Early Southside Virginia Families



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Beulah Roosevelt Bennett and Lola Mae Dalton




Husband Beulah Roosevelt Bennett

         Born: Jul 27, 1901 - NC
         Died: Nov 2, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1974 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Sidney Dee Bennett (1868-Abt 1909)
       Mother: Lou Anne Watkins (1865-1949)


     Marriage: Nov 23, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lola Mae Dalton

         Born: Jan 26, 1904 - VA
         Died: Nov 8, 1976 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Jefferson Kaiser Dalton (1883-1967)
       Mother: Sally Clementine Gilbert (1885-1969)




Children
1 F Mabel Dalton Bennett

         Born: Nov 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 11, 2000 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 2000 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Thomas Warren Harding Williams (1920-1953)
         Marr: 1940
       Spouse: William Thomas Trent (1915-1990)
         Marr: Jul 29, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Leonard Earl Bennett

         Born: Sep 23, 1922 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2009 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Shirley Ann Self (1927-2013)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Dorris E. Bennett

         Born: Jul 19, 1925 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Jun 17, 1929 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC




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Crispen Dickerson Bennett and Sallie A. English




Husband Crispen Dickerson Bennett

         Born: Jun 18, 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1952 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 1952 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


       Father: Reuben Alfred Bennett (1840-1915)
       Mother: Elizabeth Catherine Tosh (1846-1923)


     Marriage: Nov 27, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie A. English

         Born: Aug 22, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1948 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 26, 1948 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


Children

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Edward Wister Bennett and Lessie Will McDaniel




Husband Edward Wister Bennett

         Born: Jun 25, 1891 - Kentuck, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 27, 1918
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Aug 10, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lessie Will McDaniel

         Born: Oct 3, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1987 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA


       Father: Price Thomas McDaniel (1872-1937)
       Mother: Lydia Lee McCormick (1879-      )



 Other Spouse: Samuel Dodson Bennett (1880-1970) - Jan 28, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Samuel Dodson Bennett):

He single, she once wid.
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Douglas Haskins and Ella Bennett




Husband Douglas Haskins

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


       Father: Willie W. Haskins (1877-      )
       Mother: Early T. Myers (1884-      )


     Marriage: Dec 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ella Bennett

         Born: 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ella Bennett):

Both single.
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Walter T. Haynes and Elva Bennett




Husband Walter T. Haynes

         Born: Apr 10, 1887 - Savannah, Hardin Co., TN
         Died: Apr 30, 1965
       Buried:  - Wesleys Chapel Cem., Savannah, TN


       Father: John Darling Haynes (1861-1925)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Cossey (1864-1919)


     Marriage: Nov 27, 1910 - Hardin Co., TN



Wife Elva Bennett

         Born: Aug 27, 1893 - Savannah, Hardin Co., TN
         Died: Feb 9, 1997
       Buried:  - Wesleys Chapel Cem., Savannah, TN


Children
1 M Guy Bennett Haynes

         Born: Sep 3, 1911 - TN
         Died: Mar 8, 1973 - Tift Co., Georgia, USA
       Buried:  - Lenox Cemetery, Lenox, Cook Co., GA
       Spouse: Maggie Lou Pope (Cir 1918-      )
         Marr: Mar 6, 1937 - Roane Co., TN


2 F Lillian Inez Haynes

         Born: 1914 - Paden, Tishomingo Co., MS
         Died: Nov 29, 1935 - Memphis, Shelby Co., TN
       Buried: Nov 30, 1935 - Savannah Cem., Hardin Co., TN



3 M Charles Edward Haynes

         Born: 1917 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Delmar J. Haynes

         Born: 1920 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Elwood Lester Bennett and Essie Hilda Jones




Husband Elwood Lester Bennett

         Born: Sep 10, 1908 - Rockingham Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1975
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Miles Bennett (1872-1961)
       Mother: Grace Lula Dickerson (1886-1977)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Essie Hilda Jones

         Born: Dec 21, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 2000 - Miami Beach, Miami-Dade Co., FL
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Keen Jones (1880-1944)
       Mother: Marye Neblett Hundley (1886-1970)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Essie Hilda Jones):

Both single. He born Rockingham Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. He a Postal Clerk for the USPO & she a stenographer for the N.F. Morris Co. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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John Pedigo Patterson and Erma Hope Bennett




Husband John Pedigo Patterson

          AKA: Ped
         Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jonathan Wesley Patterson (1872-1953)
       Mother: Cora Alice Mason (1875-1949)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Erma Hope Bennett

