John and Nancy Sumner Ray's House

John Ray and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Children.

John Ray (1813 - 1903) John was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, and died in Macon County, North Carolina. His parents were an Unknown Ray and Margaret "Peggy" Fouts. Unknown Ray was born in Germany.

By trade John was a wagon maker and farmer.

The territory of Macon County and portions of Jackson and Swain Counties were acquired by treaty from the Cherokee Indians in 1817-1819 and was incorporated into Haywood County which had been formed from Buncombe County in 1808. In the spring of 1820 the State of North Carolina sent several companies of surveyors into the area and surveyed the survey of lands went rapidly. When the work was completed and auction of the lands were held in Waynesville in September 1820, and later sales were held in Franklin. Settlement of the town of Franklin and the Tennessee River Valley began at once. But it wasn't until the 1828-1829 session of the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. that an act was passed to create at new county and the name of Macon was given it in honor of Nathaniel Macon, Speaker of the House and a N.C. senator.

John F. Ray and his wife, Nancy Sumner Ray, with two young children, Henry, age three, and Naomi, and one year old, one year old, came to this new county in 1835 and settled in the Oakdale-Burningtown section.

This section was very hilly and heavily forested and had to be cleared of trees to have land for farming. They grew their crops on these hillsides for there was very little flat land. The plentiful timber supplied the needs of logs for building, heating and cooking.

By 1850, John had 30 acres of improved land, which was much acreage for it had been cleared from the forest lands, and 75 acres remained unimproved. At the time of the 1850 Census was taken John had 3 horses, 3 cows, and 20 swine. Through the years John acquired more acreage until by 1880 he had 230 cares with 50 improved with 2 acres of apple orchard. He improved his property and acquired more livestock to include 4 work oxen, a mule, sheep, and cattle. Horses were seldom used for farm work, only for riding and pulling wagons and buggies. He grew Indian corn, wheat, oats, rye, peas, sweet and Irish potatoes. They had bees to supply honey, which provided much of the sweetener for cooking, and beeswax for candles.

John was a wagon maker and the sons helped with this as well as the farm work.

Church records show that John Ray was baptized January 8, 1860.

John Ray sold his land holdings to his son, J. Frank Ray, on April 4, 1885 for $400.00 In the transaction was 25 acres near the gap of the mountain at the head of Iotla Creek, 45 acres, part of the Guyer tract, and 76 acres on Burningtown Creek, District 17, Tract 52. John probably continued to live in the home after the sale for J. Frank Ray and his wife did not sell this land until January 17, 1894. They sold the land to John Baldwin lands adjoining Ephriam Tallent and Thomas Ledford in District 17, except some of the tract (25 acres) that had been conveyed to Riley Jones and Zachariah Downs, February 27, 1886. This is recorded in Book CC - page 425, Macon County Register of Deeds. Allie Ray Baldwin, wife of John Baldwin, was the granddaughter of John Ray, and he spent time with the family in later years.

At the time of his death he was living in the home of his son, J. Frank Ray, in Franklin. His funeral service and burial were at the Burningtown Baptist Church. There are no markers for the graves of John and Nancy Sumner Ray.

- Thelma Welch Swanson in her John Ray descendants book.

John Ray in the court records of Macon County, N.C.:

Dec 1843: Juror

Dec 1847: Appointed as Overseer on Road project

Dec 1848: John Ray filed the report on the road which was accepted by the court.

Jun 1854: Juror

Jun 1857: Juror

Mar 1860: Juror

Jun 1862: Appointed Election Judge for Burningtown

Jun 1864: Appointed Election Judge for Burningtown

John F. Ray married Nancy Sumner (1817 - bef 1885), daughter of Samuel Sumner, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 22 Jul 1931, he was age 18 and she was 14.

Nancy Sumner Ray was Baptist -She was Baptized by elder Merritt Rickman 27 September 1867.

Nancy lived not over 68 years and John lived 90 years.. They are both buried in Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery, in unmarked graves, in Macon County, North Carolina.

John and Nancy Sumner Ray had eleven children, 4 girls and 7 boys:

The Late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon County, NC, who researched and supplied me with most the information on this report.

Henry Ray (1832-1889). Henry married Mary Caroline Dills (1838-1921) daughter of William and Elizabeth Dills, 28 July 1866, he was 34 and she was 27.

The following is copied from a portion of a letter written by Albert Poindexter to his family in Macon County during the Civil War on October 21, 1862. Tennessee. "Cockherham took the measles since we left Knoxville. We left him at a fine old man's house and left Henry Ray to nurse him till he gets well."

Henry and Mary did not reside in the Oakdale-Burningtown section, where Henry grew up, but in the Cartoogecheye area, probably on land near Mary's parents. They raised cattle and sheep. - Thelma Swason.

Nov 30 1866 - Henry and Mary C. Ray sold to Mathias Setser 35 acres for $150 above the falls of Patton Mill Creek.

From Pleas & Quarters Court Sessions:

Oct 7 1872 - Henry Ray, overseer of Section 7 of Western Turnpike Road, having petitioned to be released from duty as overseer, it is ordered that the petition be granted.

Henry lived 57 years and is buried in Ray Cove, Macon County, on private property. Mary lived 82 years and is buried at Watauga Cemetery, Macon County, North Carolina.

They had ten children.

Henry Ray [4886],¹ son of John Ray [84] and Nancy Sumner [85], was born in 1832, died on 3 Nov 1889 at age 57, and was buried in Private Propety - Ray Cove, Macon, NC.

General Notes: The following is copied from a portion of a letter written by Albert Poindexter to his family in Macon County during the Civil War on October 21, 1862. Tennessee. "Cockherham took the measles since we left Knoxville. We left him at a fine old man's house and left Henry Ray to nurse him till he gets well."

Henry and Mary did not reside in the Oakdale-Burningtown section, where Henry grew up, but in the Cartoogecheye area, probaby on land near Mary's parents. They raised cattle and sheep. - Thelma Swason.

Nov 30 1866 - Henry and Mary C. Ray sold to Mathias Setser 35 acres for $150 above the falls of Patton Mill Creek.

From Pleas & Quarters Court Sessions:

Oct 7 1872 - Henry Ray, overseer of Section 7 of Western Turnpike Road, having petitioned to be released from duty as overseer, it is ordered that the petition be granted.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. Co E, 65th Regiment, NC Calvary-Confederacy

Henry married Mary Caroline Dills [4887]¹ [MRIN: 1752], daughter of William Dills [4888] and Elizabeth [4889], on 28 Jul 1866.² Mary was born on 15 Nov 1838, died on 20 Jun 1921 at age 82, and was buried in Watauga Cem, Macon, NC. They had ten children: Canaro S., Nancy J., Wiley E., Jesse Robert, Benjamin, Charles, Minnie E., Ada K., Henry N., and George M..

Canaro S. Ray [5949]³ was born in 1857 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Nancy J. Ray [5950]⁴ was born about 1861 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Wiley E. Ray [5951]⁴ was born about 1866 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Wiley married Blanche Carter [5952] [MRIN: 2209] on 28 Dec 1919 in , Macon Co, NC.⁵ Blanche was born about 1892 and died on an unknown date.

Jesse Robert Ray [5953]¹ was born on 3 Jan 1867, died on 30 Dec 1952 at age 85, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. From The Franklin Press, January 1953:

Jesse Ray, Secretary-Treasurer of Potts Mutual Burial assiciation, died Tuesday night at 11:45 at his home on West Main Street after an illness of 3 days.

Mr. Ray, who was 85, had been in declining health for seveal years and retired from his position with the burial association three years ago for that reason.

Funeral services for the Macon County native were conducted yesterday (Thursday) at 3 p.m. at the Potts Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. C.E. Murray, pastor of the First Methodsit Chuch. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Born January 3, 1867, Mr. Ray was the son of Henry and Mrs. Dills Ray and on September 16, 1891, he was married to Miss Hattie Harrison, of this county. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and prior to going with the burial assiciation he worked as a carpenter.

Mr. Ray is survived by his wife; two sons, Grady H. Ray of Kent, Ohio, and J.R. Ray of Franklin; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Potts and Miss Claudia Ray of Franklin; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were J.B. Pendergrass, Walter Dean, Herman Childers, Elbert Stiles, John Bulgin, and Harve Bryant.

Editorial in Franklin Press:

In the death of Jesse Ray, Macon County loses a lovable and colorful figure. His passing, too, underscores a great change in intellectual approach that has taken place in the last half-century.

In today's highly practical world, both the individual student and the men who fix educational policies are more and more inclined to ask of any bit of knowledge: "Is it immediately useful?" If not, it is likely to be ignored.

That was not always true. There was a time, and not so long ago, when knowledge - any knowledge - was prised for knowledge's sake; and Mr. Ray's keen intellectual curiosity typified the attitude for knowledge that marked so many of his generation.

In Macon County, at least, it was not uncommon for a man or woman of little formal schooling to be possessed of a great store of information - on history, or geography, or religion, or minerals, or any one of score of other subjects; some of them read the encyclopedia, not to find a single bit of information on a particular subject, but for the pleasure and enlightment. They not only took pride in their knowledge; it was a source of intellectual satisfaction in a day when amusements were rare indeed.

Jesse married Hattie Harrison [5961]¹ [MRIN: 2210], daughter of Jerimiah Page Harrison [5962] and Mary S. Gillespie [5963], on 16 Sep 1891.⁶ Hattie was born on 28 Mar 1874, died on 2 Jun 1960 at age 86, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC. They had four children: Grady Harrison, Claudia Alberta, Allie Duckett, and Jesse Robert "Rumby".

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. From The Franklin Press - June 9, 1960

Rites Held Saturday for Native.

Mrs. Hattie Ray died at 86 at home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Ray, 86, of Franklin were held Saturday, June 4 in the Chapel of the Potts Funeral Home. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Ray died at her home Thursday, June 2, following a lingering illness. She was born March 28, 1874 in Macon County, the daughter of Page and Mary Gillespie Harrison. On September 16, 1891, she was married to Jesse Ray of Macon County. Mr. Ray died in December 1952. She was a member of the Franklin Methodist Church.

Officiating at the funeral were the Reverend Robert Early, pastor of the Frankliln Methodist Church, and the Reverend Paul Hefner. Pallbearers were Harry Thomas, Ed Whittaker, John Bulgin, Jim Cunningham, Carl Dean, and Ben Harrison.

Survivors include one son, J.R. Ray of Franklin, 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul Potts and Miss Claudia Ray of Franklin, and one brother, Joe Harrison and 5 grandchildren.

Grady Harrison Ray [5967] was born on 12 Nov 1892⁷ and died on 10 Mar 1959 in Kent, , Ohio at age 66.

General Notes: From The Franklin Press, Sept 4, 1923

Mr & Mrs Grady Ray and two children and Mr. Rumby Ray motored from Kent, Ohio, to Franklin to visit Mr. Jess Ray and family.

Noted events in his life were:

• Erie Railroad, shovel operator

• His obituary was published. From The Franklin Press, Mar 19, 1959

Grady Harrison Ray, 66, Franklin native and retired employee of the Erie Railroad died Tuesday of last week (March 10, 1959) in a Kent, Ohio, hospital following and illness of several months.

He was the son of Mrs. Hattie Harrison Ray and the late Jesse Ray, and left Franklin when he was 18 years old. He moved to Kent after he received his discharge after WWI and worked for 20 years as a shovel operator for the Erie Railroad before ill health forced his retirement last year. He was married to the former Miss Olive Beckwith of Kent.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in Kent. In addition to his wife and mother, surviving are 3 sons, Don, Russell, and Harry Ray of Kent, a daughter Patricia Ray, a brother J.R. Ray and 2 sisters, Mrs. Paul Potts and Miss Claudia Ray of Franklin.

Grady married Olive Beckwith [5971] [MRIN: 2215]. Olive was born about 1895 in Kent, , Ohio and died on an unknown date. They had four children: Don, Russell, Harry, and Patricia.

Don Ray [5977] was born after 1910 in Kent, , Ohio and died on an unknown date.

Russell Ray [5978] was born after 1911 in Kent, , Ohio and died on an unknown date.

Harry Ray [5979] was born after 1912 in Kent, , Ohio and died on an unknown date.

Patricia Ray [5980] was born after 1913 in Kent, , Ohio and died on an unknown date.

Claudia Alberta Ray [5968]⁷ was born on 14 May 1894 and died on 14 Aug 1970 at age 76.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1953 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Allie Duckett Ray [5969] was born on 8 Jan 1899,⁷ died on 19 Nov 1987 at age 88, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Allie married Paul Thomas Potts [5972] [MRIN: 2216] on 13 Jan 1925 in , Macon Co, NC.⁸ Paul was born on 2 Sep 1894, died on 16 Jul 1977 at age 82, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Jesse Robert "Rumby" Ray Jr [5970] was born on 21 Jan 1902,⁷ died on 25 Jan 1963 at age 61, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC. The cause of his death was Suicide - self inflicted gun shot.

Noted events in his life were:

• Civil Engineer-Forest Service&Nantahala Power

Jesse married Alice Mable Cunningham [5973]⁷ [MRIN: 2217], daughter of John Franklin Cunningham [5975] and Mary Stillwell [5976], on 3 Apr 1932 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.⁶ Alice was born in 1908, died on 18 Oct 1987 at age 79, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Benjamin Ray [5954]¹ was born in 1868 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: From the Macon County Commissioner Minutes:

December 8, 1903 - Ordered that Mrs. Mary Ray be discontinued. It appearing to the board that her son Ben has improved in health enough so he can make his own support. The claim having been allowed her on account of his diabetic condition.

Benjamin married Unknown [5964] [MRIN: 2212]. Unknown died in Nov 1901.

Charles Ray [5955]¹ was born in 1870 and died before 1880.

Minnie E. Ray [5956]⁴ was born in 1870 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Minnie married Wilford Downs [5965] [MRIN: 2213] on 21 Jul 1892 in , Macon Co, NC.⁹

Ada K. Ray [5957]⁴ was born about 1871 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Ada married Barnard J. Lee [5966] [MRIN: 2214] on 18 Aug 1892 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁰ Barnard was born about 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Henry N. Ray [5958] was born about 1874 in , , NC⁴ and died on an unknown date.

George M. Ray [5959] was born about 1877 in , , NC⁴ and died on an unknown date.

Source Citations

1. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 2.

2. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 9.

3. Census 1880, Burningham Dist, NC.

4. Census 1880 Burningtown, NC.

6. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 10.

7. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 5.

Naomi Ray (1834-1918). At age 15, 3 April 1859, Naomi married 24 year old William M. Davis (1826 -bef 1900), in Macon County. William was the son of Mr and Mary "Polly" Davis. Naomi lived 83 years and is buried at Briartown Baptist Church, Macon County, North Carolina.

They had eleven children. Eight daughters and three sons.

Rebecca Ray (1835-1908). At age 19, 14 Apr 1855, Rebecca married 21 year old, John Harvey Fouts (1833-1907), son of Jacob and Mary Baker Fouts.

John was a "carpenter of unusual ability, a great hunter and marksman that earned the respect and admiration of the Indians" And lived "all of his life side by side with the Cherokees"

- Deborah Keser, Fouts Family Genealogy Forum, art 167, 7/5/1999

Co E, 65th Regiment, NC - Confederacy

12 Aug 1863 - Jacksonboro, Tennessee. Captured.

27 Aug 1863 - Camp Chase, , OH,Confined.

22 Jan 1864 - Rock Island, Ill, Received

John lived 73 years. Cause of Death: kick of a shotgun in his stomach while trying to shoot a hawk in the henhouse..

Rebecca also lived 73 years.

They had eight children, one daughter and seven sons.

Naomi Ray [4891],¹ daughter of John Ray [84] and Nancy Sumner [85], was born on 20 May 1834, died on 14 Apr 1918 at age 83, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.

