Parrott Mewborn Jr. Descendants 
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Descendants of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. Generation One 2. Parrott1 MEWBORN Jr was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 1 Jan 1799 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible, (New York, 1801); in possession of J. M. MEWBORN, copy in possession of this writer and at Heritage Place, LCC, Greene County, North Carolina.). He married Mary (Polly) Aldridge, daughter of Drewry Aldridge Jr. and Edith Hardy, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 27 Nov 1821 (Ibid.). Parrott died on 29 Apr 1864 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 65 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Church Cemetery. Parrott and Mary moved to Greene County to live on land she inherited from her family. Some of this land is still in the family. Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN states he was received as a member of the church at Bear Creek in August 1824, was baptized by Elder Lewis Whitfield Predestinarian order and was a preacher of the same order for about 25 years. OBIT - Obituary of Elder Parrott MEWBORN In memory of Brother MEWBORN. He was born on Falling Creek in Lenoir County, NC, on the first day of January 1799, and was raised by his mother (his Father died when he was about nine years old). He lived in Lenoir County until he was married and had two or three children. Then he sold his land and moved with his wife and children and servants to his plantation on Tyson's Marsh in Greene County, NC where he lived comfortably to the time of his death which took place on the 29th of April, 1864. He and his wife raised ten children of their own, five sons and five daughters and some orphaned children. Elder MEWBORN was the son of Parrott MEWBORN and Lydia, his wife. For his back geneations see the obituary of George MEWBORN on page 48 and 49 which he wrote himself. It was said of Elder MEWBORN when a young man that he "was a likely young man with an old man's head." He was very steady, well favored, large, strong and fleshy, weighing about 212 lbs., about five feet and 5 or 6 inches high. He kept his flesh and weight to the time of his last sickness which was inflamation of the throat and billious fever. He was very ingenious, knowing how to do different kinds of work, though farming was his trade. He read a great deal, espcially the Bible. His manner in life was plain, easy and peaceable. Elder MEWBORN was received a member of the Church at Bear Creek, August Meeting, 1824, and was baptized by Elder Lewis Whitfield who was pastor of the church at that time. He remained with the Church at Bear Creek (and preached his first sermon there from the 12th chapter and latter part of the 19 verse of Hosea. "Israel served for a wife and for a wife he kept sheep") until the Church at MEWBORN's Meeting House was built. Then he with a number of others moved their membership there (see page 18) and remained there up to the time of his death. He was the pastor of the said church and Bear Creek up to the time of his death. He also traveled and preached a good deal, as long as he could go. He had a very plain experience of Grace and a very plain call to the ministry. He preached the work of Grace as plain and as strong as any preacher I ever heard. He was a firm believer in Revelation. Many things were revealed to him both natural and spiritual. Old preachers said he understaood the prophicies better than any man they ever heard. He seemed to have a clear view of the war many years before it came, and spoke of it and the troubles of it in his preaching. For this and many other things, he was persecuted, but he told them if they did not believe it they would feel it. And, so they did and them that believed too. The War came and was going on heavy at the time of his death. He greatly felt it for he had four sons and two sons-in-law in it. There was not one of them at home to nurse him or to see him buried. Then the persecutors turned their tale and said, "We believe Elder MEWBORN told the truth." He lived to see many of his views fulfilled which he spoke of and some are not yet fulfilled. I believe they will come to pass just as true as the War came and other things. He wrote several pieces which were published in the PRIMITIVE BAPTIST, a paper that was then Edited by Elder Temple. The first one was in the 18th Volume, 1854 11th No. The second one was in the 18th Vol, 17th No. The third one in 18th Volume, 22nd No. The fourth on in the 20th Vol. 15th No. The fifth one in the 21st Vol, No 21. He left a widow and seven children, relatives and friends and churches to mourn their loss, and they greatly feel it. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. Done by order of the Church Saturday before the second Sunday in Spetember, 1873. T. W. Wells, Mod. J. MEWBORN, Clerk MEWBORN Church Records - Book 1, pages 73, 74, 75 This basic information was also printed in THE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST, Vol 26, 30 July 1864, No 8 and was written by L. J. H. MEWBORN. There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 174 Parrott MEWBORN wrote a long article for Zion's Landmark which was printed Vol. 18 No 17 28 July 1854 and reprinted Vol LVI No 14, 1 June 1923 pages 209 - 217. Most of the article regards his religious experiences and is too long to print. He does states he was born at Falling Creek of parents, grandparents who were all Baptist of the Primitive Order. He gave his birthdate and stated he was nine years old when his father died. His education was small and obtained in a log cabin but "when work was in rotation I received a liberal share". In 1825 he sold his farm in Lenoir County and moved to Greene County, about five miles, a place he referred to as a place of iniquity. He considered selling the farm but decided instead to become a Primitive Baptist minister to change his neighbors. The church was named in his honor. A school was built for the family and the neighborhood children which was consolidated with the Snow Hill School in the mid twenties. According to an article by his sons, D. A. and L. J. H. MEWBORN, his grandchildren were educated - 11 were teachers, one a doctor, two were lawyers and one the president of a large bank. The old home built by Parrott and his wife was burned in 1975. Four of their sons faught in the Civil War - Joshua was in the 40th. Regiment, Artillery; Parrott III was in the 30th. Regiment, Infantry; Drewry Aldridge was in the 47th. Regiment, Infantry; and Levi Jesse Hardy was in the 61st Regiment, Infantry. Parrott died before his sons returned from war. In a letter dated Feb'y 18th 1864 Parrott said "I have delayed longer than I ought to have done, all my sons are gone into the army and one, Drewry Aldridge, was taken a pisoner. I saw him last winter in Virginia, in the coldest spell of weather that we had during that winter, and he had not time to smoke his hands over the fire,, while weighing out the rations, and it was distressing to hear the poor soldiers coughing and groaning through the long cold nights, and there were about twenty new cases of the sick, the morning I left and my son among them in the 47th. Regiment. I have one son in the 30th Regiment in Northern Virginia, and all the first of the fall and winter without a blanket or tent until he got sick and had to go to the hospital and there the kind Doctors let him come home a short time and get some clothing. It is hard times in Northern Virginia for the soldiers. We have two more sons, one at Brandy Water Ferry near Black Water, Virginia, in the 61st Regiment. They were at Charleston, South Carolina, about 150 days, where it has been thundering and lightening and hailing iron for more than 200 days and an earthquake; and a plague of lice, fleas, sandflies, and mosquitoes, but like the Primitive Baptist never make war or cause there to be war, but always have to fight their Country's battles." DEED - GREENE COUNTY -20 November 1869 - Levi J. H. MEWBORN to Joshua MEWBORN, as administrator of Parrott MEWBORN, dec, to said Joshua MEWBORN, being the highest bidder at $2500, for two tracts of land. Tract #1 - on the WS of Little Tyson's Marsh, beginning below the old mill site, to Christopher Reynold's corner, then to Wade's old corner, thence to Drewry Aldridge's line, thence with Henry Herring line - 493 acres. Tract #2 - running with William E. Hardy line thence with George MEWBORN's line, old mill pond, old mill house - 275 acres. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} The MEWBORNs and Hardys brought a 15 year old orphan boy back with them from a marketing trip to Virginia about 1817. That boy was "Stephen Kearney" , my G-G-G Grandfather. The Herman Hardy family had a written record of bringing the young Kearney back with them. My brother married Herman's Granddaughter and lived in an apartment in the big house. He personally read the record, but it cannot be found now. Ima told members of our family that she had heard Parrott II, I think he was her Grandfather, talk of the young Kearney coming to North Carolina. Stephen Kearney lived and died, and is buried, in the field next to the MEWBORN Church. from Max Kearney. Mary (Polly) ALDRIDGE was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 17 Mar 1802 (Ibid.). Mary died on 19 Jul 1881 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 79 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Church Cemetery. OBIT - Obituary of Sister Mary MEWBORN The widow of Elder Parrott MEWBORN, Sr. She was born on the 17th of March, 1802 and was the daughter of Drewry Aldridge and Edith, his wife whose maiden name was Hardy. For her back generations see the obituary of her son, George MEWBORN, on pages 48 & 49. On the 17th Day of November 1821, she was married to Parrott MEWBORN by whom she had ten living children, five sons and five daughters. She lived to see them all married to good companions. She was received a member of the Church at Bear Creek on Saturday before the first Sunday in November 1830, and was baptized the next day by Elder Henry Swinson. She remained a member at Bear Creek until the Church at MEWBORN's Meeting House was constituted. She with others took letters and were constituted in a church at MEWBORN's Meeting House on Saturday before the third Sunday in May, 1840. She was a consistent and faithful member of the church for nearly fifty one years, so much that there is no evidence that were was even the slightest charge against her at any time. She seemed to grow in grace as she grew in years and seemed to have stronger faith (if possible) just before her death than ever before. She was noted for her strictness in attending her meetings and in visiting and ministering to the sick. She lived to see seven of her children and nine grandchildren members of the Baptist Church and to hear three of her five sons and one grandson preach the Gospel which she so dearly loved. She left living of her descendants, five children, fifty-one grandchildren, and thirty-seven great-grandchildren, making a total of ninety-three living descendents at the time of her death. MEWBORN Church Records - Book One page 103 {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} There is also a portion of a letter written by Mary submitted by her son D. A. MEWBORN to Zion's Landmark. She stated she was born in Greene County, her mother died when she was small, and she was reared by her father and stepmother in a "wicked" way. Children of Parrott1 MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Generation Two3. Temesia Ann2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 20 Nov 1822 (Ibid.). She married Lemuel MEWBORN Hardy IV, son of Lemuel Hardy III and Martha (Patsy) MEWBORN, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 20 Feb 1845 ( Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN, Farmville, NC.). She married Benjamin George Hardy Sr., son of Lemuel Hardy III and Martha (Patsy) MEWBORN, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Jul 1864 (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible, Published in "Dobbs County, NC Bible Records, Vol IV" By William Murphy.). Temesia died on 30 Jul 1904 at age 81. Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is also a marker for her in the Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at Small, NC. OBIT OF TEMESIA ANN HARDY Mrs. Temesia Ann Hardy was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary (Aldridge), his wife, and was born 11/20/1822. She was the oldest of ten children, and was very industrious from a child, her chief desire being to learn her parent's wishes and to act accordingly. In those days much of the clothing for both men and women was made at home and she often on a race with her neighbors to who should make the nicest dress goods, blankets, etc. It was while sitting in a loom weaving a nice dress for herself that she was seized with sudden and lasting conviction, and there she was killed to the love of the fashions of the world. She left the loom, took off every piece of ornament from her dresses and the remainder of her life, plain, and neat dresses, and a meek and quite spirit were her adornings. On 2/26/1845, she was married to Lemuel M. Hardy, who was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, NC. They at once set to housekeeping and she enjoyed her new life very much. The dear Lord blessed her with a good hope through grace. It came in these words, "Those Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see them again no more forever," and on the first Sunday in September 1846, she was baptized into the fellowship of the Bear Creek church, by her father, who was their pastor. She was one of the constituted members of the church at MEWBORN's in Greene County, NC. She was a careful and prayerful reader of the Bible and liked well to converse on its teachings. To live as Jesus lived was the desire of her life. She loved hospitality and the stranger always found a resting place under her roof and that without charge. Her home was always a welcome one to her brethren and sisters. In cases of trouble her mourning was deep and she always secreted herself in prayer to God thus casting all her cares on him who could and did care for her. Three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her, were born to her, and then on the 13th of April, 1863, her husband was called from her by death, leaving her the whole care of the family. This she managed and became a woman of business under the care of the Lord. After her husband's death she returned thanks at her table, not being willing that her children should be raised otherwise. On the first Sunday in July 1864, she was married to her husband's brother, Benjamin G. (George) Hardy. Both her husbands were both deacons and clerks of the MEWBORN Church. In October after their marriage her husband was called to the army and he did not get home till July 1st, 1865. Thus her cares were greatly increased, but by the Lord's blessings her large family were well provided for. Eight of her father's children and four of her children were members of the Baptist Church and she had evidences which led to a good hope for the others. In June, 1873, her husband was called away by death, leaving her a widow again. In 1875, her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, became convinced that he was called to the eastern counties to preach and she sold her old homestead and afterwards lived with her children, mostly with her youngest daughter. She was ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for her children. Since 1877 she has been a faithful and loving member of the church at Sandy Grove in Beaufort County, NC, and was always when not providentially hindered in her seat. Her's was indeed a life that was worthy of imitation. She had a remarkable constitution, though a small woman, and when near 80 years old was able to travel near 200 miles to see her son, Elder Lemuel H Hardy, and his family. She was partially deaf in her latter years and only a few preachers spoke sufficiently clear and distinct for her to hear all of a sermon. Elder L. H. Hardy, her son, always did this for her and so he was her preferred preacher. Her health has been failing for some time and since last November she was confined to the house almost constantly and gradually grew weaker while loving hands administered to her until the 20th of July, 1904, when she quietly and gently fell asleep and went home to her blessed Savior to sing his praises evermore. We all miss her more than we can tell. Her loving son, Geo. M. Hardy (Zion's Landmark, dated 9/1/1904, pp 478-479) {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 330. Lemuel MEWBORN HARDY IV was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 17 Mar 1822 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN family group sheet, by Walton Hardy, Silver Spring, Md.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Lemuel died on 13 Apr 1868 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 46 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBITUARY OF LEMUEL M. HARDY The subject of this Obituary was the son of Lemuel and Martha Hardy. He was born March 17, 1822; and as the writer does not know the exact time he joined the church, I will just say that I think it was sometime in the date of 1843 or 1844, that he joined the church at Old Bear Creek, and was baptized by Elder Parrott MEWBORN. On the 20th of February, 1845, he was married to Temesia A. MEWBORN, daughter of Elder Parrott and Mary MEWBORN, and in September, 1847, she joined the church with him. They remained with the church at Bear Creek a few years, when they took a letter from that church and joined the church at MEWBORN's Meeting house. Soon after this he was chosen Deacon of the church, which office he continued to hold until the time of his death. He was true to attend preaching, and also to care and provide for his family. He was a kind and loving husband, a good and tender father, a humane master, and obliging neighbor. He looked healthy, although he often complained of his head and back hurting him for sometime before he was taken down sick. He was confined to his bed the most of the time for nine weeks before his death, which took place April 13th, 1863. He left a widow and five children, brethren and sisters and a number of friends and other relations to mourn their loss; but we hope that our loss is his eternal gain, therefore we sorrow not as those who have no hope. And though I can never forget the object of my love, and though it was so hard for me to give him up, yet I try to be submissive to the will of the Lord, and hope that I can say with Job, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, and blessed be the name of the Lord!" We read, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yeah, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Oh! that we may all be prepared by grace through faith, to die the death of the righteous. "Why do we mourn departed friends, Or sake at death's alarm? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to his arms." Brother Temple, I was very glad to receive "The Primitive Baptist" again after so long a time; and as it was time for me to send on my remittance, I thought I would write a short obituary of my beloved husband and send it to you, which, if you see fit to publish, please correct mistakes. Enclosed you will find three dollars to pay for the "Primitive" for me. Brother Temple, I do think it is the coldest time in religion that I ever saw. It really does look to me like the midnight time is close at hand, and maybe it will not be long before the cry will be heard, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh! go ye out to meet him." Who will then be ready? Those who have the oil of heavenly grace in their hearts; and may it be all of our happy lots to have oil in our vessels with our lamps, and be ready to meet the Bridegroom at his coming, and enter with him. Brother Temple, and all the brethren and sisters to whom this may come, I want you all to pray for me and my dear children, that He who can temper the storm and protect the lamb with the lion, may take care of us and save us by his grace, and finally bring us into that rest prepared for the people of God where there will be no more sorrow, sickness, pain, nor death, but all will be pace and joy forever and ever. I remain, as I hope, your sister in Christ, Temesia A. Hardy. Green County, NC, Nov. 14, 1863 (The Primitive Baptist, Raleigh, NC, Vol. 25, No. 23, p. 364) {ENC} Collection of Ima Mewbor.{END}n _ OBITUARY OF LEMUEL MEWBORN HARDY In memory of Brother Hardy: He was born in Greene County, NC March 17th, 1822. He was the son of Lemuel Hardy and Patsy, his wife, whose maiden name was MEWBORN. The dec'd grandfathers and mothers were Lemuel Hardy and Mary, whose maiden name was Sutton and Parrott MEWBORN and Lydia, his wife, whose maiden name was Hardy. Lemuel M Hardy was brother to Benj. G Hardy. Lemuel M. Hardy joined the church at Bear Creek and remained there until March 1854. Then for conveniency he and his wife took letters of dismission and joined the church at MEWBORN's Meeting House. He was chosen Deacon March, 1854 which place he filled to the satisfaction of the church to the time of his death which took place April 13th, 1863. He left a widow and five children and relatives, friends and the church to mourn their loss. Why should we mourn those that are gone and are prepared to go, for Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. (Copied from MEWBORN Church Books, Book 1, Page 76). {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Children of Temesia Ann2 MEWBORN and Lemuel MEWBORN Hardy IV were as follows:
Aldridge, son of Howell Aldridge and Mary Faircloth, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 13 Jul 1865 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). Nancy died on 8 Jan 1930 in Carteret County, North Carolina, at age 81 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). No issue.
Benjamin George HARDY Sr was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 13 Nov 1831 (Ibid.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). He married Mary MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Mar 1852 (Ibid.). Benjamin died on 8 Jun 1873 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 41 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. His tombstone gives his death date as 8 June 1873. OBITUARY OF BENJAMIN GEORGE HARDY The subject of this obituary was the son of Lemuel & Patsy Hardy: He was born Nov. 13th, 1831, and was married to Mary MEWBORN on the 23rd day of March 1852, and lived with her until April 19th, 1864 when she died. On the 3rd day of July 1864, he was married to Temesia A. Hardy, the widow of Lemuel M. Hardy, deceased; and lived with her till his death which took place the 8th day of June, 1873. He was received a member of the Old School Baptist Church at MEWBORN, August meeting 1852, and baptised by Elder Parrott MEWBORN. He was chosen Clerk of the church at September Meeting 1860, and Deacon June 1864, which offices he faithfully filled until he died. He was true to attend preaching and also a careful provider for his family. He was a kind and loving husband, a good and tender father, and obliging neighbor. He was apparently in good health on Saturday evening, taken to bed on Sunday morning and died very suddenly about 12 o'clock. He left a widow and six children, five stepchildren and many friends and other relatives to mourn their loss; but we hope that our loss is his eternal gain; therefore we mourn not as those who have no hope. And though I can never forget the object of my love, and though it was so hard to give him up, yet I try to be submissive to the will of the Lord, and hope that I can say with Job "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." We read: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth yea saieth the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. Oh! That we may all be prepared by grace through faith, to die the death of the righteous. "Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to His arms." Brother Gold, and all the Brethren and Sisters whom this may concern: Please remember me and my dear children in your prayers to Him who can temper the storm and protect the lamb with the lion, that He may take care of us, and save us by His grace, and finally bring us in that rest prepared for the people of God, where there will be no more sorrow, sickness, pain nor death, but all will be peace and joy forever. I remain as I hope, your sister in Christ. Temesia A. Hardy (Zion's Landmark dated July 15, 1873, page 135) BENJAMIN GEORGE HARDY Benjamin George Hardy, the second son of Lemuel Hardy and Patsy MEWBORN was born November 13th, 1831 and grew to be a good size man, about 6 feet tall. He married Mary MEWBORN on the 23rd day of March 1852, and lived happily until her death took place on the 19th day of April 1864. On the 3rd. day of July of the same year, 1864, he married Temesia Ann MEWBORN Hardy (his wife's sister and his brother, Lemuel MEWBORN Hardy's widow) and they lived happy until his death which took place on the 8th day of June 1873. He was received a member of the Old School Baptist Church at MEWBORN's Meeting House in Greene County, N. C. at their August Meeting, 1852, and was baptised by Elder Parrott MEWBORN (II), was chosen clerk of the church September meeting, 1860, and deacon of the church in June meeting, 1864. For further information of this sketch reference is to be had to the sketch written by Elder L. H. Hardy of his mother and the one written of his first wife, Mary MEWBORN. From MEWBORN family book kept by L. J. H. MEWBORN. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} There were no children of Temesia Ann2 MEWBORN and Benjamin George Hardy Sr.. 4. Rev. George2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 26 Dec 1824 (Ibid.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Nancy Louisa Hardy, daughter of Lemuel Hardy III and Martha (Patsy) MEWBORN, on 29 Feb 1848 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). George died on 3 Nov 1859 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 34 (Ibid.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - GEORGE MEWBORN George MEWBORN was the son of Elder Parrott MEWBORN II and Mary MEWBORN, whose maiden name was Aldridge, daughter of Drewry Aldridge and Edith Aldridge, whose maiden name was Hardy, daughter of Lemuel and Mary Hardy, whose maiden name was Sutton; these two were members of the Methodist Church. Drewry Aldridge, grandfather of the deceased, was the son of Drewry Aldridge and Mary Barrington. Parrott MEWBORN, father of the deceased, was the son of Parrott and Lydia MEWBORN, whose maiden name was Hardy, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Hardy, whose maiden name was Howell. Said Benjamin and Nancy Hardy were both members of the Primitive Baptist Church and held their membership with the church at Bear Creek, Lenoir County, to the time of their death. The said Parrott and Lydia MEWBORN, grand-parents to the deceased, were Primitive Baptists, and held their membership at the said Bear Creek Church, and the said Deacon Parrott MEWBORN was the son of George and Mary MEWBORN, whose maiden name was Parrott; and the said George MEWBORN's father came from England. His given name was Thomas and his wife's Eleanor. George MEWBORN, in memory of whom this is written, was born Dec. 26, 1824. He was a fine promising child, and in boyhood he was healthy, active, industrious, and ingenious, quick of comprehension and possessed great business and mercantile gifts; a good farmer and attended well to his stock of different kinds; a lover of good books and useful study, a good reader and mathematician, and as for his penmanship our church book shows very plain and also shows the careful manner in which he kept it. He was about five feet ten inches high, well formed and handsome man. He was married on the 29th day of February 1848 to Nancy L. Hardy, daughter of Lemuel and Patsy Hardy, and was received a member of the church at MEWBORN's Meeting House on the 23rd day of September 1850, and was baptized by the pastor (the writer), and was chosen clerk of said church in September 1851, and was chosen deacon of said church in September 1854, and for the past two years had commenced to preach and bid fair, under the blessings of God, to make an able and worthy minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His manner of preaching was plain, Doctrine sound and words correct and well spoken; a good disciplinarian, desiring the peace and happiness of the church; in this the pastor greatly feels his loss as well as his labors in the ministry. He was also much gifted in prayer, but "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord, our God. He calleth and His children must go home." George MEWBORN is gone and we are left to mourn, but not as those that have no hope. The Lord's people rest at his right hand, where they will suffer nor sorrow any more, and then their joys will never cease. He is their head, their love, their life, their joy, and their all is in Him and by Him. "Praise the Lord, all ye Heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost." He was separated from the mortal body November 3rd - just before sunset - 1859, aged 34 years, 10 months and 23 days. There is no indication of where this was from, but probably the MEWBORN Church Records. A copy was in the Bible of Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 174. Nancy Louisa HARDY was born on 22 Jan 1830 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Nancy died on 29 Nov 1866 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 36 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - NANCY L. MEWBORN Nancy L. MEWBORN, the widow of George MEWBORN was the daughter of Lemuel Hardy and Patsy, his wife, whose maiden name was MEWBORN and sister to Lemuel M. Hardy and Benj. G. Hardy. Sister MEWBORN was born in Greene County, NC June 22nd, 1830 and raised by her parents and married to George MEWBORN Feb 29th, 1848 and was received a member of the church at MEWBORN's Meeting House on the 27th of July 1855. She was a worthy member up to the time of her death which took place 29th July 1866. She left six children. Thus the Lord sees fit to take both parents sometimes from their little ones, but he is just as able to take care of the little ones as the old and Blessed be His Holy Name. We should be reconciled to His Will. Copied from MEWBORN Church Books, Book 1, pages 76-77. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Rev. George2 MEWBORN and Nancy Louisa Hardy all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
26 Feb 1874 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Annie died on 9 Oct 1924 at age 70 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. No Issue. Ima also gives her name as Patsy Annie so I am not sure which is correct. OBIT - Zion's Landmark, 15 February 1926, page 112 Patsy Annie MEWBORN Carter Annie MEWBORN Carter, daughter of Elder George MEWBORN and sister Nancy L. Hardy, was born September 14, 1854, and died October 9. 1924, her stay on earth being 70 years, one month, and 5 days. She was married on the 26th day of February, 1874 to George M. Carter. She united with the Primitive Baptist Church at MEWBORN's, Greene County, NC the second Sunday in July 1877 and lived a consistent member until death. Shortly after she joined the church she became afflicted and was an invalid all the remainder of her life, having to stay in bed most of the time, but attended her meetings as long as she was able and thereafter would inquire of the meetings, the church, the welfare of individual members, thus showing that her mind was with the church, if she could not attend. She read The Primitive Baptist papers more and took better care of them, I suppose than any member in the whole country. The brethern visited her from time to time in her afflictions and she always showed by her words and acts, that her mind was devoted to spiritual things; always asking about the welfare of her neighbors, kindred, and brethern, she would begin to talk of the goodness and mercies of the Lord and seemed to trust Him for all things. She had as clear understanding of the scriptures as any woman I ever talked with and would often relate her experience or a part of it concerning the scripture that was given her the day she joined the church, it being in part the language of Moses to the children of Israel in which he said, "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord for these Egyptians you see today will see no more forever." Although she was poor and afflicted as I have already mentioned she never lacked for food and raiment and was content with the same I feel to say she was "Rich in faith"; but before closing I feel to mention one more blessing she had and that was her good, kind, and affectionate husband, who in all the years of her affliction was ever by her to minister to her every need. Elder Joshua Eugene MEWBORN. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Twin to George Washington.
