Early Southside Virginia Families



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Homer Claude Bennett and Bessie Reid Joyce




Husband Homer Claude Bennett

         Born: Jan 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1987 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Sep 21, 1962 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961) - Abt 1918



Wife Bessie Reid Joyce

         Born: Aug 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died:  - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Grassy Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Lee Joyce (1875-      )
       Mother: Annie P. Shelton (1878-      )



 Other Spouse: Henry Clay Coleman (1875-1936) - Jan 6, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once and she was twice widowed. Their license was issued Sep. 15, 1962 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by Rev. Tracy Freeman, Bapt. Min.
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Howard Hurst Bennett and Sallie Kate Martin




Husband Howard Hurst Bennett

         Born: Dec 22, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 14, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Kate Martin

         Born: Oct 16, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Rush Starling Martin, Sr. (1877-1929)
       Mother: Jeanette Mae Leftwich (1892-1974)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Jack Woodrow Bennett and Daisy Vernelle Wells




Husband Jack Woodrow Bennett

         Born: Nov 7, 1912 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 1968
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA
     Marriage: Jul 30, 1940 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Daisy Vernelle Wells

         Born: May 17, 1915 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 26, 2001
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967)
       Mother: Mary Lizzie Wright (1888-1979)



 Other Spouse: Unknown Kitchens (      -      )


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced and she was single. Their license was issued Jul. 30, 1940 in Danville, Va., and they were married by A.G. Carter, Bapt. Min.
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Jack Woodrow Bennett and Swanee Rivers Setliff




Husband Jack Woodrow Bennett

         Born: 1911 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 21, 1932 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Swanee Rivers Setliff

         Born: 1911 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Setliff, Sr. (1866-1921)
       Mother: Sallie Bet Odell (1874-1967)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Jonathan Bennett, Jr. and Fannie J. Ziegler




Husband Jonathan Bennett, Jr.

         Born: Aug 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jonathan Bennett, Sr. (1823-      )
       Mother: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )


     Marriage: Sep 4, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Fannie J. Ziegler

         Born: Mar 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William A. Ziegler, Sr. (1829-      )
       Mother: Mary J. Smith (1833-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Joseph Harrison Bennett and Illinois Belle Williams




Husband Joseph Harrison Bennett

         Born: Oct 28, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 14, 1950 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 29, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Illinois Belle Williams

          AKA: Noy
         Born: Sep 2, 1871 - VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1949
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Marion Williams (1838-1914)
       Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Scott (1844-1905)




Children
1 M Homer Claude Bennett

         Born: Jan 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1987 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)
         Marr: Abt 1918
       Spouse: Bessie Reid Joyce (1899-      )
         Marr: Sep 21, 1962 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Joseph Russell Bennett

         Born: Feb 3, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lee Stultz (1902-2003)
         Marr: Nov 7, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Erma Hope Bennett

         Born: Dec 20, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2002 - Hanson House, Bassett, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Pedigo Patterson (1904-1990)
         Marr: Feb 9, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA



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Joseph Russell Bennett and Mary Lee Stultz




Husband Joseph Russell Bennett

         Born: Feb 3, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Harrison Bennett (1868-1950)
       Mother: Illinois Belle Williams (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Nov 7, 1922 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Lee Stultz

         Born: Jul 22, 1902 - Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2003 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Stultz (1873-1950)
       Mother: Pencie A. East (1884-      )




Children
1 M Russell Wayne Bennett

         Born: Nov 25, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2017 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Christine Martin (1926-2017)
         Marr: Oct 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Joseph Stultz Bennett and Fannie Marie Biggs




Husband Joseph Stultz Bennett

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Mar 21, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 2015
       Buried: Jan 2, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Claude Bennett (1895-1987)
       Mother: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)


     Marriage: Jul 3, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Fannie Marie Biggs

         Born: Oct 7, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970)
       Mother: Lucy Elizabeth Patterson (1909-1997)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked for the State Highway Dept. Their license was issued Jul. 3, 1941 in Henry Co., Va., and they were married by Nelson M. Fox, Christian Min.
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William D. Law and Julia P. Bennett




Husband William D. Law

         Born: May 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Nathaniel Law (1790-1859)
       Mother: Sarah Campbell (1810-      )


     Marriage: Oct 12, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Eliza B. Cooper (1854-Bef 1876) - Dec 31, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Julia P. Bennett

         Born: Dec 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1921
       Buried: 


