Early Southside Virginia Families



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Bobby Wright Merricks and Priscilla Marie Parrish




Husband Bobby Wright Merricks

         Born: Feb 26, 1942 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2003 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 14, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975)
       Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)


     Marriage: Mar 27, 1964 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA



Wife Priscilla Marie Parrish

         Born: Jun 23, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Raymond Parrish (1913-1999)
       Mother: Pocahontas Baugh (1914-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Priscilla Marie Parrish):

Both single. He was a truck driver and she a student. Married by Benjamin L. Hall, Min.
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Barry Franklin Durham and Bonnie Lee Merricks




Husband Barry Franklin Durham

         Born: Aug 20, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 1, 1976 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Bonnie Lee Merricks

         Born: Apr 27, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2019 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 22, 2019


       Father: Walter Thomas Merricks (1926-2014)
       Mother: Rachel Lee Collins (1931-2023)



 Other Spouse: James Edward Earles II (1949-2014) - Jun 14, 1968 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Lee Merricks):

Married by W.G. Pulliam, Min.


Notes: Marriage (James Edward Earles II):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Russell William Reynolds and Callie Estelle Merricks




Husband Russell William Reynolds

         Born: Sep 22, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1987 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA


       Father: John Henry Reynolds (1867-1937)
       Mother: Lillian Hundley Blair (1869-1946)


     Marriage: Nov 24, 1937 - Climax, VA



Wife Callie Estelle Merricks

         Born: Nov 22, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1996
       Buried:  - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA


       Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)




Children
1 M Russell Ward Reynolds

         Born: Mar 6, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 2004 - Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
       Buried: 



2 M Michael Neal Reynolds

         Born: Apr 4, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 31, 1989
       Buried:  - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA




Notes: Marriage (Callie Estelle Merricks):

Both were 25, single, and born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o John Reynolds & Lillie Blair; D/o Claude Merricks & Sallie Austin. Married by W.L. Naff, Min.
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Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr. and Mildred Joyce Bray




Husband Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr.

         Born: Jul 28, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. (1925-2001)
       Mother: Florence Mae Scearce (1926-2013)


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1981 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mildred Joyce Bray

         Born: Feb 1, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. and Florence Mae Scearce




Husband Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Mar 10, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 6, 2001 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)


     Marriage: Nov 13, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Florence Mae Scearce

         Born: Jan 2, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2013 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 3, 2013 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Daniel Benjamin Scearce, Sr. (1904-1986)
       Mother: Amanda Isabella Barber (1900-1986)




Children
1 M Rev., Carlton Austin Merricks, Jr.

         Born: Jul 28, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Evelyn Jefferson (1940-2008)
         Marr: Jul 29, 1963 - York, York Co., SC


2 M Ralph Daniel Merricks

         Born: Aug 23, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 2019 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 7, 2019 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Florence Mae Scearce):

Both single. He worked in dump yarn in the textile industry, & she was a winder. Married by M.T. Souell (sic), Min.
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Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. and Annie Roxey Shelton




Husband Claude Washington Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1968 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1858-1953)
       Mother: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Roxey Shelton

         Born: May 6, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1965 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Zion UMC Cem., Gretna, VA

 Other Spouse: Willie Cecil Davis (1887-1927) - Jul 24, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lynne J. Carter (1894-1930) - May 25, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Roxey Shelton):

Both were once widowed. Married by Bruce B. Perkins, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Lynne J. Carter):

He was single, & she was widowed.
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Percy Jackson Willis and Cordie Ava Merricks




Husband Percy Jackson Willis

         Born: Jan 10, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1988 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Boaze Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Joel Landy Willis (1876-1937)
       Mother: Valeria May Harris (1889-1949)


     Marriage: Sep 19, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Cordie Ava Merricks

         Born: Dec 25, 1914 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jun 21, 2011 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 24, 2011 - Boaze Cem., Dry Fork, VA


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Cordie Ava Merricks):

Both single.
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Clinton William Stokes and Frances Betty Merricks




Husband Clinton William Stokes

         Born: Cir 1927 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1999
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Frances Betty Merricks

         Born: Apr 7, 1928 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John Roy Merricks (1890-1955)
       Mother: Ethel Mae Riddle (1899-1960)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Betty Merricks):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Army, & she did textile work. Married by Richard Smith, Min.
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George Merricks and Mary Elizabeth Palmer




Husband George Merricks

         Born: 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819-      )
       Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Elizabeth Palmer

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Nov 23, 1872
         Died: Feb 13, 1952
       Buried: 


       Father: Edward W. Palmer (1849-1904)
       Mother: Elizabeth Ann Grant (1854-      )




Children
1 M Walter Bell Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Jan 1, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Henry H. Merricks and Clara A. Wells




Husband Henry H. Merricks

         Born: 1815-1815 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Unknown Merricks (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Feb 13, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Clara A. Wells

         Born: 1819 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wells (1786-1848)
       Mother: Frances Seay (      -      )




Children
1 M John Merricks

         Born: 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Addison Merricks and Oma Lea Nolen




Husband James Addison Merricks

         Born: Oct 20, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Luther Thomas Merricks (1892-1971)
       Mother: Madie Love Wright (1906-1993)


