Journal Report



Generation Eight



187. George Wesley8 Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' (Casper7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). George was born on 10 Jun 1856 in Davidson County, NC. 10 Jun., 1857? west of Lexington on old Hwy. 64. He married Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil' 19 Nov., 1882 in Davidson County, NC,. Date Source: From marriage record.

Married by Joseph Whirlow, J.P.. Witnesses: Moses Sledge, Henry Sledge, George Smith.
George died on 27 Oct 1935 at age 79. His body was interred in 1935 in Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery.

Lived in Welcome, NC


Occupation: Farmer.

Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil.' Lillie was born 7 May, 1866 in PA. Lillie died 15 Nov., 1950. Her body was interred in Nov 1950 in Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery. Lived in Davidson County, NC.
Children of George Wesley8 Koontz or Koonts 'Wes' and Lillie Mae Biesecker 'Lil' were as follows:

188. David Hamilton8 Koontz (Casper7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). David was born on 26 Oct 1859. He married Eliza Sarah Sowers on 13 Feb 1889. David died on 17 Mar 1937 at age 77. His body was interred in Mar 1937 Center Methodist Church Cemetery.
In the 1880 Census he lists his age as 20 (born 1860). In the 1900 Census he lists his age as 40 (born 1860).
Eliza Sarah Sowers. Eliza was born on 30 Dec 1868. Eliza died on 27 Dec 1945 at age 76. Her body was interred. Lived in Davidson County, NC


Name reference - marriage record has Eliza Sowers..

Children of David Hamilton8 Koontz and Eliza Sarah Sowers were as follows:

189. Philip A.8 Koontz or Koonts (Casper7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Philip was born on 21 Sep 1861. from gravestone. He married Lucy Leonard on 23 Dec 1886 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: Alfred Leonard, G. W. Koonts, Anna F. Koonts from marriage record. By H. Helmstetler, J.P., at J.P.'s residence. Philip died on 17 Mar 1940 at age 78. from gravestone. His body was interred in Mar 1940 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Lived in Davidson County, NC


Name reference - Marriage record has P. A. Koonts..

Lucy Leonard. Lucy was born on 14 Aug 1871. from gravestone. Marriage record has born c.1869. Lucy died on 26 Jun 1942 at age 70. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1942 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road. Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Children of Philip A.8 Koontz or Koonts and Lucy Leonard were as follows:

190. David Franklin8 Everhart (Catherine?7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). David was born 29 Dec., 1855. He married Harmenia Phelps circa 1877. David died 12 Sep., 1943. His body was interred Beulah UCC Cemetery in Davidson County, NC.
Harmenia Phelps. Harmenia was born 24 Jul., 1858. Harmenia died 22 Dec., 1914. Her body was interred Beulah UCC Cemetery in Davidson County, NC.
Children of David Franklin8 Everhart and Harmenia Phelps were as follows:

191. Mary Drusilla? Drucilla8 Koontz 'Celia' (David7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Mary was born on 1 Feb 1862 in Davidson County, NC. She married Romulus F. Leatherman 'Rome' on 25 Nov 1886. Witness - Henry David Koonts. She married Lindsay Leonard on 21 Jul 1892 in Davidson County, NC. Mary died on 19 Oct 1949 in Davidson County, NC, at age 87. Her body was interred in Oct 1949.
Romulus F. Leatherman 'Rome.' Romulus was born on 19 May 1856. Romulus died on 9 May 1889 at age 32. His body was interred in May 1889 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
There were no children of Mary Drusilla? Drucilla8 Koontz 'Celia' and Romulus F. Leatherman 'Rome'.
Lindsay Leonard. Lindsay was born circa 1882. Lindsay died. His body was interred.
Children of Mary Drusilla? Drucilla8 Koontz 'Celia' and Lindsay Leonard were:

192. Henry David8 Koontz or Koonce (David7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Henry was born on 27 Jun 1864 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. He married Mary Callie Michael 'Callie' on 15 Nov 1888 in Davidson County, NC,. Guardian:H. H. Michael. Wit.: G. W. Young, H. H. Michael, M. M. from marriage record. By J. H. Hogan, J.P., at J.P.'s residence. Henry died on 29 Jun 1890 in Davidson County, NC, at age 26. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1890 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Mary Callie Michael 'Callie.' Mary was born on 14 Sep 1871 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married Henry Clay Michael 'Clay' after 1888. Mary died on 17 Nov 1926 at age 55. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Nov 1926 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery. Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Children of Henry David8 Koontz or Koonce and Mary Callie Michael 'Callie' were:

193. Charles Gilbert8 Koontz 'Charlie' (David7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Charles was born on 20 Jul 1867 in Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Mary Ellen Young on 26 Jan 1892 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC,. Date and Place Source: Marriage record. By J. A. Young, J.P.

