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John V Pettus 1879–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1879

Birth Location: Lunenburg

Death Date: 18 Mar 1944

Death Location: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Maria Pettus

Mother: Lauramen Pettus

Spouse(s): Cora Pettus

Children(s): Travis Pettus, Lula Pryor, Frances Pettus, Gaynor Petters, Andrew Petters

John V Pettus was born in 1879 in Lunenburg, the child of Maria Louise Louisa Pettus And Lauramen Pettus. John V Pettus married Cora L Pettus, and had children including Andrew Petters, Frances Louise Pettus, Gaynor Petters, Lula Pearl Pryor, Travis Pettus. John V Pettus passed away in 1944 in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John V Pettus was born in 1879 in Lunenburg, the child of Maria Louise Louisa Pettus And Lauramen Pettus.
  • John V Pettus married Cora L Pettus, and had children including Andrew Petters, Frances Louise Pettus, Gaynor Petters, Lula Pearl Pryor, Travis Pettus.
  • John V Pettus passed away in 1944 in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Pettus's Ancestors

Self
John Pettus
1879–1944
Birth Place: Lunenburg
Parents
Maria Louise Louisa Pettus
1856–1929
Virginia
Lauramen Pettus
1814–1898
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Lauramen Pettus
1814–1898
Virginia, USA
Martha Pettus
1830–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Pettus's Descendants

1.
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John (V) Pettus (1879–18 Mar 1944) m. Cora (L) Pettus (abt 1891–30 Nov 1933)
  1. 1. Travis Pettus 1916–1977 m. Virginia (F) Pettus 1916–
  2. 2. Lula (Pearl) Pryor 1907–1981 m. Richard Pryor 1896–1985
  3. 3. Frances (Louise) Pettus 1922–2002 m. Willard Walker 1918–1972
    1. 1. Joyce (Francine) Walker 1943–2014 m. Patrick (Henry) Norman 1927–2012
    2. 2. Johnny (Eddie) Walker 1940–1998 m. Agnes (Lavern Banks) Sartin 1942–2013
  4. 4. Gaynor Petters 1915–1980 m. Lula Jackson 1924–2013 m. Mary (Louise) Pettus 1906–1987 m. Marian (B) Lewis 1919–2001
    1. 1. Gaynor (Dessie) Pettus 1947–2011 m. Lois (Jean) Petties 1945–1988
  5. 5. Andrew Petters 1911–1981 m. Louise (Emma) Drewery 1911– m. Margaret Gundy 1915–

John Pettus's Timeline

57 Records

1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg Co., VA.
Lunenburg Co., VA.
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg Co., VA.
Lunenburg Co., VA.
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg Co., VA.
Lunenburg Co., VA.
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1879
1879
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1880
21 Aug 1880
Age 1
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1880
21 Aug 1880
Age 1
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg, Virginia
Lunenburg, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 1
John V Pettus resided here in Flat Creek, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Flat Creek, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1881
abt 1881
Age 2
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1882
9 Nov 1882?
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1882
9 Nov 1882?
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus
None
1882
9 Nov 1882?
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Virginia
Virginia
1882
abt 1882
Age 3
Birth of John V Pettus in Lunenburg
Lunenburg
1898
10 Nov 1898
Age 19
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1911
1911
Age 32
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1913
abt 1913
Age 34
John V Pettus resided here
None
1916
1916
Age 37
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
1920
1920
Age 41
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1921
1921
Age 42
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1922
1922
Age 43
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1925
1925
Age 46
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1927
1927
Age 48
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1928
1928
Age 49
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1931
1931
Age 52
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
1936
1936
Age 57
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 64
John V Pettus resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1944
18 Mar 1944
Age 65
Death of John V Pettus in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2481; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 946.0; FHL microfilm: 2342215
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Roanoke (Independent City); Roll: 1985175; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [8] Virginia, Death Records
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Lunenburg
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2481; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 946.0; FHL microfilm: 2342215
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1882?
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg Co., VA.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1882?
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1882?
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg Co., VA.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Lunenburg

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg Co., VA.
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2481; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 946.0; FHL microfilm: 2342215

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659

    Genealogy Event 35
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Lunenburg
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2481; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 946.0; FHL microfilm: 2342215

    Genealogy Event 36
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Lunenburg
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 37
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 38
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Roanoke Times - 10 Nov 1898 - 8, John Pettus newspaper clip Nov, 10, 1898 10 Nov 1898

    Genealogy Event 39
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Roanoke Times; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1898; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 40
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375659

    Genealogy Event 41
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The World-News - 16 Apr 1910 - 5, John Pettus land purchase 16 Apr 1910

    Genealogy Event 42
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 43
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 44
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 45
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Roanoke (Independent City); Roll: 1985175; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 46
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 863

    Genealogy Event 47
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 48
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 49
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Virginia City Directories, 1873-1960, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia City Directories

    Genealogy Event 50
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 51
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 52
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2481; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 946.0; FHL microfilm: 2342215

    Genealogy Event 53
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 54
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13

    Genealogy Event 55
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 56
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1939
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Roanoke Times - 30 Sep 1939 - 4, John Pettus building permits 30 Sep 1939

    Genealogy Event 57
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-13

    Genealogy Event 58
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 59
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 60
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1944
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, John E Pettus 18 Mar 1944

    Genealogy Event 61
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The World-News - 12 Jun 1948 - 10, John E. Pettus Probate 12 Jun 1948

    Genealogy Event 62
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 63
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1944
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 64
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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