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Hazel Adams

• Biography*: From South Wales, England.
• Birth*: Hazel was born.
• Death*: Hazel died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Troy Baker

• Birth*: Troy was born on 10 Jan 1923 at Aransas Pass, TX.
• Death*: Troy died on 4 Mar 1942 at Aransas Pass, TX, at age 19.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Mar 1942.

Parents:

Samuel Fredrick Mathisen

• Birth*: Samuel was born.
• Marriage*: He married Albertine Rudaphine Garrison, daughter of Harry Garrison and Bertha Mugnier.
• Death*: Samuel died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Albertine Rudaphine Garrison

• Birth*: Albertine was born.
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Fredrick Mathisen, son of H. Fredrick Mathisen and Louisa Ellen Hammac.
• Death*: Albertine died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Abraham Mathis Brittain Booker

• Birth*: Abraham was born.
• Marriage*: He married Carolyn Nelson.
• Death*: Abraham died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Carolyn Nelson

• Birth*: Carolyn was born.
• Marriage*: She married Abraham Mathis Brittain Booker.
• Death*: Carolyn died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Oliver Price

• Birth*: Oliver was born.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Hyde.
• Death*: Oliver died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Nancy Hyde

• Birth*: Nancy was born.
• Marriage*: She married Oliver Price.
• Death*: Nancy died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

John Hammac

• Birth*: John was born.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ann Hodges.
• Death*: John died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Nancy Ann Hodges

• Birth*: Nancy was born.
• Marriage*: She married John Hammac.
• Death*: Nancy died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Louisa Ellen Hammac

• Birth*: Louisa was born.
• Marriage*: She married H. Fredrick Mathisen.
• Death*: Louisa died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

H. Fredrick Mathisen

• Birth*: H. was born.
• Marriage*: He married Louisa Ellen Hammac, daughter of John Hammac and Nancy Ann Hodges.
• Death*: H. died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Howard P. Mugnier

• Birth*: Howard was born.
• Marriage*: He married Alice Noire.
• Death*: Howard died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Alice Noire

• Birth*: Alice was born.
• Marriage*: She married Howard P. Mugnier.
• Death*: Alice died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Bertha Mugnier

• Birth*: Bertha was born.
• Marriage*: She married Harry Garrison.
• Death*: Bertha died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Harry Garrison

• Birth*: Harry was born.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha Mugnier, daughter of Howard P. Mugnier and Alice Noire.
• Death*: Harry died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

L. H. Callaway

• Birth*: L. was born.
• Marriage*: He married Irene P. Baker, daughter of John W. Baker and Amelia Regan 'Millie', on 4 Jul 1860.

Martha L. ??

• Birth*: Martha was born.
• Marriage*: She married Eli W. Baker, son of John W. Baker and Amelia Regan 'Millie'.

Ann Eliz Howell

• Birth*: Ann was born in 1842.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph T. Smith, son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 14 Jun 1860 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Ann died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Charity Thompson

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• Birth*: Charity was born on 10 Mar 1850.
• Marriage*: She married Justice William James Smith , Jr., son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 22 Dec 1867 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Charity died on 6 Mar 1881 at age 30.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Fairmont, Robeson County, NC. Iona Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary Susan Pitman

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• Birth*: Mary was born on 3 Jan 1861.
• Marriage*: She married Justice William James Smith , Jr., son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 22 May 1881.
• Death*: Mary died on 4 Mar 1882 at age 21.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Fairmont, Robeson County, NC. Iona Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Patience Thompson 'Betty'

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• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 14 Aug 1854.
• Marriage*: She married Justice William James Smith , Jr., son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 5 Oct 1882.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 8 Feb 1888 at age 33.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Raynham, Robeson County, NC. Asbury Memorial Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Lucy Catherine Thompson 'Kate'

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• Birth*: Lucy was born on 30 Aug 1842. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married Lewis McPipkin.
• Marriage*: She married Justice William James Smith , Jr., son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 29 Apr 1888.
• Death*: Lucy died on 12 Sep 1904 at age 62.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Raynham, Robeson County, NC. Asbury Memorial Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Henry Howell

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
• Birth*: Henry was born in 1813.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy A. ??.

Lucy A. ??

• Birth*: Lucy was born in 1814.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Howell.

Narussur? Howell

• Birth*: Narussur? was born in 1840.
• Death*: Narussur? died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

John J. Howell

• Birth*: John was born in 1844.
• Death*: John died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Amanda? Howell

• Birth*: Amanda? was born in 1845.
• Death*: Amanda? died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Henry H. Howell

• Birth*: Henry was born in 1858.
• Death*: Henry died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Sarah C. Howell

• Birth*: Sarah was born in 1859.
• Death*: Sarah died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Charles Thompson

• Birth*: Charles was born.
• Marriage*: He married Damaris Hill.

Damaris Hill

• Birth*: Damaris was born.
• Marriage*: She married Charles Thompson.

Charles McDuffie Smith

• Birth*: Charles was born on 14 Jan 1869.
• Residence*: He lived in 1909 at Rowland, NC.

Parents:

Sarah Della Smith

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 5 Aug 1870.
• Marriage*: She married John S. Adams on 21 Mar 1887.
• Residence*: Sarah Della Smith lived in 1909 at Purvis, NC.

