Early Southside Virginia Families



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Oscar Lee Shorter and Vivian Diane Dix




Husband Oscar Lee Shorter

         Born: Jan 21, 1958 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 10, 2023 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: John Andrew Shorter (1922-1992)
       Mother: Della Lovette Wilson (1921-1992)


     Marriage: Nov 4, 1977 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Vivian Diane Dix

         Born: Oct 19, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vivian Diane Dix):

Marr. by D.F. Carter, Jr., Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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John Wesley Wyatt, Sr. and Sallie Ann Shorter




Husband John Wesley Wyatt, Sr.

         Born: Aug 14, 1854 - VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1918
       Buried: 


       Father: Asa Jackson Wyatt (1829-1862)
       Mother: Elizabeth Allen Thomas (1830-1887)


     Marriage: Apr 1884



Wife Sallie Ann Shorter

         Born: Mar 19, 1867 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1939
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Shelton Shorter (1838-1894)
       Mother: Judith Eleanor Hankins (1843-1920)




Children
1 M Asa Joseph Wyatt

         Born: May 3, 1885 - VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1916
       Buried: 



2 F Geneva Rebecca Wyatt

          AKA: Nevie
         Born: Mar 13, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1953 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 1953 - Gregory Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Russell Aubrey Gregory (1889-1961)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Nannie Alice Wyatt

         Born: May 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1953
       Buried: 



4 F Sallie Lou Wyatt

         Born: Oct 10, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1954 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 5, 1954 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Carroll Maston Pearson (1884-1960)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Edgar Thomas Wyatt

         Born: Jan 3, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1965
       Buried: 



6 M John Leslie Wyatt, Sr.

         Born: May 7, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Grace Oma Martin (1903-1939)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Jewelle Serene Owens (1919-      )
         Marr: Aft Apr 30, 1940


7 M Charles Leonard Wyatt

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Apr 6, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1961 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 9, 1961 - Wyatt Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Pearl Adkins (1908-1991)
         Marr: Jun 26, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Thomas Delano Shorter and Lottie Ann Emerson




Husband Thomas Delano Shorter

         Born: Dec 3, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 2022
       Buried: Nov 4, 2022 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: John Britton Shorter, Sr. (1897-1971)
       Mother: Elsie Doris Adkins (1904-1986)


     Marriage: Jun 12, 1964 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lottie Ann Emerson

         Born: Dec 15, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lottie Ann Emerson):

Both single & worked for Ennis Business Forms. Marr. by D.E. Reynolds, Min.
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Vincent Reynolds Shorter and Sonja June Hall




Husband Vincent Reynolds Shorter

         Born: Aug 14, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2024
       Buried: Mar 8, 2024 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: John Britton Shorter, Sr. (1897-1971)
       Mother: Elsie Doris Adkins (1904-1986)


     Marriage: Oct 10, 1959 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sonja June Hall

         Born: Jun 28, 1941 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Earl Conner Stanley - Mar 25, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sonja June Hall):

Both single. He a mechanic. Marr. by P.W. Turner, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Earl Conner Stanley):

He single, she once div. He worked for Lee Telephone Co. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
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Vincent Reynolds Shorter and Darlene Daniel




Husband Vincent Reynolds Shorter

         Born: Aug 14, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2024
       Buried: Mar 8, 2024 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: John Britton Shorter, Sr. (1897-1971)
       Mother: Elsie Doris Adkins (1904-1986)


     Marriage: Aug 8, 1967 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Darlene Daniel

         Born: Abt 1947 - Norfolk (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Darlene Daniel):

He 26, she 20. 2nd marr. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Norfolk, Va. He a mechanic. S/o John Britton Shorter & Elsie Doris Atkinson; D/o Morris Hillup Daniels & Agnes Rowland. Marr. by E.V. Cullum, Min.
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John Henry Stevens and Viola P. Shorter




Husband John Henry Stevens

         Born: Jul 1, 1900 - Buncombe Co., NC
         Died: May 31, 1960 - Ashville, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Tweeds Chapel Cem., Fletcher, NC
     Marriage: Jul 5, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Viola P. Shorter

         Born: May 25, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 1993 - Candler, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Tweeds Chapel Cem., Fletcher, NC


       Father: Charles Booker Shorter (1878-1947)
       Mother: Olivia Jane Wyatt (1881-1971)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Viola P. Shorter):

Both single.
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Col., Walter Clarence Shorter, U. S. Army and Unknown Unknown




Husband Col., Walter Clarence Shorter, U. S. Army

         Born: Aug 16, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1977
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Charles Booker Shorter (1878-1947)
       Mother: Olivia Jane Wyatt (1881-1971)


     Marriage: Bef 1926



Wife Unknown Unknown

         Born: Cir 1907
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M David Shorter

         Born: 1926 - Paris, France
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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George Shotto, Jr. and Margie Delores Flippen




Husband George Shotto, Jr.

