James Lafayette Yeatts1

M, b. August 13, 1878, d. February 8, 1882
FatherThomas Monroe Yeatts2,3,1 b. November 3, 1847, d. March 10, 1927
MotherMary Elizabeth Ingram2,3,1 b. February 23, 1856, d. March 9, 1935
     James Lafayette Yeatts was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He was born on August 13, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,4 He died on February 8, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died of fever. The Floyd Co., Virginia Death Index has a date of Feb 20, 1882.2,1,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 213, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S402] Mary Conner Williams, Yates Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Richard Harry Yates1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 27, 1914, d. January 30, 1973
FatherJohn William Anthony Yates1,2,5 b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
MotherLeanora "Nora" Anglin1,5 b. November 8, 1874, d. August 13, 1915
     Richard Harry Yates was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.3 His Social Security Number was 225-05-8486.6 He was born on February 27, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Dora Ellen Tatum on October 8, 1935 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 Richard Harry Yates died on January 30, 1973 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 58.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 118, District 109, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 316, District 5, Irisburg, Henry Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 16, District 29-4, Cora, Latah Co., Idaho7

Occupation

1940Lumbermill worker7

Family

Dora Ellen Tatum b. September 8, 1913, d. May, 1984
Marriage*Richard Harry Yates married Dora Ellen Tatum on October 8, 1935 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2816] Riverview Cemetery, Kootenai Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=yates&GSiman=1&GScid=1992309&CRid=1992309&pt=Riverview%20Cemetery&
  4. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lawrence Strickler Guthrie1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 7, 1910, d. October 23, 1989
FatherRoscoe Leeton Guthrie1,6 b. August 6, 1886, d. May 3, 1913
MotherElizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler1,6 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
     Lawrence Strickler Guthrie was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 225-01-2679.7 He was born on May 7, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,3,6 He married Pearl Lou Barbour on April 20, 1935 at Henry Co., Virginia.3,4,6 Lawrence Strickler Guthrie died on October 23, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 79.7,3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 118, District 109, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his step-father John W. A. Yates1
1930Dwelling 316, District 5, Irisburg, Henry Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his step-father John W. A. Yates2
1940Dwelling 19, District 45-6, Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Furniture factory laborer2
1940Factory crater8

Family

Pearl Lou Barbour b. October 23, 1918, d. July 7, 2001
Marriage*Lawrence Strickler Guthrie married Pearl Lou Barbour on April 20, 1935 at Henry Co., Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Ruby Guthrie Martin obituary in the Aug 11, 2014 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Ballard Yates1,2,3,4

M, b. August 29, 1921, d. June 26, 2008
FatherJohn William Anthony Yates1,5,3 b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
MotherElizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler1,5,3 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2711.6 William Ballard Yates was born on August 29, 1921 at Martinsville, Virginia.6,2,3,4 He married Sallie Ruth Bocock on April 22, 1944 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.2,3 William Ballard Yates died on June 26, 2008 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 86.6,2 He William Ballard Yates, 86, of 34 Warren Road, Bassett, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Henry County on Aug. 29, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Bocock Yates; a daughter, Susan Yates McGhee; and a son, Gene Yates. Yates had worked in the design department at Bassett Furniture Industries. Surviving are three sons, Michael Yates of Farmer, N.C., Lawrence Yates of Lynchburg and Jack W. Yates of the home; a brother, Gene Yates of Oregon; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private arrangements were made at Norris Funeral Services and Crematory. Memorials may be made to Bassett Rescue Squad. on June 29, 2008.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 316, District 5, Irisburg, Henry Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-5, Irisburg, Henry Co., Virginia5

Family

Sallie Ruth Bocock
Marriage*William Ballard Yates married Sallie Ruth Bocock on April 22, 1944 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the William Ballard Yates obituary in the Jun 29, 2008 edition.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Celeste Yates1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1925
FatherJohn William Anthony Yates1,2 b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
MotherElizabeth Belle "Eliza" Strickler1,2 b. March 24, 1890, d. June 21, 1981
     Her married name was Tawney.4 Mary Celeste Yates married Charles Tawney.4 Mary Celeste Yates was born on April 13, 1925 at Campbell Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 316, District 5, Irisburg, Henry Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 109, District 45-5, Irisburg, Henry Co., Virginia2

Family

Charles Tawney
Marriage*Mary Celeste Yates married Charles Tawney.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9179] Spokane Chronicle, From the Hampton Yates obituary in the Feb 8, 1988 edition.

