| Name |
Thenia Lavenia Hendren [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] |
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| Nickname |
Venie |
| Birth |
27 Aug 1872 |
, Brushy Mountain Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA  [3, 4, 6] |
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| Census: Federal |
8 Jun 1880 |
, Brushy Mountain Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [10] |
- 1) A. E. Hendren, head, white male age 45, farming, born in NC, parents born in NC
2) Charlotte M. Hendren, wife, white female age 44, keeping house, born in NC, parents born in NC
3) Loueasy C. Hendren, daughter, single white female age 17, cannot read or write, born in NC
4) Edward Hendren, son, single white male age 15, works on farm, born in NC
5) Loucinda E. Hendren, daughter, single white female age 13, born in NC
6) Jahu J. Hendren, son, single white male age 10, born in NC
7) Thena L. Hendren, daughter, single white female age 7, born in NC
8) Ailcy Hendren, daughter, single white female age 5, born in NC
9) Dora Hendren, daughter, single white female age 1, born in NC
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| Census: Federal |
15 Jun 1900 |
, Brushy Mountain Township, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [11] |
- 1) Marcus Gilreath, head, white male age 36, married 9 years, born Apr 1864 in NC, parents born in NC, farmer, rented farm #86
2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 27, mother of 4 kids, all living, born Aug 1872 in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN
3) Lundia T. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 8, born Jul 1891 in NC, attended school 2 months
4) Wade H. Gilreath, son, single white male age 5, born Jun 1894 in NC
5) Bryant J. Gilreath, son, single white male age 3, born Oct 1896 in NC
6) Chloe V. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 2, born Feb 1898 in NC
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| Move |
Between Nov 1902 and Feb 1904 |
10th Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [12] |
| Census: Federal |
Apr 1910 |
10th Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [13] |
- 1) Marcus L. Gilreath, head, white male age 46, married 19 years, born in NC, parents born in NC, shoe maker, own shop, rents a house
2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 37, mother of 5 kids, 4 living, born in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN
3) Lundy T. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 18, born in NC, sales lady, attended school
4) Wade H. Gilreath, son, single white male age 15, born in NC, attended school
5) Jennings B. Gilreath, son, single white male age 13, born in NC, attended school
6) Clora V. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 11, born in NC, attended school
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| Religion |
From 13 Aug 1918 to 8 Oct 1945 |
First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [4, 5, 14] |
| First Baptist Church |
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| Census: Federal |
1920 |
- Thenia Gilreath was not listed with her husband and children in the 1920 census. It is not known whether this was simply an oversight on the part of the census taker, or if she was away on a visit. I could not find her elsewhere either.
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| News Article |
2 Mar 1922 |
Carter's Weekly (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
page 9, column 1
"Mr. Bryan Gilreath is very ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath." |
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| Directory Listing |
Jun 1925 |
700 B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
Gilreath's Shoe Shop, B. Street.
Gilreath Electric Shop, 700 B. Street.
Gilreath, M. L. Shoe Shop. 700 B Street.
Gilreath, Mrs. M. L.
Gilreath, Byran. [sic]
Gilreath, Clo |
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| Census: Federal |
9 Apr 1930 |
B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [15] |
- 1) Marcus L. Gilreath, head, white male age 65, owns a $10,000 home and has a radio, married at age 26, born in NC, parents born in NC, proprietor of shoe repair shop, not a veteran
2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 57, married at age 18, born in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN
3) Jennings B. Gilreath, son, white male age 33, born in NC, express agent for Southern Railway, not a veteran
4) Linda? Honda?, boarder, single white female age 22, born in NC, parents born in NC, stenographer for upholstry factory
5) Grace Poe, boarder, single white female age 20, born in NC, parents born in NC, sales lady for 5&10 store
6) J.A. Stenkel?, boarder, single white male age 47, born in NC, parents born in NC, shoe repairer at shoe shop, not a veteran
7) John F. Rhodes, boarder, white male age 49, married at 37, born in NC, parents born in NC, salesman for wholesale grocery store, not a veteran
8) Lunda T. Rhodes, boarder, white female age 38, married at 26, born in NC, parents born in NC, stenographer for wholesale grocery store
9) Bessie C. Rhodes, boarder, single white female age 10, born in NC, parents born in NC
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| News Article |
19 Feb 1933 |
Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper), Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA |
"Sewing Club Meets
A delightful and profitable evening was spent by the members of the Busy Bee Sewing Club on Monday when Miss Lunda Hendren was hostess to the club and a few invited friends at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath. A happy hour of needlework and conversation was enjoyed, followed by tempting refreshments. Lovely blooming plants and fern were attractively arranged in the home." |
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| News Article |
19 Feb 1933 |
News and Record (newspaper), Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA |
page 19, column 2
"A delightful and profitable evening was spent by the members of the Busy Bee Sewing Club Monday when Miss Lunda Henderson [sic] was hostess to the club and a few invited friends at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath." |
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| News Article |
26 Oct 1933 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
"T. E. L. Class Meets With Mrs. Gilreath
