Early Southside Virginia Families



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Benjamin William Brooks, Sr. and Emily Frances Pulliam




Husband Benjamin William Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Dec 23, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1984 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 7, 1984 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: 1954-1955



Wife Emily Frances Pulliam

         Born: Jun 2, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2020
       Buried: Jun 6, 2020 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: John King Pulliam, Sr. (1897-1964)
       Mother: Eva Grace Walker (1903-1988)




Children

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Chesley White Brooks and Izella Jane Keen




Husband Chesley White Brooks

          AKA: Chess
         Born: Sep 15, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1960 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 24, 1960 - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA
     Marriage: Jan 8, 1910 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Izella Jane Keen

         Born: Feb 17, 1894 - VA
         Died: Jun 17, 1986
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Chatham, VA


       Father: William Henry Keen (1859-1931)
       Mother: Emma Josephine Hamlett (1865-1945)




Children
1 F Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA
       Spouse: Sheldon Andrew Sours (1906-1952)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Willie Rufus Brown (1910-1979)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Adam Leeallen Graham and Emma Brooks




Husband Adam Leeallen Graham

         Born: Feb 12, 1901 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Feb 1, 1963 - Mem. Hosp. of Alamance, Burlington, NC
       Buried: Feb 5, 1963 - Brichton Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henderson Co., NC
     Marriage: Jun 14, 1924 - Jackson Co., NC



Wife Emma Brooks

         Born: Apr 1, 1907 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Jun 17, 1949 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 20, 1949 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Estes Beverly Ricketts (1906-1957) - May 31, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Estes Beverly Ricketts):

Both single. He was a tractor driver. Married by Henry E. Kolbe, Min.
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Estes Beverly Ricketts and Emma Brooks




Husband Estes Beverly Ricketts

          AKA: Bev
         Born: Dec 8, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1957 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 14, 1957 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: May 31, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Emma Brooks

         Born: Apr 1, 1907 - Swain Co., NC
         Died: Jun 17, 1949 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 20, 1949 - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Adam Leeallen Graham (1901-1963) - Jun 14, 1924 - Jackson Co., NC


Children
1 M Frank Edward Ricketts

         Born: Jan 21, 1942
         Died: Feb 20, 1942
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Emma Brooks):

Both single. He was a tractor driver. Married by Henry E. Kolbe, Min.
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Guy Clifton Brooks and Alva Eunice Davis




Husband Guy Clifton Brooks

         Born: Jul 4, 1900 - Jones Praire, Milam Co., TX
         Died: Jul 13, 1958 - Doctor's Hospital, Houston, TX
       Buried: Jul 15, 1958 - Allbright Cem., Caldwell, TX
     Marriage: May 17, 1924 - Marlin, TX



Wife Alva Eunice Davis

         Born: Mar 10, 1904 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Jan 23, 1975 - Kerrville, TX
       Buried: Jan 27, 1975 - Covington Cem., Falls Co., TX


       Father: Franklin Monroe Davis (1866-1932)
       Mother: Eula Louise Crouch (1864-1926)



 Other Spouse: J. T. Turner (Cir 1902-      ) - Oct 1, 1921 - Falls Co., TX


Children
1 M Andrew Clifton Brooks

         Born: May 19, 1925 - Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX
         Died: Mar 12, 1999
       Buried: 



2 M James Franklin Brooks

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Nov 25, 1926 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Helen L. Smith (Abt 1933-      )
         Marr: Feb 9, 1952 - Wayne Co., IN


3 F Joyce Brooks

         Born: Abt 1932 - TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Dorothy Jean Brooks

         Born: Jul 9, 1939 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: Oct 23, 1999 - San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX
       Buried:  - Bobbins Ranch Cem., London, TX
       Spouse: Delton Wayne Bobbins (      -      )



Notes: Marriage (Alva Eunice Davis):

Their marriage date and place of Falls Co., Tx., came from their marr. rec. transcription, the same, but expanded location of Marlin, Falls Co., Tx., came from his FindAGrave memorial.


Notes: Marriage (J. T. Turner):

Apparently married in a civil ceremony.
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Hubert Walker Gallier and Hazel Bell Brooks




Husband Hubert Walker Gallier

         Born: May 17, 1904 - Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 1979 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA


       Father: Benjamin Walker Gallier (1883-1930)
       Mother: Annie Halcomb Paulette (1886-1973)


     Marriage: 1924



Wife Hazel Bell Brooks

         Born: Feb 15, 1908 - Appomattox Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 1993 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA


Children
1 M Claude Walker Gallier, Sr.

