Sunday, March 11, 2018

Jacob Fouts and his Descendants




Descendants of Jacob Fouts



1-Jacob Fouts [4897],1 son of John Leonard Fouts [35103] and Catherine Shearer [35104], was born in 1786 in , Rowan Co, NC, died on 14 Jul 1852 in , Macon Co, NC at age 66, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

General Notes: Sept 22, 1845.  Margaret Waters to Jacob Fouts, both of Macon, for $50, 55+ acres, Section 83, District 16.  Margaret (her X mark) Waters.  Wit: S.H. Waters, Richard Clampit.  Proved by Clampit in Mar 1850 court.  Registered May 27, 1850. p 6
Feb 4 1840.  Jacob Fouts to Richard Clampit, both of Macon, for $50, land on Io(t)la Creek, Section 84, District 16, 66 acres.  Jacob (his x mark) Fouts.  Wit: Henry Ray.  Proven by H.H. Ray.  Registered May 28, 1850.  p7
Jan. 10, 1848.  Jacob Fouts to Richard Clampit, for $30, 15 acres on Io(t)la Creek, part of Water's tract where Clampit lives, near a little? branch.  Agreed to in presence of George Clampitt and Henry H. Ray.  (Jacob (his x mark) Fouts:  Wit: George Clampitt, George Roland.  Proven by George Clampitt in Mar 1850 court.  Registered May 28, 1850.
-Records of Macon County, N.C. 1849-1858, Deed Books F, G, H, and I.  Abstracted by Barbara Sears McRae.


Jacob married Mary Margaret Baker [4898]2 [MRIN: 1758], daughter of Rev Andrew Baker [35105] and Unknown,. Mary was born in 1790, died on 3 Jun 1858 in , Macon Co, NC at age 68, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. They had 11 children: John Harvey, Mary "Polly," James, Elizabeth, Jane, Elender "Nelly," William P., Rebecca, Charlette, Susan, and Jacob.

The family spoke the German language and had their German Bible.
- Thelma Welch Swanson, HERITAGE OF MACON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, Art# 242, p233.

2-John Harvey Fouts [4896]3 was born on 18 Dec 1833 and died on 18 Sep 1907 at age 73. The cause of his death was kick of a shotgun in his stomach while trying to shoot a hawk in the henhouse.

General Notes: 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.

John was in the Civil War and taken prisoner the same time his brother Jacob, Jr. was.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Co E, 65th Regiment, NC - Confederacy
•  12 Aug 1863 - Jacksboro, Tn - captured.
•  27 Aug 1863 - Camp Chase, , OH - POW
•  22 Jan 1864 - Rock Island, Il - Received

John married Rebecca Ray [4895]3 [MRIN: 1757], daughter of John Ray [84] and Nancy Sumner [85], on 14 Apr 1855.4 Rebecca was born in May 1835 and died on 7 May 1908 at age 73. They had eight children: Noah H., Thomas Bragg, Ellen M., Joseph L., David Clingman, Cara Hamilton, Harrington Cicero, and Posey Canada.

3-Noah H. Fouts [6136] was born on 12 Dec 1855 in , Macon Co, NC, died in 1945 in , Cherokee Co, NC at age 90, and was buried in Hanging Dog Cemetery, Cherokee, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved: After 1879, Hanging Dog Community, Cherokee, NC.
•  Moved: After 1934, Andrews, Cherokee, NC. w/grandaughter Beatrice R. CARVER
•  Joined: 1944. joined union for carpenter's job (age 89)

Noah married Cebia Theodosia West [6144] [MRIN: 2289], daughter of Daniel West [6145] and Malinda Shepherd [6146], on 25 Oct 1879 in , Macon Co, NC.5 Cebia was born on 23 May 1860, died on 18 Jun 1909 at age 49, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC. They had five children: Laura, Floyd, Arie, Gordon, and Carol.

4-Laura Fouts [6161] was born in Oct 1883 and died in Jan 1915 at age 31.

Laura married Eiff Reagan [6166] [MRIN: 2301], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Beatrice.

5-Beatrice Reagan [6167] was born on 1 Jun 1914 in Gastonia, , NC and died on 29 May 1975 at age 60.

General Notes: Grandfather N. FOUTS moved in with her.
Mother died when she was 6 mos old
adopted by Alan & Calla KING ASHE



Beatrice married Henry Luke Carver [6168] [MRIN: 2302], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 15 Mar 1934.  They had three children: Shirley Ann, William Luther, and Sarah Jane.

6-Shirley Ann Carver [6169] was born on 15 Jul 1935.

Shirley married Governor; Senator Zell B. Miller [6172] [MRIN: 2303], son of Stephen Grady Miller [21870] and Unknown,. Zell was born about 1934.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Elected:elected Gov of Ga 1990; previously Lt. Gov, Senator

6-William Luther Carver [6170] was born on 27 Aug 1938.

