Early Southside Virginia Families



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Burt A. Vrooman and Virginia May Covington




Husband Burt A. Vrooman

         Born: 1882 - Dowagiac, Cass Co., MI
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 25, 1924 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Virginia May Covington

         Born: Apr 12, 1895 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 1941 - NC
       Buried: Jul 30, 1941 - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: William Rankin Covington, Sr. (1860-1943)
       Mother: Sarah Ellen Nunn (1862-1918)




Children
1 M Barrant Allen Vrooman

         Born: Oct 19, 1930 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Sep 10, 1945 - Dowagiac, Cass Co., MI
       Buried: Sep 13, 1945 - Dowagiac, Cass Co., MI
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



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W. Thomas Covington and Mary E. Jones




Husband W. Thomas Covington

         Born: May 16, 1867 - KY
         Died: Apr 26, 1901
       Buried:  - Robbins Cem., Mayfield, KY


       Father: Thomas Gwinn Covington (1826-1897)
       Mother: Matilda Caroline Payne (1837-Aft 1878)


     Marriage: Feb 11, 1894 - Graves Co., KY



Wife Mary E. Jones

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Catholic Cem., Paducah, KY


Children

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Walter Edward Covington, Sr. and Beulah Binford Waid




Husband Walter Edward Covington, Sr.

         Born: Jun 15, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1954
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William David Covington, Jr. (1867-      )
       Mother: Mattie R. Burgess (1871-      )


     Marriage: Jul 27, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Beulah Binford Waid

         Born: Jun 22, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Clarence Benjamin Waid (1871-1938)
       Mother: Mary Binford Angle (1879-1958)




Children
1 M Clarence William Covington

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Oct 27, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1998 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Spencer Cem., Spencer Ridge, VA
       Spouse: Delavinia Joyce Spencer (1923-2018)
         Marr: Mar 26, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Lindell Binford Covington

         Born: Aug 11, 1921 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Soloman Junior Fuller (1923-2008)
         Marr: Oct 1944 - New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA


3 F Mattie Lorrene Covington

         Born: Dec 6, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1996 - Emory Univ. Hosp., DeKalb Co., GA
       Buried:  - Southlawn Cem., Aiken, SC
       Spouse: Richard Early Tatum (1918-1993)
         Marr: Jun 15, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Bulah Waid Covington

          AKA: Peggy
         Born: Nov 29, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 2022 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 7, 2023 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Eldon Knight Jefferson (1925-2010)
         Marr: May 8, 1946 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Walter Edward Covington, Jr.

         Born: Feb 11, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1998 - Sutter, Sutter Co., CA
       Buried:  - Sutter Cem., Sutter, CA
       Spouse: Dorothy Jean Chandler (1927-1989)
         Marr: Sep 10, 1952 - Reno, Washoe Co., NV



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William Austin Covington and Lou Ada Flippin




Husband William Austin Covington

         Born: Feb 23, 1877 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 31, 1950 - Star, Montgomery Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 2, 1950 - Forks of Little River Bapt. Ch. Cem., Troy, NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Covington (1851-1939)
       Mother: Laura Harriett Boyles (1853-1936)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1899 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lou Ada Flippin

         Born: Apr 18, 1878 - NC
         Died: May 23, 1954
       Buried:  - Forks of Little River Bapt. Ch. Cem., Troy, NC


Children
1 F Libby Hester Covington

         Born: Dec 7, 1899 - NC
         Died: Nov 13, 1954
       Buried:  - Forks of Little River Bapt. Ch. Cem., Troy, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Lou Ada Flippin):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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William Emery Covington and Frances B. Taylor




Husband William Emery Covington

         Born: Sep 3, 1862 - Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: Feb 9, 1943 - Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried: Feb 10, 1943 - Carlton Cem., Rockvale, TN


       Father: Thomas Harden Perkins Covington (1819-Abt 1893)
       Mother: Malissa Ann Hendrix (1833-      )


     Marriage: Jan 17, 1885 - Rutherford Co., TN



Wife Frances B. Taylor

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Apr 16, 1850 - TN
         Died: Mar 11, 1912 - Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried:  - Carlton Cem., Jackson Ridge, TN


Children
1 M Roscoe Covington

         Born: Apr 19, 1886 - TN
         Died: Jul 26, 1954 - Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried:  - Carlton Cem., Jackson Ridge, TN
       Spouse: Lillie Pearl Wilson (1888-1976)
         Marr: Nov 11, 1908 - Rutherford Co., TN


2 M Jeff E. Covington

         Born: Feb 2, 1888 - TN
         Died: Oct 29, 1979
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN
       Spouse: Susie Rowland (1887-1970)
         Marr: Jul 25, 1909 - Rutherford Co., TN


3 F Annie Laura Covington

         Born: Jul 4, 1890 - TN
         Died: Apr 3, 1960 - Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Murfreesboro, TN
       Spouse: Minus Hill Brannon (1883-1970)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1906 - Rutherford Co., TN


4 M Thomas H. Covington

         Born: 1891 - TN
         Died: Apr 3, 1952 - Rutherford Co., TN
       Buried: 




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William Franklin Covington and Margaret Wilson Demonbreum




Husband William Franklin Covington

         Born: Dec 5, 1813
         Died: Jan 16, 1897 - College Grove, TN (prob.)
       Buried:  - Covington Cem., College Grove, TN


