Early Southside Virginia Families



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George Washington Coleman and Mary Elizabeth Brodie




Husband George Washington Coleman

         Born: Jul 17, 1822 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died:  - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Coleman-Hodges Cem., Sydnorsville, VA


       Father: William L. Coleman (1793-1846)
       Mother: Elizabeth Woody (1797-1853)


     Marriage: Nov 1853 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Brodie

         Born: Mar 3, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Coleman-Hodges Cem., Sydnorsville, VA


Children
1 F Sarah Adeline Coleman

         Born: May 6, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Love Cem., Sydnorsville, VA
       Spouse: James William Love, Sr. (1843-1931)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M George William Coleman

         Born: Feb 28, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wade-Coleman Cem., Sydnorsville, VA
       Spouse: Alberta Helen Wade (1872-1955)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA


3 M Salathiel Eplin Coleman

          AKA: Ep
         Born: Nov 22, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Frances Finney (1869-1957)
         Marr: Dec 5, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA



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Henry Glenwood Motley and Nina Pearl Brodie




Husband Henry Glenwood Motley

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 5, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1994 - VA
       Buried:  - Brodie-Hurd Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Motley (1899-1979)
       Mother: Daisy Bertha Campbell (1902-1968)


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1946 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Nina Pearl Brodie

         Born: Sep 17, 1928 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 1998 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Brodie-Hurd Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Frederick Augustus Brodie (1894-1949)
       Mother: Essie Lee Martin (1908-1930)




Children
1 M Ronald Lee Motley

         Born: Oct 19, 1947 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1966 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Brodie Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


2 M David Earl Motley

         Born: Feb 10, 1949 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2022 - Mulberry Creek Assisted Living, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 10, 2022 - Brodie-Motley Cemetery, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA



3 F Marilyn June Motley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David Walker Smith (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Married by John T. Meadows, Christian Min.
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Ray Williams Brodie and Audrey Mae Rexroad




Husband Ray Williams Brodie

         Born: Feb 7, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 21, 2006 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jun 22, 1946 - Richmond, VA



Wife Audrey Mae Rexroad

          AKA: Dot
         Born: Nov 17, 1925 - Durbin, Pocahontas Co., WV
         Died: Feb 6, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a truck driver. Married by Theodore F. Adams, Bapt. Min.
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James Thomas Eggleston and Ruth Anna Brodie




Husband James Thomas Eggleston

         Born: May 18, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Richard Eggleston (1888-1968)
       Mother: Nannie Rebecca Wingfield (1895-1960)


     Marriage: Dec 8, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Anna Brodie

         Born: Apr 20, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 27, 2018
       Buried: Aug 30, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cabell Lewis Brodie (1909-1982)
       Mother: Emily Davis Campbell (1908-1998)




Children
1 F Glenda Ruth Eggleston

         Born: May 5, 1954
         Died: Apr 2, 2018 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 4, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a lineman and she a secretary. Married by S. Roy Bryant, Missionary Bapt. Min.
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Samuel George Woodall, Sr. and Sena M. Brodie




Husband Samuel George Woodall, Sr.

         Born: Jun 21, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 26, 1942 - Hankins-Grant-Woodall Cem., Mtn. Valley, VA


       Father: Samuel Jefferson Woodall, Jr. (1858-      )
       Mother: Martha Jane Motley (1858-1934)


     Marriage: Jun 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Hallie Irving Hankins (1892-1977) - Nov 3, 1912 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Sena M. Brodie

         Born: Apr 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Carroll Brodie (1856-1927)
       Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Cook (1853-1919)



 Other Spouse: William J. Cook (1863-      ) - Sep 3, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 M Wendall Cook

          AKA: Wendall Woodall
         Born: Sep 29, 1907 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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William J. Cook and Sena M. Brodie




Husband William J. Cook

         Born: 1863 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 3, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sena M. Brodie

         Born: Apr 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Carroll Brodie (1856-1927)
       Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Cook (1853-1919)



 Other Spouse: Samuel George Woodall, Sr. (1883-1942) - Jun 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Wendall Cook

          AKA: Wendall Woodall
         Born: Sep 29, 1907 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Wilbur Lily Brodie and Revie Elizabeth Law




Husband Wilbur Lily Brodie

         Born: 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: Jun 29, 1935 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Revie Elizabeth Law

