Jessie Malcolm Blankenship and Stella Gertrude Rigney
Husband Jessie Malcolm Blankenship
Born: Oct 4, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1991 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Mar 29, 1991 - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VAMarriage: Aug 9, 1941 - Roanoke (city), VA
Wife Stella Gertrude Rigney
Born: Sep 25, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 2008 Buried: Jan 21, 2008 - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: Claude Swanson Rigney (1891-1975) Mother: Nannie Kate Maxey (1899-1978)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a furniture worker. Married by C.C. Brown, Nazarine Min.
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John William Blankenship and Alice Columbus Walters
Husband John William Blankenship
Born: Apr 14, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jan 5, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VAMarriage: Nov 15, 1874 - Milton, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Alice Columbus Walters
Born: Sep 19, 1857 - VA Died: Feb 27, 1942 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Mar 1, 1942 - Kentuck, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 F Aurelia Estelle Blankenship
Born: Sep 16, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 11, 1974 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Baker Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Hester Brown Jeffries (1894-1965) Marr: Jan 3, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Joseph Clarence Blankenship and Barbara Ann Moore
Husband Joseph Clarence Blankenship
Born: Aug 24, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1967 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 26, 1967 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Russell Blankenship (1913-1972) Mother: Sallie Columbia Cobler (1910- )
Marriage: Mar 24, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Barbara Ann Moore
Born: Aug 19, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 10, 1995 - Winston-Salem Gen. Hosp., Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Ralph Moore (1911-1983) Mother: Delcie Ann Stegall (1911-2013)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked for Fieldcrest Mills, and she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Married by James C. Meade, Bapt. Min.
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Joseph Russell Blankenship and Sallie Columbia Cobler
Husband Joseph Russell Blankenship
Born: Aug 29, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 2, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Granville Blankenship (1889- ) Mother: Henrietta Keys (1889- )
Marriage: Dec 17, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Nov 7, 1950
Other Spouse: Hazel Johns (Cir 1915- ) - Aft Nov 7, 1950
Wife Sallie Columbia Cobler
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John F. Cobler (1865-Bef 1930) Mother: Loula Bocock (1870- )
Children
1 F Sarah Blankenship (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
2 M Joseph Clarence Blankenship
Born: Aug 24, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 1967 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 26, 1967 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Barbara Ann Moore (1934-1995) Marr: Mar 24, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M James R. Blankenship
AKA: Sonny Born: Sep 2, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried:
Notes: Marriage
Joseph Russell Blankenship and Hazel Johns
Husband Joseph Russell Blankenship
Born: Aug 29, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 2, 1972 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Granville Blankenship (1889- ) Mother: Henrietta Keys (1889- )
Marriage: Aft Nov 7, 1950
Other Spouse: Sallie Columbia Cobler (1910- ) - Dec 17, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced Nov 7, 1950)
Wife Hazel Johns
Born: Cir 1915 Died: Buried:
Children
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Mert Blankenship and Mary Catherine Woodall
Husband Mert Blankenship
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Aft 1910
Wife Mary Catherine Woodall
AKA: Cassie Born: Oct 1883 - Lincoln Co., WV Died: Jan 1974 - Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV Buried:
Father: Daniel Jefferson Woodall (1819-1900) Mother: Mary Louvena Catherine Davis (1839-Aft 1914)
Other Spouse: Jess C. Claypool (1864- ) - 1900
Children
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William Henry Gregory and Myrtle Blankenship
Husband William Henry Gregory
Born: Jul 12, 1908 - Sontag, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 2003 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 30, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Washington Gregory (1877- ) Mother: Grace Ola Reynolds (1881- )
Marriage: Jul 27, 1937 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Blankenship
Born: Sep 2, 1917 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 9, 2017 Buried: Mar 12, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. He was a farmer. Married by J.W. Wimbish, Meth. Min.
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Roosevelt Blankenship and Alta Carlene Thomason
Husband Roosevelt Blankenship
Born: Jun 13, 1934 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 8, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 10, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Homer Blankenship (1911- ) Mother: Helen Ludie Cobler (1907- )
Marriage: Jun 9, 1956 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Alta Carlene Thomason
Born: Apr 29, 1934 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 17, 2019 - Roanoke Carillion Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Aug 22, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Posie Thomason (1909-1979) Mother: Nancy Ruth Draper (1909-1995)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked at Fieldcrest Mills, and she was a secretary. Married by L.A. Bowman, Church of the Brethren, Min.