         Born: Jul 14, 1922 - Keystone, WV
         Died: Apr 24, 2000 - FL
       Buried:  - Riverview Mem. Pk., Fort Pierce, FL


       Father: George Shotto, Sr. (Cir 1883-1964)
       Mother: Rose Grego (1891-1959)


     Marriage: Jun 22, 1957 - Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., VA



Wife Margie Delores Flippen

         Born: 1935 - Norfolk, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stuart Jabors Flippen (1908-      )
       Mother: Maude Belcher (1912-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Margie Delores Flippen):

He once div., she single. He a shearman for Republic Steel & she a secretary for the Kroger's. Marr. by N.R. Green, Min.; Div. St. Lucie Co., Fla. There's an indication that they may have remarried each other in 1984 in St. Lucie.
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Emmett Shotwell and Eleanor Wyatt




Husband Emmett Shotwell

         Born: Abt 1914 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eleanor Wyatt

         Born: 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Andrew Jackson Wyatt (1897-1987)
       Mother: Minnie Ethel Hankins (1900-1992)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Wyatt):

Both single. He a farmer & she a bookkeeper for 1st Nat. Bank. Marr. by R.G. McLee, Min.
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Raymond Forrest Watkins and Ada Estelle Shough




Husband Raymond Forrest Watkins

          AKA: Rooster
         Born: Dec 3, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 5, 1972 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Harden Watkins (1872-1976)
       Mother: Roxie Ann Patterson (1875-1973)


     Marriage: Dec 7, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ada Estelle Shough

         Born: Aug 27, 1920 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 2009 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)



 Other Spouse: John Howard Wetmore (1920-2002) - Aft 1987


Children
1 F Shirley Ann Watkins

         Born: Jan 23, 1937 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 25, 2000 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 28, 2000 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Charles Robert Vernon (1933-1993)
         Marr: Dec 3, 1955 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Jimmy Albert Frith (1940-2004)
         Marr: Jul 27, 1988 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Walter Truman Watkins

         Born: Apr 24, 1946 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 25, 2019 - Sandy Ridge, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 27, 2019 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC




Notes: Marriage (Ada Estelle Shough):

Both single.
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John Howard Wetmore and Ada Estelle Shough




Husband John Howard Wetmore

         Born: Jul 1, 1920
         Died: Aug 26, 2002
       Buried:  - Speedwell Presb. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: Aft 1987



Wife Ada Estelle Shough

         Born: Aug 27, 1920 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 2009 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)



 Other Spouse: Raymond Forrest Watkins (1914-1972) - Dec 7, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Raymond Forrest Watkins):

Both single.
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Robert Creed Stanley and Emma Rachel Shough




Husband Robert Creed Stanley

         Born: Dec 31, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1980 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Dec 19, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Emma Rachel Shough

         Born: Feb 24, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 2007 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Charles Watson Shough (1876-1931)
       Mother: Bessie Ella Harris (1887-      )




Children
1 F Frances Louise Stanley

         Born: Oct 29, 1936 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 19, 1998 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: William Arthur O'Dell (1933-2007)
         Marr: 1954-1955



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Rev., Jacob Shough and Lucy Fitzhugh Stuart




Husband Rev., Jacob Shough

         Born: 1814 - PA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lucy Fitzhugh Stuart

         Born: 1816 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


Children
1 F Charlotte Conway Shough

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Jane E. Shough

         Born: 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Francis Asbury Shough

         Born: 1844 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M William Gibbons Shough

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 1864
       Buried:  - Richmond, VA



5 F Mary Stuart Shough

         Born: Mar 5, 1849 - Buckingham Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Haley/Gregory Cem., Stuart, VA
       Spouse: Christopher Columbus Gregory (1837-1908)
         Marr: Feb 8, 1872 - Patrick Co., VA


6 M Richard Watson Shough

         Born: Sep 1851 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Almira J. Carter (1857-      )
         Marr: Abt 1875-1876


7 M Henry Bascom Shough

         Born: May 1854 - VA
         Died: 1932
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Rosella M. Cheshire (1860-1933)
         Marr: Abt 1875 - VA



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Jesse Ben Shough and Wanda Kaye Fain




Husband Jesse Ben Shough

          AKA: J. B.
         Born: Dec 23, 1948 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 26, 2012 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - 5 Forks Wesleyan Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Jesse Akers Shough (1926-      )
       Mother: Dorothy Sue Craig (1931-2014)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1977 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Wanda Kaye Fain

         Born: Sep 9, 1956 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Wanda Kaye Fain):

Both single. Lic. issued Apr. 29, 1977, Patrick Co., Va. Marr. by A.D. Rakes, Jr., Min.; Div. Patrick Co., Va. She granted the divorce due to separation for more than one year (sep. Feb. 16, 1986); one minor child.
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John Marvin Shough and Minnie L. Spencer




Husband John Marvin Shough

         Born: Aug 16, 1885 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1968 - NC
       Buried: Oct 3, 1968 - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Henry Bascom Shough (1854-1932)
       Mother: Rosella M. Cheshire (1860-1933)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Minnie L. Spencer

         Born: 1885 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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Michael Robert Shough and Sylvia Lynn Scott




