Sallie A. Poff1

F, #22351, b. 17 Sep 1883, d. 6 Dec 1925
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*17 Sep 1883 Sallie was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 17 Sep 1883.2,1,3 
 She was the daughter of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Sallie A. Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
Marriage*16 Mar 1905 She married Hosea Lewis Kingrea at Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Mar 1905.
Hosea L. Kingrea [mis-indexed as Kruger], age 19, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Charles L. & Martha Kingrea; Sallie Ann Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Henry & Emma Poff.3 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 Hosea Lewis Kingrea and Sallie A. Poff resided at Worth, McDowell Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.5 
Census*24 Jan 1920 She and Hosea Lewis Kingrea appeared on the census as head of household at North Fork Dist, McDowell Co, WV, on 24 Jan 1920.4 
Death*6 Dec 1925 Sallie died on 6 Dec 1925 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV, at age 42.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff4
24 Jan 1920North Fork Dist, McDowell Co, WVHosea Lewis Kingrea and Sallie A. Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage*16 Mar 1905 She married Hosea Lewis Kingrea at Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Mar 1905.
Hosea L. Kingrea [mis-indexed as Kruger], age 19, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Charles L. & Martha Kingrea; Sallie Ann Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Henry & Emma Poff.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.

Olie D. Poff1

F, #22352, b. Mar 1886
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*Mar 1886 Olie D. Poff was born in Mar 1886 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Olie D. Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff2

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Perry Clifford Poff1,2,3

M, #22353, b. 13 Sep 1890, d. 30 Dec 1925
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*13 Sep 1890 Perry was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 13 Sep 1890.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Perry Clifford Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
Employment*Apr 1910 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1910 at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Perry Clifford Poff appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Wise Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: coal miner in Jun 1917 at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV. Arlington Coal & Coke Co.3 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 Perry Clifford Poff registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at McDowell Co, WV.3 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.3 
Marriage*5 Feb 1918 He married Sallie Virginia Wimbish at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1918.
Cliff Poff, age 27, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV, par. Henry & Emma Poff; Virgie Wimbush, age 21, single, b. Patrick Co, VA, res. McDowell Co, WV, par. Tom & Ellen Wimbish; md by L.C. Joyce at McDowell.5 
Death*30 Dec 1925 Perry died on 30 Dec 1925 at Grace Hosp, Welch, McDowell Co, WV, at age 35.2 
Burial*1 Jan 1926 His body was interred on 1 Jan 1926 at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, at Huffville Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff4
21 Apr 1910Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff, Herbert Basil Poff and Ida May Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage*5 Feb 1918 He married Sallie Virginia Wimbish at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 5 Feb 1918.
Cliff Poff, age 27, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV, par. Henry & Emma Poff; Virgie Wimbush, age 21, single, b. Patrick Co, VA, res. McDowell Co, WV, par. Tom & Ellen Wimbish; md by L.C. Joyce at McDowell.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, VA.

Charles Hugh Poff1

M, #22354, b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*1 Oct 1892 Charles was born at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 1 Oct 1892.1,2 
 He was the son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Charles Hugh Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.3 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Charles Hugh Poff appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Wise Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.3 
Marriage*30 Aug 1914 He married Ollie Gay Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1914.
Hugh Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Henry & Emma; Ollie Poff, age 17, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Hasie & Millie.4,3 
EmploymentJun 1917 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1917 at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA.2 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 Charles Hugh Poff registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Floyd Co, VA.2 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1917.2 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.3 
Census*13 Jan 1920 He and Ollie Gay Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 13 Jan 1920.3 
(informant) Death30 Dec 1925 Charles was informant for the death of Perry Clifford Poff at Grace Hosp, Welch, McDowell Co, WV, on 30 Dec 1925.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1930 at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV. Pillar boss, coal mine.3 
Census12 Apr 1930 Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.3 
EmploymentApr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV. Trackman, coal mining.3 
Census19 Apr 1940 Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1940.3 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1942 at Gilliam, McDowell Co, WV. Gilliam Coal & Coke Co.6 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 Charles Hugh Poff registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at McDowell Co, WV.6 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff resided at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.6 
Death*May 1981 Charles died in May 1981 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 88.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff3
21 Apr 1910Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff, Herbert Basil Poff and Ida May Poff3
13 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VACharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff and Edward Basil Poff3
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff3
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff3

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Aug 1914 He married Ollie Gay Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1914.
Hugh Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Henry & Emma; Ollie Poff, age 17, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Hasie & Millie.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  8. [S2691] Funeral Home Records Marion Thomas Hall, coffin records, transcribed by Rena Worthen, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/…, accessed November 2017.

