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| 251 | North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, 2004. | Source (S489)
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| 252 | Not sure if Henry Felix Cobb and Ollie Carl Cobb are brothers or not. | Source (S350)
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| 253 | Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON MATTHEWS: George Washington Matthews died on the eve of his 101st birthday at Adams & Kinton Rest Home in Lillington, Harnett County, N.C. It was noted on his death certificate that his mother was Edith Ann Matthews and this information was incorrect. The information was supplied by his grandson Edward Matthews. Information supplied by living family members state that Emily Unknown Matthews is the Mother of George Washington Matthews. Sources: Death Certificate Harnett County Register of Deeds Family Knowledge Articles Daily Record & Dunn Dispatch Dunn, N.C. Early 1950s Obituary Daily Record, Dunn, N.C. Photo's On File Note: 1880 Harnett County Census for Black River Township list George at age 17 living with parents Simon and Emily Matthews in Black River Township. Source:News Article Dunn Dispatch, Dunn, North Carolina July 1959 "GEORGE MATTHEWS TO SOON CELEBRATE 97th BIRTHDAY" Mr. George W. Matthews of South Front Street , Wilmington, N.C.,formerly of Angier, is visiting his granddaughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Wood of Erwin. Mr. Matthews was born and reared near Angier. His wife died 54 years ago leaving him with four children. He has raised all of them as a widower. His old home place is in the Neill's Creek Community. He is one of the oldest members of Neill's Creek Baptist Church. He will celebrate his 97th birthday July 4th. At 96, he is still able to get around without help. Two of his main interest are television and radio. He doesn't read much anymore because of failing eyesight. Mr. Matthews' children are Mr. Millard Matthews of Angier, Mrs. Charles Nordan of Route 2, Angier, Mrs. Gertie Barbour of Coats and Mrs. W. S. Stephenson of Wilmington. He has 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Note: At the time of his 97th birthday George W. Matthews was residing with his Daughter Mavis Matthews Stephenson on S. Front Street in Wilmington, N.C. Source: News Article on the 99th birthday of George W. Matthews Published in Dunn Dispatch, Dunn, North Carolina Abt. July 1962 By; Jewel Pope Dispatch Staff Writer Title: Not Legible In this modern age of jet speed and space travel,George Washington Matthews, a Harnett native has seen a lot of history in the making and has made quite an enviable record himself in longevity and the art of enjoying living. Now living in Angier, Mr Matthews will celebrate his 99th birthday on July 4, and is well, happy, alert and ready to enjoy the celebration. He was born July 4,1862 near Neill's Creek Church and has been a church member since he was fourteen. In this era of bifocals,trifocals, and contact lens, Mr. Matthews is endowed with good vision and has never worn glasses of any kind. His formula of good life is Christian at-home living and he has never been out of his home state except once to a tobacco market in Danville,Virginia in 1936. Mr. Matthews has never been to a fair, carnival or movie show_ or more significantly he has never been in court; nor has either of his four children. Mr. Matthews has farmed all his life, but has never raised any tobacco. He can surely go to bed at night with a easy conscience for he doesn't owe anyone one cent and he has always paid his debts. His pleasures are simple_ he enjoys talking to people and listening to the radio. He can't get around very well but hearing is excellent. And in this age of injections and injections to counteract injections, doctor shortages and crowded hospitals, Mr. Matthews has not added to the burden, because he has never been in a hospital. He has had maybe two or three "shots", but no serious illness. He considers that his life has been blessed_ rich and full with no regrets for having missed anything. His four children are as follows: Mrs. Charlie H. Nordan of Angier, Mrs. W. S. Stephenson of Wilmington,Mr. Millard Matthews of Angier and Mrs. Gertie Barbour of Coats. He has twenty grandchildren and thirty-six great grandchildren. With his philosophy of quiet, easy living and enjoyment of his family and friends, George Washington Matthews surely will next year be celebrating his centenary birthday. Note: At age 99 George Washington Matthews was residing with his only son Millard F. Matthews in Angier, North Carolina. Source: Obituary July 1963 Dunn Dispatch, Dunn, North Carolina "MR. MATTHEWS DIED ON EVE OF 101st BIRTHDAY" George Washington Matthews who celebrated his 100th birthday last July 4, 1962, died on the eve of his 101st birthday Wednesday, July 3, in Kinton-Adams Rest Home near Lillington. Mr. Matthews, who had lived a rich but simple life, passed away quitely. He was born on July 4,1862 near Neill's Creek Church in Harnett County and had always made his home in this county. He had farmed, but due to his principles never raised tobacco or smoked. He also had never attended a movie or a fair or carnival. During his over 100 years of life he had never traveled any further from home that Danville, Va., a trip he made in 1936. Mr. Matthews had been a member of Neill's Creek Church since the age of fourteen years old. In remarkable health until recently, Mr. Matthews had never had a serious illness during his over 100 years of life. Funeral services for Mr. Matthews were conducted at 4 P.M. Thursday in the Neill's Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. R. Lewis Beale officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by a son, Millard, of Angier; two daughters, Mrs. Gertie Barbour of Coats and Mrs. Mavis Stephenson of Wilson and twenty grandchildren. Note: George W. Matthews daughter Nolia Matthews Nordan was deceased at the time of his death. It incorrectly listed Mrs. Mavis Stephenson (daughter) as residing in Wilson. She resided in Wilmington, North Carolina. More About GEORGE WASHINGTON MATTHEWS: Burial: Aft. July 03, 1963, Neill's Creek Church Cemetery,Harnett County, N.C. Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease Occupation: Farmer Religion: Member of Neill's Creek Baptist Church, Harnett County, N.C. since age 14 | Matthews, George Washington (I21231)
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| 254 | OBITUARIES Friday, January 09, 2004 Letha B. Kennedy, 71 Letha Mae Baker Kennedy, 71, of 5924 Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay-Varina, died Wednesday. She was preceded in death by a son, Donnell Baker; a sister, Velma Baker; and a brother, Lindsey Baker. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Fuquay-Varina. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Edward Kennedy; a son, Edward Kennedy Jr. of the home; a daughter, Connie Baker of Angier; a daughter-in-law, Mary Baker of Fuquay-Varina; grandchildren, Len Baker, Chris Baker, Josh Baker, Darlene Cotten, Daniel Kennedy, Heather Baker and Casey Baker; great-grandchildren, Austin Cotten and Tyler Cotten; brothers, W.C. Wilson and Clarence Baker; and a sister, Lena Wood. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Sugg Funeral Home. | Baker, Letha Mae (I31538)
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| 255 | OBITUARIES Monday, November 17, 2003 Ann Partin, 57 Ann Partin, 57, of Angier died Saturday evening at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. The Johnston County native was preceded in death by her father, Felton Jackson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Skinner & Smith Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Montgomery. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Clayburn Partin; a son, Johnny Partin of Angier; a daughter, Leslie Parker of Dunn; her mother, Christine Jackson of Benson; brothers, Roy Jackson and Ray Jackson, both of Autryville, and David Jackson of Erwin; sisters, Velma Baker of Coats and Shelby Pearsall of Roseboro; and grandchildren, Kenneth and Andrew Parker of Dunn. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Skinner & Smith Funeral Home in Dunn. | Jackson, Ann (I37613)
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| 256 | Obituary 5 Mar 1926 from the Wilson Daily Times: W. D. THOMAS IS DEATH'S VICTIM Well Known Wilson County Resident Succumbs After Prolonged Period of Illness Funeral services for William Duncan Thomas, who died at his home in Wilson County near Wilson yesterday, were held from the home this afternoon with the Rev. R. N. Childress, pastor of the Arlington Street Baptist church, officiating. Interment followed in the cemetery at Red Oak. Mr. Thomas was born on August, 20, 1857 and was 72 years of age at the time of his death. He had been ill for a protracted period. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a Mason and a member of the Junior Order. He is survived by his widow who prior to her marriage was Miss Sallie Elizabeth Yarborough, four daughters, Mrs. John H. Salmon of Carthage, Mrs. W. B. Willis of Gainesville, Ga.; Mrs. F. E. Mayner of Apex, and Mrs. H. K. Stevens of 504 Chester Street of this city; six sons, M. D. Thomas, 720 Arlington Street, of this city, J. M. Thomas of Kenly, V. R. Thomas of Micro, H. O. Thomas of Petersburg, Marvin Thomas of the Hawaiian Islands, and Horace Thomas of Wilson, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. D. M. Thomas of Broadway, N. C. and four brothers, O. M. Thomas of New York City, J. C. Thomas of Jonesboro, S. M. Thomas of Tampa and O. S. Thomas of Sanford. Mr. Thomas was well known in the section of the state and the news of his death comes as a blow to his friends and relatives. | Thomas, William Duncan (I6030)
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| 257 | Obituary for Lundy B. Barber (Barbour) Source: Unknown Lundy B. Barber 36, of Coats died Monday at 5:30 A.M. after a illness of two years. He had been a member of Angier Primitive Baptist Church for 22 years. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 P.M. by Elder T. Floyd Adams of Willow Springs, assisted by Elder Luther Turner of Coats. Interment will be in Angier Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gertie Barber; five sons, Bennie Ray, Wilson and Durwood of the home. Ralph and James Barber of Angier, Route 1; four daughters, Cynthia and Mary Katherine of the home and Mrs. John E. Norris of Dunn and Mrs. Grady Ennis of Angier; one brother Argo Barber of Clayton; three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Cotton of Willow Springs, Route 1; Mrs. W. R. Broadwell of Angier, Route 1; one aunt, Mrs. Edith Hockaday of Angier, Route 2. none grandchildren. | Barbour, Lundy Bennett (I20003)
