Early Southside Virginia Families



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William Wayne Bennett and Karen Lee Jones




Husband William Wayne Bennett

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


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


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



Wife Karen Lee Jones

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


Children

Notes: Marriage (Karen Lee Jones):

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




Husband Willis H. Bennett

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



Wife Martha White

         Born: 1809
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha White):

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

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Reese Crawford and Augusta Jane Benning




Husband Reese Crawford

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



Wife Augusta Jane Benning

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


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




Children
1 M Henry Crawford

         Born: 1872 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Madison Lewis Patterson and Augusta Palmyra Benning




Husband Madison Lewis Patterson

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



Wife Augusta Palmyra Benning

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


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




Children
1 M Pleasant Benning Patterson

         Born: Jul 29, 1856
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Edwin Morris Patterson, Sr.

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


3 F Mildred Lewis Patterson

         Born: 1863 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Jerome Augustine Patterson

         Born: 1869
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Madison Lewis Patterson, Jr.

         Born: 1870
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Benjamin Yancey Martin and Caroline Melinda Benning




Husband Benjamin Yancey Martin

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



Wife Caroline Melinda Benning

         Born: Sep 28, 1824
         Died: 1858
       Buried: 


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




Children
1 F Ella Caroline Martin

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



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




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

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


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


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



Wife Mary Howard Jones

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


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

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



2 F Mary Howard Benning

         Born: Nov 23, 1841 - GA
         Died: Feb 5, 1927 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 F Louisa Vivian Benning

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


4 F Augusta Jane Benning

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


5 F Anna Caroline Benning

         Born: Jun 22, 1853 - Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
         Died: Feb 8, 1935
       Buried:  - Linwood Cem., Columbus, GA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


6 F Sarah Jones Benning

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



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Samuel Spencer and Louisa Vivian Benning




Husband Samuel Spencer

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



Wife Louisa Vivian Benning

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


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




Children
1 M Henry Benning Spencer

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


2 F Vernona Mitchell Spencer

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



3 F Vivian Spencer

         Born: 1878 - VA
         Died: 1932
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Cem., Washington, D.C.
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



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Pleasant Mhoon Benning and Melinda Lewis White




Husband Pleasant Mhoon Benning

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



Wife Melinda Lewis White

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


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




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

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


2 M Richard Edwin Benning

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


3 F Caroline Melinda Benning

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


4 F Augusta Palmyra Benning

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



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Richard Edwin Benning and Frances A. Simpson




Husband Richard Edwin Benning

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


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


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



Wife Frances A. Simpson

         Born: 1828 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Lucy F. Benning

         Born: 1845 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Pleasant M. Benning

         Born: 1847 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Richard E. Benning

         Born: 1849 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Herman Ladson Hull and Sarah Jones Benning




Husband Herman Ladson Hull

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



Wife Sarah Jones Benning

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


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jones Benning):

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




Husband Howard Wayne Bensinger

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



Wife Victoria Wilson Richardson

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


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




Children

Notes: Marriage (Victoria Wilson Richardson):

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




Husband David Campbell Underwood

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



Wife Annelle Elizabeth Benson

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


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




Children

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Calvin Ervin Mansell and Barbara Benson




Husband Calvin Ervin Mansell

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


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


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



Wife Barbara Benson

         Born: 1920
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John Edward Benson and Lodissie Mae Maxwell




Husband John Edward Benson

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



Wife Lodissie Mae Maxwell

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


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




Children
1 F Margaret P. Benson

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


2 F Annelle Elizabeth Benson

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


3 M Maxwell Edward Benson

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



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Gordon Bennett Johnson and Margaret P. Benson




Husband Gordon Bennett Johnson

         Born: Aug 29, 1900 - MI
         Died: Mar 4, 1982 - Lowell, Kent Co., MI
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Lowell, MI
     Marriage: Aug 3, 1924 - Cook Co., Illinois, USA