     Marriage: Jun 13, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Oma Lea Nolen

         Born: 1932 - Elamsville, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2016
       Buried: May 26, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Oma Lea Nolen):

Both single. He was a bookkeeper for V.M. Draper Mfg. Co., & she did clerical work for Fibre Board Container Corp. Married by P.L. Nolen, Min.
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James Hopson Merricks and Lula Pearl Wright




Husband James Hopson Merricks

          AKA: Hop
         Born: Aug 11, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1975
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Hopson Merricks (1862-1938)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)


     Marriage: Apr 3, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lula Pearl Wright

         Born: Mar 20, 1904 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 20, 1998 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
       Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872-      )




Children
1 M Joseph Eugene Merricks

          AKA: Gene
         Born: Jan 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Christine Rebecca Davidson (1919-2012)
         Marr: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John William Merricks

         Born: Aug 16, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 12, 1958 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Mary Ellen Merricks

         Born: Nov 14, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Calvin Albert Mattox (1924-1977)
         Marr: Jul 29, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Bobby Wright Merricks

         Born: Feb 26, 1942 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2003 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 14, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA




Notes: Marriage (Lula Pearl Wright):

Both single.
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Jerry Dwight Merricks and Joyce Marie Hankins




Husband Jerry Dwight Merricks

         Born: Mar 18, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 2023
       Buried: Dec 14, 2023 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001)
       Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)


     Marriage: Apr 5, 1964 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA



Wife Joyce Marie Hankins

         Born: 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Edward Taft Hankins (1913-1973)
       Mother: Algie Edith Rigney (1915-1969)



 Other Spouse: Curtis Vaughn Davis - Jul 16, 1993 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Thomas Edward Merricks (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Joyce Marie Hankins):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory & she was a student. Marr. by S.C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Jerry Dwight Merricks and Alice Faye Rigney




Husband Jerry Dwight Merricks

         Born: Mar 18, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 2023
       Buried: Dec 14, 2023 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001)
       Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1993 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Alice Faye Rigney

         Born: Cir 1946
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Alice Faye Rigney):

She was probably previously married, so Rigney is probably the surname of a previous husband.
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Joel William Merricks and Annie Marie Myers




Husband Joel William Merricks

         Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John William Merricks (1922-1958)
       Mother: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)


     Marriage: Apr 12, 1963 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Marie Myers

         Born: Jan 13, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Marie Myers):

Both single. He worked for Dan River Mills, & she for Motor Parts & Equipment Co. Married by W. Ernest Hogge, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Joel William Merricks and Linda Kay Burke




Husband Joel William Merricks

         Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John William Merricks (1922-1958)
       Mother: Mollie Ann Scearce (1925-2005)


     Marriage: Aug 12, 1977 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Linda Kay Burke

         Born: Sep 14, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Linda Kay Burke):

3rd marr. for both; both prev. div. Married by Bobby L. Logan, United Min.
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John Roy Merricks and Ethel Mae Riddle




Husband John Roy Merricks

         Born: Aug 10, 1890 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Dec 17, 1955 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 19, 1955 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: John Hopson Merricks (1862-1938)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)


     Marriage: 1915



Wife Ethel Mae Riddle

         Born: Nov 23, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1960 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Nov 18, 1960 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Richard Chesley Riddle (1872-1937)
       Mother: Cora Lee Green (1878-1930)




Children
1 M Bill R. Merricks

         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1998
       Buried: 



2 F Mozelle Merricks

         Born: 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Rev., Clarence Coleman Merricks

         Born: May 5, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Frances Susan Carter (1919-2012)
         Marr: Sep 16, 1938 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Bernice Merricks

         Born: 1918 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Evelyn Edith Merricks

         Born: Jan 19, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Apr 11, 2016 - TN
       Buried: Apr 16, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Morris Edward Davis (1919-1979)
         Marr: Dec 30, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Velma Coralean Merricks

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Chaney Velma Merricks

         Born: Feb 1, 1923 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 22, 2015 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 24, 2015 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Leonard Averette Gray (1921-2006)
         Marr: Mar 8, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 F Virginia Mildred Merricks

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Eva J. Merricks

         Born: 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Frances Betty Merricks

         Born: Apr 7, 1928 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 2006 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 26, 2006 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Clinton William Stokes (Cir 1927-1999)
         Marr: Oct 21, 1950 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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John William Merricks and Mollie Ann Scearce




Husband John William Merricks

         Born: Aug 16, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 12, 1958 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975)
       Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)


     Marriage: Nov 18, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mollie Ann Scearce

         Born: Aug 29, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 2005 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 17, 2005 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children
1 M Joel William Merricks

         Born: Feb 29, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1989 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Gaynell Boyd (1949-2022)
         Marr: Jan 8, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mollie Ann Scearce):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by F. Hubert Morris, Min.
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Luther Thomas Merricks and Madie Love Wright




Husband Luther Thomas Merricks

         Born: Apr 3, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1858-1953)
       Mother: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)


     Marriage: Feb 25, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Madie Love Wright

         Born: Nov 13, 1906 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1993 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
       Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872-      )




Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth Merricks

         Born: Jun 6, 1924 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Dec 25, 2007 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 28, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M James Addison Merricks

