Nov 24, 2020 | Antebellum era, Confederate affiliation, Randolph, Reconstruction, Robeson
SUBMITTED BY: Peggy Doesburg (edited by Cheri Todd Molter) I have enclosed information pertaining to my great-great-grandfather, John Wesley Howell. I hope you find it of interest. See the photo and articles at this link: ...
Nov 20, 2020 | Alamance, Confederate affiliation
SUBMITTED BY: Lois McPherson (written by D.W.P.; edited & vetted by Cheri Todd Molter; transcription with modern spelling & punctuation by Cheri Todd Molter) I received this information from my cousin. I’ve attached a letter that my Great-Uncle Oliver...
Sep 29, 2020 | Ashe, Confederate affiliation
SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia “C. C.” Howell Winslow John Wesley Houck [Note: His obituary states his name as “John William Houck.”] was the son of Jacob Houck and Temperance “Tempy” Greer Tatum. He was my great-great-uncle. Born in 1845, he enlisted...
Sep 29, 2020 | Catawba, Confederate affiliation
SUBMITTED BY: Elmon Dale (article transcribed by Carolina Echeverri; vetted and edited by Cheri Todd Molter) [This article and Mrs. Dale’s obituary, both from the Hickory Daily Record, are attached below. Click on image to enlarge.] “Mrs. Louisa Dale, ninety-seven,...
Sep 29, 2020 | Bladen, Confederate affiliation
SUBMITTED BY: David Dowless, Jr. (edited by Cheri Todd Molter) Samuel Anders Dowless’ Bible still exists. Samuel and his wife, Sarah, lived in Bladen County, North Carolina, and Samuel fought for the Confederacy, serving in “Batty I” Company, N.C. 2nd Light...
Sep 29, 2020 | Confederate affiliation, Onslow
AUTHOR: Clarnita A. Smith (edited and vetted by Cheri Todd Molter) Jeremiah “Jere” Aman was the son of William Aman and Elizabeth Garrett of Onslow County, North Carolina. According to the 1830 Census, William Aman’s household included one male and one female “of 20...
