George Ward and Lola Hortense Butler
Husband George Ward
Born: 1883 - TX Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 9, 1911
Wife Lola Hortense Butler
Born: Oct 13, 1892 - DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Blewitt Butler, Jr. (1870-1953) Mother: Dora Frances Burns (1871-1930)
Children
1 M George Beck Ward
Born: Jul 19, 1912 Died: Mar 14, 1939 Buried:
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Robert William Butler and Sandra June Reynolds
Husband Robert William Butler
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Abt 1966
Wife Sandra June Reynolds
Born: Aug 18, 1941 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Buried:
Father: Mother: Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds (1919-1992)
Children
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Thomas Blewitt Butler, Sr. and Aurelia Medora Hundley
Husband Thomas Blewitt Butler, Sr.
Born: Jul 31, 1835 - AL Died: Mar 18, 1884 - LA Buried: - Fellowship Cem., Caldwell Par., LAMarriage: Sep 14, 1869 - Caldwell Par., LA
Wife Aurelia Medora Hundley
Born: Jan 30, 1850 - Berea (near), Ashley Co., AR Died: Aug 21, 1899 - Jackson Parish, LA Buried: - Ogemaw, Ouachita Co., AR
Father: Dr., Aurelius Lafayette Hundley (1823-1890) Mother: Sarah Martin Wells (1828-1903)
Other Spouse: H. B. Ferris ( - ) - Abt 1884
Children
1 M Thomas Blewitt Butler, Jr.
Born: Jul 31, 1870 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Nov 26, 1953 - San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX Buried: - City Cem., Palestine, TXSpouse: Dora Frances Burns (1871-1930) Marr: Dec 31, 1891 - DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX
2 F Blanche Butler
AKA: Bennie Born: Nov 6, 1871 - LA Died: - Rockwall, Rockwall Co., TX Buried: - Rockwall, Rockwall Co., TX
3 M Alfred Bybee Butler
AKA: Fred Born: Dec 27, 1873 - LA Died: Aug 14, 1929 - Shreveport, Caddo Par., LA Buried: - Forest Park Cem., Shreveport, LASpouse: Estelle Bridger (1880-1961) Marr: Aft Apr 22, 1910
4 M Alma C. Butler
Born: 1877 - LA Died: Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Lilly Idelle Butler
Born: Mar 1, 1878 - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LA Died: Dec 1, 1964 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX Buried: - Columbia, Caldwell Par., LASpouse: William Ransom Autenberry, Sr. (1870- ) Marr: Jan 8, 1896Spouse: H. H. Frayard ( - )
6 F Zena Himena Butler
AKA: Cloud Born: Apr 19, 1880 - LA Died: Aug 25, 1889 Buried:
7 F Carrie Pauline Butler
Born: Jul 23, 1882 Died: Buried:Spouse: Charles Ransom Porter ( - ) Marr: Dec 4, 1904
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Thomas Burns Butler and Pearl Williams
Husband Thomas Burns Butler
Born: Aug 19, 1912 - DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX Died: Mar 28, 1964 - Rockglen Gen. Hosp., Houston, TX Buried: - San Jacinto Mem. Park, Houston, TX
Father: Thomas Blewitt Butler, Jr. (1870-1953) Mother: Dora Frances Burns (1871-1930)
Marriage: Bet 1930 and 1950 - TX
Wife Pearl Williams
Born: Abt 1916 - TX Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pearl Williams):
Woodrow Wilson Butler and Peggy Louise Lawrence
Husband Woodrow Wilson Butler
Born: Feb 9, 1944 - Norfolk (city), VA Died: Sep 20, 2017 - Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN Buried: - Greenleaf Cem., Farmer City, ILMarriage: May 13, 2017 - Paris, Edgar Co., IL
Wife Peggy Louise Lawrence
Born: Sep 7, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 2020 Buried: - Edwards-Upchurch Cem., Lamsburg, VA
Father: Rev., Robert Talmage Lawrence (1917-2007) Mother: Doris Geneva Martin (1920-1956)
Other Spouse: Wayne Eugene Upchurch (1937-2007) - Sep 19, 1957 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Wayne Eugene Upchurch):
He 20, she 18. S/o Dennis & Maggie Upchurch; D/o R.T. & Doris Lawrence. Marr. by R. Wilcox, Min.
