Early Southside Virginia Families



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Charles Hayes Huff and Alice Augusta Bell




Husband Charles Hayes Huff

          AKA: Haze
         Born: Jun 12, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1939 - Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Ferdinand Alex Huff (1838-      )
       Mother: Tabitha Frances Unknown (1841-Bef 1897)


     Marriage: Oct 13, 1907 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice Augusta Bell

         Born: Oct 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )




Children
1 M Charles Hubert Huff

          AKA: Hayes
         Born: Aug 5, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Mead Carter (1914-1992)
         Marr: May 23, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George W. Huff

         Born: 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Doris Lena Huff

         Born: Feb 4, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 2003 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 22, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George William Anderson (1909-1940)
         Marr: Feb 19, 1931 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Noel Thomas Eanes (1914-1968)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1941 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Lester Hall (1913-2002)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1955 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary Frances Huff

          AKA: Mary Kate
         Born: Mar 5, 1915 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1971 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Noel Thomas Johnston, Sr. (1910-1988)
         Marr: Aug 28, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Gladys Mae Huff

         Born: Sep 21, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2007
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Maurice Johnston (1915-1959)
         Marr: Mar 6, 1937 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Spouse: William Oliver Johnston (1914-1969)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1962 - Henry Co., VA


6 M Harry Thomas Huff

         Born: Feb 13, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 1986 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Estelle Carter (1925-1978)
         Marr: 1941-1948


7 M James P. Huff

         Born: 1923 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Clarence Tell Huff

         Born: Apr 21, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 26, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Gertrude Mae Shelton (1929-2015)
         Marr: Nov 13, 1948 - Chesterfield Co., SC



Notes: Marriage (Alice Augusta Bell):

Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co. Register of Marriages, Book 2, 1893-1913, page #74: Line 112, 13 Oct. 1907: C.F. Huff, single, 21, farmer, born Franklin Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., S/o F. & F. Huff, married Alice Bell, single, 14, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o W. & M. Bell.
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Allan Luther Bell and Rachel Cleo Bocock




Husband Allan Luther Bell

         Born: Jul 8, 1938 - Olin, Iredell Co., NC
         Died: Jan 31, 2020
       Buried:  - County Line Church of God Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Aug 13, 1960 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rachel Cleo Bocock

         Born: Jul 3, 1942 - Patrick Springs, VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 20, 2020 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Henry Letcher Bocock (1889-1953)
       Mother: Bessie Odessa Ratcliff (1902-1982)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rachel Cleo Bocock):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by E.W. Callaway, Min.
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Ralph Horatio Jones and Annie Lee Bell




Husband Ralph Horatio Jones

         Born: Oct 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Azariah M. Jones (1841-1920)
       Mother: Mary Ann Earles (1841-1901)


     Marriage: May 20, 1900 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lee Bell

         Born: Oct 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )




Children
1 M Harvey Jones

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary L. Jones

         Born: 1902 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Edna Jones

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Annie Sue Jones

         Born: Jan 7, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1975 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 30, 1975 - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Roy Thomas Pruitt, Sr. (1908-1964)
         Marr: Jul 10, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 F Rossie Lee Jones

         Born: Oct 3, 1912 - VA
         Died: Sep 5, 1984
       Buried:  - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Jessie William Pruitt (1875-1943)
         Marr: 1930
       Spouse: Walter Jasper Sams (1917-1991)
         Marr: Apr 21, 1977 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Bell):

Both single.
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Benjamin Bell and Catherine Gertrude Compton




Husband Benjamin Bell

          AKA: Ben
         Born: Dec 19, 1924 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 6, 1998 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1947



Wife Catherine Gertrude Compton

         Born: Sep 16, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 2019
       Buried: Dec 28, 2019 - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993)
       Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)




Children

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Rev., Hiram Levi Robertson and Bertha Alma Bell




Husband Rev., Hiram Levi Robertson

         Born: Apr 14, 1898 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 21, 1976
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Walter Trent Robertson (1871-1941)
       Mother: Laura Richardson (1876-      )


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1923 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha Alma Bell

         Born: Apr 15, 1905 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 1968 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 21, 1968 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: George Matthew Bell (1879-1954)
       Mother: Susan Ann Thacker (1878-      )




Children
1 F Alma Isabell Robertson

         Born: May 12, 1924 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 5, 2012 - FL
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Peter Kriniske (1916-2003)
         Marr: Apr 25, 1944 - Richmond, VA


2 M Hiram Alton Robertson

         Born: May 9, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 17, 2010 - Lake Village, Chicot Co., AR
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Audrey Mae Robertson

         Born: 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Rev., Austin Murrell Robertson

         Born: Jul 26, 1928 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 25, 2019 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 28, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



5 F Ava Jean Robertson

         Born: Sep 9, 1930 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 2, 2016 - Jacob's Crk. Nursing Ctr., Madison, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Paul Wilson Coleman (1930-2020)
         Marr: Dec 1, 1956 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


6 M Aaron Walter Robertson

         Born: Mar 23, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 22, 2023
       Buried: Jun 27, 2023 - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Eunice Elva Roark (1936-2020)
         Marr: Mar 27, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


