Rev., James Brown and Joanna Neville
Husband Rev., James Brown
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Joanna Neville
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Martha Brown
Born: 1760 Died: 1850 Buried:Spouse: Henry Page White (1755-1842) Marr: Bef 1777
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Rev., James Franklin Brown and Hazel O. Hankins
Husband Rev., James Franklin Brown
AKA: Frank Born: Jul 1, 1902 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR Died: Jul 11, 1978 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Buried: - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, ARMarriage: Nov 1, 1926 - Altheimer, Jefferson Co., AR
Wife Hazel O. Hankins
Born: Oct 22, 1911 - Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Died: Jan 8, 2001 - White Hall, Jefferson Co., AR Buried: Jan 10, 2001 - Mem. Pk. Cem., Pine Bluff, AR
Father: Lonnie Torrence Hankins, Sr. (1885-1987) Mother: Annie Mae Wilson (1888-1949)
Other Spouse: Carroll Wade Bugg (1908-1988) - 1979
Children
Notes: Marriage (Hazel O. Hankins):
James Henry Brown and Mildred Ethel Clapp
Husband James Henry Brown
Born: Abt 1926 Died: Buried:Marriage: May 8, 1954 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mildred Ethel Clapp
Born: Aug 25, 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 30, 2021 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: Jul 3, 2021 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Otis Edward Woodall (1930-2022) - Abt 1966
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Ethel Clapp):
Marr. by T.G. Humphries, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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James Rufus Brown and Leora Mortimore Griggs
Husband James Rufus Brown
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 6, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Leora Mortimore Griggs
Born: Jul 15, 1869 Died: Jan 6, 1945 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried:
Father: Lewis Julius Griggs (1828- ) Mother: Sarah Dandridge Maddox (1836- )
Children
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James Sidney Brown and Nancy J. Lewis
Husband James Sidney Brown
Born: Jan 22, 1863 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 22, 1940 - Sutherlin (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Apr 23, 1940 - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VAMarriage: Dec 29, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nancy J. Lewis
AKA: Nannie Born: Apr 4, 1873 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1959 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: Mar 7, 1959 - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: James Matheson Lewis (Abt 1850- ) Mother: Martha E. Richardson (Abt 1851-1883)
Children
1 M Jesse Albert Brown
Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Nancy Geneva Aherron (1916-1988) Marr: Jan 27, 1934 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Gladys Mae Hutson (1914-1995) Marr: Jan 16, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Mamie Frances Merricks (1913-2008) Marr: Oct 18, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy J. Lewis):
He 26, she 17. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o Edward & Mary Brown; D/o Martha Lewis. Marr. Dec. 29, 1889 by H. Petty.
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James W. Brown and Helen Janette Prince
Husband James W. Brown
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Helen Janette Prince
Born: Jun 12, 1937 - Whiterock, Grayson Co., TX Died: Buried:
Father: William Troy Prince (1917-1985) Mother: Hulett Viola Beach (1918- )
Children
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James William Brown and Ruby Virginia Mason
Husband James William Brown
Born: Jul 10, 1925 - Forsyth Co., NC Died: Apr 1, 1982 - Forsyth Mem. Hos., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Apr 3, 1982 - Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NCMarriage: Aug 8, 1942 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruby Virginia Mason
Born: Oct 5, 1926 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1974 - Maryview Hosp., Portsmouth, VA Buried: - Olive Branch Cem., Portsmouth, VA
Father: Terry Buford Mason, Sr. (1906-1989) Mother: Odessa Mary McGhee (1909-1968)
Other Spouse: George Walter Yates (1920/1926- ) - Oct 25, 1950 - Sullivan Co., TN
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Mason):
He18, she 16. Both single. He born Forsyth Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He worked for J.D. Bassett Furn. Co. S/o Clarence Brown & Dora Peak; D/o Terry Buford Mason & Dessa Mary McGhee. Marr. by W.B. Majer, Min.
Notes: Marriage (George Walter Yates):
James William Brown and Mary Lelia McGhee
Husband James William Brown
Born: Aug 10, 1890 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 17, 1970 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Mar 11, 1914 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Lelia McGhee
Born: Aug 21, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 1989 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
Father: Reed McGhee (1856-1943) Mother: Emily Caroline Frith (1859-1943)
Children
1 M Raymond Dennis Brown
Born: Nov 6, 1919 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 24, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Stella May Young (1922-2005) Marr: May 27, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lelia McGhee):
James William Brown and Pearl Shevelyn Draper
Husband James William Brown
Born: Jun 9, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 15, 1965 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Draper Cem., Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926) Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)
Marriage: Dec 23, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Pearl Shevelyn Draper
AKA: Pearley Born: May 10, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 1944 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Draper Cem., Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
Father: John William Draper (1853-1934) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Thomasson (1858-1946)
Children
1 F Ollie Virginia Brown
Born: Sep 28, 1906 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Thomas Carroll Parcell (Cir 1903- ) Marr: Apr 4, 1927 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Luther Franklin Shoemaker (1909-1976) Marr: Apr 6, 1935 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr. (1894-1965) Marr: Mar 25, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Peter Thomas Doyle (1911-2004) Marr: Nov 23, 1966 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
2 F Sula Mae Brown
Born: Feb 21, 1909 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 2001 Buried:Spouse: Lewis Roman Hylton (1909-1990) Marr: Mar 28, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
3 M Solomon Maynard Brown
Born: Jul 30, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 28, 1993 Buried:Spouse: Violet Virginia Young (1914-2006) Marr: Apr 8, 1931 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Etta Pearl Brown
Born: Feb 16, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2014 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: Jan 23, 2014 - Buffalo Ridge PHC Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Rev., Graydon Irvin McGhee (1910-1996) Marr: Dec 7, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Pearl Shevelyn Draper):
He 22, she 21. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. S/o C. & E. Brown; D/o J. & E. Draper.
