James Oliver Nance and Maggie Susan Gilley
Husband James Oliver Nance
Born: Aug 16, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 4, 1943 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: Nov 6, 1943 - Unnamed Cem., Irisburg, VA
Father: John Riley Nance (1859-1936) Mother: Emma Jackson Earles (1864-1934)
Marriage: Oct 16, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Maggie Susan Gilley
Born: Nov 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Nathaniel Gilley (1865-1935) Mother: Rosa Belle McDaniel (1863-Bef 1900)
Children
1 M Dorsey Lawrence Nance
Born: Jan 23, 1921 - VA Died: Apr 5, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VASpouse: Erna Ennings Martin (1915-1987) Marr: Sep 23, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Maggie Susan Gilley):
Malley Lee Gilley and Mildred Lorene Kidd
Husband Malley Lee Gilley
Born: Aug 28, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jack G. Gilley (1902-1988) Mother: Nora Pearl O'Dell (1909-1983)
Marriage: Apr 9, 1950 - Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Mildred Lorene Kidd
Born: Jun 7, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 3, 2023 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Fulton Kidd, Sr. (1904-1992) Mother: Hester Kate Wilson (1907-1980)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Lorene Kidd):
Apr. 9, 1950 is the date of their marriage license; the actual marr. date hasn't been located yet. They probably married on the 9th, as was common for those traveling from Virginia, but it could have been a day or two later.
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Otis John Newman and Mamie Lester Gilley
Husband Otis John Newman
Born: May 7, 1909 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 17, 1972 Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Walker Newman (1881-1952) Mother: Ida Belle Meeks (1886-1940)
Marriage: Sep 30, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mamie Lester Gilley
Born: Apr 2, 1909 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1991 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: James Madison Gilley (1860-Bef 1942) Mother: Lula Frances Meeks (1870-1942)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Lester Gilley):
Both 30, & single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Pittsylvania Co., Va. He did textile work. S/o John Walker Newnam & Ida Belle Meeks; D/o James Madison Gilley & Loula Frances Meeks. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min. Note: Although the OMC spells his surname as Newnam, his tombstone shows Newman.
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Peter Tonnie Turner and Martha Jane Gilley
Husband Peter Tonnie Turner
Born: May 11, 1867 - Smith River Dist., Patrick Co., VA Died: May 14, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 15, 1942 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Tyler Turner (1839-1914) Mother: Mary Ann Clark (1845- )
Marriage:
Wife Martha Jane Gilley
Born: Dec 24, 1879 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 1969 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Children
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Marvin Lee Gilley and Shirley June Overby
Husband Marvin Lee Gilley
Born: Jan 14, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 2006 - Grayson Co., VA Buried: - Haven of Rest Bible Ch. Cem., Grayson Co., VA
Father: Riley Pete Gilley (1913-1997) Mother: Mae Eldean O'Dell (1918-1999)
Marriage: Sep 7, 1963 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Wife Shirley June Overby
Born: Jun 25, 1943 - Peters Creek, Stokes Co., NC Died: Jun 29, 2005 Buried: - Peters Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lawsonville, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Shirley June Overby):
Both single. He a contractor & she worked for Bassett-Walker Knitting Co. Marr. by D.L. Ferguson, Min.
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Willis Mahon and Mary Gilley
Husband Willis Mahon
Born: 1794 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary Gilley
Born: 1793 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Gilley, Jr. ( - ) Mother: Mary Bateman ( - )
Children
1 F Araminda Mullen Mahon
Born: 1822 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Jackson Stratton (1816- ) Marr: Aug 23, 1837 - Henry Co., VA
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William J. Gilley and Mary Gilley
Husband William J. Gilley
Born: 1796 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 8, 1822 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Gilley
AKA: Polly Born: 1803 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Malinda Gilley
Born: 1824-1830 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Anna Gilley
AKA: Ann Born: May 1825 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Bennett Cox (1829- ) Marr: May 5, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Sarah Gilley
Born: Mar 1827 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William A. Cox (1828- ) Marr: Abt 1851
4 M John W. Gilley
Born: 1831 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Ann Covington (1834- ) Marr: Dec 21, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Mary Gilley
Born: 1833-1840 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Daniel H. Gilley, Sr.
