obituary

The obituary of Beatrice Palmer Thompson of Burlington, New Jersey.

Trenton Evening Times, 5 July 1950.

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In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Horace Palmer, 40; wife Mary, 39; and children Beatrice, 13, James, 8, Gladys, 5, Mary Linder, 3, and Lonie, 1 month.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 413 East Green, Mary Palmer, 50, office maid, and children Beatrice, 23, James E., 18, Glayds, 14, Mary L., 12, Lonie, 9, and Robert L., 8.

In the 1940 census of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey: lodger Beatrice Thompson, 33, maid, widow [sic], and lodger’s daughter Barbara E., 6, in the household of Emma Hunley, 56, at 38 Spring Street.

In the 1950 census of Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey: at 202 Jones Avenue, Edwin Thompson, 49, cleaner-presser in tailor business; wife Beatrice, 42, tailor’s helper; and daughter Barbara E., 14.

On 30 December 1952, Elmer Hinson, 21, of Wilmington, Delaware, married Barbara Thompson, 19, of Burlington, New Jersey, daughter of Edwin Thompson and Beatrice Palmer, in Wilmington, Delaware.

The obituaries of brothers James and Charlie Bynum of North Little Rock, Arkansas.

James C. and Charles A. Bynum were born in Wilson County, but migrated to Lonoke County, Arkansas, as children with their parents Lawrence and Edna Bynum Bynum.

Arkansas Gazette, 18 March 1960.

Arkansas Gazette, 3 July 1979.

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In the 1880 census of Saratoga township, Wilson County: laborer Larence Bynum, 24; wife Edney, 19; children James, 1, and Mary J., 1 month; mother-in-law Liddie, 55; brother Isac, 22, and sister-in-law Anna, 17.

In the 1900 census of Brodie township, Pulaski County, Arkansas: James Bynum, 21, farm laborer, is listed in the household of Lester Lemons.

On 20 January 1901, Jas. Bynum, 22, of Cobbs, Lonoke County, married Florence Hynes, 21, of Scott, Lonoke County, in Lonoke County, Arkansas.

In the 1910 census of Augusta, Hill township, Pulaski County, Arkansas: James C. Bynum, 21, boilermaker helper; wife Florence, 30; and newborn son Freddie J., at 305 Hazel.

In the 1920 census of Walls township, Lonoke County: James Binum, 41, farmer; wife Florence, 40; daughter Odessa, 1; mother Edna, 57, widow; and brother Willie, 17.

In the 1930 census of Walls township, Lonoke County: J.C. Bynum, 50, farmer; wife Florence, 50; daughter Odessa, 12; and adopted son Columbus Webb, 5.

In the 1940 census of Lafayette township, Lonoke County: on Old Key Rock Road, James Bynum, 61, farm laborer; wife Florence, 60; and Columbus Webb, 40 [sic].

James Columbus Bynum registered for the World War I draft in Lonoke County. Per his registration card, he was born 13 November 1878 in Wilson, N.C.; lived in “Keo (Redwine),” Lonoke County; his contact was Florence Bynum; and he was a self-employed farmer.

In the 1950 census of Walls township, Lonoke County: J.C. Bynum, 71, farmer, and wife Florence, 70.

James C. Bynum died 13 March 1960 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Per his death certificate, he was born 13 November 1884 in North Carolina to Lawrence Bynum and Edna Hopper; was married; lived at 816 Cedar Street, North Little Rock; and was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Keo, Arkansas. Florence Bynum was informant.

 

The obituary of William Aaron Best.

Wilson Daily Times, 23 August 1949.

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In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: widow Nannie Best, 48, cook; her children Francis, 28, cook, Eliza, 24, public school teacher, and son Aaron, 9; and lodgers, Lula, 24, cook, and Nannie Best, 16, private nurse.

On 27 November 1919, Aaron Best, 21, of Wilson, son of Aaron and Nan Best, married Willie Burton, 21, of Wilson, daughter of Will and Mary Burton, in Wilson. A.M.E. Zion minister B.P. Coward performed the ceremony in the presence of William H. Phillips, Jewel J. Phillips, and Thomas Bowser.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 330 South Spring Street: widow Nannie Best, 61, her daughter Frank, 30, son Aaron, 21, daughter-in-law Estelle, 19, widowed brother Harper Best, 65, and a lodger, nurse Henrietta Colvert, 24.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 406 East Walnut, ice plant laborer Aaron Best, 31; wife Estell, 31; and children William A., 9, Audry L., 6, Rudolph V., 5, Vera M., 3, and Royce D., 1.

