Royal Washington Morrison and Martha Anna Gravely
Husband Royal Washington Morrison
AKA: Wash Born: Jun 9, 1850 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 5, 1925 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Breshard W. Morrison (1812-1862) Mother: Mary A. Royall (1808- )
Marriage: Dec 22, 1887 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Martha Anna Gravely
AKA: Annie Born: Jan 27, 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 1, 1904 Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Willis L. Gravely (1800-1885) Mother: Ann Nancy Marshall Barrow (1812-1886)
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Anna Gravely):
Robert Newton Leith, Sr. and Martha Dyer Gravely
Husband Robert Newton Leith, Sr.
Born: Jan 1846 - MO Died: 1914 Buried:Marriage: Nov 23, 1875 - Polk Co., MO
Wife Martha Dyer Gravely
AKA: Pattie Born: Dec 1855 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO Died: 1931 Buried:
Father: Hon., Joseph Jackson Gravely (1828-1872) Mother: Martha Jane Marshall (1833-1923)
Children
1 F Nannie Lillian Leith
Born: Nov 20, 1876 - MO Died: Jun 11, 1964 - Solano Co., CA Buried: - Pacific Crest Cem., Redondo Beach, CASpouse: John Riley Carter (1870-1927) Marr: Aug 5, 1900 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO
2 M Robert Newton Leith, Jr.
Born: Nov 18, 1878 - MO Died: Sep 7, 1929 Buried: - Eudora Cem., Eudora, MOSpouse: May E. Petticord (1887-1974) Marr: Jun 1, 1916 - Dadeville, Polk Co., MO
3 F Mary Alice Leith
Born: Oct 3, 1880 - MO Died: 1960 Buried:
4 M Rev., Joseph Francis Leith
AKA: Joe Born: May 9, 1883 - Polk Co., MO Died: Mar 24, 1973 Buried: - Eudora Cem., Eudora, MOSpouse: Nellie Austin (1890-1985) Marr: Oct 1, 1916 - Clinton, Henry Co., MO
5 F Martha E. Leith
Born: Mar 25, 1888 - MO Died: Oct 5, 1974 Buried: - Eudora Cem., Eudora, MOSpouse: Walter Graf (1881-1961) Marr: Jun 18, 1930
6 F Amy Louise Leith
Born: Nov 29, 1890 - Eudora, Polk Co., MO Died: May 1985 Buried:Spouse: Elbert Ray Vickrey (1894-1950) Marr: Jun 6, 1920 - Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MTSpouse: Hollis H. Holloway (1882- ) Marr: Oct 31, 1936 - Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT
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James Moss Smith II and Martha Dyer Gravely
Husband James Moss Smith II
Born: Jan 26, 1863 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 15, 1913 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Dr., James Redd Moss Smith, M.D. (1830-1919) Mother: Corinna Smith (1843-1925)
Marriage: Mar 15, 1894 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Martha Dyer Gravely
AKA: Mattie Born: Nov 21, 1870 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Burton Gravely (1840-1905) Mother: Sallie Hughes Dillard (1845-1883)
Children
1 F Sallie Dillard Smith
Born: Jan 8, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 1950 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jun 10, 1950 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VASpouse: Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Sr, (1890-1980) Marr: Nov 26, 1914 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M James Moss Smith III
Born: Aug 15, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
3 F Mattie Rogers Smith
Born: 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: W. J. Snyder (1901- ) Marr: Sep 29, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Dyer Gravely):
Both single. Another transcription says they were married on the 13th.
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Capt., John Fountain Pedigo and Martha Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Capt., John Fountain Pedigo
Born: 1824 - Henry Co., VA Died: - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Henry Pedigo (1780-1853) Mother: Malinda Poston (1794-1870)
Marriage: Nov 1, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Elizabeth Gravely
Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 28, 1864 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884) Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)
Children
1 F Emma Eugenia Pedigo
Born: Aug 20, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 1926 - Roanoke City Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - East Hill Cem., Salem, VASpouse: Chester Bullard Gravely, Sr. (1845-1929) Marr: Jun 3, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Dr., Lewis Gravely Pedigo, M.D.
Born: Feb 23, 1858 - Breckinridge, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 1938 - Salem (city), VA Buried: Nov 23, 1938 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Caroline Lee Martin (1884-1968) Marr: Abt 1924
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Harry Smith Himes and Martha Louise Gravely
Husband Harry Smith Himes
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 13, 1943 - Camp Howze, TX
Wife Martha Louise Gravely
Born: Nov 20, 1911 - Athens, Clarke Co., GA Died: Dec 28, 1963 - Huntington, NY Buried: - Cedar Hill Cem., Suitland, MD
Father: Clay Webster Gravely (1887-1940) Mother: Mary Lou Harbin (1890-1956)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Louise Gravely):
Robert Lee Hooker and Martha Virginia Gravely
Husband Robert Lee Hooker
Born: Apr 17, 1869 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1963 - Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: John W. Hooker (1833- ) Mother: Margaret D. Akers (1842- )
Marriage: Abt 1892
Wife Martha Virginia Gravely
Born: Aug 13, 1872 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 1937 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Lt., Thomas Marshall Gravely (1843-1918) Mother: Georgia Anna Stultz (1854-1950)
Children
1 F Margaret Georgia Hooker
Born: Mar 3, 1894 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 2, 1969 - Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Dr., James Claude Moore, Physician (1882-1974) Marr: Oct 14, 1925 - Roanoke (city), VA
2 F Addie Watson Hooker
Born: Nov 20, 1895 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 13, 1976 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Bascom Lavarsey Myers (1895-1976) Marr: Sep 12, 1922 - Collinwood, Russell Co., Va.
3 F Nina Ross Hooker
Born: Jul 19, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 1986 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: John Anderson Thorn (1892-1941) Marr: 1924 - McDowell Co., WV
4 F Allie Virginia Hooker
Born: Aug 14, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 1983 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: James Walker Damron (1896-1958) Marr: 1921
5 F Elsie Lee Hooker
Born: May 20, 1901 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 1952 - Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Lawrence R. Blizard (1899-1969) Marr: Nov 7, 1921 - Sullivan Co., TN
6 F Martha Boyd Hooker
Born: Aug 11, 1914 - Mortimer, Caldwell Co., NC Died: Dec 26, 1996 - Crouse-Irving Mem. Hosp., Syracuse, NY Buried: - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Troutville, VASpouse: Goben Edward Brugh (1909-1991) Marr: Jul 20, 1937 - Mill Creek, Botetourt Co., VA
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Marvin Matthew Gravely, Sr. and Judy Lambert
Husband Marvin Matthew Gravely, Sr.
