Last Updated: June 14, 2023

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Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light Family

 

1. Light, Henry Washington Sr

 

Parents: Elijah D. & Susannah (Wilson) Light.

1826 Birth: 10-29-1826 Floyd Co., VA

I1848 Marriage #1: Henry Light m. Nancy Cole 01-20-1848 Floyd Co., VA by Thomas G. Shelor.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H188:

…… Light, Henry 23 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $1000, HOH.

……… Nancy 28 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

……… Eliza J. 10/12 w/f, b. Floyd. 

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67:

…… Light, Henry 33 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $25/200, HOH.

……… Nancy 38 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Eliza J. 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Sarah S. 9 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Henry W. 8 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Elijah B. 6 yo w/m, b. VA.

……… Jos. O. 3 yo w/m, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283:

…… Light, Henry 44 Henry 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $600/300, HOH.

……… Nancy 49 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

……… Sarah S. 18 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Henry W. 17 yo w/m, b. VA farm laborer.

……… Elijah B. 15 yo w/m, b. VA, farm laborer

……… Joseph Owen 14 yo, b. VA, at home.

……… Nancy E. 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at home.

……… William L. 6 yo w/m, b. VA, at home.

…… Light, Elijah 70 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H30:

…… Light, Henry 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Nancy 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Nancy E. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Wm Lawson 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, works on farm, school.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

…… Light, Henry 65 yo.

……… Nancy 69 yo.

……… Cora M. 14 yo. (not sure who she is unless same as Dora M. Light)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H165:

…… Light, Henry 73 yo widowed farmer, b. Oct 1826 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm, HOH

……… Alonzo 21 yo married grandson, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, farm laborer.

……… Dora M. 20 yo married granddaughter (in-law), b. Aug 1879 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, 0 children.

1904 Death: 2-4-1904.

1904 Burial:

...+ Light, Nancy I

Parents: Bird & Sarah (Underwood) Cole. [cole]

1826 Birth: 6-3-1821 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Henry Light.

1895 Death: 11-26-1895 Floyd Co., VA. COD: paralysis, Age: 74y.

1895 Burial:

...2. Light, Elizabeth Jane “Eliza” I

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1849 Birth: Sept 1849 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1869 Marriage #1: Eliza J. Light m. Hiram K. Walters 03-10-1869 at Henry Light's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 22 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Martin P. & Mary E. Walters. She single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Nancy Light.

Hiram King Walters, s/o Martin Phillip & Mary Ann (Pharis) Walters. [walters] I

1884 Death: 8-4-1884 Floyd Co., VA. COD: pneumonia. Age: 35y.

1884 Burial:

...2. Light, Sarah S.

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1851 Birth: 5-1-1851 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1873 Marriage #1: Sarah Light m. Noah Lawrence 01-08-1873 at Henry Light's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Light. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Silas B. & Elizabeth Lawrence. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Nancy Light.

Noah Lawrence, s/o Silas Byrd & Elizabeth (Wilson) Lawrence. [lawrence2]

1903 Death: 6-26-1903.

1903 Burial:

...2. Light, Henry Washington Jr I

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1853 Birth: 2-14-1853 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1873 Marriage #1: Henry W. Light m. Mary M. Lawrance 03-26-1873 at Jacob Lawrence's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob B. & Nancy Lawrance. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Nancy Light.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107:

…… Light, Henry 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

………… Mary M. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

………… Lellia F. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home.

………… Dora May 9/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, at home.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

…… Light, Henry W. 37 yo.

………… Mary M. 38 yo.

………… Lettie F. 16 yo.

………… D. M. 11 yo.

………… Victor O. 8 yo.

………… Ortho E. 5 yo.

………… Jasper W. 3 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198:

…… Light, Henry W. 47 yo married w/m carpenter, b. Feb 1853 VA, parents b. VA, m. 27y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Mary M. 48 yo wife, b. Oct 1851 VA parents b. VA, m. 27y, 7 children with 5 living.

………… Otho C. 14 yo son, b. June 1885 VA, school, day laborer.

………… Jasper W. 12 yo son, b. July 1886 VA parents b. VA, school, day laborer.

………… Wilmer S. 9 yo son, b. July 1890 VA parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29:

…… Light, Henry W. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary M. 58 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, 6 children with 4 living.

………… Alonzo L. 30 yo son-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, blacksmith in own shop.

………… Dora M. 30 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 0 children.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis & Riner Rd, H131:

…… Light, Henry W. 66 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. (alone)

1920 Marriage #2: H. W. Light m. 2nd Susan Reed 1920 Floyd Co., VA

Mary Susan Reed, 1889-1975, d/o Daniel Webster & Many Jane (Duncan) Reed.  [reed_isaac] I

1924 Death: 2-6-1924.

1924 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Light, Mary Magdaline I

Parents: Jacob B. & Nancy (Rutrough) Lawrence. [Lawrence_Jacob_2wives]

1851 Birth: 10-24-1851 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA with husband Henry Washington Light.

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Henry Washington Light.

1914 Death: 5-14-1914.

1914 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Light, Lydia Florence “Lettie”

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdaline (Lawrence) Light.

1873 Birth: 1873 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1891 Marriage #1: Lillie Florence Light m. John H. Vest 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.

John Henry Vest, s/o Berry M. & Harriet E. (Swepston) Vest. [Vest_Samuel_Sarah]

1899 Death: 1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1899 Burial: Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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

......3. Light, Dora May

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdaline (Lawrence) Light. I

1879 Birth: 8-19-1879 Summers Co., WVA. (src: WVA birth Cert)

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA with parents.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1899 Marriage #1: Dora May Light m. A.L. Light 12-21-1899 at Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. WVA, residence Floyd Co., VA, s/o J.O. & Louisa Light. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o H.W. & Mary M. Light.

Alonzo L. Light, b. 5-4-1879, d. 8-9-1960, s/o Joseph Owen & 1st wife Lousia Frances (Amos) Light.

1969 Death: 2-9-1969.

1969 Burial: Michael Aker’s family cemetery located on SR601 off SR739, Riner Hill Road N.W., Floyd Co., VA. (with Alonzo)

......3. Light, Victor Olander

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdaline (Lawrence) Light. I

1882 Birth: 7-14-1882 Summers Co., WVA. (src: tombstone, death certificate)

1882 Birth: West Virginia (src: 1910 Census)

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

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.

i1904 Marriage #1: Victor O. Light m. Roxie E. Hall 1-3-1904 at Calahill Hall’s Floyd Co., VA by P. R. Vest, Minister of the M. E. Church. Ge 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o H. W. & Mary M. Light. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o C. W. & Fannie Hall.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118:

…… Light, Victor O. 27 yo w/m miller of own flour mill, b. WVA, parents b. VA, M1 7y, owns home, HOH.

……… Roxie 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 7y, 4 children with 4 living.

……… Howard A. 5 yo son, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Nellie E. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA.

……… Allie A. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA.

……… Edith E. 2/12 daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA. Alum Ridge District 87, H95:

…… Light, Victory O. 37 yo w/m farmer and merchant, b. WVA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Roxey E. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Howard E. 15 yo son, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Aubrey E. 10/12 son, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA.

……… Eliner N. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Allie A. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Edith E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Erma A. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Bonnie A. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA.

1930 Residence: 1032 Princeton Ave, Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA, District 6, Ward 5, H4:

…… Light, Victor O. 47 yo w/m house carpenter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Roxie E. 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, proprietor of boarding house.

……… Erma A. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Bonnie A. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

…… Donnally, John S. or I. 24 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, (can’t read what he does), vet?: no.

……… Edith E. 20 yo married daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married, retail store sales lady.

…… 7 nonrelated boarders.

And

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, west part of Alum Ridge District 1, H58:

...... Wade, Haden A. 29 yo w/m retail merchant general merchandise, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married.