       Father: John Henry Covington, Sr. (1772-1847)
       Mother: Jane Davis Hankins (1776-1853)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1837 - Williamson Co., TN



Wife Margaret Wilson Demonbreum

         Born: Nov 6, 1820
         Died: Jan 3, 1897
       Buried:  - Covington Cem., College Grove, TN


       Father: William Demonbreum (1786-1870)
       Mother: Mary Adeline Patton (1801-1854)




Children
1 F Mary Jane Covington

         Born: Sep 25, 1838 - College Grove, Williamson Co., TN
         Died: Feb 27, 1922 - College Grove, Williamson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Sq. W.F. Covington Cem., College Grove, TN
       Spouse: George Garner Kinnard (1834-      )
         Marr: Jun 6, 1855 - Williamson Co., TN


2 M Marchus Lafayette Covington

         Born: Apr 15, 1841
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M William Demonbreum Covington, Sr.

         Born: May 13, 1843
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Delia Bosdick (      -      )
         Marr: Feb 17, 1867


4 M Dr., John James Covington, Sr., MD

         Born: Oct 27, 1845 - TN
         Died: Oct 31, 1918 - Williamson Co., TN
       Buried: Nov 1, 1918 - College Grove Cem., College Grove, TN
       Spouse: Martha Ardella McCord (1851-1937)
         Marr: Nov 7, 1872 - Pleasant Grove Presb. Ch., Chapel Hill, TN


5 F Rebecca Covington

         Born: Dec 31, 1847
         Died: 1922
       Buried:  - College Grove Cem., College Grove, TN
       Spouse: Robert H. Hailey (1829-1923)
         Marr: Jan 8, 1872 - Williamson Co., TN


6 M Joseph Edmon Covington

         Born: May 5, 1850
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Merideth P. Covington

         Born: Jan 10, 1853 - TN
         Died: Dec 21, 1928 - Williamson Co., TN
       Buried: Dec 22, 1928 - Williamson Co., TN
       Spouse: Margaret Primm (1854-Bef 1928)
         Marr: Oct 18, 1875 - Williamson Co., TN


8 F Sarah Elizabeth Covington

         Born: Feb 15, 1858
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Samuel L. Hopkins (1851-1932)
         Marr: Jan 26, 1876 - Williamson Co., TN



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William Franklin Covington and Ruthy F. C. Hendrix




Husband William Franklin Covington

         Born: 1838 - TN
         Died: Bef 1866
       Buried: 


       Father: Larkin Anderson Covington (1796-Abt 1869)
       Mother: Ann Stewart Menefee (1799-      )


     Marriage: Jun 22, 1858 - Rutherford Co., TN



Wife Ruthy F. C. Hendrix

         Born: May 1836 - TN
         Died: 1913
       Buried: 


       Father: Adam Hendrix (1795-Bet 1836/1836)
       Mother: Mary Franklin Jackson (1798-1874)




Children
1 F Mary S. Covington

          AKA: Molly
         Born: 1860 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Rev., Hardy Simmons (1862-      )
         Marr: Sep 1, 1889 - Rutherford Co., TN


2 M James Robert Covington

          AKA: Jim Bob
         Born: Oct 1862 - TN
         Died: 1912
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Viola Vaughan (1875-      )
         Marr: Jan 3, 1897 - Rutherford Co., TN



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William Henry Covington and Lola Roebuck




Husband William Henry Covington

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Apr 13, 1865 - Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY
         Died: Jun 25, 1946 - Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Fort Lauderdale, FL


       Father: Larken Menefee Covington (1831/1832-      )
       Mother: Sarah E. Fagan (Abt 1832-      )


     Marriage: Aug 5, 1889 - Lowndes Co., GA



Wife Lola Roebuck

         Born: Sep 21, 1861 - Jennings, Hamilton Co., FL
         Died: Aug 1, 1928 - Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Fort Lauderdale, FL


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lola Roebuck):

Marr. by D.L. Clyatt, Min.
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William M. Covington and Catherine Roberts




Husband William M. Covington

         Born: Sep 14, 1788 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died:  - College Grove, TN (prob.)
       Buried:  - College Grove, TN (prob.)


       Father: Edmund Joseph Covington (1738-1803)
       Mother: Frances Prewitt (Bef 1756-1818)


     Marriage: Abt Jan 12, 1805 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Catherine Roberts

          AKA: Caty
         Born: Abt 1789
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Catherine Roberts):

Their marriage bond is dated 1/12/1805, bondsman was Reubin Hankins.

