Early Southside Virginia Families



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Joseph Edward Wells and Minnie Edith Shelton




Husband Joseph Edward Wells

         Born: Sep 25, 1920 - Mtn. Valley, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Roland Wells (1898-1980)
       Mother: Pearl W. Powell (1896-1920)


     Marriage: Oct 14, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Minnie Edith Shelton

         Born: Sep 12, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 2017 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Apr 16, 2017 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Minnie Edith Shelton):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by G.A. Castevens, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Richard Jackson Turner and Nancy Lee Shelton




Husband Richard Jackson Turner (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Nancy Lee Shelton

         Born: May 31, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 2020 - NC
       Buried: Oct 1, 2020 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Luther Ham Shelton (1911-1985)
       Mother: Minnie Ingram Vernon (1915-1994)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Lee Shelton):

Marr. by J.H. Grogan, Min.
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Albert Lancaster Turner and Olga Thelma Shelton




Husband Albert Lancaster Turner

         Born: Feb 16, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 9, 1936 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Prillaman Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Fleming Lee Turner (1864-      )
       Mother: Maggie Virginia Jarrett (1878-1959)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Olga Thelma Shelton

         Born: May 9, 1906 - VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA

 Other Spouse: John Milton Sigmon (1903-1985) - Aft May 9, 1936


Children
1 F Bernice M. Turner

         Born: 1928 - Franklin Co., VA
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2 F Maggie Ruth Turner (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Samuel Edward Moran


3 F Dorothy M. Turner (details suppressed for this person)

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Notes: Marriage (John Milton Sigmon):

May 9th was the death date of her 1st husband Albert Lancaster.
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John Milton Sigmon and Olga Thelma Shelton




Husband John Milton Sigmon

         Born: Jan 20, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1985 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: John T. Sigmon (1864-1943)
       Mother: Elvira Cahill (1869-1953)


     Marriage: Aft May 9, 1936



Wife Olga Thelma Shelton

         Born: May 9, 1906 - VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA

 Other Spouse: Albert Lancaster Turner (1902-1936) - Dec 26, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Olga Thelma Shelton):

May 9th was the death date of her 1st husband Albert Lancaster.
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Oliver H. Shelton and Lavenia Whitehurst




Husband Oliver H. Shelton

         Born: 1817 - VA
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     Marriage: Nov 21, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lavenia Whitehurst

         Born: 1812 - VA
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Children
1 M Mary A. Shelton

         Born: 1841 - VA
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2 F Sallie L. Shelton

         Born: 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Edmund Tompkins (1833-      )
         Marr: Jun 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Littleberry Winn (1825-1911)
         Marr: Mar 17, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA


3 F Margaret J. Shelton

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Apr 1846 - Patrick Co., VA
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       Spouse: George Washington Weaver (1847-      )
         Marr: Sep 3, 1871 - Patrick Co., VA


4 F Lucy Shelton

         Born: 1847 - VA
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Pines Henderson Shelton and Mary Emeline Wyatt




Husband Pines Henderson Shelton

         Born: Jul 18, 1809 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 1888 - Windsor, Henry Co., MO
       Buried:  - Laurel Oak Cem., Windsor, MO


       Father: James Shelton (1760-1817)
       Mother: Frances Smith Allen (1787-1849)


     Marriage: Feb 23, 1847 - St. Charles Co., MO



Wife Mary Emeline Wyatt

         Born: 1826 - MO
         Died: Bef Dec 27, 1852
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Children
1 F Margaret Fredoris Shelton

         Born: 1848 - MO
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2 M John L. Shelton

         Born: Feb 9, 1851 - MO
         Died: Jun 29, 1916
       Buried:  - Laurel Oak Cem., Windsor, MO




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Richard Wesley Shelton and Laurie Wattlington




Husband Richard Wesley Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: William Elliott Shelton
       Mother: Shirley Elaine Hankins


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Wife Laurie Wattlington

         Born:  - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
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       Father: Clay Wattlington (      -      )
       Mother: Debbie Woods (      -      )




Children
1 F Sarah Brooke Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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Robert Lee Shelton and Grace M. Vernon




Husband Robert Lee Shelton

         Born: Aug 24, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
     Marriage: Feb 16, 1932 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace M. Vernon

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Nov 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1988 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC


       Father: Richard Peter Vernon, Jr. (1868-1942)
       Mother: Susan Jane Watkins (1873-1957)




Children
1 M Walter Mason Shelton

         Born: Jan 17, 1933 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 1992 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Emma Jane Hill (1935-2008)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1952 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Paul Clinton Shelton

         Born: May 30, 1935 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 13, 1963 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC



3 M Robert Moyer Shelton

         Born: 1936 - NC
         Died: Mar 3, 1981 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC



4 F Lillie Jacqueline Shelton

         Born: Feb 16, 1938 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 15, 2020
       Buried: Dec 19, 2020 - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Chester Harlowe Bowling (living)


5 F Victoria Anne Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Ted Martin (living)


6 M Clyde Weldon Shelton

         Born: Feb 2, 1942 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 3, 2004 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 6, 2004 - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


7 M Glenn Roger Shelton

         Born: Oct 20, 1946 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 17, 2019 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: May 19, 2019 - Pres. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
       Spouse: Ruby Glidewell (living)



Notes: Marriage (Grace M. Vernon):

Both single.
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Edmund Tompkins and Sallie L. Shelton




Husband Edmund Tompkins

         Born: 1833 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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     Marriage: Jun 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie L. Shelton

         Born: 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Oliver H. Shelton (1817-      )
       Mother: Lavenia Whitehurst (1812-      )



 Other Spouse: Thomas Littleberry Winn (1825-1911) - Mar 17, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie L. Shelton):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry County, Va., Register of Marriages No. 1, 1853-1893, page 10, 25 June 1861: Edmund Thompkins, 27, single, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., S/o P.J. & Eleanor Thompkins, married Sallie L. Shelton, 17, single, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., D/o O.H. & L. Shelton.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas Littleberry Winn):

From the book by Jimmie Martin Steele: "Patrick County, Virginia, Marriages, 1854-1874", p. 99, 17 Mar. 1869: Thomas L. Winn, 42, born Brunswick Co., Va., S/o James & Nancy Winn, married Sallie L. Tompkins, 23, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., D/o O.H. & Luvenia Shelton.
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Thomas Littleberry Winn and Sallie L. Shelton




Husband Thomas Littleberry Winn

         Born: Nov 24, 1825 - Brunswick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1911
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Sibley Winn (1795-1843)
       Mother: Nancy Susan Cole (1799-1872)


     Marriage: Mar 17, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Sallie L. Shelton

         Born: 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Oliver H. Shelton (1817-      )
       Mother: Lavenia Whitehurst (1812-      )



 Other Spouse: Edmund Tompkins (1833-      ) - Jun 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Robert R. Winn

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Notes: Marriage (Sallie L. Shelton):

From the book by Jimmie Martin Steele: "Patrick County, Virginia, Marriages, 1854-1874", p. 99, 17 Mar. 1869: Thomas L. Winn, 42, born Brunswick Co., Va., S/o James & Nancy Winn, married Sallie L. Tompkins, 23, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., D/o O.H. & Luvenia Shelton.


Notes: Marriage (Edmund Tompkins):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry County, Va., Register of Marriages No. 1, 1853-1893, page 10, 25 June 1861: Edmund Thompkins, 27, single, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., S/o P.J. & Eleanor Thompkins, married Sallie L. Shelton, 17, single, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., D/o O.H. & L. Shelton.
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Samuel Everett Shelton and Georgia Lera Wiggington




Husband Samuel Everett Shelton

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Mar 21, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1946 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 17, 1946 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: William Jackson Shelton (1866-1940)
       Mother: Flora Ida Curry (1868-1947)


     Marriage: Aug 29, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Georgia Lera Wiggington

         Born: 1900-1901 - Patrick Co., VA
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Children
1 M Dempsey Sammy Shelton

         Born: May 24, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1950 - Anderson Mem. Hosp., Anderson, SC
       Buried: Apr 29, 1950 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Thelma Hatcher (1922-2007)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Hope Elizabeth Shelton

         Born: Nov 3, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 2021 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Johnnie Paul O'Dell (1925-1993)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Georgia Lera Wiggington):

Both single.
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Samuel Wayne Shelton and Bonnie Mae Woody




Husband Samuel Wayne Shelton

         Born: Nov 2, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bonnie Mae Woody

         Born: Oct 28, 1905 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Mitchell Woody (1870-1914)
       Mother: Daisy Belle Jarrett (1882-1983)




Children
1 M Ralph Wayne Shelton

         Born: Mar 30, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 2018
       Buried: Mar 28, 2018 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Shirley Ann Crotts (living)



Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Mae Woody):

Both single.
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Charles William Wells and Sarah Lou Shelton




Husband Charles William Wells

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Apr 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1945
       Buried:  - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Francis Wells (1856-1926)
       Mother: Mary Garrett Philpott (1862-1929)


     Marriage: Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Sarah Lou Shelton

         Born: Aug 10, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1968 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) - Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eugene Compton):

His 3d marr. her 2nd.; he twice wid., she once. He a farmer. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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Donald William Stacey and Teresa Ann Shelton




