Early Southside Virginia Families



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John S. Merriman and Martha Ann Wells




Husband John S. Merriman

         Born: May 20, 1820 - Cumberland Co., VA
         Died: 1906 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 15, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Wells

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


       Father: Freeman Wells (1802-      )
       Mother: Sarah Ann Unknown (1810-      )




Children
1 M George Thomas Merriman

         Born: Dec 5, 1871 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 1919
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Maggie Elizabeth Fair (1875-1939)


2 F Susan Jane Merriman

         Born: Jan 5, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Charles Lee Merriman

         Born: May 18, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Rue Richard Merriman

         Born: Mar 16, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 1945
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Ethel Mills (1894-1977)
         Marr: Jun 28, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Wells):

He was a widower and she was single.
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Joseph William Merriman and Minnie Lee Stanley




Husband Joseph William Merriman

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Apr 22, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 12, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jan 11, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie Lee Stanley

         Born: Mar 28, 1880 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 9, 1969 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Samuel H. Stanley (1855-      )
       Mother: Lucy Ann Stone (1858-      )



 Other Spouse: Henry Alfred Thomason (1876-1953) - Feb 7, 1904 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Minnie Lee Stanley):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Alfred Thomason):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Joseph William Merriman and Idella Stovall Thomasson




Husband Joseph William Merriman

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Apr 22, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 12, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Sep 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Idella Stovall Thomasson

          AKA: Ida
         Born: Mar 14, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 1967
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Jasper Thomasson (1856-1930)
       Mother: Julia M. Edwards (1855-1886)




Children
1 M Robert L. Merriman

         Born: Sep 13, 1908
         Died: Sep 13, 1908
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 F Mary Irene Merriman

         Born: May 21, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1964
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Carter Dalton (1904-1971)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Forest H. Hall (1909-1991)


3 F Gladys Ross Merriman

         Born: Jul 19, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 2006 - Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr., Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 8, 2006 - Graham Mem. Park, Swepsonville, NC
       Spouse: Harry Edward Jarrett (1909-1971)
         Marr: Mar 21, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M James Everett Merriman, Sr.

         Born: May 2, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 1995
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Gunter (1912-2003)


5 M William Tabor Merriman

         Born: Sep 26, 1918 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Aug 21, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ruby Aileen Shelton (1926-2018)
         Marr: Feb 15, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Jesse Nolen Merriman

         Born: Dec 7, 1920
         Died: Oct 23, 1967
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Etta Handy (1922-1991)


7 F Sarah Janet Merriman

         Born: Dec 7, 1920
         Died: Sep 1921
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



8 F Hazel Ruth Merriman

         Born: Nov 2, 1922 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 20, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 21, 1952 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Curtis Hall Martin, Sr. (1921-2007)
         Marr: Apr 12, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Idella Stovall Thomasson):

Both single.
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Louis Gerald Merriman and Hazel Payne




Husband Louis Gerald Merriman

          AKA: Jerry
         Born: Jul 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 2012 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Merriman (1903-1996)
       Mother: Nannie Katherine Gravely (1903-2001)


     Marriage: Apr 12, 1959 - Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Hazel Payne

         Born: Jan 17, 1929 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hazel Payne):

His 1st., and her 2nd marriage. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Edward Lee Shelton and Lucy Dillard Merriman




Husband Edward Lee Shelton

         Born: Dec 28, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Bass Shelton (1870-1935)
       Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Fulcher (1878-1966)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Dillard Merriman

         Born: Oct 21, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 2006 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 18, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucy Dillard Merriman):

Both single.
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William Andrew Miles and Lucy F. Merriman




Husband William Andrew Miles

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 30, 1860 - VA
         Died: Nov 28, 1919
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Riley Harrison Miles (1832-      )
       Mother: Sarah Jane Robertson (1840-      )


     Marriage: Dec 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy F. Merriman

         Born: Sep 1, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1910
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


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




Children
1 M John Allen Miles

         Born: Nov 12, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Clara Lee Clark (1892-1990)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA


2 F Hattie Jane Miles

         Born: Apr 27, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1981 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove Christian Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Bennett Clark (1899-1959)
         Marr: 1918


3 F Minnie L. Miles

         Born: Jul 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Richard H. Miles

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



5 M James Alvah Miles

         Born: Jan 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1946
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Velda Nelson (1896-1976)


6 M William Harrison Miles, Sr.

          AKA: Hass
         Born: Jan 26, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant View Bapt. Ch. Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Dora Dell Tilley (1895-1980)
         Marr: Abt 1917-1918 - Henry Co., VA


7 M George Spencer Miles

         Born: Nov 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lillie Mae Clark (1903-1983)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA


8 F Nellie Brown Miles

          AKA: Nell
         Born: Feb 11, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 1999
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: James Earl Rea (1906-1959)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


9 M David R. Miles

         Born: Sep 4, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1992 - VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thelma Marshall (1908-      )
         Marr: 1931 - McDowell Co., WV



Notes: Marriage (Lucy F. Merriman):

Both single.
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James Burton Wilkinson and Martha Sue Merriman




Husband James Burton Wilkinson

         Born: Oct 18, 1894 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1964 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 3, 1964 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 8, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Martha Sue Merriman

         Born: Sep 17, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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




Children
1 F Katherine Marie Wilkinson

         Born: Sep 19, 1926 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2010 - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: May 22, 2010 - Lewisville UMC, Lewisville, NC
       Spouse: Richard Fuller Wagner, Sr. (1922-2014)
         Marr: Jul 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Warren Leon Wilkinson

          AKA: Popeye
         Born: Apr 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Barbara Ann Stegall (1935-2008)
         Marr: Aug 25, 1962 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Sue Merriman):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Mary A. Merriman




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary A. Merriman

         Born: Sep 1843 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children
1 F Lucy F. Merriman

         Born: Sep 1, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1910
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: William Andrew Miles (1860-1919)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Eliza Jane Merriman

         Born: 1875-1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1930
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: David Sherman Patterson (1874-1961)
         Marr: Feb 19, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



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Charles Pickurel and Mary Alice Merriman




Husband Charles Pickurel

         Born: Jul 1, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1993
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Thomas Furlong Pickurel (1869-1934)
       Mother: Mary Lou Minter (1878-1958)


     Marriage: Sep 21, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Alice Merriman

         Born: Oct 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1949
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


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




Children
1 M Charles Douglas Pickurel

          AKA: Doug
         Born: Feb 5, 1935 - VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2017
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Minnie Marie Biggs (1934-2015)
         Marr: 1953-1954


2 F Jean Carol Pickurel

         Born: Oct 29, 1937 - VA
         Died: Nov 21, 2023
       Buried: Nov 25, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Claude Robert Jackson (1938-2006)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1981 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Alice Merriman):

Both single.
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Herman Padgett and Mattie May Merriman




Husband Herman Padgett

         Born: 1905 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 25, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mattie May Merriman

         Born: Aug 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1996
       Buried: 


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




Children

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Milton Buford Merriman, Sr. and Frances Inez Meade




Husband 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


       Father: Colonel Benjamin Merriman (1911-2001)
       Mother: Annie Pearl Mullins (1910/1911-      )


     Marriage: Dec 21, 1973 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Frances Inez Meade

         Born: Aug 12, 1951 - Russell Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Inez Meade):

His 2d marr. (prev. div.), & she single. Marr. by C.L. Kirkman, Min.
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Robert Lee Thomasson and Nannie Elizabeth Merriman




Husband Robert Lee Thomasson

          AKA: Bob
         Born: Aug 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 12, 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 24, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie Elizabeth Merriman

         Born: Apr 30, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 18, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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




Children
1 M Clyde M. Thomasson

         Born: Apr 14, 1928
         Died: Mar 30, 2002
       Buried: 



2 M Ralph Engles Thomasson, Sr.

         Born: Jun 23, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 23, 2003
       Buried:  - Pensacola Mem. Gdns., Pensacola, FL
       Spouse: Shirley Ann Joyce (1933-2009)
         Marr: May 11, 1951 - Henry Co., VA


3 M John Turner Thomasson

          AKA: J. T.
         Born: Sep 14, 1932 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2012 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elizabeth Merriman):

Both single.
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Harry Jones Shumate, Sr. and Pattie Snow Merriman




Husband Harry Jones Shumate, Sr.

         Born: Oct 12, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1982 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 20, 1982 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC


       Father: Henry Jones Shumate (1859-1928)
       Mother: Mary Prillaman (1876-1909)


     Marriage: Apr 23, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Pattie Snow Merriman

         Born: Feb 2, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1989 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Pattie Snow Merriman):

Both single.
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Paul Edward Merriman and Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins




Husband Paul Edward Merriman

         Born: Nov 3, 1933 - Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN
         Died: Mar 2, 1993 - Lee Co., FL
       Buried:  - Nebo Mem. Pk. Cem., Martinsville, IN
     Marriage: May 25, 1962 - Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN



Wife Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins

         Born: Aug 2, 1942 - IN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Smith Hankins, Sr. (1915-2007)
       Mother: L'Jeanne Ridenhaur Gray (1919-1981)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Melissa L'Jeanne Hankins):

