Early Southside Virginia Families



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Dennis Conwood Wells and Marjorie Jefferson




Husband Dennis Conwood Wells

         Born: May 27, 1929 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1992 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 21, 1992 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Acree Wells (1896-1965)
       Mother: Effie Lemma Kendrick (1899-1989)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Marjorie Jefferson

          AKA: Margie
         Born: Jul 4, 1934 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Nathan Josh Jefferson (1907-1989)
       Mother: Tressie Blair (1909-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Marjorie Jefferson):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by M.T. Sorrell, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Dennis Conwood Wells and Erma Charlotte Lewis




Husband Dennis Conwood Wells

         Born: May 27, 1929 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1992 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 21, 1992 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Acree Wells (1896-1965)
       Mother: Effie Lemma Kendrick (1899-1989)


     Marriage: Apr 8, 1976 - Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC



Wife Erma Charlotte Lewis

         Born: Jul 16, 1935 - IA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Erma Charlotte Lewis):

His 2d marr., her 3d; both prev. div. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Thomas B. Wingfield and Dolly Wells




Husband Thomas B. Wingfield

         Born: 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wingfield (1806-      )
       Mother: Lucy Hix (1813-      )


     Marriage: Sep 28, 1871 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Dolly Wells

         Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dolly Wells):

Both single.
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Harold Edwin Wells and Hazel Anne Riddle




Husband Harold Edwin Wells

         Born: May 16, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1968 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried: May 5, 1968 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Acree Wells (1896-1965)
       Mother: Effie Lemma Kendrick (1899-1989)


     Marriage: Aug 7, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Hazel Anne Riddle

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Oct 27, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Leonard Elmore Riddle (1906-1979)
       Mother: Beulah Anna Eanes (1909-1945)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Hazel Anne Riddle):

Both single. He was a mechanic & she a secretary. Marr. by W.W. Hall, Min.
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Harvey Curtis Wells and Margaret Elizabeth Wood




Husband Harvey Curtis Wells

         Born: May 27, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 2015 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - New Bethel Ch. Cem., Hill Grove, VA


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


     Marriage: Jan 8, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Margaret Elizabeth Wood

         Born: Apr 25, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 2013 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 7, 2013 - New Bethel Ch. Cem., Hill Grove, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Elizabeth Wood):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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Harvey Lynwood Wells and Gloria Jean Gilmer




Husband Harvey Lynwood Wells

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


       Father: Aubrey Lynwood Wells (1915-1964)
       Mother: Della Estelle Minter (1917-1993)


     Marriage: Sep 16, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Gloria Jean Gilmer

         Born: Mar 14, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Michael Lynwood Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Buried: 



2 M Mark Alan Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
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Notes: Marriage (Gloria Jean Gilmer):

Both single. He worked for Bryant's & she for the Gold Shop. Marr. by R. Weaver, Min.
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Jimmie Norman Wells and Cora Lee Wyatt




Husband Jimmie Norman Wells

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Apr 13, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 2005 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 20, 2005 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Joseph Starling Wells (1877-1941)
       Mother: Julia F. Kirks (1882-1966)


     Marriage: Nov 17, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Cora Lee Wyatt

         Born: Nov 8, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2002 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 19, 2002 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Cora Lee Wyatt):

Both single.
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John Tony Wells and Ruby Ann Wilson




Husband John Tony Wells

         Born: Sep 20, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Francis Wells (1856-1926)
       Mother: Mary Garrett Philpott (1862-1929)


     Marriage: Dec 15, 1912 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ruby Ann Wilson

         Born: Aug 30, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Leftridge Wilson (1871-1913)
       Mother: Emma Virginia Miles (1870-1910)




Children
1 M Rev., Howard Fletcher Wells

         Born: Feb 6, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 26, 1989 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Doris B. Riddle (1916-1987)
         Marr: Aug 7, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary Ellen Wells

         Born: Apr 21, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 2018 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 2018 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Charles Joseph Carter, Jr. (1925-2001)
         Marr: Bef Jan 4, 1957



