Graham - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Walkingstick family

wauhilau — 2013-05-08 02:00:08Z

The Henson Family
Lloyd And Millie Henson
We are not sure just when the ancestors of Lloyd Henson came to
America from Ireland. Records show it was prior or during the early
1700’s. No records have been found but we believe they came from the
South Carolina area to settle in Buncombe County, N.C. on the old
Sutton Place. Lloyd was born on June 23, 1825 in N.C. The name of his
father is unknown, but may have been the Lloyd Henson who was in
Haywood County in 1830.
In 1853, Lloyd married Millie Harkins,
daughter of William (Billy) and Nancy
Harkins. Nancy Harkins was born in 1775
in South Carolina. The Harkins had come
to Buncombe County from South Carolina
and settled on Boot River. The Harkins
had also emigrated from Ireland. Millie
was born April 19, 1832 in Buncombe
County.
When Lloyd’s interest in 13 year old
Millie became more than a friendly
acquaintance, the Harkins family became
upset. To discourage and put a halt to
this romance, the Harkins loaded their
daughter and their belongings into a
covered wagon and rolled out of Buncombe
County. One night while the family was
camped along the roadside, Lloyd, who had
followed the fleeing party, crept into
their camp and kidnapped young Millie.
The late Carl Henson told the following
story of Millie’s abduction.
“While the family was camped one night, and after they had all bedded
down to sleep, great grandpa sneaked into their camp. He found where
great grandma was sleeping. He picked up a little straw, or stick, or
something, and tickled her on the bottom of her feet with it. This
woke her up. She saw who it was, and got up, and they slipped quietly
out of camp. They climbed on horseback and galloped off. They came to
Turniptown.”
When Lloyd and Millie came to Turniptown around 1853, they first
stopped across the creek, either on, or near, the place John J.
Lanning had stopped when he came to the Road in 1847. Lloyd and Millie
stayed here only a short while until they built a house nearer the
Road. The house they built was almost in the center of what was once a
large Indian Village. Charcoal from old camp fires, and many stone
artifacts the Indians had left behind, was in evidence.
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There was an Indian family who had refused to leave the mountains
during removal that were living nearby alongside the creek. In later
years the children of these two families played together, and Lloyd
and Millie’s children learned to speak some of the Cherokee language.
[Note: Lloyd and Millie are not in the 1850 census for Gilmer, nor,
Buncombe Co. N.C. In the 1930’s, the house they later built on
Turniptown, was the home of “Little” Lloyd Henson. The original
portions of the house have been remodeled, but remain basically the
same as when it was first built. The Morrow family owns the house and
property today. It is still called the Old Henson Place by some of the
older people.]
For several years an Indian man lived in the home of Lloyd and Millie.
This man’s name was Steve. He called Millie, “Sis”. He lived with them
for a long time. One morning he went into the kitchen where Millie was
preparing breakfast. He asked her to cook him a “pone” of cornbread.
He told her, “I’m going to need it before I get to where I’m going.”
Millie baked the bread for him, and he left. They never saw him again.
When the Civil War erupted in 1861, Lloyd went to Tennessee and
volunteered. Millie was left with five small children. Mary Anne, the
oldest, was nine and Sarah Melissa was not quite a year old. Fear was
not one of Millie’s weaknesses, and she survived the war years, even
in the face of hardship and personal tragedy.

Re: John C & Lettie Mae Hodges

kahuna195 — 2013-04-19 15:03:15Z

This must be one of my cousins. I know this is a very old post and I found myself looking for my pa pa and grandma, so drop me an email and lets see what we have together. Hope all is well and God is blessing your family. I am Walt and Mattie's youngest son.

Hendersons in WNC

shfrady1 — 2013-03-22 23:32:01Z

Hi,

I'm looking for Henry Henderson,born in NC or SC around 1784, lived in Greenville, SC in 1830 and Haywood County, NC until after 1860. His wife was Susan, born about the same time. His son, Thomas, married Elizabeth Cook in 1843.

I think Henry may be Archibald Henry Henderson. His information matches up pretty well with my Henry Henderson, including the names of some of his children.

Oddly enough, there seem to have been multiple Archibald Hendersons in the WNC mountains around that time. One lived in Cullowhee, NC. The other lived in Haywood County, NC. I don't know if they are related. I just want to make sure I'm tracing the right line (there were a LOT of Henry Hendersons in the area at that time it turns out). Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Stephanie

Re: WARDLOW Miles & Amanda Jenkins Barnes

anitapann — 2013-01-30 04:19:34Z

Glenn,
It's Anita (Barnes Citta) Panagakos
Hadn't been to the sight for a long while. I have memories of my mom Ruby Barnes Citta speaking about these her aunts and uncles. Your grand dad and my grand dad were brothers?

