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Ann West

• Birth*: Ann was born.
• Marriage*: She married Edward Byrd before 1730.

Rachel Hilburn

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Linda Fields, #111510.
• Birth*: Rachel was born in 1830 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Porter Guyton, son of William Guyon and Esther ??.
• Death*: Rachel Hilburn died in 1880.

Parents:

John Hilburn

• Birth*: John was born in 1838.

Parents:

Franklin Singletary

• Birth*: Franklin was born in 1830 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca J. McCool on 11 May 1856 at AL.
• Marriage: He married Martha S. Rowlen in 1870.
• Death*: Franklin died on 28 May 1906.

Parents:

Emily Emely? Singletary

• Birth*: Emily was born in 1833 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Hiram R. Edwards on 5 May 1873.

Parents:

Harriett Singletary

• Birth*: Harriett was born in 1839 at Montgomery County, AL.

Parents:

Martha A. Singletary

• Birth*: Martha was born in 1842 at Montgomery County, AL.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Maxie.
• Death*: Martha died on 10 Oct 1879 at AL.

Parents:

John Owen Singletary

• Birth*: John was born in 1847 at Montgomery County, AL.
• Marriage*: He married Nora Ziegler in 1873 at Elmore County, AL.
• Death*: John died on 19 Dec 1906.

Parents:

Ithamar Singletary

• Birth*: Ithamar was born say 1780.
• Marriage*: He married Ann Bryan say 1801.

Ann Bryan

• Birth*: Ann was born.
• Marriage*: She married Ithamar Singletary say 1801.

Thomas I. Singletary

• Biography*: Will of Thomas Singletary of Bladen County, N. C.
  Filed in Will Book Number 2, page 366, Bladen County North Carolina
  
  IN THE NAME OF GOD “AMEN”
  
  Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, being weak in body but in perfect mind and memory, thank God for the same. As for what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with, it is my wish to dispose of as follows, Viz:
  
  First it is my wish that my funeral expenses and just debts be paid.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath to my Son, John H. Singletary, with some exceptions hereafter named the one Mority of the land I now live on and the Cattle that was given to him by his Grandfather, John Hester. Also twenty five acres back of Wilkeson Lake.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath to my Son, Ephriam Singletary, two hundred acres of land on the Rayford Swamp, and cattle given to him by his Uncle Ephriam Hester.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son Thomas Singletary two hundred acres of land on Harrison Lake, also twenty five acres back of where I now live.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Singletary a Negro boy named Lewis.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah Singletary a Negro boy named Aleck.
  
  Item. I give and bequeath to my Son, Daniel H. Singletary the one Mority of the land where on I now live, also twenty acres on the bank of Wilkesons Lake. My Son, John H. Singletary is to support and educate my Son Daniel Singletary until he arrives at the age of twenty one years, and after said John H. Singletary fails to comply with my Will, my Son Daniel is to be taken by my Executor from him, the said John H. Singletary and claim from him, the said John H. Singletary a sufficiency for his education and support.
  
  All the property not Willed, or left as legacies to be sold by my Executors, and the money arising from the sale is to go to – viz: John H. Singletary, Thomas Singletary, Mary Singletary, and Hannah Singletary. If any should remain to be equally divided between all my children, John, Ephriam, Thomas, Mary, Hannah and Daniel.
  
  I constitute and appoint my worthy friend William Roberson, John Hendry and John H. Singletary, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
  
  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the 19th day of April, 1823.
  
  His X Mark
  Thomas Singletary (SEAL)
  
  
  J. Cain
  Morris Plummer
  Wm. Davis
  
  STATE OF N. C., BLADEN COUNTY
  
  I, Thomas Singletary, aforesaid, do make this Codicil to my Last Will and Testament which is to say:
  
  Article First: I will and bequeath unto my wife, Jane Singletary, called Jane Wilson whom I have married since making the Will to which this Codicil is annexed: one cow and calf, ten Sows and pigs, together with all the property both real and personal that came to her by me, or my intermarriage with said Jane Wilson.
  
  Article Second: I will and bequeath unto my Son, Thomas Singletary one hundred acres of land, it being the balance of the three hundred of which two more given to him in my preceding Will and Testament:
  
  In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 9th day of December, 1825.
  
• Birth*: Thomas was born circa 1780 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Comfort Hester, daughter of John Hester and Comfort ??, circa 1804.
• Residence*: He resided in 1810 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Thomas died after 1824.

Parents:

Comfort Hester

• Biography*: Name Source: Mark Freeman.
• Birth*: Comfort was born circa 1784 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Thomas I. Singletary, son of James Singletary and Nancy Anna McCaleb, circa 1804.

Parents:

Hiram Singletary

• Biography*: 1870 Census: Mississippi, Rankin County
  http://www.msgen.net/co/rankin/1870/
  Page 33 & 34, Township 3, Beat 1, Steen's Creek Post Office, 5 July 1870
  37 251 SINGLETARY, Hiram, 38 M, farmer, 1000 300, NC
  38 251 SINGLETARY, Eliah, 32 F, keeping house, MS
  39 251 SINGLETARY, Sarah J., 15 F, at home, MS
  40 251 SINGLETARY, Francis P., 13 M, at home, MS
  01 251 SINGLETARY, Josephine, 12 F, at home, MS
  02 251 SINGLETARY, Eleanor T., 10 F, at home, MS
  03 251 SINGLETARY, Alice E., 8 F, MS
  04 251 SINGLETARY, Mary, 4 F, MS
  05 251 SINGLETARY, Lucien, 2 M, MS
  
  1860 United States Federal Census: Not Stated, Rankin, MS > 59 of 151
  Hiram Singletary 27 1832 North Carolina Male
  C E Singletary 22 1837 Mississippi Female
  S J Singletary 4 1855 Mississippi Female
  F P Singletary 2 1857 Mississippi Male
  J D Singletary 1 1858 Mississippi Female
  
  1880 United States Federal Census: Steens Creek, Rankin, MS
  1880 U.S. Federal Census > Mississippi > Rankin > All Townships > District 73 > Image 11 of 14
  1880 U.S. Federal Census > Mississippi > Rankin > All Townships > District 73 > Image 12 of 14
  Hyram SINGLETERRY 48 <1832> North Carolina Self Married White Male
  Seally SINGLETERRY 42 <1838> Mississippi Wife Married White Female
  Delila SINGLETERRY 21 <1859> Mississippi Dau Single White Female
  Alice SINGLETERRY 17 <1863> Mississippi Dau Single White Female
  Mary SINGLETERRY 15 <1865> Mississippi Dau Single White Female
  Lucian SINGLETERRY 12 <1868> Mississippi Son Single White Male
  Belle SINGLETERRY 8 <1872> Mississippi Dau Single White Female
  Willie SINGLETERRY 5 <1875> Mississippi Dau Single White Female
  John SINGLETERRY 3 <1877> Mississippi Son Single White Male.
• Birth*: Hiram was born on 16 Nov 1832 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Cecilia Elizabeth Price, daughter of John Price and Jennie Graves, on 10 Aug 1854 at Rankin County, MS.
• Death*: Hiram died on 20 Jan 1904 at Rankin County, MS, at age 71.