............ Elinor I. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married.

............ Polly 69 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

...... Light, Victor O. 48 yo married father-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, house carpenter.

1940 Residence: 912 Princeton Ave, Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA, District 28-6, Ward 3, H92:

…… Light, Victor O. 57 yo w/m watch repairman, b. WVA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Roxie E. 57 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, boarding housekeeper.

1959 Death: 3-5-1959 Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA.

1959 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2011/244/75846255_131496556092.jpg

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

.........+ Light, Roxie E.

Parents: Callahill Wade & Sarah Frances (Montgomery) Hall. [Hall_David_Abigaill]

1882 Birth: 10-19-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Victor Olander Light.

1930, 1940 Residence: Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA with husband Victor Olander Light.

1959 Death: 1-29-1959 Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA.

1959 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Howard A. or E.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1904 Birth: 11-20-1904 VA.

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

1934 Death: 8-21-1934.

1934 Burial: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Elinor N.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1905 Birth: 12-28-1905 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1924 Marriage #1: Elinor N. Light m. Haden A. Wade 4-2- 1924 at J. M. Dickerson’s Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John M. & Polley Wade. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Alum Ridge, VA, d/o V. O. & Roxie E. Light.

Haden Alvah Wade, s/o John M. & Mary “Pollie” (Dulaney) Wade. [wade2]

1994 Death: 5-17-1994.

1994 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Elinor Light Wade

Haden Alvah Wade

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by Brenda Dudley Eanes)

.........4. Light, Allie A.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

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

.........4. Light, Edith E.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1910 Birth: 1910 VA.

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

1927 Marriage #1: Edith m. John Quinton Donnelly 1927 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: 1032 Princeton Ave, Bluefield City, Mercer Co., WVA, District 6, Ward 5, H4:

…… Light, Victor O. 47 yo w/m house carpenter, b. WVA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Roxie E. 47 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, proprietor of boarding house.

……… Erma A. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

……… Bonnie A. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, school.

…… Donnally, John S. or I. 24 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, (can’t read what he does), vet?: no.

……… Edith E. 20 yo married daughter, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married, retail store sales lady.

…… 7 nonrelated boarders.

.........4. Light, Ernaie A.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1913 Birth: abt 1913 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Bonnie A.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1915 Birth: abt 1915 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Bernia A.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1916 Birth: 1916 VA.

1916 Death: 1916

1916 Burial:

.........4. Light, Aubrey E.

Parents: Victor Olander & Roxie E. (Hall) Light.

1918 Birth: 1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1927 Death: 1928.

1927 Burial:

......3. Light, Otho Elbert

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdalene (Lawrence) Light. I

1885 Birth: 6-6-1885 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1906 Marriage #1: Otho E. Light m. Effie C. Poff 7-21-1906 Montgomery Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 99, H60:

…… Poff, Taylor 60 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, rents house, HOH.

……… Ellen 59 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 42y, 7 children with 7 living.

…… Light, Other 24 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 3y, laborer working out.

……… Effie 23 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 1 children with 1 living. (Beatrice not noted)

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 94, H36:

…… Light, Otho E. 34 yo w/m huckster buying & selling produce, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Ellie C. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Beatrice M. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Garland W. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Nona G. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Oliver C. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Stanley E. 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Duncan, Martin L. 17 yo servant, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA, Tunstall District 30, State Rd 12, H217:

…… Light, Otho E. 44 yo w/m carpenter, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Effie C. 44 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Garland W. 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Nona G. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, cotton mill spinner.

……… Oliver C. 15 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school.

……… Stanley E. 12 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Doye W. 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

…… Sutphin, Leland G. 22 yo son in law, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, silk mill weaver.

……… Beatrice M. 22 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Newby, Elizabeth M. 27 yo married w/f boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, cotton mill spinner.

1940 Residence: Danville City, VA, District 106-21, 1 Jordon Str., H15:

…… Light, Otha E. 54 yo w/m building carpenter, b. VA, completed G2, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Effie C. 54 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Doye W. 19 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, building carpenter.

1968 Death: 5-16-1968.

1968 Burial: Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville City, VA.

.........+ Light, Effie C.

Parents: W. Taylor & Ellen (unknown) Poff.

1886 Birth: 3-21-1886 VA.

1910 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Otho Elbert Light but her father HOH.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Otho Elbert Light.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with husband Otho Elbert Light.

1962 Death: 12-10-1962.

1962 Burial: Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville City, VA.

.........4. Light, Beatrice M.

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1908 Birth: abt 1908 VA.

1910:

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Leland G. Sutphin.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with husband but her parents HOH.

.........4. Light, Garland W.

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1910 Birth: 8-14-1910 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Edna G. unknown

1940 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA, Tunstall District 72-47, H268:

…… Light, Garland 30 yo w/m fill magazine cotton mill, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Edna 21 yo wife, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA 1935, housework. 

1986 Death: Oct 1986.

1986 Burial: Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville City, VA. (with Edna G., b. 4-27-1918, d. April 1978)

.........4. Light, Nona G.

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1912 Birth: 12-25-1912 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: William B. Thomas

1994 Death: Feb 1994 Danville City, VA.

1994 Burial:

.........4. Light, Oliver Charles

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1914 Birth: 11-22-1914 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with parents.

1966 Death: 10-13-1966 Conta Costa, CA.

1966 Burial:

.........4. Light, Stanley E.

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1917 Birth: 12-22-1917 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with parents.

1990 Death: 7-19-1990 Newport News City, VA.

1990 Burial:

.........4. Light, Doye Washington

Parents: Otho Elbert & Effie C. (Poff) Light.

1920 Birth: 8-12-1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Pittsylvania Co., VA with parents.

1941 Marriage #1: Helen Groff 8-9-1941, d/o Arnold & Cora (Burke) Groff.

1999 Death: 7-25-1999 Danville City, VA.

1999 Burial: Highland Burial Park, Danville City, VA. (with Helen, b. 11-17-1923, d. 5-29-2008)

2008 Obit:

Helen Groff Light, 84, of 718 Ringgold Depot Road, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born November 17, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Groff and Cora Burke Groff. On August 9, 1941 she married Doye Washington Light, who predeceased her in July 1999.

Mrs. Light lived the earlier part of her life in Pittsylvania County and had lived in the Glenwood community since 1961. She was formerly a member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. In 2002 she moved to the Ringgold area and became a member of Ringgold Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday school in the Eva Walton class. She was also a member of the Young At Heart. She had worked as secretary and as an agent at Gilbert Insurance Agency, retiring in 1976.

Mrs. Light is survived by a daughter, Linda L. Snead and her husband, James H. Snead of Ringgold; one sister, Irene Weatherford of Ringgold; and one granddaughter, April McKenzie and her husband, John of Springfield, Va. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by brothers, Robert Miller, Arnold Groff, Noble Groff and Harry Groff; sisters, Lorena Pruitt, Edna Light, Ocie Reynolds and Nancy Bishop; and one great-grandchild, Erin McKenzie.

Graveside services for Mrs. Light will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Highland Burial Park with the Rev. Steve Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. 

......3. Light, Jasper Wade

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdaline (Lawrence) Light. I

1887 Birth: 7-19-1887 VA.

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

1910 Marriage #1: Jasper W. Light m. Lula Vest 8-14-1910 Floyd Co., VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 101, H79:

…… Light, J.W. 32 yo w/m general store merchant, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Lula 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

……… Fritsie 54/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. (does state “daughter”)

……… Selby 12/12/ son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Big Lick District 2, Williamson Grove Addition, H99:

…… Light, Jasper W. 42 yo w/m spinner in a rayon plant, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Lula G. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

……… Hazel E. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, ruler in a rayon plant.

