Early Southside Virginia Families



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Logan Eugene Compton and Hinda Lorena Cox




Husband Logan Eugene Compton

         Born: Jun 10, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 1999 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 27, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Hinda Lorena Cox

         Born: Jun 8, 1921 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1, 2017
       Buried: Jul 5, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Trevor Cox (1900-1968)
       Mother: Lillie Irene Spangler (1900-2002)




Children
1 M Glenn Richard Compton

         Born: May 6, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Hinda Lorena Cox):

Both single. He a truck driver for Virginia Mirror Co. & she did textile work for DuPont. Marr. by L.G. Finnell, Min.
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Raymond Dwight Haley and Lois Gaynelle Compton




Husband Raymond Dwight Haley

         Born: Jan 13, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 2023 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: James Thomas Haley (1891-1965)
       Mother: Eva Holland (1893-1971)


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lois Gaynelle Compton

         Born: Jan 11, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970)
       Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lois Gaynelle Compton):

Both single. Marr. by W.T. Hall, Min.
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Zera Lee Peters and Lucille Compton




Husband Zera Lee Peters

         Born: Apr 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Lee Peters (1885-1960)
       Mother: Bettie Mae Ramsey (1896-1963)


     Marriage: Dec 3, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lucille Compton

         Born: Jan 9, 1924 - Lanier Farms, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucille Compton):

Both single. He a service station operator & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by R. Perdue, Min.
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Luther Marshall Compton and Mary Virginia Merriman




Husband Luther Marshall Compton

         Born: Apr 20, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Oct 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Virginia Merriman

         Born: Sep 26, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 1994 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951)
       Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)




Children
1 M Ronald Derl Compton

         Born: Sep 13, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 2010 - Chelan Co., Washington, USA
       Buried:  - Tacoma Nat. Cem., Kent, WA




Notes: Marriage (Mary Virginia Merriman):

Both single.
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Lynwood Carroll Compton and Sharleen Ann Jefferson




Husband Lynwood Carroll Compton

         Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2021 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 14, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Feb 7, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sharleen Ann Jefferson

         Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sharleen Ann Jefferson):

Both single. He a service station attendant. Marr. by L. Edge, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Lynwood Carroll Compton and Pearl Elaine Goggin




Husband Lynwood Carroll Compton

         Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2021 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 14, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Aug 10, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Pearl Elaine Goggin

         Born: Sep 5, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Moorman Goggin (1908-1997)
       Mother: Mable Clara Cobler (1910-1985)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pearl Elaine Goggin):

Both were once divorced. He worked for Goodyear & she did textile work. Married L.W. Cooper, Min.
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William Thomas Marshall and Mae L. Compton




Husband William Thomas Marshall

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Jul 2, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 2005
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
     Marriage: 1948



Wife Mae L. Compton

         Born: May 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2016 - Winter Park, Orange Co., FL
       Buried: Mar 11, 2016 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)




Children

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Doctor Morgan Wilson, Jr. and Mamie Lee Compton




Husband Doctor Morgan Wilson, Jr.

         Born: Sep 5, 1912 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 12, 1961 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Doctor Morgan Wilson, Sr. (1862-1937)
       Mother: Ruth Anna Hundley (1873-Bef 1920)


     Marriage: Aug 29, 1936 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mamie Lee Compton

         Born: May 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 2011 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 9, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mamie Lee Compton):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Aubrey Lee Stovall and Margaret Mabelle Compton




Husband Aubrey Lee Stovall

         Born: 1930 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 8, 1952 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Margaret Mabelle Compton

         Born: Dec 16, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2023 - LifeBrite Comm. Hosp. of Stokes, Danbury, NC
       Buried:  - Smith Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery


       Father: Henry Clay Compton (1903-1956)
       Mother: Curvie Marie Hundley (1911-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Mabelle Compton):

He 22, she 18. S/o William M. & Gracie Stovall; D/o Clay & Curvie Compton. Marr. in a civil ceremony. Note: There are two marr. doc., one for Dec. 8, 1952, and one for Dec. 8, 1953. One is the orig. marr. cert. and the other is the orig. marr. register. Unfortunately the transcriber of the marr. register interpreted 52 as 53; the shape of the 2 could be misleading, and it was.
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Soloman O. Hatcher and Martha A. Compton




Husband Soloman O. Hatcher

          AKA: Sol
         Born: 1836-1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jeremiah Hatcher (1814-      )
       Mother: S. Jane Johnson (1810-      )