         Born: Dec 21, 1925 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Anne Martin (1929-1967)
         Marr: Est 1947


2 M Benjamin Garvice Gallier

          AKA: Benny
         Born: Oct 14, 1935 - VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1951
       Buried:  - Liberty Bapt. Ch. Cem., Appomattox, VA




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James E. Brooks and Sarah E. Hall




Husband James E. Brooks

         Born: 1866 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 13, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sarah E. Hall

         Born: 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M James C. Brooks

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nannie Mae Brooks

         Born: 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Washington Dunman (1891-1981)
         Marr: 1926


3 M R. W. Brooks

         Born: 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sarah E. Hall):

He was a widower and she was single.
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James Franklin Brooks and Helen L. Smith




Husband James Franklin Brooks

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Nov 25, 1926 - Reagan, Falls Co., TX
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Guy Clifton Brooks (1900-1958)
       Mother: Alva Eunice Davis (1904-1975)


     Marriage: Feb 9, 1952 - Wayne Co., IN



Wife Helen L. Smith

         Born: Abt 1933
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Helen L. Smith):

Feb. 9, 1952 is the date of their marriage license, but no reture was found. They had 3-days from the date of the license to return the marriage certification. They probably marred on Feb. 9th, but it could have been as late as Feb. 11th.
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Jessie Thomas Brooks and Mary Eva Gregory




Husband Jessie Thomas Brooks

         Born: Jan 11, 1893 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1972 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Eva Gregory

         Born: Mar 11, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 17, 1984 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA
       Buried:  - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: George Washington Gregory (1877-      )
       Mother: Grace Ola Reynolds (1881-      )




Children

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Joel Brooks and Elizabeth Edds




Husband Joel Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Edds

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Preston Gilbert Edds (1794-1853)
       Mother: Susan Aaron (1800-Abt 1852)




Children

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John Thomas Brooks and Dorothy Ann Ingram




Husband John Thomas Brooks

          AKA: J. T.
         Born: Jul 15, 1915 - Union Hall, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1990 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 10, 1990 - Elder Brooks Cem., Glade Hill, VA
     Marriage: Jul 6, 1985 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Dorothy Ann Ingram

          AKA: Dot
         Born: Jan 19, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 13, 2015 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 16, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Hiram Ingram (1892-1934)
       Mother: Minnie Dell Hopkins (1906-1985)



 Other Spouse: Robert Milton Law, Jr. (1914-1967)


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Ann Ingram):

Both once widowed. Their license was issued Jul. 1, 1985 in Franklin Co., Va., and they were married by William L. Carter, Min.
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Charles Luther McGhee and Leona Mae Brooks




Husband Charles Luther McGhee

         Born: Jun 18, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Aug 15, 1957 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: Reed McGhee (1856-1943)
       Mother: Emily C. Frith (1859-1943)


     Marriage: Oct 1, 1931 - Guilford Co., NC



Wife Leona Mae Brooks

         Born: Aug 3, 1894 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 1968 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA


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Leonard Brooks and Polly Fuller




Husband Leonard Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 4, 1806 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Polly Fuller

         Born: Bef 1786
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Zachariah Fuller (1755-1834)
       Mother: Letitia Pearson (1760-Bef 1830)




Children

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Edward Wade Seay and Lessie Brooks




Husband Edward Wade Seay

          AKA: Eddie
         Born: Jan 16, 1883 - VA
         Died: Oct 16, 1962
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Calvin T. Seay (Bet 1828/1837-1900)
       Mother: Mary A. Rea (1845-1886)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1902 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC



Wife Lessie Brooks

         Born: Dec 16, 1883
         Died: Sep 30, 1970
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


Children

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Jesse James Hankins and Louella Brooks




Husband Jesse James Hankins

          AKA: Jess
         Born: Sep 25, 1851 - Bartholomew Twsp., Drew Co., AR
         Died: Nov 15, 1900 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert W. Hankins (1821-1892)
       Mother: Sarah S. Albright (1825-1879)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1874 - Drew Co., AR



Wife Louella Brooks

         Born: Nov 1856 - TN
         Died: 1930
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Iverson L. Hankins

         Born: Sep 1876 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Etta Unknown (1877-      )
         Marr: Abt 1911 - Drew Co., AR


2 F Catherine Pina Hankins

          AKA: Kate
         Born: Jan 1879 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas A. Newton (1869-      )
         Marr: Oct 12, 1900 - Calhoun Co., AR


3 F Jessie Mae Hankins

         Born: May 1882 - AR
         Died: 1971 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William F. Finlayson (1880-      )
         Marr: Abt 1901


4 M Clarence W. Hankins

         Born: Jan 1886 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Nora Hankins

         Born: Jun 1887 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Vera Hankins

         Born: Jul 1892 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Calonee Hankins

         Born: Dec 1894 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Charles Reedy Mason, Sr. and Martha Ann Brooks




Husband Charles Reedy Mason, Sr.

         Born: 1799 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1883 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
     Marriage: Nov 11, 1822 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Martha Ann Brooks

         Born: Feb 14, 1805 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA


Children
1 M Jeremiah Mason

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Elizabeth Mason

         Born: 1827 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Rev., Gilbert Linsey Mason

         Born: Sep 29, 1830 - Bedford Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1910
       Buried:  - Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Susan Floyd Goode (1842-1925)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA


4 M John K. Mason

         Born: 1832 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 1864 - Point Lookout, MD
       Buried:  - Pearson Mem. Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Pearson (1833-1918)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA


5 M Abner Anthony Mason

         Born: Jun 1835 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth M. Smith (1840-      )
         Marr: Sep 1, 1858 - Franklin Co., VA


6 M Samuel Gray Mason

         Born: Nov 14, 1837 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason Cemetery, Henry, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Catherine Mary Pearson (1838-1903)
         Marr: Dec 17, 1857 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Celia A. Barbour (1862-      )
         Marr: Jun 15, 1904 - Franklin Co., VA


7 M Jesse B. Mason

         Born: 1838 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Silas Henry Mason

         Born: Apr 1842 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 12, 1922 - Shady Grove, Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Hannah E. Rigdon (1847-      )
         Marr: May 16, 1867 - Jackson Co., OH
       Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Frith (1835-1922)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA


9 F Lydia Mason

         Born: 1843 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Charles Reedy Mason, Jr.