         Born: 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Lazarus Law (1867-1949)
       Mother: Rosa Lena Turner (1878-1938)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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William Curtis Brodie and Betty Maxine Harris




Husband William Curtis Brodie

         Born: 1927 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Carroll Brodie, Sr. (1890-1939)
       Mother: Hattie Lou Davis (1895-1977)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Madeline J. Barbour (1928-1988) - Jun 8, 1946 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Betty Maxine Harris (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d marr. (prev. div.) and her 1st. She was a waitress at S&S Kress. Married by J. Weldon Myers, Church of the Brethren Min.
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William Fountain Brodie and Sena B. Mason




Husband William Fountain Brodie

         Born: Jul 16, 1827 - VA
         Died: Aug 27, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 28, 1912
     Marriage: Abt 1849-1850



Wife Sena B. Mason

         Born: Sep 1826 - VA
         Died: Bef Aug 27, 1912
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John F. Brodie

         Born: Dec 1850 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Elizabeth Williams (1848-      )
         Marr: Dec 1, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Louisa E. Brodie

         Born: 1851 - VA
         Died: Bef Sep 27, 1898
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lewis M. Nunn (1850-1926)
         Marr: Sep 18, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA



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William McCabe Brodie and Geneva Ann Stanley




Husband William McCabe Brodie

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Nov 16, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2009 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Jun 11, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Bernard Morris Brodie (1910-1998)
       Mother: Nora Alice Byrd (1910-2008)


     Marriage: 



Wife Geneva Ann Stanley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Wilbur Kyle Stanley, Sr. (1911-1980)
       Mother: Nellie Mae Morrison (1919-2020)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked for American Furniture Co., and she for Sales Knitting Co. Married by J.D. Hunt, III, Christian Min.
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J. Michael Thomasson and Winifred Frances Brodie




Husband J. Michael Thomasson

          AKA: Mike
         Born: Jan 1834 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: Sep 20, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Winifred Frances Brodie

         Born: Feb 1841 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Griffith Thomasson

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sarah C. Thomasson

         Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: W. S. Burch (      -      )
         Marr: Dec 12, 1881 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Hughes Thomasson

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Jessie Thomasson

         Born: 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Nannie Thomasson

         Born: 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Althea Thomasson

         Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: J. T. Robinson (1845-      )
         Marr: Feb 19, 1894 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Homer S. Thomasson

         Born: Sep 11, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1940 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 2, 1940 - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC



8 F Shellie C. Thomasson

         Born: Oct 1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Herbert Carlyle Gravely and Lura Brogden




Husband Herbert Carlyle Gravely

         Born: Jan 27, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1952 - Morehead City Hosp., Carteret Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC


       Father: Stephen Ashford Gravely (1870-1929)
       Mother: Virginia Keen (1874-      )


     Marriage: Oct 23, 1919 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC



Wife Lura Brogden

         Born: Feb 19, 1893 - NC
         Died: Aug 3, 1973 - Beaufort Co. Hosp., Washington, NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by G.T. Adams, Meth. Min.
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Walter Franklin Brogdon, Jr. and Mollie Christine Jarrett




Husband Walter Franklin Brogdon, Jr.

         Born: Mar 17, 1920 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
         Died: Sep 26, 1991
       Buried:  - Berry Highland South Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN
     Marriage: Sep 5, 1945 - Portsmouth (city), VA



Wife Mollie Christine Jarrett

         Born: May 18, 1927 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 16, 1998 - Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
       Buried:  - Berry Highland South Memorial Park, Knoxville, TN


       Father: John William Jarrett (1877-1948)
       Mother: Jessie Pearl Nye (1896-1954)




Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 25 and she 18. He was divorced, and she single. He was born in Knoxville, Tx., and she in Draper, NC. He was a fireman at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and she a storekeeper for the same. Son of Walter Franklin Brogdon, Sr., & Della Lively; dau. of John William Jarrett & Jessie Nye. Married in a Civil Ceremony.
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Henry Clarence Harvey and Beatrice Anne Bronson




Husband Henry Clarence Harvey

         Born: Aug 17, 1923 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1978 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boaze Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Henry Grayson Harvey (1887-1962)
       Mother: Mary Love Boaze (1889-1975)


     Marriage: Oct 28, 1955 - Washington, DC

 Other Spouse: Garland Adkins (1920-1988) - Jun 7, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ione Frances Graves (1920-2000) - Aug 29, 1975 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Beatrice Anne Bronson

