Early Southside Virginia Families



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Eldean Merritt




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Wife Eldean Merritt

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




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Iver H. Merritt




Husband Iver H. Merritt

         Born: Jan 14, 1902 - VA
         Died: Jan 29, 1975
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


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





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James Merritt




Husband James Merritt

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





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Benjamin Ingram Owens and Jessie Merritt




Husband Benjamin Ingram Owens

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


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


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

 Other Spouse: Ruby Mae Kulbeth (1898-1985) - Oct 31, 1922 - Wilmar, Drew Co., AR

 Other Spouse: Mary Gurley (      -      )



Wife Jessie Merritt

         Born: 1887 - Tillar, Drew Co., AR
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Children
1 M Henry Owens

         Born: 1905 - AR
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2 F Lena Owens

         Born: 1914 - MS
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3 F Jose B. Owens

         Born: 1919 - MS
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William Lincoln Merritt and Fannie Lelia O'Dell




Husband William Lincoln Merritt

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


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


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



Wife Fannie Lelia O'Dell

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


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



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


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 44 and she 37. Son of Martin L. & Katie F. Merritt; dau. of William C. & Fannie Odell. Married by J. Watt Tuttle, Bapt. Min.
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Bruce Alan Minthorne and Gloria Eugenia Meruvia




Husband Bruce Alan Minthorne (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Alan Bruce Minthorne
       Mother: Claire Charlene Rogers


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Wife Gloria Eugenia Meruvia

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1 M Daniel Bruce Minthorne (details suppressed for this person)

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2 M Michael Alan Minthorne (details suppressed for this person)

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Junius Davies Messer and Ruth Dalton Philpott




Husband Junius Davies Messer

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



Wife Ruth Dalton Philpott

         Born: Feb 12, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 21, 1984 - Clemmons, Forsyth Co., NC
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       Father: Capt. Benjamin Watkins Leigh Philpott (1839-1917)
       Mother: Charlotte Foster (1850-1923)




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Robert P. Messer and Jane Josephine Swann




Husband Robert P. Messer

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



Wife Jane Josephine Swann

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


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




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Lee Steve Methvien and Della Marie Prince




Husband Lee Steve Methvien

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



Wife Della Marie Prince

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


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




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George W. Nunn and Victoria E. Metts




Husband George W. Nunn

         Born: 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
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       Father: John A. Nunn (1808-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Byrd (1819-      )


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



Wife Victoria E. Metts

         Born: 1871 - Henry Co., VA
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Children
1 F Sally Ada Nunn

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


2 F Mary Ann Nunn

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



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Albert Franklin Thomason and Cassandra Beulah Metz




Husband Albert Franklin Thomason

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


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


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



Wife Cassandra Beulah Metz

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


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




Children
1 F Celestia O'Dell Thomason

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


2 M Owen Clifton Thomason

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


3 M Howard Wilson Thomason

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



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Delma Gale Young and Elsie Willie Metz




Husband Delma Gale Young

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


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


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



Wife Elsie Willie Metz

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


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




Children

Notes: Marriage

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




Husband George Wilbur Metz, Sr.

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Jul 1885 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Martha Jane Nunn (1845-1927)


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



Wife Elsie Fountain Thomasson

         Born: Jun 1886 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Wilson Owen Thomasson (1842-1916)
       Mother: Julia Mary Beach (1845-1904)




Children
1 F Julia M. Metz

         Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA
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2 M Ralph G. Metz

         Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA
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3 F Inez Metz

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
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4 F Elsie Willie Metz

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


5 M John Wilson Metz

         Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 2011 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Virginia Dare Mullins (living)


6 M George Wilbur Metz, Jr.

         Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Betty Ruth Mullins (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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George Wilbur Metz, Jr. and Betty Ruth Mullins




Husband George Wilbur Metz, Jr.

