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Generation Five



1860 census

1870 census
24. Daniel Thomas⁵ Regan , Sr. (Susan⁴, Elizabeth³ Wishart, Jonathan?², William¹). Daniel was born in 1840 at Robeson County, NC. Per 1860 Census, Service records. Range June 1840 to Sept. 6, 1840. He married Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah' on 13 Mar 1859. Marriage license was issued on 10 Mar., 1859. Married by James Humphrey, J.P. He married Melvina E. Thornton on 13 Feb 1864. Ref. - Marriage & Death Records from Wilmington Newspapers 1860 to 1864

Daniel left Melvina and child. Daniel died circa 1900 at ?Moultrie, Ga. Circa 1900 to 1910. Or circa 1910. His body was interred.
Occupation: Farmer, Steam Boat Captain.

6 SEP., 1861.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. On Roll for - 6 Sept., to 31 Dec., 1861. Enlisted when - 6 Sep., 1861. Where - Lumberton. By whom - Capt. C. Godivin. Period - 1 year. Present or absent - present.

Name: Daniel Regan ,
Residence: Robeson County, North Carolina
Enlistment Date: 06 September 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 141 141
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 September 1861 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 06 September 1861.
Transferred Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 03 August 1863
Transferred in on 03 August 1863.

7 SEP., 1861.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Roll of Honor. Private Daniel Regans, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. County - Robeson. Date of entrance into service - 7 Sep., 1861 Age - 21 Vol. or Conscript - Vol. Remarks - Transferred July, 1863 to Engineer Corps.

MAY, 1862.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. On Roll for - May and June, 1862. Enlisted when - 6 Sep., 1861. Where - Lumberton. By whom - C. Godivin. Period - 1 year. Last paid by whom - R. Steagall. To what time - 31 Dec., 186 Present or absent - present. Remarks - Enlistment extended for 2 years, 3 May, 1862. Bounty due $50.

9 MAY, 1862.
Confederate Archives, Chapter 6, File # 282, page 33. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: C.S.A. General Military Hospital, No. 4, Wilmington, NC, register. Private Dan Riggens, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC. disease - Contusis? [bruise?] Post Office - Lumberton, NC Returned to duty - 9 May, 1862.

JAN., 1863.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC on Muster Roll for Jan. and Feb, 1863. Enlisted - 6 Sep., 1861 where - Lumberton by whom - C. Godevin period - War last paid by whom - Due from enlistment present or absent - present Remarks - Daily extra pay.

MAR., 1863.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Company Muster Roll. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC On Muster Roll for - March and April, 1863. Enlisted - 6 Sep., 1861 where - Lumberton by whom - C. Godevin period - War. last paid by whom - Maj. Erivin to what time - 28 Feb., 1863. present or absent - present.

1 JUL., 1863.
Confederate Archives, Chapter 5, File # 79, page 410. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Payments on Description Lists Register. Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC Period of Service from - 1 July, 1863 to 3 Aug., 1863. When paid 1 Dec., 1863. By whom - J. B. Huggins. Amount - $125.

3 AUG., 1863.
Confederate Archives. A copy is in the Regan Reference Books. The paper reads in part: Subject: Transferred. S.O. #12 Private Daniel Regan, Co. A, 31st Reg't, NC Dept. of NC. Maj. Gen. Whiting.

1870.
1870 Census, City of Wilmington, NC. The Census reads as follows: Block 602-809. Occupation - laborer. Birth year - 1841. He resided in 1860 at Robeson County, NC. 1860 census listed Daniel Regan with wife Moriah and son John N. Dwelling number 110, Lumberton Post Office. Both parents are listed as not being able to read or write. $75 value of personal estate. Farmer. He resided in Sep 1861 at Robeson County, NC. Civil War record. He resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. 1870 census, laborer, Dwelling 602, wife Melvina (born 1937), son John (born 1860), James (born 1862), Daniel T. (born 1867).
Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah.' Annie was born on 16 Oct 1827 at Robeson County?, NC. Annie died on 23 Jan 1864 at Robeson County, NC, at age 36. 1863? Her body was interred at Robeson County, NC. Tombstone in a garage in Red Springs (Broken).
Children of Daniel Thomas⁵ Regan , Sr. and Annie Anne? Mariah Powers 'Moriah' were as follows:

• +  44  i.   John Norment⁶ Regan John was born on 18 Dec 1859 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey on 22 Dec 1887 at Robeson County, NC. John died on 25 Jul 1932 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 72. Died in Lumberton Hospital. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in 1932 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95.


