Early Southside Virginia Families



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Chester Purdy and Eliza Wilkes




Husband Chester Purdy

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Wife Eliza Wilkes

          AKA: Lizzie
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Children
1 M James M. Purdy

         Born: Feb 21, 1880 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jul 14, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 16, 1950 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Lillie May Gregory (1883-1961)
         Marr: Feb 15, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Donald Eugene Stanley and Deborah Lynn Purdy




Husband Donald Eugene Stanley

         Born: Feb 15, 1936 - VA
         Died: Jun 19, 2021 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Cremated
     Marriage: 



Wife Deborah Lynn Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Edward Lemuel Purdy (1917-2001)
       Mother: Louise Donovant (1929-2022)



 Other Spouse: Sherman Leon Hopkins


Children

Notes: Marriage (Deborah Lynn Purdy):

His 3rd marr., her 2nd; both prev. div. Marr. by A. Browder, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Sherman Leon Hopkins):

1st marr.; Marr. by C.L. Kirkman, Min.; Div. Roanoke, Va.
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Eddie L. Purdy and Darlene Unknown




Husband Eddie L. Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Edward Lemuel Purdy (1917-2001)
       Mother: Louise Donovant (1929-2022)


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Wife Darlene Unknown (details suppressed for this person)

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Ezekiel Purdy and Nancy Spencer




Husband Ezekiel Purdy

         Born: 1782 - VA
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     Marriage: Jan 20, 1806 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Nancy Spencer

         Born: 1785 - VA
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Children
1 M John James Purdy, Sr.

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: Bef 1871
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       Spouse: Martha Susanna Spencer (1832-1929)
         Marr: Oct 26, 1848 - Patrick Co., VA



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Robert Walker Wray and Henrietta E. Purdy




Husband Robert Walker Wray

         Born: Nov 14, 1862 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 18, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 19, 1938
     Marriage: 



Wife Henrietta E. Purdy

         Born: Sep 6, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 2, 1956 - Shiloh Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Columbia Green Purdy (1850-1943)
       Mother: Sarah Matilda Dillon (1854-1925)




Children

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Robert Lee Turner and Iris Bertha Purdy




Husband Robert Lee Turner

         Born: Apr 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 13, 1960 - Horsepasture Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George W. Turner (1884-1948)
       Mother: Martha A. Stone (1883-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Iris Bertha Purdy

         Born: Feb 9, 1909 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Robert Dewey Turner

         Born: Sep 28, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 26, 1965 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Gracie Alma Thacker (1933-2024)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Iris Mabel Turner (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Robert Roger McBride (living)


3 M Lloyd Wayne Turner (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Wanda Lee Hill (living)
       Spouse: Patricia Ann Turner (living)



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James Michael Purdy and Carolyn Faye Wilson




Husband James Michael Purdy

         Born: Mar 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 16, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
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       Father: James Otis Purdy (1927-2007)
       Mother: Martha Gertrude Joyce (1926-2014)


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Wife Carolyn Faye Wilson (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Carolyn Faye Wilson):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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James Michael Purdy and Debra Renna Robertson




Husband James Michael Purdy

         Born: Mar 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 16, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Otis Purdy (1927-2007)
       Mother: Martha Gertrude Joyce (1926-2014)


     Marriage: 



Wife Debra Renna Robertson (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Debra Renna Robertson):

Both single (but he was prev. married in 1967, to Carolyn Faye Wilson). Marr. by R.E. O'Quinn, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Jesse David Purdy and Carrie Maja Washburn




Husband Jesse David Purdy

          AKA: Davie
         Born: Jun 2, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 1959 - Shenandoah Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Jan 5, 1959 - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: John James Purdy, Jr. (1854-1902)
       Mother: Ann Marie Eggleston (1853-      )


     Marriage: Sep 4, 1902 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Carrie Maja Washburn

         Born: Nov 1883 - VA
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       Father: Shadrack T. Washburn (1853-1909)
       Mother: Virginia Jenette Smith (1857-1941)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Carrie Maja Washburn):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Calvin Wetzell Ramsey and Jo Ann Purdy