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William M. Covington and Francis Ann Paine




Husband William M. Covington

         Born: Dec 30, 1817 - Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Bolivar City Cem. Bolivar, Polk Co., MO


       Father: David Covington (1790-Bef 1836)
       Mother: Judith Kendrick (1800-1870)


     Marriage: Apr 9, 1845 - TN



Wife Francis Ann Paine

         Born: 1826 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M David W. Covington

         Born: Jan 1848 - Lexington, KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susan Fields (1846-      )
         Marr: Jan 8, 1871 - Polk Co., MO


2 F Mary E. Covington

         Born: 1851 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles C. Puthoff (1847-      )
         Marr: Jan 20, 1867 - Polk Co., MO


3 M James T. Covington

         Born: 1854 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Sarah Covington

         Born: 1855 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Sue Belle Covington

         Born: 1861 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Nannie P. Covington

         Born: 1863 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Robert B. Covington

          AKA: Bob
         Born: 1869 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Marlin Covington and Emily Unknown




Husband William Marlin Covington

         Born: Sep 9, 1829 - Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: Dec 29, 1859 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: John Henry Covington, Jr. (1803-Bef 1871)
       Mother: Jane Marlin (1803-1878)


     Marriage: 1853 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX



Wife Emily Unknown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John H. Covington

         Born: Aug 19, 1855 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Thomas H. Covington

         Born: Dec 19, 1857 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Mar 27, 1934 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
       Buried:  - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 M Larkin F. Covington

         Born: 1858 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Rankin Covington, Sr. and Sarah Ellen Nunn




Husband William Rankin Covington, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1860 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 8, 1943 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 10, 1943 - Brims Grove Cem., Brims Grove, NC


       Father: John Anderson Covington (1818-1892)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Pulliam (1819-1884)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1879 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Sarah Ellen Nunn

         Born: Jun 29, 1862 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1918 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Brims Grove Cem., Brims Grove, NC


Children
1 F Martha L. Covington

         Born: Aug 1881 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Robert Yancy Covington

         Born: Apr 1883 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pauline M. Styers (1885-      )
         Marr: Abt 1909 - Stokes Co., NC


3 F Dora E. Covington

         Born: Mar 23, 1886 - Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., NC
         Died: 1989 - NC
       Buried:  - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Charles E. Huffman (1887-1926)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1910 - Bethania, Forsyth Co., NC


4 F Nora D. Covington

         Born: Feb 1890 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Flora L. Covington

         Born: Feb 1890 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Susan J. Covington

         Born: Oct 1892 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Virginia May Covington

         Born: Apr 12, 1895 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 1941 - NC
       Buried: Jul 30, 1941 - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Burt A. Vrooman (1882-      )
         Marr: Jun 25, 1924 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


8 M William Rankin Covington, Jr.

         Born: Feb 1896 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Stella M. Covington

         Born: Oct 1898 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Alvin L. Covington

         Born: 1901 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 M Cleodora E. Covington

         Born: 1903 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sarah Ellen Nunn):

Marr. by J.E. Atkinson, Min.
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William Richard Covington and Bessie Lou Frazier




Husband William Richard Covington

         Born: Apr 1899 - TN
         Died: 1943
       Buried: 


       Father: James Robert Covington (1862-1912)
       Mother: Viola Vaughan (1875-      )


     Marriage: Oct 14, 1917 - Rutherford Co., TN



Wife Bessie Lou Frazier

         Born: 1898 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William Robert Covington

         Born: 1918 - TN
         Died: 1996
       Buried: 




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William Walter Covington and Virginia Lee Peters




Husband William Walter Covington

         Born: Feb 10, 1890 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Feb 16, 1966 - Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Pk., Groves, TX


       Father: Larkin Anderson Covington (1831-1908)
       Mother: Mary B. Popejoy (1855-1916)


     Marriage: May 1, 1913 - Falls Co., TX



Wife Virginia Lee Peters

         Born: Jan 13, 1887
         Died: Dec 28, 1968
       Buried:  - Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Lee Peters):

Marr. by J.R. Higgs, Min.
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William Walter Covington and Katie Mae Cox




Husband William Walter Covington

         Born: Feb 10, 1890 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Feb 16, 1966 - Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Pk., Groves, TX


       Father: Larkin Anderson Covington (1831-1908)
       Mother: Mary B. Popejoy (1855-1916)


     Marriage: 1940



Wife Katie Mae Cox

         Born: Sep 9, 1897 - Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, LA
         Died: Aug 27, 1992 - Jefferson Co., TX
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Pk., Groves, TX


Children

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Willis Alphonzo Covington and Frances Evelyn Neal




Husband Willis Alphonzo Covington

         Born: Apr 25, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 1983 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1983 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Hardin Winston Covington (1851-1921)
       Mother: Jettie Rierson (1860-      )


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Evelyn Neal

         Born: 1904 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Evelyn Neal):

Both single.
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Woodrow W. Covington and Gladys Pauline Shelton




Husband Woodrow W. Covington

         Born: Oct 30, 1913 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 6, 2005 - NC
       Buried:  - City Cem., Pilot Mountain, NC


       Father: John Robert Covington (1871-1950)
       Mother: Verlie Jane Moran (1890-1954)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1941 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC



Wife Gladys Pauline Shelton

         Born: Mar 14, 1918 - NC
         Died: Jun 20, 1999 - NC
       Buried:  - City Cem., Pilot Mountain, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Gladys Pauline Shelton):

Marr. by J.W. Parker, Min.
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Roscoe Conklin Johnston and Alva Dessie Cowan




Husband Roscoe Conklin Johnston

         Born: Sep 19, 1892 - Hazard, KY
         Died: Apr 1945 - Hanford, CA
       Buried:  - Hanford Cem., Hanford, Kings Co., CA
     Marriage: Dec 22, 1918 - OK



Wife Alva Dessie Cowan

         Born: Mar 4, 1902 - Checotah, OK
         Died: May 8, 1990 - Colorado Springs, CO
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Eureka, CA


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)