• +  45  ii.   James R. Regan 'Jim' James was born in 1860 at NC. Jul 1862? Date Source: Gravestone. He married Harriett Meares Barker? on 20 Jul 1883 at Robeson County, NC. Witnesses - D. B. Kinlaw, R. J. Patterson, J. A. Regan. James died in 1934. in Palatka, FL? Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95.


•     46  iii.   Alla Elizabeth Regan 'Bettie or Betty.' Alla was born on 10 Dec 1861. Date Source: Gravestone. Alla died on 22 Feb 1921 at age 59. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. Philadelphus Presbyterian Church cemetery.
  Headstone inscription, Philadelphus Presbyterian Church, near Red Springs, NC. 1921. Allah Elizabeth (Bettie) Regan, born Dec. 10, 1861, died Feb. 22, 1921. She was the only daughter of Daniel and Annie Mariah Powers Regan. Her mother died when she was an infant and she was taken by Neill and Caroline Buie and reared as one of their children. She lived for others never thinking of self. She was a consistent member of Philadelphus Presbyterian Church.
  
  No marriage. Reared by Neil(1814-1880) and Caroline Buie.

Melvina E. Thornton. Melvina was born in 1835 at NC. Date Source: Widow pension. 1870 census has born 1837. Melvina died. Her body was interred. Lived in Fayetteville, NC, 1864. 1870.

Occupation - seamstress. from Fayetteville, NC. She resided in 1850 at Brunswick County, NC. 1850 census, with parents, dwelling #211. She resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. 1870 census, listed as Melvine Regan. Dwelling #602, family #809, keeping house, $100 value of real estate.
Children of Daniel Thomas⁵ Regan , Sr. and Melvina E. Thornton were as follows:

•     47  i.   Isabel Freeman⁶ Regan. Isabel was born on 1 Dec 1864. Isabel died on 12 Jan 1865. One month, 13 days old. Her body was interred.


• +  48  ii.   Daniel Thomas Regan , Jr. 'Thomas' 'Tom' Daniel was born on 29 Dec 1869 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. He married Emma Lena Campbell on 11 Jan 1890 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. by Alex McThunn, witnesses - Mr. & Mrs. James Regan. Daniel died on 5 Oct 1915 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL, at age 45. His body was interred in Oct 1915 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL.

26. Josiah⁵ Ratley , Jr. 'Joseph' (Susan⁴ Regan, Elizabeth³ Wishart, Jonathan?², William¹). Josiah was born on 10 Nov 1844 at Robeson County, NC. He married Mary Jane Moore 'Pollie' on 22 Apr 1869. Married by Rev. Neill M. Ray, Minister of the Gospel. Josiah died on 30 Aug 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC, at age 85. Reported in the Burlington Daily Times, 3 Sep., 1930, newspaper '"St. Pauls - Joseph Ratley, 86, Confederate veteran.". His body was interred.
Joseph Ratley ,
Occupation: Laborer
Enlistment Date: 10 March 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 158
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 March 1862 at the age of 27
Enlisted in Company F, 51st Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 21 April 1862.

Birth date does not match - 1935 (age 27) versus 1944 (age 18)! He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC. 1850 Census. He resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. census. He resided in 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. census.
Mary Jane Moore 'Pollie.' Mary was born on 1 Dec 1847 at Robeson County, NC. Mary died on 10 Dec 1927 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC, at age 80. She resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. census.
Children of Josiah⁵ Ratley , Jr. 'Joseph' and Mary Jane Moore 'Pollie' were as follows:

•     49  i.   Charity Lee⁶ Ratley 'Cattie.' Charity was born on 29 Jan 1870 at Robeson County, NC. She married Theadore McLaughlin Edwards on 15 Nov 1914 at Robeson County, NC. Charity died on 1 Jun 1961 at Robeson County, NC, at age 91.
  She resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with parenst. She resided in 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with father.
  Theadore McLaughlin Edwards. Theadore died.


