Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Phebe B. Ward¹

F, b. 28 May 1801, d. 29 September 1882

Father

Daniel Ward¹ b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis¹ b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Phebe B. Ward was born on 28 May 1801 at Cove Creek, Ashe, North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 3 October 1820,her married name was Shull.²

Marriage*

She married Philip Paul Shull on 3 October 1820 at Carter, Tennessee.²

(Witness) Census

Phebe B. Ward appeared on the census of 3 October 1850 Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, in the household of Philip Paul Shull; page 143, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children and Anna Ward living with them.³

Death*

Phebe B. Ward died on 29 September 1882 at Valle Crucis, Watauga, North Carolina, at age 81.¹

Family

Philip Paul Shull b. 15 Feb 1797, d. 9 Jan 1866

Citations

[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Philip Paul Shull¹

M, b. 15 February 1797, d. 9 January 1866

Last Edited

19 Jan 2006

Birth*

Philip Paul Shull was born on 15 February 1797 at Valle Crucis, Ashe, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Phebe B. Ward, daughter of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, on 3 October 1820 at Carter, Tennessee.²

Census*

Philip Paul Shull appeared on the census of 3 October 1850 at Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, page 143, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children and Anna Ward living with them.³

Death*

He died on 9 January 1866 at Valle Crucis, Ashe, North Carolina, at age 68.¹

Family

Phebe B. Ward b. 28 May 1801, d. 29 Sep 1882

Citations

[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Thomas Ward^1,2

M, b. 1804, d. circa 1873

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

25 Dec 2006

Birth*

Thomas Ward was born in 1804 at Ashe, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Delilah (Delia) Bradley on 7 February 1829 at Carter, Tennessee.^3,4

Census*

Thomas Ward appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at District 4, Johnson, Tennessee, page 27, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 5 children at home.¹

Death*

He died circa 1873 at Bakers Gap, Johnson, Tennessee.^1,2

Family

Delilah (Delia) Bradley b. 1808, d. bt 1859 - 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Tennessee Marriage Book, Volume I, Carter County, 1795-1850, by Pollyanna Creekmore.

Delilah (Delia) Bradley^1,2

F, b. 1808, d. between 1859 and 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Delilah (Delia) Bradley was born in 1808 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 February 1829,her married name was Ward.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Thomas Ward, son of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, on 7 February 1829 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Delilah (Delia) Bradley appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 District 4, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Ward; page 27, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 5 children at home.⁴

Death*

Delilah (Delia) Bradley died between 1859 and 1860 at Johnson, Tennessee; named in her father's will in April 1859, but not present in 1860 census.^1,2

Family

Thomas Ward b. 1804, d. c 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Tennessee Marriage Book, Volume I, Carter County, 1795-1850, by Pollyanna Creekmore.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Samuel Ward^1,2

M, b. 1807, d. 25 March 1886

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Samuel Ward was born in 1807 at Ashe, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Orphie Julie Bradley on 3 August 1828 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

Samuel Ward appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 at District 31, Lee, Virginia, page 336, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 7 children at home.¹

Death*

He died on 25 March 1886 at Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; buried at the Old Ward Cemetery, Wallens Creek, Lee County.^1,2

Family

Orphie Julie Bradley b. 25 May 1810, d. 11 Jul 1894

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Early East Tennessee Marriages by Bryon & Barbara Sistler, Nashville, TN 1987.

Orphie Julie Bradley^1,2

F, b. 25 May 1810, d. 11 July 1894

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Orphie Julie Bradley was born on 25 May 1810 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 3 August 1828,her married name was Ward.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Samuel Ward, son of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, on 3 August 1828 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Orphie Julie Bradley appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 District 31, Lee, Virginia, in the household of Samuel Ward; page 336, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 7 children at home.¹

Death*

Orphie Julie Bradley died on 11 July 1894 at Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, at age 84; buried at the Old Ward Cemetery, Wallens Creek, Lee County.^1,2

Family

Samuel Ward b. 1807, d. 25 Mar 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Early East Tennessee Marriages by Bryon & Barbara Sistler, Nashville, TN 1987.