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Clifford Moody De La Fosse and Zula Celeska Butler
Husband Clifford Moody De La Fosse
Born: Aug 7, 1900 - Jacksonville, TX Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 4, 1927 - Palestine, Anderson Co., TX
Wife Zula Celeska Butler
Born: Mar 31, 1904 - DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Blewitt Butler, Jr. (1870-1953) Mother: Dora Frances Burns (1871-1930)
Children
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Roy William Prince and Gloria Deane Butterfield
Husband Roy William Prince
Born: Oct 28, 1917 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR Died: Buried:
Father: William Prince (1890- ) Mother: Mary Etta Smalling (1886- )
Marriage:
Wife Gloria Deane Butterfield
Born: Mar 4, 1926 - Tenino, Thurston Co., WA Died: Buried:
Children
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Glenn Dennis Gravely and Mildred Louise Butts
Husband Glenn Dennis Gravely
Born: Jun 27, 1900 - Dallas Co., TX Died: Nov 19, 1974 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX Buried: - Webb Chapel Cem., Dallas, TX
Father: Joseph Benjamin Gravely (1859-1934) Mother: Zulieka H. Dennis (1866-1957)
Marriage: 1934
Wife Mildred Louise Butts
Born: Apr 3, 1911 - OK Died: Oct 10, 1987 Buried: - Webb Chapel Cem., Dallas, TX
Children
1 M George Glenn Gravely
Born: Apr 18, 1935 - Dallas, Dallas Co. TX Died: Oct 22, 2013 - Denison, Grayson Co., TX Buried: - Webb Chapel Cem., Dallas, TX
2 M Carl Byron Gravely
Born: Sep 6, 1938 - Cherokee Co., TX Died: Jul 9, 1986 - LA Buried: - Westlawn Mem. Pk., Gretna, LA
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William Franklin Maxwell and Susan Cornelia Butts
Husband William Franklin Maxwell
AKA: Billy Born: Mar 22, 1827 - TN Died: Buried:
Father: John Maxwell (1793-Bef 1828) Mother: Elizabeth Covington (1798-1872)
Marriage: May 21, 1847 - Rutherford Co., TN
Wife Susan Cornelia Butts
AKA: Sally Born: Oct 1832 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Edward Lake Maxwell
Born: Feb 15, 1848 - TN Died: Bef Jun 18, 1900 Buried:Spouse: Josephine Mathews (1852-1904) Marr: Feb 3, 1867 - Rutherford Co., TN
2 F Matilda Maxwell
Born: 1855 - TN Died: Buried:
3 F Nancy Elizabeth Maxwell
AKA: Nannie Born: 1862 - TN Died: Buried:
4 F Elizabeth Maxwell
AKA: Bettie Born: Apr 1865 - TN Died: Buried:
5 F Ella T. Maxwell
AKA: Ellie Born: 1869 - TN Died: Buried:
6 F Irena Maxwell
Born: 1872 - TN Died: Buried:
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Thomas Butts and Catherine McGehee
Husband Thomas Butts
Born: May 7, 1696 - Hanover Co., VA Died: May 12, 1745 - Louisa Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Nov 2, 1713 - St. Peter's Par., New Kent Co., VA
Wife Catherine McGehee
Born: Jul 6, 1698 - Hanover Co., VA Died: May 3, 1780 - Hanover Co., VA Buried:
Father: William Mackgehee, Sr. (1672-1748) Mother: Mary Carr (1677-Aft 1754)
Children
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Thomas Kenneth Butts and Mary Esther Fuller
Husband Thomas Kenneth Butts
Born: Jul 4, 1915 - Cramer, PA Died: Apr 17, 1976 Buried: - Maine Veterans Mem. Cem., Augusta, MEMarriage: Feb 14, 1940 - Langley Field, Elizabeth City Co., VA
Wife Mary Esther Fuller
Born: Jul 2, 1915 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Apr 28, 1991 - Sentara Hampton Gen. Hosp., Hampton, VA Buried: - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA
Father: Harvey Alpha Fuller, Sr. (1889-1933) Mother: Fannie White Gregory (1892-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Esther Fuller):
Both single. He a soldier. Marr. by C.I. Carpenter, Min.; Div. Elizabeth City Co., Va.
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Julius Elias Hankins, Sr. and Beulah Mae Byerly
Husband Julius Elias Hankins, Sr.
Born: Mar 25, 1901 - Randolph Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1956 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Buried: Apr 27, 1956 - Sharon Maus., Mecklenburg Co., NC
Father: Henry Scott Hankins (1872-1930) Mother: Nancy Pearl Spencer (1877-1938)
Marriage: Jan 25, 1919 - Davidson Co., NC
Wife Beulah Mae Byerly
Born: May 27, 1902 - Lexington, NC Died: Jul 9, 1994 - Davidson Co., NC Buried: - Union Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lexington, NC
Other Spouse: Marshall C. Berrier (1903-1988) - Aug 11, 1923 - Midway, Davidson Co., NC
Children
1 M Julius Elias Hankins, Jr.
Born: Feb 6, 1920 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Died: Nov 6, 1993 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Buried: - Sharon Mem. Pk., Charlotte, NCSpouse: Dorothy Alice Davis (1920-2007) Marr: Aft Jun 5, 1940
2 F Rebecca Pearl Hankins
Born: Aug 22, 1921 - Mecklenburg Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Richard Joseph Tongas (Cir 1920- ) Marr: Aug 26, 1942 - University City, St. Louis Co., MO
Notes: Marriage (Marshall C. Berrier):
Samuel Lowry Byerly, Sr. and Annie H. King
Husband Samuel Lowry Byerly, Sr.
