I was excited to share with the Buck Leonard Association my recent discovery of Buck Leonard‘s brief ties to Wilson County’s baseball history and, in turn, to learn of an exciting collaboration between the Association and the Connecticut-based Monk Youth Jazz and STEAM Collective.
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From First African Baptist Church 1864-1978: Dedicational Year (1978), the history of First African Baptist Church, Goldsboro, N.C.
As plans get underway for the expansion of Freeman Round House and Museum, let’s take a look at a 2009 video about Oliver N. Freeman produced by the City of Wilson. Led by former City Preservation Planner Lu-Ann Monson and featuring granddaughter Mary Frances Banks Tate, this remarkable mini-documentary offers a deep, deep dive into Freeman’s incredible life and work, as well as the story of the museum’s founding and early days.
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In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Cora Beckworth, 42; daughter Dezelle Whitick, 28; son-in-law Walter Whitick, 32; and grandchildren Cora, 3, and Walter Jr., 4.
In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on South Lodge Street, house carpenter Walter Whitted, 38, wife Delzle H., 35, a public school teacher, and children Walter H., 14, and Cora J. Whitted, 13.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: W.C. Whitted, 47; wife Helen Delzell, 49; son Walter H., 24, and daughters Cora, 23, and Louise, 13.
In 1940, Walter Haywood Whitted registered for the World War II draft in Wake County, North Carolina. Per his registration card, he was born 15 July 1915 in Wilson; he lived at 516 Lodge Street, Wilson; his contact was wife Helen Dezelle Whitted; and he worked for Lewis Thomas, carpenter, in Raleigh, Wake County, N.C.
Walter H. Whitted died 22 October 1993.
I love to share African-American history with a hometown audience, and a weather delay means I’ll be speaking two nights in a row at Wilson County Public Library!
Tonight, February 24, 6:30 PM:
Tomorrow night, February 25, 6:00 PM, Wilson County Genealogical Society meeting (open to the public):
We’ve met the four Clark brothers — sons of Harry and Flora Latham Clark. What of their four sisters?
In the 1870 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farm laborer Harry Clark, 27; wife Flora, 26; and children John, 6, Mary, 5, Ella, 3, and Henriett, 1.
In the 1880 census of Wilson township, Wilson County, farmer Henry Clark, 39, wife, Florah, 38, and children John, 16, Mary J., 14, Ella, 12, Henrietta, 9, Henry, 8, Augustin, 5, Thomas, 3, and Margaret, 10 months.
On 5 June 1884, George W. Davis, 20, married Mary Jane Clark, 19, at Jordan Taylor‘s in Wilson. Methodist minister P.W. Howard performed the ceremony in the presence of C.H. Darden, E.C. Simms, and Jno. A. Gaston.
In the 1870 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farm laborer Harry Clark, 27; wife Flora, 26; and children John, 6, Mary, 5, Ella, 3, and Henriett, 1.
In the 1880 census of Wilson township, Wilson County, farmer Henry Clark, 39, wife, Florah, 38, and children John, 16, Mary J., 14, Ella, 12, Henrietta, 9, Henry, 8, Augustin, 5, Thomas, 3, and Margaret, 10 months.
On 18 September 1884, J.A. Gaston, 25, married Eller Clark, 17, in Wilson. Witnesses were Samuel H. Vick, C.D Howard and Braswell R. Winstead.
In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Ella Gaston, 30, divorced, and children Ralph, 10, and Albert, 2. Also, per the 1900 census of Wilson, John and Ella’s sons Theodore, 13, Cicero, 10, and George Gaston, 8, were listed in their father’s household.
On 18 December 1902, Alexander Hinton, 29, of Wilson, married Ella Clark, 31, of Wilson, in Wilson. Presbyterian minister E.A. Mitchell performed the service in the presence of Ida R. Clark and E.J. Hooker.
In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on Nash Street, Alex Hinton, 40, college cook, and wife Ella, 39, laundress. Both reported having been married twice, and Ella reported that five of her seven children were living.
