Early Southside Virginia Families



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William E. Merritt and Bettie E. Francis




Husband William E. Merritt

          AKA: Willie
         Born: 1868 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aug 15, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Bettie E. Francis

         Born: Jan 23, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1966 - Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 7, 1966 - Randolph Co., NC


       Father: Melchisedec Francis (1840-      )
       Mother: Julia Ann Lawrence (1852-Bef 1911)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Bettie E. Francis):

Both single.
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Robert Allen Jarrett and Betty Joyce Francis




Husband Robert Allen Jarrett

         Born: Oct 8, 1928 - VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1983 - South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA
       Buried:  - Donated to medical science


       Father: James Anderson Jarrett (1909-1998)
       Mother: Nora Edna Reid (1903-1958)


     Marriage: Aug 19, 1950 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Betty Joyce Francis

         Born: Abt 1932 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Joyce Francis):

Both single. He did textile work & she a grocery store clerk. Marr. by G.E. Williamson, Min.
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Edward Thomas Gillie and Celestia Lawson Francis




Husband Edward Thomas Gillie

          AKA: Edd
         Born: Apr 4, 1891 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 22, 1947 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Sep 24, 1947 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
     Marriage: Oct 30, 1910 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Celestia Lawson Francis

         Born: Dec 6, 1891 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 6, 1987 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Meredith Francis (1857-1927)
       Mother: Judith Ida Parrish (1871-1954)




Children
1 M Melvin Lee Gillie

         Born: Mar 17, 1912 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Nov 4, 1993 - Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ
       Buried:  - Wasatch Lawn Mem. Pk., Salt Lake City, UT
       Spouse: Phyllis Smuin (1913-1984)
         Marr: Sep 28, 1941 - Ogden, Weber Co., Utah
       Spouse: Loretta Maynes Thompson (Cir 1917-      )
         Marr: Nov 28, 1992 - Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, UT


2 M Charlie Allen Gillie

         Born: Sep 18, 1914 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Apr 22, 2009 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ella Caroline Campbell (1918-2007)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Helen Virginia Gillie

         Born: Jul 3, 1921 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 14, 2009 - Dodson's Family Care, Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 17, 2009 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Paul Sherwood Johnson (1921-1961)
         Marr: Dec 21, 1945 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC


4 M Allen M. Gillie (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Celestia Lawson Francis):

He 20, she 18. S/o Charlie & Mollie Gillie; D/o John & Ida Francis. Marr. Oct. 30, 1910 in Leaksville, NC, by J.W. Flincham, Min. (Another source shows marr. Nov. 1, 1910, but the orig. marr. cert. clearly shows Oct. 30.)
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Charles Hartwell Francis and Margaret Lelia Horn




Husband Charles Hartwell Francis

         Born: Jan 15, 1865 - Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO
         Died: Jun 23, 1947 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)


     Marriage: Feb 2, 1890 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO



Wife Margaret Lelia Horn

         Born: Oct 6, 1870 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: Jul 31, 1950 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO


Children

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Charles William Francis and Josephine L. Francisco




Husband Charles William Francis

         Born: 1866 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Mar 21, 1906 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA



Wife Josephine L. Francisco

          AKA: Josie
         Born: Jun 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Odell Francis

         Born: 1906 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Kermit E. Francis

         Born: 1910 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Dora Francis

         Born: 1912 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Elizabeth Francis

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Myrtle Lee Francis

         Born: Sep 11, 1917 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Luke Hilton Reynolds (1905-1998)
         Marr: Oct 23, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Josephine L. Francisco):

He a wid., she single.
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Miles Jasper Handy and Charlotte Temple Francis




Husband Miles Jasper Handy

         Born: Aug 8, 1838 - Hart Co., KY
         Died: Sep 27, 1906 - Humansville, Polk Co., MO
       Buried:  - Allen Cem., Collins, MO
     Marriage: Oct 14, 1889 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO



Wife Charlotte Temple Francis

         Born: Mar 4, 1851 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: May 14, 1941 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Allen Cem., Collins, MO


       Father: Matthew Peter Francis (1814-      )
       Mother: Mary King Allen (1819-1892)



 Other Spouse: James Thomas Brinegar (1836-1903) - May 24, 1868 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO

 Other Spouse: James J. Perkins (1856-1942) - Nov 12, 1914 - Wright Co., MO


Children

Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Temple Francis):

He a wid., she div.


Notes: Marriage (James J. Perkins):

This was his 2d marriage.
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James J. Perkins and Charlotte Temple Francis




Husband James J. Perkins

         Born: Mar 1, 1856
         Died: Jan 31, 1942
       Buried:  - Manes Cem., Manes, Wright Co., MO
     Marriage: Nov 12, 1914 - Wright Co., MO



Wife Charlotte Temple Francis

         Born: Mar 4, 1851 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: May 14, 1941 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Allen Cem., Collins, MO


       Father: Matthew Peter Francis (1814-      )
       Mother: Mary King Allen (1819-1892)



 Other Spouse: James Thomas Brinegar (1836-1903) - May 24, 1868 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO

 Other Spouse: Miles Jasper Handy (1838-1906) - Oct 14, 1889 - Bolivar, Polk Co., MO


Children

Notes: Marriage (Charlotte Temple Francis):

This was his 2d marriage.


Notes: Marriage (Miles Jasper Handy):

He a wid., she div.
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Lewis Howell Gregory and Christine Francis




Husband Lewis Howell Gregory

         Born: Dec 11, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Adolphus Gregory (1847-1936)
       Mother: Mary Katherine Griggs (1867-1951)


     Marriage: Dec 28, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Christine Francis

          AKA: Teenie
         Born: Dec 1897 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John W. Francis (1854-1924)
       Mother: Myrtle Cousins (1864-1923)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Christine Francis):

Both single.
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Merrill Clarence Mason, Jr. and Claudia Evelyn Francis




Husband Merrill Clarence Mason, Jr.