William married Jane Marshall [6173] [MRIN: 2304], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Jane was born about 1940 in Abilene, , TX.

6-Sarah Jane Carver [6171] was born on 13 May 1943.

Sarah married Gary C. Castevens [6174] [MRIN: 2305], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Gary was born about 1940 in Sparta, , NC.

4-Floyd Fouts [6162] was born in Jan 1886 and died on an unknown date.

4-Arie Fouts [6163] was born on 24 Jul 1889, died on 20 Nov 1895 at age 6, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

4-Gordon Fouts [6164] was born in Jun 1892 and died on an unknown date.

4-Carol Fouts [6165] was born in Apr 1897 and died on an unknown date.

Noah next married Emma White [6148] [MRIN: 2292], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Emma was born on 17 Jul 1867, died on 24 Feb 1934 at age 66, and was buried in Hanging Dog Cemetery, Cherokee, NC.

3-Thomas Bragg Fouts [6137] was born on 12 Jun 1859,6 died on 12 Jan 1938 at age 78, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. The cause of his death was Heart ailment.

Thomas married Elizabeth Roland [6149] [MRIN: 2293], daughter of John W. Roland [6150] and Nancy Barnes [6151], on 24 Mar 1881 in , Macon Co, NC.5 Elizabeth was born on 8 Jun 18513 and died on 14 Dec 1919 at age 68. They had one son: William Gay.

Marriage Notes: Thomas and Elizabeth never lived together.

4-William Gay Roland [6175] was born on 3 Oct 1885 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 20 Nov 1960 in , Macon Co, NC at age 75, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC. The cause of his death was heart attack while deer hunting.

William married Maggie Hall [6176] [MRIN: 2306], daughter of Henry Hall [6177] and Vista Drinnon [6178], on 18 Jun 1910. Maggie was born on 11 May 1890, died on 15 Apr 1978 in , Macon Co, NC at age 87, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC. They had seven children: James Blake, William Jack, Maude Ailene, Annie Jean, Elizabeth, Kate, and Doyle Henry.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Moved: After Nov 1950, Greensboro, , NC. after husband died

5-James Blake Roland [6179] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

5-William Jack Roland [6180] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

5-Maude Ailene Roland [6181] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

Maude married Polk Allman [6182] [MRIN: 2308], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Annie Jean Roland [6183] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

Annie married John W. Leonard [6184] [MRIN: 2309], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Elizabeth Roland [6185] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

Elizabeth married Charles W. Causey [6186] [MRIN: 2310], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Kate Roland [6187] was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date.

5-Doyle Henry Roland [6188] was born on 9 Jun 1911 and died on 23 Aug 1987 at age 76.

3-Ellen M. Fouts [6138] was born in Oct 18606 and died on an unknown date.

3-Joseph L. Fouts [6139] was born on 11 Nov 1868,6 died on 16 Nov 1926 at age 58, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Medical Notes: Lung Cancer

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. School teacher, Justice of Peace

3-David Clingman Fouts [6140]6 was born on 17 Jun 1870 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 23 Dec 1948 in , Macon Co, NC at age 78, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Farmer & store keeper

David married Evelyn Mina Kimsey [6152]6 [MRIN: 2295], daughter of Marshall Pinson Kimsey [6153] and Addie Shields [6154], on 2 Jan 1910 in , Macon Co, NC.5 Evelyn was born on 23 Jun 1893, died on 31 May 1960 in , Macon Co, NC at age 66, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. They had four children: Harold Jackson, Bessie Pauline, Annie Jean, and Joseph Larry.

4-Harold Jackson Fouts [6189] was born on 10 Oct 1910 in , Macon Co, NC and died on 7 Jan 1987 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC at age 76. The cause of his death was Following heart surgery.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Olin Mathieson Corp- Chemical Dept

Harold married Mattle Brendle [6193] [MRIN: 2311], daughter of Robert David Brendle [12744] and Amy Ledford [12745]. Mattle was born about 1913, died on 15 Nov 2005 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC7 about age 92, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. School teacher
•  Her obituary was published. Franklin Press, Nov 19, 2005
Mattie Brendle Fouts, 92, of Brendle Road, Franklin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at her residence.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Robert David and Amy Ledford Brendle. She was married to Harold Fouts, who died in 1987. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, J.B., Frank, Wiley, Fred, Dee, Barnard and Robert; and three sisters, Vinnie, Minnie and Bessie.

She was a retired school teacher, having worked in the Macon County school system for 12 years and Transylvania school system for 25 years. She was a member of the N.C. Association of Retired Teachers and was the oldest member of Watauga Baptist Church, where she was a former piano player and Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by a sister, Maude Hopkins and husband Jay of Franklin; her sisters-in-law, Pauline Cable of Franklin and Jean Hunnicutt of Brevard; several nieces and nephews; and caregivers, Virginia Brendle and Tanya Jenkins.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m., at Watauga Baptist Church with Revs. Wesley Price and Roy Lowe officiating.

