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, NCSpouse: Russell Hubert Bolden (1924-1984) Marr: Jun 29, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: 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, NCMarriage: 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, VAMarriage: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Peggy Anne Altice (1931-2011) Marr: Aug 22, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Joseph Marion Morgan (1882-1923) Marr: Abt 1912Spouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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):
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, NCMarriage: 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):
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):
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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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, VAMarriage: 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)
Children
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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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Keller O'Neal Whited, Sr. ( - ) Marr: Feb 2, 1946Spouse: 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, SCMarriage: 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, NCSpouse: 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, TXSpouse: 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, TXSpouse: 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, TXMarriage: 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., VAMarriage: 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):
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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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):
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):
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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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):
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, VASpouse: Joseph Musco Winn, Sr. (1896-1955) Marr: Dec 21, 1916 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Virginia L. Lawless):
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):
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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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):
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):
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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Unknown Unknown ( - ) Marr: Aft Sep 22, 1860 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: Allen Farner (1814-1871) Marr: Abt Jun 1852 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Jesse Benjamin Manning (1902-1927) Marr: Feb 22, 1920 - Henry Co., VASpouse: 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):
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):
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):
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., VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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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