5. Joshua2 MEWBORN Sr. (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 18 Apr 1827 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible, in possession of Temesia Whitted Benton, Snow Hill, NC; a copy in the Collection of Ima Meworn.). He married Winifred Wooten, daughter of Thomas Wooten and Nancy (Louisa) Best, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 11 Oct 1853. Joshua died on 30 Oct 1907 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 80. His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is a drawing of Joshua and Winifred's home in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN as well as copies of pictures taken of them in their later years. Joshua enlisted in Greene County 1 August 1863 for the Civil War. Company F - 40th Regiment N. C. T. (3rd Regiment N.C. Artillary) - private. It appears he was ill during part of 1864 and was in the hospital at Smithfield, NC. JOSHUA MEWBORN Elder P. D. Gold Dear Brother: Brother Joshua (MEWBORN) fell to sleep this morning a little after 5 o'clock, after a long spell of sickness. His death was not unexpected. He has been a member of the church since 1850 with not a scratch against him. I feel the church has lost a bright and faithful member, but our temporary loss is his eternal gain. I guess an obituary notice will be prepared after awhile. Your brother, L. J. H. MEWBORN Remarks: yes, Brother Joshua MEWBORN was a solid man in trust and sincerity. He was an old-fashioned Baptist. This is a great thing to be. (P. D. G.) Page 164, Zion's Landmark, dated 2-15-1907. DEACON JOSHUA MEWBORN Deacon Joshua MEWBORN was the son of Elder Parrott and Mary MEWBORN, was born April 18th, 1827, and fell asleep on the morning of January 29th, 1907, making his stay here on earth four score years, less two months and nineteen days. Physically he was always delicate, not knowing what health was as many do. He was united in marriage to Miss Winifred Wooten on the 11th day of October, 1853, and of this union there were born eight living children, three sons and five daughters, one daughter died in infancy. He lived to see all the rest grown, and all married to good loving companions, except one, the youngest. Three of them were members of the same church he was, and all preceded him to the grave save two, a son and a daughter. He with his brother, George, united with the church on the 23rd day of September, 1850, at MEWBORN's meeting house, Greene County, N. C., and lived a faithful member until called to go home above, never missing a meeting unless prevented by sickness. There was not a scratch against him. He let no worldly matters come in between him and his church duties. He was a hard student for the truth laid down in the Bible. I have often found him all alone with his Bible in silent meditation of the revealed things of God. He was as well versed in the scriptures as most any one I knew of and loved to talk of them. He was chosen deacon of the church in September, 1865, said office he filled satisfactorily to the church and honor to himself. He was not only a deacon in name but a deacon in word and truth. At the September meeting, 1873, he was chosen clerk of the church and filled that office satisfactorily until 1884. He then resigned and this writer was chosen to succeed him. He leaves to mourn, two children, twenty-one grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, the church and a host of friends, and no enemies. At his request his grandsons, viz: William, Erastus, and Herbert Herring, J. Thomas Whitted, Noah and Titus MEWBORN were chosen pall-bearers. A large gathering of friends and neighbors assembled at the family burying place to pay their last sad respects to him. Just before he passed away he raised his hands and spoke as though he was speaking to someone and exclaimed, Jesus. He then laid his hands gently down, closed his eyes and fell gently to sleep so quickly and easy that those not looking at him could not tell it. None will miss his wise council more than the writer. I esteemed him a wise and noble councilor in church affairs. Surely a father in Israel is gone, he greatly desired to go and be with Jesus. He said this world had no attractions for him. He was always thankful it was as well with him as it was, and while he greatly desired to go, he was willing to abide the Lord's time. He had been confined to the house for a year or more. There was in his family beside himself, one deacon, a preacher, a magistrate, a lawyer, a doctor, and four school teachers. He was a faithful soldier in the late Civil War. I feel much more might be written of his noble qualities and the half not told. Read in conference, Saturday before the second Sunday in March, 1907, and ordered to be placed upon the church record and a copy sent to the Landmark for publication. T. B. Lancaster, Moderator Levi J. H. MEWBORN, Clerk Pages 236, 237, Zion's Landmark, dated 4-1-1907 Abstract of a Greene County Deed - Book 58, pages 189, Filed 19 Feb. 1907 12 November 1895 - Johsua MEWBORN to Winifred MEWBORN and John T. Whitted, all of Greene County - for natural love and affection which he bears his wife and grandson, and for $1.00 - conveys a parcel of land lying in the County of Greene adj the lands of James A. Herring, Fanny Whitted, Zebedee Mitchell and others. After the death of said Joshua to the said Winifred for her life and after her death to John T. Whitted and his heirs. Wit: L. J. H. MEWBORN, Jason Township Abstract of a Greene County Deed - Book 58, pages 188 - Filed 19 Feb. 1907 12 November 1895 - Joshua MEWBORN to Winifred MEWBORN and Joshua Parrott MEWBORN, all of Greene County, NC - in considerataion of natural love and affection which he bears to his wife and son and $1.00 --- conveys to said Winifred and Joshua Parrott MEWBORN a parcel lying in the County of Greene adj to the lands of Fanny Whitted, Netty Bunn and John M. MEWBORN and others --- dividing line between Joshua MEWBORN and Netty Bunn, to John M. MEWBORN's corner, to dividing line between Joshua and John M. MEWBORN, to dividing line between Joshua MEWBORN and Fanny Whitted ---- reserving to said Joshua MEWBORN for his life and after his death to his wife, Winifred's, life then to his son Joshua Parrott MEWBORN. Acknowledged by L. J. H. MEWBORN, JP. _ Winifred WOOTEN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 17 Apr 1831 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.). Winifred died on 25 Jan 1903 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 71. Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is extensive information on the early Wooten Family in the book that is devoted to Joshua and Winifred and their family. WINNIFORD MEWBORN Obituary of Winniford MEWBORN, wife of Joshua MEWBORN, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Wootten, was borned Sunday, April 17, 1831, and died Sunday morning without a struggle Jan. 25, 1903, making her pilgrimage here 71 years 9 months and 8 days. She was married to the writer Tuesday, October 11, 1853. Of this union eight living children was borned. She lived to see all grown but one which died in infancy and all married but the youngest. She leaves a husband, two children, twenty-four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one sister, with a host of relatives, friends and the church to mourn their lost. She had in her family at one time a preacher, two deacons, a magistrate, a lawyer, a doctor and four school teachers. She offered to the Primitive Baptist Church Sunday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1853 and was received at MEWBORN's meeting house in Greene County, N. C. and was baptized by Elder Parrott MEWBORN, Sr. She was a faithful member over fifty years. Not a charge was ever brought against her. She attended her meetings faithfully when not providentially hindered. She was a good wife, indulgent mother and a good neighbor. I don't believe she had an enemy. Why do we mourn departing friends. Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends. To call them to his arms. Feb. 24, 1903, Joshua MEWBORN, Snow Hill, N. C. R.F.D. # 4 Pages 190-191, Zion's Landmark, dated 3-1-1903. _ Children of Joshua2 MEWBORN Sr. and Winifred Wooten all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
1890 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). George died on 1 Oct 1891 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 25 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. They were cousins. No issue. There is a copy of an old photo of George in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. There are a number of letters in the Collection from George, some when he was in medical school at UNVA and several to his sister, Eugine. Space does not permit a copy of all those letters. Stantonsburg, NC Oct. 24, 1890 Dear Eugine, I received your letter last Wednesday and was glad to hear from you but sorry to hear of the sickness. I enclose a letter to Dr. W. L. Jones of Atlanta Constitution. I write in Papa's name, if he does not object to using his name, ask him to have it mailed. The mule belongs to Mr. Barnes, the man I am boarding with and he wishes to know what to do for her. No one up here takes the Constitution, so he got me to write in Papa's name, if Papa does not care. If he objects do not mail the letter. he can read it and see if he cares not to have it sent. If he sends it, when the answer comes out in the Constitution, clip it out and send it to me. Notice every week for it. My horse was very sick last night. She had the colic. I drenched her with castor oil, laudanum, and spirit of turpentine which promptly relieved her. I would give further particulars but since I started writing the letter tonight, I have been sent for to see a patient about a mile from the village. After getting back now it is so late that I want to go to bed so I make it shorter than I otherwise would, it being now nearly 2 o'clock. I would wait and write more tomorrow but I want to send it off in the morning. There has been a good deal of sickness here for the last week or two. There will be political speaking here tomorrow by the County candidates. Dr. Peacock has decided not to locate here, so I will make permanent arrangememnts about the office which I am in now. I have made arrangements with a man to furnish me with wood enough for the winter on his account. He has brought me one load. Write, your brother George. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Bible.). Evelyn died on 20 Apr 1965 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 90 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Unmarried, but appears to have been greatly loved by her family given the number of letters written to her. Eugine wrote down a list of all the descendants of Joshua and Winifred which can be found in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. She went by the name of Evelyn Eugine MEWBORN. EVELYN (Ebbie) EUGINE MEWBORN Evelyn (Ebbie) Eugine MEWBORN was born June 4, 1874, and passed away at her home, near Snow Hill, N. C., where she had resided for more than ninety years on April 20, 1965. She was the youngest of ten children, and was the daughter of Joshua and Winifred Wooten MEWBORN. She united with the Church of MEWBORN's on the second Sunday in December 1897, and was baptized with her cousin. Lela MEWBORN, on the following Friday by Elder John W. Gardner, who was pastor of the church at that time, with a large crowd witnessing same. She was the oldest in membership as well as in age in the church at the time of her death. Her life was inspiring and helpful to the people in her community. She was blessed with the gift of knowing how to entertain people of all ages, and she was always teaching in her everyday life the better way. She took several orphaned girls into her home, trained them and sent them to school. She boarded many teachers of the local public school, and gave her services freely in the civic affairs of her community and county, as well as for the betterment of education. She was reared with her parent's orphaned grandson, John Thomas Whitted, who was about the same age, in her parent's home. This grandson and she lived in the home with these parents and cared for them until their deaths. After her month's death, she took the place of a grandmother. When Agnes Potts Whitted, died on Sept. 27, 1914, she reared his four children, namely, Willie, Temesia, Winnie and William, as her own. Some of them lived with her at different intervals during her life. By settlement her home became the portion of Temesia Whitted Benton, and her husband, William Benton. They kept her in their home and cared for her as long as she lived. So, she died at the same home site where she was born after ninety years and some months. When she was feeble the other children came and helped and she appreciated their help. She seemed generally happy and contented and appreciated and enjoyed the beauties of nature, the beautiful sunsets and flowers, the upkeep and improvement of the home and its surroundings as well as keeping the church building and its surroundings clean, the latter which she cared for many years. She was blest to be able to attend her church meetings for many, many years as the record will show. She read and enjoyed the Zion's Landmark practically all of her life. She especially enjoyed hearing people sing, and in her younger years she managed to get a teacher to go to the different churches two days to the week in the summer and this teacher taught the rudiments of music and singing to the children in the communities. The effect of this influence is seen until this day. When I could see how she was cared for by those who were reared in her home, I was reminded of the dear family ties which are used in the scriptures. Such explains to our finite minds the meaning of the love of God, and of the Last commandment, "Little Children Love One Another." I feel to say in closing that her life may be compared to a shock of corn, being fully ripe and ready for harvest, blessed with the fruits of the spirit, has she laid down this mortal life, awaiting the time when the Lord shall gather the precious grain, when the mortality of His saints shall put on immortality, to live with Him forever. Her last rites were conducted in MEWBORN's Church, by Elder T. F. Adams and Elder J. M. MEWBORN, her grandnephew, the latter in the absence of her pastor and nephew, Elder J. E. MEWBORN, who could not attend because of illness. Her grandnephew's remarks were based on Hebrews 11:13, 14, which were appropriate for the occasion. Her remains were interred in the family burial plot with her parents. With pleasant memories have I written these words. Her niece, Eula V. MEWBORN Zion's Landmark dated 11-15-1965, pages 15-16 OBIT - The News and Observer - Snow Hill - MISS EBBIE E. MEWBORN - Miss Ebbie Eugine MEWBORN, 90, Route 3 Snow Hill, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 pm at the MEWBORN Primitive Baptist Church where she had been a member 72 years, by elder J. M. MEWBORN and elder T. F. Adams of Willow Springs. Burial will be in the MEWBORN cemetery. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} . 6. Nancy2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 18 Jul 1829 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible, 1855. (Miller, Orton and Muligan, New York); Dobbs County Bible Records, by William L. Murphy.) (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). She married John Parrott Gray, son of Parrott MEWBORN Gray and Nancy Sugg, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 Aug 1856 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). Nancy died on 4 May 1864 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 34 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. THE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST, Vol 26, p 125 - Raleigh, NC, July 30, 1864, No 8. NANCY MEWBORN GRAY Died at her mother's in Greene County, NC, Mrs. Nancy Gray, the wife of John P., Gray, and daughter of Parrott and Mary MEWBORN, his wife, on the 4th of May, 1862, after about eight weeks illness of ersyipelas and typhoid fever - although her suffering was great she was not confined to her bed but about two weeks before death. She was born in Greene County, NC on the 18th of July, 1829. She was in her thirty fifth year. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church at MEWBORN's on Saturday before the third Sunday in September, 1852, and was baptized by Elder Parrott MEWBORN, who was pastor of the church, and remained with that church until her death. She was married to John P. Gray the 31 day of August, 1856. She had not seen her husband in about sixteen months, he being off in service, and her death took place at the time the battles were raging so in Virginia; he could not come home to see her in her illness. He appeared to be her whole study while in her sickness. I think they were as loving a couple as I ever saw. Mrs. Gray was a pious and orderly member of the Primitive Baptist church for twelve years and it may be truly said a sister in Israel has fallen. Thus has Mrs. Gray passed from the midst of her family and friends, doubtless lamented by the church of which she was a member, and all who were acquainted with her; leaving behind a husband and relatives to lament their loss. But their loss is her everlasting gain. May our Heavenly Father sanctify this afflictive dispensation for the benefit of the dear family, and kindly guide them through this life, to meet the beloved, deceased, to enjoy with her the blessings of heaven in the presence of God. There those who meet shall part no more, and those long parted meet again. Write, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, henceforth," etc. A friend NANCY MEWBORN GRAY Nancy MEWBORN, the second daughter of Parrott MEWBORN II and Mary Aldridge, was born July 18th, 1829. She was healthy and grew to be a good size woman, weighing about 160 pounds and of good form in her deportment, she was as near blameless, as most people. She was industrous, always ready and willing to do her duty and bear her part of the burden of life at the spinning wheel, or in the loom, she was a good hand with the needles and a good tailer. She learned the tailoring trade, to cut and fit. She believed in working herself and those around her did not eat idle bread. She was united in marriage to John Parrott Gray on the 31st of August, 1856, and the 15th birthday of the writer. They had one child that lived to be about two years old. She was a bright, loving, child. Nancy MEWBORN Gray united with the church at MEWBORN's Meeting House, Greene County, NC on Saturday before the third Sunday in September, 1851, and was baptised by her father, who was the pastor of the church, and remained a consistent member until called to go home, to be with her Blessed Redeemer on the 4th day of May, 1864. She died while the battles were raging around Richmond and Petersburg, so her husband could not come home to see her in her last sickness. He had not seen her in about 15 months. From the MEWBORN family records kept by the late L. J. H. MEWBORN - copy now in the NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} John Parrott GRAY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 8 Feb 1837 (Ibid.) (John Gray Family Bible, in possession of Mrs. Christine Gray Smith.). He married Edith Drewry MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Feb 1865 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). John died on 31 Aug 1896 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 59 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is a copy of the John Parrott Gray Bible in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. The Bible was in the possession of Annie A. Turnage in 1988, but I am not certain where it is in 1999. CSA. Private - enlisted at age 24 - 7 October 1861 and joined for duty in Lenoir Co on 25 Nov 1861 for 12 months service. Present or accounted for through 1864, being detached to serve in the trenches since 28 May 1864 because he did not have a horse. Collection of Ima MEWBORN THE HOLY BIBLE; CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS: TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL TONGUES: AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED: WITH MARGINAL READINGS, REFERENCES AND CHRONOLOGICAL DATES. AUBURN: WILLIAM J. MOSES, AND MILLER, ORTON & MULLIGAN. NEW YORK: MILLER, ORTON & MULLIGNA, 25 PARK ROW 1855 (photo)Copied by Helen T. Beaman June 10, 1988 (Bible in possession of Annie A. Turnage) Snow Hill, NC John Parrott GRAY Family Record Marriages: By Wm R.(?) Croom John P. GRAY to Nancy MEWBORN fifth Sunday in August 31st A.D. 1856 John Parrott GRAY and Edith Ann MEWBORN were married by Dr. Jones Esqr. on Thursday 3 o'clock pm February 23rd 1865 (printed above "Ann" is "Drewry" and the date 1801 Bible IEM is printed just to the right of the same name.) Mary Ava GRAY and Henry Turnage was married on May 8th 1889-J._.W. Sugg J P officiating Births John P GRAY son Parrott and Nancy his wife was borned February the 8th 1837 Edith Ann MEWBORN was born the 12th day of October 1836 Nancy GRAY daughter of Parrott MEWBORNE and Mary his wife was borned July the 18th 1829 Nancy Parrott GRAY the daughter of John P. GRAY and Nancy his wife was borned May the 14th 1861 Lydia E. HARDY daughter of B.G. and Mary HARDY was borne March 25th 1861 Felix Tiberias GRAY son of John P. and Edith A. GRAY was borned April 28th 1866 Huldah Arrenie GRAY son of John P. and Edith his mother was born Nov. 16th 1867 Eusebius Cornelius GRAY son of John P. and Edith A. GRAY was borned June 20th 1869 Mary Ava GRAY was borned May 22nd. 1871 Joseph Jones GRAY was borned Sept the 30th 1874 Edith Leone GRAY was born Sept 19th. 1877 Reetho Gold TURNAGE son of N.H. and M. Ava TURNAGE was borned Feb 27h 1891 Emma Gertrude TURNAGE daughter of N. H. and M. A. TURNAGE was born 25th day of November 1892 Joseph Lester TURNAGE son of N. H. and M. A. TURNAGE was born 22nd day of March 1895 Deaths Nancy Parrott GRAY daughter of John P. and Nancy GRAY died June 11th 1863 aged 2 years and 28 days Nancy GRAY wife of John P. GRAY died May the 4th 1864- aged 34 years 9 months and 26 days Huldah Arrenie GRAY died June the 3rd 1871 aged 3 years 6 months 18 days Lydia E. FERRILL wife of S. D. FERRILL and daughter of B. G. and Mary HARDY died July 31st 1882 Eusebius Cornelius GRAY died April 4th 1890 age 20 years 9 months and 14 days John P. GRAY died the 31st day of August 1896. Aged 59 years 6 months and 23 days. Births John GRAY was borned October the third day in the year our Lord A.D. 1786 Parrott M. Gray son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned December the 15 1808 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned the 26th of May 18__ (?, the ink is smudged) Lydia GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned July 26th 1813 William GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned October the 15th 1815 Juliann GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned May third 1817 George Mewboorn GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith GRAY his wife was borned December the 8th 1820 Edithann GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned on April 1st 1823 John GRAY son of John GRAY was and Edith his wife was borned May 14-1825 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned 21st of Sept 1828 Deaths John GRAY, the son of John and Elizabeth GRAY died August 16, 1842 Edith GRAY wife of John GRAY dide (died) August 12th- 1844 Parrott M. GRAY died November 22, 1838 Elizabeth GRAY died July 22, 1827 Mary Ann GRAY wife of William GRAY dide (died) __ the 31- 1861 Mary An Lavina GRAY dide (died) No. the 11 1862 Thomas M. GRAY dide (died) July th 26, 1864 Elizabeth MEWBORN GRAY dide (died) Oct th 17th 1884 unreadable unreadable Mary Ann Elizabeth dide (died) July th 16(? ink smudged), 1881 M_____ Cornelius died (died) May th 28-1888 Elsy Sutton(?) Col. Dide (died) November the third 1896 age 66 years old Marriages (although the title of the page is marriages, it contained births) John GRAY was borned Oct the third day in the year of our Lord A.D. 1786 Parrott M. GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned December the 15- 1808 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned the __ May 26-1810 (unreadable on the other side of the page under marriages) Births Nancy C. GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned 23 of April 1831 John GRAY son of Parrott M. and Nancy his wife was borned February the 8- 1837 Edith GRAY daughter of Parrott Mewboorn and Lidea Mewboorn was born September the 7th A.D. 1791 the wife of John Gray William GRAY sonof John GRAY died the 6th day of June 1901 Births John P. Gray sone (son) of William GRAY an Maryan his wife was bornd November the 12 1837 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Febuary th 1-1839 Parrott M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wif was bornd February th 9-1841 Wm. T. GRAY son of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd July the 24 1843 George. M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Feb the 12 1846 Thomas M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd June the 28 1848 Bennet Francis GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was July 26 1849 Thomas Woodly GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Feb th 5 1852 Cornelius GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife wa bornd March th 30 1854 James, __er, GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Jan__ th 4 1857 Mary Ann Lavina GRAY daughter of Wm GRAY and Mary his wife was bornd November 16, 1860. _ _ Children of Nancy2 MEWBORN and John Parrott Gray were:
Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. THE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST - VOL. 26, No. 6, pp 93-94, B. Temple, editor, J. A. Temple, printer. Raleigh, NC June 25, 1864 Lenoir, Institute, NC Dear Brother Temple, If I may be worthy of using the appellation of brother - you will please publish the biographical sketch of my little daughter, Nancy Parrott Gray, daughter of John P. Gray and Nancy, his wife. She was born May the 14th, 1861, and departed this life, June the 11th, 1863. Her age was two years and twenty eight days. She was taken the first of June with a violent fever, and suffered abundance. In the sickeness she was a nice child, and loved by all who knew her. But she has gone home to Him that loved her better than we did, for the Savior said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God." If such little children are not happy, how shall a poor sinner as I ever be? She was the object of my life, but the Lord gave and the Lord taketh away and blessed be His good and holy name. I had started with her and my father, Parrott MEWBORN, to see her father, when she was taken sick. We got to our beloved sister Hardy's where she was taken quite ill, and we had to stay there, where we were entertained with all kindness. I hope the Lord will be with sister Hardy and family and bless them in all things. Her father had not seen her in nearly five months before she was called home, and then could not be granted the privilege to see her in her sickness. It is hard to part with all the child we have, but we desire to be resigned to our Master's will, for He knows best. The little babe is gone to rest, To reign with God for ever blest. Its little tongue will always praise A Saviour's love and redeeming grace. Brother Temple, remember me and my dear husband, and brothers in your prayers who are now scattered over the world. I have not seen my husband since the 22nd of January, 1863. He is at Charleston. Brother Temple, please correct all mistakes and give this a place in your columns, if it is worthy of a place in them; if not, lay it by. Nancy Gray. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ 7. Mary2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 11 Mar 1832 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.) (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). She married Benjamin George Hardy Sr., son of Lemuel Hardy III and Martha (Patsy) MEWBORN, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Mar 1852 (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). Mary died on 19 Apr 1864 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 32 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. MARY MEWBORN HARDY Mary MEWBORN, the third daughter and fifth child of Parrott MEWBORN II and Mary Aldridge was born March 11, 1832, the same day as her grandfather, was born. She grew up with her brothers and sisters to be medium size, weighing about 115 to 120 pounds, and was united in marriage on the 23rd. day of March to her cousin, Benjamin George Hardy, and was blessed with a reasonable portion of this world's goods by heirship. They lived happily together upon their farm until just before the breaking out of the Civil War. They then sold their farm with the expectation of investing the proceeds into another farm, but they failed in making the purchase and invested the money in Confederate States bonds and lost all. She with her husband professed a hope in the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and were received as members of the church at MEWBORN's Meeting House on Saturday before the third Sunday in August, 1852, and were baptised by her father, who was pastor of the church. She remained a faithful member, always filling her seat if not providentially prevented, until called to go home to be with her Redeemer which took place on the 19th day of April 1864. She left six children, three sons and three daughters, namely: Mary MEWBORN Hardy married Jesse Leonidas MEWBORN, Benjamin George Hardy Jr. married Mary E. Simpkins, Nancy Lemuel Hardy married Elder John Riley Rowe, Lydia Unity Hardy married Sam Ferrell, Drewry Hardy married Salome Gaskin (1st.), married a widow, Nancy Jones (2nd.) whose maiden name was Aldridge, married Mary Bennett (3rd.) whose maiden name was Gaton, Levi married Rosemond Jones, there is now one daughter and two sons. Mary, Drewry, Levi, Benjamin, and Nancy were Primitive Baptist, except Drewry who is a Methodist Episcopal. The others made no profession. From MEWBORN family book kept by L. J. H. MEWBORN Obituary of MARY HARDY She was the daughter of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and Mary, his wife. She was born in Greene County, North Carolina on the 11th day of March 1832 and was married to Benjamin G. Hardy 1852. In the same year 1852 she and her husband were received members of the church at MEWBORN Meeting House and were baptized by Elder Parrott MEWBORN. She was a faithful member and a firm believer in Christ up to the time of her death which took place in the year April 19, 1864. She left a husband and six children, mother and father, brothers and sisters, relations and friends. We are told she died happy therefore we should not mourn for those who have gone to rest. Copied from MEWBORN Church Books, Book 1, Page 72. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Benjamin George HARDY Sr was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 13 Nov 1831 (Ibid.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). He married Temesia Ann MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Jul 1864 (Ibid.). Benjamin died on 8 Jun 1873 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 41 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. His tombstone gives his death date as 8 June 1873. OBITUARY OF BENJAMIN GEORGE HARDY The subject of this obituary was the son of Lemuel & Patsy Hardy: He was born Nov. 13th, 1831, and was married to Mary MEWBORN on the 23rd day of March 1852, and lived with her until April 19th, 1864 when she died. On the 3rd day of July 1864, he was married to Temesia A. Hardy, the widow of Lemuel M. Hardy, deceased; and lived with her till his death which took place the 8th day of June, 1873. He was received a member of the Old School Baptist Church at MEWBORN, August meeting 1852, and baptised by Elder Parrott MEWBORN. He was chosen Clerk of the church at September Meeting 1860, and Deacon June 1864, which offices he faithfully filled until he died. He was true to attend preaching and also a careful provider for his family. He was a kind and loving husband, a good and tender father, and obliging neighbor. He was apparently in good health on Saturday evening, taken to bed on Sunday morning and died very suddenly about 12 o'clock. He left a widow and six children, five stepchildren and many friends and other relatives to mourn their loss; but we hope that our loss is his eternal gain; therefore we mourn not as those who have no hope. And though I can never forget the object of my love, and though it was so hard to give him up, yet I try to be submissive to the will of the Lord, and hope that I can say with Job "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." We read: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth yea saieth the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. Oh! That we may all be prepared by grace through faith, to die the death of the righteous. "Why do we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to His arms." Brother Gold, and all the Brethren and Sisters whom this may concern: Please remember me and my dear children in your prayers to Him who can temper the storm and protect the lamb with the lion, that He may take care of us, and save us by His grace, and finally bring us in that rest prepared for the people of God, where there will be no more sorrow, sickness, pain nor death, but all will be peace and joy forever. I remain as I hope, your sister in Christ. Temesia A. Hardy (Zion's Landmark dated July 15, 1873, page 135) BENJAMIN GEORGE HARDY Benjamin George Hardy, the second son of Lemuel Hardy and Patsy MEWBORN was born November 13th, 1831 and grew to be a good size man, about 6 feet tall. He married Mary MEWBORN on the 23rd day of March 1852, and lived happily until her death took place on the 19th day of April 1864. On the 3rd. day of July of the same year, 1864, he married Temesia Ann MEWBORN Hardy (his wife's sister and his brother, Lemuel MEWBORN Hardy's widow) and they lived happy until his death which took place on the 8th day of June 1873. He was received a member of the Old School Baptist Church at MEWBORN's Meeting House in Greene County, N. C. at their August Meeting, 1852, and was baptised by Elder Parrott MEWBORN (II), was chosen clerk of the church September meeting, 1860, and deacon of the church in June meeting, 1864. For further information of this sketch reference is to be had to the sketch written by Elder L. H. Hardy of his mother and the one written of his first wife, Mary MEWBORN. From MEWBORN family book kept by L. J. H. MEWBORN. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Mary2 MEWBORN and Benjamin George Hardy Sr. all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
I have conflicting information on her.
