Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameNannie Gay Brooks 
Birth10 Nov 1912, King and Queen County, Virginia
Death14 Oct 2007, Essex County, Virginia
Burial20 Oct 2007, Essex Cemetery, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Soc. Sec. #223-58-3076
FatherJonathan Woodie Brooks (1888-1980)
MotherDorinda Annie Brizendine (~1896-)
Documentation
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On 10 November 1912, Nannie Gay Brooks was born in King and Queen County, Virgnia, at Carlton’s Store post office. She was female, first child, parents were married. Father was John Woodie Brooks, white, 24 at the time of birth, born in Essex County, Virginia. Mother was Dorinda Ann Brizendine, white, 18 at the time of birth, born in Essex County, Virginia. [Delayed Certificate of Birth, Commonwealth of Virginia, 27043, dated 14 September 1959.]
1920 U.S. Census, Virginia, King and Queen County, Stevensville
Enumeration District 64, Sheet 7A
Farm, Dwelling 120, Family 120
Brooks, Woodie, head, owner, mortgaged, male, white, 32, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer on general farm, employer
Brooks, Annie, wife, female, white, 24, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Nannie G., daughter, female, white, 7, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Brooks, Irene, daughter, female, white, 5, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Brooks, James E., son, male, white, 2, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
1930 U.S. Census, Virginia, King and Queen County, Stevensville Magisterial District
Enumeration District 49-6, Sheet 9A
Dwelling 171, Family 176
Brooks, John W., head, owns home, family lives on farm, male, white, 43, married, age at first marriage 24, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer on general farm, owner, at work previous day, not a veteran
Brooks, Annie, wife, female, white, 36, married, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Nannie, daughter, female, white, 17, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Irene, daughter, female, white, 15, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, James E., son, male, white, 12, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
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Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
Anne Webb spent last Thursday night with Annie Laura Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Davis’ mother, Mrs. J. W. Brooks, is right sick at this writing. We hope she will be feeling much better soon.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 October 1948, page 4.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore, Md., are spending some time in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and daughter attended the revival service at Providence Church on Sunday night.
[The Rappahannock Times, 24 August 1950, page 4.]
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Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and daughter and Mrs. Ryland Mitchell and sons were among those from here attending the show at Tappahannock High School on last Friday night. It was enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp, of Baltimore, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Mrs. Joseph Davis has not been feeling so well lately. Do hope she feels better soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper and family, of Coruch, called in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis on Sunday night.
[The Rappahannock Times, 1 March 1951, page 5.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball, Mr. Billy Ball and Mrs. Norman Edwards and son visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 April 1952, page 4.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 August 1952, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., paid a surprise visit in the home of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 9 October 1952, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore, Md., are spending a part of their vacation in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 3 September 1953.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore spent the week-end in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 December 1953.]
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Mrs. Elvin Eanes, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Miss Annie Laura Davis, spent Wednesday of last week in Richmond. Mrs. Davis had an oppointment [sic] with her doctor.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis, of Baltimore [sic], spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mr. Joseph Davis celebrated his birthday on Sunday. We wish for him many more happy birthdays.
[The Rappahannock Time, 15 April 1954, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., are spending this week in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Miss Annie Laura Davis is on vacation this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 2 September 1954, page 1.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 26 May 1955, page 6.]
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Mrs. Joseph Davis is spending this week in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore spent last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. J. W. Brooks and daughters, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Irene and Annie Laurie Davis called to see Mrs. Willard Beazley of Saluda on Thursday afternoon last week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1955, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 22 December 1955, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 29 August 1957, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore are spending a part of their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 28 August 1958, page 6.]
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Recent callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were Mr. and Mrs. Kopp of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper of Ino; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and young daughter of Tappahannock, and Mr. Robert Harper and friend of Richmond.
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Lebanon Methodist Church is studying a mission study course in the book entitled “Edge of the Edge.” The second class will be held at the home of Mrs. Ryland Davis on Wednesday night of this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 February 1962, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp of Baltimore, Md. spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 30 August 1962, page 6.]
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore spent a week end recently in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 July 1965, page 6.]
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore, spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Mitchell, Mrs. James M. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and family called in the same home over the week end.
….
Mr. and Mrs. James Melvin Mitchell of Baltimore, Md. visited their parents over the week end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 5 May 1966, page 4.]
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Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were: Mrs. Pearl Kopp and family, Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore, Md. also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paltell and Mrs. Goldie Brizendine of Baltimore, Md.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1966, page 7.] (Note: Helen Corbin lived next door to Pearl Kopp on Hollen Road in Baltimore.)
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp and Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 6 October 1966, page 4.]
Walter Ryland Davis married Nannie Gay Brooks on 26 September 1931 (marriage license issued 23 September) in Essex County. He was 21; she was 18. Both were born in Essex, both lived in Contra. He was a mechanic. His parents were Joe and Laura Croxton Davis; hers were Jno. W. and Annie Brizende [sic] Brooks. M. F. Roberts performed the ceremony. [King and Queen County Marriage Register book 2, page 68, entry 33.]
Marriage information from an article about the Davis’ 50th wedding anniversary.
On 10 November 1912, Nannie Gay Brooks was born in King and Queen County, Virgnia, at Carlton’s Store post office. She was female, first child, parents were married. Father was John Woodie Brooks, white, 24 at the time of birth, born in Essex County, Virginia. Mother was Dorinda Ann Brizendine, white, 18 at the time of birth, born in Essex County, Virginia. [Delayed Certificate of Birth, Commonwealth of Virginia, 27043, dated 14 September 1959.]
