Wayne Lee Lawrence and Glenda Faye Wiggington
Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence
Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967) Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)
Marriage: Aug 25, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Glenda Faye Wiggington
Born: Sep 10, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 13, 1988 - Brevard Co., FL Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Glenda Faye Wiggington):
He 22, she 19. S/o R.Y. Lawrence & Minnie Hensley; D/o W.G. Wigington & Helen Gunter. Marr., at home, Leaksville, NC, by H.R. Rice, Min.
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Wayne Lee Lawrence and Dora Mae Swisher
Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence
Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967) Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)
Marriage: Apr 30, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dora Mae Swisher
Born: Jul 30, 1941 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 12, 2016 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA Buried: Apr 15, 2016 - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dora Mae Swisher):
William C. Lawrence and Mary E. Richardson
Husband William C. Lawrence
AKA: Billy Born: Jan 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 16, 1910 Buried:
Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862) Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)
Marriage: Feb 9, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Richardson
Born: Jun 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902) Mother: Mary Jane Gravely (1828-1861)
Other Spouse: Samuel Jefferson Woodall (1824-1912) - Nov 9, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Joseph Henry Lawrence
Born: May 10, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 5, 1947 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Sarah Elizabeth McCartney (1879-1971) Marr: Abt 1901-1902
2 F Anna Lee Lawrence
AKA: Annie Born: Nov 20, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 25, 1935 - Pittsylvania or Henry Co., VA Buried: May 26, 1935 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VASpouse: William Davis Richardson (1870-1946) Marr: Apr 9, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
3 M William M. Lawrence
Born: 1874 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Narcissa Boyd Bullington (1877-1944) Marr: Abt 1900 - VA
4 F Mary Jane Lawrence
Born: Mar 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Miles Edward McGehee (1857- ) Marr: Apr 21, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Emma Gravely Lawrence
Born: Jan 26, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1959 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: William Adam Eanes (1878-1929) Marr: Dec 28, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Douglas A. Lawrence
Born: Apr 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 M Marshall Patrick Lawrence, Sr.
Born: Aug 27, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1927 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 20, 1927 - Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, VASpouse: Georgia Doris Knicely (1906-2001) Marr: Dec 26, 1924 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Richardson):
Marr. by Rev. Davis.
Notes: Marriage (Samuel Jefferson Woodall):
William D. Lawrence and Margaret Unknown
Husband William D. Lawrence
Born: 1818 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 1859 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Henry Lawrence, Sr. (1786-1880) Mother: Susannah Woodall (1791-Bef 1850)
Marriage: Abt 1846 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
Wife Margaret Unknown
AKA: Peggy Born: 1815 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Jesse Lawrence
Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
2 F Mary Lawrence
Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
3 F Roxy A. Lawrence
Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jan 21, 1894 Buried:Spouse: Jessie T. Cahill (1859-1903) Marr: Apr 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Josephine Jude Lawrence
Born: Dec 14, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Newsom Pace Stone (1850-1943) Marr: Sep 2, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
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William Earl Lawrence and Hillie Mae Oakes
Husband William Earl Lawrence
Born: 1924-1925 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 13, 1959 - Boones Mill, VA
Wife Hillie Mae Oakes
Born: Jul 26, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Eugene Fletcher Oakes (1907-1971) Mother: Frances A. Martin (1910-1991)
Other Spouse: Francis Haywood McDowell - Mar 18, 1949 - Franklin Co., VA
Other Spouse: Salathiel Earl Stanley - May 23, 1964 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hillie Mae Oakes):
He single, she once wid. He a lumberman. Marr. by T. Threatt, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Francis Haywood McDowell):
Both single. He a painter. Marr. by I.D. Hoy, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Salathiel Earl Stanley):
William Franklin Lawrence, Jr. and Katie Marie Shupe
Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. (1915-1994) Mother: Mildred Frances Turner (1933-2011)
Marriage: Jun 30, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Katie Marie Shupe
Born: Feb 20, 1960 - Galax, VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Katie Marie Shupe):
Both single. Marr. by A.J. Robertson, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. and Mildred Frances Turner
Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Sr.
Born: May 13, 1915 - VA Died: May 6, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965) Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)
Marriage: 1953
Wife Mildred Frances Turner
Born: Dec 9, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 2, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Adam Wayne Lawrence
Born: Aug 4, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 30, 2022 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Donald Cabel Lawrence
AKA: Donnie Born: Sep 5, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 10, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 13, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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William Henry Lawrence and Bertie Smith
Husband William Henry Lawrence
Born: Apr 12, 1891 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 10, 1970 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 12, 1970 - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC
Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Bertie Smith
Born: May 2, 1892 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Died: May 10, 1991 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC
Father: William Thomas Smith (1848-1918) Mother: Jennett Leake (1856-1902)
Children
1 M Landis Spencer Lawrence
Born: Jun 9, 1916 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 4, 2004 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Mar 7, 2004 - Mt. Hermon UMC Cem., Madison, NCSpouse: Mary Ester Jones (1911-1996) Marr: Jul 16, 1947 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
2 M Carlis Wayne Lawrence
Born: Nov 24, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 5, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA Buried: - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VASpouse: Lake Marie Tuttle (1921-1989) Marr: Nov 6, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VA
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William Henry Lawrence and Ruby J. Unknown
Husband William Henry Lawrence
Born: May 16, 1917 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 1988 Buried: - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD
Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963) Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)
Marriage: Bef Apr 22, 1950
Wife Ruby J. Unknown
Born: Oct 1, 1912 - GA Died: Apr 1980 Buried: - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby J. Unknown):
In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 22nd, they're married, but have no children listed. He 32, she 37. He operates a sander. He born Va. & she Ga.