         Born: Oct 25, 1927 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 10, 2008 - Salem (city), VA
       Buried: Feb 13, 2008 - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


       Father: Merrill Clarence Mason, Sr. (1902-1976)
       Mother: Minnie Ethel Starkey (1906-      )


     Marriage: Oct 16, 1948 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA



Wife Claudia Evelyn Francis

         Born: Jun 19, 1925 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 4, 2008 - Franklin Co., VA
       Buried: May 7, 2008 - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Claudia Evelyn Francis):

Both single. He did sawmill work & she a technician for DuPont. Marr. by J.B. Cronch, Min.
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Gerald Ford Martin and Dora Lee Francis




Husband Gerald Ford Martin

         Born: Jan 14, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1999 - Rex Health Care Ctr, , Raleigh, NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Gerald Ford Martin (1915-1993)
       Mother: Bernice Austin (1919-2016)


     Marriage: 



Wife Dora Lee Francis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Dora Lee Francis):

Both single. He a credit manager for Montgomery Ward & Co. & she a teacher for Henry county schools. Marr. by W.E. Farrar, Min.
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Charles Otho Martin and Effie Brown Francis




Husband Charles Otho Martin

         Born: Feb 7, 1894 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 12, 1951
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph Washington Martin (1862-1951)
       Mother: Nancy James Hairfield (1864-1940)


     Marriage: Jan 3, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Effie Brown Francis

         Born: May 1893 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John W. Francis (1854-1924)
       Mother: Myrtle Cousins (1864-1923)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Effie Brown Francis):

Both single. Another researcher says they married on the 15th.
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Charles Glenn Palmer and Ella Louise Francis




Husband Charles Glenn Palmer

         Born: Dec 15, 1927 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 3, 1992 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Westfield, Surry Co., NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Ella Louise Francis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Edward Lee Francis (1882-1935)
       Mother: Dove Lee Lawrence (1889-1972)




Children

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Rorer Arthur Talbott and Elsie Maude Francis




Husband Rorer Arthur Talbott

          AKA: Birch
         Born: Jul 5, 1892 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 28, 1936 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Goggin Talbott (1859-1915)
       Mother: Mary Ellen Barber (1862-1905)


     Marriage: Bet Apr 1910 and Jan 1913



Wife Elsie Maude Francis

         Born: Apr 28, 1894 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 29, 1976 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: John Meredith Francis (1857-1927)
       Mother: Judith Ida Parrish (1871-1954)




Children
1 M Lawson Victor Talbott

         Born: Oct 13, 1913 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 15, 1981 - New City, Rockland Co., NY
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC



2 F Leona Mildred Talbott

         Born: Mar 13, 1921 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 16, 2013 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Daniel Thomas Spencer (1920-1981)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1938 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


3 M John Allen Talbott

         Born: Apr 14, 1923 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 3, 1990 - Riverside, Riverside Co., CA
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Lorraine Mary Rodey (1924-2006)
         Marr: Aft Apr 12, 1950


4 F Evola Virgie Talbott

          AKA: Dolly
         Born: Jun 6, 1925 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 14, 2015 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Feb 17, 2015 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Oliver Elmo Hopkins, Sr. (1921-1979)
         Marr: 1941-1942


5 F Elsie Mae Talbott

         Born: Jan 30, 1929 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Mar 2, 2010 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: John Dillard Chilton (1925-1998)
         Marr: Apr 28, 1944 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


6 F Doris Beatrice Talbott

         Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: May 2, 2003 - Easley, Pickens Co., SC
       Buried:  - Unknown
       Spouse: John William Smith (1928-      )
         Marr: Jun 30, 1951 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC


7 F Donna Elaine Talbott

         Born: Jan 14, 1932 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Oct 6, 2012 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Ernest Edward Lawson (1929-1992)
         Marr: Dec 3, 1950 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Elsie Maude Francis):

In the 1910 census, Leasville, NC, taken Apr. 16th, he's 18 and single. In the 1910 census, Leaksville, taken Apr. 19th, she's 16 & single. Son Lawson was born Oct. 13, 1913 in Rockingham Co., NC.
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Ephram Francis and Frances Petty




Husband Ephram Francis

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Petty

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children
1 F Mary Francis

         Born: 1804 - VA
         Died: Jul 15, 1856
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Matthew Wells (1807/1812-      )
         Marr: Jan 31, 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Gallian M. Francis, Jr. and Martha Ward




Husband Gallian M. Francis, Jr.

         Born: Apr 18, 1850 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 10, 1923 - Big Creek, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried: Mar 11, 1923 - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC
     Marriage: 



Wife Martha Ward

         Born: May 14, 1853 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 2, 1934 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC


Children
1 M Robert Edward Lee Francis

         Born: Feb 22, 1882 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 2, 1935 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Dove Lee Lawrence (1889-1972)
         Marr: Mar 10, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC



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Garnett Perry Francis and Lillian Clair Still




Husband Garnett Perry Francis

         Born: Mar 18, 1928 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Aft Nov 29, 1962



Wife Lillian Clair Still

         Born: Aug 31, 1928 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2009 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 16, 2009 - Floral Hills Memory Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Albert Walker Still, Sr. (1893-1961)
       Mother: Pricie Bettie Perkins (1894-      )



 Other Spouse: James Earl Anderson (1926-1960) - Aug 4, 1945 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (James Earl Anderson):

Both single. He was a cleaner at memorial hospital & she did textile work. Marr., a civil ceremony.
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Roger Herman Vaden and Iris Rebecca Francis




Husband Roger Herman Vaden

         Born: Jun 10, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1992
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Mar 7, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Iris Rebecca Francis

         Born: Jun 12, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 2021 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 25, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Howard Francis (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bertha Hale Jones (1906-1966)



 Other Spouse: Thomas Hatcher Hankins (1927-1998) - Aug 21, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 M Garland Wayne Vaden

         Born: Oct 31, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 23, 2002 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Dec 28, 2002 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Betty Jean Collins (1947-2008)
         Marr: Oct 14, 1966 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Iris Rebecca Francis):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Thomas Hatcher Hankins):

