Rev. James Robert Regan , Jr. 'Bob'

M, #1, b. 25 June 1930, d. 9 December 2019
Rev. Bob Regan
Bob Regan from Duke Yearbook.
Rev. Bob Regan
1949 Duke University yearbook picture.
At the Cain Reunion in Ammon, NC. From left to right: Janice [Caine] Wood, Bob Regan, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Jeanette Regan, Herbert Regan, Frances Regan, Beamie Allen, Peggy [Ratley] Economidis.
Story
Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove, VA. Bob was the Pastor of this Church.
Clyde [Regan] Voiles; Bob Regan, Jr., 1949, Duke Graduation.
Newspaper article
Bob Regan, Jr. Duke Graduation.
Bob Regan, Jr., Duke Graduation.
Bob Regan, Jr., Duke Graduation.
Bob Regan, Jr.
Newspaper article
Newspaper article
Robert Regan, Sr. holding Bob Regan, Jr.; Selma Regan and Herbert Regan.
Bob Regan, Jr.
Bob Regan, Jr. and friend at Edwards Military Institute (EMI), Salemburg, NC.
1947 Duke yearbook
1948 Duke yearbook
1949 Duke yearbook
1949 Duke yearbook
1949 Duke yearbook
1952 newspaper article
From 1952 Duke Circuit Rider yearbook
From 1952 Duke Circuit Rider yearbook. Bob was Class President.
From 1946 Brevard College yearbook
From 1946 Brevard College yearbook
From 1946 Brevard College yearbook
Rev. Bob Regan, Jr.
Rev. Bob Regan, 1986, Fredericksburg, VA.
Gravestone
Rev. Bob Regan, Jr. Picture from the 1984 Pictorial Directory of the Ministers of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Aug., 1956 artcile, page 1
Aug., 1956 artcile, page 2
Aug., 1956 artcile, page 3
Aug., 1956 artcile, page 4
Aug., 1957 article
Oct., 1966 article.
May, 1959 article.
Article
Article
Article
Article
Jul., 1957 article, page 1.
Jul., 1957 article, page 2.
Jul., 1957 article, page 3.
Jul., 1957 article, page 4.
Oct., 1955, Camp Don-Lee where Rev. Bob Regan was the Camp Director.
Oct., 1955, Camp Don-Lee where Rev. Bob Regan was the Camp Director.
Oct., 1955, Camp Don-Lee where Rev. Bob Regan was the Camp Director.
Jun., 1956, Camp Don-Lee list of staff and campers. Robert Regan, Jr. is listed as part of the staff - page 1.
Jun., 1956, Camp Don-Lee list of staff and campers. Robert Regan, Jr. is listed as part of the staff - page 2.
Aug., 1956, Camp Don-Lee list of staff and campers. Robert Regan, Jr. is listed as part of the staff - page 1.
Aug., 1956, Camp Don-Lee list of staff and campers. Robert Regan, Jr. is listed as part of the staff - page 2.
Nov., 1958, article.
History of Camp Don-Lee, Robert Regan, Jr. is mentioned as the first Camp Director, page 1.
History of Camp Don-Lee, Robert Regan, Jr. is mentioned as the first Camp Director, page 2.
History of Camp Don-Lee, Robert Regan, Jr. is mentioned as the first Camp Director, page 3.
Camp Highroad, Oct. 13, 1963 service, Robert Regan, was a Committee Member - page 1.
Camp Highroad, Oct. 13, 1963 service, Robert Regan, was a Committee Member - page 2.
Camp Highroad, Oct. 13, 1963 service, Robert Regan, was a Committee Member - page 3.
Camp Highroad, Oct. 13, 1963 service, Robert Regan, was a Committee Member - page 4.
Last Edited: 6 Feb 2024
  • Biography*: E-mail: e-mail address - old
    Web: http://RobertRegan.Com

    Occupation: Methodist Minister.

    1953-1957.
    From the 1962 history of Camp Don-Lee, near New Bern, NC. starting on page 17 -
         "On August 11, 1953 a very important letter was sent to the members of the executive committee of Camp Don-Lee, Incorporated, by Rev. C. P. Morris. The letter concerned the employment of Rev. Robert Regan (then the Associate pastor of Hay Street Church, Fayetteville, N. C) as Camp Director with a salary of $4,000.00. This plan was made necessary because of the leave of absence granted to Rev. Curt Gatlin for further study. Regan would take Gatlin's place at Conference Director of Youth Work for one year and then remain for the position of Camp Director.
         On October 2, 1953, the Board of Trustees met in `Goldsboro. The employment of Robert Regan was the main item of business. The Board gave its approval and the Inter. Conference Commission had previously given its approval. Therefore Rev. Robert Regan was officially employed to serve as Conference Camp Director in the Spring and Summer months and to serve as director of student work in the Fall and Winter months.
    The Board did not meet again until the following Spring, meeting at Camp Don-Lee on April 24, 1954. The newly appointed Camp Director, Rev. Robert Regan, was present.     
         The camp was officially dedicated on Saturday, May 18, 1957, at 11:00 A.M. The presiding minister was the Rev. Virgil E. Queen, pastor of the Duke Memorial Methodist Church, Durham, N.C., and president of the Board of Education of the North Carolina Conference, The Greensboro College Choral Group provided the special music. The address was delivered by Bishop Paul N. Garber, Presiding Bishop of the Richmond Area of The Methodist Church. Others in the program were: Dr. A. J. Hobbs, District Superintendent of the New Bern District; Rev. Robert Regan, Conference Camp Director; Dr. C. P. Morris, Executive Secretary of the Board of Education; and Mr. Bill Price, Chairman of the Committee on Camps. (A copy of the program of the "Service of Dedication" is found in the Appendix of this paper.)"

    21 DEC., 1956.
    Newspaper article, Wedding Announcement, The Dispatch, Lexington, NC. The article contained the following information: Bob Regan was living at 1036 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC. Their wedding was on Saturday, 22 Dec., 1956. The wedding was performed by Rev. Robert Regan, Sr. [Father of the Groom.] and Rev. Ralph Taylor, at 4:30pm in the First Methodist Church, Lexington, NC where Rev. Taylor is pastor. Bob graduated from Brevard College and Duke School in Durham, NC. He was President of the Divinity School body, member of the Duke Choir and Glee Club and was on the Dean's list. He was the State Director of Methodist Student Work and recently moved his office from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC.

    1978 - Founder and Minister of the United Christian Parish, Reston, VA.

    1990s - Minister of Peakland United Methodist Church, Lynchburg, VA.

    2000 - Minister of Grace United Methodist Church, Locust Grove, VA 22508

    "Tribute
    Rev. James Robert ‘Bob’ Regan, Jr., 89, of Culpeper passed away on December 9, 2019 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born on June 25, 1930 in Manteo, NC to Rev. James Robert Regan, Sr. and Selma Adelaide Caine.

    Rev. Bob Regan was a United Methodist Minister for over 68 years. He graduated from Duke University in 1949 and from Duke Divinity School in 1952. He also did graduate work at American, Yale, George Washington, Wesley Theological, Howard School of Religion, and Episcopal Theological. His father, Rev. Robert Regan, Sr. was also a United Methodist Minister and graduated from Duke Divinity School in 1928. He was Founder and Pastor of United Christian Parish, a union church of United Methodist, United Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, and United Church of Christ from 1964-1979. He was the Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, McLean (1979-1983), Peakland United Methodist Church, Lynchburg (1983-1985), and Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, Fredericksburg (1983-1994). He retired in June of 1994 as a member of the VA Conference, United Methodist Church and then was the Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Stafford County (1994-1995), Hopewell & Richardsonville United Methodist Churches, Lignum and Culpeper County (2000-2001), and Visitation Pastor of Lake of the Woods Community Church, Lake of the Woods (1996-2008).

    He was President of the Virginia United Methodist Housing Development Corporation and developed more than twenty affordable housing communities that managed over 1,400 apartments for families, seniors, and the developmentally disadvantaged.

    He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and great-uncle to his family and Pastor to thousands. We all miss him very much.

    Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jeanette Leonard Regan of Culpeper; three sons Curtis Randall Regan (Cathy) of Suffolk, Robert Steven Regan of Denver, CO, David Leonard Regan of Schoenenberg, Switzerland; daughter Jennifer Leigh Michalak (Stephen) of Annandale; grandchildren Renée Christine Regan of Washington, DC, Abigale Nicole Regan and her fiancée Joshua Mitchell Jerzy of Chicago, IL, Robert Daniel Regan and his fiancée Hannah Claire Isom of Longmont, CO, Trevor Michalak, and Heather Kathryn Weber (Timothy, Jr.) of Charleston, SC; step-grandchildren Jason & Jennie Pritchard of Virginia Beach and Michelle & Cameron Johnson of Hendersonville, TN; one great-grandchild Timothy Duane Weber; one nephew Herbert Alexander Regan, Jr. of FL; and two nieces Rhonda Jean Regan of NC, and Frances Elizabeth Boulay of VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Herbert Alexander Regan, Sr. and niece Phyllis Gail Dunsmore.

    A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 12 at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg 22401 by Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud and assisted by Rev. Ed Winkler. The family will receive friends an hour prior at the church and a reception will follow after the service. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 14 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, 1307 W Old US Highway 64, Lexington, NC 27295 by Rev. Bill Roth.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 308 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 or the Virginia United Methodist Housing Development Corporation, 1706 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, (540) 344-6861."

    https://www.covenantfuneralservice.com/tributes/RevJames-ReganJr.
  • Birth*: James was born on 25 Jun 1930 at Manteo, Dare County, NC. Clinic of Doctor.
  • Baptism: He was baptized at Avon, NC. Religion:.
  • Graduation*: He was graduated in 1949 at Durham, Durham County, NC; Duke University.
  • Graduation: He was graduated in 1952 at Durham, Durham County, NC; Duke University.
  • Residence: He lived in Jun 1956 at Durham, NC, Box 6667 College Station.
  • Residence: He lived in 1971 at Reston, VA, 22070, 11485 Waterview Cluster.
  • Residence: He lived in 1979 at Reston, VA, 22090, 11506 North Shore Drive.
  • Residence: He lived in 1980 at McLean, VA, 22101, 1207 Dolley Madison.
  • Residence: He lived at Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, 308 Hanover Street.
  • Residence*: He resided in Aug 2019 at Locust Grove, VA, 22508-0698, From May, 1997.
    P.O. Box 698 (old)
    308 Wakefield Drive.
  • Residence: He lived at Culpeper, VA.
  • Death*: He died on 9 Dec 2019 at Charlottesville, VA, at age 89; Charlottesville Medical Center

    From a stroke.
  • Burial*: His body was buried on 14 Dec 2019 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205371500/james-robert-regan.

Parents:

Father: Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert' b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989
Mother: Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 30 Dec 1981

Robin Ann Paul

F, #4, b. 5 January 1962, d. 15 August 2000
Gravestone
Last Edited: 5 Oct 2020
  • Biography*:
  • Birth*: Robin was born on 5 Jan 1962 at Seattle, King County, WA.
  • Residence*: She resided in Jul 1999 at Norfolk, VA 23503, 138 E. Leicester Ave.. 138 E. Leicester Ave..
  • Death*: Robin died on 15 Aug 2000 at Norfolk, VA 23503, at age 38. Tidewater Dr.

  • Burial*: Her body was buried on 21 Aug 2000 at Norfolk, VA. Forest Lawn Cemetery, West Lawn.

Parents:

Father: Lt. Cdr. Vernon Bennett Paul b. 21 Apr 1930, d. 3 Aug 1982
Mother: Phyllis Lee Eubank b. 25 Mar 1932, d. 7 Jan 2004

Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert'

M, #5, b. 4 March 1902, d. 17 July 1989
Robert Regan
Children of John Norment & Phereba Humphrey Regan, circa 1912, Picture Source: Doris Pearce. Back row - Dan?, Wesley?, Robert, Clyde?, Nanny? Front row - Phereba, Mary.
Rev. James Robert Regan, Sr.
Rev. James Robert Regan, Sr.
Mary Jane (Regan) Pearce, James Robert Regan, Flora Ann Humphrey
James Regan, Senior college picture from Duke University "The Chanticleer" yearbook, 1928.
Robert's and Selma's house, 2702 Arlington Ave., Fayetteville, NC
Robert's and Selma's house, 2702 Arlington Ave., Fayetteville, NC
Selma & Robert Regan
Rev. James Robert Regan, Sr.
Robert Regan, Sr.
Robert Regan, Sr., second copy
Robert Regan, Sr.
Robert Regan, Sr. holding Bob Regan, Jr.; Selma Regan and Herbert Regan.
Robert Regan, Sr.
Robert Regan, Sr. and Selma [Caine] Regan
Robert Regan, Sr. and Selma [Caine] Regan
Robert Regan, Sr.
Other teachers and Robert Regan, Sr.
1927 Duke yearbook
1928 Duke yearbook
1928 Duke yearbook
Marriage Record.
WWII Draft Card
Last Edited: 5 Apr 2023
  • Biography*: Occupation: Methodist Minister and teacher.

    1939
    He was pastor at Frisco, Hatteras, Buxton, Engelhard, Amity, Watrous UMC in NC.

    21 DEC., 1956.
    Newspaper Article, The Dispatch, Lexington, NC. The article contained the following information: Rev. Robert Regan, Sr. was pastor of Pink Hill Methodist Church, Pink Hill NC. https://pinkhillumc.com/ Pink Hill was founded in 1916.

    1960 - 1961
    He was Pastor of Bethany UMC, NC - South River Charge, Fayetteville District.

    1961
    He was pastor of Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, 304 Trinity Dr., Fayetteville, NC. Now joined with Haymount UMC,1700 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. https://www.facebook.com/WesleyHeightsUnitedMethodistChurch/

    1964 - 1965
    He gave regular messages on the WAYN radio station, 900AM, in Hmalet, NC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAYN_(AM)

    1965 - 1966
    Rev. Robert Regan, Sr. was pastor of Glenwood Methodist Church, Glenwood Road (189 County Home Rd), Rockingham, NC. Glenwood is part of the Sandford, NC District. Now Greater Works Church of Deliverance Ministries, https://www.facebook.com/GreaterWorksChurchOfDeliverance/

    1989
    Lived at 2702 Arlington St., Fayetteville, NC 28303

    Member of the Modern Woodman of America.
  • Birth*: James was born on 4 Mar 1902 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
  • Residence: He lived in 1920 at Rockfish, Cumberland County, NC, 1920 Census.
  • Marriage*: He married Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine, daughter of Lorenzo Tillet Cain and Ethel Mae Cain or Caine, on 19 May 1926 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence: Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert' lived at Durham, NC, 1106 W. Chapel Hill Street.
  • Graduation*: James graduated at Durham, Durham County, NC, in 1928. Institution:.
  • Residence: He lived in 1942 at Lake Landing, Hyde County, NC.
  • Residence*: He resided at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, 2702 Arlington Avenue. 2702 Arlington Avenue.
  • Marriage*: He married Beulah Mae McLean in Apr 1982 at NC.
  • Death*: James died on 17 Jul 1989 at Cumberland County, NC, at age 87.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC. Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum on Ramsey Street.

Parents:

Father: John Norment Regan b. 18 Dec 1859, d. 25 Jul 1932
Mother: Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 5 Apr 1911

Family 1:

Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 30 Dec 1981

Children:

Herbert Alexander Regan , Sr.+ b. 12 Apr 1927, d. 7 Nov 2009
Rev. James Robert Regan , Jr. 'Bob'+ b. 25 Jun 1930, d. 9 Dec 2019

Family 2:

Beulah Mae McLean b. c 1902, d. 14 Aug., 1991

Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine

F, #6, b. 11 December 1905, d. 30 December 1981
Selma & Robert Regan
Robert's and Selma's house, 2702 Arlington Ave., Fayetteville, NC
Robert's and Selma's house, 2702 Arlington Ave., Fayetteville, NC
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain family: Top row - Hillary, Ruth. Bottom row - Selma, Lucas. [Circa 1909]
Ruth [Cain] Ballenger on left, David Regan, Selma [Cain] Regan, in 1963 at Annandale, VA.
Selma [Cain] Regan and son Bob Regan, Jr. ~1949.
Selma [Cain] Regan and son Bob Regan, Jr. ~1949.
Robert Regan, Sr. holding Bob Regan, Jr.; Selma Regan and Herbert Regan.
Robert Regan, Sr. and Selma [Caine] Regan
Robert Regan, Sr. and Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan and Alex Regan
Herbert Regan and mother, Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Selma [Caine] Regan
Marriage Record.
Last Edited: 7 Oct 2022

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert' b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989

Children:

Herbert Alexander Regan , Sr.+ b. 12 Apr 1927, d. 7 Nov 2009
Rev. James Robert Regan , Jr. 'Bob'+ b. 25 Jun 1930, d. 9 Dec 2019

John Norment Regan

M, #7, b. 18 December 1859, d. 25 July 1932
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC
Map of John Norment Regan's house in Robeson County, NC.
Map of John Norment Regan's house, Robeson County, NC.
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC
Gravestone footstone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC
Lat - 34°55'39.99"N, Long - 78°56'36.53"W
140 Congreve Rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348
Marriage Record
John Norment's house in background.
Children of John Norment & Phereba Humphrey Regan, circa 1912, Picture Source: Doris Pearce. Back row - Dan?, Wesley?, Robert, Clyde?, Nanny? Front row - Phereba, Mary.
Last Edited: 19 Oct 2023

Parents:

Father: Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr. b. 1840, d. c 1900
Mother: Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah' b. 16 Oct 1827, d. 23 Jan 1864

Family:

Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 5 Apr 1911

Children:

Nancy Mariah Regan 'Nannie' b. 16 Sep 1888, d. 4 Jun 1928
Daniel Alexander Regan , Sr.+ b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 7 Jul 1972
Catherine Clyde Regan 'Clyde' b. 15 Oct 1892, d. 10 Jul 1980
Mary Jane Regan+ b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 14 Jan 1974
Phereba Fort Regan b. 4 Jun 1897, d. 25 Jul 1967
John Wesley Regan 'Wesley'+ b. 5 Aug 1899, d. 8 Oct 1972
Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert'+ b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989

Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey

F, #8, b. 26 April 1860, d. 5 April 1911
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC.
Letter from Phereba to her brother Joseph Humphrey of Point, TX. Image Source: Joe Wesley Humphrey.
Image Source: Joe Wesley Humphrey.
Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC.
Marriage Record
Last Edited: 19 Oct 2023
  • Biography*: Letter -
    Saddletree Feb 2nd 1879
    Dear brother [,]
    It is with pleasure that I attempt to write to you again it has been 4 or 5 months since I wrote to you last during which time I have been very sickly a part of the time but I think that I have almost recovered now. Aunt Margaret Carmichael was very ill when we last heard from her but she was improving slowly. O. H. [??] and J. J. E.? visited us this winter. I have been to a wedding since I wrote to you had a lively time well I enjoyed my self, finely never slept any all night went to the infare? next day and home worn out it was [Catherine] Catie Humphrey to Watts Glovier [Glover] [19 Dec 1878] or the reverse uncle Daniel Harrell has married aunt Betsy Clarlile [Carlisle]as we call her.
    F. P. [Franklin Pierce] Humphrey has gone to keeping store in the country near Rubin M'White mill we are all enjoying tolerably good.
  • Birth*: Phereba was born on 26 Apr 1860 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married John Norment Regan, son of Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr. and Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah', on 22 Dec 1887 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Residence*: She resided in 1900 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1900 census.
  • Death*: Phereba died on 5 Apr 1911 at Robeson County, NC, at age 50. Date Source: Gravestone.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Buried beside parents on farm - moved to Oak Ridge beside John Norment. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73504794/phereba-margaret_rozier-regan.

Parents:

Father: Alexander Humphrey 'Alex' b. 8 May 1816, d. 28 Dec 1888
Mother: Nancy Hugh Harrell b. 4 Jul 1821, d. 1 Mar 1896

Family:

John Norment Regan b. 18 Dec 1859, d. 25 Jul 1932

Children:

Nancy Mariah Regan 'Nannie' b. 16 Sep 1888, d. 4 Jun 1928
Daniel Alexander Regan , Sr.+ b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 7 Jul 1972
Catherine Clyde Regan 'Clyde' b. 15 Oct 1892, d. 10 Jul 1980
Mary Jane Regan+ b. 16 Nov 1894, d. 14 Jan 1974
Phereba Fort Regan b. 4 Jun 1897, d. 25 Jul 1967
John Wesley Regan 'Wesley'+ b. 5 Aug 1899, d. 8 Oct 1972
Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert'+ b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989

Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr.

M, #9, b. 1840, d. circa 1900
1860 census
1870 census
Last Edited: 8 Sep 2019
  • Biography*: Occupation: Farmer, Steam Boat Captain.

    6 SEP., 1861.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. On Roll for - 6 Sept., to 31 Dec., 1861. Enlisted when - 6 Sep., 1861. Where - Lumberton. By whom - Capt. C. Godivin. Period - 1 year. Present or absent - present.

    Name: Daniel Regan ,
    Residence: Robeson County, North Carolina
    Enlistment Date: 06 September 1861
    Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
    Side Served: Confederacy
    State Served: North Carolina
    Unit Numbers: 141 141
    Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 September 1861 at the age of 21
    Enlisted in Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 06 September 1861.
    Transferred Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 03 August 1863
    Transferred in on 03 August 1863.

    7 SEP., 1861.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Roll of Honor. Private Daniel Regans, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. County - Robeson. Date of entrance into service - 7 Sep., 1861 Age - 21 Vol. or Conscript - Vol. Remarks - Transferred July, 1863 to Engineer Corps.

    MAY, 1862.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. On Roll for - May and June, 1862. Enlisted when - 6 Sep., 1861. Where - Lumberton. By whom - C. Godivin. Period - 1 year. Last paid by whom - R. Steagall. To what time - 31 Dec., 186 Present or absent - present. Remarks - Enlistment extended for 2 years, 3 May, 1862. Bounty due $50.

    9 MAY, 1862.
    Confederate Archives, Chapter 6, File # 282, page 33. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: C.S.A. General Military Hospital, No. 4, Wilmington, NC, register. Private Dan Riggens, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. disease - Contusis? [bruise?] Post Office - Lumberton, NC Returned to duty - 9 May, 1862.

    JAN., 1863.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC on Muster Roll for Jan. and Feb, 1863. Enlisted - 6 Sep., 1861 where - Lumberton by whom - C. Godevin period - War last paid by whom - Due from enlistment present or absent - present Remarks - Daily extra pay.

    MAR., 1863.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC On Muster Roll for - March and April, 1863. Enlisted - 6 Sep., 1861 where - Lumberton by whom - C. Godevin period - War. last paid by whom - Maj. Erivin to what time - 28 Feb., 1863. present or absent - present.

    1 JUL., 1863.
    Confederate Archives, Chapter 5, File # 79, page 410. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Payments on Description Lists Register. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC Period of Service from - 1 July, 1863 to 3 Aug., 1863. When paid 1 Dec., 1863. By whom - J. B. Huggins. Amount - $125.

    3 AUG., 1863.
    Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Subject: Transferred. S.O. #12 Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC Dept. of NC. Maj. Gen. Whiting.

