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Myrtle Mae Sears

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• Birth*: Myrtle was born on 6 Mar 1881 at Durham, NC.
• Marriage*: She married George Washington Brewer, son of Stephen Wiley Brewer and Mary Catherine Paschal.
• Death*: Myrtle died on 22 Oct 1955 at Chapel Hill, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Pittsboro, Chatham County, NC. Pittsboro Baptist Cemetery.

Parents:

John Hester

• Biography*: The 1810 Bladen County Census lists John Hester as being over 45 years old (born before 1765.) NC Supreme Court Case, Hilburn vs. Hester, case#6678. This case contains the Will of John Hester. Item #1: The Will. At a Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions began and held for the County of Bladen at the Court House in Elizabeth Town on the first Monday in August 1819 - present - William H., Beaty Thomas Smith Esqurs. James Cromartie The last will and Testament of John Hester, dec'd was proved in open Court by the oath of Thos. Hester, Jr. one of the subscribing witnesses thereto in the following words and figures to wit. In the name of God Amen. I John Hester of the State of North Carolina and County of Bladen being, in sound and perfect mind and memory Blessed be God this 5th of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen, make and publish this my last Will and Testament. Manner following, that is to say First, I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Hannah a negro girl by the name of Clarycy, Secondly, I give and bequeath to my son phraim [Ephraim] Hester the plantation now live on also the Smith Land joining also a new entry joining that. Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my son John Hester the Kinlaw plantation. To my daughters Comfort, Sarah, Mirium, Mary, Hannah I give and bequeath the remainder of my land to be equally divided and the balance of the negros to be equally divided between all my children except Hannah. Also, I give and bequeath to John McRee one chow and calf and the remainder of my property to be equally divided between all my children. I also will that my wife Comfort shall live on the plantation for her life time and also to have negro Gin to wait on her her life time and that she shall be maintained out of the whole of the property, and I hereby make and ordain my other children Thomas Hester and John Hester and Ephraim Hester Executors of this my last Will and testament in witness wherof I the said John Hester have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written. his John Hester (Seal) mark Test William McRee his Thomas Hester mark Thomas Hester, Jr. and Ephraim Hester two of the Executors named in his Will, were qualified agreeably to law and received letters testamentary and ordered that said Will be recorded. Test. William J. Cowan Clerk I Heman H. Robinson, Clerk of the County Court of Bladen County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the original on file in my office. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 6th day of January AD 1849. H. H. Robinson Clk. C. C.
• Birth*: John was born circa 1754 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Comfort ?? circa 1775.
• Death*: John died on 18 Feb 1820 at Stokes County, NC.

Parents:

Comfort ??

• Birth*: Comfort was born circa 1754.
• Marriage*: She married John Hester, son of Thomas Hester , I and ?? ??, circa 1775.
• Death*: Comfort died on 6 Mar 1836 at Bladen County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1836.

Maulsey Hester

• Biography*: Moved to TX.
• Birth*: Maulsey was born in 1815.
• Marriage*: She married Willis Singletary , Sr., son of Josiah B. Singletary and Sarah Ann Harrison, circa 1832.
• Death*: Maulsey died in Sep 1868 at Panola, Panola County, TX.

Parents:

Willis Singletary , Sr.

• Birth*: Willis was born circa 1793 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Wood circa 1816.
• Marriage*: He married Maulsey Hester, daughter of Thomas Hester , Sr. and Martha Regan, circa 1832.
• Death*: Willis died at Panola, Panola County, TX.

Parents:

Daniel Thomas Hester

• Biography*: Bladen County, NC, Will abstract. 26 Jan., 1880, probated 6 Oct., 1884.Daniel Hester. Wife Sarah. Son and exr. Edward T. Hester. Daus. - Martha J. wife of William H. Bryan; Sarah wife of Gillmore Edwards; Mary F. wife of John D. Biggs. Nephew Edward S. Lewis. Wits.: George S. Jones, R. S. Lewis.
  