     Marriage: May 2, 1861 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha A. Compton

         Born: Jan 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Abner Richardson (1819-1906) - Aug 20, 1885 - VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha A. Compton):

Both single.
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Abner Richardson and Martha A. Compton




Husband Abner Richardson

         Born: May 1819 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1906 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869)
       Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)


     Marriage: Aug 20, 1885 - VA



Wife Martha A. Compton

         Born: Jan 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Soloman O. Hatcher (1836/1837-      ) - May 2, 1861 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Soloman O. Hatcher):

Both single.
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Harry Milton Richardson and Martha Anne Compton




Husband Harry Milton Richardson

         Born: Aug 13, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 1985 - Roanoke Comm. Hos., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Horatio Abner Richardson (1885-1955)
       Mother: Eula Jane Stultz (1885-1963)


     Marriage: May 5, 1972 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Martha Anne Compton

         Born: Feb 22, 1930 - WV
         Died: May 28, 2010 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Piedmont Cem., Piedmont, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Anne Compton):

Both once div. Marr; by E.A. Tyson, Min.
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Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. and Martha F. Compton




Husband Emory Clifton Pace, Sr.

         Born: Jul 30, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1955
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Peyton Pace (1876-1957)
       Mother: Loula Belle Thomasson (1880-1963)


     Marriage: 1932



Wife Martha F. Compton

         Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)



 Other Spouse: Newsom Clifford Prillaman (1895-1973) - May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA


Children
1 M Emory Clifton Pace, Jr.

         Born: Jun 7, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 31, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Martha F. Compton):

In the 1940 census, they have one child, Emory, Jr., born Jun. 7, 1933, thus, they were almost certainly married in 1932.


Notes: Marriage (Newsom Clifford Prillaman):

Both once wid. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.
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Newsom Clifford Prillaman and Martha F. Compton




Husband Newsom Clifford Prillaman

         Born: Feb 11, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Martell Prillaman (1868-1945)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)


     Marriage: May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA



Wife Martha F. Compton

         Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)



 Other Spouse: Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. (1906-1955) - 1932


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha F. Compton):

Both once wid. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Emory Clifton Pace, Sr.):

In the 1940 census, they have one child, Emory, Jr., born Jun. 7, 1933, thus, they were almost certainly married in 1932.
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Robert Samuel Gauldin and Mattie Josephine Compton




Husband Robert Samuel Gauldin

         Born: May 6, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1958 - Staunton Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Morten Gauldin (1856-1929)
       Mother: Susan Ann Richardson (1858-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mattie Josephine Compton

         Born: Aug 9, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1975 - Carroll Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )




Children
1 F Viola Gauldin

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Roy Gauldin (1907-      )
         Marr: Jul 6, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Thermond Gauldin

         Born: 1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Cabel Harrison Gauldin

         Born: Oct 28, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1990 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Goldie Virginia Stultz (1914-2002)
         Marr: Nov 21, 1936 - Floyd Co., VA


4 F Lizzie Elizabeth Gauldin

         Born: 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Ethel M. Gauldin

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Frank J. Gauldin

         Born: Dec 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Joe Thomas Gauldin

         Born: Nov 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Eunice Virginia Seay (1917-2002)
         Marr: Jan 2, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


8 M Cole Gauldin

         Born: Mar 1918 - VA
         Died: Bef 1931
       Buried: 



9 M John West Gauldin

         Born: Mar 13, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Doris Elizabeth Roland (1924-2000)
         Marr: Bet 1940 and 1943


10 M Albert Mason Gauldin

         Born: Mar 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1991 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ada Hulta Stowe (1918-2012)
         Marr: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mattie Josephine Compton):

Both single.
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Curtis Johnson Davis and Mattie Mae Compton




Husband Curtis Johnson Davis

         Born: Nov 24, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2003 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Bradley Johnson Davis (1888-1980)
       Mother: Janie Ann Powell (1891-1990)


     Marriage: Jan 12, 1980 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mattie Mae Compton

         Born: May 19, 1917 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 2012 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )



 Other Spouse: Thomas Lafayette Byrd (1914-1973) - Sep 21, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mattie Mae Compton):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas Lafayette Byrd):

Both single.
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Maynard Perkins Compton and Lucille Christine Overton




Husband Maynard Perkins Compton

         Born: Aug 5, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 6, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963)
       Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucille Christine Overton

         Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2024
       Buried: Oct 30, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978)
       Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)



 Other Spouse: James William Compton (1919-2005) - Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Donnie Ray Compton

         Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 4, 2007
       Buried:  - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MO
       Spouse: Paula McGowan (1951-2008)
         Marr: Aft May 3, 1976



Notes: Marriage (Lucille Christine Overton):

He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she did textile work. S/o Rash Compton & Emma Allen; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Dec. 24, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.