       Father: Stephen P. Bennett (1805-      )
       Mother: Mary Unknown (1808-Bef 1860)




Children
1 F Lillie Archer Law

         Born: Jul 6, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1972 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Henry Bousman (1881-1956)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Sallie Mary Magdeline Law

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Feb 23, 1879 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Franklin Pinkard (1855-1939)
         Marr: 1900-1901
       Spouse: Clifton W. Pearson (1878-      )
         Marr: 1910-1920


3 M William D. Law

         Born: May 1881 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

He was a widower and she was single.
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Leonard Earl Bennett and Shirley Ann Self




Husband Leonard Earl Bennett

         Born: Sep 23, 1922 - Mayodan, NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2009 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Shirley Ann Self

         Born: Dec 13, 1927 - NC
         Died: Nov 14, 2013 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George Dewey Self (1898-1978)
       Mother: Hallie Rivers Barksdale (1903-      )




Children

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William Henry Wingfield and Letitia Bennett




Husband William Henry Wingfield

         Born: Feb 2, 1826 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Pinckney Wingfield (1791-      )
       Mother: Mary Tench (1797-      )


     Marriage: Jun 1854 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Letitia Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stephen P. Bennett (1805-      )
       Mother: Mary Unknown (1808-Bef 1860)




Children

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John Burnice Ramsey, Sr. and Louella Mae Bennett




Husband John Burnice Ramsey, Sr.

         Born: Sep 5, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 30, 2018 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 5, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Wesley Ramsey (1899-1973)
       Mother: Elva Emma Mason (1903-1989)


     Marriage: Jan 23, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mary Pauline Lackey (1922-1995) - Aug 16, 1986 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Louella Mae Bennett

         Born: Oct 7, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was in the U.S. Army, and she a bookkeeper for Tire Rebuilders. Married by L.G. Tinnell, Meth. Min.
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Walter Marshall Earles, Sr. and Lucy Elinore Bennett




Husband Walter Marshall Earles, Sr.

         Born: Sep 12, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 1997
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Charles William Earles (Cir 1885-      )
       Mother: Ida Elizabeth Wilson (1891-1956)


     Marriage: May 28, 1933 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lizzie Mason Barnes (1910-1996) - Mar 3, 1951 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lucy Elinore Bennett

         Born: 1911 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 1949
       Buried:  - Bennett Cem., Reidsville, NC


Children
1 M Walter Marshall Earles, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Marion Evon Cochran


2 M Fred Ray Earles

         Born: Mar 3, 1944 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 3, 2021 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 2021 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC




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Thomas Warren Harding Williams and Mabel Dalton Bennett




Husband Thomas Warren Harding Williams

         Born: Nov 10, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 29, 1953
       Buried:  - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Robert Pinkney Williams (1886-1967)
       Mother: Eulalia Pearl Hurd (1898-1987)


     Marriage: 1940



Wife Mabel Dalton Bennett

         Born: Nov 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 11, 2000 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 2000 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)



 Other Spouse: William Thomas Trent (1915-1990) - Jul 29, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Thomas Marshall Williams

         Born: Feb 20, 1941 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 25, 1987 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC




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William Thomas Trent and Mabel Dalton Bennett




Husband William Thomas Trent

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 7, 1990 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Trent Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
     Marriage: Jul 29, 1982 - Rockingham Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Elizabeth Marie Bullins (1928-1962) - Nov 4, 1950 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mabel Dalton Bennett

         Born: Nov 16, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 11, 2000 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 2000 - Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Beulah Roosevelt Bennett (1901-1974)
       Mother: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Warren Harding Williams (1920-1953) - 1940


Children

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Joseph Thomas Watkins and Maranda Jane Bennett




Husband Joseph Thomas Watkins

         Born: Apr 26, 1870
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Green Berry Watkins (1830-1915)
       Mother: Caroline Matilda Robertson (1830-1915)


     Marriage: 



Wife Maranda Jane Bennett

          AKA: Ranie
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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William Stanford Reynolds and Margie Louise Bennett




Husband William Stanford Reynolds

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Apr 13, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1996 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA


       Father: Hughes Oliver Reynolds (1872-1951)
       Mother: Annie Lee Bishop (1873-1950)


     Marriage: Oct 19, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Margie Louise Bennett