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| 258 | Obituary of BOBBY LYNN BYRD 914 Aquilla Road, Benson, North Carolina At 53, died Monday October 20, 1997 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was an employee of Channel Master of Smithfield. He was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 A.M. at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Warren Bock and Meredith Bratcher will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife; a son of Coats; a daughter of Benson; a sister of Benson; and a grand-daughter. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p .m. at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, c/o Juanita Hudson, Treasurer, Route 1, Box 314, Benson, N.C. 27504 | Byrd, Bobby Lynn (I19405)
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| 259 | October 12, 1864 Issue: Died in Harnett County, on Saturday the 24th of September, 1864, Mrs. Mary Byrd, wife of Richard Byrd, Esq., in the 64th year of her age. She was a kind mother, a good mistress, and obedient wife. The deceased leaves a husband and ten children to mourn their loss, the youngest of whom is near grown; and the mother being the first that has departed this life in the family. Her children are all now living and were present with their father, and accompanied their deceased mother to the tomb. | Suggs, Mary Polly (I18237)
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| 260 | Oregon Name: Wood, Ollin L County: Marion Death Date: 12 Jul 1994 Certificate: 94-14577 Spouse: Virgin Birth Date: 14 Apr 1912 | Wood, Ollin Lee (I36575)
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| 261 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Efrain De Leon, Jr. / Abigail Teresa Ann Gregory (F14464)
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| 262 | Pastor of New Friendship Baptist Church [Social Security Death Index] Individual: Baker, Exum Social Security #: 246-56-0469 Issued in: North Carolina Birth date: Feb 8, 1895 Death date: Aug 1972 Residence code: Florida ZIP Code of last known residence: 33525 Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Dade City, Florida | Baker, Exum Farrell (I16649)
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| 263 | Patrick H Baker Residence: Harnett County, North Carolina Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 22 March 1862 at the age of 19 Enlisted in Company Batty C, 2nd Light Artillery Regiment North Carolina on 22 March 1862. Transfered on 19 July 1864 from company C to company D [North Carolina Troops] 2nd Co. C, 36th Regiment N. C. T. (2nd Regiment N. C. Artillery) Baker, Patrick H., Private Resided in Harnett County and enlisted in New Hanover County at age 19, March 22, 1862 for three years. Present or accounted for until transferred to 2nd Company D of this regiment July 19, 1964. 2nd Co. D, 36th Regiment N. C. T. (2nd Regiment N. C. Artillery) Baker, Patrick H., Private Transferred from 2nd Company C of this regiment July 19, 1864. Present or accounted for through August 1864. Captured at Fort Fisher January 15, 1865 and confined at Point Lookout, MD., until released after taking Oath of Allegiance June 23, 1865. 2nd Company C Organized and mustered in for three years in February 1862, this battery, known as "Blocker's Artillery," was an independent battery until assigned to the 36th Regiment N. C. Troops (2nd Regiment N. C. Artillery). When Captain Octavious H. Blocker resigned on August 1, 1862, 1st Lieutenant Kinchen J. Braddy became Captain and the battery became known as "Braddy's Battery." Soon after enlistment the battery was stationed at Fort Fisher. All records indicate that it remained there until November 22, 1864, when, with four other batteries, it was sent to Augusta, Georgia. There it took part in an engagement at Harrison's Old Field. fourteen miles from Savannah, in December 1864. On January 2, 1865 the company returned to Fort Fisher where it was captured on January 15. The men were sent to Point Lookout, Maryland, and Elmira, New York, while the officers were sent to Fort Columbus, New York. All were held until paroled for exchange or released after the war. [Linda Gardner] Patrick was born September 16, 1836 On Patrick s death certificate. His Mother is listed as Rachel Robertson, his father as Bryant Baker. Patrick fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. He lived in Harnett County and enlisted in New Hanover County at age 19 on March 22, 1862 for 3 years. He was mustered in as a Private and assigned to the 36th Regiment, 2nd Company C. Patrick was present or accounted for until transferred to 2nd Co. D of this regiment on July 19, 1864. After his transfer to 36th Regiment 2nd Co. D, he was present or accounted for through August 1864. Patrick was captured at Fort Fisher January 15, 1865 and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland until released after taking the Oath of Allegiance. Patrick applied for a Civil War Veteran's pension July 7, 1902. His address was listed as Harnett County, Chalk Level post office and his age as 61 years. It was stated on the pension application that Patrick had a bad cough, was very short winded and may have consumption. His name was found on the Harnett County pension list dated 1908. The 1920 pension list had a note that Patrick's check was mailed to Richard Baker, Fuquay. Patrick received a fourth class soldiers pension until his death in December 1920. According to the Harnett County Census taken in 1900 Patrick and Lizzie Ann had been married 34 years. They had 10 children 8 were still living. In 1910 Patrick was a widower, two children were living with him. Edward age 25; and Leslie age 23. In 1920 Patrick was living with his daughter Louisa. [1880 Census] Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 77D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Patrick BAKER Self M M W 35 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC Eliza BAKER Wife F M W 35 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC Andrew H. BAKER Son M S W 13 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC Asgil BAKER Son M S W 8 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC Neilly F. BAKER Dau F S W 7 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC Louesa BAKER Dau F S W 3 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC William D. BAKER Son M S W 1 NC Fa: NC Mo: NC | Baker, Patrick H. (I10988)