Born: Apr 30, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 7, 1957 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Nov 8, 1957 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NCMarriage: Sep 12, 1922 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Annie H. King
Born: Feb 23, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 1960 - Mercy House, Salem, VA Buried: Sep 28, 1960 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: Thomas J. King, Sr. (1839- ) Mother: Alice Martin (1844- )
Children
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Muncie Pat Prince and Minnie Leota Byers
Husband Muncie Pat Prince
Born: Jan 4, 1912 - AR Died: Feb 16, 1994 - TX Buried: - Enoch Cem., Gilmer, TX
Father: Edward Lee Prince (1883-1955) Mother: Annie Duchess Cochran (1887-1971)
Marriage:
Wife Minnie Leota Byers
Born: Jun 23, 1913 - Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX Died: Apr 28, 1995 - TX Buried: - Enoch Cem., Gilmer, TX
Children
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Moses Byington and Cynthia Cheeley
Husband Moses Byington
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 7, 1821 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Cynthia Cheeley
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Cuthbert Cheeley (Bet 1750/1762-1848) Mother: Unknown Unknown ( - )
Children
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Gustarvus Walker Dyer, Jr. and Barbara Ann Bynum
Husband Gustarvus Walker Dyer, Jr.
AKA: Gus Born: Sep 8, 1927 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1993 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Gustarvus Walker Dyer, Sr. (1900-1985) Mother: Ellen DeMott (1903-1992)
Marriage: Feb 16, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Barbara Ann Bynum
Born: Jun 2, 1934 - Centerville, MS Died: Mar 23, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 27, 2013 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Children
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Oliver G. Bynum and Mary Kate Ford
Husband Oliver G. Bynum
Born: Mar 14, 1888 - MS Died: Mar 4, 1976 Buried: - Eureka Cem., Cromwell, ALMarriage: Bef 1931
Wife Mary Kate Ford
Born: Jan 7, 1881 - AL Died: Aug 26, 1964 - Butler, Choctaw Co., AL Buried: - Eureka Cem., Cromwell, AL
Father: William L. Ford (1849- ) Mother: Harriett Allen (1849-1887)
Other Spouse: Charles Frank Rainer, Jr. (1882-1922) - Jul 11, 1905 - Pushmataha, Choctaw Co., AL
Children
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Albert Clay Byrd and Adeline Dorothy Holley
Husband Albert Clay Byrd
Born: Feb 28, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1990 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Robert Byrd (1885-1968) Mother: Ruth Moore McBride (1888-1966)
Marriage: Jun 1, 1935 - Fallstown Twsp., Iredell Co., NC
Wife Adeline Dorothy Holley
AKA: Adell Born: Jul 18, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 17, 2015 - Columbus Hospice, Columbus, GA Buried: Jan 24, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William M. Holley (1882-1977) Mother: Clara Ann Garrett (1884-1967)
Other Spouse: Mack Joyce Arnold, Sr. (1916-2010) - Jun 6, 1986 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Lester Ivan Setliff (1911-1983)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Adeline Dorothy Holley):
Their orig. marr. record shows married in Fallstown Twsp., Iredell Co., NC, while their orig. div. cert. shows marriage in Mooresville, Iredell Co., NC. Married in a civil ceremony by W.C. Perry, JP; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Mack Joyce Arnold, Sr.):
His 3rd marr. (prev. div.). Lic. issued Jun. 10, 1986, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by L. Minter, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Albert Clay Byrd and Dorothy Mae Stegall
Husband Albert Clay Byrd
Born: Feb 28, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1990 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Robert Byrd (1885-1968) Mother: Ruth Moore McBride (1888-1966)
Marriage: Aft Mar 20, 1957
Wife Dorothy Mae Stegall
Born: Aug 14, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 18, 2001 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Henry Stegall (1892-1971) Mother: Judith Fountain Wells (1897-1991)
Other Spouse: James Hugh Hicks (Abt 1913- ) - Jan 11, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Eanes (1910-1997) - Sep 12, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (James Hugh Hicks):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.T. Cassell, Min.; Div. Princess Anne Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Jefferson Eanes):
He single, she once div.; Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Joseph Ryland Pedigo, Sr. and Allie Victorie Byrd
Husband Joseph Ryland Pedigo, Sr.
