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     Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash was buried at Gillespie Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.² She was born on November 23, 1876 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Nov 23, 1874.^1,2 As of circa 1903,her married name was Dorsett.⁵ She married Samuel Taylor Dorsett circa 1903 at Mount Mitchell, Yancey Co., North Carolina.^6,5 Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash died on May 16, 1953 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.²

     Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on June 21, 1882 at North Carolina.^3,5 He married Lula Carolina Anderson on June 28, 1903.^2,7 Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash died on January 28, 1951 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 68.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 266-98-8561.² Lula Carolina Anderson was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.³ She was born on November 8, 1882 at North Carolina.^2,3 As of circa 1903,her married name was Thrash.⁴ She married Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on June 28, 1903.^4,1 Lula Carolina Anderson died on September 10, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^5,3

     Gordon Lee Thrash was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁵ His Social Security Number was 263-05-6189.⁸ He was born on November 5, 1906 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,4,5,7 He married Vera Wright in June, 1964 at Marion Co., Florida.⁹ Gordon Lee Thrash and Vera Wright were divorced in January, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰ Gordon Lee Thrash married Trudell Vivian Parker in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.⁹ Gordon Lee Thrash and Trudell Vivian Parker were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.¹⁰ Gordon Lee Thrash died on March 4, 1991 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 84.^8,4,5 He OCALA -- Gordon Lee Thrash, 84, a retired lumber salesman, died March 4, 1991, at Munroe Regional Medical Center. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Thrash was a lifelong resident of Ocala. Survivors include a son, Paul Thrash, Crystal River; a daughter, Kitty Eaton, Jacksonville; a sister, Janie Pulliam, Ocala; and four grandchildren. on March 7, 1991.⁶

     Mollie Jane Maxwell was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on September 9, 1860 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.¹ As of September 20, 1904,her married name was Thrash.² She married John Milton Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on September 20, 1904 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2 Mollie Jane Maxwell died on July 23, 1930 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 69.¹

     Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He was born on February 19, 1867 at Cedar Mountain, Transylvania Co., North Carolina; His grave stone has a birth date of Feb 22, 1872 which does not agree with the age listed in his obituary.^3,1 He married Rose A. Thrash, daughter of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on May 28, 1899 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.⁵ Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha died on January 13, 1940 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 72; His obituary and grave stone have a death date of Jan 14, 1940.^3,4,1 He Former Transylvania Sheriff And Revenue Officer Here Be Buried Today. BREVARD, N.C. Jan, 15 - V. Bunyan McGaha, 73, well-Known citizen of Transylvania County, N.C. died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Leslie Hogsed, near Brevard, Sunday at noon following an illness of one week. Mr. McGaha was sheriff of Transylvania county eight years and was revenue officer several years with headquarters in Greenville, S.C.In the capacity, he served with Capt. R.Q. Merrick, now with the Alcohol Tax unit in Atlanta. At one time he was interested in journalism, publishing in Brevard and established the Sylvan Valley News in 1896. He owned and operated the first bus lines between Greenville and Brevard, a period of four years. He was a son of the late J.C. and Harriet McGaha and was affiliated with the Little River Methodist chapel at Cedar Mountain. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elzie Raxter, Brevard; Mrs. Lesile Hogsed, Brevard; Mrs. Jacie Wolfe, Davidson River; three sisters Mrs. Sarah Hardin; Mountain Lake Colony S.C; Mrs. Ellen Hardin, Brevard; and Mrs. Elmina Keaith, Oklahoma. A number of grandchildren survive as also do the following step-children; L.J. Bishop, Charlotte; W.L. Bishop, Cedar Mountain; J.H. Bishop, Greenville; and Miss Jennie Bishop, Greenville. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Oak Grove Methodist Church near here. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Harvey Southers of Pisgah Forrest and Rev. J.R. Bowman pastor of Oak Grove, will officiate. on January 16, 1940.⁴