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Frank Ranzo and Sessie Blankenship
Husband Frank Ranzo
AKA: Frank Gialloreng Born: 1899 - Italy, Europe Died: Buried:Marriage: 1930-1940
Wife Sessie Blankenship
Born: 1901 - WV Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Cecil Allen (1899- ) - 1920 - McDowell Co., WV
Children
1 F Bettie S. Ranzo (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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Charles Leonard Henshaw and Thelma Louise Blankenship
Husband Charles Leonard Henshaw
Born: May 16, 1913 - Chesterfield Co., VA Died: Jun 25, 2005 - Medical College of GA, Augusta, GA Buried: - Bethany Cemetery, Aiken, Aiken Co., SCMarriage: Jan 6, 1930 - Washington, DCMarr. Status: Divorced Oct 25, 1949
Wife Thelma Louise Blankenship
Born: Jul 8, 1913 - Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 2000 - Henrico Co., VA Buried:
Other Spouse: Garland Atlas Carter (1918-1993) - Dec 3, 1955 - Chesterfield Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
Garland Atlas Carter and Thelma Louise Blankenship
Husband Garland Atlas Carter
Born: Jun 29, 1918 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 1993 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William German Carter II (1882-1967) Mother: Louiza P. D. Craig (1877-1932)
Marriage: Dec 3, 1955 - Chesterfield Co., VA
Other Spouse: Mildred Sheffey (Cir 1921- ) - Dec 5, 1943 - York, York Co., SC (Divorced Apr 28, 1949)
Wife Thelma Louise Blankenship
Born: Jul 8, 1913 - Manchester, Chesterfield Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 2000 - Henrico Co., VA Buried:
Other Spouse: Charles Leonard Henshaw (1913-2005) - Jan 6, 1930 - Washington, DC (Divorced Oct 25, 1949)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were once divorced. He did textile work. Married by E.M. Richardson, Jr., Bapt. Min.
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Anthony E. Blanks and Nancy Ann Still
Husband Anthony E. Blanks
Born: 1806 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Marriage:
Wife Nancy Ann Still
Born: 1816 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: James Still (1777-1854) Mother: Nancy Isabella Boaz (1783-1843)
Children
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George Washington Wallace and Katie Bell Blanks
Husband George Washington Wallace
Born: Jun 28, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1978 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: John James Wallace (1869-1945) Mother: Rosa Bell Lawrence (1879-1937)
Marriage: Jan 27, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Katie Bell Blanks
Born: Mar 20, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 1986 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Samuel Cobb Blanks (1875-1941) Mother: Minnie Lee Pritchett (1877-1944)
Children
1 M William Washington Wallace
Born: Dec 2, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jul 14, 1982 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Gloria Faye Smith (1932-2007) Marr: Jan 16, 1960 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Vera May Wallace
Born: May 17, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 1990 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: George Dewey Motley, Jr. (1926-1985) Marr: Jul 6, 1943 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Jean Gardner Wallace
Born: Oct 19, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 6, 2011 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Sep 9, 2011 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Richard Calvin Austin, Sr. (1930-2014) Marr: Dec 22, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Joyce Marie Wallace
Born: Apr 9, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1983 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: William Edward Motley (living)
Notes: Marriage
Samuel Cobb Blanks and Minnie Lee Pritchett
Husband Samuel Cobb Blanks
Born: 1875 Died: 1941 Buried:Marriage:
Wife Minnie Lee Pritchett
Born: 1877 Died: 1944 Buried:
Children
1 F Katie Bell Blanks
Born: Mar 20, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 29, 1986 Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: George Washington Wallace (1900-1978) Marr: Jan 27, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Henry Clay Lawrence, Jr. and Evaline Drucilla Blansett
Husband Henry Clay Lawrence, Jr.