  
  Note, Source: Mark Freeman -
  Daniel was involved in land transactions with his sister Amelia and his mother Martha after father, Thomas's, death. The land involved was at "Crawley's Swamp." Witnesses to some of these transactions were John H. Singletary, John Hester and Joshua Singletary. Part of the land was at the "corner of Willis Singletary lot." Willis Singletary's wife was Maulsy Hester (also spelled Maulcy and Malsy and Molcy in the same document).
• Birth*: Daniel was born on 15 Feb 1816 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Lewis 'Sally', daughter of Edward Lewis and Amy? Amey Eliza Willis 'Eliza'.
• Death*: Daniel died on 2 Sep 1884 at Bladen County, NC, at age 68.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC. Gilmore Edwards-Hester Cemetery..

Parents:

Sarah Lewis 'Sally'

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 27 May 1825.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Thomas Hester, son of Thomas Hester , Sr. and Martha Regan.
• Death*: Sarah died on 4 Mar 1884 at Bladen County, NC, at age 58. 5 Mar., 1884?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bladen County, NC. Gilmore Edwards-Hester Cemetery.

Parents:

Amelia Hester

• Biography*: Name Source: Mark Freeman, Indiv.#107635.
  
  Moved to MS by 1850.
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  Note, Source: Mark Freeman -
        Amelia Hester's mother Martha Regan is described in the Mississippi biography of her son Ephraim and grandson John T. as having returned to North Carolina, where she died. Whether Amelia returned with her or not is uncertain. She is not found after 1860.
  
  Deed records of Bladen Co., NC indicate she is daughter of Thomas Hester and Martha. One report indicates the marriage was in 1834, Bladen County NC by Rev. Colin Shaw.
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• Birth*: Amelia was born circa 1820 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Freeman, son of John Freeman and Eleanor Nancy ??, circa 1834 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Amelia died circa 1860 at probably in MS. Date & Place Source: Mark Freeman, Indiv.#107635..

Parents:

William Freeman

• Biography*: Name Source: Mark Freeman, Indiv.#107635.
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  Note, Source: Mark Freeman -
  William was killed returning from town after selling slaves. His family soon thereafter removed to Copiah Co., MS with his wife's brother, Ephraim Hester, who had moved earlier. Birth date estimate of 1810-1820 based on 1840 census information and known age of his wife, Amelia Hester.
  
  May 1833, Bladen Co., NC deed:
  
  "This indenture made this fifth day November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and thirty two Between John Freeman Sen. of the State of North Carolina and county of Bladen of the one part and William Freeman of the County and State aforesaid of the other part - WItnesseth that the said John Freeman Sen for and in consideration of the Sum of one hundred and fifty dollars Current monty to him in hand paid by the said William Freeman .. and before the Sealing and delivering of these premesis the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath granted bargained Sold confirmed and conveyed and by these presents doth grant bargain Sell confirm and convey unto the said William Freeman, his heirs and assigns forever the following pieces or parcels of land viz - First- piece is a tract of land patented by William Russ beginning at a large pine on Shaws line about five chains SouthWest of Shaws corner and runs So 23 W 24 chains 50 links to John Freemans line then with his line No 6 .. 7 chs to a stake in ... then with his other line So. 25 E 30 chs to a stake Edmund Russ's corner then north his line S 45 W 42 chs to his corner then with his other line So. 45 E 35 chs to a stake in said line then So 71 W 28 chs to a stake in Shaws line then with his line Ne 1 W 18 chs to a stake in Shaws line then the same course containing 35 chs to his corner with line to the Beginning containing two hundred and twenty acres
  
  One other piece patented by William Guitan beginning at a pine on the South Side of Crawley Swamp and runs So 45 W 35 chs to a stake in Shaws line then south his line N 45 W 31 chs to a stake then 52 E 18 chs and 50 links to the intersection of a line of the first mentoined piece then with this line N 71 E 17 chs and 75 links to the beginning containing ninety five acres.
  
  Also one piece conveyed by Benjamin Singletary Beginning at a stake in the forke of the ready branch on J. Freemans Sen. line and runs N 65 E 18 chs then N 30 W 22 chs then So 45 W 18 chs then direct to the beginning containing thirty five acres being part of a tract. To have and to hold the aforesaid premesis to the said William Freeman his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Freeman Sen for him self his heirs .. and Adm ... dorth cov ... and agree ... with the said William Freeman his heirs exe ... adm ... and assignsthat the said John Freeman Sen ... the above described premesis with the her ... and appurtenances there ... belonging from and against the lawful claims of all and every person or persons shall and will warrant and forever defend provided never theless that the said John Freeman Sen and his wife Nancy shall have the free use and benefits of the said premesis during their natural life time. In witness where of the said John Freeman Sen. hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and date above written. Signed and sealed in presents of:
  
  Joshua Singletary
  
  John Hester
  
  /s/ John Freeman (sealed) May term 1833
  
  This deed was proven in open court by the oath of John Hester and to be registered.
  
