Early Southside Virginia Families



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John Richard Martin and Martha Elizabeth Abington




Husband John Richard Martin

         Born: Oct 25, 1847 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 26, 1928 - Murphy, Cherokee Co., NC
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 31, 1872 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Elizabeth Abington

         Born: Apr 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1926 - Murphy, Cherokee Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: William Mills Abington (1820-      )
       Mother: Mary Jane Philpott (1827-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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William Luther Snidow and Mary Susan Abington




Husband William Luther Snidow

         Born: Dec 27, 1851 - Monroe Co., MO
         Died: Jun 25, 1937 - Pembroke, Giles Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 16, 1881 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Susan Abington

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Dec 17, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 20, 1883
       Buried: 


       Father: William Mills Abington (1820-      )
       Mother: Mary Jane Philpott (1827-      )




Children

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William F. Abington and Frances Smith Allen




Husband William F. Abington

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



Wife Frances Smith Allen

          AKA: Fanny
         Born: 1787
         Died: 1849
       Buried: 


       Father: William Allen (1724-1789)
       Mother: Sarah Ann Smith (1756-1836)



 Other Spouse: James Shelton (1760-1817) - Jul 27, 1806 - Henry Co., VA


Children

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William Mills Abington and Mary Jane Philpott




Husband William Mills Abington

         Born: May 1820 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 12, 1849 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Jane Philpott

         Born: Aug 22, 1827 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Columbus Philpott, Sr. (1802-1862)
       Mother: M. Diannah Cahill (1809-1855)




Children
1 F Lucy Jane Abington

         Born: Feb 19, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1934 - Patton, San Bernardino Co., CA
       Buried: 



2 F Sarah E. Abington

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



3 F Martha Elizabeth Abington

         Born: Apr 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1926 - Murphy, Cherokee Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Richard Martin (1847-1928)
         Marr: Oct 31, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


4 M John David Abington

         Born: Sep 6, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 29, 1925 - Brawley, Imperial Co., CA
       Buried: 



5 F Mary Susan Abington

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Dec 17, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 20, 1883
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Luther Snidow (1851-1937)
         Marr: Jul 16, 1881 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Mary D. Abington

         Born: Jul 11, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1891 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 




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Robert E. Little and Arline M. Abraham




Husband Robert E. Little

         Born: May 13, 1906 - Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA
         Died: Apr 1, 1992 - FL
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Little (1872-1918)
       Mother: Kate Clyde Smith (1873-1922)


     Marriage: Aug 16, 1928 - Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL



Wife Arline M. Abraham

         Born: May 10, 1907 - IL
         Died: Mar 1983 - FL
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Their license is dated Aug. 15, married by A.W. Mathis, Minister, in Tampa, and there were no witnesses listed.
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John Alonza Abshire, Sr. and Jessie Hodges




Husband John Alonza Abshire, Sr.

         Born: Apr 29, 1905 - Chilhowie, Smyth Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1999 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Apr 8, 1927

 Other Spouse: Julia Ann Minter (1910-1983) - Aug 13, 1927 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Jan 10, 1936)

 Other Spouse: Sally Ramona Dillon (1916-1991) - Abt 1934



Wife Jessie Hodges

         Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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John Alonza Abshire, Sr. and Julia Ann Minter




Husband John Alonza Abshire, Sr.

         Born: Apr 29, 1905 - Chilhowie, Smyth Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1999 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 13, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Jan 10, 1936

 Other Spouse: Jessie Hodges (1906-      ) - Dec 24, 1924 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Apr 8, 1927)

 Other Spouse: Sally Ramona Dillon (1916-1991) - Abt 1934



Wife Julia Ann Minter

         Born: Dec 25, 1910 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1983
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Walter Minter (1887-      )
       Mother: Susan Jane Gauldin (1881-      )



 Other Spouse: Clarence Jacob Reedy (1911-1959)


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was divorced and she was single. Divorced in Henry Co., Va., the day of divorce isn't clear, but seems to probably read "Tem", most likely 10, but maybe it read "Term", and oddly meaning Term of Jan. 1936.
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John Alonza Abshire, Sr. and Sally Ramona Dillon




Husband John Alonza Abshire, Sr.