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Joseph Logan Richardson, Jr. and Jennifer Lynn Brown
Husband Joseph Logan Richardson, Jr.
Born: May 25, 1957 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Logan Richardson, Sr. (1935-2000) Mother:
Marriage: Sep 10, 1983 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Jennifer Lynn Brown
Born: Nov 25, 1958 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 24, 2020 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA Buried:
Father: Raymond Dennis Brown (1919-1992) Mother: Stella May Young (1922-2005)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jennifer Lynn Brown):
Both single. Marr. by M.B. Young, Min.
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William Howard Pruitt, Jr. and Jere Lea Brown
Husband William Howard Pruitt, Jr.
Born: Sep 30, 1947 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 25, 2013 - Crozier, Goochland Co., VA Buried:
Father: William Howard Pruitt, Sr. (1923-1963) Mother: Helen A. Earles (Abt 1923-2017)
Marriage: Jun 17, 1967 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Jere Lea Brown
Born: Apr 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 2005 Buried:
Father: Carroll Trinkle Brown (1921-1968) Mother: Sallie Marie Hedgecock (1924-1991)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jere Lea Brown):
Both 19, single, & students. He born Danville, Va. & she Martinsville, Va. S/o William Howard Pruitt, Sr., & Helen Earles; D/o Carroll Brown & Marie Hedgecock. Marr. by L.K. Knowles, Min.
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Jesse Albert Brown and Gladys Mae Hutson
Husband Jesse Albert Brown
Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: James Sidney Brown (1863-1940) Mother: Nancy J. Lewis (1873-1959)
Marriage: Jan 16, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Gladys Mae Hutson
Born: Apr 30, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 1995 Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Other Spouse: Stanley William Adkins (1909-1971) - Sep 20, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Gladys Mae Hutson):
He 39, she 37. 2nd marr., he prev. div. & she prev. wid. Both born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a car salesman & she worked for Dan River Mills. S/o James Sidney Brown & Nannie Lewis; D/o English R. Hudson & Mary McDowell. Marr. Jan. 16, 1952, Danville, Va.; Div. May 5, 1958, Danville, Va. (Note: Although it states she was wid., they actually div. on May, 16, 1944, Danville, Va.)
Notes: Marriage (Stanley William Adkins):
He 22, she 21. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o J.C. & Mary Adkins; D/o E.R. Hudson & Mary McDowell. Marr. Sep. 20, 1930. Pittsylvania Co., Va.; Div. May 16, 1944, Danville, Va. (Note: She overstated age showing born 1909, but tombstone shows 1914; consistent with later docs. The 1920 census shows age as 5, but she's not in the 1910 census.)
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Jesse Albert Brown and Mamie Frances Merricks
Husband Jesse Albert Brown
Born: Apr 6, 1912 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 3, 1963 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Burton Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: James Sidney Brown (1863-1940) Mother: Nancy J. Lewis (1873-1959)
Marriage: Oct 18, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mamie Frances Merricks
Born: Jan 24, 1913 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Jul 8, 2008 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA Buried: Jul 10, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Claude Washington Merricks, Sr. (1887-1968) Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1892-1947)
Other Spouse: Smith Walton Hedrick (1910-1989) - Dec 28, 1931 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr. (1910-1990) - Jun 14, 1969 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Frances Merricks):
He 46, she 45. His 3d marr., her 2nd. (both prev. div.). He a car salesman & she did textile work. S/o James Sidney Brown & Nannie Lewis; D/o Claude Washington Merricks & Sallie Austin. Marr. Oct. 18, 1958, Danville, Va., by D.C. Campbell, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Smith Walton Hedrick):
Both 21 & single. He born Museville, Va. & she Callands, Va. S/o C.D. Hedrick & Judith (Smith) Hedrick; D/o C.W. Merricks & Sallie (Austin) Merricks. Marr. Dec. 28, 1931, Pittsylvania Co., Va.; Div. Mar. 15, 1948, Pittsylvania Co., Va. (in div., the marr. place further named as Chatham, Va.)
Notes: Marriage (Charles Raymond Adkins, Sr.):
He 59, she 56. His 2d marr., her 3d. Both wid. S/o Charlie W. Adkins & Mary Elizabeth Hoskins; D/o Claude Washington Merricks & Sallie Ann Austin. Marr. Jun. 14, 1969, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by C.V. Morris, Min.
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Jessie Willard Brown and Ruby Rebecca Dickinson
Husband Jessie Willard Brown
Born: Jul 6, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1968 - Lynchburg Gen. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VAMarriage: Mar 31, 1934 - Roanoke Co., VA
Wife Ruby Rebecca Dickinson
Born: Jan 29, 1916 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1991 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA
Father: James Oliver Dickinson (1896-1945) Mother: Minnie Clara Wilson (1896-1956)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Rebecca Dickinson):
John Andrew Brown, Jr. and Mary E. Jones
Husband John Andrew Brown, Jr.