The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist church had sixteen members in attendance at its October business and social meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath. Mrs. George Campbell, president, held the chair for the usual business sessions. The devotional service was led by Mrs. W. F. Jones. A pleasant social hour followed the meeting at which time the hostess assisted by Mrs. John Rhodes served delightful refreshments." |
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| News Article |
19 Nov 1934 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| “Mrs. M. L. Gilreath is a patient at the Wilkes Hospital, where she is being treated for painful injuries received in a fall at her home here a week ago. Her condition has somewhat improved, friends will be glad to learn.” |
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| News Article |
27 May 1935 |
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| News Article |
30 May 1935 |
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| News Article |
17 Jun 1935 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| "To Miss Dorothy DeLaney, of Charlotte, Mrs. Kent Thomas, of Flushing, N. Y. and Miss Annie Ruth Tomlinson, a bride to be, Mrs. Hutchens presented lovely gifts. Miss DeLaney was a house guest of her sister, Mrs. Hodges, and Mrs. Thomas is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath." |
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| News Article |
27 Jul 1935 |
USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street |
"Baptist Circles Held Fine Meetings This Week
Six circles of the North Wilkesboro Baptist church have held splendid meetings this week with much interest being shown in their work.
...
Mrs. M. L. Gilreath was hostess to the members of Circle No. 2, Tuesday afternoon with seven members in attendance. Mrs. Gilreath led the devotional, Mrs. A. C. Dennis taught the mission study, and Mrs. J. I. Myers presided for routine business." |
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| News Article |
12 Sep 1935 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| "Mrs. Kent Thomas, of Flushing, N. Y. is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath." |
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| News Article |
25 Nov 1935 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
"Popular Young Couple Feted at Oyster Supper
Miss Lunda Hendren and Miss Manie Brewer were hostesses Friday evening at 7 o'clock serving an oyster supper to a number of their friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath on B Street, honoring Miss Joyce Wellborn and Harry Pearson." |
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| News Article |
16 Aug 1936 |
Greensboro Daily News (newspaper), Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA |
page 19, column 5
"Misses Rosa Billings, Lunda Hendren, Manie Brewer, and Mrs. Harry Pearson combined hospitality last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath honoring Misses Gertrude and Grace Masencup, of Winston-Salem, who were their guests over the week-end." |
| News Article |
21 Dec 1936 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| "Mrs. T. K. Thomas, of Long Island, New York, is here on a visit with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, and other relatives." |
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| News Article |
10 May 1937 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| "Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes, Mrs. M. L. Gilreath and Mrs. Hege McNiell visited Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes' daughter, Miss Bessie Chloe Rhodes, and Mrs. McNiell's daughter, Miss Margaret McNiell, students of Women's College located in Greensboro." |
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| News Article |
12 Aug 1937 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
| "Mr. and Mrs. T. Kent Thomas, of New York, have been here visiting relatives, having spent a couple of weeks in Florida before coming to North Wilkesboro. Mr. Thomas has returned home but Mrs. Thomas is remaining for a longer visit with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Gilreath and other relatives." |
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| News Article |
15 Jan 1939 |
Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper), Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA |
page 23, column 6
"Business Girls Meet
With Miss Lunda Hendren and Mrs. Warner Miller as hostesses at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath the members of the Business Girls' Sewing Club were entertained. Following a period of needle work and conversation the hostess served refreshments." |
| Directory Listing |
1939-1940 |
702 B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [16] |
| "Gilreath Vinnie H (wid Marcus L), h 702 B" |
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| Census: Federal |
26 Apr 1940 |
387 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA |
1) Gilreath, Luvina, head, widowed white female, 67, 7th grade, born in NC, owns a $6,000 house,
2) Rhoades, Lunda, daughter, married white female, 45, 1 year college, born in NC, bookkeeper at furniture shop, $1350/year
3) Kerbaugh, Bessie C., granddaughter, married white female, 20, 4 years college, born in NC
4) Kerbaugh, Shoun, grandson, married white male, 21, 2 years college, born in TN
5) Wilson, Anna B., maid, single white female, 20, 6th grade, born in NC, rents, $150/year
6) Brewer, Manie, lodger, single white female, 36, 1 year college, born in NC, clerical at hosiery mill, $1200/year |
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| News Article |
22 Sep 1940 |
Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper), Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA |
page 21, column 5
"Matrons Contract Club
Miss Mamie Brewer was hostess to the members of the Young Matrons Contract Club at the home of Mrs. M. L. Gilreath. Four tables were arranged for play in a setting of fall blossoms. Mrs. Harry Pearson was the winner of the top-score prize while the low-score award went to Mrs. Bryan Collins. A dessert course preceded play." |
| Death |
8 Oct 1945 |
702 B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [4, 5, 6] |
- Venie died of cancer of the thyroid gland with metastasis to the lungs. She chewed snuff. This could have been a contributory factor. According to a 1983 interview with her daughter Chloe, Venie's neck became very enlarged. She was treated with "deep seated x-rays" and the swelling went away for a time.
