Rufus Kelly and Nannie Kathleen Bryan
Husband Rufus Kelly
Born: Sep 1, 1857 - Henry Crossroads, Sevier Co., TN Died: Jan 26, 1930 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Buried: Jan 27, 1930 - Seven Islands Cem., Seven Islands, TN
Father: John Perry Kelly (1827- ) Mother: Mary Ann Covington (1823- )
Marriage: Mar 15, 1881 - Sevier Co., TN
Wife Nannie Kathleen Bryan
Born: Jan 22, 1856 Died: Mar 31, 1887 Buried: - Seven Islands Cem., Seven Islands, TN
Children
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Abner Bryant and Drucilla Purdy
Husband Abner Bryant
Born: Apr 10, 1861 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 1917 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VAMarriage: Dec 22, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Drucilla Purdy
Born: Aug 31, 1858 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 1946 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: John James Purdy, Sr. (1830-Bef 1871) Mother: Martha Susanna Spencer (1832-1929)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Drucilla Purdy):
by Eunice B. Kirkman and O.E. Pilson: "Patrick County, Virginia Marriages 1875-1900", page 21: 22 Dec. 1887, Abner Bryant, 24, born Patrick Co., Va., S/o Ruth Bryant, married Drucilla Purdy, 24, born Patrick Co., Va., D/o John & Susan Purdy.
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Dock Albert Turner and Ada Belle Bryant
Husband Dock Albert Turner
Born: Jul 21, 1901 - Reed Island, Pulaski Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Turner (1863-1931) Mother: Barbara Isabelle Horsley (Cir 1876- )
Marriage: Nov 6, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ada Belle Bryant
AKA: Addie Born: Jun 8, 1905 - Dodson, Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ada Belle Bryant):
Robert Justice Johnston and Aileen Bryant
Husband Robert Justice Johnston
Born: May 12, 1921 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 1999 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928) Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)
Marriage: Aug 4, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Aileen Bryant
Born: Dec 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 2016 Buried:
Father: Jessie Clemon Bryant (1885-1961) Mother: Nannie Mae Helms (1894-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Aileen Bryant):
Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a furniture worker. Lic. issued Aug. 4, 1945, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by G.F. Overstreet, Min.
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Alexander Bryant and Sarah Jane Ross
Husband Alexander Bryant
Born: Nov 28, 1850 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 15, 1933 Buried: - Sycamore Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Feb 23, 1871 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Sarah Jane Ross
Born: Sep 12, 1848 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 30, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 1, 1934 - Sycamore Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 F Malissa T. Bryant
Born: Dec 1871 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Samuel J. Bryant
Born: Nov 1876 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Laura Elgin ( - )
3 F Rosa Bryant
Born: Jan 1883 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Homer Orlando Bryant
Born: Jun 21, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1974 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Magdalene Via (1891-1918) Marr: Oct 11, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
5 M Judson T. Bryant
Born: Nov 1886 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Vera Bryant
Born: Nov 17, 1892 - VA Died: Dec 5, 1975 - Presbyterian Hosp., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Buried: Dec 8, 1975 - Sycamore Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Zechariah Howell Newman (1885-1980)
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jane Ross):
John Rufus Richardson and Annie Sue Bryant
Husband John Rufus Richardson
Born: Mar 6, 1900 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 1974 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Buffalo Ridge PHC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: George W. Richardson (Cir 1878- ) Mother: Matilda Idabell Foley (1879- )
Marriage: Dec 1, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Annie Sue Bryant
Born: 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Cleo Cornelia Richardson
Born: Apr 3, 1925 - Forsyth Co., NC Died: Oct 2, 2015 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: Oct 4, 2015 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Rev., James Willie Bocock (1924-1995) Marr: Jul 15, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M Jack Harold Richardson, Sr.
Born: Apr 18, 1927 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 16, 1997 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 19, 1997 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Edith Ellen Lavinder (1932-2015) Marr: Abt 1950
Notes: Marriage (Annie Sue Bryant):
Divorced in Patrick Co., Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of desertion (sep. Feb. 1, 1958); it was uncontested, and there was no alimony. There were two minor children.
