Early Southside Virginia Families



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Soloman G. Hensley and Catherine Kinsey




Husband Soloman G. Hensley

         Born: 1810 - VA
         Died: Abt 1875
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 12, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Catherine Kinsey

         Born: 1812
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Charles C. Hensley

         Born: 1837-1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Permelia J. Burch (1856-      )
         Marr: Abt Jan 8, 1873 - Roanoke Co., VA


2 M John William Hensley

         Born: 1840
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Sarah Hensley

         Born: 1843
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Julia A. Hensley

         Born: 1845
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M James O. Hensley

         Born: 1848
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Lucy C. Hensley

         Born: 1854
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William M. C. Hensley and G. Frances Hopkins




Husband William M. C. Hensley

         Born: 1807 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 30, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife G. Frances Hopkins

         Born: 1840 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Harden Columbus Hopkins, Sr. (1816-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Murphy (1809-Bef 1880)




Children
1 F Ida E. Hensley

         Born: 1866 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Gilley (1868-      )
         Marr: Dec 27, 1888 - Patrick Co., VA


2 M Dossy Hensley

         Born: 1868 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (G. Frances Hopkins):

He a wid., she single.
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William Thomas Hensley, Jr. and Pauline Virginia Joyce




Husband William Thomas Hensley, Jr.

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Aug 25, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: William Thomas Hensley, Sr. (1879-1960)
       Mother: Dollie Mae Merriman (1889-1987)


     Marriage: May 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Pauline Virginia Joyce

         Born: Jun 12, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 4, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Peter Dillard Joyce (1883-1969)
       Mother: Emma E. Martin (1888-1926)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pauline Virginia Joyce):

Both single.
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William Thomas Hensley, Jr. and Mary Belva Smith




Husband William Thomas Hensley, Jr.

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Aug 25, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: William Thomas Hensley, Sr. (1879-1960)
       Mother: Dollie Mae Merriman (1889-1987)


     Marriage: Feb 18, 1956 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Belva Smith

         Born: Nov 30, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1996
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA

 Other Spouse: Emmitt Smith Grogan (1896-1951) - Apr 4, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Belva Smith):

Marr. by D.C. Jones, Min.
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William Thomas Hensley, Sr. and Dollie Mae Merriman




Husband William Thomas Hensley, Sr.

         Born: Mar 17, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1960
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Edward Davis Hensley (1860-1937)
       Mother: Susan Elizabeth Burroughs (1861-1947)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1908 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Dollie Mae Merriman

         Born: Sep 14, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1987
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: James Burton Merriman (1847-1926)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Shelton (1850-1923)




Children
1 M James Edward Hensley, Sr.

         Born: Jan 1, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1972 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Eugenia Laura Davis (1915-2005)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M William Thomas Hensley, Jr.

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Aug 25, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Pauline Virginia Joyce (1913-1934)
         Marr: May 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Belva Smith (1907-1996)
         Marr: Feb 18, 1956 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Woodrow Hensley

         Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mary Sue Hensley

         Born: May 6, 1915 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: James Davis Winn (1915-1974)
         Marr: Aft May 3, 1940


5 M David Hensley

         Born: 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Annie Louise Hensley

         Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 2009 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 25, 2009 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Curtis Reed Martin, Jr. (1916-2008)
         Marr: Feb 8, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 F Dorothy Ruth Hensley

         Born: Jun 13, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 2020
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Everett Damon Shields, Sr. (1923-1995)
         Marr: May 19, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA


8 F Norva Lee Hensley

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



9 F Erma Hensley

         Born: Mar 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Carl Burton Hensley

         Born: 1930-1935
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 M Hubert Shelton Hensley

         Born: Sep 27, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2010 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA




Notes: Marriage (Dollie Mae Merriman):

Both single.
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William Warren Hensley, Jr. and Loula Elizabeth Turner




Husband William Warren Hensley, Jr.

         Born: Jan 19, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Warren Hensley, Sr. (1870-1943)
       Mother: Edna M. Thomasson (1876-1942)


     Marriage: Jan 11, 1941 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA



Wife Loula Elizabeth Turner

         Born: Jul 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 2008 - King's Grant Health Care Ctr., Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew Posey Turner (1876-1957)
       Mother: Martha Rhoda Burgess (1883-1981)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Loula Elizabeth Turner):

Both single. He worked for the N&W Railway. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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William Warren Hensley, Sr. and Edna M. Thomasson




Husband William Warren Hensley, Sr.

