George Edward Philpott and Alice Reid Franklin
Husband George Edward Philpott
AKA: Ed Born: Jul 14, 1872 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt., Benjamin Watkins Leigh Philpott (1839-1917) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth France (1853-1879)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Alice Reid Franklin
Born: May 22, 1875 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Lewis Franklin (1835-1923) Mother: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933)
Children
1 M Willie Frans Philpott
Born: Feb 8, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 6, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
2 M George Victor Philpott, Sr.
Born: May 22, 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 25, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Sep 26, 1958 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Cecille D. Unknown (1894- ) Marr: Bef Apr 7, 1930Spouse: Mary W. Beathe (Cir 1910- ) Marr: Bef Apr 7, 1950
3 M Louis Roma Philpott, Sr.
Born: Mar 29, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1954 - Newport News (city), VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Thelma Eula Pauley (1909-1995) Marr: Abt 1929
4 F Betty Jane Philpott
AKA: Janie Born: Sep 29, 1902 - VA Died: Oct 19, 1973 - Franklin Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: William David Jones (1896-1976) Marr: Nov 20, 1920 - Rockingham Co., NC
5 M General Edwin Philpott
AKA: Eddie Born: Dec 16, 1904 - VA Died: Buried:
6 F Beatrice Earl Philpott
AKA: Mollie Born: Aug 20, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: William Howard Whitlow (1904-1958) Marr: Sep 15, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Harold Edwin Woody (1906-1991) Marr: Jan 23, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Charles Langhorne DeHart (1900-1972) Marr: Aft Oct 27, 1949
7 F Allie Wyatt Philpott
Born: Nov 12, 1909 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 17, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: James Louis Carter (1909-1991) Marr: Jul 14, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
8 M Fred Philpott
Born: Nov 2, 1913 Died: Jan 31, 1932 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
9 F Grace Rebecca Philpott
Born: Feb 26, 1916 Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Alice Reid Franklin):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. II, 1879-1893", pp. 70 & 71, line 167, 28 Dec. 1892: G.E. Philpott, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o B.W.L. & E. Philpott, married A.R. Franklin, 18, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o J.L. & J. Franklin.
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Alva Edward Franklin and Edith Merle Philpott
Husband Alva Edward Franklin
Born: Sep 5, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eldridge Swinfield Franklin (1872-1933) Mother: Nancy Arabelle Philpott (1881-1918)
Marriage: Feb 5, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Edith Merle Philpott
Born: Aug 22, 1908 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Edward Morris Philpott (1884- ) Mother: Annie Blanche Philpott (1886-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Edith Merle Philpott):
He 43, she 40. He once wid., she single. He born Philpott, Va. & she Rocky Mount, Va. He a truck driver for Roy Stone Transfer Co. & she a telephone operator for DuPont. S/o Eldridge Wingfield Franklin & Nancy Irabelle Philpott; D/o Edward Morris Philpott & Annie Blanche Philpott. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Arthur Edmond Hutcherson and Annie E. Franklin
Husband Arthur Edmond Hutcherson
Born: Oct 12, 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1993 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Nov 25, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie E. Franklin
Born: Oct 12, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1993 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie E. Franklin):
James Pinkney Stafford and Annie Elizabeth Franklin
Husband James Pinkney Stafford
Born: Apr 28, 1890 - Walkertown, Forsyth Co., NC Died: Jun 9, 1961 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Mar 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Annie Elizabeth Franklin
Born: Oct 7, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 18, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John L. Franklin (1868-1930) Mother: Henrietta Brown (1870-1950)
Children
1 M Charles McKinley Stafford
AKA: C. M. Born: Jul 30, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Feb 4, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Mattie Blanche Slaydon (1919-2013) Marr: Jan 16, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Annie Elizabeth Franklin):
Delmas Claude Johnson and Bertha Ann Franklin
Husband Delmas Claude Johnson
Born: Sep 16, 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 14, 1974 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage:
Wife Bertha Ann Franklin
Born: Apr 2, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1978 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lafayette Franklin (1880-1920) Mother: Sophia Ann Hodges (1874-1942)
Children
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Charlie Perry Franklin and Virgie Mae Horsley
Husband Charlie Perry Franklin
Born: 1891-1892 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Sep 3, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Virgie Mae Horsley
Born: Oct 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Lee Horsley (1874- ) Mother: Sallie Lula Jones (1873- )
Other Spouse: Walter Alva Harrison Crutchfield (1895- ) - Dec 24, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virgie Mae Horsley):
Both were widowed.
Notes: Marriage (Walter Alva Harrison Crutchfield):
Bobby Lee Turner and Dorothy Gaynell Franklin
Husband Bobby Lee Turner
Born: Aug 7, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 1996 - Collinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Fred Layman Turner (1908-1992) Mother: Mamie Odessa Frith (1910-1985)
Marriage:
Wife Dorothy Gaynell Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Dorothy Gaynell Franklin):
Both single, & worked for the State Hwy. Dept. Marr. by R.S. Webb, Min. However, I have a copy of his orig. marr. cert. to his 1st wife Dorothy Gaynell Turner, marr. Jan. 18, 1957; he was 17 at the time, so perhaps the marriage was annulled.