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| 264 | Perrin Partin never married. His will was recorded in Harnett Co., NC in which he names his nephew, Herbert Partin as Executor. Estate was valued at $13,400 personal property, and $2,500 real property. Personal property to be sold at public auction and proceeds to be equally between Herbert Partin, C. R. Partin, Dalton Partin, Ed Partin, Ora Partin, Ina Partin, Ethel Partin, Lois Partin and Ruth Harper, same being children "of my brother, G. W. Partin", and Edith Partin, Bert Partin, Runa Partin, Patrick Partin, Delmas Partin and Cora Partin, children of "my brother, B. F. Partin." To nephew L. J. Harper, Jr., home place, containing about 60 acres. Leon J. and Ruth Harper may hold said home and farm without rent until Leon J., Jr. becomes 21 years provided they pay taxes and house and farm property cultivated and repaired. | Partin, Perrin (I16532)
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| 265 | pneumonia | Jones, Allen B. (I1290)
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| 266 | Pneumonia | Baker, Clifton Samuel (I1927)
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| 267 | Pneumonia | Johnson, William Henry (I11777)
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| 268 | Posted by R.C. Richardson Surname: Johnson, Denning William A. Johnson who married Elizabeth Denning, his obituary is in the Dunn, Harnett Co. NC CENTRAL TIMES Nov. 16, 1893. [1880 Census] Census Place: Neils Creek, Harnett, North Carolina Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 104A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace W. A. JOHNSON Self M M W 64 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC Elizabeth JOHNSON Wife F M W 62 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC Louisana JOHNSON Dau F S W 24 NC Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: NC A. L. JOHNSON Son M S W 21 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC A.M. JOHNSON Son M S W 18 NC Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NC Mo: NC J. W. HOLLAND Other M S W 17 NC Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NC Mo: NC Fed HUDSON Other M S B 21 NC Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NC Mo: NC | Johnson, William A. (I13368)
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| 269 | Provided by Dennis McLeod via Internet North of Dunn, N C on Hwy. 301 | Source (S201)
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| 270 | Publication Date: January 16, 1999 Source: The News & Observer Raleigh, NC Page: Subjects: Region: Obituary: Dean, 73, of 2605 Springhill Ave., died Friday at his residence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and also the founder of Dean Upholstery Co. of Cary. He was the son of the late Prentise Coldan and Eva Baker Dean. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Carolina Pines Baptist Church. Burial, Montlawn Memorial Park. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today at Montlawn Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Reba Guy Dean; sons, Glenn Dean and Tim Dean, both of Garner; daughter, Wondra Stevens of Raleigh; brothers, Jack J. Dean of Fuquay-Varina, Coldan J. Dean of Raleigh; sisters, Louise Dean Bunn of Raleigh, Zola Dean Boyette of Garner, Clarice Dean Brown of Mississippi; five grandchildren; one great-grand-child. Also sister-in-law, Elva Dean Sauls. | Dean, Norfleet Alexander (I26940)
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| 271 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Baker, Rev. Ralph Junior (I679)
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| 272 | Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives. Microfilm. | Source (S428)
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| 273 | Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives. Microfilm. | Source (S539)
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| 274 | Rev. Richard Sankey, and thirty-five families moved from Paxtang Pennsylvania to Buffaloe River, Prince Edward Co., Virginia in the summer of 1759. A series of Indian raids and massacres, which took the lives of fourteen members of his congregation was the main reason for the migration. On October 9, 1759 he purchased 400 acres adjacent to Robert Baker's. He was the author of The Petition of Sundry Inhabitants of Prince Edward County to the President and House of Delegates of Virginia dated October 11, 1776 praying for complete religious and civil liberty and pledging loyalty to the government of the United States. | Sankey, Rev. Richard (I25285)