         Born: Dec 20, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2002 - Hanson House, Bassett, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)




Children
1 M Rev., Windell Ray Patterson

         Born: Feb 1, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 2014 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Apr 4, 2014 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Edith Marie Turner (1929-2017)
         Marr: Sep 22, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M William Douglas Patterson

         Born: Apr 26, 1931 - VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1990 - James City Co., VA
       Buried:  - Williamsburg Mem. Pk., Williamsburg West, VA



3 M Joseph Randolph Patterson

         Born: May 5, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2015 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 5, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Virginia Adams (1937-2021)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1956 - Rich Creek, Giles Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Erma Hope Bennett):

Both single.
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Claude G. Brim and Flora Bell Bennett




Husband Claude G. Brim

         Born: Jun 26, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1997 - Stokes-Reynolds Mem. Hos., Danbury, NC
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Robert Thomas Brim (1887-1963)
       Mother: Anna Eliza Terry (1895-1981)


     Marriage: Oct 23, 1948 - Lucas Co., Ohio, USA



Wife Flora Bell Bennett

         Born: Abt 1923 - KY
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Flora Bell Bennett):

Both 25. 1st marr. He worked in a factory & she a nurse. S/o Robert Brim & Ann Terry; D/o Elmer Bennett & Ethel Hunter. Marr. Oct. 23, 1948, Lucas Co., OH, by J.C. Budd, JP.
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Floyd Richard Bennett and Nancy Elizabeth Wyatt




Husband Floyd Richard Bennett

         Born: Jun 22, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 2012 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA
       Buried: Dec 15, 2012 - Gretna Burial Pk., Gretna, VA
     Marriage: Jul 17, 1954 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nancy Elizabeth Wyatt

         Born: Jun 21, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Wyatt (1891-1948)
       Mother: Stella Whittington Scruggs (1901-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Elizabeth Wyatt):

He 20 & she 18. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He did dairy farming & she a clerk at Leggetts Dept. Store. S/o John E. Bennett & Ava Graves; D/o Wm. T. Wyatt & Stella Scruggs. Marr. Jul. 17.1954 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by William P. Weeks, Jr., Min.
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Franklin Bennett and Pernina Jane Pedigo




Husband Franklin Bennett

         Born: 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stephen P. Bennett (1805-      )
       Mother: Mary Unknown (1808-Bef 1860)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Pernina Jane Pedigo

          AKA: Arina
         Born: 1843 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis H. Pedigo (1799-1868)
       Mother: Nancy Shumate (1810-      )




Children
1 F Mary Franklin Bennett

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Sep 8, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 1956 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pedigo Cem., Snow Creek, VA
       Spouse: Robert Wise Pedigo (1859-1933)
         Marr: Nov 11, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Sarah Ellen Bennett

         Born: May 22, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 1, 1958 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Leslie Patterson (1877-1931)
         Marr: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Pernina Jane Pedigo):

Both single.
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Gaston Dewey Bennett and Jessie Mae Johnson




Husband Gaston Dewey Bennett

         Born: Jun 17, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 13, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 14, 1931 - Madison Co., NC


       Father: Sidney Dee Bennett (1868-Abt 1909)
       Mother: Lou Anne Watkins (1865-1949)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1923 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jessie Mae Johnson

         Born: Jan 9, 1904 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Jul 12, 1990 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


Children
1 M William Dempsey Bennett

         Born: Apr 27, 1927 - NC
         Died: Apr 15, 1990 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Patsy Joyce (1931-1982)
         Marr: Apr 30, 1954 - Mayodan, NC



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George Richard Bennett and Mary Catherine Owen




Husband George Richard Bennett

         Born: Mar 13, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 29, 1918 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 1, 1918 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


       Father: Reuben C. Bennett (1790-      )
       Mother: Mary Tosh (1794-      )


     Marriage: Mar 7, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Catherine Owen

         Born: Mar 7, 1841 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 1921
       Buried:  - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


Children
1 M Alfred Douglas Bennett

         Born: Feb 5, 1862 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1920 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 22, 1920 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Hettie Roe Berger (1869-1944)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Nellie Katherine Bennett

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Nov 6, 1870 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1961
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Josiah Coleman Motley (1857-1932)
         Marr: Dec 6, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Catherine Owen):

There children were probably born Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Thomas Riddle Motley and Gillie Coleman Bennett