Jasper Hensley1,2,3

M, b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
     Jasper Hensley was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on November 18, 1889 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 7, 1887.2,3 He married Priscilla Rosa Yeatts, daughter of Henrietta "Etta" Yeatts, circa 1911.1,3 Jasper Hensley died on April 18, 1924 at Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 34.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1920Cotton mill worker1

Family

Priscilla Rosa Yeatts b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
Marriage*Jasper Hensley married Priscilla Rosa Yeatts, daughter of Henrietta "Etta" Yeatts, circa 1911.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Mozelle Hensley Bagwell obituary in the Jan 20, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Garner Wayne Hensley Sr. obituary in Dec 19, 2009 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alma Hensley1,2,3

F, b. October 3, 1915, d. September 1, 2006
FatherJasper Hensley1,2,4,5,3 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,4,5,3 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 245-07-6661.6 Alma Hensley was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 2609 North 29 Highway, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.2 She was born on October 3, 1915 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.2,6,7,3 As of circa 1937,her married name was Burgin.3 She married Neal C. Burgin circa 1937.2 Alma Hensley died on September 1, 2006 at Belton, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 90.2,6 She BELTON - Alma Hensley Burgin, 90, widow of Neal C. Burgin, formerly of 211 HillCrest Avenue, Belton, died Friday, September 1, 2006 at The Laurels of Hendersonville. Born in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Pricilla Yates Hensley. She retired from Milliken Peerless Plant, was Past Worthy Matron of Belton Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Surviving are: Daughter and Son-in-Law, Tom and Phyllis Stansell of Taylors, SC; Son, W. Doug Burgin of Piedmont, SC; Brother, Garner Hensley of Meadows of Dan, VA; Sister, Clarice Austin of Meadows of Dan, VA; Grandchildren, Susan and Tracy Huggins of Florence, SC, Melissa and Eric Lovin of Taylors, SC, Jon' and Caren Stansell of Greer, SC, Bill and Turner Burgin of Milton, FL, Michael and Terry Burgin of Anderson, SC, and Randall Burgin of Anderson, SC; 13 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by: Sisters, Avis Dalton, Rada Eanes, Mozelle Bagwell and Woodrow Dalton who was raised in the home. Graveside Service will be 4:00pm Sunday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Greg Black officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday following the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's of the Upstate, 521 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29621. The family is at the home of daughter Phyllis Stansell, 315 East Darby Road, Taylors, SC 29687. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. on September 3, 2006.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Family

Neal C. Burgin b. 1908, d. 1983
Marriage*Alma Hensley married Neal C. Burgin circa 1937.2 
Children
  • W. Doug Burgin2
  • Phyllis Mozelle Burgin2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Mozelle Hensley Bagwell obituary in the Jan 20, 2001 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rada Cora Etta Hensley1,2,3

F, b. October 15, 1913, d. April 7, 1997
FatherJasper Hensley1,4,3,5 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,4,3,5 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Rada Cora Etta Hensley SUTHERLIN - The funeral for Rada Hensley Eanes, 83, 7618 South Boston Highway, and formerly of Ferry Road, Danville, will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday from Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Burks. Burial will be in Schoolfield Cemetery. She died Monday, April 7, 1997, in Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been in declining health for a number of years. Born Oct. 15, 1913, in Meadows of Dan, she was a daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Yeatts Hensley. She was married to John Walter Eanes, who died May 15, 1979. She spent most of her life in the Danville area, where she was employed for Dan River Inc. as a spinner before retiring. She was a member of Ferry Road Friends Church. Survivors include six sons, John Wayne Eanes and Freddie Warren Eanes, both of Danville, Glenn Elwood Eanes and Jimmie Davis Eanes, both of Greensboro, N.C., Robert Lee Eanes of Blanche, N.C., and Ernest William Eanes of Sutherlin; one brother, Garner Wayne Hensley of Meadows of Dan; four sisters, Avis Dalton and Clarice Austin, both of Meadows of Dan, Alma Burgin of Belton, S.C., and Mozelle Baggwell of Greenville, S.C; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home, and other times at the residence of her son, John Wayne Eanes, at 1554 Old Hunting Trail, Danville.5 Her Social Security Number was 223-26-6319.6 Her married name was Eanes.4 She was buried at Schoolfield Cemetery, 360 Schoolfield Drive, Danville, Virginia.5 She married John Walter Eanes.7,5 Rada Cora Etta Hensley was born on October 15, 1913 at Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia.6,3,5 She died on April 7, 1997 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.6,7,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2

