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Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2,3

F, b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd was buried at Charles Scott Farm Cemetery, 2048 Taylors Mill Road, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born in 1854 at Virginia.⁴ As of 1876,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married James Henry Yeatts, son of Willis C. Yeatts and Mary Ann Bennett, in 1876.^1,2 Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd died on April 25, 1931 at Alexandria, Virginia.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 439, District 171, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 316, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 98, District 142, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 126, District 10, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

James Henry Yeatts b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Marriage*

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd married James Henry Yeatts, son of Willis C. Yeatts and Mary Ann Bennett, in 1876.^1,2

Children

Nannie Belle Yeatts+^5,3,10 b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960
Jennie Bennett Yeatts+^5,2 b. June 22, 1878, d. October 26, 1934
Rawley Dickerson Yeatts+^5,6,3,2,11 b. December 20, 1879, d. February 16, 1948
Lester Charles Yeatts+^6,3,11,9 b. December 15, 1881, d. August 12, 1939
Sallie Smith Yeatts+^6,2 b. March 22, 1884, d. September 14, 1959
Jimmie Alfred Yeatts+^6,12,11,2 b. December 30, 1885, d. February 2, 1966
Infant Yeatts³ b. January 13, 1887
William C. "Willie" Yeatts⁶ b. March, 1889, d. February 6, 1913
Maude Agnes Yeatts+^6,7,3,2,13 b. May 10, 1890, d. August 17, 1967
Janie Douglas Yeatts+^6,7,14,13,2 b. September 12, 1892, d. May 29, 1973
Ruth E. Yeatts+^6,7,14 b. March 21, 1896, d. October 24, 1977
Stella Yeatts⁶ b. February, 1898

Citations

[S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S12523] Charles Scott Farm Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Lester C. Yeatts obituary in the Aug 16, 1939 edition.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Nannie Belle Yeatts^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2,4 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2,4 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Nannie Belle Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on November 7, 1876 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Nov 1, 1876.^2,6,5 As of February 24, 1895,her married name was Shelton.⁴ She married James Crews Shelton on February 24, 1895 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^5,7,4 Nannie Belle Yeatts died on March 14, 1960 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.^3,5 She Mrs. Belle Yeatts Shelton, 83, of Danville, died Monday at a Danville hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Elsie Shelton and Mrs. Rison Shelton of Danville; two sons, Paul Shelton of Hillsboro, N.C. and Clyde Shelton of Martinsville; a brother, Jimmie Yeatts of Gretna; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Pickeral and Mrs. Ruth Motley of Richmond and Mrs. Janie Oaks of Clifton Forge. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colbert Funeral Home with burial in Gretna Burial Park. on March 15, 1960.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 439, District 171, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 240, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

James Crews Shelton b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

Marriage*

Nannie Belle Yeatts married James Crews Shelton on February 24, 1895 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^5,7,4

Children

Paul Allegree Shelton+^{3,8,9,11,12,13,14,15} b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969
Nellie Mae Shelton+^8,9,15,7,14 b. July 30, 1904, d. February 9, 1986
Elsie Bennett Shelton^{3,8,9,10,11,14,7} b. December 19, 1905, d. July 18, 1963
Clyde Shelton^{3,8,9,10,15,12,7,14} b. July 2, 1908, d. November 3, 1975

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.

Jennie Bennett Yeatts^1,2,3

F, b. June 22, 1878, d. October 26, 1934

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,3 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,3 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Jennie Bennett Yeatts was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.³ She was born on June 22, 1878 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of 1897,her married name was Marsh.² She married John Richard Marsh in 1897.^2,3 Jennie Bennett Yeatts died on October 26, 1934 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 56.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 439, District 171, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 66, District 2, Charlottesville, Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 520, District 6, Ward 3, Alexandria, Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 60, District 5, Ward 3, Alexandria, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 1, District 4, Alexandria, Virginia

⁷

Family

John Richard Marsh b. December 15, 1871, d. January 26, 1961

Marriage*

Jennie Bennett Yeatts married John Richard Marsh in 1897.^2,3

Children

Hugh Browning Marsh+^5,6,7,8,3 b. September 20, 1900, d. December 27, 1976
Louise Douglas Marsh^5,6,9 b. October 19, 1902

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1246] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[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.