         Born: Apr 29, 1905 - Chilhowie, Smyth Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1999 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Abt 1934

 Other Spouse: Jessie Hodges (1906-      ) - Dec 24, 1924 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Apr 8, 1927)

 Other Spouse: Julia Ann Minter (1910-1983) - Aug 13, 1927 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Jan 10, 1936)



Wife Sally Ramona Dillon

         Born: Jan 2, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1991
       Buried: Feb 3, 1991 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M John Alonza Abshire, Jr.

         Born: 1935 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Linda Lou Honaker (living)


2 M Raymond Randolph Abshire

         Born: Jun 7, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2023
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Fay Harley Barrow (living)


3 M David Gayle Abshire

         Born: Dec 7, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 7, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



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John Alonza Abshire, Jr. and Linda Lou Honaker




Husband John Alonza Abshire, Jr.

         Born: 1935 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Alonza Abshire, Sr. (1905-1999)
       Mother: Sally Ramona Dillon (1916-1991)


     Marriage: 



Wife Linda Lou Honaker (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Buried: 


Children

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Lewis Phillip Foster and Lucy Emphus Abshire




Husband Lewis Phillip Foster

         Born: Feb 14, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1931 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Foster Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Gabriel Foster (1832-1890)
       Mother: Martha Ann Wagoner (1841-1868)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lucy Emphus Abshire

         Born: May 18, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1937 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Buried:  - Foster Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 M Paul Asbury Foster

         Born: Apr 10, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 25, 1948 - Lewis-Gale Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Apr 27, 1948 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Maude Kinsley (1902-1993)
         Marr: Abt 1923


2 M Joseph Lewis Foster

         Born: Sep 23, 1904 - VA
         Died: Sep 10, 1963 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Kathleen Martin (1909-1972)
         Marr: Nov 28, 1925 - Sullivan Co., TN



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was 22 and she 17. Both born in Franklin Co., Va. His parents: Gabriel & Sarah J. Foster; her parents: Isaac & Mary M. Abshire. Lewis was a miller. Married by P.C. Clark.
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Raymond Randolph Abshire and Fay Harley Barrow




Husband Raymond Randolph Abshire

         Born: Jun 7, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: John Alonza Abshire, Sr. (1905-1999)
       Mother: Sally Ramona Dillon (1916-1991)


     Marriage: 



Wife Fay Harley Barrow (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Buried: 


       Father: Harry Daniel Barrow, Sr. (1911-2000)
       Mother: Maybud Mangrum (1913-2005)




Children

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Harold Acree and Bessie Lee Hodges




Husband Harold Acree

         Born: Cir 1919
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aft May 24, 1982



Wife Bessie Lee Hodges

         Born: Sep 22, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 13, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph William Hodges (1896-1955)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Eggleston (1900-1983)



 Other Spouse: Hiram Patrick English (1922-1982) - Jan 23, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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James M. Reeves and Ruth Lavinia Acree




Husband James M. Reeves

         Born: Mar 4, 1886 - VA
         Died: May 1, 1967
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1918-1919



Wife Ruth Lavinia Acree

         Born: Feb 11, 1900
         Died: Feb 5, 1999
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Anna L. Reeves

          AKA: Anna
         Born: 1920 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Zula G. Reeves

         Born: 1923 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James S. Reeves

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Jerene E. Reeves

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: 1930 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Roy Lorran Lawrence (1925-      )



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Aaron Alexander Adams and Velma Frances Patterson




Husband Aaron Alexander Adams

         Born: Apr 25, 1911 - Centerville, OH
         Died: Oct 8, 2004 - St. Luke Hospital, West, Florence, Boone Co., Kentucky, USA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem. Pk., Erlanger, KY
     Marriage: Sep 10, 1935 - Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY



Wife Velma Frances Patterson

         Born: Nov 3, 1911 - Mount Vernon Springs, Chatham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 26, 2005 - Erlanger, Kenton Co., KY
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Mem. Pk., Erlanger, KY