In the 1940 census of Hampton, Virginia: at 35 Tyler, Ella Hinton, 72, widow; granddaughters Edna, 21, tea room waitress, and Eloise Gaston, 13; and lodgers Jessie Wright, 75, Elliott Wyche, 32, gardener, and Rebecca Butler, 20. Ella and Edna were born in North Carolina, Eloise in Pennsylvania, Jessie and Elliott in Virginia, and Rebecca in “Africa.”
Ella Hinton died 17 May 1947 in Wilson township, Wilson County. Per her death certificate, she was born 6 June 1871 in Wilson to Harry Clark and Maude [sic; maiden name unknown]; was widowed; and was buried in Rest Haven cemetery. Albert Gaston was informant.
In the 1870 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farm laborer Harry Clark, 27; wife Flora, 26; and children John, 6, Mary, 5, Ella, 3, and Henriett, 1.
In the 1880 census of Wilson township, Wilson County, farmer Henry Clark, 39, wife, Florah, 38, and children John, 16, Mary J., 14, Ella, 12, Henrietta, 9, Henry, 8, Augustin, 5, Thomas, 3, and Margaret, 10 months.
In the 1900 census of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C.: Henrietta Clark, 27; Maggie Clark, 18; and uncle William Clark, 65, sawmill laborer.
In the 1910 census of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C.: Henretta Clark, 40, in the household of Robert and Dicey A. Brown.
Henrietta V. Clark died 3 August 1911 in Washington, Beaufort County, N.C. Per her death certificate, she was born 4 March 1869 in Wilson to Harry Clark and Flora Latham; was a teacher; and was buried in Wilson. Ella Hinton was informant.
In the 1880 census of Wilson township, Wilson County, farmer Henry Clark, 39, wife, Florah, 38, and children John, 16, Mary J., 14, Ella, 12, Henrietta, 9, Henry, 8, Augustin, 5, Thomas, 3, and Margaret, 10 months.
In the 1900 census of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C.: Henrietta Clark, 27; Maggie Clark, 18; and uncle William Clark, 65, sawmill laborer.
Senior Class, Theology Department, Lincoln University College and Theological Seminary Catalogue 1904-1905.
In the 1910 census of East Franklinton township, Franklin County, N.C.: at Albion Academy, “1st asst. principal” Russell D. Golding, 38, teaching-school farm, born in Georgia; wife Maggie L., 29; son Russell D. Jr., 2, and three students.
In the 1920 census of Alamo, Wheeler County, Georgia: Presbyterian minister Russell D. Golding Sr., 49; wife Maggie, 38, teaching school; and children Russell D. Jr., 12, and Flora, 9.
In the 1930 census of Lumberton, Robeson County, N.C.: at Red Stone Academy, widow Maggie Golding, 50, matron.
In the 1930 census of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia: at Haynes Institute (Colored), Russell Golding, 21, waiter.
Maggie Golding died 3 April 1938 in Washington, Beaufort County, N.C. Per her death certificate, she was born 28 July 1884 in Wilson to Harry Clark and Flora Latham; was the widow of Russell Golding; worked as a nurse; and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington.
In the 1940 census of Bronx, New York: railroad waiter Russell Goldin, 33, and wife Nettie, 31, both North Carolina natives.
In 1940, Russell Dunwoodie Golding Jr. registered for the World War II draft in Bronx, New York. Per his registration card, he was born 17 August 1907 in Wilson, N.C.; lived at 1314 Prospect Avenue, Bronx; his contact was wife Nettie Allison Golding; and he worked for Penn R.R.
In the 1950 census of Bronx, New York: Penn Railroad waiter Russell Golding, 41; wife Nettie, 42; and cousin LeVaughn Scrugg, 30, assembly work for educational toy company.
I happened upon this Instagram post from Presbyterian Historical Society, the national archives for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.):
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Wilson County Historical Association featured Rev. Joseph C. Price in its Winter 2025 newsletter.
My steps were ordered.
When Samuel Caswell Lathan has something to say, it’s always worth a listen. He recently reflected on his life — and the famous 500 block of East Nash Street — with a Wilson Times reporter.