……… Fritsie M. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (does state “son”)

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

1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA, Salem District 81-27, between Edgewood and city limits, H379:

…… Light, Jasper W. 52 yo w/m rayon spinner, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Roanoke Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Lula G. 50 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Roanoke Co., VA 1935, housework.

……… Fritzie M. 23 yo single daughter, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Roanoke Co., VA 1935, rayon winder.

…… Vest, Nellie F. 48 yo single sister in law, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Roanoke Co., VA 1935, has other income.

1962 Death: 12-2-1962.

1962 Burial:

.........+ Light, Lula G.

Parents: Peter Callahill M. & Rosa Belle (Poff) Vest. I

1889 Birth: 4-28-1889 Floyd Co., VA. (src: check)

1890 Birth: 4-28-1890 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Jasper Wade Light.

1930, 1940 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA with husband Jasper Wade Light.

.........4. Light, Hazel E.

Parents: Jasper Wade & Lula (Vest) Light.

1912 Birth: abt 1912 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1930 Residence: Roanoke Co., VA parents.

.........4. Light, Fritzie Mae

Parents: Jasper Wade & Lula (Vest) Light.

1916 Birth: 6-17-1916 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

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

Marriage #1: a Williams.

2001 Death: 8-8-2001 Salem City, VA.

2001 Burial:

.........4. Light, Selby Norman

Parents: Jasper Wade & Lula (Vest) Light.

1918 Birth: 12-23-1918 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Evelyn E. (unknown)

1940 Residence: Roanoke City, VA, 21441 Orange Ave, H170:

…… Light, Selby N. 21 yo married w/m bottler in a bottling co., b. VA, completed H3, resided in same place 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Evelyn E. 17 yo ife, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same place 1935, housework.

2000 Death: 9-8-2000 Catawba, Roanoke Co., VA.

2000 Burial:

......3. Light, Wilber Stanley I

Parents: Henry Washington Jr & 1st wife Mary Magdalene (Lawrence) Light. I

1890 Birth: 7-12-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1927 Marriage #2: Wilber Stanley Light m. Ida Isabell Carr 3-15-1927 Welch Co., WVA.

1954 Death: 12-18-1954 Bluefield, Mercer Co., WVA, but of Keystone, McDowell Co., WVA.

1954 Burial: Woodlawn (WVA?)

.........+ Light, Ida Isabell I

Parents: Zachariah Elsworth & Mahala Catherine (Manning/Mannon) Carr. [carr] I

1886 Birth: 10-22-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1962 Death: 5-14-1962 Welch Hospital but of Keystone, McDowell Co., WVA. COD was listed as Myocardial Infarction due to Coronary Thrombosis, and also listed was Senile Arteriosclerosis and left hip joint fracture.

1962 Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, Mercer Co., VA.

...2. Light, Elijah Bird

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1854 Birth: 2-14-1854 Floyd Co., VA (src: birth record)

1854 Birth: 12-31-1854. (src: tombstone & 1900 Census)

1860, 1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1874 Marriage #1: Elijah B. Light m. Elizabeth J. Lawrance 01-08-1874 at Jacob B. Lawrence, Floyd Co., VA by Thomas L. Robertson. He 18 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Nancy Light. She single 28 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob B. & Nancy Lawrance.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H29:

…… Light, E. Bird 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot read or write, HOH.

……… Elizabeth J. 37 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Cora A. 4 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Henry J. 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211:

…… Light, Elijah B. 45 yo married w/m (no occ noted), b. Dec 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 26y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Elizabeth J. 56 yo wife, b. April 1844 VA, parents b. VA, m. 26y, 6 children with 5 living.

……… Henry J. 21 yo single son, b. June 1878 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer.

……… Prudence C. 16 yo daughter, b. May 1884 VA, parents b. VA, at school.

……… Lenard L. 14 yo son, b. June 1885 VA, parents b. VA, at school.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H154:

…… Light, Elijah B. 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 36y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Elizabeth J. 65 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 36y, 6 children with 4 living.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 101, H134:

…… Light, E. B. 66 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Elizabeth J. 77 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1926 Marriage #2: E. B. Light m. 2nd Lenora Aldridge 1926 Floyd Co., VA.

Lenora Amanda Aldredge, b. 4-1-1880 Floyd Co., VA, d/o William H. & Sarah Elizabeth (Conner) Aldridge. [aldredge_Anderson_Elizabeth]

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H74:

…… Light, Elijah B. 71 yo w/m famer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH. (he should be abt 51 yo, not 71)

……… Lenora 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, 38 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-14, Rd 645, H89:

…… Aldridge, Robert 30 yo w/m truck driver, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

…… Light, Lenora 59 yo widowed aunt, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. 

1935 Death: 10-15-1935.

1935 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Light, Elizabeth Jane

Parents: Jacob B. & Nancy (Rutrough) Lawrence. [Lawrence_Jacob_2wives]

1844 Birth: 4-29-1844 VA.

1880, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Elijah Bird Light.

1922 Death: 2-3-1922

1922 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Light, Cora A.

Parents: Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1876 Birth: 1-10-1876 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1894 Marriage #1: Cora Light m. Kyle Muncey 08-23-1894 at Byrd Light's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lee & Tera Demaris Muncey. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Elijah B. & Lizzie Light.

Kyle Muncy, s/o Jubal Henry Lee & Terena Demaris (Conner) Muncy. [Muncy_Olivia_Luke]

......3. Light, Henry Jacob

Parents; Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1878 Birth: 6-22-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1900 Marriage #1: Henry J. Light m. Tempa Vest 09-12-1900 at Floyd Vest's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest, Minister of the M.E. Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Eligah B. & Elizabeth J. Light. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Floyd & Mary J. Vest.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150:

…… Light, Henry J. 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 11y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Elizabeth T. 30 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 11y, 5 children with 5 living.

……… Lacy E. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Harlie C. 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Elijah H. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Henderson R. 3 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… William C. 8/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 101, H138:

…… Light, H. J. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Elizabeth T. 41 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

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

……… Harley 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Hubert 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

……… Carson 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Doy 7 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

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

……… Clara 38/12 daughter, b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H96:

…… Light, Henry J. 50 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Elizabeth T. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Harlie C. 27 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, laborer.

……… Carson W. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, farm laborer.

……… Henry D. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, farm laborer.

……… Rheba J. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Clara E. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Louese F. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Arlin E. 19 yo daughter in law, b. VA, father b. OH, mother b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married.

1961 Death: 5-22-1961 Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

1961 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

Obit: Submitted by Rena Worthen 11/2004

The Floyd Press Thursday, May 25, 1961

Henry J. Light 82 died at the  home of his son Doy Light of Pilot, Monday. Surviving also are three daughters, Mrs. Joe Link, Check; Miss Clara Light and Miss Louise Light, both of Pilot; two other sons, Harley Light, Pilot and Carson Light, Salem; 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Havens Chapel. Elders J. P. Helms and Julius bocock officiated. Burial was in the Iddings Cemetery.

.........+ Light, Elizabeth Tempie

Parents: Floyd & Mary Jane (Angle) Vest. [Vest_Littleberry_2wives]

1878 Birth: 11-26-1878 Floyd Co., VA,.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Henry Jacob Light.

1958 Death: 11-8-1958.

1958 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Lacy Ethel

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1902 Birth: 6-3-1901 VA.

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

Marriage #1: Lacy m. Archie Porter Vest.

Archie Porter Vest, b. 9-27-1901, d. 8-19-1950, s/o Elbert & Lurenda May (Vest) Vest.

1947 Death: 10-22-1947 Floyd Co., VA.

1947 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. (with Archie)

.........4. Light, Harlie C.

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1903 Birth: 3-1-1903 VA.

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

1928 Marriage #1: Arlin E. (unknown) abt 1928.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H96:

…… Light, Henry J. 50 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Elizabeth T. 50 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 21 yo when 1st married.