7 M Rev., Albert Jackson Robertson

         Born: Mar 30, 1936 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 6, 2013 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 10, 2013 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Gloria Pendleton (1934-      )
         Marr: Aug 29, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 M Adrian Robertson

          AKA: Robbie
         Born: May 15, 1941 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 15, 2016 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA
       Buried:  - Albert G. Horton, Jr., Mem. Vet. Cem., Suffolk, VA




Notes: Marriage (Bertha Alma Bell):

Both single.
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John Simmons Davis and Bessie Mildred Bell




Husband John Simmons Davis

         Born: Apr 10, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1983 - Mary Immaculate Hosp., Newport News, VA
       Buried:  - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA


       Father: Peter Henry Davis, Jr. (1883-1945)
       Mother: Mary Clifford Oakley (1889-1918)


     Marriage: Jun 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bessie Mildred Bell

         Born: Oct 17, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2010 - Pitman, NJ
       Buried: Dec 4, 2010 - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA


       Father: James Fitzgerald Bell (1891-1967)
       Mother: Allie Dorcas Law (1888-1988)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Bessie Mildred Bell):

Both single.
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Charles Henry Bell and Verdie Cody




Husband Charles Henry Bell

         Born: Jun 7, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1947 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried: Aug 17, 1947 - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )


     Marriage: 1930



Wife Verdie Cody

         Born: Jan 4, 1910 - Timberville, Rockingham Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 1995 - Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL
       Buried: Mar 1, 1995 - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Verdie Cody):

Their eldest child Anna Mae was born 1931.
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Charles Thomas Bell and Mary Lou Minter




Husband Charles Thomas Bell

          AKA: C. T.
         Born: May 30, 1905 - KY
         Died: Sep 22, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 15, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Lou Minter

         Born: Feb 27, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2007
       Buried: Mar 6, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Woody Minter, Jr. (1890-      )
       Mother: Georgia Ann McMillan (1892-      )




Children
1 M Samuel Thomas Bell

         Born: Jul 11, 1938 - Richmond, VA
         Died: Feb 5, 2013 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 



2 F Mary Ann Bell

         Born: Jan 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2015 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Henry Rogers Hardy (1935-2013)
         Marr: Aft Aug 5, 1959


3 F Betty Lou Bell

         Born: Dec 24, 1944 - Norfolk (city), VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Billy Ray Agee (1940-2020)
         Marr: Apr 21, 1962 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Lou Minter):

Both single. He a carpenter. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Clarence Bell and Ethel Mae Taylor




Husband Clarence Bell

         Born: 1901
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 24, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ethel Mae Taylor

         Born: 1904 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1976 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: James Daniel Taylor (1850-      )
       Mother: Mary Lee Nance (1860-      )




Children

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Fred Leonard Owens and Cletue Hyburnia Bell




Husband Fred Leonard Owens

         Born: Cir 1913 - Bluefield, WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Owens, Jr. (1875-      )
       Mother: Lena Virginia Mills (1876-      )


     Marriage: Aug 16, 1937 - Tazewell Co., VA



Wife Cletue Hyburnia Bell

         Born: Cir 1911 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Cletue Hyburnia Bell):

Both single. He a salesman. Marr. by (unreadable) Wyrick, Min.
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Frank Bradford Minter and Clyda Elizabeth Bell




Husband Frank Bradford Minter

         Born: Oct 1, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 22, 2000 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA


       Father: William Quince Minter (1889-1965)
       Mother: Cora Bell Compton (1896-1978)


     Marriage: 



Wife Clyda Elizabeth Bell

         Born: Nov 3, 1925 - PA
         Died: Jan 15, 2014 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA


Children

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Roger Stewart Jefferson and Dora Lee Bell




Husband Roger Stewart Jefferson

         Born: 1941 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 10, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dora Lee Bell

         Born: Sep 13, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 22, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Edward Bell (1919-1983)
       Mother: Cassie Franklin Higgs (1919-2006)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dora Lee Bell):

He 21 & she 19. S/o J.W. & Inez Jefferson; D/o J.E & Cassie Bell. Marr. Dec. 10, 1960 in Reidsville, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Phillip Smith and Dora Lee Bell




Husband Phillip Smith

         Born: Cir 1939
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Dora Lee Bell

         Born: Sep 13, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 22, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Edward Bell (1919-1983)
       Mother: Cassie Franklin Higgs (1919-2006)




Children

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Harper Gaston Williams and Frances Lucille Bell




Husband Harper Gaston Williams

         Born: Apr 12, 1919 - Richmond Co., NC
         Died: Jun 8, 2010 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Mar 21, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Frances Lucille Bell

         Born: Mar 5, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Dr., Luther Washington Bell (1882-1930)
       Mother: Ora Etta Martin (1891-1961)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Frances Lucille Bell):

Both single. He a textile operator. Marr. by J.F. Stone, Min.
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George Matthew Bell and Susan Ann Thacker




Husband George Matthew Bell

         Born: Sep 3, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 4, 1954 - Family Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)


     Marriage: Sep 7, 1902 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Ann Thacker

