Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Carl Fulton Humble^1,2

M, b. 1 March 1893, d. 5 December 1962

Father

Preston Humble¹ b. 7 May 1859, d. 26 Mar 1939

Mother

Aldena (Donna) Black¹ b. 9 Feb 1861, d. 23 Dec 1925

Last Edited

27 Sep 2012

Birth*

Carl Fulton Humble was born on 1 March 1893 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Preston Humble; ED 88, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

Marriage*

Carl Fulton Humble married Linnie McMasters on 25 December 1915 at Randolph, North Carolina.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Carl Fulton Humble registered for the draft at Liberty Twp., Route 1, Randolph, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He and Linnie McMasters appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 102, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 child at home.⁴

Census

Carl Fulton Humble and Linnie McMasters appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 13, Sheet 17A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁵

Death*

Carl Fulton Humble died on 5 December 1962 at North Carolina at age 69; buried at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.^6,7

Family

Linnie McMasters b. 1893, d. 13 Mar 1945

Children

William Fulton Humble⁴ b. 9 Oct 1917
Ruth E. Humble⁶ b. 21 Aug 1919, d. 1 Jan 1920
Louisa Humble⁸ b. 12 Oct 1922
Clarence Humble⁸ b. 7 Aug 1925
James Humble⁶ b. 23 Nov 1928, d. 25 Nov 1928
Mary Lee Humble⁸ b. 14 May 1930
Bettie Lou Humble⁶ b. 19 Mar 1932, d. 26 Mar 1933
Richard C. Humble⁸ b. 23 Nov 1933, d. 3 Jul 1994
Dorothy Lucille Humble⁸ b. 21 Feb 1935
Shirley Jean Humble⁸ b. 17 Aug 1936
Clifford Odell Humble⁸ b. 29 Nov 1937

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

William Arthur Smith¹

M, b. 10 July 1891, d. 31 December 1977

Last Edited

5 Feb 2007

Birth*

William Arthur Smith was born on 10 July 1891 at North Carolina.²

Marriage*

He married Swanna Humble, daughter of Preston Humble and Aldena (Donna) Black, on 15 September 1912 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Death*

William Arthur Smith died on 31 December 1977 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 86; buried at the Fairview Cemetery in Randolph County.^2,3

Family

Swanna Humble b. 11 Mar 1891, d. 25 Jan 1992

Children

Mamie Louise Smith⁴ b. 10 Jan 1924
Dona Ann Smith⁴ b. 4 Feb 1929
Elsie Lee Smith⁴ b. 22 May 1931

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Fairview.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Linnie McMasters¹

F, b. 1893, d. 13 March 1945

Last Edited

27 Sep 2012

Birth*

Linnie McMasters was born in 1893 at North Carolina.^2,3

Married Name

As of 25 December 1915,her married name was Humble.¹

Marriage*

She married Carl Fulton Humble, son of Preston Humble and Aldena (Donna) Black, on 25 December 1915 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Census

Linnie McMasters and Carl Fulton Humble appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 102, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 child at home.²

Census*

Linnie McMasters and Carl Fulton Humble appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 13, Sheet 17A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Linnie McMasters died on 13 March 1945 at Randolph, North Carolina; buried at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.^5,3

Family

Carl Fulton Humble b. 1 Mar 1893, d. 5 Dec 1962

Children

William Fulton Humble² b. 9 Oct 1917
Ruth E. Humble³ b. 21 Aug 1919, d. 1 Jan 1920
Louisa Humble⁶ b. 12 Oct 1922
Clarence Humble⁶ b. 7 Aug 1925
James Humble³ b. 23 Nov 1928, d. 25 Nov 1928
Mary Lee Humble⁶ b. 14 May 1930
Bettie Lou Humble³ b. 19 Mar 1932, d. 26 Mar 1933
Richard C. Humble⁶ b. 23 Nov 1933, d. 3 Jul 1994
Dorothy Lucille Humble⁶ b. 21 Feb 1935
Shirley Jean Humble⁶ b. 17 Aug 1936
Clifford Odell Humble⁶ b. 29 Nov 1937

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Mary F. Black¹

F, b. 12 November 1851, d. 12 August 1853

Father

George Black b. 1823, d. Feb 1878

Mother

Frances M. (Fanny) Curtis b. 12 Nov 1827, d. 18 Sep 1874

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

Mary F. Black was born on 12 November 1851 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Death*

She died on 12 August 1853 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 1; buried at Richland Lutheran Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Richland Lutheran Church.