          AKA: Charlie
         Born: Nov 14, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Mar 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mason-Brooks Cem., Rocky Mount, VA
       Spouse: Sallie B. Luke (1849-1910)
         Marr: Feb 22, 1872 - Franklin Co., VA


11 F Martha J. Mason

         Born: 1851 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr. and Mary Kate Brooks




Husband Beverly Marvin Byrd, Jr.

         Born: Nov 23, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 19, 2016 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: May 21, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Beverly Marvin Byrd, Sr. (1901-1962)
       Mother: Ruby M. Angle (1905-1973)


     Marriage: May 10, 1979 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Kate Brooks

         Born: Jun 18, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 20, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jul 24, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Kate Brooks):

Both once divorced, he on Sep. 2, 1970. and she in Jan. 1978. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Stephen Allen Staples and Minnie Fannie Brooks




Husband Stephen Allen Staples

         Born: Dec 12, 1876 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Albert M. Staples (1853-1926)
       Mother: Susan A. Demeris Barker (1853-      )


     Marriage: Jun 11, 1898 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Minnie Fannie Brooks

         Born: Aug 1880 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Minnie Fannie Brooks):

Both single.
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George Washington Dunman and Nannie Mae Brooks




Husband George Washington Dunman

         Born: Nov 8, 1891 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 17, 1981 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC
       Buried:  - Person Mem. Cem., Roxboro, Person Co., NC


       Father: Christopher Columbus Dunman (1862-      )
       Mother: Sally Fannie Gravely (1867-      )


     Marriage: 1926



Wife Nannie Mae Brooks

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


       Father: James E. Brooks (1866-      )
       Mother: Sarah E. Hall (1873-      )




Children
1 F Avis Pauline Dunman

         Born: 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Delmar Dunagin (1923-      )
         Marr: Oct 2, 1953 - Orange Co., NC



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John C. Keen and Nettie Brooks




Husband John C. Keen

         Born: 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1943
       Buried: 


       Father: William Henry Keen (1859-1931)
       Mother: Emma Josephine Hamlett (1865-1945)


     Marriage: 1905



Wife Nettie Brooks

         Born: 
         Died: Bef 1911
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Alfred G. Keen

         Born: Mar 17, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1977
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Louise Nuckols (1905-1997)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Norman Mitchell Brooks and Ellen Marie Hight




Husband Norman Mitchell Brooks

         Born: May 6, 1927 - Coffeeville, Yalobusha Co., MS
         Died: Aug 24, 2002
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 4, 1969 - Coffeeville, Yalobusha Co., MS



Wife Ellen Marie Hight

         Born: Aug 18, 1938 - Coffeeville, Yalobusha Co., MS
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Henry Grady Hight (1895-1983)
       Mother: Lula Mai Baker (1900-1995)




Children

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Oliver James Brooks and Mabel Kathleen Gravely




Husband Oliver James Brooks

         Born: Jan 1, 1886 - Slatington, LeHigh Co., PA
         Died: Sep 29, 1926 - Blacksburg (rural), Montgomery Co., VA
       Buried: Sep 30, 1926 - Price-Long Mem. Cem., Prices Fork, VA
     Marriage: Jun 28, 1913 - Sullivan Co., TN



Wife Mabel Kathleen Gravely

         Born: Nov 10, 1889 - VA
         Died: Nov 19, 1987 - Lake Taylor City Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Joseph Henry Harrison Gravely (1840-      )
       Mother: Mary Johnson Hedrick (1860-      )




Children
1 M Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1914 - Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1996 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Mae Chinn (1912-1990)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1944 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC


2 F Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Leonard Stephen Girsch (1917-1985)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1943 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mabel Kathleen Gravely):

Jun. 28, 1913 is the date of their marriage bond in Sullivan Co., Tn. Their eldest child Robert was born Jul. 21, 1914. It's likely they also married Jun. 28, 1914, but surely within a day or two.
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Willie Thomas Palmer, Sr. and Rena Brooks




Husband Willie Thomas Palmer, Sr.

