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2	Enlisted served as a Private in Jackson Co, Bennetts Co (Co. E. 34th GA RGT Vol. INF, Army of Tenn.) Later in Co. E. 159th GA RGT. Captured at Nashville Tenn. Dec 16, 1864. Discharged from service at Camp Chase Ohio June 12 1865. (source The War Dept)Went back to Georgia to study medicine and later went to Miss where he married the second time. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gajackso/ga34rdinfe.htm Wills, John M. V. ----Private June 14,1862. Captured at Nashville, Tenn. December 16, 1864. Released at Camp Chase, O. June 12, 1865. Wills, Abner J. ----Private May 13, 1862. No later record in this company. Appointed Ensign of Co. G, 4th Regiment Ga. State Guards Cavalry August 4, 1863. No later record. Wills, John M. V. ----Private June 14,1862. Captured at Nashville, Tenn. December 16, 1864. Released at Camp Chase, O. June 12, 1865. John M. V. Wills Residence Jackson County GA; Enlisted on 6/14/1862 as a Private. On 6/14/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. GA 34th Infantry (date and method of discharge not given) He was listed as: * POW 12/16/1864 Nashville, TN * Oath of Allegiance 6/12/1865 Camp Chase, OH * Released 6/12/1865 Camp Chase, OH Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865 (c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com	WILLS John Murphy Vaughn, M.D.
3	Marriage License dated: 12 Aug 1779 – Warren Co., NC – Daniel Ellington & James Ellington gave bond/security on 12 Aug 1779 for the marriage of Daniel Ellington to Sarah Williams. Declaration for pension application dated: 15 Aug 1832 – Chatham Co., NC – he is a resident of Chatham Co., and aged 72 years. He first entered in to the service early in the Rev. War when he was drafted from Bute Co., NC. Sometime after his discharge he was again drafted in the NC Militia in the Co. of Warren, formerly Bute. He was at the Battle of Camden and then marched to Chatham at Ramseys Mill on Deep River, from there to Salisburry to Charlotte. John Hackney & Ambrose Fooshee testified they were well acquainted with Daniel Ellington and believed him to be who he said he was, of age 72 years and a soldier of the Revolution. Declaration for widows benefits dated: 2 June 1842 – Chatham Co., NC – appeared Sarah Ellington, aged 80 years, who declares that she is the widow of Daniel Ellington who was a private in the NC Militia in Rev. War. They married 13 Aug 1779 and her husband died on 4 Jan 1833, and she has remained his widow ever since. Declaration for widows benefits dated: 10 July 1851 – Chatham Co., NC – appeared Nancy Riddle and declared that she is the daughter of Sarah Ellington, who made application for pension as the widow of Daniel Ellington. Letter requesting pension file information dated: 2 June 1926 – Daniel Ellington was drafted in Bute Co., NC (which was later Warren Co.) early in the Rev. He was allowed pension on his application executed 15 Aug 1832 while a resident of Chatham Co., NC and aged 72 years. He died 4 Jan 1833. He was married to Sarah Williams 13 Aug 1779. She was allowed pension on her application executed 2 June 1842 while a resident of Chatham Co., NC and aged 80 years. She died 17 Apr 1844 and the following were her only surviving children: Mrs. Nancy Riddle, Cary Riddle, Fanny Cooper & Sarah Bolling {{Note: The letter from D.C. is typed and lists Ceny as "Cary Riddle" - however the actual document in the Pension File lists her as "Ceny Riddle"}}	ELLINGTON Daniel
4	In the name of God Amen I Betsey Barbee of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina being in a low state of health but of sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following; first it is my desire that all my just debts should be paid; And the residue of my estate now in possesion together with that willed to me by my Father Gray Barbee, I give and dispose of as follows, I give to my Sister Malinda Barbee, my negro woman Clow with all her increase and one folding Table; together with an equal part in the balence of my estate to her and her heirs forever; I give to Malinda Riggins, Green Riggins, George Riggins and Luther Riggins, fifty dollars to be equally divided between the four named Children. I give to Willis Barbee son of Christopher Barbee forty dollars; and all the balence of my estate both real and personal, to be sold and the profit ariseing to bee equally divided between all of my brother's and Sisters. I hereby appoint Hudson M Cave Executor to this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of October 1830. Witness: Jno Williams, Jurat Willis Barbee, Jun. Betsey Barbee (her X mark) {Seal} Proved at May Session A.D. 1831 by the oaths John Williams and Willis Barbee. Test.	BARBEE Betsy
