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Sally Sallie? Elizabeth Townsend

Sallie Powers. Picture Source: johnholton98

Gravestone

• Birth*: Sally was born on 13 Oct 1871 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Hector Powers, son of Henry Taylor Powers and Dorothy Barker, on 25 Dec 1892 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sally died on 12 Dec 1927 at Powersville, Robeson County, NC, at age 56. Saddletree?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. Powers Family Cemetery.

Parents:

Dorothy Naomi Powers¹

• Birth*: Dorothy was born on 4 Apr 1915 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Arvel Lee Shaver.
• Residence: Dorothy Naomi Powers lived in Aug 1957 at Lumberton, NC, Route 1.
• Residence*: She resided in Dec 1990 at Moultrie, Colquitt County, GA.
• Death*: Dorothy died on 4 Oct 2001 at Moultrie, Colquitt County, GA, at age 86.

Parents:

infant McIntyre

• Biography*: Name - 'Infant daughter' on gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1929 at Dillon, Dillon County, SC. Pee Dee Church Cemetery..
• Death*: Infant died in 1929.
• Birth*: Infant was born in 1929.
• BirthStill: She was stillborn.

Parents:

Elizabeth McIntyre

• Death*: Elizabeth died in 1931.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born in 1931.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Dillon, Dillon County, SC. Pee Dee Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Robert Bruce Findlay 'Bob' 'Giant'

Bob Findlay. Picture Source: Tom Reece

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Obituary

Bob Findley
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Bob Findley. Graduation day at Camp Pendleton August 1967. Picture Source: William Findley.

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• Biography*: Vietnam War links -
  
  http://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=DecorationExt&ID=1132672
  
  http://www.virtualwall.org/df/FindlayRB01a.htm
  
  http://www.facesfromthewall.com/orvn/OR1968may.html
  
  ROBERT BRUCE FINDLAY
  Birth: 16NOV46
  Rank: PFC
  Date of Death: 02MAY68
  
  P. of birth: Raleigh NC
  Service: Marines
  Place: uang Tri S. Vietnam
  
  Town of Record: Portland
  Unit: F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division
  Death Code: Hostile, Died; Guns, Small Arms Fire; Ground Casualty
  
  service # 2352829
  Panel: 54EAST - 06
  
  Medals: Purple Heart
  
  Tour Date: 29OCT67
  
  Cemetery: Arlington National Cem.
  
  Marine Dies In Combat. Word was received of the death of Marine Pfc. Robert Bruce Findlay, of Portland, near Quang Tri, South Vietnam, 2 May (1968). Pfc. Findlay, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Findlay, 11031 NE Davis St., was reported killed during combat. He was a member of the F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, and was leader of a machine gun squad. Born at Raleigh NC, 16 Nov 1946. He attended public schools in Arlington VA, and graduated from high school at Atlanta GA. He also attended Pacific University and the University of Hawaii prior to joining the Marine Corps, in May, 1967. He was sent to Vietnam in November, 1967. In addition to the parents, survivors include brothers, Lt. William Peter Findlay, serving in Vietnam, and John D. Jr., of New York. Memorial service will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA. (The Oregonian, Portland OR, Saturday, 11 May 1968.)
• Birth*: Robert was born on 16 Nov 1946 at Raleigh, NC.
• Residence*: He lived at Portland, OR.
• Death*: Robert died on 2 May 1968 at Vietnam at age 21. In the battle of Dai Do.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Arlington, VA. Arlington National Cemetery
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16649118/robert-bruce-findlay.

Parents:

Charles Walker McIntyre

• Biography*: Name Source: Monroe McIntyre, Sr., #17271.
• Birth*: Charles was born on 4 Sep 1966 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Charles died on 6 Sep 1966 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Date and Place Source: Monroe McIntyre, Sr., #17271..
• Burial*: His body was buried in Sep 1966 at Dillon, Dillon County, SC. Evergreen Perpetual Cemetery, Hwy. 301 North.
  
  Place Source: Monroe McIntyre, Sr., #17271..