Husband Thomas Riddle Motley

         Born: Nov 17, 1871 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Bedford Averett Motley (1839-1910)
       Mother: Malinda Jane Motley (1845-1881)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gillie Coleman Bennett

         Born: Oct 25, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1925 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 30, 1925 - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Reuben Bennett (1848-      )
       Mother: Gillie A. Crider (1847-      )




Children
1 F Ora Malinda Motley

         Born: Apr 17, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1966 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: William Earl Allen (1901-1998)
         Marr: Sep 13, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Thomas E. Motley

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Gillie Coleman Bennett):

Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Homer Claude Bennett and Lula Belle Stultz




Husband Homer Claude Bennett

         Born: Jan 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1987 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Bet Jun 6, 1917 and 1919



Wife Lula Belle Stultz

         Born: Oct 31, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Tyler Calvin Stultz (1839-1920)
       Mother: Dorothy Margaret Gregory (1844-1933)




Children
1 F Margaret Williams Bennett

          AKA: May
         Born: Mar 7, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1992
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Robert Wells (1911-1984)
         Marr: Oct 16, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA


2 M Joseph Stultz Bennett

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Mar 21, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2015
       Buried: Jan 2, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Fannie Marie Biggs (1924-1998)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Nell Glenwood Bennett

         Born: 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elmer Ray Draper (1935-1977)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lula Belle Stultz):

Jun. 5, 1917 was the date he signed his WWI draft reg.; he was single.
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Homer Claude Bennett and Bessie Reid Joyce




Husband Homer Claude Bennett

         Born: Jan 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1987 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Sep 21, 1962 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bessie Reid Joyce

         Born: Aug 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Grassy Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Lee Joyce (1875-1960)
       Mother: Annie Pearl Shelton (1877-1906)



 Other Spouse: Henry Clay Coleman (1875-1936) - Jan 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bessie Reid Joyce):

He once wid., she twice wid. Lic. issued Sep. 15, 1962, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T. Freeman, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Clay Coleman):

Both single.
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Howard Hurst Bennett and Sallie Kate Martin




Husband Howard Hurst Bennett

         Born: Dec 22, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 14, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Kate Martin

         Born: Oct 16, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Rush Starling Martin, Sr. (1877-1929)
       Mother: Jeanette Mae Leftwich (1892-1974)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie Kate Martin):

Both single.
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Jack Woodrow Bennett and Daisy Vernelle Wells




Husband Jack Woodrow Bennett

         Born: Nov 7, 1912 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1968
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA
     Marriage: Jul 30, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Daisy Vernelle Wells

         Born: May 17, 1915 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 2001
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967)
       Mother: Mary Lizzie Wright (1888-1979)



 Other Spouse: Unknown Kitchens (      -      )


Children

Notes: Marriage (Daisy Vernelle Wells):

He 26, she 25. He once div., she single. S/o James Pendleton Bennett & Sallie Bett Barker; D/o Samuel Garrett Wells & Mary Lizzie Wright. Marr. Jul. 30, 1940, Danville, Va., by A.G. Carter, Min.
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Jack Woodrow Bennett and Swanee Rivers Setliff




Husband Jack Woodrow Bennett

         Born: 1911 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 21, 1932 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Swanee Rivers Setliff

         Born: 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Setliff, Sr. (1866-1921)
       Mother: Sallie Bet Odell (1874-1967)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Swanee Rivers Setliff):

Both single.
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Jonathan Bennett, Jr. and Fannie J. Ziegler




Husband Jonathan Bennett, Jr.

         Born: Aug 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jonathan Bennett, Sr. (1823-      )
       Mother: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )


     Marriage: Sep 4, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Fannie J. Ziegler

         Born: Mar 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William A. Ziegler, Sr. (1829-      )
       Mother: Mary J. Smith (1833-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie J. Ziegler):

Both single.
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Joseph Harrison Bennett and Illinois Belle Williams




Husband Joseph Harrison Bennett

         Born: Oct 28, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1950 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 29, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Illinois Belle Williams

          AKA: Noy
         Born: Sep 2, 1871 - VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1949
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Marion Williams (1838-1914)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Scott (1844-1905)




Children
1 M Homer Claude Bennett

         Born: Jan 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1987 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)
         Marr: Bet Jun 6, 1917 and 1919
       Spouse: Bessie Reid Joyce (1899-      )
         Marr: Sep 21, 1962 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Joseph Russell Bennett