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Ann Wilson):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Grady Carlton Maxey and Kathleen Aleise Wells




Husband Grady Carlton Maxey

         Born: Feb 1, 1943 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Kathleen Aleise Wells

         Born: Mar 2, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Hassell Linwood Wells (1916-2004)
       Mother: Ada Mozelle Rakes (1918-1977)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Kathleen Aleise Wells):

Both single. He worked on a dairy farm. Lic. issued Dec. 19, 1961. Martinsville, Va. Marr. by G. Lackey, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Carl Edwin Seager and Leigh Wells




Husband Carl Edwin Seager

         Born: Mar 26, 1945
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 21, 1999 - Robert E. Lee Chapel, Washington & Lee Univ, , VA



Wife Leigh Wells

         Born: Nov 16, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Dudley Wells (1922-2013)
       Mother: 




Children

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Roger Alvin Dunkley and Linda Faye Wells




Husband Roger Alvin Dunkley

         Born: Aug 16, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 8, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Linda Faye Wells

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


       Father: Aubrey Lynwood Wells (1915-1964)
       Mother: Della Estelle Minter (1917-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Faye Wells):

Both single. He worked for Pannill Knitting Mill & she for Globeman's Dept. Store. Marr. by S. Orrell, Min.
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Fred Ivey and Linda Faye Wells




Husband Fred Ivey

         Born: Cir 1943
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Linda Faye Wells

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


       Father: Aubrey Lynwood Wells (1915-1964)
       Mother: Della Estelle Minter (1917-1993)




Children

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Jerry Elmo Farmer and Linda Marie Wells




Husband Jerry Elmo Farmer

         Born: Oct 8, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 16, 1968 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Linda Marie Wells

         Born: Nov 16, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 2015 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 20, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Stanford Howard Wells, Sr. (1925-1984)
       Mother: Lois Marie Gibson (1928-2021)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Marie Wells):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Air Force & she a secretary. Marr. by W.D. Sheets, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Jackie Lawrence Wilborne and Martha Ann Wells




Husband Jackie Lawrence Wilborne

         Born: Feb 11, 1947 - South Boston, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 23, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Wells

         Born: Jan 11, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2010 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jul 14, 2010 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Herman Lee Wells (1908-1980)
       Mother: Lelia Myrtle Herndon (1909-1984)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wells):

Both single. He a student & she a beautician. Marr. by H. Biggers, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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James Swanson Mitchell and Martha Ann Wells




Husband James Swanson Mitchell

         Born: Aug 14, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 26, 1973 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Martha Ann Wells

         Born: Jan 11, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2010 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jul 14, 2010 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Herman Lee Wells (1908-1980)
       Mother: Lelia Myrtle Herndon (1909-1984)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wells):

Marr. by N.J. Armstrong, Min.
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Michael Dean Bowman and Martha Carol Wells




Husband Michael Dean Bowman

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Martha Carol Wells

          AKA: Marty
         Born: Dec 29, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 1996 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jan 27, 1996 - Mt. Carmel UMC Cem., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Hassell Linwood Wells (1916-2004)
       Mother: Ada Mozelle Rakes (1918-1977)



 Other Spouse: George Emmett Joyce, Jr. (1930-1980)


Children

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William Timothy Willis and Martha Geneva Wells




Husband William Timothy Willis

         Born: Jan 31, 1864 - NC
         Died: Aug 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 1890-1891



Wife Martha Geneva Wells

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Feb 28, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert H. Wells (1832-      )
       Mother: Mary Letitia Turner (1837-1899)




Children
1 F Ebba Willis

         Born: Apr 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George E. Barrow (1889-      )
         Marr: Jun 21, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Robert Lee Willis

         Born: Nov 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gracie Lee McGuire (1905-      )
         Marr: Sep 15, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Thomas Lavinder Willis, Sr.