Martha Burke¹

F, b. August 1894

Father

William D. Burke¹ b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 27 Dec 1934

Mother

Rosa Octava Black¹ b. 11 Jan 1864, d. 7 Dec 1928

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

Martha Burke was born in August 1894 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

William Jennings Bryant Burke^1,2

M, b. 2 September 1896

Father

William D. Burke¹ b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 27 Dec 1934

Mother

Rosa Octava Black¹ b. 11 Jan 1864, d. 7 Dec 1928

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

William Jennings Bryant Burke was born on 2 September 1896 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 William Jennings Bryant Burke registered for the draft at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Revolution Cotton Mills in Greensboro.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Robert Burke¹

M, b. 1904

Father

William D. Burke¹ b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 27 Dec 1934

Mother

Rosa Octava Black¹ b. 11 Jan 1864, d. 7 Dec 1928

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

Robert Burke was born in 1904 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William D. Burke; ED 104, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Fannie Burke¹

F, b. 1907

Father

William D. Burke¹ b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 27 Dec 1934

Mother

Rosa Octava Black¹ b. 11 Jan 1864, d. 7 Dec 1928

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

Fannie Burke was born in 1907 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William D. Burke; ED 104, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Alice Martitia Witty^1,2,3

F, b. 24 January 1865, d. 4 August 1915

Last Edited

19 Jun 2008

Birth*

Alice Martitia Witty was born on 24 January 1865 at North Carolina; daughter of W. B. Witty and Mary Gussett.^1,2,4

Married Name

As of 18 January 1903,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis, son of James Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Scott, on 18 January 1903 at the Bride's Home, Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina; by C. T. Weatherly, J.P.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Alice Martitia Witty appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

Death*

Alice Martitia Witty died on 4 August 1915 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 50; buried at the Moriah United Methodist Church Cemetery.^3,5

Family

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Children

Mary Curtis¹ b. 1905
Ernest Howard Curtis¹ b. 2 Aug 1908, d. 15 Dec 1974

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Moriah United Methodist Church Cemetery.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Moriah United Methodist Church.

Mary Curtis¹

F, b. 1905

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis¹ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Alice Martitia Witty¹ b. 24 Jan 1865, d. 4 Aug 1915

Last Edited

8 Sep 2006

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born in 1905 at North Carolina; Randolph or Guilford.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.²

Census*

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation laborer-overall factory, single, living with siblings.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ernest Howard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 2 August 1908, d. 15 December 1974

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis¹ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Alice Martitia Witty¹ b. 24 Jan 1865, d. 4 Aug 1915

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Ernest Howard Curtis was born on 2 August 1908 at North Carolina; Randolph or Guilford.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ernest Howard Curtis appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Ernest Howard Curtis married Margaret Baynes between 1930 and 1940.²

Census*

Ernest Howard Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation farm laborer, single, living with siblings.⁵

Death*

He died on 15 December 1974 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 66; widowed; buried at Moriah Methodist Church Cemetery.²

Family

Margaret Baynes b. 30 Apr 1914, d. 27 Jun 1973

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Minnie Elizabeth Bean^1,2

F, b. 19 April 1881, d. 19 April 1963

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Minnie Elizabeth Bean was born on 19 April 1881 at Randolph, North Carolina; daughter of Cicero Bean and Amy Williams.^1,3,2

Married Name

As of 28 April 1917,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis, son of James Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Scott, on 28 April 1917 at Randolph, North Carolina; Minnie Beane.¹

(Witness) Census

Minnie Elizabeth Bean appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Minnie Elizabeth Bean appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Central Falls, Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 15, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $1,400, 1 child at home.¹

Death*

Minnie Elizabeth Bean died on 19 April 1963 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 82; buried at Giles Chapel United Methodist Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Child

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis¹ b. 24 Apr 1918

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Giles.