         Born: May 19, 1933 - Woodsville, Grafton Co., NH
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Fairfax Co., Va.
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Ebbie Ray Broocke and Ollie G. Unknown




Husband Ebbie Ray Broocke

         Born: Dec 10, 1876 - Warren Co., MO
         Died: Jul 21, 1948 - Warren Co., MO
       Buried:  - Warrenton City Cem., Warrenton, MO


       Father: William B. Broocke (1848-1905)
       Mother: Sarah Loutisha Hankins (1848-1913)


     Marriage: Nov 7, 1929 - Hickman Co., KY



Wife Ollie G. Unknown

         Born: 1878
         Died: 1965
       Buried:  - Warrenton City Cem., Warrenton, MO


Children

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Lewis Elbert Broocke and Elvira Frances Dunn




Husband Lewis Elbert Broocke

         Born: May 9, 1824 - VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1894 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Hill Cem., Tacoma, WA
     Marriage: Abt 1854



Wife Elvira Frances Dunn

         Born: Sep 27, 1836 - VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1912 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Hill Cem., Tacoma, WA


       Father: Thomas Dunn, Jr. (      -Bef 1850)
       Mother: Anna Fuller (1797-      )




Children
1 M Thomas Alfred Broocke

         Born: May 1855 - CA
         Died: Apr 15, 1906 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Hill Cem., Tacoma, WA



2 M William L. Broocke

         Born: 1857-1858 - CA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Eva F. Broocke

         Born: 1860 - CA
         Died: Nov 25, 1936 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Hill Cem., Tacoma, WA



4 F Minna L. Broocke

         Born: 1862 - CA
         Died: Nov 9, 1924 - Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
       Buried:  - Rose City Cemeter, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR



5 M Peter Dabner Broocke

         Born: Apr 1864 - CA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Emily Etta Broocke

         Born: Nov 5, 1866 - Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA
         Died: Nov 14, 1954 - Yakima, Yakima Co., WA
       Buried:  - Tahoma Cem., Yakima, WA



7 F Lula Ann Broocke

         Born: 1868 - CA
         Died: Oct 24, 1882
       Buried:  - Lone Fir Pioneer Cem., Portland, OR



8 F Nellie A. Broocke

         Born: Jan 10, 1874 - Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA
         Died: Jul 21, 1944 - Del Monte, Monterey Co., CA
       Buried:  - Monterey City Cem., Monterey, CA



9 F Sadie Frances Broocke

         Born: Feb 1879 - CA
         Died: May 3, 1954 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
       Buried:  - Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce Co., WA




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William B. Broocke and Sarah Loutisha Hankins




Husband William B. Broocke

         Born: Apr 27, 1848
         Died: Feb 5, 1905 - Saint Louis, St. Louis (city), MO
       Buried:  - Warrenton City Cem., Warrenton, MO
     Marriage: Dec 18, 1872 - Warren Co., MO



Wife Sarah Loutisha Hankins

          AKA: Tish
         Born: Jul 20, 1848 - Warren Co., MO
         Died: Apr 24, 1913 - Jonesburg, Warren Co., MO
       Buried:  - Warrenton City Cem., Warrenton, MO


       Father: William Austin Hankins (1810-Aft 1880)
       Mother: Elizabeth Lenora Higgenbottom (1823-Abt 1895)




Children
1 M Ebbie Ray Broocke

         Born: Dec 10, 1876 - Warren Co., MO
         Died: Jul 21, 1948 - Warren Co., MO
       Buried:  - Warrenton City Cem., Warrenton, MO
       Spouse: Ollie G. Unknown (1878-1965)
         Marr: Nov 7, 1929 - Hickman Co., KY



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Shadrach M. Cassada and Mollie Brook




Husband Shadrach M. Cassada

          AKA: Shad
         Born: Jan 1866 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1883 - Halifax Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lillie O. Gregory (1877-      ) - Sep 1, 1897 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA



Wife Mollie Brook

         Born: 1859 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Ellis Argyle Cassada

         Born: Feb 20, 1896 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Mar 1960 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Susan Hundley (1902-1989)
         Marr: Oct 12, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Alexander Brooks




Husband Alexander Brooks

         Born: 1791 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Eliza Ann Morris (1818-1890) - Abt 1844



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Brooks

         Born: 1828 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William A. Brooks

         Born: 1829 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Thomas H. Brooks

         Born: 1831 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Cornelius P. Brooks