       Father: Turner B. Patterson, Sr, (1884-1922)
       Mother: Anna Elizabeth Graham (1890-1976)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by Fred G. Tucker, Min.
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Abe H. Adams and Lillie Mae Miles




Husband Abe H. Adams

         Born: 1858 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 26, 1894 - Robertson Co., TX



Wife Lillie Mae Miles

         Born: May 12, 1877 - TX
         Died: Sep 6, 1949 - Mart, TX
       Buried: Sep 7, 1949 - Mart City Cem., Mart, TX


       Father: Benjamin Covington Miles (1849-1922)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Crouch (1851-1934)




Children
1 F Loraine Adams

         Born: 1920 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William P. Hubbard and Ada Lee Adams




Husband William P. Hubbard

         Born: Apr 1875 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 8, 1896 - Neapolis, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ada Lee Adams

         Born: Dec 1876 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Herman Berkley Hubbard, Sr.

         Born: Dec 14, 1896 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Minnie Ola Scarce (1895-1960)
         Marr: Jan 6, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Hobson Hubbard

          AKA: Willie
         Born: May 2, 1899 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 1977
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mabel Augusta Gunn (1907-1987)
         Marr: Aug 21, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Divorced)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Curtis Melvin Adams and Aileen Lizzie Adams




Husband Curtis Melvin Adams

         Born: Feb 25, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
     Marriage: Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced

 Other Spouse: Evelyn P. Unknown (1937-1999)



Wife Aileen Lizzie Adams

         Born: Oct 30, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 2016 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 2016 - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)



 Other Spouse: James Clinton Handy


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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James Clinton Handy and Aileen Lizzie Adams




Husband James Clinton Handy (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Aileen Lizzie Adams

         Born: Oct 30, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 2016 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jun 21, 2016 - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)



 Other Spouse: Curtis Melvin Adams (1926-1999) - Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced)


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was single and she once divorced. They both worked for Fieldcrest Mills. Married by the Rev. Oscar R. Adams, Bapt. Min.
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Willie Robert Elliott and Alice J. Adams




Husband Willie Robert Elliott

         Born: Cir 1866 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 27, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Alice J. Adams

         Born: Cir 1868 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Edgar Louis Elliott

         Born: Oct 7, 1898 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1991
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Janie Frances Hawker (1900-1992)
         Marr: Apr 19, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage date & place came from the delayed birth certificate of their son Edgar.
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Charles Emerson Farrow and Alma Jessie Adams




Husband Charles Emerson Farrow

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Dec 1885 - TX
         Died: 1956
       Buried: 


       Father: John Adams Farrow (1853-1928)
       Mother: Elizabeth Ellen Hankins (1857-1890)


     Marriage: Jul 23, 1908 - Hunt Co., TX



Wife Alma Jessie Adams

         Born: Jun 17, 1886
         Died: Jan 1969
       Buried: 


Children

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Thomas Dameron Dodson and Alzie Frances Adams




Husband Thomas Dameron Dodson

         Born: May 12, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Dodson Cem., Figsboro, VA


       Father: Joshua G. Dodson (1824-      )
       Mother: Nancy E. Lewis (1853-      )


     Marriage: Nov 21, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Alzie Frances Adams

         Born: Apr 30, 1881 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 1, 1953 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Dodson Cem., Figsboro, VA


       Father: Lewis Brodie Adams (1827-      )
       Mother: Sarah Jane Stegall (1841-      )




Children
1 M Roy Chalmer Dodson, Sr.

