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1855 - Bef 1885 (30 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Martha Sue Green was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
George T. Carter had two wives. Susie Gravitt is found on the death certificate as the mother of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.. Both George and Susie are listed as having been from Halifax County, Virginia. Later investigation shows the marriage record as Martha S. Green.
His second wife, Sallie Fanny Green is likely the sister of his first wife. In 1924 she inherits money from her uncle, John King Gravitt and the 4 children of Geo. T. Carter and Sue Green are listed as heirs in this will, as well. By 1930 George T. Carter is listed as widower on the census.
Sue Green (Carter) is mentioned in the will of John King Gravitt and listed as deceased. Her children with George T. Carter are listed as heirs.
Lisa Marable lisa.lisa046@gmail.com
I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter
(1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874-1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch
United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F.are also buried there. Have you been there? I am trying
to get more info. on their life --I know they were farmers and I believe William G Sr. owned a store for awhile. I will see what I have for Susie but I Have spent more time on Sallie F and her line. Was Susie's name Martha Green? If so she may have been Sallie F's sister. I know she had a
sister named Martha. If so you are going to be excited with your find I know I was living in Halifax Co. I have to look at my info and email you back with Sallie F's father and mother then maybe you can search a line. William Leigh Green (1832 and Susan H Gravitt (1832-1860) and they did have a daughter named Martha.
Name:
Susie Green marries George T. Carter about 1872; they have 4 children and he marries Sally Fanny Green around 1885.
Died:
In 1886 George is married to Sally Fannie Green.
Martha Sue Green married George T. Carter in 1872. She is the daughter of Martha Gravitt and James Green. Martha Gravitt is the sister of John King Gravitt and William James Gravitt who married the Woody sisters. Sue is mentioned in the Will of John King Gravitt.
Martha married George Turner Carter on 4 Jan 1872 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.. George (son of William George "Buck" Carter and Elizabeth Patience Turner) was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. William Green Carter, Sr. was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 3. Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
- 4. James T. Carter was born in 1876 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 5. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Carter was born on 03 Nov 1877 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 12 Jul 1970 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
- 6. George Carter was born in 1879 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
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Generation: 2
2. | William Green Carter, Sr. (1.Martha1) was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
Lisa Marable
I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter, born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter, (1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax
County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874 -1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T. Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F. are also buried there.
William married Mary Elizabeth Powell in c 1892 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Mary was born on 11 Oct 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 3 Jan 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Sally Carter was born on 18 Dec 1893 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 8. Charles Edwards Carter was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 9. Ruby Mae Carter was born in Sep 1897 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 10. Lois Carter was born in Apr 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 11. Alma L. Carter was born in c 1904 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 12. Gilbert Thomas Carter was born in 1906 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 13. Willa E. Carter was born in c 1907 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 26 Jan 1981.
- 14. George H. Carter was born in 1910 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 15. Margaret Carter was born in 1919 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 16. William Green Carter, Jr. was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
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3. | Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. (1.Martha1) was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. Notes:
Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was a salesman and then a manager of Cobb & Crew, Co. Inc. He lived with his family at 672 Jefferson Avenue Danville, Va. from about 1918-1919 until his death in 1930, after which his family there resided until 1965-1966 when his widow, Mattie Edwards was incapacitated.
Danville Virginia City directories 1917-1930.
Joseph Alpha Carter's eldest daughter, Thelma delivered her first child, September 2, 1930, a month after he died. The 10 lb little girl died at birth. Thelma, a gifted seamstress had her dressed in a christening dress she had made; held her daughter and said, "daddy wanted to see you".
Reported to Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston by her mother, Frances Hughes Carter, sister of Thelma Carter. Photo of head stone taken by Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
Buried:
Photograph of head stone taken by Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston, his grandaughter. Death record from Townes Funeral Home who conducted the funeral. Record states Mother, Susie Gravitt; Father, George T. Carter, both of Halifax County, VA
Joseph married Madaline "Mattie" Frances Edwards on 13 Dec 1898 in Milton, North Carolina U.S.A.. Madaline (daughter of Addison Lafayette Edwards and Sarah Frances "Sally" Powell) was born on 03 May 1876; died on 10 Sep 1967 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Frances Hughes Carter was born on 31 Oct 1912 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 29 Jun1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.
- 18. James Carlton Carter was born on 06 Jun 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 19 May 1959 in Gulf of Mexico; was buried in Georgia U.S.A..
