Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Eleck/Elick T. "Alex" Newby¹

M, b. April 30, 1876

Father

Samuel H. "Sam" Newby^2,3,4,1 b. circa 1848

Mother

Malissie Jane Dodson^2,1 b. circa 1858, d. before 1903

Eleck/Elick T. "Alex" Newby was born on April 30, 1876 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 284, District 168, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 33, District 81, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 66, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 91, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁵
1910		Farmer³
1920		Farmer⁴

Citations

[S6162] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, online https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1708660?collectionNameFilter=false
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census, Her husband had remarried by 1903.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Rosa Anna Newby^1,2,3

F, b. August, 1880, d. October 28, 1963

Father

Samuel H. "Sam" Newby^1,2,4,3 b. circa 1848

Mother

Malissie Jane Dodson^1,4,3 b. circa 1858, d. before 1903

Rosa Anna Newby was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^4,3 She was born in August, 1880 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of circa 1911,her married name was Lewis.⁵ She married Luther Greenwood Lewis circa 1911.^4,3,5 Rosa Anna Newby Mrs. Anna Newby Lewis of 1119 Noble Ave. died this morning at 2:05 in Memorial Hospital where she had been patient for the past five days. She had been in declining health for several years. Mrs. Lewis was a native of Pittsylvania County and was daughter of the late Sam Newby and Melissa Dodson Newby. Most of her life was spent in Danville and she was employe at the Star Laundry prior to her retirement. Her husband, Luther G. Lewis, died Sept. 28, 1960. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Lois Vaden, and one son W. A. Lewis, both o£ Danville. Three grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel and interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery. The body will rest at the funeral home prior to the services and the family will be at the home of her daughter, 461 Old Mayfield Rd. on October 28, 1963.⁴ She died on October 28, 1963 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.^4,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 33, District 81, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 66, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 156, District 12, Danville, Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 192, District 106-15, Danville, Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1940

Laundry seamstress⁵

Family

Luther Greenwood Lewis b. October 15, 1881, d. September 28, 1960

Marriage*

Rosa Anna Newby married Luther Greenwood Lewis circa 1911.^4,3,5

Children

Everial M. Lewis⁵ b. August 7, 1913, d. March 23, 1934
Lois Seynor Lewis+^4,5,6,7 b. January 29, 1917, d. November 21, 2001
Willie Audriel Lewis^4,5,8,9 b. December 28, 1920, d. August 22, 1975

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census, Her husband had remarried by 1903.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Anna Newby Lewis obituary in the Oct 28, 1963 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sallie Unknown¹

F, b. circa 1884

Sallie Unknown was born circa 1884 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1903,her married name was Newby.¹ She married Samuel H. "Sam" Newby, son of Albert Newby and Sarah F. Yates, circa 1903.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 99, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 91, District 153, Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

Family

Samuel H. "Sam" Newby b. circa 1848

Marriage*

Sallie Unknown married Samuel H. "Sam" Newby, son of Albert Newby and Sarah F. Yates, circa 1903.¹

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Tabitha Ann "Bertha" Booth^1,2

F, b. circa 1863, d. April 8, 1889

Her married name was Newby.¹ Tabitha Ann "Bertha" Booth married Rawley "Raleigh" Newby, son of Albert Newby and Sarah F. Yates.^1,2 Tabitha Ann "Bertha" Booth was born circa 1863 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She died on April 8, 1889 at Atlas, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

Family

Rawley "Raleigh" Newby b. circa 1862, d. July 14, 1917

Marriage*

She married Rawley "Raleigh" Newby, son of Albert Newby and Sarah F. Yates.^1,2

Child

Willie Bae Newby+³ b. 1889, d. January 3, 1928

Citations

[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Maggie Mae Newby^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 18, 1895, d. May 21, 1988

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,2,4,7,8 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,2,4,7,8 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Her Social Security Number was 239-46-4596.⁹ Maggie Mae Newby was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1895 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of December 27, 1916,her married name was Whitt.³ She married William Hutch Whitt on December 27, 1916 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^3,10,6,11,12 Maggie Mae Newby died on May 21, 1988 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^5,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 37, District 64, Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 240, District 6, Mount Tirzah, Person Co., North Carolina

