Early Southside Virginia Families



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William Arthur Hatley and Beatrice M. Bowles




Husband William Arthur Hatley

         Born: Aug 4, 1896 - Stanly Co., NC
         Died: Sep 27, 1975 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Beatrice M. Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1908 - WV
         Died: Apr 15, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 17, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Robert Bowles (1871-1946)
       Mother: Lavina Quince Young (1877-1959)




Children

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Benjamin Alexander Bowles and Victoria Parcell




Husband Benjamin Alexander Bowles

         Born: Feb 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Bowles (1818-      )
       Mother: Lucinda Robertson (1824-      )


     Marriage: Apr 29, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Victoria Parcell

         Born: Mar 1864 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Armistead P. Parcell (1832-      )
       Mother: Clary J. Stegall (1841-      )




Children
1 M Henry Clay Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1963 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Robertson-Bowles Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Betty Mae Brown (1905-      )
         Marr: 1920-1921
       Spouse: Irene Robertson (1913-1994)
         Marr: Feb 2, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Victoria Parcell):

Both single.
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Benjamin Alexander Bowles and Anna Della Trent




Husband Benjamin Alexander Bowles

          AKA: Ben Bowles
         Born: Jul 1, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1964
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Jabel Bowles (1820-1905)
       Mother: Ann Prillaman (1837-1928)


     Marriage: May 14, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Anna Della Trent

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Nov 22, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1939 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William H. Trent (1858-1947)
       Mother: Emma Rosabelle Stanley (1864-1952)




Children
1 M Conis Dewey Bowles

         Born: Mar 20, 1906 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1985 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Abbey, Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Grace Eleanor Doyle (1905-      )
         Marr: Dec 13, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Laura Bays (Cir 1911-      )
         Marr: Jul 23, 1948 - Amherst Co., VA


2 M Letcher Hill Bowles

         Born: Jun 4, 1910 - Kimball, WV
         Died: Mar 8, 1987 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Hazel P. Gearheart (Cir 1913-      )
         Marr: Sep 15, 1931 - York Co., SC
       Spouse: Virginia Margaret Fortune (1917-2007)
         Marr: May 11, 1940 - Rochester, Oakland Co., MI


3 M Stanley Wilson Bowles, Sr.

         Born: Oct 17, 1912 - Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Sep 7, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Carlyne Bessie Reynolds (1914-2002)
         Marr: Dec 16, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Anna Della Trent):

Both single.
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Benjamin B. Bowles and Nannie B. Parcell




Husband Benjamin B. Bowles

         Born: 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 17, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Nannie B. Parcell

         Born: 1865 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Armistead P. Parcell (1832-      )
       Mother: Clary J. Stegall (1841-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nannie B. Parcell):

Both single.
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Benton Bowles and Lora Susan Hollandsworth




Husband Benton Bowles

         Born: Oct 1873 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1899-1900 - VA



Wife Lora Susan Hollandsworth

         Born: Jan 9, 1878 - Lincoln Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Hashman Jermon Hollandsworth (1832-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Martha Jane McGhee (1839-1909)




Children

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Frank Henry McKinney and Bertha Faire Bowles




Husband Frank Henry McKinney

         Born: Dec 7, 1883 - Piedmont, Anderson Co., SC
         Died: Mar 11, 1958 - Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL
       Buried:  - Restlawn Mem. Pk., Jacksonville, FL
     Marriage: Jun 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha Faire Bowles

         Born: Sep 23, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Daniel L. Bowles (1856-1908)
       Mother: Sarah Louise Cheshire (1866-1916)



 Other Spouse: Dr., Jesse Martin Shackelford, M.D. (1869-1941) - Feb 9, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bertha Faire Bowles):

He 26, she 22. Both single. He born Piedmont, SC & she Henry Co., Va. S/o Z.T. & D. McKinney; D/o D.L. & S.L. Bowles. Marr. Jun. 7, 1910, Henry Co., Va.; Div. Jul. 20, 1920, Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Dr., Jesse Martin Shackelford, M.D.):

He 69, she 50. He once wid. & she once div. He was a physician. S/o W.G. Shackelford & Patty Richardson; D/o D.L. Bowles & Sarah Cheshire. Marr. Feb. 9, 1939, Martinsville, Va., by C.W. Reed, Min.
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Dr., Jesse Martin Shackelford, M.D. and Bertha Faire Bowles




Husband Dr., Jesse Martin Shackelford, M.D.

