Bertie County NcArchives Biographies.....Jones, John And Family 1710 - 1757 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pete Austin pete@austinfamily.org August 27, 2009, 3:42 pm Source: Pete Austin research Author: Pete Austin John Jones Sr. 5th GGF #165, b. c1710, d. 1757. The Jones family name was Welsh in origin. My Jones ancestors came to North Carolina from Isle of Wight Co. Va. The earliest authentic record begins with John Jones who married Elinor Dawson there in 1745. Members of the Dawson and Jones families migrated to where today is now the Halifax section of N.C. Settling in and around the little Town of Palmyra, An old river settlement near the Roanoke (Halifax was formed in 1758 from Edgecombe that was created in 1733). Note: A map of Eastern N.C. in 1722 shows the boundaries of the five precincts of Albemarle County (Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan and Bertie) and the four precincts of Bath County (Hyde, Beauford, Carteret and Craven). At this time N.C. was divided through the middle of the state (East to West) into two counties, 1: Albemarle , 2: Bath. This area was then sub-divided into precincts as named above. No major changes were made until Terrill "Tyrrell" (1729) and Edgecombe (1732) were created within and from the Albemarle County area. New Hanover (1729), Baden (1734) & Onslow (1734) were later added to Bath County district. Information obtained from N.C. Genealogical Reference; page 180-182 Map # 5-6. Information regarding John Jones Sr.#165 and his wife Elinor Dawson (# 166) who are my (#1) 5th Great Grand Parents. Will of John Jones of Edgecombe County , dated 24 October 1757, probated June 1758. Names sons: Wallis Jones #167, Etheldred #158, Frederick #169, and John #158 (from who I am a direct descendant). Daughters: Sarah Jones #170 m. Charles Jerkins #3748, 2nd daughter (name unknown) that married Thomas Spell #3750, the daughter number three married Peter Mitchell #3755 and 4th daughter married Law Thomas #3756. Named are Gr daughters Ann Richardson wife of Benjamin Richardson and Dau of Thomas Spell, Mary Dau of Charles and Sarah Jerkins (Jenkins). Witness: Henry Horn, Simon Horn, and Josiah Horn. Codicil, December 17, 1757. Makes bequest to sons that also had same witnesses. Abstract of will found on page 376 in Williams and Griffin book on Edgecombe Co will: 1733-1856. Other information found on page 59 of "Jones Records, Vol.One; by Caloine Cunningham. Additional info found on this page under Edgecombe County Marriages: 06 Nov. 1762 John Jones married Ann Spaw (or Ann S.Pace), 20 Dec.1766 John Jones m. Ann Coffield. On 16 June 1788 John Jones married Anne Smith. This information is in two vol. and copies are in the Carolina Room in Mecklenburg Main Public Library. Charlotte , NC . Information found in the Nansemond Chomical: 1606-1800, Virginia Colony 929.3, VA 87 C889 gives the following: The sprit of Suffolk VA was shown by "The Architecture of the Suffolk Brick Church " with a wall three bricks thick with compass headed windows. Wrought iron nails were used in the construction. Col William Shackleton was payed 1,000 pounds to build the Nottaway Chapel. The Rev. John Lunan was received by the vestry of the Nottaway Chapel and received three pounds for his services. Elisha Norfleet applied for the position of church organist. JOHN JONES mended the organ pipes and took out the bruises in the Communion Silver. Moses Darden was the Church Warden for the Nottaway Chapel. Not known if this is our John Jones that migrated to Halifax Co but this Jones family was in that area during the time of these events. In my information regarding the Norfleet Family, I have an Elisha Norfleet that was born in 1699 in Nansemond Co VA and died in 1753 in Chowan Co NC. My John Jones was born in Isle of Wight in 1710 and died 1757 in Edgecombe that became Halifax Co in 1758. These two were probably the same persons that were associated with the Nottaway Chapel. Elisha Norfleet was named as the church organist and John Jones mended the church organ pipes and removed the dents from the Communion Silver. These two gentlemen and their families later ended up living only six miles from each other on the Roanoke River . John Jones living at Hill's Ferry at Palmyra while the Norfleet's lived upstream north of Norfleet's Ferry at Woodbourne Plantation one mile south of Roxobel NC . I am related to the now deceased owner of the Woodbourne homeplace: Tom "Tom Boy" Figures Norfleet. His mother was Janie Cherry from Windsor . We both share the same 5th Grandparents in Solomon Cherry #801. We are half cousins as Solomon married 1st Sarah unknown who was my direct side of this Cherry family. Married next Sarah Eely (this would be Janie's connection). Tom Norfleet would be my (Pete #1) 5th Cousin once removed with Solomon Cherry #801 being our common ancestor. Note: In the will of a unknown Frederick Jones that lived in Chowan Precinct of the Carolina Province and recorded on April 9, 1722 and found on page 273 in North Carolina Records of Will's and copied from the original will as filed with the Secretary of State of NC. In his will he names his three daughters Jane, Martha and Rebeckah and three sons William Harding, Frederick and Thomas Jones. He also named his brother Thomas Jones, of Virginia, gentleman as one of the Executors. This Frederick Jones came to Chowan Precinct while his brother was still residing in Virginia in 1722. Thomas Jones was authorized to sell his brother's Frederick 's left behind land lying in King William Co VA and commonly called Horns Quarter. He also gives unto his loving brother: Thomas, ten pounds, sterling, to buy a suit of mourning so that he would look his best while attending the funeral of his brother. Unfortunately the above Frederick Jones has not been identified as who his parents were at this time. With his death in 1722 this unknown Frederick Jones probably was the uncle of my 5th great grandfather John Jones Sr who was born 1710 in Virginia then moved to North Carolina . It could be assumed that the "Frederick" Jones name of my 5th GGF John Jones descendants was associated with that of his unknown uncle. He married Elinor Dawson 5th GGM #166, married 1745, b. c1710 in 1451, (daughter of Martin Dawson 6th GGF #1451 and Unknown (Wife:Martin Dawson #1451) #1452). I. John Jones, Jr 4th GGF #158, b. aft1745, d. 1790 in Martin County . John Jones Jr #158 was my (Pete #1) 4th Gr. Grandfather. When he passes away he was living on his plantation with land adjoining Ezekiel Staton and Lawrence O'Brien in Martin Co. How he disposed of his property is unknown as no will is available. However, in Frederick Jones Sr will he grants property formerly owned by his father John Jones to a son. This same area was originally Bertie Precinct, then Edgecombe Precinct, of which a portion becoming Halifax County and later split to become Martin County . John Jr's descendants married into the Staton family. He married Nancy "Rachel" Norris 4th GGM #159, b. bef 1740. Nancy : Nancy "Rachel" Norris: my (Pete #1) 4th Gr. Grandmother on my mother's side. Two set of records, one gave the name Nancy and another gave Rachel so I have used both for now until proof is found which is correct. Shari Franke gave her surname as Higgins ? It is a real problem to know who is the right John Jones and which wife belongs to him, unless we have additional data. A. Mary Ann Jones #164, b. c1753 in of Tyrrell, d. aft1798. Mary Ann Jones has given researchers a difficult time. She is recorded as marrying Thomas Best #4494, a widower that had as his first wife a Ms. Smith No.4495. There is no proof as to who his first wife really was. From court records, Thomas Best is deeded property from William Smith for 183 acres for 5 pounds and 700 acres for 10 pounds. Doris Wilson #3410 has worked diligently on the Best family history. She has found that this William Smith died 1751 owned land on the north side of Conetoe Creek. This was the same land as in the estate records of Thomas Best #4494: Martin County Book 1, page 170. Could this low payment for this property is more in the way of a gift of love to a son-in-law? No records available to support this hypothesis. There is a deed in Tyrrell Co. by William Smith #9181 to Thomas Best #4494 for the above two pieces of property. William Smith #9181 was son of James Smith #9179. Children from the union of Thomas Best #4494 and Ms Smith #4495, that married c1763 are as follows: (1).Sarah "Sally" Best #4501 born 1764. Sarah married Joseph Taylor Jr # 4640 and this family moved to KY and had 12 children, (2). Thomas Best IV #975 born c1766 and married Mary Sherrod #506.This family lived in Edgecombe Co. and had six children. (Doris Wilson #3410 is a descendant from this Best lineage. Doris is my (#1) 8th cousin once removed. A common descendant through John Cherry Sr.#181 born 1619. This lineage not finalized at this time). (3).Amey Best #4502 b c1769, N.A.I.A. ("No Additional Information Available"), (4).William Best #4497 born c1770 and married a Ms..Langle #7575 and had 3 children. By 2rd wife, Penelope Edmondson #4498 four children have born this union, (5). Mary Best #4503 b. 1773: N.A.I.A. Where possible I have recorded all available descendants of the above Best and Taylor families. After the death of his 1st wife Thomas Best #4494 married Mary Ann Jones #164 born c1753 in Tyrrell Co. Mary Ann was the daughter of John Jones #158 and Nancy Rachel Norris #159. Her brother W.Fredrick Jones #152 was born 1754 and died Edgecombe Co 1808. Served as soldier in Revolution War. Unknown, what the "W" stood for in his name.(W.)Frederick Jones Sr. was my (Pete #1) 3rd Great Grand Father. His wife was Elizabeth "Betsy" Best #153. Betsy's father John Best #149 (my 4th Great Grand Father) was a Revolutionary soldier. Many descendants of these veterans have joined the DAR through them. After the death of his first wife Ms.Smith, Thomas Best III married Mary Ann Jones #164 after 1773. Thomas Best & Mary Ann Jones reported to have had these two children (their grandfather John Jones only named these grandchildren), (1) Nancy Best #4504 born c1775, (2) Henry Best #4505 born c1777. N.A.I.A. on these children. Thomas Best III #4494 died 03-10-1791 in Martin Co. After his death Mary Ann Jones Best married Llewellyn Grimes #1802 the son of Thomas Grimes #1800, a wealthy planter, and wife Chloe Llewellyn #1797. I have extensive records on this family. Also the Mormon Research Center has Pedigree chart on the Royal Prince Llewellyn of Glamorshire from Wales . Chloe father was John William Llewellyn Sr #1792 and wife Frances Culpepper #1793 a noted Troy that was saved from being hug, through the effort of his dear friend and neighbor Colonel Nathan Mayo #470. Lord Cornwallis who led the British forces was a cousin of the Llewellyn’s’. He quartered the British at his manor house when British forces captured the town of Halifax , not far away. For this he was convicted for Treason. Llewellyn Grime's Gr.Gr.Grandparents John Grimes #4472 and wife Abigail 4473 were members of the Jamestown Colony in 7/21/1635. Additional Court records: Bk 8-595, Mary Ann Grimes, wife of Llewellyn Grimes, was formerly Mary Ann Best, widow of Thomas Best, Decd., September 24, 1796. Listed here are the children of Llewellyn Grimes and Mary Ann Jones Best (her second Husband). They were married c1793-4, (1) Josiah Grimes #5749 born 1794. Went to Georgia . N.A.I.A., (2) 1st Daughter of Llewellyn and Mary Ann #5750, name unknown; born c1796, married Arden TaylorNo.5179. Family moved to Tenn., (3) 2rd daughter of Llewellyn and Mary Ann Grimes #5751,born c1798 and married William Taylor #5752 and moved to Tenn. (4) Elizabeth Grimes #4611,born 1802 & married James Kenneth Coburn #4612. An Ancestor of Charles Leon Wilson Jr #3412 (my 5th cousin) & wife Doris Wilson. Around 1960 Edna Cooke presented to the Tarboro Library a manuscript she had written on her relatives in and around Edgecombe County . Her descendants in that area were many and it seemed she was related to almost everyone. She spent many summers during recess of the U.S. Senate visiting cousins and families recording important data about them. She visited County Ct. , State and Federal Archives to research the records of her kin. On Page 75-76 of the manuscript that is dedicated to "Miriam", she gives a completely different lineage of Mary Ann Jones." Miriam" DeBerry Sallies #4890 died in an automobile wreck on September 25,1960. She & Edna Cook were first cousins. Edna & Marian are my (Pete # 1) 4th cousin. We are both related to the Hyman and Jones families, also related to the Best, Knight, Pippen, Cherry, Brown, Mayo, Grimes families plus others. "Marian" was the daughter of Virginia Temperance Hyman, a direct descendant of John Jones II #158. Please note that there are also additional variations to this Tarboro Library copy. Identical pages would have different page numbers and numbers were written in by hand plus some pages have been re-typed and have minor correction. I do not know how or when these changes were made or by whom. I also have a book that Edna compiled for another cousin that have several changes in the family history and their structure. This could account for the two different manuscripts as she up-dated the original. Doris Wilson has spent endless hours researching the Best and Jones family history, plus many of her descendants. She has found Edna in error regarding Thomas Best III #4494. Edna stated: Mary Ann married Thomas Best #4488 (not Thomas Best #4494) and that he had a brother named Peter Best #4489. Their father was O'Quinn Best #171 that died in Edgecombe County in 1764 and was married to Elizabeth Taylor #3844. Peter and Thomas lived on adjoining plantation to their father at the time of his death. This Thomas Best #4488 married a Mary Ann Jones #164 (said daughter of John Jones #158) before 1791 in Martin Co. The children named in this union were: 1. Thomas "Tom" Best #4668 that married Ann Gholson #7431, and had the following six children: (a) John Best #8950 N.A.I.A. (b) Thomas Best jr. #8951, N.A.I.A.,(c) Gilliam Best #8952, N.A.I.A., (d) William Best #8953 reported to have a dau. (?Sarah #4501) that married Joseph Taylor of Edgecombe Co. Seven of their children born in Edgecombe and six additional in Warren Co KY. where many of their descendants still live there today. (e) Robert Best # 8954 and (f) Sarah Best #8955. No more is known about this family. 2. Henry Best #4505, 3. William Best #8948, 4. Amey Best #8949 and 5. Nancy Best # 4506 (b.5-22-1808). that married in 1835 Thomas Grimes #1122 the son of William Grimes # 1120 and Tabitha Mayo #1119. Tabitha was the daughter of Colonel Nathan Mayo #470 A Revolutionary soldier. I have recorded this information so at some future time it can be reviewed & more will be found about this Thomas Best #4488 and his family history. Asa Jones #154 had a daughter named Mary Ann Jones #339 but she was from a different generation and could not have married this Thomas No.4488. The record pieces do not fit together for Thomas Best #4494 and Thomas Best No.4488 to be the same. I have entered Thomas #4488 as a third husband of Mary Ann Jones to keep this information as part of my record. At this time I know of no other way I can preserve this data except to connect Thomas #4488 to Mary Ann Jones #164. I have three Best families in my data that were in or around Edgecombe, Martin, and Tyrrell. 1.O'Quinn Best #171 with no family connects at this time. 2. John Best #145 (- 10-9-1667) from Isle of Wight , the father of John Best #147 (- 1757) and wife Martha Hill #148 of Palmyra Plantation. These are my direct descendants. 3.Thomas Best #4635 (- 1690) & Sarah Jane Alexander No.4636. This family is the direct descendants of Doris Bailey Little Wilson. We are related to each other through the Cherry Family. This lineage of John Cherry #181 (- 1619) from Norfolk , VA has not been finalized as of today. I have not found any connections between any of these three Best families to date except by marriage. Edna Cook in her data has listed descendants from Thomas Best #4494 and Thomas #4488 and mixed them together. She was also in error in information dealing with Sarah Best and Joseph Taylor Jr.and Nancy Best #3405 that married Thomas Grimes III # 1122. More research needed to find the real facts about these Best family members. Edna has given us a starting point so we can now point things in the right direction. In reviewing my records I have found the following Edna information about a second book: This book is affectionately dedicated to "Mrs. Columbus Washington Mayo, Sr, dated January 8, 1958". Edna states that fifteen years ago, when she was collecting records of the Mayo and Pippen families of Edgecombe Co., Mrs Mayo was an inspiration and a fount of patient information concerning her grandmother's families. Edna then revised her original manuscript and made it into a second book and dedicated it to Mrs. C.W.Mayo Sr. She married (1) Thomas Best III #4494, married aft c1773, b. c1733 in Tyrrell Co., (son of Thomas Best II #4655 and Martha(wife Thomas Best II #4655), #4659) d. 03-10-1791 in Martin Co. Thomas: Will probated 1792 Martin Co.BK 1-170. Thomas Best was listed in Martin County Census 1790 (2-3-3-0-14) also a Thomas Best was listed in Martin County 1784 and 1787 tax list: 1-6-6-9-11. Martin Co WB 1-185 John Jones (the father of Mary Ann Jones #164 that married Thomas Best #4494. She was his 2rd wife. Tyrell Co. deeds of William Smith to Thomas Best deeded 183A; 5 pounds and 700 Acres; 10 pounds. The low payment could indicate that the first wife of Thomas Best #4494 married the daughter or sister of William Smith. Their is no proof. James Smith was the father of William Smith. A William Smith died 1751 and owned land on the north side of Conetoe Creek. This being same land as in the estate records of Thomas Best #4494, Martin Co BK 1,p170. She married (2) Llewellyn Grimes #1802, married c1793(4), b. c1767 in of Edgecombe Co., (son of Thomas Grimes #1800 and Chloe Llewellyn #1797) d. c1845 in Edge Co.NC. Llewellyn: Married the Daughter of John Jones II #158 and wife Nancy Norris #159 who lived on the land adjoining Ezekiel Staton (his daughter Tobitha Staton married John's grandson” and neighbor” Allen Jones #153). Lawrence O'Brien owned land next door in 1790. John Jones #158 and wife Nancy Norris are my ("Pete" #1) 4th Great Grand Parents. She married (3) Thomas Best #4488, married bef1791 in Martin Co., (son of O’Quinn Best #171 and Elizabeth Taylor #3844) d. 1791. Thomas: It is a bit confusing to see Mary Ann Jones married to two seperate Thomas Best. One record gave Mary Ann's husband as Thomas Best III #4494. This is the linage we will use at this time. Thomas Best #4488 was recorded in the manuscript written by Edna Cook as the wife of Mary Ann Jones #164. His father was reported to have been O'Quinn Best #171. Thomas had a brother, Peter Best Will keep Thomas Best #4488 for reference or until additional information is made available. 1. Nancy Best #4504, (daughter of Thomas Best III #4494 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. c1775. Nancy Best was listed in the will of John Jones, Jr #158, her grandfather and my (H.L.Pete Austin's #1) 6th Gr Grand Father. Mancy is listed as the first child of Mary Ann Jones #164 and Thomas Best #4494, his first wife is recorded as a Ms.Smith #4495.There were five children reported from this union.(1) Sarah (Sally) Best #4501 b.1765 (2) Thomas Best IV #974 B.c1766, (3) Amey Best No.4502,b c1769,(4) William Best #4497 b c1770 and (5) Mary Best #4504 b 1773. 2. Henry Best #4505, (son of Thomas Best III #4494 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. c1777. Henry Best was listed in his Grandfathers will, John Jones Jr #158. dated 1790. John Jones names only Nancy #4504 and Henry #4505, it is assumed that all other children of Thomas's were born to his first wife, Ms. Smith #4495. No proof,(John Jones Will: Martin Co. Bk1-185). Henry #4505 is also listd in Edna Cook manuscript on page 75 as son of Thomas Best #4488 and Mary Ann Jones No.164 born c1777. 3. Joshiah Grimes #5749, (son of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. 1794. Went to GA. Josiah Grimes #5749 was the first son of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones #164. 4. Ms.Grimes:dau Mary Ann Jones Best Grimes #5750, (daughter of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. c1796 in Martin. Went to Tenn. She was first daughter of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones Best Grimes #164 (their second child, who married her first cousin). she was my ("Pete" #1) 1st cousin four times removed. Her husband was my 6th cousin twice removed. She married Arden Taylor #5179, married c1816 in Martin Co, (son of John "Hatton" Taylor Jr #4603 and Chloe Grimes #4597). 5. Ms.Grimes:dau Mary Ann Jones Best Grimes #5751, (daughter of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. c1798 in Martin. Went to Tenn. She was the second daughter of and third child of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones Best Grimes #164. N.A.I.A. She married William Taylor #5752, married c1818. 6. Margaret Elizabeth Grimes #4611, (daughter of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones #164) b. 1802, d. 1880. Elizabeth is the third daughter and fourth child of Llewellyn Grimes #1802 and Mary Ann Jones Best Grimes #164. She married James Kenneth (Kanna) Coburn #4612, b. c1795, (son of Abner Coburn #10270 and Ellen (wife of Abner Coburn #10270) #10271) d. c1845. James: Lived near Gold Point , NC . Martin Co. Charles Leon Wilson Jr. #3512 is a direct descendant of this family. Charles is my (Pete #1) fifth cousin. John Jones II #158 is our common grandparent. a. James Kenneth Coburn #6932, b. 1827, d. 1878. He married Ritta A E Whitfield #6933, b. 1828, d. 1888. (1) John Coburn #10283, b. 1849. (2) James A Coburn #10284. (3) Sarah Elizabeth Coburn #6934, b. 09-04-1852, d. 04-16-1927. She married John Edwin Roberson #6935, b. 06-19-1847, d. 08-23-1923. (4) Chloe Frances Coburn #8841, b. 1856, d. 1944. She married Benjamin Harvey Roberson #8842, b. 1852, d. 1925. Benjamin: Additional Info found in Martin Co. Historical Book 0n page 642 under #1084. (5) Susan V Coburn #10117, b. 1856. She married Nathan Edmondson #10292. (6) Jesse M Coburn #10285. He married Bertha Smith #10291. (7) Martha L Coburn #10286, b. 1864. She married John M Leggett #10290. (8) Dora M Coburn #10287. (9) Howell Newton Coburn #10288. He married Hattie Woolard #10289. b. Julia Coburn #10273, b. 1818. She married John Jordon Smith #10294. c. Henry A Coburn #2406. d. Frances Coburn #10293. e. Jane Elizar Coburn #1419, b. 1830, d. 1904. She married McGilbra Roberson #10295, (son of Charles Roberson #10567 and Elizabeth Caroline Baker #10568). (1) Charlotte Henrietta Roberson #10545, b. 05-11-1869, d. 08-16-1945. She married William Thomas Taylor #10548, married 04-21-1897, b. 09-23-1868 in Pitt Co, (son of Henry Taylor #10546 and Albert Brown Gurganus #10547) d. 02-17-1941 in Robersonville , NC . f. Margaret Elizabeth Coburn #1420, b. 06-01-1832, d. 06-15-1906. She married James Reuben Ross #10296, (son of William Ross #10417 and unknown (wife of William Ross) #10417 #10418). (1) Stephen Llewellyn Ross #10416, b. 02-02-1861, d. 02-14-1920. He married (1) Margaret "Maggie E Whitfield #10421, married 1897, b. 1875, (daughter of William Godfrey Whitfield #10419 and Harriett E "Hattie" Rollins #10420) d. 1903. He married (2) Neva Susan Hassell #10424, married 1904, b. 02-07-1880, d. 12-07-1941. g. Charlotte Coburn #3089, b. 1834. She married James Allen Mizelle #10297. h. Helen Coburn #812, b. 1836. 7. Thomas "Tom" Best #4668, (son of Thomas Best #4488 and Mary Ann Jones #164). Thomas "Tom" Best is recorded to have been the son of Thomas #4488 and Mary Ann Jone #164 as found on page 75 in the Edna Cook manuscript. His grandfather was O'Quinn Best #171 & wife Elizabeth Taylor #3844. "Tom" & Ann Best had six children. He married Ann Gholson #7431. Ann: Note: A Thomas S. Gholson was Exr. to will of Ann D Williams, Mar. 10,1852. Her Estate was div between 3 chil; daus: Mrs. Mary C Jannett, Mrs. Maria Louisa Pender, Indiana E.Williams. Will filed in Petersburg , VA and Edge Co. Aug.term 1853. The Gholson family could be connected to Petersburg , VA. a. John Best #8950. b. Thomas Best #8951. c. Gilliam Best #8952. d. William Best #8953. e. Robert Best #8954. f. Sarah Best #8955. 8. William Best #8948, (son of Thomas Best #4488 and Mary Ann Jones #164). His daughter Sarah Best, as reported by Edna Cook, married Joseph Taylor Jr. moved to Warren Co., KY, in the 1800's where five other children were born. Their descendants live in KY. today (Joseph Taylor Jr #4640 married Sarah Best to have been Mary Ann Jones #164 and husband Thomas Best #4488 son of O'Quinn Best #171 (- 1764 Edge.Co.) and Elizabeth Taylor #3844. In Shari Humphreys Franke #8948 book,(1993) she reports that Joseph Taylor Jr was born ca.1751, probably in VA. and died 22 March 1818 near Richardsville, Warren Co, KY. Buried in Taylor Graveyard near Richardsville. On Page 31 of her book she gives court records of various transactions by Joseph Taylor Sr and Joseph Jr. Of interest is a deed 15 Sept 1807, William Best to Joseph Taylor Jr. salves: Woman "Morror" and "Boy" Boston , Edgecombe. 