Early Southside Virginia Families



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James W. Ashby and Sarah M. Jones




Husband James W. Ashby

         Born: 1840 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 15, 1861 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah M. Jones

         Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Edward Jones, Sr. (1818-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Unknown (1819-      )



 Other Spouse: Hiram I. Earles (1836-      ) - 1868-1869


Children
1 F Lucy J. Ashby

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sarah M. Jones):

Both single.
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Elder, John Junior Ashby and Mamie Eva Minter




Husband Elder, John Junior Ashby

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Dec 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mamie Eva Minter

         Born: Apr 4, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Silas Minter (1885-1921)
       Mother: Dink J. Allen (1894-1959)




Children
1 F Linda Sue Ashby

         Born: Aug 8, 1943 - VA
         Died: Mar 1, 2025
       Buried: Mar 5, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Bobby Clayton Secrest (1937-1995)
         Marr: Bef 1959



Notes: Marriage (Mamie Eva Minter):

He 24, she 18. 1st marr. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory; she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o Johnnie Wm. Ashby & Minnie Maude Minter; D/o James Silas Minter & Dink Allen. Marr. Dec. 24, 1937, Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Elder, John Junior Ashby and Lillie Gray Minter




Husband Elder, John Junior Ashby

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Dec 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: May 4, 1974 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lillie Gray Minter

         Born: Oct 14, 1912 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harvey Eugene Minter (1889-1960)
       Mother: Essie Jane Dove (1893-1936)



 Other Spouse: George Daniel Moore, Jr. (1911-1972) - Sep 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lillie Gray Minter):

He 60, she 61. 2d marr.; both wid. & born Va. S/o John William Ashby & Minnie Maude Minter; D/o Harvey Eugene Minter & Essie Jane Dove. Marr. May 4, 1974, Henry Co., Va., by R. Ashby, Min.


Notes: Marriage (George Daniel Moore, Jr.):

Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935": 10 Sept. 1932, Line 609: George Daniel Moore Jr., 22, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Geo. Moore & Mary E. Jones, married Lillie Gray Minter, 21, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Harvey Minter & Essie Dove.
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Elder, John Junior Ashby and Mattie Alice Keen




Husband Elder, John Junior Ashby

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Dec 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Mar 18, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mattie Alice Keen

         Born: Jan 18, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 2, 2017
       Buried: Jul 6, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Daniel Keen, Sr. (1875-      )
       Mother: Mattie Clay Powell (1884-      )



 Other Spouse: George Everett Stegall (1921-1986) - Jul 3, 1942 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (George Everett Stegall):

He 20, she 21. 1st marr. & born Henry Co., Va. He a clerk; she worked in the textile industry. S/o George Everett Stegall & Lora Thomas; D/o Joseph Daniel Keen & Mattie Powell. Marr. Jul. 3, 192, Henry Co., Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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John William Ashby and Minnie Maude Minter




Husband John William Ashby

         Born: Apr 12, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Drewry Minter Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Solomon M. Ashby (1848-1922)
       Mother: Martha J. Watkins (1852-1923)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie Maude Minter

         Born: Sep 28, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1972
       Buried:  - Drewry Minter Cem., Henry Co., VA


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




Children
1 F Thelma Addie Ashby

         Born: Sep 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1970 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1922 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Oce Dewey Ashby

         Born: Apr 18, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1969 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ruby Alphalene Pendleton (1911-2010)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA


3 M William Andrew Ashby

         Born: Mar 18, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1968 - Hillsville (rural), Carroll Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Vera Elizabeth Martin (1909-1984)
         Marr: Aug 4, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Boyd Lester Ashby

         Born: Mar 30, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 21, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Georgia Mae Martin (1912-1995)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1934 - Franklin Co., VA


5 M Elder, Robert Clayton Ashby

         Born: Mar 31, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Belva Taft Keen (1908-2002)
         Marr: Apr 20, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


6 M Elder, John Junior Ashby

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Dec 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mamie Eva Minter (1920-1973)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lillie Gray Minter (1912-1993)
         Marr: May 4, 1974 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mattie Alice Keen (1921-2017)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 M Rev., George Fuller Ashby

         Born: Feb 22, 1916 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Agnes Shaffer (1918-2010)
         Marr: Jul 21, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M Larry Arnold Ashby, Sr.

         Born: Feb 9, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2009 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 26, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Arcille Johnston (1920-2014)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1940 - Henry Co., VA


9 M Melvin Harrison Ashby

         Born: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Roslyn L. McNeely (1925-2015)
         Marr: Oct 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Minnie Maude Minter):

He a wid., she single.
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Larry Arnold Ashby, Sr. and Arcille Johnston




Husband Larry Arnold Ashby, Sr.

