1868 Marriage #1: Abagail Vest m. James M. Furrow 12-03-1868 at Samuel Vest's, Floyd Co., VA Thomas L. Robertson. He 21 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Adam & Eliza (Poff) Furrow. She single 22 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel & Sarah Vest.

James Mathias Furrow, b. 7-20-1847, d. 6-22-1918, s/o Adam & Eliza A. (Poff) Furrow. [furrow]

1933 Death: 12-7-1933.

1933 Burial:

...2. Vest, Martha

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1848 Birth: 4-9-1848 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Martha 3 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Martha 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

i1867 Marriage #1: Martha Vest m. James M. McDaniel 09-13-1867 Floyd Co., VA. He 18 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o R. & M. McDaniel. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest.

James M. McDaniel, s/o Rueben & Mary (unknown) McDaniel. [McDaniel_Rueben_Mary]

1927 Death: 4-3-1927.

1927 Burial:

...2. Vest, Mary Ellen

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1850 Birth: 3-23-1850 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H456: Mary 2/12 w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Mary 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

i1867 Marriage #1: Mary Veste m. John A. Conner 01-03-1867 at Samuel Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 21 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Aaron & Kisah Conner. She single 17 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest.

John Aaron Conner, s/o Aaron M. & Kesiah “Cuzzie” (Cole) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1930 Death: 12-18-1930 12-18-1930 Little River District, Floyd Co., VA.

Mary E. Conner, 80y 8m 25d, widowed w/f, b. (date blank) Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: (blank). Father: Samual L. Vest, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Sarah Iddings, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: Alfred L. Conner of Check, VA. COD: carcinoma of face near left ear; organic heart disease. Burial: Vest Cemetery.

1930 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, about 100 yards off the road on the left just beyond 354 Vest Tannery Road NE, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Mary E <i>Vest</i> Conner

John Conner

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by John Skillman)

...2. Vest, Samuel Anderson

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1852 Birth: 4-11-1852 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Samuel A. 8 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Samuel A. 18 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer.

I1871 Marriage #1: Samuel Vest m. Delila A. Moran 11-21-1871 Patrick Co., VA. He 19 yo, born & raised in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest. She 21 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA, d/o James & Delilah Moran.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Samuel A. Vest, 28 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Saml A. Vest, 38 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H35: Samuel Vest, 48 yo w/m farmer, b. Apr 1852, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H133: Samuel A. Vest, 58 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 38y, owns farm, HOH.

1923 Death: 12-4-1923 Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Vest, Delila Ann I

Parents: James & Delilah (Cannaday) Moran. [no file] I

1849 Birth: 12-9-1849 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Delilah 28 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Delilah 40 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H35: Delilah A. 50 yo wife, b. Dec 1849 VA, m. 29y, 8 children with 8 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H133: Delila A. 60 yo wife, b. VA, M1 38y, 8 children with 8 living.

1914 Death: 11-19-1914.

......3. Vest, James Monroe

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1872 Birth: abt 1872 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: James M. 8 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Jas M. 17 yo.

......3. Vest, Charles Jefferson               

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1874 Birth: Apr 1874 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Charles J. 6 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Chas J. 15 yo.

I1898 Marriage #1 I1Charles J. Vest m. Sallie E. Kennett 05-04-1898 at the bride's mother's, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Sam'l A. & Ann Vest. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert & Emeline Kennett.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H30:

…… Vest, Charles J. 26 yo w/m farm laborer, b. Apr 1874 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, owns house, HOH.

………… Sarah E. 22 yo wife, b. May 1878 VA, parents b. VA, m. 2y, 1 child with 1 living.

………… Nellie B. 8/12 daughter, b. Sept 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

…… Kennett, Lucy J. 16 yo sister-in-law, b. July 1883 VA, parents b. VA, school. Samuel A. Vest appointed guardian to Lucy J. Kennett Jan Court 1902. [kennett]

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Charles J. Vest, 36 yo w/m wagoneer of general hauling, b. VA, M1 12y, rents house, HOH.

