obituary

The obituary of Mamie Cooper Bunn.

Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 8 March 1947.

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In the 1900 census of Elm City, Toisnot township, Wilson County: shoemaker Watson Cooper, 40; wife Fannie, 34; and daughters Savanah M., 15, Minnie, 12, Eva, 10, Mamie A., 6, and Ether P., 2.

In the 1910 census of Elm City, Toisnot township, Wilson County: Watson J. Cooper, 51; wife Fannie, 43; and children Minnie, 20, Eva, 16, Mamie, 13, Ethel, 11, Lubia, 8, and James, 5.

On 12 June 1912, Willie Shirley, 21, of Toisnot township, son of A.S. and Lizzie Shirley, married Mamie Cooper, 18, of Toisnot township, daughter of Watt and Fannie Cooper, at Fannie Cooper’s house. Buck Locus applied for the license in Wilson County.

In the 1912 Rocky Mount, N.C., city directory: Shirley Mamie (c) laundress h 210 Dunn

In the 1940 census of Elm City, Toisnot township, Wilson County: widow Fannie Cooper, 73, cook; daughter Mamie Bunn, 45, widow, and granddaughter Susie, 7.

The obituary of Lady Mae Massey.

Wilson Daily Times, 25 April 1950.

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On 14 March 1926, Ladie May Patrick, 21, daughter of Dolphus and Lela Patrick, married Joe Thomas, 25, son of Tom and Della Thomas, in Wilson.

On 23 July 1938, Lady Mary Mae Patrick, 34, of Wilson County, daughter of Paul McDowell and Lela Patrick, married Thomas Massey, 45, of Wilson County, son of Richard and Liddie McDowell, in Nash County, N.C.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Lela Patrick, 55, tobacco stemmer; brother Luther Blue, 51, farm laborer; mother Catherine Blue, 78, widow; lodger Thomas Mathews, 45, tobacco factory fireman; and his wife Lady M., 35.

In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 305 Hackney Street, Tom Massey, 52, tobacco factory fireman; wife Lady Mae, 43; daughter Sadie Mae, 12; and mother-in-law Lela Patrick, 65, tobacco stemmer.

Lady Mae Massey died 23 April 1950 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 22 January 1905 in Robeson County, N.C., to Dolphus Patrick and Lela Blue; was married; and lived at 305 Hackney Street.

The obituary of Robert Wilkinson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wilson Daily Times, 31 March 1949.

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In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: brickmason Smith Bennett, 47; daughter Addie, 20; and lodgers Robert Wilkerson, 36, cooper, born in Virginia, Archie Williams, 34, carpenter, and Samuel Wooten, 18, farm laborer.

On 20 November 1900, Robert W. Wilkerson, 31, son of Henry and Eliza Wilkerson, married Addie Eatman, 19, daughter of Barbour Eatman, at Smith Bennett’s residence. Baptist minister J.T. Deans performed the ceremony in the presence of Willie Rountree, Sidney Bradley, and Jacob Tucker.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: box factory laborer Robert Wilkerson, 50; wife Addie, 30; and children Carrie, 8, Addie, 7, Robert Jr., 5, and Maggie, 2.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: fertilizer plant laborer Silas Edwards, 48; wife Addie, 44; and children Addie, 25, housework for private family, and Roland, 15, lumber plant laborer.

In 1942, Robert Wilkerson registered for the World War II draft in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Per his registration card, he was born 10 July 1904 in Wilson, N.C.; lived at 1639 Webster; his contact was Margaret Wilkerson, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and he was unemployed. He was described as having a “gray streak at part in hair.”

Robert Wilkerson died 23 March 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Per his death certificate, he was born 10 July 1904 [crossed through and 1907 substituted] in Wilson, N.C., to Robert and Ruth [no surnames listed]; was married to Ruth Wilkerson; lived at 1938 Christian Street; worked as a laborer; and his body was removed to Wilson for burial.