Husband Michael Robert Shough

         Born: Mar 8, 1954 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 22, 2015 - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Jesse Akers Shough (1926-      )
       Mother: Dorothy Sue Craig (1931-2014)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1973 - Patrick Springs, VA



Wife Sylvia Lynn Scott

         Born: May 26, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sylvia Lynn Scott):

Both single. Marr. by F.J. Ellenberg, Min.
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James William Shreve and Elizabeth Widdifield




Husband James William Shreve

         Born: Jul 29, 1890 - Spring Garden, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1941 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Apr 4, 1941 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: 1911



Wife Elizabeth Widdifield

         Born: Feb 7, 1894 - VA
         Died: May 10, 1966 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children
1 F Hazel Adele Shreve

         Born: Apr 6, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1990 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Lawrence Preston Moss, Jr. (1917-2004)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1982 - Campbell Co., VA


2 M Clyde Edward Shreve

         Born: Jun 25, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 1986
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Irene Easley Matherly (1916-1981)
         Marr: May 8, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Sagasta Shreve

         Born: Jan 28, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1982 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Lawrence Preston Moss, Jr. (1917-2004)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1938 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Bobby Lee Shropshire and Pattie Colleen Pratt




Husband Bobby Lee Shropshire

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Nov 18, 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 19, 1982 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 21, 1982 - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC


       Father: William Gordon Shropshire (1900-1974)
       Mother: Ruby Pearl Martin (1903-1964)


     Marriage: Feb 16, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Pattie Colleen Pratt

         Born: Aug 15, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Pattie Colleen Pratt):

Marr. by J.F. Sellars, Min.
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Henry Shropshire and Elizabeth Unknown




Husband Henry Shropshire

         Born: Bef Apr 1838 - NC
         Died: Bef Jun 13, 1900
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1860-1861



Wife Elizabeth Unknown

          AKA: Betty
         Born: Apr 1828 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Robert Wesley Shropshire

         Born: Apr 3, 1862 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 25, 1944 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 27, 1944 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Susan Jane Roach (1870-1957)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1889 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M William Allen Shropshire

         Born: 1872 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cornelia L. Patterson (1879-1919)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1901 - Newport News (city), VA



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Howard Lee Shropshire and Rita Jean Goad




Husband Howard Lee Shropshire

         Born: May 6, 1935 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 2013 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Nov 6, 2013 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Lee Shropshire (1908-1982)
       Mother: Rachel Alise Sheppard (1914-2003)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1962 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Rita Jean Goad

         Born: 1937 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rita Jean Goad):

He wid. & she single. He a salesman. Lic. issued Aug. 14, 1962, Carroll Co., Va. Marr. by P.R. Garber, Min.
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James William Shropshire and Mary Yarbrough




Husband James William Shropshire

         Born: Apr 7, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 18, 1965 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jun 19, 1965 - Pfafftown Cem., Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: James David Shropshire (1852-1941)
       Mother: Phoebe Anne Roland (1857-1929)


     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Yarbrough

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Jimmy Milton Shropshire and Meryle Grey Minter




Husband Jimmy Milton Shropshire

         Born: Oct 15, 1941 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 14, 2011 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: William Gordon Shropshire (1900-1974)
       Mother: Ruby Pearl Martin (1903-1964)


     Marriage: Aug 12, 1961 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Meryle Grey Minter

         Born: Nov 19, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Meryle Grey Minter):

Marr. by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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Joe Canie Shropshire and Ann Jessup




Husband Joe Canie Shropshire

         Born: Feb 26, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1999 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 25, 1999 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Lee Shropshire (1908-1982)
       Mother: Rachel Alise Sheppard (1914-2003)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ann Jessup

         Born: Cir 1945
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Jonah Thomas Shropshire and Anne Starling Gravely




Husband Jonah Thomas Shropshire

          AKA: Jay
         Born: Apr 25, 1945 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2004 - Leesburg, VA
       Buried: May 27, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Eldridge Shropshire (1918-2000)
       Mother: Verna Carolyn Thomas (1916-1998)


     Marriage: Aug 18, 1964 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Anne Starling Gravely

         Born: Sep 19, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Pleasants Gravely, Jr. (1914-1988)
       Mother: Bennie Hazel Martin (1914-1979)




Children
1 M Richard Thomas Shropshire (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Anne Starling Gravely):

Marr. by P.J. Coleman, JP.
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Joseph Eldridge Shropshire and Verna Carolyn Thomas




Husband Joseph Eldridge Shropshire

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Mar 27, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 2000 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Thomas Shropshire (1882-1957)
       Mother: Carrie Matilda Patterson (1882-1975)


     Marriage: Mar 14, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Verna Carolyn Thomas

         Born: Dec 16, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 18, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jonah Tuggle Thomas (1883-1957)
       Mother: Nannie Bell Bowling (1887-1966)




Children
1 M Jonah Thomas Shropshire

          AKA: Jay
         Born: Apr 25, 1945 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2004 - Leesburg, VA
       Buried: May 27, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Verna Carolyn Thomas):

Both single. Lic. issued Mar. 12, 1942, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by R.A. Bergdoll, Min.
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Russell Holbrook Stewart and Mary Frances Shropshire