William Rex Poff1,2

M, #22355, b. 24 May 1894, d. 4 Aug 1979
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff2 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light2 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*24 May 1894 William was born at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 24 May 1894.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.2 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 William Rex Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 William Rex Poff appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Wise Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
Employment*Jun 1917 Occupation: miner in Jun 1917 at Floyd Co, VA. Virginia Consolidated Chemical Co, US Arsenal Mines.3 
Residence5 Jun 1917 William Rex Poff resided at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, on 5 Jun 1917.3 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 He registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Floyd Co, VA.3 
Marriage*7 Mar 1936 He married Lala B. Childress at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 7 Mar 1936.
W.R. Poff, age 41, divorced, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV; Lala B. Childress, age 31, divorced, b. Patrick Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV; md by Opie C. Clarke at McDowell.5 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: laborer in May 1940 at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA. Coal yard.4 
Census*13 May 1940 William Rex Poff and Lala B. Childress appeared on the census as head of household at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 13 May 1940.4 
Marriage*20 Aug 1959 He married Roberta Mae Smith at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1959.
William Rex Poff, age 65, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Pilot, Montgomery Co, VA, par. Henry Poff & Emma Light, painter; Roberta Mae Smith, age 22, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Harless Rt, Christiansburg, VA, par. James Herbert Smith & Hester Ann Jones, baby sitter; md by J.C. Angle at Christiansburg.6 
Residence*Aug 1979 William Rex Poff resided at Riner, Montgomery Co, VA, in Aug 1979.1 
Death*4 Aug 1979 William died on 4 Aug 1979 at VA Hospital, Richmond, VA, at age 85.1 
Burial* His body was interred at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co, VA, at Sunset Cemetery.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff4
21 Apr 1910Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff, Herbert Basil Poff and Ida May Poff4
13 May 1940Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VAWilliam Rex Poff and Lala B. Childress4

Partners and Children
Marriage*7 Mar 1936 He married Lala B. Childress at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 7 Mar 1936.
W.R. Poff, age 41, divorced, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV; Lala B. Childress, age 31, divorced, b. Patrick Co, VA, res. McDowell, WV; md by Opie C. Clarke at McDowell.5 

Partners and Children
Marriage*20 Aug 1959 He married Roberta Mae Smith at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co, VA, on 20 Aug 1959.
William Rex Poff, age 65, divorced, 1 prev marriage, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Pilot, Montgomery Co, VA, par. Henry Poff & Emma Light, painter; Roberta Mae Smith, age 22, single, b. Montgomery Co, VA, res. Harless Rt, Christiansburg, VA, par. James Herbert Smith & Hester Ann Jones, baby sitter; md by J.C. Angle at Christiansburg.6 

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, WV.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Herbert Basil Poff1,2