         Born: 1833 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Alexander Brooks and Eliza Ann Morris




Husband Alexander Brooks

         Born: 1791 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1844



Wife Eliza Ann Morris

         Born: 1818 - NC
         Died: 1890
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev. William Airley Morris (      -      )
       Mother: Martha Smith (1801-      )



 Other Spouse: Miles Allen (1810-Abt 1844) - Abt 1833


Children
1 F Elizabeth Brooks

         Born: 1845 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary C. Brooks

         Born: 1848 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Samuel H. Byrd and Ann Eliza Brooks




Husband Samuel H. Byrd

         Born: Dec 1849 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin K. Byrd (1812-      )
       Mother: Hester Hunt (1812-      )


     Marriage: Nov 13, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ann Eliza Brooks

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


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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John Edwin Foster and Anna Earline Brooks




Husband John Edwin Foster

         Born: Mar 5, 1916 - Louisa Co., VA
         Died: Sep 30, 1970
       Buried:  - Mineral Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mineral, VA
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Louisa Co., VA



Wife Anna Earline Brooks

          AKA: Sugar
         Born: Dec 8, 1919 - Spotsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 2009 - Fredericksburg, VA
       Buried:  - Mineral Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mineral, VA

 Other Spouse: Richard Thomas Reynolds (1920-2008) - Jul 1, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a lumber mill. Married by J. Carter Rauson (sic), Bapt. Min.
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Richard Thomas Reynolds and Anna Earline Brooks




Husband Richard Thomas Reynolds

          AKA: Dick
         Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 2008 - Mineral, Louisa Co., VA
       Buried: May 6, 2008 - Mineral Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mineral, VA


       Father: John Samuel Reynolds, Sr. (1899-1940)
       Mother: Rosa Lea Hankins (1904-1985)


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Pauline Navey (1918-2001) - Mar 8, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Anna Earline Brooks

          AKA: Sugar
         Born: Dec 8, 1919 - Spotsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 2009 - Fredericksburg, VA
       Buried:  - Mineral Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mineral, VA

 Other Spouse: John Edwin Foster (1916-1970) - Dec 23, 1939 - Louisa Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 3d and her 2d marriage; he was priviously divorced and she was widowed. Married by J.C. Raper (sic), Bapt. Min.
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Benjamin William Brooks, Sr. and Emily Frances Pulliam




Husband Benjamin William Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Dec 23, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 7, 1984 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: 1954-1955



Wife Emily Frances Pulliam

         Born: Jun 2, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2020
       Buried: Jun 6, 2020 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: John King Pulliam, Sr. (1897-1964)
       Mother: Eva Grace Walker (1903-1988)




Children
1 M Benjamin William Brooks, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lorna Faye Austin (living)



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Chesley White Brooks and Izella Jane Keen




Husband Chesley White Brooks

          AKA: Chess
         Born: Sep 15, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1960 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 24, 1960 - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
     Marriage: Jan 8, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Izella Jane Keen

         Born: Feb 17, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1986
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: William Henry Keen (1859-1931)
       Mother: Emma Josephine Hamlett (1865-1945)




Children
1 F Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA
       Spouse: Sheldon Andrew Sours (1906-1952)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Willie Rufus Brown (1910-1979)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Adam Leeallen Graham and Emma Brooks




Husband Adam Leeallen Graham

         Born: Feb 12, 1901 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Feb 1, 1963 - Mem. Hosp. of Alamance, Burlington, NC
       Buried: Feb 5, 1963 - Brichton Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henderson Co., NC
     Marriage: Jun 14, 1924 - Jackson Co., NC



Wife Emma Brooks

         Born: Apr 1, 1907 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Jun 17, 1949 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 20, 1949 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Estes Beverly Ricketts (1906-1957) - May 31, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

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Estes Beverly Ricketts and Emma Brooks




Husband Estes Beverly Ricketts

          AKA: Bev
         Born: Dec 8, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1957 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 14, 1957 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: May 31, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Catherine Haley (1905-1965) - Aug 24, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Emma Brooks

         Born: Apr 1, 1907 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Jun 17, 1949 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 20, 1949 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Adam Leeallen Graham (1901-1963) - Jun 14, 1924 - Jackson Co., NC


Children
1 F Alma Marie Ricketts (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Owen Tyler Roach, Sr.
       Spouse: Leroy Pulliam


