Billy Bynum Rice and Katie Lee Griffin
Husband Billy Bynum Rice
Born: Mar 1, 1929 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Apr 3, 2003 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 5, 2003 - Mt. Hermon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
Father: James Ernest Rice (1902-1995) Mother: Thelma G. Briggs (1903- )
Marriage: Jul 29, 1948 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Katie Lee Griffin
Born: 1930 - Simpsonville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Katie Lee Griffin):
Clay Hylton Rice and Hazel E. Unknown
Husband Clay Hylton Rice
Born: May 26, 1914 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 26, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Hollywood Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: John Edward Rice (1885-1950) Mother: Nellie Dean Hundley (1893-1978)
Marriage: Jan 13, 1943 - Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD
Wife Hazel E. Unknown
Born: 1914-1926 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel E. Unknown):
Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Douglas Rice and Mazie Mae Wray
Husband Douglas Rice
AKA: Doug Born: Sep 10, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 19, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 21, 1935 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Thomas Edward Rice (1858-1931) Mother: Anna Lee Lawrence (1870-1960)
Marriage: Mar 31, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mazie Mae Wray
Born: May 25, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 21, 2003 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
Other Spouse: Drewry Taylor Curry (1905-1981) - Sep 11, 1943 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mazie Mae Wray):
Both 21 & single. He born Franklin Co., Va.; she Rockingham Co., NC. S/o Tom Rice & Ann Lawrence; D/o Cleve Wray & Luidy Clark. Marr. Mar. 31, 1934, Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Drewry Taylor Curry):
He 38, she 29. S/o William R. & Bettie E. Curry; D/o Thomas C. & Linda Wray. Marr. Sep. 11, 1943, Wentworth, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Frank Chester Swinney and Gertrude Hazel Rice
Husband Frank Chester Swinney
Born: Aug 7, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 16, 2004 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Nov 18, 2004 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Oct 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Gertrude Hazel Rice
Born: May 8, 1922 - Guilford Co., NC Died: Apr 16, 1989 Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Children
1 F Betty Jean Swinney
Born: Nov 10, 1940 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 3, 2019 - Hospice Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC Buried: Mar 7, 2019 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCSpouse: Charles Clinton Jarrett (1929-2020) Marr: Jan 5, 1970 - York Co., SC
Notes: Marriage (Gertrude Hazel Rice):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Luther Rose and Hanna Rice
Husband Luther Rose
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Hanna Rice
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Herma Verona Rose
Born: Mar 17, 1896 Died: Buried:Spouse: Roma Bryon Austin (1897-1965) Marr: Abt 1920 - WV
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Homer Leroy Rice and Beulah Marie Winningham
Husband Homer Leroy Rice
Born: 1899 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 5, 1923 - Red Lodge, Carbon Co., MT
Wife Beulah Marie Winningham
Born: 1904-1908 - Cedar Co., MO Died: Buried:
Father: Winfield Scott Winningham ( - ) Mother: Ada Catherine Allen (1885-1921)
Other Spouse: Frank M. Gentner (1907- ) - Feb 4, 1929 - Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT
Other Spouse: Bill Ellis (1904- ) - Feb 2, 1932 - Columbus, Stillwater Co., MT
Other Spouse: Kenneth L. Smith (Cir 1900- ) - Jan 31, 1939 - Deer Lodge, Powell Co., MT
Other Spouse: Stephen L. Northey, Jr. (1912- ) - Sep 12, 1946 - Lincoln Co., MT
Children
Notes: Marriage (Kenneth L. Smith):
James A. Rice and Louise Unknown
Husband James A. Rice
Born: Jun 11, 1887 - Swearengin, Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas R. Rice (1855- ) Mother: Lilla Graves (1863- )
Marriage: Abt 1907
Wife Louise Unknown
Born: 1888 - AL Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Joda Rice
Born: 1908 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
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James Atlas Rice and Unknown Unknown
Husband James Atlas Rice
Born: 1810-1812 - NC Died: Aug 24, 1873 - Albertville, Marshall Co., AL Buried: - Eason-Johnson Cem., Albertville, AL
Father: Joseph Rice (1760/1761- ) Mother: Mary Prince Payne ( - )
Marriage:
Wife Unknown Unknown
Born: 1810-1812 - NC Died: Bef 1850 Buried:
Children
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James Bryant Rice and Palestine Singleton
Husband James Bryant Rice
Born: Nov 1859 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
Father: James Atlas Rice (1810/1812-1873) Mother: Mary Adaline Eason (1826-1906)
Marriage: Mar 2, 1881 - Marshall Co., AL
Wife Palestine Singleton
Born: Aug 1866 - GA Died: Buried:
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Palestine Singleton):
Marr. a civil ceremony. As of 1900, this couple had no children, and after 19 years of marriage with no children, then it isn't likely that they could physically have children.