M, #22356, b. 8 Mar 1898, d. 6 Sep 1986
Display Family
FatherHenry Wise Poff1 b. 31 Jan 1858, d. 2 Aug 1935
MotherRosa Emma Light1 b. 7 Jul 1857, d. 16 Mar 1910
Birth*8 Mar 1898 Herbert was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 8 Mar 1898.1,3 
 He was the son of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jun 1900 Herbert Basil Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Rosa Emma Light at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
(Witness) Census21 Apr 1910 Herbert Basil Poff appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 in the household of Henry Wise Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.4 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: laborer in Jan 1920 at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV. Mines coal.4 
Census*3 Jan 1920 Herbert Basil Poff was listed as a resident in the census report at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV, on 3 Jan 1920. Boarder in the household of Joe R. & Prudence Denkins.4 
Marriage*27 Dec 1922 He married Carrie Angeline Anderson at Floyd Co, VA, on 27 Dec 1922.
Herbert Poff, age 24, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Henry & Emma; Carrie Anderson, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Charles & Linda.3 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: electrician in Apr 1930 at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census*8 Apr 1930 Herbert Basil Poff and Carrie Angeline Anderson appeared on the census as head of household at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1930.4 
EmploymentMay 1940 Occupation: laborer in May 1940 at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV. Coal mine.4 
Census6 May 1940 Herbert Basil Poff and Carrie Angeline Anderson appeared on the census as head of household at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV, on 6 May 1940.4 
(informant) Death11 Oct 1949 Herbert was informant for the death of Carrie Angeline Anderson at Thorpe, McDowell Co, WV, on 11 Oct 1949.5 
Marriage*18 Dec 1961 He married Grace Lucille Tabor at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, on 18 Dec 1961.
Herbert Basil Poff, age 63, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Bluefiield; Grace L. Gullion, age 53, b. Coopers, WV, res. Bluefield; md by John Mendez at Bluewell.2 
(informant) Death12 Jan 1971 Herbert was informant for the death of Grace Lucille Tabor at Glenwood Park Nursing Home, Glenwood Park, Mercer Co, WV, on 12 Jan 1971.5 
Marriage*21 Apr 1972 He married Vera Clemis DeVor at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 21 Apr 1972.
Herbert Basil Poff, age 74, widowed, 3rd marriage, b. 8 March 1898, VA, res. Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, par. Henry Poff & Emma Light; Vera Clemis Lamie nee DeVor, age 62, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 27 January 1910, VA, res. Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, par. Edward Joseph DeVor & J. Nan Tibbs; md by Thomas E. Sexton at Pearisburg.3 
Death*6 Sep 1986 Herbert died on 6 Sep 1986 at age 88. Last residence: Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV.6,7 
Burial* His body was interred at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, at Huffville Cem.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Rosa Emma Light, Ida May Poff, John William Daniel Poff, Sallie A. Poff, Olie D. Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff and Herbert Basil Poff4
21 Apr 1910Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Perry Clifford Poff, Charles Hugh Poff, William Rex Poff, Herbert Basil Poff and Ida May Poff4
3 Jan 1920Thorpe, McDowell Co, WVHerbert Basil Poff4
8 Apr 1930Thorpe, McDowell Co, WVHerbert Basil Poff, Carrie Angeline Anderson and Harless Poff4
6 May 1940Thorpe, McDowell Co, WVHerbert Basil Poff, Carrie Angeline Anderson and Harless Poff4

Partners and Children
Marriage*27 Dec 1922 He married Carrie Angeline Anderson at Floyd Co, VA, on 27 Dec 1922.
Herbert Poff, age 24, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Henry & Emma; Carrie Anderson, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, par. Charles & Linda.3 
Children

Partners and Children
Marriage*18 Dec 1961 He married Grace Lucille Tabor at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, on 18 Dec 1961.
Herbert Basil Poff, age 63, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. Bluefiield; Grace L. Gullion, age 53, b. Coopers, WV, res. Bluefield; md by John Mendez at Bluewell.2 

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Apr 1972 He married Vera Clemis DeVor at Pearisburg, Giles Co, VA, on 21 Apr 1972.
Herbert Basil Poff, age 74, widowed, 3rd marriage, b. 8 March 1898, VA, res. Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, par. Henry Poff & Emma Light; Vera Clemis Lamie nee DeVor, age 62, widowed, 2nd marriage, b. 27 January 1910, VA, res. Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, par. Edward Joseph DeVor & J. Nan Tibbs; md by Thomas E. Sexton at Pearisburg.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.
  6. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  7. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone: Herbert B. Poff, online at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136356713, accessed November 2017.

Robert Milburn Woolwine1,2

M, #22357, b. circa 1885
Display Family
Birth*circa 1885 Robert was born at Montgomery Co, VA, circa 1885.1,3 
Marriage*12 Aug 1909 He married Ida May Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 12 Aug 1909.
Robert M. Woolwine [misindexed as Wadlevina], age 24, single, b. Montgomery Co, par. James & Rebecca; Ida May Poff, age 28, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Henry & Emma.3,1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
Census*15 Jan 1920 Robert Milburn Woolwine and Ida May Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 15 Jan 1920.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
15 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VARobert Milburn Woolwine, Ida May Poff, James Ralph Woolwine, Mildred Woolwine and Lake Woolwine1

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.

