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William John Baker Obit

mabeone — 4 Sep 2008 9:41:24 GMT

PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC

Mr. William “Bill” John Baker, age 92, of 237 W. Dodson Mill Road, Pilot Mountain, NC died Friday evening , August 29, 2008 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

He was born May 16, 1916 in Allegheny County, PA. to the late Charles Edwin & Ida Mae Thomas Baker.

Mr. Baker was employed for 35 years with Standard Brands Inc. and held many management positions. He was a member of The American Society of Baker Engineers and served as assistant program chairman. He also served as president of The Allied Trades of The Baking Industry.
He was a member of The Masonic Order and received the 50 year pin in Feb. 2000. He was also a 32nd degree mason and a member of Boumi Shrine Temple.
He retired in 1979 and moved to Pilot Mountain in 1980. For a number of years he enjoyed woodworking in Will Luebbert’s wood shop. Since coming to Pilot he was involved with the Pilot Mountain Civic Club and received the Citizen of The Year award in 1994. He was also active with Habitat for Humanity and worked on the first five homes they built, also serving on the board of directors.
He served on the board of directors for Community Bank and retired from the board as Director Emeritus. He was known for his generosity to the needy and to the local churches.

SURVIVORS:

DAUGHTER: Jane E. Martin of the Home

SON & DAUGHTER-IN-LAW:
James E. & wife Nancy Baker; Darien, CT.

GRANDCHILDREN: Three
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Four

SISTERS: Four
BROTHERS: Two

In addition to his parents Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his wife Mary E. Baker and son David W. Baker.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at Howell-Nelson Funeral Chapel of Pilot Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Attn: Office of Gift Planning ( for Masonic Childrens Home) One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA. 17022. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and aides on the Skilled Nursing Unit at Northern Hospital of Surry County and his very special friend Christie Jones. Online condolences may be made at www.howellfuneralservices.com.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 8/31/2008 - 9/1/2008

Meredith Hill

wfcanipe — 22 Jun 2008 3:35:57 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Meredith Hill. He was born in 1866 in NC. His parents are Hiram Hill and Cynthia Evans Hill. He married Sarah Jane Petty 02 Dec 1883 in Alleghany County, North Carolina. They had one son, William Everett Hill born in 1884.

Duncan Reunion - Mitchell/Yancey County, North Carolina - Sept. 14, 2008

Nancy_Mays — 16 Jul 2008 3:53:08 GMT

The Annual Duncan Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Berry Chapel Baptist Church on Altapass Road in Spruce Pine, NC. All descendants of John Calvin and Rebecca Simmons Duncan and related descendants of John Duncan, Jr. (Calvin’s father) of Ashe/Yancey Counties, North Carolina are invited.

John Duncan b. circa 1785, lived in Ashe County until the mid-1850's and resided in the Egypt/Ramseytown area of Yancey County until his death sometime after 1880. John's known children are:

KNOWN CHILDREN OF JOHN AND WIFE #1:
George Washington Duncan b. 1821, Ashe Co. NC, m. Jane Edwards
John Calvin Duncan b. 1836, Ashe Co. NC, m. Rebecca Simmons

ADDITIONAL “POSSIBLE” CHILDREN OF JOHN AND WIFE #1:
Jane Duncan b. abt. 1807, m. Jonathan Edwards (moved to Oregon)
Joseph Duncan b. 1810 m. Amy
Nancy Mahalia Duncan b. abt. 1814, m. Joshua Stoneman Edwards (resided in Alleghany County, NC)
Jonathan Duncan b. abt. 1812, m. Temperance (moved to Missouri)
Elizabeth Duncan possibly m. Franklin Gortney
Franklin Duncan b. 1820, m. Senia (Sally) Wolf (resided in Alleghany County, NC)
John Duncan b. 1829, m. Margaret (moved to Tennessee after 1850)

CHILDREN OF JOHN AND CATHERINE:
William Duncan b. 1848, Ashe Co. NC
Matilda Duncan b. 1850, Ashe Co. NC

CHILDREN OF JOHN AND ELIZABETH EDWARDS
William Gilbert b. 18 Jul 1863, Yancey Co. m. Nancy Lovina Duncan b. 25 Sep 1875
Martha J. b. 1866, Yancey Co.
Charity C. b. 1870, Yancey Co.
Sarah b. 1876, Yancey Co. (may be a grandchild)

If you would like more information, please send an e-mail and I will gladly answer.

Nancy Mays, great-great-granddaughter of John Duncan, Jr.

Samuel & Hessa Taylor

fphday — 28 Jan 2004 4:34:07 GMT

I am researching the family of Samuel and Hessa Taylor. I believe they had 5 children, the two daughters were Tincy and Orlean. Samuel was born ca 1799 and Hessa was born ca 1804. Their daughter married Calvin Austin. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Frank Holliday
N. Potomac, Md
roots2k@juno.com

Alleghany County cemetary

DonnaLee5871 — 9 Jul 2007 2:26:55 GMT

Am searching for old cemetary near Laural Springs. Name is: Miller & Scott Cemetary. Directions I have say: 18S, west of road, south end of old R.L. Doughton farm. Tried once to find it and no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

Ima Ruth Simmons Blackburn Obit

mabeone — 20 Jun 2008 8:32:29 GMT

Mrs. Ima Ruth Simmons Blackburn, age 92, of E. Snow Street, State Road, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Blackburn was born August 30, 1915 in Alleghany County to Clarence & Emma Brown Simmons.

Mrs. Blackburn was a homemaker and was the oldest member of Mountain Park United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by William Clonnie Blackburn and a son, Newton J. Blackburn.

Survivors include: a son, William D. "Dub" Blackburn and wife Nancy of State Road; a daughter, Iva West of Kernersville; a sister, Stuart Couch and husband Herman of State Road; seven grandchildren, Keith Blackburn, Teresa Bruce, James Crabb, Dwight Crabb, Kenny Blackburn, Kim McFarland and Kurt Blackburn; ten great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a special friend, Shirley Hazeman of Thurmond.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Park United Methodist Church by Rev. Robert Waddell. Burial will follow at Crestwood Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Blackburn will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Blackburn family

Elkin Tribune 20 June 2008

William Moxley heirs

moonietunes — 15 Jun 2008 4:54:05 GMT

Hi, I am working on the Caudill family tree and I'm trying to sort out some of the relationships.

I found several Ashe/Alleghany deeds that seem to involve the land of William Moxley who died in 1842. It appears that a number of different people (including Samuel Caudill, Malachi Caudill, and Hugh Caudill) sold their interest in the property to Alfred Moxley. Now, presumably these were all heirs of William Moxley, but for the life of me I can't figure out how the Caudills are related to the Moxleys. If anyone can enlighten me, I would greatly appreciate it!

The deed in question:

Feb. 2, 1851. Zachariah MOXLY, Thomas MOXLY, Samuel CAUDILL, Malachi CAUDILL & wife Sally, Hugh CAUDILL & wife Elizabeth, Richard BILLINGS & wife Mary, & Calvin BLEVINS, to Alfred MOXLEY, 2 tracts of land, for $135. 1st tract: 100 acres on south side of Bledsoes Ridge on James MAXWELL's line. 2nd tract: 50 acres on Little River on LENORS [LENOIR's] corner & James MAXWELL's line. Signed: Calvin J. BLEVINS, Sarah (X) CAUDILL, Hugh CAUDILL, Elizabeth (X) CAUDILL, Zachariah (X) MOXLY. Wits: Hugh M. STAKS, Samuel D. CAUDILL, Thos. CARR. Proved Sept. 27, 1869, by Thos. CARR. Alleghany DB 1:432

Other deeds that may involve other interests in the 100 acre tract referred to above:

Sept. 1, 1842. Enoch PASSMORE, Thomas PASSMORE, William PASSMORE, Zachariah PASSMORE, & Nancy PASSMORE, all of Macon Co., NC, to Alfred MOXLEY of Ashe Co., NC, 100 acres on Little River being the land where William MOXLEY lived & died, on south side Bledsoes Ridge adj. James MAXWELL's west line, for $12.50. Signed: Enoch PASSMORE, Thomas PASSMORE, William PASSMORE, Zachariah PASSMORE, Nancy PASSMORE. Wits: B. EDWARDS, Richard BILLINGS. Proved by B. EDWARDS [no date]. Alleghany DB 1:449

Mar. 6, 1843. Richard BILLINGS & wife Mary to Alfred MOXLEY, 1/7 part of a 100 acre tract formerly owned by William MOXLEY, on south side of Bledsoes Ridge adj. James MAXWELL's west line, for $100. Signed: Richard BILLINGS, Mary (X) BILLINGS. Wit: B. EDWARDS. Proved by B. EDWARDS [no date]. Alleghany DB 1:439

May 26, 1849. Nathaniel MOXLEY to Alfred MOXLEY, 100 acres on Little River where William MOXLEY lived & deceased, on the south side of Bledsoes Ridge adj. James MAXWELL's west line, for $12.50. Signed: Nathaniel MOXLEY. Wit: Zacheriah MOXLEY. Proved by Z. MOXLEY [no date]. Alleghany DB 1:448

Thanks for your insights!
Rebecca

Jones Family Tree

nateapp03 — 31 May 2008 12:50:56 GMT

I have been trying to research my family tree. My Great Great Grandfather was Colonel Estes Jones, who's father was Millard Filmore Jones, who's father was John A. Jones. John was born around 1814, and married to Elizabeth Baldwin. But that is about all I can find about him. I can't find any real definitive evidence of him or who his father was, so my look back into my family history has kinda hit a wall, Is there anyone who has or can find any more info on him. It would be greatly appreciated! My email is nateapp03@yahoo.com.

