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     Ralph S. Blair was born on April 15, 1849 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Turner, daughter of William W. Turner and Sarah C. "Sally" Yates, circa 1884.^1,2 Ralph S. Blair died on December 26, 1931 at Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹

     William Masten Blair was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 2, 1889 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 1, 1889.^6,3,4,5 He married Carrie Lee Brightwell on May 28, 1921 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5 William Masten Blair died on December 31, 1961 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-72-0871.³ Carrie Lee Brightwell was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on April 23, 1891 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 28, 1921,her married name was Blair.¹ She married William Masten Blair, son of Ralph S. Blair and Mary Elizabeth Turner, on May 28, 1921 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Carrie Lee Brightwell died on August 10, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 92.^3,2

     Mary E. Blair was born on May 21, 1886 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 8, 1907 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 21.

     Nellie Ann "Annie" Blair was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ She was born in June, 1887 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Dec 23, 1885.^1,3 She died on May 2, 1966 at Danville, Virginia, at age 78.³

     Thomas Ralph Blair was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-50-8399.⁹ He was born on July 26, 1892 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,2,3,5 He married Ruth Easley Evans on December 22, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 Thomas Ralph Blair died on March 13, 1967 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-42-1519.⁶ Josie Cole Blair was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ She was born on November 3, 1894 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,3 She died on November 13, 1971 at Danville, Virginia, at age 77.^6,3

     Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair was buried at Blair Family Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-05-5482.⁹ He was born on June 7, 1898 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have an incorrect birth year of 1900.^3,9,4,5 He married Carrie Lee on January 12, 1935 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair and Carrie Lee were divorced on June 10, 1941 at Virginia.¹⁰ Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair married Margaret Elizabeth Barksdale on December 24, 1947 at Danville, Virginia.^6,5 Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair died on November 29, 1952 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 54.^9,5

     Ruth Easley Evans was born on August 27, 1916 at Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of December 22, 1939,her married name was Blair.¹ She married Thomas Ralph Blair, son of Ralph S. Blair and Mary Elizabeth Turner, on December 22, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 Ruth Easley Evans died on January 15, 2006 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^2,4

     James Frank "Jim" Gery III and Tommye Ann Blair were divorced.² James Frank "Jim" Gery III was born on July 26, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 He married Tommye Ann Blair, daughter of Thomas Ralph Blair and Ruth Easley Evans, on August 2, 1986 at Danville, Virginia.¹ James Frank "Jim" Gery III died on February 13, 2015 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 53.² He Mr. James 'Jim' Frank Gery III, age 53, of 122 North Woodberry Avenue, died on Friday, February 13, 2015 at MCV, Richmond after a decline in health for three months. Mr. Gery was born on July 26, 1961 in Danville, a son of Florence Farmer Gery and the late James Frank Gery Jr. He had lived most of his life in Danville where he owned and operated 4 Korners Flooring. He had a passion for collecting antiques and being an auctioneer. He was of the Baptist faith.In addition to his mother of the residence, he is survived by his former wife, Tommye Blair Gery of Danville; two brothers, Steve Gery and wife, Kim, of Ringgold, and Tony Gery of Danville; two nieces, Kristina Gery and Sarah Gery; two nephews, Matthew Gery and Nathan Gery; a special friend, Denise Wilson of Mebane, N.C; and his two dogs, Izzie and Bleubell. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015 from Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Mike Hearp officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the memorial service and at other times at the residence. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to MCV/Pauley Heart Center, 1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298. on February 14, 2015.²

     Margaret Elizabeth Barksdale was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on November 29, 1911 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1947,her married name was Blair.¹ She married Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair, son of Ralph S. Blair and Mary Elizabeth Turner, on December 24, 1947 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 Margaret Elizabeth Barksdale died on February 20, 1973 at Danville, Virginia, at age 61.²

     Carrie Lee was born circa 1905 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 12, 1935,her married name was Blair.¹ She married Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair, son of Ralph S. Blair and Mary Elizabeth Turner, on January 12, 1935 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Carrie Lee and Charles Wooding "Charlie" Blair were divorced on June 10, 1941 at Virginia.¹

     Etta L. Motley was born circa 1890 at Virginia.³ As of circa 1906,her married name was Turner.⁴ She married William Thomas Turner, son of William W. Turner and Sarah C. "Sally" Yates, circa 1906.^1,4,2 Etta L. Motley died on June 25, 1929 at Danville, Virginia.²

     Lemuel Russell Hall was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 15, 1864 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 He married Sarah Ann "Sallie" Turner, daughter of William W. Turner and Sarah C. "Sally" Yates, circa 1894.^1,3 Lemuel Russell Hall died on March 12, 1923 at Boydton, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 58.^2,1