Lula E. Huff1,2

F, #22358, b. circa 1866, d. 16 Aug 1949
Display Family
Birth*circa 1866 Lula was born at Floyd Co, VA, circa 1866.1,2 
Marriage*23 Mar 1912 She married Henry Wise Poff at Montgomery Co, VA, on 23 Mar 1912.
Henry Poff, age 53, par. Lewis & Mary Poff; Lula Creasey, age 43, par. C.H. & Sallie Huff.1,3 
Census16 Jan 1920 Lula E. Huff and Henry Wise Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Jan 1920.1 
Census*16 Apr 1930 Lula E. Huff and Henry Wise Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 16 Apr 1930. Also enumerated in this household were Delbert C. Creasy, age 28, b. VA, stepson; Mabel Creasy, age 7, b. VA, adopted daughter.1 
(informant) Death2 Aug 1935 Lula was informant for the death of Henry Wise Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 2 Aug 1935.2 
Death*16 Aug 1949 Lula died on 16 Aug 1949 at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA. Informant was Lena Creasey.2 
Burial*17 Aug 1949 Her body was interred on 17 Aug 1949 at Huffville, Floyd Co, VA, at Huffville Cem.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff and Lula E. Huff1
16 Apr 1930Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Lula E. Huff and Herman E. Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*23 Mar 1912 She married Henry Wise Poff at Montgomery Co, VA, on 23 Mar 1912.
Henry Poff, age 53, par. Lewis & Mary Poff; Lula Creasey, age 43, par. C.H. & Sallie Huff.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.

Ruth Poff1

F, #22359, b. circa 1911
Display Family
FatherJohn William Daniel Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 11 Nov 1925
MotherElsie Hampton Payne1 b. circa 1886, d. 26 Sep 1928
Birth*circa 1911 Ruth Poff was born circa 1911 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Ruth Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Daniel Poff, Elsie Hampton Payne, Raymond Samuel Poff, Ruth Poff, Mary Poff, Herman E. Poff and Allie Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Mary Poff1

F, #22360, b. circa 1912
Display Family
FatherJohn William Daniel Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 11 Nov 1925
MotherElsie Hampton Payne1 b. circa 1886, d. 26 Sep 1928
Birth*circa 1912 Mary Poff was born circa 1912 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Mary Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Daniel Poff, Elsie Hampton Payne, Raymond Samuel Poff, Ruth Poff, Mary Poff, Herman E. Poff and Allie Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Herman E. Poff1

M, #22361, b. 1915
Display Family
FatherJohn William Daniel Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 11 Nov 1925
MotherElsie Hampton Payne1 b. circa 1886, d. 26 Sep 1928
Birth*1915 Herman E. Poff was born in 1915 at VA.1 
 He was the son of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Herman E. Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census16 Apr 1930 Herman E. Poff appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in the household of Henry Wise Poff and Lula E. Huff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Daniel Poff, Elsie Hampton Payne, Raymond Samuel Poff, Ruth Poff, Mary Poff, Herman E. Poff and Allie Poff1
16 Apr 1930Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAHenry Wise Poff, Lula E. Huff and Herman E. Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Allie Poff1

F, #22362, b. 1918
Display Family
FatherJohn William Daniel Poff1 b. 27 Sep 1881, d. 11 Nov 1925
MotherElsie Hampton Payne1 b. circa 1886, d. 26 Sep 1928
Birth*1918 Allie Poff was born in 1918 at VA.1 
 She was the daughter of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne.1 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 Allie Poff appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of John William Daniel Poff and Elsie Hampton Payne at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
16 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VAJohn William Daniel Poff, Elsie Hampton Payne, Raymond Samuel Poff, Ruth Poff, Mary Poff, Herman E. Poff and Allie Poff1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Ollie Gay Poff1,2