Parents:

Rev. Thomas Speight

Ragan - Speight gravestone in GA

• Biography*: Parents Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
  Name Source: Gravestone.
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  Occupation: Methodist Minister.
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  CIRCA 1842 - 1852.
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt - Thomas moved from Greene County, NC to Houston County, GA in the early 1840's and then moved to Lee County, GA in Jan., 1852.
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  1843.
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt- Rev. Thomas Speight was one of the pastors of Chickasawwhatchie Village Methodist Church, Terrell County, GA, which was organized in 1843. He was a pastor of Salem Methodist Church, 2 miles southeast of Bronwood, GA, and near the 500 acre Speight Plantation (half of which was later given to his son, Cicero Coke and later became the property of Dr. Span Ragan, his brother-in-law and then known as the Ragan Plantation. The Salem Methodist Church was organized 23 Apr., 1857 and one side of the church was reserved for the slaves who worked on the plantations. In the 1880's when the Bronwood Methodist Church was organized, the church was given to the black members. Camo Ground was at Caney's Head on the Kinchafoonee Creek near by. First Trustees of Salem Methodist Church included Rev. Thomas L. Speight, Dr. Span Ragan, and Cicero Coke Speight.
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  26 APR., 1859.
  Note, Obituary, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        OBITUARY OF REVEREND THOMAS SPEIGHT
        A strong man in Israel, has fallen, -- Rev. Thomas Speight, is dead. This announcement will carry sorrow to many a heart.
        Mr. Speight was born in Greene County, N. C., on 15th of February, 1787; consequently, was in the seventy-second year of his age; but time had touched him gently, and with a robust constitution, he promised to be serviceable to the Church, yet for several years, and had no accident befallen him, it is likely it would have been so; but an accident confined him to his house and bed, and at last, resulted in his death.
        Mr. Speight joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in the year 1807; he was licensed to preach in January 1829; he was ordained Deacon in 1833, by Bishop Reading, and was consecrated to Elder's Orders, by Bishop Andrew, in 1838. His ministry extended over a period of thirty years, and his labors were both abundant and efficient. No circumstances, however discouraging and forbidding could overcome what he conceived to be his duty in the Master's service; he was "instant in season and out of season;" went everywhere when duty called him, and was well received and sustained by those to whom he ministered; those who knew him best, admired him most. The writer enjoyed the friendship of this good man for many years, and to the last; it was his good fortune to have the opportunity of attending upon his ministry frequently, which was always, both instructive and encouraging.
        Mr. Speight's education was not perfect, with him there was no display of rhetoric, but his mind was strong, clear, comprehensive, and whatever was contained in the text, relating either to precept or practice, never escaped him, but was always presented in the more useful and impressive manner. This is his record.
        "Servant of God - well done
        Rest from thy lov'd employ;
        The battle fought - the victory won;
        Enter thy Master's joy."
  
        H.C. (Howell Cobb)
        Perry, April 26, 1859
  
        From the time he joined the church, he was a zealous, firm, pious, active and laborious Christian, positive in his opinions, and ardent in his love to his God and church, and to its doctrines and teachings. As a preacher, he possessed rare faculties -- the acuteness of the theologian, and the ardor and eloquence of the revivalist. He left his impress for good on every community in which he ever lived. He was remarkably successful, both in vindicating the doctrines of his church and bringing the rebellious to the feet of their Saviour. In his death the church and community have suffered a great loss. For the last three years of his life he was severely afflicted, having received an injury from a horse. But even in his affliction and decrepitude, he most clearly displayed the energy of the unconquerable Christian; for when not able to stand up without leaning on his crutches, he would preach with the clearness and unction of his former days. But about two weeks before his death, he was assisted to go in a carriage to church, two and a half miles from home, and he preached with ardor and unction for about one hour, all the time 'leaning upon his staff,' like old Jacob, when blessing his children for the last time. Death had no terrors for him; Jordan was not in his way to the promised land so long looked for; for as Joshua of old led his people to the earthly Canaan and dry land, so the
  Captain of his salvation led him through the wave, and he feared no evil. He died in peace.
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  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
  
        DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS SPEIGHT (2-15-1787;4-5-1859)
       
  GEORGIA ) By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of said County - to us directed,
  LEE COUNTY) to make a distribution of the estate of Thomas Speight - late of said County
        deceased - in the hands of Cicero C. Speight - Administrator of the said
        Thomas Speight - among the lawful distributees of said Deceased
       