         Born: Mar 28, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 2018 - Portsmouth (city), VA
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single, and both did textile work in a cotton mill. Married by W. Merredith Norment, Jr., Deciples of Christ Min.
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Thomas D. Rice and Mary Charlotte Bennett




Husband Thomas D. Rice

         Born: 1832 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1873 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Rev. Thomas R. Rice (1797-Bef 1860)
       Mother: Nancy B. Redman (1804-      )


     Marriage: Jul 14, 1853 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Charlotte Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Reuben C. Bennett (1790-      )
       Mother: Mary Tosh (1794-      )




Children
1 F Nancy C. Rice

         Born: 1854 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary J. Rice

         Born: Apr 1856 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Sarah E. Rice

         Born: Oct 30, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Although their daughter Emma's tombstone supposedly says that she was born in July 11, 1850, and her obituary, in agreement, says that she was 80 years and 1-day, but still, there is disagreement with the 1850 census that seems very clearly against a Jul 1850 birth for Emma. It is more probably that she was born in 1851 or 1852 because her father is still single and listed in the household of his parents in the 1850 census that was dated August 2, 1850. Thus, if Emma was born in July 1850, then she was born out of wedlock; that is possible, but more unlikely because her grandfather was a preacher, and because of the times, that would seem very unlikely, but still possible.
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Robert Wise Pedigo and Mary Franklin Bennett




Husband Robert Wise Pedigo

         Born: Dec 11, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1933
       Buried:  - Pedigo Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Joseph Daniel Pedigo (1835-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Susan Mason (1830-      )


     Marriage: Nov 11, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Franklin Bennett

         Born: Sep 8, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 1956 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pedigo Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Franklin Bennett (1836-      )
       Mother: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )




Children
1 F Dora Bernard Pedigo

         Born: Jan 6, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1973
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA
       Spouse: Roy Obediah Bondurant (1894-1978)
         Marr: 1916


2 M Joseph Ryland Pedigo, Sr.

         Born: May 20, 1896 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Allie Victorie Byrd (1897-1967)


3 F Lura Dewey Pedigo

         Born: Oct 4, 1898 - VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1975
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: Robert Lee Whitehead (1896-1961)
         Marr: Feb 11, 1917 - Sullivan Co., TN


4 F Ruby Pedigo

         Born: Feb 9, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Roy Benton Haskins, Sr. (1906-1994)


5 F Nellie Glenn Pedigo

         Born: Jul 30, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 1965 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John William Sutton (1905-1986)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

His marriage is listed in Beverly Merritts Marriage Records of Franklin County, Virginia 1876-1898, pg 57, 11 Nov., 1890: Robert W. Pedigo, Age 30, Single, b. Franklin Co., Son of Joseph & Elizabeth Pedigo, married Mary F. Bennett, 20, Single, b. Franklin Co., Dau. of Franklin & Arina J. Bennett.
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Samuel Carl Covington and Mollie Alice Bennett




Husband Samuel Carl Covington

         Born: Mar 12, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Apr 21, 1977 - Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, USA
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Joseph Henry Covington (1851-1939)
       Mother: Laura Harriett Boyles (1853-1936)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1920 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Mollie Alice Bennett

         Born: Aug 15, 1898 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 12, 1989 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Mt. Olive Bapt. Ch. Cem., Stokes Co., NC


Children

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Robert William Pyrtle and Myrtle Ann Bennett




Husband Robert William Pyrtle

         Born: Jul 3, 1892 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 3, 1962 - Danville (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1961 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lora May Herndon (1894-Aft 1942) - Dec 15, 1912 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Ann Bennett

          AKA: Patsy
         Born: Aug 25, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1980 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA

 Other Spouse: Sandy Bill Adkins (1907/1908-      ) - Jan 23, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Charles Ralph Angle (1906-      ) - Jul 13, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once widowed and she once divorced (previous husband was an Adkins). He was a laborer and she a baby sitter. Married by L.W. Cooper, Bapt. Min.
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Elmer Ray Draper and Nell Glenwood Bennett




Husband Elmer Ray Draper

         Born: Feb 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Wooten Draper (1904-      )
       Mother: Gladys Mae McMillian (      -      )


     Marriage: Feb 6, 1953 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nell Glenwood Bennett

         Born: 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Claude Bennett (1895-1987)
       Mother: Lula Belle Stultz (1889-1961)




Children
1 M Steven Wayne Draper

         Born: Jun 15, 1962 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 2024
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for V.M. Draper Lumber Co., and she was a clerk. Married by U.G. Bailey, Meth. Min.
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Josiah Coleman Motley and Nellie Katherine Bennett




Husband Josiah Coleman Motley

         Born: May 20, 1857 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1932
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: James William Motley (1824-1909)
       Mother: Susanna Parsons (1824-      )


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nellie Katherine Bennett

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Nov 6, 1870 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1961
       Buried:  - Sheva Ch. of Christ Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: George Richard Bennett (1826-1918)
       Mother: Mary Catherine Owen (1841-1921)




Children
1 M Voyle Vernell Motley, Sr.