Capt. Calvin Eller accepts nomination to serve in the House of Commons

MichelleWilsonLigon — 6 May 2008 3:19:26 GMT

[Found on Ancestry.com newspaper search]

From: Weekly Standard, a newspaper in Raleigh, NC

ASHE AND ALLEGHANY. -- CAMP 58TH
Regiment, N. C. Vols., near Marietta, Ga, June 17, 1864.
Fellow Citizens and Soldiers of the Counties of Ashe and
Alleghany: - Having been unanimously nominated as a
candidate, by my company, to represent the people of the
aforesaid Counties in the next Legislature of North
Carolina in the House of Commons, I take this method of
making known to the people the fact that I accept the nomination.
I have also received many letters from my friends in the
various portions of the two Counties, soliciting me to
become a candidate. I would be pleased to attend the
different precincts of the Counties before the election,
but as the enemy are now confronting us in "line of
battle," I fear I shall not be able to meet you. I only
ask you, fellow-citizens, while the candidates at home
are addressing you and soliciting you for your votes, to
remember that I am in the field with your sons and
brothers, defending your homes, your fire-sides, and your
all. And to you, my brother comrades in arms, who have
manifested your confidence so strongly in me, permit me
to return to you my most grateful acknowledgements. If
elected, I shall do everything in my power to bring about
a speedy and honorable peace, and promote the general
interest; if defeated, I shall willingly remain where I
have so long been, in defence [sic] of my country, praying
for the happy day when our independence may be acknowledged,
and all of us may be permitted to return to our homes to
enjoy the reward of our sufferings.
I am, fellow-citizens and brother comrades in arms, your
humble servant,
CALVIN ELLER
Capt. Comd'g Co. L, 58th Regt., N. C. Vols.
June 27, 1864.

Alleghany County Cemeteries

Gwen_Sink — 26 Jul 2006 9:18:21 GMT

Can anyone give me directions to the Laurel Glen Cemetery and the Glade Valley Cemetery. I understand that both are off Highway NC 21 past the Blue Ridge Parkway . I will be traveling north on Hwy 21. Thank you for any help.

Gwen

Cemeteries in Piney Creek area

Appalachianchild — 30 Aug 2006 1:51:48 GMT

Can anyone tell me names of Cemeteries in the Piney Creek Area.

My great grandmother died just before 1900 from TB and was burried somewhere in the Piney Creek area. I know that my grandfather visited her grave over 50 years ago.. but that is about all I know about it.

I want to make a trip to Piney Creek, but am trying to map out where to look first.

Glade Creek Church or Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Donnaphl — 28 Apr 2008 4:00:08 GMT

Looking for someone who knows where they are or if they are the one and the same. Looking for some Holloway graves the most recent from 2000. If anyone has information it would be greatly appreciated as I live in Maryland

Moore, John Henry, b. 1834

LMWilson129 — 21 Apr 2008 9:38:54 GMT

I am searching for information about John Henry Moore born about 1834 in NC, no other info known about the county or his parents. He appeared about 1863 in Helena, Phillips, AR, where he enlisted in the Confederate army. DNA from this line has been submitted to the Moore family study. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated. Linda Wilson

Wilma R. Holcomb Obit

mabeone — 19 Apr 2008 11:42:12 GMT

ELKIN - Wilma "Billie" R. Holcomb went to her Heavenly Reward Thursday, April 17, 2008, after an extended illness.

Her life on earth was a shining example of what a difference one person can make.

Born on Nov. 22, 1921, she grew up in the Laurel Springs community of Alleghany County in the Blue Ridge Mountains, learning life' s lessons from her parents, Robert Avery and Nellie Miller Waddell.

Avery was a community leader and well-known cattle farmer and Nellie was a schoolteacher, her first years spent in one-room schoolhouses. After her graduation from high school in 1937, she became a beautician in Sparta, but love and war soon changed things. A "double date" introduced her to her future husband, Jasper "Jack" M. Holcomb of Elkin, and the outbreak of World War II found her uprooted to Washington, D.C., to work as a "de-coder" at "Arlington Hill." While on leave from his Navy Seabee duty, Jack and Billie married on March 1, 1945, this marriage lasting almost 63 years, as Jack passed over on Feb. 15, 2008. Postwar found them back in Elkin to start and raise their family, where they joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, which would change their lives forever. Billie found herself serving in several offices, chairmanships and even some on the national level, but she is best known for serving as N.C. State Secretary and Treasurer for 41 years straight. Her hard work "for the good of the organization," putting aside any personal gains, was noted by all. She worked hard while striving to keep up with her two growing children who survive her, a daughter, Chloe Ann, and a son, A. Waddell Holcomb. Her other personal accomplishments are too many to mention, but those who knew her were blessed in the knowing. Her body finally wore down from multiple health issues, but her spirit fought on and will live on forever in Heaven with Jack.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Curt Ratledge of Atlanta, Ga.

In addition to her children, she is survived by special friends Dorothy T. Hunter and Sylvia W. Crouch and families; as well as a very large Ladies Auxiliary family from William J. Jones Post No. 7794 and across the state.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to a charity of the donor' s choice, or the Erline Mayberry Scholarship Fund. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Elkin, with the Rev. Dr. Bill Johnson officiating. A graveside service will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Elkin. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church in Elkin after the graveside service. Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is in charge of arrangements. Special thanks to the staff and doctors of H.C.M. Hospital & Nursing Center and Mountain Valley Hospice and Dr. Bill Johnson and Rebecca H. Maynard of First Baptist Church, Elkin.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 4/18/2008.

CHOAT / CHOATE family, Alleghany County NC > Grayson County, VA

JTrahanUSA — 18 Apr 2008 8:55:11 GMT

1860 US CENSUS
Glade Creek P.O., Alleghany County, North Carolina
August 21, 1860
Page 79
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DWELLING 640/FAMILY 508
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CHOAT, Sowel, 50, m, w, farmer, NC
CHOAT, mary, 47, f, w, VA
CHOAT, Charity, 15, f, w, VA
CHOAT, Isom, 14, m, w, VA
CHOAT, John, 11, m, w, VA
CHOAT, Nancy, 8, f, w, VA
CHOAT, Lydia C., 6, f, w, VA
CHOAT, SAllie, 4, f, w, VA

1870 US CENSUS
Independence Post office, Elk Creek Township, Grayson County, Virginia
July 28, 1870
Page 88
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DWELLING 610/FAMILY 610
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CHOATE, Joshua, 34, m, w, farmer, NC
CHOATE, Peggy, 32, f, w, keeping house, NC
CHOATE, Nancy, 15, f, w, NC
CHOATE, Wm., 12, m, w, NC
CHOATE, John, 9, m, w, NC
CHOATE, Martha, 8, f, w, VA
CHAOTE, Rich'd, 6, m, w, VA
CHAOTE, Sarah, 4, f, w, VA
CHOATE, Charity, 2, f, w, VA

