Last Updated: November 10, 2011
Researchers of surname Light:
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1. Light, Elijah D. b. 1799 Floyd Co., VA, d. 7-1879 Fayette Co., WV, s/o Henry & Lydia
(Hathaway) Light.
Marriage #1: Elijah Light m. Susannah Wilson, d/o Peter Wilson, 2-14-
1820 Montgomery Co., VA bond.
1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg171: Elijah Light, 1 male 40-49 yo, 1 female 30-
39 yo, 2 males 15-19 yo, 2 males 10-14 yo, 1 female 5-9 yo.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H195: Elijah Light, 51 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd,
$500, HOH.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H69: Elijah Light, 60 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/30, HOH.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Elijah Light, 70 yo farm
laborer, Henry Light HOH.
…+ Light, b. c1801 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Peter & Rhoda (Hathaway) Wilson.
Susannah 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H195: Susannah 49 yo w/f, b. Floyd, can not read
or write.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H69: Susan 58 yo w/f, b.
VA.
...2. Light, Simon b. c1820 Floyd Co., VA.
Marriage #1: Simeon Light m. Elizabeth Craig 05-23-1850 Floyd Co.,
VA by Thomas G. Shelor. She d/o William Craig per bond.
Marriage #2: Simon Light m. 2nd Sarah Adaline Kempleton 07-16-1856
at Elijah Light's in Floyd Co., VA by Thomas G. Shelor of the Christian
Church. He 36 yo widowed farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Elijah &
Susannah Light. She 21 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Eliza
Ann Kempleton.
Adeline Light m. 2nd Joseph Able 04-09-1878 at Mr. Kimpleton's, Floyd
Co., VA by Asa D. Shortt. He 48 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in
Floyd Co., VA, s/o Hiram & Polly Able. She 40 yo widowed w/f, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Thomas & (blank) Kimpleton.
......3. Light, b. c1857 Floyd Co., VA.
Mary E. Marriage #1: Mary E. Light m. Peter Pleasant Smith 12-26-1879 at
William H. Whiteneck's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell. He 23 yo single
w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Peter & China Smith. She
22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Simeon & Sarah A.
Light.
...2. Light, John b. 1828 Floyd Co., VA, d. 6-1-1863 at a Ch___ Hospital in Liberty, VA.
Wilson
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H195: John 22 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: John W. Light m. Catherine Rose 05-21-1854 Floyd Co.,
VA. He 25 yo single carpenter, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Eliga & Susan Light.
She 19 yo single, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Martha Rose.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: John W. Light, 36 yo w/m
farmer, $0/0, HOH.
……+ Light, b. c1836 VA, d/o Martha Rose.
Catherine Note: Catherine’s maiden name is noted as Bettleheimer
(Beckleheimer?) in her dau Rhoda Jane’s marriage record.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: Catherine 38 yo, w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Catherine Light, 34 yo
w/f, b. VA, keeping house, $0/0, HOH.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Catherine Light, 55 yo
appears to be with Joseph G. Light. (son)
......3. Light, b. c1855 Floyd Co., VA, d. 7-2-1873 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown. Age:
Giles P. 19y. Parents: John & Catherine.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: Giles P. 5 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Giles 15 yo w/m, b. VA
farm laborer.
......3. Light, b. 1-6-1856 Floyd Co., VA.
Rhoda Jane 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: Rhoda J. 4 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Rhoda 14 yo w/f, b. VA,
at home.
Marriage #1: Rhoda m. 12-20-1875 Charles Wade Doyle of
Montgomery Co., VA.
......3. Light, b. 7-7-1857 VA, d. 3-16-1910.
Rosa Emma 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: Rosa B. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Rosa E. 12 yo w/f, b. VA,
at home.
Marriage #1: Rosa Emma Light m. Henry Poff 12-26-1878 at John
Jenning's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell. He 21 yo single w/m farmer,
b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Nancy Poff. She 20 yo single
w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John W. & Catherine Light.
Burial 1910: Huffville Union Cemetery, Terry's Fork, Floyd Co., VA.
......3. Light, b. 9-18-1856 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-5-1947.
Joseph Green 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H490: Joseph G. 1 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Joseph 10 yo w/m, b. VA,
at home.
?1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H204: Joseph Light, 20 yo
farm laborer, C. Beckleheimer HOH.
Marriage #1: Joseph G. Light m. Nannie McNeil 01-08-1885 at the
bride's fathers, Floyd Co., VA by W.R. Cummings. He 27 yo single w/m
farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John W. & Catherine Light. She
25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James I. & Lydia
McNiel.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Joseph G. Light, 31 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: Joseph G. Light, 43
yo w/m farmer, b. Sept 1856 VA, m. 15y, owns farm, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H120: Joseph G. Light, 50
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm, HOH.
………+ Light, b. 10-06-1855 Floyd Co., VA, d/o James Ireson & Lydia (Smith) McNeil.
Nancy Elizabeth 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Nannie E. 30 yo.
“Nannie”
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: Nannie E. 44 yo
wife, b. Oct 1855 VA, m. 15y, 4 ch with 4 living.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H120: Nannie E. 52 yo
wife, b. VA, M1 25y, 6 ch with 4 living.
.........4. Light, b. c1883.
Clara C. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Clara C. 7 yo.
.........4. Light, b. 5-1886 VA.
Pagie M. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Paggie M. 4 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: Pagie M. 14 yo son,
b. May 1886 VA.
.........4. Light, b. 3-1888 VA.
James Govenor 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Govenor 2 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: James G. 12 yo
son, b. Mar 1888 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H120: James G. 22 yo
son, b. VA, home farm laborer.
.........4. Light, b. c1889.
Mandy 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Mandy 1 yo.
.........4. Light, b. 5-1890 VA, d. after 6-1954.
Pearly E. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: Pearly E. 10 yo
dau, b. May 1890 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H120: Pearl E. 19 yo dau,
b. VA.
Marriage #1: She m. a Taylor.
.........4. Light, b. 2-1897 VA.
Troy L. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H227: Troy L. 3 yo son, b.
Feb 1897 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H120: Troy L. 13 yo dau,
b. VA. school.
......3. Light, b. c1862 VA.
Mary 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Mary 8 yo w/f, b. VA, at
home.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H279: Mary Light, 17 yo w/f
servant, b. VA, William R. Wilson HOH.
Marriage #1: Mary Light m. Larkin Deweese 03-11-1883 at Larkin
Deweese's, Floyd Co., VA, by John Spangler. He 68 yo widowed w/m
farmer, b. Franklin Co., VA now Floyd Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA,
s/o Peter & Ester Deweese. She 35 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co.,
VA, d/o John & Catherine Light.
......?3. Light, b. c1867 VA.
Headen 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H333: Headen 3 yo w/m, b. VA,
at home.
Light, Elijah b. c1852 VA.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H357: Elijah Light, 8 yo w/m, Larkin
Dewese HOH.
Light, H. V. b. c1837 VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H218: H. V. Light, 13 yo w/m, b. Floyd, Joseph
Gray Sr. HOH.
...2. Light, Henry b. 10-29-1826 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-4-1904, s/o Elijah D. & Susannah
Washington (Wilson) Light.
Marriage #1: Henry Light m. Nancy Cole 01-20-1848 Floyd Co., VA by
Thomas G. Shelor.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H188: Henry Light, 23 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd,
$1000, HOH.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Henry Light, 33 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, $25/200, HOH.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Henry Light, 44 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $600/300, HOH.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H30: Henry Light, 54 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, HOH.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Henry Light, 65 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H165:
Light, Henry 73 yo widowed farmer, b. Oct 1826 VA, owns farm, HOH
Light, Alonzo 21 yo married grandson, b. May 1879 VA, m. 0y, farm
laborer.