         Born: Sep 22, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 1974 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Margurite Floyd (1907-1993)
         Marr: Jul 26, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



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James Thayer Martin, Jr., Attorney and Martha Jane Wells




Husband James Thayer Martin, Jr., Attorney

         Born: Mar 23, 1942 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 11, 1965 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Jane Wells

         Born: Nov 2, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 30, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Lloyd William Wells (1910-1981)
       Mother: Pauline Janet Ramsey (1914-2010)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Wells):

Both 28 & 1st marr. He born Liberty, NC. & she Henry Co., Va. He a Law School graduate. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Robert Glen Clark and Martha Jane Wells




Husband Robert Glen Clark

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Apr 16, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 6, 1970 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Jane Wells

         Born: Nov 2, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 30, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Lloyd William Wells (1910-1981)
       Mother: Pauline Janet Ramsey (1914-2010)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Wells):

He 31, she 28. 2nd marr. & both born Va. Marr. by W.T. Hales, Min.
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Thomas Nelson Wells and Mary Jane Wells




Husband Thomas Nelson Wells

         Born: 1816-1820 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 10, 1857 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Jane Wells

         Born: 1828 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Sterling Wells (1792-      )
       Mother: Martha Dillon (1793-      )




Children
1 M James Wells

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Tom Wells

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary Jane Wells

         Born: 1860 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Clark Shumate (1859-1948)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1892 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Starling Freeman Wells

         Born: Mar 10, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1923 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 21, 1923 - Wells Cem., Fieldale, VA
       Spouse: Mary Frances Campbell (1863-1950)
         Marr: Oct 7, 1880 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Caroline V. Wells

         Born: Mar 11, 1862 - Mulberry Creek, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Reid Forbes (1858-1948)
         Marr: Jan 18, 1883 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Robert Franklin Wells

         Born: Apr 12, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 16, 1924 - Wells Cem., Henry Co., VA



7 F Sallie Lou Wells

         Born: 1870 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wells Cem., Fieldale, VA
       Spouse: John Richard Eanes (1865-1945)
         Marr: Abt 1885



Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Wells):

He a wid., she single.
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Michael Lynwood Wells and Sherri Kay Earles




Husband Michael Lynwood Wells

          AKA: Mike
         Born: Dec 29, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Harvey Lynwood Wells (1943-1979)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: May 10, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sherri Kay Earles

         Born: Jun 10, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Tommy Leonard Earles (1935-2018)
       Mother: 




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sherri Kay Earles):

Both single. Marr. by A.E. Beam, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Michael Lynwood Wells and Lennis Marie Childers




Husband Michael Lynwood Wells

          AKA: Mike
         Born: Dec 29, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Harvey Lynwood Wells (1943-1979)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Lennis Marie Childers

         Born: Feb 19, 1962 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Oliver Bernard Wells, Sr. and Audrey Patsy Martin




Husband Oliver Bernard Wells, Sr.

         Born: Jan 1, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 1978 - County Line Chr. Ch., Axton, VA


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


     Marriage: Jun 8, 1962 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Audrey Patsy Martin

          AKA: Pat
         Born: Jun 7, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Oliver Bernard Wells, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pamela Leigh Palmer (1964-      )



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Roy Douglas Joyce and Patricia Anne Wells




Husband Roy Douglas Joyce

         Born: Jan 4, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 28, 1959 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA



Wife Patricia Anne Wells

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


       Father: Aubrey Lynwood Wells (1915-1964)
       Mother: Della Estelle Minter (1917-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Patricia Anne Wells):

Both single. He worked at a sawmill & she an office worker at Martinsville Hospital. Marr. by R.M. Parker, Min.
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James Eugene Amburn and Patsy Mae Wells




Husband James Eugene Amburn

         Born: Mar 17, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 1, 1961 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC



Wife Patsy Mae Wells

         Born: Aug 8, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Ferris Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Hassell Linwood Wells (1916-2004)
       Mother: Ada Mozelle Rakes (1918-1977)



 Other Spouse: James Hylton Roop (1945-2009) - Jul 7, 1967 - Sparta, Alleghany Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Patsy Mae Wells):

Both single & worked in a furniture factory. Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Hylton Roop):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Ralph Edward Wells and Bonnie Gene Moss