He was once divorced and she was single. Married by Paul E. Messinger, Min. They divorced in June 1991, and then remarried each other Jul. 16, 1992 in Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, he was retired and she was a bookkeeper.
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Reed Marshall Merriman and Nannie Marie Spencer




Husband Reed Marshall Merriman

         Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA


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


     Marriage: May 13, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie Marie Spencer

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Jul 22, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: James Russell Wood (1918-1971) - Nov 14, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Nannie Marie Spencer):

Both single. Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Russell Wood):

Both were once divorced. He worded for the City of Martinsville, & she did textile work. Married by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Reed Marshall Merriman and Nannie S. Wood




Husband Reed Marshall Merriman

         Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA


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


     Marriage: 



Wife Nannie S. Wood

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Reed Marshall Merriman and Lillie Hope Wilson




Husband Reed Marshall Merriman

         Born: Sep 12, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA


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


     Marriage: 



Wife Lillie Hope Wilson

         Born: Apr 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 2003 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wilson Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Henry Drewry Wilson, Sr. (1875-1949)
       Mother: Sallie Beth Wilson (1882-1956)




Children

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Rue Richard Merriman and Lucy Ethel Mills




Husband Rue Richard Merriman

         Born: Mar 16, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 1945
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: John S. Merriman (1820-1906)
       Mother: Martha Ann Wells (1839-      )


     Marriage: Jun 28, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucy Ethel Mills

         Born: Oct 21, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 1977
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Joseph Henry Mills (1850-1926)
       Mother: Lelia Maude Haynes (1872-1912)




Children
1 F Mary Alice Merriman

         Born: Oct 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 1949
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Charles Pickurel (1909-1993)
         Marr: Sep 21, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Hazel Merriman

         Born: May 29, 1928 - VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1935 - VA
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA



3 M James Moyer Merriman

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




Notes: Marriage (Lucy Ethel Mills):

Both single.
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D. L. Smith and Sallie L. Merriman




Husband D. L. Smith

         Born: 1899 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sallie L. Merriman

         Born: 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

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J. Darian Smith and Susan Merriman




Husband J. Darian Smith

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Susan Merriman

         Born: 1877 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Burton Merriman (1847-1926)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Shelton (1850-1923)




Children

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Richard Edward Napier, Sr. and Virginia Dare Merriman




Husband Richard Edward Napier, Sr.

         Born: Aug 27, 1925 - Richmond, VA
         Died: May 31, 1999 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Mar 21, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife 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


       Father: George Dewey Merriman (1900-1966)
       Mother: Mattie Virginia Richardson (1903-1995)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Merriman):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Navy, & she a student at Perry Business School. Married by L.R. Broughmon (sic), Min.
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William H. Merriman and Susan T. Wells




Husband William H. Merriman

         Born: Mar 1845 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: Dec 12, 1870 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan T. Wells

         Born: Jan 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Wells (1794-      )
       Mother: Susan Davis (1800-Bef 1880)




Children
1 M Richard D. Merriman

         Born: Oct 1872 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Harry Luther Merriman

         Born: Jul 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1947
       Buried:  - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Charlotte Steven Belton (1888-1961)
         Marr: Nov 16, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Anna Redd Merriman

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jan 3, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1971 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: George Thomas Clark (1882-1943)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1902 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan T. Wells):

Both single.
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William Tabor Merriman and Ruby Aileen Shelton




Husband William Tabor Merriman

         Born: Sep 26, 1918 - Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Aug 21, 2006 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph William Merriman (1881-1955)
       Mother: Idella Stovall Thomasson (1880-1967)


     Marriage: Feb 15, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Aileen Shelton

         Born: Apr 6, 1926 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 9, 2018 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 13, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Aileen Shelton):

Both single. He worked for Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co., & she worked in the Martinsville Cotton Mill. Married by G.F. Overstreet, Min.
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William Thomas Merriman and Georgia Anna Wells




Husband William Thomas Merriman

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jun 12, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 4, 1956 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 5, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Georgia Anna Wells

          AKA: Georgianne
         Born: Jul 22, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1984 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Richard Wells (1866-      )
       Mother: Mary Belle Burroughs (1870-      )



 Other Spouse: Arthur Woodfin Miller (1904-1976) - Aug 30, 1957 - Princess Anne Co., VA


Children
1 F Betty Bethelene Merriman

         Born: Aug 1, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Douglas Earl Davis (1926-1985)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Georgia Anna Wells):

He was 26 and she 19.