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Feb 10, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 6, 1943 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William H. Hensley (1820/1827-      )
       Mother: Frances Ann Bocock (1829-      )


     Marriage: Apr 7, 1901 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Edna M. Thomasson

         Born: May 21, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1942
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William Henry Thomasson (1835/1837-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Ann Mitchell (1849-1916)




Children
1 F Essie Smith Hensley

         Born: Mar 22, 1902 - VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Charles Lester Isley (1899-1979)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC


2 M William Warren Hensley, Jr.

         Born: Jan 19, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Loula Elizabeth Turner (1911-2008)
         Marr: Jan 11, 1941 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Edna M. Thomasson):

Both single.
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Hester Henson and Geneva Mae Prince




Husband Hester Henson

         Born: 
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       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Geneva Mae Prince

         Born: Dec 21, 1923 - DeRoche, Hot Springs Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elmer Thomas Prince (1899-      )
       Mother: Myrtle Oather Thomas (1906-      )




Children

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J. W. Henson and Lorae Hutcherson




Husband J. W. Henson

         Born: Cir 1910
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 1, 1941 - Coleman Co., TX



Wife Lorae Hutcherson

          AKA: Lora
         Born: Aug 27, 1915 - Brownwood, Brown Co., TX
         Died: Mar 20, 2009 - San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
       Buried:  - El Camino Mem. Pk., San Diego, CA


       Father: William Leftrich Hutcherson (1882-1958)
       Mother: Mary Daisy Andrews (1891-1923)



 Other Spouse: Lawrence Russell Wagner (1910-1980) - Bet 1942 and 1944 - TX


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lorae Hutcherson):

Her 1st marriage, but no indication of his status. Marr. by S.P. Miller, Min. They either divorced, or he died young, because the Texas Birth Index shows Lorae Hutcherson and Lawrence R. Wagner with dau. Mary Deborah Wagner, born Mar. 28, 1945, Brown Co., Tx. There's no way to misinterpret husband J.W. Henson as Lawrence R. Wagner.


Notes: Marriage (Lawrence Russell Wagner):

The Texas Birth Index shows Lorae Hutcherson and Lawrence R. Wagner with dau. Mary Deborah Wagner, born Mar. 28, 1945 in Brown Co., Tx. There's no way to misinterpret husband J.W. Henson as Lawrence R. Wagner. Her 1st marriage was to J.W. Henson on Aug. 1, 1941 in Coleman Co., Tx., from their orig. marr. cert.; he either died young or they divorced, because he's married to Lawrence R. Wagner at the time of the birth of their dau. Mary on Mar. 28, 1945.
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Joseph C. Henson and Ellen F. Nuckles




Husband Joseph C. Henson

         Born: 1844 - Amherst Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 26, 1877 - Amherst Co., VA



Wife Ellen F. Nuckles

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


       Father: George Washington Nuckles, Sr. (1817-      )
       Mother: Lucinda Staten (      -Bef 1870)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ellen F. Nuckles):

He single, she a wid.
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William Earl Henson and Marion Margaret Walker




Husband William Earl Henson

         Born: Jun 3, 1895 - Giles Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1945
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
     Marriage: Dec 22, 1916 - Big Lick, Roanoke Co., VA



Wife Marion Margaret Walker

          AKA: Mamie
         Born: Jan 25, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 1973
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Peter Franklin Walker (1856-1927)
       Mother: Mary Emma Bright (1868-1956)




Children
1 F Mary Ann Henson

         Born: Nov 14, 1917 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1994
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Kenneth Glen Evans (1912-1995)
         Marr: Mar 30, 1935 - Roanoke (city), VA


2 F Charline Walker Henson

         Born: Nov 16, 1924 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Dec 20, 2010 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Marion Margaret Walker):

He 21, she 24. He born Giles Co., Va. & she in Franklin Co., Va. S/o W.J. & C.A. Henson; D/o P.T. & M.E. Walker.
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William H. Henson and Hattie Willie Wheeler




Husband William H. Henson

          AKA: Hamm
         Born: 
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       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aft 1948



Wife Hattie Willie Wheeler

         Born: Jan 8, 1913 - Buena Vista, VA
         Died: Oct 14, 1999 - Shenandoah Valley Health Ctr., Buena Vista, VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Buena Vista, VA


       Father: Arney Hayden Wheeler (1888-1918)
       Mother: Lavotie Emory Humphries (1895-1958)



 Other Spouse: Meredith Bealey Argenbright (1908-1946) - Jul 28, 1928


Children

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Hilary Junius Hutchens and Ruth Morris Henthorn




Husband Hilary Junius Hutchens

         Born: Feb 8, 1934 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 2014 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC
       Buried:  - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NC


       Father: Hilary Columbus Hutchens (1899-1960)
       Mother: Mary Ethel Claybrook (1898-Bef 1950)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ruth Morris Henthorn

         Born: Jul 17, 1928 - Gilliam, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Feb 13, 2010 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried:  - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NC


Children

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Robert Nathaniel Payne and Jane Hereford




Husband Robert Nathaniel Payne

         Born: Feb 13, 1787 - VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1873 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Unknown Payne (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: May 18, 1812 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jane Hereford

         Born: 
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       Buried: 


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Andrew J. Leake and Jane Hereford