         Born: Abt 1928 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )


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Wife Betty Ruth Mullins (details suppressed for this person)

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




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer, and she worked for Bassett Table Co. Married by Ray C. Lithicum, Sr., Ordained Missionary Bapt. Min.
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Inez Metz




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Wife Inez Metz

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )




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Jim Thomas Metz




Husband Jim Thomas Metz

         Born: 1867 - VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)





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John Henry Metz and Martha Jane Nunn




Husband John Henry Metz

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

 Other Spouse: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882) - Jan 3, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha Jane Nunn

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


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




Children
1 F Cassandra Beulah Metz

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


2 M George Wilbur Metz, Sr.

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



Notes: Marriage

He was widowed and she was single.
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John L. Metz




Husband John L. Metz

         Born: Oct 1866 - VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1936
       Buried:  - Metz Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)





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John Wilson Metz and Virginia Dare Mullins




Husband John Wilson Metz

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


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


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Wife Virginia Dare Mullins (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a farmer and she a secretary. Married by Glenn D. Greenway, Missionary Bapt. Min.
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Julia M. Metz




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Wife Julia M. Metz

         Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )




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Orrin Wilson Thomasson and Martha B. Metz




Husband Orrin Wilson Thomasson

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


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


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

 Other Spouse: Nannie Mason (1887-1979) - Aft Jan 21, 1920



Wife Martha B. Metz

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Oct 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jan 21, 1920
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Children
1 M Percy Allen Thomasson

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


2 M Henry Owen Thomasson

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


3 M Orrin Fletcher Thomasson

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


4 F Mary I. Thomasson

         Born: 1913 - VA
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Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Martha J. Metz




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Wife Martha J. Metz

         Born: 1871 - VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)




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Mary Lou Metz




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Wife Mary Lou Metz

         Born: 1875 - VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)




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Octavia Metz




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Wife Octavia Metz

         Born: 1876 - VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)




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Ralph G. Metz




Husband Ralph G. Metz

         Born: 1912 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: George Wilbur Metz, Sr. (1885-      )
       Mother: Elsie Fountain Thomasson (1886-      )





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Victoria E. Metz




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Wife Victoria E. Metz

         Born: 1870 - VA
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       Father: John Henry Metz (1835-1923)
       Mother: Mary Ayers (1841-Bef 1882)




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William Lewis Meyers and Ruby Arlene Amos




Husband William Lewis Meyers

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

 Other Spouse: Mary Virginia Bondurant (1913-1986) - Jun 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Arlene Amos (details suppressed for this person)

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



 Other Spouse: Philip Vernon Prillaman

 Other Spouse: Edward Philpott Jones


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d (prev. widowed) and her 3d marriage (prev. widowed). Married by Arthur E. Beam, Minister.
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Wilson Carper Rakes and Christine Ann Michael




Husband Wilson Carper Rakes

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


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


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

 Other Spouse: Ethel Dora Donovant (1930-2008) - Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Ann Michael

         Born: 1911 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
         Died: 1993
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Children
1 M Robert Edward Rakes

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



Notes: Marriage

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




Husband George William Michael, Jr.

         Born: Mar 19, 1950 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Dec 8, 1989 - Randolph Co., NC
       Buried:  - Guilford Mem., Pk., Greensboro, NC
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Wife Brenda Cheryl Overton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: John Willie Overton (1929-1971)
       Mother: Patricia Mildred Foster




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

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2 M Joshua Clay Michael (details suppressed for this person)

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John Christian Michael




Husband John Christian Michael

         Born: Oct 30, 1972 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Sep 4, 1994 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
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       Father: George William Michael, Jr. (1950-1989)
       Mother: Brenda Cheryl Overton





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John M. Michaels and Myrtle Scearce




Husband John M. Michaels

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



Wife Myrtle Scearce

         Born: 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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       Father: James Daniel Scearce (1856-      )
       Mother: Mary Beck (1860-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

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




Husband John Arthur Middleton

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

 Other Spouse: Carrie Elizabeth Covington (1882-1963) - May 24, 1941 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Naomi Jane Webb

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


Children
1 M Curtis O'Brien Middleton (details suppressed for this person)

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2 F Erlene Yvonne Middleton (details suppressed for this person)

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Marion Midkiff and Evelyn Elaine Thacker