1807 14 Sept, Joseph Taylor, Sr & Jr. to William Best: 204 acres Edgecombe. 1808 27 Feb, Joseph Taylor Sr to William Best: 39 « acres Edgecombe. Doris Wilson #3410 gives William as the son of Thomas Best #4494 that married Ms Smith #4495 and had five children: Sarah, Thomas, Amey, William (named above) and Mary. Thomas Best #4494 married Mary Ann Jones after the death of his first wife Ms Smith #4495. He and Mary Ann reported to have two children prior to Thomas' death. His widow Mary Ann Jones Best #164 (before 1791), married Llewellyn Grimes #1802. Their children were: (1) Joshiah Grimes #5749 b 1794, (2) 1st Daughter Grimes # 5750 b C1796, (3) 2nd Daughter Grimes #5751 b c1798, (4) Elizabeth Grimes #4611 b1802. Please note that Edna Cook gave no record of a Ms Smith having been the first wife of Thomas Best #4494. Edna's data states Mary Ann Jones #164 married first Thomas Best 4488, who was the son of O'Quinn Best #171 and Elizabeth. This William Best #8948 according to Edna was son of Thomas Best # 4488. Right now we have to many Thomas Best and wife Mary Ann Jones #164, the daughter of John Jones II #158. He married unknown wife of William Best #8948 #8956. a. Sarah (Sally) Best #4501, (daughter of Thomas Best III #4494 and Ms.Smith (wife Thomas Best #4494) #4495) b. 1764 in Tyrell Co. (Martin, Co.), d. 1834 in nr Richardsville, Warren Co .KY. Information in The "Family History of Joseph Taylor, Jr. (Ca.1751-1818) and Sarah Best Family (Ca. 1764-1834) of Tyrrell, Martin, Edgecombe Counties NC & Warren Co. KY" prepared by Shari Humpherys Franke (1993) gives the following data:Joseph Taylor Jr. #4640 married Sarah Best #4501- probably late in 1792 or early in Ca1783.Exact date not known. In 1776 Joseph enlisted in the Continental Army, Sarah is about 12 years of age. When Joseph was discharged from the Army he served in the Co. Militia as a gunsmith. When they were married he would have been 32 and she would have been Ca 18 years of age. There were twelve issues born to this union. They relocated in Warren Co Ky before their descendants heading west to UT and other points. She married Joseph Taylor jr #4640, married c1782 in of Martin Co, b. C1751-60 in Tyrrell Co.(VA.?), (son of Joseph Taylor Sr #4957 and Nancy Walker/Cherry/Warren #4958) d. 03-22-1818 in nr Richardsville, Warren Co.Ky. Around 67 yrs age. Joseph: Family records: Joseph Taylor jr married Sarah Best who was the daughter of Thomas Best #4494 that married first a Miss Smith, the daughter of James Smith and m. 2nd Mary Ann Jone #164 the sister of Frederick Jones I #152 my 3rd GGF that married Elizabeth "Betsy" Best #151; who was the daughter of John Best No.149 & wife Betsy "Elizabeth" #150 (unknown maiden name). John Best #149 was my (Pete Austin # 1) 4th Great Grand Father. Joseph Taylor Jr #4640 and Sarah Best #4501 moved to Warren Co. KY. See Shari Humpherys Franke Book for more details. DAR Index: Sarah Best-Joseph Taylor I #668, information found in Boone Library. Need additional DAR records to get more details. Mary Ann Jones #164 was my (Pete Austin #1) Gr.Gr.Gr.Grand Aunt and reported step mother of Sarah (Sally) Best #4501, who was wife of Joseph Taylor Jr. They were married c1782 in Martin Co.NC. Both died near Richardsville , KY. We do know for a fact that Mary Ann Jones #164 did marry a Thomas Best 1st and after his death she married Llewellyn Grimes the son of Thomas Grimes #1800. Thomas was a large land owner that also lived in upper Conetoe Creek section. A child Temple born in 1803 Ky was reported by JEY on page 272. Joseph III b. NC 1802 and Elizabeth Ann b 1803 in NC. It is strange that Temple was born in KY and Joseph & Elizabeth Ann in NC. (1) Frances"Frankie" Taylor #1610, b. 1783 in Martin Co., d. 11-17-1852 in Warren KY. Frances died of fever in Ky. Lived with her son George Washington and Martha Frances Cherry, on 1850 census, age 67, warren Co KY. She married a widower William Cherry jr. of Edge Co.NC in 1805. "Frankie" had a sister Mary Ann Taylor to marry her step son who was born to her husband and his first wife Lothie Hopkins #5861 as did her brother Allen Taylor #5144 who married Lavina Cherry #5155. We have a brother and a sister marring sister and brother. We have a sister to the brother & sister (Allen and Mary Ann Taylor) who married her step children Samuel #5598 and Lavina Cherry #5133. What are their relationships. Their children would be double first cousins. She married William B Cherry Jr #1608, married 05-25-1805 in Edge Co marriage records, b. 1766 in Edge Co.NC, (son of Solomon Cherry #192 and Sofia Staton (per Thigpen data) #6652) d. 09-22-1828 in Warren Co KY Age 62, buried in Richardsville, Warren Co.KY. William: William Cherry Jr was married twice: 1st to Lottie Hopkins and 2nd to Frances "Frankie Taylor #1610. Taylor records gave his father as William Cherry Sr son of John David Cherry and wife Margaret, Antrim Ireland that immigrated to Charleston SC and moved to Chester Co, called the Pee Dee region. The family moved after Rev. War to NC: Edge./Pitt Co Area where William B Cherry Jr. #5625 my 3 rd cousin - 5 times removed, also 3 rd cousin 6 times removed, who married Frances Taylor in 1805:dau.Joseph Taylor Jr #4640 and wife Sarah "Sally" Best of Conetoe Creek Swamp area. William Cherry #1608 full name was "William B. Cherry according to his signature that he used as a witness on a land record of Joseph Taylor Jr in Warren Co KY. The records from the Taylor data is in error as proven by Dr John Holt. William Cherry #1608 was the son of Solomon Cherry of Edgecombe Co NC according to information he has found regarding the Cherry and Taylor families Of Edgecombe Co NC. It should be noted that according to the conversation I had with James Robert Cherry of Charlotte , NC a descendant of this Charleston SC family stated that Capt William Cherry Sr.#5625 served in the Northeast St. David's Parish, of Cheraw District and was a volunteer in this Company under Capt. Lide during 1775. During 1782, he served in the Militia under Col Brandon and Gen. Francis Marion. Other information was obtained from the "T 54 family work sheet" covering the Taylor 's which I now have in my personal files. Solomon's son William Cherry #1608 [4002] was born in 1766 in Edge Co. which probably would have made him to young to have been a Captain in the Rev.War. In the CCC records they have William as a Captain? I do not have any data to support this as a fact. From the Taylor Group Record-1469 by Shari H. Franke states that the birth date and death date was estimated from the age of his death as found on his tombstone: died 22 Sept, 1828, age 62. These Taylor records stated that Druphena Cherry #5905) was a daughter of William Taylor #1608 but she was really the daughter of his brother Willis Cherry #12465. I have now transferred her into the family of Willis Cherry #12465 because of the discordance charts that were supplied to me by Dr.John E.Holt, 900 NW 79th Circle , Vancover WA 98665 . Also from information that was received from John H Cherry of CCC that all of the present data indicates that William B Cherry # 1608 was the son of Solomon Cherry #192 and not the William Cherry Sr # 5625 from South Carolina and Ireland . On 12/01/1997 I made these changes into my records. Additional information has that on Oct 7 1794 Solomon Cherry #192 [329] deeded land to son William Cherry #1608 [1363] in Edge Co. On May 25 1802 Joseph Taylor Jr #4640 [4004] sold 104 acres to William Cherry #1608 [1363] in Edge Co. In May 1805 William Cherry #1608 married 2nd Frances "Frankie" Taylor #1610 [4003] Dau Joseph Taylor Jr #4640 [4004] in Edge Co. On Mar 10,1809 William Cherry of Warren Co KY sold land adjoining Samuel Cherry #187 [328] (his uncle) in Edge Co Deed Book 13, p. 284. William B Cherry #1608 was the brother of Willis Cherry #12465. Willis joined William in 1811 in Warren Co KY. William was listed on the 1810 census of Warren Co KY. (2) Amy Taylor #5142, b. c1785 in Martin Co., d. c1815 in Warren Co KY. Amy Taylor was apparently the second child of Joseph Taylor, Jr. and Sarah Best Taylor. She married John Wallace c1805 in Edge Co.NC who was a younger brother of Elheldred Wallace. Amy and John moved to Warren Co KY. with Amy's parents and family in 1808. Records of Warren Co KY. 1810 tax listings state they were living near Joseph Taylor and William Cherry. She married John Wallace #5153, married c1805 in Edge Co, b. 1782 in Martin Co, (son of William Wallace #5862 and Sussanna Exum #5863) d. Aft 1850 in Edge Co. John: A William Wallace was joint witness in Edge Co bill of sale for a slave from Richard Taylor Sr. to Joshua Taylor, 1 Mar.1803. (3) William Warren Taylor #5143, b. 03-21-1787 in Martin Co., d. 09-09-1839 in Warsaw , Hancock , IL . William apparently died of typhoid fever on his way to Nauvoo, Hancock , IL between Lima and Warsaw , IL . William Warren is my (pete #1) 4th cousin -3 times removed. He married Elizabeth Patrick #5154, married 03-22-1811 in Warren Co. Ky, b. 12-09-1793 in Va, (daughter of John Patrick #6038 and Sarah Kendrick #6039) d. 11-25-1880 in Weber Utah . Elizabeth : Mormon Pioneer. (4) Allen Taylor #5144, b. 12-13-1789 in Edgecombe. Co, d. 10-12-1878 in Warren Co KY, buried Sept 1879 in Taylor Farm Cem KY. The records not available to prove the direct relationship of Allen Taylor and his grandmother. As it is recorded now she was a Smith and the first wife of Thomas Best III #4494 who married second Mary Ann Jones #164, Daughter of John Jones #158 who was my ("Pete" #1) fourth Great Grand father. It is stated that Thomas had five issues by his first wife of which Allen was one and that by his second wife (now Allen's step mother) two additional children. See Thomas Best III #4494. He married LaVina "Viney" Cherry #5155, married 02-05-1811 in Warren Co. KY, b. 08-19-1794 in Edge Co, (daughter of William B Cherry Jr #1608 and Lottie "Lothie" Hopkins #5861) d. 12-15-1853 in Warren KY. LeVina married her next door neighbor Allen Taylor the brother of her step- mother Frances Taylor. Her brother married a sister of Allen's . My 4th cousin 4 times removed, also 4th cousin- 5 times removed. (5) Mary Ann Taylor #5145, b. 1792 in Edge Co.NC, d. 08-31-1852 in Warren Co KY. Mary Ann Taylor was the step-Grandchild of Mary Ann Jones, daughter of John Jones #158 who is my ("Pete" #1) 4th Great Grandfather. Her mother Sarah (Sally) Best was from the union of Thomas Best #4494 and first wife Ms Smith. Thomas married second Mary Ann Jones #164. She married (1) Samuel Cherry #5598, married 02-02-1813 in Warren KY, b. 1792 in Edge Co, (son of William B Cherry Jr #1608 and Lottie "Lothie" Hopkins #5861) d. 1823 struck by light in Warren KY. Samuel: Samuel Cherry #5598 died young from an accident. The 4th child of William Cherry Jr #1608 and the grandson of Solomon Cherry #192. His father William Cherry Jr # 1608 married Frances # 1610 the dau of Joseph Taylor Jr. My 4th cousin 4 times removed, also 4th cousin- 5 times removed. She married (2) Elijah Upton #5635, married 08-31-1827 in Warren KY. Elijah: Elijah parents were Joseph Upton and wife Frances? (6) Saraphy Temperance Taylor #5146, b. c1793 in Edge.Co, d. c1843 in Edwardsville, Madison, IL, buried in Smart Fam Cen Troy, IL. She married Wiley Smart #5597, married 04-04-1813 in Warren Co KY, b. 1789 in NC, (son of Laban Smart #5693 and Susanna Simmons #5694) d. 10-25-1855 in Madison IL. (7) Nancy Taylor #5152, b. c1797 in Edge Co, d. 02-02-1812 in Warren Co. Ky. (8) Sarah Best Taylor #5147, b. 01-05-1800 in Edge Co., d. 01-16-1838 in Warren Co KY, buried in Hudnall Cmyry. She married Rene Chastain Hudnall #5596, married 06-07-1821 in Warren KY, b. 1799 in TN, d. May 1871 in Warren KY. (9) Joseph Best Taylor III #5148, b. 09-10-1801 in Edge.Co, d. 08-11-1864 in Warren Co KY. Married A widow as second wife, Sarah Elizabeth Rone Butterfield 1n 1849. He married (1) Polly Ann Hudnall #5595, married 01-28-1821 in Warren KY, b. 06-21-1805 in Warren KY, (daughter of James Hudnall jr #5837 and Rhodah Chastain #5838) d. 06-30-1845 in Warren KY. He married (2) Sarah Elizabeth (Butchfield) Rone #5725, married 12-04-1849 in Butler KY , b. 06-29-1808 in Butler KY , d. 02-16-1867 in Warren KY, buried in John Rone Cem Warren Co KY. (10) Elizabeth Ann Taylor #5149, b. 09-10-1803 in Edge.Co, d. 03-15-1861 in Warren KY. She married Samuel Venable Goode #5594, married 10-07-1829 in Warren KY. (11) Dilitha Cherry Taylor #5151, b. 05-1804 in Edge. Co, d. 05-24-1879 in Girard IL . She married John Cherry #5452, married c1821 in Warren Co KY, b. 1796 in Edge Co, (son of William B Cherry Jr #1608 and Lottie "Lothie" Hopkins #5861) d. 08-27-1860 in Woodburn, Macoupin , IL . John: Birth year from 1850 Census, age 54, Macoupin IL . and 1860 Census, age 64, Macoupin , IL . Born NC. Marriage date to Delilah Taylor estimated--no marriage record. Death date from newspaper "Carlinville Free Democrat" Obituary Index. Marriage to second wife Ann E. Rice from Macoupin Co. marriages, GS #1320491. Taylor Family Record", Joseph Bowyer; Archive LDS FGS by Jesse Warren and George M. Easter; records of Mrs. Nora Young Ferguson. My 4th cousin 4 times removed, also 4th cousin- 5 times removed. (12) Charlotte "Lottie" Taylor #5150, b. 10-08-1805 in Edge. Co. , d. 06-05-1867 in Warren KY. She married William Lawson White #5592, married 10-09-1823 in Warren Co KY, (son of William White #5792 and Margaret B Maxey #5793). 9. Amy Best #8949, (daughter of Thomas Best #4488 and Mary Ann Jones #164). Amy is said to have been the child of Thomas Best #4488 according to Edna Cook in her manuscript. Amey Best #4502 is reported to be child of Thomas #4494 and Ms.Smith #4495. Amy born ?, Amey born 1769. Are they the same person. 10. Nancy Best #4506, (daughter of William Best #4497 and Penelope Edmondson #4498) b. 05-22-1808 in Edge Co, d. 07-01-1866 in Edge Co, buried in Family Plantation Graveyard, Oakley area. Nancy the daughter of William Best #4497. Her husband Thomas Grimes was the son of William Grimes #1120 (his father was Thomas Grimes #1800 and wife Chloe Llewellyn). William Grimes Bible: now owned by Effie Grimes Longwell (1958) of Bethel , NC recorded as follows; Thomas Grimes & Nancy Best Married August 4 1835. Edna Cook stated that Nancy #4506 was the daughter of Thomas Best #4488. This is in error. She married Thomas Grimes III #1122, married 08-04-1835 in Edge Co. 27 yrs old, b. 03-28-1805, (son of William Grimes #1120 and Tabithia (Talitha) Mayo #1119) d. 03-07-1884. Thomas: Twin to Mary "Polly" Grimes #1121 born in the old William Grimes home near Coakley. He married Nancy Best, Daughter of Thomas Best and Mary Ann Jones of Martin Co. She was the sister of W Frederick Jones the father of Asa Jones the old plantation and home of his father and lived there all his life. He and his wife are buried in the family graveyard there. For him, it is called "The ole Tommie Grimes Place". It is near Bethel , NC . Many of Tommie's andNancy's descendants lived there, also in Robersonville and Williamston. For many years Dr. Grimes, a grandson of Tommie was a well known figure to all in this section. Mrs. Effie Grimes Longwell of Bethel , Dr Robert Grimes' daughter owned the Grimes Bible with many entries made before the Revolutionary War. The will of Thomas Grimes III was probated in Nov.1885. In addition to the four children named, he included John W. Nelson, a son-in-law. I have not seen a copy of this will but in a book written by Mrs. Marilu Birch Smallwood the following is quoted: "Vol. F, Records of Wills, Edge Co.NC page 451: Will of William Grimes, 1st day of May,1850. Will proven or probated Nov.Term Court , 1850." In his will, William Grimes I, left a third of his land to his wife. This is the Will of William Grimes the father of Thomas #1122. a. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Grimes #4511, b. 08-23-1831, d. 11-08-1902. She married John Williams Nelson #4512, married 12-22-1857, b. 02-04-1835 in Robersonville,NC., (son of Jonas Nelson jr #10398 and Fannie Crisp #10399) d. 1887. John: CSA Vet. (1) Sarah Frances Nelson #4513, b. 12-11-1858, d. 06-12-1860 inf. (2) Mary Luvanie Nelson #4514, b. 1860, d. 04-02-1889. Lived near Bethel , NC . She married George W Edmondson #8647, b. in near Bethel , NC . George: Married his sister-in-law after his wife died. (3) Drupina Ann Nelson #4515, b. 07-06-1862, d. 09-14-1939. Lived in Bethel , NC . Had a large family of which only one is recorded here. She married Benjamine Allen Beverly #4521, b. 04-24-1858, d. 03-18-1950. (4) Dr Robert Joseph Nelson #4518, b. 01-11-1865, d. 07-14-1947. Doctor in Robersonville , NC . He married Margaret "Elizabeth" Taylor #8648. Margaret: Dr in Robersonville , NC . Had one child. (5) Nancy Elizabeth Nelson #4516, b. 12-27-1867, d. 03-26-1918. Married her brother-in-law after her sister's death. She married George W Edmondson #8647, b. in near Bethel , NC . George: Married his sister-in-law after his wife died. (6) James Thomas Nelson #4517, b. 09-10-1869, d. 02-21-1930. He married Leckey Barnhill #7421. (7) Hannah Louise "Lula" Nelson #4519, b. 02-05-1875, d. 03-05-1947. She married Spear Cochrane #8649, b. in Robersonville , NC . (8) Margaret Estelle Nelson #4520, b. 09-10-1876. She married Baker Womack #8650, b. in Bethel , NC . b. William Grimes #4551, b. c1838, d. c1863. Killed in Civil War and buried in field of battle. c. Nathan Mayo Grimes #4509, b. c1840, d. 11-01-1874, buried in Family Graveyard:Old Tommie Grimes Place. Never Married.Killed by robbers. Martin Co Heritage. This was a most difficult time in which the KKK took a part. Nathan was killed by a Negro during re- construction days and his assasin was lynched from a gnarled oak tree at the crossroads, that was still standing in 1945 near the Grimes homeplace. d. Dr James Henry Grimes #4510, b. 1845 in Edge Co., d. 06-11-1914. He married Susan Carolie Roberson #4524, married 1871, b. 1852, (daughter of Henry D Roberson #4680 and Martha Page #4681) d. 1899. (1) Thomas Henry Grimes #4525. He married Isolon ( Iceland ) Brown #4540. (2) Sally Grimes #4526. Married Robert L Smith a prominent tobacconist. She married Robert L Smith #4546. (3) Robert Edward Grimes #4527, b. 1873. He married Leona Roberson #4532, married 06-06-1905, b. 1877, (daughter of Elder George D Roberson #9952 and Margaret Louvenia Smith #9953). (4) Mary Alice Grimes #4528, d. in Williamston , N.C. She married Archie Rock Dunning #4529. Archie: Archie lived in Williamston. A stately home on the corner now occupied by Wachovia Bank. The other corner was the home of Jim and Fannie Staton. George Harris home faced the Dunning Home which was made a parking lot next to Belk- Tyler Dept Store. The bus station was purchased to make way for this building in 1955. In 1992 they relocated on the by-pass in a new shopping center. I joined the Belk-Tyler (now Belk ) Company in 1952. Alice Grimes Dunning operated a Tourist Home in this location for many years after the death of her husband. She was a very nice and wonderful person. e. Thomas C Grimes #4508, b. c1846 in Edge Co. He married Martha Jane Witchard #4552. (1) William Grimes #7412. He married Verna Edmondson #7417. (2) Nina Grimes #7413. She married Elector Mayo #7418, (son of Thomas L Mayo #5755 and Susan Page #8653). Elector: This mayo family is a distant connection of Col.Nathan Mayo family. They probably desend from Peter Mayo who took-up land in early Edgecombe Co. near intersection of Pitt. Their home place stands just outside Bethel owned by Will Mayo. It is said they have the origional land grant for this plantation. To this branch of the Mayo clan belong: Reuben/ Hardy and wife Acca Warren. All buried in the family graveyard. (3) Elizabeth Grimes #7414. She married Nathan Beverley #7419. (4) Walter Grimes #7415. Married but left no childen. (5) Sallie Grimes #7416. Never married. f. George P Grimes #4507, b. 07-20-1850 in Edge Co, d. 03-27-1909. Never married. g. Dr.Robert Grimes #7420. This family lived in Bethal where Dr."Bob" was known to all. He married Mary Frances Whichard #7424. (1) Effie Grimes #7425. Lived in Bethel , NC . She married Otway Longwell #7427. (2) Mattie Grimes #7426. She married Exum Mayo #7428. h. Guilford (Gilford) Grimes #7422. Killed in Civil War. Probably buried on field of battle as no known grave for him in Grimes gaveyards. i. Sarah Anne Grimes #7429. B. Frederick Jones Sr 3rd GGF #152, b. 12-17-1757-4 in Tyrell Co, d. 10-04-1807-8, buried in C.W. Mayo Plantation,Edge Co NC. Frederick Jones my 3rd Great grandfather who was a member of the Sons of Liberty, organized July 5,1770. A very Patriotic Organization that did much to spur the Revolutionary Spirit. A member and promoter of the Revolutionary Convention held in New Bern NC , Aug.25, 1774. A Member Provincial Council on Safety, served as Sheriff of Edgecombe Co. Buried on Jones Plantation, that was a part of the original land grant, five miles E.of Tarboro. Will BK D p334 (have copy) Edge. Served as Patriot in Sharps Co.1781-Aug 5,1882 during Revolutionary War. Their home place later became known as the Ben Mayo Place . Details given later. Frederick Jones Sr, will was dated July 13 1807. In his Will he leaves to his wife Elizabeth (Best) Jones, one negro man named Mingo, one mare name Blaze, one riding chair and harness, four cows and calves, one bed, bedstead and furniture, twenty barrels of corn, three sows and pigs, ten head of one and half hogs, nine sheep, six setting chairs and one chest. I lend unto my well beloved wife Elizabeth (Best) Jones, the plantation whereon I now live, including all my land between my home plantation and Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence to the mouth of the branch, which divides my home plantation from the old place whereon my father formerly lived, thence up said branch to a brick kiln on the road, thence along said road Westward to the South West corner of my little field on the right hand of said Road, thence west to Lawrence O'Brien's line, with as much timber of my Pine woody land, as she shall think proper for the maintenance of her plantation, one negro wench named Elle, all my Pewter, Beaufet and furniture, during her natural life or widowhood. After the widow Mrs Frederick Jones Sr died the homeplace was left to her oldest son Allen Jones #153 who married Tabitha Staton who was the daughter of their next-door neighbor Ezekiel Staton and wife Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Their daughter Evelina Staton Jones #920 that married Benjamin Coakley Mayo and was the son of John William Mayo #928 and Nancy southland Dale Coakley inherited the Frederick Jones homeplace. After her marriage to Benjamin Mayo and then become known as the Ben Mayo Farm for many years afterwards. The Jones Gravesites are still there nearby. ITEM- I give and bequeath unto my son Allen Jones a certain tract or parcel of land, joining Ezekiel Staton's land beginning at a Gum in Ballihack Swamp thence Northeastwardly, to the mouth of a branch that divided my inland field and the brushy island, thence up said branch to a marsh, thence along a line of marked trees to a lightwood stump, a corner in said Jones line, thence along a line of marked trees to a Pine a corner on Staton's line thence said line to a pine on the great Branch, thence down said Branch to a Post Oak, in Ezekiel Staton line, thence a straight course to the first station, being three hundred acres more or less, One bed, bedstead and furniture to him and his Heirs forever. ITEM: I give and bequeath to my son Asa Jones a tract of land, being the place whereon my father lived beginning on Lawrence O'Brien line, thence eastwarly to the mouth of the old Pasture Branch, thence up said Branch to the head of said Branch, thence east to Arthur Staton's line, thence along Staton line Southwardly to the road, Westwardly to a Brick Kinn, thence my wife's line to Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence along said Bryan's line to the first station. One bed bedstead of furniture to him and his heirs forever, until as hereinafter mentioned. ITEM: I give and bequest unto my son Ricky Jones all my land lying between my son Asa Jones line and Walter Knight line, one bed bedstead of furniture to him and his heris forever, until as hereinafter mentioned. ITEM: I give and bequest unto my son Frederick Jones, all my land not heretofore given away, one half my orchard on the land whereon, I now live, one bed bedstead of furniture to him and his heirs forever until as hereinafter mentioned. ITEM:I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Jones, One Negro girl named Eley, one named Harriet one Bed Bedstead of furniture to her and her heirs forever, until as hereinafter mentioned. ITEM: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Temp Jones, one Negro girl named Cherry, one Negro girl named Annie, one bed Bedstead of furniture for her and her heirs forever, until hereinafter mentioned. I do and constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth Jones, John Lewelling and John W Mayo, Executors of this my Last Will and Testament given under my hand and seal this 4th October A.D. 1807. Frederick Jones, Seal. Witness Llewellyn Staton and James Knight. Frederick Jones Sr was my ("Pete"Austin #1) 3 Gr Grandfather. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Best 3rd GGm #151, married 1774 in Martin Co, b. 1754, (daughter of John Best, III 4th GGF #149 and Betsy (Wife:John Best,III #149)- #150) d. c1812/05. Elizabeth : This Best family name originates in Isle of Wight Co, VA. Elizabeth Best #151 was the daughter of John Best #149 (1725-1805) Betsy Best was my 3rd Gr.Grand- Mother. Family records as found in the Frederick Jones Bible are recorded as follows: Frederick Jones son of Frederick and Elizabeth Jones was born April 27th 1798. Lineage Book: DAR page 173 under Mrs Alta Kelly Clark #150540. Born in Kosciusko , Miss. Wife of Dr. Clifton Powers Clark #1150. Frederick Jones (1754-1808) served as private in Captain Sharp's company, 10th North Carolina regiment during Revolutionary War. He was born on his father's plantation that was located on old Stage Coach Road east of Tarboro on the road to Oak City and the ferry at Hills Landing, At the time of his death he was living in Edgecombe County , NC . I have military pay records for my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr for service in 1781 to Aug 5 1782 as found on page 137 in book "North Carolina Soldiers in the American Revolution". On page 199 in this same book he is recorded as #556, Frederick Jones Private his second enlistment. Under the fourth generation of Alta Kelly: it is recorded that Frederick Jones married Elizabeth Best (1754-1812) in 1774. Elizabeth (Betsy) father is listed as John Best who married Betsy unknown (1728-1789. My 3dd GGF John Best (1725-1805) served as a Private and also as a lieutenant in the NC troops. He was born and died in NC. Also have copy of his pay records from "Roster Of Soldiers From NC In American Revolution". They also include John Best #149 records. Alta Clark is a common descendant of Asa Jones #154 a brother of Frederick Jr through his daughter Martha Jones #333. Martha was the oldest child of four girls to go with their father c1850 to Miss. , after the death of their mother and Asa's second marriage that failed. Also Annie Ruth Jones Moye DAR # 244589 who is a member of Miles Harvey Chapter in Tarboro and joined through Frederick Jones Sr who served as a Private. In records furnished by Anne Moye Mayo, Tarboro , NC stated that she could also join the DAR through John Best #149 family Line. Anne was the daughter of Annie Ruth Jones Moye. From The Cherry Cousins' Clearinghouse I have found that it is entered as W. Frederick Jones. I do not have any data that indicates where the "W" is recorded and in what and where it was entered in official records. The same is true for his son Frederick Jones Jr my 2nd GGF. I picked it up from CCC and entered it without proof. Need more information on the origination of the "W" in Frederick Jones Sr and Jr name and for what the "W" stands. It is of interest to note: included in the records of Frederick Ward Jones #1078 it stats that with his "passing" the W.Frederick Jones III name would no longer exist. However, in the Historian Record of Edgecombe County under information about Dr. Claude Melnott Jones the following information is found: Dr and Miss Liza Jones child was "Fred Ward Jones". (The Ward middle name from his mothers' maiden name Mary Elizabeth Ward #1077?) Without this documentation one could assume that the W. Frederick Jones III name was that of his ancestors. As a result the "W" was enter for Frederick Jones Sr and Frederick Jones Jr. No proof other than this information about Frederick Ward Jones that moved to Houston , TX and married Faye Eaton #1081.In Edna Cook Book is listed the unknown daughter of W.Frederick Jones III and wife Faye Eaton. This is in error as Faye Eaton was the spouse of Frederick Ward Jones. 1. Allen Jones #153, b. 07-04-1790, d. 10-11-1856, buried in Jones Cemetery, Hy 44, 4 mi E of Tarboro. Allen Jones inherited from his father Frederick Jones Sr #152 in 1808 the plantation that adjoined Ezekiel Staton's line. In 1870 the home place was owned by Evelina Staton Jones #920/Benjamin Coakley Mayo #927 and remodeled into a stately old mansion that stands at the end of a very lovely avenue of trees. It lies on the Tarboro and Oak City road just over the Martin Co. line. A short distance away is the Mansion of Joseph John Pippen who married Talitha Mayo, daughter of Macajah Mayo and granddaughter of Colonel Nathan Mayo of Martin Co. In Pre-Civil War days these two great plantations joined. Allen Jones died in 1856 leaving the Plantation to his daughter Evelina Staton Jones who married Benjamin Coakley Mayo. Allen inherited the plantation from his father Frederick Jones Sr. who had inherited it from his father John Jones that died in 1790.This land adjoined the plantations of Ezekiel Staton and Lawrence O'Brien, then in Edgecombe County and now in Martin. Edgecombe County Boundaries 1732-1855 as compiled and drawn by H.B.Johnston in 1956 gives the Division of Edgecombe (1833) and location of boundaries of Halifax (1758) and Martin (1774). The change in Edgecombe Co line will explain the plantations being located in what is now Martin Co. Allen Jones #153 was the son of Frederick Jones #152 and wife Elizabeth Best: my (#1) g.g.g.g.g. Grandparents. The family cemetery lies just off the highway to the right of the Allen Jones mansion. The graveyard is enclosed with an ornamental iron fence and on the iron gate is the name "Mayo". The old gate with the name "Mayo" was removed from the old Benjamin Coakley graveyard formerly in Martin, in 1940 owned by the Pender Family, where Ben C Mayo was raised as a child. When the Mayo family graves were moved to the city cemetery in Tarboro the gate was moved to the Allen Jones graveyard. Allen also inherited the part of the farm called the "young orchard" which he himself planted on his fathers property. Frederick Jones Sr.#152 was born 12-17-1754 and died 11-01-1808: will in Edgecombe; Book D,page 334. He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Best #151 in 1750, (1928-1789) daughter of John Best III #149 (1725-1805). Many members of the DAR have joined through John Best and Frederick Jones Sr. Allen Jones was my ("Pete" Austin #1) GR GR Grand Uncle. . He married Tobitha Staton #917, married ___ 1811 in Edge Co, b. 02-09-1792, (daughter of Ezekiel Staton #1526 and Mary Elizabeth Taylor #1540) d. 11-21-1868. Tobitha: Buried in Family cemetery on C.W. Mayo Farm. a. Calvin Jones #921, b. 01-06-1813-14, d. 04-25-1881. Calvin was my ("Pete"Austin #1) first cousin thrice removes. Information Given in Williams and Griffin : Jones, Calvin No.32 III,Farmer. Born 1814. Mary,b. 1828. 1.Senora A.,b.1844. Marriage reported in The Taborough Press 15 Oct 1842. He married Mary E Staton #2333, married 10-13-1842, b. 09-14-1817, (daughter of Bythel Staton #1524 and Cecilia L Knight #1525) d. 07-09-1881. (1) Senora Augusta Jones #3846, b. 12-25-1843. Married her cousin after the death of 1st husband. Senora was my ("Pete"Austin #1) second cousin twice removed. She married (1) Captain Francis Marion Charles #3847, married 05-01-1866, b. 11-25-1830, d. 05-22-1811. Captain: Elizabeth City , N.C. She married (2) Fernando Staton #2448, (son of Roderick(Rickey)Staton #2440 and Drupina"Piney"Clements #2441). b. Mac G Jones #918, b. 01-02-1815, d. 05-05-1878. Mac was mu ("Pete"Austin #1) 1st cousin thrice removed. c. James Guilford Jones #922, b. 01-02-1815, d. 1861 in Edgecombe Co. Never married. d. Elizabeth S(Staton) Jones #919, b. 06-04-1818, d. 07-08-1858. Called Eliza, was my("Pete" #1)1st cousin thrice removed. a common ancestor of Frederick Jones Sr. #152. She married Joseph I Freeman #925, married 2-5-1839. (1) Mary Elizabeth Freeman #926, b. 1840. Mary Elizabeth was my ("Pete"Austin #1) second cousin twice removed. e. Evelina Staton Jones #920, b. 07-26-1820, d. 07-21-1874. Evelina Staton Jones was my ("Pete"Austin #1) 1st cousin thrice removed. She inherited the Frederick Jones Plantation through her father Allen Jones. According to Lillie Mayo Jones McBride # 1019 (4th cousin through John Jones) C.W. Mayo (h/o) Annie Blount Bryan and grandfather and grandmother of Lillie, were the first Mayo family to live in the Ole Jones House that is now called the Mayo house. He inherited the property from his mother Evelina Staton Jones Mayo # 920 and his father Benjamin Coakley Mayo that was then passed down from the John Jones family. She married Benjamin Coakley Mayo #927, married 1-18-1844, b. 09-14-1817, (son of John Williams Mayo #928 and Nancy Southerland Dale Coakley #929) d. 07-09-1881. Benjamin: After marring Evelina they moved into her fathers hone place ( Allen Jones) Later the property was sold to his brother Nathan Jones Mayo #939. It was now known as Uncle Ben's place. Nathan never married. (1) Onsler McGilery Mayo #937, b. 01-22-1845, d. 12-23-1919. Onsler was my ("Pete"Austin #1) second cousin twice removed. (2) Louisa Tobitha Mayo #938, b. 07-30-1847, d. 06-07-1912. Called Aunt Lou. After the death of her sister Bennie Mayo Brown Aunt Lou raised the children of George Brown in her home. Louisa was my ("Pete"Austin # 1) 2nd cousin twice removed. She married Dr John Watson Sherrod #982, married 06-10-1869, b. 09-24-1828 in Hamilton N C, (son of John Joyner Sherrod #508 and Elizabeth Watson #509) d. 11-07-1909. Dr: CSA Co H 9th Regiment-. (3) Columbus Washington Mayo #943, b. 12-02-1849, d. 02-09-1921. Columbus was my is my ("Pete"Austin #1) second cousin twice removed. C.W. inherited the Jones property through his mother Evelina Sataton Jones Mayo. It was now called the Ben Mayo place. He was the only male child of Benjamin and Annie to have issues. He married Annie Blount Bryan #953, married 6-30-1886, b. 05-18-1868, (daughter of Hugh Blount Bryan #988 and Elizabeth"Betty"Jordon Sherrod #987) d. 12-13-1959. Annie: Twin to Dr.Joseph John Bryan and the daughter of Hugh Blount Bryan and Elizabeth Jordon Sherrod of Martin Co. On June 30,1886 she married Columbus Washington Mayo and went to live at the Allen Jones place a few miles out of Tarboro , NC on the road to Oak City , then called "Goose Nest". This old Manor house still stands, her son, Columbus W. Mayo Jr lived there for many years with his family. Allen Jones is my (Pete Austin #1) is my Gr Gr Gr Uncle. It is a stately old mansion, build on the same spot as the original house, built by Allen Jones that was destroyed by fire long ago. Allen Jones was a wealthy planter and the plantation was left to his daughter Evelina Staton Jones that married Benjamin Coakley Mayo, son of John Williams Mayo and his second wife, Nancy Southerland Dale of Penn. John Williams Mayo was the son of Col. Nathan Mayo #470 and his wife Julia Williams. Both Evelina and Benjamin Coakley Mayo are buried in the family graveyard on the plantation. Hugh Blount Bryan, Annie Blont Bryan's father, was married first to Margaret F Cherry. Margaret was my ("Pete" #1) 3rd cousin. daughter of Theophilus Cherry #792 and Julia Grimes #793. (4) Nathan Jones Mayo #939, b. 06-19-1852, d. 01-31-1924. (5) Lucy Valeria Mayo #940, b. 07-08-1855, d. 10-24-1892. (6) Anna Matella Mayo #941, b. 08-27-1858, d. 09-02-1870. (7) Benny Eveline(a) Mayo #942, b. 05-19-1863, d. 11-16-1894. Bennie Eveline Mayo was my (Pete #1) second cousin twice removed. Common descendant of Frederick Jones #152. She married George Brown #944, married 1-23-1892, b. 1805, (son of William Reading Brown jr #3817 and Ellen Ann Rhodes Hyman #3816) d. 07-04-1895 in Coakley, Edge.Co. George: George is my (Pete #1) third cousin twice removed. Thomas (Robert) Cherry #642 is our connon descendant. f. McGilbrey Jones #923. Never married, died leaving his estate to his brother, James Guilford Jones. g. Louisa Jones #924. Louisa was my ("Pete"Austin #1) first cousin thrice removed. She married Albert Staton #3888, (son of Reading Staton #3886 and Elezabeth Clements #3887). Albert: Reported to have had four children but records give only three. (1) Cornelius Staton #3889. Never married. (2) Felix Staton #3890. Never married. (3) Nicholas Staton #3891. Never Married. 2. Asa Jones #154, b. 04-14-1792, d. 04-14-1856-8 in Attala Co.,Miss. Mr 2nd great uncle Asa Jones received from his father in his will a tract of land, being the place whereon my father lived beginning on Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence east-wardly to the mouth of the old Pasture Branch, thence up said branch to the head of said branch, thence east to Arthur Staton's line, thence along Staton line southwardly to the road, westwardly to a brick kiln, thence my wife's line to Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence along said O'Brien's line back to the first Station. Asa Jones #154 was the son of W Frederick Jones Sr #152 my 3rd Grandfather and a Revolutionary War soldier. His mother was Betsey Best the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier Lieutenant John Best my 4th GGF. After his 1st wife Lydia Grimes died Asa married as his second wife a widow Mrs. Atkinson who had a son from her previous marriage. Family information stated that this was not a happy marriage so Asa packed-up his personal belongings with his four youngest children, Ashley, Talitha, Menisa and Martha Jones and placed them into a covered wagon and moved to Mississippi where these children were reared, married and had descendants. First cousin fourth removed Alta Kelly Clark was the Widow of Dr. Clifton Powers Clark of Washington, DC. Alta was Asa's great granddaughter who was born in Kosciusko , Mississippi and was a member of the DAR with registration numbers 150540 and 95123 through 4th GGF Lt John Best and 3rd GGF Pvt Frederick Jones Sr. My 2nd great uncle Asa Jones purchased the Hills Ferry tract in Palmyra from John H. Dawson as found in Martin Co deed Volume N Pg.152 dated 1840. The property joined the lands of John N Hyman on two sides and Jesse H Dawson property, which adjoins the Roanoke River , containing 400 acres costing the sum of $2,500. After the decision to depart the country and leave behind his second wife, Asa on 11-28-1840 deeded this land to his Son-in-law Ebenezer Hyman the husband of Asa's daughter Temperance Jones for $2,000 and describes it as a tract of land in Martin Co and now known as Palmyra Plantation, containing 804 acres. This parcel of land lying in Martin Co. known by name of "Palmyra", near Joab Cotton's corner thence to a sweet gum (tree) in Coneho branch and running to the John L Hyman's corner. John H. Dawson evidently bought this tract of land from the son and heir of Colonel Whitmel Hill called " Palmyra ". Note: the Hill family members that were buried in the old Hill Graveyard were moved to the Old Trinity Cemetery, Scotland Neck, NC. Note: The little town of Palmyra lies one mile from the Roanoke River and one mile from the Martin County line. Across the Roanoke River lies the Bertie County lowlands and stagecoach route from Hill's Ferry to the little town of Hotel that later became Woodville in Bertie County . Palmyra is six miles from Scotland Neck that was founded by John Hyman, son of John and Mary Wheatley Hyman a member of NC house of commons 1797-1800 and State Senator from 1801 1804). Coneho Creek Branch lies between Palmyra in Martin County line and the old town of Goose Nest now Oak City on the stagecoach road between Palmyra and Hamilton . My (Pete #1) 5th Great Grandfather John Jones #165 came to North Carolina from the Isle of Wight County Virginia where he had married Elinor Dawson #3166 the daughter of Martin Dawson before migrating to present Halifax Co. Palmyra. John Jones and Elinor Dawson Jones were the Great Grandparents of Asa Jones #154. Across the road from the Palmyra Plantation was the fine old home of cousin Aquilla Hyman who married Martha Harrell who was a daughter of Theophilus Harrell and Mary Weathersbee of Martin Co. It was in this grove of trees at the Aquilla Hyman place that the first political meeting was called "to secede from the union" to be held in North Carolina . Ebenezer Hyman Jr. and his wife Talitha Brown the daughter of Lunsford R. Brown & Bithiah M. Pippen, lived at the Palmyra Plantation with his parents until his parents died. They are buried in the family graveyard at the Palmyra Plantation. After their deaths in 1920 the land was sold to Fate Baker and later belonged to his son Ben Everett and a daughter. I attended NCSU with son Fate Baker Everett when we roomed in South dormitory in Raleigh . We had Fate as a house guess at my parent's home in Kelford in 1943 while we were classmates in Raliegh. Fate Baker considered him self to be a women's man and got all the local boys upset with his flirting with their dates while a visitor to our town. Fate's mother was a very active member of the Democratic Party during this period of time. The Jones families were connected with many of the families in Martin and Edgecombe Counties . Allen married Tabitha Staton and their daughter Eveline Staton Jones married Benjamin Coakley Mayo a grandson of Col. Nathan Mayo and Julia Williams. Frederick Jones II married Sally Rhodes Cherry whose family were connected to the Pippen, Knight, Lawrence, Brown, Best, Grimes, Sherrod and Bryan families just to name a few. I have recorded all the information that I can find on each family and their descendants. Many people of prominent positions have been associated with these descendants: Kings, Presidents, Governors, statesmen, plantation owners and gentlemen, veterans of all American wars, doctors, lawyers, newspaper editor plus other important stations in life. They have all been identified within the records of these families. He married (1) Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124, married 11-26-1812, b. 06-02-1796, (daughter of William Grimes #1120 and Tabithia (Talitha) Mayo #1119) d. 02-27-1840. Lydia : Liddia Grime's sister Julia married Theophilus Cherry son of Robert Cherry and Mary Worsley of Edgecombe Co. He married (2) Nancy Atkinson #4001, married 1832(7-21-1842). Nancy : Nancy was a sister of General Young. she was a widow and was married to a Mr. Atkinson. a. Ashley E Jones #220, (son of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 11-28-1813, d. 10-21-1886. He married Lucy Richburg Gibson #3876. Lucy: No Children. b. Temperance Jones #331, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 08-11-1815, d. 8-25-1869. Temperence Jones was the daughter of Asa Jones #154 the son of Frederick Jones 1st #152: who is my Gr.Gr.Gr.Grandfather on my mothers side. Temperence #331 was my (Pete #1) 1st cousin thrice removed. She married Ebenezer Hyman Sr #1344, married 11-13-1834, b. c1815, (son of Thomas Hyman II #1341 and Susannah Bryan #1343) d. aft 02-04-1849. (1) Harry Hyman #1345, b. Ca 1839, d. c1862. N.M. Killed in Civil War. Harry is my (Pete #1) second cousin twice removed. (2) Temperance Hyman #1348, b. 01-01-1840, d. 01-21-1889. She married Soloman Turner #1351. (3) Ann Elizabeth Hyman, Inf #1347. (4) Ebenezer Hyman Jr #1350, b. 01-08-1845, d. 06-27-1920 in Palmyra , NC , buried in Palmyra , NC . CSA. Ebenezer Hyman Jr. was my Second Cousin twice removed (2C-2R). A common ancestor of Fredereck Jones #152. He married Talitha Ann Pippen Brown #1385, married 04-04-1867, b. 08-12-1841, (daughter of Lunsford Rhodes Brown #3970 and Bithiah Matilda Pippen #3957) d. 07-03-1920 in Palmyra ,NC., buried in Palmyra , NC . Talitha: Talitha Pippen Brown is my third cousin twice removed (3C-2R). A common ancestor of John (Joshua) Knight jr. #136. (5) Frederick Hyman #1346, b. 02-02-1847, d. 02-18-1906. N.M. (6) Caroline"Carry"E Hyman #1349, b. 02-04-1849 in Palmyra NC , d. 02-14-1867. Caroline was my (Pete #1) second cousin twice removed. Mother was Temperance Jones. She married Nathan Knight Pippen #3879, married 02-14-1867, b. 04-09-1842, (son of Joseph John Pippen #1183 and Talitha(Tabitha)Mayo #1186) d. 09-07-1901. Nathan: C.S.A. Old Hyman Place: Palmyra Plantation . No children. Nathan was my (Pete # 1) second cousin thrice removed. Caroline #1349 was his second cousin once removed. c. William Grimes Jones #498, (son of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 01-14-1817, d. 06-14-1893. Scotland Neck, NC. He married Felicia Bell #2534. (1) Andrew Jackson Jones #2535, b. 10-09-1843. He married Mary W Hodges #2544, married 04-13-1866. (2) Laura Jones #2536, b. 10-09-1844. She married William H Bell #2545, b. Ca 1844. (3) William Thomas Jones #2537, b. +07-22-1846. William was my ( Pete #1) second cousin twice removed. A common ancestor W. Fredereck Jones #152. He married Elizabeth Bell I #2546, (daughter of Joshua Bell III #5347 and Unknown (wife:Joshua Bell #5347) #5348). (4) Julia N Jones #2538, b. 01-27-1848. Julia married twice, no records. (5) Celia Ann Jones #2539, b. 05-17-1849. She married Montreville Whitmel Hyman #2547, married 01-14-1879, buried 09-1. (6) Alice Jones #2540, b. 09-27-1850. She married Mr Taylor (Hub:Alice Jones #2540) #2562. (7) Mary Ann Jones #2541, b. 08-05-1852. She married Hampton Hyman #2548. (8) Gatsey Jones #2542, b. 05-30-1855. She married Thomas Witchard #2549. (9) Henry Jones #2543, b. 05-30-1858, d. Inf. (10) Elizabeth Jones #3875, d. 02-1852. She married Elisha Cain #3878. d. Martha Jones #333, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 05-01-1829, d. 03-01-1920. She married Samuel Mitchell #1139, married 8-19-1957, b. 06-01-1812, d. 05-13-1881. (1) Mattie Mitchell #1140, d. Inf. (2) Samuel Mitchell jr #1141, d. Inf. (3) Laura Van Mitchell #1142, b. 06-15-1852, d. 11-29-1890. She married C.Clay Kelly #1143, married 1871, b. 1845, d. 1819. e. Emily Jones #332, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 09-19-1834, d. 06-07-1898. Emily is my (Pete #1) 1st cousin thrice removed. She married Needham Sherrod Hyman jr #1127, married 10-26-1853, b. 11-26-1830, d. 10-9-1896. Needham : Iron Mine Savings, Martin Co. (1) Louisa Hyman #1128. (2) Mary Ann Hyman #1129. (3) Harry Whitmer Hyman #1130. (4) William R Hyman #1131. (5) Spencer Hyman #1132. (6) Ida Emily Hyman #1133, d. 8-14=-1904. She married John Hines #1196. (7) Talitha Ann Hyman #1134. She married W.H.Wiltsee #1197, married 12-29-1892. (8) Sarah Temperence Hyman #1135, b. 08-20-1870 in Martin Co., d. 09-27-1889 in Family Farm. Buried 3 miles from Oak City on Hobgood road at family farm. Later moved to Robersonville , NC area of her son, William T. Hurst beside her husband, Kenneth K.Hurst. She married William Kenneth McHenry Hurst #1204, b. 11-29-1659, (son of William L. Hurst #10390 and Mary Sarah Cowey #10391) d. 10-19-1928. (9) Betty Forrest Hyman #1136. (10) Debrah Asa Hyman #1137, b. 04-12-1875, d. 11-10-1919. She married Francis Doc Marion Hyman #1208, b. 03-08-1861, (son of Wm Thomas Hyman #1206 and Annie Heniretta Watts #1207) d. 02-14-1935 in Conohoe PBC. (11) Samuel Thurston Hyman #1138. He married M Lucy Turner #1205, married Cousin's, (daughter of Soloman Turner #1351 and Temperance Hyman #1348). f. Lydia Jones #334, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) d. 06-22-1865. Never Married. g. Meniza (Manaya) Jones #336, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) d. June 1900. h. Mary Ann Jones #337, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 03-13-1831, d. 06-18-1851. She married John Bishop #9366, married 1857. i. Talitha Jones #608, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) d. 02-17-1894. Talitha was my ("Pete"Austin #1) 1st cousin thrice removed. My Grandmother Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon told me about her visit to the Biggs home in Williamston , NC for a big social event. She remarked about the winding stairs in this stately house. My Grandma Catherine (Katie) was a first cousin once removed to Talitha. Both were raised in the Conetoe area of Edgecombe Co. Conetoe was a good five hour trip by carriage to Williamston. Two hours by train if it was running. Both were direct descendants of John Jones #152. I did not realize why my grandmother was a guest at the Biggs home until I learned that her first cousin once removed had married the son of Warren Biggs #6691 and lived in Williamston. My grandmother loved to visit old friends and family. She spent many hours with her friends sharing their joy and sorrow. All you had to say was "lets go" and grandma would be the first to be seated in the car when it was time to leave. After I graduated from NCSU in 1950 I accepted a position with the Williamstom High School . The Chairman of the school board was Robert Lee Coburn who had purchased the Biggs House. Robert and I became great friends over the years. We were member of the Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, Monday night Poker Club, Hunting and fishing buddies,etc. We would go together to the many cook-outs that took place during those times. We were treated as family and joined them at Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas,etc. Robert had a Cottage at Nags Head which my family used during the summer for vacations. Robert and I really had some great times together over the years. After I moved to the home office in Charlotte we still got together as often as possible to hunt, fish and visit. He was an attorney, State Congressman, County Solicitor , Judge, etc. After his death his son made extensive remodeling to the House for his mother Martha Harrison Coburn. I visited the House in 1994 during open house as part of the program "Friends of the Old Martin County Courthouse". I am a member of this group as the County Superintendent of Schools had his office in this building while I was a teacher in Williamston. I had to attend meetings and other affairs in his office. James Manning had a staff of two. Today there is over seventy five employees doing the job. Remember, the system had both white and black schools before the consolidation of public schools. James and Robert were the persons to give me my contract to start a new department in the Williamston High School. The goal of the "friends"` is to raise $500.000 to restore this great structure. To date over $300.000 has been spent on repairs. The lower level had the office of the Tax Collector, Register of Deeds, Superintendent of County Schools , Clerk of Courts, County Jail ,(not to be restored), Sheriff's office. The second floor held the court room. Had to serve as a juror only once while we lived in Williamston. Case settled out of court. She married John Biggs #3877, b. 09-01-1838, (son of Warren Biggs #6691 and Elizabeth Cherry Hassell #6689). John: No Children. j. Asa Jones jr #1125, (son of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) d. 03-1862. Never Married. k. Fredrick Jones III #1126, (son of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124) b. 03-08-1833, d. 07-04-1846. Died young. l. Darlin Jones #371, (daughter of Asa Jones #154 and Lydia "Liddia" Grimes #1124). Never Married. 