Blanche Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7241, (3 May 1912 - )
Father*David Griffith1 B: 1891, D: 1966
Mother*Phoebe Whitson1 B: 1894, D: 1981

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Frank Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7242, (26 Jul 1922 - )
Father*David Griffith1 B: 1891, D: 1966
Mother*Phoebe Whitson1 B: 1894, D: 1981

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Frank Griffith Frank was the owner and operator of a general store across from the old Tipton Hill High School for many years. This was a very successful operation..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

June Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7243, (20 Dec 1929 - )
Father*David Griffith1 B: 1891, D: 1966
Mother*Phoebe Whitson1 B: 1894, D: 1981

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Madeline Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7244, (26 Feb 1932 - )
Father*David Griffith1 B: 1891, D: 1966
Mother*Phoebe Whitson1 B: 1894, D: 1981

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Madeline Griffith Madeline lived on Brummitt's Creek, Griffith Branch and was a Teacher's Aide at the Tipton Hill Elementary School..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Jonathan R. Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7245, (1830 - 1902)
Father*William Edwards1 B: c 1804, D: c 9 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Polly Bowman1 B: c 1809, D: 29 Dec 1883

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "John"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1851, Jonathan and Nancy Ayers were married.1
     

Children of: Jonathan R. Edwards and Nancy Ayers

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18505 Oct 1850, Yancey County, North CarolinaGWilliam Edwards, Mary Polly Bowman, Sanders Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Bridget Edwards and Mary J. Edwards1,3
Census-18801880, Family #33, Little Rock Creek, Mitchell County, North CarolinaGNancy Ayers, Franklin Edwards, Mary Elizabeth Edwards, Columbus Edwards, Jacob Iredell Edwards, James H. Edwards, Sena Malissa Edwards, William Edwards, Nicholas Edwards, Sherman W. Edwards and Mary Edwards2,1

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Oct 1850Yancey County, North CarolinaGlaborer3

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 71D, film number 1254973, North Carolina 1880 Federal Population Census.
  3. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Last Edited26 May 2016

Sanders Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7246, (14 Jul 1840 - 13 Jul 1911)
Father*William Edwards1 B: c 1804, D: c 9 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Polly Bowman1 B: c 1809, D: 29 Dec 1883

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSanders and Sarah Edwards were married.1
     
Marriagecirca 1872, Sanders and Mary Polly Gouge were married.1
     

Children of: Sanders Edwards and Sarah Edwards

Children of: Sanders Edwards and Mary Polly Gouge

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Sanders Edwards U. S. Census - 1850 - Yancey County, NC - Page 440, also listed in 1900 Mitchell County census along with two of his children, Amanda and John and living in Glen Ayre section of Little Rock Creek..1

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18505 Oct 1850, Yancey County, North CarolinaGWilliam Edwards, Mary Polly Bowman, Jonathan R. Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Bridget Edwards and Mary J. Edwards1,3
Census-18801880, Family #2, Little Rock Creek, Mitchell County, North CarolinaGMary Polly Gouge, Thomas C. Edwards, Amanda Edwards, James Edwards, John K. Edwards, Mary Edwards, Leonard Burleson, Lafayette Burleson and Jane Burleson2,1
Census-18901890, Mitchell County, North CarolinaG, Unconfirmed - family #30Mary Polly Gouge1,4

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 70A, film number 1254973, North Carolina 1880 Federal Population Census.
  3. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
  4. [S1043] Various, 1 Jun 1890 Digital, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, Utah County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7fd6wqk Eleventh Census of the United States, 1890.
Last Edited27 Feb 2015

Joseph Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7247, (1844 - )
Father*William Edwards1 B: c 1804, D: c 9 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Polly Bowman1 B: c 1809, D: 29 Dec 1883

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Joseph Edwards was born in 1844.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18505 Oct 1850, Yancey County, North CarolinaGWilliam Edwards, Mary Polly Bowman, Jonathan R. Edwards, Sanders Edwards, Bridget Edwards and Mary J. Edwards1,2

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Bridget Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7248, (1835 - )
Father*William Edwards1 B: c 1804, D: c 9 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Polly Bowman1 B: c 1809, D: 29 Dec 1883

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Bridget Edwards was born in 1835.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18505 Oct 1850, Yancey County, North CarolinaGWilliam Edwards, Mary Polly Bowman, Jonathan R. Edwards, Sanders Edwards, Joseph Edwards and Mary J. Edwards1,2

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Mary J. Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7249, (1838 - )
Father*William Edwards1 B: c 1804, D: c 9 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Polly Bowman1 B: c 1809, D: 29 Dec 1883

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Mary J. Edwards was born in 1838.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18505 Oct 1850, Yancey County, North CarolinaGWilliam Edwards, Mary Polly Bowman, Jonathan R. Edwards, Sanders Edwards, Joseph Edwards and Bridget Edwards1,2

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S80] 1 Jun 1850, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9393x5q, 1850 Federal US Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Susan Cantrell1

Family
TMG ID:7250, (1781 - )

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Susan Cantrell was born in 1781.2

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Born: Susan Cantrell was born in Apr 1785, Birth details: Birth date appears to be incorrect. Suspect that it might be 1775?1

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 6 Apr 1795, her married name became Mrs. Edwards (née Cantrell).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 6 Apr 1795, Susan, age 14 years, and John Jackson Edwards Jr., age 15 years were married at Washington County, TennesseeG, '...Marriage to John Edwards, Jr., according to letter from Pauline Borrello dated 26 Sep 1990...'.

