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Reverend Orson Martin, Jr.

Male 1776 - 1859  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Reverend Orson Martin, Jr. was born 24 Jan 1776, Cumberland County, Virginia; died 13 Aug 1859, Henry Co., Virginia.

    Orson married Elizabeth Sadler 1880. Elizabeth was born 1778, Fluvana Co., Colonial Virginia; died 1845, Mountain Valley, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Franklin Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1806, Cumberland County, Virginia ; died 7 Sep 1884, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wright-Martin Family Cemetery Axton, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 3. John C. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1815; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Mary M. Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1825, Henry County, Virginia; died Abt 1855, Henry County, Virginia.
    4. 5. Nancy Susan 'Nannie' Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1850, Henry Co., Virginia; died 22 Feb 1913, Franklin Co., Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Franklin Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Orson1) was born 5 Oct 1806, Cumberland County, Virginia ; died 7 Sep 1884, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Wright-Martin Family Cemetery Axton, Henry County, Virginia.

    Charles married Sarah "Sallie" Lawrence 9 May 1846, Henry County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Henry Lawrence, Jr. and Gilley Ann Allen) was born 1822, Bedford Co., Virginia; died 15 Oct 1854, Henry Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph Taylor Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1847, Henry County, Virginia; died 12 Oct 1923, Humansville, MO.
    2. 7. Samuel Henry "Bugg" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1848, Axton, Virginia; died 16 Jan 1940, Axton, Virginia.
    3. 8. Nancy Jane "Nannie" Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1850, Mountain Valley, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co., Virginia.

    Charles married Elizabeth Julia "Eliza" Cox Abt 1855. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Cox and Mary A. C. Sutherline) was born 30 Aug 1829, Virginia; died Feb 1912; was buried , Wright-Martin Family Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Floyd Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1856; died 15 Sep 1865, Prob. Henry Co., Virginia.
    2. 10. Mary Elizabeth Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1858, Henry Co., Virginia; died 13 Aug 1890, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia.
    3. 11. William Tyler Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1860, Henry Co., Virginia; died 24 Sep 1940, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.
    4. 12. Female Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1862, Sandy River, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 May 1862, Sandy River, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. 13. Alice Clementia Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1863, Henry Co., Virginia; died 1899, Henry Co., Virginia.
    6. 14. Charles Monroe Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1867, Henry Co., Virginia; died 30 Oct 1867, Henry Co., Virginia.
    7. 15. George Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1872, Henry Co., Virginia; died 1895, Charlotte Co., Virginia.

  2. 3.  John C. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Orson1) was born Abt 1815; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Mary M. Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Orson1) was born 1825, Henry County, Virginia; died Abt 1855, Henry County, Virginia.

    Mary married James Robert Grant 2 Nov 1850, Henry Co., Virginia. James (son of James Grant and Mary Ann Swepson) was born 15 Nov 1848, Henry County, Virginia; died 25 Feb 1934, Roanoke, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Elizabeth Ann 'Betty Ann' Grant  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1854, Franklin Co., Virginia; died 6 Jan 1929, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  4. 5.  Nancy Susan 'Nannie' Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Orson1) was born 20 Mar 1850, Henry Co., Virginia; died 22 Feb 1913, Franklin Co., Virginia.

    Nancy married John Fontaine Motley. John (son of George Washington Motley and Missouri F. [LHZX-VY8] Lawrence) was born 30 Jun 1850, Franklin County, Virginia; died 1 May 1897, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Henry George Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1871, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Nov 1938, Henry Co., Virginia.
    2. 18. John 'Johnnie' Lafayette Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1877, Leatherwood, Virginia; died 8 Sep 1942, Draper, Rockingham County, North Carolina; was buried 9 Sep 1942, Danview Cemetery, Eden, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joseph Taylor Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1847, Henry County, Virginia; died 12 Oct 1923, Humansville, MO.

  2. 7.  Samuel Henry "Bugg" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1848, Axton, Virginia; died 16 Jan 1940, Axton, Virginia.

  3. 8.  Nancy Jane "Nannie" Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1850, Mountain Valley, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Henry Co., Virginia.

  4. 9.  Floyd Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born Abt 1856; died 15 Sep 1865, Prob. Henry Co., Virginia.

  5. 10.  Mary Elizabeth MartinMary Elizabeth Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 27 Jan 1858, Henry Co., Virginia; died 13 Aug 1890, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia.