F, #22363, b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Display Family
FatherRobert Hosea Poff3 b. Jun 1872, d. before 1910
MotherMellie Virgie King3 b. Jan 1876
Birth*5 Aug 1897 Ollie was born at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co, VA, on 5 Aug 1897.4,1,5,6 
 She was the daughter of Robert Hosea Poff and Mellie Virgie King.3 
(Witness) Census27 Jun 1900 Ollie Gay Poff appeared on the census of 27 Jun 1900 in the household of Robert Hosea Poff and Mellie Virgie King at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census15 Apr 1910 Ollie Gay Poff appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1910 in the household of Mellie Virgie King at Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
Marriage*30 Aug 1914 She married Charles Hugh Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1914.
Hugh Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Henry & Emma; Ollie Poff, age 17, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Hasie & Millie.6,1 
Census13 Jan 1920 Ollie Gay Poff and Charles Hugh Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA, on 13 Jan 1920.1 
Census*12 Apr 1930 Ollie Gay Poff and Charles Hugh Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.1 
Census19 Apr 1940 Ollie Gay Poff and Charles Hugh Poff appeared on the census as head of household at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV, on 19 Apr 1940.1 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff resided at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.7 
Death*Apr 1982 Ollie died in Apr 1982 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 84.5 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
27 Jun 1900Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VARobert Hosea Poff, Mellie Virgie King and Ollie Gay Poff1
15 Apr 1910Little River Dist, Floyd Co, VAMellie Virgie King, Ollie Gay Poff, Roxie G. Poff, Herman C. Poff, Hallie E. Poff and Harlos R. Poff1
13 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VACharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff and Edward Basil Poff1
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*30 Aug 1914 She married Charles Hugh Poff at Floyd Co, VA, on 30 Aug 1914.
Hugh Poff, age 21, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Henry & Emma; Ollie Poff, age 17, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, par. Hasie & Millie.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Poff Roark, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  6. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.
  7. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  8. [S2691] Funeral Home Records Marion Thomas Hall, coffin records, transcribed by Rena Worthen, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/…, accessed November 2017.

Edward Basil Poff1,2

M, #22364, b. 19 May 1917, d. 13 Nov 2011
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff1 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff1 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*19 May 1917 Edward was born at Pilot, Floyd Co, VA, on 19 May 1917.3,1,2 
 He was the son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.1 
(Witness) Census13 Jan 1920 Edward Basil Poff appeared on the census of 13 Jan 1920 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Edward Basil Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: coal company worker in Apr 1940 at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV. Trackman, coal mining.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Edward Basil Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Marriage*21 Dec 1946 He married Stella Alberta Miles at Northfork, McDowell Co, WV, on 21 Dec 1946.
Edward Basil Poff, age 29, single, b. Pilot, VA, res. McDowell, WV; Stella Alberta Miles, age 27, single, b. Keystone, WV, res. Keystone, WV; md by Opie C. Clarke at Northfork.2 
Residence*5 Jan 2007 Edward Basil Poff resided at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, on 5 Jan 2007.4,5 
Residence*22 Oct 2011 Edward Basil Poff and Stella Alberta Miles resided at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, on 22 Oct 2011.6 
Death*13 Nov 2011 Edward died on 13 Nov 2011 at Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 94.
Edward Basil Poff, age 94, of 171 Sheppet Street (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield.

Born on May 19, 1917 in Floyd County, VA, he was a son of the late Charles and Ollie Poff Poff. He had been a resident of Bluewell for 35 years and was a 1934 graduate of Northfork High School. Ed was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Gleaners Sunday school class and he also was a former little league baseball coach in Northfork. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of the VFW Post 3112. He formerly worked at Leatherwood Milk Company, Bluewell Public Service District, and was a retired coal miner and was a member of the UMWA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Survivors include:

Wife of 65 years: Stella Miles Poff of the home

3 sisters in law: Irene Poff of Bluewell
Minnie Poff of Bluewell
Doloros “Boots” Poff of Bluewell

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Stephen Rector and Rev. D. Homer Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluewell United Methodist Church; Route 4 Box 541, Bluefield, WV 24701

Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com

Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.7,3 
Burial*15 Nov 2011 His body was interred on 15 Nov 2011 at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, at Woodlawn Cem.7 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
13 Jan 1920Locust Grove Dist, Floyd Co, VACharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff and Edward Basil Poff1
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*21 Dec 1946 He married Stella Alberta Miles at Northfork, McDowell Co, WV, on 21 Dec 1946.
Edward Basil Poff, age 29, single, b. Pilot, VA, res. McDowell, WV; Stella Alberta Miles, age 27, single, b. Keystone, WV, res. Keystone, WV; md by Opie C. Clarke at Northfork.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, WV.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Poff Roark, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Fred Walter Poff, Bluewell (WV) Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online at https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/, accessed November 2017.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Edward Basil Poff, Bluewell (WV) Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online at https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/, accessed November 2017.