 Other Spouse: Edwin Milton Martin (1902-1948) - Aug 2, 1944


Children
1 F Bonnie Faye Johnston

         Born: Jan 13, 1920 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: Jan 12, 1990 - Santa Rosa Mem. Hosp., Sonoma Co., CA
       Buried:  - Oak View Mem. Pk., Antioch, CA



2 M Luther Wayne Johnston

         Born: Aug 17, 1923 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: Apr 10, 1983 - Jackson, CA
       Buried:  - West Point Cem., Calaveras Co., CA
       Spouse: Mildred Unknown (Cir 1927-      )
       Spouse: Ida Mae Porteous (1923-1988)



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Edwin Milton Martin and Alva Dessie Cowan




Husband Edwin Milton Martin

         Born: Nov 14, 1902 - Saint Helena, Napa Co., CA
         Died: Sep 29, 1948 - Scotia, Humboldt Co., CA
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Eureka, CA
     Marriage: Aug 2, 1944



Wife Alva Dessie Cowan

         Born: Mar 4, 1902 - Checotah, OK
         Died: May 8, 1990 - Colorado Springs, CO
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Eureka, CA


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)



 Other Spouse: Roscoe Conklin Johnston (1892-1945) - Dec 22, 1918 - OK


Children

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Bernard Louis Hardy and Evelyn Cowan




Husband Bernard Louis Hardy

         Born: Mar 22, 1921 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Nov 14, 1985 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Jessie Robert Hardy, Sr. (1877-1924)
       Mother: Annie Sue Owen (1879-1964)


     Marriage: Jun 29, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Evelyn Cowan

         Born: Sep 10, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Thomas Garrett and Frances Irene Cowan




Husband Thomas Garrett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 31, 1929 - Gore, Sequoyah Co., OK



Wife Frances Irene Cowan

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Sep 14, 1911 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: Sep 17, 1997
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)



 Other Spouse: Joe DuPier (      -      ) - Nov 8, 1946 - Napa Co., CA


Children

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Joe DuPier and Frances Irene Cowan




Husband Joe DuPier

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 8, 1946 - Napa Co., CA



Wife Frances Irene Cowan

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Sep 14, 1911 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: Sep 17, 1997
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Garrett (      -      ) - Aug 31, 1929 - Gore, Sequoyah Co., OK


Children

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Leroy Leslie Cowan and LeEtta Frisbie Weil




Husband Leroy Leslie Cowan

          AKA: Roy
         Born: Sep 23, 1908 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: May 6, 1979 - Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Chanute, KS


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)


     Marriage: 1930



Wife LeEtta Frisbie Weil

          AKA: LeEtta Frisbie
         Born: Sep 2, 1911 - Chanute, Neosho Co., KS
         Died: Jul 25, 1989 - Chanute, Neosho Co., KS
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Chanute, KS


Children

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Louis Chee Chee Jumper and Mallie Elizabeth Cowan




Husband Louis Chee Chee Jumper

         Born: Aug 23, 1905 - OK
         Died: May 15, 1984 - Los Lunas, Valencia Co., NM
       Buried:  - Terrace Grove Cem., Belen, NM
     Marriage: Sep 21, 1925 - Sequoyah Co., OK



Wife Mallie Elizabeth Cowan

         Born: Oct 26, 1905 - Sallisaw, Indian Territory, OK
         Died: Apr 19, 2000 - NM
       Buried:  - Terrace Grove Cem., Belen, NM


       Father: Robert Franklin Cowan (1872-1948)
       Mother: Norma Cyrus Porter (1878-1968)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mallie Elizabeth Cowan):

Marr. by L. Young, Min.
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Robert Franklin Cowan and Norma Cyrus Porter




Husband Robert Franklin Cowan

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Dec 23, 1872 - Ludwig, Johnson Co., AR
         Died: Oct 28, 1948 - Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., OK
       Buried:  - Okemah Cem., Okemah, OK
     Marriage: Jan 1, 1899 - Johnson Co., AR



Wife Norma Cyrus Porter

         Born: Jan 5, 1878 - Johnson Co., AR
         Died: Dec 13, 1968 - Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., OK
       Buried:  - Okemah Cem., Okemah, OK


       Father: William Hartel Porter (1848-1938)
       Mother: Mary Malvina Temple (1849-1928)




Children
1 M Ira Otis Cowan

         Born: May 16, 1900 - Harmony, AR
         Died: Jun 2, 1900 - Harmony Cem., Harmony, AR
       Buried:  - Harmony Cem., Harmony, AR



2 F Alva Dessie Cowan

         Born: Mar 4, 1902 - Checotah, OK
         Died: May 8, 1990 - Colorado Springs, CO
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Eureka, CA
       Spouse: Roscoe Conklin Johnston (1892-1945)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1918 - OK
       Spouse: Edwin Milton Martin (1902-1948)
         Marr: Aug 2, 1944


3 M Nolan Temple Cowan

         Born: Jan 6, 1904 - Lamar, AR
         Died: Jan 1, 1964 - Hanford, CA
       Buried:  - Hanford Cem., Hanford, Kings Co., CA
       Spouse: Bertha Brackett (1911-1969)
         Marr: Jul 17, 1926 - OK


4 F Mallie Elizabeth Cowan

         Born: Oct 26, 1905 - Sallisaw, Indian Territory, OK
         Died: Apr 19, 2000 - NM
       Buried:  - Terrace Grove Cem., Belen, NM
       Spouse: Louis Chee Chee Jumper (1905-1984)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1925 - Sequoyah Co., OK


