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Nancy E. Regan or Reagen

• Biography*: NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. Nancy Regan is mentioned in her father's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. Nancy Regan inherited some land with the amount to be specified at the estate division. See Captain Ralph Regan [Indv. #26].
• Birth*: Nancy was born in 1781 at Bladen/Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Marmaduke Howell, son of Raeford Howell , Sr. 'Ralph' and Dicey Barfield, on 27 Apr 1798.
• Death*: Nancy died after 1830 at Coffee County, AL. Probably in.

Parents:

Martha Regan

Court record. From the files of Judy Sessoms: This court plea is for 1/3 of Thomas Hester's estate since he died intestate (without a will). His wife, Martha Regan Hester, is suing her children to gain 1/3 of the land

• Biography*: 14 AUG., 1795.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. Pages 39-40. 14 Aug. 1795. Martha Regan is mentioned in her father's, Captain Ralph Regan, Will. Martha Regan inherited some land with the amount to be specified at the estate division. See Captain Ralph Regan [Record #26].
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  To the Worshipful Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of The County of Bladen now setting.
  
  The Petition of Martha Hester respectfully showeth:
  
  That the late Husband Thom. Hester has died intestate seized and possessed of considerable real estate, consisting of several tracts of land all lying and being in the County of Bladen, to wit, one tract of 400 acres on both sides of the Bearford Swamp patented by Wm. Russ, one tract of 180 acres joining the above called the Russ land, one tract of 181 acres joining the last mentioned tract on the West side of the Bearford Swamp, one tract of 425 acres joining the last mentioned tract on the N.W. side of the Bearford Swamp & joining the plantation on which the said Thos. Hester resided in his lifetime, One tract of 619 acres joining the above on the E. side of the Bearford Swamp patented by Thos. Owen dec'd. and 181 acres on the big Cedar Bay patented by Jas. Moorhead, dec'd. Your petitioner further sheweth that the Heirs at Law of said Thos. Hester are Ralph Hester, John Hester, Sarah Jones wife of Reuben Jones, Molsey Hester, Josiah Hester, Milly Hester, Dan'l. Hester, Eliz'th Hester & Ephr'm. Hester. Your petitioner humbly prays the Court to issue there writ of dower to the Sheff. of Bladen County commanding him to allot to your petitioner according to law her dower To-Wit one third of all the real estate as above set forth of which her dec'd. husband , the said Thos. Hester died seized & possessed & or in duty bound she will ever pray &c.
  
  Wm. J. Cowan
  
  Solr. for Petitioner
  
  A copy from the original
  
  Attest. P. Kelly, Clk.
  
• Birth*: Martha was born circa 1774 at Bladen/Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She lived in 1790 at Bladen County, NC, 1790 Census.
• Marriage*: She married Thomas Hester , Sr., son of John Hester and Comfort ??, circa 1796 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Martha died after 1844 at MS.

Parents:

Sarah McLaughlin

• Biography*: Of Robeson County, NC
  
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Sarah is mentioned in her husband's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. Sarah inherited their plantation and 385 acres of land near the Wild Cat Branch. A Dugald McLauchlin is mentioned as being Sarah's nephew. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396]. 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Sarah is listed as 63 years old. Her son, Eli Regan, is listed as 32 years old and was living at home. Sarah's property evaluation was $300. Dwelling house #196. Sarah is next to her son's Ralph dwelling house #185.
• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1784.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Regan , Sr., son of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', on 20 Oct 1834 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died circa 1850.

Parents:

Mary Rozier

• Birth*: Mary was born circa 1770 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Regan, son of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', circa 1789 at Bladen/Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided at Pulaski County, GA.
• Death*: Mary died on 4 May 1846 at Pulaski County, GA.

Emillia Regan 'Emily'

• Biography*: Name Reference: Family Bible.
  
  Other names - Amelia, Emily
  
  jbrreed@yahoo.com Jennifer Reed descends from this line.
• Birth*: Emillia was born circa 1795 at Cumberland County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Smith on 30 Jan 1814 at Pulaski County, GA.
• Death*: Emillia died circa 1880 at Columbia County, AR.

Parents:

John Smith

• Biography*: Name Source: Clarence Geist.
• Birth*: John was born circa 1792 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Emillia Regan 'Emily', daughter of Daniel Regan and Mary Rozier, on 30 Jan 1814 at Pulaski County, GA.
• Death*: John died on 28 Sep 1871 at Columbia County, AR.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1971.

Rev. Francis Parker

Rev. Francis Parker Ordination paper. Note from Francis Bitter - "These papers currently reside in the historic archives at Lon Morris Junior College in Jacksonville, Texas. I met with the curator Rev. Faulk Landrum in 2007 and was allowed to photograph the paper. It is their pride and joy since it was signed by Francis Asbury."

Will of Francis Parker

• Biography*: The Rev. Francis Parker's Elder's Parchment, issued by Bishop Francis Asbury of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 12 Dec., 1793, was presented to the TX Conference Historical Center on 13 Oct., 1958 at Lakeview, TX. The parchment is on display in the Lakeview United Methodist Assembly, History room, Elkhart, TX. Now moved to the historic archives at Lon Morris Junior College in Jacksonville, TX.
  
  Mr. Luther L. Singletary of 1117 Nottingham Dr., Angleton, TX 77515 received information from C. Franklin Grill, of Saint Pauls United Methodist Church, 400 West Broad Str. Saint Pauls, NC 28384 concerning Francis Parker who was ordained an Elder in the church at an annual conference held in NC beginning December 9, 1793. The ministerial appointments for Francis Parker is as follows:
  1790 Admitted on Trial, assigned to Broad Creek, S. C.
  1791 Ordained Deacon, assigned to Kingston, S. C.
  1792 Continued as Deacon, assigned to Edisto, S. C.
  1793 Continued as Deacon, assigned to Cherokee, N. C.
  Ordained and Elder in Church, December 12, 1973
  1794 Elder, assigned to Caswell, N. C. (Caswell Circuit in Caswell County)
  1795 No listing as an elder, Second man on Goshen Circuit, N. C.
  No further listing.
  
  Francis Parker's Will is recorded in WB I page 253 Robeson Co., NC. It was written 20 Jan 1830 and probated in May of that same year.
• Birth*: Francis was born circa 1763 at Sampson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah P. Regan, daughter of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', on 5 Jan 1797 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: Rev. Francis Parker lived in 1810 at Robeson County, NC, 1810 Census, 12 people in the house.
• Death*: Francis died in 1830 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Josiah B. Singletary

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 35

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 36

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 37

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 38

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 39

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 40

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 41

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 42

Josiah Singletary Rev. War Pension Application 43

• Birth*: Josiah was born on 24 Oct 1763 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann Harrison, daughter of Edward Harrison , Sr. and Elizabeth Ellis.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah P. Regan, daughter of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', on 9 Jul 1833.
• Death*: Josiah died on 18 Sep 1843 at Bladen County, NC, at age 79.

Parents:

Marmaduke Howell

• Birth*: Marmaduke was born on 20 Sep 1773.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy E. Regan or Reagen, daughter of Captain Ralph Regan and Darphe Millie? Thomas 'Dollie', on 27 Apr 1798.
• Death*: Marmaduke died on 29 Nov 1857 at age 84.

Parents:

Eli Terry Regan

Eli T. Regan gravestone

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  April 1843.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Eli is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. Eli inherited 60 acres of land on the North West side of Wild Cat Branch and the plantation with 385 acres in Robeson County, NC upon the death of his mother. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
  June 1847.
  Eli and Neil/Neal Regan gave two acres of land to set aside for building Regan Methodist Church.
  
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Eli is listed as 32 years old, living at home, with occupation as a farmer.
  
  C.S.A. records, page 159, 59th Regiment (Robeson County) [NC], 2nd lieutenants, lists: Regan, Eli T., Oct 7, 1861, St. Paul's District.
• Birth*: Eli was born on 5 Aug 1817 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. Date source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Isabella Crawford, daughter of Peter Crawford and Mary McNish, on 10 Oct 1854 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: Eli Terry Regan lived in 1870 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1870 Census, listed as Eli Regan..
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1880 census, head of household, listed as Eli T. Regan..
• Death*: Eli died on 5 Jul 1888 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, at age 70. Date source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church.
  
  Gravestone has - "In memory of Eli T. Regan. born Aug. 5, 1817. Died July 5, 1888. Aged, 70 yrs & 11 mons. An honest man is the noblest work of God.".

Parents:

Robert Anderson Alexander? Regan , Sr.

• Biography*: Or Ragan
  
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Robert A. Regan is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Record #396].
  
  Robertson Alexander Regan?
• Birth*: Robert was born on 11 Jun 1800 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Evans 'Polly' on 22 Oct 1822.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Pulaski County, GA, 1850 census, Division 69.. 1850 census, Division 69..
• Death*: Robert died on 15 Jun 1853 at Pulaski County, GA, at age 53.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Pulaski County, GA.