2 M Frank Edward Ricketts

         Born: Jan 21, 1942
         Died: Feb 20, 1942
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a tractor driver. Married by Henry E. Kolbe, Meth. Min.
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Guy Clifton Brooks and Alva Eunice Davis




Husband Guy Clifton Brooks

         Born: Jul 4, 1900 - Jones Praire, Milam Co., TX
         Died: Jul 13, 1958 - Doctor's Hospital, Houston, TX
       Buried: Jul 15, 1958 - Allbright Cem., Caldwell, TX
     Marriage: May 17, 1924 - Marlin, TX



Wife Alva Eunice Davis

         Born: Mar 10, 1904 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Jan 23, 1975 - Kerrville, TX
       Buried: Jan 27, 1975 - Covington Cem., Falls Co., TX


       Father: Franklin Monroe Davis (1866-1932)
       Mother: Eula Louise Crouch (1864-1926)



 Other Spouse: J. T. Turner (Cir 1902-      ) - Oct 1, 1921 - Falls Co., TX


Children
1 M Andrew Clifton Brooks

         Born: May 19, 1925 - Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX
         Died: Mar 12, 1999
       Buried: 



2 M James Franklin Brooks

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Nov 25, 1926 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Helen L. Smith (Abt 1933-      )
         Marr: Feb 9, 1952 - Wayne Co., IN


3 F Joyce Brooks

         Born: Abt 1932 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Dorothy Jean Brooks

         Born: Jul 9, 1939 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Oct 23, 1999 - San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
       Buried:  - Bobbins Ranch Cem., London, TX
       Spouse: Delton Wayne Bobbins (      -      )


5 F Faith Felice Brooks (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jonathan M. Rood



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage date and place of Falls Co., Tx., came from their marr. rec. transcription, the same, but expanded location of Marlin, Falls Co., Tx., came from his FindAGrave memorial.
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Hubert Walker Gallier and Hazel Bell Brooks




Husband Hubert Walker Gallier

         Born: May 17, 1904 - Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1979 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA


       Father: Benjamin Walker Gallier (1883-1930)
       Mother: Annie Halcomb Paulette (1886-1973)


     Marriage: 1924



Wife Hazel Bell Brooks

         Born: Feb 15, 1908 - Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 1993 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA


Children
1 M Claude Walker Gallier, Sr.

         Born: Dec 21, 1925 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Anne Martin (1929-1967)
         Marr: est 1947


2 F Margaret Louise Gallier (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Calvin McCormick, Sr.


3 M Benjamin Garvice Gallier

          AKA: Benny
         Born: Oct 14, 1935 - VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1951
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA



4 F Nancy Lee Gallier (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Arnold Breckinridge Whitehead (living)


5 M Johnny Boyd Gallier (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Linda Carol Ferguson (living)



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James E. Brooks and Sarah E. Hall




Husband James E. Brooks

         Born: 1866 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 13, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah E. Hall

         Born: 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James C. Brooks

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nannie Mae Brooks

         Born: 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Washington Dunman (1891-1981)
         Marr: 1926


3 M R. W. Brooks

         Born: 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

He was a widower and she was single.
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James Franklin Brooks and Helen L. Smith




Husband James Franklin Brooks

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Nov 25, 1926 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Guy Clifton Brooks (1900-1958)
       Mother: Alva Eunice Davis (1904-1975)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1952 - Wayne Co., IN



Wife Helen L. Smith

         Born: Abt 1933
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Feb. 9, 1952 is the date of their marriage license, but no reture was found. They had 3-days from the date of the license to return the marriage certification. They probably marred on Feb. 9th, but it could have been as late as Feb. 11th.
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Jessie Thomas Brooks and Mary Eva Gregory




Husband Jessie Thomas Brooks

         Born: Jan 11, 1893 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1972 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Eva Gregory

         Born: Mar 11, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 1984 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: George Washington Gregory (1877-      )
       Mother: Grace Ola Reynolds (1881-      )




Children

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Joel Brooks and Elizabeth Edds




Husband Joel Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Edds

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Preston Gilbert Edds (1794-1853)
       Mother: Susan Aaron (1800-Abt 1852)




Children

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John Thomas Brooks and Dorothy Ann Ingram




Husband John Thomas Brooks

          AKA: J. T.
         Born: Jul 15, 1915 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1990 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 10, 1990 - Elder Brooks Cem., Glade Hill, VA
     Marriage: Jul 6, 1985 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Ann Ingram