1880 US CENSUS
Old Town District, Grayson County, Virginia
June 15, 1880
Page 29
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DWELLING 256/FAMILY 258
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CHOAT, Sowel, w, m, 45, married, farmer,
CHOAT, Margaret, w, f, 42, wife, married, keeping house, NC, NC, NC
CHOAT, Richard A., w, m, 16, son, single, works on farm, NC, NC, NC
CHOAT, Frances, w, f, 18, daughter, single, at home, VA, NC, NC
CHOAT, Sarrah, w, f, 14, daughter, single, at home, VA, NC, NC
CHOAT, Charety, w, f, 12, daughter, single, at home, VA, NC, NC
CHOAT, D. Crocket, w, m, 9, son, VA, NC, NC
CHOAT, Cara, w, f, 6, daughter, VA, NC, NC
CHOAT, Malla, w, f, 3, daughter, VA, NC, NC
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DWELLING 257/FAMILY 259
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CHOAT, John, w, m, 30, married, farmer, NC, NC, NC
CHOAT, Caridas/Canadas, w, f, 20, wife, married, keeping house, NC, NC, NC

1900 US CENSUS
Elk Creek District, Grayson County, Virginia
June 12, 1900
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DWELLING 163/FAMILY 164
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SHOAT, David C., head, w, m, Nov 1870, 27, married once, Virginia, NC, NC, farmer
SHOAT, Maggie, w, f, Jan 1875, 23, married once, 0 children, Virginia, NC, Virginia
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DWELLING 164/FAMILY 165
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SHOAT, Joshua S., head, w, m, Apr 1833, 67, widow, NC, NC, NC, farmer
SHOAT, Charity, daughter, w, f, Dec. 1868, 31, single, Virginia, NC, NC
SHOAT, Cora L., daugher, w, f, Jan 1872, 27, single, Virginia, NC, NC
SHOAT, Nillie F., daughter, w, f, June 1877, 22, single, Virginia, NC, NC
SHOAT, Joseph I., son, w, m, Jan, 1884, 16, single, Virginia, NC, NC

1910 US CENSUS
Old Town, Grayson County, Virginia
18 & 19 April 1910
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DWELLING 51/FAMILY 51
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CHOATE, Crocket, head, m, w, 39, married 12 years, Virginia, North Carolina, North Carolina, farmer
CHOATE, Maggie, wife, f, w, 34, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, none
CHAOTE, Virgil, son, m, w, 9, single, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, none
CHAOTE, Virl, son, m, w, 7, single, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, none

1920 US CENSUS
Old Town district, Grayson County, Virginia
January 26 & 27, 1920
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DWELLING 190/FAMILY 195
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CHOATE, David C., head, m, w, 49, married, Virginia, North Carolina, North Carolina, Farmer, own farm
CHOATE, Celia M., wife, f, w, 46, married, Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia, none
CHAOTE, Virgil, son, m, w, 19, single, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia, none
CHAOTE, Virl, son, m, w, 17, single, North Carolina, Virginia, Virginia, none

1930 US CENSUS
Old Town, Grayson County, Virginia
April 17, 1930
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DWELLING 240/FAMILY 240
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CHOAT, Crocket D. head, m, w, 59, married at age 27, Virginia, North Carolian, North Carolina, farmer, general farm
CHOAT, Margarett C., wife, f, w, 36, married at age 24, Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia, none

CHOATE family 1860s

annelieberman — 8 Jul 2001 1:59:31 GMT

Found this online at library, VA Tech,
http://spec.lib.vt.edu/mss/msshp.htm

Hope it helps someone -

CHOATE FAMILY. CORRESPONDENCE, 1862-64. 0.1 cu. ft. Allegheny County, North Carolina, brothers--William T., S.J., and J.W.--who served for the Confederacy in the Civil War. William enlisted in Company I, 61st North Carolina Regiment, and S.J. and J.W. enlisted in Company F, 22nd North Carolina Regiment. All died in the war. Papers consist of photocopies of the thirty-two letters written among the brothers to each other and to Martha Choate, wife of William. Includes a letter to Martha from James Radcliffe, informing her of her husband's death. Ms85-016.

EDWARDS/WILES

ACandDC — 2 Apr 2003 3:36:10 GMT

Isom EDWARDS married Nancy Emiline WILES in 1845, in Surry Co., NC. They left Alleghaney County in 1859 on a wagon train to Arkansas/Missouri. We do have a trail of the family after they arrived in the Arkansas/Missouri area, but have many questions as to prior information.

Isom EDWARDS was the son of Stokes EDWARDS and Elizabeth ??. We know nothing about the family of Nancy WILES except that she was supposed to have a twin sister named Betsy.

Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Bryant Gause, Co.B, 18th NC, CSA

warnock31510 — 11 Feb 2007 6:18:23 GMT

Bryant was serving alongside his wife Lucy M. Thompson, disguised as Tom Thompson. He was killed during the Seven Days Battles and in accordance with a pact they had, she seturned his body home for burial. Lucy then resumed a normal civilan life. Somewhere I saw that he was buried between Whitehead and Wilmington. Lucy remarried and had more children and died in Coffee County Georgia in 1925.
If anyone can share information on Bryant and/or Lucy I would be very appreciative. Lucy's parents were Duncan & Lucy Thompson.
Tom Warnock, Alma/Bacon County Historical Society

Debera Kay Anderson Obit

mabeone — 2 Apr 2008 8:15:20 GMT

Elkin

Ms. Debera Kay Anderson, age 46, of Saddlebrook Drive, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at her residence.

Mrs. Anderson was born October 31, 1961 in Alleghany County to Billy & Wanda Byrd Anderson.

Debera was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Miranda Marie Richardson.

Survivors include: Her father and mother, Billy & Wanda Anderson of Elkin; a son, Daniel Dean Barker of Elkin; maternal grandmother, Bessie Byrd of Elkin; paternal grandmother, Iva Anderson of Ronda; two brothers, Donny Ray Anderson of Roaring River, Billy Anderson, Jr. of Traphill; a sister, Deanna Swisher of Elkin; a granddaughter, Haley Marie Richardson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Knobbs Baptist Church by Rev. Danny Bauguess. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Anderson will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Knobbs Baptist Church, Elkin, NC 28621.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Anderson family

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 4/1/2008.

Zell Brooks Hodges Smith Obit

mabeone — 17 Mar 2008 8:29:29 GMT

Dobson

Mrs. Zell Brooks Hodges Smith, age 87, of Eagle Bay Lane, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

Mrs. Smith was born November 4, 1920 in Alleghany County to Jack Andrew & Ella Crouse Brooks.

Mrs. Smith was retired from Perry Manufacturing and was a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gragy Garvey Hodges; six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include: six sons, R.P. Hodges and wife Colene of Dobson, Sonny Hodges and wife Linda of State Road, Roger Hodges and wife Katherine of Jonesville, Leonard Hodges and Larry Hodges both of Dobson, David Smith and wife Patty of Elkin; one sister, Mary Wood of State Road; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mickey Brooks and Rev. Kenny Wood. Burial will follow at Flat Top Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Smith family

Published in the Mt Airy News 11 Mar 2008

Barbara Jean Cundiff Obit

mabeone — 25 Feb 2008 11:33:56 GMT

Elkin, NC
State Road

Mrs. Barbara Jean Cundiff, age 59, of Mount Pleasant Church Road passed away Friday February 22, 2008 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Cundiff was born November 23, 1948 in Alleghany County to J.B. and Nellie Shaw Andrews.

Mrs. Cundiff retired from CFL and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. During her early forties Barbara continued her education and graduated from Surry Community College with a degree in accounting. Barbara enjoyed bowling in the mixed league teams at Blue Ridge Lanes in Jonesville.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Cundiff was preceded in death by her adopted father, Edwin Ketterling.

Survivors include: Three sons; Rodney Waldrop and friend Lisa Wilkins of State Road, Dale Bartley and fiancee' Sarah Crouse of Dobson, Richard Bartley and wife Joanna of State Road. Two step-sons; Tony Cundiff and Mario Cundiff both of Richmond, VA. Four step-daughters; Trina Cundiff of Richmond, VA, Donna Miller of Mt. Airy, Deana Falke of Pilot Mtn, Gina Stoltzfus of Traphill. Her mother, Nellie Shaw Ketterling of Glade Valley. Two Brothers, Edwin Ketterling of Lynchburg, VA, Gary Ketterling of Glade Valley. Three sisters, Phyllis Wease of King, Joanie McCann of Mt. Airy, Susie Stufarack of Richmond, VA. Eight grandchildren, Ashana Bartley, Charles Bartley, Kayla Bartley, Mark Bartley, Thomas Bartley, Brooke Bartley, Lindsey Bartley, Aiden Bartley. Her best friend, Linda Brooks. Marty "Uncle June" Andrews.

Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church by Rev. Everett Shaw. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Mrs. Cundiff will lie instate thirty minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-9 pm at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.

The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Cundiff family

Hodges Funeral Home 23 Feb 2008

LOOKING FOR.......