His 3d marr. (prev. divorced), her 2d. (prev. div). Marr. by W.C. Hall, Min.
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Thomas Hatcher Hankins and Iris Rebecca Francis




Husband Thomas Hatcher Hankins

         Born: Jan 31, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 20, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Campbell Hankins (1905-1979)
       Mother: Virgie Z. Jones (1906-1985)


     Marriage: Aug 21, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Iris Rebecca Francis

         Born: Jun 12, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 2021 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 25, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Howard Francis (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bertha Hale Jones (1906-1966)



 Other Spouse: Roger Herman Vaden (1922-1992) - Mar 7, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Iris Rebecca Francis):

His 3d marr. (prev. divorced), her 2d. (prev. div). Marr. by W.C. Hall, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Roger Herman Vaden):

Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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James Howard Francis and Bertha Hale Jones




Husband James Howard Francis

         Born: Oct 21, 1890 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1965 - VA Med. Ctr., Durham, NC
       Buried: Dec 11, 1965 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Mar 4, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Bertha Hale Jones

         Born: Feb 28, 1906 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 1966 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: John J. Jones (1883-      )
       Mother: Mercia C. Jennings (1873-1944)




Children
1 F Iris Rebecca Francis

         Born: Jun 12, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 2021 - Roman Eagle Rehab. & Healthcare Ctr., Danville, VA
       Buried: Mar 25, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Roger Herman Vaden (1922-1992)
         Marr: Mar 7, 1942 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Thomas Hatcher Hankins (1927-1998)
         Marr: Aug 21, 1971 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M James Huron Francis

         Born: May 10, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 2012 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Doris Irene Rowland (1932-2012)
         Marr: Jun 10, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Ruby Ann Francis

         Born: Apr 13, 1931 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2014 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA
       Spouse: Otha Starley Meadows (1920-1980)
         Marr: Aug 9, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Ira Lee Adkins (1916-1986)
         Marr: May 8, 1982 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: William Harris McNeill (1928-2008)
         Marr: Nov 24, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Bertha Hale Jones):

Both single.
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James Huron Francis and Doris Irene Rowland




Husband James Huron Francis

         Born: May 10, 1925 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 22, 2012 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: James Howard Francis (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bertha Hale Jones (1906-1966)


     Marriage: Jun 10, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Doris Irene Rowland

         Born: Jul 2, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 31, 2012 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: Robert Hubbard Rowland (1907-1961)
       Mother: Irene F. Aaron (1913-1992)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Doris Irene Rowland):

Both single. He a mechanic. Marr. by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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James Ira Francis and Ella Lelia Hurt




Husband James Ira Francis

         Born: Feb 29, 1872 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: Feb 26, 1959 - Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO
       Buried:  - El Dorado Springs Cem., Eldorado, MO


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)


     Marriage: Mar 5, 1908 - Stockton, Cedar Co., MO



Wife Ella Lelia Hurt

         Born: Dec 18, 1875 - St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: Jan 25, 1948 - Nevada, Vernon Co., MO
       Buried:  - El Dorado Springs Cem., Eldorado, MO


Children

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John Ephriam Francis and Nancy Anderson Pace




Husband John Ephriam Francis

         Born: Mar 14, 1832 - VA
         Died: Aug 29, 1910 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried: 


       Father: Boyd M. Francis (Cir 1801-      )
       Mother: Jane D. Cox (Cir 1799-Bef 1876)


     Marriage: Bet Feb 1859 and 1860 - Cedar Co., MO



Wife Nancy Anderson Pace

         Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1876 - El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO
       Buried: 


       Father: Hartwell Pace (1805-1857)
       Mother: Nancy Green Allen (1815-1844)




Children
1 M Boyd Moore Francis

         Born: Nov 20, 1860 - Green Springs, Saint Clair Co., MO
         Died: Nov 5, 1935 - Yakima Co., WA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


2 M King Samuel Francis

         Born: 1863 - Green Springs, Saint Clair Co., MO
         Died: Oct 4, 1941 - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR
       Buried:  - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR
       Spouse: Alabama Weaver (1871-1930)
         Marr: Oct 12, 1891


3 F Eliza Jane Francis

         Born: Apr 5, 1863 - Green Springs, Saint Clair Co., MO
         Died: Oct 30, 1929 - Yakima Co., WA
       Buried:  - Tahoma Cem., Yakima, WA
       Spouse: John Henry Farrar (1863-1951)
         Marr: Feb 3, 1890 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO


4 F Mary Alice Francis

         Born: Jan 1865 - Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO
         Died: Apr 11, 1940 - Saint Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Allen Cem., Collins, MO
       Spouse: John James Allen (1856-1926)
         Marr: Apr 17, 1886 - Saint Clair Co., MO


5 M Charles Hartwell Francis

         Born: Jan 15, 1865 - Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO
         Died: Jun 23, 1947 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Buried:  - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
       Spouse: Margaret Lelia Horn (1870-1950)
         Marr: Feb 2, 1890 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO


6 M John Lee Francis

         Born: May 15, 1867 - Virgil City, MO
         Died: Aug 9, 1945 - Vernon Co., MO
       Buried:  - Harwood, MO
       Spouse: Myrtle Winningham (1873-1939)
         Marr: Dec 26, 1897


7 M Joseph Sanford Francis

         Born: May 15, 1867 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: 1888 - Harwood, MO
       Buried: 



8 F Martha Ellen Francis

         Born: Mar 11, 1869 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Joseph Rose Yates (1870-1948)
         Marr: Nov 16, 1893 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO


9 M Ephriam Allen Francis

         Born: Nov 24, 1870 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: Aug 27, 1888
       Buried: 



10 M James Ira Francis

         Born: Feb 29, 1872 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: Feb 26, 1959 - Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO
       Buried:  - El Dorado Springs Cem., Eldorado, MO
       Spouse: Bertha E. Calhoun (1879-1904)
         Marr: Feb 16, 1902 - Saint Clair Co., MO
       Spouse: Ella Lelia Hurt (1875-1948)
         Marr: Mar 5, 1908 - Stockton, Cedar Co., MO