5 M Leroy Leslie Cowan

          AKA: Roy
         Born: Sep 23, 1908 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: May 6, 1979 - Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Chanute, KS
       Spouse: LeEtta Frisbie Weil (1911-1989)
         Marr: 1930


6 F Frances Irene Cowan

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Sep 14, 1911 - Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK
         Died: Sep 17, 1997
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Garrett (      -      )
         Marr: Aug 31, 1929 - Gore, Sequoyah Co., OK
       Spouse: Joe DuPier (      -      )
         Marr: Nov 8, 1946 - Napa Co., CA



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Bobby Spencer Coward and Judith Ann Yeatts




Husband Bobby Spencer Coward

         Born: Dec 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2014 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 2014 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 



Wife Judith Ann Yeatts (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Judith Ann Yeatts):

Both single. He worked for Dan River Mills. Marr. by B. Meadows, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Cecil Maurice Coward and Gladys Lee Marlowe




Husband Cecil Maurice Coward

         Born: Jan 20, 1913 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1978 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 1, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Marlowe

         Born: Mar 7, 1916 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 14, 2004 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Rufus Below Marlowe, Sr. (1890-1960)
       Mother: Nannie Mae Austin (1892-1953)




Children
1 M Michael Maurice Coward, Sr.

         Born: Jan 24, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2016 - Wilkes Reg. Med. Ctr., Wilkesboro, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jerrie Peters (living)



Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Marlowe):

Both single. He worked in the textile industry. Marr. by A.G. Carter, Min.
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Charles James Coward and Sallie Mae Slayton




Husband Charles James Coward

          AKA: Zip
         Born: May 20, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1984 - Callands, VA (prob.)
       Buried:  - Holley Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Fernard Cortice Coward (1852-Bef 1910)
       Mother: Ada Overton (1873-1942)


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie Mae Slayton

         Born: Dec 17, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1992 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Slayton-Holley Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Asa Jackson Slayton (1862-1936)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (1871-1924)



 Other Spouse: James Edward Holley, Sr. (1888-1959) - Abt 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Benjamin Philip Riddle (1891-1965) - Nov 9, 1963 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie Mae Slayton):

He once wid., she twice wid. Marr. by D.R. Sloan, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Benjamin Philip Riddle):

Both once wid. Lic. issued Nov. 9, 1963, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by F.B. Fuller, Min.
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Edgar Lee Coward and Virginia Frances Wood




Husband Edgar Lee Coward

         Born: Jun 7, 1917 - Randolph Co., NC
         Died: Jan 14, 1992 - Cypress, Orange Co., CA
       Buried: Jan 19, 1992 - Forest Lawn Cem., Cypress, Orange Co., CA
     Marriage: Dec 20, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virginia Frances Wood

         Born: Dec 5, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Henry Wood (1887-1957)
       Mother: Eva Reaves Carter (1891-1923)




Children

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Edwin Lewis Fuller and Edith Pearl Coward




Husband Edwin Lewis Fuller

         Born: Nov 26, 1920 - Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 2009 - New Bern, Craven Co., NC
       Buried:  - Greenleaf Mem. Pk., Trent Woods, NC


       Father: Ernest Leroy Fuller (1881-1959)
       Mother: Sallie West Martin (1881-1966)


     Marriage: Mar 12, 1943 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC



Wife Edith Pearl Coward

         Born: May 26, 1923 - Pitt Co., NC
         Died: Aug 25, 2002 - New Bern, Craven Co., NC
       Buried:  - Greenleaf Mem. Pk., Trent Woods, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Edith Pearl Coward):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Fernard Cortice Coward and Ada Overton




Husband Fernard Cortice Coward

          AKA: Fern
         Born: Feb 1852 - VA
         Died: Bef Apr 3, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: Barzillai J. Coward (1822-      )
       Mother: Ann H. Corder (1824-      )


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ada Overton

         Born: Jun 24, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1942 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 1942 - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: William Walter Overton (1840-1909)
       Mother: Susan T. Eanes (1839-1923)




Children
1 M William McKinley Coward

          AKA: Will
         Born: Feb 9, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1938 - Grady Store, Grady, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)
         Marr: Feb 7, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Cora B. Coward

         Born: Jan 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Charles James Coward

          AKA: Zip
         Born: May 20, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1984 - Callands, VA (prob.)
       Buried:  - Holley Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Macie Allen (1907-2004)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Mae Slayton (1897-1992)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Frederick Herman Coward and Ella Maude Merricks




Husband Frederick Herman Coward

          AKA: Fred
         Born: Nov 19, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 2003 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 25, 2003 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William McKinley Coward (1897-1938)
       Mother: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Maude Merricks

          AKA: Ella
         Born: Nov 16, 1918 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1999 - Stratford House of Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947)
       Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)




Children
1 M Maynard Herman Coward

         Born: Sep 22, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1998 - Pasco Co., FL
       Buried:  - Tucker Cem., Dade City, FL
       Spouse: Nancy Marie Earles (1938-2025)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1960 - York, York Co., SC


2 M Milton Wright Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Betty Ann Matthews (living)


3 M Bobby Spencer Coward

         Born: Dec 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2014 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 2014 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Judith Ann Yeatts (living)