The obituary of Isaac Kirby of Camden, New Jersey.

Courier-Post (Camden, N.J.), 2 November 1959.

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In the 1900 census of Springhill township, Wilson County: farmer Isaac S. Kirby, 58; wife Mary, 54; and sons Leroy A., 21, William, 14, and Isaac R., 13.

In the 1910 census of Springhill township, Wilson County: farmer William Kirby, 23; wife Nannie, 20; daughter Fredie M., 5 months; mother Mary, 66, widow; boarder [and brother] Leroy, 32; and brother Ransom, 23.

In 1918, Ransome Kirby registered for the World War I draft in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Per his registration card, he was born 7 April 1882; lived at “Penn RR Camp,” Butler and Sepviva Streets, Philadelphia; worked as a cook for Pennsylvania Railroad; and his nearest relative was Mary Kirby, Kenly, N.C.

In 1926, Ransome Kirby and Albert Jones married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In late 1926, Ransom Kirby’s barbershop was one of eleven homes and businesses raided by Camden police looking for illegal alcohol. He was later acquitted of the charge.

The Courier (Camden, N.J.), 1 December 1926.

In the 1929 Camden, New Jersey, city directory:

In the 1930 census of Lawnside, Camden County, New Jersey: Clarence [sic] Kirby, 40, barber, born in N.C.; wife Alberta, 37, born in Virginia; and son Eugene, 2, born in Pennsylvania.

In the 1940 census of Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey: at 444 South Broad, barber Ramson H. Kirby, 53, and son Eugene, 2.

In 1942, Isaac Ransome Kirby registered for the World War II draft in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Per his registration card, he was born 7 April 1887 in Kenly, N.C.; lived at 438 Mantua Avenue, Woodbury, Gloucester County; his contact was William Kirby, R.F.D. #3, Kenly; and he was self-employed at 438 Mantua Avenue.

In the 1950 census of Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey: widower Isaac Kirby, 60, barbershop proprietor.

Build a family tree workbook.

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Funeral announcement for Louis Hagans.

Wilson Daily Times, 2 March 1937.

In the 1900 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer Charles Haggans, 39; wife Charity, 39; and children Martha, 18, Louis, 16, Joney, 14, Isaac, 13, Lou R., 10, and Charles, 1.

On 22 December 1909, Louis Hagans, 24, son of Charlie and Charity Hagans, married Hattie Smith, 17, daughter of Thomas and Edie Smith, in Wilson. Baptist minister Fred M. Davis performed the ceremony.

In the 1910 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: Louis Haggans, 26, servant, and wife Hattie, 17.

In 1918, John Louis Hagans registered for the World War I draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 4 April 1884; lived on Queen Street; and worked as a farm laborer for J.G. Roney.

The obituary of Annie Mariah Artis Darden of Mount Vernon, New York.

Mount Vernon (N.Y.) Argus, 7 June 1971.

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  • John D. Artis and Sarah Ward Artis

In the 1870 census of Stantonsburg township, Wilson County: farm laborer Nathan Ward, 46; wife Mariah, 26; and children Sarah, 15, Scott, 13, Waltin, 10, Larrence, 5, and Ida, 2; plus Lydia Moye, 58.

In the 1880 census of Stantonsburg township, Wilson County: farmer Nathan Ward, 56; wife Maria, 47; children Sarah, 24, Austin, 18, Laurena, 14, Ida, 12, Maria, 9, Ora, 7, Douglas, 5, Columbus, 4, and Elijah, 1; and mother-in-law Liddia Moye, 66.

On 17 July 1890, John D. Artis, 28, of Stantonsburg, son of Joseph and Mary Ann Artis, married Sarah Ward, 34, of Stantonsburg, daughter of Nathan and Mariah Ward, at Sarah Ward’s. Methodist minister Rev. A.T. Dove performed the ceremony in the presence of George N. Applewhite, Mary J. Ward, and W.E. Ward.