11 F Salinas Susan Francis

         Born: Mar 6, 1874 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: Mar 23, 1974 - Summitview Nur. Home, Yakima, WA
       Buried:  - Terrace Heights Mem. Pk., Yakima, WA
       Spouse: Albert Smith Ruckman (1875-1955)
         Marr: Abt Dec 24, 1898



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John Lee Francis and Myrtle Winningham




Husband John Lee Francis

         Born: May 15, 1867 - Virgil City, MO
         Died: Aug 9, 1945 - Vernon Co., MO
       Buried:  - Harwood, MO


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1897



Wife Myrtle Winningham

         Born: Dec 10, 1873 - Wellsville, Douglas Co., KS
         Died: Dec 20, 1939 - Harwood, MO
       Buried:  - Harwood, MO


Children

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John Meredith Francis and Judith Ida Parrish




Husband John Meredith Francis

         Born: May 21, 1857 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 9, 1927 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 10, 1927


       Father: Lee Prince Francis (1827-1864)
       Mother: Harriett G. Allen (1831-      )


     Marriage: Apr 2, 1888 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Judith Ida Parrish

         Born: Mar 18, 1871 - Brosville, VA
         Died: May 5, 1954 - Tri-City Hosp., Leaksville, NC
       Buried: May 7, 1954 - Danview Cem., Eden, NC


       Father: William Cephas Parrish (1842-      )
       Mother: Mary Louise Hicks (1850-1929)




Children
1 F Celestia Lawson Francis

         Born: Dec 6, 1891 - Sandy River, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 6, 1987 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Edward Thomas Gillie (1891-1947)
         Marr: Oct 30, 1910 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


2 F Elsie Maude Francis

         Born: Apr 28, 1894 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 29, 1976 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Danview Cem., Eden, NC
       Spouse: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936)
         Marr: Bet Apr 1910 and Jan 1913


3 M Cephas Coleman Francis

         Born: Jan 1900 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Judith Ida Parrish):

He 33, she 17. Both single. S/o L. & H. Francis; D/o W.C. & M.L. Parrish. Marr. Apr. 2, 1888 in Henry Co., Va. (Another source has marr. the 5th; vice 2nd.; such is easy mistake of 2 for a 5 or vice versa.)
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William Pendleton Haley and Julia Susannah Francis




Husband William Pendleton Haley

          AKA: Penn
         Born: May 26, 1820 - Charlotte Co., VA
         Died: Apr 4, 1902 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA


       Father: Pleasant T. Haley, Jr. (1790-Bef 1870)
       Mother: Elizabeth C. Inge (      -      )


     Marriage: Abt 1841 - Charlotte Co., VA



Wife Julia Susannah Francis

          AKA: Julianna
         Born: Jun 10, 1822 - VA
         Died: Jan 1, 1905
       Buried:  - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA


       Father: Boyd M. Francis (Cir 1801-      )
       Mother: Jane D. Cox (Cir 1799-Bef 1876)




Children
1 F Mary Frances Haley

          AKA: Fanny
         Born: Apr 1842 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: George Washington Aaron (1828-1902)
         Marr: Aug 28, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 M James Pleasant Haley

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Feb 12, 1844 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 11, 1899
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Larina Catherine Gregory (1845-1883)
         Marr: Feb 12, 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Flora Ella Hines (1865-1942)
         Marr: Jan 12, 1886 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


3 F Elizabeth J. Haley

          AKA: Bettie
         Born: Nov 22, 1846 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1922
       Buried:  - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA
       Spouse: John F. Brumfield (Abt 1829-Bef 1887)
         Marr: Dec 4, 1884 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: John Joshua McCune (1849-1920)
         Marr: 1887


4 F Susan Harriett Haley

         Born: Feb 22, 1850 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 30, 1946 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jun 1, 1946 - Oakes Turner Cem., Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: James Harmon Oakes (1856-1925)
         Marr: Sep 28, 1876 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


5 M Henry Edward Haley

         Born: Feb 9, 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Frances T. Witcher (1861-Bef 1911)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Sarah A. Haley

         Born: May 1853 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: James A. Cox (1841-      )
         Marr: Jan 23, 1881 - VA


7 M Samuel Boyd Haley, Sr.

          AKA: Sam
         Born: Nov 11, 1856 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 12, 1938
       Buried:  - Haley Cem., Tunstall, VA
       Spouse: Melissa James Keatts (1860-1928)
         Marr: Feb 3, 1889 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Julia Susannah Francis):

Their son's birth record transcription names him as Pleasant W., but that might be a misinterpretation of Pendleton, a somewhat unusual name.
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King Samuel Francis and Alabama Weaver




Husband King Samuel Francis

         Born: 1863 - Green Springs, Saint Clair Co., MO
         Died: Oct 4, 1941 - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR
       Buried:  - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)


     Marriage: Oct 12, 1891



Wife Alabama Weaver

         Born: Jan 31, 1871 - Laurel Co., KY
         Died: Oct 8, 1930 - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR
       Buried:  - Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR


Children

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Geter Coleman Smith and Lonie Elsie Francis




Husband Geter Coleman Smith

         Born: Oct 21, 1891 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 17, 1972 - Axton (rural), Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Smith Fam. Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Feb 10, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Lonie Elsie Francis

         Born: Dec 13, 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Dec 3, 1928
       Buried:  - Smith Fam. Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Ephriam Bonapart Francis (1855-1944)
       Mother: Sallie Ann Austin (1853-1916)




Children
1 F Cleo Smith

         Born: Sep 22, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Apr 2, 1985
       Buried:  - Smith Fam. Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Leonard Irvin Compton (1921-1998)
         Marr: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Iris Smith

         Born: Abt 1920 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Cassie Smith

         Born: Abt 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Mildred Smith

         Born: Abt 1923 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Coleman Smith

         Born: Abt 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 




Notes: Marriage (Lonie Elsie Francis):

