Early Southside Virginia Families



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Homer Walker Lawrence and Frances Ann Brown




Husband Homer Walker Lawrence

         Born: Aug 9, 1925 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Homer Talmadge Lawrence (1890-1963)
       Mother: Claudie Clement Jones (1894-1938)


     Marriage: Mar 26, 1948 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Wife Frances Ann Brown

         Born: Sep 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 4, 2016
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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



 Other Spouse: Edward Lee Amos, CWO-4, USCG (Retired) (1926-2022) - Aft Feb 20, 1977


Children
1 M Barry Wayne Lawrence (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Ruby Alice Hundley (living)
       Spouse: Jeri Leanne Clark (living)



Notes: Marriage (Frances Ann Brown):

He 22, she 20. Both single. He born Franklin Co., Va. & she Martinsville, Va. He a truck driver for City of Martinsville & she a stenographer for Burch-Hodges-Stone Co. S/o Homer Talmadge Lawrence & Claudie Clement Jones; D/o Charlie Walter Brown & Gracie Mae Holcomb. Marr. Mar. 26, 1948 in Rocky Mount, Va., by U.G. Bailey, Min.
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Frankie Allen Brown and Betty Jo Shelton




Husband Frankie Allen Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Betty Jo Shelton

         Born: Sep 16, 1956 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 26, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: George Edd Shelton (1928-1998)
       Mother: Virginia Estelle Hammock (1935-2023)



 Other Spouse: John Bennett Toler

 Other Spouse: Carson Donald Garrett

 Other Spouse: Kenneth Ray Hardy, Sr.


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Jo Shelton):

His 1st marr., her 2nd (prev. div.). Marr. by L.W. Cooper, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (John Bennett Toler):

1st marr.; Marr. by H.L. Harrell, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Carson Donald Garrett):

His 1st marr., 3rd (prev. div.). Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Kenneth Ray Hardy, Sr.):

His 3rd marr., her 4th; both prev. div. Marr. by K.E. Amos, Min.
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Fred Shelburne Brown and Dora Ann Critz




Husband Fred Shelburne Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Dora Ann Critz

         Born: Dec 16, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: May 20, 2024 - Mulberry Creek Rehab., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 28, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Joseph Randolph Critz (1915-1958)
       Mother: Julia Elizabeth Jarrett (1914-1959)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Dora Ann Critz):

Both single. He worked in a furniture fact. & she in a knitting mill. Marr. by R.M. Parker, Min.
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Frederick Robert Brown, Sr. and Mary Etta Burge




Husband 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, VA


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


     Marriage: Nov 2, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Etta Burge

          AKA: Marietta
         Born: Sep 1, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 1, 1961 - Galax Gen. Hosp., Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA


       Father: Newton Floyd Burge (1858-1929)
       Mother: Mary Jane Hundley (1855-1949)




Children
1 F Mary Vial Brown

         Born: Oct 6, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1997 - Blue Rdg. Highlands Nur. Hm., Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M Frederick Robert Brown, Jr.

          AKA: Fred
         Born: Apr 4, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1942
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA



3 M Henry Lester Brown

         Born: May 15, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 22, 1995 - Galax, VA
       Buried:  - Felts Mem. Cem., Galax, VA




Notes: Marriage (Mary Etta Burge):

Both single.
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George Brown and Elizabeth Unknown




Husband George Brown

         Born: 1558 - Isle of Wight, Eng.
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     Marriage: Abt 1585 - Isle of Wight Co., VA



Wife Elizabeth Unknown

         Born: 1560 - Isle of Wight, Eng.
         Died: 
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Children
1 F Margaret Brown

         Born: 1597 - London, Middlesex, Eng.
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Richard Williamson (1593-1659)
         Marr: 1618 - Isle of Wight Co., VA



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George Akers Brown and Minnie M. Matthews




Husband George Akers Brown

         Born: Jan 3, 1873 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 21, 1936
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
     Marriage: Oct 6, 1897 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Minnie M. Matthews

         Born: Nov 26, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1954
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children
1 F Catherine Brown

         Born: Aug 1899 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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2 F Susie Brown

         Born: 1901 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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3 F Marie Brown

         Born: 1904 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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4 F Lucy Akers Brown

         Born: Mar 27, 1906 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 2001 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 16, 2001 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: John Douglas Bassett, Jr. (1901-1966)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1928 - Richmond, VA