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William Jesse Lawrence and Catherine Virginia Sheppard
Husband William Jesse Lawrence
Born: Oct 26, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 24, 1971 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923) Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)
Marriage: Dec 27, 1905 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Catherine Virginia Sheppard
AKA: Katie Born: Apr 4, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 20, 1989 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
Father: James Henry Sheppard (1856- ) Mother: Tamson Virginia Hill (1863- )
Children
1 M Fred Lawrence
Born: May 18, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Susan Smith (1910- ) Marr: Nov 11, 1928 - York Co., SC
2 F Odell Dixie Lawrence
Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCSpouse: Christopher Columbus Snow (1907- ) Marr: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
3 F Theda Eva Lawrence
Born: Dec 25, 1910 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1983 - Regional Hosp., High Point, NC Buried: Feb 20, 1983 - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NCSpouse: James David Harris, Sr. (1908-1980) Marr: Dec 29, 1929 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC
4 F Dollis Emma Lawrence
Born: Dec 16, 1912 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 28, 2008 - Catlett, Fauquier Co., VA Buried: - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Burnie Hildred McCreary, Sr. (1894-1962) Marr: Jul 22, 1928 - NC
5 F Louie Irene Lawrence
Born: Oct 5, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 4, 2012 - Triad Care & Rehab. Ctr., Trinity, NC Buried: - Florial Garden Mem. Pk., High Point, NCSpouse: Elbert Milnott Elks (1910-1972) Marr: Dec 24, 1932 - Grimesland, Pitt Co., NC
6 M James Henry Lawrence, Sr.
Born: May 11, 1917 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Aug 31, 1983 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Sep 2, 1983 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Onia Ettice Laster (1920-2001) Marr: Feb 27, 1938 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
7 M Woodrow Peace Lawrence
Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NCSpouse: Mattie Grace Myers (1924-1987) Marr: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC
8 F Ruth Virginia Lawrence
Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NCSpouse: Alfred Amos Wiseman (1917-2003) Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
9 F Mary Sue Lawrence
Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 7, 2014 Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NCSpouse: John Henry Respess, Jr. (1921-1971) Marr: Mar 18, 1938Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021) Marr: Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC
10 M Wade Boyles Lawrence
Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC Died: May 2, 2020 Buried: - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NCSpouse: Mary Eloise Whitesell (1925-2019) Marr: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC
11 F Jessie Alma Lawrence
Born: Feb 22, 1927 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: May 21, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - CrematedSpouse: James Fred Allred (1923- ) Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Level Cross, NCSpouse: William Rankin Moore (1934- ) Marr: May 31, 1963 - Randleman, Randolph Co., NC
12 M Bill J. Lawrence
Born: Nov 26, 1928 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Jun 11, 2006 Buried: - Centre Friends Meeting Cem., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Waldeen Coltrane Kearns (1929-2019) Marr: Oct 6, 1951 - Center Friends Church, Guilford Co., North Carolina, USA
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William Preston Lawrence and Sarah Stockton Stovall
Husband William Preston Lawrence
AKA: Bill Born: May 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1934 - Roanoke City Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John R. Lawrence (1840-1900) Mother: Lucy M. Gilbert (1841- )
Marriage: Dec 18, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Stockton Stovall
AKA: Sallie Born: Jul 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 1935 Buried: Sep 2, 1935 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
Father: Dr., James Reed Stovall, M.D. (1811-1891) Mother: Mary J. Wingfield (1821-Bef 1870)
Other Spouse: John W. Jamerson (1854-1885) - Oct 10, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M William R. Lawrence
AKA: Willie Born: Sep 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1936 Buried: - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
2 F Ruby Grayson Lawrence
Born: Nov 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Frank Henry Cunningham, Sr. (1886- ) Marr: Jun 2, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Cecile Lawrence
Born: Oct 2, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1989 - Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN Buried: Mar 8, 1989 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VASpouse: Cecil McChain Dunn (1890-1949) Marr: Dec 8, 1916 - Blountville, Sullivan Co., TN
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Stockton Stovall):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. II, 1879-1893", pp. 52 & 53, 18 Dec. 1889: W.P. Lawrence, 24, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o J.R. & M. Lawrence, married S.S. Jamerson, 35, widow, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.R. & M. Stovall.
Their marriage record transcription indicates that they were both widowers.
Notes: Marriage (John W. Jamerson):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 80 & 81, 10 Oct. 1878: John W. Jamerson, 24, single, born Rockingham Co., Va., S/o J.H. & J. Jamerson, married Sallie S. Stovall, 23, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.D. & M. Stovall.