         Born: Apr 1878 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John B. Thacker (1843-      )
       Mother: C. Frances Thacker (1855-Bef 1921)




Children
1 F Kate Sue Bell

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Jul 27, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1969
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Bertha Alma Bell

         Born: Apr 15, 1905 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 1968 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 21, 1968 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Rev., Hiram Levi Robertson (1898-1976)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Ethel L. Bell

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mary Ella Bell

         Born: Nov 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1980 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 9, 1980 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: William Clyde Fulcher (1898-1986)
         Marr: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Lilly Ann Bell

         Born: Jun 19, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 2002 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Jackson Warren (1905-1974)
         Marr: Apr 16, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Susan Ann Thacker):

Both 23, single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o Albrt. & Lucy Bell; D/o Jno. & M. Thacker. Marr. Sep. 7, 1902 in Henry Co., Va.
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George Matthew Bell and May Ora Meadows




Husband George Matthew Bell

         Born: Sep 3, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 4, 1954 - Family Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)


     Marriage: Sep 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA



Wife May Ora Meadows

         Born: Aug 17, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1957 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 18, 1957 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Osborne Meadows (1849-1928)
       Mother: Callie Ann Billings (1860-1948)



 Other Spouse: John Albert Hankins, Sr. (1874-1926) - Mar 12, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (May Ora Meadows):

He 53 & she 45. S/o Albert Belle & Lucy Pace; D/o John Meadows & Callie Bullins. Marr. Sep. 10, 1932 in Henry Co., Va., by N.M. Fox.


Notes: Marriage (John Albert Hankins, Sr.):

He 29, she 16. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Albert & Susan Hankins; D/o J.O. & C.A. Meadows. Marr. Mar. 12, 1903, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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George Washington Bell and Elizabeth Unknown




Husband George Washington Bell

         Born: 1814 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Unknown

         Born: 1813 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Walter Washington Bell

         Born: Oct 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 1937 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )
         Marr: Apr 23, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA


2 M Albert Nathan Bell

         Born: Feb 15, 1852 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 5, 1935 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 7, 1935 - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)
         Marr: Dec 6, 1877 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Nathan Banks Bell

         Born: Mar 20, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Eleanor Madge Bell

         Born: 1857-1858 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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George Washington Bell and Delila Stultz




Husband George Washington Bell

         Born: 1814 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
 Relationship: Jul 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA No evidence this couple married



Wife Delila Stultz

         Born: 1825 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Stultz (1798-1880)
       Mother: Susannah Minter (1801-1855)



 Other Spouse: Nathaniel Eggleton (1819-      ) - Nov 18, 1841 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Delila Stultz):

Both were widowed.
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Hassell Montigue Bell and Louise Hopper




Husband Hassell Montigue Bell

         Born: Sep 27, 1898 - VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1975 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 5, 1975 - Hopper Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John W. Bell (1873-1941)
       Mother: Ella B. Eanes (1879-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Louise Hopper

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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James Edward Bell and Cassie Franklin Higgs




Husband James Edward Bell

         Born: Jan 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 12, 1983 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Feb 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Cassie Franklin Higgs

         Born: Feb 22, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 2006 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 3, 2006 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Edward Fontaine Higgs, Sr. (1890-1927)
       Mother: Sallie Lelia Turner (1893-1977)




Children
1 F Dora Lee Bell

         Born: Sep 13, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 2011 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 22, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Cassie Franklin Higgs):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by C.A. Turner, Min.
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James Fitzgerald Bell and Allie Dorcas Law




Husband James Fitzgerald Bell

         Born: Jun 17, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1967 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Allie Dorcas Law

         Born: Jan 4, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Alexander Law (1847-      )
       Mother: Nannie Eloise Cooper (1853-      )




Children
1 M William Winfred Bell

          AKA: Willie
         Born: 1911 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Myrtle Mae Bell

         Born: Apr 20, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 2003 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
       Buried:  - Motley UMC Cem., Hurt, VA
       Spouse: William Stafford Carter (1909-1996)
         Marr: Apr 2, 1932 - Henry Co., VA


3 M James Raleigh Bell

         Born: Jan 1, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Glenna Kate Cooper (1911-1950)
         Marr: Oct 13, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Beadie Gray Stone (1920-1992)
         Marr: Oct 13, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


4 F Bessie Mildred Bell

         Born: Oct 17, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2010 - Pitman, NJ
       Buried: Dec 4, 2010 - Parklawn Mem. Pk., Hampton (city), VA
       Spouse: John Simmons Davis (1912-1983)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Allie Dorcas Law):

Both single. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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James Fitzgerald Bell and Hattie Bertha Brammer




Husband James Fitzgerald Bell

         Born: Jun 17, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1967 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )


     Marriage: Sep 2, 1964 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Wife Hattie Bertha Brammer

         Born: Aug 26, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie Bertha Brammer):

He once div., she once wid. He worked for American Furniture Co. Marr. by L. Wingfield, Min.
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Rev., James Nathan Bell and Milly Davis Minter




Husband Rev., James Nathan Bell

         Born: 1818 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 1, 1841 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Milly Davis Minter

