William A. Smith1,2

M, b. September 26, 1887, d. April 4, 1930
FatherJessie Ewell Smith1,3 b. February, 1859, d. October 5, 1931
MotherIrene Clementine Edwards1,3 b. March 31, 1864, d. 1958
     William A. Smith was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 26, 1887 at Virginia.1,2 He married Lessie Nelson on May 2, 1915 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4 William A. Smith died on April 4, 1930 at age 42.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 307, District 1, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 299, District 13, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1910Cotton mill laborer3

Family

Lessie Nelson b. September 17, 1888, d. July 22, 1976
Marriage*William A. Smith married Lessie Nelson on May 2, 1915 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Susan Jane "Susie" Smith1,2,3

F, b. October 4, 1889, d. March 7, 1979
FatherJessie Ewell Smith1 b. February, 1859, d. October 5, 1931
MotherIrene Clementine Edwards1 b. March 31, 1864, d. 1958
     Susan Jane "Susie" Smith was buried at Morris Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 225-54-9998.4 She was born on October 4, 1889 at Virginia.3,4 As of November 10, 1906,her married name was Bolen.2 She married Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen on November 10, 1906 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 Susan Jane "Susie" Smith died on March 7, 1979 at age 89.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 307, District 1, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 123, District 9, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 171, District 11, Beamer, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 187, District 15, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 43, District 18-16, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia8

Family

Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen b. May 17, 1881, d. October 21, 1957
Marriage*Susan Jane "Susie" Smith married Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen on November 10, 1906 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S3715] Morris Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Pershing Bolen obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.

Mary "Molly" M./S. Smith1,2

F, b. August 13, 1893, d. November 26, 1931
FatherJessie Ewell Smith1,2 b. February, 1859, d. October 5, 1931
MotherIrene Clementine Edwards1,2 b. March 31, 1864, d. 1958
     Mary "Molly" M./S. Smith was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 She was born on August 13, 1893 at Virginia.1,3 She died on November 26, 1931 at age 38.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 307, District 1, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 299, District 13, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Elbert Jones Smith1,2,3

M, b. September 2, 1897, d. November 13, 1972
FatherJessie Ewell Smith1,4,5,6 b. February, 1859, d. October 5, 1931
MotherIrene Clementine Edwards1,4,5,6,7 b. March 31, 1864, d. 1958
     Elbert Jones Smith was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 2, 1897 at Virginia.2 He died on November 13, 1972 at age 75.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 307, District 1, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 299, District 13, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 241, District 17, Spring, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 109, District 17, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 361, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5
1930Hosery mill laborer6
1940Hosiery mill knotter7

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ruby Mae Smith1,2,3

F, b. December 21, 1899, d. March, 1984
FatherJessie Ewell Smith1,2,4,5 b. February, 1859, d. October 5, 1931
MotherIrene Clementine Edwards1,2,4,5,6 b. March 31, 1864, d. 1958
     Ruby Mae Smith was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-8085.7 She was born on December 21, 1899 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3,7 She died in March, 1984 at age 84.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 307, District 1, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 299, District 13, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 17, Spring, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 109, District 17, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 361, District 45-1, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lessie Nelson1

F, b. September 17, 1888, d. July 22, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-1992.2 Lessie Nelson was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 She was born on September 17, 1888.3,2 As of May 2, 1915,her married name was Smith.1 She married William A. Smith, son of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on May 2, 1915 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 Lessie Nelson died on July 22, 1976 at age 87.3

Family

William A. Smith b. September 26, 1887, d. April 4, 1930
Marriage*She married William A. Smith, son of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on May 2, 1915 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Jessie Lee Smith1

M, b. February 10, 1918, d. January 31, 1935
FatherWilliam A. Smith1 b. September 26, 1887, d. April 4, 1930
MotherLessie Nelson1 b. September 17, 1888, d. July 22, 1976
     Jessie Lee Smith was buried at Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Hope Church Road, Carroll Co., Virginia.1 He was born on February 10, 1918.1 He died on January 31, 1935 at age 16.1