Rawley Dickerson Yeatts^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 20, 1879, d. February 16, 1948

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,7,8,6,9 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,7,8,6,9 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

His Social Security Number was 223-24-5237.⁴ Rawley Dickerson Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 20, 1879 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Dec 11, 1880 and his death certificate has Dec 11, 1879.^8,5,6 He married Virginia Lee Giles circa 1913.^6,10 Rawley Dickerson Yeatts died on February 16, 1948 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 68.^4,6

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 439, District 171, Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 345, District 14, Sturgeon, Brunswick Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 233, District 9, Sturgeon, Brunswick Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 40, District 20-13, Roanoke Magisterial District, Charlotte Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁷
1920		Farmer¹¹
1930		Farmer¹⁰
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Virginia Lee Giles b. July 26, 1888, d. May 18, 1982

Marriage*

Rawley Dickerson Yeatts married Virginia Lee Giles circa 1913.^6,10

Children

Helen James Yeatts¹³ b. March 20, 1915, d. before February 17, 1920
Rupert Giles Yeatts¹³ b. March 20, 1915, d. before February 17, 1920
Rawley Dickerson Yeatts Jr.+^10,12,14,4 b. March 22, 1925, d. March 31, 2003

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Lester C. Yeatts obituary in the Aug 16, 1939 edition.
[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.
[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.

Lester Charles Yeatts^1,2,3,4

M, b. December 15, 1881, d. August 12, 1939

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2,4 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2,4,5 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Lester Charles Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on December 15, 1881 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWI draft card has a birth date of Dec 19, 1881 and his obituary and gravestone have Dec 19, 1882.^2,3,4,6 He married Dora Bell Payne on June 10, 1906 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^4,7,8 Lester Charles Yeatts died on August 12, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 57.^4,6 He Funeral services for Lester C. Yeatts, age 66, a well-known farmer of Pittsylvania county, who died Saturday afternoon in Memorial hospital Lynchburg, after a short illness, was held Sunday afternoon at the home near Gretna, by the Rev. W. W. Wright. Interment followed in Gretna Burial Park. Mr. Yeatts was born Dec. 19, 1882, in Pittsylvania county, a son of the late Jim Yeatts and Lou Dodd Yeatts. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Gretna, He is survived by his wife, Dora Payne Yeatts, and four sons, Fitzhugh, Roy, John and Lester Yeatts, of Gretna; two brothers, Jim Yeatts of Gretna and Raleigh Yeatts, of Charlotte Court House. Flower bearers and pallbearers were members of the Masonic Order, who had charge of the burial service. on August 16, 1939.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 170, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 101, District 142, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 126, District 10, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer¹
1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer⁵

Family

Dora Bell Payne b. February 25, 1886, d. November 27, 1967

Marriage*

Lester Charles Yeatts married Dora Bell Payne on June 10, 1906 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^4,7,8

Children

Roy William Yeatts^4,9,10,5,8 b. December 6, 1906, d. December 29, 1944
Fitzhugh Marsh Yeatts+^{4,11,10,5,8,12} b. November 6, 1908, d. January 9, 1956
Lester Hail Yeatts^{4,10,5,13,8,11} b. October 16, 1912, d. June 30, 1940
John Hermon Yeatts+^{4,10,5,8,11,13} b. January 24, 1918, d. November 4, 1967

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S2045] Bee, The, From the Lester C. Yeatts obituary in the Aug 16, 1939 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[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.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sallie Smith Yeatts^1,2,3

