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Alton Kelly Oakes

Male 1917 - 1954  (36 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alton Kelly Oakes was born 3 Aug 1917, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of Cephus Wade Oakes and Mary Elizabeth Gregory); died 5 May 1954, Chatham, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Alton married Lena Rigney. Lena (daughter of Jesse Thomas Rigney and Minnie Alice Allen) was born 19 Jul 1916, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Oct 2000, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cephus Wade Oakes was born 27 May 1890, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of Cephus Calvin Oakes and Elizabeth Cornelius "Nannie" Reynolds); died 4 May 1952, Leesburg, North Carolina; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    Cephus married Mary Elizabeth Gregory 30 Mar 1909, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Henry Clay Gregory and Louvinia 'Vinie' Ann Pigg) was born 6 Feb 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Oct 1955, Caswell County, North Carolina; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Elizabeth GregoryMary Elizabeth Gregory was born 6 Feb 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Henry Clay Gregory and Louvinia 'Vinie' Ann Pigg); died 10 Oct 1955, Caswell County, North Carolina; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    Children:
    1. Unnamed Infant Oakes was born 7 Mar 1910; died 7 Mar 1910; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    2. Delbert T. Oakes was born 1911, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Cecil Aubrey Oakes was born 8 Feb 1913, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 Jul 1986, Caswell, North Carolina; was buried , Old lamberth Hill Church Cemetery, Roxboro, North Carolina.
    4. Ben C. Oakes was born 3 Mar 1915, Virginia; died 23 Jul 1996, Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma.
    5. 1. Alton Kelly Oakes was born 3 Aug 1917, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 May 1954, Chatham, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. Myrtle Oakes was born Est 1920, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Erma Oakes was born Est 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Iva Estene Oakes was born 3 Feb 1922, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Aug 1976, Burlington, North Carolina; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, North Carolina.
    9. Richardson Hedrick Oakes was born 17 Jul 1926, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 21 Mar 1982, Caswell County, North Carolina; was buried , Leasburg Community Cemetery, Caswell, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Cephus Calvin OakesCephus Calvin Oakes was born 15 Apr 1859, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of James Alfred Oakes and Mary Ann Reynolds); died 12 Oct 1941, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    Cephus married Elizabeth Cornelius "Nannie" Reynolds 4 Mar 1879, Caswell County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of William George Reynolds and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" LCMW-RQ3 Adkins) was born 31 Oct 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Dec 1934, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Cornelius "Nannie" ReynoldsElizabeth Cornelius "Nannie" Reynolds was born 31 Oct 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of William George Reynolds and Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" LCMW-RQ3 Adkins); died 30 Dec 1934, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    Children:
    1. William Henry Oakes was born 25 Apr 1880, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Jul 1969, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Hillcrest Burial Park Chatham, Virginia.
    2. Lila O. Oakes was born 8 Sep 1882, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Mar 1901, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    3. Minnie Lelia Oakes was born 9 Mar 1884, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Jan 1959, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Adkins Family Cemetery Franklin County, Virginia.
    4. Tasville 'Carr' Oakes was born 27 Jan 1885, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1 Jan 1957, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Snow Creek Memorial Gardens, Franklin County, Virginia.
    5. Rhoda Elizabeth "Nannie" Oakes was born 28 Oct 1888, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Jul 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. John A. Oakes was born 20 Feb 1889, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 3 Mar 1889, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    7. 2. Cephus Wade Oakes was born 27 May 1890, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 May 1952, Leesburg, North Carolina; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    8. 'Ford' Alfred Oakes was born 14 Mar 1892, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Nov 1962, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    9. Nancy Booker Oakes was born 16 Aug 1895, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Apr 1970, Farmville, Virginia; was buried , Trinity Memorial Gardens Prince Edward County, Virginia.
    10. James 'David' Oakes was born 24 May 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1 Jun 1977, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    11. Edna Katherine Oakes was born 25 Jan 1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 May 1923, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    12. Emma M. Oakes was born Abt 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    13. Ostella Louise Oakes was born 21 Jan 1911, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 Jun 1999, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.

