Early Southside Virginia Families



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Peter F. Frazier and Victoria Donavant




Husband Peter F. Frazier

         Born: Jan 1841 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 2, 1915
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
     Marriage: Apr 21, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Victoria Donavant

         Born: Dec 1845 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 1934 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Thomas Bolling Donavant (1807-      )
       Mother: Elizabeth A. Fowlkes (1810-      )




Children
1 F Alberta Maria Frazier

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Feb 22, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Apr 28, 1943 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Apr 29, 1943 - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
       Spouse: George Rufus Taylor (1861-1941)
         Marr: Jun 17, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Samuel Frazier

         Born: 1865 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M George Ulysses Frazier, Sr.

         Born: Mar 1870 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1943
       Buried:  - Ridgeway Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Kathryn Taylor (1884-1963)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Emily Frazier

          AKA: Emma
         Born: Apr 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Alfred Nathan Shelton, Sr. (1849-      )
         Marr: Jan 16, 1901 - Henry Co., VA


5 F Virginia Frazier

          AKA: Jennie
         Born: Jan 1878 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Simon Peter Frazier

         Born: Jun 5, 1879 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 11, 1966 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Margaret Lee Shelton (1886-1972)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1922 - Henry Co., VA


7 M Charles Douglas Frazier

         Born: Sep 2, 1882 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Julia Algie Burton (1889-1965)
         Marr: Jan 13, 1915 - Henry Co., VA


8 M Terry Frazier

         Born: Mar 1885 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 F Kate Frazier

          AKA: Katie
         Born: May 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Willie Turner (1883-      )
         Marr: Jan 29, 1905 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Victoria Donavant):

Both single.
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Willie Jackson Donavant and Claudia Ethel Minter




Husband Willie Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 10, 1892 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 13, 1981
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Joseph Jackson Donavant (1856-1928)
       Mother: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Claudia Ethel Minter

          AKA: Claudie
         Born: Apr 19, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 11, 1962
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA


       Father: Silas Jarard Minter (1860-1942)
       Mother: Lucinda Victoria Thomasson (1859-1935)




Children
1 M Clarence Curtis Donavant

         Born: Aug 9, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 17, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ora Jean Manning (1916-2003)
         Marr: Nov 28, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA


2 M Herbert Claiborne Donavant

          AKA: Doc
         Born: Apr 9, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 18, 2010 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 22, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Thelma Elizabeth McGuire (1924-2013)
         Marr: Oct 14, 1943 - Chesterfield Co., SC


3 M Marvin Arnold Donavant, Sr.

         Born: Aug 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 1994 - Charlottesville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Magdalene Wilson (living)


4 F Gladys Lee Donavant

         Born: Sep 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2012 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donavant Cem., Leatherwood, VA
       Spouse: John Andrew Johnston (1917-1955)
         Marr: May 29, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Robert Stuart Riddle (1912-1975)
         Marr: Jul 11, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Goldie Gertrude Donavant

         Born: Nov 27, 1924 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 15, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: John Ramsey McGuire (1921-1992)
         Marr: May 25, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Lois Carnell Donavant

          AKA: Connie
         Born: Nov 7, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 30, 2014 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Feb 1, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rudolph Valentino Steagall (1923-2001)
         Marr: Mar 1, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 F Ella Ward Donavant

         Born: Jul 6, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2018
       Buried: Mar 3, 2018 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Andrew Haley Wright (1926-2021)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1950 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Claudia Ethel Minter):

Their marriage record transcription says she was born 1893 but the 1900 census says Apr 1891.
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Alonzo Ramon Woodall and Lula Donigan




Husband Alonzo Ramon Woodall

         Born: Jun 15, 1882 - Nicholas Co., WV
         Died: Oct 3, 1961 - Lincoln Co., WV
       Buried:  - Fairview Memory Gdns., Hamlin, WV


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Woodall (1852-1928)
       Mother: Laura Agnes Henderson (1863-      )


     Marriage: 1923 - Lincoln Co., WV



Wife Lula Donigan

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Thomas Alonzo Shemwell and Mary L. Donigan




Husband Thomas Alonzo Shemwell

         Born: Feb 6, 1862 - KY
         Died: Apr 16, 1947 - Paducah (rural), McCracken Co., KY
       Buried: Apr 18, 1947 - Clarks River Cem., Paducah, KY
     Marriage: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
       Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933) - Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary L. Donigan):

Marr. by H.A. Brown, Min.
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Thomas Willis McCabe and Mary L. Donigan




Husband Thomas Willis McCabe

         Born: Dec 24, 1854 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1933 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: Dr., Abner McCabe (1831-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Susan Eleanor Gravely (1834-      )


     Marriage: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC



Wife Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. (1811-1880)
       Mother: Eleanor Gravely (1826-1905)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947) - Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Thomas Alonzo Shemwell):

Marr. by H.A. Brown, Min.
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Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr. and Eleanor Gravely




Husband Thomas Edward Donigan, Sr.

