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Viola May Perkins 1896 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 September 1896

Birth Location: , Franklin, Virginia

Death Date: 30 May 1972

Death Location: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Perkins

Mother: Janie Arthur

Spouse(s): Emmett David

Children(s): Raymond David, Janie David, Russell David, Lowell David

Viola May Perkins was born in 1896 in , Franklin, Virginia, the child of Benjamin Michael Perkins and Janie Arthur. In 1900, Viola May Perkins resided in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Viola May Perkins resided in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA. Viola May Perkins married Emmett D David, and had children including Raymond D David, Janie Viola David, Russell C David, Lowell Thomas David. Viola May Perkins passed away in 1972 in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Viola May Perkins was born in 1896 in , Franklin, Virginia, the child of Benjamin Michael Perkins and Janie Arthur.
  • In 1900, Viola May Perkins resided in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Viola May Perkins resided in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA.
  • Viola May Perkins married Emmett D David, and had children including Raymond D David, Janie Viola David, Russell C David, Lowell Thomas David.
  • Viola May Perkins passed away in 1972 in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Perkins
1867 –
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
BP
Janie Arthur
Birth Location: –
JA

Spouses(s)

Emmett David
1894 – 1966
Birth Location: Virginia
ED

Children(s)

Raymond David
1915 –
Birth Location: Virginia
RD
Janie David
1916 – 1990
Birth Location: Penhook, Franklin, Virginia, USA
JD
Russell David
1926 –
Birth Location: Virginia
RD
Lowell David
1940 – 1996
Birth Location: Denook Frank, Virginia
LD

Viola Perkins's Ancestors

Self
Viola Perkins
1896 – 1972
Birth Place: , Franklin, Virginia
Parents
Benjamin Michael Perkins
1867 –
Virginia, USA
Janie Arthur
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Viola Perkins's Descendants

1.
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Viola (May) Perkins (17 September 1896 – 30 May 1972) m. Emmett (D) David (abt 1894 – 9 May 1966)
  1. 1. Raymond (D) David (abt 1915 – ) m. James (Douglas) David (abt 1918 – )
    1. 1. Russell (C) David (abt 1927 – )
    2. 2. Norma (Jean) David (abt 1939 – )
    3. 3. Ronald (L) David (abt 1944 – )
    4. 4. Betty (Sue) David (abt 1949 – )
    5. 5. Bonny (Lou) David (abt 1949 – )
  2. 2. Janie (Viola) David (14 Jun 1916 – 30 Apr 1990) m. Luther (Bernice) Zeigler (25 December 1914 – 24 Jun 1988)
    1. 1. Bernice (David) Zeigler (8 Jul 1937 – ) m. Judy (Carol) Wray (27 Apr 1945 – )
    2. 2. Nina (Mae) Zeigler (5 Aug 1937 – 5 Dec 1975) m. Elwood (J) Davis (abt 1950 – )
    3. 3. James (Wade) Zeigler (abt 1940 – )
    4. 4. Judy (Layne) Zeigler (abt 1943 – )
    5. 5. Nancy (Carolyn) Zeigler (abt 1947 – )
    6. 6. Larry (Douglas) Zeigler (06 Sep 1949 – ) m. Carolyn (Ann) Simmons (3 Aug 1947 – )
    7. 7. Barry (Donald) Zeigler (6 Sep 1949 – ) m. Joyce (Darlene Rhea) (Ray) (19 Jan 1953 – )
      1. 1. Donna (Darlene) Zeigler (26 September 1973 – 3 April 2005)
      2. 2. Barry (Thomas "Tommy") Zeigler (02 Nov 1975 – 8 Jan 2000)
      3. 3. Crystal (Valerie) Zeigler (18 Jan 1982 – ) m. Erin (William) Philipp (28 Apr 1980 – ) m. Timothy (Emmanuel) Link (07 Nov 1974 – )
        1. 1. Justin (Douglas) Philipp (17 Aug 1999 – )
        2. 2. Ona (Marie) Philipp (31 Mar 2001 – )
        3. 3. Garreth (Thorson) Link (4 Nov 2008 – )
        4. 4. Barry (Jackson) Zeigler (13 May 2007 – )
  3. 3. Russell (C) David (28 Oct 1926 – ) m. Dotsy (Jean Blair) David (12 Dec 1929 – )
  4. 4. Lowell (Thomas) David (4 Jun 1940 – 15 Jun 1996)

Viola Perkins's Timeline

6 Records

1896
17 September 1896
Birth of Viola May Perkins in , Franklin, Virginia
, Franklin, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 4
Viola May Perkins resided here in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Viola May Perkins resided here in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Viola May Perkins resided here in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia
Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 44
Viola May Perkins resided here in Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
1972
30 May 1972
Age 76
Death of Viola May Perkins in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 September 1896
    Event Place: , Franklin, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Union Hall, Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pbnhook
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1972
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Hall, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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