Early Southside Virginia Families



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Jasper Roy Hylton and Sarah Lou Hopkins




Husband Jasper Roy Hylton

         Born: Sep 15, 1901 - VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Spoon Creek PBC Cem., Critz, VA
     Marriage: Jul 3, 1922 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Sarah Lou Hopkins

         Born: Sep 12, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1983 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Spoon Creek PBC Cem., Critz, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Hopkins (1878-1953)
       Mother: Ida Rebecca Mize (1874-1962)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Lou Hopkins):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Stanford George Hopkins and Anita Minta Inman




Husband Stanford George Hopkins

         Born: Nov 21, 1916 - Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Aug 30, 2001 - Lexington, NC
       Buried:  - Becks Reformed Ch. Cem., Lexington, NC
     Marriage: Aft Jun 30, 1970



Wife Anita Minta Inman

         Born: Mar 19, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2015 - Brookdale Assisted Living, Lexington, NC
       Buried:  - Becks Reformed Ch. Cem., Lexington, NC


       Father: Fletcher Harrison Inman (1876-1946)
       Mother: Mattie Love Hutson (1881-1964)



 Other Spouse: Miller Hoyle Biggs (1920-1963) - Jun 27, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Miller Hoyle Biggs):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Thomas J. Rakes and Susan J. Hopkins




Husband Thomas J. Rakes

         Born: Oct 1875 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Chesley B. Rakes (1838-      )
       Mother: Lucinda D. Watkins (1844-Bef 1911)


     Marriage: Jan 4, 1900 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Susan J. Hopkins

         Born: Mar 1879 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Harden Columbus Hopkins, Jr. (1850-1918)
       Mother: Mary Ann Odle (1848-1939)




Children
1 M Clyde Rakes

         Born: 1926 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Susan J. Hopkins):

Both single.
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Walter Clarence Thacker and Vera Ellen Hopkins




Husband Walter Clarence Thacker

         Born: Jun 12, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Lyn Thacker (1895-      )
       Mother: Ruth Frances Compton (1900-      )


     Marriage: Dec 16, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Vera Ellen Hopkins

         Born: Apr 29, 1933 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 2019 - UNC-Rockingham Health Care, Eden, NC
       Buried: Jun 1, 2019 - Fair Haven Mem. Pk., Horsepasture, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vera Ellen Hopkins):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.G. Houck, Min.
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William Ernest Hopkins and Agnes Marie Minter




Husband William Ernest Hopkins

         Born: Oct 22, 1928 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 5, 2017 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 9, 2017 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Agnes Marie Minter

         Born: Jun 17, 1934 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 6, 2005 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Sep 9, 2005 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Richard Clarence Minter (1900-1940)
       Mother: Lucy Belle Moore (1898-1990)




Children

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William G. Hopkins and Martha M. Joyce




Husband William G. Hopkins

         Born: Dec 20, 1871 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David T. Hopkins (1847-      )
       Mother: Susan Elizabeth Martin (1844-      )


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1891 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Martha M. Joyce

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William S. Joyce (1835-      )
       Mother: Caroline Matilda Daniel (1839-1887)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha M. Joyce):

Both single.
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William Hardin Hopkins, Sr. and Reba Casino Hunt




Husband William Hardin Hopkins, Sr.

         Born: Sep 24, 1934 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 22, 2023 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hunt Cem., Cascade, VA


       Father: Harden Leftridge Hopkins (1872-1958)
       Mother: Nancy Janes Branch (1910-1987)


     Marriage: May 6, 1960 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Reba Casino Hunt

         Born: Jul 1, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 2018 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 16, 2018 - Hunt Cem., Cascade, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Reba Casino Hunt):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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William Henry Hopkins and Martha Lawless




Husband William Henry Hopkins

         Born: 1872-1873 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William R. Hopkins (1853-      )
       Mother: Sarah A. Allen (1852-      )


     Marriage: Mar 1, 1894 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Martha Lawless

         Born: 1878 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Martha Ann Hopkins

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Mar 25, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 1, 1982 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: John Dillard Hodges (1893-1977)
         Marr: Abt 1914



Notes: Marriage (Martha Lawless):

Marr. by S.R. Biggs, Min.
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William Thomas Hopkins and Nancy Anne Keaton




Husband William Thomas Hopkins

          AKA: Buck
         Born: 1835 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Hopkins (1791-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Unknown (1792-      )


     Marriage: Nov 8, 1859 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Nancy Anne Keaton

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Aug 5, 1845 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1929 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC


       Father: Hansford Keaton (1815-      )
       Mother: Jemima W. Gilley (1827-      )



 Other Spouse: John Leake (1850-1931) - Jul 19, 1876 - Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 F Lucinda Hopkins