F, b. March 22, 1884, d. September 14, 1959

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Sallie Smith Yeatts was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,5 She was born on March 22, 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of circa 1906,her married name was Hogan.⁶ She married Ollie Vaden Hogan circa 1906.^2,6,4 Sallie Smith Yeatts died on September 14, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 75.^2,4,5 She Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Yeatts Hogan, 73, wife of Ollie V. Hogan of 4609 King William rd. will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Colbert Funeral Home in Gretna, Pittsylvania county, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg. Mrs. Hogan died yesterday in a Lynchburg hospital. She was a native of Pittsylvania county. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Ruth H. Lovett of Richmond; a son, Eugene P. Hogan of Lynchburg; a brother, Jimmie Yeatts of Gretna; four sisters, Mrs. Maud Pickeral and Mrs. Ruth Motley, both of Richmond, Mrs. Bell Shelton of Danville and Mrs. Janie Oakes of Clifton Forge. on September 15, 1959.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 99, District 95, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 128, District 148, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 157, District 7, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 25, District 111-13, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 312, District 112-66, Lynchburg, Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Ollie Vaden Hogan b. January 10, 1880, d. April 13, 1965

Marriage*

Sallie Smith Yeatts married Ollie Vaden Hogan circa 1906.^2,6,4

Children

Eugene Parrish Hogan^6,7,8,4,11,2 b. September 24, 1906, d. September 29, 1968
James Turner Hogan^7,8,5 b. August 15, 1910, d. April 25, 1937
Ruth Vaden Hogan+^7,8,4,12,11 b. October 23, 1914, d. February 15, 2006

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Sallie Yeatts Hogan obituary in the Sep 15, 1959 edition.
[S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[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.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jimmie Alfred Yeatts^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 30, 1885, d. February 2, 1966

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2,6,4 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2,6,4 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

His Social Security Number was 228-48-2485.⁷ Jimmie Alfred Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,4 He was born on December 30, 1885 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his WWII draft card have a birth date of Dec 29, 1885.^8,4,7,3,5 He married Bessie Frances Worsham on January 17, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 Jimmie Alfred Yeatts died on February 2, 1966 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 80.^8,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 317, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 94, District 142, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 127, District 10, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 93, District 72-12, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Lumber inspector¹¹
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Bessie Frances Worsham b. July 28, 1891, d. June 30, 1968

Marriage*

Jimmie Alfred Yeatts married Bessie Frances Worsham on January 17, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4

Children

Charlie Ramsey Yeatts+^{9,10,11,13,14,2,4} b. November 27, 1909, d. June 30, 1960
Meade Redfield Yeatts+^{10,11,13,15,14} b. March 21, 1913, d. October 17, 1998
James Herman Yeatts^{10,11,12,4,15,13} b. August 7, 1919, d. November 14, 1977
Cecile Dodd Yeatts+^12,16,14 b. April 8, 1930, d. June 17, 2013

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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 Lester C. Yeatts obituary in the Aug 16, 1939 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12475] Townes Funeral Home, online www.townesfuneralhome.com, From the Cecile Yeatts Hutcherson obituary.

William C. "Willie" Yeatts^1,2,3

M, b. March, 1889, d. February 6, 1913

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd¹ b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

William C. "Willie" Yeatts was buried at Charles Scott Farm Cemetery, 2048 Taylors Mill Road, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He was born in March, 1889 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date Feb 5, 1886 and the 1900 Census has Mar 1890, but both dates are impossible. A birth year of 1889 seems more realistic.^1,2 He died on February 6, 1913 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 23.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 520, District 6, Ward 3, Alexandria, Virginia

Occupation

1910

Railroad brakeman³

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Maude Agnes Yeatts^1,2,3

F, b. May 10, 1890, d. August 17, 1967

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,2,4,5,6 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,2,4,5,6 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Her Social Security Number was 229-60-3430.⁶ Maude Agnes Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on May 10, 1890 at Mason Cove, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 As of circa 1921,her married name was Pickral.⁸ She married John Thomas Pickral circa 1921.^5,9,8,10 Maude Agnes Yeatts died on August 17, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 77.^5,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 316, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 98, District 142, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 26, District 8, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 74, District 72-11, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 134, District 72-12, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

