Early Southside Virginia Families



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James Edwin Whetzel and Donna Lynn Griggs




Husband James Edwin Whetzel (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Donna Lynn Griggs

         Born: Apr 19, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 23, 2022 - Fishersville, Augusta Co., VA
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       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Jr. (1925-1999)
       Mother: Doris E. Wimbish (1929-2013)




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Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a DTI student, and she was a student. Married by Clifford T. Hill, Bapt. Min.
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James N. Slaughter and Dorothy Ann Griggs




Husband James N. Slaughter

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Wife Dorothy Ann Griggs

          AKA: Dolly
         Born: Dec 9, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1934 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
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       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )




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Edmund Griggs




Husband Edmund Griggs

         Born: Jan 1857 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Pleasant William Griggs (1809-1860)
       Mother: Margaret W. Hankins (1812-      )





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Eldridge C. Griggs




Husband Eldridge C. Griggs

         Born: Dec 1868 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Joseph C. Griggs (1845-      )
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Hankins (1843-      )





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Elisa H. Griggs




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Wife Elisa H. Griggs

         Born: 1896 - VA
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       Father: John H. Griggs (1855/1858-      )
       Mother: Mollie L. Horsley (1872-      )




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Elizabeth Dillard Griggs




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Wife Elizabeth Dillard Griggs

         Born: Feb 19, 1885 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1919 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Samuel J. Griggs (1857-1893)
       Mother: Ella Dillard (1858-1930)




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James Thomas Taylor and Fannie Lee Griggs




Husband James Thomas Taylor

         Born: Sep 9, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - John M. Brown Cem., Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 20, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Fannie Lee Griggs

         Born: Nov 5, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1948 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - John M. Brown Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )




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Florence Griggs




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Wife Florence Griggs

          AKA: Flora
         Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )




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Thomas Orson Martin and Frances Elizabeth Griggs




Husband Thomas Orson Martin

         Born: Sep 1843 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: William Orson Martin (1818-      )
       Mother: Mary Catherine Riddle (1824-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: Dec 10, 1869 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Elizabeth Griggs

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Nov 1, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1934 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 1934 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Pleasant William Griggs (1809-1860)
       Mother: Margaret W. Hankins (1812-      )




Children
1 M Henry Thomas Martin

         Born: Mar 11, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1934 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 22, 1934 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


2 F Maggie Lee Martin

         Born: Jan 24, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1975 - Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA
       Spouse: Robert J. Flippen (1870-      )
         Marr: Nov 3, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Samuel C. Martin

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Mar 3, 1878 - VA
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4 M Charles C. Martin

         Born: Mar 17, 1879 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


5 F Minnie Florence Martin

         Born: Jan 20, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 10, 1956 - Mt. Pleasant Meth. Ch. Cem., Kimesville, NC
       Spouse: John H. Shoffner (1878-      )
         Marr: Jan 16, 1907 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Garfield W. Martin

         Born: Dec 1881 - Henry Co., VA
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7 F Susan J. Martin

         Born: Sep 1884 - Henry Co., VA
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8 F Myrtle Sallie Martin

          AKA: Myrtie
         Born: Sep 1889 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: James Alfred Grant (1893-1972)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Freddie E. Griggs




Husband Freddie E. Griggs

         Born: Jul 1888 - VA
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       Father: William J. Griggs (1861-      )
       Mother: Lucy J. Ashby (1864-      )





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George A. Griggs and Jennie Shelton




Husband George A. Griggs

         Born: 1863 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )


     Marriage: Dec 12, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jennie Shelton

         Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: George A. Shelton (Cir 1843-      )
       Mother: Mary A. Forbes (1849-      )




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1 M Artimus Franklin Griggs

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Apr 30, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 20, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 22, 1965 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Lelia A. Austin (1894-1986)
         Marr: Feb 3, 1915 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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George E. Griggs and Frances Wills




Husband George E. Griggs

         Born: Oct 9, 1814 - VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jul 15, 1836 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Wills

         Born: 1817 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1854 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA


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1 M Thomas Griggs

         Born: 1836 - VA
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2 M Joseph Griggs