Dora M. 20 yo married granddau (in-law), b. Aug 1879 VA, m. 0y, 0 ch.
......+ Light, b. 6-3-1821 Floyd Co., VA, d. 11-26-1895 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Bird &
Nancy Sarah (Underwood) Cole. COD: paralyisis, Age: 74y.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H188: Nancy 28 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Nancy 38 yo w/f, b.
VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Nancy 49 yo w/f, b. VA,
keeping house.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H30: Nancy 59 yo wife, b. VA.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Nancy 69 yo.
......3. Light, b. 9-1849 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-4-1884 Floyd Co., VA. COD: pneumonia.
Elizabeth Jane Age: 35y.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H188: Eliza J. 10/12 w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Eliza J. 10 yo w/f, b.
VA.
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. (Phares) Walters. She
single 19 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Nancy Light.
......3. Light, b. 5-1-1851 VA, d. 6-26-1903.
Sarah S. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Sarah S. 9 yo w/f, b.
VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Sarah S. 18 yo w/f, b. VA,
without occ.
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.
......3. Light, b. 2-14-1853 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-6-1924.
Henry 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Henry W. 8 yo w/m, b.
Washington VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Henry W. 17 yo w/m, b. VA
farm laborer.
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 Henry & Nancy Light. She 21 yo
single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob B. & Nancy Lawrance.
1880 Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107: Henry Light, 27 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Henry M. Light, 37 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198: Henry W. Light, 47
yo married w/m carpenter, b. Feb 1853 VA, m. 27y, rents farm, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29: Henry W. Light, 57
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 37y, owns farm, HOH.
Marriage #2: H. W. Light m. 2nd 1920 Floyd Co., VA Mary Susan Reed,
1889-1975, d/o Daniel & Many Jane (Duncan) Reed.
Burial 1924: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd
Co., VA.
.........+ Light, b. 10-24-1851 VA, d. 5-14-1914, d/o Jacob B. & Nancy (Rutrough)
Mary Magdaline Lawrence.
1880 Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107: Mary M. 28 yo wife,
b. VA parents b. VA, keeping house.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Mary M. 38 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198: Mary M. 48 yo
wife, b. Oct 1851 VA, m. 27y, 7 ch with 5 living.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29: Mary M. 58 yo wife,
b. VA, M1 37y, 6 ch with 4 living.
Burial 1914: White Rock Cemetery, SR 740/636, Alum Ridge, Floyd
Co., VA.
.........4. Light, b. c1874 VA.
Lettie F. 1880 Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107: Lellia F. 6 yo dau, b.
VA, at home.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Lettie F. 16 yo.
?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.
.........4. Light, b. 8-19-1879 VA, d. 2-9-1969.
Dora M. 1880 Summers Co., WVA, Pipestem District, H107: Dora May 9/12 dau,
b. VA, at home.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: D. M. 11 yo.
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. ____
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.
Alonzo L. Light, b. 5-4-1879, d. 8-9-1960.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H165: Henry Light (Sr)
HOH.
Light, Alonzo 21 yo married gr-son, b. May 1879 VA, m. 0y, farm
laborer.
Dora M. 20 yo married gr-dau, b. Aug 1879 VA, m. 0y, 0 ch.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29: Henry W. Light HOH.
Light, Alonzo L. 30 yo married son-in-law, b. VA, M1 10y, blacksmith in
own shop.
Dora M. 30 yo dau, b. VA, M1 10y, 0 ch.
Burial 1969: Michael Aker’s family cemetery located on SR601 off
SR739, Riner Hill Road N.W., Floyd Co., VA. (with Alonzo)
.........4. Light, b. 7-18-1882 Floyd Co., VA.
Victor O. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Victor O. 8 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H123: Vitor Light, 18 yo
w/m farm laborer, b. (no mon) 1882 VA, John H. Vest HOH.
Marriage #1: V. O. Light m. 1-3-1904 Floyd Co., VA Roxie E. Hall, b.
c1882, d/o C. W. Hall.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Victor O. Light, 27
yo w/m miller of own flour mill, b. VA, M1 7y, owns home, HOH.
.......…..+ Light, b. c1882 VA.
Roxie E. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Roxie 27 yo wife,
b. VA, M1 7y, 4 ch with 4 living.
.......…..5. Light, b. 11-20-1904 VA, d. 8-21-1934.
Howard A. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Howard A. 5 yo
son, b. VA, school.
Burial 1934: White Rock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1906 VA.
Nellie E. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Nellie E. 4 yo dau.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1908 VA.
Allie A. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Allie A. 2 yo dau.
.......…..5. Light, b. 1910 VA.
Edith E. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H118: Edith E. 2/12 dau,
b. VA.
Marriage #1: Edith m. a Donnelly.
.........4. Light, b. 6-1885 VA.
Otho C. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Ortho E. 5 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198: Otho C. 14 yo son,
b. June 1885 VA, day laborer.
Marriage #1: Otho C. Light m. 7-21-1906 Montgomery Co., VA Effie C.
Poff , b. c1886, d/o W. P. & Ellen (unknown) Poff.
.........4. Light, b. 7-19-1887, d. 12-2-1962.
Jasper W. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Jasper W. 3 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198: Jasper W. 12 yo
son, b. July 1886 VA, day laborer.
Marriage #1: Jasper W. Light m. 8-14-1910 Floyd Co., VA Lula Vest, b.
4-28-1889, d/o Callahill & Rosa (Poff) Vest.
.........4. Light, b. 7-1890 VA.
Wilmer S. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H198: Willmer S. 9 yo
son, b. July 1890 VA.
......3. Light, b. 2-14-1854 Floyd Co., VA (birth record) OR b. 12-31-1854, d. 10-15-
Elijah Bird 1935. (tomestone)
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Elijah B. 6 yo w/m, b.
VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Elijah B. 15 yo w/m, b. VA,
farm laborer.
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 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H29: E. Bird Light, 25 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, HOH.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211: Elijah B. Light, 45
yo married w/m (no occ noted), b. Dec 1854 VA, m. 26y, owns farm,
HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H154: Elijah B. Light, 55
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 36y, owns farm, HOH.
Burial 1935: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.
.........+ Light, b. 4-29-1844 VA, d. 2-3-1922, d/o Jacob B. & Nancy (Rutrough)
Elizabeth Jane Lawrence.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H29: Elizabeth J. 37 yo wife, b.
VA.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211: Elizabeth J. 56 yo
wife, b. April 1844 VA, m. 26y, 6 ch with 5 living.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H154: Elizabeth J. 65 yo
wife, b. VA, M1 36y, 6 ch with 4 living.
Burial 1922: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.
.........4. Light, b. 1-10-1876 Floyd Co., VA.
Cora A. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H29: Cora A. 4 yo dau, b. VA
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Cora M. 14 yo.
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.
.........4. Light, b. 6-22-1878 Floyd Co., VA, d. 5-22-1961.
Henry Jacob 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H29: Henry J. 1 yo son, b. VA.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211: Henry J. 21 yo son,
b. June 1878 VA, day laborer.
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 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Henry J. Light, 31
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 11y, owns farm, HOH.
Burial 1961: 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, b. 11-26-1878 VA, d. 11-8-1958, d/o Floyd & Mary Jane (Angle) Vest.
Elizabeth Tempie 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Elizabeth T. 30 yo
wife, b. VA, M1 11y, 5 ch with 5 living.
Burial 1958: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1902 VA.
Lacy E. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Lacy E. 8 yo dau,
b. VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1903 VA.
Harlie C. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Harlie C. 7 yo son,
b. VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1905 VA.
Elijah H. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Elijah H. 5 yo son,
b. VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. c1907 VA, d. 5-23-1955 of the Terry’s Fork area of Floyd Co., VA.
