Early Southside Virginia Families



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Harvey Rolfe and Polly Swann




Husband Harvey Rolfe

         Born:  - VA
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Wife Polly Swann

         Born:  - VA
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Children
1 F Mildred Caroline Rolfe

         Born: May 26, 1846 - Cabell Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1929 - Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV
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       Spouse: Benjamin Franklin McGhee (1846-1930)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1867 - Lincoln Co., WV



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Michael Lewis Spier, Sr. and Joan Roller




Husband Michael Lewis Spier, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Clarence Everette Spier, Jr. (1922-2011)
       Mother: Helen Lucy Lawton Lewis (1921-      )


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Wife Joan Roller (details suppressed for this person)

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James Hylton Roop and Patsy Mae Wells




Husband James Hylton Roop

         Born: Mar 12, 1945 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 2009 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ferris Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Jul 7, 1967 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC



Wife Patsy Mae Wells

         Born: Aug 8, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Ferris Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Hassell Linwood Wells (1916-2004)
       Mother: Ada Mozelle Rakes (1918-1977)



 Other Spouse: James Eugene Amburn


Children

Notes: Marriage (Patsy Mae Wells):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (James Eugene Amburn):

Both single & worked in a furniture factory. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Philip Gordon Thompson and Lynn Roop




Husband Philip Gordon Thompson

         Born: Mar 7, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
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       Father: Carl Wallace Thompson
       Mother: Peggy Jean Craig (1939-1996)


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Wife Lynn Roop (details suppressed for this person)

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Hugh Muir Roper and Ruama Claire Smith




Husband Hugh Muir Roper

         Born: Aug 9, 1921 - Baltimore (city), MD
         Died: Jul 4, 2004 - Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD
       Buried:  - St. Johns Cem., Ellicott, Howard Co., MD
     Marriage: Oct 28, 1951 - Arlington, VA



Wife Ruama Claire Smith

         Born: Aug 2, 1928 - Bristol, VA
         Died: Nov 2, 2002 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried:  - Wyatt Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: James Earl Smith (1890-1975)
       Mother: Annie Maude Wyatt (1897-1946)




Children
1 M David Wallace Roper (details suppressed for this person)

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Notes: Marriage (Ruama Claire Smith):

He 30 & she 23. His 2nd & her 1st marr. (he prev. div.). He born Baltimore, Md. & she Bristol, Va. He was in the U.S. Air Force. S/o Wallace T. Roper & Lyla N. Ayler; D/o James E. Smith & Maude Wyatt. Marr. by R.B Watkins, Min.
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Samuel Edgar Thomas and Augusta Rorer




Husband Samuel Edgar Thomas

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Sep 13, 1880 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1957 - NC
       Buried: Jan 28, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
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Wife Augusta Rorer

         Born: May 6, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1967 - NC
       Buried: Jun 10, 1967 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Wilson T. Rorer (1851-1934)
       Mother: Lucy A. Moore (      -      )




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Barrett Wilmer Rorer and Katie E. Thompson




Husband Barrett Wilmer Rorer

          AKA: Barry
         Born: Nov 19, 1903 - Riceville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1998
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Mem. Pk. Cem., Augusta, GA
     Marriage: Dec 28, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Katie E. Thompson

         Born: Oct 28, 1902 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 3, 1960 - Callands H.S., Callands, VA
       Buried: Feb 5, 1960 - Thompson-Rorer Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Lorenza Edward Thompson (1877-1951)
       Mother: Mattie Sue Reynolds (1881-1922)




Children
1 F Barbara Frances Rorer

         Born: Feb 22, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 1946 - Thompson-Rorer Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Katie E. Thompson):

Both single, & born Pittsylvania Co., Va.


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Richard Sheckells and Martha Ellen Rorer




Husband Richard Sheckells

         Born: 1887 - Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE
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     Marriage: Jun 27, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Ellen Rorer

         Born: 1881-1886 - Franklin Co., VA
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       Father: Wilson T. Rorer (1851-1934)
       Mother: Lucy A. Moore (      -      )



 Other Spouse: William W. Meeks (1879-      ) - May 4, 1902 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Ellen Rorer):

He a wid., she div.