8. Rev. Parrott2 MEWBORN III (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 21 Aug 1834 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN family group sheet, by Joseph Parrott MEWBORN with Ima Eula MEWBORN and Stella MEWBORN, Savannah, Georgia.) (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Laney Jane Hardy, daughter of William Edwards Hardy and Rosa Ellen Edwards, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 14 Nov 1865 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible, Printed in New York in 1844. Mrs. James Lewis in 1960; copy in "Dobbs County, North Carolina Bible Records, Vol 1" by William L. Murphy, Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina.). He married Winifred (Billy) Hardy, daughter of William Edwards Hardy and Rosa Ellen Edwards, on 7 May 1878 ( Lenoir County Heritage Book.) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). Parrott died on 15 Apr 1881 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 46 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). CSA. There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 175 OBIT - Obituary of ELDER PARROTT MEWBORN He was the son of Elder Parrott and Mary MEWBORN. He was born August 21st, 1834. He suffered a great deal from afflictions when a child. He had three spells of dropsey, one while a child, one during the late war, one about four years ago; also the heart disease. He was twice married, first time to Miss Lany Hardy in the fall of 1865. She bore him six children, four sons and two daughters. His first wife died in June 1876. He was again married to Miss Winnie (Billy) Hardy, sister to his first wife, who bore him one child, a daughter. Both of his wives and two sons preceded him to the grave. He died on Friday 15th of April 1881. This Friday is called Good Friday, a part of the Christian Church in memory of the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ. He was like the rest of Adam's race, a sinnerly nature and by practice it pleased the Lord to open his blind eyes and cause him to see himself a sinner. He had a deep conviction and a plain deliverance. He joined the church on Saturday before the second Sunday in July 1868 and was baptised by Elder T. W. Wells. After a little while he had impressions to speak in public in the way of preaching. He made his impressions known to the church. The church granted him the privilege of exercising his gift on Saturday before the second Sunday in June. After the church heard him and other churches heard him and approved of him, the church called for his ordination which took place the second Sunday in Sept. 1873 at the July meeting. The church called on him to take the pastoral care but he did not accept. In March 1875 the church called on him again and he accepted the call. His manner of preaching was plain and experimental showing the difference between the law and the gospel works and grace. He desired to know his master's will and grace to perform it. His sufferings were great in his last illness. He was heard to say several times that he was not afraid to be dead but he dreaded death, that is, the sting of death. He had a hope in Christ beyound the grave and Christ was his only hope. He said his troubles would all end in this world. I cannot express my feelings any better than the 642 hymn has. MEWBORN Church Records - Book 1, pages 101 - 102 Also found in ZION'S LANDMARK - 15 January 1882 - page 40. Written by D. A. MEWBORN. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Laney Jane HARDY was born on 9 May 1845 (Ibid.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). Laney died on 28 May 1876 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 31 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). Children of Rev. Parrott2 MEWBORN III and Laney Jane Hardy were as follows:
Winifred (Billy) HARDY was born on 15 Feb 1854 (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). Winifred died. Children of Rev. Parrott2 MEWBORN III and Winifred (Billy) Hardy were:
9. Edith Drewry2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 12 Oct 1836 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.) (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). She married John Parrott Gray, son of Parrott MEWBORN Gray and Nancy Sugg, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Feb 1865 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). Edith died on 2 Mar 1915 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 78 (Mary Louise Kilpatrick., Greene County Cemetery Records.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. EDITH DREWRY MEWBORN GRAY Edith Drewry MEWBORN, the fourth daughter and seventh child of Parrott MEWBORN II and Mary Aldridge was born October 12th, 1836. She grew to be a good size woman weighing bout 150 pounds, though she was a little on the stout side, she possessed a good jovial, smooth, nature. She was blest with a good common English Education. After the Civil War broke out and her brothers had to go to the army, she with her younger sisters had to help their aged father look after the feeding and careing for the stock and the farm until their father's death. Then this duty fell heavily upon them, there being no white person on the farm except themselves and their mother. On the 23 day of February, 1865, she was united in marriage to her brother-in-law John Parrott Gray, and remained at the old home place with the family that year. She, with her husband, went the next year to his home. They lived happy together until his death. He was one of the best men I ever saw. He had no enemies, no one could say anything against him. They had six children, as to age: Felix T. Gray married Mary Harrison, and they have three children, Huldah Gray died in girlhood, Eusebius C. Gray died in boyhood, Mary Ava Gray married Noah Henry Turnage and they had many children, Joseph J. Gray mrried Pearl Mitchell - they have one child that died in infancy, Edith Leone Gray married Noah Ulysis MEWBORN - they have two children. Edith Ann MEWBORN Gray nor any of her children have ever made any profession of religion though they are of Baptist beliefs. Felix T. Gray has joined the Free Will Baptist since writing the foregoing. Edith Ann MEWBORN Gray died during the spring of 1915. From the MEWBORN family records kept by the late L. J. H. MEWBORN - copy now in NC State Archives, Raleigh, NC. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} John Parrott GRAY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 8 Feb 1837 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.) (John Gray Family Bible.). He married Nancy MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 Aug 1856 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). John died on 31 Aug 1896 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 59 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is a copy of the John Parrott Gray Bible in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. The Bible was in the possession of Annie A. Turnage in 1988, but I am not certain where it is in 1999. CSA. Private - enlisted at age 24 - 7 October 1861 and joined for duty in Lenoir Co on 25 Nov 1861 for 12 months service. Present or accounted for through 1864, being detached to serve in the trenches since 28 May 1864 because he did not have a horse. Collection of Ima MEWBORN THE HOLY BIBLE; CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS: TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL TONGUES: AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED: WITH MARGINAL READINGS, REFERENCES AND CHRONOLOGICAL DATES. AUBURN: WILLIAM J. MOSES, AND MILLER, ORTON & MULLIGAN. NEW YORK: MILLER, ORTON & MULLIGNA, 25 PARK ROW 1855 (photo)Copied by Helen T. Beaman June 10, 1988 (Bible in possession of Annie A. Turnage) Snow Hill, NC John Parrott GRAY Family Record Marriages: By Wm R.(?) Croom John P. GRAY to Nancy MEWBORN fifth Sunday in August 31st A.D. 1856 John Parrott GRAY and Edith Ann MEWBORN were married by Dr. Jones Esqr. on Thursday 3 o'clock pm February 23rd 1865 (printed above "Ann" is "Drewry" and the date 1801 Bible IEM is printed just to the right of the same name.) Mary Ava GRAY and Henry Turnage was married on May 8th 1889-J._.W. Sugg J P officiating Births John P GRAY son Parrott and Nancy his wife was borned February the 8th 1837 Edith Ann MEWBORN was born the 12th day of October 1836 Nancy GRAY daughter of Parrott MEWBORNE and Mary his wife was borned July the 18th 1829 Nancy Parrott GRAY the daughter of John P. GRAY and Nancy his wife was borned May the 14th 1861 Lydia E. HARDY daughter of B.G. and Mary HARDY was borne March 25th 1861 Felix Tiberias GRAY son of John P. and Edith A. GRAY was borned April 28th 1866 Huldah Arrenie GRAY son of John P. and Edith his mother was born Nov. 16th 1867 Eusebius Cornelius GRAY son of John P. and Edith A. GRAY was borned June 20th 1869 Mary Ava GRAY was borned May 22nd. 1871 Joseph Jones GRAY was borned Sept the 30th 1874 Edith Leone GRAY was born Sept 19th. 1877 Reetho Gold TURNAGE son of N.H. and M. Ava TURNAGE was borned Feb 27h 1891 Emma Gertrude TURNAGE daughter of N. H. and M. A. TURNAGE was born 25th day of November 1892 Joseph Lester TURNAGE son of N. H. and M. A. TURNAGE was born 22nd day of March 1895 Deaths Nancy Parrott GRAY daughter of John P. and Nancy GRAY died June 11th 1863 aged 2 years and 28 days Nancy GRAY wife of John P. GRAY died May the 4th 1864- aged 34 years 9 months and 26 days Huldah Arrenie GRAY died June the 3rd 1871 aged 3 years 6 months 18 days Lydia E. FERRILL wife of S. D. FERRILL and daughter of B. G. and Mary HARDY died July 31st 1882 Eusebius Cornelius GRAY died April 4th 1890 age 20 years 9 months and 14 days John P. GRAY died the 31st day of August 1896. Aged 59 years 6 months and 23 days. Births John GRAY was borned October the third day in the year our Lord A.D. 1786 Parrott M. Gray son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned December the 15 1808 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned the 26th of May 18__ (?, the ink is smudged) Lydia GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned July 26th 1813 William GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned October the 15th 1815 Juliann GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned May third 1817 George Mewboorn GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith GRAY his wife was borned December the 8th 1820 Edithann GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned on April 1st 1823 John GRAY son of John GRAY was and Edith his wife was borned May 14-1825 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned 21st of Sept 1828 Deaths John GRAY, the son of John and Elizabeth GRAY died August 16, 1842 Edith GRAY wife of John GRAY dide (died) August 12th- 1844 Parrott M. GRAY died November 22, 1838 Elizabeth GRAY died July 22, 1827 Mary Ann GRAY wife of William GRAY dide (died) __ the 31- 1861 Mary An Lavina GRAY dide (died) No. the 11 1862 Thomas M. GRAY dide (died) July th 26, 1864 Elizabeth MEWBORN GRAY dide (died) Oct th 17th 1884 unreadable unreadable Mary Ann Elizabeth dide (died) July th 16(? ink smudged), 1881 M_____ Cornelius died (died) May th 28-1888 Elsy Sutton(?) Col. Dide (died) November the third 1896 age 66 years old Marriages (although the title of the page is marriages, it contained births) John GRAY was borned Oct the third day in the year of our Lord A.D. 1786 Parrott M. GRAY son of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned December the 15- 1808 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned the __ May 26-1810 (unreadable on the other side of the page under marriages) Births Nancy C. GRAY daughter of John GRAY and Edith his wife was borned 23 of April 1831 John GRAY son of Parrott M. and Nancy his wife was borned February the 8- 1837 Edith GRAY daughter of Parrott Mewboorn and Lidea Mewboorn was born September the 7th A.D. 1791 the wife of John Gray William GRAY sonof John GRAY died the 6th day of June 1901 Births John P. Gray sone (son) of William GRAY an Maryan his wife was bornd November the 12 1837 Elizabeth GRAY daughter of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Febuary th 1-1839 Parrott M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wif was bornd February th 9-1841 Wm. T. GRAY son of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd July the 24 1843 George. M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Feb the 12 1846 Thomas M. GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd June the 28 1848 Bennet Francis GRAY sone of Wm. GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was July 26 1849 Thomas Woodly GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Feb th 5 1852 Cornelius GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife wa bornd March th 30 1854 James, __er, GRAY sone of Wm GRAY and Mary Ann his wife was bornd Jan__ th 4 1857 Mary Ann Lavina GRAY daughter of Wm GRAY and Mary his wife was bornd November 16, 1860. _ _ Children of Edith Drewry2 MEWBORN and John Parrott Gray all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Stone gives death date as 1895.
10. Drewry Aldridge2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 14 Jun 1840 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Drewry A. MEWBORN Family Bible #2, (Robert Sears, NY); Dobbs County Bible Records, by William L. Murphy.). He married Peninah Adeline Dixon, daughter of Richard Dixon and Mary Barrington Sugg, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 17 Jan 1867 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1, (Monarch Book Company); Dobbs County, North Carolina, Bible Records, Vol 5" by William L. Murphy.). Drewry died on 9 May 1928 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 87. This family lived on Tyson's Marsh about four miles southwest of Snow Hill in Carr's Township. Drewry was ordained a Primitive Baptist minister. He joined the Confederate Army 31 May 1862 and was taken prisioner and remained at the prison at Point Lookout, Va. until the war was over. Information from Ima MEWBORN There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 175 Elder Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN of Farmville, NC was born June 14, 1840. He is a son of Elder Parrott MEWBORN, was raised on a farm, and as a boy acquired a love, and a habit of reading. As advantages of school were limited he found that his studious habits were the foundation of his acquisition of knowledge in future life. He served as a private in the War between the States when not disabled and in 1867 was married to Miss Peninah Adeline Dixon. From a boy he had a feeling that he would one day become a preacher and set about to get religion. But in this he failed for the Lord showed him his sinful nature and utter helples condition, and in November, 1872, he united with the Meadow Church in Greene County, NC and was baptized by Elder Jesse Baker. He was in 1874, ordained as a deacon, licensed to preach in 1879, and ordained to the full work in 1881 by Elders J. C. Hewit and L. H. Hardy, and is a useful, faithful minister. Peninah Adeline DIXON was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Oct 1848 (Ibid.) (Drewry A. MEWBORN Family Bible #2.). Peninah died on 29 Sep 1937 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 88 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). Children of Drewry Aldridge2 MEWBORN and Peninah Adeline Dixon were as follows:
11. Levi Jesse Hardy2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 Aug 1842 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible, (United States Publishing Company, New York 1869); Dobbs County, North Carolina, Bible Records, Vol 5" by William L. Murphy.). He married Ruth Caroline Whitted, daughter of Sidney Whitted and Sarah Woody, in Institute, Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 4 Jul 1866 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted family group sheet, by Rosalie Holmes.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Levi died on 22 Mar 1926 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 83 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Rosalie Holmes thanks the following cousins for sharing their information with her: Jeanne Albritton, Vera Cratt, Rheubele Hardy, Annie Ruth Jones, Drew MEWBORN, Stella MEWBORN and Ima MEWBORN. The family Bible states they were married by Drewry A. Murphy. Wits were F. Brothers, and Parrott MEWBORN. Levi was received a member of the church at MEWBORNs on Saturday after the second Sunday in July 1883 and was baptized by Eld. L. J. Taylor and was chosen clerk of the same in that yer and was also chosen clerk of the Contentnea Association at a session held at MEWBORNs Meeting house in 1885. Levi served in the Civil War. Private, Co. E, 61 NC Infantry, enlisted 12 July 1862 in Greene County, NC. Captured at Goldsboro, NC 10 April 1965. Disability - right check (sic) 3 June 1864, furloughed 30 days, Home Institute, NC OBIT - Obituary of LEVI JESSE HARDY MEWBORN Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN was the son of Elder Parrott MEWBORN and his wife, Mary Aldridge MEWBORN. He was born August 31, 1842 and died March 22, 1926. Had he lived until August 31st, he would have been 84 years old. He says of himself in a letter dated October 7th, 1921: I was raised on the farm I now own, had to work as the other hands did, so my education was at the plow, hoe, and shovel handles until I had to go into the Confederate Army on July 15th, 1862. I served until the close of the war and not a scratch against me. I served as a non-commissioned officer for several months as nearly all our offiers were prisoners. I was wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor the 3rd day of June 1862 which gave me a furlough of 90 days. I have often thought that this minnie ball was a God-sent ball for it kept me out of the most severe fighting of the war. After the close of the war, I came home and found all team and everything taken away: but with health and a will we went to work with hoe and an ox and cultivated a corn crop. During this time Elder Parrott MEWBORN, his father, Elder George MEWBORN, his brother, and two of his sisters had died. He had three brothers and one brother-in-law in the war, the youngest one being Elder D. A. MEWBORN who is now nearing his 87th year. He further says that on the 4th day of July I had the honor to lead to the altar as a life companion Ruth G. Whitted of Chapel HIll. She was teaching down this way. In 1872 I was appointed on a school committee for Snow Hill Township. We had only four townships in the county at that time and only two school houses, one public and one private, and this private house we neighbors built. I went forward to build up the school system with not little help. Here he fails to tell of his accomplishments, for he could not. It has often been said by the good people of his county that he had done more for the public schools than any man in it. He served 18 years as a member of the Board of Education. He served twenty years as magistrate and refused to serve longer. He was considered by far the best justice in the county. He also served on the auditing and finance committee for several years. In 1898 he was nominated to represent Greene in the General Assembly; but would not serve at that time. In 1912 he was nominated to represent Greene in the Legislature and was elected by the largest majority any one had ever received at that time. He served two regular terms and one extra term. It was said by the old members of that body that he was the most faithful member. Mr. Joseph Kinsey of LaGrange, NC, the only surviving member of their company who served side by side with him in the Civil War says concerning his life that "He was one of the cleanest men he ever knew." Mr. George W. Hart, Clerk of the Superior Court, Greene County, says that he had the brightest mind and was one of the best business men in the county. One of his neighbors who has know him for 60 years says he never knew him to break the law of the land; neither the moral law. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 44 years and served as deacon about 20 years, served as clerk of the Contentnea Union about 15 years and clerk of the Contentnea Association for 24 years. Seven of his children survive him. Mrs. G. M. Herring, Snow Hill, NC; Mr. S. G. MEWBORN, Wilson, NC; Mr. E. S. MEWBORN, LaGrange, NC; Mrs. Lula Lancaster, Snow Hill, NC (widow of the late Elder T. B. Lancaster); Mr. Asa D. MEWBORN, Snow Hill, NC; Miss Lydia MEWBORN, Snow Hill, NC; and Mr. L. J. MEWBORN, Tarboro. His children, neighbors, friends with a good nurse and doctor did all they could for him. Funeral services were conducted by Elder John W. Gardner and Elder D. A. MEWBORN in the midst of a very large crowd. He was laid to rest in the MEWBORN Cemetery to await the resurrection. J. E. MEWBORN Zion's Landmark, 1 May 1927 {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ A FINE GENTLEMAN Wison Daily Times - 6 July 1916 - sent by Bobby Boykin Mr. L. J. H. MEWBORN, father to our townsman and president of the Branch Banking company, Mr. S. G. MEWBORN is here on a visit to his son. He is 74 years of age and is the best of health. In a conversation with him we ascertained that he has raised seven children to be grown and that all of them are doing well and are an ornament to the several communities in which they reside, something that should make his parental heart beat with pride. Mr. MEWBORN informs us there were five boys in his family and that four of them were preachers, four of them were deacons of the church, four of them were clerks of the church and that he has been clerk of the Contentnea Primitive Baptist Assocition for 24 years. Ruth Caroline WHITTED was born on 5 Feb 1845 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Ruth died on 20 Nov 1910 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 65 (Rhuematism) (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBITUARY OF SISTER CAROLINE MEWBORN Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, for their works do follow them. We feel this is true of this departed sister. We read that God's ways and thoughts are as much above man's as the heavens is above the earth, and if her joys are as much greater over her sufferings and pains as the heavens are about the earth, they must be great for no tongue can tell or describe her sufferings and pains that she had to undergo the last twenty-one long months of her life. I suspose there was not an hour that she was free from pain or suffering in some way, physically or mentally. She saw no peace only while under the influence of some medicine. The family physician said he had tried every known remedy to the medical profession and nothing did her any good, only temporially. Still she bore it all with the patience that God gave her. She had been a great sufferer for 35 years or more with deafness and tried many specialist for deafness but found no relief from any of them. They said her deafness was caused by catarrah. Her death sickness was a combination of diseases, principally muscular Rheumatism. She was the mother of 11 children, five sons and six daughters. She leaves four sons and three daughters, six grandchildren, a loving husband, two brothers, two sisters with kind neighbors and friends and the church to mourn. Every attention was given her that a kind companion, good dutiful children, a good physician, good neighbors and money could procure; but none could keep her here. The death angle came and called "Child come home". Her spirit took its light from the tenement body of clay on the night of the 20th November 1910 and we feel she is now enjoying the sweet peace reserved for the faithful. I feel pages could be written and the half not told; but space will not admit in a notice of this kind. She was united in marriage to the writer on the 4th day July 1866. She professed a hope in Our Lord in her sixteenth year and joined the Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, not knowing that there was such a denomination as the Primitive Baptist; but after becoming acquainted with them and giving the subject a prayerful consideration and searching of the bible to get the truth she was fully satisfied that the Primitive was the true church, so on Saturday before the second Sunday in December 1889 she united with the church at MEWBORN's and was baptised by the pastor, Elder John W. Gardner and remained a faithul member ever filling her seat when able though she was deprived of hearing much of the preaching. She was always ready to go, saying she could see the members if she could not hear the services. She was the daughter of Sidney and Sarah Whitted of Chapel Hill and was born Feby. 5th, 1845. Read in conference and ordered to be spread upon the record at December Meeting. Levi J. H. MEWBORN Copied from MEWBORN Church Book 2, Pages 84-85 Also in ZION'S LANDMARK pages 94, 95, dated 1 January 1911 and signed by T. B. Lancaster, Mod and Levi J. H. MEWBORN, Clerk and husband. Children of Levi Jesse Hardy2 MEWBORN and Ruth Caroline Whitted all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Lancaster in Greene County, North Carolina, on 24 Jun 1917 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Lula died on 15 Jan 1949 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 76 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Died in the hospital in Kinston.