         Born: Feb 3, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lee Stultz (1902-2003)
         Marr: Nov 7, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Erma Hope Bennett

         Born: Dec 20, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2002 - Hanson House, Bassett, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Pedigo Patterson (1904-1990)
         Marr: Feb 9, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA



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Joseph Russell Bennett and Mary Lee Stultz




Husband Joseph Russell Bennett

         Born: Feb 3, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Nov 7, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Lee Stultz

         Born: Jul 22, 1902 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2003 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Stultz (1873-1950)
       Mother: Pencie A. East (1884-      )




Children
1 M Russell Wayne Bennett

         Born: Nov 25, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2017 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Christine Martin (1926-2017)
         Marr: Oct 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Joseph Stultz Bennett and Fannie Marie Biggs




Husband Joseph Stultz Bennett

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Mar 21, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2015
       Buried: Jan 2, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Claude Bennett (1895-1987)
       Mother: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)


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



Wife Fannie Marie Biggs

         Born: Oct 7, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970)
       Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Patterson (1909-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie Marie Biggs):

Both single. He worked for the State Highway Dept. Lic. issued Jul. 3, 1941, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by N.M. Fox, Min.
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William D. Law and Julia P. Bennett




Husband William D. Law

         Born: May 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Nathaniel Law (1790-1859)
       Mother: Sarah Campbell (1810-      )


     Marriage: Oct 12, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Julia P. Bennett

         Born: Dec 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1921
       Buried: 


       Father: Stephen P. Bennett (1805-      )
       Mother: Mary Unknown (1808-Bef 1860)




Children
1 F Lillie Archer Law

         Born: Jul 6, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1972 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Henry Bousman (1881-1956)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Sallie Mary Magdeline Law

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Feb 23, 1879 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Franklin Pinkard (1855-1939)
         Marr: 1900-1901
       Spouse: Clifton W. Pearson (1878-      )
         Marr: 1910-1920


3 M William D. Law

         Born: May 1881 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Julia P. Bennett):

He a wid., she single.
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Leonard Earl Bennett and Shirley Ann Self




Husband Leonard Earl Bennett

         Born: Sep 23, 1922 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2009 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Shirley Ann Self

         Born: Dec 13, 1927 - NC
         Died: Nov 14, 2013 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George Dewey Self (1898-1978)
       Mother: Hallie Rivers Barksdale (1903-1990)




Children

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William Henry Wingfield and Letitia Bennett




Husband William Henry Wingfield

         Born: Feb 2, 1826 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Pinckney Wingfield (1791-      )
       Mother: Mary Tench (1797-      )


     Marriage: Jun 1854 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Letitia Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stephen P. Bennett (1805-      )
       Mother: Mary Unknown (1808-Bef 1860)




Children

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John Burnice Ramsey, Sr. and Louella Mae Bennett




Husband John Burnice Ramsey, Sr.

         Born: Sep 5, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 2018 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 5, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Wesley Ramsey (1899-1973)
       Mother: Elva Emma Mason (1903-1989)


     Marriage: Jan 23, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Louella Mae Bennett

         Born: Oct 7, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louella Mae Bennett):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a bookkeeper for Tire Rebuilders. Marr. by L.G. Tinnell, Min.
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Walter Marshall Earles, Sr. and Lucy Elinore Bennett




Husband Walter Marshall Earles, Sr.

         Born: Sep 12, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Charles William Earles (Cir 1885-      )
       Mother: Ida Elizabeth Wilson (1891-1956)


     Marriage: May 28, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Elinore Bennett

         Born: 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 1949
       Buried:  - Bennett Cem., Reidsville, NC


Children
1 M Fred Ray Earles

         Born: Mar 3, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 3, 2021 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 2021 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC




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Thomas Warren Harding Williams and Mabel Dalton Bennett




Husband Thomas Warren Harding Williams

         Born: Nov 10, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 29, 1953
       Buried:  - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Robert Pinkney Williams (1886-1967)
       Mother: Eulalia Pearl Hurd (1898-1987)


     Marriage: 1940



Wife Mabel Dalton Bennett

         Born: Nov 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 11, 2000 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 2000 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)



 Other Spouse: William Thomas Trent (1915-1990) - Jul 29, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Thomas Marshall Williams

         Born: Feb 20, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 25, 1987 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC




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William Thomas Trent and Mabel Dalton Bennett




Husband William Thomas Trent

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 7, 1990 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Trent Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
     Marriage: Jul 29, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mabel Dalton Bennett