         Born: 1811 - England, Europe
         Died: Jun 18, 1880 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1845 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eleanor Gravely

         Born: Apr 1826 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 1905 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC


       Father: Lewis Gravely, Sr. (1795-1884)
       Mother: Rachel Martha Dyer (1797-1876)




Children
1 M Joseph G. Donigan

         Born: 1848 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Martha A. Donigan

          AKA: Pattie
         Born: Feb 16, 1850 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 24, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: King Solomon Agee (1853-1929)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1874 - Henry Co., VA


3 M George Donigan

         Born: 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Spotswood F. Donigan

          AKA: Spot
         Born: Dec 8, 1856 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 20, 1917 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 21, 1917 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 F Imogene Donigan

         Born: 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Thomas Edward Donigan, Jr.

         Born: 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Mary L. Donigan

          AKA: Mollie
         Born: Apr 29, 1865 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 13, 1941 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: May 15, 1941 - Salem Cem., Winston-Salem, NC
       Spouse: Thomas Alonzo Shemwell (1862-1947)
         Marr: Sep 15, 1885 - Winston Twsp., Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: Thomas Willis McCabe (1854-1933)
         Marr: Jul 5, 1911 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC


8 F Rachel Donigan

         Born: 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Eleanor Gravely):

Marriage bond dated Feb 10, 1845. Marr. by B.H. Wilson, Min.
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Ferdinand Binford Hodges and Eliza Sue Donley




Husband Ferdinand Binford Hodges

         Born: Jan 1896 - Sydnorsville, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Ferdinand Hodges (1873-Bef 1930)
       Mother: Mary Frances Bradley (1876-      )


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Sue Donley

         Born: Feb 28, 1906 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1985 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)




Children
1 F Josephine Lee Hodges

          AKA: Jo
         Born: Apr 14, 1922 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Melvin John Martin (1912-1998)
         Marr: Mar 5, 1973 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA


2 F Fannie Mae Hodges

         Born: 1926 - Gilliam, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Burton Ormand Casto, Sr. (1919-1974)
         Marr: 1943 - Kanawha Co., WV



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Russell Pearl Sherman and Emma Marie Donley




Husband Russell Pearl Sherman

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Emma Marie Donley

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 M Louis Earl Sherman (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Marlene Dorsey Lawrence



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Larry Eugene Donley and Gladys Claudine Whitehead




Husband Larry Eugene Donley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Larry Lawson Donley (1911-2003)
       Mother: Margaret Hundley (1912-2000)


     Marriage: 



Wife Gladys Claudine Whitehead

         Born: Nov 15, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 14, 1979 - Morehead City Hosp., Carteret Co., NC
       Buried:  - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Morris Brown Whitehead (1926-2005)
       Mother: Era Lucille Bondurant (1928-1993)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Gladys Claudine Whitehead):

Both single. He worked for Bassett Superior Lines & she for Blueridge Hardware & Supply. Marr. by D.M. White, Min.
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Larry Lawson Donley and Margaret Hundley




Husband Larry Lawson Donley

         Born: Mar 2, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 3, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)


     Marriage: Jun 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Margaret Hundley

         Born: Nov 20, 1912 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jan 25, 2000 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 28, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Francis Hundley (1884-1975)
       Mother: Sallie Lou Bousman (1888-1975)




Children
1 M Larry Eugene Donley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gladys Claudine Whitehead



Notes: Marriage (Margaret Hundley):

Both single.
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Nathaniel Gilmore Rigney and Mary Ann Donley




Husband Nathaniel Gilmore Rigney

          AKA: Nathan
         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1845 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Ann Donley

         Born: 1825 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Malinda A. Rigney

         Born: 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Nancy W. Rigney

         Born: Dec 18, 1849 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 30, 1931
       Buried:  - Matthews Mem. Presby. Ch. Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Goggin Adkins (1861-1955)
         Marr: Sep 8, 1880 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 M John James Rigney

         Born: 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Cornelia G. Jefferson (Abt 1861-      )
         Marr: Dec 16, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 F Martha J. Rigney

         Born: 1852 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M William Rigney

         Born: 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Owen Rigney

         Born: 1855 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Sarah A. Rigney

         Born: 1859 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 M Nathan Gilmore Rigney

         Born: Jun 1862 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 2, 1916 - Western State Hosp., Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - VA
       Spouse: Clara Belle Griggs (1870-      )
         Marr: Apr 3, 1885 - Caswell Co., NC
       Spouse: Mary E. Adkins (1870-      )
         Marr: Mar 19, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Nannie Ada Manning (1882-1958)
         Marr: Oct 5, 1907 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


9 F Lena I. Rigney

         Born: 1865 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Donley):

His parents not named. D/o James & Sary Donly. Marr. Oct. 14, 1845 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Robert Ray Donley and Carol Ann McBride




Husband Robert Ray Donley

         Born: Apr 4, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1988 - Seminole Co., Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 8, 1955 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC



Wife Carol Ann McBride

         Born: Jan 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 6, 2010 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Richard Oren Byrd


Children

Notes: Marriage (Carol Ann McBride):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Richard Oren Byrd):

2d marr.; both prev. div.; Marr. by J.R. Cole, Min.
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Eugene Rutledge Rigney and Ruby Christine Donley




Husband Eugene Rutledge Rigney

         Born: Feb 11, 1915 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 4, 2004 - Riverside Health Care Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Jul 7, 2004 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Charlie R. Rigney (1871-1953)
       Mother: Julia Evelyn Oakes (1881-1968)


     Marriage: Dec 29, 1951 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Christine Donley

