Benjamin John Curtis, Sr

Notes:

Died:
BIO:

Benjamin J. & Delilah Rayburn Curtis Sr. were married Dec. 28, 1809 Burke Co. NC. They raised their family on Curtis Creek Road in Candler. Curtis Creek Road was named for Benjamin J. Curtis Sr. who owned a large tract of land there. Using his will date and his wife's, he died June 1864. He left two wills--May 1860 and June 1864. Wife said he was deceased as of July 1, 1864.

WILL:

He left a will on 3 May 1860 at Buncombe, North Carolina; Book A. Pages 225-228.
The Last Will and Testament of Benj. CURTIS

In the name of God Amen. I, Benj. Curtis of the County of Buncombe and State of North Carolina resident of the waters of South Homony Creek now in the seventy fourth year of my age but in good health and of sound and disposing memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. Imprimis I direct my body to be decently interred at the Pisgah Meeting house under the direction of my executor to rest in the ground until with humble reliance on the mercy of God through our Lord Jesus Christ. I trust it will arise on the last day to the resurrection of the Just.

Touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to bless me with I will & devise as follows after my just debts and funeral expenses shall have been paid and as several of my children is married and have received lands and other property as advancements, I will now mention the character of said property & the same by myself to my son Madison Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse beast and saddle & c(ow) the amount of three hundred dollars. To my son Benjamin J Curtis lands on North Homony where he now lives and a horse and saddle & c to the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son Jackson Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse & c to the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son John Curtis a horse beast & cow & worth seventy five dollars, to my daughter Elizabeth A Davis wife of Henry Davis one bed and furniture, one cow & some other house furniture worth thirty three dollars, to my son Thomas Curtis one horse beast & one heifer & c worth eighty five dollars. To my son Washington now single one horse beast and stock hog worth sixty five dollars, To my son Joshua(?) a horse beast, moneys & c to the amount of one hundred and seventy eight dollars & 95 cents, all the above sums as advancements I now confirm.

I will and devise to my daughter-in-law Avaline Curtis wife of my son Amos Curtis the use and control of the land which she now lives on on North Homony, joining and above Benjamin Curtis Jr and below John Smathers until her eldest daughter Mary A Curtis and daughter of my son Amos arrives at the age of twenty one after that time the said Avaline Curtis widow of my deceased son Amos Curtis to have use control and profits of one third part of the said tract of land for and during her life time.

I will and devise to my two granddaughters and children of my son Amos Curtis the names of said children are Mary & Martha the above last mentioned lands subject to the provisions above named to them to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns forever, also to said Mary & Martha ten dollars each to be paid by my executors out of the sale of my other effects within two years of my decease.
I also will and devise to my two grand children of my son John Curtis ten dollars each to be paid In like manner as the above. I will and devise to my son Jackson Curtis (deceased) five children ten dollars each to be paid as the above.

I will and devise to my son Joshua Curtis one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid so soon as letters testamentary shall be taken out on my estate provided there should be money on hand if not to be paid at expiration of two years.

I will and devise to my son Washington Curtis & his heirs & assigns forever that portion of my homestead lands and lying on the NE side of the creek & known as the hickory flats, said lands to commence at the N.W. corner of homestead tract of land a Spanish oak and corner of a tract known as the Gooden tract and to run down a ridge known as the old house ridge to a forked apple tree to in a field near where an old house used to stand, thence North and a direct course to a branch then down said branch to a fork of said branch, thence a strait course N.E. to the point of a ridge, thence up the main top of the ridge to the extreme out boundary of my lands in that direction then west & south around the out boundary of said land to the beginning supposed to be 75 acres worth two hundred dollars. I further will and devise to my son Washington thirty-five dollars in money to be paid in like manner as my son Joshua.

I will and devise to my son Thomas Curtis and his heirs and assigns forever one hundred acres of land on said Curtis's Creek and known as the Gooden tract on which the said Thomas now lives west of the homestead place where I now live. I also give and devise to my said son Thomas the west end of a fifty acre tract all that portion of said tract west and, above the still house branch to be his and his heirs forever in all supposed to be one hundred and ten acres worth two hundred and twenty five dollars.

I will and devise to my well beloved wife Delilah for and during her life time all that portion of the homestead and plantation on which I now live on the south side of Curtises Creek & west of James Morgan lands and east of the still house branch. Also to my wife Delilah a horse beast and cow and calf to be hers absolute & her choice out of my horses and cattle also to my beloved wife Delilah all my household and kitchen furniture for and during her life time except the family book, these books I desire to be divided amongst my wife and children but so as for my daughter Mary to have my family Bible.

I will and devise to my two daughters Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis and Mary Curtis and their heirs and assigns forever that portion of my lands above devised to their Mother to come into their hands at the death of my wife Delilah also to them all the household and kitchen furniture in like manner.

I desire and direct that my executor hereinafter named shall sell all that portion of my lands not heretofore devised to any of my children after lawful advertisement on a credit of twelve months said lands lying on the north side of Curtis Creek joining and west of Jas. Morgans & south of the lands devised to Washington Curtis east of the lands devised to Thomas Curtis and north of the lands devised to my two daughters also all others of my perishable property to be sold in like manner except such as I may hereafter set apart for my wife the proceeds of the above with the debts due me or moneys on hand with all other property real or personal of every kind after the debts and funeral expenses shall have been first paid with the legacies named shall have been satisfactorily settled then the residue to be divided equally between my sons Madison Curtis, Benjamin J. Curtis Jr., Washington Curtis & Thomas Curtis, Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis & Mary Curtis. I will and devise that at my decease or before any sale is made of my property that my executor pick some suitable person, also my wife pick another and that these two persons may pick a third person whose duty it shall be to lay off my grain and other provisions, sufficient support for my wife till she shall be able to gather her first crop thereafter. My two guns is not intended to be regarded as household or kitchen furniture but are intended to be brought in under the head of perishable property.