Born: Apr 5, 1888 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC Died: Jan 12, 1976 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Buried: Jan 14, 1976 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dobson, NC
Father: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923) Mother: Susan Emma Moss (1864-1904)
Marriage: Sep 25, 1907 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
Other Spouse: Etta Mae Smith (1896-1976) - Jul 3, 1920 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC
Wife Evaline Drucilla Blansett
AKA: Eva Born: Apr 8, 1890 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jul 6, 1919 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
Father: James William Blansett (1856-1904) Mother: Louisa Anna Simmons (1866-1952)
Children
1 M Dorsey Elbert Lawrence
Born: Feb 15, 1909 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC Died: Mar 20, 2008 Buried:Spouse: Iola May Alexander (1912-1988) Marr: Apr 1, 1933 - Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI
2 F Fossie Mae Lawrence
Born: Nov 7, 1911 - Westfield, Surry Co., NC Died: Nov 28, 1993 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Dec 5, 1993 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Dobson, NC
Notes: Marriage
Married in their family home. Elder E.M. Barnard, Minister of the Prim. Baptist Church, Stuart, VA, performed the ceremony. Henry and Eva first met at the marriage ceremony of their parents; this wedding made them step brothers and sisters.
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James William Blansett and Louisa Anna Simmons
Husband James William Blansett
AKA: Willie Born: Dec 1856 - VA Died: Feb 1, 1904 Buried:Marriage: 1882
Wife Louisa Anna Simmons
AKA: Ann Born: Dec 1866 - NC Died: May 29, 1952 - Eldora Twsp., Surry Co., NC Buried: - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NC
Other Spouse: Henry Clay Lawrence, Sr. (1861-1923) - Feb 1, 1906 - Mayberry, VA
Children
1 M David M. Blansett
Born: Apr 1884 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M Marion Green Blansett
Born: Mar 1887 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Evaline Drucilla Blansett
AKA: Eva Born: Apr 8, 1890 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Jul 6, 1919 - Dobson, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Flat Top PBC Cem., Mt. Airy, NCSpouse: Henry Clay Lawrence, Jr. (1888-1976) Marr: Sep 25, 1907 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
4 F Virginia Alice Blansett
Born: Feb 1, 1893 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 7, 1998 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: - Love Cem., Claudville, VA
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Samuel Henry McDaniel and Elsie Virginia Blanton
Husband Samuel Henry McDaniel
AKA: Sam Born: Oct 21, 1921 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 27, 1988 - VA Medical Ctr., Oteen, Asheville, NC Buried: - NC
Father: Robert Lee McDaniel, Sr. (1888-1970) Mother: Dorothy Frances Heffinger (1884-1957)
Marriage: Jun 1, 1951 - Lynchburg (city), VA
Other Spouse: Doristeen Underwood (1927/1928- ) - Feb 19, 1944 - Henry Co., VA (Divorced Dec 16, 1950)
Wife Elsie Virginia Blanton
Born: Sep 23, 1925 - Tye River, Nelson Co., VA Died: Jun 8, 2006 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
He was once divorced and she was single. He was a machinist. Married by H.L. Haushew, Bapt. Min.
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Marvin Steward Matthews and Pannie Cealia Blanton
Husband Marvin Steward Matthews
Born: Mar 25, 1922 - La Crosse, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, USA Died: Jun 24, 2002 - Brunswick Co., VA Buried: - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA
Father: McGuire Stuart Matthews (1892-1971) Mother: Rosa Louise Allen (1899-1936)
Marriage: Mar 22, 1947 - Emporia, Emporis (city), VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Other Spouse: Bertie Lucille Thompson (1936-2017) - Dec 23, 1954 - Emporia, Greenville Co., Virginia, USA (Divorced Oct 29, 1982)
Wife Pannie Cealia Blanton
Born: Dec 3, 1928 - Mecklenburg Co., VA Died: 1978 Buried: - Southlawn Mem. Park, Prince George Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a farmer. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Monta Crouch Miles, Jr. and Victorine W. Blanton
Husband Monta Crouch Miles, Jr.
AKA: Montie Born: Apr 29, 1916 - Mart, TX Died: May 30, 1996 - Dunklin Co., MO Buried: - Oak Bluff Mem. Pk., Port Neches, TX
Father: Monta Crouch Miles, Sr. (1893-1975) Mother: Alaska Earl Johnson (1895- )
Marriage: Nov 1, 1980 - Jefferson Co., TXMarr. Status: Divorced Oct 22, 1991
Other Spouse: Margaret Leona Hetherington (1920-1994) - 1939
Other Spouse: Maryon Ruth Yentzen (1919-1980)
Wife Victorine W. Blanton
Born: 1919-1920 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Divorced in Jefferson Co., Tx.