Born: Feb 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Elizabeth Turner (1839- ) Marr: Feb 14, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Robert Gilley
Born: 1839-1841 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M William R. Gilley
Born: Jan 20, 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VASpouse: Martha Wade Flanagan (1844-1928) Marr: May 27, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
9 F Louisa Gilley
Born: 1844 - VA Died: Buried:
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Zeb Dewey Smith and Mary A. Gilley
Husband Zeb Dewey Smith
Born: Feb 13, 1901 - Davidson Co., NC Died: Jul 27, 1966 - Lexington Mem. Hosp., Lexington, NC Buried: Jul 29, 1966 - Lexington City Cem., Lexington, NCMarriage: Oct 9, 1920 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary A. Gilley
Born: 1903 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 1925 - Leaksville Gen. Hosp., Leaksville, NC Buried: Feb 7, 1925 - Gilley Cem., Irisburg, VA
Father: Harrison Gilley (1854-1936) Mother: Mary Jane Turner (1871-1918)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary A. Gilley):
Hardin Wilson and Mary E. Gilley
Husband Hardin Wilson
Born: 1862 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 25, 1890 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Gilley
Born: 1869 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Haywood Gilley (1843- ) Mother: Martha Higgs (1839- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Gilley):
James Carl Hyler and Mary Frances Gilley
Husband James Carl Hyler
Born: Jan 17, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 13, 1963 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Aug 15, 1963 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Oct 8, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Frances Gilley
Born: May 20, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 2012 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: Roger Gray Griffin (1922-1992) - Dec 7, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Herman Warren Hopper (1923-1996) - Oct 20, 1981 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 F Roma Ann Hyler
Born: Aug 27, 1950 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 7, 2010 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
2 F Cynthia Hyler
Born: Oct 23, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 28, 2021 - Kernersville, NC Buried: Nov 1, 2021 - Bunker Hill Comm. Cem., Kernersville, NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Gilley):
Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Roger Gray Griffin):
Marr. by A.C. Elliott, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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Roger Gray Griffin and Mary Frances Gilley
Husband Roger Gray Griffin
Born: Jan 30, 1922 - Germanton, Stokes Co., NC Died: May 16, 1992 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Dec 7, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Frances Gilley
Born: May 20, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 2012 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: James Carl Hyler (1924-1963) - Oct 8, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Herman Warren Hopper (1923-1996) - Oct 20, 1981 - Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Frances Gilley):
Marr. by A.C. Elliott, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
Notes: Marriage (James Carl Hyler):
Herman Warren Hopper and Mary Frances Gilley
Husband Herman Warren Hopper
Born: May 21, 1923 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 2, 1996 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Dec 4, 1996 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Oct 20, 1981 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Mary Frances Gilley
Born: May 20, 1932 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 2012 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: James Carl Hyler (1924-1963) - Oct 8, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Roger Gray Griffin (1922-1992) - Dec 7, 1963 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (James Carl Hyler):
Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Roger Gray Griffin):
Marr. by A.C. Elliott, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.
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Willis Andrew Gilley and Mary Lillian Gilley
Husband Willis Andrew Gilley
Born: Dec 25, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 27, 1997 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Gillie (1871-1975) Mother: Mary Jane Purdy (1867-1959)
Marriage: Dec 26, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary Lillian Gilley
AKA: Lelia Born: Jul 19, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 13, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Children
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Walter Thomas Jarrett and Mary Lula Gilley
Husband Walter Thomas Jarrett
Born: Apr 24, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 1949 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Moore Jarrett (1820-1912) Mother: Mary Jane Leake (1836-1914)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Lula Gilley
Born: Aug 18, 1881 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 21, 1968 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
Children
1 M Thomas Livingston Jarrett
Born: Nov 16, 1900 - Sanville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 15, 1988 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VASpouse: Margaret C. Linkletter (1906- ) Marr: 1927-1928Spouse: Lena Blanch Munsey (1906-1978) Marr: Dec 23, 1942 - Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA
2 M Oscar L. Jarrett
Born: 1903 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Blanche Estelle Jarrett
Born: 1905 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M John W. Jarrett
Born: 1908 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M J. Bunyan Jarrett
Born: Oct 10, 1909 - VA Died: Apr 19, 1937 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Iona Z. Holley (Abt 1912- ) Marr: Bef 1931
6 F Elois D. Jarrett
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Ervin James Jarrett
Born: 1914 - VA Died: 1968 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
8 M Ersell Jarrett
Born: 1914 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Irene Jarrett
Born: Jul 1916 - VA Died: Buried:
10 M Alonzo Jarrett
AKA: Lonz Born: Dec 1919 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lula Gilley):
Leonard Lee Oliver and Mary Magdalene Gilley
Husband Leonard Lee Oliver
Born: Mar 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1985 Buried:Marriage: Oct 2, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Magdalene Gilley
Born: Aug 10, 1933 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 3, 2016 Buried:
Father: Buster Brown Gilley (1902-1962) Mother: Annie Cora Eggleston (1909-2000)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Magdalene Gilley):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by CF. Horne, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Peter W. Robertson and Matilda Caroline Gilley
Husband Peter W. Robertson
Born: Abt 1835 - NC Died: 1907 Buried:Marriage: Jul 10, 1864 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Matilda Caroline Gilley
Born: Nov 20, 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 3, 1925 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:
Father: Alfred Gilley (1818- ) Mother: Harriet Cayton (1821- )
Children
1 F Mary Lee Robertson
Born: 1873 - NC Died: 1953 Buried:Spouse: Bolden McGuire (1865-1913) Marr: Jan 13, 1897 - Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Matilda Caroline Gilley):
William Wesley Odle and Matilda Caroline Gilley
Husband William Wesley Odle
AKA: Wes Born: 1826 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1859 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: George Washington Odle, Sr. (1797-1872) Mother: Nellie H. Brim (1801-Bef 1873)
Marriage: Jan 13, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Matilda Caroline Gilley
AKA: Tildie Born: Aug 1824 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Peter Gilley (1801- ) Mother: Arrenia Murphy (1806-1874)
Children
1 F Mary Ann Odle
Born: Dec 18, 1848 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 26, 1939 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Harden Columbus Hopkins, Jr. (1850-1918) Marr: Jan 7, 1869 - Patrick Co., VA
2 F Sarah Jane Odle
AKA: Sallie Born: 1849 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M William Fountain O'Dell
Born: Jun 1852 - VA Died: Bef Apr 24, 1930 Buried:Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1854-1934) Marr: Dec 2, 1875 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Martha Letitia Odle
AKA: Dink Born: 1856-1858 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Matilda Caroline Gilley):
Consent of Peter and Arria Gilley. Marr. by O. Minter, Min.