Notes: Marriage (James William Compton):

He 39, she 30. Both once div. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o William Riley Compton & Elizabeth Walls; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Apr. 25, 1959 in Axton, Va., by H. Cathy, Min.
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Melvin Rash Compton and Henriette Schaeffer




Husband Melvin Rash Compton

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: Jul 6, 1975 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963)
       Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)


     Marriage: 1952



Wife Henriette Schaeffer

         Born: Oct 24, 1931 - Neurkirchen, Germany
         Died: Apr 11, 2025
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: John Foster McGee (1940-2015) - Apr 26, 1984 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Henriette Schaeffer):

From her obituary; no record found.


Notes: Marriage (John Foster McGee):

He 43, she 52. 2d marr. (both wid.). He born NC, and she Germany. S/o David Foster McGee & Ruby Jeanette Deal; D/o Wilhelm Helmar Schaeffer & Kathrina Akers. Marr. Apr. 26, 1984, Henry Co., Va., by F.S. Stoished (sic), Min.
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Herman Leroy Wilson and Mildred Ann Compton




Husband Herman Leroy Wilson

         Born: Aug 3, 1930 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1991
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Lewis Wilson (Abt 1905-1961)
       Mother: Lottie Bonnie Martin (1900-1985)


     Marriage: Bef 1951



Wife Mildred Ann Compton

         Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)



 Other Spouse: Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. (1927-2010) - May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA


Children

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Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. and Mildred Ann Compton




Husband Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr.

         Born: Dec 3, 1927 - Patrick Springs, VA
         Died: May 6, 2010 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Ellis Reed Fulcher (1901-1987)
       Mother: Gertie Lou Fulcher (1899-1977)


     Marriage: May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA



Wife Mildred Ann Compton

         Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)



 Other Spouse: Herman Leroy Wilson (1930-1991) - Bef 1951


Children

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Larry James Wilson and Minnie Martha Compton




Husband Larry James Wilson

         Born: Feb 9, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Roer James Wilson (1901-1962)
       Mother: Annie Eunice Mitchell (1906-1986)


     Marriage: Aft Oct 1951



Wife Minnie Martha Compton

         Born: Feb 20, 1926 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 21, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963)
       Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)



 Other Spouse: Arvil Gilmer Bridges (1922-1951) - Bef 1948


Children

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Moses Logan Compton and Letitia Elizabeth Davis




Husband Moses Logan Compton

         Born: Dec 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James M. Compton (1819-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)


     Marriage: Nov 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Letitia Elizabeth Davis

          AKA: Tisha
         Born: Sep 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George J. Davis (1794/1799-      )
       Mother: Rebecca Unknown (1816-      )




Children
1 M William T. Compton

         Born: Feb 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Tyler Compton

         Born: Dec 7, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Roxana Harrison Wall (1877-1956)
         Marr: May 28, 1895 - Henry Co., VA


3 M James Logan Compton

         Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1924 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
         Marr: Feb 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Lula Emma Compton

          AKA: Lou
         Born: Oct 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: James Edward Agee (1849-1933)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1900 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Arthur W. Compton

         Born: Jun 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lillie Unknown (1883-      )
         Marr: Abt 1899-1900


6 M Toney Marshall Compton

         Born: Jun 8, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 29, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Lillie Jane Minter (1884-1970)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1899 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Rosa Ella Compton

         Born: Nov 7, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Colonel Isley (1883-1950)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Tippie B. Compton

         Born: Mar 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Mattie Josephine Compton

         Born: Aug 9, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1975 - Carroll Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Samuel Gauldin (1885-1958)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA


10 M Samuel L. Compton

         Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 M Cole Smith Compton

         Born: May 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 2, 1960 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 3, 1960 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )
         Marr: 1914-1915


12 F Cora Bell Compton

         Born: Nov 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1978 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: William Quince Minter (1889-1965)
         Marr: May 12, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC



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Samuel Walter Lovell, Jr. and Nellie Elizabeth Compton




Husband Samuel Walter Lovell, Jr.

