Noah Cook

b. circa 1820
     Noah Cook was born circa 1820 in Virginia.

Child of Noah Cook

James William Meredith

b. March 1847, d. 1935
     James William Meredith was born in March 1847 in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of William Green Meredith and Nancy Jane Frazier. James William Meredith married Nancy Ellen Hutchison, daughter of William Hutchison and Nancy Elmore, 22 December 1869.

     James William Meredith died 1935.

Children of James William Meredith and Nancy Ellen Hutchison

Children of James William Meredith

Abraham Harless

b. January 1789, d. 26 May 1877
     Abraham Harless was born in January 1789 in Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Harless and Elizabeth Nash. Abraham Harless married Catherine Link, daughter of Gasper Link and Mary Elizabeth Nosler. Abraham Harless married Lucinda Davenport, daughter of John Davenport and Lucy Hall, 5 May 1816 in Russell County, Virginia.

     Abraham Harless died 26 May 1877 in Stickleyville, Lee County, Virginia.

Children of Abraham Harless and Catherine Link

Children of Abraham Harless and Lucinda Davenport

Catherine Link

b. circa 1786, d. 10 January 1860
     Catherine Link was born circa 1786 in Montgomery County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Gasper Link and Mary Elizabeth Nosler. Catherine Link married Abraham Harless, son of Daniel Harless and Elizabeth Nash.

     Catherine Link died 10 January 1860 in Clover Hollow, Giles County, Virginia. John Smith Jr. gave the information for the death certificate.

Children of Catherine Link and Abraham Harless

Louise Ann Porterfield

b. 23 July 1841, d. 10 January 1913
     Louise Ann Porterfield was born on 23 July 1841 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charles Luther Porterfield and Margaret Ann Webb. Louise Ann Porterfield married Chapman Isaac Meredith, son of William Green Meredith and Nancy Jane Frazier, 6 December 1865.

     Louise Ann Porterfield died 10 January 1913 in Hoges Store, Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Louise Ann Porterfield and Chapman Isaac Meredith

Charles McComas Meredith

b. 13 February 1854, d. 9 November 1896
     Charles McComas Meredith was born on 13 February 1854 in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of William Green Meredith and Nancy Jane Frazier. Charles McComas Meredith married Amanda Virginia Williams, daughter of George Stafford Williams and Mary Reynolds, 11 November 1874.

     Charles McComas Meredith died 9 November 1896.

Children of Charles McComas Meredith and Amanda Virginia Williams

John J. Williams Sr.

b. circa 1780
     John J. Williams Sr. was born circa 1780. He married Mary Griffith circa 1802.

Children of John J. Williams Sr. and Mary Griffith

William Henderson Smith

b. 15 May 1844, d. 15 December 1862
     William Henderson Smith was born on 15 May 1844 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless.

     William Henderson Smith died 15 December 1862 in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia.

George Smith

b. 4 November 1846, d. 4 November 1846
     George Smith was born on 4 November 1846 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless.

     George Smith died 4 November 1846 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.

Joseph Cephas Smith

b. 4 July 1847, d. 5 May 1919
     Joseph Cephas Smith was born on 4 July 1847 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless. Joseph Cephas Smith married Eleanor Zepera Shorter, daughter of Booker Shorter and Tabitha Hubbard. Joseph Cephas Smith married Emma Lawrence Porterfield, daughter of Charles Clayton Porterfield and Margaret Evelyn Price, 14 June 1887 in Giles County, Virginia.

     Joseph Cephas Smith died 5 May 1919 in Giles County, Virginia.
     On 3 July 1900 Joseph Cephas Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Emma Lawrence Smith, his son, Strother Sullivan Smith and Charles Durant Day Smith, his daughter, Hattie Geneva Smith, Vergie Albanie Smith, Ida McKinley Smith, Elber Athens Smith, Mamie Lula Smith and Cartha Eleanor Smith.

Children of Joseph Cephas Smith and Eleanor Zepera Shorter

Children of Joseph Cephas Smith and Emma Lawrence Porterfield

Henry Smith

b. 1 January 1851, d. 1 January 1851
     Henry Smith was born on 1 January 1851 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless.

     Henry Smith died 1 January 1851 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.

Russell S. Smith

b. 18 December 1852, d. 6 December 1932
     Russell S. Smith was born on 18 December 1852 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless. Russell S. Smith married Mary Ann Brown, daughter of George W. Brown and Sophia J. Aliff, 15 November 1877 in Giles County, Virginia.

