Early Southside Virginia Families



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Bunyan Linnville Snyder and Loula Frances Coltrane




Husband Bunyan Linnville Snyder

         Born: 1883 - NC
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     Marriage: May 17, 1905 - Randolph Co., NC



Wife Loula Frances Coltrane

         Born: 1883-1885 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Geraldine Florence Snyder

         Born: 1906 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Roy Chalmer Dodson Sr. (1901-1994)
         Marr: Apr 24, 1927 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Richard Gardner Snyder

         Born: Apr 1, 1910 - NC
         Died: Feb 8, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Louise Elizabeth Eanes (1913-1997)
         Marr: 1935


3 M Junie C. Snyder

          AKA: Jessie
         Born: 1913 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Rev. Bobby Eugene Edwards Pastor and Tamara Carleane Coltrane




Husband Rev. Bobby Eugene Edwards Pastor (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Tamara Carleane Coltrane

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


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




Children

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Archie Elmo Fowler and Artie Nadene Columbus




Husband Archie Elmo Fowler

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


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


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



Wife Artie Nadene Columbus

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Children

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George Noel Shelhorse and Hattie Virginia Colvard




Husband George Noel Shelhorse

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


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


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

 Other Spouse: Margaret Louise Pruitt (1923-      ) - Jan 15, 1938 - Halifax Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ava Lou Lovings (1926-      ) - May 15, 1945 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Hattie Virginia Colvard

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


Children
1 F Barbara Ann Shelhorse

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



Notes: Marriage

They were both once divorced. They worked in the textile industry. Their license was issued May 19, 1951 in Danville, Va., and they were married by Otis T. Jackson, Bapt. Min.
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Lester Raleigh Hall and Alda Eunice Combs




Husband Lester Raleigh Hall

         Born: Nov 14, 1919 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 23, 2017 - NC
       Buried: Feb 26, 2017 - Oak Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC
     Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA



Wife Alda Eunice Combs

         Born: Jan 25, 1919 - Yadkin Co., NC
         Died: Nov 18, 1999 - Stokes Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Danbury, NC
       Buried:  - Oak Ridge Bapt. Ch. Cem., Sandy Ridge, NC


Children
1 M David Junior Hall (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Spouse: Margaret Earline East (living)


2 F Opal Elizabeth Hall (details suppressed for this person)

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3 M James Edward Hall (details suppressed for this person)

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4 M Samuel Lester Hall (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Judy Cheryl Hankins (living)


5 F Glenda Ann Hall (details suppressed for this person)

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Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a farmer. Married by S.S. Martin, Prim. Bapt. Min.
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Melvin G. McGhee and Bessie Combs




Husband Melvin G. McGhee

         Born: Dec 19, 1897 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 1988 - Bristol, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Ferdinand Lee McGhee (1876-1971)
       Mother: Ruth Mae Pearson (1870-1931)


     Marriage: Mar 3, 1921 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Bessie Combs

         Born: 1902 - VA
         Died: 
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Children
1 M Robert McGhee (details suppressed for this person)

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Clarence Lee Combs and Rosa Lee Mason




Husband Clarence Lee Combs

         Born: Jul 21, 1904 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Jan 15, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Nov 10, 1930 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Rosa Lee Mason

         Born: Apr 1, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 2, 1967 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 4, 1967 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Thomas W. Mason (1879-1912)
       Mother: Laura B. Eggleston (1885-1956)




Children
1 M Leon Combs (details suppressed for this person)

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John Andrew Combs and Bertha Mabel Moxley




Husband John Andrew Combs

         Born: Oct 31, 1910 - Stratford, NC
         Died: Oct 23, 1975 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Sep 5, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bertha Mabel Moxley

         Born: Apr 26, 1923 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Harvey Moxley (1884-1948)
       Mother: Dora Virginia McMillian (1888-1946)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He did textile work. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Walter James Price and Junnie Combs




Husband Walter James Price

         Born: Mar 6, 1920 - NC
         Died: Apr 7, 1976 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Apr 9, 1976 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: John Price (1883-1935)
       Mother: Ethel Gertrude Shull (1893-1988)


     Marriage: 



Wife Junnie Combs

         Born: Jun 10, 1919
         Died: Feb 14, 2004
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

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Roy Walton Davis and Madeline Burch Combs




Husband Roy Walton Davis

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



Wife Madeline Burch Combs

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


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




Children

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Walter Raleigh Combs and Maude M. Cook




