James Eugene Van Stavoren and Josephine Janet Martin
Husband James Eugene Van Stavoren
AKA: Jimmy Born: Apr 8, 1930 - Grayson Co., VA Died: Sep 12, 2004 Buried: - Church of Our Savior Cem., Leesburg, VAMarriage: Sep 1, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Josephine Janet Martin
Born: Sep 1, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 6, 2022 - Hendersonville, Henderson Co., NC Buried:
Father: Ernest Harold Martin (1910-1988) Mother: Sallie Frances Law (1914-1992)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Josephine Janet Martin):
Both single. He a cable splicer. He born Grayson Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. Marr. by R.W. Harrington, Min.
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Kenneth Harold Martin and Gloria Margaret Taylor
Husband Kenneth Harold Martin
Born: May 27, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 8, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 11, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Ernest Harold Martin (1910-1988) Mother: Sallie Frances Law (1914-1992)
Marriage: Nov 29, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Gloria Margaret Taylor
Born: Sep 14, 1937 - Gaskin, Walton Co., FL Died: Oct 16, 1998 - Vencor Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gloria Margaret Taylor):
Both single. He in the U.S. Air Force & she in civil service. Marr. by R.W. Harrington, Min.
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Kenneth Lee Martin and Elizabeth Ann Chitwood
Husband Kenneth Lee Martin
Born: May 21, 1955 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 30, 2024 Buried:
Father: Oscar Charlie Martin (1919-2012) Mother: Edna Pearl Craig (1924-2009)
Marriage: Jun 5, 1988 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Ann Chitwood
Born: Jan 20, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: William Edgar Hollandsworth - Aug 24, 1974 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced May 17, 1988)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Ann Chitwood):
His 1st marr., her 2d (prev. div.). Marr. by A.M. Dawson, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Edgar Hollandsworth):
Both single. Marr. by L. Brammer, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Jesse Lee Turpin and Lena Arista Martin
Husband Jesse Lee Turpin
Born: Apr 5, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 7, 1958 - Alamance Co. Hosp., Burlington, NC Buried: Jan 9, 1958 - Pine Hill Cem., Burlington, NCMarriage: Dec 22, 1912 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lena Arista Martin
Born: Jun 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Thomas Martin (1856-1947) Mother: Arista Emogene Austin (1855-Bef 1895)
Children
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Lonnie Eugene Martin and Dorothy Louise Minnick
Husband Lonnie Eugene Martin
Born: Oct 21, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 4, 2016 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried:
Father: Oscar Charlie Martin (1919-2012) Mother: Edna Pearl Craig (1924-2009)
Marriage: Jul 31, 1963 - Bassett, Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced May 16, 1966
Wife Dorothy Louise Minnick
Born: Nov 27, 1944 - Montgomery Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Louise Minnick):
Both single. He worked in a furniture fact. & she for Grant's Dept. Store. Marr. by H.M. Dalton, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Lonnie Eugene Martin and Alice Marie Hancock
Husband Lonnie Eugene Martin
Born: Oct 21, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 4, 2016 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried:
Father: Oscar Charlie Martin (1919-2012) Mother: Edna Pearl Craig (1924-2009)
Marriage: Jul 3, 1966 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Apr 24, 1989
Wife Alice Marie Hancock
Born: Aug 9, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Alice Marie Hancock):
He once div., she single. He worked for Bassett Furniture Co. & she for Leed's Music Co. Marr. by J.M. Wood, Min.; Div. Franklin Co., Va.