  Attest P. Kelley, clerk
  
  Feb 1838, Bladen Co.
  
  This indenture made this ___ day of Feb One Thousand Eight hundred thirty eight between William Freeman & his wife Amelia Freeman of the state of N.C. County of Bladen on the one part & Daniel Hester of the State & county aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said WIlliam Freeman and his wife Amelia Freeman for and in consideration of the one hundred & seventy dollars to them in part paid by the said Daniel Hester the receipt & payment whereof is hereby acknowledged for ourselves & heirs do hearby bargain sell ... to him the said Daniel Hester his heirs & assigns forever four certain pieces or parcel of land ... in the county aforesaid, the first tract beginning at a stake Wm Woods corner & ...
  
  (This was Thomas Hester's land division, naming wife Martha, Son Daniel, who buys share from sister Amelia and her husband William Freeman.)
  
  
• Birth*: William was born on 9 Mar 1815 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Hester, daughter of Thomas Hester , Sr. and Martha Regan, circa 1834 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: William died circa 1849 at Bladen County, NC. Date & Place Source: Mark Freeman, Indiv.#107635..

Parents:

John Hester

• Biography*: Moved to Rankin? County, MS.
• Birth*: John was born before 1820.

Parents:

Sarah E. Hester

• Biography*: Moved to MS before 1840.
• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1806 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Moses Jones , Jr., son of Moses Jones , Sr. and Ruth Busby.
• Death*: Sarah E. Hester died on 11 Apr 1875 at Rankin County, MS.

Parents:

Moses Jones , Jr.

• Birth*: Moses was born circa 1801 at Bladen County, NC. 9 Mar., 1815?.
• Marriage: He married Patience Nance.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah E. Hester, daughter of Thomas Hester , Sr. and Martha Regan.
• Death*: Moses Jones , Jr. died in 1864; Ark. or MS.

Parents:

Josiah Hester

Gravestone

• Biography*: Moved to Copiah County, MS by 1839.
• Birth*: Josiah was born on 1 Jan 1812 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca McRee, daughter of Dr. William E. McRee and ?? ??, on 8 Jan 1835 at Copiah County, MS.
• Death*: Josiah died on 8 Dec 1880 at Gallman, Copiah County, MS, at age 68.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Hazlehurst, Copiah County, MS. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery..

Parents:

Ralph Hester

• Biography*: Moved to MS by 1836.
• Birth*: Ralph was born before 1800 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth ?? circa 1828.
• Death*: Ralph died circa 1844.

Parents:

Ephraim Hester

• Biography*: Moved to MS by 1844.
  
  Note, Source: Mark Freeman -
  As a young man took on the responsibility to care for his younger sister and her three young children. Later married, became quite prominent, and was mentioned in Mississippi archives.
  Ephraim moved to Alabama. In Monroe Co., AL he married 23 dec 1841 Mary Jane Stanton, and this was witnessed by John Stanton, Sr. and Daniel Fore. A John Stanton married one of Ephraim's aunts, Miriam, daughter of John, and moved to Alabama. This may have been their daughter.
  Ephraim and Mary Jane Stanton divorced 2 aug 1844 in Rankin Co., MS.
  This biography of Ephraim Hester is part of an article about his son, John T. Hester, in Godspeed's:
  "... Ephraim Hester was a son of Thomas and Martha Hester, both of whom lived and died in North Carolina, and he was born in that state August 15, 1813, and was left an orphan at an early age and his education in consequence was somewhat limited. He removed with his mother to Rankin county about 1841, and in 1844 removed to Copiah county, where he met and married Miss Mary A. Price, a native of Copiah county and who was born in 1827. She was a daughter of Charles and Isabel (Bufkin) Price. Her parents were natives of South Carolina, who removed to Mississippi about 1820. Ephraim Hester reared four children, named Martha A., the wife of L.Q. Wright, of Copiah county, John T., our subject; Isabel, educated at Hillman college, the wife of Robert O'Quinn of Copiah county, and Sallie E., educated at Hillman college, who is unmarried and lives at home. The father was a lifelong planter, and he and his wife were members of the Baptist church. He died February 4, 1875, and his widow still survives him, living on the old homestead." This account was published in 1891, Memoirs of Mississippi. If accurate, it indicates that Martha Hester returned to North Carolina before her death.
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• Birth*: Ephraim was born on 15 Aug 1813 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Stanton on 23 Dec 1841 at Monroe County, AL.
• Divorce*: Ephraim was divorced from Mary Jane Stanton at Rankin County, MS, on 2 Aug 1844.
• Marriage: He married Mary A. Price, daughter of Charles Price and Isabell Bufkin, after 1850 at Copiah County, MS.
• Death*: Ephraim died on 4 Feb 1875 at Copiah County, MS, at age 61.

