Gail Terrell Harris1,2,3

F, b. September 5, 1943, d. August 23, 2015
FatherJohn Carrington Harris Jr.4,3 b. September 12, 1920, d. May 29, 1988
MotherJosephine Ellis Smith4,3 b. April 6, 1921, d. January 29, 2007
     Her married name was Wilmer.3 Gail Terrell Harris Gail Terrell Wilmer, 71, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Lynn Sterling Wilmer. Gail was a retired Comptroller, accountant and caregiver to both her husband and mother. Born on September 5, 1943; Gail was a daughter of the late John Carrington Harris and the late Josephine Smith Harris. She was a kind and wonderful woman, who always tried to put her family first. Left behind to cherish Gail’s memory are her two sons, James Malcolm Hartless Jr., and David Adam Wilmer and his wife Kimberly Dawn Wilmer, their two children, David Carrington Wilmer and Adam Patrick Wilmer; as well as Gail’s sister Debra Harris and brothers, Mike Harris and Dan Harris.3 She married Lynn Sterling Wilmer.3 Gail Terrell Harris was born on September 5, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 9, 1961,her married name was Hartless.2 She married James Malcom Hartless on December 9, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.2 Gail Terrell Harris and James Malcom Hartless were divorced on April 6, 1973 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 Gail Terrell Harris died on August 23, 2015 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 161, District 112-29, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Family 1

Lynn Sterling Wilmer
Marriage*Gail Terrell Harris married Lynn Sterling Wilmer.3 

Family 2

James Malcom Hartless b. December 26, 1943, d. January 4, 1999
Marriage*Gail Terrell Harris married James Malcom Hartless on December 9, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.2 
Divorce* Gail Terrell Harris and James Malcom Hartless were divorced on April 6, 1973 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • James Malcom Hartless Jr.5,6,3
  • David Adam Hartless5,6,3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Gail Terrell Wilmer obituary.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the James Malcolm Hartless obituary.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 17, 1917, d. July 10, 1976
     Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 226-03-4067.7 He married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes.1,6 Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. was born on March 17, 1917 at Holland, Nansemond Co., Virginia.3,4,7,5 He died on July 10, 1976 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 59.4,6 He C. Henry Robertson, 59, Rt. 4, Box 30. Williamsburg, died Saturday at home after a long illness. A native of Lynchburg, he was a Williamsburg resident since 1953, and was employed as a construction foreman by C4P Telephone Co. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Smith Robertson; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Henretta of Hampton and Mrs. Eugene Gehry of Havelock, N. C; two sons, Charles H. Robertson of Williamsburg and Patrick L. Robertson of Virginia Beach; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Robertson, and one sister, Mrs Earl Inge, both of Norfolk. A graveside service will be conducted in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on July 11, 1976.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 111-22, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 65, District 112-39, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Telephone lineman8
1950Telephone company foreman9

Family

Mary Elizabeth Smith b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999
Marriage*Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  2. [S3516] Williamsburg Memorial Park, James City Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the C. Henry Robertson obituary in the Jul 11, 1976 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Henry Edward Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  12. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Robertson Henretta obituary in the Mar 27, 1997 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ann Marie Robertson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. April 1, 1938, d. March 5, 1989
FatherCharles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.1,2,7,8,3,4 b. March 17, 1917, d. July 10, 1976
MotherMary Elizabeth Smith1,2,7,8,3,4,9 b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 226-46-3974.3 Ann Marie Robertson was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina.10,9 Her married name was Gehry.9 She married Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr.9 Ann Marie Robertson was born on April 1, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,5,10 As of December 11, 1954,her married name was Dawson.11 She married James Austin Dawson on December 11, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.11,6 Ann Marie Robertson and James Austin Dawson were divorced on April 12, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.11 As of September 22, 1962,her married name was Gentry.4 Ann Marie Robertson married James William Gentry on September 22, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.4 Ann Marie Robertson died on March 5, 1989 at South Carolina at age 50.9,10 She ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Ann Robertson Gehry, 50, formerly of Williamsburg and Hampton, died Sunday, March 5, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lynchburg and area resident for 15 years. Local survivors include her mother, Mary S. Robertson of Williamsburg; one sister, Judy R. Henretta of Hampton; and one brother, Charles H. Robertson Jr. of Williamsburg. Other survivors include her husband, Dr. Eugene L. Gehry; two sons; her grandmother; one brother; and two granddaughters. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. on March 15, 1989.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 111-22, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1950Dwelling 65, District 112-39, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Family 1

Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr. b. February 1, 1926, d. February 9, 2015
Marriage*Ann Marie Robertson married Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr.9 

Family 2

James Austin Dawson b. December 3, 1934, d. February 12, 2001
Marriage*Ann Marie Robertson married James Austin Dawson on December 11, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.11,6 
Divorce* Ann Marie Robertson and James Austin Dawson were divorced on April 12, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.11 
Children
  • Michael Anthony Dawson4
  • Patrick Allen Dawson12

Family 3

James William Gentry b. June 22, 1932, d. January 31, 1968
Marriage*Ann Marie Robertson married James William Gentry on September 22, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Henry Edward Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Ann Robertson Gehry obituary in the Mar 15, 1989 edition.
  10. [S12764] Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  12. [S593] Daily Press, From the James A. Dawson obituary in the Feb 14, 2001 edition.

Judy Leigh Robertson1,2,3,4

F, b. March 30, 1943, d. March 24, 1997
FatherCharles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.1,2,5,3 b. March 17, 1917, d. July 10, 1976
MotherMary Elizabeth Smith1,2,5,3,6 b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999
     Judy Leigh Robertson was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.7,6 She was born on March 30, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,7,4 As of October 1, 1965,her married name was Henretta.3 She married Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. on October 1, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.3,8,6 Judy Leigh Robertson died on March 24, 1997 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 53.7,9,6 She Judy Robertson Henretta, 53, died March 24, 1997. Judy was born in Lynchburg, Va., grew up in York County, where she graduated from York High School, and had lived in Hampton for the past 23 years. Judy was an avid animal rights supporter and spent many years raising, restoring to health and returning to the wild countless injured and abandoned animals and birds. Judy is survived and sorely missed by her husband of 32 years, Arthur A. Henretta Sr., and son, David, of Hampton; son Arthur Jr. of Oakland, Calif; mother, Mary Robertson; brother and sister-in-law, Chawnie and Joyce Robertson; brother, Pat Robertson, and brother-in-law, David Henretta, all of Williamsburg; mother-in-law, Trudy Bowman, and her husband, Ray Bowman, of Newport News; and sister-in-law, Debbie Boyce, and her husband, Dave, of Hampton. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on March 27, 1997.6

Census Records

1950Dwelling 65, District 112-39, Lynchburg, Virginia2

Family

Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. b. April 18, 1943, d. April 6, 2017
Marriage*Judy Leigh Robertson married Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. on October 1, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.3,8,6 
Children
  • Arthur Allen Henretta Jr.8,6
  • David Arnold William Henretta8,6

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Henry Edward Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Robertson Henretta obituary in the Mar 27, 1997 edition.
  7. [S3516] Williamsburg Memorial Park, James City Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the Arthur A. Henretta, Sr. obituary in the Apr 9, 2017 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.