Early Southside Virginia Families



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Walter Coles Mills and Roxy Lee Scearce




Husband Walter Coles Mills

         Born: Jan 9, 1888 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William I. Mills (1849-      )
       Mother: Sarah E. Harvey (1851-      )


     Marriage: Dec 12, 1909 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Roxy Lee Scearce

         Born: Apr 1890 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Daniel Scearce (1856-      )
       Mother: Mary Beck (1860-      )




Children
1 M Richard Carlton Mills

         Born: Feb 13, 1912 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1997 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Virginia Elizabeth Mize (Cir 1924-      )
         Marr: May 24, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Bernice Nannie Haskins (1923-2006)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M James Radford Mills

         Born: Aug 31, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 2010 - Stratford Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Ruby Estelle Adkins (1919-2015)
         Marr: Nov 28, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Walter Isaac Mills

          AKA: Ike
         Born: Feb 11, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1995 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Sally Frances Wells (1919-2011)
         Marr: Mar 23, 1951 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Campbell Lee Mills

         Born: Aug 15, 1917 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2004
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Arlene Dodd (1921-2007)
         Marr: Apr 24, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Claudie Iris Mills

         Born: Jan 7, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 2016
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Spouse: James Melvin Roach, Sr. (1921-1986)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Rawley Wooding Mills

         Born: Jul 11, 1925 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1953 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Kittye Esther Holley (1928-1963)
         Marr: Mar 11, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


7 F Norma Mills

         Born: Feb 28, 1929 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Earl Stafford Tuck, Sr. (1928-1985)


8 F Nora Frances Mills

         Born: Oct 4, 1933 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1954 - Halifax Comm. Hosp., South Boston, VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 1954 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Cecil Douglas Pickerel (1929-2006)
         Marr: Mar 21, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Roxy Lee Scearce):

Both single.
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Walter Isaac Mills and Sally Frances Wells




Husband Walter Isaac Mills

          AKA: Ike
         Born: Feb 11, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1995 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Walter Coles Mills (1888-      )
       Mother: Roxy Lee Scearce (1890-      )


     Marriage: Mar 23, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sally Frances Wells

         Born: May 3, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Oct 13, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Peter Thomas Wells (1866-1939)
       Mother: Nannie Belle Palmer (1874-1952)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sally Frances Wells):

Both single. He a textile worker. Lic. issued Mar. 23, 1951, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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William Loyd Mills and Lettie Jane Shelton




Husband William Loyd Mills

         Born: Jun 7, 1880 - 1st Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Allen Hubbard Mills (1858-      )
       Mother: Eliza Jane Scearce (1859-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1899



Wife Lettie Jane Shelton

         Born: Mar 1878 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Benjamin T. Milner and Valdora O'Dell




Husband Benjamin T. Milner

         Born: Nov 30, 1850 - Bedford, Trimble Co., KY
         Died: Jun 22, 1930 - Marion Co., IN
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 27, 1878 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN



Wife Valdora O'Dell

         Born: May 7, 1855 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN
         Died: Aug 22, 1935 - Clayton, Hendricks Co., IN
       Buried: 


       Father: William L. O'Dell (1825-1889)
       Mother: Nancy Fields (1829-1911)




Children

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Thomas L. Milner and Virginia Ann O'Dell




Husband Thomas L. Milner

         Born: 1853 - Bedford, Trimble Co., KY
         Died: Jul 22, 1918 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1881 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN



Wife Virginia Ann O'Dell

         Born: Dec 31, 1861 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN
         Died: 1943 - Fairland, Shelby Co., IN
       Buried: 


       Father: William L. O'Dell (1825-1889)
       Mother: Nancy Fields (1829-1911)




Children

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Robert N. Payne and Nannie E. Minor




Husband Robert N. Payne

         Born: Nov 1841 - VA
         Died: May 11, 1922
       Buried: 


       Father: John T. Payne, Sr. (1813-1880)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Oakley (1817-      )


     Marriage: Jan 16, 1910 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nannie E. Minor

         Born: Cir 1870 - NC
         Died: Bef Mar 9, 1920
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nannie E. Minor):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Jessie Ramey Thomasson and Adna Minter




Husband Jessie Ramey Thomasson

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jun 1, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 29, 1983
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Arnold Ramey Thomasson (1872-1960)
       Mother: Emma Louvena Clowers (1885-1960)


     Marriage: 



Wife Adna Minter

         Born: Jan 3, 1923 - VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1970
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Luther Moses Minter (1893-1982)
       Mother: Maggie Lee Kasey (1898-1971)




Children

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Albert King Minter, Sr. and Susannna Elizabeth Naysmith




Husband Albert King Minter, Sr.

