Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Curtis and Samuel Birth Dates

Curtis:
1880 Census: 7 = 1873
1900 Census: 25, July 1874
1910 Census: 33 = 1877
1920 Census: 46 = 1874
1930 Census: 54 = 1876
WWI Draft: July 17, 1873
Death Cert: Unknown on June 1, 1949
Tombstone: 7/17/1876 - 6/1/1949

Samuel:
1880 Census: 4 = 1876
1900 Census: 22, March 1878
1910 Census: 31 = 1879
1920 Census: 38 = 1882
1930 Census: Dead
WWI Draft: March 6, 1876
Death Cert: 62 (or 52?) on February 25, 1928 = 1866 (or 1876?)
Tombstone: 1876 - 1928
Yopp Funeral: 53 on February 25, 1928

Crispen Graves



Monday, March 8, 2010

Laylor Deed

Randall C. Revell and Virginia Revell to William Laylor 1842

This Deed made the 6th day of September 1842 between Samuel C. White and Mary his wife, formerly Mary Chandler, Mitchell Chandler, John G. Chandler, Levin Laylor, Randall C. Revell of Virginia, his wife formerly Virginia Laylor, Richard Deans and Kazieh, his wife, formerly Kazieh Laylor, William Green, his wife Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Laylor and Cynthia Laylor of the first part and William Laylor of the other part. Whereas a certain Levin Laylor, father of the said William Laylor did by will executed on the 23rd day of December 1819 and recorded in the county court of Accomac, devise to the said William Laylor, by the name of Garababel William Laylor to Mary Elizabeth Laylor since deceased, a certain tract and parcel of land described in said will to them and their heirs, but if they should die without issue then he devised the same to the children of his brother Arthur Laylor and Kazieh, Mary and John Chandler to be equally divided between them and said parties of the first part have a contingent interest in the aforesaid land, dependant upon the said William Laylor dying without issue, same being willing to release all their interest in said land and said will to William Laylor. Now this deed witnesses that for and in consideration of fifty dollars in hand to the parties of the first part by William Laylor, the reception whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said Samuel White and Mary his wife, the same Mary named in the said Levin Laylor’s will, John Chandler also named in said will, and my brother Authur Laylor’s children named in said will of Levin, Elizabeth, Virginia, Kazieh having since been married as above stated who are the children and heirs of Authur Laylor, above named in said Levin Laylor’s will, do by these presents, grant, bargain, sell and convey quit claim to and release unto the said William Laylor his heirs and issue, all their rights, title and interest both at law and in equity in proportion … remainder of interest in the tract of land devised to said William Laylor by his father Levin Laylor as aforementioned and situated in Accomac County, Virginia bordered on the north by the land said William Laylor purchased of Elizabeth Revell and the land of Gull Snead and William I. Riley; east by the land of James Bonewell; south by a branch of Onancock Creek, which divides it from the land of Nath Toppery and containing by estimation, one hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less, together with all the privileges appertaining thereto, in any wise appertaining or belonging to same, and to hold the above grants conveys interest and estate to him the said William J. Laylor and his heirs and issue forever, and they the parties of the first part do hereby covenant and agree to and with the said William J. Laylor and his heirs and issue that they will and their heirs shall defend the title to the above grant interest and estate to the said William J. Laylor and his heirs and issue, free and clear of the claims of themselves and their heirs and all persons, claims by or through them the children of the aforesaid Authur Laylor, but against the claims of no other persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the parties of the first part have hereto set their hands and affixed their seal the same day and year written above.

Samuel C. White Mitchell Chandler Richard Deans
Mary C. White John Chandler Keziah Deans (her mark)
Levin Laylor Cynthia Laylor (her mark)
Randall C. Revell William C. Green (his mark)
Virginia Laylor (her mark) Elizabeth C. Green (her mark)

Source: Clerk of Court, Accomac County, Virginia. Deed Book Number 32 (1842-1843) Page 327

Joseph A Deans Jr Obit

JOSEPH A. DEANS JR.
Published: August 25, 2001
Section: LOCAL, page B6
© 2001- Landmark Communications Inc.

Joseph A. Deans Jr.