Henderson Roy 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: Henderson R. 3 yo
son, b. VA.
Obituary: 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.
Burial 1955: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.
.......…..5. Light, b. 1909 VA.
William Carson 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H150: William C. 8/12
son, b. VA.
Marriage #1: Carson Light m. Hazel Conner 1932 Floyd Co., VA.
.........?4. Light, d. 3-10-1880 Floyd Co., VA. COD: not given. Parents: E. & Elizabeth. b.
Joanna Floyd.
.........4. Light, b. 5-31-1882 Floyd Co., VA, d. 3-27-1940 Mattocks Mountain, Floyd Co.,
Lottie Ellen VA.
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.
Burial 1940: Iddings Cemetery, Huffville, Floyd Co., VA.
.........4. Light, b. 5-1884 VA.
Prudence C. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211: Prudence C. 16 yo
dau, b. May 1884 VA, at school.
.........4. Light, b. 6-1885 VA.
Leonard L. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H211: Lenard L. 14 yo
son, b. June 1885 VA, at school.
......3. Light, b. 8-31-1858 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-31-1927.
Joseph Owen 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H67: Jos. O. 3 yo.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Joseph Owen 14 yo, b. VA,
at home.
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.
Louisa Frances Light, b. 4-20-1858, d. 5-11-1894, is buried in the Amos
Cemetery, Monroe Co., W. VA.
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.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Owen J. Light, 41 yo
w/m blacksmith, b. Aug 1858 VA, m. 6y, owns farm, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Owen Light, 53 yo
w/m blacksmith with own shop, b. VA, M2 15y, owns farm, HOH.
Burial 1927: Cole Cemetery, intersection of 612& 673, Floyd Co., VA.
.........+ Light, b. 4-21-1871, d. 11-30-1922, d/o William F. & Louella S. (Martin) Hale.
Sarah Amanda 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136:
1910 Floyd Co., VA, LR50 H21: Sarah A. 39 yo wife, b. VA, M1 15y, 8
ch with 7 living.
Burial 1922: Cole Cemetery, intersection of 612& 673, Floyd Co., VA.
.........4. Light, b. 5-4-1879 WVA, d. 8-9-1960.
Alonzo L. 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 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H165: Henry Light (Sr)
HOH.
Light, Alonzo 21 yo married gr-son, b. May 1879 VA, m. 0y, farm
laborer.
Dora M. 20 yo married gr-dau, b. Aug 1879 VA, m. 0y, 0 ch.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H29: Henry W. Light HOH.
Light, Alonzo L. 30 yo married son-in-law, b. VA, M1 10y, blacksmith in
own shop.
Dora M. 30 yo dau, b. VA, M1 10y, 0 ch.
Burial 1969: Michael Aker’s family cemetery located on SR601 off
SR739, Riner Hill Road N.W., Floyd Co., VA. (with Alonzo)
.........4. Light, b. 1-1883 VA.
Robert L. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Robert L. 18 yo son,
b. Jan 1883 VA, farm laborer
.........4. Light, b. 10-1886 Floyd Co., VA.
Lula A. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Lula A. 13 yo dau, b.
Oct 1886 VA, school.
Marriage #1: Lula A. Light m. Fuget Clark Altizer 1905 Floyd Co., VA. He
s/o Ennis Dulaney & Lucinda (Altizer) Altizer.
.........4. Light, b. 6-1890 VA.
Grover A. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Grover 9 yo son, b.
June 1890 VA, school.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H24: Grover A. Light, 20 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 1y, rents farm, HOH.
............+ Light, b. c1891 VA.
Flora A. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H24: Flora A. 19 yo wife, b.
VA, M1 1y, 1 ch with 1 living.
............5. Light, b. 1909 VA.
Forest A. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H24: Forest A. 9/12 son, b.
VA.
.........4. Light, b. 8-1892 VA.
Bertha M. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Bertha M. 7 yo dau,
b. Aug 1892 VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. 11-1895 VA.
James C. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: James C. 4 yo son, b.
Nov 1895 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: James C. 14 yo son, b.
VA, home farm laborer, school.
.........4. Light, b. 9-1897 VA.
Mary S. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Mary S. 2 yo dau, b.
Sep 1897 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Mary S. 12 yo dau, b.
VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. 5-1899 VA.
Walter J. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 17, H136: Walter J. 1 yo son, b.
May 1899 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Walter J. 10 yo son, b.
VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. c1901 VA.
Clara B. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Clara B. 9 yo dau, b.
VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. c1903 VA.
Josephine 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Josephine 7 yo dau,
b.VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. c1905 VA.
Helen 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Hellen E. 5 yo dau, b.
VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. c1909 VA.
Arminda 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District 50, H21: Arminda 1 yo dau,
b.VA.
......3. Light, John b. 8-30-1858 Floyd Co., VA, d. 4-1859 Floyd Co., VA. COD: encipilis.
C. Age: 6m.
......3. Light, b. 11-5-1861 Floyd Co., VA.
Nancy E. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Nancy E. 9 yo w/f, b. VA, at
home.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H30: Nancy E. 18 yo dau, b.
VA.
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.
......3. Light, b. 1-5-1865 Floyd Co., VA, d. 12-13-1918.
William Lawson 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: William L. 6 yo w/m, b. VA,
at home.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District, H30: Wm Lawson 15 yo son,
works on farm.
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 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Wm L. Light, 25 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: William L. Light, 35
yo w/m farmer, b. Jan 1865 VA, m. 15y, owns farm, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: William L. Light, 45
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 25y, owns farm, HOH.
Burial 1918: Wilson’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
.........+ Light, b. 3-10-1865, d. 6-21-1931, d/o Samuel S. & Martha Ann (Poff) Conner.
Julina Prudence 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Julia P. 25 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: Julina P. 35 yo
wife, b. Mar 1865 VA, m. 15y, 5 ch with 5 living.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: Julina P. 45 yo
wife, b. VA, M1 24y, 5 ch with 5 living.
Burial 1931: Wilson’s Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
.........4. Light, b. 10-1886 VA.
Minnie F. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Minnie F. 4 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: Minnie F. 13 yo
dau, b. Oct 1886 VA.
.........4. Light, b. 10-1888 VA..
Ida C. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Little River District: Ida C. 2 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: Ida C. 11 yo dau,
b. Oct 1888 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: Ida 21 yo dau, b.
VA.
Marriage #1: Ida m. 12-22-1912 Floyd Co., VA Andrew J. Burk, b. 8-
1891, s/o George W. & Martha J. (Altizer) Burk.
.........4. Light, b. 3-1892 VA.
William Herman 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: William H. 8 yo
son, b. Mar 1892 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: Herman 19 yo son,
b. VA, home farm laborer, school.
.........4. Light, b. 4-1895 VA.
Matilda H. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: Matilda H. 5 yo
dau, b. Apr 1895 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: Matilda 15 yo dau,
b. VA, school.
.........4. Light, b. 4-28-1897 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-8-1971.
Isaac Albert 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H246: Isaac C. 2 yo son,
b. Apr 1898 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H145: Albert 13 son, b.
VA, home farm laborer, school.
Marriage #1: He m. 6-3-1923 Floyd Co., VA Luemma Mae Ferris, b. 5-
14-1896, d. 6-5-1981, d/o Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann (Aldredge) Ferris.
1. Light, Elijah D. b. 1799 Floyd Co., VA, d. 7-1879 Fayette Co., WV, s/o Henry & Lydia
(Hathaway) Light.
Marriage #1: Elijah Light m. Susannah Wilson 2-14-1820 Montgomery
Co., VA, d/o Peter & Rhoda (Hathaway) Wilson.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Little River Twp, H283: Elijah Light, 70 yo w/m, b.
VA, farm laborer, Henry Light HOH.
