Caleb Adkins and Elizabeth Napier
Husband Caleb Adkins
Born: Abt 1819 - VA Died: Bef Jun 23, 1900 Buried:Marriage: Oct 9, 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Napier
Born: Jan 1832 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Benjamin Franklin Adkins
AKA: Bennie Born: Feb 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 1950 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Apr 10, 1950 - Whitmell Christian Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VASpouse: Lillie Mae Jones (1878-1961) Marr: Dec 17, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
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Caleb Adkins and Elmira G. Reynolds
Husband Caleb Adkins
Born: Nov 22, 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1916 Buried:
Father: Anderson Adkins (1806-1876) Mother: Nancy Booker Reynolds (1817-1894)
Marriage: Oct 4, 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elmira G. Reynolds
Born: 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Perry Green Reynolds (1814-1872) Mother: Cassandra W. Reynolds (1815- )
Children
1 F Equilla Adkins
Born: Sep 10, 1866 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 14, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Mar 15, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VASpouse: Matthew Elijah Turner (1848-1923) Marr: Jul 12, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M Joseph Cephus Adkins
AKA: Joe Born: Aug 28, 1868 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 23, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Julia Graves Rigney (1872-1951) Marr: Aug 22, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elmira G. Reynolds):
The marriage record transcription says they married on October 4, 1856, but a close family member says October 12. Thus, October 4 was probably the date of their marriage license, or maybe just a transcription error.
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Caleb Adkins and Permelia Lawrence
Husband Caleb Adkins
Born: Nov 22, 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1916 Buried:
Father: Anderson Adkins (1806-1876) Mother: Nancy Booker Reynolds (1817-1894)
Marriage: 1881
Wife Permelia Lawrence
AKA: Amelia Born: Jan 20, 1861 - VA Died: May 2, 1943 Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA
Children
1 M Leander A. Lawrence
AKA: Lee Born: Jan 12, 1882 - VA Died: Oct 15, 1945 Buried: - Lee Lawrence Cem., Callands, VASpouse: Minnie Green Kendrick (1872-1953) Marr: 1906 - VA
2 F Maggie Bell Lawrence
Born: May 1883 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 14, 1941 Buried: - Christian Tabernacle Cem., Callands, VASpouse: Houston Adkins (1887- ) Marr: Dec 17, 1909 - Caswell Co., NC
3 M John Lawrence
AKA: Johnnie Born: Feb 2, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1974 - VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Annie May Adkins (1898-1922) Marr: Dec 11, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Mary Gennia Rigney (1913-2000) Marr: Dec 26, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M James Lawrence
AKA: Jim Born: Apr 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 1954 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Feb 3, 1954 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Abbie Odell Adkins (1901-1970) Marr: Jan 27, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Buck Lawrence
Born: Mar 6, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 12, 1972 - VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Pearl Helen Rigney (1911-1995) Marr: Jul 13, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 M Bee Lawrence
Born: Dec 10, 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 5, 1968 Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Louise Adkins (1910-1990) Marr: Apr 8, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Caleb Monroe Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Napier
Husband Caleb Monroe Adkins, Sr.
Born: 1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Abt 1893 Buried:
Father: Henry Adkins, Sr. (1782- ) Mother: Elizabeth Rossett (1783- )
Marriage: Oct 9, 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Napier
AKA: Betsy Born: 1830-1832 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William A. Napier (1805- ) Mother: Damaris Reynolds (1805- )
Children
1 F Fanny Adkins
Born: 1854-1856 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Witcher Keen Adkins
Born: Jul 26, 1854 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 23, 1918 Buried: - Witcher - Adkins Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Louise E. Mahan (1848-1935) Marr: Feb 9, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M Caleb Monroe Adkins
Born: May 8, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 9, 1932 Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Selena Ellen Adkins (1854-1937) Marr: Dec 29, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Elizabeth Adkins
AKA: Betsy, Nannie Bett Born: May 14, 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Sep 17, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Wesley Wray Collins (1862-Bef 1944) Marr: Oct 30, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Uriah Adkins
Born: 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 M Berryman Adkins
Born: 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Caleb Monroe Adkins and Selena Ellen Adkins
Husband Caleb Monroe Adkins
Born: May 8, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 9, 1932 Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA
Father: Caleb Monroe Adkins, Sr. (1819-Abt 1893) Mother: Elizabeth Napier (1830/1832- )
Marriage: Dec 29, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Selena Ellen Adkins
Born: Dec 20, 1854 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 11, 1937 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VA
Father: Jackson Adkins (1815-1864) Mother: Elizabeth B. Adkins (1823-1908)
Children
1 M William S. Adkins
Born: Oct 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Floyd Monroe Adkins
Born: Jul 31, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jan 19, 1941 - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Nannie Kate Garrett (1890-1933) Marr: Sep 1, 1905 - Caswell Co., NC
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Ernest White Adkins and Carolyn Christine Adkins
Husband Ernest White Adkins
Born: Nov 13, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 2021 Buried: Feb 23, 2021 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Father: Fletcher Moses Adkins (1885-1958) Mother: Rosa Lee Myers (1890-1951)
Marriage: Feb 15, 1957 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Carolyn Christine Adkins
Born: Apr 17, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2020 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carolyn Christine Adkins):
He 23 and she 17. Both single, and born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He worked for the Dry Fork Milling Co. S/o Fketcger Adkins & Rosa Myers; D/o Carroll Adkins & Louise Smith. Marr. Feb. 15, 1957 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by Arthur P. Cooley, Min.
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Carrett Darcell Adkins, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth McCann
Husband Carrett Darcell Adkins, Jr.