Born: Jun 4, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1964 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Andrew Brown, Sr. (1863-1893) Mother: Martha Catherine Smith (1866-1906)
Marriage: Feb 6, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Jones
Born: Oct 5, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 20, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John William Jones, Sr. (1865-1927) Mother: Loula Paulina Grogan (1875-1946)
Children
1 F Mary Jones Brown
Born: 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lewis Bassett Stone (1900-1947) Marr: Feb 1, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Jones):
John Andrew Brown, Sr. and Martha Catherine Smith
Husband John Andrew Brown, Sr.
Born: Dec 26, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 1893 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927) Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)
Marriage: May 2, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Catherine Smith
AKA: Pattie Born: Mar 25, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 1906 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Dr., James Redd Moss Smith, M.D. (1830-1919) Mother: Corinna Smith (1843-1925)
Other Spouse: Edward Martin Dickinson (1862-1932) - Nov 24, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M John Andrew Brown, Jr.
Born: Jun 4, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1964 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Mary E. Jones (1895-1977) Marr: Feb 6, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Catherine Smith):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. II, 1879-1893", pp. 44 & 45: 2 May 1888: Jno. A. Brown, 24, single, born Franklin Co., Va., S/o J.R. & A.E. Brown, married Pattie H. Smith, 22, single, born Danville, Va., D/o J.M. & C. Smith.
Notes: Marriage (Edward Martin Dickinson):
From the Henry Co., Va., Marr. Reg. Vol. 2: p. 23, Line 159: 24 Nov. 1897: E.M. Dickinson, 34, single, born Nottoway Co., Va., resides Henry Co., Va., merchant, S/o Wm. & R. Dickinson, married Pattie S. Brown, 29, wid., born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o M. & C. Smith.
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John Claude Brown and Delphene Margaret Holland
Husband John Claude Brown
AKA: Johnnie Born: Jul 13, 1911 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1977 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877- ) Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886- )
Marriage: Apr 16, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Delphene Margaret Holland
Born: Jan 2, 1919 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 7, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 9, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Rorer James Holland (1889-1964) Mother: Sallie Fannie Cooper (1894-1972)
Other Spouse: Joseph Frank Travis, Jr. (1914-1951) - Feb 18, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Delphene Margaret Holland):
He single, she once div. He a carpenter for a railway co. & she worked in a paint fact.. Marr. by W.R. Smith, Jr., Min.
Notes: Marriage (Joseph Frank Travis, Jr.):
Both single. He a service station operator. Marr. by G.M. Turner, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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John H. Brown and Mary Jarrett
Husband John H. Brown
Born: 1878 - Morganton, Burke Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jarrett
AKA: Birdie Born: Apr 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Jarrett (1856-1902) Mother: Mary Elizabeth McMillan (1857-1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jarrett):
John H. Brown and Mary Elisabeth Cole
Husband John H. Brown
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary Elisabeth Cole
Born: Oct 23, 1831 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1855 Buried:
Father: John T. Cole (1807-Bef 1850) Mother: Mary Burl Hankins (1811- )
Children
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Hon., John Robert Brown and Ann Elizabeth Vial
Husband Hon., John Robert Brown
Born: Jan 14, 1842 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Col., Frederick R. Brown (1813-1896) Mother: Elizabeth C. Brown (1826-1906)
Marriage: Oct 26, 1862 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Ann Elizabeth Vial
AKA: Annie, Eliza Born: Oct 28, 1845 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1915 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Claudius Vial (Abt 1795- ) Mother: Nancy Mitchell (Abt 1805- )
Children
1 M John Andrew Brown, Sr.
Born: Dec 26, 1863 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 23, 1893 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Martha Catherine Smith (1866-1906) Marr: May 2, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Nannie J. Brown
Born: May 9, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Dr., Charles Purnell Smith (1861-1936) Marr: Apr 30, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
3 F 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, SCSpouse: Edgar Henry Gaines (1865-1948) Marr: Oct 15, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Rosa T. Brown
AKA: Rosie Born: Feb 1, 1871 - VA Died: Jul 15, 1883 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
5 F Lucy H. Brown
Born: Feb 1873 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Stephen D. English, Sr. (1865- ) Marr: Mar 29, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Frederick Robert Brown, Sr.
AKA: Fred Born: May 8, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 1925 - Lucy Lester Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Mary Etta Burge (1880-1961) Marr: Nov 2, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Sally May Brown
Born: Oct 5, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1967 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: George M. Finley (1862-1936) Marr: Nov 23, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Hattie Brown
Born: Sep 1884 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Annie C. Brown
Born: Jul 1887 - VA Died: Buried:
10 F Katherine Lester Brown
AKA: Kate Born: Sep 21, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1965 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Charles Edwin Vanpelt (1870-1930) Marr: Jun 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Ann Elizabeth Vial):
From the book by Beverly Merritt: "Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Va., 1853-1875", page 8, line 403, 26 Oct 1862: John R. Brown, 20, S/o Fredrich R. and Jane Brown, married Ann Elizabet Vial, 16, D/o Claudias & Nancy Vial.