Greene County, North Carolina, at age 12 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - DORA, CORA, AND LUNDIE MEWBORN - Daughters of L. J. H. MEWBORN and Ruth C., his wife By the request of my dear Uncle, L. J. H. MEWBORN, I now undertake to write an obituary notice of his three daughters. Cora and Dora were born at one birth, Dora on January 18th, 1876. She died of rheumatism after long lingering and much suffering on March 6th, 1883, making her 12 years, 1 month, and 18 days old. Cora was born January 19th, 1876, and died after a severe suffering of a few days with perritonitis on February 1st, 1892. She was 16 years old. These two were almost one in mind, action, and favor. Their father, mother, nor dearest friends could tell them apart without examining the crown of the head, of which Dora had two. When one of them was bidden to do a thing they both wanted to do that same thing. They dressed alike and we seldom ever saw one with the other until they were separated by death. They had sweet, strong voices and loved to sing, had very bright, active minds and were good and obedient. They of course were favorites in the family circle and in the neighborhood. Lundie, the third daughter, was born on January 10th, 1881, and died on February 26th, 1892, age 11 years, 2 months, and 16 days. She also died of perritonitis after a few days of severe suffering. Neither of the three ever made any profession of religion in any way, but were civil, upright, obedient children and all very much alike. Just before Dora's death in 1888 her mother received a vision from the Lord that seems to have been given her that she might have some consolation and live in the blessed hope that her daughters are at rest in heaven praising Jesus, our dear Redeemer. In this vision she saw three beautiful birds, such as she had never seen before, ascend upsward. In a few days Dora went and now her twin sister, Cora, and their little sister, Lundie, have gone to be with her, as we hope, among the redeemed of the Lord. They leave a father, mother, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their departure, but we can but live in hope that they are now praising our blessed Jesus where we hope to go when the heavenly summons shall come saying, "Child, your Father calls, come home." May the Lord so bless and comfort us that we may be resigned to His perfect will both in the departure of those who have gone before and in our stay until He calls for us to go home is my prayer in the name of Christ our Lord. In hope of the better Resurrection L. H. Hardy ZION'S LANDMARK, 1 April 1891 page 246. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
County, North Carolina, at age 16 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Dora and Cora were twins, but Cora was born after midnight.
Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). John died on 17 May 1895 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 17 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
1892 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 11 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, at age 80 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - The Standard Laconic - 4 October 1963 - ONE OF SNOW HILL'S FIRST TELEPHON OPERATORS DIES - Miss Lydia Jane MEWBORN, 80, of Snow Hill, died Saturday afternoon at Edgecombe Acres near Tarboro following an extended illness. Miss MEWBORN was a native of Greene county and was one of the first telephone operators in Snow Hill. Funeral servicess were held Sunday at 4 pm from the Edward Funeral home in Snow Hill. Elders J. M. MEWBORN of Willow Springs officiated. Interment followed in the old MEWBORN cemetery in Greene county. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
12. Lydia Jane2 MEWBORN (Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 May 1844 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.). She married William Graham Whitted, son of Sidney Whitted and Sarah Woody. Lydia died on 29 Jun 1874 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 30. Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. LYDIA JANE MEWBORN WHITTED Lydia Jane MEWBORN, the youngest daughter of Parrott MEWBORN II and Mary Aldridge, was born May 31, 1844. She as a child and a woman was possessed with a lovely disposition and beloved by all that knew her. She had many friends, but no enemies. She loved music and was a good singer, and loved to sing when she got to the loom. It seemed the treadles, the batten, and her voice was in union all day long, her tongue was like that of the beautiful mockingbird on a beautiful moonlit night, singing praises. We have to catch the mockingbird while it would be singing, how it would rise up in the air and raise its notes up as it ascended and performed with its wings in union to its sweet notes, made with its tongue, so would her voice rise up in union to the poetry. It seemed she never tired in singing. She never made any public profession of religion, but we could hope and believe that that sweet voice is now making music in praises to Jesus, who came to save sinners. What a dear Savior, a whole Savior, who came to save sinners. She united in marriage to William Graham Whitted, and of this union were born two sons named Herbert Clifton Whitted and William Graham Whitted. She died on the 29th day of January 1874, leaving a baby only a few minutes old. From the MEWBORN Family records kept by the late L. J. H. MEWBORN - copy now in N. C. State Archives. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} William Graham WHITTED was born on 5 May 1839 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Francis Britt, daughter of William Britt and Frances (Britt). He married Mary Ann Temesia MEWBORN, daughter of Joshua MEWBORN Sr. and Winifred Wooten, in Mar 1874 (Ibid.). William died on 10 May 1899 at age 60. The OBIT of William Graham Jr. names two sisters, Miss Sally and Mabel and a brother Ernest but Ima does not name those siblings. Children of Lydia Jane2 MEWBORN and William Graham Whitted were as follows:
MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Uncle Clifton was deaf caused by exposure to extreme cold and ruptured ear drums while a young man; probably during the winter of 1902 and 1903 which according to records was very cold. He worked as a farmer and carpenter until about mid-life. He then became interested in keeping bees. He became very efficient in this occupation, and was a well-known authority. In later years he kept about 200 colonies or hives of bees. Some years producting over 20,000 pounds of honey, which he retailed locally and wholesaled to markets. He also was a hunter and fisher. He was very kind and obedient person. He was never married and lived with his brothers and sisters until his death. OBIT - The News and Observer - LaGrange - Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for Clifton Whitted, 63, who died about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at his home one mile east of LaGrange. Mr. Whitted was born in Greene County, where he lived until 1905, when he moved to LaGrange. He had never married. The deceased was the son of the late W. G. Whitted and Lydia MEWBORN Whitted. Surviving are: a half brother, J. T. Whitted of Greene County; a brother W. G. Whitted of LaGrange; four half sisters, Mrs. Clifford Austin of Clayton and Misses Ellen, Mabel and Sallie Whitted, of LaGrange; two half- brothers, Leslie Whitted of Mount Olive and Ernest Whitted of LaGrange. Rev. L. L. Smith, pastor of the local Methodist Church, conducted the services, and interment was made in the family burial ground in Greene County. Collection of Ima MEWBORN.
North Carolina, at age 78 (Ibid.). His body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. No issue. His mother died at his birth and he was reared by his stepmother, Frances Britt. He farmed with his father in Wayne Co. and after the death of his father moved to LaGrange. OBIT - The News and Observer - 20 July 1952 - WILLIAM G. WHITTED - LaGrange - William Graham Whitted, 78, died at his home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Monday at 4 pm at Rouse Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. R. L. Bane and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude Grady Whitted; two sisters, Miss Sally and Mable Whitted; a brother Ernest Whitted, all of LaGrange. He was a son of William G. and Lydia MEWBORN Whitted. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Generation Three14. Patsy3 HARDY (Temesia2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born on 31 May 1850 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). She married Elder Riley Adams, son of C. M. Adams and Jane (Adams), on 18 Dec 1884 (Ibid.). Patsy died on 29 Oct 1944 at age 94 (Ibid.). OBIT OF PATSY HARDY ADAMS Patsy Adams RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT On October 29, 1944, it pleased God to call from our midst our dear old sister, Patsy Adams, who had been a faithful member at Bethany Church for many years. She attended her church until about a year ago, when she fell and broke her hip and never did walk any more, but was still strong in the faith and had a sweet hope in the Lord, asking Him many times to take her out of her troubles. She (Sic) about 86 years old and was the wife of the late Elder Riley Adams, and the sister of Elder L. H. Hardy. Done by the order of Bethany Churh in conference, at our December meeting, 1944. E.C. Jones, Moderator, W. H. Woodard, clerk, Bro. Eddie Obie and Bro J. R. Thompson, Committee ZION'S LANDMARK 15 January 1945 page 79 LETTER FROM PATSY HARDY ADAMS TO HER BROTHER ELDER L.H. HARDY My own dear brother, This morning after three o'clock while lying on my bed sleepless I was thinking of you and I felt like I wanted to tell you some of my early experiences and this thought came: what can you tell him about yourself that he doesn't already know? He knew you before you knew yourself. But my dear brother, I don't want to write something that you don't already know for if we are both children of God then I believe we have been taught in the same school, the school of grace and if our teacher will direct me what to write, I will try in my weakness to write you a little of what I feel that I have been taught. When I was a very small child our dear mother used to take me with her when she went upstairs to pray for her children. I would sit down by her while she read and when she would kneel down to pray, I would think, I wonder if I will ever be as good as mother? I will try to be like her if I can but I know I can't be good. Sometimes I would read the "Primitives" and the "Landmark". I always looked for the experiences. I liked to read them best of all. I have thought, I wonder if I will ever have an experience like that. These were my childish thoughts, but I went on in that way until I was nearly grown. I began to have a love for the people of God and I wanted to be with them, but I felt to be such a sinner I didn't feel worthy to be in their company and I did not want to be in any other. After we moved down the country I thought perhaps these feelings that I have been having will wear off but they didn't. I kept feeling my sinfulness. I don't know that I ever thought I could do anything to save my soul from eternal punishment. I felt that if I was ever saved it would be by the grace of God. After we moved to Beaufort County, NC, where I had Baptist associates I began to have a stronger desire to be with them and I wanted to talk to Brother John R. Rowe about my feelings but somehow I could never do so. While mother was at your house on Goose Creek Island staying with you when Lemuel was a little baby, I was sick and old brother John Rowe had me carried to his home. They were so kind to me, all of them. I didn't feel worthy of such kindess. While there on the bed with a high fever I believe the Lord spoke peace to my troubled soul in these words" "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." I felt a calm, sweet rest and I began to get better of my sickness from that time. When mother came I told her some of my feelings. I also told Elder J. T. Rowe. I felt like I wanted to join the church, and I did so on the first day of July, 1887, and when you led me down into the water, I did not feel worthy to receive baptism at your hands, I felt that you were far my superior in every way though you were my own dear brother. However, I have never regretted being baptized. I have never doubted but that I was connected with the Lord's people, but I often doubt my fitness to be with them, yet I am not tired of them. I often fear that they may be tired of me. The older I get and the more I am deprived of their company the better I feel to love them. I will stop this imperfect scribble. When I look over it, it looks like I feel, very imperfect but I will send it to you. We all enjoyed your company so much while you were with us we hope you will soon come again. I hope the Lord will lead you in the right way and that you may be spared long to preah his everlasting gospel. Hope you will remember us in your prayers that we may ever be found wlking the right way. Your little sister, Patsy Adams Brother Gold, the above was written to me by my baby sister. I baptized her the same day I was ordained. I send it to you for publication so that each of us (all being subscribers to ZION'S LANDMARK) may have it and that other may be comforted with us. Affectionately, L. H. Hardy from ZION'S LANDMARK dated 15 May 1908 p 301 {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} The Collection of Ima MEWBORN contains a number of letters from Olivia Adams to Cousin Eugine which would have been written after January 1944. There letters are regarding the poor health of her grandmother, Patsy Hardy Adams, who was at Duke recovering from her broken hip. Olivia goes into detail regarding the pain her grandmother was in and also states her father was an invalid as a result of a stroke. She mentions Mabel and her daughter Barbara Anne, but there is no indication of who Mabel was. I assume she could have been a sister of Olivia. She also mentions Patsy's great nephew, Paul Hardy, who lived near Wendell. There was a great deal of concern on Olivia's part as to who was going to take care of her grandmother when she was released from the hospital. There is also a copy of a letter from Olivia to Mr. J. E. MEWBORN of Snow Hill dated 30 May 1944. She refers to him as cousin Joshua. She thanks him for the check to help with Patsy's expenses and brings him up to date on her condition. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Elder Riley ADAMS was born in Carteret County, North Carolina, on 1 Oct 1863 (Ibid.). Riley died on 23 Feb 1929 at age 65 (Ibid.). This was in the Ima MEWBORN Collection with no indication of where it was printed, but it was probably in ZION'S LANDMARK. ELDER RILEY E. ADAMS It is with fear and much trembling that I try to write the death of our dear brother, Elder Riley E. Adams, and trust that I may be guided by the spirit of the Lord. He was the son of C. M. and Jane Adams, and was born near Beaufort in Carteret County, NC on the 1st day of October, 1863. He lost both mother and father in his infancy and was reared by his uncle, his mother's brother, near Newport, NC. He received a hope in his blessed Savior in his 21st year and united with the church at Newport, NC Saturday before the third Sunday in September, 1884, and was baptised by Elder Lemuel H. Hardy (his brother-in-law), together with Elder Hardy's wife. He was married to Miss Patsy Hardy on the 18th of December, 1884, and they lived together 44 years and two months, and to that union was given one son, and his dear wife and son are left to mourn their loss which they trust in his eternal gain. Brother Adams departed this life the 23rd of February, 1929, and his burial took place on the next day, the 24th, near Selma at the old Crocker graveyard, many of his friends being present. The writer, being requested by his wife, attended his funeral which was conducted at the home on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Brother Adams had many evidences of being one of the sons of the most high God, served several churches in this and other sections of the country, and was known far and near as a straight, honest, and sober man, which is the noblest work of God. It was my privelage (sic) to be thrown with him right much and I found him, if any judge myself, to be sound in the faith and never heard any others make any other statement concerning his belief. May the God of all grace bless his companion and son, to have and believe that our God does all things well, and to say the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord, for kind are all his ways. Written by the request of his wife, who mourns the death of her beloved husband. E. L. Cobb. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Patsy3 Hardy and Elder Riley Adams were:
15. George MEWBORN3 HARDY (Temesia2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 2 Feb 1851 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). He married Lucy Ann Fields, daughter of Thomas H. Fields and Sarah Randolph, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 5 Dec 1870 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). He married Agnes Mann, daughter of T. S. Mann and Holland (Mann), on 8 Dec 1890 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). George died on 24 Jan 1939 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 87 (Ibid.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). His body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. George and his family lived in Beaufort Co, NC near the village of Small. My thanks for Jessie Hardy for corrections and additions to this line. GEORGE MEWBORN HARDY - Zion's Landmark - dated 3-15-1939, page 144. Mr. George MEWBORN Hardy, brother of the late Elder Lemuel H. Hardy, for more than sixty years a loyal and faithful member of the Primitive Baptist Church, departed this life the 24th of January at the home of his son, J. A. Hardy, who resides near Aurora, in Beaufort County. Mr. Hardy was 88 years old, and had enjoyed remarkable health all of his life. He leaves seven children, and a great many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His funeral was conducted by Elder J. E. MEWBORN at Sandy Grove Church, the church of his membership, in Beaufort County, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. OBITUARY OF GEORGE MEWBORN HARDY George MEWBORN Hardy, son of Lemuel and Temesia A. Hardy, was born Feb. 3, 1851 in Greene County near what is now Jason and died at Small in Beaufort County Jan. 24, 1939. He was buried at Sandy Grove Dec. 5, 1870. He married Lucy A. Fields of Greene County who died June 1, 1890. They had 11 children, seven of whom survive him. On Dec. 8, 1890 he married Agnes Mann of Newport who died Dec. 8, 1932. They had one child who died in infancy. He joined church at old Milton Meeting House in Pamlico June 10, 1876 and was baptized the following day by Eld. J. S. Brinson. He moved his membership to what is now Sandy Grove in Beaufort County in 1880, where it has since remained except for about four years ('93 to '97) when he moved to Atlantic in Carteret County. He was ordained a deacon in 1898 at Sandy Grove and has since served in that capacity. He was a great reader and writer until his eyesight failed him in 1935. He was in failing health only about six weeks before his death. Written by J. A. Hardy. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Lucy Ann FIELDS was born on 30 Dec 1850 (Ibid.). Lucy died on 1 Jun 1890 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 39 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Primitive Baptist Church Cem. LUCY ANN HARDY - Pages 406, 407, Zion's Landmark, dated 7-15-1890. The subject of this notice was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Fields and was born in Lenoir County, N. C., December 30th, 1850. Her father was not a member of any church, died before she was two years old. Her mother was a member of the Primitive Baptist church at Bear Creek (now LaGrange) some years before her birth, but eventually took a letter and joined at MEWBORN's, Greene County, where she remained a faithful member until her death in 1874. She had three daughters, all very young, and no means to support them, except her wheel and loom, yet she raised them up so as to be respected by all who knew them, until Lucy was in her seventh year. She then made her home with brother Thomas H. and sister Huldah T. Dawson, and lived in their good home and under their excellent care and training until December 5th, 1870, when she was married to the unworthy writer. We commenced life poor, and all the while have lived in humble style. I have ever found her to be a true, faithful, loving wife, always trying to do everything in her power to the comfort of her husband and children. For several years she has been a fond lover of Zion's Landmark and "The Gospel Messenger", spending most of her leisure time in reading the obituaries and experiences. She always loved these parts best, she said,, because she understood them best. She never united with the church, I am sure from no other reason than feelings of unworthiness, for I have seen all the evidences of conviction, conversion, and newness of life in Jesus. She was a faithful attendant at church and always paid attention to preaching. She said that she loved to hear most of the Primitive Baptist preach, but liked brother J. R. Rowe best, because she could understand him best. She was the mother of eleven children. Eight of them, four boys and four girls are now living. The obituaries of George and Nancy appeared in the Landmark about four years ago. Ruth Caroline died on consumption September 22nd, 1888, aged ten months and twenty one days. She was generally healthy until about two years ago when she very slowly commenced showing signs of consumption. On the 27th day of February, 1890 she was taken with articular consumption and before it was well, with pyema and ptyrosis of the liver, with which she suffered until she was relieved by death on the first day of June, about 6 o'clock, P. M. What she suffered during those long thirteen weeks and three days no tongue can ever tell. We are surrounded by the best neighbors, among whom I would make special mention of dear sisters Penelope Rowe, Josephine and Mary Dowty and all, together with our family physician, did all they could to relieve her; but the Lord's time for her departure had come and none could stay the dread summons. Yea! Her Lord had a use for her in the courts of heaven. Though her bodily powers all failed ' till she was as helpless as an infant, yet she retained her mind 'till the last. Three days before her death sister P. Rowe and myself were sitting by her and she commenced to try to do something with her hands. She asked me if her hands were cold. I told her they were warm and sweating. She replied, "My Lord told me that when he came after me my hands would be cold." She laid her hands down and was quiet. On Sunday morning, June 1st, I found that her hands were cold. I examined her feet and they were warm. During the day this was the case, while her hands grew colder and colder all day until I thing they were the coldest flesh I ever felt. Much colder than they were after death - all other parts of her were warm. In the evening she tried very hard to tell us something that we could not understand, she was so weak. She passed away without a groan or struggle, as one going to sleep. On Monday while surrounded by many sympathizing friends, Elder J. R. Rowe made a few very appropriate remarks, had singing and prayer and her remains were laid in the silent tomb to await the resurrection morn. She leaves two sisters, a husband, and eight children with many relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but we have strong hope that while we are sorrowing, she is rejoicing with Jesus her Savior. Darling, I miss you; we all miss you; our little children miss you, but may the Lord prepare us all to meet you in that happy place where parting will be known no more, is my prayer, for Christ sake, Amen. Mother, my dear mother, is helping me take care of the little children. Who know the love of a dear mother? Brethren and sisters, pray for us. Your unworthy brother, George M. Hardy Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Children of George MEWBORN3 Hardy and Lucy Ann Fields were as follows:
County, North Carolina, at age 54 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. No issue.
Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Primitive Baptist Church Cem.
County, North Carolina, in Primitive Baptist Church Cem.
Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Primitive Baptist Church Cem.
