Frances Ellen Dunton1,2,3

F, b. May 29, 1916, d. September 23, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 231-22-7186.3 Frances Ellen Dunton was born on May 29, 1916 at Newport News, Virginia.2,3 As of December 18, 1954,her married name was Palmer.2 She married Lemmie Oliver Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on December 18, 1954 at Newport News, Virginia.2,4,5 Frances Ellen Dunton died on September 23, 2000 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 84.1,3,6,4 She Frances Dunton Palmer, 84, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. A native of Newport News, Mrs. Palmer had been a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. She was a member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church since 1970. Mrs. Palmer's family include her children, Marion D. Newman of Hampton, Frances P. Breeden of Massachusetts and George S. Palmer of Hampton; three grandchildren, Casi, Carolyn and Ronald; and a great-granddaughter, Ashli Rose. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. on September 25, 2000.1

Family

Lemmie Oliver Palmer b. August 9, 1909, d. March 7, 1972
Marriage*She married Lemmie Oliver Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on December 18, 1954 at Newport News, Virginia.2,4,5 
Children
  • George S. Palmer1,5
  • Frances Palmer1,5

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Frances Dunton Palmer obituary in the Sep 25, 2000 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Lemmie Oliver Palmer obituary in the Mar 8, 1972 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Henry Christopher Hancock1,2

M, b. June 20, 2007, d. June 20, 2007
FatherChristopher Nelson Hancock1,3
MotherJoyce Maye Gresham1,3
     Henry Christopher Hancock was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2 He died on June 20, 2007 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2 He was born on June 20, 2007 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Blankenship Gresham obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S3529] Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Edgar Russell Gresham, III obituary.

Carl Ashby Witt1,2,3,4

M, d. September 2, 1933
     Carl Ashby Witt Carl Ashby Witt, 85 of Bedford, came into the world on Saturday, September 2, 1933. He left it surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Carl was the second son born to Benjamin Davis Witt and Helen Overstreet Witt Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Thomas Lester "Buck" Johnson, brother, Lavender Delray Witt, sister, Faye Witt Preston, son, William Medford Witt and first wife, Rosalie Dooley Witt. Those who survive and treasure his memory include his wife, Phyllis Tuck Witt; his granddaughter, Mindy Dawn Witt DeLong & husband, Joshua; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Ratcliffe Witt; his bonus family, Suzanne Keck & husband, Billy, Tracy Tuck & wife, Robyn, Mark Tuck & wife, Nancy, numerous grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as many extended family members & friends. Carl was a self made, true gentleman. He served in the U. S. Army and was retired from Rubatex Corporation after 43 years. In retirement he enjoyed working part-time at Fisher Auto Parts. Carl loves fast cars and was proud of his three vintage cars. He enjoyed traveling and had visited all fifty states. Reading and crossword puzzles were favorite past times.4 He was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.5 He died on September 2, 1933.4 He married Phyllis Audrey Blankenship, daughter of Woodrow Blankenship Sr. and Annie May Palmer, on September 4, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Carl Ashby Witt died on February 16, 2019 at Virginia.4

Family

Phyllis Audrey Blankenship b. January 27, 1940, d. November 6, 2021
Marriage*He married Phyllis Audrey Blankenship, daughter of Woodrow Blankenship Sr. and Annie May Palmer, on September 4, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carolyn Blankenship Gresham obituary in the Feb 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phyllis Blankenship Tuck Witt obituary in the Nov 14, 2021 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S8639] Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online updikefuneralhome.com, From the Carl Ashby Witt obituary.
  5. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Angela Renee Blankenship1,2,3,4

F, b. July 3, 1971, d. October 25, 1975
FatherAllen Ray Blankenship1,2,4 b. May 4, 1949, d. February 6, 2009
MotherJudy Ann Gray1,2,4
     Angela Renee Blankenship was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on July 3, 1971 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2,3 She died on October 25, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 4.2,4 She Miss Angela Renee (Angle) Blankenship, age 4, of 802 Cleveland Ave., Vinton, died Saturday evening in an automobile accident. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. Blankenship; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nellie C. Gray, Roanoke; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Blankenship, Sr., Rt. 1, Goodview. Interment in Mt View Cemetery. on October 27, 1975.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Allen Ray Blankenship obituary in the Feb 8, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Angela Renee Blankenship obituary in the Oct 27, 1975 edition.