         Born: 1838 - VA
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3 M William Griggs

         Born: 1840 - VA
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4 M Jeremiah W. Griggs

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: Jul 5, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 1920 - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Emaline Elizabeth King (1848-1923)
         Marr: Oct 15, 1865 - Henry Co., VA


5 M George Ira Griggs

         Born: Aug 25, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1912
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan Walker Churchill (1860-1934)
         Marr: Nov 12, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Nancy Griggs

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
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7 F Susan J. Griggs

         Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Sol Franklin (1838-      )
         Marr: Apr 21, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



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George R. Griggs




Husband George R. Griggs

         Born: 1839 - VA
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       Father: Wesley Griggs (1808-      )
       Mother: Susan W. King (1824-Bef 1880)





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Capt. Greenbury Thornton Griggs




Husband Capt. Greenbury Thornton Griggs

          AKA: Green
         Born: Feb 22, 1845 - VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1898
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Peter Franklin Griggs (1814-      )
       Mother: Dorothy Clanton (1822-      )





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Howell Lewis Griggs and Nancy Griggs




Husband Howell Lewis Griggs

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Wife Nancy Griggs

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Dec 9, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX
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       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )




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Ira Griggs and Sarah M. King




Husband Ira Griggs

         Born: 1815 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Jeremiah Michael Griggs (1776-1858)
       Mother: Kathy Stultz (1775-      )


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1836 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah M. King

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1819 - VA
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1 F Nancy Elizabeth Griggs

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: 1843 - VA
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       Spouse: Philip Hodnett (1833-      )
         Marr: Abt 1858-1859 - Henry Co., VA



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Irene J. Griggs




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Wife Irene J. Griggs

         Born: Aug 1894 - VA
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       Father: William J. Griggs (1861-      )
       Mother: Lucy J. Ashby (1864-      )




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James Griggs




Husband James Griggs

         Born: 1838 - VA
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       Father: Pleasant William Griggs (1809-1860)
       Mother: Margaret W. Hankins (1812-      )





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James Griggs




Husband James Griggs

         Born: 1861 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )





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James W. Griggs




Husband James W. Griggs

         Born: Aug 1891 - VA
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       Father: William J. Griggs (1861-      )
       Mother: Lucy J. Ashby (1864-      )





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James W. Griggs




Husband James W. Griggs

         Born: Jul 1896 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Walter R. Griggs (1866-Bef 1910)
       Mother: Mary Ann Winn (1871-      )





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James William Griggs and Virginia Vert Land




Husband James William Griggs

          AKA: Jimmie
         Born: May 19, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1993 - Sumter Co., GA
       Buried:  - Oak Grove Cem., Americus, GA


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)


     Marriage: Feb 23, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Virginia Vert Land

         Born: Dec 9, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 7, 1976 - Sumter Co., GA
       Buried:  - Oak Grove Cem., Americus, GA


       Father: Edward Forest Land (1880-1957)
       Mother: Sarah Virginia Lawson (1877-1965)




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Notes: Marriage

Both were 21, single, and born in Rockingham Co., NC. Son of A.H. Griggs & May Bud Hankins; dau. of E.F. Land & Sarah Lawson.
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Jeremiah Griggs and Jennie Love




Husband Jeremiah Griggs

          AKA: Jerry
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       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )


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Wife Jennie Love

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Jeremiah Michael Griggs and Betsey Minter




Husband Jeremiah Michael Griggs

         Born: Jan 1776 - VA
         Died: Feb 1858 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Nov 30, 1799 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kathy Stultz (1775-      ) - Apr 7, 1804 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Patsey Perkinson (      -      ) - Jun 4, 1817 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Pedigo (1786/1790-      ) - Nov 18, 1820 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Betsey Minter

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       Father: John Minter (      -      )
       Mother: 




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Jeremiah Michael Griggs and Kathy Stultz




Husband Jeremiah Michael Griggs

         Born: Jan 1776 - VA
         Died: Feb 1858 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Apr 7, 1804 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Betsey Minter (      -      ) - Nov 30, 1799 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Patsey Perkinson (      -      ) - Jun 4, 1817 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Pedigo (1786/1790-      ) - Nov 18, 1820 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Kathy Stultz