3. Frederick Jones Jr* 2nd GGF #126, b. 04-27-1798 in Edgecombe Co, d. 12-15-1839 in Edgecombe County NC. THIS IS A CONDENSED HISTORY OF MY 2nd GREAT GRANDFATHER FREDERICK JONES JR and wife SALLY RHODES CHERRY with a BRIEF GENEALOGICAL SUMMURY OF HIS IMMEDIATE ANCESTORS, DESCENDANTS AND RELATIVES. THIS DATA: compiled and finalized February 25, 2005 by his great, great grandson Hobart Lyon "Pete" Austin who has researched extensively for more than thirty years the Jones, Best, Cherry, Dozier, Mayo, Lyon, Pittman, Knight, Lawrence, Hardee, Austin, Weathers, Norfleet, Taylor, Peele, Rhodes plus others family ancestors and their descendants. Note: Some Text is a repeat of above information. My 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr and my 2GGM Sally Rhodes Cherry owned “THE WILKINSON-JONES-DOZIER HOUSE AND PLANTATION” near Dog Town in eastern North Carolina . They first records started that he purchasing the property in 1836 from Silas Wilkinson who at that time owned the house and a portion of the estate that Frederic Jones Jr obtained after Silas received it from his father Joshia Wilkinson Sr. The house remained in the Jones-Dozier family until the year 1974. The farm land associated with the former plantation at the time of the final sale of the land consisted of 850 ACRES that was sold under sealed bid in 2001. This marked the end to more than 200 years of Jones-Dozier family ownership of this property near Dog Town USA . Listed in the Cherry Family Clearinghouse genealogical information recorded my (Pete #1) 2nd GGF as "W" Frederick Jones Jr but I have found no bible & court records to support this claim there was a "W" as a part of his name. Information given below covers data about my 2nd Great Grandfather Frederick Jones Jr who was a descendant of the fourth generation of my known Jones ancestors and his wife Sarah "Sally" Rhodes Cherry who was my 2nd GGM and was a 6th generation removed from John Cherry Sr the immigrant from England that was my 8th GGF. My 5th GGF John Jones Sr migrated from the English Colony of Virginia to an area first known as the Roanoke Colony during the early 1700s where his great grandson Frederick Jr 100 years later purchased his future home place from Silas Wilkinson. Current records indicate that the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier House was probably constructed sometime between 1816 and 1826. It is recognized today as a National Historical Structure. This house is located just off US 64 bypass approximately four mile east of Tarboro and is located about 0.8 miles southeast of a community called "DOG TOWN" where State Road #1524 intersects with SR #1526 in eastern Edgecombe County, North Carolina. If you should ask any of the local citizens for directions to Dog Town then you are now only a short distance from the plantation house located on the Burnett Farm Road heading towards Mayo Crossroad and the little town of Conetoe NC. There is no entrance onto or exit off of US 64 By-pass because it now passes over US 64 By-Pass highway from Tarboro to Bethel NC . This State Road #1526 continues past the historical plantation home and intersects about two mile southeast with the Wilson to Oak City State Road #42 that is about one mile southwest of the US 64 overpass that is heading east and two miles northeast of Alt US 64. The Dog Town intersection was first known as Evans Store and can be identified on an Edgecombe County map dated 1905 of which I have a file copy. My grandmother Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon told this story how the area gained the name of Dog Town many years ago. She remarked, "The name Dog Town originated after a female Mountain Cur Dog started to hang out there after establishing her residency under the floor joist at the neighborhood Evans store. A short time afterwards a local farmer volunteered to give the Lady Dog a new home and a good place to live, but she was returned to her former adopt home place way before sunrise the next morning. The prospective new owner quoted his wife as saying, "That she never got a wink of sleep all night long with that howling "yard dog" barking at full volume from the very moment she arrived". During her tenure under the store she faired pretty well as the neighborhood kids always brought her tid-bit treat when they visited with their parents. Many of the local people also shared with her their freshet scraps of meat during hog killing time as Lady took her customary tour throughout the neighborhood. Lady always gauged the right time to appear at the Plantation of each farmer when it became hog-killing day. From the time of her arrival from a place unknown, a new litter of pups started to appear almost every spring and again each fall. Anyone could gain ownership of one of her pups by just picking one out and then taking it home while in the arms of a delighted little girl or boy as the small wiggly puppy happily licked the smeared chocolate from around the young owners mouth. On a few occasions there would be a surplus of puppies from a given litter so they continued to reside there under the building. After a period of time more and more members of the Lady's family joined the original group. Thus, we now have a true town of cur dogs that just continued to expand in numbers over the years. Anytime a visitor arrived at the country store they were usually met with wagging tails as Lady and her several off springs surrounded them in hope of getting a handout. Lady was recognized for producing excellent hunters, house and yard dog off springs and they were always in great demand. On a moonlit night and way into the wee hours of the morning you could hear the chorus being offered by Lady and her family pack as they gave a heated chasing through the woodlots and along hedgerows while pursuing Bro Fox or Mr Bobcat. Their action helped to control the chicken snatchers and was considered a welcomed relief for the locals. The story goes, that the "one-eyed" lady dog had lost the sight on the left eye as a result of a fight with a bobcat. In fact there was a section nearby Dog Town called Wildcat Road . My grandmother told the story that, "When the younger kids passed through that very area the children would huddle closer together with the smaller ones hiding their heads beneath the buggy's blanket. Sometimes one of the older boys would claimed he had just spotted a big hungry Bobcat sneaking along the edge of the stagecoach road as they travel to town towards Tarboro. This always caused the smaller girls to scream with fright and hide their faces deeper under the blanket". An Army buggy blanket was always carried along for protection from the cold weather or in case that a shower of rain or a snow storm should occur while taking their buggy trip to town on the first Saturday of each month to purchase supplies and catch-up on the latest local or national gossip. The Evans Store like most of those crossroad stores that were scattered throughout the countryside have long ago disappeared off the Global Positioning Satellite Scope and now found mainly in a shopping center as super stores such as Wal Mart and other national chains. However, if you ride through the Dog Town Community today you probably would see a mixed half-breed Blue Tick, Redbone, or Walker Dog that carries Ladies distinctive marking with a small white spot placed squarely between the eyes of their forehead, plus all her pups had a sickle shaped tail that curved over the back with the distinguishing trademark of a small patch of white fur at the tip of the tail that resembled an artist's striping brush that had been dipped into a pail of white paint. When you spot such a dog with these charteristic you will know that you have viewed a surviving descendant from the original Dog Town Pack. Even thought Lady could have some of her descendants still residing in the nearby vicinity of Dog Town it is regrettable than none of my relatives remained in this area today. All four generations of my North Carolina Jones and Best grandparents were plantation owners. They were known as families of modest wealth who were well educated for the times as they pursued many avenues of a formal training. They were respected and active citizens in their communities of Bertie, Halifax, Martin and Edgecombe Precincts that later became known as Counties. My 6th GGF Martin Dawson was living at the Isle of Wight in Colonial Virginia when his daughter, who was my 5th Great Grand Mother Elinor Dawson and his son-in-law my 5th GGF John Jones Sr were named in 5th GGF Dawson will of 1745. Later members of the Dawson and Jones Families migrated to the present Halifax section of North Carolina and settling in and around the now little town of Palmyra . This was a small river town located on the Morattock ( Roanoke ) River between Hamilton and Weldon NC . The Jones Family name was Welsh in origin. The earliest authentic Jones family record begins with my 5th GGF John Jones Sr marring Elinor Dawson in 1745 and lived in what is now Northeastern North Carolina . The Will of my 4th GGF John Jones Jr of Edgecombe County , dated 24 October 1757, probated June 1758 names four sons: Wallis Jones #167, Etheldred #158, 3rd GGF Frederick Sr #169, and John III #158. Four Daughters: Sarah Jones married Charles Jenkins; daughter #2 (name unknown) married Thomas Spell with daughter #3 marrying Peter Mitchell and 4th daughter marrying Law Thomas. Named are granddaughters Ann Richardson, the wife of Benjamin Richardson and daughter of Thomas Spell; Mary, the daughter of Charles; and Sarah Jerkins (Jenkins). Witness: Henry Horn, Simon Horn, and Josiah Horn plus his Codicil, December 17, 1757 when he makes additional bequest to his four sons. Abstract of will found on page 376 in Williams and Griffin book on Edgecombe Co wills: 1733-1856. Additional information found on page 59 of "Jones Records, Volume One; by Caloine Cunningham gives information found on the very same page under Edgecombe County while noting additional Jones marriages: On 06 Nov 1762 John Jones married Ann Spaw (probably Ann S.Pace), 20 Dec.1766 Mr John Jones married Ann Coffield. On 16 June 1788 and a John Jones married Anne Smith. Any of the above John Jones could have been John III given above. This information is part of two volumes with copies in the Carolina Room of Mecklenburg Main Public Library, Charlotte NC. Information found in the Nansemond Chomical: 1606-1800, Virginia Colony 929.3, VA 87 C889 gives the following: The true sprit of Suffolk VA was shown by "The Architecture of the Suffolk Brick Church " that was constructed with walls three bricks thick finished with compass headed windows. Hand forged wrought iron nails were used in the construction. Col William Shackleton was paid 1,000 pounds to build the Nottaway Chapel. Official records from the Nottaway Chapel stared that The Rev. John Lunan was received by the vestry of the Nottaway Chapel and paid three pounds for his services. Elisha Norfleet applied for the position of church organist. JOHN JONES was commissioned to mend the organ pipes and take out the bruises in the Communion Silver. Moses Darden was named as the Church Warden. In all probably the John Jones named above was my 5th GGF John Jones Sr that migrated to Halifax County in the Bertie Precinct because my Jones family was living at Nansemond County , Suffolk VA area during the same time that these events were taking place. Additional information regarding the Norfleet Family that involves the above Elisha Norfleet that was born in 1699 in Nansemond Co Va and died in 1753 in Chowan County NC. My 4th GGF John Jones was born in Isle of Wight in 1710 and died 1757 in Edgecombe Precinct that eventually became Halifax County in 1758. These two were probably the same persons that were associated with the Nottaway Chapel when Elisha Norfleet was named as the church organist and John Jones was mending the church organ pipes. These two gentlemen had members of their families who later ended up living only ten miles from each other beside the banks of the Roanoke River . John Jones Sr lived near Hill's Ferry at Palmyra while the Norfleet's lived upstream north at Norfleet's Ferry near Woodbourne Plantation that was one mile south of Roxobel NC. I am related to the now deceased owner of the Woodbourne homeplace: Tom "Tom Boy" Figures Norfleet. His mother was Janie Cherry from Windsor . We both share the same 5th Grandparents in Solomon Cherry #801 from Rhodes Place Crossroad in Bertie. We are half cousins as Solomon married 1st Sarah with last name unknown who was my direct side of this Cherry family. Solomon married next Sarah Eley that was Janie's ancestors. Tom Norfleet and sister Elozabeth would be my (Pete #1) one half 5th Cousin once removed with 5th GGF Solomon Cherry Sr #801 as our common ancestor. Note: The following data covers an unidentified Frederick Jones Sr who left his will in the Chowan Precinct of the Carolina Province where it was recorded April 9, 1722. Found on page 273 in North Carolina Records of Will's and information copied from the original that is filed with the Secretary of State of NC where three daughters Jane, Martha and Rebeckah and three sons William Harding, Frederick Jr and Thomas Jones were named. Frederick named his brother Thomas Jones, of Virginia, a gentleman, as one of the Executors. Frederick Jones Sr moved to Chowan Precinct while his brother was still residing in Virginia in 1722. Thomas Jones was authorized to sell his brother's Frederick Sr left behind land lying in King William Co VA and commonly called Horns Quarter. He also gives unto his loving brother: Thomas, ten pounds, sterling, to buy a suit of mourning so that he would look his best while attending the funeral of his brother. Unfortunately the above Frederick Jones Sr ancestors have not been identified. This presently unknown Frederick Jones Sr probably was the uncle of my 5th great grandfather John Jones Sr who was born 1710 in Virginia then moved to Edgecombe Precinct in Carolina Providence. My 4th and 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr and Frederick Jr could have been named for this "Frederick" Jones of Chowan Precinct that contributed a western portion towards the formation of the new Bertie Precinct. The dates and family name of Frederick fit together to substantiate this possibility, but this has not proven at this time. BEST FAMILY... Another branch of my family genealogy is that of my 5th GGF JOHN BEST Jr #147 (1705-1757) who moved to the Carolina Providence from Isle of Wight County Virginia and settled near the Palmyra Plantation at Hills Ferry in Bertie Precinct and settled near the JOHN JONES Sr family. Fifth GGF John Best Jr married my 5th GGM Martha Hill #148 the daughter of my 6th GGF Colonel Nicholas Hill #132 who was from Virginia Colony. At one time the Hill Family operated Hill's Ferry Landing that connected the stagecoach route from the Provincial Capital in New Bern to Hotel ( Woodville NC ) in Bertie Precinct where it continued to all points north to Colonial Virginia. This area of North Carolina at that time was in the Bertie Precinct that was created 1722 and in the year 1741 and was a portion that was split off from Bertie and became Edgecombe Precinct. This section was again realigned 1n 1758 when the area was made Halifax County . Present Martin County was formed when they divided and realigned the southern portion of Halifax County and absorbing a portion of the western end of Tyrrell. The Town of Palmyra is only a short distance west of the present Martin County line. The Conetoe Swamp that is in Edgecombe County adjoins the Martin county line. In 1746 the North Carolina Legislation eliminated Albemarle as the mother county and dropped the word Precinct from the existing territories within the fourteen precinct boundaries and changed them into Counties. As the Jones and Best clan migrated south from Virginia my 4th great Grandfather John Best Jr lived first on the southern bank nearby Hills Ferry on the Roanoke River in Bertie Precinct near Palmyra . My 4th GGF John Jones Sr also settled in this area that today is located in Martin County , which was just east from the Martin County line. The third generations of John Jones Jr that was now married to Elizabeth Best continued their trek southwestward and settled along the old stagecoach route that later became State Road #44 in and around the area of what today is SR 111 that leads from Tarboro to Oak City . This generation's plantation was now located twelve miles from the Roanoke River and eleven miles from the Tar River . After experiencing repeated spring floods from the Roanoke and occasionally along the Tar Rivers they decided it was time to move to higher ground. It was here that they now settled in the area known today as the "Dog Town-Conetoe-Mayo Crossroad" section of Edgecombe County . When Martin County was formed in 1774 it placed North Carolina State Senator Colonial Nathan Mayo's Plantation who lived nearby the Jones family, in that County. Many of my Jones-Best-Taylor members married several times into this Nathan Mayo family as given below. Nathan Mayo first represented Martin County in the House of Commons in 1784 and the Senate from 1786-1791. In the Revolutionary War, Nathan Mayo became successively a Captain, Major and Colonel of the Martin County Militia. He converted and was baptized shortly before he helped organized Flat Swamp Primitive Baptist Church in 1776. He was greatly esteemed by his Primitive Baptist brethren. Nathan served as the moderator of the Baptist Kehukee Association and was a member of the Conventions of 1788 and 1789 on the adoption of the Federal Constitution. (See Pascal's History of NC Baptist for additional information). Nathan spent many years as a leader in this section of Edgecombe and Martin Counties . The State Legislature was petitioned to position and survey a new county line so Colonial Nathan Mayo's Plantation would now fall within the boundaries of Edgecombe County . This was done to accommodate Martin County so that the proposed senator who lived in the same neighborhood would not oppose each other with this new alignment. In 1796-97 Col Nathan Mayo served as Senator from Edgecombe County . See Edgecombe County map dated 1905 part B for more detail of the new alignment. Many of my kinfolk married into the Mayo Family including the Knight, Lyon , Cherry and Jones, etc families. Dr.William Thomas Mayo the grandson of the Colonial married Annie Laurie Lyon who was the sister to my grandfather Louis Lunsford Lyon. Col Mayo's granddaughter Lydia Grimes married my great, great uncle Asa Jones who was brother to my 2nd great grandfather Frederick Jr plus other family inter-marriages that can be found in my Mayo genealogical records. My 4th Grandfather John Jones Sr Homeplace was first located in Edgecombe Precinct but after the re-division of the boundary between the counties it now became Martin County . When he passes away he was living on his plantation with land adjoining Ezekiel Staton and Lawrence O'Brien in Martin Co. How he disposed of his property is unknown as no will is available. However, in my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr court recorded 'will' he granted property to his sons that was formerly owned by his father who was my 4th GGF John Jones. This same area was originally Bertie Precinct, then Edgecombe Precinct, of which a portion became Halifax County and later split again to become Martin County . John Jones Jr's son and my 3rd great uncle Allen Jones married the daughter of Ezekiel Staton who was their neighbor. History books show that from 1585 until 2004 the Plantation and land once owned by my 5th Grandfather's plantation experiences the "changing of the guard" TEN different times with various governmental councils claiming domain over the area he later acquired. It is of interest to note that this homesite and plantation still remained positioned at the original location. This does not include the different Native American Indian Tribes that hunted and occupied the territory around Dog Town USA . This wilderness eventually was taken from them when the English and Europeans arrived. Each additional controlling factor will be outlined below. In 1585 Elizabeth of England claimed the area for the Crown and named this new world, known today, as the eastern part of the United States and called it "Virginia" in honor of the reigning virgin Queen. The now " Dog Town " area was included as a part of England 's Virginia Territory that later was called the Virginia Colony. The English Crown had taken little interest in the Virginia territory during this time in early American history due to their wars at home with France and Spain that occupied much of their time. In 1606 the Crown awarded a Patent to the Virginia Company of London authorizing this group of merchants and other shareholders the right to settle and colonizing the area between the 34th and 38th degree latitude. Once again, we have another organization taking control over the territory when the Virginia Company authorized the creation of the House of Burgess in 1619. This body of government also included the area that eventually became North Carolina and you guessed right, because this territory also included " Dear Ole Dog Town USA ". Due to an encounter with bad weather the ships "Susan Constant", "God Speed" and "Discovery" probably would not have deviated from their original destination of the Roanoke coastal area, where they had originally planned to land on the shores of the Albemarle Sound or along the banks of the Roanoke River, rather than the James River . In 1624 King James ruled all the territory from Pennsylvania to Cape Fear North Carolina and all lands indefinitely westward would now become a Royal Colony and under the control of the Crown and would now be ruled by the English Courts and were now officially under the Church of England. Dog Town again was caught up in this "CHANGING OF THE GUARD". In 1629, King Charles the 1st again altered the previous ruling that had been decreed by King James and granted Sir Robert Heath, the southern portion of the Virginia's starting near the present North Carolina boarder and all the area to the south and westward to the un-known Pacific Ocean. This region was named the Carolina Providence or as some referred to it as the " Land of Charles ". The property later owned by my 4th GGF John Jones Sr was located eleven miles east of " Dog Town " and was now a part of this Carolina Providence. When King Charles 2nd became in power he