•     50  ii.   William P. Ratley 'Willie.' William was born on 30 Jun 1872. William died on 3 Nov 1948 at Robeson County, NC, at age 76.
  He resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with parenst. He resided in 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with father.


•     51  iii.   Joseph F. Ratley. Joseph was born on 4 Jan 1875 at Robeson County, NC. Joseph died on 9 Oct 1879 at Robeson County, NC, at age 4. His body was interred at Carlyle Family Cemetery at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC.


•     52  iv.   Daniel L. Ratley. Daniel was born on 2 May 1877 at Robeson County, NC. Daniel died on 10 Oct 1879 at Robeson County, NC, at age 2. His/her body was interred at Carlyle Family Cemetery at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC.


•     53  v.   John Malton Ratley. John was born on 26 Aug 1879 at Robeson County, NC. 1881 from 1920 census. John died on 15 Nov 1925 at Robeson County, NC, at age 46.
  He resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with parents.


•     54  vi.   Eleanor Ratley 'Ella.' Eleanor was born in 1894 at NC. from 1920 census. Eleanor died.
  She resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. She resided in 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. living with father.

27. Jonathan Shaw⁵ Ratley (Susan⁴ Regan, Elizabeth³ Wishart, Jonathan?², William¹). Jonathan was born on 23 Jul 1847 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. He married Mary Frances Townsend Carlyle Carlile? on 23 Jan 1872. By Rev. Elias Davis, a Baptist Minister in St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Jonathan died on 26 Nov 1914 at Robeson County, NC, at age 67. His body was interred at Old Carlyle Family Cemetery at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC.
He resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC. 1850 Census, living with parents. He resided in 1870 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. 1870 census. He resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. He resided in 1910 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC.
Mary Frances Townsend Carlyle Carlile? Mary was born on 23 Oct 1849 at Robeson County, NC. Mary died on 7 Jun 1909 at age 59. Her body was interred in 1909 at Old Carlyle Family Cemetery at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. Rozier, NC?. Carlyle Graveyard. 1850 Census has Mary Carliles. She resided in 1850 at Robeson County, NC. 1850 Census. She resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census.
Children of Jonathan Shaw⁵ Ratley and Mary Frances Townsend Carlyle Carlile? were as follows:

•     55  i.   Rose⁶ Ratley. Rose was born circa 1873. She married Hezzie Hayes. Rose died.
  Hezzie Hayes. Hezzie died.


• +  56  ii.   George David Ratley George was born on 18 May 1878 at Robeson County, NC. circa. 1 May 1879? May 1877? He married Mattie Irene Fisher circa 1902. George died on 5 Nov 1960 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC, at age 82.


• +  57  iii.   Bertha Jane Ratley Bertha was born on 26 Oct 1879 at Robeson County, NC. She married William Bryant Barker 'Bryant' on 22 Dec 1900 at Robeson County, NC. Bertha died on 24 Mar 1952 at age 72.


•     58  iv.   John Henry Ratley. John was born on 4 Apr 1881 at Robeson County, NC. Apr. 1883? He married Mary F. ?? John died. His body was interred.
  He resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census.
  Mary F. ?? Mary was born circa 1879 at NC. Mary died. She resided in 1930 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. 1930 Census.


• +  59  v.   Annie Mae Ratley Annie was born on 1 Apr 1886 at Robeson County, NC. She married Henry Katty circa 1902. Annie died on 1 Jun 1989 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, at age 103. Her body was interred in 1989.


•     60  vi.   Dennis Jonathan Ratley. Dennis was born on 3 Nov 1889 at Robeson County, NC. He married Pearl ?? Dennis died. His body was interred.
  He resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census. He resided in 1920 at Florence, Florence County, SC. 1920 Census.
  Pearl ?? Pearl was born circa 1892 at SC. Pearl died.