         Born: 1822 - VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Susan E. Bell

         Born: 1842-1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Preston F. Austin (1849-Bef 1886)
         Marr: Jul 8, 1872 - Henry Co., VA


2 M William A. Bell

         Born: Mar 26, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 13, 1925 - Bell Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Sallie Augusta Martin (1846-1925)
         Marr: Dec 10, 1868 - Henry Co., VA



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James Raleigh Bell and Glenna Kate Cooper




Husband James Raleigh Bell

         Born: Jan 1, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Fitzgerald Bell (1891-1967)
       Mother: Allie Dorcas Law (1888-1988)


     Marriage: Oct 13, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Glenna Kate Cooper

         Born: Aug 17, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 29, 1950 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter Benjamin Cooper (1876-1923)
       Mother: Maude Elizabeth Cummings (1887-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Glenna Kate Cooper):

He 20, she 22. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Stokes Co., NC. S/o J.F Belle & Allie D. Law; D/o Pete D. Cooper & Mandie Cummings. Marr. Oct. 13, 1934, Patrick Co., Va.
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James Raleigh Bell and Beadie Gray Stone




Husband James Raleigh Bell

         Born: Jan 1, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Fitzgerald Bell (1891-1967)
       Mother: Allie Dorcas Law (1888-1988)


     Marriage: Oct 13, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Beadie Gray Stone

         Born: Jun 30, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 19, 1992 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Dalton Stone (1881-1966)
       Mother: Maggie Martin Stone (1886-1989)



 Other Spouse: George Robert Lackey (1922-1966) - Nov 8, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Alva David Alexander (1922-2003) - Aft May 27, 1950


Children

Notes: Marriage (Beadie Gray Stone):

He 34, she 30. He once wid., she once div. He worked in Furniture Fact. & she textiles. S/o James Fitzgerald Bell & Allie Dokus Law; D/o William Dalton Stone & Madgie Stone. Marr. Oct. 13, 1950, Martinsville, Va., by G.E. Simmons, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (George Robert Lackey):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by U.B. Stadler, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Sr. and Jane Frances Bell




Husband Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Sr.

         Born: Nov 30, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 18, 1967
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Wiley Tazwell Brooks Dickinson (1858-1933)
       Mother: Julia Ann Pinkard (1878-1941)


     Marriage: Sep 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Jane Frances Bell

          AKA: Janie
         Born: Oct 11, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1947
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: John W. Bell (1873-1941)
       Mother: Susan Cole Wells (1881-1937)




Children
1 M Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Jr.

         Born: May 13, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2001 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Ruth Ann Moore (1938-2016)
         Marr: Sep 12, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M Hugh Elton Dickinson

         Born: Jul 29, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 23, 2013 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 27, 2013
       Spouse: Mildred Jean Freeman (1947-2021)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1968 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Jane Frances Bell):

He 23, she 22. 1st marr. & born Henry Co., Va. S/o Wiley Dickerson & Julia Pinkard; D/o John Bell & Suaan Wells. Marr. Sep. 6, 1934 in Henry Co., Va.
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John Demetrious Bell and Louisa E. Sowder




Husband John Demetrious Bell

         Born: Dec 31, 1854 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1941 - Alleghany Dist., Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 9, 1941 - Bell-Sowder Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA


       Father: Peter H. Bell (1826-      )
       Mother: Ella Cassell (1830-      )


     Marriage: Dec 11, 1879 - Montgomery Co., VA



Wife Louisa E. Sowder

          AKA: Lou
         Born: May 25, 1859 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1945
       Buried:  - Bell-Sowder Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA


Children

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John Nathan Bell and Bessie Thacker




Husband John Nathan Bell

         Born: Dec 11, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 1962 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 15, 1962 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1913 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Bessie Thacker

         Born: Aug 12, 1877 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 6, 1949 - Pace Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Tavender Thacker (1860-1932)
       Mother: Julia B. Rea (1858-1936)




Children

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John W. Bell and Ella B. Eanes




Husband John W. Bell

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: Jun 28, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1941
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: William A. Bell (1844-1925)
       Mother: Sallie Augusta Martin (1846-1925)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1896 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella B. Eanes

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Jan 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Augustus Montague Toplaty Eanes (1842-1915)
       Mother: Martha Ann Turner (1842-      )




Children
1 M Hassell Montigue Bell

         Born: Sep 27, 1898 - VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1975 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 5, 1975 - Hopper Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Louise Hopper (      -      )



Notes: Marriage (Ella B. Eanes):

Their marriage is recorded in the "Henry County Reg. of Marriages No. 2, 1893-1913", pg 19, line 151, 27 Dec. 1896: J. W. Bell, 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o W. A. & S. A. Bell, married E. B Eanes, 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o A. M. T. & M. A. Eanes.
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John W. Bell and Susan Cole Wells




Husband John W. Bell

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: Jun 28, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1941
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: William A. Bell (1844-1925)
       Mother: Sallie Augusta Martin (1846-1925)


     Marriage: Feb 28, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Cole Wells

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: Mar 4, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1937 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 1937 - Home


       Father: James Robert Wells (1850-1930)
       Mother: Cornelia Emily Bullington (1857-1916)