Husband Andrew J. Leake

          AKA: Andy
         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 24, 1843 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jane Hereford

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Josiah Leake

         Born: 1848 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Lucinda Leake

         Born: 1850 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M John Leake

         Born: Mar 5, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 15, 1931 - Williamsburg, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 16, 1931 - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
       Spouse: Nancy Anne Keaton (1845-1929)
         Marr: Jul 19, 1876 - Patrick Co., VA


4 M Edmund Leake

         Born: 1852 - VA
         Died: 
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5 M Peter Leake

         Born: 1854 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Andrew Leake

         Born: 1854 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M William Leake

          AKA: Willie
         Born: 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Lee O'Dell (1859-1932)
         Marr: Mar 28, 1876 - Henry Co., VA


8 M James Leake

         Born: 1857 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Jesse R. Leake

         Born: May 1860 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Robert Leake

         Born: 1862 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susan J. Marshall (1859-1944)
         Marr: Oct 14, 1885 - Henry Co., VA



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Hildon Haley Washburn and Nellie Louise Herlocker




Husband Hildon Haley Washburn

         Born: 1918 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elder, Peter James Washburn (1882-      )
       Mother: Sallie Lena Stone (1880-1958)


     Marriage: Oct 22, 1938 - Albemarle, Stanly Co., NC



Wife Nellie Louise Herlocker

         Born: 1920
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Albert Andrew Herman, Sr. and Jessie Cornelia Williams




Husband Albert Andrew Herman, Sr.

         Born: Apr 23, 1921 - Berks Co., PA
         Died: Mar 2, 2008 - Hollidayburg Veteran's Home, Hollidaysburg, PA
       Buried:  - Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton, Berks Co., PA
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jessie Cornelia Williams

         Born: Jul 17, 1921 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2014 - Kenhorst, Berks Co., PA
       Buried: Aug 8, 2014 - Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton, Berks Co., PA


       Father: Henry Thomas Williams (1878-1949)
       Mother: Harriett Rose Philpott (1883-1971)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jessie Cornelia Williams):

Both single. He in the U.S. Marines & she a stenographer for DuPont. Marr. by E.E. Renn, Min.
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Hon., Frank Irvin Richardson, Jr., Judge and Frances Orene Hermann




Husband Hon., Frank Irvin Richardson, Jr., Judge

          AKA: Tunk
         Born: Mar 3, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Hon., Frank Irvin Richardson, Sr., Judge (1900-1980)
       Mother: Lena Mae Meadors (1908-1999)


     Marriage: Jun 26, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Orene Hermann

          AKA: Midge
         Born: Apr 22, 1930 - Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI
         Died: Mar 5, 2020
       Buried: Mar 9, 2020 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Orene Hermann):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Army. Marr. by C.C. Fishburne, Jr., Min.
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Alvin Dodd Herndon and Bernice Lucille Johnson




Husband Alvin Dodd Herndon

         Born: Oct 3, 1926 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 2010
       Buried: 


       Father: William Claude Herndon, Sr. (1876-1957)
       Mother: Madie Emma Dodd (1879-1942)


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1957 - Harris Co., TX



Wife Bernice Lucille Johnson

         Born: 1934-1935
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bernice Lucille Johnson):

Divorced in Newport News, Va.
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Alvin Dodd Herndon and Waunita Dawn Greenwood




Husband Alvin Dodd Herndon

         Born: Oct 3, 1926 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 2010
       Buried: 


       Father: William Claude Herndon, Sr. (1876-1957)
       Mother: Madie Emma Dodd (1879-1942)


     Marriage: Mar 14, 1969 - Harris Co., TX



Wife Waunita Dawn Greenwood

         Born: 1931-1932
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Herbert Edward Howerton and Annie Frances Herndon




Husband Herbert Edward Howerton

         Born: Jun 23, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 2015 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jul 5, 1952 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Annie Frances Herndon

         Born: Nov 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 2023
       Buried:  - Private graveside service


       Father: Posey Elliott Herndon (1911-1994)
       Mother: Mary Frances Austin (1914-1998)



 Other Spouse: Willie Carroll Dodson (1944-2017) - Aft Oct 27, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Frances Herndon):

1st. marr. for both. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Willie Carroll Dodson):

Oct. 27, 1976 was the divorce date of Willie Dodson from his 1st wife.
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Christopher Daniel Kirks and Annie Grace Herndon




Husband Christopher Daniel Kirks

          AKA: Dan
         Born: Oct 13, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1952
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: Wiley H. Kirks (1847-1923)
       Mother: Erneset Hall (Abt 1847-      )


     Marriage: Apr 1, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Grace Herndon

         Born: Apr 7, 1890 - VA
         Died: May 12, 1970
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: Thomas Love Herndon (1850-      )
       Mother: Nancy Emma Kirks (1866-      )