PORTSMOUTH - Joseph A. Deans Jr. was called home to his final resting place on Aug. 23, 2001, after a brave and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a deacon and a member of the choir at Port Norfolk Baptist Church and also served as president of the I'Anison Sunday School Class. He was an avid golf player and for many years coached baseball for the John Tyler Little League.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Martin and his father, Joseph A. Deans Sr.

He leaves behind a loving wife of 53 years, Doris Mae Deans; four daughters, Donna Carol Foreman and husband Frank of Portsmouth, Glenda Sue Sawyer of Virginia Beach, Pamela Lynn Hathcock of Portsmouth and Josie Brooks of Portsmouth; a sister, Joyce Crawford; two nephews, Rick LeBlanc and wife Gayle and Allen Alexander; a niece, Denise Galbraith; and five grandchildren, Kimberly Doris Foreman, Frank Foreman Jr., Courtney McGowen, Cody Woodruff and Richard Brooks.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Port Norfolk Baptist Church by the Rev. James R. Woodland. Burial will follow in Churchland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the home of Josie Brooks, 3708 Mariner Ave., Portsmouth.

© 2001- Virginian-Pilot

Friday, March 5, 2010

Bowen Grave

Mount Holly Baptist Church Cemetery
Burgaw
Pender County
North Carolina, USA

Timothy T. Bowen
Birth: May 2, 1822
Death: Sep. 23, 1902

Margaret I. Bowen
Birth: Nov. 12, 1835
Death: Sep. 18, 1908

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Dardens in Oakwood



Detailed Interment Inforamtion

Name: DARDEN, MARTHA E BOWEN
Date of Birth: 00/00/1863 Date of Death: 00/00/1903
Service Date: Burial Date:
Service Notes:
Funeral Home:
Location
Section: EAST BRANCH
Division: B
Lot: 4
Plot: 2

Name: DARDEN, J G
Date of Birth: 10/29/1845 Date of Death: 10/16/1930
Service Date: Burial Date: 10/17/1930
Service Notes:
Funeral Home: HJ BROWN
Location
Section: EAST BRANCH
Division: B
Lot: 4
Plot: 3

Name: DARDEN, THOMAS R
Date of Birth: 00/00/1888 Date of Death: 00/00/1923
Service Date: Burial Date:
Service Notes:
Funeral Home:
Location
Section: EAST BRANCH
Division: B
Lot: 4
Plot: 1

Name: DARDEN, MARTHA WOMBLE
Date of Birth: Date of Death: 04/10/1939
Service Date: Burial Date: 04/11/1939
Service Notes:
Funeral Home:
Location
Section: EAST BRANCH
Division: B
Lot: 4
Plot: 4

John Green Darden

Wake County death certificate

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

John D. Brown's Parents

Duplin County death certificate:
born in Duplin County
died in Wallace, Duplin County

father: Jason Brown, born in Duplin Co.
mother: Mahala Mathews, born in Duplin Co.

also, John, Priscilla, and Margaret are all buried in:
Brice Cemetery, Duplin Co.

John's brother, J.M. Brown:


John's sister, Marenda Suson Brown:

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Schenk-Southerland

from article in Star-News, June 8, 1980
Tammy Kay Schenk Southerland
daughter of Bobby and Lorena Livingston and Carl Schenk

James Truman Southerland, Jr.
son of James Southerland and Peggy Reale

Monday, March 1, 2010

Rachael Southerland English

Rachael Southerland English
death certificate
New Hanover County



son James T. English is buried in Wilmington
findagrave memorial #45796894
"Son of Rachel Southerland and Charles English"

his death certificate
New Hanover County



1900 Census, New Hanover County, Federal Point Township
English, Charles
-------- Rachel J.
-------- Hattie M.
-------- Ely



1880 Census
Source Information:
Census Place Island Creek, Duplin, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254962
NA Film Number T9-0962
Page Number 505B

Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Charley ENGLISH Self M Male W 36 N.C. Farmer N.C. N.C.
Rachel ENGLISH Wife M Female W 32 N.C. Keeping House N.C. N.C.
James T. ENGLISH Son S Male W 12 N.C. At Home N.C. N.C.
John W. ENGLISH Son S Male W 8 N.C. N.C. N.C.
Hattie M. ENGLISH Dau S Female W 4 N.C. N.C. N.C.