Husband Donald William Stacey (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Teresa Ann Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: James Allen Shelton (1944-1983)
       Mother: Maria Rodriguez Paniagua




Children

Notes: Marriage (Teresa Ann Shelton):

He 21, she 20. 1st marr. He born Va. & she Spain. S/o Homer L. Stacey & Marie Williams; D/o James Allen Shelton & Maria Rodriguez Paniagua. Marr. Mar. 12, 1988, Axton, Va., by R.E.O. Quinn, Min.
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James Daniel Spencer and Theresa Olive Shelton




Husband James Daniel Spencer

         Born: Apr 6, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Foley Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Charles Howard Spencer (1874-      )
       Mother: Fannie Susan Ruth Hancock (1877-      )


     Marriage: Jul 28, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Theresa Olive Shelton

         Born: Feb 11, 1914 - VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Fleming Davis Craig (1901-1987) - May 23, 1970 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M James Lawrence Spencer

         Born: Aug 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 2002 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret Lucile Bocock (1931-2023)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1952 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Fleming Davis Craig):

Both once wid. Marr. by E.W. Callaway, Min.
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Thomas Shelton




Husband Thomas Shelton

         Born: 1708
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Children
1 M Peter Shelton

         Born: 1734
         Died: Oct 27, 1803 - Louisa Co., VA
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       Spouse: Frances Nuckolls (1725-      )
         Marr: Bef 1756



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Booker Burch Stone and Verlia Marie Shelton




Husband Booker Burch Stone

          AKA: Tonce
         Born: Jan 8, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Union Prim. Bapt. Ch., Cem, Dodson, VA


       Father: William Dalton Stone (1881-1966)
       Mother: Maggie Martin Stone (1886-1989)


     Marriage: Jun 3, 1939 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Verlia Marie Shelton

         Born: Jun 23, 1917 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 20, 2016 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: May 23, 2016 - Union Prim. Bapt. Ch., Cem, Dodson, VA


Children
1 M Booker Rodney Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Barbara Ann Edwards (living)
       Spouse: Mary Lee Scott (living)


2 F Connielle Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Roy Johnson Koger (living)


3 M Royal Burch Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Susan Davis Martin (living)


4 F Anita Marie Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Thomas Lewis Ramsey (living)
       Spouse: Jack Wayne Haden (living)


5 F Lovetta Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: James William Minter
       Spouse: George Lester Franklin (living)


6 F Susan Kay Stone (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: William Ralph Biggs



Notes: Marriage (Verlia Marie Shelton):

Both single. He a mechanic. Lic. issued Jun. 3, 1939, Stuart, Va. Marr. by A.E. Estall, Min.
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Warren Glenn Shelton and Merri Moir Washburn




Husband Warren Glenn Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Merri Moir Washburn (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Andrew Ronald Washburn, Sr. (1938-2006)
       Mother: Judith Carol Martin




Children
1 M Jonah Glenn Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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2 F Julia Earles Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

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William Shelton and Malinda Wells




Husband William Shelton

         Born: 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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     Marriage: Nov 26, 1856 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Malinda Wells

         Born: 1838 - VA
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       Father: Freeman Wells (1802-      )
       Mother: Sarah Ann Unknown (1810-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Malinda Wells):

Both single.
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Col., William A. Shelton and Cora Stark




Husband Col., William A. Shelton

         Born: Jun 22, 1855 - Warren Co., MO
         Died: Jul 17, 1934 - Windsor, Henry Co., MO
       Buried:  - Laurel Oak Cem., Windsor, MO


       Father: Pines Henderson Shelton (1809-1888)
       Mother: Mary Onie Scales (1829-1907)


     Marriage: 



Wife Cora Stark

         Born: Dec 11, 1859 - Pettis Co., MO
         Died: May 11, 1945 - Windsor, Henry Co., MO
       Buried:  - Laurel Oak Cem., Windsor, MO


Children

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William Buford Shelton and Janie M. Slaydon




Husband William Buford Shelton

         Born: May 7, 1896 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 6, 1982 - The Evergreens, Inc., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 8, 1982 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Virgil Shelton (1871-1913)
       Mother: Dora Lackey (1873-1920)


     Marriage: Mar 28, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Janie M. Slaydon

         Born: Oct 10, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1979 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 10, 1979 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph M. Slaydon, Jr. (1852-      )
       Mother: Valeria Jane Lee Minter (1857-1938)




Children
1 M Joseph Volner Shelton

         Born: Aug 14, 1923 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 26, 1998
       Buried:  - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Mary Ann Hutchins (1924-1998)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Janie M. Slaydon):

Both 22. S/o William & Dora Shelton; D/o Joseph & Lee Slaydon. Marr. by J.A. Ward, Min.
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William Eugene Shelton and Gladys Marie Wells