.........+ Vest, Sarah Elizabeth

Parents: Robert L. & Emeline (Mills) Kennett. [kennett]

1879 Birth: 5-19-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Charles Jefferson Vest.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Sarah E. 32 yo wife, b. VA, M1 12y, 5 children with 4 living.

.........4. Vest, Nellie Beatrice

Parents: Charles Jefferson & Sarah Elizabeth (Kennett) Vest.

1899 Birth: 9-1899 VA.

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

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Nellie B. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

Marriage #1: Nellie m. Clyde Adkins, per 3rd Grandchild, Sally Winslow.

.........4. Vest, Edith J.

Parents: Charles Jefferson & Sarah Elizabeth (Kennett) Vest.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Edith J. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Laura E.

Parents: Charles Jefferson & Sarah Elizabeth (Kennett) Vest.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Laura E. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Vest, Eveline

Parents: Charles Jefferson & Sarah Elizabeth (Kennett) Vest.

1905 Birth: abt 1905 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H134: Eveline 5 yo daughter, b. VA, no school.

......3. Vest, Iowa Emma

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1875 Birth: abt 1875 Patrick Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Iowa E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Iona E. 14 yo.

I1895 Marriage #1: Iowa E. Vest m. James C. Shilling 10-07-1895 at the bride's father's, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 21 yo single w/m clerk for merchandise, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Norfolk, VA, s/o Joseph & Angeline Shilling. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel A. & Delilah A. Vest.

James Casie Shilling, 1874-1947, s/o Joseph Haden & Angeline Jane (Argabright) Shilling. [shilling]

......3. Vest, Delila

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1877 Birth: 12-6-1877 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Delila.

......3. Vest, Ivy Nonie Ellen

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1878 Birth: 12-15-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Ivory 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Nonie E. 12 yo.

I1894 Marriage #1: Ivey N.E. Vest m. James E. Kennett 01-10-1894 at Samuel A. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Robert E. & Emaline Kennett. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel A. & Delilah M. Vest.

James Edmund Kennett, s/o Robert L. & Emeline (Mills) Kennett. [kennett]

1964 Death: 5-25-1964 New Denver, British Columbia, Canada.

1964 Burial: Denver Cemetery, New Denver, British Columbia, Canada. (with James)

......3. Vest, Martha Elizabeth

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1879 Birth: 9-1-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H66: Martha E. 9/12 daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Martha E. 10 yo.

i1898 Marriage #1: Martha E. Vest m. Joseph H. Shilling 11-06-1898 at J. T.Turner's, Floyd Co., VA by J.T. Turner. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph & Angeline Shilling. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o S.A. & Delilah Vest.

Joseph H. Shilling, 1876-s/o Joseph Haden & Angeline Jane (Argabright) Shilling. [shilling’

1999 Death: 1-25-1959 Draper, Rockingham Co., NC.

1949 Burial: Danview Cemetery, Draper, Rockingham Co., NC. (with Joseph)

......3. Vest, William Crawford

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1881 Birth: 4-2-1881 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: William C. 8 yo.

i1900 Marriage #1: W. C. Vest m. Prudence Hall 1-11-1900 Floyd Co., VA. He 20 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Delilah. She 15 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o L. & Mary Vest.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H35: William C. Vest, 19 yo farm laborer, b. Apr 1881 VA, m. 0y, owns home, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H86: William C. Vest, 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 10y, owns farm, HOH.

1951 Death: 2-15-1951 Huntington, Cabell Co., WVA.

1951 Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WVA.

.........+ Vest, Mary Prudence

Parents: John L. & 2nd wife Mary Elizabeth (Carr) Hall. [Carr_Henry_W_2wives]

1884 Birth: 11-12-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H35: Mary P. 15 yo wife, b. Nov 1884 VA, m. 0y, 0 children with 0 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H86: Mary P. 25 yo wife, b. VA, M1 10y, 5 children with 2 living.

1932 Death: 2-20-1932 Roanoke City, VA.

1932 Burial: Mary Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (Find A Grave Note: Mary Prudence Hall Vest was the daughter of John L. Hall. She was the first wife of William C. Vest. Her stone is the only one readable. There is evidence of more graves. One has the initials A.D. Vest but nothing more.)

