Greensville County, Marriage Records. Transcribed from the Greensville County Court Clerks Office, Empoira, VA. Greensville Co., VA Marriage Records. Index-Book 1. (*denotes transcribed; information to follow) Grizzard, B. T. Book 4, pg. 185 Grizzard, Annie Rosa book 13, pg. 47 Grizzard, C. P. book 8, pg. 201 Grizzard, Daisy Wilma book 8, pg. 95 Grizzard, Della M. book 13, pg. 1 Grizzard, Eunice Evelyn book 13, pg. 44 Grizzard, George W. book 3, pg. 109 Grizzard, Henry Harrison book 15, pg. 164 Grizzard, J. A. (John Andrew) book 5, pg. 6 Grizzard, J. W. (James W.) book 6, pg. 261 Grizzard, Jno. A. (John Andrew) book 7, pg. 70* Grizzard, J. R. book 8, pg. 25 Grizzard, John A. (John Andrew) book 14, pg. 8 Grizzard, Jodie B. book 11, pg. 343* Grizzard, Lester Johnson book 13, pg. 58 Grizzard, Lillie Belle book 10, pg. 341 Grizzard, Lizzie book 14, pg. 47 Grizzard, Mary Irene book 14, pg. 12 Grizzard, Rubie (Male) book 15, pg. 173 Grizzard, Rinnie book 13, pg. 79 Grizzard, S. R. E. book 1, pg. 102 Grizzard, T. L. book 5, pg. 163 Grizzard, W. D. book 6, pg. 7 Grizzard, W. H. book 8, pg. 178 Grizzard, William Thomas book 12, pg. 363 Book 1 1861-69, pg. 102 Grizzard, S. R. E. and William, Thomas Issued: 1 Oct 1866 Time: 3 Oct 1866 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; age 53, widowed, born Greensville Co. VA wife; 31, single born Southampton Co. VA Residence: both Greensville Co. Husband and wife's parents both blank Occupation: Farmer Return: 3 Oct 1866. Married at residence of Mr. Lovey by John W. White. Book 3, 1873-1876 pg. 109 Grizzard, George W. to Rebecca H. Spence or Spencer Issued; 4 Jan 1875 Married 7 Jan 1875 at Greensville Co. Husband; 18 single, born Southampton Co. VA Wife: 23, single, born Greensville Co., VA residence: both Greensville Co., Occupation; farming Return; signed E. L. Turner, Clerk, not dated. Book 4 1876-1882, pg. 185 Grizzard, B. T. to Melissa A. Chamblys issued 18 Feb 1879 Time of Marriage: Feb 18 1879 Place of Marriage: Greensville Co., Husband: 24, Single, born Sussex Co., VA Wife: 18 Single, born Greensville Co., VA Residence of Husband: Sussex Co. Parents: James E. and M. N? Grizzard Residence of Wife: Greensville Co., VA, E. E. and E. R. A. Chamblys Occupation: Farmer Return; 18 Feb 1879 by James M. Wood Book 5 1882-1886, pg. 6 Grizzard, J. A. (John Andrew) and L. A. Johnson issued; 11 Dec 1882 Time of marriage; Dec 21, 1882 at Greensville Co. Husband; 23, single, born Southampton Co., VA Wife; 15, single, born Greensville Co., VA Resident or both Greensville Co., VA Occupation: farmer Return; 21 Dec 1882 by Charles R. Taylor, Minister at Greensville Co. Book 5 pg. 163 Grizzard, T. L. and Rosa L. Johnson issued; 1 Sep 1884 time of marriage; 30 Sep 1884 at Greensville Co., VA Husband: 27, single, born Southampton Co. Wife; 15, single, born Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; John H. and Martha V. Grizzard parents of wife; J. T. and Willie Johnson Book 6, 1888-1893, pg. 7 Grizzard, William D. and Effie M. Junkins Issued; 16 Apr 1888 Time of Marriage;25 Apr 1888 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 32, widower, born Sussex Co., VA and resident of Sussex Co., VA Wife; 20, single, born Greensville Co., VA and resident of Hicksford, VA. parents of Husband; W. B. and Martha W. Grizzard parents of wife;W. H. and Narcissa Junkins Occupation;farming Return;Married at Baptist Church in Hicksford VA by James D. Barnes 25 Apr 1888 Book 6, 1888-1893, pg. 261 Grizzard, James W. and Laura Jane Smith Issued; 9 Feb 1892 Time of Marriage; 10 Feb 1892 at Greensville Co., VA Husband;46, widower, born Sussex Co., VA and resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife; 38, single born Sussex Co., VA and resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; Henry and Eliza. A. Grizzard parents of wife; James T. and Christina Smith Occupation; Return;Dated 10 February, 1892. Married in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Grizzard by Thomas Hogarth. Book 7, pg. 70 Grizzard, John Andrew and Sue Malissa Chitty Issued;14 Jun 1894 Time of Marriage;17 Jun 1894 Husband;34, widowed born Southampton Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife;23, single, born Southampton Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband;John H. and Martha V. (Prince) Grizzard parents of wife;Caleb and Berthenia (Pope) Chitty Occupation;farming Return;17 June 1894 at St. Andrews Church, Greensville County, VA, J. H. Kables Book 8, pg. 25 Grizzard, J. R. and Ira E. Pebbles Issued; Time of Marriage;12 Apr 1898 Husband; Wife; parents of Husband;A. L. and H. M. Grizzard parents of wife; Occupation; Return; Book 8, pg. 95 Grizzard, Daisy Wilma and William P. Hines Issued; Time of Marriage;11 Jan 1899 Husband; Wife; parents of Husband; parents of wife; Occupation; Return; Book 8, 1897-1901, pg. 178 Grizzard, W. H. (William Henry) and Essy Edwards Issued; 20 Dec 1899 Time of Marriage; 26 Dec 1899 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 23, born Greensville Co. resident of Leesville, Co. Wife; 18, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Leesville