Note: Wit.: J. F. Koonts, J. L. Snider, F. L. Young.
He married Irsla Angress Pickett on 21 Jul 1901 in Davidson County, NC. Charles died on 27 Sep 1951 in Davidson County, NC, at age 84. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in 1951 in Davidson County, NC. Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Lived in Davidson County, NC.
Mary Ellen Young. Mary was born on 8 Aug 1876 in Davidson County, NC. Mary died on 11 Jul 1899 in Davidson County, NC, at age 22. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jul 1899 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road. Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Children of Charles Gilbert8 Koontz 'Charlie' and Mary Ellen Young all born in Davidson County, NC, were as follows:
Irsla Angress Pickett. Irsla was born 10 Apr., 1883 in Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. Irsla died 8 Mar., 1972 in Davidson County, NC,. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred in Mar 1972 in Davidson County, NC. Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery. Lived in Davidson County, NC.
Children of Charles Gilbert8 Koontz 'Charlie' and Irsla Angress Pickett all born in Davidson County, NC, were as follows:

194. Laura Frances8 Koonts or Koontz (David7, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Laura was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married Robert Jackson Leonard , Sr. 'Jackson' on 2 Mar 1889 in Davidson County, NC. Laura died on 10 Jun 1950 in Davidson County, NC, at age 80. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1950 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Robert Jackson Leonard , Sr. 'Jackson.' Robert was born on 30 Jun 1867. from gravestone. Robert died on 13 Jan 1941 at age 73. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jan 1941 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road. His common name was Jackson.
Children of Laura Frances8 Koonts or Koontz and Robert Jackson Leonard , Sr. 'Jackson' were as follows:

195. Albert Lindsay8 Koontz (David7 Koonts, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Albert was born 19 Mar., 1874 in Davidson County, NC. He married Ila Roberta Sowers 25 Dec., 1902 in Davidson County, NC. He married Alice Mae Farabee 20 Mar., 1913 in Davidson County, NC. Albert died 3 Apr., 1947 in Davidson County, NC. His body was interred in Apr 1947 in Davidson County, NC (Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery, first burial of church.).
Ila Roberta Sowers. Ila was born on 12 Feb 1886. from gravestone. Ila died on 24 Apr 1910 at age 24. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Apr 1910 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Albert Lindsay8 Koontz and Ila Roberta Sowers were as follows:
Alice Mae Farabee. Alice was born 5 Jul., 1883. from gravestone. She married Joseph Lanning before 1910. Alice died 14 Nov., 1975. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Nov 1975 in Davidson County, NC. Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Albert Lindsay8 Koontz and Alice Mae Farabee were as follows:

196. Martha Roberta8 Koonts 'Bertie' (Elizabeth7 Koontz, David6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Martha was born on 21 Jan 1868. from gravestone. She married Alfred Webster Monroe Sink 'Web' on 1 Apr 1891. Martha died on 31 Aug 1895 at age 27. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1895 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Alfred Webster Monroe Sink 'Web.' Alfred was born on 30 Dec 1869. from gravestone. He married Amanda Caroline Leonard 'Mandy' on 22 Feb 1899 in Davidson County, NC. Alfred died on 29 Nov 1944 at age 74. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1944 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Children of Martha Roberta8 Koonts 'Bertie' and Alfred Webster Monroe Sink 'Web' both born in Davidson County, NC, were as follows:

197. John Franklin8 Koonts or Koontz or Koonce (Elizabeth7 Koontz, David6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). John was born 25 Jul., 1869. from gravestone. He married Lennie? Linnie F. Shupe. No children. He married Susan Smith 'Susie' 23 Mar., 1893 in Davidson County, NC,. from marriage record. John died 4 May, 1938. from gravestone. His body was interred May, 1938 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Lennie? Linnie F. Shupe. Lennie? was born on 28 Oct 1877. from gravestone. Lennie? died on 6 Jun 1955 at age 77. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1955 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
There were no children of John Franklin8 Koonts or Koontz or Koonce and Lennie? Linnie F. Shupe.
Susan Smith 'Susie.' Susan was born circa 1874. Susan died. Her body was interred. Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Children of John Franklin8 Koonts or Koontz or Koonce and Susan Smith 'Susie' were as follows:

198. Mack Webster8 Koonts or Koontz (Elizabeth7 Koontz, David6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Mack was born on 12 Dec 1871. from gravestone. He married Mary Bessie Tecora Sink 'Bessie' on 12 Apr 1900 in Davidson County, NC,. from marriage record. Mack died on 28 May 1951 at age 79. from gravestone. His body was interred in May 1951 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Lived in High Point, NC.



Mary Bessie Tecora Sink 'Bessie.' Mary was born on 18 Oct 1880. from gravestone. Mary died on 21 Apr 1961 at age 80. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Apr 1961 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150. Lived in High Point, NC.
Children of Mack Webster8 Koonts or Koontz and Mary Bessie Tecora Sink 'Bessie' were as follows:

199. Jacob Ross8 Koonts 'Ross' (Elizabeth7 Koontz, David6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Jacob was born on 28 Feb 1874 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Bible record has 26 Feb., 1874. He married Celia Leonard on 17 Mar 1898. Wit.: B. W. Koonts, J. L. Snider, A. W. Sink from marriage record. By J. R. Michael, J.P., at residence of J.P. Jacob died on 12 Feb 1928 at age 53. from gravestone. His body was interred in Feb 1928 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Celia Leonard. Celia was born on 4 Oct 1878 in Davidson County, NC. from Bible record. Celia died on 29 Jul 1968 at age 89. From gravestone. Bible record has 19 Jul., 1968. Her body was interred in 1968 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150. Lived in Davidson County, NC


Name reference - marriage record has Celia Leonard..