Burial will be in Fouts Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Watauga Baptist Church deacons and senior adult Sunday school class.

The family received friends Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

4-Bessie Pauline Fouts [6190] was born on 17 Sep 1912 and died on 23 Oct 2007 at age 95.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Western Carolina University
•  She was employed. School teacher
•  Her obituary was published. Pauline Fouts Cable
Franlin Times, Oct 27, 2007

Pauline Fouts Cable, 95, daughter of the late David Clingman Fouts and Evelyn "Effie" Kimsey Fouts, died at her home on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007. She was born and died on the land settled by her Fouts family in the l830s.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Cable, who died in 1971; sister, Jean Fouts Hunnicutt and husband William L.; brothers, Harold Fouts and wife Mattie Brendle Fouts, J.L. Fouts and his first wife Frances Rhodes Fouts; sister-in-law, Polly Cable Reno and husband John; niece's husband, Bill Blower.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Hugh Krag of the home; her niece Linda Fouts Blower and her family; daughters, Angela Stites, Frances Stites Bennett and husband Mike and daughter Rea Lea; son, Aaron Stites and daughter Adrianna, all of Michigan; nephews and their families, Ron Hunnicutt and Jean Pierce Hunnicutt, daughter Lisa of Franklin and Atlanta: Larry Hunnicutt and Freda Stites Hunnicutt of Missouri; son, Keith of Kansas, Roger Hunnicutt of Brevard, son Charles of Asheville; John Reno and Jackie Shetley Reno, daughter Sarah, son Jay of Canton; her father's first cousin, Rebekah Ray May of Otter Creek, Nantahala Community; also, a special caregiver who became a "granddaughter," Kim Turpin of Franklin.

She leaves one first cousin in her Fouts family, Robert Fouts of Franklin, who is the last surviving grandchild of John Fouts and Rebecca Ray Fouts. She leaves several first cousins who are the children of her Aunt Alice Kimsey Welch and husband Wilburn and Aunt Myrtle Kimsey Roland and husband Arnold.

Pauline was a member of the Iotla Baptist Church. She taught adult women in Sunday school for several years. She was a retired teacher. She taught 43 years in the Macon County School System. She was a graduate of Western Carolina College (WCU now, and when she began, Western Carolina Teacher College). She began her career in a one- teacher school in the Nantahala Gorge. She then taught at Kyle Elementary School (Nantahala Lake was built during that time) and at Otter Creek Elementary. She finished her teaching years at Cullasaja School, retiring in 1977.


She loved her home and the land and was an avid gardener. She leaves a treasured friend from childhood who lives across meadows from her, Nell Duvall Welch. Their summers were times of comparing the growth of each of their vegetable and flower gardens plus advising each other on the fine art of growing.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home, with Revs. Steve Reeves and Vic Greene officiating.

Burial will be in the Fouts Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Cynthia Rowland 886 Younce Creek Rd., Franklin NC 28734; or Fouts Cemetery Fund, C/O Guy Duvall, 143 Franklin Plaza Dr., Franklin, NC 28734; or Angel Hospice Fund, 170 Church St., Franklin NC 28734.



Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Fouts, David Fouts, Boyd Fouts, Thomas Paul Welch, Charles Baldwin, Claude Allen and Bruce Bryant.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Ray Welch, Ed Rowland, Steve Hansen, Ben Huggins, Lattie Payne, John Sanders, and Charles Hunnicutt.



Bessie married Harry Lyle Cable [6194] [MRIN: 2312], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Harry died in 1971. They had one daughter: Nancy Theresa.

Marriage Notes: 1991 - They restored and moved in the John Fouts homeplace.

5-Nancy Theresa Cable [6201] was born after 1930.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Red Cross relief worker; Chemical Addiction Counselor



Nancy married Hugh Krag [6202] [MRIN: 2316], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Hugh was born in Birmingham, , AL.

4-Annie Jean Fouts [6191] was born on 28 Jun 1920, died on 8 Dec 20058 at age 85, and was buried in Wells Grove Cem., Macon Co, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Part time @ Belt Dept Store
•  Her obituary was published. The Franklin Press
Jean Fouts Hunnicutt

Jean Fouts Hunnicutt, 84, of Brevard, and formerly of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late David Clingman Fouts and Evelyn "Effie" Kimsey Fouts. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Hunnicutt; and two brothers, Harold and J.L. Fouts.

She is survived by three sons, Ron Hunnicutt of Atlanta, Ga., David Larry Hunnicutt of St. Roberts, Mo., and Roger Hunnicutt of Brevard; one sister, Pauline Fouts Cable of Franklin; three grandchildren, Lisa Hunnicutt of Atlanta, Keith Hunnicutt of Missouri and Charles Hunnicutt of Franklin; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Hunnicutt and Martha Hunnicutt of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves officiated.

Burial was in the Wells Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m., on Monday, at the funeral home prior to the service.

