Hello everyone- This old obit is from the 11/16/1931 Danville Bee newspaper. Does anyone know about the family cemetery that is mentioned below? Thanks, Scott Schaffer way out here in Northridge, CA M. H. Custer Laid to Rest In Floyd Co. Venerable Figure Buried With Honors From Salem Church. The Impressive funeral services for Mark Henry Custer, who died at his home, Copper Hill, Wednesday, were conducted from Salem church Friday morning by Elder J. N. Dickerson, assisted by Elders H. V. Cole and S. L. Moran. The obsequies were unusually largely attended by friends and many relatives from a distance and the floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took place in the family cemetery near Check. The active pall bearers were Dr. J. L. Harvey, Howard Gray, W. L Reed, Horace Poff, Hoye Mason, Willie Poff, Wayteman Harman and Jim Dewltt. The flower bearers were J. J Poff, W. B. Gray, Chester Angle, James Reed, Kennis Walton, Clinton Corner, George Agnew, John Burwell, Zach Dewitt, Thomas Bell, Arthur Reed, Morgan Poff, John Reed, Dallas Young, D L. Lucas, Charles Reed, Henry Dewitt, Charles Janney, Alvin Poff, Eldridge Bell, Tyler Prlllaman, Willie Ferris, Moyer Bell, Hosea Poff, Russell Reed, M. Poff, Cecil Reed, L. Dewitt and others. Mr Custer was 88 years of age at his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Custer, Rocky Mount, Va., Franklin County, and went to Floyd to reside at the age of 9 years with his widowed mother. He served with distinction throughout the war Between the States in the Confederate army, receiving his discharge April 27, 1865. He was a devoted and active member of the Primitive Baptist church for 53 years, being the oldest member of his church, and serving as clerk for a number of years, also a messenger to his association since joining in 1878. During the last few years his ill health forced him to give up his most active duties, and his last illness became serious, about two weeks before his death, during this time he underwent an operation for an intestinal obstruction. Mr. Custer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Rhoda E. Gray. There were six children by this marriage as follows: Mrs Miriam Aldridge, Mrs. C. D. Cox and B. H. Custer, deceased, Danville; Dr. W. P. and J. M. Custer, Piggett, Ark, and Mrs. P. M. Siner. Roanoke. Va. His second wife was Miss Mary C. Prlllaman, who survives, with the following children; Mrs J. A. Trent, Rhoda L. and Carrie M. Custer, Danville, Henry Bryan and Barnard Custer, Roanoke; Clarence, Irvin and Estelle Custer, Copper Hill, Va. Mr. Custer was a devoted husband and father. During his visits to Danville with his son, the late B. H. Custer, attorney, and daughters, many learned to know and love him.

Not sure about the cemetery but I can find out from one of the old timers , who are still living. I knew many of the ones mentioned in the obit. Mary Williams may know the cemetery. I figure it is probably over near Graysville., down below Check . I live beside the Salem Church and many of those mentioned are buried there now. Bill Conner -----Original Message----- From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Scott Schaffer Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:02 PM To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFLOYD] Old Obituary Hello everyone- This old obit is from the 11/16/1931 Danville Bee newspaper. Does anyone know about the family cemetery that is mentioned below? Thanks, Scott Schaffer way out here in Northridge, CA M. H. Custer Laid to Rest In Floyd Co. Venerable Figure Buried With Honors From Salem Church. The Impressive funeral services for Mark Henry Custer, who died at his home, Copper Hill, Wednesday, were conducted from Salem church Friday morning by Elder J. N. Dickerson, assisted by Elders H. V. Cole and S. L. Moran. The obsequies were unusually largely attended by friends and many relatives from a distance and the floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took place in the family cemetery near Check. The active pall bearers were Dr. J. L. Harvey, Howard Gray, W. L Reed, Horace Poff, Hoye Mason, Willie Poff, Wayteman Harman and Jim Dewltt. The flower bearers were J. J Poff, W. B. Gray, Chester Angle, James Reed, Kennis Walton, Clinton Corner, George Agnew, John Burwell, Zach Dewitt, Thomas Bell, Arthur Reed, Morgan Poff, John Reed, Dallas Young, D L. Lucas, Charles Reed, Henry Dewitt, Charles Janney, Alvin Poff, Eldridge Bell, Tyler Prlllaman, Willie Ferris, Moyer Bell, Hosea Poff, Russell Reed, M. Poff, Cecil Reed, L. Dewitt and others. Mr Custer was 88 years of age at his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Custer, Rocky Mount, Va., Franklin County, and went to Floyd to reside at the age of 9 years with his widowed mother. He served with distinction throughout the war