Wilson Daily Times, 16 May 1935.
Fortunately, Connie Rountree lived, but: A homemade carburetor? A tow truck hauling a flaming car down the highway?
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In the 1900 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farm laborer Pharoah Rountree, 26; wife Palia, 25; and children Cornelius P., 6, Connie, 5, Fannie, 3, and Mamie, 3 months.
In the 1910 census of Crossroads township, Wilson County: farmer Pharoah Rountree, 38; wife Patience, 37; and children Cornelius P., 18, Connie, 15, Fannie, 12, Mamie, 10, Annie, 8, Maggie, 6, Mattie, 3, and John H., 1.
In 1917, Connie Rountree registered for the World War I draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 15 January 1894 in Saratoga County, N.C.; lived on Hackney Street, Wilson; worked as a driver for Boykin Grocery Company; and was single.
In the 1928 Hill’s Wilson, N.C., city directory: Rountree Connie (c) hlpr r 526 e Nash
In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 502 Church, Frank Jenkins, 23, billiard parlor proprietor; wife Emma, 21, cook; and son Edgar, 2 1/2; and lodgers Connie Rountree, 38, auto garage mechanic; William Reed, 27, pool room clerk; and Annie M. King, 21, cook.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Carney Rountree, 47; wife Maggie, 36; and children Margary, 14; Charles, 7; Dalton, 5; and Earl Thomas, 2.
In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 502 Church, Connie Rountree, 57; and wife Maggie, 45; stepdaughter Marjorie Foster, 24; sons Charles, 17, Dalton, 14, and Earl, 12; daughter Joyce P., 9; and step-granddaughter Brenda Foster, 1.
Connie Rountree died 29 December 1957 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 15 January 1897 in Wilson County to Pharaoh Rountree and Katie Bullock; lived at 503 Church Street; worked as a laborer; was a World War I veteran; and was married to Maggie Rountree.