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Edward T. Seay and Millicent Gilley
Husband Edward T. Seay
Born: 1856-1859 - VA Died: Bef 1931 Buried:Marriage: Apr 17, 1883 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Millicent Gilley
AKA: Millie, Nellie Born: 1865 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Benjamin F. Seay
Born: 1890 - NC Died: Buried:
2 M Grover C. Seay
Born: 1892 - NC Died: Buried:
3 F Loula Virginia Seay
Born: Jan 16, 1895 - NC Died: Nov 23, 1973 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 25, 1973 - First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Ollief Turner Chambers (1896-1961) Marr: Jun 11, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Roy L. Seay
Born: 1899 - NC Died: Buried:
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Lonnie Stedman Neal and Minnie M. Gilley
Husband Lonnie Stedman Neal
Born: Jan 7, 1881 - Chatham Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1958 - Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., NC Buried: Nov 30, 1958 - Cedarwood Cem., Roanoke Rapids, NCMarriage: Sep 17, 1905 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Minnie M. Gilley
Born: Sep 7, 1886 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 5, 1961 - Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., NC Buried: Jul 6, 1961 - Cedarwood Cem., Roanoke Rapids, NC
Father: Pinkney Spencer Gilley (1861-1944) Mother: Julia Emeline Patterson (1861-1953)
Children
1 M Robert Tuttle Neal
Born: May 3, 1916 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 27, 1995 - Burlington, Alamance Co., NC Buried: - Alamance Mem. Pk., Burlington, NCSpouse: Eva Mae Self (1914-1998) Marr: Jan 5, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Minnie M. Gilley):
Stephen Terry Turner and Nancy Gilley
Husband Stephen Terry Turner
Born: 1805 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 4, 1828 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Gilley
Born: 1807 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Manson Turner
Born: 1829 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Hardin Turner
Born: 1832 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Louisa Turner
Born: 1835 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Elizabeth Turner
Born: Jun 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Daniel H. Gilley, Sr. (1838- ) Marr: Feb 14, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
5 M John Turner
Born: 1840 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Mary Turner
Born: 1842 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Stephen Turner
Born: 1846 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M George Turner
Born: 1846 - VA Died: Buried:
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Nick Gilley and Martha J. Hundley
Husband Nick Gilley
Born: Cir 1822 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Martha J. Hundley
Born: Cir 1827 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 1, 1917 - Irisburg, Henry Co., VA Buried: May 2, 1917
Father: Harrison J. Hundley, Sr. (1802- ) Mother: Unknown Unknown ( -Bef 1850)
Children
1 M Harrison Gilley
Born: May 27, 1854 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 1936 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Gilley Cem., Irisburg, VASpouse: Mary Jane Turner (1871-1918) Marr: Dec 4, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
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Dillard Persian Stewart and Ola Mae Gilley
Husband Dillard Persian Stewart
Born: Jan 8, 1924 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 6, 2007 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Aug 3, 1946 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ola Mae Gilley
Born: Nov 8, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 20, 2002 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Children
1 M William Howard Stewart
Born: Jul 14, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 17, 2018 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 22, 2018 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Notes: Marriage (Ola Mae Gilley):
Ollie Benton Gilley, Jr. and Joan Withers Pulliam
Husband Ollie Benton Gilley, Jr.
Born: Nov 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 2019 Buried: Dec 15, 2019 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Mar 3, 1956 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SC
Wife Joan Withers Pulliam
Born: Jan 2, 1938 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 2025 Buried: May 5, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Robert Pulliam (1900-1980) Mother: Myrtle Ellen Turner (1905-1989)
Other Spouse: James Franklin Cecil (1933-2006) - Aft Dec 18, 1963
Children
Notes: Marriage (Joan Withers Pulliam):
Divorced in Henry Co., Va.; never lived together.
Notes: Marriage (James Franklin Cecil):
Dec. 18, 1963 was her div. from 2nd husband Robert Wesley Lee.
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Ollie Benton Gilley, Jr. and Peggy Louise Warren
Husband Ollie Benton Gilley, Jr.
Born: Nov 20, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 12, 2019 Buried: Dec 15, 2019 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Oct 18, 1958 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Peggy Louise Warren
Born: Cir 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Louise Warren):
Both listed as single, but he was prev. marr. & div. from Joan W. Pulliam. He worked in a furniture factory & she a payroll clerk. Marr. by I.G. Couch, Min.