         Born: Oct 20, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Oma Lea Nolen (1932-2016)
         Marr: Jun 13, 1953 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ruby Love Merricks

         Born: Feb 1, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 21, 2018
       Buried: Jul 26, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harvey Leroy Altice, Sr. (1929-2012)
         Marr: Jan 5, 1951 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Maude Louise Merricks

         Born: May 22, 1931 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jun 2, 2010 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 4, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Elwood Arnold (1931-1991)
         Marr: 1951


5 M William Frederick Merricks

          AKA: Freddie
         Born: Mar 26, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1996 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



6 F Virginia Gay Merricks

         Born: Apr 12, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 23, 1935 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Aug 24, 1935



7 M Harry Edward Merricks

         Born: Jun 25, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 26, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Adkins Cem., Worlds, VA
       Spouse: Sally Ann Adkins (1942-1995)
         Marr: Oct 11, 1964 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Madie Love Wright):

Both single.
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Billy Floyd Rigney and Mary Ellen Merricks




Husband Billy Floyd Rigney

         Born: Aug 20, 1941 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Leslie Rigney (1899-1980)
       Mother: Mattie Lou Jefferson (1900-1991)


     Marriage: Jul 15, 1974 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA



Wife Mary Ellen Merricks

         Born: Nov 14, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2014 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: James Hopson Merricks (1899-1975)
       Mother: Lula Pearl Wright (1904-1998)



 Other Spouse: Calvin Albert Mattox (1924-1977) - Jul 29, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ellen Merricks):

He was single and she once divorced. Married by Walter W. Whitington, Jr., Min.


Notes: Marriage (Calvin Albert Mattox):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by R.J. McLees, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Micajah Hopkins Merricks and Clara Wells




Husband Micajah Hopkins Merricks

         Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Unknown Merricks (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Clara Wells

          AKA: Clary
         Born: 1819 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Mary J. Merricks

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Judith F. Merricks

         Born: Jun 1850 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Micajah Hopkins Merricks and Judith Wells




Husband Micajah Hopkins Merricks

         Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Unknown Merricks (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Sep 25, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Judith Wells

         Born: 1820-1831 - VA
         Died: Abt Jan 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wells (1786-1848)
       Mother: Frances Seay (      -      )




Children
1 F Mary Merricks

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



2 F Judith F. Merricks

         Born: Abt Jan 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Obadiah Richardson Merricks and Winnie Odell Vaughan




Husband Obadiah Richardson Merricks

          AKA: Obie
         Born: Apr 4, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2004 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 6, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Bell Merricks, Sr. (1891-1953)
       Mother: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997)


     Marriage: Abt 1942



Wife Winnie Odell Vaughan

         Born: Apr 10, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 2006 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Roger Carroll Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 




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Lionel Knicely Woodall and Pauline Lucy Merricks




Husband Lionel Knicely Woodall

          AKA: Lionel K. Lawrence
         Born: Nov 25, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 2019
       Buried: Jul 3, 2019 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Lester Woodall (1900-1977)
       Mother: Georgia Doris Knicely (1906-2001)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Pauline Lucy Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children
1 M Robert Marshall Woodall

         Born: Apr 22, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1957 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 27, 1957 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Pauline Lucy Merricks):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by Thomas F. Lipscombe, Min.
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James Edward Garrett and Phyllis Gail Merricks




Husband James Edward Garrett

         Born: Jun 27, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Silas Wesley Garrett (1915-1981)
       Mother: Esther Gold Slaydon (1917-2001)


     Marriage: Aug 6, 1966 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Phyllis Gail Merricks

         Born: Apr 18, 1948 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 2013 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Irvin Thomas Merricks (1920-2001)
       Mother: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)



 Other Spouse: Claiborne Daniel Garrett (1942-2024) - Mar 21, 1975 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Phyllis Gail Merricks):

Both single. Married by Samuel C. Marlowe, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Claiborne Daniel Garrett):

Both were once divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Ralph Daniel Merricks and Vickie Diane Hardy




Husband Ralph Daniel Merricks

         Born: Aug 23, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 2019 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 7, 2019 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Carlton Austin Merricks, Sr. (1925-2001)
       Mother: Florence Mae Scearce (1926-2013)


     Marriage: Nov 9, 1969 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Vickie Diane Hardy

         Born: Feb 4, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vickie Diane Hardy):

Both single. Married by Donald W. Aron, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Frances Jean Dudley




Husband Roger Carroll Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004)
       Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)


     Marriage: Jun 21, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Jean Dudley

         Born: Sep 10, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Jean Dudley):

Both single. He worked for DuPont and she for Lee Telephone Co. Married by Elmer L. Vaughan, Min. Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Sharon Jeanette Barrett




Husband Roger Carroll Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004)
       Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)


     Marriage: Oct 24, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sharon Jeanette Barrett

         Born: Oct 1, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sharon Jeanette Barrett):

Both were divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Roger Carroll Merricks and Joanne Lovell




Husband Roger Carroll Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Obadiah Richardson Merricks (1921-2004)
       Mother: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)


     Marriage: Jul 17, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Joanne Lovell

