Early Southside Virginia Families



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Cornelius Odell Childrey and Laura Belle Hankins




Husband Cornelius Odell Childrey

         Born: Oct 9, 1890 - Scottsburg, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1927
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: Jan 11, 1909 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Laura Belle Hankins

         Born: Feb 5, 1894 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 26, 1951 - Reidsville Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Apr 29, 1951 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Henry Ferdinand Hankins, Sr. (1858-Bef 1908)
       Mother: Mary Alice Hankins (1868-1919)



 Other Spouse: William B. Gilley (1872-1930/1936) - May 4, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: John William Bailey (1890-1969) - May 15, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Ernest Allen Childrey

         Born: Dec 25, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 23, 1996 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Vernie Lee Watkins (1918-2003)
         Marr: Apr 3, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Grace Childrey

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Jun 4, 1911 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 5, 2002
       Buried:  - Alloway Cem., Red Springs, NC
       Spouse: Luther Glenn Lemons (1905-1960)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Pearl Childrey

         Born: Jan 14, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1981 - Knowlwood Hall Nur. Hm., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Feb 1, 1981 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Ernest J. Brown (1898-      )
         Marr: Feb 17, 1934 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Claude Allen Childrey

         Born: Jul 10, 1916 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 24, 1975 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Mar 24, 1975 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Gladys Lodemia Alexander (1914-1983)
         Marr: Jul 7, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Retta Allen (1919-2002)
         Marr: Jun 3, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Julie Childrey

         Born: Dec 1918 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1919 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 31, 1919 - Spray Cem., Spray, NC




Notes: Marriage (Laura Belle Hankins):

Their marriage record transcription says she was born 1887. Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (John William Bailey):

3rd marr.; both prev. wid. He a night watchman in a cotton mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Ernest Allen Childrey and Vernie Lee Watkins




Husband Ernest Allen Childrey

         Born: Dec 25, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 23, 1996 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Cornelius Odell Childrey (1890-1927)
       Mother: Laura Belle Hankins (1894-1951)


     Marriage: Apr 3, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Vernie Lee Watkins

         Born: 1918 - NC
         Died: 2003
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vernie Lee Watkins):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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Luther Glenn Lemons and Grace Childrey




Husband Luther Glenn Lemons

         Born: Jun 11, 1905 - Stokesdale, North Carolina, USA
         Died: Jul 24, 1960 - Red Springs, Robeson Co., North Carolina, USA
       Buried:  - Alloway Cem., Red Springs, NC
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Grace Childrey

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Jun 4, 1911 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 5, 2002
       Buried:  - Alloway Cem., Red Springs, NC


       Father: Cornelius Odell Childrey (1890-1927)
       Mother: Laura Belle Hankins (1894-1951)




Children

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Carr McGehee, Sr. and Ann Chiles




Husband Carr McGehee, Sr.

         Born: 1736 - Hanover Co., VA
         Died: 1782 - Caroline Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James McGehee, Sr. (1698-Bef 1774)
       Mother: Rebecca Prewitt (1703-1774)


     Marriage: 1761 - Louisa Co., VA



Wife Ann Chiles

         Born: 1732 - VA
         Died: 1790 - Caroline Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Ann McGhee

         Born: 
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2 M Carr McGehee, Jr.

         Born: 1764
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Elizabeth McGhee

         Born: 1766 - Caroline Co., VA
         Died:  - Caroline Co., VA
       Buried: 



4 F Milly McGhee

         Born: 1768 - Caroline Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Charles McGhee

         Born: 1772
         Died: 1816
       Buried: 




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James McGehee, Jr. and Ann Chiles




Husband James McGehee, Jr.

         Born: 1725 - Hanover Co., VA
         Died: 1796 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James McGehee, Sr. (1698-Bef 1774)
       Mother: Rebecca Prewitt (1703-1774)


     Marriage: 1755



Wife Ann Chiles

         Born: 1729 - Hanover Co., VA
         Died:  - Granville Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Matthew McGhee

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       Buried: 



2 M John McGhee

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Joseph McGhee

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Benjamin McGhee

         Born: 
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5 M James McGhee III

         Born: Mar 31, 1756
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M William McGhee

         Born: Mar 31, 1756
         Died: May 1836 - Jackson Co., AL
       Buried: 



7 M Samuel McGhee

         Born: Mar 1, 1758 - New Kent Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Joseph McGehee, Sr. and Mary Chiles




Husband Joseph McGehee, Sr.

         Born: 1731 - VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1777
       Buried: 


       Father: James McGehee, Sr. (1698-Bef 1774)
       Mother: Rebecca Prewitt (1703-1774)


     Marriage: Aug 14, 1756 - Quaker Mtg. House, Hanover Co., VA



Wife Mary Chiles

         Born: Aft 1738 - VA
         Died: Bef Oct 12, 1777
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Henry McGehee

         Born: 1757
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John McGehee

         Born: 1760
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Joseph McGehee, Jr.

         Born: 1762
         Died: Bef Sep 13, 1830 - Caroline Co., VA
       Buried: 



4 M Francis McGehee

         Born: 1764
         Died: Nov 11, 1846
       Buried: 




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William Buford Chiles and Traxie Mae Hankins




Husband William Buford Chiles

         Born: Nov 17, 1891 - Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX
         Died: Apr 11, 1958 - Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX
       Buried: Apr 12, 1958 - Tech Mem. Park Cem., Lubbock Co., TX
     Marriage: Abt 1913 - Ellis Co., TX



Wife Traxie Mae Hankins

         Born: Jan 27, 1893 - TX
         Died: Jul 8, 1985 - Lubbock Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Hankins (1860-1937)
       Mother: Lula D. Giles (1869-1926)




Children
1 F Agnes D. Chiles

         Born: Oct 8, 1914 - Ellis Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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B. Frank Chilton, Sr. and Margaret Ray O'Dell




Husband B. Frank Chilton, Sr.

         Born: Jun 17, 1920 - NC
         Died: Apr 5, 1972 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 8, 1972 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: John Artie Chilton (1895-1964)
       Mother: Annie Finney (      -      )


     Marriage: Jan 11, 1941 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Margaret Ray O'Dell

         Born: 1926 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Jackson O'Dell (1879-1964)
       Mother: Mattie Hester Stone (1895-1954)




Children

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James Dwight Lanier and Carolyn Faye Chilton




Husband James Dwight Lanier

         Born: Cir 1955
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Carolyn Faye Chilton

         Born: May 24, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2017
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Raymond Roger Chilton (1922-1994)
       Mother: Mollie Odell (1931-2010)




Children

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John F. Dalton and Eliza Chilton




Husband John F. Dalton

         Born: 1880 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 1960
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 5, 1902 - Floyd Co., VA



Wife Eliza Chilton

          AKA: Liza
         Born: Mar 23, 1884 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1972
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Nathan Earl Dalton, Sr.

         Born: Apr 27, 1927 - VA
         Died: Nov 1, 1975
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Brenda Cartee (      -      )



Notes: Marriage (Eliza Chilton):

Both single.
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Pleasant Preston Claytor and Elizabeth J. Chilton




Husband Pleasant Preston Claytor

         Born: 1840 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: 1927 - Ansted, Fayette Co., WV
       Buried: 


       Father: Alvin Claytor (1805-      )
       Mother: Locky Franklin (1816-      )


     Marriage: Nov 8, 1868 - Bedford Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth J. Chilton

         Born: 1848 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1873 - Bedford Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth J. Chilton):

Both single.
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Gary Lynn Chilton and Tammy Renee Upchurch




Husband Gary Lynn Chilton

         Born: Feb 27, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 3, 2024 - Jacob's Creek Nurs. & Rehab. Ctr., Madison, NC
       Buried:  - No formal services


       Father: Raymond Roger Chilton (1922-1994)
       Mother: Mollie Odell (1931-2010)


     Marriage: Sep 22, 1980 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Tammy Renee Upchurch

         Born: Oct 24, 1959 - PA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Tammy Renee Upchurch):

He 19, she 20. 1st marr. He born NC & She Pa. S/o Raymond Roger Chilton & Mollie Odell; D/o Wayne Eugene Upchurch & Peggy Louise Lawrence. Marr. Sep. 22, 1980 in Ridgeway, Va., by R.T. Lawrence, Min.
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Gilmer Earl Chilton and Mary Magdaline Hankins




Husband Gilmer Earl Chilton

         Born: Jul 18, 1922 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 9, 1996 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Bet 1940 and 1948



Wife Mary Magdaline Hankins

         Born: Jan 24, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 3, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Charleston Hankins (1895-1963)
       Mother: Elizabeth Mary Brumbeloe (1900-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Magdaline Hankins):

On his WWII Draft Reg. 1940-1945, undated for his signature, he was still single. Their dau. Debra Sue was born 1948 in Leaksville, NC.
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John Artie Chilton and Annie Finney




Husband John Artie Chilton

         Born: Feb 28, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 21, 1964 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 24, 1964 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Annie Finney

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M B. Frank Chilton, Sr.

         Born: Jun 17, 1920 - NC
         Died: Apr 5, 1972 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 8, 1972 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Margaret Ray O'Dell (1926-      )
         Marr: Jan 11, 1941 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC



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John Dillard Chilton and Elsie Mae Talbott




Husband John Dillard Chilton

         Born: Nov 28, 1925 - Draper, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1998 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Apr 28, 1944 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Elsie Mae Talbott

         Born: Jan 30, 1929 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 2, 2010 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936)
       Mother: Elsie Maude Francis (1894-1976)




Children

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Ernest Willis Jones and Katie F. Chilton




Husband Ernest Willis Jones

         Born: Aug 5, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 26, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 28, 1972 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: James Henry Jones (1870-1941)
       Mother: Lillian C. Overton (1871-1948)


     Marriage: Sep 21, 1918 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Katie F. Chilton

         Born: Jun 5, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 25, 1986 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 27, 1986 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children
1 F Ethel Mae Jones

         Born: Dec 27, 1920 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 25, 2010 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 1, 2010 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: James Edward Pruitt (1919-2007)
         Marr: Mar 30, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA


2 F Doris Jones

         Born: Dec 24, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 20, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Jesse Lee Kennon (1921-2017)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Katie F. Chilton):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Lindsey Richard Chilton and Mable Lee Lemons




Husband Lindsey Richard Chilton

         Born: Jan 15, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 23, 1966 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC
     Marriage: Nov 25, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mable Lee Lemons

         Born: Nov 7, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 13, 2001 - Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC


       Father: John Ruffin Lemons (1865-1916)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Harrison (1875-1963)




Children

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Leonard Jackson Leake and Lois Virginia Chilton




Husband Leonard Jackson Leake

         Born: Apr 18, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 10, 1961 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Albion Community Ch Cem., Albion, NC


       Father: Peter Jackson Leake, Jr. (1852-1930)
       Mother: Lurinda Jane Bingham (1859-1935)


     Marriage: Jan 30, 1903 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lois Virginia Chilton

         Born: Jan 13, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1949 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Albion Community Ch Cem., Albion, NC


Children
1 M Ned Desota Leake

         Born: Jul 7, 1904 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 23, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred H. Kellam (1912-1996)
         Marr: Nov 11, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



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Harvey Wilson Nester and Mattie Belle Chilton




Husband Harvey Wilson Nester

         Born: Sep 19, 1889 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1955 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 27, 1955 - Stuart Cem., Stuart, VA
     Marriage: Jan 31, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Mattie Belle Chilton

         Born: Jan 17, 1893 - Bannertown, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jul 20, 1977 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children

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Randall Keith Chilton and Pamela Elizabeth Massey




Husband Randall Keith Chilton

         Born: Feb 1, 1963 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 20, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 24, 2015 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Raymond Roger Chilton (1922-1994)
       Mother: Mollie Odell (1931-2010)


     Marriage: Bef 1989



Wife Pamela Elizabeth Massey

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Pamela Elizabeth Massey):

Dau. Brandy Michelle Clifton was born Apr. 6, 1989 in Rockingham Co., NC.
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Raymond Roger Chilton and Clara Edna Parrish




Husband Raymond Roger Chilton

         Born: Jul 28, 1922 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 7, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 18, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Clara Edna Parrish

         Born: Jan 1, 1916 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
         Died: Jan 18, 2004 - Moses H. Cone Extended Care, Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Clara Edna Parrish):

He 21, she 22. Both single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Thomasville, NC. S/o Arnie Chilton & Edna Cannon; D/o Eulah Parrish & Lillie Peeden. Marr. Dec. 18, 1939 in Danville, Va., by F.H. Harrison, Min. No div. rec. found, but must have, since Raymond remarried in 1952, and div. Jul. 18, 1984 in Guilford Co., NC. He then remarried his 1st wife Jan. 9, 1989 in Rockingham Co., NC.
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Raymond Roger Chilton and Mollie Odell




Husband Raymond Roger Chilton

         Born: Jul 28, 1922 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 7, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Jan 26, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mollie Odell

         Born: Jun 24, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 6, 2010 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 9, 2010 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Odell (1884-1943)
       Mother: Mary Susan Hopkins (1898-1975)




Children
1 M Ronald David Chilton

          AKA: Ron
         Born: Jun 15, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 22, 2018 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 25, 2018 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC



2 M James Steven Chilton

         Born: May 24, 1955 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1998 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 21, 1998 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC



3 F Carolyn Faye Chilton

         Born: May 24, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2017
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC



4 M Gary Lynn Chilton

         Born: Feb 27, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 3, 2024 - Jacob's Creek Nurs. & Rehab. Ctr., Madison, NC
       Buried:  - No formal services



5 M Randall Keith Chilton

         Born: Feb 1, 1963 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 20, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 24, 2015 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC




Notes: Marriage (Mollie Odell):

He 29, she 21. S/o Arnie & Edna Chilton; D/o Joe & Susie Odell. Marr. Jan. 26, 1952 in Leaksville, NC, in a civil ceremony; Div. Jul. 18, 1984 in Guilford Co., NC. (Note: There's also a NC Marr. Reg. entry for them that shows marr. Jan. 26, 1951 in Leaksvillle, NC, in a civil ceremony, inexplicably, orig. marr. cert. shows Jan. 26, 1952 in a civil ceremony. I used the orig. marr. cert. because the Register could be a transcription.)
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Raymond Roger Chilton and Clara Ellen Parrish




Husband Raymond Roger Chilton

         Born: Jul 28, 1922 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 7, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Jan 9, 1989 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Clara Ellen Parrish

         Born: Jan 1, 1916 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
         Died: Jan 18, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Clara Ellen Parrish):

Per the orig. marr. cert., 1st married Dec. 18, 1939 in Danville, Va. Divorce cert. not found. He then married Mollie Odell Jan. 26, 1952 in Leaksville, NC, and they per orig. div. cert., div. Jul. 18, 1984. He then remarried Clara Ellen Parrish on Jan. 9, 1989 in Rockingham Co., Va. He had children in both his 1st & 2d marriages, but none in the 3rd.
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Ronald David Chilton and Jacqueline Gibson




Husband Ronald David Chilton

          AKA: Ron
         Born: Jun 15, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 22, 2018 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 25, 2018 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Raymond Roger Chilton (1922-1994)
       Mother: Mollie Odell (1931-2010)


     Marriage: Oct 26, 1978 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jacqueline Gibson

         Born: Jan 29, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Jacqueline Gibson):

He 24, she 28. Her prev. husband was an Axsom. Married Oct. 26, 1978 in Leaksville, NC, in a civil ceremony; Div. Mar. 21, 1994 in Rockingham Co., NC.
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John Travis and Sarah Chilton




Husband John Travis

         Born: Mar 11, 1768 - VA
         Died: 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.)
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sarah Chilton

         Born: 1770 - MD
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Elender Travis

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John S. Stone (      -      )
         Marr: Aug 19, 1822 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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William Augusta Hankins and Agnes Chirmside




Husband William Augusta Hankins

         Born: Jan 13, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1985 - Clarksville (rural), Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Edward Cecil Hankins (1898-1983)
       Mother: Myrtle Leo Edwards (1902-1987)


     Marriage: May 13, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Agnes Chirmside

         Born: Apr 1, 1915 - Kearny, Hudson Co., NJ
         Died: Mar 19, 2005 - Halifax Hosp., South Boston, VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Agnes Chirmside):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a nurse. Marr. by J.H. Lloyd, Min.
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Silas Minter Richardson and Della Maude Chism




Husband Silas Minter Richardson

         Born: Mar 12, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 31, 1934 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried: Jan 2, 1935 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA


       Father: Henry William Richardson (1840-1903)
       Mother: Elizabeth Virginia Dunman (1840-1900)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1895 - Lynchburg Co., VA



Wife Della Maude Chism

         Born: Dec 19, 1876 - Pamplin, Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1943 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried: Aug 3, 1943 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA


Children
1 F Elsie Marie Richardson

         Born: Jul 13, 1896 - Lynchburg, VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1958 - Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA
       Buried: Aug 11, 1958 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: James M. Crim (Cir 1890-      )
         Marr: 1910-1915
       Spouse: Arthur Sadler Parker (1894-      )
         Marr: Jul 24, 1916 - Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN


2 M Claude Melnot Richardson

         Born: Apr 24, 1900 - Lynchburg, VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1973 - Liberty House Nursing Home, Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: Fannie Moler Davis (1901-1963)
         Marr: 1922 - Hampton, Uinta Co., WY


3 F Gladys May Richardson

         Born: Jun 16, 1906 - VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1966 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried: Jun 18, 1966 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: William Glenn Daniel (1903-1986)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1924 - Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: Harold F. Anderson (1906-      )
         Marr: Oct 10, 1942 - Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN


4 F Evelyn Virginia Richardson

         Born: Sep 18, 1909 - VA
         Died: Oct 23, 1993 - Lynchburg (city), VA
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Della Maude Chism):

Both single.
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Francis Reade and Jane Chisman




Husband Francis Reade

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Col., George Reade (1608-Abt 1674)
       Mother: Elizabeth Martiau (1625-1685)


     Marriage: 



Wife Jane Chisman

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Elizabeth Reade

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Paul Watlington (      -      )



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Guy Maxwell Chisolm, Sr. and Myrtis Tackett




Husband Guy Maxwell Chisolm, Sr.

         Born: Jun 1, 1891 - AL
         Died: Jan 25, 1952 - Northwest Texas Hosp., Amarillo, TX
       Buried: Jan 28, 1952 - Llano Cem., Amarillo, Randall Co., TX
     Marriage: 



Wife Myrtis Tackett

         Born: Nov 5, 1891 - New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
         Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Amarillo, Randall Co., TX
       Buried: Mar 7, 1964 - Llano Cem., Amarillo, Randall Co., TX


       Father: Thomas Nelson Tackett, Sr. (1857-1937)
       Mother: Harriet Lee Allen (1864-1938)




Children

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Albert Pershing Chitwood and Kate Marie Morris




Husband Albert Pershing Chitwood

          AKA: Al
         Born: Jan 26, 1919 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1976 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 27, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Kate Marie Morris

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Oct 9, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 14, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Morris (1882-1950)
       Mother: Alice Spencer Frye (1889-1942)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Kate Marie Morris):

Both single. He worked for W.M. Bassett Furniture Co. & she for Pannell-Walker Co. Marr. by J,A. St. Clair, Min.
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Buren Lee Chitwood and Mildred Christine Scott




Husband Buren Lee Chitwood

         Born: Sep 9, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Nov 23, 1947 - Nelson Co., VA



Wife Mildred Christine Scott

         Born: Sep 12, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1989 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eulys Bunyan Scott (1890-1982)
       Mother: Lula Maude McGhee (1904-1991)



 Other Spouse: Joseph Marion Ramsey (1913-1944) - Dec 24, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Christine Scott):

He single, she once a wid. He a mechanic. Marr. by I.A. Campbell, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph Marion Ramsey):

Both single. He worked in a mirror shop. Marr. by G.E. Simmons, Min.
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Elwood Thomas Chitwood and Ruth Elizabeth Nuckles




Husband Elwood Thomas Chitwood

         Born: Apr 20, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 16, 1993
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 5, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruth Elizabeth Nuckles

         Born: Jun 11, 1916 - Lynchburg, Amherst Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1967 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Lee Nuckles (1866-      )
       Mother: Sallie T. Stinnett (1869-      )



 Other Spouse: John Williams (      -      ) - Abt 1931


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Elizabeth Nuckles):

He single, she a wid. He worked in a textile mill & she a drugstore clerk. Marr. by R.L. Hall, Min.
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James Matt Chitwood and Lee Ann Ferguson




Husband James Matt Chitwood

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lee Ann Ferguson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Cinda Ann Chitwood

         Born: 1881 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Orren Morton Austin (1879-1948)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1903 - Roanoke Co., VA



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John Michael Chitwood, Sr. and Shirley Ann Newman




Husband John Michael Chitwood, Sr.

         Born: Dec 24, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 10, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Richard Benjamin Lee Chitwood (1917-1993)
       Mother: Bessie Dillard Rea (1917-2003)


     Marriage: Jul 2, 1966 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Shirley Ann Newman

         Born: Apr 27, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shirley Ann Newman):

Both single. He worked for Bassett Superior Lines & she for Penn-Haven Meats. Marr. by R.D. Ray, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Lawrence Austin Chitwood and Octrola Alice Frye




Husband Lawrence Austin Chitwood

         Born: Apr 5, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 2021 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 18, 2021 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Aug 26, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Octrola Alice Frye

         Born: Oct 13, 1928 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 19, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 21, 1960 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Octrola Alice Frye):

He 22 & she 21. Both single. He born Stanleytown, Va. & she Stokes Co., NC. S/o George Washington Chitwood & Annie Bell Hall; D/o Elijah Thomas Frye & Pearlie Elizabeth Manring. Marr. Aug. 26 1950 in Danville, Va., by W.C. Bradley, Min.
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Lawrence Austin Chitwood and Shirlee Mae Hankins




Husband Lawrence Austin Chitwood

         Born: Apr 5, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 2021 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 18, 2021 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Bet Mar 22, 1960 and 1964



Wife Shirlee Mae Hankins

         Born: Oct 21, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 30, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Orion Elijah Hankins (1908-1971)
       Mother: Hazel Prudence Craig (1915-1994)



 Other Spouse: Elwood Ray Boyte (1931-2016) - May 23, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Lee Norman Chitwood

         Born: May 27, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
         Died: Mar 6, 2021 - Univ. of Va. Med. Ctr., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried: Mar 15, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Shirlee Mae Hankins):

His 1st wife was buried Mar. 21, 1960, they were still married when she died. Shirlee divorced her 1st husband on Jan. 5, 1960, and their son Lee was born May 27, 1965. Worthy of note: The obituary of his father Lawrence Austin Chitwood doesn't mention a son Lee Norman Chitwood, either as deceased or a survivor. But, Lee's obituary names his parents as Lawrence Austin Chitwood and Shirlee Hankins.


Notes: Marriage (Elwood Ray Boyte):

He 22, she 18. S/o Marvin & Grace Boyte; D/o Orven & Hazel Hankins. Marr. May 23, 1954, Spray, NC, by S.L. Saunders, Min.; Div. Jan. 5, 1960, Danville, Va.
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Lawrence Austin Chitwood and Phyllis Ann Stegall




Husband Lawrence Austin Chitwood

         Born: Apr 5, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 2021 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 18, 2021 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Aft Oct 13, 1975



Wife Phyllis Ann Stegall

         Born: Jan 14, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 2021 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA

 Other Spouse: Herbert Overby Handy (1929-      ) - Oct 1, 1955 - York Co., SC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Ann Stegall):

She divorced her 1st husband, Herbert Overby Handy, on Oct. 13, 1975 in Patrick Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Herbert Overby Handy):

Marr. Oct. 1, 1955, York Co., SC; Div. Oct. 13, 1975, Patrick Co., Va.
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Lee Norman Chitwood and Rhonda Doss




Husband Lee Norman Chitwood

         Born: May 27, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
         Died: Mar 6, 2021 - Univ. of Va. Med. Ctr., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried: Mar 15, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Lawrence Austin Chitwood (1928-2021)
       Mother: Shirlee Mae Hankins (1935-1986)


     Marriage: 



Wife Rhonda Doss

         Born: Apr 3, 1966
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Floyd Allen Perdue and Lorene Chitwood




Husband Floyd Allen Perdue

         Born: Abt 1931 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 20, 1953 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Lorene Chitwood

         Born: Abt 1937 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lorene Chitwood):

Divorced in Franklin Co., Va.
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Garland Monroe McGhee and Mary Frances Chitwood




Husband Garland Monroe McGhee

         Born: Sep 19, 1931 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 2010
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Roy Bane McGhee (1896-1954)
       Mother: Pearl Elmo Ingram (1898-1965)


     Marriage: Mar 3, 1966 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Frances Chitwood

         Born: Jun 13, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 2014
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Chitwood):

He 35, she 29. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. He worked for the Franklin NewsPost. S/o Roy B. McGhee & Pearl Ingram; D/o Jim Edd Chitwood & Letha Mullens. Marr. by C.R. Doyle, Min.
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Sgt., William Turner Mason and Mary Vivian Chitwood




Husband Sgt., William Turner Mason

         Born: Jun 9, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 1945 - Lorraine, France, Europe
       Buried:  - Lorraine Cem., St. Avold, Lorraine, France


       Father: James Oat Mason (1888-1981)
       Mother: Ola Denver Ingram (1890-1979)


     Marriage: Aug 19, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Vivian Chitwood

         Born: 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 2008
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Herman Smith Atkins (1919-1971) - Feb 17, 1946 - Floyd Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Vivian Chitwood):

Both single. He worked in a Sash factory. Marr. by J.W. Wimbish, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Herman Smith Atkins):

He single, she once wid. He a mortician. Marr. by A.N. Hylton, Min.
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George Berkley Walker and Nancy Carol Chitwood




Husband George Berkley Walker

         Born: Jan 24, 1937 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stoneman Walker (1871-1948)
       Mother: Nannie Frances Byrd (1894-1989)


     Marriage: Mar 25, 1957 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Carol Chitwood

         Born: Feb 12, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 2009
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Benjamin Lee Chitwood (1917-1993)
       Mother: Bessie Dillard Rea (1917-2003)



 Other Spouse: Charles Herman Johnson (1935-1990) - Apr 16, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Carol Chitwood):

Both single. He a service station attendant & she worked for Eagles 5&10 Store. Marr. by M.E. Arrington, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. Their divorce certificate mistakenly swaps their birth county.


Notes: Marriage (Charles Herman Johnson):

Both once div. He a clerk & she a machine operator. Marr. by F.V. Ellenburg, Min.
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Charles Herman Johnson and Nancy Carol Chitwood




Husband Charles Herman Johnson

         Born: Mar 2, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 1990 - Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 16, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Carol Chitwood

         Born: Feb 12, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 2009
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Benjamin Lee Chitwood (1917-1993)
       Mother: Bessie Dillard Rea (1917-2003)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Carol Chitwood):

Both once div. He a clerk & she a machine operator. Marr. by F.V. Ellenburg, Min.
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Richard Benjamin Lee Chitwood and Bessie Dillard Rea




Husband Richard Benjamin Lee Chitwood

         Born: May 21, 1917 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 1993
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Bessie Dillard Rea

         Born: Jul 26, 1917 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 25, 2003 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 28, 2003 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: John William Rea, Sr. (1873-1949)
       Mother: Lou Anna Covington (1877-1965)




Children
1 F Nancy Carol Chitwood

         Born: Feb 12, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 2009
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Herman Johnson (1935-1990)
         Marr: Apr 16, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M John Michael Chitwood, Sr.

         Born: Dec 24, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 10, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA




Notes: Marriage (Bessie Dillard Rea):

Both single. He a furniture factory worker. Lic. issued Jun. 1, 1940, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by J.F. Williams, Min.
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James Taw Hodges and Sarah Susan Chitwood




Husband James Taw Hodges

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Jan 23, 1880 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1943
       Buried:  - Hodges-Lynch-Hall Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
     Marriage: Jan 1, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Susan Chitwood

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Oct 3, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1972
       Buried:  - Hodges-Lynch-Hall Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


Children
1 M George Washington Hodges

         Born: Jan 19, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1974 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Henry Fork Ch., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Eula Helen Hodges (1906-1998)
         Marr: Abt 1923


2 F Sallie A. Hodges

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary A. Hodges

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Emma Golden Hodges

          AKA: Goldie
         Born: Nov 12, 1909 - VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1995 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hodges-Lynch-Hall Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Theodore Roosevelt Hodges (1905-1972)
         Marr: 1925-1926


5 M Sam T. Hodges

         Born: Jan 12, 1912 - VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1986
       Buried:  - Hodges-Lynch-Hall Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Daisy Blanche Crayton (1916-1990)
         Marr: 1931-1933


6 F Isabell Hodges

         Born: 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Daisy M. Hodges

         Born: 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M T. R. Hodges

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Nelson Taylor Hodges

         Born: May 5, 1920 - VA
         Died: Nov 29, 1943
       Buried:  - Hodges-Lynch-Hall Cem., Rocky Mount, VA



10 F Lorene Hodges

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sarah Susan Chitwood):

Both single.
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Wilbur Smith Doyle, Jr. and Sheila Ann Chitwood




Husband Wilbur Smith Doyle, Jr.

          AKA: Smitty
         Born: Mar 29, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 2022
       Buried: Aug 9, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wilbur Smith Doyle, Sr. (1924-2006)
       Mother: Lillie Frances Turner (1927-2020)


     Marriage: Aft Feb 12, 1981



Wife Sheila Ann Chitwood

         Born: Mar 16, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 2024 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
Had no children
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John Hiram Prince, Sr. and Nora Choate




Husband John Hiram Prince, Sr.

         Born: Jan 12, 1867 - Bismarck (near), Hot Spring Co., AR
         Died: Jan 22, 1939 - Valliant, McCurtain Co., OK
       Buried:  - Valliant, McCurtain Co., OK


       Father: Henderson Redden Prince (1849-1917)
       Mother: Minerva Jane Taylor (1848-1906)


     Marriage: 



Wife Nora Choate

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Thomas Wilba Prince

         Born: Nov 4, 1922 - Fort Towson, Choctaw Co., OK
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Katherine Savard (1923-      )



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Robert Pinkney Nelson and Nora Verna Choate




Husband Robert Pinkney Nelson

         Born: Apr 6, 1896 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 1967 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elijah Richard Nelson (1870-1948)
       Mother: Pocahontas H. Morris (1877-1961)