Husband Walter Raleigh Combs

         Born: Nov 11, 1891 - NC
         Died: Sep 2, 1941 - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 4, 1941 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
     Marriage: Sep 24, 1913 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC



Wife Maude M. Cook

         Born: Oct 20, 1895 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 6, 1945 - Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., NC
       Buried: May 8, 1945 - Green Hill Cem., Greensboro, NC


       Father: Rufus H. Cook (1862-1917)
       Mother: Nettie W. Townes (1872-1923)




Children
Had no children
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Charlie Carlton Comer and Mary Ellen Loye




Husband Charlie Carlton Comer

         Born: May 15, 1922 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1998
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)


     Marriage: Jan 16, 1945 - Chesterfield Co., NC



Wife Mary Ellen Loye

         Born: Aug 23, 1923 - Guilford Co., NC
         Died: May 21, 2022
       Buried: May 25, 2022 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


Children

Notes: Marriage

Jan. 16, 1946 is the date of their marriage license. They probably married that date, but could also have been a day or two later.
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David Comer and Nannie Jane Frye




Husband David Comer

         Born: Oct 30, 1891 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 5, 1944 - Jamestown, NC
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Nannie Jane Frye

         Born: Jan 13, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 13, 1982
       Buried:  - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC


       Father: George Augusta Frye (1857-1950)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Thornton (1863-1937)




Children

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Jack O. Comer and Josephine Glazar




Husband Jack O. Comer

         Born: Feb 9, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 12, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)


     Marriage: Abt 1945



Wife Josephine Glazar

         Born: Oct 29, 1926 - CO
         Died: Feb 8, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


Children

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Jesse Comer and Zilla Lee Sharpe




Husband Jesse Comer

         Born: Oct 14, 1886 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 20, 1955 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: May 22, 1955 - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
     Marriage: Nov 15, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Zilla Lee Sharpe

          AKA: Zillie
         Born: Aug 11, 1890 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 4, 1949
       Buried:  - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Clarence Poe Comer

         Born: Apr 5, 1910 - Rockingham Co., VA
         Died: 1994
       Buried:  - Washington Mem. Park, Sandston, VA



2 M Paul Onesimus Comer

         Born: 1912 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ruth Eva Johnson (1913-      )
         Marr: Mar 30, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Jessie Lee Comer

         Born: Jan 16, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Dec 5, 1956 - State Hospital, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
       Buried:  - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



4 F Ruby Virginia Comer

         Born: Mar 17, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 20, 2005 - Orange, Orange Co., VA
       Buried:  - Graham Cem., Orange, Orange Co., VA
       Spouse: Elliott Booton Brown (1908-1994)


5 M Lenious Glenn Comer Sr.

         Born: Aug 25, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 27, 1981 - Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC
       Buried: May 29, 1981 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Iris Norma O'Dell (1923-1999)
         Marr: Apr 10, 1939 - Rockingham Co., NC


6 M John Henry Comer

         Born: Jan 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 7, 2001 - Britthaven Nursing Ctr., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Apr 10, 2001 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Kathleen Dabbs (1919-2015)


7 F Gracie Mae Comer

         Born: Jan 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Jack O. Comer

         Born: Feb 9, 1921 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 9, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 12, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Josephine Glazar (1926-2011)
         Marr: Abt 1945


9 M Charlie Carlton Comer

         Born: May 15, 1922 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1998
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Mary Ellen Loye (1923-2022)
         Marr: Jan 16, 1945 - Chesterfield Co., NC


10 M Shelton Comer

         Born: 1923 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Hilda Comer

         Born: Dec 31, 1925 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 5, 2011 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 8, 2011 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Everette Odell Allen (1925-2014)
         Marr: Mar 31, 1945 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


12 M Thomas Ray Comer

          AKA: Tom
         Born: Aug 18, 1928 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 23, 1983 - Mooresville, Iredell Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 25, 1983 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC




Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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John Henry Comer and Kathleen Dabbs




Husband John Henry Comer

         Born: Jan 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 7, 2001 - Britthaven Nursing Ctr., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Apr 10, 2001 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)


     Marriage: 



Wife Kathleen Dabbs

         Born: May 17, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 6, 2015 - Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


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Lenious Glenn Comer Sr. and Iris Norma O'Dell




Husband Lenious Glenn Comer Sr.