         Born: Nov 25, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 1974 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Walter Lovell, Sr. (1892-1968)
       Mother: Ora Belle Coleman (1893-1960)


     Marriage: Nov 8, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nellie Elizabeth Compton

         Born: Sep 14, 1928 - VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2022 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 29, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Elizabeth Compton):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Coy Albert Parlier and Pattie Hazel Compton




Husband Coy Albert Parlier

         Born: Jul 3, 1908 - Moravian Falls, Wilkes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 6, 1960
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Edgar Vance Parlier (1886-1967)
       Mother: Lillie Mae Stout (1890-1960)


     Marriage: Jul 30, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Pattie Hazel Compton

         Born: Jan 5, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1982
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
       Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )




Children
1 M Alvin Coan Parlier

         Born: Nov 16, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margaret Merriman Cobler (1931-2022)
         Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Pattie Hazel Compton):

Both single.
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Raymond Mason Compton and Peggy Jo Queen




Husband Raymond Mason Compton

          AKA: Rooster
         Born: Jan 19, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 2017 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 13, 2017 - Eastlawn Gdns., Kernersville, NC


       Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984)
       Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1965 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Peggy Jo Queen

         Born: Abt 1934
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Peggy Jo Queen):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Richard Dean Compton and Teresa Lee Hatcher




Husband Richard Dean Compton

         Born: Jan 14, 1953
         Died: Mar 30, 2023
       Buried: Apr 5, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Herman Lewis Compton (1929-2009)
       Mother: Lois Marie Newman (1928-2015)


     Marriage: 



Wife Teresa Lee Hatcher

          AKA: Terri
         Born: Abt 1957
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Riley Connie Compton and Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle




Husband Riley Connie Compton

         Born: Jan 14, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2005 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA
       Buried:  - Rosewell Mem. Gdn. Cem., Gloucester, VA


       Father: James William Compton (1919-2005)
       Mother: O'bera Hankins (1923-2002)


     Marriage: Apr 4, 1964 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC



Wife Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle

         Born: Apr 16, 1945 - Newport News (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle):

Married in a civil ceremony. Div. Glouchester Co., Va.
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Robert Hale Compton and Jewel Christine Patterson




Husband Robert Hale Compton

         Born: Sep 21, 1922 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
         Died: Feb 7, 1994
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 19, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Jewel Christine Patterson

         Born: Aug 26, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 2005
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Richard Patterson (1905-1993)
       Mother: Rena Faye Gray (1913-1965)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jewel Christine Patterson):

Both single. He a driver for Martinsville Creamery. Marr. by W.E. Hardy, Min.
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Robert Harrison Compton and Edna Emma Evans




Husband Robert Harrison Compton

         Born: Oct 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Edna Emma Evans

         Born: 1902-1903 - Haywood Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Edna Emma Evans):

Both once wid. He a furniture worker & worked for Martinsville Novelty & she worked for Dan River Mills. Marr. by J.R. Hollandsworth, Min.
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Thomas Colonel Isley and Rosa Ella Compton




Husband Thomas Colonel Isley

         Born: Jan 5, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1950 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1950 - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Louis Rankin Isley (1854-1901)
       Mother: Jothenia Barker (1855-1925)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1901 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rosa Ella Compton

         Born: Nov 7, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )




Children
1 F Bessie Belle Isley

         Born: Mar 13, 1903 - Lone Oak, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 8, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Clarence Hodges, Sr. (1901-1980)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Leonard James Isley

         Born: Nov 21, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Beulah S. Rea (1910-1940)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Rosa Ella Compton):

Both single. The delayed birth certificate of their daughter Bessie says they married Dec. 26, 1901 vice Dec. 27, 1901 per their marriage record transcription.
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Otis Marshall Murphy and Ruby Mildred Compton




Husband Otis Marshall Murphy

         Born: Oct 4, 1921 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Lester Murphy (1896-1957)
       Mother: Nannie Beulah Martin (1902-1979)


     Marriage: Apr 4, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Mildred Compton

         Born: Jan 23, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 6, 2016 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970)
       Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)




Children
1 M James Marshall Murphy

         Born: Oct 20, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 2018 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margie Carolyn Sawyers (1946-2009)
         Marr: Jun 25, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Mildred Compton):

Both single. Marr. by G.C. Lynch, Min.
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George Wallace Cox and Ruby Sunshine Compton




Husband George Wallace Cox

         Born: Jun 12, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Trevor Cox (1900-1968)
       Mother: Lillie Irene Spangler (1900-2002)