     Her married name was Webb.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 237-56-2595.⁵ Sarah Jacksie McGaha and James Hubert Wolfe were divorced.⁶ Sarah Jacksie McGaha married Unknown Webb.⁵ Sarah Jacksie McGaha was born on May 1, 1900 at Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2 As of circa 1921,her married name was Wolfe.⁷ She married James Hubert Wolfe circa 1921.⁷ Sarah Jacksie McGaha died on February 26, 1995 at Longview Co., Washington, at age 94.^5,8

     Olive Brandt Rhodes was born on July 29, 1874 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ As of May 13, 1894,her married name was Thrash.³ She married Patrick Harlen Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on May 13, 1894 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3 Olive Brandt Rhodes died on January 3, 1937 at Morganton, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 62.¹

     Samuel Taylor Dorsett was buried at Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born in 1868 at Chatham Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Carolyn "Carrie" Thrash, daughter of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, circa 1903 at Mount Mitchell, Yancey Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Samuel Taylor Dorsett died in 1924 at North Carolina.¹

     Jacksie Anne Daniel was buried at Cromwell Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^4,6 She was born on July 5, 1873 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.^1,4 As of November 19, 1895,her married name was Thrash.⁵ She married Thaddeus Walter "Thad" Thrash, son of John Milton Thrash and Sarah J. Luther, on November 19, 1895 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.⁵ As of after January 5, 1920,her married name was Morrison.⁴ Jacksie Anne Daniel married Dr. E. H. Morrison after January 5, 1920.⁴ Jacksie Anne Daniel died on December 24, 1924 at Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 237-12-1218.⁴ John Edward Thrash was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ He married Louise Miller.⁴ John Edward Thrash was born on February 13, 1895 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Feb 13, 1900.^1,3,4 He married Georgia Irene Sorrells on October 24, 1914 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^6,8 John Edward Thrash died on October 20, 1957 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^4,5 He John Edward Thrash, 57, of 28 Merrimon Avenue, died yesterday at 12:30 p.m. in an Asheville hospital after a long illnes. Mr. Thrash was a retired merchant, having formerly operated the Malvern Hills Grocery for a number of years. He was the son of the late Patrick and Olive Thrash, a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County. Surviving are one stepson, Richard Harrison of Asheville; one son, John Melton Thrash of Sarasota, Fla; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Redmond and Mrs. Norman L. Gregg of Asheville and Mrs. Joseph L. Miller of Charlotte, and seven grandchildren. on October 21, 1957.⁵

     Georgia Irene Sorrells was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² She was born on February 8, 1896 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1900.^3,2 As of October 24, 1914,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married John Edward Thrash, son of Patrick Harlen Thrash and Olive Brandt Rhodes, on October 24, 1914 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Georgia Irene Sorrells died on March 9, 1948 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 52.²

     Olive Brandt Thrash was buried at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She was born on June 11, 1915 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,8,6 As of January 2, 1941,her married name was Redmond.³ She married Harold Benjamin Redmond Sr. on January 2, 1941 at Cherokee Co., North Carolina.^3,6 Olive Brandt Thrash died on March 3, 1998 at Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.^8,6 She Olive Thrash Redmond, 82, of Oak Ridge, died today, March 3, 1998, at her home. Mrs. Redmond was the mother of Irene Purser of Oak Ridge. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 11, 1915, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Thrash. Mrs. Redmond was a member of the Knoxville Church of Religious Science. She was the widow of Harold B. Redmond Sr. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, Bruce Lee Redmond of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister, Sara Miller of Charlotte, N.C; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her parents and a sister and a brother, Georgia Thrash and John Thrash, all died earlier. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday, March 4, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton with the Rev. Jeffrey Proctor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements. on March 3, 1998.⁶

     Georgia Gay Thrash was buried at River Hills Community Church Cemetery, Clover, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 237-07-4788.⁵ She was born on November 24, 1916 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,5 As of October 20, 1935,her married name was Davis.⁶ She married Samuel Spencer Davis on October 20, 1935 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ As of March, 1945,her married name was Gregg.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash married Norman Lavern Gregg in March, 1945 at New Jersey.⁶ As of circa 1972,her married name was Mayhew.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash married Frank Mayhew circa 1972.⁶ Georgia Gay Thrash died on October 9, 1986 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 69.⁷