Notes: Marriage (Arthur Woodfin Miller):

Both were once widowed. He was self-employed. Married by Henry Causey Barton, Jr., Protestant Episcopal Priest.
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Barney Phil Merritt and Betty Jean Shropshire




Husband Barney Phil Merritt

         Born: 1941-1942
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 27, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Betty Jean Shropshire

         Born: 1943 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Gordon Shropshire (1900-1974)
       Mother: Ruby Pearl Martin (1903-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Jean Shropshire):

Married by the Rev. James F. Sellars, Min.
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Benjamin Ingram Owens and Jessie Merritt




Husband Benjamin Ingram Owens

          AKA: Ben
         Born: Jul 25, 1884 - Drew Co., AR
         Died: Oct 27, 1964 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
       Buried:  - Oakland Cem., Monticello., AR


       Father: Milton Hubert Owens (1846-1897)
       Mother: Martha Caroline Hankins (1849-1928)


     Marriage: May 14, 1905 - Drew Co., AR



Wife Jessie Merritt

         Born: 1887 - Tillar, Drew Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Henry Owens

         Born: 1905 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Lena Owens

         Born: 1914 - MS
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Jose B. Owens

         Born: 1919 - MS
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Lincoln Merritt and Fannie Lelia O'Dell




Husband William Lincoln Merritt

         Born: Nov 5, 1911 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1961 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Martin Luther Merritt (1857-1928)
       Mother: Katie Frances Anglin (1878-1953)


     Marriage: Sep 4, 1956 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Fannie Lelia O'Dell

         Born: May 1, 1919 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Cameron Odell (1881-1948)
       Mother: Fannie Scales Craddock (1894-1983)



 Other Spouse: Joseph Calvin Marlowe (1916-1977) - Mar 21, 1962 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie Lelia O'Dell):

He was 44 and she 37. S/o Martin L. & Katie F. Merritt; D/o William C. & Fannie Odell. Married by J. Watt Tuttle, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph Calvin Marlowe):

He was 45 and she 42. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Bruce Alan Minthorne and Gloria Eugenia Meruvia




Husband Bruce Alan Minthorne

         Born: Jun 16, 1961 - W. Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 1, 1983 - Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA



Wife Gloria Eugenia Meruvia

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Junius Davies Messer and Ruth Dalton Philpott




Husband Junius Davies Messer

         Born: Feb 18, 1897 - Haywood Co., NC
         Died: Jul 23, 1953 - Hampton, VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 2, 1923 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Dalton Philpott

         Born: Feb 12, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 1984 - Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Capt., Benjamin Watkins Leigh Philpott (1839-1917)
       Mother: Charlotte Foster (1850-1923)




Children

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Robert P. Messer and Jane Josephine Swann




Husband Robert P. Messer

         Born: 1861 - NC
         Died: 1946 - Fulton Co., GA
       Buried:  - Hopewell Bapt. Ch. Cem., Oakman, GA
     Marriage: Sep 19, 1909 - Bartow Co., GA



Wife Jane Josephine Swann

         Born: Jul 7, 1877 - Gordon Co., GA
         Died: Jul 12, 1927 - Carters, Murray Co., GA
       Buried:  - Hopewell Bapt. Ch. Cem., Oakman, GA


       Father: Joseph M. Swann (1849-1911)
       Mother: Carolyn Virginia Fuller (1852-1940)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jane Josephine Swann):

Married by Henry B. Mays (sic), Min.
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Lee Steve Methvien and Della Marie Prince




Husband Lee Steve Methvien

         Born: Feb 22, 1919 - Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, LA
         Died: Apr 20, 2001 - Houston, Harris Co., TX
       Buried:  - Oak Bower Cem., Oak Bower, AR
     Marriage: Jul 3, 1948 - Hot Spring Co., AR



Wife Della Marie Prince

         Born: Jul 5, 1914 - Bismarck, Hot Spring Co., AR
         Died: Apr 2, 1994 - Harris Co., TX
       Buried:  - Oak Bower Cem., Oak Bower, AR


       Father: General Simon Prince (1895-      )
       Mother: Nannie Miller (1898-      )




Children

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George W. Nunn and Victoria E. Metts




Husband George W. Nunn

         Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John A. Nunn (1808-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Byrd (1819-      )


     Marriage: Feb 24, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Victoria E. Metts

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


Children
1 F Sally Ada Nunn

         Born: Jul 20, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1974
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jacob Ewell Frith (1888-1948)
         Marr: Apr 7, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Mary Ann Nunn

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Aug 3, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1993 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Stafford William Ramsey (1896-1981)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Victoria E. Metts):

Both single.
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Albert Franklin Thomason and Cassandra Beulah Metz