¹³

1940

Dwelling 319, District 73-8, Mount Tirzah, Person Co., North Carolina

¹⁴

Occupation

1940

Farm operator¹⁴

Family

William Hutch Whitt b. January 7, 1896, d. March 31, 1936

Marriage*

Maggie Mae Newby married William Hutch Whitt on December 27, 1916 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^3,10,6,11,12

Children

Betty Elcaner Whitt^13,11,12 b. April 9, 1919
William Robert Whitt+^13,14,11,12 b. March 27, 1920, d. September 17, 2009
Henry William Whitt¹⁰ b. December 20, 1921, d. January 21, 1923
Raymond Newby Whitt+^{13,14,11,12,15} b. June 3, 1923
Ruby Mae Whitt+^13,14,11,12 b. August 19, 1923, d. June 17, 2012
Margie Vernell Whitt¹⁰ b. January 30, 1927, d. February 28, 1928
Owen C. Whitt^13,16,6,10 b. August 18, 1928, d. March 7, 1937
Thelbert Allen "Bert" Whitt^14,11,12

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S6167] Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S6168] Courier-Times, The, From the William Robert Whitt obituary in the Sep 19, 2009 edition.
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Ruby Whitt Garrett obituary in the Jun 19, 2012 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

William Hutch Whitt^1,2

M, b. January 7, 1896, d. March 31, 1936

William Hutch Whitt was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on January 7, 1896 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1897.^1,3 He married Maggie Mae Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, on December 27, 1916 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,5,2 William Hutch Whitt died on March 31, 1936 at Mount Pisgah, Person Co., North Carolina, at age 40.^1,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 240, District 6, Mount Tirzah, Person Co., North Carolina

⁶

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁶

Family

Maggie Mae Newby b. September 18, 1895, d. May 21, 1988

Marriage*

William Hutch Whitt married Maggie Mae Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, on December 27, 1916 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,5,2

Children

Betty Elcaner Whitt^6,5,2 b. April 9, 1919
William Robert Whitt+^6,5,2 b. March 27, 1920, d. September 17, 2009
Henry William Whitt¹ b. December 20, 1921, d. January 21, 1923
Raymond Newby Whitt+^6,5,2,7 b. June 3, 1923
Ruby Mae Whitt+^6,5,2 b. August 19, 1923, d. June 17, 2012
Margie Vernell Whitt¹ b. January 30, 1927, d. February 28, 1928
Owen C. Whitt^6,8,3,1 b. August 18, 1928, d. March 7, 1937
Thelbert Allen "Bert" Whitt^9,5,2

Citations

[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Ruby Whitt Garrett obituary in the Jun 19, 2012 edition.
[S6167] Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S6168] Courier-Times, The, From the William Robert Whitt obituary in the Sep 19, 2009 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mattie Sue Newby^1,2,3

F, b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,2,4,3 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,2,4,3 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Mattie Sue Newby was buried at Chaney Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 13, 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of circa 1904,her married name was Thompson.⁵ She married Henry Edmond Thompson circa 1904.^2,5,3 Mattie Sue Newby died on July 4, 1963 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,3 She Mrs. Mattie Sue Newby Thompson, 78, died in the Halifax Community Hospital at South Boston yesterday afternoon at 3:20 after an illness of 10 days. A native of Pittisylvania County, she was born Oct. 13, 1884, a daughter of the late Champ Newby and Mrs. Elcana Owen Newby. Mrs. Thompson lived most of her life in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Halifax County. Her husband, Henry E. Thompson, died Oct. 10, 1943. Surviving are three daughters and five sons: Mrs. Eldora Wallace of Ontario, Va; Mrs. Vernell Scearce and Mrs. Margaret McKinney, both of Danville; Stonewall Thompson of Keysyille, and Charlie Thompson, Clifton Thompson, Jack Thompson and Champ Thompson, all of Sutherlin. Also surviving are three sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Minnie Hughes of Richmond; Mrs. Maggie Whitt of Timberlake, N. C; Mrs. Harriette Latta of Rougemont, N. C; Howard Newby of Vernon Hill; Mathew Newby of Richmond, and Robert Newby of Petersburg; and 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock from Townes Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Chaney cemetery near Reaves Mill in Pittsylvania County. The body will rest at Townes Funeral Home, and the family will be at the residence of Jack Thompson at Sutherlin. on July 5, 1963.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 234, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Henry Edmond Thompson b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Marriage*