Parents:

Ammila Emelia? Amelia? Emily? Thomas Parker

• Birth*: Ammila was born on 31 Mar 1804 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married George Henry Hilburn 'Henry' on 26 Aug 1822 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Ammila died on 3 Jan 1862 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC, at age 57.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jan 1862.

Parents:

George Henry Hilburn 'Henry'

• Birth*: George was born in 1798 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary ?? before 1817.
• Marriage*: He married Ammila Emelia? Amelia? Emily? Thomas Parker, daughter of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, on 26 Aug 1822 at Robeson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Jan 1871.
• Death*: George died on 19 Jan 1871 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.

Harriote Harriett? Harriette? Hale Parker

• Biography*: Moved to Montgomery County, Al.
• Birth*: Harriote was born on 25 Sep 1809.
• Marriage*: She married Owen Singletary, son of Ithamar Singletary and Ann Bryan, on 1 Jul 1826 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Harriote died on 30 Mar 1883 at Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL, at age 73.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1883 at Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL. Oakwood Cemetery.

Parents:

Owen Singletary

• Birth*: Owen was born in 1802.
• Marriage*: He married Harriote Harriett? Harriette? Hale Parker, daughter of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, on 1 Jul 1826 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided at NC.
• Death*: Owen died after 1850.

Parents:

Sarah Regan Parker

• Biography*: She and her husband moved from NC to Rankin County, MS in 1837/38.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 17 Aug 1812 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Hester Singletary, son of Thomas I. Singletary and Comfort Hester, on 23 Jan 1827 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 20 Jun 1849 at Rankin County, MS, at age 36. 25 June, 1879?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jun 1849 at Dry Creek Baptist Church Cem. at Rankin County, MS.

Parents:

John Hester Singletary

• Biography*: Will of John Hester Singletary, written 1 July 1884
  
  State of Texas, County of Cherokee
  
  Know all men by these presents that I, John H. Singletary, of the County of Cherokee and the State of Texas, being sound in mind and memory, do this day make this my last will & testament.
  1st. It my will that all my just debts be paid after my death,
  2nd. I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine Singletary all the property real & personal that I may own at my death to have the same absolutely.
  3rd. I appoint W D Franklin my executor of this will & I have full confidence in his integrity. I ?????? that he qualify without bond. I give him full form to do any and all things ???free to minister & settle up my estate in as full & complete ????????? as any court could do & it is my will that the county court of this county or any county of this state have nothing to do with my estate tho???? ?? ha??? this will probated ???????????? & the property bequeath without appraisal & inventoried & ????? & recorded.
  4th. I revoke all former will or wills that I have made This the 1st day of July AD 1884.
  John H Singletary
  Attest
  J F Tatham
  ? W Gibson.
  
  (Words denoted by ????s were not decipherable.)
  
• Birth*: John was born in 1805 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Regan Parker, daughter of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, on 23 Jan 1827 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: John died in 1885 at Cherokee County, TX.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Alto, TX. Shiloh Cemetery.

Parents:

Ralph Regan Parker

Gravestone

Gravestone

1850 Census

1860 Census

• Biography*: Moved from NC to TX.
  
  Name reference - tombstone has Ralph Regan Parker
  He moved from NC to Vicksburg, MS. to TX about 1850.
  He purchased a homestead of several hundred acres of land in Oak Grove community, TX known then as Woodland Hall.
  