Husband Russell Holbrook Stewart

         Born: Jan 5, 1914 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 8, 1998 - Brian Nur. Ctr., Yanceyville, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: Oct 21, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Frances Shropshire

         Born: Jan 26, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 26, 1991 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Rev., Hobart Melvin Shropshire (1890-1943)
       Mother: Annie Gertrude Manley (1891-1937)




Children
1 F Melvene Benton Stewart

         Born: Dec 16, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 17, 2020 - Winder, Barrow Co., GA
       Buried:  - Athens Mem. Gdns., Athens, GA
       Spouse: Hugh Holmes Morgan, Jr. (1933-      )
         Marr: Aug 13, 1960 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Ann Russelline Stewart

         Born: Oct 2, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 27, 2014 - Franklin Health & Rehab., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: Mar 29, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Lawrence Fulcher (1929-1997)
         Marr: Aug 24, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Shropshire):

Both single.
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Robert Hunter Smith and Pala Estelle Shropshire




Husband Robert Hunter Smith

         Born: Mar 28, 1886 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 26, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 3, 1909 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Pala Estelle Shropshire

         Born: Mar 3, 1892 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 4, 1988 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Wesley Shropshire (1862-1944)
       Mother: Susan Jane Roach (1870-1957)




Children
1 F Susie Hunter Smith

         Born: Apr 17, 1918 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: May 5, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Frank Benjamin Hazelwood (1915-1995)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Norris Franklin Smith

         Born: Aug 4, 1920 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Aug 25, 2009 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thelma Audrey Lipford (1921-2012)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1940 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Pala Estelle Shropshire):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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George Stuart Via, Jr. and Thelma Elizabeth Shropshire




Husband George Stuart Via, Jr.

         Born: Oct 7, 1896 - Callaway, VA
         Died: Jun 24, 1945 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Jun 26, 1945 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Columbus Stuart Via, Sr. (Abt 1863-      )
       Mother: Mary Ellen Prillaman (Abt 1869-      )


     Marriage: May 3, 1920 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Thelma Elizabeth Shropshire

         Born: Apr 25, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 1997 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Joseph Thomas Shropshire (1882-1957)
       Mother: Carrie Matilda Patterson (1882-1975)




Children
1 M George Stuart Via III

         Born: Nov 4, 1923 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jul 11, 1990
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Jane Frances Wilkinson (1925-2008)
         Marr: May 28, 1943 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Ruth Wood (1929-2023)
         Marr: Dec 13, 1952 - Roanoke (city), VA



Notes: Marriage (Thelma Elizabeth Shropshire):

Marr. by B.F. Sublett, Min.
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William Shropshire and Sallie Caroline Unknown




Husband William Shropshire

         Born: Cir 1830
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sallie Caroline Unknown

         Born: Feb 1834 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James David Shropshire

         Born: Dec 20, 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1941 - Old Town, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 23, 1941 - Rosebud Chr. Ch. Cem., Stokes Co., NC
       Spouse: Phoebe Anne Roland (1857-1929)
         Marr: Aug 21, 1881 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Elizabeth Shropshire

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Apr 19, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Patterson Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Josiah Patterson (1852-1916)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1874 - Henry Co., VA



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Joshua Moses Woodall and Myrtle Evelyn Shrout




Husband Joshua Moses Woodall

         Born: Apr 15, 1864 - Tazewell Co., VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1945 - Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY
       Buried: Dec 7, 1945 - Carlisle Cem., Carlisle, KY


       Father: Daniel Jefferson Woodall (1819-1900)
       Mother: Mary Louvena Catherine Davis (1839-Aft 1914)


     Marriage: Oct 31, 1888 - Nicholas Co., KY



Wife Myrtle Evelyn Shrout

         Born: Feb 7, 1872 - Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Jul 25, 1906 - Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY
       Buried:  - Carlisle Cem., Carlisle, KY


Children
1 F Bessie Woodall

         Born: Oct 1, 1889 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Mar 20, 1976 - Lexington, KY
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ernest E. Bryan (1886-1953)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1909


2 F Laura Delia Woodall

         Born: Aug 17, 1891 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Oct 26, 1926 - Lexington, KY
       Buried: Oct 28, 1926 - Carlisle Cem., Carlisle, KY
       Spouse: Robert Thomas Shea (1888-1936)
         Marr: Abt 1912


3 F Pearl Mae Woodall

         Born: May 12, 1894 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Oct 1980 - Lexington, KY
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Milford Berry Williams (1894-1969)
         Marr: Aug 10, 1914


4 F Ada Woodall

         Born: May 21, 1896 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Apr 7, 1965 - Nicholas Co., KY
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James William Smith (1880-      )
         Marr: Abt 1916


5 M Milton Jefferson Woodall, Sr.

         Born: Mar 31, 1898 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Jul 3, 1967 - Nicholas Co., KY
       Buried:  - Carlisle Cem., Carlisle, KY
       Spouse: Stella Lee Smith (1902-1988)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1919 - Nicholas Co., KY