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George Hiram Rodgers and Beulah Malinda Bryant
Husband George Hiram Rodgers
Born: Oct 17, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 17, 1973 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: William Henry Rodgers (1861-1951) Mother: Sarah Catherine Gravely (1865-1941)
Marriage: Oct 17, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Beulah Malinda Bryant
Born: Mar 14, 1893 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Bryant (1870-1942) Mother: Harriett H. Turner (1871- )
Children
1 M John Willie Rodgers
Born: Feb 13, 1917 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 17, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Lorene Elizabeth Matthews (1921-1999) Marr: Sep 18, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 F Pauline Rodgers
Born: Nov 11, 1921 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Walter Lawrence Ross (Cir 1919- ) Marr: 1943Spouse: John Patrick Sheehan (1931-1976) Marr: Mar 2, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Harriet Louise Rodgers
Born: Sep 30, 1926 - NC Died: Jun 16, 2025 - UNC Rockingham Rehab. & Nur. Ctr., Eden, NC Buried:Spouse: Robert Clyde Smith (1926-1996) Marr: May 18, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
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Burch Jerome Bryant and Dorothea Marie Prillaman
Husband Burch Jerome Bryant
Born: Aug 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 1959 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 19, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 24, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothea Marie Prillaman
AKA: Dot Born: Jul 21, 1925 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
Other Spouse: Norman Linwood McGhee (1923-2016) - Mar 12, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothea Marie Prillaman):
Both single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Marr. by J.F. Williams, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Norman Linwood McGhee):
He single, she once div. He worked for Coca Cola Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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George William O'Dell, Sr. and Callie Bryant
Husband George William O'Dell, Sr.
Born: Aug 5, 1880 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 18, 1968 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: - Liberty PBC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
Father: William Fountain O'Dell (1852-Bef 1930) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1854-1934)
Marriage: Aug 18, 1947 - Guilford Co., NC
Wife Callie Bryant
Born: Cir 1888 Died: Jul 5, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Callie Bryant):
Col., Charles Benjamin Bryant and Malinda Waller
Husband Col., Charles Benjamin Bryant
Born: Feb 28, 1842 - Augusta Co., VA Died: Nov 30, 1915 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VAMarriage: Nov 19, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Malinda Waller
AKA: Linn Born: Mar 26, 1843 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 1919 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Waller (1792-1875) Mother: Eliza Finley Waller (1808-1880)
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Malinda Waller):
Charles Edgar Bryant and Gladys Marie Hurd
Husband Charles Edgar Bryant
AKA: Charlie Born: Aug 21, 1924 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 2006 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: James Howard Bryant (1879-1961) Mother: Elsie E. Spencer (1907-1931)
Marriage: Jun 27, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Gladys Marie Hurd
Born: Jun 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1999 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Marie Hurd):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Claude Washington Bryant and Evelyn Rebecca Hayer
Husband Claude Washington Bryant
Born: Aug 14, 1923 - Cumberland Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 26, 1988 - Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA
Wife Evelyn Rebecca Hayer
Born: Jul 15, 1935 - Lunenburg Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 2014 - Chesterfield Co., VA Buried: - Trinity Mem. Gdns., Rice, VA
Other Spouse: Oscar Haymore Austin (1930-1987) - Apr 6, 1952 - VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Rebecca Hayer):
Both once wid. Marr. by B. Powers, Min.; Div. Nottoway Co., Va.
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Charlie Pinkard Hill and Cora Etta Bryant
Husband Charlie Pinkard Hill
Born: Aug 9, 1877 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VAMarriage: Dec 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Cora Etta Bryant
Born: Jun 18, 1888 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 25, 1952 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cora Etta Bryant):
Curtis Orlando Bryant, Sr. and Susan Estelle Odell
Husband Curtis Orlando Bryant, Sr.
Born: Feb 22, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Homer Orlando Bryant (1884-1974) Mother: Martha Magdalene Via (1891-1918)
Marriage: May 22, 1937 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Susan Estelle Odell
Born: Jun 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 2, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Aug 5, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Taylor Odell (1874-1962) Mother: Jettie Lou Odell (1880-1975)
Children
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Owen Clifton Thomason and Dorothy Marie Bryant
Husband Owen Clifton Thomason
AKA: O. C. Born: Feb 20, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 26, 2006 - Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Albert Franklin Thomason (1875-1953) Mother: Cassandra Beulah Metz (1883-1966)
Marriage: Jun 21, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Marie Bryant
Born: Sep 13, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 2002 - Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Abraham Bryant, Sr. (1893-1955) Mother: Dorothy Matilda McAlexander (1901-1991)
Children
1 M Joseph Conrad Thomasson
AKA: Joe Born: Aug 11, 1945 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 2011 - SC Buried: - Florence Nat. Cem., Florence, SCSpouse: Barbara Jean Crawford (1950-2010) Marr: 1969
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Marie Bryant):
Both single. He worked for a dry cleaner. Marr. by C.E. Turner, Min.