Husband Albert Franklin Thomason

          AKA: Frank
         Born: May 22, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 31, 1953 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916)
       Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cassandra Beulah Metz

          AKA: Cassie
         Born: Aug 4, 1883 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 4, 1966 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Martha Jane Nunn (1845-1927)




Children
1 F Celestia O'Dell Thomason

         Born: Jul 1, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1964 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jesse Lee Prillaman (1903-1966)
         Marr: Apr 15, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Owen Clifton Thomason

          AKA: O. C.
         Born: Feb 20, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 2006 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Marie Bryant (1920-2002)
         Marr: Jun 21, 1940 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


3 M Howard Wilson Thomason

         Born: May 7, 1927 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 27, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Marion Emma Keatts (1927-1993)
         Marr: May 7, 1949 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cassandra Beulah Metz):

Both single.
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Delma Gale Young and Elsie Willie Metz




Husband Delma Gale Young

         Born: May 26, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1975 - Bassett (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Milton Lee Young (1884-1957)
       Mother: Annie Morris Turner (1893-1982)


     Marriage: Nov 14, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Elsie Willie Metz

         Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 2008 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elsie Willie Metz):

Both single. He was a bookkeeper. Married by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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George Wilbur Metz, Sr. and Elsie Fountain Thomasson




Husband George Wilbur Metz, Sr.

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jul 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Martha Jane Nunn (1845-1927)


     Marriage: Jan 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Elsie Fountain Thomasson

         Born: Jun 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916)
       Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)




Children
1 F Julia M. Metz

         Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Ralph G. Metz

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



3 F Inez Metz

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



4 F Elsie Willie Metz

         Born: Feb 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 2008 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Delma Gale Young (1913-1975)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 M John Wilson Metz

         Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 2011 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA



6 M George Wilbur Metz, Jr.

         Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Elsie Fountain Thomasson):

Both single.
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George Wilbur Metz, Jr. and Betty Ruth Mullins




Husband George Wilbur Metz, Jr.

         Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )


     Marriage: Aug 15, 1959 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Betty Ruth Mullins

         Born: 1934 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles Mayor Mullins (1897-1982)
       Mother: Iris Thelma Lavinder (1909-2005)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Ruth Mullins):

Both single. He was a farmer, & she worked for Bassett Table Co. Married by Ray C. Lithicum, Sr., Min.
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John Henry Metz and Martha Jane Nunn




Husband John Henry Metz

         Born: Jun 1, 1835 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 6, 1923
       Buried:  - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 17, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha Jane Nunn

         Born: Jan 1, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 1927
       Buried:  - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John A. Nunn (1808-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Byrd (1819-      )




Children
1 F Cassandra Beulah Metz

          AKA: Cassie
         Born: Aug 4, 1883 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 4, 1966 - Bassett Forks, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Albert Franklin Thomason (1875-1953)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Wilbur Metz, Sr.

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jul 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )
         Marr: Jan 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Nunn):

He was widowed and she was single.
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John Wilson Metz and Virginia Dare Mullins




Husband John Wilson Metz

         Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 2011 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1964 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Virginia Dare Mullins

         Born: Apr 20, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Mullins):

Both single. He was a farmer and she a secretary. Married by Glenn D. Greenway, Min.
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Orrin Wilson Thomasson and Martha B. Metz




Husband Orrin Wilson Thomasson

         Born: Dec 3, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1954 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 5, 1954 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916)
       Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)


     Marriage: Feb 12, 1896 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha B. Metz

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Oct 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jan 21, 1920
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Percy Allen Thomasson

         Born: Dec 12, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1969 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Lucy Ann Frith (1900-1990)
         Marr: Dec 11, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Henry Owen Thomasson

         Born: Feb 20, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1995
       Buried:  - Resthaven Mem. Gdns., Frederick, MD
       Spouse: Cosie Brooks Mason (1902-1993)
         Marr: Abt 1935


3 M Orrin Fletcher Thomasson

         Born: Dec 11, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 1987 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Jan 26, 1987 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kathryn Ruby Matthews (1912-1991)
         Marr: Feb 17, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary I. Thomasson

         Born: 1913 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Martha B. Metz):

Both single.
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William Lewis Meyers and Ruby Arlene Amos




Husband William Lewis Meyers

         Born: Apr 10, 1914 - Bronx Co., New York, NY
         Died: Dec 23, 1998 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
       Buried:  - Beahms Chapel Cem., Luray, VA
     Marriage: Nov 5, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Arlene Amos

         Born: Sep 22, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Oscar Washington Amos (1915-1987)
       Mother: Lucille Adkins (1912-1978)



 Other Spouse: Philip Vernon Prillaman - Mar 23, 1955 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Edward Philpott Jones - Aft Jun 25, 1974


