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     Elizabeth Gravelle married James Patchell.¹

     Benjamin Franklin Gravely was born in August 1884 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Henry Clay Gravely and Ann Hope Thomas. Benjamin Franklin Gravely died in 1970.

     Benjamin Franklin Gravely was born on 8 November 1818 at Henry Co., VA. He married Julia Caroline Thomas, daughter of John Watkins Thomas and Nancy Watkins, in 1845. Benjamin Franklin Gravely died on 23 February 1882 at Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA, at age 63. He was buried in February 1882 at Benjamin Franklin Gravely Cemetery, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 75484213.

     Elizabeth Gravely was born circa 1926 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹

     Elsie Marian Gravely was born on 30 January 1865 at Piittsylvania Co., VA. She was the daughter of Spottswood Franklin Gravely and Alice A. Williams. Elsie Marian Gravely married Henry Dupuy Reamey, son of Capt. Peter Randolph Reamey and Sarah Jane Waller, on 26 April 1888 at Henry Co., VA. Elsie Marian Gravely died on 6 August 1911 at Danville, VA, at age 46. She was buried in August 1911 at Green Hill Cemetery, Danville, VA.

     Frank Gravely was born circa 1924 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹

     Harold Gravely was born in 1896. He was the son of Henry Clay Gravely and Ann Hope Thomas. Harold Gravely died in 1958.

     Harry Clay Gravely was born on 12 May 1918 at Henry Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹ Harry Clay Gravely lived on 10 April 1940 at Hopewell City, VA, Engineer for oil company. He married Ethel Jordan, daughter of William Jasper Jordan and Mattie Payne Copenhaver, on 19 April 1941 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. Harry Clay Gravely died on 7 August 1989 at age 71. He was buried in August 1989 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 139576130.

     Henry Clay Gravely was also known as "Harry". He was born on 6 June 1857 at Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Gravely and Julia Caroline Thomas. Henry Clay Gravely married Ann Hope Thomas, daughter of Christopher Yancey Thomas and Mary Ann Reamey. Henry Clay Gravely died on 21 January 1942 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 84. He was buried in January 1942 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 33679977.

     Hope Thomas Gravely was born on 19 December 1898 at Martinsville City, Henry Co., VA. She was the daughter of Henry Clay Gravely and Ann Hope Thomas. Hope Thomas Gravely married Merrill Clifford Leibensberger, son of Oliver Leibensberger and Dorothea E. Engleman, on 25 April 1922 at Henry Co., VA. Hope Thomas Gravely lived between 1935 and 1940 at Richmond, VA.¹ She died on 31 March 1985 at Richmond, Henrico Co., VA, at age 86.

     John Thomas Gravely was born on 1 May 1849 at Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Gravely and Julia Caroline Thomas. John Thomas Gravely married Elizabeth Montgomery Stuart on 27 October 1886. John Thomas Gravely died on 26 March 1893 at Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA, at age 43.

     Julian Stuart Gravely was born on 1 September 1887 at Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA. He was the son of John Thomas Gravely and Elizabeth Montgomery Stuart. Julian Stuart Gravely married Virginia Dew. Julian Stuart Gravely died on 10 November 1947 at age 60. He was buried in November 1947 at East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Findagrave #100665533.

     Julian Stuart Gravely Jr. was born on 11 February 1913 at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. He was the son of Julian Stuart Gravely and Virginia Dew. Julian Stuart Gravely Jr. began military service on 28 April 1941 WW II service, enlisted, U.S. Navy Reserve, Lieut., served aboard USS Hope, released 15 NOV 1945. He married Jean Grosvenor Parker on 8 February 1942 at St. Johns Co., FL. Julian Stuart Gravely Jr. and Jean Grosvenor Parker were divorced in 1946 at St. Johns Co., FL; Jean remarried to Lester E. Waterbury in 1949. Julian Stuart Gravely Jr. died on 12 November 1983 at age 70. He was buried in November 1983 at East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Findagrave #38194569.

     Nancy Gravely was born on 28 December 1915 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹ Nancy Gravely married Henry Evander Gilliam, son of Harry Edward Gilliam and Dorothy Alice Turpin, on 9 January 1943 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. Nancy Gravely married James Edward Shank. Nancy Gravely died on 22 February 2013 at Lynchburg, VA, at age 97 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Nancy Gravely Shank, 97, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg.

She was born in Martinsville, on December 28, 1915, the daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sadie Mullins Gravely. She was the widow of J. Edward Shank of Goode.

Nancy graduated from Martinsville High School and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Afterward she taught school briefly in Dalton, Georgia, and Martinsville. In 1941, she married Henry E. Gilliam, Jr. ("Van"). They lived in Norfolk during the war, afterward returning to reside in Lynchburg.