  Ralph and his wife Sarah C. Hodge Parker and their children came to Houston County, TX in the late 1850's after they received a letter from their father, Francis, who had been in Houston County for a while. In Francis's letter he painted a lovely and highly desirable picture of the part of Texas where he lived. In fact, his letter motivated and enticed his father into selling his tree farm and turpentine business in North Carolina. It was a long journey by way of two covered wagons to TX. The Parkers encountered many hardships on this journey. Heavy rains caused swollen streams that hampered travel. After several months, the Parkers found themselves in Vicksburg, MS with worn out teams. The teams for the wagons were sold and traded for two slaves. Ralph and Sarah, their children and the slaves took passage on a boat to Galveston and then up the Trinity River to White Rock Shoals where Francis met them. They went to Oak Grove Community, then known as "Woodland Hall". Here in this new and strange land, the Ralph Parker family pitched their tent for weal or for woe. Each son purchased and homesteaded land in Houston County. The Parker Cemetery in Oak Grove community is five acres of land located just east of the original homestead of Ralph R. and Sarah C. Hodge Parker. They designated this land before he died for a cemetery when his son William W. was killed when a tree fell on him. Ralph R. was one of the first to be buried in this cemetery. Two sons, Frances H. Parker and John Nelson Parker went to serve in the Confederate Army. This left twins, Ralph Delaney and William W. to help their mother, Sarah C., with all the small children and their sister, Ann Baxley with her children, as her husband had also gone to war. On May 20, 1894, Sarah, her family, and close friends celebrated her 77th birthday. Every year since that time, descendants and other people who have relatives buried here have continued to celebrate Sarah's birthday. There has been a change made in the date. It is now held on the third Sunday of May and is known as the "Parker memorial".
  Researcher - Cathy Powers.
• Birth*: Ralph was born on 24 Mar 1802 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Shaw on 8 Feb 1828 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', daughter of Phillip Hodge and Clarkey Willis, on 4 Jul 1834 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. 14 children..
• Residence: Ralph Regan Parker lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census.
• Residence*: He resided in 1860 at Houston County, TX, Beat 10, Parkers Mills Post Office. 1860 Census.. Beat 10, Parkers Mills Post Office. 1860 Census..
• Death*: Ralph died on 8 Dec 1861 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 59. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Parker Cemetery at Oak Grove Comm., Houston County, TX. The Parker Cemetery is five acres of land located just east of the original homestead of Ralph R. Parker. Ralph and Sarah designated this land for a cemetery before he died.
  
  Parker Cemetery #1, Grapeland, Houston County, TX, Plot: Row-18 #28.

Parents:

Catherine Shaw

• Birth*: Catherine was born in 1805 at NC. Circa.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Regan Parker, son of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, on 8 Feb 1828 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Catherine died at NC.

Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline'¹

Sarah Caroline Hodge Parker with eight month old baby son, Theodore Simeon Parker.
Taken in 1855 in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Picture was taken after Ralph Regan had passed away, after 1861.

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has "Sarah C. wife of R. R. Parker."
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 20 May 1817 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Regan Parker, son of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, on 4 Jul 1834 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. 14 children..
• Residence: Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline' lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census.
• Residence*: She resided in 1860 at Houston County, TX, Beat 10, Parkers Mills Post Office. 1860 Census.. Beat 10, Parkers Mills Post Office. 1860 Census..
• Death*: Sarah died on 18 Oct 1899 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 82. Date from gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Parker Cemetery at Oak Grove Comm., Houston County, TX.

Parents:

Malissa Byrd

• Birth*: Malissa was born in 1839.

Parents:

Polly Byrd

• Birth*: Polly was born circa 1825.

Parents:

'Emily' Emelia Byrd

• Birth*: 'Emily' was born on 27 Dec 1827 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Armistead or Armstid Singletary, son of Willis Singletary , Sr. and Mary Wood, circa 1843.
• Death*: 'Emily' died on 5 Nov 1898 at Robeson County, NC, at age 70.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Armistead Singletary Cemetery.

Parents:

Armistead or Armstid Singletary

• Birth*: Armistead was born on 4 Dec 1817 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married 'Emily' Emelia Byrd, daughter of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, circa 1843.
• Death*: Armistead died on 29 Aug 1888 at Robeson County, NC, at age 70.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Armistead Singletary Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Byrd

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born circa 1821.
• Marriage*: She married Edward Archibald.

