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Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer

• Biography*: Gravestone has Magdelena
  
  She contracted measles in Mar., 1834 and died ten days later.
• Birth*: Sevele was born on 17 Oct 1793.
• Marriage*: She married David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce, son of Johannes Kuntz or Kuntz or Kounts or Koonts and Dorothea Clodfelter 'Dorothy', before 1817 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Sevele died on 23 Mar 1834 at age 40. From gravestone..
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Mar 1834 at Arnold, Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

John Michael Sowers , Sr. 'Michael'

• Biography*: He and his wife lived in the Arnold community on land they received from Philip Sowers.
• Birth*: John was born on 30 Aug 1772 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Maria Barbara Sink or Zinck 'Barbara', daughter of Johannes Sink or Zink or Zinck, Sr. 'John' and Sybilla Magdalena Myers 'Magdalena', on 6 Oct 1792.
• Death*: John died before 1830. Shortly before 8 Nov., 1830.

Parents:

Maria Barbara Sink or Zinck 'Barbara'

• Birth*: Maria was born on 8 Jun 1776.
• Marriage*: She married John Michael Sowers , Sr. 'Michael', son of Johann or John Philip Sauer , Sr. 'Philip' and Christina Faust, on 6 Oct 1792.
• Death*: Maria died before 1854. 29 Jan., 1818? Died before 13 Nov., 1854..

Parents:

Alexander S. Koontz or Koonts

• Birth*: Alexander was born on 7 May 1817.
• Marriage*: He married Elisa Willis on 24 Mar 1839.
• Death*: Alexander died on 14 Mar 1850 at age 32. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1851 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Sarah Koontz or Koonce

• Biography*: Lived on Cotton Grove Road, Davidson County, NC.
  
  Name reference - Gravestone has Sarah Koonce Pickett.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1819 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married David William Pickett, son of David James? Pickett and Alice E. Elizabeth? Eller, on 16 Jan 1845.
• Death*: Sarah died on 2 Sep 1912 at age 93. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Sep 1912 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

David William Pickett

• Biography*: Occupation: Carriage builder.
  
  Lived on Cotton Grove Road, Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: David was born on 22 Feb 1820.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Koontz or Koonce, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 16 Jan 1845.
• Death*: David died on 25 Mar 1899 at age 79. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Michael Koontz 'Mike'

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 2nd Lieutenant, 66th Regiment, 16th Brigade of Davidson County, NC in the NC Militia.
  
  Occupation: Farmer.
  
  Lived in Arnold, Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: Michael was born on 23 Aug 1820.
• Marriage*: He married Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie', daughter of David Shoaf and Susannah Sowers or Livengood, on 9 Jan 1843.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Aug 1912 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
• Death*: Michael died on 20 Aug 1912 at Arnold, Davidson County, NC, at age 91. At his home.

Parents:

Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie'

• Birth*: Sophronia was born on 3 Jan 1825.
• Marriage*: She married Michael Koontz 'Mike', son of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 9 Jan 1843.
• Death*: Sophronia died on 7 Jan 1895 at age 70. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jan 1895 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Nancy Ann Koontz

• Birth*: Nancy was born on 1 Jun 1822.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred Franklin Pickett, son of David James? Pickett and Alice E. Elizabeth? Eller, on 29 Nov 1843.
• Death*: Nancy died on 27 Mar 1909 at age 86. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Alfred Franklin Pickett

• Birth*: Alfred was born on 2 Feb 1818.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ann Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 29 Nov 1843.
• Death*: Alfred died on 21 Mar 1909 at age 91. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Christena Christina? Koontz

• Biography*: Moved from NC to IN c.1860's.
• Birth*: Christena was born on 24 Apr 1824.
• Marriage*: She married David Gobble, son of Godfrey Gobble and Sophia Cope, circa 1849.
• Death*: Christena died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

David Gobble

• Biography*: Moved from NC to IN c.1860's.
• Birth*: David was born on 1 Sep 1828.
• Marriage*: He married Christena Christina? Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, circa 1849.
• Death*: David died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Lucy Koontz

• Birth*: Lucy was born on 24 Aug 1825.
• Marriage*: She married ?? Gobble.
• Death*: Lucy died on 20 Jan 1849 at age 23.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

?? Gobble

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer.

