Early Southside Virginia Families



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Stephen D. Dodson and Susan M. Johnson




Husband Stephen D. Dodson

         Born: Sep 1857 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Josiah Dodson (1821-      )
       Mother: Jane Bray (1827-      )


     Marriage: 1880



Wife Susan M. Johnson

         Born: Jun 1861 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Alsie Bell Dodson

         Born: Aug 19, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1951
       Buried:  - Dove Family Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Lee Earles (1869-1943)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Russey Lee Dodson

         Born: Apr 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1964 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 14, 1964 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nora S. Unknown (      -      )



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Tyree Glenn Dodson and Willie Eleanor Gravely




Husband Tyree Glenn Dodson

         Born: Sep 19, 1898 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
         Died: 
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     Marriage: Jun 26, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Willie Eleanor Gravely

         Born: May 6, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 1922 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Thomas Eleanor Gravely (1862-1948)
       Mother: Cassandra Bonner Gravely (1874-1967)




Children

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Richard Earles, Jr. and Verlie Willie Dodson




Husband Richard Earles, Jr.

         Born: Mar 25, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1986 - Leigh Mem. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Mem. Gdns., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Richard Earles, Sr. (1882-1965)
       Mother: Mary Kate Trent (1880-1951)


     Marriage: May 18, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Verlie Willie Dodson

         Born: Oct 30, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1999 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He did textile work. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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William F. Dodson and Frances J. Hagood




Husband William F. Dodson

         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: 
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     Marriage: Abt 1833



Wife Frances J. Hagood

         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Hagood (1784-      )
       Mother: 




Children
1 M William Dodson

         Born: 1843 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Willis Dodson

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
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3 F Nancy Dodson

         Born: 1847 - VA
         Died: 
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4 M John Dodson

         Born: 1851 - VA
         Died: 
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5 M James Dodson

         Born: 1853 - VA
         Died: 
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6 M George T. Dodson

         Born: Apr 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Angeline Daniel (1861-      )
         Marr: Oct 26, 1884 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Frances Dodson

         Born: 1858 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Henry Dodson and Addie M. Vernon




Husband William Henry Dodson

         Born: Aug 11, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 31, 1960 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1960 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
     Marriage: Jan 9, 1901 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Addie M. Vernon

         Born: Apr 17, 1879 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 11, 1953 - Leaksville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 13, 1953 - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC


Children
1 M Russell Clyde Dodson

         Born: Mar 14, 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Aug 6, 1994 - NC
       Buried:  - Buffalo Cem., Buffalo, NC
       Spouse: Mary Frances Odell (1913-1980)
         Marr: Mar 2, 1935 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

Married by J.J. Joyce, Prim. Bapt. Min.
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William Thomas Dodson and Lula Esther Odell




Husband William Thomas Dodson

         Born: Feb 9, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1965 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Joel Ellis Dodson (1872-1950)
       Mother: Rosa Lee Jarrett (1876-1959)


     Marriage: Aug 25, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lula Esther Odell

          AKA: Laura
         Born: Feb 14, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 1, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Daniel Wilson Odell (1855-Bef 1920)
       Mother: Julia Ann Austin (1857-      )




Children
1 M Garnett Odell Dodson

         Born: Sep 15, 1914 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 17, 1997 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Garland Susie Haynes (1913-2000)
         Marr: Apr 17, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Lorene Edith Dodson

         Born: Sep 16, 1919 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1999
       Buried:  - Garden Hills Cem., Opelika, AL
       Spouse: Eulis Massey (1915-1974)
         Marr: Nov 30, 1939 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Doris Lee Dodson

         Born: Feb 8, 1922 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1988
       Buried:  - New Home Cem., Lottie, Baldwin Co., AL
       Spouse: David Lee Hadley, Sr. (1920-1994)
         Marr: Jul 16, 1946 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Evelyn Mae Dodson

         Born: Jun 7, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1998
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Alan Hubert Crosby (1922-2021)
         Marr: Aug 24, 1944 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Divorced)
       Spouse: John Lawrence (Abt 1920-      )
         Marr: Dec 6, 1948 - Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL


5 F Alma Giles Dodson

         Born: Aug 29, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 2017 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Melvin Wesley Pritchett (1921-1965)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1943 - York, York Co., SC. (Divorced Dec 19, 1964)
       Spouse: Benjamin Harrison Wood, Jr. (1918-1991)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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William Winfield Dodson and Sarah J. McDaniel