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John Robert Philpott, Sr and Louise Allen Martin
Husband John Robert Philpott, Sr
Born: Nov 22, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 8, 1996 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:
Father: Benjamin Cabell Philpott, Sr. (1882-1955) Mother: Daisy Hundley (1881-1967)
Marriage: Jun 30, 1984 - Lexington, NC
Wife Louise Allen Martin
Born: Aug 10, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 28, 2009 - Fitzgerald Health Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Mar 31, 2009 - Lexington City Cem., Lexington, NC
Children
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Joel Octavious Stowe and Lucita Francis Martin
Husband Joel Octavious Stowe
Born: Feb 28, 1928 - Buckingham Co., VA Died: Jan 22, 2019 - Winchester, Winchester (city), VA Buried: - Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA
Father: Rev., William Thomas Stowe (1895-1974) Mother: Bertha Mae Wallace (1898-1975)
Marriage: Dec 6, 1951 - Amherst Co., VA
Wife Lucita Francis Martin
Born: Abt 1927 - Lowry, Bedford Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucita Francis Martin):
Both single. He an insurance agent & she worked in the drafting dep't., of the State Highway Department. Marr. by G.L. Looney, Min.
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William Thomas Wright and Mary Elizabeth Martin
Husband William Thomas Wright
Born: Jan 4, 1860 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Nov 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: Nov 13, 1956 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Lewis A. Wright (1831- ) Mother: Cassandra Jane Minter (1840- )
Marriage: Sep 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Martin
Born: Jan 27, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 13, 1890 Buried: - Wright-Martin Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Franklin Martin (1806-1884) Mother: Elizabeth J. Cox (1829-1912)
Children
1 F Frances Leigh Wright
AKA: Fannie Born: Jul 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Rufus Gravely, Sr. (1876-1945) Marr: Feb 14, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Minnie Alice Wright
Born: Feb 28, 1882 - VA Died: Sep 6, 1969 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Peter Thomas Finney (1880-1955) Marr: 1900
3 M Charlie Martin Wright
Born: Apr 11, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 1974 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Nannie Celestia Martin (1887-1980) Marr: Feb 9, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M William Lewis Wright
Born: Apr 11, 1886 - VA Died: Jun 5, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Willie Lee Walsh (1890-1975) Marr: Abt 1907 - VA
5 F Mary Lizzie Wright
Born: Nov 26, 1888 Died: Sep 9, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967) Marr: Dec 17, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Martin):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia", Vol. II, 1878-1893", pp. 4 & 5, 25 Sept. 1879: W.T. Wright, 20, single, born Henry Co., S/o L. & C.J. Wright, married M.E. Martin, 20, single, born Henry Co., D/o C.F. & E. Martin.
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Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Sr. and Mary Jane Martin
Husband Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Sr.
AKA: Dick Born: Apr 1865 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: 1936 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Philip J. Pratt (1826- ) Mother: Nancy W. Harris (1831- )
Marriage: Mar 5, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Martin
Born: Jan 13, 1869 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 1959 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 1, 1959 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Rev., Daniel Livingston Martin (1832-1906) Mother: Mary Susan Elisabeth Hankins (1844-1893)
Children
1 M Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Jr.
Born: Feb 11, 1891 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 14, 1956 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC Buried: Sep 16, 1956 - Danview Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Elsie Lillian Pratt (1888-1928) Marr: Nov 15, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Jessie Elizabeth Newby (1906-1995) Marr: Nov 7, 1928 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Jesse Phillip Pratt, Sr.
Born: Mar 3, 1894 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: 1942 Buried: - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Exa Olivia Johnston (1903- ) Marr: Aug 3, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Mary Hankins Pratt
Born: Apr 10, 1897 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 2, 1919 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Joseph Franklin Smith (1899-1981) Marr: Apr 13, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 M James Edward Pratt
AKA: Edwin Born: Apr 13, 1905 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 24, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 26, 1964 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Susanna E. Donovant (1899-1972) Marr: Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Martin):
John H. Shoffner and Minnie Florence Martin
Husband John H. Shoffner
Born: 1878 - Davidson Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 16, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie Florence Martin
Born: Jan 20, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Oct 10, 1956 - Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Kimesville, NC
Father: Thomas Orson Martin (1843- ) Mother: Frances Elizabeth Griggs (1839-1934)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Florence Martin):
Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co. Reg. of Marr. No. 2, 1893-1913: Page 72, Line 6, 16 Jan. 1907: John H. Shaffner, 35, single, born Guilford Co., N.C., resides Alanance Co., N.C., married Minnie F. Martin, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o Thos. O. & F.E. Martin. Note: She is listed as age 3 in the 1880 census, verifying that she was born prior to the 1880 census, and that her age in her marriage record is understated.