Rhoda Ward^1,2

F, b. 11 November 1810, d. 4 July 1882

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Rhoda Ward was born on 11 November 1810 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 February 1830,her married name was Bradley.^1,3

Marriage*

She married George E. Bradley on 7 February 1830 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Rhoda Ward appeared on the census of 9 November 1850 District 10, Hamilton, Illinois, in the household of George E. Bradley; page 258, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Rhoda Ward died on 4 July 1882 at Thackeray, Hamilton, Illinois, at age 71.^1,2

Family

George E. Bradley b. 10 Oct 1804, d. 7 Aug 1866

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Tennessee Marriage Book, Volume I, Carter County, 1795-1850, by Pollyanna Creekmore.

George E. Bradley^1,2

M, b. 10 October 1804, d. 7 August 1866

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

George E. Bradley was born on 10 October 1804 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rhoda Ward, daughter of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, on 7 February 1830 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

George E. Bradley appeared on the census of 9 November 1850 at District 10, Hamilton, Illinois, page 258, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

He died on 7 August 1866 at Hamilton, Illinois, at age 61.^1,2

Family

Rhoda Ward b. 11 Nov 1810, d. 4 Jul 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File, Tennessee Marriage Book, Volume I, Carter County, 1795-1850, by Pollyanna Creekmore.

John J. Ward^1,2

M, b. 1812, d. after 1887

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

John J. Ward was born in 1812 at Ashe, North Carolina; 1850 census says Tennessee, 1880 says North Carolina.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Nancy Wilson circa 1833 at Tennessee.^3,2

Death*

John J. Ward died after 1887 at Bakers Gap, Johnson, Tennessee.^1,2

Family

Nancy Wilson b. 1811, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.

Nancy Wilson^1,2

F, b. 1811, d. between 1871 and 1880

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

Nancy Wilson was born in 1811 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1833,her married name was Ward.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John J. Ward, son of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, circa 1833 at Tennessee.^1,2

Death*

Nancy Wilson died between 1871 and 1880 at Johnson, Tennessee; John had a spiffy new wife, age 29, in the 1880 census.^1,2

Family

John J. Ward b. 1812, d. a 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

William Alfred Ward^1,2

M, b. 6 February 1812, d. 13 February 1868

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

William Alfred Ward was born on 6 February 1812 at Carter, Tennessee; 1850 and 1860 censuses give age as 32 and 44, respectively.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah (Sally) Jones circa 1838 at Virginia.^1,2

Census*

William Alfred Ward appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 at District 31, Lee, Virginia, page 342, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, 4 children and Celia Ward at home.¹

Death*

He died on 13 February 1868 at Turkey Cove, Lee, Virginia, at age 56; buried at Ward Cemetery, Lee County, Virginia.^1,2

Family

Sarah (Sally) Jones b. 9 Feb 1812, d. 1 Nov 1896

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.

Sarah (Sally) Jones^1,2

F, b. 9 February 1812, d. 1 November 1896

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Sarah (Sally) Jones was born on 9 February 1812 at Lee, Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1838,her married name was Ward.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Alfred Ward, son of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, circa 1838 at Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sally) Jones appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 District 31, Lee, Virginia, in the household of William Alfred Ward; page 342, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, 4 children and Celia Ward at home.¹

Death*

Sarah (Sally) Jones died on 1 November 1896 at Turkey Cove, Lee, Virginia, at age 84; buried at Ward Cemetery, Lee County, Virginia.^1,2

Family

William Alfred Ward b. 6 Feb 1812, d. 13 Feb 1868

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

Celia Ward^1,2

F, b. 1816, d. October 1891

Father

Daniel Ward^1,2 b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Mother

Anna Curtis^1,2 b. 1772, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

Celia Ward was born in 1816 at Carter, Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 30 September 1853,her married name was France.^3,2