AKA: C. D. Born: Nov 24, 1925 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 21, 1989 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Nov 23, 1946 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Elizabeth McCann
Born: Jan 7, 1929 - Milton, Caswell Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth McCann):
Married in a civil ceremony. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Junior Edward Pulliam and Carrie Tilley Adkins
Husband Junior Edward Pulliam
Born: Nov 13, 1913 Died: Aug 18, 1978 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC Buried:Marriage: Feb 20, 1976 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Carrie Tilley Adkins
Born: 1925-1926 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carrie Tilley Adkins):
Charles Lee Adkins and Elsie Glaydon Walker
Husband Charles Lee Adkins
Born: Oct 26, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1942 - Dinwiddie Co., VA Buried: Dec 23, 1942 - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VA
Father: Witcher Keen Adkins (1854-1918) Mother: Louise E. Mahan (1848-1935)
Marriage: Feb 12, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Elsie Glaydon Walker
Born: Dec 31, 1885 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 26, 1929 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA Buried: Jan 27, 1929 - Walker Cem., Snow Creek, VA
Father: Wiley Ward Walker (1853-1913) Mother: Mary Belle Davis (1866-1952)
Children
1 F Zellie M. Adkins
Born: Abt 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Margaret Glaydon Adkins
Born: Apr 17, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 12, 1989 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: Ralph Hughes McBride, Sheriff (1911-1962) Marr: Nov 25, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Geneva Mae Adkins
Born: Feb 15, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 19, 1999 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 22, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Homer Ernest Barger (1915-2002) Marr: Aug 24, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 M Charles L. Adkins
Born: Abt 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Nettie Frances Adkins
Born: Apr 15, 1915 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 30, 2001 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Forsyth Mem. Pk., Winston-Salem, NCSpouse: Espa Simmons Stanley (1914-1971) Marr: May 30, 1936 - Figsboro, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Robert Glenn Zimmerman (1905-1964) Marr: Sep 11, 1948 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
6 M Walter Walker Adkins
Born: Feb 2, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1973 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Stella Mae Holley (1918-1996) Marr: Nov 6, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Emma Grace Layton (1920-1973) Marr: Nov 25, 1964 - Chowan Co., NC
7 M George Bentley Adkins
Born: 1923 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Calvin Witcher Adkins
Born: Oct 11, 1924 - VA Died: Jun 16, 1981 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA Buried: - Walker Cem., Snow Creek, VA
9 F Mary Adkins
Born: 1928 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Elsie Glaydon Walker):
He 23 & she 20. Both single, and born Franklin Co., Va. S/o W.K. & L.E. Adkins; D/o W.W. & Mary Walker. Marr. Feb. 12, 1906, Franklin Co., Va.
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Charles Lee Adkins and Novella Earle Lawrence
Husband Charles Lee Adkins
Born: Oct 26, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1942 - Dinwiddie Co., VA Buried: Dec 23, 1942 - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VA
Father: Witcher Keen Adkins (1854-1918) Mother: Louise E. Mahan (1848-1935)
Marriage: Nov 18, 1933 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Novella Earle Lawrence
Born: Oct 3, 1902 - VA Died: Mar 19, 1984 - Petersburg Gen. Hosp., Petersburg, VA Buried: - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VA
Father: William Walter Lawrence (1877-1949) Mother: Lelia Virginia Legwin (1879-1948)
Other Spouse: Curtis Jerome Conner (1896-1929) - Aug 17, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
Children
1 M Percy Bryant Adkins
Born: Jun 20, 1934 - VA Died: Feb 19, 2013 Buried:
2 M Raymond Averret Adkins
Born: Feb 5, 1936 - Mecklenburg Co., VA Died: Sep 23, 2014 Buried: - Southlawn Mem. Park, Prince George Co., VASpouse: Barbara Ann Phillips (1939-2010) Marr: Bef 1957
3 M Cecil Delano Adkins
Born: Jun 11, 1939 - Dinwiddie Co., VA Died: May 22, 1940 - Sutherland, Dinwiddie Co., VA Buried: May 23, 1940 - Prospect Christian Ch. Cem., Dewitt, VA
4 M Garry Waverly Adkins
Born: Nov 24, 1941 - VA Died: Jun 25, 2008 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Novella Earle Lawrence):
He 54 & she 31. He was a farmer. S/o W.K. Adkins & Louise Mahan; D/o W.W. Lawrence & Lelia Legwin. Marr. Nov. 18, 1933 in Franklin Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Curtis Jerome Conner):
He 23 & she 16. He was a farmer. S/o J.W. & Leona Conner; D/o W.W. & L.V. Lawrence. Marr. Aug. 17, 1919, in Franklin Co., Va., by Geo. W. Hundley.
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Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Agnes Haynes
Husband Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr.
AKA: Charlie Born: Sep 6, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1990 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles W. Adkins (1886-1956) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Haskins (1891-1985)
Marriage: Nov 16, 1938 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Agnes Haynes
Born: Mar 20, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 17, 1995 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Orvid Edward Haynes (1890-1937) Mother: Josephine Eliza Amos (1887-1968)
Children
1 F Shirley Jane Adkins
Born: Jul 29, 1942 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 22, 2016 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: Oct 27, 2016 - Ch. of God of Prop. Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: James Roy Martin (1940-2017) Marr: Aft Oct 21, 1976
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Agnes Haynes):
Both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Wimbish, Min.
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Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr. and Mamie Frances Merricks
Husband Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr.
AKA: Charlie Born: Sep 6, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1990 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles W. Adkins (1886-1956) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Haskins (1891-1985)
Marriage: Jun 14, 1969 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mamie Frances Merricks
Born: Jan 24, 1913 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 8, 2008 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA Buried: Jul 10, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Other Spouse: Smith Walton Hedrick (1910-1989) - Dec 28, 1931 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Jesse Albert Brown (1911/1912- ) - Oct 18, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Frances Merricks):
Both were widowed; his 2d marriage and her 3d. Married by Carson V. Morris, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Smith Walton Hedrick):
Both single. Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Jesse Albert Brown):
His 3d marriage (previously divorced), and her 2d marriage (previously divorced). Married by Deroy C. Campbell, Min.
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Charles Reed Adkins and Mary Augusta Walker
Husband Charles Reed Adkins
AKA: Charlie Born: May 22, 1893 - VA Died: May 29, 1976 Buried: - John Adams Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., VA
Father: John Alvis Adkins (1859-1921) Mother: Nancy Adeline Wood (1860-1956)
Marriage:
Wife Mary Augusta Walker
AKA: Mollie Born: Apr 18, 1894 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 1966 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - John Adams Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., VA
Children
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Charles W. Adkins and Mary Elizabeth Haskins
Husband Charles W. Adkins
AKA: Charlie Born: Oct 8, 1886 - VA Died: Oct 27, 1956 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Nov 10, 1909 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Mary Elizabeth Haskins
AKA: Pinkie Born: Aug 31, 1891 - VA Died: Feb 21, 1985 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr.