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Andrew William McCraw and Easter Byrd Franklin
Husband Andrew William McCraw
AKA: Andy Born: Dec 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 14, 1981 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Ruben Roosevelt McCraw, Jr. (1924-2005) Mother: Mollie L. Walker (1928-2006)
Marriage:
Wife Easter Byrd Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Easter Byrd Franklin):
Both single. Marr. by J.B. Salmons, Jr., Min.
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Edward P. Franklin and Mary Jane Stone
Husband Edward P. Franklin
Born: Sep 7, 1845 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Marriage: Dec 1, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Stone
Born: Nov 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Clayton G. Stone (1827-1908) Mother: Olive Ann Prillaman (1830-1888)
Children
1 F Pensie Anna Franklin
Born: Sep 18, 1871 - VA Died: Apr 13, 1947 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: David Robert Campbell, Sr. (1861-1931) Marr: Feb 7, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
2 M William O. Franklin
Born: Sep 1874 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Nannie O. Franklin
Born: Dec 1876 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Mary E. Franklin
Born: Apr 1878 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M John T. Franklin
Born: Oct 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1928 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Hallie W. Mills (1884- ) Marr: Dec 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
6 M George Edward Franklin
Born: Aug 22, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 7, 1949 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Mar 8, 1949 - Stoneville Cem., Stoneville, NC
7 M Daniel Franklin
Born: Jan 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 F Hattie Franklin
Born: Mar 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
9 M Lewis Franklin
Born: Jul 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 F Bertha Franklin
Born: Nov 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
11 M Berkley Franklin
Born: May 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Stone):
Eldridge Swinfield Franklin and Nancy Arabelle Philpott
Husband Eldridge Swinfield Franklin
Born: May 2, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 4, 1933 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Lewis Franklin (1835-1923) Mother: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933)
Marriage: Dec 22, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Arabelle Philpott
AKA: Belle Born: Apr 30, 1881 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Dec 9, 1918 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 10, 1918 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elder, Albert Buchanan Philpott (1858-1916) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Farner (1853-1933)
Children
1 M James Lewis Franklin, Sr.
Born: Nov 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 21, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Lena Catherine White (1913-2001) Marr: Aug 12, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Thomas Albert Franklin
Born: Jul 9, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mattie Lee Cruise (1910-2003) Marr: May 1, 1946 - Franklin Co., VA
3 M Alva Edward Franklin
Born: Sep 5, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Louise Elizabeth Edwards (1907-1931) Marr: May 7, 1927 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Edith Merle Philpott (1908-1976) Marr: Feb 5, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Mattie Sue Franklin
Born: Jun 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 1, 2007 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Jul 3, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Lester Adams (1903-1972) Marr: Jul 14, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Charlie Jefferson Franklin
Born: Jan 15, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 28, 1983 - Radford Community Hosp., Radford, VA Buried: - Sunrise Burial Pk., Fairlawn, VA
6 F Virginia Belle Franklin
Born: Nov 25, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 15, 2011 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA Buried: Feb 18, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Arabelle Philpott):
Brewster Boyd Richardson and Esther May Franklin
Husband Brewster Boyd Richardson
Born: Aug 3, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1999 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Wesley Richardson (1860-1938) Mother: Roxana Elizabeth Barrow (1874-1960)
Marriage: Nov 28, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Esther May Franklin
Born: Aug 3, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jul 3, 2011 - Stanleytown Health Care Ctr., Stanleytown, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charlie Perry Franklin (1891/1892- ) Mother: Claudia May Brock (1895-1930)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Esther May Franklin):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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John Ralph Hawkins and Fannie Jane Franklin
Husband John Ralph Hawkins
Born: Apr 10, 1884 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Mar 20, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VAMarriage: Dec 24, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Fannie Jane Franklin
Born: Sep 28, 1889 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1976 - Martinsville Conv. Hm., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Brown Cem., Fork Mountain, Franklin Co., VA
Father: John L. Franklin (1868-1930) Mother: Henrietta Brown (1870-1950)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Fannie Jane Franklin):
Warren Norman, Jr. and Frances Kate Franklin
Husband Warren Norman, Jr.