Parents:

Mary Ann Byrd 'Polly'

Gravestone. Picture Source: Cory Mercer.

• Birth*: Mary was born on 16 Dec 1823 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Rev. Noah Mercer, son of Meredith Mercer and ?? ??, circa 1842.
• Death*: Mary died on 30 Aug 1891 at Robeson County, NC, at age 67.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1891 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Powers-Smith family cemetery.

Parents:

Rev. Noah Mercer

Gravestone. Picture Source: Cory Mercer.

• Biography*: Baptist Minister.
• Birth*: Noah was born on 26 Dec 1822.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Byrd 'Polly', daughter of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, circa 1842.
• Marriage: He married Harriett Monroe circa 1893.
• Death*: Noah died on 12 Jan 1904 at age 81.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Jackson Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Frances Byrd

• Birth*: Frances was born in 1833 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Ervin Parnell, son of Hardy Parnell and Sarah or Sally Musselwhite, on 4 Jul 1853 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jeremiah Smith, son of John C. Smith and Sarah Daugherty 'Sally', after 1863.

Parents:

Henry Ervin Parnell

• Birth*: Henry was born in 1831 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Frances Byrd, daughter of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, on 4 Jul 1853 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Henry died on 20 Jun 1862 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.

Parents:

Jeremiah Smith

Gravestone

• Birth*: Jeremiah was born on 12 Feb 1823 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Frances Byrd, daughter of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, after 1863.
• Death*: Jeremiah died on 15 Dec 1886 at Robeson County, NC, at age 63. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms Cemetery.

Parents:

Henry Byrd

• Birth*: Henry was born in 1817.
• Marriage*: He married Helen Rozier circa 1837.

Parents:

Helen Rozier

• Birth*: Helen was born in 1817.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Byrd, son of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, circa 1837.

Sarah Byrd 'Sally'

• Birth*: Sarah was born in 1820.
• Marriage*: She married Clariden Allen on 10 Nov 1836 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Clariden Allen

• Birth*: Clariden was born in 1810.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Byrd 'Sally', daughter of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, on 10 Nov 1836 at Robeson County, NC.

Mary Wood

• Birth*: Mary was born say 1795.
• Marriage*: She married Willis Singletary , Sr., son of Josiah B. Singletary and Sarah Ann Harrison, circa 1816.

Elizabeth Eliza? A. Singletary

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born in 1844 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Matthew Cain.

Parents:

Matthew Cain

• Birth*: Matthew was born.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Eliza? A. Singletary, daughter of Armistead or Armstid Singletary and 'Emily' Emelia Byrd.

Mary Matilda Singletary

• Birth*: Mary was born on 1 Jan 1847 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married David Smith.
• Death*: Mary died on 29 Sep 1909 at Robeson County, NC, at age 62.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at NC. Smith Cemetery between Lumberton and Pembroke.

Parents:

David Smith

• Birth*: David was born on 28 Feb 1849.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Matilda Singletary, daughter of Armistead or Armstid Singletary and 'Emily' Emelia Byrd.
• Death*: David died on 25 Jul 1919 at age 70.

William Warren Singletary

• Birth*: William was born on 20 Nov 1847 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: William died on 24 Oct 1922 at Robeson County, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Glays Gyleey? Singletary

• Birth*: Glays was born circa 1857.
• Marriage*: She married A. L. Smith.

Parents:

A. L. Smith

• Birth*: A. was born.
• Marriage*: He married Glays Gyleey? Singletary, daughter of Armistead or Armstid Singletary and 'Emily' Emelia Byrd.

Emma Singletary

• Birth*: Emma was born circa 1849.
• Death*: Emma died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Martha Singletary

• Birth*: Martha was born circa 1851.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Hammons, son of Eli Hammons and ?? ??.

Parents:

Henry Hammons

• Birth*: Henry was born.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Singletary, daughter of Armistead or Armstid Singletary and 'Emily' Emelia Byrd.

Parents:

Eli Hammons

• Biography*: Lived in Robeson County, NC.
• Birth*: Eli was born.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Eli Hammons.

Charles Singletary

• Birth*: Charles was born circa 1859.

Parents:

Amanda Singletary

• Birth*: Amanda was born circa 1855.
• Marriage*: She married William A. Smith.

