Early Southside Virginia Families



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George Will Morrison and Annie Elizabeth Harris




Husband George Will Morrison

         Born: Jun 9, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 26, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Annie Elizabeth Harris

         Born: Nov 17, 1894 - Patrick Springs, VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 27, 1960 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Nellie Mae Morrison

         Born: Oct 13, 1919 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 2020 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Aug 22, 2020 - Stanley Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Wilbur Kyle Stanley, Sr. (1911-1980)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Harden Daniel Morrison

         Born: Jan 11, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 2024 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: Sep 3, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elsie Maude Cassell (1930-2022)
         Marr: Oct 13, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Elizabeth Harris):

He 40, she 24. Both born Patrick Co., Va. S/o James Tyler Morrison & Nancy A. "Nannie" Shelton; D/o J.D. & Lonie Harris.
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John Thomas Solomon and Annie Mason Harris




Husband John Thomas Solomon

         Born: Jan 6, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1968
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Robert Anderson Solomon (      -      )
       Mother: Emma Jane Craddock (1888-1967)


     Marriage: Aug 7, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Mason Harris

         Born: Jul 17, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2003
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Harris (1875-1958)
       Mother: Ella Serena Cox (1875-1953)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Mason Harris):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Clyde Herbert McDaniel and Annie Rebecca Harris




Husband Clyde Herbert McDaniel

         Born: Sep 26, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 31, 1988
       Buried:  - McDaniel Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: William G. McDaniel (1883-1946)
       Mother: Betty Lee Bray (1901-1953)


     Marriage: Oct 18, 1957 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Rebecca Harris

         Born: May 5, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 2020 - Martinsville Health & Rehab., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 18, 2020 - McDaniel Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Jasper Amos Harris, Sr. (1881-1954)
       Mother: Betty King Eggleston (1903-1974)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Rebecca Harris):

Both single. He a farmer & she did textile work. Marr. by A.P. Cooley, Min.
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Otis Meade Payne and Argene Harris




Husband Otis Meade Payne

         Born: Mar 7, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1980 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: John Jackson Payne (1856-1935)
       Mother: Mildred Eldridge Myers (1856-1931)


     Marriage: Mar 27, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Argene Harris

         Born: Jul 16, 1910 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 1997
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Argene Harris):

He once wid., she single. He a farmer. Marr. by C.E. Winslow, Min.
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Arthur Lee Harris and Vera Unknown




Husband Arthur Lee Harris

         Born: Jan 30, 1894 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1946 - Leaksville Gen. Hosp., Leaksville, NC
       Buried: Dec 11, 1946 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: James A. Harris (1868-1950)
       Mother: Hattie Gilley (1867-1953)


     Marriage: 



Wife Vera Unknown

         Born: Cir 1900
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Oliver Odell Harris

         Born: May 12, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 21, 1988
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Norma Lillian Wyatt (1919-1994)
         Marr: Jan 26, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Charles Watson Shough and Bessie Ella Harris




Husband Charles Watson Shough

         Born: Jun 29, 1876 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 1931
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Richard Watson Shough (1851-      )
       Mother: Almira J. Carter (1857-      )


     Marriage: Dec 5, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Bessie Ella Harris

         Born: Mar 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Woodson Harris (1861-1943)
       Mother: Aliminta Rogers (1854-1918)




Children
1 F Allie Shough

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



2 M George Watson Shough

         Born: Jun 18, 1912 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1989 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elsie Plaster (1910-1986)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ruby Shough

         Born: 1913 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Emma Rachel Shough

         Born: Feb 24, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 31, 2007 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: Robert Creed Stanley (1906-1980)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA


5 F Inez Shough

         Born: 1916 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Edwin Harris Shough

          AKA: Edward
         Born: Apr 11, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2000
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: Mildred Sands (1915-1982)
         Marr: Nov 12, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


7 F Ruth Ella Shough

         Born: Mar 14, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2015 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jun 5, 2015 - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
       Spouse: Fletcher Lee Martin (1917-1986)
         Marr: Feb 21, 1942 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


8 M Wesley Shough

         Born: 1923 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Jesse Akers Shough

         Born: Mar 20, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dorothy Sue Craig (1931-2014)
         Marr: Apr 27, 1947 - York Co., SC


10 M Ledford Carter Shough

         Born: Sep 18, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1984 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA




Notes: Marriage (Bessie Ella Harris):

He a wid., she single.
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Jeremiah M. Lewis, Jr. and Betsy Jean Harris




Husband Jeremiah M. Lewis, Jr.