6 F Mary Frances Woodall

         Born: Feb 13, 1900 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Clifton Pryor, Sr. (1901-      )
         Marr: Jun 24, 1925


7 M Otho Christopher Woodall, Sr.

         Born: Aug 3, 1902 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Jan 1976 - Brooksville, Bracken Co., KY
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Alma McCracken (1903-      )
         Marr: Feb 17, 1929 - Bourbon Co., KY


8 M Basil Henry Woodall

         Born: Jun 7, 1905 - Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: Jun 1976 - Dinwiddie Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bermuda Mem. Pk., Enon, VA
       Spouse: Leona Kincaid (1911-1935)
       Spouse: Mary Annie Alston (1915-2005)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1942



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Leslie D. Shroyer and Carol Jean Middlebrooks




Husband Leslie D. Shroyer

         Born: Cir 1942
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 17, 1965 - Austin, Travis Co., TX



Wife Carol Jean Middlebrooks

         Born: Sep 26, 1945 - Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Juedon Dale Middlebrooks (1923-1978)
       Mother: Tex Yuma Heinrich (1926-2006)




Children

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Frank Perlette Shull and Nellie Elizabeth Wyatt




Husband Frank Perlette Shull

         Born: May 5, 1904 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1972 - Johnston-Willis Hosp., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Erwin, TN
     Marriage: Aug 12, 1931 - Lynchburg, VA



Wife Nellie Elizabeth Wyatt

         Born: Oct 8, 1911 - Lynchburg, VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1998 - Hanover Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Hughes Wyatt (1875-1964)
       Mother: Lillie Mae Richardson (1882-1962)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie Elizabeth Wyatt):

Divorced in Richmond, Va.
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John Soward Shumate and Anna T. Shumate




Husband John Soward Shumate

         Born: Dec 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef May 7, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: Doctor Taliaferro Shumate (1832-1865)
       Mother: Martha Dandridge Eggleton (1834-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Anna T. Shumate

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jan 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lena M. Shumate

         Born: Feb 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James A. Whitlow (1881-      )
         Marr: Feb 10, 1904 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Frank M. Shumate

         Born: Sep 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Harriett G. Shumate

          AKA: Hattie
         Born: Sep 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John W. Miles (1854-1946)
         Marr: Sep 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Posey Z. Shumate

         Born: Aug 14, 1889 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Minnie A. Shumate

         Born: Mar 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Jesse King, Jr. (1891-      )
         Marr: Dec 6, 1916 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Harden T. Shumate

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



7 M George E. Shumate

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



8 F Emma T. Shumate

         Born: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Lucy G. Shumate

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M John Moir Shumate, Sr.

         Born: Sep 2, 1902 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2001 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Cornelia Grogan Jones (1908-1980)
         Marr: Apr 5, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ethel Aileen Cox (1928-2018)
         Marr: May 31, 1986 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Anna T. Shumate):

Both single.
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Elishey Homer Turner and Annie Mae Shumate




Husband Elishey Homer Turner

         Born: Mar 2, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William Coleman Turner (1866-1910)
       Mother: Nannie Lee Draper (1868-1949)


     Marriage: Apr 12, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Mae Shumate

         Born: Feb 5, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Henry Jones Shumate (1859-1928)
       Mother: Mary Prillaman (1876-1909)




Children
1 F Mae Evelyn Turner

         Born: Mar 14, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 6, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 9, 2015 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Fred Eugene Barnes (1913-2003)
         Marr: Apr 18, 1939 - Floyd Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Shumate):

He 23, she 18. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she in Martinsville, Va. S/o W.C. & Nannie Turner; D/o H.J. & May Shumate.
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Elkanah Lewis Turner and Bettie Marion Shumate




Husband Elkanah Lewis Turner

         Born: Nov 23, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1935
       Buried:  - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA


       Father: Elder, Elkanah B. Turner (1801-1887)
       Mother: Elizabeth C. Wingfield (1818-1899)


     Marriage: Feb 22, 1893 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bettie Marion Shumate

         Born: Feb 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Newsom J. Shumate (1847-1877)
       Mother: Martha Turner (1847-1932)




Children
1 F Bettie Beulah Turner

         Born: May 3, 1894 - VA
         Died: Sep 8, 1972 - S. Roanoke Nur. Hm., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA



2 M Heywood Turner

         Born: Oct 29, 1895 - Ironside, VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1984 - Radford Community Hosp., Radford, VA
       Buried:  - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA



3 M Jesse Clay Turner

         Born: Jan 9, 1898 - Ironside, VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1973 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA
       Spouse: Litty Violet Hall (1902-      )
         Marr: Jul 19, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Lillie Belle Brown (Cir 1898-      )
         Marr: Oct 28, 1948 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Bernard Bramlet Turner

         Born: May 25, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA
       Spouse: Gladys Belavene Ramsey (1919-1983)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Bettie Marion Shumate):

Both single.
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Donn Phillip Shumate, Sr. and Connie Ann Thomas




Husband Donn Phillip Shumate, Sr.