         Born: Feb 9, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2009 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 26, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1940 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Arcille Johnston

         Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 17, 2014 - VA
       Buried: Jul 21, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Johnston (1878-1976)
       Mother: Essie Maude Reynolds (1882-1962)




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Leslie Clarence Ashby and Elizabeth H. Sink




Husband Leslie Clarence Ashby

          AKA: Les
         Born: Nov 29, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: Abt 1929



Wife Elizabeth H. Sink

         Born: Jun 10, 1911 - VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1959
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Norma Jean Ashby

         Born: Jan 19, 1932 - Russellville, Putnam Co., IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clyde Dillard Minter (1921-1971)
         Marr: Jan 17, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Lee Draper, Sr. (1921-1997)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M William Clarence Ashby

         Born: Jun 3, 1935 - VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1976
       Buried: 



3 F Carol Jane Ashby

          AKA: Tenny
         Born: Apr 15, 1939 - Tipton, Tipton Co., IN
         Died: Jan 4, 2010 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jan 7, 2010 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Jack Kenneth Gilley (1929-      )
         Marr: Aft Oct 16, 1981


4 F Sandra Kay Ashby

          AKA: Topsy
         Born: May 23, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Bobby Roosevelt Kendrick (1936-2014)
         Marr: Jun 27, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Leslie Clarence Ashby and Mabel Wingfield




Husband Leslie Clarence Ashby

          AKA: Les
         Born: Nov 29, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: Jul 11, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mabel Wingfield

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


       Father: Robert Lee Wingfield (1883-1942)
       Mother: Susan Catherine Gilbert (1885-      )



 Other Spouse: Noah Jackson Griffin (1895-1957) - Dec 16, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: John Marshall Roach (1892-      ) - Sep 22, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: William Raleigh Mason (1899-1992) - Apr 16, 1961 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mabel Wingfield):

He once wid., her 3d marr. (prev. wid.). He a carpenter & she worked for a dry cleaner. Marr. by E.V. Cullum, III, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Noah Jackson Griffin):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (John Marshall Roach):

Both once wid. He a barber at the Leaksville Sanitary Barber Shop & she a beautician at Glady's Beauty Shop. Marr. by F.V. Ellenberg, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Raleigh Mason):

He once wid., her 4th marr. (prev. div). He a carpenter for Lester Brothers, Inc. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.
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Leslie Clarence Ashby and Pauline Elise Powell




Husband Leslie Clarence Ashby

          AKA: Les
         Born: Nov 29, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: May 7, 1961 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Pauline Elise Powell

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Pauline Elise Powell):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Bobby Clayton Secrest and Linda Sue Ashby




Husband Bobby Clayton Secrest

         Born: Apr 18, 1937 - VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1995
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Bef 1959



Wife Linda Sue Ashby

         Born: Aug 8, 1943 - VA
         Died: Mar 1, 2025
       Buried: Mar 5, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elder, John Junior Ashby (1913-2007)
       Mother: Mamie Eva Minter (1920-1973)




Children
1 M Jeffrey Clayton Secrest

         Born: Sep 20, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef 2025
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Linda Sue Ashby):

Their dau. Cynthia was born Jan. 31, 1959. No marr. rec. found.
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William J. Griggs and Lucy J. Ashby




Husband William J. Griggs

         Born: Aug 1861 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Griggs (1831-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Mary A. Earles (1829-      )


     Marriage: May 28, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy J. Ashby

         Born: Aug 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Cora Lee Griggs

         Born: Aug 12, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1939
       Buried:  - Saint Johns Ch. Cem., Hampton, VA
       Spouse: Harry Thomas Stultz (1879-1968)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Freddie E. Griggs

         Born: Jul 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James W. Griggs

         Born: Aug 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Irene J. Griggs

         Born: Aug 1894 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Lucy J. Ashby):

Both single.
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Dorsey Clarke Gilley and Lucy Thelma Ashby




Husband Dorsey Clarke Gilley

         Born: Aug 26, 1895 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1932 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 21, 1932 - Stuart Cem., Stuart, VA


       Father: Dorsey Jackson Gilley (1864-1944)
       Mother: Eliza Emma Boaz (1869-1938)


     Marriage: Nov 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Lucy Thelma Ashby

         Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2001 - Westminster-Canterbury Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Lee Ashby (Cir 1876-      )
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Shelton (Cir 1883-      )



 Other Spouse: Joseph David Yeatts (1902-1958) - Apr 2, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Emily Lou Gilley

         Born: Feb 17, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 2006
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Oliver Keene Chappell (1923-1997)
         Marr: Sep 26, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Leland Stanford Sutherland, Jr. (1914-1969)
         Marr: Nov 20, 1952 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Jacob Ferguson Lewis, Sr. (1922-2010)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1955 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lucy Thelma Ashby):

He 30 & she 24. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o Dorsey & Emma Gilley; D/o W.L. & Mamie Ashby. Marr. Nov. 10, 1925 in Patrick Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph David Yeatts):