BERRY, WHITE, FULFORD -

Moore_Florence75 — 2013-01-13 00:55:50Z

Seeking to find information on the Richard Berry family who relocated to Graham region during Civil War, having left New Bern at that time. One son, Edward T. Berry, did work in Durham NC, as an artist who originated the BULL DURHAM advertising for cigarettes. If you have any information on this line of BERRYs, please contact me. FFFMoore@Suddenlink.net. Thank you for your assistance.

Re: William Balis Adams

kristianwilson — 2012-11-27 06:19:58Z

It is possible. My William Balis Adams was born 11 Apr 1880 or 1881, and married Josephine (also known as Josey) Waldroup in Graham Co, NC. on 29 May 1904. He died on 22 Jun 1957 in Gaston Co, NC. I am not sure where William Balis Adams was born. A 1920 census, conducted during the family's residence in Spartanburg Co, SC, lists Sarah as his mother, and estimates her birth year as being around 1852.

Re: William Balis Adams

BarbaraWCampbell — 2012-11-26 03:45:00Z

I found a Lewis H. Adams born in 1850. He was married to Sarah J. Adams. Sarah was born 1864. They lived in Beaufort county, NC 1900. Their children were Nancy, Sarah, Lewis, William B, and Pearl. Does this sound correct?

Re: William Balis Adams

kristianwilson — 2012-11-21 05:28:02Z

Thank you, yes. :) Do you have any more information on Sarah, or on W.B.'s father?

Re: William Balis Adams

BarbaraWCampbell — 2012-11-21 00:15:31Z

William Bailis Adams died in Gaston county on 22 June 1957. His Mother Sarah Adams. Could this be the one you want?

William Balis Adams

kristianwilson — 2012-10-23 03:34:18Z

I have a William Balis Adams (1880-1957) who married Josephine Waldroup (1875-1958) in Graham County on 29 May 1904. They are my great-great-grandparents.

Josephine's parents were Franklin M. and Cecilia Melvina "Mell" Stewart. Does anyone have any information on William Balis Adams's parents or siblings? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

John Hughes and Evaline Carver

clintsgirl1974 — 2012-10-14 23:43:03Z

My 2nd Great Grandfather born abt 1864 John Hughes was the son of John Hughes and Eveline Carver according to his death certificate. He was raised by Evaline's mother Dicy Carver for some reason his parents disappear from record after thier marriage in Blount TN in 1864. If anyone has any information on this family i would deeply appreciate it.

William Holland Thomas

ebethavery — 2012-10-10 23:11:36Z

I am looking for any and all descendants of William Holland Thomas (1805-1893) for a book I am writing about him. I am a descendant of his through his daughter, Sallie Love Thomas Avery, and my aim is to tell the full story of his life, including extramarital affairs and children. I will eventually be doing comparative DNA testing with people who seem to have a solid genealogical link to him. Please contact me if you are a descendant of his!

Re: Dean/Deane Connections

kwhite3535 — 2012-10-10 15:47:08Z

Mary if you read the post's that are connected to the Deans there is two difrent ones that I have tried to contact you. I am decended from George Dean and his wife Martha. At present her maiden name I can not remember will look it up if you desire. Some time ago I did get in contact with one of your close relations that now lives in Florida and is an attorney. She did not know if you were still living but I do hope that this finds you well. From what I have been able to find about you was very encouragein. You are a professinal genealogist and and a member of the colledge there in Danville. If my mind is correct I do believe that your grand father was a dairy farmer there in Virginia.Hopeing to hear from you a distant cousin Kenneth White email kwhite3535@yahoo.com

Re: Dean/Deane Connections

imacottagegal — 2012-10-05 02:56:08Z

Charles and Fred Dean were actually Amanda Dean's grandsons not her sons. Their mother was Miley Crisp my gg grandmother.

Re: Dean/Deane Connections

imacottagegal — 2012-10-05 02:54:21Z

The Amanda Dean you are talking about was my ggg grandmother. Charles and Fred were alive when I was a very small child and their murders were a shock to our family. One of Amanda's children married Miley Crisp who was the mother of John Jefferson Dean, the father of Harley Dean the father of Edna Dean who is my mother. I hope this helps a little bit. And oh yes we all knew Amanda was never married.