Sevele Scivilla? Magdalena Koontz

• Biography*: Gravestone has Scivvilla.
• Birth*: Sevele was born on 6 May 1827 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce, son of Andrew Koontz or Kuntz, Sr. and Magdaline or Magdeline or Magdalene Hedrick, on 9 Jun 1849 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Sevele died on 10 Feb 1865 at Davidson County, NC, at age 37. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce

Gravestone

• Biography*: Occupation: Farmer.
  
  In the Aug. term of Court, 1858 the County Court ordered that Philip Koonts be exempt from payment of the Poll tax for 1857 since he was the Drummer in the 88th Regiment of the NC Militia. He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., Company B of the 10th VA Cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart, known as the NC Rangers. Rank - Private. Philip and Catherine left Davidson County, NC and were living in Providence Township, Rowan County, NC on 9 Aug., 1870 for the 1870 US Census.
  
  1870 Census, Providence Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, (David R. Koontz)
  Name, age
  Koontz, Philip 44 M W Farmer b. abt. 1826
  Catherine 34 F W Keeping House b. abt. 1836
  Mesheck 18 M W Works on farm b. abt. 1852
  Spruce 16 M W " " " b. abt 1854
  Mary M. 12 F W " " " b. abt 1858
  Cicero B. 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
  Andrew J. 8 M W At home b. abt 1862
  Virginia 5 F W " " b. abt 1865
  Philip H. E. 4 M W " " b. abt 1966
  Hilary 2 M W " " b. abt 1868
  Taylor, Martha 16 F W Works on farm. b. abt 1854
  Taylor, Alice 14 F W " " " b. abt 1856
  Taylor , William 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
  Taylor, Mary C. 9 F W At home. b. abt 1861
  Children with Taylor last name were from Catherine's first marriage to Travis Taylor. Children with Koontz as the last name were from her second marriage to Philip.
  
  Moved from NC to Butler County, KS between 1870 and 1874.
  
  2 APR., 1874.
  On 2 Apr., 1874, Philip and Catherine were in Butler County, KS. He died a tragic death when he and another man were removing supportings in a cave which collapsed on him, causing his death.
  
  He lived in Lexington, NC; Augusta, KS; LaCygne, KS; and Paola, KS.
• Birth*: Phillip was born on 11 Sep 1826 at Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Lexington?.
• Marriage*: He married Sevele Scivilla? Magdalena Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 9 Jun 1849 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Magdalene Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans, on 4 Aug 1865 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Residence: Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce lived in 1870 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, 1870 Census
  Listed as Philip Koontz.
• Residence: He lived on 1 Mar 1875 at Spring, Butler County, KS, 1875 Census
  Listed as P. Koontz.
• Residence*: He lived on 1 Mar 1885 at Osawatomie, Miami County, KS, 1885 Census
  Listed as P. H. Koontz.
• Death*: Phillip died on 20 Nov 1889 at Lane, Linn County, KS, at age 63. 20 Nov., 1888? Paola, KS?
  Near lane, KS.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lane, Linn County, KS. Friends/Quaker Cemetery, 3 miles east of.

Parents:

David Koontz

• Birth*: David was born on 24 Jan 1829.
• Death*: David died before 1834. In infancy. died before 23 Mar., 1834.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Emanuel S. Koontz or Koonts

• Biography*: Left his family about 1899 and lived in Brushy Mountains, Wilkes Co, NC
  
  Name reference - Marriage record of his son David Koonts has son of E. S. Koonts. He and his family lived in the Boone Township, Davidson County, NC, in 1870.
• Birth*: Emanuel was born on 13 Apr 1830.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Minerva Grubb, daughter of David Grubb and Catherine ??, on 7 Jan 1854.
• Death*: Emanuel died on 7 May 1907 at age 77.
• Burial*: His body was buried in May 1907 at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Margaret Minerva Grubb

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 18 Sep 1829.
• Baptism: She was baptized at NC on 8 Nov 1852. Religion:. By Pastor L. C. Groseclose.
• Marriage*: She married Emanuel S. Koontz or Koonts, son of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 7 Jan 1854.
• Death*: Margaret died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.