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| 275 | Reverend Andrew Baker, born 1749, died Lee County, Virginia, September 24, 1815, married circa 1769 to Avant, born (it is believed) October 12, 1752. Rev. Andrew Baker was an early Baptist preacher in Virginia and North Carolina. He was a soldier and chaplain in the Revolutionary War (History of Kentucky p. 13); his place of residence during the Revolution was Montgomery County. Semples History of the "Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia", mentions Baker several times, as pastor of St. Clair's Bottom Baptist Church, Smyth County, Virginia. Fox Creek Baptist Church, Grayson County, Virginia, and "History of Carolina Baptists" - Paschall, and "A History of the Ashe County, N.C., and Virginia Baptist Associations" by J. F. Fletcher, name a number of churches Rev. Andrew Baker was pastor or organizer. The following is quoted from "History North Carolina Baptists" - Paschall, Volume II, page 138: "In 1790 the Yadkin Association became a distinct body. This session was held at Eaton's Meeting House, August 28, 29 and 30 of that year. Rev. Andrew Baker preached the introductory sermon from I Cor. 1:30, 'But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption "Rev. Andrew Baker was the pastor of this new church so long as it was a branch of the Brier Creek, but upon its final organization Elder McNeill was its pastor and moderator. Elder McNeill preached for it from the beginning and before any steps were taken toward an organization, and was moderator of some of its meetings for business. The constitution, however, prepared was proposed by brother Baker. The Lewis Fork Baptist Church was organized from members from the Brier Creek Church on May 19, 1792, and its Minute Book is full from its beginning. Elder Andrew Baker was its first Moderator "The actual date of its constitution (Eaton's Church) as shown by the minutes of Eaton's Church was December 16, 1790; the ministers who assisted were Rev. William Petty and REV. ANDREW BAKER, the latter one of the ablest, wisest and most successful ministers in Wilkes County and the adjacent parts of Virginia, and already one of the leaders of the Yadkin Association." Rev. Baker's last pastorate was "Thompson's Settlement Baptist Church in Lee County, Virginia, the minutes of which show that Rev. Bakers wife, Elizabeth, joined that church by letter on "October third Saturday, Under date April 23, 1815, the minutes of this church read: "On the Sabbath, the 23rd day of April, A.D. 1815, a remarkable occurrence was transacted [Page 160] by Elder Andrew Baker, who baptized James Gilbert - in the Loan Branch, a tributary of Wallings' Creek. James Gilbert was the last male he baptized in his lifetime." And another item in said minutes reads: "Sabbath the 24th day of September, A.D. 1815 was a remarkable day in the memory of several persons, for on this day old Father Andrew Baker expired after some days of sickness, aged 66 years. He lived 22 weeks after he baptized James Gilbert and Matilda Randolph, who is the wife of William Randolph. His remains were buried in the Robert Clark's Cemetery, 7 miles SW from Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia." Semple's "Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia" states: "Among Elder Baker's last public service was the baptism in 1816 (1815) of Rev. James Gilbert." Information by Clyde N. Bunch KD4VQD@juno.com and Carol Wyatt ewyatt@wsnet.com. Children of Rev. Andrew Baker and wife, Elizabeth Avant: 1. Solomon, born April 13, 1770 2. Henry, born August 14, 1774 3. Andrew, born February 18, 1777 4. Joseph, born April 8, 1779 5. James, born January 27, 1782 6. John, born August 15, 1784 7. Nancy, born January 10, 1787 8. Elijah, born May 8, 1789 9. Martha (Patsy) born October 27, 1791, in Wilkes County, N.C. Summer's "Annals of Southwest Virginia", page 1257, gives a long list of early marriages performed in Washington County, Virginia, by the Rev. Andrew Baker. From a great deal of research done by Grace Witt Brockman, the following lineage of Elizabeth Avant, wife of Rev. Andrew Baker, is believed to be correct, though not fully documented as yet: Elizabeth Avant (Avent) born October 12, 1752, was daughter of Peter Avent, born Sussex County, N.C., died Northampton County, N.C., 1779, and his wife, Amy Massey (Joseph) of Brunswick County, Va. Peter Avent was son of Thomas Avent, born 1661, French Huguenot who came to Virginia 1698 and settled in Surrey County, Virginia, died October 31, 1757, married Margaret Elizabeth Gooch, daughter of Claiborne Gooch, son of William Gooch and Ursula Claiborne, daughter of Col. William Claiborne, first Secretary of the Colony of Virginia. CHRONICLES OF THE Scotch-Irish Settlement IN VIRGINIA EXTRACTED FROM THE ORIGINAL COURT RECORDS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY 1745-1800, CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS. page 143 Beavins (Blevins) vs. Newell--O. S. 174; N. S. 62--Bill, 27th September, 1805. In 1765 or 1768 Andrew Baker settled and made an improvement on land under the Loyal Company now in Grayson County. Several years afterwards he sold to Jeremiah Harrison, who also removed to and lived on the land for some time, and sold to James Mulkey, who settled and lived on the land and then sold to James Blevins, father of orator John Blevins, 1772. James then moved to the land, where he resided until his death, in 1801. In 1790 James Newel made an entry on the lands. George Reves deposes that Andrew Baker was the first settler on the land, in 1768. Copy of survey of 1,000 (4,400?) acres (known as the Peach Bottom) surveyed for Peter Jefferson, Thomas and David Meriwether, and Thos. Walker, 16th March, 1753. Many valuable entries, plats and surveys. | Baker, Rev. Andrew W. Jr. (I21038)
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| 276 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Cozart, Sally Wray (I26411)
