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John Spears 1804–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States

Father: Col. Speer

Mother: RUTH Speer)

Spouse(s): Jane Head

Children(s): Andrew Spears, John Speer, Elisha (Spear), Nancy (Spear), Lewis (Spear), Alexander Speer, James (Spear), Alfred (Spear), Sarah Spillman, William (Spear), Mary Creed, Prissilla Speer, Patsy Speer

In 1804, John Spears entered the world in Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States, born to Col Samuel H Speer And Ruth Cain Eddleman Speer. John Spears married Jane Jennie Virginia Head, and had children including Alexander Sandy Thomas Speer, Alfred Clingman Speer Spear, Andrew Spears, Elisha Speer Spear, James Dallas Speer Spear, John Henry Speer, Lewis Louis Washington Speer Spear, Mary J Speer Creed, Nancy Paulina Speer Spear, Patsy Brille Speer, Prissilla Speer, Sarah Dalton Sally Speer Spear Spillman, William Speer Spear. John Spears passed away in 1870 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1804, John Spears entered the world in Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States, born to Col Samuel H Speer And Ruth Cain Eddleman Speer.
  • John Spears married Jane Jennie Virginia Head, and had children including Alexander Sandy Thomas Speer, Alfred Clingman Speer Spear, Andrew Spears, Elisha Speer Spear, James Dallas Speer Spear, John Henry Speer, Lewis Louis Washington Speer Spear, Mary J Speer Creed, Nancy Paulina Speer Spear, Patsy Brille Speer, Prissilla Speer, Sarah Dalton Sally Speer Spear Spillman, William Speer Spear.
  • John Spears passed away in 1870 in Surry, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Col. Speer
1778–1868
Birth Location: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
CS
RUTH Speer)
1775–1847
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
RS

Spouses(s)

Jane Head
1809–1870
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
JH

Children(s)

Andrew Spears
1834–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Speer
1838–1925
Birth Location: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
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Elisha (Spear)
1829–1902
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
E(
Nancy (Spear)
1840–1872
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
N(
Lewis (Spear)
1843–1928
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
L(
Alexander Speer
1843–1865
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
AS
James (Spear)
1845–1931
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
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Alfred (Spear)
1846–1910
Birth Location: Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Sarah Spillman
1841–
Birth Location: Yadkin Co.
SS
William (Spear)
1828–1910
Birth Location: Surry County, NC, USA
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Mary Creed
1849–1933
Birth Location: East Bend, North Carolina, USA
MC
Prissilla Speer
1836–
Birth Location: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
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Patsy Speer
1833–1914
Birth Location: Surry (Forsyth) Co, NC
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John Spears's Ancestors

Self
John Spears
1804–1870
Birth Place: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Col. Samuel H. Speer
1778–1868
Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
RUTH (CAIN, (Eddleman,) Speer)
1775–1847
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Capt. (Henry) Speer
1750–1798
Somerset, Maryland, USA
Rachel Hudspeth
1750–1810
Somerset, Maryland, United States
THOMAS CAIN
1724–1799
Kent, Delaware, United States
CELIA (STEELMAN,) (CAIN)
1747–1827
Kent, Delaware, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jacob SPEER
1724–1802
Elizabeth Steelmon
1725–1802
Ruth Thurston
1726–1793
Matthias Steelman
1723–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry SPEER
1686–1769
Jane Callaway
1692–1769
Jon Steelman
1705–1772
Sarah Adams
1710–1791