He 25, she 29. S/o J.D. & V.A. Smith; D/o E. Francis. Marr. Feb. 10, 1917 in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Luther Edgar Francis and Lucy Hanks




Husband Luther Edgar Francis

          AKA: Luke
         Born: Mar 17, 1908 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 11, 1970 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 12, 1970 - Francisco Presb. Ch. Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: Robert Edward Lee Francis (1882-1935)
       Mother: Dove Lee Lawrence (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Jul 9, 1927 - Horry Co., SC



Wife Lucy Hanks

         Born: Jun 13, 1907 - Belmont, Gaston Co., NC
         Died: Jan 12, 2006 - King, NC
       Buried:  - Francisco Presb. Ch. Cem., Francisco, NC


Children

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Joseph Rose Yates and Martha Ellen Francis




Husband Joseph Rose Yates

         Born: Apr 19, 1870 - Virgin City, Vernon Co., MO
         Died: Jan 26, 1948 - Luther, MT
       Buried:  - Luther, MT
     Marriage: Nov 16, 1893 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO



Wife Martha Ellen Francis

         Born: Mar 11, 1869 - Virgil City, Cedar Co., MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)




Children

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Matthew Wells and Mary Francis




Husband Matthew Wells

         Born: 1807-1812 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Wells (1786-1848)
       Mother: Frances Seay (      -      )


     Marriage: Jan 31, 1831 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Mary Francis

         Born: 1804 - VA
         Died: Jul 15, 1856
       Buried: 


       Father: Ephram Francis (      -      )
       Mother: Frances Petty (      -      )




Children
1 M Joseph Wells

         Born: 1839 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Matthew Barney Wells

         Born: Oct 25, 1840 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
         Died: Jul 28, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 29, 1928 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
       Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Eanes (1846-1935)
         Marr: Mar 12, 1868 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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John Newton Price and Mary Jane Francis




Husband John Newton Price

         Born: Oct 1833 - OH
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jan 7, 1866 - Cedar Co., MO



Wife Mary Jane Francis

         Born: Nov 1844 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Matthew Peter Francis (1814-      )
       Mother: Mary King Allen (1819-1892)




Children
1 M Henry Price

         Born: 1867 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 F Dortha Price

         Born: 1868 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Florence Price

         Born: Jul 1871 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: William Devin (1850-      )
         Marr: 1887


4 F Rebecca Price

         Born: 1873 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Anna Price

         Born: 1874 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Martha E. Price

         Born: Nov 1884 - MO
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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Melchisedec Francis and Julia Ann Lawrence




Husband Melchisedec Francis

         Born: 1840 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Dec 30, 1873 - NC



Wife Julia Ann Lawrence

         Born: 1852 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Bef Jun 21, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Stokes Co., NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895)
       Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)




Children
1 F Nancy Elizabeth Francis

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Jan 1876 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Robert Palmer (1872-      )
         Marr: 1891 - NC


2 F Sallie Francis

         Born: 1877 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Bettie E. Francis

         Born: Jan 23, 1880 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1966 - Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 7, 1966 - Randolph Co., NC
       Spouse: William E. Merritt (1868-      )
         Marr: Aug 15, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA


4 M Thomas H. Francis

         Born: 1885 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 20, 1962 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
       Buried: Jun 23, 1962 - Sunset Mem. Park, Charleston, WV




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Luke Hilton Reynolds and Myrtle Lee Francis




Husband Luke Hilton Reynolds

          AKA: Hill
         Born: Apr 12, 1905 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 4, 1998 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Danville, VA


       Father: Rufus Edward Reynolds (1878-1907)
       Mother: Willie Myrtle Barbour (1874-1969)


     Marriage: Oct 23, 1937 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Lee Francis

         Born: Sep 11, 1917 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 23, 2007 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Charles William Francis (1866-      )
       Mother: Josephine L. Francisco (1884-      )




Children
1 M Gordon Francis Reynolds, Sr.

         Born: Oct 17, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2017 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Linda Lee Harvey (living)
       Spouse: Geraldine Hope Richardson (living)



Notes: Marriage (Myrtle Lee Francis):

Both single. He worked in the textile industry. Lic. issued Oct. 23, 1937, Pittsylvania Co., Va. Marr. by R.G. McLees, Min.
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Robert Palmer and Nancy Elizabeth Francis




Husband Robert Palmer

         Born: Apr 1872 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 1891 - NC



Wife Nancy Elizabeth Francis

          AKA: Nannie
         Born: Jan 1876 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Melchisedec Francis (1840-      )
       Mother: Julia Ann Lawrence (1852-Bef 1911)




Children
1 M Jesse B. Palmer

         Born: Oct 1891 - NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Earnest Palmer

         Born: Oct 1897 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Walter R. Palmer

         Born: Nov 1898 - WV
         Died: 
       Buried: 




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William Henry Martin, Sr. and Nancy Graves Francis




Husband William Henry Martin, Sr.

         Born: Jul 22, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 10, 1972
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: Joseph Washington Martin (1862-1951)
       Mother: Nancy James Hairfield (1864-1940)


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1914 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Nancy Graves Francis

          AKA: Mamie
         Born: Apr 14, 1888 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Aug 14, 1970 - Roman Eagle Mem. Hm., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA


       Father: John W. Francis (1854-1924)
       Mother: Myrtle Cousins (1864-1923)




Children
1 M William Henry Martin, Jr.