Children
1 M George W. Bell

         Born: 1907 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Jane Frances Bell

          AKA: Janie
         Born: Oct 11, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 1947
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Raleigh Owen Dickinson, Sr. (1910-1967)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Sallie Cole Bell

         Born: Dec 26, 1913 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 2012 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 27, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Emmett Thomas Manning (1913-1984)
         Marr: Sep 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Cornelia Emily Bell

         Born: Mar 1918 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1935
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA



5 M J. W. Bell

         Born: 1920 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Susan Cole Wells):

Their marriage is recorded in the "Henry County Reg. of Marriages No. 2, 1893-1913", p. 58, Line 38, 28 Feb. 1904: J.W. Bell, 31, divorced, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o W.A. & S.A. Bell, married S.C. Wells, 23, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau of J.R. & C.E. Wells.
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Joseph Walter Bell and Mamie Gertrude Belton




Husband Joseph Walter Bell

         Born: Aug 6, 1892 - NC
         Died: May 17, 1970 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Pace Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)


     Marriage: Apr 7, 1918 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mamie Gertrude Belton

         Born: Apr 22, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Pace Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Oscar McCanless Belton (1868-1950)
       Mother: Martha Adeline Oakley (1870-1956)




Children
1 F Mary Grace Bell

         Born: Mar 29, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 2023
       Buried: Jun 2, 2023 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: William Elbert Smith (1929-2021)
         Marr: Jan 4, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mamie Gertrude Belton):

Marr. by T.J. Glenn, Min.
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John Thomas Compton and Kate Sue Bell




Husband John Thomas Compton

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: Jan 8, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1984
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1871-1928)
       Mother: Roxana Harrison Wall (1877-1956)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Kate Sue Bell

          AKA: Katie
         Born: Jul 27, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1969
       Buried: 


       Father: George Matthew Bell (1879-1954)
       Mother: Susan Ann Thacker (1878-      )




Children
1 M Harvey Thomas Compton

         Born: Apr 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 25, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Doris Irene Slaydon (1920-2006)
         Marr: May 7, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M Ocie Lee Compton

         Born: Jan 6, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 14, 1931 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 15, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



3 M Aubrey C. Compton

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Raymond Mason Compton

          AKA: Rooster
         Born: Jan 19, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 2017 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 13, 2017 - Eastlawn Gdns., Kernersville, NC
       Spouse: Julia Annette Andrews (1927-2013)
         Marr: Abt 1944
       Spouse: Peggy Jo Queen (Abt 1934-      )
         Marr: Jan 29, 1965 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC


5 M Dothard James Compton

         Born: Jun 12, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1998
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Hazel Ella Chester Wilson (1933-2021)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1950 - Cherokee Co., SC


6 M Ray Franklin Compton, Lt.

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Jan 11, 1936 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1966 - Offshore, North Vietnam
       Buried:  - at sea, body not recovered



7 M John David Compton

          AKA: J. D.
         Born: Jul 26, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 17, 2017 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 21, 2017 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Sara Mae Corum (1936-2021)
         Marr: Nov 1, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 M Leonard Wayne Compton

         Born: Jul 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 6, 2024
       Buried:  - Elamsville Ch. of God of Prop. Cem., Elamsville, VA




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John Burrell Gilley and Kitty Bell




Husband John Burrell Gilley

         Born: 1820 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Gilley (Bet 1770/1779-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Bryant (1779/1780-      )


     Marriage: Aft Sep 8, 1870



Wife Kitty Bell

         Born:  - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William Nelson Grogan and Lillian Bell




Husband William Nelson Grogan

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lillian Bell

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Roy Van Rensselear Grogan

         Born: Cir 1896 - Hopewell Junction, NY
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gladys Cornelia Wilson (1904-1978)
         Marr: Jan 3, 1920 - Horseheads, NY



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James D. Law and Lillie D. Bell




Husband James D. Law

         Born: Jan 20, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 1933 - Haw River, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 29, 1933 - Gilliams PBC Cem., Elon College, NC


       Father: Marshall Preston Law (1826-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Gilbert (1827-      )


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Lillie D. Bell

         Born: 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 7, 1900
       Buried: 


       Father: Peter H. Bell (1826-      )
       Mother: Ella Cassell (1830-      )




Children
1 M Charles H. Law

         Born: Feb 1, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1949 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 20, 1949 - Cascade Cem., Cascade, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M John Wesley Law

         Born: Mar 27, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 21, 1958 - Cascade Bapt. Ch. Cem., Cascade, VA
       Spouse: Myrtle Allison Minter (1882-1936)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1909 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Worthie Pannell Law

         Born: Jun 13, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ruth Washington Johnston (1894-1959)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1912 - Henry Co., VA


4 M David Franklin Law

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Jun 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Lillie D. Bell):

Both single.
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Thomas Jackson Warren and Lilly Ann Bell




Husband Thomas Jackson Warren

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Oct 10, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 1974
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Thomas Warren (1868-1950)
       Mother: Virginia Katherine Gravely (1868-1953)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lilly Ann Bell

         Born: Jun 19, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 2002 - Beverly Health Care Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Matthew Bell (1879-1954)
       Mother: Susan Ann Thacker (1878-      )




Children
1 M Donald Jackson Warren, Sr.