Esther Margie Wood1,2

F, b. January 14, 1905, d. August 26, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 573-12-8301.3 Esther Margie Wood was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.4 She was born on January 14, 1905 at Idaho.3,5 As of June 30, 1926,her married name was Palmer.1 She married Oliver Elsworth Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on June 30, 1926 at Alameda Co., California.1 Esther Margie Wood died on August 26, 1977 at Kern Co., California, at age 72.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 344, District 66, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona6
1940Dwelling 133, District 10-43, Fresno, Fresno Co., California7

Family

Oliver Elsworth Palmer b. December 18, 1877, d. January 3, 1932
Marriage*Esther Margie Wood married Oliver Elsworth Palmer, son of Thomas Henry Palmer and Martha Prudence Carr, on June 30, 1926 at Alameda Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S7380] Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Britton Elmore1

M, b. circa 1910
     Frank Britton Elmore married Ethel Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Morgan Lee Palmer and Irene Gertrude Schlueter.1 Frank Britton Elmore was born circa 1910 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 114-49, Norfolk, Virginia2

Occupation

1940Naval base laborer2

Family

Ethel Gertrude Palmer b. February 12, 1918, d. November 22, 2012
Marriage*Frank Britton Elmore married Ethel Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Morgan Lee Palmer and Irene Gertrude Schlueter.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4188] Maki Wesbrooks Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/43094610/person/12615999754
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ethel Gertrude Miller obituary in the Dec 2, 2012 edition.

Shirley Louise Elmore1

F, b. July 16, 1936, d. October 8, 2008
FatherFrank Britton Elmore1,3 b. circa 1910
MotherEthel Gertrude Palmer1,2,3 b. February 12, 1918, d. November 22, 2012
     Shirley Louise Elmore was born on July 16, 1936 at Virginia.1,4 As of July 10, 1955,her married name was Wesbrooks.1 She married Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr. on July 10, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 Shirley Louise Elmore died on October 8, 2008 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 72.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 114-49, Norfolk, Virginia3

Family

Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr. b. June 14, 1932, d. March 17, 2003
Marriage*Shirley Louise Elmore married Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr. on July 10, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 
Child
  • Mark Wesbrooks2

Citations

  1. [S4188] Maki Wesbrooks Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/43094610/person/12615999754
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ethel Gertrude Miller obituary in the Dec 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr.1

M, b. June 14, 1932, d. March 17, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 460-34-0702.2 Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr. was born on June 14, 1932 at Wichita Co., Texas.2 He married Shirley Louise Elmore, daughter of Frank Britton Elmore and Ethel Gertrude Palmer, on July 10, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 Perry Marquis Wesbrooks Jr. died on March 17, 2003 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 70.1,2

Family

Shirley Louise Elmore b. July 16, 1936, d. October 8, 2008
Marriage*He married Shirley Louise Elmore, daughter of Frank Britton Elmore and Ethel Gertrude Palmer, on July 10, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 
Child
  • Mark Wesbrooks3

Citations

  1. [S4188] Maki Wesbrooks Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/43094610/person/12615999754
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ethel Gertrude Miller obituary in the Dec 2, 2012 edition.

Frank Bertram Miller1,2,3

M, b. July, 1901, d. April 7, 1993
     Frank Bertram Miller was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.3 He married Ethel Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Morgan Lee Palmer and Irene Gertrude Schlueter.1,2 Frank Bertram Miller was born in July, 1901 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.3 He died on April 7, 1993 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 91.3

Family

Ethel Gertrude Palmer b. February 12, 1918, d. November 22, 2012
Marriage*He married Ethel Gertrude Palmer, daughter of Morgan Lee Palmer and Irene Gertrude Schlueter.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S4188] Maki Wesbrooks Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/43094610/person/12615999754
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ethel Gertrude Miller obituary in the Dec 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com