     Sarah Elizabeth Thrash was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on April 21, 1918 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4 As of January 26, 1950,her married name was Miller.⁷ She married Joseph Lewis Miller on January 26, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^7,4 Sarah Elizabeth Thrash died on October 24, 2003 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 85.⁴ She Charlotte - Sara Thrash Miller, 85, of Charlotte, died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003. A homemaker most of her life, she was born April 21, 1918 in Asheville, daughter of the late John E. Thrash and Georgia I. Sorrells Thrash. Mrs. Miller was married to the late Joe L. Miller for 35 years and was a loving mother to her son and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Sara was a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. She leaves her son, J. Carl Miller and his wife, Louann H. Miller; three grandchildren she loved so well, Carl Jr., 11 years old and two eight year old twin girls, Lauren and Ashley; sister in law, Betty Thrash; a niece, Patty Pirkle and her husband, Art, and their children, Lynn and Alicia; a nephew, Ron Gregg and special friend, Nancy Taylor; a nephew, Ben Redmond and his wife, Helen, and a nephew, John Miller and his wife, Jeannette, and their daughter, Pam, along with several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary L. Bryant officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Harry and Bryant Chapel, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Miller.
on October 27, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 242-18-3314.⁷ John Milton Thrash married Barry Unknown.³ John Milton Thrash was born on June 30, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,7 He married Virginia Carpenter on September 1, 1940 at Greenville, South Carolina.⁸ John Milton Thrash died on March 17, 1983 at Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, at age 63.^7,3 He John Milton Thrash of Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, died Thursday morning after an extended illness according to word received here. He was a son of tbe late John Edward and Georgia Sorrells Thrash. Surviving are his wife, Barry Thrash; a daughter, Carol Thrash of Sarasota, Fla; and three sisters, Olive Redmond of Asheville, Georgia Mayhew of Clover, S.C., and Sarah Miller of Charlotte. No services are planned. on March 19, 1983.³

     James Hubert Wolfe was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He and Sarah Jacksie McGaha were divorced.³ James Hubert Wolfe was born on September 26, 1901 at Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina; His draft card has a birth year of 1902.^3,4 He married Sarah Jacksie McGaha, daughter of Volenus Bunyan "Venus" McGaha and Rose A. Thrash, circa 1921.¹ James Hubert Wolfe died on July 31, 1959 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 57.³

     Her Social Security Number was 265-44-7605.² Janie M. Thrash was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on October 21, 1910 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina.^2,5,4 As of July 4, 1928,her married name was Pulliam.⁴ She married William Dixon Pulliam on July 4, 1928.⁴ Janie M. Thrash died on June 1, 1998 at Marion Co., Florida, at age 87.^2,5,4

     Trudell Vivian Parker was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.³ Her Social Security Number was 266-34-2792.⁴ She was born on August 3, 1910 at Georgia.^4,3 As of April, 1967,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married Gordon Lee Thrash, son of Thomas Owens "Tom" Thrash and Lula Carolina Anderson, in April, 1967 at Marion Co., Florida.¹ Trudell Vivian Parker and Gordon Lee Thrash were divorced in September, 1968 at Marion Co., Florida.⁵ Trudell Vivian Parker died on August 14, 1986 at Florida at age 76.^4,3

     Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green - Dr. Nat Green, 88, retired physician, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 7, 1956, in Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A native of Newfound in the Leicester section of Buncombe County, North Carolina, Dr. Green was born May 25, 1868. He was the son of Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He received his early education in the Leicester schools and at Mossy Creek, Tenn. He completed his medical studies at Vanderbilt University in the spring of 1892. Suffering severely with asthma, Dr. Green as a young medic, left home in the summer of 1892 to seek better health in the West. He first settled in Watsonville, Calif., where he did general practice and later moved his home to Los Angeles. Dr. Green retired from his profession about 20 years ago and took up residence in San Diego. Although the doctor resided in the West, he still retained the very great love he had always had for his home town of Asheville, N.C. He visited his brothers here quite often and owned considerable property in Asheville. Among buildings in Asheville, Dr. Green owned the Nat Green Building on Patton Avenue and the Imperial Theater Building on Patton Avenue. In addition to his parents, Dr. Green was predeceased by two brothers, Grover Green and Gay Green, both of Asheville. Dr. Green is survived by the widow, Bertha M. Green; a daughter, Miss Frances Green; a stepdaughter, Marjorie Thomas; a stepson, George Stainback; a brother, Ottis Green, prominent retired merchant and former mayor of Asheville; one nephew, Ottis Green, Jr; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston; and a cousin, Wells Green. Services were Thursday, October 11, 1956, 2:30 p.m. at Benbough Mortuary in San Diego.⁴ He was born on May 25, 1868 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; The California Death Index has a birth year of 1867.^3,4,5 He married Bertha Mary Roberts circa 1895.⁹ Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green died on October 7, 1956 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 88.^3,4

