Waddy James McGhee and Phillipi Elizabeth Mason
Husband Waddy James McGhee
Born: Sep 22, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 21, 1940 - Sydnorsville (rural), Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jul 22, 1940 - Home Place Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Nelson B. McGhee, Jr. (1821-1909) Mother: Eleavina Ann Hiett (1829- )
Marriage: Aug 14, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Phillipi Elizabeth Mason
Born: Mar 18, 1864 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 1951 - Roanoke Co., VA Buried: - Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Roanoke Co., VA
Father: Abner Anthony Mason (1835- ) Mother: Elizabeth M. Smith (1840- )
Children
1 F Nannie Lerah McGhee
Born: May 3, 1886 - 1st Dist., Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 18, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Richards Cemetery, Franklin Co., VASpouse: David L. Richards (Abt 1874-1948) Marr: Dec 30, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M Carroll Taylor McGhee
Born: Jul 25, 1889 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 1921 - Lewis-Gale Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Mar 23, 1921 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Ella Dorris Ingram (1889-1946) Marr: Feb 18, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Laura Mae McGhee
Born: Feb 27, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 31, 1963 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Oak Level Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Robert David Williams (1888-1978) Marr: Oct 10, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Julia Ellen McGhee
Born: Jul 3, 1893 - 1st Dist., Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1984 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Love Cemetery, Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Emmett Orton Love (1892-1970) Marr: May 24, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
5 F Louanna McGhee
Born: Jul 10, 1895 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 7, 1977 - VA Buried:
6 M Henry Clinton McGhee
Born: May 12, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1972 - Retreat for the Sick Hosp., Richmond, VA Buried: - Mount Calvary Cem., Richmond, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Era Elizabeth McGhee
AKA: Erie Born: Feb 20, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA Died: 1997 - VA Buried: - Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Roanoke Co., VASpouse: Oscar Clarence Austin, Sr. (1894-1982) Marr: 1916
8 M James Edd McGhee
Born: Mar 29, 1902 - VA Died: Aug 29, 1965 - Roanoke Co., VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VASpouse: Gladys Virginia Stanley (1903-1988) Marr: May 31, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
9 F Daisy Alie McGhee
Born: Jun 16, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 25, 1976 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: George Homer Austin (1899-1978) Marr: Dec 21, 1921 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: H. W. Larrabee (1903-1979) Marr: Aft Dec 21, 1942
Notes: Marriage (Phillipi Elizabeth Mason):
He 25, she 20. Both single, & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Nelsen & Aley McGhee; D/o Abner A. & Elizabeth M. Mason.
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Pleasant Brown Mason and Eugenia Amalia Pinckard
Husband Pleasant Brown Mason
Born: Mar 18, 1864 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1937 - Ferrum (rural), Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Home Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Rev., Gilbert Linsey Mason (1830-1910) Mother: Susan Floyd Goode (1842-1925)
Marriage: May 30, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Eugenia Amalia Pinckard
Born: Jul 26, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 7, 1941 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA Buried: - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
Children
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James Robert Self and Rachel Henrietta Mason
Husband James Robert Self
Born: May 28, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1996 Buried: - Mountlawn Mem. Pk., North Wilkesboro, NC
Father: John Maston Self, Sr. (1877-1956) Mother: Pearl Elizabeth Wood (1892-1984)
Marriage: Apr 8, 1944 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Rachel Henrietta Mason
Born: May 28, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 23, 2011 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Dec 26, 2011 - Mountlawn Mem. Pk., North Wilkesboro, NC
Father: William Lipscomb Mason (1896-1984) Mother: Maude Miller Jarrett (1898-1996)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rachel Henrietta Mason):
Lic. issued Apr. 5, 1946, Wentworth, NC. Marr. by J.E. Carroll, Min.
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Ralph Willie Mason and Ellen Ann Parsons
Husband Ralph Willie Mason
Born: Feb 29, 1936 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: William Lipscomb Mason (1896-1984) Mother: Maude Miller Jarrett (1898-1996)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ellen Ann Parsons
Born: Oct 5, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ellen Ann Parsons):
Both single. He did textile work & she was a sales clerk. Marr. by R.L. Snead, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Ralph Willie Mason and Geraldine Jarrett Taylor
Husband Ralph Willie Mason
Born: Feb 29, 1936 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: William Lipscomb Mason (1896-1984) Mother: Maude Miller Jarrett (1898-1996)
Marriage: Jul 1, 1966 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Geraldine Jarrett Taylor
Born: Feb 13, 1942 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 2023 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Nov 20, 2023 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Geraldine Jarrett Taylor):
He once div., she single. He a carpenter & she worked for Central Apparel. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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George Walter Yates and Ruby Virginia Mason
Husband George Walter Yates
Born: 1920-1926 Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 25, 1950 - Sullivan Co., TN
Wife Ruby Virginia Mason
Born: Oct 5, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1974 - Maryview Hosp., Portsmouth, VA Buried: - Olive Branch Cem., Portsmouth, VA
Father: Terry Buford Mason, Sr. (1906-1989) Mother: Odessa Mary McGhee (1909-1968)
Other Spouse: James William Brown (1925-1982) - Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Mason):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (James William Brown):
He18, she 16. Both single. He born Forsyth Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He worked for J.D. Bassett Furn. Co. S/o Clarence Brown & Dora Peak; D/o Terry Buford Mason & Dessa Mary McGhee. Marr. by W.B. Majer, Min.
