Byrd Sowers

He was married to Eliza Ellen Shelor on 28 Feb 1895 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Bulah E Sowers, Tessie N Sowers.


Caroline Sowers was born in 1844 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) Parents: Fredrick Sowers and Sarah Boothe.


Cathrine Sowers was born in 1807 in Montgomery Co., VA. (33) She died on 13 Aug 1885 in Floyd Co., VA. (33) Parents: Jacob Sower and Catherine Morrical.


Charlie H Sowers was born on 9 Aug 1883 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (63) He died on 26 Feb 1960. He was buried in White Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: David Wigington Sowers and Elizabeth E Sowers .

He was married to Rosa Lee Sowers in 1916 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd Co. marriage book 4 pg 76.


Claude Elvin Sowers was born on 23 Dec 1923 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) He died on 9 Jun 1969.(48) He was buried in St Matthew's Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, Laurel Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(112) Parents: Dallas L Sowers and Mary A.


Cloey Ellen Sowers(15) was born on 12 Sep 1847 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) She was a house keeper in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (90) She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) She died on 19 Mar 1924. She was also known as Ellen or Cloah Clarisa or Chloa E. (64)(90) (224) Parents: John Sowers and Rhoda Lester.

She was married to Wallace L Akers on 12 Nov 1868 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Elmira Akers, Dr. Silas Edward Akers, Ida Akers, Wilbert Edward Akers, Louisa E Akers, Mary Z Akers, Laura L Akers.


Dallas L Sowers was born about 1888 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) He was a farmer.

He was married to Mary A in Virginia. Children were: Claude Elvin Sowers.


Darius Lester Sowers was born on 20 Mar 1855 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farm laborer in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Pulaski Co., VA. (404) He died on 12 May 1917. He was also known as Rias. Parents: John Sowers and Rhoda Lester .

He was married to Virginia Adeline Thompson on 16 Sep 1875 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Ema Sowers, Erasmus Sowers, John Wilbert Sowers, Archie Elbert Sowers.


David S Sowers was born on 20 Jul 1806 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (19) He died in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: George Sowers and Ann Elizabeth Spangler.

He was married to Margaret E Spangler on 5 May 1832 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Harvey D Sowers .


David Wigington Sowers was born in 1861 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110)

He was married to Elizabeth E Sowers in 1881 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Charlie H Sowers .


Dillard Sowers(15) appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He was born about 1880 in Floyd Co., VA. He died on 20 Oct 1881 in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Sawers.(44) Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.


Edna Florence Sowers(15) was born on 29 Feb 1920 in Huffville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(227) She died on 17 Jan 1977 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. She was buried in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Joseph Reece Sowers and Roxie Gertrude Poff.

She was married to Ellis Carson Altizer on 5 Apr 1939 in Montgomery Co., VA.


Eli Sowers was born in 1830 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) Parents: William Sowers and Rhoda Reed.


Elizabeth Sowers was born on 28 Apr 1789 in Floyd Co., VA. She died on 23 May 1871 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: George Sowers and Ann Elizabeth Spangler.


Elizabeth Betsy Sowers was born in 1791 in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Jacob Sower and Catherine Morrical.

She was married to John Tice on 10 Oct 1808 in Montgomery Co., VA.(382)


Elizabeth E Sowers was born in 1861 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110)

She was married to David Wigington Sowers in 1881 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Charlie H Sowers .


Elizabeth J Sowers(15) was born on 1 Feb 1847 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) Listed as Elizabeth 31 yo wife, b. VA. She appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (65) Listed as Elizabeth 42 yo. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (66) Listed as Lizzie 53 wife, b. May 1847 VA, 5 ch with 4 living. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (348) Listed as Lizzie 63 yo wife, b. VA, 6 ch with 5 living. She died on 30 Dec 1917 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (2049) She was buried in Smith/Reed Cemetery on John Poff's farm, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Lizzie. Parents: Fredrick Sowers and Sarah Boothe.

She was married to Ennis Dulaney on 2 Nov 1871 in Floyd Co., VA. (399) Married by Henderson Todd at Amos Dickerson's House: Dulany Ennis Sowers Elizabeth J 1871 Register 3 Page 37. Children were: Clara Dulaney, Leonard Dulaney, Hiram Dulaney, Thomas Dulaney, William Dulaney, infant boy Dulaney.


Ema Sowers was born about 1878 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) Parents: Darius Lester Sowers and Virginia Adeline Thompson.


Emaline Sowers(15) was born in Nov 1875 in Floyd Co., VA.(33) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) She appeared on the census in 1900 in Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV.(754) She was also known as Emma or Emiline Sawers.(44) Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.

