Descendants of Daniel & Elizabeth Hankins



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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, NC
     Marriage: 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., VA
 Marr. 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., VA
 Marr. 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: Elsie Lillian Pratt (1888-1928)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: Susanna E. Donovant (1899-1972)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Martin):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: James Madison Gardner (1894-1947)
         Marr: Abt 1927
       Spouse: 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, WV
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, WV
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: William Henry Garrett (1903-1943)
         Marr: 1933
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: Beulah Avis Wells (1914-1948)
         Marr: Apr 22, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Ella Ward Donavant (1930-2018)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nannie Celestia Martin):

Both single.
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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., NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: Lena Hamlett (      -1944)
         Marr: 1921
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., NC
       Spouse: 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., NC
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
 Marr. 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.):

He single, she div.
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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, NC
     Marriage: Aug 3, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
 Marr. 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):

Marr. by H.R. Ashmore, Min.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
 Relationship:  -  No evidence this couple married
 Marr. 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., VA
       Spouse: 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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