5	Obituary of John Hugh Harmon, from the Fayetteville Observer May 31, 1935, Page Two (by Elizabeth Gilmore) Funeral Rites John H. Harmon Friends From All Over Eastern North Carolina Attend Services Funeral service for John Hugh Harmon, prominent farmer and lumberman of Hoke county, were conducted yesterday afternoon at 4:30 from Galatia Presbyterian Church by Rev. F. M. Bain, the pastor, assisted by Rev. D. M. Clark, of Linden. Friends from all over eastern North Carolina attended the serviced and there were many beautiful flowers. Music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir of Raeford. In the church were sung "Rock of Ages," "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me." "The City Four Square" was used as the recessional. At the grave the choir sang "My faith Looks Up to Thee." Active pallbearers were John Parker, Marshall Newton, Alexander Gillis, Alvan R. McFadyen, Wallace McLean and Herbert Benay. Honorary pall bearers were Dr. R. L. Murray, David Gaster, Calvin Lindsay, M. G. Ray, F. A. Monroe, A. A. McInnis, Joe McPhail, Morrison McCormick, L. C. Hubbard, Hugh Archie Cameron, Arch Lawhon, John Marsh, Duncan C. Cameron, Jim Warwick, Edgar L. Cameron, S. I. Cain and George Hale. In addition to a wife and seven children, Mr. Harmon is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Hanna Holder, of Laurinburg; Mrs. Jennie Bell Cameron, of Pineview; and Mrs. Josephine Smith of Raleigh. Submitted by: Roger McLean - tarheelroger@aol.com	HARMON John Hugh
6	* He entered in to service on 3 June 1861, and was elected to his rank on the same date - He died 15 Oct 1862 and was succeeded by Murdock McLeod (?) {Note: This date is incorrect as further evidence by other records as well as the letters of Nevin Ray - See: http://ncgenweb.us/cumberland/nevinray.html} * Company Muster Roll 26 Aug 1861, shows he mustered into service on 21 Aug 1861 and that he enlisted 3 June at Carthage & that at the time he was absent on furlough - listed as a 3rd Lt * Company Muster Roll Sept & Oct 1861 - 2nd Lt - shows he died 23 Oct at Carolina City * Name appears on a Register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from NC which were filed for settlement in the office of the Confederate States Auditor for the War Department - filed 19 Nov 1862 * 2nd Lt Robert W Goldston appears on the Roll of Honor - he joined in Moore County, entered in to service on 3 June 1861 at age 35 as a Volunteer * His last payroll was payable to C.C. Goldston, Atty of G.W. Goldston Administrator of said deceased's estate - he was due pay from 31 Aug 1861 to the date of his death on 26 Oct 1861	GOLDSTON Robert William
7	* Mustered on 16 Apr 1862 in Moore Co., NC - Charles C. Goldston enrolled at Camp Mangum - he was listed as born in Chatham Co., a merchant, age 26, and 6' 1" * Appears on muster roll July & Aug 1862, and signed as Comdg Co * Sept & Oct 1862, he was absent from must rolls - wounded in Sharpsburg fight & gone home on furloh * Nov & Dec 1862, he was listed as absent - wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg, VA and is absent {Note: the Regimental Return for Dec 1862 shows that he was wounded on Dec 13th at Fredericksburg} * List of casualties in Ransom's Division, in the battle of Fredericksburg, VA, 13 Dec 1862, and the fighting previous and subsequent to that affair - list not dated - remarks show "wounded severly finger" on 13th * Jan & Feb 1863, March & Apr 1863 - appears on company muster rolls as present * May & June 1863 company rolls shows he resigned 30 May * Records show he was elected to his rank on 6 Mar 1862 (before the company was organized) and resigned 1 June 1863 when he was replaced by J.A.B. Blue * The Roll of Honor shows he was of Chatham County and entered in to service on 6 Mar 1862 as a Volunteer at the age of 25	GOLDSTON Charles Carroll
8	Burns. - Edward Burns was born April 14th, 1798, and died July 23rd, 1891. He joined the Methodist Church at Jones' Chapel about 1854, under the ministry of Rev. N.A. Hooker, who was in charge of Deep River circuit at that time. For the last ten years, his afflictions were such that he was not able to get about much, and for two months before his death he was a great sufferer from hearttrouble, but he endured his sufferings patiently and without murmuring. He was conscious that his end was approaching, and often spoke to those about him of his faith and hope in Jesus Christ. A few hours before he died he told his children that he must go home; on being told by his son John that he was at home, he said he was talking about the home he had been praying to get to for so many years, where he would be at rest. Thus passed away the oldest citizen of the community in which he lived, passed into the spirit world we trust to live with God forever.	BURNS Edward "Ned"