         Born: Dec 31, 1897 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
         Died: May 30, 1965 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: 1918



Wife Rena Brooks

         Born: Aug 25, 1900
         Died: Mar 20, 1981
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 M Thomas Anthony Palmer

         Born: Sep 1, 1919 - Campbell Co., VA
         Died: Oct 9, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edith Frances Stultz (1914-2016)
         Marr: Feb 18, 1961 - Henry Co., VA


2 M 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
       Spouse: Nancy Lee Billings (1933-2012)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Ruby Mae Palmer

         Born: Feb 21, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Asbury Paul Norton (Abt 1924-      )
         Marr: Mar 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Charles Gilley (Abt 1935-      )
         Marr: Nov 7, 1959 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Rena Brooks):

Their eldest child Thomas Anthony Palmer was born Sep. 1, 1919.
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Curtis Johnson Davis and Rena Lee Brooks




Husband Curtis Johnson Davis

         Born: Nov 24, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 7, 2003 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Bradley Johnson Davis (1888-1980)
       Mother: Janie Ann Powell (1891-1990)


     Marriage: Dec 3, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rena Lee Brooks

         Born: Jun 5, 1923 - Chase City, Mecklenburg Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rena Lee Brooks):

Both single. He was a farmer and she did textile work. Married by Edwin M. Vaughan, Min.
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Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Chinn




Husband Robert Gravely Brooks, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1914 - Snowville, Pulaski Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 1996 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


       Father: Oliver James Brooks (1886-1926)
       Mother: Mabel Kathleen Gravely (1889-1987)


     Marriage: Jan 29, 1944 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC



Wife Dorothy Mae Chinn

          AKA: Dottie
         Born: Sep 17, 1912 - Worthington, Greenup Co., KY
         Died: May 8, 1990 - Norfolk (city), VA
       Buried:  - Forest Lawn Cem., Norfolk, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Mae Chinn):

Married by L.T. Singleton, Min.
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Sheldon Andrew Sours and Ruby Virginia Brooks




Husband Sheldon Andrew Sours

         Born: Jul 16, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 4, 1952 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 6, 1952 - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: John Michel Sowers (Cir 1875-1929)
       Mother: Annie M. Aaron (1880-1959)


     Marriage: Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: Chesley White Brooks (1879-1960)
       Mother: Izella Jane Keen (1894-1986)



 Other Spouse: Willie Rufus Brown (1910-1979) - Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Brooks):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Willie Rufus Brown):

He once div. & she once wid. He was a painter. Marr. by L.W. Cooper, Min.
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Willie Rufus Brown and Ruby Virginia Brooks




Husband Willie Rufus Brown

         Born: May 30, 1910 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Aug 5, 1979 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA
     Marriage: Oct 4, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Virginia Brooks

         Born: Jan 28, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 2009 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mill Creek Bapt. Ch., Sheva, VA


       Father: Chesley White Brooks (1879-1960)
       Mother: Izella Jane Keen (1894-1986)



 Other Spouse: Sheldon Andrew Sours (1906-1952) - Jun 23, 1934 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Brooks):

He once div. & she once wid. He was a painter. Marr. by L.W. Cooper, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Sheldon Andrew Sours):

Both single.

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Thomas Benjamin Brooks and Mary Susan Lawless




Husband Thomas Benjamin Brooks

         Born: Jan 26, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1977 - Wirtz (rural), Franklin Co., VA
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Church Cem., Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 1, 1913 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Susan Lawless

          AKA: Sue
         Born: Feb 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1981 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sandy Ridge Church Cem., Franklin Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Edward Lawless (1865-1915)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Helms (1861-1939)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Susan Lawless):

Both single.
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Leonard Stephen Girsch and Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks




Husband Leonard Stephen Girsch

         Born: Nov 10, 1917 - Yonkers, Rockland Co, NY
         Died: Feb 13, 1985 - Lake Taylor City Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Cremated
     Marriage: Oct 23, 1943 - Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA



Wife Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks

         Born: Jun 24, 1921 - Montgomery Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2011 - Virginia Beach, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Oliver James Brooks (1886-1926)
       Mother: Mabel Kathleen Gravely (1889-1987)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Willie Catherine Hedrick Brooks):

Both single. He was a chemist and she a nurse. Married by George I. Walter, Catholic Priest.
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Willie J. Brooks and Louvenia Payne




Husband Willie J. Brooks

         Born: Aug 14, 1920 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 2007
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 3, 1938 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Louvenia Payne

         Born: Mar 5, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 1976 - Dry Fork (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA

 Other Spouse: Henry Augusta Edwards (1906-1975) - Dec 27, 1945 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louvenia Payne):

Both single. He was a farmer. Married by R.G. McLees, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.; she remarried Dec. 27, 1945 before her divorce decree from 1st husband on Nov. 15, 1948.


Notes: Marriage (Henry Augusta Edwards):

In the 1940 census, taken Apr. 19, he is hoh, single, and his mother, Maude; brother, Cutler; and sister, Minerva, are living in his househld. In the 1950 census, taken Apr. 27th, they are marred but have no children, his mother and his brother are living in his household.
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Jessie Obie Broome and Garnett Kate Wells




Husband Jessie Obie Broome

         Born: Mar 7, 1922 - VA
         Died: May 31, 1962 - Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 2, 1962 - Schoolfield Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: May 29, 1946 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Garnett Kate Wells

         Born: Jul 11, 1925 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 2006
       Buried:  - Oak Hill Burial Pk., Lakeland, FL


       Father: William Addison Wells, Sr. (1895-1987)
       Mother: Mae Bud Wilson (1899-1985)



 Other Spouse: Landon Thornton Farmer (1921-1996) - Aug 9, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Rocco Roy Pompeo (1920-1984) - Apr 26, 1975 - Miami-Dade Co., FL


Children

Notes: Marriage (Garnett Kate Wells):

Marr. by J.E. Paschal, in a civil ceremony; he was in the penitentiary when they divorced.