He 33 & she 34. He single & she once wid. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. He a nurseryman. D/o Charlie D. Yeatts & Ada R. Reynolds; D/o W.L. Ashby & Mamis Shelton. Marr. Apr. 2, 1936 in Martinsville, by J.S. Cassell, Min.
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Joseph David Yeatts and Lucy Thelma Ashby




Husband Joseph David Yeatts

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 7, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 25, 1958 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 2, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Thelma Ashby

         Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2001 - Westminster-Canterbury Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Lee Ashby (Cir 1876-      )
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Shelton (Cir 1883-      )



 Other Spouse: Dorsey Clarke Gilley (1895-1932) - Nov 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucy Thelma Ashby):

He 33 & she 34. He single & she once wid. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. He a nurseryman. D/o Charlie D. Yeatts & Ada R. Reynolds; D/o W.L. Ashby & Mamis Shelton. Marr. Apr. 2, 1936 in Martinsville, by J.S. Cassell, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Dorsey Clarke Gilley):

He 30 & she 24. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. S/o Dorsey & Emma Gilley; D/o W.L. & Mamie Ashby. Marr. Nov. 10, 1925 in Patrick Co., Va.
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Melvin Harrison Ashby and Roslyn L. McNeely




Husband Melvin Harrison Ashby

         Born: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Roslyn L. McNeely

         Born: Sep 1, 1925 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 27, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 30, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Lester McNeely, Sr. (1890-1956)
       Mother: Lena Mae Motley (1902-1988)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Roslyn L. McNeely):

Both single. He a carpenter & she worked in the textile industry. Lic. issued Oct. 2, 1948, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Willie Nick Lankford and Mickey Katherine Ashby




Husband Willie Nick Lankford

         Born: Jun 14, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 24, 1961 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1906 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Mickey Katherine Ashby

         Born: Jun 25, 1886 - NC
         Died: Feb 21, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA


Children
1 M Troy Lester Lankford

         Born: Nov 25, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 1, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Ellen Roer Beal (1912-2007)
       Spouse: Annie Louise Betterton (1920/1921-      )
         Marr: Jul 19, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Nina Mae Lankford

         Born: Mar 29, 1909 - NC
         Died: Dec 31, 1991
       Buried:  - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA
       Spouse: Jesse B. Agee, Sr. (1891-1959)
         Marr: Mar 15, 1928 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC


3 F Alice Lankford

         Born: Feb 1918 - NC
         Died: Feb 13, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Mickey Katherine Ashby):

Marr. by P. Priddy, Min.
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Clyde Dillard Minter and Norma Jean Ashby




Husband Clyde Dillard Minter

         Born: Oct 15, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey Lester Minter (1890-1959)
       Mother: Betty Sally Richardson (1894-1974)


     Marriage: Jan 17, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Norma Jean Ashby

         Born: Jan 19, 1932 - Russellville, Putnam Co., IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972)
       Mother: Elizabeth H. Sink (1911-1959)



 Other Spouse: Robert Lee Draper, Sr. (1921-1997) - Nov 26, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Norma Jean Ashby):

Both single. He a truck driver; she a bookkeeper for Piedmont Trust Bank. Marr. Jan. 17, 1953, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Draper, Sr.):

He 57, she 46. 2d marr., both wid. S/o Frank M. Draper & Gladys Stultz; D/o Leslie Clarence Ashby & Elizabeth Sink. Marr. Nov. 26, 1978, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Robert Lee Draper, Sr. and Norma Jean Ashby




Husband Robert Lee Draper, Sr.

         Born: Nov 7, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 11, 1997 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Frank Madison Draper, Sr. (1900-1975)
       Mother: Gladys Stultz (1903-1989)


     Marriage: Nov 26, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Norma Jean Ashby

         Born: Jan 19, 1932 - Russellville, Putnam Co., IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972)
       Mother: Elizabeth H. Sink (1911-1959)



 Other Spouse: Clyde Dillard Minter (1921-1971) - Jan 17, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Norma Jean Ashby):

He 57, she 46. 2d marr., both wid. S/o Frank M. Draper & Gladys Stultz; D/o Leslie Clarence Ashby & Elizabeth Sink. Marr. Nov. 26, 1978, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Clyde Dillard Minter):

Both single. He a truck driver; she a bookkeeper for Piedmont Trust Bank. Marr. Jan. 17, 1953, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Oce Dewey Ashby and Ruby Alphalene Pendleton




Husband Oce Dewey Ashby

         Born: Apr 18, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1969 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Nov 6, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Ruby Alphalene Pendleton

         Born: Dec 24, 1911 - Elamsville, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2010 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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Posey Simmons Ashby and Janice Wilson Eggleston




Husband Posey Simmons Ashby

         Born: Apr 17, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 1984 - VA Medical Ctr., Hampton, VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Janice Wilson Eggleston