         Born: 1862 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary Etta Hopkins

         Born: Aug 24, 1863 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Taylor Hundley (1862-1949)
         Marr: Dec 8, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Fannie Drew Hopkins

         Born: May 11, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1955 - VA
       Buried:  - Stratton Cemetery, Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John William Stratton (1859-1952)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1887


4 M Edward Dillard Hopkins

         Born: 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nancy Anne Keaton):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (John Leake):

From the book compiled by Eunice B. Kirkman, and edited by O.E. Pilson: "Patrick County, Virginia, Marriages, 1875-1900", page 115, 19 July 1876: John Leak, 26, farmer, born Henry Co. Va., S/o S. J. & Jane Leak, married Nannie Hopkins, 27, born Patrick Co., Va., (name of parents not recorded).

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Joel M. Motley, Sr. and America Ann Hopper




Husband Joel M. Motley, Sr.

          AKA: Dick
         Born: Feb 18, 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1922 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: George Washington Motley (1817-      )
       Mother: Martha E. McGuire (1814-      )


     Marriage: Feb 21, 1878 - Henry Co., VA



Wife America Ann Hopper

         Born: Dec 25, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1937 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: John T. Hopper (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Fretwell (1838-1910)




Children
1 M John J. Motley

         Born: 1879 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Fretwell Motley

          AKA: Will
         Born: Dec 12, 1880 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1944 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Ruth Fay Stultz (1885-1952)
         Marr: Nov 25, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Joel M. Motley, Jr.

         Born: Jul 10, 1883 - VA
         Died: Mar 1, 1903
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA



4 M Roy E. Motley

         Born: Aug 1886 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Martha Ann Motley

         Born: Apr 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benjamin E. Trent (      -      )


6 F Sallie Louise Motley

         Born: Aug 1893 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elmer Bryant (      -      )


7 M Thomas M. Motley

         Born: Mar 1896 - VA
         Died: Bef Jun 8, 1922
       Buried: 



8 F Matilda Ruth Motley

         Born: Feb 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leslie Boothby (      -      )



Notes: Marriage (America Ann Hopper):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I. 1853-1878", pp. 78-79, 21 Feb. 1878: Joel M. Motely, 21, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o J.H. & Ann G. Motley, married America A. Hopper, 19, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.T. & M.A. Hopper.
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John Dillard Robertson, Sr. and Annie Sue Hopper




Husband John Dillard Robertson, Sr.

         Born: Oct 22, 1891 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 10, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph Robertson (1870-      )
       Mother: Lucy Wilson (1874-      )


     Marriage: 1917



Wife Annie Sue Hopper

         Born: Jun 19, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 20, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: James Simple Hopper (1866-1922)
       Mother: Mary Alice Self (1871-1957)



 Other Spouse: Benjamin Franklin Lee (1887-1963) - Nov 15, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Benjamin Franklin Lee):

Marr. by E.J. Rees, Min.
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Benjamin Franklin Lee and Annie Sue Hopper




Husband Benjamin Franklin Lee

         Born: Jun 1, 1887 - Pelzer, Anderson Co., SC
         Died: Nov 2, 1963 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1963 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Nov 15, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Sue Hopper

         Born: Jun 19, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 20, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: James Simple Hopper (1866-1922)
       Mother: Mary Alice Self (1871-1957)



 Other Spouse: John Dillard Robertson, Sr. (1891-1939) - 1917


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Sue Hopper):

Marr. by E.J. Rees, Min.
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Charles Eugene Hopper, Jr. and Lillian Ossie Murray




Husband Charles Eugene Hopper, Jr.

         Born: Mar 24, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 21, 1966 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Sep 23, 1966 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Sep 8, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lillian Ossie Murray

         Born: Jun 27, 1912 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Feb 11, 1999 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 13, 1999 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC

 Other Spouse: Marvin Wiseman Odell (1911-1994) - Jun 2, 1932 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lillian Ossie Murray):

Marr. by J.C. Whitley, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Marvin Wiseman Odell):

Both single.
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David Ravell Hopper and Daisy Reva Rorrer




Husband David Ravell Hopper

         Born: Jul 24, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 7, 2002
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Walter Tarleton Hopper (1891-1944)
       Mother: Nannie Lee Gilbert (1895-1971)


     Marriage: Apr 24, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA



Wife Daisy Reva Rorrer

         Born: Feb 24, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 2, 1985 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 5, 1985 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children
1 M James Bradford Hopper

         Born: Sep 14, 1937 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 24, 2025 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Daisy Reva Rorrer):

He 22, she 21. 1st marr. He born Rockingham Co., NC; she Franklin Co., Va. He did textile work. S/o Walter Tarlton Hopper & Nannie Lee Gilbert; D/o (father unnamed) & Martha Rorrer. Marr. Apr. 24, 1937, Martinsville, Va., by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Joseph Henry Land and Eliza A. Hopper




Husband Joseph Henry Land

         Born: Aug 30, 1842 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 23, 1925 - Graham, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 24, 1925 - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Land, Sr. (1803-      )
       Mother: Lydia Wilson (1806-      )


     Marriage: Oct 25, 1866 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza A. Hopper

         Born: 1842-1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John W. Land

         Born: 1867 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Robert J. Land

         Born: 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Joseph Henry Land, Jr.