     Marriage: Jul 8, 1944 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Sunshine Compton

         Born: Feb 22, 1920 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Sunshine Compton):

Both single, and were marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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Leonard Grey Gregory and Ruth Anderson Compton




Husband Leonard Grey Gregory

         Born: Sep 19, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 7, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Obie Grey Gregory (1890-      )
       Mother: Liddie Beulah Hunter (1893-      )


     Marriage: Oct 11, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Anderson Compton

         Born: Oct 16, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 10, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Anderson Compton):

Both single. He worked in the textile industry. Marr. by J.L. Maddex, Min.
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George Lyn Thacker and Ruth Frances Compton




Husband George Lyn Thacker

         Born: Aug 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John B. Thacker (1843-      )
       Mother: C. Frances Thacker (1855-Bef 1921)


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1918 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Frances Compton

         Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1871-1928)
       Mother: Roxana Harrison Wall (1877-1956)




Children
1 M Dewey L. Thacker

         Born: Nov 8, 1918 - VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2009
       Buried: 



2 M Marshall L. Thacker

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Myrtle R. Thacker

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Everette L. Thacker

         Born: 1925 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Otis L. Thacker

         Born: 1927 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Gracie Alma Thacker

         Born: Aug 23, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
         Died: Dec 10, 2024 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 2024 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Robert Dewey Turner (1931-1965)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Herbert Lee Cobler (1935-2016)
         Marr: Jun 29, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ruth Frances Compton):

Both single.
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Craig Lee Johnston and Sarah Jane Compton




Husband Craig Lee Johnston

         Born: Dec 1, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 18, 1931 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John W. Johnson (1840-Bef 1930)
       Mother: Letitia Gillie Law (1847-Bef 1920)


     Marriage: Apr 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Jane Compton

         Born: May 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1940 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)




Children
1 F Letitia Gillie Johnston

         Born: May 18, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1986 - Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Eldee Scott (1897-1994)
         Marr: Jul 1, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John Jefferson Johnston

         Born: Mar 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 1945 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 29, 1945 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Hazel Mae Vaughn (1909-1982)
         Marr: Dec 10, 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Emmett Dewey Johnston

         Born: Jun 11, 1909 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1967 - Lima, Allen Co., OH
       Buried:  - Caudill Fam. Cem., Grayson, OH
       Spouse: Pauline Virginia Johnson (1913-1972)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Mitchell Saunders Johnston

         Born: Sep 5, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1983 - Athens, Clarke Co., GA
       Buried:  - Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, NC
       Spouse: Blanche Magdalene Clark (Abt 1912-      )
         Marr: Dec 16, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Katherine Louise Yount (1920-1999)
         Marr: Bet 1937 and 1939


5 M Burrell Craig Johnston

         Born: Feb 1, 1911 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1983
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA
       Spouse: Alice Lillian Joyce (1912-1970)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Velma A. Johnston

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Sallie Frances Johnston

         Born: Feb 27, 1916 - VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1976
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dalton Thomas (1912-2008)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 F Ann Lee Johnston

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jul 25, 1918 - VA
         Died: Oct 15, 2015 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Witt Martin, Sr. (1922-1993)
         Marr: Aug 2, 1946 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jane Compton):

Both single.
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Ferdinand F. Gravely and Susannah A. Compton




Husband Ferdinand F. Gravely

          AKA: Ferd
         Born: Jul 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Gravely, Sr. (1846-1928)
       Mother: Pocahontas Archer Thomas (1846-1932)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susannah A. Compton

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Feb 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1858-      )
       Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      )




Children
1 M Abel Gravely

         Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Aubrey Bernard Gravely

         Born: Feb 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Nina Mae Wilson (1911-1985)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Pauline Jones (Abt 1919-      )
         Marr: Aft Jan 9, 1941



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Thomas Smith Compton and Betty Jean Lankford




Husband Thomas Smith Compton

         Born: Oct 9, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
       Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )


     Marriage: Mar 24, 1945 - York Co., SC



Wife Betty Jean Lankford

         Born: Dec 9, 1923 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 5, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Harger-Frye-Collins Cemetery, Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Jean Lankford):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Thomas Smith Compton and Myrtle Inez Wells




Husband Thomas Smith Compton

         Born: Oct 9, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
       Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Inez Wells

         Born: Jan 10, 1937 - NC
         Died: Dec 17, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: William Richard Wells (1903-1984)
       Mother: Annie Mae Sims (1918-2010)



 Other Spouse: Clarence William Ferguson (1920-1976) - Bef 1954


Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Inez Wells):

His 3d marr., her 2d., both prev. wid. Marr. by Ralph (unreadable), Min.