     Marriage: Abt 1924-1925



Wife Nora Verna Choate

         Born: Nov 4, 1904 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Apr 18, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Broughton Edsell Nelson

         Born: Nov 10, 1925 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 2003 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Maria Anna Schirmenti (Abt 1926-      )
         Marr: Jun 1, 1946 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


2 F Zelphia Nelson

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



3 F Audrey Nelson

         Born: May 21, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 21, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ernest Rayford Vaughn (1930-2006)



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William L. Pruett and Sally Chocolate




Husband William L. Pruett

         Born: Abt 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 4, 1851 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sally Chocolate

         Born: Abt 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Robert William Pruett

         Born: Aug 16, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1925 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 19, 1925 - Peniel Meth. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Martha Ann Frances Brown (1861-      )
         Marr: Dec 19, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Sally Chocolate):

Marr. Mar. 4, 1951 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J. Beck.
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John Hannibal Shorter and Mary Lee Chowning




Husband John Hannibal Shorter

         Born: Oct 17, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1931 - Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE
       Buried:  - Riverview Cem., Wilmington, DE


       Father: Robert Walker Shorter (1846-1916)
       Mother: Anna Elizabeth Gardner (1848-1909)


     Marriage: Aug 19, 1904



Wife Mary Lee Chowning

         Born: Apr 30, 1881 - Middlesex Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1968 - Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE
       Buried:  - Riverview Cem., Wilmington, DE


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Lee Chowning):

They had four children that life to adulthood: William Walker, born 1905; John Gardner, born 1906; Florence, born 1907; and Charles Davis, born 1909.

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Melvin Paul Jones and Gertrude Elizabeth Chrismon




Husband Melvin Paul Jones

         Born: Jan 27, 1918 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 16, 1977 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Nov 18, 1977 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Cad Walter Jones, Jr. (1895-      )
       Mother: Nellie Chaplin Austin (1896-      )


     Marriage: Jul 17, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gertrude Elizabeth Chrismon

         Born: 1917 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 2002
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Gertrude Elizabeth Chrismon):

Both single. He worked at a service station. Marr. by C.A. Burton, Min.
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Nathan P. Prince and Edna Christen




Husband Nathan P. Prince

         Born: May 4, 1897 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Eliga E. Prince (1869-1950)
       Mother: Mary Jane Woodall (1871-1955)


     Marriage: 



Wife Edna Christen

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jesse James Prince

         Born: Feb 1, 1917 - Steedman, Pontotoc Co., OK
         Died: Aug 9, 1918 - Steedman, Pontotoc Co., OK
       Buried: 



2 M Elijah Lee Prince

         Born: Dec 9, 1919 - Steedman, Pontotoc Co., OK
         Died: Feb 15, 1923 - Steedman, Pontotoc Co., OK
       Buried: 




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Arne Ravn Christensen and Nancy Spencer Draper




Husband Arne Ravn Christensen

         Born: May 3, 1915 - Hemingford, Box Butte Co., NB
         Died: Mar 16, 2006 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 12, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Spencer Draper

         Born: Sep 20, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 2006 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Henry Draper, Sr. (1896-      )
       Mother: Mildred Simmons Stultz (1899-      )



 Other Spouse: Clay Dempsey Hyler (1922-1996) - Jan 18, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Spencer Draper):

2d marr.; he once wid., she once div. He an engineer for DuPont & she a payroll clerk. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Clay Dempsey Hyler):

Both single. He worked in a pool room. Marr. by E.W. Gowen, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Einer Jorgen Christensen and Elsie James Hankins




Husband Einer Jorgen Christensen

         Born: 1894 - Copenhagen, Denmark
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 24, 1941 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA



Wife Elsie James Hankins

         Born: Sep 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Maston Hankins (1860-1933)
       Mother: Frances Alice Hedrick (1881-Bef 1930)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elsie James Hankins):

He once div., she single. He a catering manager. Marr. by H.C. Cobbs, Min.
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Charles B. Christian and Matilda Jane Page




Husband Charles B. Christian

         Born: 1801 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Matilda Jane Page

         Born: 1803 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah F. Christian

         Born: 1828 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William H. Christian

         Born: 1829 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Walter L. Christian

         Born: 1832-1832 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F M. E. Christian

         Born: 1834 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Charles T. Christian

         Born: 1837 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Virginia B. Christian

         Born: 1839 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Alexander J. Christian

         Born: 1841 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Matilda Jane Christian

         Born: Oct 13, 1848 - NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1936 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
       Spouse: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913)
         Marr: Sep 5, 1872 - Stokes Co., NC




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