Macon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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

Annie married William Lee Hunnicutt [6195] [MRIN: 2313], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. William was born on 26 Feb 1919, died on 4 Mar 1989 at age 70, and was buried in Wells Grove Cem., Macon Co, NC. They had three children: Ronald, Larry, and Charles Rogers.

5-Ronald Hunnicutt [6198] was born after 1936.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Photographic Studio in Atlanta, Ga



Ronald married Karen Powers [6203] [MRIN: 2317], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Lisa.

6-Lisa Hunnicutt [6204] was born after 1952.

Lisa married Bruce Nalband [6205] [MRIN: 2318], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Ronald next married Jean Elliott Pierce [6210] [MRIN: 2321], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Larry Hunnicutt [6199] was born after 1936.

Larry married Freda Styles [6206] [MRIN: 2319], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Keith.

6-Keith Hunnicutt [6207] was born after 1948.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Army - 25 years

5-Charles Rogers Hunnicutt [6200] was born after 1936.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Construction in Brevard,  , NC



Charles married Dianne Monteith [6208] [MRIN: 2320], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Charles Rogers.

6-Charles Rogers Hunnicutt Jr [6209] was born after 1955.

4-Joseph Larry Fouts [6192] was born on 21 Dec 1926 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 18 Oct 1989 in Iotla, Macon, NC at age 62, and was buried in Mount Avon Cem, Rochester, Michigan. The cause of his death was Heart attack while visiting home from Michigan.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved: 1946, , , Michigan.
•  He was employed. Ford Motor Co

Joseph married Frances Rhodes [6196] [MRIN: 2314], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Frances was born about 1930 and died on 31 Jan 1961 in Drayton Plains, , Michigan about age 31. The cause of her death was auto accident. They had one daughter: Linda.

5-Linda Fouts [6211] was born after 1945.

Linda married Norman Stites [6212] [MRIN: 2322], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Angela, Frances, and John Aaron.

6-Angela Stites [6213] was born after 1965.

6-Frances Stites [6214] was born after 1965.

6-John Aaron Stites [6215] was born after 1965.

Linda next married William Hubbard [6216] [MRIN: 2323], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Joseph next married Jacqueline Young [6197] [MRIN: 2315], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, after 1961.

3-Cara Hamilton Fouts [6141] was born on 15 Jul 1875, died on 13 Mar 1938 at age 62, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Moved:to Ga., ; Oklahoma - Indian Territory; back to Macon, NC.

Cara married Rosa Downs [6155] [MRIN: 2297], daughter of William M. Downs [6156] and Laura Caroline Davis [6157], on 26 Dec 1897 in , Macon Co, NC.9 Rosa was born on 28 Aug 1876 and died on 11 Jun 1968 at age 91. They had nine children: Revena, Croatan Lofton, Herron Cyrus, Buford P., Blanton F., Vance Clyde, Robert Lee, Laura "Lura" Mae, and Roy Herbert.

4-Revena Fouts [6217] was born on 22 Aug 1898 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in her life were:

•  School teacher


•  1990 Residence Morganton, , Nc

Revena married Earl Smith [6226] [MRIN: 2324], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Earl Smith, Cecil, and Evelyn.

5-Earl Smith Smith Jr [6242] was born after 1923.

5-Cecil Smith [6243] was born after 1923.

5-Evelyn Smith [6244] was born after 1923.

4-Croatan Lofton Fouts [6218] was born on 23 Sep 1901 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC, died on 15 May 1984 in , Douglas Co, GA at age 82, and was buried in Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston-Salem, NC.

General Notes: Teacher. coach, and  principal.  He also owned a dairy farm.  He was proud of his heritage and started gathering infromation on the Mountain Fouts of Norht Carolina, in 1925 and completed his book in 1980.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. University of N.C.
•  School teacher & Principal


•  Member of 1st Bapt Church in Franklin, Macon Co., NC.



Croatan married Anna Ruby White [6227] [MRIN: 2325], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Anna was born about 1905 and died in Jul 1977 about age 72. They had two children: Jerry M. and Croatan Lofton.

5-Jerry M. Fouts [6245] was born after 1922.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1984 in Myrtle Beach, , SC.

5-Croatan Lofton Fouts Jr [6246] was born on 6 Sep 1921 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC,10 died on 11 Apr 2008 in Douglasville, Douglas Co, GA10 at age 86, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.10 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1984 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.
•  His obituary was published. Franklin Press, Apr 17, 2008
C. Lofton Fouts Jr, 76, of Douglasville, Ga., passed away Friday, April 11, 2008.

He was born Sept. 6, 1931, in Winston-Salem, the son of the late Annie Ruby White Fouts and C. Lofton Fouts Sr.

He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and member of Delta Sigma Pi. Mr. Fouts served as immediate past chair of Douglas Wellstar Regional Hospital Board; trustee Douglas Wellstar Hospital Authority; past chairman Douglas County Rotary Club; currently serving as a board member with Douglasville Planning Zoning Board; past chairman of Douglas County Republican Party Executive Board; currently serving as 2nd vice chairman of Douglas County Republican Party Executive Board.