         Born: Cir 1946
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Joanne Lovell):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Granville Lee Overton and Sallie Bet Merricks




Husband Granville Lee Overton

         Born: Apr 28, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1928 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 2, 1928 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie Bet Merricks

         Born: Jul 13, 1874 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 18, 1959 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819-      )
       Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834-      )



 Other Spouse: Edward Gaultney Morrison (1880-1948) - Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Gertrude Merricks Overton

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Martha Sue Overton

         Born: Dec 23, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 2, 1988 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Henry Eugene Carter, Sr. (1898-1986)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Sally Lee Overton

         Born: Jun 20, 1898 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 1980 - Lee Co., FL
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Everett Temple Greenstreet (1901-1966)
         Marr: Jan 30, 1926 - Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD
       Spouse: Henry Clay Roach (Abt 1902-      )
         Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA


4 M George Washington Overton

          AKA: Wash
         Born: Apr 6, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 3, 1969 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edith M. Tosh (1910-2008)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1943 - District of Columbia


5 F Rose Mae Overton

         Born: Apr 7, 1902 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1982 - Radford (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Carl Conklin Reavis (1890-1974)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1964 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Claude M. Parks (1900/1901-      )
         Marr: Mar 5, 1928 - Forsyth Co., NC


6 F Pearl Jackson Overton

         Born: May 11, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1960 - Arlington Hosp., Arlington, VA
       Buried: Jun 5, 1960 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Roosevelt Gravely (1900-1957)
         Marr: Nov 1, 1923 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Harry Orlando Prince (1887-1958)
         Marr: Aft Mar 4, 1948


7 M William W. Overton

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



8 F Hathabell Catherine Overton

          AKA: Hatha
         Born: Jul 28, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 2, 1993 - Los Angeles Co., CA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William E. Wilkerson (1906-1983)
         Marr: Sep 18, 1926 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Nellie Catherine Overton

         Born: Mar 9, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1991 - Radford Community Hosp., Radford, VA
       Buried:  - Sunrise Burial Pk., Fairlawn, VA
       Spouse: William Randolph Furrow (1904-1989)
         Marr: Jun 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA


10 M Henry Clay Overton

         Born: Jan 7, 1913 - VA
         Died: Dec 29, 1957
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA



11 M William B. Overton

         Born: 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



12 F Virginia Dare Overton

         Born: Feb 18, 1915 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1999 - Falls Ch., Fairfax Co., VA
       Buried:  - National Mem. Park, Falls Ch., VA
       Spouse: Fred Anthony Quatman (1918-2007)
         Marr: Aft Jun 24, 1940



Notes: Marriage (Edward Gaultney Morrison):

Both were once widowed. He was a jeweler. Married by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Edward Gaultney Morrison and Sallie Bet Merricks




Husband Edward Gaultney Morrison

         Born: Jun 12, 1880 - Casar, Cleveland Co., NC
         Died: Oct 29, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 31, 1948 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Bet Merricks

         Born: Jul 13, 1874 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 18, 1959 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819-      )
       Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834-      )



 Other Spouse: Granville Lee Overton (1868-1928) - Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie Bet Merricks):

Both were once widowed. He was a jeweler. Married by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Thomas Edward Merricks and Tracie Leigh Hedrick




Husband Thomas Edward Merricks

         Born: Apr 30, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 2007 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Apr 5, 2007 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jerry Dwight Merricks (1944-2023)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Aug 31, 1985 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Tracie Leigh Hedrick

         Born: Aug 2, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Tracie Leigh Hedrick):

Both single. Married by Samuel C. Marlowe, Min.
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Thomas Edward Merricks and Stacy Kellam




Husband Thomas Edward Merricks

         Born: Apr 30, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 3, 2007 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Apr 5, 2007 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jerry Dwight Merricks (1944-2023)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 



Wife Stacy Kellam

         Born: Cir 1967
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Unknown Merricks




Husband Unknown Merricks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Henry H. Merricks

         Born: 1815-1815 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clara A. Wells (1819-      )
         Marr: Feb 13, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Micajah Hopkins Merricks

         Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Clara Wells (1819-      )
       Spouse: Martha Sue Bell (1834-      )
         Marr: Apr 8, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Judith Wells (1820/1831-Abt 1850)
         Marr: Sep 25, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M John Merricks

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Edgar Wertz, Jr. and Vergie Maude Merricks




Husband James Edgar Wertz, Jr.

         Born: May 10, 1917 - Reading, Berks Co., PA
         Died: Jul 29, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 11, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Vergie Maude Merricks

         Born: Dec 31, 1916 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Oct 12, 2001 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2001 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)



 Other Spouse: Roger Hampton Agee, Sr. (1918-1956) - Oct 14, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vergie Maude Merricks):

Both were once widowed. Married by Edwin M. Vaughan, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Roger Hampton Agee, Sr.):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by W.L. Naff, Min.
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Walter Bell Merricks, Sr. and Mabel Elizabeth Wells




Husband Walter Bell Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Jan 1, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Merricks (1864-      )
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Palmer (1872-1952)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mabel Elizabeth Wells

         Born: Jun 27, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 1997 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Wesley Wells (1867-1963)
       Mother: Ida Rebecca Hankins (1876-1957)