Parents:

William A. Smith

• Birth*: William was born.
• Marriage*: He married Amanda Singletary, daughter of Armistead or Armstid Singletary and 'Emily' Emelia Byrd.

Eli Armistead Singletary

• Biography*: He and his family moved from Lumberton, NC to Rockingham, NC either or shortly after mid 1922.
• Birth*: Eli was born in Jan 1860 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Kitsey Louella Mercer 'Kitty', daughter of Rowland Mercer and Anzaline West, at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Eli died on 25 Nov 1925 at Wolf Pit, Richmond County, NC, at age 65.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Rockingham, Richmond County, NC.

Parents:

John C. Smith

Gravestone

• Biography*: Note, Source: Ted Hackney -
  Deeds in Robeson County, NC show that John inherited land from his father as well as accumulated land and slaves on his own.
  
  At Smith's Bridge a post office was established on Jul. 22, 1851 and continued through the War Between the States. John Smith was the first Postmaster named.
  
  He enlisted in the Civil War, C.S.A., in New Hanover County, NC on 29 May, 1863. 2nd Co. K, 40th Regt. NC Troops, 3rd Regt., NC Artillery.
  
  They were Methodists associated with the Methodists at Smith's Bridge, NC.
  
  The Will of John Smith, Robeson County, NC, Will Book 3, page 199, dated 30 Jul., 1873, and probated 3 Nov., 1880, names (Son) Seth Smith; (Son) Jeremiah Smith; (Daughter) Sarah Sessoms; (Son) Joseph Smith; (Heirs) of deceased daughter Esther Taylor who were left in additional to 174 acres, 178 acres joining the lands of John T. Pope occupied by W. A. Stone, and the undivided one half of the David Ivey tract near the above containing 51 1/2 acres, and the undivided half of 41 acres on the Back Swamp in the rear of John Moore's. (Son) John G. Smith; (Daughter) Caroline; (Granddaughter) Queen America Taylor who received 50 dollars and (Grandson) John Sessoms.
• Birth*: John was born on 20 Feb 1795 at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
  
  Born on his family's plantation of Smith's Bridge..
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Daugherty 'Sally', daughter of Absalom Daughtrey and Mary ??, circa 1815.
• Death*: John died on 21 Oct 1880 at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC, at age 85. Date Source: Gravestone.
  Died on his family's plantation of Smith's Bridge.
  Sessoms Cemetery, Lumberton.http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2322775&GRid=41846427&.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Sessoms Cemetery.

Parents:

Sarah Daugherty 'Sally'¹

Gravestone

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 17 May 1795 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
  Born on her father's farm..
• Marriage*: She married John C. Smith, son of James Smith and Esther Glare, circa 1815.
• Death*: Sarah died on 8 Jul 1869 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 74. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms Cemetery.

Parents:

Joseph Edwin Smith

• Birth*: Joseph was born on 1 Jan 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Winnie Missouri Walters.
• Death*: Joseph died on 22 Apr 1921 at Robeson County, NC, at age 71.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Smith's Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Winnie Missouri Walters

• Biography*: Lived in NC.
• Birth*: Winnie was born on 6 Feb 1852.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Edwin Smith, son of John G. Smith and Martha Byrd.
• Death*: Winnie died on 25 May 1914 at age 62.

Mary Jane Pickett Smith

• Birth*: Mary was born on 8 Nov 1853 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Watson Watts? Smith, son of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 28 Mar 1878 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Mary Jane Pickett Smith died on 22 May 1894 at Robeson County, NC, at age 40.

Parents:

Sarah Julia Elizabeth Caroline Smith

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 21 Mar 1855 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married John W. Sessoms, son of Robert Melvin Sessoms and Sarah Jane Smith.
• Death*: Sarah died on 30 Sep 1910 at Robeson County, NC, at age 55.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms Cemetery.

Parents:

John W. Sessoms

• Birth*: John was born on 27 Jun 1850 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Julia Elizabeth Caroline Smith, daughter of John G. Smith and Martha Byrd.
• Death*: John died on 29 Jul 1912 at age 62. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms Cemetery.

Parents:

John B. Smith

• Birth*: John was born in 1857 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lula McNeill.
• Death*: John B. Smith died in 1919 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Lula McNeill

• Birth*: Lula was born.
• Marriage*: She married John B. Smith, son of John G. Smith and Martha Byrd.