Notes: Marriage (Landon Thornton Farmer):

He single & she once div. He was a clerk for A&P Super Market, & she was a saleslady at Johnson's Dept. Store. Marr. by L.W. Darst, Min.
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Ralph Eugene Brooner and Ava Lee Powell




Husband Ralph Eugene Brooner

         Born: May 17, 1911 - Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 9, 1970 - Richmond, VA



Wife Ava Lee Powell

         Born: Oct 6, 1918 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 2020 - Riverside Health & Rehab. Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 8, 2020 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Thomas Powell (1875-1947)
       Mother: Cora Alice Mitchell (1879-1970)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Lee Davis (1920-2011) - Aft Jan 8, 1971


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Ava Lee Powell):

His 3d and her 1st marriage; he was previously widowed. Married by John W. Kinchelow, Jr., Min. Marriage annulled in Danville, Va.; they never cohabited.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas Lee Davis):

Jan. 8, 1971 was the divorce date from her 1st husband.
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Robert Cleveland Brothers and Lytle Haynes




Husband Robert Cleveland Brothers

         Born: Apr 6, 1887 - TN
         Died: Jul 26, 1969
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN
     Marriage: Abt 1907



Wife Lytle Haynes

         Born: Apr 25, 1890 - Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: Dec 7, 1913
       Buried:  - Primm Cemetery, Rutherford Co., TN


       Father: John William Archibald Haynes (1844-1913)
       Mother: Drucilla Elizabeth Read (1847-1930)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lytle Haynes):

In the 1910 census they've been married 3-yrs.
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Grady Howard Covington and Ruby Inez Brothers




Husband Grady Howard Covington

         Born: Dec 13, 1913 - Rockdale, Rutherford Co., TN
         Died: Feb 16, 2005 - Middle Tennessee Med. Ctr., Murfreesboro, TN
       Buried: Feb 18, 2005 - Carlton Cem., Jackson Ridge, TN


       Father: Roscoe Covington (1886-1954)
       Mother: Lillie Pearl Wilson (1888-1976)


     Marriage: Oct 4, 1951 - Rutherford Co., TN



Wife Ruby Inez Brothers

         Born: Mar 21, 1918 - TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Inez Brothers):

Married by Hubert Covington, Min.
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Muscoe Andrew Clark, Jr. and Lula Eveline Broughman




Husband Muscoe Andrew Clark, Jr.

         Born: Jul 23, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 13, 1977 - Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., VA
       Buried:  - Bethel Cem., Eagle Rock, VA


       Father: Muscoe Andrew Clark, Sr. (1879-1960)
       Mother: Ethel Parthenia Stokes (1888-1955)


     Marriage: Apr 11, 1966 - Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA



Wife Lula Eveline Broughman

         Born: Jul 25, 1925 - Botetourt Co., VA
         Died: Apr 20, 1992 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Bethel Cem., Eagle Rock, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lula Eveline Broughman):

He was 52 and she 40, and both single. He was born in Henry Co., Va., & she in Botetourt Co., Va. He was a laborer. S/o Muscoe Andrew Clark, Sr., and Ethel Stokes; D/o Amos Boughman & Bertha Kelly. Married by Edgar C. Mayse, Min.
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Edward Louis Hundley, Jr. and Mary Isabella Broussard




Husband Edward Louis Hundley, Jr.

         Born: Jul 28, 1924 - Lake Charles, LA
         Died: Mar 18, 1998 - Lake Arthur, LA
       Buried: Mar 22, 1998 - Lakeview Cem., Lake Arthur, LA


       Father: Edward Louis Hundley, Sr. (1894-1952)
       Mother: Martina Van Dyke (1903-1986)


     Marriage: May 17, 1977 - Orange Co., TX



Wife Mary Isabella Broussard

          AKA: Belle
         Born: Aug 19, 1925 - Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, LA
         Died: Jun 17, 1997 - Lake Arthur, LA
       Buried:  - Lakeview Cem., Lake Arthur, LA


Children

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Andrew D. Browder, Sr. and Lydia F. Jarrett




Husband Andrew D. Browder, Sr.

         Born: 1858 - Sussex Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 4, 1894 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Lydia F. Jarrett

          AKA: Liddie
         Born: 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Andrew Jackson Jarrett (1826-1907)
       Mother: Tabitha Elizabeth Campbell (1829-1908)




Children
1 M Frank L. Browder

         Born: 1897 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Helen Browder

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Andrew D. Browder, Jr.