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James Lafayette Rice, Sr. and Martha Jane Walker
Husband James Lafayette Rice, Sr.
Born: Cir 1823 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 25, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA Buried:
Father: Rev., Thomas R. Rice (1797-Bef 1860) Mother: Nancy B. Redman (1804- )
Marriage: Oct 14, 1844 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Walker
Born: Oct 12, 1828 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 5, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 F Martha Jane Rice
Born: Dec 31, 1844 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 1912 - Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Oct 23, 1912 - New Design, Danville (city), VASpouse: Samuel Brittain Young (1847-1920) Marr: Oct 6, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Walker):
If their marriage date transcription of Oct. 14, 1844 is correct, and Martha's birth date is correct of Dec. 31, 1844, then she was about 7-months pregnant when they married. Multiple record transcription, for that time, all give her marriage of Oct. 14, 1844.
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John Samuel Rice and Vivian Vera Via
Husband John Samuel Rice
AKA: Sam Born: Apr 24, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 1976 - NC Buried: - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
Father: Thomas Edward Rice (1858-1931) Mother: Anna Lee Lawrence (1870-1960)
Marriage: Nov 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vivian Vera Via
Born: Jan 18, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 14, 2000 - Davenport, Polk Co., FL Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Other Spouse: Abner Clarence Thomas (1906-1937) - Feb 23, 1928 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vivian Vera Via):
He once div., she once wid. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of cruelty; separated Aug. 1, 1949. It wasn't contested, there was no alimony; one minor child.
Notes: Marriage (Abner Clarence Thomas):
Marr. by H.S. Turner, in a civil ceremony.
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Lawrence Lester Rice and Sally Katherine Williamson
Husband Lawrence Lester Rice
Born: Aug 11, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 22, 1977 - Liberty House Nur. Hm., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Thomas Edward Rice (1858-1931) Mother: Anna Lee Lawrence (1870-1960)
Marriage: Jun 3, 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Sally Katherine Williamson
Born: Apr 10, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 24, 1947 - Liberty House Nur. Hm., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Children
1 F Margaret Lee Rice
Born: Mar 29, 1915 - NC Died: Apr 11, 1968 - Roanoke Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Bittle Wilson Porterfield, Sr. (1907-1989) Marr: Jan 25, 1941 - Sullivan Co., TN
2 F Ruby May Rice
Born: May 14, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 1998 Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: George Risque Speck (1911-1969) Marr: Mar 23, 1935 - Roanoke (city), VA
Notes: Marriage (Sally Katherine Williamson):
Thomas Cornelius Taylor and Martha Agnes Rice
Husband Thomas Cornelius Taylor
Born: Jun 20, 1914 - Ware Co., GA Died: Feb 3, 1989 - Oakdale, Putnam Co., TN Buried: - Virginia Mem. Park, Lynchburg, VAMarriage: Aft Apr 4, 1940
Wife Martha Agnes Rice
Born: Feb 1, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 2008 - Lynchburg (city), VA Buried: - Virginia Mem. Park, Lynchburg, VA
Father: Silas Preston Rice, Sr. (1886-1964) Mother: Josephine Ellawade Fuller (1894-1945)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Agnes Rice):
In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 4, she's single and living at home.
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Samuel Brittain Young and Martha Jane Rice
Husband Samuel Brittain Young
Born: Nov 22, 1847 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Sep 1, 1920 - New Design, Danville (city), VA
Father: Joseph R. Young (1811-1871) Mother: Sarah Frances Fuller (1824-Aft 1859)
Marriage: Oct 6, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Martha Jane Rice
Born: Dec 31, 1844 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 1912 - Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Oct 23, 1912 - New Design, Danville (city), VA
Father: James Lafayette Rice, Sr. (Cir 1823-1875) Mother: Martha Jane Walker (1828-1846)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Rice):
Both single, & born Franklin Co., Va.
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Newell Brooks Rice and Wanda Jean Mann
Husband Newell Brooks Rice
Born: Sep 29, 1943 - Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL Died: Mar 12, 2004 - Virginia Beach, VA Buried: Mar 16, 2004 - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA
Father: German Otto Rice (1911-1972) Mother: Grace Mae Burroughs (1913-1994)
Marriage: May 30, 1973 - Pasquotank, Pasquotank Co., NC
Wife Wanda Jean Mann
Born: Sep 16, 1946 Died: Buried:
Children
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George Risque Speck and Ruby May Rice
Husband George Risque Speck
Born: Mar 22, 1911 - VA Died: Nov 13, 1969 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Chester Lyle Speck, Sr. (1889-1964) Mother: Annie Elizabeth Davis (1890- )
Marriage: Mar 23, 1935 - Roanoke (city), VA
Wife Ruby May Rice
Born: May 14, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 1998 Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Lawrence Lester Rice (1889-1977) Mother: Sally Katherine Williamson (1892-1947)
Children
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Henry V. Sparks and Sarah Adaline Rice
Husband Henry V. Sparks
Born: Dec 14, 1864 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Sep 8, 1922 Buried: - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL
Father: Lieut., James Thomas Sparks (1831-1901) Mother: Lucinda Marcella Brock (1840-1901)
Marriage: Dec 3, 1892 - Marshall Co., AL
Wife Sarah Adaline Rice
AKA: Addie Born: Jan 1869 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Sep 12, 1931 Buried: - Alder Springs, Marshall Co., AL
Father: James Atlas Rice (1810/1812-1873) Mother: Mary Adaline Eason (1826-1906)
Children
1 M Thomas Jefferson Sparks
AKA: Tom Born: Jan 23, 1895 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Jun 6, 1955 Buried: - Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNSpouse: Gurtha J. Burroughs (1896- ) Marr: Aug 1, 1915 - Marshall Co., AL