Family

John Walter Eanes b. February 12, 1908, d. May 15, 1979
Marriage*Rada Cora Etta Hensley married John Walter Eanes.7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the John Wayne Eanes obituary in the Sep 23, 2015 edition.
  10. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Glenn Elwood Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  11. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Robert Lee Eanes obituary in May 19, 2011 edition.

Avis Aquilla Hensley1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 23, 1912, d. February 29, 2000
FatherJasper Hensley1,3,6 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,3,6,4 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-7802.7 Her married name was Dalton.4 Avis Aquilla Hensley married Woodrow Wilson Dalton.4 Avis Aquilla Hensley was born on May 23, 1912 at Patrick Co., Virginia.5,7 She died on February 29, 2000 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 87.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 206, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia4

Family

Woodrow Wilson Dalton b. December 5, 1916, d. July 20, 1998
Marriage*Avis Aquilla Hensley married Woodrow Wilson Dalton.4 
Children
  • Wilson Monroe Dalton4,8
  • Virginia Alease Dalton8
  • Joseph Neil Dalton8
  • James Dail Dalton8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clarice Opal Hensley1,2,3,4

F, b. April 4, 1919, d. July 13, 2012
FatherJasper Hensley1,5,6,7,3 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,5,6,7,3 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Clarice Opal Hensley was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.8 She was born on April 4, 1919 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,9,10 As of October 17, 1936,her married name was Austin.3 She married Belva Marshall "Beb" Austin on October 17, 1936 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,10 Clarice Opal Hensley died on July 13, 2012 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 93.9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 113, District 106-21, Danville, Virginia11

Family

Belva Marshall "Beb" Austin b. February 6, 1915, d. December 1, 2006
Marriage*Clarice Opal Hensley married Belva Marshall "Beb" Austin on October 17, 1936 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  6. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Mozelle Hensley Bagwell obituary in the Jan 20, 2001 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5658] Miles Austin of Virginia, online http://www.afaoa.org/db_files/Miles_Austin_VA/Individuals/I614.html
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Victor Wade Marshall obituary in Nov 26, 1992 edition.

Garner Wayne Hensley Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 16, 1917, d. December 18, 2009
FatherJasper Hensley1,5,6,3,4 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,5,6,3,7,4 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Garner Wayne Hensley Sr. was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.8 He was born on May 16, 1917 at Patrick Co., Virginia.9,10,4 He married Ina Mildred Cochram circa 1945.4,11 Garner Wayne Hensley Sr. died on December 18, 2009 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 92.10,4 He Garner Wayne Hensley Sr., 92, of Meadows of Dan, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on May 16, 1917, to Jasper and Priscilla Yates Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra H. Russell; and four sisters, Avis Dalton, Alma Burgen, Rada Eanes and Mozelle Bagwell. Hensley worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. He was a member of Mayberry Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Ina Cockram Hensley of the home; two sons, Garner Hensley Jr. of Hillsville and Timothy Jasper Hensley of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Linda H. McMann of Burlingame, Calif., and Priscilla H. Lanphere of Laurel Fork; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Clarice Austin of Meadows of Dan. on December 19, 2009.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 238, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 206, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Farmer7

Family

Ina Mildred Cochram b. August 19, 1925, d. June 5, 2013
Marriage*Garner Wayne Hensley Sr. married Ina Mildred Cochram circa 1945.4,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Garner Wayne Hensley Sr. obituary in Dec 19, 2009 edition.
  5. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  6. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Mozelle Hensley Bagwell obituary in the Jan 20, 2001 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7188] Yeatts Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Ina Cochram Hensley obituary.
  12. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Sandra Hensley Russell obituary in Mar 28, 2001 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mozelle Louease Hensley1,2,3