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William Marshall Flippen and Minnie Lee Martin
Husband William Marshall Flippen
Born: Jun 10, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1930 Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: John Thomas Flippen, Sr. (1838-1923) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Gravely (1845-1924)
Marriage: Oct 27, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie Lee Martin
Born: Jan 28, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1961 Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Samuel Henry Martin (1848-1940) Mother: Sallie Marshall Stultz (1856-1933)
Other Spouse: William Thomas Wells (1877-1963) - Oct 29, 1936 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Bertha Clara Flippen
Born: Nov 11, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: James Madison Gardner (1894-1947) Marr: Abt 1927Spouse: Robert Price Shupe (1893-1979) Marr: Aft Apr 1, 1947
2 M Garnett Edward Flippen, Sr.
Born: May 25, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 9, 1978 - Virginia Bapt. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Princeton, WVSpouse: Anna Etta Lanford (1905- ) Marr: 1921 - McDowell Co., WV
3 M William Henry Thomas Flippen
Born: Dec 12, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 26, 1955 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 28, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Anna Elizabeth Blazen (1906-1956) Marr: 1924 - McDowell Co., WV
4 F Sallie Elizabeth Flippen
Born: Feb 2, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Russell Smith (Cir 1902- ) Marr: 1921 - McDowell Co., WV
5 M Stuart Jabors Flippen
Born: Oct 22, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Maude Belcher (1912- ) Marr: 1931 - McDowell Co., WV
6 M Clarence Lee Flippen
Born: Aug 7, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1963 - Bluefield, WV Buried: Jan 12, 1963 - Woodlawn Cem., Bluefield, WVSpouse: Margaret Shotto (1918-2005) Marr: 1934 - McDowell Co., WV
7 F Mae Pearl Flippen
Born: Nov 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 4, 1967 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: William Henry Garrett (1903-1943) Marr: 1933Spouse: Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Sr. (1910-1967) Marr: Sep 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
8 F Era Deborah Flippen
Born: Feb 17, 1925 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Nov 11, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Benjamin Carroll Riddle (1922-1989) Marr: Jan 26, 1942 - Bland Co., VA. (Divorced Sep 29, 1970)Spouse: James Harvey Viars (1928-1997) Marr: Dec 31, 1971 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Lee Martin):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (William Thomas Wells):
He 58, she 55. He twice wid., she once. Both born Henry Co., Va., He a farmer. S/o James R. Wells & Cornelia Bullington; D/o Samuel Henry Martin & Sallie Marshall Stultz. Marr. Oct. 29, 1936, Axton, Henry Co., Va., by D.F. Roach, Min.