2 M Joseph Henry Sparks, Sr.
AKA: Joe Born: Dec 24, 1896 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Sep 25, 1974 - Jackson Co. Hosp., Scottsboro, AL Buried: - New Home Church Cem., Grant, ALSpouse: Cora Lou Burroughs (1903-1985) Marr: Oct 17, 1917 - Marshall Co., AL
3 F Mary E. Sparks
Born: May 1899 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
4 M Robert A. Sparks
Born: 1905 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
5 M Jasper Atlas Sparks
AKA: Jack Born: Sep 24, 1908 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Oct 12, 1971 Buried: - Rehobeth MBC Cem., Guntersville, Marshall Co., ALSpouse: Louttie M. Aldridge (1912-1991) Marr: 1931
6 M John A. Sparks
Born: 1910 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
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Thomas Glenwood Rice and Mary Louise Scearce
Husband Thomas Glenwood Rice
AKA: Tinker Born: Oct 2, 1929 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 9, 1995 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Rockingham Co., NC
Father: George William Rice (1898-1990) Mother: Esterleen Gertrude Philpott (1900-1988)
Marriage: Jun 26, 1948 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Louise Scearce
Born: Dec 2, 1928 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 20, 2021 - Cone Health, Greensboro, NC Buried: Aug 24, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Louise Scearce):
Thomas Henry Rice and Mavis Byrd Thomason
Husband Thomas Henry Rice
Born: Mar 21, 1926 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 22, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas McKinley Rice, Sr. (1901-1929) Mother: Belah C. Eanes (1905-1976)
Marriage: Feb 21, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mavis Byrd Thomason
Born: Jul 8, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 2016 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Dec 10, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posie Thomason (1909-1979) Mother: Nancy Ruth Draper (1909-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mavis Byrd Thomason):
Both single. He a bowling alley operator & she worked for DuPont. Lic. issued Feb. 21, 1948, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Thomas McKinley Rice, Jr. and Gladys Ann Gregory
Husband Thomas McKinley Rice, Jr.
AKA: Tom Born: Oct 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas McKinley Rice, Sr. (1901-1929) Mother: Belah C. Eanes (1905-1976)
Marriage: 1979 - Conway, Horry Co., SC
Wife Gladys Ann Gregory
Born: May 8, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Ann Gregory):
His 3d & her 1st marr. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Thomas McKinley Rice, Jr. and Nova Doris Rose
Husband Thomas McKinley Rice, Jr.
AKA: Tom Born: Oct 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas McKinley Rice, Sr. (1901-1929) Mother: Belah C. Eanes (1905-1976)
Marriage: Jul 16, 1949 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
Wife Nova Doris Rose
Born: Mar 14, 1931 - Harkers Island, Carteret Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nova Doris Rose):
Wilbur Edward Rice and Garnett Mae Tolley
Husband Wilbur Edward Rice
Born: Dec 30, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 14, 1979 - King's Daughter's Hosp., Madison, IN Buried: Oct 17, 1979 - Charlestown Cem., Charlestown, IN
Father: Silas Preston Rice, Sr. (1886-1964) Mother: Josephine Ellawade Fuller (1894-1945)
Marriage: Oct 18, 1947 - Lexington, VA
Wife Garnett Mae Tolley
Born: Mar 12, 1929 - Rockbridge Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2015 - Charlestown, Clark Co., IN Buried: Jan 13, 2015 - Charlestown Cem., Charlestown, IN
Children
Notes: Marriage (Garnett Mae Tolley):
Both single. He a supervisor at Lynchburg Foundry & she a seamstress at Lynchburg Overall Co. Marr. by D. Lauderdale, Min.