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Harry Lee Hundley and Dulcie Lee Bryant
Husband Harry Lee Hundley
Born: Aug 30, 1894 - VA Died: Jul 10, 1925 - VA Medical Ctr., Oteen, Asheville, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James Edward Hundley (1867-1921) Mother: Mary Allen Hundley (1871-1940)
Marriage: 1920-1923
Wife Dulcie Lee Bryant
Born: Feb 14, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 7, 1983 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Other Spouse: Jesse Ben Robertson (1889-1985) - Oct 14, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Sanford Lee Hundley
AKA: Tony Born: Oct 14, 1924 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 3, 2013 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 6, 2013 - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NCSpouse: Katie Jane Shelton (1928-1983) Marr: Aft Oct 23, 1945
Notes: Marriage (Jesse Ben Robertson):
Both once widowed. License issued Oct. 14, 1936 in Henry Co., Va., and they were marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Jesse Ben Robertson and Dulcie Lee Bryant
Husband Jesse Ben Robertson
Born: Aug 22, 1889 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 12, 1985 Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Radford Ray Robertson (1859-1936) Mother: Laura Kallam (1868-1896)
Marriage: Oct 14, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dulcie Lee Bryant
Born: Feb 14, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 7, 1983 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Other Spouse: Harry Lee Hundley (1894-1925) - 1920-1923
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dulcie Lee Bryant):
Both once widowed. License issued Oct. 14, 1936 in Henry Co., Va., and they were marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Edward Jefferson Philpott and Edna Sue Bryant
Husband Edward Jefferson Philpott
AKA: Jeff Born: Sep 21, 1885 - VA Died: Aug 31, 1956 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA Buried: Sep 2, 1956 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elder, Albert Buchanan Philpott (1858-1916) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Farner (1853-1933)
Marriage: 1924-1925
Wife Edna Sue Bryant
Born: Aug 10, 1895 - VA Died: May 24, 1979 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Walter Albert Philpott
Born: Dec 1, 1925 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 2001 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 3, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mildred Bissell (1928- ) Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Fairmont, Marion Co., WVSpouse: Elizabeth Lee Wilson (1929- ) Marr: May 29, 1985 - Reno, Washoe Co., NV
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Dr., Samuel Byron Towler, D.D.S. and Edythe Bryant
Husband Dr., Samuel Byron Towler, D.D.S.
Born: Jul 13, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1983 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem. Maus., Raleigh, NC
Father: Samuel Joseph Overton Towler (1880-1936) Mother: Woodruth Nuckols (1880-1975)
Marriage: Bef Apr 23, 1940
Wife Edythe Bryant
Born: 1910 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Elisha Flemon Bryant and Beulah Clyde Jamison
Husband Elisha Flemon Bryant
Born: Apr 24, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Marriage: Sep 14, 1919 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Beulah Clyde Jamison
Born: Dec 23, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1967 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Franklin Jamison (1866-1943) Mother: Nancy J. Brammer (1869-1943)
Children
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Joseph Gilley and Elizabeth Bryant
Husband Joseph Gilley
Born: Bet 1770 and 1779 Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Gilley, Jr. ( - ) Mother: Mary Bateman ( - )
Marriage:
Wife Elizabeth Bryant
Born: 1779-1780 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Benjamin Gilley
Born: 1810 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1870 - Macoupin Co., IL Buried:Spouse: Nancy Stratton ( - ) Marr: Feb 17, 1835 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John Burrell Gilley
Born: 1820 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Sally Gilley (1824- ) Marr: Jul 29, 1840 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Kitty Bell ( - ) Marr: Aft Sep 8, 1870
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James Marion Marshall and Elizabeth Bryant
Husband James Marion Marshall
Born: 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Douglas Marshall (1786-1877) Mother: Susanna C. Weaver (1790-1883)
Marriage: Abt 1854
Wife Elizabeth Bryant
Born: 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M J. William Marshall
Born: 1855 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Reed A. Marshall
Born: 1857 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Sarah Jane Marshall
Born: Jan 31, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 1937 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Sep 18, 1937 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VASpouse: Peter Franklin Doyle (1858-1936) Marr: Dec 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Susan R. Marshall
Born: 1865 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Elizabeth D. Marshall
Born: Jan 6, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 1949 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 21, 1949 - Stoneville Cem., Stoneville, NCSpouse: Henry Clay Martin (1870- ) Marr: Dec 24, 1889 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
6 F Mary E. Marshall
Born: Feb 1870 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Ernest Ballard Ward, Jr. and Ella Bryant
Husband Ernest Ballard Ward, Jr.