Naomi married William M. Davis [4892]¹ [MRIN: 1755], son of Davis [4893] and Mary A. "Polly" [4894], on 3 Apr 1850 in , Macon Co, NC.² William was born in 1826 and died before 1900. They had 11 children: Lelia, Rebecca Arminda, Henry Ervin "Bud," Harriett J., Nancy Lasaphine "Lassie," David B., Albie M., Ivalet Iowa, Jason Lincoln, Alice J., and Lillie.

Lelia Davis [5984] was born before 1850 and died on an unknown date.

Rebecca Arminda Davis [5985]³ was born on 9 Jul 1851, died on 17 Oct 1912 at age 61, and was buried in Rose Creek Cem., Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was baptized on 17 Aug 1866 in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Rebecca married Wilburn Wilks "Bud" Welch [5995] [MRIN: 2222], son of Joseph Wilburn Welch [5996] and Nancy Parella Shepherd [5997], on 2 Mar 1868 in , Macon Co, NC.⁴ Wilburn was born on 22 Jun 1851 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 14 Nov 1940 in Walhalla, , SC⁵ at age 89, and was buried in Rose Creek Cem., Macon, NC. They had six children: Joseph Wilborn, William Henry, Iowa Mae, Arrie Ivalee, Pearl Modena, and Carrie.

Noted events in his life were:

• Mining

Joseph Wilborn Welch [6019]³ was born on 13 Jan 1870 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 8 Jun 1936 in Childress, , TX at age 66.

Joseph married Alvarado Queen [6025]⁷ [MRIN: 2240], daughter of Butler Queen [6026] and Dona Phillipi Matlock [6027], on 5 Sep 1889 in , Macon Co, NC.⁸ Alvarado was born on 30 Jan 1871 and died on 23 Sep 1957 at age 86. They had eight children: Vinnie Bell, Cora Lee, John Verlin, Thomas Weaver, Claude Brian, Annie Laura, Ella Ester, and Butler Wilborn.

Vinnie Bell Welch [6041]³ was born on 7 Jan 1890 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Cora Lee Welch [6042] was born on 3 Dec 1891 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

John Verlin Welch [6043] was born on 24 Jun 1894 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Thomas Weaver Welch [6044] was born on 20 Oct 1898 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Claude Brian Welch [6045] was born on 12 Jan 1899 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Annie Laura Welch [6046] was born on 21 Oct 1903 in Kaholka, , Ark and died on an unknown date.

Ella Ester Welch [6047] was born on 27 Apr 1906 in Kaholka, , Ark and died on an unknown date.

Butler Wilborn Welch [6048] was born on 1 May 1909 in Kaholka, , Ark and died on an unknown date.

William Henry Welch [6020] was born in Jun 1874 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 22 Mar 1942 at age 67.

William married Luthenia "Thene" Jones [6028] [MRIN: 2242], daughter of Riley Jones [6029] and Betty Hawford [6030], on 21 Apr 1892 in , Macon Co, NC.⁸ Luthenia was born in Apr 1873 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 13 Mar 1920 at age 46. They had four children: Robert Lee, Maggie, Terrell, and Ralph T..

Robert Lee Welch [6049]⁹ was born in 1893 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 12 Aug 1960 at age 67, and was buried in St Johns Episcopal Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. WWI Veteran North Carolina PVT CO D 165 Infantry World War I PH

• Moved: Cartoogecheye Section, Macon Co, NC.

• He had a residence in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Robert married Merry Etta Buchanan [6053] [MRIN: 2251], daughter of William Buchanan [6054] and Erie Barker [6055], on 17 Feb 1923 in , Macon Co, NC.⁸ Merry was born in 1906,¹⁰ died on an unknown date, and was buried in St Johns Episcopal Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Maggie Welch [6050] was born in 1895 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Maggie married James M. Jones [6056] [MRIN: 2253], son of Johnson Jones [6057] and Desia Mason [6058], on 21 Jun 1914 in , Macon Co, NC.¹¹ James was born about 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Terrell Welch [6051] was born in 1898 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Terrell married Ruby A. Holbrook [6059] [MRIN: 2255].

Ralph T. Welch [6052] was born in 1910 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 18 Mar 1972 at age 62.

Iowa Mae Welch [6021] was born in Dec 1876 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 7 Jan 1947⁷ at age 70. The cause of her death was Heart attack.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was employed. Nurse

Iowa married James F. Glen West [6031] [MRIN: 2244], son of Elijah H. West [6032] and Dorchester Matlock [6033], on 3 Jul 1892 in , Macon Co, NC.¹² James was born in Oct 1872 and died on an unknown date. They had one son: Paul Herman.

Paul Herman West [6060] was born about 1893 and died on an unknown date.

Paul married Dorothy Stalcup [6061] [MRIN: 2256], daughter of J.B. Stalcup [6062] and Alice Kelly [6063], on 12 Oct 1917 in , Macon Co, NC.¹² Dorothy was born about 1894 and died on an unknown date.

Arrie Ivalee Welch [6022] was born on 14 Jun 1878, died on 22 Jun 1941 at age 63, and was buried in Rose Creek Cem., Macon, NC.

Arrie married Samuel Robinson Moore [6034] [MRIN: 2246], son of William Nelson Moore [6035] and Lucinda Caroline Price [6036], in 1895. Samuel was born on 5 Nov 1875, died on 21 Jan 1953 at age 77, and was buried in Rose Creek Cem., Macon, NC. They had four children: Fred, Authur, Lee, and Elsie.

Fred Moore [6064] was born about 1898 and died on an unknown date.

Fred married Leona Waldroop [6068] [MRIN: 2258] on 16 Apr 1927 in , Macon Co, NC.¹³ Leona was born about 1903 and died on an unknown date.

Authur Moore [6065] was born after 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Lee Moore [6066] was born after 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Elsie Moore [6067] was born after 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Pearl Modena Welch [6023] was born in 1880 and died on an unknown date in , , SC.

General Notes: Married twice.

Pearl married George W. Moore [6037] [MRIN: 2248], son of William Nelson Moore [6035] and Lucinda Caroline Price [6036], on 22 Aug 1896 in , Macon Co, NC.¹³ George was born in 1878 in , Raburn, GA, died in 1903 at age 25, and was buried in Rose Creek Cem., Macon, NC. The cause of his death was mining accident.

Carrie Welch [6024] was born in Oct 1883 and died on an unknown date in , , SC.

General Notes: Carrie's father, W.W. Welch, was living in Sourth Carolina with her at the time of his death.

Carrie married Alfred L. McGaha [6038] [MRIN: 2249], son of Alfred McGaha [6039] and Mary L. West [6040], on 29 Nov 1906 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁴ Alfred was born about 1880 and died on an unknown date.

Henry Ervin "Bud" Davis [5986]⁵ was born in 1853, died in 1913 in , Macon Co, NC at age 60, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.

Henry married Polly Ann Shields [5998]¹ [MRIN: 2224], daughter of Matthew Shields [5999] and Lona Lunford [6000], on 2 Sep 1899.¹⁵ Polly was born on 13 Mar 1873, died on 27 Jan 1941 in , Macon Co, NC at age 67, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC. They had three children: James Fred, Grady, and Addie.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. From The Franlin Press - Feb 1941

Final rites for Mrs. Polly Ann Davis, 67, were held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Briartown Baptist Church, The Reverend Theordore Denny, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Davis died at her home in the Nantahala section on Monday, January 27, 1941 at about 9 o'clock following a year's illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Shields. She was born March 13, 1873 and was a life-long resident of this county. She was a member of the Briarwood Baptist Church. Pallbearers were: Frank Baldwin, Claud Solesbee, Dennis Ghormley, James Shields, Clyde Allen, and Clifton Morgan.

Surviving are one son, Fred Davis of Nantahala, one duaghter, Mrs. Addie Douthit of Nantahala; 2 brothers, Andrew Shields, Clingman Shields of Texas; 2 sisters, Mrs. Callie Johnson of Douglas, Ga., and Mrs. Lster Owens of Nantahala.

James Fred Davis [6069] was born on 27 Sep 1899, died on 15 Apr 1984 in Murphy, , NC at age 84, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• Timberman & farmer

• He belong to Aquone House of Prayer.

• His obituary was published. The Asheville Citizen - Apr 17 1984

James Fred Davis, 84, of Nantahala community, died Sunday, April 15, 1984, in a Murphy hospital.

Davis, a life-long resident of Macon County, was a son of the late Henry Ervin Davis and Polly Ann Shields avis. He was a retired timberman and farmer and a member of the Aquone House of Prayer.

Surviving are the wife, Lille Pendergrass Davis; five dauthers, Juanita McElrath of Ashevile, Lucy White of Andrews, Kate York of High Point, Ethel Meadows of Cornelia, Georgia, Zoe Stillwell of Hayesville, a step-daughter, Blanche Pendergrass; four sons, Clint Davis of Andrews, Fred Davis of Nantahala, Carl Davis of High Point; a sister, Mrs. Addie Douthit of Nantahala; 27 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Burial was in Briartown Cemetery

James married Lillie Pendergrass [6072] [MRIN: 2259]. Lillie was born on 8 Feb 1910, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC. They had nine children: Juanita, Lucy, Kate, Ethel, Zoe, Blanche, Clint, Fred, and Carl.

Juanita Davis [6074] was born after 1930.

Juanita married McElrath [6083] [MRIN: 2261].

Lucy Davis [6075] was born after 1930.

Lucy married White [6084] [MRIN: 2262].

Kate Davis [6076] was born after 1930.

Kate married York [6085] [MRIN: 2263].

Ethel Davis [6077] was born after 1930.

Ethel married Meadows [6086] [MRIN: 2264].

Zoe Davis [6078] was born after 1930.

Zoe married Stillwell [6087] [MRIN: 2265].

Blanche Pendergrass [6079] was born after 1930.

Clint Davis [6080] was born after 1930.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Andrews, Cherokee, NC.

Fred Davis [6081] was born after 1930.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Nantahala, Macon, NC.

Carl Davis [6082] was born after 1930.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Highpoint, NC.

Grady Davis [6070] was born in 1902, died in 1919 at age 17, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.¹⁶

Addie Davis [6071] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Addie married Lindsey Douthit [6073] [MRIN: 2260]. They had three children: Anna Jane, James, and Wayne "Hubert".

Anna Jane Douthit [6088] was born after 1920.

Anna married Smith [6089] [MRIN: 2266].

James Douthit [6090] was born after 1920.

Wayne "Hubert" Douthit [6091] was born in 1937 in , Macon Co, NC, died in Dec 1990 in Blairsville, Union Co., GA at age 53, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. From The Asheville Citizen - Jan 1 1991 - Nantaha Wayne "Hubert" Douthit, 56, died Saturday in Blairsville. a native of Macon County, he was a son of Addie David Douthit of Nantahala and the late Lindsey Douthit. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a sister, Anna Jane Smith of Franklin, and a brother James Douthit of Nantahala. Burial n Briartown Baptist Church Cemtery.

Harriett J. Davis [5987] was born on 1 Jan 1855 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was baptized on 14 May 1870. Burningtown Baptist Chu, Macon, NC

• Living: 1947.

Harriett married Samuel Garrison [6001] [MRIN: 2226], son of James Garrison [6002] and Charity Huffman [6003], on 5 Mar 1874 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁷ Samuel was born on 28 Feb 1851, died on 8 Jan 1929 at age 77, and was buried in Moss Cem, Tusquittee, Clay Co, NC. They had three children: Henry, Ella, and Lassie.

Henry Garrison [6092] was born about 1875 and died on an unknown date.

Ella Garrison [6093] was born about 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Lassie Garrison [6094] was born about 1878 and died on an unknown date.

Nancy Lasaphine "Lassie" Davis [5988]¹⁸ was born on 5 Dec 1857, died on 12 Aug 1931 at age 73, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

General Notes: Originally buried in Kyle Cemetery.

Nancy married Leander Bateman [6004] [MRIN: 2228], son of Archebald Bateman [4802] and Mahala Trammell [4801], on 26 Dec 1872 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁹ Leander was born about 1851 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: Harve L., Noami "Oma," and Martha.

Harve L. Bateman [6095] was born on 23 Oct 1882, died on 25 Dec 1909 at age 27, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.²⁰ The cause of his death was train accident.

Noami "Oma" Bateman [6096] was born after 1883 and died on an unknown date.

Noami married W. N. "Bud" Hicks [6099] [MRIN: 2267]. W. was born on 27 May 1865,²¹ died on 15 Feb 1943²¹ at age 77, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.²¹

Martha Bateman [6097] was born about 1875 and died on an unknown date in , , Tx.

Martha married Robert Price [6100] [MRIN: 2268] on 27 Apr 1890 in , Macon Co, NC.²² Robert was born about 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Nancy next married Levi Jefferson Ray [6005]¹⁸ [MRIN: 2229], son of William Ray [4899] and Louisa Jane Waters [4900], on 24 Jan 1902 in , Macon Co, NC.²³ Levi was born in Aug 1869 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 19 Jun 1933 in , Macon Co, NC at age 63. They had one daughter: Lottie.

Noted events in his life were:

• He signed a will on 23 Jun 1922 in , Macon Co, NC.⁵ Probated 8/23/1933, sole heir" Lottie Baldwin, daughter.

• He was employed in , Macon Co, NC. Road overseer and miner

Lottie Ray [6098] was born about 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Lottie married Bass A. Baldwin [6101] [MRIN: 2269] on 15 Feb 1914 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁴ Bass was born about 1892 and died on an unknown date.

David B. Davis [5989]¹ was born in 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Albie M. Davis [5990] was born in 1861 in , , NC and died on an unknown date.

Albie married David A. Yonce [6006] [MRIN: 2230], son of William Yonce [6007] and Sarah "Sallie" Barnes [6008], on 2 Dec 1877 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁵ David was born about 1855 in , , NC and died on an unknown date. They had six children: Thedisia F. "Docie," Dora, George, Harley, Luna, and William Osborne.

Thedisia F. "Docie" Yonce [6102]²⁶ was born on 8 Dec 1878,¹⁸ died on 3 Sep 1961 at age 82, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

Thedisia married Jacob Monroe Ray [6108]¹⁸ [MRIN: 2270], son of William Ray [4899] and Louisa Jane Waters [4900], on 17 Oct 1903 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁷ Jacob was born on 25 Jun 1872 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 10 Feb 1963 at age 90, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. They had four children: Eula, Lula, James Grady, and Hazel.

Eula Ray [6275] was born after 1903 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Nantahala, Macon, NC.

Eula married Morgan [6276] [MRIN: 2344].

Lula Ray [6277] was born on 18 Sep 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Hendersonville, , NC.

Lula married Rowland [6278] [MRIN: 2345].

James Grady Ray [6279] was born on 27 Feb 1907 and died on 17 May 1950 at age 43.

Hazel Ray [6280] was born on 10 Sep 1912 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Hazel married Hunter [6281] [MRIN: 2346].

Thedisia next married John Bateman [6109] [MRIN: 2271], son of Jacob V. Bateman [6110] and Celia Evans [6111], on 26 Nov 1899 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁹ John was born before 1875 and died before 1903.

Dora Yonce [6103] was born in 1881 and died on an unknown date.

Dora married Reuben P. Bateman [6112] [MRIN: 2273] on 26 Nov 1901 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁹ Reuben was born about 1881 and died on an unknown date.

George Yonce [6104] was born in 1882 and died on an unknown date.

George married Lillian Cope [6113] [MRIN: 2274] on 11 Jul 1903 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁵ Lillian was born in 1884 and died on an unknown date.

George next married Callie Soisbee [6114] [MRIN: 2275] on 9 Jan 1908 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁸ Callie was born about 1884 and died on an unknown date.

Harley Yonce [6105] was born after 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Harley married Eva Raburne [6115] [MRIN: 2276].

Luna Yonce [6106] was born after 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Luna married Charlie Anderson [6116] [MRIN: 2277].

William Osborne Yonce [6107] was born in 1896 and died on an unknown date.

William married Ida S. Willis [6117] [MRIN: 2278] on 2 Jun 1923 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁸ Ida was born in 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Ivalet Iowa Davis [5991] was born on 5 Oct 1862 and died on 28 Dec 1941 at age 79.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a religion in , Macon Co, NC. Member of Kyle Baptist Church

Ivalet married Whitaker [6009] [MRIN: 2232].