James G. C.? Smith

• Biography*: No marriage.
• Birth*: James was born on 21 Mar 1861 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 7 May 1940 at age 79.

Parents:

William Beary Smith 'Billy'

• Birth*: William was born on 12 Jul 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Florence Lorena Burney circa 1884.
• Death*: William died on 30 Nov 1921 at Robeson County, NC, at age 55.

Parents:

Florence Lorena Burney

• Biography*: Lived in NC.
• Birth*: Florence was born on 31 Dec 1867.
• Marriage*: She married William Beary Smith 'Billy', son of John G. Smith and Martha Byrd, circa 1884.
• Death*: Florence died on 28 Oct 1911 at age 43.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Meredith Mercer, son of Noah Mercer and ?? ??, circa 1821.

Lucy Ann Mercer

• Birth*: Lucy was born on 21 Feb 1845.
• Death*: Lucy died on 2 Nov 1888 at age 43.

Parents:

Sarah Ann E. Mercer

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 30 May 1844 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Simon Allen, son of Alfred Allen and Winniford Burney, on 28 Mar 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 24 Nov 1912 at age 68.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Jackson Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Simon Allen

• Biography*: Name Source: Sherri Prevatte, Indiv.# 110502.
  Simon served in the CSA Army.
• Birth*: Simon was born on 26 Feb 1836 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann E. Mercer, daughter of Rev. Noah Mercer and Mary Ann Byrd 'Polly', on 28 Mar 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Simon died on 12 Sep 1909 at Robeson County, NC, at age 73.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Jackson Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

James K.? Pope Mercer

Gravestone

• Biography*: Farmer and Merchant.
• Birth*: James was born on 11 Mar 1849.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Caroline Singletary, daughter of David Singletary and Abigail Lennon, circa 1869.
• Death*: James died on 9 Feb 1924 at age 74.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elizabethtown, Bladen County, NC. Elizabethtown City Cemetery.

Parents:

Charles William Byrd , Jr.

Charlie & Martha Byrd

• Birth*: Charles was born on 16 Apr 1862 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Burney on 30 Oct 1884.
• Death*: Charles died on 19 Oct 1941 at Elizabethtown, Bladen County, NC, at age 79.

Parents:

Martha Burney

Charlie & Martha Byrd

• Birth*: Martha was born on 21 Jun 1869 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Charles William Byrd , Jr., son of Charles William Byrd , Sr. 'William or Bill' and Margaret D. Bryan, on 30 Oct 1884.
• Death*: Martha died on 2 Apr 1956 at Elizabethtown, Bladen County, NC, at age 86.

Mary Addie Byrd

• Birth*: Mary was born on 15 Jun 1871. 15 Jun 1870?.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Smith.

Parents:

Evander Byrd

• Birth*: Evander was born on 22 Apr 1875.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.

Parents:

?? Smith

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Addie Byrd, daughter of Charles William Byrd , Sr. 'William or Bill' and Eliza Melinda Regan 'Melinda'.

Harriet Amanda Byrd

• Birth*: Harriet was born in 1839 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. 1838?.
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Jenkins Taylor, son of Rev. Zachariah Taylor and A. ??, on 14 Mar 1861 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Harriet died on 9 Nov 1891 at Robeson County, NC. 1893?

Parents:

Susan D. Byrd

• Birth*: Susan was born in 1842.

Parents:

Mary C. Byrd

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1843.

Parents:

Miles A. Byrd

• Birth*: Miles was born on 14 Apr 1844.
• Death*: Miles died on 1 May 1907 at age 63.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Byrd Cemetery, Jackson Swamp.

Parents:

William H. Byrd

• Birth*: William was born in 1849.

Parents:

William P. Allen

• Birth*: William was born in 1839.

Parents:

James G. Allen

• Birth*: James was born in 1841.

Parents:

Richard Allen

• Birth*: Richard was born in 1842.

Parents:

Eliza J. Allen

• Birth*: Eliza was born circa 1837.

Parents:

Alva Allen

• Birth*: Alva was born in 1846.

Parents:

John W. Allen

• Birth*: John was born in 1849.

Parents:

Edward Byrd

• Birth*: Edward was born on 6 Jan 1701/2 at Chowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Ann West before 1730.
• Death*: Edward died in 1759 at Bertie County, NC. Deed Book K, page 19, Bertie County, NC..