Wife Margaret P. Benson

          AKA: Maggie
         Born: Nov 4, 1898 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Sep 15, 1941 - Lowell, Kent Co., MI
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN


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




Children

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Maxwell Edward Benson and Katherine Dibrell Durrett




Husband Maxwell Edward Benson

         Born: Jun 23, 1902 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Dec 16, 1964 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mount Olivet Cem., Nashville, TN


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


     Marriage: Jan 28, 1938 - Davidson Co., TN



Wife Katherine Dibrell Durrett

         Born: Dec 20, 1907 - Eastland, White Co., TN
         Died: Jul 18, 2003 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: 


Children

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Wilton Harold Benson and Shelby Jean Hankins




Husband Wilton Harold Benson

         Born: Abt 1927
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 4, 1965 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Shelby Jean Hankins

         Born: May 21, 1939 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Akers Lee Hankins (1911-2000)
       Mother: Alma Florence Barnes (1913-1995)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Shelby Jean Hankins):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Elijah Bentley and Martha Elizabeth Fuller




Husband Elijah Bentley

         Born: Jan 30, 1844 - GA
         Died: Apr 1, 1914 - Franklin Co., AL
       Buried:  - Bolton Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Franklin Co., AL
     Marriage: Mar 28, 1881 - Haralson Co., GA



Wife Martha Elizabeth Fuller

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Oct 1851 - Meriwether Co., GA
         Died: Feb 17, 1929 - Franklin Co., AL
       Buried:  - Bolton Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Franklin Co., AL


       Father: Isham Fuller (1825-1877)
       Mother: Eliza Jones Jackson (1828-1907)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Elizabeth Fuller):

The day isn't perfectly clear, but other documents show it is the 28th, the same day their license was issued. Married by Charles Talrefaro (sic).
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Calvin Curtis Mitchell and Rosa Marie Bentley




Husband Calvin Curtis Mitchell

         Born: Jan 17, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1978 - V.F.W. Dance Hall, Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA


       Father: John Calvin Mitchell (1899-1954)
       Mother: Ella Elizabeth Moran (1900-1986)


     Marriage: Oct 6, 1944 - Solano Co., CA



Wife Rosa Marie Bentley

         Born: Abt 1924 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rosa Marie Bentley):

He was 21 and she 19. He was single, and her 2nd marr. (previously annulled). He was in the U.S. Navy Reserve. S/o John C. Mitchell & Elizabeth Moran; D/o Homer S. Bentley & Beulah F. Irwin. Note: Oct. 6, 1944 is the license issue date, but no return was located. Typically, they married the same day, and at the top it states "Marrage Place" Solano Co., Ca. Even so, the marriage date could ba a day or two later.
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George Branford Benton and Grace Vashti Covington




Husband George Branford Benton

         Born: Mar 15, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 10, 1984 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Feb 13, 1984 - Gospel Light Bapt. Ch. Cem., Walkertown, NC
     Marriage: May 21, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Vashti Covington

         Born: Mar 10, 1905 - Surry Co., NC
         Died: Nov 14, 2001 - King, NC
       Buried:  - Gospel Light Bapt. Ch. Cem., Walkertown, NC


       Father: William Maitland Covington (1878-1910)
       Mother: Carrie Elizabeth Covington (1882-1963)




Children

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John Edward Benton and Susan Burt Meriwether




Husband John Edward Benton

         Born: Abt 1835 - GA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Apr 20, 1858 - Columbia Co., GA



Wife Susan Burt Meriwether

          AKA: Susie
         Born: 1837 - GA
         Died: 1916
       Buried:  - Oak Grove Cem., Americus, GA


       Father: William Meriwether (1792-Bef 1860)
       Mother: Caroline Virginia Burt (1806-1880)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Susan Burt Meriwether):

Marr. Apr. 20, 1858 in Columbia Co., Ga., by J. Harris, Min.
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Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Jr. and Judy D. Benton




Husband Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Jr.