Lastly I constitute and appoint my sons Benjamin J. Curtis & Thomas Curtis my executors in whose integrity and discretion I have full confidence.

Signed sealed and published in the presence of the witnesses hereunto subscribed their names in the presence of the testor who subscribed their names in the presence of each other this the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty. Wit; Saml. B. Gudger & James M Morgan.

Signed Benjamin Curtis (seal).13

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WILL:

June term 1864 Book A Page 225.
The Last Will and Testament of Benj Curtis
In the name of God Amen

I Benj Curtis of the County of Buncombe and State of North Carolina resident of the waters of South Homony Creek now in the seventy fourth year of my age but in good health and of sound and disposing memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament.

Imprimis I direct my body to be decently interred at the Pisga Meeting house under the direction of my executor to rest in the ground until with humble reliance on the mercy of God through our Lord Jesus Christ I trust it will arise on the last day to the resurrection of the Just.

Touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to bless me with I will and devise as follows after my just debts and funeral expenses shall have been paid and as several of my children is married and have received lands and other property as advancements, I will now mention the character of said property & the same by myself to my son Madison Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse beast and saddle & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars. To my son Benjamin J. Curtis lands on North Homony where he now lives and a horse and saddle & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars to my son Jackson Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son John Curtis a horse beast & cow worth seventy five dollars, to my daughter Elizabeth A Davis wife of Henry Davis one bed and furniture one cow & some other house furniture worth thirty three dollars, to my son Thomas Curtis one horse beast & one heifer worth eighty five dollars. To my son Washington now single one horse beast and stock hog worth sixty five dollars, To my son Joshua a horse beast moneys & cash in the amount of one hundred and seventy eight dollars & 95 cents, all the above sums as advancements now confirm.

I will and devise to my daughter-in-law Avaline Curtis wife of my son Amos Curtis the use and control of the land which she now lives on on North Homony, joining and above Benjamin Curtis Jr and below John Smathers until her eldest daughter Mary A. Curtis and daughter of my son Amos arrives at the age of twenty one after that time the said Avaline Curtis widow of my deceased son Amos Curtis to have use control and profits of one third part of the said tract of land for and during her life time.

I will and devise to my two granddaughters and children of my son Amos Curtis the names of said children are Mary & Martha the above last mentioned lands subject to the provisions above named to them to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns forever, also to said Mary & Martha ten dollars each to be paid by my executors out of the sale of my other effects within two years of my decease. I also will and devise to my two grandchildren of my son John Curtis ten dollars each to be paid in like manner as the above.

I will and devise to my son Jackson Curtis' (deceased) five children ten dollars each to be paid as the above. I will and devise to my son Joshua Curtis one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid so soon as letters testamentary shall be taken out on my estate provided there should be money on hand if not to be paid at expiration of two years.

I will and devise to my son Washington Curtis & his heirs & assigns forever that portion of my homestead lands and lying on the NE side of the creek & known as the hickory flats, said lands to commence at the N.W, corner of homestead tract of land a Spanish oak and corner of a tract known as the Gooden tract and to run down a ridge known as the old house ridge to a forked apple tree to in a field near where an old house used to stand thence North and a direct course to a branch then down said branch to a fork of said branch, thence a strait course N.E. to the point of a ridge, thence up the main top of the ridge to. the extreme out boundary of my lands in that direction then west & south around the out boundary of said land to the beginning supposed to be 75 acres worth two hundred dollars.

I further will and devise to my son Washington thirty five dollars in money to be paid in like manner as my son Joshua. I will and devise to my son Thomas Curtis and his heirs and assigns forever one hundred acres of land on said Curtis's Creek and known as the Gooden tract on which the said Thomas now lives west of the homestead place Where I now live. I also give and devise to my said son Thomas the west end of a fifty acre tract all that portion of said tract west and above the still house branch to be his and his heirs forever in all supposed to be one hundred and ten acres worth two hundred and twenty five dollars.

I will and devise to my well beloved wife Delilah for and during her life time all that portion of the homestead and plantation on which I now live on the south side of Curtis Creek & west of James Morgan lands and east of the still house branch. Also to my wife Delilah a horse beast and cow and calf to be hers absolute & her choice out of my horses and cattle also to my beloved wife Delila all my household and kitchen furniture for and during her life time except the family book, these books I desire to be divided amongst my wife and children but so as for my daughter Mary to have my family Bible.

I will and devise to my two daughters Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis and Mary Curtis and their heirs and assigns forever that portion of my lands above devised to their Mother to come into their hands at the death of my wife Delilah also to them all the household and kitchen furniture in like manner.