Notes: Marriage (William W. Meeks):

Both single.
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Elder, Layton Wingfield and Dora Mae Rorrer




Husband Elder, Layton Wingfield

         Born: Sep 16, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 12, 1972 - Elamsville PBC Cem., Elamsville, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Wingfield (1883-1942)
       Mother: Susan Catherine Gilbert (1885-      )


     Marriage: Jun 10, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Dora Mae Rorrer

         Born: Jan 4, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 2011 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jun 25, 2011 - Elamsville PBC Cem., Elamsville, VA


Children
1 M James Layton Wingfield (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Sandra Kathryn Pulliam



Notes: Marriage (Dora Mae Rorrer):

He once wid., she single. He a machine operator in a textile mill. Marr. by S.D. Koger, Min.
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Roger Dale Washburn and Karen Marie Rorrer




Husband Roger Dale Washburn (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Clarence Lee Washburn (1923-2015)
       Mother: Delsie Lorene Spencer (1928-2020)


     Marriage: 



Wife Karen Marie Rorrer (details suppressed for this person)

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 Other Spouse: Dennis Keith Eggleston


Children

Notes: Marriage (Karen Marie Rorrer):

Both single. Marr. by B.A. Washburn, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Lionel Todd Woodall and Lisa Carol Rorrer




Husband Lionel Todd Woodall (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Lionel Knicely Woodall (1931-2019)
       Mother: Pauline Lucy Merricks (1938-      )


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Wife Lisa Carol Rorrer (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Lisa Carol Rorrer):

Both single. Marr. by J.B. Salmons, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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John William Watkins and Elsie Anne Rose




Husband John William Watkins

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Dec 6, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 1976 - Roanoke Mem. Rehab. Ctr., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA


       Father: William Joseph Watkins (1878-1962)
       Mother: Lelia Susan Parcell (1879-1950)


     Marriage: Jul 9, 1928 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Elsie Anne Rose

         Born: Jun 17, 1911 - VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1996 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA


Children
1 M Robert Lee Watkins

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Aug 1, 1929 - VA
         Died: Jul 3, 2020 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Mary Jo Dingus (1928-2001)
         Marr: Bef 1954


2 F Barbara Jean Watkins

          AKA: Jeannie
         Born: Jul 23, 1933 - Roanoke Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1990 - Cobb Co., GA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Rev., Posey Lester Starkey, Jr. (living)


3 F Charlotte Anne Watkins (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Richard Edward Bushnell (living)
       Spouse: Lawrence Reed Brown (living)


4 F Patricia Diane Watkins

         Born: Aug 20, 1943 - Roanoke Co., VA
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       Spouse: Don Allen Jones, Jr. (living)
       Spouse: Harry Randolph Patterson (living)


5 M Bruce Wayne Watkins (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Linda Sue Basham (living)



Notes: Marriage (Elsie Anne Rose):

Marr. by B.F. Sublett, Min.
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Jefferson Nash Wright and Annie Louisa Ross




Husband Jefferson Nash Wright

          AKA: Jeff
         Born: May 17, 1840 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1920
       Buried:  - James P. Wright Cem., Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 4, 1886 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Annie Louisa Ross

         Born: Jan 30, 1851 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 6, 1935 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - James P. Wright Cem., Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 M Edgar N. Wright

         Born: Dec 1893 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Annie Louisa Ross):

From the book by Eunice B. Kirkman, compiled by O.E. Pilson, Editor: "Patrick County, Virginia, Marriages, 1875-1900", page 211, 4 March 1886: Jeff Nash Wright, widower, 45, born Patrick Co., Va., S/o Reuben & Delila Wright, married Annie Louisa Ross, 35, single, born Patrick Co., Va., D/o P.R. & M. Ross.
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Claude Buren Ross and Mary Thelma Tatum