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Joseph Everette Cochran and Patricia Diane Gilley
Husband Joseph Everette Cochran
Born: Jul 17, 1951 - WV Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 11, 1972 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Patricia Diane Gilley
Born: Dec 12, 1953 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Alvin Gilley (1930-2007) Mother: Sylvia Gay McGlothin (1928-2017)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Patricia Diane Gilley):
1st marr.; Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Robert Lee Carter and Peggy Joann Gilley
Husband Robert Lee Carter
AKA: Bobby Born: 1935 - Mayo, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 20, 1954 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Peggy Joann Gilley
Born: Dec 6, 1934 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 2, 2017 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried:
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Joann Gilley):
Peter Gilley and Arrenia Murphy
Husband Peter Gilley
Born: 1801 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Francis Gilley, Jr. ( - ) Mother: Mary Bateman ( - )
Marriage: Jan 11, 1819 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Arrenia Murphy
AKA: Arry Born: 1806 - VA Died: Apr 14, 1874 - Patrick Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 F Marilda Gilley
Born: 1820 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 7, 1875 - Patrick Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Did Not Marry
2 M Leftwich Gilley
Born: 1822 - VA Died: Abt 1862 Buried:Spouse: Mary Gilley (1818- ) Marr: Feb 1, 1842 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Matilda Caroline Gilley
AKA: Tildie Born: Aug 1824 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Wesley Odle (1826-1859) Marr: Jan 13, 1845 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Jemima W. Gilley
AKA: Mima Born: Jan 1827 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Hansford Keaton (1815- )
5 M Ludwell Gilley
Born: 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 M Fontain Gilley
Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 M William Gilley
Born: 1832 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 M Peter Dowell Gilley
Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Z. R. Hopkins (1843- ) Marr: Aug 6, 1863 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Rosana Hopkins (1850- ) Marr: 1870
9 M Greenberry Gilley
Born: 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
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Peter Dowell Gilley and Z. R. Hopkins
Husband Peter Dowell Gilley
Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Peter Gilley (1801- ) Mother: Arrenia Murphy (1806-1874)
Marriage: Aug 6, 1863 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Z. R. Hopkins
Born: 1843 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Z. R. Hopkins):
Peter Dowell Gilley and Rosana Hopkins
Husband Peter Dowell Gilley
Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Peter Gilley (1801- ) Mother: Arrenia Murphy (1806-1874)
Marriage: 1870
Wife Rosana Hopkins
AKA: Rosie Born: Oct 1850 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Peter Harbour Gilley
Born: May 5, 1871 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1950 Buried: - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VASpouse: Mary Alice Fulcher (1871-1959) Marr: Jan 17, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M John Walter Gilley
Born: Aug 20, 1873 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Susan Fulcher (1873- ) Marr: Dec 29, 1895 - Patrick Co., VA
3 M James J. Gilley
Born: Jun 20, 1874 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Sarah L. Gilley
Born: Sep 20, 1875 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 M Robert Gilley
Born: Jan 7, 1878 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 F Drucilla Gilley
Born: Mar 1882 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Dillard Gilley
Born: May 1885 - VA Died: Buried:
8 M Bert Sylvester Gilley, Sr.
Born: Jan 20, 1887 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 25, 1971 - R.J. Reynolds Mem. Hosp., Stuart, VA Buried: - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Dora Emma Fulcher (1885- ) Marr: Oct 21, 1908 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Hulda Biggs (1899-1974)
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Pinkney Spencer Gilley and Julia Emeline Patterson
Husband Pinkney Spencer Gilley
AKA: Pink Born: May 10, 1861 - NC Died: Feb 29, 1944 Buried: - First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Alfred Gilley (1818- ) Mother: Harriet Cayton (1821- )
Marriage: Nov 28, 1882
Wife Julia Emeline Patterson
Born: Nov 10, 1861 - NC Died: Nov 30, 1953 Buried: - First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NC
Father: William H. Patterson (1829-1864) Mother: Ellen Elizabeth Evans (1833-1885)
Children
1 F Minnie M. Gilley
Born: Sep 7, 1886 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jul 5, 1961 - Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., NC Buried: Jul 6, 1961 - Cedarwood Cem., Roanoke Rapids, NCSpouse: Lonnie Stedman Neal (1881-1958) Marr: Sep 17, 1905 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M John Marvin Gilley
Born: Feb 29, 1904 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 15, 1967 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - First Bapt. Ch. Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Edith Mae Cheek (1902-1991) Marr: Aug 5, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Richard L. Gilley and Mary E. Hopkins
Husband Richard L. Gilley
Born: Mar 1853 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: 1874
Wife Mary E. Hopkins
Born: May 1845 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 10, 1926 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Apr 11, 1926 - Hopkins Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Father: Harden Columbus Hopkins, Sr. (1816- ) Mother: Elizabeth Murphy (1809-Bef 1880)
Children
1 M Willie Gilley
Born: Oct 1881 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M John Gilley
Born: Sep 1883 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Hopkins):
In the 1900 census they've been married 26 years.
