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Peter Thomas "Pete" Wells

Peter Thomas "Pete" Wells

Male 1866 - 1939  (73 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Peter Thomas "Pete" WellsPeter Thomas "Pete" Wells was born 20 May 1866, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Nov 1939, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Peter married Nannie Belle Palmer 11 Feb 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Nannie (daughter of Edward Whitfield Palmer and Elizabeth Ann 'Betty Ann' Grant) was born 23 Nov 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1952, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Leslie Stone "Snorty" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1893, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Jan 1977, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried 8 Jan 1977, County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 3. Annie Maude Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Jun 1954, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    3. 4. Hattie Blanche Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Sep 1987, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. 5. Algie Lea Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Sep 1979, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. 6. William Edward Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1902, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Mar 1925, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. 7. Curtis Whitfield Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Janaury 28, 1905, Henry County, Virginia; died 4 Nov 1960, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. 8. Nora Virginia Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jul 1907, Henry County, Virginia; died 16 Feb 1988, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial park, Martinsville City, Virginia.
    8. 9. Samuel Thomas Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1910; died 9 Jan 2001; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. 10. Nannie Elizabeth "Pete" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1912, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 May 2010, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    10. 11. Eugene Herman Wells, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1915, Henry County, Virginia; died 5 Dec 2007, Chesterfield County, Virginia; was buried , Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
    11. 12. Sally Frances Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1919, Henry County, Virginia; died 13 Oct 2011, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leslie Stone "Snorty" WellsLeslie Stone "Snorty" Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 8 May 1893, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Jan 1977, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried 8 Jan 1977, County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Cindy Hubbard Headen
    E-Mail
    Jan 2014
    Doris and Gladys were sisters. Gladys was my grandmother. Their parents were Leslie Stone Wells and Elsie Elizabeth Aaron. They had 3 brothers and a sister that died very young. The brothers were Carlton Aaron Wells and twins, Robert E. and Ryland T. The twins did not have middle names, just initials.

    Leslie married Elsie Elizabeth Aaron. Elsie (daughter of Bruce James Aaron and Susan Clay "Susie" Marlowe) was born 9 Dec 1895, Henry County, Virginia; died 11 Nov 1976, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Doris Ann Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Aug 1915, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Feb 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 14. Mary Gladys Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1917, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Sept 1993, Danville, Virginia; was buried 2 Oct 1993, County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.
    3. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Eunice Irene Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1921, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 May 1923, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. 17. Robert E. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 May 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Oct 2012, Fisherville, Augusta County, Virginia; was buried 29 Oct 2012, Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.
    6. 18. Ryland T. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 May 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1 Oct 2002, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.

  2. 3.  Annie Maude WellsAnnie Maude Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 28 May 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Jun 1954, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Annie married Wade King Jefferson 12 Aug 1911. Wade was born 10 Nov 1889, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Jun 1967, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Annie Lucille Jefferson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 20 Nov 1944, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Fuller Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    2. 20. Edith Jefferson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Mar 1999, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.
    3. 21. Bernice Irene Jefferson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 Feb 2005, Martinsville City, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.
    4. 22. William "Bill" Eugene Jefferson Jefferson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1928, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  3. 4.  Hattie Blanche WellsHattie Blanche Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 20 Mar 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Sep 1987, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Hattie married Charles Franklin 'Charlie' Holland 30 Nov 1916, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Charles (son of John Winston Hollandsworth and Sallie Ann Catherine Clark) was born 3 Nov 1896, Henry County, Virginia; died 29 Dec 1968, Danville, Pitts. Co., Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Angie Lois Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Dec 1917, Henry County, Virginia; died 2008, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 24. John Thomas Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Apr 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 Dec 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    3. 25. Howard Kermit Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1921, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 7 Feb 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. 26. Carroll William Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1922, Henry County, Virginia; died 24 Sep 2006, Pittsylvanbia County, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.
    5. 27. Annie Elise Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1925, Henry County, Virginia; died 9 Feb 2013, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Wells, Matthew B. Family, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. 28. Kenneth J. Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1927, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Aug 2012, Whitmell, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.
    7. 29. Clyde Emmerson Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1928, Pittsylvania County, County, Virginia; died 25 Feb 1930, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    8. 30. Iva Jeane Holland  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1931, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Mar 2016, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.