John Thomas Pickral b. September 5, 1868, d. November 26, 1949

Marriage*

Maude Agnes Yeatts married John Thomas Pickral circa 1921.^5,9,8,10

Children

Agnes Reid Pickral^8,12,13,9,10 b. May 6, 1924, d. January 27, 2015
Virginia Thomas Pickral+^8,3,9,6,10 b. March 8, 1927, d. October 19, 2006

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9714] Colbert Moran Funeral Home, online www.colbertmoran.com, From the Agnes Reid Pickral obituary.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Virginia Pickral Berger obituary in the Oct 25, 2006 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Janie Douglas Yeatts^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 12, 1892, d. May 29, 1973

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,6,2,3,4 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,6,2,3,4 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Her Social Security Number was 226-92-5304.³ Janie Douglas Yeatts was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 12, 1892 at Elba, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 As of circa 1918,her married name was Oakes.⁸ She married French Lee Oakes circa 1918.^4,5,8 Janie Douglas Yeatts died on May 29, 1973 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 80.^4,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 316, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 334, District 76, Ward 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 339, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 158, District 105-1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 224, District 105-1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

French Lee Oakes b. June 28, 1890, d. May 3, 1970

Marriage*

Janie Douglas Yeatts married French Lee Oakes circa 1918.^4,5,8

Children

Frances Elizabeth Oakes^12,9,8,10,2 b. December 6, 1916, d. December 17, 1991
Janie Leon Oakes^{12,9,8,2,4,13} b. October 16, 1919, d. July 22, 1935
French Leonard Oakes^9,8,12,2 b. October 16, 1919, d. January 21, 1944
Ruby Estelle Oakes+^12,8,10,4,14 b. November 15, 1921, d. July 4, 1979
Hilda McCutchan Oakes+^12,8,10,3,14 b. June 21, 1924, d. July 27, 1997
Nancy Ellen Oakes+^12,8,10,14 b. June 30, 1927, d. November 8, 2006
Peggy Lou Oakes+^12,8,10,14,4 b. January 7, 1930, d. January 22, 1979
Robert Ronald Oakes^12,10,11,14

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Nancy Oakes Musgrove obituary.
[S1067] Daily Review, From the Janie Leone Oakes obituary in the Jul 22, 1935 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ruth E. Yeatts^1,2,3,4

F, b. March 21, 1896, d. October 24, 1977

Father

James Henry Yeatts^1,5,2 b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd^1,5,2 b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Ruth E. Yeatts was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-50-4317.⁶ She was born on March 21, 1896 at Galveston, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1895.^1,2,4,6 As of circa 1915,her married name was Motley.³ She married Landon Hale Motley circa 1915.^7,3 Ruth E. Yeatts died on October 24, 1977 at age 81.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 520, District 6, Ward 3, Alexandria, Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 316, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 183, District 108, Lee Ward, Richmond, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 248, District 105, Richmond, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 133, District 118-110, Richmond, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 7, District 119-24, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Landon Hale Motley b. September 27, 1888, d. February 8, 1969

Marriage*

Ruth E. Yeatts married Landon Hale Motley circa 1915.^7,3

Child

Dorothy Lou Motley^{8,3,9,10,11,12,13} b. August 10, 1919, d. December 26, 2006

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dorothy Lou Motley Walters obituary in the Dec 28, 2006 edition.

Stella Yeatts¹

F, b. February, 1898

Father

James Henry Yeatts¹ b. October 11, 1853, d. 1910

Mother

Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd¹ b. 1854, d. April 25, 1931

Stella Yeatts was born in February, 1898 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 224, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

Citations

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

French Lee Oakes^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 28, 1890, d. May 3, 1970

French Lee Oakes was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 224-01-8847.⁶ He was born on June 28, 1890 at Sago, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,6,4,5 He married Janie Douglas Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1918.^1,2,7 French Lee Oakes died on May 3, 1970 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,1