Husband Calvin Wetzell Ramsey

         Born: Jan 29, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1970 - Trung Tin, Quang Nam, Vietnam, Asia
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Pete Ramsey (1914-1997)
       Mother: Mabel Foster Watkins (1912-2010)


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Wife Jo Ann Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Edward Lemuel Purdy (1917-2001)
       Mother: Louise Donovant (1929-2022)



 Other Spouse: Bobby Lee Lawson


Children

Notes: Marriage (Jo Ann Purdy):

Both single. Marr. by J.M. Wood, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Bobby Lee Lawson):

His 1st marr., her 2nd (prev. wid.). Marr. by C.L. Kirkman, Min.
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John James Purdy, Sr. and Martha Susanna Spencer




Husband John James Purdy, Sr.

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: Bef 1871
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       Father: Ezekiel Purdy (1782-      )
       Mother: Nancy Spencer (1785-      )


     Marriage: Oct 26, 1848 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Martha Susanna Spencer

          AKA: Peggy, Susan
         Born: 1832 - VA
         Died: Jul 1929
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       Father: Lewis Spencer (1804-      )
       Mother: Priscilla Adams (1812-      )




Children
1 M Joshua T. Purdy

         Born: Aug 1849 - VA
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       Spouse: Sarah A. L. Tudor (1845-      )
         Marr: Mar 20, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA


2 M Columbia Green Purdy

         Born: Aug 4, 1850 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Sarah Matilda Dillon (1854-1925)
         Marr: Nov 2, 1871 - Henry Co., VA


3 M John James Purdy, Jr.

         Born: Sep 20, 1854 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1902 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Old Spray Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ann Marie Eggleston (1853-      )
         Marr: Mar 31, 1874 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary J. Purdy

         Born: 1855 - VA
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5 M Peter Purdy

         Born: 1856 - VA
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6 F Nancy D. Purdy

         Born: 1857 - VA
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7 F July Purdy

         Born: 1858 - VA
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8 F Drucilla Purdy

         Born: Aug 31, 1858 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 29, 1946
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Abner Bryant (1861-1917)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA


9 M Abram Thomas Purdy

         Born: Feb 1, 1859 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 1942
       Buried:  - Purdy-Wagoner Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: Louisa Virginia Joyce (1859-      )
         Marr: Nov 27, 1879 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Susanna Spencer):

From the book compiled by Lela C. Adams: "Marriages of Patrick County, Virginia, 1791-1850", p. 98, 26 Oct. 1848: John James Purdy & Peggy Susanna Spencer, D/o Lewis Spencer. Surety: Ezekiel Purdy.
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Joshua T. Purdy and Sarah A. L. Tudor




Husband Joshua T. Purdy

         Born: Aug 1849 - VA
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       Father: John James Purdy, Sr. (1830-Bef 1871)
       Mother: Martha Susanna Spencer (1832-1929)


     Marriage: Mar 20, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Sarah A. L. Tudor

         Born: Dec 1845 - VA
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Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah A. L. Tudor):

From the book by Jimmie Martin Steel, compiler: "Patrick County, Virginia, Marriages, 1854-1874", p. 74, 20 Mar. 1867: Joshua L. Purdy, 18, parents: John & P.L. Purdy, married Sarah A.L. Tuder, 22, parents: Wm. & Joycie Tuder (Tudor).
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Larry Wayne Stanley and Judy Carolyn Purdy




Husband Larry Wayne Stanley

         Born: Oct 3, 1949 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Feb 3, 2022
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       Father: Salathiel Earl Stanley (1925-1998)
       Mother: Gaynelle Marie Wilson (1923-2010)


     Marriage: 



Wife Judy Carolyn Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: James Otis Purdy (1927-2007)
       Mother: Martha Gertrude Joyce (1926-2014)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy Carolyn Purdy):

