United States Army

Corporal James Walter Ellis, stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

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In the 1930 census of Stantonsburg, Wilson County: Oscar Ellis, 39; wife Mamie, 39; and children Oscar Jr., 16, William, 14, Estelle, 12, Ejay, 11, Colen, 10, James, 9, Bessie M., 8, Hubert L., 6, Leroy, 2, and Dorothy, 1 month.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 1113 [East Nash], Oscar Ellis, 50, W.P.A. project laborer; wife Mamie, 49; children Henry, 23, public service laborer, Estell, 22, private housekeeper, A.J.A., 21, cafe waiter, Charles, 20, Moore’s Drug deliveryman, James, 18, Bessie, 17, Hubert, 15, Leroy, 13, Fred, 8, Mamie, 10, and Clarence, 5; and adopted children Annie, 15, and Rosco Jones, 13.

In the 1950 census of Washington, D.C.: James W. Ellis, 28, federal government messenger, and wife Vera L., 23.

Image courtesy of Veterans of World War II Wilson County, spiral-bound volume, Wilson County Public Library.

Technician Fifth Grade James Johnson, drowned in Burma.

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In the 1940 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County: farmer Columbus Ward, 20; mother Hattie Ward, 55, widow; brother Bill Ward, 28; and half-brother James Johnson, 19.

In 1941, James Johnson registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born1 November 1920 in Wilson; lived on R.F.D. #2, Wilson; his contact was Hattie Johnson; and he worked for M.L. Smith.

Image courtesy of Veterans of World War II Wilson County, spiral-bound volume, Wilson County Public Library.

Private Bruce Sutton, now at Fort Sam Houston.

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In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 716 East Green, rented for $14/month, Joseph Sutton, 61; wife Malissa, 60; children Beatrice, 26, James, 25, Fred, 23, Bruce, 19, Beulah, 17, and Mable, 16; and grandchildren Ivan, 8, and Geraldine, 7.

The 1941 Hill’s Wilson, N.C., city directory lists laborer Fred Sutton, maid Beatrice Sutton, CCC worker Bruce Sutton, tobacco worker James W. Sutton, laborer Levi Sutton and wife Josie, and Melissa G. Sutton at 716 East Green.

The 1947 Hill’s Wilson, N.C., city directory lists student Bruce Sutton, housekeeper Melissa G. Sutton, and domestic Rosa Sutton at 716 East Green.

In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 606 Green Street, Jane White, 48, laundry checker; son-in-law Bruce Sutton, 28; daughter Lucille Sutton, 20; and children William E., 2, and Bruce Jr., 1.

Corporal Judge Fleming Jr., sent to England.

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In the 1920 census of Saratoga township, Wilson County: on Stantonsburg Road, farmer Judge Fleming, 49; wife Molly, 40; and children Lizzie, 18, Arron, 16, Sarah, 12, Lula, 10, Addie, 8, Jordan, 5, and John, 3.

In the 1930 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Judge Fleming, 57; wife Mollie, 47; and children Arron, 25, Sarah J., 21, Lula, 20, Judge, 15, Johnie, 14, and Mary L., 6.

In the 1940 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: Mollie Flemming, 56, widow, farmer; sons Aaron, 36, and Judge Jr., 25; grandchildren Louisa, 17, Delma, 5, Aaron Jr., 3, and Melba G., 1; daughter-in-law Mahalia Flemming, 26; and lodger Jessie Smith, 14.

In 1940, Judge Junior Fleming registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 1 July 1915 in Wilson; lived on Route 4, Wilson; his contact was mother Mollie Sutton Fleming; and he worked at Imperial Tobacco Company, Barnes and Lodge Streets.

In the 1950 census of Saratoga township, Wilson County: Judge Flemming, 34, “planting corn”; wife Grace, 23, “picking plant bed”; and children Alfonsa, 3, and Gwenelyn, 2; and lodger Johnnie Sharp, 45, “planting corn.”

Image courtesy of Veterans of World War II Wilson County, spiral-bound volume, Wilson County Public Library.

Corporal William Batts, stationed at Camp Swift, Texas.

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In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 628 Warren Street, farm laborer Willie Batts, 28, wife Olivia, 29, and children Ernest, 8, Claria, 5, Elizabeth, 3, and twins Jodie and Josephine, 6 months.

In the 1920 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Willie Batts, 39, wife Olivia, 39, and children Ernest, 17, Clara, 16, Elizabeth, 13, Josephine, 10, William, 7, E. George, 5, and M. Mary, 1 1/2.

In the 1930 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Will Batts, 50, wife Olivia, 50, and children Ernest, 25, William, 16, Georgiana, 14, Magdelene, 11, Rosa L., 10, and Henry, 8.

On 1 April 1938, Wm. Batts, 23, of Taylors township, Wilson County, son of Will and Olivia Batts, married Bessie Lee Williams, 18, of Wilson, daughter of Isaac and Lucy Williams, in Wilson. Elder Abram Hill performed the ceremony. 

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 303 Finch Street, brick laborer William Batts, 25; wife Bessie, 20, tobacco factory laborer; children Thelma, 2, and Lucille, 9 months; and sister Dollie Williams, 17.

In 1940, William Batts registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County:

Image courtesy of Veterans of World War II Wilson County, spiral-bound volume, Wilson County Public Library.

Private First Class Richard T. Baker, stationed at Fort Benning.

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In the 1930 census of Stantonsburg township, Wilson County: farmer Haywood W. Baker, 52; wife Mollie, 43; and children Charles, 17, Hildarene, 16, Jasper, 14, Harold, 13, Mary P., 11, Richard T., 7, and Carlton Baker, 5.

In the 1940 census of Farmville township, Pitt County: farmer Haywood W. Baker, 62, and children Jasper, 22, Tensley James, 26, Richard Thomas, 16, and Carlton Baker, 14, and Mary Joyner, 20. All reported living in Greene County in 1935 except Tensley, who had lived in Goldsboro, Wayne County.

In 1942, Richard Thomas Baker registered for the World War II draft in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 24 August 1923 in Stantonsburg; resided at 719 East Green Street, Wilson; his contact was Haywood Baker of the same address; and he worked at G.H.T.M. in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Image courtesy of Veterans of World War II Wilson County, spiral-bound volume, Wilson County Public Library.

Pfc. Elijah Ward Jr., stationed in the South Pacific.

Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 12 August 1944.

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In the 1920 census of Stantonsburg township, Wilson County: on Wilson & Moyeton Road, tenant farmer Elijah Ward, 34; wife Florance, 26; Hillary Wooten, 26, and Robert Speight, 35, servants; brother James Ward, 19, and Sarah Ward, 16.

In the 1940 census of Bullhead township, Greene County, N.C.: farmer Elijah Ward, 48; wife Geneva, 42; children Emma M., 19, Elijah, 18, William J., 16, Ida M., 14, Calvin, 13, and Teaser, 12; and grandchildren Archy L., 3, and Lillian, 1.