         Born: Sep 6, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 1, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jeremiah M. Lewis, Sr. (1884-1968)
       Mother: Bessie Virginia Ferguson (1884-1971)


     Marriage: Apr 20, 1947 - Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC



Wife Betsy Jean Harris

         Born: 1931 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betsy Jean Harris):

1st marriage for both. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Joseph William Minter and Betty Brown Harris




Husband Joseph William Minter

          AKA: Joe
         Born: May 19, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 11, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Minter (1888-1949)
       Mother: Ruby Elizabeth Prillaman (1897-1980)


     Marriage: Jun 20, 1942 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Betty Brown Harris

         Born: Feb 25, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 13, 2025 - King's Grant Retirement Comm., Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 20, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Ballard Harris, Sr. (1876-1956)
       Mother: Betty Lee Stegall (1896-1980)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Brown Harris):

Their marr. lic. is dated Jun. 20, 1942, Chesterfield Co., SC. I presumed they married the same date, but it could have been a day or to later.
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Beverly Deshazo Harris and Ruby Ann Nelson




Husband Beverly Deshazo Harris

         Born: Nov 29, 1911 - VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Harris (1875-1958)
       Mother: Ella Serena Cox (1875-1953)


     Marriage: Nov 21, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Ann Nelson

         Born: Nov 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2007
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children
1 F Barbara Ann Harris

         Born: 1937 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Howard Anderson Harris

         Born: Jun 12, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1965 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Nancy Jane Harris

         Born: Nov 9, 1944 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 29, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kenneth Wayne Davis (1944-2017)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1962 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Ann Nelson):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by S. Jett, Jr., Min.
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Billy Thomas Harris and Mary Alice Smart




Husband Billy Thomas Harris

         Born: Mar 19, 1938 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 2024
       Buried: Apr 25, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James William Harris (1900-1982)
       Mother: Betty Lou Hopkins (1902-1979)


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Alice Smart

         Born: Abt 1942 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Smart):

He 20, she 16. Both single. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Patrick Co., Va. He worked for American Furniture Co. S/o James William Harris & Betty Lou Hopkins; D/o Eugene Franklin Smart & Kathleen Shelor. Marr. Sep. 27, 1958, Martinsville, Va., by F.V. Ellenberg, Min.
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Wiley Sheldon Lawrence and Blanche Elizabeth Harris




Husband Wiley Sheldon Lawrence

         Born: Dec 26, 1913 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jul 20, 1984
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Presby. Ch. Cem., Steeles Tavern, VA


       Father: Robert Franklin Lawrence (1875-1961)
       Mother: Rhoda Salena Simpson (1873-1961)


     Marriage: Bet Apr 12, 1940 and Apr 22, 1950



Wife Blanche Elizabeth Harris

         Born: Jan 17, 1906 - Riverheads Dist., Augusta Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 1994 - VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Carmel Presby. Ch. Cem., Steeles Tavern, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Blanche Elizabeth Harris):

As of the 1940 census, taken Apr. 11th, Surry Co., NC, he 26, single, born NC, and living in the household of his parents. As of the 1950 census, taken Apr. 22d, they are married. He's called Wiley S. Lawrence, 36, hoh, born NC, and she's called Blanche H., wife, 44, born Va.

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Charles David Hall and Charlotte Yvonne Harris




Husband Charles David Hall

         Born: Sep 5, 1945 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Bet 1962 and 1970



Wife Charlotte Yvonne Harris

          AKA: Evon
         Born: May 1, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 26, 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Luther Johnson Harris (1907-1980)
       Mother: Lizzie Emma Solomon (1913-1995)




Children

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Daniel Ross Jones and Cinthia Ann Harris




Husband Daniel Ross Jones

         Born: 1817 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Abt 1872 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Wilson Jones (1798-1883)
       Mother: Clarissa Holt (1799-      )


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1835 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cinthia Ann Harris

         Born: Jun 28, 1818 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died:  - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter Manning Harris (      -      )
       Mother: Sintha Ann Lansford (      -      )




Children
1 M Wilson Jones II

         Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1863
       Buried: 



2 F Clarissa Jones

          AKA: Clara
         Born: Oct 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Andy J. Griffith (      -Bef 1900)
         Marr: Nov 2, 1875 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Martha W. Jones

         Born: Sep 17, 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dorian Franklin Haizlip (      -      )
         Marr: Jan 17, 1860 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Daniel Washington Jones

          AKA: Tucker
         Born: 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1916 - Town Creek, Abingdon, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary A. Davis (1848-Bef 1906)
         Marr: May 21, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Judith D. Stultz (1848-      )
         Marr: Dec 27, 1906 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Sintha Ann Jones