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Samuel Gray Mason and Catherine Mary Pearson
Husband Samuel Gray Mason
Born: Nov 14, 1837 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 29, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Mason Cemetery, Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Charles Reedy Mason, Sr. (1799-1883) Mother: Martha Ann Brooks (1805-1862)
Marriage: Dec 17, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Catherine Mary Pearson
AKA: Cassie Born: May 27, 1838 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 16, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Mason Cemetery, Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Peyton Pearson (1807- ) Mother: Mary Smith (1811- )
Children
1 F Mollie E. Mason
Born: 1859 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Peter Brooks Mason, Sr.
Born: Feb 11, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 28, 1906 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Martha Ellen Lovell (1870-1963) Marr: Apr 9, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
3 M Charles Peyton Mason
AKA: Charlie Born: Sep 7, 1865 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 19, 1937 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Rachel Emma Priddy (1868-1952) Marr: Dec 11, 1886 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC
4 F Annie E. Mason
Born: 1867 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Sallie Harriett Mason
Born: Mar 26, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1937 Buried: - Emberson Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Wade Jackson Emberson (1861-1931) Marr: Oct 29, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA
6 F Martha J. Mason
Born: 1872 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Olivia Samantha Mason
AKA: Sam Born: Sep 14, 1874 - VA Died: Oct 29, 1952 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: John Green Ingram (1885-1965)
8 F Emma K. Mason
Born: 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Effie Judson Mason
Born: 1882 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Glaston Mitchell (1867/1869- ) Marr: Dec 6, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
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Silas Henry Mason and Hannah E. Rigdon
Husband Silas Henry Mason
Born: Apr 1842 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 12, 1922 - Shady Grove, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Mason Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: Charles Reedy Mason, Sr. (1799-1883) Mother: Martha Ann Brooks (1805-1862)
Marriage: May 16, 1867 - Jackson Co., OH
Wife Hannah E. Rigdon
Born: 1847 - OH Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Charles Edward Mason
Born: Cir 1868 - Rockingham Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Delila Fox (Cir 1867- ) Marr: Jul 26, 1886 - Rockingham Co., VA
2 F Martha S. Mason
AKA: Mattie Mae Born: Mar 6, 1868 - Jackson Co., OH Died: Jun 28, 1941 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VASpouse: Joseph Fleming Dyer (1863-1933) Marr: Nov 6, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Nancy J. Mason
Born: May 1870 - OH Died: Buried:Spouse: J. F. Dyer ( - )
4 F Lydia Mason
Born: 1873 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Wesley E. Mason
Born: Oct 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Rosa E. Young (1873- ) Marr: Dec 2, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Hannah E. Rigdon):
Taw S. Mason and Hilda Blanche McGhee
Husband Taw S. Mason
Born: Aug 1896 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 17, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Hilda Blanche McGhee
Born: 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Arnold Luther McGhee (1850-1936) Mother: Mary Catherine Love (1855-1918)
Children
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Terry Buford Mason, Jr. and Wanda Lee Buskill
Husband Terry Buford Mason, Jr.
Born: Jun 2, 1939 - Swords Creek, Russell Co., VA Died: Feb 20, 2006 Buried:
Father: Terry Buford Mason, Sr. (1906-1989) Mother: Odessa Mary McGhee (1909-1968)
Marriage: May 31, 1958 - Lebanon, VA
Wife Wanda Lee Buskill
Born: Abt 1937 - Honaker, VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Wanda Lee Buskill):
Both 21 & single. He a store clerk. S/o Terry Buford Mason & Odessa Mary McGhee; D/o Kelly Buskill & Edith Russell. Marr. by R.K. Rasnake, Min.
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Terry Buford Mason, Sr. and Odessa Mary McGhee
Husband Terry Buford Mason, Sr.
