Charles Leslie Turner1,2

M, b. May 17, 1913, d. March, 1981
FatherStephen Everette Turner1,2 b. November 13, 1871, d. May 12, 1925
MotherMary Jane Hall1,2 b. circa 1877
     His Social Security Number was 579-16-4878.3 Charles Leslie Turner was born on May 17, 1913 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3 He died in March, 1981 at Maryland at age 67.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 146, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George Libren Turner1,2,3

M, b. April 19, 1916, d. April 18, 2009
FatherStephen Everette Turner1 b. November 13, 1871, d. May 12, 1925
MotherMary Jane Hall1 b. circa 1877
     George Libren Turner was born on April 19, 1916 at Danville, Virginia.2,4,3 He died on April 18, 2009 at Pennsylvania at age 92.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 146, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Bernard Hardy1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 4, 1914, d. February 1, 1988
FatherJacob Bernard Hardy1,2,3,7 b. March 18, 1887, d. November 7, 1969
MotherEmma Lou Lewis1,2,3,7 b. June 7, 1888, d. March 20, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 225-03-7936.8 William Bernard Hardy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.4 He was born on May 4, 1914 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,4,7 He married Mary Ida Snead on October 16, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.4,5,7 William Bernard Hardy died on February 1, 1988 at Danville, Virginia, at age 73.8,4,5,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 83, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 21, District 13, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 54, District 111-31, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Overall plant office clerk9

Family

Mary Ida Snead b. October 18, 1916, d. August 16, 2004
Marriage*William Bernard Hardy married Mary Ida Snead on October 16, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.4,5,7 
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. [S3532] Danville Bee, From the Jacob Bernard Hardy obituary in the Nov 8, 1969 edition.
  4. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Snead Hardy obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles Bernard Hardy obituary in an unknown edition.

Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 10, 1915, d. October 3, 2006
FatherJacob Bernard Hardy1,2,5 b. March 18, 1887, d. November 7, 1969
MotherEmma Lou Lewis1,2,5 b. June 7, 1888, d. March 20, 1965
     Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Louisa Co., Virginia.6 She was born on August 10, 1915 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,4,5 As of August 27, 1937,her married name was Burgess.5 She married Luther Juniest Burgess on August 27, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.5 Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy and Luther Juniest Burgess were divorced on July 28, 1947 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8 As of July 9, 1950,her married name was Lumsden.5 Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Henry Earl Lumsden on July 9, 1950 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.9,5 As of July 6, 1974,her married name was Dowdy.5 Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Leonard Archer Dowdy on July 6, 1974 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.3,6,5 Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy died on October 3, 2006 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 91.3,7,6 She Anne Hardy Lumsden Dowdy, age 91, of the Masonic Home of Virginia, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Dowdy. She is survived by her children, Debra Lumsden Parrish and husband, Jay, of Bumpass, Va., Archer Dowdy and wife, Sue, of Georgia, and Beverly Heclo and husband, Hugh, of White Post, Va; four grandchildren, Christi, Katy, Taylor and Ashley; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Masonic Home of Virginia Chapel, 4101 Nine Mile Rd., 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 6 at Hardy Central Baptist Church, 4655 Darbytown Rd. Interment 3 p.m. Friday at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home or Hardy Central Baptist Church. on October 5, 2006.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 83, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 21, District 13, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 11, District 106-16, Danville, Virginia10

Family 1

Luther Juniest Burgess b. February 14, 1914, d. August 4, 1977
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Luther Juniest Burgess on August 27, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy and Luther Juniest Burgess were divorced on July 28, 1947 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8 
Child

Family 2

Henry Earl Lumsden b. July 10, 1906, d. July 29, 1972
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Henry Earl Lumsden on July 9, 1950 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.9,5 
Child
  • Debra Anne Lumsden5

Family 3

Leonard Archer Dowdy b. December 13, 1906, d. October 31, 2004
Marriage*Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Hardy married Leonard Archer Dowdy on July 6, 1974 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.3,6,5 

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. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Anne Hardy Lumsden Dowdy obituary in the Oct 5, 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Jacob Bernard Hardy obituary in the Nov 8, 1969 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.