         Born: Sep 8, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 1961
       Buried: 


       Father: Obadiah Coleman Minter (1853-1932)
       Mother: Emma Laura Peatross (1861-1936)


     Marriage: Mar 17, 1917 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV



Wife Susannna Elizabeth Naysmith

          AKA: Susan
         Born: Oct 9, 1891 - Fayette Co., WV
         Died: Oct 6, 1973 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Virginia Weston Minter

         Born: 1926 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Emmett Swecker Pugh (1918-1993)
         Marr: 1949 - Raleigh Co., WV



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William Edward Scearce and Alma Irene Minter




Husband William Edward Scearce

         Born: Apr 14, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1982
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eddie Shields Scearce (1885-1963)
       Mother: Josie Mae Wyatt (1883-1962)


     Marriage: Apr 6, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alma Irene Minter

         Born: Mar 23, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wiley Thomas Minter (1880-1956)
       Mother: Elizabeth Frances Pace (1884-1964)




Children
1 M William Cecil Scearce

         Born: Jan 7, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 F Virginia Irene Scearce

         Born: Mar 19, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 2005 - Halifax Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bobby Ray Motley (1933-2009)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1954 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Early Maxey, Jr. (1936-1982)
         Marr: Jul 25, 1959 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Bernard Shields Scearce

         Born: Nov 13, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 2013 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 29, 2013 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Edna Carol Grant (1941-1986)
         Marr: Jul 29, 1959 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


4 M James Thomas Scearce

         Born: Aug 5, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 30, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 




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John Dillard Weaver, Sr. and Annie Lee Minter




Husband John Dillard Weaver, Sr.

         Born: Jul 25, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1961 - Gretna (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Washington Weaver (1847-      )
       Mother: Margaret J. Shelton (1846-      )


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1901 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lee Minter

         Born: Aug 5, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 23, 1941 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Wade Minter (1854-1941)
       Mother: Sarah L. Hensley (Cir 1855-      )




Children
1 F Algie L. Weaver

         Born: 1902 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Lucy Faye Weaver

         Born: Apr 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1982 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Mar 31, 1982 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Babe Clayton Hodnett (1899-1987)
         Marr: Abt 1923


3 M Eugene Weaver

         Born: 1908 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Annie Thelma Kallam (1909-1973)
         Marr: Aug 30, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M John Dillard Weaver, Jr.

         Born: 1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M George David Weaver

         Born: Sep 14, 1913 - Fontaine, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1981 - Wirtz (rural), Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cedar Lawn Mem. Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Edna Cameron O'Dell (1917-2010)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1938 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


6 M Felix W. Weaver

         Born: Sep 13, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1989
       Buried:  - Meadowbrook Mem. Gdns., Suffolk, VA
       Spouse: Emma O'Dell (1915-1997)
         Marr: Oct 8, 1935 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


7 M Robert Walter Weaver

         Born: Jul 30, 1917 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jun 16, 2000
       Buried:  - Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Della Marie Gover (1921-2007)
         Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Salem (city), VA


8 M Morton Weaver

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Minter):

Both single.
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Maynard Nance and Annie Marie Minter




Husband Maynard Nance

         Born: 1931 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 3, 1955 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Annie Marie Minter

         Born: Jan 1, 1935 - Ruffin, Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Sep 23, 2024
       Buried: Sep 26, 2024 - Lakeview Mem. Pk., Greensboro, NC


       Father: Paul Minter (1895-1966)
       Mother: Annie Slaydon (1900-1974)




Children
1 M Dannie Rae Nance (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Annie Marie Minter):

He 24, she 20. S/o Ethyl & Pattie Nance; D/o Paul & Annie Minter. Marr. Jun. 3, 1955 in Ruffin, NC, by J.T. London, Min.
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Archer Melvin Minter and Theodora Prillaman




Husband Archer Melvin Minter

         Born: Oct 30, 1885 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 18, 1911 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: William Silas Minter III (1861-1932)
       Mother: Miranda Tazewell Coleman (1856-1941)


     Marriage: Sep 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Theodora Prillaman

          AKA: Dora
         Born: Nov 15, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Peter Allen Prillaman (1856-1922)
       Mother: Eliza Susan Draper (1866-      )



 Other Spouse: Harvey Seamon Watkins (1888-1978) - Dec 25, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Elsie Minter

         Born: Nov 24, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1993
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harold A. Martin (1906-      )
         Marr: Sep 29, 1928 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC


2 F Susan Tazewell Minter

         Born: Sep 1, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1999 - Carrboro, Orange Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wilbert Earl Evans (1909-1989)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Theodora Prillaman):

Both single.
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Averette Coleman Minter and Sadie Jane Stultz




Husband Averette Coleman Minter

          AKA: Avery
         Born: May 6, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1963 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: William Silas Minter III (1861-1932)
       Mother: Miranda Tazewell Coleman (1856-1941)


     Marriage: Aug 9, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sadie Jane Stultz

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Nov 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1960 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: James Abner Stultz (1856-1935)
       Mother: Mary Catherine Winn (1858-      )




Children
1 M Buford Cole Minter

         Born: Aug 25, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nora Jane Barrow (1909-2004)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1925 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Millard Turner Minter

         Born: Mar 1, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 1975 - Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA
       Spouse: Della Mae Radcliff (1909-1988)
         Marr: Abt 1929



Notes: Marriage (Sadie Jane Stultz):

Both single.
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Barry James Minter, 1SG, U.S. Army, Ret. and Janet Gail Gardner




Husband Barry James Minter, 1SG, U.S. Army, Ret.

