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     Thaddus Dale Bagwell is the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?) Thaddus Dale Bagwell married Roxanne (?) after 1995.

     Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell died on 28 September 1978.¹ He was born on 29 September 1978.¹ He was the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?)¹ Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Joe Donnell Bagwell is the son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith. Joe Donnell Bagwell married Tonda Lee Lindely after 1980 at Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. was born on 15 June 1926 in South Carolina. He was the son of Lewis Hobson Bagwell Sr. and Eunice Elizabeth Painter. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. married Ruby Elizabeth Crain on 23 December 1945 at Greenville, South Carolina. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. married Hellon Harris after 1948. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. died on 16 December 1998 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, at age 72. He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.

     Nannie Pearl Bailey was born on 28 March 1880 in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina.¹ As of January 1913,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Hampton Bagwell, son of John Owen Bagwell and Ona Bailey, in January 1913. Nannie Pearl Bailey died on 14 January 1946 in Dorchester, South Carolina, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 15 January 1946 at New Prospect Cemetery, Sedalia, Union County, South Carolina.¹

     David Horace Bagwell was also known as Horace Bagwell. He was born on 6 April 1916 in South Carolina. He was the son of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. He served as a Sargent in Battery , 377 Parachute Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.

First activated on 16 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, as the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (377th PFAB). The 377th PFAB, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Weisberg, participated in the development of doctrine for the employment of Parachute Artillery. After training in the United States, the battalion sailed to England, arriving in Liverpool on 18 October 1943. During late 1943 and early 1944, the battalion participated in training in preparation for Operation Overlord (Normandy).

Normandy:
On 6 June 1944, the 377th PFAB participated in Operation Overlord, the Normandy Invasion, parachuting onto Drop Zone A east of St. Mere Eglise in support of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. The drop went poorly, and the battalion lost 11 of its 12 75mm pack howitzers. The Paratroopers of the battalion fought as infantrymen until replacement howitzers arrived on 14 June 1944.] The battalion executive officer, Major Louis H. Cotton, was wounded during the drop and had to be evacuated.

Operation Market-Garden:
During Operation Market, the 377th PFAB landed on 19 September 1944 (D+2), occupied firing positions at the landing zone, and supported 1/506th PIR's defense against a German counterattack near Zon, as well as the 502nd PIR's attack from Best toward St. Oedenrode. The battalion remained near St. Oedenrode until it was withdrawn with the division to Camp Mourmelon in France.

They also were involved in the Battle of the Bulge. David Horace Bagwell died on 2 February 1967 in South Carolina at age 50. He was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Roy Ernell Bagwell was born on 29 October 1918 in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. Joined the US Navy in 30 November 1939. He was a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) during World War II and Korea. Roy Ernell Bagwell married Helen Carlock in 1942 at New Jersey. Roy Ernell Bagwell died on 18 November 2011 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Germonds Cemetery, New York City, Rockland County, New York.¹

     Mary Louise Bagwell was born on 29 January 1924 in Union County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. As of after 1930,her married name was Amerson. Mary Louise Bagwell married Thomas James Amerson after 1930. Mary Louise Bagwell died on 10 July 2001 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age 77 Mary L. Bagwell Amerson, 77, of Charleston, widow of Thomas James Amerson, died Tuesday morning in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2001, at 10 o'clock in Rantowles Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 2 o'clock, Thursday, in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C.
Friends may call James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association,
1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407, or to a charity of one's choice.
Born on January 29, 1924, in Union, S.C., a daughter
of the late David Horace Bagwell and Nan Bailey Bagwell. She was a graduate of Cross Anchor High School in Union, S.C. She was a retired Executive Secretary. She attended Rantowles Baptist Church.
Surviving are, three daughters, Katherine Bradway of Gerton, N.C., Mary Anne Morgan of Greenville, S.C., Lynn Postell of Ravenel, S.C; two sons, Robert Bradley Amerson of Birmingham, Ala., Marvin Phillip Amerson of Charleston, S.C; 12 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; one
brother, Roy Ernell Bagwell of Missoula, Mont. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
(The Post and Courier July 11, 2001.) She was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Thomas James Amerson was born on 1 August 1916 in Sumter, South Carolina. He married Mary Louise Bagwell, daughter of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey, after 1930. He was a M2C in the US Navy during World War II. Thomas James Amerson died on 27 September 1979 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age 63. He was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Annie Mae Cannon was born on 14 August 1909.¹ As of before 1928,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Dewitte W. Bagwell, son of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown, before 1928.¹ Annie Mae Cannon died on 18 January 1993 at age 83.¹ She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Helen Bagwell was born on 5 May 1928.¹ She was the daughter of Dewitte W. Bagwell and Annie Mae Cannon.¹ As of after 1946,her married name was Armstrong. Helen Bagwell married (?) Armstrong after 1946. Helen Bagwell died on 14 March 2002 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Levonia Louise Bateman was also known as Louise L. Bateman. She was born on 20 December 1921.¹ As of 4 April 1937,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Clarence Melvin Bagwell, son of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks, on 4 April 1937 at Camden, North Carolina.¹ Levonia Louise Bateman died on 12 November 2004 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Melvin Douglas Bagwell was born on 3 September 1938 in East Lake, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Clarence Melvin Bagwell and Levonia Louise Bateman.¹ Melvin Douglas Bagwell married Doris Louise Lesko on 1 March 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell and Doris Louise Lesko were divorced on 16 September 1963 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell married Vivian Leigh Cornette on 24 August 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell died on 16 December 2012 at age 74
Melvin D. Bagwell, 74, of Norfolk went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, December 16, 2012.