          AKA: Dot
         Born: Jan 19, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2015 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Hiram Ingram (1892-1934)
       Mother: Minnie Dell Hopkins (1906-1985)



 Other Spouse: Robert Milton Law, Jr. (1914-1967)


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both once widowed. Their license was issued Jul. 1, 1985 in Franklin Co., Va., and they were married by William L. Carter, Minister.
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Charles Luther McGhee and Leona Mae Brooks




Husband Charles Luther McGhee

         Born: Jun 18, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1957 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Reed McGhee (1856-1943)
       Mother: Emily C. Frith (1859-1943)


     Marriage: Oct 1, 1931 - Guilford Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Eather Clair Young (1895-Bef 1931) - Oct 27, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Dora Lois Rankins (1906-1994) - Mar 17, 1952 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Leona Mae Brooks

         Born: Aug 3, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 1968 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA


Children

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Leonard Brooks and Polly Fuller




Husband Leonard Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 4, 1806 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Polly Fuller

         Born: Bef 1786
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Zachariah Fuller (1755-1834)
       Mother: Letitia Pearson (1760-Bef 1830)




Children

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Edward Wade Seay and Lessie Brooks




Husband Edward Wade Seay

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Jan 16, 1883 - VA
         Died: Oct 16, 1962
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Calvin T. Seay (Bet 1828/1837-1900)
       Mother: Mary A. Rea (1845-1886)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1902 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Lessie Brooks

         Born: Dec 16, 1883
         Died: Sep 30, 1970
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


Children

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Jesse James Hankins and Louella Brooks




Husband Jesse James Hankins

          AKA: Jess
         Born: Sep 25, 1851 - Bartholomew Twsp., Drew Co., AR
         Died: Nov 15, 1900 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert W. Hankins (1821-1892)
       Mother: Sarah S. Albright (1825-1879)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1874 - Drew Co., AR



Wife Louella Brooks

         Born: Nov 1856 - TN
         Died: 1930
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Iverson L. Hankins

         Born: Sep 1876 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Etta Unknown (1877-      )
         Marr: Abt 1911 - Drew Co., AR


2 F Catherine Pina Hankins

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Jan 1879 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas A. Newton (1869-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1900 - Calhoun Co., AR


3 F Jessie Mae Hankins

         Born: May 1882 - AR
         Died: 1971 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William F. Finlayson (1880-      )
         Marr: Abt 1901


4 M Clarence W. Hankins

         Born: Jan 1886 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Nora Hankins

         Born: Jun 1887 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Vera Hankins

         Born: Jul 1892 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Calonee Hankins

         Born: Dec 1894 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Charles Reedy Mason, Sr. and Martha Ann Brooks




Husband Charles Reedy Mason, Sr.

         Born: 1799 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1883 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
     Marriage: Nov 11, 1822 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Brooks

         Born: Feb 14, 1805 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


Children
1 M Jeremiah Mason

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Elizabeth Mason

         Born: 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Rev. Gilbert Linsey Mason

         Born: Sep 29, 1830 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1910
       Buried:  - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan Floyd Goode (1842-1925)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M John K. Mason

         Born: 1832 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1864 - Point Lookout, MD
       Buried:  - Pearson Mem. Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Pearson (1833-1918)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA


5 M Abner Anthony Mason

         Born: Jun 1835 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth M. Smith (1840-      )
         Marr: Sep 1, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Samuel Gray Mason

         Born: Nov 14, 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason Cemetery, Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Catherine Mary Pearson (1838-1903)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Celia A. Barbour (1862-      )
         Marr: Jun 15, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA


7 M Jesse B. Mason

         Born: 1838 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Silas Henry Mason

         Born: Apr 1842 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 1922 - Shady Grove, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Hannah R. Unknown (1847-      )
         Marr: Abt 1865
       Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Frith (1835-1922)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA


9 F Lydia Mason

         Born: 1843 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Charles Reedy Mason, Jr.

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Nov 14, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Sallie B. Luke (1849-1910)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA


11 F Martha J. Mason

         Born: 1851 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr. and Mary Kate Brooks




Husband Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr.