Husband Claude Buren Ross

         Born: Dec 28, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 1973
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Brewster Ross (1875-1960)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth MacKenzie (1878-1972)


     Marriage: Apr 18, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Thelma Tatum

         Born: Sep 16, 1903 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 1961
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Davis Tatum (1869-1937)
       Mother: Nora E. Koger (1874-1952)




Children
1 F Thelma Jean Ross (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Thomas Calvin Matthews



Notes: Marriage (Mary Thelma Tatum):

He 34, she 32. 1st marr. & born Patrick Co. Va. He a salesman. S/o C.B. Ross & Mattie McKenzie; D/o C.D. Tatum & Nora Koger. Marr. Apr. 18, 1936, Rocky Mount, Va., by A.M.K. Reynolds, Min. (Lic. iss. Patrick Co., but marr. Rocky Mount, Franklin Co.)
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Don Hankins Ross, Sr.




Husband Don Hankins Ross, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Hon., James Asbury Ross, Judge (1911-1983)
       Mother: Mable Louise Hankins (1911-2004)


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Wife (details suppressed for this person)

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1 M Don Hankins Ross, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

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Posey James Ross and Eva M. Ross




Husband Posey James Ross

         Born: Oct 25, 1894 - VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk. Maus., Franklin Co., VA.


       Father: Charles Foster Ross (1843-1922)
       Mother: Frances Jane Jamison (1850-1945)


     Marriage: 1923



Wife Eva M. Ross

         Born: Apr 6, 1900 - VA
         Died: Sep 5, 1981 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk. Maus., Franklin Co., VA.


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eva M. Ross):

Owen Walter Ross, born May 19, 1924, was their eldest child. In the 1920 census, Eva is single and living in the household of her parents. Thus, it seems they married between 1920 and 1923; likely 1923.
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Ralph Ross and Fairy Simpson




Husband Ralph Ross

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Wife Fairy Simpson

         Born: Dec 23, 1902 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO
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       Father: Hillis J. Simpson (1875-      )
       Mother: Ida Covington (1877-1966)



 Other Spouse: Joshua Owen Butler, Sr. (1900-      ) - May 4, 1921 - Jackson Co., MO


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Robert Venable Ross and Lucinda M. Turner




Husband Robert Venable Ross

         Born: Dec 11, 1820 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ross Cem., Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 19, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lucinda M. Turner

         Born: Feb 11, 1825 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ross Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Meshack Turner (1799-1878)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Martin (1799/1803-1881)




Children
1 F Victoria Minerva Ross

         Born: Apr 19, 1847 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 12, 1944 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - McGhee Cem., Ferrum, VA
       Spouse: John Lodmer McGhee (1847-1927)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Joseph Peter Ross

         Born: Nov 27, 1855 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1948
       Buried:  - Ross Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Victoria Lovell (1893-1995)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA



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James Jackson Wright and Susan Cassie Ross




Husband James Jackson Wright

         Born: Oct 11, 1868 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1937 - Dodson, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Jefferson Nash Wright (1840-1920)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Via (1846-1885)


     Marriage: Dec 1896 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Susan Cassie Ross

         Born: Dec 18, 1870 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1944
       Buried:  - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Charles Foster Ross (1843-1922)
       Mother: Frances Jane Jamison (1850-1945)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Susan Cassie Ross):

He a wid., she single.
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Taylor Lybrook Ross and Rosebud Arden Stone




Husband Taylor Lybrook Ross

         Born: Mar 18, 1882 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1963 - Lynchburg Mem. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
     Marriage: Apr 6, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Rosebud Arden Stone

         Born: May 7, 1890 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1959 - Montvale, Bedford Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 16, 1959 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA


       Father: George Beauregard Stone (1861-1921)
       Mother: Eliza Anne Stone (1857-1947)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rosebud Arden Stone):