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Richard Lee Gilley and Dorothy Helen Young
Husband Richard Lee Gilley
Born: Apr 28, 1917 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Died: Feb 19, 2006 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Marriage: Jul 1, 1950 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dorothy Helen Young
Born: Mar 20, 1928 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 8, 2016 - Brian Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC Buried: Dec 11, 2016 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Children
1 F Carolyn Levon Gilley
Born: May 1, 1951 Died: May 1, 1951 Buried: - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
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Riley Pete Gilley and Mae Eldean O'Dell
Husband Riley Pete Gilley
Born: Jul 2, 1913 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: May 17, 1932 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mae Eldean O'Dell
Born: Feb 14, 1918 - Stella, Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 17, 1999 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Leath O'Dell (1878-1954) Mother: Princeanna Craig (1892-1976)
Children
1 M Jesse Ben Gilley
Born: Jun 1, 1933 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: Mar 5, 1994 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Dorothy Mae Gilley
Born: Oct 5, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 8, 2017 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Maynard McKinley Via (1930-2010) Marr: Aft May 5, 1956
3 F Ethel Ann Gilley
AKA: Ann Born: Sep 18, 1937 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 28, 2001 - Collinsville, VA Buried: Oct 30, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 M Marvin Lee Gilley
Born: Jan 14, 1941 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 17, 2006 - Grayson Co., VA Buried: - Haven of Rest Bible Ch. Cem., Grayson Co., VASpouse: Shirley June Overby (1943-2005) Marr: Sep 7, 1963 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
5 F Inez Gilley
Born: Oct 7, 1942 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2017 Buried: Mar 31, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Wayne Douglas Hollandsworth (1942-2011) Marr: Mar 28, 1964 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Violet Marie Gilley
Born: Feb 9, 1944 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 2007 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Darius Ray White (1941-2013) Marr: Aug 7, 1960 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
7 F Deborah Kaye Gilley
Born: Nov 16, 1953 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 23, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 25, 2004 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Did Not Marry
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Roy Jackson Gilley and Hazel Powell
Husband Roy Jackson Gilley
Born: Nov 9, 1909 - VA Died: Jan 19, 1973 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 21, 1973 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Charles Nathaniel Gilley (1865-1935) Mother: Cora Cox (1882- )
Marriage:
Wife Hazel Powell
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Junior Edward Pulliam and Ruby Elizabeth Gilley
Husband Junior Edward Pulliam
Born: Nov 13, 1913 Died: Aug 18, 1978 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC Buried:Marriage: Sep 14, 1942 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ruby Elizabeth Gilley
Born: Sep 5, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 21, 2014 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 25, 2014 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: John Edgar Gilley (1891-1956) Mother: Cora Lee Hopkins (1894-1970)
Other Spouse: Rev., Grady Arnold Bingham (1929-2009) - May 29, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M Dennis Wayne Pulliam
Born: Jun 19, 1946 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 15, 2021 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: Sep 20, 2021 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Elizabeth Gilley):
He 29, she 23. S/o Grover & Ruth Pulliam; D/o Edgar & Cora Gilley. Marr. Sep. 14, 1942, Leaksville, NC, by E.P. (unreadable), Min.
Notes: Marriage (Rev., Grady Arnold Bingham):
Lloyd Carroll Lynch and Ruby Virginia Gilley
Husband Lloyd Carroll Lynch
Born: Sep 30, 1933 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 28, 1995 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Sam Ernest Lynch (1898-1978) Mother: Clara Lee Shorter (1898-1975)
Marriage: Oct 13, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruby Virginia Gilley
Born: Apr 29, 1932 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: May 4, 1996 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jack G. Gilley (1902-1988) Mother: Nora Pearl O'Dell (1909-1983)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Virginia Gilley):
Both 18, & single. He born Rockingham Co., Nc. & she Patrick Co., Va. He drove an ice truck. S/o Sam Earnest Lynch & Clara Lea Shorter; D/o Jack Gilley & Nora Pearl Odell. Marr. Oct. 13, 1951, Henry Co., Va., by G.E. Shaw, Min.
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James Taylor Odle and Serina Gilley
Husband James Taylor Odle
AKA: Jim Born: 1819 - NC Died: Bef Jun 13, 1900 Buried:
Father: James Odle (1790/1795-Abt 1875) Mother: Eleanor Unknown (1794-Abt 1855)
Marriage: Jan 6, 1842 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Serina Gilley
AKA: Rena Born: May 1816 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Benjamin Gilley (1780- ) Mother: Mary Wilson (1788- )
Children
1 M William W. Odell
AKA: Will Born: Apr 7, 1843 - VA Died: Mar 10, 1908 Buried: - Odell Cem., Morgan Ford Rd., Henry Co., VASpouse: Jenett Elizabeth Jones (1846- ) Marr: Feb 4, 1862 - Henry Co., VA
2 M James B. Odell
Born: Jul 1, 1845 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1911 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: Lucy Elizabeth Cox (1840-1911) Marr: May 6, 1865 - Rockingham Co., NC
3 F Mary E. Odle
AKA: Polly Born: Jun 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Josiah Covington (1843-Bef 1900) Marr: Jul 19, 1865 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 F Susan Cirena Odle
AKA: Susie Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1901 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Friendship Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: William Henry Odell (1853-1897) Marr: Dec 16, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Amelia Ann Odle
Born: Feb 1854 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1929 Buried:Spouse: John Webster Cox (1852-1925) Marr: Feb 12, 1874 - Henry Co., VA (prob.)