          AKA: Janie
         Born: 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Granville Alonzo Eggleston (1862-1913)
       Mother: Mary Jane Stultz (1868-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Janice Wilson Eggleston):

Both single. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Posey Simmons Ashby and Louise Emily Long




Husband Posey Simmons Ashby

         Born: Apr 17, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 1984 - VA Medical Ctr., Hampton, VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1943 - Norfolk (city), VA



Wife Louise Emily Long

         Born: May 4, 1917 - Belmar, Monmouth Co., NJ
         Died: Jun 17, 2005 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louise Emily Long):

He a carpenter's mate 2d Class in the U.S. Navy & she a stenographer for Retail Credit. Marr. by B.E. Jones, Min.
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Elder, Robert Clayton Ashby and Belva Taft Keen




Husband Elder, Robert Clayton Ashby

         Born: Mar 31, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Apr 20, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Belva Taft Keen

         Born: Nov 20, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 5, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 7, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Daniel Keen, Sr. (1875-      )
       Mother: Mattie Clay Powell (1884-      )




Children

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Bobby Roosevelt Kendrick and Sandra Kay Ashby




Husband Bobby Roosevelt Kendrick

         Born: Dec 1, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 12, 2014 - Kendrick Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Roosevelt Montaque Kendrick (1902-1983)
       Mother: Lizzie Gibson (1911-2001)


     Marriage: Jun 27, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sandra Kay Ashby

          AKA: Topsy
         Born: May 23, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972)
       Mother: Elizabeth H. Sink (1911-1959)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Kay Ashby):

Both single. He worked in a knitting mill. Marr. by J.B. Easley, Min.
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Randy Otwa Yeatts, Sr. and Sandra Kay Ashby




Husband Randy Otwa Yeatts, Sr.

         Born: Sep 11, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 13, 1965 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sandra Kay Ashby

          AKA: Topsy
         Born: May 23, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972)
       Mother: Elizabeth H. Sink (1911-1959)



 Other Spouse: Bobby Roosevelt Kendrick (1936-2014) - Jun 27, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sandra Kay Ashby):

Both were once divorced. He was a salesman for Coble Dairy. Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Bobby Roosevelt Kendrick):

Both single. He worked in a knitting mill. Marr. by J.B. Easley, Min.
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Solomon M. Ashby and Martha J. Watkins




Husband Solomon M. Ashby

         Born: Oct 4, 1848 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Apr 8, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Christian Ch. Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Sep 27, 1874 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Martha J. Watkins

         Born: Oct 4, 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 1923 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Christian Ch. Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William Joseph Watkins (1825/1827-1901)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Creasy (1827/1830-      )




Children
1 M John William Ashby

         Born: Apr 12, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Drewry Minter Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)
         Marr: Nov 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Luther Ashby

         Born: Jul 10, 1881 - VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1956
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Bratton (1894-      )
         Marr: Oct 21, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Georgia Bratton (      -      )


3 F Bettie Lou Ashby

          AKA: Lula
         Born: Nov 6, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 22, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William Henry Carter, Jr. (1883-1938)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



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James Miller Purdy and Tempie Jane Ashby




Husband James Miller Purdy

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 28, 1869 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 17, 1944 - Huntsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 21, 1944 - Ellisboro Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: George E. Purdy (      -      )
       Mother: Eliza Compton (1842-      )


     Marriage: Feb 25, 1894 - Beaver Island, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Tempie Jane Ashby

         Born: Oct 25, 1875 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 1950 - New Bethel (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1950 - Ellisboro Bapt. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Tempie Jane Ashby):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Posey McKinley Donavant and Thelma Addie Ashby




Husband Posey McKinley Donavant

         Born: Jul 15, 1901 - VA
         Died: May 9, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Thelma Addie Ashby

         Born: Sep 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1970 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)




Children
1 M Arnold McKinley Donavant

         Born: Apr 22, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 2005 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Alice Letitia Johnston (1921-2001)
         Marr: Sep 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Calvin Parker Donavant

         Born: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)
         Marr: Jul 31, 1943 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Nell Donavant

         Born: 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Ewell Clinton Donavant

         Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Nancy Elizabeth Haynes (1932-2010)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Addie Beverly Donavant

         Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972)
         Marr: Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925-      )
         Marr: Aft Oct 4, 1952
       Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991)
         Marr: Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907-      )
         Marr: Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Thelma Addie Ashby):

Both single.
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Herman Taylor Stone and Virginia Ashby




Husband Herman Taylor Stone

         Born: Aug 25, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 13, 1943 - Chester, Chester Co., SC



Wife Virginia Ashby

         Born: Nov 13, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 1, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Elizabeth Bratton (1894-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Ashby):

Marr. by J.H. Yarborough.
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Walter Lee Ashby and Mary Elizabeth Shelton




Husband Walter Lee Ashby

         Born: Cir 1876 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 26, 1900 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Shelton

