Early Southside Virginia Families



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Luther Kesler Heffinger and Saylor Cornelia Odell




Husband Luther Kesler Heffinger

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Peyton Hughes Heffinger (1867-Abt 1908/1910)
       Mother: Lula Emma Minter (1875-1970)


     Marriage: May 14, 1927 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Saylor Cornelia Odell

         Born: Dec 8, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Taylor Odell (1874-1962)
       Mother: Jettie Lou Odell (1880-1975)




Children
1 F Sylvia Maxine Heffinger

         Born: May 5, 1928 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 31, 1972 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Russell Hubert Bolden (1924-1984)
         Marr: Jun 29, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Barney Elwood Walker (1932-2007)
         Marr: Apr 25, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Jimmy Harden Roberts and Margie Lee Heffinger




Husband Jimmy Harden Roberts

         Born: May 14, 1933 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 22, 2015 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon UMC Cem., Madison, NC
     Marriage: Jul 7, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Margie Lee Heffinger

         Born: Apr 10, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 22, 2024 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Andrew Thomas Heffinger (1908-1994)
       Mother: Hattie Sue Cook (1908-1996)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Margie Lee Heffinger):

He 23 & she 18. S/o William Thomas Roberts & Gordie Gatewood Roberts; D/o Andrew Thomas Heffinger & Hattie Cook Heffinger. Marr. Jul. 7, 1956 in Leaksville, NC, by Odell Hall, Min.
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Walter Greene Ray and Mary Theresa Heffinger




Husband Walter Greene Ray

         Born: Apr 15, 1888 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 1, 1958
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 12, 1910 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Theresa Heffinger

         Born: Aug 11, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Peyton Hughes Heffinger (1867-Abt 1908/1910)
       Mother: Lula Emma Minter (1875-1970)




Children

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Thornton Terry Robertson and Mollie Beth Heffinger




Husband Thornton Terry Robertson

          AKA: Thant
         Born: Feb 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Zachariah Taylor Roberson, Sr. (1845-1931)
       Mother: Cynthia Madeline Mowles (1840-1916)


     Marriage: May 18, 1912 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mollie Beth Heffinger

          AKA: Mollie Bet
         Born: Sep 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Heffinger (1853-1938)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Earles (1859-1941)




Children
1 F Cammie M. Robertson

         Born: 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Hattie Preston Robertson

         Born: 1916 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Madison Terry Robertson

          AKA: Mack
         Born: Feb 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1957 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 5, 1957 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Mae Chaney (1920-1955)
         Marr: Dec 9, 1939 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Warren H. Robertson

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Marvin Lewis Robertson

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Jan 20, 1926 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 2007 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 24, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lelia Marie Hazelwood (1925-2014)
         Marr: Aug 23, 1946 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Rufus Gaylord Robertson

         Born: Nov 9, 1927 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1983 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Peggy Anne Altice (1931-2011)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Kate Greer (1931-      )
         Marr: Aug 31, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Richard Ervin Stokes and Ola Mae Heffinger




Husband Richard Ervin Stokes

         Born: Dec 19, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1982
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Smith Stokes (1878-1945)
       Mother: Annie Jane Rigney (1883-1965)


     Marriage: Feb 23, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Ola Mae Heffinger

         Born: Dec 14, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 1992
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Frank Thomas Heffinger (1883-1972)
       Mother: Betty Lou Carter (1885-1969)




Children
1 M Richard Thomas Stokes

          AKA: Tommy
         Born: Dec 14, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2013 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 27, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Ola Mae Heffinger):

He 26, she 22. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Rockingham Co., NC. S/o John Stokes & Annice Rigney; D/o Frank Heffinger & Bettie Carter. Marr. Feb. 23, 1935 in Patrick Co., Va.
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Peyton Hughes Heffinger and Lula Emma Minter




Husband Peyton Hughes Heffinger

          AKA: Hugh
         Born: Mar 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Abt 1908-1910
       Buried: 


       Father: Jacob Heffinger, Jr. (1830-      )
       Mother: Parthenia Unknown (1834-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1890 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lula Emma Minter

          AKA: LuEmma
         Born: Jan 10, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1970
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Silas Othniel Minter (1849-Abt 1930)
       Mother: Lucy Theresa Eggleton (1852-Bef 1900)




Children
1 F Allie Mae Heffinger

         Born: Mar 15, 1893 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1977 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jun 10, 1977 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Joseph Marion Morgan (1882-1923)
         Marr: Abt 1912
       Spouse: Russell Alvis Lee (1903-1952)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Mary Theresa Heffinger

         Born: Aug 11, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Walter Greene Ray (1888-1958)
         Marr: Oct 12, 1910 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M James William Heffinger

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 22, 1899 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1971 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 14, 1971 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Sallie Betty King (1899-1995)
         Marr: Nov 20, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Thomas Hugh Heffinger

         Born: Oct 15, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1959 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC
       Buried: Aug 22, 1959 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Merwyn DeHart (1905-1992)
         Marr: 1920-1921


5 F Bessie B. Heffinger

         Born: 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Luther Kesler Heffinger

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Saylor Cornelia Odell (1908-      )
         Marr: May 14, 1927 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Daisy Myrtle Heffinger

         Born: Cal Dec 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1999
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Fred Gordon Morrison (1913-1989)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lula Emma Minter):

Both single.
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Samuel Earley Heffinger and India Louise Williams