Born: May 5, 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 30, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Warren Norman, Sr. (1816-1883) Mother: Elizabeth Esther Martin (1832-1924)
Marriage: Nov 30, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Frances Kate Franklin
Born: 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Sol Franklin (1838- ) Mother: Susan J. Griggs (1850- )
Children
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George Edward Franklin and Mary Catherine Ramsey
Husband George Edward Franklin
Born: May 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Demarcus F. Franklin (1829- ) Mother: Martha Ann Chaney (1827- )
Marriage: Aug 9, 1888 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary Catherine Ramsey
Born: Jul 1869 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M William T. Franklin
AKA: Willie Born: Jun 1889 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Lula Mae Franklin
Born: Apr 1891 - Franklin Co., VA Died: 1928 Buried:Spouse: John Roscoe Mason (1884-1965) Marr: Oct 30, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F Maggie C. Franklin
Born: Apr 7, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Rufus R. Robertson (1885- ) Marr: Dec 28, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Martha Erie Franklin
Born: May 1896 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Rosa E. Franklin
AKA: Rosie Born: 1901 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 F Danis E. Franklin
Born: 1903 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 M Thomas H. Franklin
AKA: Tom Born: 1907 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
8 M George Johnson Franklin
Born: Apr 24, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 2002 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VASpouse: Sarah Bell Elizabeth Steagall (1901-1975) Marr: Jun 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Virginia Mae Ingram (1912-2002) Marr: Sep 26, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
9 M Charlie J. Franklin
Born: 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
10 F Virginia E. Franklin
AKA: Virgie Born: 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Catherine Ramsey):
George Johnson Franklin and Sarah Bell Elizabeth Steagall
Husband George Johnson Franklin
Born: Apr 24, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 2002 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: George Edward Franklin (1867- ) Mother: Mary Catherine Ramsey (1869- )
Marriage: Jun 3, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah Bell Elizabeth Steagall
Born: Oct 10, 1901 - Forsyth Co., NC Died: Mar 15, 1975 - NC Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Bell Elizabeth Steagall):
George Johnson Franklin and Virginia Mae Ingram
Husband George Johnson Franklin
Born: Apr 24, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 2002 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Mem. Pk., Rocky Mount, VA
Father: George Edward Franklin (1867- ) Mother: Mary Catherine Ramsey (1869- )
Marriage: Sep 26, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Virginia Mae Ingram
Born: Mar 25, 1912 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2002 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Henry Eller Ingram (1878- ) Mother: Lucy Frances Hylton (Cir 1883- )
Other Spouse: Terry Webb Clifton (1914-1990) - Jul 18, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virginia Mae Ingram):
Marr. by W.O. Sheppard, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Terry Webb Clifton):
Both single. He worked at a saw mill. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Patrick Co., Va.
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George Lester Franklin and Lovetta Stone
Husband George Lester Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: William Thomas Franklin, Sr. (1932-1998) Mother: Ruth Evangeline Rea (1935-2023)
Marriage:
Wife Lovetta Stone (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Booker Burch Stone (1914-1994) Mother: Verlia Marie Shelton (1917-2016)
Other Spouse: James William Minter
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lovetta Stone):
He single. she once wid.; Dec. 8, 1982. Marr. by D.R. Julian, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James William Minter):
He once div., she single. Marr. by J.F. Williams, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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George Thomas Franklin and May Belle Thomasson
Husband George Thomas Franklin
Born: Sep 14, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 30, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Lewis Franklin (1835-1923) Mother: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933)
Marriage: Abt 1897
Wife May Belle Thomasson
Born: Dec 14, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 6, 1956 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 M Onas Serel Franklin
Born: Mar 15, 1905 - VA Died: Feb 17, 1975 - Traler Home, Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Hattie Mae Jarrett (1912-1994) Marr: Bef 1931
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George Tyler Franklin and Mary Ann Wray
Husband George Tyler Franklin
Born: May 12, 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 30, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Marriage: Dec 3, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Wray
AKA: Mollie Born: Feb 21, 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 27, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Franklin, ID
Father: Iredell James Wray (1817-1904) Mother: Virginia Salmons (1823-1858)
Children
1 F Martha V. Franklin
Born: Jun 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Henry G. Campbell (1868- ) Marr: Feb 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Lillian Therese Franklin
Born: Oct 3, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 7, 1958 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Isaac Pedigo Parcell (1882-1935) Marr: May 17, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
3 M George P. Franklin
Born: Dec 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Mary Franklin
Born: Oct 1881 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M James Franklin
Born: Mar 1885 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Lewis Franklin
Born: Aug 1887 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Laura E. Franklin
Born: Jan 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Morris Koger (1890-1949) Marr: Oct 22, 1929 - Salem (city), VA
8 M William Franklin
Born: Jan 1893 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Wray):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry Co., Va., Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 24 & 35, #105, 3 Dec.1868: George T. Franklin, 26, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Wm. & Martha Franklin, married Mary A. Wray, 20, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o Gedell & Virginia Wray.
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George Walter Franklin and Martha Elizabeth Fretwell
Husband George Walter Franklin
Born: Mar 31, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1946 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: May 3, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Elizabeth Fretwell
AKA: Mattie Born: Jul 9, 1875 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 6, 1917 Buried: - Fretwell Cem., Blackberry, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Samuel Franklin
Born: Mar 1897 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Ada Leone Franklin
Born: Mar 29, 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 5, 1970 - FL Buried: - Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake Mary, Seminole Co., FLSpouse: Lewis Jennings Minter (1896-1977) Marr: Jun 8, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Elizabeth Fretwell):
Herman Lee Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Johnston
Husband Herman Lee Franklin
Born: 1909 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 4, 1930 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Johnston
Born: 1911 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Henry Johnston (1878-1976) Mother: Essie Maude Reynolds (1882-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Johnston):
James Lewis Franklin, Sr. and Lena Catherine White
Husband James Lewis Franklin, Sr.