         Born: Sep 30, 1921 - Tazewell Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 2020 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Christine Donley):

He single, she once div. She worked for Sale Knitting Mill. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Daniel Webster Hundley and Sally Ann Donley




Husband Daniel Webster Hundley

         Born: Mar 4, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 23, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Lee Hundley (1823/1826-1889)
       Mother: Charlotte Ann Dillion (Cir 1848-Abt 1893)


     Marriage: Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA



Wife Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)



 Other Spouse: Samuel Bradford Gusler (1898-1957) - Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Julia Mae Hundley

         Born: Jan 10, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Jul 24, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Willard Paul Potter (1906-1996)
         Marr: Jan 9, 1929 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Howard Clay Hundley

         Born: Aug 4, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1967 - Newport News (city), VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



3 F Kate Elizabeth Hundley

         Born: Jan 27, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 2000 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Lawrence Belcher (1911-1966)
         Marr: Jun 19, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


4 F Mary I. Hundley

         Born: 1919 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Divers Henry Hundley

         Born: Sep 24, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1975 - VA Medical Center, Salem, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Griffin (Cir 1924-      )
         Marr: 1941-1942


6 F Hazel Hundley

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Iris Hundley

         Born: 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Sally Ann Donley):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Samuel Bradford Gusler):

He single, she a wid.
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Samuel Bradford Gusler and Sally Ann Donley




Husband Samuel Bradford Gusler

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Jan 18, 1898 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Dec 11, 1957 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Thomas Jackson Donley (1868-1948)
       Mother: Hattie Lee Richardson (1875-1922)



 Other Spouse: Daniel Webster Hundley (1883-1926) - Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA


Children
1 F Pauline Cullar Gusler (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Jack Davis McGhee I



Notes: Marriage (Sally Ann Donley):

He single, she a wid.


Notes: Marriage (Daniel Webster Hundley):

Both single.
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Thomas Jackson Donley and Hattie Lee Richardson




Husband Thomas Jackson Donley

          AKA: Jack
         Born: Jan 31, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 15, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Anderson Donally (1831-      )
       Mother: Sarah Ann Pace (1837-      )


     Marriage: Mar 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Hattie Lee Richardson

         Born: Jun 11, 1875 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1922
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Richard Richardson, Sr. (1851-1942)
       Mother: Eliza Susan Eggleston (1851-1893)




Children
1 M Joseph Henry Donley

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Dec 25, 1893 - VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1937
       Buried: 



2 F Sally Ann Donley

         Born: Dec 11, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 10, 1950 - VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Daniel Webster Hundley (1883-1926)
         Marr: Apr 17, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Samuel Bradford Gusler (1898-1957)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


3 M John Donley

         Born: May 1897 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Andrew J. Donley

         Born: Feb 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M George T. Donley

         Born: 1900 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Robert Lee Donley

         Born: Aug 21, 1902 - Franklin Co., VA
         Died: Feb 11, 1976 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Irene F. Davis (1928-1976)
         Marr: Sep 11, 1948


7 F Eliza Sue Donley

         Born: Feb 28, 1906 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1985 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ferdinand Binford Hodges (1896-      )
         Marr: Jul 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA


8 F Lillian M. Donley

          AKA: Lillie
         Born: 1908 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



9 M Larry Lawson Donley

         Born: Mar 2, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 28, 2003 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 3, 2003 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret Hundley (1912-2000)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1930 - Henry Co., VA


10 F Beatrice Donley

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



11 F Gladys J. Donley

         Born: 1917 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Hattie Lee Richardson):

Both single.
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B. B. Donnahoe and Sarah F. Prince




Husband B. B. Donnahoe

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 22, 1886 - Bismarck, Hot Spring Co., AR



Wife Sarah F. Prince

         Born: 1868 - AL
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Donald Prince (1832-1915)
       Mother: Emily Trice Anderson (1828-1892)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Sarah F. Prince):

Marr. by W.M. Prince, Min.

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Thomas A. Draper and Mary Donnally




Husband Thomas A. Draper

         Born: Jul 11, 1866 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 28, 1939 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Charleston, WV


       Father: Thomas Jefferson Draper, Jr. (1837-1927)
       Mother: Adelphia Ann Thomasson (1841-1910)


     Marriage: Bet 1910 and 1920 - WV



Wife Mary Donnally

         Born: Nov 3, 1867 - Kanawha Co., WV
         Died: Jul 30, 1944 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried:  - Spring Hill Cem., Charleston, WV


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Donnally):

In the 1910 census, taken, Apr. 15, 1910, she's single, and the 1920 census, taken Jan. 4, 1920 they are married. Both census' were in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
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Paul Anthony Lawrence and Eileen Donner




Husband Paul Anthony Lawrence (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Charlie Samuel Lawrence (1901-1971)
       Mother: Ernestine Cordie Fuller (1900-1970)


     Marriage: 



Wife Eileen Donner (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Eileen Donner):

Both were once divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Albert Hassekk Donovant and Mamie A. Ingram




Husband Albert Hassekk Donovant

          AKA: Hass
         Born: May 27, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1933 - Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Thomas Donovant (1860-1935)
       Mother: Martha Susan Philpott (1869-1932)


     Marriage: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mamie A. Ingram

         Born: May 30, 1911 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 1989
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Lee Ingram (1873-1953)
       Mother: Betty Mary Eggleton (1878-1952)



 Other Spouse: Charles Aubrey Norman (1910-1980) - Oct 18, 1941 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mamie A. Ingram):

Both single.


