Early Southside Virginia Families



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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, VA
       Spouse: Erna Ennings Martin (1915-1987)
         Marr: Sep 23, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Maggie Susan Gilley):

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

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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):

Both single.
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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, NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by H.W. Peters, Min.
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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, NC
     Marriage: 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), VA
       Spouse: Margaret C. Linkletter (1906-      )
         Marr: 1927-1928
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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):

Marr. by D.E. Field, Min.
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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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
       Spouse: Eva Mae Self (1914-1998)
         Marr: Jan 5, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Minnie M. Gilley):

Marr. by E.C. Caldwell, Min.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by D.S. Schronce, Min.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by T. Bryant, Min.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Dora Emma Fulcher (1885-      )
         Marr: Oct 21, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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., VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by H.F. Lambert, Min.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Emma Easter Craig (1900-1956)
         Marr: Mar 3, 1923 - Patrick Co., VA
       Spouse: Virginia Fleecy Wyatt (1921-1982)
         Marr: Apr 11, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nannie Lou Murphy):

MFiche, LDS, pg 145
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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):

Marr. by D.B. Gillham.
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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, NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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., NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: Anna Ada Semones (1884-1962)
         Marr: Nov 1904 - Carroll Co., VA




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