         Born: Jun 13, 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1917 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 23, 1917 - Robert Wilson Odell Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: John Watkins Odle (Cir 1837-1862)
         Marr: Nov 16, 1859 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Watkins Odell (1844-      )


6 M James H. Jones

         Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Rhoda H. Meeks (1841-      )
         Marr: Sep 22, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan J. Geer (1837/1846-      )
         Marr: Nov 2, 1876 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Jenett Elizabeth Jones

          AKA: Jennie Jones
         Born: Oct 1846 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William W. Odell (1843-1908)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1862 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Eliza Jane Jones

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John N. Newman (1848-      )
         Marr: Sep 21, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


9 M Asa C. Jones

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


10 M George Fielding Jones

         Born: 1851 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia F. Davis (1854-      )
         Marr: May 1, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Minnie Maude McMilliam (1876-      )
         Marr: May 28, 1900 - Henry Co., VA


11 F Sarah Frances Jones

         Born: Oct 25, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 1897
       Buried:  - Pyron Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Humphrey M. Pyron (1847-1913)
         Marr: Oct 27, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


12 M Benjamin Franklin Jones

         Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 




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Clarence Mason Harris and Roxie J. Wilson




Husband Clarence Mason Harris

         Born: Aug 22, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1975
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Ballard Harris, Sr. (1879-1972)
       Mother: Theressa Mae Cox (1888-1954)


     Marriage: Jun 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Roxie J. Wilson

          AKA: Stella
         Born: Jan 18, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2004
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Payton Hughes Wilson (1877-1964)
       Mother: Roxie Elender Harris (1877-1934)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Roxie J. Wilson):

Both single.
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Clifford Lee Harris and Virginia Dare Janney




Husband Clifford Lee Harris

         Born: Nov 30, 1932 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 4, 1994
       Buried:  - Ross Harbour Cem., Elamsville, VA
     Marriage: Apr 23, 1954 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Virginia Dare Janney

         Born: Apr 30, 1937 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Everett Elton Janney (1903-1962)
       Mother: Laura Mae Wyatt (1903-1990)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Janney):

Both single. He in the U.S. Army. Marr, by P.L. Nolen, Min.
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Clyde Maynard Harris and Darnae Yvonne Haynes




Husband Clyde Maynard Harris

         Born: Mar 11, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 2, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James William Harris (1900-1982)
       Mother: Betty Lou Hopkins (1902-1979)


     Marriage: Mar 11, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Darnae Yvonne Haynes

         Born: Sep 29, 1950 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Aven Lee Watson - Dec 17, 1976 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Darnae Yvonne Haynes):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Aven Lee Watson):

He single, she once div. Marr. by E.J. Barber, Jr., Min.
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Jesse Martin Harris and Cora Elizabeth Harris




Husband Jesse Martin Harris

         Born: Jul 10, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 1961 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Irisburg UMC Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Harris (1836/1837-1877)
       Mother: Mary Ann King (1843-1877)


     Marriage: Abt 1892



Wife Cora Elizabeth Harris

         Born: Sep 5, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1940 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 17, 1940 - Fam. Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Alonzo Livingston Harris

         Born: Feb 25, 1892 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 14, 1931 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried:  - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Martha Susan Stegall (1901-1970)
         Marr: Nov 21, 1917 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Lloyd Wallace Harris

         Born: Aug 3, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Nichols Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Maggie Effie Nichols (1918-2008)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Jessie Mae Harris

         Born: Jun 18, 1906 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1993 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Jesse Noel Wilson (1903-1973)
         Marr: Nov 13, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Everette Harris

         Born: 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ruby Dell Wilson (1913-1986)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Daniel Woodson Meeks and Daisy Mae Harris




Husband Daniel Woodson Meeks

         Born: Jul 4, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1953 - Ridgeway (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 28, 1953 - Meeks Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: John Henry Meeks, Sr. (1860-1935)
       Mother: Anna Eliza Land (1868-1949)


     Marriage: Abt 1918



Wife Daisy Mae Harris

         Born: Aug 14, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 31, 1966 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 1966 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Andrew Jackson Harris (1841-1924)
       Mother: Talitha Jane Heffinger (1857-1923)




Children
1 F Annie Jane Meeks

         Born: Dec 14, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 30, 2015 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried: Apr 2, 2015 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Morton John Barber (1919-1987)
         Marr: Mar 23, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Elder, Harry Hicks Meeks

         Born: Mar 26, 1932 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 1, 2017 - Blue Rdg. Nursing Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 3, 2017 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Alice Marie Howell (1935-1997)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1953 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



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Russell Hampton Shropshire and Daisy Myrtle Harris