Children of Jacob Ross8 Koonts 'Ross' and Celia Leonard were as follows:

200. Bannie Lee8 Koonts or Koontz (Elizabeth7 Koontz, David6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Bannie was born 10 Oct., 1879. from gravestone. She married Fred Lee Koonts or Koontz 17 Jan., 1901 in Davidson County, NC,. Date Source: from Bible record. Bannie died 2 Jun., 1964. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1964 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
Lived in Lexington, NC.
Fred Lee Koonts or Koontz. Fred was born 4 Jul., 1881. Date Source: from gravestone. Fred died on 24 May 1967. Date Source: from gravestone. His body was interred May, 1967 in Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150. Lived in Lexington, NC.
Children of Bannie Lee8 Koonts or Koontz and Fred Lee Koonts or Koontz were as follows:

201. Jacob L.8 Koonts , Jr. (Jacob7, David6, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Jacob was born on 12 Jun 1875. from gravestone. He married Emma M. Lanning on 10 Jan 1895. Jacob died on 16 Feb 1938 at age 62. from gravestone. His body was interred in Feb 1938 Reeds Baptist Church in Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.
Name reference - Gravestone has Jacob L. Koonts..
Emma M. Lanning. Emma was born on 24 Dec 1874. from gravestone. Emma died on 25 Apr 1939 at age 64. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1939 Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.
Children of Jacob L.8 Koonts , Jr. and Emma M. Lanning were as follows:

202. David Jackson8 Koonce or Koonts (Henry7 Koontz, George6 Koonts, Mikle5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). David was born circa 1870. He married Maggie F. Michael 22 Oct., 1891 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: Job Perryman, John F. Koonts, R. F. Honeycutt from marriage record. By H. H. Helmstetler, J.P. at J.P's office By H. H. Helmstetler, JP, at JP office, wit.: Job Perryman, John F. Koonts, R. F. Honeycut. He married Mattie T. Melton 20 Apr., 1895 in Davidson County, NC,. By Bennett Nooe, JP, at Cotton Factory, wit.: B. B. Robbins, A. L. Pickard, S. C. Craven. He married Luelle Louella? Snider 18 Dec., 1898 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: J. O. Wagoner, J. A. Easter, Della Qualls from marriage record. By Rev. C. A. Pickens, at Robert Kindley's By Rev. C. A. Pickens, at Robert Kindley's, wit.: J. O. Wagner, J. A. Easter, Della Qualls. David died. His body was interred.
Lived in High Point, NC and Davidson County, NC.


He resided in Davidson County, NC.

Maggie F. Michael. Maggie was born circa 1875. Maggie died. Her body was interred. Lived in Davidson County, NC.


She resided in Davidson County, NC.

There were no children of David Jackson8 Koonce or Koonts and Maggie F. Michael.
Mattie T. Melton. Mattie died. Her body was interred. She resided in Davidson County, NC.
Children of David Jackson8 Koonce or Koonts and Mattie T. Melton were as follows:
Luelle Louella? Snider. Luelle was born circa 1876. Luelle died. Her body was interred. Lived in Davidson County, NC


Name reference - Marriage has Luella Snider..
She resided in Davidson County, NC.

Children of David Jackson8 Koonce or Koonts and Luelle Louella? Snider were as follows:

203. Robert Jackson8 Leonard , Sr. 'Jackson' (Casper7, George6, Maria5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Robert was born on 30 Jun 1867. from gravestone. He married Laura Frances Koonts or Koontz on 2 Mar 1889 in Davidson County, NC. Robert died on 13 Jan 1941 at age 73. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jan 1941 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
His common name was Jackson.
Laura Frances Koonts or Koontz. Laura was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Laura died on 10 Jun 1950 in Davidson County, NC, at age 80. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1950 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Robert Jackson8 Leonard , Sr. 'Jackson' and Laura Frances Koonts or Koontz were as follows:

204. Lucy8 Leonard (Casper7, George6, Maria5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz, Johan3, Nicolaus2, Hans1). Lucy was born on 14 Aug 1871. from gravestone. Marriage record has born c.1869. She married Philip A. Koontz or Koonts on 23 Dec 1886 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: Alfred Leonard, G. W. Koonts, Anna F. Koonts from marriage record. By H. Helmstetler, J.P., at J.P.'s residence. Lucy died on 26 Jun 1942 at age 70. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1942 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Philip A. Koontz or Koonts. Philip was born on 21 Sep 1861. from gravestone. Philip died on 17 Mar 1940 at age 78. from gravestone. His body was interred in Mar 1940 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road. Lived in Davidson County, NC


Name reference - Marriage record has P. A. Koonts..

Children of Lucy8 Leonard and Philip A. Koontz or Koonts were as follows:

205. Annie8 Leonard (Casper7, George6, Maria5 Koontz, Johannes4 Kuntz,