Husband William Winfield Dodson

         Born: Apr 1861 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Josiah Dodson (1821-      )
       Mother: Jane Bray (1827-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1885-1886



Wife Sarah J. McDaniel

         Born: Aug 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Percy Gordon Dodson

         Born: Dec 22, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 27, 1949 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Bertha A. Hall (1890-1953)
         Marr: Abt 1907


2 M John James Dodson

         Born: Sep 17, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 12, 1956 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Elice Smith (      -      )
         Marr: Aft Apr 16, 1910



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George Mitchell Doman and Peggy Ann Miles




Husband George Mitchell Doman

         Born: Mar 22, 1934 - PA
         Died: 
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     Marriage: May 16, 1953 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Dec 12, 1973



Wife Peggy Ann Miles

         Born: Mar 13, 1937 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Oren Linworth Miles (1916-1966)
       Mother: Ida Lena McGuire (1916-1991)



 Other Spouse: John Leonard Merriman (1935-2010) - Sep 28, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced May 18, 1982)


Children

Notes: Marriage

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Raymond Almond Domina and Ruth Elder Hundley




Husband Raymond Almond Domina

         Born: Jan 17, 1918 - Greenville, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
         Died: Jan 3, 1996 - Hialeah, Miami-Dade Co., FL
       Buried:  - Florida National Cem., Bushnell, FL
     Marriage: Apr 7, 1960 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Ruth Elder Hundley

         Born: Nov 17, 1927 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 19, 1994 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 22, 1994 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Ralph Howard Hundley, Sr. (1900-1972)
       Mother: Zela Mae Ludwick (1901-1964)



 Other Spouse: Calvin Dillard Mangrum (1924-1989) - Sep 1, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced)

 Other Spouse: Claud Swanson Scott (1929-2012) - Dec 17, 1963 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

2nd marr. for both, and both prev. div. Married by Anthony Pollard, Bapt. Min.
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Jeff J. Stanley and Evelyn E. Donaghy




Husband Jeff J. Stanley

         Born: 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1987
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Swinfield David Stanley (1870-1927)
       Mother: Kellie Rose Morris (1868-1953)


     Marriage: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Evelyn E. Donaghy

         Born: 1903 - Berks Co., PA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874 - 1935, 4 June 1924, line 88: Jeff J. Stanley, 25, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., merchant, son of S.D.& Kelly M. Stanley, married Evelyn E. Donaghy, 21, single, born Berks Co., Pa., resides Jacksonwald, Pa., dau. of Jno. H. & Bertha Donaghy.
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Thomas Curtis Shaw and Doris Rachel Donahoo




Husband Thomas Curtis Shaw

         Born: Mar 5, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 2, 1984 - Pasadena, Harris Co., TX
       Buried:  - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX


       Father: Thomas Victor Shaw (1877-1967)
       Mother: Maude Anna Hankins (1885-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Doris Rachel Donahoo

         Born: May 11, 1923 - NC
         Died: Jun 15, 1988
       Buried:  - Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX


Children

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Darro Henry Donahue and Zora Dove




Husband Darro Henry Donahue

         Born: 1895 - Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 26, 1919 - Norfolk, VA



Wife Zora Dove

         Born: 1896 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 19, 1946 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC
       Buried: Dec 21, 1946 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Alexander Monroe Dove (1863-Bef 1941)
       Mother: Lucy Bett Hutson (1870-1962)




Children

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Harry Lee Haley and Elizabeth Mary Donahue




Husband Harry Lee Haley

         Born: Aug 21, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Rowena Dale Mahan



Wife Elizabeth Mary Donahue

         Born: 1919 - Salem, Essex Co., MA
         Died: Bef Sep 24, 1963
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a receiving clerk. Married by Charles Gilbert Tusing (sic), Evangelical Luth. Min.
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George Donahue and Mary Catherine Sink




Husband George Donahue

         Born: 
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     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Catherine Sink

         Born: Feb 8, 1874 - Brown Hill, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George E. Sink, Sr. (1846-1917)
       Mother: Elizabeth Anne Thorp (1845-1917)




Children

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William Andrew Prince and Lucy Donaldson




Husband William Andrew Prince

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Feb 28, 1882 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: Aug 5, 1921 - Coal Co., OK
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter Prince (1833-1883)
       Mother: Mary Ann Williams (1838-1916)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Eliza Gregory (1880-1907)



