Early Southside Virginia Families



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John Lester, Sr. and Anna Minter




Husband John Lester, Sr.

         Born: 1779-1780 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 14, 1815 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Nancy Collins (      -Abt 1815) - 1800 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Anna Minter

          AKA: Ann
         Born: 1791 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Daniel Lester

         Born: 1816 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Hicks (1823-      )
         Marr: Feb 18, 1839 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nancy Lester

         Born: 1817 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Haley (1808/1812-      )
         Marr: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Susan Jane Lester

         Born: 1819 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Richardson, Jr. (1814/1818-1878)
         Marr: Dec 7, 1839 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Benjamin Franklin Lester

         Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830-      )
         Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Elizabeth Ann Lester

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1831 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Sparrel Hailey (1830-1862)
         Marr: May 25, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Benjamin Haley (Cir 1830-      )


6 M James Osborne Lester

         Born: Aug 7, 1833 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1862 - Cedar Run, VA
       Buried: 



7 M Jeremiah Griggs Lester

          AKA: Jere
         Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Ann Unknown (1836-      )
         Marr: Abt 1858 - Henry Co., VA



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John Collins Lester and Julia Frances Lester




Husband John Collins Lester

         Born: 1841-1843 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1898
       Buried: 


       Father: William A. Lester (1803-      )
       Mother: Frances Stegall (1808-      )


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Julia Frances Lester

         Born: Feb 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1940 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801-      )
       Mother: Frances King (1812-      )




Children
1 M Alva L. Lester

         Born: Mar 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Josie Adams (1873-      )
         Marr: Nov 15, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M William Stonewall Jackson Lester

         Born: Jul 5, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1952 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 14, 1952 - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Alice Hodnett (1892-Bef 1917)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897-      )
         Marr: Oct 7, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lula H. Bowles (1894-1993)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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John P. Lester




Husband John P. Lester

         Born: Dec 1896 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse P. Lester (1870-      )
       Mother: Lou Algie Ramsey (1876-      )





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John Saunders Lester and Weltha Maggie McCray




Husband John Saunders Lester

         Born: 1890 - Abingdon, Washington Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 11, 1911 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Weltha Maggie McCray

         Born: Mar 2, 1893 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 1988
       Buried: 


       Father: Jonathan George McCray (1834-1918)
       Mother: Mattie J. Alley (1858-1928)




Children

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Joseph Patterson and Josephine Annie Lester




Husband Joseph Patterson

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jan 1856 - VA
         Died: Abt 1918 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Patterson (1828-      )
       Mother: Dorothy Wilson (1834-      )


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1909 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ellen Eggleton (1859-      ) - Oct 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Josephine Annie Lester

          AKA: Josie
         Born: Aug 1877 - Davidson Co., NC
         Died: Sep 20, 1940 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 21, 1940 - Sardis PBC Cem., Madison, NC


Children
1 M Thomas Alfred Patterson

         Born: Oct 25, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 4, 2001 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Icie Mary McAlexander (1918-1996)
         Marr: May 30, 1936 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary Dixie Patterson

         Born: Aug 11, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 27, 1996 - Waynesboro, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Richard Snead (1918-1971)
         Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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George Dillard Oakley, Sr. and Julia Anne Lester




Husband George Dillard Oakley, Sr.

          AKA: Doc
         Born: Jan 11, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1983 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Hughes Oakley (1854-1932)
       Mother: Sallie Ruth Dyer (1862-1938)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1926 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Julia Anne Lester

         Born: Apr 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 29, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
       Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)




Children
1 F Sally Parker Oakley

         Born: Feb 9, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Garland Dwight Burch (1928-1976)
         Marr: Sep 19, 1945 - Roanoke, VA


2 M George Dillard Oakley, Jr.

         Born: Oct 23, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2020 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Dec 21, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Janet Roselle Lewis (Cir 1937-      )


3 M John Benjamin Oakley

         Born: Aug 6, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Angeline Riddle (1937-2023)
         Marr: Feb 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Julia Lester Oakley