     Russell S. Smith died 6 December 1932 in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia.
     On 3 July 1900 Russell S. Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Ann Smith, his son, Samuel Henderson Smith, Elijah Luther Smith and William Mahone Smith, his daughter, Janie Mae Smith, Louise Rose Smith, Maggie Lee Smith and Mildred Anna Gibbs, his son-in-law, Simeon Johnson Gibbs, his granddaughter, Mary Virginia Gibbs.

     On 30 April 1920 Russell S. Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Ann Smith, his son, William Mahone Smith, his grandson, William H. Smith, his granddaughter, Olivia Smith and Florence Hoge Smith.

Children of Russell S. Smith and Mary Ann Brown

John J. Smith

b. 12 February 1854, d. 18 May 1931
     John J. Smith was born on 12 February 1854 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless. John J. Smith married Nancy Rhoda Woods, daughter of James L. Woods and Minerva Ann Aliff, 27 February 1877 in Kimballton, Giles County, Virginia.

     John J. Smith died 18 May 1931 in Kimballton, Giles County, Virginia.
     On 6 June 1900 John J. Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Nancy Rhoda Smith and Louise Anna Smith, his son, Joseph Cephas Smith, Lee Andrew Smith, Lloyd Kenneth Smith and Dewey Walker Smith, his daughter, Sarah Jane Bessie Smith, Maude Mae Smith, Ella Beamer Smith, Katie Clyde Smith, Nellie Della Smith and Edna Mildred Smith, his son-in-law, Chapman Edgar Tawney.

     On 2 January 1920 John J. Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Nancy Rhoda Smith, his sons, Lloyd Kenneth Smith, John Morrell Smith, Burman Brown Smith, Daniel Roosevelt Smith and Dewey Walker Smith, his daughters, Ella Beamer Smith, Nellie Della Smith and Edna Mildred Smith.

Children of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods

Nancy Rhoda Woods

b. 21 July 1858, d. 6 August 1938
     Nancy Rhoda Woods was born on 21 July 1858 in Kimballton, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of James L. Woods and Minerva Ann Aliff. Nancy Rhoda Woods married John J. Smith, son of John Smith Jr. and Mildred Arbella Harless, 27 February 1877 in Kimballton, Giles County, Virginia.

     Nancy Rhoda Woods died 6 August 1938 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. Lloyd Kenneth Smith gave the information for the death certificate.
     On 6 June 1900 Nancy Rhoda Smith was listed as the wife of John J. Smith in the 1900 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. [S] was listed as the wife of John J. Smith in the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Nancy Rhoda Woods and John J. Smith

James Harvey Smith

b. 6 May 1878, d. 1 August 1880
     James Harvey Smith was born on 6 May 1878 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods.

     James Harvey Smith died 1 August 1880.

Joseph Cephas Smith

b. 4 March 1880, d. 15 March 1961
     Joseph Cephas Smith was born on 4 March 1880 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Joseph Cephas Smith married Susanna Songer, daughter of Samuel Francis Songer and Louvenia Mary Martin, 2 October 1901 in Giles County, Virginia.

     Joseph Cephas Smith died 15 March 1961 in Radford, Montgomery County, Virginia.
     On 3 January 1920 Joseph Cephas Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Susanna Smith, his son, Burlin James Smith, his daughters, Nora Lee Smith, Geraldine Smith, Vera Gladys Smith, Lucille Smith, Irma Versie Smith, Anna Belle Smith and Nancy Lowvenia Smith.

     On 15 April 1930 Joseph Cephas Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Pulaski County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Susanna Smith, his sons, Burlin James Smith and Melvin Howard Smith, his daughters, Irma Versie Smith, Anna Belle Smith, Nancy Lowvenia Smith, Mary Virginia Smith and Shirley Norma Smith.

     On 1 May 1940 Joseph Cephas Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Montgomery County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Susanna Smith, his son, Melvin Howard Smith, his daughters, Mary Virginia Smith and Shirley Norma Smith.

Children of Joseph Cephas Smith and Susanna Songer

Lee Andrew Smith

b. 2 February 1882, d. 1960
     Lee Andrew Smith was born on 2 February 1882 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Lee Andrew Smith married Willie Mae Hunter, daughter of James H. Hunter and Mary Dick, circa 1909.

