Descendants of Daniel & Hannah Hankins



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Bobby Spencer Coward and Judith Ann Yeatts




Husband Bobby Spencer Coward

         Born: Dec 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2014 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 2014 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Judith Ann Yeatts (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked for Dan River Mills. Married by Bruce Meadows, Minister. Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Cecil Maurice Coward and Gladys Lee Marlowe




Husband Cecil Maurice Coward

         Born: Jan 20, 1913 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1978 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 1, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Marlowe

         Born: Mar 7, 1916 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 14, 2004 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Rufus Below Marlowe Sr. (1890-1960)
       Mother: Nannie Mae Austin (1892-1953)




Children
1 M Michael Maurice Coward Sr.

         Born: Jan 24, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2016 - Wilkes Reg. Med. Ctr., Wilkesboro, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jerrie Peters (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in the textile industry. Married by A.G. Carter, Bapt. Min.
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Charles James Coward and Sallie Mae Slayton




Husband Charles James Coward

          AKA: Zip
         Born: May 20, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1984 - Callands, VA (prob.)
       Buried:  - Holley Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Fernard Cortice Coward (1852-Bef 1910)
       Mother: Ada Overton (1873-1942)


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Macie Allen (1907-2004) - Feb 20, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie Mae Slayton

         Born: Dec 17, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1992 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Slayton-Holley Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Asa Jackson Slayton (1862-1936)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (1871-1924)



 Other Spouse: James Edward Holley Sr. (1888-1959) - Abt 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Benjamin Philip Riddle (1891-1965) - Nov 9, 1963 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once and she was twice widowed. Their license was issued Feb. 4, 1967 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., and they were married by Dan R. Sloan, Christian Min.
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Fernard Cortice Coward and Ada Overton




Husband Fernard Cortice Coward

          AKA: Fern
         Born: Feb 1852 - VA
         Died: Bef Apr 3, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: Barzillai J. Coward (1822-      )
       Mother: Ann H. Corder (1824-      )


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ada Overton

         Born: Jun 24, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1942 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 1942 - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: William Walter Overton (1840-1909)
       Mother: Susan T. Eanes (1839-1923)




Children
1 M William McKinley Coward

          AKA: Will
         Born: Feb 9, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1938 - Grady Store, Grady, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)
         Marr: Abt 1917 - VA


2 F Cora B. Coward

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



3 M Charles James Coward

          AKA: Zip
         Born: May 20, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1984 - Callands, VA (prob.)
       Buried:  - Holley Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Macie Allen (1907-2004)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Mae Slayton (1897-1992)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1967 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Frederick Herman Coward and Ella Maude Merricks




Husband Frederick Herman Coward

          AKA: Fred
         Born: Nov 19, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 2003 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 25, 2003 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William McKinley Coward (1897-1938)
       Mother: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Maude Merricks

          AKA: Ella
         Born: Nov 16, 1918 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1999 - Stratford House of Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947)
       Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)




Children
1 M Maynard Herman Coward

         Born: Sep 22, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1998 - Pasco Co., FL
       Buried:  - Tucker Cem., Dade City, FL
       Spouse: Nancy Marie Earles (living)


2 M Milton Wright Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Betty Ann Matthews (living)


3 M Bobby Spencer Coward

         Born: Dec 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2014 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 24, 2014 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Judith Ann Yeatts (living)


4 M Jerry Wayne Coward Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Faye Nora Johnson (living)
       Spouse: Pat Ann Greer (living)



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Maynard Herman Coward and Nancy Marie Earles




Husband Maynard Herman Coward

         Born: Sep 22, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1998 - Pasco Co., FL
       Buried:  - Tucker Cem., Dade City, FL


       Father: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
       Mother: Ella Maude Merricks (1918-1999)


     Marriage: 
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Nancy Marie Earles (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Malcolm Rorrer Earles (1913-1991)
       Mother: Vera Davis Riddle (1918-2019)



 Other Spouse: Douglas Marshall Gauldin


Children

Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Melvin Rupert Coward and Rachel Ann Reynolds




Husband Melvin Rupert Coward

         Born: Jun 23, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1997 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Oct 29, 1997 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: William McKinley Coward (1897-1938)
       Mother: Tabitha Susan Aaron (1898-1988)


     Marriage: Oct 5, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rachel Ann Reynolds

         Born: Mar 19, 1927 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 22, 2022 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 2022 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charlie Wade Reynolds (1888-1958)
       Mother: Annie Eliza Slaydon (1891-1984)