  4. 5.  Algie Lea WellsAlgie Lea Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 7 Feb 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Sep 1979, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Algie married Willie Smith Parrish 29 Nov 1924. Willie was born 20 Oct 1901, Virginia; died 5 Jun 1968, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Wells Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Ruby Kathleen Parrish  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1927, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Jan 2018, Lynchburg City, Virginia; was buried , Carl O. Moran Memorial Gardens, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  5. 6.  William Edward WellsWilliam Edward Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 27 May 1902, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Mar 1925, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  6. 7.  Curtis Whitfield WellsCurtis Whitfield Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born Janaury 28, 1905, Henry County, Virginia; died 4 Nov 1960, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Curtis married Virginia Alice Herndon 30 Nov 1935, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Virginia was born 13 May 1913, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Dec 1996, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Hillcrest Burial Park Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Nora Virginia WellsNora Virginia Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 3 Jul 1907, Henry County, Virginia; died 16 Feb 1988, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial park, Martinsville City, Virginia.

    Nora married Living [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Mary Katherine Turner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jun 1937; died 30 Jul 1988.

  8. 9.  Samuel Thomas WellsSamuel Thomas Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 19 Mar 1910; died 9 Jan 2001; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Samuel married Nannie Lera Shorter 19 Mar 1935, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Nannie (daughter of William Benjamin Shorter and Nancy Ann Fuller) was born 10 Jun 1912, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 17 Dec 2002, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Nannie Elizabeth "Pete" WellsNannie Elizabeth "Pete" Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 13 Sep 1912, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 May 2010, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.

    Nannie married David Taft Stanford. David was born 27 Oct 1908, Henry County, Virginia; died 25 Jul 1970, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. David Thomas Stanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1940; died 1 Sep 1963; was buried , Oaskwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 35. Elizabeth Ann Stanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1947; died 1 Sep 1963; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.

  10. 11.  Eugene Herman Wells, Sr.Eugene Herman Wells, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 1 Jul 1915, Henry County, Virginia; died 5 Dec 2007, Chesterfield County, Virginia; was buried , Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

    Eugene married Sylvia Pearl Palumbo 31 Jul 1935, Danville, Virginia; divorced 28 Jul 1955, Richmond, Virginia. Sylvia was born 10 Jul 1915, Pelham, North Carolina; died 10 Jul 2003. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Eugene married Living [Group Sheet]


  11. 12.  Sally Frances WellsSally Frances Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 3 May 1919, Henry County, Virginia; died 13 Oct 2011, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

    Sally married Walter Isaac Mills 3 Mar 1951. Walter was born 11 Feb 1916, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Jan 1995, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Doris Ann WellsDoris Ann Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 14 Aug 1915, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Feb 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.

    Doris married Walter Harvey "Doc" Allen 13 Dec 1930, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Walter (son of Ashley Christopher Allen and Lillie Mae Reynolds) was born 22 Sep 1909, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Feb 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Harvey Lee Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1931, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Aug 1934 @ 1:am, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , at home.
    2. 39. Billie Richardson Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1933, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died March 7, 1933 @ 7:am, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , at home.
    3. 40. Janet Reva Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1935, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. 41. Billie Carlton Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1944, Callands, Virginia; died 29 Jan 1945, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Callands.
    5. 42. Douglas Michael Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jan 1946, Martinsville, Virginia.
    6. 43. Patsy Carroll Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1949, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1950, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. 44. Teresa Ann Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1952, Virginia; died 30 Sep 1952, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    8. 45. Glenn Christopher Allen  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 14.  Mary Gladys Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 13 Oct 1917, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Sept 1993, Danville, Virginia; was buried 2 Oct 1993, County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.

    Mary married Cecil Randolph Hubbard 19 Jun 1937, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Cecil was born 14 Jan 1917, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 18 Sep 1996, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Norma Jean Hubbard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Feb 1938, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Feb 2013, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church- Axton, Henry Co., VA.
    3. 48. Harold Hylton Hubbard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Oct 1945, Martinsville, Henry Co., Virginia; died 20 Jul 2015, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Doss Family Cemetery, Museville, Virginia.

  3. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1)

    Living married G. Laney. [Group Sheet]


  4. 16.  Eunice Irene Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 18 Nov 1921, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 May 1923, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  5. 17.  Robert E. WellsRobert E. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 9 May 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Oct 2012, Fisherville, Augusta County, Virginia; was buried 29 Oct 2012, Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.