         Born: Aug 25, 1915 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 27, 1981 - Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC
       Buried: May 29, 1981 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)


     Marriage: Apr 10, 1939 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Iris Norma O'Dell

         Born: Mar 3, 1923 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 2, 1999 - NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 1999 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC


       Father: Joseph Fletcher O'Dell (1888-1976)
       Mother: Mary Davis Patterson (1900-1980)




Children
1 F Patricia Kay Comer (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Terre M. Smith (living)


2 F Myrna Deloris Comer (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Spouse: William Boyd Stanley Sr.


3 M Lenious Glenn Comer Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Spouse: Linda Kay Overby (living)


4 F Joan Zilla Comer (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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       Spouse: H. Clark Duncan



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Rev. John H. Washburn Sr. and Mildred Comer




Husband Rev. John H. Washburn Sr.

         Born: 
         Died: Bef Aug 27, 1850
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 9, 1816 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Betsy Jinnett (      -      )



Wife Mildred Comer

         Born: 1779-1780 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Thompson Comer Washburn

         Born: 1817 - VA
         Died: 
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       Spouse: Louisiana Susan Stegall (1825-      )
         Marr: Oct 3, 1840 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA


2 F Elizabeth Washburn

         Born: Cir 1819 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mathew N. Mabe (1819-1862)
         Marr: Nov 4, 1841 - Patrick Co., VA



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Paul Onesimus Comer and Ruth Eva Johnson




Husband Paul Onesimus Comer

         Born: 1912 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Comer (1886-1955)
       Mother: Zilla Lee Sharpe (1890-1949)


     Marriage: Mar 30, 1934 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruth Eva Johnson

         Born: 1913 - Walnut Cove Cemetery, Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Thomas Comer and Sarah Hopper




Husband Thomas Comer

         Born: 1826 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Sarah Hopper

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Hopper (1799/1801-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth Bayes (1795-Bef 1865)




Children
1 M James Comer

         Born: 1846 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M John Comer

         Born: 1848 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Herman Elisha Rupard and Ala B. Compton




Husband Herman Elisha Rupard

         Born: Feb 12, 1912 - Iredell Co., NC
         Died: Jan 3, 2009 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Nov 19, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ala B. Compton

         Born: Jan 20, 1919 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 27, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)




Children
1 M Troy R. Rupard (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
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Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by C.A. Turner, Jr., Meth. Min.
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Witcher Neal Gauldin and Allie James Compton




Husband Witcher Neal Gauldin

         Born: Oct 16, 1882 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 10, 1944 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: George Washington Gauldin (1851-1922)
       Mother: Mary Jane Bray (1855-1906)


     Marriage: Jun 16, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Eliza Kate Davis (1884-1926) - Feb 17, 1904 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Allie James Compton

         Born: Dec 17, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 22, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)




Children
1 F Mildred Ann Gauldin

         Born: Mar 20, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Myrtle Jackson Gauldin

         Born: May 6, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 9, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: George Robert Wilson (1916-1980)
         Marr: Nov 12, 1946 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M Witcher James Gauldin

         Born: Aug 30, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 1956 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 1956 - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


4 M Emmett Franklin Gauldin

         Born: Jul 3, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Patsy Louise Thore (living)


5 M George Neal Gauldin

         Born: Aug 13, 1933 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 19, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Louise Belcher (1936-1972)
         Marr: Mar 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Eleanor Mae Harris (1941-2020)
         Marr: Jun 1, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Abbie Dean Gauldin

         Born: Sep 24, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 15, 2021
       Buried:  - Greenwood Bap. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Lee Roy Carter Jr. (1928-2002)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1952 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Capatola Gauldin

          AKA: Cappie
         Born: Sep 1, 1938 - VA
         Died: Nov 12, 1994
       Buried: 



8 M Beverly James Gauldin

          AKA: Bud
         Born: Jun 15, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 2, 2009 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
       Buried: May 5, 2009 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Betty Mae Call (living)


9 F Martha Audrey Gauldin

         Born: Apr 18, 1945 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 1, 2012 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jul 5, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Wesley Kidd (1942-2023)
         Marr: Dec 16, 1966 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was a widower and she was single.
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Alvin Howard Compton and Nellie Frances Richards




Husband Alvin Howard Compton

         Born: Jun 26, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 2005
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: 1944 - Dade Co., FL



Wife Nellie Frances Richards

         Born: 1922
         Died: 2006
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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Arthur W. Compton and Lillie Unknown




Husband Arthur W. Compton

         Born: Jun 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1899-1900



Wife Lillie Unknown

         Born: May 1883 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Aubrey Lee Compton Sr. and Phyllis Ann Warren




Husband Aubrey Lee Compton Sr.