         Born: Dec 7, 1869 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William George Shackelford, Jr. (1848-1938)
       Mother: Martha Ann Richardson (1850-1927)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha Faire Bowles

         Born: Sep 23, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Daniel L. Bowles (1856-1908)
       Mother: Sarah Louise Cheshire (1866-1916)



 Other Spouse: Frank Henry McKinney (1883-1958) - Jun 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bertha Faire Bowles):

He 69, she 50. He once wid. & she once div. He was a physician. S/o W.G. Shackelford & Patty Richardson; D/o D.L. Bowles & Sarah Cheshire. Marr. Feb. 9, 1939, Martinsville, Va., by C.W. Reed, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Frank Henry McKinney):

He 26, she 22. Both single. He born Piedmont, SC & she Henry Co., Va. S/o Z.T. & D. McKinney; D/o D.L. & S.L. Bowles. Marr. Jun. 7, 1910, Henry Co., Va.; Div. Jul. 20, 1920, Henry Co., Va.
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Daniel C. Washburn and Bertha M. Bowles




Husband Daniel C. Washburn

          AKA: Dan
         Born: Apr 18, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jan 18, 1962
       Buried:  - Bowles-Washburn Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Nathaniel Ira Thompson Washburn (1856-1929)
       Mother: Mary Jane Spencer (1856-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1920



Wife Bertha M. Bowles

         Born: Aug 28, 1901 - VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1989
       Buried:  - Bowles-Washburn Cem., Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 M Raymond C. Washburn

         Born: Dec 23, 1920 - VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bowles-Washburn Cem., Patrick Co., VA



2 M William Elwood Washburn

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Feb 25, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jun 25, 2012 - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Lera Hester Craig (1922-2011)
         Marr: 1946


3 F Viola Washburn

         Born: 1923 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Virginia Mae Washburn

         Born: Feb 5, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1958 - Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, NC
       Buried: Apr 17, 1958 - Bowles-Washburn Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Wilbert Via, Jr. (1926-1997)
         Marr: Jul 1, 1946 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Albert Sidney Via and Bessie Lee Bowles




Husband Albert Sidney Via

          AKA: Sid
         Born: May 30, 1899 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 4, 1943 - Reed Creek (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 5, 1943 - Via Cem., Oak Level, VA


       Father: John Pinkard Via (1864-1925)
       Mother: Betty Ruth Via (1877-1958)


     Marriage: Feb 25, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bessie Lee Bowles

         Born: Cir 1900
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Carl William Via

         Born: May 7, 1934 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 24, 2008 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 27, 2008 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Virginia Wray (1936-2009)
         Marr: Sep 19, 1952 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Wallie Lee Via

         Born: Jul 9, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1992 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Carolyn Mize (1939-2024)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1956 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Bessie Lee Bowles):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Eugene Morris Compton and Betty Jane Bowles




Husband Eugene Morris Compton

         Born: Aug 13, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Leonard Morris Compton (1917-1995)
       Mother: Beona Sunshine Hughes (1919-2013)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1957 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Jane Bowles

         Born: Dec 4, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 2022 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 23, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Frank Aaron Bowles (1915-1997)
       Mother: Nellie Grace Stone (1916-2006)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Jane Bowles):

Both single. He worked for Blueridge Hardware Co. & she for DuPont. Marr. by C.J. McBride, Min.
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William Booker Ramsey and Catherine F. Bowles




Husband William Booker Ramsey

         Born: Feb 14, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1908
       Buried:  - Ramsey Cem., Bassett Forks, VA


       Father: David M. Ramsey (1793-1881)
       Mother: Nancy Goode (1801-      )


     Marriage: Jan 18, 1866 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Catherine F. Bowles

         Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Aug 10, 1882
       Buried: 


       Father: Alexander H. Bowles (1793-      )
       Mother: Catherine Goode (1794-      )




Children
1 M Alex W. Ramsey

         Born: 1870 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Daniel P. Ramsey

         Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Anna Beck (1880-      )
         Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Catherine F. Bowles):

Both single.
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Columbus Graten Bowles and Ella M. Stultz




Husband Columbus Graten Bowles

         Born: Oct 17, 1853 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1937 - Mayo, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 27, 1937 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 27, 1876 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella M. Stultz

         Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Johnson W. Stultz (1832-1927)
       Mother: Mary E. Burch (1837-Bef 1885)




Children
1 F Laurine Bowles

          AKA: Laura
         Born: 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George W. Stock (1864-      )
         Marr: Dec 11, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ella M. Stultz):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry County, Va., Marriage Register No. 1, p. 77, line 114, 27 Dec. 1876: C.G. Bowles, 23, single, born Wythe Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., mechanic, S/o Wm. & L. Bowles, married E.M. Stultz, 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J.W. & Mary Stultz.


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Columbus Graten Bowles and Katura Minter




Husband Columbus Graten Bowles

         Born: Oct 17, 1853 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1937 - Mayo, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 27, 1937 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Nov 30, 1892 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Katura Minter

         Born: Nov 13, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1900
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Stephen Hubbard Minter (1827-1907)
       Mother: Katherine Kitura Armstrong (1832-1902)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Katura Minter):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry County, Va., Marriage Register No. 1, p. 180, line 130, 30 Nov. 1892: C.G. Bowles, 38, widowed, born Wythe Co., Va., resides Henry Co., merchant, S/o Wm. & L. Bowles, married Katura M. Minter, 22, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o H.C. & M. Minter.
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Columbus Graten Bowles and Mary C. Hensley




Husband Columbus Graten Bowles

         Born: Oct 17, 1853 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1937 - Mayo, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 27, 1937 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 30, 1902 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary C. Hensley