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| 277 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Cozart, Pauline Holt (I26414)
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| 278 | Robert Baker, Gunsmith of Lancaster Co. m. Susanna Packer There was a Robert Baker (1675-1725) who lived in Lancaster County and was a gunsmith. His wife is given by some sources as Susanna Packer, daughter of Philip Packer and Ann Coates. This Robert is NOT the same Robert Baker ( b. abt. 1682; d. 1716) who lived in Middletown Twp., Chester (now Delaware) County, son of Joseph Baker of Edgmont, and who married Susanna Packer, daughter of Robert Packer of Philadelphia. This couple and their children are documented in Chester Monthly Meeting records, and Robert has intestate papers filed in Chester County in 1716. There is absolutely no way they can be the same people. Two different Robert Bakers; two different Susanna Packers. | Packer, Susanna (I21054)
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| 279 | Robert Baker, Sr. lived in Lancaster County, PA on Pequea Creek. He and his sons were gunsmiths in Lancaster CO, PA, VA and NC. They invented and developed the "Kentucky" Rifle and developed hand operated machines to cut the rifles in the barrel. [Samuel E. Dyke] a researcher in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This was a report given to the Kentucky Rifle's Association in 1972. It seems that the Association had employed Mr. Dyke to do some research for them. They wanted him to see if he could find out the person or persons responsible for making the first Pennsylvania Rifles or what was sometimes called the "Kentucky Rifle". Mr. Dyke in his report states; "We feel as though these early gunsmiths came into Chester, Pennsylvania, or New Castle, Delaware, from abroad and migrated up the Susquehanna River to where the Pequea flows into it and set up shop for making guns." He goes on to say that Robert Baker came into Lancaster County Court on August 15, 1719 and asked permission to erect a gun boring mill at the mouth of Pequea Creek on his land. Permission was granted. Robert Baker and his son Caleb set up their gun shop and operated it until 1728. It was at this time Robert Baker died. His son, Caleb Baker, continued to operate this gun shop until the family moved to Amelia County, Virginia. Posted by: William Baker Date: June 27, 2000 at 10:44:09 In Reply to: Re: John and William Baker, "Long Hunters" by Bill Baker of 12144 Bill, One of my great-grandfathers was Andrew Baker, born in Buckingham, England. His father was Sir Robert 1st of England. He was the Kings personal Knight. Andrews son John had a son Robert who was granted land and a gun boring mill, by the king of England, and was the first man in history to design and manufacture the Pa. riffle which later would be known as the Kentucky hog riffle. [David K. Baker] A number of Baker researchers have noted that Robert Baker and his sons were gunsmiths in Pennsylvania. I found the following information in: " Arms Makers of Pennsylvania" by Whisker, James B.. Selinsgrove: Susquehanna University Press, 1990. See pages 37-38. "Gunsmiths of Lancaster and York Counties, Pennsylvania". Lampeter; Edwin Mellen Press, Ltd., 1990. See pages 6-8. "List of Gunsmiths of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, Period 1728-1863." Grove, Charles. Journal of the Lancaster Historical Society. Vol. 72, no. 1, 1968, pages Baker, Caleb, 1719-41, Gunsmith, worked with his father, Robert Baker, on the confluence of Pequea [Pequea] Creek and the Susquehanna River, Lancaster Co. Baker, Robert (d. 1728), 1717-28, gunsmith at the confluence of Pequea Creek and the Susquehanna River, Lancaster Co. Baker, Samuel. 1717-19, worked with his brother, Robert Baker, Lancaster Co. In 1719 Robert bought out Samuel's interests. Excerpts from GUNSMITHS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA by James B. Whisker: "Nearly all studies of the Pennsylvania-Kentucky long rifle assume this distinctively American rifle was invented in Lancaster County sometime in the second quarter of the eighteenth century. We find a number of pre-Revolutionary War gunsmiths who may have made Pennsylvania-Kentucky long rifles. We have no idea what the early Baker rifles may have looked like, c. 1720. Lancaster County was formed out of Chester Co, an original county of the Province of Pennsylvania, on 10 May 1729. Several of the Baker gunsmiths in the Pequea Valley, had worked and died before the formation of the county." "ROBERT BAKER ( -1728)., gunsmith. Robert Baker was a gunsmith between 1717 and 1728 at the confluence of Pequea Creek and the Susquehanna River in Chester (now Lancaster) County. In 1719 Robert Baker took over the shop operated by his brother, Samuel Baker. Robert died intestate 19 September 1728, the Orphan's Court ordered an inventory of Robert's estate. It showed tools of the gunsmith and blacksmith. The total value of the tools in his gun barrel boring and gun shop was 295 pounds/10/7." Editors Note: Based on all information found, I believe Samuel Baker & his brother Robert Baker were probably the first gun makers in America. National Geographic Magazine stated that the Baker's invented the Pennsylvania-Kentucky Long Rifle. Unable to find the date of that article. Excerpts from A RECORD OF THE BAKER AND BUFORD FAMILIES with Allied Lines by KATHERINE BAKER JOHNSON, 1940: "The first of this family in America appears to have been Robert Baker who settled in