Mattie Sue Newby married Henry Edmond Thompson circa 1904.^2,5,3

Children

Stonewall Jackson Thompson+^{5,6,7,2,9,10,11,3,12} b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974
Eldora Thompson+^{5,6,13,14,10,11,3} b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002
Charlie Hester Thompson Sr.+^{2,5,6,7,10,11,3} b. January 18, 1910, d. May 6, 1966
Wesley Clifton Thompson+^{6,7,14,10,11,3,12} b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999
Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson+^{6,7,2,14,10,11,3} b. June 4, 1916, d. June 9, 1964
Vernell Beatrice Thompson+^{6,7,14,10,11,3,12} b. December 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2016
William/Wilson Henry "Champ" Thompson^{7,8,10,11,3,12}
Margaret Avis Thompson+^{7,8,10,14,11,3,12} b. January 16, 1923, d. June 12, 2011

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hattie B. Newby^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 1, 1886, d. November 17, 1961

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,2,6 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,2,6 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Hattie B. Newby was buried at Henry Family Cemetery, Henry's Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 1, 1886 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 As of January 8, 1906,her married name was Henry.³ She married Charles David Henry on January 8, 1906 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,6 Hattie B. Newby died on November 17, 1961 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.² She Final rites for Mrs. Hattie Newby Henry, who died at the age of 75 yesterday in Memorial Hospital, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Ingram. Mrs. Henry, a daughter of the late Champ Newby and Elcana Owen Newby, was born June 1, 1886, in Halifax County. In December 1906 she married Charles David Henry, who died in April of last year. Most of her life was spent in Danville and she resided at 184 North Ave. She was employed by Danville Knitting Mills for many years prior to her retirement ten years ago. She was a member of Claiborne St Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Garnett E Wyatt, and one son, Wilson Patrick Henry, both of Danville. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Minnie Hughes, Robert Newby and Mathew Newby, all of Richmond; Howard Newby of Ingram, Mrs. Maggie Whitt of Roxboro, N.C., Mrs. Harriett Latta of Roxboro, N.G., and Mrs. Mattie Thompson of Sutherlin. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. The body is at the funeral home and the family at the home of Mrs. Wyatt, 154 Howeland Circle. on November 18, 1961.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 117, District 59, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 41, District 5, Danville, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 108, District 15, Danville, Virginia

⁹

Family

Charles David Henry b. December 26, 1884, d. April 5, 1960

Marriage*

Hattie B. Newby married Charles David Henry on January 8, 1906 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,6

Children

Noel David Henry+^10,2,7,8,9 b. October 16, 1906, d. December 12, 1959
Wilson Patrick Henry^8,9,2,5,6 b. April 29, 1910, d. April 29, 1982
Thelma Henry+^10,8,9,11 b. November 29, 1911, d. January 2, 2013

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Charles David Henry obituary in the Apr 6, 1960 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Thelma Henry Wyatt obituary in th Jan 3, 2013 edition.