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William Stover Lawrence and Nannie Elva Oakes
Husband William Stover Lawrence
AKA: Jack Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Walter Lawrence (1877-1949) Mother: Lelia Virginia Legwin (1879-1948)
Marriage: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nannie Elva Oakes
Born: May 16, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Oliver Turner (1906-1989) - Dec 31, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Lorene Lawrence
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Esma Faye Lawrence
Born: Jul 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2021 - Forsyth Med., Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Harold Wayne Morley (1939-2007) Marr: Dec 20, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elva Oakes):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (James Oliver Turner):
He once div., she once wid. He worked for Morris Furniture Co. & she for Lacy Mfg. Co. Marr. by W.C. Eicher, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Walter Lawrence and Lelia Virginia Legwin
Husband William Walter Lawrence
AKA: Willie Born: Mar 14, 1877 - Henry Co., VA (prob.) Died: Jun 18, 1949 - VA Buried: - Lawrence - Eanes Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Henry Meredith Lawrence (1853/1854-1910) Mother: Victoria R. White (1852/1853- )
Marriage: Abt 1897-1898 - Caswell Co., NC
Wife Lelia Virginia Legwin
AKA: Lillian, Nannie Born: Nov 16, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 25, 1948 - VA Buried: - Lawrence - Eanes Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Charles Howard Legwin (1835-1896) Mother: Nancy Jane White (1841-1910)
Children
1 F Hattie Emma. Lawrence
Born: 1901 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Charlie Samuel Lawrence
Born: Oct 6, 1901 - VA Died: Mar 21, 1971 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Ernestine Cordie Fuller (1900-1970) Marr: Abt 1928
3 F Novella Earle Lawrence
Born: Oct 3, 1902 - VA Died: Mar 19, 1984 - Petersburg Gen. Hosp., Petersburg, VA Buried: - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VASpouse: Curtis Jerome Conner (1896-1929) Marr: Aug 17, 1919 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Charles Lee Adkins (1879-1942) Marr: Nov 18, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Emilee P. Lawrence
Born: 1904 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Virgie E. Lawrence
Born: 1906 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M William Stover Lawrence
AKA: Jack Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nannie Elva Oakes (1910-2007) Marr: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
7 F Leona Mae Lawrence
Born: Oct 28, 1908 - Salem (city), VA Died: Aug 7, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 9, 1954 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Elihu Franklin Vaughn (1905-1963) Marr: Sep 12, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
8 M James Legwin Lawrence
AKA: Jim Born: Sep 17, 1910 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1964 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VASpouse: Louise Haskins (1910-1932) Marr: 1930Spouse: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997) Marr: Oct 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Nannie V. Lawrence
Born: 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 F Doris Lawrence
Born: 1914 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
11 F Bulah Esther Lawrence
Born: May 24, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 27, 1965 - Ruffin, Caswell Co., NC Buried: Sep 29, 1965 - Bethel UMC Cem., Pelham, NCSpouse: William Alfred Hammock (1918-1965) Marr: Oct 28, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lelia Virginia Legwin):
Per their granddaughter, Linda (Lawrence) Walker: Grandma and Grandpa were 1st cousins and their parents (Victoria and Nancy) didn't want them to get married, so they ran away to Caswell County, NC to get married.
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Wilson Fulton Lawrence and Sarah Etta Smith
Husband Wilson Fulton Lawrence
AKA: Willis Born: Sep 18, 1880 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Dec 27, 1937 Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913) Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)
Marriage: Nov 29, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Etta Smith
Born: Sep 13, 1877 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 1, 1965 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
Children
1 M William Christian Lawrence
AKA: Willis Born: Jul 6, 1906 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Apr 12, 1942 - Ft. Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC Buried: - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Callie Ada Dunbar (1910-1994) Marr: Dec 11, 1929 - Wythe Co., VASpouse: Ethel Collins (1908- ) Marr: Oct 5, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
2 M Kermit Wilson Lawrence
Born: May 12, 1913 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 8, 1964 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NCSpouse: Ruth Elizabeth Margan (1914- ) Marr: May 21, 1937 - Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., NC
3 F Ruth M. Lawrence
Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Curtis Romey Sawyers (1919-1995) Marr: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Etta Smith):
Woodrow Peace Lawrence and Mattie Grace Myers
Husband Woodrow Peace Lawrence
Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971) Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)
Marriage: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC
Wife Mattie Grace Myers
Born: Aug 11, 1924 - Wilkes Co., NC Died: Jul 14, 1987 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
Children
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Jesse Samuel Pyrtle and Zella Ann Lawrence
Husband Jesse Samuel Pyrtle
Born: Jan 25, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1933 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Oct 9, 1933 - Waughtown Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: John Daniel Pyrtle (1813- ) Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence (1813/1815- )
Marriage: Nov 12, 1874 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
Wife Zella Ann Lawrence
Born: Jul 12, 1847 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 14, 1920 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jun 16, 1920 - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: James Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1810-1888) Mother: Charlotte Anne Smith (1830- )
Children
1 M James Franklin Pyrtle
AKA: Frank Born: Aug 24, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Nov 30, 1938 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NCSpouse: Elizabeth McCollum (1877- ) Marr: Oct 6, 1896 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NCSpouse: Alphe Tucker (1871-1945) Marr: Apr 23, 1911 - White Oak, Guilford Co., NC
2 F Mary Ida Pyrtle
Born: Jan 31, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Sep 29, 1963 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Sep 30, 1963 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NCSpouse: William Henry Atkins (1878-1942) Marr: Jan 15, 1900 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
3 M William Austin Pyrtle
AKA: Will Born: May 24, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Sissy Holley (1892- ) Marr: Apr 9, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Dora Jane Wells (1892-1983) Marr: Dec 6, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Nannie Morse Meeks (1891-1967) Marr: Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
4 M John Andrew Pyrtle
Born: Jul 16, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 16, 1922 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
5 F Hessie Virginia Pyrtle
Born: May 24, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1973 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SCSpouse: Gcoy Esyer Seal (1885-1966) Marr: May 17, 1908 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
6 F Bessie Lillian Pyrtle
Born: Feb 6, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 4, 1918 Buried:Spouse: William Henry Slaydon (1888- ) Marr: Aug 11, 1912 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
7 F Bertha May Pyrtle
Born: Dec 23, 1891 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 18, 1918 Buried:Spouse: Robert F. Creed (1897- ) Marr: Feb 22, 1917 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
8 M Jesse Millard Pyrtle
Born: Jan 3, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 21, 1958 - Los Angeles, CA Buried:
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Bennie Richard Lawson and Susan Geneva Rippy
Husband Bennie Richard Lawson
Born: Feb 15, 1946 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 2, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Sep 22, 1981 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Susan Geneva Rippy
Born: Nov 20, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Died: Jul 8, 2025 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Conrad Rippy (1922-1963) Mother: Margaret Ann Amos (1925-1960)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Susan Geneva Rippy):
He 36, she 27. 2d marr. (div). He born Patrick Co., Va.; she Henry Co., Va. S/o Thomas Johnson Lawson & Mattie Stovall; D/o Willard Conrad Rippy & Margaret Ann Amos. Marr. Sep. 22, 1981, Patrick Co., Va.