.........4. Vest, Frank E.

Parents: William Crawford & Mary Prudence (Hall) Vest.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H86: Frank E. 8 yo son, b. VA, no school.

.........4. Vest, Harry E.

Parents: William Crawford & Mary Prudence (Hall) Vest.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H86: Harry E. 2 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Vest, Sarah Delilah Ann

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1884 Birth: 8-27-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Sarah D. 5 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, Pg4 H35: Delilah S. 15 yo daughter, b. Aug 1884 VA, school.

......3. Vest, Sadie M.

Parents: Samuel Anderson & Delila Ann (Moran) Vest.

1887 Birth: abt 1887.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Sadie M. 3 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H35: Saddie M. 13 yo daughter, b. Aug 1886 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H133: Sadie M. 22 yo single daughter, b. VA.

...2. Vest, Sarah Ann

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest.

1854 Birth: 4-27-1854 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Sarah A. 6 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Sarah Ann 16 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

i1874 Marriage #1: Sarah A. Veste m. William V. Conner 01-08-1874 at Samuel Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Aaron & Cuzy (Cole) Conner. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel & Sarah Veste.

William Valentine Conner, s/o Aaron M. & Kesiah “Cuzzie” (Cole) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1934 Death: 11-6-1934.

1934 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

...2. Vest, Isaac Hall

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest

1856 Birth: 6-13-1856 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Isaac H. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Isaac 14 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

I1876 Marriage #1: Isaac H. Vest m. Sarah E. M. Vest 12-31-1876 at Peter R. Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Peter R. & Charlotte Vest.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Isaac Vest, 24 yo w/m works on farm, b. VA, HOH.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Isaac H. Vest, 34 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Isaac H. Vest, 43 yo w/m farmer, b. June 1856 VA, m. 23y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Isaac H. Vest, 53 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 33y, owns farm, HOH.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 97, H73:

…… Vest, Isaac H. 63 yo w/m without occupation, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Sarah E. M. 63 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Laura L. 29 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George A. 8 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. (Georgianna Vest, d/o Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest. [vest2])

1920 Death: 5-31-1920.

1920 Burial:

......+ Vest, Sarah Elizabeth M.

Parents: Peter Robert & Charlotte (Shockey) Vest. [vest1]

1856 Birth: 7-17-1856 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Sarah E. 24 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Sarah C. 34 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Sarah E. 43 yo wife, b. July 1856 VA, m. 23y, 10 children with 8 living, cannot read/write.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Sarah E. 53 yo wife, b. VA, M1, 33y, 10 children with 7 living.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Isaac Hall Vest.

1930 Death: 8-17-1930.

1930 Burial:

......3. Vest, Abigail Ellen “Abbie”

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1878 Birth: 9-27-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Abigail E. 1 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Abigail 11 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Abbie E. 21 yo single daughter, b. Sep 1878 VA.

i1908 Marriage #1: Abbie E. Vest m. N. A. Conner 5-5-1908 Floyd Co., VA by J. K. Rumburg, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 31 yo single w/m telegraph operator, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Oakvale, WVA, s/o Wm N. & Rebecca J. Conner. She 29 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Isaac & Sarah Vest.

Noah Adolphus Conner, 1877-1953, s/o William Nathan & Rebecca Jane (Hall) Conner. [Conner_WilliamN_RebeccaJ]

1944 Death: 9-22-1944.

1944 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA.

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(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Karl Clendening)

......3. Vest, Henrietta Josephine

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1880 Birth: 2-19-1880 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record & 1900 Census)

1880 Birth: Jan 1880 VA (src: 1880 Census)

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H61: Henrietta J. 5/12 daughter, b. January VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Henrietta J. 9 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Henrietta J. 20 yo single daughter, b. Feb 1880 VA.

I1905 Marriage #1: Henrietta J. Vest m. John H. Eanes 3-12-1905 at Isaac H. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Scott S. & Ellen Eanes. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Isaac & Sarah Vest.