Born: Apr 20, 1938 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 23, 2021 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Apr 27, 2021 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Benjamin Franklin Gravely (1884-1947) Mother: Elizabeth Davis (1896-1962)
Marriage: 1965
Wife Judy Lambert
Born: Feb 9, 1948 Died: Mar 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Judy Lambert):
Their eldest child Marvin, Jr., born 1966, Leaksville, NC.
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Peyton Murphy and Mary Gravely
Husband Peyton Murphy
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 30, 1816 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Gravely
AKA: Polly Born: 1800 Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Jefferson Gravely, Jr. (1778-1871) Mother: Mary Helen King (1780-1850)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Gravely):
Her father, Joseph, consented to the marriage, as would be required since Mary is only age 16. This source spells their surname as Graveley, but this is presumed to be a spelling error on the writer's part, though it is possible that it's a spelling variation that was used at one time.
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Adam Stultz I and Mary Gravely
Husband Adam Stultz I
Born: 1745 Died: Bef 1845 Buried:Marriage: Jun 3, 1768 - Leatherwood, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Gravely
Born: 1748 - Culpeper Co., VA (prob.) Died: Aft 1805 Buried:
Father: James Gravely, Sr. (1718-1780) Mother: Ann Unknown (Cir 1722- )
Children
1 M Abner Stultz
Born: Sep 7, 1770 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Bef May 15, 1850 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Nancy Ann Eggleton (1765- )Spouse: Dorothy Bacon Leseur (1802- ) Marr: Franklin Co., VA
2 F Mary Stultz
AKA: Polly Born: 1771-1772 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 25, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Thomas Hailey (1771/1780-1859) Marr: Feb 6, 1798 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Joseph Stultz
AKA: Joe Born: Nov 12, 1773 - Leatherwood, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1860 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Amy Witcher (1781/1785- ) Marr: Nov 29, 1805 - Grainger Co., TN
4 F Kathy Stultz
AKA: Katie Born: 1775 Died: Buried:Spouse: Jeremiah Michael Griggs (1776-1858) Marr: Apr 7, 1804 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Joyce Stultz
Born: 1785 - VA Died: 1838 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Othniel Minter (1775-1847) Marr: Dec 7, 1799 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Gravely):
Note: Although present county boundaries clearly put the Leatherwood Community in Henry Co., VA, at the time of their marriage in 1768, Henry County did not exist, and the Leatherwood Community was located in Pittsylvania Co., VA. However, after Henry County was formed in 1776, the Leatherwood Community is clearly located in Henry County.
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Pleasant Easley Ladd and Mary Gravely
Husband Pleasant Easley Ladd
Born: 1807 - Greenville, SC Died: 1865 - Pickens Co., SC Buried: - Ladd Cem., Sunset, Pickens Co., SCMarriage: Apr 28, 1831 - SC
Wife Mary Gravely
AKA: Polly Born: 1806 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Buried:
Father: John Gravely (1752-1835) Mother: Margaret Hensley Ballenger (1761-1806)
Children
1 F Sarah Ladd
AKA: Sallie Born: 1834 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Feb 7, 1892 - Pickens Co., SC Buried:Spouse: Richard C. Gravely (1825-1892) Marr: Bef 1864
2 M John H. Ladd
Born: Apr 26, 1839 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Dec 28, 1912 - Hall Co., GA Buried: - Chestatee Bapt. Ch. Cem., Gainsville, GASpouse: Sarah S. Wilson (1839-1909) Marr: Abt 1860
3 F Malinda Ladd
Born: 1842 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Buried:
4 M Marcus L. Ladd
Born: 1843 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Buried:
5 M Bluford Ladd
Born: 1844 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Buried:
6 M Joseph F. Ladd
Born: 1846 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Buried:
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James Edward Wood and Mary Bessie Gravely
Husband James Edward Wood
Born: Dec 6, 1886 - VA Died: Aug 23, 1972 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VAMarriage: Abt 1909
Wife Mary Bessie Gravely
Born: Apr 24, 1892 - VA Died: Feb 14, 1982 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
Father: George Cooper Gravely (1857-1942) Mother: Pauline P. Oakes (1869-Bef 1900)
Children
1 M George E. Wood
Born: 1910 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Edith Wood
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Elmer Wood (1911- ) Marr: Abt 1937
3 M Paul Gravely Wood
Born: Apr 21, 1917 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Mar 29, 1989 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA Buried: - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VASpouse: Alma Virginia Pulliam (1919-1967) Marr: Dec 24, 1945 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Louise Jones (1925-1961) Marr: Oct 6, 1948 - Roanoke Co., VA
4 F Mary Helen Wood
Born: 1924 - VA Died: Buried:
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Creed Tanner Thomas, Sr. and Mary E. Gravely
Husband Creed Tanner Thomas, Sr.
Born: Aug 14, 1842 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1916 - Mountain Hill (near), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jan 9, 1916 - Mountain Hill (near), Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: William M. Thomas (1796- ) Mother: Arimenta Motley (1806- )
Marriage: Dec 18, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Gravely
Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jun 19, 1900 Buried:
Father: Peyton Stultz Gravely (1825- ) Mother: Martha Ann Wingfield (1828- )
Children
1 M William P. Thomas
Born: Aug 15, 1874 - Dan River Twsp., Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1876 - 3d Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain Hill (near), Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Allen Pinkney Thomas
Born: Feb 2, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 1918 - Mountain Hill (near), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Oct 16, 1918 - Mountain Hill (near), Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Permelia Myrtle Unknown ( - )