Husband William Eugene Shelton

         Born: May 17, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Mar 20, 1976 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Gladys Marie Wells

         Born: Apr 10, 1950 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2011 - Loris, Horry Co., SC, USA
       Buried:  - Cremated


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



 Other Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Jr. (1944-1973) - Mar 19, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Gladys Marie Wells):

He 26, she 25. 2d marr.; he div., she wid. S/o William Thomas Shelton & Jean Moss; D/o Hassell Linwood Wells & Ada Mozelle Rakes. Mar. 20, 1976, Henry Co., Va., Marr. by M. Clark, Min.; Div. Jun. 5, 1978, Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Lafayette Richardson, Jr.):

Marr. by J.K. McConnell, Min.
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William Nathan Shelton and Martha Ann Wells




Husband William Nathan Shelton

         Born: Nov 3, 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1907 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: James M. Shelton (1810-1899)
       Mother: Adeline Jane Taylor (1823-Bef 1870)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1869 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Wells

         Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1888 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


Children
1 F Adeline Matilda Shelton

          AKA: Addie
         Born: Nov 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 1946 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Frederick Plummer Doyle (1868-1947)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1890 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wells):

Both single.
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Tyre J. Snow and Dora Sheppard




Husband Tyre J. Snow

         Born: 1882 - NC
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     Marriage: Dec 25, 1904 - Bryan, Surry Co., NC



Wife Dora Sheppard

         Born: 1881 - NC
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Children
1 M Russell Ring Snow

         Born: Aug 4, 1916 - Wilkes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 11, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Elena Brown Odell (1918-2000)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1938 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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James Lee Shropshire and Rachel Alise Sheppard




Husband James Lee Shropshire

          AKA: Tommy
         Born: Jan 8, 1908 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Joseph Thomas Shropshire (1882-1957)
       Mother: Carrie Matilda Patterson (1882-1975)


     Marriage: Dec 15, 1931 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA



Wife Rachel Alise Sheppard

         Born: May 28, 1914 - Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 23, 2003 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Nov 26, 2003 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children
1 F Eleanor Carol Shropshire

         Born: Sep 26, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 2018
       Buried: Nov 27, 2018 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Donald Stewart Kallam (1931-1976)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1953 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Howard Lee Shropshire

         Born: May 6, 1935 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 2013 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Nov 6, 2013 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Florence Ann Patterson (1936-1959)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1954 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rita Jean Goad (living)


3 F Mary Ruth Shropshire (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Dave H. S. Hardin (living)


4 M Joe Canie Shropshire

         Born: Feb 26, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1999 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 25, 1999 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Ann Jessup (living)



Notes: Marriage (Rachel Alise Sheppard):

Both single.
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Steven Sherman




Husband Steven Sherman (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Louis Earl Sherman
       Mother: Marlene Dorsey Lawrence (1934-2006)


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1 F Holly Marie Sherman (details suppressed for this person)

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Thomas Young Sparks and Ida Catherine Sherrill




Husband Thomas Young Sparks

         Born: Jan 25, 1876 - Marshall Co., AL
         Died: Nov 5, 1936
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL


       Father: Zerah Thomas Sparks (1857-1929)
       Mother: Mary Mahala Singleton (1859-1919)


     Marriage: Jan 12, 1899



Wife Ida Catherine Sherrill

         Born: Aug 4, 1875 - AL
         Died: Feb 28, 1947
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL


       Father: William A. Sherrill (1845-      )
       Mother: Louisa Odham (1837-Bef 1900)




Children
1 F Stillborn Sparks

         Born: Oct 17, 1900
         Died: Oct 17, 1900
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL



2 F Lila B. Sparks

         Born: 1901 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Jordan B. Sparks

         Born: 1904 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Otha Elson Sparks

         Born: Oct 3, 1918
         Died: Oct 14, 1991
       Buried:  - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL
       Spouse: Inez Tarvin (      -      )
       Spouse: Ollie Osborne (      -      )



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David Lawrence Sherwin and Frances Mae Willard




Husband David Lawrence Sherwin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Mae Willard

         Born: May 16, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 2024
       Buried: Jun 26, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Arthur George Willard, Sr. (1911-1975)
       Mother: Elizabeth Mae Cobbler (1920-2016)



 Other Spouse: Clinton Stewart Spencer (1944-1994) - Jan 20, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Tommy Cassell


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Mae Willard):

Both once div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Clinton Stewart Spencer):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Tommy Cassell):

His 2d marr., her 3d; both div. Marr. by J.T. Bender, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Richard Williamson and Margaret Sherwood




Husband Richard Williamson

         Born: 1593 - London, Middlesex, Eng.
         Died: 1659 - Isle of Wight Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Thomas Williamson (1563-      )
       Mother: Ann Unknown (      -      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Margaret Sherwood