         Born: Sep 19, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 17, 2014 - Bay Pines VA Hospice, Bay Pines, FL
       Buried: Jul 23, 2014 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Russell Wood (1918-1971)
       Mother: Eliza Ann Wilson (1925-2007)


     Marriage: Nov 5, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Janet Gail Gardner

         Born: Oct 28, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Janet Gail Gardner):

Marr. by J.F. Sellars, Min.
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Basel Coleman Minter and Grace Lois Mitchell




Husband Basel Coleman Minter

         Born: Oct 14, 1900 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1975 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Prosperity, WV


       Father: Obadiah Coleman Minter (1853-1932)
       Mother: Emma Laura Peatross (1861-1936)


     Marriage: Oct 20, 1933 - Pinnacle Rock, WV



Wife Grace Lois Mitchell

         Born: 1908 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Lee Mitchell (1875-1934)
       Mother: Betty Daniels Turner (1870-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Grace Lois Mitchell):

Marr. by J.T. Stinson, Min., at Pinnacle Rock (a State Park of large size).
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Benjamin Mike Minter and Lelia Anne Stultz




Husband Benjamin Mike Minter

          AKA: Ben
         Born: Jan 20, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1934 - Rangeley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Michael Eggleston Minter (1854-1921)
       Mother: Martha Jane Winn (1853-1922)


     Marriage: May 29, 1907 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lelia Anne Stultz

         Born: Jan 11, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 1966
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Brice Martin Stultz II (1855-1943)
       Mother: Ida Virginia Stultz (1857-1939)




Children
1 F Lelia Anna Minter

          AKA: Ann
         Born: Jan 16, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 28, 1996
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M Benjamin Bryce Minter

         Born: Dec 10, 1915 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 2003 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Floyd (1920-1996)
         Marr: Oct 12, 1946 - Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC


3 F Virginia Wynn Minter

         Born: Apr 3, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2000 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


4 F Gertrude Grady Minter

         Born: Jan 9, 1921 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 26, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



Notes: Marriage (Lelia Anne Stultz):

Ref. Henry Co. Register of Marriages #2, 1893-1913, page 73, line 51, 29 May 1907: B.M. Minter, age 29, single, born/resides Henry Co., VA, traveling salesman, S/o M.E. & M.J. Minter, married Lelia Anne Stultz, age 28, single, born/resides Henry Co., VA, D/o B. & I. Stultz.
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John Dillard Weaver, Sr. and Bessie Frances Minter




Husband John Dillard Weaver, Sr.

         Born: Jul 25, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1961 - Gretna (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Washington Weaver (1847-      )
       Mother: Margaret J. Shelton (1846-      )


     Marriage: Mar 25, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bessie Frances Minter

          AKA: Bess
         Born: May 10, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1974 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Altavista Mem. Pk., Altavista, VA


       Father: James Wade Minter (1854-1941)
       Mother: Sarah L. Hensley (Cir 1855-      )



 Other Spouse: William Robert Hankins, Sr. (1870-1939) - Aug 8, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bessie Frances Minter):

Both once wid. He a carpenter. Marr. by C.O. Kidd, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Robert Hankins, Sr.):

He a wid., she single.
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Joseph Overby Shorter and Brooksie Minter




Husband Joseph Overby Shorter

         Born: Jul 21, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 1980
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Tyler King Shorter (1864-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Emma Minter (1878-1970)


     Marriage: Oct 29, 1921 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Brooksie Minter

         Born: Oct 29, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1979 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Francis Minter (1882-1950)
       Mother: Ella Jane Flanagan (1884-1975)




Children
1 M John Andrew Shorter

         Born: Sep 3, 1922 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 4, 1992 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Della Lovette Wilson (1921-1992)
         Marr: Nov 5, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Frances E. Wilson (1919-2009)
         Marr: Bet Jun 1992 and Sep 1992


2 F Ethel Jane Shorter

         Born: 1924 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Norman Howard Cofran (1928-2010)
         Marr: Mar 25, 1951 - Norfolk (city), VA



Notes: Marriage (Brooksie Minter):

Marr. by J.J. Taylor, Min.
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Henry Clary Stultz and Callie Josephine Minter




Husband Henry Clary Stultz

         Born: 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 23, 1900
       Buried: 


       Father: Orthineal Minter Stultz (1826-1895)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Griggs (1839-1921)


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Callie Josephine Minter

         Born: Apr 20, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Fontaine Minter (1829-1886)
       Mother: America Delaware Jefferson (1834-1926)



 Other Spouse: Philip Ira Hodnett, Jr. (1861-1916) - Sep 30, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M H. Basil Stultz

         Born: Oct 1886 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M James Royal Stultz

          AKA: Roy
         Born: Sep 17, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1958
       Buried: Oct 14, 1958 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
       Spouse: Etta Smith Dyer (1891-1980)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Bernice Stultz

         Born: Mar 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Othniel M. Stultz

         Born: Sep 1895 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1940 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Callie Josephine Minter):

Frin the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "Marriage Register of Henry Co. VA, Vol. I, 1853-1878", p 20, Dec 19, 1882: H.C. Stultz, 24, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o O.M./S. Stultz, married C.J. Minter, 17, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.F./A. Minter. Minister Bell.