John Spears's Descendants

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John Spears (1804–1870) m. Jane ((Jennie)(Virginia?)) Head (20 Feb 1809–after 1870)
  1. 1. Andrew Spears 1834– m. Cena Hill 1829–1905
    1. 1. John Spears 1875–1951 m. Alice (Doss) Spears 1887–1959
      1. 1. John (James) Spears 1923–1994
      2. 2. Eula (Kay) Spears-Shumate 1917–1993
        1. 1. Margaret (Mae) Shumate 1937–1995
        2. 2. Jimmy (O.) Shumate 1946–2009
      3. 3. Clara Spears-Moses 1915– m. Silas (Clarence) Moses 1916–1971
        1. 1. Rosie (Ann Moses) Lineberry 1938–1991 m. Marvin (Augustus) Lineberry 1935–2010
      4. 4. Rodney (Dean) Spears 1926–2012
      5. 5. Ollie (May) Spears-Gilbert 1910–1995
      6. 6. Nellie (Wilson) Spears-Sutphin 1912–1989 m. William (Dexter) Sutphin 1897–1970
        1. 1. Hilda Sutphin 1933–2019
      7. 7. Glen Spears 1910–1987
      8. 8. Cecil Spears-Thomas-Roark 1913–2003 m. James Roark 1914–
      9. 9. Geneva Spears-Marshall 1919–1996 m. Fred (C) Marshall 1913–
    2. 2. Martha (J.) Spears 1858–1915 m. Thomas (Nelson) Roberts 1863–
      1. 1. Thomas (Burton) Roberts 1892–1947 m. Flossie (Lawhorn) Roberts 1909–
        1. 1. Nan (Mae) Mcduffie 1915–1975
      2. 2. Nancy (C) Roberts 1894–1971 m. Ellis (S) Handy 1873–1952
        1. 1. Alma (M) Handy 1930–1992 m. Karl (William) Melton 1923–2008
        2. 2. Aline (D) Handy 1927–2009
        3. 3. Albert (Mitchell) Handy 1918–1944
        4. 4. Claude (Hardin) Handy 1921–2002 m. Phyllis (Elane) Wright 1924–
        5. 5. Connie (Lou Verna) Wright 1923–2009 m. Sherman (Eugene) Wright 1916–
        6. 6. Hattie Handy 1931–2015
        7. 7. Elbert (Lee) Handy 1934–2009 m. Ruth Cary 1927–1993
      3. 3. Hattie (B) Roberts 1900–1921 m. Robert (A) Duncan 1898–
        1. 1. Mildred (Louise) Duncan 1918–
      4. 4. Arthur (Harrison) Roberts 1889–1979 m. Susan (Copeland) Roberts 1893–1981
        1. 1. Margaret (Roberts Neal) Renolds 1913–2000 m. Harvey (Hurd) Neal 1904–1972
        2. 2. Arthur (Earl Roberts) Sr 1918–1997 m. Mary (Louise Tuttle) Roberts 1921–2003
        3. 3. James (Edwards) Roberts 1924–
        4. 4. William (Thomas) Roberts 1921–1944
      5. 5. Walter (Brown) Roberts 1889–1950
      6. 6. Effie (D Spears Lyle) Mills 1879– m. Samuel (G.\August) Lile 1874–1907 m. John (J) Mills 1886–
        1. 1. Mary (Belle) Lyle 1898–
        2. 2. Grace Lyle 1896–1980 m. Walter (Chester) Border 1890–1967
        3. 3. Hattie (Lyle) Bescos 1900–1942 m. John (Quincy) Bescoe 1897–1942
        4. 4. Inez Mills 1909–
        5. 5. Clyde Lule 1904–
        6. 6. Ethel (Mae) Lyle 1906–
      7. 7. Lillie Spears 1887–1982 m. Jas (A) Pruitt 1888–
    3. 3. Mary Spears 1869–1952
      1. 1. Hubert (Andrew) Spears 1900–1978 m. Josie Crowder 1906–1992 m. Mary (Finch) Spears 1900–1946
        1. 1. Bernice (O "Bea") Spears-Gravely 1921–2006 m. Rannell Gravely 1925–2002
        2. 2. Moyer Spears 1924–1944 m. Anna (Lee) McKnight 1921–1982
        3. 3. Hurbert Spears 1927–1994 m. Marilyn (Cole) Spears 1933–2023
        4. 4. Madeline Mcgraw 1919–1960 m. Paul (Elmer) Baldwin 1914–1981
        5. 5. 1936– m. Raymond Hagan 1940–1999
        6. 6. Lewis (A) Spears 1933–1997 m. Barbara (Cole) Spears 1934–2011
      2. 2. Maude (R) Spears-Kilcolin 1902–1957 m. Edward (Miller) Kilcolin 1917–1979
      3. 3. Bootesee Spears 1908–1993 m. Archie (Lee) Sheppard 1903–1979
        1. 1. Virginia (Irene Sheppard) Crowder 1926–1967