         Born: Mar 19, 1916 - Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 24, 1990
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Ruth Charlotte Houghton (1919-1980)
         Marr: Jun 30, 1939 - Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Margaret James Oakes (1925-2002)
         Marr: Sep 9, 1983 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America


2 M James Melvin Martin

         Born: Oct 20, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 4, 1978 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Swansonville Meth. Ch. Cem., Swansonville, VA
       Spouse: Margaret James Oakes (1925-2002)
         Marr: Oct 18, 1948 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



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Robert Edward Lee Francis and Dove Lee Lawrence




Husband Robert Edward Lee Francis

         Born: Feb 22, 1882 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 2, 1935 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: Gallian M. Francis, Jr. (1850-1923)
       Mother: Martha Ward (1853-1934)


     Marriage: Mar 10, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC



Wife Dove Lee Lawrence

          AKA: Dovie
         Born: Nov 25, 1889 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 19, 1972 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: John Wesley Lawrence (1869-1948)
       Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Francis (1871-1949)




Children
1 M Luther Edgar Francis

          AKA: Luke
         Born: Mar 17, 1908 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 11, 1970 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried: Dec 12, 1970 - Francisco Presb. Ch. Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Lucy Hanks (1907-2006)
         Marr: Jul 9, 1927 - Horry Co., SC


2 M George Grover Francis

         Born: Feb 19, 1911 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 9, 1919 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC



3 M Paul Dewey Francis

         Born: Jan 26, 1913 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Nov 17, 1915 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC



4 M Walter Graham Francis

         Born: Mar 19, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 7, 1955 - Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Mozelle Fern Schuyler (1917-2003)
         Marr: Nov 25, 1939 - NC


5 F Gracie Mae Francis

          AKA: Frank
         Born: Dec 18, 1917 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 11, 2009 - Malvern, Hot Spring Co., AR
       Buried:  - Philadelphia Cem., Prattsville, AR
       Spouse: Dr., John Walton Cole (1909-1982)
         Marr: Nov 18, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 M Robert Francis

         Born: Dec 15, 1920 - Big Creek, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Dec 16, 1920 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC



7 M Roland Lee Francis

         Born: Jan 17, 1925 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Sep 4, 1930 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC



8 F Ella Louise Francis (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Glenn Palmer



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Otha Starley Meadows and Ruby Ann Francis




Husband Otha Starley Meadows

         Born: May 21, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 18, 1980 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: Doctor Franklin Meadows (1882-1942)
       Mother: Permelia Alice Pruett (1881-1960)


     Marriage: Aug 9, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Ann Francis

         Born: Apr 13, 1931 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2014 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: James Howard Francis (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bertha Hale Jones (1906-1966)



 Other Spouse: Ira Lee Adkins (1916-1986) - May 8, 1982 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: William Harris McNeill (1928-2008) - Nov 24, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children
1 F Alice Faye Meadows (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas Irvin Lynch (living)
       Spouse: Norman Andrew Atkins, Jr.
       Spouse: Danny Ray Emerson (living)



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Ann Francis):

He 27, she 16. 1st marr. & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a carpenter & she worked in the mills. S/o D.F. Meadows & Alice Pruitt; D/o James Howard Francis & Bertha (Jones) Francis. Marr. Aug. 9, 1947, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by H.B. Hardaway, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Ira Lee Adkins):

He 66, she 51. Both prev. wid., (he Jul. 23, 1981; she Feb. 18, 1980). Both born Va. S/o Floyd Monroe Adkins & Nannie Garrett; D/o Howard Francis & Bertha Jones. Marr. May 8, 1982, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J.W. Hall, Min.


Notes: Marriage (William Harris McNeill):

He 63, she 60. His 2nd marr.; her 3d. Both prev. wid. S/o Clyde McNeill & Martha Genetta Garner; D/o James Howard Francis & Bertha Hale Jones. Marr. Nov. 24, 1991, Danville, Va., by B. Compton, Min.
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William Harris McNeill and Ruby Ann Francis




Husband William Harris McNeill

         Born: Sep 3, 1928 - NC
         Died: Jun 12, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Unknown
     Marriage: Nov 24, 1991 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Ann Francis

         Born: Apr 13, 1931 - Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 7, 2014 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA
       Buried:  - Emmanuel Pent. Ch. Cem., Dry Fork, VA


       Father: James Howard Francis (1890-1965)
       Mother: Bertha Hale Jones (1906-1966)



 Other Spouse: Otha Starley Meadows (1920-1980) - Aug 9, 1947 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ira Lee Adkins (1916-1986) - May 8, 1982 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Ann Francis):

He 63, she 60. His 2nd marr.; her 3d. Both prev. wid. S/o Clyde McNeill & Martha Genetta Garner; D/o James Howard Francis & Bertha Hale Jones. Marr. Nov. 24, 1991, Danville, Va., by B. Compton, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Otha Starley Meadows):

He 27, she 16. 1st marr. & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He a carpenter & she worked in the mills. S/o D.F. Meadows & Alice Pruitt; D/o James Howard Francis & Bertha (Jones) Francis. Marr. Aug. 9, 1947, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by H.B. Hardaway, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Ira Lee Adkins):

He 66, she 51. Both prev. wid., (he Jul. 23, 1981; she Feb. 18, 1980). Both born Va. S/o Floyd Monroe Adkins & Nannie Garrett; D/o Howard Francis & Bertha Jones. Marr. May 8, 1982, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by J.W. Hall, Min.
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Albert Smith Ruckman and Salinas Susan Francis




Husband Albert Smith Ruckman

         Born: May 1, 1875 - Roscoe, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: Jan 19, 1955 - Yakima Co., WA
       Buried:  - Terrace Heights Mem. Pk., Yakima, WA
     Marriage: Abt Dec 24, 1898



Wife Salinas Susan Francis

         Born: Mar 6, 1874 - Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO
         Died: Mar 23, 1974 - Summitview Nur. Home, Yakima, WA
       Buried:  - Terrace Heights Mem. Pk., Yakima, WA


       Father: John Ephriam Francis (1832-1910)
       Mother: Nancy Anderson Pace (1835-1876)




Children

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John Wesley Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth Francis




Husband John Wesley Lawrence

         Born: Jul 10, 1869 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 5, 1948 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: Henry Clay Lawrence (1825-1895)
       Mother: Nancy Bouldin Cobler (1827-1900)


     Marriage: Dec 23, 1888 - Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC



Wife Sarah Elizabeth Francis

         Born: Jul 19, 1871 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jan 23, 1949 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: William Riley Francis (1834-1907)
       Mother: Mary F. Aaron (1852-1927)