John Henry Eanes, s/o Charles Scott & Mary or Sarah Ellen (unknown) Eanes. [Eanes_JosephJoel_Elizabeth]

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Josie Eanes, 30 yo widowed daughter, b. VA, 2 children with 1 living.

1955 Death: 12-18-1955.

1955 Obit: Floyd Press 1955

1955 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA as Josephine Vest Eanes. pg127

.........4. Eanes, Walter Scott

Parents: John Henry & Henrietta Josephine (Vest) Eanes.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Walter S. Eanes, 3 yo grandson, b. VA.

Marriage #1: Walter m. Constance Atlea Huffman.

......3. Vest, Charles Oliver

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1882 Birth: 3-29-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Charles U. 7 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Charles D. 18 yo son, b. Mar 1882* VA, farm laborer.

1909 Marriage #1: Charles m. Geneva Margie Bailey 1909 WVA.

1950 Death: 3-19-1950.

1950 Burial:

......3. Vest, Peter Samuel

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1884 Birth: 5-16-1884 Floyd Co., VA (src: birth record)

1884 Birth: 7-9-1884 (src: tombstone)

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Peter S. 5 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: could be Peter S. 15 yo son, b. July 1884 VA, farm laborer.

I1905 Marriage #1: Peter S. Vest m. Doshia I. Hale 8-2-1905 Floyd Co., VA by P. G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wm F. & Sarah Hale.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H77: Peter S. Vest, 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 4y, mortgaged farm, HOH. Doshia I. 25 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, 3 children with 3 living. Olive E. 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. Elliott C. 2 yo son,  b. VA, parents b. VA. Ora L. 7/12 daughter, b. VA, parents, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H106:

......Vest, P. S. 36 yo widowed w/ farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

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

............ Elliott C. 11 yo son, parents b. VA, school.

............ Ora L. 10 yo daughter, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 32-12, SR 681, H57:

…… Austin, Ercil C. 31 yo roller mil operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH. [austin]

………… Olive E. 33 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Vestal I. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Kenneth J. 5 yo son, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935.

…… Vest, Peter S. 55 yo widowed father in law, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA 1935.

1975 Death: 4-7-1975.

1975 Burial: Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Vest, Doshia I.

Parents: William Francie & 2nd wife Sarah Roena (Cole) Hale. [hale]

1884 Birth: 10-20-1884 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Peter Samuel Vest.

1911 Death: 5-1-1911.

1911 Burial: Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Olive E.

Parents: Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest.

1907 Birth: 9-13-1906 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father.

I1928 Marriage #1: Ollie Vest m. Ercil Austin 7-18-1928 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m mail carrier, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Simpson, VA, s/o Vinton Austin & Nannie Clowers. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Check, VA, d/o Pete Vest & Doshia Vest.

Ercil Compton Austin, s/o Jessie Vinton & 1st wife Nannie Gay (Clower) Austin. [austin]

2007 Death: 5-1-2007.

2007 Burial: Rest Vale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Elliott C.

Parents: Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father.

.........4. Vest, Ora Lee

Parents: Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest.

1910 Birth: 9-22-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed father.

I1936 Marriage #1: Ora Lee Vest m. Charles M. King 8-8-1936 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m truck driver, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Check, Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. D. King & Minnie Conner. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA; residence Floyd, Floyd Co., VA, d/o P. S. Vest & Docie Hale.

Charles Morris King, s/o Joseph Daniel & Arminta Minnie (Conner) King. [king]

1916 Death: 7-3-1916 Check, Floyd Co., VA.

2016 Obit: Roanoke Times Obituary (src: Find A Grave)

Ora Vest King, 106, of Check, was born September 22, 1909 and went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. King; and son, Joe Pete King. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Rumble and husband John, from Atlanta Ga. and Linda Campbell from Salem; two grandchildren, John Campbell and Heather Alpert and husband Bob; four great-grandchildren, Derrick, Iris, Isabel, and Zack. A special thanks to Myra Howard, good friend and excellent caregiver to Mama King. Visitation will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA. with Elder Alan Terry officiating. Online condolence may be made at wwwgardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.