AKA: Charlie Born: Sep 6, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1990 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Elizabeth Agnes Haynes (1922-1995) Marr: Nov 16, 1938 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Mamie Frances Merricks (1913-2008) Marr: Jun 14, 1969 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Elsie Ruby Adkins
Born: Oct 5, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 2, 2001 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Samuel Wilson Turner (1912-1987) Marr: Mar 21, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Grady Washington Adkins
Born: Oct 19, 1917 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 12, 2006 Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Edna Elizabeth Adkins
Born: Jul 26, 1919 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 2011 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VASpouse: Leslie Gold Mahan (1918-1986) Marr: Feb 3, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Haskins):
Charlie Carroll Adkins, Sr. and Ethel Belle Wallace
Husband Charlie Carroll Adkins, Sr.
Born: 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 25, 1939 - Museville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Museville Chr. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Adkins (1875-1950) Mother: Lillie Mae Jones (1878-1961)
Marriage: Dec 20, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ethel Belle Wallace
Born: Aug 13, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 2011 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA Buried: Aug 15, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John James Wallace (1869-1945) Mother: Rosa Bell Lawrence (1879-1937)
Other Spouse: Lewis Thomas Mator (1894-1967) - Aft Dec 25, 1939
Children
1 M Charlie Carroll Adkins, Jr.
AKA: Buck Born: Oct 22, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2005 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 6, 2005 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
2 F Clara Adkins
Born: Oct 3, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 1993 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: James Robert Smith (1914-1981) Marr: Aft Jun 26, 1952
3 M Luther Edward Adkins, Sr.
Born: Apr 24, 1931 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 1992 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Lois June Clark (1933-2022) Marr: Aft May 23, 1950
4 M Thomas Lee Adkins
Born: Apr 19, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 12, 1993 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
5 M James Russell Adkins
AKA: Tater Born: Apr 21, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 20, 1976 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
6 F Mary Louise Adkins
Born: Dec 15, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Adam Vernon Holder (1928-2007) Marr: Bef 1961
7 M Shields Russell Adkins
Born: May 7, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 2005 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Dec 23, 2005 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Katheryn Elaine Perry (1952-1999) Marr: Dec 31, 1983 - Campbell Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ethel Belle Wallace):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Lewis Thomas Mator):
Dec. 25, 1939 was the death date of her 1st husband.
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Charlie Carroll Adkins, Jr. and Dorothy Mae Crum
Husband Charlie Carroll Adkins, Jr.
AKA: Buck Born: Oct 22, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2005 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 6, 2005 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charlie Carroll Adkins, Sr. (1901-1939) Mother: Ethel Belle Wallace (1907-2011)
Marriage: Jul 21, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Mae Crum
Born: Dec 16, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Mae Crum):
He was single, & she once divorced. He worked at a car wash. Married by Richard Smith, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Joseph Hampton Frith and Chester Irene Adkins
Husband Joseph Hampton Frith
Born: Nov 30, 1917 - Vulcan, Mingo Co., WV Died: Jan 28, 1970 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Feb 25, 1939 - New Castle, Craig Co., VA
Wife Chester Irene Adkins
AKA: Ches Born: Jul 25, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 18, 2015 - Winchester Med. Ctr., Winchester, VA Buried: Feb 23, 2015 - Cedarwood Cem., Edinburg, VA
Father: Samuel Gilmore Adkins (1895-1957) Mother: Mary Love Wells (1901-1984)
Other Spouse: Charles Hendrix Hickman (1924-1965) - Oct 22, 1948 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
Other Spouse: Mason Roger Johnson (1915-2006) - Oct 25, 1981 - Fairfax Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Chester Irene Adkins):
He was 22 and she 21, Both single. He was born in Mingo, WV, & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Joseph Milton Frith & Nannie Sue Dodson; D/o S.G. Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by John E. Grasty, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Hendrix Hickman):
He was single, & she once divorced. He was 24 and she 29. He was born in Boyd, Md., & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Lester Hampton & Frances Burdette; D/o Samuel Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by Fred V. Poag, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Mason Roger Johnson):
3rd marr. for both. He was previously divorced, & she widowed. He was 66 and she 62. S/o Leonard E. Johnson & Mary E. Hellmick; D/o Samuel Gilmore Adkins & Mary Love Wells. Married by Kenneth J. Schmidt, Bapt. Pastor.
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Charles Hendrix Hickman and Chester Irene Adkins
Husband Charles Hendrix Hickman
Born: Aug 5, 1924 - Boyd, Montgomery Co., MD Died: Aug 22, 1965 - Quantico, Prince William Co., VA Buried: - Mount Comfort Cemetery, Fairfax Co., VAMarriage: Oct 22, 1948 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
Wife Chester Irene Adkins
AKA: Ches Born: Jul 25, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 18, 2015 - Winchester Med. Ctr., Winchester, VA Buried: Feb 23, 2015 - Cedarwood Cem., Edinburg, VA
Father: Samuel Gilmore Adkins (1895-1957) Mother: Mary Love Wells (1901-1984)
Other Spouse: Joseph Hampton Frith (1917-1970) - Feb 25, 1939 - New Castle, Craig Co., VA
Other Spouse: Mason Roger Johnson (1915-2006) - Oct 25, 1981 - Fairfax Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Chester Irene Adkins):
He was single, & she once divorced. He was 24 and she 29. He was born in Boyd, Md., & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Lester Hampton & Frances Burdette; D/o Samuel Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by Fred V. Poag, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Joseph Hampton Frith):
He was 22 and she 21, Both single. He was born in Mingo, WV, & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Joseph Milton Frith & Nannie Sue Dodson; D/o S.G. Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by John E. Grasty, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Mason Roger Johnson):
3rd marr. for both. He was previously divorced, & she widowed. He was 66 and she 62. S/o Leonard E. Johnson & Mary E. Hellmick; D/o Samuel Gilmore Adkins & Mary Love Wells. Married by Kenneth J. Schmidt, Bapt. Pastor.
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Mason Roger Johnson and Chester Irene Adkins
Husband Mason Roger Johnson
Born: Mar 3, 1915 - WV Died: Mar 2, 2006 Buried: - Cedarwood Cem., Edinburg, VAMarriage: Oct 25, 1981 - Fairfax Co., VA
Wife Chester Irene Adkins
AKA: Ches Born: Jul 25, 1919 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 18, 2015 - Winchester Med. Ctr., Winchester, VA Buried: Feb 23, 2015 - Cedarwood Cem., Edinburg, VA
Father: Samuel Gilmore Adkins (1895-1957) Mother: Mary Love Wells (1901-1984)
Other Spouse: Joseph Hampton Frith (1917-1970) - Feb 25, 1939 - New Castle, Craig Co., VA
Other Spouse: Charles Hendrix Hickman (1924-1965) - Oct 22, 1948 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Chester Irene Adkins):
3rd marr. for both. He was previously divorced, & she widowed. He was 66 and she 62. S/o Leonard E. Johnson & Mary E. Hellmick; D/o Samuel Gilmore Adkins & Mary Love Wells. Married by Kenneth J. Schmidt, Bapt. Pastor.