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis^1,2

F, b. 24 April 1918

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis³ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Minnie Elizabeth Bean³ b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 19 Apr 1963

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis was born on 24 April 1918 at Guilford, North Carolina.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Central Falls, Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 15, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $1,400, 1 child at home.³

Married Name

As of 20 December 1935,her married name was Everhart.²

Marriage*

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis married C. B. Everhart on 20 December 1935 at Randolph, North Carolina.²

Family

C. B. Everhart b. bt 1910 - 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

C. B. Everhart¹

M, b. between 1910 and 1920

Last Edited

23 Jan 2006

Birth*

C. B. Everhart was born between 1910 and 1920.¹

Marriage*

He married Minnie Mary Inez Curtis, daughter of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis and Minnie Elizabeth Bean, on 20 December 1935 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Family

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis b. 24 Apr 1918

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Ruth Bernice Pilkenton^1,2

F, b. 23 August 1894, d. 17 August 1959

Last Edited

2 Mar 2008

Birth*

Ruth Bernice Pilkenton was born on 23 August 1894 at North Carolina; daughter of Joseph E. Pilkington and Caroline Mullinax; from death certificate; cemetery marker transcription is 1895.^3,2,4

Married Name

As of 26 August 1914,her married name was Curtis.^5,6

Marriage*

She married Louis Monroe Curtis, son of Zeno Worth Curtis and Margaret E. Curtis, on 26 August 1914 at Randolph, North Carolina.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Ruth Bernice Pilkenton appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Louis Monroe Curtis; ED 104, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁷

(Witness) Census

Ruth Bernice Pilkenton appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Louis Monroe Curtis; ED 14, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,500, no children.³

Obit

Ruth Bernice's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 17 August 1959:
Mrs. Ruth Bernice Curtis, 64, of Randleman, died early this morning in an Asheboro after a critical illness of two weeks. She formerly lived in Franklinville. Surviving are two brothers, H.M. Pilkenton, of Laurens, S.C., Benny C. Pilkenton, of Franklinville; one sister, Mrs. E.N. Jones of Greensboro; two half sisters, Mrs. Craven of Gibsonville; Mrs. Bessie Rains, of High Point. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the Franklinville Methodist church with the Rev. Ray Hahn officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.⁸

Death*

She died on 17 August 1959 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 64; buried at the Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery.^9,2

Family

Louis Monroe Curtis b. 7 Jun 1870, d. 30 Jun 1945

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 19820, 1930.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Franklinville United Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 46, page 95.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

David Anderson Curtis¹

M, b. 17 September 1806, d. 24 February 1883

Father

Jesse York Welborn b. 27 Dec 1779, d. 7 Sep 1835

Mother

Judy Curtis b. c 1787, d. c 27 Apr 1849

Last Edited

4 Aug 2008

Birth*

David Anderson Curtis was born on 17 September 1806 at Randolph, North Carolina; cemetery reading is 19 September; may be date of burial.^1,2

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1826 at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 25 acres valued at $85, 0 polls.³

NoteB*

On 1 October 1826, Nancy Marley was examined by Justices James Scotten and John B. Troy and stated that Anderson Curtis was the father of her unborn child. David's bond was posted by George Black and Jesse Pugh. The child's name is not given in the court documents, but is believed to be Alvina Nancy Ann, who went by the name Curtis, rather than Marley.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1827 at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 25 acres valued at $85; 0 polls, presumably because he was under 21.⁵

Marriage*

He married Tabitha Staley on 3 November 1827 at Randolph, North Carolina; Balaam Campbell, bondsman, Jno B. Troy, witness.^6,7

Tax List*

David Anderson Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1828 at Capt. Ward's District, on Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 85 acres, 1 white poll.⁸

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1829 at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 25 acres valued at $45, 1 poll.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1830 at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 25 acres valued at $85, 1 poll.¹⁰

Census*

He and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 1830 at 2nd. Regiment, Randolph, North Carolina, page 65, 1 male under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, possibly another female 30-39.¹¹

Census

David Anderson Curtis and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 1840 at Morgan, Indiana, page 615, 3 males under 5, 2 females, 5-9, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.¹²