    Mary married William Thomas Wright Abt 1880. William was born 4 Jan 1860, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 11 Nov 1956; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Minnie Alice Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1882, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Sep 1969, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.
    2. 20. Leigh F. Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1880; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 21. Charlie Martin Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1884, Virginia; died 13 Jun 1974, Dry Fork, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    4. 22. William Lewis Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1886; died 5 Jun 1976; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.
    5. 23. Mary Lizzie Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Nov 1888, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Sep 1979, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.

  6. 11.  William Tyler Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 21 Jan 1860, Henry Co., Virginia; died 24 Sep 1940, Richmond, Virginia; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.

  7. 12.  Female Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born Mar 1862, Sandy River, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 25 May 1862, Sandy River, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

  8. 13.  Alice Clementia Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1863, Henry Co., Virginia; died 1899, Henry Co., Virginia.

  9. 14.  Charles Monroe Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 20 Sep 1867, Henry Co., Virginia; died 30 Oct 1867, Henry Co., Virginia.

  10. 15.  George Martin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1872, Henry Co., Virginia; died 1895, Charlotte Co., Virginia.

  11. 16.  Elizabeth Ann 'Betty Ann' GrantElizabeth Ann 'Betty Ann' Grant Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Orson1) was born 20 Aug 1854, Franklin Co., Virginia; died 6 Jan 1929, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Elizabeth married Edward Whitfield Palmer 25 Jan 1872, Franklin, Virginia. Edward (son of William Robert Palmer and Lydia E. Hundley) was born 28 Mar 1849, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Jan 1904, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Mary Elizabeth Palmer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1872, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Feb 1952, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park Danville, Virginia.
    2. 25. Nannie Belle Palmer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1952, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Virginia.
    3. 26. William Robert Palmer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Nov 1876, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 26 Jul 1965, Chatham, Virginia; was buried , Oak Ridge Christian Church Cemetery Chatham, Virginia.
    4. 27. Roberta Lee "Bertie" Palmer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Dec 1878, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1909.

  12. 17.  Henry George Motley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 9 Jul 1871, Henry County, Virginia; died 27 Nov 1938, Henry Co., Virginia.

    Henry married Levera Ann "Leanna" Reynolds 23 Jun 1898, Henry County, Virginia. Levera (daughter of William Barton "Bart" Reynolds * and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Reynolds *) was born 8 Apr 1877, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Feb 1904, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Charles L. 'Charlie' Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jan 1902, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Sep 1908, Franklin Co., Virginia.
    2. 29. Richard William Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Sep 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Jan 1974, Fayette, West Virginia.
    3. 30. John Henry Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Jan 1979, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Henry married Sarah Lou 'Sally' Arrington Abt 1905, Probably Henry Co., Virginia. Sarah was born 15 Mar 1885, Franklin County, Virginia; died 18 Apr 1959, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Lucy Mae Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jul 1913, Franklin County, Virginia; died 23 Jul 1996.
    2. 32. Mary Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born c 1905, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Franklin Co., Virginia.
    3. 33. Mildred L. Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1908, Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 34. Nannie E. Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1911, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 35. Paul Ernest Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1914, Franklin County, Virginia; died 4 Feb 1970, Guilford Co., North Carolina; was buried , Motley Family Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia.
    6. 36. Captain Silas Arthur Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1924, Franklin County, Virginia; died 3 Jun 1972; was buried , Motley Family Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia.

  13. 18.  John 'Johnnie' Lafayette MotleyJohn 'Johnnie' Lafayette Motley Descendancy chart to this point (5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 25 Jul 1877, Leatherwood, Virginia; died 8 Sep 1942, Draper, Rockingham County, North Carolina; was buried 9 Sep 1942, Danview Cemetery, Eden, North Carolina.

    John married Nancy 'Nannie Kate' Reynolds 27 Feb 1901, Henry County, Virginia. Nancy (daughter of William Barton "Bart" Reynolds * and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Reynolds *) was born 13 Aug 1881, Callands, Virginia; died 2 Dec 1964, Burlington, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Farrie Lafayette Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1907, Virginia; died 6 Oct 2004, Alamance, North Carolina; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Alamance, North Carolina.
    2. 38. Nannie Purnell Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Sep 1905; died 30 May 1969, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.
    3. 39. Frances Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1915, Virginia; died 30 Dec 1977, Burlington, North Carolina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.
    4. 40. John Fountain Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1913, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Mar 1974, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Alamance, North Carolina .
    5. 41. Willie Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1910, Virginia; died 2 Aug 1974, Alamance, North Carolina; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Minnie Alice WrightMinnie Alice Wright Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 28 Feb 1882, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Sep 1969, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.

