Early Southside Virginia Families



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Samuel Clay Lawrence and Mary Charlotte Edmonds




Husband Samuel Clay Lawrence

         Born: Jun 21, 1932 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Bef May 13, 2021
       Buried: 


       Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908-      )
       Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910-      )


     Marriage: Feb 12, 1977 - Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA



Wife Mary Charlotte Edmonds

         Born: Oct 28, 1939 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Charlotte Edmonds):

2d marr. for both; both prev. div. Married by (unreadable), Min.
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Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Jr. and Sharon Delena Owings




Husband Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Sep 12, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2016
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Coleman Lawrence, Sr. (1899-1970)
       Mother: Ora Della Durham (1893-1980)


     Marriage: Feb 6, 1955 - Kannapolis, NC



Wife Sharon Delena Owings

         Born: Oct 6, 1932 - China Grove, Rowan Co., NC
         Died: Aug 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 31, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sharon Delena Owings):

Married by Boyd P. Millburn, Min.
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Samuel Jesse Lawrence and Nancy Moss




Husband Samuel Jesse Lawrence

         Born: Apr 9, 1854 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 19, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895)
       Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)


     Marriage: Jan 14, 1875 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Nancy Moss

         Born: Feb 1859 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Westfield, NC


Children
1 F Anna V. Lawrence

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Nov 1875 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Drewry Holt (1871-      )
         Marr: Oct 14, 1894 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC


2 F Nora Alice Lawrence

         Born: Sep 1877 - NC
         Died: Sep 30, 1957 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Matthew Bondurant (1875-1963)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1895 - NC


3 F Mary Lilla Lawrence

          AKA: Liller
         Born: Dec 26, 1880 - NC
         Died: Mar 9, 1970 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1970 - Pilgrims Rest Cem., Guilford Co., NC
       Spouse: William Powell Simmons (1879-1915)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1901 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



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Samuel Leland Lawrence, Sr. and Bertha Lee Sigmon




Husband Samuel Leland Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: Mar 4, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1972 - Stark Co., OH
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter Franklin Lawrence (1847-      )
       Mother: Josephine Huff (1866-      )


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Bertha Lee Sigmon

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


Children
1 M Samuel Leland Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Apr 18, 1928 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 1998
       Buried: 



2 M Edward Franklin Lawrence

         Born: May 28, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: May 29, 1938 - Carter-Boles-Tudor Cem., Critz, VA




Notes: Marriage (Bertha Lee Sigmon):

He was 22 and she 17. He worked in a furniture factory. S/o Peter & Josephine Lawrence; D/o E.J. & Martha Sigmon. Married by W.J. Roberts.
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Charles Franklin Martin and Sarah Lawrence




Husband Charles Franklin Martin

         Born: Oct 5, 1806 - Cumberland, VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Wright-Martin Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Parson, Orson Martin (1775-1859)
       Mother: Elizabeth Sadler (1778-1845)


     Marriage: May 9, 1846 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Lawrence

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: 1822 - VA
         Died: Abt 1850 - VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862)
       Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)




Children
1 M Joseph Taylor Martin

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1923 - Humansville, Polk Co., MO
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cassandra Harrison Martin (1841-1924)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1867 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Samuel Henry Martin

          AKA: Bugg
         Born: Oct 24, 1848 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 16, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Sallie Marshall Stultz (1856-1933)
         Marr: Mar 4, 1880 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Nancy Jane Martin

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Mar 1850 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jonathan Lafayette Motley (1849-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Oct 13, 1868 - Rockingham Co., NC



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Shelby Jean Lawrence




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence

         Born: Jan 18, 1939 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 2014
       Buried: Nov 18, 2014 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: James Legwin Lawrence (1910-1964)
       Mother: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)




Children
1 M Keith Edward Nance

         Born: Jun 28, 1958
         Died: Dec 4, 2017
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):

In the 1950 census, taken May 10, she's 11, and single. Her son Keith Edward Nance was born Jun. 18, 1958; since he bears the Nance surname, then Shelby was most likely married to a Nance.
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John Lewis Pugh and Shelby Jean Lawrence




Husband John Lewis Pugh

         Born: Oct 7, 1934 - WV
         Died: Apr 15, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence

         Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Virgil Henry Lawrence (1910-1996)
       Mother: Josepy Ocie Robertson (1910-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Henry Green Austin and Shelby Jean Lawrence




Husband Henry Green Austin

         Born: May 4, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 24, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Shelby Jean Lawrence

         Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Virgil Henry Lawrence (1910-1996)
       Mother: Josepy Ocie Robertson (1910-1997)



 Other Spouse: John Lewis Pugh (1934-2005) - Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Lawrence):

His 4th marriage and her 2d (both previously divorced). Married by John H. Alcovy (sic), Sr., Min.