Husband Samuel Earley Heffinger

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Dec 8, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 28, 2011 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jul 1, 2011 - Sardis PBC Cem., Madison, NC


       Father: Frank Thomas Heffinger (1883-1972)
       Mother: Betty Lou Carter (1885-1969)


     Marriage: Feb 11, 1946 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife India Louise Williams

         Born: Mar 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 25, 2003 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 27, 2003 - Sardis PBC Cem., Madison, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (India Louise Williams):

He 27, she 25. S/o Frank T. Heffinger & Betty L. Heffinger; D/o Jeb Dewitt Williams & Beula Agnes Williams. Marr. Feb. 11, 1946 in Madison, NC, by E.T. Parham, Min.
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Barney Elwood Walker and Sylvia Maxine Heffinger




Husband Barney Elwood Walker

         Born: Jun 14, 1932 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 25, 2007 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Apr 25, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sylvia Maxine Heffinger

         Born: May 5, 1928 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 31, 1972 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Luther Kesler Heffinger (1906-      )
       Mother: Saylor Cornelia Odell (1908-      )



 Other Spouse: Russell Hubert Bolden (1924-1984) - Jun 29, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sylvia Maxine Heffinger):

Both once div. He a salesman for Cox's Used Cars & she worked for the American Tobacco Co. Marr. by F.V. Ellenburg, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Russell Hubert Bolden):

Marr. by W.J. Gordon, Min.
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Timothy Elwood Heffinger and Dorothea Ann Vanoy




Husband Timothy Elwood Heffinger

         Born: Oct 31, 1944 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 16, 1972 - Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 19, 1972 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Andrew Thomas Heffinger (1908-1994)
       Mother: Hattie Sue Cook (1908-1996)


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1970 - Reno, Washoe Co., NV



Wife Dorothea Ann Vanoy

         Born: Cir 1947
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William Hampton Heffinger and Hilda Faye Patterson




Husband William Hampton Heffinger

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Apr 23, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 10, 2024 - Jacob's Creek Nurs. & Rehab. Ctr., Madison, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Andrew Thomas Heffinger (1908-1994)
       Mother: Hattie Sue Cook (1908-1996)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Hilda Faye Patterson

         Born: Aug 30, 1947 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clyde Fletcher Patterson (1922-1970)
       Mother: Laura Virginia Joyce (1927-2014)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Hilda Faye Patterson):

Marr. by J.V. Simmons, Min.
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William Hughes Heffinger and Nellie Josephine Thacker




Husband William Hughes Heffinger

         Born: Sep 22, 1932 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 15, 2012 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Dec 21, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nellie Josephine Thacker

         Born: May 28, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 2024 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 30, 2024 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Dorsey Cabel Thacker (1899-1960)
       Mother: Lenora D. Odell (1903-1978)




Children
1 M William Von Heffinger

         Born: Sep 10, 1963 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 12, 2021 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC
       Buried: Oct 15, 2021 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Nellie Josephine Thacker):

He 25 & she 20. Marr. Dec. 21, 1957 in Leaksville, NC, by G.F. Williams, Min.
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Luther Harris Wingfield and Ada Myrtle Heflin




Husband Luther Harris Wingfield

         Born: Dec 30, 1919 - Lunenburg Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 2007 - Prince Edward Co., VA
       Buried:  - Kenbridge Heights Cem., Kenbridge, VA
     Marriage: Jun 9, 1942 - Warren Co., NC



Wife Ada Myrtle Heflin

         Born: May 20, 1922 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Feb 8, 1998 - Kenbridge, VA
       Buried:  - Kenbridge Heights Cem., Kenbridge, VA


       Father: John Robert Heflin, Sr. (1895-1939)
       Mother: Ada Lillian Wingfield (1901-1941)




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Benjamin Marshall Heflin and Mamie Elizabeth McCracken




Husband Benjamin Marshall Heflin

         Born: Nov 12, 1924 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Jan 6, 1994 - Tazewell Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Robert Heflin, Sr. (1895-1939)
       Mother: Ada Lillian Wingfield (1901-1941)


     Marriage: Nov 3, 1943 - Tazewell Co., VA



Wife Mamie Elizabeth McCracken

          AKA: Peggy
         Born: Sep 1, 1927 - Tiptop, Tazewell Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1994 - Tazewell Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mamie Elizabeth McCracken):

Both single. He worked in mining. Marr. by T.A. Repass, Min.
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George Edward Heflin and Edna Almadene Mills




Husband George Edward Heflin

         Born: 1925 - Culpeper Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 12, 1954 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Edna Almadene Mills

         Born: 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clarence Dewey Mills (1899-1984)
       Mother: Nellie Mae Eanes (1904-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Edna Almadene Mills):

Both single, & teachers. Marr. by J.D. Calaway, Min.
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John Robert Heflin, Sr. and Ada Lillian Wingfield




Husband John Robert Heflin, Sr.