         Born: Cir 1883 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lucy Thelma Ashby

         Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2001 - Westminster-Canterbury Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorsey Clarke Gilley (1895-1932)
         Marr: Nov 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph David Yeatts (1902-1958)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Willard Leon Ashby and Betty Joe Crockett




Husband Willard Leon Ashby

         Born: Sep 3, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 2004 - Burke Med. Ctr., Augusta, GA
       Buried: Feb 10, 2004 - Hillcrest Mem. Pk. Cem., Augusta, GA


       Father: Willard Noel Ashby (1908-1981)
       Mother: Alice Irene Merritt (1908-1996)


     Marriage: Mar 10, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Joe Crockett

         Born: 1934-1935 - Davidson Co., TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Joe Crockett):

He 24, she 21. 1st marr. He born Martinsville, Va. & she Davidson Co., Tn. He worked at J.C. Penny & she a teller at 1st Nat. Bk. S/o Willard Noel Ashby & Alice Merritt; D/o Robert Newton Crockett & Cordelia Mae Waller. Marr. Mar. 10, 1956 in Martinsville, Va., by R.S. Webb, Min.; Div. Sep. 1960 in Bradford, Fla.
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Willard Noel Ashby and Alice Irene Merritt




Husband Willard Noel Ashby

         Born: Feb 10, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1981 - Clay Co., FL
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
       Mother: Beulah Estelle Minter (1886-1922)


     Marriage: Jun 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Irene Merritt

         Born: Sep 21, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 22, 1996 - Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Mem. Pk. Cem., Augusta, GA


       Father: Martin Luther Merritt (1857-1928)
       Mother: Katie Frances Anglin (1878-1953)




Children
1 M Willard Leon Ashby

         Born: Sep 3, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 2004 - Burke Med. Ctr., Augusta, GA
       Buried: Feb 10, 2004 - Hillcrest Mem. Pk. Cem., Augusta, GA
       Spouse: Betty Joe Crockett (1934/1935-      )
         Marr: Mar 10, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Arrington (1934-2013)
         Marr: Aft Aug 1960


2 M Jack Norman Ashby

         Born: Jan 18, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 30, 2015
       Buried:  - Jacksonville Nat. Cem., Jacksonville, FL
       Spouse: Mary P. Unknown (1941-2012)



Notes: Marriage (Alice Irene Merritt):

Both single.
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William Andrew Ashby and Vera Elizabeth Martin




Husband William Andrew Ashby

         Born: Mar 18, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1968 - Hillsville (rural), Carroll Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
       Mother: Minnie Maude Minter (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Aug 4, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Vera Elizabeth Martin

         Born: Jan 21, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1984 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Henry Martin (1880-1953)
       Mother: Mattie Elizabeth Hundley (1883-1922)



 Other Spouse: John Edd Spencer (1894-      ) - Dec 9, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Cecil William Ashby

         Born: Sep 3, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edna Mae Fulcher (1928-2014)
         Marr: Jul 20, 1946 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Everett Lee Ashby

         Born: Jul 2, 1931
         Died: Apr 29, 1932
       Buried: 



3 M Buford Randolph Ashby

         Born: Mar 18, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 2024
       Buried: Dec 5, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kathleen Carol Burnette (1937-2002)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1957 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC


4 F Betty Ann Ashby

         Born: Mar 31, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 25, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rev., James Harold Draper (1935-2021)
         Marr: Jun 4, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 M Charles Edward Ashby

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Jan 19, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 2015 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Vera Elizabeth Martin):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (John Edd Spencer):

Both wid. Lic. issued Nov. 29, 1979, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by L.J. Corns, Min.
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Thomas Burwell Browne and Joan Carter Ashcraft




Husband Thomas Burwell Browne

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Dec 15, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 8, 1986 - VA Med. Ctr., Nashville, TN
       Buried:  - Cedar Hill Cem., Scottsboro, AL


       Father: Ronald Earl Brown, Sr. (1896-1977)
       Mother: Grace Thompson Washburn (1893-1978)


     Marriage: Aug 25, 1956 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC



Wife Joan Carter Ashcraft

         Born: Dec 16, 1934 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
         Died: Jan 18, 2015 - Camden, Kershaw Co., SC
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem, Pk., Camden, SC

 Other Spouse: George Batie McFarland (1935-2001) - Sep 1969 - HI


Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Carter Ashcraft):

Marr. by D.E. Wilkinson, Min.
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George Batie McFarland and Joan Carter Ashcraft




Husband George Batie McFarland

         Born: Feb 17, 1935 - Monroe, Union Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2001 - Richland Mem. Cancer Ctr., Columbia, SC
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem, Pk., Camden, SC
     Marriage: Sep 1969 - HI



Wife Joan Carter Ashcraft

         Born: Dec 16, 1934 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
         Died: Jan 18, 2015 - Camden, Kershaw Co., SC
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem, Pk., Camden, SC