Agnes MANN was born on 11 Mar 1873 (Ibid.). Agnes died on 3 Dec 1932 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 59 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. Children of George MEWBORN3 Hardy and Agnes Mann were:
JAMES TURNER HARDY - Pages 94, 95, Zion's Landmark, dated 1-1-1894. Infant son of George MEWBORN Hardy and Agnes (Mann) Hardy was born August 11th 1892, and died August 16th, 1893. Jimmie was the only child of his mother and was indeed a lovely child. He was very bright for a little child and he and his little half brother were very fond of play and were company for their mother while the rest of the family were at work or at school, and thus you see they were left very lonely. Jimmie seemed to think more of me than anyone else and it has been the case that my children who have loved me best when young have been taken from me, but the Lord knoweth best and doeth all things well, and we desire to feel resigned to his will, however tightly we maybe bound by the ties of nature, and however much it grieves us to part. I have never seen a more patient sufferer. He was sick a long while and suffered a great deal, but did not cry. It was a wonder to all who saw him that he did not cry when suffering so much. He was supposed to die with some form of blood poison. We do not know, but we do know that he is taken from us by our Heavenly Father and we believe that while we are yet in a land of sorrow and mourning, he is with his blessed Savior never to know the troubles of this life. May the Lord grant that we be submissive to His will, and so care for us and watch over us that we may yet meet Him with all the redeemed hosts of heaven is my prayer. His father, George MEWBORN Hardy {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} . 16. Elder Lemuel H.3 HARDY (Temesia2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 17 Mar 1852 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). He married Elizabeth (Bettie) John Hartsfield, daughter of Thomas Pinkney Hartsfield and Lydia Jane Gray, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 29 Jan 1874 (Ibid.). He married Annie Ison in Sep 1926 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Lemuel died on 29 Mar 1930 in Church,, Horry County, South Carolina, at age 78 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). There are a number of Bibles for this family and an effort will be made to obtain a copy of those Bibles. This family moved to Atlantic, NC where Lemuel was a minister. There is an old photo of Lemuel and his 2nd wife Annie in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. This may certify that Lemuel H. Hardy, a minister of the Primitive Baptist faith and order and a member of the church in Pamlico County at Milton, in county and state aforesaid being before proved and recommended by the said church was set apart by fasting and prayer on the first day of July 1877 by the imposition of hands of Brian Whitfield, and Archibald Jones, ministers of the gospel, who were called as presbytery for that purpose, whereby the said Lemuel H. Hardy is ordained a minister of the gospel and is entitled to the administration of all the ordinances thereof. As witness our hands the day and date above. Witnesses: Brian Whitfield, Archibald Jones July 1, 1877 LEMUEL H. HARDY V (1852-1930) Lemuel H. Hardy, V, b. March 17, 1852, m. in 1874, Bettie J Hartsfield, d. April 3, 1930. His obituary, published in the Raleigh, NC, "News and Observer", April 4, 1930, extracts from which follow, make an elegant thumbnail sketch. It was headed: "Primitive Elder Dies in Harness," and subheaded: "He Had Repeated a Thousand Times the Injunction 'Love One Another'". Kinston, April 3, 1931. "I have preached the truth, and I know that I have preached the truth." With these words the venerable Elder L.H. Hardy fell dead in the pulpit of the Primitive Baptist Church in Loris, SC, last Sunday. The 77-year-old minister was pastor of several scattered congregations in this state and SC, one of them located here. His local parishioners today heard the story of his dramatic death, and said they were glad Elder Hardy had died in that fashion. "He wanted to die in the pulpit preaching the living word," they said. For more than 55 years the preacher made the rounds of his churches. He preached 10,000 sermons from Florida to Canada. He was not an orator in the accepted sense, but his voice had great carrying power, his words were carefully chosen, and he knew the Bible as few men have known it. His was one of the kindest of faces. He repeated a thousand times the injunction, "Love one another." The story of his funeral came up from the little town of Atlantic . . . All business was suspended . . . schools closed . . . the entire population turned out . . . Three of his brotherhood veteran ministers . . . conducted the services . . . It was nothing for Elder Hardy to travel several hundred miles to fill an appointment. One of his charges was at Reidsville, in other times a day's journey from his Core Sound home. He lived in Atlantic 43 years. He was loved as few have been loved in the "Banks" country. The body of the aged minister lies in a community cemetery in the outskirts of Atlantic. (The Eastern North Carolina Hardy-Hardee Family in the South and Southwest, by David L Hardee, pp. 290-91) (Note: Lemuel Hardy V, was the son of Lemuel MEWBORN Hardy and Temesia Ann MEWBORN.) EDITOR'S NOTE: There are some of our subscribers and readers who will, no doubt, remember the late Elder Lemuel H. Hardy, of Atlantic, NC. Elder Hardy was regarded and loved as a faithful minister of the Gospel and as a predestinarian Baptist. He was born in 1853, at Jason Greene County NC, and united with the church at MEWBORN's, near the place of his birth, in 1873. His father was Lemuel Hardy, and his mother was Temesia MEWBORN Hardy. He was pastor of the churches at Wheeler's, Ebenezer, Prospect Hill, for several years, also at Kinston, NC and at Reidsville, and Atlantic (Hunting Quarter), the latter two for approximately fifty years. He was moderator of the Country Line Association in the early 1900's. It was the pleasure of my wife and me, along with our eldest son, who was about two years of age at the time, to visit this dear Elder, his family, and the Church at Atlantic, where he served long and faithfully. This was about the year 1918. In those days we had public roads and a railroad to Beaufort, NC, but there was no outlet to Atlantic, NC, except by boat. The journey by boat was about thirty five miles, and required several hours to make this trip. This dear old Elder made this journey many, many times in going to and from his churches and appointments before a permanent road was made to this community. This took place only a few years just prior to his death. He was largely instrumental in procuring the road by land which today is the Eastern terminal of US Highway 70. Elder Hardy died in the stand at Simpson Creek Church, Horry County, SC, Mill Branch Association, on March 29, 1930. He was about to finish a discourse from the texts, "We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren," and "We know that all things work together for good to them who love God," etc. He had stood, as I am told, on hour, and those who heard him said it was a powerful sermon. Just at the close he said, "I saw Christ crucified for the whole house of God, and for me, for me." As he said, "for me" he laid his hand on his heart. With his hand still on his left side he said, "I have a pain here." The brethren laid him on a bench, and a physician was summoned. Soon thereafter, he passed from the scenes of mortal strife. Before falling asleep he took his wife's hand and said, "My dear, I have preached the truth - I know that I have preached the truth." He died as he had wished to die, at his post defending and declaring the truth of God, and with his beloved brethren to minister to him. What a blessed way for such a one to be taken! Elder Hardy requested that these words be placed above his grave, "Go tell my brethren I died at my post." The three articles which are to follow are entitled, "Adam - The Two Seeds," "Unrighteous Mamon," and "If It Had Not Been This Way, How Would It Have Been?' We believe that you will enjoy these articles, and that many will concur with him in the sentiment of his last few words. He was a man of God. These articles were written in the 1920's. Ed. (T. Floyd Adams) (Zion's Landmark dated 8/15/1970, p.296) (Note: Space limits the inclusion of the articles, I.E.M.) ELDER HARDY DIES SUDDENLY Elder L. H. Hardy passed away suddenly Saturday, March the 29th. He was preaching in the church at Mullins, SC or near there when the summons came and he was called to a higher service with his Master whom he loved so well and served so faithfully. His remains were taken to Atlantic, his home, and the funeral was conducted at eleven o'clock, Monday the 31st, by elder E L Cobb of Wilson and Elder Joshua E MEWBORN of Greene County. Both spoke of his faithfulness and devotion to the Primitive Baptist cause, and of his ministry which has covered the greater portion of his life of 79 years. His health has been poor for the past few years, and his wife who has ministered to him so kindly and who accompanied him wherever he went was with him when he died. There was a great outpouring of people at his funeral and the affection with which he was held, both in and out of the church was in evidence. (Zion's Landmark, dated 4/1/1930 p.158) In memory and respect of our ages Brethren, Elder L. H. Hardy and Isaac Jones who have passed away. Elder L. H. Hardy served our church for seventeen years until he left these upper counties. Brother Hardy was a faithful pastor. The weather was never too rough to prevent his going to his appointments if possible to get there. He was an able minister, well established in the gospel truth. He was a good disciplinarian. We felt that he was a safe guide in our church order. He was a great instructor and teacher of the writer in church business, in his younger days as well as in older age. He was well versed in church matters and in knowledge of business, and his death caused a feeling of great loss to us. When the Country Line Association divided for convenience in 1906 because it was so large, Brother L. H. Hardy drew up the articles of faith which were adopted by the Upper Country Line Association. When it was organized in 1907 before they were presented to the association they were approved by our oldest minister, Elder F. L. Oakley, who had been in the ministry for more than fifty years. He said he had no objection to them. We feel that our loss also has been great in the death of our brother, Elder Isaac Jones, who visited our churches and Country Line Association for fifty years. He was an able, gifted, and acceptable minister and preached to the comfort of many of our people. Since Brother L. H. Hardy left us we have been blessed to have our Brother B. F. McKinney to serve us as pastor who preaches the same doctrine that Elders Hardy, Jones, and Oakley preached those many years in the past. Resolved, first: That we may bow in humble submission to an all wise God who doeth all things well. Resolved, second: A copy of these resolutions appear in Zion's Landmark and also in the Lone Pilgrim. Done by the order of the church at Prospect Hill on Saturday before the 4th, Sunday in may, 1930. (Elder B F McKinney, Mod., W D Blalock, Clerk, Zion's Landmark dated July 1, 1930 p. 255) There was also an OBIT in the Primitive or Old School Baptist Ministers of the United States, edited by R. H. Pittman - p 175 {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} . Elizabeth (Bettie) John HARTSFIELD was born on 7 Jun 1847 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Elizabeth died on 7 Feb 1925 in Atlantic, Carteret County, North Carolina, at age 77. Her body was interred in Atlantic, Carteret County, North Carolina (Ibid.). Ima MEWBORN states she remembers visiting with this family at Atlantic when she was a child. OBIT - BETTIE JOHN HARTSFIELD HARDY My dear Bettie was born July 7th, 1847. She was the daughter of Thomas Pickney Hartsfield and Lydia Hartsfield, his wife. Her birthplace was in Lenoir Co, NC. When Bettie was four years old her father emigrated with his family to Jefferson Co, FL, where she grew up to young womanhood. Before he left NC Father Hartsfield was baptized by Elder Parrott MEWBORN (II), my grandfather. When he got to Florida he wanted to unit himself with a Primitive Baptist church there, but they would not be convinced that he had been baptized by a Primitive Baptist and therefore they refused to receive him. He with all his family turned away from us and united with the Missionary Baptist. When Bettie was sixteen years old she with some others of her young friends joined themselves to the Methodist. She was immersed by one of their preachers. She was so impressed with the solemnity of the communion that she never communed with them during her connection there. Her father married a widow woman there with several children after the death of her mother, and when he was growing old he thought it best to send his daughters back, to live with and be taken care of by his people. Therefore in the year 1866, dear Bettie came back to the neighborhood of her birth which was well filled with the Cambellite Religion. All of her people and companions belonging to that Society, she obtained a letter from the Methodist and put it in with the Disciples. In December, 1872, Bettie came to one of her cousins, John P. Gray, who had married two of the daughters of Elder Parrott MEWBORN (II), my grandfather. There it was I got acquainted with my cousin, Bettie J. Hartsfield. I was with her right much during the year 1873, and became of the opinion that she was a young woman of sterling worth, and a very amiable disposition. Therefore in December I proposed to her to become my wife. She consented and on January 29th, 1874 we were united in marriage. From that day it appeared to be her desire to make me happy, and I felt the same way towards her. In February when the time of her meeting was coming on I asked her if she wanted to go. She said, "Only to see my folks and old friends." I asked her if she did not love to hear the preaching. She said, "No, I don't care anything about it. They don't love one another, and since, I have been with them but once to the communion, for it appears to me, they make a mock of that Holy thing." She went with me to Nahunta to our meeting, and she told me that it appeared to her that there was sincerity in the worship of the Primitive Baptist. It was not long after that, when she sat down on my knees and began to cry. I asked her why she cried. She said, "I am such a poor sinner that I do not feel worthy to be your wife." I told her that she was much better than I and I hoped the Lord would so bless her and that she would not feel that way about herself. She was a regular attendant with me at all the churches I visited, and was very fond of our brethren and sisters, and I feel that they were the same way about her. It was in May, 1874, that I began to try to bear the yoke of the ministry, and from the very first attempt, dear Bettie put in her sweet helping hand by trying to encourage me to go and not to look back. Soon it became manifest that I would have to leave our old home and go down on the seacoast. She felt that she rather stay among our relatives and friends, with who she was so well acquainted, and not go to live with those who were altogether strangers to both of us, but she felt it might be the best for us to do whatever I felt the Lord required me to do. It was in November, 1875, that we left our old home in Greene County, NC and came to Pamlico Co, NC. We were twelve miles from our nearest church, but whenever it came time for the meeting she was ready to go with me. My dear mother lived in those days, and I feel sure that she and my dear Bettie loved one another as well as if they had been actual mother and daughter. The year 1877 found us trying to farm on Goose Creek Island. It was during the month of February, that I came home from the field. It was just before the birth of our son (Lemuel Hartsfield Hardy) in April that year, and dear Bettie's condition was delicate. That day I found her sitting by the fire crying. I asked he why she was crying. She said, "Oh Lemmy, I am going to die and go to Hell." I put my arms around her neck and said, "Why do you think so my dear?" She said, "Today something spoke in me and said, 'Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting punishment, prepare for the Devil and his angels,' and it is a curse from the Lord to me." She wept aloud, I tried to comfort her but all whom have felt the sting of conviction for sin know that one in such conviction cannot be comforted until the Lord please. This terrible curse was with her for more than a year, but not all the time so severe. In April 1878 I was going home from the field, when about on hundred and fifty yards from the house a feeling of great confidence settled on me and all over me, that dear Bettie had been delivered, that God had given her a good hope. I began to sing, I heard singing and listened, and she was singing the same song with me. I hastened and got in the house as soon as I could, and put my arms around her neck and said, "The Lord has blessed you, and given you a good hope." She said, "Yes, it came today. I took up the bucket to go get some water when it seemed to be the voice which spoke to me last year, but it said, "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." My burden, which has so distressed me for more than a year passed quickly away, and I have felt since then that I want to sing all the time." Her dreams to her and to me were as sweet as honey as we could join with each other in praising the Lord. Her life was so good and sweet that it often appeared to me that my own life by hers was not worthy to consider in Christianity. However, she continued to be a visitor with me to the churches and among the brethren until September, 1884. On Saturday before the third Sunday in said September, in company with the present Elder R. E. Adams, Wilson, NC, she came before the Primitive Baptist Church at Newport, NC and was received, and it was my privilege to her on that third Sunday in the waters of Newport River. From that day she has ever been a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist, and a great helper to her oft despondent husband in his labors of love in the gospel ministry. She has never said nor done one word or thing to in any wise put a stumbling block in my way, but to the contrary she has always given me all the encouragement that lay in her power. She proved to be a very loving mother to our two children that the good Lord was pleased to give to us, and to our daughter's two children who by the reason of her husband's death it became our privilege to help her to raise. Dear Betty became afflicted with some internal trouble which finally developed into cancer of the stomach. From this terrible disease she suffered more than any mortal can tell or even know. In connection with this deadly disease she had diabetes and a slight symptom of Bright's disease. On the first Sunday in October, 1924, she had a light stroke of paralysis which during her sickness was renewed several times. This soon took away her strength and speech. We moved her from place to place by pulling her chair. Then for four or five weeks she could not be moved and became fully confined to her bed, where we both dressed her and turned her on a sheet. During all this seven weeks of our sitting up and caring for her we sat up alone but on night. Our dear neighbors made their own arrangements and came to our relief each night. For fifty two days and nights the fire burned in the stove, and during those nights our lights were not turned out. For the entire time of seven weeks dear Bettie did not eat a much as one-half pound of food of any description except a little soup, a little orange juice, a little toddy and a little water. All these failed so she could take nothing but a little water which formed in her own stomach. On Saturday, January 31st as I sat by her on my knees she said, "Lemmy, I am going to die." I said, "And leave me so lonely?" She said, "I don't want to leave you, but I must go." I said, "You will be with our dear Jesus." She said, "Yes, you will come." I saw a tear in her eye, and I wiped it away with my own handkerchief. That is the only tear any of us saw in all her sickness. On Friday night, February 6th, I went to her bed and said, "Darling I am going to try to lie down and rest a little, and I want to kiss you good night." I reached down and kissed her on the cheek. She could not turn her head but she kissed very clearly which made me know that she knew me. I reached over and gave our parting kiss in consciousness. Saturday morning she had passed all knowledge of this world, but continued to breathe very heavy until 2 o'clock when the dying groans made us know that the end was near. She could not speak to us neither by word nor by sign, nor let us know that she knew what was going on. At 2:45 the angel of mercy came and delivered her from all her great sufferings, and she slept in our Lord Jesus to be awakened by Him I that last great day when He shall call up the sleeping dust of all the redeemed of God to be with Him, and to be like Him Forever. My darling Bettie left her poor heart distressed husband, and with me our dear daughter to comfort and help me. Her two children who we helped her to raise. Our son, who lives in Reidsville, NC with his wife and eight children and two little grandchildren and one sister, with the brethren, sisters, and many friends to mourn that she is gone, while she is praising God in glory for His great salvation. Dear brethren and sisters I cannot feel rebellious against our God in this dispensation of His grace to my dear wife, nor us who are left to mourn, for we have no doubt of her happiness with God. L. H. Hardy. (Zion's Landmark dated 3/1/1925, pp. 126-127). {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Elder Lemuel H.3 Hardy and Elizabeth (Bettie) John Hartsfield were as follows:
Annie ISON married William Lincoln Ison on 28 Nov 1878. Annie died on 7 Dec 1960 in Atlanta,, Georgia. Zion's Landmark - dated 2-1-1961, p.95) Sister Annie Ison Hardy was born July 5th, 1861 and died December the 7th, 1960; making her stay on earth 99 years, five months, and two days. The foregoing dates mark the boundaries of a life replete with kindly and noble deeds, a life that came to a peaceful and triumphant close through faith in the Jesus Christ. She had an amiable and magnetic personality, which not only made new friends, but kept the old ones. When lowering clouds gathered thick and darkly around her, she seemed to see a bright spot that was hidden to others. She was united in marriage November the 28th, 1878 to William Lincoln Ison. To this union, seven children were born, four sons: J.G., W.F., R.D., and F.L., and three daughters: Mrs. Robert Preston Dixon, Mrs. J.D. Butler, and Mrs. A.H. Cooledge; six grandchildren and forty six great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. After the death of Mr. Ison July 23rd, 1917 she was married to Elder Lemuel H. Hardy, in September 1926; the writer performing the ceremony at the East Atlanta P.B. Church, after which she and Elder Hardy made their home in Atlantic, NC. Shortly after the death of Elder Hardy, she returned to Atlanta, Georgia, where she lived until her passing. She united with the East Atlanta P.B. Church in October 1903, and was a devoted and faithful Member until her death. About twelve years ago, she sustained a broken hip in a fall, and in subsequent years was confined to a wheel chair; and in which she was brought to her meetings by a faithful and devoted grandson. A great number of her brethren, sisters, and friends attended the graveside service conducted by the writer; after which, all that was mortal was laid to rest in Westview Cemetery; to await the call of Him who spake as never man spake, saying, "Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world". Elder H.O. Nash. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ There were no children of Elder Lemuel H.3 Hardy and Annie Ison. 17. Parrott MEWBORN3 HARDY (Temesia2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 22 Sep 1856 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). He married Margaret Hill Rowe, daughter of John T. Rowe and Penelope Ross, in Greene County, North Carolina, circa 1879 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). He married Martha Taylor Denny in Greene County, North Carolina, circa 1905 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). Parrott died on 14 Aug 1919 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 62 (Ibid.). There are a number of Bibles for this family and an effort will be made to obtain a copy of them. Margaret Hill ROWE was born in Greene County, North Carolina, in 1862 (Estate of Hardy Hooker, Estate Records, NC Archives, NC Archives, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina,,, "Greene County Estate Records" by William Murphy.). Margaret died on 31 Mar 1900 in Greene County, North Carolina (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). Children of Parrott MEWBORN3 Hardy and Margaret Hill Rowe all born in Beaufort County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Martha Taylor DENNY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Dec 1875 (Ibid.). Martha died on 22 Jul 1940 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 64 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. Children of Parrott MEWBORN3 Hardy and Martha Taylor Denny all born in Beaufort County, North Carolina, were as follows:
18. Mary Louisa3 MEWBORN (George2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 5 Dec 1848 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). She married Richard Henry Hardy, son of Lemuel E. Hardy and Elizabeth Tyson, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Feb 1870 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Mary died on 10 May 1902 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 53 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Richard Henry HARDY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 22 Dec 1848 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Polly Ann Britt (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). Richard died on 7 Nov 1919 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 70 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Children of Mary Louisa3 MEWBORN and Richard Henry Hardy all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
19. Parrott Hardy3 MEWBORN (George2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 29 Aug 1850 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible, Dobbs County, North Carolina, Bible Records, Vol 5" by William L. Murphy.). He married Lanie Louise Hardy, daughter of Lemuel E. Hardy and Elizabeth Tyson, in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 16 Jan 1872 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Lizzie Catherine Outlaw, daughter of Joseph Whitfield Outlaw and Anne Eliza Simmons, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 26 Sep 1897 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Addie Petterson, daughter of Alexander Patterson and Barbara Simmons, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Mar 1903 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Parrott died on 11 Nov 1915 in Duplin County, North Carolina, at age 65 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. The Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Bible give the birthdate as 29 August 1850. His tombstone give it as 29 August 1859. SOMEONE WAS BURIED IN MEWBORN CEMETERY - WHO WAS IT The Marriage between Parrott and Lucratzia (sic) Hardy MEWBORN is not in the Greene County Marriage Register, but a copy is in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. OBIT - Parrott Hardy MEWBORN On November 17, 1915, it pleased the good Lord to take from our midst, our loving father, Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, who was born August 29, 1850, making his stay on earth sixty-five years, two months, and eighteen days. For over two years before his death he was a great sufferer from Bright's Disease, the last four months being confined to his bed. He bore his sufferings with great patience, looking unto the Lord for relief. It seemed that his whole desire was to die and go home to the Lord. He said his case was an outside one and was a mystery to him, that he had never seen or read of one like it. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church at MEWBORN's and was baptized by Elder John W. Garner on Saturday before the second Sunday in September, 1883. He lived a consistent member of that church until death, always attending his meetings when he lived near enough unless providentially hindred. If he lived too far to go to MEWBORN's he would go to the nearer churches. For over two years before he died he was not able to attend any. I spent several days with him during his last days and he told me while I was with him that he did not care to talk about things of this world, and said" "Oh, if I could see Brother Lancaster and talk with him about heavenly things it would be so much consolation to me." Everything was done for him that could be done by a dear loving wife and loving children but nothing could stay the cold, icy hands of death. He was married to Lany Louisa Hardy January 16, 1872, and they lived happily together until March 4, 1897, when it pleased the good Lord to call her home to himself. Unto them were born eleven children, six girls and five boys. Two boys died in infancy. The following September he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Outlaw, and unto them were born two children, one son and one daughter. The Daughter died at birth. In September 1902, it pleased God to take her from our midst. On March 1, 1903, he was married to Miss Addie Patterson and unto them was born eight children, six sons and two daughters. Three sons preceded him to the grave. He leaves behind to mourn their loss fifteen children, thirty four grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Though we miss him ever so much we feel that our loss is his heavenly gain. May the Lord bless all that is left behind to mourn is the earnest prayer of his loving daughter. Effie J. Creech ZION'S LANDMARK 15 September 1916, page 497 MEWBORN Church Books - Book 2, pages 118-119. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Lanie Louise HARDY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 1 Jan 1854 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.). Lanie died on 4 Mar 1892 at age 38. Lanie died on 4 Mar 1897 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 43 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - LANY L. MEWBORN It becomes my sad duty to try and write a notice of the death of our beloved sister, Lany L. MEWBORN, which took place on the 4th day of March 1897. Sister MEWBORN was the daughter of Lemuel E. and Elizabeth Hardy, and was born on Jan. 1st, 1854. She was of a notable family. Her mother's maiden name was Tyson, and was a member of our church. Sister MEWBORN, when about 18 years of age, was married to Parrott H. MEWBORN, and of this union there were born 11 children, 5 boys and 6 girls, 2 boys preceded her to the grave. Sister MEWBORN, as all of Adamic race, was a sinner, and lived in that element and enjoyed herself as such until it pleased the Lord through his mercy to show her lost and ruined condition, and in his own way and time revealed himself to her as the chiefest of ten thousand and the one altogether lovely. She offered herself to the church at our May meeting, 1877, and was received and baptized by Elder I. J. Taylor. She ever filled her seat when not providentially prevented and was one loved and beloved by the whole church. She was good, interesting company and could make one feel welcome, and always enjoyed a religious conversation. Oh how we do miss her sweet, musical voice and happy, smiling countenance. She leaves a husband, 9 children, 1 brother and sister, the church and a host of friends to mourn, but thanks be to our Redeemer we mourn, but rejoice in her happy transit to that eternal home prepared before the foundation for predestinated and redeemed. Much might be written in her praise and the half not told, but I think best to speak in behalf of one while living and not so much after they are gone. Respectfully submitted to the church and approved, and ordered to be spread upon the record. L. J. H. MEWBORN, Cl'k John W. Gardner, Mod .ZION'S LANDMARK 1 AUgust 1897 pages 430, 431 MEWBORN Church Book, Book 2, pages 93 - 94. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Children of Parrott Hardy3 MEWBORN and Lanie Louise Hardy were as follows:
Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Lizzie Catherine OUTLAW was born in Duplin County, North Carolina, on 6 Jun 1862 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Lizzie died on 9 Sep 1902 in Duplin County, North Carolina, at age 40 (Ibid.). Lizzie was buried in the family cemetery on the old Outlaw home place in Albertson Township, Duplin Co. There is a picture taken in 1898 of Joseph Parrott as a baby with his parents. Children of Parrott Hardy3 MEWBORN and Lizzie Catherine Outlaw were as follows:
Addie PETTERSON was born on 3 Feb 1875 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Addie died on 26 May 1955 in Duplin County, North Carolina, at age 80 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Duplin County, North Carolina, in Simmons Family Cemetery. Children of Parrott Hardy3 MEWBORN and Addie Petterson were as follows:
North Carolina (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
body was interred in Duplin County, North Carolina, in Simmons Family Cemetery. The two children who died right after birth were twins.
County, North Carolina, in Simmons Family Cemetery.
20. Jesse Leonidas3 MEWBORN (George2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 30 Jul 1852 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). He married Mary MEWBORN Hardy, daughter of Benjamin George Hardy Sr. and Mary MEWBORN, on 12 Feb 1871 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Jesse died on 28 Jan 1928 in Craven County, North Carolina, at age 75 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. JESSE MEWBORN AND FAMILY If It wasn't asking too much of you, I would like very much to see a notice of the life and death of some of my people. My father, Jesse L. MEWBORN, was born July 30th 1852, in Greene County, near the little village of Jason, NC. He lived in this vicinity until he was 40 years old. He then lived in Lenoir County, one year near Kinston, NC, and in Beaufort County, near Aurora, NC for five years. (Note: Daughter, Florence D. MEWBORN died while the family lived here and is buried in the old Sandy Grove Church Yard - IEM) Then he moved back in Greene County to a place called Shine and lived there for eighteen years. He then moved to Wayne County, about seven miles from Goldsboro, NC and stayed there about seven years. In his declining years he broke up housekeeping, and with his wife and youngest daughter went to Cove City in Craven County, NC to live with a widowed daughter, Mrs. Lydia MEWBORN Heath, and stayed there until his death, January 24, 1928. He was the father of eleven children. Their names are : John, Florence, Morris, Van, Lydia, Stella, Nannie, Mary, Ruth, Rachel, and Annie. Three girls preceded him in death, Mary, Florence, and Stella. He had "flu" and pneumonia and lived only a few days. He was taken back to the old family burying ground, MEWBORN's graveyard, in which his parents were buried, and there laid to rest, to await the coming of the Lord. He joined the church at MEWBORN's when he was a young man, and his name stayed on the church book until his death. He never possessed much of this world's goods, but he was an honest, upright man, a good neighbor wherever he lived. He was thought of as superior to most men, in every place he lived. He never used slang words of any kind. The worst word I ever heard him use was "dog-gone" and that only once. There could be more said, but this is enough. Thus he lived and died. His wife, Mary MEWBORN His wife, Mary MEWBORN, was born April 4 1852, in the same neighborhood with him, and was his double first cousin. They were married February 12, 1870, and lived together nearly fifty eight (58) years. After the death of father, mother and my two sisters moved to Tarboro, NC where three of the other children lived, and she died there June 8th, 1933, making her 79 years, one month and 4 days old, and she was a very good woman, and devoted mother. She was loved by all. She joined the same church of her husband, in a short time after he did and died with her name there. She suffered with heart trouble several years, and died quite suddenly just before day, but we were up with her. She was buried beside her husband. Thus she lived and died. Their Fifth Child Their fifth child, Lydia MEWBORN, was born June 25th, 1879 and died June 6th, 1929 making her nearly 50 years old. She married Mr. E. H. Heath, April 20th, 1910. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church in Kinston, NC about the year 1923, and was clerk of the church when she died. She had no children and was blessed to be able to help take care of her father and mother in their last days. She had cancer and suffered untold agony for six months before she died. She taught school in her early womanhood and was a good business woman. Her husband died Nov 15, 1921. She lived a widow the rest of her days. Thus she lived and died. Their First Child Their first child, John MEWBORN, was born July 13, 1872. He was killed by an automobile in front of his home Nov 16, 1936 making him 64 years, 4 months, and 3 days old. He was born in Greene County in the same community that his father and mother were. He lived with them until he was 21 years old, then he stayed with his uncle for several years, and in Alabama 3 or 4 years, and in different places until in 1912, he bought a place of business in Tarboro, NC, and moved there. He put in a grist mill, and has been a very successful man in business at that place. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC. He was a Mason, and this order was in charge of the funeral. We the remaining children, wish to thank each person for their kind expressions of sympathy. He did not belong to any church. Written by his sister with whom he had lived since 1919, when he took her and her husband in with him, and since that time had given the business to them. Thus he lived and died. Written by the seventh child of Jesse L. and Mary MEWBORN. Mrs. Nannie L. MEWBORN Tarboro, NC ZION'S LANDMARK - dated 15 December 1936, page 48. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Mary MEWBORN HARDY was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 4 Apr 1854 (Ibid.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). Mary died on 8 Jun 1933 at age 79 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Children of Jesse Leonidas3 MEWBORN and Mary MEWBORN Hardy were as follows:
in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery.