Husband Russell Hampton Shropshire

         Born: Sep 18, 1905 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Joseph Thomas Shropshire (1882-1957)
       Mother: Carrie Matilda Patterson (1882-1975)


     Marriage: Feb 27, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Daisy Myrtle Harris

         Born: Nov 3, 1906 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 1993 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Ballard Harris, Sr. (1879-1972)
       Mother: Theressa Mae Cox (1888-1954)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Daisy Myrtle Harris):

Both single. He a filling station operator. Marr. by T.S. Carroll, Min.
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Dennis Arnold Harris and Betty L. Mitchell




Husband Dennis Arnold Harris

         Born: Feb 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1987 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1987 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: Apr 9, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Betty L. Mitchell

         Born: Nov 13, 1931 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Ruben Virgil Mitchell (1910-1986)
       Mother: Lillie Ora Martin (1915-1985)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty L. Mitchell):

Marr. by R.M. Finchum, Min.
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Dewey Issac Harris and Lena Pearl Morrison




Husband Dewey Issac Harris

         Born: Jun 7, 1898 - Woolwine, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1971 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Isaac Adrion Harris (1873-1960)
       Mother: Rosa Lee Belcher (1877-1934)


     Marriage: Dec 30, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Lena Pearl Morrison

         Born: Apr 19, 1900 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joe Henry Morrison (1860-1945)
       Mother: Sanora Ann Foley (1872-1945)




Children
1 F Mildred Estelle Harris

         Born: Jan 29, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 2008 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 2, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wayne Arnold Craig (1914-1996)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lena Pearl Morrison):

Divorced in Patrick Co., Va.
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Doctor Harmon Harris and Nona D. Holland




Husband Doctor Harmon Harris

         Born: Apr 10, 1879 - VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1969
       Buried:  - Irisburg UMC Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Harrison Harris (1842-1924)
       Mother: Sarah Ann Land (1853-1923)


     Marriage: 1904



Wife Nona D. Holland

         Born: Nov 1, 1877 - VA
         Died: Sep 12, 1957
       Buried:  - Irisburg UMC Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Harrison Holland (1852-1932)
       Mother: Florence Mell Dalton (1855-1935)




Children
1 F Duluth Harris

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Stephen Holland Harris

          AKA: Steve
         Born: Mar 22, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Maggie Louise Jones (Abt 1913-      )
         Marr: Aug 24, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Catherine Roberts (1918-1997)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1942 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA


3 F Christine Angiel Harris

         Born: Sep 22, 1912 - VA
         Died: Feb 29, 2004
       Buried:  - Irisburg UMC Cem., Henry Co., VA



4 M Milton Edwin Harris, Cpl.

         Born: Nov 28, 1916 - VA
         Died: May 23, 1945
       Buried:  - Irisburg UMC Cem., Henry Co., VA




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Edom Isaac Patterson and Dorothy Aylease Harris




Husband Edom Isaac Patterson

          AKA: Ike
         Born: Aug 4, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 2008 - Boynton Beach, FL
       Buried: Jun 27, 2008 - South Florida VA Nat. Cem., Lake Worth, FL


       Father: George Leonard Patterson (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bessie Byrd Herndon (1892-1977)


     Marriage: Jun 6, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Aylease Harris

         Born: Sep 1, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2020 - Marietta, GA
       Buried:  - South Florida VA Nat. Cem., Lake Worth, FL


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Aylease Harris):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by A.G. Carter, Min.
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Ralph Wendall Mangrum and Dorothy Lee Harris




Husband Ralph Wendall Mangrum

         Born: Jan 11, 1926 - Floyd, Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 1998 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Aft 1959



Wife Dorothy Lee Harris

         Born: Jul 17, 1933 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 28, 2006 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jasper Amos Harris, Sr. (1881-1954)
       Mother: Betty King Eggleston (1903-1974)




Children

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Calvin Henry Higgs and Dorothy Mae Harris




Husband Calvin Henry Higgs

         Born: Jun 3, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Edward Fontaine Higgs, Sr. (1890-1927)
       Mother: Sallie Lelia Turner (1893-1977)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Mae Harris

         Born: May 1, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James William Harris (1900-1982)
       Mother: Betty Lou Hopkins (1902-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Mae Harris):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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E. S. Harris and Lucinda F. Wells




Husband E. S. Harris

         Born: 1844 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 13, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucinda F. Wells

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


       Father: Abraham Wells (1801-      )
       Mother: Martha Ann Rogers (1801-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucinda F. Wells):

Both single.
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Harry Vernon Wyatt, Sr. and Edith Elizabeth Harris




Husband Harry Vernon Wyatt, Sr.