Ivalet next married Luther Burch [6010] [MRIN: 2233], son of A.J. Burch [6011] and S.N. [6012], on 7 Aug 1879 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁹ Luther was born after 1860 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• Moved:took children to Midwest, Wyoming

Jason Lincoln Davis [5992]¹⁸ was born on 18 Oct 1866 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 30 May 1947 in Nantahala, Macon, NC³⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. The cause of his death was Pneumonia.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer

Jason married Selah "Susie" E. Ray [6013]¹⁸ [MRIN: 2235], daughter of William Ray [4899] and Louisa Jane Waters [4900], on 14 Mar 1894 in , Macon, NC.³¹ Selah was born on 5 Dec 1878, died on 4 Jun 1978 in , Swain Co, NC at age 99, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. They had two children: Ella Fair and Sandy C..

Ella Fair Davis [6118] was born on 26 Sep 1897 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 19 Mar 1960 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC at age 62, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC. The cause of her death was Carcinoma of lung - metastasis.

General Notes: In the 1910 Macon County Census, Gordon Beaver and his family were shown as neighbors of Ella Davis and her family. This was when she was 12 yrs old, so she had apparently known Gordon long before she married Grover Johnson, but did not marry Gordon until after Grover's death.

- Lucy McGhee

Noted events in her life were:

• Witness: 15 Feb 1914. Wedding of Bass BALDWIN & Lottie RAY. Her name was Davis, unmarried.

Ella married Grover Johnson [6120]⁵ [MRIN: 2279], son of Aaron Johnson [6121] and Margaret [6122]. Grover was born between 1886 and 1889 in , , NC, died on 27 Feb 1919 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC. The cause of his death was Flu epidemic. They had two children: Gaynell and Della.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Nantahala, Macon, NC. Listed as "hirling" age 14, living in hosehold of of Jesse H. DeWeese.

Gaynell Johnson [6129] was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 9 Oct 1989 in Tabb, York, VA at age 73, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

Gaynell married David Russell Osborne [6131] [MRIN: 2286] on 6 Apr 1934 in , Union Co, GA. David was born on 15 Jan 1915 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC and died on 22 Jan 1969 in Tabb, York, VA at age 54. They had one daughter: Lucy.

Lucy Osborne [6133] was born after 1934.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Andrews, Cherokee, NC.

Lucy married McGhee [6134] [MRIN: 2288].

Della Johnson [6130] was born on 26 Jan 1918 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 23 Oct 1999 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 81, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

General Notes: Della said that her birth certficate was issued in the name of Maybell Johnson. She has never used this name, and was known by Della.

-Lucy McGhee

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Orbituary from ASHVILLE CITIZEN TIMES:

DELLA WHITE - Della White, 81, of Andrews, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11am Tuesday in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, with the Rev. Ralph Barnard Officiating. Burial will be in Valleytown Cemetery.

Della married Fred Hannible White [6132] [MRIN: 2287]. Fred was born on 6 Jun 1919 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC and died on 15 Jun 1968 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC at age 49.

Ella next married Gordon Beaver [6125] [MRIN: 2283], son of Perry Beaver [6126] and Melinda Yonce [6127], on 17 Feb 1920 in , Macon Co, NC. Gordon was born in 1892 in , Macon Co, NC, died in Nov 1985 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC at age 93, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• Farmer/Blacksmith

• Baptist

Sandy C. Davis [6119] was born in 1900, died in Jun 1986 in Murphy, , NC at age 86, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer

Sandy married Lillie Pendergrass [6123] [MRIN: 2281]. They had one daughter: Blanche.

Blanche Pendergrass [6135].

Sandy next married Maude Lunsford [6124] [MRIN: 2282].

Alice J. Davis [5993] was born in 1869 and died on an unknown date in , , Texas.

Alice married Thomas Bragg Rhea [6015] [MRIN: 2237] on 8 Mar 1887 in , Macon Co, NC.³² Thomas was born in 1856 and died on an unknown date in , , Tx.

Lillie Davis [5994] was born in 1870 in , Macon, NC and died on an unknown date in , , GA.

Lillie married Joshua Duvall [6016] [MRIN: 2238], son of Benjamin Duvall [6017] and Nancy Totherow [6018], on 20 Nov 1887 in , Macon Co, NC.³³ Joshua was born in 1865 in , Graham, NC and died on an unknown date.

Source Citations

1. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 2.

2. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 9.

3. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 34.

4. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 10.

5. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999.

6. Census 1880 Burningtown, NC.

7. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 5.

9. Toombstone Information. .... Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 35.

10. Toombstone Information.

15. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 11.

16. Nantahala, NC website, Nantahala, NC website, Briertown Cemetery section.

18. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 3.

20. Jackson County, NC, Genealogical Society, Macon County, NC, Cemeteries Vol II, p13.

21. Jackson County, NC, Genealogical Society, Macon County, NC, Cemeteries Vol II, 14.

23. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999, Marriage Record #2723, Macon Co., Reg of Deeds.

26. Census 1880, Macon Co, NC, Burningtown.

27. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 13.

30. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999, Death Certificate #68, Macon Co., NC.

31. James E. Wooley, Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 (Copyright 1984 By Southern Historical Press, Inc c/o The Rev Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. PO Box 738 Easley, SC, 29641-0738), 35. .... Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 10.

William Ray (1840-1928). At age 26. 30 September 1866, he married Confederate widow Louisa Jane Water (1840-1912(, also age 26. Louisa was the daughter of Michael Jackson and Rebecca Fouts Waters.

William was in the Confederacy Co K, NC Calvary

17 Jul 1863 he was captured at Berkley Co, VA. He was confined at Ft Delaware, Delaware.

Louisa's first husband was William A. Morgan, onfederacy- 2nd Co.G, 65th Regiment, NC. he was killed. William was the son of William and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Morgan. Louisa and William had a son the named William A. Morgan, Jr.

William Ray and Louisa Jane Morgan Waters had four children, 3 sons and a daughter. They are buried in Cope Cemetery, Macon County, North Carolina.

William Ray [4899],¹ son of John Ray [84] and Nancy Sumner [85], was born in May 1840, died on 12 Aug 1928 in , Macon Co, NC at age 88, and was buried in Cope Cemetary, Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. Confederacy- Co K, NC Calvary

• 17 Jul 1863 - Berkley Co, VA - captured.

• Ft Delaware, Delaware - Confined.

William married Louisa Jane Waters [4900]¹ [MRIN: 1759], daughter of Michael Jackson Waters [4901] and Rebecca Fouts [4902], on 30 Sep 1866.² Louisa was born on 18 Sep 1840, died on 13 Dec 1912 at age 72, and was buried in Cope Cemetary, Macon Co, NC. They had four children: Levi Jefferson, Jacob Monroe, James A., and Selah "Susie" E..

Levi Jefferson Ray [6005]³ was born in Aug 1869 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 19 Jun 1933 in , Macon Co, NC at age 63.

Noted events in his life were:

• He signed a will on 23 Jun 1922 in , Macon Co, NC.⁴ Probated 8/23/1933, sole heir" Lottie Baldwin, daughter.

• He was employed in , Macon Co, NC. Road overseer and miner

Levi married Nancy Lasaphine "Lassie" Davis [5988]³ [MRIN: 2229], daughter of William M. Davis [4892] and Naomi Ray [4891], on 24 Jan 1902 in , Macon Co, NC.⁵ Nancy was born on 5 Dec 1857, died on 12 Aug 1931 at age 73, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. They had one daughter: Lottie.

Lottie Ray [6098] was born about 1895 and died on an unknown date.

Lottie married Bass A. Baldwin [6101] [MRIN: 2269] on 15 Feb 1914 in , Macon Co, NC.⁶ Bass was born about 1892 and died on an unknown date.

Jacob Monroe Ray [6108]³ was born on 25 Jun 1872 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 10 Feb 1963 at age 90, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

Jacob married Thedisia F. "Docie" Yonce [6102]⁷ [MRIN: 2270], daughter of David A. Yonce [6006] and Albie M. Davis [5990], on 17 Oct 1903 in , Macon Co, NC.⁸ Thedisia was born on 8 Dec 1878,³ died on 3 Sep 1961 at age 82, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. They had four children: Eula, Lula, James Grady, and Hazel.

Eula Ray [6275] was born after 1903 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Nantahala, Macon, NC.

Eula married Morgan [6276] [MRIN: 2344].

Lula Ray [6277] was born on 18 Sep 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Hendersonville, , NC.

Lula married Rowland [6278] [MRIN: 2345].

James Grady Ray [6279] was born on 27 Feb 1907 and died on 17 May 1950 at age 43.

Hazel Ray [6280] was born on 10 Sep 1912 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1963 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Hazel married Hunter [6281] [MRIN: 2346].

James A. Ray [6274]³ was born in 1875 and died on 26 Jun 1899 at age 24. The cause of his death was Consumption.

James married Susan Bateman [6282] [MRIN: 2347], daughter of John W. Bateman [6283] and Matilda Elizabeth Jones [6284], on 29 Jan 1896 in , Macon Co, NC.⁹ Susan was born about 1880³ and died on an unknown date. They had one son: John William.

Noted events in her life were:

• Moved:n w/widowed mother after James Ray's death

John William Ray [6285] was born on 13 May 1897 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 27 Dec 1992 at age 95, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.¹⁰

John married Georgia Wishon [6286] [MRIN: 2349] on 7 Oct 1917 in , Macon Co, NC.¹¹ Georgia was born on 1 Nov 1902, died on 20 Dec 1997 at age 95, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC.¹⁰ They had six children: Wayah Clinton, Gladys, Gassie, Willard, Hess, and Burl Wayne.

Wayah Clinton Ray [24131] was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC and died on 5 Aug 2012 in Fossil, , OR at age 91.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Wayah Clinton Ray

Wayah Clinton Ray, age 91, of Fossil, OR, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012.

Born December 1, 1920 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John and Georgia Wishon Ray. He was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII with the 142nd Military Police Company. He moved to Fossil, Oregon in 1955 where he worked for both the Oregon State Highway and State Forestry Departments. He was living at Haven House Retirement Home in Fossil, OR at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bessie Smith Ray, two children, Ronald Ray and wife Marlo of Clackamas, OR, Annette Ray Cadena and husband Alfonso of Kirkland, WA; three grandchildren, Jennifer Kline of Canyon Lake TX, Heather Karam and husband Danny of San Antonio, TX and Terry Thygesen and wife Karen of Sandy, OR. Eight great-grandchildren also survive, Brittnee, Cody, Madison, Tyler, Kyle, Nicholas, Nina and Natalie. Two sisters, Gladys Welch and Gassie Gilbert of Lincolnton, NC; two brothers, Willard Ray of Franklin, NC, and Hess Ray of Alton, MO. He was preceded in death by a son, Earl Eugene Ray, and a brother, Burl Wayne Ray.

Graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 9, at the Fossil Cemetery with Reverend Carl Naas officiating with military rites.

Sweeney Mortuary, Condon, OR was in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances can be made to Haven House Retirement Home, 714 Main Street, Fossil, Oregon 97830.

Wayah married Bessie Smith [24132] [MRIN: 9115]. They had two children: Ronald and Annette.

Ronald Ray [24133].

Ronald married Marlo [24134] [MRIN: 9116].

Annette Ray [24135].

Annette married Alfonza Cadena [24136] [MRIN: 9117].

Gladys Ray [24137].

Gladys married Welch [24138] [MRIN: 9118].

Gassie Ray [24139].

Gassie married Gilbert [24140] [MRIN: 9119].

Willard Ray [24141].

Hess Ray [24142].

Burl Wayne Ray [24143] died in Bef 2012.

Selah "Susie" E. Ray [6013]³ was born on 5 Dec 1878, died on 4 Jun 1978 in , Swain Co, NC at age 99, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

General Notes: "After the death of Jason, Susie moved in with her daughter, Ella and Gordon Beaver, in Andrews, where she stayed until the death of Ella. She then stayed with her grand-daughter, Della White, for a while before moving to the Anders Nursing Home in Bryson City, NC, where she died.

"I visited Susie in the nursing home in Bryson City not too long before her death and asked her questions about family history. Her mind was sharp, but her hearing and eyesight was bad. She was reeling off names of her grandparents, etc., and seemed to remember a lot. Then I asked her about her Jason (her husband) and where he came from. She said, "I don't rightly know where he came from - I think it was Alabamy." I found out later that they were first cousins and I am sure she knew that but she didn't want me to know it. I was very much amused by this. She was a good person, and I thought a lot of her". - Lucy MCGHEE

Died in a nursing home

Selah married Jason Lincoln Davis [5992]³ [MRIN: 2235], son of William M. Davis [4892] and Naomi Ray [4891], on 14 Mar 1894 in , Macon, NC.¹² Jason was born on 18 Oct 1866 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 30 May 1947 in Nantahala, Macon, NC¹³ at age 80, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC. The cause of his death was Pneumonia. They had two children: Ella Fair and Sandy C..

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer

- Lucy McGhee

Noted events in her life were:

• Witness: 15 Feb 1914. Wedding of Bass BALDWIN & Lottie RAY. Her name was Davis, unmarried.

Ella married Grover Johnson [6120]⁴ [MRIN: 2279], son of Aaron Johnson [6121] and Margaret [6122]. Grover was born between 1886 and 1889 in , , NC, died on 27 Feb 1919 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, and was buried in Briartown Bapt Church Cem, Macon Co., NC. The cause of his death was Flu epidemic. They had two children: Gaynell and Della.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in 1900 in Nantahala, Macon, NC. Listed as "hirling" age 14, living in hosehold of of Jesse H. DeWeese.

Gaynell Johnson [6129] was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 9 Oct 1989 in Tabb, York, VA at age 73, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

Lucy Osborne [6133] was born after 1934.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Andrews, Cherokee, NC.

Lucy married McGhee [6134] [MRIN: 2288].

Della Johnson [6130] was born on 26 Jan 1918 in Nantahala, Macon, NC, died on 23 Oct 1999 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 81, and was buried in Valleytown Cemetery, Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

General Notes: Della said that her birth certficate was issued in the name of Maybell Johnson. She has never used this name, and was known by Della.

-Lucy McGhee

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Orbituary from ASHVILLE CITIZEN TIMES:

Della married Fred Hannible White [6132] [MRIN: 2287]. Fred was born on 6 Jun 1919 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC and died on 15 Jun 1968 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC at age 49.

Noted events in his life were:

• Farmer/Blacksmith

• Baptist

Sandy C. Davis [6119] was born in 1900, died in Jun 1986 in Murphy, , NC at age 86, and was buried in Aquone Baptist Cem., Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer

Sandy married Lillie Pendergrass [6123] [MRIN: 2281]. They had one daughter: Blanche.

Blanche Pendergrass [6135].

Sandy next married Maude Lunsford [6124] [MRIN: 2282].

Selah next married Alice Haney Haney [6014] [MRIN: 2236]. Alice was born between 1865 and 1870 and died on an unknown date.

Source Citations

1. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 2.

2. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 9.

3. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 3.

4. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999.

5. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999, Marriage Record #2723, Macon Co., Reg of Deeds.

7. Census 1880, Macon Co, NC, Burningtown.

8. Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 13.

10. Nantahala, NC website.

12. James E. Wooley, Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 (Copyright 1984 By Southern Historical Press, Inc c/o The Rev Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. PO Box 738 Easley, SC, 29641-0738), 35. .... Thelma Welch Swanson, John and Nancy Sumner Ray and their Descendants (Published at home by the late Thelma Welch Swanson, of Franklin, Macon Co., NC), 10.

13. Lucy McGhee, MCGHEE, Lucy, e-mail 11/26/1999, Death Certificate #68, Macon Co., NC.

Jesse Ray (1844-1862). Jesse enlisted into the Confederacy-Co. H. 16th Regiment. He died in a Civil War hospital in Virginia. He lived 18 years.

Wilburn Ray (1844-1876). Wilburn was born in Macon County, North Carolina, and died in North Carolina, the county of death is not listed. He enlisted into the Confederacy, Co E, 65th Regiment, NC. His leg was amputated.