……… Harlie C. 27 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, laborer.

……… Carson W. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, farm laborer.

……… Henry D. 18 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, farm laborer.

……… Rheba J. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Clara E. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Louese F. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Arlin E. 19 yo dau in law, b. VA, father b. OH, mother b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District 61-17, Rd 610, H9:

…… Light, Harlie C. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G5, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Arlin E. 30 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework.

……… Clarence W. 10 yo son, b. VA, completed G3, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school.

……… Joyce Jean 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

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

1974 Burial:

............+ Light, Arlin E.

Parents:

1910 Birth: 4-29-1910 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Harley C. Light but his parents HOH.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Harlie C. Light.

1983 Death: June 1983 Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

1983 Burial:

............5. Light, Clarence W.

Parents: Harlie C. & Arlin E. (unknown) Light.

1930 Birth: 5-5-1930 VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

............5. Light, Joyce Jean

Parents: Harlie C. & Arlin E. (unknown) Light.

1938 Birth: 9-1-1938 VA.

1940 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Elijah Hubert

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1904 Birth: 1904 VA.

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

1929 Death: 1929

1929 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Hulen

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1906 Birth: 8-27-1906.

1906 Death: 10-29-1906.

1906 Burial:

.........4. Light, Roy Henison

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA.

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

1932 Marriage #1: Roy m. Norma Vaught 1932 Raleigh Co., WVA.

1955 Death: 5-23-1955 of the Terry’s Fork area of Floyd Co., VA.

Obit: Submitted by Rena Worthen, 11/2004

The Floyd Press Thursday May 26, 1955

Roy Light 47 of the Terry's Fork area, died in a Christiansburg hospital, May 23, 1955. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Norma V. Light; one son, Tommy Light, at home; five daughters, Linda & Judy Light, at home; Mrs. Lee Lawrence and Mrs. Freddie Austin, both of Pilot; Mrs. Norma Sowers, Salem; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Light, Pilot; three brothers, Doy Light, Pilot; and Harley and Carson Light, both of Salem; three sisters, Miss Clara Light, Miss Louise Light and Mrs. Joe Link all of Pilot; three grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday at Havens Chapel. Burial was in the Iddings Cemetery.

1955 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. (with Norma, b. 6-30-1911, d. 9-30-2000)

.........4. Light, William Carson

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1909 Birth: 8-5-1909 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1932 Marriage #1: Carson Light m. Hazel Conner 4-2-1935 Floyd Co., VA by R. C. Bailey, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Pilot, VA, s/o H. J. Light & Tempis Vest. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current mailing address Pilot, VA, d/o Alfred Conner & Maude Lawrence.

1971 Death: 2-25-1971 DOA Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA but of 505 Courtney Ave, N.E., Roanoke, VA.

William Carson Light, 61 yo married w/m Hercules painter, b. 8-5-1909 Floyd, VA. Spouse: Hazel Conner Light. Father: Henry J. Light. Mother: Elizabeth Vest. Informant: wife. COD: acute myocardial infarction. Burial: Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.

1971 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, VA. (not noted in Find A Grave)

............+ Light, Hazel Rachel

Parents: James Alfred & Maudie May (Lawrence) Conner. [Conner_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1911 Birth: 11-25-1911 Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.

1995 Death: 6-15-1995 Roanoke, VA.

1995 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - June 16, 1995 (src: Find A Grave)
LIGHT, Hazel Conner, 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Friendship Manor. She was a member of Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Light and a daughter, Jacqueline L. Compton. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, William K. and Frances G. Light, Roanoke, James Wiley and Loretta K. Light, Salem, Henry Wayne and Betsy D. Light, Salem, Paul Bradley and Ronna Light, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Opal L. Ferris, Fern L. and Jack M. Fizer, all of Roanoke; also 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lavada Aldridge, Check. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 1995, at the Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park.

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

.........4. Light, Henry Doy

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1911 Birth: 1-2-1912 VA.

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

1938 Marriage #1: Doy Henry Light m. Arlee May Conner 9-17-1938 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Pilot, VA, s/o H. J. Light & Tempie Vest. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Pilot, VA, d/o Alfred J. Conner & Maudie Lawrence.

1987 Death: 6-28-1987.

1987 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

Arlee C. Light

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

............+ Light, Arlee May

Parents: James Alfred & Maudie May (Lawrence) Conner. [Conner_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1914 Birth: 11-20-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1992 Death: 11-16-1992 Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

1992 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Rheba J.

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1914 Birth: 10-20-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

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

1932 Marriage #1: Joseph Conner Link 12-18-1932.

2010 Death: 11-19-2010 of Check, Floyd Co., VA.

2010 Obit:

On November 19, 2010, our dear mother, Rheba Light Link, of Check, took her Savior's hand and left her earthly family to claim her reward in heaven. Rheba Light Link was born October 20, 1914 in Floyd County, Va. to Henry Jacob Light and Tempie Elizabeth Vest Light. She is the last surviving member of her family of nine siblings: Lacie (Archie) Vest, Harlie (Arlin), Hubert, Hulen, Roy (Norma), Carson (Hazel), Doy (Arlie), Clara and Louise. Many beloved nieces and nephews on the Link and Light side have been an important part of her life. On December 18, 1932, Rheba married Joseph Conner Link. They were married 31 years until Joe was taken from her and the family by a heart attack on November 18, 1963. To this union there were eight beloved children: Joan (Harless) Akers, Betty ( Ike) Reynolds, Mary (Cleve) Richardson, James (Peggy) Link, Danny Link, Brenda (Carl) Hungate, Paul Link, Allen (Pat) Link, and foster daughter, Joyce (Chris) Whittaker. Also left to cherish her memory are beloved family friends, Nancy Altice and Linda Pollard. Also preceding her in death were daughters-in-law, Darlene Link, Brenda Jenks and Karen Shepherd and sons-in-law, Ike Reynolds and Cleve Richardson. Rheba was called Granma by 29 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at the Iddings Cemetery at Terry's Fork. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Sunday November 21, 2010 after 12 p.m. where the family will be from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be no night visitation. Published in Roanoke Times on November 21, 2010 

2010 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (with Joseph, b. 8-1-1910, d. 11-18-1963)

.........4. Light, Clara Edith

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1916 Birth: 10-9-1916 VA.

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

1997 Death: 2-16-1997 VA.

1997 Obit:

Clara Edith Light born October 9, 1916 single, died February 16, 1997 age 80. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jacob and Tempie Vest Light; one sister, Mrs. Lacie Vest; brothers and sister-in-law, Harlie and Arlin Light, Hubert Light, Hulen Light, Roy Light, Carson and Hazel Light and Doy and Arlee Light, Check; one sister-in-law, Norma Light, Pilot; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd with Elder W. T. Conner officiating, interment in Iddings Cemetery. 

1997 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Louise Fern

Parents: Henry Jacob & Elizabeth Tempie (Vest) Light.

1929 Birth: 12-19-1920 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1997 Death: 3-17-1997 VA.

Louise Fern Light born December 19, 1920, single, died March 17, 1997 she was 76 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jacob and Tempie Vest Light; two sisters, Miss Clara Light, and Mrs. Lacie Vest; brother and sister-in-law, Harlie and Arlin Light; Hubert Light, Hulen Light, Roy Light, Carson and Hazel Light, Doy and Arlee Light. Survivors; one sister Reba Light Link, Check, and one sister-in-law, Norma Light, Pilot, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services at Gardner Funeral Home, officiating by Elder W. T. Conner and Elder JUnior Conner, interment Iddings Cemetery. 

1997 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

......?3. Light, Joanna

Parents: Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1880 Death: 3-10-1880 Floyd Co., VA. COD: not given. Age: not given. Parents: E. & Elizabeth. b. Floyd.