6 M Joseph Henry Odell
Born: 1859 - VA Died: Sep 10, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Susan Letitia Hundley (1863-Bef 1900) Marr: Jan 4, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Serina Gilley):
Per the research of Joyce Pierce: I looked up his marriage record today and it states that James Odal, son of James Odal (this is the way they spelled on marriage record) and Sereney Gilley married on Dec. 31, 1841 (marriage license date); they were actually married on Jan 6, 1842.
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William McKinley O'Dell and Vergie Lou Gilley
Husband William McKinley O'Dell
Born: Nov 29, 1912 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 27, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William Leath O'Dell (1878-1954) Mother: Princeanna Craig (1892-1976)
Marriage: Apr 6, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Vergie Lou Gilley
Born: Nov 25, 1910 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 30, 1989 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Gillie (1871-1975) Mother: Mary Jane Purdy (1867-1959)
Other Spouse: John Henry Dillon (1907-1928) - Jul 26, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 M William Arthur O'Dell
Born: Apr 24, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Sep 26, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Providence UMC Cem., Patrick Springs, VASpouse: Frances Louise Stanley (1936-1998) Marr: 1954-1955
2 M Clinton David O'Dell
Born: Dec 27, 1935 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 2021 Buried: Oct 8, 2021 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
3 M Frank Junior O'Dell
Born: Sep 22, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 1938 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: Oct 12, 1938 - Patrick Co., VA
4 F Mamie Juanita O'Dell
Born: Jul 9, 1940 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 2007 - Carilion Franklin Hosp., Rocky Mount, VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
5 F Lois Jeanette O'Dell
Born: Sep 22, 1942 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 9, 2015 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 13, 2015 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
6 M Daniel Jayhue O'Dell
AKA: Jay Born: Sep 5, 1944 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 5, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Vergie Lou Gilley):
Their marr. rec. transcription shows Apr. 6, 1929 in Patrick Co., Va., and names her as Virginia Law Dillon; Law was obviously a misinterpretation of Lou.
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Darius Ray White and Violet Marie Gilley
Husband Darius Ray White
Born: Jun 14, 1941 - Bluefield, WV Died: Sep 13, 2013 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: Sep 16, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Aug 7, 1960 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA
Wife Violet Marie Gilley
Born: Feb 9, 1944 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 2007 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Riley Pete Gilley (1913-1997) Mother: Mae Eldean O'Dell (1918-1999)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Violet Marie Gilley):
Both single. He worked for American Furniture Co. Marr. by D.L. Ferguson, Min.
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Eugene Blair McManus and Virginia Dare Gilley
Husband Eugene Blair McManus
Born: Mar 2, 1926 - Gaston Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 14, 1950 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Virginia Dare Gilley
Born: Apr 16, 1926 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 16, 1998 - Belmont, Gaston Co., NC Buried: - Hillcrest Gdns., Mount Holley, NC
Father: John Marvin Gilley (1904-1967) Mother: Edith Mae Cheek (1902-1991)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Dare Gilley):
Cecil Gentress Hopkins and Virginia Louise Gilley
Husband Cecil Gentress Hopkins
Born: Jun 21, 1926 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Oct 6, 2002 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Joseph Henry Odell (1884-1943) Mother: Mary Susan Hopkins (1898-1975)
Marriage: Jun 24, 1944 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Wife Virginia Louise Gilley
Born: May 25, 1920 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VA
Children
1 M James Lester Hopkins
Born: Jun 3, 1945 - VA Died: Nov 1, 1967 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Critz Bapt. Ch. Cem., Critz, VA
2 F Dorothy Jeanette Hopkins
Born: Aug 25, 1949 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: Nov 1, 2021 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Benjamin William Plaster, Sr. (1937-2001) Marr: Cir 1969
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Louise Gilley):
Both single. He was a laborer, and was about 5-years her junior. Married in a civil ceremony.