Born: Nov 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 21, 1977 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eldridge Swinfield Franklin (1872-1933) Mother: Nancy Arabelle Philpott (1881-1918)
Marriage: Aug 12, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lena Catherine White
Born: Sep 13, 1913 - Cornelius, Mecklenburg Co., NC Died: Dec 15, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Dec 18, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lena Catherine White):
John Lewis Franklin and Mary Jane Stanley
Husband John Lewis Franklin
Born: Mar 18, 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Trent Hill, Bassett, VA
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Marriage: Nov 29, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Stanley
Born: Dec 19, 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 1933 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Swinfield W. Stanley (1814/1816- ) Mother: Lucinda Trent (1821/1823- )
Children
1 M George Thomas Franklin
Born: Sep 14, 1867 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 30, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: May Belle Thomasson (1872-1956) Marr: Abt 1897
2 M John W. Franklin
Born: 1868 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Eldridge Swinfield Franklin
Born: May 2, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 4, 1933 - Philpott Cem., Philpott, Henry Co., VASpouse: Nancy Arabelle Philpott (1881-1918) Marr: Dec 22, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Alice Reid Franklin
Born: May 22, 1875 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 10, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: George Edward Philpott (1872-1928) Marr: Dec 28, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Minnie Brooksie Franklin
Born: Jan 10, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 1946 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: Mar 28, 1946 - Evergreen Burial Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: George Minter Dillon (1877-1947) Marr: May 7, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Dallas P. Franklin
Born: May 1881 - VA Died: Buried:
7 F Mary E. Franklin
Born: 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Benjamin P. Stone (1878- ) Marr: Dec 18, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Emma Franklin
Born: Apr 1885 - VA Died: Buried:
9 F Mattie Louise Franklin
Born: Dec 8, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 24, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: James Jefferson Philpott (1879-1960) Marr: Mar 2, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Stanley):
From the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "The Marriage Register of Henry County Virginia, Vol. I, 1853-1878", pp. 24 & 25, 29 Nov. 1866: Jno. L. Franklin, 29, single, born Henry Co., Va., S/o Wm. H. & Martha Franklin, married M.J. Stanley, 18, single, born Henry Co., Va., D/o S. & Martha Stanley.
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John T. Franklin and Hallie W. Mills
Husband John T. Franklin
Born: Oct 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1928 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Edward P. Franklin (1845- ) Mother: Mary Jane Stone (1855- )
Marriage: Dec 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Hallie W. Mills
Born: Dec 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph P. Mills (1856- ) Mother: Susan Elizabeth Lee (1854-Bef 1889)
Children
1 F Mildred Franklin
Born: Oct 28, 1906 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 13, 1924 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 14, 1924 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: John Robert Floyd (1902/1903- ) Marr: Dec 16, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 F Essie Franklin
Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Ernest F. Franklin
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Hallie W. Mills):
Their marriage is listed in the ""Henry County Register of Marriages, Book No. 2, 1893-1913"", page 66, line 154, 21 Dec. 1905: J.T. Franklin, age 22, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, farmer, S/o E.F. & M.E. Franklin, married Hallie Mills, age 18, single, born/resides Henry Co., Virginia, D/o J.P. & Bettie Mills, Ceremony by A. B. Philpott.
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John William Franklin and Mary Eliza J. Meeks
Husband John William Franklin
Born: 1855 - Halifax Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jun 3, 1891 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mary Eliza J. Meeks
Born: Dec 1855 - VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Solomon Franklin Hundley (1872-1934) - Jun 7, 1896 - Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Eliza J. Meeks):
He a wid., she single.
Notes: Marriage (Solomon Franklin Hundley):
Her 2d marr., & was significantly older than Sol by about 16-21 years; there must be an unusual story to explain this marriage. Her 1st husband was a Franklin. Sol has remarried by the 1910 census, but it's unknown if his 1st wife died or they divorced; she was just in her mid-to-late 40s, so, because of their huge age difference, they probably divorced.
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William Edward Ramsey and Julia M. Franklin
Husband William Edward Ramsey
Born: Nov 27, 1858 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: David William Ramsey (1837- ) Mother: Cynthia Jane Ramsey (1835- )
Marriage: May 27, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia M. Franklin
Born: 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Demarcus F. Franklin (1829- ) Mother: Martha Ann Chaney (1827- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Julia M. Franklin):
William Morris Koger and Laura E. Franklin
Husband William Morris Koger
Born: Oct 18, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 1949 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Minor Botts Koger (1865-1920) Mother: Martha Virginia Morris (1868-1942)
Marriage: Oct 22, 1929 - Salem (city), VA
Wife Laura E. Franklin
Born: Jan 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Tyler Franklin (1842-1927) Mother: Mary Ann Wray (1848-1915)
Children
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Isaac Pedigo Parcell and Lillian Therese Franklin
Husband Isaac Pedigo Parcell
Born: Oct 1, 1882 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 31, 1935 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: John Barton Parcell (1855-1937) Mother: Martha Elizabeth Hardy (1855-1925)
Marriage: May 17, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillian Therese Franklin
Born: Oct 3, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 7, 1958 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: George Tyler Franklin (1842-1927) Mother: Mary Ann Wray (1848-1915)
Children
1 M William Forest Parcell
Born: Apr 28, 1909 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1966 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Blue Ridge Mem. Gdns., Roanoke, VASpouse: Cora Ada Hubbard (1906-1979) Marr: Oct 26, 1929 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lillian Doram (Cir 1912- ) Marr: Aft Jun 7, 1945
Notes: Marriage (Lillian Therese Franklin):
Kenneth J. Prince and Lou Franklin
Husband Kenneth J. Prince
Born: May 27, 1932 - Globe Co., OK Died: Apr 24, 1964 - Coalgate, Coal Co., OK Buried: - Coalgate, Coal Co., OK
Father: Henderson W. Prince (1900-1959) Mother: Birdie Guinn (1907- )
Marriage:
Wife Lou Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Jerri Lou Prince (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
2 M Daniel Dean Prince (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
3 M Kavin Jay Prince (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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Joseph Warren Minter, Jr. and Lucy Dandridge Franklin
Husband Joseph Warren Minter, Jr.