1. Light, James b. 1806 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-15-1880, s/o James R. & Hannah
R. Jr (Hathaway) Light Sr.
Marriage #1: James Light m. Sally D. Smith 9-28-1825 Montgomery
Co., VA bond.
1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg184: James Light Jr, 1 male 70-79 yo (prob
James R. Light Jr’s father), 1 male & 1 female 30-39 yo, 1 male 10-14
yo, 2 males & 1 female 5-9 yo.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: James Light, 44 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd,
$700, HOH.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: James Light, 54 yo w/m
carpenter, b. VA, $1,300/400, HOH.
…+ Light, Sarah b. c1803 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Humphrey & Elinor (McCheny) Smith.
D. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Sarah 47 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: Sarah 57 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H229: Sarah D. Light, 68 yo w/f
keeping house, $0/300, HOH. (Where is James?)
…2. Light, John b. 1827 Floyd Co., VA.
S. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: John 23 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: John S. Light m. Catherine Shoemaker 06-29-1854 Floyd
Co., VA. He 28 yo single farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah
Light. She 17 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o Henry & Sarah Shoemaker.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H354: John S. Light, 34 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $0/65, HOH.
1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: John S. Light, 40 yo
w/m farm laborer, b. VA, HOH.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: John S. Light, 50 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.
......+ Light, b. 1837 Franklin, d/o Henry & Sarah (unknown) Shoemaker.
Catherine 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H354: Catherine 21 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Catherine 32 yo w/f,
b. VA, keeping house.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Catherine 43 yo wife,
b. VA as were her parents, keeping house.
......3. Light, J. b. 2-11-1854 Floyd Co., VA.
......3. Light, b. 7-14-1855 Floyd Co., VA.
Mosby J. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H354: Mosby J. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Mosby J. 15 yo w/f,
b. VA.
......3. Light, b. 9-1856 Floyd Co., VA.
Owen P. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H354: Onia F. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.
or (check sex again)
......3. Light, 1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Owen P. 13 yo w/m,
Omer P. b. VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Omer P. 23 yo single
son, b. VA as were his parents, farmer.
......3. Light, b. c1859 VA.
Loman Lomillyna 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H354: Lomillyna 1 yo w/f, b. VA.
or 1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Lomar L. 11 yo w/m,
......3. Light, b. VA.
Owen A. C. 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Owen A. C. 17 yo son,
b. VA as were his parents, farmer.
......3. Light, b. c1864 VA.
Florence W. 1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Florence W. 6 yo w/f,
b. VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Florence W. 16 yo
dau, b. VA as were her parents.
......3. Light, b. 12-1866 Floyd Co., VA.
Marcella 1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Marcella 3 yo w/f, b.
VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Mosella 13 yo dau, b.
VA as were her parents.
......3. Light, b. 1869 VA.
Thomas 1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Alleghany Twp, H215: Thomas J. 11/12
w/m, b. VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Thomas J. 10 yo son,
b. VA as were his parents.
......3. Light, b. c1874 VA.
Sarah E. 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Sarah E. 6 yo dau, b.
VA as were her parents.
......3. Light, b. c1877 WVA.
Minnie M. 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield District, H93: Minnie M. 3 yo dau, b.
WVA, parents b. VA.
…2. Light, b. 1829 Floyd Co., VA.
Samuel R. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Samuel 21 yo w/m laborer, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: Samuel R. 30 yo w/m b. VA,
tobacconist.
1870 Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg, H157: Samuel R. Light, 41
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, alone.
…2. Light, b. 1832 Floyd Co., VA.
Emaline E. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Emeline 18 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: Emeline E. Light m. James W. Smith 12-23-1851 Floyd
Co., VA by J. N. Davis of the Methodist E. Church. She d/o James Light
per permission note.
James Washington Smith, s/o Jabez & Elizabeth (Light) Smith.
…2. Light, b. c1841 Floyd Co., VA.
Madison 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Madison 9 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: Madison 19 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H229: Madison I. 28 yo w/m
farm laborer, b. VA, $0/150, Sarah Light HOH. (mother)
Marriage #1: Madison Light m. Antonette Aldridge 11-13-1873 at Peter
Aldridge's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 29 yo single w/m
farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Sarah Light. She single
21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Polly Aldridge.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H489: Madison Light, 38 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.
......+ Light, b. c1855 VA.
Ganzetta 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H489: Ganzetta 25 yo wife,
w/f, b. VA.
Marriage #2: Ganzettie E. Light m. Raleigh Iddings 06-26-1888 near
Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson Paster M.E. Church. He 43 yo
divorced w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Olive Iddings. She
32 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Mary Aldredge.
......3. Light, b. c1875 VA.
Restes 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H489: Restes 5 yo son, b.
VA.
......3. Light, b. 6-26-1879 FCVA.
Raleigh A. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H489: Raleigh A. 1 yo son, b.
VA.
......3. Light, b. 4-1880 VA.
Laura O. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H489: Laura O. 1/12 dau, b.
VA.
......3. Light, C. b. 7-4-1881 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Matteson & G. E.
G.
…2. Light, Milton b. c1848 Floyd Co., VA.
Payton 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Milton 2 yo w/m b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: Milton P. 12 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H229: Milton P. 23 yo w/m clerk
in store, $1,000/150, Sarah Light HOH. (mother)
Marriage #1: Milton P. Light m. Sarah E. F. Anderson 01-27-1870 at
James H. Smith's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 22 yo single clerk, b.
& living in Floyd Co., VA, James & Sarah D. Light. She single 19 yo, b.
Bedford Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o R. H. (Richard H.) & Mary
J. Anderson.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: M. P. Light, 32 yo w/m
farmer, crippled/disabled, HOH.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Milton P. Light, 40 yo HOH.
......+ Light, b. 4-1850 VA, d/o Richard H. & Mary J. (unknown) Anderson.
Sarah E. F. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H229: Sarah E. F. 20 yo w/f, b.
VA, without occ.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: Sarah E. F. 30 yo wife,
b. VA.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Sarah E. 40 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H88: Sarah F. Light, 50
yo widowed w/f farmer, b. April 1850 VA, 1 ch with 1 living, owns farm,
HOH.
Marriage #2: Sarah m. 2nd Charles F. Buttner 1903 Floyd Co., VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H1: Sarah E. F. Buttner,
60 yo married w/f, b. VA, M2 7y, 6 ch with 2 living, owns farm, HOH.
(husband not noted)
......3. Light, b. c1870 VA.
Wilmer Wilfred 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: Wilford W. 9 yo son,
b. VA.
......3. Light, b. dead 1-30-1871, Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA.
male infant
......3. Light, b. 9-13-1872, Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA.
Reginald Ernest 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: Reginer E. 7 yo son,
b. VA.
......3. Light, Not named male, b. 3-10-1874 Floyd Co., VA, s/o M. P. & Sarah.
Bertie 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: Bertie 6 yo son, b. VA.
?1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: “Bettie S.” 16 yo.
Marriage #1: m. Flora Smith 1903.
......3. Light, b. 1-26-1876 Floyd Co., VA.
Clarence F. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: Clarence F. 4 yo son,
b. VA.
......3. Light, b. c1878 VA.
James M. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H455: James M. 2 yo son, b.
VA.
?1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: “Olia H.” 12 yo.
......3. Light, b. 11-1892 VA.
Edith M. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H88: Edith M. 8 yo dau,
b. Nov 1892 VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H1: Edith M. Light, 18 yo
dau, b. VA, teacher in public school, Sarah E. Buttner HOH.
Light, James R. b. 1769 Morris Co., NY, d. 1853 Floyd Co., VA, thought to be a s/o
Sr. Lazarus & Elizabeth (Langdon?) Light but this has yet to be proven, esp
“Langdon” as Elizabeth’s maiden name.