Everette Coy Poff1,2,3

M, #22365, b. 29 Jan 1920, d. 17 Sep 1993
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff1 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff1 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*29 Jan 1920 Everette was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 29 Jan 1920.3,4,5,1 
 He was the son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Everette Coy Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Everette Coy Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Employment*Jul 1941 Occupation: coal company worker in Jul 1941 at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV. Electric shop, Koppers Coal Co.3 
Residence*1 Jul 1941 Everette Coy Poff resided at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 1 Jul 1941.3 
Mlt-Registration*1 Jul 1941 He registered for the draft on 1 Jul 1941 at McDowell Co, WV.3 
Marriage*3 Oct 1945 He married Irene Martin at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1945.
Everette Poff, age 25, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell; Irene Martin, age 24, single, b. Richwood, WV, res. Princeton; md by L.D. Yost at Princeton.5 
Death*17 Sep 1993 Everette died on 17 Sep 1993 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 73.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*3 Oct 1945 He married Irene Martin at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 3 Oct 1945.
Everette Poff, age 25, single, b. Floyd Co, VA, res. McDowell; Irene Martin, age 24, single, b. Richwood, WV, res. Princeton; md by L.D. Yost at Princeton.5 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2732] World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945 (Richmond, VA: National Publishing Co, 1946),.
  3. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947 (www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  5. [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.

Rachel Poff1

F, #22366, b. 21 Jun 1922, d. 8 Jan 2007
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff1 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff1 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*21 Jun 1922 Rachel was born at Floyd Co, VA, on 21 Jun 1922.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Rachel Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Rachel Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Marriage*4 Dec 1943 She married Alvin Creath 'Jack' Roark Sr at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 4 Dec 1943.
Alvin Creath Roark, age 22, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; Rachal Poff, age 21, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; md by D.F. Wyrick at McDowell.3 
Residence Rachel Poff lived at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV.2 
Residence*5 Jan 2007 She resided at WV on 5 Jan 2007.4 
Death*8 Jan 2007 Rachel died on 8 Jan 2007 at Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 84. BLUEWELL — Rachel Poff Roark, 84, of Bluewell, died on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at The Maples Nursing Home in Bluefield.

Born on June 21, 1922 in Floyd, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles Hugh and Ollie Gay Poff. She had lived in Bluewell for many years and had grown up in McDowell County and was a graduate of Northfork High School. She was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Alvin Creath “Jack” Roark Sr. and a son, Alvin Creath Roark Jr; brothers, Everett “Pat” Poff and Calvin Poff; and a sister, Lois Pilkenton preceded her in death.

Survivors: Brothers: Edward Poff and wife Stella of Bluewell, Fred Poff and wife Boots of Bluewell; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell with the Rev. Sam Cale III officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 - 11:00 prior to the service at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell.

The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Roark family..2 
Burial*10 Jan 2007 She was buried on 10 Jan 2007 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*4 Dec 1943 She married Alvin Creath 'Jack' Roark Sr at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 4 Dec 1943.
Alvin Creath Roark, age 22, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; Rachal Poff, age 21, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; md by D.F. Wyrick at McDowell.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Poff Roark, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  3. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, WV.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.

Calvin Robert Poff1,2,3

M, #22367, b. 9 May 1925, d. 19 Oct 1993
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff2 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff2 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*9 May 1925 Calvin was born at Arlington, McDowell Co, WV, on 9 May 1925.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Calvin Robert Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Calvin Robert Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.2 
Marriage*30 Dec 1945 Calvin Robert Poff married Minnie Alice Nunn on 30 Dec 1945 at Maybeury, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Death*19 Oct 1993 Calvin died on 19 Oct 1993 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 68.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff2
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff2

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, WV.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Lois Marie Poff1,2,3

F, #22368, b. 14 Aug 1927, d. 5 Jan 2007
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff2 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff2 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*14 Aug 1927 Lois was born at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 14 Aug 1927.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.2 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Lois Marie Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.2 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Lois Marie Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.2 
Marriage*31 Oct 1952 She married William Thomas Pilkenton Sr at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA, on 31 Oct 1952.
William Thomas Pilkenton, age 27, single, b. Lashmeet, WV, res. Princeton, WV, RFD, par. H.H. Pilkenton & Rosa Lee Hazelwood, coal miner; Lois Marie Poff, age 25, single, b. McDowell, WV, res. Bluefield, WV, RFD, par. C.H. Poff & Ollie Gay Poff; md by A.B. Ming at Bluefield, VA.4 
Death*5 Jan 2007 Lois died on 5 Jan 2007 at DeMay Living Center, Lyons, Wayne Co, NY, at age 79. LYONS, N.Y. — Lois M. Pilkenton, 79, a resident of the DeMay Living Center, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2007.