 Other Spouse: Thomas Burwell Browne (1925-1986) - Aug 25, 1956 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thomas Burwell Browne):

Marr. by D.E. Wilkinson, Min.
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Shelby Ashcraft and Evelyn Arniece Hankins




Husband Shelby Ashcraft

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 4, 1981



Wife Evelyn Arniece Hankins

         Born: Mar 7, 1926 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
         Died: May 23, 2014 - Jefferson Reg. Med. Ctr., Pine Bluff, AR
       Buried:  - Union Cem., Rye, Cleveland Co., AR


       Father: Lonnie Torrence Hankins, Sr. (1885-1987)
       Mother: Annie Mae Wilson (1888-1949)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Leland Lunsford (1925-1980) - Jul 14, 1945


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thomas Leland Lunsford):

This marriage date is inscriped on their tombstone.
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William A. Urquehart and Elizabeth Asher




Husband William A. Urquehart

         Born: 1818 - VA
         Died: Bef 1911
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 24, 1841 - Campbell Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Asher

         Born: 1818 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James W. Urquehart

         Born: 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah Virginia Pedigo (1838-      )
         Marr: Mar 26, 1868 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nancy Frances Urquehart

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: May 1852 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benjamin Soward Gregory (1848-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1874 - Henry Co., VA


3 M William A. Urquehart

         Born: Jan 28, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John Urquehart

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Henry Harrison Blackburn and Jane Asher




Husband Henry Harrison Blackburn

         Born: Jul 4, 1806
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Blackburn (1757-1841)
       Mother: Sarah Baird (      -Abt 1826)


     Marriage: 



Wife Jane Asher

         Born: Feb 8, 1800
         Died: Abt 1844
       Buried: 


       Father: William R. Ashurst (1762-1851)
       Mother: Mary McChesney (1764-1814)




Children
1 M James Mansfield Blackburn

         Born: Oct 1831
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Minerva Adaline Crisp (1837-      )
         Marr: Sep 6, 1851 - Caldwell Co., KY



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Daniel Ashley




Husband Daniel Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Willis G. Ashley

         Born: Jan 3, 1815 - Paint Rock, Jackson Co., AL
         Died: Feb 25, 1892 - Rockwall Co., TX
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Preshia Prince (1825-1867)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1850
       Spouse: Emmaline Bradford (      -1879)
         Marr: Aug 8, 1867


2 M James M. Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah Catherine Ashley (      -      )



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Robert Lee Davis and Elizabeth Jane Ashley




Husband Robert Lee Davis

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1874



Wife Elizabeth Jane Ashley

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Feb 2, 1856 - TN
         Died: May 20, 1945
       Buried:  - Prince Cem., Hot Springs, AR


       Father: Willis G. Ashley (1815-1892)
       Mother: Preshia Prince (1825-1867)




Children

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James M. Ashley and Sarah Catherine Ashley




Husband James M. Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Ashley (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Sarah Catherine Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Willis G. Ashley (1815-1892)
       Mother: Preshia Prince (1825-1867)




Children
1 M Samuel Nathn Ashley

         Born: Nov 13, 1887 - DeRoche, Hot Springs Co., AR
         Died: May 1970
       Buried:  - Hobart Rose Cem., Hobart, OK
       Spouse: Ada Prince (1890-1972)
         Marr: Feb 27, 1910 - Pike Co., AR



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Catherine Ashley):

James and Sarah were cousins.
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Samuel Nathn Ashley and Ada Prince




Husband Samuel Nathn Ashley

         Born: Nov 13, 1887 - DeRoche, Hot Springs Co., AR
         Died: May 1970
       Buried:  - Hobart Rose Cem., Hobart, OK


       Father: James M. Ashley (      -      )
       Mother: Sarah Catherine Ashley (      -      )


     Marriage: Feb 27, 1910 - Pike Co., AR



Wife Ada Prince

         Born: 1890 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: 1972 - Pike Co., AR
       Buried:  - Hobart Rose Cem., Hobart, OK


       Father: Berry Peter Prince (1865-1917)
       Mother: Mary Ann Howerton (1867-1916)




Children
1 F Dovie Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Willis G. Ashley and Preshia Prince




Husband Willis G. Ashley

         Born: Jan 3, 1815 - Paint Rock, Jackson Co., AL
         Died: Feb 25, 1892 - Rockwall Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Ashley (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Jan 15, 1850



Wife Preshia Prince

         Born: Feb 10, 1825 - Winchester, Franklin Co., TN
         Died: Jul 21, 1867 - Winchester, Franklin Co., TN
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Tansy Prince (1800-1865)
       Mother: Delilah Carter (1803-Abt 1854)




Children
1 M Benjamin Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sarah Catherine Ashley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James M. Ashley (      -      )


3 M Anderson Ashley

         Born: Mar 27, 1854 - Fannin Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Elizabeth Jane Ashley

