Joseph William Merriman and Minnie Lee Stanley
Husband Joseph William Merriman
AKA: Joe Born: Apr 22, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 12, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894) Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846- )
Marriage: Jan 11, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Minnie Lee Stanley
Born: Mar 28, 1880 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 9, 1969 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Samuel H. Stanley (1855- ) Mother: Lucy Ann Stone (1858- )
Other Spouse: Henry Alfred Thomason (1876-1953) - Feb 7, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Lee Stanley):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Henry Alfred Thomason):
Joseph William Merriman and Idella Stovall Thomasson
Husband Joseph William Merriman
AKA: Joe Born: Apr 22, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 12, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894) Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846- )
Marriage: Sep 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Idella Stovall Thomasson
AKA: Ida Born: Mar 14, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 1967 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Jasper Thomasson (1856-1930) Mother: Julia M. Edwards (1855-1886)
Children
1 M Robert L. Merriman
Born: Sep 13, 1908 Died: Sep 13, 1908 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Irene Merriman
Born: May 21, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 1964 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: William Carter Dalton (1904-1971) Marr: Dec 25, 1927 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Forest H. Hall (1909-1991)
3 F Gladys Ross Merriman
Born: Jul 19, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 5, 2006 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC Buried: Jul 8, 2006 - Graham Mem. Park, Swepsonville, NCSpouse: Harry Edward Jarrett (1909-1971) Marr: Mar 21, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M James Everett Merriman, Sr.
Born: May 2, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Gunter (1912-2003)
5 M William Tabor Merriman
Born: Sep 26, 1918 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV Died: Aug 21, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Ruby Aileen Shelton (1926-2018) Marr: Feb 15, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 M Jesse Nolen Merriman
Born: Dec 7, 1920 Died: Oct 23, 1967 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Etta Handy (1922-1991)
7 F Sarah Janet Merriman
Born: Dec 7, 1920 Died: Sep 1921 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
8 F Hazel Ruth Merriman
Born: Nov 2, 1922 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 20, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 21, 1952 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Curtis Hall Martin, Sr. (1921-2007) Marr: Apr 12, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Idella Stovall Thomasson):
Edwin Brice Taylor and Lelia Grace Merriman
Husband Edwin Brice Taylor
Born: Oct 24, 1925 - Amherst Co., VA Died: Aug 25, 2002 - Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Apr 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lelia Grace Merriman
Born: Jan 22, 1931 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2025 - Synder Nursing Home, Salem, VA Buried: Mar 10, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Rue Richard Merriman (1878-1945) Mother: Lucy Ethel Mills (1894-1977)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lelia Grace Merriman):
He 22, she 17. 1st marr. He born Amherst Co., Va. & she Ridgeway, Va. He worked for DuPont & she a sales lady for F.W. Woolworth Co. S/o Arthur Marion Taylor & Callie Florence Phillips; D/o Rue Richard Merriman & Lucy Ethel Mills. Marr. Apr. 24, 1948, Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Louis Gerald Merriman and Hazel Payne
Husband Louis Gerald Merriman
AKA: Jerry Born: Jul 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 17, 2012 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John William Merriman (1903-1996) Mother: Nannie Katherine Gravely (1903-2001)
Marriage: Apr 12, 1959 - Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Hazel Payne
Born: Jan 17, 1929 - Wythe Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel Payne):
His 1st & her 2nd marr. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Edward Lee Shelton and Lucy Dillard Merriman
Husband Edward Lee Shelton
Born: Dec 28, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 13, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Bass Shelton (1870-1935) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Fulcher (1878-1966)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Dillard Merriman
Born: Oct 21, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 2006 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 18, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951) Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Dillard Merriman):
William Andrew Miles and Lucy F. Merriman
Husband William Andrew Miles
AKA: Willie Born: Sep 30, 1860 - VA Died: Nov 28, 1919 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Riley Harrison Miles (1832- ) Mother: Sarah Jane Robertson (1840- )
Marriage: Dec 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy F. Merriman
Born: Sep 1, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 1910 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Mother: Mary A. Merriman (1843- )
Children
1 M John Allen Miles
Born: Nov 12, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 16, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Clara Lee Clark (1892-1990) Marr: Dec 25, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
2 F Hattie Jane Miles
Born: Apr 27, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 7, 1981 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: William Bennett Clark (1899-1959) Marr: 1918
3 F Minnie L. Miles
Born: Jul 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 M Richard H. Miles
Born: Nov 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M James Alvah Miles
Born: Jan 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 6, 1946 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Velda Nelson (1896-1976)