1920 U.S. Census, Virginia, King and Queen County, Stevensville
Enumeration District 64, Sheet 7A
Farm, Dwelling 120, Family 120
Brooks, Woodie, head, owner, mortgaged, male, white, 32, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer on general farm, employer
Brooks, Annie, wife, female, white, 24, married, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Nannie G., daughter, female, white, 7, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Brooks, Irene, daughter, female, white, 5, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
Brooks, James E., son, male, white, 2, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, no occupation
1930 U.S. Census, Virginia, King and Queen County, Stevensville Magisterial District
Enumeration District 49-6, Sheet 9A
Dwelling 171, Family 176
Brooks, John W., head, owns home, family lives on farm, male, white, 43, married, age at first marriage 24, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, farmer on general farm, owner, at work previous day, not a veteran
Brooks, Annie, wife, female, white, 36, married, not in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Nannie, daughter, female, white, 17, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, Irene, daughter, female, white, 15, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
Brooks, James E., son, male, white, 12, single, in school, can read and write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia, speaks English, no occupation
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Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
Anne Webb spent last Thursday night with Annie Laura Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Davis’ mother, Mrs. J. W. Brooks, is right sick at this writing. We hope she will be feeling much better soon.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 October 1948, page 4.]
Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore, Md., are spending some time in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and daughter attended the revival service at Providence Church on Sunday night.
[The Rappahannock Times, 24 August 1950, page 4.]
Upright News
Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and daughter and Mrs. Ryland Mitchell and sons were among those from here attending the show at Tappahannock High School on last Friday night. It was enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp, of Baltimore, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Mrs. Joseph Davis has not been feeling so well lately. Do hope she feels better soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper and family, of Coruch, called in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis on Sunday night.
[The Rappahannock Times, 1 March 1951, page 5.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ball, Mr. Billy Ball and Mrs. Norman Edwards and son visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 April 1952, page 4.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 7 August 1952, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., paid a surprise visit in the home of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 9 October 1952, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and daughter, Irene, of Baltimore, Md., are spending a part of their vacation in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 3 September 1953.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore spent the week-end in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 17 December 1953.]
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Mrs. Elvin Eanes, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Miss Annie Laura Davis, spent Wednesday of last week in Richmond. Mrs. Davis had an oppointment [sic] with her doctor.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis, of Baltimore [sic], spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mr. Joseph Davis celebrated his birthday on Sunday. We wish for him many more happy birthdays.
[The Rappahannock Time, 15 April 1954, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., are spending this week in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis.
Miss Annie Laura Davis is on vacation this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 2 September 1954, page 1.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 26 May 1955, page 6.]
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Mrs. Joseph Davis is spending this week in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore spent last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. J. W. Brooks and daughters, Mrs. Ryland Davis and Irene and Annie Laurie Davis called to see Mrs. Willard Beazley of Saluda on Thursday afternoon last week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1955, page 2.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis over the week-end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 22 December 1955, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp, of Baltimore, Md., spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 29 August 1957, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kopp of Baltimore are spending a part of their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 28 August 1958, page 6.]
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Recent callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were Mr. and Mrs. Kopp of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harper of Ino; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and young daughter of Tappahannock, and Mr. Robert Harper and friend of Richmond.
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Lebanon Methodist Church is studying a mission study course in the book entitled “Edge of the Edge.” The second class will be held at the home of Mrs. Ryland Davis on Wednesday night of this week.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 February 1962, page 3.]
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopp of Baltimore, Md. spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 30 August 1962, page 6.]
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore spent a week end recently in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 15 July 1965, page 6.]
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp of Baltimore, spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
Mrs. Ryland Mitchell, Mrs. James M. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Allen and family called in the same home over the week end.
….
Mr. and Mrs. James Melvin Mitchell of Baltimore, Md. visited their parents over the week end.
[The Rappahannock Times, 5 May 1966, page 4.]
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Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis were: Mrs. Pearl Kopp and family, Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore, Md. also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paltell and Mrs. Goldie Brizendine of Baltimore, Md.
[The Rappahannock Times, 8 September 1966, page 7.] (Note: Helen Corbin lived next door to Pearl Kopp on Hollen Road in Baltimore.)
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Mrs. Pearl Kopp and Mrs. Helen Corbin of Baltimore were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Davis.
[The Rappahannock Times, 6 October 1966, page 4.]
Walter Ryland Davis married Nannie Gay Brooks on 26 September 1931 (marriage license issued 23 September) in Essex County. He was 21; she was 18. Both were born in Essex, both lived in Contra. He was a mechanic. His parents were Joe and Laura Croxton Davis; hers were Jno. W. and Annie Brizende [sic] Brooks. M. F. Roberts performed the ceremony. [King and Queen County Marriage Register book 2, page 68, entry 33.]
Marriage information from an article about the Davis’ 50th wedding anniversary.
Spouses
Birth10 Dec 1909, Ozeana, Essex County, Virginia
Death6 Aug 1998, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia
Burial8 Aug 1998, Essex Cemetery, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia
OccupationMechanic
FatherJoseph Harold Davis (1873-1954)
MotherLaura Bell Croxton (1883-1919)
Marriage26 Sep 1931, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia
Children(Private)