Parents:

Sarah Jane Singletary 'Sallie'

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 12 Aug 1834 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 20 Aug 1868 at Rankin County, MS, at age 34.

Parents:

Thomas S. Singletary

• Birth*: Thomas was born on 2 Jan 1836 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Susan Price on 14 Oct 1863 at Florence, Rankin County, MS.
• Death*: Thomas died on 14 Dec 1909 at Rankin County, MS, at age 73.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

John W. Singletary

• Birth*: John was born in Jul 1840 at Rankin County, MS.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Harrison circa 1861.
• Death*: John died in 1904 at TX.

Parents:

Harriet Singletary

• Birth*: Harriet was born in 1842 at MS.
• Marriage*: She married Stephen Smith on 30 Oct 1856 at Rankin County, MS.

Parents:

James Parker Singletary

• Birth*: James was born on 15 Feb 1847 at Rankin County, MS.
• Marriage*: He married Susan Thomas on 27 Feb 1873 at Rankin County, MS.
• Death*: James died on 22 Mar 1906 at Rankin County, MS, at age 59.

Parents:

Simon Willis Parker 'Willis'

Marker

On the Back of Historical Marker is inscribed:
SPONSOR: ~JAMES MULKEY OWENS JR~ IN MEMORY AND HONOR OF HIS PARKER FOREBEARS~

• Biography*: He lived near Palestine, TX in 1857.
  
  He was listed in the 1860 census for Elkhart, Houston County, TX.
  
  The Historical Marker at the Parker Cemetery reads:
  Willis Parker arrived in this area from North Carolina in the 1850s. Many of his relatives later joined him in Texas. Upon Willis Parker's death about 1857, his parents Ralph R. and Sarah C. Hodge Parker set aside land on their farm for a family cemetery. Although Willis Parker's grave is believed to be the oldest here, his grave bears the earliest tombstone (1861). Of the more than four hundred marked and unmarked graves, most are interments of the Parker and related families, including Civil War, World War I and World War
  II veterans.
  
  There is a marker at the front of the cemetery which reads:
  PARKER
  In Memory of:
  Ralph Regan and Wife Sarah C. Hodge Parker
  Married July 4, 1834
  Lumberton, North Carolina
  Dedicated May 19, 1991.
  
• Birth*: Simon was born in 1835 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Nixion 'Kittie', daughter of L. W. Nixion and ?? ??, on 7 Apr 1857.
• Death*: Simon died in 1894 at Houston County, TX. Before.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Parker Cemetery at Houston County, TX.

Parents:

Catherine Nixion 'Kittie'

• Birth*: Catherine was born in 1835. Circa.
• Marriage*: She married Simon Willis Parker 'Willis', son of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 7 Apr 1857.
• Death*: Catherine died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

L. W. Nixion

• Birth*: L. was born.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.
• Death*: L. died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married L. W. Nixion.

Rev. Francis Haywood Parker 'Frank'

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

Frank Parker

Gravestone

Frank & Ziffee and son

• Biography*: Methodist. He was called an " Exorter" in the Church and he is recorded as a lay preacher present at the first Quarterly Conference at the Elkhart Church.
  
  He came to TX in the late 1850's and encouraged his father and large family to follow him.
  
  The Parker family, with others in the community, built a Methodist church known as "Woodland Hall". This was later moved and name changed to New Prospect. It now is in the Parker Cemetery for which Ralph and Sara C. Parker gave five acres in 1861.
  
  In the 1860 Census he is listed with his parents Ralph Parker and Sara.
  
  He was in the Civil War, CSA, Pension #15588. He was in the CSA from 1861 to 1865 with the 5th TX Cavalry Regiment, Sibley's Brigade.
  
  Volume I, Crockett Newspapers, 1853-1896. Volume 2, Number 36, October 9, 1891. Reads as follows -
  Confederate Veteran Association. Organized at Crockett, Sept. 17, 1891. Roll of members to date: ... F. H. Parker, Com H 5th Texas M. V. Green's Brigade, PO Grapeland [TX].
• Birth*: Francis was born on 4 Mar 1837 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents.
• 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..
• Marriage*: He married Zilphia Ann Overstreet 'Ziffee', daughter of Washington Madison Overstreet and Caroline Frances Johnston, on 25 May 1866 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Francis died on 9 Jan 1913 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at TX. Parker Cemetery. "WE DIED AS WE LIVED TRUSTING IN GOD".

Parents:

Zilphia Ann Overstreet 'Ziffee'

Frank & Ziffee and son

Gravestone

• Biography*: She was named after Zilpha, MS.
• Birth*: Zilphia was born on 18 Nov 1844 at Kemper County, MS.
• Marriage*: She married Rev. Francis Haywood Parker 'Frank', son of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 25 May 1866 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Zilphia died on 31 Dec 1921 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 77. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Amelia Emma? M. Parker 'Emily'

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

Death cert.

• Biography*: North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979
  Groom's Name: Joseph Chaison
  Bride's Name: Amelia Parker
  Marriage Date: 16 Jan 1856
  Marriage Place: Robeson, North Carolina
  Source Film Number: 6330291
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
  about Amelia Parker
  Groom: Joseph Chaison
  Bride: Amelia Parker
  Bond_Date: 16 Jan 1856
  Bond #: 000116526
  Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
  ImageNum: 006052
  County: Robeson
  Record #: 01 033
  Bondsman: Noah Mercer
  Witness: Jonathan W Regan
  ********************************
  Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 for Emily Powell
  
  Name: Emily Powell
  Death Date: 17 Mar 1924
  Death Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas
  Gender: Female
  Race: White
  Death Age: 85 years 5 months 4 days
  Estimated Birth Date:
  Birth Date: 13 Oct 1838
  Birthplace: North Carolina
  Marital Status: Widowed
  Place of Residence:
  Cemetery: Lamesa
  Burial Place:
  Burial Date: 18 Mar 1924
  Additional Relatives: X
  Film Number: 2075025
  Digital Film Number: 4167242
  Image Number: 1109
  Reference Number: cn 07841
  Informant: M. Killion.
• Birth*: Amelia was born on 13 Oct 1838 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents.. 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Benjamin Chason 'Joe', son of Joseph Chason and Mary ??, on 16 Jan 1856 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: She resided in 1880 at Anderson County, TX.
• Marriage*: She married John R. Powell in 1895.
• Death*: Amelia died on 17 Mar 1924 at Lemesa, Dawson County, TX, at age 85. Dawson?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1924 at Lamesa, Dawson County, TX. Dawson County Cemetery.