- 19. Thelma Elizabeth Carter was born on 13 Jun 1902 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 09 Jun 1987 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
- 20. Joseph Alpha Carter, Jr. was born on 15 May 1909 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jan 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia U.S.A..
- 21. Adelaide Ryan Carter was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 18 Sep 1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
- 22. William Daniel Carter was born on 08 Apr 1918 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died about 2008 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Danville Memorial Gardens, 58 W, Danville, Virginia.
- 23. Edwards A. Carter was born on 06 Jun 1905 in Danville, Virginia; died on 11 Apr 1907 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
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4. | James T. Carter (1.Martha1) was born in 1876 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
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5. | Martha Ellen "Mattie" Carter (1.Martha1) was born on 03 Nov 1877 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 12 Jul 1970 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. Notes:
Buried:
Photo of headstone taken by Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston
Remembrance of Margaret Virginia Denny Powell, her mother-in-law. Sister of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr., grandfather of Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
Martha married Warner L. Powell. Warner (son of Thomas B. Powell and Mary W. Carter) was born on 21 Jan 1871; died on 24 Oct 1908 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Martha married William Daniel "W.D." Powell. William (son of Addison G. Powell and Martha A. Chandler) was born on 31 Mar 1877 in Danville, Virginia; died on 12 Feb 1960 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. James Edwards "Jimmy" Powell was born on 05 Feb 1911 in Danville, VA; died on 11 Jul 1996 in Danville, VA; was buried in Highland Burial Park , Danville, Virginia.
- 30. Douglas Powell was born in c 1913.
- 31. William Daniel Powell, Jr. was born on 18 Jun 1917 in Danville, Virginia; died on 25 May 1929 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
- 32. Alpha Carter "Ace" Powell was born in c 1919/20 in Danville, Virginia.
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Generation: 3
7. | Sally Carter (2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Dec 1893 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
Sally married Samuel Elam Satterfield in c 1918 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Samuel was born on 3 Nov 1893 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 14 Oct 1983 in Henry Co., Virginia; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. [Group Sheet]
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8. | Charles Edwards Carter (2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born on 5 Jun 1895 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
Charles married Lillian Edwards before 1950. Lillian (daughter of Robert Thomas Edwards and Elizabeth Francis) was born on 19 Jan 1896 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 22 Mar 1969 in Henry Co., Virginia; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. David Brian Carter was born on 31 May 1961 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 24 Feb 1962 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
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12. | Gilbert Thomas Carter (2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born in 1906 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
Lisa Marable
I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter, born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter, (1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax
County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874 -1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T. Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F. are also buried there.
Gilbert married Edna Booker Hall. Edna was born in c 1906 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
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14. | George H. Carter (2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born in 1910 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
He is Harry on the 1930 Census with his mother and father, William G. and Mary E.(Elizabeth) in Halifax Co., Va. Mt. Carmel (West)
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16. | William Green Carter, Jr. (2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. Notes:
Description: Love your website lots of information that helped me. But you have the wrong William Green Carter Jr. Listed. It should be William Green Carter Jr. Went by W.G. born June 28 1912 in Alton Va. Died Nov. 1 1965. Buried Olive Branch Methodist Cemetery. Buried beside his parents William Green Carter Sr. And Mary Elizabeth Powell. Married to Eldress Dorthey Farmer on March 2, 1938. William and Eldress are my grandparents. My mothers parents. Papa William died the day after my Birthday when I was 2 years old. So I don't remember him just seen pictures. My sister and I have recently started working on the Carter side of our family.And like I said your website has helped very much. Have any questions feel free to ask.
Linda Hemphill
lovelylady1063@yahoo.com
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
William married Eldress Dorthey Farmer on 2 Mar 1938 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Eldress was born in c 1912. [Group Sheet]
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17. | Frances Hughes Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 31 Oct 1912 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 29 Jun1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery. Frances married Samuel Lovelace Reynolds on 03 Aug 1933 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. Samuel (son of George A. "Bud" Dunn and Mary Lou "Molly" Reynolds) was born on 14 Jan 1906; died on 18 Aug 1971 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Joseph Welch Reynolds was born on 14 May 1934 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 26 Sep 1992 in Charlotte, North Carolina U.S.A.; was buried on 29 Sep 1992 in Charlotte, North Carolina U.S.A..