Born: Jan 6, 1906 - VA Died: Oct 24, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Nerve Edmunds Mason (1877-1938) Mother: Alie Jane Young (1872-1957)
Marriage: Abt 1925
Wife Odessa Mary McGhee
AKA: Dessa Born: Jan 10, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Harbard McGhee (1874-1953) Mother: Mary Frances Harrison (1873-1939)
Children
1 F Ruby Virginia Mason
Born: Oct 5, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1974 - Maryview Hosp., Portsmouth, VA Buried: - Olive Branch Cem., Portsmouth, VASpouse: James William Brown (1925-1982) Marr: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VASpouse: George Walter Yates (1920/1926- ) Marr: Oct 25, 1950 - Sullivan Co., TN
2 F Alice Marie Mason
Born: Oct 6, 1929 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 16, 2018 - Blue Ridg. Village, Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 19, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Claude Newton Russell (1930-2003) Marr: Dec 24, 1947 - Pikeville, Pike Co., KY
3 M Terry Buford Mason, Jr.
Born: Jun 2, 1939 - Swords Creek, Russell Co., VA Died: Feb 20, 2006 Buried:
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Thomas P. Mason and Maude E. Mills
Husband Thomas P. Mason
Born: 1860 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Abner Anthony Mason (1835- ) Mother: Elizabeth M. Smith (1840- )
Marriage: Aug 4, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Maude E. Mills
Born: 1879 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Maude E. Mills):
Thomas Wilson Mason and Hilda Virginia Turner
Husband Thomas Wilson Mason
Born: Nov 18, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 2002 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Jul 11, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Wesley E. Mason (1873- ) Mother: Rosa E. Young (1873- )
Marriage: Oct 20, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Hilda Virginia Turner
Born: Dec 16, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 19, 2009 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Jan 22, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Carter Turner (1889-1940) Mother: Bertha Ella Pace (1888-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hilda Virginia Turner):
Wesley E. Mason and Rosa E. Young
Husband Wesley E. Mason
Born: Oct 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Silas Henry Mason (1842-1922) Mother: Hannah E. Rigdon (1847- )
Marriage: Dec 2, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Rosa E. Young
AKA: Rose Born: Oct 1873 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Quincy Stoval Young (1850- ) Mother: Mary Jane Unknown (1850- )
Children
1 M William Lipscomb Mason
AKA: Willie Born: May 15, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 17, 1984 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Maude Miller Jarrett (1898-1996) Marr: May 26, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Beulah Mason
Born: Aug 1898 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Harry Clifton Holcomb (1895- ) Marr: Nov 4, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
3 M Joseph G. Mason
Born: 1901 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Everett P. Mason
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Emma E. Mason
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Lloyd W. Mason
Born: 1907 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Ulas W. Mason
Born: 1910 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Thomas Wilson Mason
Born: Nov 18, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 2002 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Jul 11, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hilda Virginia Turner (1915-2009) Marr: Oct 20, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
9 M Paul Maynard Mason
Born: 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
10 M Taylor N. Mason
Born: 1919 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Rosa E. Young):
Francis Otis McGhee and Wilda Susan Mason
Husband Francis Otis McGhee
AKA: Frank Born: May 7, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 17, 1978 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Father: William Harbard McGhee (1874-1953) Mother: Mary Frances Harrison (1873-1939)
Marriage: Aug 21, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Wilda Susan Mason
Born: May 13, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1958 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Feb 19, 1958 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Nerve Edmunds Mason (1877-1938) Mother: Alie Jane Young (1872-1957)
Children
1 M Bobby Gene McGhee
Born: Apr 7, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 1976 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: Norma Jean Lynch (1934-2014) Marr: Apr 16, 1954 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
2 M James Norman McGhee
Born: 1940-1945 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Dorothy Ann Oakes (Cir 1942- )
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William Mason
Husband William Mason
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: William Sarah Mason (1685- ) Mother: Eleanor Middleton (1687- )
Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John Mason
Born: Died: Buried:
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William Howard Mason and Betty Augusta Mills
Husband William Howard Mason
Born: Aug 12, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1958 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Charles Reedy Mason, Jr. (1846-1929) Mother: Sallie B. Luke (1849-1910)
Marriage: Sep 6, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Betty Augusta Mills
Born: Aug 8, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
Children
1 F Eva Mason
Born: Sep 17, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1992 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Guy Hillon Young (1903-1964) Marr: Aug 18, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Claude Wilson Mason
Born: May 17, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 1994 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lora Elizabeth Eames (1913-1993) Marr: Mar 5, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Blanche Mason
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Bessie Mason
Born: Dec 29, 1912 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 22, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Hardin Jarrett (1906-1934) Marr: 1930-1934Spouse: Rexford Stanley Prillaman (1909-1977) Marr: Nov 11, 1936 - Bassett, Henry Co., VASpouse: Thaddeus Eugene Jones (1910-2002) Marr: Jul 21, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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William Raleigh Mason and Flossie Kyle Young
Husband William Raleigh Mason