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William Franklin Rice and Fannie Mae Tabor
Husband William Franklin Rice
AKA: Willie Born: Mar 1880 - Marshall Co., AL Died: Buried:
Father: George B. Rice (1850-1914) Mother: Burdine Eleanor Cryer (1847-1923)
Marriage: Oct 7, 1906 - Madison Co., AL
Wife Fannie Mae Tabor
Born: 1887 - AL Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Henry W. Rice
Born: 1913 - AL Died: Buried:
2 M Sidney M. Rice
Born: 1915 - AL Died: Buried:
3 M Harry Rice
Born: 1916 - AL Died: Buried:Spouse: Bessie June Bailey (1916- ) Marr: Aug 31, 1940 - Alabama City, Etowah Co., AL
4 F Alice Laurine Rice
Born: 1920 - AL Died: Buried:Spouse: Robert Alva Coleman (1912- ) Marr: Sep 6, 1941 - Alabama City, Etowah Co., AL
5 M Billie Rice
Born: Aug 9, 1921 - Madison Co., AL Died: Buried:
6 M Velgene Rice
Born: Mar 14, 1926 - Madison Co., AL Died: Buried:Spouse: Bobbie Ellett (1930- ) Marr: Jul 16, 1948 - New Hope, Madison Co., AL
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Mae Tabor):
William Randall Rice, Sr. and Georgia Ann Allen
Husband William Randall Rice, Sr.
AKA: Randy Born: Jan 3, 1941 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Jan 22, 2015 - Searcy, White Co., AR Buried: - Cremated
Father: Clyde Cecil Rice (1912-1947) Mother: Thelma Ardythe Newman (1919-2011)
Marriage: Jul 30, 1960 - Orange Co., CA
Wife Georgia Ann Allen
Born: May 25, 1942 - Stanislaus Co., CA Died: Buried:
Children
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Harold Edward Rowe and Anna Merle Richards
Husband Harold Edward Rowe
AKA: Foxy Born: May 6, 1897 - Coalton, Jackson Co., OH Died: May 23, 1963 - Jackson, OH Buried: - Fairmont Cem., Jackson Co., OH
Father: Jacob Christian Rowe (1860-1947) Mother: Mary Addie McGhee (1863-1901)
Marriage: Dec 17, 1924
Wife Anna Merle Richards
Born: Nov 27, 1904 - Glenroy, Jackson Co., OH Died: Jul 22, 1987 - Columbus, Franklin Co., OH Buried: - Fairmont Cem., Jackson Co., OH
Children
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Benjamin Pickett Whitlow and Della Jane Richards
Husband Benjamin Pickett Whitlow
Born: Apr 2, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1921 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James H. Whitlow (1838-Bef 1900) Mother: Elizabeth Jane Scott (1849-1932)
Marriage: Apr 2, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Della Jane Richards
Born: Aug 26, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Alexander Richards (1834-1922) Mother: Mary Ann Taylor (1846-1929)
Other Spouse: Clarence Edward Barrow (1879-1935) - Dec 24, 1928 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 M William Howard Whitlow
Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 8, 1958 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Beatrice Earl Philpott (1908-1992) Marr: Sep 15, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Della Jane Richards):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Clarence Edward Barrow):
Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records For Henry County, 1874-1935": 24 Dec. 1928, line 289, married at Rocky Mount, Va.: C.E. Barrow, 49, widow, born Henry Co., Va., occupation: textiles, S/o A. F. Barrow & Martha Wyatt, married Della J. Whitlow, 50, widow, born Franklin Co., Va., D/o Wm. A Richards & Mary A. Taylor.
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Espa Simmons Stanley and Ida Mae Richards
Husband Espa Simmons Stanley
AKA: Espie Born: Jun 25, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Andrew Wade Stanley (1889-1937) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Sawyers (1892-1918)
Marriage: Feb 13, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ida Mae Richards
Born: May 27, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: James Daniel Foley ( - ) - Bef 1936
Other Spouse: George Ellis Oakes (1920-2011) - Jul 14, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ida Mae Richards):
He 42, she 40. His 3rd & her 2nd (prev. div.). Both born Henry Co., Va. He worked for DuPont & she a beautician. Marr. Feb. 13, 1958 in Martinsville, Va., by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
Notes: Marriage (George Ellis Oakes):
He 54, she 57. His 2d marr., her 3d; both prev. wid. Both born Va. S/o Wade Hampton Oakes & Minnie Smith; D/o David Lee Richards & Nannie Lera McGhee. Marr. Jul. 14, 1974, Martinsville, Va., by J.H. Alcorn, Min.; Div. May 4, 1987, Henry Co., Va.