Co. parents of Husband; G. W. (George Wesley) and R. H. (Rebecca H. Spence) Grizzard parents of wife; John and Deliah Edwards Occupation; Return;Dated 26 Dec 1899, at Emporia VA by M. H. Davidson Book 8, pg. 201 Grizzard, C. P. and Addie B. Powell Issued; Time of Marriage; 25 July, 1900 Husband;born Greensville Co., VA Wife; born Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; R. L. and M. Grizzard parents of wife;Jan N. and Eliza. E. Powell Occupation; Return; (did not write down all information) Book 10 1905-1908 pg. 341. Grizzard, Lille Bell and Floyd Edwards Issued; 6 Jan 1908 Time of marriage; 7 Jan 1908 at Greensville Co. Husband; 25, single, born Northampton Co., NC Wife; 19, single born Greensville Co., VA parents of husband; John and Delia Edwards parents of wife; J. A. and Lille Grizzard Occupation; farming Return; A. C. Jordan, minister of Methodist Church, 7 Jan 1908 at the home of the bride. Book 11, pg. 343 (copied) Grizzard, Jodie Brutas and Minnie C. Bryant Issued;31 July 1911 Time of Marriage; 2 Aug 1911 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 21, single, born Greensville Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife; 17, single, born Southampton Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; J. A. Grizzard, and Lillie A. Johnson parents of wife; J. A. and Rosa C. Bryant. Occupation; Engineer Stationery Engine Return; J. W. Heckman, a minister of the M. E. South Church, on the 2 Aug, 1911. Book 12, pg. 12 Grizzard, Mary Irene and Layard Alton Bass Issued;20 Jan 1923, Time of Marriage; 24 Jan 1923 Husband; 21, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Pleasant Hill, NC Wife; 21, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Pleasant Hill, NC parents of Husband; V. J. and Ida Bass parents of wife; Johnny and Annie Grizzard Occupation; Farming Return; B. T. Candler, Feb 17, 1923 Book 12, Jan 1912 - August 1915, pg. 363 Grizzard, William Thomas and Josephine Chitty Issued: 1 April 1915 Time of marriage; 1 April 1915 at Greensville Co. Husband; 27, single born at Greensville Co. and resident of Greensville Co. Wife; 27, single born at Greensville Co. and resident of Greensville Co. parents of husband; T. L. and R. L. Grizzard parents of wife; W. F. and L. W. Chitty Occupation; farming Return: S. L. Naff, Baptist Minister, married in Emporia, VA on 1 April, 1915. Book 13, pg. 1 Grizzard, Della M. and Emmet J. Hall Issued;1 Oct, 1915 Time of Marriage;2 Oct, 1915 at Richmond, VA Husband;45, single, born Mecklenburg Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife;33, single, born Sussex Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband;B. J. and __ Hall (blank) parents of wife;Monroe L. and Mollie B. Grizzard Occupation; Occ. engineer Return;Thomas A. Smoot 2 Oct., 1915 Book 13, pg. 44 Grizzard, Eunice Evelyn and Claude Edwards Issued; 15 Sep 1919 Time of Marriage; 21 Sep, 1919 at Greensville Co., VA Husband;35, widowed, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife;17, single, born Southampton Co., VA, resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; J. T. and Delia Edwards parents of wife; T. L.(Thomas Letcher) Grizzard and Rosa Johnson Return; C. A. Campbell, 29 September, 1919 GREESNVILLE CO., VA Book 13, pg. 47 Grizzard, Annie Rosa and Roy Taylor Edwards Issued; 22 Nov. 1919 Time of Marriage; 27 Nov 1919, at Greensville Co., VA Husband;25, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife; 16,single, born at Southampton Co., VA parents of Husband; John and Adelia Edwards parents of wife; T. L.(Thomas Letcher) Grizzard and Rosa Johnson Occupation; farming Return;April 23, 1920 UNUSED Book 13, pg. 58 Grizzard, Lester Johnson and Sallie Elizabeth Taylor Issued: 17 Dec 1920 Time: 20 Dec 1920 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 21, Single, born Greensville Co. Wife; 17, Single, born Greensville Co. parents of Husband; T. L. and R.L. Grizzard parents of wife; R. H. and Betty Sue Taylor Occupation: farming Return: J. E. Avery 20 Dec 1920 Book 13, August 16, 1915-October 29, 1922, pg. 79 Grizzard, Rinnie and Roy T. Edwards Issued;30 Dec 1921 Time of Marriage;30 Dec 1921, at Greensville Co., VA Husband;27, born Greensville Co., VA, resident Branchville, VA Wife;25, born Northampton Co., VA, resident of Seaboard, NC parents of Husband;John and Adelia Edwards parents of wife;Henry and Sarah Grizzard Occupation; Return;January 4, 1922 by W. A. McAllister. Book 14, pg. 8 Grizzard, J. A. (John Andrew) and Addie Council, Mrs. Issued;26 Dec., 1922 Time of Marriage;1922 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 62, widowed, born Southampton Co., VA Wife; 32, widowed, born Northampton Co., NC parents of Husband; George and Mary Girzzard (should be John H. P. Grizzard and Martha V. Prince) parents of wife; Jim Council (her first husband's name) Occupation; farming Return; Married by W. A. McAllister 2 Jan 1923. Book 14, pg. 47 Grizzard, Lizzie and Forest Shearin Issued; 23 Dec 1923 Time of Marriage; 28 Dec 1923, at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 22, single, born Halifax Co., NC, resident