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Feb 2, 1856 - TN
         Died: May 20, 1945
       Buried:  - Prince Cem., Hot Springs, AR
       Spouse: Robert Lee Davis (      -      )
         Marr: Abt 1874



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Willis G. Ashley and Emmaline Bradford




Husband Willis G. Ashley

         Born: Jan 3, 1815 - Paint Rock, Jackson Co., AL
         Died: Feb 25, 1892 - Rockwall Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Ashley (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Aug 8, 1867



Wife Emmaline Bradford

         Born: 
         Died: 1879
       Buried: 


Children

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Albert Davis Eldridge and Elizabeth Scott Ashlin




Husband Albert Davis Eldridge

         Born: Jul 28, 1891 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
         Died: Nov 8, 1942
       Buried:  - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1917 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC



Wife Elizabeth Scott Ashlin

          AKA: Bess
         Born: Dec 26, 1889 - VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1985
       Buried:  - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: Granville Lewis Ashlin (1863-1903)
       Mother: Sallie Martin Gravely (1867-1914)




Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Scott Ashlin):

He 26, she 25. Marr. Dec. 25, 1917 in Charlotte, NC, by J.W. Moore, Min.
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Granville Lewis Ashlin and Sallie Martin Gravely




Husband Granville Lewis Ashlin

         Born: Jul 22, 1863 - VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1903
       Buried: Apr 21, 1903 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: 1888-1889 - VA



Wife Sallie Martin Gravely

         Born: Sep 3, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 1914 - Staunton, Staunton (city), VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Francis Burton Gravely (1840-1905)
       Mother: Sallie Hughes Dillard (1845-1883)




Children
1 F Elizabeth Scott Ashlin

          AKA: Bess
         Born: Dec 26, 1889 - VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1985
       Buried:  - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
       Spouse: Albert Davis Eldridge (1891-1942)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1917 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC


2 M Frank Gravely Ashlin

         Born: Apr 7, 1891 - Norfolk (city), VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1980 - District of Columbia
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Sallie Martin Gravely):

Per the 1900 census they were married 11 years, and their eldest child Elizabeth was born Dec. 1889 (Dec. 26, 1889 in Va.).
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William R. Ashurst and Mary McChesney




Husband William R. Ashurst

         Born: 1762 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1851 - Crittenden Co., KY
       Buried:  - Morse/Blackburn Cem., Farmersville, KY
     Marriage: Sep 15, 1782 - Rockbridge Co., VA



Wife Mary McChesney

         Born: 1764 - Rockbridge Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 1814 - Caldwell Co., KY
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Jane Asher

         Born: Feb 8, 1800
         Died: Abt 1844
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry Harrison Blackburn (1806-      )



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Henry Webb, Sr. and Amelia Ashworth




Husband Henry Webb, Sr.

         Born: 1802 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Webb (1750-1845)
       Mother: Susanna Cocke (1763-1847)


     Marriage: Jan 13, 1838 - Grayson Co., VA



Wife Amelia Ashworth

          AKA: Millie
         Born: 1814 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Nancy A. Webb

         Born: 1839 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Anderson Largen (1832-      )
         Marr: Jan 27, 1859 - Carroll Co., VA


2 M Charles W. Webb

         Born: 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Julia Elizabeth Webb

         Born: 1842 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Good, Jr. (1831-      )
         Marr: Jan 3, 1857 - Carroll Co., VA


4 M Joel A. Webb

         Born: 1844 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1864 - Drewry's Bluff, Chesterfield Co., VA
       Buried: 



5 F Fannie Webb

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Lewis F. Webb

         Born: 1848 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy E. Mullin (1852-      )
         Marr: Feb 18, 1869 - Carroll Co., VA


7 M Jefferson F. Webb

         Born: Jun 1850 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary A. Banks (1849-      )
         Marr: Jun 4, 1870 - Carroll Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Amelia Ashworth):

Both single.
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Ancie Ware Ashworth and Minnie Jane Lipford




Husband Ancie Ware Ashworth

         Born: Jun 7, 1875 - VA
         Died: Jul 28, 1951 - Caswell Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 30, 1951 - Ashworth Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1903 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Minnie Jane Lipford

         Born: Feb 26, 1879 - 1st Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 1971 - VA
       Buried: Jul 11, 1971 - Ashworth Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Pleasant Lipford (1856-1943)
       Mother: Ann Mariah Vaughn (1858-1904)




Children
1 M Herman Cassell Ashworth

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Verna Myrtle Ashworth

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Richard Neal Ashworth

         Born: 1907 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Raymond G. Ashworth

         Born: 1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Mildred L. Ashworth

         Born: Jan 4, 1913 - VA
         Died: Oct 5, 2000
       Buried: 



6 F Margaret Hazel Ashworth

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Catherine Mary Ashworth

         Born: Mar 7, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2003 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 1, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Orville Martin Herndon (1913-1994)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