         Born: Feb 17, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2015
       Buried: Jul 15, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kenneth Wayne Gravely (1942-2003)
         Marr: Jun 6, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 M Robert James Oakley

         Born: Jun 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 2023
       Buried: Feb 11, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Peggy Ann Williams (1943-2013)
         Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Richard Arthur Shough and Lou Kate Lester




Husband Richard Arthur Shough

         Born: Jan 14, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 13, 1990 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)


     Marriage: Feb 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lou Kate Lester

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Jun 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Lucy Lester




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Wife Lucy Lester

         Born: Sep 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Wade Lester (1874-      )
       Mother: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)




Children

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Lula L. Lester




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Wife Lula L. Lester

         Born: Jun 1895 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Alva L. Lester (1871-      )
       Mother: Julia Josie Adams (1873-      )




Children

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Leslie Eston Wells, Sr. and Mable Parker Lester




Husband Leslie Eston Wells, Sr.

         Born: Nov 13, 1911 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967)
       Mother: Mary Lizzie Wright (1888-1979)


     Marriage: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mable Parker Lester

         Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
       Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)




Children
1 M Leslie Eston Wells, Jr.

         Born: Aug 30, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1955
       Buried: 



2 M Michael Lester Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Linda Inette Stewart (living)


3 F Mary Ann Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gilbert E. Gorman (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a salesman. Married by H.B. Hardaway, Bapt. Min.
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Marshall J. Lester




Husband Marshall J. Lester

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William A. Lester (1803-      )
       Mother: Frances Stegall (1808-      )





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Martha A. Lester




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Wife Martha A. Lester

         Born: 1841 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Lester (1816-      )
       Mother: Nancy Hicks (1823-      )




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Martha Elvira Lester




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Wife Martha Elvira Lester

         Born: Jun 7, 1861 - Beaver Creek, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Lester (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830-      )




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Midian M. Webb and Mary Alma Lester




Husband Midian M. Webb

         Born: Mar 31, 1866 - MO
         Died: Nov 13, 1945 - San Diego Co., CA
       Buried:  - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CA
     Marriage: Dec 11, 1889 - Jackson Co., MO



Wife Mary Alma Lester

         Born: Dec 5, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1963 - San Diego Co., CA
       Buried:  - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CA


       Father: Luther Calvin Lester (1850-1933)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Davis (1851-1939)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by L.M. Horn, Bapt. Min.
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Anderson Haywood Stultz and Mary Ann Lester




Husband Anderson Haywood Stultz

         Born: Mar 16, 1809 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stultz Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Stultz (1773-1860)
       Mother: Amy Witcher (1781/1785-      )


     Marriage: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Cassandra Jane Wingfield (1832-1893) - Abt 1853



Wife Mary Ann Lester

          AKA: Polly
         Born: 1813 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1852 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
       Mother: Nancy Collins (      -Abt 1815)




Children
1 F Melinda Ann Stultz

         Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Lacey (1836-      )
         Marr: Mar 1, 1865 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Matilda Frances Stultz

         Born: 1836-1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Franklin Cook Barber (1821-      )
         Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Mary Eliza Stultz

         Born: Dec 12, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Granville L. Eggleton (1838-Bef 1880)
         Marr: Feb 23, 1860 - Henry Co., VA


4 M George Washington Stultz

         Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1882 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Richardson (1849-1908)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Rev. Brice Love Stultz

         Born: Jul 2, 1843 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Louisa America Whitlock (1840-1911)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1860 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Married by the Rev. Arnold Walker.
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Mary Frances Lester




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Wife Mary Frances Lester

         Born: 1924 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)




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Mary J. Lester




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Wife Mary J. Lester

         Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Lester (1816-      )
       Mother: Nancy Hicks (1823-      )




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Joseph Stovall Mitchell and Mary Lula Lester