          AKA: Katie
         Born: 1775
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       Father: Adam Stultz I (1745-Bef 1845)
       Mother: Mary Gravely (1748-Aft 1805)




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1 M Wesley Griggs

         Born: Jul 12, 1808 - VA
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       Spouse: Susan W. King (1824-Bef 1880)
         Marr: Sep 10, 1838 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Ira Griggs

         Born: 1815 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Sarah M. King (1819-      )
         Marr: Nov 9, 1836 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Apr. 7, 1804 is the "Bond Date". They probably married later in 1804, or maybe even 1805. Since she was already 29, they might have married the same day as the bond. Her name appears spelled here as Caty, but later Katie, Catie, and eventually Kathy.
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Jeremiah Michael Griggs and Patsey Perkinson




Husband Jeremiah Michael Griggs

         Born: Jan 1776 - VA
         Died: Feb 1858 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Jun 4, 1817 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Betsey Minter (      -      ) - Nov 30, 1799 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kathy Stultz (1775-      ) - Apr 7, 1804 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Pedigo (1786/1790-      ) - Nov 18, 1820 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Patsey Perkinson

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Jeremiah Michael Griggs and Sarah Pedigo




Husband Jeremiah Michael Griggs

         Born: Jan 1776 - VA
         Died: Feb 1858 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Nov 18, 1820 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Betsey Minter (      -      ) - Nov 30, 1799 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kathy Stultz (1775-      ) - Apr 7, 1804 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Patsey Perkinson (      -      ) - Jun 4, 1817 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Pedigo

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1786-1790 - VA
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       Father: Joseph Pedigo (      -      )
       Mother: 




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1 M John G. Griggs

         Born: 1823 - VA
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       Spouse: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )
         Marr: Nov 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Lewis Julius Griggs

         Born: 1828 - VA
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       Spouse: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )
         Marr: Abt 1854-1855 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Susan Griggs

         Born: 1828 - VA
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4 F Nancy Griggs

         Born: 1830 - VA
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Jeremiah W. Griggs and Emaline Elizabeth King




Husband Jeremiah W. Griggs

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: Jul 5, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 1920 - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George E. Griggs (1814-1882)
       Mother: Frances Wills (1817-1854)


     Marriage: Oct 15, 1865 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Emaline Elizabeth King

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Jun 20, 1848 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1923 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Lewis Graves King, Sr. (1820-1865)
       Mother: Elizabeth King (1822-      )




Children
1 M Jesse F. Griggs

         Born: Apr 1869 - Henry Co., VA
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2 M George Lewis Griggs

         Born: Jan 7, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1957 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Flora Ida Dillon (1870-1933)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA



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Jesse Griggs and Martha Walton




Husband Jesse Griggs

         Born: 1777 - VA
         Died: Bef Mar 7, 1811 - Nottoway Co., VA
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Wife Martha Walton

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1 F Mary Ann Antony Griggs

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       Spouse: William Merricks (      -      )
         Marr: Abt Oct 10, 1816 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Jesse Antony Griggs

         Born: Sep 9, 1806 - Nottoway Co., VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1879 - Wilson Co., TN
       Buried: 1879 - Grigg Graveyard, Wilson Co., TN
       Spouse: Mary H. Tompkins (1806-1880)
         Marr: Abt Sep 18, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Pleasant William Griggs

         Born: 1809 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Margaret W. Hankins (1812-      )
         Marr: Apr 14, 1836 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Jesse Antony Griggs and Mary H. Tompkins




Husband Jesse Antony Griggs

         Born: Sep 9, 1806 - Nottoway Co., VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1879 - Wilson Co., TN
       Buried: 1879 - Grigg Graveyard, Wilson Co., TN


       Father: Jesse Griggs (1777-Bef 1811)
       Mother: Martha Walton (      -      )


     Marriage: Abt Sep 18, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary H. Tompkins