Born: May 10, 1899 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 31, 1992 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: 1918
Wife Flossie Kyle Young
Born: May 5, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 30, 1960 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Isaac M. Young (1861- ) Mother: Margaret Ann McGhee (1864-Bef 1930)
Children
1 M Hurd Simmons Mason
Born: Oct 4, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 3, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Erlene Ray Green (1922- ) Marr: Jun 25, 1941 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
2 F Marjorie Bernice Mason
Born: Dec 31, 1921 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 9, 2005 Buried: - Sunset Mem. Pk., Forest City, NCSpouse: Roy Washington Ashburn (1918-2000) Marr: Mar 23, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Gladys Maude Mason
Born: Mar 5, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 1990 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem. & Maus., Lincolnton, NCSpouse: George Henry Powell (1930-2013) Marr: Oct 21, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 M Marvin Charles Mason
Born: Jul 19, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 1978 - Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL Buried: - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Quincy May Wagoner (1925-2011) Marr: Jul 18, 1947 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
5 F Hazel Christine Mason
Born: Dec 26, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Glen William Martin (1930-2011) Marr: Dec 13, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 F Helen Grey Mason
Born: Sep 21, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 21, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 23, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Billy Hammond Lewis (1930-1981) Marr: Nov 16, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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William Raleigh Mason and Mabel Wingfield
Husband William Raleigh Mason
Born: May 10, 1899 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 31, 1992 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Apr 16, 1961 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
Wife Mabel Wingfield
Born: 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Lee Wingfield (1883-1942) Mother: Susan Catherine Gilbert (1885- )
Other Spouse: Noah Jackson Griffin (1895-1957) - Dec 16, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: John Marshall Roach (1892- ) - Sep 22, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Leslie Clarence Ashby (1904-1972) - Jul 11, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mabel Wingfield):
He once wid., her 4th marr. (prev. div). He a carpenter for Lester Brothers, Inc. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Noah Jackson Griffin):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (John Marshall Roach):
Both once wid. He a barber at the Leaksville Sanitary Barber Shop & she a beautician at Glady's Beauty Shop. Marr. by F.V. Ellenberg, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Leslie Clarence Ashby):
He once wid., her 3d marr. (prev. wid.). He a carpenter & she worked for a dry cleaner. Marr. by E.V. Cullum, III, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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William Sarah Mason and Eleanor Middleton
Husband William Sarah Mason
Born: 1685 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Mason I (1629-1686) Mother: Frances Norgrave ( - )
Marriage: 1710 - VA
Wife Eleanor Middleton
Born: 1687 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Frances Mason
Born: Died: Aft Oct 18, 1765 - VA Buried:Spouse: Rev., Esdras Theodore Edzard, Jr. ( -Abt 1763)
2 M William Mason
Born: Died: Buried:
3 F Hannah Mason
Born: 1724 - Manakin Town, Charlotte Co., VA Died: Mar 1791 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.) Buried: - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.)Spouse: Capt., Daniel Hankins (1715/1718-Abt 1796) Marr: Abt 1739 - Stafford Co., VA
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Young James Mason and Annie Mae Parcell
Husband Young James Mason
AKA: Jim Born: 1908 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Lee Mason (1870- ) Mother: Emma L. Young (1875/1881- )
Marriage: Abt 1932
Wife Annie Mae Parcell
Born: 1912 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charlie Posey Parcell (1889-1968) Mother: Palla L. Turner (1888-1978)
Children
1 M James A. Mason
Born: 1935 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Robert Alvin Mason
Born: Aug 16, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 18, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Betty Lou Burnette (1940-Bef 2021)
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William Parrish Walker and Mahala Massengill
Husband William Parrish Walker
Born: Dec 14, 1799 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 25, 1895 - Jack's Creek, TN Buried:
Father: Samuel Walker (1780-1822) Mother: Elizabeth Parrish (1780- )
Marriage: 1850 - TN
Wife Mahala Massengill
Born: 1807 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
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Ancil Massey and Elizabeth Via
Husband Ancil Massey
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 10, 1827 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Via
AKA: Betsy Born: - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Via (1779-1839) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Ingram (1787-1842)
Children
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Woodrow Elmer Strader and Annie Mable Massey
Husband Woodrow Elmer Strader
Born: Nov 13, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 27, 1990 - Greensboro Gen. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - Brown Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Gibsonville, Guilford Co., NC
Father: Joe Dolphus Strader (1881-1943) Mother: Annie Christine Austin (1883-1972)
Marriage: Sep 4, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie Mable Massey
Born: May 1, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 22, 2006 - VA Buried: - Hope River Ch. Cem., Gibsonville, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mable Massey):
He 25, she 21. Both single. He in the U.S. Army. S/o Joe D. Strader & Annie Austin; D/o M. John Massey & Annie Gammon. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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Elisha Midkiff and Avis Irene Massey
Husband Elisha Midkiff
Born: 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 4, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Avis Irene Massey
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Avis Irene Massey):
Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Reagan
Husband Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr.