Both single, & 18. He born Roanoke, Va. & she Henry Co., Va. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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Lee Vester Purdy and Loma Jane Stantliff




Husband Lee Vester Purdy

         Born: Oct 27, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 17, 1969 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Columbia Green Purdy (1850-1943)
       Mother: Sarah Matilda Dillon (1854-1925)


     Marriage: Jul 18, 1961 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Loma Jane Stantliff

          AKA: Naomi
         Born: Jun 17, 1899 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1982 - Surry Community Nursing Center, Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 5, 1982 - New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, New Hope, Surry Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Loma Jane Stantliff):

Marr. by A.R. Pyrtle, Min.
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Thomas Green Purdy and Nellie Elizabeth Thompson




Husband Thomas Green Purdy

         Born: Apr 28, 1932 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 3, 1979 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Buried:  - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: James Cornelius Purdy (1889-1952)
       Mother: Edna Lera Goard (1909-1985)


     Marriage: Jul 28, 1952 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nellie Elizabeth Thompson

         Born: Jul 26, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 28, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 30, 1960 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr. (1895-1949)
       Mother: Susanna E. Donovant (1899-1972)



 Other Spouse: Warren Harden Carter (1922-1993) - Aug 11, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Elizabeth Thompson):

He 22, she 24. S/o J. & Edna L. Purdy; D/o Elija Thompson & Susie Pratt. Marr. in Reidsville, NC, by D.A. Winstead, JP.
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Ronald Ray Talbott and Betty Irene Purgason




Husband Ronald Ray Talbott

         Born: Dec 16, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 18, 1995
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Daniel Ray Talbott (1914-1967)
       Mother: Corinna Wilson Pulliam (1912-2007)


     Marriage: Apr 5, 1958 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Betty Irene Purgason

          AKA: Becky
         Born: Nov 4, 1934 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 30, 2020 - Hospice Home of Rockingham County, Wentworth, NC
       Buried: Jan 3, 2021 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Irene Purgason):

He 21, she 23. S/o D.R. & Corina Talbott; D/o W.P. & Lillian Purgason. Marr. in the Greenwood Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, NC, by R.L. Turner, Min.
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Harold Dean Purgason and Wilma Ann Vernon




Husband Harold Dean Purgason

         Born: Oct 17, 1933 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Aug 15, 1995
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Wife Wilma Ann Vernon (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Willie Mason Vernon (1911-1994)
       Mother: Opal Verona Smith (1916-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Wilma Ann Vernon):

Marr. by R.B. Asbill, Min.
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William T. Young and Grace C. Purnell




Husband William T. Young

         Born: Jun 24, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1986 - Sanford, Seminole Co., FL
       Buried:  - Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., FL


       Father: Haley Reeves Young (1853-      )
       Mother: Virginia Blanch Bradley (1861-      )


     Marriage: Aft 1919



Wife Grace C. Purnell

         Born: Jul 8, 1903 - KY
         Died: Mar 5, 1943 - Huntington, WV
       Buried:  - Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV


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John Raymond Wray and Helen Purtee




Husband John Raymond Wray

         Born: 1902 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James Robert Wray (1875-1948)
       Mother: Anne Eliza Morris (1878-1975)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1925 - Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH



Wife Helen Purtee

         Born: 1904-1907 - Adams Co., OH
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Children

Notes: Marriage (Helen Purtee):

Both single.
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Timothy Riddle and Beverly Ann Puryear




Husband Timothy Riddle

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Wife Beverly Ann Puryear (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Huel West Puryear (1942-      )
       Mother: Shirley Ann Bowens



 Other Spouse: Barry Lynn Hankins

 Other Spouse: Clifton Dean Barrow, Sr.


