Wallace Reid Murphy and Mary Ellen Riddle
Husband Wallace Reid Murphy
Born: Jan 31, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 24, 2001 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 21, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Ellen Riddle
AKA: Mamie Born: Dec 6, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Percy Edwin Riddle (1898-1964) Mother: Maude William Hankins (1901-1993)
Other Spouse: Charles Lindberg Carter (1927-1983) - May 22, 1953 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Riddle):
Wallace Reid Murphy and Naomi Moore
Husband Wallace Reid Murphy
Born: Jan 31, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 24, 2001 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Jan 24, 1953 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Naomi Moore
Born: Jan 4, 1929 Died: Mar 29, 2011 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 1, 2011 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Naomi Moore):
Daniel P. Murray and Mary Anna Privette
Husband Daniel P. Murray
Born: Apr 1854 - KY Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 28, 1884 - Metcalfe Co., KY
Wife Mary Anna Privette
AKA: Annie Born: Jun 1860 - KY Died: 1936 - Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY Buried:
Father: John Henry Privette (1829- ) Mother: Jane Davis Curry (1821- )
Children
1 M Clifton E. Murray
Born: Mar 1886 - KY Died: Buried:
2 F Hallie Murray
Born: Feb 1888 - KY Died: Buried:
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James Bedford Sturkie and Anna Elizabeth Muse
Husband James Bedford Sturkie
Born: Mar 23, 1881 - Salem, Fulton Co., AR Died: Feb 2, 1961 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK Buried: - Maple Grove Cem., Seminole, Seminole Co., OKMarriage: Feb 24, 1907 - AR
Wife Anna Elizabeth Muse
AKA: Ann, Bessie Born: Aug 25, 1881 - Warrenton, Warren Co., MO Died: Sep 27, 1915 Buried: - Salem Cem., Salem, Fulton Co., AR
Father: James Edwin Muse (1847-1915) Mother: Mary Jane Hankins (1845-1927)
Children
1 F Irva Sturkie
Born: May 31, 1908 Died: Jul 13, 1908 Buried: - Schauffler-Powers Cem., Sturkie, AR
2 M Harmon Virgil Sturkie
Born: Aug 11, 1909 - AR Died: Dec 28, 1992 - OK Buried: - Mem. Pk. Cem., Oklahoma City, OKSpouse: Minnie Mae Buckley (1911-1991) Marr: Feb 18, 1938 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK
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James Albert Muse and Pearl Florence Riley
Husband James Albert Muse
AKA: Jim Born: Nov 20, 1883 - Olden, Howell Co., MO Died: Feb 11, 1934 Buried: - Oak Lawn Cem., West Plains, Howell Co., MO
Father: James Edwin Muse (1847-1915) Mother: Mary Jane Hankins (1845-1927)
Marriage: Dec 19, 1906 - Howell Co., MO
Wife Pearl Florence Riley
Born: Jun 12, 1883 - MO Died: Feb 5, 1969 Buried: - Oak Lawn Cem., West Plains, Howell Co., MO
Children
1 M James Ervin Muse, Sr.
Born: Jul 18, 1909 - MO Died: Jul 3, 1981 Buried: - St. Peter & Paul Cath. Cem., St. Louis, MOSpouse: Rose Evelyn Brandt (1912-1987) Marr: Oct 22, 1943
2 M Ernest Edward Muse
Born: Aug 28, 1911 - MO Died: Jun 24, 1943 - at sea, body not recovered Buried: - N, Africa American Cem. & Mem., Carthage, TunisiaSpouse: Dolly Christine Koenig (1916-2003) Marr: Sep 15, 1940 - Saint Louis, St. Louis (city), MO
3 M Philip Floyd Muse
Born: Mar 30, 1913 Died: Abt Apr 10, 1913 Buried:
4 M Elmo Muse
Born: Oct 14, 1914 Died: Aug 1915 Buried:
5 F Eva Marie Muse
Born: May 2, 1916 - Geary, Blaine Co., OK Died: Oct 28, 2005 Buried:Spouse: Russell George McDonnell (1914-1992) Marr: May 26, 1938
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John Ellis Muse and Bertie E. Sherry
Husband John Ellis Muse
Born: Oct 12, 1887 - Olden, Howell Co., MO Died: Apr 28, 1958 - Howell Co., MO Buried: - Wayside Cem., Brandsville, MO
Father: James Edwin Muse (1847-1915) Mother: Mary Jane Hankins (1845-1927)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1910 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO
Wife Bertie E. Sherry
Born: Apr 9, 1888 - MO Died: Jan 1980 Buried: - Wayside Cem., Brandsville, MO
Children
1 M Justin Marvin Muse
Born: Jul 22, 1911 - MO Died: Mar 10, 1958 - King Co., WA Buried: - Riverton Crest Cem., Seattle, WA
2 M Kenneth O. Muse
Born: 1913 - MO Died: Buried:
3 F Eleanor Staley Muse
Born: Abt Nov 1915 - MO Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Bertie E. Sherry):
Feb. 25, 1910 is the date of their marriage license, but no return has been located.
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Thomas Alva Muse and Fannie Newcomb
Husband Thomas Alva Muse
AKA: Tom Born: Sep 11, 1878 - Howell Co., MO Died: Apr 19, 1948 - Enfield, White Co., IL Buried: - Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery, Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR
Father: James Edwin Muse (1847-1915) Mother: Mary Jane Hankins (1845-1927)
Marriage: Apr 23, 1945
Wife Fannie Newcomb
Born: Sep 8, 1893 Died: Dec 19, 1971 Buried: - Maple Ridge Cem., Carmi, White IL
Children
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Tracy James Muse and Gladys Vincent
Husband Tracy James Muse
Born: Sep 1, 1911 - Moore, Cleveland Co., OK Died: Oct 11, 2002 - Trail, Jackson Co., OR Buried: - Hillcrest Mem. Pk., Medford, OR
Father: Thomas Alva Muse (1878-1948) Mother: Birdie Lusk (1886-1938)
Marriage: May 28, 1938 - Medford, Jackson Co., OR
Wife Gladys Vincent
Born: Aug 4, 1916 - Fort Klamath, Klamath Co., OR Died: Dec 6, 2013 - Jackson Co., OR Buried: - Hillcrest Mem. Pk., Medford, OR
Children
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Richard Thomas Reynolds and Dorothy Pauline Navey
Husband Richard Thomas Reynolds
AKA: Dick Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 2, 2008 - Mineral, Louisa Co., VA Buried: May 6, 2008 - Mineral Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mineral, VA
Father: John Samuel Reynolds, Sr. (1899-1940) Mother: Rosa Lea Hankins (1904-1985)
Marriage: Mar 8, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Wife Dorothy Pauline Navey
Born: Jul 7, 1918 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 21, 2001 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Feb 23, 2001 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Pauline Navey):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by M.T. Sorrell, Min.
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William Bryan Smotherman and Mai Katherine Neal
Husband William Bryan Smotherman
AKA: Jack Born: May 1, 1913 - Rutherford Co., TN Died: Jan 12, 2005 Buried:
Father: Willie Dee Smotherman (1887-1964) Mother: Luna Pearl Simmons (1891-1919)
Marriage: Feb 8, 1941 - Cannon Co., TN
Wife Mai Katherine Neal
Born: 1917 Died: Buried:
Children
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Marconi Edward Neal and Fannie Lee Anderson
Husband Marconi Edward Neal
Born: Jul 10, 1907 - Charlotte Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 1975 - Community Mem. Hosp., South Hill, VA Buried: - Kenbridge Heights Cem., Kenbridge, VAMarriage:
Wife Fannie Lee Anderson
Born: Jun 7, 1904 - VA Died: Apr 7, 1974 - Grace Hosp., Richmond (city), VA Buried: - Kenbridge Heights Cem., Kenbridge, VA
Children
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Robert Lee Neal, Jr. and Gertrude Elizabeth Norman
Husband Robert Lee Neal, Jr.
Born: Jan 23, 1911 - VA Died: Sep 28, 1960 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Father: Robert Lee Neal, Sr. (1869-1937) Mother: Dona F. Minter (1887-1972)
Marriage: Dec 1, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Gertrude Elizabeth Norman
Born: Nov 3, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1992 Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gertrude Elizabeth Norman):
Robert Tuttle Neal and Eva Mae Self
Husband Robert Tuttle Neal
Born: May 3, 1916 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 27, 1995 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC Buried: - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NC
Father: Lonnie Stedman Neal (1881-1958) Mother: Minnie M. Gilley (1886-1961)
Marriage: Jan 5, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Eva Mae Self
Born: May 21, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 31, 1998 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC Buried: - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NC
Father: Silas Royal Self (1891-1977) Mother: Minnie Lou Bryant (1895-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Eva Mae Self):
George Clifton Rowland and Martha Ferol Needham
Husband George Clifton Rowland
Born: Jul 5, 1911 - NC Died: Aug 18, 1972 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: Aug 20, 1972 - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Durham, NC
Father: William Washington Rowland (1883-1959) Mother: Harriett Elva Austin (1883-1936)
Marriage: 1942
Wife Martha Ferol Needham
Born: Apr 16, 1924 - Davidson Co., NC Died: Jun 21, 1986 - Johnston Co., NC Buried:
Children
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Robert Monroe Neel and Virginia Eloise Woodall
Husband Robert Monroe Neel
Born: Dec 12, 1914 - Mecklenburg Co., NC Died: Sep 1, 2014 - Brookridge Ret. Comm., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NCMarriage: 1954 - Kanawha Co., WV
Wife Virginia Eloise Woodall
Born: Jan 28, 1918 - Sweetland, Lincoln Co., WV Died: Mar 29, 2002 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: Naaman Litton Woodall (1889-1959) Mother: Ida Maude Pridemore (1892- )
Children
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John Boyd Slaydon, Sr. and Catherine Lillian Neighbors
Husband John Boyd Slaydon, Sr.