Born: Jun 27, 1916 - Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., VA Died: Apr 6, 1987 Buried:
Father: Ernest Ballard Ward, Sr. (1877-1943) Mother: Lucy Butler Anderson (1885-1967)
Marriage: Dec 7, 1944 - Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC
Wife Ella Bryant
Born: Abt 1923 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Virginia May Ward
Born: May 12, 1945 - Bath Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 2014 - King's Daughters Health & Rehab., Staunton, VA Buried: Apr 17, 2014 - Augusta Mem. Pk., Waynesboro, VA
Notes: Marriage (Ella Bryant):
He 30, she 21. Both lived in Sioux, NC. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
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Elmer Bryant and Sallie Louise Motley
Husband Elmer Bryant
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Sallie Louise Motley
Born: Aug 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joel M. Motley, Sr. (1852-1922) Mother: America Ann Hopper (1858-1937)
Children
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Elswood Garrison Bryant and Lucy Florence Young
Husband Elswood Garrison Bryant
Born: Jan 30, 1888 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA Died: Jun 30, 1953 - Toledo, Lucas Co., OH Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Toledo, OHMarriage: Oct 24, 1914 - District of Columbia
Wife Lucy Florence Young
Born: Apr 16, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 1946 - Toledo, Lucas Co., OH Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Toledo, OH
Father: Haley Reeves Young (1853- ) Mother: Virginia Blanch Bradley (1861- )
Children
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Emmett Richard Bryant and Emma Selma Goode
Husband Emmett Richard Bryant
Born: Jul 10, 1891 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 14, 1957 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 16, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Marriage:
Wife Emma Selma Goode
Born: Jul 19, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 24, 1959 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 26, 1959 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Gardner Goode (1857-1930) Mother: Callie Elizabeth Williams (1859-1933)
Children
1 M Ermond Richard Bryant, Sr.
Born: Feb 13, 1925 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 1994 - Montgomery Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Laura Mae Slaydon (1927-2018) Marr: Jun 18, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Ermond Richard Bryant, Sr. and Laura Mae Slaydon
Husband Ermond Richard Bryant, Sr.
Born: Feb 13, 1925 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 1994 - Montgomery Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Emmett Richard Bryant (1891-1957) Mother: Emma Selma Goode (1889-1959)
Marriage: Jun 18, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Laura Mae Slaydon
Born: Dec 22, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 2018 - Riner, Montgomery Co., VA Buried: Jun 17, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Saunders Slaydon, Jr. (1900-1982) Mother: Kitty Pearl Patterson (1902-1989)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Laura Mae Slaydon):
Both single & unemployed. Marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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Clyde Dillard Howell and Evangeline Faith Bryant
Husband Clyde Dillard Howell
Born: Jul 2, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 12, 2012 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Feb 18, 2012 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VAMarriage: Apr 20, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Evangeline Faith Bryant
Born: Mar 4, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 30, 2009 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: William Rufus Finney (1927-2016) - Oct 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Moses Roscoe Smith (1910-1998) - May 6, 1969 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evangeline Faith Bryant):
Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Rufus Finney):
Divorced in Rockingham Co., NC.
Notes: Marriage (Moses Roscoe Smith):
His 3d marr. (prev. wid.), her 4th (prev. div.). Marr. by E.T. Cox, Min.
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William Rufus Finney and Evangeline Faith Bryant
Husband William Rufus Finney
AKA: Bill Born: Jan 5, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 2016 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried:
Father: Richard William Finney (1901-1990) Mother: Chattie Mae Jones (1905-1988)
Marriage: Oct 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Evangeline Faith Bryant
Born: Mar 4, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 30, 2009 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Clyde Dillard Howell (1927-2012) - Apr 20, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Moses Roscoe Smith (1910-1998) - May 6, 1969 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evangeline Faith Bryant):
Divorced in Rockingham Co., NC.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Dillard Howell):
Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Moses Roscoe Smith):
His 3d marr. (prev. wid.), her 4th (prev. div.). Marr. by E.T. Cox, Min.
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Moses Roscoe Smith and Evangeline Faith Bryant
Husband Moses Roscoe Smith
Born: Apr 10, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 31, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wright Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: May 6, 1969 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Evangeline Faith Bryant
Born: Mar 4, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 30, 2009 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Clyde Dillard Howell (1927-2012) - Apr 20, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: William Rufus Finney (1927-2016) - Oct 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evangeline Faith Bryant):
His 3d marr. (prev. wid.), her 4th (prev. div.). Marr. by E.T. Cox, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Dillard Howell):
Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
Notes: Marriage (William Rufus Finney):
Divorced in Rockingham Co., NC.