Children
1 F Dove Lee Lawrence

          AKA: Dovie
         Born: Nov 25, 1889 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 19, 1972 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Robert Edward Lee Francis (1882-1935)
         Marr: Mar 10, 1907 - Stokes Co., NC


2 M William Henry Lawrence

         Born: Apr 12, 1891 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 10, 1970 - Madison, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 12, 1970 - Mt. Hermon Meth. Ch. Cem., Madison, NC
       Spouse: Bertie Smith (1892-1991)
         Marr: Feb 14, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC


3 U Alpha Lawrence

         Born: Jul 15, 1892 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 19, 1895 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC



4 M Grover Cleveland Lawrence

         Born: Apr 9, 1893 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 13, 1922 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Iris Flippin (1900-      )
         Marr: Dec 27, 1914 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC


5 M Eugene Vester Lawrence, Sr.

         Born: Jun 4, 1897 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Jun 7, 1976 - Moore Mem. Hosp., Pinehurst, NC
       Buried: Jun 9, 1976 - Bethesda Cem., Aberdeen, NC
       Spouse: Willie Lee Foster (      -Aft 1976)


6 M George Wesley Lawrence

         Born: Jun 7, 1899 - NC
         Died: Jun 23, 1958 - Suitland, Prince George's Co., MD
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Myrtle Kate Albert (1905-      )
         Marr: Jan 18, 1935 - Roanoke (city), VA


7 M John Graham Lawrence

         Born: Jun 24, 1904 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Sep 1975 - Arlington, Arlington Co., VA
       Buried:  - National Mem. Park, Falls Ch., VA
       Spouse: Hazel May Dodgion (1905-1983)
         Marr: Sep 5, 1931 - Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA


8 F Bessie Queva Lawrence

         Born: Sep 5, 1906 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Mar 28, 1965 - Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC
       Buried:  - Ashley Heights, Hoke Co., NC
       Spouse: Roy Speight Goodwin (1892-1966)
         Marr: 1935


9 M Raymond Lawrence

         Born: Jul 16, 1910 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 24, 1960 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Did Not Marry


10 M Woodrow Wilson Lawrence

         Born: Feb 23, 1913 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 7, 1955 - Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA
       Buried: May 13, 1955 - Big Creek PBC Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Ruth Eda Collins (1917-1998)
         Marr: Jan 6, 1940 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA


11 M Welbern Richard Lawrence

         Born: May 16, 1916 - Francisco, Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Sep 4, 1969 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Lawrence Cem., Francisco, NC
       Spouse: Emily Marie Ayers (1916-1944)
         Marr: Jan 15, 1938 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
       Spouse: Claudia Marie Gates (1920-1994)
         Marr: Apr 5, 1947 - Francisco, Big Creek Twsp., Surry Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Elizabeth Francis):

He 20 & she 18. S/o Henry & Nancy Lawrence; D/o William R. & Mary F. Francis. Marr. Dec. 23, 1888 in Quaker Gap, Stokes Co., NC, in a civil ceremony.
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Walter Graham Francis and Mozelle Fern Schuyler




Husband Walter Graham Francis

         Born: Mar 19, 1915 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: May 7, 1955 - Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC


       Father: Robert Edward Lee Francis (1882-1935)
       Mother: Dove Lee Lawrence (1889-1972)


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1939 - NC



Wife Mozelle Fern Schuyler

         Born: Jun 30, 1917 - Lowgap, NC
         Died: Dec 20, 2003 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Gallian M. Francis Cem., Francisco, NC


Children

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Harold Woodrow Murphy, Sr. and Belva Alise Francisco




Husband Harold Woodrow Murphy, Sr.

          AKA: Woody
         Born: Feb 8, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1999 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Bef 1956



Wife Belva Alise Francisco

         Born: Nov 9, 1932 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

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Terrell Clifton Hazelwood and Betty Jane Francisco




Husband Terrell Clifton Hazelwood (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Betty Jane Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Betty Jane Francisco):

Marr. by L.R. Cutler, Min.
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Bruce Leonard Francisco and Patricia Kay Gilbert




Husband Bruce Leonard Francisco

         Born: May 30, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)


     Marriage: Nov 12, 1969 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Patricia Kay Gilbert

         Born: Jan 8, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 18, 2010 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Oct 20, 2010 - Beckham UMC Cem., Irisburg, VA


       Father: Clellen Neil Gilbert (1925-1994)
       Mother: Iris Magdalene Bowles (1932-1990)



 Other Spouse: Merrell Johnnie Cobler (1955-2020) - Apr 8, 1985 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Kenneth Allen Harrison (1951-2001) - Feb 17, 1993 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Clarence Neal Curry (1945-2016) - Feb 14, 2003 - Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Paula Kay Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Kenneth Edward Brown (living)
       Spouse: David Allen Beeghly (living)


2 M Bruce Patrick Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Melissa Ann Hankins (living)



Notes: Marriage (Patricia Kay Gilbert):

Both single. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.


Notes: Marriage (Merrell Johnnie Cobler):

He once div. (1979), she once wid. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Bruce Patrick Francisco and Melissa Ann Hankins




Husband Bruce Patrick Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: 



Wife Melissa Ann Hankins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Barry Lynn Hankins
       Mother: Beverly Ann Puryear




Children

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Max Dwight Walker and Elsie May Francisco




Husband Max Dwight Walker

         Born: Apr 22, 1917 - Newton, Jasper Co., IA
         Died: Jan 29, 2000 - Independence, Buchanan Co., IA
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Mem. Gdns., Hazleton, IA
     Marriage: Jul 20, 1953 - Kirksville, MO



Wife Elsie May Francisco

         Born: Dec 2, 1928 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 2007
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Mem. Gdns., Hazleton, IA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elsie May Francisco):

Marr. by W.R. Kornegay, Min.
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Billy Mason Lloyd and Lucille Frances Francisco




Husband Billy Mason Lloyd (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Lucille Frances Francisco

         Born: Dec 31, 1934 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2003 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Ft. Hill Mem. Park, Lynchburg, VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Lucille Frances Francisco):

Marr. by J.E. Garlington, Min.
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Robert Gene Francisco and Fannie Alma Moore




Husband Robert Gene Francisco

         Born: Apr 6, 1937 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)


     Marriage: 



Wife Fannie Alma Moore (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 

 Other Spouse: Jerry Wayne Reeves

 Other Spouse: Charlie Wade Amos


Children

Notes: Marriage (Fannie Alma Moore):

He single, she once div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.