Minnie Newby^1,2

F, b. March 25, 1888, d. September 22, 1982

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^3,1,2,4 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^3,1,2,4 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Minnie Newby was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 25, 1888 at Virginia.^3,2,5 As of circa 1906,her married name was Hughes.⁶ She married Richard James Hughes circa 1906.^2,6 Minnie Newby died on September 22, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 94.^2,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 310, District 132, Jefferson Ward, Richmond, Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 60, District 99, Richmond, Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 75, District 118-97, Richmond, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Can company worker⁸

Family

Richard James Hughes b. September 27, 1878, d. December 23, 1960

Marriage*

Minnie Newby married Richard James Hughes circa 1906.^2,6

Children

Jamison Pearson Hughes^7,6,8,9,2 b. March 24, 1907, d. March 15, 1966
Walter Robert Hughes+^7,6,8,9 b. May 12, 1909, d. February 26, 1993
Thornton James Hughes^7,6,8,2 b. December 1, 1910, d. March 25, 1984
Howard Herman Hughes+^7,6,8 b. May 15, 1915, d. January 26, 1980

Citations

[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ellen H. Newby¹

F, b. May, 1891

Father

Champ Wilson Newby¹ b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen¹ b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Ellen H. Newby was born in May, 1891 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Moses W. Newby¹

M, b. August, 1892

Father

Champ Wilson Newby¹ b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen¹ b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Moses W. Newby was born in August, 1892 at Virginia.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Mathew Wilson Newby^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1894, d. August 17, 1970

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^5,1,3,4,6,7 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^5,1,3,4,6,7 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

His Social Security Number was 704-16-3607.⁸ Mathew Wilson Newby was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 5, 1894 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married Musette Elizabeth Carey circa 1921.⁹ Mathew Wilson Newby died on August 17, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.^8,2,3

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 37, District 64, Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 44, District 73, Richmond, Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 36, District 118-194, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1930

Railroad carpenter⁹

1940

Railroad bridge mechanic¹⁰

Family

Musette Elizabeth Carey b. November 10, 1901, d. January 16, 2000

Marriage*

Mathew Wilson Newby married Musette Elizabeth Carey circa 1921.⁹

Children

Malcolm Mathew Newby^10,9,4,11 b. December 16, 1921, d. November 13, 1983
David Russell Newby+^{12,10,9,13,11} b. February 13, 1924, d. April 29, 2016

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the David Russell Newby obituary in the May 2, 2016 edition.
[S6166] Mount Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Lester Newby^1,2,3

M, b. August 22, 1899, d. August 11, 1968

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,2,3,4,5 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,2,3,4,5 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Robert Lester Newby was buried at Woods Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-24-93109.⁶ He married Marian Holloway.³ Robert Lester Newby was born on August 22, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 11, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 118, District 69, Banister, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 37, District 64, Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 120, District 21-20, Matoaca, Chesterfield Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁷

Family

Marian Holloway b. circa 1895

Marriage*

Robert Lester Newby married Marian Holloway.³

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Hariett C. Newby^1,2

F, b. February 21, 1902, d. July 15, 1994

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,3,4 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,3,4 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Hariett C. Newby was buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., North Carolina.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 243-68-9323.⁶ She was born on February 21, 1902 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Latta.⁷ She married James "Jim" Latta circa 1922.^5,7,8,9 Hariett C. Newby died on July 15, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^5,6,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 37, District 64, Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 228, District 6, Mount Tirzah, Person Co., North Carolina

⁷

1940

Dwelling 210, District 73-8, Mount Tirzah, Person Co., North Carolina

¹⁰

Family

James "Jim" Latta b. December 9, 1899, d. March 24, 1960

Marriage*

Hariett C. Newby married James "Jim" Latta circa 1922.^5,7,8,9

Children

Mildred Katherine Latta+^7,10,11,9,12 b. December 10, 1923, d. October 1, 1999
Champ Dennis "C.D." Latta+^7,10,9,12 b. October 30, 1925, d. February 1, 2006
Mary Lee Latta^10,9,13,12
Herndon Miles Latta^10,9,12,13 b. February 7, 1939, d. September 6, 2008

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S6167] Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Person Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Mildred Latta Yancey obituary in the Oct 2, 1999 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Herndon M. Latta obituary in the Sep 8, 2008 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Howard Albert Newby^1,2,3

