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John Cornelius Wilkes

Male 1886 - 1962  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Cornelius Wilkes was born on 6 Dec 1886 in Wilksburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 27 Jun 1962 in Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1900, Baton Rouge, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    John married Daisy Viola Allen on 6 Sep 1914 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. Daisy was born on 13 Nov 1895 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 9 Dec 1972 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Cornelius Wilkes, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1915 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Nov 1969 in South Waccamaw Street, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA.
    2. 3. Louise Adelyn Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1916 in Leeds, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 Jan 2008 in Westminster Health Center, Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 12 Jan 2008 in Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Boy Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1918 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 2 Feb 1918 in Chester, South Carolina, USA.
    4. 5. Eula Maurice Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1919 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 21 Oct 2009 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. Russell William Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Nov 1986 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Cornelius Wilkes, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 2 Aug 1915 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Nov 1969 in South Waccamaw Street, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: South Carolina, USA
    • Social Security Number: 249-09-4278
    • Residence: 1920, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Family/Spouse: Helen Cassells. Helen was born on 8 May 1913; died on 3 May 2010 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara Frances Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1946 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 14 May 2009 in Lexington, South Carolina, USA.
    2. 8. Mary Cornelia Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1947 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 31 May 2012 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 2012.

  2. 3.  Louise Adelyn Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 17 Sep 1916 in Leeds, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 10 Jan 2008 in Westminster Health Center, Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 12 Jan 2008 in Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1920, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    CHESTER -- Mrs. Louise Wilkes Faulk, 91, formerly of Hillcrest Drive, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Westminster Health Center in Rock Hill, S.C.

    The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.12, 2008, at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clay Waldrip and Dr. Bob McCollum officiating. Burial will be at Chester Memorial Gardens.

    Mrs. Faulk was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Leeds, S.C., and lived in Chester County all of her life. She was the daughter of the late John Cornelia and Daisy Viola Allen Wilkes. She was a member of First Baptist Church Chester. She had formerly worked at Thomas and Howard, Department of Social Services, and was retired from Chester County Hospital.

    Mrs. Faulk was the widow of Giger "Guy" Faulk. Surviving are one son, Wilkes Faulk and his wife, Sherrie of Rock Hill, S.C.; one daughter, Joan Faulk Horton and her husband, Max of Wallhala, S.C.; two grandchildren, Benjamin Wilkes Faulk and his wife, Ashley of Longs, S.C., and Katy Faulk Matarese and her husband, Michael of Rock Hill, S.C.; one sister, Maurice Wilkes Ott of Fairfax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

    The family will receive friends in the foyer of First Baptist Church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

    Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 518, Chester, SC 29706; Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 610 Calvary Church Road, Chester, SC 29706; or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 110 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
    The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C., Obituaries 11 Jan 2008

    Louise married Giger Marvin "Guy" Faulk on 8 Jun 1943 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. Giger was born on 14 Dec 1917 in South Carolina, USA; died on 5 Jun 2007 in Hillcrest Drive, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Boy Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 29 Jan 1918 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 2 Feb 1918 in Chester, South Carolina, USA.

  4. 5.  Eula Maurice Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1919 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 21 Oct 2009 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Maurice W Ott
    • Residence: 1920, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, District of Columbia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    On October 21, 2009 in Fairfax, VA. Maurice W. Ott, widow of James E. Ott, Jr.; beloved mother of Judith Coyle, John Ott and the late James D. Ott; dear grandmother of Michelle Coyle, Jennifer Coyle, Daniel Ott and David Ott; cherished great-grandmother of James Ott.

    Friends may call on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m.

    Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

    http://www.everlyfuneralhomefairfax.com/obituaries/tribute.html?url=http://stei-23986.tributes.com/show/Maurice-Wilkes-Ott-87006260

    Eula married James E Ott on 4 Oct 1947 in Washington, USA. James was born on 30 Mar 1921 in Riverdale, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died in Sheffield Rd, Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. James Daniel Ott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1948 in Cheverly, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died on 8 Aug 1987 in Chantilly, Fairfax, Virginia, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1987 in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Prince William, Virginia, USA.
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Russell William Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Chester, South Carolina, USA; died in Nov 1986 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: Georgia, USA
    • Social Security Number: 259-03-2953
    • Residence: 1930, Halsellville, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    • Military: 16 Sep 1940, Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA

    Notes:

    U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    about Russell W Wilkes
    Name: Russell W Wilkes
    Birth Year: 1921
    Race: White, citizen (White)
    Nativity State or Country: South Carolina
    State: South Carolina
    County or City: Chester

    Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1940
    Enlistment State: South Carolina
    Enlistment City: Chester
    Branch: Infantry
    Branch Code: Infantry
    Grade: Corporal
    Grade Code: Corporal
    Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
    Source: National Guard

    Education: 4 years of high school
    Civil Occupation: Engineering Aide (Designated Field) or Sales Clerk
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 71
    Weight: 155

    Russell married Ruth Alexander on 2 Nov 1946 in Chester, South Carolina, USA. Ruth died in Park Street, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Richard Bryan Wilkes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1953 in South Carolina, USA; died on 27 Feb 2017 in Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Barbara Frances Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Oct 1946 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 14 May 2009 in Lexington, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: South Carolina, USA
    • Name: Barbara Wilkes Bowles
    • Social Security Number: 251-76-6880
    • Cause of Death: Automobile accident

    Notes:

    Died:
    Head-on crash kills Lexington woman

    A 61-year-old Lexington woman died in a head-on collision Thursday afternoon in Lexington County.

    The woman, identified by county Coroner Harry Harman as Barbara Wilkes Bowles, was driving east on Millstream Road around 1:23 p.m., when her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic near Hickory Hill Road.