6 M William Harrison Miles, Sr.
AKA: Hass Born: Jan 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Dora Dell Tilley (1895-1980) Marr: Abt 1917-1918 - Henry Co., VA
7 M George Spencer Miles
Born: Nov 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 20, 1990 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lillie Mae Clark (1903-1983) Marr: Dec 25, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
8 F Nellie Brown Miles
AKA: Nell Born: Feb 11, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1999 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: James Earl Rea (1906-1959) Marr: Feb 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
9 M David R. Miles
Born: Sep 4, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 11, 1992 - VA Buried:Spouse: Thelma Marshall (1908- ) Marr: 1931 - McDowell Co., WV
Notes: Marriage (Lucy F. Merriman):
James Burton Wilkinson and Martha Sue Merriman
Husband James Burton Wilkinson
Born: Oct 18, 1894 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Apr 1, 1964 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Apr 3, 1964 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Oct 8, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Martha Sue Merriman
Born: Sep 17, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951) Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)
Children
1 F Katherine Marie Wilkinson
Born: Sep 19, 1926 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: May 19, 2010 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC Buried: May 22, 2010 - Lewisville UMC, Lewisville, NCSpouse: Richard Fuller Wagner, Sr. (1922-2014) Marr: Jul 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Warren Leon Wilkinson
AKA: Popeye Born: Apr 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Barbara Ann Stegall (1935-2008) Marr: Aug 25, 1962 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Sue Merriman):
Mary A. Merriman
Husband
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary A. Merriman
Born: Sep 1843 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906) Mother: Mary E. Bousman (1820-1855)
Children
1 F Lucy F. Merriman
Born: Sep 1, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 1910 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: William Andrew Miles (1860-1919) Marr: Dec 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Eliza Jane Merriman
Born: 1875-1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1930 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: David Sherman Patterson (1874-1961) Marr: Feb 19, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
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Charles Pickurel and Mary Alice Merriman
Husband Charles Pickurel
Born: Jul 1, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 1993 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Thomas Furlong Pickurel (1869-1934) Mother: Mary Lou Minter (1878-1958)
Marriage: Sep 21, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Alice Merriman
Born: Oct 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 24, 1949 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Rue Richard Merriman (1878-1945) Mother: Lucy Ethel Mills (1894-1977)
Children
1 M Charles Douglas Pickurel
AKA: Doug Born: Feb 5, 1935 - VA Died: Oct 9, 2017 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Minnie Marie Biggs (1934-2015) Marr: 1953-1954
2 F Jean Carol Pickurel
Born: Oct 29, 1937 - VA Died: Nov 21, 2023 Buried: Nov 25, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Claude Robert Jackson (1938-2006) Marr: Jun 30, 1981 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Merriman):
Herman Padgett and Mattie May Merriman
Husband Herman Padgett
Born: 1905 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 25, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mattie May Merriman
Born: Aug 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 1996 Buried:
Father: Cabel L. Merriman (1879- ) Mother: Elizabeth L. Hunter (1880- )
Children
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Milton Buford Merriman, Sr. and Frances Inez Meade
Husband Milton Buford Merriman, Sr.
Born: Mar 13, 1932 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 30, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Colonel Benjamin Merriman (1911-2001) Mother: Annie Pearl Mullins (1910/1911- )
Marriage: Dec 21, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Frances Inez Meade
Born: Aug 12, 1951 - Russell Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Frances Inez Meade):
His 2d marr. (prev. div.), & she single. Marr. by C.L. Kirkman, Min.
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Robert Lee Thomasson and Nannie Elizabeth Merriman
Husband Robert Lee Thomasson
AKA: Bob Born: Aug 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 12, 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 24, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Elizabeth Merriman
Born: Apr 30, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Cabel L. Merriman (1879- ) Mother: Elizabeth L. Hunter (1880- )
Children
1 M Clyde M. Thomasson
Born: Apr 14, 1928 Died: Mar 30, 2002 Buried:
2 M Ralph Engles Thomasson, Sr.
Born: Jun 23, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 23, 2003 Buried: - Pensacola Mem. Gdns., Pensacola, FLSpouse: Shirley Ann Joyce (1933-2009) Marr: May 11, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
3 M John Turner Thomasson
AKA: J. T. Born: Sep 14, 1932 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2012 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elizabeth Merriman):
Harry Jones Shumate, Sr. and Pattie Snow Merriman
Husband Harry Jones Shumate, Sr.