Born: May 31, 1910 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC Died: Dec 10, 1972 Buried: - Bush Arbor PBC Cem., Jericho, NCMarriage: Aug 3, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruby Pearl Reagan
Born: Nov 21, 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 22, 1984 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Welcome Bapt. Ch. Cem., Blanch, NC
Father: Robert Walton Reagan (1878-1954) Mother: Ossie Helen Shorter (1880-1956)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Pearl Reagan):
He 20, she 18. Both single. He born Yanceyville, NC & she Danville, Va. S/o Thomas Jefferson Massey & S. Magdalene Aldridge; D/o R.W. Reagan & Osie H. Shorter.
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Levy Preston Rigney, Jr. and Doris Irene Massey
Husband Levy Preston Rigney, Jr.
Born: Jun 27, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 17, 2010 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Levy Preston Rigney, Sr. (1895-1960) Mother: Otha Lee Gentry (1901-1984)
Marriage: Nov 30, 1949 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Doris Irene Massey
Born: Mar 27, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 24, 2020 - Mulberry Creek Rehab., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 31, 2020 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Larry Preston Rigney, Sr., Sgt. (Ret.) Danville P.D.
Born: Jan 21, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2020 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Doris Irene Massey):
Willie Guy Nester, Jr. and Goldie Marie Massey
Husband Willie Guy Nester, Jr.
Born: Apr 4, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 14, 1986 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willie Guy Nester, Sr. (1904-1979) Mother: Lorena Barker (1911-1979)
Marriage: Nov 20, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Goldie Marie Massey
Born: Aug 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 25, 2010 - Winter Haven Hosp., Winter Haven, FL Buried: Jun 30, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Goldie Marie Massey):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Lonnie Gray Massey and Anna Lee Roberts
Husband Lonnie Gray Massey
Born: Jan 31, 1934 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 2019 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 15, 2019 - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Marriage: May 24, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Anna Lee Roberts
Born: May 28, 1936 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 2016 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 3, 2016 - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: James Lamuel Roberts (1909-1995) Mother: Clara Virginia George (1912-2002)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Anna Lee Roberts):
Both single. He worked for the V.M. Draper Co. Marr. by J.S. Cranfill, Min.
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Harden McMillan and Martha Era Massey
Husband Harden McMillan
Born: May 17, 1909 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 1938 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Dec 14, 1938 - Henry, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Jul 30, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Era Massey
Born: Jul 12, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1999 - Florida East Hosp., Orlando, FL Buried: Dec 18, 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Emmitt Massey (1884-1961) Mother: Jennie Lee Bryant (1894-1970)
Other Partner: Arthur Calvin Lusk (1910-1974)
Other Spouse: Oscar Justice Hankins (1916-1969) - Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: George Washington Hodge (1909-1994) - Oct 2, 1971 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Era Massey):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Arthur Calvin Lusk):
The obituary of Shirley Jean Lusk names her parents as Arthur Lusk and Era Massey Hodge; no evidence has been found that they ever married. Era's 1st husband, Harden McMillan, married Jul. 30, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., and died in Dec. 12. 1938 in Franklin Co., Va., at the home of a friend (homicide). Era's next orig. marr. cert. is to Oscar Justice Hankins on Aug. 8, 1942 in Henry Co., Va., and his wife is named as Martha Era Massey McMillan; the prior is evidence that Era never married Arthur Lusk. Note: Hodge in 1st sentence above, was George Washington Hodge, Era's 4th husband.
Notes: Marriage (Oscar Justice Hankins):
He single, she once wid. He did defense work for Dan River Cotton Mill & she did textile work for same. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
Notes: Marriage (George Washington Hodge):
3d marr. for both; both a wid. Marr. by P.A. Duckett, Min.
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John Stone and Mary Massey
Husband John Stone
Born: 1810 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Mar 31, 1838 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Massey
AKA: Polly Born: 1815 - VA Died: Bef Oct 5, 1870 Buried:
Children
1 F Eliza Stone
Born: 1840 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M R. Stone
Born: 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Mary Jane Stone
Born: 1843 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Cassandra Elizabeth Stone
AKA: Cassie Born: 1845 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Eleanor Stone
AKA: Nellie Born: 1847 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Newsom Pace Stone
Born: Oct 28, 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 1943 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Josephine Jude Lawrence (1858-1939) Marr: Sep 2, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Nancy Stone
AKA: Nannie Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James Wiley Washburn (1852-1930) Marr: Apr 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Sally Frances Stone
Born: 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
9 M John Stone
Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Massey):
Marr. by P. Walker. Note: Marr. bond is Mar. 31, 1838, marr. date only shows 3-1838. Confusing at 1st glance, but Mar. has 31 days, thus, 3-1838 is short for 3-31-1838. The bond must come before the marr., thus it can only be marriage on Mar. 31, 1838. Transcriptions only show Mar. 1838, which is accurate, by the notation, but wrong in interpretation.