         Born: Mar 13, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 2022
       Buried: 


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)


     Marriage: 



Wife Phyllis Ann Warren (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Jackson Warren (1905-1974)
       Mother: Lilly Ann Bell (1911-2002)




Children
1 M Keith Marcell Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Teresa Lynne Carter (living)
       Spouse: Lisa Ann Roach (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked for DuPont Corp., and she was a secretary. Married by Oscar Adams, Bapt. Min.
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Harry Lester Hall and Belva Compton




Husband Harry Lester Hall

         Born: Apr 3, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 13, 1977
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Dec 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Belva Compton

         Born: Jul 8, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 6, 2003 - Abington Pl., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jan 8, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James William Compton (1875-1967)
       Mother: Mary Jane Haynes (1860-1942)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single.
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Robert Henry Earles and Bertha Lou Compton




Husband Robert Henry Earles

         Born: Feb 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1952
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Washington Earles (1858-Bef 1910)
       Mother: Rose Anna Roach (1866-      )


     Marriage: Nov 29, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Bertha Lou Compton

         Born: Jan 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1967
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)




Children
1 F Flora L. Earles

         Born: 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Walton Earl (1913-      )
         Marr: 1940


2 F Lula Frances Earles

         Born: 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 8, 1938 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Foy Abner Marshall (1914-1983)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Mae Henry Earles

         Born: Jun 22, 1919 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 3, 1992 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thornton Shelby Terry (1921-1987)
         Marr: 1940-1946


4 F Ruby J. Earles

         Born: Sep 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA



5 F Rosa Anderson Earles

          AKA: Rosie
         Born: 1923 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Washington Marshall Earles

          AKA: Wash
         Born: Jul 13, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 7, 2009 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jun 10, 2009 - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VA
       Spouse: Doris Elaine Triplett (1926-2014)
         Marr: Jan 9, 1948 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Ellen Earles

         Born: Nov 21, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 30, 2022 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Aug 2, 2022 - Evergreen Memory Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Hassel Warren Roach (1917-1995)
         Marr: Aft 1944



Notes: Marriage

The 1900 census says she was born Jan. 1887, whereas her marriage record transcription says 1889.
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Billy Compton and Nina Ethel Hooker




Husband Billy Compton

         Born: Mar 21, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 2009 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 29, 2009 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1881-1964)


     Marriage: Jul 27, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA



Wife Nina Ethel Hooker

         Born: Jan 30, 1914 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 31, 2018
       Buried: Feb 2, 2018 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Joseph Tilman Hooker (1879-1962)
       Mother: Emma Elizabeth Frye (1885-1932)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a laborer. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Buchanan H. Compton and Ella Lee Hodges




Husband Buchanan H. Compton

          AKA: Buck
         Born: Jun 15, 1880 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 4, 1966
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1858-      )
       Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      )


     Marriage: Oct 5, 1916 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ella Lee Hodges

         Born: Mar 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1982
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Henry Addison Hodges (1869-1930)
       Mother: Algie Nora Haley (1876-1973)




Children
1 M Leonard Morris Compton

         Born: Jul 6, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 27, 1995
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Beona Sunshine Hughes (1919-2013)
         Marr: Nov 6, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 M James Webb Compton

         Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 24, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mildred Louise Dove (1921-2004)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 M Alvin Howard Compton

         Born: Jun 26, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 7, 2005
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Nellie Frances Richards (1922-2006)
         Marr: 1944 - Dade Co., FL


4 F Lillian Inez Compton

         Born: Oct 3, 1924 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 29, 2019
       Buried: Aug 1, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Claude Allen Hundley (1922-2001)
         Marr: Bef 1949


5 M Lindberg Compton

         Born: Jun 2, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 20, 2016 - National Health Care, Greer, SC
       Buried: Jan 27, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Estelle Rose Ingram (1922-1988)
         Marr: Abt 1951



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Aubrey Oakes and Callie Hilda Compton




Husband Aubrey Oakes

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Callie Hilda Compton

         Born: Jul 30, 1928 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
       Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )



 Other Spouse: Cecil Morris Carter (1929-2015) - Mar 4, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children

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James Berkeley Rumley Sr. and Carolyn Louise Compton




Husband James Berkeley Rumley Sr.