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Samuel Richards and Mildred Woodall
Husband Samuel Richards
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mildred Woodall
Born: Sep 27, 1911 - Bourbon Co., KY Died: Jan 1983 - Alexandria, Campbell Co., KY Buried:
Father: Homer Nelson Woodall (1885-1971) Mother: Sally Gibson Stone (1888-1920)
Children
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William Alexander Richards and Mary Ann Taylor
Husband William Alexander Richards
Born: Jun 19, 1834 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1922 Buried: - Pleasant Hill UMC Cem., Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Feb 22, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Taylor
Born: Nov 28, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 24, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Pleasant Hill UMC Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 F Mattie Abigail Richards
Born: Aug 22, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 8, 1960 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: May 10, 1960 - Pleasant Hill UMC Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: James Nathaniel Cassell (1872-1939) Marr: Oct 14, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
2 F Della Jane Richards
Born: Aug 26, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Benjamin Pickett Whitlow (1872-1921) Marr: Apr 2, 1896 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Clarence Edward Barrow (1879-1935) Marr: Dec 24, 1928 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
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John Posey Wyatt and Agatha Agnes Richardson
Husband John Posey Wyatt
Born: 1785 - Halifax Co., VA Died: 1856 - VA Buried: - Wyatt Cem., Leatherwood, VAMarriage: Dec 14, 1816 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Agatha Agnes Richardson
Born: 1799 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wyatt Cem., Leatherwood, VA
Father: Elijah Richardson (1771/1772- ) Mother:
Children
1 F Wilmoth C. Wyatt
Born: 1817 - VA Died: Abt 1911 Buried:Spouse: Daniel Cheshire (1813- ) Marr: Abt 1857
2 M Vincent K. Wyatt
Born: Nov 1821 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Chaney E. Wyatt (1827-Bef 1900) Marr: Nov 28, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Elijah Carr Wyatt, Sr.
Born: 1823 - VA Died: Bef Jul 18, 1870 Buried:Spouse: Onorah Austin (1829- ) Marr: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Silas Jackson Wyatt
Born: 1827 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1862 Buried:Spouse: Mary Ann Cheshire (1839- ) Marr: Dec 15, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Agnes Elizabeth Wyatt
AKA: Eliza Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James Samuel Lovell (1827-Bef 1870) Marr: Jan 2, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Richard Samuel Wyatt
Born: Apr 1833 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef May 5, 1925 Buried:Spouse: Letitia Rachel Lawrence (1838- ) Marr: 1856-1857 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Louisa Jane Agee (1846-1925) Marr: Oct 20, 1881 - Roanoke Co., VA
7 M Peyton V. Wyatt
Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef 1866 Buried: - Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VASpouse: Pheriba Lawrence (1840/1842-Aft 1870) Marr: Sep 19, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Martha Susana Wyatt
AKA: Susan Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Franklin Howard Richardson (1832-1912) Marr: Dec 19, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Eleanor Caroline Wyatt
AKA: Elnor Born: Oct 7, 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 11, 1911 Buried: - Lawrence Cem., Bent Mountain, VASpouse: James Henry Lawrence (1835-1917) Marr: Sep 23, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
10 F Rebecca Ann Wyatt
Born: Oct 1841 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Floyd Arthur Richardson (1838- ) Marr: Jan 19, 1860 - Henry Co., VASpouse: George W. Horsley (1842- )
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Alexander Moore Richardson and Araminta Blanch Trenor
Husband Alexander Moore Richardson
AKA: Alex Born: Apr 8, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 23, 1949 - Shenandoah Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Logan Peyton Richardson (1842-1915) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Davis (1840-Bef 1898)
Marriage: Sep 21, 1898 - Giles Co., VA
Wife Araminta Blanch Trenor
Born: Oct 9, 1880 - VA Died: Dec 6, 1947 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Children
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George Washington Stultz and Anna Elizabeth Richardson
Husband George Washington Stultz
Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1882 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Anderson Haywood Stultz (1809-1898) Mother: Mary Ann Lester (1813-Bef 1852)
Marriage: Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Anna Elizabeth Richardson
AKA: Eliza Born: Oct 12, 1849 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902) Mother: Mary Jane Gravely (1828-1861)
Other Spouse: John A. Bowles (1856- ) - Oct 22, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M William Zephanius Stultz
Born: Jun 20, 1868 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 1952 - Presbyterian Hosp., Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Buried: Sep 27, 1952 - Oaklawn Cem. & Mauso., Charlotte, NCSpouse: Lucy D. Jamerson (1877-1952) Marr: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Jane Stultz
Born: Apr 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James Coleman Allen (1861-1930) Marr: Aug 19, 1888 - Henry Co., VASpouse: George Clay Gauldin, Jr. (1883-1968) Marr: Jan 28, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (John A. Bowles):
Baxter Wayne Richardson and JoAnn Thomas
Husband Baxter Wayne Richardson
Born: Jun 25, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 21, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Souward Richardson (1896-1969) Mother: Mallie Wilmouth Draper (1907-2000)
Marriage: Jun 12, 1956 - Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC
Wife JoAnn Thomas
Born: Jul 13, 1935 - VA Died: Jul 19, 2004 - Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS Buried: - Maplewood Mem. Lawn Cem., Emporia, KS
Other Spouse: Billy Woodrow Wells (1934-1993) - Nov 21, 1983 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (JoAnn Thomas):
Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Billy Woodrow Wells):
Both once div. Marr. by J.R. Cole, Min.