9	Clerk of Court Finley Lea Williamson, Widely known and Respected Resident, dies Suddenly on Way to Graham Office Active in Business, Industry, And Public Life Since Moving To County In Early Childhood; Final Rites Incomplete Finley Lea Williamson, 75, Alamance county clerk of court and one of the most highly respected and widely known citizens of this area, died suddenly near 8 o'clock this morning while on a bus taking him from his home at 513 Trollinger street here to his office in Graham. Persons on the bus reported that "Colonel Finley," as he was affectionately known by practically all his acquaintances, had boarded the bus on Trollinger street and was talking about the damp and rainy weather when he suddenly plumped in his seat. The driver of the bus rushed him to the corner of Hoke and Davis streets, at Dr. S. C. Spoon's hospital, where an ambulance was called. Officials at Alamance General Hospital, where he was taken pronounced him dead upon arrival, but did not name the cause of death. Mr. Williamson was not known to have been ill and had not missed a day from his job due to illness since last May. He had been suffering from high blood pressure for sometimes, but through treatment he was never kept from participating in his many activities in this area. Last summer he had become a rabid baseball fan and attended a number of games throughout the season. He always showed much interest in sports. A resident of Alamance county since moving here with his family in early childhood from his birthplace at Glen Alpine in Caswell county, Mr. Williamson had lived a varied life that took him to high offices both in industry and business and later to public life where he served as Alamance county manager and later to clerk of court. He was elected to the court post in 1938, and war re-elected in 1942 and 1946, becoming the only member of the Democratic party in the last election to return to office when the Republicans swept the county with their ballot. His work in all the various offices that he held over a long period of years allowed him to have not only a wide local acquaintance but to e recognized and highly respected throughout the state and south. Most of his friends testify that Mr. Williamson had one of the warmest, and most sincere handshakes for his friends that could ever be found, and he used his handshake almost always as a part of his greeting. He was born on August 17, 1872, as the son of Dr. John L. and Fannie Holt Williamson and received his early education at the old Graham College and later at Davis Military School in the Eastern part of the state. He was married on April 20, 1898, in Tarboro to Miss Ida Haywood Baker, who survives along with the following children; Finley L. Jr., of Greensboro and Manley B. of the Dominican Republic; Virginia, of the home, and Mrs. John Wechsler of Battle Creek, Mich. One brother, Lawrence Williamson of Fayetteville, also survives. Among his first jobs on completing his education was as bookkeepers of the L. B. Holt and Company, merchants in Graham, in 1889, and from there he went into the wholesale grocery business himself in 1897. He later acquired a small interest in cotton manufacturing plant and in 1917-18 he expanded in the business, succeeding in managing several plants in this area, including the Holt-Granite-Puritan Mills Co., Haw River; Williamson Mills Co., Charleston, S. C., and The White-Williamson Co., Graham. On leaving the manufacturing and business field, he went to Graham as county manager and then placed his name on the Democratic ticket in 1938 for the first time for the office as clerk of court. The large number of votes that he received in all elections represented members of both political parties. He belonged to the local Masonic lodge for a number of years and up to the time of his death, was a former Kiwanian, and always was active and highly interested in the affairs of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter here where he held several offices over a period of years. He was an active member of the Alamance County Law Enforcement Brotherhood and was judge of Alamance County's Juvenile Court, working in conjunctions with Burlington's judge, C. C. Cates, Jr. Mr. Williamson's name of "Colonel" was honorary, having been given to him through his being named to the governor's staff some 25 years or more ago in an honorary capacity as recognition of his contribution to business, industry, church and community. Final rites are incomplete, pending the arrival of Finley, Jr., who was supposed to have left this morning for St. Louise, Mo. It is expected, however, that the funeral will not be held before Monday.	WILLIAMSON Finley Lea