Marriage*

She married William Peter France on 30 September 1853 at Lee, Virginia.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Celia Ward appeared on the census of 28 July 1860 Morristown P.O., Dolan Twp., Cass, Missouri, in the household of William Peter France; page 89, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $9,540, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Celia Ward died in October 1891 at Freeman, Cass, Missouri.^1,2

Family

William Peter France b. 10 Apr 1815, d. 15 Nov 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

William Peter France^1,2

M, b. 10 April 1815, d. 15 November 1897

Last Edited

10 Aug 2005

Birth*

William Peter France was born on 10 April 1815 at Lee, Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Celia Ward, daughter of Daniel Ward and Anna Curtis, on 30 September 1853 at Lee, Virginia.^1,2

Census*

William Peter France appeared on the census of 28 July 1860 at Morristown P.O., Dolan Twp., Cass, Missouri, page 89, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $9,540, 4 children at home.¹

Death*

He died on 15 November 1897 at Cass, Missouri, at age 82.^1,2

Family

Celia Ward b. 1816, d. Oct 1891

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

Sydney L. Witherspoon^1,2

M, b. 1835

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon¹ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis¹ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

16 Aug 2005

Birth*

Sydney L. Witherspoon was born in 1835 at Wilkes, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 Hortons District, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Nancy Curtis; page 52, 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-9, and 1 female 30-40.³

(Witness) Census

Sydney L. Witherspoon appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,000, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S954] Cathy Honan, "Ancestral File-Witherspoon", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Larkin L. Witherspoon^1,2

M, b. 1837

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon¹ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis¹ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

16 Aug 2005

Birth*

Larkin L. Witherspoon was born in 1837 at Wilkes, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 Hortons District, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Nancy Curtis; page 52, 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-9, and 1 female 30-40.³

(Witness) Census

Larkin L. Witherspoon appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,000, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S954] Cathy Honan, "Ancestral File-Witherspoon", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

William Harrison Witherspoon¹

M, b. 24 February 1840, d. 22 January 1921

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon¹ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis¹ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

12 Oct 2009

Birth*

William Harrison Witherspoon was born on 24 February 1840 at Kings Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 Hortons District, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Nancy Curtis; page 52, 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-9, and 1 female 30-40.⁴

(Witness) Census

William Harrison Witherspoon appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

William Harrison Witherspoon appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Elksville P.O., Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $650, personal property valued at $13,925, 4 children and 2 laborers at home.⁵

Marriage*

William Harrison Witherspoon married Clarissa (Claracy) Pennell, daughter of Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis, on 3 June 1866 at Wilkes, North Carolina; by Jas McNeil, Minister of the Gospel; bondsman I.S. Call, witness R.M. Smith.⁶

Census*

William Harrison Witherspoon appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Jefferson Twp., Ashe, North Carolina, page 502C, occupation farmer, seven children and parents at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Jefferson Twp., Ashe, North Carolina, ED 13, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 10 children, 10 living 5 at home.⁸

Census*

He and Clarissa (Claracy) Pennell appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina, ED 26, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 44 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁹

Census

William Harrison Witherspoon appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Ashe, North Carolina, ED 29, sheet 1A, widowed, living with James' family.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 22 January 1921 at Ashe, North Carolina, at age 80; buried at Friendship Cemetery.³

DeathExp

Captain William Harrison Witherspoon, of Jefferson, was descended from John Witherspoon, and was
born near Kings creek, January 24, 1841. He was a sergeant major of the 1st N. C. Infantry, was shot
in the leg at Seven Pines in 1862, and in the forehead at Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864,
returning for duty in less than two months. He surrendered with Lee at Appomattox, after serving four
years and nine days in the Confederate army. His wife was born Clarissa Pennell in Wilkes County. In
the Spring of 1865, while seven of Stonemen's men-three negroes and four white men-were trying to
break into her father's stable near Wilkesboro, for the purpose of stealing her father's horses and
mules, she warned them that if they persisted she would shoot; and as they paid her no heed, she did
actually shoot and kill one of the white robbers, and the rest fled. Gen. Stoneman, when he heard of her
conduct, sent her a guard and complimented her highly for her courage and determination.¹¹