         Born: Sep 27, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1986 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Sr, (1890-1980)
       Mother: Sallie Dillard Smith (1896-1950)


     Marriage: Sep 5, 1953 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Judy D. Benton

         Born: 1925 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy D. Benton):

Married by J.M. Garrison, Min.
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Landon Russell Wyatt, Jr. and Kathryn Elizabeth Benton




Husband Landon Russell Wyatt, Jr.

         Born: Oct 8, 1925 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 22, 2021
       Buried: Dec 27, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Landon Russell Wyatt, Sr. (1891-1971)
       Mother: Mary Beulah Hundley (1897-1976)


     Marriage: Aug 30, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Kathryn Elizabeth Benton

          AKA: Nappy
         Born: May 11, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 14, 2021 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 17, 2021 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Kathryn Elizabeth Benton):

Both single. He worked for Wyatt Buick, & she was a teacher. Married by T.J. Hawkins, Min.
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Louie Cecil Benton and Pandora Vivian Overby




Husband Louie Cecil Benton

         Born: Aug 5, 1900 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 5, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: 1919



Wife Pandora Vivian Overby

         Born: Nov 21, 1900 - VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children
1 F Vivian Elaine Benton

         Born: Feb 18, 1921 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 1999 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 18, 1999 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Harden Franklin Patterson (1913-1941)
         Marr: Mar 4, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rorer James Pulliam (1920-1972)
         Marr: Aft Oct 31, 1941


2 M Wayne Allen Benton

         Born: Sep 25, 1925 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 21, 2002 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Christine Howell Martin (1926-2015)
         Marr: Sep 27, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



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Luther Neal Reynolds and Lucy Jane Benton




Husband Luther Neal Reynolds

         Born: Aug 26, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1957 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC
       Buried: Sep 26, 1957 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Sam Morris Reynolds (1851-1933)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Cobler (1861-1900)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1904 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Lucy Jane Benton

         Born: Oct 4, 1888 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 18, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jul 19, 1938 - Mayodan Moravian Cem., Mayodan, NC


Children
1 M John Berkley Reynolds

         Born: Mar 20, 1906
         Died: Jan 29, 1981
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Grace Jane Gilbert (1914-2000)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1938 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Ralph Neal Reynolds

          AKA: Bobby
         Born: Jan 28, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 28, 1964
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Nannie Louise Jarrett (1915-1980)
         Marr: 1936


3 M Ray Samuel Reynolds

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jul 16, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 6, 2004 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried: Mar 8, 2004 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Sally Amelia Carter (1933-2017)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1966 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Howard Earl Reynolds

         Born: Mar 18, 1926 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 25, 1991 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Katherine R. Redman (1933-2023)
         Marr: Apr 13, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



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Calvin Jonah Mabes and Mary Ann Benton




Husband Calvin Jonah Mabes

         Born: 1905 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 19, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Benton

         Born: Jul 14, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 4, 2001 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Camilla Ann Mabes

          AKA: Millie
         Born: Dec 1, 1932 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 1, 2005 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 4, 2005 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Maurice Guerrant Rawlins, Jr. (1930-1977)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Joseph Gregory Mabes

         Born: Jul 31, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 6, 2001 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry



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Harden Franklin Patterson and Vivian Elaine Benton




Husband Harden Franklin Patterson

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Feb 24, 1913 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 30, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 31, 1941 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Aaron Davis Patterson (1885-1947)
       Mother: Nancy Ellen Belcher (1890-1980)


     Marriage: Mar 4, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Vivian Elaine Benton

         Born: Feb 18, 1921 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 1999 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 18, 1999 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Louie Cecil Benton (1900-1969)
       Mother: Pandora Vivian Overby (1900-1973)



 Other Spouse: Rorer James Pulliam (1920-1972) - Aft Oct 31, 1941


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vivian Elaine Benton):

Both single. He was a textile worker. Married by C.M. Wales, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Rorer James Pulliam):