1916 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Georgianna

Parents: Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest.

1910 Birth: 3-11-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 97, H73:

…… Vest, Isaac H. 63 yo w/m without occupation, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

………… Sarah E. M. 63 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Laura L. 29 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… George A. 8 yo granddaughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. (Georgianna Vest, d/o Peter Samuel & Doshia I. (Hale) Vest. [vest2])

1933 Marriage #1: Grover Shelton Young 1933 Floyd Co., VA.

2009 Death: 6-30-2009 of Vinton, VA.

2009 Obit:

Georgianna Vest Young, 98, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grover S. Young; and sister, Olive Austin. Mrs. Young was a member of Haran Baptist Church and was a retired registered nurse from Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her son, Robert A. Young and wife, Peggy, of Vinton; daughter, Dottie Aldredge, of Madison, Ala.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Ora King, of Floyd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.

2009 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, VA. (no photo)

......3. Vest, Mary Laura

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1887 Birth: Jan 1887 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Mary E. 3 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Mary L. 13 yo daughter, b. Jan 1887 VA, school.

?1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Laura L. 23 yo single daughter, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents as 29 yo Laura L. Vest.

......3. Vest, George L.

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1888 Birth: Dec 1888 VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: George L. 1 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Geo L. 11 yo son, b. Dec 1888 VA, school.

......3. Vest, James Byre

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1891 Birth: Nov 1891 VA (src: 1900 census)

1890 Birth: 11-21-1890 (src: tombstone) d.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: James B. 8 yo son, b. Nov 1891 VA, school.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: James B. 20 yo single son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

i1915 Marriage #1: J. B. Vest m. Louella Vest 1-17-1915 at P. R. Vest’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o I. H. & Sarah Vest. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o A. P. & Ellen Vest.

Louella Florence Vest, b. 10-31-1890, d. 2-26-1993, d/o Andrew Pierce & Octavia Ellen (Vest) Vest. [Vest_Littleberry_2wives]

1936 Death: 3-2-1936.

1936 Burial: Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (with Louella) pg127)

......3. Vest, Castillo Banks

Suggested Records

·                     Banks Vest

Parents: Isaac Hall & Sarah Elizabeth M. (Vest) Vest.

1896 Birth: 5-27-1896 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H30: Costilla B. 4 yo son, b. May 1896 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H101: Banks C. 13 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

i1917 Marriage #1: C. B. Vest m. Alma E. Board 12-16-1917 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o I. H. & Sarah M. Vest. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John M. & Cora Board. (src: ancestry.com transcription; no image)

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 97, H74:

…… Vest, Castella B. 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

………… Almer E. 20 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

………… Iva M. 1y 2/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, east Little River District 9, H161:

…… Vest, Banks 33 yo w/m farmer, b. VVA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

………… Alma 31 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

………… Iva M. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Milton B. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-8, Epperly Mill Road, H7:

…… Smith, John F. 77 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Vest, Castello B. 43 yo married w/m lodger, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, farm laborer. (Castillo Banks Vest [vest2])

………… Alma E. 41 yo married lodger wife, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. (nee Alma Elizabeth Board)

………… Iva Merle 21 yo single lodger daughter, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, house keeper.

………… Melton B. 15 yo lodger son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school.

………… Betty J. 3 yo lodger daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935.

1978 Death: 3-27-1978 R.F.D. #3, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Castillo Banks Vest, 81 yo married w/m, b. May 27, 1896 VA. Retired carpenter. Veteran: no. Spouse: Alma Board Vest. Father: Isaac Vest. Mother: Sarah Vest. Informant: Mrs. Betty Jane Walton. COD: coronary thrombosis – sudden. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA, Mar 29, 1978 VA. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc, Floyd, VA.

1978 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........+ Vest, Alma Elizabeth

·                     Alma Board

Parents: John Milton & 1st wife Cora Emmaline (Conner) Board. [board]

1899 Birth: 4-6-1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Castella Banks Vest.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Castello Banks Vest but John F. Smith HOH.