Born: May 20, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 11, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Wise Pedigo (1859-1933) Mother: Mary Franklin Bennett (1870-1956)
Marriage:
Wife Allie Victorie Byrd
Born: Aug 1, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1967 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charlie A. Byrd (1874- ) Mother: Mary Ann Parcell (1877- )
Children
1 F Stella Gladstone Pedigo
Born: Jan 15, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 2004 Buried:Spouse: Royal Burnell Shorter (1916- ) Marr: May 20, 1939 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
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James Addison Dawson and Annie Louise Byrd
Husband James Addison Dawson
Born: May 2, 1897 - Randolph Co., NC Died: Sep 2, 1972 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VAMarriage: Dec 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie Louise Byrd
Born: Feb 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1994 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Louise Byrd):
He 33, she 24. S/o Ulyses Dawson & Roxianna Loudermilk; D/o Jim Wm. Byrd & Ida Stokes. Marr. Dec. 23, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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James Fulton Willis and Annie Mae Byrd
Husband James Fulton Willis
Born: Feb 11, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 5, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Allison Willis (1871-1921) Mother: Frances Ann Hogan (1871-1946)
Marriage: Aug 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie Mae Byrd
Born: Oct 27, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 18, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Charlie A. Byrd (1874- ) Mother: Mary Ann Parcell (1877- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Byrd):
Arlin Richard Byrd and Frankie E. Taylor
Husband Arlin Richard Byrd
Born: Mar 12, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 1979 Buried: - Emma Jarnagin Cem., Morristown, TN
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Marriage: Sep 11, 1932 - Hamblen Co., TN
Wife Frankie E. Taylor
Born: Dec 11, 1907 - Cocke Co., TN Died: May 19, 1975 Buried: - Emma Jarnagin Cem., Morristown, TN
Children
1 F Sonya Stokes Byrd
Born: Aug 13, 1933 - Hamblen Co., TN Died: Aug 4, 1947 - Hamblen Hospital, Morristown, TN Buried: - Emma Jarnagin Cem., Morristown, TN
Notes: Marriage (Frankie E. Taylor):
James Cleophus Draper, Jr. and Barbara Lee Byrd
Husband James Cleophus Draper, Jr.
Born: Nov 12, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 1994 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Cleophus Draper, Sr. (1893-1975) Mother: Lucy Ethel Campbell (1901-1962)
Marriage: Jan 18, 1947 - York, York Co., SC
Wife Barbara Lee Byrd
Born: Jan 18, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 2025 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Jun 5, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Harden Byrd (1903-1998) Mother: Essie Lee Pinkard (1892-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Barbara Lee Byrd):
1st marr. & born Va. Marr. Jan. 18, 1947, York Co., SC. Div. Nov. 3, 1982, Henry Co., Va., he 59, she 51. (Note: Va. Birth Ind., and her orig. marr. cert. both show born Jan 18, 1931, while her obit. shows Jan. 10, 1931. On Jan. 10, she was 16 yr. 8. dys. but on Jan. 18, she was exactly 16. Maybe had be over 16.)
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Benjamin K. Byrd and Hester Hunt
Husband Benjamin K. Byrd
Born: 1812 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 19, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Hester Hunt
Born: 1812 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Locky J. Byrd
Born: 1835 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William L. McBride (1832- ) Marr: Feb 4, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M Obediah W. Byrd
Born: 1836 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Louisa C. Byrd
Born: 1839 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel H. Paisley (1847- ) Marr: Nov 3, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
4 M Wilson T. Byrd
Born: 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Silas W. Byrd
Born: May 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 28, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Susan Anne King (1851-1930) Marr: Dec 14, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Mary M. Byrd
Born: May 1847 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James H. Byrd (1850- ) Marr: Feb 8, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
7 M Samuel H. Byrd
Born: Dec 1849 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ann Eliza Brooks (1857- ) Marr: Nov 13, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
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Lee Bernard Gibson and Bernice Frances Byrd
Husband Lee Bernard Gibson
Born: Apr 12, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1988 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Ford Gibson (1887-1961) Mother: Rosa Lee Rigney (1892-1948)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Bernice Frances Byrd
Born: Mar 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Robert Byrd (1885-1968) Mother: Ruth Moore McBride (1888-1966)
Other Spouse: James Elmer Murray (1931-1963) - Aft Dec 12, 1956
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bernice Frances Byrd):
He 22, she 21. Both single. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He was a truck driver. S/o Ford Gibson & Rosa Rigney; D/o Robert Byrd & Ruth McBride. Marr. Dec. 24, 1938 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Dec. 12, 1956 in Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Elmer Murray):
Dec. 12, 1956 was her divorce date from Lee Bernard Gibson.