I desire and direct that my executor hereinafter named shall sell all that portion of my lands not heretofore devised to any of my children after lawful advertisement on a credit of twelve months said lands lying on the north side of Curtis Creek joining and west of Jas Morgans & south of the lands devised to Washington Curtis east of the lands devised to Thomas Curtis and north of the lands devised to my two daughters also all others of my perishable property to be sold in like manner except such as I may hereafter set apart for my wife the proceeds of the above with the debts due me or moneys on hand with all other property real or personal of every kind after the debts and funeral expenses shall have been first paid with the legacies named shall have been satisfactorily settled then the residue to be divided equally between my sons Madison Curtis, Benjamin J. Curtis Jr., Washington Curtis & Thomas Curtis, Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis & Mary Curtis. I will and devise that at my decease or before any sale is made of my property that my executor pick some suitable person, also my wife pick another and that these two persons may pick a third person whose duty it shall be to lay off my grain and other provisions, sufficient support for my wife till she shall be able to gather her first crop thereafter. My two guns is not intended to be regarded as household or kitchen furniture but are intended to be brought in under the head of perishable property.

Lastly I constitute and appoint my sons Benjamin J. Curtis & Thomas Curtis my executors in whose integrity and discretion I have full confidenc

Signed sealed and published in the presence of the witnesses hereunto subscribed their names in the presence of the testor who subscribed their names in the presence of each other this the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty.

Test Saml B Gudger

James M Morgan Benjamin Curtis sealBIO:

Benjamin J. & Delilah Rayburn Curtis Sr. were married Dec. 28, 1809 Burke Co. NC. They raised their family on Curtis Creek Road in Candler. Curtis Creek Road was named for Benjamin J. Curtis Sr. who owned a large tract of land there. Using his will date and his wife's, he died June 1864. He left two wills--May 1860 and June 1864. Wife said he was deceased as of July 1, 1864.

WILL:

He left a will on 3 May 1860 at Buncombe, North Carolina; Book A. Pages 225-228.
The Last Will and Testament of Benj. CURTIS

In the name of God Amen. I, Benj. Curtis of the County of Buncombe and State of North Carolina resident of the waters of South Homony Creek now in the seventy fourth year of my age but in good health and of sound and disposing memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament. Imprimis I direct my body to be decently interred at the Pisgah Meeting house under the direction of my executor to rest in the ground until with humble reliance on the mercy of God through our Lord Jesus Christ. I trust it will arise on the last day to the resurrection of the Just.

Touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to bless me with I will & devise as follows after my just debts and funeral expenses shall have been paid and as several of my children is married and have received lands and other property as advancements, I will now mention the character of said property & the same by myself to my son Madison Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse beast and saddle & c(ow) the amount of three hundred dollars. To my son Benjamin J Curtis lands on North Homony where he now lives and a horse and saddle & c to the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son Jackson Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse & c to the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son John Curtis a horse beast & cow & worth seventy five dollars, to my daughter Elizabeth A Davis wife of Henry Davis one bed and furniture, one cow & some other house furniture worth thirty three dollars, to my son Thomas Curtis one horse beast & one heifer & c worth eighty five dollars. To my son Washington now single one horse beast and stock hog worth sixty five dollars, To my son Joshua(?) a horse beast, moneys & c to the amount of one hundred and seventy eight dollars & 95 cents, all the above sums as advancements I now confirm.

I will and devise to my daughter-in-law Avaline Curtis wife of my son Amos Curtis the use and control of the land which she now lives on on North Homony, joining and above Benjamin Curtis Jr and below John Smathers until her eldest daughter Mary A Curtis and daughter of my son Amos arrives at the age of twenty one after that time the said Avaline Curtis widow of my deceased son Amos Curtis to have use control and profits of one third part of the said tract of land for and during her life time.

I will and devise to my two granddaughters and children of my son Amos Curtis the names of said children are Mary & Martha the above last mentioned lands subject to the provisions above named to them to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns forever, also to said Mary & Martha ten dollars each to be paid by my executors out of the sale of my other effects within two years of my decease.
I also will and devise to my two grand children of my son John Curtis ten dollars each to be paid In like manner as the above. I will and devise to my son Jackson Curtis (deceased) five children ten dollars each to be paid as the above.

I will and devise to my son Joshua Curtis one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid so soon as letters testamentary shall be taken out on my estate provided there should be money on hand if not to be paid at expiration of two years.

I will and devise to my son Washington Curtis & his heirs & assigns forever that portion of my homestead lands and lying on the NE side of the creek & known as the hickory flats, said lands to commence at the N.W. corner of homestead tract of land a Spanish oak and corner of a tract known as the Gooden tract and to run down a ridge known as the old house ridge to a forked apple tree to in a field near where an old house used to stand, thence North and a direct course to a branch then down said branch to a fork of said branch, thence a strait course N.E. to the point of a ridge, thence up the main top of the ridge to the extreme out boundary of my lands in that direction then west & south around the out boundary of said land to the beginning supposed to be 75 acres worth two hundred dollars. I further will and devise to my son Washington thirty-five dollars in money to be paid in like manner as my son Joshua.

I will and devise to my son Thomas Curtis and his heirs and assigns forever one hundred acres of land on said Curtis's Creek and known as the Gooden tract on which the said Thomas now lives west of the homestead place where I now live. I also give and devise to my said son Thomas the west end of a fifty acre tract all that portion of said tract west and, above the still house branch to be his and his heirs forever in all supposed to be one hundred and ten acres worth two hundred and twenty five dollars.

I will and devise to my well beloved wife Delilah for and during her life time all that portion of the homestead and plantation on which I now live on the south side of Curtises Creek & west of James Morgan lands and east of the still house branch. Also to my wife Delilah a horse beast and cow and calf to be hers absolute & her choice out of my horses and cattle also to my beloved wife Delilah all my household and kitchen furniture for and during her life time except the family book, these books I desire to be divided amongst my wife and children but so as for my daughter Mary to have my family Bible.