10	In the name of God Amen, I Gray Barbee Senr. of Chatham Co. and State of North Carolina being weak in body but in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God the the same it calling to mind the mortallity of my body knowing that it is appointment for all men once to dy. first of all I recommend my soul to God that gave it me and my body to be buried in christian like manner and as touching such worldly estate do constitute and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say first of all my desire is that my just debts be paid. Item, I give to my son George Barbee one dollar over and above what he has rec'd (received) to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my son Gray Barbee Junr. one dollar over and above what he has Rec'd to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my son James Cain Barbee one dollar over and above what he has Re'd to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my Son Joseph Barbee one dollar over and above what he has Re'd to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my son Isaiah Barbee one dollar over and above what he has re'd to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter Polly Chapman one dollar over and above what she has re'd to her and her heirs forever. Item, I have given to my daughter Gilly Trice when she Married, one Negro Garbe Annias and still continue to give her and her children and one Negro boy Gilford to her and her heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter Bekky Williams, one Negro garle dinah to her and her heirs forever. Item I give to my daughter Betsy ( it is written above the last name and almost covers it up but, I think it is Barbee), one Negro Man Harry one Negro woman Cloe? one Negro boy Jacob one first choice horse and one first choice cow and calf one sow and pigs one head bead and stid (bed and bedstead) and furniture first choice one gun? chest four chairs some kitchen furniture and one year provision for her and family to her and her heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter Malinday (Malinda) Barbee one Negro Man Abram one Negro Woman Peg one Negro boy Charles one young Mare that is cald Hearn. Second choice cow and calf one sow and pigs one bead and stid and furniture second choice one read table four chairs some kitchen furniture and one years provision for her and her family to her and her heirs forever. Item, I furder(further) give to my two daughters Betsey Barbee and Malinday Barbee two old Negroes Buff Nan and provision for one year for them to them and their heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter Polly Regins children, Green Regins Malinday Regins George Regin Suther Rice Regin three Hundred and fifty dollars to be equally divided between the four children after the death of there Mother if all aliving if any should be dead and have heirs they are to have there fathers or Mothers part and if any should be dead and leave no one are the surviving Legatees is to divide the whole. First I desire that the three hundred and fifty dollars is to be left in some friends hands and that put out at int. and the interest arising from it to be made use of to help to support the Mother and children yearly. I also give to the aforesaid named children one sorrel Horse two cows and one calf that there Mother claims one sow and pigs four chears to be made use of as the Money part and one years provision for Mother and children and after the death of there Mother to them and their heirs forever. Item, I give unto my son Pleasant Barbee supposed to be four hundred and ninety six acres of Land whereon I now live bounded by George Williams Sr. Isham Williams Isaiah Barbee Gray Barbee Jr. Wm. Mason Sr. to him and his heirs forever and the rest of my estate to be sold at nine or twelve month credit which my be thought best and if any to pay my debts and if any over divide it equal with all my children and appoint my son Pleasant Bargee and my son on law Isham Williams my executors given under my hand and seal this 1st day of August 1829. Test. Franklin O'Kelly Gray Barbee (Seal) Sanford Jenkins H. H. Cave Proved August Session 1830 by oath of Franklin O'Kelly	BARBEE Gray
11	Indenture made between William Hackney, Robert Hackney, Joseph J. Hackney, Polly Hackney, Young Sellars and wife Elizabeth, and Jonathan Smith and his wife Patsey, all of Chatham County, NC, of the one part and Daniel Hackney of the other part, witnesseth that said Hackneys convey all of our parts of the land that we are entitled that belonged to Daniel Hackney, deceased, lying on the waters of Rocky River. The aforesaid Hackneys do warrant and defend the aforesaid land and do each warrant and defend one-eighth part to Daniel Hackney for the consideration of the sum of 62 dollars and 50 cents each of the said above. Signed by Young Sellars, Joseph J. Hackney, Robert Hackney, Jonathan Smith, William Hackney, Polly Hackney, Elizabeth Sellars and Patsey Smith.	HACKNEY Daniel
12	All the younger children are still home, Bessie, Lacy, Opie and Cora. Miss Tommie is living there too as is Emily Lacy. Fanny Hillard is either next door or in an apartment	WILLS John Murphy Vaughn, M.D.