         Born: 1593 - London, Middlesex, Eng.
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: John Jarrett (1589-      )


Children
1 M James Williamson

         Born: 1625 - Isle of Wight Co., VA
         Died: 1656 - Rappahannock Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ann Underwood (1629-1662)
         Marr: Abt 1650



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Bradley Beverly Wells and Gertrude Belle Shields




Husband Bradley Beverly Wells

          AKA: Brad
         Born: Jan 15, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1965 - VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Joseph Sidney Wells (1856-1928)
       Mother: Cora E. Aaron (1868-1939)


     Marriage: Feb 20, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gertrude Belle Shields

          AKA: Gertie
         Born: Nov 24, 1900 - Isle of Wight Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1989 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children
1 M Harold Donavan Wells

         Born: Nov 7, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 1996 - Alameda Co., CA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Shirley F. Miller (Cir 1926-      )
         Marr: Dec 4, 1961 - Alameda Co., CA


2 M David Sidney Wells

         Born: Jan 5, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 25, 1974 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Eunice Pauline Anderson (1923-2015)
         Marr: 1942


3 F Ruth Agnes Wells

         Born: Apr 16, 1926 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 12, 2018 - Westchester Manor Nursing Home, High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 19, 2018 - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
       Spouse: Walter Giles Collie (1926-1989)
         Marr: 1948-1949


4 M Freddie Langston Wells

         Born: Apr 17, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Gertrude Belle Shields):

He 23, she 17. He a farmer. S/o J.S. & Cora Wells; D/o J.S. & T. Shields. Marr. by N.T. Oakes.
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Robert Howard Wilson and Jerry Elizabeth Shields




Husband Robert Howard Wilson

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Mar 28, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2016 - Amherst, Amherst Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Howard Casey Wilson (1911-1971)
       Mother: Dorothy Virginia West (1916-2007)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1962 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jerry Elizabeth Shields

         Born: May 31, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 14, 2019
       Buried: Mar 17, 2019 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA

 Other Spouse: Billy Randolph Minter


Children

Notes: Marriage (Jerry Elizabeth Shields):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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William James Shields and Willie Vivian Wells




Husband William James Shields

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Dec 18, 1904 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Nov 28, 1985
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Willie Vivian Wells

         Born: Sep 23, 1901 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 28, 1985 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Tabernacle Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Joseph Sidney Wells (1856-1928)
       Mother: Cora E. Aaron (1868-1939)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Willie Vivian Wells):

Oddly, both have the same 1st name of Willie. He once div., she single. He a plasterer. Lic. issued Dec. 23, 1939, Danville, Va. Marr. by G.W. Evans, Min.
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William Lawrence Shilling and Nellie Gray Taylor




Husband William Lawrence Shilling

         Born: Sep 9, 1934 - Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 2008 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 20, 1955 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nellie Gray Taylor

         Born: May 3, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2024
       Buried: Dec 5, 2024 - Stoneville Municipal Cem., Stoneville, NC


       Father: Delma Gray Taylor (1908-1972)
       Mother: Ethel Mae Vernon (1903-1995)



 Other Spouse: William Edward Crews, Sr. (1932-2024) - Nov 23, 1958 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Gray Taylor):

He 20, she 17. 1st marr. He born Roanoke Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o James Wilmer Shilling & Mabel Ola Beckner; D/o Delmer Gray Taylor & Ethel May Vernon. Marr. Mar. 20, 1955 in Henry Co., Va., by G.L. McIntyre, Min.; div. Jul. 3, 1958 in Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (William Edward Crews, Sr.):

He 26, she 21. S/o Marvin S. & Clarreen Crews; D/o Delmer G. & Ethel B. Taylor. Marr. Marr. Nov. 23, 1958 in Stoneville, NC, by J. Simmons, Min.
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Jack Bertram Shipe and Mary Elizabeth Winn




Husband Jack Bertram Shipe

         Born: May 15, 1926 - Harrisonburg (city), VA
         Died: Jul 17, 2009 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph W. Shipe (1905-      )
       Mother: Viola C. Huffman (1905-      )


     Marriage: Jul 29, 1949 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Winn

          AKA: Lib, Libby
         Born: Aug 18, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Musco Winn, Sr. (1896-1955)
       Mother: Nannie Ruth Helms (1900-1930)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Winn):

He 23, she 21. Both single. He born Harrisonburg, Va. & she Martinsville, Va. He a claims adjuster. S/o Joseph William Shipe & Viola C. Huffman; D/o Joseph M. Winn & Nannie R. Helms. Marr. by W.T. Clark, Min.
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William H. Shumate and Beatrice Shipwash