AKA: Joe Born: Apr 20, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 1, 1953 - Martinsville (rural), Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 3, 1953 - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Warren Minter, Sr. (1823/1827-Bef 1880) Mother: Matilda Jane Bocock (1832-1927)
Marriage: Mar 12, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucy Dandridge Franklin
Born: Oct 22, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1948 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas H. Franklin (1849- ) Mother: Victoria A. Eggleton (1852/1853- )
Children
1 F Ethel May Minter
Born: Oct 9, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1971 Buried: - Eanes Cem., Mtn. Valley, Henry Co., VASpouse: Posie Leslie Eanes (1888-1973) Marr: Sep 15, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Paul Minter
Born: Jun 21, 1895 - VA Died: Aug 14, 1966 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Aug 15, 1966 - Slaydon Cem., Draper, NCSpouse: Annie Slaydon (1900-1974) Marr: Dec 28, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Thomas Joseph Minter
AKA: Tommie Joe Born: Sep 26, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 16, 1964 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Minter Fam. Cem., Leatherwood, Henry Co., VASpouse: Dora Myrtle Estelle Bray (1900-1937) Marr: Oct 13, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 F Daisy Annie Minter
Born: Jan 14, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 1976 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Mar 29, 1976 - Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: James Boyd Minter (1903-1993) Marr: Dec 20, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Annie Bertha Minter
Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
6 F Vergie Victoria Minter
Born: Oct 29, 1902 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 13, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Paul Wyatt (1901-1980) Marr: Feb 20, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Gold J. Minter
Born: Jul 7, 1904 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1984 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Mar 31, 1984 - Dan River PBC Cem., Ruffin, NCSpouse: Lottie Sue Riddle (1910-2005) Marr: Nov 9, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Archie J. Minter
Born: Jul 7, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 1971 Buried:
9 F Della Estelle Minter
Born: Apr 23, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Aubrey Lynwood Wells (1915-1964) Marr: Jun 8, 1940 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
10 F Clara Gertrude Minter
Born: Apr 30, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 2, 2019 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 6, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Norman Ford McGhee (1920-2002) Marr: Oct 26, 1940 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lucy Dandridge Franklin):
Jesse Gordon Holcomb and Lucy Matt Franklin
Husband Jesse Gordon Holcomb
Born: Jan 14, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Apr 2, 1992 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage:
Wife Lucy Matt Franklin
Born: Dec 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1990 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lafayette Franklin (1880-1920) Mother: Sophia Ann Hodges (1874-1942)
Children
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John Roscoe Mason and Lula Mae Franklin
Husband John Roscoe Mason
Born: Aug 7, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Feb 13, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Columbus Franklin Mason (1837- ) Mother: Mary Jane Burch (1848-1936)
Marriage: Oct 30, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lula Mae Franklin
Born: Apr 1891 - Franklin Co., VA Died: 1928 Buried:
Father: George Edward Franklin (1867- ) Mother: Mary Catherine Ramsey (1869- )
Children
1 M James Russell Mason, Sr.
Born: Mar 19, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1990 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Irene Elizabeth Holcomb (1917-1994) Marr: Apr 2, 1932 - Franklin Co., VASpouse: Dorothy Ann Adams (1929-2021) Marr: Aug 14, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lula Mae Franklin):
Rufus R. Robertson and Maggie C. Franklin
Husband Rufus R. Robertson
Born: Sep 1885 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 28, 1911 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Maggie C. Franklin
Born: Apr 7, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Edward Franklin (1867- ) Mother: Mary Catherine Ramsey (1869- )
Children
1 M George Lewis Robertson
Born: Dec 18, 1912 - Franklin Co., VA Died: May 24, 2000 - Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Martinsville, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Virginia Mae Gardner (1917-1992) Marr: Sep 29, 1935 - Sullivan Co., TNSpouse: Mattie Lorella Hollandsworth (1931-2014) Marr: Aft Apr 30, 1983
2 F Mary Emma Robertson
Born: Feb 19, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 2003 - Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 27, 2003 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VASpouse: Howard Swain Dalton (1908-1972) Marr: May 6, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Carroll Lee Hankins (1918-2003) Marr: Jan 6, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
3 M Charlie Walter Robertson, Sr.
Born: May 30, 1920 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1999 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jamie Aldridge (1920/1921- ) Marr: Jun 18, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Carlene Estelle Rakes (1932-2020) Marr: Dec 20, 1952 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Maggie C. Franklin):
Both single. Marr. Dec. 28, 1911, Franklin Co., Va.