......3. Light, Lottie Ellen

Parents: Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1882 Birth: 5-31-1882 Floyd Co., VA.

I1900 Marriage #1: Lottie E. Light m. J.N. Vest 02-22-1900 at Byrd Light's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Floyd & Mary Jane Vest. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o E.B. & Elizabeth J. Light.

James Noah Vest, b. 7-24-1977, d. 4-22-1954, s/o Floyd & Mary Jane (Angle) Vest. [vest1]

1940 Death: 3-27-1940 Mattocks Mountain, Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (with James)

......3. Light, Prudence C.

Parents: Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1884 Birth: 5-1884 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1905 Marriage #1: James J. Smith 1905 Floyd Co., VA.

James J. Smith, s/o Mahala E. Smith. Father not named. [Smith_Peter_2wives]

......3. Light, Lenard L.

Parents: Elijah Bird & 1st wife Elizabeth Jane (Lawrence) Light.

1886 Birth: 6-5-1886 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1906 Death: 12-18-1906.

1906 Burial: Iddings Family Cemetery, Huffville Rd NE (SR 610) Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW Jul 2013)

...2. Light, Joseph Owen

 

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light.

1858 Birth: 8-31-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870, Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1878 Marriage #1: Joseph O. Light m. 1st Louisa F. Amos 06-20-1878 at James W. Amos', Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Nancy Light. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James W. & Elvira F. Amos.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107:

…… Light, Joseph 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Louisa F. 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Alonzo 1 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

i1894 Marriage #2: Joseph O. Light m. 2nd Sarah M. Hale 12-20-1894 at William F. Hale's, Floyd Co., VA by William H. Naff. He 38 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Nancy Light. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William F. & Lualla S. Hale.

Sarah Amanda Hale, b. 4-21-1871, d. 11-30-1922, d/o William Frances & 1st wife Louella S. (Martin) Hale. She is buried in the Cole Cemetery, intersection of 612& 673, Floyd Co., VA. [hale]

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136:

…… Light, Owen J. 41 yo w/m blacksmith, b. Aug 1858 VA, parents b. VA, m. 6y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Sarah M. 29 yo wife, b. Apr 1871 VA, parents b. VA, m. 6y, 3 children with 3 living.

……… Robert L. 17 yo son, b. Jan 1883 VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Lula A. 13 yo daughter, b. Oct 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Grover A. 13 yo son, b. June 1890 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Bertha M. 7 yo daughter, b. Aug 1892 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… James C. 4 yo son, b. Nov 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Mary S. 2 yo daughter, b. Sep 1897 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Walter J. 1 yo son, b. May 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21:

…… Light, Owen J. 53 yo w/m blacksmith with own shop, b. VA parents b. VA, M2 15y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Sarah A. 39 yo wife, b. VA parents b. VA, M1 15y, 8 children with 7 living.

……… James C. 14 yo son, b. VA parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

……… Mary S. 12 yo daughter, b. VA parents b. VA, school.

……… Walter J. 10 yo son, b. VA parents b. VA, school.

……… Clora B. 9 yo daughter, b. VA parents b. VA, school.

……… Josephine 7 yo daughter, b.VA parents b. VA, school.

……… Hellen E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA parents b. VA, school.

……… Arminda B. 1 yo daughter, b. VA parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 98, H91:

…… Light, J.O. 63 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Sarah 49 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Beatrice 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Clara F. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1927 Death: 1-31-1927.

1927 Burial: Cole Cemetery, intersection of 612& 673, Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Light, Louisa Frances “Lucy”  I

Parents: James W. & Elvira Frances (Boswell) Amos. [amos]

1858 Birth: 4-20-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA with husband Joseph Owen Light.

1894 Death: 5-11-1894 Monroe Co., WVA.

1894 Burial: Amos Cemetery, Monroe Co., WVA. “off US 219 between Peterstown WV and Union WV off Pete Amos Road in a cemetery abt 1/4 mile on a hill. Some call it the Amos cemetery and others call it by other names.”

......3. Light, Alonzo Leonard

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1879 Birth: 5-4-1879 Summer Co., WVA.

1880 Residence: Summers Co., WVA with parents.

I1899 Marriage #1: A. L. Light m. Dora May Light 12-21-1899 at Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. ____ Co., WVA, s/o J.O. & Louisa Light. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o H.W. & Mary M. Light.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H165:

…… Light, Henry 73 yo widowed farmer, b. Oct 1826 VA, parents b. VA, owns farm, HOH

……… Alonzo 21 yo married grandson, b. May 1879 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, farm laborer.

……… Dora M. 20 yo married granddaughter (in-law), b. Aug 1879 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, 0 children.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29:

…… Light, Henry W. 57 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Mary M. 58 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 37y, 6 children with 4 living.

……… Alonzo L. 30 yo son-in-law, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, blacksmith in own shop.

……… Dora M. 30 yo married daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 10y, 0 children.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Carthage Rd, H36:

…… Light, Alonzo L. 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Dora M. 40 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

…… Maberry, Betty L. 18 yo single w/f boarder, b. VA, parents b. VA, public school teacher.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, North West portion of district, H20:

…… Light, Alonzo L. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Dora M. 51 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

……… Martha M. 8 yo adopted daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, St Rd 739, H23:

…… Light, Lone A. 60 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Dora M. 60 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Marthy 18 yo daughter, b. VA, completed H4, resided in same house 1935, school.  

1960 Death: 8-9-1960.

1960 Burial: Michael Aker’s family cemetery located on SR601 off SR739, Riner Hill Road N.W., Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Light, Dora May

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

1879 Birth: 8-19-1879 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Alonzo L. Light but their grandfather HOH.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Alonzo L. Light but her father HOH.

1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with

1969 Death: 2-9-1969.

1969 Burial: Michael Aker’s family cemetery located on SR601 off SR739, Riner Hill Road N.W., Floyd Co., VA. (with Alonzo)

.........4. Light, Martha Mae

Parents: adoptive parents Alonzo Leonard & Dora Mae (Lawrence) Light.

1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with adoptive parents.

......3. Light, William Thomas

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·                     William T Light Francis Joseph Light

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1881 Birth: 6-27-1881 Summers Co., WVA.

Marriage #1: Eliza Ellen Long.

1936 Death: 8-22-1936 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

William T. Light, abt 55 yo married w/m, b. date not known, West Virginia. Spouse: Eliza. Father: Joseph O. Light. Mother: Lucy Amos. Informant: Mrs. W. T. Light of Christiansburg, VA. COD: coronary thrombosis Aug 21, 1936. Burial: Christiansburg, VA Aug 23, 1936.

1936 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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…......+ Light, Eliza Ellen

Parents: Allen Madison & Matilda Ellen (Raines) Long.

1880 Birth: 12-6-1880 West Virginia.

1966 Death: 11-2-1966.

1966 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Light, Robert Lee

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1883 Birth: 1-14-1883 Monroe Co., WVA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

1904 Marriage #1: Robert m. Ida Elizabeth Smith 1904 Montgomery Co., VA.

Ida Elizabeth Smith d/o William Hamilton & Emeline (Lawrence) Smith.

......3. Light, Lula Alice

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1886 Birth: Oct 1886 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & stepmother.

i1905 Marriage #1: Lula Light m. F. C. Altizer 12-24-1905 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o E. D. & Lucinda Altizer. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Frances L. Light.

Fuget Clark Altizer, s/o Ennis Dulaney & Lucinda (Altizer) Altizer. [altizer_EliasR_Rachel]

1950 Marriage #2: Lula Alice Altizer, nee Light, m. Jessie Vinton Austin 11-27-1950 Montgomery Co., VA. He 64 yo w/m widowed carpenter, b. Floyd Co., VA, residing in Pilot, VA, s/o Joseph H. Austin & Mary Kathleen Akers. She 64 yo widowed w/f, b. Monroe Co., WVA, residing in Christiansburg, VA, d/o Owen Light & Louise Frances Amos.