Born: Oct 12, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 18, 1982 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC Buried: Dec 20, 1982 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
Father: Henry Jones Shumate (1859-1928) Mother: Mary Prillaman (1876-1909)
Marriage: Apr 23, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Pattie Snow Merriman
Born: Feb 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 1989 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC Buried: - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935) Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pattie Snow Merriman):
Paul Edward Merriman and Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins
Husband Paul Edward Merriman
Born: Nov 3, 1933 - Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN Died: Mar 2, 1993 - Lee Co., FL Buried: - Nebo Mem. Pk. Cem., Martinsville, INMarriage: May 25, 1962 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
Wife Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins
Born: Aug 2, 1942 - IN Died: Buried:
Father: James Smith Hankins, Sr. (1915-2007) Mother: L'Jeanne Ridenhaur Gray (1919-1981)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins):
He once div., she single. He was retired & she a bookkeeper. Marr. by P.E. Messinger, Min. Div. June 1991, then remarried each other Jul. 16, 1992, Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana.
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Reed Marshall Merriman and Nannie Marie Spencer
Husband Reed Marshall Merriman
Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935) Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)
Marriage: May 13, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Marie Spencer
AKA: Nannie Born: Jul 22, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: James Russell Wood (1918-1971) - Nov 14, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Marie Spencer):
Both single. Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Russell Wood):
Both once div. He worded for the City of Martinsville & she did textile work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Reed Marshall Merriman and Nannie S. Wood
Husband Reed Marshall Merriman
Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935) Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)
Marriage:
Wife Nannie S. Wood
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Reed Marshall Merriman and Lillie Hope Wilson
Husband Reed Marshall Merriman
Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935) Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)
Marriage:
Wife Lillie Hope Wilson
Born: Apr 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 2003 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Henry Drewry Wilson, Sr. (1875-1949) Mother: Sallie Beth Wilson (1882-1956)
Children
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Rue Richard Merriman and Lucy Ethel Mills
Husband Rue Richard Merriman
Born: Mar 16, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 19, 1945 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906) Mother: Martha Ann Wells (1839- )
Marriage: Jun 28, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Ethel Mills
Born: Oct 21, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1977 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Mills (1850-1926) Mother: Lelia Maude Haynes (1872-1912)
Children
1 F Mary Alice Merriman
Born: Oct 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 24, 1949 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Charles Pickurel (1909-1993) Marr: Sep 21, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Hazel Merriman
Born: May 29, 1928 - VA Died: Dec 3, 1935 - VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
3 F Lelia Grace Merriman
Born: Jan 22, 1931 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2025 - Synder Nursing Home, Salem, VA Buried: Mar 10, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Edwin Brice Taylor (1925-2002) Marr: Apr 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 M James Moyer Merriman
Born: Nov 26, 1936 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 28, 2022 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Ethel Mills):
D. L. Smith and Sallie L. Merriman
Husband D. L. Smith
Born: 1899 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Sallie L. Merriman
Born: 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Cabel L. Merriman (1879- ) Mother: Elizabeth L. Hunter (1880- )
Children
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J. Darian Smith and Susan Merriman
Husband J. Darian Smith
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Susan Merriman
Born: 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Burton Merriman (1847-1926) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Shelton (1850-1923)
Children
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Richard Edward Napier, Sr. and Virginia Dare Merriman
Husband Richard Edward Napier, Sr.
Born: Aug 27, 1925 - Richmond, VA Died: May 31, 1999 - VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Mar 21, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Dare Merriman
Born: Sep 3, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 25, 1999 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Dewey Merriman (1900-1966) Mother: Mattie Virginia Richardson (1903-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Merriman):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a student at Perry Business School. Marr. by L.R. Broughmon, Min.