Carolina, at age 70 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Carolina, at age 49 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. LYDIA MEWBORN HEATH Sister Lydia MEWBORN Heath died June 6th, 1929 whereas it pleased the Lord to remove from us our dear sister, Lydia MEWBORN Heath. Be it resolved by the whole church at Kinston: First - that we have sustained a great loss but while we feel it our loss; we are sure that it is the eternal gain and we bow in humble submission to God and bless him for having give us this dear sister to be with us these few years. Second - that a copy of these resolutions be spread on our church records. Done by act of the church July 21, 1929. L. H. Hardy - Pastor Annie E. Dawson - Clerk. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
died on 16 Dec 1978 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 87. Her body was interred in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. She was the 2nd wife.
1933. Annie died on 27 Oct 1985 in Callahan,, Florida, at age 89. (an unknown value). 22. George Washington3 MEWBORN (George2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 12 Dec 1856 (Ibid.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). He married James Beatrice Peacock, daughter of James B. Peacock and Sarah C. Parrott, on 1 Jan 1885 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). George died on 6 Dec 1908 in Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, at age 51 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEWBORN George Washington MEWBORN was born in the year 1856. He was the third son of George MEWBORN and Nancy L. (Hardy), his wife, and the grandson of Elder Parrott MEWBORN, Sr. His twin sister died in infancy, his father soon after, his mother while he was yet quite young. We grew up boys together and were very familiar. When he was quite a young man he manifested a thirst for knowledge and closed out all of his little property and entered the school of Col. A. C. Davis, which was then located at LaGrange. He was very studious and soon acquired a good knowledge of books. He was a man of good executive ability and his skill in managing schools and school work was seldom excelled. He was a natural born teacher and student. Col. Davis once told me he had rather put a child of his under Prof. MEWBORN than any man he ever saw. He taught a number of schools in different sections and like all successful men he had his friends and his enemies. Soon after he finished his student days he marrried Miss "Bettie" Peacock. This was in 1885. To them were born four children, two boys and two girls. (Esther, Moses, Bryon, and Vida) One of the boys died when he was one year old and the other at eight months of age. The daughters are yet living. His good wife proved to be a helpmate to him in his school work for she possessed that special gift and was educated at the Salem Moravian College. They equipped their oldest daughter for the school work and now she is a help to her mother in carrying on their school. Prof. MEWBORN attained the degree of Batchelor of Science. At the time of his death he was principal of a school near Taylors in Wilson County, NC. He had been quite ill all the fall and suffered much. He had been a sufferer with Bright's disease for ten years, and this with its usual combination of diseases led up to his death in the town of Wilson on the 1st Sunday in December, 1908, and on Tuesday following his remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery within one eighth of a mile of where he was born. He was ever a believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace as taught by the Bible and preached by Primitive Baptists. He so often told me that he rejoiced that we had such a grandfather and that all his children and so many of his grandchildren had been given grace to believe the same truth that he believed and so ably preached. I do not know the date of his conviction or of his deliverance, but for some years before he came to the church he showed in his love for the blessed truth that deep down in his heart there was an indelible hand-writing, not the Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin, which sealed the fate of Babylon's host, but the blessed covenant of mercy which manifested that he was washed in the blood of our dear Savior. The Lord blessed him to satisfy the church at Hamilton, in Martin County, NC, of this fact for on the first Sunday in August, 1903, he was received and that afternoon was baptized by Elder M. T. Lawrence, whom he loved very much. While he rambled much in his profession as teacher and doctor of optics, yet he held his membership with the church at Hamilton until the day of his death. All over the country he has left many warm hearts to remember him and in many minds monuments have been erected to his memory but in none other so great as in those of his loving wife and sweet daughters who must now battle with life's tempestuous waves without his advice. But there is one, even God, whom he loved, to watch over them as judge and father. He left besides these, three brothers and one sister, with a host of relatives and warm friends to mourn, but all in the blessed faith and hope that his trials have ended and that he is resting with his dear Lord in glory. The Lord keep his wife and daughters that they may be pure in his eyes and prepare them to meet him in glory. By a loving cousin L. H. Hardy Reidsville, NC from ZION'S LANDMARK - 15 April 1909 pages 262, 263 {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} George, Beatrice and Ester MEWBORN taught at Hamilton Preparatory Institute until his death. _ _ James Beatrice PEACOCK was born on 1 Oct 1863 (Ibid.). James died on 6 Dec 1908 at age 45 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Children of George Washington3 MEWBORN and James Beatrice Peacock were as follows:
at age 39. Ester lived in Rock Rodge, Wilson County, NC. OBIT - ESTHER WILLIAMSON This estimable lady was the daughter of Brother George W. MEWBORN and Mrs. Bettie Peacock MEWBORN, his wife. She was born December 4th, 1885, and died July 6th, 1925, making her stay on earth 39 years, 7 months, and two days. She was twice married. First to Mr. C. A. Barnes, Rock Rodge, Wilson County, NC. Mr. Barnes lived only seven months. The second time she married Mr. J. H. Williamson, also of Rock Ridge. Esther was a quiet girl when she with her father and mother boarded in my house in the winter of 1893 - 3894 and taught Professor MEWBORN's first school in New Port, NC. During the entire ten months we never heard her scolded at, and her mother wrote to me that she never needed a whipping. She appeared to be perfectly healthy until October, 1924 when she was taken with something like muscular rheumatism all over her body, which finally brought her to her bed, where she lay altogether on her right side, and could not be turned on her back nor left side. Two doctors attended her who thought she had tuberculosis and treated her for that trouble. She did not improve. She was taken to Carolina General Hospital, Wilson, NC, and examined under x ray when the trouble was found to be cancer of the glands. A specialist was called who gave the same diagnosis, and there was no cure. Her mother, sister, and the family kept her in the hospital two months where she had the best of attention, and everything was done which could be done to make her comfortable. Her Mother and sister were with her both day and night the week she died. On Monday night before she died the next Monday she talked to them beautifully, and advised how they ought to live unto God and in peace with their fellowman. Thus she died as she had lived in love and peace, quietly falling asleep on Monday, July 6th, at 12 o'clock. I do not know anything about her religiously, never having talked with her on the subject of religion, but was not such a life as she lived, and such a death as she died with her godly exhortation at the end of her life all the fruits of the Spirit? Surely so. Therefore we feel to encourage the lonely mother, the only sister, and the bereaved husband, with all her many relatives to hope in Jesus Christ the Lord that she is resting in His bosom, and that on that notable day when our Lord shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God she will arise with the dead in Christ, who with those who are changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, And SHALL EVER BE WITH THE LORD. The gracious Lord bless all the bereaved for Jesus sake and in His Holy name. Written by her loving cousin, L. H. Hardy ZION'S LANDMARK 1 November 1925 pages 383-384. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
24. Walter Daniel3 MEWBORN (George2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 Mar 1859 (Ibid.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). He married Eliza A. Dawson, daughter of Thomas W. Dawson and Eliza Rouse, on 16 Nov 1881 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Mary Matilida Hodges, daughter of John Ham Hodges and Jane Elizabeth Heath, on 1 May 1890 (Ibid.). Walter died on 22 Apr 1924 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 65 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. LaGrange, NC April 29, 1924 Dear Cousin, I have mailed today to the STANDARD LACONIC and THE NEWS AND OBSERVER the pieces I promised to write. I thought I would write you as I led you to believe it would be next week before I would mail them. IN MEMORIAM In sadness we chronicle the death of our friend Walter D. MEWBORN who died at his home at Jason Tuesday A.M. April 22, 1924, age 65 years and 22 days. He was the son of George MEWBORN and Nancy Hardy MEWBORN, the youngest of six children, Mrs. R. H. Hardy, P. H. MEWBORN, G. W. MEWBORN, J. L. MEWBORN of Cove City, and Mrs. G. M. Carter of Jason, last two living. In 1890 he married Miss Mollie Hodges who with eight children survive him, Mrs. Walter Sutton and Mrs. Robert Uzzell of LaGrange, Mr. W. D. MEWBORN, Jr of Petersburg, Va., Misses Jane, Ilene, Una, George W., and Paul of Jason, Greene County, NC. He was buried Wednesday PM in the MEWBORN burial Grounds in the midst of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Elder T. B. Lancaster of Goldsboro. The florial offerings were many and beautiful. He was an affectionate husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, a considerate neighbor, a good, intelligent manager of his farm and business affairs. He was a progressive citizen and true to every trust repose in him. He took an active part in politics but never sought office. He was drafted by his friends to serve two terms as County Commissioner. He was a business partner for more than thirty years with the late R. H. Hardy. We doubt if there was another man in the southern half of the County who exerted greater influence for good than he did. "To live in hearts we leave behind us is not to die," and when the summons came he was "like one who wraps the draperies of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." A friend J. P. MEWBORN LaGrange, NC. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Eliza A. DAWSON was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 6 Sep 1862 (Ibid.). Eliza died on 2 Nov 1886 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 24 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - ELIZA A. MEWBORN Dear Brother Gold, I send you for publication in the LANDMARK the obituary of Mrs. Eliza A., wife of Walter D. MEWBORN. She was the daughter of Thomas and Eliza Dawson; was born in Lenoir County, NC, Sept 6, 1862; married Nov. 16th, 1881; and died at her home in Greene County, NC, Nov. 7th, 1887. She was the mother of three children - two of whom having preceded her to the grave. She left a loving husband, one child, and numerous relatives and friends to mourn her death; but while we mourn over her absence from this world, we should bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well, and say, sleep on loved one, believing that she is released from toil and pain, while we are left to mourn and grieve at the departure of our loved one, as well as at our own sinful and depraved natures. The deceased was not a member of any denomination at the time of her death. She had been a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, but feeling her unworthiness, she requested her name to be erased. I think from many conversations that I have had with her on the subject of religion, that she believed in salvation by grace. Although she did not understand the doctrine advocated by the Primitive Baptists, I have reason to hope that she had been renewed by grace, but of this she had never made any acknowledgement that I know of. I also send you a vision that I had of the subject of the preceding memoir: On the night of the 11th, after she had died on the 7th, about the same time of night (she died about 11 o'clock), I was lying awake mediating, when I seemed to be dreaming, and at the graveyard in which she was buried. Standing over the right-hand side of the coffin I saw her youngest brother, Mr. J. T. Dawson, step up to the foot of the coffin and go around on the opposite side, stopping in front of me, when the foot end of the side piece dropped to the ground, the pieces of the head end remaining in their places. I saw the inside of the coffin which looked very dark, and what should have been her body looked more like a dark log. Just then I heard a voice at the head of the coffin saying: "My spirit, my spirit is ascending to a world of bliss." I said: Lord, Lord, show me Lidie's spirit (she was called Lidie), and I saw something like white smoke or steam asending above the coffin and a shadow ascending in it. I commenced crying and turned to leave when I said, why is it I could not cry when she died, nor while she was a corpse, nor at the burial, and am crying now? I heard a voice saying: You are rejoycing in the pleasing view of meeting her on high. Here I came to myself and was really crying, and did rejoice and do still rejoice over it at times. L. L. MEWBORN ZION'S LANDMARK 15 March 1888 p 213. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Walter Daniel3 MEWBORN and Eliza A. Dawson both born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Family Cemetery. Birth date on stone 2 December 1883. Mary Matilida HODGES was born on 3 May 1869 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Mary died on 14 Jul 1962 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 93 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Buried in the MEWBORN Cemetery, Greene Co, NC. Children of Walter Daniel3 MEWBORN and Mary Matilida Hodges were as follows:
MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
1918 (Ibid.). Josephine died on 13 Oct 1918 at age 20 (Ibid.).
Carolina, at age 7 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Family Cemetery.
25. John Moses3 MEWBORN (Joshua2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 25 Jul 1854 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible, Dobbs County Bible Records, by William L. Murphy.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Barbara Ann Fields, daughter of Alexander Fields and Mariah Mooring, on 21 Jan 1874 (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.). John died on 28 Aug 1900 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 46 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. John taught school at the old MEWBORN School nearby and was a Supervisor of a section of road near his home. OBIT - JOHN MOSES MEWBORN 1854 - 1900 John Moses MEWBORN was the oldest son of Joshua MEWBORN and Winifred MEWBORN. He was born on the 25th day of July, 1854. While in his childhood and boyhood days he possessed a remarkable discriminating power and all through life he had an inquiring mind. Wanting to know why a thing was so, and would try to analyze a subject in its various ways, and apply it at different points to see if some other plan or point would not be best. He was a great lover of domestic fowls and animals and attended strictly to these. He was a good provider and farmer, making his own supplies at home and provided well for the necessities of his family, was a good, kind, and obligating neighbor, ever willing to assist the destitute and needy, never too busy to visit the sick and administer to their wants. He was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Ann Fields on the 21st day of January 1874, and of this happy union there were born unto them ten children: four boys and six girls. All survived him, they all being healthy, normal, and of a quick mind. He united with the church on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in December, 1881 and was baptized next day by Elder I. J. Taylor. He ever adorned his profession with a well ordered walk, ever ready to obey the wishes and needs of the church. If a visiting brother was to be met, or carried, his services were at the command of the church. He was set apart and ordained as a deacon the 2nd Sunday in June, 1886. Elders L. H. Hardy, T. B. Lancaster, & J. W. Gardner being the Presbytery, which office he filled with credit to himself, and satisfaction to the church. Brethern I feel that it requires the pen of a ready writer to tell the merit and the great service he was to the church and to the community. We can truly say that he was a servant in the house of the Lord and that he has filled his stewardship, and has gone home to enjoy the inheritance reserved for the children of God. We feel while we mourn and look at the vacant seat he so readily and ably filled, that he is now enjoying the sweet blessed call of our Savior where he says, "Come, ye blest of my Father and enjoy the place prepared for you." Our brother leaves behind to mourn a beloved wife, ten children, one son-in-law, and one grandchild, an aged father and mother, one brother, and one sister, with numerous other relatives and friends and the church. He passed over the river of death in the triump of the faith of the blessed Jesus on the 28th day of August, 1900, in his 47th year and was laid to rest the next day in the family burying ground. A large crowd of sorrowing friends attending. His sickness of of the heart and he suffered for several months but was not confined in the house continually. We would implore this dear wife, we would persuade the dear lovely children not to mourn or grieve for him for he has passed over. He having his passport, (which was faithfulness) stamped, sealed, and coutersigned with the blood of Jesus, but follow in his footprints and examples set by him, ever putting your trust in Jesus. May your passports be like precious faith, that you may meet Him in that mansion above, where parting, and sadness, and sorrow, will be ever done away and there will be one eternal bliss of happiness and praises to a triumphant and holy Redeemer. Let the Lord be praised forever, Amen. Read, approved and ordered to be recorded on order of the church in conference on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in December, 1900. Elder T. B. Lancaster - Moderator L. J. H. MEWBORN - Clerk From MEWBORN Church Records, Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Barbara Ann FIELDS was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 8 May 1854 (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.) (George Lemuel MEWBORN Family Bible, Dobbs County, North Carolina, Bible Records, Vol 5" by William L. Murphy.) ( Death Certificate Lenoir County Courthouse, Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina.). Barbara died on 24 Jul 1938 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 84. Death Certificate found in Greene County, NC #49. Certificate gives her parents and the maiden name of her mother (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Death Certificate.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Barbara Ann was orphaned during the Civil War. Her uncle, John Fields of LaGrange reared her and her sister Virginia. Their brother Andrew, died young. Her father, Alexander Fields, was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg and died from the wounds after 1863. His wife, Mariah died while he was away during the War. Ima has a picture of Barbara Ann. Her father in law gave her the scrap cotton from the farm, which she picked herself, carded, spun, dyed and wove into a blue and white plaid bedspread. She gave this spread to her grandaughter, Beulah Barbara who then gave it to her nephew, Robert Fields MEWBORN. After her husband died, Barbara Ann bought additional land and left each child a small farm. She had a brooch and ear rings which she hid during the Civil War. The brooch was later lost, but she made a pin from the ear rings for each of hers daughters. Ima states that her grandmother spend a great deal of time in their home and told many stories of the family. She told the story about her father, Alexander Fields, who as a small child, two or three years old, strayed from home and no one could find him among the corn which was very tall. His mother noticed that when the dog was fed, instead of eating as he normally did, he trotted off down the corn rows with the food in his mouth. She followed and found Alexander, hungry and dirty but very happy to see his mother. His dog had been sharing his food. Collection of Ima MEWBORN OBIT - BARBARA ANN FIELDS MEWBORN - 1854 - 1938 On the fourth Sunday morning, July 24, 1938, about sunrise, God saw fit to take from our midst and from this world with its earthly cares our Mother, who believes, taught, and often quoted the beautiful words of Job "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." " Blessed be the name of the Lord." She was born May 8th, 1854, making her stay on earth 84 years, two months, and eleven days. She and her husband, John Moses MEWBORN were married on the 21st day of January, 1874. Father preceded her to the grave nearly thirty eight years. He died on the 28th of August, 1900. There was born to them ten children, seven of whom survive at the time of her death. There were forty six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She united with the church at MEWBORN's, Greene County, NC and was baptized by Elder Shadrack Pate. MEWBORN's Church at this time did not have a pastor. I have heard my Mother say that she went to Nahunta church in Wayne County, NC the following Sunday morning where Elder Pate was serving as pastor, that it was a very cold day, the ice being nearly an inch thick on the swollen stream at the old church where she was baptized. In offering herself to the church for membership, we were told that she related a beautiful experience, giving God all the glory for the hope of her salvation, and the many mercies bestowed on her all of her life. Truly she was a faithful member all her days, and was one of the most active members at the time of her death, particulalrly in sharing or doing her part in a financial way. Oftentimes she would assist the poorer members in a financial way. A few months before she died and the last time she attended services at the church, she very actively would turn to the hymns as they are given and her voice could be heard beautifully and distinctly. Her greatest pleasure was attending her church duties, and while she was busy all of her life in caring for her family, and many other duties, she always found time to attend church meetings. I don't know of a time when she missed one unless she was providentially hindered. A young man made the statement shortly before her death that not only was she interested but she wanted everyone else to be interested. In her deep trials she would take time often to pray. She would take her troubles to God and her faith was unwavering. She lived most of her last years with her daughters, who were faithful in doing what they could for her. Mother knew her faults and thoroughly understood her weaknesses, and often mourned on account of them, yet I find myself at a loss in trying to describe the many and beautiful traits and characteristics which composed her noble life. Father said in his lifetime and I still say that the only fair description of her life is found in Proverbs 31:10 - 31. Her body was taken to the old church where many friends and relatives and even people I had never seen or met before assembled. Elder W. B. Kearney, her pastor, and Elder J. B. Roberts conducted the funeral. A number of her favorite hymns were sung. Afterwards her body was taken to MEWBORN's cemetery, near the church, to await the resurrection morn when we believe she will be satisfied when awakened in his likeness. Written by her son: Elder Joshua Eugene MEWBORN From MEWBORN Church Records Collection of Ima MEWBORN OBIT - The News and Observer - 25 July 1938 - Snow Hill - MRS. BARBARA MEWBORN Mrs. Barbara MEWBORN, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. L. MEWBORN. She had been in ill health for several months, and her condition had been considered serious for sometime, so death was not unexpected. Mrs. MEWBORN was a daughter of the late Alexander and Maria Fields. She was born and reared in Greene County. When a young woman she married John M. MEWBORN who preceded her to the grave 38 years ago. After her husband's death Mrs. MEWBORN took over the management of her farms and made an enviable name for herself as one of the best farmers in the county. This kept her busy, but she always found time to take part in religious and social activities in her community, and to be a model mother to her children. In early life she joined the Primitive Baptist Church, and at her death was the oldest member of MEWBORN's Church, not only in age but in years of service to the church. A son, Elder J. E. MEWBORN, is co-pastor of this church and a leader in church work in this section of the State. Funeral services will be conducted at MEWBORN's Church, near Jason, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, by Elder W. B. Kearney, her pastor assisted by Elder J. B. Roberts of Farmville. Interment will follow in the family burial ground. Surviving are three sons, Elder J. E. MEWBORN, clerk of court of Greene County, N.U. MEWBORN, former sheriff of Greene County, and R. A. MEWBORN member of the firm of C. L. Hardy Horse and Mule Company, all of Snow Hill; four daughters, Mesdames Ada Barrow, A. D. MEWBORN, G. L. MEWBORN and L. A. MEWBORN, all of Greene County. Surviving also are a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. _ Children of John Moses3 MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
26. Mary Ann Temesia3 MEWBORN (Joshua2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 6 Sep 1856 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.). She married William Graham Whitted, son of Sidney Whitted and Sarah Woody, in Mar 1874 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Mary died on 8 Oct 1875 at age 19 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. William Graham WHITTED was born on 5 May 1839 (Ibid.). He married Lydia Jane MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott MEWBORN Jr. and Mary (Polly) Aldridge. He married Francis Britt, daughter of William Britt and Frances (Britt). William died on 10 May 1899 at age 60. The OBIT of William Graham Jr. names two sisters, Miss Sally and Mabel and a brother Ernest but Ima does not name those siblings. Children of Mary Ann Temesia3 MEWBORN and William Graham Whitted were:
27. Nancy Jane3 MEWBORN (Joshua2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 20 Nov 1858 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.). She married James Abia Herring, son of Abia Herring and Cuzzy Nancy Casey, on 15 Jul 1875 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Herring Family family group sheet, supplied by Dr. Francis Hodges in 1997 by Dennis Smith, Charlotte, NC.). Nancy died on 24 Jul 1891 in Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 32 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Herring Family, family group sheet.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - MEWBORN CHURCH BOOKS, Book 2, pages 65-66 - OBITUARY OF MRS. NANCY J. HERRING The duty again falls upon me to write an obituary notice of our departed sister, Nancy J. Herring who fell asleep in the arms of her blessed Redeemer on the 24th day of July 1891. She was the daughter of Joshua and Winnifred MEWBORN and was born on the 29th day of November 1858. She was a bright-promising child, beloved by all her playmates and associates and grew up to womanhood a well formed and graceful woman, well proportioned and fine figure. She was married to James A. Herring at about the age of seventeen and made him an industrious, saving and loving wife. No doubt but she worked to hard for her strength. She remained the healthy sound woman so far as I know up to about two years before her death when her health gave way and resulted in heart disease. She was ever cheerful and talkative. None could grow lonely in her company and the needy ones never sent empty away, though she believed and set the example that it was everyones duty to apply themselves and work for an honest living. She was the mother of nine children; six boys and three girls. Three of them preceded her to the grave leaving six with a dear husband, father, mother, brothers and sisters, a full neighborhood of good attentive neighbors and the church to mourn. She with her husband united with the church on Saturday before 2nd Sunday in July 1888 and lived a lovely member until her death. L. J. H. MEWBORN Collection of Ima MEWBORN. James Abia HERRING was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, on 1 Nov 1851 (Ibid.). He married Elmetta Daily on 17 May 1892 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). James died on 9 Dec 1912 in Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 61 (Herring Family, family group sheet.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is an article from "North Carolina Century Farms" on James and his farm. Children of Nancy Jane3 MEWBORN and James Abia Herring were as follows:
26 Jun 1906 at age 27 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. The grave marker states he died in 1884 but this is in error according to Ima MEWBORN.
Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Church Cemetery.