Notes: Marriage (John Lewis Pugh):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Thomas Cruise Lawrence and Mary Lou Eads




Husband Thomas Cruise Lawrence

          AKA: Tommy
         Born: Feb 25, 1936 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 13, 2021
       Buried: May 22, 2021 - Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Draper, VA


       Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908-      )
       Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910-      )


     Marriage: Oct 1, 1955 - Pulaski Co., VA



Wife Mary Lou Eads

         Born: Abt 1933 - Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Lou Eads):

Both single. He was in the U.S. Navy. Married by Samuel Brome Hoyt, Min.
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Thomas Henry Lawrence and Hattie B. Moore




Husband Thomas Henry Lawrence

         Born: Jun 15, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 18, 1949 - Angier, Harnett Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 19, 1949 - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC


       Father: William Robert Lawrence (Abt 1841-      )
       Mother: Emily F. Griffin (1842-1917)


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Hattie B. Moore

         Born: Aug 20, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1940
       Buried:  - Happy Home Church Cem., Ruffin, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie B. Moore):

Both single.
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Thomas Jefferson Lawrence and Ella Viola Lewis




Husband Thomas Jefferson Lawrence

          AKA: Jeff
         Born: May 8, 1881 - SC
         Died: Jun 30, 1939 - Drexel, Burke Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 2, 1939 - New Prospect Bapt. Ch. Cem., New Prospect, SC
     Marriage: Nov 3, 1917 - Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NC



Wife Ella Viola Lewis

         Born: Mar 28, 1897 - VA
         Died: May 9, 1945 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William R. Lewis (1865-      )
       Mother: Mary D. Lewis (Bet 1872/1874-      )




Children
1 F Naomi Lawrence

         Born: Sep 30, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 1, 2002 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 4, 2002 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nelson Lee Odell (1912-1971)
         Marr: Abt 1939


2 F Maude E. Lawrence

         Born: Jan 11, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 6, 1924 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC




Notes: Marriage (Ella Viola Lewis):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Unknown Lawrence




Husband Unknown Lawrence

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John Lawrence

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Beheathland Smith (      -      )
         Marr: Sep 2, 1788 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M William Lawrence

         Born: 1760 - Halifax or Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Bef May 8, 1826 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rachel Fuller (1764-Bef 1833)
         Marr: May 5, 1785 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Verlie White Martin




Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968)
       Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Verlie White Martin

         Born: Apr 26, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 29, 1975 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: William Lawton Martin (1901-1980)
       Mother: Laura Estelle Eanes (1900-1935)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Verlie White Martin):

He 21 & she 18. Both single and born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Bee Lawrence & Louise Adkins; D/o Wm. L. Martin & Laura Eanes. Marr. Dec. 24, 1946 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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Vernon Edward Lawrence and Shirley Marie Adkins




Husband Vernon Edward Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 2000 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA


       Father: Bee Lawrence (1904-1968)
       Mother: Louise Adkins (1910-1990)


     Marriage: Jun 3, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Shirley Marie Adkins

         Born: Nov 18, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Shirley Marie Adkins):

He 49 & she 39. The 2d marr. for both, & both previously wid. S/o Bee Lawrence & Louise Adkins; D/o William Adkins & Martha Doyle. Marr. Jun. 3, 1976 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by Eugene S. Riley, Min.
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Virgil Henry Lawrence and Josepy Ocie Robertson




Husband Virgil Henry Lawrence

         Born: Oct 6, 1910 - VA
         Died: Jun 5, 1996
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965)
       Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)


     Marriage: 1937



Wife Josepy Ocie Robertson

         Born: Oct 1, 1910 - VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Shelby Jean Lawrence

         Born: Jan 8, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 18, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Lewis Pugh (1934-2005)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1954 - Chesterfield Co., SC


2 F Colene Anne Lawrence

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Oct 22, 1941 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 13, 2014 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 15, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lynwood Ike Fackler (1932-2020)
         Marr: 1954-1955



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James Senter and Virginia Bell Lawrence




Husband James Senter

         Born: 1875 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 27, 1927 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC



Wife Virginia Bell Lawrence

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Apr 1882 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Nicholas Lawrence (1856-1925)
       Mother: Mary Isabella Martin (1859-1927)




Children

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Wade Boyles Lawrence and Mary Eloise Whitesell




Husband Wade Boyles Lawrence

         Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 2, 2020
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971)
       Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)


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



Wife Mary Eloise Whitesell

         Born: Feb 6, 1925 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Apr 18, 2019 - Randolph Health, Asheboro, NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Eloise Whitesell):

Jul. 14, 1943 is the date of their marriage license. Typically, traveling a long distance, they married the same day as the license was issued, but it could be a day or two later.
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Wayne Lawrence and Lavonne Bonnie Taylor




Husband Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Jun 19, 1933 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 16, 2015
       Buried: Jul 19, 2015 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Lawrence (1898-1954)
       Mother: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970)


     Marriage: Oct 31, 1980



Wife Lavonne Bonnie Taylor

         Born: Cir 1935
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Wayne Lee Lawrence and Glenda Faye Wiggington




Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence

         Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)


     Marriage: Aug 25, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Glenda Faye Wiggington

         Born: Sep 10, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 13, 1988 - Brevard Co., FL
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Glenda Faye Wiggington):

He was 22 and she 19. S/o R.Y. Lawrence & Minnie Hensley; D/o W.G. Wigington & Helen Gunter. Married at home, in Leaksville, by Harold R. Rice, Min.
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Wayne Lee Lawrence and Dora Mae Swisher




Husband Wayne Lee Lawrence

         Born: Jun 16, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


       Father: Rosassa Young Lawrence (1889-1967)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Hensley (1895-1983)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dora Mae Swisher

         Born: Jul 30, 1941 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 2016 - Pioneer Comm. Hos., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Apr 15, 2016 - Friendly Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dora Mae Swisher):

Married by W. Paul Duckett, Min.
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William C. Lawrence and Mary E. Richardson




Husband William C. Lawrence

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Jan 1838 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Apr 16, 1910
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1795-1862)
       Mother: Gilley Ann Allen (1798-1871)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary E. Richardson

         Born: Jun 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Elijah Richardson (1823-1902)
       Mother: Mary Jane Gravely (1828-1861)



 Other Spouse: Samuel Jefferson Woodall, Sr. (1824-1912) - Nov 9, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Joseph Henry Lawrence

         Born: May 10, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 1947
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth McCartney (1879-1971)
         Marr: Abt 1901-1902


2 F Anna Lee Lawrence

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Nov 20, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 25, 1935 - Pittsylvania or Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 26, 1935 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: William Davis Richardson (1870-1946)
         Marr: Apr 9, 1890 - Henry Co., VA


3 M William M. Lawrence

         Born: 1874 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Narcissa Boyd Bullington (1877-1944)
         Marr: Abt 1900 - VA


4 F Mary Jane Lawrence

         Born: Mar 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Miles Edward McGehee (1857-      )
         Marr: Apr 21, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Emma Gravely Lawrence

         Born: Jan 26, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1959 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Adam Eanes (1878-1929)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1898 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Douglas A. Lawrence

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



7 M Marshall Patrick Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: Aug 27, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 1927 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 20, 1927 - Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: Georgia Doris Knicely (1906-2001)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1924 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Richardson):

Married by Rev. Davis.


Notes: Marriage (Samuel Jefferson Woodall, Sr.):

Both widowed.
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William D. Lawrence and Margaret Unknown




Husband William D. Lawrence

         Born: 1818 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1859 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Henry Lawrence, Sr. (1786-1880)
       Mother: Susannah Woodall (1791-Bef 1850)


     Marriage: Abt 1846 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)



Wife Margaret Unknown

          AKA: Peggy
         Born: 1815 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jesse Lawrence

         Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary Lawrence

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Roxy A. Lawrence

         Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jan 21, 1894
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jessie T. Cahill (1859-1903)
         Marr: Apr 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Josephine Jude Lawrence

         Born: Dec 14, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
       Spouse: Newsom Pace Stone (1850-1943)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1877 - Henry Co., VA



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William Earl Lawrence and Hillie Mae Oakes




Husband William Earl Lawrence

         Born: 1924-1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 13, 1959 - Boones Mill, VA



Wife Hillie Mae Oakes

         Born: Jul 26, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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



 Other Spouse: Francis Haywood McDowell - Mar 18, 1949 - Franklin Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Salathiel Earl Stanley - May 23, 1964 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hillie Mae Oakes):

He was single and she once widowed. He was a lumberman. Married by Tilroe Threatt, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Francis Haywood McDowell):

Both single. He was a painter. Married by Ira D. Hoy, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Salathiel Earl Stanley):

Married by Worth B. Royals, Min.
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William Franklin Lawrence, Jr. and Katie Marie Shupe




Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. (1915-1994)
       Mother: Mildred Frances Turner (1933-2011)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Katie Marie Shupe

         Born: Feb 20, 1960 - Galax, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Katie Marie Shupe):

Both single. Married by Albert J. Robertson, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Franklin Lawrence, Sr. and Mildred Frances Turner




Husband William Franklin Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: May 13, 1915 - VA
         Died: May 6, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Cabell Lawrence (1884-1965)
       Mother: Nancy Lucy Davis (1885-1965)


     Marriage: 1953



Wife Mildred Frances Turner

         Born: Dec 9, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 2, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M William Franklin Lawrence, Jr.