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James Elmer Murray and Bernice Frances Byrd
Husband James Elmer Murray
Born: Sep 30, 1931 - Grayson Co., VA Died: Jul 18, 1963 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Aft Dec 12, 1956
Wife Bernice Frances Byrd
Born: Mar 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Robert Byrd (1885-1968) Mother: Ruth Moore McBride (1888-1966)
Other Spouse: Lee Bernard Gibson (1915-1988) - Dec 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bernice Frances Byrd):
Dec. 12, 1956 was her divorce date from Lee Bernard Gibson.
Notes: Marriage (Lee Bernard Gibson):
He 22, she 21. Both single. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He was a truck driver. S/o Ford Gibson & Rosa Rigney; D/o Robert Byrd & Ruth McBride. Marr. Dec. 24, 1938 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Dec. 12, 1956 in Martinsville, Va.
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Rev., Aubrey Levi Self and Bessie Mae Byrd
Husband Rev., Aubrey Levi Self
Born: Jan 1, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1989 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Father: Aubrey Lee Self (1901-1966) Mother: Ella Matilda Beck (1903-1965)
Marriage: Feb 28, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bessie Mae Byrd
Born: Mar 28, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Marshall Byrd (1903-1952) Mother: Bessie Gertrude Wyatt (1906-1999)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bessie Mae Byrd):
Both single. He worked for Stanley Furniture Co. & she for Bassett Furniture Co. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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James Morton Strader, Jr. and Betty Jo Byrd
Husband James Morton Strader, Jr.
Born: Dec 24, 1924 - Forsyth Co., NC Died: Dec 10, 1992 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Westlawn Gdns. of Memory, Clemmons, NC
Father: Jesse Morton Strader (1889-1976) Mother: Rosa P. Lee (1897-1943)
Marriage: Aug 22, 1946 - Forsyth Co., NC
Wife Betty Jo Byrd
Born: Jan 29, 1928 Died: Jul 17, 2012 Buried: - Westlawn Gdns. of Memory, Clemmons, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Jo Byrd):
He 21, she 18. Marr. Aug. 22, 1946 in Forsyth Co., NC.
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Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr. and Nancy Lee Spencer
Husband Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr.
Born: Nov 23, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 19, 2016 - Collinsville, VA Buried: May 21, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr. (1901-1962) Mother: Ruby M. Angle (1905-1973)
Marriage: Oct 11, 1961 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nancy Lee Spencer
Born: Jul 13, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Lee Spencer):
Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr. and Ruby Gilbert
Husband Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr.
Born: Nov 23, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 19, 2016 - Collinsville, VA Buried: May 21, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr. (1901-1962) Mother: Ruby M. Angle (1905-1973)
Marriage: Aft Jul 24, 2009
Wife Ruby Gilbert
Born: Cir 1943 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Gilbert):
Jul. 24, 2009 is the burial date of his 2d wife.
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Charlie A. Byrd and Mary Ann Parcell
Husband Charlie A. Byrd
Born: 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Daniel M. Byrd (1816- ) Mother: Susan A. Loyd (1836- )
Marriage: Dec 10, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Parcell
Born: 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Armistead P. Parcell (1832- ) Mother: Harriet Bowles (1848/1850- )
Children
1 F Allie Victorie Byrd
Born: Aug 1, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1967 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Joseph Ryland Pedigo, Sr. (1896-1964)
2 F Annie Mae Byrd
Born: Oct 27, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 18, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: James Fulton Willis (1908-1985) Marr: Aug 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Parcell):
William Arthur Potter and Clyde Alma Byrd
Husband William Arthur Potter
Born: Jun 4, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 10, 1989 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Abt 1934
Wife Clyde Alma Byrd
Born: Nov 24, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 2010 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 16, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel William Byrd (1875- ) Mother: Mary Jane Bowles (1879- )
Children
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Daniel Edward Byrd and Virginia Willie Holt
Husband Daniel Edward Byrd
Born: Jan 24, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1954 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Marriage: Apr 8, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Willie Holt
AKA: Vergie Born: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 1989 - Salem (city), VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Elic Fontaine Holt (1878-1967) Mother: Nancy Malinda Carter (1872-1955)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Willie Holt):
He 24, she 19. Both single, & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.W. & Ida L. Byrd; D/o E.I. & Nannie Holt.