of Weldon NC Wife; 22, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Weldon NC parents of Husband; John and Eugene Sharin (exactly as spelled on license) parents of wife; George and Lucy Grizzard Occupation; Auto mechanic Return;E. F. Taylor, 28 Dec 1923. GREESNVILLE CO., VA Book 15,March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929. pg. 164 Grizzard, Henry Harrison and Elma Lucille Mitchell Issued; 27 May, 1929 Time of Marriage; 27 May 1929 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 21, born Sussex Co., VA, resident of North Emporia Wife; 21, born Greensville Co., VA, resident of North Emporia parents of Husband; Joseph H. Grizzard and Sallie A. Harrison parents of wife; L. W. Mitchell and Rosa E. Mitchell Occupation; clerk in store Return; Married by L. E. Harrell 28 August 1925. Book 15, March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929. Pg. 173 Grizzard, Rubie and Gladys Balmer Issued;17 Aug. 1929 Time of Marriage;17 Aug. 1929 Husband; 21, single, born Northampton Co., NC. and resident of Pleasant Hill, NC Wife; 16, single, born Northampton Co., NC and resident of Pleasant Hill, NC parents of Husband; John Grizzard and Eliza. Massey parents of wife; Leonard Balmer and Annie Ellis Occupation; farming Return; Married by William R. Reed 26 Aug 1929. Greensville County, VA Marriage Records: Index Book 2,Jan. 1, 1890 through June 1, 1937 Chitty, Thelma Estelle to Futrell Book 17, pg 122 Chitty, Dorothy Elizabeth to Brett Book 18, pg 8 Chitty, Josephine to William Thomas Grizzard Book 12, page 363* Chitty, Mrs. Ella to Hugh Epps Book 12, page 282* Book 12, Jan 1912 - August 1915, pg 363 Grizzard, William Thomas and Josephine Chitty Issued: 1 April 1915 Time of marriage; 1 April 1915 at Greensville Co. Husband; 27, single born at Greensville Co. and resident of Greensville Co. Wife; 27, single born at Greensville Co. and resident of Greensville Co. parents of husband; T. L. and R. L. Grizzard parents of wife; W. F. and L. W. CHITTY Occupation; farming Return: S. L. Naff, Baptist Minister, married in Emporia, VA on 1 April, 1915. Book 12, Jan 1912 - August 1915, pg 282 CHITTY, Mrs. Ella and Hugh Epps issued; 10 June 1914 Time of marriage; 11 Jun 1914 at Greensville Co., Husband; 22, single born Greensville Co., resident of Greensville Co. Wife; 23, widowed, born Greensville Co., resident of Greensville Co., parents of husband; Albert and Georgianna Epps parents of wife; J. M. Jordan and Billie Jordan Occupation; Return: 11 June by S. L. Naff, baptist minister at Emporia, VA. Book 18, pg 64 Grizzard, Jodie B. and Alma Joe Gray Issued Dec 28, 1936 Narrued Dec 30, 1936 Husband; 45, widowed, born Greensville Co. Wife; 21, single, born Brunswick, VA Parents of Husband; John Andrew Grizzard, and Lille Ann Johnson Parents of Wife; R. j. Gray and Annie Bowen Occupation; Farming Married by A. Finch Grizzard, Rosa Mae and Powell Grizzard, William Floyd and Bryant book 18. pg 56 Grizzard, Wiley Parker and Burgess book 18, pg 72 Grizzard, Sue Irene and Wallace, William Goode book 17, pg 53 Grizzard, Lille Rose and Allen, George book 16, pg 82 Grizzard, Alfred Garland book 16, pg 63 Greensville County, VA Marriage Register 3, 1873-187 (*denotes transcribed; information to follow) page 73 CHITTY, C. D. and Susan A. R. Harvey Issued; April 27, 1874 Used April 30, at Greensville Co. VA Husband; age 23, single, born Southampton Co wife; age 23, single, born Charlotte Co., VA parents of Husband; Uriah and Rachell CHITTY parents of wife; William H. and Sarah H. Harvey married by J. C. Bailey Grizzard, Ira to Barnes, Dec 31, 1947 Book 18, pg. 102 Grizzard, Herbert and Ellis, book 19, pg. 73 Grizzard, Herbert Franklin and Jordon, book 20, pg. 6 Grizzard, Imogene Frances and Ciash, book 19, pg. 53 Grizzard, Violet Louise and Long, book 21, pg. 59 Grizzard, Kerzena Lane and Matthews, book 21, pg. 62 Grizzard, J. B. and Webb, book 21, pg. 81 Grizzard, Henry Harrison and Evans, book 21, pg. 104 Grizzard, Amos and Faison, book 21, pg. 237 Grizzard, Edna J. and Ellis, book 21, pg. 227 Grizzard, Jim Edwards and Harrison, book 21, pg. 327 Grizzard, Jessie Johnson and Lou Ocile Yeates, bk 21, pg 360 Grizzard, Doris Virginia and Mayes, book 22, pg. 8 Grizzard, Richard Arlington and Moore, book 22, pg. 5 Grizzard, Carl Lee and Byrd, book 22, pg. 70 Greensville County, VA Marriage Register-Index Book 4, (*denotes transcribed; information to follow) Grizzard, Hugh Swanson Jr. and Lewton book 22, pg 204 Grizzard, Mark Crawford and Doyle book 22 pg 303* Grizzard, Sailor Augusta and Williams book 22, pg 323* Grizzard, Conrad Earl and Matthews, book 22, pg 378* Grizzard, James Floyd and Vann book 22, pg 408 Grizzard, Angela Lee and Wyche, book 22, pg 353 Grizzard, Jesse Carl and Stainbeck book 23, pg 51 Grizzard, Elsie Moore and Harrell book 22, pg 451 Grizzard, Marjorie and Tudor book 23, pg 14 Grizzard, Franklin Lee and Stark book 23, pg 168 Grizzard, Vernon Davis and Parrish book 23, pg 218* Grizzard, Ethel Luzell and Vick book 23, pg 234 Grizzard, Amelia Elizabeth and Ethridge book 23, pg 411 Grizzard, Peggy Ann and Clary