Donnaphl — 16 Feb 2008 8:37:54 GMT

Anyone who might have a list of Glade Valley Pres. Church cemetery in Alleghany Co. Or if anyone knows the where abouts of this cemetery. I have several relatives there and would love to have photos of the markers if any. The surname I'm looking for is Holloway. I live in Maryland and am unable to go the North Carolina at this point. Thanks for your help!

CALDWELL/WYATT

Cwmom4 — 24 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may be able to help me get information on my CALDWELLs. This is the information that I have

Joseph CALDWELL b. 1834 NC m. Sarah WYATT b. 1809 NC
Their children were:
John M. CALDWELL b. 1834 NC
William CALDWELL b. 1839 NC
Easther CALDWELL b. 1841 NC
Morris CALDWELL b. 1843 NC
Wiley CALDWELL b. 1845
Polly CALDWELL b. 1847
Andrew CALDWELL b. 1851
Sarah CALDWELL b. 1856

The children that I do not have NC listed are those that I am not sure if they were born in NC. This family went to Lawrence Co. KY sometime in the mid to late 1800s.

If you think you can help me with this line, please email me at Cwmom4@aol.com.
Thank you

William Mack Handy Obit

mabeone — 2 Feb 2008 11:19:49 GMT

Mr. William Mack “Bill” Handy, age 81 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Handy was born in Alleghany County, May 19, 1926 to Fred and Bertie Wagoner Handy.

He was retired from J. G. Coram, Co. Inc. where he was a superintendent. Mr. Handy was also member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Madeline Richardson Handy of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law Gene and Ruth Handy of Mt. Airy and Mike and Gina Handy of Winston Salem, and two grandchildren Chris Handy and his wife Christy of Mt. Airy and Brittany Handy of Winston Salem and three great grandsons William Handy, Austin Handy and Trey Handy all of Mt. Airy.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy with services conducted by Rev. Todd Byrd with burial to follow in Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday night 7 to 9 P.M. at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy, NC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church, 1247 Park Dr. Mt. Airy, NC 27030. or to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC. 27030. The Handy family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care for all of the care and thoughtfulness they showed Mr. Handy during his illness.
Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices January 27, 2008

Caudell/Caudill Family Connections

larrylsinger129 — 29 Jan 2008 12:52:15 GMT

Help from cousins and others with info on any of the following family members from general area of Sparta, NC - Fries, VA.
John Jackson Caudell and wife Susan Emaline Sanders alias Susie Anne Sanders, parents of Rosie Belle Caudell and Ida Victoria Caudell

Susan Emaline Sanders is the daughter of Richard Sanders (1820-1905) & Annie Royal (1827-1905).

Her brother is John R Sanders married to Sarah Jane Estep who are the parents of Carrie Ellen Sanders, Charles Mack Sanders, Rausa Sanders, Leva Sanders and Louanna Sanders.

John Jackson Caudell and 2nd wife parents of George Caudell and Robert Caudell

I am cousin to George Mack Irwin and Eulis Irwin whos mother was Carrie Caudell Irwin. Carrie was 1st cousin to Ida Victoria Caudell who married to become Ida Victoria Smith of St. Joseph, MO.

Send me an email and I can give you access to my family tree on Ancestry for review.

Frances Bryan Edwards Obit

mabeone — 24 Jan 2008 10:32:23 GMT

STATE ROAD - Mrs. Frances Bryan Edwards, 85, of State Road and formerly of Glade Valley, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 2008, in State Road.

She was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Retha Thompson Bryan and was also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Edwards, a sister, Georgie Edwards; and a niece, Kathy Faw.

She is survived by her husband, Amon C. Edwards of the home; a granddaughter, Robin Edwards Turner, and her husband, Ron, of Elkin; a grandson, Bradley C. Edwards, and his wife, Donna, of State Road; four great-grandsons, Tanner Edwards, Reid Turner, Jack Turner and Hugh Turner; daughter-in-law Lenna Edwards Hobson; and many nieces and nephews who also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Glade Valley Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the funeral service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening, Jan. 24, at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Susan Thomas, 3763 Chestnut Grove Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/24/2008

Arnold Franklin Ratcliff Obit

mabeone — 24 Jan 2008 10:31:14 GMT

SPARTA — Mr. Arnold Franklin Ratcliff, 67, of 157 Timberlake St., Sparta, died Sunday morning, Jan. 20, 2008, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta.

He was the son of the late Coy and Kate Well Pack Ratcliff and was also preceded in death by a sister, Iris Senter Farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Brinegar Ratcliff of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Brian Johnson of Glade Valley; a son, Adam Ratcliff of Boone; two grandchildren, Katelynn and Gracie Johnson; three brothers and spouses, Donald and Patricia Ratcliff, Doug and Gail Ratcliff, and Junior Ratcliff, all of Mount Airy; four sisters and spouses, Peggy and Grover Davis, Brenda and Dennis Atkins, Bonnie and Jim Mannon, all of Mount Airy, and Ruth Atkins of Pilot Mountain; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta. Burial will follow in the New Salem Cemetery in the Pine Swamp Community near Sparta. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675

Published in the Mt Airy News January 21, 2008

WILLEY, KILLEN, CARPENTER

Carolyn Spence — 12 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Collecting all information on WILLEY families who lived in Alleghany Co. 1850 (Ashe) 1860 & 1870 in Alleghany. They moved to Grayson Co. VA. Also looking for parents of John KILLEN born about 1799 who married Nancy Moxley. Will be most happy to share !

Carolyn

GILLESPIE, HARRIS, JACKSON, MARSH, MAYNARD, MCCANN, NORMAN, PENNINGTON, ROYAL, SETTLE, SIMMONS

Pam Stone — 24 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Researching these names: GILLESPIE, HARRIS, JACKSON, MARSH, MAYNARD, MCCANN, NORMAN, PENNINGTON, ROYAL, SETTLE, SIMMONS

WATERS/PRUITT/OSBORNE/BILLINGS

DianaMorris35 — 18 Mar 2003 9:58:19 GMT

My great grandfather was from Ashe, Preston Waters (also known in later years as William P. Waters). He was born March 1874, and his father was Mark Waters. He married Mary Louise Pruitt of Alleghany Co. (Mark Waters and his family are listed in the 1880 census as WALTERS.) Mark was the son of William P. Waters and Zilphia. I am trying to detemine the wife-wives of Mark. I think he could have been married twice, once to Fanny Church and also to Linda Parrish (Preston listed Mark Waters and Linda Parrish as his mother and father on his SS application in 1936).

Any help would be appreciateed! Thanks, Diana

Mary Wade Henderson

JstTucker — 14 Jan 2008 7:36:23 GMT

Mary Wade born in North Carolina about 1793. I do not have a death date on her. Her parents were John Wade and Sophia Howard. Her kids Mary A. Henderson born about 1833 in Ky, Martha Jane Henderson born about 1835 in Ky, Louisa Henderson born about 1837 in Ky, and Thomas J. Henderson born about 1827 in Virginia. Help!

Arthur Fields McMillan (1893-1970)

j_d_arment — 3 Jan 2008 5:17:30 GMT

I am researching my wife's McMillan family tree and Arthur happens to be her gg grandfather. The info I am seeking is a complete list of his children. I know of Reggie, Paul, Betty, & Virginia. Apparently, he had a son John, or so I'm told, and he's her g grandfather. I know nothing of him. Does anyone know anything about John? Also of when Arthur and his wife Ruth were married? And, the burial locations (cemeteries) of James & Thursa (Gambill) McMillan and James & Rosa (Stamper) McMillan. I've been after information of my wife's McMillans and just recently got a lead as to her ancestors, and wanting to get as much info (birth, death and burial locations) as possible. Can anyone help?

Shirley Stout Kearns Obit

mabeone — 28 Dec 2007 10:54:31 GMT

Ms. Shirley Stout Kearns age 68 of 120 Sydnor Street, Mt. Airy, NC passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

She was born February 20, 1939 in Alleghany County to the late Roy and Helen Spicer Stout.

She was a home care worker and was a devout Christian.

Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Shelva Faith and fiancé, Timmy Quesinberry, Hillsville, VA, Charlotte “Susie” and Scott Hundley, Lewisville, NC, Karen Lynn and James Bauguess, North Wilkesboro, NC, eleven grandchildren and spouses, David and Angela Johnson, James and Victoria Bauguess and Alicia Jarvis all of North Wilkesboro, Amy Pierce, Clemmons, NC, Micki, Hannah and Chris Hundley all of Lewisville, NC, Angelia and Michael Mannon, Lowgap, NC Michael and Laura Reich both of Kernersville, NC, Ashley and Brandon Christie both of Lake Norman, NC, eleven great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Kearns was preceded in death by an infant son, a sister, Shelva Jean Grace two brothers, William Stout and Fred Spicer.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2007 Pleasant Home Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Richard Loman. The family will receive friends 7-9 PM Sunday night at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy where her body will remain until carried to the cemetery for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Surry Humane Society, 230 Frederick Street, Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices December 26, 2007

Caroline Edwards and Mariedth Norman

LeonKearns32 — 4 Apr 2005 9:15:54 GMT

Who was the Crause that Caroline was married to before she married Norman? I am assuming Crause is suppose to be Crouse.
Glade Creek, Alleghany, North Carolina 1880 census

Mariedth NORMON Self M Male W 48 NC Farmer NC NC
Caroline NORMON Wife M Female W 44 NC Keeping House NC NC
Willard G NORMON Son S Male W 11 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Nancy O C NORMON Dau S Female W 10 NC At Home NC NC
Millard T NORMON Son S Male W 7 NC NC NC
Cyntha E CRAUSE SDau S Female W 21 NC At Home NC NC
Rosa E CRAUSE SDau S Female W 19 NC At Home NC NC
Hiram R CRAUSE SSon S Male W 16 NC Farm Laborer NC NC
Joseph PARKS Other Male B 16 NC Farm Laborer NC NC

Leon

Ethel McCann Folger Obit

mabeone — 21 Dec 2007 9:10:31 GMT

Mrs. Ethel McCann Folger, 88, widow of Mr. Charles Lee Folger, Sr., of Dobson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 19, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born in Alleghany County on January 24, 1918 to the late James Coy and Jensie Ava Thompson McCann.

Mrs. Folger was a retired school teacher from the Surry County School System and a devoted member of Dobson United Methodist Church.

Survivors include four daughters and a son-in-law, Jane Folger of California, Sarah and Mike Hauser of Mt. Airy, Mary Summerlin of Mt. Airy and Susan Folger of Dobson; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Lee, Jr. and Ruth Folger of Stephens City, Va.; six grandchildren, Emily Folger, Beth Hauser, Amanda Gainey, Laura Folger, Jessica Hauser and Charlie Summerlin; two great-grandchildren, Alexander Gainey and Katrina Gainey; two sisters-in-law, Nancy McCann of Dobson and Lois Wallace of Florida.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Folger was preceded in death by three brothers, Burton McCann, Guy McCann and Howard McCann.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday at Dobson United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Earley officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Friday at Moody-Davis Funeral Home of Dobson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dobson United Methodist Church 204 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017.
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices December 19, 2007

Reva Jeanette Tolliver Boyer Obit

mabeone — 17 Dec 2007 2:23:21 GMT

Mrs. Reva Jeanette Tolliver Boyer, 88, of 322 Taylor Street, Mount Airy, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007, at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

Mrs. Boyer was born August 2, 1919, in Alleghany County, to the late Clayton and Della Edwards Tolliver.

She was a homemaker and retired from Spencer’s Inc.

She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy B. Harris and Joyce B. Phillips, both of Mount Airy, and Janie B. and G. Marshall Collier of Willis, VA; a son, Jimmy R. Boyer of Mount Airy; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Emma Lou and France Parisen of Elkton, MD; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boyer was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Boyer; two daughters, Frances Jeanette Boyer and Barbara B. Adams; and a son, Clayton M. Boyer.

The funeral service will be held Monday, December 17, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Slate, and burial will follow at Pleasant Home Church Cemetery in Sparta. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or Joy Ranch, P.O. Box 727, Hillsville, VA 24343

www.moodyfuneralservices.com December 14, 2007

BLEVINS, LAMBRETH

Bescot1 — 14 Nov 2001 7:52:26 GMT

Looking for info on sons of John Minter BLEVINS who married Abigail Lambreth and had four sons William, John, Daniel, Joseph. I would like to know if any of these four sons had a son named Squire born in 1815. William was married to
Rhoda Pruitt and John married her sister Nancy. Thanks

Leonard Curtis Spurlin Obit

mabeone — 13 Nov 2007 7:45:03 GMT

Mr. Leonard Curtis “Shorty” Spurlin, 75, of 141 Holder Road, Mount Airy, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007, at his home.

Mr. Spurlin was born November 18, 1931, in Alleghany County, to the late Leonard Edward and Wretha Jarvis Spurlin.

He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. “Shorty” was a charter member of the Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, the owner and operator of Spurlin’s Cabinet Shop, and a member of Bible Baptist Church. He was an avid motorcyclist and a talented musician with the Blue Ridge Entertainers, Smoky Valley Boys, and True Gospel Believers.

He is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Jerry Blue Johnson of Mount Airy, Mary and Miles Collins of Winston-Salem, and Lois Marabillas of Mount Hope, WV; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Terril Lee and Monica Spurlin of Mount Airy and Gene Andrew Spurlin of Bacliff, TX; four grandchildren, Jessica Johnson of Chicago, IL, Shena Spurlin and Haley Spurlin, both of Mount Airy, and Jeffrey Collins of Winston-Salem; his stepmother, Thelma Grace Spurlin of Ennice; a sister, Lynda Spurlin Joyce of Sparta; a brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie David and Rhonda Spurlin of Apex; and special friends, James and Gelene McKnight of Lowgap.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Spurlin was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Collins Spurlin; and a brother, Larrie Walter Spurlin.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Farmer and the Rev. Woodrow Flippen. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lambsburg, VA. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or Bible Baptist Church, c/o Mavis Williams, 145 Norval Lowe Road, Lowgap, NC 27024. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to “Shorty’s” customers for their loyalty and kindness throughout the years.

www.moodyfuneralservices.com November 12, 2007

Ore Knob Mine in Alleghany/Ashe Co NC

DonnaLee5871 — 6 Nov 2007 7:33:26 GMT

Anyone has any information on this mine. It was active during 1870=1880's near Laurel Springs. Not sure exactly which county it was in as it's close to county lines. Great great grandfather was superintendent of it during 1870-1880. His name was Charles Hocking, wife Eleanor Smith. We are descended through Charles' daughter Eliza.

John, Jesse, Moses Toliver

moonietunes — 1 Nov 2007 6:29:17 GMT

Toliver descendants may be interested in this tidbit I discovered in the pension application file of Capt. Samuel Johnson of Wilkes County. It is a declaration filed by John Toliver of Ashe County in support of an application for a widow's pension filed by Capt. Samuel Johnson's widow Mary Johnson. It is pretty interesting and proves that John was the brother of Jesse and Moses Toliver. Also mentions their mother (not by name). I've edited this somewhat as it is fairly long. It is National Archives Pension File No. W.5012.

"State of North Carolina, County of Ashe. On this 20th day of September A.D. 1856 personally appeared [. . .] John TOLIVER a resident of said county who after being duly sworn according to law states that he has no record of his age but that from the best information he has he thinks he is now ninety one or two years of age -- he states that he lived in the county of Wilkes state of N.C. in the time of the war of the Revolution -- that he was well acquainted in the time of said war with Capt. Samuel JOHNSON of Wilkes County [. . .] that he was well acquainted with the father of said Capt. Samuel JOHNSON in the time of said war -- that he lived in the Yadkin River some four miles below Wilkes boundary that he was an old man in the time of the said war and that his name was Jeffrey JOHNSON -- that he died in said county many years ago -- he further states that he was well acquainted with with one Mary HAMMONS daughter of Ambrose HAMMONS of Wilkes County N.C. in time of said war and that sometime towards the latter part of said war that the said Capt. Samuel JOHNSON and the said Mary HAMMONS got married -- he did not see them married but heard of it at the time -- nor can he fix the precise date of said marriage -- but that he knows that it was before the Battle of Kings Mountain and he knows that it was before he removed with his mother to the west side of the Blue Ridge (now Ashe County) and he further states that after he came to this side of the Blue Ridge to live that the said Capt. Samuel JOHNSON and some of his men was on one or two occasions on this the west side of the Blue Ridge after the Tories -- about the Peach Bottom in the State of Virginia -- that he was with Capt. Martin GAMBILL & others after the Tories [. . .] that it was not far from the section of county where he then lived -- that he was well acquainted with the county and acted as a guide to the parties -- that on one occasion they came for the Tories by discovering their smoke of their campfires -- that they had were cooking their Breakfast -- that they surrendered then fired on them killed some -- and some escaped -- that this was in the state of Virginia now Grayson County -- that on one other occasion they came upon the Tories -- killed some -- that Capt. Martin GAMBILL shot one Tory by the name of GREEN -- that he was left at the house of one John COX who lived at the Peach Bottom and died of the wounds -- that at that time they hung a Tory by the name of MCKINNY that they hung him with a grape vine tied around his neck and fastened to the limb of a tree -- and had him placed on a large rock -- and that while they were considering which of the men should shove him off the rock -- that the said MCKINNY jumped off and hung himself -- and that they hung one [??] a Tory on the gate post of the said John COX near the river in the north side in the state of Virginia -- and many other things too tedious to mention -- he states that he knows positively that Capt. Samuel JOHNSON did service in these expeditions for that he was also in said service that it was near the close of the War of the Revolution [. . .] he states that his two older brothers Jesse TOLIVER & Moses TOLIVER were both with him on these two expeditions -- that they at that time also lived on the west side of the Blue Ridge -- and that they had been in much of said war -- that they were both in the expedition to Kings Mountain and got the foot but did not reach the Battle ground until the Battle had been fought and the victory won -- he states that his two said brothers are now dead . . . ."