Family

Clarissa (Claracy) Pennell b. 20 Oct 1844, d. 9 Aug 1915

Children

Ida Lorena Witherspoon+⁷ b. 2 Apr 1867, d. 5 Oct 1945
Martha Jane Witherspoon+⁷ b. 23 Dec 1867, d. 22 Jun 1958
Mary Lilie Witherspoon+⁷ b. 1 Oct 1870, d. 25 Mar 1948
Alexander Graham Witherspoon+⁷ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 12 May 1949
Virginia Ellen (Jennie) Witherspoon+⁷ b. 25 Mar 1874, d. 19 May 1965
Romulus Pettigrew Witherspoon+⁷ b. 29 Jan 1876, d. 11 Dec 1918
Nancy Louise Witherspoon+⁷ b. 25 Nov 1877, d. 26 Feb 1960
Harvey Andrew Witherspoon+⁸ b. 30 Mar 1881, d. 12 May 1907
James Edward Witherspoon+⁸ b. 25 Mar 1883, d. 11 Oct 1980
Catherine (Kate) Anne Witherspoon+⁸ b. 7 Apr 1885, d. 13 Sep 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond no. 006204.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S950] Terry Harmon, "Terry Harmon File on Thomas & Nancy Harmon Curtis", Ancestral File.

Lucius Leroy Witherspoon^1,2

M, b. 9 March 1848, d. 30 December 1920

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon¹ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis¹ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

29 Aug 2005

Birth*

Lucius Leroy Witherspoon was born on 9 March 1848 at Wilkes, North Carolina; tends to become younger each year in census, starting with 1841 per 1850 report.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lucius Leroy Witherspoon appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Elksville P.O., Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $650, personal property valued at $13,925, 4 children and 2 laborers at home.⁴

Census*

Lucius Leroy Witherspoon appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Wilkesboro Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 133C, occupation lawyer, age given as 33 years, wife Martha 2 children Beulah & Mary, and mother-in-law last name Hall.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, sheet 15A, occupation lawyer-general practice, married 32 years, 6 children, 5 living, wife Martha, 3 children, 1 grandson and his mother-in-law, Mary Hall, age 92; age given as 61.⁶

Death*

He died on 30 December 1920 at age 72.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S954] Cathy Honan, "Ancestral File-Witherspoon", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary Jane Witherspoon^1,2

F, b. 23 September 1849, d. 5 January 1939

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon³ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis³ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

16 Aug 2005

Birth*

Mary Jane Witherspoon was born on 23 September 1849 at Wilkes, North Carolina; list as James, age 2, in 1850 census.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,000, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Witherspoon appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Elksville P.O., Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $650, personal property valued at $13,925, 4 children and 2 laborers at home.⁴

Death*

Mary Jane Witherspoon died on 5 January 1939 at age 89.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S954] Cathy Honan, "Ancestral File-Witherspoon", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Theodosia Witherspoon¹

F, b. 25 September 1853, d. 8 June 1915

Father

William Pettigrew Witherspoon¹ b. 9 Mar 1800, d. 7 Nov 1887

Mother

Nancy Curtis¹ b. 22 Aug 1807, d. 9 Jul 1902

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Theodosia Witherspoon was born on 25 September 1853 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1860 Elksville P.O., Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Pettigrew Witherspoon; page 101, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $650, personal property valued at $13,925, 4 children and 2 laborers at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1873,her married name was Tuttle.³

Married Name

As of circa 1873,her married name was Little.³

Marriage*

Theodosia Witherspoon married Richard P. Little circa 1873 at North Carolina.³

(Witness) Census

Theodosia Witherspoon appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Jefferson Twp., Ashe, North Carolina, in the household of Richard P. Little; ED 13, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 9 children 7 living, 4 and Nancy Witherspoon at home.³

Death*

Theodosia Witherspoon died on 8 June 1915 at Crumpston, Ashe, North Carolina, at age 61; buried at Jefferson Cemetery.²