         Born: Aug 21, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 1939 - Bishop, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Robert Heflin (1864-1895)
       Mother: Sarah F. Belcher (1864-      )


     Marriage: Jul 16, 1918 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Ada Lillian Wingfield

         Born: Jan 25, 1901 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1941 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 10, 1941 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Tazwell Tarlton Wingfield (1858-1920)
       Mother: Mary Susan Motley (1873-1945)




Children
1 F Mary Icelene Heflin

         Born: Apr 23, 1919 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Mar 10, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles William Ramsey (1920-1985)
         Marr: Abt 1942-1943


2 M John Robert Heflin, Jr.

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Sep 19, 1920 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Jan 1, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Ada Myrtle Heflin

         Born: May 20, 1922 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Feb 8, 1998 - Kenbridge, VA
       Buried:  - Kenbridge Heights Cem., Kenbridge, VA
       Spouse: Luther Harris Wingfield (1919-2007)
         Marr: Jun 9, 1942 - Warren Co., NC


4 M Benjamin Marshall Heflin

         Born: Nov 12, 1924 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Jan 6, 1994 - Tazewell Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mamie Elizabeth McCracken (1927-1994)
         Marr: Nov 3, 1943 - Tazewell Co., VA


5 F Edna Violet Heflin

         Born: Mar 23, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1931 - Princeton, Mercer Co., WV
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


6 F Rachel Virginia Heflin

         Born: Oct 14, 1928 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: May 15, 1982 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Keller O'Neal Whited, Sr. (      -      )
         Marr: Feb 2, 1946
       Spouse: Andrew Thomas Lawrence (1926-1999)
         Marr: Jan 7, 1950



Notes: Marriage (Ada Lillian Wingfield):

Marr. Jul. 16, 1918, Sullivan Co., Tn., by F.H. Deattingood, Min.
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Charles William Ramsey and Mary Icelene Heflin




Husband Charles William Ramsey

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jan 12, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Willie Ramsey, Sr. (1893-1966)
       Mother: Allie Belle Stanley (1897-1986)


     Marriage: Abt 1942-1943



Wife Mary Icelene Heflin

         Born: Apr 23, 1919 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Mar 10, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Robert Heflin, Sr. (1895-1939)
       Mother: Ada Lillian Wingfield (1901-1941)




Children
1 F Deborah Susan Ramsey

         Born: Jan 4, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1962 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




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Keller O'Neal Whited, Sr. and Rachel Virginia Heflin




Husband Keller O'Neal Whited, Sr.

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 2, 1946



Wife Rachel Virginia Heflin

         Born: Oct 14, 1928 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: May 15, 1982 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Robert Heflin, Sr. (1895-1939)
       Mother: Ada Lillian Wingfield (1901-1941)



 Other Spouse: Andrew Thomas Lawrence (1926-1999) - Jan 7, 1950


Children

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Andrew Thomas Lawrence and Rachel Virginia Heflin




Husband Andrew Thomas Lawrence

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Oct 10, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 1999 - Loudon Health Care Ctr., Loudon, TN
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Darling Lawrence (1897-1958)
       Mother: Myrtle Page Eanes (1907-1961)


     Marriage: Jan 7, 1950



Wife Rachel Virginia Heflin

         Born: Oct 14, 1928 - Springton, Mercer Co., WV
         Died: May 15, 1982 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Robert Heflin, Sr. (1895-1939)
       Mother: Ada Lillian Wingfield (1901-1941)



 Other Spouse: Keller O'Neal Whited, Sr. (      -      ) - Feb 2, 1946


Children

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George Lynn Sink and Berta Albertine Hehl




Husband George Lynn Sink

         Born: Jul 24, 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 18, 1984 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Berta Albertine Hehl

         Born: Jun 27, 1927 - Lauringen, Federal Republic of Germany
         Died: May 1, 2001
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Charles Buford Guilliams (1920-1975) - Aft Apr 6, 1944


Children

Notes: Marriage (Berta Albertine Hehl):

His 3d marr., her 2d. Marr. by R.D. Roy, Min.
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Douglas Patterson Heilig and Evelyn Mae Tippett




Husband Douglas Patterson Heilig

         Born: Sep 5, 1919 - Spencer, Rowan Co., NC
         Died: Feb 26, 1976 - Salisbury Gen. Hosp., Salisbury, NC
       Buried:  - Rowan Mem. Park, Salisbury, NC


       Father: Lonnie Herbert Heilig (1898-1950)
       Mother: Jessie Wiley Patterson (1896-1982)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1942 - Rowan Co., NC



Wife Evelyn Mae Tippett

         Born: Jun 17, 1918 - Rowan Co., NC
         Died: Apr 6, 1989 - Cabell-Huntington Hosp., Huntington, WV
       Buried:  - Rowan Mem. Park, Salisbury, NC


Children

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Lonnie Herbert Heilig and Jessie Wiley Patterson




Husband Lonnie Herbert Heilig

         Born: Oct 18, 1898 - Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC
         Died: Jul 13, 1950 - Rowan Mem. Hosp., Salisbury, NC
       Buried: Jul 15, 1950 - Woodlawn Mem. Pk., Greenville, SC
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1918 - Spencer, Rowan Co., NC



Wife Jessie Wiley Patterson

         Born: Dec 10, 1896 - NC
         Died: Jun 26, 1982
       Buried:  - Chestnut Hill Cem., Salisbury, NC


       Father: Edwin Morris Patterson, Sr. (1861/1864-      )
       Mother: Sadie Janette Wiley (1869-1937)




Children
1 M Douglas Patterson Heilig

         Born: Sep 5, 1919 - Spencer, Rowan Co., NC
         Died: Feb 26, 1976 - Salisbury Gen. Hosp., Salisbury, NC
       Buried:  - Rowan Mem. Park, Salisbury, NC
       Spouse: Evelyn Mae Tippett (1918-1989)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1942 - Rowan Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Jessie Wiley Patterson):

Marr. Spencer, NC, by C.A. Owens, Min.
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Lafayette Belle Heinrich and Belle Winn