    1870.
    1870 Census, City of Wilmington, NC. The Census reads as follows: Block 602-809. Occupation - laborer. Birth year - 1841.
  • Birth*: Daniel was born in 1840 at Robeson County, NC. Per 1860 Census, Service records. Range June 1840 to Sept. 6, 1840..
  • Residence: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, listed as Daniel Ratley, living with Mother and step-father..
  • Marriage*: He married Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah', daughter of John Powers and Susannah Ruth Baxley 'Susan', on 13 Mar 1859. Marriage license was issued on 10 Mar., 1859. Married by James Humphrey, J.P..
  • Residence*: He resided in 1860 at Robeson County, NC, 1860 census listed Daniel Regan with wife Moriah and son John N. Dwelling number 110, Lumberton Post Office. Both parents are listed as not being able to read or write. $75 value of personal estate. Farmer.. 1860 census listed Daniel Regan with wife Moriah and son John N. Dwelling number 110, Lumberton Post Office. Both parents are listed as not being able to read or write. $75 value of personal estate. Farmer..
  • Residence: He resided in Sep 1861 at Robeson County, NC, Civil War record. Civil War record.
  • Marriage*: He married Melvina E. Thornton, daughter of William Thornton and Mary ??, on 11 Feb 1864. Ref. - Marriage & Death Records from Wilmington Newspapers 1860 to 1864.

    Married. [Wilmington, NC] on the 11th instant [11 FEB 1864], by L. B. Huggins, Esq., Daniel Regan to Miss Melvina Thornton. [D J Sat Feb 13 1864]

    Daniel left Melvina and child..
  • Residence: He resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, 1870 census, laborer, Dwelling 602, wife Melvina (born 1937), son John (born 1860), James (born 1862), Daniel T. (born 1867).. 1870 census, laborer, Dwelling 602, wife Melvina (born 1937), son John (born 1860), James (born 1862), Daniel T. (born 1867)..
  • Death*: Daniel died circa 1900 at ?Moultrie, GA. Circa 1900 to 1910. Or circa 1910.

    There is a Daniel Regan buried at Orange Hill Cemetery, Pulaski County, GA born 4 Feb., 1839, died 10 May, 1904.

    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=regan&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=12&GScnty=498&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=98686993&df=all&.

Parents:

Father: Aaron Tyson b. c 1802
Mother: Susan F. Flowers? Regan b. 7 Nov 1819, d. 14 Jun 1895

Family 1:

Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah' b. 16 Oct 1827, d. 23 Jan 1864

Children:

John Norment Regan+ b. 18 Dec 1859, d. 25 Jul 1932
James Robert Regan 'Jim'+ b. 1860, d. 28 Mar 1934
Alla Elizabeth Regan 'Bettie' b. 10 Dec 1861, d. 22 Feb 1921

Family 2:

Melvina E. Thornton b. 1835

Children:

Isabel Freeman Regan b. 1 Dec 1864, d. 12 Jan 1865
Daniel Thomas Regan , Jr. 'Thomas' 'Tom'+ b. 29 Dec 1869, d. 5 Oct 1915

Beulah Mae McLean

F, #10, b. circa 1902, d. 14 Aug., 1991
Last Edited: 7 Apr 2002

Family 1:

Family 2:

Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert' b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989

Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah'

F, #11, b. 16 October 1827, d. 23 January 1864
Last Edited: 8 Sep 2019
  • Birth*: Annie was born on 16 Oct 1827 at Robeson County?, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr., son of Aaron Tyson and Susan F. Flowers? Regan, on 13 Mar 1859. Marriage license was issued on 10 Mar., 1859. Married by James Humphrey, J.P..
  • Residence*: Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah' lived in 1860 at Robeson County, NC, 1860 census listed Daniel Regan with wife Moriah and son John N. Dwelling number 110, Lumberton Post Office. Both parents are listed as not being able to read or write. $75 value of personal estate. Farmer..
  • Death*: Annie died on 23 Jan 1864 at Robeson County, NC, at age 36. 1863?
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Tombstone in a garage in Red Springs (Broken).

Parents:

Father: John Powers b. 14 Sep 1794, d. c 1868
Mother: Susannah Ruth Baxley 'Susan' b. c 1798, d. a 1836

Family:

Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr. b. 1840, d. c 1900

Children:

John Norment Regan+ b. 18 Dec 1859, d. 25 Jul 1932
James Robert Regan 'Jim'+ b. 1860, d. 28 Mar 1934
Alla Elizabeth Regan 'Bettie' b. 10 Dec 1861, d. 22 Feb 1921

Melvina E. Thornton

F, #12, b. 1835
Last Edited: 23 Feb 2017
  • Biography*: Lived in Fayetteville, NC, 1864. 1870.

    Occupation - seamstress. from Fayetteville, NC.
  • Birth*: Melvina was born in 1835 at NC. Date Source: Widow pension. 1870 census has born 1837..
  • Residence: She resided in 1850 at Brunswick County, NC, 1850 census, with parents, dwelling #211. 1850 census, with parents, dwelling #211.
  • Marriage*: She married Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr., son of Aaron Tyson and Susan F. Flowers? Regan, on 11 Feb 1864. Ref. - Marriage & Death Records from Wilmington Newspapers 1860 to 1864.

    Married. [Wilmington, NC] on the 11th instant [11 FEB 1864], by L. B. Huggins, Esq., Daniel Regan to Miss Melvina Thornton. [D J Sat Feb 13 1864]

    Daniel left Melvina and child..
  • Residence*: She resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, 1870 census, listed as Melvine Regan. Dwelling #602, family #809, keeping house, $100 value of real estate.. 1870 census, listed as Melvine Regan. Dwelling #602, family #809, keeping house, $100 value of real estate..

Parents:

Father: William Thornton b. c 1797
Mother: Mary ?? b. c 1804

Family:

Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr. b. 1840, d. c 1900

Children:

Isabel Freeman Regan b. 1 Dec 1864, d. 12 Jan 1865
Daniel Thomas Regan , Jr. 'Thomas' 'Tom'+ b. 29 Dec 1869, d. 5 Oct 1915

Alexander Humphrey 'Alex'

M, #13, b. 8 May 1816, d. 28 December 1888
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2018
  • Biography*: Occupation: tailor,farmer

    He was in the Home Guard during the Civil War.

    From a newspaper article. 1900. Alex Humphrey is mentioned in a newspaper article that is about his son Willie Humphrey. See Willie Humphrey [Indv. Record #1400].
  • Birth*: Alexander was born on 8 May 1816 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Nancy Hugh Harrell, daughter of Hardy H. Harrell and Sarah McDuffie, on 23 Dec 1840.
  • Death*: Alexander died on 28 Dec 1888 at Robeson County, NC, at age 72. Died at home of apoplexy. Date reference - Humphrey Bible record.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Buried at Saddletree Farm. (Old Humphrey place).

Parents:

Father: James Humphrey , Jr. b. c 1785, d. b 1837
Mother: Catherine Carlisle b. c 1795, d. 1820

Family:

Nancy Hugh Harrell b. 4 Jul 1821, d. 1 Mar 1896

Children:

Sara Jane Humphrey b. c 1845
Judge Joseph Wesley Humphrey 'Joe'+ b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 24 Apr 1932
James Simpson Humphrey 'Jim'+ b. 31 May 1850, d. 27 Oct 1928
Franklin Pierce Humphrey 'Frank'+ b. 26 Jul 1852, d. 5 Aug 1921
Catherine Ann Humphrey b. 5 Apr 1855, d. 31 Aug 1911
William Hardy Humphrey 'Willie'+ b. 30 Apr 1858, d. 22 Nov 1940
Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey+ b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 5 Apr 1911
Mary Susan Elizabeth Humphrey+ b. 2 May 1863, d. 2 Jul 1937
Robert Landis Humphrey b. 25 Oct 1865, d. 23 Nov 1865

Nancy Hugh Harrell

F, #14, b. 4 July 1821, d. 1 March 1896
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2014
  • Biography*: Letter to J. W. Humphrey from Willie H. Humphrey. 25 Jan., 1889. Nancy Harrell (Humphrey) is mentioned in her son's letter although not by name. See William Humphrey [Indv. Record #1400].
  • Birth*: Nancy was born on 4 Jul 1821 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Alexander Humphrey 'Alex', son of James Humphrey , Jr. and Catherine Carlisle, on 23 Dec 1840.
  • Death*: Nancy died on 1 Mar 1896 at age 74.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Buried at Saddletree Farm, Road #1531..

Parents:

Father: Hardy H. Harrell b. c 1790, d. 1869
Mother: Sarah McDuffie b. c 1792, d. 1870

Family:

Alexander Humphrey 'Alex' b. 8 May 1816, d. 28 Dec 1888

Children:

Sara Jane Humphrey b. c 1845
Judge Joseph Wesley Humphrey 'Joe'+ b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 24 Apr 1932
James Simpson Humphrey 'Jim'+ b. 31 May 1850, d. 27 Oct 1928
Franklin Pierce Humphrey 'Frank'+ b. 26 Jul 1852, d. 5 Aug 1921
Catherine Ann Humphrey b. 5 Apr 1855, d. 31 Aug 1911
William Hardy Humphrey 'Willie'+ b. 30 Apr 1858, d. 22 Nov 1940
Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey+ b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 5 Apr 1911
Mary Susan Elizabeth Humphrey+ b. 2 May 1863, d. 2 Jul 1937
Robert Landis Humphrey b. 25 Oct 1865, d. 23 Nov 1865

Susan Ann Campbell Powers

F, #15, b. 5 April 1836
Last Edited: 22 Oct 2013
  • Birth*: Susan was born on 5 Apr 1836 at NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Stephen Baxley on 5 Feb 1862.

Parents:

Father: John Powers b. 14 Sep 1794, d. c 1868
Mother: Susannah Ruth Baxley 'Susan' b. c 1798, d. a 1836

Family:

Stephen Baxley b. b 1844

John Powers

M, #16, b. 14 September 1794, d. circa 1868
Last Edited: 12 Oct 2014

Parents:

Father: Matthew Powers , Sr. b. 21 Dec 1768, d. 8 Jun 1858
Mother: Olive Regan b. 14 May 1771, d. 7 Feb 1838

Family 1:

Susannah Ruth Baxley 'Susan' b. c 1798, d. a 1836

Children:

Sophia Powers b. c 1826
Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah'+ b. 16 Oct 1827, d. 23 Jan 1864
Susan Ann Campbell Powers b. 5 Apr 1836

Family 2:

Ruth Powers b. c 1794

Susannah Ruth Baxley 'Susan'

F, #17, b. circa 1798, d. after 1836
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013

Parents:

Father: Job Baxley b. 1755, d. a 1820
Mother: Susan ??

Family:

John Powers b. 14 Sep 1794, d. c 1868

Children:

Sophia Powers b. c 1826
Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah'+ b. 16 Oct 1827, d. 23 Jan 1864
Susan Ann Campbell Powers b. 5 Apr 1836

Daniell Regan , Sr.

M, #18, b. circa 1626, d. 1687
Regan Coat of Arms
Ragan coat of arms. Picture Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.# 39418.
Site of old Southwark Parish Church near Swann's Point, Surry County, VA.
Site of old Southwark Parish Church near Swann's Point, Surry County, VA.
Daniell Regan, Will, Page 1
Daniell Regan, Will, Page 2
Daniel Regan's Will - page 1
Daniel Regan's Will - page 2
Regan name history
Location of Daniel Regan's land in Surry, VA.
Last Edited: 14 Jun 2023
  • Biography*: Daniel Oge Regan and Daniell MacRanell Reagan lands were confiscated in 1656 and 1657 as noted in the Barony of Carbery of Cork County, Ireland under the Cromwellian settlement. One of them might be this Daniell Regan.


    Notes on Regan surname - The name is spelled in many forms: Regan, Riggin, Rigen, Rigin, Rigan, Reggon, Ragan, Reagan, O'Reagain, O'Reagaine, O'Regone, and O'Regan.

    Irish Names and Surnames by Woulfe. O'Reagain, O'Reagaine, O'Regone, O'Regan, Regan, descendants of Raegan - the name of two distinct families - one seated in ancient Meath, the other in Thomond (One of the four tribes of Tara.) Before the Anglo-Norman invasion they were Lords of South Breagh in Meath and north of present County of Dublin - took leading part in wars against the Danes. The O'Regans were disposed soon after Anglo-Norman invasion and dispersed throughout Ireland.

    Families in Ireland - Irish Pedigrees by O'Hart. Page 16, Chief Regan of Queen's County, Ireland. Prince O'Regan of Meath County, Ireland. O'Regan of Cook County, Ireland. Page 21, most important families in Ireland beginning 17th century - O'Regan, Queens County. Arms - O'Regan, or a chevron ermine between 3 dolphins azure.


    THE NAME AND FAMILY OF REGAN OR REAGAN
    Compiled by: THE MEDIA RESEARCH GROUP, Washington, D.C.

    The surname REGAN or REAGAN was derived in most cases from the Celtic Riagan or Riagain which means ?kinglet?, but in others is said to have been derived from the Irish Raighan, meaning 'to biggit' (inhabit), and from Raigan, meaning 'religious'. In ancient Irish and early American records the name appears in the various spellings of O'Riagain, O'Riagan, O'Reagain, O'Riaghan, O'Riaghain, O'Regaine, O'Riegaine, O'Regane, O'Regan, Riagan, Reagain, Reagin, Reagen, Regen, Ragon, Ragin, Ragan, Ragen, Ragins, Ragens, Reggon, Reagon, Reagan, Regan, and others. Of the forms mentioned, the last two are those most frequently in evidence in America in more recent times.

    The O'Regans of Meath were a branch of the southeren Ui Neill and one of the four tribes of Tara. The heads of this line were lords of South Breagh, County Meath, and of the North of the present County of Dublin, prior to the time of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. They were a powerful family in that vicinity. They trace their descent from Raighan, son of Cineth, son of Flann Da Congall, a descendant of Heremon, one of the first Milesian Monarchs of Ireland. In the year 1029 A.D. Matgamain O'Riagain, King of Breagh, won a noble victory over Amhlaoibh, son of Sitric, King of Dublin.

    The members of the family were soon afterwards dispersed throughout Ireland and one branch became chiefs of Hy Riagain, now the Barony of Tinehinch, Queen's County, Ireland. Dubhrean, son of Dubhgall, was the father of Dubhda, father of Maolcroine, whose son, Giollamuire Caoch O'Riaghain, was Chief of the Hy Raigain, Queen?s County.

    Probably of the above-mentioned family were Maurice Regan, secretary to Dermod MacMurough, King of Leinster, and Sir Teigue or Teige O'Regan, a distinguished officer in the Irish army of King James II. Possibly, however, Maurice Regan of, Leinster, was descended from the O'Regans or Raigans who trace their descent from Cahir or Cathire More, King of Ireland A.D. 144, through his son, Rossa Failge. Some of the descendants of this clan possessed lands in the County of Cavan, but most of them resided in Leinster. Leinster is a former province in S.E. Ireland.

    The O'Regans of Thomond are of a Dalcassian family, descended from Riagan, son of Donncuan or Donchuan, son of Cineadh, King of Thomond, and brother of Brian Boru, the one hundred and seventy-fifth Monarch of Ireland, who was born in the year 926. This line had its origin in Heber, son of Miled, another of the early Milesian Monarchs of Ireland.

    Among the many later records of the name in Ireland are those of Dr. James O'Regan, of Mallow, County Cork, whose will was recorded in the year 1803; Thomas O?Regan, a grocer, of Mungret Street, Limerick, who married a daughter of Thady O'Halloran, of Ballyounnane, County Clare, in the year 1807; Thomas O'Regan, of Drogheda, whose will was recorded in 1811; Thomas Regan of Moygownagh, whose daughter, Mary, was married in the early nineteenth century to John O'Hart; and Mary Regan, who married Michael O'Murphy, of Kilbonane, in the Barony of Muscry, toward the end of the nineteenth century.

    As early as the year 1668 one Daniel Ragan was living in Surry County, VA. In 1687 he and Francis Regan, probably a brother were listed among the foot soldiers of that county. Nothing is definitely known of the immediate descendants of these early immigrants to America, but later records of the Virginia Colony mention Michael Regan Jr., of Fairfax County, in 1756; John Regan, of Frederick County, in 1758; and John Reagan, of Frederick County (probably identical with the preceding John), whose will was recorded in 1767.

    Cornelius Regan, probably the progenitor of the family of the name in Maryland, died in Calvert County, MD., in 1673, but the names of his children, if any, are not in evidence. Among the probable descendants of this immigrant were Timothy Reagan, who witnessed the will of Richard Moss, of Anne Arundel County, MD., in 1700; Timothy Regan (probably identical with the last-mentioned Timothy), who witnessed the will of Nicholas Dorsey, of Baltimore County, in 1717; and Philip Reagan, of St. Mary?s County, MD., whose will is dated 1718.

    About the year 1729 several members of the ancient Irish family of O'Regan immigrated to Pennsylvania, where they dropped the prefix 'O' from their name. James and Michael Reagan, of Pennsylvania, who served in the Revolutionary War, may have been descended from one of these immigrants, but the early records do not clearly show this. In 1790 seven of the name, James Reagin, Weldin Reagan, Reason Reagan, Stephen Regan, John Regan, George Ragon, and Philip Ragin, were listed as heads of families in the Pennsylvania census.

    One branch of the Pennsylvania family of the name is believed to have settled at an early date in Guilford County, NC. In that state are found the records of John Reagan and his wife Mary, living in 1772, who were the parents of a daughter named Elizabeth and a son named James.

    The son James married Nancy Cook and settled near Knoxville, TN., where he died in 1827. By an earlier wife (nee Hays), James was the father of a son named John, and by his second wife, Nancy, he had six children, James, Charles, Frances, Peter, William, and Rebekah. By a third wife, whose name is not known, James Sr., had three daughters, May, Ann, and Rachel.

    John, eldest son of James Sr., had two children, James Hayes Reagan, of Sweetwater Valley, TN., and a daughter named Sarah.

    James, son of James Sr., removed to Georgia and was married in Elbert County in 1805 to Mary Dandridge Morrison, of that place. Their children were William Morrison, John, Martha, Nancy A., Charles, Joseph, James, Francis Washington, Mary Dandridge, Sarah Elizabeth, and Thomas Jefferson Reagan. Of the last-mentioned brothers, Francis Washington, a doctor, made his home at Atlanta, GA.

    Peter, son of James Sr., married Nancy Cunnyngham or Cunningham, of Monroe County, TN., and removed with her to Rome, GA; where he left at least two children, Carrie and Addie Reagan.

    John or James H. Reagan, supposedly a cousin of the before-mentioned James Hayes Reagan, of Tennessee, became Postmaster General, Governor of Texas, and United States Senator for Texas in the first half of the eighteenth century. However, the names of his progeny, if any, are not of record.

    Timothy Reagan, a native of East Tennessee, was married before 1834 to Barbara Schultz, of German ancestry. To this union was born at least one son, Benjamin B. Reagan, and by a second wife, Martha Moore, Timothy had seven other children. Benjamin B. Reagan, son of the first union, removed with his parents to Madison County, MO., at an early age. He married Utica Kinkelman, of Missouri, in 1861 and had issue by her of three daughters, Edith B., Mary M., and Grace E.

    Alexander C. Reagan, also of Tennessee, removed with his parents in the early nineteenth century to Alabama and thence to Mississippi. In that State he married Rhonda Wood, by whom he was the father of James W. and William Reagan. The father removed with his two sons to Texas about 1853, and the sons removed soon after his death to Louisiana. Of these brothers, James W. married Amanda Stewart in 1869 and had issue by her of E. Brown, Alice, Lillie, and Augustus Reagan, of Louisiana; while William married Mary Frances Anderson in 1869. To this union were born six children, Mary Marguerite, Webb P., James W., Sallie L., Claude Douglas, and John W. Reagan, of Louisiana.

    Peter Reagan, possibly related to the above-mentioned Tennessee lines, was the father about the middle of the nineteenth century by his wife Nancy of a son named John, who married Nancy Finley and was the father by her of Joel L. Reagan, who married Lucy C. Beaty. To this union was born at least one son, James Blaine Reagan, of Fentress County, TN. Evidently of the same family were George W. Reagan and William Louis Reagan, of the same county.

    In the early eighteenth century one Thomas Reagain, probably of Irish descent, settled in Cumberland County, NJ. His will, dated 1749, names four sons, Lazerus, Gaberall or Gabriel, Benjamin, and Nebucadnezer. Later records of the New Jersey lines of the family include those of Gabriel Reagain, of Cape May, who married Susannah Gaudy in 1749, and of Elizabeth Christina Regan, who married Simeon Vernor, of Somerset County, NJ., in 1767.

    Another family of the name was seated about the middle of the eighteenth century in New York. The early records are not complete, but the will of John Rider, of Dutchess County, NY, dated 1774, mentions his grandchildren, Elenor, Hulda, and Thomas Regan.

    Patrick Reagan, of Kansas, whose ancestry is not known, was the father in 1864 by his wife, Catherine Trayner, of a son named James William, who made his home in Missouri, Kansas, California, and other parts of the West and Southwest.

    John Reagan, son of Charles Reagan, of Ireland, was born in that country in 1858 and came to America before 1883. In the last-mentioned year he married Rhoda Duffy, of St. Johnsbury, VT, and settled with her at Littleton, NH. His children were Mary, Charles, John, James, and Leo.

    Best known for their intellectual attainments, resourcefulness, and sound judgment, the Regans and Reagans of America have been successful as lawyers, educators, engineers, businessmen, architects, judges, and public officials. They have shown themselves possessed of imagination, sound business sense, the ability to lead and direct others, and often a keen sense of justice and right.

    Among those of the name who served with the Colonial forces in the American Revolution were Captain Charles, Ensign Daniel, Denis, Phillip, Captain Richard, Thomas, and William Reagan or Regan (sometimes recorded as Ragan, Ragin, and Reagen, as well), of Virginia; Bartholomew, Brice, and John Ragan, Ragen, Reagin, or Reagon, of Virginia; Darby, James, Morris, and Roderick Ragan or Regen, of Maryland; Bartholomew Reagon, of Maryland; James, John, and Michael Reagan, of Pennsylvania; William Regen, of Pennsylvania; Basil, Daniel, Francis, James, Michael, Thomas, and William Regan, of Pennsylvania; Jerrit or Jerret Regin, of Pennsylvania; Thomas Reagon, of North Carolina; Charles, John, and Richard Regan, of North Carolina; Darby Reagan, of Georgia; and many more from the other States of that period.

    James, John, Edward, William, Daniel, Thomas, Charles, Timothy, Peter, George, Richard, and Benjamin are some of the masculine Christian names frequently recurrent in the annals of the Regans and Reagans.

    Of the bearers of the name who have achieved distinction in America in comparatively recent times, the following are considered representative.

    James A. Reagan (b. 1846), of Tennessee, engineer and judge.
    Edward Joseph Reagan (1853-1926), of Georgia, judge.
    Frank Stewart Regan (b. 1862), of Illinois, lawyer and lecturer.
    James William Reagan (b. 1864), of Kansas, California, etc., civil engineer.
    John Regan (1867-1929), of California, United States Customs official.
    Daniel J. Regan (1867-1930), of California, real estate broker.
    Edward Regan, (b. 1871), of Nevada, County Commissioner and Sheriff.
    James H. Reagan (b. 1880) of Tennessee, businessman and banker.
    William J. Reagan (b. 1882), of Indiana and New York, educator.
    Richard J. Regan, (b. 1885), of Tennessee, architect.

    A coat of arms anciently borne by the Irish family of Regan, later often written Reagan, is described in heraldic terms as follows (Burke, Encyclopedia of Heraldry, 1844):

    Arms. -- 'Argent, three bendlets azure; a canton gules.'
    Crest. -- 'A demi griffin per fesse or and azure.'