Census

David Anderson Curtis and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 13 November 1850 at Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, page 466, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,300, 8 children at home.⁶

Census

David Anderson Curtis and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 at Stilesville, P.O., Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, page 815, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $9,500, personal $3,205, 8 children at home.¹³

Census

David Anderson Curtis and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at Hall P.O., Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, page 311, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $35,000, personal $2,000, 3 children at home.¹⁴

Census

David Anderson Curtis and Tabitha Staley appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, page 53D, occupation farmer, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren; Noah Fletcher, age 20, listed as a grandson and appears to be the son of Susan Lewallen and Vardiman Fletcher, no explanation of the relationship. Both David and Tabitha reported they were unable to read or write.¹⁵

NoteB*

On 31 March 1881, the Martinsville Republican reported "David A. Curtis Sr. is very sick with dropsy of the heart and is not likely to recover. He is about 74 years old."¹⁶

NoteB

On 24 February 1883, the Martinsville Republican reported "David A. Curtis Sr. is in very feeble health. The doctors say he can not recover. He is one of the oldest men in this part of the county and owns about 2,000 acres of land."¹⁷

Death*

David Anderson Curtis died on 24 February 1883 at Morgan, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Crown Center Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

David Anderson's obituary was published in the Martinsville Republican on 26 February 1883:
David A. Curtis Sr., one of the oldest and wealthiest men in this part of the township, died at his home on Saturday, February 24th. Mr. Curtis was born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1806 and was married to Tabitha Staley in 1827. In the same year, he moved to Morgan County. He was the father of 13 children: Calvin, Wesley, Peter, Elijia, David Jr., Mrs. A.J. Baldwin, Mrs. Geo. Warmoth, and Tabitha. All live in the same neighborhood. The other five have gone on before to meet their Savior. He had thirty grandchildren, all of whom are living in the same neighborhood. [Note: He moved in 1837.]
He joined the Christian Church at Mt. Tabor 30 years ago, and was one of its charter members. He has lived a Christian life ever since and died in the triumph of a living faith. One by one the old settlers who felled the forest and cleared the beautiful farms of this country are passing away, giving up their places to a younger generation. The luxuries of life we now enjoy are principally due to the old heroes who spent their lives in hardships and toil, and glowing farms laden with grain at the present day are the fruits of their labor. Mr. C. had by strict economy and hard accumulated considerable wealth. The poor always found in him a friend, and the rich always found accommodations at his hand. The church loses one of its helpers and the people a true American citizen. The sick will loose a friend and his aged and afflicted wife will loose his counsel. But they will soon meet again in a better world than this. His funeral was preached by Elder Eli Pruitt, at Mt. Tabor, on the Sunday following. Mr. Pruitt dwelt for a considerable length of time on the resurrection of the dead. A large crowd of people attended the burial. Little Point, Feb. 26, 1883.^18,19

(Witness) Bio

DAVID A CURTIS (deceased) was born in Randolph County, N. C., September 17, 1806, and was the eldest of the two sons and one daughter of Jesse W. and Judy Curtis, natives of North Carolina and of English extraction. Our subject was reared to farming with but little education. He married, after becoming of age, Miss Tabitha Staley, who proved a faithful spouse for fifty-six years. In 1837, Mr. Curtis moved to this State and located on Government land, where he built a cabin and preceeded to found a home, in which, after some years of discouragement and toil, he succeeded. On the morning of February 24, 1883, he arose well, ate a usual breakfast, and died peacefully soon after, his wife and daughter supposing him to be asleep. He was an industrious and successful man, and at one period owned 1,750 acres. He was the father of fourteen children, eleven of whom lived to maturity. He was an upright man and honored citizen, a Democrat in politics, and a Patron of Husbandry. Mrs. Curtis yet survives, aged seventy-six. Mr. Curtis was a member of the Christian Church, and Mrs. Curtis now adheres to the same denomination. Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884, page 299.²⁰