book 22, pg 444 Grizzard, Frank Edgar and Pearson book 24, pg 3 Grizzard, Elmer Levi and Pearson book 23, pg 44 Grizzard, David Alfred and Gill book 24, pg 117 Grizzard, John Walter and Bryant book 24, pg 294* Grizzard, William Laurie and Ray book 25, pg 147 Grizzard, Martha Lunette and House book 25, pg 57 Grizzard, Georgia Jean and William book 25, pg 404 Grizzard, Ednes Lovie and Lucas, Jr book 25, pg 227 Book 22, pg 323 Grizzard, Sailor Augusta and Ida Erine Williams Issued March 10, 1949 in Greensville Co., VA Married March 12, 1949 Emporia by O. Edwyn Luttrell Groom: age 26, white, single. Occupation; Farming Birth Place; Greensville Co., VA Father; Vernon K. Grizzard Mother; Rosa C. Saunders Residence; Skippers Bride: 18, white, single Occupation; housewife Birth Place; Greensville Co., Father; Charlie F. Williams Mother; Ida Jane Wrenn Residence: Emporia Book 22, pg 378 Grizzard, Conrad Earl and Margaret Elizabeth Matthews Date license issued; August 15, 1949, date and place of marriage August 15, 1949, Emporia, Greensville Co., VA. Married by J. Sol Wrenn Groom; 24, white, single, number times married = 0 Occupation: Johns Manville of Emporia Birth Place; Greensville Co. Father; Frank Grizzard Mother; Maude Whitehead Residence: Emporia Bride; 21, white, single, number times married = 0 Occupation; Clerk Birth place; Seaboard NC Father; James William Mathews Mother; Nellie Mae Bryant Residence; Emporia Book 23, pg 218 Grizzard, Vernon Davis and Lessie Gaynelle Parris License issued Dec 24, 1951, Emporia VA Date of Marriage; Dec 26, 1951 by Henry A. Sodergren Husband; age 23, white, single Occupation; U. S. Marines Birth Place; Greensville Co., VA Father; Jeff Davis Grizzard Mother; Mary Carpenter Residence; Emporia Bride; age 2, white, single Occupation; Bookeeper Birth Place; Durham Co., NC Father; Claude Umstead Parris Mother; Lessie McFarland Resident; Emporia Book 24, pg 294 Grizzard, John Walter and Fairy Catherine Bryant Date issued; December 20, 1955 Date of Marriage; December 20, 1955 Married by Henry M. Matthews Husband; age 28, white, single Occupation; farming Father; Caleb Frank Grizzard Mother; Maude Razelle Whitehead Resident; Emporia Wife; age 32, white, divorced, previous marriages 1 Birth Place; Greensville Co., VA Father; Ernest Bryant Mother; Carrie Lee Chitty Resident; Emporia, VA WHITEHEAD: Spouse Book Page Lizzie 14 64 LeRoy Mary Demery 15 24x Ellis Flossie Doles 15 141x LeOtis Addie Williams 15 163x Lear 14 80 Margaret Wiley Williams 4 212x Turner Frank Florence Elizabeth Faison 15 33x Walter T. Effie Hill 8 185x* Olivia Bradshaw Stallings 15 118x Frank 16 pg 3 Bracy 16 pg 8 John Henry 16 pg 11 Almeter 16 pg 24 Bettie Annie 16 pg 29 Willie Benjamin 16 pg 28 Otha Elmore 16 pg 39 Hittie Brants 16 pg 53 Pennie 16 69 Annie Belle 16 71 Shirley 16 66 Henry G. H. Trippe 16 98 John Holiday 16 111 Jimmie Whitaker 17 1 Noah Gershan Staton 17 10 Cecil Edward Jordan 17 35 Rufus Strickland Whitehurst 17 58 Sarah Bennett 17 68 William Brown 17 82 Jimmie Phillips 17 88 Mattie Gray Johnson 17 93 Nora Speeler 17 103 Ida Elizabeth Emmit Matthews 18 22x Jessie Mae Rose 18 39 Alyse Beale 18 42 Robert Frank Langley 18 3 Bessie Alyse Marvin Wesley Overby 18 61x Mary McClune 18 70 Sam Lyman Monks 18 7 *denotes copy x denotes transcript of license to follow: Marriage Book 4; 1876-1882, pg 212 Marriage License Wiley Williams and Margaret WHITEHEAD Issued 6 day of August 1879 Time of Marriage: August 7, 1879 at Greensville Co. Color: colored? Husband: 19 born; Greensville Co. Wife: 18 born: Greensville Co. Occupation: Laborer Return dated August 7, 1879 Book 15,March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929. pg 163 WHITEHEAD, Lee Otis and Addie Williams Issued May 18, May 1929 Time of Marriage: 18, May 1929 at Greensville Co. Husband; 23, single, born Southampton Co., resident of Greensville Co., VA Wife; 21, born Southampton Co., resident of Greensville Co., VA parents of Husband; Jim WHITEHEAD and Rosa Seward parents of wife; Dillard Barnes and Maggie Williams Occupation; Laborer Return; By Robert B. Ingram, return dated 12 May 1929. Book 15, March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929, pg 33. WHITEHEAD, Turner Frank and Florence Elizabeth Faison Issued; Jan 16, 1926 Time of Marriage; Jan 17, 1926 Husband; 25, single, born Greensville Co. and resident of Emporia, VA Wife; 21, single, born Greensville Co. and resident of Emporia, VA parents of Husband; W. T. WHITEHEAD and Effie (Mae Hill) parents of wife; W. P. and Annie Faison Occupation; Farming Return; Married by Hugh J. Paylor, return dated Jan 21, 1926. 