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Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr. and Nancy Sue Wingfield
Husband Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr.
Born: May 1, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 2023 Buried:
Father: Floyd Henley Bryant, Sr. (1903-1996) Mother: Louise Barrow (1907-1985)
Marriage: Jun 17, 1961 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Sue Wingfield
Born: Feb 28, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 2013 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Dec 12, 2013 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Ivan James Wingfield (1907- ) Mother: Mattie Florence Shaw (1906- )
Other Spouse: John Leonard Merriman (1935-2010) - Aft May 18, 1982
Children
1 F Tracy Leigh Bryant
Born: Aug 6, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2018 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Feb 6, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Sue Wingfield):
Both single. He worked for Martin Processing Co. & she a clerk for American Furniture Co. Marr. by D.W. Worley, Min. 1st marr. Jun. 17, 1961, & div. Aug. 19, 1965, Martinsville, Va. Remarried Feb. 22, 1966, Chesterfield, SC, & div. again Apr. 28, 1981, Henry Co., Va. There didn't appear to be another marriage for either between their two marriages to each other. The range of 1961-1981 is treated as 1-marriage here.
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Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr. and Dana Anne Scott
Husband Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr.
Born: May 1, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 2023 Buried:
Father: Floyd Henley Bryant, Sr. (1903-1996) Mother: Louise Barrow (1907-1985)
Marriage: May 29, 1987 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dana Anne Scott
Born: Apr 15, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: John Wayne Flanagan, Sr. - Jun 14, 1969 - Collinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dana Anne Scott):
His 3rd marr., her 2nd. Both prev. div. Marr. by E.A. Terry, Min.
Notes: Marriage (John Wayne Flanagan, Sr.):
Both single. Marr. by G.A. Ward, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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George C. Bryant and Violet W. Griggs
Husband George C. Bryant
Born: 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 24, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Violet W. Griggs
Born: Aug 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Walter R. Griggs (1866-Bef 1910) Mother: Mary Ann Winn (1871- )
Children
1 M Melvin Bryant
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Elmer Bryant
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Violet W. Griggs):
George Martin Bryant and Hester Rebecca Smith
Husband George Martin Bryant
Born: Mar 21, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Bryant Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James Howard Bryant (1879-1961) Mother: Martha Pearl Craig (1886-1920)
Marriage: Nov 7, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Hester Rebecca Smith
Born: Jun 26, 1919 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 2015 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 21, 2015 - Bryant Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hester Rebecca Smith):
Both single. He worked for a furniture factory. Lic. issued Nov. 7, 1936, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.P. Elliott, Min.
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Giles Stanton Bryant and Nettie Hall
Husband Giles Stanton Bryant
Born: Sep 21, 1897 - VA Died: Nov 6, 1966 Buried: - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Marriage: Jun 25, 1922 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Wife Nettie Hall
Born: 1902 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Gustavus A. Bryant and Mary E. Martin
Husband Gustavus A. Bryant
Born: Apr 23, 1853 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 8, 1929 Buried: - Jamison Fam. Cem., Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Nov 19, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Martin
AKA: Mollie Born: Sep 19, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 19, 1929 Buried: - Jamison Fam. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: John Henry Martin (1806- ) Mother: Sarah A. Unknown (1820/1825- )
Children
1 F Sarah Elizabeth Bryant
AKA: Sallie Born: Jan 20, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 1976 - Callaway, VA Buried: - Fairmont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Boones Mill, VASpouse: Robert Everett Akers (1881-1970) Marr: Mar 30, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
2 F Leana Bryant
Born: Apr 1885 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Mary Etta Bryant
Born: Sep 5, 1888 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 13, 1971 - McVitty House Nurs. Hm., Salem, VA Buried: - Pigg River Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callaway, VASpouse: Stephen Grover Akers (1884-1960) Marr: Dec 25, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Martin):
Homer Orlando Bryant and Martha Magdalene Via
Husband Homer Orlando Bryant
Born: Jun 21, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1974 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Alexander Bryant (1850-1933) Mother: Sarah Jane Ross (1848-1934)
Marriage: Oct 11, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Martha Magdalene Via
Born: Mar 3, 1891 - Dodson, Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Sycamore Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Peter Lee Via (1851-1920) Mother: Dicey Elizabeth King (1859-1938)
Children
1 F Mabel Norine Bryant
Born: 1910 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel Kindley Frazier (1913- ) Marr: Mar 28, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Era Marie Bryant
Born: Apr 11, 1912 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: May 21, 2007 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Jacob Crockett Aaron (1911-1976) Marr: Mar 27, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Curtis Orlando Bryant, Sr.
