Fourth Generation  

Doris married Jas. H. Brightly. (Jas. H. Brightly was born on Nov 11, 1930 and died on Jul 21, 1988.)

They had the following children:

+ 79 M    i. Jas. H. Brightly Jr. was born on Jan 20, 1955

+ 80 M    ii. John K. Brightly was born on Feb 17, 1956

   81 M    iii. Burton [ Larry ] Brightly was born on Jul 8, 1957 and died on Aug 7, 1983.

   82 M    iv. Joseph W. Brightly was born on Feb 17, 1965.

Ann married Warren Price Harris on Feb 9, 1946 in Barton Heights Baptist Ch. Richmond, VA.(Warren Price Harris was born on Apr 23, 1923 in Hanover County Virginia and was baptized Baptised 1930 in Hopeful Baptist Church, Hanover Virginia.)

They had the following children:

   83 F    i. Joan Stuart Harris Heath Rn was born on Jul 11, 1949 in Grace Hospital Richmond, Virginia and was baptized in Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, Midlothian, Virginia.

Joan married Benjamin Carlton Heath III on Sep 22, 1973 in Bonair Baptist Church, Bonair, Virginia. (Benjamin Carlton Heath III was born on Dec 4, 1948 in Chesterfield County, Virginia and was baptized in Bethel Baptist Church, Midlothian, Virginia.)

   84 F    ii. Kathy Page Harris Troxler Rn was born on Feb 18, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia and was baptized in Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, Midlothian, Virginia.

Kathy married Donald Wayne Robertson on Jul 3, 1976 in Arden, North Carolina. (Donald Wayne Robertson was born on Dec 27, 1953.)

Kathy also married Dr. David Troxler. (Dr. David Troxler was born on Aug 26, 1948 in Salsbury, North Carolina and was baptized in Luthern.)

Jackie Retired from Hargrove Insurance Agency as a Claims Supervisor.She had also worked for the Veterans Administration-Insurance also as a clerk for the State Of Virginia State Department Of Health.

Jean married Lloyd Granville Smith on May 31, 1947 in Barton Heights Baptist Ch. Richmond, VA.(Lloyd Granville Smith was born on Jul 29, 1920 in Richmond , Va, died on Dec 7, 1993 in At home[hospice] Richmond, Virginia and was buried on Dec 9, 1993 in Signal Hill Cemetery Hanover, Virginia.)

They had the following children:

   85 M    i. Leslie Gene Smith was born on Oct 25, 1949.

Leslie married Elizabeth Victoria Crockett Smith Rn on Sep 20, 1980. (Elizabeth Victoria Crockett Smith Rn was born on Jan 31, 1954 in Tangier Island, Virginia.)

   86 M    ii. Rev. Wayne Lee Smith was born on Sep 17, 1952 in Arlington, Virginia.

Wayne married Kathryn Marie Smith Smith on Aug 2 in First Baptist Church Ashland, Ashland, Virginia. (Kathryn Marie Smith Smith was born on Mar 9, 1954.)

   87 M    iii. Barry Wade Smith was born on Sep 15, 1955.

Barry married Bernadine Denise Curtis Smith Rn.(Bernadine Denise Curtis Smith Rn. was born on Sep 9, 1957.)

   88 F    iv. Beth Diane Smith Harris was born on Sep 25, 1959 in McKinley Memorial Hospital, Trenton, New Jersey.

Beth married James Hartley Harris Jr. on Apr 24, 1982 in Chamberlayne Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. (James Hartley Harris Jr. was born on Jun 16, 1954.)

Stuart is a Baptist Minister and has been the pastor at different churches some located in the area that He went to school in.Such places as Arkansas and Kentucky. They are #1.Pisgar B.C. ,Fouke, AK. #2 Wicherville B.C. ,Wicherville,AK. ,#3Mt.Pine B.C. ,Mt.Pine AK.At this time college was over and He moved to Kentucky,#4 Thompsonville B.C. , Springfield,KY.#5 Deep Creek B.C. ,Rose Hill,KY. .Now the seminary is finished.#6 Lawrenceville B.C. ,Lawrenceville,VA.#7 Orange B.C. ,Orange VA.#8 Rosalind Hills B.C. ,Roanoke,VA.#9 Hillandale B.C. ,Adelphi,MD.#10 Cherokee Avenue B.C. ,Gaffney S.C..At this date, Stuart is retired but still serving as an intrim pastor.Stuart visited the Holy Land in June 1971 and when He returned told us how inspiring it was for Him.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Baptist Minister SBA. As a Baptist minister Stuart has held pastorates at many churches.He held some while in college and also while at the seminary in Arkadelphia,Arkansas.his churches were, #5 Lawrenceville B.C.,Lawrenceville,Va.#6 Deep Creek B.C.,Rose Hill,Ky.#7 Thompsonville B.C.,Springfield,Ky.#8 Mt.Pine B.C.,Mt.Pine,Ak.#9Wicherville B.C.,Wicherville,Ak.#10 Pisgah B.C.,Fouke,Ak.#11 Orange B.C.,Orange,Va.#12 Hillandale B.C.,Adelphi,Md.#13 Rosalind Hills B.C.,Roanoke,Va.#14 Cherokee Avenue B.C.,Gaffney,S.C.

Stuart married Margaret Jean Coons Kersey on Dec 21, 1951 in Jackson County, Austin, Indiana. (Margaret Jean Coons Kersey was born on Aug 11.)

They had the following children:

   89 F    i. Ruth Nanette Kersey Richardson was born on Aug 11, 1957.

Ruth married Phillip Marshall Richardson on Jun 27, 1977. (Phillip Marshall Richardson was born on Aug 27, 1957 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.)