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John W. Brown and Mary Katherine Hodges
Husband John W. Brown
Born: May 16, 1881 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 18, 1928 Buried: - Bethlehem Meth. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926) Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)
Marriage: Oct 9, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Katherine Hodges
Born: 1879 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Katherine Hodges):
Joseph Curtis Brown and Catherine Mary Louise Jefferson
Husband Joseph Curtis Brown
Born: Feb 9, 1935 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 2004 Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VAMarriage: Mar 27, 1959 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Catherine Mary Louise Jefferson
Born: Jun 28, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 2022 Buried: Jan 21, 2022 - Jefferson Family Cem., Franklin Co., VA
Father: Grover Cleveland Jefferson (Abt 1889-1974) Mother: Elizabeth Gray Altice (1891-1974)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Catherine Mary Louise Jefferson):
Both single. He worked for Associated Transportation Co. & she a clerk. Marr. by H.D. Prillaman, Min.
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Charles Edwin Vanpelt and Katherine Lester Brown
Husband Charles Edwin Vanpelt
Born: Apr 16, 1870 - Alexandria Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VAMarriage: Jun 12, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Katherine Lester Brown
AKA: Kate Born: Sep 21, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1965 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927) Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Katherine Lester Brown):
Lee Roy Brown and Catherine Frances Dillon
Husband Lee Roy Brown
Born: Oct 23, 1924 - NC Died: Jul 16, 1987 - Durham, Durham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Feb 7, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Catherine Frances Dillon
Born: Nov 7, 1922 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 27, 1992 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Lewis Dillon (1898-1961) Mother: Ethel P. Wilson (1900- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Catherine Frances Dillon):
He 23, she 25. S/o John A. & Bertha M. Brown; D/o John A. & Ethel P. Dillon. Marr. by J.E. Vause, Min.
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Leftridge Vann Brown and Carol Lorraine Carter
Husband Leftridge Vann Brown
Born: Jan 25, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Feb 11, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Carol Lorraine Carter
Born: Mar 21, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Clarence Carter, Sr. (1891-1955) Mother: Julia Ann Haley (1889-1971)
Other Spouse: Theodore Eugene Wilson - Apr 12, 1952
Children
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James D. Law and Lelia M. Brown
Husband James D. Law
Born: Jan 20, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1933 - Haw River, Alamance Co., NC Buried: Dec 29, 1933 - Gilliams PBC Cem., Elon College, NC
Father: Marshall Preston Law (1826-Bef 1870) Mother: Lucy Jane Gilbert (1827- )
Marriage: Jan 4, 1902 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lelia M. Brown
Born: Sep 25, 1870 - VA Died: Aug 12, 1953 - Alamance Gen. Hos., Burlington, NC Buried: Aug 14, 1953 - Gilliams PBC Cem., Elon College, NC
Father: Tom Brown ( -Bef 1910) Mother: Lucy Ann Bryant (1843- )
Children
1 F Vergie R. Law
Born: 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Lucy A. Law
Born: 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M James Fluornoy Law
Born: Jan 2, 1906 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 2002 - Eden Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Una Dillon (1908-2005)
4 M David T. Law
Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Nancy Law
Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Claude Thomas Weatherford (1912-1979) Marr: May 13, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Prince A. Law
Born: Jan 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lelia M. Brown):
James Lee Sterling Eanes and Lena Susanna Brown
Husband James Lee Sterling Eanes
Born: 1816 - Charlotte Co., VA Died: Aug 30, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry Eanes (1789-Bef 1870) Mother: Sarah C. Eanes (1788-1872)
Marriage: May 9, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lena Susanna Brown
AKA: Leanna Born: 1818 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 2, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Henry Bartholomew Eanes
Born: 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 11, 1921 - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nancy Allen Law (1851-1924) Marr: Nov 24, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Elizabeth Ann Eanes
AKA: Annaliza Born: Dec 18, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.) Died: Aug 4, 1935 Buried:Spouse: Matthew Barney Wells (1840-1928) Marr: Mar 12, 1868 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
3 F Eleanor Jefferson Eanes
AKA: Ella Born: 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.) Died: Buried:
4 M John Hutcherson Eanes
Born: Nov 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 6, 1934 - VA Buried: - Johnston Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Joyce Washington Johnson (1847-1919) Marr: Aug 20, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Herbert Arnold Eanes
Born: Jun 29, 1853 - VA Died: May 18, 1928 Buried:Spouse: Anna Eliza Eanes (1851-1883) Marr: Jul 21, 1872 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
6 F Pauline Caroline Eanes
Born: May 24, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 22, 1930 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
7 F Lucy Lee Eanes
Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Lewis S. Brown and Ida Covington
Husband Lewis S. Brown
Born: 1875 - MO Died: Buried:Marriage: 1909
Wife Ida Covington
Born: Dec 25, 1877 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO Died: Jun 16, 1966 - Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO Buried:
Father: James Madison Covington (1823-1900) Mother: Susan A. Pyle (1832-1885)
Other Spouse: Hillis J. Simpson (1875- ) - Mar 22, 1896 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO
Children
1 M Lewis F. Brown
Born: 1910 - MO Died: Buried:
2 M Richard Brown
Born: 1914 - MO Died: Buried:
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Clyde McGlocklyn Cooley and Lillian Lorraine Brown
Husband Clyde McGlocklyn Cooley
Born: May 29, 1903 - GA Died: Aug 27, 1965 - Fulton Co., GA Buried: - Greenwood Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Father: John Seaborn Cooley (1868-1927) Mother: Nancy Florence Roberts (1872-1951)
Marriage: 1920
Wife Lillian Lorraine Brown
Born: Dec 10, 1904 - GA Died: Jan 27, 1983 - Morrow, Clayton Co., GA Buried: - Greenwood Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillian Lorraine Brown):
Their eldest child Milton Clyde was born Jul. 19, 1921.