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    The Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname Ragan.

    The history of the distinguished Irish family name Ragan belonged to the green valleys and mountains of the Emerald Isle from very ancient times.

    Documentary evidence in the books by notable historians O'Hart, McLysaght, and O'Brien, the Four Masters, baptismals, parish records, and ancient land grants, were researched by historians and they found that the family name Ragan was first revealed in county Meath where they had been seated from very ancient times.

    Variations in the spelling of the name were found. The surname was from time to time spelt Reagan, Regan, O'Regan, O'Reagan, and these changes in spelling frequently occurred, even between father and son. Also translations from the Gaelic varied and there were preferences for different spelling variations usually from a division of the family, or for religious reasons, or sometimes for patriotic reasons. Church officials and scribes spelt the name as it sounded, sometimes several different ways in the lifetime of the same person.

    Traditionally, the ancient Kings of Ireland were descended from King Milesius of Spain, the grandson of Breogham (Brian), King of Galicia, Andalusia, Murcia, Castile and Portugal. Milesius, a great general/king, was instrumental in defending Egypt from the King of Ethiopia. Milesius turned his attention northward to Ireland to fulfill an ancient Druidic prophecy. He sent an army to explore this fertile land. On finding that his son had been murdered by the three resident Irish Kings (the Danans), Milesius gathered another army to take his revenge on the Irish. He died before he embarked on the trip. His remaining eight sons conquered Ireland.

    Heremon, eldest son of Milesius, reigned in Ireland for fourteen years, along with his brothers Heber, Ir and Ithe. They named the land Scota or Scotia, their mother's name, the land of the Scots. This name would later be taken by the Iriah King Colla in 357 when he was exiled to Scotland, leaving the name 'Ir-land', land of Ir. youngest of the four sons of Milesius, to the Emerald Isle. The four Irish kingdoms eventually broke into five separate nations under the High King, or Ard Righ. These royal lines would later produce such great kings as the 4th century King Niall of the Nine Hostages who died in France while cutting off the retreat of the Romans from Britatn, and King Brian Boru who died in the battle of Clontarf in 1014, finally expelling the Vikings from Dublin and Ireland.

    This great Gaelic family Ragan emerged in later years in the county Meath. This Royal distinguished Irish family were one of the four tribes of Tara, they were known as the Princes of Meath, and were descended Riagan, nephew of the famous King Brian Boru. They were very prominent in the campaign against the Vikings and their Chiefs were present at the Battle of Clontarf where Brian Boru finally expelled all the Vikings from Ireland. They were forfeited their lands during the Angelo/Norman invasion of Strongbow in 1172 and were dispersed to many parts of Ireland, principally to county Cork and Limerick. They again lost much of their remaining territories during the Cromweilian invasion of the 17th century and are believed to be descended from the Heremon line, specifically Morris O'Regan who described the Angelo/Norman invasion of Ireland by Strongbow, the Earl of Pembroke in 1172. Notable amongst the family of this time was O'Regan of Meath.

    A succession of invasions troubled the Irish people. Strongbow in 1172, Cromwell in the 17th century and then the devastation of the great potato famine in 1845, all caused continued widespread misery and poverty, and the exodus from Ireland began, first a trickle, then a flood. Fifty years after the famine, the last straw, the population was reduced to less than half.

    Irish clansman joined the armada of sailing ships which sailed from Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Holyhead, Liverpool and Glasgow, many bound for the new world, some to Australia.

    In North America some of the first migrants which could be considered kinsman of the sept Ragan of that same family included James, John, Patrick, Thomas and William O'Regan settled in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; Charles, Daniel, Denis, Edmond, Jeremiah, John, Margaret, Thomas and William Regan all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; John Regan settled with his wife and three children in Prescot, Ontario, Canada, in 1825; James, John, Michael, Patrick Regan arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860; John and Michael Regan arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.

    In the new world the Irish played an important part in building the nation, the railroads, coal mines, bridges and canals. They also moved westward with the wagon trains, and settled in the mid-west, some trekking as far as the west coast.

    During the War of Independence some were loyal to the cause, others were loyal to the Crown, and moved north into Canada becoming known as the United Empire Loyalist and being granted lands on the banks of the St. Lawrence and the Niagra Peninsula. During the American Revolution formed the Irish Brigades in the great struggle, Union versus South.

    Meanwhile the family name Ragan produced many prominent people President Ronald Reagan, U.S.A; Donald Regan, American Fincancier; Gerald Regan, Canadian Politician; Reginald Regan, American Biologist.


    Source: Hall of Names Inc. Certification # 943320-09-8299
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    ORIGINS

    It has been stated in family traditions we come from 'the land of old sod,' IRELAND, an island in the Atlantic Ocean west of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). It is still called 'The Emerald Isle' because of its lush countrysides.

    THE FAMILY SURNAME
    The families in early Ireland lived together in groups known as clans. The clan shared areas of land which they used for farming and hunting. Each clan was a distinct entity with their own judges, priests and historians. Its leadership was hereditary within the family, passing from father to son.

    As clans were not large, the clan name was used as the surname along with personal first names for identification in Ireland. Later the clans were divided into subclans, then the septs were established for this purpose. The sept took the personal name of their founders as the basis of a family surname.

    The Irish family surname was formed by prefixing the word 'Ua, (O), descended from, to the genitive form of the paesonal name of a paternal ancestor, generally the grandfather.'

    Our Irish family surname, O'RIAGAN, goes back to 11th century Anno Domino ... it descended from Raigan, son of Donchuan, a brother of Ard-Ri Brian Boru. It originated in the County of Clare and Limerick, part of the province of Munster. Later it located in the barony of Carbey in the county of Cork of said province. Today it is still widely used there.

    BACKGROUND

    In the late 1600's Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell from England and Wales began a brutal campaign of destruction and death for Ireland. In August 1649 he landed at Ringsend, Ireland with his troops, 8000 infantry and 4000 cavalry. He intended to relieve the Parliament army in the town of Dublin and to complete the conquest of Ireland.

    After taking Drogheda in Ireland, he ordered the slaughter of most of the garrison and the transportation of the remaining survivors to Barbados Islands. Then he immediately sent one half of the army to take the northern province (Ulster) while he took the other half of the army to take the southern province (Munster).

    After a brutal campaign, Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell and his army had reduced all the opposition there, but it had also reduced the country to a state of hunger, disease and misery. It left hatred for the English government that has endured for centuries.

    O'Riagan families who had lived in the province of Munster for generations were directly in the path of Cromwell's campaign. Untold numbers of these families were killed, driven off their lands, starved to death or driven into exile.

    There was an ancient Dalcassian prophecy for O'Raigan families and others. It was as follows:

    'Chiefs and Warriors, tall and bright
    'from sire to sire to lead bequeathed them
    'In valor?s morn or sorrow night
    'To that pure gem of nature, FREEDOM.'

    It was fulfilled.

    So, it seems our family, O?Raigan, came to America for political and religious freedom. Family traditions state that there were five brothers of one O'Raigan family in Ireland who planned to migrate to America after the defeat to Cromwell's army. But only two managed to reach to America. One settled in Maryland/Pennsylvania area and the other settled in Virginia/North Carolina area. It is also stated that both families in Maryland/Pennsylvania and Virginia/North Carolina dropped the 'O' after its arrival here.

    So the old family name, O?Raigan, was changed to a new family name, RAGAN. During the nineteenth century, an 'e' was added to the family name ... REAGAN. Today, this family retains both spellings, RAGAN and REAGAN.

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    The following from 'Kelly, Captain Patrick, IRISH FAMILY NAMES WITH ORIGINS, MEANINGS, CLANS ARMS, CRESTS AND MOTTOES', First edition, (Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 1939).

    FROM THE FAMILY COAT OF ARMS

    O'Riegaine, O'Regane, O'Regan, Regan, from a diminutive form of the Gaelic 'rio(d)gagh', which means impulsive, furious. The Annals record that this surname was established in Meath by a 9th century branch of the Ui Neill. The O'Regans of Meath constituted one of the four tribes of Tara and were powerful in Lainster prior to the Anglo-Norman invasion. They took part in the wars aganist the Danish invaders. The Annals note that in 1029 Macgawan O'Regan, king of Breagh, defeated the forces of Sitric (the Danish king of Dublin) and captured his son Olaf who was released upon payment of a large ransom which included the famous sword of Carlus. TGhe O?Regans of Munster are of 11th century origin, being descended from Rioghan (of the Dalcass) who was son of Donncuan, brother to Brian Boru. The name is now widely prevalent in Eire. The Gaelic motto 'MULLACH-A-BU' is translated 'Mullach (a placename) to Victory.'
    ----------------------------

    Source: The Book of RAGAN/REAGAN by Donald B. Reagan
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    Daniell immigrated. Destination: America.
    Occupation: Farmer.

    Notes on Daniell Regan - He lived in Surry County, VA - known dates: 1666 to 1687. He probably could not write - Will was not signed; only a scribble was recorded.

    14 MAY, 1666.
    Patent Book #5, page 522, 641?, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. The Patent reads as follows: 14 May, 1666. Governor William Berkeley grants John Rogers, 200 acres in Surry County. Begins on South side of Cyprus Swamp, South-South West along Daniell Regan's land, North West over said Swamp, North North-East upon a Reedy branch issuing out of said Swamp and along same to the beginning.

    23 APR., 1667.
    Early Virginia Families along the James River, Volume III, James City - Surry County, 929.3755, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library. Virginia Beach, VA. Page 91. from Patent Book #6, page 23. Also in Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, page 17. 23 April, 1667 Daniell Regan, 200 acres, Surry County, VA, Begins opposite to land of Colonel Jordan, to Cypress Swamp for trans. [transport] of four persons

    4 JUL., 1667.
    Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 61. from Book I, 1652 to 1672, page 299. 4 July, 1667. Francis Sorsby and wife Katherine acknowledge debts to Daniell Regan and Richard Welbeck.

    24 JUL., 1667.
    Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 286. 24 July, 1667. Francis Sowerby complained of unlawful behaviour of Daniell Regan and his wife Elizabeth towards his himself and his wife, with scandalous words, vile and wicked and several blows and stripes ... turbulence to greatly dethrone God, and high treason to his Majesty.... Desires that Regan and his wife be bound over to peace. Gives bound until investigated.

    24 JUL., 1667.
    Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 300. 24 July, 1667 Daniell and Elizabeth Regan, bond to Court for peace, and mentions Francis Sorsby and his wife. Daniel and Elizabeth use abusive language.

    11 JUN., 1668.
    Order Book, 1671-1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Surry County, Lawnes Creek Tithables, page 35, 11 June, 1668. Daniell Regan listed as 1.

    11 JUN., 1668.
    W & M Quarterly, Volume 8, 1899 - 1900. Census of Tithables in Surry County in the year 1668. Tithables were a list of all male natives and imported free persons above 16. Population of Surry, VA in 1668 was about 1,736. Commission of the Peace, Dec. 20, 1668. Lt.. Col.. George Jordan, and others. William Browne (South Warke Parish Anno 1668). A list of Tithables taken ye 11th June 1668. Daniel Regan 1 person.

    7 JUL., 1668.
    Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 302. 7 July, 1668. William Thompson, of Surry County, sells to Daniell Regan for 100 acres of land adjoining Francis Sowersby. Witness: James Watson, John Phillips, William Thompson, Katherine Thompson.

    6 NOV., 1668.
    Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 304. 6 Nov., 1668. Daniell Regan assigns contents of this patent to William Thomson, Minister of Surry County, for 900 pounds tobacco and a sow with two piglets. Thomas Candlis his right to one-half as formerly sold him on Oct. 14, 1667. Witness: Jas. Watkins, John Phillips.

    14 OCT., 1672.
    Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 81. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 19. 14 Oct., 1672. William Thompson of Surry County and Katherine his wife assign a patent to Thomas Andrews (Patent not designated). Witness: Daniell Regan, Samuel Thomson.

    30 OCT., 1672.
    Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 81. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 19. 30 Oct., 1672. William Thompson and Catherine Thompson his wife of Surry County in Virginia assign patent to Daniel Regan (Patent not designated). Witness: ffrancis Mason, William Edwards.

    17 FEB., 1676/7.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 133. 17 Feb., 1676/7. Complaint being made to this Court that one Elizabeth Regan, the wife of Daniell Regan hath several times and in several places fomented many malignant and rebellious words tending to sedition, do hereby order that Samuell Judkins, Constable or his Headborough do forthwith carry the said Regan to the Common Whipping Place, and give her ten lashes on her bare back, well laid on.

    4 MAR., 1678/9.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 241. 4 Mar., 1678/79. Daniell Regan (and others) to appraise Estate of Henry Watkins.

    3 MAR., 1681/2.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 365. 3 Mar., 1681/2. Judgment is granted Daniell Regan against John Smith for four hundred and forty pounds of tobacco and caske due by bill with costs.

    3 MAY, 1681.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 340. 3 May, 1681. Daniell Regan, on Jury.

    2 MAY, 1682.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 371 2 May, 1682 Daniell Regan appearing in Court and acknowledging his deed of gift of a mare of one year old to his son Francis. It is therefore admitted to record.

    2 MAY, 1682.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 371. 2 May, 1682. Daniell Regan having been bound over by Lt.. Col.. William Browne to this Court to answer the complaint of the Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish, the said complaint is by this Court referred to the next Court. Thomas Sowerby presenting himself in Court the said Regan's security for his appearance at the said next Court he is accepted and the Clerk ordered to take bond.

    4 JUL., 1682.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 379 4 July, 1682 Daniell Regan having cut down and carried away one walnut tree and three timber trees from the Glebe Land of Southwarke Parish as by evidence and his own confession appearth. It is ordered that he the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the said Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs. The Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish having made complaints to Lt. Col.. William Brown that one of the houses upon the Glebe Land of the said Parish was burnt and the nails taken away and one Daniell Regan vehemently suspected for the burning of the said house and taking away the nails he upon the said complaint issued his warrant to the Constable to search for the said nails and to bring the person with whom they should be found before him or some other Justice who by virtue of the said warrant searched the said Regan's house and finding the nails caused the said Regan to go before the said Lt.. Col.. William Browne who bound the said Regan to answer the same at this Court. And the Churchwardens of the said Parish now petitioning against the said Regan for reparation of the damage the Parish hath sustained in the burning of the house and taking away of the nails. And it appearth to this Court by the testimony of John Watkins, Constable, that upon his going into the said Regan's house to search for the nails he very earnestly denied he knew anything of them but so soon as they were found confessed they were the nails of the said house. It also appearing by very circumstantial evidence that the said Regan did burn the said house but not being sufficient proved. It is ordered that the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the aforesaid Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs and that the said Regan remain in the Sheriff's custody until he enter into bond with good security for his further good appearing. Daniell Regan appeals from this Order to ye next General Court which is granted giving security according to law. Daniell Regan in Court withdraweth his appeal.

    4 JUL., 1682.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. page 380, 4 July, 1682 Thomas Peddington having been summoned by ye Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish against Daniell Regan and attended one day. It is ordered that the said Churchwardens pay the said Peddington for one days attendance according to law with costs.

    5 SEP., 1682.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA, page 386, 5 Sept., 1682 Judgment is granted Richard Clarke against Daniell Regan for 300 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs, etc.

    SEP., 1685.
    Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA, page 498, Sept., 1685 A Daniell Regan fined 50 lbs. tobacco for profaning the Sabbath day.

    Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 116. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 297. Date? Daniell Regan is a witness to a property sale between William Shivers to Thomas Piddenton.

    2 NOV., 1686.
    Deeds, Wills, Book 3, 1684 to 1687, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry County Court House, Surry, VA, page 88. Also in Virginia State Archives and Library, Reel 1, pages 87a and 88. A copy of the Will is in the Regan Reference Book. 2 Nov., 1686. The Will reads as follows:

    In the name of God, Amen. I Daniell Regan being sick and weak of body, but having my perfect senses and memory do make this my Last Will and Testament. Whensoever it shall please God to take me out of this mortal life, I bequeath my soul to God my Creator trusting in the alone Merits of Jesus Christ my Savior and Redeemer trusting in sure and certain hope of resurrection at the last day. And my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently entered. And for what worldly estate hath pleased God to prosper me with all it is my will and desire that it be disposed of as followeth:

    Imprimis: I do give unto my eldest son Francis seventy acres of land including my plantation after ye decease of his mother. But further it is my desire if in case that my wife and my said son cannot agree in living together, that then my said plantation and ye parcel of land that I have assigned to it may be equally divided between them and my wife to have her first choice.

    Secondly, I do give unto my son Daniell fifty acres of land adjoining unto the land of Francis Sowersby when he comes to the age of eighteen years.

    Thirdly, I do give unto my son Jeremiah fifty acres of land next adjoining to my son Daniell's land.

    Fourthly, I do give unto my son John fifty acres of land next adjoining to the land I have given my son Francis.

    Fifthly, I do give unto my son Daniell my mare called by the name of Roase and the first filly that the said mare brings, I do give unto my son Jeremiah.

    Sixthly, I do give unto my son John a mare filly that I now have of six months old.

    Seventhly, it is my desire that my old mare and all the increase that she shall bring shall be equally divided between my wife and my daughter Elizabeth when she comes to the age of eighteen years.

    Eighthly, it is my desire that my son Daniell may have a barrow of two years old and a sow of two years old and corn to make them fat for to purchase him clothes forthwith.

    And ninthly, it is my will and desire that those most of my stock in general, both of hogs and cattle, and all my household goods may be equally divided between my wife and children after my just debts are paid. And whereon I have lately purchased of James Mumford fifty acres of land in Charles City County, it is my desire that my son Francis may sell it to help pay my debts.

    And lastly, I do hereby constitute and ordain my wife and son Francis my Executrix and Executor to see that my last Will and Testament be performed, and so God rest my soul in heaven whensoever it shall please him to take me out of this mortal life. Given under my hand and seal this second day of November, 1686. [markings] (seal) Signed and sealed in the presence of us John King Richard Merriwether -l-a Sowersby At a Court held for the County of Surry, July 5, 1687. The above said proved in Court by the oaths of the Witnesses and a probate granted the Executors. (seal) W. Edwards, County Clerk Recorded W. E. County Clerk.

    6 OCT., 1687.
    Book 3, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 16. 6 Oct., 1687. Francis Regan and his mother, Elizabeth Regan appeared in Court and swore that the Inventory of The Daniell Regan Estate was correct. John Moring, John Watkins, Samuell Thompson.
  • Birth*: Daniell was born circa 1626 at Ireland.
  • Immigration*: Daniell immigrated. Destination:.
  • Marriage*: He married Elizabeth ?? in 1660.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1666 at Surry County, VA, Lived near the Cyprus Swamp..
  • Death*: Daniell died in 1687 at Surry County, VA. Will dated 2 Nov., 1686.
  • Probate: Daniell's will was probated at Surry County, VA, on 18 Jul 1687.

Parents:

Father: ?Fra Regan b. c 1600
Mother: ?? ??

Family:

Elizabeth ?? b. c 1635, d. a 1726/27

Children:

Francis Regan , Sr.+ b. 1662, d. 1727
Daniell Regan , Jr. b. c 1669, d. c 1720
John Regan b. c 1678, d. a 1696/97
Elizabeth Regan b. 24 May 1681
Jeremiah Regan b. c 1682, d. a 1698/99

Francis Regan , Sr.

M, #19, b. 1662, d. 1727
Land Deed
Francis Regan's Will - page 1
Francis Regan's Will - page 2
Last Edited: 10 Mar 2023
  • Biography*: Occupation: Planter.

    6 OCT., 1687.
    Book 3, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 16. 6 Oct., 1687. Francis Regan and his mother, Elizabeth Regan appeared in Court and swore that the Inventory of The Daniell Regan Estate was correct. John Moring, John Watkins, Samuell Thompson.

    24 OCT., 1687.
    Virginia Colonial Militia, Volume II. 24 Oct., 1687. Militia in 1687. At a meeting of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the County of Surry, October 19, 1687 .... In obedience to an ordinance of Council dated October ye 24th 1687 requiring that the Collonells and Justices of every county do take an account of all the ablest free holders and inhabitants ... that are qualified in estate ... to find and maintain a man and horse to be listed in a troop for that county ... to be listed per foot ... This Court considered the capacities and abilities ... do most humbly present his Excellency the following persons for horse and foot ... For foot: Francis Regan

    Deeds, Wills, Book 3, 1684 - 1687, Surry County, VA., page 247. date? after 1687 Francis Regan, son of Daniel, for 7000 lbs.. tobacco paid by William Gray for 50 acres granted William Thompson who sold to Daniel Regan, who willed it to Francis Regan, his son.

    Frances had land in Southwarke Lawnes Parish, Surry County, VA.

    6 SEP., 1692.
    Deeds, Wills, Book 3, 1684 - 1687, Surry County, VA. Page 275. 6 Sep., 1692. John Higgs and wife Eleanor, to Francis Regan, 50 acres part of land granted to Joseph Wall.

    4 JUL., 1693.
    Deeds, Wills, Book 3, 1684 - 1687, Surry County, Va. Page 312. 4 July, 1693. Francis Regan and wife Jane, Southwark Parish, Planter, sold to William Ward, 200 acres up Parsons Branch, adjacent John Williams and Christopher Bly. (2000 lbs. tobacco).

    Marriages of Isle of Wight County, VA, 1628 to 1800, 929.375554, in custody of Virginia Beach Main Library. Page 39. From Deed Book I, Isle of Wight County, VA, page 226 and Great Book, Isle of Wight County, VA, page 534. 1696 [wife is mentioned in 1693. Check, could mean 1690?] Francis Regan of Surry County and Jane Gross, daughter of Richard Gross. Book 2, Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 242.