Notes: Marriage (Charles Aubrey Norman):

He single., she a wid. He a construction manager. Married in a civil ceremony.
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John Moore and Beulah Donovant




Husband John Moore

         Born: Abt 1895 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1918-1919



Wife Beulah Donovant

         Born: Sep 6, 1900 - VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 30, 1969 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: William Madison Landreth (1902-1957) - 1935-1936

 Other Spouse: Luke Carter (1890-1965) - Sep 6, 1958 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 F Ionia Dell Moore

         Born: Mar 16, 1920 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (William Madison Landreth):

His 1st wife died Aug. 2, 1935.


Notes: Marriage (Luke Carter):

He 66, she 56. S/o J.E. & Mary Carter; D/o Mose & Alice Donovant. Marr. by F.E. Hopkins, Min.
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William Madison Landreth and Beulah Donovant




Husband William Madison Landreth

          AKA: Willie
         Born: Sep 10, 1902 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 28, 1957 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: 1935-1936



Wife Beulah Donovant

         Born: Sep 6, 1900 - VA
         Died: Jun 28, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Jun 30, 1969 - Meeks Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: John Moore (Abt 1895-      ) - 1918-1919

 Other Spouse: Luke Carter (1890-1965) - Sep 6, 1958 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 F Elizabeth H. Landreth

         Born: Mar 3, 1937 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 3, 2019 - Capella, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Aubrey J. Bullins Cem., Capella, NC
       Spouse: Aubrey Junior Bullins (1930-1990)
         Marr: Bef 1951


2 F Mary Alice Landreth

         Born: Sep 30, 1940 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Aug 4, 2018 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Holland Family Cem., Spray, NC
       Spouse: Elwood Sims (living)
       Spouse: Robert Marshall Hazelwood (1942-2012)
         Marr: 1969



Notes: Marriage (Beulah Donovant):

His 1st wife died Aug. 2, 1935.


Notes: Marriage (Luke Carter):

He 66, she 56. S/o J.E. & Mary Carter; D/o Mose & Alice Donovant. Marr. by F.E. Hopkins, Min.
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Wilson Carper Rakes and Ethel Dora Donovant




Husband Wilson Carper Rakes

         Born: Jan 17, 1911 - Ferrum, Franklin Co. VA
         Died: Mar 9, 1986 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1986 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Thaxton Rakes (1870-1947)
       Mother: Nancy Ann Janney (1876-1948)


     Marriage: Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)



 Other Spouse: Virgle Lee Keith (1922-2005) - Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dora Donovant):

He once div., she single. He worked for Burroughs White Chevrolet & she did textile work. Marr. by C.E. Otey, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Virgle Lee Keith):

2d marr., & prev. wid. Marr. by D. Westmoreland, Min.
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Virgle Lee Keith and Ethel Dora Donovant




Husband Virgle Lee Keith

         Born: Apr 11, 1922 - Wythe Co., VA
         Died: May 11, 2005 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 14, 2005 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)



 Other Spouse: Wilson Carper Rakes (1911-1986) - Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dora Donovant):

2d marr., & prev. wid. Marr. by D. Westmoreland, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Wilson Carper Rakes):

He once div., she single. He worked for Burroughs White Chevrolet & she did textile work. Marr. by C.E. Otey, Min.
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Gary Dean Donovant and Debra Kaye Finney




Husband Gary Dean Donovant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Debra Kaye Finney (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Thomas Finney (1933-1990)
       Mother: Lee Maryline Haley (1937-2019)



 Other Spouse: Henry Walter Roehl, Jr.


Children

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George Washington Donovant, Sr. and Susan C. Marshall




Husband George Washington Donovant, Sr.

         Born: Feb 1830 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1914
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Thomas Donovant (1807-      )
       Mother: Eliza Unknown (1809-      )


     Marriage: Abt 1852



Wife Susan C. Marshall

         Born: Apr 18, 1833 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 1, 1913
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Douglas Marshall (1786-1877)
       Mother: Susanna C. Weaver (1790-1883)




Children
1 M Nicholas Marshall Donavant

          AKA: Nick
         Born: Dec 29, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 17, 1922 - Donavant Cem., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: Roxanna Cobler (1858-1900)
         Marr: Dec 18, 1879 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Washington Donavant II

         Born: May 12, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1890
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Mary Fannie Cobler (1865-Bef 1899)
         Marr: Jan 24, 1882 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Joseph Jackson Donavant

          AKA: Joe
         Born: Jun 25, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 28, 1928
       Buried:  - Unnamed Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Jemima Daniel Grogan (1869-1959)
         Marr: Feb 13, 1887 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC


4 F Eliza Ann Donavant

         Born: Jun 1857 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 1931 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Fam. Cem., Horsepasture (near), Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: William Moses Wilson (1853-1933)
         Marr: Oct 16, 1886 - Henry Co., VA


5 M James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Fannie Cobler (1865-Bef 1899)
         Marr: May 26, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Susan Philpott (1869-1932)
         Marr: Mar 23, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Spencer Hollandsworth (1865-      )
         Marr: Aug 30, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Susan Jane Donavant