        All of the distributees of said deceased being of full age except one, and all of said dis-
  tributees that are of full age agreeing to give to Thomas M Freeman. this minor, a larger share
  than would necessarily fall to his share, we have made the following distribution, all of the
  aforesaid heirs who are of full age agreeing and sanctioning said distribution, we first having
  been sworn to discharge our duties as distributors,
       
        We find the claims against the Estate to amount to
       
        We have therefore set apart the following property for the payment of said indebtedness,
  to wit -
        Annie & Child 1200.00
        200 Acres of land 2000.00
        Other articles amounting to 213.42
       
        By consent of all the legatees we have given the Boy Major to Mrs. J. L. Regan
  valued at $ 500.00
        We apportion to C. C. Speight -
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To John Speight we have given
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To Thoms L. Speight, Guardian for T. M. Freeman, we have apportioned -
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To Lewis S. Speight - we have apportioned
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To James G. M. Ball we have apportioned
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To Span Ragan we apportion
        45-1/2 acres of land valued at $ 455.00
        Sundries amounting to 44.66
        To Thomas L. Speight - we have apportioned
        Lot of land 314 in the Eighth District of originally
        Irwin now Colquit County - Lot of land 779 19th District
        3 section Cherokee County - Reserving one seventh of
        said lots of land for John S. Speight.
       
        And with the consent and desire of all the other legatees, we have given the negro girl
  Janetta to T. M. Freeman, valued at Three hundred dollars, and should said Freeman die leav-
  ing no living issue, the said negro girl and her increase to revert back to the legatees of the
  aforesaid Thomas Speight. (We believe this to be justice as it is by and with the consent and
  desire of all the legatees that this girl is given to said T. M. Freeman - it being that much more
  than his legal share of said Estate, which is given him by said legatees in the manner above
  specified).
       
        We the undersigned Distributors hereby ratify and confirm the above distributions of the
  estate of Thomas Speight, - as made by the legatees of said Estate.
       
        /s/ Josiah C. McLendon )
        /s/ James W. Witherington) Distributors
        /s/ Wm. King, L.L.C. )
       
        I do hereby certify that Josiah McLendon, James W. Witherington Divisors appointed to distribute the estate of Thomas Speight, deceased, were duly sworn to the performance of that duty.
        Given under my hand and official signature this 7th day of Nov. 1861.
       
        /s/ Wm. King, L.L.C.
       
       
       
  
  
• Birth*: Thomas was born on 15 Feb 1787 at Greene County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Leurany Pope, daughter of John Pope and Mary Hooker, on 4 May 1809.
• Death*: Thomas died on 5 Apr 1859 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 72. Date Source: Rev. Thomas Speight Bible..
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1859 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA. Ragan Plantation out from Bronwood.

Parents:

Leurany Pope

Ragan - Speight gravestone in GA

• Biography*: Name Source: Gravestone.
  
  Parents Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
  
• Birth*: Leurany was born on 23 Aug 1791 at Greene County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Rev. Thomas Speight, son of Captain Seth Speight , Sr. and Elizabeth Vines, on 4 May 1809.
• Death*: Leurany died on 10 Nov 1857 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 66. Date Source: Rev. Thomas Speight Bible.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA. Ragan Plantation out from Bronwood.

Parents:

Dr. Charles Reuben Moore

• Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
• Birth*: Charles was born.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Wynn Sharpe circa 1869.
• Death*: Charles died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Amelia Wynn Sharpe

• Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
• Birth*: Amelia was born.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. Charles Reuben Moore circa 1869.
• Death*: Amelia died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Captain Seth Speight , Sr.

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        He was in the Revolutionary War, from Greene County, NC. Captain Seth recruited, equipped and commanded his own Company in the Revolutionary War. A copy of his service from the NC Historical Commission (Archives) reads as follows: "This is to certify that the following is an accurate copy from records in the official custody of the NC Hist'l Commission Comptroller's Office Kniston - the U.S. of America to the State of N.C. for sundries allowed by a committee as per reported dated Apr. 1778 - To Captain Seth Speight for self and Co's pay and rations 281.12.0 from N.C. Rev. Army accts. Vol. XI page 22 folio 1. Raleigh NC Aug. 12, 1931.
  (Sgnd. A. R. Newsom
  Sec'y)"
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  Occupation: Methodist Minister
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  Tabernacle Church, near Speights Bridge, Greene County, NC, was established by the Speights.
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  Will, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
  
        COPY OF THE WILL OF SETH SPEIGHT, SR.
       
  IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN.
       
        I, Seth Speight, Sr., being weak in body , but thank God enjoying the full use of
  my mental faculties, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner
  and form following, to-wit;
        I give and bequeath unto my son Seth Speight, the following tract of land, viz: begin-
  ning at the South of Watry Branch on the North side of Great Contentnea Creek and run-
  ning with William Speight's line to his corner a post oak, then with his other line to his
  corner a hickory, then with Langston's line to his corner a post oak then with his said
  Langston's other line to John Gainy's, beginning corner a pine then with Gainy's line to
  his other corner called a black oak, then with William Speight's line to his corner, then
  with his other line to a point opposite, the head of Pig Pen Branch, then down the various
  courses of said branch to the place where said branch, Swift's Branch and a small branch
  making into dry swamp part, then down the various courses of the said small branch to the
  dry swamp, then down the various courses of said branch to the head of Dry Marsh, then
  down the various courses of the dry Marsh to Samuel Vine's line, then with the several
  courses and distances of said Vine's line to Contentnea Creek at a place called the Old
  Hedge, then down the various course of said creek to the beginning, containing 600 acres
  more or less in two plantations.
        I also give unto my son Seth one negro man Peter, a yellow sorrell mare called Blaze,
  one half of the stock of cattle now on the aforesaid plantations, one gun, one bed and furni-
  ture to him the said Seth, his heirs and assigns forever.
        I give and bequeath unto my son, Henry Speight, that tract of land lying on the north
  side of the 600 acres more or less bequeathed to my son Seth bounded by Thomas Hall's,
  Joseph Winslow's, Delilah Daniel's and "William Speights" land containing two plantations
  and also containing 600 acres more or less. I also give unto my said son Henry, one negro
  girl named Sarah, one bay mare had of David Peal, the remaining half of my stock of cattle
  on my upper plantations not given to my son Seth, one gun and bed and furniture to him the
  said Henry, his heirs and assigns forever.
        I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Speight, 600 acres more or less of land on
  the south side of Thompson's Swamp including the plantation where Isaac Hayes formerly
  lived, one negro boy named Ben, one small horse called Mark, one small gun, two cows and
  calves out of my stock at home, one bed and furniture to him the said Thomas Speight, his
  heirs and assigns forever.
        I give and bequeath unto my son Lemon Speight the plantation whereon I now live and
  all the lands and several tracts of land to me belonging adjoining thereto, only reserve to my
  brother, William Speight, that part which he lives on and has occupied during the term of his
  natural life. I also give my said son, Lemon, a negro boy named Simon, two cows and
  calves, one gray horse called Traveller, one bed and furniture to him my said Lemon Speight,
  his heirs and assigns forever.
        Furthermore my will and desire is that if either of my three sons, Seth, Henry, or
  Lemon before they come to full age should die, the tract of land given to each of them shall
  be the property of my son Thomas, his heirs and assigns forever and the tract of land before
  given to the said Thomas be the property of my three daughters, Polly Vines Speight, Nancy
  Howe Speight and Fanny Speight.
        I give unto my daughter Polly Vines Speight one negro girl named Peggy, one negro
  child name of Nelly with their increase, one bed and furniture, two cows and calves, one mare
  colt, to her my daughter Polly Vines and her heirs forever.
       