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Baxter Wayne Richardson and Lena Mae Nester
Husband Baxter Wayne Richardson
Born: Jun 25, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 21, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Souward Richardson (1896-1969) Mother: Mallie Wilmouth Draper (1907-2000)
Marriage: Mar 9, 1985 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Lena Mae Nester
Born: Mar 18, 1950 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lena Mae Nester):
Both once div. Marr. by J.D. Harmon, Min.
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Mack Richardson Richardson and Beatrice Richardson
Husband Mack Richardson Richardson
Born: Oct 27, 1934 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV Died: Jul 12, 2005 Buried: - Salisbury Nat. Cem., Salisbury, NC
Father: John William Richardson (1904-1982) Mother: Annabelle Bradley (1908-1966)
Marriage: May 22, 1958 - Norfolk Co., VA
Wife Beatrice Richardson
Born: 1927 - Mount Gilead, Montgomery Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Beatrice Richardson):
He once, she twice div. He in the U.S. Navy. Lic. issued May 22, 1958, Norfolk Co., Va. Marr. by J.B. Van Noy, Min.
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Berkley Lee Richardson, Sr. and Louise Levada Wallace
Husband Berkley Lee Richardson, Sr.
Born: Oct 22, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Apr 5, 2013 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Dec 22, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Louise Levada Wallace
Born: Jun 20, 1920 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Nathaniel Valentine Wallace (1872-1937) Mother: Julia Levada Aaron (1878-1935)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Louise Levada Wallace):
Both single. He a maintenance engineer & she a waitress. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.
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William Dexter Shields and Beulah Evelyn Richardson
Husband William Dexter Shields
Born: Dec 19, 1921 - Davy, McDowell Co., WV Died: Jan 2, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VAMarriage: Oct 12, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Beulah Evelyn Richardson
AKA: Bea Born: Jun 21, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles David Richardson, Sr. (1896-1979) Mother: Annie Myrtle Horsley (1897-1988)
Other Spouse: Basil Tilford Thompson (1917-2000) - 1947-1950
Children
Notes: Marriage (Beulah Evelyn Richardson):
Both single. He a carpenter for Hercules Power Co. Lic. issued Sep. 12, 1942, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by C. Horne, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va. He granted the divorce due to adultry; separated May 1946. Div. not contested; no alimony.
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Basil Tilford Thompson and Beulah Evelyn Richardson
Husband Basil Tilford Thompson
Born: Mar 3, 1917 - Hot Springs, Bath Co., VA Died: Feb 20, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 22, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: 1947-1950
Wife Beulah Evelyn Richardson
AKA: Bea Born: Jun 21, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles David Richardson, Sr. (1896-1979) Mother: Annie Myrtle Horsley (1897-1988)
Other Spouse: William Dexter Shields (1921-1963) - Oct 12, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (William Dexter Shields):
Both single. He a carpenter for Hercules Power Co. Lic. issued Sep. 12, 1942, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by C. Horne, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va. He granted the divorce due to adultry; separated May 1946. Div. not contested; no alimony.
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Billy Wayne Richardson and Barbara Ann Shelhorse
Husband Billy Wayne Richardson
Born: Nov 27, 1947 - VA Died: Jun 5, 2023 Buried:Marriage: Feb 7, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Barbara Ann Shelhorse
Born: Aug 1, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 1990 - Lexington, NC Buried: - Bethel Cemetery, Tyro, Davidson Co., NC
Father: George Noel Shelhorse (1919-2009) Mother: Hattie Virginia Colvard (1919- )
Other Spouse: Richard Wayne Swicegood (1946-2014) - Dec 15, 1975 - Hendry Co., Florida, USA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Barbara Ann Shelhorse):
Both single, & born Va. Marr. by D. Wilson, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Richard Wayne Swicegood):
Sep. 5, 1975 was her divorce date from her 1st husband.
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Billy Wayne Richardson and Virginia Dianne Wade
Husband Billy Wayne Richardson
Born: Nov 27, 1947 - VA Died: Jun 5, 2023 Buried:Marriage: Nov 14, 1975 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Virginia Dianne Wade
Born: Jan 18, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 14, 2010 - Danville Regional Med. Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dianne Wade):
2nd marr., both prev. div. Marr. by B.E. Green, Min.
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Jackie Arnold Alderman and Bobbye Jo Richardson
Husband Jackie Arnold Alderman
Born: 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 28, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Bobbye Jo Richardson
Born: Oct 10, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 6, 2004 - Virginia Beach, VA Buried:
Father: Joseph Daniel Richardson (1898-1970) Mother: Melvian Sherrill (1908-1999)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bobbye Jo Richardson):
Both 18. Marr. Oct. 28, 1963, Leaksville, NC, by J.K. McConnell, Min.