         Born: Sep 26, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 9, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 11, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 M Adam Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Aug 4, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2022
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



3 M Donald Cabel Lawrence

          AKA: Donnie
         Born: Sep 5, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 2008 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 13, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




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William Henry Lawrence and Ruby J. Unknown




Husband William Henry Lawrence

         Born: May 16, 1917 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1988
       Buried:  - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD


       Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963)
       Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)


     Marriage: Bef Apr 22, 1950



Wife Ruby J. Unknown

         Born: Oct 1, 1912 - GA
         Died: Apr 1980
       Buried:  - Meadowridge Mem. Pk., Elkridge, MD


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby J. Unknown):

In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 22nd, they are married, but have no children listed. He's 32 and she 37. He operates a sander. He was born in Va., & she in Ga.
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William Henry Lawrence and Bertie Smith




Husband William Henry Lawrence

         Born: Apr 12, 1891 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 10, 1970 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 12, 1970 - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC


       Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Feb 14, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Bertie Smith

         Born: May 2, 1892 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 10, 1991 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC


       Father: William Thomas Smith (1848-1918)
       Mother: Jennett Leake (1856-1902)




Children
1 M Landis Spencer Lawrence

         Born: Jun 9, 1916 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 4, 2004 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 7, 2004 - Mt. Hermon UMC Cem., Madison, NC
       Spouse: Mary Ester Jones (1911-1996)
         Marr: Jul 16, 1947 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC


2 M Carlis Wayne Lawrence

         Born: Nov 24, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 5, 2013 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Spouse: Lake Marie Tuttle (1921-1989)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VA



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William Jesse Lawrence and Catherine Virginia Sheppard




Husband William Jesse Lawrence

         Born: Oct 26, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1971 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923)
       Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1905 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Catherine Virginia Sheppard

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Apr 4, 1888 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 20, 1989 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC


       Father: James Henry Sheppard (1856-      )
       Mother: Tamson Virginia Hill (1863-      )




Children
1 M Fred Lawrence

         Born: May 18, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Susan Smith (1910-      )
         Marr: Nov 11, 1928 - York Co., SC


2 F Odell Dixie Lawrence

         Born: Dec 20, 1909 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1990 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
       Spouse: Christopher Columbus Snow (1907-      )
         Marr: Jul 2, 1929 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


3 F Theda Eva Lawrence

         Born: Dec 25, 1910 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1983 - Regional Hosp., High Point, NC
       Buried: Feb 20, 1983 - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
       Spouse: James David Harris, Sr. (1908-1980)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1929 - Washington, Beaufort Co., NC


4 F Dollis Emma Lawrence

         Born: Dec 16, 1912 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 28, 2008 - Catlett, Fauquier Co., VA
       Buried:  - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Burnie Hildred McCreary, Sr. (1894-1962)
         Marr: Jul 22, 1928 - NC


5 F Louie Irene Lawrence

         Born: Oct 5, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 4, 2012 - Triad Care & Rehab. Ctr., Trinity, NC
       Buried:  - Florial Garden Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
       Spouse: Elbert Milnott Elks (1910-1972)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1932 - Grimesland, Pitt Co., NC


6 M James Henry Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: May 11, 1917 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Aug 31, 1983 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 2, 1983 - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Onia Ettice Laster (1920-2001)
         Marr: Feb 27, 1938 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC


7 M Woodrow Peace Lawrence

         Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Spouse: Mattie Grace Myers (1924-1987)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC


8 F Ruth Virginia Lawrence

         Born: Jun 12, 1920 - Round Peak, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 14, 2003 - NC
       Buried:  - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
       Spouse: Alfred Amos Wiseman (1917-2003)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


9 F Mary Sue Lawrence

         Born: Aug 5, 1922 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jul 7, 2014
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Washington, NC
       Spouse: John Henry Respess, Jr. (1921-1971)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1938
       Spouse: Richard Swindell Craig (1928-2021)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1974 - Beaufort Co., NC


10 M Wade Boyles Lawrence

         Born: Mar 24, 1924 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 2, 2020
       Buried:  - Randolph Mem. Park, Asheboro, NC
       Spouse: Mary Eloise Whitesell (1925-2019)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC


11 F Jessie Alma Lawrence

         Born: Feb 22, 1927 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: May 21, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Fred Allred (1923-      )
         Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Level Cross, NC


12 M Bill J. Lawrence

         Born: Nov 26, 1928 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jun 11, 2006
       Buried:  - Centre Friends Meeting Cem., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Waldeen Coltrane Kearns (1929-2019)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1951 - Center Friends Church, Guilford Co., North Carolina, USA



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William Preston Lawrence and Sarah Stockton Stovall




Husband William Preston Lawrence

          AKA: Bill
         Born: May 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 1934 - Roanoke City Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John R. Lawrence (1840-1900)
       Mother: Lucy M. Gilbert (1841-      )


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Stockton Stovall

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Jul 11, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 1935
       Buried: Sep 2, 1935 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Dr., James Reed Stovall, M.D. (1811-1891)
       Mother: Mary J. Wingfield (1821-Bef 1870)



 Other Spouse: John W. Jamerson (1854-1885) - Oct 10, 1878 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M William R. Lawrence

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1936
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 F Ruby Grayson Lawrence

         Born: Nov 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Frank Henry Cunningham, Sr. (1886-      )
         Marr: Jun 2, 1909 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Cecile Lawrence

         Born: Oct 2, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 1989 - Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN
       Buried: Mar 8, 1989 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Cecil McChain Dunn (1890-1949)
         Marr: Dec 8, 1916 - Blountville, Sullivan Co., TN



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Stockton Stovall):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. II, 1879-1893", pp. 52 & 53, 18 Dec. 1889: W.P. Lawrence, 24, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o J.R. & M. Lawrence, married S.S. Jamerson, 35, widow, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.R. & M. Stovall.