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William Thomas Wells and Minnie Lee Martin
Husband William Thomas Wells
AKA: Will Born: Apr 13, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 8, 1963 - South Boston Hosp., South Boston, VA Buried: - Harris Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Robert Wells (1850-1930) Mother: Cornelia Emily Bullington (1857-1916)
Marriage: Oct 29, 1936 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie Lee Martin
Born: Jan 28, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1961 Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Samuel Henry Martin (1848-1940) Mother: Sallie Marshall Stultz (1856-1933)
Other Spouse: William Marshall Flippen (1878-1930) - Oct 27, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Lee Martin):
He 58, she 55. He twice wid., she once. Both born Henry Co., Va., He a farmer. S/o James R. Wells & Cornelia Bullington; D/o Samuel Henry Martin & Sallie Marshall Stultz. Marr. Oct. 29, 1936, Axton, Henry Co., Va., by D.F. Roach, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Marshall Flippen):
Charlie Martin Wright and Nannie Celestia Martin
Husband Charlie Martin Wright
Born: Apr 11, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 1974 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1858-1890)
Marriage: Feb 9, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nannie Celestia Martin
AKA: Lessie Born: Jun 4, 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1980 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Robert Martin (1853-1911) Mother: Jeanette Celestial Cooper (1858-1935)
Children
1 M Leonard Aubrey Wright
Born: Nov 19, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Beulah Avis Wells (1914-1948) Marr: Apr 22, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Ann Elizabeth Johnson (Abt 1906- ) Marr: Jan 30, 1949 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M George William Wright
Born: Sep 15, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1996 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Martha Henrietta Aaron (1914-2015) Marr: Dec 16, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Clarence Adrian Wright
Born: Dec 18, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1999 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Ann Riddle (1934-1996) Marr: Jan 14, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Jesse Lee Wright
Born: May 9, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 9, 1990 Buried: - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Julia Alma Herndon (1921-1999) Marr: Jul 1, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 F Mary Celestia Wright
Born: Feb 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 2005 Buried: - Altavista Mem. Pk., Altavista, VASpouse: Edward Swanson Payne (1921-2001) Marr: Dec 15, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 F Annie Maude Wright
Born: Feb 14, 1923 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Oct 14, 2011 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Oct 16, 2011 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Irvin Bell Holley (1919-2011) Marr: Jun 5, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 M Andrew Haley Wright
Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Ella Ward Donavant (1930-2018) Marr: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Celestia Martin):
Russell L. Martin and Nannie Mae Martin
Husband Russell L. Martin
Born: Aug 31, 1909 - Smyth Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 1987 - Henrico Doctors Hosp., Richmond, VA Buried: - Washington Mem. Park, Sandston, VA
Father: George Washington Martin (1880-1937) Mother: Bettie Mae Stone (1891-1979)
Marriage: Feb 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Mae Martin
Born: Feb 3, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1977 - Chippenham Conv. Ctr, Richmond, VA Buried: - Washington Mem. Park, Sandston, VA
Father: Rush Starling Martin, Sr. (1877-1929) Mother: Jeanette Mae Leftwich (1892-1974)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Mae Martin):
He 21, she 19. Both single. He born Smyth Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o G.W. Martin & Bettie Stone; D/o R.S. Martin & Janette Mae Leftwich.
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Randolph Nelson Martin and Daphney Marie Mayhew
Husband Randolph Nelson Martin
Born: Oct 16, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Ernest Harold Martin (1910-1988) Mother: Sallie Frances Law (1914-1992)
Marriage: Sep 5, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Daphney Marie Mayhew
Born: Nov 3, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Daphney Marie Mayhew):
Both single. He a student & she a sales clerk. Marr. by R.W. Harrington, Min.
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Rush Starling Martin, Jr. and Ona Lois Woolwine
Husband Rush Starling Martin, Jr.
Born: Apr 23, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 1945 - MIA or Buried at Sea, Pacific (WWII) Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Rush Starling Martin, Sr. (1877-1929) Mother: Jeanette Mae Leftwich (1892-1974)
Marriage: Apr 12, 1941 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Ona Lois Woolwine
Born: Jan 15, 1921 - Roanoke Co., VA Died: Feb 8, 1957 - Collinsville, VA Buried: Feb 10, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 F Ethel Diane Martin
Born: Jul 4, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2018 - Camden Place Health & Rehab, High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Ona Lois Woolwine):
Both single. He worked for DuPont. Marr. by R.A. White, Min.