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William Alvin Gilley and Sylvia Gay McGlothin
Husband William Alvin Gilley
Born: Apr 10, 1930 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 2007 - Kindred Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: Apr 22, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jack G. Gilley (1902-1988) Mother: Nora Pearl O'Dell (1909-1983)
Marriage: Oct 28, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Sylvia Gay McGlothin
Born: Dec 31, 1928 - Wyoming Co., WV Died: Oct 24, 2017 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried:
Children
1 F Patricia Diane Gilley
Born: Dec 12, 1953 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Sylvia Gay McGlothin):
Both single. She did textile work. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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William Anderson Gilley and Myrtle Sue O'Dell
Husband William Anderson Gilley
AKA: Willie Born: Dec 25, 1907 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 5, 1977 - Southwestern State Hosp., Marion, VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Joseph Henry Gillie (1871-1975) Mother: Mary Jane Purdy (1867-1959)
Marriage: Dec 31, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Myrtle Sue O'Dell
AKA: Susie Born: Nov 16, 1914 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1992 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William Leath O'Dell (1878-1954) Mother: Princeanna Craig (1892-1976)
Children
1 F Louise Gilley
Born: Jul 5, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 1931 - Mayo River, Patrick Co., VA Buried: Jul 6, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA
2 M William Curtis Gilley
Born: Oct 20, 1932 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 2021 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 27, 2021 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Dorothy Jean Hall (1935-2022) Marr: Dec 22, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Elbert Linwood Gilley
Born: Mar 21, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 13, 2018 - King's Grant Ret. Home, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 16, 2018 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VASpouse: Shelby Jane Wiggington (1937-2021) Marr: Dec 18, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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William B. Gilley and Laura Belle Hankins
Husband William B. Gilley
AKA: Willie Born: Feb 6, 1872 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: 1930-1936 Buried:
Father: William R. Gilley (1842-1910) Mother: Martha Wade Flanagan (1844-1928)
Marriage: May 4, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Laura Belle Hankins
Born: Feb 5, 1894 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 26, 1951 - Reidsville Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: Apr 29, 1951 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: Henry Ferdinand Hankins, Sr. (1858-Bef 1908) Mother: Mary Alice Hankins (1868-1919)
Other Spouse: Cornelius Odell Childrey (1890-1927) - Jan 11, 1909 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: John William Bailey (1890-1969) - May 15, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cornelius Odell Childrey):
Their marriage record transcription says she was born 1887. Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (John William Bailey):
3rd marr.; both prev. wid. He a night watchman in a cotton mill. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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William Clayton Gilley and Carol Sue Hawks
Husband William Clayton Gilley
AKA: Willie Born: Apr 9, 1934 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 2011 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Apr 21, 2011 - Peoples Ch. Cem., Holly Springs, NC
Father: Jack G. Gilley (1902-1988) Mother: Nora Pearl O'Dell (1909-1983)
Marriage: May 31, 1963 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Carol Sue Hawks
Born: Nov 19, 1944 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 19, 2017 - Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC Buried: Apr 21, 2017 - Peoples Ch. Cem., Holly Springs, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carol Sue Hawks):
He 29, she 18. Both single. He born Patrick Co., Va. & she Bassett, Va. S/o Jack Gilley & Nora Odell; D/o Carlie Hawks & Mamie Ann Carpenter. Marr. May 31, 1963, Martinsville, Va., by G. Lackey, Min.
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William Curtis Gilley and Dorothy Jean Hall
Husband William Curtis Gilley
Born: Oct 20, 1932 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 2021 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 27, 2021 - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William Anderson Gilley (1907-1977) Mother: Myrtle Sue O'Dell (1914-1992)
Marriage: Dec 22, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Jean Hall
Born: Mar 1, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 30, 2022 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Jul 6, 2022 - County Line Church of God Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
Children
1 F Sandra Phyllis Gilley
Born: Apr 29, 1956 Died: May 2, 1956 Buried: - Cty. Line Ch. of God of Prof. Cem., Sanville, VA
2 M Mark Bryan Gilley
Born: Dec 2, 1961 Died: Jul 9, 1993 Buried: - County Line Church of God Cem., Patrick Springs, VA
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Jean Hall):
Both single. He worked in a knitting mill. Marr. by D.P. Helms, Min.
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William Jefferson Gilley, Sr. and Nannie Lou Murphy
Husband William Jefferson Gilley, Sr.
AKA: Jeff, William Jefferson Murphy Born: Jun 15, 1865 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Jun 6, 1948 - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VA
Father: John Burrell Gilley (1820- ) Mother: Sally Gilley (1824- )
Marriage: Feb 26, 1889 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Nannie Lou Murphy
Born: Oct 17, 1866 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1928 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Gilley Cem., Stuart, VA
Children
1 M William Jefferson Gilley, Jr.
AKA: Jeff Born: Jun 14, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 30, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Spoon Creek PBC Cem., Critz, VASpouse: Emma Easter Craig (1900-1956) Marr: Mar 3, 1923 - Patrick Co., VASpouse: Virginia Fleecy Wyatt (1921-1982) Marr: Apr 11, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Lou Murphy):
William Jefferson Gilley, Jr. and Virginia Fleecy Wyatt
Husband William Jefferson Gilley, Jr.
AKA: Jeff Born: Jun 14, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 30, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Spoon Creek PBC Cem., Critz, VA
Father: William Jefferson Gilley, Sr. (1865-1948) Mother: Nannie Lou Murphy (1866-1928)
Marriage: Apr 11, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Fleecy Wyatt
Born: Aug 27, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Spoon Creek PBC Cem., Critz, VA
Other Spouse: Rufus Clark Hankins (1915-1987) - Apr 9, 1938 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Fleecy Wyatt):
He once wid., she once div. He was retired. Marr. by D. Phillips, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Rufus Clark Hankins):
He once wid., she single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by C.E. Johnson, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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Copeland Milton Hughes, Sr. and Virda Audrey Gillham
Husband Copeland Milton Hughes, Sr.
