Early Southside Virginia Families



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David Maynard Brown and Phyllis Ann Brown




Husband David Maynard Brown

         Born: Jun 13, 1942 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 2024 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 24, 2024 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Solomon Maynard Brown (1910-1993)
       Mother: Violet Virginia Young (1914-2006)


     Marriage: Jun 15, 1963 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Phyllis Ann Brown

         Born: Abt 1944 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Raymond Dennis Brown (1919-1992)
       Mother: Stella May Young (1922-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Ann Brown):

He 21 & she 16. Both single, and born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Solomon M. Brown & Violet Young; D/o Raymond Dennis Brown & Stella Young. Marr. Jun. 15, 1963 in Franklin Co., Va., by Marion Kemper Kelly, Min.
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Robert Edgar Jamison and Dorothy Grace Brown




Husband Robert Edgar Jamison

         Born: Jan 3, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2013 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Lewis Jamison (1894-1958)
       Mother: Nannie Kate Cobler (1901-1997)


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Grace Brown

         Born: May 22, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 2016 - Fork Mountain Rest Home, Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: Jul 30, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Walter Brown (1904-1978)
       Mother: Grace Mae Holcomb (1904-1996)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Grace Brown):

Both single. He worked for DuPont. Marr. by U.G. Bailey, Min.
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Coy Arvel Janney and Dorothy Lee Brown




Husband Coy Arvel Janney

         Born: Nov 9, 1914 - NC
         Died: Mar 29, 1972
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Dorothy Lee Brown

         Born: Oct 4, 1918 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 7, 2000 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 9, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Charlie Leroy Brown (1883-1967)
       Mother: Jeanette Straughn (1881-1971)




Children

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Earl Alvis Brown and Myrtle Mazingo




Husband Earl Alvis Brown

         Born: Oct 5, 1898
         Died: 1953
       Buried:  - Decatur Cem., Decatur, MS
     Marriage: 



Wife Myrtle Mazingo

          AKA: Mertie
         Born: Nov 27, 1908 - MS
         Died: Aug 1982
       Buried:  - Decatur Cem., Decatur, MS


       Father: Charles Monroe Mazingo (1881-1919)
       Mother: Ida Louella Rowell (1882-1967)




Children

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Harry Hankins Wells, Sr. and Eddie Brown




Husband Harry Hankins Wells, Sr.

         Born: Oct 20, 1879 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
         Died: Oct 1962
       Buried: 


       Father: Hon., William Turner Wells, Sr., Judge (1835-1906)
       Mother: Pattie Phenton Burks (1842-1904)


     Marriage: Jun 14, 1911 - Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR



Wife Eddie Brown

         Born: Cir 1887 - Okalona, Clark Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Edgar Wesley Brown and Lenora Mae Grogan




Husband Edgar Wesley Brown

         Born: Nov 24, 1910 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2004 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Aug 18, 1934 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lenora Mae Grogan

         Born: May 8, 1911 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2000 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Joel Lafayette Grogan (1887-1975)
       Mother: Ruby Ellen Haley (1891-1963)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lenora Mae Grogan):

Both single.
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Davis Hasper Gregory, Sr. and Eleanor Virginia Brown




Husband Davis Hasper Gregory, Sr.

         Born: Oct 25, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 16, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Ily Spencer Gregory (1889-1980)
       Mother: Mary Jane Hankins (1899-1972)


     Marriage: Jun 14, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eleanor Virginia Brown

         Born: May 25, 1921 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 2019 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 2, 2020 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children
1 M Rev., James Richard Gregory

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Jul 10, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 27, 2011 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 30, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Virginia Brown):

Both single. He a mechanic. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.
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Samuel Nuckolls and Elizabeth Brown




Husband Samuel Nuckolls

         Born: 1702 - New Kent Co., VA
         Died: 1757 - Louisa Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Nuckolls I (1670-Aft 1727)
       Mother: Susannah Pouncey (1675-1743)


     Marriage: 1720



Wife Elizabeth Brown

         Born: 1705 - Hanover Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1757
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Frances Nuckolls

         Born: 1725 - Hanover Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Peter Shelton (1734-1803)
         Marr: Bef 1756



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Col., Frederick R. Brown and Elizabeth C. Brown




Husband Col., Frederick R. Brown

         Born: Jun 1, 1813 - VA
         Died: Nov 8, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1840