         Born: Jan 4, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1934 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Salem Moravian God's Acre, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Spouse: John Henry Oakley (1864-1940)
         Marr: Jan 29, 1885 - Henry Co., VA


7 F Louisa Donavant

          AKA: Lula
         Born: Feb 18, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



8 F Minnie Emma Donavant

         Born: Mar 7, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Feb 6, 1950 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Thomas Burley Merriman (1876-1935)
         Marr: 1893-1894


9 F Pamela Donavant

          AKA: Palmy
         Born: May 6, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 F Mary Donavant

         Born: 1877 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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James Thomas Donovant and Martha Susan Philpott




Husband James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Mar 23, 1899 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Susan Philpott

         Born: Aug 29, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1932
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Charles Philpott (1800-Bef 1880)
       Mother: Nancy R. Kingston (1833-      )




Children
1 M Albert Hassekk Donovant

          AKA: Hass
         Born: May 27, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1933 - Staunton, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mamie A. Ingram (1911-1989)
         Marr: May 27, 1927 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Martha Susan Philpott):

His 2d marriage is listed in "Henry County Register of Marriages, No. 2", pg. 32, line 34, 23 March 1899: J.T. Dunnavant, 39, widower, born/resides Henry Co., Va., farmer, S/o G.W. & S.E. Dunnavant, married M.S. Philpott, 29, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o C. & N.R. Philpott.
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James Thomas Donovant and Mary Spencer Hollandsworth




Husband James Thomas Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Dec 1860 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 26, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Washington Donovant, Sr. (1830-1914)
       Mother: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)


     Marriage: Aug 30, 1933 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Spencer Hollandsworth

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


       Father: John Hollandsworth (1824-      )
       Mother: Lucinda Carter (1827-      )



 Other Spouse: David B. Wells (1861-      ) - Apr 14, 1889 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Mary Spencer Hollandsworth):

Both were widowed.


Notes: Marriage (David B. Wells):

Both single.
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James W. Donovant and Ethel Dale Sands




Husband James W. Donovant

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Mar 12, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 29, 1990
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )


     Marriage: Nov 23, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ethel Dale Sands

         Born: Jan 28, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 11, 1980
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Walter Lee Sands (1882-      )
       Mother: Margaret Lou Brim (1885-1965)




Children
1 F Ethel Dora Donovant

         Born: Jan 21, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 17, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Wilson Carper Rakes (1911-1986)
         Marr: Oct 2, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Virgle Lee Keith (1922-2005)
         Marr: Dec 5, 1987 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Roy Lee Donovant

         Born: Aug 23, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2023
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Ora Diane Kendrick (living)
       Spouse: Sylvia Ann Joyner (1947-      )
         Marr: Jul 18, 1978 - Williamsburg, VA
       Spouse: Faye Unknown (living)



Notes: Marriage (Ethel Dale Sands):

Both single.
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James Yelverton Donovant and Lois Inez Murphy




Husband James Yelverton Donovant

         Born: Dec 30, 1909 - McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Jan 6, 1981 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Jan 8, 1981 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
     Marriage: Feb 18, 1939 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Lois Inez Murphy

         Born: Jan 20, 1914 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jun 4, 1997 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: James M. Murphy (1889-1953)
       Mother: Pearl G. Land (1889-1969)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lois Inez Murphy):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Kenneth Glenwood Donovant and Sara Shorter




Husband Kenneth Glenwood Donovant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Sherman Donovant (1909-1997)
       Mother: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)


     Marriage: 



Wife Sara Shorter (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Edward Lemuel Purdy and Louise Donovant




Husband Edward Lemuel Purdy

         Born: Mar 18, 1917 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Jan 8, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
     Marriage: Bef 1951



Wife Louise Donovant

         Born: Sep 18, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 26, 2022 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 2022 - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA


       Father: Harry W. Donovant (1906-1933)
       Mother: Mallie Frances Alley (1911-2000)




Children
1 F Jo Ann Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Calvin Wetzell Ramsey
       Spouse: Bobby Lee Lawson (living)


2 M Eddie L. Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Darlene Unknown (living)


3 F Deborah Lynn Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sherman Leon Hopkins (living)
       Spouse: Donald Eugene Stanley


4 M Thomas Gregory Purdy

         Born: May 1, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


5 M Donald K. Purdy (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Louise Donovant):

Their eldest dau., Jo Ann, was born Mar. 2, 1951.
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Ronnie Jay Donovant and Judy Ann Washburn




Husband Ronnie Jay Donovant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Sherman Donovant (1909-1997)
       Mother: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)


     Marriage: 



Wife Judy Ann Washburn (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wilson Washburn, Sr. (1919-2008)
       Mother: Mary Katherine Murphy (1918-2010)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy Ann Washburn):

He 20, she 19. 1st marr. & born Va. S/o William Sherman Donovant & Dorothy Amos; D/o John Wilson Washburn, Jr. & Mary Murphy. Marr. Nov. 26, 1969 in Martinsville, Va., by J.R. Cole, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.; Div. Sep. 26, 1977 in Martinsville, Va.
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Ronnie Jay Donovant and Judy Louise Palmer




Husband Ronnie Jay Donovant (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Sherman Donovant (1909-1997)
       Mother: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)


     Marriage: 



Wife Judy Louise Palmer (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: David Nashawaty


Children

Notes: Marriage (Judy Louise Palmer):

He 28, she 25. 2nd marr., both div. & born Va. S/o William Sherman Donovant & Dorothy Amos; D/o Carl Walter Palmer & Helen Louise Flanagan. Marr. Oct. 28, 1977 in Martinsville, Va., by J.W. Woody, Min.