15, March 5, 1925-December 31, pg 22 WHITEHEAD, Leroy and Mary Demery Issued; Nov 30, 1925 Time of Marriage; Nov 30, 1925 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 23, single, born Halifax Co., NC, resident of Halifax Co., NC Wife; 21, single, gorn Halifax Co., NC and resident of Halifax Co., NC parents of Husband; Charlie and Susie WHITEHEAD parents of wife; Joe Demery and Narcissie Occupation; farming Return; Married by Hugh J. Paylor, dated 16 December, 1925. Book 15,March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929, pg 118 WHITEHEAD, Olivia and Bradshaw Stallings Issued; 4 Apr 1928 Time of Marriage; 4 Apr 1928 in Greensville Co., VA Husband; 23, single, born Edenton NC and resident of Weldon NC Wife; 21, single, born Battleboro, NC and resident of Weldon NC parents of Husband; W.H. A. and Martha J. Stallings parents of wife; Robert and Josephine WHITEHEAD Occupation; Hotel Return; Marriage preformed by S. A. Pelham. Dated April 18, 1928 Book 15,March 5, 1925-December 31, 1929, pg 141 WHITEHEAD, Ellis and Flossie Doles Issued; 1 Dec, 1928 Time of Marriage; 1 Dec, 1928 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 31, widowed, Born Edgecomb Co., NC Wife; 21, divorced, born Northampton Co., NC parents of Husband; Henry and Hettie WHITEHEAD parents of wife; Wiley Doles and Minnie Occupation; Laborer Return; Married by John R. Gill. License return date December 21, 1928. Book 18, pg 22 WHITEHEAD, Ida Elizabeth and Emmett Roland Matthews Issued April 1, 1935 Used April 2, 1935 Husband; 33, single, born Northampton Co., NC, resident of Seaboard, NC Wife; 25, single, born Greensville Co., NC, resident of Emporia, Greensville Co., VA Parents of husband; J. W. Matthews and Ida Edward parents of wife; Walter WHITEHEAD and Effie Hill Return; John W. Kinchilore, Jr. Book 18, pg 61 WHITEHEAD, Bessie Alyse and Marvin Wesley Overby Issued Dec 19, 1936 Used Dec 19, 1936 at Greensville Co., VA Husband; 26, single, born at Branchville, VA, resident of Emporia, Greensville Co. VA Wife; 18, single, born at Greensville and resident of Emporia, Greensville Co., VA parents of husband; W. B. Overby and Connie Beale parents of Wife; Walter T. WHITEHEAD and Effie Mae Hill Occupation; Public work Return; Married by A. Finch, Greensville County, VA Marriage Register 2, 1869-1873 No WHITEHEAD's Greensville County, VA Marriage Register 3, 1873-1876 No WHITEHEAD's FOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY 11536 LOW GROUND ROAD EMPORIA, VA 23847-7010 804-634-3877 GRIZZARD LAG Lois Alease Grizzard, daughter of Maude and Caleb Franklin Grizzard 1923-1925 SMG Sue Malissa Grizzard, second wife of John Andrew Grizzard 1871- 1917 JAG John Andrew Grizzard 1939 SEG Stella Elizabeth Grizzard, daughter of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1909-1921 JJG Joshua Jack Grizzard, son of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1902-1912 BTG Benjamin Thomas Grizzard, son of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1905-1910 ASG Ada Sue Grizzard, daughter of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1900-1910 1908 Unnamed infant of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 6 8 (According to Johnnie Sue Grizzard Turner, born in the sixth month and died in the eighth month.) GRIZZARD (double stone) Caleb Franklin Maude Razell Whitehead April 17, 1898 October 1977 August 06, 1906 May 01,1994 TURNER (double headstone) Johnnie Sue Turner Wallace Rowell Turner May 31, 1915 April 02, 1912 January 07, 1980 Randall H. Grizzard August 20, 1947 September 10, 1953 Jodie Grizzard May 13, 1981 October 16, 1970 Minnie C. Grizzard January 3, 1895 March 24, 1926 Alma Joe Gray, Grizzard June 08, 1905 September 01, 1996 EMPORIA CEMETERY BRUNSWICK AVENUE EMPORIA, VA 23847 J. D. Grizzard, Jr. Mary L. Grizzard Oct 4, 1918 Oct 6, 1922 Nov 13, 1894 June 15, 1960 Jeff D. Grizzard July 4, 1889 Aug 14, 1974 (These three graves are in side a fence) Saunders Family Viola S. Tucker wife of Berry Tucker 1899 1967 Milton J. Wray VA Pvt 1CL Apr 26, 1936 Alvin Frances Wray Dec 3, 1926 Dec 4, 1926 Ida Florence Saunders May 5, 1872 July 15, 1945 John William Saunders Feb 26, 1874 March 12, 1950 Lora Felts Magee Oct 12, 1931 Oct 9, 1984 Grace Saunders Collum Apr 27, 1903 Jan 5, 1989 William F. Felts June 9, 1892 May 17, 1935 William Ronald Collum Sep 24, 1903 Nov 26, 1968 J. Earnest Bryant Carrie Lee Bryant June 22, 1885 Apr 8, 1958 May 15, 1889 Jan 26, 1945 H. S. Grizzard, Jr. VA CPL US Army WWII Dec 21, 1926 July 24, 1959 Annie Faison Holiman Robert "Sug" Holiman Oct 11, 1885 March 10, 1983 June 28, 1877 Jun 14, 1964 Joseph Henry Harrison March 10, 1905 Sep 7, 1967 Richard W. Taylor Susan W. Taylor Feb 7, 1876 June 23, 1939 Dec 16, 1875 June 11, 1955 Charlie Milton Grizzard Lucille Bailey April 29, 1895 May 2, 1963 April 22, 1900 March 29, 1961 Charles Wilmer Grizzard Aug 2, 1929 Oct 20, 1976 Herbert F. Grizzard 1915 1997 Muriel Travis Grizzard (son of Herbert and Adelia) Nov 3, 1944 Dec 21, 1963 Willie Adelia Jordan Grizzard (wife of Herbert) Aug 20, 1917 Mar 19, 1987 GRIZZARD (double headstone) "Ed" Edgar Mason Kate May Harris March 27, 1887 Feb 21, 1960 Oct 27, 1896 Dec 11, 1938 on back Infant baby Mollie A. Chambliss May 18, 1968 Jun 19, 1861 July 6, 1941 Saunders John T. Betty T. Oct 21, 1884 or 94? Apr 8, 1975 Apr 26, 1902 Oct 26, 1988 It had both an 8 and 9, one over the other Carrie Razell Grizzard Oct 28, 1958 Apr 27, 1968 WHITEHEAD (double stone) Otha E. WHITEHEAD Katie N. WHITEHEAD Feb 7, 1905 March 12, 1939 Feb 24, 1913 Jul 24,1991 her parents are buried at Greensville Mem. see