Notes: Marriage (Jerry Wayne Reeves):

Married in a civil ceremony; Div. Martinsville, Va.


Notes: Marriage (Charlie Wade Amos):

He single, she once div. Marr. by G.H. Jeffrey, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. Her next husb. is Robert Gene Francisco, marr. Jul. 3, 1971, thus, she marr. Robert prior to her official div. from Charlie on Jan. 28, 1972.
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Davis Martin Hankins and Rosietta Virginia Francisco




Husband Davis Martin Hankins (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Richard Martin Hankins (1918-1959)
       Mother: Mattie Sue Davis (1921-2001)


     Marriage: 



Wife Rosietta Virginia Francisco

          AKA: Rita
         Born: Dec 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1968 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Rosietta Virginia Francisco):

Both single. He a mechanic's helper. Lic. issued Oct. 20, 1961, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by M.E. Newcomb, Min.
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Junior Aubrey Price and Ruth Marie Francisco




Husband Junior Aubrey Price

         Born: Jan 7, 1934 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Mar 12, 2019
       Buried: Mar 15, 2019 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
     Marriage: Bef 1959



Wife Ruth Marie Francisco

         Born: Mar 26, 1939 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 2010 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 16, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Marie Francisco):

Their eldest child Ronda was born Apr. 6, 1959.
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Samuel Francisco and Macie Belle Satterfield




Husband Samuel Francisco

         Born: Nov 1, 1909 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Feb 8, 1974 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jan 21, 1928 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA



Wife Macie Belle Satterfield

         Born: Apr 30, 1912 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Nov 16, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Elsie May Francisco

         Born: Dec 2, 1928 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Aug 10, 2007
       Buried:  - Floral Hills Mem. Gdns., Hazleton, IA
       Spouse: Max Dwight Walker (1917-2000)
         Marr: Jul 20, 1953 - Kirksville, MO


2 M Walter Samuel Francisco

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Feb 13, 1931 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1984 - Norfolk Gen. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Colonial Grove Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach, VA
       Spouse: Clara Gwendolyn Hodnett (living)


3 F Belva Alise Francisco

         Born: Nov 9, 1932 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 5, 2009 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Harold Woodrow Murphy, Sr. (1924-1999)
         Marr: Bef 1956


4 F Lucille Frances Francisco

         Born: Dec 31, 1934 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Apr 26, 2003 - Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Ft. Hill Mem. Park, Lynchburg, VA
       Spouse: Billy Mason Lloyd (living)


5 M Robert Gene Francisco

         Born: Apr 6, 1937 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Nov 6, 1992 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Fannie Alma Moore (living)


6 F Ruth Marie Francisco

         Born: Mar 26, 1939 - Halifax, Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jul 12, 2010 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 16, 2010 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
       Spouse: Junior Aubrey Price (1934-2019)
         Marr: Bef 1959


7 F Betty Jane Francisco (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Terrell Clifton Hazelwood (living)


8 F Rosietta Virginia Francisco

          AKA: Rita
         Born: Dec 13, 1943 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 1968 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Davis Martin Hankins (living)


9 M Bruce Leonard Francisco

         Born: May 30, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 3, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Patricia Kay Gilbert (1952-2010)
         Marr: Nov 12, 1969 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Macie Belle Satterfield):

Both single.
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Walter Samuel Francisco and Clara Gwendolyn Hodnett




Husband Walter Samuel Francisco

          AKA: Bill
         Born: Feb 13, 1931 - Halifax Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1984 - Norfolk Gen. Hosp., Norfolk, VA
       Buried:  - Colonial Grove Mem. Pk., Virginia Beach, VA


       Father: Samuel Francisco (1909-1974)
       Mother: Macie Belle Satterfield (1912-1979)


     Marriage: 



Wife Clara Gwendolyn Hodnett (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Clara Gwendolyn Hodnett):

Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by O.T. Jackson, Min.
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Robert Crawford Franck and Elizabeth Carol Richardson




Husband Robert Crawford Franck (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Carol Richardson (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Jesse Vivin Richardson (1904-1976)
       Mother: Mabel Elizabeth Stegall (1910-1991)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Carol Richardson):

Both single. He a student in a state vocational training school. Marr. by C.R. Sanks, Jr., Min.
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Andrew Lewis Frank and Constance Durham Shorter




Husband Andrew Lewis Frank

         Born: Jan 1, 1923 - Henrico Co., VA
         Died: Dec 20, 2014 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 
     Marriage: Jul 5, 1941 - Oxford, Granville Co., NC



Wife Constance Durham Shorter

         Born: Jul 6, 1922 - Chesterfield Co., VA
         Died: Jan 1, 2013 - Richmond, VA
       Buried: 


       Father: Olvin Martin Shorter, Sr. (1882-1931)
       Mother: Mollie Ruehma Durham (1881-1961)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Constance Durham Shorter):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Lewis Jennings Minter and Ada Leone Franklin




Husband Lewis Jennings Minter

         Born: Dec 9, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 1977 - Seminole Co., Florida, USA
       Buried:  - Oak Lawn Mem. Pk., Lake Mary, FL


       Father: James Silas Minter (1874-1955)
       Mother: Rosa Etta Pace (1873-1962)


     Marriage: Jun 8, 1917 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ada Leone Franklin

         Born: Mar 29, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 5, 1970 - FL
       Buried:  - Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., FL


       Father: George Walter Franklin (1872-1946)
       Mother: Martha Elizabeth Fretwell (1875-1917)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ada Leone Franklin):

Both single.



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