Jessie Vinton Austin, s/o Joseph Henderson & 1st wife Mary Catherine (loven/akers) Austin. [austin] He was 1st married to Nancie Gay Clower. [clower]

1964 Death of Lula Light Altizer Austin: 7-15-1964 RFD Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

Mrs. Lula Altizer Austin, 78y 9m 9d, widowed w/f, b. Oct 6, 1885 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Venton Austin.  Father: Owen A. Light. Mother: first name not known (Amos). Informant: Mr. Clinton Altizer. COD: acute myocardial decompensation. Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

1964 Burial of Lula Light Altizer Austin: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Light, Grover Alvin or Alden I

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1890 Birth: June 1890 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 Census)

1889 Birth: 6-25-1889. (src: tombstone)

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

I1908 Marriage #1: Grover A. Light m. Flora Iddings 5-14-1908 Floyd C. H., Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris, Minister of the Presbyterian Church. He 18 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. O. & Lou Light. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o A. L. & Laura Light.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H24:

…… Light, Grover A. 20 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, rents farm, HOH.

……… Flora A. 19 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 children with 1 living.

……… Forest A. 9/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 88, H120:

…… Light, Grover A. 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns with mortgage, HOH.

……… Flora A. 28 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Forest A. 10 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Clara A. 5 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Bertha G. 1y 6/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H177:

…… Light, Grover A. 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 18 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Flora A. 38 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married.

……… Forest A. 20 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer.

……… Clara A. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Bertha G. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, Rd 710 & 615, H49:

…… Light, G. A. 50 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Flora Mae 48 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

1974 Death: 10-22-1974.

1974 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........+ Light, Flora A. I

Parents: Anderson Lafayette & Laura Low (Whiteneck) Iddings. [iddings] I

1892 Birth: 1-2-1892 Floyd Co., VA.

1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Grover Alvin or Alden Light.

1962 Death: 12-1-1962

1962 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Forest Alden

Parents: Grover Alvin or Alden & Flora Mae (Iddings) Light. [light]

1909 Birth: 1909 VA.

1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Mildred Lee Dobbins.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-1, St Rd 710 & 615, H44:

…… Light, F. A. 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G6, resided in Montgomery Co., VA, rents, HOH.

……… Mildred 27 yo wife, b. VA, completed C2, resided in Montgomery Co., VA, housework.

……… Doris 4 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

……… Melvin 1 yo son, b. VA, completed G0.

2001 Death: 2001.

2001 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

............+ Light, Mildred Lee

Parents: Cabell and Mary (unknown) Dobbins.

1911 Birth: 7-12-1911 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Forest Alden Light.

2007 Death: 4-12-2007 of Pilot, Montgomery Co., VA.

2007 Obit:

Mildred Lee Dobbins Light, 95, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2007. She was born July 13, 1911 to the late Cabell and Mary Dobbins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Light; son, Ronald Light; sisters, Edith and Martha Shelton; brother, James Dobbins; grandson, Phillip Correll and daughter-in-law, Beverly Light. She was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Mildred taught school in one-room schools at Rifton, Poff and Possum Hollow in Floyd and Montgomery Counties. She will be greatly missed by all. Our loss is heaven's gain. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Wayne Correll, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Shirley Light, Troutville, Wendell and Dianne Light, Donald and Beverly Light, all of Pilot; daughter-in-law, Julia Light, Pilot; grandchildren, Joan (Mark) Kesterson, Jeff (Kim), Barry (Heather), Larry, Paul, Tammy, Brian (Teresa), Amanda (Steve), Jerry (Teresa), Jason (Alyssa) Light; great-grandchildren, John, Zach, Gabrielle, Brittany, Robert, Brandon and MacKenzie; sisters, Helen Dobbins, Virginia (Irvin) Yates of Christiansburg; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Wimmer, Lucille Dobbins, both of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Gardner Funeral Home with the Revs. Hebron Quesenberry, Jimmy Cannaday and Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment will follow at Iddings Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Published in the Roanoke Times from 4/13/2007 - 4/14/2007. 

2007 Burial: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Light, Doris

Parents: Forest Alden & Mildred Lee (Dobbins) Light.

1936 Birth: abt 1936 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Wayne Correll.

............5. Light, Melvin

Parents: Forest Alden & Mildred Lee (Dobbins) Light.

1939 Birth: abt 1939 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Shirley (unknown)

.........4. Light, Clara Allene

Parents: Grover Alvin or Alden & Flora Mae (Iddings) Light. I

1914 Birth: 4-5-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1938 Marriage #1: Allene Light m. C. W. Epperly 12-9-1938 Floyd Co., VA. He 32 yo single w/m farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA, living in Pilot, VA, s/o Charles Eppery & Pattie Payne. She 24 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, living in Basham, d/o Grove light & Flora Iddings.

Charles Will Epperly, 1906-1943, s/o Charles W. & Harriet E. “Hattie” (Payne) Epperly. [epperly1]

1946 Marriage #2: Allene Epperly m. Glen Criner Dec 21, 1946 Montgomery Co., VA. He 29 yo single w/m electric work, b. Glenvar, VA, living in Vinton, VA, s/o Thomas Criner & Lulabell Mitchell. She 32 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, living in Basham, VA, d/o Grover Light & Flora Iddings.

1993 Death: 12-19-1993 Salem, VA.

1993 Burial:

.........4. Light, Bertha G.

Parents: Grover Alvin or Alden & Flora Mae (Iddings) Light. I

1918 Birth: 6-2-1918 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1937 Marriage #1: Bertha Light m. Glenn Wimmer 12-24-1937 Floyd Co., VA by R.C. Bailey, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 22 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA with P. O. address Pilot, VA, s/o Ezra Wimmer & Leunah Rose. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA with P.O. address Basham, VA, d/o Grover Light & Flora Iddings.

Glenn P. Wimmer, s/o Ezra Parlee & Launah (Rose) Wimmer. [wimmer_mcva]

2009 Death: 9-18-2009.

2009 Obit: Roanoke Times from 9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009 

Bertha Light Wimmer, 91, of Pilot, Va., passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was born on June 2, 1918, to Grover and Flora Light. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Wimmer; and sons, Gene Wimmer, Frank Wimmer, Marvin Wimmer and Ronnie Wimmer. Left to cherish her memory are her grandsons, Marvin Wimmer, Roanoke, Jeffrey Wimmer, and Scott Wimmer, of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Lisa Wimmer Watts, Roanoke, Michelle Wimmer Austin, Riner; greatgrandchildren, Adam and Sarah Wimmer, Brian Wimmer, Brandi and Joshua Watts, Tyler and Coy Austin; special daughters in-law and friends, Betty Wimmer, Riner, and Bonnie Wimmer, Christiansburg. She is also survived by her loving extended family at Wheatland Retirement Home, Christiansburg. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Service. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Monroe Hedrick officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Wimmer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. 

2009 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

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......3. Light, Bertha M.

Parents: Joseph Owen & 1st wife Louisa Frances (Amos) Light. I

1892 Birth: 8-9-1892 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with father & step mother.

1909 Marriage #1: Bertha M. Light m. Lazarus Plain Dulaney 1909 Floyd Co., VA,

Lazarus Plain Dulaney, s/o William Ballard & Mary Elizabeth (Dulaney) Dulaney.

Albert Dulaney was at the White Rock Church when Lazarus Plain Dulaney & Bertha Light were married. He said they rode up on their horses "in a gallop" & they were married sitting on their horses. (src: "Ole Paul").