Children
1 M Tony Tyrone Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Patricia Diane Rigney (living)
       Spouse: Brenda Ann Lynch (living)


2 M Michael Reynolds Coward

         Born: Sep 25, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Katherine Anne Nelson (living)


3 M Melvin Kent Coward

         Born: Nov 24, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1994 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


4 M Perry Aaron Coward (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dellie Mae Watson (living)


5 F Robin Denise Coward

         Born: Mar 15, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 2009 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Notes: Marriage

He 22 and she 21. Both single, and born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o W.M. Coward & Tabitha Aaron; D/o C.W. Reynolds & Annie Slayton. Married by P.H. Ricketts, Christian Layman.
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Michael Maurice Coward Sr. and Jerrie Peters




Husband Michael Maurice Coward Sr.

         Born: Jan 24, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2016 - Wilkes Reg. Med. Ctr., Wilkesboro, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Cecil Maurice Coward (1913-1978)
       Mother: Gladys Lee Marlowe (1916-2004)


 Relationship:  -  No evidence this couple married
 Marr. Status: No evidence this couple married



Wife Jerrie Peters (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Michael Reynolds Coward and Katherine Anne Nelson




Husband Michael Reynolds Coward

         Born: Sep 25, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Melvin Rupert Coward (1924-1997)
       Mother: Rachel Ann Reynolds (1927-2022)


     Marriage: 



Wife Katherine Anne Nelson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single, and were married by E.L. Epperson, Bapt. Min.
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Albert T. Cox and Melissa A. Hodges




Husband Albert T. Cox

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


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)


     Marriage: Jan 16, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Melissa A. Hodges

         Born: Oct 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Dr. William Hodges (      -      )
       Mother: Susan Ann Julius (      -      )




Children
1 F Cora Cox

         Born: May 1879 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Shelhorse II (1861-      )
         Marr: Aug 4, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Gustave Adolphus Giles and Alice Joanna Cox




Husband Gustave Adolphus Giles

          AKA: Guss
         Born: Aug 23, 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Giles-Cox Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 24, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Eliza Ann Stultz (1870-      ) - Jun 1, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Joanna Cox

         Born: Feb 26, 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1923 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 1923 - Giles-Cox Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Capt. John Henry Cox (1834-1928)
       Mother: Judith Elizabeth Gravely (1845-1931)




Children
1 F Emma Giles

         Born: Dec 9, 1882 - Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
         Died: Jun 22, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Henry Clay Eanes Sr. (1876-1922)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Harry Giles

         Born: Sep 21, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 11, 1952 - Cascade Co., MT
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Lawn Mem. Cem., Great Falls, MT
       Spouse: Sallie Ferris Law (1880-1945)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Elizabeth Ann Giles

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Feb 29, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1972 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William J. Childress (1884-1932)
         Marr: Apr 8, 1913 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Spouse: Henry Solomon Teague (1867-1947)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Susan Giles

          AKA: Sue, Susie
         Born: Aug 19, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Dr. Frank Paul Turner D.D.S. (1888-1975)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC


5 M Richard Davis Giles

         Born: Dec 21, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 1969 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Bassett Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Mary Wootsie Ramsey (1899-1967)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Ruth Ethel Giles

         Born: Jun 2, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1983 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Alcide Joseph Fischer Jr. (1899-1990)
         Marr: Jun 20, 1923 - Waltham, MT


7 M George Thomas Giles

         Born: Oct 4, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1973 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jane Elizabeth Plybon (1907-1991)
         Marr: Oct 26, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Edward Gold Giles

         Born: Aug 1, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 1994 - Elgin, Bastrop Co., TX
       Buried:  - Elgin City Cem., Elgin, Bastrop Co., TX
       Spouse: Mary Marguerite Dilcer (1918-1998)
         Marr: May 11, 1940 - Winchester, VA



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage date and place came from the delayed birth certificate of their son George.
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James D. Hairfield and Catherine Cox




Husband James D. Hairfield

         Born: 1810 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 6, 1900
       Buried: 


       Father: David Hairfield (1775-      )
       Mother: Margaret Hankins (1781-      )


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1833 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Emma Matilda Haley (1845-1927) - Sep 3, 1875 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Catherine Cox

         Born: 1812 - Henry or Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jul 4, 1870
       Buried: 


       Father: James S. Cox (1760-1828)
       Mother: Elizabeth Juley Hankins (1773-1859)




Children
1 F Martha S. Hairfield

         Born: Sep 1835 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bullington Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Henry Lafayette Bullington (1829-Abt 1908)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Joseph William Hairfield Sr.