         Born: Sep 22, 1891 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1968
       Buried:  - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Iva Etoil Dalton (1900-1953)
         Marr: Apr 4, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Rev. Joel William Tucker and Penelope Bennett




Husband Rev. Joel William Tucker

         Born: Apr 28, 1823
         Died: Sep 1909
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Penelope Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Helen Blanche Irene Tucker

         Born: Sep 1865 - NC
         Died: 1941
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Rice Hankins (1861-1902)
         Marr: Jun 8, 1884 - Caswell Co., NC



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Reuben Bennett and Gillie A. Crider




Husband Reuben Bennett

         Born: Dec 1848 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jonathan Bennett, Sr. (1823-      )
       Mother: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )


     Marriage: Mar 26, 1871 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Gillie A. Crider

         Born: Mar 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Gillie Coleman Bennett

         Born: Oct 25, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 1925 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: May 30, 1925 - Chatham Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Riddle Motley (1871-1940)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Reuben Alfred Bennett and Elizabeth Catherine Tosh




Husband Reuben Alfred Bennett

         Born: May 28, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 1915 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 1915 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


       Father: Reuben C. Bennett (1790-      )
       Mother: Mary Tosh (1794-      )


     Marriage: Cir 1867



Wife Elizabeth Catherine Tosh

         Born: Jul 3, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1923 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA


Children
1 M Crispen Dickerson Bennett

         Born: Jun 18, 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1952 - Toshes, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 26, 1952 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Sallie A. English (1876-1948)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Reuben C. Bennett and Mary Tosh




Husband Reuben C. Bennett

         Born: 1790 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Tosh

          AKA: Polly
         Born: 1794 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jonathan Bennett, Sr.

          AKA: John
         Born: 1823 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mildred Bailey (1831-      )
         Marr: Jan 24, 1848 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M George Richard Bennett

         Born: Mar 13, 1826 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 29, 1918 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 1, 1918 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Catherine Owen (1841-1921)
         Marr: Mar 7, 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Mary Charlotte Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas D. Rice (1832-1873)
         Marr: Jul 14, 1853 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Reuben Alfred Bennett

         Born: May 28, 1840 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 2, 1915 - Pigg River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 3, 1915 - Siloam UMC Cem., Pittsville, VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Catherine Tosh (1846-1923)
         Marr: Cir 1867



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Paul David Foster and Roberta Elizabeth Bennett




Husband Paul David Foster

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 2015
       Buried: Nov 15, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: Peter Critz Foster (1880-1971)
       Mother: Susan P. Turner (1889-1971)


     Marriage: May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Roberta Elizabeth Bennett

         Born: Jul 16, 1922 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2014
       Buried: Nov 13, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA


       Father: Samuel Dodson Bennett (1880-1970)
       Mother: Lessie Will McDaniel (1896-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a machinist at the Navy Yard, and she did office work in the textile industry. Married by F.A. Dail, Pentecostal Holiness Min.
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Roy D. Bennett and Ernestine Prince




Husband Roy D. Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Ernestine Prince (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loyd Seaborn Prince (1917-1998)
       Mother: Julia Ardella Coffee (1914-1992)




Children

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Russell Wayne Bennett and Christine Martin




Husband Russell Wayne Bennett

         Born: Nov 25, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2017 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 27, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Russell Bennett (1899-1983)
       Mother: Mary Lee Stultz (1902-2003)


     Marriage: Oct 27, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Christine Martin

         Born: Oct 29, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2017
       Buried: May 24, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Cutler Martin, Sr. (1900-1936)
       Mother: Mary Savanah Stegall (1906-1990)




Children
1 M William Wayne Bennett

          AKA: Willy
         Born: Apr 28, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2023
       Buried: Oct 12, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Karen Lee Jones (1947-2019)
         Marr: May 7, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a plumber for Seymour Metal Works, and she was a secretary for Carter & Carter. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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William Kern Cooper and Ruth Naomi Bennett