5 F Minnie Matthews Brown

         Born: May 1, 1908 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 20, 1969
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Charles Mortimer Hart, Jr. (1905-1978)
         Marr: May 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Minnie M. Matthews):

Both single.
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George Clifford Brown and Hattie B. Warren




Husband George Clifford Brown

         Born: Aug 28, 1872 - Cedar Falls, Randolph Co., NC
         Died: Jul 8, 1940 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
       Buried:  - Piney Mtn. Meth. Cem., Candler, NC
     Marriage: Jan 19, 1919 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Hattie B. Warren

         Born: Feb 1884 - Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC
         Died: Aug 1, 1960 - Miami-Dade Co., FL
       Buried:  - Piney Mtn. Meth. Cem., Candler, NC

 Other Spouse: William Sidney Riddle (1890-1914) - Sep 10, 1912 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie B. Warren):

He 46, she 33. S/o Jno. & Rosanna Brown; D/o David & Celia Warren.


Notes: Marriage (William Sidney Riddle):

He 22, she 25. He born Pittsylvania Co., Va. & she Buncombe Co., NC. S/o Henry & Louella Riddle; D/o Dave & Celia Warren.
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George F. Brown and Emily Rosanna Lamb




Husband George F. Brown

         Born: Oct 28, 1849 - TN
         Died: Mar 8, 1918
       Buried:  - Hillcrest Cem., Forney, TX
     Marriage: Abt 1870



Wife Emily Rosanna Lamb

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Jan 2, 1851 - TN
         Died: Jul 7, 1934 - Forney, Kaufman Co., TX
       Buried: Jul 8, 1934 - Hillcrest Cem., Forney, TX


       Father: Willis Lamb (1813-1873)
       Mother: Naomi Cissell Covington (1817-      )




Children

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Frank Morris Robertson and Grace P. Brown




Husband Frank Morris Robertson

         Born: Aug 27, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 29, 2000 - Hampton, VA
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       Father: Dee Moss Robertson, Sr. (1884-      )
       Mother: Betty Ann Cook (1889-      )


     Marriage: Apr 4, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Wife Grace P. Brown

          AKA: Gracie
         Born: 1921 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 2006 - Hampton, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877-      )
       Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Grace P. Brown):

Both single. He worked in a shipyard. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Harold H. Brown and Martha Jean Moxley




Husband Harold H. Brown

         Born: Jul 2, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 2014 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 18, 2014 - Brown Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Robert Lee Brown (1877-      )
       Mother: Eva Estelle Harvey (1886-      )


     Marriage: Nov 20, 1954 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Martha Jean Moxley

         Born: Apr 17, 1932 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 6, 2009 - Brown Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Samuel Moxley (1883-1968)
       Mother: Ethel Cairo Powell (1889-1975)



 Other Spouse: Robert Lee Gravely (1930-1991) - Aug 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Sarah Estelle Brown

         Born: Jun 14, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2008 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Apr 29, 2008 - Martin-Haley-Hankins Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Randy Wayne Collins (living)



Notes: Marriage (Martha Jean Moxley):

He single, she once div. He a farmer & she worked in the textile industry. Marr. by E.G. Calhoun, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Gravely):

Both single. He worked in a saw mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Thomas Leonard Merriman and Hattie Pearl Brown




Husband Thomas Leonard Merriman

         Born: Jun 6, 1925 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 6, 2001 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 9, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Luther Merriman (1875-1947)
       Mother: Charlotte Steven Belton (1888-1961)


     Marriage: Feb 20, 1976 - Bedford Co., VA



Wife Hattie Pearl Brown

         Born: Oct 14, 1930 - Scruggs, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jun 7, 2016 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jun 19, 2016 - Brown Cem., Moneta, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Hattie Pearl Brown):

Both single. Marr. by H.L. Crope, Min.
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John L. Franklin and Henrietta Brown




Husband John L. Franklin

         Born: May 1868 - VA
         Died: Jun 7, 1930
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
     Marriage: 1888



Wife Henrietta Brown

          AKA: Etta
         Born: Apr 25, 1870 - VA
         Died: Dec 21, 1950
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 F Fannie Jane Franklin

         Born: Sep 28, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1976 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: John Ralph Hawkins (1884-1964)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1911 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Nannie Lucy Franklin

         Born: Sep 1891 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Jessie H. East (1888-      )
         Marr: Nov 20, 1907 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Annie Elizabeth Franklin

         Born: Oct 7, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 18, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Pinkney Stafford (1890-1961)
         Marr: Mar 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