13	Miss Virginia Williamson wasn't one to participate in a wide variety of activities, but she felt deeply about those interests she did have and with which she was identified. A member of one of the area's pioneer families that helped in Burlington's development, she could recall in great detail many stories and experiences that were a part of earlier years, these coming not only from her own observations but as she remembered them from her father, the late Col. Finley Williamson. He made his mark in the city's history and certainly was looked upon as one of the most respected and admired individuals in recent times. We recall with much pleasure our association with Virginia while serving on May Memorial Library Board during many of the years she was treasurer. She was reserved when it came to expressing personal feelings, but she had a ready smile that easily expressed her satisfaction with others and in decisions being made with the topics at hand. She also held a deep feeling for her friends and showed it in any way she could. She fought hard to overcome the illness which took her life last week, but she remained herself to the end as she showed that her thoughts were on others, not herself. It will be easy for years to come to remember Virginia well.	WILLIAMSON Virginia Holt
14	Mrs. J. W. Weems Dies Mrs. J. W. Weems Dies Abilene, Texas, Oct 9 Mrs. J.W. Weems wife of an Abilene insurance man, died here Wednesday afternoon after an extended illness. Daughter of the late Dr J. M. V. Wills, Mrs. Weems was born and reared in Corsicana. She had resided in Abilene since 1916. Funeral Services will be held here Thursday afternoon	WILLS Virginia
15	"Since his father died when he was 12 years old, he was basically raised by his grandmother, Bridget Polk Clegg, with whom he was living on the 1850 census." "Served as a Sgt., Co. G, in the 5th (63rd) NC Cavalry during the War Between the States. Served throughout the entire war, fighting in the following battles: Brandy Station, (where he had his horse shot out from under him), 3rd day at Gettysburg,Mine Run Campaign, Wilderness Campaign, Spotsylvania Campaign, Yellow Tavern (while Stuart was fighting the battle of Yellow Tavern near Richmond, the 5th NC Cav was harassing Sheridan's rear guard at the skirmish at Ground Squirrel Bridge), Haw's Shop, Ream's Station, Petersburg siege, Wade Hampton's Beefsteak Raid, Five Forks. Lee used the 5th as the rear guard of the rear guard to cover the retreat of the Army of Northern VA following Five Forks, and they were destroyed as a unit by a Division of Cavalry under Custer at the "Battle" of Namozine Church, fought the day after Five Forks. Henry returned to Avent's Ferry in April of 1865, where he was "captured" by elements of Sherman's Army, which was occupying the area at the time."	AVENT Henry Evans
16	- He was born in Chatham Co., NC and was 23 years old when he enlisted. He was listed as a farmer and was 6' 1" - the company was organized on 3 Aug 1862, he enlisted 7 July in Chatham Co., NC and was mustered into service on 3 Aug 1862 - He appears as present on the company muster roll Aug 3 to Oct 31, 1862 - He appears as present on the company muster roll for Nov & Dec 1862 (which is dated 31 Dec 1863) - the card notes he died at Weldon, NC on 15 Jan 1863 - The company muster roll for Jan & Feb 1863 notes he died on 15 Jan - His name appears on a register of Claims of Deceased Officers and Soldiers from NC which were filed for settlement in the Office of the SCA Auditor for the War Department - "by whom presented: Henry T. Bright, ad" which was filed 12 Oct 1863 - Appears on a Report of Sick and Woundd in Way Hospital No. 1 at Weldon, NC for the month of Jan 1863 which notes "discharges on Surgeon's certificate and deaths: disease pneumonia, date of death 16 Jan 1863	BRIGHT John J.