F, b. September 14, 1924, d. January 18, 2001
FatherJasper Hensley1,2,3,4,5 b. November 18, 1889, d. April 18, 1924
MotherPriscilla Rosa Yeatts1,2,3,4,5,6 b. August 26, 1883, d. July 3, 1962
     Mozelle Louease Hensley was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4814 White Horse Road, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-24-2669.7 She was born on September 14, 1924 at Danville, Virginia.7,4 As of circa 1943,her married name was Bagwell.4 She married Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell circa 1943.2,4,8 Mozelle Louease Hensley died on January 18, 2001 at Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 76.7,4 She Mozelle Hensley Bagwell, 76, of 106 Holborn Lane, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001. Born in Danville, Va., she was a daughter of the late Jasper and Pricillia Yates Hensley. She was a homemaker and a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, J.B. Bagwell; a son, Steve R. Bagwell of Greer; five grandchildren, Angela Hudson, Steve R. Bagwell II, Michael B. Harrison, Shauna Bagwell, and Regina Harrison; two great-grandchildren, Destini Bagwell and Austin Hudson; two sisters, Alma Burgin of Belton, and Clarice Austen Meadows, of Dan, Va; and a brother, G.W. Hensley Meadows, of Dan, Va. She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Gail Harrison. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Service: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Burial: Graceland Cemetery, West. The family is at the residence. on January 20, 2001.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 15, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 206, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia6

Family

Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell b. February 11, 1919, d. June 6, 2009
Marriage*Mozelle Louease Hensley married Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell circa 1943.2,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S722] Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, SC, From the Alma Hensley Burgin obituary in the Sep 3, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Mozelle Hensley Bagwell obituary in the Jan 20, 2001 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1185] Greenville News, Greenville, SC, From the Johnson Bates Bagwell obituary in the Jun 9, 2009 edition.

John Walter Eanes1

M, b. February 12, 1908, d. May 15, 1979
     John Walter Eanes was buried at Schoolfield Cemetery, 360 Schoolfield Drive, Danville, Virginia.1 He married Rada Cora Etta Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts.1,2 John Walter Eanes was born on February 12, 1908 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 He died on May 15, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 71.1

Family

Rada Cora Etta Hensley b. October 15, 1913, d. April 7, 1997
Marriage*He married Rada Cora Etta Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Rada Hensley Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the John Wayne Eanes obituary in the Sep 23, 2015 edition.
  5. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Glenn Elwood Eanes obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Robert Lee Eanes obituary in May 19, 2011 edition.

Wilbur Allen Yeatts1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1904, d. January 30, 1968
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,5,6 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,5,6 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     Wilbur Allen Yeatts was buried at Harrell-Robertson Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on April 22, 1904 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Susan Mildred Scott circa 1922.7 Wilbur Allen Yeatts died on January 30, 1968 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 63.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 245, District 81, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 20, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Motor truck driver7

Family

Susan Mildred Scott b. December 3, 1903, d. February 12, 1970
Marriage*Wilbur Allen Yeatts married Susan Mildred Scott circa 1922.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S6331] Harrell-Robertson Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Alva Preston Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 23, 1908, d. March 24, 1975
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,6,7,5 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,7,6,5 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     Alva Preston Yeatts was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, 100 yards west of Rt. 614, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,4,5 His Social Security Number was 226-10-9262.8 He was born on April 23, 1908 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,8,4,5 He married Virginia Myrtle Spangler, daughter of Frank Spangler and Lottie Unknown, circa 1929.2,3,9 Alva Preston Yeatts died on March 24, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.1,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 245, District 81, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 99, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 347, District 112-7, Martinsville, Virginia10

Occupation

1930Logging skidder operator9
1940Novelty company shipping worker10

Family

Virginia Myrtle Spangler b. November 20, 1908, d. January 18, 2000
Marriage*Alva Preston Yeatts married Virginia Myrtle Spangler, daughter of Frank Spangler and Lottie Unknown, circa 1929.2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Myrtle Spangler Yeatts obituary in the Jan 20, 2000 edition.
  3. [S849] Jack Spangler (e-mail address), Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler, Franklin County, Virginia 1773.
  4. [S6330] Spangler Family Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alfred Bently Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 30, 1910, d. June 3, 1955
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,2,3,5 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,2,3,4,5 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     Alfred Bently Yeatts was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, 100 yards west of Rt. 614, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on October 30, 1910 at Virginia.1,2,5 He died on June 3, 1955 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 44.1,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 22, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 202, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930Motor truck driver2
1940Farm laborer4