Vera Mae Best died 15 June 1938 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 1 November 1927 in Wilson to Aaron Best and Estelle Burton; was a student; and lived at 406 Walnut Street. She was buried in Wilson. 

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 406 Walnut, rented for $12/month, Aaron Best, 39; wife Estelle, 39; and children Rudolph, 14, Royce, 10, Harper and Gerald, 8, Eddie, 7, and Nannie Jean, 5.

Willie Estelle Best died 16 November 1940 at her home at 1009 East Nash Street, Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 6 April 1900 in Henderson, N.C., to William Burton and Mary Jane Hicks and was married to Aaron Best. She was buried in Rountree Cemetery [perhaps the Best plot in Odd Fellows?]

In 1942, Aaron Best registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 21 September 1899 in Wilson; lived at 1009 East Nash Street; his contact was mother Nan E. Best, same address; and he worked for a contractor at Marine Barracks, New River, Onslow County, North Carolina.

In 1943, Rudolph Best registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 17 September 1925 in Wilson; lived at 1009 East Nash Street; his contact was Aaron Best, same address; and he worked part-time at Briggs Hotel.

William Aaron Best died 21 August 1949. Per his death certificate, he was born 21 September 1900 in Wilson County to Aaron and Nannie Best; was a widower; and worked as a laborer for Export Tobacco Company. Audrey Best, 1009 East Nash, was informant. He was buried in Rountree Cemetery [perhaps the Best plot in Odd Fellows?]

The obituary of Marie Ravennah Taylor.

The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.), 18 June 1942.

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Marie Louise Ravennah was born about 1885 in Hampton County, South Carolina, to Emile J. Ravennah and Georgianna Rivers Ravennah. She married Rev. Halley B. Taylor in 1909; they likely met while students in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Taylors lived in Wilson about a decade, where Rev. Halley led Calvary Presbyterian Church.

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In the 1920 census of Town of Wilson, Wilson County: at 700 Green Street, preacher Henry [sic; Halley] Taylor, 40; wife Louise, 28; and children Bettie, 8, Louise, 6, Robert, 5, and Halley, 4.

In the 1930 census of Washington, D.C.: at 1715 First Street, minister Halley B. Taylor, 50; wife Marie L., 45; and children Bettie S., 19, M. Louise, 17, Robert E., 14, Halley B., Jr., 12, and Harold H., 1.

In the 1940 census of Washington, D.C.: Halley B. Taylor, 60; wife Marie L., 54; and sons Halley Jr., 22, and Holard T., 11.

 

James Miller, migrant to Indiana, dies in Wilson.

Indianapolis News, 5 November 1922.

James “Wilson” was from Wilson, but his last name was Miller. Oddly, I have found no trace of Miller’s 40 years in Indianapolis — or of his Civil War service. He apparently left his wife Priscilla and daughters Sarah, Louisa, and Prudence in Wilson when he migrated just before 1880. He came back periodically, and he and Priscilla had a son John in 1885.

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In the 1870 census of Saratoga township, Wilson County: farm laborer James M. Miller, 27, and wife Priscilla, 18.

In the 1880 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Prissilla Miller, 28, servant, and children Sarah E., 8, Louisa, 4, and Prudence, 1.

On 23 June 1892, Amos Hines, 23, married Sarah Eliza Miller, 20, at “Pender Street Methodist Church,” Wilson. A.M.E. Zion minister J.F. Jordan performed the ceremony in the presence of W.J. Moore, S.H. Vick, and A.F. Moore.

In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: house mover Frank Barnes, 25; wife Prudence, 21; mother Priscilla Miller, 45; and son John Miller, 14.

Priscilla Miller died in late 1908. W.A. Finch applied for letters of administration for Prissy Miller on 30 November 1908. Her heirs were John Miller and Sarah Eliza Hines, and her estate was valued at $750.

In the 1900 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: Amos Hines, 32; wife Sarah, 28; and sons Ashley, 7, Branch, 4, and George D., 1.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on Suggs Street, Allen Hines, 60; wife Sarah, 39; children Ashley, 16, Branch, 14, George D., 11, Allie M., 9, Priscilla, 6, Amos Jr. , 3, and John O., 1; and brother Amos, 40, widower [sic].

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on Suggs Street, gardener Amos Hines, 53; wife Sarah, 47, laundress; and children Ashley, 23, lumber company wagoner, George, 21, grocery delivery boy, Allie, 18, Pricilla, 15, Amos Jr., 12, John, 10, Etta, 7, and Margret, 5.