Notes: Marriage (David Nashawaty):

Both single. Marr. by F.L. Campe, Min.
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Roy Lee Donovant and Ora Diane Kendrick




Husband Roy Lee Donovant

         Born: Aug 23, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)


     Marriage: 



Wife Ora Diane Kendrick (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ora Diane Kendrick):

Both single. He worked in a sawmill. Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Roy Lee Donovant and Sylvia Ann Joyner




Husband Roy Lee Donovant

         Born: Aug 23, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)


     Marriage: Jul 18, 1978 - Williamsburg, VA



Wife Sylvia Ann Joyner

         Born: Mar 8, 1947 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sylvia Ann Joyner):

2d marriage for both; both prev. divorced. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Roy Lee Donovant and Faye Unknown




Husband Roy Lee Donovant

         Born: Aug 23, 1941 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 23, 2023
       Buried: 


       Father: James W. Donovant (1903-1990)
       Mother: Ethel Dale Sands (1907-1980)


     Marriage: 



Wife Faye Unknown (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Sherman Dean Donovant and Sondra Ann Price




Husband Sherman Dean Donovant

         Born: Apr 25, 1939 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 1960 - USAF Hosp. Dover AFB, DE
       Buried: Sep 19, 1960 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Sherman Donovant (1909-1997)
       Mother: Dorothy Florence Amos (1914-2008)


     Marriage: 



Wife Sondra Ann Price (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: William Dalton Price, Sr. (1915-2013)
       Mother: Leone Saunders (1918-2011)



 Other Spouse: Charles Michael Wade


Children

Notes: Marriage (Sondra Ann Price):

Both 20, single & born Martinsville, Va. He was in the U.S. Air Force. S/o William Sherman Donovant & Dorothy Amos; D/o William Dalton Price & Leone Saunders. Marr. Nov. 7, 1959 in Martinsville, Va., by R.H. Forrester, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Charles Michael Wade):

He 25, she 23. His 1st & her 2nd marr.; she prev. Both worked at DuPont.; he engineer & she a secretary. Marr. Mar. 23, 1963 in Martinsville, Va., by W.M. Lockett, Jr., Min.
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Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr. and Susanna E. Donovant




Husband Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr.

         Born: Jun 4, 1895 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 21, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawson Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Dec 17, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Susanna E. Donovant

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Mar 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 17, 1972 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: James Edward Pratt (1905-1964) - Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M Elijah Lee Thompson, Jr.

         Born: Feb 11, 1919 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 26, 1967 - Westfield, Union Co., NJ
       Buried:  - Goodwill Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Odessa Irene Manuel (1922-2018)
         Marr: Mar 18, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Nellie Elizabeth Thompson

         Born: Jul 26, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 28, 1960 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 30, 1960 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Warren Harden Carter (1922-1993)
         Marr: Aug 11, 1941 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Thomas Green Purdy (1932-1979)
         Marr: Jul 28, 1952 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Susanna E. Donovant):

Married in a civil ceremony.


Notes: Marriage (James Edward Pratt):

Marr. by P.M. Roberts, Min., in his home.
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James Edward Pratt and Susanna E. Donovant




Husband James Edward Pratt

          AKA: Edwin
         Born: Apr 13, 1905 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 24, 1964 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 26, 1964 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: Alpheus Daniel Pratt, Sr. (1865-1936)
       Mother: Mary Jane Martin (1869-1959)


     Marriage: Jun 30, 1950 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Susanna E. Donovant

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Mar 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 14, 1972 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 17, 1972 - Pratt Family Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Mosely Donovant (1855-      )
       Mother: Alice Dell Curry (1882-      )



 Other Spouse: Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr. (1895-1949) - Dec 17, 1917 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


Children

Notes: Marriage (Susanna E. Donovant):

Marr. by P.M. Roberts, Min., in his home.


Notes: Marriage (Elijah Lee Thompson, Sr.):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Thomas Donovant and Eliza Unknown




Husband Thomas Donovant

         Born: 1807 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Eliza Unknown

         Born: 1809 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah Donavant

         Born: 1828 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David M. Smith (1816-      )
         Marr: Mar 26, 1845 - Henry Co., VA


2 M George Washington Donovant, Sr.

         Born: Feb 1830 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1914
       Buried:  - Dunavant Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Susan C. Marshall (1833-1913)
         Marr: Abt 1852


3 F Ann Elizabeth Donavant

          AKA: Eliza
         Born: 1832 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: John Warrior Marshall, Sr. (1820-      )
         Marr: Jun 30, 1849 - Henry Co., VA



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Ira Douglas Dooley and Bonnie Estelle Lewey




Husband Ira Douglas Dooley

         Born: Aug 7, 1914 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 8, 1995 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA


       Father: William Washington Dooley, Sr. (1891-1974)
       Mother: Dora Love Allen (1897-1991)