Born: Jul 21, 1905 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 5, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Edward Lee Slaydon (1875-1967) Mother: Cynthia Katherine Minter (1882- )
Marriage: 1924-1925
Wife Catherine Lillian Neighbors
Born: Apr 19, 1907 - VA Died: Jul 7, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John D. Neighbors (1883- ) Mother: Pearl Ferguson (1884- )
Children
1 M John Boyd Slaydon, Jr.
Born: Nov 13, 1925 Died: Aug 15, 1928 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
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William Ceasar Patterson, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and Annie Hazel Nelson
Husband William Ceasar Patterson, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
AKA: Billy Born: Apr 18, 1929 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 9, 2004 - Hampton (city), VA Buried: Apr 15, 2004 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rev., Daniel Webster Patterson, Sr. (1899-1994) Mother: Hattie Glasgow (1900-1963)
Marriage: Feb 3, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Annie Hazel Nelson
Born: Jul 14, 1921 - VA Died: Oct 14, 2020 - Hampton (city), VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Hazel Nelson):
He 21, she 23. S/o Webster & Hattie M. Patterson; D/o Willie E. & Mollie J. Nelson. Marr. by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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John Walter Self and Eva Jane Nelson
Husband John Walter Self
Born: Nov 7, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 3, 2016 - Jacob's Crk. Nursing Ctr., Madison, NC Buried: Oct 8, 2016 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Silas Royal Self (1891-1977) Mother: Minnie Lou Bryant (1895-1966)
Marriage: Oct 5, 1945 - Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS
Wife Eva Jane Nelson
Born: Feb 13, 1922 - Ulysses, Potter Co., PA Died: Sep 15, 1998 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
1 M James Martin Self
AKA: Marty Born: Feb 11, 1952 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 12, 2013 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 15, 2013 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
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Michael Thomas Nelson and Carmen Lee Wells
Husband Michael Thomas Nelson
Born: Cir 1970 Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 12, 1995 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Carmen Lee Wells
Born: Jun 29, 1972 - Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH Died: Buried:
Father: Mother: Roseann Gottilly (1949- )
Children
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Carl Lacy Gentry, Jr. and Patricia Nelson
Husband Carl Lacy Gentry, Jr.
Born: Jul 11, 1934 Died: Buried:
Father: Carl Lacy Gentry (1894-1949) Mother: Alphia Jane Lawrence (1901-1985)
Marriage:
Wife Patricia Nelson
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Landon Bernard Riddle and Edna Mae Nester
Husband Landon Bernard Riddle
AKA: Buck Born: Jul 24, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Leonard Elmore Riddle (1906-1979) Mother: Beulah Anna Eanes (1909-1945)
Marriage: Sep 9, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edna Mae Nester
Born: Apr 18, 1931 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 2020 Buried: Aug 5, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Mae Nester):
Both single. He a service station attendant & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by W.W. Hall, Min.
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Fred Dennis Nester and Kate Jeannette Finney
Husband Fred Dennis Nester
Born: Aug 17, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 5, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Harvey Wilson Nester (1889-1955) Mother: Nancy Ann Puckett (1890-1968)
Marriage: Sep 11, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Kate Jeannette Finney
Born: Aug 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Averette Thomas Finney (1901- ) Mother: Eva Kate Fowlkes (1904- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Kate Jeannette Finney):
Both single. He worked for Gusler Brothers, Collinsville & she a bookkeeper for Moorefield's Laundry.
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Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Jr. and Jessie Elizabeth Newby
Husband Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Jr.