   90 M    ii. Stuart Harrod Kersey was born on Jan 8, 1960.

Employed at Texaco Experiment Inc., Richmond Industrial Inc, Consumat Systems Inc.When Phil was born,A loaf of bread was .09Cnt.,A gallon of Milk was .56Cnt.,A Pound of Butter .46Cnt.,A New Ford Automobile $610.00,A Gallon of Gasoline .10Cnt.,The Average price for a New Home was $7,146.00.,The anual Income was $1,973.00 ,Phil was Born on a Wednesday,The Dow Jones Index was $236.30,An Oz. of Gold was $20.67,An Oz. of Silver was .38Cnt.Herbert C. Hoover was the President of The U.S.A.,Charles Curtis was Vice President.The popular Song was "Embraceable You".The Discovery of the Planet Pluto was just announced By Lowell Observatory.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation. ELEC. CONTROLS DESIGN ENG

John married Elizabeth Carmer Warren Kersey on Mar 11, 1950 in St. Lukes Episcopal Ch. Richmond, VA.(Elizabeth Carmer Warren Kersey was born on Dec 29, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia and was baptized in Jan 1932 in ST.Lukes Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.)

Elizabeth Carmer Warren Kersey is the daughter of Elmore Carmer Warren and Arhonton[Ora] Warren.She is the half sister of George Linwood Cottier and Walter Alvin Cottier Warren.Although Walter was not the son of Elmore Warren, Walter chose to change His name legally through court.This was never a problem for George since He was never legally employed.When betty was born, Bread was .08Cnt. Per Loaf,A gallon of Milk was .50Cnt.,A pound of Butter was .36Cnt.,A New Ford Automobile was $640.00,A gallon of Gasoline was .10Cnt.,Average price of a New Home was $6,796.00,Annual Income was $1,858.00.Betty was born on a Tuesday,Herbert C. Hoover was President of the U.S.A.,Charles Curtis was vice President.The popular Song was" Life is just a bowl of cherries".The Dow Jones Stock Index was $138.60.,An Oz. of Silver was 0.38Cnt.,An Oz. of Gold was $20.67,

They had the following children:

   91 M    i. John Phillip Kersey Jr. was born on Dec 23, 1955 in Richmond, Virginia/Grace Hospital and was baptized in Aug 1969 in Ashland, Virginia/Ashland Baptist Church.

JOHN ATTENDED HANOVER ACADEMY THRU 8TH.GRADE AND WAS AWARDED THE HEADMASTERS
AWARD AS AN OUTSTANDING STUDENT.HE WENT ON TO PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL AND
EARNED HIS H.S.DIPLOMA.John also attended Virginia Commonwealth University for two years.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation. TRUCK FARMER

John married Nancy Lee Wade Kersey on Jun 23, 1979 in Ashland, Virginia , Ashland Baptist Church. The marriage ended in divorce. (Nancy Lee Wade Kersey was born on May 20, 1954.)

+ 92 M    ii. Matthew Warren Kersey was born on Nov 28, 1965 in Richmond, Virginia. Retreat Hospital

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation. PURCHASING AGENT

2. Baptism; Barton Heights Baptist Ch. Richmond, VA.

Gerald married Nancy Lee Cobb Kersey on Mar 21, 1953 in Northside Baptist Ch. Richmond, Virginia. (Nancy Lee Cobb Kersey was born on Jun 26, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia and was baptized in Northside Baptist Ch. Richmond, VA..)

They had the following children:

   93 F    i. Duane Lee Kersey Blackwell was born on Jun 11, 1959 in Richmond, Va and was baptized in Lakeside Baptist Church Henrico Co. Virginia.

Duane married Jeffrey Mark Blackwell on May 9, 1981. (Jeffrey Mark Blackwell was born on May 16, 1960 and was baptized in Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia.)

   94 M    ii. Dr. David Leonard Kersey was born on Nov 19, 1960 in Richmond , Va and was baptized in Lakeside Baptist Church Henrico Co. Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Medical Degree; May 10, 1987; University Of Virginia.

   95 F    iii. Sandra Ann Kersey Mc Peak Rn was born on Oct 25, 1961 in Richmond , Va and was baptized in Lakeside Baptist Church Henrico Co. Virginia.

Sandra married Mark David Mc Peak on Jun 26, 1982 in Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. (Mark David Mc Peak was born on Nov 24, 1959.)

Donald retired from the Virginia Army National Guard with 22 Years service, with the rank of Major.He holds an honoray title of Lieutenant Colonel.,

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation. INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR

Donald married Helen Cree Bobbitt Kersey on Oct 13, 1956 in First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. (Helen Cree Bobbitt Kersey was born on May 23, 1937 in Norlina, North, Carolina and was baptized in First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia.)

They had the following children:

   96 F    i. Linda Page Kersey Harris Samimi was born on Jul 18, 1962 in Richmond Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Virginia and was baptized Baptised in Christian [Disiples of Christ] Ashland, Virginia.

Linda married Francis Marcellus Harris III on Sep 12, 1981 in Slash Christian Church, Hanover County , Virginia. (Francis Marcellus Harris III was born on Aug 4, 1962.)

Linda also married Hooman Samimi on Nov 21, 1987 in Denver, Colorado. (Hooman Samimi was born on Mar 28, 1962 in Tehran, Iran and was baptized in Bahai Faith.)

71. Howard M. Traylor Sr..

They had the following children:

   97 M    i. Howard Traylor Jr.

Virginig married Hill Q. Ernest.

They had the following children:

+ 98 F    i. Penny Lee Ernest Stanley

Lilian married Walter Lee Owens Sr. in 1951.

They had the following children:

   99 M    i. Walter Lee Owens Jr.

   100 M    ii. Steve Owens .

   101 F    iii. JoAnn Owens .