         Born: 1902 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Elizabeth Browder

         Born: 1904 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M James Browder

         Born: 1909 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Lydia F. Jarrett):

Both single.
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Asa Haley and Ella Mae Browder




Husband Asa Haley

         Born: Sep 12, 1884 - Cedar Co., MO
         Died: Jan 8, 1950 - Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK
       Buried:  - Tecumseh Cem., Tecumseh, OK


       Father: Lewis Franklin Haley (1840-1907)
       Mother: Rebecca Elizabeth Pruitt (1847-1917)


     Marriage: Abt 1906



Wife Ella Mae Browder

         Born: 1885 - KS
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ella Mae Browder):

In the 1910 census they've been married 4-years, his 1st and her 2nd marriage, he is 26 and she is 25. She was previously married to a Murphy, and her only child by him was James Murphy, 7, born in Oklahoma, and is living in Asa's household, a step son.
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Ingram Blanks Collier I and Susanna Browder




Husband Ingram Blanks Collier I

         Born: 1765 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 3, 1792 - Brunswick Co., VA



Wife Susanna Browder

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Ingram Blanks Collier II

         Born: Oct 9, 1793
         Died: Nov 10, 1841
       Buried:  - Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN
       Spouse: Martha Covington (1801-1863)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1817 - Roane Co., TN



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Matthew Fulford Perry and Louisa Huilette Brower




Husband Matthew Fulford Perry

          AKA: Matt
         Born: May 1845 - Farmington, Davie Co., NC
         Died: Jul 5, 1922 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1871 - NC



Wife Louisa Huilette Brower

         Born: 1845 - NC
         Died: Bef 1889
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Anna Frion Perry

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jan 13, 1872 - Farmington, Davie Co., NC
         Died: May 14, 1933 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 16, 1933 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Nathaniel Larkin Jones (1858-1948)
         Marr: Oct 21, 1888 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Col., Louis Clausiel Perry, Prof.

         Born: Aug 19, 1877 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1926 - Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX
       Buried:  - Oakland Mem. Pk., Terrell, TX
       Spouse: Minnie Elva Kenney (1880-1960)
         Marr: Jun 7, 1906 - Faulkner Co., AR



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Harvey Edmond Ludwick and Addie Elizabeth Brown




Husband Harvey Edmond Ludwick

         Born: Aug 19, 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 1966 - Middlesex Co., NJ
       Buried:  - Leemont Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: James H. Ludwick (1879-1939)
       Mother: Lilly P. Lawrence (1880-1940)


     Marriage: Mar 19, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Addie Elizabeth Brown

         Born: May 10, 1917 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1997
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Addie Elizabeth Brown):

Both single. He did textile work. Married by L.L. Llewellyn, Min.
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Edgar Henry Gaines and Alice E. Brown




Husband Edgar Henry Gaines

         Born: Oct 6, 1865 - York, York Co., SC
         Died: Mar 1, 1948 - Saluda, Polk Co., NC
       Buried:  - Oakland Cem., Gaffney, SC
     Marriage: Oct 15, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Alice E. Brown

         Born: Aug 26, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1921 - Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC
       Buried: Nov 8, 1921 - Oakland Cem., Gaffney, SC


       Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927)
       Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Alice E. Brown):

Both single.
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Thomas Harrison Hankins and Amy Dulcina Brown




Husband Thomas Harrison Hankins

          AKA: Tommy
         Born: Feb 14, 1893 - Cleveland Co., AR
         Died: Abt 1990 - Cleveland Co., AR
       Buried: 


       Father: William Harrison Hankins, Jr. (1857-1913)
       Mother: Mary Ellen Orton (1866-1904)


     Marriage: Dec 10, 1911 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR



Wife Amy Dulcina Brown

          AKA: Addie
         Born: Nov 1895 - Cleveland Co., AR
         Died: Abt 1985 - Cleveland Co., AR
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Col., Curtis Leland Hankins, U. S. Army (Ret.)

         Born: Feb 2, 1917 - Glendale, Lincoln Co., AR
         Died: Feb 23, 2012 - VA Nursing Center, Atlanta, GA
       Buried:  - Bellwood Cem., Pine Bluff, AR
       Spouse: Melba Ice Harrell (1918-1994)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1939 - Washington Co., AR


2 M Joseph Sherril Hankins

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 23, 1919 - AR
         Died: Aug 1, 2001
       Buried:  - Hope Cem., Hempstead Co., AR
       Spouse: Nellie Mae Steelman (1921-1985)
         Marr: Sep 14, 1939 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR


3 F Larue Hankins

         Born: 1922 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas C. Graves (1917-      )
         Marr: Jun 4, 1945 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR
       Spouse: Mason Wright (1908/1909-      )
         Marr: Jul 22, 1948 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR


4 M Philip Thomas Hankins

         Born: Mar 22, 1926 - AR
         Died: May 5, 2021 - North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR
       Buried:  - Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, AR
       Spouse: Ruth Adeline Collins (1923-2017)
         Marr: Jun 23, 1946 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR



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Robert Englun Pace and Ann Bolling Brown




Husband Robert Englun Pace

         Born: May 1925 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Edward Pace, Sr. (1895-      )
       Mother: Althea Mae Cox (1896-      )


     Marriage: Jun 2, 1951 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Ann Bolling Brown

         Born: Abt 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ann Bolling Brown):

Both single. He was a student, & she a teacher. Married by John T. Meadows, Min.
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Henry F. Holden and Anna L. Brown




Husband Henry F. Holden

         Born: 1845 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1866 - Chatham Co., NC



Wife Anna L. Brown

         Born: 1849 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Rev., Joseph E. Holden

         Born: 1871 - Chatham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Martha K. Angell (1880-1935)
         Marr: Nov 1, 1900 - Henry Co., VA



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Clarence Edward Hylton, Sr. and Annie Norene Brown




Husband Clarence Edward Hylton, Sr.