Husband William Kern Cooper

         Born: Sep 5, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 12, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: May 25, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Naomi Bennett

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Free Union, Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Miles Bennett (1872-1961)
       Mother: Grace Lula Dickerson (1886-1977)



 Other Spouse: William Bryant Leftwich (1897-1974) - Aug 9, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Naomi Jean Cooper (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was born in Rockingham Co., NC, and she in Free Union, Albemarle Co., Va. He was a manager for Rapid Transit Co. Married by Thomas W. Fryer, Bapt. Min.
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William Bryant Leftwich and Ruth Naomi Bennett




Husband William Bryant Leftwich

         Born: Sep 29, 1897 - Max Meadows, VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1974
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Chapel Bapt. Ch. Cem., Carroll Co., VA
     Marriage: Aug 9, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Naomi Bennett

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Free Union, Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Miles Bennett (1872-1961)
       Mother: Grace Lula Dickerson (1886-1977)



 Other Spouse: William Kern Cooper (1908-1943) - May 25, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was once divorced, and she once widowed. He was born in Max, Va., and she in Free Union, Va. He was a salesman for Coleman Supply. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Benjamin Alexander Byrd and Sally Agnes Bennett




Husband Benjamin Alexander Byrd

          AKA: Alex
         Born: 1854 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 19, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sally Agnes Bennett

         Born: 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sallie Levina Byrd

         Born: Sep 19, 1888 - VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1965 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 27, 1965 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: John William McGuire (1885-1955)
         Marr: Abt 1907



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Samuel Dodson Bennett and Lessie Will McDaniel




Husband Samuel Dodson Bennett

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jul 16, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1970 - Southside Nurs Hm., Blackstone, VA
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA
     Marriage: Jan 28, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lessie Will McDaniel

         Born: Oct 3, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1987 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - C.D. Bennett Cem., Ringgold, VA


       Father: Price Thomas McDaniel (1872-1937)
       Mother: Lydia Lee McCormick (1879-      )



 Other Spouse: Edward Wister Bennett (1891-1918) - Aug 10, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Roberta Elizabeth Bennett

         Born: Jul 16, 1922 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2014
       Buried: Nov 13, 2015 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
       Spouse: Paul David Foster (1921-2015)
         Marr: May 20, 1944 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Samuel Wallace Bennett

         Born: Aug 29, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1991 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Ann Holland (1926-2010)
         Marr: May 6, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she once widowed.
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Samuel Wallace Bennett and Mildred Ann Holland




Husband Samuel Wallace Bennett

         Born: Aug 29, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 1991 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Dodson Bennett (1880-1970)
       Mother: Lessie Will McDaniel (1896-1987)


     Marriage: May 6, 1946 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mildred Ann Holland

         Born: Jun 6, 1926 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 2010 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 5, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Norman Holland (1895-1979)
       Mother: Elsie Jones (1897-1975)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was in the U.S. Army, and she a clerk in the Henry County Clerk's Office. Married by Scott C. Hutton, Bapt. Min.
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James Leslie Patterson and Sarah Ellen Bennett




Husband James Leslie Patterson

         Born: Jan 17, 1877 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1931 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 27, 1931 - Patterson Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Benjamin L. Patterson (1846-      )
       Mother: Maranda A. Finney (1852/1854-1881)


     Marriage: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Ellen Bennett

         Born: May 22, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 30, 1958 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 1, 1958 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Franklin Bennett (1836-      )
       Mother: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )




Children
1 M Robert Leslie Patterson

         Born: Mar 15, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1976 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


2 F Hallie M. Patterson

         Born: 1901 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mamie Sue Patterson

         Born: Dec 27, 1902 - VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1993
       Buried:  - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
       Spouse: Minor Stanford Owen (1901-1964)
         Marr: 1926


4 M Forest A. Patterson

         Born: 1905 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M A. Bruce Patterson

         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Irene Virginia Patterson

         Born: Mar 23, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1923
       Buried:  - Patterson Cem., Snow Creek, VA



7 F Sarah Eleanor Patterson

         Born: Oct 3, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2004 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Calvin Santa Elliott (1920-1954)
         Marr: Nov 3, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


8 M Herman Bennett Patterson

         Born: May 4, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 13, 1989 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Anne Marie Draper (1928-2005)
         Marr: Oct 6, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. The date transcribed is only Jan. 1898, but perhaps the day wasn't readable.
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Sidney Dee Bennett and Lou Anne Watkins