Husband Joseph Stovall Mitchell

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 15, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 2, 1953 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Josiah Trotter Mitchell (1821-1908)
       Mother: Frances Ann Stovall (1838-1906)


     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Lula Lester

         Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Capt. William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904)
       Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)




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May Victoria Lester




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Wife May Victoria Lester

         Born: Jan 8, 1913 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 13, 1932 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
       Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children


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Milton Lester and Kate Bell Philpott




Husband Milton Lester

         Born: Cir 1900
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Kate Bell Philpott

         Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1985 - Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Charles William Philpott (1872-1960)
       Mother: Laura Frances Joyce (1879-1959)



 Other Spouse: Vernon Hobson Nelson (1899-1977) - Dec 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


Children

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Minnie B. Lester




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Wife Minnie B. Lester

         Born: 1926 - NC
         Died: 
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       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)




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Myrtle Lester




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Wife Myrtle Lester

         Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
       Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)




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Dennis David Sharp and Nannie Lester




Husband Dennis David Sharp

          AKA: Dave
         Born: May 5, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 17, 1975 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 19, 1975 - Kellam Grove Chr. Ch. Cem., Rockingtham Co., NC
     Marriage: Aft Aug 27, 1963

 Other Spouse: Catherine Elizabeth Payne (1912-1963) - Oct 1, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nannie Lester

         Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 26, 1994 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried:  - Belews Creek, Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)



 Other Spouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962) - Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

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George Akers Moore and Nell Cora Lester




Husband George Akers Moore

         Born: Apr 1, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 21, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
       Buried:  - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC


       Father: Elder Alvis LeGrande Moore (1845-1920)
       Mother: Georgia Mae Coleman (1871-1962)


     Marriage: 



Wife Nell Cora Lester

         Born: Feb 9, 1892 - NC
         Died: Feb 2, 1972 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
       Buried:  - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC


       Father: James Polk Lester (1845-      )
       Mother: S. Lula Stone (1849-      )




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Nellie Lester




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Wife Nellie Lester

         Born: 1913 - NC
         Died: 
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       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)




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Ollie Lester




Husband Ollie Lester

         Born: 1866 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Lester (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830-      )





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William Benton Shough and Ollie Mae Lester




Husband William Benton Shough

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Apr 19, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 25, 1979 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 27, 1979 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ollie Mae Lester

         Born: 1923 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)




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Powell Jackson Lester and Mary Bryant Martin




Husband Powell Jackson Lester

         Born: Nov 8, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 1943 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Lester (1836-      )
       Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)


     Marriage: Sep 12, 1914 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Mary Bryant Martin

          AKA: Mazie
         Born: Jul 7, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1963 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Milton Leland Martin (1852-      )
       Mother: Eliza Jane Richardson (1855-1926)




Children
1 F Eliza Victoria Lester

         Born: Jun 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 13, 2017
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gilbert Elmo DeShazo (1918-1997)
         Marr: Jun 15, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was 30 and she 18. Son of G.W. & V.A. Lester; dau. of N.L. & Eliza Martin.
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Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr. and Alice Neal Saunders




Husband Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr.

         Born: Dec 1, 1918 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 2018
       Buried: Jun 18, 2018 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)


     Marriage: Abt 1947

 Other Spouse: June Dixon Wells



Wife Alice Neal Saunders

         Born: Nov 1, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
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Children
1 M Ralph Clayton Lester, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charlotte Minter Powell (living)


2 F Elizabeth Neal Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Philip Leon Winn (living)



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Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr. and June Dixon Wells




Husband Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr.