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 334, District 76, Ward 2, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 339, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 158, District 105-1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1920		Shoe repairman⁸
1930		Shoe repair shop owner⁷
1940		Rayon mill worker⁹

Family

Janie Douglas Yeatts b. September 12, 1892, d. May 29, 1973

Marriage*

French Lee Oakes married Janie Douglas Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1918.^1,2,7

Children

Frances Elizabeth Oakes^{10,8,7,9,11,12} b. December 6, 1916, d. December 17, 1991
Janie Leon Oakes^{10,8,7,11,1,13} b. October 16, 1919, d. July 22, 1935
French Leonard Oakes^{8,7,10,1,12,11} b. October 16, 1919, d. January 21, 1944
Ruby Estelle Oakes+^{10,7,9,12,1,14} b. November 15, 1921, d. July 4, 1979
Hilda McCutchan Oakes+^{10,7,9,12,15,14} b. June 21, 1924, d. July 27, 1997
Nancy Ellen Oakes+^10,7,9,14 b. June 30, 1927, d. November 8, 2006
Peggy Lou Oakes+^{10,7,9,12,14,1} b. January 7, 1930, d. January 22, 1979
Robert Ronald Oakes^10,9,12,14

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3411] Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1965] Nicely Funeral Home, online www.nicelyfuneralhome.com, From the Nancy Oakes Musgrove obituary.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S12528] Covington Virginian, From the French Leonard Oakes obituary in the Jan 24, 1944 edition.
[S1067] Daily Review, From the Janie Leone Oakes obituary in the Jul 22, 1935 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bessie Frances Worsham^1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1891, d. June 30, 1968

Bessie Frances Worsham was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on July 28, 1891 at Virginia.^4,3 As of January 17, 1909,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Jimmie Alfred Yeatts, son of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, on January 17, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 Bessie Frances Worsham died on June 30, 1968 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 76.^4,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 317, District 92, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 94, District 142, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 127, District 10, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 93, District 72-12, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Jimmie Alfred Yeatts b. December 30, 1885, d. February 2, 1966

Marriage*

Bessie Frances Worsham married Jimmie Alfred Yeatts, son of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, on January 17, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3

Children

Charlie Ramsey Yeatts+^{5,6,7,2,9,1,3} b. November 27, 1909, d. June 30, 1960
Meade Redfield Yeatts+^6,7,2,10,9 b. March 21, 1913, d. October 17, 1998
James Herman Yeatts^6,7,8,3,10,2 b. August 7, 1919, d. November 14, 1977
Cecile Dodd Yeatts+^8,11,9 b. April 8, 1930, d. June 17, 2013

Citations

[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S12475] Townes Funeral Home, online www.townesfuneralhome.com, From the Cecile Yeatts Hutcherson obituary.

James Crews Shelton^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

James Crews Shelton was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on June 15, 1866 at Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Nannie Belle Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, on February 24, 1895 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 James Crews Shelton died on August 18, 1949 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.^3,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 240, District 73, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

1940

Farmer⁸

Occupation

1900		Grocer¹
1910		Farmer²
1920		Farmer⁶
1930		Farmer⁷

Family

Nannie Belle Yeatts b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

Marriage*

James Crews Shelton married Nannie Belle Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, on February 24, 1895 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5

Children

Paul Allegree Shelton+^{9,2,6,8,10,11,12,13} b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969
Nellie Mae Shelton+^2,6,13,4,12 b. July 30, 1904, d. February 9, 1986
Elsie Bennett Shelton^{9,2,6,7,8,12,4} b. December 19, 1905, d. July 18, 1963
Clyde Shelton^{9,2,6,7,13,10,4,12} b. July 2, 1908, d. November 3, 1975

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[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.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.

Elsie Bennett Shelton^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 19, 1905, d. July 18, 1963

Father

James Crews Shelton^{1,2,6,7,8,3,4} b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

Mother

Nannie Belle Yeatts^{1,2,6,7,8,3,4} b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

Elsie Bennett Shelton was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on December 19, 1905 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on July 18, 1963 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 57.^4,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

Citations

[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[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.