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Jesse Clay Turner and Lillie Belle Brown
Husband Jesse Clay Turner
Born: Jan 9, 1898 - Ironside, VA Died: Dec 23, 1973 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Turner Cem., Collinsville, VA
Father: Elkanah Lewis Turner (1856-1935) Mother: Bettie Marion Shumate (1874- )
Marriage: Oct 28, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillie Belle Brown
Born: Cir 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lillie Belle Brown):
He once div., she once wid. He a buyer for pulp wood & cross ties & she a maching operator. Marr. by C.E. Turner, Min.
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Joseph Henry Davis, Jr. and Lizzie Brown
Husband Joseph Henry Davis, Jr.
AKA: Joe Born: Jun 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Henry Davis, Sr. (1845-Bef 1930) Mother: Bettie E. Griggs (1857- )
Marriage: Oct 21, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lizzie Brown
Born: 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877- ) Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886- )
Children
1 M Andrew Brown Davis
Born: 1933 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Herbert Wood Davis, Sr.
Born: Jun 3, 1939 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2010 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 25, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 M Joseph Wayne Davis
Born: Mar 10, 1949 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2014 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Feb 4, 2014 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
Notes: Marriage (Lizzie Brown):
Loren William Brown and Iris Maxine Alexander
Husband Loren William Brown
Born: May 20, 1929 - Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC Died: Jan 29, 2021 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens Co., SCMarriage: May 8, 1994 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Iris Maxine Alexander
Born: Apr 15, 1934 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Clyde Nelson Eanes - Jan 14, 1961 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Iris Maxine Alexander):
Marr. May 8, 1994, Martinsville, Va.
Notes: Marriage (Clyde Nelson Eanes):
Marr. Jan. 14, 1961, Chesterfield, SC; Div. Oct. 9, 1964, Martinsville, Va.
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George Hoyle Watkins and Loula Brown
Husband George Hoyle Watkins
Born: Oct 21, 1862 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1929 - Davidson Co., NC Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Greensboro, NC
Father: Horsely P. Watkins (1834- ) Mother: Ruth S. Watkins (1832- )
Marriage: Dec 25, 1887 - Stokes Co., NC
Wife Loula Brown
Born: Dec 12, 1866 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Feb 5, 1951 - Davidson Co., NC Buried: - Green Hill Cem., Greensboro, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Loula Brown):
From the book, "Marriage Licenses of Stokes County, NC 1839-1887", compiled By Harvey L. Lineback, page 194. Witnesses: P.A. Amos, M.L. Bernard, R.T. Brown. Note: Lula's name is spelled Loula.
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Harold Dwight Herndon and Lourene Brown
Husband Harold Dwight Herndon
Born: Dec 14, 1940 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Harold Herndon (1915-1997) Mother: L. Z. Holley (1916-1992)
Marriage: Jun 29, 1963
Wife Lourene Brown
Born: Oct 26, 1941 - Cecil Co., MD Died: Mar 25, 2024 Buried:
Children
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George Washington Dickinson, Sr. and Lucy Brown
Husband George Washington Dickinson, Sr.
Born: 1792 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 9, 1875 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Dickinson Cem., Turkey Fork, VA
Father: Thomas Dickinson, Jr. ( -1806) Mother: Jemima Wells (1761-1858)
Marriage: Sep 2, 1815 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lucy Brown
Born: 1797 - Franklin Co., VA Died: - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Dickinson Cem., Turkey Fork, VA
Children
1 M Thomas Jefferson Dickinson
Born: Jul 1, 1818 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 1898 - Turkey Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Dickinson Cem., Turkey Fork, VASpouse: Judith Cheeley (1841-1915) Marr: Nov 10, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Elizabeth Dickinson
AKA: Eliza Born: Apr 1821 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1900 Buried:Spouse: Joseph M. Gravely (1799-1862) Marr: 1852
3 M William Brown Dickinson
Born: 1824 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Nancy Washington Graves Dickinson
AKA: Nannie Born: 1825 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1900 Buried: - Hankins-Martin-Haley Cem., Graystone, VASpouse: Robert Henry Martin (1814-1890) Marr: Sep 30, 1844 - Rockingham Co., NC
5 F Sarah Rives Dickinson
AKA: Sally Born: Apr 1828 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M George Washington Dickinson, Jr.
Born: 1829 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Pattie C. Unknown (1839- )
7 F Mary Caroline Dickinson
Born: Mar 1832 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Granville Belcher (1832-Bet 1861/1865)
8 M Joseph Rives Dickinson
Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Pattie Clark Foster (1839-1934) Marr: Feb 15, 1866 - Cumberland Co., VA
9 F Lucy W. Dickinson
Born: Feb 1841 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
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Henry Clay Lester and Lucy Clark Brown
Husband Henry Clay Lester
Born: Feb 25, 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 18, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William A. Lester (1803- ) Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Aug 10, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lucy Clark Brown
Born: May 6, 1855 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 1920 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Col., Frederick R. Brown (1813-1896) Mother: Elizabeth C. Brown (1826-1906)
Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Clark Brown):
Dr., Morton Elbridge Hundley, M.D. and Lucy Gaines Brown
Husband Dr., Morton Elbridge Hundley, M.D.