Parents:

Daniel Asbury Regan

Gravestone
Inscription:
Daniel Asbury Regan Consort of Rebecca A Regan.

Gravestone

• Biography*: NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Daniel A. Regan is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. Daniel inherited 100 acres of land in Robeson County, NC. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
  Nash Odom, Family Research. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book. Page 16. 18 Dec., 1848. The bond date of the marriage between Daniel A. Regan and Rebecca Ann McNatt was December 18, 1843. Bondsmen were William Baker and Edward B. Patterson. Witnessed by Sdh. (Shadrack) Howell.
  
  1850 Census, NC, Robeson County. 1850. Daniel is listed as 33 years old.
  
  He was a member of St. Pauls Methodist Church, St. Pauls, NC.
• Birth*: Daniel was born in Aug 1817 at Robeson County, NC. Per 1850 census. 2 Aug. 1815?.
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca Ann McNatt, daughter of John McNatt , Sr. and Nancy Ann Drury, on 18 Dec 1848 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern part of Robeson County, 1850 census. Dwelling #206. Listed with wife Rebecca A. (born 1829), and son Thomas (born 1842)..
• Death*: Daniel died in 1876 at Robeson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Parkton, Robeson County, NC. McNatt Cemetery.

Parents:

Ralph Regan , Sr.

1840 Census

1820 Census.

1860 Census.

1830 Census.

• Biography*: Occupation: Cooper.
  
  10 APR., 1843.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC, pages 430-434. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. Ralph Regan is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
  1850.
  Census Records of Robeson County, NC. Ralph Regan is listed with a 1800 birthdate. Dwelling house #185. He was next to his mother's Sarah dwelling house #196.
• Birth*: Ralph was born on 27 Sep 1796 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married ?? Parker, daughter of Rev. Francis Parker and Sarah P. Regan, before 1818.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Wishart, daughter of Jonathan? Johnathan Wishart and Susannah Flowers, on 12 Dec 1818 at Robeson County, NC. Marriage record. Sdh. Howell - bondsman, Richard C. Bunting - Witness..
• Residence: Ralph Regan , Sr. lived in 1820 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Musselwhite, daughter of Milbes Milbea? Mebane? Milbey? Musselwhite and Deborah Drury 'Deba', on 26 Feb 1826 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: Ralph Regan , Sr. lived in 1830 at Robeson County, NC, 1830 Census..
• Residence: He lived in 1840 at Robeson County, NC, 1840 Census..
• Residence*: He lived at Meadows, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He lived in 1860 at Robeson County, NC, Noth Division.
  1860 Census..
• Death*: Ralph died on 17 Apr 1861 at Robeson County, NC, at age 64.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Joseph Samuel Jenkins Regan

Gravestone

Joseph S. Regan, Born 1812, Died 1883, Aged 71 yrs.
Mary, wife of Joseph S. Regan, Born 1811, Died 1882, Aged 71 yrs.
Father let thy grace be given that we may meet in heaven.

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer
  
  10 APR., 1843.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Joseph S. J. Regan is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
  1850.
  Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Joseph Regan with a birth date of 1815, occupation as a farmer, property evaluation of $1000, dwelling #195. He was directly next to his mother Sarah who had dwelling #196.
• Birth*: Joseph was born on 7 Aug 1812 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Baker, daughter of William Baker and Polly ??, on 29 Jan 1835. Married. In Robeson County [NC] on the 29th [January 29th, 1835] , Mr.Joseph Rigan [REGAN], to Miss Mary Baker. [Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC-02/03/1835].
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census.
• Death*: Joseph died on 13 Dec 1883 at Robeson County, NC, at age 71.
• Burial*: His body was interred at Robeson County, NC. Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

John A. Regan

Marriage Record

1840 Census

• Biography*: NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. John A. Regan is mentioned in his father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Record #396].
• Birth*: John was born on 11 Jul 1810 at Robeson County, NC. 12 July, 1812?.
• Residence*: He lived in 1840 at Robeson County, NC, 1840 Census. Listed as John Regan..
• Marriage*: He married Penelope Blount 'Penny', daughter of Benjamin Blount and Mary Townsend, on 8 Nov 1843 at Robeson County, NC. Witnesses - Neill Regan, Eli Regan (brother), Sdh. Howell..
• Death*: John died in 1847 at Robeson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Probably.

Parents:

Rebecca Ann McNatt

Gravestone

• Biography*: 18 DEC., 1848 Nash Odom, Family Research, page 16. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book. The bond date of the marriage between Daniel A. Regan and Rebecca Ann McNatt was December 18, 1843. Bondsmen were William Baker and Edward B. Patterson. Witnessed by Sdh. [Shadrack] Howell. 1850 1850 Census, NC, Robeson County. Rebecca A. is listed as 21 years old.
• Birth*: Rebecca was born on 17 Oct 1826. 1829 per 1850 census.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Asbury Regan, son of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 18 Dec 1848 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Rebecca died on 7 May 1897 at age 70.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Parkton, Robeson County, NC. McNatt Cemetery.

Parents:

Thomas Regan

• Biography*: 1842 date is before parent's marriage! Check other sources.
• Birth*: Thomas was born in 1842.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Isabella Crawford

Isabella [Crawford] Regan

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Jane Williamson, Indiv.# 39526.
  
  Gravestone has "Isabella Crawford."
• Birth*: Isabella was born on 8 Sep 1825 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married Eli Terry Regan, son of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 10 Oct 1854 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: She resided in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1880 census, listed as Isabella Regan..
• Residence*: She resided in 1900 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1900 census, living with son, John Regan, listed as widowed, listed as Isabela Regan.
• Death*: Isabella died on 28 Feb 1905 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, at age 79. Date Source: Gravestone.
  
  Gravestone has "Faithful to her trust, even unto death. Isabella Crawford, wife of Eli T. Regan, Born Sep. 8, 1825. Died Feb. 28, 1905. Age 79 Yrs. 5 Mos. 20 Ds.".
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church Cemetery. Buried beside Eli T. Regan, her husband..

Parents:

Elizabeth Musselwhite

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Elizabeth is listed with a 1803 birthdate.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born circa 1807.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Regan , Sr., son of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 26 Feb 1826 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, 1850 census. 1850 census.
• Residence*: She resided in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Charlotte Regan

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Charlottie (e) is listed with a 1833 birthdate.
• Birth*: Charlotte was born circa 1833 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married George Washington Phillips , Sr., son of John Phillips , Jr. and Zelica Pitman.
• Death*: Charlotte Regan died in Dec 1879 at Lumberton, NC.

Parents:

Caroline Regan

Headstone of Caroline Regan Kinlaw.

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Caroline is listed with a 1836 birthdate.
  
  Name Source: Louise Carmichael, Indiv.# 108936.
• Birth*: Caroline was born on 26 Jun 1836 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
  Place Source: Betty McKee..
• Marriage*: She married Thomas Wilson , Jr., son of Thomas Wilson , Sr. and Margaret Watson, on 16 Feb 1854.
• Residence*: She resided in 1860 at Robeson County, NC, North Division, 1860 census, listed as Caroline Wilson.. North Division, 1860 census, listed as Caroline Wilson..
• Residence: She resided in 1870 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1870 census, head of household, listed as Caroline Wilson.. 1870 census, head of household, listed as Caroline Wilson..
• Marriage*: She married Isham Archibald Kinlaw , Sr., son of James Kinlaw , Sr. and Levinah Thomas, on 10 Feb 1876 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: She resided in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1880 census, listed as Caroline Kinlaw.. 1880 census, listed as Caroline Kinlaw..
• Death*: Caroline died on 28 Apr 1912 at Robeson County, NC, at age 75. Date & Place Sources: Betty McKee..
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Kinlaw Cemetery, near Zion Baptist Tabernacle Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74484726/caroline-sarah-kinlaw.

Parents:

Elizabeth Regan

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Elizabeth is listed with a 1839 birthdate.
  
  In the 1910 census Elizabeth is listed as having only one living child which would be John Regan Barefoot.
  
  Name Source: Jean Moore, Indiv.# 108765.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 1 Mar 1841 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married London Barefoot 'Lundy' on 5 Apr 1860 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Henry J. Musselwhite, son of Joseph Musselwhite and Mary Jane McNair, on 29 Nov 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 5 Mar 1911 at Robeson County, NC, at age 70. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. On the old Oscar Musselwhite's Farm, just west of Regan United Methodist Church, east of Lumberton..

Parents:

Ralph Regan , Jr.

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Ralph, Jr. is listed with a 1842 birthdate.
  
  Weymouth T. Jordan, North Carolina Troops, 1861 - 1865, A Roster, Volume VI, Infantry, 1977, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 352. Private Ralph Regan, Company D, 18th Regiment NC Troops. Born in Robeson County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 20, May 18, 1861 [born in 1841]. Present or accounted for until wounded at Hanover Court House, Virginia, May 27, 1862. Returned to duty in January/February, 1863, and was present or accounted for until killed at Hagerstown, MD, July 6, 1863. Served under the following Captains Norment William Stokes, Morgan C. T. Lee, and Alexander H. Moore.
• Birth*: Ralph was born in 1841 at Robeson County, NC. Reference - Military records..
• Death*: Ralph died on 6 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD. Killed in Civil War.

