Wilma Wilkes: acw

1908 - 1974 (65 years)

Generation: 1

Wilma Wilkes was born on 19 Apr 1908 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA (daughter of William Angus Wilkes and Minnie Loyal Sumner); died on 2 Mar 1974 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 4 Mar 1974 in Iona Presbyterian Church Cemetery, McDonald, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
Name: Wilma Potter
Residence: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Social Security Number: 246-70-7533
Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1920, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Vital: Mar 1964
Death: Mar 1974, Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Wilma married Charles Dawson Potter on 21 Apr 1935 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Charles was born in 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

William Angus Wilkes was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA (son of Angus John Wilkes and Mary Lucinda Wilkes); died on 11 May 1936 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 12 May 1936 in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Also Known As: Willie
Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: 28 Jun 1880; Farm Laborer
Residence: 28 Jun 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 9 Jun 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 11 May 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 5 Jan 1920, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 4 Apr 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

William married Minnie Loyal Sumner on 21 Apr 1898 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Minnie (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 20 Oct 1872 in South Carolina, USA; died on 12 Sep 1950 in Thompson, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie Loyal Sumner was born on 20 Oct 1872 in South Carolina, USA (daughter of Living and Living); died on 12 Sep 1950 in Thompson, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Name: Minnie L Wilkes
Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1920, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1930, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1935, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Maxton, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; StreetAddress: South Patterson; Age: 67; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 5; EmploymentDetails: Home Housework; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 78-26; GradeCompleted: High School, 3rd year; HomeOwnership: Owned; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: Yes; IsEmployed: No; OwnsFarm: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; Respondent: Yes; SeekingWork: No; ValueOfHome: 2500; WeeksWorked: 0; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: Head
Residence: 1950, Thompson, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Witness J E Sumner and A Wright, the Rev. W M Jones, minister.

Children:

Infant Wilkes was born on 26 Dec 1900 in North Carolina, USA; died on 26 Dec 1900.
Mary L Wilkes was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Mar 1936 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Leonard Wilkes was born on 16 Jun 1904 in North Carolina, USA; died on 28 Aug 1905 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA.
Eunice Wilkes was born on 23 Aug 1905 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Nov 1977 in Pine Lake, De Kalb, Georgia, USA; was buried in Melwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain, De Kalb, Georgia, USA.
1. Wilma Wilkes was born on 19 Apr 1908 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 2 Mar 1974 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 4 Mar 1974 in Iona Presbyterian Church Cemetery, McDonald, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Generation: 3

Angus John Wilkes was born on 7 Mar 1837 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of Marcus Branch Wilkes and Annie McInnish); died on 31 May 1865 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Family farm, Smiths Township, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Burial: Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
tng Album: 25
tng Album: 43
Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: 16 Jul 1860; Cooper
Residence: 16 Jul 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Military: 8 Mar 1862, North Carolina, USA
Military: 3 Aug 1862, Crossroads, North Carolina, USA; Enlistment

Notes:

Mary Lucinda Wilkes, deeded her land to son William Angus Wilkes on 20 Jan 1908. Her husband died during the Civil War while on authorized leave from the 51st NC Regiment. His compiled service records indicates he was often ill during his service in both NC and VA.
SOURCE: Mary Raye Casper

Military:
American Civil War Soldiers
about Angus J Wilkes
Name: Angus J Wilkes ,
Occupation: Farmer
Enlistment Date: 08 March 1862
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 08 March 1862 at the age of 25
Enlisted in Company D, 51st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 14 April 1862.
Hospitalized on 15 May 1864 (Estimated day)
Hospitalized on 23 December 1864 at Richmond, VA
Furloughed on 26 January 1865 (60 days)

Source Citation: Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 08 March 1862..

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Angus J. Wilkes
Name: Angus J. Wilkes
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: North Carolina
Regiment Name: 51 North Carolina Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
COMPANY: D
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M230 roll 42

Source Information:
National Park Service. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 2007. Original data: National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online , acquired 2007.