Conestoga Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. This township became Lancaster County in 1729, as this family does not appear on the tax list of any of the other townships, it is possible that the settlement in Conestoga was the original home of the family from their arrival in America. Abner Baker, Great Grandson, states in his "Life Book", that this family came to America from England in the early part of 1700, and that three brothers, Samuel, Andrew and Caleb were gunsmiths, with a grant from the King of England to manufacture arms for the colonies. The first record we find of Robert Baker, is the administration of his estate dated Sept 13, 1728. Robert Baker died without a will and his son Caleb Baker was appointed administrator of his estate; along with these original papers at the Register's Office at the Court House in Lancaster County is the Administrators Bond; and inventory and the administrator's accounts; the bond was signed by the administrator; Joseph Higginbotham and Tobias Hendricks, sureties; and witnessed by Douglas Baker and Joshua Lowe. The inventory enumerates chattels, harvest crops, live stock, and 450 acres of land, this was signed by Tobias Hendricks, David Jones and Joseph Higginbotham, appraisers. Among the creditors were the names of Caleb Baker, Robert Baker, Jr, and Douglas Baker." Subject: BAKER RIFLES Date: 9/17/00 10:24:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: jvore@iti2.net (Jean Vore) To: BBrown7152@aol.com (BBrown7152@aol.com) I have heard that a Baker rifle was found at the Alamo. I have never seen it, but the story goes; when the historians at the Alamo were going through excess items, one of those was a Baker Rifle that went down with the Tennesseans. | Baker, Robert (I21053)
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| 280 | Samuel Brown Samuel Brown to our knowledge was a schoolteacher for the Common Schools of Cumberland Co., farmer, and pastor. These are some documentations of his name from the Minutes of the Baptist Association. 1. Muddy Spring S. Brown…..Noah Buchanan 2. To Bulah, Stephen Senter, and Samuel Brown 3. Ministering brethren present - P. W. Dowd, Samuel Brown, Lewis Pipkin, J. C. Marcom, J. S. Purify, John Purigy, D. S. Williams, S. Senter, E. Holland, J. Howell, J. Olive, J. C. Wilson, J. B. Jackson. 4. I must also mention an A. Brown from Goshen. Domestic Missions - N. A. Purify, J. P. Robertson, and A. Brown. 5. On Tracts - Elder S. Brown, W. Dawson and M. B. Royster. 6. On the state of the Jews - Elders Dupree, Williams and Brown. 7. Letter from Mount Vernon. Problems between said Church and Hepsaba Church. Committee set up: Elders John Purify, S. Brown, R. Sanders, N. Norris, and S. Senter. 8. Goshen, Elders D. Thompson, S. Sea___, S. Brown, T. Spence, A. Branch and S. Piplain. 9. Sandy Creek, Elders L. Dupree, Samuel P. Norris, G. Beckwith and S. Brown. 10. Missionary Travel Committee: D. S. Williams, J. Fowler, and S. Brown. 11. Muddy Springs E. Brown, N. Buckhannon. 12. Raleigh Association: Samuel Brown, Northington 13. Samuel Brown was on a committee where they wanted to see more youth reading a religious tract than spending their precious time in folly. 14. Cumberland Union - S. Brown. 15. Antioch - S. Brown 16. Muddy Spring S. Brown 17. Ordained Ministers S. Brown-Northington 18. Rock Spring Church two miles north of Pittsborough in Chatham Co. probably known as the Haw River Church had the following ministers from 1816 in the present order: Elders Robert T. Daniel, George Brown, Hezekiah Harman, Thomas D. Armstrong, William H. Merritt, George W. Purefoy, Jesse Sowell, and William Lineberry. 19. Juniper Springs - This church, which was formerly called Muddy Spring, is located in Harnett County, N. C. It originally belonged to the Raleigh Association; recently it united with the Sandy Creek Association. It was constituted September 26, A.D., 1812, by Elders Isaac Hicks, George Brown, Stephen Senter, Jesse Howel, Samuel Brown, John Judd, John C. Wilson, and Stephen Gilmore. Samuel Brown was also a deacon and a clerk in that church. 20. Antioch - J. H. Brown, S. A. Davis, J. S. Stone, Robert Nordan, and M. E. Wade. 21. Hector's Creek G. W. Brown 1878. | Brown, Rev. Samuel (I16573)
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| 281 | Scarlet Fever | Brown, Bertie May (I10401)
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| 282 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Gregory, Michael Wilson (I38677)
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| 297 | Served as chairman of the Court of Pleas and Quarter of Harnett County, 1855 (the first elected county official in Harnett Co.) [1880 Census] Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 80B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace George W. PEGRAM Self M W W 70 NC Occ: Farmer Fa: VA Mo: NC Chloe H. PEGRAM Dau F S W 34 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC Sarah E. PEGRAM Dau F S W 30 NC Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC Mary C. PEGRAM Dau F S W 25 NC Occ: Teaching School Fa: NC Mo: NC Jesse O QUINN Other M S W 18 NC Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC [Mark Johnson] This Indenture made this 15th day of September A. D. 1855 Between Alexander Morrison of the County of Harnett and State of North Carolina of the one part and George W. Pegram, Chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth: That for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents He the said Morrison hath given granted bargained, sold, conveyed