         Born: Dec 1, 1918 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 2018
       Buried: Jun 18, 2018 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Alice Neal Saunders (1928-      ) - Abt 1947



Wife June Dixon Wells (details suppressed for this person)

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Notes: Marriage

His 2d and her 4th marriage; he previously widowed, and she divorced. Married by John R. Monroe, Min.
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Ralph Joel Lester and Lillie Mae Stowe




Husband Ralph Joel Lester

         Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 21, 2020 - Moses H. Cone Extended Care, Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Sep 24, 2020 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Elmer Jesse Lester (1920-2000)
       Mother: Doris Elizabeth Nance (1920-1992)


     Marriage: 



Wife Lillie Mae Stowe (details suppressed for this person)

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Sarah Lester




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Wife Sarah Lester

         Born: 1878 - VA
         Died: 
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       Father: Luther Calvin Lester (1850-1933)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Davis (1851-1939)




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Sarah E. Lester




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Wife Sarah E. Lester

         Born: Apr 1850 - VA
         Died: 
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       Father: William A. Lester (1803-      )
       Mother: Frances Stegall (1808-      )




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Earnest L. Oakley and Sarah V. Lester




Husband Earnest L. Oakley

         Born: Feb 1896 - VA
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       Father: William Hughes Oakley (1854-1932)
       Mother: Sallie Ruth Dyer (1862-1938)


     Marriage: 



Wife Sarah V. Lester

         Born: Jun 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Wade Lester (1874-      )
       Mother: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)



 Other Spouse: Alfred Frith (1889-      ) - Feb 1, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


Children

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Stonewall Jackson Lester and Mary Frances Turner




Husband Stonewall Jackson Lester

          AKA: Junior
         Born: Sep 12, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 2000 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 12, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Stonewall Jackson Lester (1884-1952)
       Mother: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897-      )


     Marriage: Jul 6, 1940 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA

 Other Spouse: Sersa Norene Frith (1918-2023) - Aft Aug 5, 1960



Wife Mary Frances Turner

         Born: Jun 28, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 17, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Claude Swanson Turner, Sr. (1895-1978)
       Mother: Nannie Ruth Hundley (1900-1981)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a mechanic.
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Susan Lester




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Wife Susan Lester

         Born: Dec 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Father: Daniel Lester (1816-      )
       Mother: Nancy Hicks (1823-      )




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John Richardson, Jr. and Susan Jane Lester




Husband John Richardson, Jr.

         Born: 1814-1818 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1878
       Buried: 


       Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869)
       Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)


     Marriage: Dec 7, 1839 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Jane Lester

         Born: 1819 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
       Mother: Anna Minter (1791-      )




Children
1 F Elizabeth A. Richardson

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Sep 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elijah Richardson (1839-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Sep 9, 1860 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Matilda Richardson

         Born: Jul 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1927 - Fontaine, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


3 M Joseph Richardson

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



4 F Mary E. Richardson

         Born: 1846 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clopton F. Allen (1848-      )
         Marr: Mar 23, 1867 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Julia F. Richardson

         Born: 1848-1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Edward Agee (1849-1933)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Benjamin F. Richardson

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



7 M Granville E. Richardson

         Born: Mar 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


8 M John William Richardson

         Born: Apr 17, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1944 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Sallie Frances Jarrett (1877-1940)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1893 - Henry Co., VA


9 M Peyton Richardson

         Born: 1858 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M George Albert Richardson

         Born: 1859 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 M Jabez Richardson

          AKA: Jabe
         Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



12 F Martha V. Richardson

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Jun 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Granville Leftridge Carter (1852-1919)
         Marr: Sep 9, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Thomas Billings (1858-1929)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Married by the Rev. Arnold Walker.
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Henry Clay Pace and Susan V. Lester




Husband Henry Clay Pace

         Born: Oct 15, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Pace (1791-1880)
       Mother: Serena Stultz (1814/1819-      )


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan V. Lester

         Born: Sep 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William A. Lester (1803-      )
       Mother: Frances Stegall (1808-      )




Children
1 M Arthur Gold Pace

         Born: Jul 30, 1898 - Richmond, VA
         Died: Jan 16, 1969 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Maggie Winn (Cir 1895-1921)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Stultz (1905-1973)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "<í>The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Volume I, 1853-1878", pp. 40 & 41, 10 Jan. 1870: Henry C. Pace, 30, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of David & Serean Pace, married Susan V. Lester, 16, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of Wm. & Frances Lester.
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Thomas Burton Lester, Sr. and Cassie Foley Robertson




Husband Thomas Burton Lester, Sr.