Beatrice Shores Obit

mabeone — 16 Aug 2007 1:52:17 GMT

Elkin

Mrs. Beatrice Shores, age 85, of Johnson Ridge Road, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 at Elkin Healthcare.

Mrs. Shores was born February 15, 1922 in Alleghany County to Charlie & Betty Simmons Brown.

Mrs. Shores was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and was retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Boyd Simmons; her second husband, Fred Shores, Sr.; a son, Henry Simmons.

Survivors include: two sons, Frank Simmons and wife Frankie of Austin, Tommy Simmons and wife Pat of Traphill; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Union Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Stewart Roten.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Shores family

Hodges Funeral Home Aug 14, 2007

will do lookups - will index

kristimoffitt — 3 Aug 2007 7:52:08 GMT

I have the book, North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900 by Thornton W. Mitchell. I will do limited lookups.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include the state and county in the subject line.

Kristi Moffitt

Heirs of John Hoppers - deed

Rebecca — 12 Feb 2004 4:54:34 GMT

this might be useful to someone.

June 15, 1876. Deed from Daniel HOPPERS, Nancy WAGONER, and Mary RUPES, to William HOPPERS, all legal heirs of John HOPPERS, deceased. 8-1/4 acres adj. Wm. HOPPERS and Nancy WAGONER. $5. Signed: Daniel (X) HOPPERS, Nancy (X) WAGONER, John (X) W. ROOP. Wit: F.J. HOPPERS, Isom WAGONER. Reg. Apr. 6, 1877. (Alleghany Co., NC, DB 3, p.341-342.)

Everette Eugene Dixon Obit

mabeone — 14 Jul 2007 8:19:42 GMT

KING - Mr. Everette Eugene Dixon, 79, of 1132 Hillview Drive, King, husband of Mrs. Carrine Avis Secrest Dixon, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Mr. Dixon was born April 22, 1928, in Alleghany County to the late William Genie Dixon and Eva Mae Goodson Dixon.

He was retired from Hennis Freight Lines, then was employed by Triad Auto Supply in Kernersville and was also of the Baptist faith. Mr. Dixon was a loving and giving person to all that knew him.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrine Avis Secrest Dixon of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Steve Hall of King and Diane and Joe Lashmit of Walkertown; three grandchildren and spouse, Anita and Robert Quarles of Houston, Texas, and Scott Lashmit and Kristin Lashmit, both of Walkertown; two great-grandchildren, Justin Kiehl and Amanda Quarles; a sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Roger Inman of Mount Airy; a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Mary Dixon of Siloam; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Evans; and six brothers Roy Dixon, Garvie Dixon, Earl Dixon, Verlon Dixon, Robert Dixon and Clyde Dixon.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. David Joyce and Mr. Junior Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, July 13, at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Hospice of Stokes County, P.O. Box 10, Danbury, NC. 27016. The family would like to give a special thank you to Essie Painter, the Acute Palliative Care Center at Forsyth Medical Center and Hospice of Stokes County. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/13/2007.

Young family in Alleghany Co.

liftingourspirits — 20 Jun 2007 3:23:50 GMT

I know that my gg grandfather, Solomon Wood Young, & his family went from Surry Co. (in 1860 census) to Alleghany Co. (in the 1870 and 1880 census). Then, by 1900, they are already in Watauga Co. There are at least 2 of the children that died during those years in Alleghany. I cannot find ANY info at all about the family during those years... so it's like a big hole in a puzzle. Does anyone remember seeing anything about the Young's for that time period? Church/cemetery/taxes, anything? I would appreciate any little tidbit!!

Elvira(h) Belcher Wright, Glade Creek Twp.

HoppLisa — 25 Jun 2007 4:36:09 GMT

I was wondering if there might be a newspaper in the area of Glade Creek Twp. that would have published an obituary for Elvira(h) Belcher Wright, who died 6 Feb. 1929 per Ancestry's North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996. Her husband, Robert A. Wright, passed away 25 Oct. 1949 in Winston-Salem, but he's buried at Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church. My interest is in the Belcher line, but I've been trying to piece together what happened to the eleven Wright children. Any help with the obituary would be greatly appreciated.

looking for help with a DICKENS family from NC

brett_conover — 22 May 2006 5:28:44 GMT

I am trying to identify a Dickens family from North Carolina. My great-great grandfather Richmond Bourne Reeves had a son with an unidentified Dickens woman who was named George Pepper Reeves. George was born 8 May 1895, probably in Grayson Co., VA. On the 1900 census in Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA, R.B. Reeves (listed as Richard B.) is living with his son George P., and his "mother in law" Lucinda Dickens. Lucinda was born Feb 1850 in NC, with father born NC and mother born VA. She was widowed, and evidently her daughter that had given birth to George Pepper was deceased. I have no other names from this family other than that of Lucinda. I would really appreciate any help or leads that anyone could give me.

Blevins/Stuart/Austin

ksmith21115 — 12 Jun 2007 8:06:01 GMT

Looking for information on William Johnson Blevins 1-19-1850 NC married Margaret Stuart. Believe his daughter Laura ca 1885 Piney Creek married Franklin James Austin. Thank you, Kaye Smith

Jones/Richardson

TraceyMello — 30 May 2007 2:10:20 GMT

Searching for info about the parents of Ambrose B Jones, b. abt 1849 in Scottsville. Parents names were Daniel Jones & Emma Wretha Richardson(?). Siblings were Troy & Mandy, half sister named Lina.

Mabe Cemetery- Alleghany County, NC

reflen2003 — 5 Jun 2007 3:02:02 GMT

I'm looking for the location of a Mabe family cemetery in Alleghany County, NC. I'm not sure if it is known by another name, but it is the likely burial location of James A. Mabe (25 Feb 1836-6 Feb 1926) a civil war veteran of Alleghany County. It is also the likely burial location of Alexander Mabe (1794-1870)and his wife Lucinda.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Higgins of Alleghany County, NC

Kim_Shumate — 17 May 2007 1:00:51 GMT

Just wondering if anyone might have all the Higgins of Alleghany County sorted out. I actually started with the Wilkes Higgins (where my line originates) but have gotten side tracked with the Alleghany Higgins. I have the Alleghany Heritage book and have studied each Higgins entry thoroghly. I see Hazel Higgins Cooper has submitted several. Is she still available? I'm finding the online researchers and info available at rootsweb to only confuse me more. Would love to be able to coorespond with someone from the area and a descendant of these Higgins.

Thanks very much,
Kim Shumate
Wilkes County, NC
kimshumate@hughes.net

Isaac vs. Isiah Higgins

NancyWorkman80 — 2 Feb 2007 6:07:24 GMT

I have a mystery and I am hoping someone on this board can tell me how to solve it. I have an Isaac C. Higgins (don’t know who his parents are) born 5-18-1831, Evalina Collins bore him a son the same day he went off to the civil war and then died at Goldsboro. The son was Martin Alexander Higgins. Here enters the mystery: I have an Isiah Higgins, born about 1831 to Hiram Higgins and Mary Willis. The 1850 census for Alleghany County, North Carolina shows Isiah living with his parents. No Isaac Higgins listed anywhere in North Carolina that could be him (unless I’m missing something) on the 1850 census. On the 1860 Census for Alleghany County, NC Isiah is not listed but there is an Isaac listed living alone. How can I go about finding out if these two men are the same?