Born: Feb 22, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Susan Estelle Odell (1917-2009) Marr: May 22, 1937 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Conrad King Bryant
Born: Apr 13, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2006 - CA Buried: - Los Osos Valley Mem, Pk., Los Osos, CA
5 M Camden Ross Bryant
Born: Apr 13, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 24, 1944 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Magdalene Via):
Joseph Irvin Minter, Sr. and Jacqueline Dale Bryant
Husband Joseph Irvin Minter, Sr.
Born: Sep 20, 1912 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Henry Minter (1885-1942) Mother: Sarah Ann Clarke (1888-1977)
Marriage: Nov 15, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Jacqueline Dale Bryant
Born: Feb 13, 1924 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 2008 Buried: Oct 10, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Abraham Bryant, Sr. (1893-1955) Mother: Dorothy Matilda McAlexander (1901-1991)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jacqueline Dale Bryant):
Both single. He did plumbing for S.G. Lawing & she worked in the DuPont cafeteria. Marr. by E.S. Sheppe, Min.
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James Arthur Bryant and Mildred Louise Holt
Husband James Arthur Bryant
Born: Apr 30, 1926 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: James Howard Bryant (1879-1961) Mother: Elsie E. Spencer (1907-1931)
Marriage: Sep 5, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mildred Louise Holt
Born: Oct 14, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 2020 - Mulberry Creek Rehab., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 17, 2020 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William McKinley Holt (1901-1978) Mother: Annie Mildred Dalton (1903-1997)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Louise Holt):
Both single. He worked in a furniture fact. Marr. by W.J. Yeaman, Min.
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James Ballard Bryant, Jr. and Ivah Mae Merricks
Husband James Ballard Bryant, Jr.
Born: Jan 8, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 15, 2001 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Dec 22, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ivah Mae Merricks
Born: Jul 24, 1922 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 15, 1998 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ivah Mae Merricks):
Both single. He worked for City College. Marr. by G.D. Steuens, Min.
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James Edward Bryant and Elizabeth F. Payne
Husband James Edward Bryant
Born: Sep 1, 1878 - VA Died: May 14, 1913 - Charlottesville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cemetery, Charlottesville, VAMarriage: Jun 3, 1907 - Charlottesville, VA
Wife Elizabeth F. Payne
Born: Feb 13, 1881 - Charlottesville, VA Died: Jan 21, 1975 - Blue Rdg. Nursing Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Other Spouse: George Haymaker Gravely (1886-1970) - Abt Jan 4, 1940
Children
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James Howard Bryant and Martha Pearl Craig
Husband James Howard Bryant
Born: Oct 10, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 1961 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Craig-Bryant Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Dec 23, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Pearl Craig
Born: Jul 9, 1886 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1920 Buried: - Craig-Bryant Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: George Washington Craig (1847-1930) Mother: Lavinia Slaughter (1846-1923)
Children
1 M George Martin Bryant
Born: Mar 21, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Bryant Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Hester Rebecca Smith (1919-2015) Marr: Nov 7, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Frank Clemmons Bryant
Born: Aug 16, 1909 - VA Died: Feb 13, 1988 Buried: - Thornrose Cem., Staunton, VASpouse: Myrtle A. Bowles (1911-1985) Marr: Bef 1941
3 F Melvinia Etta Bryant
AKA: Vina Born: 1911 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Hughs Rodgers (1909- ) Marr: Oct 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Violet May Bryant
Born: Mar 17, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 1999 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Foley Cem., Elamsville, VASpouse: Rev., Guy Henry Newman, Sr. (1910-1959) Marr: Dec 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Jesse Frederick Merriman (1905-1984) Marr: Sep 16, 1961
Notes: Marriage (Martha Pearl Craig):
James Howard Bryant and Elsie E. Spencer
Husband James Howard Bryant
Born: Oct 10, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 1961 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Craig-Bryant Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Jan 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elsie E. Spencer
Born: Nov 9, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 20, 1931 Buried: - Craig-Bryant Cem., Bassett, VA
Children
1 M Charles Edgar Bryant
AKA: Charlie Born: Aug 21, 1924 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 2006 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Gladys Marie Hurd (1926-1999) Marr: Jun 27, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James Arthur Bryant
Born: Apr 30, 1926 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Mildred Louise Holt (1929-2020) Marr: Sep 5, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Raymond Cecil Bryant
Born: Apr 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 1, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Doris Lou Joyce (1929-2013) Marr: May 5, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elsie E. Spencer):
He 43, she 15. He a wid., she single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o W.H. & Martha E. Bryant; D/o Peter & Sis Spencer. Marr. Jan. 1923 (no day, just mm/yr, maybe unreadable), Henry Co., Va.