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Kent Ellis Wright and Theresa Sheryl Martin
Husband Kent Ellis Wright
Born: Jul 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew Haley Wright (1926-2021) Mother: Ella Ward Donavant (1930-2018)
Marriage: Jun 10, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Theresa Sheryl Martin
Born: Aug 15, 1953 - GA Died: Dec 21, 2022 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Fred Thomas Martin, Sr. (1932-2018) Mother: Lowanda Faye McGuire (1934-2025)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Theresa Sheryl Martin):
Both single. Marr. by P.A. Duckett, Min.
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Thomas Jackson Martin, Sr. and Clara Martin Richardson
Husband Thomas Jackson Martin, Sr.
AKA: T. J. Born: Nov 2, 1866 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 13, 1942 Buried: - Stokesland Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Rev., Daniel Livingston Martin (1832-1906) Mother: Mary Susan Elisabeth Hankins (1844-1893)
Marriage: Jul 22, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Clara Martin Richardson
Born: Jan 30, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1950 Buried: - Stokesland Cem., Danville, VA
Father: William Arnold Richardson (1835-1913) Mother: Elizabeth Starling Armstrong (1836-1916)
Children
1 M William Daniel Martin
AKA: Buck Born: May 4, 1892 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: Nov 28, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NCSpouse: Elma Mozelle Bailey (1898-1984) Marr: Jul 7, 1917 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
2 M Thomas Jackson Martin, Jr.
Born: Sep 24, 1893 - Stockton, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 1984 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem. Maus., Raleigh, NCSpouse: Lena Hamlett ( -1944) Marr: 1921Spouse: Mary Springer (1903-1994) Marr: 1933
3 M Jesse Shackelford Martin
Born: Feb 21, 1895 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Stokesland Cem., Danville, VASpouse: Ila Ann Turner (1901-1978) Marr: Oct 31, 1917 - Price, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M James Martin, Sr.
AKA: Jim Born: Aug 27, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 11, 1985 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 14, 1985 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Viola Mankins Jones (1900-1983) Marr: Dec 12, 1918 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC. (Divorced)Spouse: Marie Martin (1912-Abt 1955) Marr: Jul 4, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Helen Virginia Apple (1916-1982) Marr: Abt 1956
5 M John Vandergrift Martin
Born: Dec 26, 1899 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M George R. Martin
Born: Aug 13, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Abt 1985 Buried:Spouse: Vera Madaline Spangler (1906- ) Marr: Dec 24, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Mary Elizabeth Martin
Born: Jul 11, 1903 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 30, 1973 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Howard Bach Gravely (1904-1972) Marr: Dec 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Thomas Jackson Martin, Jr. and Mary Springer
Husband Thomas Jackson Martin, Jr.
Born: Sep 24, 1893 - Stockton, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 1984 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem. Maus., Raleigh, NC
Father: Thomas Jackson Martin, Sr. (1866-1942) Mother: Clara Martin Richardson (1867-1950)
Marriage: 1933
Wife Mary Springer
Born: 1903 Died: Jan 7, 1994 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried:
Children
Had no children
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Robert Aubrey Smith and Verna Lue Martin
Husband Robert Aubrey Smith
Born: Jul 26, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1996 Buried:Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Verna Lue Martin
Born: Feb 22, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 9, 2014 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Benjamin Harrison Martin (1887-1976) Mother: Mattie Susan Craig (1906-2001)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Verna Lue Martin):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she was a clerk. Marr. by G.E. Phibbs, Min.
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William Henry Martin, Jr. and Margaret James Oakes
Husband William Henry Martin, Jr.
Born: Mar 19, 1916 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 24, 1990 Buried: - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
Father: William Henry Martin, Sr. (1888-1972) Mother: Nancy Graves Francis (1888-1970)
Marriage: Sep 9, 1983 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America
Wife Margaret James Oakes
Born: Jul 9, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 2002 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
Father: John Lawson Oakes (1894-1981) Mother: Charlotte Jane Mitchell (1901-1992)
Other Spouse: James Melvin Martin (1922-1978) - Oct 18, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret James Oakes):
2nd marr., both prev. wid. William is the brother of her 1st husb. James. Marr. by L.G. Good, Min.