        2. 2. Kathleen Shephard 1926–2001
        3. 3. Vernelle (Sheppard) Wilson 1930–2011 m. Douglas (McLean) Wilson 1926–1999
    4. 4. Francis Spears 1874–1900
      1. 1. Woodie (Leona Spears) Brooks 1895–1984 m. Walter (H) Brooks 1891–1941
        1. 1. Walter (Harden) Brooks 1921–2012 m. Margaret (Ethleen Brinkley) Stump 1925–
        2. 2. Francis Brooks 1926–1926
        3. 3. Hubert Brooks 1918–2011
        4. 4. Roy Brooks 1918–1988 m. Claudine (Marie Brooks) Heath 1921–2004
        5. 5. Berlin Brooks 1923–1978
        6. 6. Louise Bailey 1927–2013 m. William (Martin) Bailey 1928–1970
        7. 7. Phyllis (Gray Brooks) Laprad 1933–2009
    5. 5. Ann Spears 1863–1945 m. John (Weldon) Boyles 1865–
      1. 1. Fannie (Brook) Parman 1890–1934
        1. 1. Lillian Parman 1921–
      2. 2. Frank (Vestie) Boyles 1902–1991 m. Ethel (B) Stata 1905–1995
        1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Boyles 1930–1985
        2. 2. James (Elton) Boyles 1926–1988
        3. 3. Merle (Gaynell Boyles) 1924-2020 1924–2020
        4. 4. Clifton (Elwood Boyles) 1933-2015 1932–2015
      3. 3. Arless (Burton) Boyles 1889–1971 m. Gertrude (Vaughn) Boyles 1893–
        1. 1. Maryne Boyles 1918–
      4. 4. Russell (Painter) Boyles 1908–2002 m. Ethel (Boyles) Anders 1907–2006
        1. 1. Early (Franklin Boyles) Sr 1926–2011 m. Elsie Elliott 1921–
        2. 2. Helen (Juanita) Gravley 1929–2007 m. Alex Gravley 1924–
      5. 5. Lelia (Carene) Vaughn 1892–1934 m. Luther (Talmage) Vaughan 1889–1966
      6. 6. Adele (Ada Boyle) Jennings 1904–1988
        1. 1. Aileen (Estelle) Jennings 1926–2001
      7. 7. Reatha (E Boyles) Bryant 1898–1963 m. Ray (Garrent) Bryant 1905–1985
        1. 1. James (Homer Talmadge) Bryant 1926–1987
      8. 8. Frances (Elizabeth Boyles) Delp 1900–1976 m. Charles (Guilford) Delp 1904–1975
        1. 1. Nella (Naomi Delp) Hawks 1929–2012
      9. 9. Everett (David) Boyles 1906–1981
    6. 6. Margaret Spears 1865–1943 m. Charles (Constance Banner) Gentry 1875–1913
      1. 1. Frank (Loda) Gentry 1903–1977 m. Agnes (Lessie) Gentry 1904–1980
        1. 1. Eva (Dawn Gentry) Sharron 1929–2016 m. Robert (Edward) SHARRON 1927–1987
        2. 2. Helen (Gentry) Grimm 1924–2007 m. William (Harold) Grimm 1917–1996
      2. 2. Mary (C) GENTRY 1899–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Bettie Spears) Gray 1869–1944 m. Wiley (Bays) Gray 1869–1922
    8. 8. Julia (Anna) Speers-Waller 1872–1909 m. Andy Waller 1871–1951
      1. 1. Thomas (George) Waller 1899–1976 m. Ida (Mae Dunford) King 1907– m. Cecil (Minnie Waller) Taylor 1907–1946 m. Cecil (Minnie) Waller 1907–1946
        1. 1. Frank (Delbert) Waller 1931–1984
        2. 2. Andrew (Thomas) Waller 1929–2000 m. Dorothy (Lee Wright) Waller 1928–2017
        3. 3. Elva Barker 1925–2018 m. Saint (Andrew) Barker 1922–2017
        4. 4. Edna (Lucile Waller) Brown 1927–2019
      2. 2. Ernest (Andrew) Waller 1905–1959 m. Flora (Ellen) Bartlett 1902–1954
        1. 1. William (Russell) Waller 1926–1948
        2. 2. Doris (Lee WALLER Saunders Turner) Madkins 1921–1991
        3. 3. James (T) Waller 1926–1988 m. Nettie (Helen BRAME) Hinton 1926–2005
        4. 4. Arlene (Velvie) Waller\Greeson 1931–2015 m. Kenneth (Harold Greeson) Sr 1931–1993
        5. 5. Dorothy (L) Waller 1922–
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Waller 1905–1989 m. John (Edward) Waller 1906–1950
        1. 1. Ella (Roosevelt) Dooley 1933–1998