Born: Mar 20, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 1928 - Samaden, Switzerland, Europe Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Joseph H. Hundley (1850/1851-Bef 1880) Mother: Lucy W. Harris (1850-1922)
Marriage: Jun 18, 1919 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Gaines Brown
Born: Jul 13, 1889 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 13, 1926 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Tarlton Frederick Brown (1861-1895) Mother: Susan Ann Elizabeth Brown (1862-1901)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Gaines Brown):
Stephen D. English, Sr. and Lucy H. Brown
Husband Stephen D. English, Sr.
Born: Feb 1865 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 29, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy H. Brown
Born: Feb 1873 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Hon., John Robert Brown (1842-1927) Mother: Ann Elizabeth Vial (1845-1915)
Children
1 F Lucy P. English
Born: Apr 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M James R. English
Born: Jun 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Stephen D. English, Jr.
Born: Apr 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 M William F. English
Born: 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M Paul V. English
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M John B. English
Born: 1908 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy H. Brown):
William Henry Harger and Lucy Louthia Brown
Husband William Henry Harger
Born: May 10, 1892 - VA Died: Mar 6, 1969 - Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC Buried: - First Baptist Ch. Cem., Walnut Cove, NC
Father: George Washington Harger (1857-1910) Mother: Susanah F. Lawrence (1860-1929)
Marriage: Dec 14, 1934 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Lucy Louthia Brown
Born: Apr 22, 1906 Died: Nov 19, 1999 Buried: - First Baptist Ch. Cem., Walnut Cove, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Louthia Brown):
James William Mason and Lucy Serena Elizabeth Brown
Husband James William Mason
AKA: Jim Born: Mar 1855 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 18, 1940 Buried:
Father: James B. Mason (1809- ) Mother: Mary F. Boswell (1818- )
Marriage: Dec 24, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lucy Serena Elizabeth Brown
Born: Jan 1868 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926) Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)
Children
1 F Evelena Mason
Born: Sep 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Tom S. Mason
Born: Aug 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Claude Morton Mason
Born: Jun 23, 1899 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 10, 1985 - Comm. Hosp. of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke, VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VASpouse: Florence Lillian Webber (1897-1997) Marr: Oct 27, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
4 M Merrill Clarence Mason, Sr.
Born: Oct 17, 1902 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 1976 - Franklin Mem. Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VASpouse: Minnie Ethel Starkey (1906- ) Marr: 1925-1926
5 F Ada Irene Mason
Born: Dec 14, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 1986 - Eldercare of Franklin Co., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Brown Family Cem., Franklin Co., VASpouse: Randolph Wright Lawrence (1906-1989) Marr: Apr 3, 1926 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
6 M Dillard Mason
Born: 1912 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Serena Elizabeth Brown):
He a wid., she single. Their marr. trans. shows married Dec. 24, 1892, while the delayed birth cert. of son Claude shows they married Dec. 25, 1892.
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George William Coan, Sr. and Lula M. Brown
Husband George William Coan, Sr.
AKA: Willie Born: Oct 28, 1867 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 23, 1939 - Winston-Salem City Hosp., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Father: John O. Coan (1833-1909) Mother: Mary Ann Jones (1837-1924)
Marriage: Dec 9, 1890 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lula M. Brown
Born: Jun 18, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 11, 1939 - Duke Hosp., Durham, NC Buried: - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lula M. Brown):
Macajah M. Brown and Virginia F. White
Husband Macajah M. Brown
Born: 1848 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: May 6, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Virginia F. White
Born: 1851 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Jacob A. White (1830- ) Mother: Elizabeth J. Robins (1828- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia F. White):
Thomas Milton Lee and Madeleine Frances Brown
Husband Thomas Milton Lee
AKA: Mickey Born: May 15, 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 29, 1993 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Hugh Thomas Lee (1900-1986) Mother: Ollie Cleo Janney (1901-2002)
Marriage: Aug 14, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Madeleine Frances Brown
Born: Aug 21, 1927 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 26, 2018 - Jacob's Crk. Nursing Ctr., Madison, NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Ronald Earl Brown, Sr. (1896-1977) Mother: Grace Thompson Washburn (1893-1978)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Madeleine Frances Brown):
Richard Williamson and Margaret Brown
Husband Richard Williamson
Born: 1593 - London, Middlesex, Eng. Died: 1659 - Isle of Wight Co., VA Buried:
Father: Robert Thomas Williamson (1563- ) Mother: Ann Unknown ( - )
Marriage: 1618 - Isle of Wight Co., VA
Wife Margaret Brown
Born: 1597 - London, Middlesex, Eng. Died: Buried:
Father: George Brown (1558- ) Mother: Elizabeth Unknown (1560- )
Children
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Jesse M. Gilley and Martha Brown
Husband Jesse M. Gilley
Born: 1901 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: 1921
Wife Martha Brown
Born: Dec 1, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 31, 1946 - Morganton, Burke Co., NC Buried: - Morganton, Burke Co., NC
Children
1 F Ruby Gilley
Born: 1922 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M Frank Gilley
Born: Mar 10, 1923 - NC Died: Buried:
3 F Helen Beatrice Gilley
Born: Mar 4, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 15, 2014 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 17, 2014 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: John Edward Gilley (1923-1993) Marr: Jan 27, 1945 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Junior Matthew Gilley
Born: 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
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Henry Page White and Martha Brown
Husband Henry Page White
Born: Sep 21, 1755 Died: 1842 Buried:
Father: Henry White (1724-1802) Mother: Celia Page (1731-1799)
Marriage: Bef 1777
Wife Martha Brown
Born: 1760 Died: 1850 Buried:
Father: Rev., James Brown ( - ) Mother: Joanna Neville ( - )
Children
1 F Elizabeth White
Born: 1777 Died: Buried:Spouse: Stephen Smith ( - ) Marr: 1799 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M Isaiah White
Born: 1778 Died: 1816 Buried:Spouse: Mary Unknown ( - )
3 F Lucy White
Born: 1798 Died: 1870 Buried:Spouse: Stephen White ( - ) Marr: Abt 1813
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Robert William Pruett and Martha Ann Frances Brown
Husband Robert William Pruett
Born: Aug 16, 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 16, 1925 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC Buried: Mar 19, 1925 - Peniel Meth. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
Father: William L. Pruett (Abt 1828- ) Mother: Sally Chocolate (Abt 1835- )
Marriage: Dec 19, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Martha Ann Frances Brown
Born: Jul 1861 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried: - Peniel Meth. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