Wife Lucy Donaldson

         Born: 1893
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Charlie William Prince

         Born: Feb 4, 1911 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Callie Orlean Payton (1919-      )


2 F Frances Prince

         Born: 1913 - Pike Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Margaret Prince

         Born: Jun 18, 1916 - Kirby, Pike Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leslie Snell (      -      )
       Spouse: William Baum (      -      )


4 M Robert Prince

         Born: 1918 - Pike Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Roy Prince

         Born: 1920
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Anderson Donally and Sarah Ann Pace




Husband Anderson Donally

         Born: 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Ann Pace

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Daniel Pace (1791-1880)
       Mother: Serena Stultz (1814/1819-      )




Children
1 M Thomas Jackson Donley

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 31, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)
         Marr: Mar 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA



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William Henry Smith and Addie Beverly Donavant




Husband William Henry Smith

         Born: May 26, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Amos/Smith Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: William Otho Smith (1894-      )
       Mother: Mary Alice Amos (1892-1978)


     Marriage: Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Oct 4, 1952

 Other Spouse: Dorothy Brim (Cir 1927-      ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952



Wife Addie Beverly Donavant

         Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)



 Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925-      ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952

 Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, VA

 Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907-      ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Ralph Moir Thomas and Addie Beverly Donavant




Husband Ralph Moir Thomas

         Born: May 17, 1929 - VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1991
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, VA



Wife Addie Beverly Donavant

         Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)



 Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Oct 4, 1952)

 Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925-      ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952

 Other Spouse: William Otis Highfill (Cir 1907-      ) - Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both previously divorced (him Jul. 17, 1975, her Feb. 15, 1973). Married by Jonathan E. King, Church of God Minister.
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William Otis Highfill and Addie Beverly Donavant




Husband William Otis Highfill

         Born: Cir 1907
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 6, 1979 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Addie Beverly Donavant

         Born: Oct 12, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)



 Other Spouse: William Henry Smith (1925-1972) - Feb 12, 1949 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Oct 4, 1952)

 Other Spouse: James Cardwell (Cir 1925-      ) - Aft Oct 4, 1952

 Other Spouse: Ralph Moir Thomas (1929-1991) - Feb 18, 1978 - Bassett, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Alexander Donavant and Alice Thelma Weaver




Husband Alexander Donavant

          AKA: Alex
         Born: Sep 14, 1891 - VA
         Died: Feb 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James T. Donavant (1862/1863-      )
       Mother: Fannie Cobler (1863-      )


     Marriage: Mar 29, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Alice Thelma Weaver

         Born: Jul 12, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1994 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Hairston Weaver (1875-1945)
       Mother: Susan Ann Thomasson (1880-1966)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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John Warrior Marshall, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Donavant




Husband John Warrior Marshall, Sr.

         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 30, 1849 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ann Elizabeth Donavant

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1832 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Donovant (1807-      )
       Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809-      )




Children
1 M Thomas Thumb Marshall

         Born: Nov 24, 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1903
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Sarah E. Griggs (1854-1928)
         Marr: Jan 9, 1877 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Dock Early Marshall

         Born: Sep 18, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1926
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Jane Nunn (1856-1934)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ambrosia Marshall

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Buford Luck Marshall

         Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1937
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Virginia Nunn (1859-1936)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Susan J. Marshall

         Born: May 28, 1859 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1944
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Robert Leake (1862-      )
         Marr: Oct 14, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Henderson Ashworth (1856-1911)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Josephine G. Marshall

          AKA: Josie
         Born: Sep 25, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1944
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Martin Doyle (1855-1940)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1880 - Henry Co., VA


7 M John Warrior Marshall, Jr.

         Born: Jan 22, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Lelia Clark (1874-1940)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA


8 M James Thomas Marshall

         Born: May 24, 1866 - VA
         Died: Apr 3, 1940
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



9 F Eliza Ann Marshall

          AKA: Annie
         Born: 1868 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Arnold McKinley Donavant and Alice Letitia Johnston




Husband Arnold McKinley Donavant

         Born: Apr 22, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 2005 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)


     Marriage: Sep 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Letitia Johnston

         Born: Apr 23, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 2001 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
       Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was in the U.S. Army. Married by H.A. Gregory, Min.
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Calvin Parker Donavant and Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney




Husband Calvin Parker Donavant

         Born: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)