Oct. 31, 1941 is the burial date of her 1st husband.
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Rorer James Pulliam and Vivian Elaine Benton




Husband Rorer James Pulliam

         Born: Apr 3, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 24, 1972 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 26, 1972 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Pryor Ronald Pulliam (1877-1955)
       Mother: Lillie Myrtle Land (1893-1982)


     Marriage: Aft Oct 31, 1941



Wife Vivian Elaine Benton

         Born: Feb 18, 1921 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 1999 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 18, 1999 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Louie Cecil Benton (1900-1969)
       Mother: Pandora Vivian Overby (1900-1973)



 Other Spouse: Harden Franklin Patterson (1913-1941) - Mar 4, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vivian Elaine Benton):

Oct. 31, 1941 is the burial date of her 1st husband.


Notes: Marriage (Harden Franklin Patterson):

Both single. He was a textile worker. Married by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Wayne Allen Benton and Christine Howell Martin




Husband Wayne Allen Benton

         Born: Sep 25, 1925 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 21, 2002 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Louie Cecil Benton (1900-1969)
       Mother: Pandora Vivian Overby (1900-1973)


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1947 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Christine Howell Martin

         Born: Jul 17, 1926 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 16, 2015 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 19, 2015 - Mountain View Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Christine Howell Martin):

Married by H. Fletcher Lambert, Min.
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Lt., Edward Berkeley and Jane Unknown




Husband Lt., Edward Berkeley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Jane Unknown

         Born: 1593 - VA
         Died: Mar 1657 - Yorktown, York Co., VA
       Buried:  - Yorktown, York Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Capt., Nicholas Martiau, Sr. (1590-1657) - Abt 1622 - Elizabeth City, Hampton Co., VA


Children

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Benjamin Bernard and Sarah Betz




Husband Benjamin Bernard

         Born: Feb 20, 1782 - Powhatan Co., VA
         Died: Sep 18, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Bef 1810



Wife Sarah Betz

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1787 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1850 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah R. Bernard

          AKA: Sally
         Born: 1810 - VA
         Died: 1871 - VA
       Buried:  - Belcher Cem., Snow Creek, VA
       Spouse: Henry Spotsworth Belcher (1812-1864)
         Marr: Bef 1835


2 M Joseph G. Bernard

         Born: Mar 1818 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Martha C. Wells (1812-      )
         Marr: Sep 27, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Sarah A. White (1833-      )
         Marr: Feb 8, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



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George Cooper Gravely and Cordie Bernard




Husband George Cooper Gravely

         Born: Nov 30, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 1942 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 4, 1942 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Green Sowers Gravely (1821-      )
       Mother: Mary Anne Cooper (1833-      )


     Marriage: Apr 6, 1915 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Cordie Bernard

         Born: 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Bernard Gravely

         Born: Feb 23, 1917 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1917 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 2, 1917 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Cordie Bernard):

He a widower & she single.
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Creed Bernard and Martha E. Housman




Husband Creed Bernard

         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: Bef Jun 4, 1900
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Martha E. Housman

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Ransom Bernard

         Born: 1853 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Sally Bernard

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M William D. Bernard

         Born: 1861 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M John Creed Bernard

         Born: Mar 5, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1951 - Union Hall (rural), Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 20, 1951 - Bernard Cem., Union Hall, VA
       Spouse: Della Frances Elizabeth Meeks (1872-1959)
         Marr: Feb 20, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA


5 M James L. Bernard

         Born: 1863 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Mahala Kate Bernard

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1865-1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Henry Eanes (1873-      )
         Marr: Abt 1899-1900



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James Clinton Martin and Dorothy Bernard




Husband James Clinton Martin

         Born: Feb 21, 1926 - VA
         Died: Apr 14, 2012 - VA
       Buried:  - Martin-Davis Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: George Clinton Martin (1885-1976)
       Mother: Lillie Mae Turner (1886-1964)