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William H. Merriman and Susan T. Wells
Husband William H. Merriman
Born: Mar 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906) Mother: Mary E. Bousman (1820-1855)
Marriage: Dec 12, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan T. Wells
Born: Jan 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Richard Wells (1794- ) Mother: Susan Davis (1800-Bef 1880)
Children
1 M Richard D. Merriman
Born: Oct 1872 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Harry Luther Merriman
Born: Jul 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1947 Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Charlotte Steven Belton (1888-1961) Marr: Nov 16, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Anna Redd Merriman
AKA: Annie Born: Jan 3, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 23, 1971 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VASpouse: George Thomas Clark (1882-1943) Marr: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Susan T. Wells):
William Tabor Merriman and Ruby Aileen Shelton
Husband William Tabor Merriman
Born: Sep 26, 1918 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV Died: Aug 21, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph William Merriman (1881-1955) Mother: Idella Stovall Thomasson (1880-1967)
Marriage: Feb 15, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruby Aileen Shelton
Born: Apr 6, 1926 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Died: Feb 9, 2018 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 13, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Aileen Shelton):
Both single. He worked for Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. & she worked in the Martinsville Cotton Mill. Marr. by G.F. Overstreet, Min.
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William Thomas Merriman and Georgia Anna Wells
Husband William Thomas Merriman
AKA: Willie Born: Jun 12, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 4, 1956 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jan 5, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935) Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)
Marriage: Dec 29, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Georgia Anna Wells
AKA: Georgianne Born: Jul 22, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 2, 1984 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Richard Wells (1866- ) Mother: Mary Belle Burroughs (1870- )
Other Spouse: Arthur Woodfin Miller (1904-1976) - Aug 30, 1957 - Princess Anne Co., VA
Children
1 F Betty Bethelene Merriman
Born: Aug 1, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 7, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Douglas Earl Davis (1926-1985) Marr: Dec 22, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Georgia Anna Wells):
He 26, she 19.
Notes: Marriage (Arthur Woodfin Miller):
Both once widowed. He self-employed. Marr. by H.C. Barton, Jr., Min.
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Barney Phil Merritt and Betty Jean Shropshire
Husband Barney Phil Merritt
Born: 1941-1942 Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 27, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Betty Jean Shropshire
Born: 1943 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: William Gordon Shropshire (1900-1974) Mother: Ruby Pearl Martin (1903-1964)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Jean Shropshire):
Benjamin Ingram Owens and Jessie Merritt
Husband Benjamin Ingram Owens
AKA: Ben Born: Jul 25, 1884 - Drew Co., AR Died: Oct 27, 1964 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Buried: - Oakland Cem., Monticello., AR
Father: Milton Hubert Owens (1846-1897) Mother: Martha Caroline Hankins (1849-1928)
Marriage: May 14, 1905 - Drew Co., AR
Wife Jessie Merritt
Born: 1887 - Tillar, Drew Co., AR Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Henry Owens
Born: 1905 - AR Died: Buried:
2 F Lena Owens
Born: 1914 - MS Died: Buried:
3 F Jose B. Owens
Born: 1919 - MS Died: Buried:
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William Lincoln Merritt and Fannie Lelia O'Dell
Husband William Lincoln Merritt
Born: Nov 5, 1911 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 5, 1961 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Martin Luther Merritt (1857-1928) Mother: Katie Frances Anglin (1878-1953)
Marriage: Sep 4, 1956 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Fannie Lelia O'Dell
Born: May 1, 1919 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 10, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: William Cameron O'Dell (1881-1948) Mother: Fannie Scales Craddock (1894-1983)
Other Spouse: Joseph Calvin Marlowe (1916-1977) - Mar 21, 1962 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Lelia O'Dell):
He 44, she 37. S/o Martin L. & Katie F. Merritt; D/o William C. & Fannie Odell. Marr. by J.W. Tuttle, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Joseph Calvin Marlowe):
He 45, she 42. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Bruce Alan Minthorne and Gloria Eugenia Meruvia
Husband Bruce Alan Minthorne
Born: Jun 16, 1961 - W. Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 1, 1983 - Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA
Wife Gloria Eugenia Meruvia
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Junius Davies Messer and Ruth Dalton Philpott
Husband Junius Davies Messer
Born: Feb 18, 1897 - Haywood Co., NC Died: Jul 23, 1953 - Hampton, VA Buried:Marriage: Jun 2, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Dalton Philpott
Born: Feb 12, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 21, 1984 - Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:
Father: Capt., Benjamin Watkins Leigh Philpott (1839-1917) Mother: Charlotte Foster (1850-1923)
Children
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Robert P. Messer and Jane Josephine Swann
Husband Robert P. Messer
Born: 1861 - NC Died: 1946 - Fulton Co., GA Buried: - Hopewell Bapt. Ch. Cem., Oakman, GAMarriage: Sep 19, 1909 - Bartow Co., GA
Wife Jane Josephine Swann
Born: Jul 7, 1877 - Gordon Co., GA Died: Jul 12, 1927 - Carters, Murray Co., GA Buried: - Hopewell Bapt. Ch. Cem., Oakman, GA
Father: Joseph M. Swann (1849-1911) Mother: Carolyn Virginia Fuller (1852-1940)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jane Josephine Swann):
Lee Steve Methvien and Della Marie Prince
Husband Lee Steve Methvien
Born: Feb 22, 1919 - Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, LA Died: Apr 20, 2001 - Houston, Harris Co., TX Buried: - Oak Bower Cem., Oak Bower, ARMarriage: Jul 3, 1948 - Hot Spring Co., AR
Wife Della Marie Prince
Born: Jul 5, 1914 - Bismarck, Hot Spring Co., AR Died: Apr 2, 1994 - Harris Co., TX Buried: - Oak Bower Cem., Oak Bower, AR
Father: General Simon Prince (1895- ) Mother: Nannie Miller (1898- )
Children
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George W. Nunn and Victoria E. Metts
Husband George W. Nunn
Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John A. Nunn (1808- ) Mother: Elizabeth A. Byrd (1819- )
Marriage: Feb 24, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Victoria E. Metts
Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Sally Ada Nunn
Born: Jul 20, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1974 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jacob Ewell Frith (1888-1948) Marr: Apr 7, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Ann Nunn
AKA: Annie Born: Aug 3, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 5, 1993 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:Spouse: Stafford William Ramsey (1896-1981) Marr: Dec 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Victoria E. Metts):
Albert Franklin Thomason and Cassandra Beulah Metz
Husband Albert Franklin Thomason
AKA: Frank Born: May 22, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 31, 1953 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916) Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Cassandra Beulah Metz
AKA: Cassie Born: Aug 4, 1883 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 1966 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923) Mother: Martha Jane Nunn (1845-1927)
Children
1 F Celestia O'Dell Thomason
Born: Jul 1, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 1964 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jesse Lee Prillaman (1903-1966) Marr: Apr 15, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Owen Clifton Thomason
AKA: O. C. Born: Feb 20, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 26, 2006 - Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Dorothy Marie Bryant (1920-2002) Marr: Jun 21, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
3 M Howard Wilson Thomason
Born: May 7, 1927 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 27, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Marion Emma Keatts (1927-1993) Marr: May 7, 1949 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Cassandra Beulah Metz):
Delma Gale Young and Elsie Willie Metz
Husband Delma Gale Young
Born: May 26, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1975 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Milton Lee Young (1884-1957) Mother: Annie Morris Turner (1893-1982)
Marriage: Nov 14, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Elsie Willie Metz
Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 25, 2008 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885- ) Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elsie Willie Metz):
Both single. He a bookkeeper. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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George Wilbur Metz, Sr. and Elsie Fountain Thomasson
Husband George Wilbur Metz, Sr.
AKA: Willie Born: Jul 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923) Mother: Martha Jane Nunn (1845-1927)
Marriage: Jan 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elsie Fountain Thomasson
Born: Jun 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916) Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)
Children
1 F Julia M. Metz
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Ralph G. Metz
Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Inez Metz
Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Elsie Willie Metz
Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 25, 2008 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Delma Gale Young (1913-1975) Marr: Nov 14, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 M John Wilson Metz
Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 7, 2011 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
6 M George Wilbur Metz, Jr.
Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Elsie Fountain Thomasson):
George Wilbur Metz, Jr. and Betty Ruth Mullins
Husband George Wilbur Metz, Jr.
Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885- ) Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886- )
Marriage: Aug 15, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Betty Ruth Mullins
Born: 1934 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Mayor Mullins (1897-1982) Mother: Iris Thelma Lavinder (1909-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Ruth Mullins):
Both single. He a farmer & she worked for Bassett Table Co. Marr. by R.C. Lithicum, Sr., Min.