1978 Death: 4-22-1978 Roanoke Community Hospital, Roanoke, VA but of Rr 3, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Alma Elizabeth Vest, 79 yo widowed w/f, b. Apr 6, 1899 VA. Spouse: C. Banks Vest. Father: John Milton Vest. Mother: Cora Conner. Informant: Mrs. Betty Jane Walton. COD: respiratory arrest; arthritic; malnutrition. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Check, VA Apr 24, 1978. Undertaker: Maberry Funeral Home, Inc, Floyd, VA. (does read Vest but should read Board)

1978 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd, SR 661, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Vest, Iva Merle

Suggested Records

·                     Im Hawley

Parents: Castello Banks Alma Elizabeth (Board) Vest.

1918 Birth: 10-18-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but John F. Smith HOH.

1943 Marriage #1: Ralph Gordon Hawley 1943 Floyd Co., VA.

1988 Death: 8-16-1988 Floyd Co., VA.

1988 Burial: St Matthews Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

.........4. Vest, Milton Banks

Suggested Records

·                     Milton Vest

Parents: Castello Banks Alma Elizabeth (Board) Vest.

1925 Birth: abt 1925 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but John F. Smith HOH.

.........4. Vest, Betty Jane

Suggested Records

·                     Betty J Vest

Parents: Castello Banks Alma Elizabeth (Board) Vest.

1937 Birth: abt 1925 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents but John F. Smith HOH.

1958 Marriage #1: Ezra Leon Walton 2-15-1958 Floyd Co., VA. Registered in Roanoke, VA.

...2. Vest, Hannah Frances

Parents: Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest

1858 Birth: 5-20-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H125: Hannah F. 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H186: Hannah F. 12 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

I1877 Marriage #1: Hannah F. Vest m. Silas W. Hall 09-13-1877 at Samuel Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Henry W. & Rhoda A. Hall. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel L. & Sarah Vest.

Silas Hall, s/o Henry W. & Rhoda A. (CHECK) Hall. [no file]

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H63:

…… Hall, Silas W. 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

……… Hannah F. 21 yo wife,  b. VA.

……… William E. 1 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

…… Hall, Silas W. 36 yo HOH.

……… Hannah F. 32 yo.

……… Wm E. 11 yo.

……… Minnie E. 4 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H127:

…… Hall, Silas W. 46 yo w/m farmer, b. Feb 1854 VA, m. 22y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Hanna F. 42 yo wife, b. Apr 1858 VA, m. 22y, 5 children with 4 living

……… Minnie E. 13 yo daughter, b. July 1886 VA, school.

……… Leland H. 9 yo son, b. Dec 1890 VA, school.

……… Dallas R. 2 yo son, b. Jan 1898 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H55:

…… Hall, Silas W. 56 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 32y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Hannah F. 51 yo wife, b. VA, M1 32y, ? children with 3 living.

……… Lee H. 19 yo son,  b. VA.

……… Robert D. 12 yo son, b. VA.

1932 Death: 6-12-1932.

1932 Obituary: Submitted by Rena Worthen, 3/2005

6-23-1932 The Floyd Press

Hannah Vest Hall wife of Silas Hall died at her home near Ironto Satruday June 11, 1932. She was the daughter of Samuel and Sallie Vest. She was about 70 years old and leaves her husband and three sons, namely, Will, Lee and Robert, her daughter, Mrs. Roy Stuart preceded her several years ago. Two sisters Mrs. Abbie Furrow and Mrs. Ann Conner both of Copper Hill survive. The remains were brought to Salem Church Monday. The funeral was preached by Elder H. V. Cole, of the Primitive Baptist church. The following hymns were sung "The day is Past and Gone" and "Rock of Ages". Quiet a large croud attended the funeral and burial. The floral offering was imense and beautiful.

1932 Burial:

3. McDaniel, Mary F.

b. abt 1877 VA, d/o James & Martha (Vest) McDaniel.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H60: Mary F. McDaniel, 3 yo granddaughter, b. VA, Samuel L. Vest HOH.

End Samuel Littleberry & Sarah (Iddings) Vest Family.