         Born: Jul 11, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2016
       Buried: Jan 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Oscar Lester (1878-1961)
       Mother: Maggie Wilson Craig (1882-1967)


     Marriage: Jun 12, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cassie Foley Robertson

         Born: May 7, 1920 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2005 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Dee Morse Robertson, Sr. (1884-      )
       Mother: Betty Ann Cook (1889-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked for Lester Lumber Co., and she for DuPont Corp. Married by J.E. Burgess, Prim. Bapt. Min.
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Thomas H. Lester




Husband Thomas H. Lester

         Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Lester (1816-      )
       Mother: Nancy Hicks (1823-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Tilden Jackson Lester and Marlene Arvenia Saunders




Husband Tilden Jackson Lester

         Born: Apr 17, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1991 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
       Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Marlene Arvenia Saunders

         Born: Feb 12, 1936 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by Roy S. Smith, MG.
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Valera A. Lester




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Valera A. Lester

         Born: Jan 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Lester (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830-      )




Children

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Vauline M. Lester




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Vauline M. Lester

         Born: 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)




Children

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Victor Arlington Lester




Husband Victor Arlington Lester

         Born: 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Virginia Joy Lester




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Virginia Joy Lester

         Born: 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
       Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)




Children

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William Lester




Husband William Lester

         Born: Apr 21, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Lester (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William A. Lester and Frances Stegall




Husband William A. Lester

         Born: 1803 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
       Mother: Nancy Collins (      -Abt 1815)


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Frances Stegall

         Born: 1808 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Capt. William A. Lester, Jr.

         Born: Sep 8, 1835 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1904
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
         Marr: Jan 11, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Washington Lester

         Born: Nov 1836 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
         Marr: Nov 17, 1873 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Henry Clay Lester

         Born: Feb 25, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Clark Brown (1855-1920)
         Marr: Aug 10, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA


4 F Julia A. Lester

         Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William M. Barrow (1818-      )
         Marr: Jan 17, 1858 - Henry Co., VA


5 M John Collins Lester

         Born: 1841-1843 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1898
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Frances Lester (1853-1940)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Marshall J. Lester

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Sarah E. Lester

         Born: Apr 1850 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Susan V. Lester

         Born: Sep 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry Clay Pace (1838-1919)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



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Capt. William A. Lester, Jr. and Susan Victoria Lovell




Husband Capt. William A. Lester, Jr.

         Born: Sep 8, 1835 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1904
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William A. Lester (1803-      )
       Mother: Frances Stegall (1808-      )


     Marriage: Jan 11, 1872 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Victoria Lovell

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Jul 6, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 1926
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John J. Lovell (1789-1858)
       Mother: Rhoda Jamison (1808-      )




Children
1 M Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr.

         Born: Mar 18, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 28, 1945 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1876-1952)
         Marr: Mar 25, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary Lula Lester

         Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Stovall Mitchell (1870-1952)


3 F Aylett Lester

          AKA: Allie
         Born: Jul 26, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Elkanah Lewis Turner (1876-1936)
         Marr: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


4 M J. Ran Lester

         Born: 1880-1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Henry Claybrook Lester

         Born: Aug 5, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1910
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA




Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Volume I, 1853-1878, pp. 48 & 49, #5, 11 Jan. 1872: Wm. A. Lester, 33, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of Wm. & Frances Lester, married Susan V. Lovell, 17, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of John & Rhoda Lovell.
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Elijah David Prillaman and Mary F. Lesueur




Husband Elijah David Prillaman

          AKA: Big Dave
         Born: 1817 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 1876
       Buried: 


       Father: John Jack Prillaman III (1782-1853)
       Mother: Sarah Grayson (1789-1864)


     Marriage: Jan 8, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary F. Lesueur