Both single.
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Posey Lester Thomas and Mary Somonia Rotenberry




Husband Posey Lester Thomas

         Born: Jun 16, 1912 - Vesta, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Thomas Cem., Vesta, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 10, 1933 - Salem, Culpeper Co., VA



Wife Mary Somonia Rotenberry

         Born: Aug 25, 1914 - McAlester, OK
         Died: Mar 20, 1958 - Meadows of Dan, VA
       Buried:  - George L. Thomas Cem., Patrick Co., VA


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Tremaine Edmond Wilson and Eleanor Roucek




Husband Tremaine Edmond Wilson

         Born: Dec 30, 1915 - Staley, Randolph Co., NC
         Died: Aug 22, 2004 - Elmira, Chemung Co., NY
       Buried: Aug 26, 2004 - Forest Lawn Cem., Elmira, NY


       Father: Elijah Franklin Wilson (1873-Aft 1930)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Patterson (1878-1954)


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1936



Wife Eleanor Roucek

         Born:  - Binghamton, Broome Co., NY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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Marvin Erbie Simmons and Effie Jane Rouse




Husband Marvin Erbie Simmons

         Born: May 19, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 16, 1980 - Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC


       Father: William Powell Simmons (1879-1915)
       Mother: Mary Lilla Lawrence (1880-1970)


     Marriage: Aug 6, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Effie Jane Rouse

         Born: Jan 5, 1915 - Carthage, Moore Co., NC
         Died: Feb 2, 2002 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 6, 2002 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Effie Jane Rouse):

Both single. He worked in the textile industry. License issued Aug. 6, 1938 in Henry Co., Va., and they were marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Earl Page Routten, Jr. and Regina Faye Stegall




Husband Earl Page Routten, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Regina Faye Stegall

         Born: Dec 10, 1952 - VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1996
       Buried:  - Clark Cem., Hampton City, VA


       Father: Tommie Joe Stegall, Jr. (1925-2009)
       Mother: Pauline Koger (1924-2002)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Regina Faye Stegall):

Both single. Marr. by W.H. Wooten, Min.
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Arthur Leroy Rowe and Catherine Louise Thompson




Husband Arthur Leroy Rowe

         Born: Feb 8, 1900 - Coalton, Jackson Co., OH
         Died: Apr 19, 1977 - Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
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       Father: Jacob Christian Rowe (1860-1947)
       Mother: Mary Addie McGhee (1863-1901)


     Marriage: Jun 11, 1932 - Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH



Wife Catherine Louise Thompson

         Born: Jun 2, 1910
         Died: Sep 7, 2000 - Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
       Buried: 


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Hubert Grady Waynick and Edith Ellane Rowland




Husband Hubert Grady Waynick

         Born: Jun 25, 1916 - Erin, Houston Co., TN
         Died: Aug 5, 1985 - KY
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     Marriage: Nov 22, 1947 - Detroit, Wayne Co., MI



Wife Edith Ellane Rowland

         Born: Feb 8, 1919 - Princeton, Caldwell Co., KY
         Died: Mar 28, 1974
       Buried: 


       Father: William F. Rowland (1881-1934)
       Mother: Lula Clift (1883-1960)




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Ernest William Rowland, Sr. and Sally Bell Wilson




Husband Ernest William Rowland, Sr.

         Born: Mar 24, 1906 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1968 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Washington Rowland (1883-1959)
       Mother: Annie Rebecca Sutphin (1885-1910)


     Marriage: Nov 11, 1960 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sally Bell Wilson

         Born: Sep 10, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1996 - Prince George's Co., MD
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Wilson (1880-1925)
       Mother: Mamie B. Bray (1886-1919)



 Other Spouse: John James Burnette (1872-1941) - May 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sally Bell Wilson):

Both once wid. Marr. by J.M. Hamm, Min.
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James Clement Rowland and Annabelle Wedding