Children
1 M Leslie Ornett Kirks

         Born: Feb 3, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1966 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Janie Shepherd Collins (1898-1936)
         Marr: Mar 21, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rena A. Pickeral (1917-2005)
         Marr: Jul 24, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Ernest Raymond Kirks

         Born: Jun 22, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 1971
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: America Washington Manning (1906-1964)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1930 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Otis H. Kirks

         Born: 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Luther Allen Kirks

         Born: Oct 30, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1990 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Shirley Estelle Hundley (1918-2009)
         Marr: May 29, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ethel Marshall (1925-2013)
         Marr: 1944



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Oakley Hall Scarce and Annie Mae Herndon




Husband Oakley Hall Scarce

         Born: Nov 13, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2008 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 2, 2008 - Scarce Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Henry Johnson Scarce (1846-Aft 1930)
       Mother: Josephine Virginia Hall (1876-      )


     Marriage: Jun 18, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Mae Herndon

         Born: Sep 27, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1, 2008 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Scarce Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: George Cabell Herndon (1874-1925)
       Mother: Annie Fowlkes Elliott (1882-1959)




Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Herndon):

Both single. Her marriage record transcription says they married in 1932 whereas her obituary says 1931.
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Kent White Landrum and Audrey Lovelyn Herndon




Husband Kent White Landrum

         Born: Dec 10, 1941 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 16, 1962 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Audrey Lovelyn Herndon

         Born: Jul 2, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2025 - Riverside Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Clifton Herndon, Sr. (1895-1980)
       Mother: Eva Ruth Herndon (1899-1986)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Audrey Lovelyn Herndon):

He 20, she 21. Both single. He born Halifax Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked for Dan River Mills. Marr. Jun. 16, 1962, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by T.E. Leviner, Min.; Div. Mar. 30, 1976, Danville, Va.
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George Leonard Patterson and Bessie Byrd Herndon




Husband George Leonard Patterson

         Born: Jun 28, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1965 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: John Henry Patterson (1853-1922)
       Mother: Martha Terry Patterson (1858-1942)


     Marriage: Jan 24, 1909 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bessie Byrd Herndon

         Born: Jan 13, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1977 - Camelot Hall Nurs. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Hartwell Herndon (1862-1933)
       Mother: Cora Alice Collins (1869-1953)




Children
1 M Carroll Patterson

         Born: 1911 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M George Robert Patterson

         Born: Jun 6, 1915 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 27, 2004 - Carthage, Moore Co., NC
       Buried:  - Young Cem., Vernon Hill, VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Bell Holley (1917-2013)
         Marr: Apr 18, 1936 - New Design, Danville (city), VA


3 F Bessie M. Patterson

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: Bef Dec 27, 2004
       Buried: 



4 M Jacob Bethel Patterson

         Born: Nov 30, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 13, 1996
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Odessa Elizabeth Hubbard (1920-2014)
         Marr: May 6, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Edom Isaac Patterson

          AKA: Ike
         Born: Aug 4, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 2008 - Boynton Beach, FL
       Buried: Jun 27, 2008 - South Florida VA Nat. Cem., Lake Worth, FL
       Spouse: Dorothy Aylease Harris (1920-2020)
         Marr: Jun 6, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Alice L. Patterson

         Born: Dec 1925 - VA
         Died: Bef Dec 27, 2004
       Buried: 



7 M John Thomas Patterson

         Born: 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Iris Geraldine Moore (1927-      )
         Marr: Feb 1, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Bessie Byrd Herndon):

Both single.
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Robert Wayland Loftin and Betty Lynn Herndon




Husband Robert Wayland Loftin

         Born: Nov 27, 1944 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 7, 1968 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Betty Lynn Herndon

         Born: Dec 6, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 14, 2012 - VA
       Buried: Jun 18, 2012 - Swansonville Pent. Hol. Ch. Cem, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Jr. (1919-Bef 2007)
       Mother: Betty Christine Oakes (      -      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Lynn Herndon):

Both single. Marr. by M. Herndon, Min.
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Alton Slayton Holley and Blanche Bell Herndon




Husband Alton Slayton Holley

         Born: Oct 28, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Slayton Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: James Edward Holley, Sr. (1888-1959)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Slayton (1897-1992)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Blanche Bell Herndon

         Born: Nov 28, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 2008 - Piney Forest Health Care Center, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 27, 2008 - Slayton Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Blanche Bell Herndon):

Both single. He worked for Checker Furniture Co. & she a suit inspector. Marr. by C.B. Yeatts, Min.
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Thomas Jackson Kirks and Carrie Ester Herndon




Husband Thomas Jackson Kirks

         Born: Dec 20, 1868 - VA
         Died: Feb 10, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Samuel Richard Kirks (1821-      )
       Mother: Cassandra Hix Stokes (Abt 1841-      )


     Marriage: Dec 10, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Carrie Ester Herndon

         Born: Apr 18, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1978 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Love Herndon (1850-      )
       Mother: Nancy Emma Kirks (1866-      )




