SMITH Mary R.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Molly
• Name: Molly

Family/Spouse: PETTWAY James R.. James (son of PETTWAY Joel R. and PETTWAY Ella (Emma) Jane --Unknown--) was born on 5 May 1852 in Sussex County, VA; died on 16 Mar 1911 in Prince George County, VA; was buried in Prince George County, VA (Family Homeplace). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. PETTWAY Edward Franklin and died.
2. PETTWAY Herbert and died.
3. PETTWAY Ella Jane and died.
4. PETTWAY Ada was born on 16 Nov 1875; died on 21 Jan 1955.
5. PETTWAY James H. was born about 1878; and died.
6. PETTWAY Mary Alice was born on 9 Oct 1880; died on 20 Jun 1960.
7. PETTWAY Vira L. was born on 21 Nov 1888; died on 25 Mar 1964.

Notes:

They came to the Petersburg area from Shippenburg, Pa (N40° 03.010' W77° 31.184') most likely in the early 1850s, when they were relatively young people, perhaps newly weds. They were most likely born in the 1830s. He was involved in railroad construction, having had a part in the building of the Shippenburg, Chambersburg (N39° 56.231' W77° 39.672' ) lines in Pa, before coming to Virginia.

They were the parents of 4 daughters, who were most likely all born after they came to Virginia.

Joseph married NORTHINGTON Martha Jane. Martha was born in 1823; died before 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1880, Prince George County, VA; Seamtress

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Occupation:
Living with James and Mary Smith Pettaway