     Marriage: Jul 31, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney

         Born: Mar 22, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 2016
       Buried: Jul 20, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Claude Swanson Rigney (1891-1975)
       Mother: Nannie Kate Maxey (1899-1978)




Children
1 M Billy Parker Donavant, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Cecilia Marlowe (living)


2 F Diane Elizabeth Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Ray Griffith (living)
       Spouse: James Ray Price (living)


3 M Garland Lee Donavant

         Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ardie Lee Marlowe (1947-2019)
         Marr: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, VA. (Divorced Apr 7, 1981)
       Spouse: Judy Gail Dillion (living)


4 F Eva Lavonne Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David Lee Bell (living)
       Spouse: Randolph Weaver (living)


5 F Shelby Jean Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David Russell Haynes


6 M Roy Clayton Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Judy Anita Radford (living)


7 F Hazel Rigney Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Randolph Irvin Pickurel (living)


8 F Martha Susan Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Roy Lee Reid (living)


9 F Barbara Kay Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Francis Brown Minter
       Spouse: Nathan Daniel Worrell (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single, and both worked for Jobbers Pants Co. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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David Willard Gunter and Christine Donavant




Husband David Willard Gunter

         Born: Feb 23, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 6, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Ernest Lafayette Gunter, Sr. (1889-1961)
       Mother: Lettie Elizabeth Hodges (1886-1955)


     Marriage: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Rachel Washburn (1916-2010) - Feb 22, 1961 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Donavant

         Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for the Orsenigo R.I. Furniture Factory, and she for the Old Dominion Box Co. Married by J.R. Hollandsworth, Bapt. Min.
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Clarence Curtis Donavant and Ora Jean Manning




Husband Clarence Curtis Donavant

         Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Ora Jean Manning

         Born: Apr 4, 1916 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2003 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 9, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Lafayette Manning (1874-1926)
       Mother: Minnie Marcella Gravely (1881-1975)




Children
1 F Ora Merlow Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Stephens Luttrell (living)


2 M Fred Curtis Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Janet Marilyn Hayden



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William Moses Wilson and Eliza Ann Donavant




Husband William Moses Wilson

         Born: Jun 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1933 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew J. Wilson (1808/1810-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth P. Moore (1814-      )


     Marriage: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Ann Donavant

         Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 M Russell Lee Wilson

         Born: Sep 20, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 1, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Mattie Lee Grogan (1896-1990)
         Marr: Feb 9, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Douglas Wilson

         Born: Jun 29, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 1962 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried: Mar 29, 1962 - Clear View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Nannie Staples (      -      )



Notes: Marriage

Ttheir marriage record is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1", p. 128, line 84, 16 Oct. 1886: Wm. Wilson, 32, single, farmer, born/resides Henry Co., Va., son of A. J. and E. Wilson, married E. Dunavant, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of G. W. & S. Dunavant.
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Andrew Haley Wright and Ella Ward Donavant




Husband Andrew Haley Wright

         Born: Feb 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2021
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charlie Martin Wright (1884-1974)
       Mother: Nannie Celestia Martin (1887-1980)


     Marriage: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Ward Donavant

         Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2018
       Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children
1 M Kent Ellis Wright

         Born: Jul 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 2021
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Theresa Sheryl Martin (1953-2022)
         Marr: Jun 10, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Sammy Glenn Wright (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robin Darlene Hankins (living)


3 M Mark Andrew Wright (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Karen Lee Von Bernewitz (living)
       Spouse: Wenona June Nave (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single, and both worked for DuPont Corp. Married by G.F. Ashby, Bapt. Min.
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Ewell Clinton Donavant and Nancy Elizabeth Haynes




Husband Ewell Clinton Donavant

         Born: Apr 10, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
       Mother: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Elizabeth Haynes

         Born: Feb 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 2010 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 29, 2010 - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Albert Green Haynes (1908-1963)
       Mother: Ruby Belle Jarrett (1909-2001)




Children
1 M Roger Clinton Donavant

         Born: 1950
         Died: 1950
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA



2 M Jerry McKinley Donavant

         Born: Oct 16, 1952
         Died: Jun 18, 1971
       Buried:  - Mayo Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



3 F Patricia Ann Donavant

         Born: 1955 - Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: 1955
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA



4 F Patsy Anne Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Darrell Lee Williams (living)
       Spouse: Timothy Turner Chitwood (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory and she in a box factory. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. Min.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Ardie Lee Marlowe