Parents:

John S. Adams

• Birth*: John was born.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Della Smith, daughter of Justice William James Smith , Jr. and Charity Thompson, on 21 Mar 1887.

Mildred Lindsey Smith

• Birth*: Mildred was born on 2 Jun 1876.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1891.
• Death*: Mildred died on 27 Sep 1891 at age 15.

Parents:

Marcus Marvin Smith

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Death Certificate

• Biography*: Occupation: Painter.
• Birth*: Marcus was born on 15 Feb 1884 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Fannie Rosa McIntyre, daughter of Kalser McIntyre and Fannie Willis, on 8 Apr 1907.
• Residence*: Marcus Marvin Smith lived in 1909 at Rowland, NC.
• Residence: He lived in 1930 at Philadelphus, Robeson County, NC, 1930 Census.
• Death*: He died on 28 Nov 1958 at Maxton, Robeson County, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Maxton, Robeson County, NC. Oak Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Fannie Rosa McIntyre

Death Certificate

• Birth*: Fannie was born on 30 Nov 1890 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Marcus Marvin Smith, son of Justice William James Smith , Jr. and Elizabeth Patience Thompson 'Betty', on 8 Apr 1907.
• Residence*: Fannie Rosa McIntyre lived at Clarkton, Bladen County, NC, Sunny Acres Rest Home.
• Death*: Fannie died on 26 Feb 1968 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 77. Southeastern General Hospital.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Maxton, Robeson County, NC. Oak Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Walter Craig Smith

• Birth*: Walter was born on 28 Mar 1908.

Parents:

William James Smith , Sr.

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Marriage Record

Death Certificate

WWII Draft card

• Biography*: William was in WWII, NC S2 Navy.
• Birth*: William was born on 7 Oct 1909 at Rowland, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He lived in 1910 at Thompson, Robeson County, NC, 1910 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1920 at Burnt Swamp, Robeson County, NC, 1920 Census.
• Residence*: He lived in 1934 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sara Brown Campbell on 23 Dec 1934.
• Residence: William James Smith , Sr. lived at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC, P.O. Box 321.
• Residence: He lived in 1973 at Maxton, Cumberland County, NC, P.O. Box 23.
• Death*: William died on 5 Oct 1973 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, at age 63. Veterans Administration.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Maxton, Robeson County, NC. Oak Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Marcus Claude Smith

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• Biography*: Marcus was in WWII, S1, U.S. Navy, World War II.
• Birth*: Marcus was born on 28 Sep 1920.
• Death*: He died on 4 Oct 1991 at age 71.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Raleigh, Wake County, NC. Raleigh National Cemetery.

Parents:

Sara Brown Campbell

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Marriage Record

• Birth*: Sara was born on 5 Dec 1914.
• Residence*: She lived in 1934 at Hoke County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William James Smith , Sr., son of Marcus Marvin Smith and Fannie Rosa McIntyre, on 23 Dec 1934.
• Death*: Sara Brown Campbell died on 26 Dec 1975 at age 61.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Maxton, Robeson County, NC. Oak Grove Cemetery.

Alfed Smith

• Birth*: Alfed was born in 1807.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann Wood.
• Death*: Alfed Smith died in 1899.

Parents:

Joseph Smith

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• Birth*: Joseph was born on 3 Aug 1811.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth A. Townsend 'Eliza'.
• Death*: Joseph Smith died on 22 Oct 1858 at age 47.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lowe, Robeson County, NC. Smith Family Cemetery.

Parents:

Eleanor Smith 'Ellen'

• Birth*: Eleanor was born on 8 Dec 1809 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred Willis.
• Death*: Eleanor Smith 'Ellen' died on 3 Oct 1899 at Robeson County, NC, at age 89.

Parents:

Alfred Willis

• Birth*: Alfred was born in 1806 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Eleanor Smith 'Ellen', daughter of James Smith and Esther Glare.
• Death*: Alfred Willis died on 3 Oct 1899 at Robeson County, NC.

Anna Smith

• Birth*: Anna was born circa 1814.
• Marriage*: She married Amos Howell.

Parents:

Amos Howell

• Birth*: Amos was born.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Smith, daughter of James Smith and Esther Glare.

Jemima Mariah Smith

• Birth*: Jemima was born in 1817.
• Marriage*: She married Franklin Hugo Walters.
• Marriage*: Jemima Mariah Smith married Joseph S. Taylor, son of Rev. Zachariah Taylor and A. ??, on 29 Jul 1856 at Robeson County, NC; From Marriage record - His brother, Samuel J. Taylor, was the bondsman.
• Death*: Jemima Mariah Smith died in 1880.

Parents:

Franklin Hugo Walters

• Birth*: Franklin was born in 1824.
• Marriage*: He married Jemima Mariah Smith, daughter of James Smith and Esther Glare.
• Death*: Franklin Hugo Walters died in 1857.

Benjamin Blount

• Birth*: Benjamin was born in 1775.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Townsend.
• Death*: Benjamin Blount died in 1831.

Mary Townsend

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1785.
• Marriage*: She married Benjamin Blount.
• Death*: Mary Townsend died in 1865.