3 M Creed Tanner Thomas, Jr.
Born: May 26, 1881 - 3d Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Arimenta Watkins Thomas
Born: Jun 27, 1883 - VA Died: May 25, 1961 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Leemont Cem., Danville, VASpouse: William Edward Hawkins (1870-1952) Marr: 1920-1921
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Gravely):
George Washington Abel Richardson and Mary Eleanor Gravely
Husband George Washington Abel Richardson
Born: Apr 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1932 Buried:
Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902) Mother: Lenora Jamerson Harris (1839-1917)
Marriage: Jan 7, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Eleanor Gravely
AKA: Ella Born: Jun 3, 1872 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Fam. Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jabez E. Gravely (1836- ) Mother: Anna E. Toler (1849-Bef 1900)
Children
1 M Joseph Morton Richardson
Born: Dec 13, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 21, 1935 - Richardson's Hosp., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 22, 1935 - Fam. Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: Harriett Susan Bowles (Abt 1903- ) Marr: 1925
2 F Susan Anna Richardson
Born: Aug 28, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1992 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Berkley Belcher (1899-1950) Marr: Dec 27, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Eleanor Gravely):
Fred Lewis Looper and Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Fred Lewis Looper
Born: Jul 7, 1907 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Jan 7, 1983 - Pickens Co., SC Buried: - Hillcrest Mem. Pk., Pickens, SCMarriage: Oct 6, 1940 - Pickens Co., SC
Wife Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Born: Jul 5, 1909 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Feb 23, 1999 Buried: - Hillcrest Mem. Pk., Pickens, SC
Father: Calvin McNalley Gravely (1866-1946) Mother: Margaret Esther Kelley (1875-1963)
Children
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Dr., William Allen Holman and Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Dr., William Allen Holman
Born: Jan 17, 1834 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Bef 1881 Buried:
Father: Benjamin T. Holman (1796- ) Mother: Sarah E. Allen (1800- )
Marriage: Jun 20, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Born: Aug 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Willis L. Gravely (1800-1885) Mother: Ann Nancy Marshall Barrow (1812-1886)
Children
1 M John M. Holman
Born: 1869 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M William Seymore Holman
Born: Jun 1, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Willis Gravely Holman
Born: Mar 1874 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Sally Ann Holman
Born: 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Gravely):
John Ervin Holder and Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Husband John Ervin Holder
Born: Jan 15, 1852 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Jun 20, 1883 - Pickens Co., SC Buried: - Porters Chapel UMC Cem., Pickens, SCMarriage: 1873 - Pickens Co., SC
Wife Mary Elizabeth Gravely
AKA: Lizzie Born: Sep 21, 1855 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Feb 5, 1922 - Pickens Co., SC Buried: - Porters Chapel UMC Cem., Pickens, SC
Father: Lontford Ballenger Gravely (1828-1922) Mother: Nancy Naomi Winchester (1834-1924)
Other Spouse: James Henry Lollis (1852-1938) - Aft Jan 15, 1917 - Pickens Co., SC
Children
1 F Mary Naomi Holder
Born: Feb 10, 1875 - SC Died: Jul 22, 1972 Buried: - Rose Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, Greenville Co., SCSpouse: William Hobart Porter (1876-1955) Marr: 1901 - SC
2 M James Ballenger Holder
Born: Mar 23, 1876 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Nov 10, 1952 - Greenville, SC Buried: - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Greenville, SCSpouse: Emma Estelle Boyd (1885-1955) Marr: Abt 1902
3 M John Belton Holder
Born: Mar 23, 1876 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Nov 10, 1957 - Cabarrus General Hospital, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC Buried: Nov 11, 1957 - Carolina Mem. Park, Concord, NCSpouse: Lillie Pearl Hayes (1883-1958) Marr: 1903
4 M Edward Phillip Holder
AKA: Eddie Born: Nov 18, 1877 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Dec 9, 1928 Buried: - Woods Chapel UMC Cem., Greer, SCSpouse: Lina Floree Wood (1887-1962) Marr: Feb 4, 1904 - SC
Notes: Marriage (James Henry Lollis):
His 1st wife died Jan. 15, 1917.
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James Henry Lollis and Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Husband James Henry Lollis
Born: Oct 10, 1852 - SC Died: Apr 1, 1938 Buried: - Sandy Springs Bapt. Ch. Cem., Pelzer, SCMarriage: Aft Jan 15, 1917 - Pickens Co., SC
Wife Mary Elizabeth Gravely
AKA: Lizzie Born: Sep 21, 1855 - Pickens Co., SC Died: Feb 5, 1922 - Pickens Co., SC Buried: - Porters Chapel UMC Cem., Pickens, SC
Father: Lontford Ballenger Gravely (1828-1922) Mother: Nancy Naomi Winchester (1834-1924)
Other Spouse: John Ervin Holder (1852-1883) - 1873 - Pickens Co., SC
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Gravely):
His 1st wife died Jan. 15, 1917.
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Louis Franklin Moxley, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Louis Franklin Moxley, Jr.
Born: Jan 13, 1910 - Washington, DC Died: Feb 20, 1960 - MD Buried:Marriage: Jun 11, 1938 - Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD
Wife Mary Elizabeth Gravely
Born: Feb 14, 1914 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Jan 22, 1995 - MD Buried: - Cedar Hill Cem., Suitland, MD
Father: Clay Webster Gravely (1887-1940) Mother: Mary Lou Harbin (1890-1956)
Children
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William Frank Richmond and Mary Emma Gravely
Husband William Frank Richmond
Born: 1883 - Lee Co, VA Died: 1942 Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Oct 2, 1907 - Salem (city), VA
Wife Mary Emma Gravely
Born: Mar 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1974 Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: Chester Bullard Gravely, Sr. (1845-1929) Mother: Emma Eugenia Pedigo (1855-1926)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Emma Gravely):
He 24, she 26. Both single. He born Lee Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a lumberman. Marr. by H.C.V. Campbell, Min.
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Dr., Henry Delman Peters and Mary Frances Gravely
Husband Dr., Henry Delman Peters
Born: Oct 9, 1817 - VA Died: May 5, 1901 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VAMarriage: Nov 5, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Frances Gravely
Born: Jun 25, 1832 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1865 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George W. Gravely (1788-1885) Mother: Mary M. Hughes ( -Bef 1850)
Children
1 F Nancy Peters
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: William Dickerson ( - )
2 M Robert H. Peters
Born: Oct 30, 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 7, 1875 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
3 M Hon., George D. Peters, Judge
Born: Dec 25, 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 1899 Buried: - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: Emily Nelson Greer (1856-1921) Marr: Dec 6, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Alice Christina Peters
Born: Jun 24, 1857 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 1, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Jesse Benjamin Lavinder (1842-1903) Marr: Dec 16, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Hon., Herbert Grayson Peters, Sr.