         Born: Aug 14, 1912 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Nov 16, 2008
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Austin Hylton (1866-1953)
       Mother: Lucy Jane Soyars (1881-1970)


     Marriage: Jun 26, 1935 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Annie Norene Brown

         Born: 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Annie Norene Brown):

Divorced in Franklin Co., Va.
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Arvie Junior Brown and Mildred Louise Cook




Husband Arvie Junior Brown

         Born: Abt 1931 - Elkin, North Carolina, USA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: May 30, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mildred Louise Cook

         Born: Aug 14, 1933 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: David Marion Dickens - Dec 20, 1957 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Carroll Washington Herndon - Mar 31, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mildred Louise Cook):

Both single. Married by F.A. Dail, Pentecostal Holiness Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Thomas Edmond Keatts, Sr. and Barbara Mildred Brown




Husband Thomas Edmond Keatts, Sr.

         Born: Nov 30, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 15, 1985 - Richmond, Henrico Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Raleigh Thomas Keatts (1900-1978)
       Mother: Jennie Oakes (1903-1993)


     Marriage: 1951-1952



Wife Barbara Mildred Brown

         Born: May 4, 1930 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Apr 13, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Apr 16, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Walter Brown (1904-1978)
       Mother: Grace Mae Holcomb (1904-1996)




Children
1 M Danny Kaye Keatts

         Born: Apr 7, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1998 - Marshall, TX
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



2 M Thomas Edmond Keatts, Jr.

         Born: Apr 4, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 29, 2017
       Buried: Apr 1, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Sherry Lynette Secrest (1954-2022)
         Marr: Apr 25, 1981 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



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Barney O'Neal Brown and Maude Wright




Husband Barney O'Neal Brown

         Born: Cir 1900
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Sep 17, 1923



Wife Maude Wright

         Born: 1904 - LA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Reuben Ellis Wright, Sr. (1877-1950)
       Mother: Dr., Martye Lafayette Meredith (1879-1941)




Children

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Benjamin Amos Brown and Mary Edna Mitchell




Husband Benjamin Amos Brown

         Born: May 6, 1918 - USA
         Died: Sep 4, 2000 - USA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Edna Mitchell

         Born: Jun 20, 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 9, 1967 - NC
       Buried:  - Midway Meth. Epis. Ch., Reidsville, NC


       Father: John Albert Mitchell, Sr. (1873-1941)
       Mother: Mary Belle Hines (1885-1962)




Children
1 F Charlotte Brown

         Born: Oct 22, 1938 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1969 - Durham, Durham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 5, 1969 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: David Robert O'Bryant (      -      )



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George Reaves Yeatts and Bessie Brown




Husband George Reaves Yeatts

         Born: Jun 10, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 21, 1985 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: John Webster Yeatts (1879-1932)
       Mother: Rosa A. Davis (1887-1948)


     Marriage: Dec 22, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bessie Brown

         Born: Oct 13, 1928 - NC
         Died: Sep 29, 2005
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bessie Brown):

Both single, and both did textile work. Married by Henry W. Taylor, Min.
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Albert Henry Thomasson and Betty Ann Brown




Husband Albert Henry Thomasson

         Born: Mar 1850 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Simpson Thomasson (1810-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Nancy B. Turner (1823-      )


     Marriage: Jan 10, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Betty Ann Brown

         Born: Aug 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas R. Brown (1837-      )
       Mother: Susan A. M. Unknown (1840-      )




Children
1 F Zella Thomasson

         Born: Feb 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Murphy (1884-1916)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1912 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Nannie S. Thomasson

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



3 M Munsey J. Thomasson

         Born: Sep 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Eva Ann Thomas (1902-      )
         Marr: Sep 9, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


4 M Leon Thomasson

         Born: Apr 1898 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Henry Guy Thomasson

         Born: Apr 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Jesse Frank Thomasson

          AKA: Jess
         Born: Apr 15, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1964 - John Umstead Hosp., Butner, NC
       Buried: Oct 16, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Winnie Bula Curry (1901-1988)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Hester Frances Thomasson

         Born: Mar 16, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1982 - St. James Nurs. Ctr., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Nov 23, 1982 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Allen Wiley Flynn (1911-1977)
         Marr: Mar 30, 1934 - Henry Co., VA


8 M John R. Thomasson

         Born: 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Charlie William Lawrence and Betty Lee Brown




Husband Charlie William Lawrence

         Born: Apr 10, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1936
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


       Father: George William Lawrence (1869-1946)
       Mother: Martha Sue Anglin (1877-1957)


     Marriage: Apr 16, 1918 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Betty Lee Brown

         Born: Sep 16, 1900 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 14, 1975 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 F Betty Edna Lawrence