         Born: 1852-1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1911
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: William H. Hensley (1820/1827-      )
       Mother: Frances Ann Bocock (1829-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary C. Hensley):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co., Va., Marriage Register No. 2, p. 48, Line 60, 30 April 1902: C.G. Bowles, 48, widowed, born Wythe Co., Va., resides Patrick Co., Va., merchant, S/o Wm. & L. Bowles, married Mary Hensley, 39, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o Wm. & Frances Hensley.
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Conis Dewey Bowles and Grace Eleanor Doyle




Husband Conis Dewey Bowles

         Born: Mar 20, 1906 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1985 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Abbey, Salem (city), VA


       Father: Benjamin Alexander Bowles (1877-1964)
       Mother: Anna Della Trent (1884-1939)


     Marriage: Dec 13, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Grace Eleanor Doyle

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Redd Doyle, Sr. (1875-1955)
       Mother: Emma Jane Pace (1877-1970)




Children
1 F Ernestine Bowles

          AKA: Tina
         Born: Apr 21, 1927 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 2009
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Billy Joe Franklin (1924-      )
         Marr: Aug 31, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Cornelius Kelton Call III (1926-1996)


2 F Frances Anne Bowles

         Born: Jun 26, 1931 - Wise Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joel Walter Hylton (1926-2002)


3 F Zella G. Bowles

         Born: 1937 - VA
         Died: Bef Jan 17, 2014
       Buried: 




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George Washington Rea and Cynthia Ellen Bowles




Husband George Washington Rea

         Born: Dec 30, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 28, 1920 - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: George O. Rea (1817/1826-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Lucinda Carter (1832-      )


     Marriage: Dec 30, 1880 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cynthia Ellen Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1863 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1943 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 24, 1943 - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: J. William Bowles (1824-      )
       Mother: Lydia Leach (1827-      )




Children
1 M George William Rea

         Born: Oct 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lessie Banner Leake (1883-      )
         Marr: Dec 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nannie Kate Rea

          AKA: Katie
         Born: May 24, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: George W. Martin (1876-1952)
         Marr: Nov 5, 1899 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Maggie L. Rea

         Born: Jun 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1934 - Penns Store, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Peter Watson Leake, Sr. (1879-1925)
         Marr: Sep 22, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


4 M John D. Rea

         Born: Feb 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Rufus Bowles Rea

         Born: Mar 9, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1978 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Concord Ch. Cem., Elon, NC
       Spouse: Bertha C. Hooper (1893-      )
         Marr: Nov 17, 1912 - Stony Creek, Caswell Co., NC


6 F Lucy Ellen Rea

         Born: Mar 5, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry Clay Leake (1888-      )
         Marr: May 21, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA


7 M Joseph D. Rea

         Born: Feb 17, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA



8 M Claude A. Rea

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



9 F Hallie May Rea

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



10 M Walter Dewey Rea, Sr.

         Born: Aug 22, 1900 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 9, 1929 - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Cora Anice Gunter (1898-1960)
         Marr: Dec 31, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA


11 M Edward Lee Rea

         Born: 1904 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Gladys Morris (1907-      )
         Marr: Mar 18, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cynthia Ellen Bowles):

Both single.
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Daniel J. Bowles and Martha S. Kempleton




Husband Daniel J. Bowles

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


       Father: Jabel Bowles (1820-1905)
       Mother: Ann Prillaman (1837-1928)


     Marriage: Jun 9, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha S. Kempleton

         Born: Jan 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Russell A. Bowles

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Roy Lee Bowles

         Born: Oct 29, 1906 - VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1941 - Kingwood, WV
       Buried: Nov 14, 1941



3 M Claude I. Bowles

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Myrtle A. Bowles

         Born: Aug 5, 1911 - VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1985
       Buried:  - Thornrose Cem., Staunton, VA
       Spouse: Frank Clemmons Bryant (1909-1988)
         Marr: Bef 1941


5 M Frank Aaron Bowles

         Born: Mar 14, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nellie Grace Stone (1916-2006)
         Marr: Oct 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Bessie E. Bowles

         Born: 1918 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Martha S. Kempleton):

Both single.
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Daniel L. Bowles and Sarah Louise Cheshire




Husband Daniel L. Bowles

         Born: Aug 16, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1908 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
       Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836-      )


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1886 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Louise Cheshire

         Born: Jan 15, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 1916 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James R. Cheshire (1821-      )
       Mother: Frances Self (1827-1918)




Children
1 F Bertha Faire Bowles

         Born: Sep 23, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Frank Henry McKinney (1883-1958)
         Marr: Jun 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dr., Jesse Martin Shackelford, M.D. (1869-1941)
         Marr: Feb 9, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Alice Bowles

         Born: 1889
         Died: Oct 7, 1993
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



3 F Frances Bowles

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Feb 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Daniel Leroy Bowles

         Born: Jul 4, 1893 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1967 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Verda May Clay (1902-1972)
         Marr: Abt 1924


5 M Paul Wesley Bowles

         Born: Sep 17, 1897 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 1973 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


6 M Roy Lee Bowles

         Born: Oct 29, 1906
         Died: Nov 12, 1941
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Sarah Louise Cheshire):

Their marriage is recorded in the "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1, 1853-1893", p. 142. line 97, 9 Nov. 1886: D.L. Bowles, 30, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., jeweler, S/o M.G. & E.F. Bowles, married Sarah L. Cheshire, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o J. & F.J. Cheshire.
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Daniel Leroy Bowles and Verda May Clay