Born: Sep 10, 1859 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1925 - Bristol, VA Buried: Aug 4, 1925 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Electra Lee Smith (1868-1950) Marr: Nov 28, 1894 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary White (Cir 1865- ) Marr: Bet Jan 1920 and Jul 1925
6 M John H. Peters
Born: Feb 11, 1862 Died: May 29, 1863 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Gravely):
Curtis Edward Nichols and Mary Helen Gravely
Husband Curtis Edward Nichols
Born: Aug 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1981 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Jasper Bunyan Nichols (1905-1979) Mother: Ruth Evelyn Pyrtle (1918- )
Marriage: Jul 3, 1958 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Helen Gravely
Born: Apr 1, 1938 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 1, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Gravely (1898- ) Mother: Sallie Jane Stegall (1904-1977)
Other Spouse: Ronnie Lee Hankins, Sr. (1946-2025) - Aft Apr 25, 1983
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Helen Gravely):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by H.F. Dalton, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Ronnie Lee Hankins, Sr.):
Apr. 25, 1983 was his div. date from 1st wife, Mary Elsie Gilbert.
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Ronnie Lee Hankins, Sr. and Mary Helen Gravely
Husband Ronnie Lee Hankins, Sr.
Born: Dec 5, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 12, 2025 Buried:
Father: Gravely Clark Hankins, Jr. (1925-2014) Mother: Essie Elizabeth Gravely (1927-1998)
Marriage: Aft Apr 25, 1983
Wife Mary Helen Gravely
Born: Apr 1, 1938 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 1, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Gravely (1898- ) Mother: Sallie Jane Stegall (1904-1977)
Other Spouse: Curtis Edward Nichols (1935-1981) - Jul 3, 1958 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Helen Gravely):
Apr. 25, 1983 was his div. date from 1st wife, Mary Elsie Gilbert.
Notes: Marriage (Curtis Edward Nichols):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by H.F. Dalton, Min.
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Elijah Richardson and Mary Jane Gravely
Husband Elijah Richardson
Born: Mar 1823 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 9, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869) Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)
Marriage: Jan 29, 1848 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Gravely
AKA: Polly Born: Mar 5, 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 1861 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Edmund Gravely (1788-1883) Mother: Mary Susan Robertson (1800-1879)
Children
1 F Anna Elizabeth Richardson
AKA: Eliza Born: Oct 12, 1849 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: George Washington Stultz (1840-1882) Marr: Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VASpouse: John A. Bowles (1856- ) Marr: Oct 22, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary E. Richardson
Born: Jun 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William C. Lawrence (1838-Bef 1910) Marr: Feb 9, 1868 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Samuel Jefferson Woodall (1824-1912) Marr: Nov 9, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
3 M William Davis Richardson
Born: Jun 28, 1858 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VASpouse: Anna Palestina Lawrence (1862-1956) Marr: Dec 22, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
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Patrick Henry Martin and Mary Jane Gravely
Husband Patrick Henry Martin
Born: Dec 1819 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 7, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Martin (1786-1836) Mother: Cecelia Reid (1791-1876)
Marriage: Nov 1, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Gravely
Born: Feb 1838 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 1924 - Danville (near), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884) Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)
Children
1 F Ada Byron Martin
Born: Mar 26, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 17, 1915 Buried: - Turpin St. Cem. #2, Danville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
2 M Lewis Gravely Martin
Born: Jan 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 19, 1917 Buried: - Turpin St. Cem. #2, Danville, VASpouse: Martha Gravely (1859-1893) Marr: Dec 23, 1885 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Viola Lee Draper (1864-1933) Marr: 1893 - VA
3 M Joseph Jackson Martin
Born: Dec 21, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 31, 1951 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Minnie W. Draper (1869-1957) Marr: Mar 14, 1897 - Caswell Co., NC
4 F Martha Reed Martin
AKA: Pattie Born: Jul 16, 1862 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 1921 Buried: - Turpin St. Cem. #2, Danville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Eleanor Martin
AKA: Ella Born: Nov 7, 1865 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Turpin St. Cem. #2, Danville, VASpouse: William F. Wills (1858-1948) Marr: Apr 8, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 M William Spotswood Martin, Sr.
Born: Feb 22, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 1962 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Annie Craye Blair (1885-1973) Marr: Jan 22, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Mary Eliza Martin
Born: Feb 24, 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1911 Buried: - Turpin St. Cem. #2, Danville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
8 M Frank G. Martin
Born: Mar 1872 - VA Died: Buried:
9 M George Martin
Born: 1874 - VA Died: Buried:
10 M Calvin L. Martin
Born: Sep 1878 - VA Died: Buried:
11 M Traynham Martin
Born: May 1884 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Gravely):
Another researcher, Anne L. Bettis, indicates they were married Jun 15, 1854.