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Connie Lea Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 28, 1914, d. December 13, 1996
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,2,3,5 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,2,3,5 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     Connie Lea Yeatts was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-01-2983.6 Her married name was Light.5 She married Unknown Light.5 Connie Lea Yeatts and Unknown Light were divorced.5 Connie Lea Yeatts was born on March 28, 1914 at Patrick Co., Virginia.4,5,6 As of September 27, 1944,her married name was Spattifor.5 She married Salvador Joseph Spattifor on September 27, 1944 at Portsmouth, Virginia.4,5,7 Connie Lea Yeatts died on December 13, 1996 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 82.4,6,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 22, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 236, District 112-7, Martinsville, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Knitting mill worker9

Family 1

Unknown Light
Divorce*Connie Lea Yeatts and Unknown Light were divorced.5 
Marriage* Connie Lea Yeatts married Unknown Light.5 
Child
  • Billy G. Light7

Family 2

Salvador Joseph Spattifor b. October 19, 1916, d. February 15, 2018
Marriage*Connie Lea Yeatts married Salvador Joseph Spattifor on September 27, 1944 at Portsmouth, Virginia.4,5,7 

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Salvadore Joseph Spattifor obituary in the Feb 18, 2018 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 9, 1916, d. October 18, 1994
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,2,6 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,2,6,7 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0151.8 Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts was born on August 9, 1916 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.8,5,9 He married Earnestine Burnette on August 13, 1969 at York, York Co., South Carolina.10 Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts and Earnestine Burnette were divorced on July 27, 1972 at Amherst Co., Virginia.10 Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts died on October 18, 1994 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.8,3,4 He YEATTS, Bernard M., 78, of Meadows of Dan, died Tuesday, October 18, 1994. Funeral services, Friday, 2 p.m. in the Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart. on October 20, 1994.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 22, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 202, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer7

Family

Earnestine Burnette b. February 2, 1928, d. January 10, 2022
Marriage*Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts married Earnestine Burnette on August 13, 1969 at York, York Co., South Carolina.10 
Divorce* Bernard MacKinson/McKenson Yeatts and Earnestine Burnette were divorced on July 27, 1972 at Amherst Co., Virginia.10 

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bernard M. Yeatts obituary in the Oct 20, 1994 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Frances Irene Yeatts1,2,3,4

F, b. May 15, 1919
FatherOregon Alphonso Yeatts1,5,2,4 b. March 2, 1879, d. April 1, 1937
MotherRowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton1,5,2,3,4 b. August 1, 1884, d. January 30, 1988
     Frances Irene Yeatts was born on May 15, 1919 at Patrick Co., Virginia.4,6 As of April 24, 1943,her married name was Poteat.4 She married Roy Garfield Poteat on April 24, 1943 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 237, District 164, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 22, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 202, District 71-2, Blue Ridge, Patrick Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Cotton mill laborer3

Family

Roy Garfield Poteat b. February 19, 1913, d. December 4, 1988
Marriage*Frances Irene Yeatts married Roy Garfield Poteat on April 24, 1943 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

William Ernest Cochram1,2

M, b. July 21, 1897, d. January 5, 1925
     William Ernest Cochram was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, 100 yards west of Rt. 614, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 He married Wilma Wilda Yeatts, daughter of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton.3,1 William Ernest Cochram was born on July 21, 1897 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,4 He died on January 5, 1925 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 27.4

Family

Wilma Wilda Yeatts b. January 17, 1902, d. August 28, 2000
Marriage*He married Wilma Wilda Yeatts, daughter of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S6330] Spangler Family Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the W. E. Cochran death certificate.

Susan Mildred Scott1

F, b. December 3, 1903, d. February 12, 1970
     Susan Mildred Scott was buried at Harrell-Robertson Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 She was born on December 3, 1903 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.1 As of circa 1922,her married name was Yeatts.2 She married Wilbur Allen Yeatts, son of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton, circa 1922.2 Susan Mildred Scott died on February 12, 1970 at age 66.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 25, District 72-14, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1940Housekeeper3