John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Jr.

John B. Regan

John B. Regan

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WWII Draft card

• Biography*: Lived at 518 West Broad St.
  
  Occupation: Lawyer.
  
  History of Regan's Methodist Church.
  By John B. Regan [John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan, Jr., 1912 - 1974], written about 1958.
       The following is a sketchy history of Regan Church, some of which is hearsay, which was assembled by John B. Regan and which he has given on several occasions. Several statements consist of the information which he, several years ago, received from some of the older members of the church as well as from some of the people in the community who were not members of the church. He is absolutely positive that the history of Regan's Church, or the particular area on which it now stands, is probably one of the oldest meeting places for religious worship in Robeson County, it being near the Cape Fear River where the early settlers settled. It was one of the first areas of Robeson County inhabited by people and there is considerable evidence of a meeting ground at this particular spot many years before there was an organized church. The older people claimed that, even prior to 1847, it was a camp ground or a camp meeting place, and there is specific reference to the camp ground in the deed for the property on which this church was erected. So, we do know that prior to 1847 it was a meeting place and a camp ground and a place where the people assembled and worshipped God. In 1847 we find the first written record of the church. It is being a deed from Eli Regan [Eli Terry Regan, 1817 - 1888] [Indiv. #410] and Col. Neal Regan [Col. Neil Regan, Sr., 1802 - 1857] [Indiv. #659] to the original Trustees of this church which I will have more to say about later. [Eli and Neal/Neil were first cousins.] This particular deed was the first deed recorded in Robeson County for any church round to any Board of Trustees. Consequently, you know that he history of this grand old church dates back to one of the earliest anywhere in this section of the country.
       This deed was dated the 23rd day of June, 1847, made by Neal Regan and Eli Regan to James Barker, William H. Willis, Absolom Davis, Jr., Zachius Musselwhite, Ralph R. Parker, Saul Mercer, and Milby Musselwhite, Trustees in Trust for the purposes and uses hereinafter mentioned. This deed conveyed a little more than two acres of land and the beginning corner was in the edge of the Regan Road, just south of the old camp ground. This original piece of land was square and was conveyed to the Trustee in Trust for the following purposes, to-wit, and I quote from the Deed: "That they hall erect and build, or cause to be erected and built, thereon a house or place of worship for the use of the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the United States of America according to the rules and discipline which from time to time may be adopted and agreed upon by the Ministers and Preachers of the said church at their General Conferences in the United States of America; and in further trust and confidence that they shall at all times forever hereafter permit such ministers and preachers belonging to the said church as shall from time to time be duly authorized by the General Conference of the ministers and Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church South or by the Annual conference authorized by the said General Conference to preach and expound God's work therein and in further trust that they, the said trustees above named, shall keep up perpetually a Board of Trustees for the said property according to the intent and meaning of the of the discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church." The grantors seem to be mindful of the fact that some members might be forced to put up a little more money than some of the other members and they included in the deed the following provisions: "Provided nevertheless that if any trustee or member of the building Committee shall advance a sum of money or become responsible for any sums of sum of money on account of erection of said Church, that then, and in that case, he shall be entitled to the remedy in such case made and provided by the discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and, so forth.: Neal and Eli Regan appeared at the August term of Court in 1847 and in open Court acknowledged the due execution of the deed and from that time on there was a recorded record of Regan's Church. The foregoing deed constitutes all of the land owned by the Church except four-fifth of an acre deeded to the Church by D. C. Regan [Duncan Crawford Regan, Sr., 1855 - 1943] and wife, Katie Lee Regan [Katie Lee Broadwell, 1887 - 1942], by deed dated Feb. 18, 1933. So far as I have been able to find those two conveyances constitute the real estate owned y the Church.
       You will note that the Church did not have a name at the time the deed was made and that the Trustees were not named as Trustees of any particular church and so it assumed that the Trustees named in the Deed, none of whom were Regans, named the church because it was built by the side of the Regan Road. When and how the Regan Road got its name is not known.
       The first church which was erected on this lot served the charge for some 40 years. From those living now who remember the old church, I am informed that it was very beautiful in design. It had benches, which were unpainted; it had plastered walls and was a very lovely church which served the congregation for between 40 and 5 years. At that time the present church was built and has been maintained and recently added to, practically in its original form.
       I have been told since I was a child that the old church records were burned when our home was burned about 1918, and it has, therefore, been impossible for me to get many details about the early history of the church. Some of the older members tell me that at one time Bishop Asbury attended this church and preached at a quarterly conference. The records are fairly complete since the early 1890's and there exists a record of the marriages, baptisms, and members of the church which is fairly complete since that date.
       The first marriage which I found recorded in any of the records was that of J. M. Butler [James Melvin Butler, 1868-1951] and Annie Regan 'Nancy' Annie Regan, 1874-1969], the wedding being performed by Bright McCall in 1893.
       Regan's Church has a very rich history; it has been a Mother Church to many of the other Methodist churches in this area. This was the first Methodist church in eastern Robeson County and from its membership was formed the Methodist churches of Smith's, Barker's, and Fisher's at St. Pauls, now the St. Pauls Methodist Church. It is needless to say that the influence of this Church has been far-reaching in that Methodists have gone out from this congregation to almost all parts of the United States.
       So far as present day records are concerned, the church was a full strength in 1907, for on March 23, 1907, while this church was a part of the Rockingham District of the NC Conference, a quarterly meeting was held here under the leadership of Rev. F. F. Eure and there were 183 members on roll at which time the names of P. B. Kinlaw, Sallie Kinlaw, Mollie Lewis Regan, Lillie Smith, Bessie Smith, and Mrs. Nettie Graham were added to the roll, making a total membership of 190.
       On September 21, 1907, still under the leadership of Rev. Eure, 4 new members were added at a quarterly conference held at this Church. The next records in the minutes were of a quarterly conference held in this Church on March 27, 1909, W. A. Jenkins, preacher. At this quarterly conference, one or two members were dropped from the roll, several were added and the secretary was ordered to confer with several other members to see why they should be dropped from it.
       The next records that I have been able to find came from the roll book beginning about 1909 during the time that W. A. Jenkins was pastor of the church. During Brother Jenkins' pastorate here he baptized 30 infants; however, the record is not too clear as to how many new members he received into the church. W. A. Jenkins was the pastor of this church through 1911. These records are to be found in the library at St. Pauls Methodist Church.
       On November 28, 1911, A. J. Groves was assigned to this church as its pastor and while here he married 12 couples from 1911 until his removal in 1915. He also baptized 50 infants during his pastorate here and took into the church 22 new members.
       In 1915, while John C. Kilgo was bishop and John H. Hall was presiding elder, I. H. Joyner was assigned to this church and stayed here one year. During the time that Brother Joyner was pastor he baptized 9 infants and took into the church 2 new members. He also performed 3 wedding ceremonies while he was on this charge.
       Following Mr. Joyner, still under the leadership of Kilgo and Hall, A. S. Parker was assigned to this church, stayed here two years and later became presiding elder or District Superintendent. During these two years he married four couples and received 12 members into the church.
       Following Brother Parker, we had G. W. Starling for four years from 1918 through 1922. Brother Starling probably kept the most complete records of his activities of any of the preachers thus far. However, his records of baptism and of marriages were kept for the entire charge instead of just for Regan's Church. However, he took into Regan's Church 36 new members during his four years on the charge. The first marriage performed on the charge by Brother Starling was the marriage of D. C. Regan and Katie Lee Broadwell on July 16, 1919. The last one performed for Regan's Church was that of Calton Rozier and Irene Musselwhite.
       Following Brother Starling, we were assigned Ivey T. Poole, who is still a member of the conference and who, in addition to his activities as a minister, has distinguished himself in the Masonic Fraternity. While here he received 20 new members for Regan's Church, performed several marriages and infant baptisms. At the time Brother Poole was assigned to this charge, Brother Collins Denny was bishop and J. H. Shore was presiding elder.
       In 1925, under the leadership of Bishop Mouzon and presiding elder J. D. Bundy, we were assigned James A. Dailey who served as pastor of this church from December 1925 to November 4, 1928. Brother Dailey was very active in that he performed numerous weddings and baptismal ceremonies; however, the records were kept for the charge instead of individual churches and it is difficult to tell just how many were performed for this church. While here, he received 25 new members in the Regan's Church.
       Following Mr. Dailey, in 1928, Mr. J. B. Thompson came to this charge. He received into the church 22 new members, first of which was Charles Mercer, now a member of the North Carolina Conference, and the last one was Sadie Ray Douglason on the 24th day of July, 1932. I have made no effort to bring the history of the church from 1932 to the present date, for the majority of grown people present are as familiar, or more so, with the recent history than I am. However, hurriedly, the pastors were: R. R. Grant, E. N. Harrison, J. W. Harrell, Allen C. Lee, C. A. Jones, O. L. Hathaway, and b. f. Boone. Present membership in 1958 was 79.
  