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John Henry Metz and Martha Jane Nunn
Husband John Henry Metz
Born: Jun 1, 1835 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1923 Buried: - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VAMarriage: Sep 17, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Nunn
Born: Jan 1, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 1927 Buried: - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John A. Nunn (1808- ) Mother: Elizabeth A. Byrd (1819- )
Children
1 F Cassandra Beulah Metz
AKA: Cassie Born: Aug 4, 1883 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 1966 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Albert Franklin Thomason (1875-1953) Marr: Dec 23, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
2 M George Wilbur Metz, Sr.
AKA: Willie Born: Jul 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886- ) Marr: Jan 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Nunn):
John Wilson Metz and Virginia Dare Mullins
Husband John Wilson Metz
Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 7, 2011 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885- ) Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886- )
Marriage: Dec 20, 1964 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Dare Mullins
Born: Apr 20, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Mullins):
Both single. He a farmer & she a secretary. Marr. by G.D. Greenway, Min.
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Orrin Wilson Thomasson and Martha B. Metz
Husband Orrin Wilson Thomasson
Born: Dec 3, 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1954 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: May 5, 1954 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916) Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha B. Metz
AKA: Mattie Born: Oct 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jan 21, 1920 Buried:
Children
1 M Percy Allen Thomasson
Born: Dec 12, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 1969 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Lucy Ann Frith (1900-1990) Marr: Dec 11, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Henry Owen Thomasson
Born: Feb 20, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1995 Buried: - Resthaven Mem. Gdns., Frederick, MDSpouse: Cosie Brooks Mason (1902-1993) Marr: Abt 1935
3 M Orrin Fletcher Thomasson
Born: Dec 11, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1987 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Jan 26, 1987 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Kathryn Ruby Matthews (1912-1991) Marr: Feb 17, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Mary I. Thomasson
Born: 1913 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Martha B. Metz):
William Lewis Meyers and Ruby Arlene Amos
Husband William Lewis Meyers
Born: Apr 10, 1914 - Bronx Co., New York, NY Died: Dec 23, 1998 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA Buried: - Beahms Chapel Cem., Luray, VAMarriage: Nov 5, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruby Arlene Amos
Born: Sep 22, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Oscar Washington Amos (1915-1987) Mother: Lucille Adkins (1912-1978)
Other Spouse: Philip Vernon Prillaman - Mar 23, 1955 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Edward Philpott Jones - Aft Jun 25, 1974
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Arlene Amos):
He 74, she 55. His 2d marr. (prev. wid.) & her 3d (prev. wid). S/o William H. Myers & Mildred Eyre; D/o Oscar Washington Amos & Lucile nmn Adkins. Marr. Nov. 5, 1988 in Martinsville, Va., by A.E. Beam, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Philip Vernon Prillaman):
Both 21 & single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He in the U.S. Air Force & she did textile work. S/o Vance Prillaman & Etta Mae Richardson; D/o Oscar Washington Amos & Lucille Adkins. Marr. Mar. 23, 1955, Henry Co., by C.J. McBride, Min.; Div. Oct. 27, 1978, Henry Co., Va.
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Wilson Carper Rakes and Christine Ann Michael
Husband Wilson Carper Rakes
Born: Jan 17, 1911 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA Died: Mar 9, 1986 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Mar 11, 1986 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Thaxton Rakes (1870-1947) Mother: Nancy Ann Janney (1876-1948)
Marriage: Dec 9, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Christine Ann Michael
Born: 1911 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC Died: 1993 Buried:
Children
1 M Robert Edward Rakes
Born: Dec 22, 1928 - NC Died: Mar 18, 1992 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jeanne Kent Wimbish (1931- ) Marr: Jan 22, 1956 - Patrick Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Christine Ann Michael):
George William Michael, Jr. and Brenda Cheryl Overton
Husband George William Michael, Jr.