Notes: Marriage (Philip Ira Hodnett, Jr.):

He 40 & she 36. Both prev. wid. S/o P. & N.E. Hodnett; D/o J.F. & A. Minter. Marr. Sep. 30, 1901 in Henry Co., Va.
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Daniel Crafford Moran, Sr. and Callie May Minter




Husband Daniel Crafford Moran, Sr.

         Born: Sep 12, 1919 - VA
         Died: Jan 24, 1983 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Eddie Jefferson Moran (1888-      )
       Mother: Madgie L. Daniel (1892-      )


     Marriage: Apr 5, 1936 - Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC



Wife Callie May Minter

         Born: Jan 11, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1997
       Buried: 


       Father: John Walter Minter (1887-1975)
       Mother: Susan Jane Gauldin (1882-1979)



 Other Spouse: Clyde Walker Freeman (1922-2000) - Sep 17, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Callie May Minter):

They were twice married, 1st on Apr. 5, 1936 in Bennettsville, SC, and divorced Nov. 20, 1945 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Callie then married Clyde Walker Freeman on Sep. 17, 1946 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., and divorced Mar. 28, 1956 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Then, apparently for nostalgia, remarried Daniel Crafford Moran, Sr., on Jun. 18, 1954 in Bennettsville, SC, and divorced him again on Nov. 14, 1963 in Henry Co., Va. However, she was still married to Clyde when she remarried Daniel in 1954 (didn't divorce Clyde until 1956).


Notes: Marriage (Clyde Walker Freeman):

He single, she once div. He a cab driver. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Joseph David Smith and Carla Stephens Minter




Husband Joseph David Smith

         Born: Apr 21, 1924 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 12, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Smith Family Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Joseph Franklin Smith (1899-1981)
       Mother: Ruby Pearl Robertson (1897-1980)


     Marriage: Jun 14, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Carla Stephens Minter

          AKA: Stevie
         Born: Jun 25, 1928 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Ernest Stephens Minter (1903-1978)
       Mother: Ruth Virginia Walker (1908-2001)



 Other Spouse: Raymond Lee Elliott (1930-      ) - Sep 19, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Carla Stephens Minter):

He once wid., she once div. Both worked for Dupont. Marr. by J.R. Cole, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Raymond Lee Elliott):

Both single, & worked for DuPont. Marr. by J.R. Wilson, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Philip Woodson Koger and Carol Faye Minter




Husband Philip Woodson Koger

         Born: May 15, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jack Woodson Koger (1908-      )
       Mother: Christine Elizabeth Wright (1917-      )


     Marriage: Jun 17, 1965 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Carol Faye Minter

         Born: Jul 13, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Luther Moses Minter (1893-1982)
       Mother: Maggie Lee Kasey (1898-1971)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Carol Faye Minter):

Both single. He worked for DuPont & she for Bassett Furniture Industries. Marr. by R.D. Ray, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Lewis A. Wright and Cassandra Jane Minter




Husband Lewis A. Wright

         Born: 1831 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John P. Wright (1794-      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Abt 1857



Wife Cassandra Jane Minter

          AKA: Cassie
         Born: Jun 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Watson Obediah Minter (1795-1855)
       Mother: Frances Walker Covington (1798-Aft 1870)



 Other Spouse: Joseph Granville Burch (1846-Bef 1880) - Dec 5, 1866 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M John Oliver Wright

         Born: Mar 13, 1858 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sally Ruhama Wyatt (1858-1936)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Thomas Wright

         Born: Jan 4, 1860 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: Nov 13, 1956 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1858-1890)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie Maude Allen (1872-      )
         Marr: Apr 26, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ida F. Gravely (1880-1935)
         Marr: Jan 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Lewis Adams Wright

         Born: Feb 9, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 1948 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 1948 - Fam. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Alice Clementia Martin (1863-1899)
         Marr: Aug 30, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Tolar Dickinson (1877-1969)
         Marr: Nov 9, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



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Cecil Culler Minter, Sr. and Anita Virginia Eanes




Husband Cecil Culler Minter, Sr.

          AKA: Red
         Born: Sep 17, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2017
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Kingsport, TN


       Father: Stafford Elijah Minter (1914-1944)
       Mother: Martha Anne Bullins (1908-1988)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Anita Virginia Eanes

         Born: Sep 7, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Frank Monroe Eanes (1910-1986)
       Mother: Flora Lee Hutchinson (1914-1985)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Anita Virginia Eanes):

Both single. He worked for Armour & Co. & she a teacher. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.; Div. Roanoke Co., Va.
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Cecil Culler Minter, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Kelly




Husband Cecil Culler Minter, Sr.