Wife Elizabeth C. Brown

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Jan 20, 1826 - VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1906 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children
1 F Eliza Jane Brown

         Born: Cir 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Hon., John Robert Brown

         Born: Jan 14, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 4, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)
         Marr: Oct 26, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Nancy W. Brown

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M James W. Brown

         Born: Oct 18, 1853 - VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1890
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



5 F Lucy Clark Brown

         Born: May 6, 1855 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1920 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Henry Clay Lester (1838-1913)
         Marr: Aug 10, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Tarlton Frederick Brown

         Born: Nov 22, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1895
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Susan Ann Elizabeth Brown (1862-1901)
         Marr: Apr 12, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA



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Elliott Booton Brown and Ruby Virginia Comer




Husband Elliott Booton Brown

         Born: Aug 17, 1908 - Madison Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 1994 - Orange Co., VA
       Buried:  - Graham Cem., Orange, Orange Co., VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Ruby Virginia Comer

         Born: Mar 17, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 20, 2005 - Orange, Orange Co., VA
       Buried:  - Graham Cem., Orange, Orange Co., VA


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)




Children

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Dudley Davis and Elsie Mae Brown




Husband Dudley Davis

         Born: Mar 11, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Benjamin Davis (1872-1963)
       Mother: Lessie B. Davis (1888-Bef 1920)


     Marriage: Nov 10, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elsie Mae Brown

         Born: 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877-      )
       Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elsie Mae Brown):

Both single.
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Olna Warner Medlock and Elva Jackson Brown




Husband Olna Warner Medlock

          AKA: Arnold
         Born: Feb 5, 1908 - Hoxie, Lawrence Co., AR
         Died: Aug 12, 1999 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William Harvey Medlock (1856-1916)
       Mother: Julia A. Stone (1866-1936)


     Marriage: Feb 6, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Elva Jackson Brown

         Born: 1911 - Bachelors Hall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elva Jackson Brown):

Both single.
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Leonard Odell Foster and Elva Jackson Brown




Husband Leonard Odell Foster

         Born: Jul 6, 1914 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 1999 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: Grover Cleveland Foster, Sr. (1884-1950)
       Mother: Hanna Queen Finney (1887-1965)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Elva Jackson Brown

         Born: Sep 4, 1915 - Bachelors Hall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1986 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC


Children
1 F Shirley Ann Foster

         Born: Oct 24, 1935 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 15, 2024
       Buried: Aug 18, 2024 - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC
       Spouse: Audrey Franklin Grant (1935-2017)
         Marr: Bef 1958



Notes: Marriage (Elva Jackson Brown):

Both 21. He single & she div. S/o G.C. Foster & Gueen Finney; D/o Jeo. W. Brown & Sophronia Strader. Marr. Dec. 29, 1934 in Danville, Va. (Note: This newer trans. specified place as Danville, and the other only Va., and includes marr. status.).
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James Clyde Mitchell and Elva Yingling Brown




Husband James Clyde Mitchell

         Born: Feb 3, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 29, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Reid Mitchell (1880-1930)
       Mother: Mary Brooksie Frye (1883-1967)


     Marriage: 1932-1933



Wife Elva Yingling Brown

         Born: Dec 25, 1908 - VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Terry Reid Mitchell, Sr.

         Born: Apr 2, 1937 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 26, 2025
       Buried:  - Private burial
       Spouse: Beatrice Madeline Wood (1943-2018)
         Marr: Aft Mar 11, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA



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Armisted Henderson Walker and Emily Alberta Brown




Husband Armisted Henderson Walker

         Born: 1884 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 14, 1902 - Salem Chapel Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Emily Alberta Brown

         Born: 1883
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Eva Grace Walker

         Born: Nov 18, 1903 - NC
         Died: Sep 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: John King Pulliam, Sr. (1897-1964)
         Marr: Apr 14, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Dennis Ernest Walker

         Born: Aug 27, 1910 - NC
         Died: Dec 1, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Jettie Lillian Eanes (1914-1994)
         Marr: Nov 9, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Marie Walker

         Born: Sep 2, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 17, 1913 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 17, 1913 - Salem Chapel Cem., Stokes Co., NC



4 M Harry Walker

         Born: 1913 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Alvis Walker

         Born: Sep 17, 1915 - NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1916 - NC
       Buried: 