Parents:

Joseph Benjamin Chason 'Joe'¹

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Biography*: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
  about Amelia Parker
  Groom: Joseph Chaison
  Bride: Amelia Parker
  Bond_Date: 16 Jan 1856
  Bond #: 000116526
  Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
  ImageNum: 006052
  County: Robeson
  Record #: 01 033
  Bondsman: Noah Mercer
  Witness: Jonathan W Regan
  
  -------------
  Inscription:
  JOSEPH B.CHASON
  HUSBAND OF E. CHASON
  "GONE BEFORE."
• Birth*: Joseph was born on 10 Apr 1835 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Emma? M. Parker 'Emily', daughter of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 16 Jan 1856 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Joseph died on 30 Dec 1888 at Elkhart, Anderson County, TX, at age 53.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

John R. Powell¹

Death cert.

• Biography*: ~JOHN R. POWELL~
  His death certificate has his name as R.L. Powell, other records show his name as John R. Powell, also his grandson A.A. Killion was the informant, Arthur Apton Killion.
• Birth*: John was born on 7 Feb 1848 at AL. 14 Feb.?.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Emma? M. Parker 'Emily', daughter of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', in 1895.
• Death*: John died on 1 Mar 1924 at Lamesa, Dawson County, TX, at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lamesa, Dawson County, TX. Dawson County Cemetery.

Ann Eliza Elizabeth? Parker

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

Gravestone

• Biography*: 5 OCT., 1899.
  Confederate Pension Application.
  Name of applicant - Mrs. Ann E. Baxley.
  Houston County.
  Post Office - Grapeland
  Comptroller's File No. - 2073
  ... Approved this 5 day of Oct., AD 1899. ...
  ... that she is the widow of R. W. F. Baxley, deceased, who was a Confederate soldier..
  Name? - Ann E. Baxley
  Age? - 59 years old
  .. County do you reside? - Houston County
  How long have you resided in said County - 39 years. Grapeland, Texas
  .. physical condition - very bad health
  .. name of deceased husband - R. W. F. Baxley
  .. date of marriage - 25th February, 1858, North Carolina.
  .. date of his death? - in 1863 in the Army
  .. unmarried since his death? - yes
  .. State in what company and regiment - Company F Walls Legion, about one year
  .. received any pension? - I received a veteran donation land certificate for 1,280 acres of land in 1881 and sold it for $35.00 and sold it in 1882.
  .. real and personal property owned - I have 3 cows and 2 calves valued at $30.00
  .. property sold in last two years - A few yearlings valued at $20.00
  .. income - none
  .. Are you in indigent circumstances - yes
  .. unable to earn income - yes
  .. transferred any property - no
  .. Husband desert the Confederacy - no
  .. citizen of this state since March, 1880? - I have
  .. signed by - An E Baxley
  .. date - 4 July, 1899, County Judge, Houston County, TX
  .. Witnesses - J. W. Parker, F. H. Parker who know Ann E. Baxley widow of R. W. F. Baxley
  
  Certificate of County Commissioners
  Pension was approved for Ann E. Baxley on 19 Aug., 1899.
  
  Letter -
  Grapeland, TX, 5 Mar., 1918
  Hon. J. C. Jones
  Austin, TX
  Dear Sir,
        Mrs. A. E. Baxley who has been drawing a widow's Confederate Pension for many years died on the 22nd day of Feb., 1918. Please send me proper blanks so that her people can get Mortuary Warrant. And oblige
       Yours very truly,
  Jno. A. Davis, J.P.
  Dear Sir, Mrs. A. E. Baxley's file no. is 2073 of Houston County. Please attend to the matter and oblige.
        Yours very trult
       Jn. A. Davis
  
  Letter -
        Apr. 3, 1918
  Mr. Jno. A. Davis,
        Grapeland, TX
  
  Dear Sir,
       I am in receipt of your letter of the 5th of March in which you advise me of the death of Mrs. A. E. Baxley who was a pensioner from Houston County.
        Complying with your request I am sending you herewith blanks to be used in making claim for the mortuary warrant of thirty dollars which the state allows for burial expenses.
       Yours truly,
       J. C. Jones
       Commissioner of Pensions
  
  Letter -
       Apr. 9, 1918
  Mr. Eugene Wallings,
       Grapeland, TX
  Dear Sir,
       I have your application for the mortuary warrant of thirty dollars on account of the death of Mrs. A. E. Baxley who was a pensioner from Houston County.
       The application shows that Mrs. Baxley died on Feb. 22, 1918. Before I can issue you the mortuary warrant it will be necessary for you to return the pension warrant of eighteen dollars issued to Mrs. Baxley of Feb. 28. When a pensioner dies before the end of the quarter the warrant must be returned and cancelled.
        Yours truly,
        J. C. Jones,
        Commissioner of the Pensions
  
  Letter -
       Eugene Walling, General Contractor and Farmer, Box 32, Union telephone 91
       Grapeland, Texas, Apr., 13 - 1918,
       Mr. J. C. Jones,
        Commissioner of Pensions, Austin, Tex.
       Dear Sir:-
        In regard to your letter of the 9th, inst. about Mrs. A. E. Baxley pension warraant of eighteen dollars issued the 28 of Feb. The Postmaster of this place said he return this Pension Warrant, It has not been receive by any one here. That I have not been able to find out so far, Please let me know if same has not been return and I will make another search for same,
        Yours very truly,
        Eugene Walling
  
  Letter -
       Eugene Walling, General Contractor and Farmer, Box 32, Union telephone 91
       Grapeland, Texas, May 6, 1918,
       Mr. J. C. Jones,
        Commissioner of Pensions, Austin, Tex.
       Dear Sir:-
        On Apr. 15th I answered your letter of Apr. 9th in regard to Mrs. A. E. Baxley, Mortuary warrant, you stated in your letter that on Feb. 28 that there was issued an Eighteen dollars Pension warrant of which same must be returned before you could issue a Mortuary warrant.
        As I stated in my letter to you the Pension warrant was reported to me by the P.M. returned.
       As I have not heard any thing more from you in regard to the matter, I write you again to remind you of same and why I have not heard from you. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am;
        Yours very truly,
        [signed] Eugene Wallling
  P.S. The copy filed is No 2073.
  
  Letter -
        May 8, 1918
  Mr. Eugene Walling
       Grapeland, Texas
  Dear Sir,
       Replying to your letter of the 5th inst., relative to the mortuary warrant of account of the death of Mrs. A. E. Baxley, the records in the comptrollers office show that this warrant was issued to J. R. Richards of Grapeland, Texas on April 24, 1918.
        Yours truly,
        J. C. Jones,
        Commissioner of Pensions
  
  Application for Mortuary Warrant
  State of Texas
  County of Houston, I, Eugene Walling.. of the late Mrs. A. E. Baxley.. whose file number was 2073. ... died on the 22nd day of February, 1918 in the town of Grapeland, Houston County, Texas. Died in the home of Mrs. D. Walling .. daughter. I am related to the pensioner as grandson, home in Grapeland, Texas.
        Certificate of Undertaker,
  buried on the 23rd day of February, 1918 in Parker Cemetery, in Houston County, Texas.
        Certificate of Physician
       ailment of myocarditis [inflammation of the heart muscle].
• Birth*: Ann was born on 15 Jun 1840 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: She married R. William F. Baxley on 25 Feb 1858 at NC.
• Death*: Ann died on 22 Feb 1918 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 77.
• Burial*: Her body was buried on 23 Feb 1918 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

R. William F. Baxley

• Birth*: R. was born circa 1840.
• Marriage*: He married Ann Eliza Elizabeth? Parker, daughter of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 25 Feb 1858 at NC.
• Death*: R. died in 1863. In the Civil War, CSA.

Josiah Singletary Parker

• Birth*: Josiah was born in 1842 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Death*: Josiah died in 1900 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery, no marker.

Parents:

John Nelson Parker , Sr.

JOHN NELSON PARKER

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

Gravestone

John Nelson Parker, Picture Source: Frances Parker Bitter.

John Nelson Parker, Picture Source: Frances Parker Bitter.

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has "J. N. Parker"
  
  He came to TX from NC with his family in or about 1858.
  
  He later purchased farm land and homesteaded some land in the community now known as New Prospect, TX.
  
  He served in the Civil War, CSA, Army. He was about 17 when he joined the Army. As was the case in many instances, he furnished his own weapons. His principle weapon was a double barrel muzzle-loading shot gun which he gave to his grandson, James Mulkey Owens, Jr. about 1913. He was slightly wounded by a rifle ball which clipped the lobe off one of his ears.
  
  He was a farmer in the New Prospect community until later life when he was in the general merchantile business.
  
  He was one of the early merchants in Grapeland, TX. He operated a general merchandise store for a number of years with James Mulkey Owens, his son-in-law and partner at the time of his death. The name of the firm was Owens and Parker.
  
  Volume I, Crockett Newspapers, 1853-1896. Volume 2, Number 36, October 9, 1891. Reads as follows -
  Confederate Veteran Association. Organized at Crockett, Sept. 17, 1891. Roll of members to date: ... J. N. Parker, Com D Waul's Battalion, PO Grapeland [TX].
  
  THE PARKER FAMILY
  IN 1860, MR. AND MRS. RALPH PARKER WITH THEIR FAMILY REACHED TEXAS AND SETTLED IN THE NORTHERN PART OF HOUSTON COUNTY, VERY NEAR PARKER CEMETERY NORTHWEST OF GRAPELAND. THEY BUILT A HOME OF LOGS AND ONLY A FEW YEARS LATER BUILT A CHURCH, CALLED WOODLAND HALL. THEY WERE DEVOUT METHODISTS, BUT ALL DENOMINATIONS WERE WELCOME TO PREACH IN THIS CHURCH WHICH THE NEIGHBORS AROUND HAD HELPED WITH. MR. PARKER DIED IN 1861 AND HIS TWO OLDEST SONS, FRANK H. AND JOHN NELSON JOINED THE CONFEDERATE ARMY ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER HIS DEATH, LEAVING THE WIDOW AND YOUNGER CHILDREN TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES.
  FRANK H. PARKER IS RECORDED AS A LAY PREACHER PRESENT AT THE FIRST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE ELKART CHURCH ATTENDED. THIS CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT GUICELAND CHURCH, A SHORT DISTANCE SOUTHEAST OF GUICELAND CEMETERY JUST OFF HIGHWAY 287 AT COUNTY LINE ROAD. HE AND HIS WIFE, ANN OVERSTREET PARKER REARED A LARGE FAMILY AND LIVED TO SEE THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN DEVOUT WORKERS IN THE CHURCH. ONE OF HIS GRANDSONS, CALVIN BROWN IS A MEMBER OF THIS CHURCH. A GRANDDAUGHTER, MRS DONALD SPENCER(JEANNETTE BROWN) IS ALSO IN THIS CHURCH AND HER THREE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN CHRISTENED AT THE SAME ALTAR WHERE SHE AND DONALD WERE MARRIED. MRS. CALVIN BROWN, MRS. PRESTON WOHLFORD AND HER SON, KEITH, ARE DESCENDANTS OF CATHERINE PARKER FINCH-METCALF.
  JOHN NELSON PARKER'S SON JAMES N. PARKER AND THREE OF HIS CHILDREN WERE AT ONE TIME MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH. MR. PARKER DIED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, AND EVEN BEFORE HIS DEATH HIS CHILDREN WERE AWAY FROM THE PARENTAL HOME. HIS WIDOW MRS. CHLOE GRAY PARKER MOVED AWAY AFTER HIS DEATH.
  
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  John Nelson Parker was born on February 15, 1844, in Robeson County, North Carolina to Ralph Regan and Sarah Carolina Hodge Parker. He came to Texas with his parents in 1860. He later purchased farm land and also homesteaded land in the community now known as New Prospect.
  
  He served in the Confederate Army in Company I, First Battalion of T. N. Walls, 2nd Texas legion. He went into the army in June 1862, and served to the close of the war. He was slightly wounded by a rifle ball, which clipped the lobe off one of his ears. As a veteran, he was in Crockett Camp #141. In 1911 he was elected "Flag Bearer" or "Color Bearer". He received a Cross of Honor for his service. He was a devout Methodist and helped build the church known as "Woodland Hall" and other churches in the area.
  
  John Nelson was one of the early merchants in the town of Grapeland, Texas. He operated a general merchandise store for a number of years and had a partner, James M. Owens, his son-in-law.
  
  He married Mary Jane Caskey on January 7, 1869 in Houston County, Texas. Mary Jane was born February 17, 1851 to William Wiley and Penninah Thompson Caskey in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee. Mary Jane died on February 16, 1895 from childbirth. She and her baby are buried together in the Parker Cemetery. After the death of Mary Jane, John married Mary Elizabeth Bridges Wilkins in Houston County, Texas on April 2, 1896. There were no children from this marriage. Mary Elizabeth had two son from a previous marriage. They are Will and Jim Wilkins.
• Birth*: John was born on 15 Feb 1844 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Caskey, daughter of William Wiley Caskey and Penneniah Thompson, on 7 Jan 1869 at Houston County, TX.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Bridges on 2 Apr 1896 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Death*: John died on 28 Jul 1914 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 70. Date from gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Parker Cemetery at Oak Grove Comm., Houston County, TX. Near Grapeland
  Gravestone says " He died as he lived a Christian".

Parents:

Mary Jane Caskey

Mary Jane Caskey Parker

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has "Mary wife of John N. Parker."
• Birth*: Mary was born on 17 Feb 1851 at Jackson, Madison County, TN.
• Marriage*: She married John Nelson Parker , Sr., son of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 7 Jan 1869 at Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Mary died on 16 Feb 1895 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 43. From childbirth
  Date from gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth Bridges¹

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has " Mary E. Parker"
  Widow's Application for a Pension.
  Name - Mrs. Mary E. Parker, Houston County, postoffice Grapeland, Tx.
  Filed - Apr. 12, 1915.. Approved Apr. 19, 1915. Pension allowed from Sep. 1, 1915.
  
  Form B, For use of widows of soldiers who are in indigent circumstances.
  The State of Texas, county of Houston.
  I, Mrs. Mary E. Parker..
  I am widow of John N. Parker, deceased ... Departed on the 28 day of July, 1914 in county of Houston, Texas.
  .. age? 64 years
  .. born Mimnither? Co., GA
  .. lived in Texas? 21 years
  .. husband's full name? John Nelson Parker
  .. date of his death? 28 July 1914
  .. husband's command organized in? Texas
  .. served from? June 1862 until the close of War
  .. command? Co. I?, First - Battalion of T?. N. Walls 2nd Teaxs Leagion
  .. rank? He was a private in Walls Legion of Infantry
  .. signed Mary E. Parker, 30 day of March, 1915
  
  
  Affidavit of Witnesses
  State of Texas, County of Houston
  .. know that Mrs. Mary E. Parker .. widow of John N. Parker deceased
  .. witness J. E. Bearr?
  .. witness J. M. Owens
  .. on 1 April, 1915
  
  Affidavit of Witnesses
  State of Texas, County of Houston
  . apeared J. E. Bearr? and J. M. Owen
  .. said Mrs. Mary E. Parker
  .. witness J. E. Bearr?
  .. witness J. N. Owens
  .. 1 April 1915
  
  Affidavit of Witnesses
  .. appeared Jas. F. Martin
  ... service of applicant's husband .. I know that John N. Parker was in the Confederate Service from the following facts; In 1909 or 1910 John N. Parker joined Crockett Camp No 141 and his name as a Confederate soldier appears on the Camp register as a member of Co. I 1st Battalion of F. N. Walls 2nd Texas Leagion. In 1911 he was elected "Flag Bearer" or "Color Bearer" of Crockett Camp no. 141 - which positions he held for three years at his request. I made application to the D. of Conf. for a Cross of Honor. Which I received in due time and delivered to him and which his wife has now. From these facts I can.
  
  
• Birth*: Mary was born on 15 Feb 1851 at GA.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Wilkins.
• Marriage*: She married John Nelson Parker , Sr., son of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', on 2 Apr 1896 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX.
• Death*: Mary died on 10 Jul 1924 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 73. Date from gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Dennis Hawkin Parker

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Birth*: Dennis was born on 21 Oct 1845 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Sabra Jane Steadman in 1870; Estimated.
• Death*: Dennis died on 12 Jan 1871 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 25.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Ralph Delaney Parker (twin) 'Rafe'

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

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has "Ralph D. Parker."
• Birth*: Ralph was born on 14 Aug 1848 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Ann Elizabeth Herod, daughter of Daniel McCarty Herod , Sr. and Mary White, circa 1871.
• Death*: Ralph died on 19 Apr 1932 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 83. Date from gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Ann Elizabeth Herod

Gravestone

• Birth*: Ann was born on 18 Mar 1845.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Delaney Parker (twin) 'Rafe', son of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline', circa 1871.
• Death*: Ann died on 5 Jan 1908 at age 62.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Herod Cemetery.

Parents:

William Wesley Parker (twin)

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name reference - gravestone has William W. Parker.
• Birth*: William was born on 14 Aug 1848 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 Census, living with parents..
• Death*: William died on 1 Jan 1872 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 23. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Catherine Katherine? C. Parker

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

• Birth*: Catherine was born on 28 Nov 1852 at Robeson County, NC. 1842?.
• Marriage*: She married David Caskey , Sr. say 1863.
• Marriage*: She married Ed Flach.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Metcalf.
• Death*: Catherine died on 3 Mar 1908 at Bullard, Smith County, TX, at age 55.

Parents:

Ed Flach¹

• Birth*: Ed was born.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Katherine? C. Parker, daughter of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline'.

?? Metcalf

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Katherine? C. Parker, daughter of Ralph Regan Parker and Sarah Caroline Hodge 'Caroline'.

Simeon Theodore Parker¹

Simeon Parker

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

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

Gravestone

• Biography*: He went to TX from NC with his parents as a small child.
• Birth*: Simeon was born on 8 Mar 1855 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Liza Jane Carpenter in 1874; Circa.
• Marriage*: He married Sally R. Willis, daughter of Miles Henry Willis and Victory Elizabeth Meggs, on 29 Jan 1893 at Cherokee County, TX.
• Death*: Simeon died on 23 Oct 1933 at Grapeland, Houston County, TX, at age 78.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Grapeland, Houston County, TX. Parker Cemetery.

Parents:

Sarah Andress

• Biography*: Sara?
• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1776.
• Marriage*: She married Rev. John Regan , Jr., son of Captain John Regan , Sr. and Becky Glass, circa 1794 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died after 1831 at Marion County, MS.

Parents:

John Alexander Davis 'Arkansas'

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Birth*: John was born on 24 Feb 1824.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Byers Regan, daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 6 Jun 1850 at Robeson County, NC. Married. In Robeson County [NC] on the 6t inst. [06JUN 1850], by Rev. Hector McLean, John A. Davis to Miss Mary B., daughter of Col. Neill Regan. [Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC-18 JUN 1850]..
• Residence*: John Alexander Davis 'Arkansas' lived in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern Division, 1850 census, living with in-laws, listed as John A. Davis..
• Death*: He died on 2 Nov 1885 at age 61.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Neches, Anderson County, TX. Mound Prairie Cemetery.

Richard Mullington Willis

• Biography*: 15 JAN., 1883.
       
  A. Nash Reg. of Deeds. R. M. Willis, et al .t to Wm. J. Regan State of North Carolina, County of Robeson, Warranty Deed This Indenture made this 15th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty three between A. M. Willis add Regan and? ??? Sarah Regan, Wm. Willis, M. V. Willis, R. J. Willis, R. S. Willis, R. E. Willis and his wife Florence of North Carolina in the County of Robeson and the State of North Carolina of the first part and Wm. J. Regan of --- in the County of Robeson and State of North Carolina of the second part.
       
  28 NOV., 1908.
       
  The Deed reads as follows: State of North Carolina, Robeson County. The foregoing certificate ? W. L. Thompson ? Justice of the Peace of Robeson County is adjudged to be correct. Let the Deed with the certificate be registered. Witness my hand this 25 day of November, 1908. W. H. Humphrey ? at the Superior Court. Filed? Nov. 25, 1908. Recorded Nov. 28, 1908.
• Birth*: Richard was born on 3 Mar 1825 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Span Baker Regan 'Betsy', daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 7 Dec 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Richard died in 1883 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr.

John & Hulda Melvin.

Grave Marker.

• Biography*: He was a Captain, 2nd Company I, 36th Regiment NC Troops (2nd Regiment NC Artillery). Resided in Bladen County, NC where he enlisted at age 34 on 19 Oct., 1861 for 12 months. Elected 1st Lieutenant and appointed to rank from date of enlistment. Promoted to Captain on 14 May, 1862. Present or accounted for through Aug., 1864. Captured at Fort Fisher 15 Jan., 1865 and confined at Fort Columbus, NY. Harbor until paroled and exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, VA on 6 Mar., 1865. Admitted to hospital at Richmond, VA 6 Mar., 1865 and furloughed for 30 days the next day. Manarin, Vol. I, page 313; Moore, Vol. II, page 73.
• Birth*: John was born on 17 May 1828 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Hulda Regan, daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 19 Jan 1853 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 17 Mar 1887 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 58.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Elizabethtown, Bladen County, NC. Old Bethlehem Cemetery.

Parents:

Harriet Margaret Maria? Floyd 'Hattie'

"Hattie M. Regan

Marriage License

• Biography*: Name Source: Gravestone has "Hattie M. Regan."
• Birth*: Harriet was born on 25 Feb 1844 at Fairmont, Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married Dr. John Regan , M.D., son of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 11 Oct 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: Harriet Margaret Maria? Floyd 'Hattie' lived in 1870 at Hillsboro, Marion County, NC, 1870 Census.
• Residence: She lived in 1900 at Carmichael, Marion County, SC, 1900 Census. Widowed..
• Residence: She lived in 1910 at Carmichael, Dillon County, SC, 1910 Census, widowed..
• Death*: Harriet died on 9 Aug 1914 at Dillon County, SC, at age 70. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Dillon County, SC. Regan Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33184853/harriet-maria-regan.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth McMillan 'Elizabeth' 'Eliza'

Eva Beatrice Regan (baby) and Eliza McMillan Regan (mother at 45 years old). Picture Source: Regan Walters, Sr., Indiv.# 38894.

Gravestone.

• Biography*: Name Source: Gravestone has "Mary E. McMillan."
• Birth*: Mary was born on 23 Oct 1844 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married William Joseph Regan, son of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 17 Nov 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 9 Oct 1901 at Robeson County, NC, at age 56. Date Source: Gravestone.
  
  Gravestone has "Weep not, she is not dead, but sleepth."
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73258537/mary-elizabeth-regan.

Parents:

Durham Lewis , Sr.

Durham Lewis and Becky Regan

Gravestone

• Biography*: Lived in Robeson County, NC.
  
  His name is spelled Durrum in his father's Bible.
  
  There is a marker on his grave "C.S.A. 1861-1865".
  
  His obituary notice in The Robesonian is dated 14 Jul., 1913.
• Birth*: Durham was born on 17 Jul 1833 at Bladen County, NC. 17 Jul., 1834?.
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca Jane Regan 'Becky', daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 19 Apr 1860 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Durham died on 11 Jul 1913 at age 79.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Norment Cemetery. Old Lumberton Cemetery, 5th St..

Parents:

Ann Cromartie Polk Rozier

Gravestone

• Birth*: Ann was born on 23 Apr 1846 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. James Wellington Regan 'Jim', son of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 10 Feb 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: Ann Cromartie Polk Rozier lived in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1880 Census, listed as Ann C. P. Regan.
• Residence: She lived in 1900 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, 1900 Census, listed as Ann C. Regan.
• Death*: Ann died on 24 Mar 1912 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, at age 65. Date Source: Gravestone.
  8 Mar.?
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1912 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC. Holt-Morgan Cemetery, Massey Hill.

Parents:

Council Lewis 'Scotch'

Council Lewis. Picture Source: Robin Simmons, Indiv.# 108393.

Picture Source: Robeson County Heritage Book

Gravestone

• Biography*: Note, Source - Sam West: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A. and was captured at Rock Island, IL.
  
  Occupation: Farmer.
• Birth*: Council was born on 3 Jan 1843 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Viola Regan, daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 4 Mar 1866 at Robeson County, NC. Bond date - 1 Mar., 1866.
• Death*: Council died on 27 Jan 1895 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 52. 9 Jan., 1895?.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Old Lumberton Cemetery, 5th St..

Parents:

Beryl Triplett

• Birth*: Beryl was born.
• Marriage*: She married 'Frank' Felix Franklin Perryman, son of William Isaac Perryman and Crissy Crissie? Idelia Leonard.
• Death*: Beryl died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Ala Voline Regan

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name Source: Larry Rozier, Indiv.# 4169.
• Birth*: Ala was born on 13 Jul 1850 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Robert McKay Rozier, son of James Adams Rozier , Sr. and Elizabeth Delight Coleman, on 19 Dec 1872 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Ala died on 18 May 1913 at Robeson County, NC, at age 62.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Rozier Cemetery, Hwy. 41.

Parents:

Robert McKay Rozier

Gravestone

• Biography*: From Howellsville, NC.
• Birth*: Robert was born on 27 Mar 1848 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Ala Voline Regan, daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 19 Dec 1872 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Robert died on 16 Apr 1903 at Robeson County, NC, at age 55. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Rozier Cemetery, Hwy. 41.

Parents:

William H. Willis

• Birth*: William was born on 18 Nov 1799 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Lewis on 31 Oct 1822.
• Death*: William died on 28 Nov 1841 at NC at age 42.

Parents:

Sarah Lewis

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 7 Apr 1795 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married William H. Willis, son of Captain John Willis and Celia Blount, on 31 Oct 1822.
• Death*: Sarah died on 2 Jul 1843 at NC at age 48.

Captain John Willis

• Biography*: Lived in NC.
• Birth*: John was born at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Celia Blount, daughter of Phillip Blount and Margaret ??.
• Death*: John died on 18 Jan 1844 at Bladen County, NC. Date of Will.

Parents:

Celia Blount

• Birth*: Celia was born circa 1775.
• Marriage*: She married Captain John Willis, son of George Willis , Sr. and Mary? Cain.
• Death*: Celia died circa 1835.

Parents:

Daniel Willis

• Birth*: Daniel was born on 22 Oct 1806.
• Marriage*: He married Harriet Singletary, daughter of Jonathan Singletary , Sr. and Sarah Ann Harrison.
• Death*: Daniel died on 26 May 1899 at Bladen County, NC, at age 92.

Parents:

Dr. William Willis

Gravestone

• Biography*: Occupation - MD
  
  Lived in Tar Heel, NC and Mayesville Crossing on the Big Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Birth*: William was born on 8 Jan 1831.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Robeson, daughter of Bartram Robeson and Anna Maria Byrne, circa 1856.
• Death*: William died on 11 Apr 1906 at Bladen County, NC, at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC. Beth Car Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth Robeson

Gravestone

• Biography*: Lived in Tar Heel, NC.
• Birth*: Mary was born on 15 Aug 1838 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. William Willis, son of William H. Willis and Sarah Lewis, circa 1856.
• Death*: Mary died on 10 Jan 1906 at Bladen County, NC, at age 67.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC. Beth Car Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Minnie W. A.? Willis

• Birth*: Minnie was born on 24 Aug 1870 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married James Robeson , Jr. 'Jim', son of James Robeson , Sr. and ?? ??.
• Death*: Minnie died on 2 Jul 1911 at Bladen County, NC, at age 40.

Parents:

James Robeson , Jr. 'Jim'

• Birth*: James was born on 14 Apr 1858 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie W. A.? Willis, daughter of Dr. William Willis and Mary Elizabeth Robeson.
• Death*: James died on 29 Jan 1921 at Bladen County, NC, at age 62.

Parents:

Marnie Maud Willis¹

• Biography*: Farmer.
• Birth*: Marnie was born on 1 Jan 1879 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Alexis Robeson 'Lex', son of Captain Evander McNair N.? Robeson and Sarah Elmira Dunham, on 25 May 1901.
• Death*: Marnie died on 10 Jun 1960 at Bladen County, NC, at age 81.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC. Beth Car Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Alexis Robeson 'Lex'¹

Gravestone

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
• Birth*: Alexis was born on 28 Aug 1874 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Marnie Maud Willis, daughter of Dr. William Willis and Mary Elizabeth Robeson, on 25 May 1901.
• Death*: Alexis died on 12 Apr 1958 at Bladen County, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: His body was buried at NC. Purdie's Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Sheriff John Simpson Willis

Gravestone

1850 Census

1850 Census

• Biography*: Sheriff of Bladen County, NC.
• Birth*: John was born on 29 Sep 1823 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Ann Regan, daughter of Colonel Neill Regan , Sr. and Nancy Ann Baker, on 31 Oct 1844 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: Sheriff John Simpson Willis lived in 1850 at Bladen County, NC, 1850 Census. Cape Fear South West side.
  Also living with John and Margaret are - Elizabeth Willis, born 1834, probably the sister to John Willis and Washington Riggans, born 1844 - maybe a brother to Margaret [Regan] Willis..
• Residence*: He lived in 1860 at Bladen County, NC, 1860 Census.
  Also living with John and Margaret is - Washington Regan, born 1844, daylaborer - maybe a brother to Margaret [Regan] Willis..
• Death*: John died on 3 Oct 1892 at age 69. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Rowland, Robeson County, NC. Centenary Methodist Church cemetery.

Parents:

Lucy Ann Willis

• Birth*: Lucy was born on 22 Jul 1827.
• Marriage*: She married Elijah Knox on 21 Dec 1854 at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC, at Maysville.

Parents:

Sarah Willis

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 4 Jun 1829.
• Death*: Sarah died on 9 Jun 1835 at age 6.

Parents:

Elizabeth Willis 'Bettie'

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 14 Mar 1833 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. William John Monroe.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 11 Jun 1891 at age 58.

Parents:

Sarah Willis

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd.

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 15 Oct 1813 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Cain Bible..
• Marriage*: She married William Cain , Jr., son of William Cain , Sr. and Elizabeth Harrison, on 28 Dec 1837 at Bladen County, NC.
• Census*: Sarah Willis appeared on the census of 1850 at Bladen County, NC; 1850 Census, SW side of the Cape Fear River.
• Death*: She died in 1868 at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bladen County, NC. James Cain Cemetery.

Parents:

William Cain , Jr.

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd.

• Biography*: Note, Source: Linda Boyd - According to the 1860 Bladen Co Census, Willian and Sarah Cain's post office was Prospect Hall. There was a Prospect Hall Landing on the Cape Fear River near this grave site.
  
  On page 145 of The Diary of Elizabeth Ellis Robeson 1847-1866 Bladen Co., NC, she records on 27 Jan 1866 "...I hear tonight that my neighbor, William Cain is dead. I sympathize with his bereaved wife and children. He was a kind neighbor, I shall miss him for he was attentive to me and mine in sickness.
  29th Monday: My neices left and all that was mortal of my poor friend was committed to the earth. I hope his family's loss was his infinite gain. Mrs. Monroe came from the funeral and spent the evening with me....".
• Birth*: William was born on 17 Oct 1809 at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Cain Bible..
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Willis, daughter of Captain John Willis and Celia Blount, on 28 Dec 1837 at Bladen County, NC.
• Census*: William Cain , Jr. appeared on the census of 1850 at Bladen County, NC; 1850 Census, SW side of the Cape Fear River.
• Death*: William died on 27 Jan 1866 at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC, at age 56. 1864?
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC. James Cain Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Ann Cain 'Betsy'

Ben & Betsy as they were called, married 23 Dec 1858 at her parents' home in the White Oak section of Bladen Co., NC.

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd

Death certificate

Image Source: Linda Boyd - Copy of Family Records section in the Benjamin R.(Robeson) Devane Family Bible shows -
B.(Benjamin) R. (Robeson) Devane was born April the 22 1828.
Elizabeth A. (Ann) Cain was born Nov. the 25, 1839.
Charles T.(Thomas) was born Sept 18th 1859.
William Francis Devane was born Sept 10th 1861.