Husband Ralph Edward Wells

         Born: Apr 17, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 2017 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 20, 2017 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Richard Wells (1903-1984)
       Mother: Annie Mae Sims (1918-2010)


     Marriage: Aug 2, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Bonnie Gene Moss

         Born: Jun 4, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Gene Moss):

Both single. He did construction work. Marr. by J.R. Mayhue, Min.
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Raymond Wells and Margaret Ann Woodall




Husband Raymond Wells

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Margaret Ann Woodall

         Born: Jul 6, 1929 - Nicholas Co., KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Emerson Henry Woodall (1891-1969)
       Mother: Ella Gertrude Highland (1893-1972)




Children

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Richard Alan Wells, Sr. and Opal Lee White




Husband Richard Alan Wells, Sr.

         Born: Sep 9, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Jabez Peter Wells, Sr. (1896-1976)
       Mother: Claudine Woodrum Jarrett (1892-1966)


     Marriage: Sep 22, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Opal Lee White

         Born: Feb 3, 1929 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 2023
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Opal Lee White):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Air Force & she a nurse. Marr. by L.D. Johnson, Min.
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Richard Dudley Wells and Alma Ruth Brown




Husband Richard Dudley Wells

         Born: Apr 24, 1922 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Sep 18, 2013 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Matthew Lee Wells (1893-1992)
       Mother: Julia L. Minter (1898-1991)


     Marriage: Nov 15, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Alma Ruth Brown

         Born: 1928-1929 - Granite City, Madison Co., IL
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Leigh Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Alma Ruth Brown):

Both single. He managed a grocery store. Marr. by D.S. Hammock, Min.
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Robert Lee Wells and Verlie Hattie Young




Husband Robert Lee Wells

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


       Father: Charles William Wells (1879-1945)
       Mother: Maggie Delle Donavant (1887-1919)


     Marriage: Jan 19, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Verlie Hattie Young

         Born: 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Isaac M. Young (1861-      )
       Mother: Margaret Ann McGhee (1864-Bef 1930)




Children
1 M Billy Woodrow Wells

         Born: Oct 11, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 13, 1993 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: JoAnn Thomas (1935-2004)
         Marr: Nov 21, 1983 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Verlie Hattie Young):

Both single.
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Ryland T. Wells and Opal Arlene Yeatts




Husband Ryland T. Wells

         Born: May 9, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 4, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Leslie Stone Wells (1893-1977)
       Mother: Elsie Elizabeth Aaron (1895-1976)


     Marriage: 1945-1946



Wife Opal Arlene Yeatts

         Born: Dec 27, 1930 - Meadows of Dan, VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1991 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried: Aug 11, 1991 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Opal Arlene Yeatts):

When he enlisted in the U.S. Army, on Mar. 8, 1943, he was still single.
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Samuel Dalton Wells and Josephine Vaughn Woody




Husband Samuel Dalton Wells

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Sep 24, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 15, 1961 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Richard Wells (1866-      )
       Mother: Mary Belle Burroughs (1870-      )


     Marriage: Mar 11, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Josephine Vaughn Woody

         Born: Mar 30, 1909 - Rocky Mount (rural), Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 31, 2001 - Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., FL (probably)
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Josephine Vaughn Woody):

Both single.
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Samuel Garrett Wells and Mary Lizzie Wright




Husband Samuel Garrett Wells

         Born: Sep 13, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 19, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Olid Delin Wells, Sr. (1857-1902)
       Mother: Lucy Baker Garrett (1873-1907)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Lizzie Wright

         Born: Nov 26, 1888
         Died: Sep 9, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1858-1890)




Children
1 M Richard Noel Wells

         Born: Jul 22, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Beulah M. Johnston (1920-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Leslie Eston Wells, Sr.