6 F Mary C. Walker

         Born: 1917 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Alberta Walker

         Born: 1919 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Ernest J. Brown and Pearl Childrey




Husband Ernest J. Brown

         Born: 1898 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 17, 1934 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Pearl Childrey

         Born: Jan 14, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1981 - Knowlwood Hall Nur. Hm., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Feb 1, 1981 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Cornelius Odell Childrey (1890-1927)
       Mother: Laura Belle Hankins (1894-1951)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pearl Childrey):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Rosco Edward Reynolds and Esta Imogene Brown




Husband Rosco Edward Reynolds

         Born: Jun 18, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 13, 1988 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Homer James Reynolds (1895-1918)
       Mother: Callie Ark Reynolds (1898-1990)


     Marriage: May 27, 1940 - Meherrin, Lunenburg Co., VA



Wife Esta Imogene Brown

         Born: 1919 - Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Esta Imogene Brown):

Both single. He a mechanic. Lic. issued May 27, 1940, Lunenburg Co., Va. Marr. by J.A. Love, Min.
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Noble James Keatts and Ethel Theresa Brown




Husband Noble James Keatts

         Born: Sep 9, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2019 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 9, 2019 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Horace Eugene Keatts (1902-1984)
       Mother: Pearl Lena Barber (1904-1999)


     Marriage: Nov 24, 1956 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Theresa Brown

         Born: Oct 15, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 2023
       Buried: Jul 25, 2023 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Rev., Roy Edward Brown, Sr. (1911-1995)
       Mother: Lois Esther Moxley (1913-2001)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Theresa Brown):

Both single. He worked for V.M. Draper Mfg. Co. & she did textile work. Marr. by J.S. Canfield, Min.
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Rev., Graydon Irvin McGhee and Etta Pearl Brown




Husband Rev., Graydon Irvin McGhee

         Born: May 17, 1910 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1996 - Patrick Springs, VA
       Buried:  - Buffalo Ridge PHC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Pinkney Claude McGhee (1883-1969)
       Mother: Lillie Pearl Harrison (1887-1968)


     Marriage: Dec 7, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Etta Pearl Brown

         Born: Feb 16, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 2014 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jan 23, 2014 - Buffalo Ridge PHC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: James William Brown (1876-1965)
       Mother: Pearl Shevelyn Draper (1877-1944)




Children
1 M Gerald Benton McGhee

         Born: Dec 10, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nadine Ruth McGhee

         Born: Mar 4, 1948 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Rev., David Lee McGhee

         Born: Jul 6, 1951 - Alamance Co., NC
         Died: Mar 15, 1998 - Gaston Mem. Hosp., Gastonia, NC
       Buried:  - Mount Holly, Gaston Co., NC




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Arnold Jackson Holley and Eunice Juanita Brown




Husband Arnold Jackson Holley

          AKA: Jack
         Born: May 16, 1929 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 14, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 17, 2009 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Louis Capers Holley (1910-1975)
       Mother: Virginia Smith Slayton (1911-1999)


     Marriage: Feb 3, 1951 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eunice Juanita Brown

         Born: Dec 3, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 30, 2021
       Buried: Oct 4, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eunice Juanita Brown):

Both single. He a mechanic. Marr. by G.M. Cumbo, Min.
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James Edwin Dodd and Eva Brown




Husband James Edwin Dodd

         Born: Nov 28, 1907 - VA
         Died: Jun 21, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: David Thomas Dodd (1881-1958)
       Mother: Mary Henrie Boaze (Cir 1885-      )


     Marriage: May 20, 1941 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Eva Brown

         Born: Apr 12, 1903
         Died: Nov 14, 1994
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eva Brown):

Marr. by P.T. Warrell, Min.
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Everett Morton Brown and Isabelle Rose Payne




Husband Everett Morton Brown

         Born: 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lee Taylor Brown (1880-1942)
       Mother: Corda Bell Brown (1882-1953)


     Marriage: Oct 14, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Isabelle Rose Payne

         Born: 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Reuben Cornelius Payne (1844-1920)
       Mother: Isabella E. Gravely (1857-1933)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Isabelle Rose Payne):

Both single.
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Floyd Brown and Betty Phyllis Prince




Husband Floyd Brown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Betty Phyllis Prince