4 M Jerry Wayne Coward, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Faye Nora Johnson (living)
       Spouse: Pat Ann Greer (living)



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Jerry Wayne Coward, Sr. and Faye Nora Johnson




Husband Jerry Wayne Coward, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 



Wife Faye Nora Johnson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Faye Nora Johnson):

Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Jerry Wayne Coward, Sr. and Pat Ann Greer




Husband Jerry Wayne Coward, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 



Wife Pat Ann Greer (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Pat Ann Greer):

Marr. by R.L. Hall, Min.
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Joseph Coward and Nancy Ann Prince




Husband Joseph Coward

         Born: Sep 20, 1868
         Died: Apr 6, 1952
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Nancy Ann Prince

         Born: Nov 30, 1874 - Bismarck (near), Hot Spring Co., AR
         Died: Dec 17, 1932
       Buried: 


       Father: Henderson Redden Prince (1849-1917)
       Mother: Minerva Jane Taylor (1848-1906)




Children

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Joseph Morris Coward, Jr. and Jessie Nelda Crowder




Husband Joseph Morris Coward, Jr.

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Oct 26, 1877 - Randolph Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: Jan 12, 1945 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jessie Nelda Crowder

         Born: Feb 13, 1906 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Feb 14, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Jessie Nelda Crowder):

He 67, she 39. He a widow. S/o James M. & Nancy J. Coward; D/o J. Henry & Cora Crowder. Marr. Jan. 12, 1945, Leaksville, NC, by J.P. Davis, Min.; Orig. death cert. of 1st wife Sallie, showed that she was married, thus, he a wid. at his 2nd marr. to Jessie.
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John Henry Crowder, Jr. and Josie Elizabeth Coward




Husband John Henry Crowder, Jr.

         Born: Oct 12, 1912 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Apr 16, 1988 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Aug 9, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Josie Elizabeth Coward

         Born: Nov 18, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 27, 2007
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph Morris Coward, Jr. (1877-1964)
       Mother: Sallie Emma Aaron (1880-1934)




Children
1 M James Richard Crowder, Sr.

          AKA: Juner
         Born: Jul 1, 1931 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 16, 2004 - Graham, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Juanita Gover (Abt 1932-      )
         Marr: Jun 6, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Cora Emogene Crowder

         Born: Sep 25, 1935 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 26, 2007 - Brian Center Health & Rehab, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 29, 2007 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: James Edward Denson, Jr. (1932-2013)
         Marr: Jan 27, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Jerry Wayne Crowder

         Born: Dec 9, 1938 - NC
         Died: Dec 16, 1942
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC




Notes: Marriage (Josie Elizabeth Coward):

Both single.
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Maynard Herman Coward and Nancy Marie Earles




Husband Maynard Herman Coward

         Born: Sep 22, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1998 - Pasco Co., FL
       Buried:  - Tucker Cem., Dade City, FL


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: Jul 14, 1960 - York, York Co., SC



Wife Nancy Marie Earles

         Born: Dec 10, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 2025 - Chatham Health Rehab., Chatham, VA
       Buried:  - Riddle Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Malcolm Rorrer Earles (1913-1991)
       Mother: Vera Davis Riddle (1918-2019)



 Other Spouse: Douglas Marshall Gauldin (1947-2020) - Aug 5, 1972 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Marie Earles):

Both 29. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. Marr. Jul. 14, 1960, York, SC; Div. Jul. 1, 1968 in Henry Co., Va.; she granted the divorce due to desertion; two minor children.


Notes: Marriage (Douglas Marshall Gauldin):

He 24, she 23. He single, she once div. Both born Va. S/o David Gauldin & Ruby Gilbert; D/o Malcolm Earles & Vera Riddle. Marr. Aug. 5, 1972, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Melvin Rupert Coward and Rachel Ann Reynolds




Husband Melvin Rupert Coward

         Born: Jun 23, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1997 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Oct 29, 1997 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William McKinley Coward (1897-1938)
       Mother: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)


     Marriage: Oct 5, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rachel Ann Reynolds

         Born: Mar 19, 1927 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 22, 2022 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 2022 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charlie Wade Reynolds (1888-1958)
       Mother: Annie Eliza Slaydon (1891-1984)




Children
1 M Tony Tyrone Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Patricia Diane Rigney (living)
       Spouse: Brenda Ann Lynch (living)


2 M Michael Reynolds Coward

         Born: Sep 25, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Katherine Anne Nelson (living)


3 M Melvin Kent Coward

         Born: Nov 24, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1994 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


4 M Perry Aaron Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dellie Mae Watson (living)


5 F Robin Denise Coward

         Born: Mar 15, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 2009 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Rachel Ann Reynolds):

He 22 & she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o W.M. Coward & Tabitha Aaron; D/o C.W. Reynolds & Annie Slayton. Marr. by P.H. Ricketts, Min.
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Michael Maurice Coward, Sr. and Jerrie Peters




Husband Michael Maurice Coward, Sr.