Children
1 M Posie Edward Kirks

         Born: 1916 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 1985
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Vivian Allen (1919-2006)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M James Henry Kirks

         Born: Oct 2, 1922 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 24, 1980 - Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Jettie Thelma Allen (1925-1998)
         Marr: Oct 11, 1942 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Carrie Ester Herndon):

He 49, she 17. S/o Sam R. Kirks & Cassie H. Kirks; both deceased; D/o Tom Herndon & Emma Kirks; both deceased. Marr. Dec. 10, 1911, Draper, NC, by D.W. Overby, Min.
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Carroll Washington Herndon and Carol Ann Long




Husband Carroll Washington Herndon

         Born: May 23, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2007 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 15, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)


     Marriage: Jan 17, 1953 - Los Angeles, CA



Wife Carol Ann Long

         Born: Cir 1936
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Carol Ann Long):

Divorced in Orange Co., Ca.
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Carroll Washington Herndon and Frances Lucille Titus




Husband Carroll Washington Herndon

         Born: May 23, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2007 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 15, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)


     Marriage: Sep 12, 1981 - Orange Co., CA



Wife Frances Lucille Titus

         Born: Oct 18, 1937 - White Cloud, Doniphan Co., KS
         Died: Aug 5, 1991 - Orange Co., CA
       Buried: 


Children

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Carroll Washington Herndon and Mildred Louise Cook




Husband Carroll Washington Herndon

         Born: May 23, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2007 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 15, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)


     Marriage: Mar 31, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mildred Louise Cook

         Born: Aug 14, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Arvie Junior Brown - May 30, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: David Marion Dickens - Dec 20, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Arvie Junior Brown):

Both single. Marr. by F.A. Dail, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Charles Thomas Herndon and Texie Lee Shields




Husband Charles Thomas Herndon

         Born: Nov 28, 1932 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 6, 2023 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cremated


       Father: Arthur Leonard Herndon (1911-1985)
       Mother: Mary Elendor Boswell (1910-1993)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Texie Lee Shields

         Born: Aug 10, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 8, 2007
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Texie Lee Shields):

He 30, she 32. His 3rd & her 2nd marr. He prev. div. & she prev. wid. He was a Police Officer & she a teacher. S/o Arthur Leonard Herndon and Mary Eleanor Boswell; D/o William Thomas Shields & Virginia Elizabeth Williams. Marr. Sep. 15, 1962 in Danville, Va., by F.L. Gardner, Min.
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Presley Edward Saunders and Cora Blanche Herndon




Husband Presley Edward Saunders

          AKA: Edd
         Born: 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 8, 1936 - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jun 14, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Cora Blanche Herndon

         Born: Sep 28, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1984 - Farmville, Prince Edward Co., VA
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Hartwell Herndon (1862-1933)
       Mother: Cora Alice Collins (1869-1953)




Children
1 M Algie Wade Saunders

         Born: Oct 31, 1912 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 13, 1999
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Hattie Lee Burnette (1915-2005)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Dodon Beverly Saunders

          AKA: Hap
         Born: Mar 4, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Culler Taylor (1926-2001)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cora Blanche Herndon):

He a wid., she single.
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Robert Ned Walton, Jr. and Darnell Herndon




Husband Robert Ned Walton, Jr.

         Born: May 15, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 23, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Darnell Herndon

         Born: Apr 15, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1995 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Herndon-Murphy Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: James Dillard Herndon (1920-2009)
       Mother: Bernice Virginia Harville (1921-2013)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Darnell Herndon):

Both single. He in the U.S. Navy. Marr. by H. Biggers, Min.
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Lonnie Wayne Lovelace and Deborah Melissa Herndon




Husband Lonnie Wayne Lovelace

         Born: Aug 17, 1946 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 13, 1972 - Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA



Wife Deborah Melissa Herndon

         Born: Jan 13, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 6, 2014 - Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Orville Martin Herndon (1913-1994)
       Mother: Irene Ethel Hensley (1920-2012)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Deborah Melissa Herndon):

His 2d marr., her 1st; he prev. div. Married in a civil ceremony.
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George Wesley Terry, Sr. and Delphia Herndon




Husband George Wesley Terry, Sr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 1949 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 6, 1949 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: William Meredith Terry (1858-      )
       Mother: Julia Ann Virginia Motley (1869-      )


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Delphia Herndon

         Born: Feb 2, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 13, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Delphia Herndon):

Both once wid. He was manager of Swift & Co. Marr. by J.M. Shelburne, Min.
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Ernest Lester Richardson and Diana Sue Herndon




Husband Ernest Lester Richardson

         Born: Apr 6, 1945 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 24, 1969 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Diana Sue Herndon

         Born: Jul 15, 1945 - VA
         Died: Sep 25, 2002 - Ashland, Hanover Co., VA
       Buried:  - Signal Hill Mem. Park, Hanover, VA