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Charles Benjamin Warren and Mary Jane Gravely
Husband Charles Benjamin Warren
AKA: Charlie Born: May 23, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 12, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Columbus Swanson Warren (1842-1925) Mother: Mary Catherine Oakes (1845-1915)
Marriage: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Gravely
Born: Feb 12, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 1, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Francis Gravely (1847-1920) Mother: Nancy Jane Winn (1849-1925)
Children
1 F Minnie Simmons Warren
Born: Oct 16, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 7, 1973 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC Buried: Jun 9, 1973 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Richard Byron Allen Davis (1892-1920) Marr: Apr 15, 1919 - Henry Co., VASpouse: John Rucker Clift, Sr. (1899-1968) Marr: Jan 20, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Richard Warren
AKA: Dick Born: Sep 7, 1900 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 19, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Florence Schilbe (1909-1966) Marr: Jun 12, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Ruby Elizabeth Warren
Born: Jul 11, 1902 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 14, 1982 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Terrell Gentry Gilbert (1897-1937) Marr: Jun 28, 1922 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Lee Askew (1879-1962) Marr: Mar 18, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Virgie Warren
Born: Dec 15, 1904 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 F Eva Nye Warren
Born: Jun 8, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 1, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Rosville Gilley, Sr. (1911-1956) Marr: Dec 29, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
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Thomas R. Winn and Mary P. Gravely
Husband Thomas R. Winn
Born: Jan 1861 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Jackson Winn (1827-1905) Mother: Matilda Catherine Clark (1828-1896)
Marriage: Oct 24, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary P. Gravely
AKA: Mollie Born: Mar 1868 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Leftwich Gravely (1829-Bef 1900) Mother: Elizabeth E. Harris (1841- )
Children
1 F Clara M. Winn
Born: Sep 1891 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Aubrey Bruce Wilson (1891-1924) Marr: Abt 1912
2 M Benjamin C. Winn
Born: Nov 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Joseph L. Winn
Born: Aug 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Cathrine Winn
Born: Mar 1899 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Florence G. Winn
Born: 1901 - VA Died: Buried:
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Raymond Watson Griffin and Mary Virginia Gravely
Husband Raymond Watson Griffin
Born: Jun 13, 1917 Died: Feb 20, 2003 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Apr 30, 1946
Wife Mary Virginia Gravely
Born: Feb 24, 1915 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 2000 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Benjamin Flippen Gravely (1879-1953) Mother: Mary Belle Woodall (1881-1923)
Children
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Philip Greenberg and Mattie Gravely
Husband Philip Greenberg
Born: Dec 11, 1898 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 18, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Aetz Chayam Cem., Danville, VAMarriage: 1930-1931
Wife Mattie Gravely
Born: Mar 3, 1899 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 5, 1994 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: George Washington Gravely, Jr. (1868-1929) Mother: Linnie Sirena Greene (1867-1949)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Gravely):
In the 1940 census, their eldest child Milton was 11, or born about 1928/1929, but Philip wasn't married in the 1930 census. In the 1940 census, the next child is Allen, 9, or born about 1930/1931. Thus, either Annie was previously married, or he was born out-of-wedlock to them.
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John Everett Joyce and Mattie Lillie Gravely
Husband John Everett Joyce
Born: Sep 27, 1894 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Joyce (1864-1927) Mother: Lucy Jane Joyce (1874-1945)
Marriage: Sep 8, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mattie Lillie Gravely
Born: Jul 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Henry Gravely, Sr. (1871- ) Mother: Martha Newson Shumate (1877- )
Children
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Alfred Carlton Maddox, Jr. and Mildred Delores Gravely
Husband Alfred Carlton Maddox, Jr.
Born: Dec 13, 1923 - Lynchburg (city), VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Lynchburg (city), VA Buried: - Ft. Hill Mem. Park, Lynchburg, VAMarriage: Aug 23, 1947 - Roanoke Co., VA
Wife Mildred Delores Gravely
Born: Feb 4, 1930 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Nov 20, 2009 - Lynchburg (city), VA Buried:
Father: Benjamin Thomas Gravely (1894-1964) Mother: Irene Light Wilkerson (1904-1972)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Delores Gravely):
Both single. He an insurance agent & she a telephone operator. Marr. by D.N. McGrady, Min.
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Leonard B. Walker and Minnie F. Gravely
Husband Leonard B. Walker
Born: 1879-1881 - Mocksville, NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 17, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie F. Gravely
Born: Sep 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Leftwich Gravely (1829-Bef 1900) Mother: Elizabeth E. Harris (1841- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie F. Gravely):
Cornelius H. Skinker, Sr. and Minnie L. Gravely
Husband Cornelius H. Skinker, Sr.
Born: Sep 1863 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 4, 1888 - Polk Co., MO
Wife Minnie L. Gravely
Born: Mar 1868 - Fayette, Howard Co., MO Died: Buried:
Father: Hon., Joseph Jackson Gravely (1828-1872) Mother: Martha Jane Marshall (1833-1923)
Children
1 M Howard Gravely Skinker
Born: May 1890 - MO Died: Buried:
2 M Cornelius H. Skinker, Jr.
Born: Dec 1892 - MO Died: Buried:
3 F Lois E. Skinker
Born: Jul 1895 - MO Died: Buried:
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William Lafayette Manning and Minnie Marcella Gravely
Husband William Lafayette Manning
Born: Apr 19, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Edmund Gravely Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Joshua Columbus Manning (1851-1931) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Reynolds (1851-1929)
Marriage: Dec 9, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie Marcella Gravely
Born: Jun 16, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Edmund Gravely Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Jabez E. Gravely (1836- ) Mother: Anna E. Toler (1849-Bef 1900)
Children
1 F Marguaret Katherine Manning
Born: Nov 30, 1910 - VA Died: Jul 12, 1960 - FL Buried: - Edmund Gravely Cem., Henry Co., VA
2 M William Clarence Manning
Born: May 25, 1912 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1947 Buried: Apr 13, 1947 - Edmund Gravely Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
3 F Anna Elizabeth Manning
Born: Jul 11, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 5, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Judge Corneilus Holley (1911-1995) Marr: Nov 11, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
4 F 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., VASpouse: Clarence Curtis Donavant (1914-1982) Marr: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
5 F Rose Eleanor Manning
Born: Mar 16, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Richmond, VASpouse: Harold Peery Hatcher, Jr. (1915-1988) Marr: Sep 29, 1945 - Farmville, Charlotte Co., VA
6 M Jabe G. Manning
Born: 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Dec 7, 2003 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Marcella Gravely):
He 32, she 28. S/o J.C. & E.E. Manning; D/o J.E. Manning.
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Joseph Dennis Stultz and Myrtle Mae Gravely
Husband Joseph Dennis Stultz
AKA: Joe Born: Aug 2, 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 18, 1954 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Anderson Haywood Stultz (1809-1898) Mother: Cassandra Jane Wingfield (1832-1893)
Marriage: Apr 26, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Mae Gravely
Born: Apr 19, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 1985 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Francis Gravely (1847-1920) Mother: Nancy Jane Winn (1849-1925)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Mae Gravely):
Mylon Beam Walker and Myrtle Yvonne Gravely
Husband Mylon Beam Walker
Born: Feb 10, 1940 - Person Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 1, 1961 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Myrtle Yvonne Gravely
Born: Apr 12, 1942 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 5, 2018 - Virginia Bapt. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: Oct 9, 2018 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Gravely (1884-1947) Mother: Elizabeth Davis (1896-1962)
Other Spouse: Edgar Junior Rigney (1944-2025) - Mar 12, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Yvonne Gravely):
He 21, she 19. S/o R.E. Walker & Gladys Whitfield; D/o Benjamin Gravely & Elizabeth Davis Gravely. Marr. Dec.1, 1961, Spray, NC, in St. Lukes Epis. Church, by W. Aiken, Jr., Min.