     Marriage: Bef Aug 17, 1985



Wife Dorothy Bernard

         Born: Cir 1930
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Bernard):

James 1st wife remarried on Aug. 17, 1985.
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Samuel B. Morgan and Elizabeth Bernard




Husband Samuel B. Morgan

         Born: 1799 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 28, 1828 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Bernard

         Born: 1813 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James W. Morgan

         Born: 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Julia A. Morgan

         Born: 1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Madison L. Morgan

         Born: 1832 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Elizabeth W. Morgan

         Born: 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Charlotte Clark Morgan

         Born: Dec 23, 1844 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 15, 1933 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Ziegler Cem., Dickenson, VA
       Spouse: Chesley Michael Ziegler (1839-1922)
         Marr: Oct 2, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Hon., Samuel C. Morgan, Mayor

         Born: Aug 1848 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 1928 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia F. Davis (1857-Bef 1900)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1876 - Henry Co., VA



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John Creed Bernard and Della Frances Elizabeth Meeks




Husband John Creed Bernard

         Born: Mar 5, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 1951 - Union Hall (rural), Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 20, 1951 - Bernard Cem., Union Hall, VA


       Father: Creed Bernard (1820-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Martha E. Housman (1830-      )


     Marriage: Feb 20, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Della Frances Elizabeth Meeks

         Born: Jul 4, 1872 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 10, 1959 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bernard Cem., Union Hall, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Della Frances Elizabeth Meeks):

Both single.
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John O. Bernard and Julia G. Williamson




Husband John O. Bernard

         Born: 1839 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Silas E. Bernard (1807-1882)
       Mother: Lucinda E. Pullen (1809-1887)


     Marriage: Nov 21, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Julia G. Williamson

         Born: 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah E. Bernard

         Born: 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Fannie S. Bernard

         Born: 1871 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Mary Cassandra Bernard

          AKA: Cassie
         Born: 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1953
       Buried:  - Parker-Cooper Cem., Snow Creek, VA
       Spouse: George Bluford Cooper (1869-1919)
         Marr: Nov 26, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M Silas W. Bernard

         Born: Aug 1876 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Julia G. Williamson):

He was single, & she once widowed (prev. husband was a Cooper).
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John Silas Bernard and Hattie McCrickard




Husband John Silas Bernard

         Born: Mar 24, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1979 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: Samuel Adam Bernard (1856-      )
       Mother: Sarah V. Belcher (1851-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1917



Wife Hattie McCrickard

         Born: Sep 9, 1899 - VA
         Died: Jun 30, 1993
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


Children
1 F Julia Ann Bernard

         Born: Sep 9, 1917 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 2014 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 23, 2014 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: Taylor Boone Walker (1910-2001)
         Marr: 1934-1935


2 F Sallie Gertrude Bernard

         Born: Dec 15, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 4, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Herbert Bunyan McAlexander (1918-2017)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Marion Estelle Bernard

         Born: Oct 3, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 13, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 18, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Filmore Lovell (1925-2005)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Dorothy May Bernard

         Born: Feb 6, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Joseph G. Bernard and Martha C. Wells




Husband Joseph G. Bernard

         Born: Mar 1818 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Bernard (1782-1861)
       Mother: Sarah Betz (1787-1850)


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha C. Wells

         Born: 1812 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Wells (1788-1830)
       Mother: Sarah Fuller (Bef 1788-      )




Children
1 F Elizabeth M. Bernard

         Born: 1848-1849 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John W. Bernard

         Born: 1850-1851 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Tabitha Ann Bernard

         Born: 1852 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Bef Aug 24, 1938
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Francis Belcher (1847-      )
         Marr: Sep 6, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Isaac Ferdinand Oakes (1853-1938)
         Marr: Aug 13, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA


4 F Julia F. Bernard

         Born: 1854-1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Samuel Adam Bernard