         Born: 1873 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Virginia Betty Land

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Jun 6, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1944 - Piedmont Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 1944 - Calvary Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: John Allen Hopper (1875-1920)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Mattie E. Land

         Born: Apr 1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Eliza A. Hopper):

Both single.
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George Washington Hopper, Jr. and Elizabeth Aker McGuire




Husband George Washington Hopper, Jr.

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Hopper, Sr. (1826-1863)
       Mother: Martha F. Goodman (1832-      )


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1886 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Aker McGuire

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Sep 8, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1948 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Armstrong McGuire (1848-Abt 1870)
       Mother: Cynthia Madeline Mowles (1840-1916)



 Other Spouse: Elisha Thomas Slaughter (1869-1939) - Jun 24, 1918 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Walter Tarleton Hopper

         Born: Jan 20, 1891 - Aiken Summit, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 13, 1944 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nannie Lee Gilbert (1895-1971)
         Marr: Sep 24, 1911 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Harry H. Hopper

         Born: Sep 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1975 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 17, 1975 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Mary Lou Martin (1902-1972)
         Marr: Jul 13, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC



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George Washington Hopper, Sr. and Mary Ann Loveless




Husband George Washington Hopper, Sr.

         Born: 1826 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 3, 1863 - Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA
       Buried:  - Hopper Cemetery, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 3, 1855 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Ann Loveless

         Born: Cir 1830-1835
         Died: Bef 1859
       Buried: 


Children

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Harry H. Hopper and Mary Lou Martin




Husband Harry H. Hopper

         Born: Sep 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1975 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 17, 1975 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George Washington Hopper, Jr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Aker McGuire (1870-1948)


     Marriage: Jul 13, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Lou Martin

         Born: Oct 8, 1902 - VA
         Died: Nov 1, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Nov 3, 1972 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Orthnial Walker Martin (1875-1949)
       Mother: Rosebud James (1879-1955)




Children
1 M Herbert Gorman Hopper

         Born: Jun 15, 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 26, 1978 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 28, 1978 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Doris Virginia Shelton (1934-2017)
         Marr: Jun 28, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Bethel Eugene Patterson, Jr. and Hazel Virginia Hopper




Husband Bethel Eugene Patterson, Jr.

         Born: Jun 28, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 28, 1984
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Bethel Eugene Patterson (1899-1945)
       Mother: Hester Shelton (1902-1964)


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1948 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Hazel Virginia Hopper

         Born: Aug 31, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 1997 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 17, 1997 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


Children
1 M Bertram Eugene Patterson

         Born: Sep 23, 1949 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 15, 2001
       Buried: Nov 18, 2001 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC



2 M Albert Byron Patterson

         Born: Apr 21, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 9, 2022 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 




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Herbert Gorman Hopper and Doris Virginia Shelton




Husband Herbert Gorman Hopper

         Born: Jun 15, 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 26, 1978 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 28, 1978 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Harry H. Hopper (1896-1975)
       Mother: Mary Lou Martin (1902-1972)


     Marriage: Jun 28, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Doris Virginia Shelton

         Born: May 28, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 24, 2017 - Carolina Estates, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Doris Virginia Shelton):

Marr. by P. Stanley, Min.
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James Hopper and Mary A. E. Joyce




Husband James Hopper

         Born: 1799-1801 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 7, 1865 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary A. E. Joyce

         Born: 1831 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Simple Hopper

         Born: Dec 6, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 1922 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Mary Alice Self (1871-1957)
         Marr: 1892



Notes: Marriage (Mary A. E. Joyce):

He once wid., she single.
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James Bradford Hopper and Novella Mary Underwood




Husband James Bradford Hopper

         Born: Sep 14, 1937 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 24, 2025 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: David Ravell Hopper (1918-2002)
       Mother: Daisy Reva Rorrer (1919-1985)


     Marriage: Aug 3, 1957 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Novella Mary Underwood

         Born: Jun 16, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse William Underwood (1908-1971)
       Mother: Lilly Mae Belcher (1907-1998)



 Other Spouse: William Lee Earles


Children

Notes: Marriage (Novella Mary Underwood):