I will and devise to my two daughters Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis and Mary Curtis and their heirs and assigns forever that portion of my lands above devised to their Mother to come into their hands at the death of my wife Delilah also to them all the household and kitchen furniture in like manner.

I desire and direct that my executor hereinafter named shall sell all that portion of my lands not heretofore devised to any of my children after lawful advertisement on a credit of twelve months said lands lying on the north side of Curtis Creek joining and west of Jas. Morgans & south of the lands devised to Washington Curtis east of the lands devised to Thomas Curtis and north of the lands devised to my two daughters also all others of my perishable property to be sold in like manner except such as I may hereafter set apart for my wife the proceeds of the above with the debts due me or moneys on hand with all other property real or personal of every kind after the debts and funeral expenses shall have been first paid with the legacies named shall have been satisfactorily settled then the residue to be divided equally between my sons Madison Curtis, Benjamin J. Curtis Jr., Washington Curtis & Thomas Curtis, Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis & Mary Curtis. I will and devise that at my decease or before any sale is made of my property that my executor pick some suitable person, also my wife pick another and that these two persons may pick a third person whose duty it shall be to lay off my grain and other provisions, sufficient support for my wife till she shall be able to gather her first crop thereafter. My two guns is not intended to be regarded as household or kitchen furniture but are intended to be brought in under the head of perishable property.

Lastly I constitute and appoint my sons Benjamin J. Curtis & Thomas Curtis my executors in whose integrity and discretion I have full confidence.

Signed sealed and published in the presence of the witnesses hereunto subscribed their names in the presence of the testor who subscribed their names in the presence of each other this the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty. Wit; Saml. B. Gudger & James M Morgan.

Signed Benjamin Curtis (seal).13

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WILL:

June term 1864 Book A Page 225.
The Last Will and Testament of Benj Curtis
In the name of God Amen

I Benj Curtis of the County of Buncombe and State of North Carolina resident of the waters of South Homony Creek now in the seventy fourth year of my age but in good health and of sound and disposing memory do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament.

Imprimis I direct my body to be decently interred at the Pisga Meeting house under the direction of my executor to rest in the ground until with humble reliance on the mercy of God through our Lord Jesus Christ I trust it will arise on the last day to the resurrection of the Just.

Touching such worldly substance as it hath pleased God to bless me with I will and devise as follows after my just debts and funeral expenses shall have been paid and as several of my children is married and have received lands and other property as advancements, I will now mention the character of said property & the same by myself to my son Madison Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse beast and saddle & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars. To my son Benjamin J. Curtis lands on North Homony where he now lives and a horse and saddle & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars to my son Jackson Curtis lands on North Homony and a horse & cash in the amount of three hundred dollars, to my son John Curtis a horse beast & cow worth seventy five dollars, to my daughter Elizabeth A Davis wife of Henry Davis one bed and furniture one cow & some other house furniture worth thirty three dollars, to my son Thomas Curtis one horse beast & one heifer worth eighty five dollars. To my son Washington now single one horse beast and stock hog worth sixty five dollars, To my son Joshua a horse beast moneys & cash in the amount of one hundred and seventy eight dollars & 95 cents, all the above sums as advancements now confirm.

I will and devise to my daughter-in-law Avaline Curtis wife of my son Amos Curtis the use and control of the land which she now lives on on North Homony, joining and above Benjamin Curtis Jr and below John Smathers until her eldest daughter Mary A. Curtis and daughter of my son Amos arrives at the age of twenty one after that time the said Avaline Curtis widow of my deceased son Amos Curtis to have use control and profits of one third part of the said tract of land for and during her life time.

I will and devise to my two granddaughters and children of my son Amos Curtis the names of said children are Mary & Martha the above last mentioned lands subject to the provisions above named to them to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns forever, also to said Mary & Martha ten dollars each to be paid by my executors out of the sale of my other effects within two years of my decease. I also will and devise to my two grandchildren of my son John Curtis ten dollars each to be paid in like manner as the above.

I will and devise to my son Jackson Curtis' (deceased) five children ten dollars each to be paid as the above. I will and devise to my son Joshua Curtis one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid so soon as letters testamentary shall be taken out on my estate provided there should be money on hand if not to be paid at expiration of two years.

I will and devise to my son Washington Curtis & his heirs & assigns forever that portion of my homestead lands and lying on the NE side of the creek & known as the hickory flats, said lands to commence at the N.W, corner of homestead tract of land a Spanish oak and corner of a tract known as the Gooden tract and to run down a ridge known as the old house ridge to a forked apple tree to in a field near where an old house used to stand thence North and a direct course to a branch then down said branch to a fork of said branch, thence a strait course N.E. to the point of a ridge, thence up the main top of the ridge to. the extreme out boundary of my lands in that direction then west & south around the out boundary of said land to the beginning supposed to be 75 acres worth two hundred dollars.

I further will and devise to my son Washington thirty five dollars in money to be paid in like manner as my son Joshua. I will and devise to my son Thomas Curtis and his heirs and assigns forever one hundred acres of land on said Curtis's Creek and known as the Gooden tract on which the said Thomas now lives west of the homestead place Where I now live. I also give and devise to my said son Thomas the west end of a fifty acre tract all that portion of said tract west and above the still house branch to be his and his heirs forever in all supposed to be one hundred and ten acres worth two hundred and twenty five dollars.