Parents:

Jesse S. Koontz or Koonce

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., as a 1st Lt. in the 66th Regiment, 16th Brigade of Davidson County, NC in the NC Militia - 26 Nov., 1862 with his brother Michael.
• Birth*: Jesse was born on 6 Feb 1833 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lutitia Letitia? Luticia? Gobble, daughter of Godfrey Gobble and Sophia Cope, on 18 Jan 1854 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Jesse died on 10 Jan 1865 at Davidson County, NC, at age 31. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1865 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Lutitia Letitia? Luticia? Gobble

• Birth*: Lutitia was born on 24 Dec 1833 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse S. Koontz or Koonce, son of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele Magdalena Sowers or Sauer, on 18 Jan 1854 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married J. W. Freeman on 23 Nov 1865.
• Death*: Lutitia died on 7 Sep 1890 at age 56.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Sep 1890 at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Johannes Sink or Zink or Zinck, Sr. 'John'

• Biography*: From Germany?
• Birth*: Johannes was born circa 1750 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sybilla Magdalena Myers 'Magdalena', daughter of Christian Myers or Meier and Catherine Margaret ??, circa 1773.
• Death*: Johannes died after 1792 at Rowan County, NC. Date of Will - 18 Sep., 1792.

Parents:

Sybilla Magdalena Myers 'Magdalena'

• Biography*: Or Meyers or Meier.
• Birth*: Sybilla was born on 23 Apr 1752 at York County, PA.
• Baptism: She was baptized at York, York County, PA, on 17 May 1752. Religion:. Christ Lutheran Church.
• Marriage*: She married Johannes Sink or Zink or Zinck, Sr. 'John', son of Jacob Zinck or Sink and Derrodea Derrode? ??, circa 1773.
• Death*: Sybilla died circa 1821 at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

Catherine Margaret Sink or Zinck¹

• Biography*: Margaretha? Gravestone has Katharine.
• Birth*: Catherine was born on 24 Jan 1774. From gravestone.
  Date Source: Microfilm records of Pilgrim Reformed Church..
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Evans, son of ?? Evans and Catharina ?? 'Caty'.
• Death*: Catherine died on 19 Oct 1842 at age 68. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Daniel Evans

• Birth*: Daniel was born on 28 Aug 1773.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Margaret Sink or Zinck, daughter of Johannes Sink or Zink or Zinck, Sr. 'John' and Sybilla Magdalena Myers 'Magdalena'.
• Death*: Daniel died on 9 Mar 1841 at age 67. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans

• Biography*: Sybilla? Gravestone has Scivvilla.
• Birth*: Sevele was born on 15 Sep 1798.
• Marriage*: She married David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce, son of Johannes Kuntz or Kuntz or Kounts or Koonts and Dorothea Clodfelter 'Dorothy', on 5 Apr 1835 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Sevele died on 18 Jan 1874 at age 75. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Arnold, Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Andrew Jackson Koontz or Koonts

CSA Record.

CSA Record.

• Biography*: 1860 US Census, Davidson County, NC, Household #455/461.
  Name Birth Date Occup.
  Andrew Koonts 1836 Farmer
  America 1840 Dmst.
  Mary 1859 ( 9 months old) [Mary Jane]
  
  He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 48th NC Troops, Co. H. Rank - Private. He was killed in the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD, also called the Battle of Antietam. The Roster of NC Troops (1861-1865), states that Private A. J. Koontz "was shoot through the head while bravely advancing on the enemy."
• Birth*: Andrew was born on 24 Jan 1836. Date Reference: Bible record.
• Marriage*: He married America E. Hedrick, daughter of Casper Hedrick and Leah ??, on 27 Jan 1859 at NC.
• Death*: Andrew died on 17 Sep 1862 at Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD, at age 26. Died in the Civil War; his first battle. Battle of Sharpsburg, MD.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Hagerstown, Washington County, MD. On the stone at Washington Confederate Cemetery..