Children

Notes: Marriage (Barry Lynn Hankins):

Both single. Marr. by C.E. Cheseldine, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Clifton Dean Barrow, Sr.):

He single, she once div. (Div. Jun. 1985, Henry Co., Va).
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Edward Bruce Puryear and Nancy Ann Saunders




Husband Edward Bruce Puryear

         Born: Nov 30, 1933 - Denniston, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1990
       Buried:  - Halifax Memorial Gardens, Halifax Co., VA
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Wife Nancy Ann Saunders (details suppressed for this person)

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 Other Spouse: James Clarence Swanson


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Ann Saunders):

He 51, she 37. 2nd marr., both prev. wid. S/o Edward John Puryear & Gracie Gravett; D/o Hugh Scott Saunders, Jr., & Mary Paschal. Marr. by F.E. Washburn, Min.


Notes: Marriage (James Clarence Swanson):

He 23, she 19. Both single & born Danville, Va. He a car dealer & she a student. S/o Thomas Amos Swanson & Dorothy Haley; D/o Hugh Scott Saunders & Mary Paschal. Marr. by P.H. Ricketts, Min.
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Edward Michael Puryear and Anne Marie Swanson




Husband Edward Michael Puryear (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Anne Marie Swanson (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Thomas Amick Swanson (1911-1985)
       Mother: Dorothy Frances Haley (1920-2016)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Anne Marie Swanson):

He 29, she 25. 1st marr. S/o Edward Bruce Puryear & Shirley Conner; D/o Thomas Swanson & Dorothy Haley. Marr. by F.E. Washburn, Min.
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Dr., George Edmund Waller, MD and Sarah Louise Putzel




Husband Dr., George Edmund Waller, MD

         Born: Oct 17, 1838 - VA
         Died: Feb 2, 1915
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Waller (1792-1875)
       Mother: Eliza Finley Waller (1808-1880)


     Marriage: Sep 10, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Louise Putzel

         Born: Mar 11, 1846 - Orange Co., NC
         Died: Mar 20, 1921 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Louise Putzel):

Both single.
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Joseph Pyatt, Sr. and Sarah Jane Still




Husband Joseph Pyatt, Sr.

          AKA: Joseph Pyatt
         Born: 1755 - Coventry, Warwickshire, Eng.
         Died: 1838 - Burke Co., NC
       Buried:  - Nebo Cem., Burke Co., NC
     Marriage: Jul 26, 1782 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sarah Jane Still

         Born: 1764 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1857 - Burke Co., NC
       Buried:  - Nebo Cem., Burke Co., NC


       Father: Patrick Still (Bef 1733-1775)
       Mother: Mary Unknown (Bef 1733-Bef 1780)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jane Still):

Marr. by T. Sparks, Min.

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Floyd Franklin Woodall and Helen Pyles




Husband Floyd Franklin Woodall

         Born: Jul 22, 1929 - Lincoln Co., WV
         Died: Feb 11, 1998 - Wayne Co., WV
       Buried:  - Docks Cem., Kenova, Wayne Co., WV


       Father: Basil Franklin Woodall (1909-1994)
       Mother: Sylvia Jewell Linville (1913-2004)


     Marriage: 



Wife Helen Pyles

         Born: Jan 30, 1923 - Wayne Co., WV
         Died: Nov 5, 2003 - Cabell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Docks Cem., Kenova, Wayne Co., WV


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Carlton Philip White and Mary Ann Pyne




Husband Carlton Philip White (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Claude Hugh White (1908-1961)
       Mother: Janice Louise Minter (1919-2010)


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Wife Mary Ann Pyne (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Pyne):

Both single. He in the U.S. Marine Corps & she a teacher. Marr. by R.C. Fenning, Min.
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Edward Washington Shelton and Clara Mae Pyron




Husband Edward Washington Shelton

         Born: Oct 19, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 2002 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
     Marriage: Mar 8, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Clara Mae Pyron

         Born: Aug 1, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Abingdon Pl., Danville, VA
       Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Charlie Albert Pyron (1895-1972)
       Mother: Dona Bernine Compton (1901-1929)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Clara Mae Pyron):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by R.L. McLees, Min.
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John Louis Simpson, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Pyron




Husband John Louis Simpson, Jr.