Jones in Yellow Creek

arpange1 — 2012-09-30 22:59:05Z

Grandmother says the Jones family who were originally Welsh married into Cherokee family in Yellow Creek, NC. I can trace the family tree back to Yellow Creek and can find no more documentation of family before that. My 3rd great grandfather was Adolphus Jones. I know the Birds & Longs are suppose to be kin and some of them came from Beaver Dam which is also in Graham County. Any help is appreciated.

Re: WALKINGSTICK Elizabeth "Betsey"

Walkingstick1 — 2012-09-19 04:10:25Z

There are two Prior TALLEY's. Before Doris passed away she made the connection thru DNA to our line and hers. My mother and her mother were related. My mom passed away in 2009. I lost my husband in 2007 and I just remarried. Have been away from it for awhile but want to continue. Prior married Nancy Elizabeth HENSLEY. Could she have been the BETSEY WALKINGSTICCK we are all looking for? Maybe but who knows. Interested in your info as well. You can reach me at lgarcia/@ncia.com Take out the forward slash when you email me.

Re: WALKINGSTICK Elizabeth "Betsey"

lindajohopkins — 2012-09-19 03:59:02Z

I am tracing back the Prior Talley lineage as well. Can you provide me with the info that you have for his wife. I have seen both the Nancy Hensely and the Elizabeth Walkingstick. Unfortunately, I apparently have missed out on the magnitude of information from Doris Talley Adams. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. We are a decendant of Prior Talley. Linda Hopkins

Fall Genealogy Class at Tri-County Community College

LGVanHorn — 2012-08-19 12:16:45Z

We still have four seats available for the Deginner / Intermediate genealogy class that will start on August 30 at Tri County Community College. This class will not be taught again until the Fall of 2013 at the earliest so do not delay in signing up for this popular class. If you have wanted to take a general genealogy class to help your research along then do not miss this opportunity.

Who Do You Think You Are? - Beginning/Intermediate Genealogy Course
NBC's TV program Who Do You Think You Are? sparked a lot of interest in genealogy research. If you would like to learn how to do your own family research then this course is for you. Some of the course material includes the usage of a variety of record sources in the pursuit of ancestor hunting. Sources such as vital records, census, church records, court, military, land property, and tax records will be discussed in detail. Genealogy basics as well as advanced topics such as DNA testing will be included as part of this course. This course is a requirement to take any of the advanced genealogy courses offered at TCCC.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday (12 weeks)

You can sign up for this or any of my other two advanced genealogy courses (must complete above class to take advanced classes) by contacting Lisa Long, the director of community outreach at TCCC via phone 828-837-6810.

Fall Genealogy Class Schedule at Tri-County Community College

LGVanHorn — 2012-08-05 21:35:16Z

If you live in western North Carolina (Cherokee, Clay, Graham), Southeast Tennessee (Polk), or Northern Georgia (Towns, Union), and would like to improve your genealogy skills, you might want to consider taking one of our genealogy courses at Tri-County Community College in Peachtree, NC this Fall.

I will be offering one beginner class, an advanced class (you must have taken my beginner class to take an advanced course), or my new genealogy technology course on campus this Fall. The following are the classes that I will be teaching this Fall at Tri Community College in Peachtree, NC.

Researching an American Genealogy, Part 2 - Advanced Genealogy Course
For those who want to learn how to build pedigrees and reconstruct family groups, tying them from one generation to the next, this course is a must. This course also has value to other researchers. Historians, demographers, and sociologists studying people in the past will find that this course will provide important guidance in assessing which records will provide the facts needed. Part 2 of this popular advanced genealogy course will cover in-depth records and their uses. This course will look at vital records; census; probate and basic legal terminology; land records; court, church; and military records; and many more.

Prerequisite: Beginning/Intermediate Genealogy Course
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday Nights (13 weeks)
August 21 - November 13, 2012

Planting Your Family Tree Online - Genealogy Technology Course
When you decided to work on your family history, you undoubtedly learned about places you should go (libraries, archives, courthouses, cemeteries, etc.) and tools you should use (libraries, catalogs, microfilm, etc.). As genealogists, we should seek out new resources and adopt new tools that may prove valuable in our research. This course will accomplish that by introducing you to new technology "places" and tools that you can use in your genealogy research. Social networking; blogs; wikis; photo and video sharing; genealogy software: free, paid and on the web; and online trees are just a few of the topics to be covered in this new technology related course.