Parents:

America E. Hedrick

• Biography*: She petitioned for the Years Support Allowance 1 Dec., 1862 Term of Court. Andrew Jackson Koonts' half brother, Michael Koonts, became Administrator of Andrew's Estate.
• Birth*: America was born on 8 Nov 1839 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Andrew Jackson Koontz or Koonts, son of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans, on 27 Jan 1859 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Burrell C. Gobble, son of Godfrey Gobble and Sophia Cope, on 24 Apr 1867 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: America died on 2 Aug 1925 at age 85.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Catherine Magdalene Koontz

Catherine [Koontz] [Taylor] Koontz.
Picture Source: janna138

Gravestone

• Biography*: Moved from NC to Butler County, KS on 20 Dec., 1869. She moved to Butler County, KS after the Civil War.
• Birth*: Catherine was born on 24 Mar 1837 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Travis? Travers Taylor, son of William A. Taylor and Mary ??, on 30 Aug 1852 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce, son of Andrew Koontz or Kuntz, Sr. and Magdaline or Magdeline or Magdalene Hedrick, on 4 Aug 1865 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: Catherine Magdalene Koontz lived on 1 Mar 1885 at Osawatomie, Miami County, KS, 1885 Census
  Listed as Catharin Koontz.
• Death*: Catherine died on 12 May 1911 at LaCygne, Linn County, KS, at age 74. Near.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lane, Linn County, KS. Friends Cemetery, 3 miles east of.

Parents:

Travis? Travers Taylor

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A, 42nd NC Troops, Co. A. Rank - Private.
• Birth*: Travis? was born in 1829.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Magdalene Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans, on 30 Aug 1852 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Travis? died on 14 Dec 1862 at Petersburg, VA. Died in a hospital during the Civil War.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Petersburg, VA. Blandwood Blandford? Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary Albertine Koontz

• Birth*: Mary was born on 27 Jan 1841.
• Marriage*: She married Peter Wesley Bylerly, son of Peter Byerly and Polly Loman, on 30 Sep 1861.
• Marriage*: She married Christian Sowers, son of John Michael Sowers , Jr. 'Michael' and Elizabeth Sink or Zincke 'Bettie', on 6 Aug 1867.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jul 1927 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
• Death*: Mary died on 19 Jul 1927 at age 86. From gravestone.

Parents:

Peter Wesley Bylerly

• Biography*: Sixth son.
  
  He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., Company H, 48th Regiment, captured in the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD, died the next day, 18 Sep., 1862, of wounds received in the battle or of injuries received while trying to escape from his captors.
• Birth*: Peter was born say 1832.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Albertine Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans, on 30 Sep 1861.
• Death*: Peter died on 18 Sep 1862 at Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD. Killed in the Civil War..
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Christian Sowers

• Biography*: He served in the Civil War, C.S.A., enlisting at age 25 in Co. I, 42nd Regiment, the same regiment in which his three brothers, Felix, Jacob, and Michael served. He served until Oct., 1864. Rank - Private. He inherited the homeplace and lived there with his family until his death in 1914.
• Birth*: Christian was born on 24 Aug 1846.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Albertine Koontz, daughter of David Koontz or Koonts or Kountz or Koonce and Sevele or Scivilla Magdalena? Magdelena Evans, on 6 Aug 1867.
• Death*: Christian died on 15 Feb 1914 at Davidson County, NC, at age 67. From gravestone. 15 Dec., 1914?.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Dec 1914 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Claudia Magdalena Sowers

• Birth*: Claudia was born.
• Marriage*: She married John Link.
• Death*: Claudia died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Walter Irvin Sowers

• Biography*: He and his wife lived in the homeplace until 1914, when they sold it to Numa Leonard. Walter and Ruth Sowers moved to Lexington, NC where Walter was employed with Grimes Mill.
• Birth*: Walter was born on 24 Aug 1874.
• Marriage*: He married Ruth L. Everhart, daughter of Lafayette Everhart 'Fate' and Nancy Lavina Hinkle.
• Death*: Walter died on 21 Sep 1951 at age 77.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Mary Jane Hedrick Koontz

Gravestone

• Birth*: Mary was born on 7 Sep 1859.
• Marriage*: She married George Washington Foster, son of John Murphy Foster and Comfort Ann Orrell, circa 1881.
• Death*: Mary died on 13 Apr 1914 at age 54.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Burrell C. Gobble

• Biography*: He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 42nd, NC Troops, Co. A. Rank - Private. 1870 US Census, Davidson County, NC, Tyro Township. #158 Name Age Gobble, Burrell 23 America 27 Banny 2 Martha 1 Hedrick, Leah 63 [Mother of America E.] Koontz, Mary 10 [Daughter of Andrew J. Koontz and America Hedrick].
• Birth*: Burrell was born on 8 Dec 1846.
• Marriage*: He married America E. Hedrick, daughter of Casper Hedrick and Leah ??, on 24 Apr 1867 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Burrell died on 8 Nov 1930 at Davidson County, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Nov 1930 at Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Koonts