         Born: Sep 7, 1920 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
         Died: Aug 12, 2006 - Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee, USA
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Mem. Pk., Oak Ridge, TN
     Marriage: Dec 20, 1947 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Ann Pyron

         Born: Jun 25, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 2019 - Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee, USA
       Buried: May 19, 2019 - Oak Ridge Mem. Pk., Oak Ridge, TN


       Father: Charlie Albert Pyron (1895-1972)
       Mother: Dona Bernine Compton (1901-1929)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Pyron):

He 27, she 21. S/o John Simpson & Lotta S. Midgett; D/o Charlie A. & Dona C. Pyron. Marr. by Clyde Darsie, Min.
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James Albert Pyron and Ruth Louise Tarkenton




Husband James Albert Pyron

         Born: Jun 23, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1942
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       Father: Charlie Albert Pyron (1895-1972)
       Mother: Dona Bernine Compton (1901-1929)


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1941 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA



Wife Ruth Louise Tarkenton

         Born: Jan 18, 1923 - Creswell, Washington Co., NC
         Died: Jun 10, 1998 - Creswell, Washington Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Louise Tarkenton):

Both single. He worked for Capitol Transit Co. Married in a civil ceremony.
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James Colbert Pyron and Frieda B. Venske




Husband James Colbert Pyron

         Born: Jun 8, 1894 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 18, 1935 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pyron Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Humphrey M. Pyron (1847-1913)
       Mother: Sarah Frances Jones (1854-1897)


     Marriage: 1919



Wife Frieda B. Venske

         Born: Sep 29, 1894 - MI
         Died: Oct 2, 1971 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children
1 M James Carl Pyron

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 4, 2014 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nancy Elois Grogan (1924-1993)
         Marr: Jul 26, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Frieda B. Venske):

In the 1930 census both are 35, and both married at 25. Their eldest child James Carl Pyron was born Jun. 2, 1920, thus, they were married in 1919.
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Thaddeus Moorman Salmons and America Pyrtle




Husband Thaddeus Moorman Salmons

         Born: Feb 24, 1803 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 5, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John R. Salmons (      -      )
       Mother: Mary Davis (1776/1777-      )


     Marriage: Feb 23, 1832 - Henry Co., VA



Wife America Pyrtle

         Born: Oct 12, 1808 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John Price Pyrtle (1772-1836)
       Mother: Mary W. Maupin (1777-1851)




Children
1 F Josephine Salmons

         Born: 1832 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Henry B. Dillon (1825-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1856 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John Salmons

         Born: 1833 - VA
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3 F Mary Salmons

         Born: 1836 - VA
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4 M James Salmons

         Born: 1838 - VA
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5 F America Salmons

         Born: 1840 - VA
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6 M Thaddeus Salmons

         Born: 1841 - VA
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7 M William Salmons

         Born: 1843 - VA
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8 F Julia Salmons

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1929 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (America Pyrtle):

Marr. by O. Minter, Min.
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William Henry Slaydon and Bessie Lillian Pyrtle




Husband William Henry Slaydon

         Born: 1888 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
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     Marriage: Aug 11, 1912 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC



Wife Bessie Lillian Pyrtle

         Born: Feb 6, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 4, 1918
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       Father: Jesse Samuel Pyrtle (1847-1933)
       Mother: Zella Ann Lawrence (1847-1920)




Children

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Thomas K. Turner and Caroline Pyrtle




Husband Thomas K. Turner

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         Died: Bef Nov 16, 1850
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     Marriage: Sep 1, 1825 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Caroline Pyrtle

         Born: 1804 - VA
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Children
1 F America Turner

         Born: 1825 - VA
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2 F Lucy A. Turner

         Born: 1827 - VA
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3 F Elizabeth Turner

         Born: 1830 - VA
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4 F Jane Turner

         Born: 1833 - VA
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5 F Emma Turner

         Born: 1835 - VA
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6 F Mary L. Turner

         Born: 1837 - VA
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7 F Sarah Turner