    Robert married Juanita Bryson. Juanita was born 22 Jun 1928, Virginia; died 12 Aug 2009, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial park, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 18.  Ryland T. WellsRyland T. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 9 May 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1 Oct 2002, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - Wednesday, October 2, 2002

    Ryland T. Wells, 78, of 78 Garden Drive, Ridgeway, died Oct. 1, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.

    Wells was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theater. He was awarded five Battle Stars and an Arrowhead for the D-Day Invasion.

    Born May 9, 1924, in Callands, he was the son of the late Leslie Stone Wells and Elsie E. Aaron Wells. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Y. Wells.

    He retired from LADD Furniture Co. with 25 years of service, and he had been a member of County Line Christian Church for 65 years.

    Surviving are one son, Michael Wells of Ridgeway; a brother, Robert Wells of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews.

    The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. J.D. Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.

    The family will receive friends at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

    Memorials may be made to: D-Day Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523.

    Ryland married Opal Arlene Yeatts. Opal (daughter of Preston Yeatts and Virginia Spangler) was born 27 Dec 1930, Meadows of Dan, Virginia; died 8 Aug 1991, Durham, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 49. Michael L. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1949, Virginia; died 9 Dec 2013, Roanoke City, Virginia; was buried , Cremated.

  7. 19.  Annie Lucille JeffersonAnnie Lucille Jefferson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Peter1) was born 1914, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; died 20 Nov 1944, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Fuller Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:


    Annie Lucille Jefferson, d/o Wade King Jefferson married Joseph Harold Fuller: Her Husband's FULLER family descends from Arthur Fuller, settler of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia
    ***********

    Children of Laura Elizabeth Wood
    Born: May 7, 1854 - Bedford Co., VA 88,3640,3643,3644
    Died: Jul 21, 1936 - Pittsylvania Co., VA 88
    Buried: - Fuller Fam. Cem., Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA

    Children 1 F Ida M. Fuller
    Born: Jun 2, 1875 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Died: Nov 25, 1967
    Buried: - Fuller Fam. Cem., Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Spouse: John Isaac Arnn, Sr, (1872-1953)
    Marr: Abt 1900
    2 F Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Fuller
    Born: Jan 1877 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Spouse: Louis Edward "Eddie" Wright (1881- )
    Marr: Abt 1904-1905
    3 M Arthur Wood Fuller, Sr.
    Born: Sep 25, 1878 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Died: Jan 4, 1957
    Buried: - Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA
    Spouse: Nora Dale Boaze (1883-1959)
    Marr: 1902-1903 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (prob.)
    4 M William J. Fuller
    Born: Feb 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA 3644,8835
    5 M Calvert Thomas "Calvin" Fuller, Sr.
    Born: Feb 19, 1893 - Callands, VA
    Died: Jan 12, 1970 - Callands, VA
    Buried: - Fuller Fam. Cem., Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Spouse: Emma Pearl Herndon (1905-2005)
    Marr: Oct 25, 1922 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
    Spouse: Rebecca Ann Herndon (living)
    6 F Ellen C. Fuller
    Born: Jan 1895 - Pittsylvania Co., VA

    Annie married Joseph Harold 'Pete' Fuller 26 Jun 1935, Henry County, Virginia. Joseph (son of Arthur Wood Fuller and Nora Dale Boaze) was born Abt 1910, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Nov 1986, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Fuller Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  8. 20.  Edith JeffersonEdith Jefferson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Peter1) was born 25 Mar 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Mar 1999, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Edith Jefferson Nester of 657 Chatmoss Court Extension, Martinsville, VA went to be with her Lord at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.

    She was born in Callands, VA to the late Wade Keene Jefferson and the late Maude Wells Jefferson. She graduated from Callands High School and retired from the DuPont Company with 25 years service.

    She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville and the Golden Circle Sunday School class.

    Her husband, Lloyd Alvin Nester, died in 1994.

    Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Nester Pegram and Shelby Jean Nester Richardson, both of Martinsville and Mrs. Mike (Jo) Reedy of Roanoke, VA, one sister, Bernice Jefferson Ponton of Martinsville, a brother Bill Jefferson of Rocky Mount, NC, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

    The funeral was conducted at McKee-Stone Funeral Services chapel. Dr. Calvin Rains officiated.

    Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.


  9. 21.  Bernice Irene Jefferson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Peter1) was born 5 Aug 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 Feb 2005, Martinsville City, Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Bernice Jefferson Ponton, 80, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center, Martinsville.
    She was born in Pittsylvania County on Aug. 5, 1924, to Wade Keen Jefferson and Annie Maude Wells Jefferson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin D. Ponton, and two sisters, Edith J. Nester and Lucille J. Fuller.
    She graduated from Callands High School and attended Phillips School of Business in Lynchburg. She was a member of the Tabernacle Christian Church in Callands.
    Surviving are two daughters, Christine Bullock of Martinsville and Elizabeth Mosley of Bassett; two sons, Marvin D. Ponton Jr. of Lynchburg and Jeff H. Ponton of Henry; one brother, Bill Jefferson of Rocky Mount; four granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
    The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McKee-Stone Funeral Services chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
    The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Christine Bullock, 350 Dogwood Drive, Martinsville.
    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 524, Martinsville, Va. 24114 or the Martinsville-Henry County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 4982, Martinsville, Va. 24112


  10. 22.  William "Bill" Eugene Jefferson Jefferson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Peter1) was born 10 Aug 1928, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  11. 23.  Angie Lois HollandAngie Lois Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 15 Dec 1917, Henry County, Virginia; died 2008, Henry County, Virginia.

    Angie married Henry Clay Allen 17 Nov 1934. Henry was born 5 Jun 1914, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Jan 1966, Danville City, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial park, Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  12. 24.  John Thomas HollandJohn Thomas Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 2 Apr 1919, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 5 Dec 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    John married Sara Graham Tice. Sara was born 26 Jul 1922, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Mar 1970, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. John Thomas Holland, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1944, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Aug 2006, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery.

  13. 25.  Howard Kermit HollandHoward Kermit Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 14 Apr 1921, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 7 Feb 1924, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  14. 26.  Carroll William HollandCarroll William Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 24 Dec 1922, Henry County, Virginia; died 24 Sep 2006, Pittsylvanbia County, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.

  15. 27.  Annie Elise HollandAnnie Elise Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 27 Jan 1925, Henry County, Virginia; died 9 Feb 2013, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Wells, Matthew B. Family, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Annie married Archer Guy Motley 26 Dec 1946, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; divorced 19 Sep 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Archer was born 9 Sep 1918, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 Feb 2005, Virginia; was buried , Florah Hills Memory Garden, Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  16. 28.  Kenneth J. Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 27 Aug 1927, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Aug 2012, Whitmell, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.

  17. 29.  Clyde Emmerson HollandClyde Emmerson Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 26 Jan 1928, Pittsylvania County, County, Virginia; died 25 Feb 1930, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  18. 30.  Iva Jeane HollandIva Jeane Holland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 31 Mar 1931, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Mar 2016, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Jeane Barber cataloged her family with research until her death. She collaborated with many other genealogists in and around Pittsylvania County, Virginia and across the state. A lovely woman, who contributed to our knowledge of our history, she will be remembered kindly.

    Iva married Calvin Scott Barber 7 Jul 1948, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Calvin (son of Turner W. Barber and Ida Bell Scott) was born 1929, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2002, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Danville Memorial Gardens, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  19. 31.  Ruby Kathleen ParrishRuby Kathleen Parrish Descendancy chart to this point (5.Algie2, 1.Peter1) was born 24 Sep 1927, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Jan 2018, Lynchburg City, Virginia; was buried , Carl O. Moran Memorial Gardens, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Ruby Parrish Thompson, age 90 of Gretna, VA went to be with her Lord at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA.

    She was born in Pittsylvania County, VA and was a daughter of the late Willie Smith Parrish and Algie Wells Parrish.

    She was also predeceased by her husband James Andrew Thompson, Jr., one son James (Jimmy) Thompson III, one brother William Kermit Parrish and one sister Janice Parrish.

    She was an active member of Riceville Baptist Church where she served in many capacities, including as a Sunday School Teacher and a member of WMU. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, sewing and spending time with her family.