Earlier in his life he served as president of Junior Chamber of Commerce in Raleigh; chairman of the Miss Raleigh Pageant; active in Young Republicans of North Carolina. He worked with Cessna Aircraft Corporation as South Eastern Manger for Multi Engine Sales, vice president Partenavia North America and most recently owns the largest FBO (fixed base operations) broker of Eastern United States and continued until his death.

Mr. Fouts logged thousands of hours as a private pilot, carried ratings and certifications as a private and commercial instrument rated multi engine and as an instructor. He continued to fly his personal airplane until his death.

He previously worked for Pure Oil Company, owner of Raleigh, NC FBO municipal airport and Piper Aircraft of Lockhaven, Pa. He served in the U.S. Army as a cryptographer in Korea and Japan.

Surviving are his wife, Jean Fouts of Douglasville; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindie and Phil Sweet of Alpharetta, Ga., Kimberly and Jack Tidwell of Douglasville, and Tara and Michael Nettie of Douglasville; five grandchildren Kelcie, Ansley, Abigail, Lofton and Joshua Tidwell; three stepgrandchildren, Meghan, Jonathan and Kevin Sweet; brother, Jerry Fouts of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; an uncle, Robert Fouts of Franklin; and many extended family members.

The funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Douglasville, with Rev. Max Caylor officiating.

Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at Fouts Cemetery in Franklin.

The family received friends Sunday, April 13, and Monday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home.

Flowers accepted, or memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center, 3030 Chapel Hill Rd., Douglasville, GA 30135.

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home in Douglasville is in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin Press, April 17, 2008



Croatan married Jean ____________ [22823]10 [MRIN: 8374], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Cindie, Kimberly, and Tara.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2008 in Douglasville, Douglas Co, GA.

6-Cindie Fouts [22824].10 

Cindie married Phil Sweet [22827]10 [MRIN: 8375], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

6-Kimberly Fouts [22825].10 

Kimberly married Jack Tidwell [22832]10 [MRIN: 8377], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had five children: Kelcie, Ansley, Abigail, Lofton, and Joshua.

7-Kelcie Tidwell [22833].10 

7-Ansley Tidwell [22834].10 

7-Abigail Tidwell [22835].10 

7-Lofton Tidwell [22836].10 

7-Joshua Tidwell [22837].10 

6-Tara Fouts [22826].10 

Tara married Michael Nettie [22838]10 [MRIN: 8378], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Herron Cyrus Fouts [6219] was born on 22 Nov 1903 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 16 Aug 1979 in Franklin, Macon Co, NC11 at age 75, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. NC University
•  Member:Member of Lions Club & Optimist Club
•  School teacher


•  Member of 1st Bapt Church Gastonia, , NC.



Herron married Ruth Grier [6228] [MRIN: 2326], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Kay.

5-Kay Fouts [6247] was born after 1921.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 1979 in Goldsboro, , NC.

Kay married ____________ Cooke [6248] [MRIN: 2338], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Buford P. Fouts [6220] was born on 8 Sep 1906 in , Macon Co, NC and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Machinist


•  Residence: Colorado Springs, , CO

Buford married Laura Jacobs [6229] [MRIN: 2327], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Laura was born in , Macon Co, NC. They had three children: Buford P., Mickey, and David.

5-Buford P. Fouts Jr [6249] was born after 1925.

5-Mickey Fouts [6250] was born after 1925.

5-David Fouts [6251] was born after 1925.

4-Blanton F. Fouts [6221] was born on 28 Feb 1909 in , Macon Co, NC and died in Jan 1982 at age 72.

General Notes: According to a write-up in the Franklin Press of 1929 by Bob Sloan, Blanton Fouts may have been the best, most complete football player to ever play for Frankin High school.  He an offer of a scholarship to go to Georgia Tech and play football.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1991 in , , Michigan.

Blanton married Eula Fouts [6230] [MRIN: 2328], daughter of Green Trotter Fouts [6231] and Minnie Ray Rolland [6232]. Eula was born about 1910 and died on an unknown date. They had one daughter: Velda.

5-Velda Fouts [35087].

Blanton next married Myrtle Compton [6233] [MRIN: 2330], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Myrtle was born after 1910 and died on an unknown date. They had three children: Charles, Douglas, and Betty Lou.

5-Charles Fouts [6252] was born after 1928.

5-Douglas Fouts [6253] was born after 1928.

5-Betty Lou Fouts [6254] was born after 1928.