1989 Death: 12-3-1989 Illinois.

1989 Burial:

......3. Light, James Clyde

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1895 Birth: 11-11-1895 Simpson, Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1915 Marriage #1: J. C. Light m. Ocie L. Radford 4-25-1915 at the bride's parents Floyd Co., VA by H. V. Cole, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. O. & Amanda Light. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Gabriel & Elizabeth Radford.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 99, H95:

…… Light, Clyde J. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, rents, HOH.

……… Ocie L. 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Addie I. 3y 9/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Edith L. 1y 5/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 10, middle part of district, H81:

…… Light, J. Clyde 34 yo w/m blacksmith with own shop, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, rents, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Ocie L. 34 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married.

……… Irene A. 14 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Edith L. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… G. Owen 4 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Mary H. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… M. Pearl 1 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Mayberry (unincorporated), McDowell Co., WVA, Elkhorn District 24-49, H18:

…… Light, James C. 44 yo w/m mining laborer, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, rents, HOH.

……… Ocie L. 44 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Owen G. 15 yo son, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Mary Hope 12 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G8, resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Marian Pearl 11 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935.

……… Audrey Ellen 5 yo daughter, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935.

1949 Death: 8-22-1949 Shorts Creek, Pine Creek District, Carroll Co., VA.

James Clyde Light, 53y 9m 11d, married w/m farming, b. Nov 11, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Ocie Light. Father: Joseph Owen Light. Mother Sarah Manda Hale. Informant: Mrs. Ocie Light. COD: not determined, possibly ruptured stomach ulcer or gall bladder trouble. Died before could get him to hospital. Burial: Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

1949 Burial: Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........+ Light, Ocie Laura

Parents: Gabriel G. W. & Elizabeth R. (Nolen) Radford. [radford]

1895 Birth: 8-30-1895 Floyd Co., VA.

1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James Clyde Light.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with husband James Clyde Light.

1968 Death: 6-3-1968 Barberton Citizens Hospital, Summit, OH.

Ocie L. Light, 72 yo widowed w/f. (src: Ohio Death Index)

Ocie Laura Light, b. 30 Aug 1895, d. 20 Aug 1957. Life Claim. (src: US SS Application & Claims Index via ancestry.com)

1968 Burial: Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Addie Irene

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1916 Birth: 3-5-1916 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1933 Marriage #1: Irene Light m. Frederick R. Surface 8-30-1933 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Floyd Co., VA, s/o Harlow Surface & Mary Rosson. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Cylde & Ocie Radford.

Frederick Rosson Surface, b. 5-10-1916 Auburn District, Montgomery Co., VA, d. 5-19-1989, s/o Harlow Marvin & Mary Virginia (Rosson) Surface. [no file]

1946 Divorce: 6-10-1946 Roanoke, VA from Frederick R. Surface. 3 minor children affected.

1946 Marriage #2: Irene Light Surface m. 2nd Andrew Jackson Rogers 10-19-1946 Roanoke, VA. He 28 yo single w/m cook, b. St. Charles, VA & living  in Roanoke, VA. Father: Patrick Rogers. Mother: Laura Lanningham. She 30 yo divorced w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA & living in Roanoke, VA. Father: James Clyde Light. Mother: Ocie Radford.

1961 Death: 1961.

1961 Burial: Radford Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........4. Light, Edith Lorraine

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1918 Birth: abt 1918 VA.

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

1937 Marriage #1: Edith Lorraine Light m. James Francis Howery 6-19-1937 Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Gabriel Owen

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1925 Birth: 4-9-1925 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

1945 Marriage: Gabriel m. Mildred Nellie Reed 1945 Montgomery Co., VA.

Mildred Nellie Reed, d/o Dennis Whitlow & Ollie Agnes (Dulaney) Reed. [Reed_Emory_Miriam]

Mildred Reed Light, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Gabriel Owen Light; and a granddaughter, Autumn Marie Light. Mrs. Light was a member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Madora and Sammy Lane and Marchetta and Jim Lafon; sons and daughter-in-law, J.W. and Cathy Light, and Dennis Light; three grandchildren, Missy L. Bratton, Scott Lane and Amanda Shrader; six great-grandchildren, Trevor, Heidi, Bryan, Gabriel, Jacob and Douglas; brother, Jimmy Reed and wife, Ella; sister, Christine Bohon; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, 2404 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Horace Light will officiate. Interment will be in the Reed Family Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Saturday, May 8, 2010

1990 Death: 2-2-1990 Roanoke City, VA.

1990 Burial: Whispering Pines Cemetery, Short Rd, Floyd Co., VA.

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.........4. Light, Mary Hope

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

.........4. Light, Marian Pearl

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1929 Birth: abt 1929 VA.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

.........4. Light, Audrey Ellen

Parents: James Clyde & Ocie Laura (Radford) Light.

1935 Birth: abt 1935 WVA.

1940 Residence: McDowell Co., WVA with parents.

......3. Light, Mary S.

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1897 Birth: Sept 1897 VA.

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

I1916 Marriage #1: Mary S. Light m. O. E. Martin 8-19-1916 at J. F. Keith’s Floyd Co., VA by J. F. Keith, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 30 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Montgomery Co., VA, s/o J. A. & Sarah Martin. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. O. & S. A. Light.

Oscar Edward Martin 1916 Floyd Co., VA, s/o James Asa & Sarah E. (Keith) Martin. [martin]

......3. Light, Walter James or Jay

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1899 Birth: 5-26-1899 Floyd Co., VA.

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

I1923 Marriage #1: W. J. Light m. Josie Pate 5-2-1923 at James Pate’s, Floyd Co., VA by J. T. Turner, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 24 yo single w/m miner, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Camp Creek, VA, s/o J. O. & Sarah A. Light. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Pizarro, VA, d/o James & Lauzie E. Pate.

1930 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, Blackwater District 2, H128:

...... Light, Walter 30 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married, rents, HOH.

............ Johsie 27 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 20 yo when 1st married.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 32-12, St Rd 631, H61:

...... Light, Walter 39 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, completed G0, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Jossie 38 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, housework.

............ J. C. 8 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school.

............ Moselle 6 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935, school.

............ George 5 yo son, b. WVA, completed G0, resided in McDowell Co., WVA 1935.

1965 Death: 5-4-1965 Medina Co., OH.

1965 Burial:

.........+ Light, Josie Gay

Parents: James Edward & Mary Lausa Ellen (Underwood) Pate. [pate]

1902 Birth: 9-6-1902 Floyd Co., VA.

1930 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with husband Walter Jay or James Light.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Walter Jay or James Light.

1989 Death: 11-30-1989 Southwest General Hospital, Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH but of Brunswick, Medina Co., OH.

Death record indicates there was an injury.

1989 Burial:

.........4. Light, J. C.

Parents: Walter James or Jay & Josie Gay (Pate) Light.

1932 Birth: abt 1932 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Moselle Clara Ellen

Parents: Walter James or Jay & Josie Gay (Pate) Light.

1933 Birth: 2-6-1933 Franklin Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Clara Light m. Hal Rednour 4-13-1933 Cuyahoga Co., OH. He 17 yo s/o John Rednour & Bill Hensley. She 17 yo d/o James Light & Josie Pate.

1998 Death: 10-20-1998.

1998 Burial: Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick, Medina Co., Ohio. (no photo)

.........4. Light, George Emitt

Parents: Walter James or Jay & Josie Gay (Pate) Light.

1935 Birth: 12-28-1934 Weelton, West VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1998 Death: 5-5-1998 Brunswick, Medina Co., OH.

1998 Burial:

......3. Light, Clora B.

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1901 Birth: abt 1901 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Light, Josephine

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1903 Birth: 2-22-1903 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1922 Marriage #1: Josephine Light m. Hubert Lee Laurence 4-16-1922 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA by N. A. Conner, Minister of the M. E. Church. Registered in Floyd Co., VA. He 19 yo single w/m farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Christiansburg, VA. s/o W. T. & Lillie Laurence. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Camp Creek, VA, d/o J. O. & Amanda Light.