Children
1 M Garry Edward Merricks

         Born: Oct 14, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1975 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Minnie Elsie Helms (1920-2002)
         Marr: Oct 11, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


2 M Charles David Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Mar 15, 1917 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 1, 1990 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 3, 1990 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Iva Frances Aaron (1919-      )
         Marr: May 20, 1944 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Obadiah Richardson Merricks

          AKA: Obie
         Born: Apr 4, 1921 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 3, 2004 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 6, 2004 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Winnie Odell Vaughan (1924-2006)
         Marr: Abt 1942


4 M Walter Bell Merricks, Jr.

         Born: Apr 24, 1927 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1967 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Delphia Anne Shelton (1929-2021)
         Marr: Apr 18, 1948 - York Co., SC


5 F Angie Merricks

         Born: Jun 2, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 2013 - Southwest Christian Care, Union City, GA
       Buried: Feb 11, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Talmadge Marshall Hatchett (1924-2005)
         Marr: Aug 29, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Janice Allison Merricks

         Born: Apr 26, 1932 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 4, 2010 - Moneta, Bedford Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 7, 2010 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Henry Clay Eggleston (1928-2014)
         Marr: Aft Apr 17, 1950


7 F Peggy Ann Merricks

         Born: May 21, 1934 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Nov 30, 2014 - OH
       Buried: Dec 8, 2014 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rev., Josephas Sephas Davenport, Jr. (1923-2006)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1952 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Trenton Douglas Merricks I

          AKA: Trent
         Born: Mar 31, 1936 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 1, 2017 - Newark, Licking Co., OH
       Buried: Jan 5, 2017 - Cedar Hill Cem., Newark, OH
       Spouse: M. Ellen Alban (1941-2017)
         Marr: Abt 1965



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Walter Bell Merricks, Jr. and Delphia Anne Shelton




Husband Walter Bell Merricks, Jr.

         Born: Apr 24, 1927 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1967 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Bell Merricks, Sr. (1891-1953)
       Mother: Mabel Elizabeth Wells (1898-1997)


     Marriage: Apr 18, 1948 - York Co., SC



Wife Delphia Anne Shelton

         Born: Oct 4, 1929 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2021
       Buried: Apr 20, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Cosby Menefee Shelton (1902-      )
       Mother: Georgia Daniel (1909-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Delphia Anne Shelton):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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William Frederick Merricks and Janet Reva Allen




Husband William Frederick Merricks

          AKA: Freddie
         Born: Mar 26, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1996 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Luther Thomas Merricks (1892-1971)
       Mother: Madie Love Wright (1906-1993)


     Marriage: Feb 16, 1957 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Janet Reva Allen

         Born: Feb 19, 1935 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Harvey Allen (1908-1970)
       Mother: Doris Ann Wells (1915-1970)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Janet Reva Allen):

Both single. He worked for George's Super Market, & she for Graves Supply. Married by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.
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William Thomas Merricks and Bessie Coleman Wright




Husband William Thomas Merricks

          AKA: Will
         Born: Mar 20, 1892 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Apr 10, 1947 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Apr 11, 1947 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Hopson Merricks (1862-1938)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)


     Marriage: 1912



Wife Bessie Coleman Wright

         Born: Jul 28, 1893 - VA
         Died: Jun 9, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Wright (1860-1956)
       Mother: Nannie Maude Allen (1872-      )




Children
1 M John Odie Merricks

         Born: Jul 25, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1998 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Fannie Mildred Haskins (1919-2006)
         Marr: Feb 15, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Cordie Ava Merricks

         Born: Dec 25, 1914 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jun 21, 2011 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 24, 2011 - Boaze Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Percy Jackson Willis (1911-1988)
         Marr: Sep 19, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Helen Woodrow Merricks

         Born: 1917 - Henry or Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1998
       Buried: 



4 F Ella Maude Merricks

          AKA: Ella
         Born: Nov 16, 1918 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1999 - Stratford House of Danville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1999 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Frederick Herman Coward (1918-2003)
         Marr: Nov 25, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 M Irvin Thomas Merricks

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Oct 26, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2001 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Macie Odell Haskins (1917-2008)
         Marr: Oct 7, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Wallace Anderson Merricks

         Born: Jul 29, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1985 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 25, 1985 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lois Daniel (1929-2013)
         Marr: Oct 9, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


7 M Walter Thomas Merricks

         Born: Oct 24, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 28, 2014 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 30, 2014 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rachel Lee Collins (1931-2023)
         Marr: Jun 12, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 F Pauline Lucy Merricks

         Born: Aug 21, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lionel Knicely Woodall (1931-2019)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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William Thomas Merricks and Sarah Ann Yeatts




Husband William Thomas Merricks

         Born: Jan 15, 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1953 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 14, 1953 - Merricks Cem., Callands, VA


       Father: Micajah Hopkins Merricks (1816/1819-      )
       Mother: Martha Sue Bell (1834-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1885-1886



Wife Sarah Ann Yeatts

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Dec 20, 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1927 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 18, 1927 - Merricks Cem., Callands, VA


Children
1 M Claude Washington Merricks, Sr.