Between the States in the Confederate army, receiving his discharge April 27, 1865. He was a devoted and active member of the Primitive Baptist church for 53 years, being the oldest member of his church, and serving as clerk for a number of years, also a messenger to his association since joining in 1878. During the last few years his ill health forced him to give up his most active duties, and his last illness became serious, about two weeks before his death, during this time he underwent an operation for an intestinal obstruction. Mr. Custer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Rhoda E. Gray. There were six children by this marriage as follows: Mrs Miriam Aldridge, Mrs. C. D. Cox and B. H. Custer, deceased, Danville; Dr. W. P. and J. M. Custer, Piggett, Ark, and Mrs. P. M. Siner. Roanoke. Va. His second wife was Miss Mary C. Prlllaman, who survives, with the following children; Mrs J. A. Trent, Rhoda L. and Carrie M. Custer, Danville, Henry Bryan and Barnard Custer, Roanoke; Clarence, Irvin and Estelle Custer, Copper Hill, Va. Mr. Custer was a devoted husband and father. During his visits to Danville with his son, the late B. H. Custer, attorney, and daughters, many learned to know and love him. To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am familiar with a Gray Family Cemetery in Graysville and there are quite a few old tombstones. Many of them are members of the Gray family. Since M. H. Custer's first wife was a Gray, that is plausible. Now is not a good time to get into the cemetery due to tall grass and weeds but I have a contact in the Gray family if you would like me to check and see if she would know. ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ -----Original Message----- From: vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vafloyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Scott Schaffer Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:02 PM To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFLOYD] Old Obituary Hello everyone- This old obit is from the 11/16/1931 Danville Bee newspaper. Does anyone know about the family cemetery that is mentioned below? Thanks, Scott Schaffer way out here in Northridge, CA M. H. Custer Laid to Rest In Floyd Co. Venerable Figure Buried With Honors From Salem Church. The Impressive funeral services for Mark Henry Custer, who died at his home, Copper Hill, Wednesday, were conducted from Salem church Friday morning by Elder J. N. Dickerson, assisted by Elders H. V. Cole and S. L. Moran. The obsequies were unusually largely attended by friends and many relatives from a distance and the floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took place in the family cemetery near Check. The active pall bearers were Dr. J. L. Harvey, Howard Gray, W. L Reed, Horace Poff, Hoye Mason, Willie Poff, Wayteman Harman and Jim Dewltt. The flower bearers were J. J Poff, W. B. Gray, Chester Angle, James Reed, Kennis Walton, Clinton Corner, George Agnew, John Burwell, Zach Dewitt, Thomas Bell, Arthur Reed, Morgan Poff, John Reed, Dallas Young, D L. Lucas, Charles Reed, Henry Dewitt, Charles Janney, Alvin Poff, Eldridge Bell, Tyler Prlllaman, Willie Ferris, Moyer Bell, Hosea Poff, Russell Reed, M. Poff, Cecil Reed, L. Dewitt and others. Mr Custer was 88 years of age at his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Custer, Rocky Mount, Va., Franklin County, and went to Floyd to reside at the age of 9 years with his widowed mother. He served with distinction throughout the war Between the States in the Confederate army, receiving his discharge April 27, 1865. He was a devoted and active member of the Primitive Baptist church for 53 years, being the oldest member of his church, and serving as clerk for a number of years, also a messenger to his association since joining in 1878. During the last few years his ill health forced him to give up his most active duties, and his last illness became serious, about two weeks before his death, during this time he underwent an operation for an intestinal obstruction. Mr. Custer was twice married. His first wife was Miss Rhoda E. Gray. There were six children by this marriage as follows: Mrs Miriam Aldridge, Mrs. C. D. Cox and B. H. Custer, deceased, Danville; Dr. W. P. and J. M. Custer, Piggett, Ark, and Mrs. P. M. Siner. Roanoke. Va. His second wife was Miss Mary C. Prlllaman, who survives, with the following children; Mrs J. A. Trent, Rhoda L. and Carrie M. Custer, Danville, Henry Bryan and Barnard Custer, Roanoke; Clarence, Irvin and Estelle Custer, Copper Hill, Va. Mr. Custer was a devoted husband and father. During his visits to Danville with his son, the late B. H. Custer, attorney, and daughters, many learned to know and love him. To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2964 - Release Date: 06/26/10 02:35:00