Husband Sidney Dee Bennett

         Born: Jan 1868 - NC
         Died: Abt 1909
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 3, 1897 - Snow Creek Twsp., Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lou Anne Watkins

          AKA: Lola
         Born: Feb 11, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1949 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1949 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Hiram Smith Watkins (1834-1910)
       Mother: Susan Jane Payne (1837-1910)




Children
1 M Gaston Dewey Bennett

         Born: Jun 17, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 13, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 14, 1931 - Madison Co., NC
       Spouse: Jessie Mae Johnson (1904-1990)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1923 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Beulah Roosevelt Bennett

         Born: Jul 27, 1901 - NC
         Died: Nov 2, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1974 - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC
       Spouse: Lola Mae Dalton (1904-1976)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC



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Stephen P. Bennett and Mary Unknown




Husband Stephen P. Bennett

         Born: 1805 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Unknown

         Born: 1808 - VA
         Died: Bef Sep 15, 1860
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Letitia Bennett

         Born: 1829 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Wingfield (1826-1907)
         Marr: Jun 1854 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Franklin Bennett

         Born: 1836 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pernina Jane Pedigo (1843-      )
         Marr: Dec 23, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Julia P. Bennett

         Born: Dec 1840 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef 1921
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William D. Law (1840-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA



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William Dempsey Bennett and Patsy Joyce




Husband William Dempsey Bennett

         Born: Apr 27, 1927 - NC
         Died: Apr 15, 1990 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried:  - Old Mayodan Municipal Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Gaston Dewey Bennett (1899-1931)
       Mother: Jessie Mae Johnson (1904-1990)


     Marriage: Apr 30, 1954 - Mayodan, NC



Wife Patsy Joyce

         Born: Sep 21, 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 8, 1982 - Mayodan, NC
       Buried: Jul 10, 1982 - Mayodan Moravian Cem., Mayodan, NC


       Father: Charles P. Joyce (1904-      )
       Mother: Nora Blanche Alley (1902-      )




Children

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William Isom Bennett and Susan Ellen Watkins




Husband William Isom Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Susan Ellen Watkins

         Born: May 28, 1872
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Green Berry Watkins (1830-1915)
       Mother: Caroline Matilda Robertson (1830-1915)




Children

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William Miles Bennett and Grace Lula Dickerson




Husband William Miles Bennett

         Born: Nov 26, 1872 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 28, 1909 - Allen Co., OH



Wife Grace Lula Dickerson

         Born: Dec 31, 1886 - Charlottesville, VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1977
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Elwood Lester Bennett

         Born: Sep 10, 1908 - Rockingham Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 1975
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Essie Hilda Jones (1920-2000)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Aldah Louise Bennett

         Born: Jan 6, 1912 - Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Orin Martin Doyle (1903-1994)
         Marr: Jun 16, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ruth Naomi Bennett

         Born: Jul 8, 1915 - Free Union, Albemarle Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Kern Cooper (1908-1943)
         Marr: May 25, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Bryant Leftwich (1897-1974)
         Marr: Aug 9, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

His 2nd and her 1st marr. He born in NC, and she in Va.
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William Wayne Bennett and Karen Lee Jones




Husband William Wayne Bennett

          AKA: Willy
         Born: Apr 28, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2023
       Buried: Oct 12, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Russell Wayne Bennett (1927-2017)
       Mother: Christine Martin (1926-2017)


     Marriage: May 7, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Karen Lee Jones

          AKA: Meme
         Born: Jul 30, 1947 - Goldsboro, Wayne Co., NC
         Died: Mar 25, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 28, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was 18 and she 19. Both were single. He born in Martinsville, Va., and she in Wayne Co., NC. He worked for Smith Wholesale, and she for Druid Hills Beauty Salon. Son of Russell Wayne Bennett & Christine Martin; dau. of Carey Lee Jones and Gladys Rodgers. Married by Chevis F. Horne, Southern Bapt. Min.
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Willis H. Bennett and Martha White




Husband Willis H. Bennett

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 21, 1829 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha White

         Born: 1809
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Isaiah White (1778-1816)
       Mother: Mary Unknown (      -      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

Since records state that Polly gave consent for the marriage, Martha must have been underage.