4-Vance Clyde Fouts [6222] was born on 26 Sep 1912 and died before 2006.12 

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in Hazel Park, , Mich. Tax Assessor, City Manager

Vance married Ethel Baldwin [6234] [MRIN: 2331], daughter of Floyd Samuel Baldwin [6235] and Catherine Hume [6236], on 5 Jul 1940 in Clayton, Rabun Co, GA. Ethel was born about 1919 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC, died on 31 Oct 2006 in Royal Oak, , Mich12 about age 87, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. They had two children: Joyce and James.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published.12 The Franklin Press, 11-4-2006

Ethel Fouts, 87, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich.

She had been a resident of Fox Run Community in Novi, former resident of Henry Ford Village in Dearborn and of Hazel Park and Franklin. She was born in Asheville.

Mrs. Fouts worked in retail at Sears Roebuck at both the Highland Park and Oakland Mall stores. She was a proficient retail representative and had many friends and customers. She worked with, rather than arguing and tried to make sure everyone was happy. She was also the lady who always saw the bright side, never complaining, even during her illness.

Mrs. Fouts was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother and she was always involved with people, and had many friends and confidants. She liked to be with people and to help them. Her life was devoted to helping others.

She had numerous friends at Henry Ford Village and Fox Run Community, where she participated in many and various activities. She was also frequently involved in her church's activities.


Mrs. Fouts worked hard to help pay for her children's college education and to take care of her family. She was very proud of their educational accomplishments, including her daughter's doctorate.

She was married to the late Vance C. Fouts, former City Manager of Hazel Park

She is survived by a son, James Fouts, Warren Council President; a daughter, Dr. Joyce Fouts; son-in-law, Dr. Michael Bugenski, for whom Mrs. Fouts had a great deal of respect and love; a grandson whom she was very proud of, Alex Spresser, who was an honor student and 2006 graduate of Birmingham Groves High School, currently a freshman at Western Michigan University; and close friend, Tom.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., at Fouts Cemetery.



5-Dr Joyce Fouts [6255]12 was born after 1940.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She has a doctorate in Curriculum Leadership.



Joyce married Dr Michael Bugenski [21741]12 [MRIN: 7757], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-James Fouts [6256] was born after 1940.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in Warren, , Mich.
•  School teacher & Councilman



4-Robert Lee Fouts [6223] was born on 26 Aug 1915 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 26 Mar 2011 at age 95, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

General Notes: No children.  After going to Franklin High, Robert went to Michigan.  He worked in sales for several years and retired from Carmet Company as a machinist.



Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Machinist
•  He had a residence. Lived  in Mich, retired in Franklin, Macon, NC
•  His obituary was published. Robert L. Fouts, 95, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March
26, 2011.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Hamilton Fouts
and Rosa Downs Fouts. He was predeceased by six brothers, Lofton, Cyrus, Buford,
Vance, Blanton, and Roy; and two sisters, Revena Smith and Lura Mae Dietz; as
well as his wife of 41 years, Margaret Fisk Fouts; his first wife of 25 years,
Mildred; and daughter, Jaynet Fouts Workman.

He is survived by his
daughter, Virginia Smith and husband Robert of Highlands; granddaughter, Anna
Smith Vickers (Jon), Knoxville, TN; grandson, Mark Smith, Tulsa, OK; 8
great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends; and special friend,
Walt Coddall.

Robert was a member of Iotla Baptist Church, a former
Panther Football player and life long Panther fan. Square dancing, organizing
and encouraging Fouts Family Reunions, and caring for the Fouts Cemetery in
Iotla were highlights of his retirement after working in Michigan for many
years. His most notable job during WWII was the Manhattan Project in Detroit,
building part of the atomic bomb.

The family will receive friends from 6
to 8 p.m., Friday, April 1, at Macon Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at
Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Stacy Woods and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
Burial will be in the Fouts Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Fouts Cemetery, C/O Nancy Krag, 3339 Burningtown Road, Franklin,
NC 28734 or Iotla Baptist Church, 1537 Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC
28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online
condolences available by visiting
href="http://www.maconfuneralhome.com">www.maconfuneralhome.com<

Robert married Margaret Fisk [6237] [MRIN: 2333], daughter of Fred English Fisk [21519] and Elizabeth Pennington [21520], about 1965.13 Margaret was born in 1918 in Detroit, , MI,13 died on 20 Aug 200613 at age 88, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. The Franklin Press, Aug 23, 2006:

Margaret Elizabeth Fisk Fouts, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.

A native of Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Fred English Fisk and Elizabeth Pennington Fisk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Francis “Frank” Fisk, who died Feb. 28, 2001.

She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Fouts; one stepdaughter, Virginia Smith of Franklin; and two stepgrandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Fouts Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fouts Cemetery, C/O Isabella Duvall, 15 Judd Duvall Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.



Robert next married Mildred Rose Bellaire [6238] [MRIN: 2334], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 6 Aug 1939. Mildred was born about 1918 and died on an unknown date. They had two children: Virginia and Jaynet Rose.

5-Virginia Fouts [6257] was born after 1939.

Virginia married Robert Smith [6258] [MRIN: 2339], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Anna and Mark.

6-Anna Smith [23667].

Anna married Jon Vickers [23668] [MRIN: 8916], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

6-Mark Smith [23669].

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2011 in Tulsa, , OK.

5-Jaynet Rose Fouts [6259] was born in 1947, died in 1985 at age 38, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Jaynet married ____________ Workman [6260] [MRIN: 2340], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Laura "Lura" Mae Fouts [6224] was born on 10 Sep 1919 and died in 1964 in Dallas, , TX at age 45.

General Notes: Laura Mae worked in the accounting department for the Federal Government for twenty-five years or more.



Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Federal Employee

Laura married Walter Grady [6239] [MRIN: 2335], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Walter was born before 1919 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC and died before 1960. They had one son: Walter.

5-Walter Grady Jr [6261] was born after 1939.

Laura next married Ray Deitz [6240] [MRIN: 2336], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Ray was born before 1919 and died on an unknown date. They had one daughter: Susan.

5-Susan Deitz [6262] was born after 1960.

4-Roy Herbert Fouts [6225] was born on 10 Nov 1921 in , Macon Co, NC, died on 26 Aug 200514 at age 83, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Miner, Distributor of LP gas, Real Estate
•  His obituary was published. copied & pasted from The Franklin Press, on-line, Aug 31, 2005
Roy Herbert Fouts

Roy Herbert Fouts, 83, of Franklin, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2005.

A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Hamilton Fouts and Rosa Downs Fouts. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Vance, Buford, Blanton, Lofton and Cyrus; two sisters, Laura Mae Dietz and Revena Smith.

He was a Franklin High School graduate and a graduate of Cecil's Business School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. After leaving the Army, he worked at the Pentagon for two years. He then returned to Macon County and started in the mica mine industry and was a consultant for the mining industry. He later started Blue Ridge Tank Company and was in the LP gas business. He was a real estate broker and appraiser; an active member of First Baptist Church, serving as deacon and Sunday school teacher; a member of Junaluskee Masonic Lodge; a member of the Franklin Rotary Club, member of the Catamount Club of Western Carolina University; member of the FHS Booster Club; and a loyal member of the Democratic Party. He was a pilot and served as first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Beeco Fouts; three daughters, Linda Brogden and husband Mack, Marlene Barham and husband Kyle, and Darlene McDowell and husband Bill, all of Franklin; two sons, Steve Fouts and wife Elena of Asheville and Terry Fouts and wife Mariah of Colorado; one brother, Robert Fouts and wife Margaret of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 3:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church. Rev. Harold Ball and Shawn Edwards will officiate.

Burial will be in the Fouts Cemetery.

The family received friends Monday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Franklin, 69 Iotla St., Franklin, NC 28734, or the Western Carolina University, Catamount Club, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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



Roy married Lillian Elizabeth Beeco [6241] [MRIN: 2337], daughter of Claude Beeco [23366] and Bessie Brendle [23367], about 1947. Lillian was born about 1921 and died on 25 Sep 2009 about age 88. They had five children: Linda, Steve, Terry, Darlene, and Marlene.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Lillian Beeco Fouts, 88, of Franklin, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Beeco and Bessie Brendle Beeco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Fouts, who died in 2005; and several brothers and sisters.

Lillian was a U.S. veteran of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved square dancing, raising roses and gardening; and was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by five children, Linda Brogden and husband Mack of Franklin, Marlene Barham and husband Kyle of Alabama, Darlene McDowell and husband Bill of Franklin, Steve Fouts and wife Elena of Asheville and Terry Fouts of Colorado; brother, Bob Beeco and wife Doris of Commerce, Ga.; sister, Mildred Willis of Decatur, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home, with Revs. Wesley Price and Jerry Willis officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery alongside her twin brother, Bill. The family received friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Monday, prior to the service.

Pallbearers were Joel Bragg, Brandon McDowell, Dustin Brogden, Mike Contino, Greg Otey, Michael Peek, and Eric Hendrix.

Memorial donations may be made to one's favorite charity.

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




5-Linda Fouts [6263] was born after 1947.

Linda married Mack Brogden [12488] [MRIN: 4570], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Steve Fouts [6264] was born after 1947.

Steve married Elena ____________ [12491] [MRIN: 4573], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Terry Fouts [6265] was born after 1947.

Terry married Mariah ____________ [12492] [MRIN: 4574], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Darlene Fouts [6266] was born after 1947.

Darlene married Bill McDowell [12490] [MRIN: 4572], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Marlene Fouts [6267] was born after 1947.

Marlene married Kyle Barham [12489] [MRIN: 4571], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Harrington Cicero Fouts [6142]6 was born on 5 Nov 1877, died on 3 Jun 1964 at age 86, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Harrington married Mittie Jacobs [6158]6 [MRIN: 2299], daughter of Basil P. Jacobs [6159] and Mary P. Fouts [6160], on 26 Mar 1904 in , Macon Co, NC.5 Mittie was born on 21 May 1883, died on 11 Oct 1911 at age 28, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC. They had three children: John Wando, Robinson Crusoe, and Grace Rebecca.