Family 1

Nancy Marley b. c 1810

Child

Alvina Nancy Ann Curtis+⁴ b. 1827

Family 2

Tabitha Staley b. Dec 1808, d. 30 Dec 1890

Children

Calvin Curtis+¹¹ b. 26 Apr 1828, d. 18 Sep 1902
Wesley Hiram Curtis+⁶ b. 25 Sep 1829, d. 1 Jan 1892
Maria Curtis² b. 29 Jun 1830, d. 26 Apr 1849
Judy Curtis² b. 21 Jan 1833, d. 1 Dec 1843
Andrew J. Curtis² b. 12 Apr 1837, d. 1 Sep 1841
Peter Staley Curtis+⁶ b. 12 Dec 1837, d. 29 Oct 1913
Emezire D. (Emaziah) (Bucker) Curtis+⁶ b. 27 Jul 1839, d. 10 Jan 1906
Adam C. Curtis² b. Apr 1841, d. 8 Oct 1841
Tabitha Curtis⁶ b. 3 Jan 1843, d. 11 Jan 1926
Polly Curtis+⁶ b. 16 Mar 1844, d. 21 Dec 1862
Margaret Curtis+⁶ b. Jan 1846, d. 20 Apr 1912
Nancy Curtis+⁶ b. 1 Dec 1848, d. 1 Apr 1929
Elizabeth Curtis¹³ b. 21 Jul 1850, d. 28 Jan 1890
David A. Curtis+¹³ b. 26 Jul 1852, d. a 1930

Citations

[S890] Editor Charles Blanchard, Morgan Monroe Brown County Histories 1884.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Crown Center Cemetery.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1826.
[S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1827.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1828.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1829.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1111] Donald and Donna McGuire, Morgan County Newspaper Abstracts, page 134.
[S1111] Donald and Donna McGuire, Morgan County Newspaper Abstracts, page 8.
[S1111] Donald and Donna McGuire, Morgan County Newspaper Abstracts, page 12.
[S1326] Reporter Times.
[S890] Editor Charles Blanchard, Morgan Monroe Brown County Histories 1884, page 299.

George Black¹

M, b. 1 May 1750, d. 26 March 1817

Last Edited

13 Jan 2007

Birth*

George Black was born on 1 May 1750.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Stephens on 5 September 1787 at Guilford, North Carolina; no evidence this the right spouse, further research.²

Census*

George Black appeared on the census of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 285, 1 male over 16, 3 males and 3 females under 16.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 304, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-15, 2 males and 2 females 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 1 female over 45.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 158, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-15, 2 males and 2 females 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female 26-44.⁵

Will*

He left a will on 29 August 1815 at Randolph, North Carolina; names sons Peter, John and George, daughters Christinia, Margaret, Mary, Caty, Barbary, Molly and Betsy, witnessed by Eli Brower and David Kaisers; proven May 1817 by Eli Brower.⁶

Death*

He died on 26 March 1817 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 66; buried at Richland Lutheran Church Cemetery.¹

Family 1

Children

George Black+⁷ b. c 1785
John Black+¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Family 2

Mary Stephens b. bt 1750 - 1760

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Richland Lutheran.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Will Book 4, page 412.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1840.

George Black¹

M, b. circa 1785

Father

George Black¹ b. 1 May 1750, d. 26 Mar 1817

Last Edited

5 Feb 2007

Birth*

George Black was born circa 1785 at North Carolina; both males in the 1800 and 1810 censuses were listed as age 16-25.¹

(Witness) Will

He witnessed the will of George Black on 29 August 1815 at Randolph, North Carolina; names sons Peter, John and George, daughters Christinia, Margaret, Mary, Caty, Barbary, Molly and Betsy, witnessed by Eli Brower and David Kaisers; proven May 1817 by Eli Brower.²

Marriage*

George Black married Nancy Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Martha Allred, on 9 October 1816 at Randolph, North Carolina.³

(Witness) NoteB

On 22 November 1818, George Black, guardian of Lilly and Sally Curtis, filed a report on their portion of the estate of their father, John Curtis.⁴

NoteB*

In February 1823, George Black, guardian of Lilly Ann Curtis, filed a report or her estate.⁵

Census*

George Black and Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Second Regiment, Randolph, North Carolina, page 65, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 40-49, 1 female 50-59.⁶