         Born: Nov 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 11, 2000 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 2000 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Warren Harding Williams (1920-1953) - 1940


Children

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Joseph Thomas Watkins and Maranda Jane Bennett




Husband Joseph Thomas Watkins

         Born: Apr 26, 1870
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Green Berry Watkins (1830-1915)
       Mother: Caroline Matilda Robertson (1830-1915)


     Marriage: 



Wife Maranda Jane Bennett

          AKA: Ranie
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William Robert Wells and Margaret Williams Bennett




Husband William Robert Wells

         Born: Sep 18, 1911 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1984 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 16, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA



Wife Margaret Williams Bennett

          AKA: May
         Born: Mar 7, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1992
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Claude Bennett (1895-1987)
       Mother: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)




Children
1 F Margaret Ann Wells

         Born: Jan 21, 1945 - Newport News, VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2025
       Buried: Jan 10, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Shelburn Eugene Meeks (1941-2019)
         Marr: Mar 25, 1966 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Margaret Williams Bennett):

He 29, she 20. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o William Walter Wells & Lucy Ida Davis; D/o Homer Claude Bennett & Lucy Belle Stultz. Marr. Oct. 16, 1940, Martinsville, Va., by C. Horne, Min. (Note: SS shows born Franklin Co., Va., FAG mem. shows Southampton Co., Va. (another AI blunder.)
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William Stanford Reynolds and Margie Louise Bennett




Husband William Stanford Reynolds

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Apr 13, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1996 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA


       Father: Hughes Oliver Reynolds (1872-1951)
       Mother: Annie Lee Bishop (1873-1950)


     Marriage: Oct 19, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Margie Louise Bennett

         Born: Mar 28, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 2018 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margie Louise Bennett):

Both single, & did textile work in a cotton mill. Marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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Thomas D. Rice and Mary Charlotte Bennett




Husband Thomas D. Rice

         Born: 1832 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1873 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev., Thomas R. Rice (1797-Bef 1860)
       Mother: Nancy B. Redman (1804-      )


     Marriage: Jul 14, 1853 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Charlotte Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Reuben C. Bennett (1790-      )
       Mother: Mary Tosh (1794-      )




Children
1 F Nancy C. Rice

         Born: 1854 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary J. Rice

         Born: Apr 1856 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Sarah E. Rice

         Born: Oct 30, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Charlotte Bennett):

Although their daughter Emma's tombstone supposedly says that she was born July 11, 1850, and her obituary, in agreement, says that she was 80 years and 1-day, but still, there is disagreement with the 1850 census that seems very clearly against a Jul 1850 birth for Emma. It is more probably that she was born 1851 or 1852 because her father is still single and listed in the household of his parents in the 1850 census that was dated August 2, 1850. Thus, if Emma was born July 1850, then she was born out of wedlock; that is possible, but more unlikely because her grandfather was a preacher, and because of the times, that would seem very unlikely, but still possible.
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Robert Lee Lavinder and Mary Ellen Bennett




Husband Robert Lee Lavinder

         Born: Aug 15, 1881 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1970
       Buried:  - Lavinder Cem., Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 12, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Ellen Bennett

          AKA: Lillie
         Born: Jul 6, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1935 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: May 31, 1935 - Lavinder Cem., Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Bennett):

He's 23 & she 30. Both single & born Franklin Co., Va. S/o Silas & Margaret Lavinder; D/o W.D. & Bettie Bennett. Marr. Mar. 12, 1905, Franklin Co., Va.
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Robert Wise Pedigo and Mary Franklin Bennett




Husband Robert Wise Pedigo

         Born: Dec 11, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1933
       Buried:  - Pedigo Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Joseph Daniel Pedigo (1835-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Susan Mason (1830-      )


     Marriage: Nov 11, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Franklin Bennett

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Sep 8, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 1956 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pedigo Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Franklin Bennett (1836-      )
       Mother: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )




Children
1 F Dora Bernard Pedigo

         Born: Jan 6, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1973
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Roy Obediah Bondurant (1894-1978)
         Marr: 1916


2 M Joseph Ryland Pedigo, Sr.

         Born: May 20, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Allie Victorie Byrd (1897-1967)


3 F Lura Dewey Pedigo

         Born: Oct 4, 1898 - VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1975
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Robert Lee Whitehead (1896-1961)
         Marr: Feb 11, 1917 - Sullivan Co., TN


