Early Southside Virginia Families



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Freddie Lee Joyce and Gertrude A. Biggs




Husband Freddie Lee Joyce

         Born: May 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 7, 2004 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Fred Joyce (1908-1974)
       Mother: Elva Lee Spencer (1907-1985)


     Marriage: Bef Aug 7, 2004



Wife Gertrude A. Biggs

          AKA: Trudy
         Born: Aug 9, 1952 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 2011 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA

 Other Spouse: Earl Littles (1937-2016) - Aug 7, 1965 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Earl Littles):

Both single. He a furniture worker & she a student. Marr. by B.H. Martin, Min.; Div. Patrick Co., Va.
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Rev., Harry Joseph Biggs and Sallie Donovant




Husband Rev., Harry Joseph Biggs

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jul 11, 1899 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 29, 1980 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 31, 1980 - Oak Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
     Marriage: Dec 13, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Donovant

         Born: Jul 4, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1985 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )




Children
1 M Robert Lee Biggs

          AKA: Bobby
         Born: Sep 29, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 17, 2001 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC




Notes: Marriage (Sallie Donovant):

He 38, she 19. Both single. He born New York City, NY & she Henry Co., Va. He a carpenter. S/o Joseph "Jobe" Biggs & Mary Lou Taylor; D/o Mose William Donovant & Alice Dell Curry. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min. Note: Although his birth is shown in New York City, NY, other official sources show Stokes Co., NC.
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Bert Sylvester Gilley, Sr. and Hulda Biggs




Husband Bert Sylvester Gilley, Sr.

         Born: Jan 20, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1971 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Peter Dowell Gilley (1839-      )
       Mother: Rosana Hopkins (1850-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Hulda Biggs

         Born: Jun 8, 1899 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Aug 7, 1974 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA
       Buried:  - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VA


Children

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Isaac Biggs and Lucy Elizabeth Patterson




Husband Isaac Biggs

         Born: Jan 14, 1889 - Nettle Ridge, Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1970 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Abt 1923



Wife Lucy Elizabeth Patterson

          AKA: Lizzie
         Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879-      )
       Mother: Frances Susan Lester (1890-      )



 Other Spouse: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992) - Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Fannie Marie Biggs

         Born: Oct 7, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 14, 1998
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Stultz Bennett (1922-2015)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Annie Ernestine Biggs

         Born: Jul 1, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 2014 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Wilson Terry Harrison (1915-1977)
         Marr: 1945


3 M Ralph Andrew Biggs

         Born: Jan 9, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2015 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2015 - Biggs Cem., Dyer's Store, VA



4 M Jimmy Sanford Biggs

         Born: Aug 25, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 1962
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Posey McKinley Donavant):

Both once wid. Lic. issued Apr. 26, 1971, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Isom Dalton Biggs and Nellie May Taylor




Husband Isom Dalton Biggs

         Born: Jun 24, 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 11, 1993 - Patrick Springs, VA
       Buried:  - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA
     Marriage: Dec 7, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nellie May Taylor

         Born: Nov 2, 1912 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 17, 1999 - Patrick Springs, VA
       Buried:  - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Edward James Taylor (1886-1967)
       Mother: Bertha Sue Wray (1892-1990)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nellie May Taylor):

Both single.
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Jimmy Sanford Biggs and Rebecca Ann Carter




Husband Jimmy Sanford Biggs

         Born: Aug 25, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 1962
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Apr 14, 1961 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rebecca Ann Carter

         Born: 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Ann Carter):

Both single. He worked for Standard Garments & she an office worker for Globeman's Dept. Store. Marr. by W.C. Eicber, Min.
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James Cabel Harger and Mattie Ethel Biggs




Husband James Cabel Harger

         Born: Feb 11, 1881 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1940
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Harger (1857-1910)
       Mother: Susanah F. Lawrence (1860-1929)


     Marriage: Aug 21, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Mattie Ethel Biggs

         Born: Dec 29, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 15, 1931
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 M Walter Shelburn Harger

         Born: Jan 9, 1924 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 2020
       Buried: Dec 18, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Bettie Marie Ellis (1929-2014)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mattie Ethel Biggs):

Both single, & born Patrick Co., Va.
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Miller Hoyle Biggs and Anita Minta Inman




Husband Miller Hoyle Biggs

         Born: Sep 11, 1920 - Lexington, NC
         Died: Aug 13, 1963
       Buried:  - Becks Reformed Ch. Cem., Lexington, NC
     Marriage: Jun 27, 1940 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Anita Minta Inman

         Born: Mar 19, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2015 - Brookdale Assisted Living, Lexington, NC
       Buried:  - Becks Reformed Ch. Cem., Lexington, NC