     Eddie Gay Green Gay Green, 80 year old financier of Asheville, died at his home early Friday morning, June 8, 1951. Death apparently resulted from a heart attack. He had been in declining health for several years following a heart attack suffered five years earlier at his winter home in Sebring, Fla. Green, who built a fortune on his faith in Asheville, was president of the Imperial Life Insurance Company and owner of Green Brothers Furniture Store, 40 College Street, and president of the Carolina Tobacco Corporation. He was born August 16, 1870 near Leicester, the son of the late Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He attended schools in the Leicester section, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn. and the University Of Chattanooga, Tenn. In 1887, his family moved from Leicester to Asheville and Green established a grocery store, about three years later on the corner of Roberts and Buxton Streets. After several years, he sold the grocery store and moved to Watsonville, Calif., where he entered the hotel business. He returned to Asheville in 1902, when he and his brother, Ottis Green, opened a furniture store at 40 Patton Avenue. In 1905, he organized the Imperial Life Insurance Company and served as its president until his death. In 1906 he purchased 500 acres of land in West Asheville, extending from Carrier Bridge to Sulphur Springs Road. In 1912, he and John Lange purchased the then uncompleted Langren Hotel and opened it for business in 1913. The name of the hotel is a combination of the names of the two men. Green took the lead, along with Pat M. Burdette and James G.K. McClure, in the re-establishment of the Asheville tobacco market in 1930 after a lapse of more than 30 years. Largely as a result of his interest and financial backing, the Carolina Tobacco Warehouse opened its door in that year, despite the fact that the bank crash occurred a short time earlier. He retained his faith in the future of Asheville despite business upheavals. The years proved that his faith was justified. At the time of his death, he had extensive real estate holdings, including several buildings in downtown Asheville. He was Asheville’s largest individual property owner. A few years prior to his death, his fortune was estimated at some $4,000,000. Although he gave to many charities, one of his favorite interests was Eliada Orphanage. He and his brother, Dr. Nat Green, of San Diego, Calif., donated money for a baby home at the orphanage in memory of their mother. He was a member of the Asheville Rotary Club and the Black Mountain Rod and Gun Club and attended Central Methodist Church. He married Miss Effie M. Reeves of the Sandy Mush section in 1893. Surviving, in addition to the widow, are two brothers, Ottis Green of Asheville and Dr. Nat Green of San Diego, Calif; a nephew, Ottis Green, Jr. of Asheville; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston of Asheville, and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1951 in the home with the Rev. T.A. Groce and the Rev. Douglas Corriher, pastor of Haywood Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.³ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on August 16, 1870 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Effie Margaret Reeves on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,8,4 Eddie Gay Green died on June 8, 1951 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^9,3