At age 20, 19 April 1864* he married 19 year old Eunice Wilson Deweese, widow of John J. Deweese.

*This date was coincidentally or accidentally the same date Wilburn's sister, the one closest to age on the youngest side, married William Allen Trammell/Hunter. A double wedding ceremoney?

Eunice was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Hensley Wilson. As previously stated Eunice was first married to John J. Deweeese. They married 28 June 1860 when Eunice was age 15. John was killed in the Civil War. John was the son of Henry and Elizabeth Wild Deweese. After Wilburn died Euncie, twice widowed, married Zachariah A. Downs (1848-1921). They had one daughter. Zachariah was the son of Alexander and Catherine Guyer Downs. Zachariah is buried at Iotla Baptist Church in Macon County, NC.

Wilburn lived 32 years and Eunice lived 83. They had six children, 3 daughters and 3 sons.

Wilburn Ray [4907], son of John Ray [84] and Nancy Sumner [85], was born in 1844 in , Macon Co, NC and died in 1876 in , , NC at age 32.

Medical Notes: leg amputated

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. Co E, 65th Regiment, NC - Confederacy

Wilburn married Eunice Wilson [4908] [MRIN: 1763], daughter of Samuel Wilson [4909] and Elizabeth Hensley [4910], on 19 Apr 1864 in , Macon Co, NC.¹ Eunice was born on 6 Sep 1844 in , Yancy Co, NC and died on 6 Apr 1928 in , Macon Co, NC at age 83. They had six children: Georgia Allie, Emelis M., Jennie S., Rufus W., Harvey "Harve" Pinckney, and Elizabeth Timoxena.

Georgia Allie Ray [6287] was born on 10 Feb 1865 and died on 24 Feb 1944 at age 79.

Georgia married John Leander Baldwin [6293] [MRIN: 2350], son of John Alexander Baldwin [6294] and Martha Pendergrass [6295], on 12 Sep 1880 in , Macon Co, NC.² John was born on 6 Oct 1860 and died on 14 Mar 1947 at age 86. They had nine children: Hattie Lanore, Naomi, Daisy Anna, Pearl Paralee, Norman, Cecil Harvey, Wilbur Eugene, Bessie Bela, and Donald Judson.

Marriage Notes: They lived in the original John Ray home.

Hattie Lanore Baldwin [6309] was born on 12 Jul 1881 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 29 Oct 1964 at age 83, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Hattie married William Tilman Tippett [6318] [MRIN: 2361], son of James F. Tippett [6319] and Hannah Minerva Raby [6320], on 4 Jan 1903 in , Macon Co, NC.³ William was born on 1 Apr 1877, died on 15 Jul 1950 at age 73, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC. The cause of his death was Heart attack. They had four children: Nina, James Edgar, John Lee, and Hallie.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Builder

Nina Tippett [6341] was born after 1903 and died before 2006.⁴

Nina married McCoy [6342] [MRIN: 2377].

James Edgar Tippett [6343] was born about 1908, died on 14 Jun 2006⁴ about age 98, and was buried in Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery, Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. The Franklin Press 6/21/2006

James 'Edgar' Tippett

James “Edgar” Tippett, 98, of the Iotla community, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at his residence.

Born in the Burningtown community, he was the son of the late William T. and Hattie Baldwin Tippett. He was married for 70 years to the late Bertha Stillwell Tippett, who died in 1998. In addition, he was preceded in death by one son, James Robert Tippett; two sisters, Hallie T. Cansler and Nina T. McCoy; and one brother, Lee Tippett.

He was a farmer and worked in building houses for many years. He was an avid sportsman and was the oldest member of Iotla Baptist Church at the time of his death.

He is survived by one son, John D. Tippett and wife Willa; one daughter, Betty T. Penland and husband, Stanley; one daughter-in-law, Helen H. Tippett; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves officiated.

Burial was in Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons, Bill Tippett, Stan Penland Jr., David Tippett, Steve Tippett, Chris Donaldson, Justin Donaldson, Brandon Penland and Dustin Penland.

The family received friends Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1537 Iotla Church Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

James married Bertha Stillwell [21211] [MRIN: 7561] about 1928. Bertha died in 1998.⁴ They had three children: James Robert, John D., and Betty.

James Robert Tippett [21212] was born after 1928 and died before 2006.⁴

John D. Tippett [21213]⁴ was born after 1928.

John married Willa [21214] [MRIN: 7562].

Betty Tippett [21215]⁴ was born after 1928.

Betty married Stanley Penland [21216] [MRIN: 7563]. They had one son: Stanley.

Stanley Penland Jr [21217].⁴

John Lee Tippett [6344] was born after 1903 and died before 2006.⁴

Hallie Tippett [21218]⁴ was born after 1903 and died before 2006.

Hallie married Cansier [21219]⁴ [MRIN: 7564].

Naomi Baldwin [6310] was born on 16 Feb 1884 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 18 Jun 1910 at age 26, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Naomi married Samuel B. Wild [6321] [MRIN: 2363], son of Joseph Manning Wild [6322] and Rebecca A. Mitilda Bryson [6323], on 9 Mar 1902 in , Macon Co, NC.⁵ Samuel was born on 1 Apr 1881 and died on 23 Jan 1941⁶ at age 59. They had two children: Lena and Reba.

Noted events in his life were:

• Moved: After 1910, , , TN.

Lena Wild [6345] was born after 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Reba Wild [6346] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Daisy Anna Baldwin [6311] was born on 29 May 1886 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 4 Apr 1955 in , Macon Co, NC at age 68, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC. The cause of her death was pulmonary embolism following surgery.

Daisy married Absalom Joshua Edwards [6325] [MRIN: 2366], son of William Murray Edwards [6326] and Charity Coleman [6327], on 20 Mar 1904 in , Macon Co, NC.⁷ Absalom was born on 11 Dec 1881 in Haynesville, , NC, died on 11 May 1973 in Sylva, Jackson Co, NC at age 91, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC. They had 12 children: Robert Lee "Bob," John Woodrow, Louella May, Daisy Wilma, Unknown3, Helen Louise, Allie Irene, Delma Jean, Son, William Albert, Gladys Elizabeth, and Betty Jean.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Nurseryman

Robert Lee "Bob" Edwards Sr [6347] was born on 27 Mar 1911 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC, died on 3 Dec 2003 in Demorist, Habersham Co., GA⁸ at age 92, and was buried in Raburn Memory Park, Raburn Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. Army WWII

• Photographer & owner of Edwards Photography.

• He had a residence in 1973 in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA.

• His obituary was published. Obituary

Photographer and Army Veteran of WWII

Robert L. "Bob" Edwards, Sr., 92, of John English Circle, Clayton, Ga., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Habersham Country Medical Center, Demorest, Ga.

Born in Franklin, he was the son of the late Abraham J. Edwards and Daisy Baldwin Edwards and was the widower of Cona English Edwards. He was a photograher, owning and operating Edwards Photography Shop in Clayton for 65 years. He was instrumental in organizing and contributing to the FoxFire organization. He was a U.S. Army verteran of WWII serving as a photographer laboratory chief. He was a member of the Clayton Clayton Baptist Church where he was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

He is survived by a son, Robert L. "Bobby" Edwards of Rose Circle, Clayton; a brother Johnnie Edwards of Oak Ridge, Tenn; five sisters, Gladys Tallent and Wilma Roper, both of Franklin, Delma Starbach of Arlington, Va., Louise Gibson of Sylva, and Allie Mack of Brevard; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Louella May Smith and Betty Jennings.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Cannon and Layman Lloyd Hunter officiating. Burial was a Rabun Memorial Park.

Robert married Cona English [6359] [MRIN: 2378]. Cona was born in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA and died before 2003. They had one son: Robert Lee "Bobby".

Robert Lee "Bobby" Edwards Jr [6369] was born in Dec 1937.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA.

Robert married Sylvia [6370] [MRIN: 2388].

Robert next married Linda [6371] [MRIN: 2389]. They had two children: Edward and David.

Edward Edwards [6372] was born after 1957.

David Edwards [6373].

John Woodrow Edwards [6348] was born on 25 Apr 1921, died on 29 Apr 2004⁹ at age 83, and was buried in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Oak Ridge, TN.

General Notes: He was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 8th Air Force, 25th Bomb Group in the Eurpopean Theater from 1942 to 1945.

He retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1986.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was educated. Western Carolina University

• He had a residence in 1973 in Oakridge, , TN.

John married Lavona Mae Frady [6360] [MRIN: 2379] on 30 Apr 1950. Lavona was born in 1924 in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA, died in 1975 at age 51, and was buried in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Oak Ridge, TN. They had two children: William John "Bill" and Shirley Mae.

William John "Bill" Edwards [6374] was born on 11 Apr 1957.

William married Audrey Erwin [6375] [MRIN: 2390].

William next married Judy [6376] [MRIN: 2391]. They had two children: Steven and Robert.

Steven Edwards [6377] was born after 1977.

Robert Edwards [6378] was born after 1977.

Shirley Mae Edwards [6379] was born on 24 May 1958.

Shirley married Mark Scarborough [6380] [MRIN: 2392].

Shirley next married Robert "Rob" McCartney [6381] [MRIN: 2393].

Louella May Edwards [6349]¹⁰ was born on 15 Dec 1906, died in Sep 1998 at age 91, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Louella married Charles Lindsay Smith [6361] [MRIN: 2380]. Charles was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Daisy Wilma Edwards [6350] was born on 19 May 1929.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2003 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Daisy married James Roper [6362] [MRIN: 2381]. They had two children: Martha Susan and Marilyn Kay.

Martha Susan Roper [6382] was born on 16 Dec 1956.

Martha married James R. Holbrooks [6384] [MRIN: 2394]. They had one son: James Matthew.

James Matthew Holbrooks [6385] was born after 1975.

Marilyn Kay Roper [6383] was born on 6 Nov 1959.

Marilyn married Doug Shuler [6386] [MRIN: 2395]. They had one son: Chad K..

Chad K. Shuler [6387] was born after 1978.

Marilyn next married Michael P. Tallent [6388] [MRIN: 2396]. They had one daughter: Michael J..

Michael J. Tallent [6389] was born after 1979.

Unknown3 Edwards [6351] was born after 1904 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1973 in Charlotte, Mechlenberg Co, NC.

Unknown3 married Linsey Smith [6363] [MRIN: 2382].

Helen Louise Edwards [6352] was born on 19 Nov 1916, died on 25 Oct 2005¹¹ at age 88, and was buried in Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery, Macon Co, NC. The cause of her death was Cancer.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1973 in Sylva, , NC.

• Her obituary was published. The Franklin Press, Oct 29, 2005:

Louise Edwards Gibson

Louise Edwards Gibson, 88, of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Mountain Trace Nursing Center after a battle with cancer.

A native of the Burningtown community of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Absolom J. "Absie" and Daisy Anna Baldwin Edwards. She was married to the late Paul J. Gibson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louella E. Smith and Betty Jean E. Jennings; and two brothers, Robert L. Edwards and John W. Edwards.

She graduated from Franklin High School. For the duration of WWII, she was with the Signal Corps of the War Department in Arlington, Va. Afterward, she and her husband raised their family in Sylva, where she resided for 55 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, GA leader and member of the Ruby Daniel women's missionary circle. She worked at Jackson Savings and Loan as a bookkeeper for 15 years and was a charter member of First Families of Old Buncombe.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a fine Christian example to all who knew her. She will be remembered for her sweet nature and constant smile. She was a true lady, the family said.

She is survived by two daughters, Deanne Gibson-Roles of Franklin and Janet G. Becker and husband Perry of Silver Spring, Md.; four sisters, Allia E. Burrell Mack of Brevard, Delma Jean Starback of Arlington, Va., and Gladys E. Tallent and Wilma E. Roper, both of Franklin; five grandchildren, Christopher Roles and wife Norma of San Francisco, Calif., Wendy R. Awald and husband Steve of Mills River, Heidi R. Daniels and husband Joey of Franklin, Lauren Becker of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Caroline Becker of Silver Spring; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Sylva.

Burial will be in Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery in Macon County.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, Oct. 28, at Melton Riddle Funeral Home in Sylva.

Memorials may be made to the Broyhill Baptist Children's Home, 111 Sneed Dr., Clyde, NC 28721, or the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, or Together We Grow, First Baptist Church in Sylva.

Melton Riddle Funeral Home in Sylva is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen married Paul J. Gibson [6364] [MRIN: 2383]. Paul died before 2005. They had two children: Deanne Paula and Janet Maria.

Deanne Paula Gibson [6390] was born on 28 Jun 1947.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2005 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Deanne married Jimmy G. Roles [6392] [MRIN: 2397]. They had three children: Christopher Paul, Wendy Beth, and Heidi Brooke.

Christopher Paul Roles [6394] was born on 1 Sep 1967.

Christopher married Norma Caldwell Delong [12641] [MRIN: 4619]. Norma was born on 16 Sep 1995. They had one son: Ellas Christopher.

Ellas Christopher Roles [20637] was born on 12 Mar 2000.

Wendy Beth Roles [6395] was born on 22 Jun 1971.

Wendy married Stephen James Awald [12642] [MRIN: 4620]. They had two children: Sawyer James and Conner Reed.

Sawyer James Awald [20638] was born on 21 Feb 1997.

Conner Reed Awald [20639] was born on 2 Mar 2000.

Heidi Brooke Roles [6396] was born on 26 Mar 1974.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Heidi married Joseph Daniels [12643] [MRIN: 4621] on 3 May 1999.

Heidi had a relationship with Ryan Freeman [20640] [MRIN: 7380]. Marriage status: unmarried. They had two children: Caice Helena and Shelton.

Caice Helena Roles [20641] was born on 4 Dec 1990.

Shelton Freeman [20642] was born on 31 Jul 1992.

Janet Maria Gibson [6391] was born on 29 Sep 1951.

Noted events in her life were:

• Profession: , Montgomery Co, MD. Acquisitions librarian

Janet married Perry John Becker [6393] [MRIN: 2398] on 5 Jan 1980. Perry was born in Silver Springs, , MD. They had two children: Lauren Elizabeth and Caroline Colleen.

Noted events in his life were:

• He is a lawyer.

Lauren Elizabeth Becker [6397] was born on 24 Mar 1982.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2005 in Pittsburg, , PA.

• She graduated from Emory with honors, now in Law School in Pa (2006),

Caroline Colleen Becker [6398] was born on 18 Dec 1984.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2005 in Silver Springs, , MD.

• She is now Junior at U of Md (2006)..

Caroline married someone.

Allie Irene Edwards [6353] was born on 14 Apr 1919.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1973 in Brevard, , NC.

Allie married G. B. Burrell [6365] [MRIN: 2384].

Allie next married Ted Mack [6399] [MRIN: 2399]. They had two children: Bruce and Lewis.

Bruce Mack [6400] was born on 28 Mar 1942.

Bruce married Judy Rhodes [6402] [MRIN: 2400]. They had three children: Heather, Brett, and Holly.

Heather Mack [6404] was born after 1962.

Brett Mack [6405] was born after 1962.

Holly Mack [6406] was born after 1962.

Lewis Mack [6401] was born in Aug 1944.

Lewis married Pat [6403] [MRIN: 2401]. They had two children: Christie and Christopher.

Christie Mack [6407] was born after 1964.

Christopher Mack [6408] was born after 1964.

Delma Jean Edwards [6354] was born on 3 Aug 1924.

General Notes: She was known as a "second mother" to all her nieces and nephews.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1973 in Arlington, , VA.

Delma married Richard N. Starback [6366] [MRIN: 2385]. Richard was born on 18 Jun 1924 and died on 8 Aug 1957 at age 33.

Son Edwards [6355] was born on 27 Mar 1908 and died on 27 Mar 1908.

William Albert Edwards [6356] was born on 26 Apr 1909 and died in Oct 1909.