Husband William H. Shumate

         Born: 1870 - NC
         Died: Apr 1931
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Jun 11, 1891 - Grayson Co., VA



Wife Beatrice Shipwash

         Born: 1870 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Woodrow Wilson Shumate

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Myrtle Lorene Ballard (1914-      )
         Marr: Nov 29, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Beatrice Shipwash):

Both single.
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Clifford Bradford Wright and Nina Mae Shipwash




Husband Clifford Bradford Wright

         Born: Feb 2, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1966 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 12, 1966 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
       Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872-      )


     Marriage: Bet Aug 16, 1945 and May 3, 1950



Wife Nina Mae Shipwash

         Born: May 28, 1918 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Oct 20, 2011 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nina Mae Shipwash):

In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 20th, he's 19, single, and living in the household of his brother-in-law, William J. Jones. And, in his WWII draft registration, signed Aug. 16, 1945, he's still single. In he 1950 census, taken May 3rd, Martinsville, Va., they're married, and living in the household of his father-in-law. He's called called Clifford B. Wright, 29, son-in-law, born Va., and a finishing foreman in a furniture factory. She's called Nina S., 31, daughter, and a sales clerk in a dept. store; they have no children.
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Edward Clark Shires, Sr. and Catherine Warren




Husband Edward Clark Shires, Sr.

          AKA: Ed
         Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Gap Mills, Monroe Co., WV
         Died: Jan 18, 2013 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Christopher Clark Shires (1909-      )
       Mother: Lula M. Baker (1914-      )


     Marriage: Bet 1948 and 1949



Wife Catherine Warren

         Born: Sep 20, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 2019 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 20, 2019 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Dillard Warren (1879-1939)
       Mother: Lena Alice Hundley (1895-1975)




Children
1 M Edward Clark Shires, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Cooper (living)



Notes: Marriage (Catherine Warren):

Son Edward, Jr., was born Aug. 16, 1950. In the 1950 census, Martinsville, Va., taken in April, they're married with no children. In his WWII draft reg., signed Apr. 10, 1945, he's single and living at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran, thus, married bet 1948 & 1949.
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Darryle Waverly Shively and Susan Gail Wells




Husband Darryle Waverly Shively (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Waverly Shively (1924-1989)
       Mother: Mary Lucy McGhee (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Susan Gail Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Harold Edwin Wells (1927-1968)
       Mother: Hazel Anne Riddle




Children
1 F Linsey Shivley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Susan Gail Wells):

Both single. Marr. by E. Vaughan, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Ernest Buford Williams and Janie Marie Shively




Husband Ernest Buford Williams

         Born: Dec 15, 1913 - Yadkin Co., NC
         Died: May 23, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
     Marriage: Sep 5, 1936 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Janie Marie Shively

         Born: Feb 14, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 2019 - Martinsville Health & Rehab., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 23, 2019 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA

 Other Spouse: Stoneman Mat Lawless (1918-2016) - May 28, 2003 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Phala Williams

         Born: Mar 30, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 2022 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 4, 2022 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Victor Hewey Ledbetter (living)
       Spouse: Roy Elmer Ferguson (living)
       Spouse: Douglas Marshall Eanes (living)



Notes: Marriage (Janie Marie Shively):

Both single. He worked for Bassett Chair Co.; Marr. by P.E. Bowman, Min.
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John David Thomasson and Patricia Lynn Shively




Husband John David Thomasson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Owen Clifton Thomason (1918-2006)
       Mother: Dorothy Marie Bryant (1920-2002)


     Marriage: 



Wife Patricia Lynn Shively (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Waverly Shively (1924-1989)
       Mother: Mary Lucy McGhee (1927-2022)



 Other Spouse: Bobby Gene Dillon

 Other Spouse: Jimmy Lee Gusler


Children

Notes: Marriage (Patricia Lynn Shively):

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


Notes: Marriage (Bobby Gene Dillon):

Both single. He worked for DuPont. Marr. by Z.L. Fleming, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Jimmy Lee Gusler):

His 1st mar., her 3d; she prev. div. Marr. by J.W. Johnson, Min.
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Randall Lee Shively and Vickie Louise White




Husband Randall Lee Shively (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Vickie Louise White (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Billy Reed White (1940-2021)
       Mother: Margaret Louise Bowles (1944-2020)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Vickie Louise White):

Both single. Marr. by R.T. H(unreadable), Min.
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Robert Dewitt Shoemaker and Frances Darlene Watkins




Husband Robert Dewitt Shoemaker (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Darlene Watkins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Edmund Kyle Watkins, Sr. (1920-1982)
       Mother: Magatha Frances Cundiff (1922-      )



 Other Spouse: Ferman Power Pape, Jr.