         Born: Oct 5, 1934 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Elley Prince, Sr. (1904-      )
       Mother: Evelyean Higdon (1910-      )




Children

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Lee Gwynn Phelps and Frances Ann Brown




Husband Lee Gwynn Phelps

         Born: Oct 28, 1927 - Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Oct 5, 2006 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jun 25, 1945 - Milton, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Frances Ann Brown

         Born: Dec 11, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Witcher Norman Brown (1898-1961)
       Mother: Mary Virginia Brown (1900-1989)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Ann Brown):

Both 17. 1st marr. S/o Sam Phelps & Helen Tally Phelps; D/o Witcher & Mary Brown. Marr. Jun. 25, 1945 in Milton, NC, by N.R. Clayton, Min.
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Homer Walker Lawrence and Frances Ann Brown




Husband Homer Walker Lawrence

         Born: Aug 9, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963)
       Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)


     Marriage: Mar 26, 1948 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Frances Ann Brown

         Born: Sep 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 4, 2016
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Walter Brown (1904-1978)
       Mother: Grace Mae Holcomb (1904-1996)



 Other Spouse: Edward Lee Amos, CWO-4, USCG (Retired) (1926-2022) - Aft Feb 20, 1977


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Ann Brown):

He 22, she 20. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Martinsville, Va. He a truck driver for City of Martinsville & she a stenographer for Burch-Hodges-Stone Co. S/o Homer Talmadge Lawrence & Claudie Clement Jones; D/o Charlie Walter Brown & Gracie Mae Holcomb. Marr. Mar. 26, 1948 in Rocky Mount, Va., by U.G. Bailey, Min.
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Frederick Robert Brown, Sr. and Mary Etta Burge




Husband Frederick Robert Brown, Sr.

          AKA: Fred
         Born: May 8, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1925 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927)
       Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)


     Marriage: Nov 2, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Etta Burge

          AKA: Marietta
         Born: Sep 1, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 1961 - Galax Gen. Hosp., Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA


       Father: Newton Floyd Burge (1858-1929)
       Mother: Mary Jane Hundley (1855-1949)




Children
1 F Mary Vial Brown

         Born: Oct 6, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1997 - Blue Rdg. Highlands Nur. Hm., Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M Frederick Robert Brown, Jr.

          AKA: Fred
         Born: Apr 4, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1942
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA



3 M Henry Lester Brown

         Born: May 15, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1995 - Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA




Notes: Marriage (Mary Etta Burge):

Both single.
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George Brown and Elizabeth Unknown




Husband George Brown

         Born: 1558 - Isle of Wight, Eng.
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1585 - Isle of Wight Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Unknown

         Born: 1560 - Isle of Wight, Eng.
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Margaret Brown

         Born: 1597 - London, Middlesex, Eng.
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Richard Williamson (1593-1659)
         Marr: 1618 - Isle of Wight Co., VA



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George Akers Brown and Minnie M. Matthews




Husband George Akers Brown

         Born: Jan 3, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1936
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 6, 1897 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie M. Matthews

         Born: Nov 26, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1954
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children
1 F Catherine Brown

         Born: Aug 1899 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Susie Brown

         Born: 1901 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Marie Brown

         Born: 1904 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Lucy Akers Brown

         Born: Mar 27, 1906 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 2001 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 16, 2001 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: John Douglas Bassett, Jr. (1901-1966)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1928 - Richmond, VA


5 F Minnie Matthews Brown

         Born: May 1, 1908 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1969
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Charles Mortimer Hart, Jr. (1905-1978)
         Marr: May 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Minnie M. Matthews):

Both single.
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George Clifford Brown and Hattie B. Warren




Husband George Clifford Brown

         Born: Aug 28, 1872 - Cedar Falls, Randolph Co., NC
         Died: Jul 8, 1940 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Piney Mtn. Meth. Cem., Candler, NC
     Marriage: Jan 19, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Hattie B. Warren

         Born: Feb 1884 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
         Died: Aug 1, 1960 - Miami-Dade Co., FL
       Buried:  - Piney Mtn. Meth. Cem., Candler, NC

 Other Spouse: William Sidney Riddle (1890-1914) - Sep 10, 1912 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie B. Warren):

He 46, she 33. S/o Jno. & Rosanna Brown; D/o David & Celia Warren.