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Daniel M. Byrd and Susan A. Loyd
Husband Daniel M. Byrd
Born: 1816 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 2, 1850 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Susan A. Loyd
Born: 1836 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M James H. Byrd
Born: May 1850 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary M. Byrd (1847- ) Marr: Feb 8, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M William T. Byrd
Born: 1854 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Sarah Arthur (1859- ) Marr: Feb 28, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Susan Jane Byrd
Born: 1858 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William T. Slaten (1853- ) Marr: Nov 15, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Mary Byrd
Born: 1860 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Daniel M. Young (1854- ) Marr: Nov 15, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M Robert E. Lee Byrd
Born: 1861 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Julia A. Arthur (1861- ) Marr: Oct 4, 1881 - Franklin Co., VA
6 F Elvira E. Byrd
Born: 1867 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M George Y. Byrd
Born: 1871 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Charlie A. Byrd
Born: 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Ann Parcell (1877- ) Marr: Dec 10, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
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Earl Samuel Byrd, Sr. and Violette Mae Ferguson
Husband Earl Samuel Byrd, Sr.
Born: Aug 14, 1924 - VA Died: Aug 27, 1975 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Harden Byrd (1903-1998) Mother: Essie Lee Pinkard (1892-1994)
Marriage: Aft Apr 21, 1940
Wife Violette Mae Ferguson
Born: Jan 30, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2001 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Violette Mae Ferguson):
In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 22, she's 17, single, and living in the household of her parents.
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Edward Clifton Byrd and Lois Virginia Kellam
Husband Edward Clifton Byrd
Born: Apr 8, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Marriage: Dec 21, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lois Virginia Kellam
Born: Nov 11, 1909 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1990 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ray Decaft Kellam (1884-1960) Mother: Ida Coral Haynes (1891-1968)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lois Virginia Kellam):
Edward Daily Byrd and Myrtle Mae Smith
Husband Edward Daily Byrd
Born: May 12, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Lewis Marshall Byrd (1880-1957) Mother: Lena Maude Minter (1883-1963)
Marriage: Aug 18, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Mae Smith
Born: Jan 3, 1910 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Feb 16, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: George Gerald Compton (1908-1986) - Jul 30, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Mae Smith):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (George Gerald Compton):
Both prev. wid. He worked for Virginia Mirror Plant. Marr. by J.R. Wilson, Min.
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John A. Nunn and Elizabeth A. Byrd
Husband John A. Nunn
Born: 1808 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Elizabeth A. Byrd
Born: 1819 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Mary Susan Nunn
Born: 1844 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Isaac Ingram, Sr. (1827-1903) Marr: Sep 21, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA
2 F Martha Jane Nunn
Born: Jan 1, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 1927 Buried: - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: John Henry Metz (1835-1923) Marr: Sep 17, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Eliza L. Nunn
Born: 1847 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Lewis M. Nunn
Born: May 7, 1850 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 23, 1926 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 24, 1926 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Louisa E. Brodie (1851-Bef 1898) Marr: Sep 18, 1870 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Frances Louise Hensley (1863-1948) Marr: Sep 27, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
5 M William R. Nunn
Born: Sep 20, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 25, 1933 Buried: - Henry Co., VASpouse: Susan A. V. Hagood (1854-Bef 1910) Marr: Nov 20, 1879 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Letha Matilda Nunn (1854-1936) Marr: Mar 18, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Victoria V. Nunn
Born: 1860 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M George W. Nunn
Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Victoria E. Metts (1871- ) Marr: Feb 24, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
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Charles Lewis Draper and Elizabeth Frances Byrd
Husband Charles Lewis Draper
Born: Nov 17, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 1, 1945 Buried: - Draper Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Jefferson Draper, Jr. (1837-1927) Mother: Adelphia Ann Thomasson (1841-1910)
Marriage: Feb 28, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Frances Byrd
AKA: Fannie Born: Jul 25, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 1950 Buried: - Draper Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John Quincy Byrd (1850-1926) Mother: Lucy D. Cheshire (1847-1917)
Children
1 F Lucy A. Draper
Born: Apr 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Charles C. Draper
Born: Mar 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Mary Frances Draper
Born: Mar 1, 1903 - VA Died: Nov 19, 1987 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Samuel Russell Martin (1902-1958) Marr: Jun 17, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Bertha J. Draper
Born: 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Nancy Ruth Draper
Born: May 31, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Posie Thomason (1909-1979) Marr: Sep 12, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
6 M John J. Draper
Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Frances Byrd):
Elkanah D. Byrd and Martha Frances Wiggington
Husband Elkanah D. Byrd
Born: Mar 20, 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 1908 Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Lewis D. Byrd (1810- ) Mother: Frances Draper (1816-Bef 1900)
Marriage: Jan 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Frances Wiggington
Born: Aug 1, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry Wiggington (1823- ) Mother: Mary Ann Byrd (1828- )
Children
1 F Mary Emma Byrd
Born: Nov 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: John Harrison Draper, Sr. (1842-1915) Marr: Nov 15, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mollie Adelia Byrd
AKA: Delia Born: Mar 20, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 1899 Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: John Peter Draper (1858-1896) Marr: Jan 26, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Henry L. Byrd
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ida L. Turner (1882- )
4 M Elkanah Marshall Byrd
Born: Jun 5, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Lillie Belle Draper (1881-1966) Marr: Dec 20, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Lucy Elizabeth Byrd
AKA: Lizzie Born: May 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Henry Franklin Stultz (1886-1941) Marr: Mar 24, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Sarah F. Byrd
Born: Jul 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 F Lillian M. Byrd
Born: Jan 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha Frances Wiggington):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Record of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 36 & 37, 7 Jan. 1869: Elkanah Bird, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Lewis & Franky Bird, married M.F. Wigington, 21, single, born Franklin Co., Va., D/o Henry Wiggington.