Their marriage record transcription indicates that they were both widowers.


Notes: Marriage (John W. Jamerson):

From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 80 & 81, 10 Oct. 1878: John W. Jamerson, 24, single, born Rockingham Co., Va., S/o J.H. & J. Jamerson, married Sallie S. Stovall, 23, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.D. & M. Stovall.
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William Stover Lawrence and Nannie Elva Oakes




Husband William Stover Lawrence

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Walter Lawrence (1877-1949)
       Mother: Lelia Virginia Legwin (1879-1948)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nannie Elva Oakes

         Born: May 16, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: James Oliver Turner (1906-1989) - Dec 31, 1960 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Lorene Lawrence

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Esma Faye Lawrence

         Born: Jul 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1, 2021 - Forsyth Med., Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Harold Wayne Morley (1939-2007)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nannie Elva Oakes):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (James Oliver Turner):

He was once divorced and she once widowed. He worked for Morris Furniture Co., & she for Lacy Mfg. Co. Married by William C. Eicher, Min. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Walter Lawrence and Lelia Virginia Legwin




Husband William Walter Lawrence

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Mar 14, 1877 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
         Died: Jun 18, 1949 - VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence - Eanes Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Henry Meredith Lawrence (Bet 1852/1855-      )
       Mother: Victoria R. White (Bet 1849/1852-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1897-1898 - Caswell Co., NC



Wife Lelia Virginia Legwin

          AKA: Lillian, Nannie
         Born: Nov 16, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 25, 1948 - VA
       Buried:  - Lawrence - Eanes Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Charles Howard Legwin (1835-1896)
       Mother: Nancy Jane White (1841-1910)




Children
1 F Hattie Emma. Lawrence

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Charlie Samuel Lawrence

         Born: Oct 6, 1901 - VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1971
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ernestine Cordie Fuller (1900-1970)
         Marr: Abt 1928


3 F Novella Earle Lawrence

         Born: Oct 3, 1902 - VA
         Died: Mar 19, 1984 - Petersburg Gen. Hosp., Petersburg, VA
       Buried:  - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VA
       Spouse: Curtis Jerome Conner (1896-1929)
         Marr: Aug 17, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles Lee Adkins (1879-1942)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA


4 F Emilee P. Lawrence

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Virgie E. Lawrence

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M William Stover Lawrence

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jun 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 3, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie Elva Oakes (1910-2007)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Leona Mae Lawrence

         Born: Oct 28, 1908 - Salem (city), VA
         Died: Aug 7, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 9, 1954 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Elihu Franklin Vaughn (1905-1963)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M James Legwin Lawrence

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Sep 17, 1910 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1964 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: Louise Haskins (1910-1932)
         Marr: 1930
       Spouse: Gladys Mae Rigney (1918-1997)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1935 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Nannie V. Lawrence

         Born: 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Doris Lawrence

         Born: 1914 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Bulah Esther Lawrence

         Born: May 24, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 27, 1965 - Ruffin, Caswell Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 29, 1965 - Bethel UMC Cem., Pelham, NC
       Spouse: William Alfred Hammock (1918-1965)
         Marr: Oct 28, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lelia Virginia Legwin):

Per their granddaughter, Linda (Lawrence) Walker: Grandma and Grandpa were 1st cousins and their parents (Victoria and Nancy) didn't want them to get married, so they ran away to Caswell County, NC to get married.
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Wilson Fulton Lawrence and Sarah Etta Smith




Husband Wilson Fulton Lawrence

          AKA: Willis
         Born: Sep 18, 1880 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Dec 27, 1937
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC


       Father: William Anderson Lawrence (1849-1913)
       Mother: Matilda Jane Christian (1848-1936)


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Etta Smith

         Born: Sep 13, 1877 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 1, 1965 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC


Children
1 M William Christian Lawrence

          AKA: Willis
         Born: Jul 6, 1906 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Apr 12, 1942 - Ft. Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Callie Ada Dunbar (1910-1994)
         Marr: Dec 11, 1929 - Wythe Co., VA
       Spouse: Ethel Collins (1908-      )
         Marr: Oct 5, 1935 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


2 M Kermit Wilson Lawrence

         Born: May 12, 1913 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Feb 8, 1964 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried:  - White Plains Friends Cem., White Plains., NC
       Spouse: Ruth Elizabeth Margan (1914-      )
         Marr: May 21, 1937 - Spruce Pine, Mitchell Co., NC