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Thomas Young and Millie C. Massey
Husband Thomas Young
Born: Aug 17, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Giles Young, Sr. (1826- ) Mother: Harriett Cooper (1832- )
Marriage: Jan 8, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Millie C. Massey
Born: 1868 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Clarence Harry Young
Born: Jun 20, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 1960 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 26, 1960 - Carter-Ferguson Cem., Ferrum, VASpouse: Thelma Gray Carter (1915-1994) Marr: 1933-1934
Notes: Marriage (Millie C. Massey):
Roy Thornton Massie and Nila Rena Minter
Husband Roy Thornton Massie
Born: Jan 21, 1924 - Riceville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1972 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Jan 18, 1972 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: May 17, 1969 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nila Rena Minter
Born: Jul 31, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 20, 2012 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: John Francis Minter (1882-1950) Mother: Ella Jane Flanagan (1884-1975)
Other Spouse: Vernes Lee Pace (1905-1987) - Sep 27, 1930 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Raymond Jake Isom (1919-1977) - Oct 18, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Woodrow Goad (1925-1997) - Aug 4, 1973 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nila Rena Minter):
His 2d marr., her 3d; both prev. div. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Vernes Lee Pace):
Divorced in Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Raymond Jake Isom):
His 3d marr., her 2d; both prev. div. Marr. by W.C. Bradley, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Woodrow Goad):
His 2d marr., her 3d (a mistake, this is her 4th); he prev. div., she wid. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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Byron Judson Matheny and Mary Virginia Thress
Husband Byron Judson Matheny
Born: Jul 8, 1911 - Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Aft Dec 4, 1952
Wife Mary Virginia Thress
Born: May 24, 1915 - Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN Died: May 24, 1994 Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Other Spouse: Granville Emerson Minter (1896-1952) - May 12, 1940 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Granville Emerson Minter):
Both single. He a shipping clerk. Marr. by J.L. Maddex, Min.
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William Wentworth Matheny and Frances Norgrave
Husband William Wentworth Matheny
Born: 1666 - Charles Co., MD Died: Dec 1705 - Stafford Co., VA, America Buried:Marriage:
Wife Frances Norgrave
Born: - Stafford Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: George Mason I (1629-1686)
Children
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Benjamin Gilmer Matherly and Shirley Wray Taylor
Husband Benjamin Gilmer Matherly
AKA: Benny Born: Aug 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 2013 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Mar 10, 1951 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Shirley Wray Taylor
Born: Jun 3, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 2004 Buried: - Bryant Cemetery, Spring Garden, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley Wray Taylor):
He 23, she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a salesman. S/o Charlie W. Matherly & Jane Norcutt; D/o Ben E. Taylor & Gladys Barksdale. Marr. by J.T. Cassell, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Carroll Leonard Matherly and Genny Marie Walker
Husband Carroll Leonard Matherly
Born: Apr 29, 1930 - VA Died: Jul 13, 1987 - Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA Buried: - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: 1951
Wife Genny Marie Walker
Born: Dec 22, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 3, 2020 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Leonard Samuel Walker (1907-1956) Mother: Mary Helen Williams (1912-1998)
Children
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Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. and Sallie Jane Norcutt
Husband Charles Watson Matherly, Sr.
AKA: Charlie Born: Aug 31, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 14, 1979 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: May 8, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Sallie Jane Norcutt
Born: Oct 20, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 1971 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Leroy Matherly
Born: Sep 13, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Violet Gay Matherly (1917-1991) Marr: Nov 29, 1933 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NCSpouse: Bessie Rowland (1917-2000) Marr: Dec 16, 1961 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Irene Easley Matherly
Born: Mar 21, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 25, 1981 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Clyde Edward Shreve (1916-1986) Marr: May 8, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Everett Watson Matherly
Born: Jun 11, 1918 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1995 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Maggie Virginia Williams (1913-1958) Marr: Aug 19, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Nancy Turner (1924-2012) Marr: May 30, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Mary Katherine Crumpton (1919-2008) Marr: Mar 24, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Cyril Thomas Matherly
AKA: Cy Born: Dec 31, 1919 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 2000 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Edna Irene Adkins (1923-2013) Marr: Sep 20, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Charles Watson Matherly, Jr.
Born: Sep 3, 1921 - Piney Fork, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 27, 1985 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Irene Pruitt (1927-2006) Marr: Feb 24, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 F Mary Magdalene Matherly
Born: Aug 31, 1923 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 20, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: May 22, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Calvin Coolidge Grant (1924-1951) Marr: Dec 26, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Henry Herman McDowell (1921-2019) Marr: Jun 30, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Velma Mae Matherly
Born: Jun 25, 1925 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 2015 - Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: Dec 30, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Irvin Barksdale Hawker (1926-1980) Marr: Jan 9, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
8 M Benjamin Gilmer Matherly
AKA: Benny Born: Aug 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 2013 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Shirley Wray Taylor (1929-2004) Marr: Mar 10, 1951 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
9 F Edith K. Matherly
Born: Jul 1929 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1984 Buried: - Westhampton Memorial Park, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., VASpouse: Marion L. Barbee (1929-1981) Marr: Dec 31, 1959 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
10 F Clara Matherly
Born: 1930-1935 - VA Died: Buried:
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Charles Watson Matherly, Jr. and Irene Pruitt
Husband Charles Watson Matherly, Jr.