         Born: Jun 6, 1928 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 3, 1994 - Highsmith-Rainey Hospital, Fayettesville, NC
       Buried:  - Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Fayettesville, NC
       Spouse: Nellie Marie Peters (Abt 1929-      )
         Marr: Apr 16, 1948 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Priscilla Jane Warren

         Born: Nov 30, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 19, 2012 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Lilly Ann Bell):

Both single.
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Dr., Luther Washington Bell and Ora Etta Martin




Husband Dr., Luther Washington Bell

         Born: Mar 28, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bell Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: William A. Bell (1844-1925)
       Mother: Sallie Augusta Martin (1846-1925)


     Marriage: Aug 3, 1910 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ora Etta Martin

         Born: May 12, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 30, 1961 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Henry Martin (1848-1940)
       Mother: Sallie Marshall Stultz (1856-1933)




Children
1 F Virgie Mildred Bell

         Born: Aug 7, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1998
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: James Coyner Hunter, Sr. (1913-1970)
         Marr: Sep 11, 1940 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Frances Lucille Bell

         Born: Mar 5, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Harper Gaston Williams (1919-2010)
         Marr: Mar 21, 1941 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ora Etta Martin):

Their marriage information is from the Henry Co., Virginia Marriage Register, pg. 88, Line 92, 3 Aug., 1910: L.W. Bell, 28, Physician, S/o W.A. & S.A. Bell, Md. O.E. Martin, 20, D/o S.H. & S.M. Martin.

Wedding Announcement in the Henry Bulletin, Martinsville, VA, August 10, 1910:

Miss ora Etta Martin becomes Bride of Dr. Luther W. Bell -- The home of Mr. S.H. Martin of Sandy river, Va., was on last Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. the scene of a very pretty marriage, when his daughter, Miss Ora Etta Martin, became the bride of Dr. Luther W. Bell., of Axton, Va.

The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March rendered by Miss Sallie Bell, sister of the groom. The marriage was solemized in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends, Rev. Humphries, Pastor of Mount Vernon Church, officiating.

Miss Sallie Martin, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Mr. George L. Bell, of Danville, brother of the groom, best man.

The bride was beautifully dressed in white silk mull and carried a large bouquet of white hydrangeas. The groom was dressed in conventional black.

The home was tastefully decorated with evergreens for the occasion.

Immediately after the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room, where a delightful repast was served, after which the bridal party left for the home of the groom's parents, Mr. W.A. Bell, where a grand reception was given for them.

The bride is an attractive and accomplished young lady of this County, where she has many friends and admirers.

The groom is a highly esteemed young man and a graduate of the Memphis Hospital Medical College.

Dr. and Mrs. Bell will make their future home at Hinesville, Pittsylvania County. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life.
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Micajah Hopkins Merricks and Martha Sue Bell




Husband Micajah Hopkins Merricks

         Born: 1816-1819 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Unknown Merricks (      -      )
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Apr 8, 1854 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Sue Bell

         Born: 1834 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Virginia A. Merricks

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Thomas Merricks

         Born: Jan 15, 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1953 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 14, 1953 - Merricks Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Sarah Ann Yeatts (1864-1927)
         Marr: Abt 1885-1886


3 F Winnie S. Merricks

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



4 M John Hopson Merricks

          AKA: Hops
         Born: Apr 7, 1862 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: May 30, 1938
       Buried:  - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Eanes (1865-1962)
         Marr: Jan 28, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M George Merricks

         Born: 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Palmer (1872-1952)


6 M Jessie L. Merricks

         Born: Sep 1868 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Henry Merricks

         Born: 1869 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Charley Merricks

         Born: 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Sallie Bet Merricks

         Born: Jul 13, 1874 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jan 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 18, 1959 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Granville Lee Overton (1868-1928)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Gaultney Morrison (1880-1948)
         Marr: Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Sue Bell):

He a wid., she single.
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Walter Andrew Secrest and Mary Ann Bell




Husband Walter Andrew Secrest

         Born: Cir 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 17, 1956 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Mary Ann Bell

         Born: Jan 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2015 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Thomas Bell (1905-1979)
       Mother: Mary Lou Minter (1919-2007)



 Other Spouse: Henry Rogers Hardy (1935-2013) - Aft Aug 5, 1959


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Bell):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Rogers Hardy):

She divorced her 1st husband on Aug. 5, 1959.
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Henry Rogers Hardy and Mary Ann Bell




Husband Henry Rogers Hardy

         Born: Oct 25, 1935 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 2013 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 6, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Orie Gould Hardy (1905-1982)
       Mother: Mary Cornelia Warren (1911-1998)


     Marriage: Aft Aug 5, 1959



Wife Mary Ann Bell

         Born: Jan 27, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2015 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Thomas Bell (1905-1979)
       Mother: Mary Lou Minter (1919-2007)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Bell):

She divorced her 1st husband on Aug. 5, 1959.
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Nathan Lowry Gregory and Mary B. Bell