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| Obituary |
10 Oct 1945 |
News and Record (newspaper), Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA |
"Mrs. Venie Hendren Gilreath
North Wilkesboro, October 9.-
Funeral for Mrs. Venie Hendren Gilreath, 76, of this city, will be held Wednesday at 11 a. m. at First Baptist church. Mrs. Gilreath, died at her home here Monday following a lingering illness. Surviving Mrs. Gilreath are two daughters and one son, Mrs. John Rhodes and Bryan Gilreath, of North Wilkesboro, and Mrs. T. K. Thomas, of Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y." |
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| Obituary |
10 Oct 1945 |
Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper), Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA |
page 3, column 1
"Mrs. M. L. Gilreath
North Wilkesboro. -Funeral service for Mrs. Venie Hendren Gilreath, widow of M. L. Gilreath of this city, will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gilreath, 73, died at her home here Monday following a lingering illness. Surviving are two daughters and one son: Mrs. John Rhodes and Bryan Gilreath of North Wilkesboro, and Mrs. T. K. Thomas, of Woodhaven, Long Island, N. Y. Last rites will be conducted by her pastor, Dr. David E. Browning." |
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| Burial |
10 Oct 1945 |
Mountlawn Memorial Park, Fairplains, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [4, 5, 6] |
- Mountlawn Memorial Park, Fairplains (North Wilkesboro Township), Wilkes County, North Carolina, grave marker for Thenia Lavenia Hendren Gilreath, section H, lot 18, space 2, photographed by Gail Rich Nestor, 13 Jan 2004.
Inscription:
THENIA LOUVENA
GILREATH
AUG. 27, 1872
OCT. 6, 1945
[Marcus Leander and Thenia Lavenia Hendren Gilreath were originally buried at a cemetery known as "the Baptist Cemetery," which was located at the corner of 6th and J Streets in North Wilkesboro. At some point after 1945, the cemetery became unkempt and the city decided to take it over. They renamed it the North Wilkesboro City Cemetery.
After 1945, the bodies of Marcus Leander and Thenia Lavenia Hendren Gilreath were presumably moved north of town to the Mountlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (which opened in 1945). There is no record of the transfer, but their grave markers are in place only at Mountlawn, where their children are also buried.
Venie's grave marker shows a death date of 6 Oct 1945, but her death certificate and obituary both show that she died Monday 8 Oct 1945. Because the stone was erected some time after her death, there must have been a mix-up by the engraver.
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| Obituary |
11 Oct 1945 |
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA [5] |
| "Mrs. Gilreath Is Taken By Death: Funeral service for Mrs. Venie Hendren Gilreath, wife of the late M. L. Gilreath, of this city, was held Wednesday, 11 a. m., at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Gilreath, age 73, died at her home here Monday about noon following a lingering illness. Surviving Mrs. Gilreath are two daughters and one son, Mrs. John Rhodes and Bryan Gilreath, of North Wilkesboro; and Mrs. T. K. Thomas, of Woodhaven, Long Island, N. Y. Mrs. Gilreath was a member of a well known family. She was a daughter of the late Enza and Matilda Hendren. Last rites were conducted by her pastor, Dr. David E. Browning. Interment was in the Baptist Cemetery." |
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| Person ID |
I274 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
27 Oct 2023 |
1872 - 1945 (73 years)
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
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