Wilson Daily Times, 29 August 1918.
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On 27 October 1909, William A. Finch, 27, of Nash County, son of Z.D. Finch and Minnie Ann Finch, married Lougene Finch, 20, of Cross Roads township, daughter of Billie and Mattie Finch, in Wilson.
In the 1910 census of Dry Wells township, Nash County, North Carolina: farmer Albert Finch, 25, and wife Lula, 20.
In 1918, William Albert Finch registered for the World War I draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 3 December 1881; lived at R.F.D. #3, Lucama, Wilson County; farmed for W.J. Newsome; and his nearest relative was Lugenia Finch.
In the 1920 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County: farmer Albert Finch, 33, and wife Lugenia, 31.
Lougenia Finch died 30 August 1923 in Cross Roads township, Wilson County. Per her death certificate, her birthdate was unknown; she was born in Wilson County to William and Flossie Finch; was married to Albert Finch; and was buried in the Zid Finch Cemetery in Middlesex [Nash County].
In the 1930 census of Dry Wells township, Nash County, North Carolina: Zid D. Finch, 78; wife Minnie A., 68; son Albert, 51; daughter Mamie, 24; and grandchildren Joseph W., 14, Clois E., 10, James T., 8, and Warnealy Ward, 6.
In the 1940 census of Dry Wells township, Nash County, North Carolina: Albert Finch, 58; son Thomas, 19; and daughter Junita, 16.
William Albert Finch died 26 May 1962 in Rocky Mount, Nash County. Per his death certificate, he was born 3 December 1881 in Wilson to Zid and Men Finch; was the widower of Lugenia Finch; lived in Middlesex, Nash County; and was buried in Finch Cemetery, Nash County.
HI Lisa. Wm Albert Finch was my great Uncle and I remember him well as I use to spend my Summers in Middlesex. Thank you for all your research. So far, I have seen many of my relatives mentioned in Black Wide Awake. Annie Finch Cotton Ricks was my great Aunt and Wm Albert Finch’s sister. Also some time ago you did a piece about Seth Wilder who was my Uncle by marriage. I responded to your post with more information..you researched it and posted the new info. Also, Edith Garnett is my 1st Cousin and does a great job researching our family history. Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you and the job that you do. So grateful! Be Blessed!
Thanks so much, Eunice! I appreciate your support! Edith has been an incredible resource for information about families in the Lucama area.