Hester Mildred Hardy1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 10, 1907, d. December 26, 1996
FatherJames Washington "Wash" Hardy1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. September 12, 1881, d. January 22, 1966
MotherNettie Ann Lewis1,2,3,7,4,8,9 b. September 3, 1883, d. September 2, 1983
     Hester Mildred Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-7152.10 She was born on November 10, 1907 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10,6 She died on December 26, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.10,5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 80, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 94, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 216, District 16, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 23, District 72-24, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3531] Danville Register, From the James Washington Hardy obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lydia Gracie Hardy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 22, 1909, d. February 22, 2001
FatherJames Washington "Wash" Hardy6,1,2,7,4,5 b. September 12, 1881, d. January 22, 1966
MotherNettie Ann Lewis6,1,2,7,4,5 b. September 3, 1883, d. September 2, 1983
     Lydia Gracie Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 229-76-6635.8 She was born on September 22, 1909 at Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,3,4 As of January 30, 1929,her married name was Alderson.5 She married Linwood Kent Alderson on January 30, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,5,9 Lydia Gracie Hardy died on February 22, 2001 at Danville, Virginia, at age 91.8,3,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 80, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 94, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 230, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia11

Family

Linwood Kent Alderson b. November 19, 1905, d. February 9, 1977
Marriage*Lydia Gracie Hardy married Linwood Kent Alderson on January 30, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beatrice Hattie Hardy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 31, 1908, d. September 3, 1996
FatherCharles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy1,2,3,5 b. June 8, 1883, d. January 6, 1949
MotherHattie Carey Lewis1,2,3,5 b. March 14, 1886, d. January 15, 1970
     Beatrice Hattie Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-28-0736.6 She was born on December 31, 1908 at Virginia.1,6,4 As of July 8, 1928,her married name was Wiles.5 She married Lester Bruce Wiles on July 8, 1928 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,7,5 Beatrice Hattie Hardy died on September 3, 1996 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.6,4,7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 80, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 85, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 30, District 16, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 81, District 72-24, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia9

Family

Lester Bruce Wiles b. June 28, 1907, d. October 25, 1989
Marriage*Beatrice Hattie Hardy married Lester Bruce Wiles on July 8, 1928 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,7,5 
Children
  • Bobby Nelson Wiles9,10
  • Ronald Bruce Wiles9,10

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 16, 1970 edition.
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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.

William Millard Hardy1,2,3,4

M, b. July 27, 1911, d. September 1, 2005
FatherJames Washington "Wash" Hardy1,5,2,6,7,8,9 b. September 12, 1881, d. January 22, 1966
MotherNettie Ann Lewis1,5,2,6,7,8,9 b. September 3, 1883, d. September 2, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-8424.10 William Millard Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2,4 He was born on July 27, 1911 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10,2,3,4,11 He married Sarah Estelle McCormick on December 15, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,9 William Millard Hardy died on September 1, 2005 at Danville, Virginia, at age 94.10,2,3,4,11 He RINGGOLD, Va. - William M. Hardy, 94, of 272 Raven Hollow Road, died Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center. He had been in declining health for five years and in Riverside Health Care for two weeks. Born July 27, 1911, in Keeling, he was the son of the late James W. Hardy and the late Nettie Lewis Hardy. He lived most of his life in Ringgold. He was a retired farmer, an avid gardener, and of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the American Theater Service Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct medal, the Bronze Star medal, the Distinguished Unit badge and the World War II Victory Ribbon. He was married to Sarah McCormick Hardy. In addition to his wife of 62 years, of the residence, he is survived by a sister, Ethel H. Slaughter of Ringgold. He was predeceased by three sisters, Mildred H. Hardy, Mabel Hardy and Gracie H. Alderson. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 3 at Highland Burial Park with the Rev. Carl Burger officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence, 272 Raven Hollow Road, Ringgold. The family suggests that memorial donations may be given to Kentuck Volunteer Fire Dept., 200 Ringgold Church Road, Ringgold, VA 24586; and to the Ringgold Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 10, Ringgold, VA 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel is in charge of arrangements. on September 2, 2005.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 94, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 216, District 16, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 23, District 72-24, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 132, District 72-35, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer5
1940Farmer7
1950Farmer12