Born: Sep 3, 1921 - Piney Fork, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 27, 1985 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Feb 24, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Irene Pruitt
Born: Sep 10, 1927 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 25, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jul 29, 2006 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Irene Pruitt):
Both single & textile workers. Marr. by R.M. Brewer, Min.
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Claude Washington Merricks, Jr. and Dorothy Edith Matherly
Husband Claude Washington Merricks, Jr.
Born: Oct 1928 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 14, 1973 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Marriage: Jun 21, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Edith Matherly
Born: Jul 6, 1928 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 2016 Buried: - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Edith Matherly):
He 22, she 21. Both single. He born Callands, Va. & she Penhook, Va. He a farmer. S/o Claude Washington Merricks & Sally Ann Austin; D/o Benjamin Harris Matherly & Amanda Belle Steele. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
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Curtis Hughes Oakes and Earler Estelle Matherly
Husband Curtis Hughes Oakes
Born: Dec 21, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 12, 2010 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Tasville Carr Oakes (1885-1957) Mother: Lula Kate Yeatts (1892-1974)
Marriage: Mar 29, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Earler Estelle Matherly
Born: Nov 25, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 20, 2009 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jun 23, 2009 - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Earler Estelle Matherly):
Both single. He worked in a lumber plant. Marr. by J.T. Meadows, Min.
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Everett Watson Matherly and Maggie Virginia Williams
Husband Everett Watson Matherly
Born: Jun 11, 1918 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1995 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Aug 19, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Maggie Virginia Williams
Born: Feb 6, 1913 - Bedford Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Virginia Williams):
He 32, she 37. He single, she div. He born Gretna, Va. & she Bedford Co., Va. Both did textile work. S/o Charles Watson Matherly & Sally Jane Northcutt; D/o Norman Greenberg Williams & Minnie Alice True. Marr, by H.A. Harrell, Min.
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Everett Watson Matherly and Nancy Turner
Husband Everett Watson Matherly
Born: Jun 11, 1918 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 1995 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: May 30, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nancy Turner
AKA: Nannie Born: Jun 22, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 6, 2012 Buried:
Other Spouse: James Oliver Marlow (1916-1985) - Dec 27, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Herman Berkley Yates (1915-1984) - Dec 16, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Philip Turner (1914-1978) - Oct 17, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Turner):
He 40, she 34. He once wid., she once div. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. Both did textile work. S/o Charles Watson Matherly & Sally Jane Norton; D/o Jesse Turner & Nannie Scearce. Marr. by L.W. Cooper, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Oliver Marlow):
He 25, she 17. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army. S/o Matthew Marlow & Nellie Hankins; D/o Jesse Turner & Nannie Scearce. Marr. by H.E. Kolbe, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Herman Berkley Yates):
He 31, she 22. Both single (she was really once divorced). He a merchant & she did textile work. S/o Edward Rufus Yates & Mary Elva Pryor; D/o Jesse Turner & Nannie Jane Scearce. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (James Philip Turner):
He 39, she 29. Both single (this was her 3rd marr.). He in the U.S. Army & she a Nurse. S/o Nathaniel Phillip Turner & Ninnon Turner; D/o Jesse Turner & Nannie Scearce. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Clyde Edward Shreve and Irene Easley Matherly
Husband Clyde Edward Shreve
Born: Jun 25, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1986 Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: James William Shreve (1890-1941) Mother: Elizabeth Widdifield (1894-1966)
Marriage: May 8, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Irene Easley Matherly
Born: Mar 21, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 25, 1981 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Irene Easley Matherly):
He 26, she 25. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army. S/o James W. Shreve & Elizabeth Widdifield; D/o Charlie Matherly & Sallie Jane Norcutt. Marr, by F.H. Morris, Min.
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James Bascom Matherly and Dorothy Neal Shorter
Husband James Bascom Matherly
Born: Jan 7, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 1, 1995 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Nov 29, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Neal Shorter
Born: Feb 22, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 25, 2013 - Hampstead, Pender Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Roy Cabel Shorter (1892-1960) Mother: Mary Frances Carter (1893-1965)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Neal Shorter):
Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a beautician at Draper's Beauty Shop. Marr. by S.R. Bryant, Min.