Gravestone

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 4 May 1832.
• Marriage*: She married Casper Koonts, son of David Koonts , Sr. and Barbara Barbary? Hedrick, on 17 Mar 1853 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Lanning, son of Joseph Lanning and Roseanna Smith, on 15 Aug 1866.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 18 Apr 1922 at age 89.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Reeds Crossroads, Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Casper Koonts

Grave Marker

• Biography*: First cousin to his wife. He enlisted in the C.S.A. on 15 July, 1862
  
  
  He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 15th NC Troops, Co. K. Rank - Private.
• Birth*: Casper was born on 15 Sep 1829 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Koonts, daughter of George Koonts or Koontz, Sr. and Mary Leonard 'Polly', on 17 Mar 1853 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Casper died on 25 Feb 1863 at Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC, at age 33. Of typhoid fever during the battle at Goldsboro.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Goldsboro, Wayne County, NC. Willow Dale Cemetery.

Parents:

George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes'

• Biography*: Lived in Welcome, NC
  
  
  Occupation: Farmer.
• Birth*: George was born on 10 Jun 1856 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil', daughter of Jeremiah Biesecker 'J.J' 'Jerry' and Anna Mundorff Mundroff? Mondorf? 'Annie', on 19 Nov 1882 at Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1935 at Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery.
• Death*: George died on 27 Oct 1935 at age 79.

Parents:

Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil'

• Biography*: Lived in Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: Lillie was born on 7 May 1866 at PA.
• Marriage*: She married George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes', son of Casper Koonts and Elizabeth Koonts, on 19 Nov 1882 at Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Nov 1950 at Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery.
• Death*: Lillie died on 15 Nov 1950 at Welcome, Davidson County, NC, at age 84.

Parents:

?? Koontz

• Birth*: ?? was born circa 1883.
• Death*: ?? died. In infancy..
• Burial*: An unknown person body was buried.

Parents:

Lena Lillie? May Mae? Koontz 'Doll'

• Birth*: Lena was born on 13 Nov 1884 at Arcadia, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Goss Finch, son of Samuel Finch and Eliza Jane Gilchrist.
• Marriage*: She married C. Sidney Craver.
• Residence*: She resided in 1920 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Feb 1974.
• Death*: Lena died on 20 Feb 1974 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, at age 89.
• Name-Comm: Her common name was Doll.

Parents:

Walter Goss Finch

• Residence: He resided in 1880 at Henderson, Granville County, NC.
• Birth*: Walter was born on 20 Sep 1882 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lena Lillie? May Mae? Koontz 'Doll', daughter of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil'.
• Residence*: He resided in 1920 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.
• Death*: Walter died on 7 Jan 1943 at Davidson County, NC, at age 60. 1942?.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

C. Sidney Craver

• Birth*: C. was born.
• Marriage*: He married Lena Lillie? May Mae? Koontz 'Doll', daughter of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil'.
• Death*: C. died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Victoria M. Koontz 'Mittie'

• Birth*: Victoria was born on 5 Jan 1886.
• Marriage*: She married George H. Thomas , Sr. Thomason?.
• Death*: Victoria died on 10 Oct 1970 at age 84.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Oct 1970.

Parents:

George H. Thomas , Sr. Thomason?

• Biography*: From Ohio.
  
  
  
• Birth*: George was born on 23 Jul 1887.
• Marriage*: He married Victoria M. Koontz 'Mittie', daughter of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil'.
• Death*: George died on 6 Feb 1970 at age 82.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Feb 1970.

John Harrison Koontz

• Biography*: From Welcome, NC.
• Birth*: John was born on 29 Oct 1889 at Welcome, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mamie Estella Everhart, daughter of James Erastus Everhart , Sr. 'Erastus' 'Rass' and Louvinia Elizabeth Latham 'Lula' 'Lou', on 18 Jan 1911.
• Marriage*: He married Lucie Leora Owen 'Leora', daughter of John David Owen and Martha Elizabeth Snider, on 4 Jan 1969.
• Death*: John died on 9 Sep 1969 at age 79. 1971?.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church cemetery.

Parents:

Mamie Estella Everhart

• Birth*: Mamie was born on 3 Nov 1892.
• Marriage*: She married John Harrison Koontz, son of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil', on 18 Jan 1911.
• Death*: Mamie died on 27 Oct 1962 at age 69.