          AKA: Red
         Born: Sep 17, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2017
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Kingsport, TN


       Father: Stafford Elijah Minter (1914-1944)
       Mother: Martha Anne Bullins (1908-1988)


     Marriage: Jan 8, 1973 - Washington Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Kelly

         Born: Apr 21, 1945 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Kelly):

His 3d marr., she single. Marr. by C.S. McChesney, Min.; Div. Bristol, Va.
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Charles Eugene Minter and Polly Bolling




Husband Charles Eugene Minter

          AKA: Gene
         Born: Mar 27, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 2010
       Buried:  - St. Marks Luth. Ch. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Eugene Minter (1897-1980)
       Mother: Thelma L. Collie (1906-2002)


     Marriage: Bef 1961



Wife Polly Bolling

         Born: Cir 1931
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Clarence Mike Minter and Marryatt Williard




Husband Clarence Mike Minter

         Born: Oct 30, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1928 - Lewis-Gale Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: May 17, 1918 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Marryatt Williard

         Born: Feb 2, 1899 - VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1959
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Cem., South Boston, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Marryatt Williard):

Marr. by F.H. Cattergood. The marriage return doesn't contain the name of the place, but the other supporting documents, license, etc., specifies Sullivan Co., Tn.
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Clifton Ford Minter and Clara Elaine Murphy




Husband Clifton Ford Minter

         Born: Apr 17, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 5, 1984 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 1984 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Quince Minter (1889-1965)
       Mother: Cora Bell Compton (1896-1978)


     Marriage: Sep 2, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Clara Elaine Murphy

         Born: Oct 29, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 2, 2012
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Clara Elaine Murphy):

He single, she once div. He did textile work. Marr. by R.J. Barker, Min.
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Colie Henry Minter and Thelma Mimi Vannoy




Husband Colie Henry Minter

         Born: Aug 27, 1915 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
         Died: Sep 5, 1983
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


       Father: Ernest Clyde Minter, Sr. (1881-1974)
       Mother: Ruth Nora Turner (1882-1958)


     Marriage: Mar 27, 1935 - Fayetteville, Fayette Co., WV



Wife Thelma Mimi Vannoy

         Born: Oct 8, 1917 - Sullivan, Raleigh Co., WV
         Died: Jan 19, 2004
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thelma Mimi Vannoy):

Both single. Marr. by C.A. Powers.
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John McRae Werth and Cora Cornelia Minter




Husband John McRae Werth

         Born: Sep 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Harrison Werth, Sr., Atty. (1829/1831-      )
       Mother: Susan Jane Watkins (1838/1840-      )


     Marriage: Jan 6, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cora Cornelia Minter

         Born: Jul 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Luther Theophilus Minter (1852-1917)
       Mother: Susan Ann Moore (1852-1937)




Children
1 F Virginia Werth

         Born: Feb 1898 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Cora Cornelia Minter):

Both single.
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Russel L. Pace and Cora L. Minter




Husband Russel L. Pace

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


       Father: Joseph Daniel Pace (1851-1909)
       Mother: Frances Elizabeth Stultz (1855-1926)


     Marriage: Dec 30, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cora L. Minter

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


       Father: James Abner Minter (1869-1918)
       Mother: Eliza Ann Stultz (1870-      )




Children

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Thomas Granville Minter and Cora Lee Minter




Husband Thomas Granville Minter

         Born: May 15, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1948
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Granville Jones Minter (1824-1891)
       Mother: Mary Matilda Hairfield (1829-1917)


     Marriage: Feb 26, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cora Lee Minter

         Born: Mar 14, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1959
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Fontaine Minter (1829-1886)
       Mother: America Delaware Jefferson (1834-1926)




Children
1 M Conrad L. Minter

         Born: Nov 6, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1975
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Annie B. Gauldin (1889-1982)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mildred L. Minter

         Born: Dec 10, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1984
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Ansley Tinsley Foley (1901-1968)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Frank Raymond Kirks (1898-1978)
         Marr: Dec 16, 1962 - Patrick Co., VA


3 F Hilda Minter

         Born: Jan 6, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1947
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Everett Gauldin (1893-1973)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1924 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Doris Minter

         Born: Sep 15, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1981 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Henry Clarence Mitchell (1902-1960)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Rev., Lewis A. Minter

         Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 2003
       Buried: 




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Larry Young and Cynthia Diane Minter




Husband Larry Young

         Born: Cir 1959
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Cynthia Diane Minter

         Born: Mar 4, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 2006 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Russell Leonard Minter (1922-1961)
       Mother: Lillie May Roberts (1930-2007)




Children

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Edward Lee Slaydon and Cynthia Katherine Minter




Husband Edward Lee Slaydon

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Mar 5, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1967
       Buried: 


       Father: John Thomas Slaydon (1842-1905)
       Mother: Julia Angeline Minter (1855-1945)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cynthia Katherine Minter

          AKA: Cintha
         Born: Nov 20, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Michael Eggleston Minter (1854-1921)
       Mother: Martha Jane Winn (1853-1922)




Children
1 M John Boyd Slaydon, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1905 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Catherine Lillian Neighbors (1907-1983)
         Marr: 1924-1925


2 F Martha Thelma Slaydon

         Born: Mar 7, 1908
         Died: Jun 4, 1911
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA



3 F Florence Elizabeth Slaydon

         Born: Jan 23, 1917
         Died: Jun 2, 1919
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA



4 F Mattie Blanche Slaydon

         Born: Nov 24, 1919 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2013 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2013 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Charles McKinley Stafford (1916-2009)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cynthia Katherine Minter):

Both single.
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James Boyd Minter and Daisy Annie Minter




Husband James Boyd Minter

         Born: Oct 25, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1993 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: Wiley Thomas Minter (1880-1956)
       Mother: Elizabeth Frances Pace (1884-1964)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Daisy Annie Minter