         Born: Oct 12, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 26, 1994
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Geraldine Florence Snyder (1906-      )
         Marr: Apr 24, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edna Earl Hall (1909-2006)
         Marr: Sep 26, 1981 - Courtland, Southampton Co., VA


2 M Jessie Lewis Dodson

         Born: Mar 24, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1998 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Bessie Mae Davis (1912-2000)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Charlie Howard Dodson

         Born: Jul 20, 1908 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1994 - USA
       Buried:  - Dodson Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Doris Hazel Parcell (1915-1991)


4 M George Thomas Dodson

          AKA: G. T.
         Born: Jan 8, 1914 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 2003 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Gertrude Nunn (1912-2005)
         Marr: Nov 29, 1939 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA


5 F Doris Irene Dodson

         Born: Jul 10, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 12, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Paul James Mason (1911-1997)
         Marr: Dec 5, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Lottie Frances Dodson

         Born: Feb 15, 1923 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 14, 2011 - Lexington, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Aaron Smith Kirks (1919-1973)
         Marr: Nov 1, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


7 M Herbert Chastine Dodson

         Born: Mar 7, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 2009 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Imogene Edwards (1929-2008)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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James Salmons and Amanda Adams




Husband James Salmons

          AKA: Jim
         Born: 1835 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 8, 1855 - Charlotte Co., VA



Wife Amanda Adams

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


Children
1 M George Salmons

         Born: 1857 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bettie Eggleton (1863-      )
         Marr: Jun 6, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Charles Salmons

         Born: 1859 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Ida Salmons

         Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1893
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Lee Jones (1871-1939)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Amanda Salmons

          AKA: Mandy
         Born: Jun 23, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Anderson Hill Adams and Louise Emeline Crouch




Husband Anderson Hill Adams

         Born: Aug 9, 1857 - Red Top, Young Co., Texas, USA
         Died: Jan 27, 1941 - Mart, TX
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1875 - Falls Co., TX



Wife Louise Emeline Crouch

         Born: Jul 31, 1857 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 1883 - Falls Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: William Wilford Crouch (1827-1878)
       Mother: Mary Jane Covington (1833-1877)




Children
1 F Mary J. Adams

         Born: 1877 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Married by Thomas P. Hasper, LD.
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Thomas Henry Gregory and Anna Elizabeth Adams




Husband Thomas Henry Gregory

         Born: Dec 1, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1931 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 21, 1931 - Gregory / King Cemetery, Dyers Store, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John F. Gregory (1802-1885)
       Mother: Susan Jane King (1816-      )


     Marriage: Nov 13, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Anna Elizabeth Adams

          AKA: Betty
         Born: Jun 27, 1867 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1931 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gregory / King Cemetery, Dyers Store, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Lewis Brodie Adams (1827-      )
       Mother: Sarah Jane Stegall (1841-      )




Children
1 F L. B. Gregory

         Born: 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: A. M. Johnston (1853-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Lottie B. Gregory

         Born: Oct 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: A. M. Johnson (1853-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Roberta Anna Gregory

          AKA: Bertie
         Born: Aug 30, 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1950 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: Jul 25, 1950 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Jesse Ben Stultz (1884-1966)
         Marr: Jun 6, 1907 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Alma Henry Gregory

         Born: 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1929 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Primitive Bap. Ch. Cem., Camp Branch, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Michael Truman Draper (1887-1967)
         Marr: Jun 15, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Henry A. Gregory

         Born: Nov 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Belva Lewis Gregory

         Born: Jul 18, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 1923 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gregory / King Cemetery, Dyers Store, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mastin William Martin, Sr. (1887-1926)
         Marr: May 18, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Sarah M. Gregory

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



8 M Truman Malcome Gregory

         Born: Nov 7, 1903 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1979 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Inez Fleming Beard (1908-1993)
         Marr: 1927



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Benjamin Franklin Blair and Annie B. Adams




Husband Benjamin Franklin Blair

         Born: Apr 23, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 2, 1951 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried: Oct 4, 1951 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Luther Rice Blair (1842-1918)
       Mother: Macybeth Harriet Aaron (1850-1885)


     Marriage: Apr 11, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie B. Adams

         Born: Apr 30, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1963 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children
1 M Luther James Blair

         Born: May 17, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1935 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



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Lawrence Marshall Byrd and Annie Lucille Adams




Husband Lawrence Marshall Byrd

         Born: May 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 19, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Byrd Cem., Stanleytown, VA


       Father: John Marshall Byrd (1903-1952)
       Mother: Bessie Gertrude Wyatt (1906-1999)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1946 - Patrick Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced May 28, 1975