Notes: Marriage (Edgar Junior Rigney):
He 23, she 25. His 1st marr.; she once div. He born Hery Co., Va.; she, Eden, Nc. He worked in a furniture fact. S/o George Mayhew (step father) & Roxie Lou Rigney (maiden name Jackson, 1st husb. G.W. Rigney); D/o Ben. F. Gravely & Elizabeth Davis. Marr. Mar. 12, 1968, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Edgar Junior Rigney and Myrtle Yvonne Gravely
Husband Edgar Junior Rigney
Born: Jul 15, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 16, 2025 Buried: May 21, 2025 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: George Washington Rigney (Cir 1910- ) Mother: Roxie Lou Jackson (1914-1985)
Marriage: Mar 12, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Yvonne Gravely
Born: Apr 12, 1942 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 5, 2018 - Virginia Bapt. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: Oct 9, 2018 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Gravely (1884-1947) Mother: Elizabeth Davis (1896-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Yvonne Gravely):
He 23, she 25. His 1st marr.; she once div. He born Hery Co., Va.; she, Eden, Nc. He worked in a furniture fact. S/o George Mayhew (step father) & Roxie Lou Rigney (maiden name Jackson, 1st husb. G.W. Rigney); D/o Ben. F. Gravely & Elizabeth Davis. Marr. Mar. 12, 1968, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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James Edward Shank and Nancy Gravely
Husband James Edward Shank
Born: Dec 26, 1913 - VA Died: Nov 29, 1985 - Virginia Bapt. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - St. Stephens Ch. Cem., Forest, VAMarriage: Jan 16, 1982 - Lynchburg, VA
Wife Nancy Gravely
AKA: Big Born: Dec 28, 1915 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 2013 - Lynchburg, VA Buried: Feb 26, 2013 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
Father: Richard Pleasants Gravely, Sr. (1886-1962) Mother: Sarah Hay Mullins (1890-1978)
Other Spouse: Henry Evander Gilliam, Jr. (1911-1972) - Jan 9, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Gravely):
Both once wid.: Marr. by G. Bean, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Henry Evander Gilliam, Jr.):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy; she a teacher, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.R. Reeves, Min. Her obituary shows marr.1941, but orig. marr. cert. shows Jan. 9, 1943.
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Benjamin Franklin Winn, Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Benjamin Franklin Winn, Sr.
AKA: Ben Born: Apr 7, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 1910 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Henry Jackson Winn (1827-1905) Mother: Matilda Catherine Clark (1828-1896)
Marriage: Nov 21, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Elizabeth Gravely
AKA: Nannie Born: Apr 15, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Francis Leftwich Gravely (1829-Bef 1900) Mother: Elizabeth E. Harris (1841- )
Children
1 M James Rufus Winn
AKA: Jim Born: Nov 23, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 1920 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Ella Katherine Warren (1882-1970) Marr: Jan 18, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Horatio Sterling Winn
Born: Aug 31, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 1938 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Jessie May Turner (1886-1953) Marr: Nov 23, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Minnie Winn
Born: Apr 1886 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Benjamin Franklin Winn, Jr.
AKA: Frank Born: Dec 29, 1888 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 1, 1940 - Augusta, Richmond Co., GA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Mary Ethel Winn
Born: Jul 1892 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Edward Gaultney Morrison (1880-1948) Marr: May 25, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Joseph Musco Winn, Sr.
Born: Jan 9, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 18, 1955 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Nannie Ruth Helms (1900-1930) Marr: Dec 21, 1916 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Anne Adele Wyatt (1911-2011) Marr: Jun 22, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
7 M John Russell Winn
Born: Apr 23, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1936 - Richardson's Hosp., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Flora Nierman (1900-1980) Marr: 1918 - McDowell Co., WV
8 M Lewis Bailey Winn
Born: Jul 25, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 23, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 25, 1940 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Virginia Blanche Board (1906-1992) Marr: Oct 6, 1928 - Pulaski Co., VA
9 F Sarah Louise Winn
Born: Apr 15, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 2, 1987 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: James Carlton Meadows (1902-1952) Marr: Jun 28, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
10 F Ruth Gravely Winn
Born: Dec 27, 1906 Died: Mar 10, 1976 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Gravely):
Their marriage is recorded in Henry Co. Reg. of Marriage No. 1, p. 89, line 90, 21 Nov. 1878: B.F. Winn, 22, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o H.J. & C.M. Winn, married N.E. Gravely, 15, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o F.L. & E.E. Gravely.