Husband James Clement Rowland

          AKA: Jamie
         Born: 1905 - KY
         Died: 1988
       Buried:  - Rowland Cem., Flat Rock, Caldwell Co., KY


       Father: William F. Rowland (1881-1934)
       Mother: Lula Clift (1883-1960)


     Marriage: 



Wife Annabelle Wedding

         Born: Sep 10, 1902 - Caldwell Co., KY
         Died: Feb 12, 2000 - Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
       Buried:  - Rowland Cem., Flat Rock, Caldwell Co., KY


Children

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Unknown Rowland and Unknown Seay




Husband Unknown Rowland

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Wife Unknown Seay

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       Father: Matthew Seay, Sr. (1760-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Unknown (1761/1762-      )




Children
1 F Elizabeth Rowland

         Born: 1816 - VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Daniel Cheshire (1813-      )
         Marr: Dec 10, 1838 - Henry Co., VA



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William Washington Rowland and Annie Rebecca Sutphin




Husband William Washington Rowland

         Born: Oct 16, 1883 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 1959 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 1959 - Chestnut Level Bapt. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 12, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Rebecca Sutphin

         Born: Apr 23, 1885 - VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1910 - VA
       Buried:  - Chestnut Level Bapt. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Lona Jane Rowland

          AKA: Lonie
         Born: Jul 8, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Osborne Kirks (1902-1984)
         Marr: Jul 19, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Ernest William Rowland, Sr.

         Born: Mar 24, 1906 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1968 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Susie Louvenia Hubbard (Cir 1903-      )
         Marr: Apr 23, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Minnie Ree Brumfield (Cir 1915-      )
         Marr: Jun 9, 1956 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Sally Bell Wilson (1905-1996)
         Marr: Nov 11, 1960 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Charlie Carter Rowland

         Born: Sep 6, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thelma Harwood (1910-      )
         Marr: Dec 31, 1932 - Almond, Swain Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Annie Rebecca Sutphin):

He 19, she 18. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Boyd Edward Wallace and Agnes Myree Rowles




Husband Boyd Edward Wallace

          AKA: Buck
         Born: Jul 2, 1918 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1974 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


       Father: Nathaniel Valentine Wallace (1872-1937)
       Mother: Julia Levada Aaron (1878-1935)


     Marriage: Jul 24, 1939 - Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV



Wife Agnes Myree Rowles

         Born: Sep 9, 1920 - Sophia, Raleigh Co., WV
         Died: Jun 27, 2006
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Agnes Myree Rowles):

He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Raleigh Co., WV. Marr. by P.W. Nesper.
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Sidney Lee Royal and Grace Marie Wingfield




Husband Sidney Lee Royal

         Born: Sep 11, 1922 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Sep 25, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Marie Wingfield

         Born: Dec 9, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 2013 - VA
       Buried: Jul 8, 2013 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Stuart Edward Wingfield (1904-1929)
       Mother: Dessie Emily Boitnott (1901-1978)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Grace Marie Wingfield):

Both single. He a welder for DuPont. & she did textile work for Sale Knitting Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Jack Randall Stultz, Sr. and Joan Marie Royce




Husband Jack Randall Stultz, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: William Edwin Stultz (1891-1961)
       Mother: Sally Loretta Horne (Abt 1909-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Joan Marie Royce

         Born: Sep 4, 1930 - Washington, DC
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Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Marie Royce):

His 2d and her 3d marriage; both prev. div. Married Charles W. Bench (sic), Min.
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Curtis Harris Royster and Carrie Glenda Taylor




Husband Curtis Harris Royster

         Born: Apr 7, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 2006 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Carrie Glenda Taylor (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Carrie Glenda Taylor):

Divorced in Danville, Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of desertion, it was not contested, there was alimony awarded, and there were two minor children.
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Ben Johnson Wyatt, Sr. and Mary Virginia Rudd




Husband Ben Johnson Wyatt, Sr.