Notes: Marriage (Clarence William Ferguson):

Their dau. Doris Gail Ferguson was born Aug. 21, 1954.
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Tom Tyler Compton and Bonnie Mae Mounts




Husband Tom Tyler Compton

         Born: Dec 24, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 5, 2024 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993)
       Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)


     Marriage: Nov 8, 1969 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bonnie Mae Mounts

         Born: Mar 11, 1941 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Mae Mounts):

He 32, she 28. Both single. S/o Paul Harrison Compton & Virginia Mae Cobbler; D/o Jack Mounts & Florence Price. Marr. Nov. 8, 1969 in Henry Co., Va., by B.B. Ussery, Min.
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Toney Marshall Compton and Lillie Jane Minter




Husband Toney Marshall Compton

         Born: Jun 8, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 29, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )


     Marriage: Oct 1, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lillie Jane Minter

         Born: Apr 13, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 1970
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Buchanan Minter (1861-1931)
       Mother: Eliza Jane Eggleston (1865-1950)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lillie Jane Minter):

Both single.
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James Garnett Herndon and Virgie C. Compton




Husband James Garnett Herndon

          AKA: Hobbie
         Born: May 17, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 25, 2000
       Buried:  - Schoolfield Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 14, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virgie C. Compton

         Born: Dec 29, 1923 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 2020 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 13, 2020 - Schoolfield Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virgie C. Compton):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she worked for Trailways Bus Terminal. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Herman Warren and Virginia L. Compton




Husband Herman Warren

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


       Father: James Thomas Warren (1868-1950)
       Mother: Virginia Katherine Gravely (1868-1953)


     Marriage: Oct 18, 1924 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Virginia L. Compton

          AKA: Virgie
         Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia L. Compton):

Both single.
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Berry Dean Prince and Vivian Jean Compton




Husband Berry Dean Prince

         Born: Jul 29, 1946 - Olney, Richland Co., IL
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Felix Prince (1911-1966)
       Mother: Emma Marie Snow (1918-2002)


     Marriage: 



Wife Vivian Jean Compton

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Walter Harmon Compton and Clara Estelle Nelson




Husband Walter Harmon Compton

         Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James William Compton (1875-1967)
       Mother: Mary Jane Haynes (1860-1942)


     Marriage: Jun 15, 1918 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Clara Estelle Nelson

         Born: 1898 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Walter Lee Compton, Sr.

         Born: Jun 5, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1983
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Vada Lou Lawless (1921-2015)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Clara Estelle Nelson):

Both single.
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Walter Lee Compton, Sr. and Vada Lou Lawless




Husband Walter Lee Compton, Sr.

         Born: Jun 5, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1983
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Harmon Compton (1900-      )
       Mother: Clara Estelle Nelson (1898-      )


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Vada Lou Lawless

         Born: Oct 26, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vada Lou Lawless):

He 19 & she 17. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o W.H. Compton & Estell Nelson; D/o T.L. Lawless & Bell Lackey. Marr. Dec. 17, 1938 in Stuart, Va., by I.L. Llewellyn, Min.
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William Riley Compton and Sally Elizabeth Wall




Husband William Riley Compton

         Born: Jan 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1858-      )
       Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      )


     Marriage: Dec 5, 1912 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sally Elizabeth Wall

         Born: Bet Apr 1891 and 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Wall (1856-1930)
       Mother: Frances Rebecca Winn (1840-1921)




Children
1 F Mamie Lee Compton

         Born: May 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 2011 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 9, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Doctor Morgan Wilson, Jr. (1912-1961)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1936 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


2 F Mattie Mae Compton

         Born: May 19, 1917 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 2012 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Lafayette Byrd (1914-1973)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Curtis Johnson Davis (1911-2003)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1980 - Henry Co., VA


3 M James William Compton

         Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: O'bera Hankins (1923-2002)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-2024)
         Marr: Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


4 F Fannie Frances Compton

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Apr 12, 1921 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Robert Daniel Moore, Sr. (1924-2001)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Virgie C. Compton

         Born: Dec 29, 1923 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 2020 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 13, 2020 - Schoolfield Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: James Garnett Herndon (1926-2000)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Henry Clay Compton

         Born: Jan 26, 1926 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mollie Penn Wilson (1926-2021)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Nellie Elizabeth Compton

         Born: Sep 14, 1928 - VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2022 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 29, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Walter Lovell, Jr. (1922-1974)
         Marr: Nov 8, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Sally Elizabeth Wall):

Both single.
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Willie Mason Compton and Dorothy Mae Dunn




Husband Willie Mason Compton

         Born: Dec 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943)
       Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Mae Dunn

         Born: May 27, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2020
       Buried:  - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Mae Dunn):

Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
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Charles Marion Watkins, Sr. and Zera Compton




Husband Charles Marion Watkins, Sr.