         Born: Apr 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Townes (1848-1930)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1866 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Nancy F. Hairfield

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Berryman Clift (1833-      )
         Marr: Jul 10, 1864 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Peter Judson Hairfield

         Born: 1846 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Surety for the marriage was provided by James M. Cox.

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William Henry Shelhorse II and Cora Cox




Husband William Henry Shelhorse II

         Born: Sep 19, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Shelhorse I (1824-1893)
       Mother: Celia Adeline Crider (      -1891)


     Marriage: Aug 4, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Cora Cox

         Born: May 1879 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Albert T. Cox (1850-      )
       Mother: Melissa A. Hodges (1855-      )




Children
1 F Clincie S. Shelhorse

         Born: Mar 4, 1896 - VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1972 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Gretna Burial Pk., Gretna, VA
       Spouse: Ramsey Benjamin Farmer Sr. (1894-1990)
         Marr: Aft Jun 5, 1917


2 F Melissa A. Shelhorse

         Born: Jul 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nollie Averett Witcher (1905-      )
         Marr: Dec 1, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Allen W. Shelhorse

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Bodie L. Shelhorse

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Mary Shelhorse

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Hugh D. Shelhorse

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Onie G. Shelhorse

         Born: 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Ramsey Watlington Sr. (1909-1994)
         Marr: Nov 29, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M William Henry Shelhorse III

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Samuel F. Mitchell and Elizabeth Cox




Husband Samuel F. Mitchell

         Born: 1785 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 2, 1814 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Susannah Cox (1800-      ) - Jul 2, 1832 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Cox

         Born: Cir 1795
         Died: Bef Jul 2, 1832
       Buried: 


       Father: James S. Cox (1760-1828)
       Mother: Elizabeth Juley Hankins (1773-1859)




Children
1 F Patsy Mitchell

         Born: 1816 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Jane Mitchell

         Born: 1820 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: 1890
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jacob Horatio Aaron Jr. (1811-1868)
         Marr: Nov 19, 1838 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Samuel Mitchell

         Born: 1823 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Arabella D. Allen (1840/1842-      )
         Marr: Abt Dec 31, 1862 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Elizabeth Mitchell

         Born: Abt 1826 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Vaden Garland Mahan (1824-Bef 1861)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: James Mitchell Reynolds (1803-1866)
         Marr: Oct 30, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Moses Mitchell

         Born: 1827 - VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1862 - Cedar Mountain, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth F. Mahan (1839-      )
         Marr: May 17, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Surety for the marriage was provided by Hugh Reynolds, and they were married by Reverent Thomas Boaz.

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Charles Franklin Martin and Elizabeth J. Cox




Husband Charles Franklin Martin

         Born: Oct 5, 1806 - Cumberland, VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wright-Martin Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Parson Orson Martin (1775-1859)
       Mother: Elizabeth Sadler (1778-1845)


     Marriage: 1855

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lawrence (1822-Abt 1850) - May 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth J. Cox

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Aug 30, 1829 - VA
         Died: Feb 1912
       Buried:  - Wright-Martin Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Cox (Cir 1805-Bef 1850)
       Mother: Mary A. C. Sutherlin (Cir 1808-Bef 1850)




Children
1 M Floyd Martin

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



2 F Mary E. Martin

         Born: Jan 27, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1890
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Mtn. Valley, VA
       Spouse: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA


3 M William Tyler Martin

         Born: Jan 21, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1940 - Richmond, Henrico Co., VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
       Spouse: Sally Ann Burch (1867-1950)
         Marr: Sep 10, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Alice Clementia Martin

         Born: 1863 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1899
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lewis Adams Wright (1862-1948)
         Marr: Aug 30, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Monroe Martin

         Born: 1867 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M George Martin

         Born: 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Daniel Webster Hankins and Harriet M. Cox




Husband Daniel Webster Hankins

          AKA: Dan
         Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 2, 1863 - Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Henry Hankins Sr. (1803-Bef 1888)
       Mother: Eleanor Elizabeth Gravely (1810-      )


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Harriet M. Cox

         Born: Nov 14, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1934
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)



 Other Spouse: Stephen Yeatts (1833-      ) - Mar 7, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Isham Thomas Hodges (1852-1921) - Dec 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Per the research of Posey L. Adkins, Jr: Hankins, Daniel W., son of John H. and Eleanor Hankins to Harriet M. Cox, daughter of William H. and Nancy D. Cox. 10 January 1860. Married by Balaam Warren.