James Miller died 22 October 1927 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 4 March 1842 in Wake County, N.C., to Doretha Miller; was a widower; lived at 631 Suggs Street; and was buried in Wilson [most likely, Vick Cemetery.] Sarah Hines, 631 Suggs Street, was informant.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 631 East Suggs Street, owned and valued at $1200, widow Sarah Hines, 58, and children Harvey, 25, Pricilla, 22, Amos, 20, John O., 18, Etta, 17, and Marguerite, 15.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 631 Suggs, owned and valued at $500, widow Sarah Hines, 69, and son Amos, 38, tobacco factory laborer.

John Henry Miller died 16 June 1957 at his home at 616 Maury Street, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 17 July 1885 in Wilson County to James Miller and Priscilla [maiden name unknown]; was a laborer; and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery. Mary Miller was informant.

Sarah Hines died 13 September 1961 at 1306 Marlowe Street, Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 5 September 1873 in Wilson County to James Miller and Pricilla Bass and was a widower. Informant was Margaret Hines, 1306 Marlowe Street.

The obituary of Peter Blackwell of Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 1937.

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In the 1900 census of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana: day laborer Nathan Blackwell, 59; wife Delpha, 53; daughter-in-law Harriett, 33, house cleaner; and [grand]children James, 16, foundry offbearer, Jonas, 13, Martha, 11, and Peter, 10; all born in North Carolina.

In the 1910 census of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana: at 969 West 24th, Robert Evans, 22, jobber; sister Georgia Blackwell, 23, laundress; brother-in-law Pete Blackwell, 23, street laborer; boarder Jim Staton, 35, cement laborer; and mother-in-law Ruth Evans, 46, laundress, widow.

In the 1918 Indianapolis, Indiana, city directory: Blackwell Peter E lab h 979 w 26th

Pete Blackwell died 6 June 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Per his death certificate, he was about 48 years old; was born in North Carolina to Edward Blackwell and Hattie Lassiter; lived at 2706 Ethel, Indianapolis; was a porter at Claypool Hotel; and was married.

The obituary of Roscoe Johnson of Williamstown, New Jersey.

Delaware County Daily Times (Chester, Pa.), 30 August 1955.

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In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: day laborer Hardy Johnson, 33; wife Martha, 31; and children Jessee B., 10, Pauline, 7, Saniga, 5, Roscoe, 3, Herbert, 2, and Johnny G., 5 months.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: railroad laborer Hardy Johnson, 48; wife Martha, 40; and children Pauline, 17, market laborer, Thomas, 15, Rosco, 13, Hermon, 11, Jonnie, 10, Alford, 8, Joseph, 6, Annie L., 4, Hardy, 2, and Maggie L., 5 months.

In 1918, Roscoe May Johnston registered for the World War I draft in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Per his registration card, he was born 23 September 1898; lived at 2800 Webster, Pittsburgh; his nearest relative was Martha Johnson, 623 Green Street Wilson; and he worked as a laborer for Jones Laughlin Company, Pittsburgh.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 634 Green, Hardy Johnson, 50, foreman at electric light house; wife Martha, 48; and children Sidney, 20, laborer for barber; Roscoe, 23, John, 18, barber, Alfred, 18, Josey, 15, Annie Lee, 13, Hardey, 11, Russell, 8, and Martha, 4; plus lodger James Small, 22, barber.

On 24 October 1921, Roscoe Johnson, 23, barber, born in Wilson, North Carolina, to Hardy and Martha Johnson, married Virginia Marie Price (also known as Marie Virginia Price, 21, born in Baltimore, Maryland, to L.L. and Lucy Amer Price, in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

In the 1930 census of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: at 251 Hobart Street, owned and valued at $4500, barber Roscoe Johnson, 30; wife Marie, 28; and children Doris, 8, Roscoe, 7, Lloyd, 5, Marian, 2, and Gloria, 1. Marie was born in Maryland; the children, in Pennsylvania.

In the 1940 census of Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey: now renting, construction laborer Roscoe Johnson, 40; wife Marie, 40; and children Doris, 18, Roscoe Jr., 17, Lloyd, 16, Marion, 12, Gloria, 11, William, 10, Barbara, 7, Smith, 6, Elaine and Eleanor, 5, Donald, 4, John, 2, and Shirley, 1.

In 1942, Roscoe Johnson registered for the World War II draft in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Per his registration card, he was born 23 July 1899 in Wilson, N.C.; lived on Glassboro Road, Williamstown; was a self-employed farmer; and his contact was Marie Johnson.

In the 1950 census of Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey: on Glasstown Road, Roscoe Johnson, 51, oil refinery laborer; wife Marie, 50; and children Marion, 22, hotel domestic, William 19, Smitty, 18, laborer on family’s farm, Elaine and Eleanor, 15, Shirley, 10, Catherine, 7, Barbara, 18, Donald, 14, and John, 13.