Husband Lafayette Belle Heinrich

          AKA: Fate
         Born: 1896 - DeWitt Co., TX
         Died: Oct 1929 - Santa Rita, NM
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., El Paso, TX


       Father: Steven August Heinrich (1873-1953)
       Mother: Katherine Robinson (      -Bef 1920)


     Marriage: Apr 1921 - El Paso, El Paso Co., TX



Wife Belle Winn

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Steven August Heinrich and Katherine Robinson




Husband Steven August Heinrich

          AKA: Johanson Augusta Henryes III
         Born: Oct 16, 1873 - Clinton, DeWitt Co., TX
         Died: Mar 18, 1953 - Tucson, Pima Co., AZ
       Buried: 


       Father: Johanson Augusta Henryes (1827/1830-1874)
       Mother: Lavinia Margaret Austin (1838-1918)


     Marriage: 1891 - DeWitt Co., TX



Wife Katherine Robinson

          AKA: Katy
         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1920 - Dallas Co., TX
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Lafayette Belle Heinrich

          AKA: Fate
         Born: 1896 - DeWitt Co., TX
         Died: Oct 1929 - Santa Rita, NM
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., El Paso, TX
       Spouse: Belle Winn (      -      )
         Marr: Apr 1921 - El Paso, El Paso Co., TX



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Steven August Heinrich and Elsie Louela Cordes-Tes Hildebrandt




Husband Steven August Heinrich

          AKA: Johanson Augusta Henryes III
         Born: Oct 16, 1873 - Clinton, DeWitt Co., TX
         Died: Mar 18, 1953 - Tucson, Pima Co., AZ
       Buried: 


       Father: Johanson Augusta Henryes (1827/1830-1874)
       Mother: Lavinia Margaret Austin (1838-1918)


     Marriage: Apr 21, 1921 - El Paso, El Paso Co., TX



Wife Elsie Louela Cordes-Tes Hildebrandt

         Born: 1893 - Galveston, Galveston Co., TX
         Died: May 15, 1972 - San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
       Buried:  - CA

 Other Spouse: Henry Downing Preddy (      -      ) - Mar 10, 1912 - Austin, Travis Co., TX

 Other Spouse: John Tolias (      -      ) - Abt 1920

 Other Spouse: Lloyd Ritts (      -      ) - Abt 1949


Children
1 F Gloria Heinrich

         Born: 1922 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Victoria Heinrich

         Born: 1924 - NM
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Tex Yuma Heinrich

         Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ
         Died: Jan 6, 2006 - Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX
       Buried:  - Sonora Cem., Fairlie, TX
       Spouse: Juedon Dale Middlebrooks (1923-1978)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1942 - Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM



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Juedon Dale Middlebrooks and Tex Yuma Heinrich




Husband Juedon Dale Middlebrooks

          AKA: Don
         Born: Feb 7, 1923
         Died: Mar 10, 1978 - Austin, Travis Co., TX
       Buried:  - Sonora Cem., Fairlie, TX
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1942 - Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM



Wife Tex Yuma Heinrich

         Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ
         Died: Jan 6, 2006 - Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX
       Buried:  - Sonora Cem., Fairlie, TX


       Father: Steven August Heinrich (1873-1953)
       Mother: Elsie Louela Cordes-Tes Hildebrandt (1893-1972)




Children

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Herman Bryan Barbour and Shona Heiskari




Husband Herman Bryan Barbour

         Born: Dec 19, 1957 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Maynard Barbour (1934-2004)
       Mother: Virginia Ellen Carter (1934-2016)


     Marriage: Oct 12, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Shona Heiskari

         Born: Mar 15, 1961 - Boston, Suffolk Co., MA
         Died: Nov 1, 2022
       Buried:  - Cremated

 Other Spouse: Peter Russell Wells (1958-2015) - Jul 1, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shona Heiskari):

He a high school grad. & she a GED diploma. Divorce was granted to her, on the grounds of one year of separation; from Dec. 26, 1982. They had one child. Their divorce record says they married in 1980, but their marriage record says 1979. Marr. by E.D. Stone; lic. dated Oct. 12, 1979.


Notes: Marriage (Peter Russell Wells):

His 1st marr., her 2d; her 1st husb. was a Barbour; div. She has no middle name. Lic. issued Jun. 24, 1985. Marr. by S.D. Stone.
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Peter Russell Wells and Shona Heiskari




Husband Peter Russell Wells

         Born: Jun 28, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 2015 - Rome, Floyd Co., GA
       Buried:  - Christ Epis. Ch. Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. (1926-2011)
       Mother: Mary Jay Speer (1929-      )


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Shona Heiskari

         Born: Mar 15, 1961 - Boston, Suffolk Co., MA
         Died: Nov 1, 2022
       Buried:  - Cremated


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shona Heiskari):

His 1st marr., her 2d; her 1st husb. was a Barbour; div. She has no middle name. Lic. issued Jun. 24, 1985. Marr. by S.D. Stone.
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Erastus Frith Payne and Sarah L. Helm




Husband Erastus Frith Payne

         Born: May 5, 1844 - Giles Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1915 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Buried:  - Newport Cem., Newport, Giles Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 26, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah L. Helm

         Born: Mar 17, 1857 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1925 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA

 Other Spouse: Joseph H. Austin (1856-Abt 1892) - Jan 2, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah L. Helm):