M, b. May 20, 1891, d. September 8, 1982

Father

Champ Wilson Newby^1,2,4,5 b. circa 1854, d. December 31, 1932

Mother

Elcana Owen^1,2,4,5 b. June 24, 1859, d. October 23, 1953

Howard Albert Newby was buried at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 223-50-8387.⁷ He was born on May 20, 1891 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1890.^2,7,3,6 He married Julia A. Clark circa 1927.^6,8 Howard Albert Newby died on September 8, 1982 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 91.^2,6

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 37, District 64, Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 48, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		Farm laborer¹
1930		Farmer⁸
1940		Farmer⁹

Family

Julia A. Clark b. November 28, 1909, d. February 26, 1994

Marriage*

Howard Albert Newby married Julia A. Clark circa 1927.^6,8

Child

Glenda Fern Newby^9,10

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S6165] Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Henry Edmond Thompson^1,2

M, b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Henry Edmond Thompson was born on December 6, 1884 at Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ He married Mattie Sue Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1904.^1,2,3 Henry Edmond Thompson died on October 10, 1943 at Paces, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 58.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 234, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1910		Sawmill owner²
1920		Farmer⁴
1930		Farmer⁵
1940		Farmer⁶

Family

Mattie Sue Newby b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Marriage*

Henry Edmond Thompson married Mattie Sue Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1904.^1,2,3

Children

Stonewall Jackson Thompson+^{2,4,5,1,7,8,9,3,10} b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974
Eldora Thompson+^{2,4,11,12,8,9,3} b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002
Charlie Hester Thompson Sr.+^{1,2,4,5,8,9,3} b. January 18, 1910, d. May 6, 1966
Wesley Clifton Thompson+^{4,5,12,8,9,3,10} b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999
Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson+^{4,5,1,12,8,9,3} b. June 4, 1916, d. June 9, 1964
Vernell Beatrice Thompson+^{4,5,12,8,9,3,10} b. December 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2016
William/Wilson Henry "Champ" Thompson^5,6,8,9,3,10
Margaret Avis Thompson+^{5,6,8,12,9,3,10} b. January 16, 1923, d. June 12, 2011

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charlie Hester Thompson Sr.^1,2

M, b. January 18, 1910, d. May 6, 1966

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. was buried at Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ He married Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship.^1,8 Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. was born on January 18, 1910 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.¹ He died on May 6, 1966 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 56.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Farm laborer⁴

Family

Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship b. May 12, 1912, d. July 23, 2003

Marriage*

Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. married Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship.^1,8

Child

Charlie Hester Thompson Jr.⁹

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S6164] Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles David Henry^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 26, 1884, d. April 5, 1960

Charles David Henry was buried at Henry Family Cemetery, Henry's Mill, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-10-1847.⁴ He was born on December 26, 1884 at Halifax Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1882.^2,4,1,5 He married Hattie B. Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, on January 8, 1906 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5,6 Charles David Henry died on April 5, 1960 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.^1,5 He Last services for Charles David Henry, of 184 North Ave., will be conducted from Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m., and burial will follow in the family cemetery at Henry's Mill. Mr. Henry died at his home at 10:15 p.m. yesterday. He had been in declining health for two years. A native of Halifax County, he was born December 26, 1884, and was a son of the late James P. and Mary Nash Henry. He married the former Hattie Newby in January, 1906. He had lived here 40 years and was a retired employe of Dan River Mills. Deceased was a member of Claiborne St. Primitive Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and a daughter, Wilson Henry and Mrs. Garnett Wyatt, both of Danville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and the following brother and sisters: Samuel P. Henry, Mrs. H. H. Calvert and Mrs.
Crissie Hill, all of Danville. The body is resting at the funeral home. on April 6, 1960.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 117, District 59, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 41, District 5, Danville, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 108, District 15, Danville, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁷
1920		Mill worker⁸
1930		Cotton mill worker⁹

Family

Hattie B. Newby b. June 1, 1886, d. November 17, 1961

Marriage*

Charles David Henry married Hattie B. Newby, daughter of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, on January 8, 1906 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5,6

Children

Noel David Henry+^10,1,7,8,9 b. October 16, 1906, d. December 12, 1959
Wilson Patrick Henry^8,9,1,5,6 b. April 29, 1910, d. April 29, 1982
Thelma Henry+^10,8,9,11 b. November 29, 1911, d. January 2, 2013

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Charles David Henry obituary in the Apr 6, 1960 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Hattie Newby Henry obituary in the Nov 18, 1961 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Thelma Henry Wyatt obituary in th Jan 3, 2013 edition.