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Stephen Yeatts and Harriet M. Cox




Husband Stephen Yeatts

         Born: 1833 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Yeatts (1789-      )
       Mother: Nancy Taylor (1792-      )


     Marriage: Mar 7, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Harriet M. Cox

         Born: Nov 14, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1934
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)



 Other Spouse: Daniel Webster Hankins (1837-1863) - Jan 10, 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced)

 Other Spouse: Isham Thomas Hodges (1852-1921) - Dec 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 M Obediah Stephen Yeatts

          AKA: Bodie
         Born: 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Tabitha Saunders (1878-1938)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1905 - Bedford Co., VA


2 F Nancy E. Yeatts

         Born: Jul 3, 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

William S. McDowell officiated at the marriage ceremony (Marriage Book #2, page 45, Pittsylvania Co., VA)

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Isham Thomas Hodges and Harriet M. Cox




Husband Isham Thomas Hodges

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Nov 9, 1852 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1921
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: Dr. William Hodges (      -      )
       Mother: Susan Ann Julius (      -      )


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary A. Motley (1853-1890)



Wife Harriet M. Cox

         Born: Nov 14, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1934
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)



 Other Spouse: Daniel Webster Hankins (1837-1863) - Jan 10, 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced)

 Other Spouse: Stephen Yeatts (1833-      ) - Mar 7, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
Had no children
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James A. Cox and Sarah A. Haley




Husband James A. Cox

         Born: Jun 1841 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)


     Marriage: Jan 23, 1881 - VA



Wife Sarah A. Haley

         Born: May 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Pendleton Haley (1820-1902)
       Mother: Julia Susannah Francis (1822-1905)




Children
1 F Frances Cox

         Born: 1881 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Myrtle Bettie Cox

         Born: Apr 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Adam Witcher Jr. (1863-Bef 1940)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Julia Lillian Cox

         Born: Nov 10, 1886 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1975 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Henry Harrison Cocke Jr. (1885-1969)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Nannie J. Cox

         Born: Sep 1889 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Franklin Cox Sr. and Estelle Evans




Husband James Franklin Cox Sr.

          AKA: Chubby
         Born: Mar 31, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2014
       Buried: Nov 3, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Cannie Frank Cox (1902-      )
       Mother: Lula Clifton (1906-      )


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Barbara Jean Belton (1936-1995) - Jun 1, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Estelle Evans (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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James S. Cox and Elizabeth Juley Hankins




Husband James S. Cox

         Born: 1760 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1828 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Cox (      -      )
       Mother: Mary Seay (      -      )


     Marriage: Oct 4, 1790 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Juley Hankins

         Born: 1773
         Died: Mar 14, 1859 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William J. Hankins Sr. (1750-Bef 1824)
       Mother: Elizabeth Davis (1756-Bef 1824)




Children
1 F Temperance Cox

          AKA: Tempy
         Born: Sep 22, 1791
         Died: Aug 16, 1866
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Devin (1781-1854)
         Marr: Feb 16, 1811 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Elizabeth Cox

         Born: Cir 1795
         Died: Bef Jul 2, 1832
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Samuel F. Mitchell (1785-      )
         Marr: Jan 2, 1814 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Jane D. Cox

         Born: Cir 1799 - VA
         Died: Bef 1876
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Boyd M. Francis (Cir 1801-      )
         Marr: Sep 11, 1822 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Susannah Cox

          AKA: Susan
         Born: 1800 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Samuel F. Mitchell (1785-      )
         Marr: Jul 2, 1832 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M William H. Cox Sr.

         Born: Aug 15, 1802 - VA
         Died: Feb 1890
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1830 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Samuel Cox

         Born: Cir 1805
         Died: Bef Sep 6, 1850
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary A. C. Sutherlin (Cir 1808-Bef 1850)
         Marr: Jan 25, 1827 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


7 F Mary Hankins Cox

          AKA: Polly
         Born: 1807 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1893
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Meredith Bonaparte Allen (1806-1893)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 F Catherine Cox

         Born: 1812 - Henry or Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jul 4, 1870
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James D. Hairfield (1810-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1833 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


9 F Mourning R. Cox

         Born: 1813 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Robert Hairfield (1807-Abt 1851)
         Marr: Feb 26, 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


10 M James Madison Cox

         Born: Jun 1814 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah Ashbury (1824-      )
         Marr: May 4, 1852 - Greene Co., GA



Notes: Marriage

Joseph Akin provided the surety bond for the marriage.