Children
1 M Charlie Willard Pruitt, Sr.
Born: Sep 3, 1896 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 11, 1973 Buried: - Bethel UMC Cem., Pelham, NCSpouse: Martha Jane Terrell (Abt 1892- ) Marr: Jun 12, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Carrie Bell Jennings (1890-1952) Marr: Oct 17, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Lottie Mae Crews (1910-1992) Marr: Mar 17, 1953 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
2 F Annie Elizabeth Pruett
Born: Sep 3, 1905 - NC Died: Dec 23, 1987 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VASpouse: Charlie Lee Pruitt (1899-1985) Marr: Sep 24, 1920 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Martha Ann Frances Brown):
He 21, she 18. Both single & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a farmer. S/o Wm. L. & Sallie Pruett; D/o Churchwell A. & Susan Brown. Marr. Dec. 19, 1875 in Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J. Anderson.
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William Henry Jarrett and Martha Elizabeth Brown
Husband William Henry Jarrett
Born: Feb 22, 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1938 - Blackberry (near), Henry Co., VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Moore Jarrett (1820-1912) Mother: Mary Jane Leake (1836-1914)
Marriage: Sep 9, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Elizabeth Brown
AKA: Pattie Born: Dec 31, 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 1924 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: William Samuel Brown (1834-1864) Mother: Mary Jane Franklin (1838-1915)
Children
1 M Samuel Luther Jarrett
AKA: Sam Born: Jan 4, 1878 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1969 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Nannie Prillaman (1887-1970) Marr: Aug 20, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
2 F Eva L. Jarrett
Born: Jan 8, 1879 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 2, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Lee Stone (1866-1941) Marr: Apr 17, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Nannie S. Jarrett
Born: Mar 1882 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 M John Walter Jarrett
Born: Aug 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 11, 1932 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 13, 1932 - Old Blackberry Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Sallie Bettie Prillaman (1884-1934) Marr: Feb 15, 1905 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M Jesse B. Jarrett
Born: May 23, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 16, 1968 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
6 M William Morris Jarrett
AKA: Bill Born: Jan 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lillian Gertrude Craig (1897- ) Marr: Mar 30, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Allie Jane Jarrett
Born: May 23, 1891 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1973 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Walter Lee Stone (1882-1940) Marr: Sep 18, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Mary J. Jarrett
Born: May 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
9 F Lucy Jarrett
Born: Apr 5, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 1971 Buried:Spouse: Clarence Marshall Fretwell, Sr. (1886-Bef 1940) Marr: Abt 1914
10 M Joseph Wheeler Jarrett
AKA: Joe Born: Sep 19, 1898 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 1973 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Nannie Alyce Turner (1906-1962) Marr: Dec 24, 1925 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Myrtle Lucy Handy (1902-1990) Marr: Sep 2, 1973 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
11 M Brown Jarrett
Born: Dec 3, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 24, 1978 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Fannie F. Foley (1906-1996) Marr: Sep 18, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Elizabeth Brown):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry County, VIrginia, Vol. I, 1853-1978", pp. 70-71, 9 Sept. 1876: William H. Jarratt, 23, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o John and M.J. Jarratt, married M.E. Brown, 18, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o W.S. and M.J. Brown.
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Robert Clarence Carter, Jr. and Mary Argyle Brown
Husband Robert Clarence Carter, Jr.