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John Spencer Murphy and Nancy Jane Gravely
Husband John Spencer Murphy
Born: 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 23, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Jane Gravely
AKA: Nannie Born: Mar 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Peyton Stultz Gravely (1825- ) Mother: Martha Ann Wingfield (1828- )
Children
1 F Lillie Belle Murphy
Born: Jan 5, 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 11, 1973 - Butner, Granville Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: John Henry Jeffries (1883-1960) Marr: Apr 7, 1903 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M John Henry Murphy
Born: Jun 15, 1888 - VA Died: Aug 13, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 15, 1972 - Danview Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Hattie Ollie Hyler (1891-1975) Marr: Dec 22, 1907 - Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Jane Gravely):
Joseph B. Upton and Nancy M. Gravely
Husband Joseph B. Upton
Born: Jun 1849 - New York Died: Buried:Marriage: 1872
Wife Nancy M. Gravely
AKA: Nannie Born: May 1851 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Hon., Joseph Jackson Gravely (1828-1872) Mother: Martha Jane Marshall (1833-1923)
Children
1 F Mattie E. Upton
Born: Jul 1873 - MO Died: Buried:
2 M Joseph Gravely Upton
Born: Mar 1877 - MO Died: Buried:
3 M George M. Upton
Born: Mar 1879 - MO Died: Buried:
4 M Ernest D. Upton
Born: Jan 1881 - MO Died: Buried:
5 M Jessie B. Upton
Born: Jan 1881 - MO Died: Buried:
6 M Eugene V. Upton
Born: Feb 1888 - MO Died: Buried:
7 M Maynard Upton
Born: Mar 1891 - MO Died: Buried:
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George Ernest Turpin and Nannie Daisy Gravely
Husband George Ernest Turpin
Born: 1869 - Daviess Co., KY Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 26, 1900 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nannie Daisy Gravely
Born: Jun 1881 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Capt., Peyton Benjamin Gravely, Sr. (1835-1915) Mother: Mary F. Walters (1847-1923)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Daisy Gravely):
John Jefferson Hurd and Nannie Frances Gravely
Husband John Jefferson Hurd
Born: Jul 1, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 15, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Obediah B. Heard (1828-1905) Mother: Eliza Ann Neblett (1832-1903)
Marriage: Mar 28, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Frances Gravely
Born: Mar 28, 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 1951 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Francis Gravely (1847-1920) Mother: Nancy Jane Winn (1849-1925)
Children
1 F Vera Hurd
Born: Jan 1899 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Vesta Hurd
Born: May 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Robert Lee Alcorn, Sr. (1897-1968) Marr: Dec 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Roy Hurd
Born: 1901 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Jesse Hurd
Born: Aug 19, 1903 - VA Died: Sep 19, 1931 - Lynchburg Mem. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Lizzie Hurd
Born: May 29, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1991 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Hassie Silas Minter, Sr. (1903-1969) Marr: Jun 2, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Frances Hurd
AKA: Fannie Born: Aug 2, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1969 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: William Roy Vass (1906- ) Marr: Jun 16, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Josie Mabyrd Hurd
Born: Jan 5, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1986 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: David Robert Campbell, Jr. (1896-1980) Marr: Apr 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
8 M John Percy Hurd
AKA: Dock Born: Dec 14, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 8, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Willie Mae Lester (1911-1968) Marr: Jun 28, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Frances Gravely):
Their marriage is recorded in the Henry County Reg. of Marriages No. 2, 1893-1913, p. 28, line 52, 28 March 1898: John F. Hurd, 39, single, born/resides Henry Co., V.a, farmer, S/o O.B. & E. Hurd, married Nannie F. Gravely, 22, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o Wm. F. & N. Gravely.
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John William Merriman and Nannie Katherine Gravely
Husband John William Merriman
Born: Nov 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 2, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951) Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)
Marriage: Oct 31, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Katherine Gravely
AKA: Kate Born: Jun 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 28, 2001 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Henry Gravely, Sr. (1871- ) Mother: Martha Newson Shumate (1877- )
Children
1 M Louis Gerald Merriman
AKA: Jerry Born: Jul 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 17, 2012 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hazel Payne (1929- ) Marr: Apr 12, 1959 - Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SCSpouse: Virginia Pauline Harbour (1929- ) Marr: May 9, 1981 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Katherine Gravely):
John A. Troutman and Nina S. Gravely
Husband John A. Troutman
Born: 1865 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: 1900 - WV
Wife Nina S. Gravely
Born: Aug 23, 1878 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 1960 Buried: - Maple Hill Cem., Bluefield, WV
Father: Lt., Thomas Marshall Gravely (1843-1918) Mother: Georgia Anna Stultz (1854-1950)
Children
1 M Louis W. Troutman
Born: 1900 - WV Died: Buried:
2 F Georgia E. Troutman
Born: 1903 - WV Died: Buried:
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Jesse David Woody and Patricia Elizabeth Gravely
Husband Jesse David Woody
Born: Jul 25, 1925 - Caretta, McDowell Co., WV Died: Feb 23, 2006 - Bristol, VA Buried:
Father: Earnest Norman Woody, Sr. (1889-1982) Mother: Blanche McArthur Jarrett (1899-1950)
Marriage: 1949 - McDowell Co., WV
Wife Patricia Elizabeth Gravely
Born: Dec 29, 1925 Died: Aug 15, 2008 - Bristol, VA Buried:
Children
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Henry Clay Overton and Permelia Lillie Gravely
Husband Henry Clay Overton
Born: Jan 22, 1870 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1947 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 27, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Moses Edward Overton, Jr. (1846-Bef 1900) Mother: Mary L. Stephens (1844- )
Marriage: Oct 10, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Permelia Lillie Gravely
Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 13, 1940 Buried:
Father: Joseph Sanford Gravely (1833- ) Mother: Elizabeth K. Wade (1844-Bef 1910)
Children
1 M Henry Joseph Overton
Born: Jul 8, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 1988 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Edna Pauline Huddleston (1903-1980) Marr: 1927-1928
2 F Mary C. Overton
Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Rev., Samuel Jackson Overton
Born: Apr 16, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Haley Cem., Rt. 1, Axton, VASpouse: Virginia Elizabeth Haley (1916-1983) Marr: Sep 16, 1933 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Permelia Lillie Gravely):
Capt., Peyton Benjamin Gravely, Sr. and Mary F. Walters
Husband Capt., Peyton Benjamin Gravely, Sr.
Born: Jul 15, 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 7, 1915 - Woodstock, VA Buried:
Father: Willis L. Gravely (1800-1885) Mother: Ann Nancy Marshall Barrow (1812-1886)
Marriage: Abt 1871
Wife Mary F. Walters
Born: Feb 1847 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 9, 1923 - Woodstock, VA Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
Children
1 F Kate Walters Gravely
Born: Sep 1872 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George Craghead Cabell, Jr. (1868- ) Marr: Aug 31, 1892 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Peyton Benjamin Gravely, Jr.
Born: 1877-1879 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M James Green Gravely
Born: Jan 14, 1878 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 10, 1934 Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VASpouse: Mary Alice James (1880-1902) Marr: Dec 18, 1901 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Sue F. Schoolfield (1881-1968) Marr: Nov 11, 1926 - Baltimore (city), MD
4 F Nannie Daisy Gravely
Born: Jun 1881 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George Ernest Turpin (1869- ) Marr: Dec 26, 1900 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 F Mary Vereen Gravely
Born: Aug 1885 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ernest Clapp (1879- ) Marr: Jan 22, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Jr. and Mae Lancaster
Husband Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Jr.