       Father: Fletcher Harrison Inman (1876-1946)
       Mother: Mattie Love Hutson (1881-1964)



 Other Spouse: Stanford George Hopkins (1916-2001) - Aft Jun 30, 1970


Children

Notes: Marriage (Anita Minta Inman):

Both single. He a truck driver. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Charles Douglas Pickurel and Minnie Marie Biggs




Husband Charles Douglas Pickurel

          AKA: Doug
         Born: Feb 5, 1935 - VA
         Died: Oct 9, 2017
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charles Pickurel (1909-1993)
       Mother: Mary Alice Merriman (1917-1949)


     Marriage: 1953-1954



Wife Minnie Marie Biggs

         Born: Jun 2, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 7, 2015 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children
1 M Charles Phillip Pickurel

         Born: Jun 9, 1956 - VA
         Died: Jun 22, 2024
       Buried: Jun 26, 2024 - Tatum Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA




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Ralph Andrew Biggs and Lora Nina Alderman




Husband Ralph Andrew Biggs

         Born: Jan 9, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2015 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2015 - Biggs Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


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


     Marriage: Nov 23, 1949 - York, York Co., SC



Wife Lora Nina Alderman

         Born: Oct 23, 1930 - Willis, Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M William Ralph Biggs (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Lora Nina Alderman):

Marr. Nov. 23, 1949, York, SC; Div. Henry Co., Va. Granted her to desertion (Sep. Jan. 23, 1973); one minor child.
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Ralph Andrew Biggs and Omey Elizabeth Turner




Husband Ralph Andrew Biggs

         Born: Jan 9, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 2015 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 11, 2015 - Biggs Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1974 - Full Gospel Bapt. Ch., Axton, VA



Wife Omey Elizabeth Turner

         Born: Jul 14, 1939 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Omey Elizabeth Turner):

Both once div.; Marr. Dec. 27, 1974, Axton, Henry Co., Va., by H. Smelt, Min.
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Robert L. Biggs and Mary Louise Peters




Husband Robert L. Biggs

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Louise Peters

         Born: Apr 8, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 1988 - Roanoke Co., VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Henry Lee Peters (1885-1960)
       Mother: Bettie Mae Ramsey (1896-1963)




Children

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John Marion Jeffries and Roxie Anna Biggs




Husband John Marion Jeffries

         Born: Mar 30, 1904 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 25, 1969 - Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: John Henry Jeffries (1883-1960)
       Mother: Lillie Belle Murphy (1885-1973)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Roxie Anna Biggs

         Born: Jan 10, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 1990 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Roxie Anna Biggs):

He 21, she 18. S/o J.A. & Lillie Jeffries; D/o J.L. & Ida Brigg. Marr. in a civil ceremony.
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Saunders Lawson Wilson, Jr. and Virgie Lucille Biggs




Husband Saunders Lawson Wilson, Jr.

         Born: Aug 22, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 19, 2012 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Sanders Lawson Wilson, Sr. (1903-1971)
       Mother: Lessie Green Gibson (1902-1975)


     Marriage: Bef 1957



Wife Virgie Lucille Biggs

         Born: May 7, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2019 - UNC-Rockingham Health Care, Eden, NC
       Buried: Dec 11, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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William Ralph Biggs and Susan Kay Stone




Husband William Ralph Biggs

          AKA: Billy
         Born: Feb 12, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1983 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Biggs Cem., Dyer's Store, VA


       Father: Ralph Andrew Biggs (1930-2015)
       Mother: 


     Marriage: Jun 24, 1977 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susan Kay Stone

         Born: Oct 4, 1957 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Booker Burch Stone (1914-1994)
       Mother: Verlia Marie Shelton (1917-2016)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Susan Kay Stone):

Both single. Marr. Jun. 24, 1977, Henry Co., Va., by G.F. Ashby, Min.
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Richard William Witt, Sr. and Willie Marie Biggs




Husband Richard William Witt, Sr.

         Born: Jul 12, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Dec 19, 1993 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Patrick Mem. Gdns., Patrick Springs, VA


       Father: Charles Petress Witt, Jr. (1882-      )
       Mother: Mary Ellen Taylor (1883-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1932



Wife Willie Marie Biggs

         Born: 1914 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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John Coleman Bryant and Annie Lee Billings




Husband John Coleman Bryant

         Born: 1882 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1932
       Buried:  - Bryant-Eanes Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 1, 1918 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Annie Lee Billings

         Born: Nov 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1965
       Buried:  - Bryant-Eanes Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )



 Other Spouse: Phillip Kyle Dallas (1887-1963) - Jun 28, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Virginia Frances Bryant

         Born: Sep 16, 1919 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 2002 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 28, 2002 - Bryant Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lewis Harold Eanes (1917-1982)
         Marr: Jul 27, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Nora Pauline Bryant

         Born: Jul 11, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 8, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 10, 1939 - Bryant-Eanes Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


3 M John Carroll Bryant, Sr.

         Born: Mar 17, 1923 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 18, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 22, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Elizabeth Wade (1923-2012)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Billings):

His marriage record transcription says he was born 1883. Her same record says she was born 1892.


Notes: Marriage (Phillip Kyle Dallas):

Both once wid. He merchant & she a housekeeper. Marr. by A.E. Acey, Min.
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Phillip Kyle Dallas and Annie Lee Billings




Husband Phillip Kyle Dallas

         Born: Mar 20, 1887 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 10, 1963 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - McNeely Cem., Leaksville, NC
     Marriage: Jun 28, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Annie Lee Billings

         Born: Nov 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1965
       Buried:  - Bryant-Eanes Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )



 Other Spouse: John Coleman Bryant (1882-1932) - Sep 1, 1918 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Lee Billings):

Both once wid. He merchant & she a housekeeper. Marr. by A.E. Acey, Min.


Notes: Marriage (John Coleman Bryant):

His marriage record transcription says he was born 1883. Her same record says she was born 1892.
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John Osborne Meadows and Callie Ann Billings




Husband John Osborne Meadows

         Born: May 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 3, 1928
       Buried: 


       Father: Francis D. Meadows (1816-      )
       Mother: Cassie J. Garrett (1824-      )


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Callie Ann Billings

         Born: Nov 22, 1860 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1948 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 20, 1948 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Pierce W. Billings (1834-      )
       Mother: Nancy Dearing (1825/1830-      )




Children
1 F Lillie F. Meadows

         Born: Jan 1882 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Bruce O. Meadows

         Born: Mar 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Stanley Hope Meadows

         Born: Aug 1884 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F 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
       Spouse: John Albert Hankins, Sr. (1874-1926)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: George Matthew Bell (1879-1954)
         Marr: Sep 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA


5 M Bud Alford Meadows

         Born: Feb 17, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 16, 1970 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 18, 1970 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Bessie T. Williams (1891-1953)
         Marr: Sep 22, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC


6 M John T. Meadows

         Born: Jul 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Henry C. Meadows

         Born: Nov 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Celestia Jane Meadows

          AKA: Lessie
         Born: Mar 30, 1896 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 25, 1971 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 27, 1971 - Pulliam Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ernest Thomas Pulliam (1904-1967)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


9 M James Meadows

         Born: Jan 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Callie Ann Billings):

He 31 & she 20. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o F.D. & Cassie J. Meadoes; D/o P.W. & Nancy Billings. Marr. Dec. 14, 1880 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J.A. Bell; Div. in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Lawson Coleman Wingfield and Daisy E. Billings




Husband Lawson Coleman Wingfield

         Born: May 15, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 8, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 9, 1948 - Hatcher Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John William Wingfield (1867-1950)
       Mother: Anna Elizabeth Hatcher (1870-1936)


     Marriage: Aug 9, 1923 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Daisy E. Billings

         Born: Jun 7, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Billings Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )



 Other Spouse: Posey Lester McBride, Sr. (1890-1968) - Feb 10, 1951 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Landon Rhodes Wingfield

         Born: Jan 21, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1989 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 F Nellie Mae Wingfield

         Born: Feb 25, 1936 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 2, 2016 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jun 6, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dillard Francis Stultz (1912-1972)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Daisy E. Billings):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Posey Lester McBride, Sr. and Daisy E. Billings




Husband Posey Lester McBride, Sr.

         Born: Oct 2, 1890 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 19, 1968 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 22, 1968 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Marquis Lafayette McBride (1863-1938)
       Mother: Bettie Frances Lyle (1865-1945)


     Marriage: Feb 10, 1951 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Daisy E. Billings

         Born: Jun 7, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Billings Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )



 Other Spouse: Lawson Coleman Wingfield (1894-1948) - Aug 9, 1923 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lawson Coleman Wingfield):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Dorsey Thomas Billings and Sammy Jean Rice




Husband Dorsey Thomas Billings

         Born: Nov 3, 1928
         Died: Feb 9, 1969 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 3, 1951 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Sammy Jean Rice

         Born: Feb 21, 1933 - NC
         Died: May 28, 1968 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 30, 1968 - Rice Cem., Wright Farm, Leaksville, NC


       Father: John Samuel Rice (1904-1976)
       Mother: Blanche Estelle McCulloch (1900-1978)




Children
1 M Dorsey T. Billings

         Born: Jan 25, 1951
         Died: Mar 30, 1964
       Buried:  - Rice Cem., Wright Farm, Leaksville, NC




Notes: Marriage (Sammy Jean Rice):

Marr. by C.E. Westmoreland, Min., his home.
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Landon Hamilton Payne and Helen Sue Billings




Husband Landon Hamilton Payne

         Born: Feb 17, 1935 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2013 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: David Jackson Payne, Sr. (1899-1936)
       Mother: Daisy Hamilton Payne (1904-1998)


     Marriage: May 19, 1979 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Helen Sue Billings

         Born: Jul 5, 1931 - Grayson Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Helen Sue Billings):

He 44, she 46. His 2d marr., her 3d (both prev. div). S/o David Jackson Payne, Sr. & Daisy Hamilton Payne; D/o Tyra W. Billings & Ella Mae Sexton. Marr. May 19, 1979, Danville, Va., by F.E. Jennings, Min.
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Jack Franklin Billings and Mary Ivonee McPeak




Husband Jack Franklin Billings

         Born: Jul 4, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 1974 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Bryant Billings (1897-1951)
       Mother: Loula Letitia Johnston (1903-1984)


     Marriage: Apr 9, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mary Ivonee McPeak

         Born: Feb 7, 1937 - Carroll Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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James Jackson Billings and Helen Jewel McBride




Husband James Jackson Billings

         Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Billings (1858-1929)
       Mother: Ida Parcell (1870-1920)


     Marriage: Sep 13, 1919 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Helen Jewel McBride

          AKA: Hallie
         Born: Dec 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Marquis Lafayette McBride (1863-1938)
       Mother: Bettie Frances Lyle (1865-1945)




Children
1 F Nell Frances Billings

         Born: 1920 - VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2005 - Lazy Rest Adult Care, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Otha Ellsworth Wells (1913-1980)
         Marr: Jul 27, 1940 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Marie Billings

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M James Robert Billings

         Born: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1959 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 9, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



4 F Peggy Ann Billings

         Born: Nov 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Edward Carr (1931-2007)
         Marr: Aug 22, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Helen Jewel McBride):

Recorded in the "Bureau of Vital Statistics, Marriage Records, Henry County, Va., 1874-1935": line 121, 13 Sept. 1919: Jas. J. Billings, 28, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o W. T. & Ida Billings, married Hallie McBride, 19, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o M. L. & Bettie McBride.
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James Robert Billings and Helen Maxine Coleman




Husband James Robert Billings

         Born: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 1959 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 9, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Jackson Billings (1890-      )
       Mother: Helen Jewel McBride (1899-      )


     Marriage: 1950-1955



Wife Helen Maxine Coleman

         Born: Jan 3, 1934 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Clay Coleman (1875-1936)
       Mother: Bessie Reid Joyce (1899-      )



 Other Spouse: Henry Letcher Stanley - May 6, 1960 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Henry Letcher Stanley):

He single, she once wid. Marr. by J.D. Calaway, Min.
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John Pierce Billings, Sr. and Rainey Pauline Johnston




Husband John Pierce Billings, Sr.

         Born: Sep 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Pierce W. Billings (1834-      )
       Mother: Nancy Dearing (1825/1830-      )


     Marriage: Feb 22, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Rainey Pauline Johnston

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


Children
1 F Annie Lee Billings

         Born: Nov 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1965
       Buried:  - Bryant-Eanes Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Coleman Bryant (1882-1932)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Phillip Kyle Dallas (1887-1963)
         Marr: Jun 28, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M John Pierson Billings, Jr.

          AKA: Pierce
         Born: Jul 18, 1893 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 16, 1956 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Belah C. Eanes (1905-1976)
         Marr: May 10, 1941 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA


3 M Henry Thomas Billings

         Born: Oct 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M William Bryant Billings

         Born: Oct 13, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1951
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Loula Letitia Johnston (1903-1984)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Rainey A. Billings

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



6 F Daisy E. Billings

         Born: Jun 7, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Billings Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lawson Coleman Wingfield (1894-1948)
         Marr: Aug 9, 1923 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
       Spouse: Posey Lester McBride, Sr. (1890-1968)
         Marr: Feb 10, 1951 - Rockingham Co., NC



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John Pierson Billings, Jr. and Belah C. Eanes




Husband John Pierson Billings, Jr.

          AKA: Pierce
         Born: Jul 18, 1893 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Nov 16, 1956 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )


     Marriage: May 10, 1941 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA



Wife Belah C. Eanes

         Born: Apr 26, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Eanes Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Clay Eanes, Sr. (1876-1922)
       Mother: Emma Giles (1882-1946)



 Other Spouse: Thomas McKinley Rice, Sr. (1901-1929) - Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Belah C. Eanes):

He single, she once wid. He a blacksmith. Marr. by G.A. Eanes, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas McKinley Rice, Sr.):

Both single.

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Jesse Dailey and Mary Billings




Husband Jesse Dailey

         Born: Sep 8, 1808 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Dec 30, 1904 - Brosville, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Hugh Dailey (1783-Abt 1820)
       Mother: Elizabeth Church (1780-1860)


     Marriage: Nov 3, 1835 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Billings

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Coleman D. Bray and Mary Bell Billings




Husband Coleman D. Bray

         Born: 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Bray (1830-      )
       Mother: Eleanor Penelope Parsons (1830-      )


     Marriage: Dec 18, 1872 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Bell Billings

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: 1854 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 3, 1938 - VA


Children
1 M John Thomas Bray

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Oct 26, 1873 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 25, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 27, 1959 - Shady Grove UMC Cem., Providence, NC
       Spouse: Mollie Nora Earles (1874-1927)
         Marr: Apr 5, 1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Bessie Ann Talbot (1893-      )
         Marr: Dec 7, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Sally E. Bray

         Born: 1875 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Bell Billings):

Both single.
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J. C. James and Nancy Kate Billings




Husband J. C. James

         Born: 1894 - OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jun 3, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nancy Kate Billings

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Feb 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Thomas Billings (1858-1929)
       Mother: Ida Parcell (1870-1920)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Kate Billings):

Both single.
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Willie Thomas Palmer, Jr. and Nancy Lee Billings




Husband Willie Thomas Palmer, Jr.

         Born: Feb 9, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Willie Thomas Palmer, Sr. (1897-1965)
       Mother: Rena Brooks (1900-1981)


     Marriage: Mar 31, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Nancy Lee Billings

         Born: Jun 3, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 10, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Bryant Billings (1897-1951)
       Mother: Loula Letitia Johnston (1903-1984)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nancy Lee Billings):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Otha Ellsworth Wells and Nell Frances Billings




Husband Otha Ellsworth Wells

         Born: Sep 10, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 1980 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 27, 1940 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Nell Frances Billings

         Born: 1920 - VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2005 - Lazy Rest Adult Care, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: James Jackson Billings (1890-      )
       Mother: Helen Jewel McBride (1899-      )




Children
1 M Lonnie Otha Wells

         Born: Feb 28, 1941 - Portsmouth, VA
         Died: Mar 17, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Carol Diana Haynes (1943-2025)
         Marr: Jun 27, 1964 - Henry Co., VA



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James Edward Carr and Peggy Ann Billings




Husband James Edward Carr

         Born: Jun 3, 1931 - Roanoke Co., VA
         Died: Oct 20, 2007
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 22, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Peggy Ann Billings

         Born: Nov 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Jackson Billings (1890-      )
       Mother: Helen Jewel McBride (1899-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Peggy Ann Billings):

He 21, she 22. Both single. He born Roanoke Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He a truck driver & she did textile work for DuPont. S/o William Harper Carr & Laura Madgie Wingfield; D/o James Jackson Billings & Hallie Frances McBride. Marr. by J.D. Hunt, III, Min.
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Pierce Billings and Calvery Gray




Husband Pierce Billings

         Born: 
         Died: Bef Sep 21, 1850
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Calvery Gray

         Born: 1800-1803 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Eliza Billings

         Born: 1833 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Pierce W. Billings

         Born: 1834 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Nancy Dearing (1825/1830-      )
         Marr: Abt 1855


3 F Sarah Elizabeth Billings

         Born: 1835 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1858 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 



4 M Jack Billings

         Born: 1839 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Harriett A. Billings

         Born: 1841 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Henry Billings

         Born: 1843 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Pierce W. Billings and Nancy Dearing




Husband Pierce W. Billings

         Born: 1834 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Pierce Billings (      -Bef 1850)
       Mother: Calvery Gray (1800/1803-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1855



Wife Nancy Dearing

         Born: 1825-1830 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M John E. Billings

         Born: 1855 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M William Thomas Billings

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Jun 20, 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 1929 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ida Parcell (1870-1920)
         Marr: Mar 28, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Virginia Richardson (1869-      )
         Marr: Feb 17, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Callie Ann Billings

         Born: Nov 22, 1860 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1948 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 20, 1948 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: John Osborne Meadows (1849-1928)
         Marr: Dec 14, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M John Pierce Billings, Sr.

         Born: Sep 1864 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )
         Marr: Feb 22, 1891 - Henry Co., VA



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Robert Carson Billings, Sr. and Annie Mae Stratton




Husband Robert Carson Billings, Sr.

         Born: Sep 30, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 28, 2013 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Annie Mae Stratton

         Born: Aug 30, 1932 - Ruffin, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 7, 2012 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: James Thomas Stratton (1908-1984)
       Mother: Sarah Violet Hundley (1915-1969)



 Other Spouse: Harry Walker O'Dell, Sr. (1898-      ) - Apr 8, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Harry Walker O'Dell, Sr.):

He once wid., she single. He a carpenter. Marr. by J.M. Shelburne, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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William Bryant Billings and Loula Letitia Johnston




Husband William Bryant Billings

         Born: Oct 13, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 16, 1951
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Pierce Billings, Sr. (1864-      )
       Mother: Rainey Pauline Johnston (1874-      )


     Marriage: Mar 31, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Loula Letitia Johnston

          AKA: Lou
         Born: Oct 9, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 1984
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Washington Johnson (1869-1940)
       Mother: Nancy John Stultz (1875-1936)




Children
1 M William Harold Billings

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Nov 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2018
       Buried: Nov 3, 2018 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA



2 F Nancy Lee Billings

         Born: Jun 3, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 8, 2012 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 10, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Willie Thomas Palmer, Jr. (1929-2007)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Jack Franklin Billings

         Born: Jul 4, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 1974 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA




Notes: Marriage (Loula Letitia Johnston):

Both single.
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William Harold Billings and Nelda Cole Manning




Husband William Harold Billings

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Nov 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2018
       Buried: Nov 3, 2018 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Bryant Billings (1897-1951)
       Mother: Loula Letitia Johnston (1903-1984)


     Marriage: Nov 21, 1956 - Collinsville, VA



Wife Nelda Cole Manning

         Born: Oct 21, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Emmett Thomas Manning (1913-1984)
       Mother: Sallie Cole Bell (1913-2012)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Nelda Cole Manning):

Both single. He worked for V.M. Draper & she for the Bargain Center. Marr. by G.A. Goss, Min.
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William Thomas Billings and Ida Parcell




Husband William Thomas Billings

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Jun 20, 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 1929 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Pierce W. Billings (1834-      )
       Mother: Nancy Dearing (1825/1830-      )


     Marriage: Mar 28, 1889 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ida Parcell

         Born: Oct 4, 1870 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 1, 1920 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Aug 3, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Armistead P. Parcell (1832-      )
       Mother: Clary J. Stegall (1841-      )




Children
1 M James Jackson Billings

         Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Helen Jewel McBride (1899-      )
         Marr: Sep 13, 1919 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nancy Kate Billings

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Feb 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: J. C. James (1894-      )
         Marr: Jun 3, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ida Parcell):

From the book by Beverly Merritt: "Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Va., 1876-1898", pg. 6, line #299, 28 March 1889: W.T. Billings, 25, born Pittsylvania Co., Va., names of Parents not recorded, married Ida Parsell, 18, born Franklin Co., Va., D/o Armstead & Mary C. Parsell.
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William Thomas Billings and Martha Virginia Richardson




Husband William Thomas Billings

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Jun 20, 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 6, 1929 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 7, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


       Father: Pierce W. Billings (1834-      )
       Mother: Nancy Dearing (1825/1830-      )


     Marriage: Feb 17, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Virginia Richardson

          AKA: Mattie
         Born: Jun 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Richardson, Jr. (1814/1818-1878)
       Mother: Susan Jane Lester (1819-      )



 Other Spouse: Granville Leftridge Carter (1852-1919) - Sep 9, 1897 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Virginia Richardson):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (Granville Leftridge Carter):

From the "Henry Co., VA Marriage Register #2, 1853-1913, pg. 22, line 109: G.L. Carter, 44, widower, born Henry Co., Va., par. T. Jeff & S.A. Carter, married M.V. Richardson, 27, single, born Henry Co., Va., par. Jno. & Susan Richardson on 09 Sep 1897.
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John Paul Pulliam and Dorothy Lee Billingsley




Husband John Paul Pulliam

         Born: Nov 30, 1928 - NC
         Died: Dec 14, 2010
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Vertle Lee Roy Pulliam (1883-1971)
       Mother: Brooksie M. Watkins (1903-1992)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1951 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Lee Billingsley

         Born: Jan 19, 1932
         Died: Aug 3, 2022
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Lee Billingsley):

He 22, she 19. S/o Roy & Mary Pulliam; D/o Edmund & Pearl Billingsley. Marr. in the bride's home, Reidsville, NC, by E.G. Murray, Min.
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Hugh N. Binford and Isadora Cahill




Husband Hugh N. Binford

         Born: 1858 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Nov 24, 1886 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Isadora Cahill

          AKA: Dora
         Born: Oct 30, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1924 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 13, 1924 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: Benjamin Marshall Cahill, Sr. (1835-      )
       Mother: Tamesia Shelton Young (1843-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Isadora Cahill):

Both single.
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Grover Cleveland Manning and Carrie Fletcher Bing




Husband Grover Cleveland Manning

         Born: Apr 16, 1886 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 1951 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA


       Father: George Washington Manning (1855-1937)
       Mother: Judith Frances Grant (1858-1916)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Carrie Fletcher Bing

         Born: Sep 24, 1905 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1987 - VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA


Children
1 F Rosa Lee Manning

         Born: Sep 14, 1920 - Union Level, Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 2003 - Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA
       Spouse: Clarence Norwood Ashworth (1920-1976)
         Marr: Oct 17, 1941 - Victoria, Lunenburg Co., VA


2 M George Washington Manning

         Born: Nov 15, 1921 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Dec 24, 2010 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Buried:  - Cremated
       Spouse: Vera Mae Dunnavant (1927-1961)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1946 - Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA
       Spouse: Vernice Lewis (1921-2002)
         Marr: Jun 8, 1962 - Henrico Co., VA


3 F Iris Clara Manning

         Born: Sep 19, 1923 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 2015
       Buried:  - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Lynwood Overton (1923-1972)
         Marr: Oct 17, 1942 - Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., VA


4 M John Franklin Manning

          AKA: Red
         Born: Feb 10, 1925 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Apr 5, 2021
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA
       Spouse: Myrtle Louise Hudson (1929-      )
         Marr: Dec 20, 1947 - La Crosse, Mecklenburg Co., VA



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Walter Averett Manning and Virginia Lee Bing




Husband Walter Averett Manning

         Born: Sep 20, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 27, 1959 - Mecklenburg Co., NC
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA


       Father: George Washington Manning (1855-1937)
       Mother: Judith Frances Grant (1858-1916)


     Marriage: Sep 1, 1917 - Mecklenburg Co., VA



Wife Virginia Lee Bing

         Born: Feb 11, 1901 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1985 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Shiloh UMC Cem., South Hill, VA


Children
1 F Annie Virginia Manning

         Born: Feb 1923 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Mary Manning

         Born: 1925 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Flossie Manning

         Born: Sep 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Virginia Lee Bing):

Both single.
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Luther Daniel Hairfield, Sr. and Esther Mae Bingham




Husband Luther Daniel Hairfield, Sr.

         Born: Oct 24, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA


       Father: Daniel Lazarus Hairfield (1880-1948)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Coleman (1882-1953)


     Marriage: Dec 19, 1925 - Gilmer, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Esther Mae Bingham

         Born: Apr 21, 1893 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC
         Died: Apr 4, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA


Children
1 M Luther Daniel Hairfield, Jr.

          AKA: L. D.
         Born: Apr 1927 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Jan 7, 2015 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 10, 2015 - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Mae Melinda Pendleton (1927-2007)
         Marr: Aug 19, 1961 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Minnie Ruth Hairfield

         Born: Aug 30, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 2024 - Southfork Assisted Living, Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 2024 - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Charles Alfred Lemons (1924-2008)
         Marr: Feb 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 M Harry Marshall Hairfield

         Born: Mar 8, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 22, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hairfield Fam. Cem., Figsboro, VA
       Spouse: Nancy Marie Cobler (1932-2016)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



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George Bingham




Husband George Bingham

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Martha A. Bingham

         Born: May 2, 1840 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1905 - Christiansburg, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Henry V. Haley (1829-1913)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1860 - Christiansburg, VA



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Rev., Grady Arnold Bingham and Ruby Elizabeth Gilley




Husband Rev., Grady Arnold Bingham

         Born: Sep 16, 1929 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 25, 2009 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Dec 27, 2009 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: May 29, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ruby Elizabeth Gilley

         Born: Sep 5, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 21, 2014 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 25, 2014 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956)
       Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)



 Other Spouse: Junior Edward Pulliam (1913-1978) - Sep 14, 1942 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Elizabeth Gilley):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Junior Edward Pulliam):

He 29, she 23. S/o Grover & Ruth Pulliam; D/o Edgar & Cora Gilley. Marr. Sep. 14, 1942, Leaksville, NC, by E.P. (unreadable), Min.
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Peter Jackson Leake, Jr. and Lurinda Jane Bingham




Husband Peter Jackson Leake, Jr.

         Born: Jul 12, 1852 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 26, 1930 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Snow Hill UMC Cem., Snow Hill, NC


       Father: Peter Jackson Leake, Sr. (1816-1895)
       Mother: Elizabeth Gunter (1817/1820-1894)


     Marriage: Oct 15, 1875 - Surry Co., NC



Wife Lurinda Jane Bingham

         Born: Nov 17, 1859 - NC
         Died: Jan 20, 1935 - Snow Hill, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Snow Hill UMC Cem., Snow Hill, NC


Children
1 M Leonard Jackson Leake

         Born: Apr 18, 1878 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 10, 1961 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Albion Community Ch Cem., Albion, NC
       Spouse: Lois Virginia Chilton (1888-1949)
         Marr: Jan 30, 1903 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



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Henry V. Haley and Martha A. Bingham




Husband Henry V. Haley

         Born: Mar 5, 1829 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 2, 1913 - Christiansburg, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Pleasant T. Haley, Jr. (1790-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Mary Roberson Inge (1805-      )


     Marriage: Nov 15, 1860 - Christiansburg, VA



Wife Martha A. Bingham

         Born: May 2, 1840 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1905 - Christiansburg, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: George Bingham (      -      )
       Mother: 




Children

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John E. Binkley and Sarah May Young




Husband John E. Binkley

         Born: Cir 1891
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 16, 1943 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Sarah May Young

          AKA: May
         Born: May 23, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 19, 1992 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Becks Bapt. Ch. Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Madison Milton Young (1874-1950)
       Mother: Rainey Lee McGhee (1881-1976)



 Other Spouse: Salathiel Fountain Gordon (1885-1960) - Sep 24, 1958 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC

 Other Spouse: Sidney Lee Norman (Cir 1889-      ) - Dec 27, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah May Young):

Marr. by J.C. Scalf, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Salathiel Fountain Gordon):

Marr. by P. Hughes, Jr., Min.


Notes: Marriage (Sidney Lee Norman):

He once div., she single. He a fireman. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Hayes Birch and Esther Maude Farrar




Husband Hayes Birch

         Born: 
         Died: Abt 1956 - Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1944



Wife Esther Maude Farrar

         Born: Dec 2, 1914 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Wesley Jackson Farrar (1873-1962)
       Mother: Betty Belle Daniel (1882-1957)



 Other Spouse: Russell Hughes Mills (1907-1979) - Nov 25, 1931 - Charlotte Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Raymond George Robinson (      -Abt 1967) - Apr 20, 1957

 Other Spouse: Elroy Bob Yde (1903-1980) - Oct 21, 1968 - FL


Children

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Joe Henry Sparks, Jr. and Charlotte Bird




Husband Joe Henry Sparks, Jr.

         Born: Jul 1926 - Marshall Co., AL
         Died: Jan 22, 2008 - Rossville, Walker Co., GA
       Buried: Jan 25, 2008 - Tennessee-Georgia Mem. Park, Rossville, GA


       Father: Joseph Henry Sparks, Sr. (1896-1974)
       Mother: Cora Lou Burroughs (1903-1985)


     Marriage: 



Wife Charlotte Bird

         Born: Jul 14, 1923 - Rossville, Walker Co., GA
         Died: Mar 27, 2008 - Rossville, Walker Co., GA
       Buried:  - Tennessee-Georgia Mem. Park, Rossville, GA


Children

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Capt., David R. Stokes, Sr. and Sarah J. Bird




Husband Capt., David R. Stokes, Sr.

         Born: 1824 - Lunenburg Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 1883 - Lunenburg Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Abt 1850



Wife Sarah J. Bird

         Born: 1829 - Lunenburg Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 1873 - Lunenburg Co., VA
       Buried: 


Children

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William Logan Sims and Tena Belle Birdsong




Husband William Logan Sims

         Born: Apr 25, 1879 - MO
         Died: Sep 28, 1958
       Buried:  - Brush Creek Cem., Collins, MO


       Father: Benjamin R. Sims (1851-1930)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Culbertson (1855-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: Aug 2, 1903 - St. Clair Co., MO



Wife Tena Belle Birdsong

         Born: Jul 30, 1885
         Died: Aug 5, 1946
       Buried:  - Brush Creek Cem., Collins, MO


Children

Notes: Marriage (Tena Belle Birdsong):

Married at the home of the Bride's parents. Marr. by J.M. Pace, Min.



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