17	Final rites were held here this morning for Henry Cobb Farish, 80 of 1130 Aycock Avenue, who died at his home Saturday night at 9:15 o'clock after one year of failing health and two weeks of critical illness. A retired tobacconist, Mr Farish was born in Caswell County as the son of the Late John Boswell Farish and Mrs Virginia Cobb Farish. He had joined the American cigar company after leaving his home county in his younger years and had spent most of his time with the company in Greenville, S. C. After his retirement from the company, he and his family moved to Burlington in 1937. Mr Farish was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Caswell County. Survivors include his widow, Mrs Anne Owings Farish, of the home; one daughter Mrs Jack S. Cates of Burlington; one son John O Farish of Wake Forest; four sisters, Mrs Lynn B. Williamson of Greensboro. Mrs J. W. B Reid of Greensboro, Mars Hugh L Cobb of Pelham, and Mrs Alice Vanstory of Pinehurst; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Rich and Thompson Chapel here, with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Dr Carlton S Prickett, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. Music was provided by Mrs Kathleen Merrill, organist. Pall bearers were Dr Robert W. Branock, John H Vernon, Tom S. Neal, Charlie H. Wells, Irving Jeffress and Willard Gatewood.	FARISH Henry Cobb
18	FARISH --- in this city June 19 1920 James Robert Farish, beloved husband of Ellen elizabeth Farish and father of Robert Roy Farish of Seattle Wash, borth of John B Farish of San Francisco and mrs F. A. Reynolds of Wellesley Mass, a native of Macon,. Tenn Aged 79 years 10 months and 9 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday, June 22 at 10 S.M. at the Chapel of the California Crematoriun, end of Piedmont ave Remains at the parlors of E. James Finney Co. 2635 Telegraph Ave	FARISH James Robert
19	Lawrence S. Holt, a pioneer in the textile industry in Alamance County, died at his home in Asheville yesterday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Surviving, in addition to the brother here, are two sisters, Mrs.. Holt Clark of Asheville and Mrs.. Walter Brooks of New York City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.	HOLT Lawrence Shackleford
20	Enlisted in Confederate Army as Corporal at age 30 on 8 Jul1862. Enlisted in Co . G 5th Cav. Reg., transferred to Co. E on 28 Feb1863. He was wounded twice during his military service; first in the eye, then was promoted to Full Corporal 1 Mar 1864. He was shot in the head & taken prisoner 13 Apr 1865. He lived to be 70 years old.	MANN William C.
21	I, James Mathis, being of sound mind and disposing memory. I give unto my dtr. Ann L. Hunter & her heirs $1forever... I give to my dtr. Elizabeth L. Hunter $1 forever... I also give to my son Thomas Mathis & his heirs forever $1... I give to my son Henry Mathis & his heirs forever $1... I give to my son John Mathis & his heirs forever $1... I give unto my son James Mathis & his heirs forever $1... I give to my beloved wife Dinah Mathis all the remainder of my property both real & personal her life time or as long as she is single & at her death it is to be equally divided among three children now living with her, that is Abraham & Samuel Mathis and dtr. Elenor Mathis. That is negroes Bob & Lucy & my stock of horses, cattle, and hogs with the household & kitchen Furniture and what money I may have at my decease and the tract of land on which I now live containing 193 acres also a tract of land containing 14 acres lying near Fort Moore bluff. I appoint my wife Dinah Mathis and Abraham Mathis and James Hunter as executrix and executors... Wit: Lydia (x) Lamar, R. Hamilton & Wm T. Wise... Signed James Mathis... Proved by the oath of Wm T. Wise the 20 Aug 1819 & same time qualified Dinah Mathis & Abraham Mathis as executors. Jn. Timkins	MATHIS James
22	Briton Sanders and wife Zany of the first part and Newman Melton of the second part - all of Chahtam Co., NC - for $400 a tract of land lying on the Haw River being part of the land owned by David Copeland, dec'd and Lot No. 2 and drawn by Zany Sanders his daughter; adjoins lot no. 1 which was allotted to the heirs of Nicholas Copeland - signed B. A. "X" Sanders & Zany "X" Sanders - wit: M. E. Farrell - Proven Aug 1862	COPELAND Bethana "Zany"
23	Lawrence S. Holt, Sr. The passing of Lawrence S. Holt, Sr., early today in a Statesville hospital removed one of the foundation stones of the textile industry not only in the Alamance County area, but an area spreading to distant counties and states. His father, Edwin Michael, only in his generation was earlier to foresee cotton textile as an industry of great future relegating the old spinning wheel to the attic and from there to the antique dealer. So eager was he in early life to engage in business, we are told, that he disliked school, though he studied in preparatory schools and in College. His business ventures through the wisdom of careful management prospered and their products became widely known on the markets of the world. Of modest demeanor, Mr. Holt even in boyhood practiced thrift and economy as stepping stones to business success. He had neither time to deal with the idler, nor patience to associate with him. Waste to him was abhorrent and never a part of his acts or actions. Much of his basic character, he said to relatives, came from a thrifty ancestry; much of his business success he dedicated to the honor of his wife, Margaret Locke Erwin, for loyal interest and counsel. His life story is a striking example set, of a man who would make the most of every fleeting second; who would squander neither time nor materials. His nature was such that he never sought the spotlight. His benefactional generous and in the interest of mankind, were distributed largely through the church and its charitable institutions. In this manner, through trust funds, perpetual rather than fleeting as other forms of benefactions too often are, many thousands of dollars are distributed annually to churches and institutions allied with them in Christian work and service, here at home, in other North Carolina cities, in Virginia. The last of ten children, and the youngest, among them Governor Thomas M. Holt, Mr. Holt joins an illustrious ancestry in death, himself of the fourth generation; a name in bold print upon the record of achievement in North Carolina in every line of worthwhile effort of humanity. Fittingly his last right will be in the Church of The Holy Comforter, which he built and dedicated to the works of God.	HOLT Lawrence Shackleford, Sr.