Born: Dec 1, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 24, 1968 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Robert Clarence Carter, Sr. (1891-1955) Mother: Julia Ann Haley (1889-1971)
Marriage: Mar 13, 1954 - Hays, NC
Wife Mary Argyle Brown
Born: Oct 11, 1930 - Boonville, Yadkin Co., NC Died: Mar 8, 2023 Buried: Mar 13, 2023 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Argyle Brown):
Beverly Davis Mason and Mary Belle Brown
Husband Beverly Davis Mason
Born: Oct 1881 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 1928 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Columbus Franklin Mason (1837- ) Mother: Mary Jane Burch (1848-1936)
Marriage: Jan 24, 1906 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Belle Brown
Born: May 12, 1883 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1959 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926) Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)
Children
1 M Buford Davis Mason
Born: May 17, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Bessie Norman (1908-1987) Marr: Jun 25, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
2 M John Cephas Mason
Born: Oct 21, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 6, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 9, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Alice Pearl Ramsey (1914-1996) Marr: Dec 21, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Paul James Mason
Born: Mar 30, 1911 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 1997 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Doris Irene Dodson (1918-2008) Marr: Dec 5, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Brooksie Belle Mason
Born: Dec 15, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 2006 - Figsboro Adult Care, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Harry Lee Boaz (1911-2007) Marr: Nov 7, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Etta Estelle Mason
Born: Apr 7, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 8, 1994 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: George Florida Tuggle (1912-1979) Marr: Dec 23, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Myrtle Mae Mason
Born: Dec 11, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2004 - Fishersville, Augusta Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Thomas Wiggington, Jr. (1922-1988) Marr: Sep 28, 1940 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Lois Elizabeth Mason
Born: Dec 16, 1921 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 2010 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 5, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Waller Trull, Sr. (1920-1977) Marr: Apr 18, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
8 M Noland Beverly Mason
Born: Apr 17, 1924 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Myrtle Helen Fulcher (1926-2002) Marr: Dec 20, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
9 F Allison Virginia Mason
Born: Mar 15, 1927 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2006 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Walter Joyce, Jr. (1928-1982) Marr: Jul 21, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Lewis Bassett Stone and Mary Jones Brown
Husband Lewis Bassett Stone
Born: Dec 30, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 1947 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Reed Lewis Stone (1869-1948) Mother: Nancy Susan Bassett (1871-1956)
Marriage: Feb 1, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jones Brown
Born: 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Andrew Brown, Jr. (1890-1964) Mother: Mary E. Jones (1895-1977)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jones Brown):
John Hunter Stultz and Mary Louise Brown
Husband John Hunter Stultz
Born: Jul 16, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 12, 2012 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 14, 2012 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
Father: John Franklin Stultz (1891-1963) Mother: Nina Davis (1893-1928)
Marriage: Feb 11, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Louise Brown
Born: Oct 16, 1929 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 14, 1989 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Louise Brown):
Both single. He a plumber & she a bookkeeper for Hurd Electric. Marr. by L.W. Cooper, Min.
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John Wesley Dillon and Mary Virginia Brown
Husband John Wesley Dillon
Born: Aug 1854 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 19, 1928 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: Sep 21, 1928 - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Father: Ellison Dillon (1823- ) Mother: Delila Carter (1823- )
Marriage: Apr 22, 1885 - Buncombe Co., NC
Wife Mary Virginia Brown
Born: May 3, 1866 - Buncombe Co., NC Died: Jul 26, 1952 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
Children
1 F Maude Dillon
Born: Jul 27, 1888 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Died: Jul 8, 1965 - Memorial Mission Hosp., Asheville, NC Buried: Jul 10, 1965 - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
2 F Cora Lucille Dillon
Born: Nov 23, 1890 - NC Died: Jan 19, 1969 - Memorial Mission Hosp., Asheville, NC Buried: Jan 21, 1969 - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NCSpouse: Did Not Marry
3 M Jeremiah Daniel Dillon
Born: Aug 4, 1893 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Died: Apr 27, 1939 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC Buried: - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NCSpouse: Grethel Mae Hensley (1897-1972) Marr: Feb 28, 1916 - Buncombe Co., NC
4 F Hazel Madelyn Dillon
Born: Nov 20, 1898 - Buncombe Co., NC Died: Jul 10, 1978 - Memorial Mission Hosp., Asheville, NC Buried: Jul 12, 1978 - Riverside Cem., Asheville, NC
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Witcher Norman Brown and Mary Virginia Brown
Husband Witcher Norman Brown
Born: Mar 27, 1898 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 1961 - Norfolk (city), VA Buried: - Chesapeake Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA
Father: William Henry Brown (1870-1950) Mother: Ada C. Dunbar (1877- )
Marriage: Bef Jan 26, 1920
Wife Mary Virginia Brown
Born: Sep 3, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1989 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Children
1 F Frances Ann Brown
Born: Dec 11, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VASpouse: Lee Gwynn Phelps (1927-2006) Marr: Jun 25, 1945 - Milton, Caswell Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary Virginia Brown):
In the 1920 census, taken Jan. 26th., they are married, he's 21, and she's 19, both born Va., and they have no children. Oct. 9, 1952 was his marriage date to his 2nd wife Mary Betty (Brown) Brandon.
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John Tom Owen and Massy Maggie Brown
Husband John Tom Owen
Born: 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 29, 1915 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VA
Father: John H. Owen (1819- ) Mother: Elizabeth Blank (1811- )
Marriage: Dec 11, 1866 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Massy Maggie Brown
Born: 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 16, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VA
Father: Thomas H. Brown (1815-Bef 1860) Mother: Massey Lewis (1819-Bef 1850)
Children
1 F Mary E. Owen
Born: 1872 Died: Buried:
2 M Thomas Madison Owen
AKA: Matt Born: Feb 12, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1956 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VASpouse: Nora Jane Shumate (1876-1969) Marr: Oct 21, 1900 - Caswell Co., NC
3 F Carrie Magaline Owen
Born: Dec 15, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 9, 1950 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VASpouse: Lee Mack Shumate (1877-1974) Marr: Nov 23, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Annie Sue Owen
Born: Apr 28, 1879 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1964 - Staunton, VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VASpouse: Jessie Robert Hardy, Sr. (1877-1924) Marr: Feb 4, 1900 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
5 M Charlie Albert Owen
Born: Sep 12, 1881 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1943 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Owens Cem., Brosville, VASpouse: Annie Mae Bray (1897-1977) Marr: 1917
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