Census

George Black appeared on the census of 1840 at Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 103, 2 males and 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 50-59; apparently widowed.⁶

Family

Nancy Curtis b. c 1789, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Children

Peter Black+⁷ b. 12 Sep 1818, d. 31 Oct 1864
Belinda Black+⁸ b. c 1819, d. c 1844
Thomas Black+⁷ b. 21 Mar 1821, d. 29 Jun 1887
George Black+⁷ b. 1823, d. Feb 1878

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1790-1840.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Will Book 4, page 412.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, document dated 22 November 1818.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, document dated February 1823.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Winter 1986, page 23, "1844, a Year of Distress."

John Black¹

M, b. 3 April 1827, d. 22 October 1899

Father

John Black¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

5 Feb 2007

Birth*

John Black was born on 3 April 1827 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

Census*

He appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 at Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, page 333b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $450, 3 siblings living with him and Henry was next door.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 at Greensboro P.O., Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, page 30, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, single, 3 sisters living with him.³

Marriage*

He married Sarah Ann Hudson on 2 May 1861 at Guilford, North Carolina; Thomas Stafford, bondsman.^3,4,5

Census

John Black appeared on the census of 25 August 1870 at Westminster P.O., Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 124b, occupation farmer, real estate value at $800, 4 children at home.⁶

Census*

He and Sarah Ann Hudson appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 135D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁷

Death*

John Black died on 22 October 1899 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 72; buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery at Kimesville.²

Family

Sarah Ann Hudson b. 8 Mar 1836, d. 6 Feb 1918

Children

Margaret Frances Black⁶ b. 1862
William Black⁶ b. 1865
Annie Jane Black⁶ b. 1866
Calvin J. Black⁶ b. 1869, d. 2 Nov 1940
Selis Black⁷ b. 1874

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Frances Black¹

F, b. 1813

Father

John Black¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

5 Feb 2007

Birth*

Frances Black was born in 1813 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Black; page 333b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $450, 3 siblings living with him and Henry was next door.¹

(Witness) Census

Frances Black appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Greensboro P.O., Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Black; page 30, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, single, 3 sisters living with him.²

Married Name

As of 26 December 1866,her married name was Greeson.²

Marriage*

Frances Black married David S. Greeson on 26 December 1866 at Guilford, North Carolina; John A. Coble, bondsman; William Coble, witness.²

Census

Frances Black and David S. Greeson appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at Westminster P.O., Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 123, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, no children.³

Family

David S. Greeson b. 1800

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Catharine Black¹

F, b. 1825

Father

John Black¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

25 Jan 2006

Birth*

Catharine Black was born in 1825 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Henry Black^1,2

M, b. 1815, d. 1881

Father

John Black¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

5 Feb 2007

Birth*

Henry Black was born in 1815 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Guilford, North Carolina, page 260, age 20-30, no one else in household.³

Marriage*

He married Sarah (Sally) Efland on 5 May 1843 at Guilford, North Carolina; Levi E. Phlin, bondsman.⁴

Census*

Henry Black appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 at Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, page , occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $450, 3 children at home.¹

Census

He and Sarah (Sally) Efland appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, page 40b, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Henry Black and Sarah (Sally) Efland appeared on the census of 29 August 1870 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 125, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,750, 7 children at home. The names of the children listed in the 1880 census as being born between 1860 and 1870 and not present in the 1870 household; further research eeded.⁶

Census*

Henry Black and Sarah (Sally) Efland appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 135C, occupation blacksmith, 5 children at home.⁷

Death*

Henry Black died in 1881 at Guilford, North Carolina; buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery.⁸

Family

Sarah (Sally) Efland b. 1824, d. 1897

Children

Henry Monroe Black+¹ b. 1842, d. 2 Oct 1908
Celanne Black¹ b. 1844
John Black+¹ b. 6 Jan 1847, d. 15 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Black⁵ b. 1851
Sarah A. Black⁵ b. 1853
Peter Black⁷ b. 9 Jun 1853, d. 19 Dec 1945
M. Black⁵ b. 1859
Eliza A. Black⁷ b. 1863
Leudora C. Black⁷ b. 1863
Cornelia A. Black⁷ b. 1865
Alfred C. Black⁷ b. 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist.