I will and devise to my well beloved wife Delilah for and during her life time all that portion of the homestead and plantation on which I now live on the south side of Curtis Creek & west of James Morgan lands and east of the still house branch. Also to my wife Delilah a horse beast and cow and calf to be hers absolute & her choice out of my horses and cattle also to my beloved wife Delila all my household and kitchen furniture for and during her life time except the family book, these books I desire to be divided amongst my wife and children but so as for my daughter Mary to have my family Bible.

I will and devise to my two daughters Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis and Mary Curtis and their heirs and assigns forever that portion of my lands above devised to their Mother to come into their hands at the death of my wife Delilah also to them all the household and kitchen furniture in like manner.

I desire and direct that my executor hereinafter named shall sell all that portion of my lands not heretofore devised to any of my children after lawful advertisement on a credit of twelve months said lands lying on the north side of Curtis Creek joining and west of Jas Morgans & south of the lands devised to Washington Curtis east of the lands devised to Thomas Curtis and north of the lands devised to my two daughters also all others of my perishable property to be sold in like manner except such as I may hereafter set apart for my wife the proceeds of the above with the debts due me or moneys on hand with all other property real or personal of every kind after the debts and funeral expenses shall have been first paid with the legacies named shall have been satisfactorily settled then the residue to be divided equally between my sons Madison Curtis, Benjamin J. Curtis Jr., Washington Curtis & Thomas Curtis, Elizabeth Davis wife of Henry Davis & Mary Curtis. I will and devise that at my decease or before any sale is made of my property that my executor pick some suitable person, also my wife pick another and that these two persons may pick a third person whose duty it shall be to lay off my grain and other provisions, sufficient support for my wife till she shall be able to gather her first crop thereafter. My two guns is not intended to be regarded as household or kitchen furniture but are intended to be brought in under the head of perishable property.

Lastly I constitute and appoint my sons Benjamin J. Curtis & Thomas Curtis my executors in whose integrity and discretion I have full confidenc

Signed sealed and published in the presence of the witnesses hereunto subscribed their names in the presence of the testor who subscribed their names in the presence of each other this the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty.

Test Saml B Gudger

James M Morgan Benjamin Curtis seal

Benjamin married Delilah Rayburn on 28 Dec 1809 in Burke, North Carolina, USA. Delilah was born in 1792 in North Carolina, USA; died after 1 Jul 1864; was buried in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1860, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Died:
WILL:

On Jan 28, 1870 in Buncombe Co., NC. copy as follows

In the name of God, I, Benjamin Curtis, residing on North Hominy, County of Buncombe, State of North Carolina. . . (preliminaries) . . . to my wife, Susan, all my home lands including the dwelling and all my mountain lands excepting 75 acres in the gap of the mountain where William Moore now lives and hold lease from me, for during her lifetime or widowhood for her use and such of my children as may remain single and unmarried. . . . further to my wife . . . such stock sufficient for her use and such of my children that may be with her and unmarried . . . to include Julia McFee who is now one of my family provided she remains with my wife as one of the family, and on condition that this Julia McFee, my wife's niece, should remain with my wife and give her such assistance as is reasonable til the death of my said wife Susan, or til she arrives at the age of 21, that then I request that said wife Susan permit said nease one cow and one calf, also one bed, (etc.)

... having given to my son W. H. Curtis ... confirm to him the right of property already given . . . land by deed plus other property to the value of $500.00... nothing more.
.. having given to my son Joshua C. Curtis by deed, also a horse and other property to the value of $716.50, I hereby confirm the right of said property to him by his paying to my daughter] Julia A., wife of William Person, $150 . . . $125 of which he has already paid. Also he is to pay Celia D., Wife of S. F. Young $50.00 which he agreed to do, etc . . .On the land where William Muse now lives there are two or three good walnut trees. If I do not get them from there, Joshua C. Curtis is to have them, provided he gets them from there in one year after my decease . . . Having given to my daughter Jane, formerly wife of James M. Young, deceased, now wife of William Miller a cow and a calf, H. H. (household) furniture and stock valued at $43.00, I confirm it to her, giving her nothing further considering the land she now lives on was bought by her first husband from me and paid for in Confederate money, greatly to her disadvantage and to my loss ... Having given to my daughter Mary C. Curtis and her heirs, etc . . . 75 acres where William Muse now lives in what is called the Ballew Cove . . . the same was granted to me by the State of North Carolina also one cow and bed, supposed to be worth $30.00. No price set on the land. . . . to my youngest daughters, Elizabeth S. Curtis and Susan M. Curtis, the land on which I now live . . . the same being the land set apart to my wife Susan in this will, for her lifetime or widowhood.
Executor: J. C. L. Gudger, 20th day of Jan. 1870 AD. B. J. Curtis. Witnesses: W. Y. Morgan; Samuel B. Gudger. Probated - 28th day of Feb. 1870. J. E. Reed, Judge of Probate.

Book B. Pages 23-28.
North Carolina, Probate Court of Buncombe County. To J. E. Reed, Judge of Probate. The undersigned applies to have the last will and testament of B. J. CURTIS admitted to probate and shows:
1. That B.J. Curtis late of Buncombe County, is dead . . . that he died on 23rd February, 1870.
2. That he left a will and appointed the undersigned his executor.
3. That he left valuable property .. .
All parties interested: Susan Curtis, widow; W. H. Curtis; Celia B. Young, wife of S. F. Young; Julia A. Person, wife of W.D. Person; Jane Miller, wife of Williams Miller; Mary Curtis, Elizabeth S. Curtis; Joshua C. Curtis; S.M. [Susan] Curtis; Julia E. McFee. All said parties reside in Buncombe County.
Susan M. Curtis is a minor - no guardian; W. H. Curtis is gdn. for minor Julia C. McFee. Executor J. C. L. Gudger.