Parents:

Sarah Regan 'Sally'

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC. 1850. Sally is listed with a 1843 birthdate.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 14 Sep 1843.
• Marriage*: She married John W. Musselwhite, son of Joseph Musselwhite and Mary Jane McNair, on 8 Mar 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 23 Jul 1914 at Robeson County, NC, at age 70.

Parents:

Mary Baker

Joseph S. Regan, Born 1812, Died 1883, Aged 71 yrs.
Mary, wife of Joseph S. Regan, Born 1811, Died 1882, Aged 71 yrs.
Father let thy grace be given that we may meet in heaven.

• Biography*: 1850.
  Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. Census lists Mary with a birth date of 1814.
• Birth*: Mary was born in 1811 at NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Samuel Jenkins Regan, son of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 29 Jan 1835. Married. In Robeson County [NC] on the 29th [January 29th, 1835] , Mr.Joseph Rigan [REGAN], to Miss Mary Baker. [Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC-02/03/1835].
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census.
• Death*: Mary died in 1882 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Eliza Melinda Regan 'Melinda'

Gravestone.

• Biography*: Headstone has 'Malinda'.
  
  Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Eliza M. with a birth date of 1837.
• Birth*: Eliza was born on 23 Aug 1835 at NC. Date Source: Headstone inscription..
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents..
• Marriage*: She married Charles William Byrd , Sr. 'William or Bill', son of William Byrd , Jr. and Martha Parker, on 22 Jul 1869 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Eliza died on 9 May 1909 at Robeson County, NC, at age 73.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church.

Parents:

Donaldson Regan

• Biography*: Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Donaldson with a birth date of 1838.
• Birth*: Donaldson was born circa 1838 at NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents..

Parents:

Dr. Onslow Meigs Regan , Sr. MD or Reagan

Newspaper article, Jul. 25, 1929.

Obituary, Jul. 15, 1929.

Dr. Onslow Reagan

• Biography*: Or Reagan
  1910 census has Onslow Reagan.
  1900 census has Ongele/Ongila Reagen
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  Explanation of listing:
  The first line: Village or City, Population of village, County
  Succeeding lines: Name of physician, school attended, and date first practiced medicine (and/or graduated), followed by other information such as offices or appointments held.
  
  Reagan, Onslow.-Ala.40-'82.
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       1850.
  Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Onslow Regan with a birth date of 1840.
  
  1861.
  Weymouth T. Jordan, North Carolina Troops, 1861 - 1865, A Roster, Volume VII, Infantry, 1977, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 318. Sergeant Onslow Regan, Company G, 24th Regiment, NC Troops. Born in Robeson County, NC where he resided as a student prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, June 4, 1861 [born in 1840]. Mustered in as Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant on Oct. 1, 1861. Present or accounted for until discharged on May 7, 1862, by reason of "threatened phthisis pulmonalis" [tuberculosis of the lungs].
  
  Onslow graduated from Univ. of NC with a MD degree.
  Note, Source, UNC - Onslow Reagan received a ABSC degree which is designated as "AB-Special Civil War". He's marked as Class of 1867 but his degree award date is 6/11/1911. The ABSC is a special degree given by the University to Alumni that did not get a degree because the University closed down in 1864 because of the Civil War. In 1911 Onslow was invited to the commencement ceremonies by the University of NC and was given the honorary degree with the class of 1867. He entered UNC in 1863 and in 1864 the University closed down because of the Civil War. If the University had not closed down, he would have graduated in 1867.
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  The following is an abstract of a register found in the Tallapoosa County Court House, Dadeville, Alabama, in 1979. The old
  register, "Enumeration of Confederate Soldiers Residing in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, 1907," was first published in SOME PIONEERS OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA, by Sandra Scott Wilson, 1991.
  
  Reagan, Onslow of Alexander City, Al; born 17 Jan 1839, in Roberson County, North Carolina. Entered as private in spring 1861, at Weldon, North Carolina, in 14th North Carolina Regiment, Company G. Honorably discharged in fall 1863, at Washington, North Carolina.
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  Reagan, Onslow
  He was born Jan 17, 1839, he died after 1920.
  He enlisted as a private in Company B, 24th North Carolina Infantry. He filed for his pension in Tallapoosa County.
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  1911
  Book - History of the University of North Carolina, by Kemp Plummer, published 1912, Chapter - Battle Reunion of War Classes in 1911.
  "Dr. Frank S. Faison, with whom was Dr. Onslow Reagan and Hon. Benjamin D. Webb, made an appropriate response for 1867."
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  Onslow moved from NC to Alexander City, AL.
  
  Onslow changed his name from Regan to Reagan.
• Birth*: Onslow was born on 17 Jan 1839 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Delight Evans, daughter of Duncan John? Evans or Nivens and Nancy Spann Regan, on 25 Sep 1866 at Talladega County, AL.
• Residence*: He resided at Rockford, AL.
• Marriage*: Dr. Onslow Meigs Regan , Sr. MD or Reagan married Hixie B. Harrison on 18 Aug 1889 at Tallapoosa County, AL.
• Divorce*: Onslow was divorced from Mary Delight Evans.
• Residence: He resided in 1900 at Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, AL.
• Residence: He resided in 1910 at Tallapoosa County, AL, 1910 Census, Precinct 2, listed as Divorced.. 1910 Census, Precinct 2, listed as Divorced..
• Residence: Dr. Onslow Meigs Regan , Sr. MD or Reagan lived in May 1913 at Alexander, AL.
• Residence: He resided in 1920 at Alexander, Tallapoosa County, AL.
• Death*: Onslow died in Jan 1926 at Alexander, Tallapoosa County, AL. Date Source: Death record.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Alexander, Tallapoosa County, AL. City Cemetery, unmarked grave.

Parents:

Joseph Regan , III

Joseph Regan

• Biography*: Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Joseph Regan, Jr. [III] with a birth date of 1842.
  
  C.S.A., Company G, 24th Regiment, NC Troops, NC records, page 318, Regan, Joseph, Private. Resided in Robeson County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, Apr. 1, 1862 [born in 1841]. Present or accounted for until captured at or near Frederick, MD on or about Sept. 12, 1862. Confined at Fort Delaware, Delaware, until transferred to Aiken's Landing, James River, VA, Oct. 2, 1862, for exchange. Declared exchanged at Aiken's Landing on Nov. 10, 1862. Returned to duty prior to Jan. 1, 1863. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, VA April 9, 1865.
  
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  SALE OF LAND.
  
  By virtue of authority vested in me under
  a decree of the Superior Court of Robeson
  county entered at February Term 1899, in the
  case of O. C. Norment & Co., vs. Charles W.
  Regan et al. I will on the 5th day of June,
  1899, the same being the first Monday, offer for
  sale at public auction, for cash, at the door
  of the Court House, in the town of Lumberton,
  county of Robeson, and State of North Caroli-
  na, the following tract of land, situated in
  Howellsville Township, Robeson county, and
  adjoins the land of Joseph Regan, J. A. Camp-
  bell and others, containing sixty-nine acres,
  and being the same tract of land conveyed by
  Joseph Regan and wife to David A. Regan, by
  deed recorded in Book I. I. I., page 552, Regis-
  ter's office of Robeson county, and by David A.
  Regan to O. C. Norment & Co., by deed re-
  corded in Register's office of Robeson county
  in Book S. S. S., page 309; reference to above
  deeds is hereby made for a more complete
  description of said tract of land. This May
  1st, 1899.
  J. D. NORMENT.
  4w Commissioner.
  
  Source: Bill for above notice regarding its appearance in the Robesonian Newspaper, NC Archives, C. R. 083.508. REGAN, DAVID A.
  Transcribed by Sam West.
• Birth*: Joseph was born on 10 Mar 1841 at NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents. Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents.
• Marriage*: He married Emmaline Matilda McGeachy 'Emma', daughter of Ronald McGeachy and Jennet Janette? Jannette? Currie, on 30 Nov 1865 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Marriage bond..
• Residence: Joseph Regan , III lived in 1880 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1880 Census, Head of Household, listed as Joseph Regan..
• Residence: He lived in May 1913 at Ten Mile, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Joseph died on 29 Jan 1920 at NC at age 78. Date Source: Gravestone.
  
  Gravestone has " Joseph Regan, Mar. 10, 1841; Jan. 29, 1920. A citizen of the kingdom of heaven."
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church Cemetery..

Parents:

Dollie Regan or Dolly

Dollie, daughter of ? J. ? Mary Regan, ? 1843, ? 1872. Picture Source: Jonnie Flowers.

