Descendants of Daniel & Elizabeth Hankins



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Hillery W. Collins and Margaret F. Hankins




Husband Hillery W. Collins

         Born: 1832 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Collins (1791-      )
       Mother: Tabitha J. Unknown (1792-      )


     Marriage: Aug 27, 1873 - Charlotte Co., VA



Wife Margaret F. Hankins

         Born: 1830 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 1908 - Finnywood, Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: William Hankins (1793-1873)
       Mother: Susan Staples (1798-1878)



 Other Spouse: William J. Clements, Sr. (1832-      ) - May 25, 1858 - Charlotte Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Unknown Thompson (      -Bef 1870)


Children
1 M William J. Clements

         Born: 1864 - VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1928 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 
      Child-Par.Rel.: Father: Adopted, Mother: Biological




Notes: Marriage (Margaret F. Hankins):

Both widowed.


Notes: Marriage (William J. Clements, Sr.):

Their marriage information comes from the Charlotte Co., Virginia Register of Marriage, pg, 38, 1858, and their wedding book in the possession of Robert W. Gatewood. Both single.
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Ernest James Scarce and Isla Joyce Collins




Husband Ernest James Scarce

         Born: Aug 17, 1913 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 29, 2004 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 2, 2004 - Scarce Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Henry Johnson Scarce (1846-Aft 1930)
       Mother: Josephine Virginia Hall (1876-      )


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1970 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Isla Joyce Collins

         Born: Nov 26, 1944 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2022
       Buried: Sep 6, 2022 - Scarce Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Rev., William Edwin Collins (1905-1990)
       Mother: Grace Ellen Wilson (1912-2002)




Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Isla Joyce Collins):

He 57, she 26. He once wid.; she single. S/o Henry Johnson Scarce & Josephine Virginia Hall; D/o William Edwin Collins & Gracie Ellen Wilson. Marr. Dec. 20, 1970, Henry Co., Va., by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Hassell Bernard Gregory, Sr. and Janie M. Collins




Husband Hassell Bernard Gregory, Sr.

         Born: Mar 9, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2006 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Russell Aubrey Gregory (1889-1961)
       Mother: Geneva Rebecca Wyatt (1887-1953)


     Marriage: Oct 31, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Janie M. Collins

         Born: Jan 20, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 13, 2002 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Cammie Ernest Collins (1897-1938)
       Mother: Kate Reynolds (1894-1974)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Janie M. Collins):

Both single. He was a farmer. Marr. by F.H. Morris, Min.
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Marvin Wallace Collins and Iris Clara Covington




Husband Marvin Wallace Collins

         Born: Jan 13, 1900 - Caney Spring, Marshall Co., TN
         Died: Apr 19, 1920
       Buried:  - Derryberry Cem., Marshall Co., TN
     Marriage: Dec 16, 1917 - Marshall Co., TN



Wife Iris Clara Covington

         Born: Oct 6, 1899 - Lewisburg, Marshall Co., TN
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Hendrix Covington (1864-1947)
       Mother: Mary Eudora Moses (1864-Bef 1947)




Children

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Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr. and Maylie Clement Collins




Husband Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr.

         Born: Mar 9, 1894 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1965 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 27, 1965 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Champness Austin (1868-1923)
       Mother: Nancy Jane O'Dell (1873-1966)


     Marriage: Nov 1, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Maylie Clement Collins

         Born: Jan 28, 1904 - NC
         Died: Aug 15, 1971 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Aug 17, 1971 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC

 Other Spouse: Bernice William Davis (1895-1982) - Aft Jun 5, 1917


Children
1 M Joseph Thomas Austin, Jr.

