Wilson Daily Times, 13 January 1945.

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Gus Maple died 9 January 1945 in Micro township, Johnston County, North Carolina. Per his death certificate, he was born 12 April 1911 in Sumter, South Carolina; worked as a laborer; was married to Laura Maple; and lived at 400 South Lodge Street, Wilson. His cause of death: “Accidental death body caught on pulley & beat to death.” He was buried in Allen Chapel cemetery, Sumter.