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John M. Minter and Mary Anna Franklin
Husband John M. Minter
Born: Bet Dec 1863 and 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Rev., William Silas Minter, Min. (1828-1910) Mother: Julia Ann Law (1830- )
Marriage: Mar 6, 1898 - Bedford Co., VA
Wife Mary Anna Franklin
Born: Bet Feb 1869 and 1876 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Velma Aura Minter
Born: Aug 25, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 2002 Buried:
2 F Doshia V. Minter
AKA: Doshie Born: 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Taylor Patrick Woodall (1893-1965) Marr: Oct 1, 1922 - Caswell Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Mary Anna Franklin):
L. B. Pritchett and Mary E. Franklin
Husband L. B. Pritchett
Born: 1874 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John H. Pritchett (1853- ) Mother: Mary C. Unknown (1850- )
Marriage: Dec 5, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Franklin
Born: 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William H. Franklin (1839-1926) Mother: Lucinda Pannill Shumate (1843- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Franklin):
Benjamin P. Stone and Mary E. Franklin
Husband Benjamin P. Stone
Born: Aug 1878 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles Fountain Stone (1849-1916) Mother: Joyce Emma Shelton (1857-1937)
Marriage: Dec 18, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary E. Franklin
Born: 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Lewis Franklin (1835-1923) Mother: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary E. Franklin):
William Burwell Wells and Mary Jane Franklin
Husband William Burwell Wells
Born: Nov 30, 1820 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 26, 1899 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VAMarriage: Abt 1869-1870
Wife Mary Jane Franklin
Born: Jan 26, 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 1915 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Other Spouse: William Samuel Brown (1834-1864) - Oct 20, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Nimrod Wells
Born: 1870 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Virginia T. Wells
Born: 1872 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Ella V. Wells
Born: Apr 1875 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M John W. Wells
Born: Aug 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Samuel F. Wells
AKA: Sam Born: Dec 24, 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1903 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VA
6 M William Wells
Born: Jan 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 1884 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
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John F. Merriman and Mattie E. Franklin
Husband John F. Merriman
Born: Apr 27, 1868 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 28, 1952 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Father: Lorenzo Dow Merriman (1846-1894) Mother: Nancy J. Bouldin (1846- )
Marriage: Oct 8, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mattie E. Franklin
Born: Jan 7, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 28, 1964 Buried: - Mt. Hermon Ch. of the Brethren Cem., Bassett, VA
Children
1 M Jesse Frederick Merriman
AKA: Fred Born: Sep 16, 1905 Died: May 16, 1984 - Stanleytown, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Foley Cem., Elamsville, VASpouse: Margaret Elizabeth Jones (1903- ) Marr: Dec 27, 1923 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Violet May Bryant (1915-1999) Marr: Sep 16, 1961
Notes: Marriage (Mattie E. Franklin):
James Jefferson Philpott and Mattie Louise Franklin
Husband James Jefferson Philpott
Born: Jul 28, 1879 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 11, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Lumpkin Philpott (1857-1932) Mother: Elizabeth Mildred Turner (1854-1944)
Marriage: Mar 2, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mattie Louise Franklin
Born: Dec 8, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 24, 1978 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John Lewis Franklin (1835-1923) Mother: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933)
Children
1 M Stuart McGuire Philpott
Born: Jul 17, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 26, 1992 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Anne Elizabeth Hodges (1915-1983) Marr: Apr 4, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Mildred Philpott
Born: Oct 14, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1974 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Alfonzo Allen Austin (1909-1975) Marr: Jun 3, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Helen Estelle Philpott
Born: Aug 8, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 4, 2001 - Bedford, VA Buried: - Cedar Lawn Mem. Pk., Roanoke, VASpouse: Henry Jackson Meade, Jr. (1920-1989) Marr: Nov 15, 1941 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
4 M George Cabell Philpott, Sr.
Born: Jan 26, 1922 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 8, 2013 - Landmark Center, Stuart, VA Buried: Jul 11, 2013 - Roselawn Abbey, Martinsville, VASpouse: Betty Caroline Taylor (1923-1995) Marr: Sep 9, 1944 - Montgomery Co., AL
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Louise Franklin):
He 29 & she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.S. & B.M. Philpott; D/o J.S. & J. Franklin. Marr. Mar. 2, 1909 in Henry Co., Va.
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Samuel L. Fretwell and Nancy M. Franklin
Husband Samuel L. Fretwell
Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John B. Fretwell (1812- ) Mother: Elizabeth Burnett (1808- )
Marriage: Nov 12, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy M. Franklin
AKA: Nannie Born: Feb 1, 1841 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Children
1 M John William Fretwell
Born: Sep 20, 1866 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 13, 1935 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Victoria Ann Purdy (1872-1954) Marr: Jul 19, 1891 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Minnie M. Fretwell
Born: 1869 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Samuel Harrison Fretwell
AKA: Sam Born: Apr 8, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 13, 1937 - VA Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: Mary P. Blackwell (1882-Bef 1921) Marr: Jan 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lucy Holt (1886- ) Marr: Feb 16, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
4 M George F. Fretwell
Born: 1873 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Martha E. Fretwell
Born: 1875 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Edwin R. Fretwell
Born: 1880 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Clarence Marshall Fretwell, Sr.
