Wilson Daily Times, 7 March 1950.

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In the 1880 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: Edward Farmer, 22, hireling on farm; wife Sarah, 23; and children Cora, 3, and Joshuway, 9 months.

On 24 December 1905, Joshua Farmer, 25, of Taylor township, son of Ed Farmer (living in Georgia) and Sarah Farmer (deceased), married Mattie Lucas [Locus], 21, daughter of Margaret Ann Lucas [Locus], at Lenora Taylor’s in Taylor township, Wilson County.

In the 1910 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: Joshwa Farmer, 27; wife Mattie, 24; sons William A., 2, and Luthur, 4 months; cousin Alice Taylor, 16; 2nd cousin Annie M. Taylor, 15 months.

In the 1920 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: Josh Farmer, 42; wife Mattie, 35; and children William A., 12, Luther, 9, Johia [sic] W., 6, Warneda, 4, Lonnie D., 2, and Baby, 6 months.

In the 1930 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: Josh Farmer, 51; wife Mattie, 46; and children William A., 21, Josh W., 17, Waneta, 14, Lonnie D., 12, Robert, 10, Albert H., 6, and J.C., 3.

In the 1940 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: Jack Farmer, 59; wife Mattie, 55; and children Authur, 24, Jack Jr., 23, Robert, 20, Harry, 16, J.C., 13, and Juanita Barnes, 22, and her children Mattie Lee, 3, and Marjorie, 1.

In 1944, J.C. Farmer registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 20 October 1926 in Wilson County; lived at Route 1, Sims; worked for J.T. Dew; and his contact was Josh Farmer.

Josh O. Farmer died 4 March 1950 in Taylor township, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was born 5 June 1882 in Wilson County to Ed Farmer and Sallie [no maiden name]; was married; worked as a tenant farmer; and was buried in Farmer family cemetery. Mattie Farmer was informant.