Early Southside Virginia Families



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David Willard Gunter and Christine Donavant




Husband David Willard Gunter

         Born: Feb 23, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Ernest Lafayette Gunter, Sr. (1889-1961)
       Mother: Lettie Elizabeth Hodges (1886-1955)


     Marriage: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Donavant

         Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Christine Donavant):

Both single. He worked for the Orsenigo R.I. Furniture Factory & she for the Old Dominion Box Co. Marr. by J.R. Hollandsworth, Min.
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Clarence Curtis Donavant and Ora Jean Manning




Husband Clarence Curtis Donavant

         Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Ora Jean Manning

         Born: Apr 4, 1916 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2003 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 9, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Lafayette Manning (1874-1926)
       Mother: Minnie Marcella Gravely (1881-1975)




Children

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William Moses Wilson and Eliza Ann Donavant




Husband William Moses Wilson

         Born: Jun 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1933 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew J. Wilson (1808/1810-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth P. Moore (1814-      )


     Marriage: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Ann Donavant

         Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 M Russell Lee Wilson

         Born: Sep 20, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 1, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mattie Lee Grogan (1896-1990)
         Marr: Feb 9, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Douglas Wilson

         Born: Jun 29, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1962 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried: Mar 29, 1962 - Clear View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Nannie Staples (      -      )



Notes: Marriage (Eliza Ann Donavant):

Ttheir marriage record is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1", p. 128, line 84, 16 Oct. 1886: Wm. Wilson, 32, single, farmer, born/resides Henry Co., Va., S/o A. J. and E. Wilson, married E. Dunavant, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o G. W. & S. Dunavant.
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Andrew Haley Wright and Ella Ward Donavant




Husband Andrew Haley Wright

         Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2021
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charlie Martin Wright (1884-1974)
       Mother: Nannie Celestia Martin (1887-1980)


     Marriage: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Ward Donavant

         Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2018
       Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children
1 M Kent Ellis Wright

         Born: Jul 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 2021
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Theresa Sheryl Martin (1953-2022)
         Marr: Jun 10, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ella Ward Donavant):

Both single, & worked for DuPont. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Ewell Clinton Donavant and Nancy Elizabeth Haynes




Husband Ewell Clinton Donavant

         Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Elizabeth Haynes

         Born: Feb 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 2010 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 29, 2010 - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Albert Green Haynes (1908-1963)
       Mother: Ruby Belle Jarrett (1909-2001)




Children
1 M Roger Clinton Donavant

         Born: 1950
         Died: 1950
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA



2 M Jerry McKinley Donavant

         Born: Oct 16, 1952
         Died: Jun 18, 1971
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



3 F Patricia Ann Donavant

         Born: 1955 - Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: 1955
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA




Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Haynes):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a box factory. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Ardie Lee Marlowe




Husband Garland Lee Donavant

         Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
       Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)


     Marriage: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA



Wife Ardie Lee Marlowe

         Born: Dec 3, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 2019
       Buried: Feb 4, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cecil Anzley Marlowe (1911-1996)
       Mother: Mary Lucy Haskins (1922-2002)



 Other Spouse: Sherman Lee Prater (1939-2003) - Jan 25, 1983 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ardie Lee Marlowe):

Both single. He worked for Southeastern Container & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Sherman Lee Prater):

2d marr,; both prev. div. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Judy Gail Dillion




Husband Garland Lee Donavant

         Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
       Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)


     Marriage: May 27, 1983 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Judy Gail Dillion

         Born: Jul 26, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clay Vann Dillion (1920-1990)
       Mother: Myrtle Arlene Allen (1921-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy Gail Dillion):

He 35, she 30. 2d Marr., both div. He born Va.; she NC. S/o Calvin Parker Donavant & Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney; D/o Clay Van Dillon & Myrtle Arlene Allen. Marr. May 27, 1983, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
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John Andrew Johnston and Gladys Lee Donavant




Husband John Andrew Johnston

         Born: Aug 15, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
       Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)


     Marriage: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)



 Other Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975) - Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M John Wayne Johnston

         Born: Oct 4, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 M Joseph Dale Johnston

         Born: Jan 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA



3 F Angie Kaye Johnston

         Born: Feb 6, 1951 - VA
         Died: Sep 14, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: Sep 18, 2023 - Donovant Fam. Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Rufus Dwight Jackson (1947-2025)



Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):

He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert Stuart Riddle):

He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.
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Robert Stuart Riddle and Gladys Lee Donavant




Husband Robert Stuart Riddle

         Born: Mar 17, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Samuel George Thomas Riddle (1874-1941)
       Mother: Pearl Jane Martin (1885-1980)


     Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)



 Other Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Gladys Lee Donavant):

He 43, she 35. Both wid. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the textile industry. S/o Samuel George Thomas Riddle & Pearl Jane Martin; D/o William Jack Donavant & Claudia Ethel Minter. Marr. Jul. 11, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by S.R. Orrell, Min.


Notes: Marriage (John Andrew Johnston):

He 25, she 21. Both single, born Henry Co., Va., & worked in the textile industry. S/o William Thomas Johnston & Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes; D/o Willie Jackson Donavant & Claudie Ethel Minter. Marr. May 29, 1943, Henry Co., Va., by H.A. Gregory, Min.
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John Ramsey McGuire and Goldie Gertrude Donavant




Husband John Ramsey McGuire

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Aug 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elijah Franklin McGuire, Jr. (1873-1929)
       Mother: Pricie Mae Barrow (1882-Aft 1971)


     Marriage: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Goldie Gertrude Donavant

         Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children
1 F Carolyn Sue McGuire

         Born: May 20, 1948 - VA
         Died: Dec 9, 2024 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Goldie Gertrude Donavant):

He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked at American Furniture Co. S/o Elijah McGuire & Mae Barrow; D/o Willie Jack Donavant & Claudia Minter. Marr. May 25, 1946 in Martinsville, Va., by S.C. Holton, Min.
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Herbert Claiborne Donavant and Thelma Elizabeth McGuire




Husband Herbert Claiborne Donavant

          AKA: Doc
         Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Thelma Elizabeth McGuire

         Born: Feb 2, 1924 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 2013 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 30, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Franklin McGuire (1897-1972)
       Mother: Mildred Elizabeth Richardson (1902-1982)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Thelma Elizabeth McGuire):

This is from the Marriage License. It's presumed they married on the same date as their license, but it could have been the next day or shortly thereafter.
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Herbert Haley Donavant and Mary Lorraine Morelock




Husband Herbert Haley Donavant

         Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)


     Marriage: Jun 21, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Lorraine Morelock

         Born: 1930-1931 - Akron, Summit Co., OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Lorraine Morelock):

Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a student nurse. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Hobart Hubert Donavant and Mary Frances Hodges




Husband Hobart Hubert Donavant

         Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1956
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Frances Hodges

         Born: Nov 7, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 1993
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930)
       Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)




Children
1 F Christine Donavant

         Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: David Willard Gunter (1916-1977)
         Marr: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Addison Donavant

         Born: Oct 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wilda Joan Cross (1930-2000)
         Marr: Aug 20, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Edgar Daniel Donavant

         Born: Nov 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 29, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Mae Ashby (1930-2008)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1949 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Herbert Haley Donavant

         Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA



5 M Lewis Wilton Donavant

         Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Hodges):

Both single.
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John Washington Donavant and Letitia Pearl Minter




Husband John Washington Donavant

         Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
       Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Letitia Pearl Minter

         Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1920
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA


       Father: Drewry Thomas Minter (1856-1938)
       Mother: Roxie Anna Thomasson (1862-1948)




Children
1 F Mildred Era Donavant

         Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. (1914-1976)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1932



Notes: Marriage (Letitia Pearl Minter):

Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records, Henry Co., 1874-1935", no pg or ln #, 2 April 1913: John W. Dunnavant, age 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, R.R. Fireman, S/o J.J. & J. Dunnavant, married Pearl Minter, age 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, daugjter of D.T. & Roxie Minter.
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Joseph Jackson Donavant and Jemima Daniel Grogan




Husband Joseph Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1928
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Feb 13, 1887 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jemima Daniel Grogan

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Oct 19, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 8, 1959
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John W. Grogan (1826-      )
       Mother: Martha J. Pharris (1827-      )




Children
1 F Maggie Delle Donavant

         Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945)
         Marr: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John Washington Donavant

         Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
       Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX
       Spouse: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Willie Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1981
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Ella Frances Donavant