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Darlene Watkins):

Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a sales clerk. Marr. by J. Coppock, Min.; Div. Roanoke, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Ferman Power Pape, Jr.):

Both once div. Marr. by C.R. Doyle, Min.
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Robert James Wells, Jr. and Ruby Shore




Husband Robert James Wells, Jr.

         Born: Aug 27, 1930 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: Nov 16, 1949 - Durham, Durham Co., NC



Wife Ruby Shore

         Born: Feb 18, 1922 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Dec 27, 1983 - Durham Hosp., Durham, NC
       Buried: Dec 28, 1983 - Maplewood Cem., Durham, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Shore):

He 19, she 27. 1st marr. S/o R.J. Wells, Sr., & Mamie Louise Wells; D/o Charlie & Minnie Shore. Marr. by J.A. Wells, Min.
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John Peter Woody and Annie Jane Short




Husband John Peter Woody

         Born: May 15, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1963 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA


       Father: John Mitchell Woody (1847-1909)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Annie Jane Short

         Born: Jun 26, 1882 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1954 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA


Children

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Darrel Albert Short and Dorothy Anne Stultz




Husband Darrel Albert Short

         Born: Mar 9, 1933 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT
         Died: Apr 2, 2012 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Dorothy Anne Stultz (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Witcher Benford Stultz, Sr. (1897-1964)
       Mother: Nina Sue Hurd (1905-1961)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Anne Stultz):

Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a dental assistant for Dr. Lackey. Marr. by A.P. Williams, Min.
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James C. Stephens and Nellie M. Short




Husband James C. Stephens

         Born: Aug 1893 - KY
         Died: 1979
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TN


       Father: Thomas H. Stephens (1853-1922)
       Mother: Elnora Victoria Covington (1858-1934)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1914 - Obion Co., TN



Wife Nellie M. Short

         Born: 1893
         Died: 1978
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TN


Children

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Russell Oliver Short and Eddie Weeks




Husband Russell Oliver Short

         Born: Nov 10, 1909 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 20, 1935 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eddie Weeks

         Born: Dec 16, 1912 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1987 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Landon King Grogan, Sr. (1916-1974) - Oct 2, 1948 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eddie Weeks):

Both single. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Landon King Grogan, Sr.):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Billie Lenwood Shorter and Alice Belle Spencer




Husband Billie Lenwood Shorter

         Born: Jan 2, 1929 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2009 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 30, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Roy Cabel Shorter (1892-1960)
       Mother: Mary Frances Carter (1893-1965)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Belle Spencer

         Born: Mar 17, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 2018 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Lyndon Keith Shorter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susan H. Unknown (living)


2 M Alan Thomas Shorter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bonnie Sue Joyce (living)


3 F Patricia Ann Shorter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Timothy Dale Oakes (living)



Notes: Marriage (Alice Belle Spencer):

Both single, & worked for DuPont. Marr. by W.T. Hall, Min.
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Bobby Clark Shorter and Josephine Walker




Husband Bobby Clark Shorter

         Born: Jun 14, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 2006 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 19, 2006 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: John Britton Shorter, Sr. (1897-1971)
       Mother: Elsie Doris Adkins (1904-1986)


     Marriage: Apr 25, 1950 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Josephine Walker

         Born: Apr 29, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 19, 2006 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: William Edward Walker (1902-1987)
       Mother: Lutie Elizabeth Martin (1906-1972)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Josephine Walker):

Both single. He a mechanic. Marr. by E.H. Forehand, Min.
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Charles Booker Shorter and Olivia Jane Wyatt




Husband Charles Booker Shorter

          AKA: C. B, Charlie
         Born: Aug 15, 1878 - 2d Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1947
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Joseph Shelton Shorter (1838-1894)
       Mother: Judith Eleanor Hankins (1843-1920)


     Marriage: 1901



Wife Olivia Jane Wyatt

          AKA: Livie
         Born: Sep 8, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1971
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Eliel J. Wyatt (1852-1931)
       Mother: Susan Ella Gardner (1860-1943)




Children
1 M Col., Walter Clarence Shorter, U. S. Army

         Born: Aug 16, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1977
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Unknown Unknown (Cir 1907-      )
         Marr: Bef 1926
       Spouse: Evelyn Peasley Noska (1903-1986)
         Marr: May 24, 1931


2 F Viola P. Shorter

         Born: May 25, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 1993 - Candler, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Tweeds Chapel Cem., Fletcher, NC
       Spouse: John Henry Stevens (1900-1960)
         Marr: Jul 5, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Garrett Noel Shorter

         Born: 1906
         Died: 1906
       Buried: 



4 M Orrin Eugene Shorter

         Born: Mar 6, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1989 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Ruth Adelaide Noska (1908-1990)
         Marr: May 27, 1933