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Dr., Miles Christopher Chamblee and Henrietta Brown




Husband Dr., Miles Christopher Chamblee

         Born: May 9, 1853 - Zebulon, Wake Co., NC
         Died: Oct 4, 1915
       Buried:  - Wakefield Cem., Zebulon, NC


       Father: William Bryant Chamblee (1824-1895)
       Mother: Martha Hardy (1833-1863)


     Marriage: Dec 14, 1874



Wife Henrietta Brown

         Born: Sep 29, 1855
         Died: Feb 25, 1928
       Buried:  - Wakefield Cem., Zebulon, NC


Children

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Henry Clark Brown and Dona Marshall




Husband Henry Clark Brown

         Born: Dec 8, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Mar 12, 1902 - Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV



Wife Dona Marshall

         Born: Jan 31, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dock Early Marshall (1853-1926)
       Mother: Sarah Jane Nunn (1856-1934)




Children
1 F Sara Lester Brown

         Born: Feb 11, 1905 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
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Jackie Lee Minter and Hettie Mae Brown




Husband Jackie Lee Minter (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Posey Lester Minter (1890-1959)
       Mother: Betty Sally Richardson (1894-1974)


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Wife Hettie Mae Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Children
1 M Wendell Lee Minter (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Deloris Arlene Ashburn (living)


2 M Donnie Gene Minter, Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Melissa Joy Wells (living)
       Spouse: Deborah Anne McGuire (living)
       Spouse: Jamie Marie Smith (living)


3 M Ronnie Dean Minter (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Ann Cloett Munce (living)
       Spouse: Kimberly Dawn Gravely (living)


4 F Karen Sue Minter (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Terry Lee Eanes (1963-2015)



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Homer Brooks Brown, Jr. and Ashlee Greer




Husband Homer Brooks Brown, Jr.

         Born: Mar 10, 1925 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
         Died: Aug 16, 2016 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: Aug 19, 2016 - Woodlawn Mem. Park, Nashville, TN
     Marriage: May 12, 1956 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Ashlee Greer

         Born: Nov 18, 1927 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 30, 2015 - Nashville, Davidson Co., TN
       Buried: Nov 3, 2015 - Woodlawn Mem. Park, Nashville, TN


       Father: Ashley Orville Greer (1901-1988)
       Mother: Addie Gray Chambers (1904-1973)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ashlee Greer):

Marr. by H.L. Rice, Min.
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Joseph Elbert Hooker and Ida Dee Brown




Husband Joseph Elbert Hooker

         Born: 1910 - Stokes Co., NC
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       Father: Joseph Tilman Hooker (1879-1962)
       Mother: Emma Elizabeth Frye (1885-1932)


     Marriage: Feb 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida Dee Brown

         Born: 1912 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: 
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Children
1 F Nancy Lee Hooker

         Born: Apr 29, 1934 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 2011 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Howard Orie Fackler (living)
       Spouse: George Eugene Curry (1940-2007)
         Marr: Dec 16, 1961 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ida Dee Brown):

Both single.
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Bondred Oatie Martin and Ida G. Brown




Husband Bondred Oatie Martin

          AKA: Biven
         Born: Jul 3, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 26, 1969 - Shenandoah Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VA


       Father: James O. Martin (1847-      )
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Young (1870-      )


     Marriage: Sep 18, 1912 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida G. Brown

         Born: Aug 14, 1886 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1918
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Vinton, VA


       Father: Charles Henry Brown (1844-1926)
       Mother: Elizabeth Harrison (1846-1926)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ida G. Brown):

Both single.
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John Douglas Townsend, Jr. and Irene Gay Brown




Husband John Douglas Townsend, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Irene Gay Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage (Irene Gay Brown):

Divorced in Danville, Va.
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Jack Coleman Brown and Lisa Gail Warren




Husband Jack Coleman Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Lisa Gail Warren (details suppressed for this person)

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       Father: Forrest Edward Warren, Sr. (1920-2017)
       Mother: Gladys Cornelia Hickox (1923-1978)



 Other Spouse: Donald Ellis Pendleton


Children

Notes: Marriage (Lisa Gail Warren):

His 1st and her 2nd marr. (prev. div.). Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (Donald Ellis Pendleton):

Both single. Marr. by K.R. Leonard, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Rev., James Brown and Joanna Neville




Husband Rev., James Brown

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Wife Joanna Neville

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Children
1 F Martha Brown

         Born: 1760
         Died: 1850
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       Spouse: Henry Page White (1755-1842)
         Marr: Bef 1777