Notes: Marriage (James Melvin Martin):
Both single. He a merchant & she a nurse. Marr. by R.C. Barbour, Min.
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William Reynolds Martin, Cpt. and Henrietta Holley
Husband William Reynolds Martin, Cpt.
AKA: Bill Born: Jan 26, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 18, 1964 - Laos, Southeast Asia Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Otis William Martin (1899-1988) Mother: Sally Carrie Reynolds (1900-1992)
Marriage: Jul 16, 1955 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Wife Henrietta Holley
Born: Dec 31, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Henry Holley (1914-1977) Mother: Odessa Mae Holley (1912-2005)
Other Spouse: Edwin Ray Martin - Apr 14, 1984 - Radford (city), VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Henrietta Holley):
Both single. He in the U.S. Air Force. Marr. by B.B. Perkins, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Edwin Ray Martin):
2d marr. for both; he div., she wid.: Marr. by J.E. Burton, Min.
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Unknown Coleman and Elizabeth Mason
Husband Unknown Coleman
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Abt 1692 - Stafford Co., VA, America
Wife Elizabeth Mason
Born: Bef 1660 Died: Bef Nov 8, 1693 - Stafford Co., VA, America Buried:
Other Spouse: Daniel Hankins (Bet 1641/1654-Bef 1691) - Abt 1675
Children
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John Dyer Hurd and Vernie Lee Mason
Husband John Dyer Hurd
Born: 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Millard Filmore Hurd (1879- ) Mother: Bessie Estelle Ramsey (1886- )
Marriage: Jan 20, 1926 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Wife Vernie Lee Mason
Born: Sep 28, 1908 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1983 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Hamilton Mason (1882-1922) Mother: Dora Belle Holcomb (1887-1969)
Other Spouse: Roy Thomas Grant, Sr. (1909-1987) - Dec 9, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vernie Lee Mason):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Roy Thomas Grant, Sr.):
Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Reagan
Husband Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr.
Born: May 31, 1910 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC Died: Dec 10, 1972 Buried: - Bush Arbor PBC Cem., Jericho, NCMarriage: Aug 3, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced before Sep 22, 1984
Wife Ruby Pearl Reagan
Born: Nov 21, 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 22, 1984 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Welcome Bapt. Ch. Cem., Blanch, NC
Father: Robert Walton Reagan (1878-1954) Mother: Ossie Helen Shorter (1880-1956)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Pearl Reagan):
He 20, she 18. Both single. He born Yanceyville, NC & she Danville, Va. S/o Thomas Jefferson Massey & S. Magdalene Aldridge; D/o R.W. Reagan & Osie H. Shorter.
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Levy Preston Rigney, Jr. and Doris Irene Massey
Husband Levy Preston Rigney, Jr.
Born: Jun 27, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 17, 2010 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Levy Preston Rigney, Sr. (1895-1960) Mother: Otha Lee Gentry (1901-1984)
Marriage: Nov 30, 1949 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Doris Irene Massey
Born: Mar 27, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 24, 2020 - Mulberry Creek Rehab., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 31, 2020 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Larry Preston Rigney, Sr., Sgt. (Ret.) Danville P.D.
Born: Jan 21, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2020 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Doris Irene Massey):
Harden McMillan and Martha Era Massey
Husband Harden McMillan
Born: May 17, 1909 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 1938 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Dec 14, 1938 - Henry, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Era Massey
Born: Jul 12, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1999 - Florida East Hosp., Orlando, FL Buried: Dec 18, 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Other Partner: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974)
Other Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969) - Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: George Washington Hodge (1909-1994) - Oct 2, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Era Massey):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Arthur Calvin Lusk):
The obituary of Shirley Jean Lusk names her parents as Arthur Lusk and Era Massey Hodge; no evidence has been found that they ever married. Era's 1st husband, Harden McMillan, married Jul. 30, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., and died in Dec. 12. 1938 in Franklin Co., Va., at the home of a friend (homicide). Era's next orig. marr. cert. is to Oscar Justice Hankins on Aug. 8, 1942 in Henry Co., Va., and his wife is named as Martha Era Massey McMillan; the prior is evidence that Era never married Arthur Lusk. Note: Hodge in 1st sentence above, was George Washington Hodge, Era's 4th husband.
Notes: Marriage (Oscar Justice Hankins):
He single, she once wid. He did defense work for Dan River Cotton Mill & she did textile work for same. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
Notes: Marriage (George Washington Hodge):
3d marr. for both; both a wid. Marr. by P.A. Duckett, Min.
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Arthur Calvin Lusk and Martha Era Massey
Husband Arthur Calvin Lusk
Born: Sep 20, 1910 - Bluefield, WV Died: Jan 28, 1974 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VARelationship: - No evidence this couple marriedMarr. Status: No evidence this couple married
Wife Martha Era Massey
Born: Jul 12, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1999 - Florida East Hosp., Orlando, FL Buried: Dec 18, 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: Harden McMillan (1909-1938) - Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969) - Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: George Washington Hodge (1909-1994) - Oct 2, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Shirley Jean Lusk
Born: Mar 1, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 2023 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Oct 5, 2023 - P. M. Odell Cem., Ridgeway, Henry Co., VASpouse: Albert Richard Sherwood, Sr. (1939-2005) Marr: Jul 22, 1961 - Baltimore (city), MD. (Divorced Jun 19, 1989)
Notes: Marriage (Martha Era Massey):
The obituary of Shirley Jean Lusk names her parents as Arthur Lusk and Era Massey Hodge; no evidence has been found that they ever married. Era's 1st husband, Harden McMillan, married Jul. 30, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., and died in Dec. 12. 1938 in Franklin Co., Va., at the home of a friend (homicide). Era's next orig. marr. cert. is to Oscar Justice Hankins on Aug. 8, 1942 in Henry Co., Va., and his wife is named as Martha Era Massey McMillan; the prior is evidence that Era never married Arthur Lusk. Note: Hodge in 1st sentence above, was George Washington Hodge, Era's 4th husband.
Notes: Marriage (Harden McMillan):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Oscar Justice Hankins):
He single, she once wid. He did defense work for Dan River Cotton Mill & she did textile work for same. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
Notes: Marriage (George Washington Hodge):
3d marr. for both; both a wid. Marr. by P.A. Duckett, Min.
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George Washington Hodge and Martha Era Massey
Husband George Washington Hodge
Born: Mar 15, 1909 - Alleghany Co., NC Died: Dec 7, 1994 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:Marriage: Oct 2, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Era Massey
Born: Jul 12, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1999 - Florida East Hosp., Orlando, FL Buried: Dec 18, 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: Harden McMillan (1909-1938) - Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Other Partner: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974)
Other Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969) - Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Era Massey):
3d marr. for both; both a wid. Marr. by P.A. Duckett, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Harden McMillan):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Arthur Calvin Lusk):
The obituary of Shirley Jean Lusk names her parents as Arthur Lusk and Era Massey Hodge; no evidence has been found that they ever married. Era's 1st husband, Harden McMillan, married Jul. 30, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., and died in Dec. 12. 1938 in Franklin Co., Va., at the home of a friend (homicide). Era's next orig. marr. cert. is to Oscar Justice Hankins on Aug. 8, 1942 in Henry Co., Va., and his wife is named as Martha Era Massey McMillan; the prior is evidence that Era never married Arthur Lusk. Note: Hodge in 1st sentence above, was George Washington Hodge, Era's 4th husband.
Notes: Marriage (Oscar Justice Hankins):
He single, she once wid. He did defense work for Dan River Cotton Mill & she did textile work for same. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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