Born: Feb 11, 1891 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 14, 1956 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC Buried: Sep 16, 1956 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Sr. (1865-1936) Mother: Mary Jane Martin (1869-1959)
Marriage: Nov 7, 1928 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Jessie Elizabeth Newby
Born: Jun 25, 1906 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 20, 1995 - Oak Hurst Rest Home, Greensboro, NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jessie Elizabeth Newby):
James Newman and Jo Ann Lawrence
Husband James Newman
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 30, 1957 - Sanford, Seminole Co., FL
Wife Jo Ann Lawrence
Born: Jun 14, 1938 - Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Claude Crockett Lawrence, Sr. (1899-1977) Mother: Nellie Mae Fitzgerald (1903- )
Children
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Arvin Forest Kemp and Rita Lea Newman
Husband Arvin Forest Kemp
Born: Jan 15, 1920 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 1976 - Dugspur (rural), Carroll Co., VA Buried: - Pine View Cem., Carroll Co., VAMarriage: Feb 23, 1946 - Carroll Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Jun 13, 1950
Wife Rita Lea Newman
Born: Oct 24, 1929 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 2022 Buried:
Other Spouse: James Ralph Eanes (1926-1999) - Dec 22, 1951 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC (Divorced Apr 26, 1977)
Other Spouse: Talmadge Ray Martin (1932-2007) - Feb 13, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rita Lea Newman):
He once div. she single. He a farmer. Marr. by S.S. Martin, Min.; Div. Carroll Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Ralph Eanes):
Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Talmadge Ray Martin):
3d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by D.N. Ludings, Min.
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Talmadge Ray Martin and Rita Lea Newman
Husband Talmadge Ray Martin
Born: Apr 17, 1932 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 2007 Buried:Marriage: Feb 13, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Rita Lea Newman
Born: Oct 24, 1929 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 2022 Buried:
Other Spouse: Arvin Forest Kemp (1920-1976) - Feb 23, 1946 - Carroll Co., VA (Divorced Jun 13, 1950)
Other Spouse: James Ralph Eanes (1926-1999) - Dec 22, 1951 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC (Divorced Apr 26, 1977)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rita Lea Newman):
3d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by D.N. Ludings, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Arvin Forest Kemp):
He once div. she single. He a farmer. Marr. by S.S. Martin, Min.; Div. Carroll Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Ralph Eanes):
Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Charles Dodson Oakes and Ethel Lillian Nichols
Husband Charles Dodson Oakes
Born: Apr 5, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 1962 - Lewis-Gale Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: James Harmon Oakes (1856-1925) Mother: Susan Harriett Haley (1850-1946)
Marriage: Abt 1913
Wife Ethel Lillian Nichols
Born: Jun 5, 1894 - VA Died: Jan 12, 1981 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ethel Lillian Nichols):
Int the 1930 census she's 35, and says 1st married at 19; she born 1894, or married about 1913.
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John David Northcutt, Sr. and Janie Coley
Husband John David Northcutt, Sr.
Born: Sep 2, 1930 - Jackson, Northampton Co., North Carolina, USA Died: Oct 8, 2012 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Luther Henry Northcutt, Sr. (1881-1944) Mother: Maggie Marie Peede (1906-1937)
Marriage: Jan 15, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Janie Coley
Born: Apr 3, 1925 - Nashville, Nash Co., NC Died: Apr 29, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janie Coley):
Both once div. He worked for Sale Knitting Co. Marr. by J.G. Grubbs, Min.
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Col., Walter Clarence Shorter, U. S. Army and Evelyn Peasley Noska
Husband 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
Father: Charles Booker Shorter (1878-1947) Mother: Olivia Jane Wyatt (1881-1971)
Marriage: May 24, 1931
Wife Evelyn Peasley Noska
Born: 1903 - Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine, USA Died: 1986 Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Children
1 M Walter Wyatt Shorter
Born: May 20, 1932 - New City, Rockland Co., NY Died: May 30, 2009 - Camden, Wilcox Co., AL Buried: - St. Pauls Epis. Ch. Cem., Carloville, ALSpouse: Gayle Edith Prince (1937-2018) Marr: Sep 14, 1957 - Schodak, Rensselaer Co., NY
2 F Margaret Ann Shorter
Born: Jan 13, 1944 - Washington, DC Died: Aug 25, 1996 Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
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Orrin Eugene Shorter and Ruth Adelaide Noska
Husband 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
Father: Charles Booker Shorter (1878-1947) Mother: Olivia Jane Wyatt (1881-1971)
Marriage: May 27, 1933
Wife Ruth Adelaide Noska
Born: Jun 25, 1908 - Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY Died: May 24, 1990 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Children
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