Hubert Lee Lawrence, b. 11-19-1902 Montgomery Co., VA, d.2-6-1995 Grayson Co., VA, s/o William Thomas & Lillie (Becklehimer) Lawrence. [no file]

1987 Death: 5-8-1987 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

1987 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

......3. Light, Helen Elizabeth

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1905 Birth: 2-21-1905 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1920:

Marriage #1: Helen m. Graden E. Cox, b. 2-2-1903, d. 3-16-1988. (not recorded Floyd Co., VA)

1975 Death: 6-8-1975.

1975 Burial: Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (with Graden)

......3. Light, Arminda Beatrice

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1909 Birth: abt 1909 VA.

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

......3. Light, Clara F.

Parents: Joseph Owen & 2nd wife Sarah Amanda (Hale) Light. I

1912 Birth: abt 1912 VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

...2. Light, John C.

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1858 Birth: 8-30-1858 Floyd Co., VA.

1859 Death: April 1859 Floyd Co., VA. COD: encipilis. (sic) Age: 6m.

1859 Burial:

...2. Light, Nancy Emma

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1861 Birth: 11-5-1861 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1884 Marriage #1: Nancy E. Light m. John W. Blackwell 08-03-1884 at Henry Light's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 22 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & (blank) Blackwell. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Nancy Light.

John William Blackwell, 1862-1924, so/ William Leonard & Mary Jane (Overstreet) Blackwell. He married at least 4 times & Nancy was his 2nd. [Blackwell_MosesJr_2wives]

1890 Death: 3-11-1890 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Burial: Light Cemetery, Wilson Rd Floyd Co., VA. (no photo)

...2. Light, William Lawson

Parents: Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light. I

1865 Birth: 1-5-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1885 Marriage #1: William L. Light m. Julina P. Conner 11-19-1885 at Samuel S. Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by W.R. Radford. He 20 yrs 10 mons single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Nancy Light. She 20 yrs 9 mons single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Samuel S. & Martha Ann Conner.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River District:

…… Light, Wm L. 25 yo.

……… Julia P. 25 yo.

……… Minnie F. 4 yo.

……… Ida C. 2 yo.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246:

…… Light, William L. 35 yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1865 VA, parents b. VA, m. 15y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Julina P. 35 yo wife, b. Mar 1865 VA, parents b. VA, m. 15y, 5 children with 5 living.

……… Minnie F. 13 yo daughter, b. Oct 1886 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Ida C. 11 yo daughter, b. Oct 1888 VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… William H. 8 yo son, b. Mar 1892 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Matilda H. 5 yo daughter, b. Apr 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

……… Isaac A. 2 yo son, b. Apr 1898 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145:

…… Light, William L. 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm, HOH.

……… Julina P. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 24y, 5 children with 5 living.

……… Ida 21 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Herman 19 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

……… Matilda 15 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Albert 13 son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

1918 Death: 12-13-1918.

1918 Burial:  Wilson’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

......+ Light, Julina Prudence

Parents: Samuel S. “Slick” & Martha Ann (Poff) Conner. [Conner_Sarah_Jonathan]

1865 Birth: 3-10-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1890, 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Lawson Light.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 102, H40:

…… Light, Julina P. 54 yo widowed w/f farm manager, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH.

……… Albert 22 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, home farm laborer.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H30:

…… Light, Albert I. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Luemma 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married.

……… Fannie H. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Chester L. 4y 6/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Archie H. 2y 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Julina P. 64 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1931 Death: 6-21-1931

1931 Burial: Wilson’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Light, Minnie Florence

Parents: William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light.

1886 Birth: 10-1-1886 Floyd Co., VA.

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

i1907 Marriage #1: Minnie F. Light m. John R. P. Wilson 4-17-1907 Floyd Co., VA. He 30 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o William R.  Z. F. Wilson. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o William L. & J. P Light.

John Robert Philander Wilson, s/o William Riley & Zilphra Ann Frances (Craghead) Wilson. [Wilson_Daniel_Elizabeth]

Marriage #2: Thomas L. Epperly

1968 Death: 12-24-1968 as Minnie Wilson Epperly.

1968 Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Daniel’s Run Rd (SR 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VA. (with John)

http://image2.findagrave.com/photos/2013/328/120797465_138539492570.jpg

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

......3. Light, Ida C.

Parents: William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light.

1888 Birth: Oct 1888 VA.

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

i1912 Marriage #1: Ida C. Light m. A. J. Burk 12-22-1912 at the bride's parents, Floyd Co., VA by H. V. Cole, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA s/o George & Martha Burk. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. L. & Julina P. Light.

Andrew J. Burk, b. 8-1891, s/o George W. & Martha J. (Altizer) Burk.

......3. Light, William Herman

Parents: William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light.

1892 Birth: Mar 1892 VA.

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

i1914 Marriage #1: William m. Blanche M. Board 1914 Floyd Co., VA.

Blanche M. Board, d/o Horatia R. & Nancy G. (Blackwell) Board.

......3. Light, Matilda H.

Parents: William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light.

1895 Birth: Apr 1895 VA.

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

......3. Light, Isaac Albert

Parents: William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light.

1897 Birth: 4-28-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1898 Birth: Apr 1898 VA. (src: 1900 Census)

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

1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother as HOH.

i1923 Marriage #1: Albert Light m. LuEmma Ferris 6-3-1923 Floyd Co., VA by H. V. Cole, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Simpsons, VA, s/o Lawson & Julina Light. She 26 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, d/o V. T. & Lucinda Farris. 

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H30:

…… Light, Albert I. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH.

……… Luemma 32 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 26 yo when 1st married.

……… Fannie H. 6 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Chester L. 4y 6/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Archie H. 2y 2/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

……… Julina P. 64 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-11, St Rd 608, H7:

…… Light, Albert 43 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

……… Luemma 43 yo wife, b. VA, completed G4, resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Fannie 16 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G7 resided in same house 1935, housework.

……… Chester 14 yo son, b. VA, completed G7 resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Archie 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G3 resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Bonnie 9 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G3 resided in same house 1935, school.

……… Ray 6 yo son, b. VA, completed G0 resided in same house 1935, school.

1971 Death: 2-8-1971.

1971 Burial:

.........+ Light, Luemma Mae

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris. [Ferris]

1896 Birth: 5-14-1896 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Isaac Albert Light.

1981 Death: 6-5-1981.

1981 Burial:

.........4. Light, Fannie H.

Parents: Isaac Albert & Luemma Mae (Ferris) Light.

1924 Birth: abt 1924 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Chester L.

Parents: Isaac Albert & Luemma Mae (Ferris) Light.

1926 Birth: abt 1926 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Archie H.

Parents: Isaac Albert & Luemma Mae (Ferris) Light.

1928 Birth: abt 1928 VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

.........4. Light, Bonnie

Parents: Isaac Albert & Luemma Mae (Ferris) Light.

1931 Birth: abt 1931 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Cloyd Hinkley.

2011 Death: 10-5-2011 of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.

2011 Obit: Published in Roanoke Times on October 7, 2011

Bonnie Light Hinkley, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Hinkley; parents, Albert and Luemma Ferris Light; one brother, Chester Light; one sister, Fannie Light Spradlin. She is survived by two brothers, Archie Light and wife, Joyce, of Christiansburg, and Ray Light and wife, Frances, of Salem; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; also, a special great-niece, Teresa Patrick. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 7, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jube Burk and the Rev. Jerry Sheppard officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Heritage Hall Nursing Home and Lewis Gale-Montgomery Regional Hospital. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Services.

2011 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.

.........4. Light, Ray

Parents: Isaac Albert & Luemma Mae (Ferris) Light.

1934 Birth: abt 1934 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

End Henry Washington Sr & Nancy (Cole) Light Family.