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)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
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):
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 Died: Buried:
2 F Maggie Ruth Turner (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel Edward Moran
3 F Dorothy M. Turner (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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 Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 21, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lavenia Whitehurst
Born: 1812 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Mary A. Shelton
Born: 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Sallie L. Shelton
Born: 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Edmund Tompkins (1833- ) Marr: Jun 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VASpouse: 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 Died: Buried:Spouse: George Washington Weaver (1847- ) Marr: Sep 3, 1871 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Lucy Shelton
Born: 1847 - VA Died: Buried:
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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 Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret Fredoris Shelton
Born: 1848 - MO Died: Buried:
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)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: William Elliott Shelton Mother: Shirley Elaine Hankins
Marriage:
Wife Laurie Wattlington
Born: - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Died: Buried:
Father: Clay Wattlington ( - ) Mother: Debbie Woods ( - )
Children
1 F Sarah Brooke Shelton (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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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, NCMarriage: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Chester Harlowe Bowling (living)
5 F Victoria Anne Shelton (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried: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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Ruby Glidewell (living)
Notes: Marriage (Grace M. Vernon):
Edmund Tompkins and Sallie L. Shelton
Husband Edmund Tompkins
Born: 1833 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried: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
Born: Died: Buried:
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 Died: Buried:
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, NCSpouse: 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, VASpouse: Johnnie Paul O'Dell (1925-1993) Marr: Nov 24, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Georgia Lera Wiggington):
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., VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: Shirley Ann Crotts (living)
Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Mae Woody):
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)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Teresa Ann Shelton (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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., VASpouse: 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 Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Peter Shelton
Born: 1734 Died: Oct 27, 1803 - Louisa Co., VA Buried: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)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Barbara Ann Edwards (living)Spouse: Mary Lee Scott (living)
2 F Connielle Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Roy Johnson Koger (living)
3 M Royal Burch Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Susan Davis Martin (living)
4 F Anita Marie Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Thomas Lewis Ramsey (living)Spouse: Jack Wayne Haden (living)
5 F Lovetta Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: James William MinterSpouse: George Lester Franklin (living)
6 F Susan Kay Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried: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)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Merri Moir Washburn (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Andrew Ronald Washburn, Sr. (1938-2006) Mother: Judith Carol Martin
Children
1 M Jonah Glenn Shelton (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Julia Earles Shelton (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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William Shelton and Malinda Wells
Husband William Shelton
Born: 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 26, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Malinda Wells
Born: 1838 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Freeman Wells (1802- ) Mother: Sarah Ann Unknown (1810- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Malinda Wells):
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, NCSpouse: 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 Buried: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.):
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, VASpouse: Frederick Plummer Doyle (1868-1947) Marr: Dec 24, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wells):
Tyre J. Snow and Dora Sheppard
Husband Tyre J. Snow
Born: 1882 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 25, 1904 - Bryan, Surry Co., NC
Wife Dora Sheppard
Born: 1881 - NC Died: Buried:
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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: Florence Ann Patterson (1936-1959) Marr: Sep 12, 1954 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Rita Jean Goad (living)
3 F Mary Ruth Shropshire (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried: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, VASpouse: Ann Jessup (living)
Notes: Marriage (Rachel Alise Sheppard):
Steven Sherman
Husband Steven Sherman (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Louis Earl Sherman Mother: Marlene Dorsey Lawrence (1934-2006)
Marriage:
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Holly Marie Sherman (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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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., ALSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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):
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., VAMarriage: 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, VAMarriage: 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):
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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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.):
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, VASpouse: Unknown Unknown (Cir 1907- ) Marr: Bef 1926Spouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, WVSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: Charles Everette Eggleston (1913-1980) Marr: Dec 21, 1940 - Petersburg, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VAMarriage: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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):
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, VAMarriage: 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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