Julia A. Clark^1,2

F, b. November 28, 1909, d. February 26, 1994

Julia A. Clark was buried at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 225-38-6545.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1909 at Virginia.^3,1,4 As of circa 1927,her married name was Newby.⁵ She married Howard Albert Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1927.^3,5 Julia A. Clark died on February 26, 1994 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^3,1,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 48, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

Family

Howard Albert Newby b. May 20, 1891, d. September 8, 1982

Marriage*

Julia A. Clark married Howard Albert Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen, circa 1927.^3,5

Child

Glenda Fern Newby^2,6

Citations

[S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6165] Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Halifax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Marian Holloway¹

F, b. circa 1895

Her married name was Newby.¹ Marian Holloway married Robert Lester Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen.¹ Marian Holloway was born circa 1895 at Virginia.²

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 120, District 21-20, Matoaca, Chesterfield Co., Virginia

Family

Robert Lester Newby b. August 22, 1899, d. August 11, 1968

Marriage*

Marian Holloway married Robert Lester Newby, son of Champ Wilson Newby and Elcana Owen.¹

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Stonewall Jackson Thompson^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,6,7,2,3,8,9,10,5} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,6,7,2,3,8,9,10,5} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

His Social Security Number was 231-52-9619.¹¹ Stonewall Jackson Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on November 24, 1905 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,11,4,5 He married Delma Lee Hawker on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Stonewall Jackson Thompson died on May 3, 1974 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,4 He Stonewall Jackson Thompson, aged 68, died in Southside Hospital in Farmville Friday afternoon after an illness of one week. Born November 24, 1905 in Charlotte County, he was the son of the late Henry Edwin Thompson and Mrs. Mattie Newby Thompson. He lived his early life in Charlotte County, but made his home in Halifax County for thirty years. Since 1958 he had lived in Keysville, Virginia where he operated a Shoe Repair Shop. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Delma Lee Hawker Thompson, of the home at Keysville: one daughter and one son: Mrs. Mattie G. Martin, Amherst: and Lee Jackson Thompson of Keysville. Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. C. K. Wallace, Drakes Branch; Mrs. Vernelle Scearce, Florida; Mrs. Margaret McKinney, Danville; William Henry "Champ" Thompson, Halifax County; and W. C. Thompson of Pittsylvania County. The remains rest at Townes Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday night from 7:30 until 9 o'clock. on May 4, 1974.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 235, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁷

Family

Delma Lee Hawker b. April 4, 1913, d. March 21, 1996

Marriage*

Stonewall Jackson Thompson married Delma Lee Hawker on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5

Children

Mattie Gannell Thompson^12,5
Lee Jackson Thompson^12,5

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eldora Thompson^1,2,3

F, b. October 23, 1907, d. March 21, 2002

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,4,2,3,5,6,7} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,4,2,3,5,6,7} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Her Social Security Number was 229-14-0369.⁸ Eldora Thompson was buried at Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Ontario, Charlotte Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on October 23, 1907 at Fort Mitchell, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,10,3 As of circa 1942,her married name was Wallace.⁹ She married Clifton Kirt Wallace circa 1942.^9,10,11 As of August 19, 1988,her married name was Paulett.³ Eldora Thompson married James Gordon Paulett on August 19, 1988.^9,3 Eldora Thompson died on March 21, 2002 at Virginia at age 94.^8,9,10 She Eldora Wallace Paulett, 94, of Keysville, died March 21, 2002. She was the widow of J. Gordon Paulett and Clifton Kirt Wallace, with whom she enjoyed a marriage for 60 years. Surviving are one daughter, Bertha Wallace Carter; one son, Clifton Obrian Wallace; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Margaret T. McKinney and Vernell T. Searce, both of Danville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Browning Funeral Home, with interment at Ontario Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. on March 22, 2002.⁹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 46, District 33, Central, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

