Month: April 2024

Augustus Moody injured in fall.

Washington Times, 5 August 1936.

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Augustus Moody migrated with his family to Washington, D.C., between 1895 and 1900.

In the 1880 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Sarah Darden, 57, son-in-law Algia Vaughn, 23, daughter Mittie, 22, and grandchildren Joseph, 8, Sarah, 6, and Macinda Vaughn, 5 months. [Joseph “Vaughn” was actually Joseph H. Ward, listed with his stepfather’s surname. “Macinda” was Minerva Vaughn.]

In the 1900 census of Washington, D.C: William Moody, 27, wife Sarah S., 24, and children Augustus, 5, and Crist Moody, 4, plus sister-in-law Minerva Vaughn, 10, mother-in-law Mittie Vaughn, 46, and mother Fannie Harris, 55, all born in North Carolina.

In the 1910 census of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana: at 722 Indiana Avenue, Joseph H. Ward, 39, doctor at sanatorium; wife Zela, 27; son Joseph H. Jr., 1; roomers Fern G. Gibson, 22, and Grace M. Winburn, 26, nurses at sanatorium; nephew Agustus A. Moody, 17, student; and roomer Beaula Porter, 42, schoolteacher.

On 7 March 1914, Augustus Moody, 22, married Adelle Minor, 18, in Washington, D.C.

In the 1915 Washington, D.C., city directory: Moody Augustus waiter r 43 Hanover nw

In 1917, Augustus Moody registered for the World War I draft in Washington, D.C. Per his registration card, he was born 27 June, about 1892, in Wilson, North Carolina; lived at 43 Hanover, N.W., Washington; worked as a waiter at Washington Terminal Company; and was married.

Augustus Moody’s signature on his World War I draft registration card.

In the 1933 Washington, D.C., city directory: Moody Augustus paperhngr Wm M Moody r 1032 Whittingham pl ne

In the 1936 Washington, D.C., city directory: Moody Augustus interior decorator r 1032 Whittingham pl ne

In 1942, Augustus Moody registered for the World War II draft in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Per his registration card, he was born 27 June 1892 in Wilson, N.C.; resided at 64 Larkin Street, Annapolis (later, 1525-5th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.); his contact was Sadie Harvey, 1525-5th Street; and he was a self-employed contractor.

The death of Handson Bowers.

Migrants from Texas were unusual in Wilson County. Handson Bowers apparently did not live there long, leaving only his death certificate to record his presence. He was about 40 years old when he died 23 January 1923; was married to Bertha Bowers; and lived at 306 South Street. Daisy McClain of the same address was informant. Bowers likely was buried in Vick Cemetery.

The Colored Democratic Club.

Daily National Intelligencer, 21 September 1868.

Neither Joseph F. Johnson nor Buck Powell — who eschewed the counsel of carpetbagging “creatures” to “take their stand along with their white neighbors and friends” — are found in Wilson County records. Presumably, the Colored Democratic Club failed to gain traction among their black neighbors and friends, and the two took their talents elsewhere.

Powell may have been the Buck Powell, 23, barber, listed in the 1870 census of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. I have no hints for Johnson.

The Vicks entertain.

The Colored American, 21 February 1903.

The headline, I think, should say “Mr. and Mrs. Vick Entertained at Wilson, North Carolina.” This charming social piece, submitted pseudonymously by “Juliet,” details a dinner party hosted by Samuel and Annie Washington Vick in 1903. (Where was their home at that time? The house we now know as the Vick residence was not yet built.)

Guests included Rev. Owen L.W. Smith, former minister to Liberia; Annie Vick’s brother Paul Washington; Mrs. M.E. Dortch; Po_a S[illegible]; and Julia A. Amee. Geneva Battle and Sarah Dortch assisted Annie Vick as hostesses. (Four years later, Sarah Dortch would marry Walter S. Hines.)

 

The obituary of Rev. Willie McLondon.

Wilson Daily Times, 5 April 1950.

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On 6 March 1929, Willie McLondon, 30, of Wilson, son of George McLondon and Lela [maiden name unknown], married Etta Bynum, 21, of Wilson, daughter of Charlie and Sarah Bynum, at the home of “Demcy Laster” [Dempsey Lassiter] in Wilson. Free Will Baptist minister R.A. Horton performed the ceremony in the presence of John Knight, Dock Cooper, and Walter Tinsley.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Willie McLondon, 41, preacher of “Baptist connection”; wife Etta, 32; and daughter Madeline, 15.

In 1942, Willie Mack London [sic] registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 25 January 1899 in Livingston, Alabama; lived at 508 South Stantonsburg Street; his contact was C.L. Darden; and he was a minister.

Willie McLondon died 13 April 1950 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born in Alabama to George McLondon and Lela Crawford; lived at 508 Stantonsburg Street; was married to Etta McLondon; and was a minister.