She was married to Anderson after 1892. Children were: Fred Anderson, Eloise Anderson.


Erasmus Sowers was born in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) Parents: Darius Lester Sowers and Virginia Adeline Thompson.


Everett H Sowers(15) was born on 8 Oct 1913. He died on 27 Aug 1974. He was buried in St Matthew's Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, Laurel Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.

He was married to Virginia M Mannon in 1938. Listed in Floyd Co. marriage book Vol 5 pg 78.


F E Sowers(15)

He was married to Mary before 1875. Children were: Jetta B Sowers .


Flora Elmetta Sowers was born in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (19) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(79) Parents: Joseph D Sowers and Mary Jane Morrical.


Fredrick Sowers(15) was born in 1821 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) He was also known as Fred. Parents: John Sowers and Sarah Sally Phares.

He was married to Sarah Boothe on 10 Feb 1841 in Floyd Co., VA. Floyd County Marriage Register 2 page 132. Children were: William Sowers, Maglin Sowers, James Sowers, Caroline Sowers, Elizabeth J Sowers.


George Sowers(317) was born about 1760. He died on 18 Mar 1834 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

He was married to Ann Elizabeth Spangler . Children were: John Sowers, Elizabeth Sowers, George Jacob Sowers, Mary Polly Sowers, Salome Sowers, William E Sowers, Phillip Sowers, Henry E Sowers, David S Sowers, Sarah Sally J Sowers.


George F Sowers was born in 1826 in Virginia. Parents: William Sowers and Rhoda Reed.

He was married to Catherine Graham on 31 Mar 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(442)


George Jacob Sowers was born on 2 Jul 1794 in Floyd Co., VA. (317) He was baptized on 30 Apr 1805 in Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd Co., VA. He died on 13 Apr 1880 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Jacob G and Sauer. Parents: George Sowers and Ann Elizabeth Spangler.

He was married to Anna Maria Epperly on 10 Apr 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Mary Martha Sowers , Jacob Solomon Sowers, Joseph D Sowers.


George Thomas Sowers was born on 5 Oct 1848 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (80) He was a homemaker in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He was living with his granddaughter Leva and her husband Dorsey Altizer. He died on 12 Mar 1933 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in White Rock Cem. Dulaney Rd, Alum Ridge, Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Geo T. Parents: Jacob Solomon Sowers and Rebecca Percise.

He was married to Julia Ann Akers on 21 Mar 1878 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd Co. Marriage Register 3 page 56. Children were: William Jackson Sowers, Loula Ellen Sowers, Albert C Sowers.


Gertha Sowers was born in Sep 1894 in West Virginia. (754) Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.


Gilbert L Sowers(15) was born on 6 Mar 1876 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Summers Co., WV.(33) He owned 108 acre farm in Summers Co., WV. He resided in Jun 1929 in Haynes Ferry, WV. (34) He died in 1951 in Summers Co., WV. (33) He was buried in GreenBrier Burial Park, Summers Co., WV.(33) He was a farmer. He was also known as Sawers.(44) Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.

He was married to Geneva Josephine Upton in 1897.(33) Children were: Silas Sylvester Sowers.


Gurthie Sowers(15) was born on 6 Oct 1901 in West Virginia.(2050) (769)(48) SSDI states birth as Oct 10 1902 (which is Willards birth date). She appeared on the census in 1930 in Green Sulphur Springs, Summers Co., WV. (2050) She resided in Jun 1939 in Hinton, Summers Co., WV. (34) She died on 6 Aug 1983 in Lima, Allen Co., OH. (769)(48) She was also known as Gertha S.(769) She had death certificate Volume: 25327 # 055472. Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.

She was married to Willard F Zickafoose.


Hannah J Sowers was born on 11 Jun 1828 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She died on 3 Nov 1910 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Pine Creek, Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Sowers and Sarah Sally Phares.

She was married to William H Spangler on 25 Jul 1844 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Barbary Spangler, Ananias Spangler, Abraham Spangler, Ann M Spangler, Samuel George Spangler, Sarah E Spangler, William H Spangler.


Harvey D Sowers was born about 1838 in Floyd Co., VA. (79) He was a farmer in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (79) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(79) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (90) Parents: David S Sowers and Margaret E Spangler.

He was married to Elizabeth Jane Dickerson on 4 Nov 1856 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Nancy Adeline Sowers.


Henry Sowers

He was married to Mary before 1797. Children were: John H Sowers, Sarah Sally Sowers.


Henry E Sowers was born on 9 Jul 1804.(317) Parents: George Sowers and Ann Elizabeth Spangler.


Hubert Sowers(15) was born after 1899. Hubert died as a young man and was never married. Parents: Jetta B Sowers and Alverta E Reed.


Jacob Solomon Sowers was born on 26 Aug 1820 in Floyd Co., VA. He was baptized on 4 Mar 1821 in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) Parents: George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria Epperly.

He was married to Rebecca Percise on 2 Oct 1844 in Floyd Co., VA. (382) Listed in Floyd County Marriage Register 2 Page 8. Children were: George Thomas Sowers.


James Sowers was born in 1844 in Virginia.(75) Parents: Fredrick Sowers and Sarah Boothe.


James Floyd Sowers was born on 6 Dec 1836. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) He died on 12 Apr 1916.

He was married to Exona Emeline Moore in 1866 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Lila Alina Sowers, Sarah Adeline Sowers.


Jetta B Sowers(15) was born about 1875 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: F E Sowers and Mary.

He was married to Alverta E Reed on 29 Jan 1899 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed on Floyd Co. Marriage Register 4 page 10. Children were: Hubert Sowers.


Joel Sowers was born in 1815 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.

He was married to Ady Simmons on 22 Dec 1839 in Floyd Co., VA.


John Sowers(15) was born in 1804 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He was a farmer in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He died in 1886 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Shelor Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as John (W.R).(224) Parents: Jacob Sower and Catherine Morrical.

He was married to Rhoda Lester on 16 Oct 1834 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd County Marriage Register 2 page 128. Children were: Melvina Lester Sowers , Cloey Ellen Sowers, John Lester Sowers, Darius Lester Sowers.


John Sowers was born in 1785. He died on 7 Apr 1836 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: George Sowers and Ann Elizabeth Spangler.

He was married to Sarah Sally Phares on 25 Oct 1811 in Montgomery Co., VA.(382) Children were: Susannah Luanna Sowers, Hannah J Sowers, Barbara E Sowers, Fredrick Sowers, Samuel P Sowers, Mariah Sowers.


John Sowers was born about 1833.(1447) He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (1447) He died on 3 Jan 1918 in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Jno. Parents: William Sowers and Rhoda Reed.

He was married to Celia C Hylton in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.


John H Sowers was born on 12 Sep 1797 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(536) He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(536) He died on 1 Dec 1876 in Floyd Co., VA. He died of heart disease. He was buried in Red Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd Co., VA. He resided in Red Oak Grove. Parents: Henry Sowers and Mary.

He was married to Catherine Lester on 15 Jan 1824 in Montgomery Co., VA. (430) Children were: Joseph Dawson Sowers , Mary Polly Sowers.


John Lester Sowers(15) was born in Sep 1848 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He served in the military on 23 Nov 1864 in Civil War.(33) John enlisted on Nov 23, 1864 in Floyd Co., VA, Co. I, 4th Virginia Reserves known as Preston's Regiment. He was a farm laborer in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) He was a farmer in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV.(754) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV.(342) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Hinton, Summers Co., WV. (887) He was living with his daughter and her husband B Porter Brown. He died in 1932 in Summers Co., WV. He was also known as Sawers. (44) Parents: John Sowers and Rhoda Lester.

He was married to Delilah Dulaney on 15 Apr 1869 in Floyd Co., VA. Listed in Floyd Co. Marriage Register 3 page 31. J Sowers Delilah Dulaney 1869. Children were: Mariam Ellen Sowers, Alpha Sowers, Emaline Sowers, Gilbert L Sowers, Dillard Sowers, Lucinda Sowers, Stapleton Arthur Sowers, Melvin Sowers, Zelthia Sowers, John William Sowers, Gertha Sowers, Gurthie Sowers.


John Wilbert Sowers was born in 1890 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Pulaski Co., VA.(404) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA. (529) He died in 1972. Parents: Darius Lester Sowers and Virginia Adeline Thompson.

He was married to Gaynelle D Kirkner.


John William Sowers(15) was born on 15 Feb 1891 in Summers Co., WV. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Jumping Branch, Summers Co., WV.(2051) He resided in Jun 1939 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.(34) Parents: John Lester Sowers and Delilah Dulaney.


Joseph D Sowers was born on 4 Nov 1830 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a boot and shoe maker in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a shoe and boot maker in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(19) He was a shoe maker in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. (79) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA.(79) He died on 4 Mar 1903 in Radford, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria Epperly.

He was married to Mary Jane Morrical on 22 Sep 1867 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Flora Elmetta Sowers.


Joseph Dawson Sowers was born on 3 Nov 1829 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He was a farmer in 1870 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA. (93) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.(93) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.(983) He died on 4 May 1907. Parents: John H Sowers and Catherine Lester.

He was married to Julia Ann Slusher on 28 Jun 1855 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Osborne Walter Sowers.

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