Prerequisite: This course is open to all, but a basic understanding of genealogy principles and computer technology is strongly recommended.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday (10 weeks)
September 5 - November 7, 2012

Who Do You Think You Are? - Beginning/Intermediate Genealogy Course
NBC's TV program Who Do You Think You Are? sparked a lot of interest in genealogy research. If you would like to learn how to do your own family research then this course is for you. Some of the course material includes the usage of a variety of record sources in the pursuit of ancestor hunting. Sources such as vital records, census, church records, court, military, land property, and tax records will be discussed in detail. Genealogy basics as well as advanced topics such as DNA testing will be included as part of this course. This course is a requirement to take any of the advanced genealogy courses offered at TCCC.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday (14 weeks)
August 16 - November 15, 2012

You can sign up for any of these genealogy courses by contacting Lisa Long, the director of community outreach at TCCC via phone 828-837-6810. Your instructor this Fall will be syndicated genealogy columnists Larry Van Horn. You can check out his bio on his genealogy blog at http://family-genealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/fall-2012-genea....

Re: RICH and TAYLOR FAMILY OF GRAHAM COUNTY

Chadw4 — 2012-07-15 23:30:14Z

Have you been able to determine who Horace Taylor's father was? I'm assisting my brother in law, who is the son of Clay son of Irae son of Horace.

Thanks Chad

Re: Graham

renacheatham1987 — 2012-07-12 18:17:05Z

Do u know where the family cemetery is? I have checked Mitchell hill cemetery and did not find William t graham. There also Graham's buried in Mount Holly Cemetery in fairdale ky but no William t graham found there either

Re: Graham

renacheatham1987 — 2012-07-06 05:34:13Z

Are you related to the Graham's? Does anyone know where the family cemetery is?

Thanks mary

Re: Graham

PaSain — 2012-07-05 03:45:10Z

Surname queries should be posted to surname boards. This is a North Carolina county board.

This is William Thomas Graham's death record which has been mistranscribed. He is buried in "family cemetery" cause of death T B. I have submitted a correction

Name: Alpharetta J Graham
Death Date: 24 Dec 1916
Death Location: Jefferson
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1885
Father's Name: James Graham
Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
Mother's name: Ellen Miller
Mother's Birth Location: Kentucky

Name: James Graham
Death Date: 26 Aug 1926
Death Location: Jefferson
Age: 89
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1837
Birth Location: Kentucky
Father's Name: Wesley Graham
Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
Mother's name: Anna Mckay
Mother's Birth Location: Kentucky
Burial: Mitchell Cemetery

Name: Ellen Graham
[Ellen Miller]
Death Date: 7 May 1945
Death Location: Jefferson
Age: 91
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1853
Birth Location: Bullitt
Father's Name: Jacob Miller
Father's Birth Location: Bullitt
Burial: Mitchell Hill Cem
Informant: Nettie Williams

Re: Odom

driscoll06 — 2012-07-04 17:18:21Z

Hi Pauline, this is a very old post of yours. I would very much like to get in touch with you. I am a descendant of Wilma Emaline Rhodes and also have heard she was Cherokee, and I have 2 pictures of someone I firmly believe is her, and she clearly looks Cherokee. But there is no documentation to support this other than something I saw a long time ago in an Odom anthology. If I hadn't seen these photos (and now your posting about Wilma's sister, which seems too coincidental....) I really would be more than willing to let the idea go b/c frankly it's very difficult to prove! There's just that little ounce of doubt that won't let me let it go though...

If you do see this I'd really love to get in touch. Thank you, Michelle Odom (PInkney/Wilma's ggrandaguther)

Re: Researching researching family

martinwanda — 2012-07-02 01:04:25Z

Hi my grandma was amanda walls carringer,My grandpa was John Carringer,Mellie crisp walls was my great grandma.
My daddy was Robert Carringer son of john carringer and amanda walls carringer.
My name is Wanda Carringer Martin

Graham

renacheatham1987 — 2012-06-27 04:55:03Z

Looking for graham family that lived in Louisville ky or southpark ky. William t graham b.1885 d. 1916 parents were James and Ellen . Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Stefan Kasprzyk

tjemm1 — 2012-06-22 01:02:45Z

I am looking for any info on Kasprzyk's from Buffalo, New York area. He had a brother named Adam who went to prison in the early 1900's. His father is Josef Kasprzyk from Poland.