Parents:

Fred Douglas Koontz

• Birth*: Fred was born on 19 Aug 1890.
• Marriage*: He married Lillie Maude Leonard 'Maude', daughter of Preston J. rod Leonard and Laura Corl, on 30 Jul 1914.
• Burial*: His body was buried in May 1963.
• Death*: Fred died on 17 May 1963 at age 72.

Parents:

Lillie Maude Leonard 'Maude'

• Birth*: Lillie was born on 8 May 1897.
• Marriage*: She married Fred Douglas Koontz, son of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil', on 30 Jul 1914.
• Death*: Lillie died on 11 Jul 1969 at age 72.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jul 1969.

Parents:

Charles Alexander Koontz 'Charlie'

• Biography*: Lived in Davidson County, NC
  
  He attended Trinity College, now Duke University, and taught in many schools in the surrounding communities. He operated, with his sons, a cotton gin and a saw mill. He helped found Center Methodist Church, Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: Charles was born on 23 Oct 1864 at Arnold, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Bessie Lee Heitman, daughter of William Augustus Heitman and Martha Caroline Tussey, on 16 Apr 1889 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Charles died on 17 May 1951 at age 86.
• Burial*: His body was buried in May 1951 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Bessie Lee Heitman

• Birth*: Bessie was born on 20 Jun 1874.
• Marriage*: She married Charles Alexander Koontz 'Charlie', son of Michael Koontz 'Mike' and Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie', on 16 Apr 1889 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Bessie died on 13 Jul 1931 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 57. Died of burns from scalding water. Lexington Hospital..
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Jul 1931 at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

William Augustus Heitman

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• Biography*: He built his house called Popular Grove.
  He was a schoolmaster who taught at the Arnold Academy, established in 1891, in the village of Arnold, Davidson County, NC.
  
  Occupation: Furniture maker.
• Birth*: William was born on 28 May 1837 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Caroline Tussey, daughter of Gersham Gershman? Gershum? Tussey and Catharine Lopp, on 7 Nov 1857.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Hardy in 1904.
• Death*: William died on 30 May 1910 at Davidson County, NC, at age 73.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Leonard Road.

Parents:

Martha Caroline Tussey

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• Birth*: Martha was born on 28 Aug 1838 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Augustus Heitman, son of Rev. Henry Newton Heitman and Eve McCrary, on 7 Nov 1857.
• Death*: Martha died on 30 May 1901 at Davidson County, NC, at age 62.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Leonard Road.

Parents:

Lucie Leora Owen 'Leora'

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• Biography*: From Southmont, NC.
  
  
  
• Birth*: Lucie was born on 6 May 1897 at Southmont, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Warfford, son of George Warfford and Amanda Jane Fry, on 28 Dec 1915.
• Marriage*: She married John Harrison Koontz, son of George Wesley Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil', on 4 Jan 1969.
• Residence*: She resided circa 1980 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Lucie died on 17 Nov 1988 at age 91.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Cotton Grove, Davidson County, NC. Stoner's Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Parents:

Melvin Alton Koontz

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• Biography*: Melvin Alton Koontz, age 85 of Rockwell, passed away Sunday morning at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
  
  Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Rev. Danny Sams officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night from 6:00 until 8:30 pm January 1, 2016 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
  
  Melvin was born in Davidson County on October 13, 1930 to Emmanuel Whitson and Sara Jane Everson Koontz. Melvin earned his Associate Degree in engineering from the Institute of Technology. Melvin was a retired elevator inspector with the US Government and was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. and later worked with the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. He was lead guitarist in his band “Melvin Koontz and The New Country Sounds”, member of Astronomy Club, member of GPAA Matthew/Kannapolis Chapter of Gold Prospectors Association, an avid hunter and member of Currituck Hunt Club, member of the NRA and the AMVETS. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pauline Lomax, Mildred Snider, Florence Koontz and Edna Morgan; brothers, Robert Koontz, Earl “Jack” Koontz and Walter Alvin “Abby” Koontz.
  