4 F Ruby Pedigo

         Born: Feb 9, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Roy Benton Haskins, Sr. (1906-1994)


5 F Nellie Glenn Pedigo

         Born: Jul 30, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 1965 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John William Sutton (1905-1986)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Franklin Bennett):

From the book by Beverly Merritt: "Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Va. 1876-1898", pg 57, 11 Nov., 1890: Robert W. Pedigo, Age 30, Single, b. Franklin Co., S/o Joseph & Elizabeth Pedigo, married Mary F. Bennett, 20, Single, b. Franklin Co., D/o Franklin & Arina J. Bennett.
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Samuel Carl Covington and Mollie Alice Bennett




Husband Samuel Carl Covington

         Born: Mar 12, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Apr 21, 1977 - Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, USA
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Covington (1851-1939)
       Mother: Laura Harriett Boyles (1853-1936)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1920 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Mollie Alice Bennett

         Born: Aug 15, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 12, 1989
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stokes Co., NC


       Father: William Isom Bennett (      -      )
       Mother: Susan Ellen Watkins (1872-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mollie Alice Bennett):

Both 22. S/o J.H. & L.H. Covington; D/o W.I. & Susan Bennett. Marr. Dec. 22, 1920, Danbury, Stokes Co., NC., in a civil ceremony.
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Ruben Mack Oakes and Myrtle Alice Bennett




Husband Ruben Mack Oakes

         Born: Dec 4, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Wade Oakes (1871-1937)
       Mother: Pocahontas H. Robertson (1878-1953)


     Marriage: Dec 30, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Alice Bennett

         Born: Dec 25, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 2004 - Carilion Franklin Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried: Oct 1, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Alice Bennett):

He 23, she 14. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o T.W. Oakes & Pokie Robertson; D/o B.T. Bennett & Sarah Cooke. Marr. Dec. 30, 1929, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Robert William Pyrtle and Myrtle Ann Bennett




Husband Robert William Pyrtle

         Born: Jul 3, 1892 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 3, 1962 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1961 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Ann Bennett

          AKA: Patsy
         Born: Aug 25, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1980 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA

 Other Spouse: Sandy Bill Adkins (1907/1908-      ) - Jan 23, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Charles Ralph Angle (1906-1978) - Jul 13, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Ann Bennett):

He 69, she 55. He once wid., she once div. He born Stokes Co., NC & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a laborer & she a babysitter. S/o Landers Pyrtle & Martha Jane Simmons. Marr. Oct. 14, 1961, Danville, Va., by L.W. Cooper, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Sandy Bill Adkins):

He 18, she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o (not named); D/o Bruce & Pauline Bennett. Marr. Jan. 2, 1923, Pittsylvania Co., Va.; Div. Nov. 8, 1956, Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Charles Ralph Angle):

He 64, she 65. His 2d marr. (wid.); her 3d (wid.). Both born Va. S/o Charles Henry Angle & Laura Amanda Burnette; D/o Bruce Coleman Bennett & Pauline Jacobs. Marr. Jul 13, 1971, Danville, Va., in a civil ceremony.
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Elmer Ray Draper and Nell Glenwood Bennett




Husband Elmer Ray Draper

         Born: Feb 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Wooten Draper (1905-1999)
       Mother: Gladys Mae McMillian (1913-1989)


     Marriage: Feb 6, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nell Glenwood Bennett

         Born: 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Claude Bennett (1895-1987)
       Mother: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)




Children
1 M Steven Wayne Draper

         Born: Jun 15, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 2024
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nell Glenwood Bennett):

Both single. He worked for V.M. Draper Lumber Co. & she a clerk. Marr. by U.G. Bailey, Min.
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Josiah Coleman Motley and Nellie Katherine Bennett




Husband Josiah Coleman Motley

         Born: May 20, 1857 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1932
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: James William Motley (1824-1909)
       Mother: Susanna Parsons (1824-      )


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nellie Katherine Bennett

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Nov 6, 1870 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1961
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: George Richard Bennett (1826-1918)
       Mother: Mary Catherine Owen (1841-1921)




Children
1 M Voyle Vernell Motley, Sr.