He 19, she 18. S/o David Ravell Hopper & Daisy Reva Rorrer Hopper; D/o J.W. Underwood & Mae Belcher Underwood. Marr. Aug. 3, 1957 in Draper, NC, by A.F. Phibbs, Min.
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James Simple Hopper and Mary Alice Self




Husband James Simple Hopper

         Born: Dec 6, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 1922 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lone Oak Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Hopper (1799/1801-      )
       Mother: Mary A. E. Joyce (1831-      )


     Marriage: 1892



Wife Mary Alice Self

         Born: Aug 30, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 1, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Jasper Self (1841-1921)
       Mother: Emily Frances Davis (1848-1937)




Children
1 F Annie Sue Hopper

         Born: Jun 19, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 20, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: John Dillard Robertson, Sr. (1891-1939)
         Marr: 1917
       Spouse: Benjamin Franklin Lee (1887-1963)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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James Woodson Hopper, Sr. and Lottie James Saunders




Husband James Woodson Hopper, Sr.

         Born: Jan 17, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1965 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 22, 1965 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: James Monroe Hopper (1861-1943)
       Mother: Ann Eliza Bassett (1861-1944)


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lottie James Saunders

         Born: Mar 9, 1886 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 29, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


Children

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Jesse Kemp Hopper and Annie Laura Odell




Husband Jesse Kemp Hopper

         Born: Nov 29, 1874 - NC
         Died: Sep 26, 1911 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Richard Moran Hopper, Sr., Lt. (1837-1882)
       Mother: Sibbie Jane Kemp (1839-1926)


     Marriage: Sep 3, 1905 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Annie Laura Odell

         Born: Mar 3, 1887 - NC
         Died: Mar 11, 1970 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 14, 1970 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Andrew Jackson Odell (1834-1909)
       Mother: Laura F. Sams (1844-1927)



 Other Spouse: Arthur Muscar Eanes (1879-1978) - Aug 20, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Eva Kemp Hopper

         Born: Jun 28, 1906 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Isaac Porter Hall (1902-      )
         Marr: Jul 1, 1923 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Leone Odell Hopper

         Born: Dec 13, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 21, 1991 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 22, 1991 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Clarence Aubrey Dunn (1904-1987)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Jessie May Hopper

         Born: May 13, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Annie Laura Odell):

He 30, she 21. S/o R.M. & Sibie J. Hopper: D/o A. & Laura Odell. Marr. Sep. 3, 1905, Leaksville, NC, by D.E. Field, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Arthur Muscar Eanes):

He 35, she 25. Both wid., & born Henry Co., Va. S/o A.M.T. & M.A. Eanes; D/o A.J. & Laura F. Odell. Marr. Aug. 20, 1915, Henry Co., Va.
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John Allen Hopper and Virginia Betty Land




Husband John Allen Hopper

         Born: Oct 19, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1920 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 19, 1920 - Calvary Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Lafayette Jackson Hopper (1855-1919)
       Mother: Fannie M. Boaz (1853-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Virginia Betty Land

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Jun 6, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1944 - Piedmont Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 1944 - Calvary Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Land (1842-1925)
       Mother: Eliza A. Hopper (1842/1844-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Betty Land):

Both single.
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Joseph Anderson Hopper and Eleanor Hicks Terry




Husband Joseph Anderson Hopper

         Born: Mar 19, 1828 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Dec 24, 1881 - Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - Trigg Co., KY


       Father: Anderson Hopper (      -      )
       Mother: Sarah Ann Chester (      -1879)


     Marriage: May 5, 1859 - Trigg Co., KY



Wife Eleanor Hicks Terry

         Born: Jan 3, 1837 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Feb 21, 1930 - Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - Trigg Co., KY


       Father: Abner Robertson Terry (1807-1847)
       Mother: Eleanor M. Dyer (1805-1892)




Children
1 M Thomas Elliott Hopper

         Born: Sep 23, 1859 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Mar 9, 1940 - Cadiz, Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - East End Cem., Cadiz, KY
       Spouse: Alice Peal (1864-1953)
         Marr: 1882


2 M Joseph A. Hopper

         Born: Jun 20, 1863
         Died: Feb 29, 1864 - Cadiz, Trigg Co., KY
       Buried: 



3 F Emaline Grace Hopper

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Jun 28, 1866 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Feb 20, 1942 - Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - Trigg Co., KY
       Spouse: George Lee Cunningham (1864-1955)
         Marr: Nov 8, 1887 - Trigg Co., KY



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William Casper Ragland and Lillian Graham Hopper




Husband William Casper Ragland

         Born: 1853 - Meadsville, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jul 17, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 20, 1885 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lillian Graham Hopper

          AKA: Lillie
         Born: Apr 13, 1866 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 14, 1955 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Richard Moran Hopper, Sr., Lt. (1837-1882)
       Mother: Sibbie Jane Kemp (1839-1926)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lillian Graham Hopper):