         Born: Dec 26, 1946 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2015 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 21, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Woodrow Wilson Shumate (1913-      )
       Mother: Myrtle Lorene Ballard (1914-      )


     Marriage: Jan 28, 1967 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Connie Ann Thomas

         Born: Apr 6, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 29, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Anderson Thomas (1918-1981)
       Mother: Inez Blanton Martin (1927-2008)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Connie Ann Thomas):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Hillman Turner and Emma Dorrah Shumate




Husband Hillman Turner

         Born: May 8, 1893
         Died: May 18, 1965
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Emma Dorrah Shumate

         Born: Jan 4, 1899
         Died: Feb 13, 1985
       Buried:  - Town Creek Cem, , Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Harvey Shumate (1868-1953)
       Mother: Linnie May Prillaman (1875-1931)




Children

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George H. Shumate and Matilda Elizabeth Stone




Husband George H. Shumate

         Born: Aug 9, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 26, 1917
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Daniel Shumate (1819-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Pace (1821-      )


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1890 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Matilda Elizabeth Stone

         Born: Nov 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clayton G. Stone (1827-1908)
       Mother: Olive Ann Prillaman (1830-1888)



 Other Spouse: Joseph T. Shumate (1849-      ) - Jan 31, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Bernard O. Shumate

         Born: Feb 1893 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Demma O. Shumate

         Born: May 13, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Elizabeth G. Shumate

         Born: Dec 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David L. Elder (1886-      )
         Marr: Feb 16, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Matilda Elizabeth Stone):

He single, she a wid.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph T. Shumate):

Both single.
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J. T. Shumate and Lillian Via




Husband J. T. Shumate

         Born: 
         Died: Bef Jun 6, 1900
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lillian Via

         Born: Dec 5, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Ellyson Via, Sr. (1836-1889)
       Mother: Louisa Virginia Turner (1838-1896)



 Other Spouse: William Riley Nunn (1850-1918) - Nov 26, 1903


Children
1 M James H. Shumate

         Born: Aug 24, 1896 - VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1959
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



2 F Judith Shumate

         Born: Jan 1898 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Joe Peter Shumate

         Born: Jul 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Jesse Irvin Shumate, Jr. and Martha Jane Spencer




Husband Jesse Irvin Shumate, Jr.

         Born: Oct 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 2025
       Buried:  - Cremated


       Father: Jesse Irvin Shumate, Sr. (1899-1977)
       Mother: Elma Lee Love (1910-1994)


     Marriage: Jun 24, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA



Wife Martha Jane Spencer

         Born: Mar 21, 1939 - VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2025
       Buried:  - Cremated


       Father: Walter Efford Spencer (1899-2002)
       Mother: Madeline Lee Joyce (1906-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Spencer):

He 28, she 22. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in the IBM Dept. & she a secretary at American Furn. Co. S/o Jesse Irvin Shumate, Jr. & Elma Love; D/o Walter Efford Spencer & Madeline Joyce. Marr. Jun. 24, 1961, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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John O'Ferrill Shumate and Nora Lou Wilson




Husband John O'Ferrill Shumate

         Born: Oct 8, 1889 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1983 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Wesley Shumate (1853-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anne Wells (1858-1896)


     Marriage: Dec 7, 1954 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Nora Lou Wilson

         Born: Jun 11, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1966 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: William Madison Wilson, Jr. (1856-1936)
       Mother: Sarah Louvenia Gauldin (1856-1935)



 Other Spouse: George Cabel Barker (1882-1952) - Nov 13, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nora Lou Wilson):

Both single. He a cemetery caretaker. Marr. by L.H. Moran, Min.


Notes: Marriage (George Cabel Barker):

Both single.
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John O'Ferrill Shumate and Tennie Lelia Weeks




Husband John O'Ferrill Shumate

         Born: Oct 8, 1889 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1983 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Wesley Shumate (1853-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anne Wells (1858-1896)


     Marriage: Jun 24, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Tennie Lelia Weeks

         Born: Jul 4, 1902 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1988 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Wesley's Chapel UMC Ch. Cem., Antioch, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Tennie Lelia Weeks):

Both once wid. He superintendent of Oakwood Cemetery. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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John Wesley Shumate and Martha Anne Wells




Husband John Wesley Shumate

         Born: Oct 5, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Daniel Shumate (1819-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Pace (1821-      )


     Marriage: Feb 8, 1880 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Anne Wells

         Born: Jul 28, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John O'Ferrill Shumate

         Born: Oct 8, 1889 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1983 - Commonwealth Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Nora Lou Wilson (1884-1966)
         Marr: Dec 7, 1954 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Spouse: Tennie Lelia Weeks (1902-1988)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Whitney Shumate

         Born: Jul 16, 1896 - Rock Run, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Ada Jessamine White (1902-1990)
         Marr: Dec 13, 1922 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ada Elizabeth Shumate

         Born: Mar 30, 1902 - Preston, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1990 - Greenville, NC
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA




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Joseph T. Shumate and Matilda Elizabeth Stone




Husband Joseph T. Shumate

         Born: 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Shumate (1821-      )
       Mother: Nancy Pace (1823-      )