Family

Richard P. Little b. Jul 1848

Children

Everett G. Little³ b. Jul 1874
William J. Little³ b. Jan 1881
Montgomery E. Little³ b. Aug 1886
Alonzo Little³ b. Jun 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Benjamin Ward¹

M, b. circa 1750, d. circa 17 April 1820

Last Edited

20 Jan 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Ward was born circa 1750 at Cumberland, Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Selah (Celey) Stewart circa 1774.¹

Tax List*

Benjamin Ward appeared on the personal property tax list of 1778 at Valentine Sevier's District, Washington, Tennessee; 356 acres; same district as David and Joshua Curtis.²

Death*

He died circa 17 April 1820 at Cove Creek, Ashe, North Carolina.¹

Family

Selah (Celey) Stewart b. b 1755, d. bt 1841 - 1850

Child

Daniel Ward+¹ b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Citations

[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
[S921] Nancy Stickley and Inez Burns Mary McCown, Washington County, Tennessee Tax Lists, page 11.

Selah (Celey) Stewart¹

F, b. before 1755, d. between 1841 and 1850

Last Edited

20 Jan 2006

Birth*

Selah (Celey) Stewart was born before 1755 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1774,her married name was Ward.¹

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Ward circa 1774.¹

Death*

Selah (Celey) Stewart died between 1841 and 1850 at Meigs, Tennessee; no death record; lived with her son Nicodemus in the 1840 Meigs census; not found in 1850 census.¹

Family

Benjamin Ward b. c 1750, d. c 17 Apr 1820

Child

Daniel Ward+¹ b. 17 Jul 1776, d. 18 Sep 1877

Citations

[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

Thomas Cottrell III¹

M, b. 1737, d. circa November 1828

Last Edited

11 Feb 2016

Birth*

Thomas Cottrell III was born in 1737 at Henrico, Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane (Jennie) Brown between 1765 and 1770 at Virginia; Thomas' wife is unproven. Her name appears as both Allison and Ellison, and she may have been a widow at the time of her marriage to Thomas (telephone conversation with Glenn Curtis, attributed to Allan Poe of Lenoir, North Carolina.)¹

Tax List*

Thomas Cottrell III appeared on the personal property tax list of 1782 at Capt. Keese's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 100 acres.²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1784 at Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 100 acres.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1787 at Wilkes, North Carolina, 1 male 21-60, 3 males under 21, 5 females.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1790 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 120, 2 males over 16, 2 males 1-15, 3 females.⁵

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1791 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 107.5 acres.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 33, 2 males and 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 536, 1 male 18-25, 1 male 45 and over, 3 slaves.⁸

Will*

He left a will on 11 March 1825 at Wilkes, North Carolina;
In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Cottrel of Wilkes County and State of North Carolina being infirm in Body, but of Sound and disposing mind and Memory, But knowing that all men must die, do make this my last Will and Testament.
To wit. I recommend my Soul to God that gave it and my Body to be decently Buried and as to what worldly Goods I have been blessed with, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner---- Viz.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Susannah Curtis my Negro woman Milley(?) and her increase from this time, together with all Property I have heretofore given or let her have.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Son John Cottrell the fifty dollars sent to him by Major William B. Lenoir, together with all the property I have heretofore given to him.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Rosannah Pauly(?) one Silver dollar together with such other Property as I have heretofore given her, which is to be her full Share of my Estate.
Item. It is my Will and desire that all my just Debts and Funeral expenses be paid out of the Remaining part of my Estate.
Item. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Susannah Curtis, my Daughter Edy Curtis, my daughter Nancy Curtis, my son John Cottrell and my son William Cottrell, all the rest and Residue of my Estate both Real and Personal, not being before mentioned to be equally divided amongst them, share and share alike.
Lastly I hereby appoint my son in law Samuel Curtis my whole and Sole Executor of this my last will and Testament.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal this llth day of March A D. 1825.