reclaimed all of the Carolina Providence and re-granted it to eight of his Royal Nobles naming them Lord Proprietors over the area. They now were the ruling party in control of the Dog Town area. The new owners authorized the formation of Albemarle County in the northeastern Roanoke section of the Carolina Providence. This became the first land area to be officially surveyed within the new world. The original territory was planned to be forty mile square. Around 1681 Albemarle County expanded slightly beyond the 40 square limits when the Noblemen created three Precincts within the boundaries of this area. Carteret Precinct was positioned in the far eastern portion and was later renamed Pasquotank, Berkeley the central Precinct later became Perquimans and Shaftesbury in the western section became Chowan. By 1696, Albemarle County extended the boundaries westward and expanded Albemarle County when thy created a fourth Precincts. At this time there were no true established boundaries between the Virginia Colony and the Providence of Carolina. With disagreement between the Virginia Colony and Carolina Providence as too whom they must pay revenue, the King of England demanded in 1728 that each side appoint four surveyors too run the official line between the two grumbling parties. The Virginia Colony at this time claimed some of the Roanoke Area to the south of the present VA & NC line. Reasons for this dispute was caused by the physical obstacles that the great Dismal Swamp presented as it covered a large portion of the area and almost impossible to establish a true boundary. Many persons had disappeared into the Dismal and never returned. Also within the surveyed boundaries of Albemarle County were three main rivers running southeast from the Virginia Colony into the Albemarle Sound and formed peninsulas joining at the north with Virginia . People that lived in this area always consider that they lived in the Roanoke area of the Virginia Colony. Many relatives, friends, official business and court records and legal transactions, required supplies, Indian protection, and etc came from the Virginia Colony. After the survey it was discovered that they were now a part of the Province of Carolina . In 1712 the Carolina Providence again changed the channels of command after the King of England declared it was now a British Colony after he appointed a Governor over the Providence . Thus, the " Dog Town " area once again became directly under the English Crown's control. In 1722 Albemarle County was expanded with the formation of the Bertie Precinct. This new Precinct was created from unexplored territory to the west and utilizing a portion of the western territory of Chowan Precinct . We now have five Precincts affiliated within Albemarle County . " Dog Town " was now located within this newly formed Bertie Precinct. In 1741 they divided Bertie and formed Edgecombe Precinct to the west went " Dog Town " that was now a part of this newly re-named area. I guess this is where the old expression "Gone to The Dogs" originated as Dog Town was continually bounced about as it became affiliated with one-after-another governmental controlling bodies. By the year 1747 Albemarle County was dissolved when they eliminate Precinct and re-named them as Counties: (1). Bertie, (2). Beauford, (3). Bladen, (4). Carteret , (5). Chowan, (6). Craven, (7). Currituck, (8). Edgecombe, (9). Hyde, (10). New Hanover , (11). Onslow, (12). Pasquotank, (13). Perquimans, (14). Tyrrell, (15). Northampton formed in 1741 from Bertie, (16). Johnston formed 1746 from Craven and (17). Granville formed 1746 from Edgecombe. By the year 1791 fifteen North Carolina counties had been created within the original Bertie Precinct in part or in full with the state of North Carolina now composed of a total of 55 Counties. The original Bertie Precinct started near Gatesville in Gates County and bordered the Colony of Virginia westward to the present Caswell County . It was now one of the five Precincts that made up Albemarle County in the Carolina Providence. Bertie Precinct was formed in the year 1722 from the western part of Chowan first called Shaftesbury Precinct. Next Tyrrell Precinct was created in 1729 from a portion of Bertie and Chowan. In 1670 Currituck Precinct was formed when they sub-divided Carteret Precinct and Pasquotank Precincts. With this information on the sub-divisions of Precincts it will be a help to researchers when seek out family data at the correct County Courthouse . Note: A map of Eastern NC in 1722 outlines the boundaries of the five precincts of Albemarle County , Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan and Bertie with all positioned next to Virginia Colony. Due south was positioned the four precincts of Bath County named Hyde, Beauford, Carteret and Craven. The Carolina Province was divided through the middle from east to west showing the two Counties of Albemarle in the north adjoined the Virginia Colony and Bath County to the south adjoining the current State Of South Carolina . No major changes were made within these two Counties until the formation of Therill "Tyrrell" in 1729 and Edgecombe Precincts in 1732, which were within the Albemarle County area. New Hanover (1729), Baden (1734) & Onslow Precincts (1734) were later added to the Bath County District. This information obtained from NC Genealogical Reference; page 180-182 Map # 5 and #6. Bath County was formed in 1696 and adjoined Albemarle County due south. Bath County made up the southern area of Eastern NC embracing the following precincts: Wickam with named changed to Hyde, Pamptecough changed to Beaufort & Archdale renamed Craven. All three of the above precincts were formed in 1705 and made up Bath County . Each of these southern Precincts was renamed in 1712 when the North Carolina region became a separate English Colony. Frederick's grandfathers (my 5th GGF) John Jones Sr and (4th GGF) John Jr plus his father (3rd GGF) Frederick Jones Sr were all plantation owners. Frederick Jones Sr was my 3rd Great grandfather who was a member of the Sons of Liberty, that was organized July 5,1770. This was a very Patriotic Organization that did much to spur the Revolutionary Spirit. He was a member and a promoter of the Revolutionary Convention held in New Bern NC , Aug.25, 1774. A Member of the Provincial Council on Safety and served as High Sheriff of Edgecombe County. He was buried on his Jones Plantation just off of SR #111 that was a part of an original Jones Land grant, five miles east of Tarboro. Data Found in Will BK D p334 Edgecombe County of which I have a file copy. 3rd GGF Frederick Sr served as a Patriot in Sharps Co.1781-Aug 5,1882 as found in Revolutionary War pay records. His home place later became known as the Ben Mayo Place after his granddaughter had inherited the house and married into the Mayo family. Details will be given later. 1775 George Washington was made Commander-In-Chief of the new Continental Army. July 4th 1776 Congress adapted the Declaration of Independence and on November 15, 1777 The Continental Congress adapted The Articles of Confederation that required nine States to ratify it, thus creating the United States of America . October 30, 1781 Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown bringing to an end hostilities and the closure of the Revolutionary War. The final treaty was signed 1783 in Paris . June 9th 1788 New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution that decreed that all former English Colony States were now solvent and independent. 1789 North Carolina ratified the Constitution and was the 12th State to join the Union . George Washington was elected as the first President on April 30th 1889 to become our Commander-In- Chief. In 1790 Rhode Island signed-up to round out the last of the thirteen states. From that time forward " Dog Town " was under the umbrella of our new nation. Dog Town could now fly with pride the thirteen stars and stripes having gained independence from the Crown and could look forward to Federal protection and paying taxes to BIG BROTHER. For all you history buffs.... Who was the first President? I'm sure that George Washington was your best guess. After all, no one else comes to mind. But think back to your history books - The United States declared its independence in 1776, yet Washington did not take office until April 30, 1789. So who was running the country as our president during these initial years of this young country? It was the first eight U. S. Presidents. In fact, the first President of the United States was one John Hanson. I can hear you now - John who? John Hanson, the first President of the United States . Don't go checking the encyclopedia for this guy's name - he is one of those great men that are lost to history. If you're extremely lucky, you may actually find a brief mention of his name. The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781 with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia and New York ceded their western lands ( Maryland was afraid that these states would gain too much power in the new government from such large amounts of land). Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen unanimously by Congress (which included George Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates refused to run against him, as he was a major player in the revolution and an extremely influential member of Congress. As the first President, Hanson had quite the shoes to be filled. No one had ever been President and the role was poorly defined. His actions in office would set precedent for all future Presidents. He took office just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost immediately, the troops demanded to be paid. As would be expected after any long war, there were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result, the soldiers threatened to overthrow the new government and put Washington on the throne as a monarch. All the members of Congress ran for their lives, leaving Hanson as the only guy left running the government. He somehow managed to calm the troops down and hold the country together. If he had failed, the government would have fallen almost immediately and everyone would have been bowing to King Washington. Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops off American soil, as well as the removal of all foreign flags. This was quite the feat, considering the fact that so many European countries had a stake in the < SPAN style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> United States since the days following Columbus . Hanson established the Great Seal of the United States , which all Presidents have since been required to use on all official documents. President Hanson also established the first Treasury Department, the first Secretary of War, and the first Foreign Affairs Department. Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday of every November was to be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today. The Articles of Confederation only allowed a President to serve a one year term during any three year period, so Hanson actually accomplished quite a bit in such little time. Seven other presidents were elected after him - Elias Boudinot (1782-83), Thomas Mifflin (1783-84), Richard Henry Lee (1784-85), John Hancock (1785-86), Nathan Gorman (1786-87), Arthur St. Clair (1787-88), and Cyrus Griffin (1788-89) - All prior to Washington taking office: So what happened? Why do we not hear about the first eight presidents? It's quite simple - The Articles of Confederation didn't work well. The individual states had too much power and nothing could be agreed upon. A new doctrine needed to be written - something we know as the Constitution. And that leads us to the end of our story. George Washington was definitely not the first President of the United States . He was the first President of the United States under the Constitution we follow today. And the first eight Presidents are forgotten in history. In 1827 my 2nd GGF Frederick Jr added to his inherited land, which he received from his father in 1808 after purchasing a small track of land from Silas Wilkinson. This property along with other acquisitions later became a part of my 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr Plantation. The Jones, Best and Dozier families were known as prosperous and respected citizen. All married well into old-line Edgecombe-Martin County families such as Revolutionary soldier and legislator Colonial Nathan Mayo who is named above and served with the Martin County State Militia, Colonial Arthur Staton, Lieutenant and 3rd GGF John Best, Rev War Vets John Williams Pippen and son Ensign Joseph Pippen whose family were neighbors and married the great aunt of Sally Rhodes Cherry the wife of Frederick Jones Jr, 2nd GGF Major Lunsford Cherry, Cousin Captain Robert Jeffries, Captain John Lanier, 2nd GGU Captain Paul Jones the former Editor of "The Southerner", Town Mayor of Tarboro, N.C.State Senator and Captain of Edgecombe Home Guard for many years while taking part in numerous public activities, Thomas Grimes Rev War Vet 1774-1783 son of William Grimes and Tabitha Mayo, William owned over 5000 Acres in 1797 when he died in Edgecombe Co. and John "Joshua" Knight who married Lucretia Ann Cherry. Their daughter's portrait of Lucretia Cherry Knight the wife of Ensign Joseph Pippen now hangs in the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier House. They had a grandson Lewis Knight that served with the NC Troops during the Revolutionary War. Captain Solomon Cherry Jr was my 4th great uncle who served in the Rev War, Captain Irving Jenkins the husband of Elizabeth Cherry my 4th Great Aunt served in the War of 1812. All of these relatives served honorable in the military and as public servants. There were many of my relatives who served in the Spanish American War and the Civil War. Not with holding those that served in World War I and II and other conflicts. When it came time to answer the call out families were always there in uniform to serve. 2nd GGF Frederick Jr relatives included noted doctors such as his son Dr Wesley Jones who graduated from UNC and was the 1st President of the NC State Medical Board, Frederick Jr grandson Dr Jessie Knight Dozier DPM graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill and practiced in Pasadena CA and left his fortune to UNC Chapel Hill, Dr William Richmond Dozier brother of his son-in-law James Henry Dozier, Dr Philip W Flagg the husband of his granddaughter Martha Dozier, his grandson Dr Claude Melnott Jones, Dr William Thomas Mayo who married my great aunt Annie Laurie Lyon the sister-in-law of 2nd GGF Frederick Jr's granddaughter Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon who was my (Pete) grandmother, grandson Dr Westley Albert Jones and cousin Dr John Watson Sherrod, cousin Dr Newson Pittman son of 2nd GGU Redding Pittman and wife Martha Bryan, Dr C D Sattler son of Dempsey Pittman that married my 2nd Great Aunt Mary T Lyon who was the sister to my 2nd GGF Thomas Lyon, plus others. There was 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr son-in-law the Reverent David House a noted Primitive Baptist minister and there was the renowned Elder Joshua Lawrence of Tarboro who was the son of John Lawrence a Revolutionary War Veteran that married Abby Bell (married as her second husband Jesse Staton). Elder Lawrence married Mary Knight the great aunt of Sally Rhodes Cherry the wife of 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr. Mary was the daughter of John Joshua Knight and Lucretia Cherry. The Elder was considered one of the greatest men of his day. Joshua was called the father of the Primitive Baptist Church and a firm friend of equality and the rights of man. He was recognized as a motivator, shaker and the mover of men. In 1841 he was offered $10,000 for his sermons so that they could be published. 2nd GGF Frederick Jr daughter Amanda Malvina Jones taught school for years at the Columbia Academy that was started by her father 2nd GGF Frederick Jr and his brothers. Granddaughter Martha Sarah Dozier Flagg for whom my mother Martha Helen Lyon Austin was named managed the business office at Greensboro College for Women and was a lifetime devoted alumna. She, Martha Dozier Flagg, also served as Secretary of the North Carolina Sunday school Assoc, and also The Superintendent of Religious Education in Guilford County . 2nd GGF Frederick Jr grandson Colonial William Albert Jones Jr served in CSA Militia, 1st Regiment 1861-1865 and was the very first student to enroll and attend the opening of the new Land Grant School called North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanics College in Raleigh that was re-named North Carolina State College and later University from which I (Pete Austin #1) graduated with a BS 1949 and MS in 1950 from the School of Education. 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr married Sally Rhodes Cherry in 1819 that was the daughter of Aaron Cherry and Elizabeth Knight and a sister to Lucretia Cherry Knight. Sally's siblings were Lewis Knight Cherry and Major Lunsford Rhodes Cherry who married 1st Emily Harry Pittman the granddaughter of Elishia Pittman. Brothers and sisters of 2nd GGF Frederick Jr were Ricky Jones who married Louise Hemps, Elizabeth that married Bennett H. Bell from Halifax Co, Temperance that never married, Asa married Lydia Grimes the daughter of William Grimes and his wife Tabitha Mayo and Allen Jones married his next door neighbor Tobitha Staton in 1811 that was the daughter of Ezekiel Staton and Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Ezekiel was brother to Jesse and Colonial Arthur Staton who lived in the same neighborhood. My 2nd great uncle Asa Jones received from his father in his will a tract of land, being the place whereon my father lived beginning on Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence east-wardly to the mouth of the old Pasture Branch, thence up said branch to the head of said branch, thence east to Arthur Staton's line, thence along Staton line southwardly to the road, westwardly to a brick kiln, thence my wife's line to Lawrence O'Brien's line, thence along said O'Brien's line back to the first Station. Asa Jones #154 was the son of 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr #152 a Revolutionary War soldier. 2nd GGF Frederick's mother was Betsey Best the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier Lieutenant John Best Jr who was my 3rd GGF. After his 1st wife Lydia Grimes died Asa married as his second wife a widow Mrs Atkinson who had a son from her previous marriage. Family information stated that this was not a happy marriage so Asa packed-up his personal belongings with his four youngest children, Ashley, Talitha, Menisa and Martha Jones and placed them into a covered wagon and moved to Mississippi where these children were reared, married and had descendants. My 2nd great uncle Asa Jones had purchased the Hills Ferry tract in Palmyra from John H. Dawson as found in Martin Co deed Volume N Pg.152 dated 1840. The property joined the lands of John N Hyman on two sides and the Jesse H Dawson property, which adjoined the Roanoke River , containing 400 acres costing the sum of $2,500. After Asa's decision to depart the country and leave behind his second wife, on 11-28-1840 he deeded this land to his Son-in-law Ebenezer Hyman the husband of his daughter Temperance Jones for $2,000 and describes it as a tract of land in Martin Co and now known as Palmyra Plantation, containing 804 acres. This parcel of land known by name of "Palmyra", near Joab Cotton's corner thence to a sweet gum (tree) in Coneho branch and running to the John L Hyman's corner. John H. Dawson previously bought this tract of land from the son and heir of Colonel Whitmel Hill called " Palmyra ". The Hill family members were first buried in the old Hill Graveyard at Palmyra Plantation and later moved to the Old Trinity Cemetery, Scotland Neck, NC. One of Asa's children's descendants that went with him to Mississippi was my first cousin fourth removed, Alta Kelly Clark who was the Widow of Dr. Clifton Powers Clark of Washington, DC. Alta was Asa's great granddaughter who was born in Kosciusko , Mississippi and became a member of the DAR with registration numbers 150540 and 95123 through 4th GGF Lt John Best and 3rd GGF Pvt Frederick Jones Sr. 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr also inherited from his father Frederick Sr land in Palmyra on the Roanoke River some 12 mile north that was granted to him from his father 4th GGF John Jones Jr as an heir through his grandfather John Jones Sr. After Frederick Sr died in 1808 his son Frederick Jr received a portion of his father's land along Bally Hack Swamp. Frederick Jr added to his possession in 1830 with property he purchased from Silas Wilkinson being land in Conetoe pocosin adjoining his current property that was inherited from his father's estate. Frederick later purchased additional land from Silas Wilkinson as given below. The currently named Ben Mayo House is located almost due north and is about two miles away from the Wilkinson-Jones Dozier House that his son Frederick Jr later purchased. This plantation was the property of my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr. This house was later remodeled with additions rooms added after a fire destroyed a part of the structure. The current house now stands up an avenue of tall oak trees lining both sides of a paved entrance and faces NC #111 that was formerly SR #44. Hurricane Hugo played hectic with the grove of oaks when it passed through and felled many of them and/or causing extensive limb and foliage damage. This structure is a two-story weatherboard building with an extended front stoop and a shed roof porch that extends across the entire front of the house. This was originally the homeplace of Frederick Jones Sr my 3rd Great Grandfather who was a Revolutionary War Veteran and his wife Elizabeth Best the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier Lieutenant John Best III and wife Betsy. Frederick 's Sr oldest son Allen Jones inherited his father's Homeplace and thus his daughter Evelina Staton Jones later became heir of the property. Evelina married Benjamin Coakley Mayo. From that day forward he called it the Ben Mayo Place . Cousin Lilly Mayo Jones McBride related this story "When Ben Mayo moved into his wife's house he order the remaining Jones members that still lived there to vacate the premises" See Evelina Staton Jones #920 for more information on the Frederick Jones Sr Homeplace and the heirs thereafter. Only five of the Jones and Mayo gravesites still remain with only the slabs to identify their graves. They are located on the left side beside SR 111 and surrounded within a gated fence made of a net work of one-half inch round wrought iron material positioned about eight inches apart. All of the former Jones and Mayo family members that were once buried here have now been moved to a cemetery in Tarboro. The Ensign Joseph Pippen family was the next-door neighbor of my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones and lived at the intersection of SR 111 that leads to Mayo Crossroad that is less than two mile southeast. The Pippen Cemetery was reported in some of my records as the Pittman-Hyman Cemetery and is located at the left rear of the lot that adjoins and is next to the state road that leads to Mayo Crossroad. Several tall and handsomely engraved headstones are placed within the fenced in site. One of the largest stones was that of Joseph John Pippen who inherited the place from father Ensign Joseph and his wife Lucretia Cherry Knight Pippen who was my 3rd great, great aunt plus Lucretia also was my 4th cousin 4th removed by way of Knight and Cherry ancestors respectively. Others buried in the graveyard are John Williams Pippen the father of Joseph John who originally left the property to son Joseph, plus Joseph's sons Cullen Addison Pippen and Favius Addison Pippen. Both died from wounds received in Civil War. All seven sons of Joseph John Pippen served in the Confederate Army with sons Spencer Pippen and Nathan Knight Pippen having being seriously wounded. Joseph John Pippen and Talitha Mayo Pippen had 13 children and 28 grandchildren who were all my cousins. On a Sunday it would take six buggies to transport all family members to church. Some of his kids would also be double cousins because they married into the families of other relatives of my immediate relatives. A son Joseph Henry Pippen married his nearby neighbor Sarah Elizabeth Cherry the daughter of my 2nd GGF Major Lunsford Rhodes Cherry the brother-in-law of my 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr. Son Nathan Knight Pippen married Caroline Cecey Hyman the daughter of Ebenizer Hyman who married Temperance Jones the granddaughter of my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones Sr. See Pippen and Cherry genealogy for more history on these families. MORE ABOUT THE WILKINSON FAMILY! Silas's brother Joshua Wilkinson Jr inherited from his father in 1819 the property as found in his will that later became known as the Worsley-Burnett Place . The property adjoined that of his late father that left land and plantation to his younger brother Silas Wilkinson locate less than one-half mile south. Joshua Jr's property was next purchased in 1828 by Nancy Wiggins the 1st wife of Nathan Mayo Worsley who later bought an additional 450 acres to add to Nancy 's 200 acres. Earl L Robertson, a descendant of Littleberry Worsley wife Harriet Crisp with daughter Annie who married John Allen Worsley, Their son John A Roberson married Nora Viola Harris with their son John Edward Roberson the father of Earl L Roberson the current owner of The Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier house. In 2003 Earl acted as Executive for Archie R Burnett when he sold 2/3 of the estate to Edward Earl and Noreen Dail, who have now restored the Burnette-Worsley house beautifully and are now reside there. For years Edward Earl was overseer for Archie Burnett Farmland. This farmhouse is located a couple of hundred yards northwest of the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Homeplace and approximately half way from Dog Town intersection. On occasions I went with my grandmother to visit the Archie Burnette Sr family who occupied the Worsley-Burnett home at that time. They would spend many precious moments together while laughing aloud, rocking back and forth and clapping their hands together during enjoyable moments as they exchanging fond memories of the past. It was Grandma's greatest joy "To Call" on her family and friends whenever she returned back to the home community of her birth. If only I had at that time a digital camera and a recorder to preserve these important visits with her dear friends and family member on these special and wonderful occasions. When gasoline became available after WW II and rationing was lifted I would during my summer break from college drive grandmother "Katie" over the river from Kelford to the Dog Town, Fishing Creek, Tarboro area so that she could visit her relatives and old friends. She could never thank me enough for the trips that allowed her to venture back in time as she once again recalled her youth and now her senior years once more. 