Early Southside Virginia Families



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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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Zechariah Howell Newman (1885-1980)



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jane Ross):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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: 1943
       Spouse: 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., VA
     Marriage: 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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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, SC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Bissell (1928-      )
         Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Fairmont, Marion Co., WV
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, OH
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Stephen Grover Akers (1884-1960)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Martin):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Rev., Guy Henry Newman, Sr. (1910-1959)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Frederick Merriman (1905-1984)
         Marr: Sep 16, 1961



Notes: Marriage (Martha Pearl Craig):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: Harden McMillan (1909-1938)
         Marr: Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974)
       Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969)
         Marr: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, FL
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Anna Lee Roberts (1936-2016)
         Marr: May 24, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Jennie Lee Bryant):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Curtis David Oakes, Sr. (1927-1993)
         Marr: Aug 24, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Matilda McAlexander):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Carl Mitchell Stone (1921-1995)
         Marr: Jul 19, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Fannie Jean Ingram):

Both single.
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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, NC
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: George Claud Dodson (1897-1943)
         Marr: Aft Jun 7, 1943
       Spouse: 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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