         Born: Jul 30, 1806 - VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1880 - Wilson Co., TN
       Buried: 1880 - Grigg Graveyard, Wilson Co., TN


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Jesse C. Griggs




Husband Jesse C. Griggs

         Born: 1856 - VA
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       Father: Peter Franklin Griggs (1814-      )
       Mother: Dorothy Clanton (1822-      )





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Jesse F. Griggs




Husband Jesse F. Griggs

         Born: Apr 1869 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Jeremiah W. Griggs (1844-1920)
       Mother: Emaline Elizabeth King (1848-1923)





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Hugh Elmore Citty and Joan Griggs




Husband Hugh Elmore Citty (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Russell Geter Citty (1900-1969)
       Mother: Mary Alma Price (1904-1982)


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Wife Joan Griggs

         Born: Apr 1, 1936
         Died: Nov 30, 2006
       Buried:  - Church of the Ephiphany Cem., Eden, NC


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Elbert Eugene Lucas and Joan Lillian Griggs




Husband Elbert Eugene Lucas

         Born: Sep 13, 1926 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
         Died: May 31, 1988 - Pelham, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Jul 5, 1953 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Joan Lillian Griggs

         Born: Aug 2, 1931 - NC
         Died: Oct 15, 1973 - Pelham, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 17, 1973 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)




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John Griggs




Husband John Griggs

         Born: 1892 - VA
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       Father: John H. Griggs (1855/1858-      )
       Mother: Mollie L. Horsley (1872-      )





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John G. Griggs and Sarah F. Stultz




Husband John G. Griggs

         Born: 1823 - VA
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       Father: Jeremiah Michael Griggs (1776-1858)
       Mother: Sarah Pedigo (1786/1790-      )


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah F. Stultz

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1826 - VA
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       Father: Adam Stultz II (1796-Aft 1860)
       Mother: Elizabeth Taylor (1802-Bef 1860)




Children
1 M William Griggs

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
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2 M Joseph Lewis Griggs

         Born: Jan 1850 - Henry Co., VA
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3 M Benjamin Franklin Griggs

         Born: 1851 - Henry Co., VA
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4 F Mary Ann Griggs

         Born: Dec 1852 - VA
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       Spouse: Thomas M. Oakley (1854-1939)
         Marr: 1879


5 F Sarah Elizabeth Griggs

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: May 15, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1893
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Lafayette Smith Grogan (1855-1938)
         Marr: Jan 17, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Sudie Jane Griggs

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Sep 7, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Patrick Henry Bocock (1860-1940)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


7 M John M. Griggs, Jr.

         Born: 1857-1859 - Henry Co., VA
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8 M James Griggs

         Born: 1861 - Henry Co., VA
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9 M George A. Griggs

         Born: 1863 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Jennie Shelton (1873-      )
         Marr: Dec 12, 1889 - Henry Co., VA


10 M Joseph Robert Griggs

         Born: 1864 - Henry Co., VA
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11 F Rosa E. Griggs

          AKA: Rose
         Born: 1866 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Thomas G. Oakley (1859-      )
         Marr: Nov 2, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


12 F Florence Griggs

          AKA: Flora
         Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA
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John H. Griggs and Mollie L. Horsley




Husband John H. Griggs

         Born: 1855-1858 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Samuel Griggs (1831-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Mary A. Earles (1829-      )


     Marriage: Jan 26, 1888 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mollie L. Horsley

         Born: 1872 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Benjamin Franklin Horsley (1850-      )
       Mother: Cornelia Unknown (1844-      )




Children
1 M Arch Holland Griggs, Sr.

          AKA: Archie
         Born: Sep 14, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 5, 1964 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)
         Marr: May 28, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC


2 M John Griggs

         Born: 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Nancy P. Griggs

         Born: 1894 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Elisa H. Griggs

         Born: 1896 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

He was a widower and she was single.
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John M. Griggs, Jr.




Husband John M. Griggs, Jr.