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr #126 bought from Silas Wilkinson in 1827 a small track of land "in Conetoe Pocosin" that was located in the Wildcat/Dog Town Section of Edgecombe Co. In the year 1830 Silas Wilkinson sold to Frederick Jones Jr 205 1/2 acres on Bally Hack Swamp , and in 1836 before departing the county he sold to Frederick Jr for the sum of $10,000 his remaining estate of 1,300 acres in Edgecombe County that also included the "substantial farmhouse". It was reported that all of the property was "put-up" for sale due to the debt owed by the Wilkinson families. The Frederick Jones Jr Plantation later composed of approximately 3,000 acres of cleared and timber land that included the land of Paul Jones, Catherine Emily Jones that married James Henry Dozier, William Albert Jones the husband of Virginia Knight Staton and Dr William Albert Jones who was the first President of The North Carolina Medical Board that married Eugena Helen Jefferys the sister of Captain Robert Jeffries of Franklin County. 2nd GGF Frederick Jr's Sister Sally Caroline Jones married 1st Benoni M Wilkinson. This was the very first legal devoices recorded in NC and was the results of an alcohol problem. Sally next married The Reverent David House a noted Primitive Baptist Preacher. 2nd GGF Frederick's sister Amanda Malivina Jones never married. She was a lifetime schoolteacher who died at 64 years of age. Listed below is additional information on the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Homeplace regarding the present manor house that fortunately still remains practically in it original state. It is assumed that it was built sometime between 1815 and 1826. Information, regarding the Wilkinson family history, can be found under Joshua Wilkinson, who was the father of Silas and Joshua Jr, and outlines the proposed date and construction of this handsome farmhouse. The house is now on the National Register of Historical Place and is recorded as the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Home. Earl Roberson purchased the house with approximately two acres of land in 1974 from my (Pete #1) 1st cousins once-removed Catharine Dozier. Around 850 acres of the original plantation remained for a few years in hands of Catharine and Margaret heirs after their death. The last of the Jones-Dozier property was sold c2001 under sealed bids by their children. In recent years Earl Roberson has now relocated to the south of the homeplace another vintage and attractive farmhouse next to the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier house. He and his cousin have completely restored the now handsome structure. Somewhere within my file of data I have more details on the house and the prior owner but it has been misplaced at the present time. It will be added later or maybe I can persuade Mr Roberson to share the information with me again. Frederick Jr. was my (Pete #1) 2nd great grandfather and was the son of a Revolutionary Soldier of the same name. Frederick Jr, with the help of his two brothers, was the incorporator of the Columbia Academy , a notable local private school. 2nd GGF Frederick Jr willed to his daughter Catharine Emily Jones Dozier my great grandmother the Wilkinson-Jones home place and a portion of the land. Other children got land, slaves etc. Frederick Jones Jr. bought a portion of the property from Silas Wilkinson who received much of it from his father Joshua Wilkinson. The present dwelling probably was under construction or practically new when Joshua Sr died in 1819. My Grandmother Catherine Drake Dozier states in her manuscript about "Memories of Edgecombe County" that the prior owners failed at business so they sold out and moved to Mississippi . This section where the property was located is in the Conetoe Community of Edgecombe County NC . National Register of Historic Places listed the location as East side of S.R. 1526, 0.8 miles south of S.R. 1524. The recently completed construction of US 64 Bypass Highway lies a quarter of a mile to the south of the present Plantation House. SR 1526 now passes over US 64 that was the roads towards the town of Conetoe . To get to the property from the west you must exit off US 64 at Chicapins interchange three miles east of Tarboro at the Mildred overpass and take a left going north on S.R.1524 about one mile before turning right at the Dog Town sign onto Burnett Farm Road SR 1526 where the two roads intersect. Mayo Crossroad is north-northeast approximately three mile away. The town of Conetoe lies to the south and is about the same distance away. Information found in Watson's Book, "Edgecombe County Kinfolk" on page 15, DB 18-125, enters my 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr and listed him as the son-in-law of Aaron Cherry (#132) who married daughter Sally Rhodes Cherry, dated February 1824. The Jones/Cherry Bible confirms this data. Listed below is the research data compiled by John Baxton Flowers III, who gave the architectural description of the building and Catherine W Cockshutt who supervised the survey and produced the written report on the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier house. "The structure is a traditional Federal farmhouse that is an excellent example of the sophisticated vernacular representative of late federal architecture that flourished in eastern North Carolina in the late nineteenth century. The two story plus attic dormitory sleeping area was a frame plantation house, of simple traditional form, is distinguished by a handsome double portico and unusually elaborate Arabesque interior woodwork. The structure stands high off the ground on piers of brick." However, it must be noted that the exterior foundation was later completely enclosed from the elements in the 1930s. "The main block of the building is three bays wide and two deep with an exterior chimney at each end constructed of brick lay in Flemish bond, with single smooth shoulders. The windows, which contain nine-over-nine sash on the main level and nine-over six at the second floor level are framed by molded architraves and very handsome molded sills." "The original section is covered with molded weatherboards. The facades terminate in a rather deep molded cornice with a narrow course of diagonally aligned dentils resembling a stylized cable; the cornice returns slightly into a gable ends. Corner posts are treated with pilasters." "Dominating the front façade is a tall, rather delicate double portico, with attenuated columns resting on well-modeled bases and terminating with a necking. These carry a simplified entablature at each level and are connected by a light balustrade consisting of a molded rail above an airy latticework of simple Chinese Chippendale design. A tympanum features a molded lunette with keystone, now filled in with siding. The cornice outlining the pediment is quite elaborate, featuring heavy moldings, a narrow band of the diagonal dentils, and handsome undercut modillions." "The first story entrance sheltered by the porch is a single door flanked by fluted pilasters, which carry a molded cornice with vertical gouge work; the cornice extends across the lintel and breaks out to serve pilaster caps. From these caps springs a molded arch with heavy band of cable molding, framing a fanlight with delicate tracery. The wall area sheltered by the porch is flush-sheathed. The second-level entrance has a simple molded frame." "It appears that the house consisted of a two-story front block and rear shed extension. The south part of the shed extension survives, including a double-shoulder brick chimney, its second shoulder rising above the roofline. To the rear of the south chimney of the main block is a small pediment projection, now enclosed; it was once, a secondary porch. At the rear of the house and at the north side, there is an assortment of later one-and two story additions of considerable size but not immediately visible from the front of the house." "Although the plans of the interior and the stair have been altered somewhat most of the original fabric still remains intact. Evidently the front section originally followed a double entertaining room plan with two rear-shed rooms flanking a central shed porch. Now there is a center-hall floor plan with the Victorian era stair rising in the area between the shed rooms. Consistently used are handsome flat-paneled wainscots with well-molded baseboards, and doors with eight panels raided on molded fillets. Also consistent is the use of full-blown Federal mantels and other ornament, featuring an earth of variously used reeding." "The North room, originally the Largest, is the most elaborately finished. It features a richly reeded three-part mantel. The paired, engaged, turned colonnettes are spiral-reeded, the members of each pair having the spiral turning in opposite direction. These carry an architrave of vertical reeding, above which is three-part frieze. The end blocks and center tablet are outlined with a cable molding and feature three-dimension sun bursts. The intermediate areas of the frieze and also outlined by the cable and are filled with reeding in a horizontal chevron pattern. Above this, the molded cornice rises above a band of reeding arrangement in diagonal blocks. In this room, the chair rail features blocks of vertical reeding, and the walls are plastered above, terminating in a cornice of undercut modillions." "The south room has a slightly simpler finish, with a standard flat-paneled wainscot. The mantel, however, is quit ornate. Pairs of vertically reeded pilasters flank the opening; between the members of each pair is reeded in a vertical chevron pattern. The frieze follows the same pattern and ornament as that in the opposite room, except that it lacks the cable molding and the end blocks have vertical fluting and the center tablet features a handsome fan motif. The mantels in the rear shed rooms are much smaller, but similar proportions and feature the same densely applied reeded ornament. The second-floor finish is similar to that of the first, with flat paneled wainscots having the chair rail serve as windowsills. The Mantels feature various combinations of reeding and paneling of pilasters and frieze." "A narrow stairway leads from the second level to a plus attic space that served as a dormitory living area for sleeping quarters for family members. The space area extended from end-to-end of the house with an "A" hip ceiling that allowed for an enclosed storage space along the front and rear gables. Grooved ceiling boards encased the entire ceiling area that had dropped ceiling beams across the center of the room to accommodate a seven feet clearance space between the ceiling and planked flooring. There were several access doors that allowed the entrance to four-foot wide storage crawl space located along each side at both the front and rear side of the building." THE PLANTATION FARMLAND My Grandmother Kate Dozier wrote "For many years the swampy and low lying bottomland stayed flooded with water during the rainy season. A portion of the time a green scum accumulated on the top of this standing water, so many people suffered with malaria and had to take quinine in large quantities to protect them from the fever. Eventually small canals crisscrossed the farm land and discharged into a larger canals such as Crisp Creek on the Taylor Plantation were dug to drain the swamps into the larger Conetoe swamp the flows into the Tar River located about 10 miles south that dumps in the Pamlico River near Washington NC. The land is very fertile. The bottomland is especially so, being known for making good corn. The soil is very black and rich in this area. The slaves were used to dig the ditches, felled the trees and grub out the stumps. Think how hard they worked for some owners for so little. Usually they lived in a shanty with only the plainest of food to eat at mealtime. Grandmother "Kate" Dozier stated that her father took care of his slaves much better that many other owners and that they seldom or ever ran away from their home there on the Plantation . Many of the slaves had their own individual house located next to land that they were given the responsible to tend. They slopped their own hogs, raised their own chickens and grew their own individual garden patch of collars, beans, etc. However, all the mules were kept at the "Big House" in a large common stable and coral that was located several hundred feet behind the main house next to the cotton gin. Each workday the male slaves would go to the main livestock barn to hitch-up their mule(s) and plow the section that they were responsible to look after. It they did a good job they received a special rewarded for their efforts. Many plantation owners had the entire slave quarters clustered together near the main plantation house to help control family and other domestic problems that occasionally took place time to time. With the most dependable slave quarters were displaced individually throughout the plantation landscape helping to eliminate some of these Saturday night conflicts, cuttings and sometime a killings. An extra good male slave was usually equal in value to about one hundred acres of land. My Grandmother stated that her grandparents were good to their slaves, and after the slaves where freed at the conclusion of the Civil War many remained there and continued to live at the plantation. Some never did live at any other place especially Joe and Starling who were playmates of Uncle Dr. J W Jones. Joe and Starling later adopted the Jones name, as did many others of their former slaves". My old Jones Family Bible carefully listed all the birth and deaths of each slave by their first name. Each birth and death of a family member was entered into the bible on the date of occurrence for future records. I have a copy of these pages in my family files. Example: Lilly the daughter of Sam and Bess was born Apr 6 1854. "One night these three little boys were missing. A fox horn was blown on the back steps of the main house. All the colored men came running to the back yard to learn what grandmother needed (Grandpa died when Wesley was small). She told them that the little boys had not come home, and it was dusky and night was very near at hand. The men assured her not to worry "Miss Emily" that they would find them. They went off in-groups of two or three, searching everywhere. Later someone found them at the edge of the woods near Devils Ferry in a pen they had made from pine limbs. They had made a little house and put leaves and straw inside and had gone inside and gone to sleep, Westley between Joe and Starling. The men brought them back on their backs. They had fashioned lightwood torches to light the way, as this was the only form of light they had in those days to see how to go from place to place unless the moon was shining. They used about three strips of lightwood held together to make a torch. They used these torches to go around the neighborhood or for hunting possums and coon at night. Game was plentiful in those times." "Grandmother's brother, my great uncle, Frederick Jones Dozier grew up to be an expert hunter and good dog trainer. However, sometime many of the partridges were caught in a crossed stick homemade pen made from small tree limbs cut to shorter lengths as they decreased towards the tip. An underground tunnel was dug out along the edge of a hillside that led to the middle of a pen. Next a plank or piece of tin roofing was placed over the tunnel where grains of corn were placed along the way so that the partridge would feed up into the center of the pen. Once inside the pen they failed to fine the route to escape and they would spend their time walking around the outer edge inside the cage not knowing they needed to go back to the center. Once you have attracted one quail into the pen it in turn would call for the others to come join him. Usually you would capture the entire cover once they started to enter the trap. The quail were removed and then kept in a wire box until they were to be eaten. When the boys took to shooting them with their new style scatterguns it was nothing unusual to bring in twenty-five, thirty or forty at one time. All the family was called into service to pick the feathers off. It was quite a job. To skin a bird was to spoil it. They felt re-paid when they sat down to a platter of Quail. Cooked just as you would roast chicken. Spread out in a pan, first salted and then dredged with flour and a lump of butter put on top of each one. They were placed in the bottom of the stove's oven and there they were slowly cooked. Occasionally being basted with the juicy, buttery gravy until they turned a nice golden brown and ooh how delicious they were. She stated that in those days the stock roamed at large in the woods and fields. They had plenty of butter and plenty of hogs every winter, and occasionally a beef. Her father corned a beef every winter. She never had seen such wonderful dishes as her mother made of corned beef. Her father was a fine gardener, and they had vegetable and fruit that were always in abundance. She always had a strawberry patch. Got awful tired peeling apples to dry and cutting peaches to dry and pickle in brandy. They were so good in winter, as well as being healthy. These were live at home days, happy and busy ones. Grandma had a herd of cows, too. Also Uncle Albert Jones had a herd of cows. Her father kept bees and took honey. So did grandma. They put it in big earthenware crocks and they had honey the year around. Homemade light bread spread thick with yellow butter with fresh bee honey and a glass of rich milk was so very good any day of the year." My Grandmother Kate Dozier Lyon spent many years of her life living with her daughter Martha Helen Lyon Austin in Kelford after the death of her husband Lewis Lunsford Lyon who died in 1926. I was only ("Pete" #1) one year of age when grand paw passed away. I had a choice with which I could sleep with, either in the bed with my brother Irving, or with my grandmother Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon. Needless to say I spent many enjoyable hours snuggled in her feather bed listing to the stories she would tell me about her past. During the cold days of winter she would place a brick on top of the circulator so that I would have a warm wrapped item to place at my feet when I crawled into bed. Grand Mama was a very interesting spender of tales and also a great historian concerning family and her relatives. When she repeated the fairy tale about Pete Rabbit, Bro Fox and the Tar Baby you could almost smell the aroma of the smelly hot tar while I would suggest ways that Peter could make his needed escape. But together, we would always find a way for Peter to gain his freedom and afterwards disappear in the briar patch only too return in Mrs Wiggins cabbage patch at a later date. My Grandmother Kate Dozier Lyon did us the greatest favor ever, by writing some of her childhood experiences into manuscript form that has been printed and bound by my nephew James Louis Austin Jr an attorney that lives in Seattle WA . As a high school graduation gift he request that he be allowed to take a trip to visit his grandparents, uncles and cousins in North Carolina . We met him at the Charlotte Airport and took a tour of Dog Town and the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Homeplace place plus many other places of interest, etc. After my grandmother showed him her manuscript she loaned it to him to take back to show his parents. Some years later he presented his father and my brother with a new typed bound copy of her works. Some years later while on a visit to NC my brother returned the handwritten material plus he showed me his own personal copy of our grandmother's Memories of Edgecombe County. A loose-leaf copy was presented to the Tarboro Public Library around 1989 by Lillie Mayo Jones McBride after I (Pete) had sent her a copy. Of all the data I exchanged with Mrs McBride none was as appreciated as much as this manuscript by my grandmother. She was so excited that she call me the moment she completed reading the material to say how touched she was after she read her account of her childhood and life experiences. She stated that "it brought tears to her eyes" and "a knot in her chest" as she read and re-read each page. It is through my grandmother's love for her history of our kin that has encouraged me to continue her quest to record all the information that I can find about relatives. Never knowing there were so many of them scattered all over the United States and world. At the present time I have 23,600 relatives and their in-laws entered into my Brothers Keeper computer program and over 18,000 of far and distant cousins that I have not had a chance to enter but I have the records & information-in-hand. Maybe I will find time to enter them in years to come. I really hope so. Catharine Emily Jones who inherited the homeplace was the daughter of my 2nd GGF Frederick Jones Jr that married at the age of 28 James Henry Dozier, 34 years of age, who was my ("Pete" #1) Great Grandfather. Catharine died one week prior to the passing of her husband James Henry in 1889 at the age of 68. In Catherine Drake Dozier book she states that the family lived in Tarboro and that her father and his brother William "Billy" operated a store there. It was a tall, long store with Green blinds. There was a furnished bedroom on the ground floor for the store clerk to use, which was customary back then. On the second floor were rooms that they rented out regular to a family, and they were generally occupied, especially during the war with refugees. Her father kept the books because "Uncle Billy had his right thumb "shot off" during a hunting accident. He wrote with his left hand that made for slowed work. Grandmother states that her father was a quit and gentle man. Always busy and took all his adversities in a quit & gentle way. He would take his bible and read for a while and then sing a hymn, while others were fuming and fussing over the weather, etc. After the war (Civil War) he sold his share in the store, sold his house and lot, and also his share of the Dozier farm near Battleboro, and moved to the Conetoe Creek area of Edgecombe County and farmed that land his wife inherited from her mother. They commenced life over again with a small portion of cleared land and two former slave houses, a team of horses, a buggy, wagon, two team of mules and a collection of farm implements. This was a big change from the life style of a