Born: Mar 19, 1950 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Died: Dec 8, 1989 - Randolph Co., NC Buried: - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NCMarriage: Aug 6, 1977 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Brenda Cheryl Overton
Born: Apr 24, 1958 - Eatontown, Monmouth Co., NJ Died: Buried:
Father: John Willie Overton (1929-1971) Mother:
Children
1 M John Christian Michael (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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John M. Michaels and Myrtle Scearce
Husband John M. Michaels
Born: 1893 - York Co., SC Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 12, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Scearce
Born: 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Daniel Scearce (1856- ) Mother: Mary Beck (1860- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Scearce):
John Arthur Middleton and Naomi Jane Webb
Husband John Arthur Middleton
Born: Jan 18, 1882 - NC Died: Mar 17, 1960 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Mar 19, 1960 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Huntsville, NCMarriage:
Wife Naomi Jane Webb
Born: Apr 13, 1893 - NC Died: Aug 21, 1936 Buried: - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Huntsville, NC
Children
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Marion Midkiff and Evelyn Elaine Thacker
Husband Marion Midkiff
Born: Sep 28, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 3, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: May 5, 1972 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: William Reuben Midkiff (1902-1961) Mother: Rachel Dillon (1906-2000)
Marriage: Jul 3, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Evelyn Elaine Thacker
Born: May 23, 1925 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 2, 2016 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Dorsey Cabel Thacker (1899-1960) Mother: Lenora D. Odell (1903-1978)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Elaine Thacker):
Both single. He worked for Dan River Mills & she for Virginia Underwear Knitting Mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Jesse William Mikles and Myrtle Ruth Watkins
Husband Jesse William Mikles
Born: Sep 1, 1900 Died: May 11, 1984 Buried: - Douglas Cem., East Bent, NCMarriage:
Wife Myrtle Ruth Watkins
Born: Mar 29, 1897 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1943 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 27, 1943 - Matrimony PBC Cem., Price, NC
Father: Rufus Fountain Watkins (1859-1929) Mother: Emma Lea Richardson (1876-1957)
Children
1 F Margaret Onell Mikles
Born: Aug 25, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 18, 2021 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Charles Henry Ferguson (1924-2010) Marr: Apr 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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John Thomas Milam and Emily B. Milam
Husband John Thomas Milam
AKA: Tom Born: Nov 5, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: John W. Milam (1820- ) Mother: Susanna W. Chaney (1822- )
Marriage: Oct 25, 1880 - Halifax Co., VA
Wife Emily B. Milam
Born: Jun 1857 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Milam ( -Bef 1881) Mother: Martha T. Shepherd (1815- )
Children
1 F Lessie Willie Milam
Born: Jan 18, 1890 - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 1955 - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Spouse: James Nathan Davis (1889-1973) Marr: Nov 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Jessie Thomas Milam
AKA: Jim Born: Oct 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Annie D. Moore (1902- ) Marr: Aug 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Dudley Milam
Born: Jul 10, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Ruth Milam
Born: Mar 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Eva Etta Milam
Born: May 26, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1987 Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Dudley Courtland Moore (1909-1998) Marr: Mar 17, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Emily B. Milam):
They were cousins of the same surname.
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Dudley Courtland Moore and Eva Etta Milam
Husband Dudley Courtland Moore
Born: Aug 22, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1998 Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: David Harrison Moore (1861-1935) Mother: Julia Elizabeth Owen (1870-1947)
Marriage: Mar 17, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Eva Etta Milam
Born: May 26, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1987 Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John Thomas Milam (1856- ) Mother: Emily B. Milam (1857- )
Children
1 F Ruth Ann Moore
Born: May 2, 1938 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Oct 20, 2016 Buried: Oct 24, 2016 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Jr. (1937-2001) Marr: Sep 12, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Eva Etta Milam):
Jack Watson Milam, Sr. and Margaret Mae Mills
Husband Jack Watson Milam, Sr.
Born: Apr 20, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 1968 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Milam Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VAMarriage: Aug 26, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Margaret Mae Mills
Born: Aug 5, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2016 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Apr 12, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Robert Lee Gravely (1918-2014) - Aug 7, 1969 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Mae Mills):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by R.J. Barber, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Gravely):
He once div. & she wid. Marr. Aug. 7, 1969 in Blairs, Va., by W.T. Sorrell, Min.