         Born: Jan 11, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 21, 1968 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
         Marr: Oct 25, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Annie Roxey Shelton (1894-1965)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1955 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Lester H. Merricks

         Born: Oct 1890 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Luther Thomas Merricks

         Born: Apr 3, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Madie Love Wright (1906-1993)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Bettie Sue Merricks

         Born: Apr 27, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1976
       Buried: Jul 2, 1976 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 F Sallie Maude Merricks

         Born: Apr 9, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 1960 - NC
       Buried: May 27, 1960 - Pinewood Mem. Cem., Greenville, NC
       Spouse: Irvin Hughes Bowles (1896-      )
         Marr: Dec 24, 1920 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 M Floyd D. Merricks

         Born: Nov 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Rosalee Bartholomew Merricks

          AKA: Rosa
         Born: Apr 25, 1900 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 1982 - NC
       Buried: Aug 19, 1982 - Maplewood Cem., Durham, NC
       Spouse: Rufus E. Hurst (1892-1945)


8 F Pernie Merricks

         Born: Aug 7, 1902 - VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1973 - Portsmouth General Hospital, Portsmouth, VA
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA
       Spouse: Eugene Edward Harvey (1900-1984)
         Marr: 1918-1922


9 M Henry C. Merricks

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Jessie F. Merricks

         Born: 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Robert Lee Noel and Annie Lee Merriman




Husband Robert Lee Noel

         Born: Aug 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 2, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lee Merriman

         Born: Mar 13, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 2002
       Buried: 


       Father: James Samuel Merriman I (1884-1958)
       Mother: America Ann Hunter (1890-1918)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Merriman):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by J.P. McCabe, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Bobby Gene Merriman and Susan Ann Cobler




Husband Bobby Gene Merriman

         Born: Jan 28, 1936 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2023
       Buried: Apr 12, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Merriman (1915-2001)
       Mother: Annie Ruth Hodges (1914-2000)


     Marriage: Nov 16, 1956 - Collinsville, VA



Wife Susan Ann Cobler

          AKA: Susie
         Born: 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Susan Ann Cobler):

Both single, and born in Henry Co., Va. He worked in a grocery story, & she at the Music Bar. Married by Gerald A. Goss, Min.
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Samuel Jenkins Miles and Caroline Elizabeth Merriman




Husband Samuel Jenkins Miles

          AKA: Jenks
         Born: Mar 1846 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 8, 1916 - Chestnut Knob, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Samuel J. Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Sr. (1800-1877)
       Mother: Mahala Oxley (1810-1882)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1872 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Caroline Elizabeth Merriman

          AKA: Callie
         Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 18, 1900
       Buried: 


       Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906)
       Mother: Mary E. Bousman (1820-1855)




Children
1 F Cora Miles

         Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Miles

         Born: 1876 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James Miles

         Born: Aug 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Ellen Miles

         Born: Nov 1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Nannie Miles

         Born: Jun 1884 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Robert Miles

         Born: Dec 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Ann Miles

         Born: Jan 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Jesse Miles

         Born: Mar 1892 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Caroline Elizabeth Merriman):

Both single.
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Colonel Benjamin Merriman and Annie Pearl Mullins




Husband Colonel Benjamin Merriman

         Born: Apr 6, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 2001
       Buried: 


       Father: Cabel L. Merriman (1879-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth L. Hunter (1880-      )


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1929 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Pearl Mullins

         Born: 1910-1911 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Milton Buford Merriman, Sr.

         Born: Mar 13, 1932 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 27, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 30, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Patsy Jean Eggleston (1936-2018)
         Marr: Sep 20, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Pearl Mullins):

Both single.
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Derwood Green Merriman and Blanche Marie Thomas




Husband Derwood Green Merriman

         Born: Oct 12, 1917 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 1, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Thomas Merriman (1871-1919)
       Mother: Maggie Elizabeth Fair (1875-1939)


     Marriage: Feb 18, 1944 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA



Wife Blanche Marie Thomas

         Born: Apr 18, 1921 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 22, 2016 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 25, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Blanche Marie Thomas):

Both single. He worked for for Fieldale Dry Cleaners and she was a textile worker for Marshall Field. Married by J. Loudon Maddex, Min.
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David Sherman Patterson and Eliza Jane Merriman




Husband David Sherman Patterson

         Born: Jan 5, 1874 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1961
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: David Mayes Patterson (1844-1925)
       Mother: Sally Lou Mills (1845-1914)


     Marriage: Feb 19, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Jane Merriman

         Born: 1875-1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1930
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: 
       Mother: Mary A. Merriman (1843-      )




Children
1 M John David Patterson

         Born: 1906 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2002 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Stella Chr. Ch., Stella, Henry Co., VA



2 M Noble Jesse Patterson

         Born: May 8, 1907 - VA
         Died: May 25, 1962 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



3 F Helen M. Patterson

         Born: Jul 19, 1909 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 2004 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Marion Alexander Welch (1907-1970)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1929 - Sullivan Co., TN


4 M Robert Lee Patterson

         Born: 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M George William Patterson

         Born: Jun 10, 1915 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 2015 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: May 6, 2015 - Stella Chr. Ch. Cem., Stella, VA
       Spouse: Opal Frances Padgett (1922-2019)
         Marr: Apr 6, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Unnamed Patterson