Notes: Marriage (William Sidney Riddle):

He 22, she 25. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Buncombe Co., NC. S/o Henry & Louella Riddle; D/o Dave & Celia Warren.
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George F. Brown and Emily Rosanna Lamb




Husband George F. Brown

         Born: Oct 28, 1849 - TN
         Died: Mar 8, 1918
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Cem., Forney, TX
     Marriage: Abt 1870



Wife Emily Rosanna Lamb

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Jan 2, 1851 - TN
         Died: Jul 7, 1934 - Forney, Kaufman Co., TX
       Buried: Jul 8, 1934 - Hillcrest Cem., Forney, TX


       Father: Willis Lamb (1813-1873)
       Mother: Naomi Cissell Covington (1817-      )




Children

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Frank Morris Robertson and Grace P. Brown




Husband Frank Morris Robertson

         Born: Aug 27, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 2000 - Hampton, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Dee Moss Robertson, Sr. (1884-      )
       Mother: Betty Ann Cook (1889-      )


     Marriage: Apr 4, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace P. Brown

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: 1921 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 2006 - Hampton, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877-      )
       Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Grace P. Brown):

Both single. He worked in a shipyard. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Harold H. Brown and Martha Jean Moxley




Husband Harold H. Brown

         Born: Jul 2, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 2014 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 18, 2014 - Brown Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877-      )
       Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886-      )


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha Jean Moxley

         Born: Apr 17, 1932 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 6, 2009 - Brown Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Samuel Moxley (1883-1968)
       Mother: Ethel Cairo Powell (1889-1975)



 Other Spouse: Robert Lee Gravely (1930-1991) - Aug 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Sarah Estelle Brown

         Born: Jun 14, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2008 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 29, 2008 - Martin-Haley-Hankins Cem., Axton, VA




Notes: Marriage (Martha Jean Moxley):

He single, she once div. He a farmer & she worked in the textile industry. Marr. by E.G. Calhoun, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Gravely):

Both single. He worked in a saw mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Thomas Leonard Merriman and Hattie Pearl Brown




Husband Thomas Leonard Merriman

         Born: Jun 6, 1925 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 9, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Luther Merriman (1875-1947)
       Mother: Charlotte Steven Belton (1888-1961)


     Marriage: Feb 20, 1976 - Bedford Co., VA



Wife Hattie Pearl Brown

         Born: Oct 14, 1930 - Scruggs, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 7, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 19, 2016 - Brown Cem., Moneta, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie Pearl Brown):

Both single. Marr. by H.L. Crope, Min.
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John L. Franklin and Henrietta Brown




Husband John L. Franklin

         Born: May 1868 - VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1930
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: 1888



Wife Henrietta Brown

          AKA: Etta
         Born: Apr 25, 1870 - VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1950
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 F Fannie Jane Franklin

         Born: Sep 28, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1976 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: John Ralph Hawkins (1884-1964)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nannie Lucy Franklin

         Born: Sep 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jessie H. East (1888-      )
         Marr: Nov 20, 1907 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Annie Elizabeth Franklin

         Born: Oct 7, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Pinkney Stafford (1890-1961)
         Marr: Mar 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



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Dr., Miles Christopher Chamblee and Henrietta Brown




Husband Dr., Miles Christopher Chamblee

         Born: May 9, 1853 - Zebulon, Wake Co., NC
         Died: Oct 4, 1915
       Buried:  - Wakefield Cem., Zebulon, NC


       Father: William Bryant Chamblee (1824-1895)
       Mother: Martha Hardy (1833-1863)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1874



Wife Henrietta Brown

         Born: Sep 29, 1855
         Died: Feb 25, 1928
       Buried:  - Wakefield Cem., Zebulon, NC


Children

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Henry Clark Brown and Dona Marshall




Husband Henry Clark Brown

         Born: Dec 8, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 12, 1902 - Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV



Wife Dona Marshall

         Born: Jan 31, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dock Early Marshall (1853-1926)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Nunn (1856-1934)




Children
1 F Sara Lester Brown

         Born: Feb 11, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Homer Brooks Brown, Jr. and Ashlee Greer




Husband Homer Brooks Brown, Jr.