Clifton Kirt Wallace b. November 27, 1898, d. October 6, 1984

Marriage*

Eldora Thompson married Clifton Kirt Wallace circa 1942.^9,10,11

Children

Bertha Wallace⁹
Clifton Obrian Wallace⁹

Family 2

James Gordon Paulett b. August 22, 1912, d. January 2, 1999

Marriage*

Eldora Thompson married James Gordon Paulett on August 19, 1988.^9,3

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
[S6163] Ontario Christian Church Cemetery, Charlotte Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wesley Clifton Thompson^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 2, 1912, d. October 24, 1999

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,2,3,7,8,9,10} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,2,3,7,8,9,10} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

His Social Security Number was 226-18-9350.¹¹ Wesley Clifton Thompson was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 2, 1912 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,11,4 He married Mattie McGregor on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^3,6 Wesley Clifton Thompson died on October 24, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 87.^11,4,5,6

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer²

Family

Mattie McGregor b. April 10, 1919, d. August 20, 2012

Marriage*

Wesley Clifton Thompson married Mattie McGregor on May 18, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^3,6

Children

Bobby Wade Thompson⁶
Randy Lee Thompson^6,3 b. February 10, 1941, d. April 8, 2014

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3518] Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mattie McGregor Thompson obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 4, 1916, d. June 9, 1964

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,5,2,6,3,4,7} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,5,2,6,3,4,7} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on June 4, 1916 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,8 He married Hazel Dean Johnson on July 10, 1942 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6 Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson died on June 9, 1964 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 48.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Hazel Dean Johnson

Marriage*

Sterling Edward "Jack" Thompson married Hazel Dean Johnson on July 10, 1942 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6

Children

Janet Kay Thompson⁶
Larry Edward Thompson⁶
Cathy Sue Thompson⁶

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Vernell Beatrice Thompson^1,2,3

F, b. December 11, 1917, d. February 24, 2016

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{4,1,3,5,6,7,8} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{4,1,3,5,6,7,8} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Vernell Beatrice Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,9 She was born on December 11, 1917 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.⁵ As of December 11, 1937,her married name was Scearce.³ She married Chester Allen Scearce on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.^3,5,10,9 Vernell Beatrice Thompson died on February 24, 2016 at Virginia at age 98.⁵ She Vernell Thompson Scearce died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born December 11, 1917, in Charlotte County, Va., Mrs. Scarce was the daughter of Mattie Sue Newby Thompson and Henry Edward Thompson. In 1937, she married Chester A. Scearce with whom she enjoyed a blessed marriage for over 75 years, living and working in Danville until the 1970s, then in Wilmington, N.C., Charlotte, N.C., and Deerfield Beach, Fla., before returning in 1983 to Danville, where she joined the remained and active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Scearce was predeceased by two sisters, Eldora Thompson Wallace, and Margaret Thompson McKinney; and five brothers, Stonewall, Charlie, Clifton, Jack, and Champ Thompson. She is survived by her son, Donald and his wife, Soncha, who reside in Honolulu, Hawaii, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with a celebration of Mrs. Scearce's life to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Doug Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 2500 Westover Dr., Danville, VA 24541. on February 26, 2016.⁵

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 219, District 22, Drakes Branch, Charlotte Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 498, District 106-2, Danville, Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Knitting mill worker¹¹

Family

Chester Allen Scearce b. September 16, 1918, d. July 6, 2014

Marriage*

Vernell Beatrice Thompson married Chester Allen Scearce on December 11, 1937 at Danville, Virginia.^3,5,10,9

Child

Donald Scearce^5,10

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Eldora Wallace Paulett obituary in the Mar 22, 2002 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Chester Allen Scearce obituary in the Jul 8, 2014 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Avis Thompson^1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1923, d. June 12, 2011