• Biography*: Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Dolly with a birth date of 1843.
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  Gravestone has - Dollie, daughter of J & Mary Regan, 1843, 1872 (grave marker is broken and months/dates could not be read)
  ------------------.
• Birth*: Dollie was born on 30 May 1843 at NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Dollie died on 14 Sep 1872 at age 29. Date Source: Gravestone has 1872..
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Near Regan United Methodist Church in the Col. Neill Regan cemetery. On Regan Church Road, about 100 yards behind house #5337..

Parents:

Addison D. Regan

April 1927 - Addison Regan has his great-grandson, James Edward Lyle, in his lap in Colquitt Co, GA.

Sarah Willis Regan and her husband, Addison Regan, in Colquitt Co, GA. April 1927

Gravestone

Addison and his wife, Sarah Willis, are sitting in the chairs on the front row. Standing on the back row are: Essie Lou Hardy Lyle, William Albert Lyle, baby James Edward Lyle, Elizabeth Neal 'Bettie' Regan Lyle and James Benjamin Lyle.

Gravestone

(l-r) Lena Regan, Sallie Willis Regan, Addison D Regan and Bryan Regan

Marriage Record.

CSA Prisoner of War Record, lists Addison Regan

CSA Pension Application

CSA Pension Application

CSA Pension Application

CSA Pension Application

CSA Pension Application

Aug. 21, 1916 - Addison wrote a letter to the newspaper.

Sep. 4, 1928 - Addison wrote to the newspaper.

Jan. 7, 1929 - Addison tells of his Civil War experiences.

Apr. 3, 1930 - Article about Addison

Jul. 24, 1930 - Addison wrote a letter to the newspaper

• Biography*: There is a Addison Regan listed in the 2nd Co. I, 36th Regiment NC Artillery, C.S.A. The listing is as follows: Regan, Addison, Private, enlisted in New Hanover County [NC] at age 17 [born 1846], June 28, 29, 1863 for the war. Present or accounted for through August 1864. Captured at Fort Fisher [NC] January 15, 1865 and confined at Elmira, NY, until paroled and exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, VA, March 18-21, 1865.
  
  Addison was captured on Jan 15, 1865, at the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher, NC, during the Civil War and locked up in a POW prison in Elmira, NY. Until the last few months of the Civil War, Ft. Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland. By 1865, the supply line through Wilmington was the last remaining supply route open to Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. When Ft. Fisher fell after a massive Federal amphibious assault on January 13-15, 1865, its defeat helped seal the fate of the Confederacy. The Confederate garrison surrendered, opening the way for a Federal thrust against Wilmington, the South's last open seaport on the Atlantic coast. Addison was confined at Elmira, NY, until paroled and exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, VA, March 18-21, 1865.
  
  
  Name: Addison Regan
  Age at enlistment: 17
  Enlistment Date: 28 Jun 1863
  Rank at enlistment: Private
  Enlistment Place: New Hanover County, NC
  State Served: North Carolina
  Service Record: Enlisted in Company Batty I, North Carolina Co. I 2nd Light Artillery Battery on 28 Jun 1863.
  Birth Date: abt 1846
  Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster.
• Birth*: Addison was born on 30 Jun 1845 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He lived in 1870 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, 1870 Census, lived near his parents. Occupation - Farmer..
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Willis 'Sallie', daughter of Richard Mullington Willis and Elizabeth Span Baker Regan 'Betsy', on 28 May 1874 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC; Date Source: Marriage Record.
  by Rev. Ira T. Wyche, Minister of Methodist Episcopal Church, Witnesses - S. P. McNair, John W. Smith, Duncan C. Regan.
• Residence: Addison D. Regan lived in May 1913 at Sparks, GA.
• Death*: Addison died on 29 Jul 1930 at Hartsfield, Colquitt County, GA, at age 85. Date Source: Death Record.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Funston, Colquitt County, GA. New Bethel Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary Regan

Death Certificate

• Biography*: No marriage.
  
  Kate Britt Biggs, Cora Britt Lipkey, 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, in custody of Robeson County Library. Page 65. 1850. Census lists Mary with a birth date of 1849.
  
  Deed... Witnesseth, that said Joseph S. J. Regan for and in consideration of the sum of $1,000.00 doth bargain, sell and convey to said Mary Regan and her bodily heirs a tract or parcel of land on Robeson County. ...
• Birth*: Mary was born on 10 Nov 1849 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC, Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents.. Southern division, 1850 census, living with parents..
• Residence: She lived in May 1913 at Ten Mile, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: She died on 29 Nov 1923 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Regan United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Martha Regan

• Biography*: Nash Odom, Family Research, 1971, a copy is in the Regan Reference Book. Page 17. 5 May, 1832. The marriage bond between Martha Regan and John Bryan was dated May 5, 1832. The Bondsman was Joseph Regan and the Witness was Richard C. Bunting.
  
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Martha is mentioned as deceased in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv #396].
• Birth*: Martha was born on 14 Jun 1802 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Bryan on 12 Feb 1825 at Robeson County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1832 at Robeson County, NC. Probably.
• Death*: Martha died circa 1832 at Robeson County, NC. Probably.

Parents:

John Bryan

• Biography*: Nash Odom, Family Research, 1971, a copy is in the Regan Reference Book. Page 17. 5 May, 1832. The marriage bond between Martha Regan and John Bryan was dated May 5, 1832. The Bondsman was Joseph Regan and the Witness was Richard C. Bunting.
  
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. John Bryan is mentioned in his father-in-law's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Record #396].
• Birth*: John was born.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Regan, daughter of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 12 Feb 1825 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: John died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Sarah Jane Bryan

• Biography*: NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Sarah Jane Byran is mentioned in her grandfather's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Record #396]. 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, 1850. A Sarah Bryant is listed with a birth date of 1832 and living in the household of William B. Thompson husband of Dorothy Regan. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
• Birth*: Sarah was born before 1843.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Downey.
• Death*: Sarah died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Elizabeth Spann Regan

Picture by Jennifer Guin - Sep. 2004

Elizabeth Bryan, Bryan Cemetery, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Picture taken by Elizabeth Bryan - 1981. Picture Source: Diana Quinn.

Letter from Elizabeth Spann Regan, front

letter, page 1

Elizabeth Spann Regan letter, page 2

Elizabeth Spann Regan, page 3

Reddick & Elizabeth Spann Regan Bryan. Picture Source: Diana [Bryan] Quinn.

• Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt.
  
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  1819.
  Elizabeth and her husband, Joseph Regan, Jr., and two sons, John and Span moved from Robeson County, NC to Pulaski County, GA about 1819.
  
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  1826 - 1830.
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        Elizabeth and her two sons and second husband, Reddick Bryan, lived in Pulaski County, GA, moved briefly to Twiggs County, GA, where he settled Amy Bryan's Estate in 1826 and there were some land bounty grants because of the orphans of Joseph Regan, Jr., and Elizabeth Spann Regan. They moved to Houston County, GA, about 1830.
  
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  1839.
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        Family moved to Bienville Parish, LA in 1839, leaving John Regan behind in Houston County, GA. Later John did move to LA.
  
  ----------------------
  1843.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Elizabeth S. (Byrant) is mentioned in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
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  1845.
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt.
  Letter to Span Ragan from his mother, Elizabeth Spann Regan Bryan
       
  Transcribed by Diana Bryan Quinn - Punctuation, grammar, and spelling are copied exactly as written
  
  Black Lake, LA
  Nov 18th
       Mr. Span Regan
  Fort Vally P.O.
  Houston County
        Ga
  
  [Page one]
  La. Claibourne Parish
  1845
  Nov the 16
  
  Dear Son,
        I received your letter on yesterday and was glad to hear from you and to hear that you were well but it did give me no satisfaction to hear of your condition with your condition that you were in. We have been generally healthy hear hear[here] this year but not so mouch so at this time we are all a labouring under verry bad colds at this time all the family both black and white and it is a general complaint all over this country We had a camp metting in one mile of us in October and we had a fine time of it There were but four tents but we had a good many hearers there were thirteen joined the church among the number General Wimberly Joshua Melvin J. Hunter Wim Wimberly and I could name a good many more But those were the hardest sinners that we got and I expect that you will be glad to hear that they are a trying .
  
  [Page two]
  
  My son I have seen more trouble this year about one thing or other than I ever saw in my life you wrote to use about your affairs hear we has been a try all the year to make some arrangements to send you some money but it appears like it is in vain I have got a little money and would sent it to you but I am a fraid for fear you will not get it you write that you do not get any letter from us but it is not our fault We have written several time Before we received this letter whthen we do not sent our letter to the write[right] place or not I can not say your wrote to us to direct our letter to fort valley and we done so there is one of our neighbors Mr. Williams that has money owing to him in Georgia and Mr. Bryan has been a trying to make some arrangements with him Mr. Williams brother then wrote to him that that he had collected some .
  