         Born: 1839 - VA
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8 F Susan C. Turner

         Born: Apr 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: David Witt Wells (1832-1899)
         Marr: Nov 21, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA


9 F Martha Turner

         Born: 1843 - VA
         Died: 
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10 F Margaret F. Turner

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
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Gcoy Esyer Seal and Hessie Virginia Pyrtle




Husband Gcoy Esyer Seal

          AKA: Coy
         Born: Mar 12, 1885 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Mar 3, 1966 - Patrick, Chesterfield Co., SC
       Buried:  - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SC
     Marriage: May 17, 1908 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC



Wife Hessie Virginia Pyrtle

         Born: May 24, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1973 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SC


       Father: Jesse Samuel Pyrtle (1847-1933)
       Mother: Zella Ann Lawrence (1847-1920)




Children
1 F Josie Seal

         Born: Feb 15, 1913 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Apr 8, 2008 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: James Ernest Fry, Sr. (1908-1967)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



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James Franklin Pyrtle and Alphe Tucker




Husband James Franklin Pyrtle

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Aug 24, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 29, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 30, 1938 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC


       Father: Jesse Samuel Pyrtle (1847-1933)
       Mother: Zella Ann Lawrence (1847-1920)


     Marriage: Apr 23, 1911 - White Oak, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Alphe Tucker

         Born: May 23, 1871 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 12, 1945 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC


Children

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Wesley Shumate and Josephine Pyrtle




Husband Wesley Shumate

         Born: Jan 1817 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 3, 1836 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Josephine Pyrtle

         Born: 1812-1814 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 15, 1900
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Daniel Shumate

         Born: 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Shumate

         Born: 1839 - VA
         Died: 
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3 M Samuel P. Shumate

         Born: Apr 24, 1841 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 1913
       Buried:  - Shelton Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary L. Turner (1841-1923)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1867 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Lewis Shumate

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Silas Shumate

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M William Shumate

         Born: 1848 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Lucy Ann Shumate

         Born: Mar 31, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1938
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: James Riley Thomasson (1844-1927)
         Marr: Apr 6, 1871 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Mary Pocahontas Shumate

         Born: Jan 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wells Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Hamilton Wells (1849-1921)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1873 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Josephine Pyrtle):

The orig. deah cert. of son Thomas shows their birth place as Henry Co., Va.
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William Austin Pyrtle and Dora Jane Wells




Husband William Austin Pyrtle

          AKA: Will
         Born: May 24, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Jesse Samuel Pyrtle (1847-1933)
       Mother: Zella Ann Lawrence (1847-1920)


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dora Jane Wells

         Born: Sep 26, 1892 - VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1983 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Edward Wells, Sr. (1858-      )
       Mother: Julia E. Atkinson (1862-Bef 1898)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dora Jane Wells):

Marr. by J.W. (unreadable), Min.
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David Qualls, Sr. and Judith Unknown




Husband David Qualls, Sr.

         Born: 1740 - America
         Died: Aft 1804 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Judith Unknown

         Born: 1744
         Died: 1804
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Qualls

         Born: 1759 - VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1838 - Todd Co., KY
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Pelfry (1767-1848)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1791 - Henry Co., VA


2 M William Qualls

         Born: Jan 18, 1764 - VA
         Died: 1836 - Coffee Co., TN
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Lamb (1772-      )
         Marr: Jan 12, 1788 - Botetourt Co., VA


3 F Judith Qualls

         Born: 1775
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Farris (Cir 1770-      )
         Marr: Jan 6, 1792 - Henry Co., VA



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William R. Qualls




Husband William R. Qualls

         Born: 
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     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Nancy E. Qualls

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John W. Austin (1864-      )
         Marr: Jun 24, 1883 - Hardin Co., TN



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Eric Joseph Zabel and Rosemary Catherine Quatman




Husband Eric Joseph Zabel (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Rosemary Catherine Quatman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Father: Fred Anthony Quatman (1918-2007)
       Mother: Virginia Dare Overton (1915-1999)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rosemary Catherine Quatman):

