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1765 - 1855 (90 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
3. | William James Gravitt (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in 1827 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 09 Jun 1865 in Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., Maryland . Notes:
William James Gravitt, 3rd infantry died in June 1865 at Point Lookout after being captured during Lee's Retreat. He was 38 years old and had a newborn son and 5 other young children.
William married Lucy Ann Woody. Lucy (daughter of John Woody and Nancy Betts) was born in 1834; died on 15 Jul 1882 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Martha Ann "Molly" Gravitt was born in c 1860 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 8. William Hubert Gravitt was born before 9 Jun 1865 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1944 in Danville, Virginia.
- 9. Samuel Gravitt was born in Dec 1862 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 10. John S. Gravitt was born in c. 1863 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1924.
- 11. Nannie S. Gravitt was born on 14 Apr 1863 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in Bef. 1924.
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5. | Martha Gravitt (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in c 1835. Notes:
Birth:
possibly born in Halifax County, Virginia or in Caswell County, North Carolina.
Martha married James A. P. Green. James was born in c 1830 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Sallie Frances Green was born on 2 Oct 1852 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 7 Apr 1936 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.
- 13. Walter Green was born in 1852 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 14. Martha Sue Green was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 15. James W. Green was born in c 1857 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 16. Nat F. Green was born in c 1860 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 17. Robert Green was born in 1863 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 18. Mary E. Green was born in 1866 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 19. Joseph H. Green was born in 1868 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
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Generation: 4
8. | William Hubert Gravitt (3.William3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born before 9 Jun 1865 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1944 in Danville, Virginia. William married Sallie Stella Green before 1887 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Sallie was born about 1870. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. John A. Gravitt was born in Mar 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 26. Lillie Lee Gravitt was born in Jul 1890 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1913 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Leemont Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
- 27. Pearl Gravitt was born in 1893 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 28. Willie E. Gravitt was born in Apr 1897 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 29. Marion Gravitt was born in Apr 1896 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 26 Jun 1913.
- 30. Elsie Gravitt was born in 1899 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 31. Clyde Gravitt was born in 1914; died on 01 Sep 1987.
- 32. Harold Otis Gravitt was born on 12 Mar 1916; died on 04 Dec 1918.
- 33. Lloyd Gravitt was born in 1917.
- 34. Ruby Gravitt was born in 1919.
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12. | Sallie Frances Green (5.Martha3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born on 2 Oct 1852 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 7 Apr 1936 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia. Sallie married George Turner Carter in 1885. George (son of William George "Buck" Carter and Elizabeth Patience Turner) was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Harvey "Harry" Angle Carter was born on 04 Jul 1887 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 05 Jul 1971 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 37. Mary Susan Carter was born on 20 Jul 1888 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 13 Jan 1968 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 38. Minnie Lea Carter was born in May 1890 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died after 1940.
- 39. George Lewis Carter was born on 18 Nov 1891 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 May 1961 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 40. Sallie F. Carter was born in Dec 1893; died after 1940.
- 41. Addie Mae Carter was born in Jun 1896; died after 1940.
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14. | Martha Sue Green (5.Martha3, 2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. Notes:
I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013
George T. Carter had two wives. Susie Gravitt is found on the death certificate as the mother of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.. Both George and Susie are listed as having been from Halifax County, Virginia. Later investigation shows the marriage record as Martha S. Green.
His second wife, Sallie Fanny Green is likely the sister of his first wife. In 1924 she inherits money from her uncle, John King Gravitt and the 4 children of Geo. T. Carter and Sue Green are listed as heirs in this will, as well. By 1930 George T. Carter is listed as widower on the census.
Sue Green (Carter) is mentioned in the will of John King Gravitt and listed as deceased. Her children with George T. Carter are listed as heirs.
Lisa Marable lisa.lisa046@gmail.com
I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter
(1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874-1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch
United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F.are also buried there. Have you been there? I am trying
to get more info. on their life --I know they were farmers and I believe William G Sr. owned a store for awhile. I will see what I have for Susie but I Have spent more time on Sallie F and her line. Was Susie's name Martha Green? If so she may have been Sallie F's sister. I know she had a
sister named Martha. If so you are going to be excited with your find I know I was living in Halifax Co. I have to look at my info and email you back with Sallie F's father and mother then maybe you can search a line. William Leigh Green (1832 and Susan H Gravitt (1832-1860) and they did have a daughter named Martha.
Name:
Susie Green marries George T. Carter about 1872; they have 4 children and he marries Sally Fanny Green around 1885.
Died:
In 1886 George is married to Sally Fannie Green.
Martha Sue Green married George T. Carter in 1872. She is the daughter of Martha Gravitt and James Green. Martha Gravitt is the sister of John King Gravitt and William James Gravitt who married the Woody sisters. Sue is mentioned in the Will of John King Gravitt.
Martha married George Turner Carter on 4 Jan 1872 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.. George (son of William George "Buck" Carter and Elizabeth Patience Turner) was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. William Green Carter, Sr. was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
- 43. Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
- 44. James T. Carter was born in 1876 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
- 45. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Carter was born on 03 Nov 1877 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 12 Jul 1970 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
- 46. George Carter was born in 1879 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
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