  [Page three]
  
  If fort vally is the nearist post office to you let us know it as we may not be mistaken, I had like to forget to tell you that we have got acquainted with a docter Kenney that says he knew you whin at colledge he is living out here in this settlement at this time The boys are single and so is Dorothy but it thought that Joseph will get maried shortly to Miss S. Wimberly but we are not shore[sure] it is the case Span I do wish you were here it seems sometimes like I can’t bear it. I am gitting old weekly and it appears like I wont live much longer I can’t hear half what I wance[once] could if Mr. Williams fails to git an answer soon we will have to send you a ceck again, or if any one was coming from there here and would pay you some money you could give them an order to us for it here. I mite talk a week about it for that is all I can do is to talk and I do hope that your bisness may soon be as it may git to you safe the family all sends there love to you your unchanging mother
  
  E. S. Bryan
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  1877.
  Note, Source: Diana Quinn - Elizabeth Span Regan Bryan - Obituary
  A copy of this obituary was sent to Diana Quinn by Julia Brittain, a descendant of Elizabeth's son, Tilman C. Bryan. Copies of this obituary and other Bryan records are in a vertical file compiled by Vera Meeks Wimberly at the Genealogy Library, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Conroe, Texas.
  
  "OBITUARY. For the "Rural Times".
  
        Died February 12th at 9 o’clock p.m. at the residence of J.B. Bryan, her son, Mrs. E. S. Bryan, aged 78 years.
  
        The subject of this memoriam was born in North Carolina and moved to Georgia at an early date, and from there to Bienville Parish, La., where she has been all the while doing all she could in behalf of Christ. She has been a member of the M. E. Church for may years. She was kind and lenient to all; did all she could both by words and actions, for those whom she thought loved Jesus. She was confined in bed nine weeks, during which time she had all the attention and all that human hands and hearts could contribute. She loved God and all his people and had unlimited faith in Jesus. She suffered very much at times, while at others was easy. She had been in delicate health for several years, but by the kind care of her family, she survived until the 12th of February 1877, when the lamp of existence went out. On the following morning we saw the cold form as it lay in the arms of death, a large family and a large circle of friends to morn her loss. She was buried at the Bryan grave yard at Liberty Chapel Church, were, after the burial services, we heard the heavy sound of sod die out as though at a distance, and the sobs of the family and friends as they gave her a fare well adieu.
  
        She is gone, gone! Gone to that fairer and better land where there is not more sickness, sorrow nor pain.
  
  Roger Lawson"
  
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  FEB., 1877,
  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        OBITUARY FROM CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE NEW ORLEANS, LA.
        MOTHER ELIZABETH SPAN REGAN died at the residence of her son, Joseph Bryan in Bienville Parish, La., on the twelfth of February 1877. Mother Bryan, the daughter of Joseph and Doratha Regan, was born near Lumberton, Robinson County, N. C., October 29, 1874. She was converted in early life, and attached herself to the Methodist Church; was married to Joseph Regan November 11, 1814, moved to Gregg County, Ga. where she was left a widow with to sons; Sept 11, 1821, she married Redric Bryan, who also had two sons. From Houston County, Ga., they moved to Louisiana and settled in Claiborn parish, where they lived happily and usefully together, aiding in the support of the gospel, the building up of society and sustaining camp meetings, until the twelfth of January, 1864, at which time she was again left a widow. She still considered it her duty to do what she could in the Master's kingdom, and though the field of her usefulness was chiefly confined to her own large family, she wielded an influence for good which will be felt through time, the extent of which eternity alone can reveal.
        Her house was the preacher's house, where they always received an old fashioned Methodist welcome. Being the daughter of a Methodist preacher, she both reverenced and loved the men of God. It was a source of evident gratification that she once entertained Bishop Morris on one of his overland trips to Texas. During her last illness she requested her friends not to pray that her life might be prolonged, but that her end might be peaceful. Rarely has a family of children, themselves the heads of families, been blessed with the privilege of witnessing such a manifestation of the power of Christ to
  save.
        Called together on the saddest occasion that ever congregates a family (to witness a mother's death) they saw how perfectly the grace of God could enable the true believer to triumph over physical suffering, and received her godly admonitions and prayers of faith. For nine long weeks she seemed to exist in two worlds. Hope ever brightening, she was eager to depart and be with Christ. She called her children, one by one, and requested them to say they would meet her in heaven, and exhorted them not to make a promise, merely to gratify a dying mother, but to weigh well their words. Her mission on earth ended, the remainder of her days were spent in prayer and praise.
  
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  Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
        Tribute of Respect.
        At a regular meeting of Liberty Chapel Grange [Farmers' organization] No. 111 P. of H. [The Patrons of Husbandry] held June 9th A.D. 1877 the following resolutions on the death of our worthy and esteemed sister Elizabeth S. Bryan were adopted.
        Whereas our Heavenly Master has in his wisdom seen fit to remove from our midst, after a painful illness of nine weeks, (one of our Charter members) our esteemed and beloved sister, Elizabeth S. Bryan.
        During the time that she was a member of Liberty Chapel Grange, her seat was never vacant at the Grange Hall unless detained by the infirmities of age. She took great interest in the principles of this order, but disease at last fastened its deadly grasp upon her vital frame. With calmness and strong faith in CHRIST she breathed her last, Feb. 12th, 1877 being 78 years, 3 months and 17 days of age.
        Mother Bryan adorned her Christian profession, being an old fashion Methodist, raised by a Methodist preacher, she could be none other than a true exemplar of Christianity. She loved all the institutions of the church, and did all she could in her quiet
  way to advance the cause of Christ.
        But Mother Bryan has gone, and is now enjoying the society of angels and spirits of the just. We will hear her voice no more on earth giving counsel and advice to old and young alike. And we mourn and sympathize with the bereaved relations and friends not
  as those who have no hope, for we know that our Mother will rise again at the last day.
        Therefore,
        Resolved, That in the death of Sister Bryan this Grange has lost a worthy and esteemed member; society a shining light, and her family a loss that cannot be replaced.
        Resolved, That the members of this Grange wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
        Resolved, That these Resolutions be apread [read, recorded?] upon the Minutes of this Grange, and a copy be furnished the relatives of the deceased, and a copy to the Rural Times for publication.
        Committee,
        J. W. Cook
        W. J. Page
        W. A. Martin
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• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 27 Oct 1798 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Regan , Jr., son of Captain John Regan , Sr. and Ala Bennett, on 7 Sep 1815 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Reddick Bryan on 13 Sep 1821 at Pulaski County, GA.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 12 Feb 1877 at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, LA, at age 78. Died at her son's house, Joseph B. Bryan.
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  Date & Place Source: Obituary.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, LA. Bryan Cemetery at Liberty Chapel Church.

Parents:

Nancy Spann Regan

• Biography*: 10 Apr., 1843
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. Nancy (Evans) is mentioned in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv #396].
  
  1850.
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 37. 1850. The Census lists Nancy with a birth date of 1810.
• Birth*: Nancy was born on 29 Jul 1804 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Duncan John? Evans or Nivens on 5 Nov 1823 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Nancy died on 20 Sep 1874 at Clay County, AL, at age 70. 30 Sep., 1874 in Talladega County, AL?
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Clay County, AL. Hatchett Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery or called Brownville Cemetery.
  
  There is unmarked space between Duncan Evans and Archibald Evans. Cemetery records state that Nancy Evans is buried between these two; so it would appear that either the cemetery listing is incorrect or the burial is unmarked..

Parents:

Duncan John? Evans or Nivens

Gravestone

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  Moved to AL.
  
  1850.
  Census Records of Robeson County, NC, 1850, page 37. The Census lists the household of John Evans as follows:
  Name Birth Date Occupation
  ----------------- ------------- --------------
  John Evans 1798 Farmer
  Nancy 1810
  Duncan 1835
  James 1835
  Sarah 1837
  Mary 1841.
• Birth*: Duncan was born in Jan 1794.
• Marriage: He married Sarah Buie 'Sarah', daughter of Archibald Buie and Catherine ??, circa 1814.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Spann Regan, daughter of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 5 Nov 1823 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Duncan died on 24 Jan 1866 at Talladega County, AL.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Clay County, AL. Brownville Cemetery.

Duncan Sylvester Evans

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 37. 1850. The Census lists Duncan with a birth date of 1835. See John Evans [Indv. #442].
• Birth*: Duncan was born on 15 Oct 1826 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Susan M. Thompson on 25 Dec 1853 at Coosa County, AL.
• Death*: Duncan died at Ark..

Parents:

John James Evans 'James'

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 37. 1850. The Census lists James with a birth date of 1835. See John Evans [Indv. #442].
• Birth*: John was born on 24 Jul 1837 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Alabama Swindall on 6 Sep 1866 at Montgomery County, AL.
• Death*: John died on 24 Dec 1904 at Clay County, AL, at age 67.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Clay County, AL. Hatchett Creek Presb. Church.

Parents:

Sarah Jane Evans

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 37. 1850. The Census lists Sarah with a birth date of 1837. See John Evans [Indv. #442].
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 11 Nov 1828 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph McConatha , Jr. on 1 Feb 1849 at Talladega County, AL.
• Death*: Sarah died circa 1868.

Parents:

Amelia Regan 'Millie'

Millie Regan. Picture source: Diana Quinn.

