Baltimore Afro-American, 15 December 1951.
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On 3 July 1911, Jim Whitfield, 21, of Wilson, married Lizzie McNeil, 18, of Wilson, in Wilson.
“Child of James and Lizzie Whitfield” died 27 September 1916 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 25 September 1916 to James A. Whitfield and Lizzie McNeal in Wilson County and was buried in Wilson [probably, Vick or Odd Fellows Cemetery.]
In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 715 Stantonsburg Street, house painter James Whitfield, 27; wife Lizzie, 25, hotel cook; children James Jr., 8, Lillian, 5, and Helen I., 5 months; and father Andrew Whitfield, 69.
In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 1004 Washington Street, valued at $3000, building painter James Whitfield, 34; wife Lizzie, 31, laundress; children James Jr., 18, Lillian, 15, and Hellen, 12; and father Alleck Whitfield, 81.
James A. Whitfield Jr. died 17 December 1936 of “auto collision on U.S. 301 killing him instantly.” Per his death certificate, he was born 24 July 1912 in Wilson to James Whitfield of Wilson and Elizabeth McNeal of Fayetteville. He worked as a school teacher. Informant was James Whitfield.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 1004 Washington Street, valued at $3500, house painter James Whitfield, 37; wife Elizabeth, 45; and daughters Lillian, 27, and Helen, 22.
In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 1004 Washington Street, James Whitfield, 58, house painting contractor; wife Lizzie E., 45; and daughter Helen A., 31, Washington County home economics teacher.