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Coy Alton Smith and Bonnie Mae Richardson
Husband Coy Alton Smith
Born: May 7, 1938 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 31, 1988 - NC Baptist Hosptial, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 2, 1961 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Bonnie Mae Richardson
Born: May 24, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 2024 Buried: Oct 24, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Rev., Roy Thomas Richardson, Sr. (1900-1982) Mother: Jesse Ellen Thomasson (1900-1970)
Other Spouse: Clyde Randolph Arrington (1933-1970) - Mar 15, 1959 - Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC
Other Spouse: William Hoyt Haley (1925-2005) - Aft Jan 1988
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Mae Richardson):
He 23, she 22. His 1st marr. & her 2nd (prev. div.). He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He did textile work & she for Walker Knitting Co. S/o Ernest Snow Smith & Kate Price; D/o Roy Thomas Richardson, Sr. & Jessie Ellen Thomasson. Marr. Dec. 2, 1961 in Henry Co., Va., by R.T. Richardson, Sr.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Randolph Arrington):
He was a cabinet maker & she a textile worker. Marr. Mar. 15, 1959 in Bennettsville, SC. Div.; Jul. 29, 1961 in Henry Co., Va. (Note: They had 1-child.)
Notes: Marriage (William Hoyt Haley):
Jan. 31, 1988 is the death date of Bonnie's 2nd husband, Coy Alton Smith.
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Carlton Eldrin Richardson and Ellen Whitehurst
Husband Carlton Eldrin Richardson
Born: Mar 27, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 23, 2012 - Gordon Hospice, Statesville, NC Buried: Sep 27, 2012 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Harry Logan Richardson (1895-1980) Mother: Sallie Frances Eanes (1898-1964)
Marriage: Abt 1964
Wife Ellen Whitehurst
Born: Cir 1936 Died: Buried:
Children
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Wayne Lewis Evans and Cheryl Jane Richardson
Husband Wayne Lewis Evans
Born: Mar 30, 1954 - WV Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 28, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Cheryl Jane Richardson
Born: Mar 28, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Edward Lee Richardson, Sr. (1926-1957) Mother: Ruth Flora Stevens (Cir 1926- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cheryl Jane Richardson):
Both single. Lic. issued Jun. 19, 1980, Martinsville, Va. Marr. by A.E. Beam, Min.
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Turner Augustus Thompson and Clara Belle Richardson
Husband Turner Augustus Thompson
Born: Oct 1, 1905 - Rowan Co., NC Died: Nov 4, 1970 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC Buried: Nov 6, 1970 - Ayden Cem., Ayden, Pitt Co., NCMarriage: Sep 1, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Clara Belle Richardson
Born: Jun 9, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 1, 1997 - Burnsville, Anson Co., NC Buried:
Father: James Henry Richardson (1869-1941) Mother: Martha Belle Hundley (1875-1956)
Children
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James Glandus Taylor and Connie Jo Richardson
Husband James Glandus Taylor
Born: May 8, 1947 - Cumberland Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 14, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Connie Jo Richardson
Born: Mar 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Edward Lee Richardson, Sr. (1926-1957) Mother: Ruth Flora Stevens (Cir 1926- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Connie Jo Richardson):
Both single. Lic. issued Jul. 10, 1973, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by R.A. Mitchell, Min.
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Luther Garfield Wolfe and Daisy T. Richardson
Husband Luther Garfield Wolfe
Born: 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Daisy T. Richardson
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Thomas Richardson (1872-1956) Mother: Elizabeth Pearl Lester (1880-1963)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Daisy T. Richardson):
David Forrest Richardson and Linda Wrenn Pankey
Husband David Forrest Richardson
Born: Oct 12, 1936 - Portsmouth (city), VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jul 14, 1956
Wife Linda Wrenn Pankey
Born: Mar 24, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Leonard Walter Pankey (1914-1988) Mother: Dorothy Ray Wrenn (1915- )
Children
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Edward Lee Richardson, Sr. and Ruth Flora Stevens
Husband Edward Lee Richardson, Sr.
AKA: Edd Born: Apr 20, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 17, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jul 18, 1957 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: William Roy Richardson (1892-1976) Mother: Sallie Jane Stultz (1894-1955)
Marriage: 1949
Wife Ruth Flora Stevens
Born: Cir 1926 - AL Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Connie Jo Richardson
Born: Mar 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Cheryl Jane Richardson
Born: Mar 28, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Edward Lee Richardson, Jr.