Millie Regan

Millie Regan - backside of picture

Millie Regan. Picture source: Diana Quinn.

• Biography*: 1828.
       Nash Odom, Family Research, 1971. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book. Page 18. 17 Jan., 1828. The Marriage bond date between Amelia Regan and John Baker was Jan. 17, 1828. The Bondsman was Malcom Baker and the Witness was Neill Buie.
  
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  1843.
  NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434. 10 Apr., 1843. Amelia (Baker) is mentioned in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396].
  
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  Note, Source: Diana Quinn - Letter to Georgia Ann Frances "Fannie" Bryan Pittman Wimberly from Amelia Regan Baker
       
  This letter was written to Georgia Ann Frances Bryan Pittman Wimberly from Amelia Regan Baker, her mother’s sister. The letter was found in family files, donated by Vera Wimberly, at a library in Conroe, Texas. The letter was originally one of many found in a scrapbook keep by Josie Bryan Cook of Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
  
  Letters written by Fannie Wimberly and her husband, James S. Pittman can be found in the Wimberly Family History compiled by Vera Wimberly.
  
  Kimbel County Texas June 9th, 1877
  
  Mrs. Wimberly Dear Fannie
  
  Many thanks for your still remembering me after so long a silence your letter came to San Marcos in due time but I had moved away out here in Kimbel County so it was a considerable time before the letter and Obituary come to me hence my long delay in not answering you I of course truly simpathise with all my dear sisters children the loss of a tender Mother but Oh think of the incomparible change we believe it all is to her shes gone to that land of rest where there is not sorrowing now howling tempest to trouble her peaceful spirit Oh what a blessed change from this world of sighing pining weeping praying struggling with all manner of evils I long to be there. the thought electrifies my poor weak soul to think we have parents brothers and sisters all there we believe who have conquered and gone before We must watch and pray as they have don’t to meet them there then our sinning will be over when we reach that happy shore where we will all worship around the bright throne I very often feel these lines suited to me . My latest sun is sinking fast my race is almost run my. My strongest trials now is past my triumh is begun. I soon Shall meet the holy ranks of friends and kindreds dear. I brush the dews of Jordans banks the crossing must be near. I am only six years younger than my departed sister therefore it behoves me to try my best to be ready even if I should stay as long as she did which I very much doubt for we know not the day nor hour when our blessed Saviour say come up . Oh may I ready pray for me my dear that I may --- the death that never dies My health is very poor. I have Catarrah and have tried several doctors to wast this body away it’s the case with me I am very sorry that I am not prepared to write you a more full letter but we have only been here two months and of course I cannot tell you much about this country yet the people here the greater portion are very wild and reckless which is very disagreeable to me we had preaching on last Sunday for the first since I have been here they speak of having a camp meeting in September perhaps it may do some toward civilizing the place it is a good country for stock of all kind but the desperados steal the stock very we hav a company of rangers stationed here for this summer they have caught several of the bad thieves and put them in prison though I have heard that some have escaped some are in jail yet. I saw a lad last November from La. Bienville Parish he said he knew the Bryans his name is Laster he said Terrell Bryan had sold out and was coming to Texas and would call on his father when he got here. I left word with him for Terrell to come and see me before he settled but he never came therefore I suspected he has not come to Texas my reason for wishing to see before he settled was this I wanted him to come and look at Kimbel County he might like it then I would have some of my kinsfolks for neighbors did move away from there or not please write and let me know how all of your brothers and sisters are. Is any of them living near you if so give my best love and kindest regards I hope they are all doing well may the Lord proper them all I should be happy to get a letter from any one of them I have the company of two of my sons up here in this wild country Eli and Daniel Eli and wife they have no children. Daniel has not married yet though talks very much about marrying now as he has found his country he is much pleased with this new country I think it will be a good place when it is settled with the right cast of people. I will close direct your letters to Kimbel County Texas Junchon City may heaven bless you all is the prayer of your Aunte Amelia Baker.
• Birth*: Amelia was born on 6 Nov 1806 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John W. Baker, son of William Baker and Polly ??, on 17 Jan 1828 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1877 at Kimbel County, TX.
• Death*: Amelia died on 19 Aug 1896 at Hays County, TX, at age 89. 15 Aug.?
• Burial*: Her body was buried at San Marcos, Hays County, TX. San Marcos Cemetery.

Parents:

John W. Baker

• Birth*: John was born circa 1806.
• Marriage*: He married Amelia Regan 'Millie', daughter of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 17 Jan 1828 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: John died in 1846 at Coffee County, AL.

Parents:

Sarah P. Regan

• Biography*: Ref. : Sam West.
  
  5 May, 1832.
  Nash Odom, Family Research, Page 18. Sarah Regan and William Smith were married on May 5, 1832. Bondsmen were James Smith, the father of Wiliam Smith, and Richard Bunting. NC Will Book I, Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Book Pages 430-434.
  
  10 Apr., 1843.
  Sarah (Smith) is mentioned in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Record #396].
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Sarah is listed with a birth date of 1808.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 6 Oct 1808 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William James Smith , Sr., son of James Smith and Esther Glare, on 5 May 1832 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: Sarah P. Regan lived at Wishart, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 20 Jan 1883 at Robeson County, NC, at age 74.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Smith Cemetery.

Parents:

William James Smith , Sr.

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  1850.
  Census Records of Robeson County, NC, 1850. The Census lists the following:
  Birth Property
  Name Date Occupation Evaluation
  -------------------- ------ ------------ ----------
  William Smith 1806 Farmer $625
  Sarah 1808
  Elizabeth J. 1834
  Joseph T. 1835
  William, Jr. 1837
  Snowden 1838
  Flora 1840
  Eli Stephens 1842
  John W. 1844
  Sarah C. 1846
  Alfred P. 1848.
• Birth*: William was born on 1 Sep 1804 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah P. Regan, daughter of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 5 May 1832 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: William James Smith , Sr. lived at Wishart, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: William died on 15 Jul 1889 at Robeson County, NC, at age 84.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms-Smith Cemetery on the Big Swamp of NC Hwy 41..

Parents:

Elizabeth Jane Smith

Elizabeth J. Harrell, born Oct. 23, 1833 - died Dec. 10, 1916.
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye appear also with Him in glory.

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Elizabeth J. is listed with a birth date of 1834.
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 25 Oct 1833 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Cornelius Barker on 24 Dec 1855.
• Marriage*: She married Private Jacob B. Baxley, son of John Allen Baxley and Jane McIntyre, in 1859.
• Marriage*: She married Elisha Harrell, son of Hardy H. Harrell and Sarah McDuffie, on 9 Oct 1866.
• Residence*: Elizabeth Jane Smith lived in 1909 at Raft Swamp, NC.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 10 Dec 1916 at Robeson County, NC, at age 83. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Joseph T. Smith

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Joseph T. is listed with a birth date of 1835.
• Birth*: Joseph was born circa 1835.
• Marriage*: He married Ann Eliz Howell, daughter of Henry Howell and Lucy A. ??, on 14 Jun 1860 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Joseph died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Justice William James Smith , Jr.

Gravestone

Grave marker

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. William, Jr. is listed with a birth date of 1837.
  
  He was in the Civil war.
  
  The Monday, October 4, 1909 edition of The Robesonian included the following article:
  
  Justice W. J. Smith, of Rowland – Mr. W. J. Smith, for many years a justice of the peace of Thompson township, died Friday night at his home in Rowland after sickness of several months with cancer of the mouth. The remains were interred in the Rowland cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mr. Smith was married five times, his last wife surviving him. He is also survived by three children – Mrs. John Adams of Purvis and Messrs. C. McD and Marcus Smith of Rowland; two sisters – Mesdames. J. K. Singletary of Back Swamp and Bettie J. Harrell of Raft Swamp; and one brother, Mr. J. W. Smith of Wisharts township.
• Birth*: William was born on 25 Jan 1837 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Charity Thompson, daughter of Charles Thompson and Damaris Hill, on 22 Dec 1867 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Susan Pitman, daughter of Willis Pitman and Sarah Jane McGirt, on 22 May 1881.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Patience Thompson 'Betty', daughter of Hugh Thompson and Lucy Thompson, on 5 Oct 1882.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Catherine Thompson 'Kate', daughter of Hugh Thompson and Lucy Thompson, on 29 Apr 1888.
• Death*: William died on 1 Oct 1909 at Rowland, Robeson County, NC, at age 72.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Rowland, Robeson County, NC. Rowland Cemetery.

Parents:

Snowden Ray Smith

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Snowden is listed with a birth date of 1838.
• Birth*: Snowden was born circa 1838.
• Marriage*: He married Caroline Haman.

Parents:

Flora Ann Smith

Gravestone

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Flora is listed with a birth date of 1840.
• Birth*: Flora was born on 15 Feb 1840 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Henry A. Flowers, son of Hugh Flowers and Catherine Mercer.
• Death*: Flora Ann Smith died on 19 Dec 1877 at Robeson County, NC, at age 37.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lumberton, NC. Henry Flowers Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38168189/flora-a-flowers.