Paul Allegree Shelton^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969

Father

James Crews Shelton^{1,2,9,10,3,6,7,11} b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

Mother

Nannie Belle Yeatts^{1,2,9,10,3,6,7,11} b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

His Social Security Number was 230-10-6475.^6,12 Paul Allegree Shelton was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,6,11 He was born on August 25, 1902 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,7,8,12 He married Pauline Fainter Kern on September 27, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Paul Allegree Shelton and Pauline Fainter Kern were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Paul Allegree Shelton married Ruby Gladys Richards on June 14, 1941 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,13,14,11 Paul Allegree Shelton died on September 22, 1969 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 67; His gravestone has a death date of Sep 23, 1969.^4,6,11 He Paul A. Shelton, 67, formerly of Gretna, died Tuesday in a Durham, N.C., hospital. He was a son of the late James Crews Shelton and Belle Yeatts Shelton. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Richards Shelton; one son, Paul A. Shelton, Jr., of Staunton; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Shelton of Danville; one brother, Clyde Shelton of Martinsville; three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., at the Gretna Burial Park. on September 24, 1969.¹¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 319, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

¹⁵

1940

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1930

Rayon plant foreman¹⁵

1940

Filling station attendant¹⁰

Family 1

Pauline Fainter Kern b. September 8, 1907, d. December 15, 1986

Marriage*

Paul Allegree Shelton married Pauline Fainter Kern on September 27, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵

Divorce*

Paul Allegree Shelton and Pauline Fainter Kern were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵

Child

Paul Allegree Shelton Jr.+^16,15,3,11 b. March 7, 1928, d. November 2, 2009

Family 2

Ruby Gladys Richards b. November 8, 1909, d. May 15, 2007

Marriage*

Paul Allegree Shelton married Ruby Gladys Richards on June 14, 1941 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,13,14,11

Citations

[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[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.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Ruby Gladys Richards Danieley Shelton Hines obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Paul Allegree Shelton, Jr. obituary.

Clyde Shelton^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 2, 1908, d. November 3, 1975

Father

James Crews Shelton^{1,2,7,8,9,4,5,10} b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

Mother

Nannie Belle Yeatts^{1,2,7,8,9,4,5,10} b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

Clyde Shelton was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 224-01-9421.¹¹ He was born on July 2, 1908 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{3,5,10,6,11,12} He married Myrtle Lillie/Lilly Parker on August 19, 1950 at Axton, Henry Co., Virginia.⁴ Clyde Shelton died on November 3, 1975 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 67.^5,6,12

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 169, District 24, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Farm laborer⁸

Family

Myrtle Lillie/Lilly Parker b. August 28, 1907, d. August 11, 1989

Marriage*

Clyde Shelton married Myrtle Lillie/Lilly Parker on August 19, 1950 at Axton, Henry Co., Virginia.⁴

Citations

[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[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.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

John Thomas Pickral^1,2

M, b. September 5, 1868, d. November 26, 1949

John Thomas Pickral was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on September 5, 1868 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Maude Agnes Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1921.^1,3,4,5 John Thomas Pickral died on November 26, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,1

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 26, District 8, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 74, District 72-11, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Hardware merchant⁶

Family

Maude Agnes Yeatts b. May 10, 1890, d. August 17, 1967

Marriage*

John Thomas Pickral married Maude Agnes Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1921.^1,3,4,5

Children

Agnes Reid Pickral^4,6,3,5 b. May 6, 1924, d. January 27, 2015
Virginia Thomas Pickral+^4,7,3,8,5 b. March 8, 1927, d. October 19, 2006

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9714] Colbert Moran Funeral Home, online www.colbertmoran.com, From the Agnes Reid Pickral obituary.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Virginia Pickral Berger obituary in the Oct 25, 2006 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Landon Hale Motley^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 27, 1888, d. February 8, 1969