Husband Daniel Leroy Bowles

         Born: Jul 4, 1893 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1967 - Jefferson Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Daniel L. Bowles (1856-1908)
       Mother: Sarah Louise Cheshire (1866-1916)


     Marriage: Abt 1924



Wife Verda May Clay

         Born: Dec 2, 1902 - Wise Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1972 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Verda May Clay):

Per the 1930 census she was 26, and married at 22 (she born 1902); thus, married about 1924.
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Edward Pryor Bowles and Bonnie Flora Brown




Husband Edward Pryor Bowles

         Born: Sep 7, 1916 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 28, 1946 - Ieagar, McDowell Co., WV



Wife Bonnie Flora Brown

         Born: Sep 12, 1925 - Hensley, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Aug 25, 2016
       Buried: Aug 29, 2016 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA

 Other Spouse: Billy Melvin Stegall (1932-2014) - Dec 6, 1969 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Flora Brown):

Marr. Apr. 28, 1946, Ieagar, McDowell Co., Va.; Div. Aug. 4, 1969, Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Billy Melvin Stegall):

He 37, she 42. His 3d marr. (prev. div.); her 2d (prev. div.). Both born Va.; she WV. S/o Tommie Joe Stegall & Annie Wade; D/o Henry Brown & Loudella Perkins. Marr. Dec. 6, 1968, Martinsville, Va., by D. Harris, Min.
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Robert W. Thomasson and Elizabeth Jane Bowles




Husband Robert W. Thomasson

         Born: 1833 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 1853 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Jane Bowles

          AKA: Betty
         Born: 1835 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William Jasper Thomasson

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Julia M. Edwards (1855-1886)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Matilda Bowles (1857-1936)
         Marr: May 29, 1887 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M James Henry Thomasson

         Born: Mar 13, 1858 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Lucy E. Thomasson

         Born: Apr 3, 1867 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry Clay Hurd (1847-1936)
         Marr: Oct 8, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Jane Bowles):

Both single.
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Billy Joe Franklin and Ernestine Bowles




Husband Billy Joe Franklin

         Born: Sep 24, 1924 - Bluefield, WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 31, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ernestine Bowles

          AKA: Tina
         Born: Apr 21, 1927 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 2009
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Conis Dewey Bowles (1906-1985)
       Mother: Grace Eleanor Doyle (1905-      )



 Other Spouse: Cornelius Kelton Call III (1926-1996)


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ernestine Bowles):

Both single. He a salesman for H.R. Carpel, Co. & she a clerk for DuPont. Marr. by E.S. Sheppe, Min.
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Cornelius Kelton Call III and Ernestine Bowles




Husband Cornelius Kelton Call III

         Born: Oct 1, 1926 - Little Rock, AR
         Died: Mar 20, 1996
       Buried: Mar 23, 1996 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Ernestine Bowles

          AKA: Tina
         Born: Apr 21, 1927 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 2009
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Conis Dewey Bowles (1906-1985)
       Mother: Grace Eleanor Doyle (1905-      )



 Other Spouse: Billy Joe Franklin (1924-      ) - Aug 31, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Billy Joe Franklin):

Both single. He a salesman for H.R. Carpel, Co. & she a clerk for DuPont. Marr. by E.S. Sheppe, Min.
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Jesse Leo Leake and Fannie A. Bowles




Husband Jesse Leo Leake

         Born: Jun 8, 1878 - VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1969 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 17, 1969 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: John Leake (1850-1931)
       Mother: Nancy Anne Keaton (1845-1929)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1902 - Yadkin, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Fannie A. Bowles

         Born: Cir 1879 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Fonnie Leo Leake

         Born: Mar 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA



2 M Benjamin Franklin Leake

          AKA: Bennie
         Born: Jun 20, 1905 - Pinnacle, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 1, 1971 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 3, 1971 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Redd Taylor (1908-      )
         Marr: Apr 19, 1924 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Fannie A. Bowles):

Marr. Feb. 9, 1902, Yadkin, Stokes Co., NC, by C.C. Haymore, Min.
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Herman Radford Oakes and Flora Mae Bowles




Husband Herman Radford Oakes

         Born: Jun 20, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 6, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Ford Alfred Oakes (1892-1962)
       Mother: Mary Ethel Woody (1894-1927)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Flora Mae Bowles

         Born: Jul 22, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 26, 1988 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 F Mattie Diane Oakes

         Born: Jul 10, 1941 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 22, 2016 - Mt. Carmel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Donald Fuller Ashby (1938-2017)
         Marr: Dec 11, 1982 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Flora Mae Bowles):

He 22, she 17. 1st marr. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va.; she Franklin Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o F.A. Oakes & Ethel Woody; D/o J.H. Bowles & Rose May Eames. Marr. Nov. 28, 1936, Rocky Mount, Va., by R.M. Pleasant, Min.
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Joel Walter Hylton and Frances Anne Bowles




Husband Joel Walter Hylton

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Dec 20, 1926 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Apr 6, 2002
       Buried:  - Maple Shade Cem., Laurel Fork, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Anne Bowles