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Jan 1, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 2010 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA
       Buried: Nov 28, 2010 - Carl O. Moran Mem. Gar., Gretna, VA


       Father: Andrew Jackson Wyatt (1897-1987)
       Mother: Minnie Ethel Hankins (1900-1992)


     Marriage: Feb 12, 1951 - South Boston, Halifax Co., VA



Wife Mary Virginia Rudd

         Born: Apr 4, 1926 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 20, 2013 - Carl O. Moran Mem. Gar., Gretna, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Virginia Rudd):

He single, she once wid. He a farmer. Marr. by H.A. Glauss, Min.
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William Green Rudd, Jr. and Romaine Slaughter




Husband William Green Rudd, Jr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1926 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aft Oct 3, 1973



Wife Romaine Slaughter

         Born: Jul 31, 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 10, 1989 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC

 Other Spouse: James Ellery Bondurant (1921-1973) - Jul 1, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (James Ellery Bondurant):

Marr. by R.O. Respress, Min.
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Robert Anderson Rumley and Minnie Pearl Woodall




Husband Robert Anderson Rumley

         Born: Oct 5, 1889 - Gibsonville, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 1953 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 11, 1953 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie Pearl Woodall

         Born: Nov 9, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 11, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Patrick Woodall (1866-1902)
       Mother: Ranie Lee Eanes (1870-1954)




Children
1 M James Elwood Rumley

         Born: Jan 31, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Minnie Odell Belcher (1914-1980)
         Marr: Apr 1, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Robert Taylor Rumley

         Born: Jul 9, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Helen Barrett (1924-      )
         Marr: Oct 27, 1945 - York Co., SC
       Spouse: Joyce Faye Reece (living)


3 F Elizabeth Lee Rumley

         Born: Jun 25, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1977 - St. Mary's Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Alexander Harrison (1923-1986)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1952 - Richmond, VA


4 F Helen E. Rumley

         Born: 1927 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Minnie Pearl Woodall):

Both single.
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Robert Filmore Rumley and Fannie Ann Walker




Husband Robert Filmore Rumley

         Born: Mar 19, 1937 - VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1973 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Elwood Rumley (1915-1964)
       Mother: Minnie Odell Belcher (1914-1980)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1970 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Fannie Ann Walker

         Born: Jul 19, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Edward Walker (1908-1981)
       Mother: Mary Love Rigney (1906-1976)



 Other Spouse: James Buford Riddle (1924-1982) - Jun 25, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Bobby Gene Pruitt (1941-2024) - Feb 28, 1976 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie Ann Walker):

He single, she once div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; he was 10 years younger than Fannie.


Notes: Marriage (James Buford Riddle):

Both single. He a farmer. Lic. issued Jun. 24, 1944, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. She granted the divorce due to constructive desertion (sep. Aug. 3, 1966); two minor children.


Notes: Marriage (Bobby Gene Pruitt):

He 34 & she 48. His 2nd marr. (div.); her 3rd (div. a Rumley). S/o Joe Pruitt & Martha Sue Stegall; D/o Jim Ed Walker & Mary Love Rigney. Marr. Feb. 28, 1976, Henry Co., Va., by W.M. Clark, Jr., Min.; Div. Apr. 26, 1982, Henry Co., Va. (14 years his senior).
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Estel Charles Runyon and Martha Ruth Smith




Husband Estel Charles Runyon

         Born: Jan 17, 1895 - Elkhorn City, Pike Co., KY
         Died: May 31, 1950 - War, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Bluewell, WV
     Marriage: Sep 17, 1919 - McDowell Co., WV



Wife Martha Ruth Smith

         Born: Aug 12, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1965 - War, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Bluewell, WV


       Father: James Redd Smith, Atty. (1847-1934)
       Mother: Mary Emily Shelton (1859-1922)



 Other Spouse: John T. Keen (1871-Bef 1919) - Apr 28, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (John T. Keen):

Both single.
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James Richard Woodall and Mattie Rushing