Notes: Marriage (Joseph Hampton Frith):
He was 22 and she 21, Both single. He was born in Mingo, WV, & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Joseph Milton Frith & Nannie Sue Dodson; D/o S.G. Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by John E. Grasty, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Hendrix Hickman):
He was single, & she once divorced. He was 24 and she 29. He was born in Boyd, Md., & she in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Lester Hampton & Frances Burdette; D/o Samuel Adkins & Mary Wells. Married by Fred V. Poag, Min.
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James Robert Smith and Clara Adkins
Husband James Robert Smith
Born: Aug 3, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 14, 1981 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Aft Jun 26, 1952
Wife Clara Adkins
Born: Oct 3, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 1993 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charlie Carroll Adkins, Sr. (1901-1939) Mother: Ethel Belle Wallace (1907-2011)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Clara Adkins):
Jun. 26, 1952 is his divorced date from his 1st wife.
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Christopher Columbus Woodall and Clara Emma Adkins
Husband Christopher Columbus Woodall
AKA: Chris Born: Jul 10, 1879 - Sweetland, Lincoln Co., WV Died: Sep 9, 1945 - Cabell Co., WV Buried: - Oaklawn Mem. Pk., Barboursville, WV
Father: Daniel Jefferson Woodall (1819-1900) Mother: Mary Louvena Catherine Davis (1839-Aft 1914)
Marriage:
Wife Clara Emma Adkins
Born: 1877 - WV Died: Buried:
Father: Milton Adkins (1846- ) Mother: Susan Hager (1851- )
Children
1 M Jesse James Woodall
Born: Feb 25, 1905 - Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV Died: May 10, 1992 - Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV Buried:Spouse: Hila Eve Dunlap (1913-1986) Marr: Oct 29, 1929 - Lincoln Co., WV
2 M Frank James Woodall
Born: Mar 4, 1907 - Lincoln Co., WV Died: Mar 10, 1969 Buried: - Hayslett Cem., Lincoln Co., WVSpouse: Ada Adkins (1908- ) Marr: Apr 16, 1929 - Boone Co., WV
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Stewart Swanson Wells and Clara Mae Adkins
Husband Stewart Swanson Wells
AKA: Tojo Born: Dec 23, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 2004 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Eddie Lawrence Wells (1891-1985) Mother: Clara Love Reynolds (1892-1967)
Marriage: Dec 18, 1946 - Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Clara Mae Adkins
Born: Mar 13, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 29, 1978 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Henry George Adkins (1906-1980) Mother: Fannie Alma Doss (1909-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Clara Mae Adkins):
Both single. He worked in cotton mills, & she did textile work. Married by Paul K. Beal, Min.
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Clarence Jerry Adkins and Frances Arlene Rigney
Husband Clarence Jerry Adkins
Born: Oct 11, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 21, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willard Neal Adkins (1916-1981) Mother: Edith Mable Adkins (1922-2003)
Marriage: Oct 19, 1965 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Frances Arlene Rigney
Born: Jun 20, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Walter Rigney (1920-1979) Mother: Inez Rigney (1919-1986)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Frances Arlene Rigney):
1st marr. for both. He was a farmer. Married by J.P. Pxxxxx (sic), Min.
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Clarence Jerry Adkins and Effie Lucy Paschal
Husband Clarence Jerry Adkins
Born: Oct 11, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 21, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Willard Neal Adkins (1916-1981) Mother: Edith Mable Adkins (1922-2003)
Marriage: Oct 26, 1969 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Effie Lucy Paschal
Born: May 20, 1953 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Effie Lucy Paschal):
He 26 and she 16. His 2nd marr. (prev. div.), and her 1st. S/o Willard Neal & Edity Adkins; D/o Thomas Leonard Paschal & Nettie Irene Allen. Marr. Oct. 20, 1969 in Danville, Va., in a civil ceremony.
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Claude Birman Adkins and Virgie May Adkins
Husband Claude Birman Adkins
Born: Oct 8, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 29, 1976 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: Henry Gilmer Adkins (1862-1940) Mother: Hallie Reynolds (1858-1902)
Marriage: Feb 23, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Virgie May Adkins
Born: Mar 21, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 1974 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: William Owen Adkins (1866-1918) Mother: Nancy A. Gibson (1873-1932)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virgie May Adkins):
He was divorced and she was single.
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Claude James Adkins and Minnie Belcher
Husband Claude James Adkins
Born: Feb 17, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 1, 1948 - Big Lick Dist., Roanoke Co., VA Buried: Jan 3, 1948 - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: William Neal Adkins (1855-1927) Mother: Sallie Ann Malissa Reynolds (1856-1923)
Marriage: Nov 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Minnie Belcher
AKA: Nannie Born: Dec 1, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 9, 1960 - Botetourt Co., VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
Father: Robert P. Belcher (1850-1908) Mother: Maggie A. Hubbard (1857-1888)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Belcher):
He 23 & she 24. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o W.N. & Malissa Adkins; D/o R.P. & Maggie Belcher. Marr. Nov 1904 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. (Note: Of the two available transcriptions, both only show the month, year, & place).
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Clifton Ford Amos and Connie Green Adkins
Husband Clifton Ford Amos
Born: Sep 18, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 3, 1990 Buried: - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Jacob Andrew Amos (1875-1936) Mother: Emma A. Ramsey (1881-1971)
Marriage: Dec 29, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Connie Green Adkins
Born: Jan 10, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 17, 1983 Buried: - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Jessie James Adkins (1882-1961) Mother: Eunice Green Kendrick (1878-1949)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Connie Green Adkins):
Costa True Adkins, Sr. and Annie Mae Haskins
Husband Costa True Adkins, Sr.
Born: Dec 1, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 1968 Buried:
Father: Henry Gilmer Adkins (1862-1940) Mother: Hallie Reynolds (1858-1902)
Marriage: Feb 8, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Annie Mae Haskins
Born: 1900 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Wintalon Jovote Adkins
Born: Dec 30, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Harry Thomas Odell (1921-2012) Marr: Feb 21, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Marsh Floyd Agee (1929-2001) Marr: Feb 9, 1957 - Chesterfield Co., SCSpouse: Herbert Reamy Leake (1916-1974) Marr: Dec 30, 1970 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
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David L. Adkins and Nannie S. Bennett
Husband David L. Adkins
Born: 1867 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 6, 1887 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Nannie S. Bennett
Born: 1868 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Russell P. Adkins
Born: 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Annie B. Wyatt (1894- ) Marr: Dec 18, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie S. Bennett):
David Oliver Adkins and Erma Lee Hundley
Husband David Oliver Adkins
Born: Jun 23, 1927 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2009 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: Feb 24, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Everett Adkins (1892-1963) Mother: Sally Blanche Eggleston (1892-1982)
Marriage: Jan 8, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Erma Lee Hundley
Born: May 30, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 2018 Buried: Sep 20, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Leo Frank Hundley (1905-1977) Mother: Nannie Lou Stone (1904-1960)
Children
1 M Bobby Lee Adkins
Born: Jan 20, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Erma Lee Hundley):
He 25 & she 20. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va., & she Henry Co., Va. He was a brick mason & she did textile work. S/o Thomas Edward Adkins & Sallie Blanche Eggleston; D/o Leo Frank Hundley & Nannie Lou. Stone. Marr. Jan. 8, 1954 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Ernest Alpheus Pritchhard and Doris Adkins
Husband Ernest Alpheus Pritchhard
Born: May 25, 1914 - Norfolk (city), VA Died: Dec 6, 1995 - Radford (city), VA Buried: - Westhampton Memorial Park, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., VAMarriage: Feb 22, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Doris Adkins
Born: Apr 13, 1916 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 1995 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA Buried: - Westhampton Memorial Park, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., VA
Father: William Thomas Adkins, Sr. (1876-1940) Mother: Lula Ossie Belcher (1876-1974)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Adkins):
He 24 & she 23. Both single. He born S. Norfolk, Va., & she Danville, Va., He worked for DuPont. S/o Joseph A. Pritchard & Sophia Burnham; D/o William Thos. Adkins & Lula Belcher. Marr. Feb. 22, 1941 in Danville, Va., by John B. Winn, Min.
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William Lee Young, Jr. and Dorothy Adkins
Husband William Lee Young, Jr.
Born: Sep 8, 1911 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 8, 2006 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VAMarriage: Oct 5, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Adkins
Born: Apr 13, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 2001 - Richmond, Henrico Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: William Thomas Adkins, Sr. (1876-1940) Mother: Lula Ossie Belcher (1876-1974)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Adkins):
He 35 & she 29. Both single. He born Chatham, Va., & she Danville, Va. He was Ass't. Mgr. for C&P Telephone. S/o William Lee Young & Grace Demott; D/o William Thomas Adkins & Lula Belcher. Marr. Oct. 5, 1946 in Danville, Va., by John B. Winn, Min.
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James William Nance and Dorothy Louise Adkins
Husband James William Nance
Born: Mar 20, 1928 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Nov 19, 1999 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: William Hardy Nance (1905-1968) Mother: Ola Ann Nickelston (1909-1984)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Louise Adkins
Born: Nov 22, 1930 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 11, 2022 - UNC Rockingham Rehab. & Nur. Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: - Whites Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Louise Adkins):
Both single. He worked in a saw mill. Married by W.E. Hardy, Min.
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Dover Cleveland Adkins and Mary Jane Harris
Husband Dover Cleveland Adkins
Born: Oct 11, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 28, 2002 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Grover Cleveland Adkins (1885-1960) Mother: Mary Lesly Draper (1884-1942)
Marriage: Jan 16, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Harris
Born: Dec 6, 1909 - Webster Co., West VA Died: Jun 14, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Walter Harris (1871-1926) Mother: Pencie Ann Ingram (1883-1952)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Harris):
Both 40 & single. He born Henry Co., Va., & she Webster Co., WV. He worked for V.M. Draper Mfg., & she a secretary for Va. Underwear Corp. S/o Grover Cleveland Adkins & Mary Leslie Draper; D/o James Walker Harris & Pencie Ingram. Marr. Jan. 16, 1954 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min. (Her tombstone shows birth as 1909, making her 45 not 40 when married.)
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Drewry Hiram Adkins and Clara Lee Shorter
Husband Drewry Hiram Adkins
AKA: Drew Born: Jan 1, 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried:
Father: Henry Smith Adkins (1853- ) Mother: Louisa Angeline Myers (1852/1855- )
Marriage: Apr 11, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Clara Lee Shorter
Born: Jan 21, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 9, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Tyler King Shorter (1864-1935) Mother: Nancy Emma Minter (1878-1970)
Other Spouse: Sam Ernest Lynch (1898-1978) - Dec 28, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 M Bernard Hiram Adkins
AKA: Bunk Born: Nov 26, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1987 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 19, 1987 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Larrie Lucille Wells (1916-2013) Marr: Mar 27, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Vivian Alise Adkins
Born: 1924 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: May 12, 2010 - Collinsville, VA Buried: May 14, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Walter Edward Minter (1920-1985) Marr: Aug 2, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Rebecca Drew Adkins
AKA: Becky Born: Oct 30, 1926 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 25, 2020 Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Walter Lee Pulliam (1926-1983) Marr: Mar 18, 1944 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Clara Lee Shorter):
He 26 & she 18. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Henry & Angeline Adkins; D/o Tyler & Nancy Shorter.
Notes: Marriage (Sam Ernest Lynch):
Both 33. He single & she a widow. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va., & she Henry Co., Va. S/o John & Rebecca Lynch; D/o Tyler Shorter & Nancy Minter. Marr. Dec. 28, 1931 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Willard Neal Adkins and Edith Mable Adkins
Husband Willard Neal Adkins
Born: Mar 16, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 22, 1981 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Father: William Barten Adkins (1888-1954) Mother: Virginia Wade Adkins (1889-1974)
Marriage: Dec 4, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edith Mable Adkins
Born: Feb 3, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 2003 - Campbell Co., VA Buried: - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
Children
1 M Clarence Jerry Adkins
Born: Oct 11, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 21, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Edith Mable Adkins):
Both single. He was a farmer. Married by F. Hubert Morris, Min.
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Carlton Dyer Oakley and Edna Adkins
Husband Carlton Dyer Oakley
Born: May 7, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 2011 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Sep 29, 2011 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
Father: William Ballard Oakley (1893-1946) Mother: Annie Mae Stanley (1900-1990)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Edna Adkins
Born: Dec 9, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 14, 2012 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
Father: Grover Cleveland Adkins (1885-1960) Mother: Mary Lesly Draper (1884-1942)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Adkins):
He 23 & she 22. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked for VM Draper Lumber Co., & she a clerk. S/o William Ballard Oakley & Annie Mae Stanley; D/o Grover Cleveland Adkins & Mary Leslie Draper. Marr. Dec. 24, 1945 in Henry Co., Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Leslie Gold Mahan and Edna Elizabeth Adkins
Husband Leslie Gold Mahan
Born: Nov 4, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1986 - Climax, VA Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VAMarriage: Feb 3, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edna Elizabeth Adkins
Born: Jul 26, 1919 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 2011 - Gretna Health & Rehab Ctr., Gretna, VA Buried: - Greenpond Bap. Ch. Cem., Climax, VA
Father: Charles W. Adkins (1886-1956) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Haskins (1891-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Elizabeth Adkins):
Both single, both 21, and both born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Abner & Eula Mahan; D/o Charlie Adkins & Pinke Haskins. Married by W.L. Naff, Min.
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Cyril Thomas Matherly and Edna Irene Adkins
Husband Cyril Thomas Matherly
AKA: Cy Born: Dec 31, 1919 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 2000 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles Watson Matherly, Sr. (1895-1979) Mother: Sallie Jane Norcutt (1891-1971)
Marriage: Sep 20, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edna Irene Adkins
Born: Apr 2, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 4, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edna Irene Adkins):
He was 21 and she 18. Both single, and born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a mill worker. S/o Charlie Matherly & Sallie Norcutt; D/o James Neal Adkins & Hattie G. Dodd. Married by R.J. McLees, Min.
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John Walter Coleman and Effie Jane Adkins
Husband John Walter Coleman
Born: Nov 15, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VA
Father: John Harvey Coleman (1888-1970) Mother: Theora Lillian Eggleston (1892-1957)
Marriage: May 12, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Effie Jane Adkins
Born: Sep 6, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 12, 1964 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VA
Father: Grover Cleveland Adkins (1885-1960) Mother: Mary Lesly Draper (1884-1942)
Children
1 M Charles Edward Coleman
Born: Nov 25, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2011 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VA
2 M John Harvey Coleman
Born: Dec 10, 1946 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VA
3 M Howard Cleveland Coleman
Born: Dec 10, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 27, 2012 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Aug 30, 2012 - Coleman Cem., Figsboro, VASpouse: Sandra Ann Tosh (1955-2010) Marr: Jun 12, 1973 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Effie Jane Adkins):
Both 33, single, & born Henry Co., Va. He was a pipe fitter, & she worked for Jobber's Pants Co. S/o John Hardin Coleman & Ora Eggleston; D/o Grover Cleveland Adkins & Mary Leslie Draper. Marr. May 12, 1945 in Henry Co., Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min. (Marr. date clearly looks like 1949, but all other dates 1945.)
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Elijah Adkins and Mary Anne Adkins
Husband Elijah Adkins
Born: Jun 17, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 22, 1967 - Central State Hosp., Petersburg, VA Buried:
Father: John Coleman Adkins (1873-1954) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Adkins (1868-1937)
Marriage: Dec 26, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Anne Adkins
Born: Cir 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Minnie Mazelle Adkins
Born: Jul 17, 1927 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Aug 15, 2011 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Joseph Samuel Parsons, Sr. (1926-1996) Marr: Jul 2, 1947 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: George Thomas Hutson, Jr. (1926-1996) Marr: Bef 1953
Notes: Marriage (Mary Anne Adkins):
Elisha Kemp Adkins and Edith Marjorie Edwards
Husband Elisha Kemp Adkins
AKA: E. K. Born: Apr 15, 1917 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Oct 12, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Edith Marjorie Edwards
AKA: Margie Born: Jul 9, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Callihill Ward Edwards (1882-1952) Mother: Janie Wright (1888-1944)
Other Spouse: Julian Parrish (1915-1995) - Oct 29, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edith Marjorie Edwards):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Julian Parrish):
He was single and she was once divorced. He was a farmer, she did office work. Their license was issued Oct. 29, 1949 in Danville, Va., and they were married by Howard M. Lee, Min.
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Elisha Kemp Adkins and Theresa Patricia Watkins
Husband Elisha Kemp Adkins
AKA: E. K. Born: Apr 15, 1917 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 15, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage:
Wife Theresa Patricia Watkins
AKA: Pat Born: Dec 17, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 2, 2013 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 7, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Clyde Jasper Watkins (1917-2012) Mother: Gertrude Stone (1916-1997)
Children
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Wesley Wray Collins and Elizabeth Adkins
Husband Wesley Wray Collins
Born: Oct 1862 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Bef Sep 15, 1944 Buried:
Father: Ira Collins (1829-1864) Mother: Jane A. Wray (1824- )
Marriage: Oct 30, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Adkins
AKA: Betsy, Nannie Bett Born: May 14, 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1944 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Sep 17, 1944 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Caleb Monroe Adkins, Sr. (1819-Abt 1893) Mother: Elizabeth Napier (1830/1832- )
Children
1 M Chappie Whitehead Collins
Born: Sep 28, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1972 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Collins Fam. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Anna Eliza Adkins (1895-1963) Marr: Jan 24, 1916 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Adkins):
He was 26 and she 24. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Ira & J.A. Collins; D/o Caleb & Elizth Adkins.
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Richard Shockley and Elizabeth Adkins
Husband Richard Shockley
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: - VA
Wife Elizabeth Adkins
Born: 1754 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William V. Adkins, Sr. (1721- ) Mother: Lydia Owens (1724-1782)
Children
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Jackson Adkins and Elizabeth B. Adkins
Husband Jackson Adkins
AKA: Jack Born: 1815 - Museville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 14, 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Henry Adkins Cem., Museville, VAMarriage: Jul 29, 1839 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth B. Adkins
AKA: Betsy Born: Jun 1823 - Museville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 1908 - Vashti, Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Henry Adkins Cem., Museville, VA
Children
1 F Elizabeth Adkins
Born: 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Green Berry Adkins
AKA: Green Born: Jan 11, 1842 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 20, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Green Berry Adkins Farm Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Martha Eleanor Lawrence (1852-1920) Marr: Dec 18, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Polly W. Adkins
Born: 1843 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Isabella Adkins
Born: 1847 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M Lewis Adkins
Born: Apr 24, 1848 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 8, 1926 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Feb 9, 1926 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VASpouse: Betty Bradley (Cir 1853- )
6 F Agnes Adkins
Born: 1851 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 M Enoch C. Adkins
Born: Dec 22, 1851 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 29, 1928 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Mar 1, 1928 - McNealy Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Eveline Jackson McNealy (1853-1925) Marr: Aug 17, 1872 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
8 F Selena Ellen Adkins
Born: Dec 20, 1854 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jan 11, 1937 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Lawrence-Adkins Cem., Museville, VASpouse: Caleb Monroe Adkins (1856-1932) Marr: Dec 29, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
9 M John Gibson Adkins
Born: Oct 25, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 F Lucy M. Adkins
Born: Oct 25, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
11 M Henry A. Adkins
Born: 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Claude Hamilton Kirk and Elizabeth Kathryn Adkins
Husband Claude Hamilton Kirk
Born: Dec 28, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 16, 1975 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Kirk Cem., Penhook, VAMarriage: Dec 29, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Kathryn Adkins
AKA: Lizzie Kate Born: Apr 24, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 1965 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Children
1 M Oscar Hedrick Kirk
Born: Aug 2, 1909 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Sep 23, 1978 - Hillsborough Co., FL Buried:Spouse: Gladys Elizabeth Atkins (1912- ) Marr: Jun 26, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Gladys Hazel Kirk
Born: Dec 17, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 2000 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VASpouse: Luther N. Lipford (1911-1931) Marr: Aug 17, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Harvey Lee Hudgins (1912-1972) Marr: Dec 3, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Elizabeth Katheryn Kirk
Born: May 7, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 2, 1994 - Monroe, Union Co., NC Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Kathryn Adkins):
John Britton Shorter, Sr. and Elsie Doris Adkins
Husband John Britton Shorter, Sr.
Born: Oct 1, 1897 - VA Died: Jul 27, 1971 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: Jul 29, 1971 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Father: William Benjamin Shorter (1872-1935) Mother: Nancy Anne Fuller (1869-1956)
Marriage: Jan 2, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elsie Doris Adkins
Born: Nov 7, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 30, 1986 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Children
1 M Samuel Adkins Shorter
Born: Dec 30, 1921 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1986 - Hernando Co., FL Buried: - Florida Hills Mem, Gdns., Spring Hill, FLSpouse: Emma Klara Rehm (1922-1991) Marr: Aft Oct 11, 1945
2 F Ivelle Anne Shorter
Born: Jun 16, 1923 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 3, 2012 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Robert Emmett Saunders, Jr. (1922-1975) Marr: Dec 24, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 M John Britton Shorter, Jr.
Born: May 31, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 2018 - Lynchburg (city), VA Buried: Oct 6, 2018 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Dorothy Cecile Farmer (1925-1997) Marr: Dec 25, 1946 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 M Bobby Clark Shorter
Born: Jun 14, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 16, 2006 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: May 19, 2006 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Josephine Walker (1930-2006) Marr: Apr 25, 1950 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M James William Shorter
Born: Nov 1, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 14, 1969 - San Diego Co., CA Buried:
6 M Thomas Delano Shorter
Born: Dec 3, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 31, 2022 Buried: Nov 4, 2022 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
7 F Nancy Elizabeth Shorter
Born: Mar 21, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 1999 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Hollywood Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VASpouse: James Kenneth West (1933-1999) Marr: Jan 25, 1957 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
8 M Vincent Reynolds Shorter
Born: Aug 14, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2024 Buried: Mar 8, 2024 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
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Samuel Wilson Turner and Elsie Ruby Adkins
Husband Samuel Wilson Turner
AKA: Sam Willie Born: Oct 18, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 1987 - Falls Ch., Fairfax Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: William Belcher Turner (1889-1970) Mother: Ella Kate Wingfield (1886-1934)
Marriage: Mar 21, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Elsie Ruby Adkins
Born: Oct 5, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 2, 2001 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Charles W. Adkins (1886-1956) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Haskins (1891-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Elsie Ruby Adkins):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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James H. Pruitt and Elva Adkins
Husband James H. Pruitt
AKA: Jim Born: 1889 - VA Died: Bef May 9, 1928 Buried:
Father: Henry Anderson Adkins (1859-Bef 1946) Mother: Ada G. Pruitt (1870-1946)
Marriage: Jan 24, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Elva Adkins
Born: May 1, 1893 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: May 9, 1928 - Callands (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: May 10, 1928 - Adkins Fam. Cem., Callands, VA
Father: Henry Smith Adkins (1853- ) Mother: Adeline Lynch (1879- )
Children
1 M Joseph Pruitt
AKA: Joe Born: Jun 22, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1983 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Stegall-Harris-Pruitt Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Martha Susan Stegall (1901-1970) Marr: Jan 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Johnny Pruitt
Born: May 13, 1916 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 20, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Rachel Lee Hankins (1920-2005) Marr: Oct 25, 1941 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
3 M Cephus Mark Pruitt
Born: Nov 11, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 1990 - Keeling, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Janie May McGregor (1922-1950) Marr: Dec 24, 1943 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Madie Odelle Gauldin (1932- ) Marr: May 11, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elva Adkins):
He 25 & she 18. He's a farmer. Marr. Jan. 24, 1909 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by W.C. Clark.
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Enoch C. Adkins and Eveline Jackson McNealy
Husband Enoch C. Adkins
Born: Dec 22, 1851 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Feb 29, 1928 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Mar 1, 1928 - McNealy Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Jackson Adkins (1815-1864) Mother: Elizabeth B. Adkins (1823-1908)
Marriage: Aug 17, 1872 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Eveline Jackson McNealy
Born: Mar 13, 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 2, 1925 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Feb 3, 1925 - McNealy Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Elijah Jackson McNealy (Abt 1828- ) Mother: Sarah Kendrick (Abt 1831- )
Children
1 M John Coleman Adkins
Born: Jun 29, 1873 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Dec 31, 1954 - Axton (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 2, 1955 - Family Cem., Callands, VASpouse: Mary Elizabeth Adkins (1868-1937) Marr: Nov 15, 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 M William D. Adkins
Born: Dec 1, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Royal Flurnoy Adkins
AKA: Roy Born: Aug 15, 1880 - 2d Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1951 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Emma Essie Martin (1884-1945) Marr: Feb 22, 1901 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
4 F Sarah Daisy Adkins
Born: Oct 27, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 20, 1959 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Nov 22, 1959 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Stonewall Jackson Kendrick (1868-1949) Marr: Aug 27, 1899 - Caswell Co., NC
5 M Thomas Cleveland Adkins
Born: Nov 8, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1958 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 17, 1958 - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Sallie Kendrick (1881-1953) Marr: Dec 27, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Eveline Jackson McNealy):
Other later translations show 1851, but the orig. early translation is clearly 1852, but day could be either 17th or 14th; other 4s on the page are distinct, thus, presumed a 7. Married by Jacob Dale or Dall (last letter isn't clear).
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Matthew Elijah Turner and Equilla Adkins
Husband Matthew Elijah Turner
Born: May 10, 1848 - Bedford Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1923 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Father: Josiah Turner (1812- ) Mother: Almara Witcher (1811- )
Marriage: Jul 12, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Equilla Adkins
Born: Sep 10, 1866 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 14, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Mar 15, 1930 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Father: Caleb Adkins (1848-1916) Mother: Elmira G. Reynolds (1849- )
Children
1 F Mary Berta Turner
AKA: Bertie Born: Sep 24, 1888 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 9, 1928 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Buried: Jul 10, 1928 - Adkins-Oakes Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: William Henry Oakes (1880-1969) Marr: Mar 16, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Equilla Adkins):
He 38 and she 20. He born Bedford, Va., & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Josiah & Almay Turner; D/o Caleb J. & Almyre Adkins.
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Henry Oscar Reynolds and Ercie Adkins
Husband Henry Oscar Reynolds
Born: Mar 21, 1890 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Oct 17, 1959 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Allen Reynolds (1865-1938) Mother: Nellie Edwards Kendrick (1865-1963)
Marriage: Apr 28, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ercie Adkins
Born: Jun 19, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 1946 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 16, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Joseph Cephus Adkins (1868-1912) Mother: Julia Graves Rigney (1872-1951)
Children
1 F Iris Jane Reynolds
Born: Feb 26, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 2011 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 4, 2011 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: George Thomas Farthing, Jr. (1920-1990) Marr: Aug 30, 1945 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ercie Adkins):
He was a widower and she was single.
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Ernest Adkins and Lillie Virgil Angell
Husband Ernest Adkins
Born: Nov 23, 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 1983 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: John Francis Adkins, Jr. (1848-1938) Mother: Eliza Jane Minter (1849-1914)
Marriage: Sep 24, 1916 - Sullivan Co., TN
Wife Lillie Virgil Angell
Born: Jan 20, 1899 - WV Died: May 14, 1981 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Children
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Woodrow Wilson Rigney and Estelle Adkins
Husband Woodrow Wilson Rigney
Born: Dec 28, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 1991 Buried:
Father: Samuel Lee Rigney (1889-1965) Mother: Mary Ellen Rigney (1896-1976)
Marriage: Dec 1, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Estelle Adkins
Born: Jun 22, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 1967 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Adkins Family Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 M Carson Richard Rigney
Born: Dec 13, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 1, 2007 Buried: - Adkins-Gibson-Rigney Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Alice Faye Barbour (1943-2016) Marr: Aug 15, 1959 - Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Nancy Marie Gauldin (1957-2019) Marr: Feb 11, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Estelle Adkins):
He 21 she 17. Both single, and born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Sam & Mary Rigney; D/o Sunnie & Fannie Adkins (Note: William Thomas Adkins & Fannie Ann (Adkins) Adkins). Marr. Dec. 1, 1935 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Willie Stone Shorter and Eula Virginia Adkins
Husband Willie Stone Shorter
Born: Mar 29, 1907 - Sago, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 30, 1976 - Chatham (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Father: William Benjamin Shorter (1872-1935) Mother: Nancy Anne Fuller (1869-1956)
Marriage: 1929
Wife Eula Virginia Adkins
Born: Apr 25, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 3, 1981 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
Children
1 F Billie Anne Shorter
Born: Apr 7, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 31, 2010 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: William Marilla (1928-1989) Marr: Oct 24, 1947 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Gloria Patricia Shorter
Born: Abt 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Glenn Dabney Giles (1931-2021) Marr: Jul 21, 1953 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Eula Virginia Adkins):
On his WWII draft card, signed Oct. 16, 1940, he is married, their dau. Gloria Patricia was born in 1934, their eldest dau. Billy Anne was born about Apr. 7, 1930.
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James Edward Reynolds and Evelyn Jane Adkins
Husband James Edward Reynolds
AKA: Jimmie Born: Oct 28, 1886 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 1976 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Allen Reynolds (1865-1938) Mother: Nellie Edwards Kendrick (1865-1963)
Marriage: Mar 8, 1908 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Evelyn Jane Adkins
AKA: Elva Born: Jul 30, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 1973 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Joseph Cephus Adkins (1868-1912) Mother: Julia Graves Rigney (1872-1951)
Children
1 F Vergie M. Reynolds
Born: 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Earl Reynolds
Born: 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Inez Reynolds
Born: May 10, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 1997 Buried: - Hollywood Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VASpouse: John Gilmer Reynolds (1910-2004) Marr: Jan 3, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Gladys Virginia Reynolds
Born: Aug 10, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 1965 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Reynolds-Nuckols Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: George Maurice Nuckols (1916-1969) Marr: Mar 26, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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James Milton Kidd and Fannie Eva Adkins
Husband James Milton Kidd
Born: Aug 13, 1911 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 22, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Marvin Kidd (1853- ) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Wingfield (1877- )
Marriage: Sep 5, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Fannie Eva Adkins
Born: May 11, 1912 - VA Died: Aug 1991 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Beverly Noel Adkins (1879-1965) Mother: Pearl Elizabeth Parker (1882-1959)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Eva Adkins):
3d marriage for both, and both previously divorced. Marr. by G.W. Jordan, Min.
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Tillman Monroe Hurd and Faye Adkins
Husband Tillman Monroe Hurd
Born: 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Robert Hurd (1872-1961) Mother: Letitia Ann Davis (1871-1936)
Marriage: Oct 16, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Faye Adkins
Born: 1910 - Grayson Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Faye Adkins):
Both single. In the 1940 census they had no children listed, even though they had already been married 6-years.
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Fletcher Madison Adkins and Nonie Will Cox
Husband Fletcher Madison Adkins
Born: Sep 1884 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Obadiah D. Adkins (1860- ) Mother: Bettie D. Brown (1864- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1910 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Nonie Will Cox
Born: Abt 1892 Died: Buried:
Children
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