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Benjamin Norman Joyce, Sr. and Janice Louise Bryant
Husband Benjamin Norman Joyce, Sr.
Born: Jan 3, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 2013 - Forsyth Med., Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Apr 16, 2013 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
Father: James Fred Joyce (1894-1975) Mother: Nannie Lelia Daniel (1891-1964)
Marriage: Jun 17, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Janice Louise Bryant
Born: 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Floyd Henley Bryant, Sr. (1903-1996) Mother: Louise Barrow (1907-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janice Louise Bryant):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she was a clerk for Leggett's Dept. Store. Marr. by E.R. Bryant, Min.
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George Emmitt Massey and Jennie Lee Bryant
Husband George Emmitt Massey
AKA: Eli Born: Mar 29, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 21, 1961 - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Aug 24, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Jennie Lee Bryant
Born: Oct 27, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 15, 1970 Buried: - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
1 F Avis Irene Massey
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Elisha Midkiff (1910- ) Marr: Jul 4, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F 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., VASpouse: Harden McMillan (1909-1938) Marr: Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974)Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969) Marr: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VASpouse: George Washington Hodge (1909-1994) Marr: Oct 2, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Fred Troy Massey
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Thelma Virginia Massey
Born: Aug 22, 1917 - Long Branch, Fayette Co., WV Died: Oct 30, 2000 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974) Marr: Oct 3, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Jacob Hruska (Abt 1927- ) Marr: Dec 16, 1950 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
5 F Geneva Massey
Born: 1918 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Fred Warren Hughes (1921-1985)
6 M Clemon L. Massey
Born: Sep 11, 1919 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 1988 Buried: - Forest Lawn Mem. Gdns. N., Pompano Beach, FLSpouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Vivian Massey
Born: 1922 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Moyer Massey
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Pearl Madeline Massey
Born: Feb 1927 - VA Died: Buried:
10 F Goldie Marie Massey
Born: Aug 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 25, 2010 - Winter Haven Hosp., Winter Haven, FL Buried: Jun 30, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Willie Guy Nester, Jr. (1927-1986) Marr: Nov 20, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
11 M Lonnie Gray Massey
Born: Jan 31, 1934 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 2019 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 15, 2019 - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Anna Lee Roberts (1936-2016) Marr: May 24, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Jennie Lee Bryant):
Jessie Clemon Bryant and Nannie Mae Helms
Husband Jessie Clemon Bryant
Born: Jan 20, 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 1961 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Bryant Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Feb 4, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Nannie Mae Helms
Born: Mar 21, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1966 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Bryant Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: George Lee Helms (Cir 1860- ) Mother: Ruth K. Stone (1860-1936)
Children
1 F Aileen Bryant
Born: Dec 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 2016 Buried:Spouse: Robert Justice Johnston (1921-1999) Marr: Aug 4, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Mae Helms):
John Abraham Bryant, Sr. and Dorothy Matilda McAlexander
Husband John Abraham Bryant, Sr.
AKA: Abe Born: Mar 7, 1893 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 1955 Buried: - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Washington Bryant, Jr. (1867-1946) Mother: Sarah Adeline Akers (1867-1939)
Marriage: Nov 5, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Matilda McAlexander
Born: Jul 11, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 24, 1991 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Bryant-McAlexander Burials, Bassett, VA
Father: William D. McAlexander (1873- ) Mother: Julia B. Goode (1880- )
Children
1 F Dorothy Marie Bryant
Born: Sep 13, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 2002 - Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Owen Clifton Thomason (1918-2006) Marr: Jun 21, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
2 F Jacqueline Dale Bryant
Born: Feb 13, 1924 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 2008 Buried: Oct 10, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Joseph Irvin Minter, Sr. (1912-1985) Marr: Nov 15, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Lois Ruth Bryant
Born: Sep 2, 1927 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 25, 2000 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Curtis David Oakes, Sr. (1927-1993) Marr: Aug 24, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Matilda McAlexander):
John Carroll Bryant, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Wade
Husband John Carroll Bryant, Sr.
Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 18, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 22, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Coleman Bryant (1882-1932) Mother: Annie Lee Billings (1891-1965)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Elizabeth Wade
Born: May 5, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 2012 Buried: Jul 28, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Peach Wade (1881- ) Mother: Rosa Belle Thomasson (1887-1957)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Elizabeth Wade):
Both single, & clerks for Jobbers Pants Co. Marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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John Henry Bryant and Fannie Jean Ingram
Husband John Henry Bryant
Born: May 27, 1888 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 1954 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 6, 1954 - Bryant Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Nov 3, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Fannie Jean Ingram
Born: May 31, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 11, 1920 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 12, 1920
Father: James F. Ingram (1850-1939) Mother: Artilda Spencer (1851-1939)
Children
1 F Ora Estelle Bryant
Born: Oct 19, 1912 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 23, 2007 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: King Edward Martin (1912-1955) Marr: Apr 24, 1937 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
2 F Velma Lee Bryant
Born: Oct 2, 1917 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 2016 - Runk & Pratt Nurs. Fac., Lynchburg, VA Buried: Aug 27, 2016 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VASpouse: Carl Mitchell Stone (1921-1995) Marr: Jul 19, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Jean Ingram):
John Henry Bryant and Harriett H. Turner
Husband John Henry Bryant
Born: Oct 16, 1870 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1942 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Marriage: Nov 6, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Harriett H. Turner
Born: Mar 13, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Beulah Malinda Bryant
Born: Mar 14, 1893 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: George Hiram Rodgers (1895-1973) Marr: Oct 17, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC
2 F Minnie Lou Bryant
Born: Nov 7, 1895 - Patrick Co., NC Died: Feb 14, 1966 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Feb 16, 1966 - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Silas Royal Self (1891-1977) Marr: Dec 25, 1912 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Harriett H. Turner):
They were married at the home of Harriett's parents.
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John T. Bryant and Victoria Haynes
Husband John T. Bryant
Born: Cir 1864 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 28, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Victoria Haynes
Born: Cir 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Ressie Bryant
Born: Jan 21, 1896 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Claud Dodson (1897-1943) Marr: Aft Jun 7, 1943Spouse: Decatur Moore Hutchinson (1882-1970) Marr: Oct 13, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Victoria Haynes):
Their marriage date & place came from the delayed birth certificate of their daughter Ressie.
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Benjamin Carroll Riddle and Katherine Mae Bryant
Husband Benjamin Carroll Riddle
AKA: Bad Eye Born: Jul 26, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1989 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Riddle Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Father: Benjamin Jefferson Riddle (1892-1949) Mother: Gilly Catherine Grant (1895-1959)
Marriage: Oct 3, 1970 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Katherine Mae Bryant
Born: Feb 18, 1909 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Katherine Mae Bryant):
He once div., she once wid. Marr. by R.O. Creech, Jr., Min.
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Lawrence Radford Bryant and Lottie Mae Harris
Husband Lawrence Radford Bryant
Born: Nov 20, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 25, 1990 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:Marriage: Jan 5, 1988 - Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA
Wife Lottie Mae Harris
Born: Apr 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 10, 2003 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Ballard Harris, Sr. (1876-1956) Mother: Betty Lee Stegall (1896-1980)
Other Spouse: John William Draper (1910-1956) - Sep 26, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: James Earl Clifton (1895-1980) - Jun 8, 1963 - Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lottie Mae Harris):
His 2d marr., her 3d marr.; both prev. wid. Marr. by W.E. Hungate, Min.
Notes: Marriage (James Earl Clifton):
Both once wid. He a retired electrician & she did caffeteria work at the Roland E. Cook School. Marr. by L.E. Bates, Min.
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Leburn S. Bryant and Jessie Carolyn Prince
Husband Leburn S. Bryant
Born: Sep 6, 1921 - Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 7, 1947
Wife Jessie Carolyn Prince
Born: Jun 29, 1929 - Stevenson, Jackson Co., AL Died: Buried:
Father: Dr., Jesse Lee Prince (1874-1936) Mother: Edna Lovelady (1897- )
Children
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Page Hamilton Kirk and Loelane Bryant
Husband Page Hamilton Kirk
Born: Dec 16, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 25, 2007 - Collinsville, VA Buried: Jun 28, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Early Hamilton Kirk (1877- ) Mother: Julia Elizabeth LaPrade (1884-1969)
Marriage: Aug 10, 1949 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Loelane Bryant
Born: Aug 6, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Brenda Lee Kirk
Born: Oct 6, 1949 - VA Died: Nov 1976 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Loelane Bryant):
Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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