Friends and family called on Sunday (Jan. 7) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons where a funeral service was held on Monday (Jan. 8) at 9:30 a.m. Burial followed at the South Lyons Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Town of Lyons Ambulance, Lyons Fire Department or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 in her memory.

Lois was born in McDowell on Aug. 14, 1927, a daughter to Charles Hugh and Ollie Poff. She retired from the Lyons Elementary School and was known as the “lunch lady.” Lois was a wonderful housekeeper, very loving to all and never knew a stranger.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Scott) Spencer; son, William Jr. (Noreen); grandchildren, Jessica (Claire Gibson) Spencer, Jared (Crystal Avon) Spencer, Ashley and Adam Pilkenton; great-grandson, Aaron Scott Rodney Spencer, all of Lyons; two brothers, Edward and Fred Poff; sister, Rachel Roark, all of West Virginia; sister-in-law, Jessie Pilkenton of Lyons and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, William Sr. in 2001, and brothers, Everett and Calvin Poff..5,3 
Burial*8 Jan 2007 Her body was interred on 8 Jan 2007 at Lyons, Wayne Co, NY, at South Lyons Cem.3 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff2
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff2

Partners and Children
Marriage*31 Oct 1952 She married William Thomas Pilkenton Sr at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA, on 31 Oct 1952.
William Thomas Pilkenton, age 27, single, b. Lashmeet, WV, res. Princeton, WV, RFD, par. H.H. Pilkenton & Rosa Lee Hazelwood, coal miner; Lois Marie Poff, age 25, single, b. McDowell, WV, res. Bluefield, WV, RFD, par. C.H. Poff & Ollie Gay Poff; md by A.B. Ming at Bluefield, VA.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2838] Social Security Administration., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  5. [S211] Email Ken Willet, e-mail address, 10 Jan 2007.

Fred Walter Poff1,2

M, #22369, b. 21 Oct 1929, d. 22 Oct 2011
Display Family
FatherCharles Hugh Poff1 b. 1 Oct 1892, d. May 1981
MotherOllie Gay Poff1 b. 5 Aug 1897, d. Apr 1982
Birth*21 Oct 1929 Fred was born at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 21 Oct 1929.3,2,1,4 
 He was the son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.1 
(Witness) Census12 Apr 1930 Fred Walter Poff appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census19 Apr 1940 Fred Walter Poff appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1940 in the household of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff at Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WV.1 
Marriage*24 Dec 1951 He married Dolores Joan 'Boots' Bailey at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 24 Dec 1951.
Fred walter Poff, age 22, single, b. McDowell, WV, res. Bluefield; Dolores Joan Bailey, age 21, single, b. Bluefield, WV, res. Bluefield; md by W.D. Hamrick.4 
Residence*Jan 2007 Fred Walter Poff resided at Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV, in Jan 2007.5,6 
Death*22 Oct 2011 Fred died on 22 Oct 2011 at Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 82.3,2 
Burial*25 Oct 2011 His body was interred on 25 Oct 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
12 Apr 1930Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1
19 Apr 1940Northfork Dist, McDowell Co, WVCharles Hugh Poff, Ollie Gay Poff, Edward Basil Poff, Everette Coy Poff, Rachel Poff, Calvin Robert Poff, Lois Marie Poff and Fred Walter Poff1

Partners and Children
Marriage*24 Dec 1951 He married Dolores Joan 'Boots' Bailey at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, on 24 Dec 1951.
Fred walter Poff, age 22, single, b. McDowell, WV, res. Bluefield; Dolores Joan Bailey, age 21, single, b. Bluefield, WV, res. Bluefield; md by W.D. Hamrick.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Fred Walter Poff, Bluewell (WV) Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online at https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/, accessed November 2017.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S2712] WV Marriages Mercer Co, WV.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Poff Roark, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.