         Born: 1856 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah V. Belcher (1851-      )
         Marr: Jun 17, 1881 - Franklin Co., VA



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Joseph G. Bernard and Sarah A. White




Husband Joseph G. Bernard

         Born: Mar 1818 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Benjamin Bernard (1782-1861)
       Mother: Sarah Betz (1787-1850)


     Marriage: Feb 8, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah A. White

         Born: 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Middleton White (1806-      )
       Mother: Nancy Belcher (1809-      )



 Other Spouse: Stephen B. Hamlett (1838-      ) - Jan 10, 1860 - Franklin Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah A. White):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (Stephen B. Hamlett):

Both single.
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Taylor Boone Walker and Julia Ann Bernard




Husband Taylor Boone Walker

         Born: Dec 2, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 27, 2001 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: John Henry Walker (1870-1945)
       Mother: Hattie Agnes Walker (1880-1939)


     Marriage: 1934-1935



Wife Julia Ann Bernard

         Born: Sep 9, 1917 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 20, 2014 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 23, 2014 - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA


       Father: John Silas Bernard (1891-1979)
       Mother: Hattie McCrickard (1899-1993)




Children
1 M Bernark Kennon Walker

         Born: Jan 3, 1936 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA




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Lewis Ford Bernard and Mae Byrd Kendrick




Husband Lewis Ford Bernard

          AKA: Kilroy
         Born: May 21, 1926 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2013 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 18, 2013 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Mae Byrd Kendrick

         Born: May 11, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 11, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William Thomas Kendrick (1886-1974)
       Mother: Mary Stella Mays (1898-1977)



 Other Spouse: David Otha Rigney (1926-2002) - May 3, 1947 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (David Otha Rigney):

Both single. He worked in a saw mill. License issued May 3, 1947 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Married by J. Burnett Easley, Min. Div. Henry Co., Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of continuous separation in excess of one year (sep. Dec. 31, 1974); there were no minor children of 8-children total.
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George Jackson Roberts and Lucille Bernard




Husband George Jackson Roberts

          AKA: Jack
         Born: 1911 - GA
         Died: 1980
       Buried: 


       Father: Waddy Crawford Roberts (1881-1985)
       Mother: Alma Leo Covington (1888-1961)


     Marriage: 



Wife Lucille Bernard

         Born: Cir 1913
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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William Henry Eanes and Mahala Kate Bernard




Husband William Henry Eanes

         Born: Jun 6, 1873 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Herbert Arnold Eanes (1853-1928)
       Mother: Anna Eliza Eanes (1851-1883)


     Marriage: Abt 1899-1900



Wife Mahala Kate Bernard

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: 1865-1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Creed Bernard (1820-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Martha E. Housman (1830-      )




Children
1 F Laura Estelle Eanes

         Born: Sep 15, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 5, 1935 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Boones Chapel Ch. Cem., Penhook, VA
       Spouse: William Lawton Martin (1901-1980)
         Marr: 1923


2 M Cecil F. Eanes

         Born: 1903 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Myrtle E. Eanes

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Odessa Lillian Eanes

         Born: 1908 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leslie Francis Rose (1909-      )
         Marr: Nov 21, 1933 - Roanoke (city), VA



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William Filmore Lovell and Marion Estelle Bernard




Husband William Filmore Lovell

         Born: Dec 25, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 26, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 29, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Cleveland Lovell (1889-      )
       Mother: Lillie Mae Jamison (1891-      )


     Marriage: Nov 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Marion Estelle Bernard

         Born: Oct 3, 1924 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 13, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 18, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Silas Bernard (1891-1979)
       Mother: Hattie McCrickard (1899-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Marion Estelle Bernard):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by L.A. Bowman, Min.
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George Bluford Cooper and Mary Cassandra Bernard




Husband George Bluford Cooper

         Born: Oct 21, 1869 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1919
       Buried:  - Parker-Cooper Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: Morgan Wingfield Cooper (1843-1929)
       Mother: Ann Hazeltine Parker (1850-1910)