delivered and forever set over unto the said George W. Pegram Chairman and his successor in office for the use and benefit of the County of Harnett as a part of the County Seat, a certain tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County aforesaid near the Village of Summerville and bounded as follows Viz: Beginning at a stake & Black jack supposed to be the corner of an old 100 acre survey Known as the Buie Land, thence South 66 E 7.45 chains to a stake - thence North 78 E 7.45 chains to a stake, thence North 24 E 4.72 chains, thence direct ot the Beginning Containing by Estimation fourteen acres. The rights and title of said land is hereby warranted and defended to the said Chairman his successors in office from and against him the said Morrison his heirs or any other person claiming under him or them provided the said lands are included within the county or the lines of the Town of Toomar or County Seat of Harnett and provided further that the act creating the county of Harnett be not repealed or the County Seat changed. In that event the right and title of said Lands will revert to him the said Morrison his heirs & etc In witness whereof he hereunto sets his hand and seal this day and year above written. | Pegram, George Washington (I5624)
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| 298 | Seth Cotton was still in Northampton Co. as of 15 August 1775 when he, with William Avent, witnessed a deed from Thomas Avent of Edgecombe Co. to Henry Mason of Northampton Co. of 200 acres which had fallen to him under the will of William Avent, his father [also father of Rebecca [Avent]Cotten]. Seth Cotton born 1 November 1750, son of Richard and Betty Cotton, and baptized 20 January 1750/1, Albemarle Parish register [p. 119]. Nathaniel Cotton [his paternal uncle] and Mary Weaver were among the godparents. Moved to Chatham Co., NC by 6 Feb. 1778 when Seth Cotten bought for 100 lbs, 20 acres on the south side of Cape Fear River from Richard Worthen [Chatham Co., Deeds B: 118, recorded Feb. 1778] and they remained there until their deaths. On 4 January 1812, Seth Cotten gave to his son, William Cotten 50 acres on the west side of Buckhorn Creek [Chatham Co., Deeds S:185, ackn. and rec. Feb 1812]; he made similar gifts to his sons, Gabriel and Event Cotten before he died. William Cotten had already bought 60 acres on Buckhorn Creek on 24 January 1805 from Adam Flick for $75. ackn by Gabriel Cotten as a witness and recorded Feb. 1821. It is possible that only the first two children of Seth Cotton were baptized at Albemarle Parish because he had become a Methodist; a history of the county says that the Buckhorn church was built on his land [Wade H. Hadley et al, Chatham County 1771-1971 (2nd edition, Charlotte, NC, 1976,) p. 245]. His will named as executors Parish Cross, and his son, William Cotten; after the death of his wife Rebekah the property was to be divided among his eight children, including his son, William. | Cotton, Seth (I12448)
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| 299 | Sir Walter Raleigh received a grant from Queen Elizabeth in 1584, which he used to colonize North Carolina. His first expedition in 1585 failed to establish a permanent colony. In 1587 another group tried, but the settlement vanished. The first permanent settlement was started in 1653, when groups from Virginia occupied the northern section of Albemarle Sound. Around 1746 Scottish Highlanders came to the Upper Cape Fear River in large groups. After 1770 a colony of English speaking Quakers settled in Chatham County. The Colonial Legislature passed an Act in 1754 which resulted in the political division of Bladen County, thus forming Cumberland County 1782 - Oct 23 - Grant JOHN BAKER 200 ac Beaver Creek, branch S fork New River 1787 April 25 - Between Richard Allen, Esq. Sheriff and ANDREW BAKER (Property lost by JOHN BAKER to satisfy Thomas Robins ) 200 ac mouth Roans Creek - branch New River - same granted JOHN BAKER by State 23 Oct. 1782 1790 Census: Page 38. This the first US Census taken. Baker, John NC CUMBERLAND CO. 038 1790 02-04-03-00-00 John Baker is shown as being over the age of 35 with five sons; one son over the age of 16, born before 1774,( Burwell was born about 1772, so it is posible that this John Baker was his father). John had four other sons who were under age 16, (born after 1774) three females, two daughters and his wife. Other Bakers in this Census living nearby were Archibald, Daniel, and James. (relationship unknown) ________ 1800 Census: Page 384. John is listed as being over age 45 having two sons still living at home, both of whom are between age 10 - 16. (born between 1784-1790, Burril is listed separately as head of household (over age 26). Also listed separately are Bryant (over age 26) and Archibald (over age 26). These could be John's other three boys shown on the 1790 census who are now head of their own households. ________ 1810 Census: Page 269. John "R." Baker is listed. Archibald is listed in the same district as John, Mac Kay's District. ________ 1820 Census: Page 143. John is not shown; presumed dead. Susannah is shown as head of household. ________ 1830 Census: Page 60. Susannah shows up living very close (Page 58) to John, Bryant, Burril and James. John R. Baker's probable son Burwell Baker is over 60 years old on this census. ________ | Baker, John R. (I31650)
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| 300 | smallpox | Matthews, Silas Franklin (I14883)
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