Birth Certificate of Roach, Raymond Randolph This is a delayed birth certificate for Raymond Randolph Roach, born 12 June 1901 in Petersburg, Virginia. His father was Walter Pleasant Roach, a 27-year-old painter born in Petersburg, VA. His mother was Lucy Dodson, age 25, also born in Petersburg, VA. The parents were married on 12 April 1900 in Petersburg, VA. The certificate was signed by Mrs. Eva E. Davis, notarized by Myers P. Houchens, and registered by R. P. Roach. Evidence from Rev. Eldridge H. Taylor confirmed the birth and baptism. The certificate was accepted and filed on 4 August 1959 by Acting State Registrar Marie Wesseler. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Field | Information | |-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Place of Birth | Petersburg, VA | | State | Virginia | | City or County | Petersburg, VA | | Full Name of Child | Raymond Randolph Roach | | Sex of Child | Male | | Number of Child in Order of Birth | 4th | | If Twin, First or Second | No | | Were Parents Married to Each Other | Yes | | Date of Birth | 12 June 1901 | | Father's Name | Walter Pleasant Roach | | Father's Race | White | | Father's Age at Time of Birth | 27 | | Father's Birthplace | Petersburg, VA | | Father's Occupation | Painter | | Mother's Name | Lucy Dodson | | Mother's Race | White | | Mother's Age at Time of Birth | 25 | | Mother's Birthplace | Petersburg, VA | | Date and Place of Parents' Marriage | 12 April 1900, Petersburg, VA | | Mailing Address of Person Signing | 300 Summit St., Petersburg, Va. | | Signature of Person Signing | Mrs. Eva E. Davis | | Notary Name | Myers P. Houchens | | Notary Title | Justice of the Peace | | Notary City or County | Petersburg | | Notary State | Virginia | | Notary Age | 50 | | Notary Date | 9 July 1959 | | Notary Commission Expires | 31 December 1961 | | Notary Address | 1735 Matoax Avenue | | Registration Signature | R. P. Roach | | Registration Mailing Address | 127 W. High St. | | Evidence Submitted | Rev. Eldridge H. Taylor, Rector,St.John'sEpiscopalChurch,certifiesbirthandbaptismdates. | | Date Accepted and Filed | 4 August 1959 | | Acting State Registrar | Marie Wesseler | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------