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Jessie Thomas Milam and Annie D. Moore
Husband Jessie Thomas Milam
AKA: Jim Born: Oct 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Thomas Milam (1856- ) Mother: Emily B. Milam (1857- )
Marriage: Aug 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Annie D. Moore
Born: 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: David Harrison Moore (1861-1935) Mother: Julia Elizabeth Owen (1870-1947)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie D. Moore):
John Milam and Martha T. Shepherd
Husband John Milam
Born: Died: Bef 1881 Buried:Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Caswell Co., NC
Wife Martha T. Shepherd
Born: 1815 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Betty J. Milam
Born: 1855 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M John W. Milam
Born: 1856 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Emily B. Milam
Born: Jun 1857 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: John Thomas Milam (1856- ) Marr: Oct 25, 1880 - Halifax Co., VA
4 F Sarah F. Milam
Born: 1862 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Edwin Carter (1866- ) Marr: Dec 23, 1896 - Halifax Co., VA
5 M Samuel S. Milam
Born: 1864 - VA Died: Buried:
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Andrew Jackson Miles and Martha A. Pratt
Husband Andrew Jackson Miles
AKA: Jack Born: Nov 1827 - VA Died: Buried: - Miles Cem., Oak Level, VA
Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Sr. (1800-1877) Mother: Mahala Oxley (1810-1882)
Marriage: Abt 1853-1854
Wife Martha A. Pratt
Born: 1834 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried: - Miles Cem., Oak Level, VA
Father: Felix Pratt (1806- ) Mother: Patience Wells (1808- )
Children
1 M John W. Miles
Born: Oct 16, 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 13, 1946 Buried:Spouse: Corrina Cox (1853- ) Marr: Nov 28, 1878 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Harriett Seay (1854-1910) Marr: Apr 27, 1892 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Harriett G. Shumate (1887- ) Marr: Sep 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Benjamin Franklin Miles
Born: 1857 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
3 F Mary Susanna Miles
AKA: Susan Born: Jan 1, 1860 - NC Died: Jun 7, 1937 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Harden Hairston Burgess, Sr. (1854-1937) Marr: Mar 16, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Sarah Alice Miles
Born: Dec 1864 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1911 Buried: - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VASpouse: John Francis Garrett (1861-1932) Marr: Nov 23, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Joseph Miles
Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Fannie Covington (1867- ) Marr: Jun 14, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Emma Virginia Miles
Born: Dec 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 1910 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co, VA, USA Buried: Jan 10, 1910 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VASpouse: William Leftridge Wilson (1871-1913) Marr: Dec 10, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
7 M George Miles
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 M Rufus J. Miles
Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lucy Seay (1875- ) Marr: Dec 28, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
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Roger S. Miller and Annie Laura Miles
Husband Roger S. Miller
Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 4, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie Laura Miles
Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Lawson H. Miles (1825- ) Mother: Elizabeth Jane Montgomery (1825- )
Other Spouse: J. L. Gilley (1855-Bef 1901) - Dec 26, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Laura Miles):
Both widowed.
Notes: Marriage (J. L. Gilley):
Leonard Morris Wingfield and Annie Mae Miles
Husband Leonard Morris Wingfield
Born: Sep 15, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 30, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Lewis Wingfield (1865-1940) Mother: Lou Emma Beal (1868-1915)
Marriage: Apr 25, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie Mae Miles
Born: Mar 22, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 25, 1968 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Jr. (1847- ) Mother: Virginia Freeman (1870- )
Other Spouse: Arthur Baxter Agee (1907-1962) - Jul 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Tina Wingfield
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Ethel Morris Wingfield
Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George Junior Caudle (1912- ) Marr: May 19, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Virginia Caroline Wingfield
Born: Feb 8, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 2017 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mount Dean Handy (1917-1987) Marr: Jul 23, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Emma Louise Wingfield
Born: Feb 10, 1923 - Mercer Co., WV Died: Jan 20, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Hullett Williams (Cir 1914- ) Marr: Jul 17, 1938 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Miles):
Both single. As of the 1920 census they don't have any children.
Notes: Marriage (Arthur Baxter Agee):
Marr. rec. trans., shows both single. However, Annie was prev. married, and understated her age by about 9-years. Annie is indeed the same person because her parents on both census and the marriage record are the same.
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Arnold Walker Miles and Martha Evelyn Osborne
Husband Arnold Walker Miles
Born: Sep 25, 1887 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 1947 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Aug 19, 1947 - Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Jr. (1847- ) Mother: Virginia Freeman (1870- )
Marriage: Dec 12, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Martha Evelyn Osborne
Born: Cir 1907 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Evelyn Osborne):
Married in a civil cermony; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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