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Boyd M. Francis and Jane D. Cox




Husband Boyd M. Francis

         Born: Cir 1801 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 11, 1822 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Jane D. Cox

         Born: Cir 1799 - VA
         Died: Bef 1876
       Buried: 


       Father: James S. Cox (1760-1828)
       Mother: Elizabeth Juley Hankins (1773-1859)




Children
1 F Julia Susannah Francis

          AKA: Julianna
         Born: Jun 10, 1822 - VA
         Died: Jan 1, 1905
       Buried:  - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA
       Spouse: William Pendleton Haley (1820-1902)
         Marr: Abt 1841 - Charlotte Co., VA


2 M Samuel K. Francis

         Born: Dec 23, 1824 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 1911 - Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
       Buried:  - Lostine Cem., Lostine, OR
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


3 F Mary Francis

         Born: Cir 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John Ephriam Francis

         Born: Mar 14, 1832 - VA
         Died: Aug 29, 1910 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)
         Marr: Bet Feb 1859 and 1860 - Cedar Co., MO


5 F Sarah A. Francis

         Born: Cir 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Louisa E. Francis

         Born: Cir 1839 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Surety for their marriage was Isham Petty.

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Capt. John Henry Cox and Judith Elizabeth Gravely




Husband Capt. John Henry Cox

         Born: Jul 20, 1834 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1928
       Buried:  - Mingo, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William H. Cox Sr. (1802-1890)
       Mother: Nancy D. Perkins (1806-1890)


     Marriage: Jan 8, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Judith Elizabeth Gravely

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Oct 15, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1931
       Buried:  - Mingo, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Edmund Gravely (1788-1883)
       Mother: Susan Robertson (1800-1879)




Children
1 F Alice Joanna Cox

         Born: Feb 26, 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1923 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 1923 - Giles-Cox Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gustave Adolphus Giles (1860-1931)
         Marr: Feb 24, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Married by the Reverend Minter. Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Vol. I, pp. 16 & 17, 8 Jan. 1863: John H. Cox, 27, single, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., son of Wm. H. & Nancy D. Cox., married Bettie J. Gravely, 18, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Edm. & Susan Gravely.

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Dr. Unknown Madison and Julia A. Cox




Husband Dr. Unknown Madison

         Born: 
         Died: 1945 - Madison, Morgan Co., GA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Julia A. Cox

         Born: 1857 - GA
         Died: 1945
       Buried: 


       Father: James Madison Cox (1814-      )
       Mother: Sarah Ashbury (1824-      )




Children

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Robert Withers Hodnett and Laura Altoway Cox




Husband Robert Withers Hodnett

         Born: Jul 15, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 20, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Ernest Hodnett (1893-1972)
       Mother: Ella Green Stokes (1899-1984)


     Marriage: Mar 26, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Laura Altoway Cox

          AKA: Dolly
         Born: Cir 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2007 - Holston Valley Med. Ctr., Kingston, TN
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Bristol (city), VA


       Father: Robert Granville Cox (1900-1976)
       Mother: Cassie Lou Eggleston (1903-1973)



 Other Spouse: Harvey Kennon Isley (1928-1994) - Jun 20, 1953 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked for American Furniture Co., and she was a nurse for Dr. R.L. Mason. Their license was issued Mar. 26, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., and they were married by R.B. Burnett, Bapt. Min.
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Harvey Kennon Isley and Laura Altoway Cox




Husband Harvey Kennon Isley

         Born: Nov 28, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1994
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 20, 1953 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Deborah Lynn Richard



Wife Laura Altoway Cox

          AKA: Dolly
         Born: Cir 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2007 - Holston Valley Med. Ctr., Kingston, TN
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Bristol (city), VA


       Father: Robert Granville Cox (1900-1976)
       Mother: Cassie Lou Eggleston (1903-1973)



 Other Spouse: Robert Withers Hodnett (1929-2015) - Mar 26, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by N.A. Winstead, J.P.
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Rev. Willie Jessie Earles and Mattie Sue Cox