Death*

He died circa November 1828 at Wilkes, North Carolina.¹

Probate*

His estate was probated in November 1828 at Wilkes, North Carolina.⁹

NoteB*

On 13 September 1830, the five heirs to the real estate property of Thomas Cottrell sold their interests to Thomas Slater, et al.¹⁰

Family

Jane (Jennie) Brown b. c 1750, d. b 1820

Children

Susannah Cottrell+¹ b. bt 1766 - 1770, d. 8 Oct 1844
John Cottrell¹ b. 1769
Edith (Edy) Cottrell+¹ b. 1770, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Nancy Cottrell+¹ b. bt 1770 - 1774
Rosannah Cottrell¹¹ b. bt 1770 - 1790
William Wallace Cottrell Sr.+¹² b. 1779, d. c 1862

Citations

[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.
[S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1782.
[S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1784.
[S943] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Census, 1787, page 1.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1791.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S937] Will of Thomas Cottrell Book 4, page 118.
[S938] Deed Among Heirs of Thomas Cottrell Book M, page 496, Register of Deeds & Clerk of Court.
[S936] Caldwell County, "Cottrell Family Information from Caldwell County Library", Ancestral File.
[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 22.

Jane (Jennie) Brown^1,2

F, b. circa 1750, d. before 1820

Last Edited

11 Feb 2016

Birth*

Jane (Jennie) Brown was born circa 1750 at Virginia; no record.¹

Name Variation

As of circa 1750, Jane (Jennie) Brown was also known as Jane (Jennie) Allison.

Married Name

As of between 1765 and 1770,her married name was Cottrell.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Cottrell III between 1765 and 1770 at Virginia; Thomas' wife is unproven. Her name appears as both Allison and Ellison, and she may have been a widow at the time of her marriage to Thomas (telephone conversation with Glenn Curtis, attributed to Allan Poe of Lenoir, North Carolina.)¹

Death*

Jane (Jennie) Brown died before 1820 at North Carolina; no female present in 1820 census; not named in Thomas' will.^1,3

Family

Thomas Cottrell III b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828

Children

Susannah Cottrell+¹ b. bt 1766 - 1770, d. 8 Oct 1844
John Cottrell¹ b. 1769
Edith (Edy) Cottrell+¹ b. 1770, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Nancy Cottrell+¹ b. bt 1770 - 1774
Rosannah Cottrell⁴ b. bt 1770 - 1790
William Wallace Cottrell Sr.+⁵ b. 1779, d. c 1862

Citations

[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.
[S1002] The Western Star, 30 April 1903, 1.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S936] Caldwell County, "Cottrell Family Information from Caldwell County Library", Ancestral File.
[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 22.

William Wallace Cottrell Sr.¹

M, b. 1779, d. circa 1862

Father

Thomas Cottrell III¹ b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828

Mother

Jane (Jennie) Brown¹ b. c 1750, d. b 1820

Last Edited

9 Mar 2014

Birth*

William Wallace Cottrell Sr. was born in 1779 at Amherst, Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Lucy Day on 14 April 1804 at Wilkes, North Carolina; bondsman, Hugh Day; William B. Lenoir, witness.^1,2

Census*

William Wallace Cottrell Sr. appeared on the census of 1810 at Wilkesborough Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 294, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 362, 2 males 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59 and 1 female 40-49.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Yadkin Precinct, Caldwell, North Carolina, page 54, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $880, 1 grandson, William, age 12, living with them; Lucy, age 49, b. Virginia living with him.⁵

Death*

He died circa 1862 at Caldwell, North Carolina; place of burial unknown.¹

Family 1

Mary (Polly) Curtis b. bt 1776 - 1781, d. b 1830

Child

John Curtis+ b. 1804, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Family 2

Lucy Day b. 1781, d. c 1863

Children

Thomas Cottrell Cottrell⁶ b. 1807
Jane Cottrell⁶ b. c 1808
Sarah Cottrell⁶ b. c 1812, d. 15 Oct 1898
William Cottrell Jr.+⁶ b. 29 Aug 1813, d. 2 Mar 1885
Elizabeth Almira (Mira) Cottrell+ b. 1814
John Cottrell⁶ b. c 1815
James Madison Cottrell⁶ b. 20 Apr 1818

Citations

[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 22.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond No. 000164722.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S978] John O. Hawkins, "Cottrell Ancestral File (Hawkins)", Ancestral File.