He 56, she 35. Both wid. He born Giles Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. S/o C.H. & Rebecca Payne; D/o Skelton & Mary Helms. Marr. Apr. 26, 1906 in Franklin Co., Va., by W.J. Williams.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph H. Austin):

He 27, she 24. 1st marr. & born Franklin Co., Va. He was a merchant. S/o Jno. H. & Sophia A. Austin; D/o Skelton T. & Mary A. Helms. Marr. Jan. 2, 1882 in Franklin Co., Va., by R.H. Younger. (Note: Her tombstone, and 1860 & 1880 census' spell her maiden name as Helm.)
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Harry Paul Helman and Frances Ardella Jones




Husband Harry Paul Helman

         Born: Cir 1902
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 11, 1943 - Huron, Erie Co., OH



Wife Frances Ardella Jones

         Born: Mar 2, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1988 - Brunswick Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Jones, Sr. (1894-      )
       Mother: Ima Lee Smith (1898-      )



 Other Spouse: Carroll David Wells (1912-1992) - Apr 11, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ralph S. Morton (1919-      ) - Dec 7, 1959 - Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Ardella Jones):

Divorced in Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Carroll David Wells):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by S. Jett, Jr., Min.


Notes: Marriage (Ralph S. Morton):

He single, she twice div. He worked for the FAA & she Interior Design. Lic. issued Dec. 7, 1959, Alexandria, Va. Marr. in a civil ceremony; Div. Fairfax Co., Va.
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Newsom Clifford Prillaman and Annie Clyden Helms




Husband Newsom Clifford Prillaman

         Born: Feb 11, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Martell Prillaman (1868-1945)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)


     Marriage: 1919



Wife Annie Clyden Helms

         Born: Jun 28, 1897 - VA
         Died: Apr 15, 1964
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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Charles Roosevelt Helms and Vergie Ann Prillaman




Husband Charles Roosevelt Helms

         Born: 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Lee Helms (Cir 1860-      )
       Mother: Ruth K. Stone (1860-1936)


     Marriage: May 18, 1932 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Vergie Ann Prillaman

         Born: 1908 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jessie Fleming Prillaman (1873-1941)
       Mother: Ruth Agnes Ward (1877-1963)




Children
1 M William David Helms

         Born: Jul 10, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 19, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA




Notes: Marriage (Vergie Ann Prillaman):

Both single.
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Daniel Prillaman Helms and Nancy Laura Ramsey




Husband Daniel Prillaman Helms

          AKA: Dan
         Born: Oct 17, 1881 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1965 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Turner Helms, Sr. (1836-1917)
       Mother: Martha Matilda Via (1850-1938)


     Marriage: Sep 20, 1908 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Laura Ramsey

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 28, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 30, 1988 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bassett Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: John Woodson Ramsey (1863-1933)
       Mother: Mary Drucilla Bassett (1864-1950)




Children
1 M Chester Daniel Helms

         Born: Aug 13, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 28, 1984 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bassett Cem., Bassett, VA




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Daniel Prillaman Helms and Jane Turner




Husband Daniel Prillaman Helms

         Born: Apr 21, 1809 - VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1898
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
     Marriage: Apr 21, 1830 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Jane Turner

         Born: Oct 3, 1808 - VA
         Died: Jan 29, 1891
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA


Children
1 F Ruth Helms

         Born: 1833 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Thomas Steven Helms

         Born: Nov 16, 1834 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1911
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
       Spouse: Mary Eliza Jamison (1845-1922)


3 M George Turner Helms, Sr.

         Born: Mar 28, 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1917
       Buried:  - Helms Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Matilda Via (1850-1938)
         Marr: Sep 16, 1868 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary J. Helms

         Born: 1839 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Newson Page (1821-      )
         Marr: Jan 10, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA


5 F Mildred Ann Helms

          AKA: Millie
         Born: 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Phillip Prillaman (1825-      )
         Marr: Feb 14, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA


6 F Martha Helms

         Born: 1842 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M John Dallas Helms

         Born: Dec 24, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Farner (1853-1933)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA


8 M Samuel Helms

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Eliza E. Helms

         Born: 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William B. Via (1844-      )
         Marr: Apr 11, 1867 - Franklin Co., VA


10 F Louisa Helms

         Born: Oct 1850 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James M. Davis (1854-      )
         Marr: Jan 17, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA



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William B. Via and Eliza E. Helms




Husband William B. Via

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Via (1811-1887)
       Mother: Elizabeth Spencer (1820-      )


     Marriage: Apr 11, 1867 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Eliza E. Helms

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


       Father: Daniel Prillaman Helms (1809-1898)
       Mother: Jane Turner (1808-1891)




Children
1 F Bettie J. Via

         Born: Feb 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joshua L. Joyce (1856-      )
         Marr: Oct 9, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary D. Via

         Born: 1871 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Eliza E. Helms):

Both single.
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Phillip Prillaman and Elizabeth Helms




Husband Phillip Prillaman

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


       Father: Samuel B. Prillaman (1809-      )
       Mother: Permelia Harbour (1810-      )


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Helms

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


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Helms):

He single, she a wid.
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Fleming Helms and Elizabeth Prillaman




Husband Fleming Helms

         Born: 1806 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 13, 1828 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Prillaman

         Born: 1808 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Mary Ann Helms

         Born: Jul 4, 1830 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Canton Crk. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Raleigh Walter Dyer (1827-1902)
         Marr: Nov 30, 1852 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Jacob O. Helms