         Born: 1915 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 9, 1989 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: James Asa Wyatt (1879-1956)
       Mother: Josie Alice Eanes (1884-1960)


     Marriage: Jan 1, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Edith Elizabeth Harris

         Born: Sep 9, 1915 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 12, 2008 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Grover Cleveland Harris (1884-      )
       Mother: Blanche Allred (Cir 1888-      )




Children
1 F Anita Jean Wyatt

         Born: Mar 1, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2019 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: Mar 1, 2019 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M Harry Vernon Wyatt, Jr.

         Born: Mar 13, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1999 - Henrico Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Edith Elizabeth Harris):

Both single. He a grocery man. Marr. by A.G. Carter, Min.
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Edward Lee Harris and Amy Carol Draper




Husband Edward Lee Harris

         Born: Jan 24, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 2010 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Feb 17, 2010 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Lionel Douglas Harris (1943-2002)
       Mother: Barbara Mae McGuire (1941-2023)


     Marriage: Nov 28, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Amy Carol Draper

         Born: Mar 25, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Triplett (1939-1991)
       Mother: Patricia Ann Nester (1938-2015)




Children

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Edward Livingston Harris and Wilma Carnell Lankford




Husband Edward Livingston Harris

          AKA: Leonard
         Born: Oct 28, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 29, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 2, 2001 - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Alonzo Livingston Harris (1892-1931)
       Mother: Martha Susan Stegall (1901-1970)


     Marriage: Feb 3, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Wilma Carnell Lankford

         Born: Feb 10, 1921 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 11, 2001 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Wilma Carnell Lankford):

Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Edwin Colvin Harris and Virginia Frances Harris




Husband Edwin Colvin Harris

         Born: Sep 6, 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1974 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Grover Cleveland Harris (1884-      )
       Mother: Blanche Allred (Cir 1888-      )


     Marriage: May 2, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Virginia Frances Harris

         Born: Cir 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Frances Harris):

Both single. He a clerk. Marr. by A.G. Carter, Min.
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Edwin Colvin Harris and Frances Evelyn McIntyre




Husband Edwin Colvin Harris

         Born: Sep 6, 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1974 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Grover Cleveland Harris (1884-      )
       Mother: Blanche Allred (Cir 1888-      )


     Marriage: Feb 2, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Frances Evelyn McIntyre

         Born: Cir 1910 - Grandview, IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Evelyn McIntyre):

Both once div. He a billiard operator. Marr. by M.T. Sorrell, Min.
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James Roy Sherwood and Eleanor Mae Harris




Husband James Roy Sherwood

         Born: Jun 15, 1935 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 21, 1957 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Eleanor Mae Harris

          AKA: Ellie
         Born: Jul 16, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 2020 - Findlay, Hancock Co., OH
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jasper Amos Harris, Sr. (1881-1954)
       Mother: Betty King Eggleston (1903-1974)



 Other Spouse: John William Barrow (1927-1994) - Oct 16, 1965 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: George Neal Gauldin (1933-1993) - Jun 1, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Carl Lee McMillian (1929-2022) - Abt 2004


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Mae Harris):

Marr. by R.E. Osborne, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (John William Barrow):

He once wid., she once div. He a carpenter & she worked for Sale Knitting Co. Marr. by E. McDaniel, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (George Neal Gauldin):

His 2d marr., her 3d; he once wid., she div.: Marr. by H.W. Stone, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Carl Lee McMillian):

From her obituary.
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Carl Lee McMillian and Eleanor Mae Harris




Husband Carl Lee McMillian

         Born: Apr 26, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2022
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 2004



Wife Eleanor Mae Harris

          AKA: Ellie
         Born: Jul 16, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 2020 - Findlay, Hancock Co., OH
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jasper Amos Harris, Sr. (1881-1954)
       Mother: Betty King Eggleston (1903-1974)



 Other Spouse: John William Barrow (1927-1994) - Oct 16, 1965 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: George Neal Gauldin (1933-1993) - Jun 1, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Mae Harris):

From her obituary.


Notes: Marriage (John William Barrow):

He once wid., she once div. He a carpenter & she worked for Sale Knitting Co. Marr. by E. McDaniel, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (George Neal Gauldin):

His 2d marr., her 3d; he once wid., she div.: Marr. by H.W. Stone, Min.
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Elisha Harris, Sr. and Martha Scarce




Husband Elisha Harris, Sr.

