Bennie Green (Jesse) Kendrick

  General Notes:

The WWI Draft Registration Card for Jessie Kendrick dated Sept 12, 1918 records his date of birth as June 2, 1885 and his wife as Effie Kendrick. His physical description is medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

The 1920 U.S. Census for Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, District 140, page 67A records Jesse (34) Kindrick and his wife Effie (23) and 2 sons, James E. (4) and William D. (1 9/12). Jesse's mom, Melissa Kindrick (70), is living next door with Beverly (24) Wells and wife Lousa (32) with daughter Jean (1/3). Melisssa is listed as the mother to Beverly.

The 1930 Federal Census for Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, District 4, page 58B records Billy G. Kendrick (43) and wife Effie (31) with children Edward (14), Douglas (12), Nanie (9), Marie (5), Cathleen (3 8/12), and Wright (1 4/12) living on Holleys Mill Road.

The 1940 Federal Census for Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, District 72-8, page 74A, dated April 2, 1940 records Benny G. Kendrick (54) and wife Effie Mae (41) with children James E. (24), William D. (22), Nora Mae (19), Mammie P. (15), Lucy K. (13), Jesse W. (10), Harry L. (9), and Allen R. (6). Also in the household is Benny's widowed mother Shug Kendrick (85).

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Bennie Green Kendrick dated April 27, 1942 lists his date of birth as June 2, 1886 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. He is living with his wife, Mrs. Effie Kendrick in Callands, VA. He is self employed and signs his card B G Kendrick. His physical description is 6' 1", 170 lbs with bluel eyes, brown hair and light complexion.

Bennie married Effie Mae Rigney. (Effie Mae Rigney was born on 18 Jan 1898 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. and died on 30 Dec 1968 in Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA.)