    18 Feb., 1722.
    Francis Regan of Surry County, 165 acres N.L. Isle of Wight County on North side of Meherrin River. Land Grants, Isle of Wight County, Book II. Page 174. From VA County Records, Vol. 7 Page 80. 1722. Francis Regan, 165 acres.
    18 February 1722. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Related See also the following surname(s): Reagan. Note Location: Isle of Wight County. Description: 165 acres on the north side of Meherrin River adjoining Thomas Smith’s land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 11, 1719-1724, p. 174 (Reel 10). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

    19 MAR., 1725/6.
    Will Book 7, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 748. 19 Mar., 1725/6. The Will of Francis Regan reads as follows: In the name of God Amen. The Last Will and Testament of Francis Regan being in perfect sense and memory Thanks be to Almighty God for it this 19th day of March 1725/6. First I give and bequeave my Soul to Almighty God in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection to Eternal life and my body to be decently born to the ground and buried and as for all my worldly goods that God of his great mercy hath bestowed upon me thus I them bestow as followeth (Viz) : I give and bequeave to my son Francis the plantation whereon he now liveth and bounded as followeth. Beginning at the mouth of a branch known by the name of the Alderbush Branch and up the said branch to a road usually cleared from my plantation to the new road and down the old road to a red oak a line tree and down the said line to a branch known by the name of the Pone Lumber Branch and down the said branch to the Persons branch and down the said Persons Branch to the first station be it fifty acres more or less to him and his heirs. I give and bequeave to my son Daniel a plantation one the east side of Meherring River whereon he formerly did live as far as a gut which divided him and the land of Needham Brian to him and his heirs. I give and bequeave to my son Thomas 150 acres of land joining the Mill Swamp one the west side now in possession of my son Joseph and desire that he should make him a good right to it to him and his heirs and also I give him one iron pot about three gallons and three good pewter dishes and two good pewter plates. I give and bequeave to my son Joseph one large silver dram cup and one gun. I give and bequeave to my son RichaSon five pounds current money of Virginia. I give and bequeave to my four daughters (Viz) Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, and Faith one pound five shillings current money of Virginia to each. I give and bequeave to my son John one iron kettle about three gallons and one iron pot about three gallons and two pewter dishes and one gallon basin and two good pewter plates. I give and bequeave to my loving wife the plantation whereon I now live and the land thereunto belonging and the land which I have rented of William Thompson and all the rest of my personal estate whatever during her life or widowhood and of in case she should marry then a half of my plantation and land I give to my son John and a half of the land which I rented of William Thompson be paying half of the rent and a third part of the whole estate and after her decrease my plantation and all the land thereunto belonging and the other two thirds to be equally divided to my son Francis, Thomas, and RicaSon and do make my loving wife Jane whole and sole Executrix of this Last Will and Testament as witness my hand and seal the day and date above ---t-ed. his Francis FR Regan mark and seal Test Martha Thompson her Elizabeth W. Regan mark At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surry, August ye 16th, 1727. The within mentioned Will of Francis Regan, deceased, was presented in Court by Jane Regan, Executrix thereof who made oath thereto (and give bond with security according to law) and being proved by the oaths of Martha Thompson and Elizabeth Regan [mother of Francis] witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be recorded and is recorded by -

    25 MAY, 1730.
    C. Torrence, The Edward Pleasants Valentine Papers, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Isle of Wight County Records. Deed Book 4, page 16. 25 May, 1730 Francis Regan, [Jr.] of Isle of Wight County, and Jane [Gross] Regan of Surry County, widow of Francis Regan, [Sr.] deceased, and mother of Francis Regan [Jr.] of Isle of Wight to William Ham of Isle of Wight, May 25, 1730, land adjacent to Thomas Smith.
  • Birth*: Francis was born in 1662 at Isle of Wight, VA or Ireland. 1661?.
  • Marriage*: He married Jane Gross, daughter of Richard Gross and Jane Wilson, in 1690 at Isle of Wight County, VA. 1696?, 1682?.
  • Death*: Francis died in 1727 at Surry County, VA.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Surry County, VA.
  • Probate: Francis's will was probated on 16 Aug 1727.

Parents:

Father: Daniell Regan , Sr. b. c 1626, d. 1687
Mother: Elizabeth ?? b. c 1635, d. a 1726/27

Family:

Jane Gross d. a 1726/27

Children:

Joseph Regan , Sr.+ b. c 1690, d. 1727
Francis Regan , Jr.+ b. c 1691
Daniel Regan , Sr.+ b. 1692, d. 1727
Thomas Regan b. c 1693, d. a 1726/27
RichaSon Richard? Regan b. c 1694, d. 1750
Elizabeth Regan b. c 1695
Jane Regan b. c 1696
Mary Regan b. c 1697
Faith Regan b. c 1698
John Regan b. 1704

Jane Gross

F, #20, d. after 1726/27
Last Edited: 2 Nov 2017
  • Biography*: Of Surry County, VA

    9 FEB., 1696.
    Deed Book I, Isle of Wight, VA 9 Feb., 1696. Know all men by these presents that I Jane Regan also Jane Gross, widow, ye daughter and sole heiress of ye within named Richard Gross do hereby (for the consideration of five thousand pounds of tobacco in hand as part of ye satisfaction for this land, as also for diverse other considerations me thereunto moving) assign and make over all my right title and interest in ye land and appteures in this patent conteyned to Nicholas Casey and to his heirs and assigns forever, as witness my hand and seal this 9th day of Feb., 1696. Jane Regan (seal) T est George Nosworthy James Tullagh Richard Wilkinson, Jr. Richard Reynolds Acknowledged in open Court held for ye Isle of Wight County ye 9th day of Feb., 1696 by Jane Regan [Rigan] as her act and deed and recorded by order of 9th of June 98. Fra. Chapman Clerk Court C. Torrence,

    25 May, 1730.
    The Edward Pleasants Valentine Papers, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Isle of Wight County Records. Deed Book 4, page 16. 25 May, 1730 Francis Regan, [Jr.] of Isle of Wight County, and Jane [Gross] Regan of Surry County, widow of Francis Regan, [Sr.] deceased, and mother of Francis Regan [Jr.] of Isle of Wight to William Ham of Isle of Wight, May 25, 1730, land adjacent to Thomas Smith.
  • Birth*: Jane was born at VA.
  • Marriage: She married ?? ??.
  • Marriage*: She married Francis Regan , Sr., son of Daniell Regan , Sr. and Elizabeth ??, in 1690 at Isle of Wight County, VA. 1696?, 1682?.
  • Death*: Jane died after 1726/27 at Surry County, VA. Probably.

Parents:

Father: Richard Gross b. 1642, d. 1675
Mother: Jane Wilson b. c 1650

Family:

Francis Regan , Sr. b. 1662, d. 1727

Children:

Joseph Regan , Sr.+ b. c 1690, d. 1727
Francis Regan , Jr.+ b. c 1691
Daniel Regan , Sr.+ b. 1692, d. 1727
Thomas Regan b. c 1693, d. a 1726/27
RichaSon Richard? Regan b. c 1694, d. 1750
Elizabeth Regan b. c 1695
Jane Regan b. c 1696
Mary Regan b. c 1697
Faith Regan b. c 1698
John Regan b. 1704

Richard Gross

M, #21, b. 1642, d. 1675
Last Edited: 14 Feb 2016
  • Biography*: Page 39.

    Marriages of Isle of Wight County, VA, 1628 to 1800. page 21 from Will Book I, Isle of Wight County, VA, page 209 and Deed Book I, Isle of Wight County, VA, page 209. 1669 Richard Gross and Jane Wilson, daughter of John Wilson. Deed Book 1688-1704, Orders 1693-1695, Isle of Wight County Court House, Isle of Wight, VA. Page 230. 17 Sept., 1670. To all to whom these presents shall come, I Sir William Berkley Kt Governor and Captain General of Virginia send greetings in our Lord God Everlasting, whereas by instructions from ye Kings most Excellent Matie to me and ye Council of State his Matie was gratiously pleased to authorize me ye said Governor and Council to grant patents and to assign such proportions of land to all Adventurers or Planters as have been heretofore usual in ye like cases either for Adventurers of money or transportation of people into this Colony according to a charter of orders from ye late Treasurer and Company, that the same proportion of fifty acres of land be granted or assigned for every person transported hither since midsummer 1625. And that ye same course be continued to all Adventurers and Planters until it shall otherwise be determined by his Matie. Now know ye that I ye said Sir William Berkley Kt Governor do with ye consent of ye Council of State accordingly give and grant unto Richard Gross 200 acres of land according to ye antient bounds thereof, lying and being in ye Isle of Wight County, ye said land being lately found to Escheat to his Matie on an Inquisition recorded in the Secretaries Office under ye hand and seal of Mr. John Jenings Deputy Escheator for ye said County and a jury sworn before him for that purpose bearing date ye 17th day of September 1670 may appear and is now granted to ye Richard Gross who has made his composition according to Act and to hold said land with his due share of all mines and minerals ----- contained with all rights and priviledges of hunting, hawking, fishing, and fowling with all woods, water, and rivers with all profits commodities and herditaments to ye said land belonging to ye said Richard Gross his heirs and assigns forever in as ample manner to all intents and purposes as is expressed in a Charter of Orders from the late Treasurer and Company dated ye 18th of November 1618 or by consequence may be collected out of ye same or out of ye letters patents whereon they are grounded to be held at or Sovereign Lord ye King his heirs and successors forever as of his yeilding and paying to or Sovereign Lord ye King his heirs and successors for every 50 acres of land hereby granted yearly at ye feast of St. Michael ye Archangel ye rent of one shilling which payment is to be made yearly from year to year according to his Maties instructions of ye 12th of September 1662. Provided that if ye said Richard Gross his heirs or assigns do not seat and plant or cause to be planted upon ye said land within three years next ensuing then it shall be lawfull for any Adventurer or Planter to make choice and seat thereupon. Given under my hand and seal of ye Colony this sixth day of April, 1671 Anno Rg Rs Caroli second:23___________ William Berkely __________Recordatur Test Phill:Ludwell Clerk.
  • Birth*: Richard was born in 1642.
  • Marriage*: He married Jane Wilson, daughter of John Wilson , Sr. and ?? ??, in 1669 at Isle of Wight, VA. Marriages of Isle of Wight County, VA 1628 to 1800, Virginia Beach Main Library, 929.375554, page 21;

    Deed Book I, Isle of Wight, VA, Isle of Wight County Court House, Isle of Wight, VA, page 209;

    Will Book I, Isle of Wight, VA, Isle of Wight County Court House, Isle of Wight, VA, page 209..
  • Death*: Richard died in 1675 at Isle of Wight, VA.

Family:

Jane Wilson b. c 1650

Children:

Thomas Gross+ d. c 1742
Jane Gross+ d. a 1726/27

Joseph Regan , Sr.

M, #22, b. circa 1690, d. 1727
Land Deed, mentions Joseph Regan.
Joseph Regan's Will, page 1
Joseph Regan's Will, page 2
Joseph Regan's Will, page 3
Last Edited: 10 Mar 2023
  • Biography*: 1720s
    Joseph bought land next to his Uncle Daniel Regan, in the area that is now the extreme northwest corner of Northampton, NC [was Bertie Precinct or County].

    8 JUL., 1724.
    Volume 2, Isle of Wight County Court House, Isle of Wight, VA Page 271. 8 July, 1724. Joseph Regan, 100 acres N.L. Isle of Wight County, VA, south side of main Blackwater Swamp. 9 July 1724. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Patents 1-42, reels 1-41. Related See also the following surname(s): Reagan. Note Location: Isle of Wight County. Description: 100 acres on the south side of the main Blackwater swamp. Beg.g &c. a corner twixt Mr. Willm. Edwards and Richard Atkison. Source: Land Office Patents No. 12, 1724-1726, p. 85 (Reel 11). Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

    19 MAR., 1725/6.
    19 Mar., 1725/6. Will Book 7, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 748. Joseph Regan, is mentioned in his father's, Francis Regan, Sr., Will. See Francis Regan, Sr. [Indv. #19].

    2 APR., 1727.
    J. Byran Grimes, Abstract of North Carolina Wills, Raleigh, NC, UNC.195. Page 310, 1910. 2 Apr., 1727. Will abstract mentions that Joseph Reggons [Joseph Regan, Sr.] had a son Joseph daughters Martha, Mary, Hannah, Olive Reggons and a Son-in-Law John Weeb. This means either Martha, Mary, or Hannah married a John Weeb. [Need to check.] Wife Elizabeth. Witnesses William Boldin, Daniell Reggons, Thomas Reggons.


    1727.Joseph REGGONS, 1727: Bertie Precinct, NC
    North Carolina Secretary of State Wills 876/127 (recorded copy; original, SS/AR)

    [Will of Joseph REGGONS (REGGINS / REGAN / RIGGAN)]

    North Carolina Ss [possibly 'Sr']

    In The name of God Amen
    I Joseph REGGONS of bartie precnct [Bertie County was called Bertie Precinct in 1722] and Society parish being Sicke and weake of Body
    but of Sound and perfect mind and memory and Calling to mind the frailty of man do
    make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner and form following:

    Imp.s first of all I give and bequeth my Soul unto God Who gave it me hopeing and
    trusting in the merits of my blessed Saviour JeSus Christ that I Shall have enjoy
    full resurrection at the Last Day and my body to be decintly buried in the dust at
    the derection of my Exectors hereafter nominated and What Worldly goods that it
    have plea.d God to bestow upon me I Give and bequeath as follows:

    Item I Give and bequeth unto my Son Joseph REGGONS The plantation and all the Land
    thereunto belonging to him and heirs forever

    Item I Give and bequeth unto my Loveing Wife Elizabeth on halfe of my Land Lyeing
    on the Wheeller mill Swamp during her Life and after her d:sease to my Son Joseph
    REGGONS and heirs forever

    Item I Give and bequeth unto my Son Joseph REGGONS The other halfe of my Land
    ajoyning to my Wife Elizabeth on Wheellers mill Swamp to him and his heirs forever
    -

    Item I Give and bequeth unto my Loveing Wife Elizabeth my Land Lyeing in the Isle
    Weight Conty In the provience of Virginia ["bounded" struck out] on the South Side
    of round hill Swamp bounded on Ben: EDWARD Line and richard ATKINS Line

    turn over

    [stamped p. "3383"]

    [page break].
  • Birth*: Joseph was born circa 1690 at Isle of Wight, VA. 1683? Surry County, VA?.
  • Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Allen, daughter of Randal Allen and ?? ??.
  • Death*: Joseph died in 1727 at Bertie County, NC. Will is dated 2 April, 1727.
  • Probate: Joseph's will was probated at Bertie County, NC, in Aug 1727.

Parents:

Father: Francis Regan , Sr. b. 1662, d. 1727
Mother: Jane Gross d. a 1726/27

Family:

Elizabeth Allen

Children:

Joseph Regan , Jr.+ b. c 1709, d. 1783
Martha Regan b. c 1710
Mary Regan b. c 1712
Hannah Regan b. c 1714
Olive Regan+ b. c 1715, d. c 1797

Elizabeth Gadd

F, #23, b. circa 1685, d. after 1726/27
Last Edited: 31 Oct 2017

Parents:

Father: ?? Gad?
Mother: ?? ??

Family:

John Regan b. 1704

Joseph Regan , Jr.

M, #24, b. circa 1709, d. 1783
Joseph Regan Will
Joseph Regan Will - transcribed
Last Edited: 12 Feb 2023
  • Biography*: Occupation: Planter.

    7 FEB., 1736.
    Bertie NC Court Minutes 07 Feb 1736
    Read the petition of WILLIAM CAIN and Robert Clary. Ordered that Joseph
    Regan be sum 'd to appear to shew cause why he Detains the said Legacys.
    [It seems from this record that Elizabeth Drake was dead. No record of why Joseph Regan was serving as administrator.]

    26 Nov., 1736.
    Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC. Joseph Regan bought land in Bladen County, NC near "The Great Swamp", or "Big Swamp as it is called today.

    3 DEC., 1753.
    Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 566. William Cain, Sr. of Bladen County sold Joseph Regan, Jr. 200 acres on the Southside of the Great Swamp. The indenture reads as follows: This indenture made the 3rd day of December in the year of our Lord, 1753, between William Cain, Planter, of the County of Bladen in the Province of North Carolina and Olive [Olive Regan (Cain), sister of Joseph Regan, Jr.] his wife of the one part and Joseph Regan, Planter of the County and Providence aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said William Cain for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid before the ensealing and delivery hereof by the said Joseph Regan, the receipt whereof the said William Cain, doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and from every part and parcel thereof fully, freely and absolutely exonerate, acquit and forever discharge the said Joseph Regan, his heirs, exers., administrators and assigns by these presents have given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey, and confirm unto the said Joseph Regan, a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Bladen on the South side of the Great Swamp. Beginning at a small water oak on the Swamp, running South 70 degrees, East 146 poles to a pine, South 20 West 220 poles to a pine, North 70 degrees West 146 poles to a pine, then down the swamp to the first station, containing 200 acres of land, it being part of a tract of 400 acres laid out for the said William Cain by His Majesty's letter Patent to him thereof made and duly executed, bearing date 15th day of November, 1753, as doth and may at large appear .... William Cain (Seal) her Olive (X) Cain (Seal) mark Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us: James McCallum, Joseph Cain [Son of William Cain, Sr.] Acknowledged in open court March 1754 by William Cain, Sr. and Olive Cain, wife of the said William Cain and Olive Cain wife of the said William Cain resigned her right of dower. Thomas Robeson, Clerk

    1762.
    Walter Clarke, The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, Vol XXV , (1789-1790) with Supplement for other years. Goldsboro, NC, Nash Brothers Book and Job Printers, 1906. pages 480-481. 1762 The General Assembly ordered in 1762 that the Commissioners of the said district to lay out and make a road through Regan's Swamp in Bladen County, to the Court House in the said County. The Law in part reads as follows: I. Whereas, a Public Road through Regan's Swamp to the Court House in Bladen County, will be of great benefit and utility, as well to the inhabitants of Pee Dee, as to those residing on the Westerly side of the said Swamp, in order to transport their produce and effects to markets, and attend the Courts. II. Be it therefore enacted, by the Governor, Council, and Assembly and by the authority of the same, that Archibald McMi---ih, Joseph Regan, and Joseph Fort [Indv. #924], are hereby appointed Commissioners of the Roads on the Westerly side of Regan's Swamp in Bladen County aforesaid; and they are directed and authorized, within six months after the said passing of this Act to lay or stake out or cause to be laid out or staked out a Road from the Westerly side of the said Swamp thro' the same to Johnson's Bluff ....... III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Hugh Waddle, Robert Jonston, and William McRee , Esquires., are appointed Commissioners of the Roads on the Easterly side of the said Swamp from Johnston's Bluff to the Court House.

    1763.
    1763 Tax List of Bladen County, NC , State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. 1763 Names listed - Joseph Regan and son [Ralph Regan]. Females were not counted as taxables. Two white polls, two black males for a total of four.

    4 JAN., 1773.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC. Page 578. 4 Jan., 1773. The Will of Joseph Regan, Sr. reads as follows: In the Name of God 'Amen'. The 4th day of January in the year of our Lord Anno Domino, 1773. I Joseph Regan of Bladen County in the province of North Carolina, planter, being sick in body but of good and perfect memory thanks be to God, and calling to mind and remembrance the uncertain estate of this transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto death when it shall please God to call. I do make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: First: Being penitent and sorry for all my sins, most humbly desiring forgiveness for the same, I commend my soul unto Almighty God, my Saviour and Redeemer, in whom and by whose merit I trust and believe and assuredly to be saved and to have the full remission of all my sins and to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named and for settling my temporal estate and such goods, chattels and debts, as it hath pleased God favor me with. I first desire that all my lands shall be equally divided between my three sons, Ralph, John and Richard Regan, that my negros, home furniture and living stock of all kinds, shall be equally divided between my loving wife, Anna Regan and the sons above mentioned. And it is my further desire that Mr. Absalom Barnes and Mr. Samuel Cain shall divide the above lands, stocks and negros and house and furniture. And I hereby make and appoint my two eldest sons, Ralph Regan and John Regan, full and sole Executors of my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking, disannulling and making void all former Wills and bequests by me made and declaring this to be my last and only Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have put my hand and seal, the day and year above written. Joseph Regan (seal) Witnesses present: Samuel Richardson, William Moore, and William Bird [Byrd?] "and house furniture" was interlined before this deed was signed.

    1773.
    The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, Volume XXIII. pages 908-909. 1773 The General Assembly of NC passed an act in 1773 for laying out and establishing a Public Road from Charlotte Town, in Mecklenburg County, to Bladen Court House. The Act reads in part: "road ... to run from Charlotte Town, in Mecklenburg County, through the Counties of Mecklenburg and Anson, to Hall's Ferry, on Drowning Creek, and from thence the nearest and most convenient way into Johnson's Bluff Road, leading to Bladen Court House. John Polk, Adam Alexander, Robert Barnett, John Cole, Charles Robinson, William Terry, Jr., Neill McFall, Joseph Fort [Indv. #924], Joseph Regan, James Piggot, and Thomas Robinson , Jun., Esquires were appointed Commissioners for laying out and establishing the said road.

    12 NOV., 1779.
    Deed Book 19, Bladen County, NC. Page 457. 12 Nov., 1779. State of North Carolina. No. 5. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings: Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby paid into our Treasury by Joseph Regan, have given, and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Joseph Regan a tract of land containing 300 acres lying and being in our said County of Bladen on the East side of Drowning Creek and on both sides of Jackson Swamp. Beginning on the East side of said Swamp at a large pine and running South 75 East 222 poles to a small pine then South 65 West 222 poles to a pine, than North 25 West 222 poles to a stake, then North 65 West 222 poles to the beginning. Patent dated November 12th, 1779.

    12 NOV., 1779.
    NC Will Book I? , Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC Page 578. 12 Nov., 1779. A grant of land was made by the State of North Carolina to Joseph Regan, Jr. for land on both sides of Jackson Swamp containing 300 acres of land. Jackson Swamp is located in present day Robeson County, NC near NC Highway 41 and several miles south of the Big Swamp. The grant reads as follows: State of North Carolina. No. 5. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby paid into our Treasury by Joseph Regan, have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Joseph Regan a tract of land containing 300 acres lying and being in our said County of Bladen on the East side of Drowning Creek and on both sides of Jackson Swamp. Beginning on the East side of Jackson Swamp at a large pine and running South 75 East 222 poles to a small pine then South 65 West 222 poles to a pine, then North 25 West 222 poles to a stake, then North 65 West 222 poles to the beginning. Patent dated November 12, 1779.

    1781.
    Tax List Records, State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. 1781 The following people were classified as Exempts. Joseph Regan, Ralph Regan, John Regan, Richard Regan

    1783.
    NC State Archives, The NC Inventories of Estates, 1677-1784. The Estate Inventory of Joseph Regan of Bladen County is listed.

    7 NOV., 1784.
    Nash Odom, Family History, 1971. Page 34. 7 Nov., 1784. Joseph Regan had 300 acres of land on Middle Swamp, NC surveyed.

    Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, NC Books B and M (1775-1821) Page 372. no date The record of the division of the estate of Joseph Regan, Jr. reads as follows: Agreeable to the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Regan, deceased, have divided this said estate as follows. Namely: Ann Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased. One negro man named Sam and one negro wench named Lucy. Ralph Regan's part of the Estate of Joseph Regan, deceased, are as follows: 150 acres of land in Bladen County on the Southside of the Ten Mile Swamp. Beginning at a white oak tree William Cain's corners thence North 70 East 155 poles to a pine thence North 20 W? 15 pole per inch per f-- Cambell D. Swr. also another tract of land containing two hundred acres lying in Bladen County in the North West side of the Ten Mile Swamp including Franklin's Folly beginning at a pine standing in the edge of the Ten Mile Swamp and runs North 45 East 200 pole thence North 43 East 160 pole thence South 45 East 200 pole thence South 43 North 160 pole to the first station plated to a scale 100 pole in a inch per Sand Bend D. Swr. -- John Blount, Shadrock Lee chain bearers also another tract of land containing 100 acres in Bladen County on Jackson Swamp South West of the Great Swamp. Beginning at a pine in Joseph Regan's upper line East of said swamp and running thence North 40 West 31 chains 63 links to a stake among 4 pines then South 50 West 31 chains to a stake thence South 40 East 31 chains and 63 links to a stake thence South 40 East 31 chains 63 links to a stake among 3 pines then direct to the beginning. 23 December 1772 deed per scale 15 chains per inch. Robert Edwards Swr. as the patented pilots of the above said tracts of land well more fully appear. Also, one negro man named Sam and one negro girl named Phebe. John Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased, of one tract of land containing one hundred acres in Bladen County lying on both sides of Abraham Richardson's Branch forming Abraham Richardson's line. Beginning at a pine in corner tree of the land he now lives on and running North 45 West 127 pole then South 45 West 127 pole thence South 45 East 127 pole to the first station piloted by a scale of 100 poles per inch surveyed for Joseph Regan May the 11th 1774 per Sand Bardel, Henry Taylor, John Sizemore, chain bearers, also another tract of land containing two hundred acres et brings the upper half of a 400 acre survey which was surveyed for William Cain or by the patent and the plot will more fully appears and runs as follows. Beginning at a white oak and runs South 70 East 146 poles to a pine thence South 20 440 poles to the beginning surveyed for William Cain March 4th 1749 for William Pne D Swr. Also, one negro girl named Mincey and one negro child named Lenison. Richard Regan's part of the estate of Joseph Regan's, deceased. Namely, 150 acres of land it being the plantation whereon he now lives being the lower half of a 300 acre survey in Bladen County on Middle Swamp beginning at a pine thence North 45 West 219 pole to the beginning surveyed for Joseph Regan August 20th 1756 per Faoned Campbell D.S. also one other tract of land containing 300 acres of land in Bladen County on the East side of Drowning Creek and both sides of Jackson Swamp ... to the beginning surveyed for Joseph Regan 13th July 1778. Scale 100 pole per inch. John Yates Swr. Also, negro girl named Patience one negro boy named Jubitu and one negro girl Sal. A line return of the Division of the land and negros of the estate of Joseph Regan, deceased. Samuel Cain Abraham Barnes No. 1783. This division is ordered to be registered. John White, Clerk.
  • Birth*: Joseph was born circa 1709 at Surry County, VA. Or Isle of Wight County, VA. 1706?.
  • Marriage*: He married Ann ?? circa 1735 at NC. Date and Place Source: Sam West..
  • Death*: Joseph died in 1783 at Bladen County, NC. Will is dated 4 January, 1773. Lived at least 10 years after Will date.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC. Old Regan Family Cemetery.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100914784/joseph-regan.

Parents:

Father: Joseph Regan , Sr. b. c 1690, d. 1727
Mother: Elizabeth Allen

Family:

Ann ?? b. c 1715, d. Sep 1796

Children:

Captain Ralph Regan+ b. c 1736, d. 1795
Lt. Richard Regan+ b. c 1744, d. 20 Nov 1798
Captain John Regan , Sr.+ b. c 1753, d. 1814

Ann ??1

F, #25, b. circa 1715, d. September 1796
Anne Regan Will
Ann Regan Will - transcribed
Last Edited: 20 Oct 2023
  • Biography*: 6 MAR., 1784.
    Register of Deeds office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 583. 6 Mar. 1784. A Deed of Gift to their "loving mother, widow" Anna Regan is recorded from Ralph, John, and Richard Regan. The Deed reads as follows: To all to whom these presents shall come, we Ralph Regan, John Regan, and Richard Regan, do send Greeting. Know ye that we the said Ralph Regan, John Regan, and Richard Regan of the Parish of St. Martins in the County of Bladen, Planters, for and in consideration of the love, goodwill and affection which we have and do bear towards our loving Mother, Anna Regan, of the same Parish and County, widow, have given and granted and do by these presents freely give and grant unto the said Anna Regan, or during the space of her life or widowhood, a certain tract of land whereon she now lives, containing 150 acres, it being one half of a 300 acre survey for Joseph Regan with all the hereditaments thereunto belonging in the Parish aforesaid, of which the signing of these presents, we have delivered her, the said Anna Regan, in full possession of the said tract of land with all of the hereditaments thereunto belonging. To have and to hold during the term of her life, or widowhood. In witness whereof we have hereunto put our hands and seal, the 6th day of March, 1784. Ralph Regan (seal) John Regan (seal) Richard Regan (seal) X his mark Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of William Moore, and John Cain. May Term, 1784. This Deed was proved in open Court and ordered to be registered. John White, County Clerk. 1784 Tax List of Bladen County, NC.

    1784.
    Tax List has Anne Regan owning 150 acres. See Captain Ralph Regan [Record #26] Census of NC, Fayette District, Robeson County.

    1790.
    Anna Regan 2 Free White Females. [Anna, ?] 4 slaves. [Sam, Lucy, ?, ?]

    22 SEP., 1796.
    Will Book I, Clerk of Court Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 44. 22 Sept. 1796. Will is recorded. Will mentions: Sons: Richard Regan, John Regan. Granddaughters: Olive Powers, Nancy Regan, Martha Regan, Oliva Ezzell, Sarah Hawthorn, Nancy Andress, Elizabeth Regan, Nancy Regan, Mary Regan, Nancy Andress (daughter of Joseph and Nancy Andress) Grandsons: Spann Regan, William Regan, John Regan, Ralph Regan. The Executors were John Regan, son, and William Regan, grandson. Testators were John Cain and Oliva Cain.
  • Birth*: Ann was born circa 1715.
  • Marriage*: She married Joseph Regan , Jr., son of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Elizabeth Allen, circa 1735 at NC. Date and Place Source: Sam West..
  • Residence*: Ann ?? lived in 1790 at Robeson County, NC, 1790 Census, listed as Anna Regan, head of household.
  • Death*: Ann died in Sep 1796 at Robeson County, NC. Will is dated 2 September, 1796.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Old Regan Family Cemetery.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100914683/ann-regan.

Family:

Joseph Regan , Jr. b. c 1709, d. 1783

Children:

Captain Ralph Regan+ b. c 1736, d. 1795
Lt. Richard Regan+ b. c 1744, d. 20 Nov 1798
Captain John Regan , Sr.+ b. c 1753, d. 1814

Citations

  1. Her Will has 'Ann Regan'.

Captain Ralph Regan

M, #26, b. circa 1736, d. 1795
Last Edited: 20 Jan 2022
  • Biography*: Occupation: Planter.

    4 JAN., 1773.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC. Page 578. 4 Jan., 1773. Joseph Regan's Will states that Ralph Regan is to receive one third of all Joseph Regan's land. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24].

    27 FEB., 1776.
    Battle of Moores Creek, NC. Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge [NC] by Bobby Gilmer Moss, page 172, lists: Ragan, Ralph. Ralph Ragan, of Bladen County [NC], served as a lieutenant under Capt. Nathaniel Richardson, and Lt. Col. Thomas Brown. He participated in the battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Journal "A", 25 : ; Papers, I, 41.

    1776.
    Nash Odom, Family Research, 1971. Page 13. 1776 Captain Ralph Regan served in the Militia of NC during the Revolution and rendered valuable aid to American forces in defeating the Tories. [Reference - Colonial Records?]

    NOV., 1779.
    Clerk of Court Office, Robeson County, NC, Will Book I?, page 44. Nov. 1779. Ralph Regan received a grant of land from the State of NC.
         
    1781.
    1781 Tax List 1781 Tax list classified Ralph Regan as Exempt. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24]

    1784.
    1784 Tax List of Bladen County, NC, State Department of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC. 1784 Regans listed in Captain Ralph Regan's District, Bladen County, NC: Anne Regan 150 acres (Ralph's mother) Ralph Regan 1620 acres John Regan 1270 acres (brother of Ralph) Richard Regan 950 acres (brother of Ralph)

    1786.
    The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina, Vol. XXIV. Pages 838-839 1786 An Act for Dividing the County of Bladen was passed by the General Assembly. The new county to be created was Robeson County. The Court was to be held at the house of Captain John Willis until a Court-house could be built. Joseph Cain [Record #1351], John Regan [Record #27], Ralph Regan, David Russ, James Council, William Grey McDaniel, William Moore were appointed Commissioners for running the dividing line between the said Counties of Bladen and Robeson.

    MAY, 1788.
    NC Deed Book I, Register of Deeds, Bladen County, NC, page 498. May, 1788. The following deed mentions Ralph Regan as the Guardian on Sarah Ann Harrison. The deed reads as follows: State of North Carolina, Bladen County. Know all men by these presents that whereas at a County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the County of Bladen on the first Monday in May one thousand seven hundred and eighty five on Order of Court issued to the Sheriff of said County directing the said Sheriff to expose to sale at public vendue a certain piece or parcel of land the property of John Harrison, [Indv. #1285, brother of Sarah Harrison] containing by estimation 150 acres situated in the County aforesaid on the East side of the Great Swamp joining the lands lately occupied by Edward Harrison, [Record #1283, father of Sarah Harrison], deceased, including the plantation occupied by Elizabeth Wishart [Record #941, mother of Sarah Harrison] taken by virtue of an Execution at the suit Ezekiel Burley for the sum of eleven Pounds one Shilling together with the cost on said suit as by the record of that said judgement will more fully appear pursuant to said judgement order issued to the said Sheriff to sell the before mentioned tract or parcel of land to raise the before mentioned sum of eleven Pounds one Shilling with cost in satisfaction of said judgement as by writ of execution which is on record will more fully appear in obedience to which writ to directed and pursuant to an act of Assembly in such cases made and provided I, John Gibbs, Sheriff of Bladen County in virtue of my office making due advertisement did expose the said land to public sale on the eight day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight at the Court House of Elizabeth Town at which time and place Ralph Regan, Guardian for Sarah Harrison at the sum of twenty Pounds one Shilling as will more fully appear by the return of the said writ of Execution by me as Sheriff aforesaid to the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the said County of Bladen on the first Monday in August one thousand seven hundred eighty eight, Now know ye that I, John Gibbs, Sheriff of the said County of Bladen in virtue of my office and in pursuance of the act of Assembly in such cases made and provided and also in consideration of the above mentioned sum of twenty two Pounds, one Shilling, to me in hand paid as Sheriff aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge hath given, granted, bargained, sold enfeoffed and confirmed and by the presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell enfeoffed and confirmed unto the said. Sarah Ann Harrison her heirs and assigns forever all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim that the said John Harrison hath had or claimed or pretended to have had all and every part of the said land with the appurtenances and improvement to the said land belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have and to hold all and singular the said to the Sarah Ann Harrison, her heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof I, the said John Gibbs, Sheriff hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day of John Gibbs (seal) Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of: Bladen, November Term, 1788. This Deed was acknowledged in open Court and ordered to be registered. John White, County Clerk.

    1790.
    Census of NC, Fayette District, Robeson County. 1790. Ralph Regan 3 Free White Males of 16. [Ralph, Richard, Samuel] 1 Free White Male under 16. [Daniel] 6 Free White Females. [Millie, Olive, Sarah, Nancy, Martha, Sarah Ann Harrison?] 4 slaves.

    1792.
    John Hill Wheeler, Historical Sketches of North Carolina, From 1584-1851, Baltimore, Regional Publishing Co., 1964, Third Printing. Pages 352-353. 1792. Ralph Regan represented Robeson County as a member of the House of Commons in the North Carolina General Assembly in 1792.

    14 AUG., 1795.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. The Will reads as follows: In the Name of God, Amen. I, Ralph Regan, of the County of Robeson and State of North Carolina, Planter, being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be unto God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body, I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the direction of my Executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection to receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. First, I give and bequeath to my well-beloved son, Joseph Regan, 400 acres of land in two surveys on the North side of the Ten-Mile Swamp by him to be freely possessed and enjoyed. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my well-beloved son, Samuel Regan, 400 acres of land in two surveys on the Wildcat Branch by him to be freely possessed and enjoyed. Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my well-beloved Daniel Regan all my part of the Plantation now possessed by Anne Regan by him to be freely possessed and enjoyed. Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Millie Regan the Plantation whereon I now live and all the rest of my property which is not before mentioned by her to be freely possessed and enjoyed for the support of her family during her life or widowhood and at that end of that period to be divided as follows: To my son, Richard Regan the Plantation whereon I now live and all the land adjoining to it, and to my daughters Olive Powers, Sarah Regan, Nancy Regan, and Martha Regan, 100 pounds each to be paid them in negros and the rest of my property to be equally divided among all my children, and further constitute and ordain my son, Joseph Regan and my son-in-law, Matthew Powers [Record #31] sole Executors of this Last Will and Testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannull all and every other former Testaments, Wills, legacies, bequests, and Executors by me in any ways before named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal fourteeth day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, signed, sealed, published, pronounced and declared by the said Ralph Regan as his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in this presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names. Ralph Regan (seal) Witness: John Regan [Indv. #27, Ralph's brother] her Ala Regan [John Regan's second wife] mark.
  • Birth*: Ralph was born circa 1736 at Robeson County, NC. Circa 1735 to 1740. Northampton, NC?.
  • Marriage*: He married Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie' circa 1765 at Bladen County, NC. Probably.
  • Residence*: Captain Ralph Regan lived in 1790 at Robeson County, NC, 1790 Census, listed as Richard Regan, lived next to John Regan..
  • Death*: Ralph died in 1795 at Robeson County, NC. Will is dated 14 Aug, 1795.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Old Regan Family Cemetery at Robeson County, NC. Note, Source: Linda Boyd - The Old Regan Cemetery on Wildcat Swamp-very near the Big Swamp . Also known as Regan-Singletary Cemetery. Off Turnpike Road near Regan Church, very overgrown - only 3 stones in cemetery; however, many graves that cannot be identified..

Parents:

Father: Joseph Regan , Jr. b. c 1709, d. 1783
Mother: Ann ?? b. c 1715, d. Sep 1796

Family:

Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie' b. c 1748, d. 1795

Children:

Daniel Regan+ b. c 1767, d. 19 Sep 1827
Joseph Regan , Sr.+ b. 1769, d. 11 Aug 1843
Samuel Regan or Riggans+ b. c 1770, d. May 1819
Olive Regan+ b. 14 May 1771, d. 7 Feb 1838
Martha Regan+ b. c 1774, d. a 1844
Richard Regan b. c 1777, d. c 1810
Sarah P. Regan+ b. 16 Apr 1779, d. 4 Oct 1857
Nancy E. Regan or Reagen+ b. 1781, d. a 1830

Captain John Regan , Sr.

M, #27, b. circa 1753, d. 1814
John Regan's Will, pages 1-2
John Regan's Will, pages 3-4
John Regan's Will, page 5
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2022
  • Biography*: Occupation: Planter.

    4 JAN., 1773.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC. Page 578. 4 Jan., 1773. Joseph Regan's Will states that John Regan is to receive one third of all Joseph Regan's land. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24]. Roster of Soldiers from NC in the American Revolution, 1984.
    27 FEB., 1776.
    Battle of Moores Creek, NC. Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge [NC] by Bobby Gilmer Moss, page 172, lists: Ragan, John. John Ragan, of Bladen County [NC], served as a clerk under Capt. Nathaniel Richardson and Lt. Col. Thomas Brown. Since, according to Caswell, Brown participated in the battle of Moores Creek Bridge, Ragan was possibly in the encounter. Journal "A", 25; Papers, I, 41.

    1780-1782.
    John Regan, Comptroller's Office Certificates 1780 - 1782, rank - Captain, Wilmington District.

    Nash Odom, Family Research, 1971. Page 30. John Brown [Indv. #657] was a member of the Provincial Congress that refused to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States and was succeeded in that office by John Regan [Captain] who voted in the affirmative at a meeting held in Fayetteville, NC.

    1788.
    Robert C. Lawrence, The State of Robeson, Lumberton, NC, 1939. Page 57. 1788. The book states that Captain John Regan voted against the ratification of the Federal Constitution. When the Constitution Convention met at Hillsboro, NC in 1788 to consider whether North Carolina should ratify the Federal Constitution, the delegates from the new county of Robeson were: General John Willis, Elias Barnes, Neill Brown, [Indv. #676] John Cade, and John Regan. These delegates voted in favor of ratification with the exception of John Regan, who voted against it. The opponents of ratification had a large majority in the Convention and ratification was rejected. The next convention to consider the question met at Fayetteville, NC in 1789. Robeson County was represented by the same delegates with the exception of John Regan. His action in voting against ratification was evidently displeasing to his constituents and he was succeeded by Sion Alford. But, John Regan was afterward Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.

    FEB., 1778.
    Old Books B and M, 1775 to 1821, Register of Deeds, Bladen County, NC, page 78. Feb., 1778. This book mentions a land grant from the State of North Carolina to John Regan. Record of Services in the Wilmington District, 1780-1782, Comptroller's Office Certificates. Page 2,997. 1780-1782. John Regan served as an officer in the American Revolution. Pension Records, #S.7255, The National Archives, Washington, DC. In the services records of Nathan Musselwhite served in the Revolution under the following: Captain John Regan, Captain William Moore, Captain Nathaniel Richardson, Captain Joseph Wood, Captain Peter Robeson, and Captain John Willis. Nathan enlisted in Bladen County, NC, and served with the NC Troops from time to time during 1776-1782, serving at least 13 months. He was is in the Battle of Gate's Defeat at Camben, SC.

    1781.
    1781 Tax List, Bladen County, NC 1781 Tax List classifies John Regan as Exempt. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24]

    23 OCT., 1782.
    NC Deed Book 19, Register of Deeds, Bladen County, NC. Page 506. 23 Oct., 1782. The land grant reads as follows: State of North Carolina. No. 604. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings. Know ye that we for and in consideration of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John Regan have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Regan a tract of land containing 200 acres, lying and being in our County of Bladen on both sides of the Ten Mile Swamp. Beginning at a water oak, Joseph Regan's corner, on the South side of said Swamp and running North 72 degrees West 29 chains and 6 links to a large sweet gum, in the mouth of Lee's Branch then South 18 degrees West 26 chains to a stake and a small white oak, then North 72 degrees West 12 chains to a stake and 2 oaks and a pine, then South 72 degrees East 41 chains 86 links to and along Ralph Regan's line to a stake, then North 18 degrees East 54 chains and 94 links to the beginning. Patent dated October 23rd, 1782.

    1784
    1784 Tax List , Bladen County, NC 1784 Tax List has John Regan owning 1270 acres. See Captain Ralph Regan [Indv. #26]

    1786.
    1786 Act, Bladen County, NC. 1786 Act for Dividing the County of Bladen County appointed John Regan as one of the Commissioners for dividing the County. See Ralph Regan. [Indv. #26].

    1790.
    Census of NC, Fayette District, Robeson County. 1790. John Regan 3 Free White Males of 16. [John, Sr., Joseph, John Jr.] 1 Free White Male under 16. [William] 3 Free White Females. [Ala, Nancy, Elizabeth] 13 slaves.


    OCT., 1792.
    In October, 1792, John Eagan [Regan] placed an ad in the Fayetteville Gazette (Oct. 30, 1792, Vol.I, No. 13; the name Eagan was easily in error as Regan because the printer was "verbally given" the advertisement) warning all persons not to have any dealings with certain Negro slaves Rose, Amelia, Sam, Hannah, Ned and Rhodey, which he claimed were bequeathed by Levi Glass to a daughter, Becky. The slaves could have been worth upwards of three thousand dollars - a considerable sum. Regan had intermarried with Becky Glass (newspaper of Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1792, Vol. I, No. 19). In December, John White responded in the same paper (Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1793, Vol. I, No. 22) that he had obtained the six slaves legally from the estate of Levi Glass. In his will written in 1779, Glass left his plantation called Lumber Bridge to his children, including Becky. White had purchased the slaves at a Sheriff's sale in Robeson to satisfy a judgment against Glass. White intended to show that Regan's retention of the slaves was illegal and that they were held without his consent. He warned the public about buying the slaves .

    DEC., 1792.
    John Regan had intermarried with Becky Glass (newspaper of Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1792, Vol. I, No. 19).

    JAN.,1793
    In a letter written in January, 1793, White claimed that eighteen months earlier he had exchanged two slaves, Amelia and Hannah, with Cader Hawthorn of Robeson, and took, in return, a fellow named Jack: "Of the means which Eagan [Regan] made use of to possess himself, of the Negroes from Hawthorn, I cannot positively say ...Hawthorn and his father, in my absence, took the fellow [Jack] from my yard. For this theft, I have entered a complaint with the Attorney-General."

    14 AUG., 1795.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. John Regan is mentioned in his brother's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. John Regan along with his wife, Ala are the witnesses to Ralph's Will. See Captain Ralph Regan [Indv. #26].

    1797-1800.
    John Hill Wheeler, Historical Sketches of North Carolina from 1584-1851, Baltimore: Regional Publishing Co., 1964, Third Printing. Pages 352-353. 1797-1800. John Regan was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly from Robeson County in the House of Commons.

    1800.
    1800 Census of Robeson County, NC 1800. The Census lists John Regan with a Birth Date range of 1755 to 1774 with 1 male under 10 [?], 1 male 16-26 [William], 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45 [John Sr.], 1 female 16-26 [Nancy, Elizabeth], 1 female 26-45 [Ala], and 21 slaves.

    7 MAR., 1806.
    NC Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 98-99. 7 March, 1806. John Regan inherited 145 acres from his son William Regan as recorded in William's Will. See William Regan [Indv. #667].

    18 JUN., 1814.
    NC Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 134. 18 Jun., 1814. Will was written on 18 Jun., 1814 and probated during the November term in 1814. He mentions in his Will his wife Ala, to receive all the property that came by her former husband John Brown and father William Bennett. He left his son, Joseph Regan, 500 acres of land granted first to William Cain. He left his son, Neill Regan, 500 acres of land purchased from James McKee. He also left those two sons, 10 Negros. His daughter, Nancy Andress, he left four Negros. His son, John Regan, he left lands of around 1000 acres and four Negros. He left Mrs. Elizabeth Adams 175 acres of land. His son, Ralph Regan, he left 3 Negros. His daughter, Elizabeth Pope, he left 5 Negros. His grandson, Stephen Andress, he left 1 Negro. He left his daughter Nancy's four children something that was on the land where Thomas Ivey, Sr. lived. His Executors were his sons, Joseph Regan and John Regan and Jonathan Wishart [Indv. #33]. The witnesses were Matthew Powers, [Indv. #31], Ralph Regan, J. Regan, and J. Wishart.
  • Birth*: John was born circa 1753 at NC. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt..
  • Marriage*: He married Becky Glass, daughter of Levi Glass and ?? ??, circa 1771. Probably in Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence*: Captain John Regan , Sr. lived in 1790 at Robeson County, NC, 1790 Census, listed as John Regan, lived next to his brother, Ralph Regan..
  • Marriage*: He married Ala Bennett, daughter of William Bennett and Mary ??, in 1794 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Death*: John died in 1814 at Robeson County, NC. Will was written June 18, 1814, in Robeson County, NC, in which he named his wife, Ala.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC.
  • Probate: John's will was probated at Robeson County, NC, in Nov 1814.

Parents:

Father: Joseph Regan , Jr. b. c 1709, d. 1783
Mother: Ann ?? b. c 1715, d. Sep 1796

Family 1:

Becky Glass b. c 1740

Children:

Nancy P. Regan+ b. 1772
Rev. John Regan , Jr.+ b. 1773, d. 25 Apr 1834
Col. Ralph Regan , Sr.+ b. 7 Apr 1776, d. 27 Apr 1833
Elizabeth Regan+ b. 1778
William Regan b. 1780, d. c 1806

Family 2:

Ala Bennett b. 7 Mar 1762, d. 3 Apr 1837

Children:

Joseph Regan , Jr.+ b. 30 Oct 1796, d. 19 Dec 1820
Colonel Neill Regan , Sr.+ b. 26 May 1802, d. 15 May 1857

Lt. Richard Regan

M, #28, b. circa 1744, d. 20 November 1798
1790 Census
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2016
  • Biography*: Occupation: Planter

    26 NOV., 1756.
    Nash Odom, Family History,1971. Page 34. In the division of his father's, Joseph Regan, estate Richard Regan received 300 acres of land on Middle Swamp, NC surveyed for Joseph Regan on Nov. 26, 1756.

    4 JAN., 1773.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Bladen County, NC. Page 578. 4 Jan., 1773. Joseph Regan's Will states that Richard Regan is to receive one third of all Joseph Regan's land. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Indv. #24].

    27 FEB., 1776.
    Battle of Moores Creek, NC. Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge [NC] by Bobby Gilmer Moss, page 172, lists: Ragan, Richard. Richard Ragan, of Bladen County [NC], served as a sergeant under Capt. Nathaniel Richardson and Lt. Col. Thomas Brown. since, according to Caswell, Brown participated in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, Ragan was possibly in the encounter. He also served as a sergeant pursing insurgents who had been defeated at Moores Creek Bridge. Journal "A", 25; Papers, I, 41.

    FEB., 1778.
    Old Books B and M, 1775 to 1821, Register of Deeds, Bladen County, NC, page 77. Feb., 1778. This book mentions a land grant from the State of North Carolina to Richard Regan.

    Nash Odom, Family History, 1971. Page 34. 1780? Richard Regan appears several times in the records as an officer in the Militia of NC from the Wilmington District. Roster of Soldiers from NC in the American Revolution, 1984.

    1780-1782. Richard Regan, NC Revolution Army Accounts, Volume V, Comptroller's Office Vouchers, account#4376, Wilmington District. 1781. 1781 Tax List, Bladen County, NC. 1781 Tax List classifies Richard Regan as Exempt. See Joseph Regan, Jr. [Record #24].

    7 NOV., 1784.
    Nash Odom, Family History, 1971. Page 34. 7 Nov., 1784. Richard Regan received a grant of land. 1784. 1784 Tax List of Bladen County, NC 1784 Tax List has Richard Regan owning 950 acres. See Captain Ralph Regan [Record #26].

    1790.
    Census of NC, Fayette District, Robeson County. 1790. Richard Regan 1 Free White Males of 16. [Richard] 1 Free White Male under 16. [?] 5 Free White Females. [ Olivia, Sarah, Mary, ?, ?] 7 slaves.]

    22 SEP., 1796.
    Will Book I, Clerk of Court Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 44. 22 Sept. 1796. Richard Regan is mentioned in his mother's, Anne ?, Will. See Anne ? [Indv #25]

    1800.
    1800 Census of Robeson County, NC. 1800. Richard Regan is not listed in the 1800 Census. Richard Regan left Robeson County, NC about 1798 and went to Washington County, GA.
  • Birth*: Richard was born circa 1744 at NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Catharine Catherine? ?? circa 1770 at probably in Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence*: Lt. Richard Regan lived in 1790 at Robeson County, NC, 1790 Census, listed as Richard Regan.
  • Death*: Richard died on 20 Nov 1798 at Washington County, GA. And before 1800. 1805?
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Washington County, GA. 1805?.

Parents:

Father: Joseph Regan , Jr. b. c 1709, d. 1783
Mother: Ann ?? b. c 1715, d. Sep 1796

Family:

Catharine Catherine? ??

Children:

?? Regan b. c 1771
Robeson Regan+ b. c 1775
Sarah Regan+ b. 10 Feb 1779, d. 25 Dec 1857
Olivia Regan 'Olive'+ b. b 1780
Mary Regan or Riggan 'Polly?'+ b. 9 Mar 1787, d. Mar 1870
Spann Regan b. b 1796

Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie'1

F, #29, b. circa 1748, d. 1795
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2016
  • Biography*: NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. Millie is mentioned in her husband's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. Millie was bequeathed the Plantation her and Ralph lived on for the rest of her life or widowhood. See Captain Ralph Regan [Indv. #26].
  • Birth*: Darphe was born circa 1748. 1745?.
  • Marriage*: She married Captain Ralph Regan, son of Joseph Regan , Jr. and Ann ??, circa 1765 at Bladen County, NC. Probably.
  • Death*: Darphe died in 1795 at Robeson County, NC. Probably.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Wildcat Swamp at Robeson County, NC. Old Regan Family Cemetery.

Family:

Captain Ralph Regan b. c 1736, d. 1795

Children:

Daniel Regan+ b. c 1767, d. 19 Sep 1827
Joseph Regan , Sr.+ b. 1769, d. 11 Aug 1843
Samuel Regan or Riggans+ b. c 1770, d. May 1819
Olive Regan+ b. 14 May 1771, d. 7 Feb 1838
Martha Regan+ b. c 1774, d. a 1844
Richard Regan b. c 1777, d. c 1810
Sarah P. Regan+ b. 16 Apr 1779, d. 4 Oct 1857
Nancy E. Regan or Reagen+ b. 1781, d. a 1830

Citations

  1. Maiden name of Harrell is not proven.
    Ann? Millicent.

Olive Regan

F, #30, b. 14 May 1771, d. 7 February 1838
Last Edited: 12 Feb 2023
  • Biography*: 14 AUG., 1795. NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. Olive Regan (Powers) is mentioned in her father's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. Olive Regan inherited some land with the amount to be specified at the estate division. See Captain Ralph Regan [Indv. #26].
  • Birth*: Olive was born on 14 May 1771 at Robeson County, NC. Year from headstone inscription..
  • Marriage*: She married Matthew Powers , Sr., son of John Powers and Amy Reagin, in 1793 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Death*: Olive died on 7 Feb 1838 at Tolarsville, Robeson County, NC, at age 66. From headstone inscription. Robeson County, NC?
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Tolarsville, Robeson County, NC. In Matthews Powers Cemetery (Broadwell Family Cemetery) near Tolarsville Baptist Church, Big Swamp.

Parents:

Father: Captain Ralph Regan b. c 1736, d. 1795
Mother: Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie' b. c 1748, d. 1795

Family:

Matthew Powers , Sr. b. 21 Dec 1768, d. 8 Jun 1858

Children:

John Powers+ b. 14 Sep 1794, d. c 1868
Elizabeth Powers+ b. 3 Mar 1796, d. 20 Oct 1854
James Powers b. 11 Jan 1798
Ralph Regan Powers+ b. 30 Jul 1800
Luke Albertus Powers , Sr.+ b. 2 Aug 1801
Milly Powers b. 16 Apr 1803
Nancy Ann Powers+ b. 14 Apr 1804
Anna Powers+ b. c 1804
Joshua Powers b. 3 Mar 1806
Sophia W. Powers+ b. 1 May 1807, d. Mar 1880
Sarah H. Powers 'Sally'+ b. 17 Aug 1808, d. 11 Jan 1868
Richard Reagan Powers+ b. 23 Sep 1812, d. Jan 1870
Amy J. Ann? Powers+ b. 25 Sep 1815
Matthew Powers , Jr. b. 25 Mar 1818

Matthew Powers , Sr.

M, #31, b. 21 December 1768, d. 8 June 1858
Last Edited: 5 Oct 2014
  • Biography*: Occupation: Hatter, farmer.

    14 AUG., 1795.
    NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. Matthew Powers is mentioned in his brother-in-law's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. Matthew Powers is one of the Executors of Ralph's Will. See Captain Ralph Regan [Record #26].

    7 MAR., 1806.
    NC Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 98-99. 7 March, 1806. Matthew Powers was an Executor for William Regan's Will. See William Regan [Indv. #667].

    18 JUN., 1814.
    NC Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 134. 18 Jun., 1814. Matthew Powers is a Witness for John Regan's Will. See Captain John Regan [Indv. #27]

    1850.
    The 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC records that he came from Marion County, SC.

    The house Matthew Powers lived in was near the Great Marsh Baptist Church near St. Pauls, NC. This had belonged to his father John Powers and here were born most of John Powers' children.

    His gravestone has a Masonic emblem on it.
  • Birth*: Matthew was born on 21 Dec 1768 at Marion County, SC. From headstone inscription..
  • Marriage*: He married Olive Regan, daughter of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', in 1793 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Cain, daughter of Private James Cain , Sr. and Elizabeth Custer, on 16 May 1839.
  • Death*: Matthew died on 8 Jun 1858 at Robeson County, NC, at age 89. Date Source: Headstone inscription.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Tolarsville, Robeson County, NC. In Matthews Powers Cemetery (Broadwell Family Cemetery) near Tolarsville Baptist Church, Big Swamp.

Parents:

Father: John Powers b. c 1740
Mother: Amy Reagin b. c 1740

Family 1:

Olive Regan b. 14 May 1771, d. 7 Feb 1838

Children:

John Powers+ b. 14 Sep 1794, d. c 1868
Elizabeth Powers+ b. 3 Mar 1796, d. 20 Oct 1854
James Powers b. 11 Jan 1798
Ralph Regan Powers+ b. 30 Jul 1800
Luke Albertus Powers , Sr.+ b. 2 Aug 1801
Milly Powers b. 16 Apr 1803
Nancy Ann Powers+ b. 14 Apr 1804
Anna Powers+ b. c 1804
Joshua Powers b. 3 Mar 1806
Sophia W. Powers+ b. 1 May 1807, d. Mar 1880
Sarah H. Powers 'Sally'+ b. 17 Aug 1808, d. 11 Jan 1868
Richard Reagan Powers+ b. 23 Sep 1812, d. Jan 1870
Amy J. Ann? Powers+ b. 25 Sep 1815
Matthew Powers , Jr. b. 25 Mar 1818

Family 2:

Mary Cain b. 4 May 1790, d. 5 Sep 1855

Mary Cain

F, #32, b. 4 May 1790, d. 5 September 1855
Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019
  • Biography*: Mary is mentioned in her father's will. Reference - Sam West.
  • Birth*: Mary was born on 4 May 1790.
  • Marriage*: She married Matthew Powers , Sr., son of John Powers and Amy Reagin, on 16 May 1839.
  • Death*: Mary died on 5 Sep 1855 at age 65. From headstone inscription.

    The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC, records that on "Sep. 5, 1855 Mrs. Mary Cain Powers died in Robeson County, [NC], aged 65 years and 4 months. She was the daughter of James Cain, Sr., of Bladen County, NC, and the wife of Matthew Powers.".
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Tolarsville, Robeson County, NC. In Matthews Powers Cemetery (Broadwell Family Cemetery) near Tolarsville Baptist Church, Big Swamp.

Parents:

Father: Private James Cain , Sr. b. c 1738, d. 28 Mar 1826
Mother: Elizabeth Custer b. 1753, d. 21 Jan 1799

Family:

Matthew Powers , Sr. b. 21 Dec 1768, d. 8 Jun 1858

Jonathan? Johnathan Wishart

M, #33, b. 5 November 1774, d. 8 May 1819
Last Edited: 6 Nov 2018
  • Biography*: NC Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Page 134. 18 Jun., 1814. Jonathan Wishart is an Executor for John Regan's Will. See Captain John Regan [Indv. #27].
  • Birth*: Jonathan? was born on 5 Nov 1774 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Susannah Flowers, daughter of John Uriah? Flowers and ?? ??.
  • Residence: He resided in 1800 at Robeson County, NC, 1800 census. 1800 census.
  • Residence: He resided in 1810 at Robeson County, NC, 1810 census. 1810 census.
  • Death*: Jonathan? died on 8 May 1819 at Bladen County, NC, at age 44. March?.

Parents:

Father: William Wishart b. c 1750, d. Mar 1778
Mother: Elizabeth Ellis b. 1701, d. 23 Sep 1790

Family:

Susannah Flowers b. c 1780, d. a 1819

Children:

Elizabeth Wishart+
Mileachy Milleachy? Wishart+ b. c 1808
Mary Wishart b. c 1810
Willis Wishart+ b. c 1810
Colonel Eli Wishart+ b. 11 Feb 1813, d. 19 Aug 1893
Catherine Wishart+ b. 4 Apr 1815, d. 1840
Uriah Wishart b. c 1817

Susannah Flowers

F, #34, b. circa 1780, d. after 1819
Last Edited: 6 Nov 2018

Parents:

Father: John Uriah? Flowers
Mother: ?? ??

Family 1:

Family 2:

Jonathan? Johnathan Wishart b. 5 Nov 1774, d. 8 May 1819

Children:

Elizabeth Wishart+
Mileachy Milleachy? Wishart+ b. c 1808
Mary Wishart b. c 1810
Willis Wishart+ b. c 1810
Colonel Eli Wishart+ b. 11 Feb 1813, d. 19 Aug 1893
Catherine Wishart+ b. 4 Apr 1815, d. 1840
Uriah Wishart b. c 1817

Susan F. Flowers? Regan

F, #37, b. 7 November 1819, d. 14 June 1895
Gravestone
Gravestone
Last Edited: 20 Oct 2023

Parents:

Father: Ralph Regan , Sr. b. 27 Sep 1796, d. 17 Apr 1861
Mother: Elizabeth Wishart

Family 1:

Aaron Tyson b. c 1802

Child:

Daniel Thomas Regan , Sr.+ b. 1840, d. c 1900

Family 2:

Josiah Ratley , Sr. 'Joseph' b. 1795, d. 2 Dec 1874

Children:

Josiah Ratley , Jr. 'Joseph'+ b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 30 Aug 1930
Jonathan Shaw Ratley+ b. 23 Jul 1847, d. 26 Nov 1914
Susan Ratley b. 22 Jun 1851
Henry Pass Ratley+ b. 6 Jul 1853, d. 12 Sep 1925
Eli Ratley b. 2 Jun 1857, d. 22 Aug 1922
Dorothia Ratley 'Dorothy' 'Dolly'+ b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 3 Jan 1933

Josiah Ratley , Sr. 'Joseph'

M, #38, b. 1795, d. 2 December 1874
Last Edited: 6 Oct 2015
  • Biography*: From Rackley line.

    He was a veteran of the War of 1812, having served as a Private under the command of Captain Thomas Boykin and later under the command of Captain Isaac Sullivan of Robeson County, NC.

    1840 census - 3 male children, 3 female children

    The 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Southern Division, household #115, reads as follows:
    Name Birth Year Birth Location
    Josiah Ratley, Sr. 1795 Robeson County, NC
    Susan 1815 Robeson County, NC
    Helen M. 1827 Robeson County, NC
    Richard 1829 Robeson County, NC
    Daniel 1839 Robeson County, NC
    Josiah, Jr. 1844 Robeson County, NC
    Jonathan 1847 Robeson County, NC

    In 1871 he applied for and was granted a pension for his services.

    Later, in 1878, his surviving widow Susan Regan Ratley applied for and was granted a pension.

    He could not read or write.
  • Birth*: Josiah was born in 1795 at Robeson County, NC. 1783 from 1870 census,
    1795 from 1850 census.
  • Marriage*: He married Cynthia Powell on 6 Sep 1816 at Robeson County, NC.
  • Residence: Josiah Ratley , Sr. 'Joseph' lived in 1840 at Robeson County, NC, 1840 Census..
  • Marriage*: He married Susan F. Flowers? Regan, daughter of Ralph Regan , Sr. and Elizabeth Wishart, on 16 Feb 1844 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
  • Residence: Josiah Ratley , Sr. 'Joseph' lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census..
  • Residence*: He lived in 1870 at Robeson County, NC, 1870 census, dwelling #132..
  • Death*: Josiah died on 2 Dec 1874 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Old Ratley Family Cemetery at Fairmont, Robeson County, NC. Near the old Field Swamp near present day Fairmont, NC..

Parents:

Father: Joseph Ratley b. 1750, d. 1800
Mother: Rachel Moore b. 1755, d. 5 Feb 1821

Family 1:

Cynthia Powell b. 1798, d. c 1832

Children:

William Ratley+ b. 17 Sep 1815, d. 21 Jun 1887
Elizabeth Ratley b. c 1819
Rosa Ann Ratley b. c 1821
Helen M. Ratley b. 1827, d. 1854
Richard Ratley b. 1829

Family 2:

Susan F. Flowers? Regan b. 7 Nov 1819, d. 14 Jun 1895

Children:

Josiah Ratley , Jr. 'Joseph'+ b. 10 Nov 1844, d. 30 Aug 1930
Jonathan Shaw Ratley+ b. 23 Jul 1847, d. 26 Nov 1914
Susan Ratley b. 22 Jun 1851
Henry Pass Ratley+ b. 6 Jul 1853, d. 12 Sep 1925
Eli Ratley b. 2 Jun 1857, d. 22 Aug 1922
Dorothia Ratley 'Dorothy' 'Dolly'+ b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 3 Jan 1933

James Humphrey , Sr.

M, #39, b. circa 1761, d. circa 1837
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Last Edited: 1 Apr 2023
  • Biography*: Moved from Surry County, VA to Robeson County, NC.

    His Will says that $1,000 be divided between Elizabeth Pate and her children.

    In his father's, Chambers, Will, James received the 100 acres in Raft Swamp Township (near St. Pauls, NC) that his afther had bought from James Biggs in 1788. This land was located on the west side Raft swamp near where Forster and Will Humphrey lived in 1941.

    On 30 May, 1837, James Humphrey made his last will and testament.It was witnessed by Benjamin Caldwell, ancestor of L. H. Caldwell of Lumberton, NC and Richard B. [Blount] Humphrey [Nephew].
  • Birth*: James was born circa 1761 at Surry County, VA.
  • Marriage*: He married Rachel Copeland, daughter of John Copeland and Mary ??, say 1784.
  • Death*: James died circa 1837 at Robeson County, NC. Will dated 30 May, 1837.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Father: Chambers Humphrey b. c 1720, d. c Mar 1788
Mother: Lucy Pettus? b. 1720, d. a 1790

Family:

Rachel Copeland b. c 1765

Children:

James Humphrey , Jr.+ b. c 1785, d. b 1837
Winny Humphrey b. c 1787
Elizabeth Humphrey+ b. c 1789
Margaret Humphrey b. s 1791
Mary Humphrey b. s 1793, d. b 1837
Sarah Humphrey b. s 1795

Rachel Copeland

F, #40, b. circa 1765
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2014

Parents:

Father: John Copeland b. 1748, d. 18 Sep 1799
Mother: Mary ??

Family:

James Humphrey , Sr. b. c 1761, d. c 1837

Children:

James Humphrey , Jr.+ b. c 1785, d. b 1837
Winny Humphrey b. c 1787
Elizabeth Humphrey+ b. c 1789
Margaret Humphrey b. s 1791
Mary Humphrey b. s 1793, d. b 1837
Sarah Humphrey b. s 1795

James Humphrey , Jr.

M, #41, b. circa 1785, d. before 1837
Last Edited: 11 Aug 2019

Parents:

Father: James Humphrey , Sr. b. c 1761, d. c 1837
Mother: Rachel Copeland b. c 1765

Family:

Catherine Carlisle b. c 1795, d. 1820

Children:

James Humphrey , III+ b. 12 Jun 1814
Alexander Humphrey 'Alex'+ b. 8 May 1816, d. 28 Dec 1888
John Humphrey+ b. c 1818, d. c 1847

Catherine Carlisle

F, #42, b. circa 1795, d. 1820
Last Edited: 11 Aug 2019

Parents:

Father: John Alexander Carlisle 'Saunders' b. b 1755, d. a 1822
Mother: Elizabeth ?? b. c 1755

Family:

James Humphrey , Jr. b. c 1785, d. b 1837

Children:

James Humphrey , III+ b. 12 Jun 1814
Alexander Humphrey 'Alex'+ b. 8 May 1816, d. 28 Dec 1888
John Humphrey+ b. c 1818, d. c 1847

Elisha Harrell , Sr.

M, #43, b. 1749, d. 1813
Last Edited: 9 Oct 2006

Parents:

Father: John Harrell , Jr. b. c 1719, d. 1755
Mother: Mary Williams

Family:

Phereby Fort b. c 1758

Children:

John Harrell b. c 1785
Hardy H. Harrell+ b. c 1790, d. 1869
Elisha Harrell , Jr. b. c 1791
James Fort Harrell b. c 1792
Nelly Harrell b. c 1793
Charity Harrell b. c 1794
Mary Harrell b. c 1796

Phereby Fort

F, #44, b. circa 1758
Last Edited: 16 Nov 2014

Parents:

Father: Joseph Fort b. c 1725, d. Jul 1797
Mother: ?? ??

Family:

Elisha Harrell , Sr. b. 1749, d. 1813

Children:

John Harrell b. c 1785
Hardy H. Harrell+ b. c 1790, d. 1869
Elisha Harrell , Jr. b. c 1791
James Fort Harrell b. c 1792
Nelly Harrell b. c 1793
Charity Harrell b. c 1794
Mary Harrell b. c 1796

Hardy H. Harrell

M, #45, b. circa 1790, d. 1869
Last Edited: 16 Feb 2014
  • Biography*: Lived near Carpenter Branch and Gore Pond in Robeson County, NC.
  • Birth*: Hardy was born circa 1790 at Robeson County, NC?.
  • Marriage*: He married Sarah McDuffie circa 1817.
  • Death*: Hardy died in 1869. Will dated 19 January, 1855. Died 1867?.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Father: Elisha Harrell , Sr. b. 1749, d. 1813
Mother: Phereby Fort b. c 1758

Family:

Sarah McDuffie b. c 1792, d. 1870

Children:

Elisha Harrell+ b. 1816, d. 1873
Daniel Harrell+ b. 1820, d. 1889
Nancy Hugh Harrell+ b. 4 Jul 1821, d. 1 Mar 1896
Margarett Margaret? James Harrell b. 1823, d. 1882
Hugh Wesley Harrell+ b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Oct 1892
Joseph F. Harrell 'Joe' b. 1829
Phereba Harrell b. 2 Jul 1831, d. 19 Jan 1855

Sarah McDuffie

F, #46, b. circa 1792, d. 1870
Last Edited: 29 Oct 2005
  • Biography*: Lived near Carpenter Branch and Gore Pond in Robeson County, NC.
  • Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1792.
  • Marriage*: She married Hardy H. Harrell, son of Elisha Harrell , Sr. and Phereby Fort, circa 1817.
  • Death*: Sarah died in 1870.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried.

Family:

Hardy H. Harrell b. c 1790, d. 1869

Children:

Elisha Harrell+ b. 1816, d. 1873
Daniel Harrell+ b. 1820, d. 1889
Nancy Hugh Harrell+ b. 4 Jul 1821, d. 1 Mar 1896
Margarett Margaret? James Harrell b. 1823, d. 1882
Hugh Wesley Harrell+ b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 21 Oct 1892
Joseph F. Harrell 'Joe' b. 1829
Phereba Harrell b. 2 Jul 1831, d. 19 Jan 1855

Peter Cain

M, #47, b. 15 June 1815, d. 9 June 1901
In Memory
of
Peter Cain
Born June 15, 1815.
Died Jun 9, 1901
Peter Cain. Picture Source: Jason Bordeaux.
Last Edited: 2 Nov 2018

Parents:

Father: Cornelius Cain b. c 1768, d. b 1830
Mother: Lucy ?? b. c 1782, d. b 1870

Family:

Sarah Ann Jones 'Sally or Sallie' b. 27 Oct 1819, d. 4 Feb 1895

Children:

Calvin Musgrove Cain+ b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Sarah Ann Elizabeth Cain b. 13 Jan 1848, d. 16 Sep 1919
Molcy Jane June? Cain b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 16 Aug 1855
Margaret Ann Cain+ b. 11 Jun 1853, d. 3 Nov 1894
J. C. Cain b. 28 Jul 1855, d. 28 Jul 1855
Mary Caroline Cain+ b. 26 May 1856, d. 5 Jan 1920

Sarah Ann Jones 'Sally or Sallie'

F, #48, b. 27 October 1819, d. 4 February 1895
In memory of S. A. Cain wife of Peter Cain born Oct. 27, 1819, Died Feb. 4., 1895. Picture Source: Jason Bordeaux.
Last Edited: 2 Nov 2018
  • Biography*: Occupation: Housekeeper.

    Name Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193.
  • Birth*: Sarah was born on 27 Oct 1819 at Bladen County, NC. 1819/1820 Per 1870/1880 Census, Bladen County, NC - Turnbull Township.

    Date Source: Gravestone..
  • Marriage*: She married Peter Cain, son of Cornelius Cain and Lucy ??, circa 1844 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Death*: Sarah died on 4 Feb 1895 at Bladen County, NC, at age 75. 1819/1820 Per 1870/1880 Census, Bladen County, NC - Turnbull Township.

    Date Source: Gravestone.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Ammon, Bladen County, NC. Peter Cain Cemetery, SR1328, Lula Long Road.

Parents:

Father: Musgrove Jones b. 30 Oct 1761, d. b 1852
Mother: Elizabeth McMillan b. c 1776, d. 16 Jul 1843

Family:

Peter Cain b. 15 Jun 1815, d. 9 Jun 1901

Children:

Calvin Musgrove Cain+ b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Sarah Ann Elizabeth Cain b. 13 Jan 1848, d. 16 Sep 1919
Molcy Jane June? Cain b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 16 Aug 1855
Margaret Ann Cain+ b. 11 Jun 1853, d. 3 Nov 1894
J. C. Cain b. 28 Jul 1855, d. 28 Jul 1855
Mary Caroline Cain+ b. 26 May 1856, d. 5 Jan 1920

Calvin Musgrove Cain

M, #49, b. 23 March 1845, d. 17 December 1916
Calvin Cain.
Calvin Musgrove Cain. Picture Source: Ron Cain., Indiv.# 73193.
Calvin Cain Death Certificate
Civil War record
Gravestone
Gravestone
Gravestone
Gravestone
From Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 36 years old, NC.
Last Edited: 2 Nov 2018
  • Biography*: Parent's Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193.

    Name Source: Harry Cain, Indiv. #73143.
    -------------------------------------------
    Occupation: Farmer.
    --------------------------------------------
    Note Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193: Calvin was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 2nd Company I, 36th Regiment, NC Troops (2nd Regiment, NC Artillery). He enlisted in New Hanover County, NC, at age eighteen, between 1 May, and 10 May, 1863, for the duration of the war. Enrolled on 11 Mar., 1863. The battery was assigned to Fort Fisher. When Fort Fisher fell on 15 Jan., 1865, Private Cain was captured. He was confined in the Union prison at Point Lookout, MD, until released after taking the Oath of Allegiance on 26 Jun., 1865.

    -----------------------------------------
    U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
    about Calvin M. Cain
    Name: Calvin M. Cain
    Side: Confederate
    Regiment State/Origin: North Carolina
    Regiment Name: 2 North Carolina Artillery.
    Regiment Name Expanded: 2nd Regiment, North Carolina Artillery
    Company: I
    Rank In: Private
    Rank In Expanded: Private
    Rank Out: Private
    Rank Out Expanded: Private
    Film Number: M230 roll 6

    --------------------------------------
    American Civil War Soldiers
    about Calvin Cain
    Name: Calvin Cain ,
    Residence: Bladen County, North Carolina
    Enlistment Date: 10 May 1863
    Enlistment Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina
    Side Served: Confederacy
    State Served: North Carolina
    Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 May 1863 at the age of 18.
    Enlisted in Company Batty I, 2nd Light Artillery Regiment North Carolina on 10 May 1863.
    Sources: 16

    --------------------------------------------
    Regiment: Co. I 2nd Light Artillery Battery North Carolina
    Date of Organization: 12 May 1862
    Muster Date: 26 Apr 1865
    Regiment State: North Carolina
    Regiment Type: Light Artillery
    Regiment Number: Co. I 2nd

    Regimental History
    Battles Fought
    Fought on 21 Dec 1864 at Savannah, GA.
    Fought on 26 Dec 1864 at Savannah, GA.
    Fought on 15 Jan 1865 at Fort Fisher, NC.
    Fought on 16 Jan 1865 at Smithfield, NC.
    Fought on 3 Apr 1865 at Richmond, VA.
    Fought on 8 May 1865.

    -----------------------------------------------
    Name: Calvin M Cain
    Side: Confederate
    Roll: M598_122
    Roll Title: Selected Records of the War Department Relating to Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865.
    ----------------------------------------
    Gravestone has Co. I, 2 NC Artillery, CSA.
  • Birth*: Calvin was born on 23 Mar 1845 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Harry Cain, Indiv. #73143 and 1880 Census, Bladen County, NC - Turnbull Township.

    Death certificate has 10 Mar., 1845..
  • Marriage*: He married Margaret Delight Johnson, daughter of Caleb Charles Johnson and Margaret Ann Peterson 'Peggy', on 20 Apr 1873 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence: He resided in 1900 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC, 1900 census, head of household, listed as Calvin M. Cain.. 1900 census, head of household, listed as Calvin M. Cain..
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Rice, daughter of John Wesley Rice and Helen Martin, on 24 Feb 1908 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1910 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC, 1910 census, head of household, listed as C. M. Cain.. 1910 census, head of household, listed as C. M. Cain..
  • Death*: Calvin died on 17 Dec 1916 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC, at age 71. Date Source: Harry Cain, Indiv. #73143.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Ammon, Bladen County, NC. Cain Family Cemetery. Cemetery notes and/or description: From Ammon go 1.6 miles South on SR 242 Turn E onto Lee Cain property. Pass the Lee Cain home on right and continue to cemetery on left about 1/4 mile from 242. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.78025, Longitude: -78.58857

    Place Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193..

Parents:

Father: Peter Cain b. 15 Jun 1815, d. 9 Jun 1901
Mother: Sarah Ann Jones 'Sally or Sallie' b. 27 Oct 1819, d. 4 Feb 1895

Family 1:

Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Children:

Lorenzo Tillet Cain+ b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Julius Marchester Cain 'Marchester'+ b. 4 Nov 1875, d. 28 Jun 1952
Arcascus Bert Cain 'Bert'+ b. 26 Jun 1879, d. 28 Mar 1959
Minnie Lucretia Cain+ b. 28 Aug 1881, d. 22 Jul 1955
James Caraway Cain b. 28 Jul 1885, d. 28 Jul 1885
Docia Cally Cain b. 29 Nov 1886, d. 8 Oct 1909
Ferdinand Lee Cain b. 20 Aug 1889, d. 14 Oct 1909
Geddie Franklin Cain b. 26 Dec 1891, d. 13 Jun 1956
Hettie Cornelia Cain+ b. 21 Aug 1894, d. 19 Oct 1928
Ottis Lee Cain 'Lee'+ b. 22 Jul 1897, d. 10 May 1987

Family 2:

Mary Jane Rice b. 10 Nov 1848, d. 6 Nov 1927

Margaret Delight Johnson

F, #50, b. 17 November 1854, d. 29 December 1905
Margaret [Johnson] Cain.
Gravestone
Gravestone
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2017
  • Biography*: Name Source: Harry Cain, Indiv. #73143.

    Parent's Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193.

    Occupation: Housekeeper.
  • Birth*: Margaret was born on 17 Nov 1854 at Sampson County, NC.
  • Residence*: She resided in 1860 at Bladen County, NC, 1860 census. Post Office - Downingsville. Living with parents.. 1860 census. Post Office - Downingsville. Living with parents..
  • Marriage*: She married Calvin Musgrove Cain, son of Peter Cain and Sarah Ann Jones 'Sally or Sallie', on 20 Apr 1873 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence: She resided in 1900 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC, 1900 census, listed as Margaret D. Cain.. 1900 census, listed as Margaret D. Cain..
  • Death*: Margaret died on 29 Dec 1905 at Bladen County, NC, at age 51. Date Source: Harry Cain, Indiv. #73143..
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Ammon, Bladen County, NC. Cain Family Cemetery. Cemetery notes and/or description: From Ammon go 1.6 miles South on SR 242 Turn E onto Lee Cain property. Pass the Lee Cain home on right and continue to cemetery on left about 1/4 mile from 242. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.78025, Longitude: -78.58857

    Gravestone has 'Margaret D. Cain'.

    Place Source: Ronald Cain, Indiv.# 73193..

Parents:

Father: Caleb Charles Johnson b. 11 Aug 1817, d. 31 Jan 1873
Mother: Margaret Ann Peterson 'Peggy' b. 7 Dec 1824, d. 18 Apr 1886

Family:

Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916

Children:

Lorenzo Tillet Cain+ b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Julius Marchester Cain 'Marchester'+ b. 4 Nov 1875, d. 28 Jun 1952
Arcascus Bert Cain 'Bert'+ b. 26 Jun 1879, d. 28 Mar 1959
Minnie Lucretia Cain+ b. 28 Aug 1881, d. 22 Jul 1955
James Caraway Cain b. 28 Jul 1885, d. 28 Jul 1885
Docia Cally Cain b. 29 Nov 1886, d. 8 Oct 1909
Ferdinand Lee Cain b. 20 Aug 1889, d. 14 Oct 1909
Geddie Franklin Cain b. 26 Dec 1891, d. 13 Jun 1956
Hettie Cornelia Cain+ b. 21 Aug 1894, d. 19 Oct 1928
Ottis Lee Cain 'Lee'+ b. 22 Jul 1897, d. 10 May 1987

Lorenzo Tillet Cain

M, #51, b. 5 February 1874, d. 18 August 1919
Lorenzo Cain
Lorenzo Cain Death Certificate
Lorenzo Cain gravestone.
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain's homeplace.
Tobacco barn at the old home place of Lorenzo & Ethel Cain.
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain family: Top row - Hillary, Ruth. Bottom row - Selma, Lucas. [Circa 1909]
WWI Draft Card
Last Edited: 13 Dec 2015

Parents:

Father: Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Mother: Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Family 1:

Ettie Missouri Johnson b. 18 Aug 1879, d. 25 Mar 1900

Family 2:

Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Children:

Ruth Elizabeth Cain+ b. 26 Oct 1901, d. 28 May 1983
Hilary Tillet Cain b. 5 Aug 1903, d. 10 Mar 1974
Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine+ b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 30 Dec 1981
Lucas Jackson Cain or Caine+ b. 29 Sep 1907, d. 3 May 1978
Elvin Wilson Caine or Cain 'E.W.'+ b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 29 Mar 1974
Grace Victoria Cain+ b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947
Hettie Mae Cain+ b. 5 Mar 1916, d. 30 May 1942
Minnie Foch Caine+ b. 11 Apr 1919, d. 28 Aug 2013

Ethel Mae Cain or Caine

F, #52, b. 18 August 1881, d. 14 November 1957
Ethel [Caine] Cain Moffitt
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain's homeplace.
Sam Moffitt & Ethel Cain Moffitt.
Ethel Caine Moffitt
Ethel Cain Moffitt with grandchildren: From left to right - Ann [Caine] Wells, Janice [Caine] Wood, Barbara Caine .
From left to right: Grace [Cain] Britt, Ethel [Cain] Caine Moffitt, Ruth [Cain] Ballenger, Hettie [Cain] Ratley, and Minnie [Cain] Allen in the cotton field.
Gravestone
Gravestone
Ethel [Cain] Moffitt. Picture Source: Gladys [Ballenger] McMillan
Obituary
Last Edited: 17 Dec 2023

Parents:

Father: Edmond or Edmund Cain b. Oct 1857, d. 24 Nov 1935
Mother: Sophie Sophia? Fletcher Core Coore b. Jun 1859, d. 1935

Family 1:

Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919

Children:

Ruth Elizabeth Cain+ b. 26 Oct 1901, d. 28 May 1983
Hilary Tillet Cain b. 5 Aug 1903, d. 10 Mar 1974
Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine+ b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 30 Dec 1981
Lucas Jackson Cain or Caine+ b. 29 Sep 1907, d. 3 May 1978
Elvin Wilson Caine or Cain 'E.W.'+ b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 29 Mar 1974
Grace Victoria Cain+ b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947
Hettie Mae Cain+ b. 5 Mar 1916, d. 30 May 1942
Minnie Foch Caine+ b. 11 Apr 1919, d. 28 Aug 2013

Family 2:

Samuel Carrow Moffitt 'Sam' b. 26 Jan 1871, d. 31 Aug 1947

Mary Jane Rice

F, #53, b. 10 November 1848, d. 6 November 1927
Gravestone
gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Jan 2012

Parents:

Father: John Wesley Rice b. 18 Jan 1818, d. 23 Jan 1886
Mother: Helen Martin b. 1826, d. 1870

Family:

Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916

Caleb Charles Johnson

M, #54, b. 11 August 1817, d. 31 January 1873
Caleb Johnson gravestone
Last Edited: 31 Oct 2009

Parents:

Father: ?Daniel Johnson b. c 1796
Mother: ?Margaret ?? b. c 1797

Family:

Margaret Ann Peterson 'Peggy' b. 7 Dec 1824, d. 18 Apr 1886

Children:

Louisa Johnson b. 22 Nov 1846, d. 25 Aug 1865
Ann Cornelia Johnson+ b. 5 Jan 1848, d. 5 Nov 1922
Mary D.? Caldonia Johnson+ b. 2 Oct 1849, d. 2 Oct 1886
Margaret Delight Johnson+ b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905
Stephen Ferdinand Johnson b. c 1856, d. 25 Sep 1880
Elisha Francis Johnson b. c 1864

Margaret Ann Peterson 'Peggy'

F, #55, b. 7 December 1824, d. 18 April 1886
Last Edited: 31 Oct 2009

Family:

Caleb Charles Johnson b. 11 Aug 1817, d. 31 Jan 1873

Children:

Louisa Johnson b. 22 Nov 1846, d. 25 Aug 1865
Ann Cornelia Johnson+ b. 5 Jan 1848, d. 5 Nov 1922
Mary D.? Caldonia Johnson+ b. 2 Oct 1849, d. 2 Oct 1886
Margaret Delight Johnson+ b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905
Stephen Ferdinand Johnson b. c 1856, d. 25 Sep 1880
Elisha Francis Johnson b. c 1864

Edmond or Edmund Cain

M, #56, b. October 1857, d. 24 November 1935
Gravestone, White Oak Baptist Cemetery, White Oak, NC. New gravestone - birth date does not match.
Death Certificate
Last Edited: 18 Dec 2023

Parents:

Father: Evan Cain , Jr. b. 1826, d. 6 Mar 1863
Mother: Mary Jane Hall b. Dec 1826, d. a 1900

Family:

Sophie Sophia? Fletcher Core Coore b. Jun 1859, d. 1935

Children:

Ethel Mae Cain or Caine+ b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957
Emitt Emmett? E. Cain b. 29 Sep 1883, d. 18 Oct 1945
Mary Eliza Cain 'Lydia'+ b. 26 Aug 1886, d. 10 Dec 1942
George F. Cain b. 6 Jul 1887, d. 11 Apr 1914
Vera Cain b. 16 Jan 1891, d. 6 Jan 1934
Felicia? Flecthie Philisha? Flichia? Cain b. c 1892, d. 1940
Romley Cain b. 1 Dec 1893, d. 3 May 1961
Owen Beatty Cain , Sr.+ b. 9 May 1895, d. 11 Dec 1990
Ora L. Cain b. 18 Oct 1898, d. 21 Feb 1956
Johnnie Geraldine Cain b. 12 Sep 1900, d. 31 Jul 1968
Porter Herbert Hubert? Cain+ b. 4 Jan 1902, d. 31 Mar 1972
Allie Eura Cain or Caine b. 7 Jan 1905, d. 10 Dec 1986
Selma Cain b. c 1906

Sophie Sophia? Fletcher Core Coore

F, #57, b. June 1859, d. 1935
Gravestone, White Oak Baptist Cemetery, White Oak, NC.
Last Edited: 18 Dec 2023

Parents:

Father: John Daniel Core 'Daniel' b. c 1807, d. 30 Mar 1898
Mother: Elizabeth Jane Hare 'Eliza' b. 28 May 1819, d. 15 Aug 1889

Family:

Edmond or Edmund Cain b. Oct 1857, d. 24 Nov 1935

Children:

Ethel Mae Cain or Caine+ b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957
Emitt Emmett? E. Cain b. 29 Sep 1883, d. 18 Oct 1945
Mary Eliza Cain 'Lydia'+ b. 26 Aug 1886, d. 10 Dec 1942
George F. Cain b. 6 Jul 1887, d. 11 Apr 1914
Vera Cain b. 16 Jan 1891, d. 6 Jan 1934
Felicia? Flecthie Philisha? Flichia? Cain b. c 1892, d. 1940
Romley Cain b. 1 Dec 1893, d. 3 May 1961
Owen Beatty Cain , Sr.+ b. 9 May 1895, d. 11 Dec 1990
Ora L. Cain b. 18 Oct 1898, d. 21 Feb 1956
Johnnie Geraldine Cain b. 12 Sep 1900, d. 31 Jul 1968
Porter Herbert Hubert? Cain+ b. 4 Jan 1902, d. 31 Mar 1972
Allie Eura Cain or Caine b. 7 Jan 1905, d. 10 Dec 1986
Selma Cain b. c 1906

Geddie Franklin Cain

M, #59, b. 26 December 1891, d. 13 June 1956
Death certificate of Geddie Cain.
Gravestone.
Gravestone
Last Edited: 10 Oct 2011

Parents:

Father: Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Mother: Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Herbert Alexander Regan , Sr.

M, #68, b. 12 April 1927, d. 7 November 2009
Herbert Regan
Herbert Regan
Herbert Regan
At the Cain Reunion in Ammon, NC. From left to right: Janice [Caine] Wood, Bob Regan, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Jeanette Regan, Herbert Regan, Frances Regan, Beamie Allen, Peggy [Ratley] Economidis.
Cain Reunion 2007, Herbert Regan, Gladys McMillan, Pete McMillan.
Herbert looked like Ronald Reagan
Herbert Regan
Herbert Regan, Navy days, 1943
Herbert Regan
Herbert & Frances Regan
Robert Regan, Sr. holding Bob Regan, Jr.; Selma Regan and Herbert Regan.
Herbert Regan and mother, Selma [Caine] Regan
Herbert Regan around 3 months old.
Herbert Regan and son, Alex Regan.
Herbert Regan
Gravestone
Last Edited: 12 Jun 2023
  • Biography*: Lived at 3712 Baugh Street, Raleigh, NC.

    In Navy 1943 to 1945.

    Obituary:
    Herbert Alexander Regan, "Herb" of Raleigh, passed away November 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife Frances Cameron Regan, whom he married in 1949 in Lillington, North Carolina. He attended Louisburg College and Duke University studying engineering. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy on several battleships. Herb retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation in 1996. He was a charter member of the St. James United Methodist Church in Raleigh and an active member of the United Methodist Men's Club.

    Herb always enjoyed tending his garden, going boating and fishing at Swansboro, along the N.C. coast, and fishing with his son, a boat captain in Florida. Herbert was born in Durham, North Carolina to Selma and Reverend J.R. Regan. His father was a Methodist minister for many years. His only sibling is Robert Regan, a retired Methodist minister, and he is married to Jeanette Regan. Their home is at Lake of the Woods, Virginia.

    Herb was a kind loving husband and father of four children including: a son, H.A. Regan Jr. (Alex), married to Caryn Regan; Phyllis Dunsmore of Charlotte, married to Ray; Rhonda Regan of Raleigh, and Elizabeth Boulay of Reston, Virginia. Herbert's four grandsons are Jason McClanahan, Trae Regan, Jon and Jordan Boulay. He also has two great grandchildren living in Florida and nieces and nephews in Virginia, Colorado and North Carolina.

    The visitation is Monday, November 9, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home; 1701 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, (27609). The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at St. James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Rd., Raleigh (27604), followed by a private family interment at Raleigh Memorial Park.
  • Birth*: Herbert was born on 12 Apr 1927 at Durham, Durham County, NC.
  • Graduation*: Herbert graduated at NC. Institution:.
  • Residence: He lived in 1971 at Reston, VA, 11719 North Shore Drive.
  • Residence*: He resided in Oct 2009 at Raleigh, NC, 27604-4321, 4312 Hopson Drive, from Apr 1995.
  • Death*: Herbert died on 7 Nov 2009 at Raleigh, Wake County, NC, at age 82.
  • Burial*: His body was buried on 10 Nov 2009 at Raleigh, Wake County, NC. Service at St. James Methodist Church
    Raleigh Memorial Park

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205373381/herbert-alexander-regan.

Parents:

Father: Rev. James Robert Regan , Sr. 'Robert' b. 4 Mar 1902, d. 17 Jul 1989
Mother: Selma Adelaide Cain or Caine b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 30 Dec 1981

Family:

Child:

Phyllis Gail Regan+ b. 26 Jun 1950, d. 27 May 2017

Docia Cally Cain

F, #71, b. 29 November 1886, d. 8 October 1909
Gravestone.
Gravestone.
Last Edited: 10 Oct 2011
  • Biography*: Name reference - Family records give Cally as the correct middle name. Gravestone has 'Docia Callie Cain'.
  • Birth*: Docia was born on 29 Nov 1886 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence*: She resided in 1900 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC.
  • Death*: Docia died on 8 Oct 1909 at Bladen County, NC, at age 22. Of the flu epidemic..
  • Burial*: Her body was buried in Oct 1909 at Ammon, Bladen County, NC. Cemetery notes and/or description: From Ammon go 1.6 miles South on SR 242 Turn E onto Lee Cain property. Pass the Lee Cain home on right and continue to cemetery on left about 1/4 mile from 242. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.78025, Longitude: -78.58857.

Parents:

Father: Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Mother: Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Ferdinand Lee Cain

M, #72, b. 20 August 1889, d. 14 October 1909
Gravestone.
Gravestone.
Last Edited: 10 Oct 2011
  • Biography*: Name reference - Family records give Ferdinand as the correct first name.

    Gravestone has 'Ferdinand Lee Cain.
  • Birth*: Ferdinand was born on 20 Aug 1889 at Bladen County, NC.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1900 at Turnbull, Bladen County, NC.
  • Death*: Ferdinand died on 14 Oct 1909 at Bladen County, NC, at age 20. Of the flu epidemic.
    Died at 12 years old?.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Ammon, Bladen County, NC. Cemetery notes and/or description: From Ammon go 1.6 miles South on SR 242 Turn E onto Lee Cain property. Pass the Lee Cain home on right and continue to cemetery on left about 1/4 mile from 242. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.78025, Longitude: -78.58857.

Parents:

Father: Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Mother: Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Curtis Adam Leonard , Sr.

M, #74, b. 24 January 1902, d. 8 July 1962
Edna [Bowers] Leonard, Curtis Leonard, Sr.
Curtis Leonard, Jr., Sarah Jeanette Leonard (circa 1935)
Curtis & Edna Leonard, Sr.
Harper & Ida Leonard family.
Wedding Announcement
Obituary
Obituary
Luther Leonard on the left and Curtis Leonard on the right.
Curtis Leonard, Sr.
Curtis Leonard, Sr.
Curtis & Edna Leonard, 1955
Curtis Leonard, Sr., 1923, 21 years old.
Curtis Leonard, Sr, on moving day, Sep. 10, 1953, at Woman's College, NC.
Curtis Leonard, Sr. & Randy Regan, 4 months old, 1958 in Lexington, NC, Dec. 1958.
Gravestone
Curtis Leonard, Churchland High School Yearbook, Churchland, NC, 1923.
Curtis Leonard, Churchland High School Yearbook, Churchland, NC, 1923.
Curtis Leonard, NC State Yearbook Agromeck, 1927.
Left to Right: Ida Lou [Waitman] Leonard, Edna Bowers Leonard, Randy Regan (baby), Curtis Leonard at Commonwealth Ave., Alexander, VA.
Curtis Leonard, basketball score, Churchland High School Yearbook, Churchland, NC, 1923.
Letter from Bob & Madge Bowers.
Curtis Leonard, NC State, Junior, from 1926 Agromeck yearbook.
Curtis Leonard, NC State, Junior, from 1926 Agromeck yearbook.
Curtis Leonard, NC State, Junior, from 1926 Agromeck yearbook.
Curtis Leonard, NC State, Junior, from 1926 Agromeck yearbook.
Curtis Leonard, NC State, Junior, from 1926 Agromeck yearbook.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, cover.
Bible is at the Davidson County Genealogy Libray in Lexington, NC.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, inside cover
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, page 1
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, page 2
Curtis Leonard is mentioned in class roll (Senior Class) of 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard lettered in basketball as mentioned in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard is mentioned in class roll (Senior Class) of 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard is mentioned in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Most Popular and Most Courteous.
Curtis Leonard is mentioned in class roll (Senior Class) of 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard in the literary club in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard in the literary club in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Curtis Leonard in the literary club in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Backside of literary society picture - 1923
Curtis Leonard in the literary club in the 1923 Churchland High School Catalogue, Linwood, NC.
Last Edited: 28 Dec 2023
  • Biography*: 1923.
    Curtis grauated from Churchland High School, Linwood, Davidson County, NC.
    He was President of the Senior Class, 1923; on the varsity Basketball (awarded a letter), 1923.


    1927. He graduated from NC State College in 1927 and majored in Agriculture.

    He was employed as a sales representative with Siler City Feed Mills, and was a former farm agent for Davidson County, NC.

    Lived at 30 Fairview Drive, Lexington, NC 27292.
  • Birth*: Curtis was born on 24 Jan 1902 at Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.

    Lexington in 'Homeplace' - oldest of the rental homes..
  • Marriage*: He married Minnie Edna Bowers 'Edna', daughter of John Franklin Bowers and Daisy Sarah Smith, on 2 Jun 1930 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. At Lucille's Bowers house, 8am.
  • Death*: Curtis died on 8 Jul 1962 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 60. Date Source: Gravestone.
    Died in Lexington Memorial Hospital.
  • Burial*: His body was buried on 11 Jul 1962 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19331990/curtis-adam-leonard.

Parents:

Father: Harper Alexander Leonard b. 28 Dec 1879, d. 8 Mar 1957
Mother: Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou' b. 22 Jul 1881, d. 2 Feb 1966

Family:

Minnie Edna Bowers 'Edna' b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 1 Jul 1982

Minnie Edna Bowers 'Edna'1

F, #75, b. 25 August 1906, d. 1 July 1982
Curtis & Edna Leonard, Sr.
Edna [Bowers] Leonard, Curtis Leonard, Sr.
Curtis Leonard, Jr., Sarah Jeanette Leonard (circa 1935)
Obituary
Wedding Announcement
Edna Leonard
Edna [Bowers] Leonard, Lexington, NC.
Curtis & Edna Leonard, 1955
Edna Bowers, on right, with school friends
Edna Bowers
Gravestone
Left to Right: Ida Lou [Waitman] Leonard, Edna Bowers Leonard, Randy Regan (baby), Curtis Leonard at Commonwealth Ave., Alexander, VA.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, cover.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, inside cover.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, page 1.
Curtis Adam Leonard, Sr. Bible Record, page 2.
Last Edited: 9 Jul 2023

Parents:

Father: John Franklin Bowers b. 16 Aug 1880, d. 14 Nov 1954
Mother: Daisy Sarah Smith b. 24 Mar 1882, d. 19 Dec 1947

Family:

Curtis Adam Leonard , Sr. b. 24 Jan 1902, d. 8 Jul 1962

Citations

  1. Name Source: Wedding Announcement.
    Bible record has Edna Minnie.

Harper Alexander Leonard

M, #77, b. 28 December 1879, d. 8 March 1957
Harper & Ida Leonard family.
Home place in the country, Lexington, NC.
Harper & Ida Lou Leonard's house, in the country, Lexington, NC. Picture taken Jan. 5, 2001.
Gravestone
Obituary
Harper & Ida Lou Leonard
Harper & Ida Lou Leonard
See next picture (#77g) for names.
Their house on Helmstetler Rd, Lexington, NC
Last Edited: 14 Jan 2024

Parents:

Father: Hamilton Jones Leonard b. 8 Feb 1847, d. 6 Jan 1920
Mother: Ellen Maretta Marretta? Young 'Ettie' b. 12 Jun 1852, d. 26 Dec 1919

Family:

Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou' b. 22 Jul 1881, d. 2 Feb 1966

Children:

Curtis Adam Leonard , Sr.+ b. 24 Jan 1902, d. 8 Jul 1962
Bertha Marvin Leonard+ b. 15 Oct 1903, d. 17 Apr 1989
Effie Blanche Leonard+ b. 5 Feb 1905, d. 3 Aug 1993
Beulah Florence Leonard+ b. 1 Apr 1906, d. 4 Dec 1990
Pauline Leonard b. 14 Feb 1908, d. 28 Nov 1912
Veigh Nolia Leonard+ b. 25 Jan 1910, d. 9 May 1986
Harper Jones Leonard 'Jones' b. 16 Oct 1913, d. 27 Sep 1999
Grady Lee Leonard+ b. 30 Dec 1915, d. 5 Mar 2011

Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou'

F, #78, b. 22 July 1881, d. 2 February 1966
Harper & Ida Leonard family.
Gravestone
Obituary
Harper & Ida Lou Leonard
Ida Lou [Waitman] Leonard
Harper & Ida Lou Leonard
Left to Right: Ida Lou [Waitman] Leonard, Edna Bowers Leonard, Randy Regan (baby), Curtis Leonard at Commonwealth Ave., Alexander, VA.
Last Edited: 3 Jul 2023

Parents:

Father: Obediah Waitman b. 3 Nov 1848, d. 8 Jul 1934
Mother: Cornelia Julia Julie? Ann Everhart 'Julia' b. 8 Mar 1853, d. 28 Mar 1939

Family:

Harper Alexander Leonard b. 28 Dec 1879, d. 8 Mar 1957

Children:

Curtis Adam Leonard , Sr.+ b. 24 Jan 1902, d. 8 Jul 1962
Bertha Marvin Leonard+ b. 15 Oct 1903, d. 17 Apr 1989
Effie Blanche Leonard+ b. 5 Feb 1905, d. 3 Aug 1993
Beulah Florence Leonard+ b. 1 Apr 1906, d. 4 Dec 1990
Pauline Leonard b. 14 Feb 1908, d. 28 Nov 1912
Veigh Nolia Leonard+ b. 25 Jan 1910, d. 9 May 1986
Harper Jones Leonard 'Jones' b. 16 Oct 1913, d. 27 Sep 1999
Grady Lee Leonard+ b. 30 Dec 1915, d. 5 Mar 2011

John Franklin Bowers

M, #79, b. 16 August 1880, d. 14 November 1954
Row 11 Sec 1 Far left side next to hedge
Obituary
John Bowers at the E. Center St. house, Lexington, NC.
Last Edited: 7 Jul 2023

Parents:

Father: William Henry Bowers , Jr. 'Henry' b. 4 Jul 1847, d. 21 Mar 1926
Mother: Adline Kepley b. 29 May 1842, d. 22 Oct 1925

Family:

Daisy Sarah Smith b. 24 Mar 1882, d. 19 Dec 1947

Children:

baby Bowers b. 1 Nov 1904, d. 2 Nov 1904
Minnie Edna Bowers 'Edna'+ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 1 Jul 1982
William Fredrick Bowers 'Fred' b. 25 Jul 1908, d. 11 Sep 1998
Lucille Bowers b. 2 Sep 1912, d. 17 Nov 1995
John Coy Bowers 'Johnny'+ b. 8 Dec 1914, d. 27 Nov 1958

Daisy Sarah Smith

F, #80, b. 24 March 1882, d. 19 December 1947
Daisy Bowers
Daisy's gravestone.
Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, front cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.
Bible is at the Davidson County Genealogy Library in Lexington, NC.
Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, inside cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.
This sheet/note was found in the Alexander Smith [Sr. or Jr.] 1842 Bible.
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Sarah C. Smith [Sarah Catherine Leonard] Wife of David Smith
Departed this life in Newberry, S.C.
Sept. 12th 1878 Was born 14th day of Aug.
1860, age 18y 29 days _ _ _ _
She told her friends She was Prepared[?]
to meet the great-grimmaster death
that there was nothing that called her
here on this earth that - She was going to
a better land where Saints & angels
dwells, that - She was going to meet her
dear old father [John Leonard, Jr. died Jun. 6, 1878 - 3 months earlier]. She died Praising the
Lord.
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[Three days later]
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David Smith departed this life in
Newberry, South Carolina Sept 15th 1878
Was born June 6th 1849 age 29 years 3 months
& 9 days -
He never Said anything but - bore his Sickness
with great - Patience[?] he would cast his eyes upwards
& Smile & slap his hands as if he had
distance calls & heard beautiful music
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Family connections -
Father - Alexander Washington Smith, Sr. [1814-1893]
Mother - Anna Christine Hedrick [1821-c1876]
Son - David Smith [1849-1878], wife Sarah Catherine Leonard [1860-1878]
     David and Sarah had a son, David Hampton Smith [2 Jul. 1877 - 14 Aug. 1940]
Brother to David Smith - Alexander Washington Smith, Jr. [1854-1940]
Last Edited: 10 Jul 2023

Parents:

Father: Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1854, d. 23 Mar 1940
Mother: Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo' b. 15 Feb 1858, d. 28 Oct 1923

Family:

John Franklin Bowers b. 16 Aug 1880, d. 14 Nov 1954

Children:

baby Bowers b. 1 Nov 1904, d. 2 Nov 1904
Minnie Edna Bowers 'Edna'+ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 1 Jul 1982
William Fredrick Bowers 'Fred' b. 25 Jul 1908, d. 11 Sep 1998
Lucille Bowers b. 2 Sep 1912, d. 17 Nov 1995
John Coy Bowers 'Johnny'+ b. 8 Dec 1914, d. 27 Nov 1958

Barbara Ann Young

F, #82, b. 2 September 1933, d. 19 May 2023
Barbara Leonard.
Last Edited: 16 Jun 2023
  • Biography*: Https://www.davidsonfuneralhome.net/obituary/8535400

    Obituary
    Mrs. Barbara Young Leonard, 89, of Evergreen Avenue, died Saturday, May 20 at Brookstone Retirement Center.

    A graveside service will be held at 3pm Wednesday, May 31st at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Revs Bill Roth and Kirk Tutterow.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30pm Wednesday, May 31st, at Davidson Funeral Home prior to the service.

    Mrs. Leonard was born September 2, 1933 in Davidson County to Robert Lee Young and Pansy Myers Young. Barbara loved all children and was a teacher at heart. For many years, she taught 3rd grade Sunday School and Bible School at First United Methodist Church. She also served on the Altar Guild and made sure her three children were dressed in their finest for church each Sunday. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority where she made lifelong friends. Each summer she would host their end-of-the-year meeting at the lakehouse, which was a treat they all looked forward to. Special memories included making Christmas cookies, shopping together, vacations the week of the 4th of July, dinners together as a family, the best hugs, participating in her grandchildren's lives by babysitting, attending their special events, and treating them with goodies and gifts. Barbara had a gift for decorating and her home was filled with flowers, art, antiques, knick-knacks, and items from the many trips she and Curtis took to Europe, Japan, and Alaska. Family meant everything to Barbara, and she dedicated her life to raising her 3 children, loving her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and making sure they all knew she was there to listen and support them.

    She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Curtis Leonard of the home; her children, Linda Roth and husband, Rev. Bill Roth, of Matthews, Robert Leonard and wife, Tanya, of Lexington, Lisa Gregory and husband, Scott, of Lexington; her grandchildren, Krista Roth, Errett Roth and wife, Jordan, Jeremy Leonard and wife, Ashley, Matthew Leonard and wife, Valerie, David Leonard, and Hannah Gregory and Adam Gregory; and her great-granchildren, Harper Leonard, Emmett Leonard, Elin Leonard, and McKenna Roth, and a sister-in-law, Jeanette Regan of Culpeper Virginia.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the donor’s choice.

    To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Barbara Ann Leonard, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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  • Birth*: Barbara was born on 2 Sep 1933.
  • Residence*: She resided in Jan 2020 at Lexington, NC, 27292, from 1994. 706 Evergreen Ave., (336) 249-1853..
  • Death*: She died on 19 May 2023 at Davidson County, NC, at age 89.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried on 31 May 2023 at Lexington, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Parents:

Father: Robert Lee Young b. 11 Jul 1908, d. 2003
Mother: Pansy Nancy Myers b. 5 Feb 1911, d. 15 Jan 2008

Ruth Elizabeth Cain

F, #83, b. 26 October 1901, d. 28 May 1983
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain family: Top row - Hillary, Ruth. Bottom row - Selma, Lucas. [Circa 1909]
From left to right: Grace [Cain] Britt, Ethel [Cain] Caine Moffitt, Ruth [Cain] Ballenger, Hettie [Cain] Ratley, and Minnie [Cain] Allen in the cotton field.
Gravestone
Ruth [Cain] Ballenger on left, David Regan, Selma [Cain] Regan, in 1963 at Annandale, VA.
Last Edited: 10 Dec 2015

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Joseph Rhem Ballenger 'Rhem' b. 7 Jun 1888, d. 8 Sep 1946

Child:

Gladys Ruth Ballenger+ b. 4 Sep 1929, d. 12 Aug 2021

Joseph Rhem Ballenger 'Rhem'

M, #84, b. 7 June 1888, d. 8 September 1946
Gravestone
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2012

Parents:

Father: Alonzo Thomas Ballenger b. 7 Jun 1849, d. 29 Aug 1919
Mother: Penelope Harrold Rhem b. 2 Jan 1855, d. 16 Dec 1945

Family:

Ruth Elizabeth Cain b. 26 Oct 1901, d. 28 May 1983

Child:

Gladys Ruth Ballenger+ b. 4 Sep 1929, d. 12 Aug 2021

Hilary Tillet Cain1

M, #85, b. 5 August 1903, d. 10 March 1974
Hilary Cain
Left to right: E. W. Caine, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Hillary Cain, Lucas Caine.
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain family: Top row - Hillary, Ruth. Bottom row - Selma, Lucas. [Circa 1909]
Gravestone
Photograph by Picasa
WWII Draft Card
Last Edited: 30 Jan 2022

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Virginia Izabelle Randall 'Izabelle' b. 26 Sep 1909, d. 22 May 2002

Citations

  1. Hilary Tilley Cain from WWII Draft Card.

Virginia Izabelle Randall 'Izabelle'

F, #86, b. 26 September 1909, d. 22 May 2002
Isabell [Randall] Cain
Last Edited: 30 Jan 2022

Parents:

Father: Charles Henry Randall b. 3 Nov 1878, d. 7 Feb 1943
Mother: Virginia Isabell Culbreth b. 8 Oct 1876, d. 19 Jan 1930

Family:

Hilary Tillet Cain b. 5 Aug 1903, d. 10 Mar 1974

Lucas Jackson Cain or Caine

M, #87, b. 29 September 1907, d. 3 May 1978
Left to right: E. W. Caine, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Hillary Cain, Lucas Caine.
Lorenzo & Ethel [Caine] Cain family: Top row - Hillary, Ruth. Bottom row - Selma, Lucas. [Circa 1909]
Erma & Lucas Caine, 1940s
Gravestone
Photograph by Picasa
Last Edited: 10 Dec 2015

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Erma Sessoms b. 23 Sep 1915, d. 10 May 1976

Erma Sessoms

F, #88, b. 23 September 1915, d. 10 May 1976
Gravestone
Photograph by Picasa
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2013

Parents:

Father: Henry Franklin Sessoms b. 16 Jul 1884, d. 25 Apr 1953
Mother: Lila Jane Cain b. 9 Sep 1893, d. 18 Jul 1978

Family:

Lucas Jackson Cain or Caine b. 29 Sep 1907, d. 3 May 1978

Elvin Wilson Caine or Cain 'E.W.'

M, #89, b. 15 August 1911, d. 29 March 1974
Left to right: E. W. Caine, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Hillary Cain, Lucas Caine.
Death Certificate
WWII Draft Card. Signed his name E. W. Caine
E. W. Caine
Last Edited: 13 Dec 2015

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Sarah Elizabeth Burns b. c 1922, d. Sep 2016

Sarah Elizabeth Burns

F, #90, b. circa 1922, d. September 2016
Last Edited: 10 Nov 2023

Family:

Elvin Wilson Caine or Cain 'E.W.' b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 29 Mar 1974

Grace Victoria Cain

F, #91, b. 4 November 1912, d. 6 October 1947
From left ro right: Grace [Cain] Britt, Ethel [Cain] Caine Moffitt, Ruth [Cain] Ballenger, Hettie [Cain] Ratley, and Minnie [Cain] Allen in the cotton field.
Gravestone
Last Edited: 10 Sep 2014

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Wilton Ronald Britt b. 14 Aug 1909, d. 7 Mar 1973

Children:

Hilda Hope Britt+ b. 3 Sep 1933, d. 1 Sep 2002
Wilton Wesley Britt 'Wesley' b. 8 Aug 1935, d. 17 Sep 1990
Arnold Joe Britt 'Joe'+ b. 13 Sep 1937, d. 14 Nov 2021

Wilton Ronald Britt

M, #92, b. 14 August 1909, d. 7 March 1973
Gravestone
Last Edited: 20 Sep 2018

Parents:

Father: John Quincy Britt b. 5 Jan 1860, d. 9 Jun 1936
Mother: Estelle Sykes 'Stella' b. 11 Jun 1868, d. 2 May 1953

Family:

Grace Victoria Cain b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947

Children:

Hilda Hope Britt+ b. 3 Sep 1933, d. 1 Sep 2002
Wilton Wesley Britt 'Wesley' b. 8 Aug 1935, d. 17 Sep 1990
Arnold Joe Britt 'Joe'+ b. 13 Sep 1937, d. 14 Nov 2021

Hettie Mae Cain

F, #96, b. 5 March 1916, d. 30 May 1942
From left to right: Grace [Cain] Britt, Ethel [Cain] Caine Moffitt, Ruth [Cain] Ballenger, Hettie [Cain] Ratley, and Minnie [Cain] Allen in the cotton field.
Gravestone
Last Edited: 18 Jun 2018

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

Emmett Raeford Ratley 'Ray' b. 26 May 1916, d. 12 Jan 1971

Child:

Peggy Rae Ratley+ b. 1 Jul 1940, d. 29 Oct 2020

Emmett Raeford Ratley 'Ray'

M, #97, b. 26 May 1916, d. 12 January 1971
Gravestone
Gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2014
  • Biography*: 1920 Census has Rayford Ratley.
    SSN# 225-14-6369.

    U.S. World War II, Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    about Emmette R Ratley
    Name: Emmette R Ratley
    Birth Year: 1916
    Race: White, citizen (White)
    Nativity State or Country: Virginia
    State of Residence: Virginia
    County or City: Norfolk

    Enlistment Date: 10 May 1945
    Enlistment State: Virginia
    Enlistment City: Richmond
    Branch: No branch assignment
    Branch Code: No branch assignment
    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life

    Education: 4 years of high school
    Civil Occupation: Salesmen and sales agents, except to consumers
    Marital Status: Married
    Height: 00
    Weight: 093.

  • Birth*: Emmett was born on 26 May 1916 at VA.
  • Residence*: He resided in 1920 at Hampton, VA, 1920 Census, living with parents.. 1920 Census, living with parents..
  • Residence: He resided in 1930 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, 1930 Census, living with parents.. 1930 Census, living with parents..
  • Marriage*: He married Hettie Mae Cain, daughter of Lorenzo Tillet Cain and Ethel Mae Cain or Caine, circa 1937.
  • Marriage*: Emmett Raeford Ratley 'Ray' married ?? ??
  • Marriage*: Emmett Raeford Ratley 'Ray' married Christine Purvis, daughter of ?? Purvis and Elsie Knapp.
  • Death*: Emmett died on 12 Jan 1971 at age 54.
  • Burial*: His body was buried in 1971 at Norfolk, VA. Moved from Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA to Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA..

Parents:

Father: Eli Raeford Ratley b. 9 Feb 1892, d. 20 Sep 1960
Mother: Minnie Mae Harcum b. 11 Sep 1898, d. 5 Jul 1979

Family 1:

Hettie Mae Cain b. 5 Mar 1916, d. 30 May 1942

Child:

Peggy Rae Ratley+ b. 1 Jul 1940, d. 29 Oct 2020

Family 2:

Family 3:

Christine Purvis b. 29 May 1916

Minnie Foch Caine

F, #98, b. 11 April 1919, d. 28 August 2013
Minnie Cain (2003)
Minnie Cain Allen (Oct., 2005)
Cain Reunion, 2003?
Cain Reunion, Ammon, NC, with names
Grandchildren of Calvin Cain: From left to right - Mary [Cain] Williams, Ethelene [Cain] Williamson, Paul Coble, Eula Mae [Coble] Davis, Harvey Coble, Minnie [Cain] Allen.
Grandchildren of Calvin Cain: From left to right - Mary [Cain] Williams, Ethelene [Cain] Williamson, Paul Coble, Eula Mae [Coble] Davis, Harvey Coble, Minnie [Cain] Allen.
Left to right: E. W. Caine, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Hillary Cain, Lucas Caine.
From left to right: Grace [Cain] Britt, Ethel [Cain] Caine Moffitt, Ruth [Cain] Ballenger, Hettie [Cain] Ratley, and Minnie [Cain] Allen in the cotton field.
At the Cain Reunion in Ammon, NC. From left to right: Janice [Caine] Wood, Bob Regan, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Jeanette Regan, Herbert Regan, Frances Regan, Beamie Allen, Peggy [Ratley] Economidis.
Last Edited: 5 Feb 2023

Parents:

Father: Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919
Mother: Ethel Mae Cain or Caine b. 18 Aug 1881, d. 14 Nov 1957

Family:

James Edward Allen 'J.E' b. 3 Oct 1911, d. 24 Apr 1995

Child:

Joe Richard Allen , Sr.+ b. 1946, d. 3 Jul 2018

James Edward Allen 'J.E'

M, #99, b. 3 October 1911, d. 24 April 1995
Allen's Tire Service
Allen's Tire Service
Gravestone
J.E. Allen right second row.
Picture source: Jim Franklin.
Last Edited: 5 Feb 2023

Parents:

Father: John Elbert Allen b. 1872, d. 1939
Mother: Neva Lucy Hair

Family:

Minnie Foch Caine b. 11 Apr 1919, d. 28 Aug 2013

Child:

Joe Richard Allen , Sr.+ b. 1946, d. 3 Jul 2018

Hettie Cornelia Cain

F, #100, b. 21 August 1894, d. 19 October 1928
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2022

Parents:

Father: Calvin Musgrove Cain b. 23 Mar 1845, d. 17 Dec 1916
Mother: Margaret Delight Johnson b. 17 Nov 1854, d. 29 Dec 1905

Family:

Grover Cleveland Coble b. 11 Mar 1888, d. 3 Dec 1975

Children:

John Nelson Coble+ b. 6 Jun 1913, d. 29 Jun 1984
Margaret Ruth Coble+ b. 13 Apr 1916, d. 30 Aug 1973
Paul Wilson Coble b. 21 Aug 1919, d. 30 Oct 2003
Eula Mae Coble+ b. 1 Jan 1922
Elsie Cornelia Coble b. 26 Dec 1924, d. 7 Oct 1955
?? Coble b. 17 Jun 1928, d. 17 Jun 1928