         Born: Mar 10, 1925 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Aug 16, 2016 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: Aug 19, 2016 - Woodlawn Mem. Park, Nashville, TN
     Marriage: May 12, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ashlee Greer

         Born: Nov 18, 1927 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 30, 2015 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: Nov 3, 2015 - Woodlawn Mem. Park, Nashville, TN


       Father: Ashley Orville Greer (1901-1988)
       Mother: Addie Gray Chambers (1904-1973)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ashlee Greer):

Marr. by H.L. Rice, Min.
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Joseph Elbert Hooker and Ida Dee Brown




Husband Joseph Elbert Hooker

         Born: 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Tilman Hooker (1879-1962)
       Mother: Emma Elizabeth Frye (1885-1932)


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida Dee Brown

         Born: 1912 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Nancy Lee Hooker

         Born: Apr 29, 1934 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 2011 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: George Eugene Curry (1940-2007)
         Marr: Dec 16, 1961 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ida Dee Brown):

Both single.
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Bondred Oatie Martin and Ida G. Brown




Husband Bondred Oatie Martin

          AKA: Biven
         Born: Jul 3, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 26, 1969 - Shenandoah Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: James O. Martin (1847-      )
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Young (1870-      )


     Marriage: Sep 18, 1912 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida G. Brown

         Born: Aug 14, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1918
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA


       Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926)
       Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ida G. Brown):

Both single.
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James Brown and Martha Jane Patterson




Husband James Brown

         Born: Abt 1860
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 3, 1910 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Martha Jane Patterson

         Born: 1876 - VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1920 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 1920 - Blue Creek Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: John Marcus Patterson (Abt 1838-1924)
       Mother: Martha Jane Roach (1847-1897)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Patterson):

He 50, she 30. S/o Alfred Broadnax & Mary Ann Brown; D/o Mark & Martha Patterson. Marr. by R.W. Winchester, Min.
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Rev., James Brown and Joanna Neville




Husband Rev., James Brown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Joanna Neville

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Martha Brown

         Born: 1760
         Died: 1850
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry Page White (1755-1842)
         Marr: Bef 1777



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Rev., James Franklin Brown and Hazel O. Hankins




Husband Rev., James Franklin Brown

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Jul 1, 1902 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR
         Died: Jul 11, 1978 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
       Buried:  - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, AR
     Marriage: Nov 1, 1926 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR



Wife Hazel O. Hankins

         Born: Oct 22, 1911 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
         Died: Jan 8, 2001 - White Hall, Jefferson Co., AR
       Buried: Jan 10, 2001 - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, AR


       Father: Lonnie Torrence Hankins, Sr. (1885-1987)
       Mother: Annie Mae Wilson (1888-1949)



 Other Spouse: Carroll Wade Bugg (1908-1988) - 1979


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hazel O. Hankins):

Marr. by G.F. Traylor.
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James Henry Brown and Mildred Ethel Clapp




Husband James Henry Brown

         Born: Abt 1926
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 8, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mildred Ethel Clapp

         Born: Aug 25, 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 30, 2021 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Jul 3, 2021 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Otis Edward Woodall (1930-2022) - Abt 1966


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Ethel Clapp):

Marr. by T.G. Humphries, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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James Rufus Brown and Leora Mortimore Griggs




Husband James Rufus Brown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 6, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Leora Mortimore Griggs

         Born: Jul 15, 1869
         Died: Jan 6, 1945 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )




Children

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James Sidney Brown and Nancy J. Lewis




Husband James Sidney Brown

         Born: Jan 22, 1863 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1940 - Sutherlin (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 23, 1940 - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 29, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nancy J. Lewis

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 4, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 1959 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 1959 - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Matheson Lewis (Abt 1850-      )
       Mother: Martha E. Richardson (Abt 1851-1883)




Children
1 M Jesse Albert Brown

         Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Geneva Aherron (1916-1988)
         Marr: Jan 27, 1934 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Gladys Mae Hutson (1914-1995)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Mamie Frances Merricks (1913-2008)
         Marr: Oct 18, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nancy J. Lewis):

He 26, she 17. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Edward & Mary Brown; D/o Martha Lewis. Marr. Dec. 29, 1889 by H. Petty.
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James W. Brown and Helen Janette Prince




Husband James W. Brown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Helen Janette Prince

         Born: Jun 12, 1937 - Whiterock, Grayson Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Troy Prince (1917-1985)
       Mother: Hulett Viola Beach (1918-      )