    Minnie married Peter Thomas Finney Abt 1901. Peter (son of John Paul Finney and Martha A. "Pattie " Aaron) was born 6 Oct 1880, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 May 1955, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Holley Family Cemetery; Liberty Baptist Church, Callands, VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Averett T. Finney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1902, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died 29 Feb 1988, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Callands, VA.
    2. 43. Mary Love Finney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1904, Virginia; died 18 Apr 1978, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    3. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 45. Blanche J. Finney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1911; died 22 Apr 1986.
    5. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. Elsie Earlene Finney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Mar 1918, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 May 1946, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Axton, VA.
    7. 48. Mabel Alice Finney  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1922, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 7 Sep 2002, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Holley Family Cemetery; Liberty Baptist Church, Callands, VA.

  2. 20.  Leigh F. Wright Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 1880; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 21.  Charlie Martin Wright Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 11 Apr 1884, Virginia; died 13 Jun 1974, Dry Fork, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.

    Charlie married Nannie Celestia Martin. Nannie was born 4 Jun 1887, Virginia; died 10 Sep 1980, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 49. Annie Maude Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1923, Callands, Virginia; died 14 Oct 2011, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    2. 50. Leonard Aubrey Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Nov 1909, Virginia; died 14 Mar 1977, Martinsville, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.
    3. 51. Jesse Lee Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1915, Henry County, Virginia; died 9 Oct 1990, Danville, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    4. 52. George William Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1911, Virginia; died 29 Aug 1996, Danville, Virginia.
    5. 53. Clarence Adrian Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Dec 1913, Axton, Henry Co., Virginia; died 4 Jan 1999, Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    6. 54. Wilbur Martin Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Apr 1921, Virginia; died 2 Apr 1922, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Near Home.
    7. 55. Mary Celestia Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Feb 1919, Henry County, Virginia; died 23 Feb 2005, Lynchburg, Virginia; was buried , Altavista Memorial park Cemetery, Campbell County, Virginia.
    8. 56. Claud Cooper Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Nov 1929, Henry County, Virginia.
    9. 57. Andrew Haley Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1927, Virginia.

  4. 22.  William Lewis Wright Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 11 Apr 1886; died 5 Jun 1976; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.

  5. 23.  Mary Lizzie WrightMary Lizzie Wright Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Charles2, 1.Orson1) was born 26 Nov 1888, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Sep 1979, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia.

    Mary married Samuel Garrett Wells Abt 1908. Samuel (son of Olid Delind Wells and Lucy Booker Garrett) was born 13 Sep 1891, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died 19 Sep 1967, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried , County Line Christian Church Cemetery Axton, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 24.  Mary Elizabeth Palmer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Elizabeth3, 4.Mary2, 1.Orson1) was born 23 Nov 1872, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Feb 1952, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park Danville, Virginia.

  7. 25.  Nannie Belle PalmerNannie Belle Palmer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Elizabeth3, 4.Mary2, 1.Orson1) was born 23 Nov 1874, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1952, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Virginia.

    Nannie married Peter Thomas "Pete" Wells 11 Feb 1893, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Peter (son of Corp. Matthew Clay Wells and Mary Jane Shorter) was born 20 May 1866, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Nov 1939, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Leslie Stone "Snorty" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 May 1893, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Jan 1977, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; was buried 8 Jan 1977, County Line Christian Church, Axton, Henry County, Virginia.
    2. 59. Annie Maude Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 13 Jun 1954, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    3. 60. Hattie Blanche Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 16 Sep 1987, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. 61. Algie Lea Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 Sep 1979, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. 62. William Edward Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1902, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 14 Mar 1925, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. 63. Curtis Whitfield Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Janaury 28, 1905, Henry County, Virginia; died 4 Nov 1960, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. 64. Nora Virginia Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jul 1907, Henry County, Virginia; died 16 Feb 1988, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Roselawn Burial park, Martinsville City, Virginia.
    8. 65. Samuel Thomas Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1910; died 9 Jan 2001; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
    9. 66. Nannie Elizabeth "Pete" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1912, Henry County, Virginia; died 19 May 2010, Henry Co., Virginia; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
    10. 67. Eugene Herman Wells, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1915, Henry County, Virginia; died 5 Dec 2007, Chesterfield County, Virginia; was buried , Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
    11. 68. Sally Frances Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1919, Henry County, Virginia; died 13 Oct 2011, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

  8. 26.  William Robert Palmer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Elizabeth3, 4.Mary2, 1.Orson1) was born 13 Nov 1876, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 26 Jul 1965, Chatham, Virginia; was buried , Oak Ridge Christian Church Cemetery Chatham, Virginia.