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John Henry Hankins and Lela M. Blassingame
Husband John Henry Hankins
AKA: Johnny Born: Apr 28, 1876 - Cleveland Co., AR Died: May 16, 1956 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Buried: - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, AR
Father: Henry Allan Hankins (1848-1932) Mother: Mary Louisa Dean (1850-1945)
Marriage: Sep 10, 1895 - Cleveland Co., AR
Wife Lela M. Blassingame
Born: Sep 9, 1879 - AR Died: Aug 7, 1962 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Buried: - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, AR
Children
1 M John Wiley Hankins
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Rita M. Hankins
Born: Jan 1899 - AR Died: Buried:Spouse: James B. Allison (1893- ) Marr: Jun 17, 1919 - Lonoke Co., AR. (Divorced)
3 M Claude E. Hankins
AKA: Claudie Born: 1904 - AR Died: Buried:Spouse: Miriam Wilson (1906- ) Marr: Apr 17, 1927 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR
4 M Benjamin Franklin Hankins
AKA: Ben Born: Oct 13, 1906 - Randolph Co., AR Died: Oct 23, 1977 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR Buried:Spouse: Mable Livingston (Abt 1912- ) Marr: Bef Apr 4, 1940
5 F Edna Hankins
Born: 1912 - AR Died: Buried:
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William Henry Thomas Flippen and Anna Elizabeth Blazen
Husband William Henry Thomas Flippen
Born: Dec 12, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 26, 1955 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 28, 1955 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Marshall Flippen (1878-1930) Mother: Minnie Lee Martin (1881-1961)
Marriage: 1924 - McDowell Co., WV
Wife Anna Elizabeth Blazen
Born: Oct 2, 1906 - Bohemia, Czechoslovakia Died: Mar 22, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 24, 1956 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M John William Flippen
AKA: Johnnie Born: Nov 28, 1924 - WV Died: Dec 27, 2004 Buried: - Longview Mem. Pk., Longview, WASpouse: La Doris Pope (1928-1998) Marr: Jan 26, 1946 - Alameda Co., CA
2 F Frances Elizabeth Flippen
Born: Cal Feb 1926 - WV Died: Buried:Spouse: Steve Shotto (1923- ) Marr: 1945 - McDowell Co., WV
3 F Mary Lee Flippen (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Lynn Stewart
4 M Frank Marshall Flippen, Sr.
Born: Aug 26, 1929 - Keystone, WV Died: Dec 16, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 19, 2008 - Flippen Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Annie Estelle Huff (1935-1993) Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Jun 4, 1982)
5 F Ernestine Helen Flippen
AKA: Ernie Born: Jun 13, 1935 - McDowell Co., WV Died: Oct 16, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Leslie Earles, Jr. (1936-2007) Marr: Nov 6, 1954 - Henry Co., VA. (Divorced Dec 23, 1975)Spouse: John Clarence Tinger, Jr. (1940-1995) Marr: Aft Dec 23, 1975
6 F Margaret Lou Flippen
AKA: Margie Born: Sep 23, 1938 - Keystone, WV Died: Sep 13, 2022 Buried: - Craigs Bapt. Ch. Cem., Paytes, VASpouse: Hill Lee Hankins (1936-1988) Marr: Aug 20, 1955 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Divorced before Sep 9, 1967)Spouse: Derl Alwyn Pulliam (1930-2009) Marr: Sep 9, 1967 - Tappahannock, Essex Co., VA
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James Thomas Bell and Catherine Rose Bledsoe
Husband James Thomas Bell (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: James Edward Bell (1919-1983) Mother: Cassie Franklin Higgs (1919-2006)
Marriage:
Wife Catherine Rose Bledsoe
Born: Nov 2, 1950 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 3, 2021 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. Married by Harry Vance, Holiness Minister.
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William Ivan Hankins and Estelle Bledsoe
Husband William Ivan Hankins
Born: Oct 1893 - AR Died: Buried:
Father: William Henry Hankins (1867-1956) Mother: Joana Isabelle Glover (1871-1945)
Marriage: Mar 27, 1916 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR
Wife Estelle Bledsoe
Born: 1898 - AR Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Herman Henry Hankins, Sr.