         Born: 1857-1859 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John Rodgers Griggs and Elva Jacqueline Caudle




Husband John Rodgers Griggs

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Sep 4, 1937 - NC
         Died: Jan 12, 2023 - Carilion Franklin Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)


     Marriage: 



Wife Elva Jacqueline Caudle (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. Married by Daniel W. Patterson, Bapt. Min.
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Joseph Griggs




Husband Joseph Griggs

         Born: 1838 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George E. Griggs (1814-1882)
       Mother: Frances Wills (1817-1854)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Joseph C. Griggs and Mary Elizabeth Hankins




Husband Joseph C. Griggs

         Born: May 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Pleasant William Griggs (1809-1860)
       Mother: Margaret W. Hankins (1812-      )


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1866 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Hankins

         Born: Jan 1843 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Allen Hankins (1817-1875)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Barrow (1825-      )



 Other Spouse: George H. Clements (1839-      ) - Oct 28, 1858 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Eldridge C. Griggs

         Born: Dec 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Clara Belle Griggs

         Born: Apr 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nathan Gilmore Rigney (1862-1916)
         Marr: Apr 3, 1885 - Caswell Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

He was single and she was a widow.
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Joseph Lewis Griggs




Husband Joseph Lewis Griggs

         Born: Jan 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Joseph Robert Griggs




Husband Joseph Robert Griggs

         Born: 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Isaac Lee Smathers and Katherine Maybud Griggs




Husband Isaac Lee Smathers

         Born: Oct 12, 1915 - Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1991 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 22, 1945 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Katherine Maybud Griggs

         Born: Jan 11, 1923 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 6, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)



 Other Spouse: Oscar Hayward Bray (Abt 1918-      ) - Nov 18, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Richard Nathan Jackson (1926-2013) - Jun 24, 1960 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 29 and she 21. Son of L.S. & Ella Smathers; dau. of A.H. & Maybud Griggs. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Richard Nathan Jackson and Katherine Maybud Griggs




Husband Richard Nathan Jackson

         Born: Oct 25, 1926 - Belfast, Waldo Co., ME
         Died: Mar 28, 2013
       Buried:  - Maine Veterans Mem. Cem., Augusta, ME
     Marriage: Jun 24, 1960 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Katherine Maybud Griggs

         Born: Jan 11, 1923 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 6, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)



 Other Spouse: Oscar Hayward Bray (Abt 1918-      ) - Nov 18, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Isaac Lee Smathers (1915-1991) - May 22, 1945 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 34 and she 37. Both once divorced, but not so in her case, this is definitely her 3rd marriage. He was a mechanic, and she did textile work. Son of Roy A. Jackson & Lillian Flanders; dau. of Arch Holland & Maybud Hankins. Married by Richard Smith, Bapt. Min.
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Lewis Henry Griggs and Susanna Smith




Husband Lewis Henry Griggs

         Born: Sep 15, 1865
         Died: 1946 - Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Susanna Smith

          AKA: Sukie
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Lewis Julius Griggs and Sarah Dandridge Maddox




Husband Lewis Julius Griggs

         Born: 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jeremiah Michael Griggs (1776-1858)
       Mother: Sarah Pedigo (1786/1790-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1854-1855 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Dandridge Maddox

         Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jeremiah Griggs

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jennie Love (      -      )


2 F Dorothy Ann Griggs

          AKA: Dolly
         Born: Dec 9, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1934 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James N. Slaughter (      -      )


3 F Susan Alzie Griggs

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Jun 10, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1930
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Hylton (      -      )
       Spouse: Robin Flood (      -      )
         Marr: Nov 13, 1892 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Nancy Griggs

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Dec 9, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Howell Lewis Griggs (      -      )


5 F Martha Jane Griggs

          AKA: Patty
         Born: Sep 22, 1860
         Died:  - Amherst Co., TX
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Hugh Moore (      -      )
         Marr: Sep 11, 1890


6 M John Wesley Griggs

         Born: Mar 15, 1862
         Died: Jul 24, 1889
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Bettie Brown (      -      )


7 F Fannie Lee Griggs

         Born: Nov 5, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1948 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - John M. Brown Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: James Thomas Taylor (1850-1921)
         Marr: Jan 20, 1884 - Patrick Co., VA