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Elkanah Marshall Byrd and Lillie Belle Draper
Husband Elkanah Marshall Byrd
Born: Jun 5, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Elkanah D. Byrd (1848-1908) Mother: Martha Frances Wiggington (1846-1934)
Marriage: Dec 20, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillie Belle Draper
Born: Jun 4, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 27, 1966 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Harrison Draper, Sr. (1842-1915) Mother: Martha Jane Cheshire (1842-Bef 1900)
Children
1 M Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr.
Born: Oct 3, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 1962 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Ruby M. Angle (1905-1973) Marr: Abt 1927
2 F Grace M. Byrd
Born: May 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 3, 1989 Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Cleophus Taylor Frith, Sr. (1898-2003) Marr: Dec 15, 1924 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Martha Clarice Byrd
Born: Jun 16, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 17, 1987 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Ramsey Cem., Bassett Forks, VASpouse: James Everett Thomasson (1901-1967) Marr: Jul 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Henry D. Byrd
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M John Chester Byrd
Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 M Marshall Douglas Byrd, Sr.
Born: Oct 3, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 6, 1997 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Margie Elizabeth Nunley (1917-2007) Marr: Nov 6, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
7 F Lucy Eva Byrd
AKA: Lillie Born: May 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 M Roy Bernard Byrd
Born: Aug 7, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Sadie Felton Gilley (1922-2012) Marr: Mar 24, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
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Arnold Aaron Adkins, Sr. and Erma Louise Byrd
Husband Arnold Aaron Adkins, Sr.
Born: Mar 16, 1938 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 6, 1962 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Erma Louise Byrd
Born: Feb 20, 1946 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 2015 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Arnold Aaron Adkins, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Ann Larkin Davis (1963-2016)
Notes: Marriage (Erma Louise Byrd):
He 24, she 16. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked for Walker Knitting Co. S/o John Nathaniel Adkins & Eula Pillar; D/o Benny Louis Byrd & Edith Wilks. Marr. Oct. 6, 1962, Henry Co., Va., by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.
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George William Byrd and Edna Mae Stegall
Husband George William Byrd
Born: Sep 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Samuel M. Byrd (1870-1939) Mother: Otia Arlene Jones (1870- )
Marriage: May 16, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Edna Mae Stegall
Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Harvey Stegall (1886-1931) Mother: Bessie Sue Watkins (1895-1986)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Mae Stegall):
Otha Garrett Harrison, Sr. and Gladys Beatrice Byrd
Husband Otha Garrett Harrison, Sr.
Born: Oct 25, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1968 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VAMarriage: Feb 19, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Gladys Beatrice Byrd
Born: Mar 26, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 1974 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Other Spouse: Dallas Dexter Everett (1909-2004) - Dec 30, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 M Otha Garrett Harrison, Jr.
AKA: Jack Born: Nov 5, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 2001 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 27, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Loretta Jean Hundley (1932-2018) Marr: Apr 4, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Beatrice Byrd):
Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Dallas Dexter Everett):
He 24, she 23. Both single (this was really her 2nd marr., Otha Harrison in 1927). He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Greensboro, NC. S/o W.F. Everett & Maude Fain; D/o J.W. Byrd & Ida Stokes.