        2. 2. Gladys (E.) Waller 1928–1943
        3. 3. Audrey Myers 1925–1997
        4. 4. John (Junior) Waller 1930–2008
        5. 5. Dorothy (Louise) Jones 1938–2020
      4. 4. Jack (Walter) Waller 1907–1964 m. Lillian (Campbell) Waller 1916– m. Cosby Waller 1910–
      5. 5. Blanche Waller 1895–
  2. 2. John (Henry) Speer 1838–1925 m. Sarah (Elizabeth Ring) Speer 1862–1932
    1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth (Fannie Bet) Speer) Hennings 1867–1956
    2. 2. LEWIS (Dalton) Speer 1869–1943
      1. 1. Alice Lane 1899–1993
        1. 1. Woodrow (Franklin) Lane 1923–1980
        2. 2. Woodrow (Franklin Lane) Sr 1923–1980
    3. 3. David (W) Speer 1872– m. Alice Tate 1874–
  3. 3. Elisha (Speer) (Spear) 1829–1902 m. Peggy Potts 1831–
    1. 1. Santford (Evan) Speer 1852–1942
    2. 2. Elizabeth Speer 1856–1937
      1. 1. Myrtle (Alice) Hutchins 1906–1926
    3. 3. Sarah Speer 1858–1928
    4. 4. William Speer 1866–1929
    5. 5. Robert (Burton) Speer 1875–1961
      1. 1. Torry (Alto) Speer 1913–1982
  4. 4. Nancy (Paulina Speer) (Spear) 1840–1872
  5. 5. Lewis ((Louis) Washington Speer) (Spear) 1843–1928 m. Rebecca (E) Speers 1846–1915
    1. 1. John (Henry) Speers 1872–1958
      1. 1. Nellie (G) Speers 1915–2011
        1. 1. Dennis Futscher 1942–2024
    2. 2. James (B.) Speers 1876–1954
    3. 3. Melinda (Jane) Vogele 1874–1956
      1. 1. Grace (Alzada) Sneed 1895–1953
        1. 1. Lena (Myrtle) Sneed 1915–1995
    4. 4. Lewis (O) Speers 1879–1971
  6. 6. Alexander ((Sandy) Thomas ?) Speer 1843–1865
  7. 7. James (Dallas Speer) (Spear) 1845–1931 m. Mahalia (Carter) Speer 1846–
    1. 1. Emma (Bette Speer) Welch 1883–1965
      1. 1. Treva (Lee Wooten) Safriet 1906–2001
        1. 1. Margaret (Wooten) Clapp 1924–1971
      2. 2. Agnes (Marie) Sheffield 1910–2001
      3. 3. Ina (May) Welch 1904–1996
    2. 2. Tennie (Mae Speer) Smitherman 1887–1974
      1. 1. Winslow (Bryon) Smitherman 1905–1961
      2. 2. Irene (Mae) Smitherman 1907–2001
    3. 3. Arthur (J) Speer 1878–
  8. 8. Alfred (Clingman Speer) (Spear) 1846–1910 m. Elizabeth Spears 1842–
    1. 1. Cora Roberts 1882–1957
    2. 2. William (Neal) Spears 1877–1930
    3. 3. Lewis (Washington) Spears 1873–1927
  9. 9. Sarah (Dalton (Sally) Speer (Spear)) Spillman 1841– m. Wm (H) Spillman 1841–1920
    1. 1. John (H) Spillman 1881–1963
    2. 2. James (N.) Spillman 1868–
    3. 3. William (Jasper) Spillman 1866–1954 m. Louisa (Jane) Spillman 1872–1961
      1. 1. Ethel Fletcher 1894–1980
      2. 2. Nettie (Geneva) Speer 1900–1986
    4. 4. Alfred (C.) Spillman 1873–
    5. 5. Sanford (E.) Spillman 1874–1956 m. Hattie (H) Spillman 1873–1942
      1. 1. Anna (G.) Bond 1896–1959
        1. 1. Doris (Evelyn) Berdine 1917–2006
    6. 6. Martha (J) Thomas 1873–1939 m. Charlie (Henry) Thomas 1868–1939
      1. 1. Irvin (Hampton) Thomas 1893–1941
      2. 2. Hattie (Melinda) Thomas 1895–1975
        1. 1. Virginia (Arlene) Burchette 1914–1996
      3. 3. Stella (Mae) Thomas 1897–1978 m. James (Perry J.P) Hauser 1895–1975
        1. 1. Jessie (Lee Jerry Hauser) Hovey 1921–1970
      4. 4. William (Clinton) Thomas 1891–1964
      5. 5. Clara (Lena Thomas) Dull 1900–1968
      6. 6. Jesse (J) Thomas 1894–
      7. 7. Edith (Dull) Thomas 1920–1999
      8. 8. Chilie (V) Thomas 1900–
      9. 9. Clyde (Vena Thomas) Howell 1900–1990 m. Robt Hawell 1893–
        1. 1. Thomas (H) Howell 1921–
        2. 2. Magdaline (M) Howell 1922–