     Marriage: Jan 31, 1878 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Matilda Elizabeth Stone

         Born: Nov 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clayton G. Stone (1827-1908)
       Mother: Olive Ann Prillaman (1830-1888)



 Other Spouse: George H. Shumate (1862-1917) - Dec 21, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Norman T. Shumate

         Born: Dec 11, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ruth Campbell (1877-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Matilda Elizabeth Stone):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (George H. Shumate):

He single, she a wid.
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Josiah Shumate and Judith Thomasson




Husband Josiah Shumate

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Mar 1825 - VA
         Died: 1920
       Buried:  - Thomasson Cem., Collinsville, VA


       Father: Daniel Shumate (      -      )
       Mother: Lucy Bobbitt Luttrell (1790/1792-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1850-1851



Wife Judith Thomasson

         Born: Apr 1824 - VA
         Died: 1910
       Buried:  - Thomasson Cem., Collinsville, VA


       Father: Joseph Thomasson (1795-1867)
       Mother: Sarah Phifer (1792-1857)




Children
1 M Joseph P. Shumate

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Nov 20, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1898
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



2 F Sarah J. Shumate

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: 1857-1860 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef Aug 18, 1910
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Richard E. Mitchell (1860-      )
         Marr: Dec 12, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Henry Jones Shumate

         Born: Sep 8, 1859 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 1928
       Buried:  - Thomasson Cem., Collinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Prillaman (1876-1909)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Josiah Beverly Shumate

         Born: Feb 8, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Nannie Frances Stultz (1866-1942)
         Marr: Sep 16, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



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Josiah Beverly Shumate and Nannie Frances Stultz




Husband Josiah Beverly Shumate

         Born: Feb 8, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Josiah Shumate (1825-1920)
       Mother: Judith Thomasson (1824-1910)


     Marriage: Sep 16, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie Frances Stultz

         Born: Apr 23, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1942
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Joseph Abner Stultz (1828-      )
       Mother: Mary N. Marshall (1824-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nannie Frances Stultz):

Ref. "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1, 1853-1893", page 171, line 98, 16 Sept. 1891: J.B. Shumate, age 29, single, born Franklin Co., VA, resides Henry Co., VA, Engineer, S/o J. & J. Shumate, married N.F. Stultz, single, born/resides Henry Co., VA, D/o J. & M. Stultz.

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James A. Whitlow and Lena M. Shumate




Husband James A. Whitlow

         Born: Oct 1881 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James H. Whitlow (1838-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Scott (1849-1932)


     Marriage: Feb 10, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lena M. Shumate

         Born: Feb 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Soward Shumate (1857-Bef 1910)
       Mother: Anna T. Shumate (1858-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lena M. Shumate):

Both single.
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James Riley Thomasson and Lucy Ann Shumate




Husband James Riley Thomasson

         Born: Sep 9, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Arnold Thomasson (1803-      )
       Mother: Sarah Gothard (1808-      )


     Marriage: Apr 6, 1871 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Ann Shumate

         Born: Mar 31, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1938
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Wesley Shumate (1817-      )
       Mother: Josephine Pyrtle (1812/1814-Bef 1900)




Children
1 M John L. Thomasson

         Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sallie Jane Thomasson

         Born: May 18, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1958
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Henry Clift (1866-1951)
         Marr: Sep 14, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


3 M James A. Thomasson

         Born: 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Susan Ann Thomasson

         Born: Nov 20, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Hairston Weaver (1875-1945)
         Marr: Jan 1, 1902 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Nannie Josephine Thomasson

         Born: May 31, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 1974
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Noble Binford Eggleston (1877-1943)
         Marr: Dec 13, 1914 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Daniel G. Thomasson

         Born: Aug 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Frances Holmes Thomasson

          AKA: Fanny
         Born: Apr 7, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 1956
       Buried:  - Clarke Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Herndon Clarke, Sr. (1886-1965)
         Marr: Nov 19, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Alford M. Thomasson

         Born: Apr 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Blanche Louise Thomasson

         Born: Jul 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 14, 1968 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Jesse Franklin Wilson (1883-1970)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


10 F Virginia Dare Thomasson

         Born: Jan 27, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 13, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Dewey Hodges (1899-1984)
         Marr: Oct 15, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lucy Ann Shumate):

Both single.
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Joe Edward Stanley and Mary Laurine Shumate




Husband Joe Edward Stanley

         Born: Dec 19, 1932 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA
         Died: Apr 22, 2008 - Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH
       Buried:  - Western Res. Nat. Cem., Seville, OH
     Marriage: Dec 28, 1956 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Laurine Shumate

         Born: Mar 12, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 13, 2017 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 17, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Woodrow Wilson Shumate (1913-      )
       Mother: Myrtle Lorene Ballard (1914-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Laurine Shumate):

Both single. She worked for DuPont. Marr. by J.B. Salmons, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Hamilton Wells and Mary Pocahontas Shumate




Husband William Hamilton Wells

         Born: Apr 28, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1921
       Buried:  - Wells Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Nelson Wells (1816/1820-      )
       Mother: Susan Cole (      -      )