         Born: Nov 13, 1911 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mable Parker Lester (1917-1964)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Otha Ellsworth Wells

         Born: Sep 10, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nell Frances Billings (1920-2005)
         Marr: Jul 27, 1940 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Daisy Vernelle Wells

         Born: May 17, 1915 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 2001
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jack Woodrow Bennett (1912-1968)
         Marr: Jul 30, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Unknown Kitchens (      -      )



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Sanford Lee Wells and Joan Ellen Ashby




Husband Sanford Lee Wells

          AKA: Sandy
         Born: Oct 21, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 2006 - NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: George William Wells (1911-2000)
       Mother: Bernice Evelyn Peters (1921-2016)


     Marriage: Nov 1, 1968 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Joan Ellen Ashby

         Born: Sep 25, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Larry Arnold Ashby, Sr. (1920-2009)
       Mother: Arcille Johnston (1920-2014)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Ellen Ashby):

Both single. Lic. issued Oct. 29, 1968, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.W. Freeman, Min.
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William Addison Wells, Sr. and Mae Bud Wilson




Husband William Addison Wells, Sr.

         Born: Dec 16, 1895 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 15, 1987 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John James Wells (1868-1952)
       Mother: Ada Belle Roach (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1915 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mae Bud Wilson

         Born: Sep 30, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 3, 1985 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William Thomas Wilson, Sr. (1876-1938)
       Mother: Bettie Kate McDaniel (1883-1966)




Children
1 F Belva Mae Wells

         Born: Jan 14, 1917 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 2003 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 11, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Luther Herman Elliott (1911-1982)
         Marr: Oct 14, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Glena Frances Wells

         Born: Jun 4, 1919 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2005 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Percie Wilson Hollie (1918-2006)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: John Allen Stephens, Jr. (Cir 1917-      )
         Marr: Aft May 31, 1949


3 M Stokes W. Wells

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Wilson James Wells

         Born: Jul 26, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 2011 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 13, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Edith Althena Smith (1926-2002)
         Marr: Aug 2, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Garnett Kate Wells

         Born: Jul 11, 1925 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2006
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Burial Pk., Lakeland, FL
       Spouse: Jessie Obie Broome (1922-1962)
         Marr: May 29, 1946 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
       Spouse: Landon Thornton Farmer (1921-1996)
         Marr: Aug 9, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Rocco Roy Pompeo (1920-1984)
         Marr: Apr 26, 1975 - Miami-Dade Co., FL


6 M Paul Melton Wells

         Born: Jan 17, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1997
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Wilma Daniel (1927-2008)



Notes: Marriage (Mae Bud Wilson):

Both single.
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William Hinton Wesson, Jr. and Louise Christina Yeattes




Husband William Hinton Wesson, Jr.

         Born: Sep 1, 1915 - Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 2003
       Buried:  - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1946 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Louise Christina Yeattes

         Born: Feb 15, 1920 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 9, 2005
       Buried:  - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Lindsey Wooding Yeattes, Sr. (1877-1951)
       Mother: Celestial Mabel Austin (1892-1980)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Louise Christina Yeattes):

He 31, she 26. S/o William Hinton Wesson, Sr. & Annie Moseley; D/o Lynnse W. & Lessie Yeattes. Marr. by C.J. Bradner, Jr., Min.
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Howard Casey Wilson and Dorothy Virginia West




Husband Howard Casey Wilson

         Born: May 10, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1971 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 19, 1971 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Edward Dorsey Wilson (1880-1961)
       Mother: Mary Lillian Gauldin (1891-1969)


     Marriage: Jul 7, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Virginia West

         Born: May 30, 1916 - Dustin, Hughes Co., OK
         Died: Apr 16, 2007
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Robert Howard Wilson

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Mar 28, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2016 - Amherst, Amherst Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jerry Elizabeth Shields (1946-2019)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1962 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Virginia West):

Both single. He a truck driver. Lic. issued Jul. 7, 1937. Marr. by D.N. Yarbro, Min.
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Maynard Price West, Jr. and Laura Belle Wilt




Husband Maynard Price West, Jr.