- 37. Living
- 38. Living
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18. | James Carlton Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 06 Jun 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 19 May 1959 in Gulf of Mexico; was buried in Georgia U.S.A.. Notes:
James Carlton Carter was the eldest son of Joseph Alpha and Madaline 'Mattie' Frances Carter. He served in the Navy during both world wars.
Died:
He joined the Navy when he was 16 years old and lied about his age in order to get away from his father, Joseph Alpha Carter.
Buried:
His wife's name was Alpha Lee Brown. She was a school teacher.
There was no issue.
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19. | Thelma Elizabeth Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 13 Jun 1902 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 09 Jun 1987 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia. Notes:
Thelma Carter was a warm, loving gifted homemaker who loved gardening and cooking. A gifted seamstress, she made dresses for her nieces and engaged in many community activities. Remembrance of Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
Buried:
Maternal aunt of Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston. Photo of head stone taken by same.
Thelma married Forrest Lee Moses, Sr.. Forrest (son of Alpheus Beale Moses and Bessie Hodnett) was born on 14 May 1898 in Chatham, Virginia; died on 03 Sep 1987 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Living
- 40. Living
- 41. Infant daughter Moses was born on 02 Sep 1930 in Danville, Virginia; died on 02 Sep 1930 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Lee Street Cemetery Danville, Va.
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20. | Joseph Alpha Carter, Jr. (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 15 May 1909 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jan 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
Joseph Alpha Carter, Jr. was the second son of Mattie Frances Carter and J.A. Carter Sr. He died of pneumonia in a CCC work camp in Lynchburg, Virginia where he had sought work after the war when the depression was causing widespread unemployment.
He was never married and had no issue.
Died:
Joe died in Lynchburg Virginia in a CCC camp which was formed after the was when employment was difficult after the depression.
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21. | Adelaide Ryan Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 18 Sep 1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia. Adelaide married Robert Herman Clarke on 06 Dec 1945 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. Robert (son of Robert Thomas Clarke and Bessie Lee Jenkins) was born on 7 Jul 1915 in Virginia; died on 29 May 1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
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22. | William Daniel Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 08 Apr 1918 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died about 2008 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Danville Memorial Gardens, 58 W, Danville, Virginia. William married Rowena Shaw about 1945 in Danville, Virginia U.S.A.. Rowena (daughter of Clyde Smith Shaw and Estelle Holland) was born in in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 2010 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
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23. | Edwards A. Carter (3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 06 Jun 1905 in Danville, Virginia; died on 11 Apr 1907 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. |
31. | William Daniel Powell, Jr. (5.Martha2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Jun 1917 in Danville, Virginia; died on 25 May 1929 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. Notes:
Buried:
Photo of headstone. Rememberence of Margaret Virginia Denny Powell, wife of the brother of William Powell, Jr.
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Generation: 4
34. | David Brian Carter (8.Charles3, 2.William2, 1.Martha1) was born on 31 May 1961 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 24 Feb 1962 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville.. |
36. | Joseph Welch Reynolds (17.Frances3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 May 1934 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 26 Sep 1992 in Charlotte, North Carolina U.S.A.; was buried on 29 Sep 1992 in Charlotte, North Carolina U.S.A.. Notes:
Joseph Welch Reynolds was named for his mother's brother, Joseph Carter, Jr. who died the year he was born; and the Welch name came from Mr. Welch Clark who was the protector of Samuel Lovelace Reynolds after the death of his mother Mary Lou (Molly) Reynolds when Sam was 15 years old. Mr. Welch Clark lived in a historic house on Main Street, Danville, VA and was a well know bachelor who traveled widely and is remembered by even distant family members and community members as having brought back from a trip to Florida, an alligator for a pet. Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston, the daughter of Sam Reynolds and the sister of Joseph Welch Reynolds submits the photograph of Mr. Welch Clark and his alligator from circa. 1918-1921.
Joseph Welch Reynolds, brother of Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston contracted polio when he was 13 years old. Unlike many victims, he recovered almost completely and was left with only a weakness in his left leg ultimately until his death. Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston submits the newspaper clippings of the reports of his hospital stay and progress of his recovery.
Joseph married Living (daughter of Reynolds Robert Britton and Isa Mabel Foust) [Group Sheet]
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41. | Infant daughter Moses (19.Thelma3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Martha1) was born on 02 Sep 1930 in Danville, Virginia; died on 02 Sep 1930 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Lee Street Cemetery Danville, Va. |
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