Family/Spouse: Susan Lnu. Susan was born on 12 Mar 1818 in North Carolina, USA; died on 26 Nov 1881 in North Carolina, USA; was buried in Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Julia Pearson
• Residence: 1850, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; Age: 7
• Residence: 1860, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: William D Pearson. William (son of John H Pearson and Zilpha Lnu) was born on 4 Feb 1839 in North Carolina, USA; died on 21 Oct 1911 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Lee Andrew Miller. Lee (son of Jacob M Miller and Elizabeth Warren) was born on 25 Oct 1864 in North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Feb 1897 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Cora Lee Warren. Cora (daughter of Elberry Warren and Mary Ann Peoples) was born on 7 Jul 1889 in North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Jul 1975 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 5 Jul 1975 in Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Pearl L Warren
• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 23 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1920, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Solomon Frazier Warren. Solomon (son of William B Warren and Nancy Lnu) was born in Aug 1873 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1880, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Laura Amanda Miller. Laura (daughter of Leander Charles Miller and Celia Sharp) was born in Jun 1880 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Hattie Estelle Sloan
• Residence: 23 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Ward 3, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Death Certificate No.: 19 Mar 1926; Certificate Number: 6114-H.

Family/Spouse: William Hardy Sloan. William was born on 1 Jan 1884 in Georgia, USA; died on 24 Feb 1920 in Ware, Georgia, USA; was buried in Kettle Creek Cemetery, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• SSN issued: Florida, USA
• Name: Elsie Mae Wiggins
• Social Security Number: 264-49-1629
• Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Occupation: 28 Apr 1910; Farm Manager
• Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 3 Jan 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Waycross Ward 2
• Residence: 7 Apr 1930, 1616 Creswell Street, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Age: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1945, Precinct 17, Duval, Florida, USA

Notes:

Member of El Bethel Christian Church, Waycross, GA

Elsie married Charles Clemon Wiggins on 4 Apr 1917 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. Charles (son of William Early Wiggins and Margaret Elizabeth Harper) was born on 17 Jul 1895 in Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1949 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Volusia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1920, Seabreaze, Volusia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1935, Precinct 8, Volusia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1945, Precinct 8a, Volusia, Florida, USA

Family/Spouse: Anna Lnu. Anna was born in 1895 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Name: Annie Lee Courtney
• Social Security Number: 241-06-5799
• Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 26 Jan 1920, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 3 May 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1935, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1991, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: John Crawford Courtney. John (son of John Hamilton Courtney and Martha Jane Thrash) was born on 26 Jun 1893 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1974 in Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Known As: Willie
• Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Hattie Lee Spivey. Hattie was born on 5 Jan 1913 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jan 2002 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Occupation: 1930; Car Repair for Rail Road
• Residence: 1930, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
• Residence: 23 May 1978, Ware, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Name: Ward B Sloan
Death Date: 23 May 1978
County of Death: Ware
Gender: M
Race: W
Age: 68 years
County of Residence: Ware
Certificate: 016995

Family/Spouse: Ludell McNeal. Ludell was born on 22 Feb 1912 in Georgia, USA; died on 2 Apr 2001 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• SSN issued: Georgia, USA
• Name: Merle S. Sutton
• Social Security Number: 257-07-6468
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Vital: 17 Jun 1994; Certificate number: 026831.

Notes:

Name: Merle Sutton
Death Date: 09 Jun 1994
County of Death: Ware
Gender: F
Race: W
Age: 81 years
County of Residence: Ware
Certificate: 026831
Date Filed: 17 Jun 1994

Family/Spouse: Albert Sutton, Sr. Albert was born on 4 Oct 1902; died on 22 Apr 1982 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; was buried in Kettle Creek Cemetery, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Ware, Georgia, USA
• Social Security Number: 718-12-4446
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 4 Apr 1930, Cresswell Street, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, Railroad Board (Issued Through)
• Vital: 22 Mar 1996; Certificate number: 012473.

Notes:

Buried:
Section B32 Lot 14 G1

William married Pearl Frances Callahan on 29 Aug 1941 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. Pearl (daughter of Albert C Callahan and Lillian Lnu) was born on 7 Dec 1916 in Ware, Georgia, USA; died on 27 Jan 2014 in Baptist Village Nursing Home, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 2014 in Oakland Cemetery, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Coy
• Death Certificate No.: Certificate Number: 19746.
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1930, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Titus Sloan
• Residence: 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Miami, Dade, Florida, USA

Notes:

Name:
Not sure if the 1920 Titus and the 1930 and 1940 William H is the same person.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• SSN issued: Georgia, USA
• tng Album: 1,2
• tng Album: 6
• Name: Bessie E Cason
• Name: Bessie Elizabeth Wilkes
• Name: Bessie W Wilkes
• Name: Bessie Wilkes
• Social Security Number: 255-07-9679
• Birth: 11 Sep 1915, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 3 Jan 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Parallel Street, Ward 2
• Residence: 7 Apr 1930, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; 1616 Creswell Street
• Residence: 6 Apr 1940, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1945, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 3 Apr 1950, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: T08 Anderson Ave; Age: 33; EnumerationDistrict: 12-14; IsEmployed: No; LiveOnFarm: No; OccupationCategory: Keeping House; SeekingWork: No; ThreeOrMoreAcres: No; WorkedLastWeek: No; RelationToHead: Wife; MaritalStatus: Married

Notes:

J. I. Mashburn, Pastor First Baptist Church

Died:
Florida Times-Union, Sep. 25, 2001: Bessie Elizabeth Wiggins Wilkes.

Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Wiggins WILKES, 85, of Lake City, died early Monday morning, September 24, 2001, in the Lake City Medical Center following a brief illness.

A native of Waycross, Georgia, Mrs. Wilkes was educated and graduated from the school system in Waycross prior to moving to Lake City in 1939. Mrs. Wilkes served as the secretary of the First Baptist Church of Lake City for forty-five years. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church and in the Charity Sunday School Class, the Wednesday Night Supper Committee and the Historical Committee of the church. Mrs. Wilkes was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Wilkes was preceded in death in 1985 by her husband of forty-four years, Mr. Air N. WILKES.

Mrs. Wilkes is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles & Joanne WILKES, Columbia, South Carolina; John & Patty WILKES, Robbinsville, North Carolina; a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia & Robert JOLLY, Hickory, North Carolina; a brother Charles WIGGINS (Terry), Sebring, Florida; and a sister, Mrs. Ruby DECKER of Fort Myers, Florida, Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilkes will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 26, 2001, in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Carson Brittain, Rev. Robert Davis and Rev. Troy Varnum officiating.

Interment will follow in Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Biggs Funeral Home, 3801 S. First Street, Lake City.

Bessie married Air Nicodemus Wilkes on 14 Jun 1941 in MacClenny, Baker, Florida, USA. Air (son of John Elias Wilkes and Maggie Robinson) was born on 24 Dec 1906 in Benton, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 15 Oct 1985 in Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Name: Ruby C Decker
• Name: Ruby G Lendrum
• Residence: 7 Apr 1930, 1616 Creswell Street, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 7 Apr 1950, Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; ClassofWorker: Private; EnumerationDistrict: 45-3; OccupationCategory: Working; Wife RelationToHead: Wife; Married MaritalStatus: Married
• Residence: 1988, Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA

Family/Spouse: Donald Homer Decker. Donald (son of Maurice Homer Decker and Florence Lnu, son of Florence Lnu) was born on 14 Oct 1913 in La Porte, La Porte, Indiana, USA; died on 14 Jan 1995 in Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Thomas Edwin Lendrum on 19 Mar 1942 in Baker, Florida, USA. Thomas was born on 31 Dec 1920 in Aurora, DuPage, Illinois, USA; died on 28 Feb 2003 in Warner Robins, Houston, Georgia, USA; was buried on 3 Mar 2003 in Magnolia Park Cemetery, Warner Robins, Houston, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Residence: 7 Apr 1930, 1616 Creswell Street, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1935, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Military: 30 Sep 1944; Battle Ship Wisconsin
• Military: 31 Dec 1944; Battle Ship Wisconsin
• Military: 31 Mar 1945; Battle Ship Wisconsin
• Residence: 1993, Sebring, Highlands, Florida, USA

Notes:

Died:
Charles Hebron Wiggins was born November 5, 1925 in Waycross, Georgia, the son of Charles Clemon Wiggins and Elsie May Miller Wiggins.

He has two sisters, Bessie Wilkes (deceased) and Ruby Decker of Ft. Myers, FL. The family moved to Watertown, FL near Lake City in 1937 where his father ran a shingle and lathe mill. The family moved back to Waycross, GA until 1940, when they moved to Jacksonville, FL where his father worked in Gibbs shipyard as a ship carpenter.

Charles went to Landon High School, worked as a Western Union delivery boy, ran a newspaper route and worked as an arc welder. He joined the U.S. Navy in January 1943. After attending boot camp in Bainbridge, MD, then pre-commissioning training in NewPort, RI. He was then assigned to the new Battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin in Philadelphia. The Wisconsin sailed to the far western Pacific to the Caroline Islands where it joined Admiral Halsey’s 3rd fleet. The Wisconsin supported the invasion of the Philippines, naval action in the South China Sea, survived a devastating typhoon, supported the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and numerous kamikaze attacks and was in Tokyo Bay when the war ended September 2, 1945. In 1946, Charles was honorably discharged from the Navy and then returned home to Jacksonville, FL. He found work as a surveyor for the FL State Road Department. He met his future wife Terry Barrett in 1948 and they were married in Folkston, GA on September 29, 1949. Charles then went to work for the US Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District). He worked with a mobile survey unit throughout FL and Puerto Rico. He also worked as an inspector on various dredging projects and as a construction representative. Charles and Terry helped establish the Naranja Baptist Church near Homestead, Florida in 1963. Charles and Terry have one daughter Sandra Jean Ferguson born October 2, 1959. Charles retired from the Corps of Engineers in 1982. They moved from Homestead, FL to Sebring in 1988. Charles is a charter member of the VFW Post 9853 in Avon Park which he helped organize and served as their Chaplain for 9 years. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:00AM at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Avon Park, FL.

https://www.stephensonnelsonfh.com/obituary/charles-wiggins

Charles married Doris Therresa Barrett on 29 Sep 1949 in Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA. Doris (daughter of Edward William Barrett and Anna Mary Lafond) was born on 24 Sep 1926 in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont, USA; died on 28 Jul 2015 in Sebring, Highlands, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1935, Precinct 8, Volusia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1945, Precinct 8a, Volusia, Florida, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Name: Johnnie C Van Hook
• Residence: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Social Security Number: 246-01-3875
• Residence: 1920, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1935, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Death: 20 Jun 1994, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Nelson James Van Hook. Nelson was born on 12 Jun 1918 in Macon, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Jul 1994 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Residence: 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1935, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Notes:

Died:
Dixie Elizabeth Russell, 91, of Candler, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.