 Other Spouse: Sandra Louise Eanes



Wife Annie Lucille Adams

         Born: Aug 15, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 6, 2008 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA

 Other Spouse: William Nolen Koger (1923-2012) - Aft Feb 11, 1988


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a furniture maker, and she a furniture worker. Married by Robert J. Mann, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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William Nolen Koger and Annie Lucille Adams




Husband William Nolen Koger

         Born: Feb 19, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 24, 2012 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: William Francis Koger (1885-      )
       Mother: Lucy Florence Hutchinson (1891-      )


     Marriage: Aft Feb 11, 1988

 Other Spouse: Christine Ellen Adams (1922-1988) - Jun 3, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lucille Adams

         Born: Aug 15, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 6, 2008 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA

 Other Spouse: Lawrence Marshall Byrd (1924-2005) - Dec 24, 1946 - Patrick Co., VA (Divorced May 28, 1975)


Children

Notes: Marriage

Feb. 11, 1988 was the death date of his 1st wife.
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Archie Seals Adams, Sr. and Virginia F. Law




Husband Archie Seals Adams, Sr.

         Born: May 10, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 6, 1956 - Mercy House, Salem, VA
       Buried: Apr 9, 1956 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Henry Taylor Adams (1848-      )
       Mother: Nancy Josephine White (1854-      )


     Marriage: Oct 24, 1898 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Virginia F. Law

          AKA: Virgie
         Born: Apr 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Christopher Winn Law (1846-1904)
       Mother: Nancy Franklin Cooper (1846-1905)




Children
1 F Ruby E. Adams

         Born: Aug 21, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 1944 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 15, 1944 - High Street Cem., Rocky Mount, VA




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John T. Darlington and Arianna H. Adams




Husband John T. Darlington

         Born: Aug 1841 - SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 19, 1863 - Orange Co., VA



Wife Arianna H. Adams

         Born: Mar 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Charles J. Darlington

         Born: Jul 1881 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Emma K. Eanes (1888-1984)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1906 - Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Douglas Holley and Arlene Winfred Adams




Husband Douglas Holley

         Born: Jun 28, 1919 - Callands, VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: John William Holley (1879-1966)
       Mother: Naomi Maude Overton (1882-1954)


     Marriage: Jul 10, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Arlene Winfred Adams

         Born: Dec 6, 1923 - Callands, VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Lewis Oliver Adams (1902-1966)
       Mother: Eunice Lee Martin (1901-1960)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a saw mill. Married by F. Hubert Morris, Presby. Min.
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Barney Lee Adams and Madeline Gilley




Husband Barney Lee Adams

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Madeline Gilley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jimmy Lee Adams (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Verna Teressa Turner (living)
       Spouse: Joyce Darlene Philpott


2 M Jerry Richard Adams (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Wanda Gail Turner (living)



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Claude Allen Cobler and Beatrice Carlene Adams




Husband Claude Allen Cobler

         Born: Apr 9, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 29, 2022
       Buried:  - Maple Grove UMC Cem., Ferrum, VA


       Father: Robert Matthew Cobler (1901-      )
       Mother: Bessie Mae Clark (1908-      )


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Beatrice Carlene Adams

         Born: Aug 19, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 2018
       Buried:  - Maple Grove UMC Cem., Ferrum, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked as a weaver for Marshall Field & Co. Married by J.M. Reeves, Bapt. Min.
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William Lawrence Knowles and Betty Adams




Husband William Lawrence Knowles

         Born: Oct 10, 1865 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 12, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Virginia Ellen Carter (1875-1958) - Abt 1892



Wife Betty Adams

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Robert K. Knowles

         Born: Sep 1890 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Harold Ray Clark and Betty Jane Adams




Husband Harold Ray Clark (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Betty Jane Adams

         Born: Dec 17, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2016 - Bassett, VA
       Buried: Jun 10, 2016 - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)




Children

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Billy Gene Adams and Nola Foster




Husband Billy Gene Adams

         Born: Apr 15, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 25, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Peter Lee Adams (1906-1982)
       Mother: Fairy Belle Craig (1905-1964)


     Marriage: 



Wife Nola Foster (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Bobby Wayne Adams, Sr. and Sarah Diane Grogan




Husband Bobby Wayne Adams, Sr.