         Born: Apr 30, 1920 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 4, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Pleasant Grove PBC Cem., Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: James Rufus Ellis (1918-2010)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Samuel Wade Lawrence and Betty Mae Brown




Husband Samuel Wade Lawrence

         Born: Jul 20, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 1995
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert L. Lawrence (1890-1968)
       Mother: Lillian Hope Lawrence (1893-1934)


     Marriage: Sep 15, 1942 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA



Wife Betty Mae Brown

         Born: 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Henry Clay Bowles (1894-1963) - 1920-1921


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Mae Brown):

He 27 & she 37. He was single and she once div. He born Henry Co., Va., & she Franklin Co., Va. He was a miner. S/o Robert Lawrence & Lillian Hope Lawrence; D/o J.D. Brown & Mary Ann Perdue. Marr. Sep. 15, 1942 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., Va., by L.M. Burris, Min.
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Billy Moore Brown, Sr. and Gertie Adele Odell




Husband Billy Moore Brown, Sr.

         Born: Jan 15, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 20, 2002 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Ronald Earl Brown, Sr. (1896-1977)
       Mother: Grace Thompson Washburn (1893-1978)


     Marriage: Oct 17, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Gertie Adele Odell

         Born: Jun 6, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 26, 2008 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 29, 2008 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George Taylor Odell (1874-1962)
       Mother: Jettie Lou Odell (1880-1975)




Children

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Jerry Herman Sigmon and Bonnie Brown




Husband Jerry Herman Sigmon

         Born: Apr 1, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1978 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Nov 25, 1978 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Feb 21, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Bonnie Brown

         Born: 1906 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Jerry E. Sigmon

         Born: 1925 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Peggy Lee Sigmon

         Born: Dec 21, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 2, 2010
       Buried:  - Hankins-Martin-Haley Cem., Graystone, VA
       Spouse: Julian Kermit Willis (1921-2015)
         Marr: Dec 29, 1951 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



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Billy Melvin Stegall and Bonnie Flora Brown




Husband Billy Melvin Stegall

         Born: Aug 6, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 2014 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 29, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Tommie Joe Stegall, Sr. (1897-1990)
       Mother: Annie Tom Wade (1895-1987)


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1969 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Bonnie Flora Brown

         Born: Sep 12, 1925 - Hensley, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Aug 25, 2016
       Buried: Aug 29, 2016 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA

 Other Spouse: Edward Pryor Bowles (1916-      ) - Apr 28, 1946 - Ieagar, McDowell Co., WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Flora Brown):

His 3d marr. (prev. divorced) and her 2d (prev. div. from a Bowles). Marr. by D. Harris, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Edward Pryor Bowles):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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Chad Michael Hankins and Buffy Brown




Husband Chad Michael Hankins

         Born: Aug 24, 1971
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Buffy Brown

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Joseph Henry Covington, Jr. and Caroline Brown




Husband Joseph Henry Covington, Jr.

         Born: Oct 1, 1805 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Henry Covington, Sr. (1780-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Unknown Unknown (1784-Abt 1832)


     Marriage: 1838 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Caroline Brown

         Born: 1813 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Peter J. Covington

         Born: 1838 - NC
         Died: Aug 22, 1861 - Camp Rhett, VA
       Buried: 



2 F Mary Ann Covington

         Born: Dec 5, 1840 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Thomas Covington

         Born: 1842 - NC
         Died: Mar 30, 1865 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 



4 M Joseph Henry Covington

         Born: Oct 9, 1845 - NC
         Died: Sep 7, 1899
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gillie Susan Williams (1868-      )
         Marr: Feb 13, 1883 - NC


5 M Hardin Winston Covington

         Born: 1851 - NC
         Died: 1921
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jettie Rierson (1860-      )
         Marr: Feb 12, 1880 - Rockingham Co., NC (prob.)



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Carroll Trinkle Brown and Sallie Marie Hedgecock




Husband Carroll Trinkle Brown

         Born: Aug 2, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 4, 1968 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
     Marriage: Nov 24, 1943 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Marie Hedgecock

         Born: Feb 3, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1991 - Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA
       Buried:  - Powhatan Comm. Cem., Powhatan, VA


       Father: Christopher Louis Hedgecock (1888-1948)
       Mother: Sallie Bondurant Minter (1893-1981)



 Other Spouse: Marvin Cecil Frame, Jr. (1918-1993) - Jan 8, 1983 - Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA


Children
1 F Jere Lea Brown

         Born: Apr 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 26, 2005
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Howard Pruitt, Jr. (1947-2013)
         Marr: Jun 17, 1967 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Sallie Marie Hedgecock):

He was 22 and she 19. Both single. He born in Pittsylvania Co., Va., & she Henry Co., Va. He was a clerk for Atkins, & she a stenographer for DuPont, Martinsville. S/o Charlie Thomas Brown & Rosa Mayhew; D/o Christopher Louis Hedgecock & Sallie Minter. Married by J. Laudon Maddex, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Marvin Cecil Frame, Jr.):

His 4th and her 2nd marriage; He was twice divorced. Div. Powhatan Co., Va.



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