Snead

Rest in peace, Arlean Lindsey Snead.

“Ms. Arlean Lindsey Sneed, 99, of Hampton, VA surrounded by family, departed her earthy life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  She was one of nine children, born on March 10, 1926, in Wilson County, to Phil and Lugenia Lindsey who predeceased her. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who constantly sought God through prayer. She is survived by her children: Henry (Carol) of Hampton, VA, James (Linda) of Jackson, MS, Marvin of Elm City, NC, Veretta S. White (predeceased), ten grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, family, and friends. In addition to her deceased parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.

“Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 12:00 pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 209 Pender St., E., Wilson, NC.  Reverend Henry Sneed will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in Williams Chapel Cemetery, Williams Chapel Church Road, Elm City NC.”

State v. Moses Bynum and Martha Snead (1870).

In August 1870, Moses Bynum, with J.W. Smith, posted a bond to insure Bynum’s appearance in Wilson County court to face an adultery charge.

Jack Privett and Jinsey Privett were subpoenaed to appear as witnesses against Bynum and Martha Snead.

In the 1870 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County: South Carolina-born farm laborer Jack Privett, 40; wife Quincy, 32 [probably Jincey]; and daughter Malvinia, 4; plus Adeler Privett, 18, and her likely children Jane, 3, and Eli, 9 months.

Laura Sneed, 19, of Wilson County, daughter of Moses Bynum and [illegible] Bynum, married Burnis Hinnant, 21, of Wilson County, son of Amos Hinnant and Lindy Hinnant, on 3 September 1888 at Henry Dudley’s residence in Cross Roads township.

Mollie Hinnant died 4 August 1954 in Kenly, Johnston County. Per her death certificate, she was born 11 September 1878 in Wilson County to Moses Bynum and Martha Snead and was a widow. Mrs. Lossie Shaw was informant. [Her marriage license and the 1910 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County, suggest that Laura “Mollie” Bynum Hinnant was in fact born about 1869, which is consistent with her parents’ prosecution.]

Adultery Records –1870, Miscellaneous Records, Records of Wilson County, North Carolina State Archives.