Source - Clint Edwards, Johnson City, TN.1,2
     

Children of: Susan Cantrell and John Jackson Edwards Jr.

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S740] RootsWeb.com, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Beth Bradford-Pytel (e-mail address), updated as of 18 Aug 2007.
Last Edited17 May 2022

John Edwards1

Family
TMG ID:7251, (3 Jan 1806 - 3 Oct 1884)
Father*John Jackson Edwards Jr.1 B: 1780, D: c 1850
Mother*Susan Cantrell1 B: 1781

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Brokeleg"1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJohn and Leanna Briggs were married.1
     
MarriageSaturday, 4 Apr 1846, John, age 40 years, 3 months and 1 day, and Margaret Higgins were married at Washington County, TennesseeG.1
     

Children of: John Edwards and Leanna Briggs

Children of: John Edwards and Margaret Higgins

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18801880, District 233, Yancey County, North CarolinaGMargaret Higgins, Sarah Melissa Edwards, Minerva Edwards, Rachel M. Edwards and Isabelle Edwards2

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 543C, film number 1254988, North Carolina 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Earl Phillips1

Family
TMG ID:7252, (12 Nov 1919 - )
Father*Harrison Phillips1 B: 30 Oct 1890, D: 30 Aug 1976
Mother*Texie Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 29 Feb 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Earl Phillips Earl left Mitchell County, NC upon his graduation from Tipton Hill High about 1940. He was immediately employed by Alcoa Aluminum Co. in Alcoa, TN and stayed with them until his retirement in the early 80's. He lives in Maryville, TN. with his wife, the former IRENE LAYMON..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Roy Phillips1,2

Family
TMG ID:7253, (8 Feb 1923 - )
Father*Harrison Phillips1 B: 30 Oct 1890, D: 30 Aug 1976
Mother*Texie Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 29 Feb 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Roy Phillips Roy lives on Brummitts Creek in Mitchell Co., NC with his wife, the former Nola Harris. They never had any children. Ray is a farmer, antique dealer and grower of shrubbery..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

R.C. Phillips1

Family
TMG ID:7254, (12 May 1926 - )
Father*Harrison Phillips1 B: 30 Oct 1890, D: 30 Aug 1976
Mother*Texie Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 29 Feb 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: R.C. Phillips Lived on Brummitts Creek NC and later in Johnson City, TN where he was a plumber. His wife EVA, was a sister of brother RAY's wife, NOLA..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Roy Phillips1

Family
TMG ID:7255, (2 May 1930 - )
Father*Harrison Phillips1 B: 30 Oct 1890, D: 30 Aug 1976
Mother*Texie Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 29 Feb 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Roy Phillips One of my best buddies during my early 'growing-up' years. We made music together for years. Roy worked in Johnson City, then returned to North Carolina and later retired from the position of Postmaster at Bakersville, NC. He lived with his family on Brummitts Creek..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Gladys Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7256, (23 Dec 1914 - 5 Sep 1957)
Father*Clayton Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 1960
Mother*Carrie McCurry1 B: 27 Jan 1894, D: 13 Jun 1954

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Maude Griffith1

Family
TMG ID:7257, (25 Oct 1925 - )
Father*Clayton Griffith1 B: 9 Jun 1889, D: 1960
Mother*Carrie McCurry1 B: 27 Jan 1894, D: 13 Jun 1954

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Miller (née Griffith).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMaude and Arnold Miller were married.3
     

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Maude Griffith Maude and Arnold Miller lived on Brummitt's Creek. They had two sons and a daughter. Maude retired from the Mitchell County School System as a teacher's aide..1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
  3. [S159] Ian Alkire, "Ian Alkire," e-Mail message from <e-mail address)> (unknown address) to http://tinyurl.com/grxmanr, 25 Apr 00. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Alkire."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Howard Herrell1

Family
TMG ID:7258, (2 Oct 1910 - 22 Mar 1972)
Father*Fonzer C. Herrell1 B: 25 May 1887, D: 23 Dec 1963
Mother*Rena Griffith1 B: 27 Jun 1884, D: 19 May 1963

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Holt Herrell1

Family
TMG ID:7259, (23 Jul 1918 - 1974)
Father*Fonzer C. Herrell1 B: 25 May 1887, D: 23 Dec 1963
Mother*Rena Griffith1 B: 27 Jun 1884, D: 19 May 1963

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
pastor and preacher of the Freewill Baptist faith1

Citations

  1. [S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
  2. [S696] North Carolina Birth Index, online <http://www.tadrake.addr.com/birth%20index%20hend.htm>. Hereinafter cited as NC Birth Index.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

John Grimes1

TMG ID:7260

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Graham ?2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 21 Jun 1784, John and Esther Shepard, age 22 years and 15 days, daughter of: Enoch Shepard and Esther Dewey, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S139] RootsWeb.com, online e-mail address, Sara Kathryn Gredler (Culpeper, VA 22701), updated as of 18 Aug 2000.
  2. [S175] Dawn Ruark, "Dawn Ruark," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to http://tinyurl.com/z6q5m88, 7 Aug 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Dawn Ruark."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013