         Born: Jan 24, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2016 - Wilkes Reg. Med. Ctr., Wilkesboro, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Cecil Maurice Coward (1913-1978)
       Mother: Gladys Lee Marlowe (1916-2004)


 Relationship:  -  No evidence this couple married



Wife Jerrie Peters (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Michael Reynolds Coward and Katherine Anne Nelson




Husband Michael Reynolds Coward

         Born: Sep 25, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Melvin Rupert Coward (1924-1997)
       Mother: Rachel Ann Reynolds (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Katherine Anne Nelson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Katherine Anne Nelson):

Both single. Marr. by E.L. Epperson, Min.
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Milton Wright Coward and Betty Ann Matthews




Husband Milton Wright Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 



Wife Betty Ann Matthews (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Edwin Matthews (1918-1976)
       Mother: Maggie Lee Moxley (1920-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Ann Matthews):

Both single. He a tile mason. Marr. by R. Smith, Min.
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Posey Barnett Snead and Mozelle Coward




Husband Posey Barnett Snead

         Born: Jun 15, 1910 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 28, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roberts-Sneed Cem., Price, NC
     Marriage: May 18, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mozelle Coward

         Born: Oct 12, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 21, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 23, 1965 - Roberts-Sneed Cem., Price, NC


       Father: Joseph Morris Coward, Jr. (1877-1964)
       Mother: Sallie Emma Aaron (1880-1934)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mozelle Coward):

Both 21. He born Stoneville, NC & she Spray, NC. S/o Deb Snead & Alice Carter; D/o Joe Coward & Emma Aaron.
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Rosevelt Smith and Pauline Coward




Husband Rosevelt Smith

          AKA: Ted
         Born: Oct 21, 1904 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 2003 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: Jul 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Pauline Coward

         Born: Jun 26, 1907 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 25, 1994 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Joseph Morris Coward, Jr. (1877-1964)
       Mother: Sallie Emma Aaron (1880-1934)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pauline Coward):

He 22, she 20. Both single. He born Carroll Co., Va. & she Rockingham Co., NC. He a cotton mill worker. S/o J.M. & Lillie Smith; D/o J.M. Coward, Jr., & Emma J. Coward.
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Perry Aaron Coward and Dellie Mae Watson




Husband Perry Aaron Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Melvin Rupert Coward (1924-1997)
       Mother: Rachel Ann Reynolds (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Dellie Mae Watson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Melvin Van Reynolds


Children

Notes: Marriage (Melvin Van Reynolds):

Both single. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Wake Co., NC.
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Tony Tyrone Coward and Patricia Diane Rigney




Husband Tony Tyrone Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Melvin Rupert Coward (1924-1997)
       Mother: Rachel Ann Reynolds (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Patricia Diane Rigney (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Otha Rigney (1926-2002)
       Mother: Mae Byrd Kendrick (1931-2007)



 Other Spouse: Harry James Parker


Children

Notes: Marriage (Patricia Diane Rigney):

He single, she once div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Harry James Parker):

Both single. Marr. by R.E. Tally, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Tony Tyrone Coward and Brenda Ann Lynch




Husband Tony Tyrone Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Melvin Rupert Coward (1924-1997)
       Mother: Rachel Ann Reynolds (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Brenda Ann Lynch (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Larry David Rigney, Sr.


Children

Notes: Marriage (Brenda Ann Lynch):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Larry David Rigney, Sr.):

He once div., she single. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Samual Harvey Wood, Sr. and Virginia Devin Coward




Husband Samual Harvey Wood, Sr.

         Born: Sep 22, 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1932 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 8, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virginia Devin Coward

         Born: 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Dec 14, 1932
       Buried: 


       Father: Barzillai J. Coward (1822-      )
       Mother: Ann H. Corder (1824-      )




Children
1 M James Thomas Wood

         Born: Sep 15, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1961 - Shenandoah Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Lula Edna Cooper (1878-1965)
         Marr: 1913


2 F Dora L. Wood

         Born: May 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M John Henry Wood

         Born: May 27, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1957 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 28, 1957 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Eva Reaves Carter (1891-1923)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Mary Fannie Inman (1905-2001)
         Marr: Oct 29, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Benjamin Harrison Wood, Sr.

         Born: Feb 22, 1889 - VA
         Died: Oct 26, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Lottie Louise Gregory (1892-1981)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1910 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC


5 F Fannie A. Wood

         Born: Nov 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Samuel Harvey Wood, Jr.

         Born: Mar 14, 1893 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 1978 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Grace Truman Thompson (1902-1985)
         Marr: Aug 31, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Robert Alexander White and Flossie Margaret Cowart




Husband Robert Alexander White

         Born: Oct 21, 1897 - Alamance or Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Oct 26, 1962 - Mebane, NC
       Buried:  - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NC


       Father: Alexander E. White (1844-1921)
       Mother: Susan J. Gillespie (1859-      )


     Marriage: Apr 28, 1926 - Tattnall Co., GA



Wife Flossie Margaret Cowart

         Born: 1909 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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James Hilliard Findley and Minnie Ola Cowart




Husband James Hilliard Findley

         Born: Mar 8, 1874 - Fairmount, Gordon Co., GA
         Died: Mar 29, 1937 - Hewitt, TX
       Buried: Mar 29, 1937 - Lorena, TX


       Father: Leander Jasper Findley (1838-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Evelyn Fuller (1849-1935)


     Marriage: 1896



Wife Minnie Ola Cowart

         Born: Dec 8, 1878 - MS
         Died: May 16, 1940
       Buried:  - Lorena Cem., Lorena, TX


Children
1 M William Claude Findley

         Born: Dec 1897 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Velma Edna Findley