     Lee Andrew Smith died 1960.
     On 9 January 1920 Lee Andrew Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Hoges Store, Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Willie Mae Smith, his son, James Andrew Smith and Clarence Harvey Smith, his daughter, Nancy L. Smith, his daughters, Pauline Smith and Mary Lee Smith.

     On 28 April 1930 Lee Andrew Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Willie Mae Smith, his sons, James Andrew Smith, Clarence Harvey Smith and Marvin Richard Smith, his daughters, Nancy L. Smith, Margaret Elizabeth Smith and Ruth Violet Smith.

     On 27 May 1940 Lee Andrew Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Willie Mae Smith, his sons, Clarence Harvey Smith, James Andrew Smith and Marvin Richard Smith, his daughters, Nancy L. Smith, Margaret Elizabeth Smith, Ruth Violet Smith and Betty Jean Smith.

Children of Lee Andrew Smith and Willie Mae Hunter

Louise Anna Smith

b. 19 October 1884, d. 15 March 1948
     Louise Anna Smith was born on 19 October 1884 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Louise Anna Smith married Chapman Edgar Tawney, son of George Tawney and Sarah Elizabeth Gordon, 24 August 1899 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.

     Louise Anna Smith died 15 March 1948 in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia. Sadie E. Tawney gave the information for the death certificate.
     [S] was listed as the wife of Chapman Edgar Tawney in the 1930 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia.

     Louise Anna Tawney was listed as the wife of Chapman Edgar Tawney in the 1940 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Louise Anna Smith and Chapman Edgar Tawney

Sarah Jane Bessie Smith

b. 17 March 1886, d. 31 July 1968
     Sarah Jane Bessie Smith was born on 17 March 1886 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods.

     Sarah Jane Bessie Smith died 31 July 1968 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia. Vilson Marshall Smith gave the information for the death certificate.

Children of Sarah Jane Bessie Smith and Chapman Edgar Tawney

Maude Mae Smith

b. 3 May 1887, d. 9 October 1927
     Maude Mae Smith was born on 3 May 1887 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Maude Mae Smith married George Brackett Myers Sr., son of William Harvey Myers and Sarah Ann Shaver, 4 January 1908 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.

     Maude Mae Smith died 9 October 1927 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.
     [S] was listed as the wife of George Brackett Myers Sr. in the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Maude Mae Smith and George Brackett Myers Sr.

Ella Beamer Smith

b. 1 September 1889, d. 13 November 1978
     Ella Beamer Smith was born on 1 September 1889 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Ella Beamer Smith married Harvey Dryden Epling, son of Dryden Ballard Epling and Martha Clemintine Thomas.

     Ella Beamer Smith died 13 November 1978 in Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia.

Child of Ella Beamer Smith and Harvey Dryden Epling

Katie Clyde Smith

b. 22 May 1891, d. 5 November 1934
     Katie Clyde Smith was born on 22 May 1891 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Katie Clyde Smith married Samuel Sellers Williams, son of Warren David Williams and Rebecca Fleshman, circa 1907.

     Katie Clyde Smith died 5 November 1934 in Alleghany County, Virginia.
     [S] was listed as the wife of Samuel Sellers Williams in the 1920 Federal Census in Hoges Store, Giles County, Virginia. [S] was listed as the wife of Samuel Sellers Williams in the 1930 Federal Census in Alleghany County, Virginia.

Children of Katie Clyde Smith and Samuel Sellers Williams

Nellie Della Smith

b. 5 August 1893, d. 14 August 1979
     Nellie Della Smith was born on 5 August 1893 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Nellie Della Smith married Edgar Haven Martin, son of Napolean Martin and Mary Cecilia Price, 14 September 1922 in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia.

     Nellie Della Smith died 14 August 1979 in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.
     [S] was listed as the wife of Edgar Haven Martin in the 1930 Federal Census in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia.

     Nellie Della Martin was listed as the wife of Edgar Haven Martin in the 1940 Federal Census in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Nellie Della Smith and Edgar Haven Martin

Edna Mildred Smith

b. 9 July 1895
     Edna Mildred Smith was born on 9 July 1895 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Edna Mildred Smith married Walter Coles.

Lloyd Kenneth Smith

b. 20 March 1896, d. 7 June 1977
     Lloyd Kenneth Smith was born on 20 March 1896 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. Lloyd Kenneth Smith married Orpha Lois Martin, daughter of James Melvin Martin Sr. and Perlina May Lafon.