Family

Sarah Estelle McCormick b. January 21, 1918, d. September 4, 2006
Marriage*William Millard Hardy married Sarah Estelle McCormick on December 15, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3531] Danville Register, From the James Washington Hardy obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ethel Mary Hardy1,2

F, b. January 24, 1915, d. November 11, 2007
FatherJames Washington "Wash" Hardy1,2,3,4,5 b. September 12, 1881, d. January 22, 1966
MotherNettie Ann Lewis1,2,3,4,5 b. September 3, 1883, d. September 2, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-0048.6 Ethel Mary Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 Her married name was Slaughter.3 She married Ralph Hunter Slaughter.4,7 Ethel Mary Hardy was born on January 24, 1915 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,4 She died on November 11, 2007 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 92.6,4 She RINGGOLD - Ethel Hardy Slaughter, 92, formerly of 1149 Ringgold Church Road, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Born Jan. 24, 1915, in Keeling, she was the daughter of the late James Washington "Wash" Hardy and the late Nettie Lewis Hardy. Mrs. Slaughter was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher, was active in Bible School activities and she also helped start the first nursery at the church. She enjoyed visiting neighbors as well as greeting new neighbors; she enjoyed babysitting neighborhood children and she was an excellent seamstress. She was a homemaker. She was married to the late Ralph Hunter Slaughter who died June 21, 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Judy S. Stuckert and husband, Ronnie Stuckert Jr., of Ringgold and Ellen S. Nester and husband, Jerry Nester, of Blairs; grandchildren, Rodney S. Davis and James H. Nester; four step-grandchildren, Thomas R. Stuckert, Tammy R. Stuckert, Teresa S. Quesenberry and Tracy L. Stuckert; and five step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, William Hardy; three sisters, Hester Mildred Hardy, Gracie Alderson and Mable Hardy; a daughter, Janice Fay Beadles; and her husband, Tim Beadles. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Soyars officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, 2025 North Main St; at other times they will be at the home of Jerry and Ellen Nester, 977 Lawless Creek Road, Blairs. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on November 13, 2007.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 94, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 216, District 16, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2

Family

Ralph Hunter Slaughter b. November 8, 1912, d. June 21, 1997
Marriage*Ethel Mary Hardy married Ralph Hunter Slaughter.4,7 
Children
  • Judith Elaine "Judy" Slaughter4,8
  • Ellen Ann Slaughter4,8

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. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  4. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the James Washington Hardy obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mabel Adele Hardy1,2,3

F, b. May 29, 1919, d. March 6, 2003
FatherJames Washington "Wash" Hardy1,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 12, 1881, d. January 22, 1966
MotherNettie Ann Lewis1,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 3, 1883, d. September 2, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-9126.9 Mabel Adele Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.3 She was born on May 29, 1919 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,9,3 She died on March 6, 2003 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.9,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 94, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 216, District 16, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 23, District 72-24, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  3. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  6. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3531] Danville Register, From the James Washington Hardy obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lenwood Bertha Hardy1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 3, 1912, d. March 6, 1981
FatherCharles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy1,2,3 b. June 8, 1883, d. January 6, 1949
MotherHattie Carey Lewis1,2,3 b. March 14, 1886, d. January 15, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 226-09-4643.6 Lenwood Bertha Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4,5 Her married name was McCormick.3 She married Leeland Edward McCormick.3,5 Lenwood Bertha Hardy was born on April 3, 1912 at Danville, Virginia.6,4,5 She died on March 6, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 68.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 108, District 15, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 261, District 106-4, Danville, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Hosiery mill knitter7

Family

Leeland Edward McCormick b. August 14, 1911, d. November 15, 1966
Marriage*Lenwood Bertha Hardy married Leeland Edward McCormick.3,5 
Children
  • Jerry Edward McCormick8,4
  • Joyce Ann McCormick4

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. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 16, 1970 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lenwood Hardy McCormick funeral.
  5. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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.
  8. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 19, 1970 edition.