Born: Feb 6, 1917 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Died: May 10, 2002 - Little Rock, AR Buried: - Rose Hill Cem., Arkadelphia, Clark Co., ARSpouse: Marjorie Scott Meador (1918-1997) Marr: Mar 5, 1941 - Clark Co., AR
2 M Joe Hankins (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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Col. James Hugh Bledsoe and Pencie Ann Metz
Husband Col. James Hugh Bledsoe
Born: Mar 7, 1933 - Groose Pointe Farms, Wayne Co., MI Died: Feb 25, 2015 - Southern Tn. Reg. Health Sys., Pulaski, Giles Co., TN Buried: - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VAMarriage: Jun 18, 1960 - Ft. Belvoir, VA
Wife Pencie Ann Metz
Born: Sep 18, 1940 - Ft. Bragg, Cumberland Co., NC Died: Aug 13, 2018 Buried: Jun 6, 2019 - Arlington Nat. Cem., Arlington, VA
Father: Col. Thomas McGarey Metz, U.S. Army (Ret.) (1912-2004) Mother: Alpha Jane Martin (1906-1982)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a salesman, and she a clerk typist. married by Joseph V. Cosham (sic), Catholic Priest.
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Leon Earl Prince and Dorothy J. Blevens
Husband Leon Earl Prince
Born: Jun 14, 1922 - Huntsville Park, Madison Co., AL Died: Jul 30, 2006 Buried: - Saint Johns Cemetery, North Smithfield, Providence Co., RI
Father: William Henry Prince (1882-1962) Mother: Lucy Amanda Austell (1886-1968)
Marriage: Abt 1942
Wife Dorothy J. Blevens
Born: 1927 Died: Buried:
Children
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William Perkins Blevins and Susan Scates Hairfield
Husband William Perkins Blevins
Born: May 6, 1922 - Wise Co., VA Died: May 10, 1988 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VAMarriage:
Wife Susan Scates Hairfield (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Oswald William Hairfield (1914-2004) Mother: Margaret Louise Ward (1918-1986)
Other Spouse: Samuel Jordon Jones
Children
Notes: Marriage
He was once widowed, and she once divorced. Married by Samuel Young, Bapt. Min.
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Lawrence R. Blizard and Elsie Lee Hooker
Husband Lawrence R. Blizard
Born: Feb 22, 1899 - Wabash, Wabash Co., IN Died: Apr 2, 1969 - Whiteville, Columbus Co., NC Buried: - CrematedMarriage: Nov 7, 1921 - Sullivan Co., TN
Wife Elsie Lee Hooker
Born: May 20, 1901 - Buffalo Rdg., Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 1952 - Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA Buried: - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA
Father: Robert Lee Hooker (1869-1963) Mother: Martha Virginia Gravely (1872-1937)
Children
Notes: Marriage
This is the date of their marriage license. They had travelled there for this purpose, and probably married this date, but possibly a day or two later. Lack of a marriage return indicates probably the marriage date.
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Roy Daner Richardson, Sr. and Forrest Aliene Blizzard
Husband Roy Daner Richardson, Sr.