     Marriage: Apr 14, 1954 - Bland Co., VA



Wife Bonnie Estelle Lewey

         Born: Dec 20, 1928 - Gilliam, McDowell Co., WV
         Died: Mar 4, 1989 - Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Bonnie Estelle Lewey):

He 29, she 25. 2nd marr, both prev. div. He a soldier & she a sales lady. S/o William Washington Dooley & Dora Love Allen; D/o David Henry Lewey & Nancy Susan Adams. Marr. by J.B. Underwood, Min.
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Dr., Larry Eugene Stone and Vickie Diane Dooley




Husband Dr., Larry Eugene Stone

         Born: Feb 12, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 10, 2006 - Oakwood, Hall Co., GA
       Buried: Sep 14, 2006 - Rogers Cem., McColl, Marlboro Co., SC


       Father: Rev., Irvin Eugene Stone (1925-2015)
       Mother: Colleen Elizabeth Akers (1929-2000)


     Marriage: 



Wife Vickie Diane Dooley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Vickie Diane Dooley):

He 18, she 19. 1st marr. & born Va. S/o Irvin Eugene Stone & Colleen Elizabeth Akers; D/o Theodore Ronald Dooley & Virginia Adele Butts. Marr. Jul. 6, 1968, Martinsville, Va., by C.F. Horne, Min.
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William Dooley and Leatrice Joy Prince




Husband William Dooley

          AKA: Bill
         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Leatrice Joy Prince

         Born: Mar 20, 1914 - Ricardo, Kleberg Co., TX
         Died: Mar 23, 1997
       Buried: 


       Father: Edward Lee Prince (1883-1955)
       Mother: Annie Duchess Cochran (1887-1971)



 Other Spouse: Varvel Draper (Cir 1908-      ) - Jul 1, 1929 - Hughes Co., OK


Children
1 F Dorothy J. Dooley (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Washington Dooley, Jr. and Beulah Maxine Franklin




Husband William Washington Dooley, Jr.

         Born: Aug 18, 1924 - VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1983 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA
       Buried:  - Crestview Mem. Pk., South Hill, VA


       Father: William Washington Dooley, Sr. (1891-1974)
       Mother: Dora Love Allen (1897-1991)


     Marriage: Sep 2, 1944 - Northfork, McDowell Co., WV



Wife Beulah Maxine Franklin

         Born: Mar 25, 1924 - Jenkinjones, WV
         Died: Jun 20, 2004
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Beulah Maxine Franklin):

Divorced in Norfolk, Va.
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Samuel Cornelius Harger and Charlotte Maurice Doolin




Husband Samuel Cornelius Harger (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Charlotte Maurice Doolin

         Born: Jun 28, 1931 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 2024 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 19, 2024 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Ray Langston Barber

 Other Spouse: Mickey Louie Barton (1927-2000) - Aug 2, 1986 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Carroll William Holland, Sr. (1922-2006) - Jan 10, 2001 - Halifax Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Maurice Doolin):

His 2d marr., her 3d; both prev. div. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Ray Langston Barber):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Mickey Louie Barton):

Both prev. div. Marr. by W.A. Hall, Min.
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Carroll William Holland, Sr. and Charlotte Maurice Doolin




Husband Carroll William Holland, Sr.

         Born: Dec 24, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 24, 2006 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Charlie Franklin Holland (1893-1968)
       Mother: Hattie Blanche Wells (1897-1987)


     Marriage: Jan 10, 2001 - Halifax Co., VA



Wife Charlotte Maurice Doolin

         Born: Jun 28, 1931 - Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 16, 2024 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: May 19, 2024 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA

 Other Spouse: Ray Langston Barber

 Other Spouse: Samuel Cornelius Harger

 Other Spouse: Mickey Louie Barton (1927-2000) - Aug 2, 1986 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ray Langston Barber):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Samuel Cornelius Harger):

His 2d marr., her 3d; both prev. div. Marr. by M.T. Souell, Min.; Div. Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Mickey Louie Barton):

Both prev. div. Marr. by W.A. Hall, Min.
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Gordon Stewart Hankins and Edith Marie Doolin




Husband Gordon Stewart Hankins

         Born: Nov 1, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 15, 2002 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Walter Stacy Hankins, Sr. (1900-1987)
       Mother: Birdie Regina Wilson (1900-1990)


     Marriage: Jun 17, 1948 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Edith Marie Doolin

         Born: Nov 16, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 7, 1968 - Durham Hosp., Durham, NC
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Edith Marie Doolin):

Both single. He a mill worker. Marr. by H.T. Hardway, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Verbon Travis Rives and Lula Lassiter Dooly




Husband Verbon Travis Rives (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Oscar Rives (1901-1984)
       Mother: Minnie Lee Ballew (1905-1984)


     Marriage: 



Wife Lula Lassiter Dooly

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Charles L. Doome and Della Susan McGhee




Husband Charles L. Doome

         Born: Abt 1873 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 31, 1908 - Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., KY



Wife Della Susan McGhee

         Born: Oct 8, 1875 - Lincoln Co., WV
         Died: Feb 1968 - Winter Park, Orange Co., FL
       Buried:  - Palm Cem., Winter Park, FL


       Father: George Washington McGhee (1848-1938)
       Mother: Evaline V. May (1855-1937)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Della Susan McGhee):