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Arlene Amos):

His 2d (prev. widowed) and her 3d marriage (prev. widowed). Married by Arthur E. Beam, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Philip Vernon Prillaman):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Air Force, & she did textile work. Married by Charles J. McBride, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Wilson Carper Rakes and Christine Ann Michael




Husband Wilson Carper Rakes

         Born: Jan 17, 1911 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1986 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1986 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Thaxton Rakes (1870-1947)
       Mother: Nancy Ann Janney (1876-1948)


     Marriage: Dec 9, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Ann Michael

         Born: 1911 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
         Died: 1993
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Robert Edward Rakes

         Born: Dec 22, 1928 - NC
         Died: Mar 18, 1992
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jeanne Kent Wimbish (1931-      )
         Marr: Jan 22, 1956 - Patrick Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Christine Ann Michael):

Both single.
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George William Michael, Jr. and Brenda Cheryl Overton




Husband George William Michael, Jr.

         Born: Mar 19, 1950 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Dec 8, 1989 - Randolph Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
     Marriage: Aug 6, 1977 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Brenda Cheryl Overton

         Born: Apr 24, 1958 - Eatontown, Monmouth Co., NJ
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Willie Overton (1929-1971)
       Mother: 




Children
1 M John Christian Michael (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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John M. Michaels and Myrtle Scearce




Husband John M. Michaels

         Born: 1893 - York Co., SC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 12, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Scearce

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


       Father: James Daniel Scearce (1856-      )
       Mother: Mary Beck (1860-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Scearce):

He was divorced and she was single.
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John Arthur Middleton and Naomi Jane Webb




Husband John Arthur Middleton

         Born: Jan 18, 1882 - NC
         Died: Mar 17, 1960 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 19, 1960 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Huntsville, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Naomi Jane Webb

         Born: Apr 13, 1893 - NC
         Died: Aug 21, 1936
       Buried:  - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Huntsville, NC


Children

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Marion Midkiff and Evelyn Elaine Thacker




Husband Marion Midkiff

         Born: Sep 28, 1926 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: May 5, 1972 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Reuben Midkiff (1902-1961)
       Mother: Rachel Dillon (1906-2000)


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Evelyn Elaine Thacker

         Born: May 23, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2016 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 2, 2016 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Dorsey Cabel Thacker (1899-1960)
       Mother: Lenora D. Odell (1903-1978)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Evelyn Elaine Thacker):

Both single. He worked for Dan River Mills, & she worked for Virginia Underwear Knitting Mill. Married by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Jesse William Mikles and Myrtle Ruth Watkins




Husband Jesse William Mikles

         Born: Sep 1, 1900
         Died: May 11, 1984
       Buried:  - Douglas Cem., East Bent, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Myrtle Ruth Watkins

         Born: Mar 29, 1897 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Apr 25, 1943 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 27, 1943 - Matrimony PBC Cem., Price, NC


       Father: Rufus Fountain Watkins (1859-1929)
       Mother: Emma Lea Richardson (1876-1957)




Children
1 F Margaret Onell Mikles

         Born: Aug 25, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 2021
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles Henry Ferguson (1924-2010)
         Marr: Apr 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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John Thomas Milam and Emily B. Milam




Husband John Thomas Milam

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Nov 5, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died:  - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: John W. Milam (1820-      )
       Mother: Susanna W. Chaney (1822-      )


     Marriage: Oct 25, 1880 - Halifax Co., VA



Wife Emily B. Milam

         Born: Jun 1857 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Milam (      -Bef 1881)
       Mother: Martha T. Shepherd (1815-      )




Children
1 F Lessie Willie Milam

         Born: Jan 18, 1890 - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 1955 - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Nathan Davis (1889-1973)
         Marr: Nov 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Jessie Thomas Milam

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Annie D. Moore (1902-      )
         Marr: Aug 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Dudley Milam

         Born: Jul 10, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Ruth Milam

         Born: Mar 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Eva Etta Milam

         Born: May 26, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1987
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Dudley Courtland Moore (1909-1998)
         Marr: Mar 17, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Emily B. Milam):

They were cousins of the same surname.
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Dudley Courtland Moore and Eva Etta Milam




Husband Dudley Courtland Moore

         Born: Aug 22, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1998
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: David Harrison Moore (1861-1935)
       Mother: Julia Elizabeth Owen (1870-1947)


     Marriage: Mar 17, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Eva Etta Milam

         Born: May 26, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1987
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: John Thomas Milam (1856-      )
       Mother: Emily B. Milam (1857-      )




Children
1 F Ruth Ann Moore

         Born: May 2, 1938 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2016
       Buried: Oct 24, 2016 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Jr. (1937-2001)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Eva Etta Milam):

Both single.
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Jack Watson Milam, Sr. and Margaret Mae Mills




Husband Jack Watson Milam, Sr.