Marr. by D.E. Field, Min.
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James M. Lewis and Mary Elizabeth Hopper




Husband James M. Lewis

         Born: Jun 1851 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Hugh Lewis (1810-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Elizabeth Cole (1825-      )


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1873 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Hopper

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Nov 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John T. Hopper (1830-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Fretwell (1838-1910)




Children
1 F Sallie Elizabeth Lewis

         Born: Dec 31, 1878 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1966 - Maple Grove Nurs. Hm., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 7, 1966 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: John Tucker Wyatt (1875-1937)
         Marr: May 29, 1907 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Thomas J. Lewis

         Born: Nov 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Robert L. Lewis

         Born: Feb 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Jeremiah M. Lewis, Sr.

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: Dec 15, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1968 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bessie Virginia Ferguson (1884-1971)
         Marr: Dec 9, 1908 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Martha L. Lewis

         Born: Dec 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Mary F. Lewis

         Born: Sep 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Jesse M. Lewis

         Born: May 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Cora M. Lewis

         Born: Dec 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Dora Lewis

         Born: Dec 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Nora Lewis

         Born: May 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Ruth Lewis

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




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William Henry Roberts and Maude Hopper




Husband William Henry Roberts

         Born: 1853
         Died: 1935
       Buried: 


       Father: Nebuchadnezzar Roberts (1832-1917)
       Mother: Mary Floyd (1834-1917)


     Marriage: 



Wife Maude Hopper

         Born: 1865
         Died: 1944
       Buried: 


Children

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Oscar Otis Turner and Mildred Lavica Hopper




Husband Oscar Otis Turner

         Born: Oct 11, 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Turner, Jr. (1874-1940)
       Mother: Lillie Ann Martin (1878-      )


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



Wife Mildred Lavica Hopper

         Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Albert Hopper (1887-      )
       Mother: Anne Hodges (1884-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Lavica Hopper):

Both single.
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Peter Rankin Hopper and Mamie Price




Husband Peter Rankin Hopper

         Born: Sep 21, 1863 - NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Richard Moran Hopper, Sr., Lt. (1837-1882)
       Mother: Sibbie Jane Kemp (1839-1926)


     Marriage: 



Wife Mamie Price

         Born: 1863
         Died: 1923
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


Children

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Richard Moran Hopper, Sr., Lt. and Sibbie Jane Kemp




Husband Richard Moran Hopper, Sr., Lt.

          AKA: Dick
         Born: Nov 19, 1837
         Died: May 9, 1882
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Jul 24, 1858 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Sibbie Jane Kemp

         Born: Dec 1, 1839 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 25, 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


Children
1 M James Monroe Hopper

         Born: Jul 9, 1861 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 14, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ann Eliza Bassett (1861-1944)
         Marr: Apr 7, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Peter Rankin Hopper

         Born: Sep 21, 1863 - NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Mamie Price (1863-1923)


3 F Lillian Graham Hopper

          AKA: Lillie
         Born: Apr 13, 1866 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 14, 1955 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Casper Ragland (1853-1931)
         Marr: Oct 20, 1885 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Marie Hopper

         Born: 1868 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Richard Moran Hopper, Jr.

         Born: Jul 1870 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary J. Bassett (1870-1956)
         Marr: May 23, 1894 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Joseph Henry Hopper

         Born: 1872 - NC
         Died: 1931
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC



7 M Jesse Kemp Hopper

         Born: Nov 29, 1874 - NC
         Died: Sep 26, 1911 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Annie Laura Odell (1887-1970)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1905 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 M Eugene Hopper

         Born: 1877 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sibbie Jane Kemp):

Marr. bond dated Jul. 24, 1858. Marr. Jul. 1858 by B. Field, Min. Mar. day probably was Jul. 24t., could be from Jul. 24-31, 1858.
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Thomas Elliott Hopper and Alice Peal




Husband Thomas Elliott Hopper

         Born: Sep 23, 1859 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Mar 9, 1940 - Cadiz, Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - East End Cem., Cadiz, KY


       Father: Joseph Anderson Hopper (1828-1881)
       Mother: Eleanor Hicks Terry (1837-1930)


     Marriage: 1882



Wife Alice Peal

         Born: Dec 16, 1864 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Dec 31, 1953 - Cadiz, Trigg Co., KY
       Buried:  - East End Cem., Cadiz, KY


Children
1 M Joe A. Hopper

         Born: Oct 1883 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Perry P. Hopper

         Born: Feb 1886 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Lucy W. Hopper

         Born: Jul 1888 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Joseph O'Dell and Unity Hopper




Husband Joseph O'Dell

         Born: 1749 - VA
         Died: Abt 1813 - Mercer Co., KY
       Buried: 