       Father: Arthur Leonard Herndon (1911-1985)
       Mother: Mary Elendor Boswell (1910-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Diana Sue Herndon):

He 24 & she 23. 1st marr. & born Va. S/o William & Doris Richardson; D/o Arthur Herndon & Mary Boswell. Marr. May 24, 1969 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by S.O. Edwin, Jr., Min.
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Dodd Collins Herndon and Barbara June Coleman




Husband Dodd Collins Herndon

         Born: Sep 13, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 2022 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 28, 2022 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Clifton Herndon, Sr. (1895-1980)
       Mother: Eva Ruth Herndon (1899-1986)


     Marriage: Apr 18, 1954 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Barbara June Coleman

         Born: Sep 19, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Barbara June Coleman):

He 18, she 17. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Robert Clifton Herndon & Eva Herndon; D/o Frank Jeffersn Coleman & Edith Wimmer. Marr. Apr. 18, 1954 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by W.S. Green, Min.
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Olidean Reynolds and Doris James Herndon




Husband Olidean Reynolds

         Born: Feb 3, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 1986 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Reynolds Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Johnnie Namon Reynolds (1888-1982)
       Mother: Mary Lucy Jones (1893-1926)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Doris James Herndon

         Born: Jul 20, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Reynolds Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)




Children
1 M Robert Dean Reynolds

         Born: May 11, 1941 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 2016 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jul 4, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Louise Meadows (1930-2015)
         Marr: Aft Oct 16, 1986


2 M Wayne Lynwood Reynolds

         Born: Sep 23, 1942 - VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1960 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 8, 1960 - Reynolds Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Margaret Elaine Reynolds

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: May 14, 1944 - VA
         Died: Dec 19, 2024 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 2024 - Boaze Cemetery, Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Bobby Leroy Payne (1940-1975)
         Marr: Jan 19, 1961 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Doris James Herndon):

Both single. He was a farmer. Marr. Dec, 17, 1938 in Danville, Va., by F.W. Anderson, Min.
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Dorsey Albert Herndon and Ada E. Murphy




Husband Dorsey Albert Herndon

         Born: Oct 15, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1959 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 19, 1959 - Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Thomas Love Herndon (1850-      )
       Mother: Nancy Emma Kirks (1866-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Ada E. Murphy

         Born: 1889 - VA
         Died: Bef Nov 16, 1959
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lena Mae Herndon

         Born: Apr 24, 1910 - VA
         Died: Sep 1, 1981 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 4, 1981 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Robert A. Turner (1906-      )
         Marr: Nov 21, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Bessie Gertrude Herndon

         Born: Mar 26, 1912 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 23, 2000 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Southside Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Andrew Jackson Fuller (1913-1989)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Clara Ester Herndon

         Born: 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Andrew Bailey (1909-      )
         Marr: Jun 17, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Emma Herndon

         Born: 1916 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Lola Herndon

         Born: 1919 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Drewry Tompkins Herndon and Kate Hines




Husband Drewry Tompkins Herndon

         Born: Apr 30, 1896 - VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1984
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: Joel W. Herndon (1860-Bef 1940)
       Mother: Julia Melissa Hutson (1845-      )


     Marriage: 1917



Wife Kate Hines

         Born: Jun 10, 1898 - VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1984
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


Children
1 M Shirley Hart Herndon

         Born: Sep 3, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 2007 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Anne May Durham (1922-2014)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Joel Herndon

         Born: 1923 - VA
         Died: Bef Jan 9, 2007
       Buried: 




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Cedric Aaron Rowland and Eliza Marie Herndon




Husband Cedric Aaron Rowland

         Born: Oct 31, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 2002 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Hubbard Rowland (1907-1961)
       Mother: Irene F. Aaron (1913-1992)


     Marriage: Jun 29, 1956 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eliza Marie Herndon

         Born: Jul 11, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1997 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John Harold Herndon (1915-1997)
       Mother: L. Z. Holley (1916-1992)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eliza Marie Herndon):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by E.V. Cullum, Min.
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Elmo William Herndon and Nannie Ruth Morris




Husband Elmo William Herndon

         Born: 1910-1911 - Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 5, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie Ruth Morris

         Born: 1918 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children
1 F Patsy Ruth Herndon

         Born: Oct 9, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charlie Munroe Ferguson (1936-2014)
         Marr: Jun 11, 1960 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nannie Ruth Morris):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by T.R. Reeves, Min.
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William Oscar Richardson and Eva Ruth Herndon




Husband William Oscar Richardson

         Born: Oct 14, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 4, 1984 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Apr 24, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eva Ruth Herndon

         Born: Jul 4, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1984 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Clifton Herndon, Sr. (1895-1980)
       Mother: Eva Ruth Herndon (1899-1986)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eva Ruth Herndon):

Both single. He a textile worker. Marr. by F.A. Dial, Min.
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Robert Clifton Herndon, Sr. and Eva Ruth Herndon




Husband Robert Clifton Herndon, Sr.