Citations

  1. [S3714] Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Rutherford Hayes Smith1,2

M, b. September 30, 1877, d. December 22, 1937
     Rutherford Hayes Smith was buried at Mount Bethel Moravian Church Cemetery, 127 Bethel Road, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 30, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Massie Green Smith, daughter of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on January 2, 1901 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 Rutherford Hayes Smith died on December 22, 1937 at age 60.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 53, District 5, Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 53, District 106, Ward 3, Newport News, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 147, District 18, Yadkin, Stokes Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1910General merchant salesman3
1920Shipyard watchman4
1930Farmer5

Family

Massie Green Smith b. November 24, 1883, d. May 10, 1952
Marriage*Rutherford Hayes Smith married Massie Green Smith, daughter of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on January 2, 1901 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Braxton B. Smith5

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S3703] Mount Bethel Moravian Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen1,2

M, b. May 17, 1881, d. October 21, 1957
     Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen was buried at Morris Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 17, 1881 at Carroll Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of May 12, 1881.1,4,5,3 He married Susan Jane "Susie" Smith, daughter of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on November 10, 1906 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen died on October 21, 1957 at age 76.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 123, District 9, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 171, District 11, Beamer, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 187, District 15, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 43, District 18-16, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Susan Jane "Susie" Smith b. October 4, 1889, d. March 7, 1979
Marriage*Emmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen married Susan Jane "Susie" Smith, daughter of Jessie Ewell Smith and Irene Clementine Edwards, on November 10, 1906 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Pershing Bolen obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  3. [S3715] Morris Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

David L. Bolen1,2

M, b. June 2, 1908, d. August, 1978
FatherEmmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen1,3,4,5 b. May 17, 1881, d. October 21, 1957
MotherSusan Jane "Susie" Smith1,3,4,5 b. October 4, 1889, d. March 7, 1979
     David L. Bolen was buried at Morris Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 227-16-0864.6 He married Mildred Ensley.4 David L. Bolen was born on June 2, 1908 at Virginia.1,6 He died in August, 1978 at age 70.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 123, District 9, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 171, District 11, Beamer, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 43, District 18-16, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Asphalt mixer4

Family

Mildred Ensley
Marriage*David L. Bolen married Mildred Ensley.4 
Children
  • Jacqueline Bolen5
  • Josephine Bolen4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3715] Morris Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Pershing Bolen obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jesse Pershing Bolen1,2,3,4

M, b. September 6, 1918, d. November 9, 2002
FatherEmmett Claibourne "Coon" Bolen1,2,5,4 b. May 17, 1881, d. October 21, 1957
MotherSusan Jane "Susie" Smith1,2,5,4 b. October 4, 1889, d. March 7, 1979
     Jesse Pershing Bolen was buried at Morris Cemetery, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 240-22-0557.6 He was born on September 6, 1918 at Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,4,6 He died on November 9, 2002 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,4,6 He BOLEN, Jesse Pershing, 84, of Fancy Gap, Va., passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. He was born on September 6, 1918 at Fancy Gap, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, Emmett Claibourne Bolen and Susie Smith Bolen; and a brother, David Bolen. Surviving is a sister, Edith Bolen Lowe; and nephews, Gale Lowe, Ronnie Lowe and Dale Lowe of Fancy Gap, Va; and a niece, Jacqueline Bolen Uhler of Altomonte Springs, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired Truck Driver. Graveside services and burial will be at the Morris Family Cemetery at Fancy Gap, Va. at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 with Rev. Jimmie Marion officiating. Arrangements by Vaughn-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville, Va. on November 10, 2002.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 171, District 11, Beamer, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 187, District 15, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 43, District 18-16, Pipers Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Truck driver5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3715] Morris Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jesse Pershing Bolen obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lydia Gray1