He 22, she 20. 1st marr., & born District of Columbia. S/o Edmund Alfred Zabel & Eleanor Lah; D/o Frederick Anthony Quatman & Virginia Dare Overton. Marr. by P. Helles, Min.
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Harold Walter Queen and Linda Gayle Wells




Husband Harold Walter Queen (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Linda Gayle Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Father: Rev., Robert James Wells, Sr. (1911-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Louise Gammon (1914-2002)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Gayle Wells):

He 22, she 18. 1st marr. He born Newton, NC & she South Boston, Va. He a tabulating analyst. S/o Paul Harold Queen & Sarah Francis Britain; D/o Robert James Wells & Mamie Louise Gammon. Marr. by R.J. Wells, Min.
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James W. Queen and Lena Mae Washburn




Husband James W. Queen

         Born: 1915 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 14, 1942 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC (prob.)



Wife Lena Mae Washburn

         Born: May 7, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elder, Peter James Washburn (1882-      )
       Mother: Sallie Lena Stone (1880-1958)




Children

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George Quesenberry and Joannah Webb




Husband George Quesenberry

         Born: Feb 4, 1816 - Grayson Co., VA
         Died: Jun 4, 1877 - Carroll Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 1, 1835 - Grayson Co., VA



Wife Joannah Webb

         Born: Jun 16, 1817 - VA
         Died: May 28, 1884 - Carroll Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Webb (1792-1876)
       Mother: Hannah Cox (1800-1890)




Children

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Leo Carlos Quesenberry and Anna Margaret Woody




Husband Leo Carlos Quesenberry

         Born: Jan 26, 1921 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Jan 1975 - Bradshaw, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Princeton, WV
     Marriage: Mar 11, 1944 - McDowell Co., WV



Wife Anna Margaret Woody

         Born: Feb 29, 1924 - Coalwood, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Jan 26, 2009 - Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Princeton, WV


       Father: Earnest Norman Woody, Sr. (1889-1982)
       Mother: Blanche McArthur Jarrett (1899-1950)




Children

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Wesley Dean Saul and Nancy Ellen Quinn




Husband Wesley Dean Saul

         Born: Apr 21, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 2002 - New River Valley Med. Ctr., Radford, VA
       Buried: Aug 1, 2002 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Herman Benford Saul (1917-1977)
       Mother: Vera Lauretta Ferguson (1917-1998)


     Marriage: 



Wife Nancy Ellen Quinn (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Ellen Quinn):

His 2nd marr., her 1st; he prev. div. Marr. by M. Hylton, Min.; Div. Franklin Co., Va.
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Billy Reed White and Peggy Quinn




Husband Billy Reed White

         Born: Aug 23, 1940 - VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2021
       Buried: Mar 23, 2021 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Clarence William White (1909-1991)
       Mother: Ruby Bell Carter (1918-1997)


     Marriage: 



Wife Peggy Quinn (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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Children

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Gerald Leo Quirk, Sr. and Roslyn Marie Richardson




Husband Gerald Leo Quirk, Sr.

         Born: Aug 18, 1910 - Boston, Suffolk Co., MA
         Died: Sep 25, 1965 - VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Jan 22, 1938 - Roanoke Co., VA



Wife Roslyn Marie Richardson

         Born: May 4, 1915 - Sandy River, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 26, 2009 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dr., Justus Elijah Richardson, M.D. (1876-1949)
       Mother: Katherine Buford Hundley (1889-1946)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Roslyn Marie Richardson):

Both single. He an athletic director. Lic. issued Jan. 22, 1938, Roanoke Co., Va. Marr. by E.D. Poe, Min.
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James Edgar Rea and Augusta Radford




Husband James Edgar Rea

         Born: Jan 11, 1900 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1975 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Radford Family Cem., Floyd Co., VA


       Father: John William Rea, Sr. (1873-1949)
       Mother: Lou Anna Covington (1877-1965)