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Reese Crawford and Augusta Jane Benning




Husband Reese Crawford

         Born: 1847 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 20, 1870 - Muskogee Co., GA



Wife Augusta Jane Benning

         Born: 1849 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A. (1814-1875)
       Mother: Mary Howard Jones (1817-1868)




Children
1 M Henry Crawford

         Born: 1872 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Madison Lewis Patterson and Augusta Palmyra Benning




Husband Madison Lewis Patterson

         Born: 1820 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 30, 1852 - Muscogee Co., GA



Wife Augusta Palmyra Benning

         Born: Aug 18, 1827 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Pleasant Mhoon Benning (1783-1845)
       Mother: Melinda Lewis White (1789-      )




Children
1 M Pleasant Benning Patterson

         Born: Jul 29, 1856
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Edwin Morris Patterson, Sr.

         Born: 1861-1864 - Concord, NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sadie Janette Wiley (1869-1937)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1895 - Neapolis, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Mildred Lewis Patterson

         Born: 1863 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Jerome Augustine Patterson

         Born: 1869
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Madison Lewis Patterson, Jr.

         Born: 1870
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Benjamin Yancey Martin and Caroline Melinda Benning




Husband Benjamin Yancey Martin

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 17, 1842 - Harris Co., GA



Wife Caroline Melinda Benning

         Born: Sep 28, 1824
         Died: 1858
       Buried: 


       Father: Pleasant Mhoon Benning (1783-1845)
       Mother: Melinda Lewis White (1789-      )




Children
1 F Ella Caroline Martin

         Born: Cir 1850 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Carter Cook, Sr. (1847-1878)
         Marr: Oct 11, 1870 - Muscogee Co., GA



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Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A. and Mary Howard Jones




Husband Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A.

         Born: Apr 2, 1814 - Columbia Co., GA
         Died: Jul 10, 1875 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA


       Father: Pleasant Mhoon Benning (1783-1845)
       Mother: Melinda Lewis White (1789-      )


     Marriage: Sep 12, 1839 - Muscogee Co., GA



Wife Mary Howard Jones

         Born: Mar 18, 1817
         Died: Jun 28, 1868
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA


Children
1 M Cpt. Seaborn Jones Benning, C.S.A.

         Born: Jul 8, 1840
         Died: Dec 12, 1874
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA



2 F Mary Howard Benning

         Born: Nov 23, 1841 - GA
         Died: Feb 5, 1927 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


3 F Louisa Vivian Benning

         Born: 1848 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Sep 9, 1919 - Tuxedo Park, Livingston Co., NY
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.
       Spouse: Samuel Spencer (1847-1906)
         Marr: Feb 6, 1872 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA


4 F Augusta Jane Benning

         Born: 1849 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Reese Crawford (1847-      )
         Marr: Jul 20, 1870 - Muskogee Co., GA


5 F Anna Caroline Benning

         Born: Jun 22, 1853 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Feb 8, 1935
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


6 F Sarah Jones Benning

         Born: Jan 17, 1855 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: May 16, 1949 - Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: Herman Ladson Hull (1854-1929)
         Marr: Abt 1881



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Samuel Spencer and Louisa Vivian Benning




Husband Samuel Spencer

         Born: Mar 2, 1847 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Nov 26, 1906 - Campbell Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.
     Marriage: Feb 6, 1872 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA



Wife Louisa Vivian Benning

         Born: 1848 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Sep 9, 1919 - Tuxedo Park, Livingston Co., NY
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.


       Father: Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A. (1814-1875)
       Mother: Mary Howard Jones (1817-1868)




Children
1 M Henry Benning Spencer

         Born: 1872 - NJ
         Died: 1956
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.
       Spouse: Katherine R. Price (1878-1946)
         Marr: Apr 30, 1902 - Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY


2 F Vernona Mitchell Spencer

         Born: Jan 16, 1875 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Nov 15, 1954 - Somers, Westchester Co., NY
       Buried: 



3 F Vivian Spencer

         Born: 1878 - VA
         Died: 1932
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children



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Pleasant Mhoon Benning and Melinda Lewis White




Husband Pleasant Mhoon Benning

         Born: Oct 3, 1783
         Died: 1845
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Melinda Lewis White

         Born: Apr 18, 1789 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Capt. Richard P. White (      -      )
       Mother: Mary Meriwether (1763-1840)




Children
1 M Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A.