F, b. circa 1900
FatherIsaac Dudley Gray1 b. February, 1853, d. 1924
MotherFannie Robertson1 b. May, 1866
     Lydia Gray was born circa 1900 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 2, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ann Gray1,2

F, b. January 15, 1903, d. 1983
FatherIsaac Dudley Gray1 b. February, 1853, d. 1924
MotherFannie Robertson1 b. May, 1866
     Mary Ann Gray was born on January 15, 1903 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 She died in 1983 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 2, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3718] White-Robertson, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/47187672/person/6713935017

Isaac Lee "Ike" Gray Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 10, 1905, d. September 6, 1998
FatherIsaac Dudley Gray1,6 b. February, 1853, d. 1924
MotherFannie Robertson1,6 b. May, 1866
     His Social Security Number was 238-36-0384.7 Isaac Lee "Ike" Gray Sr. was buried at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek, Chatham Co., North Carolina.8,5 He was born on June 10, 1905 at Carroll Co., Virginia.7,8,4,5 He married Eva Mae "Evie" Langley on July 22, 1925 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina.3,9 Isaac Lee "Ike" Gray Sr. died on September 6, 1998 at Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 93.7,8,4,5 He SILER CITY - Isaac Lee Gray Sr., 93, of 900 W. Dolphin St., died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at Sunrise Care & Rehabilitation Center, Siler City. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brush Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Hill and the Rev. Hayes Ritter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was a native of Carrol County, Va., a retired farmer and a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Surviving are sons, Burley Gray of Randleman, Charlie Gray of Asheboro, James Gray of Jonesboro, Texas, Isaac L. "Ike" Gray Jr. of Siler City; daughters, Doris G. Brown of Asheboro, Bonnie G. Ritter of Ramseur; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. The family will be at Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, other times at the home of Ike Gray, 3837 Silk Hope-Liberty Road, Siler City. on September 8, 1998.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 112, District 2, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 194, District 102, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 362, District 12, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1930Farmer2

Family

Eva Mae "Evie" Langley
Marriage*Isaac Lee "Ike" Gray Sr. married Eva Mae "Evie" Langley on July 22, 1925 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina.3,9 
Children
  • James Gray5
  • Isaac Lee "Ike" Gray Jr.5
  • Doris Gray5
  • Burley May Gray2,10,5
  • Walter Charles "Charlie" Gray5,10
  • Polly F. Gray8,3 b. October 17, 1937, d. March 20, 1949
  • Bonnie Lou Gray5,10

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Polly Gray death certificate.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S1837] Courier Tribune, The, From the Isaac Lee Gray, Sr. obituary in the Sep 8, 1998 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3736] Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  10. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Dolly G. Gray1

F, b. 1904, d. 1920
FatherIsaac Dudley Gray1 b. February, 1853, d. 1924
MotherFannie Robertson1 b. May, 1866
     Dolly G. Gray was born in 1904 at Virginia.1,2 She died in 1920 at Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 194, District 102, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3718] White-Robertson, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/47187672/person/6713935017

Lena Caroline Edwards1,2,3,4

F, b. August 3, 1895, d. March 27, 1984
     Lena Caroline Edwards was buried at Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Ramseur, Randolph Co., North Carolina.2 Her Social Security Number was 240-06-4428.5 She was born on August 3, 1895 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,5 As of circa 1916,her married name was Gray.6 She married George Martin Gray, son of Isaac Dudley Gray and Fannie Robertson, circa 1916.1,6 Lena Caroline Edwards died on March 27, 1984 at Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 88.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 194, District 102, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina7
1930Dwelling 47, District 9, Coleridge, Randolph Co., North Carolina6
1940Dwelling 33, District 19-19, Matthews, Chatham Co., North Carolina8