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


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


     Marriage: Abt 1958-1966

 Other Spouse: Nellie Huff



Wife Carolyn Louise Compton

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


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




Children

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James Ira Nichols and Cassie Mae Compton




Husband James Ira Nichols

         Born: May 7, 1909 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Feb 17, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: John Robert Nichols (1872-      )
       Mother: Pensie Anne Holley (1874-      )


     Marriage: Jul 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Thelma Birta Rigney (1925-2002) - Dec 9, 1982 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Cassie Mae Compton

         Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1982
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1881-1964)




Children
1 M James Willard Nichols

          AKA: Will
         Born: Sep 18, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 1, 2020 - Staunton, Staunton (city), VA
       Buried: Oct 17, 2020 - Augusta Mem. Pk., Waynesboro, VA
       Spouse: Catherine Grey Barbour (living)


2 M Fred Everett Nichols

         Born: Feb 7, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 2014 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Jul 25, 2014 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Anna Verne Gunter (1935-2014)
         Marr: Dec 15, 1967 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Cecil Ray Compton and Hazel Louise Hooker




Husband Cecil Ray Compton

         Born: Jul 9, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2023 - Beacon Place Hospice Ctr., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943)
       Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)


     Marriage: Nov 27, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Hazel Louise Hooker

         Born: Sep 2, 1938 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 9, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Walter Lewis Hooker (1918-1971)
       Mother: Vergie Virginia Morton (1920-2001)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married by H.W. Peters, Min.
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Joseph Eggleston Minter and Chaney Eleanor Compton




Husband Joseph Eggleston Minter

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jan 8, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 20, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James Edward Minter (1831-1862)
       Mother: Matilda Caroline Eggleton (1829-      )


     Marriage: Oct 25, 1874 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Chaney Eleanor Compton

         Born: Sep 14, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 1943
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: James M. Compton (1819-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)




Children
1 F Nancy A. Minter

         Born: Mar 1877 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Joseph C. Minter

          AKA: Joe
         Born: May 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sallie G. Minter (1890-      )
         Marr: Jul 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA


3 F Myrtle Allison Minter

         Born: May 15, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 17, 1936
       Buried:  - Cascade Mem. Park, Cascade, VA
       Spouse: John Wesley Law (1886-1958)
         Marr: Jan 10, 1909 - Henry Co., VA


4 M John Waller Minter

         Born: May 4, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1952
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Minerva Maude Wyatt (1884-1963)
         Marr: Feb 24, 1904 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Martha Lee Minter

         Born: Jul 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 13, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Massey Coleman Wall (1884-      )
         Marr: Dec 14, 1905 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Ellen A. Minter

         Born: Jul 1887 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: J. P. Love (1875-      )
         Marr: Jun 24, 1903 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Ora Raymond Minter

         Born: Apr 12, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 1974 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: May 5, 1974 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: David Franklin Law (1894-      )
         Marr: Jul 13, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Eric Eggleston Minter

         Born: Feb 1891 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cassie Lee Stultz (1894-1967)
         Marr: Sep 17, 1913 - Henry Co., VA


9 F Anna G. Minter

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Apr 1893 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
         Marr: 1914-1915


10 M William Dixon Minter

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Apr 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Maggie B. Hodges (1903-      )
         Marr: Mar 10, 1920 - Henry Co., VA


11 M Hugh D. Minter

         Born: Jan 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary Horsley (1901-      )
         Marr: Jun 4, 1924 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

Their marriage is recorded in the "Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 1, 1853-1893", page 65, 25 Oct. 1874: Joseph E. Minter, 21, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, son of Jas. E. & M.E. Minter, married Chaney E. Compton, 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of James & Martha Compton.

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Charlie Monroe Compton and Ollie Texas Haynes




Husband Charlie Monroe Compton

         Born: Jan 31, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 12, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 14, 1943 - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James William Compton (1875-1967)
       Mother: Mary Jane Haynes (1860-1942)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1920 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ollie Texas Haynes

         Born: Oct 2, 1905 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1996 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: William M. Haynes (1877-      )
       Mother: Rosa B. Law (1883-      )



 Other Spouse: Henry Clay Barker (1903-1987) - Feb 10, 1945 - Wayside Bapt. Ch., Wentworth, NC


Children
1 F Evelyn F. Compton

         Born: May 6, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2015 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Sep 2, 2015 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Coy Everett Sink (1916-1986)
         Marr: Apr 29, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


2 M Willie Mason Compton

         Born: Dec 1, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 11, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Dorothy Mae Dunn (1932-2020)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1951 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Cecil Ray Compton

         Born: Jul 9, 1937 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 3, 2023 - Beacon Place Hospice Ctr., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Hazel Louise Hooker (1938-2006)
         Marr: Nov 27, 1957 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Jackie Lee Compton

         Born: Mar 21, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2023 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 22, 2023 - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Mary Jane Shelton (living)



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Richard Earl Arnold and Clarice Margaret Compton




Husband Richard Earl Arnold (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Eva Christine Cable

 Other Spouse: Betty Lou Clifton



Wife Clarice Margaret Compton

         Born: Sep 6, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 2024 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Herbert Randolph Rigney Sr.