  Melvin is survived by his daughters, Sheena Beaver (Charles) of Kannapolis and Vickie Carter (Keith) of Spencer; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Burkhart (Gary) of Lexington and Arlene Hedrick (Ernest) of Tyro; brother, Gray Koontz (Judy) of Linwood and special members of the New Country Sounds and special friends, Marlene Kennedy, Bud Moose, Brady Reavis and Kenny Bost.
  
  Memorials made be made to the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144.
• Birth*: Melvin was born on 13 Oct 1930 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in Apr 2009 at Rockwell, NC.
• Death*: He died on 27 Dec 2015 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, at age 85.

Parents:

James Erastus Everhart , Sr. 'Erastus' 'Rass'

• Name-Comm: His common name was Erastus.
• Birth*: James was born on 25 Jan 1871.
• Marriage*: He married Louvinia Elizabeth Latham 'Lula' 'Lou', daughter of John Latham and Cornelia Elizabeth Leonard 'Elizabeth', circa 1891.
• Death*: James died on 8 Dec 1955 at age 84.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Louvinia Elizabeth Latham 'Lula' 'Lou'

• Birth*: Louvinia was born on 11 Feb 1873.
• Marriage*: She married James Erastus Everhart , Sr. 'Erastus' 'Rass' circa 1891.
• Death*: Louvinia died on 26 Mar 1941 at age 68.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Ira Ward Everhart

• Birth*: Ira was born on 8 Apr 1918 at Lexington, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Frances Swing 'Frances', daughter of Robert Lee Swing and Minnie Idora Hedrick.
• Death*: Ira Ward Everhart died on 13 Jun 2000 at Davidson County, NC, at age 82.

Parents:

Walter Howard Everhart 'Walt'

• Birth*: Walter was born on 20 Dec 1894.
• Marriage*: He married Emma Pauline Beeker.
• Death*: Walter died on 19 Jun 1990 at age 95.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Emanuel Gray Koontz , Sr. 'Gray'

• Biography*: Emanuel Gray Koontz, age 83 of Simerson Road, Linwood passed Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Glen Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
  
  A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Madison Heights Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 until 2:00 pm Tuesday and at other times at the home.
  
  Gray was born in Davidson County, October 15, 1932 to Emanuel Whitson and Sara Jane Everson Koontz. He was a carpenter and retired from Orrells Food Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Koontz; sisters, Pauline Lomax, Mildred Snider, Florence Koontz and Edna Morgan; brothers, Robert Koontz, Earl “Jack” Koontz, Walter Alvin “Abby” Koontz and Melvin Alton Koontz.
  
  Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Julia “Judy” Hand Koontz of the home; daughters, Cathy Koontz Koonts (Craig) of Lexington, Teresa Koontz (Donnie Burton) of Advance and Tonya Koontz Crisp of Lexington; sons, Emanuel Gray Koontz, Jr. of Salisbury and Terry Wayne Koontz (Rachel Cable) of Lexington; one stepson, Dennis Hamilton (Tessa) of Mocksville; 2 stepdaughters, Tammy Hege (Tracy), and Bonita Sink (Mike); 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carol Burkhart (Gary) of Lexington and Arlene Hedrick (Ernest) of Tyro.
• Birth*: Emanuel was born on 15 Oct 1932 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence: He lived in Apr 2009 at Churchland, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in Dec 2015 at Linwood, NC.
• Death*: He died on 7 May 2016 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davison County, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Parents:

Carl Burnis Bernace? Everhart

• Birth*: Carl was born on 17 Oct 1907.
• Marriage*: He married Lettie Sharpe, daughter of Garner Garnie? Reid Sharpe and Cora Edna Young.
• Death*: Carl Burnis Bernace? Everhart died on 26 Jan 2001 at age 93.

Parents:

Addie Mae Everhart

• Birth*: Addie was born on 22 Jan 1899.
• Marriage*: She married William James Leonard.
• Death*: Addie died on 18 Jun 1988 at age 89.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

William James Leonard

• Birth*: William was born say 1898.
• Marriage*: He married Addie Mae Everhart, daughter of James Erastus Everhart , Sr. 'Erastus' 'Rass' and Louvinia Elizabeth Latham 'Lula' 'Lou'.
• Death*: William died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Gilbert Thayer Newsom

• Birth*: Gilbert was born.
• Death*: Gilbert died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Zella Pearl Everhart