        I give unto my daughter Nancy Howe Speight a negro girl named Cherry, one half of a
  negro woman named Cressy, one bed and furniture, two cows and calves to her, my said
  daughter, Nancy Howe Speight, her heirs and assigns forever.
        I give unto my daughter Fanny Speight, the other half of the young negro woman named
  Cressy and also one other negro girl named Patience, one bed and furniture, if it can be made
  out of the house and if not the value thereof out of what may be sold of my personal property,
  two cows and calves to her my said daughter Fanny, her heirs and assigns forever.
        Further my will and desire is that deceased wife's clothes be divided among my three
  above named daughters also that six barrels of brandy and one riding mare be sold, my
  money in hand and what is due me either by note or otherwise and all said moneys be applied
  to the schooling of my children.
        I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Speight that tract of land called Cross Rock
  Neck to him and his heirs forever.
        I furthermore will and desire that all my stock of hogs, sheep, and remaining cattle, my
  blacksmith tools, coopers, and carpenters tools, all my plantation utensils and what of my
  house-hold and kitchen furniture is not before willed away may remain on my home plantation
  and be for the joint use of my two sons, Seth and Henry, whom I wish also jointly to live on
  and occupy for their use my said plantation, provided they take care of and raise my two young-
  est sons during the space of seven years or longer if my executors think fit.
        I also give to my daughter Fanny Speight one negro woman named Hanna, with her
  increase to her my daughter and her heirs forever.
        It is further my will and desire that my part or share of all the negroes not before willed
  away shall be equally divided among my four sons. It likewise is my will and desire that my
  half of the still and all my casks and my apple mill be the property of my son Lemon Speight,
  reserving to my son Seth Speight the apple mill and casks at the upper plantation.
        I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my brother, William Speight, and my two
  sons William Vines Speight and Seth Speight executors of this my last will and testament.
        In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal. This 12th day
  of March, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred.
       
        Seth Speight, Sen'r (Seal)
  Signed, sealed and acknowledged
  in the presence of
       
  William Clements
  Wm. Speight
  Absolon Price
       
  Codicil
       
        I hereby revoke and make utterly null and void the appointment of my brother,
  William Speight, as executor; in his place and stead, nominate, constitute and appoint
  my friend, Benjamin May, Junior, of Pitt County, as executor of this my last will and
  testament.
        I give unto Nannie Magee one bay mare named Lacky for and in consideration of
  her kindness to me during my illness.
        In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this eighth
  day of June in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred.
       
        Seth Speight, Sen'r. (Seal)
       
  Signed, sealed and acknowledged
  in the presence of
       
  Samuel Speight, Sen'r.,
  William Clements, and
  Silas Walston
       
       
  Note by Ragan Pruitt: I have the following notes attached to Will, but not made part of it:
       
  CHILDREN OF SETH SPEIGHT, SR:
        (1) SETH SPEIGHT, Jr. (under 21)
        (2) HENRY SPEIGHT (under 21)
        (3) THOMAS SPEIGHT
        (4) LEMON SPEIGHT (under 21)
        (5) WILLIAM VINES SPEIGHT
        (6) POLLY VINES SPEIGHT
        (7) NANCY HOWE SPEIGHT
        (8) FANNY SPEIGHT.
  
  
• Birth*: Seth was born circa 1752 at Greene County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Vines, daughter of William Vines and Mary Howe, circa 1773.
• Death*: Seth died on 8 Jun 1800 at Greene County, NC. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..

Parents:

Elizabeth Vines

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born circa 1752.
• Marriage*: She married Captain Seth Speight , Sr., son of William Speight , Jr. and Mary Woodley, circa 1773.
• Residence*: She resided circa 1780 at Pitt County, NC.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 29 Dec 1827 at Greene County, NC.

Parents:

William Bryan

William Bryan. Picture Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.# 39418.

• Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
  
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  Will, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
  GEORGIA
  TERRELL COUNTY In the name of God, Amen.
       
        I, William Bryan, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and being desirous of disposing of my worldly affairs while I have strength so to do, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.
        And first I commit my soul to God who gave it, and my body I desire buried in a decent and Christian like manner.
        I direct that my effects of every kind left at my death, both real and personal, go into the hands of my Executrix hereinafter named, to be managed and controlled by her, and kept together by her, until my youngest child (Charley) now about nine years of age, arrives at the age of twenty-one years; and out of the proceeds arising from my estate, I want my family maintained and my minor children educated to such extent, and in such way as my Executrix hereinafter named may think proper; and, when my youngest child arrives at age, I want my property divided equally between my children, my wife taking a child's part. If, however, at any time, it should become admissible, in the opinion of my Executrix hereinafter named to sell and dispose of any of the property, either real or personal, left by me, then she may do so, either at public or private sale as she may think best, and reinvest the proceeds thereof in other property of like kind, and manage and control the same in like manner.
        I direct that my share and interest in the Estate of my deceased father be paid over to my Executrix hereinafter named, and that with it, and the proceeds arising from my Estate, if necessary, she pay as soon as possible all of my just debts, and the remainder, if any, she will use or invest in the interest and for the benefit of my Estate, first paying, should there be enough, to Moses R. Bryan, my oldest son, and to Viola Houser, my daughter, One hundred dollars apiece. This one hundred dollars apiece last named is not to be paid out of the proceeds of the crop of Eighteen hundred and seventy seven.
        I direct that, in the event of the death or intermarriage of my wife before the majority of my youngest son (Charley), my estate be then equally be equally divided between my children, my wife taking a child's part.
        I do hereby and herein nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Hortensia E. Bryan, as Executrix of this my last will and testament, and direct that she cause an inventory of my Estate to be made and returned to the Court of Ordinary of said County, and after this she may use her discretion as to returns to the Court of Ordinary, make them, or not, as she may see proper.
        In witness whereof, I the said William Bryan to this my last will consisting of the foregoing two and a half sheets of paper, have set my hand and seal, this the 16th day of April Eighteen hundred and seventy seven.
        Wm Bryan.
       