She was a member of St. John's Church, and active in the Junior League.

Through her love of laughter and big heart, "Big" managed to survive the continuous jokes of her first husband Van, and the raising of her daughter, Nancy Gravely Gilliam ("Little"), of Sagle, Idaho and even her son Henry E. Gilliam III("Harry") of Round Hill, VA. She is also survived by her stepson, Charles Shank, currently in Afghanistan, her adopted daughter Lucia Cucullu of NY, her sister Sadie Hay Hampson("Puff"0 of Franklin, MI, hers sister, Virginia Hufford ("Deeda") of Richmond, her sister Elizabeth Starling Gravely ("Betsy") of Martinsville, a surfeit of nieces and nephews, and a plethora of grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Richard, Harry, King, Frank and Robert Gravely.

After a successful stint peddling gas appliances to the unsuspecting masses for the Lynchburg Gas Company, Nancy joined her husband Van in running an employment agency in Lynchburg. After her husband's death in the early 1970's she continued running that business, Snelling & Snelling, until her retirement in the early 80's.

She was a constant lover of wildlife, especially anything even remotely resembling a bluebird. Eventually, in order to move to Westminster-Canterbury when she was 87 age was persuaded to part with her beloved cat, Sparkie, who also shared her love bluebirds.

At Westminster her kindness and constant sense of humor in the face of life's ever present challenges touched many and created many friends.

A private interment will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel at Westminster-Canterbury, 501 VES Road, Lynchburg at 2pm, Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to the Martha Fischer Fund, (c/o Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, 101 Paulette Circle, Ste. B Lynchburg, VA 24502) of the Lynchburg Humane Society, Inc. (3305 Naval Reserve Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501).

She was buried in February 2013 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 124421267.

     Paul Gravely was born in 1893. He was the son of Henry Clay Gravely and Ann Hope Thomas. Paul Gravely died in 1967.

     Reginald Whitten Gravely was born on 2 October 1919 at Henry Co., VA, Per WW II draft registration. Some public sources indicate a 1920 birth year, however Reginald is listed on the 1920 census, taken in January, and is shown as three months old. DLB 2017.¹ He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹ Reginald Whitten Gravely began military service on 3 February 1941 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, WW II service, U.S. Army National Guard. He married Zella Davis Townes, daughter of Benjamin Marshall Townes and Zulah Davis, on 27 April 1946 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. Reginald Whitten Gravely died on 9 January 1978 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 58.

     Richard Pleasants Gravely was born on 24 September 1886 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Henry Clay Gravely and Ann Hope Thomas. Richard Pleasants Gravely married Sarah Hay Mullins, daughter of Judge Henry Green Mullins and Ann Whitten McCabe, on 30 April 1915 at Henry Co., VA.
Note: THE HENRY BULLEIN, Tue., Sept. 8, 1925, p. 2 [edited].

DONT STAND BACK.

Dig Down In Your Pocket And Give.