Note: I’m told there never was a Morris Co. in New York.
Marriage #1: James Light m. Hannah Hathaway 10-3-1791 Franklin
Co., VA, d/o Leonard & Susannah (unknown) Hathaway & Susannah. *
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: James Light Sr, 81 yo w/m, b. Morris Co., NY,
James Light HOH.
1853 Will: James Light will was signed 4-19-1853 & proven 7-21-1853.
He notes his 3 children as James Light Jr., Elizabeth Iddings & Hannah
Wilson.
Loving, Julian b. c1827 Buckingham Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Julian Loving, 23 yo w/m, b. Buckingham,
James Light HOH.
Lester, Isabel b. c1846 Floyd Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Isabel Lester, 4 yo w/f, b. Floyd, James Light
HOH.
Conner, Elizabeth b. c1832 Floyd Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H73: Elizabeth Conner, 18 yo w/f, b. Floyd, James
Light HOH.
Leander, Joseph b. c1856 VA.
N. P. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H355: Joseph N. P. Leander, 4 yo
w/m, b. VA, James Light HOH.
Shank, Emma b. c1856 VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H229: Emma Shank, 14 yo w/f
domestic servant, b. VA, Sarah D. Light HOH.
1. Light, John b. 1808 Floyd Co., VA, d. 11-1884 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Henry & Lydia
Jackson (Hathaway) Light. COD: pneumonia. Age: 84y. b. Montgomery Co., VA.
Marriage #1: John Light m. Polly Conner 03-23-1832 Floyd Co., VA by
Michael Howry. Joseph Howard made oath that John Light is as he does
believe to be more than 21 yo.
1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg184: John Light, 1 male & 1 female 30-39 yo, 1
female 15-19 yo, 2 females 5-9 yo, 1 male & 1 female 0-4 yo.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: John Light, 42 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd, $200,
HOH.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: John Light Sr, 51 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $1,000/200, HOH.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H216: John Light Sr, 61 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $800/600, HOH.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: John Light Sr, 71 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.
Burial 1884: Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA
as John Light, d. 1884, age 76y 1m
...+ Light, Mary b. c1808 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1884 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Andrew &
Sandra “Polly” Priscilla/Elizabeth (Aldridge) Conner. Age 76y.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Polly 42 yo w/f, b. VA, can not read or write.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: Mary 51 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H216: Mary 61 yo w/f, b. VA,
keeping house.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: Mary 71 yo wife, b.
VA.
Burial 1884: Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
...2. Light, Lydia b. 3-10-1833 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-29-1884 Floyd Co., VA. COD:
consumption. Age: 53y 16m 19d. Parents: John & Mary Light. b. Floyd.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Lydia 17 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: Lydia 25 yo, b. VA.
Marriage #1: Lydia Aldridge m. John T. West 01-04-1864 at John Light
Sr., Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 38 yo widowed farmer, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Sarah West. single 30 yo, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Mary Light.
Burial 1884: Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
(with John)
...2. Light, Nancy b. 1834 Floyd Co., VA, d. 9-6-1867.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Nancy 15 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: Nancy Light m. William M. Hall 12-29-1859 Floyd Co., VA
by J. J. Engle. He 37 yo single school teacher, b. Indiana & living in
Montgomery Co., VA, s/o John & Sarah Hall. She single 25 yo, b. & living
in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Mary Light.
Burial 1867: Piemont Cemetery
...2. Light, James b. c1836 Floyd Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: James 14 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: James 25 yo, b. VA.
Marriage #1: James Light married Martha A. Tice 1-29-1861 Floyd Co.,
VA by M. Howry. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd, s/o
John & Mary Light. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd, d/o Laban
& Frances Tice.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: James Light, Jr, 34 yo
w/m farmer, b. VA, $680/300, HOH.
Marriage #2: James Light Jr Sarah O. Clowers 8-23-1877 8-23-1877 at
J.G. Clower's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell. He 41 yo widowed w/m
farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John Sr & Mary Light. She 21 yo
single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Mary A. Clower.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91:
Light, James 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA as were his parents, HOH.
Sarah O. 23 yo wife, b. VA as were her parents, keeping house.
Henry J. 18 yo son, b. VA as were his parents, farmer.
John R. 18 yo son, b. VA as were his parents, farmer.
Walter M. 11 yo son, b. VA as were his parents, farmer.
Daniel B. 9 yo son, b. VA as were his parents.
Phillip _. 4 yo son, b. VA as were his parents.
Moses 2 yo son, b. VA as were his parents.
Elias 11/12 son, b. June WVA, parents b. VA.
......+ Light, b. c1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-18-1877 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Laban &
Martha Ann Frances J. (Webb) Tice. COD: fever. Age: 33 yo. d/o Laban & Frances
(can't read), b. Floyd.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: Martha A. 26 yo, keeping
house, b. VA.
......3. Light, b. c1862 VA.
Henry J. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: Henry J. 8 yo, at home,
b. VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Henry J. 18 yo son, b.
VA as were his parents, farmer.
......3. Light, b. c1864 VA.
James W. L. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: James W. L. 6 yo, at
home, b. VA.
......3. Light, John b. 11-6-1866 Floyd Co., VA.
R. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: John R. 4 yo, at home, b.
VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: John R. 18 yo son, b. VA
as were his parents, farmer.
......3. Light, b. c1868 VA.
Walter M. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: Walter M. 2 yo, at home,
b. VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Walter M. 11 yo son, b.
VA as were his parents, farmer.
......3. Light, b. c1871 VA.
Daniel B. 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Daniel B. 9 yo son, b.
VA as were his parents.
......3. Light, b. 8-1-1875 Floyd Co., VA.
Phillip 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Phillip _. 4 yo son, b. VA
as were his parents.
......3. Light, b. 5-3-1877 Floyd Co., VA.
female
......3. Light, b. c1878 VA.
Moses 1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Moses 2 yo son, b. VA
as were his parents.
......3. Light, Elias b. 6-1879 VA.
1880 Monroe Co., WVA, Springfield Distr, H91: Elias 11/12 son, b. June
WVA, parents b. VA.
...2. Light, Julia b. c1839 Floyd Co., VA, d. 10-17-1859.
A. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Julian 11 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: Julia A. Light m. Marion Clingenpeel 03-03-1859 at John
Light's residence, Floyd Co., VA, by George W. Kelly of the Baptist
order. He 26 yo single farmer & constable, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in
Floyd Co., VA, s/o Sophrona Clinginpeel. She single 16 yo, b. & living in
Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jno & Mary Light.
Burial 1859: Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
...2. Light, b. 11-6-1841 Floyd Co., VA, d. 9-3-1910.
Elizabeth 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Elizabeth 8 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: Elizabeth Light m. William Nathan Conner 12-22-1859
Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howry. He 22 yo widowed farmer, b. & living in
Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Mary Conner. She single 18 yo, b. & living in
Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Mary Light.
Burial 1910: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA. (with William)
...2. Light, Sarah b. 1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 7-1863.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Sarah 6 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: Sarah 16 yo w/f, b. VA.
Burial 1863: Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA
as Sarah Light, d/o John Light Sr.
...2. Light, John b. c1846 Floyd Co., VA.
Ballard 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: John B. 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: John 13 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H216: John B. Light, 24 yo w/m
farm laborer, b. VA.
Marriage #1: John B. Light m. Rebecca A. Link 08-26-1873 at David
Link's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 27 yo single w/m farmer, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Polly Light. She single 19 yo, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o David & Adeline Link.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: John B. Light, 34 yo
w/m farm laborer, b. VA, HOH.
......+ Light, b. 1865 VA, d/o David & Adeline (Smith) Link.
Rebecca Ann 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: Rebecca 25 yo wife, b.
VA.