         Born: Jun 26, 1931 - Wise Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Conis Dewey Bowles (1906-1985)
       Mother: Grace Eleanor Doyle (1905-      )




Children

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Frank Aaron Bowles and Nellie Grace Stone




Husband Frank Aaron Bowles

         Born: Mar 14, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel J. Bowles (1871-      )
       Mother: Martha S. Kempleton (1877-      )


     Marriage: Oct 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nellie Grace Stone

         Born: Nov 11, 1916 - Mingo Co., WV
         Died: Nov 17, 2006 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Betty Jane Bowles

         Born: Dec 4, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 2022 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 23, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Eugene Morris Compton (1939-1998)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1957 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nellie Grace Stone):

Both single.
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George Ervin Bowles and Annie Mable Riddle




Husband George Ervin Bowles

         Born: Jan 9, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 24, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Robert Bowles (1871-1946)
       Mother: Lavina Quince Young (1877-1959)


     Marriage: Jun 5, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Mable Riddle

         Born: Apr 30, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 3, 2000 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel George Thomas Riddle (1874-1941)
       Mother: Pearl Jane Martin (1885-1980)




Children
1 F Annie Marie Bowles

         Born: Apr 17, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 2020 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 14, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Claiborne Hundley, Sr. (1927-2001)
         Marr: Aug 18, 1945 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Iris Magdalene Bowles

         Born: Apr 4, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 1990 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clellen Neil Gilbert (1925-1994)
         Marr: Feb 19, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Janie Marcelle Bowles

          AKA: Janie
         Born: Sep 4, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 19, 2015 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 22, 2015 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Roy Adkins, Jr. (1933-2002)
         Marr: Jun 6, 1953 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


4 M Melvin William Bowles

         Born: Mar 11, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 2008 - Boones Mill, VA
       Buried: May 24, 2008 - Franklin Mem. Gdns., Boones Mill, VA



5 F Margaret Louise Bowles

         Born: Dec 19, 1944 - VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2020
       Buried: Jun 11, 2020 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Billy Reed White (1940-2021)
         Marr: Sep 11, 1960 - York, York Co., SC



Notes: Marriage (Annie Mable Riddle):

Both single.
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George Robert Bowles and Lavina Quince Young




Husband George Robert Bowles

         Born: Sep 15, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 1946 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 8, 1946 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
     Marriage: 1894



Wife Lavina Quince Young

          AKA: Vinie
         Born: Aug 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1959
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


Children
1 F Martha Jane Bowles

         Born: Sep 29, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 24, 1959
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Posey Ferdinand Ramsey (1890-1957)
         Marr: Nov 8, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M William Riley Bowles

         Born: Mar 14, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1933 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 26, 1933 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Irona Mae Sumner (1902-1984)
         Marr: Abt Jan 18, 1918


3 F Lillie Bowles

         Born: Mar 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M George Ervin Bowles

         Born: Jan 9, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 24, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Mable Riddle (1910-2000)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Harriett Susan Bowles

          AKA: Hattie
         Born: Abt 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Morton Richardson (1896-1935)
         Marr: 1925


6 F Minnie Belle Bowles

         Born: Sep 22, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kermit Alston Ramsey (1903-1995)
         Marr: Abt 1923


7 F Beatrice M. Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1908 - WV
         Died: Apr 15, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 17, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Arthur Hatley (1896-1975)


8 M Marshall H. Bowles

         Born: 1910 - VA
         Died: 1947
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA



9 F Grace Mae Bowles

         Born: Feb 24, 1914 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Apr 30, 2004
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Herbert Coleman Grant (1910-1934)
         Marr: May 4, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Quinton Lee Ramsey, Sr. (1913-2003)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


10 M J. Robert Bowles

         Born: Mar 9, 1917 - VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1969
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA




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Herbert Coleman Grant and Grace Mae Bowles




Husband Herbert Coleman Grant

         Born: May 5, 1910 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1934 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 18, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Coleman Grant (1881-1945)
       Mother: Ranie Lee Eanes (1870-1954)


     Marriage: May 4, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Mae Bowles

         Born: Feb 24, 1914 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Apr 30, 2004
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Robert Bowles (1871-1946)
       Mother: Lavina Quince Young (1877-1959)



 Other Spouse: Quinton Lee Ramsey, Sr. (1913-2003) - Dec 28, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


Children

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Quinton Lee Ramsey, Sr. and Grace Mae Bowles




Husband Quinton Lee Ramsey, Sr.

         Born: May 19, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2003
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Lee Ramsey (1871-1931)
       Mother: Mary Belva Turner (1893-1988)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Mae Bowles

         Born: Feb 24, 1914 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Apr 30, 2004
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Robert Bowles (1871-1946)
       Mother: Lavina Quince Young (1877-1959)



 Other Spouse: Herbert Coleman Grant (1910-1934) - May 4, 1930 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Quinton Lee Ramsey, Jr.

         Born: Jul 1, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2012 - Huntersville, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




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Armistead P. Parcell and Harriet Bowles




Husband Armistead P. Parcell

         Born: 1832 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 17, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Harriet Bowles

         Born: 1848-1850 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Eliza Jenny Parcell

         Born: 1875 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George H. Houston (1870-      )
         Marr: Dec 28, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Mary Ann Parcell

         Born: 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charlie A. Byrd (1874-      )
         Marr: Dec 10, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA


3 M James M. Parcell

         Born: 1878 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Essie Cooper (1887-      )
         Marr: Dec 10, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Joel T. Parcell

         Born: 1880 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Addie L. Lavinder (1887-      )
         Marr: Dec 8, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Harriet Bowles):

He a wid., she single.
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Joseph Morton Richardson and Harriett Susan Bowles




Husband Joseph Morton Richardson

         Born: Dec 13, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1935 - Richardson's Hosp., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 22, 1935 - Fam. Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Abel Richardson (1871-1932)
       Mother: Mary Eleanor Gravely (1872-1952)


     Marriage: 1925



Wife Harriett Susan Bowles

          AKA: Hattie
         Born: Abt 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Robert Bowles (1871-1946)
       Mother: Lavina Quince Young (1877-1959)




Children
1 M John Thomas Richardson

         Born: Mar 26, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 1963 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gladys Louise Nunn (1929-2013)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1949 - Roanoke Co., VA



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Henry C. Bowles and Susan C. Cobbs




Husband Henry C. Bowles

         Born: Bet Nov 1831 and 1835 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 27, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Susan C. Cobbs

         Born: Feb 1845 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Alvin B. Bowles

         Born: Mar 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Annie S. Bowles

         Born: Apr 1888 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Arthur A. Anthony (1877-      )
         Marr: Jun 3, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan C. Cobbs):

Both single.
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Henry Clay Bowles and Betty Mae Brown




Husband Henry Clay Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1963 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Robertson-Bowles Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Benjamin Alexander Bowles (1854-      )
       Mother: Victoria Parcell (1864-      )


     Marriage: 1920-1921



Wife Betty Mae Brown

         Born: 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Samuel Wade Lawrence (1915-1995) - Sep 15, 1942 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Samuel Wade Lawrence):

He 27, she 37. He single, she once div. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. He was a miner. S/o Robert Lawrence & Lillian Hope Lawrence; D/o J.D. Brown & Mary Ann Perdue. Marr. Sep. 15, 1942, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Va., by L.M. Burris, Min.
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Henry Clay Bowles and Irene Robertson




Husband Henry Clay Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1963 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Robertson-Bowles Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Benjamin Alexander Bowles (1854-      )
       Mother: Victoria Parcell (1864-      )


     Marriage: Feb 2, 1942 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Irene Robertson

         Born: 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1994
       Buried:  - Robertson-Bowles Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Irene Robertson):

Both once div. He a farmer. Marr. by R. Perdue, Min.
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Clellen Neil Gilbert and Iris Magdalene Bowles




Husband Clellen Neil Gilbert

         Born: Jun 10, 1925 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 25, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Peyton Gilbert (1871-1934)
       Mother: Annie Lee Jones (1881-1975)


     Marriage: Feb 19, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Iris Magdalene Bowles

         Born: Apr 4, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 1990 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: George Ervin Bowles (1902-1975)
       Mother: Annie Mable Riddle (1910-2000)




Children
1 F Margaret Ann Gilbert

         Born: Sep 19, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 2008 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 4, 2008 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA



2 F Patricia Kay Gilbert

         Born: Jan 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 2010 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 20, 2010 - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA
       Spouse: Bruce Leonard Francisco (1950-1981)
         Marr: Nov 12, 1969 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Merrell Johnnie Cobler (1955-2020)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kenneth Allen Harrison (1951-2001)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Clarence Neal Curry (1945-2016)
         Marr: Feb 14, 2003 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Jerry Lee Gilbert

         Born: May 19, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 27, 1988 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Iris Magdalene Bowles):

Both single. He did sawmill work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Irvin Hughes Bowles and Sallie Maude Merricks




Husband Irvin Hughes Bowles

         Born: Jan 1896 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie Maude Merricks

         Born: Apr 9, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 1960 - NC
       Buried: May 27, 1960 - Pinewood Mem. Cem., Greenville, NC


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1858-1953)
       Mother: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie Maude Merricks):

Both single.
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J. William Bowles and Lydia Leach




Husband J. William Bowles

         Born: 1824 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lydia Leach

         Born: 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Nancy Bowles

         Born: 1859 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Cynthia Ellen Bowles

         Born: Feb 27, 1863 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1943 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 24, 1943 - Rea Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: George Washington Rea (1857-1920)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1880 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Parthenia Bowles

         Born: 1867 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Jabel Bowles and Ann Prillaman




Husband Jabel Bowles

         Born: Sep 13, 1820 - VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1905
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 25, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ann Prillaman

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Nov 20, 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Daniel Prillaman (      -      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Stanley (      -      )



 Other Spouse: William Preston Bondurant (1823-1866) - Jan 16, 1854 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 F Susan J. Bowles

         Born: 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas O. Stultz (1862-      )
         Marr: Jul 10, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Daniel J. Bowles

          AKA: Dan
         Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Martha S. Kempleton (1877-      )
         Marr: Jun 9, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA


3 M Isaac S. Bowles

          AKA: Ike
         Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Benjamin Alexander Bowles

          AKA: Ben Bowles
         Born: Jul 1, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1964
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Anna Della Trent (1884-1939)
         Marr: May 14, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



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John A. Bowles and Anna Elizabeth Richardson




Husband John A. Bowles

         Born: Oct 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Bowles (1818-      )
       Mother: Lucinda Robertson (1824-      )


     Marriage: Oct 22, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Anna Elizabeth Richardson

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Oct 12, 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902)
       Mother: Mary Jane Gravely (1828-1861)



 Other Spouse: George Washington Stultz (1840-1882) - Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Thomas Elijah Bowles

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Jan 10, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1966 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Callie May Boyd (1899-1976)
         Marr: Nov 2, 1918 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC


2 M Samuel Joseph Bowles

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Apr 2, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1946 - Axton (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 1946 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Hattie B. Adkerson (Cir 1878-      )
         Marr: Jan 1, 1912 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Eddie G. Bowles

         Born: Jan 1889 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Anna Elizabeth Richardson):

He single, she once wid.
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Joseph Bowles and Lucinda Robertson




Husband Joseph Bowles

         Born: 1818 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucinda Robertson

         Born: 1824 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Mary Bowles

         Born: 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Jane Bowles

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



3 M Benjamin Alexander Bowles

         Born: Feb 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Victoria Parcell (1864-      )
         Marr: Apr 29, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M John A. Bowles

         Born: Oct 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Richardson (1849-1908)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Sally M. Bowles

         Born: May 1860 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Oney J. Bowles

         Born: 1861 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M William H. Bowles

         Born: 1862 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Thomas M. Bowles

         Born: Jan 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 1930 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 1930 - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Eleanor Gregory (1870-1947)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1885 - Henry Co., VA



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Robert Lee Hankins and Julia E. Bowles




Husband Robert Lee Hankins

         Born: Feb 24, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 21, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: James Allen Hankins (1817-1875)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Barrow (1825-      )


     Marriage: Oct 22, 1894 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Julia E. Bowles

         Born: Mar 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
       Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836-      )




Children
1 M John David Hankins

         Born: Feb 9, 1896 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1952 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 16, 1952 - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Beulah Freedle (1902-1986)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1924 - Reynoldstown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, USA


2 F Bessie L. Hankins

         Born: Sep 1898 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Maude Elizabeth Hankins

         Born: May 7, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1970 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jun 2, 1970 - Woodland Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Hubert Haywood File (1896-1937)
         Marr: Jul 26, 1917 - Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: Dallas Harding Shugart (1897-1966)
         Marr: Jul 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Loula Hankins

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Lillie Belle Hankins

         Born: Nov 24, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 14, 2008 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 16, 2008 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Arlis Ewell Rupard (1908-1991)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Julia E. Bowles):

Both single.
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George W. Stock and Laurine Bowles




Husband George W. Stock

         Born: 1864
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 11, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Laurine Bowles

          AKA: Laura
         Born: 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Columbus Graten Bowles (1853-1937)
       Mother: Ella M. Stultz (1857-1892)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Laurine Bowles):

He a wid., she single.
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James Jones Holley and Leona Mae Bowles




Husband James Jones Holley

          AKA: Jimmie
         Born: Feb 22, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1987 - Roanoke Comm. Hos., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William M. Holley (1882-1977)
       Mother: Clara Ann Garrett (1884-1967)


     Marriage: Jun 25, 1934 - Bland Co., VA



Wife Leona Mae Bowles

         Born: 1919 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Riley Bowles (1898-1933)
       Mother: Irona Mae Sumner (1902-1984)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Leona Mae Bowles):

He 22, she 18. S/o Wm. M. Hollie and Clara Garrett; D/o Wm. R. Bowles and Irena M. Sumner.
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Lester Henry Bowles and Elizabeth Bell Brodie




Husband Lester Henry Bowles

         Born: Mar 12, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 6, 1951 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Est 1939-1940



Wife Elizabeth Bell Brodie

         Born: Sep 9, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2013 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 29, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Emmett Judson Brodie (1872-1955)
       Mother: Callie Jane Burnett (1888-1931)



 Other Spouse: Eldon Lafayette Newman (1906-1987) - Apr 20, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Bell Brodie):

In the 1940 census he's 32 and she's 26, but have no children, and no indication of years married. In the 1930 census he's 21 and single. Their eldest child Sandra was born Jun. 4, 1946, so it's likely the married about 1939 or 1940.