prosperous merchant before the war. Great grand paw paid every debt he owed, and if he could have collected all the debts that were owed him he would have been quite well off. He was known as a fine gentleman and a true Christian. Grandmother "Katie" stated that her father and uncle William could not serve in the war because they could nor pass the hearing test as they were nearly deaf, so they were appointed to collect food for the army and kept a commissary on these second floor of their store. The present Tarboro Town Hall now stands on this spot where their store once stood. It was a big store in those days, and they were the leading merchants in that area. During the war they buried the silver in a big gourd rolled up in flannel. This is the same silver I inherited from my mother, Fiddle Thread by Gorham. Once when it was reported that the Yankees were coming they fled into the swamp at Devils Ferry Swamp and spent the night. A skirmish took place at Daniels Schoolhouse a few miles east of Tarboro. There were some soldiers were wounded on both sides & were housed in the schoolhouse for a while. Everybody carried nourishing food to all. My Grandmothers' family moved from Tarboro back to the Jones plantation near Conetoe Creek after her father sold out their store and built a log cabin on the property that his wife Catharine Emily Jones received from her mother Sarah Rhodes Cherry the wife of Frederick Jr. They first built a good size log house off the main road. As soon as he could James Henry Dozier built a cottage on the main road. It was a very pretty place in a large oak grove. The plantation at this time was over 2,000 acres in size. Great Uncle Frederick Jones "Jonis" Dozier married his cousin Margaret Hunter Chesson who was my 4th cousin once removed by way of the Cherry, Hyman and Brown connections. Aunt Margaret was a descendant of Governor John Branch and cousin of Dr Haywood Maurice Taylor an instructor at the School of Medicine at Duke University . Jonis added to his inheritance of his share of land and the Homeplace by purchasing additional portions of his brothers and sisters property. His daughters Margaret Chesson Dozier who was a graduate of Greensboro College married Doc Aldridge Kirk Hardee Jr whose ancestor was Colonial John Hardee from Pitt County . He was a Pharmacist that graduated from UNC and owned and operated Hardee's Drug Store on Selwin Avenue in Charlotte NC for fifty years. Kirk was well respected throughout his neighborhood in the Park Road section of the city. They had three issues: sons Aldridge Kirk "Bo" Hardee III and his children Martha Ellen Hardee and Aldridge Kirk Hardee IV. Frederick Dozier Hardee that never married and daughter Martha Cornelia Hardee who married Jasper Ronald Hardee and have children Margaret London Hardee and Artist Bryant Hardee. Catharine Jones Dozier a graduate of Greensboro Woman College married Robert Carrol Barnhart and lived with her mother at the Wilkinson-Jone-Dozier home place until her death and then the Barnhart family moved to Tarboro. They had three issues: Catharine married Steve R Ivesen and have a daughter Catharine Ross, daughter Margaret and son Robert Carroll Barnhart Jr. I am related through five different family connections with Cousins Margaret and Catherine Dozier. First Cousin - Once Removed, with GGF James Henry Dozier as our common grandparents. Third Cousin - Once Removed, with Aaron Cherry as our common great grandparents. Fifth Cousin - Once Removed, with Cherry-Hyman-Brown-Chesson common ancestors. Seventh Cousin - Twice Removed, with John Cherry Jr/William Cherry as our 7th common grandparents. Eight Cousin - John Cherry Jr/Faithful Cherry as our common 6th grandparents. Margaret and Catharine Dozier inherited the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Homeplace after the death of their father who in turn had received it from his mother Catharine Emily Jones Dozier. All of 'Jonis' brothers had interest other than farming. Dr William Richmond Dozier never married and lived in Denver Col. James "Jimmy" Westley Dozier never married and died in Bloomfield South Africa during the Boar War. Dr Jesse Knight Dozier married Sarah Agnes Harris a wealthy spinster from Middletown NY . They traveled extensively around the world on extended cruses and trips in North and South America, Europe and Asia . He lived and practiced in Pasadena Calif. They had no children. Sister Martha Sarah Dozier married Dr Phillip Flagg where they lived and he practiced medicine in High Point . They had no children. Sister Catherine Drake Dozier married Louis Lunsford Lyon and lived on the Lyon Plantation about eight miles northwest in the Fishing Creek section of Edgecombe County. The property was about a mile from Pittman's Store. "Katie" had one surviving daughter who was my mother Martha Helen Lyon Austin. She graduated from ECTC in 1918 and taught School at Kelford where she met her husband and my father Hobart Garrett Austin born at Rhodes Place Crossroad in Bertie County . They had three boys. At the present time the Austin family members and their descendants have earned and now have 26 college diplomas and postgraduate degrees on their resumes and three were decorated U S Navy Veterans of World War II. A college education was expected and was not an option. The oldest child, James Louis Austin, Sr. is a graduate of Wake Forest College (now Wake Forest University ). During WWII he served in the US army for a few days before the US Navy tracked him down and sent him to UCLA in Los Angeles for a course of study in Meteorology. It was there he met and subsequently married Berdeena Joy Bogle who also graduated from UCLA. During the war James Louis served in the Pacific on a number of Pacific Islands with US Naval Typhoon Reconnaissance squadrons. His plane was the first to fly up and over and into the calm center core of a typhoon. Wife Berdeena was born in Nebraska and is a descendant of Abraham Lincoln. They have three children. James L. Austin, Jr. an attorney, who lives in Issaquah , WA , Janyce Joy ( Austin ) Anderson , living in Bothell , WA and Michael Hugh Austin an ordained minister and now lives in Dodge Center , MN . James, Jr. is a graduate of Stanford University , attended the University of Stanford in England and Chicago University School of Law. He married Lesley Katherine Benoit, a graduate of the University of Idaho and they have two children, Lindsey Ann Austin and Michael Edward Austin. Both Lindsey and Michael are graduates of Northwestern University . At the time of this writing, Lindsey is working in Chicago with an advertising agency and Michael is teaching English in Japan . Janyce teaches Latin at Bear Creek Christian, a private school in the Redmond , WA area. She is married to Dr. Dennis Roland Anderson and has four children. They have three boys Nathan Louis Rolland Anderson, Ryan Dennis Anderson and Benjamin James Anderson, plus one daughter, Chaya Joy Anderson. Nathan and Ryan attend New St Andrews, a small Christian college in Moscow , ID. Nathan also works for an Internet Provided in Moscow . Ben is both home schooled and attends the Bellevue , WA . Community College. Chaya is a lover of animals and works part time at the Bothell Canine Academy while attending Bellevue C.C. James Sr.'s youngest son Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and now lives with his wife Carrie Jo Lucking of Spring Valley WI and now is self employed and lives in Dodge Center MI. They have five boys; Chad Michael Austin, living and working in Spring Valley, WI, James Trevor Austin, attending Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, Luke Stephen Austin, attending Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Il. Jacob Daniel Austin, and Phillip Thomas Austin both home schooled at home in Dodge Center . Hobart and Helen's second son Irving Douglas Austin graduated from Wake Forest College , Northwestern University and NC State College in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II as engineering officer and second in command aboard a LCIR Rocket Ship during the invasion of Okinawa . He married his childhood sweetheart and next door neighbor Hazel Rhone Bland from Kelford, Bertie County NC and had two girls named Sharon Elizabeth who died as a youngster and Carol Ann Austin who graduated from ECTC in Greenville NC in Education and teaches elementary students in Baltimore Maryland. Carrol married 1st Dennie Martin and 2nd Joe Lindemon who is a teacher. They have a son Dylan. Irving 's son Larry Douglas Austin graduated from University of Virginia of Richmond as a CPA. He married Linda Marie Hetrick a CPA and they live in Chester VA. He is self-employed as a computer CPA Program consultant. They have two girls named Kathleen "Katie" Marie and Christine Noelle Austin. Hobart's youngest son Hobart Lyon "Pete" Austin (#1) graduated from NC State College with a BS and MS in Education and taught At Williamston High School before joining the Belk Department Stores in 1952 from which he retired in 1990. "Pete" served in the US Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theater as a BM 1st Class in World War II aboard LST #123, LST #495 and US Stentor. "Pete" married Dorothy Larue Weathers who graduated from US Navy Nursed Corp as a RN at Rex in Raleigh . World War II ended prior She received her BS in Nursing Administration From Saint Joseph College in Winfred Maine . Dot was from Youngsville in Franklin County NC . They have a son Hobart "Bart" Austin Jr that graduated with a BS and MS from ASU in Boone and was named as "Who's Who", and was Editor of the ASU Yearbook. He is self-employed as a Computer Tec Knowledge Management Consultant and a business partner with Dentistry Resources. Their company market Superior Digital Radiography systems. Bart married Karen Sue Lang a graduate of East Carolina University in Education. She has taught Kindergarten, first and second grades with the Mecklenburg County School System. They live in Charlotte and have two daughters Dorothy Marie and Mary Helen Austin. Dot and Pete's daughter Nancy Catherine Austin graduated with a BA at ASU and is married to Michael Andrew "Andy" Harkins who graduated from ASU with a BS in School of Business and is The Nationwide Insurance Agency, Inc in Boone NC . Andy is past President of Kiwanis International. Cay has her Studio "K" Dance Workshop of 350 students. Cay was named Boone's Woman of the Month in September 2004 and they have four daughters: Catharine Meade who graduated from ASU in the spring of 2005 and plans to enter graduate School, Sarah Lindsey a Freshman at ASU, Mary Ashley and youngest Emma Leigh Xuan Harkins was born in Viet Nam and came to America in 1999 at one year of age as the fourth member of their family. President Clinton made Emma an American Citizen with the Immigration Act just before leaving office. When Dot and I stopped by to visit the Jones homeplace with her brother Jimmy & sister-in-law Joyce Weathers in the summer of 1994 while on a trip to the outer banks of North Carolina we were treated to a tour of the relocated historic farm house that Earl Robertson and his cousin were refurbishing on the property next to the original Wilkinson-Jones- Dozier House. The architect design is a customary Eastern North Carolina Coastal Farmhouse. The main block of the structure has two rooms on the left and two on the right with a central hallway with doorways to each room. A stairway to the plus room leads to the upper area is located as you pass the first door on the right. The building sets on a three-foot high brick foundation with exterior chimneys at each end. It is a one and one-half story Frame structure that is embellished with the finest hand made trim and molding that is crafted of mostly heart pine. It will be a most handsome building when finished. The farmhouse was moved here from the original location around 1990. This is a structure similar to the King-Bazemore House at the Hope Plantation near Windsor NC . Frederick Jones Jr died at 46 years of age. His wife Sally Rhodes Cherry died at 71 and was the daughter of Aaron Cherry #133, Aaron was the only known child of Thomas Cherry #642 that was born in 1726 in Nansemond County Virginia and later married Sally Rhodes and they also married in Virginia before moving to North Carolina, Thomas was the first son of Solomon Cherry # 801 who migrated to Rhodes Crossroad in Bertie County around 1730s from Virginia. He was the son of (s/o) William Cherry #789, (s/o) John Cherry #181 (b 1619-d 1670) that immigrates to Colonial Virginia in 1635. I have data for five additional generations of his John Cherry's ancestors from England but they have not been 100% proven at this time. Earl L Robertson the present owner in 2004 has spent many hours and dollars restoring the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier house. The house has been furnished with handsome antique furniture and priceless collectable accessories that represents the early 1800's. Almost every time I stop by for a visit with him he in involved with repairs or painting the interior or exterior of the building. It is almost a full time job to get everything completed and preserved. He has accomplished a magnificent refurbishing project that reflects the love and attention needed to complete such an undertaking. Earl on many occasions has generously opened his house for groups and historic tours to view and admire the house and grounds. Private tours are by appointment only. A great deal of credit is due to Earl Roberson for his foresight to devote his time and resources to purchase and restore the property and make the house a real historic treasure. He made sure that all completed work met the standards required for it to be nominated and accepted as a 19th Century structure for the National Register Of Historic Places. I (Pete) join many others in congratulating Mr Roberson for a job well done in completing and maintaining this wonderful project. Hobart Lyon "Pete" Austin Sr was the 2nd great grandson of Frederick Jones Junior and his wife Sara "Sally" Rhodes Cherry. Pete compiled these memories with love and affection for his relatives. This research and data is dedicated to his grandmother Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon who had the foresight to record some of her lifetime memories so that her information might be shared with future generations. I have in my files additional historical and genealogical data that has been recorded under each of these and other family groups. I apologies to my wife Dot for the time I have taken away from her while conducting my research or posed in front of the computer recording data about our families. Hopefully after she has finished reading these memories she will forgive me for the time taken away, when the two of us could have spent together holding hands, while sitting on the sofa watching TV or just napping. He married Sally (Sarah) Rhodes Cherry* 2nd GGM #127, married 12-18-1819 in Edgecombe Co NC, b. 07-30-1802, (daughter of Aaron Cherry* 3rd GGF #132 and Elizabeth Knight 3rd GGM #133) d. 12-09-1873. Sally: Sally was my (#1) Gr. Great Grandmother (b/o) Lunsford Rhodes Cherry who also was my Gr.Gr. Grandfather. a. Amanda Malvina Jones #131, b. 11-29-1820, d. 01-06-1884 in Edge Co.NC, Cook p.79. Amanda never married. She ran a very select boarding school for young ladies at the old homeplace. A well educated woman, Many people remembered their mother as going to school to Manda Jones as reported in the Edna Cook Book. b. Sarah "Sally" Caroline "Carrie" Jones #130, b. 07-16-1823, d. 06-22-1902 in Edge Co. Died in her home in Edgecombe County , N.C at he age of 79 years. Sarah Caroline Jones married first Benoni Wilkinson who was said to have had had an indulgence problem. (Have a copy of his will). After they were divorced she later married Elder David House. No issue recorded from either of these unions. Records state Sally and Benoni was the first recorded devoice in Edge Co? Uncle House as he was called, was a widower from near Greenville NC . He had served as a pastor at the Little Creek Primitive Baptist Church for a number of years. As long as her sister Amanda Malvina Jones #131 lived she and Uncle House would come to visit and stayed in little cottage on the Jones Plantation that they had furnished for them to use on their monthly visits. After the Elder died in 1892 Aunt Carrie moved back into this cottage and stayed there until her death in 1902. Miss Elise Norris of Pitt County lived there with her, and nursed her, until Carrie passed away. She married (1) Benoni M Wilkinson #3342, married 02-18-1840 in Edge Co.NC marriage bond 17., (son of Mr Wilkinson (father of Benoni) #11723 and Wenifred Coburn #11724) d. 02-05-1854 in Martin Co. The Southerner, 18 Feb 1854. Benoni: Reported as counties first recorded seperation in Feb 28, 1843, Martin Co. She married (2) Elder David House #2618. Elder: There were no children from this union. He died three years after the death of his in-laws James Henry and Catharine Emily Dozier. He was a widower when he married Carrie Jones who also had devoiced Benoni Wilkinson. c. Col William Albert Jones #1072, b. 12-07-1824, d. 07-03-1879. Col.CSA Miltia: A 1st Reg 1861-65. Later he was Clerk of Superior Court in Edgecombe Co. My Grandmother, Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon 's #15 wrote in her book that she remembered playing with Uncle Albert's two youngest boys, Claude and Albert. A copy of her" Memories of Edgecombe County" is on file in the Tarboro Library. He graduated UNC. At eight years of age his family moved to the country to live on his fathers plantation was inherited from his Grandfather Frederick Jones. This was during reconstruction days, just three years after the end of the civil war. Many people returned to the land to scratch out a living. The Colonel had returned to Tarboro after an early release from the Confederate Army upon request of citizens of Edgecombe to help administer county affairs and to assist in restoration of good feeling between landowners and slaves. Col. Jones, being highly respected by both groups, was considered to be a lively influence for the county. He was a graduate of UNC in Chapel Hill . William Albert was my ("Pete" Austin #1) Gr. Gr. Uncle. He married Virginia"Jennie"Knight Staton #1073, married 05-31-1855 in Edge Co.NC., The Southerner 2 June 1855, b. 12-07-1836, (daughter of Col.Simmons Bythal Staton sr #1489 and Drocella "Sisley" L Knight #229) d. 11-24-1907. Virginia"Jennie"Knight: Virginia is my ("Pete" Austin #1) 2rd cousin thrice removed. (1) Dr Claude Melnott Jones #1074, b. 10-01-1860 in Tarboro,NC, d. 05-23-1926 in Main St., Grimesland, buried in Cherry Hill Cemetary, Greenville, NC. Dr Claude Melnott Jones was my (Pete Austin) cousin through five different family connections: 1st Cousin - Once Removed with Frederick Jones Jr as our common grandparent. 2nd Cousin - Once Removed with Aaron Cherry as common ancestor 4th Cousin - Twice Removed with Elijah Pittman as our common grandparent 6th Cousin - Thrice Removed - JOHN Cherry JR/Faithful Cherry, common grandparents 7th Cousin - Once Removed - John Cherry Jr/William Cherry as common ancestors. Dr.Claude M.Jones married Eliza Ward of Grimesland; N.C He was killed in an auto accident in Pitt Co. They had four Children. He was born in a house that faced the Town Common and his father's birthplace that faces the Town Commons one of the oldest houses in Edgecombe Co. now in existence. He was the son of Col. William Albert Jones #1072 and Virginia Staton; both are descendants of pioneer Edgecombe County Families. Frederick Jones served in Revolutionary Army, His great, great grandfathers served during the civil war: Lieutenant John Best and Ensign James Knight. Dr. Jones had one of the first automobiles in Grimesland! He was one of the first with telephone service and the first with indoor plumbing. Dr Jones was devoted to his family, church, & his friends and his medical profession. One of his real pleasures was "the excursion" by train to Moorehead City , where they would cross over the sound to the beach by boat. He also took them to Washington , D.C. by steamer from Norfolk , VA. On one trip with daughter Mary and niece, Julia Satterthwaite he met and talked to his friend Josephus Daniels, Secretary of State, who invited them to come to his office the next day. After the visit Mr, Daniels' assistant, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who later in 1932 became President of the United States , escorted them to their car. (I have had the opportunity to see this President: during the Yorktown celebration and the opening of the outdoor drama:"The Lost Colony". The Masons conducted his graveside funeral service. A newspaper article in the Greenville "The Daily Reflector" describes the marriage of Dr. Claude Melnott Jones to Mary Eliza Ward on October 24, 1894. The reception was held at home, six miles from Greenville , the night before the wedding, as the wedding was held at 6:30 A.M., in order for the bridal couple to catch the train for their honeymoon to Washington , DC . And Baltimore . I am (Pete #1) related to both Dr.Claude and his wife Mary Eliza Ward as follows; Dr Jones is my first cousin, twice removed as common descendant of Frederick Jones Sr. #152, second cousin, twice removed as common descendants of Aaron Cherry #127, fourth cousin, once removed with common descendant of John "Joshua" Knight. Fourth cousin thrice removed with common descendants of Elijah Pittman. Mary Eliza is also my fourth cousin once removed as common descendants of John "Joshua" Knight. Dr Jones married his third cousin once removed. After Dr. Jones sudden death in 1926, Mary Eliza with her daughter, Virginia and niece, Elizabeth Moore moved to Greenville . The two girls graduated from Greenville High School together in 1929 and both graduated from East Carolina in 1933. Virginia taught school in Grifton; Elizabeth (Lib) taught in Roanoke Rapids for one year in 1934. Dr Jones was also related to me: 6th cousin, thrice removed and 8th cousin through John Cherry #181. I could hardly believe my computer when it kept giving additional relationships with Dr William Albert Jones. When you add people to your base it will give you the connections when programmed to give your relatives. His brother William was the first student to enter A & T College now North Carolina State College University in Raleigh NC . He married Mary Elizabeth Ward #1077, married 10-24-1894, b. 01-06-1873, (daughter of Fernando Ward #3897 and Julia Penelope "Penny" Moore #3895) d. 01-06-1961. (2) Frederick Jones II #1075, b. died young, d. in Miss. No record available for Frederick Jones II. (3) Annie Drusilla Jones #1076, d. 03-23-1923. My ("Pete"Austin #1) 1st cousin once removed. Anne was 3rd cousin twice removed to her husband Elishia Cromwell Knight sr #1087. She married Elisha Cromwell Knight sr #1087, married 6-15-1884, b. 11-31-1842, (son of John Knight IV #4370 and Martha Ann Cromwell #4327) d. 12-6-1812. Elisha: Wealthy Edgecombe planter. He had seven children from his first marriage and two from his second marriage. My ("Pete"Austin #1) 3rd cousin thrice removed. (4) William Albert Jones jr #1110, b. 01-21-1863, d. 12-07-1940 in Rocky Mt. N.C., buried Tarboro in Greenwood Cemetery. Married a widow, Mrs Alonzo Hassell, daughter of Capt. John Lanier of Williamston. They left no children. William Albert Jones was the first student to register, in 1889, at A & M college in Raleigh (now North Carolina State University ). For many years he managed the old Cambridge Hotel in Rocky Mount , where he died after retirement in 1941. He was my ("Pete"Austin #1) 1st cousin once removed. He moved to Rocky Mt. from Williamston N.C. 20 years prior to his death. He was 77 years of age. He married Ida Lanier #1111. d. Catharine Emily Jones* 1st GGM #108, b. 03-04-1827 in Edge Co.NC, d. 07-06-1889 in Edge Co.NC. Dates 03-04-1827 and 07-06-1889 taken from tombstone in Greenwood Cemetery , Tarboro , NC . Catharine inherited a portion of the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier home place from her parents after the death of her mother Sally Rhodes Cherry #127. She was living at home with her mother until and after the death of her father at the age of 46 in 1839. In 1855 she married James Henry Dozier (my great grandfather) a merchant from nearby Tarboro. He and his brother Livingston Dozier operated a general merchandise store that was situated where the present courthouse now stands. After her marriage she lived in Tarboro in a house near the Dozier Brothers Store until the first year after the start of the Civil War. At this time she returned back to the Wilkinson-Jones House in the spring where she remained until the birth of her daughter Catharine "Katie" Drake Dozier, my grandmother, was born 05-13-1862. Katie married my grandfather Lewis Lunsford Lyon on 03-27-1897. Due to the dangers and pressures caused by the