        Signed, sealed, published, and delivered by the above named William Bryan as his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us. who, at his request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, in his presence, on the day and date last above mentioned, to wit: April 16, 1877.
        Theo. N. Killen
        J. G. Ellison
        John A. Varner
        All of Terrell Co., Ga.
       
  GEORGIA
  TERRELL COUNTY Personally appeared, J. G. Ellison, one of the witnesses to the foregoing Will, who on oath said that he and the other subscribing witnesses -- T. N. Killen and John A Varner -- saw William Bryan, testator, sign, seal, declare and publish the instrument now presented for probate as his last Will and Testament, freely voluntarily, and of his own accord; and that at the time of the execution of said Will -- said testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory; and furthermore -- that said witnesses signed said Will as Witness in the presence of the testator, at his special request,
  and in the presence of each other.
       
        Sworn to and subscribed
        before me -- June 20, 1877 J. G. Ellison
       
        H. L. Bell
        Ordinary
       
  GEORGIA
  TERRELL COUNTY I do solemnly swear that this within writing contains the true last Will of the within named William Bryan deceased - late of said County and State, so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this State. So help me God,
       
  Sworn to and subscribed
  before me, June 20, 1977 Hortensia Bryan
        Executrix
        H. L. Bell
        Ordinary
       
  Offered for probate June 20, 1877
        Ordered to be recorded July 20, 1877
        Recorded " " "
        H. L. Bell
        Ordinary
  ---------------------------------------------------------.
  
• Birth*: William was born on 15 Sep 1831 at Houston County, GA.
• Marriage*: He married Hortensia E. Rountree, daughter of Moses Rountree and Elizabeth S. Rembert, circa 1853.
• Death*: William died in Jun 1877 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 45. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418. Seaborn Bryan's bible has Jun., 1877..
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA. Old Bronwood cemetery, which is located on the road by the Old Bronwood school, on the left side about a mile from the center of town.
  
  Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..

Parents:

Hortensia E. Rountree

Hortensia Rountree. Picture Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.# 39418.

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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  STATE OF GEORGIA, )
        : Last Will and Testament of Mrs. H. E. Bryan.
  COUNTY OF TERRELL.)
       
        I, Mrs. H. E. Bryan, of said state and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me.
        Item I.
        I desire, that upon my death, my body shall be buried in a manner befitting my station in life, and trust that my soul shall return to the God who gave it.
        Item. 2.
        I give and bequeath to my son John W. Bryan, out of my estate the sum of $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) the same to be paid to him in cash, and in addition thereto, all of my furniture and clock.
        Itrem 3...
        I give to the heirs at law, of my son Rountree Bryan, deceased, out of my estate, the sum of $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) the same to be paid to them in cash.
        Item 4.
        I give to the heirs at law of my son Robert Bryan, deceased, the sum of $25.00 (twenty-five dollars), the same to be paid to them out of my estate in cash.
        Item 5.
        I give to the heirs of my daughter Viola Houser, deceased, out of my estate, the sum of $25.00 (Twentyh-five dollars), the same to be paid to them in cash.
        Item 6.
        I give to Bessie Barclay all of my bedding which I now own, or may own at the time of my death.
        Item 7.
        I give to my daughter in law, Mollie Bryan, the wife of my son, C. N. Bryan, my house and lot in Bronwood, Ga. The same being lot number five (#5) in the town of Bronwood, in the 12th district
  of Terrell county, Georgia, and charge the property aforesaid with the payment of bequests aforesaid. It is my desire and wish that my funeral expoenses, all of my just debts, and the bequests shall
  be first paid out of my estate, but if my daughter Molly Bryan shall pay the sme, then I give her the property aforesaid unconditionally.
        Item 8.
        I hereby appoint and constitute my son Charlie N. Bryan executor of this my last will and testament and relieve him from making bond or returns as required by law.
        In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, this 27 day of February 1904.
       