Born: Aug 2, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 14, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 15, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Elijah Richardson and Elizabeth A. Richardson
Husband Elijah Richardson
Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Jun 1, 1900 Buried:
Father: Unknown Richardson ( - ) Mother: Jane Unknown (1806- )
Marriage: Sep 9, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth A. Richardson
AKA: Eliza Born: Sep 1840 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Jr. (1814/1818-1878) Mother: Susan Jane Lester (1819- )
Children
1 F Julia Ann Richardson
Born: Sep 27, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Richard M. McNeely (1862- ) Marr: Jan 21, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Janie Richardson
Born: 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: James T. Lilley (1869- ) Marr: May 20, 1891 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Matilda Richardson
Born: Nov 28, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth A. Richardson):
Elijah Richardson and Lucy Unknown
Husband Elijah Richardson
Born: 1801 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Elijah Richardson (1771/1772- ) Mother:
Marriage:
Wife Lucy Unknown
Born: 1809 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Martha E. Richardson
Born: Abt 1851 - VA Died: Sep 18, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Spouse: James Matheson Lewis (Abt 1850- ) Marr: Bet 1867 and 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Elijah Richardson
Husband Elijah Richardson
Born: 1771-1772 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Unknown Richardson ( - ) Mother:
Marriage:
Wife
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Arthur Richardson
Born: 1795 - VA Died: Abt Oct 1872 Buried:Spouse: Mary Jane Fleemon (1821-1901) Marr: Aug 6, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Elizabeth Richardson
Born: 1798 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Agatha Agnes Richardson
Born: 1799 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 23, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Wyatt Cem., Leatherwood, VASpouse: John Posey Wyatt (1785-1856) Marr: Dec 14, 1816 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Elijah Richardson
Born: 1801 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lucy Unknown (1809- )
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Joseph Robert Williams and Eliza Susan Richardson
Husband Joseph Robert Williams
Born: 1882 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 11, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Eliza Susan Richardson
Born: Dec 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Richard Richardson, Sr. (1851-1942) Mother: Eliza Susan Eggleston (1851-1893)
Children
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William Daniel Shropshire and Elizabeth Jean Richardson
Husband William Daniel Shropshire
AKA: Bill Born: Sep 9, 1927 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 8, 2014 - Jacob's Crk. Nursing Ctr., Madison, NC Buried: Dec 12, 2014 - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Father: William Gordon Shropshire (1900-1974) Mother: Ruby Pearl Martin (1903-1964)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1947
Wife Elizabeth Jean Richardson
Born: Feb 21, 1932 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 19, 2020 Buried: - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
Children
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Rufus Fountain Watkins and Emma Lea Richardson
Husband Rufus Fountain Watkins
Born: Jul 17, 1859 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 30, 1929 - Stokes Co., NC Buried: - Matrimony PBC Cem., Price, NC
Father: John Wesley Watkins (1832-1864) Mother: Susan Robertson (1838-Aft 1909)
Marriage: Mar 12, 1893 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Emma Lea Richardson
Born: May 4, 1876 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC Died: Sep 1, 1957 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Matrimony PBC Cem., Price, NC
Children
1 F Tabatha Jane Watkins
Born: Mar 10, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 19, 1966 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Rufus Radford Overby (1882-1963) Marr: Jan 29, 1911 - Liberal, MO
2 M Rufus S. Watkins
Born: May 1895 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:
3 F 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, NCSpouse: Jesse William Mikles (1900-1984)
4 M Thomas Orange Watkins
AKA: Tommy Born: Jan 1899 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Daisy Hill ( - )
5 M Drury Galloway Watkins
AKA: Drew Born: 1901 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Lee Dodson (Abt 1904- ) Marr: Mar 7, 1921 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
6 M Jesse Lee Watkins
AKA: Jess Born: Oct 1, 1903 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Dec 24, 1991 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCSpouse: Annie Eunice Brim (1898-1973) Marr: Feb 16, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Wesley Coley Watkins
Born: Abt 1907 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Bessie Berton Martin (Abt 1908- ) Marr: Mar 19, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Joseph R. Watkins
Born: 1908 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:
9 F Sally Beatrice Watkins
Born: 1911 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 19, 1985 - Graham, Alamance Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Kermit Sams ( - )Spouse: Joe Alcott ( - )
10 M Austin E. Watkins
Born: 1912 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:
11 M John Dillard Watkins
Born: Aug 18, 1915 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 25, 1985 - Graham, Alamance Co., NC Buried: Jun 27, 1985 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Dora Elaine Robertson (1917-2009) Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
12 M Paul Lindsey Watkins
Born: Jul 30, 1917 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC Died: Jul 10, 1962 - Morganton, Burke Co., NC Buried: Jul 12, 1962 - Matrimony PBC Cem., Price, NCSpouse: Louise Rebecca Jessop (1920-1990) Marr: Oct 7, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
13 M James Judson Watkins
Born: Jan 19, 1919 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 9, 1942 Buried:
14 M Fletcher Willard Watkins
Born: Feb 15, 1921 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Oct 25, 1975 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Oct 27, 1975 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCSpouse: Eunice Elizabeth Smith (1923-2011) Marr: Dec 24, 1942 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
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