         Born: Sep 5, 1923 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dale Elizabeth Bateman (1924-2004)
         Marr: Aug 7, 1981 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Maylie Clement Collins):

Marr. by L. Weston, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Bernice William Davis):

On his WWI draft registration card, signed Jun. 5, 1917, he's shows as single.
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Bernice William Davis and Maylie Clement Collins




Husband Bernice William Davis

         Born: Jul 19, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1982 - General Hosp., High Point, NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Wilkins Davis (1869-1930)
       Mother: Rosa Anna Hairfield (1872-1938)


     Marriage: Aft Jun 5, 1917



Wife Maylie Clement Collins

         Born: Jan 28, 1904 - NC
         Died: Aug 15, 1971 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Aug 17, 1971 - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC

 Other Spouse: Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr. (1894-1965) - Nov 1, 1922 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Maylie Clement Collins):

On his WWI draft registration card, signed Jun. 5, 1917, he's shows as single.


Notes: Marriage (Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr.):

Marr. by L. Weston, Min.
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Perry E. Hankins and Nellie Kathryn Collins




Husband Perry E. Hankins

         Born: Feb 6, 1884 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR
         Died: 1961 - Egnar, San Miguel Co., CO
       Buried:  - Burns Cem., Egnar, CO


       Father: Harrison Monroe Hankins (1848-1939)
       Mother: Julia Lambert (1856-1893)


     Marriage: Bef 1931
 Marr. Status: Divorced Apr 16, 1984



Wife Nellie Kathryn Collins

         Born: Oct 10, 1910 - Noel, San Miguel Co., CO
         Died: Jul 23, 2003 - Mancos, Montezuma Co., CO
       Buried:  - Burns Cem., Egnar, CO


       Father: Samuel Franklin Collins (1887-      )
       Mother: Clara Inez Barth (1892-      )




Children
1 M Samuel Perry Hankins

         Born: Feb 13, 1931 - Cortez, Montezuma Co., CO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Raymond Terry Joe Hankins

         Born: 1937 - Durango, La Plata Co., CO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Phillip Hankins

         Born: 1941
         Died: 1941
       Buried: 



4 M Carroll Dean Hankins

         Born: Oct 20, 1946
         Died: Jan 18, 2011
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Nellie Kathryn Collins):

Divorced in Klamath, Oregon.
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Walter Thomas Merricks and Rachel Lee Collins




Husband Walter Thomas Merricks

         Born: Oct 24, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 28, 2014 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 30, 2014 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Thomas Merricks (1892-1947)
       Mother: Bessie Coleman Wright (1893-1982)


     Marriage: Jun 12, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Rachel Lee Collins

         Born: Oct 13, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 16, 2023
       Buried: Aug 19, 2023 - County Line Chr. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Bonnie Lee Merricks

         Born: Apr 27, 1949 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2019 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Mar 22, 2019
       Spouse: James Edward Earles II (1949-2014)
         Marr: Jun 14, 1968 - Roxboro, Person Co., NC. (Divorced Feb 27, 1975)



Notes: Marriage (Rachel Lee Collins):

Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
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Richard Bazzle Collins and Louise Inez Haley




Husband Richard Bazzle Collins

         Born: Oct 10, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 11, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jul 20, 1968 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Louise Inez Haley

         Born: May 29, 1942 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Oct 14, 2010 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Oct 18, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Alfred Haley, Sr. (1897-1984)
       Mother: Vivian Gray Paschal (1911-1979)



 Other Spouse: Richard Bazzle Collins (1938-2007) - Mar 10, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced Apr 18, 1968)


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louise Inez Haley):

Both once divorced from each other, and were re-married by Eugene Sowder, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Richard Bazzle Collins):

Both single; neither worked. Marr. by L. Hopkins, Min.; Div. Danville, Va., Apr. 18, 1968. Then, remarried each other on Jul. 20, 1968, by E. Sowder, Min.
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Richard Bazzle Collins and Louise Inez Haley




Husband Richard Bazzle Collins

         Born: Oct 10, 1938 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 11, 2007 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Mar 10, 1959 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Apr 18, 1968