         Born: Apr 20, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1968 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Milam Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 26, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Margaret Mae Mills

         Born: Aug 5, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2016 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 12, 2016 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Robert Lee Gravely (1918-2014) - Aug 7, 1969 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Mae Mills):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by R.J. Barber, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Gravely):

He was once divorced and she once widowed. Married by W.T. Sorrell, Min.
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Jessie Thomas Milam and Annie D. Moore




Husband Jessie Thomas Milam

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Thomas Milam (1856-      )
       Mother: Emily B. Milam (1857-      )


     Marriage: Aug 4, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie D. Moore

         Born: 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: David Harrison Moore (1861-1935)
       Mother: Julia Elizabeth Owen (1870-1947)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie D. Moore):

Both single.
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John Milam and Martha T. Shepherd




Husband John Milam

         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1881
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 20, 1854 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Martha T. Shepherd

         Born: 1815 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Betty J. Milam

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John W. Milam

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Emily B. Milam

         Born: Jun 1857 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Thomas Milam (1856-      )
         Marr: Oct 25, 1880 - Halifax Co., VA


4 F Sarah F. Milam

         Born: 1862 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Edwin Carter (1866-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1896 - Halifax Co., VA


5 M Samuel S. Milam

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Andrew Jackson Miles and Martha A. Pratt




Husband Andrew Jackson Miles

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Nov 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Oak Level, VA


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


     Marriage: Abt 1853-1854



Wife Martha A. Pratt

         Born: 1834 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Oak Level, VA


       Father: Felix Pratt (1806-      )
       Mother: Patience Wells (1808-      )




Children
1 M John W. Miles

         Born: Oct 16, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1946
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Corrina Cox (1853-      )
         Marr: Nov 28, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harriett Seay (1854-1910)
         Marr: Apr 27, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harriett G. Shumate (1887-      )
         Marr: Sep 7, 1910 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Benjamin Franklin Miles

         Born: 1857 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary Susanna Miles

          AKA: Susan
         Born: Jan 1, 1860 - NC
         Died: Jun 7, 1937 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Harden Hairston Burgess, Sr. (1854-1937)
         Marr: Mar 16, 1881 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Sarah Alice Miles

         Born: Dec 1864 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1911
       Buried:  - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA
       Spouse: John Francis Garrett (1861-1932)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Joseph Miles

         Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Fannie Covington (1867-      )
         Marr: Jun 14, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Emma Virginia Miles

         Born: Dec 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1910
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William L. Wilson (1871-      )
         Marr: Dec 10, 1891 - Henry Co., VA


7 M George Miles

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



8 M Rufus J. Miles

         Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lucy Seay (1875-      )
         Marr: Dec 28, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



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Roger S. Miller and Annie Laura Miles




Husband Roger S. Miller

         Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 4, 1901 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Laura Miles

         Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lawson H. Miles (1825-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Montgomery (1825-      )



 Other Spouse: J. L. Gilley (1855-Bef 1901) - Dec 26, 1889 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Laura Miles):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (J. L. Gilley):

Both single.
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Leonard Morris Wingfield and Annie Mae Miles




Husband Leonard Morris Wingfield

         Born: Sep 16, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Lewis Wingfield (1865-1940)
       Mother: Lou Emma Beal (1868-1915)


     Marriage: Apr 25, 1912 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Mae Miles

         Born: Mar 22, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 25, 1968
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Jr. (1847-      )
       Mother: Virginia Freeman (1870-      )



 Other Spouse: Arthur Baxter Agee (1907-1962) - Jul 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Tina Wingfield

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Ethel Morris Wingfield

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Junior Caudle (1912-      )
         Marr: May 19, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Virginia Caroline Wingfield

         Born: Feb 8, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2017 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mount Dean Handy (1917-1987)
         Marr: Jul 23, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Emma Louise Wingfield

         Born: Feb 10, 1923 - Mercer Co., WV
         Died: Jan 20, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Hullett Williams (Cir 1914-      )
         Marr: Jul 17, 1938 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Mae Miles):

Both single. As of the 1920 census they don't have any children.