George Wm. Wendell) Ruth Faison WHITEHEAD Waverly C. Wife of Waverly C. Husband of Ruth July 15, 1910 Jan 22, 1954 April 6, 1902 April 5, 1990 Joseph E. WHITEHEAD 1884 1938 Kate N. Winborne (no tombstone only funeral home marker) 1889-1970 James Richard WHITEHEAD* (Section 4) Oct 9, 1878 Oct 3, 1960 (another entry has death date as 1946?) Effie Maude WHITEHEAD* (Section 4) Wife of James Richard *Information taken from card file at the Emporia, Greensville County Clerks office, June 1979. GREENSVILLE MEMORIAL CEMETERY 1250 SKIPPERS ROAD EMPORIA, VA 23847-6101 804-634-3076 Grizzard Amos P. Hazel Faison G. Vick VA CPL US ARMY WWII June 16, 1918 Dec 11, 1970 Sep 28, 1921 Nov 17, 1995 Grizzard James A. Susie H. May 31, 1931 Nov 12, 1910 Jul 12, 1991 Mother Lou Ocile Yeattes Grizzard Jul 29, 1920 Oct 8, 1994 Cifers Margaret Edwards Cifers David Walker Cifers June 28, 1922 PFC US ARMY WWII Dec 6, 1916 Dec 21, 1989 Grizzard Bryant William Earl Nellie M. May 9, 1952 ul 28, 1901 Jul 19, 1977 L. C. Grizzard Aug 11, 1907 Feb 7, 1982 (beside his grave is a grave without a tombstone. The funeral home marker shows the date 1986 on the left side) Grizzard Wesley W. Farrie Faison Apr 7, 1917 Dec 21, 1994 May 18, 1919 Grizzard Joel Crawford Married Feb 14, 1929 Eunie Matton Jun 1, 1906 Jul 29, 1962 Children Dec 20, 1904 Mar 12, 1971 Elsie, Maurice, Carlton, Lunette Overby (double stone-one side for Marvin and Bessie opposite side for Willie and Pearl Whitehead) Marvin W. (Husband of Bessie A. WHITEHEAD) Mar 17, 1910 Mar 22, 1963 WHITEHEAD (Double stone) Willie Benjamin Pearl Bass August 6, 1908 January 27, 1993 December 15, 1912 August 12, 1989 TOONE, Linda WHITHEAD (Photograph) July 18, 1943 November 13, 1969 WHITEHEAD Walter Eugene WHITEHEAD Tec 5 US Army Jul 16, 1915 Dec 1989 on other side: W. Eugene Christine D. Children: Gene, Mary Lou, Jerry, Jimmy, and Suzanne George William Wendell Mary Newsome Wendell Aug 25, 1898 Apr 19, 1985 Apr 28, 1905 Oct 20, 1985 (Kathy WHITEHEAD's parents) WHITEHEAD(Photograph) William F. Sr. Audrey Allen May 27, 1932 February 8, 1932 November 24, 1991 WHITEHEAD(Photograph) Erline P. Walter C. Sr. April 9, 1937 April 10, 1935 WHITEHEAD(Photograph) baby Christine Octobert 4, 1975 WHITEHEAD(Photograph) baby Wayne May 11, 1963 FOUNTAIN GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY 11536 LOW GROUND ROAD EMPORIA, VA 23847-7010 804-634-3877 GRIZZARD LAG Lois Alease Grizzard, daughter of Maude and Caleb Franklin Grizzard 1923-1925 SMG Sue Malissa Grizzard, second wife of John Andrew Grizzard 1871- 1917 JAG John Andrew Grizzard 1939 SEG Stella Elizabeth Grizzard, daughter of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1909-1921 JJG Joshua Jack Grizzard, son of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1902-1912 BTG Benjamin Thomas Grizzard, son of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1905-1910 ASG Ada Sue Grizzard, daughter of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 1900-1910 1908 Unnamed infant of Sue Malissa and John Andrew Grizzard 6 8 (According to Johnnie Sue Grizzard Turner, born in the sixth month and died in the eighth month.) GRIZZARD (double stone) Caleb Franklin Maude Razell Whitehead April 17, 1898 October 1977 August 06, 1906 May 01,1994 TURNER (double headstone) Johnnie Sue Turner Wallace Rowell Turner May 31, 1915 April 02, 1912 January 07, 1980 Randall H. Grizzard August 20, 1947 September 10, 1953 Jodie Grizzard May 13, 1981 October 16, 1970 Minnie C. Grizzard January 3, 1895 March 24, 1926 Alma Joe Gray, Grizzard June 08, 1905 September 01, 1996 Cemetery Records from the card files of the Greensville County Clerks office, Emporia, VA Grizzard, Charles Wilmer died Oct 20, 1976 m. Johnson Island in the Pacific buried: Emporia Cemetery. Survived by Mrs. Janet Palmeteer(Washington State), two sons, Charles W. Jr. and George Glenn, two brothers: T. Everette and Harold B. Grizzard, one sister, Mrs. Angela G. Wyche. Grizzard, Charlie Milton, Emporia Cemetery, Section 5 April 29, 1895 May 2, 1963 Grizzard, Muriel 1944-1963 (on same card, must be at Emporia Cemetery?) Grizzard, Thorban, son of J. P. and L. M. Jan 30, 1928, Nov 28, 1928, buried at Round Hill Methodist Cemetery. Grizzard, Vernon Ianson, Emporia Cemetery, Section 4 Dec 9, 1899, Nov 15, 1948 Grizzard, Ida Peebles b. Dec 25, 1879 (Emporia Cemetery, Sec. 4) Grizzard, John Richard b. Jan 31, 1867, d. Jul 21, 1915 (Emporia Cemetery, Sec. 4) Grizzard, Mamie H. Young, b. Nov 12, 1889, d. July 11, 1971 (Emporia Cemetery, Sec. 7) Grizzard, Carrie Razell, b. Oct 28, 1958, d. Apr 27, 1968 (Emporia Cemetery, Sec. 9) Grizzard-Greensville Memorial Sallie Taylor Eunice Mattox Joel Crawford Amos P. Sr. Chitty, Section 9, Emporia Cemetery William C. b. Oct 21, 1898, d. Apr 12, 1962 Gipsey T. b. Sep 8, 1896, d. Sep 28, 1961 Elsie B. b. Dec 5, 1924, d. Dec 24, 1925 Whitehead, Greensville Memorial Baby Wayne May 11, 1963 Baby Girl, Oct 10, 1975 Nellie W. b. Feb 10, 1909, d May 19, 1965 Obituaries copied from the Scrapbooks of Johnnie Sue Grizzard Turner of Empoira, Greensville County, Virginia. Note: The following