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1873 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Pocahontas Shumate

         Born: Jan 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wells Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wesley Shumate (1817-      )
       Mother: Josephine Pyrtle (1812/1814-Bef 1900)




Children
1 M George W. Wells

         Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Thomas H. Wells

         Born: 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Daniel D. Wells

         Born: May 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M David Wells

         Born: May 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Lucy Wells

         Born: Aug 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Jesse Wells

         Born: Jan 30, 1885 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1966 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Iaeger Mem. Cem., Roderfield, WV



7 F Janey Wells

         Born: Apr 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Lucy Mae Wells

         Born: May 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John William Botts Taylor, Jr. (1877-      )
         Marr: Feb 15, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Ida Morris Wells

         Born: Jun 14, 1888 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1926 - Mt. Regis Sanitorium, Salem, VA
       Buried: Mar 19, 1926 - Wells Cem., Fieldale, VA
       Spouse: Joseph L. Jones, Sr. (Cir 1885-      )
         Marr: Sep 1914


10 F Emogene Wells

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Nov 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 M John K. Wells

         Born: Nov 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



12 M Claude Simmons Wells

         Born: Nov 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bertha Lee Smith (1905-      )
         Marr: Oct 13, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


13 F Ellen Wells

          AKA: Ellie
         Born: Feb 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



14 F Virginia Wells

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Feb 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



15 F Lillie Burnett Wells

         Born: Sep 3, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1999
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Herbert Lee Jarrett (1905-1945)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


16 M William Mckinley Wells

         Born: 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Pocahontas Shumate):

Both single.
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Michael Ray Shumate and Linda Gale Smith




Husband Michael Ray Shumate

         Born: Aug 3, 1941 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 25, 1969 - Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC
       Buried: May 27, 1969 - Greenview Cem., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: Feb 17, 1961 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Linda Gale Smith

         Born: Dec 27, 1943 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 12, 2023
       Buried: Apr 16, 2023 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Walter Taylor Smith (1923-1995)
       Mother: Lucille O'Dell (1927-2014)




Children
1 M Rockey Ray Chapman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Linda Gale Smith):

He 19 & she 17. S/o Percy Lee & Kate H. Shumate; D/o Walter Taylor & Lucille Smith. Marr. Feb. 17, 1961 in Reidsville, NC, by P.M. Roberts, Min.
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Newsom J. Shumate and Martha Turner




Husband Newsom J. Shumate

         Born: Sep 26, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1877
       Buried:  - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Shumate (1819-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Pace (1821-      )


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Turner

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Jul 16, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1932 - Bassett (near), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Turner (1813-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth McGriffin (1816-      )




Children
1 F Anna L. Shumate

         Born: 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lewis Alvin Haynes (1869-      )
         Marr: Jul 4, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Bettie Marion Shumate

         Born: Feb 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elkanah Lewis Turner (1856-1935)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1893 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Lucy Jane Shumate

         Born: Apr 28, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 1952
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William Harrison Draper (1874-1905)
         Marr: Apr 28, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Labon Davis (1867-1946)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Turner):

Both single.
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Richard Wilson Shumate, Sr. and Gracie Estelle Whitlow




Husband Richard Wilson Shumate, Sr.

         Born: Jan 15, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 1991 - Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ft. Bragg Main Post Cem., Fayetteville, NC


       Father: Woodrow Wilson Shumate (1913-      )
       Mother: Myrtle Lorene Ballard (1914-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Gracie Estelle Whitlow

         Born: Aug 28, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 2004 - Cape Fear Valley Med. Ctr., Fayetteville, NC
       Buried:  - Ft. Bragg Main Post Cem., Fayetteville, NC


Children

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Samuel P. Shumate and Mary L. Turner




Husband Samuel P. Shumate

         Born: Apr 24, 1841 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 1913
       Buried:  - Shelton Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wesley Shumate (1817-      )
       Mother: Josephine Pyrtle (1812/1814-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1867 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary L. Turner

         Born: Jan 31, 1841 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shelton Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Stephen Turner (1805/1807-      )
       Mother: Ruth Prillaman (1813-Bef 1880)




Children
1 F Josephine V. Shumate

          AKA: Josie
         Born: 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ansley A. Lacy (1879-      )
         Marr: Feb 18, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary L. Turner):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 30 & 31, 20 Dec. 1867: Saml. P. Shumate, 26, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Wesley & Josephine Shumate, married Mary L. Turner, 26, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Stephen & Ruth Turner.
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Thomas Allen Shumate and Carol Ann Lipford




Husband Thomas Allen Shumate

         Born: Jan 26, 1949 - VA
         Died: May 5, 2016 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shumate Cem., Cascade, VA


       Father: Thomas Harden Shumate, Sr. (1908-1965)
       Mother: Martha Emerson Gilbert (1921-2008)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1982 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Carol Ann Lipford

         Born: Nov 3, 1961 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Carol Ann Lipford):

His 1st marr., her 2nd (prev. div. Apr. 14, 1980). Marr. by R.S.O. Crouch, Jr., Min.; Div. Danville, Va.



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