5 M Carlton Booker Shorter

         Born: Oct 5, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1990 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Louise Elizabeth Mitchell (1910-1998)
         Marr: Jun 25, 1935


6 F Ruby Mae Shorter

         Born: Jun 28, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1986 - The Washington House, Alexandria (city), VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Frank Crandall Cloyes, Sr. (1905-1977)
         Marr: Dec 31, 1933 - Manhattan, NY


7 M Douglas Elmer Shorter

         Born: Nov 28, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1996
       Buried:  - Athens Cem., Athens, WV
       Spouse: Madeline Thompson (1913-1984)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1945


8 F Ella Sue Shorter

         Born: Jul 31, 1914 - Callands (near), VA
         Died: Dec 29, 2004 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA
       Spouse: Benjamin Lindsay Anderson (1905-1967)
         Marr: Nov 25, 1937 - Roanoke (city), VA


9 F Iva Elizabeth Shorter

         Born: Mar 16, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2008
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Charles Everette Eggleston (1913-1980)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1940 - Petersburg, VA
       Spouse: Harry Walters Haraway, Jr. (1916-2004)
         Marr: Mar 11, 1984 - Henrico Co., VA


10 M Joseph Shelton Shorter

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jul 9, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1984 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried:  - Westview Cem., Blacksburg, VA
       Spouse: Ida Frances Price (1927-1984)
         Marr: Jun 14, 1947 - Covington, Giles Co., VA


11 F Mary Gardner Shorter

         Born: Jul 30, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 1950
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clarke Russ (1923-      )
         Marr: Aug 15, 1944


12 F Olivia Wyatt Shorter

         Born: May 17, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 2010 - Ocala, Marion Co., FL
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Samuel Edison Stevens, Jr. (1923-2003)
         Marr: Mar 20, 1945 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC



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Douglas Elmer Shorter and Madeline Thompson




Husband Douglas Elmer Shorter

         Born: Nov 28, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1996
       Buried:  - Athens Cem., Athens, WV


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


     Marriage: Nov 26, 1945



Wife Madeline Thompson

         Born: Apr 17, 1913
         Died: Dec 3, 1984
       Buried:  - Athens Cem., Athens, WV


Children
1 M Carlton Lee Shorter

         Born: Dec 15, 1948
         Died: Mar 14, 1985
       Buried:  - Athens Cem., Athens, WV




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Joseph Smith and Eleanor Z. Shorter




Husband Joseph Smith

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Eleanor Z. Shorter

         Born: 1851 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Booker Randolph Shorter (1809-1863)
       Mother: Tabitha Gabriella Hubbard (1811-1883)




Children

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Samuel Jeremiah Smith, Sr. and Frances Judith Shorter




Husband Samuel Jeremiah Smith, Sr.

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jan 23, 1889 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 21, 1979 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: May 23, 1979 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 25, 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Frances Judith Shorter

         Born: May 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Louis Lecurgas Shorter (1861-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Brown Dickinson (1861-      )




Children
1 F Dorothy Shorter Smith

         Born: Aug 8, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1990 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: William Vance Trollinger, Jr. (1919-2002)
         Marr: Oct 30, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Samuel Jeremiah Smith, Jr.

          AKA: Smitty
         Born: Jun 26, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 21, 1994 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Edith Marie Newman (1924-2015)
         Marr: Jun 4, 1941 - Gilmer, Guilford Co., NC


3 M Bennie F. Smith

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Frances Judith Shorter):

Both single.
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Ronald Wilkinson Wells, Sr. and Helen Elizabeth Shorter




Husband Ronald Wilkinson Wells, Sr.

         Born: Dec 1, 1903 - Dinwiddie Co., VA
         Died: Jul 15, 1965 - St. Elizabeth's Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Central Bapt. Ch. Cem., Midlothian, VA
     Marriage: Abt 1922



Wife Helen Elizabeth Shorter

         Born: Aug 19, 1905 - VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1987 - Hiram W. Davis Med. Ctr., Petersburg, VA
       Buried:  - Central Bapt. Ch. Cem., Midlothian, VA


       Father: Olvin Martin Shorter, Sr. (1882-1931)
       Mother: Mollie Ruehma Durham (1881-1961)




Children

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Benjamin Scott White and Jane Elizageth Shorter




Husband Benjamin Scott White (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Jane Elizageth Shorter

         Born: Mar 29, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2024 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Roy Cabel Shorter (1892-1960)
       Mother: Mary Frances Carter (1893-1965)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jane Elizageth Shorter):

He single, she once div. He worked for DuPont. & she at Draper's Beauty Shop. Marr. by J.D. Calaway, Min.



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