Landon Hale Motley was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He was born on September 27, 1888 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Ruth E. Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1915.^7,1 Landon Hale Motley died on February 8, 1969 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,6 He Died at a local hospital Feb 8, 1969, Mr. Landon Hale Motley of 5205 Monument Ave. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Y. Motley; one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Walters; four sisters, Mrs. Esther Kratzer of Colorado, Miss Vivian Motley, Mrs. Louise Giles and Mrs. Lena Giles all of Chatham; one brother, Irving N. Motley, Greensboro, N.C. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. on February 9, 1969.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 183, District 108, Lee Ward, Richmond, Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 248, District 105, Richmond, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 133, District 118-110, Richmond, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 7, District 119-24, Richmond, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1920		Automobile business owner⁸
1930		Wallpaper contractor¹
1940		Wallpaper contractor⁹
1950		Wallpaper and paint contractor¹⁰

Family

Ruth E. Yeatts b. March 21, 1896, d. October 24, 1977

Marriage*

Landon Hale Motley married Ruth E. Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1915.^7,1

Child

Dorothy Lou Motley^{8,1,9,10,11,12,13} b. August 10, 1919, d. December 26, 2006

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2282] Westhampton Memorial Park, Henrico Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Landon Hale Motley obituary in the Feb 9, 1969 edition.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Belle Yeatts Shelton obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Dorothy Lou Motley Walters obituary in the Dec 28, 2006 edition.

Nellie Mae Shelton^1,2,3

F, b. July 30, 1904, d. February 9, 1986

Father

James Crews Shelton^4,5,6,1,2 b. June 15, 1866, d. August 18, 1949

Mother

Nannie Belle Yeatts^4,5,6,1,2 b. November 7, 1876, d. March 14, 1960

Nellie Mae Shelton was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,7 Her Social Security Number was 230-20-4404.⁸ She was born on July 30, 1904 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8 She married Robert Rison Shelton on October 27, 1920 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Nellie Mae Shelton died on February 9, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 310, District 106, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁴

1920

Dwelling 38, District 159, Staunton River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 295, District 9, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

⁹

1940

Dwelling 2, District 72-13, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

Robert Rison Shelton b. February 26, 1894, d. January 4, 1977

Marriage*

Nellie Mae Shelton married Robert Rison Shelton on October 27, 1920 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3

Child

Dorothy Mae Shelton+^9,10,11,1 b. July 19, 1922, d. March 1, 1985

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.
[S5175] Highland Burial Park, Danville, 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.

Ruby Gladys Richards^1,2,3

F, b. November 8, 1909, d. May 15, 2007

Ruby Gladys Richards was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 237-09-3443.⁴ She was born on November 8, 1909 at Neuse, Wake Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Shelton.¹ She married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on June 14, 1941 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6 Ruby Gladys Richards died on May 15, 2007 at North Carolina at age 97.^2,3,4 She HILLSBOROUGH — On Tuesday, May 15, 2007 the Lord called Ms. Ruby Gladys Richards Danieley Shelton Hines to her heavenly home and said, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Va. Ruby was born Nov 8, 1909, in Neuse a rural community near Wake Forest. She was the second of four children born to Robert Henry and Annie Watkins Richards. She lost both her parents by the age of 14. She graduated from Hillsborough High School and went to Kings Business College in Raleigh where she graduated with bookkeeping and accounting degrees. She worked for various companies including Burlington Industries in Burlington, Central Motor Co., McCloud Oil Co., and Foust Oil Co., all of Mebane. She retired from Foust Oil Co. in her 70s. She was known to many friends for her sense of humor and her caring spirit. She loved people and enjoyed traveling and reading. She loved her Lord her family and her church First Baptist of Hillsborough where she served on many past committees. She was an active deacon for four years on the Pastor Search Committee, president of Baptist Women, member of the Seniors Choir and taught the Ladies Fidelis class for 35 years. She always said this was God’s way of teaching her his word. She came to live in Hillsborough in 1945 and in 2004 she moved to Guilford Healthcare Center in Greensboro to be near her niece and caretaker Dorothy Lowdermilk. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Josephine Hester Ferrell; two brothers, James Robert and Rufus Henry Richards; and her three husbands, Buck Danieley, Paul Shelton and Charlie Hines. She is survived by two nieces, Dorothy Lowdermilk and husband Porter of McLeansville and Janice Ward of Burlington; and four nephews, Dr. R. Henry Richards and wife Jean of Los Gatos, Calif., Donald Hester and wife Betty, Durham, Richard Hester and wife Joy of Timberlake, and Gary Hester of Raleigh. She is also survived by a host great-nieces, and nephews, cousins, and her stepson P.A. Shelton and wife, Elizabeth, of Staunton, Va. on May 16, 2007.³