William Thomas Pilkenton Sr1

M, #22370, b. 25 Feb 1925, d. 21 Sep 2001
Display Family
FatherHaig Hamilton Pilkenton2
MotherRosalee Hazelwood2
Birth*25 Feb 1925 William was born at Lashmeet, Mercer Co, WV, on 25 Feb 1925.1,2 
 He was the son of Haig Hamilton Pilkenton and Rosalee Hazelwood.2 
Marriage*31 Oct 1952 He married Lois Marie Poff at Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA, on 31 Oct 1952.
William Thomas Pilkenton, age 27, single, b. Lashmeet, WV, res. Princeton, WV, RFD, par. H.H. Pilkenton & Rosa Lee Hazelwood, coal miner; Lois Marie Poff, age 25, single, b. McDowell, WV, res. Bluefield, WV, RFD, par. C.H. Poff & Ollie Gay Poff; md by A.B. Ming at Bluefield, VA.3 
Residence*Sep 2001 William Thomas Pilkenton Sr resided at Lyons, Wayne Co, NY, in Sep 2001.2 
Death*21 Sep 2001 William died on 21 Sep 2001 at Via Health, Newark, Wayne Co, NY, at age 76. William (Tom) Pilkenton, Sr., 76, of Lyons, died Sept. 21, 2001 at Newark Via Health. Interment in the South Lyons Cemetery. Mr. Pilkenton was born Feb. 25, 1925 in Lashmeet, West Virginia, a son of H.H. and RosaLee Hazelwood Pilkenton. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served from 1949-52, and then worked for Nabisco for 25 years. He worked at Fold-Pak and retired after 10 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Lois Poff Pilkenton, whom he married on Oct. 31, 1952; daughter, Brenda (Scott) Spencer of Lyons; son, William T. (Noreen) Pilkenton Jr. of Lyons; loving grandchildren, Jessica Spencer of Florida, Jared Spencer, Ashley and Adam Pilkenton, all of Lyons; two sisters, Sarah Hartwell and Nellie Papasso, both of Lyons; brother, James Pilkenton of Lyons; sisters-in-law, Mary Pilkenton of Auburn and Jessie Pilkenton of Lyons; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Howard and Elvin Pilkenton..1,2 
Burial* His body was interred at Lyons, Wayne Co, NY, at South Lyons Cem.2 

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Citations

  1. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Thomas Pilkenton, Sr, Newark (NY) Courier-Gazette, Sept 2001, online at http://www.cgazette.com/common/news/deaths/2001/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  3. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.

Brenda Pilkenton1

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FatherWilliam Thomas Pilkenton Sr1 b. 25 Feb 1925, d. 21 Sep 2001
MotherLois Marie Poff1 b. 14 Aug 1927, d. 5 Jan 2007
 Brenda Pilkenton is the daughter of William Thomas Pilkenton Sr and Lois Marie Poff.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.

William Thomas Pilkenton Jr1,2

M, #22372
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FatherWilliam Thomas Pilkenton Sr1 b. 25 Feb 1925, d. 21 Sep 2001
MotherLois Marie Poff1 b. 14 Aug 1927, d. 5 Jan 2007
 William Thomas Pilkenton Jr is the son of William Thomas Pilkenton Sr and Lois Marie Poff.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  2. [S237] Obituary, William Thomas Pilkenton, Sr, Newark (NY) Courier-Gazette, Sept 2001, online at http://www.cgazette.com/common/news/deaths/2001/…, accessed Jan 2007.

Alvin Creath 'Jack' Roark Sr1,2,3

M, #22373, b. 24 May 1921, d. Nov 1977
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Birth*24 May 1921 Alvin was born at VA on 24 May 1921.4,1 
Marriage*4 Dec 1943 He married Rachel Poff at McDowell, McDowell Co, WV, on 4 Dec 1943.
Alvin Creath Roark, age 22, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; Rachal Poff, age 21, single, b. VA, res. McDowell, WV; md by D.F. Wyrick at McDowell.1 
Death*Nov 1977 Alvin died in Nov 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV, at age 56.4 

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Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages McDowell Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Lois M. Pilkenton, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Rachel Poff Roark, Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph, 9 Jan 2007, online at http://www.bdtonline.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/…, accessed Jan 2007.
  4. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.