Husband James Richard Woodall

         Born: Jun 25, 1857 - Crittenden Co., KY
         Died: 1927 - Crittenden Co., KY
       Buried:  - Mexico Cem., Mexico, KY


       Father: James Sampson Woodall III (1828-1899)
       Mother: Mary Jane Thomason (1836-Aft 1900)


     Marriage: May 5, 1897 - Crittenden Co., KY



Wife Mattie Rushing

         Born: 1866 - Crittenden Co., KY
         Died: 1937 - Crittenden Co., KY
       Buried:  - Mexico Cem., Mexico, KY


Children

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Robert B. Rushing and Florence Emma Woodall




Husband Robert B. Rushing

         Born: 1864
         Died: 1929
       Buried:  - Fredonia Cem., Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY
     Marriage: Oct 2, 1890 - Crittenden Co., KY



Wife Florence Emma Woodall

         Born: 1864 - Crittenden Co., KY
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Fredonia Cem., Fredonia, Caldwell Co., KY


       Father: James Sampson Woodall III (1828-1899)
       Mother: Mary Jane Thomason (1836-Aft 1900)




Children

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Clarke Russ and Mary Gardner Shorter




Husband Clarke Russ

         Born: 1923
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 15, 1944



Wife Mary Gardner Shorter

         Born: Jul 30, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 1950
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Booker Shorter (1878-1947)
       Mother: Olivia Jane Wyatt (1881-1971)




Children

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Robert Price Shupe and Florence Arvestia Russell




Husband Robert Price Shupe

         Born: Oct 2, 1893 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Apr 18, 1979 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
     Marriage: Nov 27, 1912 - Carroll Co., VA



Wife Florence Arvestia Russell

         Born: Apr 24, 1889 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Sep 25, 1949 - Princeton, Mercer Co., WV
       Buried:  - Resthaven Mem. Park, Princeton, WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Florence Arvestia Russell):

Both single.
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James Lacy Russell, Sr. and Lula Mae Webber




Husband James Lacy Russell, Sr.

         Born: Dec 8, 1903
         Died: Jan 27, 1979
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 3, 1941



Wife Lula Mae Webber

         Born: Mar 9, 1926 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frank Edward Webber (1899-1974)
       Mother: Verna Mae Farrar (1903-1980)



 Other Spouse: John Thomas Hackney (1921-1974) - Dec 23, 1944

 Other Spouse: Ralph Lewis


Children

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James Carroll Velin, Jr. and Jeanne Russell




Husband James Carroll Velin, Jr.

         Born: Jul 30, 1926 - AR
         Died: Jun 4, 1989
       Buried:  - Military Cem., San Antonio, TX
     Marriage: Cir 1947



Wife Jeanne Russell

         Born: Nov 4, 1928 - AL
         Died: Nov 21, 2005
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Donna Minette Velin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M James Carroll Velin III (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Eugenia Elizabeth Velin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Hassell Haley, Jr. (living)



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Martin Rupert Wright and Josephine Ann Russell




Husband Martin Rupert Wright

         Born: May 9, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1983 - Friendship Manor Conv. Hm., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Lewis Adams Wright (1862-1948)
       Mother: Alice Clementia Martin (1863-1899)


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1937 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Josephine Ann Russell

          AKA: Josie
         Born: Dec 29, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1983 - Friendship Manor Conv. Hm., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: James William Russell (1872-      )
       Mother: Cora A. Price (1881-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Josephine Ann Russell):

Both single. He was a life insurance agent. Marr. by R.S. Divers, Min.
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Martin Luther Tucker and Louisa F. Russell




Husband Martin Luther Tucker

         Born: Jan 19, 1869 - NC
         Died: Nov 28, 1935
       Buried:  - St. Martins Luth. Ch. Cem., Albemarle, NC
     Marriage: Apr 4, 1900 - Tyson, Stanly Co., NC



Wife Louisa F. Russell

         Born: Feb 5, 1876 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried:  - St. Martins Luth. Ch. Cem., Albemarle, NC