Children

Notes: Marriage

His 2d marriage (previously divorced), and she was single. Married in a civil ceremony. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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Herbert Randolph Rigney Sr. and Clarice Margaret Compton




Husband Herbert Randolph Rigney Sr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Clarice Margaret Compton

         Born: Sep 6, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 2024 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Richard Earl Arnold


Children

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Cole Smith Compton and Anna G. Minter




Husband Cole Smith Compton

         Born: May 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 2, 1960 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 3, 1960 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )


     Marriage: 1914-1915



Wife Anna G. Minter

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Apr 1893 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Eggleston Minter (1854-1933)
       Mother: Chaney Eleanor Compton (1856-1943)




Children
1 F Pattie Hazel Compton

         Born: Jan 5, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 1982
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Coy Albert Parlier (1908-1960)
         Marr: Jul 30, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Earnest R. Compton

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Leonie May Compton

          AKA: Toots
         Born: May 20, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 1995
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Francis Coleman Wilson (1920-1991)
         Marr: Jun 8, 1940 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA


4 F Lottie K. Compton

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Thomas Smith Compton

         Born: Oct 9, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Betty Jean Lankford (1923-2000)
         Marr: Mar 24, 1945 - York Co., SC
       Spouse: Myrtle Inez Wells (1937-2023)
         Marr: Jul 3, 1982 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Callie Hilda Compton

         Born: Jul 30, 1928 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 9, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Aubrey Oakes (      -      )
       Spouse: Cecil Morris Carter (1929-2015)
         Marr: Mar 4, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



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Connie Michael Compton SFC, U.S. Army (Ret) and JoAnne Davis




Husband Connie Michael Compton SFC, U.S. Army (Ret)

         Born: Jul 27, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 2023
       Buried: Jul 13, 2023 - Fair Haven Mem. Pk., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Gerald Compton Sr. (1919-1955)
       Mother: Gertrude Seay (1921-1986)


     Marriage: 



Wife JoAnne Davis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Irvin Lane Davis Sr. (1923-1970)
       Mother: Margaret Virginia Bowles (1929-2021)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was 19 and she 17. He worked for O.K. Chapel, Inc., and she was a student. Married by Oscar Adams, Bapt. Min.
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Conrad David Compton and Frances Horsley




Husband Conrad David Compton

         Born: Nov 19, 1914 - VA
         Died: Jan 28, 1971
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: George Cabel Compton (1879-      )
       Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877-      )


     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Horsley

         Born: Oct 14, 1923 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 18, 2015 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Apr 21, 2015 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Claude Leonard Horsley (1893-1964)
       Mother: Bertha S. Minter (1902-      )




Children

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William Quince Minter and Cora Bell Compton




Husband William Quince Minter

          AKA: Buck, Willie
         Born: May 15, 1889 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 12, 1965 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 15, 1965 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Silas Othniel Minter (1849-Abt 1930)
       Mother: Lucy Theresa Eggleton (1852-Bef 1900)


     Marriage: May 12, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Cora Bell Compton

         Born: Nov 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 10, 1978 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )




Children
1 F Gracie B. Minter

         Born: Feb 6, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 26, 1923 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 27, 1923 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA



2 M Roy Lee Minter

         Born: May 15, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bettie Alice Pruitt (1911-      )
         Marr: Feb 10, 1932 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Clifton Ford Minter

         Born: Apr 17, 1918 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jan 5, 1984 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jan 7, 1984 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
       Spouse: Clara Elaine Murphy (1919-2012)
         Marr: Sep 2, 1939 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Frank Bradford Minter

         Born: Oct 1, 1919 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 22, 2000 - Chesapeake, Chesapeake (city), VA
       Buried:  - Rosewood Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach (City), VA
       Spouse: Viola Mae Barker (1919-1992)
         Marr: Oct 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Clyda Elizabeth Bell (1925-2014)


5 M Rubin Minter

         Born: 1921 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Curtis Minter

         Born: 1923 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Josephine Minter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Geraldine Minter