     Marriage: Nov 26, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Cassandra Bernard

          AKA: Cassie
         Born: 1872 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1953
       Buried:  - Parker-Cooper Cem., Snow Creek, VA


       Father: John O. Bernard (1839-      )
       Mother: Julia G. Williamson (1841-      )




Children
1 F Gladys Cooper

         Born: Feb 28, 1899 - VA
         Died: May 2, 1984 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Snow Creek Mem. Gdns., Snow Creek, VA
       Spouse: Joseph Bryan Washburn, Jr. (1897-1962)
         Marr: May 15, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Cassandra Bernard):

Both single.
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John H. Wells and Mary Frances Bernard




Husband John H. Wells

         Born: 1820 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Wells (1788-1830)
       Mother: Sarah Fuller (Bef 1788-      )


     Marriage: Aug 8, 1848 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary Frances Bernard

          AKA: Polly
         Born: 1826 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Matilda Berry Wells

         Born: Sep 8, 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 1955 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried: Mar 6, 1955 - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Callands, VA
       Spouse: Joel Henry Gammon (1850-1937)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Sarah Elizabeth Wells

         Born: Apr 30, 1852 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 9, 1938 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 11, 1938 - Pulliam Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Allen Washington Fuller (1854-1935)
         Marr: Abt 1872


3 F Tabitha Wells

         Born: Apr 1854 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1854 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 



4 M Henry C. Wells

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Oliver W. Wells

         Born: Sep 1859 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Virginia Ashby Wells

         Born: Apr 5, 1862 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 16, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
       Spouse: James Monroe Elliott (1856-1946)
         Marr: Oct 29, 1882 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



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William F. Williamson and Mary L. Bernard




Husband William F. Williamson

         Born: 1842 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 22, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Mary L. Bernard

          AKA: Molly
         Born: 1844-1849 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1934 - Bedford, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Silas E. Bernard (1807-1882)
       Mother: Lucinda E. Pullen (1809-1887)



 Other Spouse: Capt., Obadiah Meredith Allen (1840-1926) - Apr 19, 1914 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Richard S. Williamson

         Born: 1868 - VA
         Died: 1911
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA



2 M John L. Williamson

         Born: 1869 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Lucinda P. Williamson

          AKA: Loulie
         Born: Cir 1871 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 1934
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Thomas O. Parker (Cir 1866-      )
         Marr: Dec 29, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M William T. Williamson

         Born: 1876 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Julia F. Williamson

         Born: Jun 2, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 2, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: John Harden Dyer (1867-1947)
         Marr: May 16, 1899 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Dr., Chapman Williamson

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




Notes: Marriage (Capt., Obadiah Meredith Allen):

Their marriage is recorded in the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records for Henry County, 1874-1935, April 19, 1914, line 44: O.M. Allen, 73, widower, born/resides Henry Co., Va., auctioneer, S/o Jones & Susan Allen, married Mary L. Williamson, 65, born Franklin Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., D/o Silas & (Blank) Bernard.
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Herbert Eanes and Nancy Bernard




Husband Herbert Eanes

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 3, 1828 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Nancy Bernard

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Silas Washington Eanes

         Born: Jan 4, 1830 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 18, 1916 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 19, 1916 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Nancy L. Fuller (Cir 1831-Bef 1860)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1850 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Elizabeth V. White (1840-Bef 1916)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1867 - Franklin Co., VA


2 F Sally Ann Eanes

         Born: 1832 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elisha Potter (1829/1830-      )
         Marr: Nov 15, 1854 - Franklin Co., VA


3 F Mary F. Eanes

         Born: 1836 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David B. Philpott (1838-      )
         Marr: Mar 9, 1858 - Henry Co., VA



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Russell Elias Bernard and Evelina Gibson




Husband Russell Elias Bernard

         Born: Nov 5, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1993
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 3, 1959 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Evelina Gibson