Civil War between the states Catharine again moved back home in 1865 to the Jones Plantation, which was the place of her birth. She married James Henry Dozier* 1st GGF #107, married 01-24-1855, b. 08-01-1821, (son of Richmond V Dozier* 2nd GGF #114 and Martha Denton Drake* 2nd GGM #115) d. 07-13-1889. James: James Henry Dozier #107 is my ("Pete" #1) Great Grandfather. In Catherine Drake Dozier #15 book she states that the family lived in Tarboro and that her father and his brother operated a store there. It was a tall, long store with Green blinds. There was a furnished room on the ground floor for the store clerk to use, which was customary then. For many years since some of the country stores still have bedrooms attached. On the second floor were rooms that they rented out regular to a family, and they were generally occupied, especially during the war with refugees. Her father kept the books because "Uncle Billy had his right thumb "shot off" during a hunting accident. He wrote with his left hand that made for slow work. Grandmother states that her father was a quit and gentle man. Always busy and took all his adversities in a quit & gentle way. He would take his bible and read for a while and then sing a hymn, while others were fuming and fussing over the weather, etc. After the war (Civil War) he sold his share in the store, sold his house and lot, and also his share of the Dozier farm near Battleboro, and moved to the Conetoe Creek area of Edgecombe Co.and farmed that land his wife inherited from her mother. They commenced life over again with a small portion of cleared land and two former slave houses, teams and farm implements. This was a big change from the life of a prosperous merchant before the war. He paid every debt he owed, and if he could have collected all the debts that were owed him he would have been quite well off. He was a fine gentleman and a true Christian. Grandmother stated that her father and uncle William could not serve in the war because they could nor pass the hearing test as they were nearly deaf, so they were appointed to collect food for the army and kept a commissary on these second floor of their store. The Town Hall now stands on this spot where their store once stood. It was a big store in those days, and they were the leading merchants in that area. During the war they buried the silver in a big gourd rolled up in flannel. This is the same silver I inherited from my mother, Fiddle Thread by Gorham. Once when it was reported that the Yankees were coming they fled into the swamp at Devils Ferry Swamp and spent the night. A skirmish took place at Daniels Schoolhouse a few miles east of Tarboro. There were some soldiers were wounded on both sides & were housed in the schoolhouse for a while. Everybody carried nourishing food to all of them. My Grandmothers' family moved from Tarboro back to the Jones plantation near Conetoe Creek after her father sold out their store and built a log cabin on the property that his wife Catharine Emily Jones received from her mother Sarah Rhodes Cherry. They first built a good size log house off the main road. As soon as he could James H Dozier built a cottage on the main road. It was a very pretty place in a large oak grove. The plantation at one time was over 2,000 acres in size. After division with heirs about 850 acres still remains in the family. The daughters of Frederick Jones Dozier inherited most of the property. After the death of cousin Margaret Dozier Hardee the land passed down to her three children: Kirk jr, Margaret & Frederick Hardee. Catherine Dozier Barnhart still owns her one half share. At the current time a new by-pass is under construction for US 64 and the interchange with the state road will run within a few hundred yards from the Old Home place. Luckily the new Hi-Way will not affect the House. When I stopped by to show the place to Jimmy & Joyce Weathers (brother to my wife) last summer during a trip to the outer banks of NC we were treated to a tour of a Old Overseer House that Earl Robertson is now refurbishing on property next to the original Main House. It sets on a three-foot high brick foundation. A two- story Frame structure that is embellished with the finest hand made trim and molding that is being crafted of mostly heart pine. It will be a most handsome building when finished. This is a structure similar to the Bazemore House at the Hope Plantation near Windsor NC . (1) James Wesley Dozier #109, b. 03-04=1857. Died in Bloomfountain , South Africa ; of unknown causes during the Boer war. (2) Dr. William"Willie"Richmond Dozier #110, b. 10-09-1859, d. 11-23-1919 in Denver , Colorada. Never Married. D.R. & D.O. (3) Catherine "Katie" Drake Dozier* G.mother #15, b. 05-13-1862 in Conetoe, N.C., d. 07-29-1952 in Kelford,NC, buried in Roxebel-Kelford Cemetery. Catherine "Katie" was my ("Pete" #1) Grandmother. I was considered her "pet" according to other family members. I can't say enough good things about her because see was a perfect pearl it ever there was one, After her husband and my Grandfather Lewis Lunsford Lyon died in 1926 she came to live with my family in Kelford, Bertie County NC and stayed with her daughter Martha Helen Lyon. Helen was the only surviving child who married to Hobart Garrett Austin #10. I spent many happy hours with my Grandmother. She always enjoyed having long discussions that usually centered on items of interest that pertained to her family members from Edgecombe Country. I loved listen to her stories about her childhood and life at her father's plantation, as she was growing-up. It was a great comfort to her to have her grandson to talk with about the past because I knew she was a very lonesome individual after the loss of her mate. Where the Tarboro Court House now stands was the property of my Great, Great Grandfather and his brother's store. James Henry Dozier and William Livingston Dozier that operated general merchandise store there until after the Civil War The depression days after the Civil War forced her parents to return to the farm of his wife's mother Catharine Emily Jones Dozier in Conetoe. Here they built a log cabin on her share of the plantation until they moved into the plantation house around 1866. Unfortunate for my Gr. Gr. Grandfather the notes due him were from people who had lost everything just as they had. My grandmother never forgave the "Yankee Carpet Baggers" which grandmother wrote about in her book. A copy of her manuscript can be found in the Edgecombe Memorial Library in Tarboro , NC , & tells of the hardship and struggle encounter during the reconstruction days. They were family and she gave the lighter side of their life & about how they enjoyed Camp Meetings during Revival Week when the Skewarkee conference would come to their church and they would gather under the big trees in the their front yard and everyone brought picnic baskets and shared. The circulating Bishop would stay in her parent's house and they would sit around in the evenings and exchange news and current events that had taken place since the last revival. Many of the neighbors dropped by to bring what little goodies they had to share with the Bishop during this great social and religious event. All the men would gather to discuss national, state and local affairs. The women would gather together in the parlor to talk about women folk things. Grandmother would move quietly from one group to the other and catch any or all of gossip whenever she could. Later she would slip-up and give-away some of the secrets she have overheard and her parents would correct her by saying you shouldn't eve drop on adults. Her mother would get her aside and quiz her for any little bit of gossip she just might have happen to hear when she was near by as it was being told. There were no newspapers, radios, TV etc. Little "Katie" became their news source and she enjoyed being their grapevine. My Grandmother loved her family. She told me about he childhood and about the many, many cousins that we had. Everyone called her "Cousin Kate". Later I found out that most of them really were our cousins. She was a part of almost all of the key families in Edgecombe Co. either by blood or marriage. Since I started this project to "round-up" all my kin I have found many, many surprises. In the Cherry family alone I have over 500 pages of data regarding this branch of the family. Now after lots of research I find that neighbors who lived near us in Kelford were our distant cousins. This was also true with my father's side of the family when I discovered they lived all around us and I never realized the relationship until recently. She married Louis Lunsford Lyon* Grandfather #14, married 03-27-1897, b. 10-09-1859 in Edgecombe Co., (son of Joshua Lawrence Lyon* 1st GGF #17 and Martha Henry Cherry* 1st GGM #18) d. 07-05-1926 in Edgecombe Co, buried Lyon Farm in Moved to Roxobel-Kelford Cemetary. Louis: Died at 6:00 a.m. of paralysis (lock-jaw) in 1626 at 66 years of age. On June 2, 1892 L.L.Lyon was elected secretary and representative from. No 6 Township of Edgecombe Co.& the formation of the political "Third Party. N.C. was a very strong republican area and to show attitude differences with the party they (M.J.Battle, Brass Hall, J.S.Dixon chairman, J.M.Cutchin, Bisco Pittman, M.J. Battle,) sent delegates to Tarboro convention. Congress was accused of spending a BILLION dollars in just six months. The platform of the "Third Party: demanded a most rigid, honest, and just State and National Government. One hundred year later a third party is still trying to get the same platform under the leadership of Ross Perot. What a hoot! Grandpa Lyon had five sisters and three brothers. Annie Laurie (Lawry) #19 married Dr.William Thomas Mayo jr.#370. They lived on the adjoining plantation from Grandpa. I have a copy of a letter to Dr. Mayo in which he called him "Bugle"(in connection to his standing on his porch and blowing his bugle on special occasions). The Lyon family home was destroyed by fire*. Grandma Dozier was born 8 miles east near the Martin County line. The Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Home is now a National Register of Historic places. Only a few miles north from Conetoe NC . See Joshua Wilkinson #2644 text for more detail. Note: Rhoda Cherry #841 married Joshua's son John Wilkinson Sr. who was a daughter of Levi Cherry #835. Another sister Eva Celeste was the second wife of Rev. Hampton McRae Jackson. "Hamp" jr. was their only child and lived in Garner, N.C. Aunt Mattie, Jennie and Lena never married; were schoolteachers. Thomas moved to Fla. in 1916. No record of brothers Allen and Lawrence Henry Lyon. My mother was the only surviving child; her brother died at one year of age'. Grandpa died when I was one year old. Grandma Lyon came to live with my parents in Kelford , N.C. (Bertie Co.) when I was very young. I was fortunate to have had the privilege to share many enjoyable bedtime stories all snuggled in a goose down mattress. Many happy hours we spent together. Only if I had taken a few minutes to write all of the great stories and family history she shared. Grandpa was a farmer who grew tobacco, peanuts, cotton, corn, grain and livestock on his plantation of 329 acres. In his will he gave it to his wife: Catherine Drake Dozier Lyon for a lifetime, to their daughter Martha Helen Lyon Austin for her lifetime: next he passed it down to her descendants. This is a unique will as it named two generations to lifetime rights to property. Tax laws today give lifetime privileges to only one generation of descendants. Note: *The Lyon Home place was built in 1876 and lost to a fire ca 1925. I have a Photo taken about 1920 with Elmer White (?) and cousin Ruth Mayo Cherry White (she married Waldo Reed White who was a brother to Elmer White). On the back of the photo is written Annabel Lee Mayo (Cherry) was born here July 23, 1876. Each year descendants of my cousin's meet together as a family group to have a Cherry reunion in July. I have attended several of these events in pass year. I have up-to-date data on this family branch of our Cherry Tree. The house my mother was born in is no longer standing. All of the tenant houses have been destroyed also. Modern agriculture reduces the employees needed and with the family group much smaller it seems best to call in the blade and push them over. Mrs Andrews and family were share tenants for many years. Great people! After her accidental death her son-in-law cash rented "the Farm" until we sold it in 1976 to the Union Camp Timber Division. Things never stay the same do they? All of the "boys" had gone into careers other than farming. Each being successful in their life endeavor. Scattered to the four winds of the country from Seattle , to Richmond , Chicago , Baltimore, Charlotte, Boone and Matthews NC. (4) Frederick Jones Dozier #111, b. 11-14-1865, d. 06-06-1939. Frederick Jones Dozier lived at the home place after he bought out the rest of the heirs. He went by the nickname "Jonas" Dozier. He was my ("Pete" #1) Great Uncle. Jonis' father died at the age of 46 years of age. He married Margaret Hunter Chesson #212, married 04-28-1909, b. 11-08-1885, (daughter of William Ross Chesson jr #5238 and Sarah F Brown #5215) d. 06-19-1967. Margaret: "Aunt" Margaret as we called her, was sister-in-law to my grandmother. Married Frederick Jones Dozier. They lived in the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier "home place" near Conetoe in Edgecombe Co. Many of my relatives were born and raised here. Margaret Hunter Chesson #212 was a daughter of Sarah F Brown #5215 and William Ross Chesson Jr of Hamilton , NC . She is a direct descendant of John Brown Jr. #5335 and Mary Boodie #5336 her 5th Gr.Grandparents. Margaret is my (Pete #1) fourth cousin once removed. A common descendant of Thomas (Robert) Cherry #642. (5) Dr.Jesse Knight Dozier #112, b. 05-12-1868, d. 02-04-1952 in Pasadena , Calif. No Children. Dr.Jesse K Dozier left his estate to the University of North Carolina of which he was a graduate. He practiced in Pasadena for many years. He made a visit back to N.C. in 1950 to visit family and friends at the age of 82. He was to fly but decided to come by bus. He visited the campus in Chapel Hill . He also had dinner with Dot and I while I was a teacher with Williamston High School . My Grandmother was living with my mother and father in Kelford at that time. Jesse spent several days with them and he and his sister spent many hours talking about old times. He died after his return to Calif in Feb. 1952. Not from the trip but other complications. He and his brother-in-law Dr. Phillip Flagge always wore detachable starched collars. He married Sarah Agnes Harris #309, b. in Bloomington , NY , d. 1949. (6) Martha Sarah Dozier #113, b. 06-13-1873, d. 12-19-1943 in High Point , N.C. No children. She married Dr,Phillip Wesley Flagge #215, married 05-27-1919 in WILKINSON-JONES-DOZIER HOMEPLACE, b. 1876, d. Nov 5,1955 in Alexandria , VA , buried in Greenwood Cemetery , Tarboro , N.C. Dr,Phillip: Flagge-Dozier Wedding announcement: An announcement that will be read with deep interest by a host of friends in Greensboro and throughout the state is that of the marriage of Miss Martha S. Dozier and Dr Phillip Westley Flagge. The happy event was celebrated at high noon Wed. May 28 in the home of the brides brother, Frederick Jones Dozier, at the old homestead, near Tarboro that is now on National Register of Historical Places as the Wilkinson-Jones-Dozier Home. Several vocal selections were beautifully rendered by Miss Helen Lyon, (my Mom)the brides niece. Just before the bridal party, preceded by the little ring bearer, Margaret Chesson Dozier, another niece of the bride, entered the parlor, which had been made a bower of beauty with a wealth of roses and many American flags, to the strains of the wedding march from Lohangrin. They were met at the improvised alter by the Rev. D.E.Earnhaddt, Who according to the Methodist ritual, spoke the words which united these two lives. After the ceremony an elegant buffet luncheon was served to the guest. Mrs. Flagge has long been identified with the religious, business and social life of this city, where she is held in the highest esteem and affection. For ten years she was manager of the business office of Greensboro College for women, of which institution she is a loyal and devoted alumnae. The past seven years have been in the wider service of the state, as secretary of the N.C. Sunday School Assoc.; for several years she has been the superintendent of religious education in Guilford Co. both positions having been filled most successfully and acceptably. Dr Flagge came to N.C. from St. Louis , Mo. , some years ago, and has had, in the state of his adoption a most successful career as a physician of wide practice. Amidst congratulations and good wishes, Dr. Flagge and Mrs Flagge left for an extended wedding trip, and will, on their return, be at home at Brown Summit after July 1. This newspaper clipping found with my Grandmothers collectables. Martha Sarah Dozier was my grand mothers sister and her daughter Martha Helen Lyon (my Mom) was named for her. While my ship, USS STENTOR was in Mobile Ala. Ship Yard in 1944, I Visited Dr. Flagges' summer home in Fairhope Ala. on Mobile Bay while we were in port for repairs and structural changes. It was here I learned of the death of President Roosevelt. It was also here that I played my first game of golf at Mobile Golf Club. I am still no better after 50 years of trying. Have enjoyed playing on many Golf Courses throughout the USA none were as beautiful as the Boone Golf Club the 21st of Oct.1992. The Leaves were peaking in mountains, weather was just perfect and the foursome of Bart(son), Andy(son-in-Law)and James Ashley Weathers(Brother-in-law) made an ideal event. Nothing could have been finer in the state of Carolina . From 1924 to 1945 Dr. Flagge was on the staff of Burris Memorial Hospital at High Point , NC . Died in Alexandria Hospital VA. He has been a patient there for several weeks following a cerebral thrombosis at the age of 79. e. Dr John Wesley Jones Sr #129, b. 09-26-1831, d. 01-28-1904. Dr. Jones was considered a very brilliant man. He organized the first Medical society in the state of NC. He was chosen to represent the Medical Society at the World Convention in Paris . Lived in Tarboro and is buried in the old Presbyterian Churchyard. He was one of the first in North Carolina to use a vaccine, after the Jenna method, as a method of producing immunity against smallpox. He married Eugena Hellen Jeffrey #216, married 11-08-1860. Eugena: Home near Wake Forest , N.C. Her brother is entombed in a rock back of this old home place; Capt Robert Jeffreys was from Franklin Co.,NC. (1) Carrie Jones #201, b. c1864, buried 01-02-1891. Died at age 27 years, 6 months, 16 days. Never married. (2) Capt Paul Jones #118, b. 06-22-1867 in Tarboro , NC , d. 10-29-1934. Former Editor of The Southerner, Mayor of Town of Tarboro, N.C.State Senator, Captain Edgecombe Guard for many years and took part in many public activities. No children this union. He married Rose Adams #9323, b. in Washington , NC . (3) John Wesley Jones jr #3044. Never married. 4. Elizabeth "Betsy" Jones #155. Elizabeth was my (Pete #1) 3rd Great Aunt We both were common descendants of Frederick Jones #152 and Elizabeth Best.. She married Bennett H Bell #128, b. c1802 in Edge Co.NC, (son of Frederick Joseph Bell Jr. #1635 and Elizabeth Goldsmith #1636). Bennett: Halifax Co. Frederick & Jarrot Bell were his brothers. Listed in 1840 Census Halifax Co. NC. a. MacGilbrey Bell #1425, b. c1822. b. Bell Child (#2 of Bennett Bell #128) #12181. Died in house fire on 01-31-1828. c. Bennett Child #3 Bennent Bell #128 #12183. Died in house fire on 01-31-1828. d. Ann Eliz Bell #1156. My 1c-3r. e. Elizabeth Bell #12182, b. c1830. 5. Rickey Jones #156. He married Lousia Hemps #1155. 6. Temperance Jones #157. C. John Higgins Jones #160, b. 1759 in Tyrrell Co. Living in Edgecombe Co in 1798. He married Elizabeth Bullock #6380. Elizabeth : Elizabeth had brothers:Robert Hood Bullock, John Bullock, Sarah md a Mr. Ruffin, Mary md Mr Hamby, Savannah , Patty, Agues, Edward & David Bullock Jr. Parents not known. D. William Jones #161, b. c1761 in Tyrrell NC . DB 9,p7 May 26,1798. William Jones ( was my 3rd great Uncle) the son of John Jones Jr, decd. William was the brother to my 3rd GGF Frederick Jones SR the former owner of theBen Mayo Plantation near Dog Town in Martin/Edgecombe Co. He married Ann Coffield #3743, married c1783 in Martin Co, (daughter of Benjamin Coffield sr #4287 and Roseannah Southland #4288). Ann:. 1. Edward Jones #3744. 2. Rachel Jones #3745. 3. Gillivin "Gilly" Jones #3746, b. c1801 in Edge Co. Gilly Jones may have also married William Warren? On 8/31/94 had a phone call from Mary Lib Taylor, P.O.Box 43 , 306 Walker Ave. Norlina , NC 27563 . She had been in contact with Doris Little Wilson, Robersonville , NC and gave me as a contact for Jones-Taylor descendants. Sent info on that date. Gilly was my ("Pete"Austin #1) first cousin four times removed. The only child of Gilly was named William Warren Taylor? not Warren ? William #5857 married Mary E.? and their son Rufus Thomas Taylor #12319 was the grandfather of Clayton Dowell Taylor #12325 who married Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Walker #12326. Clarence Dowell Taylor #12323 and Letha Magnolia Roebuck #12324 were Clayton's parents. Gilly (Gilly Ann) (Gillian) Jones. Information by Lib Walker Taylor in 1860 census, Gillian Taylor age 60 living in household of William W Taylor. In 1880 census Gilly A Taylor, widow at age 87 living in household of Rufus T Taylor. She married Lemuel Taylor #5165, married 10-29-1822, b. c1801 in Edge Co, (son of Richard Taylor jr #1543 and Penelope Council #5156). Lemuel: Buys land from William Clemmons on Conetoe Cr.,Edgecome Co. a. William Warren Taylor #5857, b. 1830 in Williamston , NC , d. Bef 1870. He married Mary E(wife:William Warren Taylor #5857) #5858, married c1851 in Martin Co, b. 1830, d. by 1880. (1) Mary L Taylor #12318, b. 1852. (2) Rufus Thomas Taylor #12319, b. 02-1855 in Martin Co., NC, d. 03-14-1928 in Martin Co., NC, buried 03-25-1928 in Robersonville , NC . Married in home of Harmon Matthewa by J.A.B.Cooper,JP. Buried first on family farm near Gold Point and later moved to Robersonville Cemetary. Rufus was appointed the 1st and only Postmaster for Gold Point NC , Sept 15 1906. Servered 12 years. Established and operatred the Gold Point Buggy Co. Servered as Town Officed for Gold Point. Built and operated Tayor Hotel in Gold point. He married Susan Glendora Anderson #12322, married 04-11-1878, b. 09-1861 in Martin Co., NC, (daughter of William Warren Anderson #12437 and Tabitha Jane #12438) d. 1906 in Martin Co., NC, buried in Family Farm: later Robersonville Cem. (3) Timothy Taylor #12320, b. 1856. (4) Julius Lafayette Taylor #12321, b. 1859. He married Magnollia Cowlin Whitfield #12331, married 09-03-1882. (5) Martha Taylor #12327, b. c1846. (6) Frances Taylor #12328, b. c1848. (7) James Allen Taylor #12329, b. c1850. Martin Co Ded Book pg 512, 9th Apr. 1877. James A Taylor indebted to George T Roberson $8.90. James A Taylor living on land of Gilly (Jones) Taylor . He married Henrietta Vick #12330. 4. William Jones jr #3747. 5. Allen Jones #4297. E. James Jones #162, b. c1763 in Tyrrell , NC . Living in Edgecombe Co in 1798. DAR gives a James Jones (1752-1810) served as privite in NC troops. He was born in Edge. Co.,NC;died in Waynesboro . Ga. F. Nancy Jones #163, b. c1767 in of Tyrrell. G. Miss Jones (unkn dau John Jones II #158) #3765. Ms. Jones:daughter of John Jones, II #158 was the seventh child and third daughter. Edna Cook reported that she married a Mr.Parker and had two children. She married Mr Parker(hus Ms Jones dau John Jones158 #3764. 1. Sally Parker #3766. Married William ? 2. William Parker #8946. H. Miss Jones(unkn Dau John Jones II #156) #3761. This daughter of John Jones II #158 and Rachel #159 was the their 8th child. She married Samuel Davison #3760 and have two sons: John and William. This information is recorded on page 76 of Edna Cook's Book of which I have a copy. She married Samuel Davidson #3760. 1. John Davidson #3762, b. before 1794. 2. William Davidson #3763. II. Wallis Jones #167, b. aft 1745 before 1757. He married unknown(wife of Willis Jones #167) #3758. A. John Jones III #3759. III. Miss Jones(1st dau John Jones I #165) #3751, b. aft 1745 bef 1757. She married Thomas Spell #3750. A. Ann Spell #3752. She married Benjamin Richardson #3753. IV. Etheldred Jones #168, b. aft 1745 bef 1757. V. Sarah Jones #170. She married Charles Jerkins(Jenkins) #3748. A. Mary Jerkins #3749. VI. Frederick Jones #169. VII. Miss Jones(3rd dau John Jones I #165) #3755. She married Peter Mitchell #3754. VIII. Miss Jones(4th Dau Jone Jones #165) #3757. She married Law Thomas #3756. 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