Parents:

Eli Stephens Smith

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Eli Stephen is listed with a birth date of 1842.
• Birth*: Eli was born circa 1842.

Parents:

John Watson Watts? Smith

• Biography*: Lived in Robeson County, NC.
  
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. John W. is listed with a birth date of 1844.
• Birth*: John was born on 8 Jan 1844 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Pickett Smith, daughter of John G. Smith and Martha Byrd, on 28 Mar 1878 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: John Watson Watts? Smith lived in 1909 at Wisharts, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 7 May 1924 at Robeson County, NC, at age 80.

Parents:

Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Sarah C. is listed with a birth date of 1846.
  
  Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 18 Apr 1846 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh', son of Jonathan Singletary , Jr. 'John' and Mary Anne Hester, on 20 Dec 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith lived in 1909 at Back Swamp, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 19 Jul 1939 at Robeson County, NC, at age 93. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.

Parents:

Alfred P. Smith

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Alfred P. is listed with a birth date of 1848.
• Birth*: Alfred was born on 31 Mar 1849.
• Death*: Alfred died on 24 Oct 1871 at age 22.

Parents:

Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh'

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A. Enlisted as a Private on 3 May 1861.
  Enlisted in Company B, 18th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 3 May 1861.
  
  Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Joshua was born on 15 Jun 1844 at Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, daughter of William James Smith , Sr. and Sarah P. Regan, on 20 Dec 1866 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Residence: He resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Joshua died on 12 Mar 1911 at Robeson County, NC, at age 66. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  at 3 AM.
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: His body was buried in Mar 1911 at Robeson County, NC. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.

Parents:

James Smith

Gravestone

• Biography*: From Pitt County, NC.
  
  Occupation: Blacksmith.
  
  Notes: Source: Ted Hackney -
  
  SMITH.
  Smith, Smithe, meaning "Black-smith", was a common name in every village in Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales, as it was a popular tradition to use the name of their occupation of blacksmiths and armorers. In Ireland, the Smiths were one of the septs of Breffnp. In Scotland, it was recorded that a Robert the Smith witnesses a charter by John Bishop of Dunkeld in the year 1199 and in England a Phillip Le Smithe, of Huntingdorshire, was recorded in the Hundred Rolls, in the year 1273.
  
  The earliest Smith in this family was James Smith.
  
  1787.
  A few years after Robeson County, NC was formed from the western part of Bladen County, NC in 1787, James Smith came to Robeson County, NC from Pitt County, NC. In the census of 1790 there are two James Smiths listed in the Fayetteville District, Robeson County, NC, Wilmington 975-6 U, but neither fits a description of this James Smith.
  
  1793.
  An agreement was signed in 1793 by William Moore and 'James Smith, blacksmith" conveying 100 acres of land west of the Great Swamp [Robeson County, NC] for the sum of twelve pounds. His occupation was listed in the 1850 census as being a Blacksmith.
  
  Records show additional land purchased along and near the Big Swamp on both sides of the road between Lumberton, NC and Dublin, NC along NC Highway 41. According to the number of deeds to James Smith, he was prosperous, acquiring many acres of land.
  
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. James Smith is listed with a birth date of 1769 and was living next to his son William Smith. James is also listed as a blacksmith from Pitt. County, NC with a wife named Esther. A male named Stephen age 30 was living at home.
  
  1854.
  His Will of Sep. 22, 1854, named 12 slaves.
  
  The generations of Smiths have owned and farmed large tracts of land in Robeson County, NC on record since that time.
  
  James and Esther were active in the community that became known as Smith's Bridge. Records show that they belonged to the Smith Bridge Society being served by a Methodist Circuit Rider. The Society evolved into the Smith United Methodist Church and the Smiths later joined Regan United Methodist Church.
  
  Note, Source: Bill Smith, Jr., Indiv.#2955: The family lived on the Smith's Bridge Plantation on the Great Swamp between Lumberton and Elizabethtown, NC.
• Birth*: James was born on 1 Jul 1768 at Pitt County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Esther Glare, daughter of Stephen Glare and Mary Bencaler 'Mollie', circa 1794.
• Death*: James died on 6 Oct 1855 at Robeson County, NC, at age 87. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Smith's Bridge, Robeson County, NC. Sessoms-Smith Cemetery on the Big Swamp of NC Hwy 41..

Parents:

Esther Glare

• Biography*: From Robeson County, NC
  
  1850 Census, Robeson County, NC 1850. Ester is listed with a birth date of 1777.
• Birth*: Esther was born in 1777 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Bill Smith, Jr., Indiv.#2955.
• Marriage*: She married James Smith, son of John Smith and Elizabeth Williamson, circa 1794.
• Death*: Esther died in 1864 at Smiths Bridge, Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Dorothy Amelia Singletary 'Dollie'

• Biography*: Lived at E. 8th St., Lumberton, NC. No marriage.
  
  Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Dorothy was born on 27 May 1881 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Dorothy died on 15 Aug 1973 at Robeson County, NC, at age 92. Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: Her body was buried. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.

Parents:

Jonathan Singletary , Jr. 'John'

• Biography*: Nash Odom, Family Research, Page 19. John K. Singletary moved from Bladen County, NC, to Robeson County, NC, Back Swamp Baptist Church Community, in 1883.
  
  Lived in the area of Hickory Grove Community of Bladen County, NC
  
  Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Jonathan was born on 10 Mar 1817 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Anne Hester, daughter of Ephraim Hester and Annie Ammy? Nance, circa 1843.
• Death*: Jonathan died on 24 Dec 1891 at age 74. Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..

Parents:

Mary Anne Hester

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Mary was born on 25 Sep 1822 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jonathan Singletary , Jr. 'John', son of Jonathan Singletary , Sr. and Sarah Ann Harrison, circa 1843.
• Death*: Mary died on 15 Aug 1884 at age 61. Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Isabella Jane Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Isabella was born on 8 Sep 1867 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Hardy Lewis circa 1888.
• Death*: Isabella died on 16 Aug 1948 at age 80. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.

Parents:

William Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: William was born on 23 Mar 1868 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: William died at Bladen County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Alfred P. Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Alfred was born circa 1870 at NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Death*: He died.
• Burial*: His body was buried at NC.

Parents:

Sarah Lula Singletary 'Lula'

• Biography*: 1 Sep., 1958. Nash Odom, Family History, page 19. Rev. Nash Odom conducted the funeral for Miss Lula L. Singletary at the Back Swamp Baptist Church (between Rowland, NC and Lumberton, NC) on Sept. 1, 1958.
  
  Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 3 Apr 1871 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Residence: She resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 30 Aug 1958 at age 87. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: Her body was buried at NC. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.

Parents:

Walter Oscar Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
  
  Occupation: Pharmacist.
• Birth*: Walter was born on 18 Apr 1873 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie Prudence Price on 10 Nov 1903 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence: He resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Walter died on 14 Apr 1959 at Greenville, Greenville County, SC, at age 85. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: His body was buried. Woodlawn Cemetery.

Parents:

Mulcahy M. Singletary 'Mike'

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Mulcahy was born on 8 Feb 1876 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lula Britt.
• Death*: Mulcahy died on 30 Jun 1946 at age 70. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1946. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.
• Name-Comm: His common name was 'Mike'.

Parents:

John Thurman Singletary

From Left - Joshua Kay Singletary, Sarah Caroline, Walter Oscar, Mulcahy M., Isabella Jane and Loula in front of house, John Thurman on horse, Dorothy Amelia, Bertha Beatrice and Claude Robeson with dog. Picture Source - Brian Hendrix

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: John was born on 18 May 1878 at Bladen County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1880 at Bladenboro, Bladen County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha Kathryn Mitchell on 3 Jan 1906.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Apr 1917 at Robeson County, NC. Back Swamp Baptist Church, between Lumberton and Rowland, NC.
• Death*: John died on 17 Apr 1917 at Robeson County, NC, at age 38. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy.

Parents:

Claude Robeson Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Claude was born on 28 Apr 1885 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Blanche Jones in Apr 1911.

Parents:

Bertha Beatrice Singletary

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Bertha was born on 16 Jul 1887 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married George Bady Baty? Wishart, son of Aladon Strong Wishart 'Strong' and Mary Ann E. Thompson, on 2 Oct 1906.
• Death*: Bertha died in Dec 1966 at Robeson County, NC, at age 79. Source: Title: J. K. Singletary Family Bible
  publisher: bought on 25 Dec, 1872, Zeigler &, McCurdy
  
  Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..

Parents:

Minnie Prudence Price

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Minnie was born circa 1881 at NC.
• Marriage: She married ?? McDonald.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Oscar Singletary, son of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, on 10 Nov 1903 at Robeson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided in 1910 at Back Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Minnie died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried. Woodlawn Cemetery.