8 F Helen Ashworth

         Born: May 18, 1920 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Sep 26, 2010 - Embracing Hospice, Snellville, GA
       Buried: Oct 3, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



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William S. Miles and Arabella E. Ashworth




Husband William S. Miles

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


       Father: John G. Miles (1813-1890)
       Mother: Mary Ann McGhee (1823-1908)


     Marriage: Dec 3, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Arabella E. Ashworth

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


       Father: Samuel Ashworth (1808-      )
       Mother: Joanna Hiett (1809-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Arabella E. Ashworth):

Both single.
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Augustus Rayford Ashworth and Annie Elizabeth Draper




Husband Augustus Rayford Ashworth

          AKA: Gus
         Born: Sep 15, 1892
         Died: Oct 28, 1972
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Joseph Henderson Ashworth (1856-1911)
       Mother: Susan J. Marshall (1859-1944)


     Marriage: Jun 19, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Annie Elizabeth Draper

         Born: Oct 29, 1895 - VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1976
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Peter Draper (1858-1896)
       Mother: Mollie Adelia Byrd (1872-1899)




Children

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Benjamin William Ashworth and Mary Victoria Parcell




Husband Benjamin William Ashworth

         Born: Jul 9, 1851 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1933 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ashworth Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Ashworth (1808-      )
       Mother: Joanna Hiett (1809-      )


     Marriage: Jan 2, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Victoria Parcell

         Born: 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 19, 1941 - Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ashworth Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Isaac John Parcell, Jr. (1824-1865)
       Mother: Mary Malinda Pyrtle (1830-1917)




Children
1 F Laura Belle Ashworth

         Born: Mar 8, 1881 - Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1974 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Liberty Chr. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ralph Shelton Woody (1842-1908)
         Marr: Feb 2, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Isaiah Gilbert (1878-1966)
         Marr: Nov 9, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Victoria Parcell):

He 27, she 19. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Samuel & Jane Ashworth; D/o Isaac & Mary M. Parcell.
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William Cabble Belton, Sr. and Catherine Ashworth




Husband William Cabble Belton, Sr.

         Born: Mar 22, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1962 - Norfolk Gen. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Davis Belton (1878-1944)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Richardson (1880-1967)


     Marriage: Jun 27, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Catherine Ashworth

         Born: Dec 9, 1906 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 27, 1989 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Catherine Ashworth):

He 23, she 19. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Danville, Va. S/o W.D. & Elizabeth Belton; D/o Thos. Ashworth & Pinky Ashworth Yates. Marr. Jun. 27, 1926 in Danville, Va.
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Orville Martin Herndon and Catherine Mary Ashworth




Husband Orville Martin Herndon

         Born: Feb 14, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1994 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Catherine Mary Ashworth

         Born: Mar 7, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2003 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 1, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Ancie Ware Ashworth (1875-1951)
       Mother: Minnie Jane Lipford (1879-1971)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Catherine Mary Ashworth):

Both single. He was a textile worker. Marr. by John T. Banks, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Charles Winston Ashworth and Elva Algene Linthicum




Husband Charles Winston Ashworth

         Born: May 19, 1935 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
         Died: Oct 6, 2013 - Henrico Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 10, 2013 - Westhampton Memorial Park, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 12, 1971 - Hampton (city), VA



Wife Elva Algene Linthicum

         Born: Mar 3, 1936 - Lynchburg, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Earl Linthicum (1909-2008)
       Mother: Virgie Lone Smart (1907-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elva Algene Linthicum):

He once div., she single.
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Clarence Norwood Ashworth and Rosa Lee Manning




Husband Clarence Norwood Ashworth

         Born: Dec 19, 1920 - Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1976 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA
     Marriage: Oct 17, 1941 - Victoria, Lunenburg Co., VA



Wife Rosa Lee Manning

         Born: Sep 14, 1920 - Union Level, Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 2003 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA


       Father: Grover Cleveland Manning (1886-1951)
       Mother: Carrie Fletcher Bing (1905-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rosa Lee Manning):

He 20, she 21. 1st marr. He born Nottoway Co., Va. & she Mecklenburg Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army. S/o Harvey Flournoy Ashworth & Mattie Lee Watson; D/o Grover Cleveland Mannins & Carrie Fletcher Bing. Marr. by S.G. Harwood, Min.
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Leonard Lee Bates and Dolly Demple Ashworth




Husband Leonard Lee Bates

         Born: Nov 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Albert Ree Bates, Sr. (1913-2008)
       Mother: Annie Frances Myers (1915-2004)


     Marriage: 1953-1954



Wife Dolly Demple Ashworth

         Born: May 28, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 14, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: Oscar Ashworth (1888-Bef 1985)
       Mother: Bertie Dove Tuggle (1890-1985)




Children
1 M Bryan Lane Bates (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 





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