Notes: Marriage (Arthur Baxter Agee):

Their marriage record transcription says they were both single. However, Annie had been previously married, and understated her age by about 9-years. Annie is indeed the same person because her parents on both census and the marriage record are the same.
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Arnold Walker Miles and Martha Evelyn Osborne




Husband Arnold Walker Miles

         Born: Sep 25, 1887 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1947 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 19, 1947 - Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Edward Nathaniel Miles, Jr. (1847-      )
       Mother: Virginia Freeman (1870-      )


     Marriage: Dec 12, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Martha Evelyn Osborne

         Born: Cir 1907
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Evelyn Osborne):

Married in a civil cermony. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Douglas Edward Wood, Jr. and Brenda Faye Miles




Husband Douglas Edward Wood, Jr.

         Born: Jan 1, 1950 - VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2012
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 9, 1971 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Brenda Faye Miles

         Born: May 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 2022 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Rayford Edgar Miles (1924-1992)
       Mother: Omie Helen Finney (1925-2008)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Brenda Faye Miles):

His 1st and her 2nd marr. (prev. div.). Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Timothy Lee Lawless and Brenda Faye Miles




Husband Timothy Lee Lawless

         Born: Jun 11, 1966 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 25, 1988 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Brenda Faye Miles

         Born: May 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 2022 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Rayford Edgar Miles (1924-1992)
       Mother: Omie Helen Finney (1925-2008)



 Other Spouse: Douglas Edward Wood, Jr. (1950-2012) - Jun 9, 1971 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Brenda Faye Miles):

His 1st and her 3rd marr. (prev. div.). Married by David Wade Hubbard, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Douglas Edward Wood, Jr.):

His 1st and her 2nd marr. (prev. div.). Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Grover Cheek and Brenda Faye Miles




Husband Grover Cheek

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Brenda Faye Miles

         Born: May 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 2022 - UNC-Rockingham Hospital, Eden, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Rayford Edgar Miles (1924-1992)
       Mother: Omie Helen Finney (1925-2008)



 Other Spouse: Douglas Edward Wood, Jr. (1950-2012) - Jun 9, 1971 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Douglas Edward Wood, Jr.):

His 1st and her 2nd marr. (prev. div.). Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Edward Nathaniel Miles, Sr. and Mahala Oxley




Husband Edward Nathaniel Miles, Sr.

         Born: 1800 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1877
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Jun 28, 1825 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mahala Oxley

         Born: 1810 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 1882 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children
1 M Andrew Jackson Miles

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Nov 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Oak Level, VA
       Spouse: Martha A. Pratt (1834-      )
         Marr: Abt 1853-1854


2 M Arnold Miles

         Born: 1831 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Riley Harrison Miles

         Born: 1832 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Miles Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Jane Robertson (1840-      )
         Marr: Dec 27, 1857 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Albertina Delilah Miles

         Born: 1834 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Malinda Miles

         Born: Nov 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1922
       Buried:  - Bouldin Cem., Grassy Creek, VA
       Spouse: John Oxley Cobler (1835-      )
         Marr: Mar 16, 1858 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Rebecca Miles

          AKA: Becky
         Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jesse Freeman (1829-      )
         Marr: Jun 15, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Elizabeth Miles

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: Mar 1840 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Nancy Miles

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1843 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M 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
       Spouse: Caroline Elizabeth Merriman (1850-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


10 M Edward Nathaniel Miles, Jr.

          AKA: Nat
         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Virginia Freeman (1870-      )
         Marr: 1885



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William L. Wilson and Emma Virginia Miles




Husband William L. Wilson

          AKA: Willie
         Born: May 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Buried: 


       Father: William Fountain Wilson (1846-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Eliza F. Gilley (1844-1931)


     Marriage: Dec 10, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Emma Virginia Miles

         Born: Dec 1870 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1910
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Andrew Jackson Miles (1827-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Pratt (1834-      )




Children
1 M Benjamin Franklin Wilson

         Born: Nov 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 9, 1948 - Chester, Delaware Co., PA
       Spouse: Verna Irene Cole (1898-1943)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1917 - Blair, Blair Co., PA


2 M Robert Clyde Wilson

         Born: Mar 5, 1895 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 9, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



3 F Ruby Ann Wilson

         Born: Aug 30, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Tony Wells (1880-1964)
         Marr: Dec 15, 1912 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Virginia Dare Wilson

         Born: Sep 5, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 14, 1985 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Frank Hannibal Eanes (1893-1991)
         Marr: Jun 26, 1916 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


5 F Esther Mae Wilson

         Born: Jan 16, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Foster Pulliam, Sr. (1899-1955)
         Marr: Oct 16, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Emma Virginia Miles):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co. Register of Marriages No. 1, 1853-1893, p. 173, line 154, 10 Dec. 1891: W.L. Wilson, 20, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o W.F. & E. Wilson, married Emma Miles, 21, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o A.J. & M. Miles.



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