         Born: 1832 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth J. Sandofur (1839-      )
         Marr: Feb 5, 1856 - Floyd Co., VA


3 F Nancy Helms

         Born: 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Sarah Elizabeth Helms

         Born: 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas H. Prillaman (1822-      )
         Marr: Aug 7, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: John M. Woody (1848-      )
         Marr: Oct 21, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA


5 F Malinda Helms

         Born: 1843 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jacob Sowder (1848-      )
         Marr: Aug 20, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Thomas F. Helms

         Born: 1846 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lucy M. Hall (1855-      )
         Marr: Mar 2, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Louanna McAlexander (1877-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA


7 M James Helms

         Born: 1853 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth J. Corns (1860-      )
         Marr: Nov 14, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA



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George Lee Helms and Ruth K. Stone




Husband George Lee Helms

         Born: Cir 1860 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 18, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ruth K. Stone

         Born: Mar 20, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 25, 1936 - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA
       Buried:  - Shady Rest Cem., Stones Store, VA


Children
1 M Jesse Marshall Helms

         Born: Feb 20, 1891 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1958 - Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lodema K. Vermillion (Cir 1898-      )
         Marr: 1914 - McDowell Co., WV


2 F Nannie Mae Helms

         Born: Mar 21, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1966 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bryant Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Jessie Clemon Bryant (1885-1961)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA


3 M Charles Roosevelt Helms

         Born: 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Vergie Ann Prillaman (1908-      )
         Marr: May 18, 1932 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ruth K. Stone):

He 24, she 23. Both single, & born Franklin Co., Va.
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George Turner Helms, Sr. and Martha Matilda Via




Husband George Turner Helms, Sr.

         Born: Mar 28, 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1917
       Buried:  - Helms Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Prillaman Helms (1809-1898)
       Mother: Jane Turner (1808-1891)


     Marriage: Sep 16, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Matilda Via

         Born: May 2, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1938 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Helms Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Via (1811-1887)
       Mother: Elizabeth Spencer (1820-      )




Children
1 F Martha E. Helms

         Born: Sep 10, 1871 - Smith River Dist., Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1895
       Buried:  - Wright Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: James Jackson Wright (1868-1937)
         Marr: 1890


2 M Daniel Prillaman Helms

          AKA: Dan
         Born: Oct 17, 1881 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1965 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Laura Ramsey (1891-1988)
         Marr: Sep 20, 1908 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Robert Helms

         Born: May 1884 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Susan Ann Helms

         Born: Mar 5, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - George Turner Helms Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Lemuel Green Joyce (1887-1942)
         Marr: Mar 24, 1909 - Henry Co., VA


5 M George Turner Helms, Jr.

         Born: May 11, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1960 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried: Nov 13, 1960 - George Turner Helms Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Focie Lou Joyce (1891-1972)
         Marr: Abt 1912



Notes: Marriage (Martha Matilda Via):

From the book by O.E. Pilson: "Tombstone Inscriptions of the Cemeteries of Patrick County Virginia", pp. 34 & 35, 16 Sept. 1868: Geo. T. Helms, single, 32, born Franklin Co., Va., S/o Daniel & Jane Helms, married Martha M. Via, single, 17, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Robert & Elizabeth Via.

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George Turner Helms, Jr. and Focie Lou Joyce




Husband George Turner Helms, Jr.

         Born: May 11, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1960 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried: Nov 13, 1960 - George Turner Helms Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: George Turner Helms, Sr. (1836-1917)
       Mother: Martha Matilda Via (1850-1938)


     Marriage: Abt 1912



Wife Focie Lou Joyce

         Born: Feb 23, 1891 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - George Turner Helms Cem., Sanville, VA


Children
1 M Alvin Clarence Helms

         Born: Nov 2, 1913 - Horsepasture Dist., Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Minnie Elsie Helms

         Born: Feb 7, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2002 - Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Garry Edward Merricks (1914-1975)
         Marr: Oct 11, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Focie Lou Joyce):

In the 1920 census, they have one son, Alvin C., 6 (born Nov. 2, 1913). Thus, they were married as early as 1913, but probably 1912.
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Jacob O. Helms and Elizabeth J. Sandofur




Husband Jacob O. Helms

         Born: 1832 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Fleming Helms (1806-1858)
       Mother: Elizabeth Prillaman (1808-      )


     Marriage: Feb 5, 1856 - Floyd Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth J. Sandofur

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


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth J. Sandofur):

Both single.
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Elder, James Bruce Helms and Virginia L. Lawless




Husband Elder, James Bruce Helms

         Born: Jun 1864 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 12, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Virginia L. Lawless

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: May 1868 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Abt 1927
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Lawless (1838-      )
       Mother: Rosanna M. Washburn (1845-Bef 1910)




Children
1 M Edward Helms

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John W. Helms

         Born: May 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Anna F. Helms

         Born: 1889 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M George Albert Helms

          AKA: Al
         Born: May 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Mattie Helms

         Born: Mar 1894 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Mathias Beaman Helms

         Born: Jun 1896 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Nannie Ruth Helms

          AKA: Rose
         Born: Aug 3, 1900 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1930 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 22, 1930 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Musco Winn, Sr. (1896-1955)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1916 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Virginia L. Lawless):

Both single.
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Jesse Marshall Helms and Lodema K. Vermillion




Husband Jesse Marshall Helms

         Born: Feb 20, 1891 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1958 - Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
       Buried: 