     Marriage: Aug 13, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Augusta Radford

         Born: Feb 26, 1901 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1989
       Buried:  - Radford Family Cem., Floyd Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Augusta Radford):

He 28, she 27. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Floyd Co., Va. S/o J.W. Rea & Louanna Covington; D/o G.W. Radford & Elizabeth Nolan.
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Joshua Radford and Frances Thompson




Husband Joshua Radford

         Born: 1795 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1864 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Thompson

         Born: 1795 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 25, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 M George Radford

         Born: 1831 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Celia Ann Radford

         Born: 1834 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William L. Gillespie (1835-1862)
         Marr: Feb 13, 1862 - Floyd Co., VA


3 F Mildred Elizabeth Radford

         Born: 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James O. Gillespie (1834-      )
         Marr: Jan 7, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA



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Jack Radish and Annie Reamey




Husband Jack Radish

         Born: 1890 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Annie Reamey

         Born: Nov 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Randolph Reamey (1859-1905)
       Mother: Barbara C. Holder (1870-      )




Children

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Harold Wilson Ragland and Sally Frances Richardson




Husband Harold Wilson Ragland

         Born: May 12, 1910 - Buckingham Co., VA
         Died: Dec 13, 1942 - Cumberland Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 15, 1942 - Lynchburg (city), VA
     Marriage: Jul 22, 1939 - Lynchburg (city), VA



Wife Sally Frances Richardson

         Born: Sep 30, 1912 - Lynchburg (city), VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1975
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA


       Father: William Abner Richardson (1865-1949)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Carter (1876-1952)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sally Frances Richardson):

he 27, she 26. 1st marr. He born Buckingham Co., Va. & she Lynchburg, Va. S/o Samuel F. Ragland & Myrtle Baber; D/o William A. Richardson & Sallie Elizabeth Carter. Marr. Jul. 22, 1937, Lynchburg (city), Va., by G.M. Bishop, Min.
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John Roswell Reynolds and Barbara Alma Ragle




Husband John Roswell Reynolds

         Born: Jun 21, 1928 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 28, 1976 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Jul 30, 1976 - Kerrs Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stony Creek, NC


       Father: Charlie Thomas Reynolds (1895-1963)
       Mother: Mamie Smith (1907-1958)


     Marriage: Aft Apr 9, 1956



Wife Barbara Alma Ragle

         Born: May 2, 1941 - Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Jul 11, 2015
       Buried:  - Kerrs Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stony Creek, NC


Children

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Floyd Clark Taylor and Bernice C. Ragsdale




Husband Floyd Clark Taylor

         Born: Jun 12, 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1963 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 14, 1963 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: James Daniel Taylor (1850-      )
       Mother: Sallie A. Scarce (1851/1852-      )


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1906 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Bernice C. Ragsdale

         Born: Jul 23, 1886 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 29, 1951 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Bernice C. Ragsdale):

Both single.
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Eugene Gerald Yates, Sr. and Edith May Ragsdale




Husband Eugene Gerald Yates, Sr.

         Born: Jun 4, 1902 - NC
         Died: Apr 20, 1983 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1919



Wife Edith May Ragsdale

         Born: Feb 10, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 26, 1961 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 28, 1961 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


Children
1 F Bernice Marie Yates

         Born: Mar 13, 1924 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 2009 - Clapps Conv. Hm., Pleasant Garden, NC
       Buried: May 1, 2009 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Kenneth Lee Austin, Sr. (1923-2005)
         Marr: Sep 22, 1945 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Joseph Ragsdale and Sarah Shelburne




Husband Joseph Ragsdale

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter Ragsdale (      -      )
       Mother: Alice Drury (      -      )


     Marriage: Nov 17, 1791 - Lunenburg Co., VA



Wife Sarah Shelburne

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Shelburne (      -      )
       Mother: 




Children
1 F Permelia Ragsdale

         Born: 1793 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Matthew Marable (1786-Abt 1867)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1808 - Lunenburg Co., VA




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