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Billie Thomas Lawson and Mary Lou Carter
Husband Billie Thomas Lawson
Born: Nov 4, 1924 - Tipton, Moniteau, Co., MO Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 26, 1950 - Fortuna, Moniteau Co., MO
Wife Mary Lou Carter
Born: Jul 31, 1931 - Fortuna, Moniteau Co., MO Died: Buried:
Father: Virgil Oliver Carter (1892-1986) Mother: Beulah Marie Bridges (1901-1988)
Children
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C. T. Lawson and Sirai Virginia Mason
Husband C. T. Lawson
Born: 1833-1834 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 14, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Sirai Virginia Mason
Born: 1845 - Henry Co., VA Died: - VA Buried: - William Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA
Father: Christopher C. Mason (1805- ) Mother: Ruth Philpott (1810-1905)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sirai Virginia Mason):
Calvin James Lawson and Mary Elizabeth Davis
Husband Calvin James Lawson
Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971) Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)
Marriage: Aug 1, 1966 - Hampton (city), VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Davis
Born: 1940 - Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Davis):
He 40, she 26. He once div., she single. He born Stuart, Va.; she Fayettesville, NC. S/o James Earley Lawson & Mary Rakes; D/o Jimmy Norman Davis & Edna Johnson. Marr. Aug. 1, 1966, Hampton (city), Va., by J.B. Flowers, Min.; Div. Mar. 26, 1973, Newport News, Va.
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Calvin James Lawson and Myrna Lee Witt
Husband Calvin James Lawson
Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971) Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)
Marriage: Jun 9, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Myrna Lee Witt
Born: Dec 26, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Richard William Witt, Sr. (1909-1993) Mother: Willie Marie Biggs (1914- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrna Lee Witt):
He 47, she 32. His 2d (prev. div.) & her 3d (prev. div.). Both born Va. S/o James Earley Lawson & Mary Ann Rakes; D/o Richard William Witt & Willie Marie Biggs. Marr. Jun. 9, 1973, Henry Co., Va., in a civil ceremony; Div. Mar. 2, 1978, Henry Co., Va. Although, the marr. cert. shows his 2d marr., it was his 3d.
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Robert Lee Turner and Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson
Husband Robert Lee Turner
Born: Apr 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 13, 1960 - Horsepasture Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George W. Turner (1884-1948) Mother: Martha A. Stone (1883- )
Marriage: Nov 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson
Born: Dec 26, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Roy Arnold Meadows and Delphia Lee Lawson
Husband Roy Arnold Meadows
Born: Aug 11, 1900 - VA Died: Mar 30, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 2, 1974 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: William Joseph Meadows (1876-1944) Mother: Delaware Mildred Eanes (1879-1966)
Marriage: Oct 2, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Delphia Lee Lawson
Born: Apr 8, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 1, 1964 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 3, 1964 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935) Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)
Children
1 F Alice L. Meadows
Born: 1921 - NC Died: Buried:
2 F Elsie Lee Meadows
Born: Jul 11, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 11, 2007 Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: James Saphonia Mullis (1905-1966) Marr: Jan 13, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Nancy C. Meadows
AKA: Nannie Born: 1922 - NC Died: Buried:
4 F Odessa A. Meadows
AKA: Della Born: May 31, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 19, 2007 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Roy Maynard Taylor (1922-2001) Marr: Feb 23, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC
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Edgar Anderson Lawson and Jessie Helen Tobler
Husband Edgar Anderson Lawson
Born: Jan 15, 1920 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 18, 2006 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VAMarriage: Jun 22, 1940 - Floyd Co., VA
Wife Jessie Helen Tobler
Born: 1923 - Floyd Co., VA Died: 2008 Buried: - C.C. Webb Cem., Hillsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jessie Helen Tobler):
Both single. He was a farmer. Marr. by A.N. Hylten, Min.; Div. Roanoke, Va.