        H. E. Bryan (L. S.)
       
        Signed and published by Mrs. H. E. Bryan, as her last will and testament, in presence of the undersigned, who subscribe our names heretwo as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other. This 27 day of February, 1904.
       
        J. L. Murray,
        I. N. Childs
        C. W. Gunnels
  
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  Note, Obituary, Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418 -
        [HORTENSIA ROUNTREE BRYAN]
  
        HIGH ESTEEMED LADY DIED OF BREAKING HIP
       
        Mrs. Hortense Bryant died at the home of her son, Mr. J. W. Bryant, in Bronwood on Monday night of last week as the result of an accident sustained that morning. While getting up one of her feet became entangled in the bed clothes resulting in her falling violently to the floor and one of her hips being fractured.
        Mrs. Bryant was the mother of Messrs. J. W. & C. N. Bryant of Bronwood, and Mrs. L. A. Houser of Perry and was once a resident of Dawson. She had long been a consistent member of the Baptist church, and was esteemed and admired by a large circle of friends and acquaintances for many estimable traits of character. The interment occurred in the New cemetery at Bronwood.
       
  Dawson News, Dawson, Ga., Sept. 16, 1908
       
  [Died Sept 7, 1908]
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• Birth*: Hortensia was born in Feb 1835 at SC.
• Marriage*: She married William Bryan, son of Seaborn Carlton Bryan and Nancy Underwood, circa 1853.
• Death*: Hortensia died on 7 Sep 1908 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 73. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Sep 1908 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA. Buried in the new Bronwood cemetery.
  
  Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..

Parents:

William Phillips

• Birth*: William was born.
• Marriage*: He married Kate McLellan.
• Death*: William died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Kate McLellan

• Birth*: Kate was born.
• Marriage*: She married William Phillips.
• Death*: Kate died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Hubert Trude Smith , Sr.

• Birth*: Hubert was born.
• Marriage*: He married Eizabeth ??.

Eizabeth ??

• Birth*: Eizabeth was born.
• Marriage*: She married Hubert Trude Smith , Sr.

John Henry Ammons

• Birth*: John was born.
• Marriage*: He married Mary E. Stone.
• Death*: John died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Mary E. Stone

• Birth*: Mary was born.
• Marriage*: She married John Henry Ammons.
• Death*: Mary died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

?? Thompson (twin)

• Birth*: ?? was born on 7 Mar 1923 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: ?? died on 10 Mar 1923 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Mayo Holmes

• Birth*: Mayo was born.
• Marriage*: He married Eunice Hinson.
• Death*: Mayo died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Eunice Hinson

• Birth*: Eunice was born.
• Marriage*: She married Mayo Holmes.
• Death*: Eunice died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Sue Neal Thompson

• Birth*: Sue was born.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Branch.

Parents:

Henry Branch

• Birth*: Henry was born.
• Marriage*: He married Sue Neal Thompson, daughter of W. Luther Thompson 'Luther' and Alberta Meares.

Louise Thompson

• Birth*: Louise was born.

Parents:

Gerphelia J. Howard

• Birth*: Gerphelia was born.
• Marriage*: She married George Everett Thompson , Sr., son of Joseph Span Thompson , Sr. and Susan Ward, before 1919.
• Death*: Gerphelia died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Emma Claude Thompson

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

Parents:

Samuel T. Gaddy

Gravestone

• Birth*: Samuel was born in 1832.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Floyd, daughter of Harmon Floyd and Adah ??, circa 1859.
• Death*: Samuel T. Gaddy died in 1911.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Gaddys Mill, SC. Regan Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48437517/samuel-t-gaddy.