         Born: Jun 7, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 1917 - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA
       Spouse: Samuel Henry Byrd (1892-1921)
         Marr: Dec 31, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Susan Jane Donavant

          AKA: Janie Sue
         Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1986
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Irvin Stephenson Minter (1894-1970)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Hobart Hubert Donavant

         Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1956
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Posey M. Donavant

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Thomas J. Donavant

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Annie M. Donavant

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M William Sherman Donovant

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 25, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


11 F Rebecca Lura Donavant

         Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Clarence Hodges (1910-      )
         Marr: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



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Lewis Wilton Donavant and Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe




Husband Lewis Wilton Donavant

         Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)


     Marriage: Aug 18, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe

         Born: 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she a student nurse. Marr. by S.R. Orrell, Min.
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Rudolph Valentino Steagall and Lois Carnell Donavant




Husband Rudolph Valentino Steagall

          AKA: Rudy
         Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2001 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Stegall (1868-      )
       Mother: Emma Jane Minter (1881-      )


     Marriage: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lois Carnell Donavant

          AKA: Connie
         Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lois Carnell Donavant):

Both single. He a clerk at the J.D. Bryant Store & she a secretary for Farmer's Supply. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Charles William Wells and Maggie Delle Donavant




Husband Charles William Wells

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


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


     Marriage: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Maggie Delle Donavant

         Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children
1 M Robert Lee Wells

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Verlie Hattie Young (1904-      )
         Marr: Jan 19, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Joe R. Wells

         Born: 1909-1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Della Cosby Wells

         Born: Jul 9, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1993 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
       Spouse: Thomas William Watkins (1905-1983)
         Marr: Mar 11, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M John W. Wells

         Born: 1914-1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Larrie Lucille Wells

          AKA: Lucy
         Born: Dec 6, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 2013
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Bernard Hiram Adkins (1917-1987)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Daniel Garrett Wells

         Born: Jun 14, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Warren Carter (1920-2008)
         Marr: Sep 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Maggie Delle Donavant):

Both single.
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Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr. and Magdalene Wilson




Husband Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.

         Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Magdalene Wilson

         Born: Jun 22, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Semple Wilson (1883-1953)
       Mother: Esther Martin (1907-1998)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Magdalene Wilson):

Both single. He a farmer & she did textile work. Marr. by G.E. Simmons, Min.
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James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. and Mildred Era Donavant




Husband James Lafayette Richardson, Sr.

         Born: Jan 13, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1976 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: John Abner Richardson (1879-1958)
       Mother: Ida Lou Pace (1880-1971)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1932



Wife Mildred Era Donavant

         Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Washington Donavant (1889-1970)
       Mother: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)




Children
1 M James Lafayette Richardson, Jr.

         Born: Jul 5, 1944 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gladys Marie Wells (1950-2011)
         Marr: Mar 19, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Thomas Burley Merriman and Minnie Emma Donavant




Husband Thomas Burley Merriman

         Born: Aug 27, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 20, 1935 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894)
       Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846-      )


     Marriage: 1893-1894



Wife Minnie Emma Donavant

         Born: Mar 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 1950 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 M William Thomas Merriman

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jun 12, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 4, 1956 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 5, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Georgia Anna Wells (1905-1984)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Pattie Snow Merriman

         Born: Feb 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1989 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Spouse: Harry Jones Shumate, Sr. (1899-1982)
         Marr: Apr 23, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


3 M George Dewey Merriman

         Born: Jun 10, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mattie Virginia Richardson (1903-1995)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1922 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Stella M. Merriman

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Wright Hale Merriman

         Born: Mar 6, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


6 F Minnie Kathleen Merriman

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benjamin Franklin Cobler (1897-      )
         Marr: Feb 22, 1925 - Henry Co., VA


7 M John Leslie Merriman

         Born: Nov 6, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1953
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Ava Marie Patterson (1912/1915-      )
         Marr: Apr 22, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Reed Marshall Merriman

         Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Nannie Marie Spencer (1919-1987)
         Marr: May 13, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie S. Wood (      -      )
       Spouse: Lillie Hope Wilson (1926-2003)



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Posey McKinley Donavant and Lucy Elizabeth Patterson




Husband Posey McKinley Donavant

         Born: Jul 15, 1901 - VA
         Died: May 9, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Elizabeth Patterson