Wife Louise Inez Haley

         Born: May 29, 1942 - Brosville, VA
         Died: Oct 14, 2010 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Oct 18, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Claude Alfred Haley, Sr. (1897-1984)
       Mother: Vivian Gray Paschal (1911-1979)



 Other Spouse: Richard Bazzle Collins (1938-2007) - Jul 20, 1968 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Louise Inez Haley):

Both single; neither worked. Marr. by L. Hopkins, Min.; Div. Danville, Va., Apr. 18, 1968. Then, remarried each other on Jul. 20, 1968, by E. Sowder, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Richard Bazzle Collins):

Both once divorced from each other, and were re-married by Eugene Sowder, Min.
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Philip Thomas Hankins and Ruth Adeline Collins




Husband 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


       Father: Thomas Harrison Hankins (1893-Abt 1990)
       Mother: Amy Dulcina Brown (1895-Abt 1985)


     Marriage: Jun 23, 1946 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR



Wife Ruth Adeline Collins

         Born: Nov 20, 1923 - Palmyra, Lincoln Co., AR
         Died: Oct 25, 2017 - North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR
       Buried:  - Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, AR


Children
1 M Gary Alan Hankins

         Born: May 9, 1950 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR
         Died: Oct 22, 1978 - Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR
       Buried:  - Rest Hills Mem. Park, North Little Rock, AR
       Spouse: Elizabeth Joan Griffin (1952-1978)
         Marr: 1972


2 M Thomas Harrison Hankins II

          AKA: Tommie
         Born: May 18, 1957 - North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR
         Died: Mar 11, 2020 - North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR
       Buried:  - Cremated




Notes: Marriage (Ruth Adeline Collins):

Marr. by L.A. Sparkman, Min.
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Woodrow Wilson Lawrence and Ruth Eda Collins




Husband Woodrow Wilson Lawrence

         Born: Feb 23, 1913 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 7, 1955 - Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA
       Buried: May 13, 1955 - Big Creek PBC Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)


     Marriage: Jan 6, 1940 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA



Wife Ruth Eda Collins

         Born: Jan 26, 1917 - Big Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 16, 1998 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Big Creek PBC Cem., Francisco, NC

 Other Spouse: David Crockett Holt (1890-1976) - Jan 10, 1956 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Eda Collins):

He 26, she 22. Both single & born Stokes Co., NC. He a farmer. S/o John W. Lawrence & Sarah Francis lawrence; D/o Millare Collins & Fannie Wright. Marr. by S.S. Martin, Min.


Notes: Marriage (David Crockett Holt):

He 63, she 38. Both once wid. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Stokes Co., NC. He a farmer & she a housewife. S/o Bill Holt & Jane Woods; D/o John Millard Collins & Fannie Wright. Married in a civil ceremony.
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David Crockett Holt and Ruth Eda Collins




Husband David Crockett Holt

         Born: Sep 22, 1890 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 1976 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - State Line PBC Cem., Collinstown, NC
     Marriage: Jan 10, 1956 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Ruth Eda Collins

         Born: Jan 26, 1917 - Big Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 16, 1998 - Patrick Co., VA
       Buried:  - Big Creek PBC Cem., Francisco, NC

 Other Spouse: Woodrow Wilson Lawrence (1913-1955) - Jan 6, 1940 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Eda Collins):

He 63, she 38. Both once wid. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Stokes Co., NC. He a farmer & she a housewife. S/o Bill Holt & Jane Woods; D/o John Millard Collins & Fannie Wright. Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Woodrow Wilson Lawrence):

He 26, she 22. Both single & born Stokes Co., NC. He a farmer. S/o John W. Lawrence & Sarah Francis lawrence; D/o Millare Collins & Fannie Wright. Marr. by S.S. Martin, Min.
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Rev., William Edwin Collins and Grace Ellen Wilson