       Father: George Lee Helms (Cir 1860-      )
       Mother: Ruth K. Stone (1860-1936)


     Marriage: 1914 - McDowell Co., WV



Wife Lodema K. Vermillion

         Born: Cir 1898 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms




Husband Jacob Sowder

         Born: 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 20, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Malinda Helms

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


       Father: Fleming Helms (1806-1858)
       Mother: Elizabeth Prillaman (1808-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Malinda Helms):

Both single.
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Thomas Samuel Shumate and Martha D. Helms




Husband Thomas Samuel Shumate

         Born: Jan 7, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 17, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Shumate (1819-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Pace (1821-      )


     Marriage: 1858



Wife Martha D. Helms

         Born: Jan 15, 1842 - VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 F Emily Jane Shumate

         Born: Apr 13, 1859 - Beaver Creek, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Daniel Harvey Shumate

         Born: Jul 8, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1953 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Linnie May Prillaman (1875-1931)
         Marr: Mar 2, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Elizabeth J. Shumate

          AKA: Betty, Janie
         Born: Aug 20, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lloyd T. Davis (1863-1945)
         Marr: Nov 11, 1891 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Lou Shumate

         Born: Nov 2, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1958
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Doctor W. Davis (1870-1963)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1895 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Martha E. Shumate

         Born: Feb 16, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Ruth Etta Shumate

         Born: May 18, 1879 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 1948
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Henry Hagood (1871-1950)



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James Jackson Wright and Martha E. Helms




Husband James Jackson Wright

         Born: Oct 11, 1868 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1937 - Dodson, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Jefferson Nash Wright (1840-1920)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Via (1846-1885)


     Marriage: 1890



Wife Martha E. Helms

         Born: Sep 10, 1871 - Smith River Dist., Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1895
       Buried:  - Wright Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: George Turner Helms, Sr. (1836-1917)
       Mother: Martha Matilda Via (1850-1938)




Children

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Newson Page and Mary J. Helms




Husband Newson Page

         Born: 1821 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 10, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary J. Helms

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


       Father: Daniel Prillaman Helms (1809-1898)
       Mother: Jane Turner (1808-1891)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary J. Helms):

Both single.
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Phillip Prillaman and Mildred Ann Helms




Husband Phillip Prillaman

         Born: 1825 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 14, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mildred Ann Helms

          AKA: Millie
         Born: 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Prillaman Helms (1809-1898)
       Mother: Jane Turner (1808-1891)




Children
1 F Mary Ellen Prillaman

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Abt 1869 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Columbus Stuart Via, Sr. (Abt 1863-      )
         Marr: Oct 30, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mildred Ann Helms):

Both single.
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Garry Edward Merricks and Minnie Elsie Helms




Husband Garry Edward Merricks

         Born: Oct 14, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1975 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Bell Merricks, Sr. (1891-1953)
       Mother: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997)


     Marriage: Oct 11, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie Elsie Helms

         Born: Feb 7, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2002 - Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Turner Helms, Jr. (1889-1960)
       Mother: Focie Lou Joyce (1891-1972)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Minnie Elsie Helms):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by D.P. Helms, Min.
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Rufus Marion King and Nancy Jane Helms




Husband Rufus Marion King

         Born: Mar 15, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 6, 1890
       Buried: 


       Father: George Columbus King (1826-1901)
       Mother: Ann Exoney Prillaman (1830-1905)


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Nancy Jane Helms

         Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Joseph Musco Winn, Sr. and Nannie Ruth Helms




Husband 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, VA


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Winn, Sr. (1858-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Gravely (1865-1932)


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1916 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nannie Ruth Helms

          AKA: Rose
         Born: Aug 3, 1900 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1930 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 22, 1930 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Elder, James Bruce Helms (1864-      )
       Mother: Virginia L. Lawless (1868-Abt 1927)




Children
1 M Joseph Muscoe Winn, Jr.

         Born: Aug 7, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 2014 - Virginia Veterans Care Center, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Christiansburg, VA
       Spouse: Mary Ellen Scaggs (1930-2009)
         Marr: May 18, 1951 - Montgomery Co., VA


2 F Margaret Virginia Winn

         Born: Jan 26, 1920 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 2016 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Feb 26, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Edward Kellam, Sr. (1916-1993)
         Marr: Jun 4, 1938 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Irving Simmons Winn

         Born: Jun 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



4 F Pauline Winn

         Born: 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Nannie Ruth Winn

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



6 F Mary Elizabeth Winn

          AKA: Lib, Libby
         Born: Aug 18, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jack Bertram Shipe (1926-2009)
         Marr: Jul 29, 1949 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA


7 M Michael Robert Winn

          AKA: Mike
         Born: Dec 26, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 1981 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Nellie Dare Keesee (1928-1999)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nannie Ruth Helms):

Wedding: "The Henry Bulletin", Martinsville, Va., Fri., Dec. 29, 1916: On Thursday morning a very interesting wedding was solemnized at Wentworth, N.C., when Miss Nannie Helms of Bassett became the bride of Mr. Musco Winn of this place. The bridal party left Martinsville about nine o'clock in a machine and arrived at Wentworth at eleven. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Greene of Wentworth. The bride is a daughter of Elder and Mrs. Bruce Helms of Bassett and is an exceptionally attractive young lady, who has many friends who wish her success and happiness. The groom is a son of the late Mr. B.F. Winn and Mrs. J. Porter, formerly of this place, but now of Roanoke, and is a very prosperous young business man. He holds a responsible position with the Virginia Mirror Co., of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Winn will make their future home in Martinsville. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life.
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David Prillaman and Sarah Helms




Husband David Prillaman

         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1861
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 16, 1821 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Helms

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1799 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Thomas H. Prillaman

         Born: 1822 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Helms (1837-      )
         Marr: Aug 7, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Crockett Henry Prillaman, Lt., C.S.A.