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James Vermont O'Dell and Ella Kate Lawson
Husband James Vermont O'Dell
Born: Mar 10, 1881 - VA Died: Mar 23, 1963 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Mar 25, 1963 - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA
Father: Squire James O'Dell (1837-1940) Mother: Lucy Ann Slate (1846-1930)
Marriage: 1925
Wife Ella Kate Lawson
Born: 1888 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 21, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA
Children
1 M James Roosevelt Odell
Born: Oct 6, 1927 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 10, 2012 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 13, 2012 - Old Well Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Carlene Holt (Cir 1932-2018) Marr: Jan 15, 1947 - Floyd Co., VASpouse: Delores Jean Wilkins (1936- ) Marr: Feb 5, 1954 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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James D. Martin and Ellis Lawson
Husband James D. Martin
Born: 1875 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: May 29, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Ellis Lawson
Born: 1880 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Virgie Mae Martin
Born: Apr 7, 1902 - VA Died: Nov 21, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 23, 1972 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: William Carroll Meadows (1902-1967) Marr: Jun 9, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Ellis Lawson):
Claude Swanson Martin and Emma Frances Lawson
Husband Claude Swanson Martin
Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA Died: 1929 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV Buried: - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Emma Frances Lawson
Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA
Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935) Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)
Other Spouse: Joel Hubbard Stanley (1868-1958) - Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 M Richard Gravely Martin
Born: Apr 1, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 18, 1970 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Dec 21, 1970 - Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
2 F Mildred Gray Martin
Born: Dec 26, 1925 - Hensley, McDowell Co., WV Died: Oct 24, 2005 - Snyder's Convalescent Home, Salem, VA Buried: Oct 27, 2005 - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Vincent Aubrey Eanes (1920-2004) Marr: Apr 3, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA
3 F Velma F. Martin
Born: Jan 9, 1929 - WV Died: Buried:Spouse: Ralph D. Anderson (1921- ) Marr: Apr 12, 1952 - LaGrange, Lagrange Co., IN
Notes: Marriage (Emma Frances Lawson):
In the 1930 census Emma, a widow, and her three children are living in the household of her Dad. The eldest child, Richard, was born Apr. 1, 1922, so it's likely that they married in 1921 (about June), but possibly earlier, but not before the date of the 1920 census, taken Feb. 6, 1920 where she is single and living with her parents.
Notes: Marriage (Joel Hubbard Stanley):
Both once wid. He a farmer. Marr. by J.D. Cockram, Min.
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Joel Hubbard Stanley and Emma Frances Lawson
Husband Joel Hubbard Stanley
Born: Jan 22, 1868 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Sep 17, 1958 - Meadows of Dan, VA Buried: Sep 19, 1958 - Bell Spur Cem., Meadows of Dan, VAMarriage: Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Emma Frances Lawson
Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA
Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935) Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)
Other Spouse: Claude Swanson Martin (1900-1929) - Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Emma Frances Lawson):
Both once wid. He a farmer. Marr. by J.D. Cockram, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Claude Swanson Martin):
In the 1930 census Emma, a widow, and her three children are living in the household of her Dad. The eldest child, Richard, was born Apr. 1, 1922, so it's likely that they married in 1921 (about June), but possibly earlier, but not before the date of the 1920 census, taken Feb. 6, 1920 where she is single and living with her parents.
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Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson and Elenora Martin
Husband Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson
AKA: Epp Born: Mar 9, 1849 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 30, 1938 - King, NC Buried: Jun 1, 1938 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NCMarriage: Apr 12, 1872 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Elenora Martin
AKA: Nora Born: Sep 11, 1853 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 2, 1931 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC Buried: Dec 3, 1931 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC
Father: Abraham Martin (1819- ) Mother: Eliza J. Moore (1820- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elenora Martin):
Ernest Edward Lawson and Donna Elaine Talbott
Husband Ernest Edward Lawson
Born: Feb 10, 1929 Died: Oct 17, 1992 Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 3, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Donna Elaine Talbott
Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 6, 2012 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936) Mother: Elsie Maude Francis (1894-1976)
Children
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Vernon Ray Ponder and Florence Edith Lawson
Husband Vernon Ray Ponder
Born: Feb 24, 1889 - McLennan Co., TX Died: Oct 20, 1968 - Austin, Travis Co., TX Buried: Oct 20, 1968 - Lorena, TX
Father: Andrew Jackson Ponder (1852-1899) Mother: Margaret Ray Fuller (1854-1933)
Marriage: Jan 1, 1916 - McLennan Co., TX
Wife Florence Edith Lawson
Born: 1894 - TX Died: Buried:
Children
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Francis Randolph Lawson and Hilda Ruth Lawrence
Husband Francis Randolph Lawson
Born: Abt 1927 - Wythe Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 22, 1951 - Wythe Co., VA
Wife Hilda Ruth Lawrence
Born: Oct 25, 1933 - Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908- ) Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hilda Ruth Lawrence):
Both single. He a Clerk-VIC. Marr. by J.B. Whitten, Jr., Min.