Husband Rev., William Edwin Collins

         Born: Sep 17, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 1990 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Hankins-Martin-Haley Cem., Graystone, VA


       Father: Walter Lee Collins (1881-1950)
       Mother: Rosa Belle Haley (1872-1962)


     Marriage: May 19, 1934 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace Ellen Wilson

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: Apr 4, 1912 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 9, 2002 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Martin-Haley-Hankins Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: George Washington Wilson (1880-1925)
       Mother: Mamie B. Bray (1886-1919)




Children
1 F Isla Joyce Collins

         Born: Nov 26, 1944 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 3, 2022
       Buried: Sep 6, 2022 - Scarce Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Ernest James Scarce (1913-2004)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1970 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Grace Ellen Wilson):

He 28, she 22. Both single. Born Henry Co., Va. S/o W.L. Collins & Rosa Haley; D/o George Wilson & Mamie Bray. Marr. May 19, 1934, Henry Co., Va.
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Charles Floyd Coltrane and Nancy Jane Lemons




Husband Charles Floyd Coltrane

         Born: May 5, 1934 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Jan 20, 2007 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - New Garden Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
     Marriage: Bef 1963



Wife Nancy Jane Lemons

         Born: Apr 11, 1942 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 26, 2019 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - New Garden Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC


       Father: Larnie Odell Lemons (1909-1971)
       Mother: Nannie Kate Woodall (1905-1942)




Children
1 F Tamara Carleane Coltrane

         Born: Oct 18, 1963 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Nov 21, 2023 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - New Garden Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC




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Rev., Bobby Eugene Edwards, Pastor and Tamara Carleane Coltrane




Husband Rev., Bobby Eugene Edwards, Pastor

         Born: Oct 9, 1958
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 2, 2005 - Guilford Co., NC



Wife Tamara Carleane Coltrane

         Born: Oct 18, 1963 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Nov 21, 2023 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
       Buried:  - New Garden Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC


       Father: Charles Floyd Coltrane (1934-2007)
       Mother: Nancy Jane Lemons (1942-2019)




Children

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Archie Elmo Fowler and Artie Nadene Columbus




Husband Archie Elmo Fowler

         Born: Dec 11, 1913 - TX
         Died: Apr 7, 2007
       Buried: 


       Father: Philo Birdson Fowler (1877-1962)
       Mother: Alice Elner Hutcherson (1884-1975)


     Marriage: Mar 11, 1951 - Tom Green Co., TX



Wife Artie Nadene Columbus

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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George Noel Shelhorse and Hattie Virginia Colvard




Husband George Noel Shelhorse

         Born: May 5, 1919 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 2009 - Linwood, Davidson Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Chesley Martin Shelhorse (1868-1946)
       Mother: Rosa Anna Manning (1881-1975)


     Marriage: May 19, 1951 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Hattie Virginia Colvard

         Born: 1919 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Barbara Ann Shelhorse

         Born: Aug 1, 1953 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 6, 1990 - Lexington, NC
       Buried:  - Bethel Cemetery, Tyro, Davidson Co., NC
       Spouse: Billy Wayne Richardson (1947-2023)
         Marr: Feb 7, 1970 - Pittsylvania Co., VA. (Divorced Sep 5, 1975)
       Spouse: Richard Wayne Swicegood (1946-2014)
         Marr: Dec 15, 1975 - Hendry Co., Florida, USA



Notes: Marriage (Hattie Virginia Colvard):

Both once div., & worked in the textile industry. Lic. issued May 19, 1951; Danville, Va. Marr. by O.T. Jackson, Min.
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Roy Walton Davis and Madeline Burch Combs




Husband Roy Walton Davis

         Born: Jan 15, 1930 - Marion, McDowell Co., NC
         Died: Apr 5, 2015 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Trinity Epis. Ch. Mem. Gdn., Asheville, NC
     Marriage: Sep 10, 1955 - Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Madeline Burch Combs

         Born: Oct 20, 1930 - Roanoke (city), VA
         Died: Aug 6, 2023 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Trinity Epis. Ch. Mem. Gdn., Asheville, NC


       Father: Dr., Fielding Combs (1896-1962)
       Mother: Madeline Trent Burch (1908-2015)




Children

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James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. and Carolyn Louise Compton




Husband James Berkeley Rumley, Sr.