Children

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James William Brown and Ruby Virginia Mason




Husband James William Brown

         Born: Jul 10, 1925 - Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Apr 1, 1982 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 3, 1982 - Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC
     Marriage: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Virginia Mason

         Born: Oct 5, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 1974 - Maryview Hosp., Portsmouth, VA
       Buried:  - Olive Branch Cem., Portsmouth, VA


       Father: Terry Buford Mason, Sr. (1906-1989)
       Mother: Odessa Mary McGhee (1909-1968)



 Other Spouse: George Walter Yates (1920/1926-      ) - Oct 25, 1950 - Sullivan Co., TN


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Mason):

He18, she 16. Both single. He born Forsyth Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He worked for J.D. Bassett Furn. Co. S/o Clarence Brown & Dora Peak; D/o Terry Buford Mason & Dessa Mary McGhee. Marr. by W.B. Majer, Min.


Notes: Marriage (George Walter Yates):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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James William Brown and Mary Lelia McGhee




Husband James William Brown

         Born: Aug 10, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 17, 1970 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 11, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Lelia McGhee

         Born: Aug 21, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 1989 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Reed McGhee (1856-1943)
       Mother: Emily Caroline Frith (1859-1943)




Children
1 M Raymond Dennis Brown

         Born: Nov 6, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Stella May Young (1922-2005)
         Marr: May 27, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Lelia McGhee):

Both single.
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James William Brown and Pearl Shevelyn Draper




Husband James William Brown

         Born: Jun 9, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 15, 1965 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Draper Cem., Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926)
       Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Pearl Shevelyn Draper

          AKA: Pearley
         Born: May 10, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 29, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Draper Cem., Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Draper (1853-1934)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Thomasson (1858-1946)




Children
1 F Ollie Virginia Brown

         Born: Sep 28, 1906 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 6, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Carroll Parcell (Cir 1903-      )
         Marr: Apr 4, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Luther Franklin Shoemaker (1909-1976)
         Marr: Apr 6, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr. (1894-1965)
         Marr: Mar 25, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Peter Thomas Doyle (1911-2004)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1966 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


2 F Sula Mae Brown

         Born: Feb 21, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 2001
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lewis Roman Hylton (1909-1990)
         Marr: Mar 28, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


3 M Solomon Maynard Brown

         Born: Jul 30, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1993
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Violet Virginia Young (1914-2006)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1931 - Franklin Co., VA


4 F Etta Pearl Brown

         Born: Feb 16, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 2014 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jan 23, 2014 - Buffalo Ridge PHC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Rev., Graydon Irvin McGhee (1910-1996)
         Marr: Dec 7, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Pearl Shevelyn Draper):

He 22, she 21. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o C. & E. Brown; D/o J. & E. Draper.
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Joseph Logan Richardson, Jr. and Jennifer Lynn Brown




Husband Joseph Logan Richardson, Jr.

         Born: May 25, 1957 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Logan Richardson, Sr. (1935-2000)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Sep 10, 1983 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Jennifer Lynn Brown

         Born: Nov 25, 1958 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 24, 2020 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Raymond Dennis Brown (1919-1992)
       Mother: Stella May Young (1922-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jennifer Lynn Brown):

Both single. Marr. by M.B. Young, Min.
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William Howard Pruitt, Jr. and Jere Lea Brown




Husband William Howard Pruitt, Jr.

         Born: Sep 30, 1947 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 2013 - Crozier, Goochland Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Howard Pruitt, Sr. (1923-1963)
       Mother: Helen A. Earles (Abt 1923-2017)


     Marriage: Jun 17, 1967 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Jere Lea Brown

         Born: Apr 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 2005
       Buried: 


       Father: Carroll Trinkle Brown (1921-1968)
       Mother: Sallie Marie Hedgecock (1924-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jere Lea Brown):

Both 19, single, & students. He born Danville, Va. & she Martinsville, Va. S/o William Howard Pruitt, Sr., & Helen Earles; D/o Carroll Brown & Marie Hedgecock. Marr. by L.K. Knowles, Min.
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Jesse Albert Brown and Gladys Mae Hutson




Husband Jesse Albert Brown

         Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Sidney Brown (1863-1940)
       Mother: Nancy J. Lewis (1873-1959)


     Marriage: Jan 16, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gladys Mae Hutson

         Born: Apr 30, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1995
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Stanley William Adkins (1909-1971) - Sep 20, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Gladys Mae Hutson):

He 39, she 37. 2nd marr., he prev. div. & she prev. wid. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a car salesman & she worked for Dan River Mills. S/o James Sidney Brown & Nannie Lewis; D/o English R. Hudson & Mary McDowell. Marr. Jan. 16, 1952, Danville, Va.; Div. May 5, 1958, Danville, Va. (Note: Although it states she was wid., they actually div. on May, 16, 1944, Danville, Va.)