         Born: Jun 5, 1899 - TX
         Died: Jul 14, 1977
       Buried:  - Athens Cem., Athens, TX
       Spouse: Albert Bert Ballow (1894-1963)
         Marr: Jan 4, 1922 - Waco, McLennan Co., TX


3 M Felix Oran Findley

         Born: Nov 1900 - Hewitt, TX
         Died: Oct 1, 1958 - Waco, McLennan Co., TX
       Buried:  - Rosemound Cem., Waco, TX
       Spouse: Elfrieda Schwartinsky (1910-2009)
         Marr: Mar 2, 1930 - TX


4 M James Solomon Findley

         Born: Jun 23, 1902 - Lorena, TX
         Died: Dec 17, 1979 - Hillcrest Hosp., Waco, TX
       Buried: Dec 18, 1979 - Rosemound Cem., Waco, TX
       Spouse: Effie Marie Ingram (1904-1994)
         Marr: 1926-1927


5 F Lottie E. Findley

         Born: 1905 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Percy Willis Findley

         Born: 1907 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Dovie Findley

         Born: 1909 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Minnie Merle Findley

         Born: 1912 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Dr., Garnett Wright Johnson, M.D. and Addie Trent Cox




Husband Dr., Garnett Wright Johnson, M.D.

         Born: Oct 4, 1885 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1966 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Nov 4, 1925 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Addie Trent Cox

         Born: Mar 23, 1891 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1969 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: James Robert Cox (1850-1935)
       Mother: Martha Ester Trent (1859-1936)




Children
1 F Martha Gray Johnson

         Born: 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Page Doughton McCauley (1930-      )
         Marr: Jun 13, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Albert Franklin Cox and Donna Kay Rea




Husband Albert Franklin Cox (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Donna Kay Rea (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Edward Donald Rea (1939-2008)
       Mother: Peggy Jean McCrickard



 Other Spouse: David Owen Allee


Children

Notes: Marriage (Donna Kay Rea):

2d marr. for both & both prev. div. (he Sep. 1974, she Mar. 21, 1985). Marr. by K.R. Eanes, Min.


Notes: Marriage (David Owen Allee):

His 2d marr. (div. Jan. 1978), and her 1st marr. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Albert T. Cox and Melissa A. Hodges




Husband Albert T. Cox

         Born: Feb 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William H. Cox, Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)


     Marriage: Jan 16, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Melissa A. Hodges

         Born: Oct 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Dr., William Hodges (      -      )
       Mother: Susan Ann Julius (      -      )




Children
1 F Cora Cox

         Born: May 1879 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Shelhorse II (1861-      )
         Marr: Aug 4, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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James M. Edwards and Alice Cox




Husband James M. Edwards

         Born: Jan 8, 1843 - AL
         Died: 1925 - Catoosa Co., GA
       Buried:  - Nathan Anderson Cem., Ringgold, GA
     Marriage: Sep 2, 1888 - Catoosa Co., GA



Wife Alice Cox

         Born: Dec 8, 1856 - TN
         Died: Jul 18, 1933 - Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN
       Buried: Jul 19, 1933 - Nathan Anderson Cem., Ringgold, GA


       Father: Hiram Cox, Sr. (1812-      )
       Mother: Frances Cureton (1815-      )




Children

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Gustave Adolphus Giles and Alice Joanna Cox




Husband Gustave Adolphus Giles

          AKA: Guss
         Born: Aug 23, 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Giles-Cox Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 24, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Alice Joanna Cox

         Born: Feb 26, 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1923 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 1923 - Giles-Cox Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Capt., John Henry Cox (1834-1928)
       Mother: Judith Elizabeth Gravely (1845-1931)




Children
1 F Emma Giles

         Born: Dec 9, 1882 - Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
         Died: Jun 22, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Henry Clay Eanes, Sr. (1876-1922)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Harry Giles

         Born: Sep 21, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 1952 - Cascade Co., MT
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Lawn Mem. Cem., Great Falls, MT
       Spouse: Sallie Ferris Law (1880-1945)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Elizabeth Ann Giles

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Feb 29, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1972 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William J. Childress (1884-1932)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1913 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Spouse: Henry Solomon Teague (1867-1947)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Susan Giles

          AKA: Sue, Susie
         Born: Aug 19, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Dr., Frank Paul Turner, D.D.S. (1888-1975)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC


5 M Richard Davis Giles

         Born: Dec 21, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 1969 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Bassett Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Mary Wootsie Ramsey (1899-1967)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Ruth Ethel Giles

         Born: Jun 2, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1983 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Alcide Joseph Fischer, Jr. (1899-1990)
         Marr: Jun 20, 1923 - Waltham, MT


7 M George Thomas Giles

         Born: Oct 4, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jane Elizabeth Plybon (1907-1991)
         Marr: Oct 26, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Edward Gold Giles

         Born: Aug 1, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1994 - Elgin, Bastrop Co., TX
       Buried:  - Elgin City Cem., Elgin, Bastrop Co., TX
       Spouse: Mary Marguerite Dilcer (1918-1998)
         Marr: May 11, 1940 - Winchester, VA



Notes: Marriage (Alice Joanna Cox):

Their marriage date & place, Feb. 24, 1881, Pittsylvania Co., Va., came from the delayed birth certificate of their son George.



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