CONFEDERATE NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS

51st Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

51st Infantry Regiment was organized at Wilmington, North Carolina, in April, 1862, with men recruited in the counties of Cumberland, Sampson, Duplin, Columbus, Robeson, and New Hanover. It was assigned to General Clingman's Brigade and served under him for the duration of the war. After fighting at Goldsboro, it moved to the Charleston area and was prominent in the defense of Battery Wagner. The 51st was then ordered to Virginia, participated in the battles at Drewry's Bluff and Cold Harbor, and endured the hardships of the Petersburg siege south and north of the James River. Returning to North Carolina, it saw action at Bentonville. On July 18, 1863, this regiment lost 16 killed and 52 wounded at Battery Wagner and in August contained 374 effectives. In May, 1864, it contained 1,100 men, and in October there were 145 present. During that time the 51st lost in killed and wounded 160 at Drewry's Bluff, 194 at Cold Harbor, and 104 at Fort Harrison. Very few surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonels John L. Cantwell and Hector McKethan, Lieutenant Colonels William A. Allen and Caleb B. Hobson, and Major James R. McDonald.

Name: Angus J Wilkes
Occupation: Farmer
Age at enlistment: 25
Enlistment Date: 3 Aug 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Crossroads
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Enlisted in Company D, North Carolina 51st Infantry Regiment on 14 Apr 1862.
Birth Date: abt 1837
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

Angus married Mary Lucinda Wilkes on 14 Feb 1861 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of Elias Wilkes and Sarah Hughes) was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Sep 1914 in Allendale, Hoke, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Lucinda Wilkes was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Elias Wilkes and Sarah Hughes); died on 9 Sep 1914 in Allendale, Hoke, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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tng Album: 34
Residence: 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1880, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1900, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 1910, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Married:
Groom: Angus J Wilkes
Bride: Mary Lucinda Wilkes
Bond_Date: 25 Jan 1861
Bond #: 000118434
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1861
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 008635
County: Robeson
Record #: 01 165
Witness: W H Hartman, Cl
Performed By: Hector McLean, Minister of the Gospel

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Children:

2. William Angus Wilkes was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Hoke, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 May 1936 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 12 May 1936 in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Neil D Wilkes was born on 10 Jul 1874 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 20 Mar 1877 in North Carolina, USA.
John Elias Wilkes was born on 8 Feb 1862 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died between 1 Mar and 24 Dec 1906 in Columbia, Florida, USA.

6. Living
Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living

Children:

3. Minnie Loyal Sumner was born on 20 Oct 1872 in South Carolina, USA; died on 12 Sep 1950 in Thompson, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Generation: 4

Marcus Branch Wilkes was born on 27 Jan 1815 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of John A Wilkes and Lucy Ann Strickland); died between 8 Jun 1900 and 16 Sep 1904 in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Antioch Church Cemetery, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Also Known As: Mark
Race: White
Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 2 Jul 1860, Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 16 Jun 1880, Blue Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 2 Jun 1900, Lumber Bridge, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 88; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father

Marcus + Annie McInnish. Annie (daughter of John McInnish and Living) was born in 1825 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1853 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie McInnish was born in 1825 in North Carolina, USA (daughter of John McInnish and Living); died in 1853 in North Carolina, USA.

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Name: Amy Wilks
Residence: 22 Aug 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Children:

4. Angus John Wilkes was born on 7 Mar 1837 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 31 May 1865 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Family farm, Smiths Township, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
John A Wilkes was born on 20 Aug 1840 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Sep 1904 in Parkton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
Neil Archie Wilkes was born in 1841 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 24 Sep 1863 in Culpeper, Virginia, USA.
Mary Ann Wilkes was born in 1843 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 2 Jul 1923 in Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 3 Jul 1923 in Zion Church Cemetery, Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA.
Sarah A Wilkes was born in Apr 1848 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Jun 1925 in Carvers Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Galatia Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
William Christopher Wilkes was born on 10 Mar 1850 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 Apr 1926 in Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Centre Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

10.

Elias Wilkes was born on 16 Apr 1804 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA (son of John A Wilkes and Lucy Ann Strickland); died on 18 Aug 1860 in Gum Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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tng Album: 43
Residence: 1840, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 22 Sep 1850, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; Upper Division
Probate: 1860, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 26 Aug 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Elias married Sarah Hughes on 4 Mar 1836 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Duncan Hughes and Mary Morrison) was born in 1810 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Jan 1877 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Sarah Hughes was born in 1810 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA (daughter of Duncan Hughes and Mary Morrison); died on 25 Jan 1877 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Also Known As: Sally
tng Album: 43
Name: Sarah "Sally" Wilkes
Residence: 22 Sep 1850, Upper Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 26 Aug 1860, North Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: 8 Feb 1870, Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Children:

Francis "Frank" Wilkes was born in 1838 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
William McRae Wilkes was born on 29 Aug 1838 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Nov 1863 in North Carolina, USA.
5. Mary Lucinda Wilkes was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Maxton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; died on 9 Sep 1914 in Allendale, Hoke, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 10 Sep 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.