......3. Light, b. 6-14-1874 VA, d. 1-12-1885 Floyd Co., VA. COD: diphtheria. Age
William Lazarus 10y, 6m, 28d.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: Lazarus 6 yo son, b.
VA.
Burial 1885: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
......3. Light, b. 4-25-1876 Floyd Co., VA.
Miriam 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: Miriam 4 yo dau, b.
VA.
......3. Light, b. 4-26-1878 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-24-1885 Floyd Co., VA. Age: 6y 9m
Frederick J. 28d.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H195: Frederick 2 yo son, b.
VA.
Burial 1885: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
......3. Light, b. 8-16-1879 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Rebecca.
male
......3. Light, J. B. b. 9-3-1880 Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Rebecca.
(male)
......3. Light, John b. 11-29-1884 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-18-1884 Floyd Co., VA. COD:
G. unknown. Age: 1m 19d.
Burial 1884: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, FCVA.
...2. Light, Henry b. c1849 Floyd Co., VA.
Booker 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H80: Henry B. 1 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: Henry B. 11 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H270: Henry B. Light, 21 yo
w/m farm laborer, b. VA, James Light HOH. (brother)
Marriage #1: Henry B. Light m. Louisa Montgomery 02-23-1871 at
Michael Howey's, Floyd Co., VA by Michael Howery. He 22 yo single
farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Mary Light. She single 18
yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Nancy Montgomery.
...2. Light, b. c1852 VA.
Victoria 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H210: Victoria 8 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H216: Victoria 19 yo w/f, b. VA,
without occ.
Marriage #1: Victoria Light m. Samuel W. Swepston 02-12-1879 at
John Light Sr's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell. He 40 yo widowed w/m
farmer, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George W. &
Mary Swepston. She 27 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o
John & Mary Light.
Samuel W. Swepston, b. 8-27-1838, d. 1-28-1892. Samuel is buried in
the Head of the River Cemetery, FCVA.
Light, Giles P. b. c1855 VA, d. 7-2-1873, s/o John W. Light & Catherine
Rose/Bettleheimer/Beckleheimer.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H216: Giles P. 15 yo w/m, farm
laborer, b. VA, John Light Sr HOH.
1. Light, Lorenzo b. 1822 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1890 Salem, Roanoke Co., VA, s/o Henry & 2nd
Dow wife, Nancy (Dinwiddie) Light.
Marriage #1: Lorenzo D. Light m. Sarah Hall 09-16-1847 Floyd Co., VA
by Michael Howry. Sarah gave oath that she is over & above the age of
21.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H424: Loring Light, 28 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd,
$500, HOH.
1860 Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg PO, H281: Lorenzo S. Light,
37 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/1,500, Nancy Otey 50 yo HOH.
1870 Roanoke Co., VA, Salem Twp, H49: Lorenzo D. Light, 48 yo w/m
boot & shoe maker, b. VA, $1000/250, HOH.
…+ Light, Sarah b. c1820 Montgomery Co., VA, d/o ?.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H424: Sarah 30 yo w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA.
1860 Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg PO, H281: Sarah 46 yo w/f,
b. VA, Nancy Otey HOH.
1870 Roanoke Co., VA, Salem Twp, H49: Sarah 50 yo w/f, b. VA,
keeping house.
...2. Light, b. c1849 Floyd Co., VA.
Octavia Frances 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H424: Octava 1 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg PO, H281: Octavia 12 yo w/f,
b. VA, Nancy Otey HOH.
...2. Light, E. b. c1851 Floyd Co., VA, d. 6-1-1854 Floyd Co., VA. COD: fever. Age: 3y.
(female)
1. Light, Samuel b. 11-1-1828 Patrick Co. VA, d. 6-22-1888 Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel
Jackson Jr Jackson & Sarah (unknown) Light, Sr.
Note: Samuel Jackson Light Sr, 1773-1829.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H130: Samuel J. Light, 21
yo w/m appr. boot/shoemaker, b. PCVA, apprentice to Moses S. Clark
HOH.
Marriage #1: Samuel Jackson Light m. Salina Elizabeth Link 08-16-
1855 at the house of David Link by J. Wesley Boteler of the Methodist
Church. He 23y 9m 15d, single school teacher, b. Patrick Co., VA, s/o
Samuel & Sarah Light. She 14y 2m 14d, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o David &
Adeline Link.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H1398: Samuel J. Light, 31
yo w/m shoemaker, b. VA, $0/25, HOH.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Samuel J. Light, 11 yo
w/m shoemaker, b. VA, $0/0, HOH.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Samuel Light, 51 yo
w/m teacher, b. VA, HOH. Father b. NY. Mother b. VA.
Burial 1888: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
…+ Light, Salina b. 6-2-1841 Floyd Co., VA, d. 3-6-1915, d/o David & Adeline (Smith)
Elizabeth Link.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H1398: Salina E. 18 yo w/f,
b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Salina E. 29 yo w/f, b.
VA, keeping house.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Salina E. 39 yo wife,
b. VA.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Salina Light, 49 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H116: Salina 58 yo w/f
widowed mother, b. June 1841 VA, 9 ch with 6 living, Scipio Light HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H173: Salina E. Light, 68
yo widowed w/f, b. VA, 9 ch with 6 living, owns farm, HOH.
Burial 1915: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
...2. Light, b. 5-12-1856 Floyd Co., VA, d. 9-10-1934.
Cleopatra 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H1398: Cleopatra 4 yo w/f,
b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Cleopatra 14 yo w/f, b.
VA, at home.
Marriage #1: Cleopatra Light m. James R. Martin 11-11-1875 at
Samuel Light's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 19 yo single w/m
farmer, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John R. &
Elizabeth Martin. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o
Sam'l J. & Salina Light.
James R. Martin, 4-21-1856, d. 12-31-1934.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:
Martin, Jas R. 34
Cleopatra 34
_________ Vinetta 13
_________ Annie E. 8
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H98:
Martin, James R. 44 w/m farmer, b. Nov 1877 VA, m. 24y, owns farm,
HOH.
Cleopatra 44 yo wife, b. May 1856 VA, m. 29y, 2 ch with 2 living.
Venetta 23 yo dau, b. April 1877 VA.
Ethel A. 18 yo dau, b. July 1881 VA, school.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H31:
Martin, James R. 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 34y, owns farm, HOH.
Cleopatria 53 yo wife, b. VA, M34 4y, 2 ch with 2 living.
Burial 1934: Hemlock Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. (with James)
...2. Light, b. 8-19-1860 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-8-1930.
Augusta 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Village of Jacksonville, H1398: Augustas 8/12 w/f,
b. VA.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Augusta 11 yo w/f, b. VA.
Marriage #1: Augusta Light m. Nash J. Obenchain 12-25-1875 at J.L.
Weaver's, Floyd Co., VA by J.L. Weaver. He 23 yo single w/m carpenter,
b. Botetourt & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jackson J. & Charlotte
Obenchain. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o
Samuel J. & Salina Light.
...2. Light, b. 11-20-1861 Floyd Co., VA, d. 10-26-1947.
Brownlow 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Bowlow 8 w/m, b. VA, at
home.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Brownlow 18 yo son,
b. VA, attending school.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Bownlow Light, 28 yo.
Marriage #1: Brownlow Light m. Della Prillaman 10-31-1899 Simpson,
Floyd Co., VA by G.H. Thomson. He 37 yo single w/m teacher, b. & living
in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel J. & Salina Light. She 21 yo single w/f, b. &
living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jacob & Martha Prillaman.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H120: Brown Light, 38 yo
w/m school teacher, b. Nov 1861 VA, m. 0y, owns farm, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Brownlo Light, 47
yo w/m public school teacher, b. VA, M1 10y, owns farm, HOH.
......+ Light, b. 1-1878 VA, d/o Jacob & Martha (Gray) Prillaman.