         Born: May 5, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1996 - VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Maynard Price West, Sr. (1898-1981)
       Mother: Lucille Martin Fagg (1899-1985)


     Marriage: 



Wife Laura Belle Wilt

         Born: Aug 26, 1929 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
         Died: May 22, 2004 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children

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Dennis Ivan Westmoreland and Frances Karen Marshall




Husband Dennis Ivan Westmoreland

         Born: May 9, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2020
       Buried: 


       Father: Ivan Junior Westmoreland (1929-1996)
       Mother: Lois Marie Eanes (1927-2010)


     Marriage: Jun 8, 1968 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Karen Marshall

         Born: Cir 1950 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Karen Marshall):

Both single. He worked for Sale Knitting Mill. Marr. by E. Gant, Min.
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Dennis Ivan Westmoreland and Mary Ellen Treadway




Husband Dennis Ivan Westmoreland

         Born: May 9, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2020
       Buried: 


       Father: Ivan Junior Westmoreland (1929-1996)
       Mother: Lois Marie Eanes (1927-2010)


     Marriage: Sep 5, 1981 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Ellen Treadway

         Born: Nov 29, 1954 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Treadway):

2d marr., both prev. div. Marr. by D.L. Reynolds, Min.
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Dennis Ivan Westmoreland and Demaris Priscilla Perez




Husband Dennis Ivan Westmoreland

         Born: May 9, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2020
       Buried: 


       Father: Ivan Junior Westmoreland (1929-1996)
       Mother: Lois Marie Eanes (1927-2010)


     Marriage: Aft Oct 17, 1986



Wife Demaris Priscilla Perez

         Born: Jun 7, 1956 - Puerto Rico
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Crawford William Whaley, Jr. and Patricia Ann Brann




Husband Crawford William Whaley, Jr.

         Born: 1926 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Crawford William Whaley, Sr. (1902-1990)
       Mother: Margaret T. Hankins (1904-      )


     Marriage: Aug 6, 1949 - Drew Co., AR



Wife Patricia Ann Brann

         Born: 1929
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Charlie Lane Finney and Lucy Jane Wheatley




Husband Charlie Lane Finney

         Born: May 31, 1935 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Posey Lee Finney (1897-1979)
       Mother: Lena Kate Walker (1905-1977)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1953 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lucy Jane Wheatley

         Born: Nov 1, 1933 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 5, 2004 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucy Jane Wheatley):

Marr. by R. Corum, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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Bobby Ray Wheeler and Linda Bishop




Husband Bobby Ray Wheeler

         Born: Jun 15, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 2018 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 15, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Hubert Esau Wheeler (1911-1952)
       Mother: Annie Vestie Sink (1911-1992)


     Marriage: Abt 1965



Wife Linda Bishop

         Born: Cir 1937
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Rutherford B. Hayes Woodall and Dora Bell Wheeler




Husband Rutherford B. Hayes Woodall

         Born: Mar 9, 1877 - Crittenden Co., KY
         Died: Jun 28, 1957 - Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL
       Buried:  - Mem. Gdns. Cem., Mt. Vernon, IL


       Father: James Sampson Woodall III (1828-1899)
       Mother: Mary Jane Thomason (1836-Aft 1900)


     Marriage: Mar 28, 1898 - Caldwell Co., KY



Wife Dora Bell Wheeler

         Born: 1877
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John R. Wheeler and Susan Flora Woodall




Husband John R. Wheeler

         Born: 1872
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1893 - Caldwell Co., KY



Wife Susan Flora Woodall

         Born: 1872 - Crittenden Co., KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Sampson Woodall III (1828-1899)
       Mother: Mary Jane Thomason (1836-Aft 1900)




Children

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Martin Hubert Wheeler I and Patricia Ann Martin




Husband Martin Hubert Wheeler I

         Born: Dec 13, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Hubert Esau Wheeler (1911-1952)
       Mother: Annie Vestie Sink (1911-1992)


     Marriage: Aug 14, 1960 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Patricia Ann Martin

          AKA: Pat
         Born: Feb 25, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Allen Martin, Sr. (1923-      )
       Mother: Ruth Etta Wilson (1925-      )




Children

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Benjamin Hale White and Josie Katherine White




Husband Benjamin Hale White

         Born: Feb 8, 1912 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1973 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: William Edward White (1870-1931)
       Mother: Henrietta Rosabell Eanes (1878-1965)