         Born: Jan 26, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 28, 1999 - Huntsville, TX
       Buried:  - Brooke Cem., Huntsville, TX


       Father: James Elwood Rumley (1915-1964)
       Mother: Minnie Odell Belcher (1914-1980)


     Marriage: Abt 1958-1966



Wife Carolyn Louise Compton

         Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1966 - Hampton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Webb Compton (1920-2005)
       Mother: Mildred Louise Dove (1921-2004)




Children

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Donnie Ray Compton and Vickie Ann Barbour




Husband Donnie Ray Compton

         Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 4, 2007
       Buried:  - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MO


       Father: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981)
       Mother: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-2024)


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1969 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced May 3, 1976



Wife Vickie Ann Barbour

         Born: Mar 7, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vickie Ann Barbour):

Both single. Marr. by E.C. Eades, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Donnie Ray Compton and Paula McGowan




Husband Donnie Ray Compton

         Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 4, 2007
       Buried:  - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MO


       Father: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981)
       Mother: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-2024)


     Marriage: Aft May 3, 1976



Wife Paula McGowan

         Born: Feb 2, 1951
         Died: Oct 28, 2008
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Paula McGowan):

May 3, 1976 is the date of his divorce from his 1st wife.
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James Webb Compton and Mildred Louise Dove




Husband James Webb Compton

         Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966)
       Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)


     Marriage: Dec 25, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Mildred Louise Dove

         Born: Sep 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 11, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Lee Dove (1896-1957)
       Mother: Gracie Eleanor Minter (1897-1968)




Children
1 F Carolyn Louise Compton

         Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1966 - Hampton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. (1940-1999)
         Marr: Abt 1958-1966



Notes: Marriage (Mildred Louise Dove):

Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by N.M. Fox, Min.
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James William Compton and O'bera Hankins




Husband James William Compton

         Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Jun 4, 1958



Wife O'bera Hankins

         Born: Apr 5, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 2002 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 21, 2002 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Lawrence Campbell Hankins, Sr. (1886-1962)
       Mother: Elizabeth Jane Eanes (1892-1982)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Eugene Furr (1934-2012) - Oct 5, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 M Riley Connie Compton

         Born: Jan 14, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 11, 2005 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA
       Buried:  - Rosewell Mem. Gdn. Cem., Gloucester, VA
       Spouse: Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle (1945-      )
         Marr: Apr 4, 1964 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC. (Divorced May 12, 1987)


2 F Patsy Joan Compton

         Born: May 8, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (O'bera Hankins):

Both single. He worked in a chair factory. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas Eugene Furr):

He 23, she 34. He single & she once div. He born Burlington, NC & she Henry Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army & she a textile worker. S/o Robert F. Furr & Della Hardy; D/o Lawrence C. Hankins & Lizzie Eanes. Married in a civil ceremony.
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James William Compton and Lucille Christine Overton




Husband James William Compton

         Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )


     Marriage: Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucille Christine Overton

         Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 25, 2024
       Buried: Oct 30, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978)
       Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)



 Other Spouse: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981) - Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA (Divorced)


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucille Christine Overton):

He 39, she 30. Both once div. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o William Riley Compton & Elizabeth Walls; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Apr. 25, 1959 in Axton, Va., by H. Cathy, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Maynard Perkins Compton):

He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she did textile work. S/o Rash Compton & Emma Allen; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Dec. 24, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Lonnie Gene Conner and Janet Marie Compton




Husband Lonnie Gene Conner

         Born: Mar 18, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 12, 1972 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Oct 21, 1975