  9. 27.  Roberta Lee "Bertie" Palmer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Elizabeth3, 4.Mary2, 1.Orson1) was born 2 Dec 1878, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Jul 1909.

    Roberta married James William Mitchell 28 Feb 1907, Caswell, North Carolina. James was born 20 Jul 1871, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Dec 1945, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Family Burial Ground, Mitchell Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  10. 28.  Charles L. 'Charlie' Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 22 Jan 1902, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Sep 1908, Franklin Co., Virginia.

  11. 29.  Richard William MotleyRichard William Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 9 Sep 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 6 Jan 1974, Fayette, West Virginia.

  12. 30.  John Henry Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 8 Jun 1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Jan 1979, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    John married Daisy Bertha Campbell. Daisy was born 18 Apr 1902, Franklin County, Virginia; died 11 Mar 1968, Franklin County, Virginia; was buried , Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 69. Doris E. Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 70. Alva Gladys Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 71. Lloyd Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born Est 1926, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 72. Elizabeth Motley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.

    John married Lucy Marie Law 20 May 1968, Rockingham, North Carolina. Lucy was born 23 Mar 1916; died 31 Aug 1998; was buried , Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  13. 31.  Lucy Mae Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 31 Jul 1913, Franklin County, Virginia; died 23 Jul 1996.

  14. 32.  Mary Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born c 1905, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Franklin Co., Virginia.

  15. 33.  Mildred L. Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 1908, Union Hall, Franklin Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.

  16. 34.  Nannie E. Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 1911, Franklin County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.

  17. 35.  Paul Ernest Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 22 Oct 1914, Franklin County, Virginia; died 4 Feb 1970, Guilford Co., North Carolina; was buried , Motley Family Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia.

    Paul married Virgie Ray Edwards 2 Nov 1961, Guilford, North Carolina. Virgie (daughter of Charles Ernest Edwards and Cordye Fannie [Cordelia Frances] Ferguson) was born 15 Nov 1913, Rocky Mount, Virginia; died 5 Feb 1994, Virginia; was buried , Motley Family Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  18. 36.  Captain Silas Arthur MotleyCaptain Silas Arthur Motley Descendancy chart to this point (17.Henry3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 20 Oct 1924, Franklin County, Virginia; died 3 Jun 1972; was buried , Motley Family Cemetery, Franklin County, Virginia.

    Silas married Edithor Lee Nolen 9 Jun 1955, Ferrum, Virginia; divorced 22 Feb 1962, Montgomery County, Virginia. Edithor was born Abt. 1935, Probably Henry Co., Virginia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  19. 37.  Farrie Lafayette MotleyFarrie Lafayette Motley Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 23 Nov 1907, Virginia; died 6 Oct 2004, Alamance, North Carolina; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Alamance, North Carolina.

  20. 38.  Nannie Purnell Motley Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 18 Sep 1905; died 30 May 1969, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.

    Nannie married Samuel William Gilbert. Samuel was born 1888; died 2 Aug 1955, North Caroilina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 73. Samuel William Gilbert, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1928; died 21 Apr 2007, Eden, North Carolina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham, North Carolina.
    2. 74. Bernice Evelyn Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1925, Rockingham, North Carolina; died 2 Nov 2002, North Carolina; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina.
    3. 75. Frances Purnell Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Sep 1926, Draper, North Carolina; died 20 Mar 2013, Danville, Virginia; was buried , Shumate Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. 76. Judith Ann Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1934, Rockingham, North Carolina; died 28 Jan 2004, Richmond, Virginia.
    5. 77. Mary Etta Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1936, Rockingham, North Carolina.
    6. 78. Jean Elaine Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1931, Draper, North Carolina; died 14 Dec 1933, Rockingham County, North Carolina; was buried , Draper, North Carolina.
    7. 79. Charles Marvin Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1930, Rockingham County, North Carolina; died 6 Aug 1954; was buried , Fraiview Cemetery, Draper, North Carolina.
    8. 80. Carol Vivian Gilbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jul 1937, Rockingham County, North Carolina; died 20 Feb 2009; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Rockingham County, North Carolina.

  21. 39.  Frances Motley Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 9 Jul 1915, Virginia; died 30 Dec 1977, Burlington, North Carolina; was buried , Danview Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.

  22. 40.  John Fountain Motley Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 18 Mar 1913, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 4 Mar 1974, Durham, North Carolina; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Alamance, North Carolina .

  23. 41.  Willie Motley Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 5.Nancy2, 1.Orson1) was born 10 Oct 1910, Virginia; died 2 Aug 1974, Alamance, North Carolina; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, North Carolina.

    Willie married Earl L. Bolick. [Group Sheet]
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