Husband Garland Lee Donavant

         Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
       Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)


     Marriage: Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Apr 7, 1981

 Other Spouse: Judy Gail Dillion



Wife Ardie Lee Marlowe

         Born: Dec 3, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 2019
       Buried: Feb 4, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cecil Anzley Marlowe (1911-1996)
       Mother: Mary Lucy Haskins (1922-2002)



 Other Spouse: Sherman Lee Prater (1939-2003) - Jan 25, 1983 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for Southeastern Container, and she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Married by Samuel C. Marlowe, Christian Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Garland Lee Donavant and Judy Gail Dillion




Husband Garland Lee Donavant

         Born: Feb 8, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Calvin Parker Donavant (1925-1995)
       Mother: Myrtle Elizabeth Rigney (1923-2016)


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Ardie Lee Marlowe (1947-2019) - Sep 19, 1967 - Callands, VA



Wife Judy Gail Dillion (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Clay Vann Dillion (1920-1990)
       Mother: Myrtle Arlene Allen (1921-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were once divorced. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian Min.
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John Andrew Johnston and Gladys Lee Donavant




Husband John Andrew Johnston

         Born: Aug 15, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: William Thomas Johnston (1870-1928)
       Mother: Mattie Jamerson Fowlkes (1887-1976)


     Marriage: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)



 Other Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975) - Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M John Wayne Johnston

         Born: Oct 4, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Carolyn Marie Hall (living)


2 M Joseph Dale Johnston

         Born: Jan 30, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Linda Jean Whitlow (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single and both worked in the textile industry. Married by the Rev. H.A. Gregory.
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Robert Stuart Riddle and Gladys Lee Donavant




Husband Robert Stuart Riddle

         Born: Mar 17, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Beulah Elizabeth Payne (1912-1958) - Apr 19, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)



 Other Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955) - May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were once widowed. He worked in the textile industry. Married by S. Roy Orrell, Bapt. Min.
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John Ramsey McGuire and Goldie Gertrude Donavant




Husband John Ramsey McGuire

          AKA: Johnny
         Born: Aug 28, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elijah Franklin McGuire, Jr. (1873-1929)
       Mother: Pricie Mae Barrow (1882-Aft 1971)


     Marriage: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Goldie Gertrude Donavant

         Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children
1 F Janice McGuire (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert W. Gray III


2 F Carolyn Sue McGuire (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Larry George Evans (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Married by S. Clay Holton (sic), Bapt. Min.
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Herbert Claiborne Donavant and Thelma Elizabeth McGuire




Husband Herbert Claiborne Donavant

          AKA: Doc
         Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, VA
       Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Thelma Elizabeth McGuire

         Born: Feb 2, 1924 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 2013 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 30, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Franklin McGuire (1897-1972)
       Mother: Mildred Elizabeth Richardson (1902-1982)




Children
1 F Brenda Lee Donavant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Donald Harris Davies



Notes: Marriage

This is from the Marriage License. It's presumed they married on the same date as their license, but it could have been the next day or shortly thereafter.
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Herbert Haley Donavant and Mary Lorraine Morelock




Husband Herbert Haley Donavant

         Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)


     Marriage: 
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Mary Lorraine Morelock (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was in the U.S. Navy and she was a student nurse. Married by George F. Ashby, Bapt. Min.
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Hobart Hubert Donavant and Mary Frances Hodges




Husband Hobart Hubert Donavant

         Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1956
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Frances Hodges

         Born: Nov 7, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 1993
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930)
       Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)




Children
1 F Christine Donavant

         Born: Jul 31, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2004 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 2004 - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: David Willard Gunter (1916-1977)
         Marr: Jan 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Addison Donavant

         Born: Oct 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wilda Joan Cross (1930-2000)
         Marr: Aug 20, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Edgar Daniel Donavant

         Born: Nov 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 29, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Mae Ashby (1930-2008)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1949 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Herbert Haley Donavant

         Born: Dec 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Mary Lorraine Morelock (living)


5 M Lewis Wilton Donavant

         Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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John Washington Donavant and Letitia Pearl Minter




Husband John Washington Donavant

         Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
       Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Letitia Pearl Minter

         Born: Feb 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1920
       Buried:  - Dunnavant Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Drewry Thomas Minter (1856-1938)
       Mother: Roxie Anna Thomasson (1862-1948)




Children
1 F Mildred Eva Donavant

         Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. (1914-1976)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1932