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• Biography*: She went to work at the Lexington Shirt Company in 1934 as a presser and was later a supervisor with the Manhattan Shirt Company in Lexington, NC until her retirement in 1967.
• Birth*: Zella was born on 15 May 1903.
• Marriage*: She married Paul Sowers, son of Martin Luther Sowers and Mary Lola Wagner or Wagoner 'Lola', on 5 Dec 1924.
• Death*: Zella died on 14 Jul 1990 at age 87.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Paul Sowers

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• Biography*: They lived in the homeplace on Center Church Road, Arnold, Davidson County, NC. He helped his father on the farm, and after WW II began, went with several other Welcome, NC men to Durham, NC to work weekdays on constructing Camp Butner. He worked for the Standard Oil Company building the Plantation Pipeline and in 1944 was employed with the Lexington Water Plant until his retirement.
• Birth*: Paul was born on 20 Jul 1902.
• Marriage*: He married Zella Pearl Everhart, daughter of James Erastus Everhart , Sr. 'Erastus' 'Rass' and Louvinia Elizabeth Latham 'Lula' 'Lou', on 5 Dec 1924.
• Death*: Paul died on 25 Feb 1987 at age 84.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

John Andrew Sink

• Birth*: John was born on 24 Dec 1877 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Ida Jane Alexander, daughter of Jessie R. Alexander and Amanda Elizabeth Tysinger, on 2 Sep 1910 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 6 Nov 1946 at age 68. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Charles Alpheus Sink

• Birth*: Charles was born on 14 Jul 1871.
• Marriage*: He married Lillie May Leonard on 8 Aug 1892.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1936 at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Calvary UCC Cemetery.
• Death*: Charles died on 30 Aug 1936 at age 65.

Parents:

William Erastus Sink 'Will'

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• Birth*: William was born on 27 Apr 1867 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Julia Ella Conrad, daughter of Adam Henderson Conrad 'Ab' and Marcilla Marcella? Grimes 'Siller', on 11 Nov 1892 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: William died on 11 Feb 1931 at Winston-Salem, NC, at age 63.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Salem, NC. Salem City Cemetery.

Parents:

Thomas Herman Sink 'Tom'

• Birth*: Thomas was born on 14 Apr 1880.
• Marriage*: He married Clara Belle Beard, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Beard and Lucinda Jane Long 'Lucy', on 5 Jan 1907 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Thomas died on 14 Feb 1960 at age 79. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Midway, Davidson County, NC. Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hwy. 52, North of Lexington.

Parents:

David Lee Sink 'Lee'

• Birth*: David was born on 9 May 1869 at Davidson County, NC.
• Baptism: He was baptized at Davidson County, NC, on 22 Aug 1869. Religion:. Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
• Marriage*: He married Carrie Bell Myers on 25 Sep 1892 at Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Sep 1933 at Davidson County, NC. Mount Tabor UCC Cemetery.
• Death*: David died on 18 Sep 1933 at age 64.

Parents:

Agnes Elizabeth Sink 'Elizabeth' 'Betty' 'Bettie?

• Birth*: Agnes was born on 7 Oct 1862.
• Marriage*: She married Charles Henry Edinger or Eddinger, son of William Mack Eddinger or Edinger, Sr. 'Billy' and Mariah Schuyler or Shuler, on 21 Sep 1893 at Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in 1945 at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Rich Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
• Death*: Agnes died on 2 Nov 1945 at age 83.

Parents:

Charles Henry Edinger or Eddinger

• Birth*: Charles was born on 22 Apr 1865.
• Marriage*: He married Agnes Elizabeth Sink 'Elizabeth' 'Betty' 'Bettie?, daughter of Matthias Sink 'Tice' and Christena Jane Bowers 'Crissie', on 21 Sep 1893 at Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1898 at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Rich Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
• Death*: Charles died on 31 Jul 1898 at age 33.

Parents:

Sally Lucretia Sink 'Lou' Lula?

• Birth*: Sally was born on 5 Feb 1873.
• Marriage*: She married John H. Holmes on 6 Apr 1889 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Sally died on 27 Feb 1931 at age 58.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

John H. Holmes

• Birth*: John was born on 3 Dec 1873.
• Marriage*: He married Sally Lucretia Sink 'Lou' Lula?, daughter of Matthias Sink 'Tice' and Christena Jane Bowers 'Crissie', on 6 Apr 1889 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 24 Dec 1952 at age 79.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC. Salem Morav. Cemetery.