       Father: John O'Dell (1727-1799)
       Mother: Peggy Unknown (1730-Aft 1800)


     Marriage: 



Wife Unity Hopper

         Born: 1755
         Died: 1825 - KY
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John O'Dell

         Born: 1774
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Armstreet O'Dell

          AKA: Street
         Born: 1778
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James O'Dell

         Born: 1781
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Armstead O'Dell

         Born: 1784
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M William O'Dell

         Born: 1788
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Stephen O'Dell

         Born: 1790
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Monroe Hopper and Mildred Randolph Rakestraw




Husband William Monroe Hopper

          AKA: Mutt
         Born: Feb 12, 1916 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 13, 2011 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 17, 2011 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Oct 21, 1938 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mildred Randolph Rakestraw

         Born: Nov 24, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 2000 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Charlie B. Rakestraw (1890-1988)
       Mother: Maybud P. Manley (1898-1955)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Randolph Rakestraw):

Marr. by J.E. Vance, Min.
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David Leon Smith and Carolyn Hopson




Husband David Leon Smith

         Born: Mar 9, 1948 - Portsmouth, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Watt Howard Smith (1916-1997)
       Mother: Ollie Mae Cardwell (      -      )


     Marriage: Apr 1967



Wife Carolyn Hopson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Elias Horn and Nancy Watts




Husband Elias Horn

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Nancy Watts

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Luranna Rufair Watts Horn

         Born: Nov 1810 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Zerah Sparks (1780/1784-Abt 1868)
         Marr: Abt 1834 - Spartanburg Co., SC



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Francis Marion Sparks and Elizabeth Horn




Husband Francis Marion Sparks

         Born: 1813 - SC
         Died:  - Butts Co., GA
       Buried: 


       Father: Zerah Sparks (1780/1784-Abt 1868)
       Mother: Unknown Unknown (1790/1798-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Horn

         Born: 1811 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Robert Sparks

         Born: May 8, 1832 - SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margaret E. Brock (1834-      )
         Marr: Jan 4, 1855 - DeKalb Co., AL



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Zerah Sparks and Luranna Rufair Watts Horn




Husband Zerah Sparks

         Born: 1780-1784 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Abt 1868 - Mount High, Boaz, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried:  - Old Boaz Cem., Boaz, AL


       Father: Leonard Sparks (1755-1840)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Abt 1834 - Spartanburg Co., SC



Wife Luranna Rufair Watts Horn

         Born: Nov 1810 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elias Horn (      -      )
       Mother: Nancy Watts (      -      )




Children
1 M Russell Sparks

         Born: 1835 - SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margaret E. Unknown (1842-      )
         Marr: Abt 1858


2 M Joshua A. Sparks

         Born: 1838 - SC
         Died: May 5, 1863 - AL
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Williamson (      -      )
         Marr: Jul 12, 1861 - Marshall Co., AL


3 F Nancy Ann Sparks

         Born: Jan 29, 1840 - SC
         Died: Sep 12, 1923 - Marshall Co., AL
       Buried:  - Friendship Cem., Boaz, Marshall Co., AL
       Spouse: Richard Franklin Gibbs (1848-      )
         Marr: Nov 14, 1867 - AL


4 M Morgan Amon Sparks

         Born: 1841 - SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Merideth Sparks

         Born: Apr 11, 1842 - NC
         Died: Jun 30, 1930 - Boaz, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried:  - Freeman Chapel Meth. Ch. Cem., Dekalb Co., AL



6 M Zachariah T. Sparks

         Born: 1843 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lucy A. Stodgill (1849-      )
         Marr: Jul 18, 1866 - Butts Co., GA


7 M Moses E. Sparks

         Born: Cir 1846 - GA
         Died: Apr 3, 1937 - Arab, Marshall Co., AL
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susan Scott (1846-      )
         Marr: Nov 8, 1868 - Marshall Co., AL
       Spouse: Josephine Claburn (      -      )
         Marr: Jun 23, 1889 - Marshall Co., AL
       Spouse: Alabama McKee (1844-      )
         Marr: Jul 16, 1896 - Morgan Co., Alabama, USA
       Spouse: Lucile Cagel (Cir 1854-1935)


8 F Elizabeth Jane Sparks

         Born: Jul 17, 1851 - Butts Co., GA
         Died: Jul 15, 1927 - DeKalb Co., AL
       Buried:  - Hopewell Bapt. Cem., Dekalb Co., AL
       Spouse: James M. Gibbs (1850-      )
         Marr: Jan 18, 1869 - Marshall Co., AL


9 M Zerah Sparks, Jr.

         Born: 1852 - Marshall Co., AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Harold Kenneth Horne and Barbara Louise Jarrett




Husband Harold Kenneth Horne

         Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 13, 2013 - Graham, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 16, 2013 - Graham Mem. Pk., Graham, NC
     Marriage: Jun 8, 1956 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC



Wife Barbara Louise Jarrett

         Born: Mar 22, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Harry Edward Jarrett (1909-1971)
       Mother: Gladys Ross Merriman (1912-2006)




Children
1 F Anita Louise Horne (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Barbara Louise Jarrett):

Marr. by J.M. Horne, Min.
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William H. Wiggington and Kansas L. Horne




Husband William H. Wiggington

         Born: 1851 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James M. Wiggington (1817-      )
       Mother: Juliana Law (1825-      )


     Marriage: Apr 17, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Kansas L. Horne

         Born: 1858 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Kansas L. Horne):

Both single.
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Wallace Cornell Lawrence and Norma Sue Horne




Husband Wallace Cornell Lawrence

         Born: Aug 1, 1932 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Graham Lawrence (1904-1975)
       Mother: Hazel May Dodgion (1905-1983)


     Marriage: Apr 18, 1952 - Wilksboro, Wilkes Co., NC



Wife Norma Sue Horne

         Born: Aug 27, 1932 - Harlan Co., KY
         Died: Jul 29, 1989 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Norma Sue Horne):

Marr. by E. Foster, JP.
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William Edwin Stultz and Sally Loretta Horne




Husband William Edwin Stultz

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Dec 24, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1961 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Eggleston Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: Edwin Minor Stultz (1854-1905)
       Mother: Julia Frances Hodges (1865-1938)


     Marriage: Apr 7, 1928 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Sally Loretta Horne

         Born: Abt 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sally Loretta Horne):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Charles David Richardson, Sr. and Annie Myrtle Horsley




Husband Charles David Richardson, Sr.

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Mar 19, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Richard Richardson, Sr. (1851-1942)
       Mother: Sarah Betty Bray (1877-1969)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1920 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Myrtle Horsley

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Sep 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Lee Horsley (1874-      )
       Mother: Sallie Lula Jones (1873-      )




Children
1 F Blanche Mae Richardson

         Born: Nov 21, 1921 - VA
         Died: Sep 22, 2005
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA



2 M Clarence C. Richardson

         Born: Dec 31, 1922 - VA
         Died: Jan 2, 1996
       Buried: 



3 F Beulah Evelyn Richardson

          AKA: Bea
         Born: Jun 21, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Dexter Shields (1921-1963)
         Marr: Oct 12, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Basil Tilford Thompson (1917-2000)
         Marr: 1947-1950


4 F Avis Irene Richardson

         Born: Nov 23, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1994 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Washington Mem. Park, Sandston, VA
       Spouse: Ulysses Edison Isley (1918-1979)
         Marr: 1947-1949


5 M John Talmadge Richardson, Sr.

         Born: Apr 21, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 2000 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Dell Haskins (1930-      )
         Marr: Nov 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Virginia Nye Richardson

         Born: Nov 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Bailey Glenwood Riddle, Sr. (1922-1994)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 M Charlie David Richardson, Jr.

         Born: May 30, 1931 - VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1969 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC
       Buried: Nov 8, 1969 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Barbara Dickerson (1927-      )
         Marr: Aug 29, 1949 - York, York Co., SC
       Spouse: Crystal Lorraine Bouldin (1931-2015)
         Marr: Aft Jan 16, 1952



Notes: Marriage (Annie Myrtle Horsley):

Both single.
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George Washington Turner and Barbara Isabelle Horsley




Husband George Washington Turner

         Born: Mar 30, 1863 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1931
       Buried:  - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: George Tyler Turner (1839-1914)
       Mother: Mary Ann Clark (1845-      )


     Marriage: Aug 1893 - Reed Island, Pulaski Co., VA



Wife Barbara Isabelle Horsley

         Born: Cir 1876 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John Henry Turner

         Born: Mar 23, 1896 - Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ollie Mae Carter (1898-1990)
         Marr: Dec 15, 1920 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Dock Albert Turner

         Born: Jul 21, 1901 - Reed Island, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Ada Belle Bryant (1905-1993)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



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Benjamin Franklin Horsley and Cornelia Unknown




Husband Benjamin Franklin Horsley

          AKA: Ben
         Born: 1850 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1866



Wife Cornelia Unknown

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Victoria Horsley

         Born: 1867 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Martha Horsley

         Born: 1870 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mollie L. Horsley

         Born: 1872 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John H. Griggs (1855/1858-      )
         Marr: Jan 26, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Thomas Horsley

         Born: 1874 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Lee Emma Horsley

         Born: May 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1914 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Willis Abner Jones (1876-1959)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



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Ernest Clair Wyatt and Blanche C. Horsley




Husband Ernest Clair Wyatt

         Born: Jul 27, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1970 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 9, 1970 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Peyton Vincent Wyatt (1865-1919)
       Mother: Martha Susan Adams (1869-1958)