        3. 3. Geneva (C) Howell 1924–
        4. 4. Robt (L) Howell 1926–
    7. 7. Sarah (E.) Spillman 1876–
    8. 8. Rufus (O) Spillman 1886–
    9. 9. James (R) Spillman 1898–
    10. 10. Mary (J) Spillman 1889–
  10. 10. William (Speer) (Spear) 1828–1910 m. Mary (J) Speer 1830– m. Mary (J) Potts 1829–1900
    1. 1. Sarah (A) Speer 1859–
    2. 2. Martha (J.) Speer 1861–
      1. 1. James (Wesley) Henning 1894–1961
        1. 1. Weldon Henninge 1919–
    3. 3. Julie (A.) Speer 1863–
    4. 4. William (S.) Speer 1869–
      1. 1. Luther (Lee) Speer 1893–1958
        1. 1. Buford (R) Speer 1919–2005
    5. 5. Flora Speer 1866–
      1. 1. Willie (Gray) Spear 1884–1953
        1. 1. Willie (Ambress) Spear 1920–2007
    6. 6. George (Washington) Speer 1853–1915
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane Spears) Logan 1881–1929
        1. 1. CENIE LOGAN 1902–1998
    7. 7. Mariah (Loutisha) Speer 1866–1958
    8. 8. William (Stanford) Speer 1867–1940
    9. 9. Martha (Jane) Speer 1860–1947
    10. 10. Julie (A) Speer 1863–
    11. 11. Roy (D) Speer 1884–
    12. 12. James (P) Speer 1889–
    13. 13. John (M) Speer 1891–
    14. 14. Sarah (A) Speer 1859–
  11. 11. Mary (J. Speer) Creed 1849–1933 m. Solomon (Bennett "Sol") Creed 1849–1900
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Creed 1875–1935
      1. 1. Frank (Duncan) Creed 1915–1994
        1. 1. Herman (Franklin Creed) Sr 1938–2006
      2. 2. Ruby (S) Kardaras 1898–1991
      3. 3. Dema Creed 1903–1991
        1. 1. Hazel Hutchens 1930–2018
    2. 2. Mollie (Dora) Taylor 1879–1919
    3. 3. Mattie (Jane) Creed-Martin 1882–1903
    4. 4. Gray (Hampton) Creed 1885–1933 m. Emma (Panasa Hale) Creed 1889–1970
    5. 5. Alice (Grace) Creed-Kimball 1889–1969
    6. 6. Richard (Earley) Creed 1892–1951 m. Callie Creed 1905–1973
    7. 7. Adelia (J "Delia") Creed-Messick 1878–1906
    8. 8. John (Tickle) Creed 1884–1934
  12. 12. Prissilla Speer 1836–
  13. 13. Patsy (Brille) Speer 1833–1914

John Spears's Timeline

9 Records

1804
1804
Birth of John Spears in Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
1809
1 Jan 1809
Age 5
Birth of John Spears in Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 6
Birth of John Spears in Surry (Yadkin) Co, NC
Surry (Yadkin) Co, NC
1850
1850
Age 46
John Spears resided here in South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
John Spears resided here in East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
John Spears resided here in East Bend, East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
East Bend, East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
1870
after 1870
Age 66
Death of John Spears in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 66
Death of John Spears
None
1870
1870
Age 66
Death of John Spears in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1809
    Event Place: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 291; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Surry (Yadkin) Co, NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: M653_919; Page: 291; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: East Bend, East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Bend, Yadkin, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 673A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 1870
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
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