         Born: Nov 23, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2016 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: May 21, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr. (1901-1962)
       Mother: Ruby M. Angle (1905-1973)


     Marriage: May 10, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Nancy Lee Spencer

 Other Spouse: Ruby Gilbert



Wife Mary Kate Brooks

         Born: Jun 18, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 24, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both once divorced, he on Sep. 2, 1970. and she in Jan. 1978. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Stephen Allen Staples and Minnie Fannie Brooks




Husband Stephen Allen Staples

         Born: Dec 12, 1876 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Albert M. Staples (1853-1926)
       Mother: Susan A. Demeris Barker (1853-      )


     Marriage: Jun 11, 1898 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Margie Anna Pruitt (1887-      ) - Oct 12, 1912 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Mattie Tuck (1875-      ) - Dec 20, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Minnie Fannie Brooks

         Born: Aug 1880 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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George Washington Dunman and Nannie Mae Brooks




Husband George Washington Dunman

         Born: Nov 8, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 17, 1981 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC
       Buried:  - Person Mem. Cem., Roxboro, Person Co., NC


       Father: Christopher Columbus Dunman (1862-      )
       Mother: Sally Fannie Gravely (1867-      )


     Marriage: 1926



Wife Nannie Mae Brooks

         Born: 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James E. Brooks (1866-      )
       Mother: Sarah E. Hall (1873-      )




Children
1 F Avis Pauline Dunman

         Born: 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Delmar Dunagin (1923-      )
         Marr: Oct 2, 1953 - Orange Co., NC


2 F Frances Dunman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Carlton Dunman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Helen Dunman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F June Dunman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M James Garey Dunman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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John C. Keen and Nettie Brooks




Husband John C. Keen

         Born: 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1943
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Keen (1859-1931)
       Mother: Emma Josephine Hamlett (1865-1945)


     Marriage: 1905

 Other Spouse: Grace E. Short (1896-      ) - Dec 27, 1915 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nettie Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1911
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Alfred G. Keen

         Born: Mar 17, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1977
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Louise Nuckols (1905-1997)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Norman Mitchell Brooks and Ellen Marie Hight




Husband Norman Mitchell Brooks

         Born: May 6, 1927 - Coffeeville, Yalobusha Co., MS
         Died: Aug 24, 2002
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Ellen Marie Hight (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Grady Hight (1895-1983)
       Mother: Lula Mai Baker (1900-1995)



 Other Spouse: Raymond Anthony Pezzillo


Children

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Oliver James Brooks and Mabel Kathleen Gravely




Husband Oliver James Brooks

         Born: Jan 1, 1886 - Slatington, LeHigh Co., PA
         Died: Sep 29, 1926 - Blacksburg (rural), Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 1926 - Price-Long Mem. Cem., Prices Fork, VA
     Marriage: Jun 28, 1913 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Mabel Kathleen Gravely

         Born: Nov 10, 1889 - VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1987 - Lake Taylor City Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Joseph Henry Harrison Gravely (1840-      )
       Mother: Mary Johnson Hedrick (1860-      )




Children
1 M Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1914 - Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1996 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Mae Chinn (1912-1990)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1944 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC


2 F Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leonard Stephen Girsch (1917-1985)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1943 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Jun. 28, 1913 is the date of their marriage bond in Sullivan Co., Tn. Their eldest child Robert was born Jul. 21, 1914. It's likely they also married Jun. 28, 1914, but surely within a day or two.
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Willie Thomas Palmer, Sr. and Rena Brooks




Husband Willie Thomas Palmer, Sr.

         Born: Dec 31, 1897 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1965 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 1918



Wife Rena Brooks

         Born: Aug 25, 1900
         Died: Mar 20, 1981
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Thomas Anthony Palmer

         Born: Sep 1, 1919 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edith Frances Stultz (1914-2016)
         Marr: Feb 18, 1961 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Willie Thomas Palmer, Jr.

         Born: Feb 9, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Lee Billings (1933-2012)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Ruby Mae Palmer

         Born: Feb 21, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Asbury Paul Norton (Abt 1924-      )
         Marr: Mar 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles Gilley (Abt 1935-      )
         Marr: Nov 7, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Warren Aquire (living)



Notes: Marriage

Their eldest child Thomas Anthony Palmer was born Sep. 1, 1919.
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Curtis Johnson Davis and Rena Lee Brooks




Husband Curtis Johnson Davis

         Born: Nov 24, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2003 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Bradley Johnson Davis (1888-1980)
       Mother: Janie Ann Powell (1891-1990)


     Marriage: Dec 3, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mattie Mae Compton (1917-2012) - Jan 12, 1980 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rena Lee Brooks