Sarah (Sally) Efland¹

F, b. 1824, d. 1897

Last Edited

6 Feb 2007

Birth*

Sarah (Sally) Efland was born in 1824 at North Carolina.

Married Name

As of 5 May 1843,her married name was Black.²

Marriage*

She married Henry Black, son of John Black and Mary (Polly) Curtis, on 5 May 1843 at Guilford, North Carolina; Levi E. Phlin, bondsman.²

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sally) Efland appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Henry Black; page , occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $450, 3 children at home.³

Census

Sarah (Sally) Efland and Henry Black appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, page 40b, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.⁴

Census

Sarah (Sally) Efland and Henry Black appeared on the census of 29 August 1870 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 125, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,750, 7 children at home. The names of the children listed in the 1880 census as being born between 1860 and 1870 and not present in the 1870 household; further research eeded.⁵

Census*

Sarah (Sally) Efland and Henry Black appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 135C, occupation blacksmith, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Sarah (Sally) Efland died in 1897 at Guilford, North Carolina; buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church; date of birth transcribed as 1842; it should be 1824, unless this is the wrong record.⁷

Family

Henry Black b. 1815, d. 1881

Children

Henry Monroe Black+³ b. 1842, d. 2 Oct 1908
Celanne Black³ b. 1844
John Black+³ b. 6 Jan 1847, d. 15 Apr 1928
Elizabeth Black⁴ b. 1851
Sarah A. Black⁴ b. 1853
Peter Black⁶ b. 9 Jun 1853, d. 19 Dec 1945
M. Black⁴ b. 1859
Eliza A. Black⁶ b. 1863
Leudora C. Black⁶ b. 1863
Cornelia A. Black⁶ b. 1865
Alfred C. Black⁶ b. 1869

Citations

[S1255] Laura Henderson, "Henderson Family History", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist.

Henry Monroe Black^1,2

M, b. 1842, d. 2 October 1908

Father

Henry Black¹ b. 1815, d. 1881

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Efland¹ b. 1824, d. 1897

Last Edited

6 Feb 2007

Birth*

Henry Monroe Black was born in 1842 at Guilford, North Carolina; cemetery marker reads age 66 years on 2 October 1908.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Henry Black; page , occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $450, 3 children at home.¹

Birth

Henry Monroe Black was born in 1852 at Guilford, North Carolina.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Henry Black and Sarah (Sally) Efland; page 40b, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Henry Monroe Black married Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith, daughter of Adam Smith and Caroline Rose, on 5 February 1868 at Guilford, North Carolina.^5,2

Census*

Henry Monroe Black and Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina.⁶

Census

Henry Monroe Black and Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 89, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 32 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁷

Death*

Henry Monroe Black died on 2 October 1908 at Guilford, North Carolina; buried at the Smithwood United Church of Christ Cemetery.³

Family

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith b. 11 Feb 1851, d. 22 Oct 1925

Children

Thomas Schyler Black⁶ b. 21 Aug 1868, d. 14 Apr 1953
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Vashti Black+⁶ b. 7 Nov 1874, d. 9 Oct 1952
Hettie L. Black⁷ b. Oct 1887, d. 7 Jun 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Smithwood.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Celanne Black¹

F, b. 1844

Father

Henry Black¹ b. 1815, d. 1881

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Efland¹ b. 1824, d. 1897

Last Edited

25 Jan 2006

Birth*

Celanne Black was born in 1844 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Henry Black; page , occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $450, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

John Black¹

M, b. 6 January 1847, d. 15 April 1928

Father

Henry Black¹ b. 1815, d. 1881

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Efland¹ b. 1824, d. 1897

Last Edited

7 Feb 2007

Birth*

John Black was born on 6 January 1847 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

John Black appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Henry Black and Sarah (Sally) Efland; page 40b, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

John Black married Martha Ann Steel, daughter of William Steel, on 27 February 1868 at Guilford, North Carolina; by J.M. Hancok, Cl.⁴