28. Edith (Edy) Elizabeth3 MEWBORN (Joshua2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 2 Oct 1860 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.). She married Lemuel Nathaniel Herring, son of Abia Herring and Cuzzy Nancy Casey, in Nov 1877 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Edith died on 13 Nov 1897 in Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 37 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Wayne County, North Carolina, in Herring Family Cemetery. The information was furnished to Ima MEWBORN in 1977 by her aunt Nancy Jane MEWBORN who was 86 years old at the time. There is a picture of Betty and Lemuel and their son Adda taken from the original by Dr. Francis Hodges in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Lemuel Nathaniel HERRING was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, on 7 Jan 1853 (Herring Family, family group sheet.). He married Matilda Lamb after 1897 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Lemuel died on 5 Jun 1919 in Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 66 (Herring Family, family group sheet.). His body was interred in Wayne County, North Carolina, in Herring Family Cemetery. Buried in Wayne County off Hwy 111. Children of Edith (Edy) Elizabeth3 MEWBORN and Lemuel Nathaniel Herring were as follows:
family group sheet.). His body was interred in Wayne County, North Carolina, in Herring Family Cemetery. Dr. Francis Hodges stated Adda drowned in the Neuse River at the age of 19.
died on 23 Apr 1911 in Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 17 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Wayne County, North Carolina, in Herring Family Cemetery. Dr. Francis Hodges stated she was a great beauty but died young of TB. 29. Joshua Parrott3 MEWBORN (Joshua2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 25 Sep 1862 (Parrott MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Joshua MEWBORN I Family Bible.). He married Ida Varina Wooten, daughter of John Hewes Wooten and Vicey John Aldridge, on 6 Jan 1885 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Joshua died on 14 Feb 1943 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 80 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Joshua was an attorney and farmer. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Hull Road Meeting House. June 27, 1893 Dear Sister: (Eugine MEWBORN) I have George's picture enlarged, if you would like to have it, I will send it to you. It favors him very much. Titus can read tolerably well now, and can spell but does not go to school. He can could a hundred by ten, by five, and by two, and add and subtract most of the numbers up to twenty. Laura favors brother John's Johnny more than any one I know of. She can almost count a hundred. Mr. McGowan has a little tame deer about six weeks old. Tell Papa I am very much obliged to him for attending to my tax for me and tell him I will send what money he had to pay the 15th of July. I have a new hand car now. We can make it run a mile in three minutes. Will there be any grapes on our vines at Hull Road? If there is any you can have them if you want them. Wayne County joins our County on the West. Tattnall on the north, McIntosh on the east and south. (Note: He must have been in Long County.) (Georgia) I saw Daniel Fort (the man who broke in to the school house) in Savannah some time ago. He did not know me until I told him who I was. He was agent for a book. Your Brother, J. (Joshua) P. (Parrott) MEWBORN Note: Uncle Parrott worked in Georgia for a time with the railraod. (I.E.M.) Dear Eugine: (Eugine MEWBORN) Eugine tell your Papa that it has occurred to me since writing my letter that maybe it would be better to hold my cotton for a rising price, and what dues he thinks about. Ask your Papa does he aim to sell his now or hold it for a better price. I would like to have his advice about it. Tell your Papa to find out from Mr. Taylor what Mr. MacPate keeps after. Mr. Taylor lives there and ask Mr. Taylor is there anything due Mr. Pate or not because he is living there. Parrott said tell your Papa that he is confident he carried Mr. Blount's book back to him before he left but if he still contends for it, that he will pay him for it if he will let him know what it is worth. Tell your Mama that Titus is often after me to pack up and lets go see Granny. He was after me today to go. He says the yellow fever never goes to Granny's house. Give my love to all Cousin John's folks, and tell little Nancy that I am going to bring her something pretty when I come. Eugine, Parrott said tell you that he sent you a little paper that is published at Saxon (?), let us know whether you got it or not. Write soon and long, long letters. From one who loves you, Ida V. (Varina) MEWBORN P.S. Eugene it seems I could talk to you a whole month and not stop. _ OBIT - The News and Observer - J. PARROTT MEWBORN - Snow Hill - J. Parrott MEWBORN, 80, died at his home in Greene County Sunday. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon, with Elder J. B. Roberts of Greenville officiating. Interment was in the MEWBORN cemetery. Mr. MEWBORN was born in Greene County in 1862, while his father was serving in the Confederate Army. He received his early education at the public schools in Greene County and later attended Davis Military Academy at La Grange and the University of North Carolina. He was a student and close friend of the late Prof. Horace WIlliams of Chapel Hill. He taught in the public schools of Greene County and in Georgia for several years and later practiced law in Eastern Carolina. He established a law office in Kinston and was associated with the law firm of Rountree and Loftin. In his later life he settled on his farm in this county. He was one of the most widely known and highly respected citizens of Greene County. He was married to the former Ida Wooten, who died 13 years ago. Surviving are one son, Titus G. MEWBORN; one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Pate, both of Greene County; a number of grandchidlren and great grandchildren. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} An additional OBIT from the Stand Laconic gives the following details: he was the son of the late Joshua and Winifred Wooten MEWBORN; all his siblings have receded him to the grace except one sister, Eugene. . Ida Varina WOOTEN was born on 19 Mar 1862 (Ibid.). Ida died on 12 Sep 1938 at age 76 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Children of Joshua Parrott3 MEWBORN and Ida Varina Wooten were as follows:
37. Mary MEWBORN3 HARDY (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 4 Apr 1854 (Ibid.) (David Hardee, Hardy Family.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). She married Jesse Leonidas MEWBORN, son of Rev. George MEWBORN and Nancy Louisa Hardy, on 12 Feb 1871 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Mary died on 8 Jun 1933 at age 79 (David Hardee, Hardy Family.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Jesse Leonidas MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 30 Jul 1852 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.). Jesse died on 28 Jan 1928 in Craven County, North Carolina, at age 75 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. JESSE MEWBORN AND FAMILY If It wasn't asking too much of you, I would like very much to see a notice of the life and death of some of my people. My father, Jesse L. MEWBORN, was born July 30th 1852, in Greene County, near the little village of Jason, NC. He lived in this vicinity until he was 40 years old. He then lived in Lenoir County, one year near Kinston, NC, and in Beaufort County, near Aurora, NC for five years. (Note: Daughter, Florence D. MEWBORN died while the family lived here and is buried in the old Sandy Grove Church Yard - IEM) Then he moved back in Greene County to a place called Shine and lived there for eighteen years. He then moved to Wayne County, about seven miles from Goldsboro, NC and stayed there about seven years. In his declining years he broke up housekeeping, and with his wife and youngest daughter went to Cove City in Craven County, NC to live with a widowed daughter, Mrs. Lydia MEWBORN Heath, and stayed there until his death, January 24, 1928. He was the father of eleven children. Their names are : John, Florence, Morris, Van, Lydia, Stella, Nannie, Mary, Ruth, Rachel, and Annie. Three girls preceded him in death, Mary, Florence, and Stella. He had "flu" and pneumonia and lived only a few days. He was taken back to the old family burying ground, MEWBORN's graveyard, in which his parents were buried, and there laid to rest, to await the coming of the Lord. He joined the church at MEWBORN's when he was a young man, and his name stayed on the church book until his death. He never possessed much of this world's goods, but he was an honest, upright man, a good neighbor wherever he lived. He was thought of as superior to most men, in every place he lived. He never used slang words of any kind. The worst word I ever heard him use was "dog-gone" and that only once. There could be more said, but this is enough. Thus he lived and died. His wife, Mary MEWBORN His wife, Mary MEWBORN, was born April 4 1852, in the same neighborhood with him, and was his double first cousin. They were married February 12, 1870, and lived together nearly fifty eight (58) years. After the death of father, mother and my two sisters moved to Tarboro, NC where three of the other children lived, and she died there June 8th, 1933, making her 79 years, one month and 4 days old, and she was a very good woman, and devoted mother. She was loved by all. She joined the same church of her husband, in a short time after he did and died with her name there. She suffered with heart trouble several years, and died quite suddenly just before day, but we were up with her. She was buried beside her husband. Thus she lived and died. Their Fifth Child Their fifth child, Lydia MEWBORN, was born June 25th, 1879 and died June 6th, 1929 making her nearly 50 years old. She married Mr. E. H. Heath, April 20th, 1910. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church in Kinston, NC about the year 1923, and was clerk of the church when she died. She had no children and was blessed to be able to help take care of her father and mother in their last days. She had cancer and suffered untold agony for six months before she died. She taught school in her early womanhood and was a good business woman. Her husband died Nov 15, 1921. She lived a widow the rest of her days. Thus she lived and died. Their First Child Their first child, John MEWBORN, was born July 13, 1872. He was killed by an automobile in front of his home Nov 16, 1936 making him 64 years, 4 months, and 3 days old. He was born in Greene County in the same community that his father and mother were. He lived with them until he was 21 years old, then he stayed with his uncle for several years, and in Alabama 3 or 4 years, and in different places until in 1912, he bought a place of business in Tarboro, NC, and moved there. He put in a grist mill, and has been a very successful man in business at that place. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC. He was a Mason, and this order was in charge of the funeral. We the remaining children, wish to thank each person for their kind expressions of sympathy. He did not belong to any church. Written by his sister with whom he had lived since 1919, when he took her and her husband in with him, and since that time had given the business to them. Thus he lived and died. Written by the seventh child of Jesse L. and Mary MEWBORN. Mrs. Nannie L. MEWBORN Tarboro, NC ZION'S LANDMARK - dated 15 December 1936, page 48. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Children of Mary MEWBORN3 Hardy and Jesse Leonidas MEWBORN were as follows:
38. Benjamin George3 HARDY Jr. (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 24 Mar 1856 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). He married Mary Ellen Simpkins, daughter of Melvin Simpkins and Darcus Edwards (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). Benjamin died on 18 Jan 1896 at age 39 (Ibid.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). Also shows the death date of 20 July 1899. Mary Ellen SIMPKINS was born on 13 Sep 1860 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Mary died on 2 Jan 1951 in South River, Carteret County, North Carolina, at age 90 (Ibid.). Children of Benjamin George3 Hardy Jr. and Mary Ellen Simpkins were as follows:
39. Nancy Lemuel M.3 HARDY (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 31 Dec 1857 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). She married John Riley Rowe, son of John T. Rowe and Penelope Ross, in Beaufort County, North Carolina, on 7 Oct 1877 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). Nancy died on 3 Jul 1900 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 42 (Ibid.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. John Riley ROWE was born on 3 Jan 1852 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.) ( Tombstone, Lenoir County, NC.). John died on 6 Oct 1899 in Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina, at age 47 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. OBIT - ELDER JOHN ROWE Elder John Riley Rowe, eldest son of John T. and Penelope Rowe, was born in Beaufort County, NC on the 3rd day of January, 1852. His parents were members and his father a deacon in the Primitive Bapist church in the days of his youth and he early in life manifested love for Primitive Baptist ministers, who were frequently at his father's house. He always held his parents in high esteem and though as he was wild and mischievous with other boys, they learned that they could place the most implicit confidence in what he told them - That same love for truth that was marked in his character through life having been implanted in him at that early age. As soon as he could read the Bible was his favorite book (sic), and he read it much with close attention, so that it was very useful to him in after life. He was convicted of sin and converted to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Christ Jesus in early youth, and joined the Primitive Baptist church on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in March, 1869, and was baptized by Elder I. Jones. The church seeing evidence of his ministerial gift and calling, gave him license to preach whereever God in his providence might direct him, on the 1st Saturday in December, 1873, and on the 1st Sunday in March, 1875, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry by a presbytery consisting of Elders A. Jones and B. Whitford. On the 7th day of October, 1877, he was married to Miss Nancy L. Hardy, at his father's, by Elder L. H. Hardy. She proved to be a wife indeed, and for a minister's wife, with such labors in the Lord's vineyard as fell to his lot, she had few equals. Of this union were born unto them, two sons and four daughters, all whom survive him. He had the pleasure to baptize into the fellowhip of his home church, Sandy Grove, his wife and oldest daughter, who are useful members and adornments to the church. He was early called on to serve churches in pastorial relationship and different churches were added to the number of his charges until at the time of his death he was pastor of seven churches - one in the Kehukee, one in the White Oak, and five in the Contentnea Association. Two of those churches were so situated as to require nearly one hundred miles travel in a sail boat at each visit. Some of the others were long distances from him, so that it was necessary fo much of his time to be spent traveling to and from those churches. All those churches will certify to his great faithfulness in serving them, though he has been for several years a great sufferer with severe spells of sick headache, which continually grew more frequest to the end. He consulted several physicians in different part of the country, but all to no beneficial purpose. (A paragraph skipped as it regards his churches) In politics he was a Democrat, and served with distinction in the Legislature of 1893 and 1894, receiving praise from the Speaker for his constant attendance and marked ability as a legislator. He was nominated for the Senate for the next term, but was defeated by the combination of the two opposing parties. He was a favorite of the people of his county, but since has steadly refused official honors. He and his daughter, Sister Lula L. Rowe, left home Friday before the 1st Sunday in October to attend the KeHukee Association. He was put in the arrangement to preach on Sunday, but was taken sick Saturday night so that he was not able to attend Sunday, but was better Monday and preached the concluding sermon of the Association. He preached with power for over one hour and a half, which was his last sermon on earth. He was taken worse on Tuesday, and stopped with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hodges in two miles of Washington, where three able physicians were called. His father, one brother, and his daughter, Ruby, went to see and be with him, but all that they, together with many other friends, could do, could not stay the hand of death. The Lord called His servant home, and on Friday at 9 o'clock AM his spirit took its flight to its eternal home. By industry and economy he has left his family a good home and free from debt. He has left behind him many to mourn their loss, including a dear, aged father, loving, faithful wife, six children, three brothers, one sister, and many dear brethern, sisters, and friends; but they mourn not as those without hope, for they feel the assurance that their great loss in his greater gain. May the Lord bless all the bereaved and grant them reconciliation to this dispensation of His providence is the prayer of the unworthy writer, for Christ's sake. Amen Yours, in love and sorrow George M. Hardy Idalia, NC ZION'S Landmark, 15 December 1899 page 69,70. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Nancy Lemuel M.3 Hardy and John Riley Rowe were as follows:
40. Parrott Drewry3 HARDY (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 20 Oct 1859 (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). He married Mary Clayton Bennett (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Sarah Gaskill Parris (Ibid.). He married Nancy A. Jones (Ibid.). He married Salome Gaskill in Aug 1879 (Ibid.). Parrott died on 31 Dec 1935 in Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina, at age 76 (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). His body was interred in Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina. There were no children of Parrott Drewry3 Hardy and Sarah Gaskill Parris. There were no children of Parrott Drewry3 Hardy and Nancy A. Jones. There were no children of Parrott Drewry3 Hardy and Mary Clayton Bennett. Salome GASKILL. Salome died on 5 Sep 1893 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Children of Parrott Drewry3 Hardy and Salome Gaskill were:
41. Lydia Unity (Eunity)3 HARDY (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 25 Mar 1861 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.) (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). She married Sam D. Ferrell on 12 Oct 1881 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). Lydia died on 31 Jul 1882 at age 21 (Ibid.) (Lemuel Hardy III Family Bible.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.) (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). Children of Lydia Unity (Eunity)3 Hardy and Sam D. Ferrell were:
42. Levi Jessie3 HARDY (Mary2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 12 Apr 1864 (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Benjamin George Hardy Family Bible.). He married Rosemond Olivia Jones (Lemuel Hardy III-Patsy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). He married Sarah Frances Harris on 11 Jan 1928 (Ibid.). Levi died on 6 Jan 1950 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 85 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. The information in the Hardy book is different on the names of the wives than other information. Hardee also said Levi had children. Rosemond Olivia JONES was born on 29 Sep 1865 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Rosemond died on 10 Apr 1920 at age 54 (Ibid.). Children of Levi Jessie3 Hardy and Rosemond Olivia Jones were as follows:
Sarah Frances HARRIS. Sarah died on 12 Oct 1928 in Beaufort County, North Carolina (Tombstone.). Her body was interred in Small, Beaufort County, North Carolina, in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery. Children of Levi Jessie3 Hardy and Sarah Frances Harris were as follows:
43. Mary Elizabeth3 MEWBORN (Parrott2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 29 Nov 1866 (Ibid.) (Marjorie Sutton Oliver, The Suttons of England and North Carolina (Private Publisher).) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). She married Egbert A. Sutton, son of Richard Walters Sutton Sr. and Mary Ann Catherine Hill, on 7 Feb 1882 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Mary died on 28 Sep 1901 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 34 (Ibid.) (Marjorie Sutton Oliver, The Suttons of England and North Carolina.). Her body was interred in Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Sutton Family Cemetery. Ima also has the date 1863 as her birthdate. Marjorie Oliver gives her birthdate as 1866 and the Benjamin F. Hardy Bible has a different date. I used the Bible Record. Egbert A. SUTTON was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 4 Oct 1862 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). He married Emma Caroline Hill, daughter of Joseph Parrott Hill and Evaline Arthur, on 20 Jul 1902 (Marjorie Sutton Oliver, The Suttons of England and North Carolina.). Egbert died on 18 Dec 1937 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 75 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. Children of Mary Elizabeth3 MEWBORN and Egbert A. Sutton all born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, were as follows:
46. Rufus Hardy3 MEWBORN (Parrott2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 27 Apr 1870 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, family group sheet.). He married Sophia Luna MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott Hardy MEWBORN and Lanie Louise Hardy, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 26 Aug 1903 (Ibid.). Rufus died on 1 Mar 1939 at age 68 (Ibid.). Sophia Luna MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 13 Nov 1881 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.). Sophia died on 12 Mar 1962 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 80 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. Children of Rufus Hardy3 MEWBORN and Sophia Luna MEWBORN were as follows:
47. James Hyman3 MEWBORN Sr. (Parrott2, Parrott1) was born on 6 Jul 1874 (Ibid.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble, Heritage Place, LCC, Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina.). He married Lela Hortence MEWBORN, daughter of Parrott Hardy MEWBORN and Lanie Louise Hardy, on 13 Jan 1895 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble.). James died on 11 May 1965 in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 90 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN, family group sheet.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble.). His body was interred in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Westview Cemetery (Ibid.). Jimmy was in the practice of Optometry and owned a jewelry store in Kinston. I remember this family well. (MMM) There are several clippings for this family in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN including clippings of old photos of this family. OBIT - News and Observer - 11 May 1965 - DR. JIMMIE HYMAN MEWBORN - KINSTON - Dr. Jimmie Hyman MEWBORN, 90, died Tuesday. He was an optometrist and retired in 1960 after having practiced for more than 60 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Woodman of the World. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Wednesday at the church with Dr. Thomas Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Courtney of Savannah, Ga; four daughters, Mrs. Hortense Faulkner and Mrs. Noel Hobbs, both of Kinston, Mrs. L. G. Ballard of Wilson and Mrs. Carl Sutton of LaGrange; and 19 grandchildren. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Lela Hortence MEWBORN was born on 22 Nov 1873 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble.). Lela died on 30 Nov 1955 in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 82 (Parrott Hardy MEWBORN Family Bible.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble.). Her body was interred in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Westview Cemetery (Ibid.). Children of James Hyman3 MEWBORN Sr. and Lela Hortence MEWBORN were as follows:
48. Laney Jane3 MEWBORN (Parrott2, Parrott1) was born in 1876 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). She married William C. Whitfield, son of Augustus Washington Whitfield and Delilia Ann Jones, on 25 Nov 1896 (Ibid.) (Augustus Washington Whitfield Family Bible, 1886. (The American Bible Society, New York); (1960 in the possession of Lanie Jane MEWBORN Whitfield).). Laney died on 12 Jun 1966 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Holy Innocence Church Cemetery. OBIT - The Greene County Ledger - 21 July 1966 - MRS. WHITFIELD BURIED THURSDAY - Mrs. Lanie MEWBORN Whitfield, 90, Kinston, died at her home at 6:pm Tuesday, July 12. She was the widow of William C. Whitfield and the daughter of the late Parrott and Lanie Hardy MEWBORN of Greene County. Mrs. Whitfield was a member of the Holy Innocents Epsicopal Church of Moss Hill. Funeral services were held at 11 am Thursday from the church with her pastor, Rev. Howard Cutler, assisted by Rev. John Winslow, associate rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are one son, James A. Whitfield of Kinston; four granddaughters, Mrs. Preston Moseley of Wilmington, Mrs. Elwood Taylor of Ft. Mead, Md., Mrs. Ray W. Wmith and Mrs. Nolan Garner, both of Kinston, six great grandchildren. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} William C. WHITFIELD was born on 17 Sep 1872 (Ibid.) (Augustus Washington Whitfield Family Bible.). William died on 18 Jun 1946 at age 73 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). His body was interred in Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Holy Innocence Church Cemetery. Children of Laney Jane3 MEWBORN and William C. Whitfield were:
49. Rosa Ellen3 MEWBORN (Parrott2, Parrott1) was born on 6 Jun 1879 (Ibid.) (Benjamin F. Hardy Family Bible.). She married John William Lewis, son of William Oliver Lewis and Henrietta Faulkner, on 11 Dec 1907 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Rosa died on 16 Apr 1954 at age 74 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Maplewood Cemetery. OBIT - ROSA ELLEN MEWBORN LEWIS - ZION'S LANDMARK dated 9-1-1954, page 318 My mother, Mrs. Rosa Ellen (MEWBORN) Lewis, was born on June 6th 1879 and passed away on April 16, 1954, making her stay here on earth 74 years. She was a true, kind, and faithful member of the Old Primitive Baptist Church for 56 years. She was buried on Easter which was her regular meeting day. Elders J. E. MEWBORN and G. G. Trevathan conducted her funeral. Many relatives and friends attended her funeral. She was the widow of John William Lewis. They laid her to rest beside her beloved husband in Maplewood Cemetery in Kinston, NC. She has four children surviving: they are: Parrott Lewis, Winifred Lewis of the home, Mrs. Milton Gooding of Trenton, NC, Mrs. Ross Bergamino of Charlotte, NC. She also has four grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. W. C. Whitfield of Kinston and a brother, Dr. J. H. MEWBORN of Kinston. Written by her daughter Miss Winifred Lewis Kinston, NC {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Kinston, N. C. Jan 18th, 1934 Dear Eugine: Have thought I would write to you so many times. Have thought you would come some time with Joshua when he comes to Kinston and spend the night with us. I do still hope you may come some time. I went to LaGrange this afternoon, spent the afternoon with Sophia (MEWBORN), saw brother Rufus (MEWBORN), they have been sick, they are better. I went see Aunt Martha Tuesday night. She doesn't improve much, her feet are swelled, she can't walk much, only in her room. She sets up in her room. Annie Sutton is staying with her now. Mildred Lewis, my daughter stayed with them last week. I go to see her once or twice a week, she like to have company. She has right much company. Will (husband) and Mildred (daughter) have gone to church to town tonight. Winifred (daughter) and Sarah (daughter) are studying their lessons. Parrott (son) is her with us. I know you all miss Tom (Whitted). It is hard for us to give up our loved ones. The Lord knows best. We should be reconciled to His will for we all will pay the debt sometime that he has paid. I feel like Tom's children will be with you, for you have been a mother to them. I hope they do feel toward you as a mother. Come to see Aunt Martha when you can, she seems to be glad to see her friends. She speaks about you all often. You all come to see us when you can. Love to you all from the family. Hope you all are well. Write soon. Your Cousin, "Ella" Lewis, nee: Rosa Ellen MEWBORN. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ John William LEWIS was born on 30 Sep 1888. John died on 6 Mar 1946 at age 57. Children of Rosa Ellen3 MEWBORN and John William Lewis were as follows:
50. Felix Tiberias3 GRAY (Edith2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 28 Apr 1866 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). He married Mary F. Harrison on 24 Nov 1904 (Mary Louise Kilpatrick, Greene County Cemetery Records.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Felix died on 19 Nov 1919 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 53 (Mary Louise Kilpatrick, Greene County Cemetery Records.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Most of this family is buried in the MEWBORN Cemetery, Greene Co, NC. Also have a birthdate of 1867 on the stone. Mary F. HARRISON was born on 12 Jan 1880 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). She married Alfred Everette Rouse (Ibid.). Mary died on 11 May 1961 at age 81 (Ibid.). Children of Felix Tiberias3 Gray and Mary F. Harrison were as follows:
Carolina, at age 7 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
53. Mary Ava3 GRAY (Edith2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 22 May 1871 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.) (Noah Henry Turnage Family Bible, Holy Bible, The King James and the Revised Versions. Self Pronouncing Edition, Front page does not have the publisher or the date.. Dobbs County, North Carolina, Bible Records, Vol 5" by William L. Murphy.). She married Noah Henry Turnage, son of Joseph Turnage and Nancy Sugg, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 8 May 1889 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.) (Noah Henry Turnage Family Bible, Holy Bible, The King James and the Revised Versions. Self Pronouncing Edition.). Mary died on 27 Feb 1959 in Hospital, at age 87 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - MARY AVA TURNAGE Mary Ava Turnage was born May 22, 1871, the daughter of John P. Gray and Edith MEWBORN Gray. She was married to Noah Henry Turnage on May 8, 1889. To this union were born twelve children, namely: Reetho Gold, Emma G, Mrs. J. E. MEWBORN, Joseph Lester, John Roland, Nannie Daniels, Edith Barnes, Nellie Gray, Lucy V., Henry Bailey, and Annie Ava. Two died in infancy. She united with MEWBORN's church on Saturday, before the second Sunday in November 1918, at the close of the service and was gladly received. She was baptized on Sunday afternoon by Elder T. B. Lancaster, pastor at that time. Her experience was bright and in full accord with the teaching of the scriptures. In relating her experience to the church, she, without any emotion, mentioned in particular some few glimpses of her Lord, and in every instance, it was one of brightnesses and far beyond description. Such was the experience of both Old and New Testament writers. John describes Him as being "clothed with a gold girdle. His head and His hair were white like wool, as white as snow. His feet are likened unto fine brass as if they burned in a furnace, and His eyes were as a flame of fire." (Rev, 1:15 & 1:18). David says that His garments are as white as snow and the hair on His head is like unto pure wool. His throne was like unto a firey flame and His wheels as burning fire. (Dan. 7:9) She relied solely and trusted nothing for her salvation other than a crucified and risen Lord, the only Name under Heaven whereby we must be saved. Her faith was firm and she was steadfast and immovable, was never shaken in mind. She loved her Lord and leaned heavily upon Him both for temporal and Heavenly blessings and was faithful to the church unto the end. She prized her children, together with grand and great grandchildren and gave all that she possess in their behalf. Three days before she passed away, she told her daughters her time on earth was ended and that she was ready to go. Elder M. F. Westbrook, one of the Elders whom she esteemed highly, was in charge of the service held at the church, and was assisted by Elder W. G. Pate. Read and approved in conference, Saturday before the second Sunday in June, 1959. Elder J. E. MEWBORN, Moderator J. M. MEWBORN, Clerk Zion's Landmark dated 1 August 1959, pages 287 - 288 {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ An Interview With Granny Ava Gray Turnage (1871- 1959)- 25 June 1958 Interviewed by Thelma MEWBORN Smith "I lived at the present Joe Gray home near Turnage's Mills, Greene County, NC. As a young girl in the 1880's I helped card and spin cloth with my mother, Edith Anne MEWBORN Gray (1836 - 1915) and in the last days before the turning more to bought (factory made) cloth for clothes. Roads were cart paths in those days. Tobacco was cured in wood-fired log mud-chinked barnes. It was in a beginning stage in Greene County in the 1890's." "Your Grand-pa Turnage (Noah Henry 1866 - 1924) was jolly and full of life. He loved horses. He had a beautiful black horse which he reserved for courting. He used to come to see me riding in a buggy pulled by his "courting" horse." "The School I attended was a District school situated on the present Snow Hill-Jason highway about two miles from MEWBORN's Church. I lived further from this school - one teacher one-room than some, and this coupled with the cold winter weather or stormy summer weather meant I could attend only irregularly. Since the wind would get in my bonnet on cold, extremely cold days, my parents didn't risk my getting sick. I walked about 1 1/2 miles when I went. There was a summer (two months) session and a winter (two months) session. Levi MEWBORN, my uncle, was on the school committee. One teacher was Miss Abbey Wells." "When I was first married and living with your Grand-pa, Noah Henry, near Rainbow Church and at his parents, Felix, my eldest brother, came on his mule drawn buggy to tell me that Brother Bob (Eusibius) was worse off with the measles. I had left the Joseph Turnage house and gone down the foot-path to the main path to wait for his expected coming. Just as I turned into the main path, I caught sight of Felix's mule putting his foot down into the "Sowel", a little stream of water. The Mule was suppose to ford it. This sudden scene before my eyes recalled the dream I had the night before in which was this identical scene. In my dream I had seen the mule trotting along and then pausing to put his feet into the water before crossing." {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Noah Henry TURNAGE was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 24 Feb 1866 (Ibid.). Noah died on 21 Jan 1924 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 57 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. The Turnage and Gray families lived along NC 903 south from Snow Hill to Jason in Greene Co. Turnage was a farmer and operated MEWBORN's Mill on Tysons's Marsh for many years. OBIT - NOAH HENRY TURNAGE Noah Henry Turnage, son of Joseph and Nancy (Sugg) Turnage was born in Greene County, NC, February 24th, 1866 and died after about five months illness of that dreaded disease, cancer, at his home in Greene County, NC, January 21st 1924, aged 57 years, ten months and 21 days. He was married to Miss Mary Ava Gray May 8th, 1889. They had twelve children of whom two are dead, one infant and Ruth Maybelle, and the following ten are living, four sons, Reetho Gold, Joseph Lester, John Roland, and Henry Bailey and six daughters, Emma Gertrude MEWBORN, Nancy Virginia, Edith Estelle, Nellie Gray, Lucy Inez, and Annie Ava. He manifested a desire to be baptized, professed a hope in Christ and at his request several of the brethern and sisters of MEWBORN's Church met at his mill Wednesday after the second Sunday in December, 1923, and he was received and baptized in the fellowship of the Primitive Baptist church at MEWBORN's the second day by Elder W. B. Kearney and myself. He being so feeble it was thought best for both of us to assist. He was never able to attend a meeting after being baptised. He was one of the most lovable men I ever knew. Kind to everything that be came in contact with. We can't begin to mention all the good traits that he possessed. As a neighbor there was none like him. I knew him as a father, a brother, a friend, and a neighbor. I feel that I have lost one of the best eartly friends that I will ever have. The most agreeable man I ever saw. I don't ever remember being in his presence that I didn't feel better by it. Have heard others say all that I have said about him. His home and surroundings were kept cleaner than any one's I ever knew, and as for confusion he could not bear it. His whole plea in his last days to his children and others was that they live peacefully together and one with another. He visited us often in sickness and in health and our entire family will not soon forget that pleasant face and the interest that he seemed to have in all of us and our neighbors. The people of our community both white and colored witnesses with me that there's but few such men lived in this day and age. While we cannot hope to see his face any more nor expect him to return unto us, I hope we feel thankful of the hope the Lord has blessed us with that in time He will take us too, where we hope, there'll be no sorrow, sickness, nor pain, where all these things shall be done away. He was in many respects the most devoted and useful man in our entire community. He was a farmer all his life and one of the best. He had the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. His entire family, friends, and several good trained nurses and physicians from time to time in his illness kindly ministered to him doing all in their power to relieve and comfort him. After burial services conducted by Elder T. B. Lancaster, his body was interred in the MEWBORN cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends, January 11, 1924. At one time while in a Richmond hospital he told me, since he had been afflicted he had been made to feel and see the helplessnes of man and that he was entirely dependent upon the Lord for all things both spiritual and natural, and that he wanted to be baptized but felt to be unworthy. I told him that the Lord was worthy and He alone was able to make us worthy and that His people were of His power. He said that he had felt poor and afflicted and willing int he day and seem all these things. He like Ruth of old, not only manifested a desire to live and die with us, but to be buried also. J. E. MEWBORN Snow Hill, NC Zion's Landmark dated 15 October 1924, pages 367-368. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Children of Mary Ava3 Gray and Noah Henry Turnage were as follows:
Whitted.