    She is survived by one son Bill Thompson and wife Debbie Thompson of Gretna, one daughter Kathy Puckett and husband Don Haas of Houston, TX, one sister Betty Stump and husband David Stump of Ringgold, VA, one sister-in-law Ann Parrish of Danville, VA, a daughter-in-law, Linda Thompson of Gretna, seven grandchildren Amanda Thompson Hines, James (Andy) Thompson IV, Jason Puckett, Jessica Puckett Anderson, William Lee Thompson, Jr., Adam Thompson and Wade Quarles and 13 great-grandchildren.

    Graveside services were conducted at the Carl O Moran Memorial Garden by Reverend Shelton Miles.

    Colbert-Moran Funeral Home in Gretna assisted the family.

    Source - Obituary, edited, courtesy of Lois Harp.

    Ruby married James Andrew Thompson, Jr. 14 Jan 1948, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. James (son of James Andrew Thompson, Sr. and Mary Alice Reynolds) was born 12 Aug 1917, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 May 2004, Lynchburg, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. James Andrew Thompson, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Feb 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Oct 2011, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Burial Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  20. 32.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nora2, 1.Peter1)

    Living married H.W. Lee, Jr.. [Group Sheet]


  21. 33.  Mary Katherine Turner Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nora2, 1.Peter1) was born 21 Jun 1937; died 30 Jul 1988.

    Mary married Clarence Lee DeHart. Clarence was born 17 Oct 1935; died 21 May 2011. [Group Sheet]


  22. 34.  David Thomas Stanford Descendancy chart to this point (10.Nannie2, 1.Peter1) was born 1 May 1940; died 1 Sep 1963; was buried , Oaskwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.

    David married Pamela Lee Moore 26 Mar 1960, Yanceyville, North Carolina. Pamela was born 2 Jul 1943, Rocky Mt. Virginia; died 1 Sep 1963, Highway 220N, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. David Wray Stanford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Sep 1962, Virginia; died 2 Feb 1992, Charlottesville, Virginia.

  23. 35.  Elizabeth Ann Stanford Descendancy chart to this point (10.Nannie2, 1.Peter1) was born 8 Nov 1947; died 1 Sep 1963; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.

  24. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Eugene2, 1.Peter1)

  25. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Eugene2, 1.Peter1)


Generation: 4

  1. 38.  Harvey Lee Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 13 Jun 1931, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 22 Aug 1934 @ 1:am, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , at home.

  2. 39.  Billie Richardson Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 1 Mar 1933, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died March 7, 1933 @ 7:am, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , at home.

  3. 40.  Janet Reva Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 19 Feb 1935, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  4. 41.  Billie Carlton Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 1 Apr 1944, Callands, Virginia; died 29 Jan 1945, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Callands.

  5. 42.  Douglas Michael Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 19 Jan 1946, Martinsville, Virginia.

  6. 43.  Patsy Carroll Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 19 May 1949, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 15 Jan 1950, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  7. 44.  Teresa Ann Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 27 Sep 1952, Virginia; died 30 Sep 1952, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  8. 45.  Glenn Christopher Allen Descendancy chart to this point (13.Doris3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1)

  9. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1)

    Private married Living [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 47.  Norma Jean HubbardNorma Jean Hubbard Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 3 Feb 1938, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 19 Feb 2013, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church- Axton, Henry Co., VA.

  11. 48.  Harold Hylton Hubbard Descendancy chart to this point (14.Mary3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 16 Oct 1945, Martinsville, Henry Co., Virginia; died 20 Jul 2015, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Doss Family Cemetery, Museville, Virginia.

  12. 49.  Michael L. WellsMichael L. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (18.Ryland3, 2.Leslie2, 1.Peter1) was born 16 Apr 1949, Virginia; died 9 Dec 2013, Roanoke City, Virginia; was buried , Cremated.

  13. 50.  John Thomas Holland, Jr.John Thomas Holland, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (24.John3, 4.Hattie2, 1.Peter1) was born 11 Mar 1944, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Aug 2006, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Married Sandra Lynn West on April 25, 1964


  14. 51.  James Andrew Thompson, IIIJames Andrew Thompson, III Descendancy chart to this point (31.Ruby3, 5.Algie2, 1.Peter1) was born 22 Feb 1950, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Oct 2011, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Burial Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  15. 52.  David Wray Stanford Descendancy chart to this point (34.David3, 10.Nannie2, 1.Peter1) was born 5 Sep 1962, Virginia; died 2 Feb 1992, Charlottesville, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Killed in auto accident on Rt. 220, Martinsville, Virginia