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879-      )
       Mother: Frances Susan Lester (1890-      )



 Other Spouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970) - Abt 1923


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucy Elizabeth Patterson):

Both once wid. Lic. issued Apr. 26, 1971, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Thomas Clarence Hodges and Rebecca Lura Donavant




Husband Thomas Clarence Hodges

         Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Banner Hodges (1884-1950)
       Mother: Nettie Susan Joyce (1887-1973)


     Marriage: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rebecca Lura Donavant

         Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Lura Donavant):

Both single.
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David M. Smith and Sarah Donavant




Husband David M. Smith

         Born: 1816 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 26, 1845 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Donavant

         Born: 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Donovant (1807-      )
       Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809-      )




Children
1 M Walter Smith

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Thomas Smith

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary Smith

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




Notes: Marriage (Sarah Donavant):

Marr. by O. Minter, Min. (Note: One transcription shows date as Mar. 17, another shows Mar. 26. It's likely the Lic. date is the 17th, and the marr. was the 26th.)
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John Henry Oakley and Susan Jane Donavant




Husband John Henry Oakley

         Born: Aug 6, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1940 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1940 - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: Henry Oakley (1822-      )
       Mother: Mary Thacker (      -Bef 1880)


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Jane Donavant

         Born: Jan 4, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1934 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 F Lelia Hunter Oakley

         Born: Nov 24, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 28, 1971 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: Jesse Everett Minter, Sr. (1899-1970)
         Marr: Aug 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan Jane Donavant):

Both single.
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Irvin Stephenson Minter and Susan Jane Donavant




Husband Irvin Stephenson Minter

          AKA: Stephen
         Born: Dec 7, 1894 - VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1970
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
       Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Jane Donavant

          AKA: Janie Sue
         Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1986
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children
1 M Melvin Stephenson Minter

         Born: Sep 25, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 22, 1992 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Southlawn Mem. Park, Prince George Co., VA
       Spouse: Hazel Lee Cadd (1920-1997)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1945 - Richmond, VA


2 F Ella Raye Minter

         Born: Feb 19, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1997 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Obie Wells, Sr. (1923-2004)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1941 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Bob Alvin Minter, Sr.

         Born: Oct 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 24, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nellie Hope Hundley (1923-2024)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Ollie Irvine Minter

         Born: Sep 7, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1992 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Carlton Crowder Crenshaw, Sr. (1925-2000)
         Marr: Jun 21, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan Jane Donavant):

Their marriage is listed in Bu. of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935, 17 Dec. 1917, Line 132: Irvin Minter, 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o Silas J. & Lucy Minter, married Janie Dunnavant, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J.S. & Jemima Dunnavant.
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Thomas Bolling Donavant and Elizabeth A. Fowlkes




Husband Thomas Bolling Donavant

         Born: 1807 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 14, 1839 - Prince Edward Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth A. Fowlkes

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1810 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Victoria Donavant

         Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Peter F. Frazier (1841-1915)
         Marr: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth A. Fowlkes):

Both single.
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Peter F. Frazier and Victoria Donavant




Husband Peter F. Frazier

         Born: Jan 1841 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1915
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
     Marriage: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Victoria Donavant

         Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Thomas Bolling Donavant (1807-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Fowlkes (1810-      )




Children
1 F Alberta Maria Frazier

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Feb 22, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 28, 1943 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 29, 1943 - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: George Rufus Taylor (1861-1941)
         Marr: Jun 17, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Samuel Frazier

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M George Ulysses Frazier, Sr.

         Born: Mar 1870 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1943
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Kathryn Taylor (1884-1963)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Emily Frazier

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Alfred Nathan Shelton, Sr. (1849-      )
         Marr: Jan 16, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Virginia Frazier

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Jan 1878 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Simon Peter Frazier

         Born: Jun 5, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1966 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Lee Shelton (1886-1972)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1922 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Charles Douglas Frazier

         Born: Sep 2, 1882 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Julia Algie Burton (1889-1965)
         Marr: Jan 13, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Terry Frazier

         Born: Mar 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Kate Frazier

          AKA: Katie
         Born: May 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Willie Turner (1883-      )
         Marr: Jan 29, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Victoria Donavant):

Both single.
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Willie Jackson Donavant and Claudia Ethel Minter




Husband Willie Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1981
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Claudia Ethel Minter

          AKA: Claudie
         Born: Apr 19, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1962
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
       Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)




Children
1 M Clarence Curtis Donavant

         Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ora Jean Manning (1916-2003)
         Marr: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


2 M Herbert Claiborne Donavant

          AKA: Doc
         Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thelma Elizabeth McGuire (1924-2013)
         Marr: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC


3 M Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.

         Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



4 F Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955)
         Marr: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975)
         Marr: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Goldie Gertrude Donavant

         Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Ramsey McGuire (1921-1992)
         Marr: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Lois Carnell Donavant

          AKA: Connie
         Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rudolph Valentino Steagall (1923-2001)
         Marr: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 F Ella Ward Donavant

         Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2018
       Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Andrew Haley Wright (1926-2021)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Claudia Ethel Minter):

Their marriage record transcription says she was born 1893 but the 1900 census says Apr 1891.
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Alonzo Ramon Woodall and Lula Donigan




Husband Alonzo Ramon Woodall

         Born: Jun 15, 1882 - Nicholas Co., WV
         Died: Oct 3, 1961 - Lincoln Co., WV
       Buried:  - Fairview Memory Gdns., Hamlin, WV


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Woodall (1852-1928)
       Mother: Laura Agnes Henderson (1863-      )


     Marriage: 1923 - Lincoln Co., WV



Wife Lula Donigan

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Thomas Alonzo Shemwell and Mary L. Donigan




Husband Thomas Alonzo Shemwell

         Born: Feb 6, 1862 - KY
         Died: Apr 16, 1947 - Paducah (rural), McCracken Co., KY
       Buried: Apr 18, 1947 - Clarks River Cem., Paducah, KY
     Marriage: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
       Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933) - Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary L. Donigan):

Marr. by H.A. Brown, Min.
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Thomas Willis McCabe and Mary L. Donigan




Husband Thomas Willis McCabe

         Born: Dec 24, 1854 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1933 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dr., Abner McCabe (1831-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Susan Eleanor Gravely (1834-      )


     Marriage: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
       Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947) - Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thomas Alonzo Shemwell):

Marr. by H.A. Brown, Min.
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Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. and Eleanor Gravely




Husband Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr.

         Born: 1811 - England, Europe
         Died: Jun 18, 1880 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1845 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eleanor Gravely

         Born: Apr 1826 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 1905 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884)
       Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)




Children
1 M Joseph G. Donigan

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Martha A. Donigan

          AKA: Pattie
         Born: Feb 16, 1850 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: King Solomon Agee (1853-1929)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1874 - Henry Co., VA


3 M George Donigan

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



4 M Spotswood F. Donigan

          AKA: Spot
         Born: Dec 8, 1856 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1917 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 21, 1917 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 F Imogene Donigan

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



6 M Thomas Edward Donigan, Jr.

         Born: 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933)
         Marr: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


8 F Rachel Donigan

         Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Gravely):

Marriage bond dated Feb 10, 1845. Marr. by B.H. Wilson, Min.
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Billy Jones Donley and Nellie Ruth Compton




Husband Billy Jones Donley

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Dec 23, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 1996 - Pulaski Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nellie Ruth Compton

         Born: Sep 27, 1930 - Ameagle, Raleigh Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993)
       Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Ruth Compton):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Ferdinand Binford Hodges and Eliza Sue Donley




Husband Ferdinand Binford Hodges

         Born: Jan 1896 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Ferdinand Hodges (1873-Bef 1930)
       Mother: Mary Frances Bradley (1876-      )


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Sue Donley

         Born: Feb 28, 1906 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1985 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)




Children
1 F Josephine Lee Hodges

          AKA: Jo
         Born: Apr 14, 1922 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Melvin John Martin (1912-1998)
         Marr: Mar 5, 1973 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA


2 F Fannie Mae Hodges

         Born: 1926 - Gilliam, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Burton Ormand Casto, Sr. (1919-1974)
         Marr: 1943 - Kanawha Co., WV



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Russell Pearl Sherman and Emma Marie Donley




Husband Russell Pearl Sherman

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Emma Marie Donley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Larry Lawson Donley and Margaret Hundley




Husband Larry Lawson Donley

         Born: Mar 2, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 3, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)


     Marriage: Jun 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Margaret Hundley

         Born: Nov 20, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 2000 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 28, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Francis Hundley (1884-1975)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Bousman (1888-1975)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Hundley):

Both single.
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Nathaniel Gilmore Rigney and Mary Ann Donley




Husband Nathaniel Gilmore Rigney

          AKA: Nathan
         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Donley

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Malinda A. Rigney

         Born: 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nancy W. Rigney

         Born: Dec 18, 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1931
       Buried:  - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Goggin Adkins (1861-1955)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M John James Rigney

         Born: 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cornelia G. Jefferson (Abt 1861-      )
         Marr: Dec 16, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Martha J. Rigney

         Born: 1852 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M William Rigney

         Born: 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Owen Rigney

         Born: 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Sarah A. Rigney

         Born: 1859 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Nathan Gilmore Rigney

         Born: Jun 1862 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1916 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - VA
       Spouse: Clara Belle Griggs (1870-      )
         Marr: Apr 3, 1885 - Caswell Co., NC
       Spouse: Mary E. Adkins (1870-      )
         Marr: Mar 19, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie Ada Manning (1882-1958)
         Marr: Oct 5, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


9 F Lena I. Rigney

         Born: 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Donley):

His parents not named. D/o James & Sary Donly. Marr. Oct. 14, 1845 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Robert Ray Donley and Carol Ann McBride




Husband Robert Ray Donley

         Born: Apr 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1988 - Seminole Co., Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 8, 1955 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Carol Ann McBride

         Born: Jan 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2010 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Carol Ann McBride):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Eugene Rutledge Rigney and Ruby Christine Donley




Husband Eugene Rutledge Rigney

         Born: Feb 11, 1915 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 4, 2004 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 7, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Charlie R. Rigney (1871-1953)
       Mother: Julia Evelyn Oakes (1881-1968)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Christine Donley

         Born: Sep 30, 1921 - Tazewell Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 2020 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Christine Donley):

He single, she once div. She worked for Sale Knitting Mill. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Daniel Webster Hundley and Sally Ann Donley




Husband Daniel Webster Hundley

         Born: Mar 4, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Lee Hundley (1823/1826-1889)
       Mother: Charlotte Ann Dillion (Cir 1848-Abt 1893)


     Marriage: Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)



 Other Spouse: Samuel Bradford Gusler (1898-1957) - Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Julia Mae Hundley

         Born: Jan 10, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Willard Paul Potter (1906-1996)
         Marr: Jan 9, 1929 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Howard Clay Hundley

         Born: Aug 4, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1967 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



3 F Kate Elizabeth Hundley

         Born: Jan 27, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Lawrence Belcher (1911-1966)
         Marr: Jun 19, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary I. Hundley

         Born: 1919 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Divers Henry Hundley

         Born: Sep 24, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1975 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Griffin (Cir 1924-      )
         Marr: 1941-1942


6 F Hazel Hundley

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Iris Hundley

         Born: 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sally Ann Donley):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Samuel Bradford Gusler):

He single, she a wid.
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Samuel Bradford Gusler and Sally Ann Donley




Husband Samuel Bradford Gusler

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jan 18, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 11, 1957 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)



 Other Spouse: Daniel Webster Hundley (1883-1926) - Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sally Ann Donley):

He single, she a wid.


Notes: Marriage (Daniel Webster Hundley):

Both single.
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Thomas Jackson Donley and Hattie Lee Richardson




Husband Thomas Jackson Donley

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 31, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Anderson Donally (1831-      )
       Mother: Sarah Ann Pace (1837-      )


     Marriage: Mar 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Hattie Lee Richardson

         Born: Jun 11, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1922
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Richard Richardson, Sr. (1851-1942)
       Mother: Eliza Susan Eggleston (1851-1893)




Children
1 M Joseph Henry Donley

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Dec 25, 1893 - VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1937
       Buried: 



2 F Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Daniel Webster Hundley (1883-1926)
         Marr: Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Bradford Gusler (1898-1957)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


3 M John Donley

         Born: May 1897 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Andrew J. Donley

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



5 M George T. Donley

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Robert Lee Donley

         Born: Aug 21, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1976 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Irene F. Davis (1928-1976)
         Marr: Sep 11, 1948