In the 1900 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County, N.C.: farmer John Artis, 35; wife Sarah, 35; and daughters Ida, 17, Mariah, 11, and Ora, 8.

John Artis died 16 September 1927 in Wilson, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was 65 years old; was born in Wayne County, N.C., to Joe Artis; was married to John Artis; was a farmer; and was buried in Wilson County. James Ward was informant.

In the 1920 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County, N.C.: farmer John Artis, 56; wife Sarah, 60; and grandson John, 14.

Ora Speights died 15 April 1939 in Speights Bridge township, Greene County, N.C. Per her death certificate, she was born 10 January 1893 in Greene County, N.C., in John Artis and Sarah Ward; was married to Charlie Speights; and was buried in Greene County.

  • Annie Mariah Artis Darden

In the 1900 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County, N.C.: farmer John Artis, 35; wife Sarah, 35; and daughters Ida, 17, Mariah, 11, and Ora, 8.

On 2 May 1909, Jim Hagans, 22, of Saratoga, son of Dred and Mamie Hagans, married Maria Artis, 19, of Saratoga, daughter of John and Sarah Artis, at John Artis’ residence in Saratoga township, Wilson County. A.M.E. Zion minister G.A. Wood performed the ceremony.

On 16 December 1911, Jesse Darden and Maria Hagans were married in Greene County.

In the 1920 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County: farm Jeffie Darden, 25; wife Mariah, 28; children Ada Belle, 6, Effie, 4, and Lawrence, 6 months; and cousin Tom Ward, 20.

In the 1930 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County: Jessie Darden, 35; wife Maria, 38; and children Ada B., 16, Effie, 14, Lawrence, 10, Charlie, 8, Nathan, 6, Sarah, 5, and Annie, 3.

 

The obituary of Elder Cordie Lucas.

Wilson Daily Times, 30 November 1972.

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In the 1900 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: Ruffin Woodard, 20, and Corda P. Lucas, 17, servants and farm laborers in the household of Bennett Bullock, 37, farmer.

In the 1910 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: Esic C. Watson, 34; wife Mary, 32; children Pienetta, 14, Eureka, 12, Ila, 10, Ola, 8, and Edgar, 6; and hired man/farm laborer Cordie Lucas, 26.

On 19 March 1913, Cordie Locus, 29, of Nash County, son of John P. Locus and Millie Locus, married Jane Ellen Darden, 20, of Oldfields township, daughter of Peter Darden and Lucy Darden, in Oldfields township. Original Free Will Baptist minister B.H. Boykin performed the ceremony.

In 1918, Cordie Peter Lucas registered for the World War I draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 15 December 1883; lived at R.F.D. #1, Sims; worked as a tenant farmer for Wiley Farmer; and his nearest relative was Janie Lucas.

In the 1920 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: farmer Cordie P. Locus, 36; wife Janie E., 25; and children Millie J., 5, Willie C., 4, Walter J., 2, and Mary L., 3 months.

In the 1930 census of Oldfields township, Wilson County: farmer Cordy P. Locus, 46; wife Jane E., 35; and children Millie, 15, Willie C., 14, Walter J., 12, Mary L., 10, John R., 9, David, 7, Benjamin, 5, Ruth, 4, and Ruby L., 1.

In the 1940 census of Beulah township, Johnston County NC: farmer Cordie P. Lucas, 56, widower, and children Mary L., 20, John R., 18, David, 17, Benjamin, 15, Ruth, 13, Ruby L., 11, Beulah M. and Eula P., 8, Janie, 5, and Nannie, 4.

In the 1950 census of Beulah township, Johnston County NC: farmer Cordie P. Lucas, 65,; [children] Ruth, 23, Beulah M. and Eula P., 18, Jannie, 15, Nanny R., 14, Willie C., 34, Hazel, 23; and [grandchildren] Barbara A., 4, and Linda Locus, 1, and James L. Simms, 5.

Cordie P. Lucas died 26 November 1972 in New Jersey.