Charlie Matthew Hardy1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 16, 1915, d. July 20, 1983
FatherCharles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy1,8,2,3,6,7 b. June 8, 1883, d. January 6, 1949
MotherHattie Carey Lewis1,8,2,3,6,7 b. March 14, 1886, d. January 15, 1970
     Charlie Matthew Hardy was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.4,6 His Social Security Number was 226-09-3011.9 He was born on May 16, 1915 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,9,6,10 He married Eula Marie Williams on May 14, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.6,7 Charlie Matthew Hardy died on July 20, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 68.4,6,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 108, District 15, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 397, District 72-25, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 123, District 106-2, Danville, Virginia11

Occupation

1940Hosery mill finish man2
1950Shipping clerk11

Family

Eula Marie Williams b. October 23, 1916, d. October 29, 1979
Marriage*Charlie Matthew Hardy married Eula Marie Williams on May 14, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.6,7 
Child
  • Lance Williams Hardy12,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 16, 1970 edition.
  4. [S3557] Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [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.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 19, 1970 edition.

Lorene Gladys "Polly" Hardy1,2

F, b. March 30, 1917, d. October 15, 1983
FatherCharles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy3,4,5,6,1,2,7 b. June 8, 1883, d. January 6, 1949
MotherHattie Carey Lewis3,4,5,6,1,2,7 b. March 14, 1886, d. January 15, 1970
     Lorene Gladys "Polly" Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2,8 She was born on March 30, 1917 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,8 As of December 26, 1941,her married name was Jeffress.7 She married Harry Wesley Jeffress on December 26, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7 Lorene Gladys "Polly" Hardy died on October 15, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 66.2,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 85, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 108, District 15, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 397, District 72-25, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 152, District 17-20, Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina9

Occupation

1940Department store clerk5

Family

Harry Wesley Jeffress b. November 20, 1908, d. February 16, 1996
Marriage*Lorene Gladys "Polly" Hardy married Harry Wesley Jeffress on December 26, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 16, 1970 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12012] Caswell Messanger, The, From the Carole Jeffress Walker obituary in the Mar 16, 2022 edition.
  11. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Irene Mae Johnson1,2,3,4

F, b. May 3, 1908, d. February 7, 2002
FatherCharles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson1,2,5,3 b. December 11, 1877, d. August 27, 1929
MotherMary Byar Hardy1,2,6,5,3,7 b. March 25, 1884, d. May 9, 1980
     Irene Mae Johnson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 230-20-7304.8 She was born on May 3, 1908 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9,4,8 As of June 24, 1935,her married name was Williams.3 She married John Irvin "Jack" Williams on June 24, 1935 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,7,4 Irene Mae Johnson died on February 7, 2002 at Danville, Virginia, at age 93.10,4,8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 95, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 84, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 55, District 14, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 140, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Store clerk6

Family

John Irvin "Jack" Williams b. July 9, 1910, d. September 15, 1972
Marriage*Irene Mae Johnson married John Irvin "Jack" Williams on June 24, 1935 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the C. S. Johnson obituary in the Aug 30, 1929 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Mervin Dale Williams obituary in the Mar 30, 2017 edition.

Clancy Shelby Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 1, 1912, d. July 19, 1965
FatherCharles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson1,6,4,5 b. December 11, 1877, d. August 27, 1929
MotherMary Byar Hardy1,2,6,7,4,5 b. March 25, 1884, d. May 9, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 228-10-1576.8 Clancy Shelby Johnson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.5 He was born on December 1, 1912 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,9,5 He married Lessie Mae Hawker on May 9, 1932 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4 Clancy Shelby Johnson married Virginia Lee Turner on December 24, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4 Clancy Shelby Johnson died on July 19, 1965 at Danville, Virginia, at age 52.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 84, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 55, District 14, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 140, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Laborer2
1940Building contractor7

Family 1

Lessie Mae Hawker b. May 13, 1914, d. February 16, 1997
Marriage*Clancy Shelby Johnson married Lessie Mae Hawker on May 9, 1932 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Clancy Shelby Johnson Jr.10