CHARLES HAGLER

southernrebel — 9 May 2007 5:57:06 GMT

I am looking for death information on Charles Spurgeon Hagler, born in March 11,1897 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was the son of Margaret Hayes and Thomas Irvin Hagler. In the 1920’s and early 1930’s, he lived in Charlotte, NC. He was estranged from his family in the early 1930’s.

Peculiar court case (Toliver, Long)

moonietunes — 6 May 2007 4:56:36 GMT

The following court case describes a bizarre incident that occurred in 1843, involving William Toliver, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughters Caroline and Louisa, and Polly Long.

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THE STATE v. WILLIAM TOLEVER, et. al. 27 N.C. 452 (1845)
Supreme Court of North Carolina
(June Term, 1845.)

1. Where the prosecutrix was in the peaceable possession, with her family, of a dwelling-house and its appurtenances, and four persons entered the yard of the house with hostile or unkind feelings and manner, against the will of the prosecutrix, to injure and insult her, and refused to go away when she bade them, and they had a common purpose in so doing, and abetted each other: Held, that such acts and purposes rendered the parties liable to an indictment for a forcible trespass.

2. An indictment for forcible trespass will lie at common law if the facts charged amount to more than a bare trespass.

3. When the name of the county is mentioned in the margin of the indictment, and it is stated that the dwelling-house on which the forcible trespass is alleged to have been committed was "there situate and being," this must refer to the county mentioned in the margin.

APPEAL from ASHE, Spring Term, 1845; Bailey, J.

The defendants, WILLIAM TOLEVER and CAROLINE TOLEVER, were tried upon the following indictment, to wit:

State of North Carolina,} Superior Court of Law,
Ashe County,} ss. Spring Term, 1843.

The jurors for the State, upon their oaths, present that WILLIAM TOLEVER, late of the said county, laborer, ELIZABETH TOLIVER, CAROLINE TOLEVER, and LOUISA TOLEVER, all late of said county, spinsters, on 1 April, 1843, with force and arms into a certain yard and dwelling house, then situate and being, and then and there in the possession of POLLY LONG, unlawfully, violently, forcibly, and with a strong hand, did enter into, and then and there unlawfully, violently, forcibly, and with a strong hand did throw certain filth and dead carcasses into the said house, she, the said POLLY, then and there being therein, and then and there did remain cursing, abusing and threatening the said POLLY for a long time, to wit, for one half hour, and other wrongs then and there did, to the great terror of the said POLLY LONG, then and there being, and against the peace and dignity of the State.

It is unnecessary to detail the testimony introduced on the trial, as the instructions of the presiding judge sufficiently indicate its general nature. The judge instructed the jury that if the defendants, now on trial, together with ELIZABETH, the mother, and LOUISA, the other daughter of WILLIAM, went into the space that had been enclosed as a yard in a peaceful and friendly manner they would not be guilty; but if the four went into the said space with hostile or unkind feelings and manner, against the will of POLLY LONG, to injure or insult her, and there remained against her will and refused to go away when she bid them, and they had a common purpose in so doing and abetted each other, although there was no fence around the said space, yet such acts would constitute a forcible trespass and the defendants would be guilty. The jury found the defendants guilty. A motion was then made in arrest of judgment, for that the offense is not charged to have been in the county of Ashe. This motion was overruled and judgment being rendered pursuant thereto, the defendants appealed.

Attorney General for the State.
Boyden for defendants.

DANIEL, J. The prosecutrix was quietly in possession of the premises under a parol lease then expired. She was personally present in the house with her family of children when the defendants entered the yard of the house. The judge told the jury that if the two defendants, with ELIZABETH TOLEVER and LOUISA TOLEVER(the two latter of whom were not tried), entered the yard with hostile and unkind feelings and manner, against the will of the prosecutrix, to injure or insult her, and there remained against her will and refused to go away when she bid them, and that they had a common purpose in so doing and abetted each other, such acts would make them guilty of a forcible trespass. An indictment will lie at common law for forcible entry, if it contain such a statement as shows that the facts charged amount to more than a bare trespass; as by violently taking and keeping possession of lands with menaces, force and arms, without the authority of the law, 1 Rus., Crimes, 283. Four persons entered the yard of the nearly defenseless prosecutrix, with a common intent (as the jury have found) to abet each other in injuring and insulting, and actually insulting her with abusive language and gestures, and thrusting from the yard, through her broken door, the carcass of a dead animal. These facts show that it was more than a bare trespass. They had a tendency to alarm some, and cause others to commit breaches of the peace. We think that the charge of the court was correct.

Second. The defendants moved in arrest of judgment, because the offense is not, as they say, charged to have been committed in the county of Ashe. The answer is that the county of Ashe is set forth in the margin of the indictment; and the body of the indictment then proceeds to mention the defendants by name "of said county," and that they "into a certain yard and dwelling house, there situate and being, and then and there in possession of POLLY LONG, unlawfully did enter, etc." The words "there situate and being" must refer to the county mentioned in the margin of the indictment. S. v. Bell, 25 N.C. 506. This motion was properly overruled by the court.

PER CURIAM. No error.

Holder or Blevins families

Randy Holder — 3 Mar 2002 6:55:47 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of JS Holder and Mary C. Blevins. Their children are Lulu, Lester, Bruce, Everett, and Audrey. They would have been married about 1885. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks,,,, Randy Holder

Edwards, David & Marga "Margie" Edwards

don21154 — 27 Apr 2007 5:06:54 GMT

Searching for any/all photos on the above (David Edwards 1827-1911) Son of Allen & Sarah Edwards.
Don

Hill / Austin / Blevins

ksmith21115 — 15 Jan 2007 4:43:57 GMT

Looking for information on Claude Hill ca 1910 NC married Gladys Austin and their daughter Judy Hill ca 1938 Piney Creek, North Carolina. Thank you

Murphy

CarolCanard — 19 Mar 2005 12:26:32 GMT

My grandmother is Susan Evaline Murphy. In the 1880 census where she is listed..Father is Timothy Murphy, mother is Mahala Murphy. Grandmother had 6 brothers, namely Council, John, James, Larenzy, Green, and Clayton. It appears my grandmother Susan E. was the only girl.

If you have information on these folks I would appreciate hearing from you. I am doing my family tree and need all the information I can get.

Thanking you in advance.

Carol

Solomon Parsons Jr.

Mary Beth Irion — 7 Jun 2006 9:56:08 GMT

Through recently discovered legal papers dated 1874, we have learned of a Solomon Jr, born @1800. At time of legal filing, he was dec'd and a daughter Ann is referred to as his representative. He is definitely listed as an heir of Solomon and Lydia Sturgill Parsons. Any information of any kind will be appreciated. Thanks.

Booker-Taylor Cemetery

Marie Chatman — 2 Oct 2006 2:39:44 GMT

I am looking for the location of the Booker-Taylor Cemetery in Alleghany County (it may be in Cranberry Twnsp.) I think my husband's gg-grandfather, Jacob Pruitt, was buried there in 1910.

James Franklin McMillan (c.1874) family; son Charles

ArleyMeadows — 7 Sep 2006 9:09:58 GMT

Looking for help with the family of James Franklin McMillan and wife Lou of Alleghany County, NC. They had children Charles (Charlie), Binlom (male), Bee (male), Jesse, Ina (female), and Claude. I am particularly trying to determine if the son Charles/Charlie was the same Charlie McMillan who married Mettie Phipps.

Glade Creek Community Cemetery

don21154 — 15 Apr 2007 5:06:48 GMT

I have many relatives buried there but have never been to the area. I was wondering if the cemetery had ever been photographed? Don Edwards

help identify an old picture from Alleghany Co

jmduncan555 — 15 Apr 2007 12:48:02 GMT

I have a picture probably taken sometime between 1880 and 1910 that I can not identify. It is of a bearded man dressed up in a suit. It was found with other family pictures suggesting that he might belong to the Billings family or maybe the Williams family, both of which lived in the Stratford area.

My gg-grandfather was Samuel Billings (1872-1908). Could this be his father William Billings (1830-1896)?

Or, another gg-granfather is John Mack Williams (1868-1952). Could this be his father Colon Williams (1820-1897)?

Or, could this be Jesse Atwood (1843-1920)?

Maybe someone else has seen this same picture and knows who he is. You can see the picture here:

http://www.webjmd.com/pics/bilunk1.jpg

I also have other pictures online. Thanks for any help!
http://www.webjmd.com/pics/album.html

Jason Duncan

Jonathan & Jane STAMPER

Nancy C. Adkins — 26 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on Jonathan and Jane STAMPER , parents of Jane, Reason, Emily, William, & Almida STAMPER.
This family was listed on the 1870 Alleghany Co. NC Federal Census. I would appreciate any help or information. Thank You.