He 35, she 26. 1st marr. & born WV. He a telegrapher. S/o C.L. Doome, born Va., & Jeneva Woods, born WV; D/o George McGhee, born Va., & Evaline May, born WV. Marr. by R. Meek, Min.
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William Forest Parcell and Lillian Doram




Husband William Forest Parcell

         Born: Apr 28, 1909 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 7, 1966 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VA


       Father: Isaac Pedigo Parcell (1882-1935)
       Mother: Lillian Therese Franklin (1871-1958)


     Marriage: Aft Jun 7, 1945



Wife Lillian Doram

         Born: Cir 1912
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Joe D. Dority and Dorothy Ardilla Prince




Husband Joe D. Dority

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Dorothy Ardilla Prince (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Loyd Seaborn Prince (1917-1998)
       Mother: Julia Ardella Coffee (1914-1992)




Children

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Amos Green Dorman and Lola Purtle




Husband Amos Green Dorman

         Born: Mar 3, 1886 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died:  - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
       Buried: 


       Father: Green Washington Dorman, Jr. (1859-1946)
       Mother: Mary Frances Urrey (1859-1935)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1904 - Nevada Co., AR



Wife Lola Purtle

         Born: 1886 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Madison Grady Fuller and Carrie Alta Dorman




Husband Madison Grady Fuller

         Born: Aug 6, 1896 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: May 16, 1972 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR
       Buried: 


       Father: Marion Fuller (1866-1946)
       Mother: Sarah Smith (1869-Abt 1956)


     Marriage: Aug 4, 1917 - AR



Wife Carrie Alta Dorman

         Born: Jul 27, 1898 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Nov 8, 1987 - Houston, Harris Co., TX
       Buried: 


       Father: Green Washington Dorman, Jr. (1859-1946)
       Mother: Mary Frances Urrey (1859-1935)




Children
1 M Wilmer Ray Fuller

         Born: Aug 19, 1918 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Jul 14, 1974 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mildred Olive Wilkie (1920-1996)
         Marr: 1939 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR


2 F Eula Fuller

         Born: 1920 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Ual Austin Fuller

         Born: Mar 6, 1920 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Mar 31, 1994 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR
       Buried:  - Wesson Cem., Wesson, Union Co., AR
       Spouse: Rosalie Toia (1910-1995)
         Marr: 1945 - New York City, NY
       Spouse: Hilda Cameron (1928-2016)
         Marr: Abt 1964 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR


4 F Elsie Odelle Fuller

         Born: 1922 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Malcolm Donald Hicks (1920-      )
         Marr: May 29, 1942 - Union Co., AR


5 F Joyce Fuller

         Born: May 2, 1924 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Oct 13, 2017 - Farmerville, Union Par., LA
       Buried: Oct 16, 2017 - Rest Haven Mem. Gdns., Norphlet, AR
       Spouse: George Joseph Wilkie, Jr. (1918-1994)
         Marr: Nov 1, 1941 - Union Co., AR


6 F Dorothy Jean Fuller

         Born: Oct 1928 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James Edward Bridges, Sr. (1924-      )
         Marr: Nov 3, 1946 - Union Co., AR


7 M Obie Grady Fuller (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margaret Ann Bearden (living)
       Spouse: Peggy Jean Harrod (living)
       Spouse: Jean E. Axum (living)
       Spouse: Frances Anne Sparks


8 M Billy Doyle Fuller (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Sarah Moore (living)



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Green Washington Dorman, Jr. and Mary Frances Urrey




Husband Green Washington Dorman, Jr.

         Born: Dec 28, 1859 - AR
         Died: Oct 19, 1946 - AR
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 30, 1880 - Lafayette Co., AR



Wife Mary Frances Urrey

         Born: Aug 13, 1859 - Hurricane Hill, LA
         Died: Feb 22, 1935
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Martha Ann Dorman

         Born: Jan 26, 1882 - AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: C. Earnest Purtle (1886-      )
         Marr: Sep 11, 1905 - Clark Co., AR


2 M Rev., William Edgar Dorman

         Born: Mar 30, 1884 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Jun 19, 1958 - El Dorado, Union Co., AR
       Buried:  - Crossroads Cem., Louann, AR
       Spouse: Zillian Alma Kidd (1892-      )
         Marr: Jun 9, 1912 - Hope, AR


3 M Amos Green Dorman

         Born: Mar 3, 1886 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died:  - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lola Purtle (1886-      )
         Marr: Dec 26, 1904 - Nevada Co., AR


4 F Mary Frances Dorman

         Born: Jul 2, 1888 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George F. Herring (1868-      )
         Marr: Nov 12, 1911 - Nevada Co., AR


5 F Cenia Alice Dorman

         Born: Aug 28, 1890
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 M Ernest Lee Dorman

         Born: Dec 11, 1892 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: 1897 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
       Buried: 



7 F Minia Lena Dorman

         Born: Feb 2, 1896 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: David L. Stewart (1886-      )
         Marr: Dec 29, 1912 - Nevada Co., AR


8 F Carrie Alta Dorman

         Born: Jul 27, 1898 - Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR
         Died: Nov 8, 1987 - Houston, Harris Co., TX
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Madison Grady Fuller (1896-1972)
         Marr: Aug 4, 1917 - AR




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