         Born: Jul 8, 1829 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Prillaman Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Unknown Unknown (      -      )
         Marr: Aft Sep 22, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Rosa Ellen Jones (Cir 1837-      )
         Marr: Apr 17, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA


3 M James Prillaman

         Born: Nov 8, 1831 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1910
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Martha Ellen Cannaday (1837-1891)
         Marr: Dec 4, 1855 - Franklin Co., VA


4 F Mary Elizabeth Prillaman

          AKA: Betty
         Born: Feb 26, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Farner-Cannaday Cem., Prilliman, VA
       Spouse: Allen Farner (1814-1871)
         Marr: Abt Jun 1852 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Phillip Prillaman (1849-1916)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA


5 F Eliza Prillaman

          AKA: Liza
         Born: 1838 - Pranklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Stokley M. Dyer (1830-      )
         Marr: Jan 25, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


6 F Malinda Prillaman

         Born: 1842 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Tyler L. Thomas (1829-      )
         Marr: Nov 20, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA


7 F Ruth Ellen Prillaman

         Born: 1846 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Samuel Jacob Prillaman (1845-      )
         Marr: Jan 17, 1867 - Franklin Co., VA


8 M George Marshall Prillaman

         Born: May 19, 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1930
       Buried:  - Prillaman Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan Jamison (1852-1932)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1869 - Franklin Co., VA



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Thomas Edward Lawless and Sarah Elizabeth Helms




Husband Thomas Edward Lawless

          AKA: Ed
         Born: Nov 19, 1865 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1915 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 28, 1915 - Old Hickey-Martin Cem., Oak Level, VA


       Father: George Washington Lawless (1838-      )
       Mother: Rosanna M. Washburn (1845-Bef 1910)


     Marriage: Apr 3, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Elizabeth Helms

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Sep 22, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1939 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Old Hickey-Martin Cem., Oak Level, VA


Children
1 M George William Lawless

         Born: Jan 12, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 1945
       Buried:  - Seay Cem., Oak Level, VA
       Spouse: Sally Jane Young (1880-1954)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M C. Lawless

         Born: 1887-1888 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nina Elizabeth Winn (1883-1968)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


3 M James R. Lawless

         Born: Oct 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Jesse Pete Lawless

         Born: Sep 9, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1953 - Bluefield, WV
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Hattie Frances Dodson (1894-1946)
         Marr: Jan 21, 1914 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Annie S. Lawless

         Born: Feb 1893 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Barbara Ruth Lawless

         Born: May 25, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1931
       Buried:  - Seay Cem., Oak Level, VA
       Spouse: Washington Alexander Young (1887-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Mary Susan Lawless

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Feb 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1981 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Church Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Benjamin Brooks (1886-1977)
         Marr: Jan 1, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Albert D. Lawless

         Born: Apr 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Lee Lawless

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Sylvestas Lawless

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Virginia Elizabeth Lawless

          AKA: Jennie Bet
         Born: Apr 3, 1905 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Benjamin Manning (1902-1927)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Dalton Mayes (1906-      )
         Marr: Oct 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


12 M John H. C. Lawless

         Born: 1907 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sarah Elizabeth Helms):

Both single.
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Thomas H. Prillaman and Sarah Elizabeth Helms




Husband Thomas H. Prillaman

         Born: 1822 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Prillaman (      -Bef 1861)
       Mother: Sarah Helms (1799-      )


     Marriage: Aug 7, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Elizabeth Helms

         Born: 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Fleming Helms (1806-1858)
       Mother: Elizabeth Prillaman (1808-      )



 Other Spouse: John M. Woody (1848-      ) - Oct 21, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Elizabeth Helms):

He single, she a wid.


Notes: Marriage (John M. Woody):

Both widowed.
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John M. Woody and Sarah Elizabeth Helms




Husband John M. Woody

         Born: 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 21, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah Elizabeth Helms

         Born: 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Fleming Helms (1806-1858)
       Mother: Elizabeth Prillaman (1808-      )



 Other Spouse: Thomas H. Prillaman (1822-      ) - Aug 7, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Elizabeth Helms):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas H. Prillaman):

He single, she a wid.
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Lemuel Green Joyce and Susan Ann Helms




Husband Lemuel Green Joyce

          AKA: Lem
         Born: Sep 10, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 1942 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 24, 1942 - Helms Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 24, 1909 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Ann Helms

         Born: Mar 5, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - George Turner Helms Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: George Turner Helms, Sr. (1836-1917)
       Mother: Martha Matilda Via (1850-1938)




Children
1 F Edna Frances Joyce

         Born: Jun 2, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 1970 - Southside Community Hosp., Farmville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Jesse Drewery Hardie (1921-1990)
         Marr: May 21, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan Ann Helms):

The record transcriber shows him as S.G. Joyce, but an L is often wrongly transcribed as an S.; parents and wife/parents verify this is Lemuel Green Joyce. Both single, & born Henry Co., Va. However, the Virginia Vital Records show her born Patrick Co., Va., on Mar. 5, 1887.



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