Born: Nov 25, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 1989 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Henry Richardson (1871-1942) Mother: Rosa Ellen Barrow (1874-1958)
Marriage: Sep 28, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Forrest Aliene Blizzard
Born: Nov 8, 1917 - Surry Co., NC Died: Jul 1987 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Thomas Edward Richardson (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Hazel Elaine Joyce (living)
Notes: Marriage
Joshua Blizzard and Henrietta Hudson
Husband Joshua Blizzard
Born: Feb 9, 1855 - NC Died: Aug 1, 1935 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCMarriage: 1895
Wife Henrietta Hudson
AKA: Henny Born: 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1953 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: George Washington Hudson (1817-1902) Mother: Martha McCraw Hensley (1824-1900)
Children
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James Polk Rippey and Flora Elizabeth Bloom
Husband James Polk Rippey
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Flora Elizabeth Bloom
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Roy Leon Rippey
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Rachel Hope Elizabeth Miller (1901-1989)
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John Edward Carter and Ara Blose
Husband John Edward Carter
Born: Oct 3, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 27, 1991 - Columbia, Richland Co., SC Buried: - Greenlawn Mem. Park, Columbia, SC
Father: Charles Allen Carter (1889-1973) Mother: Nannie Ellen Hardy (1890-1957)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Helen Fister (1921- )
Other Spouse: Barbara Unknown (Cir 1923- )
Wife Ara Blose
Born: Cir 1923 Died: Buried:
Children
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George Ralph Blosser and Rachel Cumbie
Husband George Ralph Blosser
Born: Aug 20, 1926 - Dayton, Rockingham Co., VA Died: May 27, 2004 Buried: - Woodbine Cem., Harrisonburg, VAMarriage: Apr 3, 1944
Wife Rachel Cumbie
Born: Feb 11, 1926 - Lynchburg (city), VA Died: Apr 15, 2010 - Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA Buried: - Woodbine Cem., Harrisonburg, VA
Father: Broadus Lee Cumbie (1894-1986) Mother: Annie Harmon Cox (1897-1982)
Children
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James Hillred Elks and Barbara Blount
Husband James Hillred Elks
AKA: Jimmy Born: Jul 2, 1938 - Grimesland, Pitt Co., NC Died: Apr 2, 1998 - Plymouth, Washington Co., NC, USA Buried: - Hillside Mem. Gdns. Cem., Plymouth, NC
Father: Elbert Milnott Elks (1910-1972) Mother: Louie Irene Lawrence (1914-2012)
Marriage: Feb 10, 1983 - Plymouth, Washington Co., NC, USA
Other Spouse: Jeanne Everonde Farabow - (Divorced)
Wife Barbara Blount
Born: Abt 1946 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Married by J. Fred Fordham, Priest.
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Charles Nathaniel DeShazo and Cora Bloxton
Husband Charles Nathaniel DeShazo
Born: Mar 3, 1869 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 11, 1927 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Nathaniel Clayborne DeShazo (1836-1922) Mother: Virginia Elizabeth Smith (1848-1940)
Marriage:
Wife Cora Bloxton
Born: Feb 26, 1872 Died: Nov 30, 1957 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
Children
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Jerry Lee Martin and Bonnie Ann Blue
Husband Jerry Lee Martin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Irvin Martin (1912-2003) Mother: Thelma Connie Wells (1920-2010)
Marriage:
Wife Bonnie Ann Blue
Born: Sep 15, 1944 Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Todd William Martin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
2 F Leanne Renee Martin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Scott Walker ( - )
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Burl Abraham Washburn and Florence Mae Bluethgen
Husband Burl Abraham Washburn
Born: May 1, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2008 - Sticht Center, Winston-Salem, NC Buried:
Father: Nathaniel Ira Washburn, Jr. (1877-1957) Mother: Dora Ella Stone (1884-1936)
Marriage: Jun 5, 1948 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VAMarr. Status: Divorced Dec 22, 1980
Wife Florence Mae Bluethgen
AKA: Dolly Born: Apr 30, 1925 - Richmond, Henrico Co., VA Died: Jul 23, 2015 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single, and both were students. Married by W.E. Sampson, Bapt. Min. Divorced in Pinellas Co., Florida.
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Laban Gravely and Mary Blythe
Husband Laban Gravely
Born: 1789 - VA Died: Apr 1814 - Washington, Rhea Co., TN Buried:
Father: John Gravely (1752-1835) Mother: Margaret Hensley Ballenger (1761-1806)
Marriage: 1804
Wife Mary Blythe
Born: 1788 - TN Died: Buried:
Children
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Elmer Kelly Gilbert and Lois Juanita Board
Husband Elmer Kelly Gilbert
Born: Dec 22, 1917 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 2012 - White Oak Manor, Lancaster, SC Buried: - Chester Mem. Gdns., Chester, SC
Father: James Peyton Gilbert (1871-1934) Mother: Annie Lee Jones (1881-1975)
Marriage: Aug 13, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Fannie Louise Smith (1915-1976) - Feb 28, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lois Juanita Board
Born: Nov 11, 1924 - Wolf Pit, Richmond Co., NC Died: Jan 12, 2007 Buried: - Chester Mem. Gdns., Chester, SC
Children
Notes: Marriage
2d marr. for both, and both previously widowed.