Husband Marion Midkiff

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


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


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



Wife Evelyn Elaine Thacker

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


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




Children

Notes: Marriage

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




Husband Jesse William Mikles

         Born: Sep 1, 1900
         Died: May 11, 1984
       Buried:  - Douglas Cem., East Bent, NC
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Wife Myrtle Ruth Watkins

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


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




Children
1 F Margaret Onell Mikles

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



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Betty J. Milam




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Wife Betty J. Milam

         Born: 1855 - VA
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       Father: John Milam (      -Bef 1881)
       Mother: Martha T. Shepherd (1815-      )




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Dudley Milam




Husband Dudley Milam

         Born: Jul 10, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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       Father: John Thomas Milam (1856-      )
       Mother: Emily B. Milam (1857-      )





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Elizabeth W. Milam




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Wife Elizabeth W. Milam

         Born: Nov 5, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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       Father: John W. Milam (1820-      )
       Mother: Susanna W. Chaney (1822-      )




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John Thomas Milam and Emily B. Milam




Husband John Thomas Milam

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Nov 5, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died:  - Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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       Father: John W. Milam (1820-      )
       Mother: Susanna W. Chaney (1822-      )


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



Wife Emily B. Milam

         Born: Jun 1857 - VA
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       Father: John Milam (      -Bef 1881)
       Mother: Martha T. Shepherd (1815-      )




Children
1 F Lessie Willie Milam

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


2 M Jessie Thomas Milam

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


3 M Dudley Milam

         Born: Jul 10, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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4 F Ruth Milam

         Born: Mar 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
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5 F Eva Etta Milam

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



Notes: Marriage

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




Husband Dudley Courtland Moore

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


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


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



Wife Eva Etta Milam

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


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




Children
1 M John Harvey Moore (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Rachel June Carlisle


2 F Ruth Ann Moore

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



Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Finney N. Milam




Husband Finney N. Milam

         Born: 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Jack Watson Milam, Sr. and Margaret Mae Mills




Husband Jack Watson Milam, Sr.

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



Wife Margaret Mae Mills

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

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


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Married by R.J. Barber, Bapt. Min.
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Jenny Milam




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Jenny Milam

         Born: 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

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Jessie Thomas Milam and Annie D. Moore




Husband Jessie Thomas Milam

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


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


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



Wife Annie D. Moore

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


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




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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John Milam and Martha T. Shepherd




Husband John Milam

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



Wife Martha T. Shepherd

         Born: 1815 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Betty J. Milam

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John W. Milam

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Emily B. Milam

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


4 F Sarah F. Milam

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


5 M Samuel S. Milam

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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John W. Milam




Husband John W. Milam

         Born: 1856 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Martha F. Milam




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Martha F. Milam

         Born: 1849 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

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Ruth Milam




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Ruth Milam

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


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




Children

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Ruth B. Milam




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Ruth B. Milam

         Born: Aug 1860 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

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Samuel J. Milam




Husband Samuel J. Milam

         Born: Feb 2, 1854 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Samuel S. Milam




Husband Samuel S. Milam

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William E. Milam




Husband William E. Milam

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Albertina Delilah Miles




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Albertina Delilah Miles

         Born: 1834 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

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Alexander F. Miles




Husband Alexander F. Miles

         Born: 1856 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev. George W. Miles (1809-      )
       Mother: Rebecca Austin (1828-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Andrew Jackson Miles and Martha A. Pratt




Husband Andrew Jackson Miles

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


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


     Marriage: Abt 1853-1854



Wife Martha A. Pratt

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


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




Children
1 M John W. Miles

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


2 M Benjamin Franklin Miles

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



3 F Mary Susanna Miles

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


4 F Sarah Alice Miles

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


5 M Joseph Miles

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


6 F Emma Virginia Miles

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


7 M George Miles

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



8 M Rufus J. Miles

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



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Ann Miles




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Ann Miles

         Born: Jan 1888 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Jenkins Miles (1846-1916)
       Mother: Caroline Elizabeth Merriman (1850-Bef 1900)




Children


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