The opportunity is now present for the completion of the hard surface road between Martinsville and Fieldale, a link urgently needed for the good and progress of out city. At present a plan is on foot whereby the city of Martinsville guarantees $13,400.00 on the project, provided the citizens of the city subscribe $6,000; the total cost of building the road being $19,400.00. We are gratified to say the response to the appeal for funds from some quarters has been exceedingly good, while others have a tendency to lag behind, and a great many yet to be heard from. There is no question about the importance and necessity of building this piece of hard surface road; its urgent need being recognized by all of us - - and, THE QUICKER WE RAISE THE MONEY, THE SOONER WE GET THE ROAD. The time to act is NOW - - it is simply a case of PUTTING UP or SHUTTING UP about the bumps, broken springs, etc., and the otherwise terrible condition of this road. Scan the list of contributors below. If you name does not appear, get busy and say what you will give. Below we publish a partial list of the contributors to date and the amounts given. Additions to this list will be published later in the Bulletin: Roberts Drug Co. $20, S. A. Hooker $20, E. A. Fulcher $20, W. B. Dudley $20, H. D. Whittle $20, Glen Eden Pool $20, Wm. M. Whittle $20, C. M. Prillaman $20, O. V. Huskey $20, Sam Cardwell $20, T. H. Morris Lumber Co. $20, J. H. Morrison $25, Astor Café $25, Lewis Beckner $25, D. S. Davis $50, T. C. Matthews $60, R. P. Gravely $40, S. Heiner $75, T. G. Burch & Co., $50, K. C. Whittle $100, H. A. Ford & Co.$100, W. A. Brown Tobacco Co. $50, O. D. Ford Motor Co. $100, Williamson & Hedecock $100, C. T. Womack $25, Aaron Bros $100, Piedmont Creamery Co. $100, C. W. Holt & Co., $50, M. Berlin $10, A. Globman $25, T. E. Gravely & Co. $10, Sam Kolodny $25, Lester Lumber Co. $100, Va. Furniture Co. $50, Lester Live Stock & Grain Co., $50, H. A. Richardson $25, G. A. Brown $20, J. W. F. Beckner $25, S. P. Smith Jr. $15, J. C. Hooker $50, Geo. H. Marshall $10, Dr. G. B Dudley Jr. $10, M. Schottland $50, D. H. Pannill $25, Nick Prillaman $20, W. T. Walton $5, C. S. Williamson $5, M. B. Whitlow $5, J. W. Minter $5, A. D. Witten $50, J. M. Shackelford $50, H. N. Dyer $10, A. T. Jones 410, James Riddle $10, T. Calvin Martin $2.50, N. S. Goode $5, J. C. Shockley $5, Leonard Davis $10, Fred J. Faddis $5, A. J. Hooker $10, H. B. Byrd $10, O. M. Meeks $5, E. H. Brewer (Sanitary Café) $5, C. W. Bond (Sanitary Café) $2.50, H. W. Stultz $10, H. L. Turner $10, B. M. Minter $5, J. W. Townes $10, Jack Snead $20, N. S. Goode $5, J. W. Hamilton $10, W. C. Shumate $5, R. E. Tuggle $10, Jud Hagwood $5, S. R. Pannill & Co. $75, R. B. Semple $10, H. G. Hammond $10, J. R. Wade $10, C. P. Kearfott & Son $30, H. C. Gravely $25, Sol Goode $5.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS PAID FOR BY THE O. D. FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

Richard Pleasants Gravely died on 18 September 1962 at age 75. He was buried in September 1962 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 33722499.

     Richard Pleasants Gravely III was born on 17 April 1937. He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely Jr. and Bennie Hazel Martin. Richard Pleasants Gravely III died on 5 September 1949 at age 12. He was buried in September 1949 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 33680030.

     Richard Pleasants Gravely Jr. was born on 30 March 1914 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins. Richard Pleasants Gravely Jr. married Bennie Hazel Martin, daughter of Edward Davis Martin and Sally Clarke Mays, on 14 June 1936 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. Richard Pleasants Gravely Jr. married Anne Carter Lee on 5 July 1986. Richard Pleasants Gravely Jr. died on 4 October 1988 at Roanoke City, VA, at age 74. He was buried in October 1988 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 6572711.

     Robert Gravely was born circa 1926 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹

     Sarah Hay Gravely was also known as "Puff". She was born on 17 February 1921 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹ Sarah Hay Gravely married Robert Joseph Hampson, son of Richard Burrell Hampson and Maud Jaquins, on 5 October 1946 at Martinsville City, VA.

     Spottswood Franklin Gravely married Alice A. Williams.

     Virginia Gravely was born circa 1923 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins.¹

     Wilhelmina Graver married Andrew Henry Vogel.

     Harriet Graverson was born on 28 March 1909 at Nebraska. She married Thomas B. Patterson, son of William H. Patterson and Julia Hunt Gillmore, on 1 July 1932 at Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, no children as of April, 1940. Harriet Graverson died in December 1988 at age 79.

     Alice M. Graves was born circa 1906 at Sedgwick Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Graves and Lillian May Armstrong.¹

     Ashley Graves was born in 1800 at Massachusetts. He married Jenima Gunn. Ashley Graves died on 16 December 1867 at Licking Co., OH. He was buried in December 1867 at Old Colony Burying Ground, Granville, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #19662210.

     Bennie Mayford Graves was born on 4 February 1900 at Loudon Co., TN. He was the son of William Graves and Elizabeth Rogers. Bennie Mayford Graves married Mary Dalene Windle, daughter of Alonzo Ogetta Windle and Mary Jane Clark, on 19 November 1922 at Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN. Bennie Mayford Graves died in 1974 at Anthony, Harper Co., KS.

     Blanche Graves was born circa 1908 at Sedgwick Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Graves and Lillian May Armstrong.¹

     Carolyn Graves was also known as "Carrie". She was born on 8 March 1874; daughter of William H. and Jennie Frances (Montgomery) Graves. She married Fourth Pattee Starr, son of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley. Carolyn Graves died on 25 October 1966 at age 92. She was buried in October 1966 at Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis Co., MO, Findagrave #7969260.