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Sam Pete Wilson and Gladys Irene Lawson
Husband Sam Pete Wilson
Born: 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Andrew Wilson (1871-1956) Mother: Rebecca Elizabeth Martin (1872-1943)
Marriage: Nov 24, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Gladys Irene Lawson
Born: 1912 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Margaret Ann Wilson
Born: Oct 25, 1945 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 7, 2020 Buried:
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Leonard Douglas Stowe and Ida Mae Lawson
Husband Leonard Douglas Stowe
Born: Aug 15, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 2012 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Apr 27, 2012 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Aug 3, 1949 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ida Mae Lawson
Born: Jun 5, 1926 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 8, 2016 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Oct 11, 2016 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Gabriel Arthur Lawson (1884-1942) Mother: Lelia Oliver Hall (1883-1983)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ida Mae Lawson):
James Early Lawson and Mary Ann Rakes
Husband James Early Lawson
Born: Aug 20, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1971 - Riverside Hosp., Newport News, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: 1923-1924
Wife Mary Ann Rakes
Born: Sep 17, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 13, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Joe Pruitt (1909- ) - Jan 17, 1976 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Lewis Clayborne McDaniel (1907-1998) - Jun 26, 1985 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M Calvin James Lawson
Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Dorothy Lee Amburn (1928- ) Marr: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Emily Hill (1932- ) Marr: Sep 10, 1980 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Joe Pruitt):
Both prev. wid. Marr. by B. Lawson, Min.
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Neal Mack Thomas and Lou Annice Lawson
Husband Neal Mack Thomas
Born: Apr 1, 1908 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1964 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 21, 1930 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lou Annice Lawson
Born: Mar 13, 1912 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Kyle Montague Jeffries (1906-1973) - 1965-1966
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lou Annice Lawson):
He 22, she 18. Both born Patrick Co., Va. S/o M.V. Thomas & Annise Lawson; D/o David Lawson & Hattie Clifton.
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Joseph Beverley O'Dell and Margaret Marie Lawson
Husband Joseph Beverley O'Dell
Born: Oct 29, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 1992 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Joseph Henry Odell (1886-1961) Mother: Hattie Flanagan (1889-1982)
Marriage: May 31, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Margaret Marie Lawson
Born: Jan 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1998 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Marie Lawson):
He div. & she single. He a truck driver. Lic. dated May 31, 1941. Marr. by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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Gifford O'Dell Prillaman and Margaret Norene Lawson
Husband Gifford O'Dell Prillaman
Born: Apr 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Marshall Prillaman (1897-1962) Mother: Nannie Susan Clark (1900-1989)
Marriage: Apr 16, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Margaret Norene Lawson
Born: Oct 8, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 2015 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Oct 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Norene Lawson):
He once div., she single. He in the U.S. Army & she an inspector. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Martin Ike Lawson, Sr. and Clarice Pearl Martin
Husband Martin Ike Lawson, Sr.
Born: Jul 1, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 18, 1987 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Jan 5, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Clarice Pearl Martin
Born: Nov 2, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 10, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Esther Marie Lawson
Born: Apr 10, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 2021 - Augusta Health Ctr., Fishersville, VA Buried: Dec 23, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jerry Clay Hurd (1932-2014) Marr: Nov 27, 1954 - Richmond, VA
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Michael Raymond Lawson and Rhonda Jane Shelton
Husband Michael Raymond Lawson
Born: Aug 2, 1948 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 23, 2004 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage:
Wife Rhonda Jane Shelton
Born: Aug 7, 1955 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 29, 2024 Buried: Oct 2, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Mason Shelton (1933-1992) Mother: Emma Jane Hill (1935-2008)
Children
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James Flournoy Meeks and Mintora Lawson
Husband James Flournoy Meeks
Born: 1895 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: May 27, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mintora Lawson
Born: 1900 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Eva Mae Meeks
Born: 1931 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 24, 2016 - Belmont, Gaston Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Bill Brown Jarrett (1927-2008) Marr: Apr 13, 1952 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
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Thomas McKinley Turner and Nannie Gay Lawson
Husband Thomas McKinley Turner
Born: Nov 17, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Shadrack Turner (1861-1914) Mother: Delila Ann Burnette (Abt 1861- )
Marriage: Mar 30, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nannie Gay Lawson
Born: Jun 2, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Estelle Ruth Turner
Born: Jan 29, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1998 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Terrell Kirby Hodges (1920-2009) Marr: Oct 31, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Minnie Lou Turner
Born: Jan 8, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 11, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Jack George (1926-1951) Marr: Dec 19, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Connis Calvin Cox (1931-1994) Marr: Aft Nov 26, 1951
3 M Sammy McKinley Turner
Born: Oct 31, 1943 - Patrick Co., NC Died: Jul 19, 2017 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Gay Lawson):
He 22, she 19. Both born Patrick Co., Va. S/o John S. & Lila Ann Turner; D/o J.A. & Fannie Lawson. Marr. Mar. 30, 1924 in Patrick Co., Va.
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William S. Lawson and Anna Plaster
Husband William S. Lawson
Born: Jul 1845 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 24, 1865 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Anna Plaster
AKA: Ann Born: 1843 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Kinah Lawson
Born: 1867 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Armistead L. Lawson
Born: Nov 25, 1868 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 6, 1917 - Dan River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: May 8, 1917Spouse: Did Not Marry
3 M Urias Fleming Lawson
Born: Sep 25, 1872 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1935 - Dan River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Dec 16, 1935 - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VASpouse: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905) Marr: Mar 28, 1894 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Susan Haley (1869-1924) Marr: Jul 14, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Ruhama E. Lawson
Born: Oct 29, 1880 - Dan River, Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Anna Plaster):
William S. Lawson and Fannie K. Martin
Husband William S. Lawson
Born: Jul 1845 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 3, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Fannie K. Martin
Born: May 1870 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie K. Martin):
Lawrence Augustus Lawyer and Norma America Martin
Husband Lawrence Augustus Lawyer
Born: May 29, 1896 - Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO Died: Oct 14, 1980 - FL Buried: - Humansville Cem., Humansville, MOMarriage: Jan 19, 1928 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO
Wife Norma America Martin
Born: Feb 20, 1906 - Cedar Co., MO Died: Feb 17, 1972 - FL Buried: - Humansville Cem., Humansville, MO
Father: Henry Oregon Martin (1875-1952) Mother: Margaret Mae Brinegar (1880-1969)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Norma America Martin):
Marr. Bolivar, Mo., a civil ceremony.