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics Marriage Records, Henry Co., 1874-1935, no page number and line number cut off, 2 April 1913: John W. Dunnavant, age 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, R.R. Fireman, son of J.J. & J. Dunnavant, married Pearl Minter, age 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, daugjter of D.T. & Roxie Minter.
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Joseph Jackson Donavant and Jemima Daniel Grogan




Husband Joseph Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1928
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Feb 13, 1887 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Jemima Daniel Grogan

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Oct 19, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 8, 1959
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John W. Grogan (1826-      )
       Mother: Martha J. Pharris (1827-      )




Children
1 F Maggie Delle Donavant

         Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945)
         Marr: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John Washington Donavant

         Born: Dec 7, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1970 - Diablo Hosp., El Paso, TX
       Buried: Nov 17, 1970 - Restlawn Cem., El Paso, TX
       Spouse: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Willie Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1981
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Ella Frances Donavant

         Born: Jun 7, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 1917 - Donavant Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Henry Byrd (1892-1921)
         Marr: Dec 31, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Susan Jane Donavant

          AKA: Janie Sue
         Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1986
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Irvin Stephenson Minter (1894-1970)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Hobart Hubert Donavant

         Born: Feb 10, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 9, 1956
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Posey M. Donavant

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Thomas J. Donavant

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Annie M. Donavant

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M William Sherman Donovant

          AKA: Willie
         Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


11 F Rebecca Lura Donavant

         Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Clarence Hodges (1910-      )
         Marr: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



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Lewis Wilton Donavant and Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe




Husband Lewis Wilton Donavant

         Born: Jul 24, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2013 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Sep 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Hobart Hubert Donavant (1899-1956)
       Mother: Mary Frances Hodges (1898-1993)


     Marriage: 



Wife Evelyn Jacqueline Stowe (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory and she was a student nurse. Married by S. Roy Orrell, Bapt. Min.
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Rudolph Valentino Steagall and Lois Carnell Donavant




Husband Rudolph Valentino Steagall

          AKA: Rudy
         Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2001 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Stegall (1868-      )
       Mother: Emma Jane Minter (1881-      )


     Marriage: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lois Carnell Donavant

          AKA: Connie
         Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a clerk at the J.D. Bryant Store, and she a secretary for Farmer's Supply. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Charles William Wells and Maggie Delle Donavant




Husband Charles William Wells

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Apr 25, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1945
       Buried:  - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 30, 1905 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Maggie Delle Donavant

         Born: 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1919 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children
1 M Robert Lee Wells

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Verlie Hattie Young (1904-      )
         Marr: Jan 19, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Joe R. Wells

         Born: 1909-1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Della Cosby Wells

         Born: Jul 9, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1993 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Christian View Ch. Cem., Stoneville, NC
       Spouse: Thomas William Watkins (1905-1983)
         Marr: Mar 11, 1929 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M John W. Wells

         Born: 1914-1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Larrie Lucille Wells

          AKA: Lucy
         Born: Dec 6, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 2013
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Bernard Hiram Adkins (1917-1987)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Daniel Garrett Wells

         Born: Jun 14, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Warren Carter (1920-2008)
         Marr: Sep 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr. and Magdalene Wilson




Husband Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.

         Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Jackson Donavant (1892-1981)
       Mother: Claudia Ethel Minter (1893-1962)


     Marriage: 



Wife Magdalene Wilson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Semple Wilson (1883-1953)
       Mother: Esther Martin (1907-1998)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer and she did textile work. Married by George E. Simmons, Bapt. Min.
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James Lafayette Richardson, Sr. and Mildred Eva Donavant




Husband James Lafayette Richardson, Sr.

         Born: Jan 13, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1976 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: John Abner Richardson (1879-1958)
       Mother: Ida Zoe Pace (1880-1971)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1932



Wife Mildred Eva Donavant

         Born: Oct 2, 1916 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: May 12, 1977 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Washington Donavant (1889-1970)
       Mother: Letitia Pearl Minter (1894-1920)




Children
1 F Barbara J. Richardson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M James Lafayette Richardson, Jr.