  3. 6.  Henry Clay GregoryHenry Clay Gregory was born 17 Apr 1850, Henry County, Virginia (son of Richard Dennis Gregory and Elizabeth H. Pigg); died 23 Jan 1931, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetety Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Henry married Louvinia 'Vinie' Ann Pigg 3 Feb 1876, Leaksville Township, North Carolina. Louvinia (daughter of Paul Carrington Pigg, Sr. and Ann C. Davis) was born 29 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died June, 29, 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Louvinia 'Vinie' Ann PiggLouvinia 'Vinie' Ann Pigg was born 29 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Paul Carrington Pigg, Sr. and Ann C. Davis); died June, 29, 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Walter Gregory was born 28 Sep 1877, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 24 May 1941; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    2. 3. Mary Elizabeth Gregory was born 6 Feb 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Oct 1955, Caswell County, North Carolina; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    3. Christopher Dennis Gregory was born 10 Oct 1887, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Aug 1960, Chatham, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. Roxie Ann Gregory was born 17 Feb 1890, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 23 Oct 1986; was buried , Swansonville Methodist Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. Frances W. 'Fannie' Gregory was born 15 Oct 1892, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Aug 1976; was buried , St. Johns Church Cemetery, Hampton City, Virginia.
    6. Charles 'Charlie' Gregory was born 20 Mar 1896, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Jul 1988, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. Louvinia May 'Vannie' Gregory was born 24 Jan 1883, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Jan 1970; was buried , Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    8. Minnie Boon Gregory was born 1 Nov 1880, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 May 1964, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Slaydon Family Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Alfred OakesJames Alfred Oakes was born 4 Sep 1829, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of William Burl "Billie" Oakes and Sarah Ann "Sally" Phraley); died 16 Apr 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Oakes Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    James married Mary Ann Reynolds 1853, Preacher Asa Hodnett's home. Mary (daughter of Robert Devin Reynolds and Susanna Carter) was born 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 12 Dec 1920, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Oakes Family Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia . [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Ann ReynoldsMary Ann Reynolds was born 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Robert Devin Reynolds and Susanna Carter); died 12 Dec 1920, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Oakes Family Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    Children:
    1. Elizabeth A. "Lizzie" Oakes was born 6 Mar 1853, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Lavenia Mary Alice Oakes was born 18 Sep 1855, Henry Co., Virginia; died 20 Apr 1915, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Oakes Family Cemetery, Chatham, Virginia.
    3. Susan A. Oakes was born Abt 1856; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. William Karr Oakes was born Abt 1858; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 4. Cephus Calvin Oakes was born 15 Apr 1859, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 12 Oct 1941, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    6. Nannie Bell Oakes was born 25 Dec 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Nov 1951, Charlotte County, Virginia; was buried , Cool Springs Cemetery, Lunenburg, Virginia.
    7. Mary Jane Oakes was born Abt 1864, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1941, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Boones Chapel Church Cemetery, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA.
    8. John James Oakes was born 24 May 1865, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Oct 1952, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery, Henry Co., Virginia.
    9. Coleman Benjamin Oakes was born Abt 1868; died 20 Feb 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    10. William Alfred Oakes was born 16 Oct 1872, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 28 Nov 1934, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    11. Della Mae Oakes was born 10 May 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 21 Jun 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    12. Oscar Lee Oakes was born 1877, Virginia; died 6 Oct 1920, Staunton River, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  3. 10.  William George ReynoldsWilliam George Reynolds was born 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of John Philpott Reynolds and Rhoda Elizabeth 'Rody' Smith); died 10 May 1862, Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    William married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" LCMW-RQ3 Adkins 9 Jun 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Mary (daughter of Anderson Henderson Adkins and Nancy Booker Reynolds) was born 27 Mar 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died 19 Feb 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittslyvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" LCMW-RQ3 AdkinsMary Elizabeth "Betsy" LCMW-RQ3 Adkins was born 27 Mar 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Anderson Henderson Adkins and Nancy Booker Reynolds); died 19 Feb 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittslyvania County, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. William Goggin LRZ2-XFR Reynolds was born 21 May 1859, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Apr 1949, Franklin Co., Virginia; was buried , Boones Chapel Cemetery, Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.
    2. 5. Elizabeth Cornelius "Nannie" Reynolds was born 31 Oct 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Dec 1934, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..

  5. 12.  Richard Dennis GregoryRichard Dennis Gregory was born 20 Feb 1799, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of John Keatts Gregory and Elizabeth Holland Corder); died 19 Jul 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Richard married Elizabeth H. Pigg 18 Feb 1827, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of John Pigg and Mary Lucretia 'Polly' Payne) was born Abt 1808, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Aug 1873, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth H. PiggElizabeth H. Pigg was born Abt 1808, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of John Pigg and Mary Lucretia 'Polly' Payne); died 13 Aug 1873, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
    Children:
    1. Mary A. E. Gregory was born 16 Dec 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Branch Gregory was born 15 Dec 1829, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 3 Jul 1863, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; was buried , Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.
    3. Nathan Lowry Gregory was born 25 Dec 1831, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died 1 Jul 1862, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
    4. Richard P. Gregory was born 4 Feb 1835, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1 Jun 1862, Richmond, Virginia.
    5. Larina Catherine Gregory was born 13 Jul 1845, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 9 Feb 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. Wilson Tucker Gregory was born 5 Mar 1833; died 15 Sep 1862, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia (buried in a mass grave).
    7. J. Gregory was born 17 Dec 1842; died 19 May 1928.
    8. Martha A. F. Gregory was born 30 Jan 1841, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    9. William C. Gregory was born 16 Feb 1843, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 26 Jul 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    10. Thomas Adolphus "Tobe" Gregory was born 7 Dec 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Dec 1936, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    11. 6. Henry Clay Gregory was born 17 Apr 1850, Henry County, Virginia; died 23 Jan 1931, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetety Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    12. Christopher Columbus Gregory was born 7 Feb 1837, Stuart, Virginia; died 24 Mar 1908, Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia; was buried , Haley Cem. Stuart, Virginia.

  7. 14.  Paul Carrington Pigg, Sr. was born 4 Jul 1809, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Jul 1887, Rockingham Co., North Carolina; was buried , Foy-Gibson Cemetery Rockingham County North Carolina.

    Paul married Ann C. Davis. Ann was born 30 Aug 1812, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 21 Sep 1889, Madison, Rockingham Co., North Carolina; was buried , Foy-Gibson Cemetery Rockingham County North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Ann C. Davis was born 30 Aug 1812, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 21 Sep 1889, Madison, Rockingham Co., North Carolina; was buried , Foy-Gibson Cemetery Rockingham County North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. 7. Louvinia 'Vinie' Ann Pigg was born 29 Nov 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died June, 29, 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Gregory Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.