Census*

John Black and Martha Ann Steel appeared on the census of 21 September 1870 at Longs Mill P.O., Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 388b, occupation farmer, 1 child, living with William Steel, a miller.⁵

Census

John Black and Martha Ann Steel appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 16B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁶

Census

John Black and Martha Ann Steel appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, ED 6, sheet 9B, occupation none, 3 children worked at the cotton mill, renting, married 39 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁷

Death*

John Black died on 15 April 1928 at Alamance, North Carolina, at age 81; no North Carolina death record; buried at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery at Kimesville.²

Family

Martha Ann Steel b. 8 Dec 1842, d. 1 Sep 1920

Children

William H. Black⁵ b. 1869
Ida Lee Black⁶ b. 1871
Sallie Black⁶ b. May 1872
John Thomas Black⁶ b. 1875, d. 24 Feb 1945
Annie Black+⁶ b. 1877
George W. Black⁶ b. 1879
Maggie Black⁷ b. May 1883
James Black⁷ b. Apr 1885

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Rebecca Black¹

F, b. 1823

Father

John Black¹ b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

25 Jan 2006

Birth*

Rebecca Black was born in 1823 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Black appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Greensboro P.O., Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Black; page 30, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, single, 3 sisters living with him.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

David Black^1,2

M, b. 10 April 1810, d. 27 November 1886

Father

John Black^1,2 b. 1786, d. 28 Jan 1850

Mother

Mary (Polly) Curtis^1,2 b. 1788, d. 25 Jul 1845

Last Edited

18 Dec 2006

Birth*

David Black was born on 10 April 1810 at Randolph, North Carolina.^3,2,4

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Guilford, North Carolina, page 260, age 20-30, no one else in household.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret (Peggy) Staley circa 1843 at North Carolina; no marriage record found.^5,2

Census

David Black appeared on the census of 6 November 1850 at Southern District, Alamance, North Carolina, page 44, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $450, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Alamance, North Carolina, page 62, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Patterson Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, page 124B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Patterson Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, page 22A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁸

Death*

He died on 27 November 1886 at Alamance, North Carolina, at age 76; buried at Richland Lutheran Church Cemetery.⁴

Family

Margaret (Peggy) Staley b. 27 Sep 1812, d. 18 Nov 1909

Children

Polly Black b. 1845
Nancy Black⁵ b. 1848
Margaret J. Black⁶ b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1860.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Richland Lutheran Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Stephens¹

F, b. between 1750 and 1760

Last Edited

25 Jan 2006

Birth*

Mary Stephens was born between 1750 and 1760.¹

Married Name

As of 5 September 1787,her married name was Black.¹

Marriage*

She married George Black on 5 September 1787 at Guilford, North Carolina; no evidence this the right spouse, further research.¹

Family

George Black b. 1 May 1750, d. 26 Mar 1817

Citations

[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith^1,2

F, b. 11 February 1851, d. 22 October 1925

Father

Adam Smith² b. 7 Nov 1817, d. 30 Dec 1901

Mother

Caroline Rose² b. 12 Aug 1829, d. 14 Nov 1920

Last Edited

6 Feb 2007

Birth*

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith was born on 11 February 1851 at North Carolina; cemetery marker is transcribed as "Thursian."^1,3

Married Name

As of 5 February 1868,her married name was Black.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Henry Monroe Black, son of Henry Black and Sarah (Sally) Efland, on 5 February 1868 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,4

Census*

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith and Henry Monroe Black appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina.⁵

Census

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith and Henry Monroe Black appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 89, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 32 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁶

Death*

Thersia (Thursey) Ann Smith died on 22 October 1925 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 74; buried at the Smithwood United Church of Christ Cemetery.^3,7

Family

Henry Monroe Black b. 1842, d. 2 Oct 1908

Children

Thomas Schyler Black⁵ b. 21 Aug 1868, d. 14 Apr 1953
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Vashti Black+⁵ b. 7 Nov 1874, d. 9 Oct 1952
Hettie L. Black⁶ b. Oct 1887, d. 7 Jun 1917

Citations

[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1255] Laura Henderson, "Henderson Family History", Ancestral File.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Smithwood.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.