7 F Eliza Sue Donley

         Born: Feb 28, 1906 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1985 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ferdinand Binford Hodges (1896-      )
         Marr: Jul 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Lillian M. Donley

          AKA: Lillie
         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Larry Lawson Donley

         Born: Mar 2, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 3, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret Hundley (1912-2000)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA


10 F Beatrice Donley

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Gladys J. Donley

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Hattie Lee Richardson):

Both single.
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B. B. Donnahoe and Sarah F. Prince




Husband B. B. Donnahoe

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 22, 1886 - Bismarck, Hot Spring Co., AR



Wife Sarah F. Prince

         Born: 1868 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Donald Prince (1832-1915)
       Mother: Emily Trice Anderson (1828-1892)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah F. Prince):

Marr. by W.M. Prince, Min.

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Thomas A. Draper and Mary Donnally




Husband Thomas A. Draper

         Born: Jul 11, 1866 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1939 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Charleston, WV


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Draper, Jr. (1837-1927)
       Mother: Adelphia Ann Thomasson (1841-1910)


     Marriage: Bet 1910 and 1920 - WV



Wife Mary Donnally

         Born: Nov 3, 1867 - Kanawha Co., WV
         Died: Jul 30, 1944 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Charleston, WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Donnally):

In the 1910 census, taken, Apr. 15, 1910, she's single, and the 1920 census, taken Jan. 4, 1920 they are married. Both census' were in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
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Albert Hassekk Donovant and Mamie A. Ingram




Husband Albert Hassekk Donovant

          AKA: Hass
         Born: May 27, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1933 - Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Thomas Donovant (1860-1935)
       Mother: Martha Susan Philpott (1869-1932)


     Marriage: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mamie A. Ingram

         Born: May 30, 1911 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1989
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Lee Ingram (1873-1953)
       Mother: Betty Mary Eggleton (1878-1952)



 Other Spouse: Charles Aubrey Norman (1910-1980) - Oct 18, 1941 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mamie A. Ingram):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Charles Aubrey Norman):

He single., she a wid. He a construction manager. Married in a civil ceremony.
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John Moore and Beulah Donovant




Husband John Moore

         Born: Abt 1895 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1918-1919



Wife Beulah Donovant

         Born: Sep 6, 1900 - VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 30, 1969 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: William Madison Landreth (1902-1957) - 1935-1936

 Other Spouse: Luke Carter (1890-1965) - Sep 6, 1958 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 F Ionia Dell Moore

         Born: Mar 16, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (William Madison Landreth):

His 1st wife died Aug. 2, 1935.


Notes: Marriage (Luke Carter):

He 66, she 56. S/o J.E. & Mary Carter; D/o Mose & Alice Donovant. Marr. by F.E. Hopkins, Min.
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William Madison Landreth and Beulah Donovant




Husband William Madison Landreth

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 10, 1902 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 28, 1957 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: 1935-1936



Wife Beulah Donovant

         Born: Sep 6, 1900 - VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 30, 1969 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: John Moore (Abt 1895-      ) - 1918-1919

 Other Spouse: Luke Carter (1890-1965) - Sep 6, 1958 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 F Elizabeth H. Landreth

         Born: Mar 3, 1937 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 3, 2019 - Capella, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Aubrey J. Bullins Cem., Capella, NC
       Spouse: Aubrey Junior Bullins (1930-1990)
         Marr: Bef 1951


2 F Mary Alice Landreth

         Born: Sep 30, 1940 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 4, 2018 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Holland Family Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Robert Marshall Hazelwood (1942-2012)
         Marr: 1969



Notes: Marriage (Beulah Donovant):

His 1st wife died Aug. 2, 1935.