         Born: Sep 22, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1968
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Iva Etoil Dalton (1900-1953)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Rev., Joel William Tucker and Penelope Bennett




Husband Rev., Joel William Tucker

         Born: Apr 28, 1823
         Died: Sep 1909
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Penelope Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Helen Blanche Irene Tucker

         Born: Sep 1865 - NC
         Died: 1941
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Rice Hankins (1861-1902)
         Marr: Jun 8, 1884 - Caswell Co., NC



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Reuben Bennett and Gillie A. Crider




Husband Reuben Bennett

         Born: Dec 1848 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jonathan Bennett, Sr. (1823-      )
       Mother: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )


     Marriage: Mar 26, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gillie A. Crider

         Born: Mar 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Gillie Coleman Bennett

         Born: Oct 25, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1925 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 30, 1925 - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Riddle Motley (1871-1940)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Reuben Alfred Bennett and Elizabeth Catherine Tosh




Husband Reuben Alfred Bennett

         Born: May 28, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 1915 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 1915 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


       Father: Reuben C. Bennett (1790-      )
       Mother: Mary Tosh (1794-      )


     Marriage: Cir 1867



Wife Elizabeth Catherine Tosh

         Born: Jul 3, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1923 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


Children
1 M Crispen Dickerson Bennett

         Born: Jun 18, 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1952 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 1952 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Sallie A. English (1876-1948)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Reuben C. Bennett and Mary Tosh




Husband Reuben C. Bennett

         Born: 1790 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Tosh

          AKA: Polly
         Born: 1794 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jonathan Bennett, Sr.

          AKA: John
         Born: 1823 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )
         Marr: Jan 24, 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M George Richard Bennett

         Born: Mar 13, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 29, 1918 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 1, 1918 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Catherine Owen (1841-1921)
         Marr: Mar 7, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Mary Charlotte Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas D. Rice (1832-1873)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1853 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Reuben Alfred Bennett

         Born: May 28, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 1915 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 1915 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Catherine Tosh (1846-1923)
         Marr: Cir 1867



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Paul David Foster and Roberta Elizabeth Bennett




Husband Paul David Foster

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 2015
       Buried: Nov 15, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: Peter Critz Foster (1880-1971)
       Mother: Susan P. Turner (1889-1971)


     Marriage: May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Roberta Elizabeth Bennett

         Born: Jul 16, 1922 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2014
       Buried: Nov 13, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: Samuel Dodson Bennett (1880-1970)
       Mother: Lessie Will McDaniel (1896-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Roberta Elizabeth Bennett):

Both single. He a machinist at the Navy Yard & she did office work in the textile industry. Marr. by F.A. Dail, Min.
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Roy D. Bennett and Ernestine Prince




Husband Roy D. Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Ernestine Prince

         Born: Jun 3, 1939
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loyd Seaborn Prince (1917-1998)
       Mother: Julia Ardella Coffee (1914-1992)




Children

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Russell Wayne Bennett and Christine Martin




Husband Russell Wayne Bennett

         Born: Nov 25, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2017 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Russell Bennett (1899-1983)
       Mother: Mary Lee Stultz (1902-2003)


     Marriage: Oct 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Martin

         Born: Oct 29, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2017
       Buried: May 24, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Cutler Martin, Sr. (1900-1936)
       Mother: Mary Savanah Stegall (1906-1990)




Children
1 M William Wayne Bennett

          AKA: Willy
         Born: Apr 28, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2023
       Buried: Oct 12, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Karen Lee Jones (1947-2019)
         Marr: May 7, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Christine Martin):

Both single. He a plumber for Seymour Metal Works & she a secretary for Carter & Carter. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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William Kern Cooper and Ruth Naomi Bennett




Husband William Kern Cooper

         Born: Sep 5, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: May 25, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Naomi Bennett

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Free Union, Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Miles Bennett (1872-1961)
       Mother: Grace Lula Dickerson (1886-1977)



 Other Spouse: William Bryant Leftwich (1897-1974) - Aug 9, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Naomi Bennett):

Both single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Free Union, Albemarle Co., Va. He a mgr. for Rapid Transit Co. Marr. by T.W. Fryer, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Bryant Leftwich):

He once div., she once wid. He born Max, Va. & she Free Union, Va. He a salesman for Coleman Supply. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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William Bryant Leftwich and Ruth Naomi Bennett




Husband William Bryant Leftwich

         Born: Sep 29, 1897 - Max Meadows, VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1974
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Carroll Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 9, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Naomi Bennett

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Free Union, Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Miles Bennett (1872-1961)
       Mother: Grace Lula Dickerson (1886-1977)



 Other Spouse: William Kern Cooper (1908-1943) - May 25, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Naomi Bennett):

He once div., she once wid. He born Max, Va. & she Free Union, Va. He a salesman for Coleman Supply. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Kern Cooper):