          AKA: Gerry
         Born: Feb 6, 1930 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 1, 2007 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 4, 2007 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: James Edwin Odell (1928-2012)
         Marr: Sep 23, 1950 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


9 M William Brownell Minter

          AKA: Bo
         Born: Dec 15, 1932 - NC
         Died: Oct 27, 2017 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Oct 31, 2017 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Mildred Lucille Jones (1931-2013)



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Henry Hutson Inman and Cuma Mae Compton




Husband Henry Hutson Inman

         Born: Nov 3, 1927 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 4, 2017
       Buried: Sep 9, 2017 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Henry Harrison Inman (1904-1987)
       Mother: Dora Ella Fuller (1904-1991)


     Marriage: May 27, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Cuma Mae Compton

         Born: 1927-1928 - Floyd Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a greenskeeper on a golf course, and she an inspector for DuPont Corp.
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David Joe Compton and Gennevieve Patricia Jackson




Husband David Joe Compton

         Born: Jun 1, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 2016 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 19, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Paul Harrison Compton (1906-1993)
       Mother: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959)


     Marriage: 1957-1958



Wife Gennevieve Patricia Jackson

          AKA: Pat
         Born: Feb 13, 1939 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 21, 2016 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 25, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Patricia Ann Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Johnny Dale Radford (living)



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Charlie Albert Pyron and Dona Bernine Compton




Husband Charlie Albert Pyron

         Born: Oct 28, 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 4, 1972 - Pelham, Caswell Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ruffin Comm. Cem., Ruffin, NC
     Marriage: May 6, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Lottie Kathleen Crowder (1911-1971) - Oct 16, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Dona Bernine Compton

         Born: Jan 12, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 14, 1929
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)




Children
1 M James Albert Pyron

         Born: Jun 23, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1942
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ruth Louise Tarkenton (1923-1998)
         Marr: Dec 19, 1941 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA


2 F Dora Louise Pyron

         Born: Jan 1, 1921 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 19, 2007
       Buried:  - Maryland Veterans Cem., Cheltenham, MD
       Spouse: Mike Campi (1921-1999)


3 F Clara Mae Pyron

         Born: Aug 1, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Abingdon Pl., Danville, VA
       Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Hillcrest Burial Pk., Chatham, VA
       Spouse: Edward Washington Shelton (1920-2002)
         Marr: Mar 8, 1941 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Pauline Beatrice Pyron

         Born: Aug 12, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 16, 2006 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Peninsula Mem. Pk., Newport News, VA
       Spouse: Roy Thomas McCubbins Jr. (1918-1996)
         Marr: Jan 18, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Jesse Edward Pyron

         Born: Oct 1, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 25, 2014 - Person Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 28, 2014 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Mary Rose Pleasants (1929-2005)
         Marr: Nov 13, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Dorothy Ann Pyron

         Born: Jun 25, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 8, 2019 - Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee, USA
       Buried: May 19, 2019 - Oak Ridge Mem. Pk., Oak Ridge, TN
       Spouse: John Louis Simpson Jr. (1920-2006)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1947 - Morehead, Guilford Co., NC


7 F Gloria Vivian Pyron

         Born: Sep 6, 1929 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 22, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 24, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Stafford Minter (1920-1978)
         Marr: Jul 20, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Artie Jennings Bonton (1923-1991)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1979 - Axton, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was 22 and she 18. Both born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. S/o Robert & Nannie Pyron; dau. of James M. & Martha Compton.
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Donnie Ray Compton and Vickie Ann Barbour




Husband Donnie Ray Compton

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


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


     Marriage: 

 Other Spouse: Paula McGowan (1951-2008) - Aft May 3, 1976



Wife Vickie Ann Barbour (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. Married by E.C. Eades, Pentecostal Holiness Minister. Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Donnie Ray Compton and Paula McGowan




Husband Donnie Ray Compton

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


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


     Marriage: Aft May 3, 1976

 Other Spouse: Vickie Ann Barbour



Wife Paula McGowan

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


Children

Notes: Marriage

May 3, 1976 is the date of his divorce from his 1st wife.
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James Robert Mills and Dora Anderson Compton




Husband James Robert Mills

         Born: Jan 25, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1993 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Jan 26, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Dora Anderson Compton

         Born: Feb 4, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 16, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


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




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single, and were married by Benjamin K. Chappell, Meth. Min.
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David Eugene Synder and Dorothy Compton