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Blanche C. Horsley

         Born: 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George William Horsley (1865-Bef 1911)
       Mother: Matilda Etta Bowles (1872-1961)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Blanche C. Horsley):

Both single.
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Claude Leonard Horsley and Bertha S. Minter




Husband Claude Leonard Horsley

         Born: Jun 16, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1964 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 17, 1964 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George William Horsley (1865-Bef 1911)
       Mother: Matilda Etta Bowles (1872-1961)


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha S. Minter

         Born: Sep 14, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Minter (1876-1968)
       Mother: Mary Belle Bray (1879-1958)




Children
1 F Frances Horsley

         Born: Oct 14, 1923 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 18, 2015 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 21, 2015 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Conrad David Compton (1914-1971)



Notes: Marriage (Bertha S. Minter):

Both single.
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Claude Swanson Horsley and Roberta Adelle Oakes




Husband Claude Swanson Horsley

         Born: May 9, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 11, 1922 - Dinwiddie Co., VA



Wife Roberta Adelle Oakes

         Born: Sep 25, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Randolph Oakes, Jr. (1862-1940)
       Mother: Nannie Maude Giles (1877-1940)




Children
1 M Johnny Coleman Horsley

         Born: Jan 21, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 2023
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Virginia Ann Dillon (1948-1995)
         Marr: Nov 5, 1971 - Collinsville, VA



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Cecil Marcus Tuck and Doris Virginia Horsley




Husband Cecil Marcus Tuck

         Born: Apr 28, 1915 - VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2000 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Chr. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Aft Nov 5, 1958



Wife Doris Virginia Horsley

         Born: Feb 9, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 2017 - Hardy, Bedford Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Chr. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Berlin Isaiah Gilbert (1914-1948) - Jan 21, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Berlin Isaiah Gilbert):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by A.A. Mason, Min.
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Dorsey Burton Horsley and Annie Lee Wyatt




Husband Dorsey Burton Horsley

         Born: Jul 11, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 15, 1964 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 17, 1964 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: George William Horsley (1865-Bef 1911)
       Mother: Matilda Etta Bowles (1872-1961)


     Marriage: Aug 3, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Annie Lee Wyatt

         Born: Mar 21, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1983 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

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Elmer Paul Horsley, Sr. and Josephine Helen Ramsey




Husband Elmer Paul Horsley, Sr.

         Born: Feb 18, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 31, 2012 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 3, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 25, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Josephine Helen Ramsey

         Born: Oct 14, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2022
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Henry Ramsey (1891-1967)
       Mother: Mary Alice Davis (1887-1973)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Josephine Helen Ramsey):

Both single. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Eddie Lee Owens and Ethel Horsley




Husband Eddie Lee Owens

         Born: Abt 1924 - Fair Bluff, Columbus Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 3, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Horsley

         Born: Jan 15, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1999
       Buried: 


       Father: Haywood Posey Horsley (1899-1954)
       Mother: Leslie Hope Richardson (1904-2000)




Children
1 F Dora Kay Owens

         Born: Dec 30, 1960 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
         Died: Feb 7, 2024
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leroy William Powell (1945-2018)
         Marr: Oct 10, 1984 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Mickey Clyde McDonald (1957-2005)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1987 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ethel Horsley):

He 28, she 16. 1st marr. He born Fair Bluff, NC & she Henry Co., Va. He a tree surgeon. S/o Thomas Owens & Hattie Parker; D/o Haywood Posey Horsley & Lessie Hope Richardson. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Frank Posie Horsley and Velda Esther O'Dell




Husband Frank Posie Horsley

         Born: Jun 19, 1906 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 29, 1950 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Peyton Horsley (1870-1932)
       Mother: Sarah C. Bowles (1867-1944)


     Marriage: Bet 1942 and 1950



Wife Velda Esther O'Dell

         Born: Jan 21, 1916 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 6, 2002 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Ernest Elbert O'Dell (1883-1967)
       Mother: Texas Ruth Martin (1885-1976)



 Other Spouse: Edgar Stephen Ramsey (1911-1956) - May 2, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Nathan Henry Hall (1907-1981) - Nov 17, 1960 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Velda Esther O'Dell):

He was single on his WWII draft registration, taken Mar. 31, 1942. In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 27th., he's 43, she's 34, both born Va., they have no children. He died May. 27, 1950, exactly 1-month after the 1950 census.


Notes: Marriage (Edgar Stephen Ramsey):

2nd marr. for both (he div.; & she wid.). He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. May 2, 1952 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Nathan Henry Hall):

His 2nd marr., her 3rd (twice wid.). He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. Nov. 17, 1960, Bassett, Va., by E.E., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.



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