Husband Nathan Lowry Gregory

         Born: Dec 25, 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 3, 1863 - Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA
       Buried:  - Hollywood Cem., Richmond, VA


       Father: Richard Dennis Gregory (1798-1885)
       Mother: Elizabeth H. Pigg (1808-1873)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1857 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary B. Bell

         Born: 1837 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary B. Bell):

Both single.
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Luther Cleveland Shumate and Mary Elizabeth Bell




Husband Luther Cleveland Shumate

         Born: May 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 1971 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 26, 1971 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Quincy Shumate (1851-      )
       Mother: Ann Eliza Nunn (1846-      )


     Marriage: Jul 13, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Elizabeth Bell

         Born: 1889
         Died: Bef Sep 19, 1914
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Katherine Shumate

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Clyde Fulcher and Mary Ella Bell




Husband William Clyde Fulcher

         Born: Apr 27, 1898 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 1986 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 2, 1986 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Elijah McKinley Fulcher (1870-1935)
       Mother: Mary Jane Bryant (1872-      )


     Marriage: Aug 1, 1925 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Ella Bell

         Born: Nov 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1980 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 9, 1980 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: George Matthew Bell (1879-1954)
       Mother: Susan Ann Thacker (1878-      )




Children
1 F Gwendolyn Juanice Fulcher

         Born: Mar 14, 1926 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 27, 2019 - Southwood Nur. & Rehab. Ctr. Clinton, NC
       Buried: Mar 30, 2019 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Forest Durwood Moore (1923-2009)
         Marr: Apr 16, 1945 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Mary Frances Fulcher

         Born: 1931 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 2, 1934 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Ella Bell):

Both single.
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William Elbert Smith and Mary Grace Bell




Husband William Elbert Smith

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Feb 10, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2021 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Jan 4, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Grace Bell

         Born: Mar 29, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 29, 2023
       Buried: Jun 2, 2023 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Joseph Walter Bell (1892-1970)
       Mother: Mamie Gertrude Belton (1900-1977)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Grace Bell):

Both single. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He unemployed & she did textile work. Marr. by R.J. Lawrence, Min.
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William W. Gilbert and Mary Jane Bell




Husband William W. Gilbert

         Born: 1815 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1836



Wife Mary Jane Bell

         Born: 1811 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James Henry Gilbert

         Born: Jan 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Jane Richardson (1844-      )
         Marr: Abt 1860


2 F Susan Frances Gilbert

         Born: Sep 1841 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Webster Daniel Hatcher (1830-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Abt 1858


3 F Mary Jane Gilbert

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Sep 20, 1844 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1897 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
       Spouse: John Henry Richardson (1845-1913)


4 F Emaline Gilbert

         Born: 1845 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Julia A. Gilbert

         Born: Sep 17, 1847 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1918 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 15, 1918 - Pine Hill Cem., Burlington, NC



6 M William J. T. Gilbert

          AKA: Buck
         Born: Apr 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henrietta A. Cole (1855-Bef 1920)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1873 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Amelia A. Gilbert

          AKA: Milly
         Born: Aug 1849 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Nov 22, 1903
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Richard Overton (1852-      )
         Marr: Jan 15, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Julia H. Gilbert

         Born: 1851 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Robert A. Gilbert

         Born: Dec 25, 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 28, 1916 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 30, 1916 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Nancy Emma Carter (1861-      )
         Marr: Nov 15, 1882 - Henry Co., VA



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Robert William Gauldin and Mary Maxine Bell




Husband Robert William Gauldin

         Born: Oct 13, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1993
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cabel Harrison Gauldin (1911-1990)
       Mother: Goldie Virginia Stultz (1914-2002)


     Marriage: May 11, 1963 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Maxine Bell

         Born: Oct 25, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2023 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 15, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Vance Lee Fulcher, Jr. (1928-2019) - Sep 1, 1984 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Maxine Bell):

Both single. He worked for Ashby Sheet Metal Co. & she a secretary. Marr. by J.D. Long, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Vance Lee Fulcher, Jr.):

2d marr., both prev. div.; Marr. by R.J. Kelley, Min.
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Vance Lee Fulcher, Jr. and Mary Maxine Bell




Husband Vance Lee Fulcher, Jr.

         Born: Aug 20, 1928 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 31, 2019
       Buried: Apr 4, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Vance Lee Fulcher, Sr. (1902-1975)
       Mother: Alice Beulah Carter (1905-1989)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1984 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Maxine Bell

         Born: Oct 25, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2023 - Wesley Long Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 15, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Robert William Gauldin (1940-1993) - May 11, 1963 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Maxine Bell):

2d marr., both prev. div.; Marr. by R.J. Kelley, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert William Gauldin):

Both single. He worked for Ashby Sheet Metal Co. & she a secretary. Marr. by J.D. Long, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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William Stafford Carter and Myrtle Mae Bell




Husband William Stafford Carter

         Born: Sep 10, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 3, 1996 - Lynchburg (city), VA
       Buried:  - Motley UMC Cem., Hurt, VA


       Father: William Henry Carter, Jr. (1883-1938)
       Mother: Bettie Lou Ashby (1887-1936)