Gladys Elizabeth Edwards [6357] was born on 10 Sep 1914, died on 25 Oct 2008 at age 94, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2003 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

• Her obituary was published. Gladys Tallent, 94, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

Born in Blue Ridge, GA, she was the daughter of the late A.J. Edwards and Daisy Baldwin Edwards. She was married to the late Hiram Tallent who died Nov. 29, 2004. Gladys was a member of Iotla Baptist Church.

She is survived by three children, Mack Tallent and Dewey Tallent both of Franklin and Brenda Downs; three sisters, Wilma Roper, Allie Burrell and Delma Starbach; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys married Hiram V. Tallent [6367] [MRIN: 2386], son of Aaron Tallent [11015] and Florence Reeves [11016]. Hiram was born about 1911, died on 29 Nov 2004 in , Macon Co, NC about age 93, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC. They had three children: Dewey V., David "Mack," and Brenda.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Franklin Press, 12/05/2004

Hiram V. Tallent

Hiram V. Tallent, 93, of Franklin, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2004.

A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Aaron Tallent and Florence Reeves Tallant. He was a coin collector and a member of Iotla Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Gladys Edwards Tallent; three children, Dewey Tallent, David "Mack" Tallent and Brenda Downs, all of Franklin; one brother, Howard Tallent of Marietta, Ga.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev Steve Reeves officiated.

Burial was in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Locklear, Richard McWilliams, L.C. Browning, Jim Brock, Eddie McDonald and Lynn McDaniel.

The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Cynthia Rowland, 886 Younce Creek Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

• He enjoyed hobbies. Coin collecting

• He was religious. Iolta Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC

Dewey V. Tallent [6409]¹⁰ was born after 1934.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2004 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Dewey married someone. He had one daughter: Cathy.

Cathy Tallent [6411] was born after 1954.

David "Mack" Tallent [6410] was born about 1946,¹² died on 22 Aug 2010 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC¹³ about age 64, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.¹²

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2004 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

• His obituary was published. David 'Mack' Tallent

ntblntbl David "Mack" Tallent, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in a local hospital.

He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Hiram and Gladys Edwards Tallent.

He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a self-employed painter, he enjoyed the outdoors and being with his granddaughters. He attended First Alliance Church and Iotla Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, June Brock Tallent; a daughter, Gina McDonald and husband Eddy of Highlands, NC; a son, James Brock of Franklin; a brother, Dewey Tallent of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Ashley Brock and Sara McDonald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Downs.

A private graveside service will be held at Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.

ntbl A Celebration of Life will be held at his residence at 320 Airport Road, Franklin, NC, Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating.

Memorials may be made to Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 in memory of Mack Tallent.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences available at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com .

ntblntbl

David married June Brock [6412]¹² [MRIN: 2403] about 1970.¹² They had two children: Gina and James "Jimmy".

Gina Tallent [6413] was born after 1954.

Gina married Eddy McDonald [23578]¹² [MRIN: 8678]. They had one daughter: Sarah.

Sarah McDonald [23580].¹²

James "Jimmy" Brock [6414]¹² was born after 1954.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.¹²

James married someone. He had one daughter: Ashley.

Ashley Brock [23579].¹²

Brenda Tallent [11018] was born about 1948 and died on 3 Oct 2009 about age 61.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2004 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

• Her obituary was published. Brenda Tallent Downs

Brenda Tallent Downs, 61, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Tallent and Gladys Edwards Tallent. Brenda enjoyed cooking, gardening and flowers.

She is survived by two children, Brian Downs and wife Kristen of Morganton, and Beth McDaniel and husband Lynn of Franklin; two brothers, Mack Tallent and Dewey Tallent, both of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Will Downs and C.J. Downs.

Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home, with Revs. Charlie Creesman and Lynn McDaniel officiating. Burial was in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at maconfuneralhome.com.

- Franklin Press

Brenda married Downs [11019] [MRIN: 4063]. They had two children: Brian and Beth.

Brian Downs [23368].

Brian married Kristen [23369] [MRIN: 8584]. They had two children: Will and C.J..

Will Downs [23370].

C.J. Downs [23371].

Beth Downs [23372].

Beth married Lynn McDaniel [23373] [MRIN: 8585].

Betty Jean Edwards [6358] was born on 4 Jan 1927 and died on 8 Mar 1970 at age 43.

Betty married Harold Jennings [6368] [MRIN: 2387]. They had two children: Linda and Jimmy.

Linda Jennings [6415] was born on 22 Jun 1945.

Linda married William Edward Jennings [6417] [MRIN: 2404]. They had one son: Thomas Ray.

Thomas Ray Jennings [6419] was born on 14 Jun 1971 and died on 16 Jun 1971.

Jimmy Jennings [6416] was born on 31 Dec 1949.

Jimmy married Barbara Joiner [6418] [MRIN: 2405]. They had two children: Kelly Melissa and Reed Travis.

Kelly Melissa Jennings [6420] was born after 1969.

Reed Travis Jennings [6421] was born after 1969.

Pearl Paralee Baldwin [6312] was born on 11 May 1890 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 11 Nov 1958 at age 68, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was religious. Charter & active member of Windy Gap Baptist Church

Pearl married Charlie Welch [6328] [MRIN: 2368] on 23 Aug 1908 in Burningtown Com., Macon, NC.¹⁴ Charlie was born in May 1886 and died in 1912 at age 26. The cause of his death was Tree fell on him. They had two children: Carl L. and Annie.

Carl L. Welch [6422] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Annie Welch [6423] was born after 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1958 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Annie married McCall [6428] [MRIN: 2406].

Pearl next married Perry Swafford [6329] [MRIN: 2369], son of John W. Swafford [6330] and Rachel Grant [6331], on 24 Dec 1915 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁵ Perry was born on 30 Aug 1896 and died on 11 Aug 1969 at age 72. They had four children: Harold, Frank, Ray, and Grace.

Harold Swafford [6424] was born after 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1958 in Greenville, , SC.

Frank Swafford [6425] was born after 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1958 in Fairview, , OK.

Ray Swafford [6426] was born after 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1958 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Grace Swafford [6427] was born after 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1958 in Haynesville, , NC.

Grace married Nelson [6429] [MRIN: 2407].

Norman Baldwin [6313] was born on 1 Feb 1892 and died in 1914 at age 22.

Cecil Harvey Baldwin [6314] was born on 23 Nov 1895 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 23 Apr 1992 in , Macon Co, NC at age 96, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC. He never married and had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer, sawmill, machine shop, grocery, construction

• He had a residence. Lived in the original John RAY House

• His obituary was published. Obiturary:

Franklin - Cecil H. Baldwin, 96, of 472 Olive Hill Road, died Thursday in a local hospital.

A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Leander and Allie Ray Baldwin. He was a lumberman, carpenter, and an inspector for Westinghouse. He had been a cattle farmer. He was a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church where he had been a Sunday school teacher.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, in the chapel of Bryant Funeral Home. The Revs Hilton Olive and Guy Duvall will officiate. Burial will be in the Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill Simonds, 25 Bob Edwards Road, Franklin 28734

Wilbur Eugene Baldwin [6315] was born on 23 Jun 1897 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 17 Aug 1987 at age 90, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• Director of 1st Union National Bank; Chairman Macon Co., Commissioners

Wilbur married Geneva Florence Parrish [6332] [MRIN: 2371], daughter of George T. Parrish [6333] and Beulah Emily Porter [6334], on 18 Apr 1917 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁶ Geneva was born on 4 Oct 1898, died on 17 Oct 1980 at age 82, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC. They had six children: Lolita B., Ruby B., Nora Jean, Gus George, Ralph E., and Bruce.

Lolita B. Baldwin [6430] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Lolita married James Norman West [6435] [MRIN: 2408]. James was born about 1916 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 31 Mar 2004¹⁷ about age 88, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC. They had two children: Mark Baldwin and Carol.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was educated. Western Carolina University - Masters degree in education

• He served in the military. Navy WWII - Pharmacist Mate 1st class

• Teacher and Principal

• He was religious. Franklin (NC) 1st Baptist Church - deacon

Mark Baldwin West [6438] was born after 1936.

Mark married Dale [6440] [MRIN: 2411]. They had two children: Matthew and Emily.

Matthew West [6441] was born after 1956.

Emily West [6442] was born after 1956.

Carol West [6439] was born after 1936.

Carol married Johnny Waldroop [6443] [MRIN: 2412]. They had two children: Amanda and Adam.

Amanda Waldroop [6444] was born after 1956.

Adam Waldroop [6445] was born after 1956.

Ruby B. Baldwin [6431] was born about 1924, died on 10 Jul 2012 about age 88, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

General Notes: She was a 1943 of Franklin (NC) Hgh School. and co-owner of Jack and Jill Children's Shop.

Ruby married William B. "Bill" Cansler [6436] [MRIN: 2409] about 1946. They had four children: Jane C., Robert E. "Bob," Dan, and Freddie.

Jane C. Cansler [24064].

Jane married Kimsey [24065] [MRIN: 9092].

Robert E. "Bob" Cansler [24066].

Robert married Loretta [24067] [MRIN: 9093].

Dan Cansler [24068].

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2012 in Sylva, , NC.

Freddie Cansler [24070].

Medical Notes: Died as an infant.

Nora Jean Baldwin [6432] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Nora married Bo Kinsland [6437] [MRIN: 2410].

Gus George Baldwin [6433] was born on 25 May 1919, died on 10 Aug 1999 at age 80, and was buried in Rush Cemetery, Macon Co., Ga..

Gus married Virginia Gray [23964] [MRIN: 9049], daughter of Javan Gray [23965] and May Stiles [23966], circa 1943. Virginia was born on 14 May 1921, died on 19 Feb 2012 at age 90, and was buried in Rush Cemetery, Macon Co., Ga.. They had four children: Elaine, Dana, Genevieve, and Julia.

Elaine Baldwin [23971].

Elaine married David Bradley [23972] [MRIN: 9052]. They had one daughter: Gwen.

Gwen Bradley [23980].

Dana Baldwin [23973].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2012 in Hillsborno, , NC.

Genevieve Baldwin [23974].

Genevieve married Randy Stanfield [23975] [MRIN: 9053]. They had one son: Russell.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2012 in Powell, , TN.

Russell Stanfield [23982].

Julia Baldwin [23976].

Julia married Alfonso Schiebel [23977] [MRIN: 9054]. They had one son: Bradford.

Bradford Schiebel [23981].

Ralph E. Baldwin [6434] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Ralph married someone. He had one son: Timothy E. "Timmy".

Timothy E. "Timmy" Baldwin [23407] was born about 1957, died on 15 Apr 2010 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC about age 53, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published. Timothy E. "Timmy" Baldwin, 53, of Otto, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in a local hospital.

He was a native of Macon County, the son of Ralph E. Baldwin. He was a produce farmer.

In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Daniel Baldwin and his wife Lisa; two grandchildren, Callie Mae Baldwin and Isaiah Eugene Baldwin.

Graveside services were be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund, 780 Coweeta Church Road, Otto, NC 28763.

Timothy married Lisa [23408] [MRIN: 8602]. They had one son: Daniel.

Daniel Baldwin [23409].

Daniel married someone. He had two children: Callie Mae and Isaiah Eugene.

Callie Mae Baldwin [23410].

Isaiah Eugene Baldwin [23411].

Bruce Baldwin [24069].

Medical Notes: Died as an infrant

Bessie Bela Baldwin [6316] was born on 15 May 1899 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 8 Sep 1987 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC at age 88, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Bessie married Eugene Lawrence Jacobs [6335] [MRIN: 2373], son of Solomon Jacobs [6336] and Margaret Roper [6337], on 1 Jan 1917 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁸ Eugene was born on 17 Jul 1892, died on 12 Apr 1971 at age 78, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC. They had six children: Kate, Lois, Helen, J.C., Radford, and Carroll.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. NC Hwy Dept - Public Works

Kate Jacobs [6446] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1987 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Lois Jacobs [6447] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1987 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Lois married Meadows [6448] [MRIN: 2413].

Helen Jacobs [6449] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1987 in Hendersonville, , NC.

Helen married Byrd [6450] [MRIN: 2414].

J.C. Jacobs [6451] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1987 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Radford Jacobs [6452] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1987 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Carroll Jacobs [6453] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1987 in Sarasota, , Fla.

Donald Judson Baldwin [6317] was born on 21 Oct 1902 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 1 Dec 1976 at age 74.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Carpenter - built homes

Donald married Maude Augusta Welch [6338] [MRIN: 2375], daughter of Wilburn Edward Welch [6339] and Alice Kimsey [6340], on 29 Sep 1923 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁹ Maude was born on 7 Feb 1903 in , Swain Co, NC, died on 1 Jan 2008²⁰ at age 104, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC. They had four children: Charles Donald, Thelma Elizabeth, Nell Imogene, and Betty Lou.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Franklin Times, Jan 5, 2008

Maude Augusta Welch Baldwin, 104, of Franklin entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.

Born in 1903, she was the first of 15 children born to Wilburn and Alice Kimsey Welch. The family moved from Swain County to the Lower Burningtown community of Macon County when Maude was a child.

She was married in 1923, to one of Macon County's finest carpenters, Donald Judson Baldwin, who passed away in 1976, after 53 wonderful years of marriage. Also preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Betty Lou; six brothers, Frank, Ralph, Howard, Bill, Edgar, Fred, and Kenneth; three sisters, Eula Welch, Lucy Catway, and Adibell Stanley; one son-in-law, Robert (RL) Crawford; and one grandson, Jerry Alan Hubbell.

Survivors include two sisters, Muriel Welch of the old home place, and Joanna Hedrick and husband John of Charlotte; and two brothers, Paul and wife Louise of Franklin and Lewis and wife Peggy of Jefferson City, Tenn. Maude has three surviving children, Charles Baldwin of the home, Thelma Crawford of Sylva, and Nell Hubbell and husband Clarence of Sylva.

Grandchildren by Thelma include Bob Crawford and wife Angie of Sylva, and Linda Robinson and husband John of Charleston, S.C. Grandchildren by Nell include Sharon Davis and husband Carl of Webster, Rebecca Barr and husband Bill of Franklin, and Elizabeth Medford and husband Mitchell of Austin, Texas. Her very special great-grandchildren include Caleb Crawford, Sarah Barr, and Matthew Barr. She had numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends, all of whom were treasured.

Maude started teaching school at age 16 in Aquone. Some students in the "primer" were older than she was. After marriage and children, she resigned and worked as a seamstress from her home and from a shop in Franklin. Some of her friends still have wedding gowns and dresses made by her more than 50 years ago. At age 55, she was employed by Belk's of Franklin as a sales associate and buyer of domestics. After retiring at age 66, she continued to work part-time until age 80. She also volunteered at Maco Crafts.

Maude attributes her 104 years as a blessing from the Lord, serving others, and a lot of hard work that began many years age when she took care of her siblings and toiled on the farm. Through the present time, she has continued enjoying life, sewing her treasured little aprons, doing household chores and showering joy, happiness, and gifts on all those around her. Maude loved her 1963 Chevy Nova, which she drove until age 93, as well as her black cat "Inkey", which she had for 18 years. She brought a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. Those who were blessed by knowing her will always remember her kind, caring, and gentle spirit.

A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home in Franklin at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 5, with pastors Harold Ball, Radford Penland and Jim Dusek officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at the Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery.

Those desiring to make memorial donations in lieu of flowers are encouraged to consider the Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill Simonds, 279 Edwards Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Charles Donald Baldwin [6454] was born after 1923.

Thelma Elizabeth Baldwin [6455]²⁰ was born after 1923.

Thelma married Robert L. Crawford [6457] [MRIN: 2415]. Robert died before 2008.²⁰ They had two children: Robert L. and Linda Gale.

Robert L. Crawford III [6459]²⁰ was born after 1943.

Robert married Angie [22647]²⁰ [MRIN: 8304]. They had one son: Caleb.

Caleb Crawford [22651].²⁰

Linda Gale Crawford [6460]²⁰ was born after 1943.

Linda married John Robinson [22648]²⁰ [MRIN: 8305].

Nell Imogene Baldwin [6456]²⁰ was born after 1923.