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Green Tazewell Layman and Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Husband Green Tazewell Layman
Born: May 1855 - VA Died: Feb 1, 1940 Buried:
Father: William Chapman Layman (1830-1910) Mother: Nancy Emiline Taylor (1835- )
Marriage: 1878
Wife Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Born: Apr 1864 - VA Died: May 22, 1947 - Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 F Fannie E. Layman
Born: Jul 1879 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Princie A. Layman
Born: Feb 1882 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Onie A. Layman
Born: Jun 1884 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Aby L. Layman
Born: Mar 1886 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M William S. Layman
Born: Dec 1887 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Henry H. Layman
Born: May 1889 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Murry F. Layman
Born: May 1891 - VA Died: Buried:
8 F Lillie F. Layman
Born: Mar 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Mary Louella Layman
Born: Dec 6, 1895 - VA Died: May 22, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 25, 1974 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Barney Jefferson Carter, Sr. (1896-1965)
10 M Frank Layman
Born: Feb 1897 - VA Died: Buried:
11 F Dollie M. Layman
Born: Dec 1899 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Buried:
12 F Ollie E. Layman
Born: 1901 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Buried:
13 M Jessie H. Layman
Born: 1906 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Buried:
14 F Ivra Belle Layman
Born: Nov 26, 1909 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2008 - Salem (city), VA Buried: Mar 31, 2008 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VASpouse: Cleve William Thompson (1911-2001) Marr: Dec 26, 1936 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
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Cleve William Thompson and Ivra Belle Layman
Husband Cleve William Thompson
Born: Sep 1, 1911 - Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA Died: Sep 13, 2001 - Salem (city), VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Dec 26, 1936 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
Wife Ivra Belle Layman
Born: Nov 26, 1909 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2008 - Salem (city), VA Buried: Mar 31, 2008 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: Green Tazewell Layman (1855-1940) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Thompson (1864-1947)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ivra Belle Layman):
He 25, she 27. S/o Posey & Susanne Thompson; D/o T.T. & Mary E. Layman. Marr. by C.W. Russell, Min.
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William Robert Stowe, Sr. and Virginia Estelle Layman
Husband William Robert Stowe, Sr.
Born: Sep 19, 1922 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2000 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jan 22, 2000 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VAMarriage: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Estelle Layman
Born: Sep 23, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 4, 2016 - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
Children
1 F Debra Evon Stowe
Born: Aug 1, 1952 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Estelle Layman):
He 24, she 18. 1st marr. Both born Patrick Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she a knitting mill. S/o William Russell Stowe & Lora Slate; D/o William Edgar Layman, Jr., & Monnie Martin. Marr. Mar. 1, 1947 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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William Chapman Layman and Nancy Emiline Taylor
Husband William Chapman Layman
Born: Jul 1830 - VA Died: Apr 22, 1910 Buried:Marriage: Jul 12, 1854 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nancy Emiline Taylor
Born: 1835 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Green Tazewell Layman
Born: May 1855 - VA Died: Feb 1, 1940 Buried:Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Thompson (1864-1947) Marr: 1878
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Richard Bland Maxwell and Frances Catherine Layne
Husband Richard Bland Maxwell
AKA: Dick Born: Mar 29, 1853 - Rutherford Co., TN Died: Jan 17, 1944 - Williamson Co., TN Buried: Jan 19, 1944 - Maxwell Cem., Triune, TN
Father: John Anderson Maxwell, Sr. (1820-1910) Mother: Margaret Jane Redding (1828-Bef 1900)
Marriage: Dec 11, 1873 - Rutherford Co., TN
Wife Frances Catherine Layne
AKA: Cassie Born: Nov 1855 - TN Died: 1915 Buried: - Almaville, Rutherford Co., TN
Children
1 F Margaret Maxwell
AKA: Maggie Born: 1875 - TN Died: Dec 3, 1950 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN Buried:
2 M James Porter Maxwell
Born: 1877 - Almaville, Rutherford Co., TN Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Ada Wray (1878- ) Marr: Dec 18, 1898 - Rutherford Co., TN
3 F Mattie Maxwell
Born: Oct 1879 - TN Died: Buried:
4 M Walter Maxwell
Born: Jan 1880 - TN Died: Buried:
5 M Willie Maxwell
Born: Jun 1882 - TN Died: Buried:
6 F Sue May Maxwell
Born: Oct 1886 - TN Died: Buried:
7 M Hugh Maxwell
Born: Jan 1889 - TN Died: Buried:
8 F Annie Maxwell
Born: Nov 1891 - TN Died: Buried:
9 F Elvie Maxwell
Born: Oct 1893 - TN Died: Buried:
10 F Nina Maxwell
Born: Aug 1896 - TN Died: Buried:
11 F Grace Maxwell
Born: 1901 - TN Died: Buried:
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Samuel Edward Sutliff, Sr. and Cornelia Frances Lea
Husband Samuel Edward Sutliff, Sr.