Wife Janet Marie Compton

         Born: Jun 12, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1996
       Buried:  - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VA


       Father: Leonard Irvin Compton (1921-1998)
       Mother: Cleo Smith (1917-1985)



 Other Spouse: James Woodworth Anderson, Jr. (1946-2021) - Jul 17, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Janet Marie Compton):

Both 25. 1st. marr. He born NC; she Va. S/o Alonzo M. Conner & Nellie Caudle; D/o Leonard I. Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Aug. 12, 1972, Axton, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by Q.O. Creech, Jr., Min.; Div. Oct. 21, 1975, Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (James Woodworth Anderson, Jr.):

Both 29, 2nd marr., prev. div. Born Va. S/o James Wodoworth Anderson, Sr. & Marjorie Joyce; D/o Leonard Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Jul. 17, 1976, Danville, Va., by R.O. Creech, Jr., Min.
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Julian Thomas Compton and Viola Odessa Gauldin




Husband Julian Thomas Compton

         Born: Mar 14, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Gerald Compton (1908-1986)
       Mother: Bulah Lee Minter (1913-1958)


     Marriage: Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Nov 24, 1975



Wife Viola Odessa Gauldin

         Born: Jun 23, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 2000 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Witcher Neal Gauldin (1882-1944)
       Mother: Eliza Kate Davis (1884-1926)



 Other Spouse: Lonnie Latin Gauldin (1908-1963) - Jul 6, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC (Divorced Jan 22, 1952)

 Other Spouse: Walter Lewis Clark (1912-1988) - Nov 29, 1955 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Viola Odessa Gauldin):

He single, she once div. He a mechanic & she did textile work. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Lonnie Latin Gauldin):

Married in a civil ceremony. They divorced in Henry Co., Va.; his divorce certificate names him as Lonnie Roy Gauldin, and his marriage certificate also names him as Roy Gauldin.


Notes: Marriage (Walter Lewis Clark):

His 2d (prev. widowed) and her 3d marriage (prev. divorced). Herman Smith, Min.
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Julian Thomas Compton and Louise Iris Overton




Husband Julian Thomas Compton

         Born: Mar 14, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Gerald Compton (1908-1986)
       Mother: Bulah Lee Minter (1913-1958)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1975 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Louise Iris Overton

         Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 10, 1982 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978)
       Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Louise Iris Overton):

2d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Leonard Irvin Compton and Cleo Smith




Husband Leonard Irvin Compton

         Born: Jul 16, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1998 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970)
       Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)


     Marriage: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
 Marr. Status: Divorced Sep 30, 1955



Wife Cleo Smith

         Born: Sep 22, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1985
       Buried:  - Smith Fam. Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Geter Coleman Smith (1891-1972)
       Mother: Lonie Elsie Francis (1887-1928)




Children
1 F Janet Marie Compton

         Born: Jun 12, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1996
       Buried:  - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VA
       Spouse: James Woodworth Anderson, Jr. (1946-2021)
         Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Cleo Smith):

He 19, she 23. 1st marr. & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He did textile work. S/o Doc Compton & Hassie Clarke; D/o Jeter Smith & Lonis Francis. Marr. Apr. 12, 1941, Martinsville, Va., by P.D. Martin, Jr., Min.; Div. Sep. 30, 1955, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Leonard Irvin Compton and Mona Ruth Alexander




Husband Leonard Irvin Compton

         Born: Jul 16, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1998 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970)
       Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)


     Marriage: Jul 6, 1956 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mona Ruth Alexander

         Born: Oct 22, 1914 - Ackerman, Cocktaw Co., MS
         Died: Jul 9, 2005
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mona Ruth Alexander):

He 34, she 41. S/o D.A. & Hassie Compton; D/o C.E. & Minnie Alexander. Marr. Jun. 6, 1956, Reidsville, NC, in a civil ceremony.



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