A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Annie Lee Miller Courtney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Russell, and by her sister, Johnnie Lee VanHook.

Mrs. Russell retired from American Enka. She was of the Methodist faith.

Mrs. Russell is survived by her son, Donald C. Russell; and by her niece, JoAnn McElrath.

Services will be private.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.

http://www.grocefuneralhome.com/obituary/Dixie-Elizabeth-Russell/Candler-NC/1385762

Family/Spouse: Jack Howell Russell. Jack (son of Living and Living) was born on 25 Mar 1920 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 28 Feb 1974 in Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Enka, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White

Notes:

Died:
Gerald D. Pearson

Warner Robins GA United States

Gerald D. Pearson -WARNER ROBINS - Gerald D. Pearson, 63, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2005.

Funeral Services will be held at 2P.M. on Thursday, January 6, at the Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Pastor Felix Camps and Pastor Floyd McKeel will officiate.

Visitation will be 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5 at McCullough Funeral Home.

Mr. Pearson was born on February 6, 1941 in North Carolina to the late Raymond Pearson and Hattie Spivey Metcalf. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Pearson was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was self-employed as a building contractor.

Preceding him in death was daughter, Tonya Pearson. -

Survivors include, wife of 36 years, Delores Pearson, Warner Robins; daughter, Carolyn Sheldon (Billy), Warner Robins; daughter, Karen Akers (Brian), Macon; son, David Pearson, Byron; son, Kenneth Pearson (Donna), North Carolina; sister, Linda Rogers, North Carolina; sister, Mary Brown, North Carolina; sister, Grace McGrue, North Carolina; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Macon Telegraph, The (GA) - Tuesday, January 4, 2005

CITE THIS RECORD
"Macon Telegraph, The", Georgia, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/107748E7DA5C65B2-107748E7DA5C65B2 : accessed 29 September 2016)

http://www.mcculloughfh.com/obituary/Gerald-D.-Pearson/Warner-Robins-GA/174638

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Gracie
• Name: Laura Grace McGrew
• Residence: 2016, Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: David Lewis McGrew. David was born on 23 Dec 1931; died on 9 Aug 1993 in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Tracy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: White
• Residence: 1981, Henderson, North Carolina, USA; Marital Status: Married

Notes:

Died:
Age: 47

Dennis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1935, Branford, Suwannee, Florida, USA
• Residence: 5 Apr 1940, Shalmanezer, Columbia, Florida, USA; Age: 6; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 12-5; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 1st grade; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Niece
• Residence: 1945, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA
• Residence: 3 Apr 1950, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; StreetAddress: 108 Anderson Ave; Age: 16; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 12-14; GradeCompleted: No; Income: None; IncomeOtherSources: 0; LiveOnFarm: No; OccupationCategory: Other; OtherIncomeSupplement: None; SchoolYearsCompleted: S11; ThreeOrMoreAcres: No; WeeksWorked: 20; SameHouse: Yes; RelationToHead: Daughter; Never Married MaritalStatus: Single
• Residence: 1990, Summerville, Charleston, South Carolina, USA; Age: 57

Notes:

Died:
Virginia was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, her Savior after a brief affliction. She left this earthly kingdom the way she lived gentle, kind and loving. Left to remember her love is daughter Erin (David) Todd of Woodlawn, VA, grandson Jason (Fiona) Todd, great grandsons Ellis and George Todd of Kunshan, China, brothers Charles (Joanne) Wilkes of Chapin, SC and John (Patty) Wilkes of Lake City, FL.

She will be missed by loyal friend Janet Burham of Pfafftown, NC and many others. Virginia had a way of reaching the heart of many with her love of Jesus. Her mission to love others well and shine her Savior's light, which has been accomplished. She has now heard the words "Well done, thou good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of thou Lord."

A service of remembrance will be held at the Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel in Newton, NC on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2 pm. Burial will be in Lake City, FL at Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: Special Gathering, 5350 Peirce Rd., Ridgeville, SC 29472.

Published by Hickory Daily Record from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2023.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hickoryrecord/name/mary-jolley-obituary?id=39013412

Pinecrest Independent Living for Seniors

Mary married George Alfred Lawson on 24 Jul 1951 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. George (son of Horace Fay Lawson and Theoda W Worthington) was born on 8 Sep 1931 in Atlanta, De Kalb, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Sep 2020 in Cantonment, Escambia, Florida, USA; was buried in Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Lionel Ivor Rankin on 24 Dec 1993 in Northwood Assembly, North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. Lionel (son of Joor Rankin and Catherine Kentish) was born on 3 Jun 1917 in Illinois, USA; died on 10 Mar 1994 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Robert Lee "Bob" Jolley on 14 Feb 1995 in Denver, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. Robert (son of Ray Alfred Jolley and Helen Florence Cunningham) was born on 27 Jul 1921 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died on 20 Dec 2004 in Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Catawba Memorial Park, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Dickie
• Social Security Number: 262-68-0347
• Residence: 7 Apr 1950, Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA; Age: 7; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 45-3; GradeCompleted: No; SchoolYearsCompleted: S1; SameHouse: Yes; Son RelationToHead: Son; Never Married MaritalStatus: Single
• SSN issued: 1960, Florida, USA

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Jan 1976, Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Died:
Age: 0

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]