Zadock Lawson

tjemm1 — 2012-06-22 00:59:59Z

Hi, I am looking for anyone who has information about Zadock Lawson. So far my research has only found him in the 1850 census as being born around 1830. He married a woman named Margaret, had quite a few children. He is my 3x grandfather. We would like more information on the Lawson side of the family. If any one can help or has more information please let me know.

Re: Earwood

RickLindgren — 2012-06-13 00:45:08Z

Hi Debora,
Henry Andrew ("Andy") Earwood was originally a Yearwood. He is buried in the Yearwood Cemetery in Robbinsville, Graham County, North Carolina. We are not sure why they are not buried together but think it has something to do with his family mostly living in Graham County.
Rick

Re: Earwood

RickLindgren — 2012-06-13 00:44:10Z

Re: Earwood

debicm — 2012-06-11 00:53:25Z

Hello Rick,
I am a descent of Henry Andrew and Genevie Virgina Earwood through his daughter Sarah Earwood Creasman of Andrews, NC. I just recently located and visited Virginia's grave site in Marble, NC. I noticed that H.A. Earwood was not buried with her. Would happen to know where he is buried?
Deborah

Re: Ely Guffey family

Icyfree72 — 2012-04-25 23:27:02Z

I am John Wayne Guffeys granddaughter, his wife was Molly pearl Brackett, if you have any info I have some to share as well

Re: GRAHAM'S FROM SCARROWS, LAZONBY, CUMBERLAND. UK

debbie18_1 — 2012-04-06 18:01:53Z

I came across your post by chance today, and was particularly interested to see the hamlet Scarrows near Lazonby mentioned as this is my name and I am doing a one name study on it. We hae a few references to the Graham surname:

Mary Scarrow married William Graham in Wetheral 1751.

We have never found any Scarrow individuals based at Scarrows and I wonder if you ancestors have any connection with our family?

Regards

Debbie

Re: Nancy DEAVER WILLIAMS

rhwilliams2222 — 2012-04-04 22:03:49Z

If you would like to talk about our family history please give me a call at 423-645-6575.
I have some oral history concerning Nancy Deaver.

Rick Williams

Re: Williams Family Info

rhwilliams2222 — 2012-04-04 22:00:53Z

Please call me at 423-645-6575. I have some information concerning Marion M. Williams and his wives.
Marion M. Williams is my 4X great grandfather. I have located his grave (also, the grave of his father William Williams I and Triphena Millsaps, Marion's mother.)

Re: Dean/Deane Connections

univea — 2012-02-29 07:05:56Z

I know this is a long time after your post but I do know who the Deans are. Amanda Dean aged 106 was my gggrandmother and Charles and Fred were her sons.

Re: Stanberry, Rev. John wife Amanda Sawyer

maryobrien11 — 2012-02-17 00:18:59Z

Hello, My father, James Stanberry, his grandfather was the Rev. John Stanberry, married to Amanda Sawyer. Please feel free to email me.

Unfortunately, my Dad has passed away

Oliver Stratton Murdered 1936

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-16 13:45:57Z

Graham County
Cheoah Robbinsville
Oliver Stratton
Widowed white male
Wife: Mary Orr
B. 12 Mar 1884 Graham Co
Age: 42 yrs
Farmer
Father: Bob Stratton TN
Mother: Kansas Carringer NC
Informant: J. D. Stratton
Died: 31 Aug 1936 9 pm
"Revolver wound in head"
Murdered at a private house

Virgie Matherson Killed 1936

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-16 13:39:05Z

Graham County
Cheoah
Age: 19 years
white married female
b. Robbinsville, NC
Father: Bigie Orr b.Graham
Mother: Truell b. NC
Died: 15 Feb 1936 (or 25th)
Principle cause: "Shot through the breast and killed instantly"
Murdered at restaurant a public place
Bullet wound through the breast

It seems Virgie Matherson was a young mother with a baby about one month old. This baby dies the same year:

Graham County
Cheoah
Shirley Ann Matherson
white female infant
b. 22 Jan 1936 Robbinsville
Father: Ralph Matherson b. Cherokee Co.
Mother: Virgie Orr b. Robbinsville
Informant: Nolia Matherson
Undertaker: Jake Orr
Died: 14 June 1936
Cause: Colitis

Edd Williams 1933

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-16 03:47:51Z

From North Carolina Death Certificates

Edd Williams
Single white male
Age: 21 Born GA
Father: William Williams b. Graham
Mother: Viola Williams b. Cheoah, NC
Died: 28 June 1933
Shotgun wound in the heart. This man was murdered y one of his companions. Murdered near the home of Willie Williams.