Born: Dec 3, 1912 - Sontag, Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 1971 - Nash Gen. Hosp., Rocky Mount, NC Buried: Nov 24, 1971 - Pineview Cem., Rocky Mount, NC
Father: Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Sr. (1875-1933) Mother: Lucy Emma Law (1877-1973)
Marriage:
Wife Mae Lancaster
Born: Cir 1915 Died: Buried:
Children
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Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Sr. and Lucy Emma Law
Husband Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Sr.
Born: Apr 22, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 28, 1933 - Sontag, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jul 29, 1933 - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: John Witcher Gravely (1836-1903) Mother: Nancy Oglesby Haynes (1844-1940)
Marriage: Jan 4, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lucy Emma Law
Born: Aug 3, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 7, 1973 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Vincent Treadway Law (1848-1924) Mother: Lucy Jane Pullen (1856-1923)
Children
1 F Nannie Haynes Gravely
Born: Nov 11, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 1992 - Roanoke Mem. Rehab. Ctr., Roanoke, VA Buried: - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
2 M Peyton Benjamin Franklin Gravely, Jr.
Born: Dec 3, 1912 - Sontag, Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 1971 - Nash Gen. Hosp., Rocky Mount, NC Buried: Nov 24, 1971 - Pineview Cem., Rocky Mount, NCSpouse: Ina Frances Bradley (1913-2011) Marr: Dec 27, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NCSpouse: Mae Lancaster (Cir 1915- )
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Emma Law):
Peyton Stultz Gravely and Martha Ann Wingfield
Husband Peyton Stultz Gravely
Born: 1825 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Gravely (1789- ) Mother: Polly Higgs (1785- )
Marriage: Nov 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Ann Wingfield
Born: Aug 15, 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles M. Wingfield (1797- ) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Marshall (1802-Bef 1860)
Children
1 M William Francis Gravely
AKA: Frank Born: Aug 13, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 16, 1920 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 17, 1920 - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nancy Jane Winn (1849-1925) Marr: Oct 17, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary E. Gravely
Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jun 19, 1900 Buried:Spouse: Creed Tanner Thomas, Sr. (1842-1916) Marr: Dec 18, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Sarah P. Gravely
AKA: Dolly Born: 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 1, 1890 Buried: - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VASpouse: George Roscoe Minter (1858-1938) Marr: Oct 17, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Eliza A. Gravely
Born: 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Dorothy L. Gravely
AKA: Dolly Born: 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Joshua S. Howerton (1855- ) Marr: May 2, 1877 - Caswell Co., NC
6 F Nancy Jane Gravely
AKA: Nannie Born: Mar 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: John Spencer Murphy (1856- ) Marr: Sep 23, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Martha Franklin Gravely
Born: Mar 1863 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 1938 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VASpouse: John Davidson Coleman (1857-1943) Marr: May 5, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Benjamin S. Gravely
Born: Jun 22, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
9 F Serena Gravely
Born: 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 M Seymore Blair Gravely
Born: Jul 17, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 1928 - Thurman, Fayette Co., WV Buried: - Thurman, Fayette Co., WVSpouse: Lulia J. Nunn (1870- ) Marr: Nov 22, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wingfield):
Hon., Peyton T. Gravely and Matilda Frances Thomas
Husband Hon., Peyton T. Gravely
Born: Jun 1, 1790 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 2, 1864 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Jefferson Gravely, Sr. (1744-1834) Mother: Eleanor Cox (1756-1853)
Marriage: Oct 4, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Matilda Frances Thomas
Born: Aug 1, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Watkins Thomas II (Bef 1798-1836) Mother: Nancy Watkins (1792-1872)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Matilda Frances Thomas):
Capt., John Fountain Pedigo and Rachel Ann Gravely
Husband Capt., John Fountain Pedigo
Born: 1824 - Henry Co., VA Died: - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Henry Pedigo (1780-1853) Mother: Malinda Poston (1794-1870)
Marriage: Feb 23, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Rachel Ann Gravely
Born: Nov 1829 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884) Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)
Other Spouse: Edmund B. Cheatham ( - ) - Jan 13, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M John Edward Pedigo
AKA: Ed Born: Dec 25, 1866 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lillian Emma Turner (1866-1932) Marr: Jul 2, 1890 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
2 M Frank Pedigo
Born: Died: Buried:
3 M Thomas Pedigo
Born: Died: Buried:
4 M George D. Pedigo
Born: Died: Buried:
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Ralph Gravely and Esther M. Hammontree
Husband Ralph Gravely
Born: Apr 12, 1898 - MO Died: Nov 23, 1973 Buried: - Greenwood Cem., Bolivar, MO
Father: Joseph W. Gravely (1866-1934) Mother: Myrtle F. McDaniel (1875-1900)
Marriage: Oct 20, 1920 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO
Wife Esther M. Hammontree
Born: Oct 12, 1896 - MO Died: Apr 7, 1989 Buried: - Greenwood Cem., Bolivar, MO
Children
Notes: Marriage (Esther M. Hammontree):
Reginald Whitten Gravely, Sr. and Zella Davis Townes
Husband Reginald Whitten Gravely, Sr.
AKA: King Born: Oct 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Richard Pleasants Gravely, Sr. (1886-1962) Mother: Sarah Hay Mullins (1890-1978)
Marriage: Apr 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Zella Davis Townes
Born: Nov 7, 1920 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Benjamin Marshall Townes (1875-1970) Mother: Zulah K. Davis (1878-1971)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Zella Davis Townes):
Both single. He worked for Piedmont Trust Bank. Marr. by T.R. Reeves, Min.
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Richard Gravely and Elizabeth Howard
Husband Richard Gravely
Born: Cir 1790 Died: Buried:
Father: John Gravely (1752-1835) Mother: Margaret Hensley Ballenger (1761-1806)
Marriage: Nov 21, 1812 - Rhea Co., TN (now Hamilton Co., TN)
Wife Elizabeth Howard
Born: Cir 1794 Died: Buried:
Children
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