4-John Wando Fouts [6268] was born on 19 Apr 1906 and died after 1990.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Welder & Pipefitter
•  He had a residence in 1990 in Iotla Commnity, Macon, NC.

John married Marie Willis Etchison [6269] [MRIN: 2341], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1937.

4-Robinson Crusoe Fouts [6270] was born on 19 Feb 1909, died on 6 Jun 1979 at age 70, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed.

Robinson married Mary Jo Chapman [6271] [MRIN: 2342], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Mary was born in Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Nurse

4-Grace Rebecca Fouts [6272] was born on 2 Sep 1910, died on 14 Mar 199715 at age 86, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Western Carolina University
•  She was employed. School teacher

Grace married Ircle Monroe Wilson [6273] [MRIN: 2343], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Ircle was born on 17 Mar 1903 in Clarksburg, , W.VA, died on 2 Jun 1983 at age 80, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

3-Posey Canada Fouts [6143] was born on 11 May 1882,6 died on 15 May 1938 at age 56, and was buried in Fouts Family Cem., , Macon, NC.

2-Mary "Polly" Fouts [35106]1 was born in 1807.

Mary married George Rowland [35123]16 [MRIN: 9355], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in , Macon Co, NC.

Marriage Notes: They left Macon County.  There are no records on them after 1856.

2-James Fouts [35107].16 

James married Rebecca Barnes [35117]16 [MRIN: 9351], daughter of Thomas Barnes [35118] and Elizabeth ____________ [35119], on 21 Jan 1836 in , Haywood Co, NC.

2-Elizabeth Fouts [35108].16 

Elizabeth married Richard Clampett [35120]16 [MRIN: 9353], son of George Clampett [35121] and Ann ____________ [35122], in 1832 in , Ashe Co, NC.

2-Jane Fouts [35109]16 was born in 1814 and died on 20 Jan 1886 at age 72.

Jane married William Rowland [35124]16 [MRIN: 9356], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 21 Sep 1836 in , Macon Co, NC.

Marriage Notes: They lived in the Nantahala section.

2-Elender "Nelly" Fouts [35110].

Elender married Samuel H. Waters [35116]16 [MRIN: 9350], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 19 Aug 1834 in , Macon Co, NC.

2-William P. Fouts [35111]16 was born on 10 Jan 1820 and died on 7 May 1902 at age 82.

William married Adeline Jane Wild [35125]16 [MRIN: 9357], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 16 Mar 1839 in , Macon Co, NC.

Marriage Notes: In the early 1860s they moved to Gilmer Co., Ga

2-Rebecca Fouts [35112]16 was born in 1822 and died on an unknown date.

Rebecca married Michael Jackon Waters [35126]16 [MRIN: 9358], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 20 Mar 1838 in , Macon Co, NC. Michael died before 1848.

Rebecca next married Reuben Evans [35127]16 [MRIN: 9359], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 20 Feb 1848 in , Macon Co, NC.

2-Charlette Fouts [35113].16 

Charlette married George Clampett [35128]16 [MRIN: 9360], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, about 1840 in , Macon Co, NC.

2-Susan Fouts [35114]16 was born on 10 Sep 1826, died on 18 Nov 1904 at age 78, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Susan married David Yonce [35130]16 [MRIN: 9362], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 16 Feb 1848 in , Macon Co, NC. David was born on 20 May 1821 in , Ashe Co, NC, died on 18 May 1909 in , Macon Co, NC at age 87, and was buried in Burningtown Baptist Church, Macon Co., NC.

Marriage Notes: No children.

2-Jacob Fouts Jr [35115].16 

General Notes: Jacob, Jr., enlisted in the CSA in the Civil War..  He was taken prisoner and was confined for two years.
Jacob moved away from Macon County, probalby about 1865, there are no records of him after that.

Jacob married Sarah Yonce [35129]16 [MRIN: 9361], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Sep 1853 in , Macon Co, NC.



Source Citations


     1.  Macon County Cemetery Records, Art 242; p233.
     2.  Macon County Cemetery Records, Art 242; p233. .... 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), 2.
     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), 9.
     5.  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), 12.
     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), 3.
     7.  Franklin Press, The, Orbituary, Nov 19, 2005.
     8.  Franklin Press, The, Dec 14, 2005.
     9.  Franklin Press, The, 1/1/1898.
     10.  Franklin Press, The, April 17. 2008.
     11.  Franklin Press, The, 8/23/1979.
     12.  Franklin Press, The, 11/4/2006.
     13.  Franklin Press, The, on-line, Aug 23, 2006.
     14.  Franklin Press, The, on-line, Aug 31, 2005.
     15.  Fouts Cemetery, Macon Co, NC.
     16.  HERITAGE OF MACON COUNTY, Art 242; p233.

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