         Born: Mar 15, 1895 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1980 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Hartwell Herndon (1862-1933)
       Mother: Cora Alice Collins (1869-1953)


     Marriage: Jan 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eva Ruth Herndon

         Born: Mar 16, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1986 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Claude Herndon, Sr. (1876-1957)
       Mother: Madie Emma Dodd (1879-1942)




Children
1 F Eva Ruth Herndon

         Born: Jul 4, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1984 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Oscar Richardson (1922-1984)
         Marr: Apr 24, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Robert Clifton Herndon, Jr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1920 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Lillie Mae Hammock (1925-2013)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Naomi Herndon

         Born: Oct 3, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2003 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 19, 2003 - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Henry Morris Holley (1919-1976)
         Marr: Jun 12, 1937 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Marjorie Joan Herndon

         Born: Jul 9, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 26, 2010 - Midlothian, Chesterfield Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gretna Pent. Hol. Ch. Cem., Gretna, VA
       Spouse: Ray Rene Doss (1922-1996)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1941 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Joseph Morrel Herndon

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Dec 4, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2013 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Viola Catherine Hammack (1924-2014)
         Marr: Abt 1947


6 F Lydia Iris Herndon

         Born: Jul 16, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Walter Edward Reynolds (1924-1980)
         Marr: Jul 18, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Loyd Clay Barker (1922-1987)
         Marr: Aug 18, 1956 - Chester, Chester Co., SC


7 M Ralph Clinton Herndon

         Born: Feb 15, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 14, 2002 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elma Frances Wells (1934-2023)
         Marr: Oct 20, 1951 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M Dodd Collins Herndon

         Born: Sep 13, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 2022 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 28, 2022 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA



9 F Audrey Lovelyn Herndon

         Born: Jul 2, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2025 - Riverside Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: 



10 M Larry Patrick Herndon, Sr.

         Born: Oct 18, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2023
       Buried: Jun 12, 2023 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Fannie Maude Edwards (1942-2013)
         Marr: Nov 25, 1961 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Eva Ruth Herndon):

There are multiple marr. rec. trans., but none provide a day, only the month, year, and place of Jan., 1918, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Their 1st child, Eva, was born Jul. 4, 1918. On his WWI draft reg., signed Jun. 5, 1917, he was single.
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George A. Herndon and Emeline Jane Thomas




Husband George A. Herndon

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 12, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Emeline Jane Thomas

         Born: 1823 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Thomas (1795-      )
       Mother: Susan Aaron (1800-      )




Children
1 M John Aaron Herndon

         Born: 1853 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hutson Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Martha Jane Hutson (1852-1934)
         Marr: Nov 13, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William W. Herndon

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Jan 25, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1891 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Herndon Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Lavinia Wilson Stowe (1861-1934)
         Marr: Mar 15, 1885 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M George Herndon

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Joel W. Herndon

         Born: Mar 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 29, 1940
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Melissa Hutson (1845-      )
         Marr: Nov 6, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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George Cabell Herndon and Cornelia A. Rogers




Husband George Cabell Herndon

         Born: Sep 29, 1874 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1925 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 24, 1925 - Hudson Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: John Aaron Herndon (1853-1896)
       Mother: Martha Jane Hutson (1852-1934)


     Marriage: May 9, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Cornelia A. Rogers

         Born: Oct 9, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1902 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Viola Ruth Herndon

         Born: Mar 1898 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1922 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Nov 10, 1922 - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Howard Clifton Smith (1897-1968)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Ida M. Herndon

         Born: Oct 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Cornelia A. Rogers):

Per orig. marr. reg. Ln. 21. He 21, she 19. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o John A. & Martha J. Herndon; D/o D.L. & A.E. Rogers. Married May 9, 1897, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by G.A. Chocklett, Min. (Note: Their marr. rec. trans. shows married May 9, 1898.)
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George Samuel Herndon and Virginia Pearl Wells




Husband George Samuel Herndon

          AKA: Sam
         Born: May 14, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 14, 1999 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: George Cabell Herndon (1874-1925)
       Mother: Annie Fowlkes Elliott (1882-1959)


     Marriage: Mar 10, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virginia Pearl Wells

         Born: Sep 21, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1985 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Howard Stern Wells (1877-1958)
       Mother: Lottie Pearl Boaze (1886-1973)




Children
1 M Kenneth Cleo Herndon

         Born: Jun 6, 1928 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 2011 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Aug 22, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Jettie Rainey Allen (1927-2013)
         Marr: Aug 4, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Virginia Pearl Wells):

A family source says they married May. 10, 1926, while their marr. record transcription says Mar. 10, 1926. Understandably, either could be correct.