Nell married Clarence H. Hubbell [6458]²⁰ [MRIN: 2416]. They had four children: Sharon Sue, Rebecca Lynne, Elizabeth Kaye, and Jerry Alan.

Sharon Sue Hubbell [6461]²⁰ was born after 1943.

Sharon married Carl Davis [6465]²⁰ [MRIN: 2417].

Rebecca Lynne Hubbell [6462]²⁰ was born after 1943.

Rebecca married Bill Barr [22649]²⁰ [MRIN: 8306]. They had two children: Sarah and Matthew.

Sarah Barr [22652].²⁰

Matthew Barr [22653].²⁰

Elizabeth Kaye Hubbell [6463]²⁰ was born after 1943.

Elizabeth married Mitchell Medford [22650]²⁰ [MRIN: 8307].

Jerry Alan Hubbell [6464]²⁰ was born after 1943 and died after 1990.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. Army

Betty Lou Baldwin [22635] was born after 1923 and died after 1923.²⁰

General Notes: Died as an infant.

Emelis M. Ray [6288] was born on 16 Mar 1867,⁶ died on 13 May 1941 at age 74, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Emelis married Harriett Ida Roper [6296] [MRIN: 2352], daughter of Daniel Roper [6297] and Susan Caroline Fouts [6298], on 13 Dec 1894 in , Macon Co, NC.¹ Harriett was born on 28 Aug 1870, died on 19 Apr 1947 at age 76, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. They had three children: Harry Alexander, Pallie Argie, and Earl Stephen.

Harry Alexander Ray [6466] was born on 6 Feb 1896 and died on 23 Aug 1981 in Monticello, , GA at age 85.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Fossil, , OR. 2 years

• Moved: 1947, Monticello, , GA.

Harry married Ruth Beatrice Roland [6468] [MRIN: 2418], daughter of James Daniel Roland [6469] and Martha Louise Yonce [6470], on 7 May 1927 in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA.¹⁹ Ruth was born on 27 Oct 1903 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: Audrey Avanell, Beatrice Ruth, and Kathleen Janet.

Audrey Avanell Ray [6476] was born on 15 Jun 1928, died on 20 Oct 2010 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC²¹ at age 82, and was buried in Highland Burial Park, Danville, , Va.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Avenell Ray 'Nell' Welch

Avenell Ray "Nell" Welch, 82, of 505 South Lake Ct, Lexington, NC died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC after being in declining health for the past two weeks.

Mrs. Welch was born in Franklin, NC on June, 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry Alexander Ray and the late Ruth Roland Ray. On June 10, 1951, she married Kenneth Lee Welch, who died on April 12, 1999.

She spent most of her life in the Danville, VA area where she was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church. She recently moved to Lexington, NC where she was a member of First Alliance Church.

Mrs. Welch is survived by two daughters, Katie Gusefski and her husband Steve of Winston-Salem, NC and Joanie Williams of Winston-Salem, NC; two sons, Phillip Ray Welch and his wife Cynthia of Lexington, VA and Ward Kimsey Welch of New York, NY; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters.

ntbl Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel, with the Reverend Paul Titus officiating. The family received friends on Saturday, October 23, from noon to 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in Nell's name to the Arthritis Foundation.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Welch family. Online condolences at www.wrenn-yeatts.com .

- Franklin Times On-Line,Oct 28, 2010

Audrey married Kenneth Lee Welch [6477] [MRIN: 2424], son of Wilburn Edward Welch [6339] and Alice Kimsey [6340], on 10 Jun 1951 in , Mecklenburg, NC. Kenneth was born on 11 Jun 1925 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 12 Apr 1999 in Danville, , VA²⁰ at age 73, and was buried in Highland Burial Park, Danville, , Va. They had four children: Kaye Annette, Phillip Ray, Joan Lizbeth, and Ward Kimsey.

Kaye Annette Welch [6478] was born on 10 Aug 1956.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC.

Kaye married Steven Gregory Gusefski [6482] [MRIN: 2425]. Steven was born on 24 Oct 1958. They had three children: Leah Rebecca, Sarah Elizabeth, and Hanna Rachael.

Leah Rebecca Gusefski [23756] was born on 10 Jul 1985.

Leah married Michael Louis Hamlett [23757] [MRIN: 8958] on 11 Jul 2009 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC. Michael was born on 2 Feb 1985.

Sarah Elizabeth Gusefski [23760] was born on 5 Jun 1988.

Hanna Rachael Gusefski [23761] was born on 19 Nov 1990.

Phillip Ray Welch [6479] was born on 8 Oct 1958.

Phillip married Cynthia "Cindy" Adkins [23588]²¹ [MRIN: 8684]. Cynthia was born on 6 Apr 1960. They had one son: Eli Marshall.

Eli Marshall Welch [23762] was born on 17 Jan 1998.

Phillip next married Laurie Macraw [23763] [MRIN: 8960]. They had two children: Summer Ray and Autumn Jamez "A. J.".

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Berkley Heights, , NC.

Summer Ray Welch [23764] was born on 14 May 1983.

Autumn Jamez "A. J." Welch [23765] was born on 31 Aug 1986.

Joan Lizbeth Welch [6480] was born on 9 Jan 1964.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC.²¹

Joan married Robert "Bob" F. Williams [6483] [MRIN: 2426]. The marriage ended in divorce. Robert was born in Alexanderia, , Va. They had two children: Emily Ann Elizabeth and Jacob Alexander Porter.

Emily Ann Elizabeth Williams [23766] was born on 15 Dec 1989.

Jacob Alexander Porter Williams [23767] was born on 1 Apr 1993.

Ward Kimsey Welch [6481] was born on 7 Oct 1966.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in New York City, , NY.²¹

Ward married someone.

Beatrice Ruth Ray [23768] was born on 7 Dec 1929 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 19 Jul 2010 in Monticello, , GA at age 80.

Beatrice married John Paul Cook Jr [23769] [MRIN: 8962], son of John Paul Cook Sr [23770] and Dessie Hickman [23771], on 26 Jun 1948. John was born on 4 Oct 1929 and died on 15 Jul 1998 at age 68. They had two children: Martha Paulette and Maurice Stephen "Steve".

Martha Paulette Cook [23772] was born on 2 Jul 1949.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Monticello, , GA.

Martha married Malcolm Thomas McMichael Sr [23773] [MRIN: 8964] on 1 Oct 1965. Malcolm was born on 26 Jan 1948. They had one son: Michael Thomas.

Michael Thomas McMichael Jr [23774] was born on 13 Apr 1966.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Monticello, , GA.

Michael married Kelly Michelle Smith [23775] [MRIN: 8965], daughter of Herman Wayne Smith Jr [23776] and Brenda Jo Kelly [23777], on 19 Oct 1991 in , Jasper Co, GA. Kelly was born on 10 Feb 1968. They had three children: Larken Taylor, Hamilton Olivia, and Reid Thomas.

Larken Taylor McMichael [23778] was born on 11 Sep 2001.

Hamilton Olivia McMichael [23779] was born on 16 Aug 2004.

Reid Thomas McMichael [23780] was born on 14 Aug 2006.

Maurice Stephen "Steve" Cook [23781] was born on 14 Jan 1952 in , Jasper Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Monticello, , GA.

Maurice married Marlita Chauveaux Roper [23782] [MRIN: 8967], daughter of David Arlin Roper [23783] and Madge Carnes [23784], on 5 Jul 1977. Marlita was born on 14 Aug 1951. They had three children: David Paul, Kip, and Candice Leigh.

David Paul Cook [23785] was born on 3 Nov 1978.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Monticello, , GA.

David married Jenny V. Williams [23786] [MRIN: 8969]. Jenny was born on 8 Feb 1978. They had three children: Asheton Grace, Brailey Annaston "Anna," and Arlie Elizabeth.

Asheton Grace Cook [23787] was born on 21 Apr 2001.

Brailey Annaston "Anna" Cook [23788] was born on 22 Feb 2003.

Arlie Elizabeth Cook [23789] was born on 11 Feb 2006.

Kip Cook [23790] was born on 16 Nov 1979.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Newnan, , GA.

Candice Leigh Cook [23791] was born on 1 Apr 1982.

Candice married Travis Moore [23792] [MRIN: 8970] in 2002. The marriage ended in divorce. They had two children: Malia Braden and Jack Rieland.

Malia Braden Moore [23793] was born on 19 Dec 2000.

Jack Rieland Moore [23794] was born on 5 Aug 2002.

Kathleen Janet Ray [23795] was born on 28 Apr 1933 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 22 Sep 2004 at age 71, and was buried in West View Cem., Jasper Co, Ga.

Kathleen married Walter Davis "Bud" Thomason [23796] [MRIN: 8971], son of James Thomas Thomason [23797] and Vallie Leolene King [23798], on 19 Jun 1951 in Jenkinsburg, , Ga. The marriage ended in divorce 1960s. Walter was born on 2 Jun 1931 in , Jasper Co, GA, died on 14 Mar 1974 in , Jasper Co, GA at age 42, and was buried in West View Cem., Jasper Co, Ga. They had two children: John Davis and Michael Ray.

John Davis Thomason [23800] was born on 24 Jan 1952 in Galveston, , TX.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in Colver, , Pa.

John married Alicia Jackson [23802] [MRIN: 8975] on 30 Jun 1973 in , Jasper Co, GA. The marriage ended in divorce. They had two children: John Davis and Adria Brooke.

John Davis Thomason Jr [23804] was born on 16 Sep 1974 in , Spalding Co, Ga.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Atlanta, , GA.

John married Ashley Blake Sheber [23805] [MRIN: 8977] on 15 May 1999. The marriage ended in divorce. They had no children.

John next married Lynn Margaret McKey [23806] [MRIN: 8978], daughter of Noel Keith McKey [23807] and Peggy Ann Cannada [23808], on 8 Nov 2003 in Edwards, , Ms. Lynn was born on 8 Jul 1977 in Jackson, , MS. They had three children: John Davis, William Pierce, and Knox McGee.

John Davis Thomason III [23809] was born on 30 Jun 2006 in Atlanta, , GA.

William Pierce Thomason [23810] was born on 30 Mar 2008 in Atlanta, , GA.

Knox McGee Thomason [23811] was born on 1 Sep 2009 in Atlanta, , GA.

Adria Brooke Thomason [23812] was born on 19 Aug 1976 in , Spalding Co, Ga.

General Notes: Lives in Tampa/St Petersburg, Florida, area.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Tampa, , FL.

Adria married John Clifton Nordan [23813] [MRIN: 8980] on 19 Sep 1998. The marriage ended in divorce. They had no children.

John next married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Lapinsky [23814] [MRIN: 8981]. Elizabeth was born on 24 Mar 1955.

Michael Ray Thomason [23801] was born on 13 Nov 1953 in , Jasper Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Monticello, , GA.

Michael married Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Jones [23820] [MRIN: 8985], daughter of Benjamin Gladstone Jones [23821] and Ethel Elizabeth McMichael [23822], on 22 Nov 1972 in , Jasper Co, GA. Mary was born on 7 Jul 1954 in , Putnam Co, GA. They had two children: Rebecca Jean and Benjamin Clark.

Rebecca Jean Thomason [23828] was born on 28 Sep 1973 in , Newton Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2010 in Monticello, , GA.

Rebecca married Gregory Lyndol McMichael [23830] [MRIN: 8988], son of James "Jimmy" Harvey McMichael Sr [23833] and Lynda Sue Briscoe [23834], on 24 Jun 1995 in , Jasper Co, GA. Gregory was born on 21 Jun 1973 in , Jasper Co, GA. They had two children: Walter Lawrence and Kayln June.

Walter Lawrence McMichael [23831] was born on 25 Jun 1997 in , Bibb Co, Ga.

Kayln June McMichael [23832] was born on 6 Jan 2002 in , Bibb Co, Ga.

Benjamin Clark Thomason [23829] was born on 21 Jul 1975 in , Spalding Co, Ga.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2010 in , Forsyth Co, GA.

Benjamin married Britt Delane Reese [23835] [MRIN: 8990], daughter of Richard "Rick" Sidney Reese [23836] and Toni Elaine [23837], on 2 Nov 1996. Britt was born on 3 Oct 1973. They had two children: Reese Emily and Katie Rae.

Reese Emily Thomason [23838] was born on 17 Jul 2000 in , Bibb Co, Ga.

Katie Rae Thomason [23839] was born on 15 Apr 2003 in , Bibb Co, Ga.

Pallie Argie Ray [6467] was born on 5 Aug 1903, died on 13 Nov 1979 at age 76, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Pallie married Duffel A. Ledford [6471] [MRIN: 2420], son of Thomas R. Ledford [6472] and Margaret Virginia Baldwin [6473], on 12 Dec 1948.¹⁹ Duffel was born on 18 Sep 1892, died on 18 Apr 1963 at age 70, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer

Pallie next married William Huscusson [6474]⁶ [MRIN: 2422] on 24 Jul 1927 in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA.¹⁹ The marriage ended in divorce.

Earl Stephen Ray [23841] was born in 1901, died in 1903 at age 2, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Jennie S. Ray [6289] was born on 15 Sep 1869,²² died on 5 Jan 1946 at age 76, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC.

Jennie married Hezekiah Lackston "Lack" Barnard [6299] [MRIN: 2354], son of William T. Barnard [6300] and Avoline E. Lynch [6301], on 29 Aug 1889 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁶ Hezekiah was born on 17 Jun 1868, died on 4 Sep 1938⁶ at age 70, and was buried in Ioltla Methodist Church, Macon Co, NC. They had five children: Launa, Clarabelle, William Thomas, Mary Ida Lucilla, and Oliatta.

Launa Barnard [6484] was born on 28 Jul 1890, died on 28 Sep 1979 in Balsam, , NC at age 89, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

General Notes: Died in a nursing home.

Launa married J. D. Pyatt [6489] [MRIN: 2427]. J. was born about 1890 and died before 1979.

Launa next married Rev Robert Lee Poindexter [6490] [MRIN: 2428], son of James L. Poindexter [6491] and Josephine Moore [6492], on 1 Nov 1910 in , Macon Co, NC.²³ Robert was born on 15 Jul 1889 and died on 13 Mar 1960 at age 70. They had nine children: Robert Lee, Elizabeth, Evelyn, Inez, Verlon, Amelia, James, Ruth, and Ed.

Robert Lee Poindexter Jr [6506] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• Preacher

• He had a residence in 1979 in Catawba, , NC.

Elizabeth Poindexter [6507] was born about 1915 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 17 Feb 2007 about age 92, and was buried in Iotla Bapt Cem, Iotla, Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1979 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

• Her obituary was published. Franklin Press 2/20/2007

Elizabeth Swafford, 92, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Poindexter and Launa Barnard Poindexter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Swafford, who died in 1983; one son, Paul Newell Swafford; two brothers, R.L. Poindexter and Verlon Poindexter; and one sister, Evelyn Swafford.

Elizabeth was an active member of Iotla Baptist Church, serving as director of the WMU and member of the Dorcas Sunday school class.

She is survived by a son, Charles Swafford of Franklin; two daughters, Mary Jo Campbell of Franklin and Annette Busby of Raleigh; three sisters, Inez West of Brevard, Amelia Newson of Austell, Ga., and Ruth Hornesby of Columbia, S.C.; two brothers, James Poindexter of Hanford, Calif., and Ed Poindexter of Brevard; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m., at Iotla Baptist Church, with Revs. Steve Reeves and Jeff King officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Campbell, David Broadway, John Hoyle, Ben Swafford, Bob Poindexter and Isaac Campbell.

The family received friends Monday, from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Iotla Baptist Church Building Fund, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth married Paul Swafford [6515] [MRIN: 2440]. Paul died in 1983. They had four children: Paul Newell, Charles, Mary Jo, and Annette.

Paul Newell Swafford [21850] died before 2007.

Charles Swafford [21851].

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2007 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Mary Jo Swafford [21852].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Mary married Campbell [21853] [MRIN: 7808].

Annette Swafford [21854].

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2007 in Raleigh, Wake Co, NC.