3 F Ruth M. Lawrence

         Born: Sep 14, 1919 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
         Died: Sep 12, 2006 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 15, 2006 - Skyline Mem Gdns., Mt. Airy, NC
       Spouse: Curtis Romey Sawyers (1919-1995)
         Marr: Mar 6, 1945 - York Co., SC



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Etta Smith):

Both single.
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Woodrow Peace Lawrence and Mattie Grace Myers




Husband Woodrow Peace Lawrence

         Born: Feb 4, 1918 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Jan 10, 2008 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 13, 2008 - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC


       Father: William Jesse Lawrence (1886-1971)
       Mother: Catherine Virginia Sheppard (1888-1989)


     Marriage: Feb 10, 1943 - York Co., SC



Wife Mattie Grace Myers

         Born: Aug 11, 1924 - Wilkes Co., NC
         Died: Jul 14, 1987 - Elkin, Surry Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hollywood Cemetery, Elkin, Surry Co., NC


Children

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Jesse Samuel Pyrtle and Zella Ann Lawrence




Husband Jesse Samuel Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 25, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1933 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 9, 1933 - Waughtown Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: John Daniel Pyrtle (1813-      )
       Mother: Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence (1813/1815-      )


     Marriage: Nov 12, 1874 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC



Wife Zella Ann Lawrence

         Born: Jul 12, 1847 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 14, 1920 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 16, 1920 - Oakdale Cem., Mt. Airy, NC


       Father: James Henry Lawrence, Jr. (1810-1888)
       Mother: Charlotte Anne Smith (1830-      )




Children
1 M James Franklin Pyrtle

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Aug 24, 1875 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 29, 1938 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 30, 1938 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC
       Spouse: Elizabeth McCollum (1877-      )
         Marr: Oct 6, 1896 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
       Spouse: Alphe Tucker (1871-1945)
         Marr: Apr 23, 1911 - White Oak, Guilford Co., NC


2 F Mary Ida Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 31, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Sep 29, 1963 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 30, 1963 - Oaklawn Mem. Gdns., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: William Henry Atkins (1878-1942)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1900 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC


3 M William Austin Pyrtle

          AKA: Will
         Born: May 24, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Sissy Holley (1892-      )
         Marr: Apr 9, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Dora Jane Wells (1892-1983)
         Marr: Dec 6, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Nannie Morse Meeks (1891-1967)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


4 M John Andrew Pyrtle

         Born: Jul 16, 1882 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 16, 1922 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC



5 F Hessie Virginia Pyrtle

         Born: May 24, 1886 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1973 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hopewell Cem., Fork, SC
       Spouse: Gcoy Esyer Seal (1885-1966)
         Marr: May 17, 1908 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


6 F Bessie Lillian Pyrtle

         Born: Feb 6, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 4, 1918
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Slaydon (1888-      )
         Marr: Aug 11, 1912 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC


7 F Bertha May Pyrtle

         Born: Dec 23, 1891 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 18, 1918
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert F. Creed (1897-      )
         Marr: Feb 22, 1917 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC


8 M Jesse Millard Pyrtle

         Born: Jan 3, 1894 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 21, 1958 - Los Angeles, CA
       Buried: 




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Billie Thomas Lawson and Mary Lou Carter




Husband Billie Thomas Lawson

         Born: Nov 4, 1924 - Tipton, Moniteau, Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 26, 1950 - Fortuna, Moniteau Co., MO



Wife Mary Lou Carter

         Born: Jul 31, 1931 - Fortuna, Moniteau Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Virgil Oliver Carter (1892-1986)
       Mother: Beulah Marie Bridges (1901-1988)




Children

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C. T. Lawson and Sirai Virginia Mason




Husband C. T. Lawson

         Born: 1833-1834 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 14, 1867 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Sirai Virginia Mason

         Born: 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - VA
       Buried:  - William Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA


       Father: Christopher C. Mason (1805-      )
       Mother: Ruth Philpott (1810-1905)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sirai Virginia Mason):

Both single.
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Calvin James Lawson and Mary Elizabeth Davis




Husband Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971)
       Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)


     Marriage: Aug 1, 1966 - Hampton (city), VA



Wife Mary Elizabeth Davis

         Born: 1940 - Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Davis):

He was once divorced, & she was single. Married by Joseph B. Flowers, Min.; Div. Newport News, Va.
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Calvin James Lawson and Myrna Lee Witt




Husband Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Early Lawson (1896-1971)
       Mother: Mary Ann Rakes (1906-1995)


     Marriage: Jun 9, 1973 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Myrna Lee Witt

         Born: Dec 26, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard William Witt, Sr. (1909-1993)
       Mother: Willie Marie Biggs (1914-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Myrna Lee Witt):

His 2d (prev. div.) & her 3d (prev. div.). Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Henry Co., Va. Although, the orig. marr. cert. said his 2d marriage, it was his 3d.
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Robert Lee Turner and Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson




Husband Robert Lee Turner

         Born: Apr 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1960 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 13, 1960 - Horsepasture Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: George W. Turner (1884-1948)
       Mother: Martha A. Stone (1883-      )


     Marriage: Nov 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Clara Elizabeth Virginia Lawson

         Born: Dec 26, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Roy Arnold Meadows and Delphia Lee Lawson




Husband Roy Arnold Meadows

         Born: Aug 11, 1900 - VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 1974 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: William Joseph Meadows (1876-1944)
       Mother: Delaware Mildred Eanes (1879-1966)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Delphia Lee Lawson

         Born: Apr 8, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1964 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 3, 1964 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)




Children
1 F Alice L. Meadows

         Born: 1921 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Elsie Lee Meadows

         Born: Jul 11, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 11, 2007
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: James Saphonia Mullis (1905-1966)
         Marr: Jan 13, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Nancy C. Meadows

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1922 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Odessa A. Meadows

          AKA: Della
         Born: May 31, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2007 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Roy Maynard Taylor (1922-2001)
         Marr: Feb 23, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC



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Edgar Anderson Lawson and Jessie Helen Tobler




Husband Edgar Anderson Lawson

         Born: Jan 15, 1920 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2006 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried:  - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VA
     Marriage: Jun 22, 1940 - Floyd Co., VA



Wife Jessie Helen Tobler

         Born: 1923 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 2008
       Buried:  - C.C. Webb Cem., Hillsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Jessie Helen Tobler):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by A.N. Hylten (sic), Min. Div. Roanoke, Va.
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James Vermont O'Dell and Ella Kate Lawson




Husband James Vermont O'Dell

         Born: Mar 10, 1881 - VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1963 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1963 - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA


       Father: Squire James O'Dell (1837-1940)
       Mother: Lucy Ann Slate (1846-1930)


     Marriage: 1925



Wife Ella Kate Lawson

         Born: 1888 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 21, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Big A Cem., Stuart, VA


Children
1 M James Roosevelt Odell

         Born: Oct 6, 1927 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 2012 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 2012 - Old Well Christian Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: Carlene Holt (Cir 1932-2018)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1947 - Floyd Co., VA
       Spouse: Delores Jean Wilkins (1936-      )
         Marr: Feb 5, 1954 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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James D. Martin and Ellis Lawson




Husband James D. Martin

         Born: 1875 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 29, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Ellis Lawson

         Born: 1880 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Virgie Mae Martin

         Born: Apr 7, 1902 - VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 23, 1972 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: William Carroll Meadows (1902-1967)
         Marr: Jun 9, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Ellis Lawson):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Claude Swanson Martin and Emma Frances Lawson




Husband Claude Swanson Martin

         Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 1929 - Welch, McDowell Co., WV
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Emma Frances Lawson

         Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)



 Other Spouse: Joel Hubbard Stanley (1868-1958) - Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 M Richard Gravely Martin

         Born: Apr 1, 1922 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 1970 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 21, 1970 - Lawson Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 F Mildred Gray Martin

         Born: Dec 26, 1925 - Hensley, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Oct 24, 2005 - Snyder's Convalescent Home, Salem, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2005 - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Vincent Aubrey Eanes (1920-2004)
         Marr: Apr 3, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA


3 F Velma F. Martin

         Born: Jan 9, 1929 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ralph D. Anderson (1921-      )
         Marr: Apr 12, 1952 - LaGrange, Lagrange Co., IN



Notes: Marriage (Emma Frances Lawson):

In the 1930 census Emma, a widow, and her three children are living in the household of her Dad. The eldest child, Richard, was born Apr. 1, 1922, so it's likely that they married in 1921 (about June), but possibly earlier, but not before the date of the 1920 census, taken Feb. 6, 1920 where she is single and living with her parents.


Notes: Marriage (Joel Hubbard Stanley):

Both were once widowed. He was a farmer. Married by J.D. Cockram (sic), Min.
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Joel Hubbard Stanley and Emma Frances Lawson




Husband Joel Hubbard Stanley

         Born: Jan 22, 1868 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 1958 - Meadows of Dan, VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 1958 - Bell Spur Cem., Meadows of Dan, VA
     Marriage: Mar 9, 1938 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Emma Frances Lawson

         Born: Jun 29, 1904 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1974 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Hughes-Lawson Cem., Cruzes Store, Patrick Co., VA


       Father: Urias Fleming Lawson (1872-1935)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Fain (1874-1905)



 Other Spouse: Claude Swanson Martin (1900-1929) - Jun 19, 1921 - Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Emma Frances Lawson):

Both were once widowed. He was a farmer. Married by J.D. Cockram (sic), Min.