Notes: Marriage (Stanley William Adkins):

He 22, she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o J.C. & Mary Adkins; D/o E.R. Hudson & Mary McDowell. Marr. Sep. 20, 1930. Pittsylvania Co., Va.; Div. May 16, 1944, Danville, Va. (Note: She overstated age showing born 1909, but tombstone shows 1914; consistent with later docs. The 1920 census shows age as 5, but she's not in the 1910 census.)
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Jesse Albert Brown and Mamie Frances Merricks




Husband Jesse Albert Brown

         Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Sidney Brown (1863-1940)
       Mother: Nancy J. Lewis (1873-1959)


     Marriage: Oct 18, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mamie Frances Merricks

         Born: Jan 24, 1913 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 8, 2008 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 10, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)



 Other Spouse: Smith Walton Hedrick (1910-1989) - Dec 28, 1931 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr. (1910-1990) - Jun 14, 1969 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Frances Merricks):

He 46, she 45. His 3d marr., her 2nd. (both prev. div.). He a car salesman & she did textile work. S/o James Sidney Brown & Nannie Lewis; D/o Claude Washington Merricks & Sallie Austin. Marr. Oct. 18, 1958, Danville, Va., by D.C. Campbell, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Smith Walton Hedrick):

Both 21 & single. He born Museville, Va. & she Callands, Va. S/o C.D. Hedrick & Judith (Smith) Hedrick; D/o C.W. Merricks & Sallie (Austin) Merricks. Marr. Dec. 28, 1931, Pittsylvania Co., Va.; Div. Mar. 15, 1948, Pittsylvania Co., Va. (in div., the marr. place further named as Chatham, Va.)


Notes: Marriage (Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr.):

He 59, she 56. His 2d marr., her 3d. Both wid. S/o Charlie W. Adkins & Mary Elizabeth Hoskins; D/o Claude Washington Merricks & Sallie Ann Austin. Marr. Jun. 14, 1969, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by C.V. Morris, Min.
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Jessie Willard Brown and Ruby Rebecca Dickinson




Husband Jessie Willard Brown

         Born: Jul 6, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1968 - Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
     Marriage: Mar 31, 1934 - Roanoke Co., VA



Wife Ruby Rebecca Dickinson

         Born: Jan 29, 1916 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 1991 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: James Oliver Dickinson (1896-1945)
       Mother: Minnie Clara Wilson (1896-1956)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Rebecca Dickinson):

Both single.
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John Andrew Brown, Sr. and Martha Catherine Smith




Husband John Andrew Brown, Sr.

         Born: Dec 26, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 1893 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927)
       Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)


     Marriage: May 2, 1888 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Catherine Smith

          AKA: Pattie
         Born: Mar 25, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 1906 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dr., James Redd Moss Smith, M.D. (1830-1919)
       Mother: Corinna Smith (1843-1925)



 Other Spouse: Edward Martin Dickinson (1862-1932) - Nov 24, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M John Andrew Brown, Jr.

         Born: Jun 4, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 1964
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary E. Jones (1895-1977)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1915 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Catherine Smith):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. II, 1879-1893", pp. 44 & 45: 2 May 1888: Jno. A. Brown, 24, single, born Franklin Co., Va., S/o J.R. & A.E. Brown, married Pattie H. Smith, 22, single, born Danville, Va., D/o J.M. & C. Smith.


Notes: Marriage (Edward Martin Dickinson):

From the Henry Co., Va., Marr. Reg. Vol. 2: p. 23, Line 159: 24 Nov. 1897: E.M. Dickinson, 34, single, born Nottoway Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., merchant, S/o Wm. & R. Dickinson, married Pattie S. Brown, 29, wid., born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o M. & C. Smith.



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