8 M Lewis Henry Griggs

         Born: Sep 15, 1865
         Died: 1946 - Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susanna Smith (      -      )


9 F Mary Katherine Griggs

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Oct 4, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1951
       Buried:  - Gregory Cem., Franklin Turnpike, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Adolphus Gregory (1847-1936)
         Marr: Apr 7, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA


10 F Leora Mortimore Griggs

         Born: Jul 15, 1869
         Died: Jan 6, 1945 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Rufus Brown (      -      )
         Marr: Mar 6, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA


11 M William Franklin Griggs

         Born: Feb 1, 1871
         Died:  - Marietta, OK
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ada Cashion (      -      )



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Lucille E. Griggs




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Lucille E. Griggs

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Walter Griggs, Sr. (1879-1931)
       Mother: Lucy Emma Davis (1882-      )




Children

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Margaret H. Griggs




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Margaret H. Griggs

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Dec 26, 1881 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 1891 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Ira Griggs (1845-1912)
       Mother: Susan Walker Churchill (1860-1934)




Children

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Joseph Hugh Moore and Martha Jane Griggs




Husband Joseph Hugh Moore

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 11, 1890



Wife Martha Jane Griggs

          AKA: Patty
         Born: Sep 22, 1860
         Died:  - Amherst Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828-      )
       Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836-      )




Children

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Frank Leroy Jones and Mary Abby Griggs




Husband Frank Leroy Jones

         Born: Abt 1915 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frank Last Jones (1886-1960)
       Mother: Martha Davis (1881-1968)


     Marriage: Aug 13, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Abby Griggs

         Born: Dec 12, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 25, 1985 - Gibsonville, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gibsonville City Cem., Gibsonville, NC


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)



 Other Spouse: Marvin Carlton Hill (1928-1986) - Dec 19, 1959 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 23 and she 21. Both single. He born in Draper, NC, and she in Spray, NC. Son of F.L. Jones & Martha Davis; dau. of A.H. Griggs & Maybelle Hankins. Married by M.T. Souell (sic), Christian Min.
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Marvin Carlton Hill and Mary Abby Griggs




Husband Marvin Carlton Hill

         Born: Dec 5, 1928 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 19, 1986 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gibsonville City Cem., Gibsonville, NC
     Marriage: Dec 19, 1959 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Margaret Self (1916-1994) - May 30, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Abby Griggs

         Born: Dec 12, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 25, 1985 - Gibsonville, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gibsonville City Cem., Gibsonville, NC


       Father: Arch Holland Griggs, Sr. (1890-1964)
       Mother: Maybud Hankins (1896-1979)



 Other Spouse: Frank Leroy Jones (Abt 1915-      ) - Aug 13, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

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Thomas M. Oakley and Mary Ann Griggs




Husband Thomas M. Oakley

         Born: Jan 1854 - VA
         Died: Mar 1939 - NC
       Buried: Mar 20, 1939


       Father: Henry Oakley (1822-      )
       Mother: Mary Thacker (      -Bef 1880)


     Marriage: 1879



Wife Mary Ann Griggs

         Born: Dec 1852 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John G. Griggs (1823-      )
       Mother: Sarah F. Stultz (1826-      )




Children
1 M John H. Oakley

         Born: Sep 30, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M James Oakley

         Born: Jan 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Thomas Cleveland Oakley

          AKA: Cleve
         Born: Jun 12, 1885 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 11, 1966
       Buried:  - Roberts-Sneed Cem., Price, NC
       Spouse: Edna Clarence Roberts (1887-1972)
         Marr: Aug 6, 1905 - Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Hallie Mae Oakley

         Born: Sep 13, 1890 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 20, 1989 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Deep Springs Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Daniel Cox (1889-1947)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1911 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



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William Merricks and Mary Ann Antony Griggs




Husband William Merricks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt Oct 10, 1816 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Antony Griggs

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Griggs (1777-Bef 1811)
       Mother: Martha Walton (      -      )




Children

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Mary E. Griggs




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Mary E. Griggs

         Born: 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William W. Griggs (1878-      )
       Mother: Rosa Etta Adkins (1883-1937)




Children


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