         Born: Jun 21, 1939 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Aug 26, 2024
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Harvey Wilson Ratcliff (1935-2022) - Feb 3, 1979 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Evelina Gibson):

1st marr. for both. Marr. Oct. 3, 1959 in Chatham, Va.; Div. Aug. 25, 1978 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Harvey Wilson Ratcliff):

2nd marr. for both, and both prev. div.; he Sep. 1967, & she Feb. 17, 1977. Married by Robert W. Marlots (sic), Min. Since his wife isn't mentioned in his obituary, it's presumed they divorced.
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Russell Elias Bernard and Dorothy Marie Overton




Husband Russell Elias Bernard

         Born: Nov 5, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1993
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 6, 1979 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Marie Overton

         Born: Aug 18, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 17, 2013
       Buried: Nov 20, 2013 - Oak Ridge Chr. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: Robert Herman Overton (1918-2000)
       Mother: Doris Mildred Pruitt (1920-1990)



 Other Spouse: Garnett Via Osborne (1934-2000) - Nov 17, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Marie Overton):

He 40, she 39. 2d marr. for both; both div. S/o Billy Bernard & Mary Ethel McBride; D/o Robert H. Overton & Doris Mildred Pruitt. Marr. Jan. 6, 1979 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., in a civil ceremony. Div. in Pittsylvania Co., Va., had no children.


Notes: Marriage (Garnett Via Osborne):

He 22, she 17. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. Marr. Nov. 17, 1956 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by A.P. Cooley, Min.; Div. Dec. 7, 1975, in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Both had 8th grade educations; they had 4-children.
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Herbert Bunyan McAlexander and Sallie Gertrude Bernard




Husband Herbert Bunyan McAlexander

         Born: Jul 2, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 2017
       Buried: Dec 22, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jul 3, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Gertrude Bernard

         Born: Dec 15, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 4, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Silas Bernard (1891-1979)
       Mother: Hattie McCrickard (1899-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sallie Gertrude Bernard):

Both single. He worked for United Elastic Corp., & she worked for DuPont. Married by L.A. Bowman, Min.
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John Herbert Philpott and Sallie Jane Bernard




Husband John Herbert Philpott

         Born: Dec 20, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1943 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: David B. Philpott (1838-      )
       Mother: Mary F. Eanes (1836-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Sallie Jane Bernard

         Born: Jan 23, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1933 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


Children

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Townsend Craighead and Sarah V. Bernard




Husband Townsend Craighead

         Born: 1800 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 14, 1824 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah V. Bernard

          AKA: Sallie
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Jemima L. Craighead

         Born: Jul 8, 1837 - VA
         Died: May 1, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert S. Haynes (1823/1830-Abt 1891)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA



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Silas E. Bernard and Lucinda E. Pullen




Husband Silas E. Bernard

         Born: Aug 20, 1807 - VA
         Died: Aug 8, 1882 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bernard Cem., Snow Creek, VA
     Marriage: Dec 13, 1832 - Bedford Co., VA



Wife Lucinda E. Pullen

         Born: Jun 1809 - VA
         Died: May 2, 1887 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bernard Cem., Snow Creek, VA


Children
1 F Sarah E. Bernard

         Born: 1833 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Julia A. Bernard

         Born: 1834 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Matilda Bernard

         Born: 1836 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Thomas Bernard

         Born: 1837 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M John O. Bernard

         Born: 1839 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia G. Williamson (1841-      )
         Marr: Nov 21, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Benjamin F. Bernard

         Born: 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Gustavus A. Bernard

         Born: 1843 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Mary L. Bernard

          AKA: Molly
         Born: 1844-1849 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 12, 1934 - Bedford, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: William F. Williamson (1842-      )
         Marr: Nov 22, 1866 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Capt., Obadiah Meredith Allen (1840-1926)
         Marr: Apr 19, 1914 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Virginia Bernard

         Born: 1847 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 





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