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Sep 5, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 25, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Tyler Watkins (1860-1932)
       Mother: Naomi Elizabeth Watkins (1863-1939)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Zera Compton

         Born: Mar 5, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1858-      )
       Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      )




Children
1 F Mabel Foster Watkins

         Born: Dec 24, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 12, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Pete Ramsey (1914-1997)
         Marr: Jun 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Naomi Ruth Watkins

         Born: Feb 21, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Francis Ramsey (1913-1986)
         Marr: Sep 29, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Clyde Jasper Watkins

         Born: Apr 6, 1917 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 27, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gertrude Stone (1916-1997)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Doris Mildred Watkins

         Born: Jun 9, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 18, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Alton Clyde Pugh (1917-1994)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Odessa Lillian Watkins

         Born: Jun 7, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 2013 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
       Buried:  - Peter Spencer Cem., Elamsville, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Calvin Boothe (1924-1995)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


6 M John Henry Watkins

         Born: Jan 2, 1925
         Died: Feb 11, 1925
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



7 M Charles Marion Watkins, Jr.

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Jan 2, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gertrude Lillie Guilliams (1925-1999)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 M Harold Blanton Watkins

         Born: Oct 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 1956
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



9 F Cleo Rebecca Watkins

         Born: Mar 18, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 2011 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Walter Eugene Colston (1922-1988)
         Marr: Sep 18, 1947 - Henry Co., VA


10 F Myrtle Watkins

         Born: Jan 18, 1931 - VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1997
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Tillman Lauren Prillaman (1920-1994)
         Marr: Apr 24, 1954 - Henry Co., VA


11 F Josephine Joy Watkins

         Born: Mar 19, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 20, 2017 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 22, 2017 - Stone Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Edward Stone, Sr. (1934-2017)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Zera Compton):

Both single.
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Wilson Alex Prince and Ida Congburn




Husband Wilson Alex Prince

          AKA: Will
         Born: Dec 20, 1892 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: Jul 30, 1971 - Coalgate, Coal Co., OK
       Buried:  - Blackrock Cem., Allen, Pontotoc Co., OK


       Father: Eliga E. Prince (1869-1950)
       Mother: Mary Jane Woodall (1871-1955)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ida Congburn

         Born: 1888 - Black Springs, Montgomery Co., AR
         Died: Oct 3, 1966 - Mount Ida, Montgomery Co., AR
       Buried: 


Children

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Peter Douglas Hudnall and Ida Priscilla Conlee




Husband Peter Douglas Hudnall

         Born: Mar 27, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1955 - Montgomery Co., MO
       Buried:  - Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL


       Father: Claudius Buchanan Hudnall (1836-1919)
       Mother: Eliza Jane Craig (1845-1911)


     Marriage: Jan 27, 1898 - Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL



Wife Ida Priscilla Conlee

         Born: May 6, 1879 - Macoupin Co., IL
         Died: Sep 7, 1957
       Buried:  - Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL


Children
1 M Virgil William Hudnall

         Born: Sep 21, 1899 - Nilwood, Macoupin Co., IL
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Ida Priscilla Conlee):

He 27, she 19. S/o C.G. & Eliza J. Hudnall; D/o William A. Conlee & Rebecca Adeline Crouch.
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Walter Warder McGehee and Nancy Jane Conley




Husband Walter Warder McGehee

         Born: Feb 15, 1836 - Daviess Co., IN
         Died: May 28, 1920 - Daviess Co., IN
       Buried:  - Oak Grove Cem., Washington, IN


       Father: Jesse McGehee (1791-1857)
       Mother: Sarah McCracken (1791-1874)


     Marriage: Nov 23, 1861 - Daviess Co., IN



Wife Nancy Jane Conley

         Born: 1836 - IN
         Died: Dec 2, 1891 - Flora, Clay Co., IL
       Buried: 