Family 2

Virginia Lee Turner b. April 6, 1919, d. February 1, 2004
Marriage*Clancy Shelby Johnson married Virginia Lee Turner on December 24, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4 

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. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Virginia Turner Johnson Simmons obituary in the Feb 3, 2004 edition.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3531] Danville Register, From the C. S. Johnson obituary in the Aug 30, 1929 edition.
  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. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sarah Estelle McCormick1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 21, 1918, d. September 4, 2006
     Sarah Estelle McCormick was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-14-7332.6 She was born on January 21, 1918 at Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,2,5 As of December 15, 1943,her married name was Hardy.3 She married William Millard Hardy, son of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis, on December 15, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3 Sarah Estelle McCormick died on September 4, 2006 at Danville, Virginia, at age 88.6,2,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 132, District 72-35, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Store clerk8

Family

William Millard Hardy b. July 27, 1911, d. September 1, 2005
Marriage*Sarah Estelle McCormick married William Millard Hardy, son of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis, on December 15, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ralph Hunter Slaughter1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1912, d. June 21, 1997
     Ralph Hunter Slaughter was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 230-20-3206.5 He married Ethel Mary Hardy, daughter of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis.1,4 Ralph Hunter Slaughter was born on November 8, 1912 at Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,2 He died on June 21, 1997 at Danville, Virginia, at age 84.1,5,4,3

Family

Ethel Mary Hardy b. January 24, 1915, d. November 11, 2007
Marriage*He married Ethel Mary Hardy, daughter of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis.1,4 
Children
  • Judith Elaine "Judy" Slaughter1,6
  • Ellen Ann Slaughter1,6

Citations

  1. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Ethel Hardy Slaughter obituary in the Nov 13, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Linwood Kent Alderson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 19, 1905, d. February 9, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 223-50-8032.6 Linwood Kent Alderson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.2,5 He was born on November 19, 1905 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,2,4,5 He married Lydia Gracie Hardy, daughter of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis, on January 30, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,2,3,5 Linwood Kent Alderson died on February 9, 1977 at Danville, Virginia, at age 71.6,2,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 49, District 14, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 230, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Tobacco farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Lydia Gracie Hardy b. September 22, 1909, d. February 22, 2001
Marriage*Linwood Kent Alderson married Lydia Gracie Hardy, daughter of James Washington "Wash" Hardy and Nettie Ann Lewis, on January 30, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3531] Danville Register, From the James Washington Hardy obituary in the Jan 23, 1966 edition.
  2. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the William M. Hardy obituary in the Sep 2, 2005 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elsie Iona Hardy1,2,3

F, b. January 4, 1922, d. April 18, 2000
FatherCharles McCajah "Charlie" Hardy1,4,5,2 b. June 8, 1883, d. January 6, 1949
MotherHattie Carey Lewis1,4,5,2 b. March 14, 1886, d. January 15, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-9423.6 Elsie Iona Hardy was born on January 4, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,7 As of November 28, 1952,her married name was Glass.2 She married Kimball Lee Glass on November 28, 1952 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 Elsie Iona Hardy and Kimball Lee Glass were divorced on March 31, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Elsie Iona Hardy died on April 18, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 108, District 15, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 397, District 72-25, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Department store clerk4

Family

Kimball Lee Glass b. June 16, 1923, d. October 25, 2004
Marriage*Elsie Iona Hardy married Kimball Lee Glass on November 28, 1952 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Elsie Iona Hardy and Kimball Lee Glass were divorced on March 31, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Carey Lynne Glass8,2
  • Susan Earle Glass8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3531] Danville Register, From the Hattie Lewis Hardy obituary in the Jan 16, 1970 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."
  8. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kimball Lee Glass obituary in the Oct 27, 2004 edition.