     Lloyd Kenneth Smith died 7 June 1977 in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia.
     On 13 May 1940 Lloyd Kenneth Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Kire, Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Orpha Lois Smith, his sister, Ella Beamer Epling, his nephew, Howard Epling.

John Morrell Smith

b. 15 August 1900, d. 16 June 1970
     John Morrell Smith was born on 15 August 1900 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods. John Morrell Smith married Gertrude Williams.

     John Morrell Smith died 16 June 1970 in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia.

George Brackett Myers Sr.

b. 11 July 1887, d. 4 August 1957
     George Brackett Myers Sr. was born on 11 July 1887 in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia. He was the son of William Harvey Myers and Sarah Ann Shaver. George Brackett Myers Sr. married Maude Mae Smith, daughter of John J. Smith and Nancy Rhoda Woods, 4 January 1908 in Newport, Giles County, Virginia.

     George Brackett Myers Sr. died 4 August 1957 in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia.
     On 20 April 1920 George Brackett Myers Sr. was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Maude Mae Myers, his sons, George Raymond Myers, Willard Harvey Myers, Elmer Ernest Myers, Albert Hampton Myers, William Haven Myers and George Bracket Myers Jr., his daughter, Annie Gertrude Myers.

     On 10 April 1930 George Brackett Myers Sr. was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Ann Myers, his sons, George Raymond Myers, Willard Harvey Myers, Elmer Ernest Myers, Albert Hampton Myers, William Haven Myers, George Bracket Myers Jr., Lorenzo Myers, Leonard Lee Myers and Carl Richard Myers, his daughters, Annie Gertrude Myers, Laura Bell Myers and Mary Helen Myers.

     On 23 April 1940 George Brackett Myers Sr. was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Hoges Store, Giles County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Ann Myers, his sons, Willard Harvey Myers, Elmer Ernest Myers, Albert Hampton Myers, William Haven Myers, Lorenzo Myers, Leonard Lee Myers and Carl Richard Myers, his daughters, Laura Bell Myers, Mary Helen Myers and Edith Louise Whittaker, his grandson, Raymond Earnest Myers.

Children of George Brackett Myers Sr. and Maude Mae Smith

John Harless

b. circa 1800
     John Harless was born circa 1800 in Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Harless and Elizabeth Nash.

     A bond was taken out for the marriage of John Harless and Elizabeth Harless on 29 September 1828 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Children of John Harless and Elizabeth Harless

Catherine Lingel

b. 30 August 1741
     Catherine Lingel was born on 30 August 1741 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Johan Jacob Lingel and Anna Ursula Banckhard. Catherine Lingel married Martin Harless, son of Johan Philip Harless and Anna Margarette Price, circa 1754.

Children of Catherine Lingel and Martin Harless

Philip Henry Harless

b. 22 September 1798, d. 11 November 1885
     Philip Henry Harless was born on 22 September 1798 in Virginia. He was the son of Philip Harless and Milly Stanley. Philip Henry Harless married Elizabeth Barker, daughter of Isaac Barker and Spicey Scott, 29 July 1824 in Kanawha County, Virginia. Philip Henry Harless married Mary Gore, daughter of Robert Gore and Louisa Tomsey Jarrell, 12 March 1857 in Boone County, West Virginia.

     Philip Henry Harless died 11 November 1885.

Children of Philip Henry Harless and Elizabeth Barker

Sarah Douglas

b. 1800
     Sarah Douglas was born in 1800 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Jacob D. Douglas and Nancy Burk.

     A bond was taken out for the marriage of Sarah Douglas and Leroy Harless Sr. on 21 February 1820 in Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Sarah Douglas and Leroy Harless Sr.

John Douglas

b. circa 1802
     John Douglas was born circa 1802 in Montgomery County, Virginia. He was the son of Jacob D. Douglas and Nancy Burk.

Child of John Douglas and Milly Harless

Ferdinand Harless

b. 1755, d. January 1853
     Ferdinand Harless was born in 1755 in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. He was the son of Martin Harless and Catherine Lingel. Ferdinand Harless married Frances Kirk, daughter of Thomas Kirk and Margaret Duncan.

     Ferdinand Harless died January 1853 in Clover Hollow, Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Ferdinand Harless and Frances Kirk

Elizabeth B. Harless

b. 1783
     Elizabeth B. Harless was born in 1783 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Ferdinand Harless and Frances Kirk. Elizabeth B. Harless married Paul Epling Jr., son of John Paul Epling, 7 July 1801 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Children of Elizabeth B. Harless and Paul Epling Jr.