       Father: John Conley (      -      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Cokenhour (      -      )




Children
1 M William Thomas Hammar McGehee

         Born: Apr 29, 1859 - IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Laura Elizabeth McGehee

         Born: Aug 13, 1865 - Daviess Co., IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sherman Staley (      -      )
         Marr: Sep 7, 1897 - Clay Co., IL


3 F Sarah Eliza McGehee

          AKA: Sadie
         Born: Oct 11, 1868 - Daviess Co., IN
         Died: Nov 18, 1946 - Long Beach, CA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Bunyan Bay (1862-1938)
         Marr: Sep 7, 1887 - Stanford, McLean Co., IL


4 M James Franklin McGehee

         Born: Jun 25, 1870 - Daviess Co., IN
         Died: Jan 22, 1944 - Ringgold Co., IA
       Buried:  - Rose Hill Cem., Mount Ayr, IA
       Spouse: Myrtle E. Wheeler (1870-1923)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1894 - IA


5 M Robert Harrison McGehee

         Born: Mar 25, 1875 - Clay Co., IL
         Died: Dec 1891 - Clay Co., IL
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nancy Jane Conley):

Marr. by F. Slater, Min.
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James Osborn Connelly and Nina Porter




Husband James Osborn Connelly

         Born: Apr 6, 1900
         Died: Aug 11, 1993
       Buried:  - Griffin Bapt. Ch. Cem., Pickens, SC
     Marriage: 



Wife Nina Porter

         Born: Dec 22, 1901 - Pickens Co., SC
         Died: Apr 22, 1934 - Hurricane, SC
       Buried: Apr 23, 1934 - Griffin Bapt. Ch. Cem., Pickens, SC


       Father: Thomas E. Porter (1875-1930)
       Mother: Carrie Crow (1879-1957)




Children

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Aubrey Earl Conner and Sadie Mae Gilbert




Husband Aubrey Earl Conner

         Born: Mar 9, 1910 - VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1998
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA
     Marriage: Bet Jul 1936 and Apr 1937



Wife Sadie Mae Gilbert

         Born: Dec 16, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1957 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Apr 1, 1957 - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: James Peyton Gilbert (1871-1934)
       Mother: Annie Lee Jones (1881-1975)



 Other Spouse: Herbert Lewis Richardson (1905-1972) - May 27, 1931 - Roanoke (city), VA

 Other Spouse: Arthur Monroe Fisher (1907-1968) - Bet 1944 and 1956


Children
1 M Earl Alden Conner

         Born: Apr 17, 1937 - Richmond, VA
         Died: May 8, 1998 - Bedford Co., VA
       Buried:  - McKee Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA



2 F Iris Angeline Conner

         Born: May 3, 1944 - VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2020 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Denny McKinley Terry, Sr. (1942-2009)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1960 - Roanoke (city), VA



Notes: Marriage (Sadie Mae Gilbert):

Earl was born, Apr. 17, 1937, thus, Sadie was pregnant prior to her legal divorce from Herbert.


Notes: Marriage (Herbert Lewis Richardson):

He 25, she 26. He born Roanoke, Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o James F. Richardson & Leltia Young; D/o Peyton J. Gilbert & Annie Jones. Marr. May, 27, 1931, Roanoke, Va.; Div. Roanoke Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Arthur Monroe Fisher):

Their eldest child, Iris, was born May 3, 1944, and her obituary names her parents as Aubrey Earl Conner and Sadie Mae Gilbert.
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David Alfred Gauldin and Bernice Christine Conner




Husband David Alfred Gauldin

         Born: Apr 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Gauldin (1905-1980)
       Mother: Ruby Sage Gilbert (1910-1997)


     Marriage: Mar 20, 1965 - Collinsville, VA



Wife Bernice Christine Conner

         Born: Nov 14, 1940 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bernice Christine Conner):

Both single. He worked for McGee Auto Sales & she for Eagles 5 & 10. Marr. by R. Weaver, Min.
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Clyde Thomas Riddle and Bertha Juanita Conner




Husband Clyde Thomas Riddle

         Born: May 11, 1935 - VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1985 - VA
       Buried:  - Riddle Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Paul Harold Riddle (1898-1962)
       Mother: Mary Elsie Eanes (1900-1953)


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1976 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha Juanita Conner

         Born: May 6, 1934 - USA
         Died: Aug 13, 1986 - USA
       Buried:  - Riddle Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bertha Juanita Conner):

He single, she div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.



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