Notes: Marriage (Eldon Lafayette Newman):

2d marr., prev. wid. Marr. by J.W. Woody, Min.
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Letcher Hill Bowles and Hazel P. Gearheart




Husband Letcher Hill Bowles

         Born: Jun 4, 1910 - Kimball, WV
         Died: Mar 8, 1987 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Benjamin Alexander Bowles (1877-1964)
       Mother: Anna Della Trent (1884-1939)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1931 - York Co., SC



Wife Hazel P. Gearheart

         Born: Cir 1913
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hazel P. Gearheart):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Letcher Hill Bowles and Virginia Margaret Fortune




Husband Letcher Hill Bowles

         Born: Jun 4, 1910 - Kimball, WV
         Died: Mar 8, 1987 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Benjamin Alexander Bowles (1877-1964)
       Mother: Anna Della Trent (1884-1939)


     Marriage: May 11, 1940 - Rochester, Oakland Co., MI



Wife Virginia Margaret Fortune

         Born: Mar 23, 1917 - Richmond, VA
         Died: Mar 25, 2007 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland Co., MI


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Margaret Fortune):

Marr. by C.D. Oberlin, Min.
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Claude Holmes Reynolds and Lucy Elizabeth Bowles




Husband Claude Holmes Reynolds

         Born: Aug 30, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1949 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 18, 1949 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Barton Reynolds (1848-1919)
       Mother: Nancy Ann Reynolds (1854-1924)


     Marriage: Jan 5, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Elizabeth Bowles

         Born: Nov 20, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1933 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oak Level Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Middleton Grief Bowles (1832-1906)
       Mother: Eliza Jane Wells (1836-      )




Children
1 M Percy C. Reynolds

         Born: Cir 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Janie Gauldin (Cir 1910-      )
         Marr: Apr 19, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Paul S. Reynolds

         Born: Sep 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Ruby Mae Reynolds

         Born: May 20, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 2008 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jun 16, 2008 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: William Marvin Riddle (1907-2000)
         Marr: May 24, 1928 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Edward H. Reynolds

         Born: Nov 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Gladys R. Reynolds

         Born: Nov 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Viola Reynolds

         Born: Aug 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M D. Reynolds

         Born: 1918 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Jewell Reynolds

         Born: Apr 5, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 21, 2009 - Isle of Wight Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Baxter Garfield Osborne (1919-2002)
         Marr: Apr 15, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lucy Elizabeth Bowles):

Claude's death certificate says that they were separated.
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Harry Davis and Lula H. Bowles




Husband Harry Davis

         Born: Cir 1890
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1922



Wife Lula H. Bowles

         Born: Feb 23, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas M. Bowles (1863-1930)
       Mother: Mary Eleanor Gregory (1870-1947)



 Other Spouse: William Stonewall Jackson Lester (1884-1952) - Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: John Letcher Stanley (1891-      ) - Aug 12, 1958 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (William Stonewall Jackson Lester):

He twice wid., she once div. He a carpenter. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.


Notes: Marriage (John Letcher Stanley):

He single, she twice wid. Both retired. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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William Stonewall Jackson Lester and Lula H. Bowles




Husband William Stonewall Jackson Lester

         Born: Jul 5, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1952 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 14, 1952 - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Collins Lester (1841/1843-1898)
       Mother: Julia Frances Lester (1853-1940)


     Marriage: Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lula H. Bowles

         Born: Feb 23, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas M. Bowles (1863-1930)
       Mother: Mary Eleanor Gregory (1870-1947)



 Other Spouse: Harry Davis (Cir 1890-      ) - Abt 1922

 Other Spouse: John Letcher Stanley (1891-      ) - Aug 12, 1958 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lula H. Bowles):

He twice wid., she once div. He a carpenter. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.


Notes: Marriage (John Letcher Stanley):

He single, she twice wid. Both retired. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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John Letcher Stanley and Lula H. Bowles




Husband John Letcher Stanley

         Born: Sep 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Franklin Stanley (1868-1933)
       Mother: Julia Jane Wade (1867-1950)


     Marriage: Aug 12, 1958 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lula H. Bowles

         Born: Feb 23, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas M. Bowles (1863-1930)
       Mother: Mary Eleanor Gregory (1870-1947)



 Other Spouse: Harry Davis (Cir 1890-      ) - Abt 1922

 Other Spouse: William Stonewall Jackson Lester (1884-1952) - Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lula H. Bowles):

He single, she twice wid. Both retired. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Stonewall Jackson Lester):

He twice wid., she once div. He a carpenter. Marr. by J.E. Burgess, Min.
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Caleb Sink, Sr. and Lydia Elizabeth Bowles




Husband Caleb Sink, Sr.

         Born: 1825 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Sink (1783-Bet 1865/1880)
       Mother: Sophia Elizabeth Clingenpeel (1793-Bet 1870/1875)


     Marriage: Jan 28, 1847 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lydia Elizabeth Bowles

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Billy Reed White and Margaret Louise Bowles




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: Sep 11, 1960 - York, York Co., SC



Wife Margaret Louise Bowles

         Born: Dec 19, 1944 - VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2020
       Buried: Jun 11, 2020 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: George Ervin Bowles (1902-1975)
       Mother: Annie Mable Riddle (1910-2000)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Louise Bowles):

Marr. Sep. 11, 1960, York, SC.; Div. Mar. 16, 1979, Henry Co., Va.
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Irvin Lane Davis, Sr. and Margaret Virginia Bowles




Husband Irvin Lane Davis, Sr.

         Born: Apr 2, 1923 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1970 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jake Holland Davis (1880-1944)
       Mother: Addie Frances McDaniel (1885-1959)


     Marriage: Jul 17, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Margaret Virginia Bowles

         Born: Aug 3, 1929 - Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC
         Died: Apr 2, 2021 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 7, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Virginia Bowles):

Both single. He self-employed in construction. Marr. by A.L. Jackson, Min.



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