         Born: 1809 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 31, 1838 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha Scarce

         Born: 1811 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Harriett Harris

         Born: 1839 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Harris

         Born: 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Elizabeth E. Harris

         Born: Jan 1841 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Francis Leftwich Gravely (1829-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Charles Harris

         Born: 1842 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Francis Harris

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



6 M Elisha Harris, Jr.

         Born: 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Emily Harris

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



8 M Daniel Fletcher Harris

         Born: Oct 17, 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 23, 1931 - Stony Point, Alexander Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 24, 1931 - Stony Point Bapt. Ch. Cem., Alexander Co., NC
       Spouse: Martha Faulkner (1859-      )
         Marr: Abt 1877


9 F Martha A. Harris

          AKA: Mattie, Pattie
         Born: 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 15, 1917 - Hiddennite, NC
       Buried: Oct 16, 1917 - Stoney Point Cem., Alexander Co., NC



10 M Albert Harris

         Born: Feb 12, 1859 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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John M. Patton, Jr. and Eliza H. Harris




Husband John M. Patton, Jr.

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 15, 1839 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eliza H. Harris

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel J. Harris, Sr. (1802-1878)
       Mother: Martha M. Pritchett (      -      )




Children

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William Thomas Wells and Elizabeth L. Harris




Husband William Thomas Wells

          AKA: Will
         Born: Apr 13, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1963 - South Boston Hosp., South Boston, VA
       Buried:  - Harris Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Robert Wells (1850-1930)
       Mother: Cornelia Emily Bullington (1857-1916)


     Marriage: Jul 2, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth L. Harris

          AKA: Betty
         Born: Aug 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 1931 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Paul Harris (1838-1928)
       Mother: Adaline Watson (1847-Bef 1910)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth L. Harris):

Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935", 2 July 1919, Line 72: W. T. Wells, 42, widower, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o J. R. & Cornelia Wells, married Bettie Harris, 40, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o Paul & Addie B. Harris.

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James Oliver Stone and Elizabeth A. Harris




Husband James Oliver Stone

         Born: Dec 30, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1924 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Madison Stone (1823-      )
       Mother: Susan Elizabeth Martin (1825-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1869 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth A. Harris

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


Children
1 F Una Ada Stone

          AKA: Unie
         Born: Jan 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William R. Bullington (1865-      )
         Marr: Jan 26, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Eudora Anna Stone

         Born: May 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Lillie B. Stone

          AKA: Lila
         Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 1961 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John William Baughn (1872-1923)
         Marr: Dec 6, 1896 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Nancy Lenora Stone

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Mar 29, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William Theophilus Richardson (1870-1955)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1897 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth A. Harris):

Both single.
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Ulysses Edison Isley and Elizabeth Elaine Harris




Husband Ulysses Edison Isley

         Born: Oct 17, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1979 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Washington Mem. Park, Sandston, VA


       Father: Charles Rankin Isley (1878-1952)
       Mother: Pattie Cox (1880-1952)


     Marriage: Mar 23, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Elaine Harris

         Born: 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Elaine Harris):

Both single. He worked for Fontaine Converting Works. License issued Mar. 23, 1940 in Henry Co., Va., and they were marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of adultry; separated Feb. 5, 1946. It wasn't contested, there were no children, and no alimony.
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Claude Clark Yates and Essie Thelma Harris




Husband Claude Clark Yates

         Born: Jul 9, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1995 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: David Wilson Yates (1887-1947)
       Mother: Pattie Clark Haley (1882-1945)


     Marriage: Oct 22, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Essie Thelma Harris

         Born: Mar 3, 1915 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 25, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Essie Thelma Harris):

Both single.
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Edward Letcher Wilson and Ethel Chester Harris




Husband Edward Letcher Wilson

          AKA: Ed
         Born: Aug 4, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1987
       Buried: 


       Father: John Letcher Wilson (1868-      )
       Mother: Mary Susan Thacker (1863-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1929 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Chester Harris

         Born: Jun 15, 1905 - VA
         Died: Dec 4, 1992
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Harris (1875-1958)
       Mother: Ella Serena Cox (1875-1953)




Children
1 M Robert Edward Wilson

         Born: Apr 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2019 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 2019 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Mary Lee Boaz (1932-2022)
         Marr: 1950-1951


2 M Albert Junior Wilson

         Born: 1932 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Hazel Ella Chester Wilson

         Born: Nov 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2021 - Brian Center, Yanceyville, NC
       Buried: Mar 3, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Dothard James Compton (1929-1998)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1950 - Cherokee Co., SC


4 F Annie Madeline Wilson

         Born: Nov 8, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 8, 2021 - Mulberry Creek Rehab., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2021 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Nolan Ray Price (1932-2017)
         Marr: Jun 24, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


5 M David Lee Wilson

         Born: Jan 8, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 2023 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 24, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA




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Glen Andrew Roach and Ethel Mae Harris




Husband Glen Andrew Roach

         Born: Apr 21, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 7, 1972 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Roach, Sr. (1876-1947)
       Mother: Rosa Anna Keen (1879-      )


     Marriage: Apr 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Mae Harris

         Born: May 5, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 1, 2008 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 3, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Lee Harris (1882-Bef 1929)
       Mother: Lula Lovelace (1892-      )




Children
1 M Gary Delano Roach

         Born: Jul 15, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 2012 - Jackson Madison Co. Hosp., Jackson, TN
       Buried:  - Chester Co. Mem. Gdns., Henderson, TN
       Spouse: Martha Richardson (1939-2005)
         Marr: Jul 23, 1961 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Notes: Marriage (Ethel Mae Harris):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Rev., Thomas Vance Joiner and Eufaula Alabama Harris




Husband Rev., Thomas Vance Joiner

         Born: Sep 26, 1854 - Trigg Co., KY
         Died: Jan 22, 1913
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Hartford, KY
     Marriage: Sep 1, 1886 - Daviess Co., KY



Wife Eufaula Alabama Harris

         Born: May 16, 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel J. Harris, Sr. (1802-1878)
       Mother: Rita Frances Nuckols (1831-1901)




Children

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James Herman Wyatt and Eufaula Lucille Harris




Husband James Herman Wyatt

         Born: Aug 14, 1892 - Dinwiddie Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1967 - Southside Community Hosp., Farmville, VA
       Buried:  - Blandford Cem., Petersburg, VA
     Marriage: Jul 17, 1943 - Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA



Wife Eufaula Lucille Harris

         Born: Feb 12, 1900 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1966 - Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA
       Buried:  - Blandford Cem., Petersburg, VA


       Father: John Edward Harris (1871-1950)
       Mother: Lillian Belle Bailey (1871-1956)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Eufaula Lucille Harris):

Both single. He worked for the Navy Yard & she a teacher. Marr. by G.H. Orser, Min.
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Everette Harris and Ruby Dell Wilson




Husband Everette Harris

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


       Father: Jesse Martin Harris (1868-1961)
       Mother: Cora Elizabeth Harris (1873-1940)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Dell Wilson

         Born: May 4, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1986 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 4, 1986 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Tyler Albert Wilson (1868-1941)
       Mother: Nannie Brooksey Cox (1883-1922)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Dell Wilson):

Both single.
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George Russell Patterson and Florence Alice Harris




Husband George Russell Patterson

         Born: Dec 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1978
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Charles Lee Patterson (1881-1961)
       Mother: Pencia Anna Bouldin (1885-1916)


     Marriage: Aug 31, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Florence Alice Harris

         Born: Nov 20, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 14, 2004 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Ruel Alger Harris (1884-1979)
       Mother: Adda Mae Garrett (1892-1982)




Children
1 F Florence Ann Patterson

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Apr 19, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1959 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 24, 1959 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Howard Lee Shropshire (1935-2013)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1954 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Doris Janet Patterson

         Born: Mar 31, 1938 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 2025
       Buried: May 17, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



3 F Vera Jean Patterson

          AKA: GaGa
         Born: Aug 28, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Craig Marshall, Sr. (1937-2019)
         Marr: Apr 22, 1960 - Durham, Durham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Florence Alice Harris):

Both single.
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Geather Wallace Harris and Mamie Lee Reynolds




Husband Geather Wallace Harris

         Born: Jun 4, 1927 - South Boston, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1990
       Buried:  - Mount Calvary Cem., Richmond, VA
     Marriage: Mar 26, 1947 - SC



Wife Mamie Lee Reynolds

         Born: Jun 20, 1931 - Catawba Co., NC
         Died: 2004 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mamie Lee Reynolds):

Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Genie R. Harris and Esther Bell Patterson




Husband Genie R. Harris

         Born: Sep 10, 1906 - VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1935 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: Abt 1932



Wife Esther Bell Patterson

         Born: Feb 22, 1907 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 8, 1995 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: Charles David Patterson, Sr. (1882-1950)
       Mother: Cora Mae Shelton (1888-1980)



 Other Spouse: James Arthur Murphy (1917-1990) - Nov 30, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Esther Bell Patterson):

In the 1930 census he's single, and is dead by 1935.