Born: Feb 12, 1895 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR Died: Jan 13, 1981 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR Buried: - Oakland Cem., Monticello., AR
Father: Jeremiah Morgan Hughes, Jr. (1854-1897) Mother: Joan of Arc Hankins (1857-1933)
Marriage: Apr 20, 1918 - Drew Co., AR
Wife Virda Audrey Gillham
Born: May 14, 1901 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR Died: Mar 26, 1990 - Monticello, Drew Co., AR Buried: - Oakland Cem., Monticello., AR
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virda Audrey Gillham):
Alvis Burton Gilliam and Dora E. Turner
Husband Alvis Burton Gilliam
Born: Sep 8, 1882 - Alamance Co., NC Died: Nov 29, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Thompsonville Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NCMarriage: Oct 2, 1907 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Dora E. Turner
Born: Sep 24, 1886 - VA Died: Mar 23, 1974 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Mar 25, 1974 - Thompsonville Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NC
Father: Henry Clay Turner (1844- ) Mother: Mary Sams (1850- )
Children
1 F Daphne Lucille Gilliam
Born: Jul 25, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 5, 2015 - Guilford Co., NC Buried: May 9, 2015 - Apple's Chapel Cem., Gibsonville, NCSpouse: Capers Norman Pritchett (1906-1994) Marr: Sep 20, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
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Capers Norman Pritchett and Daphne Lucille Gilliam
Husband Capers Norman Pritchett
Born: Oct 18, 1906 - Guilford Co., NC Died: May 3, 1994 - Browns Summit, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Apple's Chapel Cem., Gibsonville, NCMarriage: Sep 20, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Daphne Lucille Gilliam
Born: Jul 25, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 5, 2015 - Guilford Co., NC Buried: May 9, 2015 - Apple's Chapel Cem., Gibsonville, NC
Father: Alvis Burton Gilliam (1882-1960) Mother: Dora E. Turner (1886-1974)
Children
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Henry Evander Gilliam, Jr. and Nancy Gravely
Husband Henry Evander Gilliam, Jr.
AKA: Van Born: Nov 11, 1911 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Died: Jun 22, 1972 - Virginia Bapt. Hosp., Lynchburg, VA Buried: - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VAMarriage: Jan 9, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Gravely
AKA: Big Born: Dec 28, 1915 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 2013 - Lynchburg, VA Buried: Feb 26, 2013 - Spring Hill Cem., Lynchburg, VA
Father: Richard Pleasants Gravely, Sr. (1886-1962) Mother: Sarah Hay Mullins (1890-1978)
Other Spouse: James Edward Shank (1913-1985) - Jan 16, 1982 - Lynchburg, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Gravely):
Both single. He in the U.S. Navy & she a teacher in Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.R. Reeves, Min. Her obituary shows they married in 1941, but their orig. marr. cert. shows Jan. 9, 1943.
Notes: Marriage (James Edward Shank):
Both once wid.: Marr. by G. Bean, Min.
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Lawrence Holt Gilliam and Stella Boyd Hicks
Husband Lawrence Holt Gilliam
Born: Jul 5, 1894 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 17, 1979 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Jun 15, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Stella Boyd Hicks
Born: Feb 19, 1899 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 21, 1987 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Reidlawn Cem., Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Father: Thomas Charnold Hicks (1868-1948) Mother: Sarah Lou Turner (1869-1957)
Children
1 M Rev., Maurice Holt Gilliam
Born: Dec 28, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 2013 - NC State Vet. Hm., Fayetteville, NC Buried: Sep 21, 2013 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Whiteville, NCSpouse: Stella L. McKinney (1924-2017) Marr: Abt 1943
2 F Sallie Virginia Gilliam
Born: Jul 19, 1925 - Williamsburg, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 5, 2004 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC Buried: - Thompsonville Bapt. Ch. Cem., Reidsville, NCSpouse: William Walker McKinney (1925-1985) Marr: Nov 10, 1944 - Anderson, Caswell Co., NC
3 M Sgt., Volney Hicks Gilliam
Born: Oct 29, 1930 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 15, 1951 - North Korea POW Camp Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Stella Boyd Hicks):
Rev., Maurice Holt Gilliam and Stella L. McKinney
Husband Rev., Maurice Holt Gilliam
Born: Dec 28, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Sep 16, 2013 - NC State Vet. Hm., Fayetteville, NC Buried: Sep 21, 2013 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Whiteville, NC
Father: Lawrence Holt Gilliam (1894-1979) Mother: Stella Boyd Hicks (1899-1987)
Marriage: Abt 1943
Wife Stella L. McKinney
Born: Aug 13, 1924 - Williamsburg, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 14, 2017 - Woodhaven Nur. Ctr., Lumberton, NC Buried: Feb 23, 2017 - New Hope Bapt. Ch. Cem., Whiteville, NC
Children
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Floyd Webb and Mazilla Evaline Gilliam
Husband Floyd Webb
Born: Mar 1851 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry G. Webb (1818-1881) Mother: Christena Sutphin (1819-1872)
Marriage: 1870 - Carroll Co., VA
Wife Mazilla Evaline Gilliam
Born: Apr 1852 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Harry G. Webb
Born: Jul 1873 - Carroll Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ardella Marshall (1877- ) Marr: Nov 25, 1894 - Carroll Co., VA
2 M Doctor Bolen Webb
Born: Sep 29, 1885 - Laurel Fork, VA Died: Jan 15, 1921 - Laurel Fork, VA Buried: Jan 18, 1921 - Laurel Fork, VASpouse: Anna Ada Semones (1884-1962) Marr: Nov 1904 - Carroll Co., VA
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