Wilson Daily Times, 11 April 1945.
- First Sergeant Alvis A. Hines
European Theatre
Pvt. Robert E. Ashford is killed in action in France.
Wilson Daily Times, 19 January 1945.
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In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: widow Rosa Ashford, 38, cook; children Granader, 19, William, 12, Catherine, 9, Robert E., 6, and Mina L., 3; and roomer William Perry, 65, widower, odd jobs laborer.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 523 Church Street, widow Rosa Ashford, 53, tobacco factory laborer, and children William, 22, Robert, 17, and Mynie L., 13. [Two other families shared the house.]
In 1940, William Ashford registered for the World War II draft in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 12 January 1918 in Wilson; lived at 523 Church Street; his contact was mother Rosa Ashford; and he worked for George Currier.
Robert Edward Ashford registered for the World War II draft in 1942 in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 23 July 1923 in Wilson; lived at 614 East Green Street, Wilson; his contact was mother Rosa Ashford; and he worked at the Marine Base in Jacksonville, N.C.
In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 614 Green Street, Rosa L. Ashford, 62, and daughter Mymia Lovett, 22.
Pfc. Cannon re-enlists.
Wilson Daily Times, 3 January 1948.
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In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: taxicab driver James Cannon, 34; wife Deborah, 25; and children Dorthy, 10, James Jr., 9, Beatrice, 6, William H., 3, and Willie W., 2.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 701 Viola, transfer operator James Canon, 45; wife Sadie D., 33; children Mahazel, 16, Blondie B., 14, William H., 12, Walter W., 11, Charlie T., 8, Joan, 6, and Clara, 3; and grandson Marshall, 1.
In 1945, William Henry Cannon registered for the World War II draft in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Per his registration card, he was born 3 June 1927 in Wilson, N.C.; lived at 2225 West Stewart Street, Philadelphia; his contact was friend Mrs. Annie Hunt, same address; and he worked for contractor James C. Morrisey.
Sgt. Ragins visits Hull, England.
Wilson Daily Times, 22 December 1944.
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George Ragins Jr. registered for the World War II draft in Wilson in 1940. Per his registration card, he was born 23 May 1918 in Wilson; lived at 1207 Washington Street, Wilson; his contact was mother Eleise Ragins; and he worked as a self-employed painter.
Over there!, no. 3.
The following men departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored).
- Jonah Artis, whose next of kin was his wife Mary Artis of Stantonsburg.
- Aaron Barnes, whose next of kin was wife Lucy Barnes of Elm City.
- William Davis, whose next of kin was wife Ida Davis of Wilson.
- Van Edwards, whose next of kin was mother Martha Edwards of Wilson.
- Willie Hockaday, whose next of kin was sister Vallie Ward of Elm City.
Lists of Incoming Passengers, 1917-1938 and Lists of Outgoing Passengers, 1917-1938; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, database on-line, http://www.ancestry.com.
Over there!, no. 2.
The following men departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored).
- Hayes Boatman, whose next of kin was his mother Carolina Boatman of Wilson.
- Amos Brooks, whose next of kin was his mother Eliza Brooks of Wilson.
- Arthur Darring, whose next of kin was his mother Cora Darring of Wilson.
- William Davis, whose next of kin was his wife Ida Davis of Wilson.
- Van Edwards, whose next of kin was his mother Martha Edwards of Wilson.
- Jesse Farmer, Orlando Farmer and Robert Farmer, whose nexts of kin were mother Blanche Farmer, wife Marsha Farmer and sister Nealie Edwards. (Charles Farmer appears to have been struck from the manifest due to hospitalization.)
- Mancie Gaston and William Gaston, whose nexts of kin were their wives Eva and Hattie Gaston of Elm City.
Lists of Incoming Passengers, 1917-1938 and Lists of Outgoing Passengers, 1917-1938; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, database on-line, http://www.ancestry.com.
Over there!, no. 1.
- Charles S. Alston departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 10 June 1918 aboard the Agamemnon with Company H, 365th Infantry. His sister Eula Locust of Wilson was his next of kin.
- Charles S. Alston departed Brest, France, on 17 February 1919 aboard the Olympic and arrived in New York on 24 February 1919.
- Herman Alston departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). His mother Mary Alston of Simms was his next of kin.
- John Arrington departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). His mother Sue Arrington of Wilson was his next of kin.
- John Artis departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). His mother Pattsie Ann Artis of Wilson was his next of kin.
- Nathan Austin departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). His mother Lue Austin of Elm City was his next of kin.
- Larry Barnes and Will Barnes departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). Larry’s mother Lucy D. Barnes and Will’s uncle Short Barnes, both of Wilson, were next of kin.
- George Batts departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). His father John Batts were next of kin.
- Tobe Bellman and James Walter Bennett departed Hoboken, New Jersey, on 8 May 1919 aboard the George Washington with 5th Company Camp Grant Reenforcement Draft Labor Battalion (Colored). Tobe’s wife Mary Bellman and James’ mother Rosa Bennett, both of Wilson, were next of kin.
Lists of Incoming Passengers, 1917-1938 and Lists of Outgoing Passengers, 1917-1938; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, database on-line, http://www.ancestry.com.