Ardella “Della” 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H120: Della 22 yo wife, b.
Jan 1878 VA, 0 ch.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Della 32 yo wife, b.
VA, M1 10y, 4 ch with 4 living.
......3. Light, b. c1901 VA.
Corrine 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Corrine 9 yo dau,
b. VA, school.
Marriage #1: Corrine Light m. Minor McNeil.
......3. Light, b. 10-18-1903 Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA, d/ 4-6-2001 Simpsons, Floyd
Evelyn Co., VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Evelyn 6 yo dau, b.
VA, school.
Marriage #1: Tonsa Shank m. Evelyn Light 1923, d/o Brownlow &
Ardella (Prillaman) Light.
Obituary: (submitted to the Floyd Co., VA Newslist 2-28-2009)
Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Sunday, April 8, 2001
SHANK, Evelyn Light, 97, the widow of Tonsa Shank, died Friday, April
6, 2001, at the home of a grandson in Simpsons. She was born October
18, 1903, in Simpsons, Floyd County, a daughter of Brownlow and
Ardella Prillaman Light. Her father was a teacher in the early public
schools in Locust Grove District and later postmaster at Simpsons. In
1923, she married Tonsa Shank, whose home was a few miles from
Simpsons. The couple lived in Columbus, Ohio, Roanoke, and Simpsons
before settling in 1948 at Mr. Shank's homeplace. She was preceded in
death by her husband in 1978 and by brothers Binford, Julian, and
Harris Light; sister, Corinne Light McNeil; and
grandson, Larry M. Kesler. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law,
Sadie L. and Charles Benn, Alexandria; son and daughter-in-law, David
and Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Arlington and Check; sister, Christine Vest,
Simpsons; brother, Ralph E. Light, Rochester, N.Y.; four grandchildren,
Rodney L. Kesler, Simpsons, Eric I. Shank, Arlington, Jennifer E. Monma,
Honolulu, Hawaii, and John T. Shank, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and four great
grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Tanya Kesler, James Shank, and Daichi
Monma. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem,
on Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lane Spiegener
officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home,
Floyd.
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Section: VIRGINIA
Page: B3
Record Number: 0104100231
Copyright (c) 2001 The Roanoke Times
......3. Light, b. c1906 VA.
Harris H. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Harris H. 4 yo son,
b. VA.
......3. Light, b. aft 1906.
Julian 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H180: Julian 1y 3/12 son,
b. VA.
...2. Light, Scipio b. 6-15-1864 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-16-1934.
Note: Apparantly never married.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Jesse 6 yo w/m, b. VA.,
at home.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Scipio 16 yo son, b.
VA., attending school.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Seipo 26 yo.
1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H116: Scipio Light, 35 yo
single w/m (servant?), b. June 1864 VA, owns home, HOH.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 52, H173: Scipio 43 yo single
son, b. VA, public school teacher.
Burial 1934: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
...2. Light, Aurora b. 10-31-1866 Floyd Co., VA, d. 11-28-1876.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H362: Aurora 3 yo w/f, b. VA, at
home.
Burial 1876: Link Cemetery, in a field off Diamond Knob Rd, near
Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA.
...2. Light, not b. stillborn 12-13-1868 Floyd Co., VA. Sex not given.
named
...2. Light, female b. 1-1-1869 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1-5-1869 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown.
infant Age: 5d.
...2. Light, Stella b. 2-8-1871 Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA, d. 4-21-1941.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Stella 8 yo dau, b. VA,
attending school.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Stella 19 yo.
...2. Light, Jasper b. 5-11-1873 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-11-1942.
1880 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H449: Jasper 7 yo son, b.
VA, attending school.
1890 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District: Jasper 17 yo.
Marriage #1: Jasper Light m. Lillian Evans 1902 Floyd Co., VA.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Jasper Light, 36 yo
w/m RFD mail carrier, b. VA, M1 7y, owns farm, HOH.
......+ Light, b. c1876 District of Columbia, d/o ?.
Lillian 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Lillian 34 yo wife, b.
Washington DC, father b. VA, mother b. NY, M1 7y, 6 ch with 5 living.
......3. Light, b. 1-9-1904 VA, d. 1951.
Newton H. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Newton 5 yo son, b.
VA, no school.
......3. Light, b. 6-30-1906 VA, d. 9-14-2003.
Percy Clinton 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Percie C. 3 yo son,
b. VA.
Marriage #1: He m. Pauline Mason.
Obituary: Submitted by Rena Worthen, 4-2005
Roanoke Times, The (VA)
September 17, 2003
LIGHT, Percy Clinton, (Perc), 97, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday,
September 14, 2003. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist
Church. He was the son of the late Jasper and Lillian Light, and was also
preceded in death by his sister, Deita Conner and his brothers, Jack
Light, Paul Light, and Newton Light. He was also preceded in death by
his wife of fifty years, Pauline Mason "Polly" Light. He is survived by his
daughters, Susan Evans Light of Christiansburg, Jean Light Willis of St.
Augustine, Fla., and Julia Light Jowers of Charleston, S.C. Also a very
special daughter, Vanessa Gayle Holman of Christiansburg. Also
surviving are 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brothers, F.
Day Light of Roanoke and William Moore Light of Richmond, Va. He will
also be missed by his cats, "Maggie" and "Possum"; and his special
friends, Carolyn Meredith and Mary Ellen Keller, both of Roanoke, John
and Betty Wassom and family of Richmond, Va. Mr. Light was retired
from the N & W Railway and helped to organize and served with the
Williamson Road Rescue Squad. He served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II after receiving training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was attached
to the 3 R D Marines and served in the South Pacific. Percy was an avid
outdoorsman and wrote many stories and poems about all of his
adventures. He was so loved by everyone that knew him for his amazing
spirit and joy of life. He made all of our lives so happy. He loved and will
be missed by so many friends. The family will be celebrating his life with
visitation at Oakey's South Chapel from 12 noon Wednesday, September
17, 2003, until 2:30 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at
Oakey's South Chapel. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble will officiate. Flowers will be
appreciated and memorials may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke, Va. 24018-0019. Arrangements by
Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory (989-3131).
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Roanoke Times_Record Number: 0309170004
......3. Light, Paul b. 5-30-1908 VA, d. 10-27-1991.
E. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Paul 1y 10/12 son,
b. VA.
......3. Light, b. 3-16-1910 VA.
Floyd Day/Doy 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Floyd 1/12 son, b.
VA.
...... Evans, Dieta b. c1895 DC.
1910 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 51, H56: Dieta Evans, 15 yo
stepdau, b. VA, father b. WVA, mother b. Washington DC, school.
1. Light, Samuel b. 3-13-1820 Floyd Co., VA, d. 4-23-1901 Cedar Co., MO, s/o Henry &
Dinwiddie 2nd wife Nancy (Kitchen) Light.
Marriage#1: Samuel Light m. Peggy Smith 02-28-1842 Floyd Co., VA
by (minister not named). She d/o John Smith, Dec'd per bond..
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: Samuel Light, 30 yo w/m constable, b.
Floyd, $500, HOH.
Note: To MO b/w 1856 & 1859.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Sam’l D. Light, 40 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $1000/700, HOH.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Sam’l D. Light, 49 yo w/m
farmer, b. VA, $3500/764, HOH.
1900 Cedar Co., MO, Box Twp, H22: Samuel D. Light, b. Mar 1820 VA,
father b. New York, mother b. Maryland, m. 57y, owns farm, HOH.
...+ Light, b. 10-1826 Floyd Co., VA, after 1900, d/o John & Nancy (Lykins) Smith.
Margaret “Peggy” 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: Margaret 23 yo w/f, b. Franklin.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Margaret 32 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Margaret 43 yo w/f, b. VA,
keeping house.