Both single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Free Union, Albemarle Co., Va. He a mgr. for Rapid Transit Co. Marr. by T.W. Fryer, Min.
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Benjamin Alexander Byrd and Sally Agnes Bennett




Husband Benjamin Alexander Byrd

          AKA: Alex
         Born: 1854 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 19, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sally Agnes Bennett

         Born: 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sallie Levina Byrd

         Born: Sep 19, 1888 - VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1965 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 27, 1965 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: John William McGuire (1885-1955)
         Marr: Abt 1907



Notes: Marriage (Sally Agnes Bennett):

Both single.
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Samuel Dodson Bennett and Lessie Will McDaniel




Husband Samuel Dodson Bennett

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jul 16, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1970 - Southside Nurs Hm., Blackstone, VA
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA
     Marriage: Jan 28, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lessie Will McDaniel

         Born: Oct 3, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1987 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA


       Father: Price Thomas McDaniel (1872-1937)
       Mother: Lydia Lee McCormick (1879-      )



 Other Spouse: Edward Wister Bennett (1891-1918) - Aug 10, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Roberta Elizabeth Bennett

         Born: Jul 16, 1922 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2014
       Buried: Nov 13, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
       Spouse: Paul David Foster (1921-2015)
         Marr: May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Samuel Wallace Bennett

         Born: Aug 29, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1991 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Ann Holland (1926-2010)
         Marr: May 6, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lessie Will McDaniel):

He single, she once wid.
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Samuel Wallace Bennett and Mildred Ann Holland




Husband Samuel Wallace Bennett

         Born: Aug 29, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1991 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Dodson Bennett (1880-1970)
       Mother: Lessie Will McDaniel (1896-1987)


     Marriage: May 6, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mildred Ann Holland

         Born: Jun 6, 1926 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 5, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Norman Holland (1895-1979)
       Mother: Elsie Jones (1897-1975)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Ann Holland):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army & she a clerk in the Henry County Clerk's Office. Marr. by S.C. Hutton, Min.
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James Leslie Patterson and Sarah Ellen Bennett




Husband James Leslie Patterson

         Born: Jan 17, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1931 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 1931 - Patterson Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Benjamin L. Patterson (1846-      )
       Mother: Maranda A. Finney (1852/1854-1881)


     Marriage: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Ellen Bennett

         Born: May 22, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 1, 1958 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Franklin Bennett (1836-      )
       Mother: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )




Children
1 M Robert Leslie Patterson

         Born: Mar 15, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1976 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 F Hallie M. Patterson

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mamie Sue Patterson

         Born: Dec 27, 1902 - VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1993
       Buried:  - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
       Spouse: Minor Stanford Owen (1901-1964)
         Marr: 1926


4 M Forest A. Patterson

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M A. Bruce Patterson

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Irene Virginia Patterson

         Born: Mar 23, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1923
       Buried:  - Patterson Cem., Snow Creek, VA



7 F Sarah Eleanor Patterson

         Born: Oct 3, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2004 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Calvin Santa Elliott (1920-1954)
         Marr: Nov 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M Herman Bennett Patterson

         Born: May 4, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Anne Marie Draper (1928-2005)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Ellen Bennett):

Both single. The date transcribed is only Jan. 1898, but perhaps the day wasn't readable.
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Sidney Dee Bennett and Lou Anne Watkins




Husband Sidney Dee Bennett

         Born: Jan 1868 - NC
         Died: Abt 1909
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 3, 1897 - Snow Creek Twsp., Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lou Anne Watkins

          AKA: Lola
         Born: Feb 11, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1949 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1949 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Hiram Smith Watkins (1834-1910)
       Mother: Susan Jane Payne (1837-1910)




Children
1 M Gaston Dewey Bennett

         Born: Jun 17, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 13, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 14, 1931 - Madison Co., NC
       Spouse: Jessie Mae Johnson (1904-1990)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1923 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Beulah Roosevelt Bennett

         Born: Jul 27, 1901 - NC
         Died: Nov 2, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1974 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC



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Stephen P. Bennett and Mary Unknown




Husband Stephen P. Bennett

         Born: 1805 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Unknown

         Born: 1808 - VA
         Died: Bef Sep 15, 1860
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Letitia Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Wingfield (1826-1907)
         Marr: Jun 1854 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Franklin Bennett

         Born: 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Julia P. Bennett

         Born: Dec 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1921
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William D. Law (1840-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA




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