Family

Wilbur Allen Yeatts b. April 22, 1904, d. January 30, 1968
Marriage*Susan Mildred Scott married Wilbur Allen Yeatts, son of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton, circa 1922.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6331] Harrell-Robertson Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Claude Alphonse Yeatts1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1925, d. January 7, 1945
FatherWilbur Allen Yeatts1 b. April 22, 1904, d. January 30, 1968
MotherSusan Mildred Scott1 b. December 3, 1903, d. February 12, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 224-24-8796.5 Claude Alphonse Yeatts Private First Class, U.S. Army, WWII.2 He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.2 He was born on June 15, 1925 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.5,3,4,6 He died on January 7, 1945 at age 19.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 20, District 10, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1519] United States Army Quartermaster General’s Office, U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Durham Lloyd Hardison1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 3, 1897, d. April 14, 1958
     Durham Lloyd Hardison was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Franklinton, Franklin Co., North Carolina.5,7 His Social Security Number was 224-07-2688.5 He was born on November 3, 1897 at Washington Co., North Carolina; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1895.4,5,6,7 He married Selma Iris Yeatts, daughter of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton, circa 1920.1,2,3,8 Durham Lloyd Hardison died on April 14, 1958 at Franklinton, Franklin Co., North Carolina, at age 60.5,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 848, District 33, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 536, District 72-49, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Laborer3
1940Cotton mill weaver9

Family

Selma Iris Yeatts b. May 6, 1900, d. November 30, 1932
Marriage*Durham Lloyd Hardison married Selma Iris Yeatts, daughter of Oregon Alphonso Yeatts and Rowena Amon "Roena" Pendleton, circa 1920.1,2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1518] Enterprise, The, From the Gene Cordell Hardison obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S6330] Spangler Family Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Durham Lloyd Hardison Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1921, d. April 17, 1997
FatherDurham Lloyd Hardison1,2,3,6,7,4 b. November 3, 1897, d. April 14, 1958
MotherSelma Iris Yeatts1,2,3,7,4 b. May 6, 1900, d. November 30, 1932
     His Social Security Number was 230-05-8074.8 Durham Lloyd Hardison Jr. was born on May 15, 1921 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,7,4 He married Mary Belle Pierce on December 23, 1939 at Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7 Durham Lloyd Hardison Jr. died on April 17, 1997 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.8,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 848, District 33, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 536, District 72-49, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Cotton mill worker6

Family

Mary Belle Pierce
Marriage*Durham Lloyd Hardison Jr. married Mary Belle Pierce on December 23, 1939 at Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Durham Lloyd Hardison III7
  • Jean Karen Hardison7
  • Joyce Ann Hardison7
  • George Pierce Hardison7
  • Malcolm Theodore Hardison7

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1518] Enterprise, The, From the Gene Cordell Hardison obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gene Cordell Hardison1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 7, 1924, d. January 15, 2007
FatherDurham Lloyd Hardison1,6,7 b. November 3, 1897, d. April 14, 1958
MotherSelma Iris Yeatts1,6 b. May 6, 1900, d. November 30, 1932
     Gene Cordell Hardison was buried at Spangler Family Cemetery, 100 yards west of Rt. 614, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.5 He married Nettie DeHart.2 Gene Cordell Hardison was born on January 7, 1924 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He died on January 15, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.2,4,5 He Gene Cordell Hardison, 83, of Floyd and formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, January 15, 2007, at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was born January 7, 1924, in Schoolfield and was a son of the late Durham L. and Selma Yeatts Hardison. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Hardison. He served in World War II from 1943 to 1945, and during the Korean Conflict, including as a sergeant with the 157th Engineering Combat Battalion. During his enlistment he served in Japan, Korea, Europe and Germany. He received two honorable discharges for his 13 years of military service and was awarded the European, African, the Middle Eastern Croix De Guerre, and the World War II Korean service medal with two bronze stars.
After his discharge, he operated Cobblestone Builders, a construction company in Roanoke. He was a member of Blue Hills Golf Club in Hollins until 2005. Surviving are his wife, Nettie DeHart Hardison of Floyd; one daughter, Cynthia H. Moran of Floyd; one son, Richard Hardison of Floyd; one stepdaughter, Darlene Cockram of Meadows of Dan; one sister, Iris H. Doss of Martinsville; and one granddaughter. A private memorial service for the family will be held at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on January 26, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 848, District 33, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 536, District 72-49, Tunstall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7

Family

Nettie DeHart
Marriage*Gene Cordell Hardison married Nettie DeHart.2 
Children
  • Richard Hardison2
  • Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Hardison2

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S1518] Enterprise, The, From the Gene Cordell Hardison obituary in the Jan 26, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S6330] Spangler Family Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.