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James Brown and Martha Jane Patterson




Husband James Brown

         Born: Abt 1860
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     Marriage: Sep 3, 1910 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Martha Jane Patterson

         Born: 1876 - VA
         Died: Apr 1, 1920 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 2, 1920 - Blue Creek Cem., Rockingham Co., NC


       Father: John Marcus Patterson (Abt 1838-1924)
       Mother: Martha Jane Roach (1847-1897)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Martha Jane Patterson):

He 50, she 30. S/o Alfred Broadnax & Mary Ann Brown; D/o Mark & Martha Patterson. Marr. by R.W. Winchester, Min.
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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, AR
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by G.F. Traylor.
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James Henry Brown and Mildred Ethel Clapp




Husband James Henry Brown

         Born: Abt 1926
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     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 Rogers Brown and Katie Marie Smith




Husband James Rogers Brown (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Katie Marie Smith

         Born: Jul 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: Pinkney Watt Smith (1877-1952)
       Mother: Nannie Kate Overton (1894-1993)



 Other Spouse: Moyer Blanton Hall (1926-2005)


Children

Notes: Marriage (Katie Marie Smith):

Marr. by J.W. Bradley, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Moyer Blanton Hall):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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James Rufus Brown and Leora Mortimore Griggs




Husband James Rufus Brown

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     Marriage: Mar 6, 1892 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Leora Mortimore Griggs

         Born: Jul 15, 1869
         Died: Jan 6, 1945 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
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       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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: Nancy Geneva Aherron (1916-1988)
         Marr: Jan 27, 1934 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Gladys Mae Hutson (1914-1995)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: 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

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Wife Helen Janette Prince (details suppressed for this person)

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       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, NC
     Marriage: 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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: Stella May Young (1922-2005)
         Marr: May 27, 1939 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Lelia McGhee):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Carroll Parcell (Cir 1903-      )
         Marr: Apr 4, 1927 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Luther Franklin Shoemaker (1909-1976)
         Marr: Apr 6, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joseph Thomas Austin, Sr. (1894-1965)
         Marr: Mar 25, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Logan Richardson, Sr. (1935-2000)
       Mother: Alice Burnett


     Marriage: 



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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Jerry Michael Brown and Rebecca Lou Mitchell




Husband Jerry Michael Brown (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Rebecca Lou Mitchell (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Simpson J. Mitchell (1910-2001)
       Mother: Irene Ellis Wood (1915-2012)



 Other Spouse: Gary Gene Stultz


Children

Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Lou Mitchell):

He single, she once div. Marr. by A.W. Wingfield, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Gary Gene Stultz):

Both single. He worked for Pannill Knitting Mill & she for the Dorothy Mathley Beauty Salon. Marr. by V.B. Anthony, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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James Morris McGuire, Jr. and Joan Marie Brown




Husband James Morris McGuire, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Morris McGuire, Sr.
       Mother: Estelle Simpson (1940-2016)


     Marriage: 



Wife Joan Marie Brown (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Joan Marie Brown):

He single, she once div. (Feb. 1978). Marr. by S.T. Johnson, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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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):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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 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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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):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, SC
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

He a wid., she single.
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Kenneth Edward Brown and Paula Kay Francisco




Husband Kenneth Edward Brown (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Paula Kay Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Bruce Leonard Francisco (1950-1981)
       Mother: Patricia Kay Gilbert (1952-2010)



 Other Spouse: David Allen Beeghly


Children

Notes: Marriage (Paula Kay Francisco):

Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Lawrence Reed Brown and Charlotte Anne Watkins




Husband Lawrence Reed Brown (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Charlotte Anne Watkins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John William Watkins (1906-1976)
       Mother: Elsie Anne Rose (1911-1996)



 Other Spouse: Richard Edward Bushnell


Children

Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Anne Watkins):

Both once div. He sales engineer for Eastern Sales & Equip. Corp. & she a medical secretary for Dr. E.J. Palmer. Marr. by R.W. Ferguson, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Richard Edward Bushnell):

Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a bookkeeper for 1st Nat. Exchange Bank. Marr. by C.A. Jolly, Min.
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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, NC
     Marriage: 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: 



Wife Carol Lorraine Carter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Clarence Carter, Sr. (1891-1955)
       Mother: Julia Ann Haley (1889-1971)



 Other Spouse: Theodore Eugene Wilson


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, NC
       Spouse: 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):

Both widowed.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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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