Both single.
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Earl Garfield Kendrick and Gereline Marie Herndon




Husband Earl Garfield Kendrick

         Born: Sep 23, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Swanson Kendrick (1894-1980)
       Mother: Nora Maude Amos (1901-1993)


     Marriage: May 29, 1951 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gereline Marie Herndon

         Born: Mar 28, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 2010 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 27, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John Harold Herndon (1915-1997)
       Mother: L. Z. Holley (1916-1992)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Gereline Marie Herndon):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army. Marr. by J.B. Easley, Min.
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Harry Edward Herndon and Mary Magdalene Chandler




Husband Harry Edward Herndon

         Born: Oct 8, 1926 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1980 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: George Thomas Herndon (1888-1965)
       Mother: Lou Nettie Hearp (1888-1953)


     Marriage: Aug 1, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Magdalene Chandler

         Born: 1938 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Magdalene Chandler):

Both single. He a lumber checker & she worked for Dan River Mills. Marr. by R.L. Hall, Min.
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Joel W. Herndon and Julia Melissa Hutson




Husband Joel W. Herndon

         Born: Mar 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 29, 1940
       Buried: 


       Father: George A. Herndon (1825-      )
       Mother: Emeline Jane Thomas (1823-      )


     Marriage: Nov 6, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Julia Melissa Hutson

         Born: Nov 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lillie Edna Herndon

         Born: Aug 30, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1920 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Blair Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Willard Frank Blair (1876-1945)
         Marr: Jul 24, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Annie L. Herndon

         Born: Jun 1887 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr.

         Born: Jan 30, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1974
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)
         Marr: May 5, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Drewry Tompkins Herndon

         Born: Apr 30, 1896 - VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1984
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Kate Hines (1898-1984)
         Marr: 1917


5 F Eugenia H. Herndon

         Born: Feb 1898 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Julia Melissa Hutson):

Both single.
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John Aaron Herndon and Martha Jane Hutson




Husband John Aaron Herndon

         Born: 1853 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hutson Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: George A. Herndon (1825-      )
       Mother: Emeline Jane Thomas (1823-      )


     Marriage: Nov 13, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha Jane Hutson

         Born: Oct 25, 1852 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Herndon-Murphy Cem., Swansonville, VA


Children
1 M George Cabell Herndon

         Born: Sep 29, 1874 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1925 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 24, 1925 - Hudson Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Cornelia A. Rogers (1877-1902)
         Marr: May 9, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Fowlkes Elliott (1882-1959)
         Marr: Oct 9, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Claude Herndon, Sr.

         Born: Nov 29, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1957 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Herndon-Murphy Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Madie Emma Dodd (1879-1942)
         Marr: Abt 1898


3 F Minnie Blanche Herndon

         Born: Oct 14, 1879 - VA
         Died: Jan 16, 1968 - Clover (rural), Halifax Co., VA
       Buried:  - Rodgers Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clover, VA
       Spouse: Edward Coleman Collins (1872-1954)
         Marr: Jan 9, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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John Harold Herndon and Lottie Clay Holley




Husband John Harold Herndon

         Born: Abt 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 31, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lottie Clay Holley

         Born: Dec 28, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1945
       Buried: 


       Father: John William Holley (1879-1966)
       Mother: Naomi Maude Overton (1882-1954)



 Other Spouse: Samuel Major Lawrence (1905-1944) - Dec 27, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Samuel Major Lawrence):

He 21 & she 18. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Frank & Minnie Lawrence; D/o Jim & Nannie Holley. Marr. Dec. 27, 1926 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. (Note: another researcher shows Dec. 24 vice 27. Both are probably differing transcriptions.)
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John Harold Herndon and L. Z. Holley




Husband John Harold Herndon

         Born: Feb 14, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 1997 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)


     Marriage: Mar 31, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife L. Z. Holley

         Born: Aug 25, 1916 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1992 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: John William Holley (1879-1966)
       Mother: Naomi Maude Overton (1882-1954)




Children
1 F Gereline Marie Herndon

         Born: Mar 28, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 2010 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 27, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Earl Garfield Kendrick (1929-2006)
         Marr: May 29, 1951 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Eliza Marie Herndon

         Born: Jul 11, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1997 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Cedric Aaron Rowland (1936-2002)
         Marr: Jun 29, 1956 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Dorothy Ann Lawrence

          AKA: Dot, Dorothy Herndon, Dorothy Holley
         Born: Aug 17, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 24, 2011 - Meadowlands, Hillsborough, NC
       Buried: Aug 26, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: George Houston Aaron, Jr. (1938-2023)
         Marr: Jul 5, 1957 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Jesse Lee Wright and Julia Alma Herndon




Husband Jesse Lee Wright

         Born: May 9, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1990
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Julia Alma Herndon

         Born: Sep 16, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1999 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Leonard Hilton Herndon, Sr. (1889-1974)
       Mother: Lucy Washington Martin (1890-1978)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Julia Alma Herndon):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by F.W. Anderson, Min.



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