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James Irvin Matherly and Brenda Fay East
Husband James Irvin Matherly
Born: Jan 6, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 12, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: May 8, 1965 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
Wife Brenda Fay East
Born: Oct 10, 1948 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Brenda Fay East):
Both single. He worked for Bridge Street Motors. Marr. by E.T. Jones, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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James Irvin Matherly and Dorothy Jean Wilson
Husband James Irvin Matherly
Born: Jan 6, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jul 12, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Nov 3, 1984 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Dorothy Jean Wilson
Born: Dec 8, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 14, 2015 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 17, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Jerry Hollandsworth Barrow (1930-1970) - Bet Jan and Mar 1963
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Jean Wilson):
His 2d marr., her 3d; he prev. div., she wid. Marr. by G.F. Golfrn, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Jerry Hollandsworth Barrow):
Their dau. Jerrie was born Dec. 4, 1963.
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Leroy Matherly and Violet Gay Matherly
Husband Leroy Matherly
Born: Sep 13, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Nov 29, 1933 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
Wife Violet Gay Matherly
Born: Mar 20, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 1991 Buried: - Hollywood Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Other Spouse: Gerald Page Reynolds, Sr. (1905-1988) - Dec 1, 1952 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Violet Gay Matherly):
He 22 & she 21. He was a farmer. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Gerald Page Reynolds, Sr.):
He twice div., she once div. He a farmer. Marr. by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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Leroy Matherly and Bessie Rowland
Husband Leroy Matherly
Born: Sep 13, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Dec 16, 1961 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Bessie Rowland
Born: Dec 23, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2000 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bessie Rowland):
He 49, she 47. Both once div., & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Charlie Matherly & Sallie Norcutt; D/o Will Rowland & Geter Adams. Marr. by W.G. Elliott, Min.
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Henry Herman McDowell and Mary Magdalene Matherly
Husband Henry Herman McDowell
Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 26, 2019 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Jun 30, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Magdalene Matherly
Born: Aug 31, 1923 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 20, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: May 22, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Other Spouse: Calvin Coolidge Grant (1924-1951) - Dec 26, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Magdalene Matherly):
Both single, she once wid. Both did textile work. Marr. by W.C. Bradley, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Calvin Coolidge Grant):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by R.G. McLees, Min.
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Melvin Berkley Matherly and Mattie Lee Waller
Husband Melvin Berkley Matherly
Born: May 25, 1911 - Bedford Co., VA Died: Sep 18, 1977 - MCV, North Hospital, Richmond, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VAMarriage: Nov 25, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mattie Lee Waller
Born: Jun 16, 1912 - VA Died: Apr 20, 1980 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Fred Cabel Matherly, Sr.
Born: Apr 17, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 15, 2006 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Emma Vivian Haley (1940-2016) Marr: Jan 23, 1960 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Lee Waller):
Raymond Clark Matherly and Roslyn Elaine Walker
Husband Raymond Clark Matherly
Born: Oct 8, 1935 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 30, 1973 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Mar 20, 1954 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Roslyn Elaine Walker
Born: Apr 22, 1937 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 26, 2015 Buried: - Forrest Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Leonard Samuel Walker (1907-1956) Mother: Mary Helen Williams (1912-1998)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Roslyn Elaine Walker):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by J.V. DeFoe, Min.
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Roger Lee Matherly and Yen Piroomboon
Husband Roger Lee Matherly
Born: Feb 22, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 2020 - Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL Buried:
Father: Willard Jesse Matherly, Sr. (1915-1983) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Rigney (1919-1986)
Marriage: Sep 6, 1974 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Yen Piroomboon
Born: Aug 12, 1952 - Thailand, Southeast Asia Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Yen Piroomboon):
He 24, she 22. He single., she once div. S/o Willard J. Matherly & Mary Rigney; D/o Camroon Piroomboom & Cam Mailam. Marr. Sep. 9, 1974, Blairs, Va., by M.T. Souell, Min.
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Samuel Harrison Matherly and Nellie Beck
Husband Samuel Harrison Matherly
Born: Mar 5, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 2006 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Willard Jesse Matherly, Sr. (1915-1983) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Rigney (1919-1986)
Marriage: Apr 4, 1964 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nellie Beck
Born: Jan 23, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Beck):
He 20, she 16. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Willard Jesse Matherly & Lizzie Rigney; D/o Henry T. Beck & Laura Wilson. Marr. Apr. 4, 1964, Chatham, Va., in a civil ceremony.
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Tony Lee Matherly and Deborah Kay Hankins
Husband Tony Lee Matherly
Born: Oct 29, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 6, 2016 Buried: Nov 9, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Thomas Matherly (1930-1997) Mother: Evelyn Maxine Johnston (1934-2006)
Marriage: Aug 11, 1980 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Deborah Kay Hankins
AKA: Debbie Born: Aug 25, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Harvey Malcolm Hankins (1921-2006) Mother: Eunice Johnson Dillon (1923-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Deborah Kay Hankins):
Both single. Marr. by S.T. Johnson, Min.
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