Born: 1900 - NC Died: 1944 - Newport News (city), VA Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Jan 22, 1923 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Cornelia Frances Lea
AKA: Nela Born: Apr 3, 1903 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 6, 1990 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: William Ottawa Lea (1855-1931) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Stone (1862-1957)
Children
1 F Martha Jane Sutliff
Born: Apr 21, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 28, 2016 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried: Jun 1, 2016 - El Bethel Presb. Ch. Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: James William Booth, Sr. (1930-2014) Marr: Oct 14, 1950 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
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James Selby Lea and Agnes Laura O'Dell
Husband James Selby Lea
Born: Jul 9, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 2, 1950 - Black Mtn., Buncombe Co., NC Buried: Oct 4, 1950 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Jesse Franklin Lea (1895-1955) Mother: Carrie Lee Flanagan (1898-1987)
Marriage: Jan 30, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Agnes Laura O'Dell
Born: Dec 13, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: William Robert Odell (1893-1964) Mother: Annie Taylor Odell (1893-1984)
Other Spouse: Harry Jackson Wilson (1917-1992) - Dec 21, 1942 - York, York Co., SC
Other Spouse: William Hughes Amburn (1916-1979) - Mar 31, 1956 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M Selby Gene Lea
Born: Nov 23, 1938 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2017 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA Buried:Spouse: Lois Marie Moore (1943-2019) Marr: Jan 4, 1963 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Benny Mason Lea
Born: Aug 14, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2008 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Mar 1, 2008 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Shirley Ann Jackson (1935-2017) Marr: Feb 18, 1967 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Agnes Laura O'Dell):
He 22, she 21. 1st marr. He born Leaksville, NC; she Ridgeway, Va. He a dairyman. S/o Jess F. Lea & Carrie Flanagan; D/o Willie R. ODell & Annie Odell. Marr. Jan. 30, 1938, Danville, Va., by R.J. Barker, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Harry Jackson Wilson):
Marr. Dec. 21, 1942, York, SC; Div. Apr. 8, 1953, Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (William Hughes Amburn):
He 39, she 37. S/o Will & Clara Amburn; D/o William & Annie Odell. Marr. Mar. 31, 1956, Reidsville, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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James Selby Lea and Barbara Spencer Murphy
Husband James Selby Lea
Born: 1813 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 28, 1836 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Barbara Spencer Murphy
Born: 1818 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Thomas M. Lea
Born: 1836 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M John W. Lea
Born: 1838 - NC Died: Buried:
3 F Frances A. Lea
AKA: Fannie Born: 1840 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 7, 1920 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F C. M. Lea
Born: 1846 - NC Died: Buried:
5 M Lewis E. Lea
Born: Oct 1849 - NC Died: Buried:
6 M Franklin Lea
Born: 1851 - NC Died: Buried:
7 M George Lea
Born: 1852 - NC Died: Buried:
8 M William Ottawa Lea
Born: Nov 27, 1855 - NC Died: Jan 7, 1931 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 8, 1931 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Mary Elizabeth Stone (1862-1957) Marr: Dec 23, 1880 - Rockingham Co., NC
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Pinkney Washington Stone and Martha Ann Lea
Husband Pinkney Washington Stone
AKA: Pink Born: Mar 15, 1840 - NC Died: Jan 30, 1924 Buried: - Wolf Island PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Father: John S. Stone ( - ) Mother: Elender Travis ( - )
Marriage: Feb 26, 1862 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Martha Ann Lea
Born: May 29, 1844 - NC Died: Sep 24, 1884 Buried: - Wolf Island PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Father: William W. Lea (1799- ) Mother: Nicey Lea (1812- )
Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth Stone
Born: Nov 18, 1862 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 5, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 7, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: William Ottawa Lea (1855-1931) Marr: Dec 23, 1880 - Rockingham Co., NC
2 M John W. Stone
Born: 1866 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Mattie C. Stone (1867- ) Marr: Nov 22, 1885 - Oregonville, Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Sarah F. Stone
Born: 1869 - NC Died: Buried:
4 F Rosa Pink Stone
Born: Jul 30, 1873 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 18, 1958 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 19, 1958 - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Gilmore S. Strader (1859-1933) Marr: Jan 13, 1892 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
5 F Martha Virginia Stone
Born: Oct 8, 1875 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 8, 1962 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC (prob.) Buried: Sep 10, 1962 - Oakwood Cem., High Point, NCSpouse: Joseph Daniel Strader (1875-1950)
6 M James Robert Stone
Born: Jun 9, 1878 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 3, 1958 - Butner, Granville Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Mattie Belle Dixon (1883-1958) Marr: Jan 10, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
7 F Annie Stone
Born: Jul 24, 1880 - NC Died: Apr 16, 1969 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: Apr 18, 1969 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
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Joseph Weldon Vernon and Mary Garleen Lea
Husband Joseph Weldon Vernon
Born: Dec 29, 1916 - Mayodan, NC Died: Jun 24, 2008 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Lester Weldon Vernon (1892-1983) Mother: Irene Primmie Johnson (1896-1928)
Marriage: Abt 1942
Wife Mary Garleen Lea
Born: Sep 19, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 2, 2006 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Sep 5, 2006 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Jesse Franklin Lea (1895-1955) Mother: Carrie Lee Flanagan (1898-1987)
Children
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