• Biography*: Name Source: Linda DeVane Boyd
  
  Note, Source: Linda DeVane Boyd - Her Death Certificate - Bladen Co., NC (Death Cert.#12 Death Bk #6) states she was born 15 Sept. 1840. The DeVane Family Bible states 25 Nov. 1839.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 25 Nov 1839 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Cain Bible..
• Marriage*: She married Benjamin Robeson DeVane , Jr. 'Ben', son of Benjamin Robeson Devane , Sr. and Ann Davis, on 23 Dec 1858 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 29 Aug 1919 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 79. Near.
• Burial*: Her body was buried on 30 Aug 1919 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC. Davis-Melvin Cemetery.

Parents:

Susan Caroline Cain

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd

• Birth*: Susan was born on 16 Sep 1841 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Bible Record..
• Marriage*: She married John Alexander Dunham , Sr., son of James Snowden Dunham and Anna Elizabeth Singletary, on 7 Apr 1859.
• Death*: Susan died on 19 Jul 1888 at Bladen County, NC, at age 46.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at White Oak, Bladen County, NC. Old Bethlehem Cemetery.

Parents:

John Wesley Cain

John Wesley Cain and wife Sophia Caroline "Mittie" Dunhan Cain and daughter.
Picture Source: Linda DeVane Boyd.

CSA marker

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, CSA. Private, Co. K, 18th NC Infantry.
• Birth*: John was born on 10 Jan 1844 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Cain Bible..
• Marriage*: He married Sophia Caroline Dunham 'Mittie', daughter of William James Dunham and Sylvia Allen, on 25 Mar 1869 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: John Wesley Cain lived in 1870 at White Oak, NC, 1870 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1900 at White Oak, NC, 1900 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1910 at White Oak, NC, 1910 Census.
• Death*: He died on 20 Feb 1918 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: His body was buried at White Oak, Bladen County, NC. Old Bethlehem Cemetery.

Parents:

Thomas C. Cain

Gravestone

Cain Bible, Source: Linda Boyd

• Birth*: Thomas was born on 27 Aug 1855 at Bladen County, NC. Date Source: Cain Bible..
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1870 at White Oak, NC; 1870 Census, living with brother John Cain.
• Marriage*: He married Missouria Jane Pait, daughter of Francis Asbury Pait and Lydia Lucinder Lucender? Taylor 'Lyda'.
• Death*: Thomas C. Cain died on 2 May 1914 at age 58.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC. Old Pait Cemetery, on Butters and Dublin Road..

Parents:

Allis Willis 'Alice'

• Birth*: Allis was born in 1822.
• Marriage*: She married William Butler circa 1846.

Parents:

William Butler

• Biography*: Lived in Sampson County, NC.
• Birth*: William was born circa 1822.
• Marriage*: He married Allis Willis 'Alice', daughter of Captain John Willis and Celia Blount, circa 1846.
• Death*: William died on 18 Dec 1862 at VA. In Civil War.

John W. Butler

• Birth*: John was born in 1847.
• Death*: John died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Allmond Butler

• Birth*: Allmond was born in 1851.
• Death*: Allmond died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Celia E. Butler

• Birth*: Celia was born in 1853.
• Death*: Celia died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Elijah Knox

• Birth*: Elijah was born.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Ann Willis, daughter of William H. Willis and Sarah Lewis, on 21 Dec 1854 at Tar Heel, Bladen County, NC, at Maysville.
• Death*: Elijah died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Jimmy Salter Melvin

• Birth*: Jimmy was born in 1860.
• Death*: Jimmy died in Jul 1861.

Parents:

David Davin? Regan Melvin

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David Melvin

• Birth*: David was born on 5 Oct 1853 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Melvin, daughter of Rev. William Simmons Melvin and Eliza S. Beard, circa 1872 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: David died on 16 May 1930 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried at White Oak, Bladen County, NC.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth Melvin

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• Birth*: Mary was born on 8 Aug 1850 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married David Davin? Regan Melvin, son of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, circa 1872 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 24 Nov 1927 at Bladen County, NC, at age 77.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at White Oak, Bladen County, NC.

Parents:

Eliza J. Melvin

• Birth*: Eliza was born on 3 Jun 1858 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Gray Melvin, son of James Kelly Melvin and Rebecca Jane McDonald, on 25 Nov 1885 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Eliza died on 19 Oct 1928 at NC at age 70.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bladen County, NC. Old Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery.

Parents:

William Gray Melvin

• Biography*: Nicknamed "Uncle Bill."
• Birth*: William was born on 22 Oct 1861 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Eliza J. Melvin, daughter of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, on 25 Nov 1885 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: William died on 3 Dec 1931 at Bladen County, NC, at age 70.

Parents:

Alice Lee Melvin

• Birth*: Alice was born on 14 Dec 1861 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Jonathan Singletary circa 1893 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Alice died on 28 Mar 1932 at NC at age 70.

Parents:

William Jonathan Singletary

• Birth*: William was born circa 1861 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Alice Lee Melvin, daughter of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, circa 1893 at Bladen County, NC.

John Turner Melvin , Jr.

• Birth*: John was born on 18 Apr 1867 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Viola Melvin, daughter of James Kelly Melvin and Mary Taylor Gunter, on 24 May 1891 at NC.
• Death*: John died on 7 Feb 1953 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 85.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC.

Parents:

Mary Viola Melvin

• Birth*: Mary was born on 28 Aug 1871 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Turner Melvin , Jr., son of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, on 24 May 1891 at NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 7 Sep 1957 at Cumberland County, NC, at age 86. 5 Sep., 1957?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Sep 1957 at Baptist Cemetery at White Oak, Bladen County, NC.

Parents:

William Duncan Melvin

• Birth*: William was born on 5 Sep 1870 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sally Sallie? Jane Melvin, daughter of James Kelly Melvin and Mary Taylor Gunter, on 1 May 1891 at NC.
• Death*: William died on 20 Jun 1930 at Eastover, Cumberland County, NC, at age 59. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladen County, NC. The Melvin-Smith cemetary is located at the intersection of Highways 210 and 242..

Parents:

Sally Sallie? Jane Melvin

• Birth*: Sally was born on 15 Sep 1873 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Duncan Melvin, son of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, on 1 May 1891 at NC.
• Death*: Sally died on 5 Jan 1946 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC, at age 72.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jan 1946 at Melvin-Smith Cemetery at Bladen County, NC.

Parents:

Mary Turner Melvin

• Birth*: Mary was born on 15 Aug 1854 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Matthew John Young, son of John Young and Elizabeth Singletary, circa 1872 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 30 Jul 1930 at Bladen County, NC, at age 75.

Parents:

Matthew John Young

• Birth*: Matthew was born on 21 Nov 1854 at White Oak, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Turner Melvin, daughter of Captain John Turner Melvin , Sr. and Hulda Regan, circa 1872 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Matthew died on 16 Dec 1925 at Bladen County, NC, at age 71.

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