1900 Cedar Co., MO, Box Twp, H22: Margaret 73 yo wife, b. Oct 1826
VA, M1 57y, 12 ch with 9 living.
...2. Light, b. 11-1-1844 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-30-1876 Cedar Co., MO.
Ferdinand 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: Furdinand 6 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Ferdenan 16 yo w/m, b. VA,
laborer.
Marriage #1: Ferdinand m. Sarah Catherine Tillery 4-1-1872 Polk Co.,
MO.
...2. Light, Henry b. 3-19-1846 Floyd Co., VA, d. aft 1920 Lemoore, Kings Co., California.
J. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: Henry 4 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Henry J. 14 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Heny J. 24 yo w/m school
teacher, b. VA.
Marriage: Henry m. 1st Alice Hill.
Marriage: Henry m. Ella Hunt Logan 1907.
...2. Light, b. 12-8-1847 Floyd Co., VA.
McElvin 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: McAlsin 2 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Mc E. 12 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: McElvin 22 yo w/m farm
laborer, b. VA.
1900 Cedar Co., MO, Box Twp, H14: Mack C. Light, 51 yo single w/m
farmer, b. Dec 1848 VA, mortgaged farm, HOH.
...2. Light, b. 2-11-1850 Floyd Co., VA.
Angelina 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H203: Angeline 4/12 w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Angelene 10 yo w/f, b. VA.
Marriage #1: Angelina Light m. William D. Richardson.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H7:
Richardson, Wm D. 23 yo w/m farmer, b. IN, $320/230, HOH.
Angeline 20 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.
...2. Light, Nancy b. 3-7-1852 Floyd Co., VA, d. 1930.
Emmaline 1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Nancy E. 8 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Emeline 18 yo w/f, b. VA.
Marriage #1: Nancy m. Samuel Washington Beck 3-1877 Cedar Co.,
MO.
...2. Light, b. 12-26-1853 Floyd Co., VA, d. 10-1919 near Roundup, Montana.
Nathaniel Green 1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Nat G. 6 yo w/m, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Nathaniel G. 16 yo w/m, b.
VA, school.
Marriage #1: Nathaniel m. Lydia Ann Dyer, d/o William & Mary (Citon)
Dyer.
...2. Light, Lydia b. 5-9-1856 Floyd Co., VA, 6-29-1882 Cedar Co., MO at birth of only
Margaret child.
1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: Lydia M. 4 yo w/f, b. VA.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Lydia M. 14 yo w/f, b. VA,
school.
Marriage #1: Lydia m. Joseph Edward Davidson 2-1881 Cedar Co., MO.
...2. Light, James b. 1859 MO.
S. 1860 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H199: James S. 1 yo w/m, b. MO.
1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: James S. 11 yo w/m, b. MO,
school.
...2. Light, b. 1862 MO.
Samuel W. 1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Samuel W. 8 yo w/m, b. MO,
school.
...2. Light, Ellis b. 4-1864 Mo.
H. 1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: Ellis H. 6 yo w/m, b. MO,
school.
1900 Cedar Co., MO, Box Twp, H21:
Light, Ellis H. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. Apr 1864 VA, m. 13y, R-_-F-21,
HOH.
Flora R. 34 yo wife, b. Mar 1866 IN as were both parents, m. 13y, 4 ch
with 3 living.
Leona M. 12 yo dau, b. Apr 1888 MO, school.
Lena M. 7 yo dau, b. Nov 1892 MO.
Howard H. 6 yo son, b. Dec 1893 MO.
...2. Light, b. 1866 VA.
William G. 1870 St Clair Co., MO, Osceola Twp, H4: William G. 4 yo w/m, b. VA, at
home.
1. Light, Wilson b. 1823 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-25-1862 Rocky Gap, s/o Elijah & Susannah
F. (Wilson) Light. COD: typhoid fever. Age: 39y. Informant: Mother.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Wilson Light, 27 yo w/m farmer, b. Floyd,
$0, HOH.
?1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H502: Wilson Light, 35 yo farm
hand, James H. Gray family HOH. (no family)
Marriage #1: Wilson Light m. Olive Iddings 05-27-1847 Floyd Co., VA
bond. She d/o Lydia Iddings per bond.
…+ Light, Olive b. 1823 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-26-1855 Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry Iddings &
Lydia Wilson. COD: fever. Age: 32y. Consort: Wm F. Light. Informant:
husband.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Olive 28 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
...2. Light, b. 1838 Floyd Co., VA.
Headen 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Headen 12 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
...2. Light, Floyd b. 1839 Floyd Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Floyd 11 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
...2. Light, b. 1844 Floyd Co., VA.
Canaday 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Canaday 6 yo w/m b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H113: Cannaday Light, 18 yo w/m,
b. VA, Henry Link HOH.
Marriage #1: Cannaday Light married Alletha Brindle 11-28-1867 at
(can't read), Floyd Co., VA by John M. Gibson. He 23 yo single farmer, b.
& living in Floyd, s/o Olivia Light. She 22 yo widowed, b. Franklin &
living in Floyd, d/o Thomas & Polly Nolly.
1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H289: Canaday Light, 27 yo
farm laborer, b. VA, $0/0, HOH.
?1900 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 19, H151:
Light, Cannaday 60 yo day laborer, b. Aug 1839 VA, m. 32y, rents
home, HOH.
Mary A. 57 yo wife, b. Aug 1842 VA, m. 32y, 8 ch with 5 living.
Roscoe N. 8 yo gr-son, b. Oct 1891 VA.
......+ Light, b. c1844 Franklin Co., VA, d/o Thomas & Mary (Laffoon) Nolly.
Aletha 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H289: Aletha 26 yo w/f, b. VA,
keeping house.
......3. Light, b. c1862 VA.
Brithe Willa 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H289: Brithe Willa Agnes 8 yo
Agnes w/f, b. VA, at home.
......3. Light, b. 5-10-1871 Locust Grove Twp, Floyd Co., VA.
Virginia Margaret
......3. Light, John b. 8-1873 Floyd Co., VA.
V. Marriage #1: John V. Light m. Susie J. Conner 06-12-1898 at Amos
Ridinger's, Floyd Co., VA by I.N. Munsey. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b.
Floyd Co., VA & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o Cannaday & Letha
Light. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o W.R. & Mary
E. Conner.
......3. Light, b. 11-1-1876 Floyd Co., VA.
male
...2. Light, Roley b. c1845 Floyd Co., VA.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Roley 5 yo w/m, b. Floyd.
...2. Light, Sarah b. c1846 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-1-1862 Floyd Co., VA. Age: 16y.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Sarah 5 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
1860 Floyd Co., VA, Simpsons PO, H497: Sarah Light 14 yo w/f, b. VA,
Randolph Wilson HOH.
...2. Light, Rhoda b. c1848 Floyd Co., VA, d. 9-1862 Floyd Co., VA. COD: diphtheria. Age:
A. 14y “18”m. Parents: Wilson & Olivia. Informant: mother (dead so gr
mother?)
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Rhoda A. 2 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
?1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H63: Rhoda A. Light 14 yo
w/f, b. VA, James L. Wilson HOH.
...2. Light, Susan b. c1849 Floyd Co., VA, d. 8-9-1893 Floyd Co., VA. COD: fever. Age:
46y.
1850 Floyd Co., VA, H194: Susan 1 yo w/f, b. Floyd.
Marriage #1: Susan E. Light m. S. C. Shocky 04-07-1870 at Madison
Shocky's, Floyd Co., VA by A.W. Boone. He 22 yo single farmer, b. &
living in Floyd, s/o Madison & Anna Shocky. She single 22 yo, b. & living
in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Wilson & Olivia Light.
...2. Light, Elijah b. 1852, d. 4-13-1922.
Alexander
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