Family

George Martin Gray b. May 15, 1893, d. October 6, 1960
Marriage*Lena Caroline Edwards married George Martin Gray, son of Isaac Dudley Gray and Fannie Robertson, circa 1916.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the George Martin Gray death certificate.
  2. [S3727] Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Randolph Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the George Robert Gray, Sr. obituary in the Dec 9, 2003 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Rufus Atwood Gray1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1917, d. September 11, 1978
FatherGeorge Martin Gray1,4 b. May 15, 1893, d. October 6, 1960
MotherLena Caroline Edwards1,4,5 b. August 3, 1895, d. March 27, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 246-38-2712.6 Rufus Atwood Gray was buried at Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Ramseur, Randolph Co., North Carolina.2 He was born on January 22, 1917 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He died on September 11, 1978 at Siler City, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 61.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 194, District 102, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 47, District 9, Coleridge, Randolph Co., North Carolina4
1940Dwelling 33, District 19-19, Matthews, Chatham Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1940Farm worker5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3727] Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Randolph Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Reuben Franklin Gray1,2

M, b. October 11, 1919, d. October 5, 1988
FatherGeorge Martin Gray1,3 b. May 15, 1893, d. October 6, 1960
MotherLena Caroline Edwards1,3,4 b. August 3, 1895, d. March 27, 1984
     Reuben Franklin Gray was buried at Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Ramseur, Randolph Co., North Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 238-16-5685.5 He was born on October 11, 1919 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,5 He died on October 5, 1988 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 68.2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 194, District 102, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 47, District 9, Coleridge, Randolph Co., North Carolina3
1940Dwelling 33, District 19-19, Matthews, Chatham Co., North Carolina4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3727] Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Randolph Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Abraham "Jim" Edwards1,2,3,4

M, b. May 18, 1900, d. January 18, 1981
     James Abraham "Jim" Edwards was buried at Kildee Wesleyan Church, Ramseur, Randolph Co., North Carolina.3 His Social Security Number was 242-66-8685.5 He was born on May 18, 1900 at Virginia.5,4 He married Martha Emaline Gray, daughter of Isaac Dudley Gray and Fannie Robertson, on January 27, 1925 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.2,6 James Abraham "Jim" Edwards died on January 18, 1981 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 80.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 361, District 12, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 94, District 76-14, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1930Farmer1
1940Farm laborer7

Family

Martha Emaline Gray b. March 15, 1895, d. March 25, 1971
Marriage*James Abraham "Jim" Edwards married Martha Emaline Gray, daughter of Isaac Dudley Gray and Fannie Robertson, on January 27, 1925 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  3. [S3731] Kildee Wesleyan Church, Randolph Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Martha Gray Edwards death certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Parney Mason Edwards1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 2, 1926, d. July 15, 1995
FatherJames Abraham "Jim" Edwards6,1 b. May 18, 1900, d. January 18, 1981
MotherMartha Emaline Gray6,1 b. March 15, 1895, d. March 25, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 243-36-6652.7 Parney Mason Edwards was buried at Glendon Independent Christian Church Cemetery, 148 Glendon Church Road, Glendon, Moore Co., North Carolina.3 He married Bertha Elizabeth Poe.8,3 Parney Mason Edwards was born on February 2, 1926 at Henry Co., Virginia.7,2,3,4 He died on July 15, 1995 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 69.7,2,3,5 He BENNETT - Parney Mason Edwards, 69, of 6809 Brush Creek Road passed away Saturday, July 15, 1995. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Glendon Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur on July 16, 1995.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 361, District 12, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina6
1940Dwelling 94, District 76-14, Columbia, Randolph Co., North Carolina1

Family

Bertha Elizabeth Poe b. August 2, 1924, d. October 4, 1992
Marriage*Parney Mason Edwards married Bertha Elizabeth Poe.8,3 
Child
  • Linda Kay Edwards8

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S3732] Glendon Independent Christian Church Cemetery, Moore Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Parney Mason Edwards obituary in the Jul 16, 1995 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.