         Born: Jul 5, 1944
         Died: Mar 18, 1973
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gladys Marie Wells (1950-2011)
         Marr: Mar 19, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Thomas Burley Merriman and Minnie Emma Donavant




Husband Thomas Burley Merriman

         Born: Aug 27, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 20, 1935 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894)
       Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846-      )


     Marriage: 1893-1894



Wife Minnie Emma Donavant

         Born: Mar 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 1950 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 M William Thomas Merriman

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jun 12, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 4, 1956 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 5, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Georgia Anna Wells (1905-1984)
         Marr: Abt 1923


2 F Pattie Snow Merriman

         Born: Feb 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1989 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Spouse: Harry Jones Shumate, Sr. (1899-1982)
         Marr: Apr 23, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


3 M George Dewey Merriman

         Born: Jun 10, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mattie Virginia Richardson (1903-1995)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1922 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Stella M. Merriman

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Wright Hale Merriman

         Born: Mar 6, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


6 F Minnie Kathleen Merriman

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benjamin Franklin Cobler (1897-      )
         Marr: Feb 22, 1925 - Henry Co., VA


7 M John Leslie Merriman

         Born: Nov 6, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1953
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Ava Marie Patterson (1912/1915-      )
         Marr: Apr 22, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Reed Marshall Merriman

         Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Nannie Marie Spencer (1919-1987)
         Marr: May 13, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie S. Wood (      -      )
       Spouse: Lillie Hope Wilson (1926-2003)



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Posey McKinley Donavant and Lucy Elizabeth Patterson




Husband Posey McKinley Donavant

         Born: Jul 15, 1901 - VA
         Died: May 9, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Thelma Addie Ashby (1904-1970) - Dec 23, 1922 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Elizabeth Patterson

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879-      )
       Mother: Frances Susan Lester (1890-      )



 Other Spouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970) - Abt 1923


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both once widowed. Their license was issued Apr. 26, 1971 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by the Rev. George F. Ashby.
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Thomas Clarence Hodges and Rebecca Lura Donavant




Husband Thomas Clarence Hodges

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


       Father: John Banner Hodges (1885-      )
       Mother: Nettie Susan Joyce (1887-      )


     Marriage: Mar 13, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rebecca Lura Donavant

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


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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David M. Smith and Sarah Donavant




Husband David M. Smith

         Born: 1816 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 26, 1845 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Donavant

         Born: 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Donovant (1807-      )
       Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809-      )




Children
1 M Walter Smith

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Thomas Smith

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary Smith

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




Notes: Marriage

One transcription shows the date as March 17 while another shows March 26. It's likely that the 17th was the date of the license, and the actual marriage date was the 26th.
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John Henry Oakley and Susan Jane Donavant




Husband John Henry Oakley

         Born: Aug 6, 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1940 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1940 - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: Henry Oakley (1822-      )
       Mother: Mary Thacker (      -Bef 1880)


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Jane Donavant

         Born: Jan 4, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1934 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)




Children
1 F Lelia Hunter Oakley

         Born: Nov 24, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 28, 1971 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: Jesse Everett Minter, Sr. (1899-1970)
         Marr: Aug 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Irvin Stephenson Minter and Susan Jane Donavant




Husband Irvin Stephenson Minter

          AKA: Stephen
         Born: Dec 7, 1894 - VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1970
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
       Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 17, 1917 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Jane Donavant

          AKA: Janie Sue
         Born: Jun 29, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1986
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)




Children
1 M Melvin Stephenson Minter

         Born: Sep 25, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 22, 1992 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Southlawn Mem. Park, Prince George Co., VA
       Spouse: Hazel Lee Cadd (1920-1997)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1945 - Richmond, VA


2 F Ella Raye Minter

         Born: Feb 19, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1997 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Obie Wells, Sr. (1923-2004)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1941 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Bob Alvin Minter, Sr.

         Born: Oct 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 24, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nellie Hope Hundley (1923-      )
         Marr: Jun 23, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Ollie Irvine Minter

         Born: Sep 7, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1992 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Carlton Crowder Crenshaw, Sr. (1925-2000)
         Marr: Jun 21, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is listed in Bu. of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874 - 1935, 17 Dec. 1917, Line 132: Irvin Minter, 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, son of Silas J. & Lucy Minter, married Janie Dunnavant, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of J.S. & Jemima Dunnavant.
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Thomas Bolling Donavant and Elizabeth A. Fowlkes




Husband Thomas Bolling Donavant

         Born: 1807 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 14, 1839 - Prince Edward Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth A. Fowlkes

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1810 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Victoria Donavant

         Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Peter F. Frazier (1841-1915)
         Marr: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.



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