Notes: Marriage (Luke Carter):

He 66, she 56. S/o J.E. & Mary Carter; D/o Mose & Alice Donovant. Marr. by F.E. Hopkins, Min.
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Wilson Carper Rakes and Ethel Dora Donovant




Husband Wilson Carper Rakes

         Born: Jan 17, 1911 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1986 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1986 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Thaxton Rakes (1870-1947)
       Mother: Nancy Ann Janney (1876-1948)


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



Wife Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)



 Other Spouse: Virgle Lee Keith (1922-2005) - Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dora Donovant):

He once div., she single. He worked for Burroughs White Chevrolet & she did textile work. Marr. by C.E. Otey, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Virgle Lee Keith):

2d marr., & prev. wid. Marr. by D. Westmoreland, Min.
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Virgle Lee Keith and Ethel Dora Donovant




Husband Virgle Lee Keith

         Born: Apr 11, 1922 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: May 11, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 14, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)



 Other Spouse: Wilson Carper Rakes (1911-1986) - Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dora Donovant):

2d marr., & prev. wid. Marr. by D. Westmoreland, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Wilson Carper Rakes):

He once div., she single. He worked for Burroughs White Chevrolet & she did textile work. Marr. by C.E. Otey, Min.
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George Washington Donovant, Sr. and Susan C. Marshall




Husband George Washington Donovant, Sr.

         Born: Feb 1830 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1914
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Thomas Donovant (1807-      )
       Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1852



Wife Susan C. Marshall

         Born: Apr 18, 1833 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1913
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Douglas Marshall (1786-1877)
       Mother: Susanna C. Weaver (1790-1883)




Children
1 M Nicholas Marshall Donavant

          AKA: Nick
         Born: Dec 29, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 17, 1922 - Donavant Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Roxanna Cobler (1858-1900)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1879 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Washington Donavant II

         Born: May 12, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1890
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Mary Fannie Cobler (1865-Bef 1899)
         Marr: Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Joseph Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1928
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
         Marr: Feb 13, 1887 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Eliza Ann Donavant

         Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Moses Wilson (1853-1933)
         Marr: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


5 M James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Fannie Cobler (1865-Bef 1899)
         Marr: May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Susan Philpott (1869-1932)
         Marr: Mar 23, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Spencer Hollandsworth (1865-      )
         Marr: Aug 30, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Susan Jane Donavant

         Born: Jan 4, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1934 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: John Henry Oakley (1864-1940)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Louisa Donavant

          AKA: Lula
         Born: Feb 18, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Minnie Emma Donavant

         Born: Mar 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 1950 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935)
         Marr: 1893-1894


9 F Pamela Donavant

          AKA: Palmy
         Born: May 6, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Mary Donavant

         Born: 1877 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Thomas Donovant and Martha Susan Philpott




Husband James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Mar 23, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Susan Philpott

         Born: Aug 29, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1932
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Philpott (1800-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Nancy R. Kingston (1833-      )




Children
1 M Albert Hassekk Donovant

          AKA: Hass
         Born: May 27, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1933 - Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mamie A. Ingram (1911-1989)
         Marr: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Susan Philpott):

His 2d marriage is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, No. 2", pg. 32, line 34, 23 March 1899: J.T. Dunnavant, 39, widower, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o G.W. & S.E. Dunnavant, married M.S. Philpott, 29, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o C. & N.R. Philpott.
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James Thomas Donovant and Mary Spencer Hollandsworth




Husband James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Aug 30, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Spencer Hollandsworth

         Born: 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Hollandsworth (1824-      )
       Mother: Lucinda Carter (1827-      )



 Other Spouse: David B. Wells (1861-      ) - Apr 14, 1889 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Spencer Hollandsworth):

Both were widowed.


Notes: Marriage (David B. Wells):

Both single.
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James W. Donovant and Ethel Dale Sands




Husband James W. Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Mar 12, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )


     Marriage: Nov 23, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Dale Sands

         Born: Jan 28, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 1980
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Lee Sands (1882-      )
       Mother: Margaret Lou Brim (1885-1965)




Children
1 F Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wilson Carper Rakes (1911-1986)
         Marr: Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Virgle Lee Keith (1922-2005)
         Marr: Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Roy Lee Donovant

         Born: Aug 23, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2023
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sylvia Ann Joyner (1947-      )
         Marr: Jul 18, 1978 - Williamsburg, VA



Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dale Sands):

Both single.
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James Yelverton Donovant and Lois Inez Murphy




Husband James Yelverton Donovant

         Born: Dec 30, 1909 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Jan 6, 1981 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 8, 1981 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1939 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lois Inez Murphy

         Born: Jan 20, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 4, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: James M. Murphy (1889-1953)
       Mother: Pearl G. Land (1889-1969)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lois Inez Murphy):

Married in a civil ceremony.



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