Husband David Eugene Synder (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Dorothy Compton

          AKA: Dot
         Born: Apr 23, 1932 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 2005 - Roanoke (city), VA
       Buried:  - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a brakeman, and she was a PBX operator (telephone). Married by W.O. Sheppard, Bapt. Min.
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Dothard James Compton and Hazel Ella Chester Wilson




Husband Dothard James Compton

         Born: Jun 12, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 21, 1998
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984)
       Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)


     Marriage: Nov 27, 1950 - Cherokee Co., SC



Wife Hazel Ella Chester Wilson

         Born: Nov 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 27, 2021 - Brian Center, Yanceyville, NC
       Buried: Mar 3, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Edward Letcher Wilson (1894-1987)
       Mother: Ethel Chester Harris (1905-1992)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Married in a civil ceremony.
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George E. Purdy and Eliza Compton




Husband George E. Purdy

         Born:  - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Feb 1, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Compton

         Born: 1842 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James M. Compton (1819-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)




Children
1 M James Miller Purdy

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 28, 1869 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 17, 1944 - Huntsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 21, 1944 - Ellisboro Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Tempie Jane Ashby (1875-1950)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1894 - Beaver Island, Stokes Co., NC


2 M George Ballard Purdy

         Born: 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Bertha E. Agee (1884-      )
         Marr: Mar 3, 1910 - Henry Co., VA



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Elmo Powell Compton Jr. and Vera Christine Wingfield




Husband Elmo Powell Compton Jr.

         Born: Jun 29, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1988 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)


     Marriage: May 29, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Vera Christine Wingfield

         Born: Feb 26, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 27, 2021
       Buried: Jan 3, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Webster Wingfield (1899-1975)
       Mother: Pearl Lou Rakes (1899-1989)



 Other Spouse: Harold Benjamin Gregory (1918-2016) - May 22, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Gwendolyn Leah Compton

          AKA: Gwen
         Born: Mar 25, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 2017 - Manteo, Dare Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Michael Owen Petrea (living)
       Spouse: Steven Lee Bricker (1954-2018)


2 M Elmo Powell Compton III (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Karen Marlynn Martin (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He did maintenance at DuPont Corp., and she was a clerk ant Woolworth's Dept. Store. Married by R.B. Burnett, Bapt. Min.
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Eugene Compton and Snowy Mae Hoskins




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886-      ) - Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Snowy Mae Hoskins

         Born: Sep 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Hilda B. Compton

         Born: 1909 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Lelia Odell Compton

         Born: Jul 29, 1910 - VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Houston Wells (1895-1936)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1933 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Ada Elizabeth Compton

         Born: Sep 24, 1914 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 6, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kermit Melvin Campbell (1910-1990)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


4 M James Woodrow Compton

         Born: Nov 7, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Vernia Elizabeth Scearce (1912-2000)
         Marr: Jun 22, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Ala B. Compton

         Born: Jan 20, 1919 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 27, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Herman Elisha Rupard (1912-2009)
         Marr: Nov 19, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Hazel Louise Compton

         Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 2017 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Walter Lee Stultz (1916-1980)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 M Calvin E. Compton

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Mae L. Compton

         Born: May 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 5, 2016 - Winter Park, Orange Co., FL
       Buried: Mar 11, 2016 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: William Thomas Marshall (1927-2005)
         Marr: 1948


9 M Herbert Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Mildred Ann Compton

         Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Strother Talbert Fulcher Sr. (1927-2010)
         Marr: May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA


11 M Franklin D. Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage

They were both single. Her marriage record transcription says she was born in Henry Co., Va., but her obituary says she was a native of Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Eugene Compton and Ida D. McKinney




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) - Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida D. McKinney

         Born: 1886 - Caswell Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage

He was a farmer. Both were once widowed. Married by R.L. Wingfield, Primitive Bapt. Min.
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Eugene Compton and Sarah Lou Shelton




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) - Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886-      ) - Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Lou Shelton

         Born: Aug 10, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1968 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945) - Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage

He was a farmer. He was twice widowed, and she once. Married by J.E. Burgess, Primitive Bapt. Min.
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Coy Everett Sink and Evelyn F. Compton




Husband Coy Everett Sink

         Born: Jul 31, 1916 - VA
         Died: May 11, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Apr 29, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Evelyn F. Compton

         Born: May 6, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2015 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Sep 2, 2015 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943)
       Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Their license was issued Apr. 28, 1944 in Wentworth, NC, and they were married by John P. Doris, Bapt. Min.



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