     Ottis Lucius Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,9 He Ottis L. Green, 98, of Asheville, one of Western North Carolina’s oldest and leading citizens, died Jan. 11, 1973 after a period of declining health. Mr. Green was a former mayor and city councilman of Asheville and had long been active in the church, civic and philanthropic life of the community. He operated Ottis Green Hardware Company for 52 years, located for 49 years in the southwest corner of Pack Square. His family and his church were Ottis Green’s chief concerns. For many years, one of Asheville’s leading businessmen, he devoted at least equal energy to church, charitable and civic groups. In the late 1940s, when church attendance here had reached low ebb, he die all in his power as a layman to awaken people to the need for closer alliance with their churches. Ottis Green served his city with distinction in many ways. He was instrumental in inaugurating the city manager form of government here. The first city election under the new charter form of non-partisan government was held in 1931. Mr. Green was elected to the city council and served as mayor for the two year term. R.W. Rigsby was the city manager. Elections were later (1935) returned to the party system. Mr. Green had served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Rotary Club which he joined in 1919. For many years he was active in the Knights of Pythias and had held all its offices. He had also served as president and director of the Hardware Association of the Carolinas. Mr. Green was continuously active in the work of Haywood Street Methodist Church which he joined in 1898. He served as chairman of the Board of Stewards for two decades. He was a life trustee of Eliada Home and had also served on the board of the Good Samaritan Mission. He had also been president of the Half Century Club of Duke University and had served as trustee of the Durham Foundation and the Groce Foundation and had served on the board of Highland Hospital. Mr. Green married Miss Allene Broach of Meridian, Miss. on May 15, 1907. Mrs. Green died November 13, 1963. Mr. Green had also been a benefactor of Brevard College and had been named “Trustee for life” by the Brevard College Board of Trustees. Mr. Green was born July 29, 1874 at Newfound Creek in the Leicester section of Buncombe County. His parents were Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda (Thrash) Green, both natives of Candler. Jesse Green served in the Confederate Army for four years during the War Between the States and later was Judge of Inferior Court for Buncombe County. Ottis Green began his education at the graded school at Newfound, attending until 1887 when he entered the first session of the Asheville city schools on Montford Avenue. He attended Trinity College (now Duke University) at Durham from 1893 to 1895. From 1895 to 1905, Mr. Green was in hotel work and in 1905 entered the hardware business. Mr. Green was a brother of Gay Green, Dr. Nat Green and Grover Green, all deceased. A son, Ottis Green, Jr., died in 1964. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John D. Johnston of Asheville; two grandchildren, J.D. Johnston, Jr. and Mrs. R.R. Trollinger; and 10 great-grandchildren.² His Social Security Number was 242-12-7752.¹ He was born on July 29, 1874 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^10,1,9,2 He married Mary Alleene Broach on May 15, 1907.^11,12,2 Ottis Lucius Green died on January 11, 1973 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 98.^1,2

     Grover C. Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ He Grover C. Green, 28, of Asheville, died September 7, 1914 in Asheville. He was the son of Jesse M. Green and Laura L. [Thrash] Green. He was a salesman. Survivors include his mother and three brothers, Dr. Nathaniel Green, Gay Green and Ottis L. Green.³ He was born on June 29, 1886 at North Carolina.^1,4 He died on September 7, 1914 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 28.^8,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 246-12-3664.¹ Effie Margaret Reeves was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She Mrs. Effie Green, who was 100 last February, died Sunday night, July 6, 1969, at her home in Asheville after a long illness. She was the widow of Gay Green, former owner of the Imperial Life Insurance Company, who died 1951. Mrs. Green, the daughter of Laura Wells and William H. Reeves, pioneers in Western North Carolina, was born in the Leicester Community on Feb. 9, 1869. Her family moved to Weaverville when she was young and she graduated from the old Weaverville College. She traveled widely and spent much time abroad. Some years ago she commented that when she looked at the mountains surrounding Asheville she could see over them to all the places I have visited. She and her husband were in Germany just before Hitler took over. One of her lifelong interests was her gardens and up to a few years ago she kept a sunken garden at the rear of her home. She was a life member of the Asheville-Biltmore Botanical Gardens. She was also a member of Memorial Mission Hospital Auxiliary, Asheville Orthopedic Hospital Auxiliary and the oldest member of the Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Anderson of the home, Mrs. Eula Barnes of Augusta, Ga. and Mrs. Sadie Gibbs of Celo, two nieces, two nephews and a brother-in-law, Ottis Green of Asheville. Services were Tuesday, July 8, 1969 and burial was in Riverside Cemetery.³ She was born on February 9, 1869 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,1,3 As of December 24, 1893,her married name was Green.⁴ She married Eddie Gay Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 Effie Margaret Reeves died on July 6, 1969 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 100.^1,3