         Born: Apr 2, 1814 - Columbia Co., GA
         Died: Jul 10, 1875 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: Mary Howard Jones (1817-1868)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1839 - Muscogee Co., GA


2 M Richard Edwin Benning

         Born: Dec 15, 1818 - Harris Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Frances A. Simpson (1828-      )
         Marr: Apr 10, 1844 - Harris Co., GA


3 F Caroline Melinda Benning

         Born: Sep 28, 1824
         Died: 1858
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Benjamin Yancey Martin (      -      )
         Marr: May 17, 1842 - Harris Co., GA


4 F Augusta Palmyra Benning

         Born: Aug 18, 1827 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Madison Lewis Patterson (1820-      )
         Marr: Jun 30, 1852 - Muscogee Co., GA



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Richard Edwin Benning and Frances A. Simpson




Husband Richard Edwin Benning

         Born: Dec 15, 1818 - Harris Co., GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Pleasant Mhoon Benning (1783-1845)
       Mother: Melinda Lewis White (1789-      )


     Marriage: Apr 10, 1844 - Harris Co., GA



Wife Frances A. Simpson

         Born: 1828 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lucy F. Benning

         Born: 1845 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Pleasant M. Benning

         Born: 1847 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Richard E. Benning

         Born: 1849 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Herman Ladson Hull and Sarah Jones Benning




Husband Herman Ladson Hull

         Born: Aug 27, 1854 - GA
         Died: Jan 12, 1929 - Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1881



Wife Sarah Jones Benning

         Born: Jan 17, 1855 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: May 16, 1949 - Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA


       Father: Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning, C.S.A. (1814-1875)
       Mother: Mary Howard Jones (1817-1868)




Children

Notes: Marriage

In the 1900 census they've been married 19 years.
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Howard Wayne Bensinger and Victoria Wilson Richardson




Husband Howard Wayne Bensinger

         Born: 1901 - Medina Co., OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 17, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Victoria Wilson Richardson

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


       Father: George Thomas Richardson (1872-1956)
       Mother: Elizabeth Pearl Lester (1880-1963)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a contractor. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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David Campbell Underwood and Annelle Elizabeth Benson




Husband David Campbell Underwood

         Born: Sep 23, 1901 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Feb 13, 1951 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN
     Marriage: Jun 29, 1929 - Davidson Co., TN



Wife Annelle Elizabeth Benson

          AKA: Anna
         Born: Mar 1900 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Dec 15, 1976 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN


       Father: John Edward Benson (1873-1903)
       Mother: Lodissie Mae Maxwell (1876-1955)




Children

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Calvin Ervin Mansell and Barbara Benson




Husband Calvin Ervin Mansell

         Born: Nov 16, 1919 - Waco, McLennan Co., TX
         Died: Dec 8, 2005
       Buried:  - Ft. Sam Houston Nat. Cem., San Antonio, TX


       Father: Burney Fuller Mansell, Sr. (1894-1970)
       Mother: Ola Mae Hatchell (1898-1976)


     Marriage: Jun 16, 1943 - Seattle, King Co., WA

 Other Spouse: Toni Frieda Berta Rueppel (1918-      ) - Feb 25, 1961 - Waco, McLennan Co., TX



Wife Barbara Benson

         Born: 1920
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John Edward Benson and Lodissie Mae Maxwell




Husband John Edward Benson

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Jul 25, 1873 - TN
         Died: Nov 20, 1903 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: Nov 22, 1903 - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN
     Marriage: Oct 21, 1896 - Davidson Co., TN



Wife Lodissie Mae Maxwell

          AKA: Dit
         Born: Mar 10, 1876 - TN
         Died: Mar 24, 1955
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN


       Father: James Jarvis Maxwell (1840-1895)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Robinson (1840-1886)




Children
1 F Margaret P. Benson

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Nov 4, 1898 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Sep 15, 1941 - Lowell, Kent Co., MI
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN
       Spouse: Gordon Bennett Johnson (1900-1982)
         Marr: Aug 3, 1924 - Cook Co., Illinois, USA


2 F Annelle Elizabeth Benson

          AKA: Anna
         Born: Mar 1900 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Dec 15, 1976 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN
       Spouse: David Campbell Underwood (1901-1951)
         Marr: Jun 29, 1929 - Davidson Co., TN


3 M Maxwell Edward Benson

         Born: Jun 23, 1902 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Dec 16, 1964 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN
       Spouse: Katherine Dibrell Durrett (1907-2003)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1938 - Davidson Co., TN




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