    The Honda struck a Chevrolet pickup, S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Josef Robinson said. The pickup's driver, Jonathan Coburn, 25, of South Congaree, and passenger Andrew Webber, 20, of Lexington County, were uninjured. Both wore seat belts.

    Bowles, who also was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene, Robinson said.

    -- From staff reports The State newspaper 15 May 2009

    News - Obituaries
    Saturday, May. 16, 2009 - The State newspaper, Columbia, SC
    Barbara Wilkes Bowles

    COLUMBIA Memorial service for Barbara Wilkes Bowles, 62, will be held Sunday, May 17, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

    Mrs. Bowles died Thursday, May 14, 2009. Born in Chester, S.C., she was a daughter of Helen Cassells Wilkes and the late John C. Wilkes, Jr. Mrs. Bowles graduated from the University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy. She retired as a pharmacist from the State Department of Mental Health following 35 years of service. She was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend.

    Surviving are her husband of 25 years, John B. Bowles; mother; sister and brother-in-law, Mary W. and D. Hugh Burgess; nieces, Kara Glenn and her husband, Ben, all of Columbia, Elisabeth Beller and her husband, Scott of Arlington, Va. and Susan Dexter of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sister-in-law, Cornelia Dexter and her husband, Benson of Williamsburg, Va.; great-nephew, Cole Glenn; and great-niece, Morgan Beller.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Foundation, 1600 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

    Please sign online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

    Obituary posted: May 16, 2009

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


  2. 8.  Mary Cornelia WilkesMary Cornelia Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Sep 1947 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA; died on 31 May 2012 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 2012.

    Notes:

    Died:
    A memorial service for Mary Wilkes Burgess, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Brad Smith. Visitation and a reception will follow the service in Thompson Hall. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.

    Mrs. Burgess died Thursday, May 31, 2012. Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late John Cornellia and Helen Cassells Wilkes. She was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and the Solid Rock "Young Adult" Sunday School Class.

    Following her retirement from Constan, Inc. as Office Manager many years ago, she devoted her time to her family, especially her grandchildren.

    Surviving are her beloved husband of 42 years, Hugh Burgess; daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Ben Glenn; grandchildren, Cole and Juliet Glenn; brother-in-law, John (Ann) Bowles of Columbia and numerous other relatives.

    In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son and sister, Barbara Wilkes Bowles.

    The family wishes to thank Dr. S. Terry Smith and nurses, Kathy and Mary, for their compassion and care shown to Mary, as well as, her beloved friends, Marian Hornsby, Catherine Matthews and Cathy Brown.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Riverbanks Region Chapter, 602 Meeting Street, West Columbia SC 29169.

    http://www.dunbarfunerals.com/obituaries/tribute.html?url=http://stei-23911.tributes.com/show/Mary-Wilkes-Burgess-93894158

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


  3. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Louise2, 1.John1)

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

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Louise2, 1.John1)

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


  5. 11.  James Daniel Ott Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eula2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Sep 1948 in Cheverly, Prince George's, Maryland, USA; died on 8 Aug 1987 in Chantilly, Fairfax, Virginia, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1987 in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Prince William, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 151-40-6548
    • SSN issued: 1965, New Jersey, USA
    • Military: 11 Jan 1967


  6. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eula2, 1.John1)

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

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Eula2, 1.John1)

  8. 14.  Richard Bryan WilkesRichard Bryan Wilkes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Russell2, 1.John1) was born in 1953 in South Carolina, USA; died on 27 Feb 2017 in Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    NEW BERN | Richard Bryan Wilkes, 64, of New Bern, N.C. passed away suddenly at his home on February 27, 2017.

    Rick was proceeded in death by his parents, Russell Wilkes, Sr. and Ruth Alexander Wilkes and infant son, Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr.

    He is survived by his wife of 44 years Linda Robinson Wilkes, daughter Kathryn Wilkes Kaushagen and her husband Matthew of Havelock, N.C., son Christopher Ryan Wilkes and his wife LeighAnn of West Salem, Wi., brother Bill Wilkes of Snow Hill, N.C., two grandchildren Clayton Ryan Wilkes and Emily Lauren Wilkes, and his cousins, nieces and nephews and faithful & loyal furry friend, Jimmy.

    Rick graduated from Columbia (SC) High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He moved to Havelock North Carolina at the age of nineteen (19) to start a grocery business with his mother and brother. He was an owner and operator of a family grocery business for over 35 years. He was a scratch golfer and loved watching Tarheel basketball. Rick was also a Rams football fan and attended every home game he could. Family genealogy, history, vegetable gardening, reading and bird watching were among many of his hobbies. He had a wicked sense of humor and a gracious heart. He was a faithful husband and a wonderful father who will be missed dearly.

    The Wilkes family will receive friends on Monday, March 6 at Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremation from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at First Baptist Church of Havelock at 11:00am.

    In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church of Havelock, 111 Hollywood Blvd., Havelock, N.C. 28532

    Arrangements entrusted to Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

    http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newbernsj/obituary.aspx?n=richard-bryan-wilkes&pid=184339748&fhid=16909

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1977; died on 27 Jul 1977 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.

  9. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Russell2, 1.John1)


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 3.Louise2, 1.John1)

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


  2. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 3.Louise2, 1.John1)

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


  3. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Living3, 5.Eula2, 1.John1)

  4. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Living3, 5.Eula2, 1.John1)

  5. 20.  Richard Bryan Wilkes, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (14.Richard3, 6.Russell2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Jun 1977; died on 27 Jul 1977 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1977, Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA; Marital Status: Never Married