Wilson Daily Times, 24 September 1929.
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In the 1880 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer Simon Joyner, 38; wife Venus, 36; and children Mary A.F., 14, William H., 11, Dossy, 9, Jacen, 7, and Charley, 2.
On 5 January 1895, Henry Joyner, 26, of Taylors township, son of Simon and Venus Winstead, married Margaret Winstead, 27, of Taylors township, daughter of Berry and Luenda Winstead, in Taylors township.
In the 1900 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer Henry Jones, 31; wife Margret, 31; and children James, 14, Lou, 10, William H., 6, Herbert, 4, Maggie, 3, and Anna, 1 month.
In the 1910 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: on Thompson Road, farmer Henry Joyner, 42; wife Margaret, 42; and children Lula, 18, William, 17, Hubbert, 15, Maggie, 13, Annie, 10, Obie, 8, Bettie, 4, Luther, 2, Theodore, 3 months, and James, 24.
In the 1920 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer Henry Joyner, 52; wife Margaret, 51; and children Annie, 20, Obie, 18, Bettie, 13, Luther, 11, Theodore, 9, and Lizzie, 6; and grandson Nathan, 6 months.
In the 1930 census of Jackson township, Nash County, North Carolina: farmer Henry Joyner, 60; wife Margaret, 60; children Anne, 26, Obie, 25, Bettie, 24, Luther, 21, Lizzie, 16, and Nathan, 10; and grandchildren Josephine, 14, Rosella, 12, Edward, 10, and Elmus Eatmon, 8.
In the 1940 census of Jackson township, Nash County: Obie Joyner, 38; wife Gladys, 20; father Henry Joyner, 71; mother Margret Joyner, 70; sister Annie, 40; brother Luther, 30; nephew Curtis, 7; niece Leona Eatmon, 28; nephew Nathan Eatmon, 28; and lodger Elmus Eatmon, 19.
Henry Joyner died 13 June 1944 in Jackson township, Nash County. Per his death certificate, he was 78 years old; was born in Wilson County to Simon and Venus Joyner of Wilson County; was a farmer; was married to Margaret Joyner; and was buried in Granite Point cemetery, Wilson County. Obie Joyner was informant.
Margaret Joyner died 18 October 1944 in Jackson township, Nash County. Per her death certificate, she was 77 years old; was a widow; was born in Nash County to Berry and Lurenda Winstead of Nash County; and was buried in Granite Point cemetery, Wilson County. Obie Joyner was informant.
Thanks to J. Robert Boykin III for the clipping.
Hello! Are these the Joyners of the township Joyners that was of Wilson county? My ancestor Sam Cooper lived in Joynerstowship in 1870. His daugher Ammie married into the Winstead family to Sam Winstead whose father was King and mother Penina Vick. I wonder if there is any relation? They could potentially be relatives. I love your blog so much! Thank you! Nikki
Thank you! There were many African-American Joyners in Wilson County, most from the northern part of the county, i.e. Taylors, Toisnot or Joyners townships.
Did the black Joyners start Joyners township that you are aware of? My ancestors also lived in Cooperstownship (which I am wondering if they started as well) in Nash for decades and had a farm there called Wells Farm for 11 years.
No. Those townships were named for white families. Black Joyners and Coopers generally took their surnames from those families.
I am interested in learning more about the Joyner’s of African descent in North Carolina. My great grandfather was originally from Rocky Mount North Carolina his name was Robert Joyner. My great grandfather was born following the Civil War. If anyone has any information on the Joyner’s of Rocky Mount Nash County it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!