Husband Rev. Willie Jessie Earles

         Born: Dec 9, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 1, 1940 - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC


       Father: Jesse Lee Earles (1869-1943)
       Mother: Alsie Bell Dodson (1881-1951)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1927 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mattie Sue Cox

         Born: Feb 8, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 23, 1990
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA

 Other Spouse: Clifford Setliff (1909-1981) - May 11, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced Nov 19, 1976)


Children
1 F Alma Christine Earles (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Douglas Patterson


2 F Barbara Elaine Earles

         Born: Mar 27, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2016 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA
       Spouse: Harold Vivian Garrett (1929-1993)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 M Tommy Leonard Earles

         Born: Apr 23, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 16, 2018 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Oct 19, 2018
       Spouse: Mildred Constance Morgan (living)


4 F Billie Jean Earles

         Born: Aug 4, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2017 - Madison Heights, VA
       Buried: Sep 29, 2017 - Amherst Cem., Amherst, VA
       Spouse: Robert Ewell Rogers (1929-1987)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1956 - Warwick (city), VA



Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Clifford Setliff and Mattie Sue Cox




Husband Clifford Setliff

         Born: Jun 16, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1981 - Riverside Hosp., Newport News, VA
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA
     Marriage: May 11, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Nov 19, 1976



Wife Mattie Sue Cox

         Born: Feb 8, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 23, 1990
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA

 Other Spouse: Rev. Willie Jessie Earles (1902-1940) - Dec 17, 1927 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she once widowed. He was a commercial fisherman for R.H. Jones, and she did textile work for Lacy Mfg. Co. Married by G.F. Overstreet, Pentecostal Holiness Min. Divorced in Hampton, Va.
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George Veal Hankins and Mollie Cox




Husband George Veal Hankins

         Born: Jan 28, 1877 - Mountain Peak, Ellis Co., TX
         Died: Feb 5, 1957 - Elk City, Beckham Co., OK
       Buried:  - Bethany Cem., Bethany, OK


       Father: Josiah Foster Hankins (1840-1911)
       Mother: Mary Jane Burks (1845-1909)


     Marriage: May 24, 1899 - Howard Co., AR



Wife Mollie Cox

         Born: Apr 22, 1877 - Howard Co., AR
         Died: Mar 15, 1967 - Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK
       Buried:  - Bethany Cem., Bethany, OK


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by L.M. Webb (unknown if civil marr. or religious).
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William Robert Hairfield and Mourning R. Cox




Husband William Robert Hairfield

         Born: 1807 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Abt 1851 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
       Buried: 


       Father: David Hairfield (1775-      )
       Mother: Margaret Hankins (1781-      )


     Marriage: Feb 26, 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mourning R. Cox

         Born: 1813 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James S. Cox (1760-1828)
       Mother: Elizabeth Juley Hankins (1773-1859)




Children
1 F Mary Matilda Hairfield

         Born: Nov 23, 1829 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Jun 26, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Granville Jones Minter (1824-1891)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1847 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)


2 F Julia A. Hairfield

         Born: 1834 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1864 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Grief Jones (1827-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Sep 19, 1854 - Henry Co., VA. (Wife Deceased)


3 M John Tyler Hairfield

         Born: Oct 5, 1835 - VA
         Died: Dec 7, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Cornelia Ann Reynolds (1837-1893)
         Marr: Dec 3, 1857 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Deceased)
       Spouse: Martha Nancy Tabitha Pierceson (1842-1906)
         Marr: Sep 24, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Wife Deceased)
       Spouse: Julia M. Burton (1849-      )
         Marr: Jan 20, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Husband Deceased)


4 M William M. Hairfield

         Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Dec 24, 1866
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah J. Johnston (1840-      )
         Marr: May 2, 1861 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Sarah A. L. Hairfield

         Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jul 15, 1870
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Grief Jones (1827-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Jun 18, 1865 - Henry Co., VA


6 M James S. Hairfield

         Born: Jul 4, 1841
         Died: Jul 1, 1862 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 



7 M Judson Hairfield

         Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Robert Hairfield

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Marriage Bond: 16 February 1829 --William R. Harfield and Mourning H. Cox, D/o Elizabeth Cox who says, "near of age and has no guardian or agent except myself." Married 26 Feb. by the Rev. Orson Martin (p. 94).

Marriage was performed by Reverend W.J. Witherington.



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