         Born: 1916 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 1916 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



7 F Mary Lou Patterson

         Born: Sep 10, 1918 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 1919 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



8 M Thomas Divers Patterson

         Born: Oct 15, 1922 - VA
         Died: Apr 29, 1997 - Henry or Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA




Notes: Marriage (Eliza Jane Merriman):

Both single.
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Ernest Lee Merriman and Beatrice U. Robertson




Husband Ernest Lee Merriman

          AKA: Buck
         Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951)
       Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)


     Marriage: Apr 8, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Beatrice U. Robertson

         Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Beatrice U. Robertson):

Both single.
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David Harrison Roland and Ethel Ross Merriman




Husband David Harrison Roland

         Born: May 11, 1897 - VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1985
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Matthew Creed Roland (1873-1953)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Miles (1870-1950)


     Marriage: Jul 16, 1923 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Ethel Ross Merriman

         Born: Apr 22, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 1, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Samuel Merriman I (1884-1958)
       Mother: America Ann Hunter (1890-1918)




Children
1 F Doris Elizabeth Roland

         Born: Aug 16, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 15, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John West Gauldin (1918-1971)
         Marr: Bet 1940 and 1943
       Spouse: Charlie Clyde Young (1916-1989)
         Marr: Feb 11, 1984 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


2 F Nannie Frances Roland

         Born: Jun 2, 1926
         Died: Sep 21, 1926
       Buried: Sep 22, 1926 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



3 M William Harrison Roland

         Born: Jul 17, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 11, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Ethel Ross Merriman):

Marr. Jul. 16, 1923 in Sullivan Co., Tn., in a civil cermony by J.H. Swan, JP.
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Harvey Jackson Patterson and Evelyn Estelle Merriman




Husband Harvey Jackson Patterson

         Born: May 15, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 2009 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 17, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Lee Patterson (1881-1961)
       Mother: Nannie Belle Curry (1891-1968)


     Marriage: Aft Jul 25, 1981



Wife Evelyn Estelle Merriman

         Born: Apr 28, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 2009 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: May 6, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cabel L. Merriman (1879-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth L. Hunter (1880-      )



 Other Spouse: John Dewey Durham (1916-1981) - Feb 5, 1942 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Estelle Merriman):

Jul. 25, 1981 was when her 1st husband died.


Notes: Marriage (John Dewey Durham):

Both single. He worked for DuPont. Marr. by J.L. Maddex, Min.
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George Dewey Merriman and Mattie Virginia Richardson




Husband George Dewey Merriman

         Born: Jun 10, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935)
       Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1922 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mattie Virginia Richardson

         Born: Mar 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 1995
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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




Children
1 F Virginia Dare Merriman

         Born: Sep 3, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1999 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Richard Edward Napier, Sr. (1925-1999)
         Marr: Mar 21, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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George Willis Merriman and Evelyn Christine Via




Husband George Willis Merriman

         Born: Jul 31, 1917 - Preston, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 2009 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 21, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951)
       Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)


     Marriage: Apr 17, 1948 - Roanoke (city), VA



Wife Evelyn Christine Via

         Born: Mar 1, 1917 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Dec 17, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 19, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Christine Via):

Both single. He was a banker and she a teacher. Married by Ralph E. White, Min.
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James Burton Merriman and Martha Elizabeth Shelton




Husband James Burton Merriman

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Jan 29, 1847 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 1926 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906)
       Mother: Mary E. Bousman (1820-1855)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Elizabeth Shelton

         Born: Jun 10, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1923 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 17, 1923 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: James M. Shelton (1810-1899)
       Mother: Adeline Jane Taylor (1823-Bef 1870)




Children
1 F Emma J. Merriman

         Born: 1871 - VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1930
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Robert Wilson Grogan (1869-1938)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1895 - Henry Co., VA


2 M James Addison Merriman

         Born: Mar 5, 1873 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1956 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 10, 1956 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Minnie Ellen Ferris (1873-1946)
         Marr: 1896-1897


3 F Minnie B. Merriman

         Born: Aug 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Morton Grogan (1878-      )
         Marr: Nov 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Susan Merriman

         Born: 1877 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: J. Darian Smith (      -      )


5 F Annie Belle Merriman

         Born: Oct 20, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Gilbert Bebe DeShazo (1870-1959)
         Marr: Nov 1898 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Orrin Ila Merriman

         Born: Feb 6, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 1958
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Annie Mae Hensley (1884-1949)
         Marr: Dec 1906 - Henry Co., VA


7 M John William Merriman

         Born: Jun 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Marvin Shelton Merriman

         Born: Feb 14, 1887 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 14, 1936 - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


9 F Dollie Mae Merriman

         Born: Sep 14, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1987
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: William Thomas Hensley, Sr. (1879-1960)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1908 - Henry Co., VA


10 M David H. Merriman

         Born: Sep 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Martha Elizabeth Shelton):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "<í>The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 44-45, 27 Dec. 1870: James Merriman, 23, single, born Franklin Co., Va., S/o John S. & Polly Merriman, married Martha Shelton, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o James & Adelin Shelton.
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James Donald Merriman and Trudy Rebecca Simpkins