Father

Henry Edmond Thompson^{1,4,2,3,5,6,7} b. December 6, 1884, d. October 10, 1943

Mother

Mattie Sue Newby^{1,4,2,3,5,6,7} b. October 13, 1884, d. July 4, 1963

Margaret Avis Thompson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 16, 1923 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 As of January 16, 1942,her married name was Hearp.³ She married William Guy Hearp on January 16, 1942 at Danville, Virginia.³ Margaret Avis Thompson and William Guy Hearp were divorced on October 11, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.⁹ As of May 10, 1945,her married name was McKinney.³ Margaret Avis Thompson married Bruce James McKinney on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.³ Margaret Avis Thompson and Bruce James McKinney were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.⁹ Margaret Avis Thompson died on June 12, 2011 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^8,5 She DANVILLE - Margaret Thompson McKinney, 88, of Danville, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro N.C. Mrs. McKinney was born in Charlotte County, on January 16, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Henry Thompson and Mattie Newby Thompson. She retired after 44 years of service in Dan River Mills in #2 Weave, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Mark Neal McKinney and wife, Cathy, of Danville; a sister, Vernell T. Scearce of Danville; two grandchildren, Matthew McKinney, and wife, Kim, of Charlotte, N.C., and Beth McKinney, of Bowling Green, Ohio. She was predeceased by five brothers, Clifton, Stonewall, Charlie, Jack, and Champ Thompson, and one sister, Eldora T. Paulette. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Phillips. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence of her son, Mark, 772 Laniers Mill Rd. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the McKinney family. on June 13, 2011.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 131, District 7, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 234, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁴

Family 1

William Guy Hearp b. July 9, 1916, d. January 21, 2000

Marriage*

Margaret Avis Thompson married William Guy Hearp on January 16, 1942 at Danville, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Margaret Avis Thompson and William Guy Hearp were divorced on October 11, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.⁹

Family 2

Bruce James McKinney b. October 25, 1919, d. December 7, 2005

Marriage*

Margaret Avis Thompson married Bruce James McKinney on May 10, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.³

Divorce*

Margaret Avis Thompson and Bruce James McKinney were divorced on December 5, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.⁹

Child

Mark Neal McKinney^5,3

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1738] Danville Register & Bee, From the Vernell Thompson Scearce obituary in the Feb 26, 2016 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6150] Star-Tribune, From the Margaret Thompson McKinney obituary in the Jun 13, 2011 edition.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Mattie Sue Newby Thompson obituary in the Jul 5, 1963 edition.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Delma Lee Hawker^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 4, 1913, d. March 21, 1996

Her Social Security Number was 227-60-4924.³ Delma Lee Hawker was born on April 4, 1913 at Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 As of November 30, 1933,her married name was Thompson.² She married Stonewall Jackson Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Delma Lee Hawker died on March 21, 1996 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,1

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 235, District 42-8, Birch Creek, Halifax Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Stonewall Jackson Thompson b. November 24, 1905, d. May 3, 1974

Marriage*

Delma Lee Hawker married Stonewall Jackson Thompson, son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby, on November 30, 1933 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5

Children

Mattie Gannell Thompson^8,5
Lee Jackson Thompson^8,5

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Stonewall Jackson Thompson obituary in the May 4, 1974 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship¹

F, b. May 12, 1912, d. July 23, 2003

Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship was buried at Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Charlie Hester Thompson Sr., son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby.^1,2 Katherine Elizabeth Blankenship was born on May 12, 1912 at Virginia.² She died on July 23, 2003 at Danville, Virginia, at age 91.¹

Family

Charlie Hester Thompson Sr. b. January 18, 1910, d. May 6, 1966

Marriage*

She married Charlie Hester Thompson Sr., son of Henry Edmond Thompson and Mattie Sue Newby.^1,2

Child

Charlie Hester Thompson Jr.³

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6164] Mercy Seat Cemetery, Halifax Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.