Born: Aug 22, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef Apr 18, 1940 Buried:Spouse: Lucy Jarrett (1896-1971) Marr: Abt 1914
Notes: Marriage (Nancy M. Franklin):
Sidney S. Price and Nannie Ellen Franklin
Husband Sidney S. Price
Born: 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Beauford Price (1812- ) Mother: Mariah Ann Beheler (1819- )
Marriage: Apr 1, 1885 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nannie Ellen Franklin
Born: Apr 1, 1865 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 29, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 1, 1947 - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Children
1 F Lou Emma Price
Born: Feb 1, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 1967 - NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCSpouse: Zephina Jackson Meeks (1882-1940) Marr: Dec 25, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Jesse Lawrence Price
Born: May 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 5, 1965 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Jun 5, 1965 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Hazel Dean (1899-1966) Marr: Aug 1, 1914 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
3 M Benjamin Franklin Price
AKA: Ben Born: Feb 19, 1894 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1964 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 8, 1964 - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: Mary D. Burgess (1897- ) Marr: Feb 28, 1914 - Rockingham Co., NC
4 M Fred H. Price
Born: Abt 1898 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: Bessie Hall (Abt 1901- ) Marr: Aug 6, 1921 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Nannie Ellen Franklin):
Onas Serel Franklin and Hattie Mae Jarrett
Husband Onas Serel Franklin
Born: Mar 15, 1905 - VA Died: Feb 17, 1975 - Traler Home, Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Thomas Franklin (1867-1937) Mother: May Belle Thomasson (1872-1956)
Marriage: Bef 1931
Wife Hattie Mae Jarrett
Born: Feb 8, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1994 - Ocala, Marion Co., FL Buried: - Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, Marion Co., FL
Father: Samuel Luther Jarrett (1878-1969) Mother: Nannie Prillaman (1887-1970)
Children
1 F Virginia Belle Franklin
Born: Aug 1, 1931 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 2015 - Ocala, Marion Co., FL Buried: - Cremated
2 F Isis Ruth Franklin
Born: Sep 10, 1933 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F A. Brown Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
4 M George T. Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
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Robert Carl Franklin and Louise Prillaman
Husband Robert Carl Franklin
Born: Dec 24, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 26, 1990 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Lafayette Franklin (1880-1920) Mother: Sophia Ann Hodges (1874-1942)
Marriage: Sep 25, 1936 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Wife Louise Prillaman
Born: Jan 30, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 9, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 11, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Shields Deshazo Prillaman (1885-1971) Mother: Nannie Ola Coleman (1893-1973)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Louise Prillaman):
Both single. He a furniture worker. Marr. by E. Burgess, Min.
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Robert Lafayette Franklin and Sophia Ann Hodges
Husband Robert Lafayette Franklin
Born: Jun 15, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Reed Crk. Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 26, 1901 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Sophia Ann Hodges
Born: Jun 4, 1874 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 16, 1942 Buried: - Reed Crk. Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Lucy Matt Franklin
Born: Dec 25, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1990 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Jesse Gordon Holcomb (1911-1992)
2 F Bertha Ann Franklin
Born: Apr 2, 1908 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 25, 1978 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Delmas Claude Johnson (1907-1974)
3 M Robert Carl Franklin
Born: Dec 24, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 26, 1990 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Louise Prillaman (1915-2008) Marr: Sep 25, 1936 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Sophia Ann Hodges):
Sol Franklin and Susan J. Griggs
Husband Sol Franklin
Born: 1838 - Poland, Europe Died: Buried:Marriage: Apr 21, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan J. Griggs
Born: 1850 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George E. Griggs (1814-1882) Mother: Frances Wills (1817-1854)
Children
1 F Rosa J. Franklin
Born: 1868 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Frances Kate Franklin
Born: 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Warren Norman, Jr. (1870-1912) Marr: Nov 30, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
3 M John F. Franklin
Born: 1871 - VA Died: Buried:
4 M Joseph C. Franklin
Born: 1873 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M Sol Franklin
Born: 1876 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Henry C. Franklin
Born: 1879 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Susan J. Griggs):
William H. Franklin and Martha E. Hundley
Husband William H. Franklin
Born: 1809-1812 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1901 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Fieldale, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Apr 30, 1835 - Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Martha E. Hundley
AKA: Patsy Born: 1809 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1895 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Hundley (1774-Bef 1860) Mother:
Children
1 M John Lewis Franklin
Born: Mar 18, 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Trent Hill, Bassett, VASpouse: Mary Jane Stanley (1847-1933) Marr: Nov 29, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Jane Franklin
Born: Jan 26, 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 22, 1915 Buried: - Blackberry Bapt. Ch. Cem., Bassett, VASpouse: William Samuel Brown (1834-1864) Marr: Oct 20, 1857 - Henry Co., VASpouse: William Burwell Wells (1820-1899) Marr: Abt 1869-1870
3 M William H. Franklin
AKA: Buck Born: Mar 17, 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1926 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:Spouse: Lucinda Pannill Shumate (1843- ) Marr: Jan 6, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Nancy M. Franklin
AKA: Nannie Born: Feb 1, 1841 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Samuel L. Fretwell (1836- ) Marr: Nov 12, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
5 M George Tyler Franklin
Born: May 12, 1842 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 30, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Franklin Cem., Fieldale, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Ann Wray (1848-1915) Marr: Dec 3, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Edward P. Franklin
Born: Sep 7, 1845 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Jane Stone (1855- ) Marr: Dec 1, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
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William H. Franklin and Lucinda Pannill Shumate
Husband William H. Franklin
AKA: Buck Born: Mar 17, 1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1926 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried:
Father: William H. Franklin (1809/1812-1901) Mother: Martha E. Hundley (1809-1895)
Marriage: Jan 6, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucinda Pannill Shumate
Born: 1843 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Daniel Shumate (1819- ) Mother: Elizabeth Pace (1821- )
Children
1 F Martha Franklin
Born: 1868 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M James E. Franklin
Born: 1869 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Sally Lou Franklin
Born: Mar 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Lee Anglin (1873- ) Marr: Feb 5, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
4 M John W. Franklin
Born: 1874 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Mary E. Franklin
Born: 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: L. B. Pritchett (1874- ) Marr: Dec 5, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Lucy Franklin
Born: 1877 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lucinda Pannill Shumate):
William Thomas Franklin, Sr. and Ruth Evangeline Rea
Husband William Thomas Franklin, Sr.
