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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: George William Anderson (1909-1940) Marr: Feb 19, 1931 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Noel Thomas Eanes (1914-1968) Marr: Jan 29, 1941 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: George Maurice Johnston (1915-1959) Marr: Mar 6, 1937 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VAMarriage: 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., NCSpouse: 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., NCSpouse: Jessie William Pruitt (1875-1943) Marr: 1930Spouse: Walter Jasper Sams (1917-1991) Marr: Apr 21, 1977 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Bell):
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, NCSpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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):
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):
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., VAMarriage: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, VAMarriage: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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):
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, VAMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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), VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, 2013Spouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: William Elbert Smith (1929-2021) Marr: Jan 4, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Gertrude Belton):
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., VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: Julia Annette Andrews (1927-2013) Marr: Abt 1944Spouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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):
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, NCSpouse: 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):
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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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, VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: 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., VASpouse: Granville Lee Overton (1868-1928) Marr: Dec 24, 1895 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Edward Gaultney Morrison (1880-1948) Marr: Apr 9, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Sue Bell):
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):
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, NCSpouse: 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):
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, NCMarriage: 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, VASpouse: 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., NCSpouse: 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, SCSpouse: Elizabeth Ann Wooten (1940-2017) Marr: Aug 26, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Mae Bell):
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, NCMarriage: 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):
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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: David Kallam (1913-1976) Marr: Apr 22, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Pearl Bell):
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., VASpouse: 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., VAMarriage:
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., VASpouse: Ruby Elinor Stultz (1915-1976) Marr: May 3, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nolie Marie Dodson (1927-2008) Marr: Sep 7, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Rosa Kate Bell):
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., VASpouse: Geneva Faye Bailey (1937-2019) Marr: Jul 25, 1970 - Collinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Sallie Cole Bell):
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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