He was born in East Lake, North Carolina September 3, 1938 the son of the late Clarence and Levonia Bagwell. Melvin was a member of Gateway Free Will Baptist Church for 41 years. He retired from the Virginian Pilot Press Room after 44 years of service.

Melvin is survived by his loving family including his wife of 46 years Vivian Leigh Cornette Bagwell; three sons, Matthew Bagwell and his wife Tracy, Daniel Bagwell and Andrew Bagwell and his wife Judy; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday December 20, 2012 at 11:30 am in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Pastors Dale Burden and Brent Patrick will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 pm till 9:00 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.¹
He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Vivian Leigh Cornette married Melvin Douglas Bagwell, son of Clarence Melvin Bagwell and Levonia Louise Bateman, on 24 August 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia.

     Matthew Wayne Bagwell is the son of Melvin Douglas Bagwell and Vivian Leigh Cornette.¹ Matthew Wayne Bagwell married Tracy Chzasz before 1995.¹

     Daniel Joseph Bagwell is the son of Melvin Douglas Bagwell and Vivian Leigh Cornette.¹ Daniel Joseph Bagwell married Mariana Clarissa Perry on 16 December 1997 at Norfolk, Virginia.

     Andrew Clarence Bagwell is the son of Melvin Douglas Bagwell and Doris Louise Lesko.¹

     Lucille Davis was born on 19 June 1910. As of after 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Marvin Henry Bagwell, son of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks, after 1920. Lucille Davis died on 15 October 2000 at age 90.

     Marjorie Bagwell was born on 29 July 1914 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks. As of after 1925,her married name was McCranie. Marjorie Bagwell married Melvin Haywood McCranie after 1925. Marjorie Bagwell died on 7 September 1961 at age 47. She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.

     Melvin Haywood McCranie was born circa 1912 in South Carolina. He married Marjorie Bagwell, daughter of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks, after 1925. Melvin Haywood McCranie died circa 1960.

     Lucy Willis Thornhill married Lewis Weber Bagwell, son of Spurgeon Hayden Bagwell and Minnie Agnes Thompson, on 21 November 1953 at Culpeper, Virginia.

     Edythe Camilla Kerigan was born on 10 August 1920 in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. As of 2 July 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ernest LeRoy Bagwell, son of Arlo Bagwell and Mona May Ice, on 2 July 1959 at Monongah, Marion County, West Virginia. Edythe Camilla Kerigan died on 27 May 1997 in Marion County, West Virginia, at age 76. She was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia.

     Biography on page 65 in the book "Staff Officers in Gray" by Robert E. L. Krick.

"Member of the U.S. Coast Survey. On engineer duty with his kinsman Gen. Wise in North Carolina, 1862. Capt. EO, Aug. 1863. Served around Richmond. Paroled in Apr. 1865. Lived nearly all his like at Onancok, Virginia. Customs collector and surveyor there. d. Northampton Co., December 15, 1892, age aout 63. Bur. Onancock Cem."

Captain George Hamilton Bagwell was born on 3 October 1832 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise.¹ Captain George Hamilton Bagwell married Rose Dix Twyford on 7 May 1868 at Drummontown, Accomack County, Virginia. Captain George Hamilton Bagwell died on 15 December 1892 in Northhampton County, Virginia, at age 60. He was buried at Onancock Cemetery, Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Rose Dix Twyford was also known as Rose Docia Twyford. She was born on 11 October 1848 in Accomack County, Virginia. As of 7 May 1868,her married name was Bagwell. She married Captain George Hamilton Bagwell, son of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise, on 7 May 1868 at Drummontown, Accomack County, Virginia. Rose Dix Twyford died on 9 September 1898 at age 49. She was buried at Onancock Cemetery, Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Kathleen Tabitha Bagwell was born on 22 February 1866 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. As of after 1903,her married name was Houghton.² Kathleen Tabitha Bagwell married Herbert Pierrepont Houghton after 1903.² Kathleen Tabitha Bagwell died in August 1968 in Babson Park, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 102.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹

     Adele Hamilton Bagwell was born on 17 January 1869 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. As of 7 September 1892,her married name was Ward. Adele Hamilton Bagwell married William Lipscomb Ward on 7 September 1892 at Virginia. Adele Hamilton Bagwell died on 13 April 1946 in Isle of Wright, Isle of Wright County, Virginia, at age 77. She was buried at Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Isle of Wright, Isle of Wright County, Virginia.

     William Lipscomb Ward was born in 1866 in Isle of Wright County, Virginia. He married Adele Hamilton Bagwell, daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford, on 7 September 1892 at Virginia.

     Reverend Robert Werner Bagwell was born on 22 March 1871 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. Reverend Robert Werner Bagwell married Emma Letitia Pyle on 15 June 1898 at Petersburg City, Virginia. Reverend Robert Werner Bagwell died on 8 May 1936 at age 65. He was buried at Halifax Town Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia.¹

     Emma Letitia Pyle was also known as Letitia Pyle.¹ She was born in 1875.¹ As of 15 June 1898,her married name was Bagwell. She married Reverend Robert Werner Bagwell, son of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford, on 15 June 1898 at Petersburg City, Virginia. Emma Letitia Pyle died in 1949.¹ She was buried at Halifax Town Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia.¹

     Letty Poindexter was born in May 1876 in Virginia. As of 1899,her married name was Bagwell. She died after 1930 in Halifax, Virginia.