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Doctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith

Doctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith

Male 1868 - 1939  (70 years)

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  1. 1.  Doctor Jacob Franklin HighsmithDoctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith was born on 1 Sep 1868 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Jun 1939 in Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1870, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Post Office: Dismal; Age: 1
    • Residence: 1880, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 11; Marital status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 42; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Occupation: 1930; Surgeon
    • Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Notes:

    In 1901, established Highsmith Hospital in Fayeteville, NC. The first private hospital in the state.

    Died on his farm near Roseboro, NC

    Died:
    Age: 70

    Jacob married Mary Lou White in 1890. Mary was born on 10 Sep 1869 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 22 Oct 1967 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Doctor James Dacosta Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Oct 1939 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 3. Mamie Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1892 in North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jul 1976 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Annie Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1893 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1973 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
    4. 5. Juanita White Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1896 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Dec 1986 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
    5. 6. Louise Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1897 in North Carolina, USA.
    6. 7. Doctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1902 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Nov 1963 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.
    7. 8. Doctor William Cochron Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1904 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jan 1988 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
    8. 9. Rachel Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1907 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Sep 1991 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Doctor James Dacosta Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born in 1890 in North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Oct 1939 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 19; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Occupation: 1930; Doctor
    • Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son


  2. 3.  Mamie HighsmithMamie Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 4 Apr 1892 in North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jul 1976 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Mamie Wells
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 8; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1976, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; Marital Status: Widowed

    Mamie married Edwin Julius Wells on 11 Apr 1916 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. Edwin was born on 8 Mar 1890 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; died on 15 Oct 1945 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Doctor Edwin Julius Wells, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1923 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Mar 1997 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 11. Elizabeth Screven Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1929 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jun 1929 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 6 Jun 1929 in Fayetteville.
    3. 12. Mary Highsmith Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1917 in Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Mar 1983 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

  3. 4.  Annie Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 19 Nov 1893 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Dec 1973 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Annie Highsmith Campbell
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 16; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1973, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 80

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Doctor Franklin Highsmith Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; died on 25 Nov 2000 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

  4. 5.  Juanita White Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 30 Aug 1896 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Dec 1986 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Occupation: 1930; Teacher
    • Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1935, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 42; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter


  5. 6.  Louise Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 28 Jun 1897 in North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Louise Hardee
    • Residence: 1900, Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 2; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Fayetteville Ward 7, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1935, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

    Louise married Norman Felix Hardee on 5 Jun 1920 in Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. Norman was born on 24 Dec 1897 in Lenoir, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Jul 1973 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Doctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith, JrDoctor Jacob Franklin Highsmith, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 23 Feb 1902 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Nov 1963 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Occupation: Doctor
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 28; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1963, Troy, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 61

    Family/Spouse: Cornelia McIntyre. Cornelia was born on 9 Aug 1909 in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA; died in Aug 1982 in Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Jacob Franklin Highsmith, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1938 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Jan 2018 in Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 2018 in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.
    2. 15. John Murdock McIntyre Highsmith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1944 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Apr 1994 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.

  7. 8.  Doctor William Cochron Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 29 Jun 1904 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jan 1988 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 5; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son


  8. 9.  Rachel Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 29 Nov 1907 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Sep 1991 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

    Family/Spouse: Garah Bruton Caldwell. Garah was born on 25 May 1904 in Virginia, USA; died on 1 Dec 1995 in Williamsburg, James, Virginia, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Doctor Edwin Julius Wells, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mamie2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 1 Sep 1923 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 4 Mar 1997 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White

    Notes:

    Died:
    DR. EDWIN J. WELLS
    WILMINGTON -- Dr. Edwin J. Wells, 73, of 2205 Gillette Drive, formerly of Fayetteville, died Tuesday in New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

    Dr. Wells was a retired plastic surgeon, on the staff of James Walder Memorial Hospital and New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club.

    A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements are being handled by Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

    The family will receive friends at the home.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 810 Princess St., Wilmington, N.C. 28401, or to the Woodberry Forest Amici Fund, Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Va. 22989.

    Fayetteville Observer, The (NC) - Wednesday, March 5, 1997

    CITE THIS RECORD
    "Fayetteville Observer, The", North Carolina, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/0FC2C5361D575BDC-0FC2C5361D575BDC : accessed 22 August 2016)
    DR. EDWIN J. WELLS

    Edwin married Louise Huntingdon Warner on 7 Aug 1948 in New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. Louise was born about 1925; died on 29 Jan 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  2. 11.  Elizabeth Screven Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mamie2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 16 May 1929 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jun 1929 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 6 Jun 1929 in Fayetteville.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Age: 0

    Died:
    Age: 1m


  3. 12.  Mary Highsmith Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mamie2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 4 Mar 1917 in Cross Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Mar 1983 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Mary Highsmith Howard
    • Name: Mary W Corbett
    • Birth: 4 Mar 1918

    Mary married William Henry Corbett on 15 Jun 1938 in West Point, Orange, New York, USA, and was divorced on 28 Aug 1956 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. William was born about 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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


  4. 13.  Doctor Franklin Highsmith Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (4.Annie2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 16 Mar 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; died on 25 Nov 2000 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Frank
    • Race: White

    Franklin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  5. 14.  Jacob Franklin Highsmith, IIIJacob Franklin Highsmith, III Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 3 Apr 1938 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 Jan 2018 in Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 2018 in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Frank

    Notes:

    Died:
    Jacob Franklin “Frank” Highsmith, III., 79, of Myrtle Beach passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Embrace Hospice House. He was born April 03, 1938 in Fayetteville, NC, son of the late Jacob Franklin Highsmith, II. And Cornelia McIntyre.

    In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, John Murdock McIntyre Highsmith.

    He is survived by a sister-in-law, Edith Highsmith of Charlotte, NC.

    Frank was an US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He built and operated a miniature golf course and later went to work in the gift shop at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, now Pirates Voyage, which he enjoyed. Frank was ambassador for the Imagination Library program, a foundation that mails free books monthly to children across Horry County until the age of five. He loved to help people and wanted to make everyone feel welcome and like family.

    A celebration of Frank’s life will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558 Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Burial will follow at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery.

    The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of service.

    Memorials may be made in Frank’s name to Embrace Hospice House, 175 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.

    Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com

    Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is in charge of arrangements.

    https://www.burroughsfh.com/obituary/Jacob-HighsmithIII


  6. 15.  John Murdock McIntyre Highsmith Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jacob2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 9 Jul 1944 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 30 Apr 1994 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; MaritalStatus: Married
    • Social Security Number: 251869978

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



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Edwin3, 3.Mamie2, 1.Jacob1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  2. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Edwin3, 3.Mamie2, 1.Jacob1)

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Franklin3, 4.Annie2, 1.Jacob1)

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