Husband James Donald Merriman

         Born: Aug 25, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1991 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Frank Merriman (1900-1977)
       Mother: Helen Woods (Cir 1910-      )


     Marriage: Jul 1, 1961 - Christiansburg, VA



Wife Trudy Rebecca Simpkins

         Born: May 29, 1937 - Radford (city), VA
         Died: Feb 9, 2022
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Trudy Rebecca Simpkins):

Both single, and both were school teachers. Married by Ira Astin, Methodist Min.
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James Frank Merriman and Helen Woods




Husband James Frank Merriman

         Born: Feb 18, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1977 - Kennedy House Nursing Home, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: James Addison Merriman (1873-1956)
       Mother: Minnie Ellen Ferris (1873-1946)


     Marriage: 1927-1928



Wife Helen Woods

         Born: Cir 1910
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Donald Merriman

         Born: Aug 25, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 22, 1991 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Trudy Rebecca Simpkins (1937-2022)
         Marr: Jul 1, 1961 - Christiansburg, VA



Notes: Marriage (Helen Woods):

At the time of his WWI draft registration on Sep. 12, 1918, he was still single, and in the 1920 census, taken 20-21 Jan., he's still single. He hasn't yet been located in the 1930, where he would be shown as married, with at leasst one son, Jaes Donald, born 1929.
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James Moyer Merriman and Betty Lou Stowe




Husband James Moyer Merriman

         Born: Nov 26, 1936 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Rue Richard Merriman (1878-1945)
       Mother: Lucy Ethel Mills (1894-1977)


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Lou Stowe

         Born: May 21, 1940 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Lou Stowe):

Both single. He was an upholsterer for Edwards Auto Seat Cover, & she was a bookkeeper for Piedmont Trust Bank. Married by Chevis F. Horne, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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James Moyer Merriman and Peggy Lou Joyce




Husband James Moyer Merriman

         Born: Nov 26, 1936 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Rue Richard Merriman (1878-1945)
       Mother: Lucy Ethel Mills (1894-1977)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1988 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Peggy Lou Joyce

         Born: Nov 5, 1939 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Louie Washington Joyce (1899-1955)
       Mother: Nannie Sue Tuggle (1901-1981)



 Other Spouse: Lenwood Lee Adams - Nov 14, 1959 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Peggy Lou Joyce):

2nd marr. for both; he prev. div., & she prev. widowed. Married by Colvin L. Kirkman, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Lenwood Lee Adams):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Army, & she did clerical work. Married by Joe B. Crouch, Min.
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John Leonard Merriman and Peggy Ann Miles




Husband John Leonard Merriman

         Born: Jun 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 2010 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Jesse Frederick Merriman (1905-1984)
       Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Jones (1903-      )


     Marriage: Sep 28, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Peggy Ann Miles

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


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



 Other Spouse: George Mitchell Doman (1934-      ) - May 16, 1953 - Philadelphia, PA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Peggy Ann Miles):

This was the 3d marriage for both; both previously divorced. Married by Thomas Pullin, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (George Mitchell Doman):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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John Leonard Merriman and Nancy Sue Wingfield




Husband John Leonard Merriman

         Born: Jun 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 2010 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Jesse Frederick Merriman (1905-1984)
       Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Jones (1903-      )


     Marriage: Aft May 18, 1982



Wife Nancy Sue Wingfield

         Born: Feb 28, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 2013 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 2013 - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: Ivan James Wingfield (1907-      )
       Mother: Mattie Florence Shaw (1906-      )



 Other Spouse: Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr. (1943-2023) - Jun 17, 1961 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Floyd Henley Bryant, Jr.):

Both single. He worked for Martin Processing Co., & she was a clerk for American Furniture Co. Married by David W. Worley, Min. They 1st married Jun. 17, 1961, and divorced Aug. 19, 1965, in Martinsville. Then re-married Feb. 22, 1966 in Chesterfield, SC, and divorced again on Apr. 28, 1981 in Henry Co., Va. There didn't appear to be another marriage for either between their two marriages to each other. The range of 1961-1981 is treated as 1-marriage here.
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John Leslie Merriman and Ava Marie Patterson




Husband John Leslie Merriman

         Born: Nov 6, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 1953
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935)
       Mother: Minnie Emma Donavant (1869-1950)


     Marriage: Apr 22, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ava Marie Patterson

         Born: 1912-1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Noble Jarrett Patterson (1876-1962)
       Mother: Maude Alma Thacker (1881-1943)




Children

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John Peter Merriman and Nancy T. Shelton




Husband John Peter Merriman

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


       Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906)
       Mother: Mary E. Bousman (1820-1855)


     Marriage: Jan 4, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy T. Shelton

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Apr 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 20, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: James M. Shelton (1810-1899)
       Mother: Adeline Jane Taylor (1823-Bef 1870)




Children
1 F Josephine Merriman

          AKA: Phinie
         Born: May 14, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1959 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 26, 1959 - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Hardin Wyatt Jarrett, Sr. (1880-1940)
         Marr: Dec 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Virgie M. Merriman

         Born: Oct 1891 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nancy T. Shelton):

Both single.



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