Hardy Lewis

• Birth*: Hardy was born.
• Marriage*: He married Isabella Jane Singletary, daughter of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, circa 1888.
• Death*: Hardy died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Bertha Kathryn Mitchell

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Bertha was born on 25 Feb 1887.
• Marriage*: She married John Thurman Singletary, son of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, on 3 Jan 1906.
• Death*: Bertha died on 14 Jan 1986 at age 98. Date Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730..
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Lula Britt

• Biography*: Name Source: Dorothy [Hedgpeth] Singletary, Indiv.# 106730.
• Birth*: Lula was born.
• Marriage*: She married Mulcahy M. Singletary 'Mike', son of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith.
• Death*: Lula died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

George Bady Baty? Wishart

• Birth*: George was born on 1 Apr 1881. Apr. 1882?.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha Beatrice Singletary, daughter of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, on 2 Oct 1906.
• Death*: George died on 18 Mar 1941 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 59. 1943?
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Meadowbrook Cemetery.

Parents:

Blanche Jones

• Biography*: Of Royville, LA.
• Birth*: Blanche was born.
• Marriage*: She married Claude Robeson Singletary, son of Joshua Kay Singletary 'Josh' and Sarah Catherine Caroline? Smith, in Apr 1911.

Dorothy Regan 'Dolly'

• Biography*: 10 APR., 1843. NC Will Book I, pages 430-434, in custody of the Clerk of Court's Office, Robeson County, NC. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. Pages 430-434. Dorthy (Thompson) is mentioned in her father's, Joseph Regan, Sr., Will. See Joseph Regan, Sr. [Indv. #396]. 1850. Census records of Robeson County, NC, Page 85. Dolly is listed with a birth date of 1822. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
• Birth*: Dorothy was born on 12 Nov 1821 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Berry Thompson on 31 Jul 1841 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Dorothy died in 1858 at Robeson County, NC. 1859?
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

William Berry Thompson

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, page 85. The Census lists the following:
  Birth Property
  Name Date Occupation Evaluation
  ------------------------------- ------ ---------- ----------
  William B. Thompson 1818 Farmer $1200.
  Dolly 1822
  Stephen A. 1842
  Joseph S. 1844
  Elizabeth 1846
  Mary J. 1850
  Sarah Bryant 1832 (daughter of Martha Regan Bryan?)
• Birth*: William was born circa 1818.
• Marriage*: He married Dorothy Regan 'Dolly', daughter of Joseph Regan , Sr. and Sarah Malloy, on 31 Jul 1841 at Robeson County, NC.

Stephen A. Thompson

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 85. 1850. Stephen A. is listed with a birth date of 1842. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
• Birth*: Stephen was born circa 1842.

Parents:

Joseph Span Thompson , Sr.

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 85. 1850. Joseph S. is listed with a birth date of 1844. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
  
  Occupation: Farmer.
  
  Baptist.
• Birth*: Joseph was born on 11 Nov 1843.
• Marriage*: He married Susan Ward.
• Death*: Joseph died on 30 Sep 1913 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 69. RFD.
• Burial*: His body was buried on 2 Oct 1913 at Robeson County, NC. Thompson Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Thompson

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 85. 1850. Elizabeth is listed with a birth date of 1846. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born circa 1846.

Parents:

Mary J. Thompson

• Biography*: 1850 Census, Robeson County, NC, Page 85. 1850. Mary J. is listed with a birth date of 1850. See William B. Thompson [Indv. # 482].
• Birth*: Mary was born circa 1850.

Parents:

Elizabeth Powers

Gravestone. Picture Source: Lonewalker

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 3 Mar 1796 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Neill Blue, son of Dugald Blue and Mary McLaughlin, on 18 Jan 1818.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 20 Oct 1854 at Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL, at age 58. Of yellow fever.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL. Oakwood Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91156435/eliza-blue.

Parents:

Neill Blue

Neil Blue. Picture Source: jmurdocck340

Gravestone.
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• Biography*: He moved from NC to AL in March of 1819. He was a teacher, constable and postmaster. He also was elected to town council in 1837 and served as the city treasurer in 1838.
  He moved to Bastrop, TX but returned to Montgomery, AL in 1854.
  
  THE OLDEST INHABITANT: "Mr. Neil Blue arrived in Montgomery fifty-one years ago, yesterday. The present great city was then scarcely a village. He is the oldest living inhabitant, by eleven years or more."
  Jacksonville (AL) Republican, March 26, 1870. http://lib-www.jsu.edu/archives/republican/1870/March-1870.pdf.
• Birth*: Neill was born on 9 Dec 1793 at Richmond County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Powers, daughter of Matthew Powers , Sr. and Olive Regan, on 18 Jan 1818.
• Residence: Neill Blue lived at Scotland County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived on 15 Mar 1819 at AL.
• Residence: He lived in 1850 at Eutaw, Greene County, AL, 1850 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1853 at Bastrop, TX.
• Residence: He lived in 1854 at Montgomery, AL.
• Death*: Neill died on 24 Jun 1877 at AL at age 83. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Montgomery, AL. Oakwood Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91156391/neil-blue.

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Ralph Regan Powers

Deed from Matthew Powers to Ralph Regan Powers

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  1850. Census of Robeson County, NC, 1850, page 64. The Census lists the following:
  Name Birth Year Occupation Evaluation
  Ralph Powers 1799 Farmer $3,000
  Mary 1802
  James 1827
  Olivia 1828
  Mathew 1830 Laborer
  Henry 1832 Student
  Luke 1834 Student
  Zilphia Ann 1836
  Elias 1838
  Amos 1843.
• Birth*: Ralph was born on 30 Jul 1800.
• Marriage*: He married Mary McNatt 'Polly', daughter of John McNatt and Zilphia ??, on 28 Apr 1824 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Mary McNatt 'Polly'

• Biography*: Name Source: Jane Williamson, Indiv.# 39526.
  
  1850 Census of Robeson County, NC. Page 64. 1850. The Census lists Mary with a birth date of 1802. See Ralph Powers [Indv. # 489].
• Birth*: Mary was born circa 1802.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Regan Powers, son of Matthew Powers , Sr. and Olive Regan, on 28 Apr 1824 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

John McNatt

• Biography*: Name Source: Jane Williamson, Indiv.# 39526.
• Birth*: John was born.
• Marriage*: He married Zilphia ??.

Zilphia ??

• Biography*: Name Source: Jane Williamson, Indiv.# 39526.
• Birth*: Zilphia was born.
• Marriage*: She married John McNatt.

John McNatt Powers

• Birth*: John was born on 11 Apr 1825.
• Marriage*: He married Jane Elizabeth Barker, daughter of James Barker and Ailey Musselwhite, on 22 Sep 1849.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret E. Boone, daughter of Asin Boone and Dorcas ??.
• Death*: John died on 19 Jul 1908 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Boone Cemetery just west of Lumberton
  
  http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=83303455&CRid=46905&.

Parents:

Jane Elizabeth Barker

• Biography*: Reference - Sam West.
• Birth*: Jane was born on 31 Mar 1820 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John McNatt Powers, son of Ralph Regan Powers and Mary McNatt 'Polly', on 22 Sep 1849.
• Death*: Jane Elizabeth Barker died on 26 Aug 1883 at Robeson County, NC, at age 63.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Robeson County, NC. Old Barker family cemetery north of Lumberton.

Parents:

James Powers

• Biography*: 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC. Page 64. 1850. The Census lists James with a birth date of 1827. See Ralph Powers [Indv. # 489].
• Birth*: James was born circa 1827.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Musselwhite, daughter of Milbey or Milba Musselwhite and Sarah Barrett Barrot? 'Sally', on 16 Mar 1852 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: James died circa 1862. In Civil War.

Parents:

Mary Ann Musselwhite

• Birth*: Mary was born before 1837 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married James Powers, son of Ralph Regan Powers and Mary McNatt 'Polly', on 16 Mar 1852 at Robeson County, NC.

Parents:

Olive Powers

24 Nov., 1861.
Letter from Olive Powers Musselwhite to Elias Powers, Page 1. Written to Elias while he was serving in Civil War

24 Nov., 1861.
Letter from Olive Powers Musselwhite to Elias Powers, Page 2. Written to Elias while he was serving in Civil War

• Biography*: 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC. Page 64. 1850. The Census lists Olivia with a birth date of 1828. See Ralph Powers [Indv. # 489].
• Birth*: Olive was born circa 1828.
• Marriage*: She married Milbey or Milba Musselwhite, son of Nathan Musselwhite and Mollie ??, after 1860.

Parents:

Henry Taylor Powers

Gravestone

• Biography*: 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC. Page 64. 1850. The Census lists Henry with a birth date of 1832. See Ralph Powers [Indv. # 489].
  
  Note, Source: Sam West - Henry was the progenitor of Powersville which is just north of Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.
• Birth*: Henry was born on 14 Sep 1831 at Robeson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Dorothy Barker, daughter of James Barker and Ailey Musselwhite, on 6 May 1857 at Robeson County, NC.
• Death*: Henry died on 29 Oct 1906 at Powersville, Robeson County, NC, at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Powers Family Cemetery at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC.

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