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Claybrook Draper and Mary Josephine Board
Husband Claybrook Draper
Born: Apr 29, 1907 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 15, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Henry Clay Draper (1861-1935) Mother: Lucy Fannie Chattin (1876-1954)
Marriage: Jan 5, 1939 - Roanoke, VA
Wife Mary Josephine Board
Born: Aug 27, 1912 - Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in the insurance industry. Married by John H. Pearson, Meth. Min.
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Lewis Bailey Winn and Virginia Blanche Board
Husband Lewis Bailey Winn
Born: Jul 25, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 23, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 25, 1940 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Winn, Sr. (1858-1910) Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Gravely (1865-1932)
Marriage: Oct 6, 1928 - Pulaski Co., VA
Wife Virginia Blanche Board
Born: Mar 27, 1906 - Pulaski Co., VA Died: Sep 11, 1992 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 F Virginia Bailey Winn
Born: Nov 15, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2005 Buried: - Jacksonville Nat. Cem., Jacksonville, FLSpouse: Andrew Jenkins Owens (1926-2016) Marr: Aug 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Alma Preston Boardwine and Shirley Elizabeth Jarrett
Husband Alma Preston Boardwine
Born: Nov 27, 1921 - Washington Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 1952 - Preston, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 7, 1952 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Bef 1952
Wife Shirley Elizabeth Jarrett
Born: Feb 13, 1919 - WV Died: Jun 22, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Everett Littleton Jarrett (1892-1951) Mother: Virginia Agnes Dillon (1893-1977)
Children
1 F Linda Patricia Boardwine (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Bobby Morton Holland
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Earl Eugene Finley, Jr. and Reba Ann Boardwine
Husband Earl Eugene Finley, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Other Spouse: Virginia Carlton
Wife Reba Ann Boardwine
Born: Dec 1, 1946 - Lebanon, VA Died: Dec 18, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 20, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Robert Garland Lovell (1949-2001) - Feb 14, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a mechanic for Lawrence Auto Repair. Married by William C. Sweitzer, Church of the Brethren Minister. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Robert Garland Lovell and Reba Ann Boardwine
Husband Robert Garland Lovell
Born: Dec 11, 1949 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 25, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Garland Lovell (1920-2002) Mother: Lillian Evelyn Crouch (1924-2001)
Marriage: Feb 14, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced
Other Spouse: Deborah Ann Taylor - (Divorced Jun 4, 1986)
Wife Reba Ann Boardwine
Born: Dec 1, 1946 - Lebanon, VA Died: Dec 18, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 20, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Earl Eugene Finley, Jr. - (Divorced Mar 28, 1986)
Children
Notes: Marriage
2d marriage for both, and both previously divorced. Married by Robert H. Bailey, Bapt. Min.
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Benjamin Cabell Philpott II and Anne Elizabeth Boatman
Husband Benjamin Cabell Philpott II
Born: Aug 23, 1951 - Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL Died: Feb 23, 2002 Buried:
Father: Dr. Harry Melvin Philpott, Sr. (1917-2008) Mother: Pauline Breck Moran (1915-2004)
Marriage: Jul 2, 1977 - Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
Wife Anne Elizabeth Boatman
Born: Abt 1948 Died: Buried:
Children
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Stephen Martin and Esther Judith Boatright
Husband Stephen Martin
Born: Dec 9, 1765 - Goochland Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 1857 - Appomattox, Appomottax Co., VA Buried:
Father: Orson Martin (1735-Bef 1786) Mother: Ann Forsee (1734-1800)
Marriage: Abt 1795 - Cumberland Co., VA
Wife Esther Judith Boatright
Born: Feb 1, 1773 - Cumberland Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1857 - Campbell Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 M Abner Martin
Born: May 4, 1798 - Appomattox Co., VA Died: Oct 3, 1861 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Jane Reamy Jones (1805-1881) Marr: Nov 24, 1824 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James Orson Martin
Born: Oct 21, 1805 - Appomattox, Appomottax Co., VA Died: Aft 1879 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried:Spouse: Mary White Jones (1810-1894) Marr: Oct 20, 1826 - Henry Co., VA
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Benjamin Jonathan Campbell and Alexina Boatwright
Husband Benjamin Jonathan Campbell
AKA: Ben Born: Nov 25, 1871 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 1934 - Hoboken, NJ Buried: Jul 31, 1936 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
Father: Caleb Chadburn Campbell (1817-1894) Mother: Martha Jane Davis (1840- )
Marriage: Nov 19, 1902 - Richmond, VA
Wife Alexina Boatwright
Born: Apr 25, 1880 - Alleghany Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1965 - Richmond Mem. Hosp., Richmond, VA Buried: - Shockoe Hills Cem., Richmond, VA
Children
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Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Sr, and Sallie Dillard Smith
Husband Edgar Vaughn Boatwright, Sr,
Born: Oct 21, 1890 - VA Died: Oct 9, 1980 Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VAMarriage: Nov 26, 1914 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Sallie Dillard Smith
Born: Jan 8, 1896 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 9, 1950 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Jun 10, 1950 - Green Hill Cem., Danville, VA
Father: James Moss Smith II (1863-1913) Mother: Martha Dyer Gravely (1870- )
Children
1 M 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, VASpouse: Judy D. Benton (1925- ) Marr: Sep 5, 1953 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC
Notes: Marriage
Their license was issued Nov. 26, 1914 in Rockingham Co., NC, and they were married by F.R. Mitchell, J.P.
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Abraham Sandefur Boaz and Elizabeth Ann Frances Nunn
Husband Abraham Sandefur Boaz
AKA: Abe Born: Nov 12, 1825 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 1910 - Ridgeway (near), Henry Co., Virginia, USA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: 1851-1852
Wife Elizabeth Ann Frances Nunn
Born: Feb 17, 1833 - VA Died: Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
1 F Fannie M. Boaz
Born: Sep 9, 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 26, 1935 Buried: - Hopper Cem., Good Will, VASpouse: Lafayette Jackson Hopper (1855-1919) Marr: Dec 22, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Alfred Jefferson Boaz
AKA: Dick Born: Aug 2, 1855 - VA Died: Mar 20, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Louisa V. Gilley (1848-1940) Marr: Feb 11, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Mary Boaz
Born: Aug 12, 1859 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1941 - NC Buried: Feb 14, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VASpouse: James H. Haizlip (1858- ) Marr: Aug 18, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Thomas Abram Boaz, Sr.
AKA: Tommie Born: Apr 2, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1944 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 5, 1944 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
5 F Eliza Emma Boaz
AKA: Bettie Born: Jun 8, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1938 Buried: - Boaz-Nunn Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Dorsey Jackson Gilley (1864-1944) Marr: Jan 27, 1886 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
6 F Ida L. Boaz
Born: Aug 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ben H. Dunn (1877- ) Marr: Jan 26, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Berda A. Boaz
AKA: Birdie Born: Mar 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Jessie T. Dunn (1873- ) Marr: Mar 1, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
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Alfred Jefferson Boaz and Louisa V. Gilley
Husband Alfred Jefferson Boaz
AKA: Dick Born: Aug 2, 1855 - VA Died: Mar 20, 1943 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Abraham Sandefur Boaz (1825-1910) Mother: Elizabeth Ann Frances Nunn (1833- )
Marriage: Feb 11, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Louisa V. Gilley
Born: Jun 15, 1848 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 27, 1940 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
1 F Louella Boaz
Born: Feb 9, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 30, 1960 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 2, 1960 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Watt Alvis Dunn (1874-1929) Marr: Dec 23, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Ballard Boaz
Born: 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ollie Harris (1881- ) Marr: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Joseph Cabell Boaz
AKA: Joe Born: Feb 10, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 18, 1963 - Ridgeway (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Boaz Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Mattie G. Dunn (1884-1968) Marr: Feb 10, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
He was single and she was a widow.
Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Vol. I, 1853-1878, pp. 58 & 59, 10 Feb. 1874: K.J. Boaz, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of Abram & Ann Boaz, married Louisa G. Gilley, 22, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of Jos. & Polly Gilley. the "K" in K.J. Boaz in this record is in error, and should be A.J. Boaz.
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Malcolm Ray Nelson and Ann Marie Boaz
Husband Malcolm Ray Nelson (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Ann Marie Boaz
Born: Nov 13, 1944 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 19, 2013 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jul 23, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Aubrey Boaz (1911-1988) Mother: Catherine Trent (1916-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Married in a civil ceremony.
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