24	On 15 Jun 1882, Edwin M. Holt wrote his will, living Alamance Co., NC. He mentioned wife Emily. He left $15000 to sons Lawrence S. Holt, Thomas M. Holt, Jas. H. Holt, W. E. Holt and L. Banks Holt. He left $6000 to daughter Fanny A. Williamson, wife of Dr. John L. Williamson. He left [amount not copied] to Emma V. White, wife of Captain James W. White who lived then in Graham, NC [Emma was another daughter]. A bequest was made to daughter Mary Williamson, wife of James N. Williamson. Further bequests were made to the sons of Dr. John Williamson: Benjamin J., George T. and Edwin H. Williamson. Apparently only Edwin was Fanny's natural son. A bequest was made to son Alexander Holt who was then under age. A bequest to sister-in-law Louisa Holt, widow of Edwin's brother Dr. William R. Holt. A bequest was made to Bettie A. Holt, widow of Edwin's deceased son Alfred. Bequests were left to Edwin's grandchildren Julius Y. Holt, B. Frank Holt and George E. Holt. (Original will reviewed by Raymond H. Banks in 1980 at the North Carolina Archives) Total of estate was well over $110,000.	HOLT Edwin Michael
25	* Application for pension dated: 5 Aug 1833 – Chatham Co., NC – He is a resident of Chatham Co., NC and is 83 years of age. He was drafted in the county of Chatham in 1779. His brother Benjamin served with him at the same time. Seth Cotton served with him. Signed by his mark Nathan “X” Yarboraugh * Intergations for application for pension dated: 5 Aug 1833 – Chatham Co., NC – He was born in Duplin Co. in 1750. He was living in Chatham Co., NC on the plantation whereon he now lives, at the time he enlisted. Gives the names of Frederick Rollins & Avent Cotten who can testify for him. Avent Cotten’s father was Seth Cotton, and Frederick Rollins is a clergyman living in the neighborhood. * Statement of Milly Yarbraugh dated: 5 Aug 1833 – Chatham Co., NC – She is 73 years of age, and she was well acquainted with Nathan Yarborauh before and during the Revolutionary War. They are brother and sister, and they were raised together. Her brother Benjamin was also drafted at the same time as Nathan, and they served together. * Application for widows pension dated: 6 Aug 1841 – Chatham Co., NC – His widow is listed as Mary Yarboraugh and she is 81 years of age. Her husband served as a Private in the Militia in the Army of the United States. They married on 7 Sept 1790, and her husband died on 4 January 1834. Signed by her mark Mary “X” Yarboraugh * Statement for widows pension dated: 6 Aug 1841 – Chatham Co., NC – Statement of William Yarborough, aged 59 years, on the second of April last, stated that he was the only son of Nathan & Mary Yarborough. * Statement for widows pension dated: 6 Aug 1841 – Chatham Co., NC – Statement of Jeremiah Yarborough, stated that he was the youngest brother of Nathan Yarborough. He was present at the wedding of Nathan and Mary, and that they were married at her father’s by William Minter, Esq.	YARBROUGH Nathan
26	Name Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation M. W. THOMAS M Male 34 MS Farmer Adelia THOMAS M Female 24 MS Keeping House P. Child THOMAS S Male 2 MS W. H. LACY S Male 23 MS Farmer	LACY Holmes William