  Church History.
       Of the early members of the church and of the great grandparents of many of the present members were the following: Of the grantors: Neil Regan left eleven children, namely: William J., Jim, Dr. John, Bart, Neill, Rebecca, Hilda, Margaret, Betsy Span, Olie Walene, and Mary Bias [Byers] Regan. The other grantor, Eli Regan left the following children: D. C., Millie Regan McIntyre, J. B. [John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan, Sr.], and Mary Regan McIntyre. The original trustees, namely, James Barker, was the father of Henry Barker who was the father of the Jim Barker who later moved to Lumberton. William H. Willis was the father of John Willis [John Simpson Willis, 1823-1892], one time Sheriff of Robeson County, and Richard Willis [Richard Mullington Willis, 1825 - ] who were both brothers of the old Dr. Willis [Dr. William Willis] who lived at Mayesville Crossing on the Big Swamp. Absolom David probably died early for the records show that Colonel Regan raised three David boys who were orphans and who later went to Texas. Zachius Musselwhite was the father of Zack who was the father of Oscar and Clarence Musselwhite. Saul Mercer was the father of Miles Mercer who was the father of S. E. Mercer, Sr., Nash Mercer, Mrs. John Herring, Mrs. Haynes Andrews, Lonnie Mercer, and Miss Ellen Mercer, who were all active in this church during the lifetime of some of the present members. Milby Musselwhite, probably father of the Musselwhite clan which later formed Barker's Church. We have been unable to find any trace of Ralph R. Parker and we do not know what became of that family.
       Some of the interesting sidelights and some of the first in the history of this church I am told that Katie Lee Broadwell, later Mrs. D. C. Regan, gave the first silver communion service for the church. I am informed that Mrs. Jasper Edge joined with her in the task and helped furnish the first silver communion service for the church. Irene King McNeill raised the money for the first organ, and Miss Bertha Broadwell, the sister of Kelton Broadwell, was the first organist. I am told that the first Epworth League (now MYF) was organized in 1917 and H. M. King was the first president of that group; that the present Missionary Society was first organized about 1930 and Dora Herring King was the first president of the Ladies' Missionary Society.
       This church has made its contribution in professional men of our time, having furnished several preachers, doctors and lawyers. Some of whom could be mentioned briefly: S. E. Mercer who was presiding elder, who was the father of S. E. Mercer, Jr., who was a member of our conference until his untimely death; Charles Mercer, one of the young and up-and-coming members of the conference; Dennis Kinlaw who was the son of Wade Hampton Kinlaw whose grandfather was a faithful member of this church; J. R. Burns was also a member and at one time is family were members of this church. There were several doctors, some of whom are Dr. Durham King, dentist, Dr. Richard Smith, dentist, Dewit Regan [Dr. James DeWitt Regan, 1873-1922], dentist, Charlie White Regan, pharmacist, Dr. John Regan, Dillon, SC, M.D. There have been at least two lawyers who are former members of this church, one of whom is he late Wade Hampton Kinlaw of Lumberton and the other John B. Regan of St. Pauls, NC.
       This church has a very interesting history, has made a wonderful contribution to the spiritual life of this community and of Robeson County and this section of NC. In addition to being Mother of Methodism in this immediate community, its influence has gone out into all of the communities of the South and has been felt throughout the South. I do feel that this constitutes a serious challenge to the present members when we stop to realize that someday the people will be studying our history and I wonder how well our records will compare with those of our predecessors. At any rate, we owe those who have worked so hard and diligently through the years to make this shrine of religious worship possible, the duty of doing our best to carry on the good work which they began.
       