Annette married Busby [21855] [MRIN: 7809].

Evelyn Poindexter [6508] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1979 in Charlotte, Mechlenberg Co, NC.

Evelyn married Clifton Swafford [6516] [MRIN: 2441].

Inez Poindexter [6509] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1979 in Pisgah Forest, , NC.

Inez married Chester West [6517] [MRIN: 2442].

Verlon Poindexter [6510] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Waynesville, , NC.

Amelia Poindexter [6511] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1979 in Austell, Cobb Co, GA.

Amelia married Homer Newsome [6518] [MRIN: 2443].

James Poindexter [6512] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1979 in Lemoore, , CA.

Ruth Poindexter [6513] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1979 in Columbia, , SC.

Ruth married Chester Hollifield [6519] [MRIN: 2444].

Ed Poindexter [6514] was born after 1911 and died on an unknown date.

Clarabelle Barnard [6485] was born on 13 Sep 1891, died on 17 Dec 1915 at age 24, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC.

Clarabelle married William Theodore Fouts [6494] [MRIN: 2431], son of William Riley Fouts [4934] and Mary Lucinda Tanner [4935], on 23 Aug 1913 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁴ William was born on 5 Oct 1878, died on 27 Jul 1956 at age 77, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC. They had one son: Astor.

Astor Fouts [6520] was born on 20 Feb 1914, died on 23 Nov 1931 at age 17, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC.

William Thomas Barnard [6486] was born on 17 Apr 1893 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 22 Nov 1982 at age 89, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. NC Prison Dept - employee; farmer

William married Nobie Arizona Sweatman [6495] [MRIN: 2432], daughter of Samuel Sweatman [6496] and Louisa Carolina Jacobs [6497], on 15 Nov 1915 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁶ Nobie was born on 13 Apr 1897 and died on 1 Feb 1976 at age 78. They had four children: Jessie, Vera, Violet, and Ray.

Jessie Barnard [6521] was born after 1915 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1982 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Jessie married Webb [6525] [MRIN: 2445].

Vera Barnard [6522] was born after 1915 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1982 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Vera married Rogers [6526] [MRIN: 2446].

Violet Barnard [6523] was born after 1915 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1982 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.

Violet married Smith [6527] [MRIN: 2447].

Ray Barnard [6524] was born after 1915 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1982 in Bar Harbor, , Wash.

Mary Ida Lucilla Barnard [6487] was born on 24 Mar 1895 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 25 Feb 1950 at age 54. The cause of her death was Stroke of Paralysis.

Mary married Elborn William Welch [6498] [MRIN: 2434], son of Jacob D. Welch [6499] and Lucinda Deweese [6500], on 8 Nov 1914 in , Macon Co, NC.¹⁴ Elborn was born on 25 Nov 1886 and died on 16 Sep 1976 at age 89. They had one son: Zeb.

Zeb Welch [6528] was born after 1914 and died on an unknown date.

Oliatta Barnard [6488] was born on 21 Apr 1898 in , Macon Co, NC,²⁵ died on 30 Mar 1931 at age 32, and was buried in Iotla Methodist Cem., Macon Co., NC.

Oliatta married Harvey Lester Bryant [6501]⁶ [MRIN: 2436], son of Henry Jennings Bryant [6306] and Elizabeth Timoxena Ray [6292]. Harvey was born on 27 Aug 1898 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 22 Sep 1962 in , Buncombe Co, NC at age 64, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC. They had five children: Bruce Dickerson, Hava Linda, Mac, Lyman, and Edward.

Noted events in his life were:

• Member:Rotarian

• He was employed. Co-owner- Bryant Furniture Co., Funeral Co., & Macon County Supply in Macon; Bank director.

Bruce Dickerson Bryant [6529] was born on 26 Dec 1924 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 28 Dec 2010 at age 86.

Noted events in his life were:

• General Manager- Macon County Supply, Macon County Furniture Co.

• His obituary was published. Franklin Press on-line Dec 31, 2011

rdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntblBruce Dickerson Bryantntblntblrdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntbl Bruce Dickerson Bryant passed away on December 28, 2010 at Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, NC. He had been in a short period of declining health. Bruce was born in Franklin NC on December 26, 1924 to Harve L. Bryant and Oliatta Barnard Bryant. He was predeceased by his parents and two siblings. Bruce was a World War II veteran having served in the Air Force Quartermaster Corps. Bruce was a principal in many businesses in Macon County including Macon County Supply, Macon Furniture Mart, The Colonial Inn, Macon Funeral Home and Macon County Appliance Mart. Even until the age of 85, he enjoyed the pleasure of interacting with friends and customers at Macon Appliance Mart. Bruce never met a stranger and always offered a helping hand or word of encouragement to those he met. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, a celebration was held at the Macon County Historical Museum, where his family was amazed to hear many heart-warming stories of his generosity to so many in Macon County. rdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntblrdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntbl He was a 32nd degree mason and served on the local County Commission. He was involved in countless other local civic projects including The Board of Directors for Angel Community Hospital, A Deacon of First Baptist Church, The Board of Directors for the NC Baptist Children's Home, The Moody Farms Ministry and he was a very active supporter of the Iolta Methodist Church. He was a consistent supporter of business development and job creation in Macon County. Bruce is survived by his wife Freda Hall Bryant, son Barnard Bruce Bryant and his wife Nancy, daughter Pam Bryant Bailey and her husband David and their children Matthew and Catherine. He is also survived by a sister HarvaLinda Bryant Cruse, brother Mac Bryant and his wife Emmalou and their children, brother Lyman and his wife Betty Ann and their children, and brother Edward Bryant and his wife Barbra and their children. The family would like to thank the staff of Deerfield Retirement Community for their kindness and friendship to Bruce and Freda as well as their exceptional care. A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Franklin, NC on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 12:30 PM followed by a memorial service celebrating Bruce's life at 2:00 PM at the church. A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. On Saturday, January 1, there will be a reception from 11-1pm at St Giles Chapel for family and friends to honor the memory of Bruce. Deerfield Retirement Center, 1617 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC.rdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntblntblrdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntbl The family requests donations be made to Manna Food Bank, PO Box 1583, Franklin, NC 28744, in lieu of flowers. Pallbearers will be former employees. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Junaluskee Masonic Lodge No. 145 and the American Legion Post 108. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com .rdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntblntbl

Bruce married Freda Mae Hall [6530] [MRIN: 2448], daughter of Dock Allison Hall [6531] and Pearl Bradley [6532]. They had two children: Barnard Bruce "Barney" and Pamela Allison.

Barnard Bruce "Barney" Bryant [6533] was born on 2 Oct 1953.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1991 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.

Barnard married Nancy Anthony [6534] [MRIN: 2450]. Nancy was born in Gastonia, , NC.

Pamela Allison Bryant [6535] was born on 8 Oct 1957.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 1991 in Charlotte, Mechlenberg Co, NC.

Pamela married David Myron Bailey [6536] [MRIN: 2451]. They had two children: Matthew Myron and Catherine Allison.

Matthew Myron Bailey [6537] was born after 1975.

Catherine Allison Bailey [6538] was born after 1975.

Hava Linda Bryant [23613].

Hava married Cruse [23614] [MRIN: 8700].

Mac Bryant [23615].

Mac married Emma Lou [23616] [MRIN: 8701].

Lyman Bryant [23617].

Lyman married Betty Ann [23618] [MRIN: 8702].

Edward Bryant [23619].

Edward married Barbara [23620] [MRIN: 8703].

Oliatta next married Lawrence Dock Rowland [6503] [MRIN: 2438], son of James Daniel Roland [6504] and Martha Louise Yonce [6505], on 16 Jun 1918 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁶ Lawrence was born on 19 Feb 1894 and died on 24 Sep 1918 at age 24.

Rufus W. Ray [6290] was born on 10 Apr 1870 in , Macon Co, NC,²² died on 3 Jun 1940 at age 70, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC. The cause of his death was Heart attack.

General Notes: September 1896 - Thrown from his horse - seiously injured.

Lived in the Clarks Chapel Community.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer & carpenter

Rufus married Carrie Ann Roper [6302] [MRIN: 2356], daughter of Daniel Roper [6297] and Susan Caroline Fouts [6298], on 22 Dec 1892 in , Macon Co, NC.¹ Carrie was born on 17 Dec 1865 in , Macon Co, NC,²² died on 25 Sep 1936 at age 70, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC. They had seven children: Erma Lonita, Oliver Wendell, Robert, Frank Daniel, Eunice V., John Manuel, and Allie Virginia.

Erma Lonita Ray [6539] was born on 17 Dec 1893 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 27 Sep 1974 at age 80, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Erma married George Washington Dowdle [6546] [MRIN: 2452], son of Benjamin F. Dowdle [6547] and Sarah M. Guffey [6548], on 11 Jun 1911 in , Macon Co, NC.²⁷ George was born on 29 Oct 1890, died on 23 Apr 1950 in , Macon Co, NC at age 59, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC. The cause of his death was Heart ailment. They had four children: George Glenn, Frank, Woodrow Wilson, and Robert Wendell.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. farmer, Construction worker, & operated a store

George Glenn Dowdle [6559]²⁸ was born on 29 Apr 1912, died on 8 Aug 1974 at age 62, and was buried in National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

George married Josephine Marie Slavik [6563] [MRIN: 2462]. They had two children: Joan and Harold.

Joan Slavik [6567] was born on 26 Sep 1939.²⁹

Joan married James A. Guar [6569] [MRIN: 2466].

Harold Slavik [6568] was born on 9 Jun 1941.

Harold married Twila Sidelinger [6570] [MRIN: 2467].

Frank Dowdle [6560] was born on 27 Feb 1914 and died on an unknown date.

Frank married Louise [6564] [MRIN: 2463]. They had two children: Margaret and Billy.

Margaret Dowdle [6571]²⁸ was born on 22 Jun 1940.

Billy Dowdle [6572] was born on 17 Nov 1946.

Woodrow Wilson Dowdle [6561] was born on 9 Apr 1916 and died on 9 Feb 1979 at age 62.

Woodrow married Helen Daves [6565] [MRIN: 2464], daughter of Joseph Daves [11908] and Ann Philllips [11909], on 25 Jun 1938.³⁰ Helen was born about 1917 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 16 Apr 2005 in , Macon Co, NC³¹ about age 88, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Macon Co., NC.³¹ They had two children: Nelson Eugene and Brenda Kaye.

Noted events in her life were:

• She belonged to Wells Grove Baptist Church, Macon Co., Ga

• Her obituary was published. From Franklin Press, Apr 20, 2005:

Helen Daves Dowdle

Helen Daves Dowdle, 88, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Phillips Daves. She was married to the late Woodrow Dowdle, who died in 1979.

She was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by two children, Brenda Corbin of Buford, Ga., and Gene Dowdle and wife Juanita of Duluth, Ga.; one sister, Josephine Baird of Franklin; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m., at Wells Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Wolf and Rev. Lester Evans will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jackie Baird, Lewis Ashe, Christopher Dills, Jim Ashe, Tony Ashe and Dennis McNab.

The family received friends Monday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Wells Grove Baptist Church, 105 Wells Grove Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nelson Eugene Dowdle [6573]²⁸ was born on 15 Jun 1940.

Nelson married Juanita Cassada [6575] [MRIN: 2468] on 4 Jul 1959. They had one daughter: Tammy.

Tammy Dowdle [6577] was born on 22 Nov 1962.

Tammy married Rick Dills [6578] [MRIN: 2470]. They had one son: Christopher.

Christopher Dills [6579] was born on 6 Feb 1987.

Brenda Kaye Dowdle [6574] was born on 15 Apr 1952.

Brenda married Keith Corbin [6576] [MRIN: 2469]. They had two children: Angelia Leigh and Cheryl Lynn.

Angelia Leigh Corbin [6580] was born on 5 Feb 1971.

Cheryl Lynn Corbin [6581] was born on 17 Jan 1980.

Robert Wendell Dowdle [6562] was born on 25 Jun 1934.

Robert married Mary Ann Twombly [6566] [MRIN: 2465] on 25 Jun 1954.²⁸ They had three children: Claudia Ann, Melanie Ray, and Robert Wendell.

Claudia Ann Dowdle [6582] was born in 1955 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Melanie Ray Dowdle [6583] was born in 1957 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Robert Wendell Dowdle [6584] was born in 1959 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Oliver Wendell Ray [6540] was born on 27 Jun 1894 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 19 Mar 1963 at age 68, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military. WWI

• He was employed. Carpenter - construction worker

Oliver married Alice Amanda Sutton [6549] [MRIN: 2454], daughter of Rufus Chandler Sutton [6550] and Effie Allison [6551], on 23 Feb 1921 in , Macon Co, NC.³² Alice was born on 6 Jan 1903 in Jackson, , NC, died on 6 Jun 1988 at age 85, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC. They had six children: Montell Virginia, Rufus Candler, Eunice Viola, Wendel Oliver, Evelyn Allison, and Isabell.

Montell Virginia Ray [6585]³³ was born on 22 Nov 1922, died on 23 Feb 1995 at age 72, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Montell married Thomas Odell Hurst [6591] [MRIN: 2471] on 5 Mar 1945. Thomas was born about 1920, died on 8 Dec 1988 about age 68, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC. They had one daughter: Linda Sue.

Linda Sue Hurst [6599]³³ was born on 26 Feb 1946.

Linda married Richard Lynn Cruse [6600] [MRIN: 2478], son of Howard Cruse [6601] and Eula Ledford [6602], on 27 Dec 1967. They had one son: Thomas David.

Thomas David Cruse [6603]³³ was born on 25 Nov 1970.

Thomas married Kimberly Ann Bernett [6604] [MRIN: 2480] on 25 Jul 1991. They had one son: Tyler Dwayne.

Tyler Dwayne Cruse [6605] was born on 14 Aug 1991.

Rufus Candler Ray [6586] was born on 8 Nov 1925, died on 25 Jul 1992 at age 66, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.³⁴

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1963 in Detroit, , Mich.

• Military: RM2, NAVY WWII.

Rufus married Edna Mae Keener [6592] [MRIN: 2472], daughter of Elbert Keener [23260] and Estella Hoyle [23261], on 25 Apr 1943. Edna was born circa 1926 in , Gaston Co, NC, died on 3 Jul 2009 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC at age 83, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.³⁴ They had one daughter: Meritha Jane.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published on 14 Jul 2009. Edna Keener Ray

Edna Keener Ray, 83, of the Clarks Chapel Community, died Friday, July 3, 2009, in an Asheville hospital.

She was a native of Gaston County, N.C., and the daughter of the late Elbert and Estella Hoyle Keener. She was married to the late R.C. Ray. She was a retired nurse's aide. She worked at Angel Medical Center for 20 years and later for Dr. Doralea Harmon for 15 years. She enjoyed helping others and was an avid NASCAR fan. She was a lifetime member of the Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary for more than 50 years. She was a member of Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Meritha J. Purifoy and husband David of New Bern; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Joe Dowdle.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday July 7, in the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tim Hayes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 6, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Franklin Times

Meritha Jane Ray [6606]³³ was born on 14 Jun 1942.

Meritha married Charles Hugh Dowdle [6607] [MRIN: 2481] on 18 Oct 1958. They had three children: Charles Anthony, David Allen, and Joel Ray.

Charles Anthony Dowdle [6608]³³ was born on 16 Aug 1959.

Charles married Virgie Marie Partington [6611] [MRIN: 2482] on 1 Apr 1983. They had three children: Shannon Leann, Kristina Jane, and Kimberly Sue.

Shannon Leann Dowdle [6612] was born on 16 Dec 1983.

Kristina Jane Dowdle [6613] was born after 1983.

Kimberly Sue Dowdle [6614] was born on 6 Mar 1986.

David Allen Dowdle [6609] was born on 16 May 1967.

David married Debbie English [6615] [MRIN: 2483] on 9 Aug 1984.³⁵ They had one daughter: Alesia Allen.

Alesia Allen Dowdle [6616] was born on 6 May 1986.

Joel Ray Dowdle [6610] was born on 16 Aug 1969.