Family

Paul Allegree Shelton b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969

Marriage*

She married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on June 14, 1941 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6304] Gretna Burial Park, Pittsylvania Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1417] Herald-Sun, From the Ruby Gladys Richards Danieley Shelton Hines obituary in the Mar 16, 2007 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 edition.

Pauline Fainter Kern^1,2,3

F, b. September 8, 1907, d. December 15, 1986

Pauline Fainter Kern was buried at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 8, 1907 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of September 27, 1927,her married name was Shelton.⁴ She married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on September 27, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Pauline Fainter Kern and Paul Allegree Shelton were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Pauline Fainter Kern died on December 15, 1986 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 319, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁵

Family

Paul Allegree Shelton b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969

Marriage*

Pauline Fainter Kern married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on September 27, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴

Divorce*

Pauline Fainter Kern and Paul Allegree Shelton were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

Paul Allegree Shelton Jr.+^6,5,7 b. March 7, 1928, d. November 2, 2009

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5453] Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hanover Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Paul Allegree Shelton, Jr. obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Paul Allegree Shelton Jr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 7, 1928, d. November 2, 2009

Father

Paul Allegree Shelton^1,6,2,7 b. August 25, 1902, d. September 22, 1969

Mother

Pauline Fainter Kern^1,6,2 b. September 8, 1907, d. December 15, 1986

Paul Allegree Shelton Jr. Paul Allegree "P.A." Shelton, Jr., 81 husband of Elizabeth (Biggs) Shelton of 728 Aintree Place, departed this life on Monday, November 2, 2009 in the University of Virginia Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul A. Shelton, Sr of Hillsborough, NC; his mother and step-father, Pauline K. and Stephen A. Sales, Sr. of Clifton Forge and a very special great-uncle, William Kern. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on March 7, 1928, he was a graduate of Clifton Forge High School. He served in the United States Army from 1952 1954, was employed by the C & O, Chessie System and CSX Railways, retiring after 44 years of service. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Chapter of the B.P.O.E. for more than 55 years. Known for his sense of humor, P.A. was a dedicated Husband, Father and friend and will be greatly missed. Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Libby (Biggs) Shelton to whom he married on November 2, 1956; a daughter, Leslie Carol Shelton of Staunton; and two sons, Michael Steele Shelton of Staunton and David Carson Shelton of Richmond; two brothers, Allen B. Sales and his wife Mary Ann and Stephen A. Sales, Jr. and his wife Jan all of Clifton Forge; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Smith of Fredericksburg and Mildred Caldwell of Covington; brother-in-law, Lacy Biggs of Covington; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.¹ His Social Security Number was 721-14-7854.⁸ He was born on March 7, 1928 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,8 He married Elizabeth Carol Biggs on November 2, 1956 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 Paul Allegree Shelton Jr. died on November 2, 2009 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 81.^1,4,8

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 319, District 1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

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1940

Dwelling 152, District 105-1, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Elizabeth Carol Biggs

Marriage*

Paul Allegree Shelton Jr. married Elizabeth Carol Biggs on November 2, 1956 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Michael Steele Shelton¹
David Carson Shelton¹
Leslie Carol Shelton¹

Citations

[S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Paul Allegree Shelton, Jr. obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3531] Danville Register, From the Paul A. Shelton obituary in the Sep 24, 1969 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.