• Birth*: John was born on 19 Dec 1912 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Brewer, daughter of George Washington Brewer and Myrtle Mae Sears, circa 1939.
• Death*: John died on 12 Feb 1974 at Robeson County, NC, at age 61.
• Burial*: His body was buried at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Fisher Cemetery..

Parents:

Mary Ann Brewer

• Birth*: Mary was born on 31 Oct 1914.
• Marriage*: She married John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Jr., son of John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Sr. and Janetta Atelia Fisher 'Nette', circa 1939.
• Death*: Mary Ann Brewer died on 5 Sep 1984 at age 69.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Pittsboro, Chatham County, NC. Pittsboro Baptist Cemetery.

Parents:

Annie Belle Regan

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• Biography*: No marriage.
  Occupation: Public School Teacher.
• Birth*: Annie was born on 22 Apr 1904 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She lived at St. Pauls, NC.
• Death*: Annie died on 23 May 1990 at Robeson County, NC, at age 86. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Fisher Cemetery..

Parents:

Mary Louise Regan 'Louise'

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• Biography*: Occupation: Teacher.
  
  Lived in St. Pauls, NC.
• Birth*: Mary was born on 17 Dec 1907 at Robeson County, NC. Near Lumberton..
• Marriage*: She married Thomas Jefferson Allen , Jr., son of Thomas Jefferson Allen , Sr. and Sallie Ida Brisson 'Ida', on 3 Nov 1935 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 10 Jun 1991 at Lumberton, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at St. Pauls, NC. Great Marsh Baptist Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166253518/mary-louise-allen.

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Thomas Jefferson Allen , Jr.

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• Biography*: Occupation: Merchant and mail carrier.
  
  Methodist.
  
  Lived in St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
• Birth*: Thomas was born on 3 Oct 1910 at Carver's Creek, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Louise Regan 'Louise', daughter of John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Sr. and Janetta Atelia Fisher 'Nette', on 3 Nov 1935 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Thomas died on 1 Oct 1978 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 67.
• Burial*: His body was buried at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Great Marsh Baptist Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166253390/thomas-jefferson-allen.

Parents:

Amelia Janette Regan

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• Biography*: Lived at 205 Charles Street, Monroe, NC 28110.
• Birth*: Amelia was born on 10 Aug 1911 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Lee McGuirt circa 1943.
• Death*: Amelia died on 5 Nov 1993 at Monroe, NC, at age 82. From Lymphoma.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Monroe, Union County, NC. Suncrest Cemetery.

Parents:

William Lee McGuirt

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• Birth*: William was born on 30 Sep 1904.
• Marriage*: He married Ercell Terrell.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Janette Regan, daughter of John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Sr. and Janetta Atelia Fisher 'Nette', circa 1943.
• Death*: William died on 22 Dec 1946 at age 42.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Monroe, Union County, NC. Suncrest Cemetery.

Elizabeth Clyde Regan 'Aunt Clyde'

Obituary of Elizabeth Regan Pate

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 19 Aug 1920 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married James Robert Pate, son of Dr. George Mary Pate and Marie Elizabeth Hamer, on 16 Nov 1946 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. At the bride's home.
• Residence*: She resided in 2003 at Rowland, NC, 28383, P.O. Box 129, (919) 422-3494, from Oct 1996. P.O. Box 129, (919) 422-3494, from Oct 1996.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 12 Dec 2003 at NC at age 83. Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
• Burial*: Her body was buried on 14 Dec 2003 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Ashbury Methodist Church cemetery.

Parents:

James Robert Pate

• Birth*: James was born on 12 Apr 1920 at Rowland, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Clyde Regan 'Aunt Clyde', daughter of John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Sr. and Janetta Atelia Fisher 'Nette', on 16 Nov 1946 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. At the bride's home.
• Death*: James died on 3 Apr 1984 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 63.

Parents:

Eli Troy Regan , Sr. 'Pap'

Pap Regan

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Pap Regan family, 30 Jul., 1960.

WWII Draft card

Eli Regan, 1944.

• Biography*: Lived in Oxford, NC.
• Birth*: Eli was born on 18 Jan 1906 at Robeson County, NC. Near Lumberton.
• Marriage*: He married Dorothy Douglass Tillotson, daughter of William Gray Tillotson and Lalage Clare Rice, in Aug 1935 at Oxford, Granville County, NC.
• Death*: Eli died on 3 Mar 1987 at age 81.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Oxford, Granville County, NC. Elmwood Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28306490/eli-troy-regan.

Parents:

Dorothy Douglass Tillotson

Dorothy Regan

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• Biography*: OXFORD - Dorothy Tillotson REGAN, 89, of 165 Pine Cone Dr., died Saturday, November 17, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Halifax Co., daughter of the late Lalage Clare Rice and William Grey Tillotson, and was the widow of E.T. REGAN.
  
  She attended Meredith College in Raleigh, was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church, and was past president of the Edna Crews Circle of the UMW, the Oxford Womens Club, and the Granville Co. Arts Council. Among her many pleasures were her family, her church, the people of Oxford, art, and music.
  
  Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Oxford United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gala Collins. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
  
  Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Clare Bonner of Arlington, Va., Mrs. Dorothy Daughtry of Wilmington, and Mrs. Susan McDonnell of Somerset, Va; her sons, Eli T. REGAN Jr. and Patrick L. REGAN, both of Oxford, Duncan C. REGAN of Hinesville, Ga., and Michael K. REGAN of Charlotte; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
• Birth*: Dorothy was born on 29 Oct 1912 at Halifax County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Eli Troy Regan , Sr. 'Pap', son of John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , Sr. and Janetta Atelia Fisher 'Nette', in Aug 1935 at Oxford, Granville County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided at Oxford, Granville County, NC, 27565, 165 Pine Cone Drive. (919) 693-3498, from 1992. 165 Pine Cone Drive. (919) 693-3498, from 1992.
• Death*: Dorothy Douglass Tillotson died on 17 Nov 2001 at Oxford, Granville County, NC, at age 89.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Oxford, Granville County, NC. Elmwood Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28305114/dorothy-regan.

Parents:

Annie Maynette Regan 'Maynette'

Maynette Regan, 2019 Regan Reunion.

Maynette Regan

Maynette Regan, Campell Law School yearbook, 1981.

Maynette Regan, St Pauls High School yearbook, 1961.

Maynette Regan, Mededith College yearbook, 1965

Maynette Regan, Meredith College, 1964 yearbook.

Maynette Regan, Wake Forest University, yearbook, 1963.

Maynette Regan, Wake Forest University yearbook, 1962.

Maynette Regan, St Pauls High School, yearbook, 1960.

Maynette Regan, St Pauls High School, yearbook, Beta Club, 1960.

Birth Record.

• Biography*: Occupation: Attorney.
  
  E-mail: mregan8@nc.rr.com
  
  "A. Maynette Regan is practicing law since 1981 (currently in St Pauls) and has over 41 years of practice in School Law, Student Rights, Education Law and related legal activities. Browse the details of A. Maynette Regan to see if it is a trusted School Law attorney with perfect skills and positive reviews from clients. To make the best and most responsible decisions, take a look at education, experience, Bar information and peer reviews of this lawyer. When checking an attorney named "A. Maynette Regan", do not miss referrals from friends and family. If you have enough information and would like to arrange a personal meeting with this attorney, you can use the phone number 910-678-2304 or other contacts (email, contact form, chat) and make an appointment (initial consultation) at 544 West Broad Street, 28384, St Pauls."
• Birth*: Annie was born on 29 Nov 1943 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Lumberton Hospital.
• Graduation*: She was graduated in 1965 at Raleigh, NC; Meredith College.
• Graduation: She was graduated at OR; Oregon State University.
• Graduation: She was graduated in 1981 at Buies Creek, NC; Campbell Law School.
• Residence: She lived in 1996 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC, 28384, 328 W. Main Street.
• Residence*: She lived in Oct 2022 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC, 28384, 544 W. Broad Street, from Apr 2003.
• Death*: She died on 5 Oct 2022 at St Pauls, NC, at age 78.

Parents:

John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan , III 'Breck'

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• Biography*: Occupation: Attorney.
  
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  John B. Regan III
  
  HOLDEN BEACH - John Cabriel Breckenridge Regan III, 68, formerly of Lumberton, died Monday, June 29, 2009, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Breck was born Sept. 2, 1940, in St. Pauls. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1962. He served in the Navy for three years and graduated from Wake Forest University law school in 1968. He practiced law in Lumberton until retiring to Holden Beach in 2004. Breck was an active member of Chestnut Street United Church, where he taught Sunday school for 20 years, was chairman of the board, chairman of the trustees and also chairman of the finance committee. He served two State committees for the Bar, Disciplinary Hearing Commission and also a counselor for the State Bar. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C.B. Regan Jr. and Mary Ann Regan of St. Pauls; and his brother, Steve Regan of Raleigh. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sharron; his daughters, Susan Regan Kitchen of Chapel Hill and son-in-law Jim; and Catherine Regan Walsh of Charlotte and son-in-law David; four grandchildren, Kenan and Karsen Kitchen and Connor and Taylor Walsh; his siblings, Mary Brewer Regan of Raleigh, Maynette Regan and George Regan, both of St. Pauls, and Cabell Regan of Pittsboro. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Donna Hodges of Fairmont and their children, Edward, Jim and wife Julie, Rose and Gary Simmons; and brother-in-law, Bobby Owens and wife Kathy of Charlotte and their son, Michael. Funerals services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Fisher family cemetery. Visitation will take place from 7 to 9 tonight at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory in Lumberton. Should you wish, donations may be made in Breck's name to Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, 200 E. Eighth St., Lumberton NC, 28358 or to Holden Beach Chapel, 107 Rothschild St., Holden Beach, NC 28462. Services entrusted to Floyd Mortuary & Crematory of Lumberton.
  
• Birth*: John was born on 2 Sep 1940 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sharron Lavonne Barnes, daughter of Jimmy D. Barnes and Lena Owens, in 1980.
• Residence: He resided in 1992 at Lumberton, NC, 28358, 200 Cambridge Bend. Blvd.?. 200 Cambridge Bend. Blvd.?.
• Residence*: He resided in 2003 at Lawrenceville, GA, 30043-2822, 1981 Old Peachtree Road, NE, (770) 682-0656.. 1981 Old Peachtree Road, NE, (770) 682-0656..
• Residence: He resided in 2004 at Holden Beach, NC.
• Death*: John died on 29 Jun 2009 at New Hanover County, NC, at age 68. New Hanover Regional Hospital.
• Burial*: His body was buried at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Fisher family cemetery.

Parents:

Major Stephen Sears Regan

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• Biography*: Lived on 5010 Holly Ridge Drive, Raleigh, NC.
• Birth*: Stephen was born at Lumberton Hospital on 18 Oct 1950 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Stephen died on 11 Mar 1993 at Ahoskie, NC, at age 42.
• Burial*: His body was buried on 14 Mar 1993 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Fisher Family Cemetery.

Parents:

Cabell Jones Regan

Cabell Regan

Cabell Regan

Cabell Regan

Back row - Sharron and Cabell Regan.

Back row - Cabell and Sharron Regan.

Cabell and Sharron Regan.

Cabell Regan with grandchildren.

Cabell Regan

Cabell Regan

Cabell Regan.

• Biography*: E-mail: cabelljregan@earthlink.net
  
  Occupation: Lawyer, NC.
  
  Old work address - 65 South Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, (919) 542-2989
  
  Old work address: 221 E. 4th St., Lumberton, NC 28358, (910) 671-1555.
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  https://www.donaldsonfunerals.com/obituary/Cabell-Regan
  Cabell Regan Obituary
  
  Cabell Regan passed away peacefully April 27 in his home with his wife, Sharron, and beloved dogs, Shep and AnneBelle, nearby.
  
  He was born in Saint Pauls, North Carolina, April 12, 1952, to John B. and Mary Ann Regan. He was the youngest of six children. His childhood was full of happiness and opportunities that come with growing up in a small town and having wonderful caring parents. Many summers were spent at his family’s cottage at White Lake, and he often spoke of the wonderful times they shared there.
  
  Throughout high school he played football, was Editor of the school paper “The Bulldog Bark”, active in Boy Scouts and President of his Senior Class. After high school, he was accepted into the US Naval Academy at Annapolis but chose to go to East Carolina University in Greenville. He later transferred to UNC Chapel Hill. During his sophomore year he was chosen along with 38 other North Carolina students to study and live at a historic manor on the banks of the Rhine River called Haus Steineck in Bonn, Germany. During his time in Germany, the group traveled throughout Europe making wonderful memories and forming lifelong friendships. They continue to get together every two years.
  
  He graduated from UNC in 1974 and later entered the first class of Campbell University’s new Law School in Buies Creek. He graduated in the top 10% of his class in 1979. He started his law career with his brother Breck in Lumberton and ended his career 42 years later in Pittsboro.
  
  Cabell was passionate about bringing life back to the 1888 Victorian farmhouse his great grandfather, Stephen Wiley Brewer built in Pittsboro. The home has been in his family for generations and it was important to him to maintain the character of the home. He even had it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completing the home was a labor of love. His final project was having the exterior of the house painted to its original splendor. He was overjoyed with the result. The new paint was barely dry when he lay down and closed his eyes for the last time.
  
  Cabell was a deeply beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He has been a rock to many, a friend to most and would be on your side whenever you needed him.
  
  Cabell is survived by his wife Sharron, his 3 children, Liana Regan (Rich Leonard) of Sanford, John Regan (Jennie) of Charlotte, Jessica Regan (Mark Cannon) of Youngsville and 2 stepchildren, Jackie Burns (Brian) of Indiana and Mike Webb of Pittsboro. He is also survived by two siblings, Mary Brewer Regan of Raleigh and George Regan (Kathy) of St Pauls. Additionally, he is survived by 6 grandchildren, Jack and Brooklyn Burns, Savannah and Carter Regan, Bryce Leonard and Harper Cannon.
  
  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 4th,2024, at 1:00 PM in the Pittsboro United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 71 West St., Pittsboro, NC.
  
  Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Regan family.
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  https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/pittsboro/cabell-regan-17986015
  
  Cabell Jones Regan Obituary
  It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cabell Jones Regan of Pittsboro, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 72, on April 27, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
  
  He was predeceased by : his parents, John B. Regan and Mary Ann Brewer Regan. He is survived by : his wife Sharron; his children, Liana Regan (Rich Leonard) of Sanford, John Regan (Jennie) of Charlotte and Jessica Regan (Mark Cannon) of Youngsville; his stepchildren, Jackie Burns (Brian) of Indiana and Mike Webb of Pittsboro; and his grandchildren, Jack, Brooklyn Burns, Savannah, Carter Regan, Bryce Leonard and Harper Cannon.
  
  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Pittsboro Umc Family Life Center (71 West St, Pittsboro, NC 27312).
• Birth*: Cabell was born on 12 Apr 1952 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Lumberton Hospital.
• Residence: He lived in Oct 1992 at St Pauls, NC, 28384, 2841 Oakland Road.
• Residence: He lived in 2004 at Fayetteville, NC, 28314-2543, 4365 Ferncreek Drive [Moved as of Sep., 2008] from Apr 2003.
• Residence: He lived in Jun 2009 at Pittsboro, NC, 27312-9783, 1140 Hanks Chapel Road
  [Not a valid address as of Oct. 2011.].
• Residence*: He lived in Oct 2022 at Pittsboro, NC, 27312, 365 Thompson Street, from Oct. 2018..
• Death*: He died on 27 Apr 2024 at Pittsboro, NC, at age 72.

Parents:

Hobert Ayers Britt

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• Biography*: Hobert Ayers Britt, 92, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.
  
  He was born September 25, 1924 in Robeson County to the late Joseph Frank Britt, Jr. and Lillian Pridgen Britt.
  
  He was a veteran of the US Army and later retired from Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
  
  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth West Britt; two sisters: Kathleen Thompson and Frankie Sutton; and a granddaughter, Leigh Britt.
  
  He is survived by his children: Dennis Britt and wife Jessica, Frankie Britt and wife Frankie, and Kathy Britt Regan, all of Lumberton; a son-in-law, George D. Regan of St. Pauls; four grandchildren: Denise Britt and significant other David Branch, Melissa Durham and husband Scott, Mary Sheleski and husband Ryan, and Duncan Regan and significant other Christy Crossland; three great-grandchildren: Eli Durham, Avery Durham, and Olivia Regan; a brother-in-law, Hollis Sutton of Lumberton; and special friend, Hazel McPhatter of Lumberton.
  
  A time of visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, prior to the service, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Broad Ridge Baptist Church.
  
  Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Michael T. Longson officiating. Entombment will be private.
  
  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
  - Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358
  or
  - Broad Ridge Baptist Church, 949 N. Broadridge Road, Orrum, NC 28369.
• Residence*: He resided at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, Route 2. Route 2.
• Birth*: Hobert was born on 25 Sep 1924 at Britts, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Ruth West, daughter of Hollis Edward West and Mary Alma Rowell, in 1944.
• Death*: Hobert Ayers Britt died on 21 May 2017 at Lumberton, NC, at age 92.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Britts, Robeson County, NC. Britt Cemetery.

Parents:

Ruth West

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• Residence*: She resided at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Birth*: Ruth was born on 1 Nov 1927 at Allenton, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Hobert Ayers Britt, son of Joseph Franklin Britt , Jr. and Lillian Pridgen, in 1944.
• Death*: Ruth West died on 5 Jun 2003 at Lumberton, NC, at age 75.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Britts, Robeson County, NC. Britt Cemetery.

Parents:

George Washington Brewer

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• Birth*: George was born on 22 Oct 1880 at Chatham County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Myrtle Mae Sears, daughter of Adolfus Adkins Sears and Mary Elizabeth Thomason.
• Death*: George died on 8 Dec 1950 at Siler City, NC, at age 70.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Pittsboro, Chatham County, NC. Pittsboro Baptist Cemetery.

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