         Born: Jun 5, 1923 - Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Jencie Lee Davis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Arthur Thomas Gibson (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer and she did textile work. Married by Edwin M. Vaughan, Bapt. Min.
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Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Chinn




Husband Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1914 - Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1996 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Oliver James Brooks (1886-1926)
       Mother: Mabel Kathleen Gravely (1889-1987)


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1944 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Mae Chinn

          AKA: Dottie
         Born: Sep 17, 1912 - Worthington, Greenup Co., KY
         Died: May 8, 1990 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


Children
1 F Genevieve Katherine Brooks (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Charles Russell (living)
       Spouse: Marc Seguinot (living)


2 M Robert Gravely Brooks, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pamela Kay Forehand (living)



Notes: Marriage

Married by L.T. Singleton, Meth. Min.
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Sheldon Andrew Sours and Ruby Virginia Brooks




Husband Sheldon Andrew Sours

         Born: Jul 16, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 1952 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 6, 1952 - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: John Michel Sowers (Cir 1875-1929)
       Mother: Annie M. Aaron (1880-1959)


     Marriage: Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: Chesley White Brooks (1879-1960)
       Mother: Izella Jane Keen (1894-1986)



 Other Spouse: Willie Rufus Brown (1910-1979) - Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Viola Geneva Sours (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Earl Powell



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.

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Willie Rufus Brown and Ruby Virginia Brooks




Husband Willie Rufus Brown

         Born: May 30, 1910 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1979 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA
     Marriage: Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: Chesley White Brooks (1879-1960)
       Mother: Izella Jane Keen (1894-1986)



 Other Spouse: Sheldon Andrew Sours (1906-1952) - Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced and she once widowed. He was a painter. Married by L.W. Cooper, Bapt. Min.
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Thomas Benjamin Brooks and Mary Susan Lawless




Husband Thomas Benjamin Brooks

         Born: Jan 26, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1977 - Wirtz (rural), Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Church Cem., Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 1, 1913 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Susan Lawless

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Feb 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1981 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Church Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Edward Lawless (1865-1915)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Helms (1861-1939)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Leonard Stephen Girsch and Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks




Husband Leonard Stephen Girsch

         Born: Nov 10, 1917 - Yonkers, Rockland Co, NY
         Died: Feb 13, 1985 - Lake Taylor City Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Cremated
     Marriage: Oct 23, 1943 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA



Wife Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Oliver James Brooks (1886-1926)
       Mother: Mabel Kathleen Gravely (1889-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a chemist and she a nurse. Married by George I. Walter, Catholic Priest.
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Willie J. Brooks and Louvenia Payne




Husband Willie J. Brooks

         Born: Aug 14, 1920 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 2007
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 3, 1938 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Louvenia Payne

         Born: Mar 5, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1976 - Dry Fork (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Augusta Edwards (1906-1975) - Dec 27, 1945 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by R.G. McLees, Presby. Min. Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.; she remarried Dec. 27, 1945 before her divorce decree from 1st husband on Nov. 15, 1948.
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Jessie Obie Broome and Garnett Kate Wells




Husband Jessie Obie Broome

         Born: Mar 7, 1922 - VA
         Died: May 31, 1962 - Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 2, 1962 - Schoolfield Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: May 29, 1946 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Garnett Kate Wells

         Born: Jul 11, 1925 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2006
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Burial Pk., Lakeland, FL


       Father: William Addison Wells, Sr. (1895-1987)
       Mother: Mae Bud Wilson (1899-1985)



 Other Spouse: Landon Thornton Farmer (1921-1996) - Aug 9, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Rocco Roy Pompeo (1920-1984) - Apr 26, 1975 - Miami-Dade Co., FL


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by J.E. Paschal, J.P. He was in the penitentiary when they divorced.
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Ralph Eugene Brooner and Ava Lee Powell




Husband Ralph Eugene Brooner

         Born: May 17, 1911 - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 9, 1970 - Richmond, VA



Wife Ava Lee Powell

         Born: Oct 6, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2020 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 8, 2020 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Thomas Powell (1875-1947)
       Mother: Cora Alice Mitchell (1879-1970)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Lee Davis (1920-2011) - Aft Jan 8, 1971


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage

His 3d and her 1st marriage; he was previously widowed. Married by John W. Kinchelow, Jr., Bapt. Min. Marriage annulled in Danville, Va.; they never cohabited.



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