Notes: Marriage (Claude Swanson Martin):

In the 1930 census Emma, a widow, and her three children are living in the household of her Dad. The eldest child, Richard, was born Apr. 1, 1922, so it's likely that they married in 1921 (about June), but possibly earlier, but not before the date of the 1920 census, taken Feb. 6, 1920 where she is single and living with her parents.
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Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson and Elenora Martin




Husband Eppabroditis Sidney Lawson

          AKA: Epp
         Born: Mar 9, 1849 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1938 - King, NC
       Buried: Jun 1, 1938 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC
     Marriage: Apr 12, 1872 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Elenora Martin

          AKA: Nora
         Born: Sep 11, 1853 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 2, 1931 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 3, 1931 - Martin Cem., Lawsonville, Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Abraham Martin (1819-      )
       Mother: Eliza J. Moore (1820-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elenora Martin):

Married by William V. Shelton.
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Ernest Edward Lawson and Donna Elaine Talbott




Husband Ernest Edward Lawson

         Born: Feb 10, 1929
         Died: Oct 17, 1992
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 3, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Donna Elaine Talbott

         Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 6, 2012 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936)
       Mother: Elsie Maude Francis (1894-1976)




Children

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Vernon Ray Ponder and Florence Edith Lawson




Husband Vernon Ray Ponder

         Born: Feb 24, 1889 - McLennan Co., TX
         Died: Oct 20, 1968 - Austin, Travis Co., TX
       Buried: Oct 20, 1968 - Lorena, TX


       Father: Andrew Jackson Ponder (1852-1899)
       Mother: Margaret Ray Fuller (1854-1933)


     Marriage: Jan 1, 1916 - McLennan Co., TX



Wife Florence Edith Lawson

         Born: 1894 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Francis Randolph Lawson and Hilda Ruth Lawrence




Husband Francis Randolph Lawson

         Born: Abt 1927 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 22, 1951 - Wythe Co., VA



Wife Hilda Ruth Lawrence

         Born: Oct 25, 1933 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. (1908-      )
       Mother: Mildred Ruth Hall (Abt 1910-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Hilda Ruth Lawrence):

Both single. He was a Clerk-VIC. Married by J.B. Whitten, Jr., Min.
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Sam Pete Wilson and Gladys Irene Lawson




Husband Sam Pete Wilson

         Born: 1907 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Andrew Wilson (1871-1956)
       Mother: Rebecca Elizabeth Martin (1872-1943)


     Marriage: Nov 24, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Gladys Irene Lawson

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


Children
1 F Margaret Ann Wilson

         Born: Oct 25, 1945 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 7, 2020
       Buried: 




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Leonard Douglas Stowe and Ida Mae Lawson




Husband Leonard Douglas Stowe

         Born: Aug 15, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 25, 2012 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 27, 2012 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Aug 3, 1949 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ida Mae Lawson

         Born: Jun 5, 1926 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Oct 8, 2016 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Oct 11, 2016 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Gabriel Arthur Lawson (1884-1942)
       Mother: Lelia Oliver Hall (1883-1983)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ida Mae Lawson):

Married by H.T. Hylton, Min.
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James Early Lawson and Mary Ann Rakes




Husband James Early Lawson

         Born: Aug 20, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 1971 - Riverside Hosp., Newport News, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 1923-1924



Wife Mary Ann Rakes

         Born: Sep 17, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1995
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Joe Pruitt (1909-      ) - Jan 17, 1976 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lewis Clayborne McDaniel (1907-1998) - Jun 26, 1985 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Calvin James Lawson

         Born: Jul 1, 1925 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Lee Amburn (1928-      )
         Marr: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Emily Hill (1932-      )
         Marr: Sep 10, 1980 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Joe Pruitt):

Both prev. wid. Marr. by B. Lawson, Min.
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Neal Mack Thomas and Lou Annice Lawson




Husband Neal Mack Thomas

         Born: Apr 1, 1908 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1964 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 21, 1930 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Lou Annice Lawson

         Born: Mar 13, 1912 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 2003 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC

 Other Spouse: Kyle Montague Jeffries (1906-1973) - 1965-1966


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lou Annice Lawson):

He was 22 and she 18. Both born in Patrick Co., Va. S/o M.V. Thomas & Annise Lawson; D/o David Lawson & Hattie Clifton.
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Joseph Beverley O'Dell and Margaret Marie Lawson




Husband Joseph Beverley O'Dell

         Born: Oct 29, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1992 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Odell (1886-1961)
       Mother: Hattie Flanagan (1889-1982)


     Marriage: May 31, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Margaret Marie Lawson

         Born: Jan 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1998 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Marie Lawson):

He div. & she single. He was a truck driver. License dated May 31, 1941. Married by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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Gifford O'Dell Prillaman and Margaret Norene Lawson




Husband Gifford O'Dell Prillaman

         Born: Apr 10, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 16, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Marshall Prillaman (1897-1962)
       Mother: Nannie Susan Clark (1900-1989)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Margaret Norene Lawson

         Born: Oct 8, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 2015 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Oct 29, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Margaret Norene Lawson):

He was once divorced and she was single. He was in the U.S. Army and she was an inspector. Married by Chevis F. Horne, Min.



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