Meritha next married David Lee Purify Jr [6617] [MRIN: 2484] on 2 Dec 1989.³³

Eunice Viola Ray [6587] was born on 28 Jan 1929.

Eunice married Merriman Russell Doster [6593] [MRIN: 2473], son of George Doster [6594] and Olive Mae Merritt [6595], on 14 Jun 1947. They had three children: Alvin Ray, Joe Gary, and Cynthia Ann.

Alvin Ray Doster [6618]³³ was born on 10 Jun 1948.

Alvin married Doris Ann Vanhook [6621] [MRIN: 2485] on 8 Sep 1967. They had two children: Gregory Brian and Jeffrey "Todd".

Gregory Brian Doster [6626]³³ was born on 20 Feb 1969.

Jeffrey "Todd" Doster [6627] was born on 6 Aug 1972.

Jeffrey married Kyra Michelle Case [6628] [MRIN: 2490] on 2 Mar 1996. They had one son: Eric Clinton Case.

Eric Clinton Case Doster [6629] was born on 7 Mar 1990.

Joe Gary Doster [6619] was born on 17 Feb 1950.

Joe married Mildred Louise Wood [6622] [MRIN: 2486] on 19 Jun 1970. They had one daughter: Deborah Ann.

Deborah Ann Doster [6631]³³ was born on 25 Aug 1976.

Deborah married Tara Hughes Ammons [6642] [MRIN: 2494] on 24 Oct 1989. They had two children: Cassie Jo and Carrie Marie.

Cassie Jo Ammons [6643] was born on 31 Dec 1994.

Carrie Marie Ammons [6644] was born on 31 Dec 1994.

Deborah next married Daniel Russell Hunter [6645] [MRIN: 2495] on 14 Sep 1996.

Joe next married Tara Hughes Ammons [6623] [MRIN: 2487] on 24 Oct 1989. They had two children: Classie Jo and Carrie Marie.

Classie Jo Doster [6632] was born on 31 Dec 1994.

Carrie Marie Doster [6633] was born on 31 Dec 1994.

Cynthia Ann Doster [6620] was born on 16 Nov 1959.

Cynthia married Harvey P. Brooks [6624] [MRIN: 2488] on 18 Aug 1979. They had two children: Ginger Lynn and Stephen Dean.

Ginger Lynn Brooks [6634] was born on 2 Jun 1980.

Stephen Dean Brooks [6635] was born on 20 May 1982.

Cynthia next married Steven W. Gibson [6625] [MRIN: 2489] on 19 Oct 1984.

Wendel Oliver Ray [6588] was born on 16 Sep 1930 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 23 Jan 2011 at age 80, and was buried in Bethel Methodist Church, Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

General Notes: Lunchroom manager of Cullasaja Elementary School.

She belonged to Masburn Branch Baptist Church

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published. Frankllin Press, Feb 1, 2011

Wendell Ray Angel, 80, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Wendell Oliver Ray and Alice Sutton Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Lex B. "JR" Angel; two brothers, R.C. Ray and Otis Ray; and two sisters, Monta Hurst and Isabelle Vanhook. Wendell worked at Cullasaja Elementary School for 30 years as lunch room manager. She was a member of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Ridley of Sylva; two sons, Jack Angel of Asheville and Steve Angel of Franklin; two sisters, Evelyn Brendle and Eunice Doster; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Alton Dendy and Rev. Ernie Sanders officiated. Burial was in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Jason Angel, Kevin McMahan, Kevin Raby, Jamey Ashe, Tommy Ashe, Nathan Raby and Travis Angel.

Memorial donations can be made to Bethel UMC Cemetery Fund, 81 Bethel Church Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

ntbl Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at maconfuneralhome.com .

Wendel married Lex B. Angel Jr [6596] [MRIN: 2475] on 14 May 1950. Lex died before 2011. They had three children: Jackie Robert, Steven Oliver, and Constance Sue.

Jackie Robert Angel [6636]³³ was born on 14 Oct 1950.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.

Jackie married Elizabeth Ann Conley [6639] [MRIN: 2491] on 19 Feb 1969. They had two children: Stacy Rene and Travis Lee.

Stacy Rene Angel [6646] was born on 21 Apr 1972.

Stacy married Kevin Raby [6648] [MRIN: 2496] on 17 Jun 1990. Kevin was born on 17 Jun 1990. They had two children: Bethany and Nathan.

Bethany Raby [6649] was born on 12 Oct 1990.

Nathan Raby [6650] was born on 21 Aug 1993.

Travis Lee Angel [6647] was born on 17 Oct 1973.

Steven Oliver Angel [6637] was born on 4 Jul 1955.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 2011 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC.

Steven married Harriett Ann Ridley [6640] [MRIN: 2492] on 7 Jul 1974. They had two children: Jennifer R. and Jason Ryan.

Jennifer R. Angel [6651] was born on 9 Jul 1975.

Jennifer married Keven McMahan [6653] [MRIN: 2497] on 23 Jul 1994.³⁶ They had one daughter: Kindle.

Kindle McMahan [6654] was born on 20 Jun 1993.³⁶

Jason Ryan Angel [6652] was born on 25 Mar 1979.

Constance Sue Angel [6638] was born on 3 Jun 1958.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in 2011 in Sylva, , NC.

Constance married Merie Arnold Ridley [6641] [MRIN: 2493] on 20 Jul 1979. They had one daughter: Candace.

Candace Ridley [6655] was born on 20 Aug 1993.

Evelyn Allison Ray [6589] was born on 11 Nov 1934.

Evelyn married Lawrence Grady Brendle [6597] [MRIN: 2476] on 9 May 1953. They had three children: Theresa Alice, June Elaine, and Jean Carol.

Theresa Alice Brendle [6656]³⁷ was born on 12 Mar 1954.

Theresa married Ralph Michael Hall [6659] [MRIN: 2498] on 26 Jul 1975. They had three children: Jacob Allen, Daniel Weston, and Andrew Carlton.

Jacob Allen Hall [6660] was born on 12 Jan 1979 and died on 30 Mar 1994 at age 15.

Daniel Weston Hall [6661] was born on 5 Feb 1982 and died on 29 Mar 1983 at age 1.

Andrew Carlton Hall [6662] was born on 11 Dec 1988.

June Elaine Brendle [6657] was born on 8 Feb 1955.

June married Ernest Monroe Green [6663] [MRIN: 2499] on 3 Jun 1977. They had two children: Matthew David and Mark Ernest.

Matthew David Green [6664] was born on 30 Aug 1979.

Mark Ernest Green [6665] was born on 24 Oct 1984.

June next married Jack Douglas Hodgin [6666] [MRIN: 2500] on 23 Jun 1991.

Jean Carol Brendle [6658] was born on 8 Feb 1955.

Jean married Michael Eugene Cheek [6667] [MRIN: 2501] on 30 Aug 1974. They had one son: Christopher Michael.

Christopher Michael Cheek [6668] was born on 17 Jan 1978.

Jean next married Marvin Carroll Poindexter [6669] [MRIN: 2502] on 20 Sep 1986. They had one son: Justin Carroll.

Justin Carroll Poindexter [6670] was born on 10 Jul 1984.

Isabell Ray [6590] was born on 12 Jun 1936 and died before 2011.

Isabell married William Henry Vanhook Sr [6598] [MRIN: 2477] on 29 Nov 1952. William was born on 19 Apr 1933. They had two children: Dennis Candler and William Henry.

Dennis Candler Vanhook [6671] was born on 5 Jul 1953.

Dennis married Sonja Lee Stamey [6673]³⁷ [MRIN: 2503] on 3 Oct 1970. They had one daughter: Kimberly Jo.

Kimberly Jo Vanhook [6674] was born on 12 Apr 1971.

Kimberly married Brian Terrell [6675] [MRIN: 2504] in 1994.

William Henry Vanhook Jr [6672] was born on 12 May 1956.

William married Sherry Denise Waldroop [6676] [MRIN: 2505] on 4 Jun 1978. They had two children: Amy Leigh and Ben Edward.

Amy Leigh Vanhook [6677]³⁸ was born on 20 Aug 1979.

Ben Edward Vanhook [6678] was born on 21 Aug 1982.

General Notes: September 1896 - Thrown from his horse - seiously injured.

Lived in the Clarks Chapel Community.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer & carpenter

Erma Lonita Ray [6539] was born on 17 Dec 1893 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 27 Sep 1974 at age 80, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. farmer, Construction worker, & operated a store

George Glenn Dowdle [6559]²⁸ was born on 29 Apr 1912, died on 8 Aug 1974 at age 62, and was buried in National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

George married Josephine Marie Slavik [6563] [MRIN: 2462]. They had two children: Joan and Harold.

Joan Slavik [6567] was born on 26 Sep 1939.²⁹

Joan married James A. Guar [6569] [MRIN: 2466].

Harold Slavik [6568] was born on 9 Jun 1941.

Harold married Twila Sidelinger [6570] [MRIN: 2467].

Frank Dowdle [6560] was born on 27 Feb 1914 and died on an unknown date.

Frank married Louise [6564] [MRIN: 2463]. They had two children: Margaret and Billy.

Margaret Dowdle [6571]²⁸ was born on 22 Jun 1940.

Billy Dowdle [6572] was born on 17 Nov 1946.

Woodrow Wilson Dowdle [6561] was born on 9 Apr 1916 and died on 9 Feb 1979 at age 62.

Noted events in her life were:

• She belonged to Wells Grove Baptist Church, Macon Co., Ga

• Her obituary was published. From Franklin Press, Apr 20, 2005:

Helen Daves Dowdle

Helen Daves Dowdle, 88, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Phillips Daves. She was married to the late Woodrow Dowdle, who died in 1979.

She was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m., at Wells Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Wolf and Rev. Lester Evans will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jackie Baird, Lewis Ashe, Christopher Dills, Jim Ashe, Tony Ashe and Dennis McNab.

The family received friends Monday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Wells Grove Baptist Church, 105 Wells Grove Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nelson Eugene Dowdle [6573]²⁸ was born on 15 Jun 1940.

Nelson married Juanita Cassada [6575] [MRIN: 2468] on 4 Jul 1959. They had one daughter: Tammy.

Tammy Dowdle [6577] was born on 22 Nov 1962.

Tammy married Rick Dills [6578] [MRIN: 2470]. They had one son: Christopher.

Christopher Dills [6579] was born on 6 Feb 1987.

Brenda Kaye Dowdle [6574] was born on 15 Apr 1952.

Brenda married Keith Corbin [6576] [MRIN: 2469]. They had two children: Angelia Leigh and Cheryl Lynn.

Angelia Leigh Corbin [6580] was born on 5 Feb 1971.

Cheryl Lynn Corbin [6581] was born on 17 Jan 1980.

Robert Wendell Dowdle [6562] was born on 25 Jun 1934.

Robert married Mary Ann Twombly [6566] [MRIN: 2465] on 25 Jun 1954.²⁸ They had three children: Claudia Ann, Melanie Ray, and Robert Wendell.

Claudia Ann Dowdle [6582] was born in 1955 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Melanie Ray Dowdle [6583] was born in 1957 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Robert Wendell Dowdle [6584] was born in 1959 in , Fairfax Co, VA.

Emaline Ray (1846-1925). Emaline Ray married William A. Trammell/Hunter section. They have their own section.

General Notes: September 1896 - Thrown from his horse - seiously injured.

Lived in the Clarks Chapel Community.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. Farmer & carpenter

Erma Lonita Ray [6539] was born on 17 Dec 1893 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 27 Sep 1974 at age 80, and was buried in Clarks Chapel Meth Ch, Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed. farmer, Construction worker, & operated a store

George Glenn Dowdle [6559]²⁸ was born on 29 Apr 1912, died on 8 Aug 1974 at age 62, and was buried in National Cemetery, Suitland, MD.

George married Josephine Marie Slavik [6563] [MRIN: 2462]. They had two children: Joan and Harold.

Joan Slavik [6567] was born on 26 Sep 1939.²⁹

Joan married James A. Guar [6569] [MRIN: 2466].

Harold Slavik [6568] was born on 9 Jun 1941.

Harold married Twila Sidelinger [6570] [MRIN: 2467].

Frank Dowdle [6560] was born on 27 Feb 1914 and died on an unknown date.

Frank married Louise [6564] [MRIN: 2463]. They had two children: Margaret and Billy.

Margaret Dowdle [6571]²⁸ was born on 22 Jun 1940.

Billy Dowdle [6572] was born on 17 Nov 1946.

Woodrow Wilson Dowdle [6561] was born on 9 Apr 1916 and died on 9 Feb 1979 at age 62.

Noted events in her life were:

• She belonged to Wells Grove Baptist Church, Macon Co., Ga

• Her obituary was published. From Franklin Press, Apr 20, 2005:

Helen Daves Dowdle

Helen Daves Dowdle, 88, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Phillips Daves. She was married to the late Woodrow Dowdle, who died in 1979.

She was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m., at Wells Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Jonathan Wolf and Rev. Lester Evans will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jackie Baird, Lewis Ashe, Christopher Dills, Jim Ashe, Tony Ashe and Dennis McNab.

The family received friends Monday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Wells Grove Baptist Church, 105 Wells Grove Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Levi Jefferson Ray (1847-1899). Levi was born and died in Macon County, North Carolina. Levi had Tuberculosis. He was a miner and farmer. Tuberculosis might not be the best thing for a miner to have.

He married Harriet Adeline "Addie" Fouts, 26 December 1877. He was 30, and she was 22. Addie was the daughter of James and Rebecca Barnes Fouts.

About seven years after Levi died, 18 October 1906, Addie married William Thomas Drinnon, son of William and Maryanne Welch Drinnon. Addie was known to be a very no-nonsense type of woman, so the children were raised with a stern hand.

In old age she moved in w/daughter

Levi lived 52 years and Addie lived 94.years. They are both buried at Burningtown Baptist Church, in Macon County, North Carolinda.

Charity Jane Ray (1850-1927). Charity was born and died in Macon County, North Carolina. At age 17, 23 November 1867, in Macon County, she married 16 year old Silas Wilson (1851-1890). Silas was born in Yancy County, North Carolina, and died in Macon County, North Carolina. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Hensley Wilson.

She lived 76 years and he 39 years. They are both buried in Briartown Baptist Cemetery, Macon County, North Carolina.

They had ten children, 3 daughters and 7 sons.

John Frank Ray (1852-1924). 1881 thru 1924 - elected 13 to NC General Assembly

He was the only son to leave the farm and study for a profession. College was not necessary to become a lawyer in his time. Students read and studied the law under another lawyer, which he did. - Thelma Welch Swanson.

Attorney at Law, Mr. J.F. Ray,

Determined to quit his lone bachelor way

And change the mode of his rollicking life,

and take to himself a dear loving wife,

To tone up his courage for a mother-in-law,

He carried in his pocket a catamount paw

And for a good choice to help in life's bouts

He settled upon Miss Josephine Fouts.

from The Franklin Press - January 1, 1890

At age 37, 26 December 1889, John married 27 year old Rebecca Josephine Fouts (1862-1902), daughter of William Riley and Mary Lucinda Tanner Fouts. Rebecca had Tuberculosis. John Frank Ray lived 72 years and Rebecca 39. They had six children, 2 daughters and 4 sosn.

James Robert Ray (1858-1950). James was a miner. At age 20, 13 February 1878, he married 16 year old Candice Fouts (1861-1906), daughter of Riley and Mary Lucinda Tanner Fouts. They had three children, 1 daughter and 2 sons.

At age 49, on 26 May 1907, Widower James Robert Ray married 39 year old Virginia Adeline Wild.(1868-1954), daughter of Joseph Manning and Rebecca A. Mitilda Bryson Wild. They had one daughter.

James Robert lived 92 years; his first wife Candice Fouts lived 44 years, and his second wife Virginia Adeline Wild lived 86 years. James and Candice are buried at Cowee Baptist Church in Macon County and Candice Fouts is buried at Old Baptist Church, Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina.

Labels: Hunter Genealogy, Ray Genealogy, Trammell Genealogy

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