• +  61  vii.   Eli Raeford Ratley Eli was born on 9 Feb 1892 at Robeson County, NC. He married Minnie Mae Harcum on 23 Sep 1914 at Elizabeth City, Camden County, NC. Eli died on 20 Sep 1960 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 68. His body was interred at Norfolk, VA. Forest Lawn Cemetery.

30. Darthia⁵ Ratley 'Dorothy' (Susan⁴ Regan, Elizabeth³ Wishart, Jonathan?², William¹). Darthia was born 18 Jun., 1855 at Robeson County, NC. She married Aaron Q. Butler 23 Aug., 1878 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. By M. N. McIver, J.P. Darthia died after 1900.
Name Source: Teresa Short, Indiv.# 106649. Her common name was 'Dorothy.'
Aaron Q. Butler. Aaron was born 11 Jul., 1850. Aaron died 9 May, 1899. His body was interred at Raft Swamp Baptist Church at Robeson County, NC. Place Source: Teresa Short, Indiv.# 106649. Name Source: Teresa Short, Indiv.# 106649. He resided in 1880 at Thompson, Robeson County, NC. He resided at Burnt Swamp, Robeson County, NC.
Children of Darthia⁵ Ratley 'Dorothy' and Aaron Q. Butler were as follows:

•     62  i.   Emma M.⁶ Butler. Emma was born in Jul 1882. Emma died.


•     63  ii.   Henry C. Butler. Henry was born May, 1884. He married ?? ?? say 1905. Henry died.
  ?? ?? ?? died.


•     64  iii.   Susie Butler. Susie was born in Dec 1886. Susie died.


•     65  iv.   David Butler. David was born in Apr 1890. David died.


•     66  v.   Eli Butler. Eli was born 3 Feb., 1892. Eli died 13 Jul., 1900. His body was interred at Raft Swamp Baptist Church Cem. at Robeson County, NC. Place Source: Teresa Short, Indiv.# 106649.


•     67  vi.   Mary A. Butler. Mary was born in Mar 1894. Mary died.


•     68  vii.   J. F. Butler. J. was born in Aug 1896. J. died.

33. French Troy⁵ Sealy (Harriet⁴ Storm, Mileachy³ Wishart, Jonathan?², William¹). French was born on 8 Sep 1852 at Orrum, Robeson County, NC. He married Mary Ann Barfield circa 1873. French died on 25 Mar 1929 at Marion County, SC, at age 76.
Mary Ann Barfield. Mary was born on 5 Aug 1851 at Robeson County, NC. Mary died on 12 Sep 1882 at age 31.
Children of French Troy⁵ Sealy and Mary Ann Barfield both born at Robeson County, NC, were as follows:

•     69  i.   Simon Pasley⁶ Sealy. Simon was born in 1874. Simon died at Robeson County, NC.


•     70  ii.   Jane M. Barfield Sealy. Jane was born in 1879. Jane died on 19 Oct 1964 at Fair Bluff, Columbus County, NC.

36. Susan Elizabeth⁵ Wishart (Wellington⁴, Eli³, Jonathan?², William¹). Susan was born on 7 Feb 1865 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. She married Whiteford Bellamy Bowden on 15 Nov 1892 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Susan died on 15 Sep 1902 at age 37. Her body was interred at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Hollywood Cemetery.
ELIZABETH WISHART

The inscription on Susan WISHART'S gravestone does not identify her by name, but only as "The Wife of W.B. Bowden".

The following was copied from an original letter sent from Susan
WISHART, of Lumberton, NC, to her first cousin, Giles Eli WISHART of Rockingham, NC, 18 July 1883. Susan was 18 years old at the time:

Lumberton, NC, July the 18th, 1883
to Mr. Giles E. Wishart, Rockingham

Dear Cousin,
A few words to you and this leaves us all well truly, hoping these few lines may find you the same. Nothing much to write you. I am just from Antioch.
(Note: The small community of Antioch, on the outskirts of Lumberton, was the site of the Wishart family farms). Every thing is running smooth down there I believe. Crops are looking good in our neighborhood. We haven't heard from father (Wellington Wishart) in over two weeks. I saw Clifton and Jamie Wishart today at Antioch, they are two fine looking boys. (Note: Clifton and Jamie,
Susan's first cousins, were sons of Col. Francis Marion Wishart who was murdered in 1872 in a rural area of Richmond County, NC, while in pursuit of the outlaw Lowry gang). I saw Zach and Kit Taylor today, they were both well and the children. (Note: Refers to Leticha Ann Wishart, daughter of Giles Wishart, and Leticha's husband, Zachariah Taylor. Leticha and Susan were first cousins, once removed).