Lucy Day¹

F, b. 1781, d. circa 1863

Last Edited

24 Aug 2005

Birth*

Lucy Day was born in 1781 at Bedford, Virginia; daughter of Thomas and Ann Day.¹

Married Name

As of 14 April 1804,her married name was Cottrell.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Wallace Cottrell Sr., son of Thomas Cottrell III and Jane (Jennie) Brown, on 14 April 1804 at Wilkes, North Carolina; bondsman, Hugh Day; William B. Lenoir, witness.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Lucy Day appeared on the census of 1810 Wilkesborough Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Wallace Cottrell Sr; page 294, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.³

(Witness) Census

Lucy Day appeared on the census of 1830 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Wallace Cottrell Sr; page 362, 2 males 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59 and 1 female 40-49.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lucy Day appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 Yadkin Precinct, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William Wallace Cottrell Sr; page 54, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $880, 1 grandson, William, age 12, living with them; Lucy, age 49, b. Virginia living with him.⁵

Death*

Lucy Day died circa 1863 at Caldwell, North Carolina; place of burial unknown.¹

Family

William Wallace Cottrell Sr. b. 1779, d. c 1862

Children

Thomas Cottrell Cottrell⁶ b. 1807
Jane Cottrell⁶ b. c 1808
Sarah Cottrell⁶ b. c 1812, d. 15 Oct 1898
William Cottrell Jr.+⁶ b. 29 Aug 1813, d. 2 Mar 1885
Elizabeth Almira (Mira) Cottrell+ b. 1814
John Cottrell⁶ b. c 1815
James Madison Cottrell⁶ b. 20 Apr 1818

Citations

[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 22.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond No. 000164722.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S978] John O. Hawkins, "Cottrell Ancestral File (Hawkins)", Ancestral File.

Rosannah Cottrell¹

F, b. between 1770 and 1790

Father

Thomas Cottrell III¹ b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828

Mother

Jane (Jennie) Brown¹ b. c 1750, d. b 1820

Last Edited

16 Aug 2006

Birth*

Rosannah Cottrell was born between 1770 and 1790; married Hezekiah Paisley/Pacely/Pauly (name from Thomas' will.)^1,2

Citations

[S936] Caldwell County, "Cottrell Family Information from Caldwell County Library", Ancestral File.
[S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.

Susannah Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 1792, d. 6 October 1882

Father

Samuel Curtis^1,2,3 b. 1767, d. 6 Feb 1853

Mother

Susannah Cottrell^1,2,3 b. bt 1766 - 1770, d. 8 Oct 1844

Last Edited

7 Oct 2009

Birth*

Susannah Curtis was born in 1792 at Buffalo Cove, Wilkes, North Carolina; age 65 in 1860 census; age 82 in 1870 census and age 87 in 1880 census.^4,2,1,3

Married Name

As of between 1815 and 1820,her married name was Pennell.^3,5

Marriage*

She married John Pennell between 1815 and 1820 at North Carolina.^3,5

Census*

Susannah Curtis and John Pennell appeared on the census of 28 July 1850 at Watauga, North Carolina, page 109, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, no children at home.⁶

Census

Susannah Curtis and John Pennell appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, page 140, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $3,000, personal property $4,000, no children at home, lived between Hezekiah Curtis and Harvey Pennell.⁷

Census*

Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 at Mulberry Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 82, no occupation, no real estate owned, living alone next door to Harvey.⁸

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 Wilkesboro P.O., Mulberry Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis; page 338, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, personal property $662, 7 children and Susannah Curtis Pennell at home.⁸

(Witness) Census

Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Reddis River Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis; page 194B, occupation farmer, 6 children and Susanna at home.⁷

Census

Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1880 at Reddies River Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 194, no occupation, living with Harvey.⁷

Death*

She died on 6 October 1882 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2,3