Caroline Combs family

ventgenw — 8 Apr 2007 9:02:00 GMT

Researching family of Caroline Combs, b 1840 in North Carolina either Wilkes or Allegheny county. Have some information on her children Jacob, Henry, Wiley, Isom, Robey and Nancy. Need info on her and her parents. The father of the above children was Jacob Hoppers or Hopperas. It appears that he and Caroline were never married.

Her son Wiley married Mary Caudill, Jacob married Rosa Crouse. Have no info on other children other than birth dates.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jacob Hoppers - another interesting deed

Rebecca — 1 Feb 2004 7:52:59 GMT

This is from Alleghany Co., NC, DB A, p.339

Oct. 3, 1867. Deed from Jacob HOPPERAS to William WHITEHEAD, Trustee. For love and affection I have for Caroline COMES and her heirs. 103 acres on the waters of the Little River to be held in trust by William WHITEHEAD for use and benefit of Caroline COMES during her natural life and then to her heirs. Signed: Jacob (X) HOPPERAS (his mark). Wits: C.H. DOUGLAS, Allen FENDER. Proved Oct. term 1867.

NOTE:
In the 1870 census, Caroline COMBS, age 26, was living in Gap Civil Twp. (Household #42), next door to Jacob HOPPERS (HH#43) and William WHITEHEAD (HH#41). Caroline has 4 children listed: Nancy (age 9), Jacob (7), Henry (5), and Wiley (3).

Carson's from Allegh or Ashe co

kiminOhio500 — 19 Nov 2006 12:25:22 GMT

Does anyone know of any descendants of John or Andrew Carson who came from Antrim co, Ireland abt. 1818. I am related and would like to converse with any descendants. I think they settled in Ashe co, which later became Alleghany co.

Carson death lookup please

kiminOhio500 — 15 Jun 2006 2:03:46 GMT

I'm trying to tie my gg grandma, Mary Carson to John and Celia Carson of former Ashe,now Allegh. co. According to my infor, John Carson died Jan 29, 1852. He is supposed to be buried at the Andrew and John Carson cem. When I asked for a lookup in Ashe, where he technically died, they had no record according to a volunteer lookup. Could someone see if Allegh. co possibly has a record, John Carson was born 1818 in Ireland. my gg grandma was Mary Carson b. 1845

genealogy

Betty Willis — 27 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking infomation on my father EDD HODGE and his family. His mother was SARAH or SARRY HODGE. I am told his g-mothers name was SARAH ELIZABETH HODGE. They lived in SPARTA, ALLEGHANY CO., N.C.
I believe they are all buried at SHILOH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY in SPARTA, N.C.
I am also seeking info. on my g-mother,CLARA FLORENCE BARLOW SMITHERS. She was married to ROBERT LEE SMITHERS. At one time they lived in PINEY CREEK and worked for MRS. FIELDS the superintendent of the school in SPARTA,ALLEGHANY CO. N.C.
I need info. on her parents and g-parents.I know her mothers name was MARY JANE SHAVER and her father was CHAFIN BARLOW. They were from Bristol,TN. That is where my g-mother was born. If anyone can help I will be most greatfull. THANK YOU

Alleghany Cemeteries

LindaMiller22 — 13 Dec 2005 4:37:47 GMT

I am searching for lists of names from the following cemeteries. Can anyone help me I will be glad to pay for any copying and mailing if needed.

John Hoppers Cemetery on Road 1135
Henry McDaniel Crouse Cemetery on Road 1415
Union Primitive Baptist Church, Whitehead
Susanna Wagoner Cemetery on Road 1123
Wagoner & Duncan Cemetery on Road 1421
Pleasant Home Baptist Union Church
Crab Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

Thank you in advance for any help possible. Linda

Missing a Shumate Marriage

tolleytree — 23 Feb 2007 7:18:22 GMT

Im sure its not missing, just missing to me.
Would anyone be willing to do a lookup for a marriage btwn. Samuel M. Shumate & Anna Louise Goad. His parents are Emmitt and Nellie Taylor Shumate. Date btwn. 1957 - 1960. A family member tells me it occured in Sparta, N.C., which court house would that be now? My grandparents, and both are deceased.
Any Help? Thanks to all.
Samantha

Edna Louise Riley Nunn Obit

mabeone — 10 Feb 2007 1:01:44 GMT

Mrs. Edna Louise Riley Nunn, age 35 of Mt. Airy, wife of Mark Nunn passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at her home.

Mrs. Nunn was born in Alleghany County, September 1, 1971 to Norman Riley and the late Lucille Hash Riley.

She was a loving mother, and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Mark Nunn of the home; a daughter, Ashley Nicole Nunn; a son, John David Nunn both of the home; her father, Norman Riley of Bluefield, WV; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Gary Keen of Tazewell, VA; Rae and C. T. Conduff of Wytheville, VA; Susie and Billy Hawks of Galax, VA; brothers and sister-in-law, Butch and Vickie Riley of Galax, VA; Charlie Riley of Bluefield, WV; four nieces and five nephews.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Nunn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Blye and Sarah Lou Hash.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2007 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with services conducted by Rev. Wesley Boyles and Rev. Jack Anderson. Burial will follow in Potato Creek Cemetery in Mouth of Wilson. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7:00 to 9:00 at Oak Grove Baptist Church 272 Oak Grove Church Rd. Mt. Airy, NC. Moody Funeral Services will be assisting the Nunn Family..
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

www.moodyfuneralservices.com online February 04, 2007

Frank Smith m. Mayme Austin early 1900's

johnoburke — 31 Jul 2002 8:43:06 GMT

He was son of James Smith and Lilly McMillan. Had sisters Laura and Maude. Looking for family connections. Any info appreciated. John

Alleghany County Land Tax Records

NancyWorkman80 — 11 Jan 2007 12:59:47 GMT

Where might I go for Land Tax Records in Alleghany County for 1800s and early 1900s. TIA.

Alleghany Co: old pictures online

jmduncan555 — 9 Dec 2006 3:50:21 GMT

I have recently added several pictures of my Alleghany Co ancestors to my webpage. These are mostly of families associated with the Billings, Irwins, Atwoods, and Williams, in the Stratford area.

http://www.webjmd.com/pics/album.html

Let me know if you see anyone you're related to!

Jason Duncan

cemeteries in Allegheny County

Donna Phillips — 18 Sep 2006 4:23:23 GMT

Looking for some who is willing to find gravestones and take pictures in Glade Valley Cemetery in Sparta, North Carolina.

Frank and Mamie Smith

bfmiller105 — 30 Dec 2006 3:32:48 GMT

The above mentioned are my grandparents and they had 11 children, so it amounts to a rather large family. Please get in touch with me to share info and pics.

Update: Perry Family of Ashe and Alleghany County website is back online

Tom Perry — 12 Oct 2006 8:46:03 GMT

William and Charity Perry family line,
Wyatt and Charity Perry family line
David Ira Perry and Mary Baker family line

I have restored and updated family records of the Perry family of Ashe and Alleghany Counties online. It includes Perry, McMillan, Poe, Larue, Baker and Cox. I hope to have additional Hash records on within the next couple of months.
The site has been extensively rewritten to provide more documentation.
Corrections and additions are welcome.

http://geocities.com/tincowboy/

Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes Counties Marriage Records

NancyWorkman80 — 16 Aug 2006 12:12:35 GMT

Does anyone know of a CD I can order for these records? I don't seem to be able to find anything on the 'net. TIA

Marriage record: Mettie B. Halsey (or Phipps?)

ArleyMeadows — 9 Oct 2006 12:47:30 GMT

Looking for record of marriage of Mettie B.(Beatrice?) Halsey and Charlie McMillan. She was actually a Phipps but was adopted by a Halsey family; went by both names apparently. I have a source that says they were married in January of 1919 but I have her in the 1920 census still using the name Mettie B. Phipps.

Any help appreciated.

Obit: Mettie Phipps Holston, died 1991 PLEASE HELP!

ArleyMeadows — 23 Sep 2006 11:20:16 GMT

PLEASE HELP!! I am in desperate need of an obituary for a Mettie Phipps Holston who died in Alleghany County , probably in or near Sparta, on March 29, 1991. She was born June 2, 1902, possibly in Virginia. She was married first to a Charlie McMillan and second to a Charlie Holston.

I am researching this line for a friend and have hit a wall with this line. Any help at all greatly appreciated.

Arley Meadows