         Born: Jan 14, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1976 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 29, 1976 - Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Joseph Warren Minter, Jr. (1869-1953)
       Mother: Lucy Dandridge Franklin (1878-1948)




Children
1 M James Melvin Minter

         Born: Jan 6, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gladys Virginia Smith (1927-1981)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1950 - Halifax Co., VA
       Spouse: Irene Holdiness (Cir 1927-      )
         Marr: Jan 25, 1957 - Norfolk (city), VA


2 M Joseph Clyde Minter

          AKA: Red
         Born: Apr 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1995 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Valena Ethel Angle (1930-2011)
         Marr: Jun 25, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Doris Lorene Minter

         Born: Jun 22, 1929 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 25, 2010 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Howard Earl Mattox (1924-1977)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Lucy Helen Minter

         Born: Aug 25, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 22, 2018
       Buried: Oct 25, 2018 - Mill Creek MBC Cem., Henry Co., VA




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Daniel Lee Minter and Ethel Virginia Schilbe




Husband Daniel Lee Minter

         Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Harden Minter, Sr. (1862-1937)
       Mother: Eliza Frances Winn (1864-1921)


     Marriage: Jun 16, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ethel Virginia Schilbe

         Born: 1910 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Virginia Schilbe):

Their marriage record transcription says they were married in Danville, Henry Co., Virginia, but that is not possible because Danville is in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, about 10 miles from the Henry County line. Since Danville is named specifically, I use that as the location.
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Danny Ray Minter and Laura Ann Hodges




Husband Danny Ray Minter

         Born: Jan 13, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Keatts Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Glenwood Thomas Minter, Sr. (1930-2002)
       Mother: Nannie Ola Wilson (1921-1996)


     Marriage: May 13, 1978 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Laura Ann Hodges

         Born: Jan 3, 1960 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Laura Ann Hodges):

Both single. Marr. by H.L. Prillaman, Min.; Div. Franklin Co., Va.
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Aubrey Lynwood Wells and Della Estelle Minter




Husband Aubrey Lynwood Wells

         Born: Jan 20, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Harvey Wells (1889-1957)
       Mother: Ethel Rose Amos (1894-1925)


     Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA



Wife Della Estelle Minter

         Born: Apr 23, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Warren Minter, Jr. (1869-1953)
       Mother: Lucy Dandridge Franklin (1878-1948)




Children
1 F Patricia Anne Wells

         Born: Jan 29, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 1970 - Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



2 M Harvey Lynwood Wells

          AKA: Pete
         Born: Mar 11, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1979 - MCV Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



3 F Linda Faye Wells

         Born: Jul 19, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1980 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 26, 1980 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Della Estelle Minter):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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Dewey Edward Minter and Winifred Verbe Robertson




Husband Dewey Edward Minter

         Born: Mar 15, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jun 3, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Winifred Verbe Robertson

         Born: Feb 4, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Winifred Verbe Robertson):

Both single. He a bricklayer & she did textile work for DuPont. Marr. by S.R. Orell, Min.
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Dillard Bernard Minter and Marion Ruth Peet




Husband Dillard Bernard Minter

         Born: Dec 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1993 - Polk Co., FL
       Buried:  - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Silas Minter (1874-1955)
       Mother: Rosa Etta Pace (1873-1962)


     Marriage: Jan 17, 1931 - Lucas, Richland Co., OH



Wife Marion Ruth Peet

         Born: Dec 27, 1911 - Detroit, Wayne Co., MI
         Died: Aug 28, 2010 - Lakeland, FL
       Buried:  - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Marion Ruth Peet):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Robert Lee Neal, Sr. and Dona F. Minter




Husband Robert Lee Neal, Sr.

         Born: Jun 9, 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1937 - Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 9, 1937 - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
     Marriage: Dec 30, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Dona F. Minter

         Born: Jan 30, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 1972
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: James Lethridge Minter (1860-      )
       Mother: Frances W. Devin (1865-      )



 Other Spouse: Berkeley Mahone Devin (1876-1959) - Apr 2, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 M Robert Lee Neal, Jr.

         Born: Jan 23, 1911 - VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1960 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Gertrude Elizabeth Norman (1916-1992)
         Marr: Dec 1, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Donald Ray Minter and Jeanne Unknown




Husband Donald Ray Minter

         Born: Jan 26, 1948
         Died: Nov 7, 2023 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 14, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Bernard Lafayette Minter (1927-1995)
       Mother: Mamie Ann Duffy (1927-2012)


     Marriage: Oct 10, 1966



Wife Jeanne Unknown

         Born: Abt 1948
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Henry Clarence Mitchell and Doris Minter




Husband Henry Clarence Mitchell

         Born: Mar 3, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 1960 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: James Ody Mitchell (1858-1928)
       Mother: Exonie Susan Craig (1875-1950)


     Marriage: Aug 22, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Doris Minter

         Born: Sep 15, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1981 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Thomas Granville Minter (1864-1948)
       Mother: Cora Lee Minter (1868-1959)




Children
1 M Henry Cecil Mitchell

         Born: Aug 17, 1927 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 M Hadyn Floyd Mitchell

         Born: Dec 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1970 - Patrick County Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Loma Lee Saunders (1933-2016)
         Marr: Aft Jan 17, 1958


3 M Rev., Thomas Granville Mitchell

          AKA: Tommy
         Born: Jun 29, 1939 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 2011 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 27, 2011 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC




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Paul Russell Thornton, Sr. and Dorothy Minter




Husband Paul Russell Thornton, Sr.