Family

John Pennell b. 1789, d. 26 Feb 1864

Children

Harvey Calvin Pennell+^3,9 b. 14 Jun 1821, d. 10 Apr 1903
Samuel Pennell+¹⁰ b. 1824, d. 5 May 1863

Citations

[S939] Will of Samuel Curtis Book 5, page 87.
[S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, page 171.
[S940] Unknown.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

John Pennell^1,2

M, b. 1789, d. 26 February 1864

Last Edited

7 Oct 2009

Birth*

John Pennell was born in 1789 at Wilkes, North Carolina; age 65 in 1860 census; tombstone at Pennell Cemetery says 1790 - 1865.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Susannah Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis and Susannah Cottrell, between 1815 and 1820 at North Carolina.^1,2

Census

John Pennell appeared on the census of 1820 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 511, 1 male under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 26-44.³

Census

He and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 28 July 1850 at Watauga, North Carolina, page 109, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, no children at home.⁴

Census*

John Pennell and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, page 140, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $3,000, personal property $4,000, no children at home, lived between Hezekiah Curtis and Harvey Pennell.⁵

Death*

John Pennell died on 26 February 1864 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

Family

Susannah Curtis b. 1792, d. 6 Oct 1882

Children

Harvey Calvin Pennell+^1,6 b. 14 Jun 1821, d. 10 Apr 1903
Samuel Pennell+⁷ b. 1824, d. 5 May 1863

Citations

[S940] Unknown.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.

Harvey Calvin Pennell^1,2

M, b. 14 June 1821, d. 10 April 1903

Father

John Pennell^1,2 b. 1789, d. 26 Feb 1864

Mother

Susannah Curtis^1,2 b. 1792, d. 6 Oct 1882

Last Edited

11 Oct 2009

Birth*

Harvey Calvin Pennell was born on 14 June 1821 at Ashe, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rachel Louisa Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis and Nancy Harmon, on 2 December 1841 at Ashe, North Carolina; bondsman David Curtis, witness G.M. Bingham.³

Census*

Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis appeared on the census of 28 July 1850 at Watauga, Watauga, North Carolina, page 109, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 4 children at home.⁴

Census

Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Wilkesboro P.O., Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, page 140, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children at home.⁵

Census

Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 at Wilkesboro P.O., Mulberry Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 338, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, personal property $662, 7 children and Susannah Curtis Pennell at home.⁶

Census

Harvey Calvin Pennell and Rachel Louisa Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Reddis River Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, page 194B, occupation farmer, 6 children and Susanna at home.⁷

Census*

Harvey Calvin Pennell appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Reddies River Twp., Wilkes, North Carolina, ED 155, sheet 3B, occcupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children and 5 grandchildren with him.⁸

Death*

He died on 10 April 1903 at Wilkes, North Carolina, at age 81; buried in the Old Pennell Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Rachel Louisa Curtis b. 5 Jan 1822, d. 12 Jun 1899

Children

John Pennell Jr.^1,5 b. 1 Dec 1842, d. 5 May 1863
Clarissa (Claracy) Pennell+^1,5 b. 20 Oct 1844, d. 9 Aug 1915
Nancy Caroline (Nannie) Pennell+^1,4 b. 23 Feb 1848, d. 22 Sep 1882
Susannah (Susan) Pennell+^1,4 b. 31 Dec 1849, d. 31 Aug 1906
Elizabeth (Bettie) Pennell^5,1 b. 30 Nov 1851, d. 24 Dec 1929
William Thomas Pennell+^1,5 b. 18 Mar 1854, d. 16 Jan 1922
Martha (Mattie) J. Pennell^1,5 b. 17 Aug 1857
James Holland Pennell+^1,5 b. 27 Jun 1859, d. 5 Oct 1935
Mary Melissa Pennell+^6,1 b. 27 Apr 1861, d. 26 Jan 1943
Laura Addeville Pennell+^1,6 b. 12 Sep 1863, d. 21 Dec 1926
Sara Ellen Pennell¹ b. 1 Feb 1864, d. Jul 1867

Citations

[S940] Unknown.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond No. 00002060.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.