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Dallas Dexter Everett and Gladys Beatrice Byrd
Husband Dallas Dexter Everett
Born: Nov 5, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 2004 - Stanly Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 30, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Gladys Beatrice Byrd
Born: Mar 26, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 24, 1974 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James William Byrd (1878-1962) Mother: Ida Lee Stokes (1879-1954)
Other Spouse: Otha Garrett Harrison, Sr. (1903-1968) - Feb 19, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Beatrice Byrd):
He 24, she 23. Both single (this was really her 2nd marr., Otha Harrison in 1927). He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Greensboro, NC. S/o W.F. Everett & Maude Fain; D/o J.W. Byrd & Ida Stokes.
Notes: Marriage (Otha Garrett Harrison, Sr.):
Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Gordon Irvin Byrd and Mary Hazeltine Haynes
Husband Gordon Irvin Byrd
Born: Sep 15, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 3, 1995 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Snow Creek Mem. Gdns., Snow Creek, VA
Father: Samuel William Byrd (1875- ) Mother: Mary Jane Bowles (1879- )
Marriage: Abt 1929-1930
Wife Mary Hazeltine Haynes
Born: Nov 15, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 2000 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Snow Creek Mem. Gdns., Snow Creek, VA
Children
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Cleophus Taylor Frith, Sr. and Grace M. Byrd
Husband Cleophus Taylor Frith, Sr.
Born: Apr 26, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 2003 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 2, 2003 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Edwin Thomas Frith (1856-1941) Mother: Nancy Matilda Thomasson (1862-1954)
Marriage: Dec 15, 1924 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Grace M. Byrd
Born: May 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 3, 1989 Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elkanah Marshall Byrd (1877-1928) Mother: Lillie Belle Draper (1881-1966)
Children
1 F Hazel B. Frith
Born: Jun 21, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Ray Dean Frith
Born: Nov 17, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 2023 Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Violet Marie Turner (1934-2022) Marr: Abt 1955
3 M Cleophus Taylor Frith, Jr.
Born: Oct 6, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
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James Ballard McGuire, Sr. and Gracie Mamie Byrd
Husband James Ballard McGuire, Sr.
Born: 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 17, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: William Riley McGuire (1862-1943) Mother: Susan Ann Elizabeth James (1860-1913)
Marriage:
Wife Gracie Mamie Byrd
Born: 1897 Died: Buried:
Children
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Harry Beverly Byrd, Sr.
Husband Harry Beverly Byrd, Sr.
Born: Jun 6, 1886 - VA Died: Aug 7, 1942 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Silas W. Byrd (1845-1913) Mother: Susan Anne King (1851-1930)
Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Harry Beverly Byrd, Jr.
Born: May 20, 1919 Died: May 14, 1955 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
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Henry Clay Byrd and Janie D. King
Husband Henry Clay Byrd
Born: Apr 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 23, 1932 Buried: - Byrd Cem., Stanleytown, VA
Father: Samuel M. Byrd (1870-1939) Mother: Otia Arlene Jones (1870- )
Marriage: Oct 27, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Janie D. King
Born: Aug 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Perry King (1866-1958) Mother: Elizabeth Noel Dove (1870-1943)
Children
Had no children
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Henry L. Byrd and Ida L. Turner
Husband Henry L. Byrd
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Elkanah D. Byrd (1848-1908) Mother: Martha Frances Wiggington (1846-1934)
Marriage:
Wife Ida L. Turner
Born: Feb 1882 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: George M. Turner (1852-1927) Mother: Lucy A. Jenkins (1862-Bef 1920)
Children
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Herman Clyde Byrd and Iva Merle Harris
Husband Herman Clyde Byrd
Born: Jan 30, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 2005 - Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 9, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Harden Byrd (1903-1998) Mother: Essie Lee Pinkard (1892-1994)
Marriage: Aug 3, 1951 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Iva Merle Harris
Born: Aug 1, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Iva Merle Harris):
Both single. He a furniture worker & she a textile worker. Marr. by G.R. Miller, Min.
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George Wesley Johnson and Hester Florence Byrd
Husband George Wesley Johnson
Born: 1870 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 24, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Hester Florence Byrd
Born: Mar 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James H. Byrd (1850- ) Mother: Mary M. Byrd (1847- )
Children
1 F Sadie White Johnson
Born: Oct 1, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 1986 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Roy James Draper (1909-1937) Marr: Feb 11, 1933 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Richard Wade Hankins (1912-1969) Marr: Sep 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Hester Florence Byrd):
Hugh Dyer Byrd and Nancy Elizabeth Draper
Husband Hugh Dyer Byrd
Born: Nov 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 30, 1929 Buried: - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Lewis D. Byrd (1810- ) Mother: Frances Draper (1816-Bef 1900)
Marriage: Mar 26, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Elizabeth Draper
AKA: Nannie Born: Dec 17, 1855 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 1, 1929 - Byrd Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: William Meredith Draper (1831- ) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Hunter (1834- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Draper):
Both single.
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