         Born: Mar 1, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 22, 1990 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
     Marriage: Jul 4, 1942 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Minter

         Born: Feb 27, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 9, 2008 - Bellevue Hosp. Ctr., New York, NY
       Buried: Jul 15, 2008 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Peyton William Minter (1897-1984)
       Mother: Elizabeth West Wade (1894-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Minter):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Taylor Patrick Woodall and Doshia V. Minter




Husband Taylor Patrick Woodall

         Born: Oct 23, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1965
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Patrick Woodall (1866-1902)
       Mother: Ranie Lee Eanes (1870-1954)


     Marriage: Oct 1, 1922 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Doshia V. Minter

          AKA: Doshie
         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John M. Minter (Bet 1863/1866-      )
       Mother: Mary Anna Franklin (Bet 1869/1876-      )




Children
1 M Robert Minter Woodall, Sr.

         Born: Nov 5, 1926 - Swansonville Comm., Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 2015 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 10, 2015 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Owen Hylton (1925-2011)
         Marr: Jul 20, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Mary Lee Woodall

         Born: Nov 1, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 2017 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Burns McGrath, Sr. (1927-2010)
         Marr: Jun 6, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Drewry Thomas Minter and Roxie Anna Thomasson




Husband Drewry Thomas Minter

         Born: Jun 29, 1856 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: Joseph Warren Minter, Sr. (1823/1827-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Matilda Jane Bocock (1832-1927)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Roxie Anna Thomasson

         Born: Apr 11, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: Stephen Green Thomasson (1826-1903)
       Mother: Letitia W. Coleman (1825-1890)




Children
1 M William Thomas Minter

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jun 4, 1884 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1922
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA
       Spouse: Nannie Frances Byrd (1894-1989)
         Marr: Sep 23, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Beulah Estelle Minter

          AKA: Minnie
         Born: Sep 28, 1886 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Cem., Dyer's Store, VA
       Spouse: James Luther Ashby (1881-1956)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Minnie Maude Minter

         Born: Sep 28, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1972
       Buried:  - Drewry Minter Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John William Ashby (1879-1944)
         Marr: Nov 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Posey Lester Minter

         Born: Sep 21, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 1959 - Drunken Springs, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Betty Sally Richardson (1894-1974)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1912 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Arthur O. Minter

         Born: Nov 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Letitia Pearl Minter

         Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1920
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Laurel Park, VA
       Spouse: John Washington Donavant (1889-1970)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Percy Walton Minter

         Born: Dec 13, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Carrie Roxie Reynolds (1901-1933)
         Marr: Sep 23, 1919 - Sullivan Co., TN
       Spouse: Stella Sue Minter (1911-1995)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


8 F Ruby Simmons Minter

         Born: Oct 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 1977
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Stanley Russell Davis (1891-1982)
         Marr: 1918


9 M James Hampton Minter

         Born: May 22, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 25, 1958 - Roanoke (rural), VA
       Buried: Jun 28, 1958 - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mattie Rosella Atkins (1896-1977)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1927 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA


10 M Ernest Stephens Minter

         Born: Jul 5, 1903 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 1978 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ruth Virginia Walker (1908-2001)
         Marr: Aug 12, 1926 - Sullivan Co., TN



Notes: Marriage (Roxie Anna Thomasson):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Virginia, Vol. II, 1879-1893", p 20-21, 21 Dec 1882: D.T. Minter, 24, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o J & M Minter, married R.A. Thomasson, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau of S & L Thomasson. The delayed birth certificate of their son Ernest says they Married Dec. 24, 1882 in Henry Co., Va.
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Jesse Reamey and Edith Creasy Louise Minter




Husband Jesse Reamey

         Born: 1909 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 24, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Edith Creasy Louise Minter

         Born: May 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Francis Clay Minter (1889-1925)
       Mother: Annie G. Creasy (1890-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Edith Creasy Louise Minter):

Both single.
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James Ruffin Smith and Edna Frances Minter




Husband James Ruffin Smith

         Born: Mar 11, 1908 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1991 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1929 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Edna Frances Minter

         Born: Sep 11, 1911 - VA
         Died: Aug 29, 2002 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Francis Minter (1882-1950)
       Mother: Ella Jane Flanagan (1884-1975)




Children
1 F Dorothy Carnelle Smith

          AKA: Dot
         Born: Oct 16, 1930 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 24, 1999 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 27, 1999 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Howard Beckham Harbour (1926-1999)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M James Lawrence Smith

         Born: Feb 25, 1933 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 29, 2023 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 1, 2023 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Valerie Emma Turner (1929-2018)



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Edwood Lynn Minter and Louise Price




Husband Edwood Lynn Minter

         Born: Feb 18, 1902 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 1978 - Kingsport, TN
       Buried: 


       Father: Obadiah Coleman Minter (1853-1932)
       Mother: Emma Laura Peatross (1861-1936)


     Marriage: Feb 18, 1931 - Hawkins Co., TN



Wife Louise Price

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Winship Whittemoore Story, Jr. and Eleanor Lee Minter




Husband Winship Whittemoore Story, Jr.