Notes: Marriage (James Arthur Murphy):

He single, she once wid. He did textile work. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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George Edward Harris and Cassie Ann Talbert




Husband George Edward Harris

         Born: Jul 26, 1898 - VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1970 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 10, 1970 - Tolbert-Talbert Cem., Cascade, VA
     Marriage: Apr 7, 1917 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Cassie Ann Talbert

         Born: Oct 2, 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1985 - NC Baptist Hosptial, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 10, 1985 - Tolbert-Talbert Cem., Cascade, VA


       Father: Benjamin Tink Talbert (1878-1947)
       Mother: Kate Alice Meeks (1878-1942)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Cassie Ann Talbert):

Marr. by J.P. Ellis, Min.; In their orig. marr. cert., the day, month, year & place aren't clearly distinguishable. However, when viewed at best resolution on a high quality monitor, the date is clearly Apr. 7, 1917, Spray, NC.
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George Leftwich Harris and Elizabeth Jeannette Washburn




Husband George Leftwich Harris

         Born: 1842 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 30, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Jeannette Washburn

         Born: 1837 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John H. Washburn, Jr. (1809-1891)
       Mother: Rosana J. Reynolds (1812/1818-      )




Children
1 F Theodesta A. Harris

         Born: Aug 27, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jessie T. Cahill (1859-1903)
         Marr: Jun 21, 1894 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Jeannette Washburn):

Both single.
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George W. Harris and Martha A. Wade




Husband George W. Harris

         Born: 1838-1843 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Manning Harris (Cir 1815-1877)
       Mother: Elizabeth Bishop (1805-      )


     Marriage: Dec 15, 1866 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha A. Wade

         Born: 1842 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev., John Dillard Wade (1819-      )
       Mother: Mary Loula Scrim (1819-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha A. Wade):

Both single.
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George Woodson Harris and Aliminta Rogers




Husband George Woodson Harris

         Born: Apr 24, 1861 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1943 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1879 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Aliminta Rogers

          AKA: Allie
         Born: Oct 15, 1854 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1918 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


Children
1 M William W. Harris

         Born: Dec 1880 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Minnie M. Harris

         Born: Aug 1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Worchester Harris

         Born: Dec 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Mallie Harris

         Born: Mar 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Bessie Ella Harris

         Born: Mar 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Watson Shough (1876-1931)
         Marr: Dec 5, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA


6 F Bulah Harris

         Born: Mar 1887 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Ruth E. Harris

         Born: Mar 1889 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M George E. Harris

         Born: Apr 1890 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Minerva L. Harris

         Born: Feb 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M John E. Harris

         Born: Jul 1895 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Aliminta Rogers):

Both single.
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George Woodson Harris and Ollie Mae Witcher




Husband George Woodson Harris

         Born: Apr 24, 1861 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1943 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Shough Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Ollie Mae Witcher

         Born: May 18, 1894 - VA
         Died: May 24, 1974 - Bluefield, WV
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Bluefield, WV


Children

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Daniel Eldridge Lawrence and Georgia Harris




Husband Daniel Eldridge Lawrence

         Born: Jan 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert L. Lawrence (1890-1968)
       Mother: Lillian Hope Lawrence (1893-1934)


     Marriage: Jun 14, 1950 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Georgia Harris

         Born: Abt 1932
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Georgia Harris):

He 22 & she 18. S/o Robert & Hope Lawrence; D/o C.H. Harris & Bell Harris Davis. Marr. Jun. 14, 1950 in Morehead, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Jake Vann Ziglar and Goldie Harris




Husband Jake Vann Ziglar

         Born: Jul 6, 1924 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 2015 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Apr 17, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Goldie Harris

         Born: Nov 10, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 10, 1965 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 12, 1965 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Grover Cleveland Harris (1888-1962)
       Mother: Norma Mae Barber (1888-1921)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Goldie Harris):

Unexplainably, the marriage date, entered by the performing minister is Apr. 17, 1952 (clearly written), just as clearly is the marriage license date, at the top, of Apr. 15, 1954. On a transition year for a January date, years are sometimes erroneously entered, but this is mid-year, and 2-years difference. The NC Marriage Register clearly shows the same mm/dd, and 1954. Marr. by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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William Thomas Wells and Grace Harris




Husband William Thomas Wells

          AKA: Will
         Born: Apr 13, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1963 - South Boston Hosp., South Boston, VA
       Buried:  - Harris Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Robert Wells (1850-1930)
       Mother: Cornelia Emily Bullington (1857-1916)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Harris

         Born: May 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jul 2, 1919
       Buried: 


       Father: Paul Harris (1838-1928)
       Mother: Adaline Watson (1847-Bef 1910)




Children
1 M Clarence Wells

         Born: 1906-1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Grace Harris):

He 28, she 25. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.R. & C. Wells; D/o Paul & Adaline Harris. Marr. Dec. 27, 1905, Henry Co., Va.



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