Mary Alice Johnson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 18, 1923, d. February 1, 1995
FatherCharles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson1,2,3,5 b. December 11, 1877, d. August 27, 1929
MotherMary Byar Hardy1,2,6,3,5 b. March 25, 1884, d. May 9, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-1413.5 Mary Alice Johnson was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.7 She was born on February 18, 1923 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,7,5 As of October 7, 1942,her married name was Powell.3 She married Earl Wharton Powell on October 7, 1942 at Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,8 Mary Alice Johnson died on February 1, 1995 at age 71.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 55, District 14, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 140, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia6

Family

Earl Wharton Powell b. July 16, 1914, d. October 21, 1981
Marriage*Mary Alice Johnson married Earl Wharton Powell on October 7, 1942 at Sutherlin, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3531] Danville Register, From the C. S. Johnson obituary in the Aug 30, 1929 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3556] Hope Davis, "Descendants of Solomon Hardy."

Virginia Lee Turner1,2

F, b. April 6, 1919, d. February 1, 2004
     Virginia Lee Turner was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.1 She was born on April 6, 1919 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1 As of December 24, 1935,her married name was Johnson.2 She married Clancy Shelby Johnson, son of Charles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson and Mary Byar Hardy, on December 24, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 As of August 9, 1970,her married name was Simmons.1 Virginia Lee Turner married James Weldon Simmons on August 9, 1970.1 Virginia Lee Turner died on February 1, 2004 at Danville, Virginia, at age 84.1,3 She KEELING, Va. - Virginia Turner Johnson Simmons, 84, of 16040 Old Richmond Road, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Stratford Health Care Center after several years of declining health. She had been a resident of the center since April 2001. Born April 6, 1919, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late David Green Turner and Vester Lee Gray Turner. She lived most of her life in Keeling. She retired from Belk-Leggett Department Store where she worked as sales clerk. She was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church and worked with the church extention department. She was first married to Clancy Shelby Johnson, who predeceased her. She married her second husband, James Weldon Simmons, on Aug. 9, 1970. In addition to her husband of the residence, she is survived by two stepdaughters, Lois S. Rowland of Chatham and Betty S. Clifton of Danville; one stepson, Clancy S. Johnson of Danville; four brothers, Aubrey Turner of Danville, Leonard Turner of Gretna, Elmer Turner of Keeling and Lester Turner of Providence, N.C; two sisters, Louise Wilson of Gretna and Charlotte Goodson of Dry Fork; eight step grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by four brothers, Marvin Turner, Charlie Turner, Norman Turner and Luke Turner; a sister, Lucille Augustine; and a stepdaughter, Doris McDaniel. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Rev. Herman Absher and the Rev. Kyle Flora officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends form 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times will be at the residence. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Keeling Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 12, Keeling, VA 24566. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main, is in charge of arrangements. on February 3, 2004.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 140, District 72-22, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia4

Family 1

Clancy Shelby Johnson b. December 1, 1912, d. July 19, 1965
Marriage*Virginia Lee Turner married Clancy Shelby Johnson, son of Charles Shelby "Charlie" Johnson and Mary Byar Hardy, on December 24, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 

Family 2

James Weldon Simmons
Marriage*Virginia Lee Turner married James Weldon Simmons on August 9, 1970.1 

Citations

  1. [S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Virginia Turner Johnson Simmons obituary in the Feb 3, 2004 edition.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edith Gwendolyn Hardy1,2,3,4

F, b. August 23, 1920, d. October 27, 1941
FatherJacob Bernard Hardy1,2,3 b. March 18, 1887, d. November 7, 1969
MotherEmma Lou Lewis1,2,3 b. June 7, 1888, d. March 20, 1965
     Edith Gwendolyn Hardy was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.4 She was born on August 23, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,3,4 As of July 1, 1939,her married name was Hodnett.2 She married Lenwood Eloise Hodnett on July 1, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,4 Edith Gwendolyn Hardy died on October 27, 1941 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 21.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 13, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 10, District 106-17, Danville, Virginia6

Family

Lenwood Eloise Hodnett b. October 27, 1915, d. December 24, 1972
Marriage*Edith Gwendolyn Hardy married Lenwood Eloise Hodnett on July 1, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Child
  • Clifton Douglas Hodnett2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.