Note: The remainder of the page was missing, but on a second page was the following poem Giles had requested from his cousin, Susan.

"Waiting My Darling for Thee"

"I've been waiting for more than an hour, love,
Yes, waiting and watching for thee,
While hoping and praying you'ld come, love,
and keep true your promise to me.
For you told me you'ld meet me this evening,
and listen to what I've to say.
For to speak the plain truth, I am certain,
I can't tell you all in one day."

"By the lilies that float down the river,
By the cowslips that grow on the beds,
By the roses that bloom in the forests,
I'm waiting my darling, for thee,
I'm waiting, yes, waiting,
I'm waiting my darling, for thee,
I'm waiting, yes, waiting,
I'm waiting my darling, for thee."

"For more than a year I have waited,
That promise from you to receive,
So surely you'll not break your word, love
and leave me your absence to grieve.
So I'll watch and I'll wait here still longer,
In hope of your coming this way,
When the dim, misty veil of the twilight
Has shut out the brightness of day."


Nine years later, at age 27, Susan WISHART married Whiteford
Bellamy BOWDEN of Wilmington, NC. She was the mother of Mary Emma BOWDEN, and grandmother of the compiler of this genealogy, Richard Bowden JONES Sr. Susan
died in 1902, at age 37.
The inscription on Susan WISHART's gravestone does not identify her by name, but only as "Wife of W.B. Bowden"; she is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery, Lumberton, NC. Her date of birth is given as 2 Jul as well as 7 Feb 1865.
She resided in 1870 at Wishart, Robeson County, NC. 1870 census. She resided in 1880 at Wishart, Robeson County, NC. 1880 census.
Whiteford Bellamy Bowden. Whiteford was born on 20 Aug 1845 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Whiteford died on 15 Mar 1903 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, at age 57. His body was interred at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Oakdale Cemetery. Note: During the Civil War Whiteford BOWDEN was evacuated from Wilmington to Wilson, NC, where he was enrolled in a private academy. On 28 Jun 1861, at the age of 16 he slipped away to New Bern, NC, and enlisted in Co. F, 4th Regt. (Wilson Light Infantry) NC State Troops, CSA. On 19 October 1861, he was discharged by reason of being a minor. Whiteford BOWDEN is buried on the Bowden family lot lot in Oakdale Cemetery, however, his wife, Susan WISHART, is buried near her mother's grave in Hollywood Cemetery, Lumberton, NC. Whiteford BOWDEN was apparently named for Whiteford Smith, the Methodist minister who officiated at his baptism as there were no other members of the Bowden family with the given name of Whiteford.

Children of Susan Elizabeth⁵ Wishart and Whiteford Bellamy Bowden both born at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, were as follows:

•     71  i.   William Walter⁶ Bowden. William was born on 31 Jul 1893. He married Florence Inu ?? after 1930 at NJ. William died in Jan 1972 at Irvington, Essex County, NJ, at age 78. His body was interred in 1972 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. Hollywood cemetery.
  REFN: SSN 140 05 5902
  Walter BOWDEN converted to Catholicism when he married in NJ. He died without issue. He never returned to the south until his death. At his request, his remains were cremated and his ashes scattered over his mother's grave at Hollywood Cemetery, Lumberton, N.C. There is no marker for Walter BOWDEN. He and his wife lived in Irvington, NJ.
  Florence Inu ?? Florence was born on 11 Sep 1903. Florence died in Dec 1975 at Irvington, Essex County, NJ, at age 72.


• +  72  ii.   Mary Emma Bowden Mary was born on 18 Aug 1897. She married Leland Lake Jones , Sr. on 14 Jun 1924 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Mary died on 30 Jul 1975 at age 77. Her body was interred. Oakdale cemetery.

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