Catherine Floyd

• Birth*: Catherine was born in 1836.
• Marriage*: She married Samuel T. Gaddy circa 1859.
• Death*: Catherine Floyd died in 1903.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Gaddys Mill, SC. Regan Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48437525/catherine-gaddy.

Parents:

Jefferson Davis McIntyre

• Birth*: Jefferson was born circa 1876.
• Marriage*: He married Lucinda Carmichael circa 1897.

Lucinda Carmichael

• Birth*: Lucinda was born.
• Marriage*: She married Jefferson Davis McIntyre circa 1897.

Timothy Rogers McLellan

• Birth*: Timothy was born.
• Marriage*: He married Flora Amanda McCormick circa 1875.
• Death*: Timothy died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Flora Amanda McCormick

• Birth*: Flora was born.
• Marriage*: She married Timothy Rogers McLellan circa 1875.
• Death*: Flora died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Cora Carmichael

• Birth*: Cora was born on 25 Jul 1887.
• Marriage*: She married James McCormick McLellan , Sr. 'Jim', son of Timothy Rogers McLellan and Flora Amanda McCormick, on 21 Jul 1910.
• Residence*: She resided at Kentyre, SC.
• Death*: Cora died on 9 Oct 1928 at age 41.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Kentyre, SC. Kentyre cemetery.

Parents:

Elijah Franklin Oglesby

• Birth*: Elijah was born in 1861.
• Marriage*: He married Winnifred Maude Hardesty 'Winnie'.
• Death*: Elijah died in 1941.

Winnifred Maude Hardesty 'Winnie'

• Birth*: Winnifred was born in 1864.
• Marriage*: She married Elijah Franklin Oglesby.
• Death*: Winnifred died in 1938.

Duncan D. Carmichael

• Birth*: Duncan was born on 28 May 1835 at SC.
• Marriage*: He married Julia Margaret Wright.
• Death*: Duncan D. Carmichael died on 25 Aug 1908 at SC at age 73.

Julia Margaret Wright

• Birth*: Julia was born on 26 Feb 1852 at SC.
• Marriage*: She married Duncan D. Carmichael.
• Death*: Julia Margaret Wright died on 5 Feb 1900 at SC at age 47.

Percival Norman Shuler

• Birth*: Percival was born in 1885 at Orangeburg County, SC.
• Marriage*: He married Lillie Mae Felkel.
• Death*: Percival died in 1949.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Providence Comm., Orangeburg County, SC. Island Cemetery.

Lillie Mae Felkel

• Marriage*: She married Percival Norman Shuler.
• Birth*: Lillie was born in 1889.
• Death*: Lillie died in 1973 at Orangeburg County, SC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Providence Comm., Orangeburg County, SC. Island Cemetery.

Emery Ivan Naugle , Sr.

• Birth*: Emery was born.
• Marriage*: He married Dortha Joyce Matthew say 1934.

Dortha Joyce Matthew

• Birth*: Dortha was born.
• Marriage*: She married Emery Ivan Naugle , Sr. say 1934.

Shepherd Rogers 'Shep'

• Birth*: Shepherd was born.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie Williams.

Minnie Williams

• Birth*: Minnie was born.
• Marriage*: She married Shepherd Rogers 'Shep'.
• Death*: Minnie Williams died in 1930.

Ewen Johnson

Gravestone

• Biography*: He became the treasurer of Hickory Grove Baptist Church when it was organized in 1834 and faithfully looked after the financial needs of the church throughout his life including the buying of land, and the various building projects.
• Birth*: Ewen was born on 14 Nov 1817 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Hester, daughter of Ephraim Hester and Annie Ammy? Nance, on 8 Dec 1839 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Johnson 'Bettie', daughter of Joel Jefferson Johnson and Susan Swann Tatum, on 17 Sep 1871 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage: He married Rachel Catherine McLean, daughter of Launchlin Laughlin? McLean and Mary McRae, on 12 Jul 1874 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Ewen died on 17 Feb 1894 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC, at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC. Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Margaret Hester

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 24 Jun 1810 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Ewen Johnson, son of Samuel Johnson and Sarah Davis, on 8 Dec 1839 at Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: Margaret died on 30 Jun 1871 at Bladen County, NC, at age 61.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC. Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents: