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Willis "Bones" Roach 1873–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Nov 1873

Birth Location: Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA

Death Date: 20 August 1970

Death Location: Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Willis Sr

Mother: Louisa Ann

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Harvey

Children(s): Ginnie Twin, Lacy Roach, Raymond Roach, Lucy Anderson, Pattie Roach, May Roach, Rena Fowler, Josephine Roach, Thurman Roche, Geneva Roche, Willis Roach, Goldman Roche

Willis "Bones" Roach was born in 1873 in Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA, the child of Willis Roach Sr And Louisa Ann. In 1880, Willis "Bones" Roach resided in Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, United States. Willis "Bones" Roach married Elizabeth Lizzie Harvey, and had children including Geneva Roche, Ginnie Roach Stillborn Twin, Goldman Lewis Roche, Josephine Roach, Lacy Roach, Lucy Roach Anderson, May Lou Roach, Pattie Roach, Raymond Roach, Rena Fowler, Thurman Lee Roche, Willis Roach. Willis "Bones" Roach passed away in 1970 in Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willis "Bones" Roach was born in 1873 in Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA, the child of Willis Roach Sr And Louisa Ann.
  • In 1880, Willis "Bones" Roach resided in Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, United States.
  • Willis "Bones" Roach married Elizabeth Lizzie Harvey, and had children including Geneva Roche, Ginnie Roach Stillborn Twin, Goldman Lewis Roche, Josephine Roach, Lacy Roach, Lucy Roach Anderson, May Lou Roach, Pattie Roach, Raymond Roach, Rena Fowler, Thurman Lee Roche, Willis Roach.
  • Willis "Bones" Roach passed away in 1970 in Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willis Sr
1824–1906
Birth Location: Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
WS
Louisa Ann
1840–1889
Birth Location: Amherst, VA, USA
LA

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Harvey
1873–1959
Birth Location: Virginia
EH

Children(s)

Ginnie Twin
1912–1912
Birth Location: Lynchburg, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
GT
Lacy Roach
1907–1982
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
LR
Raymond Roach
1909–
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
RR
Lucy Anderson
1903–
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
LA
Pattie Roach
1905–1984
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
PR
May Roach
1898–1956
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
MR
Rena Fowler
1897–1979
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
RF
Josephine Roach
1896–
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA, USA
JR
Thurman Roche
1914–2006
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA
TR
Geneva Roche
1913–1994
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA
GR
Willis Roach
1912–1997
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford Cty, VA
WR
Goldman Roche
1898–1976
Birth Location: Forest, Bedford County, VA, USA
GR

Willis Roach's Ancestors

Self
Willis Roach
1873–1970
Birth Place: Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
Parents
Willis Roach Sr
1824–1906
Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
Louisa Ann
1840–1889
Amherst, VA, USA
Grandparents
Wm ((Billy)) Roach
1795–
Virginia, United States
Lucy (Delilah)
1804–
Great-Grandparents
William Roach
1775–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Roach's Descendants

1.
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Willis ("Bones") Roach (14 Nov 1873–20 August 1970) m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Harvey (June 1873–1959)
  1. 1. Ginnie (Roach - Stillborn) Twin 1912–1912
  2. 2. Lacy Roach 1907–1982 m. Bertha (A.) Sadler 1909–
    1. 1. Melvin Roach 1923–
  3. 3. Raymond Roach 1909–
  4. 4. Lucy (Roach) Anderson 1903– m. Jesse (Douglas) Williams 1897– m. Louis (James) Anderson 1888–1929
    1. 1. Christine (Anderson) Hych 1927–2020
  5. 5. Pattie Roach 1905–1984 m. James Henry 1902–
    1. 1. Eugene (Roosevelt) Henry 1925–1988 m. Bertha (Augusta) Snead 1927–2001
      1. 1. Baby (Boy) Henry 1949–1949
      2. 2. Cecil Henry 1951–1989 m. Peggy 1951–2020
    2. 2. William (H) Henry 1925–
  6. 6. May (Lou) Roach 1898–1956 m. Eugene (Edward Earl) Jones 1894–1959
    1. 1. James (E) Jones 1918–
  7. 7. Rena Fowler 1897–1979 m. Joseph (Lee Fowler) Sr 1899–1979
    1. 1. Joseph (Lee Fowler) Jr 1926–1971 m. Eula (Mae) Williams 1926–
    2. 2. Margaret (C Fowler) Eskridge 1930–2004
    3. 3. Marion (Elizabeth Fowler) Rollins 1918–1989
      1. 1. Roslyn Pope 1951–2002
    4. 4. Cleveland (Leo) Fowler 1919–2004 m. Lillian 1925–
      1. 1. Valgene Fowler 1948–2017
      2. 2. Gregory Fowler 1949–2022
  8. 8. Josephine Roach 1896–
  9. 9. Thurman (Lee) Roche 1914–2006 m. Corrine Hale 1923–2006
  10. 10. Geneva Roche 1913–1994 m. Kyle (Edward) Slaughter 1905–1993
  11. 11. Willis Roach 1912–1997 m. Lorraine Hughes 1918–
  12. 12. Goldman (Lewis) Roche 1898–1976 m. Thelma (Agnes) Wright 1910–1989
    1. 1. Golden (Louis) Roche 1934–2020
    2. 2. Selma (Juanita) Roche 1933–2006
    3. 3. Altha (Goldie) Roche 1931–1969 m. Jerome (Kelson) Fisher 1920–1980
      1. 1. Jeffrey (Dale Fisher) Sr 1950–2000

Willis Roach's Timeline

13 Records

1873
14 Nov 1873
Birth of Willis "Bones" Roach in Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
1873
14 Nov 1873
Birth of Willis "Bones" Roach in Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, United States
1895
1895
Age 22
Willis "Bones" Roach was married in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 37
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Bedford, VA
Bedford, VA
1910
1910
Age 37
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 47
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 47
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 57
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 62
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 67
Willis "Bones" Roach resided here in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, Virginia
1970
20 August 1970
Age 97
Death of Willis "Bones" Roach in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1873
    Event Place: Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 111-9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1881; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 178.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 2436; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 760.0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T623 1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 7.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1873
    Event Place: Pedlar, Amherst, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-46-8999; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
    [2] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1881; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 178.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 2436; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 760.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Bedford County, Virginia; Roll: 1984211; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia; Roll: T9_1353; Family History Film: 1255353; Page: 217.1000; Enumeration District: 19; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T623 1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 7.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T624_1622; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 376.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T623 1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 7.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia; Roll: T9_1353; Family History Film: 1255353; Page: 217.1000; Enumeration District: 19; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T623 1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 7.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bedford, VA
    Record Source: Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T624_1622; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 376.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1881; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 178.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1881; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 178.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T625_1881; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 178.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 2436; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 760.0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 111-9

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4308; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 111-9
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Bedford County, Virginia; Roll: 1984211; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 August 1970
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-46-8999; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1953-1954.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lynchburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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