Born: Apr 17, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Dec 7, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruth Evangeline Rea
Born: Jul 21, 1935 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 2023 Buried: Apr 18, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Toney Lester Rea (1888-1966) Mother: Gertrude Eggleston (1896-1988)
Children
1 M George Lester Franklin (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:Spouse: Lovetta Stone (living)
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Evangeline Rea):
Both single. He worked for Sale Knitting & she for DuPont. Marr. by T.W. Hardie, Min.
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Reuben Ziglar and Lucy Frans
Husband Reuben Ziglar
Born: Feb 14, 1808 - Stokes Co., NC Died: Aug 16, 1891 - Ziglar-Fulcher Cem., Patrick Co., VA Buried:
Father: Leonard Ziglar (1762-1849) Mother: Nancy Zimmerman (1769/1775-1856)
Marriage: Feb 10, 1831 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Lucy Frans
Born: 1810 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John Ziglar
Born: 1833 - VA Died: Buried:
2 F Martha Ziglar
Born: 1838 - MO Died: Buried:
3 M Leonard Ziglar
Born: 1840 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Zelpha Ziglar
Born: 1844 - VA Died: Buried:
5 M William Ziglar
AKA: Billy Born: 1846 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Bef Jan 27, 1920 Buried:Spouse: Mary Lula Hopkins (1884- ) Marr: Dec 24, 1901 - Patrick Co., VA
6 F Lucy Ziglar
Born: 1849 - VA Died: Buried:
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William Frans and Nancy M. Shelton
Husband William Frans
Born: Abt 1815 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 13, 1832 - Medlock, St. Charles Co., MO, USA
Wife Nancy M. Shelton
Born: Abt 1807 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Shelton (1760-1817) Mother: Frances Smith Allen (1787-1849)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy M. Shelton):
Marr. Dec. 13, 1832 in Medlock, St. Charles Co., MO, by N.C. Kobler, Min.
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Bruce Wayne Simpson and Lynette Frasier
Husband Bruce Wayne Simpson (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: Marvin Franklin Simpson (1942-1972) Mother: Shirley Mae Haley
Marriage:
Wife Lynette Frasier (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Robert Edward Frazee and Mary Elizabeth Turner
Husband Robert Edward Frazee
Born: Cir 1918 Died: Buried:Marriage: Nov 17, 1956 - San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Turner
Born: Apr 28, 1922 - Roanoke Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Willie King Turner (1885-1965) Mother: Lillie Mae McGhee (1892-1980)
Other Spouse: Jay Thomas Godfrey (1917-1991) - May 1, 1943 - Roanoke (city), VA
Children
1 M Robert Edward Frazee, Jr.
Born: Aug 10, 1957 - San Diego, San Diego Co., CA Died: Jan 10, 1996 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Jay Thomas Godfrey):
He 25, she 21. Both single. He born Bluefield, Va. & she Roanoke Co., Va. He was a Lt. (J.g.), the U.S. Naval Res. S/o J.T. Godfrey & Evelyn Jervis; D/o Wm. King Turner & Lillie Mae McGhee. Marr. May 1, 1943, Roanoke, Va., by R.E. Dowdy, Min.
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George Rufus Taylor and Alberta Maria Frazier
Husband George Rufus Taylor
Born: Mar 22, 1861 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1941 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 25, 1941 - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: George William Taylor (1823-1865) Mother: Martha Ann Shelton (1830-1915)
Marriage: Jun 17, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Alberta Maria Frazier
AKA: Annie Born: Feb 22, 1864 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Apr 28, 1943 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 29, 1943 - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Peter F. Frazier (1841-1915) Mother: Victoria Donavant (1845-1934)
Children
1 M German Alva Taylor
AKA: Alvie Born: Jul 19, 1889 - Spencer, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 6, 1964 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Mayo Bapt. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VASpouse: Mamie Zell Pratt (1898-1978) Marr: Apr 24, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Alberta Maria Frazier):
James Edward Hensley, Jr. and Becky Jean Frazier
Husband James Edward Hensley, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Father: James Edward Hensley, Sr. (1910-1972) Mother: Eugenia Laura Davis (1915-2005)
Marriage:
Wife Becky Jean Frazier (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Becky Jean Frazier):
Both single. Marr. by R.G. Wells, Min.
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Charles Rucker Frazier and Alice Virginia Jones
Husband Charles Rucker Frazier
Born: Mar 1, 1893 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Father: James David Frazier (1849-1923) Mother: Melissa M. Chapman (1867-1944)
Marriage: Apr 15, 1923 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Alice Virginia Jones
Born: 1905 - NC Died: Buried:
Children
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