         Born: Cir 1955
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 
 Marr. Status: Divorced



Wife Sarah Diane Grogan (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Arnie Leonard Grogan, Jr. (1931-2000)
       Mother: Sarah Lee Still (1933-2023)




Children

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Burget Adams and Ora Sallie Washburn




Husband Burget Adams

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Ora Sallie Washburn

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elder Peter James Washburn (1882-      )
       Mother: Sallie Lena Stone (1880-1958)




Children

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Carlton Adams and Gaynelle Edwards




Husband Carlton Adams

         Born: 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Gaynelle Edwards

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Augusta Edwards (1875-      )
       Mother: Rebecca T. Hayden (1875-      )




Children

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Lloyd Brown Reynolds, Jr. and Cecile Lee Adams




Husband Lloyd Brown Reynolds, Jr.

          AKA: Cracker
         Born: Jun 3, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 1978 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Reynolds Cemetery, Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Lloyd Brown Reynolds, Sr. (1895-1970)
       Mother: Lizzie Rebecca Reynolds (1895-      )


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cecile Lee Adams

         Born: Feb 23, 1928 - Callands, VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2010 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 26, 2010 - Reynolds Cemetery, Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Lewis Oliver Adams (1902-1966)
       Mother: Eunice Lee Martin (1901-1960)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Their license was issued Nov. 9, 1948 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., and they were married by W.E. Collins, Christian Min.
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Charles Berkley Adams, Sr. and Margaret Rae Lacey




Husband Charles Berkley Adams, Sr.

         Born: May 17, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2006
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Nov 15, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ione Frances Graves (1920-2000) - Jul 23, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Margaret Rae Lacey

         Born: Aug 14, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1977 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Frederick William Lacey (1894-1986)
       Mother: Effie Douglas Boaze (1897-1980)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was in the U.S. Army. Married by J.W. Anderson, Pentecostal Minister.
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Charles Berkley Adams, Sr. and Ione Frances Graves




Husband Charles Berkley Adams, Sr.

         Born: May 17, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2006
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jul 23, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Margaret Rae Lacey (1924-1977) - Nov 15, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ione Frances Graves

         Born: Jul 23, 1920 - Alamance Co., North Carolina, USA
         Died: Jun 12, 2000 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Jay Ivan Nuckols (1915-1974) - May 11, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Clarence Harvey (1923-1978) - Aug 29, 1975 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d and her 3d marriage; both previously widowed. Married by Francis L. Brown, United Meth. Min.
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William Nolen Koger and Christine Ellen Adams




Husband William Nolen Koger

         Born: Feb 19, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 24, 2012 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: William Francis Koger (1885-      )
       Mother: Lucy Florence Hutchinson (1891-      )


     Marriage: Jun 3, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Annie Lucille Adams (1927-2008) - Aft Feb 11, 1988



Wife Christine Ellen Adams

         Born: Feb 9, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1988
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Emmett Green Adams (1895-1974)
       Mother: Posie Lester Joyce (1898-1980)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a carpenter, and she worked for DuPont. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Pierce Ulysses Witt and Cora Belle Adams




Husband Pierce Ulysses Witt

         Born: May 4, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 21, 1946 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Charles Petress Witt, Sr. (1846-      )
       Mother: Nannie E. Reynolds (1851-      )


     Marriage: Mar 19, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Cora Belle Adams

          AKA: Sweetie
         Born: Aug 1, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 26, 1939 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - John Adams Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: John H. Adams (1843-1916)
       Mother: Martha Jane Slaughter (1844-1922)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Curtis Melvin Adams and Evelyn P. Unknown




Husband Curtis Melvin Adams

         Born: Feb 25, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Aileen Lizzie Adams (1928-2016) - Apr 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced)



Wife Evelyn P. Unknown

         Born: Aug 14, 1937
         Died: Apr 21, 1999
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA


Children

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Curtis Wray Adams and Grace Queen Foster




Husband Curtis Wray Adams

         Born: Nov 24, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 28, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Mayfield, NC
     Marriage: Jul 24, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Grace Queen Foster

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Oct 13, 1924 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 8, 2017 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 12, 2017 - Dan River PBC Cem., Mayfield, NC


       Father: Grover Cleveland Foster, Sr. (1884-1950)
       Mother: Hanna Queen Finney (1887-1965)




Children
1 M Ronald Wray Adams

          AKA: Ronnie
         Born: Aug 9, 1945 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 27, 2005 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jan 29, 2005 - Dan River PBC Cem., Mayfield, NC
       Spouse: Shelby Jean Eanes (living)


2 M James Carlton Adams

         Born: Mar 2, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 14, 2012 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Dan River PBC Cem., Mayfield, NC
       Spouse: Diane Powell Scearce (living)


3 F Janice Lynn Adams

         Born: Nov 20, 1957 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 10, 2018 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Aug 12, 2018
       Spouse: Ronald Ray Walker (1957-2002)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1974 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC. (Divorced Jul 1, 1996)
       Spouse: Pomp Ray Jarrett, Jr. (1956-2017)
         Marr: Jul 7, 2004 - Clark Co., NV



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He did textile work. Married by F.O. Briggs, Meth. Min.
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Humphrey M. Pyron and Della A. Adams




Husband Humphrey M. Pyron

         Born: Jul 3, 1847 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 1913 - VA
       Buried:  - Pyron Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Nov 21, 1899 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Frances Jones (1854-1897) - Oct 27, 1872 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Della A. Adams

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


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was a widower and she was single.
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Joe Martin Oakes and Delsie Mae Adams




Husband Joe Martin Oakes

         Born: Apr 20, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakes Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Eugene Fletcher Oakes (1907-1971)
       Mother: Frances A. Martin (1910-1991)


     Marriage: 1957-1958



Wife Delsie Mae Adams

         Born: Mar 22, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 2014
       Buried:  - Oakes Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: James Earnest Adams (1912-1988)
       Mother: Viola Mae Adkins (1914-1980)




Children

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LTC Donald Lewis Adams, Jr., U. S. Army (Ret.) and Donna Lee Hankins




Husband LTC Donald Lewis Adams, Jr., U. S. Army (Ret.)

         Born: May 21, 1941 - Emory Univ. Hosp., DeKalb Co., GA
         Died: Dec 28, 2012 - Emory Univ. Hosp., DeKalb Co., GA
       Buried: Jan 9, 2013 - Decatur Cem., Decatur, GA
     Marriage: 



Wife Donna Lee Hankins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Col. Curtis Leland Hankins, U. S. Army (Ret.) (1917-2012)
       Mother: Melba Ice Harrell (1918-1994)




Children

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James Russell Mason, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Adams




Husband James Russell Mason, Sr.

         Born: Mar 19, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 7, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Roscoe Mason (1884-1965)
       Mother: Lula Mae Franklin (1891-1928)


     Marriage: Aug 14, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Annie Irene Elizabeth Holcomb (1917-1994)



Wife Dorothy Ann Adams

         Born: Jul 20, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Clyde Adams, Sr. (1901-1960)
       Mother: Myrtle May Jones (1905-1996)




Children
1 M Ronald Thomas Mason (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dr. Donna Marie Craig



Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced, and she was single. He worked for the City of Martinsville. Married by Randolph Perdue, Primitive Bapt. Min.
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Edgar W. Adams and Louisa Mae Pendleton




Husband Edgar W. Adams

         Born: Oct 29, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1956 - Stuart Hosp., Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 3, 1956 - High Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stuart, VA
     Marriage: Apr 4, 1936 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Mar 9, 1955



Wife Louisa Mae Pendleton

         Born: Aug 19, 1891 - Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Apr 25, 1968 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Elmer Green Hylton (1887-1924) - Abt 1909


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she once widowed. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Cockrosse (sic), Primitive Bapt. Min. Divorced in Patrick Co., Va.



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