         Born: 1826 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Margaret Elizabeth Prillaman

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1849 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sintha A. Prillaman

         Born: 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Ellen Prillaman

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Timothy J. Prillaman

         Born: Mar 1858 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lucy L. Tuggle (1864-      )
         Marr: Feb 14, 1883 - Patrick Co., VA


5 M John Walter Prillaman

         Born: Jul 13, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 6, 1937 - Endicott, VA
       Buried:  - Prillaman Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Jane Prillaman (1847-1920)
         Marr: Feb 5, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA


6 F Prudance Caroline Prillaman

         Born: Jul 7, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gibson-Prillaman Cem., Henry, VA
       Spouse: Peter Lemian Gibson (1856-1926)
         Marr: Jan 18, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA


7 F Martha J. Prillaman

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Mosby Prillaman

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M George Martell Prillaman

         Born: Dec 20, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1945 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Geo. M. Prillaman Cem., Mill Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)
         Marr: Aug 31, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA



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Charles Ira Leverette and Annie Blanche Pugh




Husband Charles Ira Leverette

         Born: Feb 7, 1918 - Unionville, Bedford Co., TN
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL
       Buried:  - Simpson Cem., Bedford Co., TN
     Marriage: Dec 8, 1934 - Bedford Co., TN



Wife Annie Blanche Pugh

         Born: Oct 23, 1918 - TN
         Died: Jun 14, 1983
       Buried:  - Simpson Cem., Bedford Co., TN


       Father: William Webb Pugh (1887-1969)
       Mother: Anna Blanch Holton (1889-1918)




Children

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Robert Lee Pulliam and Patricia Ann Levi




Husband Robert Lee Pulliam

          AKA: Red
         Born: Aug 11, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 2015 - Fork Union, Fluvanna Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 28, 2015 - Fork Union Mem. Cem., Fork Union, VA


       Father: Samuel Robert Pulliam (1900-1980)
       Mother: Myrtle Ellen Turner (1905-1989)


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1954 - Winchester, VA



Wife Patricia Ann Levi

          AKA: Patsy
         Born: Aug 18, 1932 - Berryville, Clarke Co., VA
         Died: Oct 15, 2013 - University Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a teacher & coach, and she was a clerk. Married by David S. Garland, Meth. Min.
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Leamon Mearl Prince and Viola Lewark




Husband Leamon Mearl Prince

         Born: May 23, 1919 - TX
         Died: 1946 - Roswell, Chaves Co., NM
       Buried: 


       Father: Warnie Loot Prince (1886-1954)
       Mother: Mamie Ario (1896-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Viola Lewark

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Linda Prince (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sandra Prince (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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David S. Lewin and Paula Joy McClelland




Husband David S. Lewin

         Born: Dec 18, 1959 - Manhattan, NY
         Died: May 16, 2010 - West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA
       Buried:  - Sinai Mem. Pk., West Springfield, MA
     Marriage: 1984



Wife Paula Joy McClelland

         Born: Dec 21, 1963
         Died: Nov 1, 2023 - Conway, Horry Co., SC
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph David McClelland (1930-1981)
       Mother: Joy Carol Hankins



 Other Spouse: Robert John Cook, Jr.

 Other Spouse: Dewayne Allen Moriarty


Children
1 M Joshua David Lewin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M James Bradley Lewin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Rebecca Joy Lewin (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Hartford, Ct.
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Albert Terry Lewis and Lucy Belle Stultz




Husband Albert Terry Lewis

         Born: 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lucy Belle Stultz

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


       Father: Stonewall Jackson Stultz, Sr. (1870-1910)
       Mother: Sally E. Hundley (1872-1904)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Amelia Frances Lewis




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Amelia Frances Lewis

         Born: Jun 25, 1907 - SC
         Died: Oct 7, 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 28, 1926 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William R. Lewis (1865-      )
       Mother: Mary D. Lewis (Bet 1872/1874-      )


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children


Children


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