Children

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Harold James Still and Elma Joyce Rutherford




Husband Harold James Still

         Born: Sep 22, 1903 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1996 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Joseph Franklin Still (1867-1917)
       Mother: Sally Fannie Payne (1872-1964)


     Marriage: May 31, 1933 - Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA



Wife Elma Joyce Rutherford

         Born: Aug 16, 1903 - Marion, Smyth Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 1964 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elma Joyce Rutherford):

Both single.
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Charles Clayton Shropshire and Carrie Rutledge




Husband Charles Clayton Shropshire

         Born: Nov 1, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1974 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 15, 1974 - Crestview Mem. Pk., Rural Hall, NC


       Father: James David Shropshire (1852-1941)
       Mother: Phoebe Anne Roland (1857-1929)


     Marriage: 



Wife Carrie Rutledge

         Born: Sep 29, 1893
         Died: Mar 21, 1983
       Buried:  - Crestview Mem. Pk., Rural Hall, NC


Children

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Frank Hiram Rutledge and Dora Thomas




Husband Frank Hiram Rutledge

         Born: Jul 20, 1896
         Died: Jul 17, 1937 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Aug 2, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dora Thomas

         Born: Jan 12, 1898
         Died: Aug 17, 1980
       Buried:  - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC

 Other Spouse: Riley Franklin Willis (1882-1957) - Aft Nov 8, 1949


Children

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Hardy Columbus Rutledge, Sr. and Nannie Josephine Winn




Husband Hardy Columbus Rutledge, Sr.

         Born: Mar 12, 1891 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 20, 1964 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 22, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Elijah Wade Rutledge (1861-1947)
       Mother: Minnie Frances Gibson (1864-1936)


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie Josephine Winn

         Born: Sep 16, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1976 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Thomas Andrew Winn (1860-1930)
       Mother: Elizabeth Sanford Thomasson (1862-1946)




Children

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Alvin Wayne Taylor and Mary Jane Rutledge




Husband Alvin Wayne Taylor

          AKA: Al
         Born: Aug 24, 1945 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 11, 2024 - Big Elm Nur. Ctr., Kannapolis, NC
       Buried: Aug 24, 2024 - Hankins-Martin-Haley Cem., Graystone, VA


       Father: Robert Edward Taylor (1915-1988)
       Mother: Grace Frances Willis (1918-2006)


     Marriage: Abt 1965



Wife Mary Jane Rutledge

         Born: Oct 2, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 1, 2006 - CMC-Northeast Hosp., Concord, NC
       Buried: Aug 4, 2006 - Hankins-Martin-Haley Cem., Graystone, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Rutledge):

Divorce date from her FindAGrave memorial.
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Ernest Jacob Rutrough and Minnie Virginia Wells




Husband Ernest Jacob Rutrough

         Born: Jan 14, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1996 - Boones Mill, VA
       Buried:  - Cedar Lawn Mem. Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: John Tazewell Rutrough (      -      )
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Flora (      -      )


     Marriage: Aug 27, 1928 - Montgomery Co., VA



Wife Minnie Virginia Wells

         Born: Oct 6, 1905 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1984 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried:  - Cedar Lawn Mem. Pk., Roanoke, VA


Children

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Paris Linwood Wimbish and Sandra Marie Ruvolo




Husband Paris Linwood Wimbish

         Born: Oct 31, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Sandra Marie Ruvolo (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Marie Ruvolo):

His 3d marr., her 2d (both prev. div). Marr. by C.E. Rains, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Calvin Coolidge Tolley and Pearlie Susan Ryan




Husband Calvin Coolidge Tolley

         Born: 1921 - Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1982
       Buried: 


       Father: Willie Jackson Tolley (1899-1974)
       Mother: Myrtle Margaret Dickerson (1902-1990)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1942 - Appomattox Co., VA



Wife Pearlie Susan Ryan

         Born: 1926 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children


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