Will Powell Shot and Killed 1928

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 16:54:56Z

From North Carolina Death Certificates Ancestry.com

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Will Powell
Age: 32
Single White Male
Public Worker
Born: Monroe County, TN
Father: Clay Powell b. Graham County
Mother: Manda McGaha b. Monroe County
Died: 2 Aug 1928
"Shot and killed with a shotgun"
Buried: Yellow Creek

Charlie Jenkins Killed by Homicide 1928

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 16:46:17Z

Culled from North Carolina Death Certificates Ancestry.com

Graham County
Stecoah
Charlie Jenkins
Age: 36 yrs. 6 mos. 28 da.
White Married Male
Husband of Neal Jenkins
Born: 14 Feb 1894
Father: W. A. Jenkins NC
Mother: Ellen Laney NC
Died: 12 Feb 1928
"Homicide by firearms tonight. A pistol shot 3 times through the chest and once through the head causing instant death."
Yellow Creek Cemetery

Two Negro Men Killed in Dynamite Explosion 1927

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 16:41:35Z

Culled from North Carolina Death Certificates Ancestry.com

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Willie Williams
Male Negro
Age: 27
Died: 8 Aug 1927
Laborer - Thos. Conner & Sons
Trucker in tunnel
Accident - Explosion of dynamite in tunnel.
Body taken to Knoxville, TN
Parents unknown
Married or single: Unknown

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Holland Gandy
Married Negro Male
Husband of Bessie Gandy
Age: 28
Died: 8 Aug 1927
Trucker in tunnel
Accident - Explosion of dynamite in tunnel.
Body taken to Knoxville, TN
Parents: Unknown

Walter and Elizabeth Grant Murder Suicide

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 00:18:39Z

Transcribed from North Carolina Death Certificates

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Walter Grant
White Married Male
age: 35 b. Graham County
Father: Will Grant b. Graham
Mother: Callie Carringer b. Graham
Died: 18 July 1927
"Shot and killed his self with a revolver."

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Elizabeth Grant
White Married Female
Age: 25 b. Jackson County
Father: Will Holcomb b. Jackosn Co.
Mother: Sarah Turkin b. Jackson Co.
Died: 18 July 1927
"Shot and killed by her husband Walter Grant Homicide"

Joel Tipton "Was shot"

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 00:13:09Z

Graham County
Stecoah
Married White Male
Husband of Grace Tipton
Farmer
B. abt 1900 Graham County, NC
Father: John Tipton b. NC
Mother: Alice Crisp b. NC
Died: 10 May 1927
"Was shot"

Sam Peterson Murdered 1922

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-15 00:10:37Z

Graham County
Yellow Creek
Sam D. Peterson
White Male Married
Born: 28 Feb 1881 Mitchell County, NC
Age: 41
Father: Josh Peterson b. NC
Mother: Martha Worax b. NC
Died: 3 Oct 1922 Yellow Creek
"Murdered Killed dead. Shot with a gun."

Bryon Wayne Crisp Homicide

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-14 15:40:01Z

Bryon Wayne Crisp single white male
b. 27 Aug 1897 in Graham Co
died: 9 Sept 1916 in Stecoah age 19 years and 13 days
"Homicidal - stabbed and killed in a fight"
Father: John M. Crisp, Jr.
Mother Amanda E. Taylor

Robert Welch killed by homicide 1915

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-14 15:37:33Z

Another death certificate that caught my attention

Robert H. Welch age 36 born 1 Jan 1879 died 24 July 1915
"Homicide by firearms"
Father: David R. Welch b. Macon Co
Mother: Dorothy Sellers b. Jackson Co
Buried at Panther Creek

Triple murder in Graham Co. Phillips - Williams

amblevins1236 — 2012-01-14 15:34:31Z

While browsing death records at ancestry I came across these certificates that caught my attention. I have no connection to any of these people and have no other information. Just thought to share;

Mary Phillips b. 1893 White Female Married age 22 School Teacher was "Pistol shot through the heart by Ed Williams" on 1 May 1915 Father: Phil Phillips Mother: Nancy Campbell.

Nancy Phillips age 66 b. 1849 died 2 May 1915 "Shot with a pistol by her son-in-law Ed Williams

Charley Phillips white single male age 24 b. 1891 died 2 May 1915. "Ed Williams shot him through the heart. Father: Phil Phillips Mother: Nancy Campbell.

These murders occurred in Cheoah.

I searched for a death certificate for Ed Williams thinking it may have been a murder suicide but found nothing.