     Marriage: Sep 14, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Josie Katherine White

         Born: Nov 14, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1994 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Josie Katherine White):

Both single.
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Billy Reed White and Peggy Quinn




Husband Billy Reed White

         Born: Aug 23, 1940 - VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2021
       Buried: Mar 23, 2021 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Clarence William White (1909-1991)
       Mother: Ruby Bell Carter (1918-1997)


     Marriage: Aft Mar 16, 1979



Wife Peggy Quinn

         Born: Jul 1, 1954
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Brown White and Vergie Clementine Wray




Husband Brown White

         Born: Cir 1911
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Bef 1952



Wife Vergie Clementine Wray

         Born: Mar 8, 1916 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 2, 2001 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - NC

 Other Spouse: Walter Amos Wright (1915-1985) - Oct 14, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Larry Michael White

         Born: Aug 3, 1952 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 24, 2016 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Walter Amos Wright):

Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Rockingham Co., NC.
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Carroll William White and Linda Gail Holland




Husband Carroll William White

          AKA: Sammy
         Born: Jan 23, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 19, 2011 - Halifax Co., VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Clarence William White (1909-1991)
       Mother: Ruby Bell Carter (1918-1997)


     Marriage: Apr 7, 1972 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Linda Gail Holland

         Born: Oct 15, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stafford James Holland (1917-1994)
       Mother: Maude Alma Brown (1929-1982)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Gail Holland):

He 22, she 19. 1st marr.; born Va. S/o Clarence William White & Ruby Bell Carter; D/o Stafford James Holland & Maude Alma Brown. Marr. Apr. 7, 1972, Axton, Henry Co., Va., by C. Smith, Min.
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Charles Raymond White and Mildred Josephine Wray




Husband Charles Raymond White

         Born: Jul 23, 1909 - Guthrie, Todd Co., KY, USA
         Died: Jun 23, 1987
       Buried:  - Mount Hope Cem., Morgan Hill, CA
     Marriage: 



Wife Mildred Josephine Wray

         Born: Jul 18, 1911 - TN
         Died: Dec 24, 1991 - Santa Clara Co., CA
       Buried:  - Mount Hope Cem., Morgan Hill, CA


       Father: Albert Sidney Wray (1866-1953)
       Mother: Sarah Josephine Glenn (1870-1955)




Children

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Francis Teague White and Ina Janet Marie Waddell




Husband Francis Teague White

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Jul 14, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 2024 - Lexington Med, Ctr., Columbia, SC
       Buried: 


       Father: Claude Hugh White (1908-1961)
       Mother: Janice Louise Minter (1919-2010)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1957 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Ina Janet Marie Waddell

         Born: 1939-1940 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ina Janet Marie Waddell):

He 19, she 17. Both single. He born Martinsville, Va. & she Roanoke, Va. He was a storm window salesman & she a student. S/o Claude Hugh White & Janie Minte; D/o John Andrew Waddell & Annas Lee Cregger. Marr. Dec. 22, 1957 in Roanoke, Va., by B.L. Mozingo, Min.; Div. Newport News, Va.
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Franklin Delano White, Jr. and Speedy Unknown




Husband Franklin Delano White, Jr.

          AKA: Frankie
         Born: May 10, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 2023 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 4, 2023 - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Providence, NC


       Father: Franklin Delano White (1933-2011)
       Mother: Emma Joyce Washburn (1930-2022)


     Marriage: Aft 1981



Wife Speedy Unknown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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George Ludlow White, Jr. and Elizabeth Farrow Young




Husband George Ludlow White, Jr.

         Born: Apr 14, 1919 - IA
         Died: Sep 20, 1995
       Buried:  - Cremated
     Marriage: Abt 1945



Wife Elizabeth Farrow Young

         Born: Feb 14, 1919 - VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1969 - Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Westhampton Memorial Park, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., VA


       Father: James Bradley Young (1894-1983)
       Mother: Ella Lee Chauncey (1894-1968)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Farrow Young):

In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 3, their eldest child is Ellen F. White, 4; thus, they married in either 1944 or 1945.



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