27	Williamson, Thomas	WILLIAMSON Thomas
28	A. T. FARRISH Self W Male W 70 NC Wool Merchant VA VA	FARISH Adam Thomas
29	Anna Williamson age 12	WILLIAMSON Anna Banks
30	Anthony FARISH Self M Male W 34 TN Merchant NC NC	FARISH Anthony Linn
31	Charles S. JOYNER SonL M Male W 26 NC Salesman NC NC	JOYNER Charles S.
32	Conelia T Farish age 65 born in NC 6/5	HARRIS Cornelia T.
33	Emeline Holt age 54	WILLIAMSON Julia A. "Emaline"
34	Emma V. WHITE Wife M Female W 35 NC Keeping House NC NC	HOLT Emma Virginia
35	Georgia Troops. He was a prisoner of war in Ohio Pension #42699 <../pensions/civil_war_pensions_r-z.htm> Claimant Name Application Number County Husband Husband's Application Number 1 record/s found Wills, Julia Lacy 51147 Navarro Wills, John Murphy Vaughn 42699 I have the apps they don't have a lot of information, except for the Application for Mortuary Warrant. It says he was senile [maybe why the pension was granted? He wasn't able to practise?] Filed and approved Jan 27, 1927 retro to Dec 1926	WILLS John Murphy Vaughn, M.D.
36	Halsey Settle age 20	SETTLE Halsey Marvin, Jr.
37	HOLT, Alexander aged 58 years, brother of Governor HOLT and of L. Banks HOLT of Graham, died last Sat. (Oct. 1) at home in Burlington. He was never married. Burial at the family burying ground at the old homestead of E.M. HOLT - Gleaner obit Oct. 6. 1892. (On Back) at Holt Cemetery (E.M. HOLT House) HOLT, Alexander b. Sept 4, 1835 d. Oct 1, 1892 aged 57 yrs 27 dys.	HOLT Alexander
38	HOLT, Dr. Walter L. aged 52 years of Fayetteville died yesterday (Wed. Oct. 1) at a sanatorium near Richmond. He was the eldest son of the late James H. HOLT who lived in Graham and then Burlington. Survived by a widow, the former Miss Mamie DeRossett of Wilmington, and by 3 children, 6 brothers and 1 sister Gleaner obit Oct. 2, 1913	HOLT Walter Lawrence
39	HOLT, Mrs. Thomas M. (Louisa MOORE) aged 65 years, widow of Gov. Thomas M. HOLT - died Sat. (Dec. 9) in Burlington at the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura HOLT, widow of the late Jas. H. HOLT. Leaves 4 children--Mrs. Dr. E.G. Laird, Mrs. Charles T. Holt, Mrs. A.W. Haywood and Mrs. C.B. Wright and 2 sisters - Mrs. Jas. H. HOLT and Mrs. Jos. H. YOUNG. Funeral at Graham Presbyterian Church with burial in the family plot at Haw River - Gleaner obit Dec. 14, 1899	MOORE Louise M.
40	J. A. HATLOM [Haltom] Self M Male W 61 TN Farming NC NC Fanny M. HATLOM Wife M Female W 48 NC Keeping House NC NC Julia MC NEIL Mother W 68 NC NC NC	FARISH Julia Ann
41	Jas N Williamson JR. age 47	WILLIAMSON James N., Jr.
42	John B. FARISH Self M Male W 35 NC Farmer NC NC	FARISH John Boswell
43	Lillie FARISH Dau S Female W 7 CA At School TN VA	FARISH Lillie V.
44	Linn B. HOLT Self M Male W 37 NC Cotton Mfg. NC NC	HOLT Linn Banks
45	Lynn B Williamson age 12	WILLIAMSON Linn Banks
46	Mabel G Joyner age 19	JOYNER Mable G.
47	Manervia Williamson age 4	WILLIAMSON Manervia
48	Mary L. Holt age 9	HOLT Mary L.
49	Mary Williamson Graham, Alamance, NC abt 1844 North Carolina White Female	HOLT Mary E.
50	Thomas FARRISH Self M Male W 36 NC Farmer NC NC	FARISH Thomas Williamson

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