         Born: 1939 - Brockton, Plymouth, MS
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 5, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Eleanor Lee Minter

         Born: Oct 26, 1942 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN
         Died: Jul 20, 2015
       Buried: 


       Father: James Howard Minter, LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.) (1907-1964)
       Mother: Eleanor Annette Wilson (1916-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Lee Minter):

Both single. He a buyer for DuPont. Marr. by C.I. Lewis, Min.
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Thomas Obie Wells, Sr. and Ella Raye Minter




Husband Thomas Obie Wells, Sr.

         Born: Oct 11, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 24, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Oliver Booker Wells (1902-1974)
       Mother: Mary Love Finney (1904-1978)


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1941 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Raye Minter

         Born: Feb 19, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1997 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Irvin Stephenson Minter (1894-1970)
       Mother: Susan Jane Donavant (1897-1986)




Children

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William Henry Harrison Turner and Emma C. Minter




Husband William Henry Harrison Turner

         Born: Nov 28, 1843 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1919 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Atkinson Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: John Turner (1804-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Elizabeth Lane Norman (1813-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1866-1867



Wife Emma C. Minter

         Born: 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Anna Payne Turner

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Dec 4, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1951 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Jan 9, 1951 - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Samuel Oscar Norman (1857-1922)
         Marr: May 26, 1887 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Pattie W. Turner

         Born: Mar 1871 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John W. Pillow (1871-      )
         Marr: 1898


3 M Aleck B. T. Turner

         Born: 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John C. Turner

         Born: May 1876 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Carson Lynn Turner

         Born: Aug 18, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1951 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 31, 1951 - Atkinson Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Roberta Terry Atkinson (1878-1942)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Cora Lee Shelton (1877-1958)
         Marr: Aft Jul 6, 1944



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John Henry Stegall and Emma Jane Minter




Husband John Henry Stegall

         Born: Aug 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Washington Stegall, Sr. (1846-1933)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Gravely (1847-Bef 1877)


     Marriage: Mar 22, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Emma Jane Minter

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


       Father: Constant Walter Minter (1850-1930)
       Mother: Julia A. Hatcher (1849-      )




Children
1 M Everett Stegall

         Born: 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth Madeline Garrett (1911-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Rudolph Valentino Steagall

          AKA: Rudy
         Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2001 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lois Carnell Donavant (1927-2014)
         Marr: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Emma Jane Minter):

Both single.
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Eric Eggleston Minter and Cassie Lee Stultz




Husband Eric Eggleston Minter

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


       Father: Joseph Eggleston Minter (1854-1933)
       Mother: Chaney Eleanor Compton (1856-1943)


     Marriage: Sep 17, 1913 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cassie Lee Stultz

         Born: Mar 12, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1967 - Maple Grove Nurs. Hm., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Dennis Stultz (1870-1954)
       Mother: Susan Jane Atkins (1875-1926)




Children
1 M Eric Lawson Minter

         Born: Jun 22, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 



2 M Oscar Cabel Minter

         Born: Sep 5, 1918 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 8, 1974 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Virgie Mae Tuttle (1923-2002)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA


3 M James Otis Minter, Sr.

         Born: Aug 6, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 20, 1991 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Emma Sue Hensley (1916-2012)
         Marr: Oct 17, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 M Bernard Lafayette Minter

         Born: Jan 19, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mamie Ann Duffy (1927-2012)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cassie Lee Stultz):

Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, Va., 1874-1935", No legible line number, 17 Sept. 1913, Eric Minter, 21, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., cccupation farming, S/o Jos. E. and Chaney E. Minter, married to Cassie Lee Stultz, 19, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., parents J.D. and S.J. Stultz; B.L. Stultz performed ceremony.
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Ernest Clyde Minter, Sr. and Ruth Nora Turner




Husband Ernest Clyde Minter, Sr.

         Born: Jan 31, 1881 - VA
         Died: Dec 1974
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


       Father: Obadiah Coleman Minter (1853-1932)
       Mother: Emma Laura Peatross (1861-1936)


     Marriage: Sep 9, 1907



Wife Ruth Nora Turner

         Born: Jan 6, 1882 - VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1958 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV


       Father: Henry Clay Turner (1844-      )
       Mother: Mary Sams (1850-      )




Children
1 M Ernest Clyde Minter, Jr.

         Born: Jun 18, 1910 - WV
         Died: Nov 7, 1954 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV
       Spouse: Georgia Mae Rainey (1910-1996)
         Marr: Oct 31, 1936 - Roanoke (city), VA


2 M Colie Henry Minter

         Born: Aug 27, 1915 - Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV
         Died: Sep 5, 1983
       Buried:  - Sunset Mem. Park, Beckley, WV
       Spouse: Thelma Mimi Vannoy (1917-2004)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1935 - Fayetteville, Fayette Co., WV




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