obituaries were clipped from the Emporia Newspapers spanning several years. Publication dates and issues were not saved in most cases. Grizzard, Alma Jo Gray Grizzard, Caleb Franklin Grizzard, Gordon Powell Grizzard, Ethel Harrison Grizzard, Herbert Franklin Grizzard, James Franklin Grizzard, J. D. Jr. Grizzard, Jesse Sr. Grizzard, Lille Belle Grizzard, Lou Ocille Yeattes Grizzard, Maude Whitehead Grizzard, Randall Hux Grizzard, Mrs. V. K. Grizzard, Wesley Woodrow Taylor, Nathaniel "Nat" Grizzard, Mrs. V. K. Mrs. Rosa Christine Saunders, Grizzard, wife of Vernon Kinard Grizzard, died, July 1, 1966 in a Richmond Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mattie Almeter Harris and John William Saunders, Sr. I addition to her husband she is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Jesse W. Birstow, of Norfolk, Mrs. William T. Harrell of Suffolk, Mrs. Elmer N. Matthews Sr. of Emporia, Mrs. Earl F. Mays of Richmond, and Mrs. Earl S. Lucas Jr. of Waynesboro. Three sons; Charles V. Grizzard, and Nolan S. both of Skippers, and Sailor A. of Emporia. She leaves 10 grandchildren: Phyllis L. and Wayne D. Bristow, Thomas S. and Rosemary J. Harrell, C. Michael Grizzard, Glenda F. Grizzard, Elmer N. Matthews Jr., Patricia C. and Deborah K. Mays and Karen B. Lucas. One sister, Mrs. F. W. Hawkins of Emporia. She was an active member of the Zion Baptist Church of Skippers, Virginia. Grizzard, Herbert Franklin Newport News-Herbert Franklin Grizzard, 81 died February 14, 1993. He was a 1936 graduate of Greensville Emporia High School. A member of Fountain Grove Baptist church and an army veteran. A former resident of Emporia, he lived in Newport News. He was the widow of Willia Adelia Jordan. He is survived by two daughters: Charlotte Caldwell of Waynesville, NC, and Wynona Ann Grizzard of Newport News. He also leaves four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted February 17, at Echols Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Emporia Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Burgess officiated. Pall bearers were: Alton Doyle, John Walter Grizzard, Earl Sykes, Horace Darden, Dana Sykes, and Larry Conwell. Grizzard, Lille Belle December 11, 1969 Mrs. Edwards dies at 81. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lillie G. Edwards, age 81 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at McDowell's Funeral Home Chapel, Boykins, Virginia with interment at Beechwood Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards died December 11, at her home in Boykins. The services were conducted by the Rev. Daniel K. Ivey and the Rev. Ben Usery. A native of Greensville County, she was the widow of Floyd Edwards and a daughter of John Andrew and Mrs. Lillie Johnson Grizzard. She was a member of Person's United Methodist Church in Drewryville. She is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Adelia E. Crutchlow, Mrs. Bessie E. Allen, Mrs. Margaret E. Cifers of Emporia, Mrs. Mae Belle E. Burgess of Courtland and Mrs. Dorothy Lassiter of Boykins. Five sons; Andrew F. Edwards, Bob C. Edwards, of Drewryville, Raymond F. Edwards of Emporia, Dudley G. Edwards of Jarratt and Horace O. Edwards of Branchville. She also had 24 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, One sister, Mrs. Wallace Turner of Emporia, Two brothers, Jodie B. Grizzard, and Frank Grizzard, both of Emporia. Grizzard, Mrs. Lou Ocile Yeattes Mrs. Lou Ocile Yeattes Grizzard 74, widow of Jesse J. Grizzard Sr. died October 8, 1994. She is survived by four daughters; Judy G. Powell and her husband, Winfred, Faye and Karla. One son, Jesse J. Jr. and his wife Connie, all of Emporia. She leaves three sisters: Inez Y. Poarch of Jarratt, Shirley Y. Jordan of Newport News and Arneal Y. Seaborn of Hampton. Two brothers: Jesse T. and Garland S. Yeattes. Five grandchildren: Jessica L. Powell, Teresa Powell, Jesse J. Grizzard III, Robert Wayne Grizzard, Kimberly Brooke Grizzard. Funeral services were held October 11 with interment at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia. Grizzard, Jesse Sr. Jesse Grizzard Sr. 69, a retired farmer from Emporia died November 19, 1981. He is survived by his wife-Ocile Yeattes Grizzard of Emporia. Four daughters Mrs. Judy G. Powell , Miss Faye Grizzard, Miss Minnie, and Miss Karla Grizzard, all of Emporia. One son, Jesse J. Jr. of Emporia. Three grandchildren: Jessica Lane Powell, Teresa Lou Powell, and Jesse J. Grizzard III. Two sisters; Mrs. Lillie Rose Allen of Emporia and Mrs. Violet G. Tribble of Ashland. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21 at Echols with interment at Fountain Grove Baptist Church. Grizzard, Randall Hux September 10, 1953 Randall Hux Grizzard, age 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Grizzard was dead on arrival at Petersburg Hospital last Thursday night following injuries suffered when his bicycle and a car collided on the Low- Ground Road near his home three and a half miles from Emporia. Randall had been enrolled in the first grade for only six days. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters; Jean, Sue and Joann, one brother, Jerry. His paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Grizzard of Emporia and his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hux of Roanoke Rapids. Burial was at Fountain Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Grizzard, Gordon Powell January 14, 1986 Gordon Powell Grizzard age 85, died January 14, 1986. He was a life time member of Adams Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Jackie G. Sledge of Emporia, and two step children. Funeral services were held January 16, at Echols Funeral home with interment at Greensville Memorial Cemetery Grizzard, Wesley Woodrow Drewryville, Wesley Woodrow Grizzard 77, died December 21, 1994. He is survived by his wife; Farrie Faison Grizzard, two daughters, Linda G. Hestatine of Alexandria, Robin G. Hester of Richmond, one son, Jerry W. Grizzard of Chesapeake, four sisters; Hattie G. Rawles, Daisy G. Rhodes, Katy T. Grizzard, Mary A. Grizzard, all of Drewryville. Two brothers; Franklin W. and Wilbur R. Grizzard both of Richmond. He also had six grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held December 23 at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. Taylor, Nathaniel "Nat" July 12, 1981 Nathaniel "Nat" Taylor age 72, died July 12, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Whitehead, one son Michael Barnes Taylor, two sisters Mrs. Hattie T. Clements and Ruth T. Sasser. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at Echols Funeral home with interment at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. Grizzard, J. D. Jr. Death of the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Grizzard On last Friday afternoon at tow o'clock, J. D., the little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Grizzard died at the family home near Fountain Grove Baptist Church. The grim monster of death took the only boy and left three girls. The cause of death was bronchial asthma. The burial service on the lawn at the home was conducted on Saturday afternoon about four o'clock by Rev. W. A. McAllister, pastor of Greensville Circuit. The pall bearers were M. N. and W. I. Carpenter, brothers of the child's mother, and V. K. and C. M. Gizzard, brothers of the father. Those present out of county were: W. L. Carpenter of Norfolk, Mr. and Mrs. L. Edwards, of Seaboard, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Carpenter, and Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Long and family of Pleasant Hill, N. C. The parents deserve sympathy in the loss of this promising boy who has gone home ahead of them. ETHEL HARRISON GRIZZARD, Mrs. Tuesday, December 1, 1953 Boykins, Virginia, November 30 - Age 73, wife of J.T. GRIZZARD, died at the home of her daughter, MRS. A.E. COBB, near here Sunday night, November 29, 1953. She is the daughter of the late ANDREW and MARTHA HARRISON. Surviving in addition to her husband and daughter are 2 sons, T.J. GRIZZARD of Richmond and A.P. GRIZZARD of Drewryville; 6 grandchildren and a brother, B.G. HARRISON of Drewryville. The body will be taken to the Purviance Funeral Home, in Boykins and will be taken to Persons Methodist Church near here Tuesday, December 1, 1953 at 1:00 pm. Services will be held in the church Tuesday, December 1, 1953 at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev M.W. ANDERSON, pastor of the Persons Methodist Church, will officiate. JAMES FRANKLIN GRIZZARD, PFC, US Marine Corps Friday, February 13, 1953 / Monday, February 16, 1953 (Feb 16th's obit stated he was a Corporal vice a PFC stated on Feb 13th) Franklin, Virginia, February 12 - Age 19, of Drewryville, died Saturday, January 10, 1953 in the United States Naval Hospital at Yokosuka, Japan. Funeral services will be conducted at the Drewryville Methodist Church Cemetery Sunday, February 15, 1953 at 2:30 pm by Rev J.T. CASSELL and Rev H.B. JENNINGS will officiate. A Marine Detachment from the Norfolk Naval Base rendered full military honors at the rites. Members of the Marine Corps served as pallbearers. The body will arrive from Japan on Saturday, February 14, 1953 and will be taken to the W.J.M. Holland and Sons Funeral Home, Franklin. The body will lie in state at the Drewryville Cemetery one hour prior to the services. He was the son of Mr. HENRY E. and Mrs. VIRGIE NORFLEET GRIZZARD of Drewryville, a member of the Methodist Church of Drewryville and a student at Drewryville High School before entering the Marine Corps. Besides his parents, he is survived by 7 sisters, Mrs. H.O. HUGHES, Mrs. OLIVER P. EUBANK, Mrs. E.H. EMORY and Mrs. E.W. ROBINSON, all of Richmond; Mrs. J.S. ELLIS of Stoney Creek; Mrs. G.R. REYNOLDS of Raleigh and Miss MARIAN A. GRIZZARD of Drewryville; 4 brothers, W.H. GRIZZARD of Smithfield, N.T. GRIZZARD of Edgerton, JOHN L. GRIZZARD of Stony Creek and PEYTON GRIZZARD of Drewryville. ---------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sandra Beaver bbeaver@bellsouth.net USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material AND permission is obtained from the CONTRIBUTOR of the file. 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