     Marriage: Apr 2, 1932 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Mae Bell

         Born: Apr 20, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 2003 - Altavista, Campbell Co., VA
       Buried:  - Motley UMC Cem., Hurt, VA


       Father: James Fitzgerald Bell (1891-1967)
       Mother: Allie Dorcas Law (1888-1988)




Children
1 M Jerry Thomas Carter

         Born: May 29, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 18, 2001 - Rock Hill, York Co., SC
       Buried:  - Grandview Mem. Pk., Rock Hill, SC
       Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Wooten (1940-2017)
         Marr: Aug 26, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Mae Bell):

Both single.
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John Alvis Ward and Nannie E. Bell




Husband John Alvis Ward

         Born: Feb 13, 1863 - Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Dec 31, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: Oct 30, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nannie E. Bell

         Born: Apr 19, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 14, 1953 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 16, 1953 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Albert Nathan Bell (1852-1935)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Pace (1852-Bef 1935)




Children
1 M Charles Alvis Ward

         Born: 1923 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Eddie Lee Ward

         Born: 1924 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Ruth Laura Ward

         Born: 1926 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Alfred Irie Ward

         Born: 1927 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nannie E. Bell):

He a wid., she single.
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Luther Cleveland Shumate and Pearl Bell




Husband Luther Cleveland Shumate

         Born: May 25, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 1971 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 26, 1971 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Quincy Shumate (1851-      )
       Mother: Ann Eliza Nunn (1846-      )


     Marriage: Sep 19, 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Pearl Bell

         Born: Apr 21, 1893 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: Oct 5, 1972 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children
1 F Mary Elizabeth Shumate

         Born: Oct 11, 1915 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 12, 2001 - Walnut Grove Retirement Home, Eden, NC
       Buried: Jul 14, 2001 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Ezra Glynn Hankins (1910-2002)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1934 - Roanoke (city), VA


2 M Garland Shumate

         Born: Apr 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Jannie Frances Shumate

         Born: Dec 19, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 16, 2001 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem. Maus., Eden, NC
       Spouse: David Kallam (1913-1976)
         Marr: Apr 22, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Pearl Bell):

He a wid., she single.
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Peter H. Bell and Ella Cassell




Husband Peter H. Bell

         Born: 1826 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 24, 1852 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ella Cassell

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Rosebelle Bell

         Born: 1852 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Demetrious Bell

         Born: Dec 31, 1854 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1941 - Alleghany Dist., Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 9, 1941 - Bell-Sowder Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA
       Spouse: Louisa E. Sowder (1859-1945)
         Marr: Dec 11, 1879 - Montgomery Co., VA


3 F Lillie D. Bell

         Born: 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 7, 1900
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James D. Law (1855-1933)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Walter Bell

         Born: 1862 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Iola Bell

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Oscar Bell

         Born: 1866 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Adelia Bell

         Born: 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Robert C. Bell and Virginia Katherine Cathcart




Husband Robert C. Bell

         Born: 1909
         Died: 1972
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Virginia Katherine Cathcart

         Born: Oct 29, 1913 - NC
         Died: Aug 15, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: James Edward Byrd (1911-1993) - 1929


Children

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William Henry Carter and Rosa Kate Bell




Husband William Henry Carter

         Born: 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 18, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rosa Kate Bell

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Mar 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Walter Washington Bell (1850-1937)
       Mother: Mary P. Belcher (1860-      )




Children
1 M Charlie Washington Carter

         Born: Dec 8, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ruby Elinor Stultz (1915-1976)
         Marr: May 3, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nolie Marie Dodson (1927-2008)
         Marr: Sep 7, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Rosa Kate Bell):

Both single.
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Emmett Thomas Manning and Sallie Cole Bell




Husband Emmett Thomas Manning

          AKA: Red
         Born: Jun 8, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1984 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Benjamin Franklin Manning (1874-1950)
       Mother: Nancy Catherine Hall (1873-1953)


     Marriage: Sep 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Sallie Cole Bell

         Born: Dec 26, 1913 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 24, 2012 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 27, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John W. Bell (1873-1941)
       Mother: Susan Cole Wells (1881-1937)




Children
1 M William Thomas Manning

          AKA: Buck
         Born: Sep 5, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 2006 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Geneva Faye Bailey (1937-2019)
         Marr: Jul 25, 1970 - Collinsville, VA



Notes: Marriage (Sallie Cole Bell):

Both single.
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John Henry Haley and Samantha Bell




Husband John Henry Haley

         Born: Apr 1, 1838
         Died: Apr 14, 1899 - Lockeford, CA
       Buried: 


       Father: Gabriel Haley (1803-1877)
       Mother: Delilah Jane Minter (1805-1846)


     Marriage: Sep 9, 1858 - Howard Co., MO



Wife Samantha Bell

         Born: Mar 3, 1835 - Lockeford, CA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Anne Viola Haley

         Born: Dec 19, 1862
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Lewis F. Haley

         Born: Oct 21, 1865
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Stella Deliah Haley

         Born: Apr 1868
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John Virgil Haley

         Born: Aug 27, 1871
         Died: 
       Buried: 





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