Twin to Edith Estelle. Stone gives the birth date as 22 April 1902.
1987 in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 85 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Edith was a twin. OBIT - The News and Observer - 26 Monday, 1987 - EDITH T. BARNES - Grifton - Mrs. Edith Turnage Barnes, 85, died Saturday. Graveside service 11 am Tuesday, MEWBORN Cemetery, Greene County. Surviving: husband, James W. Barnes; sisters, Mrs. Nannie T. Daniels of Goldsboro, Miss Annie A. Turnage of Snow Hill. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Edition.). Unknown died on 14 Feb 1905 in Greene County, North Carolina (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - no notation of paper or date - POPULAR YOUNG SNOW HILL WOMAN DIES IN KINSTON- Miss Nellie Turnage Underwent Operation Two Months Ago: Funeral Thursday Afternoon Miss Nellie Turnage, a very popular young woman of Snow Hill and daughter of Mrs. Ava and the late Noah Henry Turnage died Tuesday night at 11:00 o'clock in the Memorial General Hospital in Kinston as a result of a lingering illness. She underwent an operation two months ago and was convalescing at home a few weeks later when her condition again became alarming, and she was returned to the hospital. She gradually grew worse, however, failing to respond to treatment. Miss Turnage was a life-long resident of Snow Hill, receiving her education in the Snow Hill High School, and the Georgia-Carolina Business College. She formerly worked in the National Bank of Snow Hill, and for the past twelve years she was employed by the J. Exum Company in the capacity of bookkeeper. Miss Turnage is from one of Greene County's oldest and most prominent families, and leaves a host of friends in Snow Hill and surrounding community who mourn her passing. Her business and social contacts gave her a broad acquaintance with the public by which her friends were numbered. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Ava Turnage and the following brothers and sisters: Rethro G., John R., and Henry Bailey all of Snow Hill and Joseph Lester of Morehead City; Mrs. J. E. MEWBORN of Snow Hill, Mrs. Nannie T. Daniels of Goldsboro, Misses Edith, Lucy, and Annie, all of Snow Hill. Funeral services were conducted yesterday (Thursday) from the home in Snow Hill at 3:00 PM by the Elder J. E. MEWBORN, Primitive Baptist Church, Snow Hill, assisted by the Eld. J. B. Roberts of Farmville, and E. L. Cobb of Wilson. Interment followed in the family plot in the MEWBORN Cemetery near Snow Hill. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
Never married. 54. Joseph Jones3 GRAY (Edith2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 30 Sep 1874 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). He married Pearl Mitchell (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Joseph died on 27 May 1966 in Home,, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 91 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in Hull Road FWB Church Cemetery (Ibid.). Joseph and Pearl had a foster daughter Verdie Wilson who md Edward Sugg (1st) and James Dunlap (2nd). There are several clippings for this family in the Collection. OBIT - The Standard Laconic - 3 June, 1966 - JOE J. GRAY DIED ON FRIDAY - Joe J. Gray, 91, of route 1, LaGrange, died Friday at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:30 pm from the Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill. His pastor, Rev. Leonard Woodall and Rev. Bruce Barrow officiated. Interment followed in the Hull Road church cemetery Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Pearl Mitchell Gray and several neices and nephews. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Pearl MITCHELL. Pearl died on 9 Feb 1970 in Lenoir County, North Carolina (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in Hull Road FWB Church Cemetery. Children of Joseph Jones3 Gray and Pearl Mitchell were:
55. Edith Leone3 GRAY (Edith2MEWBORN, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 19 Sep 1877 (John Parrott Gray Family Bible.). She married Noah Ulyssis MEWBORN, son of John Moses MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 24 Dec 1902 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). Edith died on 10 May 1961 at age 83 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Noah Ulyssis MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 May 1876 (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.). Noah died on 4 Mar 1954 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 77 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - The News and Observer - 3 March 1954 - Snow Hill - NOAH U. MEWBORN - Noah Ulyssis MEWBORN, 78, died at his home Thursday at 4:15 am. He was the son of the late John M. and Barbara Fields MEWBORN. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Leona Gray MEWBORN; one son, J. Alton MEWBORN, and one daughter, Miss Nina MEWBORN, both of the home.; two brothers, J. E. MEWBORN, Greene County clerk of Superior Court, and R. A. MEWBORN of Snow Hill; three sisters, Mrs. L. A. MEWBORN of Farmville, Mrs. A. D. MEWBORN and Mrs. G. L. MEWBORN both of Snow Hill. Funeral services wil be held at 3:30 pm Friday in the MEWBORN Church in Greene County. Burial will be in the MEWBORN cemetery near the church. Mr. MEWBORN was active in the affairs of Greene County. He served as a justice of the peace for several years and also as Greene county sheriff. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Edith Leone3 Gray and Noah Ulyssis MEWBORN were as follows:
MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There are several clippings for Nina in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. OBIT - NINA C. MEWBORN Sister Nina Celeste MEWBORN was born August 27, 1905 and quietly passed away, as she had lived in life, on Tuesday morning, February 3rd, 1970 at the age of 64 years. Her passing came unexpectedly to her family and friends. Her parents were N. U. and Leone G. MEWBORN. She had resided in Snow Hill, NC since 1924 and was a life time resident of Greene County. Sister Nina was greatly loved by many people far and near in all walks of life. It can be said of her that her life was one of devoted faithfulness to her parents, family, her church, community and those of her association in the Greene County Health Department for thirty three years, where she held the position of Administrator or Chief Clerk. She was highly favored with the blessing from the Lord to have many friends after they had been made. Those of her family, her neighbors in her town and community will long remember how the good Lord favored her with physical endurance, patience and mental strength as she attended the afflictions of her father who was bed-ridden for seven years, together with the same attention which was rendered her mother in her declining years. Through these years of sickness in her home, she labored with her occupation, maintained the family home, even as Soloman said, "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness." Prov. 31:27. She did not hesitate to labor with her hands, and at the same time she saw to it that her parents as well as others did not lack. She offered to MEWBORN's church for membership at the water on the fifth Sunday Morning in May, 1955, and was received into the fellowship of the church. She was baptized along with three others by Elder A. P. MEWBORN, of Farmville, NC. She had served as our Church Treasurer for a number of years in a most acceptable and faithful manner. The grounds and building were well kept under her supervision as well. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, one brother, Mr. J. A. MEWBORN, of Snow Hill, NC, her sister-in-law, two nieces and one nephew along with the church and a host of friends. We feel that our loss is a heavy one, yet, we sorrow not for her even as for others who have no hope. She was given a good hope, I feel, which had supported her for a long time. We feel too that God called her at His appointed time, as she had finished that which was allotted for her in this time world to that place where she can never sorrow nor suffer again. Elder T. F. Adams and I attempted to speak on the occasion of her funeral service. Her body was interred in the family plot at MEWBORN Cemetery, Jason Township, near the meeting place of her church which she loved so very much. Through the abundance of Grace as was given her by our Heavenly Father, she left a wonderful record. Likewise, Soloman portrayed the Church of the true and living God of which we are given hope that Sister Nina is embraced saying, "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates." Prov. 31:312. Humbly submitted in deep love, great respect and devotion to her memory. J. M. MEWBORN Zion's Landmark 15 September 1970 pages 334-335. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
56. John Richard3 MEWBORN (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 4 Apr 1868 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). He married Emma Colista Taylor, daughter of Benjamin William Taylor and Penelope Smith, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Nov 1892 (Ibid.) (Drewry A. MEWBORN Family Bible #2.). John died on 10 Nov 1945 at age 77. Obituary of JOHN RICHARD MEWBORN John Richard MEWBORN, the oldest son of Elder D. A. MEWBORN and Penninah A. MEWBORN, was born in Greene County, N. C., on April 4, 1868, and died on Nov. 10, 1945, at the age of 77 years. He lived in Greene County all of his life except for a few years in his boyhood days during which he lived in Carteret County. He married Emma Taylor on Nov. 23, 1892, and unto this union were born twelve children. Five sons and three daughters are now living. He and his wife were baptized on Saturday P. M. before the second Sunday in Sept. 1940, his wife having joined at the close of service and he joined at the water's edge as we started the baptizing. Both attended church regularly for several years before baptism and they never missed a meeting thereafter unless providentially hindered. She was an humble and gentle personage and his faith and practice was equal to the best; yet, he felt and so expressed himself as being one of the least. He was a good farmer and merchant and served on the Board of County Commissioners for a number of years. He provided well for his household and his friends and neighbors praised him in the highest of terms. He was afflicted in his last days. His good wife stayed by him by day and by night, and with the help of the children all was done for him that loving hands could do. He desired to be buried in the south section of the church yard and after appropriate service in the church by Elders E. L. Cobb, J. B. Roberts and the writer, his body was placed in a white marble vault and covered with many beautiful flowers brought by his friends and neighbors and brethren. Elder W. B. Kearney made the closing remarks at the grave while a great throng of people stood with the family in silence, many of whom believe his body will be raised, changed and fashioned like unto the body of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. J. E. MEWBORN Copied from MEWBORN Church Books. Emma Colista TAYLOR was born on 9 Sep 1871 (Ibid.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Emma died on 30 Dec 1949 at age 78. OBIT - EMMA TAYLOR MEWBORN As a tribute to Aunt Emma, I read the description of the virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:10-31) when I sat with her children and grandchildren the night after she died. She came nearer to living up to these ideals than most women. Her nursing extended to her relatives, friends, and neighbors and was only one way in which she expressed her fervent charity. (I Peter 4:8). She was devoted to her family, was given to hospitality, and could see things from the other person's point of view. Miss Emma Colista Taylor was born September 9, 1871 to Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Penelope (Smith) Taylor; and was married to Mr. John Richard MEWBORN November 23, 1892. To this union were born ten children, two of who died in infancy. They were survived by five sons and three daughters. On the second Sunday - September, 1940 they both united with MEWBORN Church and were baptized by Elder Joshua Eugene MEWBORN. They were both active members, being very interested in the church building and grounds and also in the welfare of the church. Uncle Richard was sick for sometime before he died November 10, 194; she cherished and nursed him. After then I came to know more about her spiritual life as she went to church with us until her own death December 30,1949. On the morning of her funeral I was reminded of the works of Paul. I believe she has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, and she has kept the faith. She hoped there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give her at that day; and not to her only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. (II Timothy 4:7-8). Elders W. E. Turner, T. Floyd Adams, J. E. MEWBORN, and W. B. Kearney conducted the funeral service. The flowers were expressive of people's love and esteem for her. As a church our prayers are to our God for the comfort of her children, grandchildren, and others. May her death make the church be not weaker but rather stronger, as we share our mutual sorrow of our loss and our mutual joy of a hope of here eternal gain. Written by her niece and sister, I hope, (Miss) Beulah Barbara MEWBORN. Children of John Richard3 MEWBORN and Emma Colista Taylor were as follows:
Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, at age 78 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, in Snow Hill Cemetery. OBIT - The News and Observer- 15 July 1975 - Snow HIll - MRS. NINA M. SHIRLEY - Mrs. Nina MEWBORN Shirley, died Sunday. Funeral 3 pm Tuesday, Edwards Funeral Home. Burial at Snow Hill Cemetery. Surviving: sister, Mrs. Metta M. Darden of Snow hill; brothers, Carl of Goldsboro and Earl B. MEWBORN of Snow Hill. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
57. Henry Dixon3 MEWBORN (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 6 Apr 1870 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). He married Huldah Elizabeth Sutton, daughter of Richard Walters Sutton Sr. and Mary Ann Catherine Hill, on 20 Nov 1901 (Ibid.) (Drewry A. MEWBORN Family Bible #2.). Henry died on 4 Feb 1904 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 33 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in Parker Family Cemetery. The Drewry A. MEWBORN Bible #2 gives the marriage date as 1902. Was his name Dixon or Drew? There is an old photo of Henry in the Collection. Huldah Elizabeth SUTTON was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, on 8 Jan 1876 (Marjorie Sutton Oliver, The Suttons of England and North Carolina.). She married William Redmon Abrams in Greene County, North Carolina, on 18 Jun 1905 (Ibid.). Huldah died on 18 Oct 1961 at age 85 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Macclesfield, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, in Macclesfield Cemetery (Ibid.). Huldah had children by her 2nd marriage with William Abrams and there is a list in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN as well as in "Suttons". Huldah was the fourth wife of William Abrams. Children of Henry Dixon3 MEWBORN and Huldah Elizabeth Sutton both born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery (Ibid.). Marjorie Oliver gives her brithdate as 14 January 1904.
interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery (Marjorie Sutton Oliver, The Suttons of England and North Carolina.). Marjorie Oliver gives her birth date as 31 March 1905. 59. Benjamin Parrott3 MEWBORN (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 3 Apr 1874 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). He married Rebekah Temesia Hardy, daughter of Elder Lemuel H. Hardy and Elizabeth (Bettie) John Hartsfield (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Benjamin was divorced from Ora Louise Lang (Ibid.). He married Ora Louise Lang, daughter of Joseph Lang and Mary Louisa Ward, on 26 Jun 1910 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.) (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Benjamin died on 5 Mar 1924 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 49 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). Double check marriage date. Either it is wrong or the date of birth for the son Raymond is wrong. There is an old photo of Benjamin in the Collection as well as several photos of the children when they were young. Rebekah Temesia HARDY was born on 9 Dec 1874 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). She married Ambrose Fulcher (Ibid.). She married Harvey Franklin Glancy, son of William Glancy Jr. and Wealthy Man, on 21 Oct 1891 (Ibid.). Rebekah died on 29 Nov 1961 at age 86. Her body was interred in Atlantic, Carteret County, North Carolina (Ibid.). There were no children of Benjamin Parrott3 MEWBORN and Rebekah Temesia Hardy. Ora Louise LANG was born in Pitt County, North Carolina, on 16 Sep 1879. Ora died on 9 Aug 1965 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 85. OBIT - The Greene County Ledger - MRS. MEWBORN - Mrs. Ora Lang MEWBORN, 85, of route 2, Snow Hill, died Aug 9. Funeral services were conducted at the Farmville Funeral Home by Elder A. P. MEWBORN. Burial was in the Fountain cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Drew, and Jack MEWBORN, both of route 2, Snow Hill, and Raymond MEWBORN of Hampton, Va, and one sister Mrs. Addison Shearin of Whitakers and six grandchildren. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Benjamin Parrott3 MEWBORN and Ora Louise Lang were as follows:
at age 86. OBIT - The News and Observer - 24 September 1995 - SNOW HILL - Benjamin F. "Jack" MEWBORN - Benjamin Franklin "Jack" MEWBORN, 87, died Saturday in Lenir Memorial Hospital in Kinston. Mr. MEWBORN was a retired merchant and attended Harrell's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral 2 pm Monday, Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home. Burial, Queen Ann Cemetery, Fountain. Surviving: brother, Drew J. MEWBORN of Snow Hill. {ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} 60. Joshua Albert3 MEWBORN (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 18 Mar 1876 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). He married Rosetta (Etta) Smith, daughter of Henry Clay Smith and Sarah Lucinda Fields, on 5 Jun 1907 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Joshua died on 2 Jun 1940 at age 64 (Ibid.). There is an old photo of Albert in the Collection. MEWBORN - SMITH (Special to the News & Observer) Farmville, N. C. June 8, 1907. The swift darts of Cupid have again been busy at their merry sport of playing with glad hearts in Pitt County, and as usual the little elf, by his sly adroitness caused a sensational breeze to follow in his wake. On Wednesday evening, June 5th, just at twilight, at her beautiful home near Farmville, Miss Etta Smith became the bride of Mr. J. Albert MEWBORN. The front veranda of this beautiful country home was gracefully decorated with festoons of cedar and ivy and lighted with artistically arranged Japanese lanterns, thereby making a very pleasant effect to the eye. This was the scene of the new found Eden of Loving, where the happy couple found a new definition of happiness, and where their hearts reached higher and sweeter scenes in worship. Promptly at the appointed hour, to the enchanting strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, beautifully rendered by Mrs. Mack Houten Jr., the bridle party marched to this beautiful scene on the front veranda in the following order: Mr. Zeb Smith of Morganton, brother of the bride, with Miss Eva Waters of LaGrange; T. W. Lang of Farmville with Miss Mary Joyner of Farmville; Dr. J. N. Moore of Fountain with Miss Letha Burnette of Farmville; W. L. Smith of Falkland with Miss Lillie Gardner of Baltimore; Mr. A. C. Monk of Durham with Miss Vivian Parker of Farmville; Mr. J. T. Harris of Falkland with Miss Reide Lang of Farmville; Mr. J. R. Davis of Farmville with Miss Agnes Moore of Farmville; Mr. A. Carraway of Fieldsboro with Miss James of Tarboro; Mr. C. R. Townsend of Wilson with Miss Jennie Wells of Goldsboro; Mr. G. T. Fields of Farmville with Miss Ellen Tyson of Farmville; Mr. Glasgow Smith of Farmville with Miss Addie Bynum of Farmville; Mr. R. O. Lang of Farmville with Miss Lady Turnage of Farmville; thane came Mr. . O. Turnage of Farmville, best man, with Miss Ruth Bynum of Farmville, maid of honor; after which followed the bride, leaning on the arm of the groom. They were met at the rear of the porch by Rev. Mr. (Amos) Crisp. And then while the sweet strings of music floated from the organ, they were solemnly and impressively made man and wife. The bride was attired in pure white, while the bride maids wore white with green sashes. After the ceremony the bridal party left for Farmville, where a grand reception awaited them at Mrs. D. V. Burch's residence. Here they were met in the front hall by Mrs. W. R. Fields, and ushered into the white room, and from thence to the green room, where the many handsome presents of silverware and other things were displayed. At 10 o'clock, the crowd was invited into the dining room, which was beautifully decorated, the color scheme being green and white, and where delicious refreshments were served in the most unique style. The bride and groom are two of Pitt County's most attractive young people, and are highly esteemed by all who know them. Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Rosetta (Etta) SMITH was born on 27 Jul 1878 (Ibid.). Rosetta died on 23 Jul 1960 at age 81 (Ibid.). Children of Joshua Albert3 MEWBORN and Rosetta (Etta) Smith were as follows:
Nursing Home, Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, at age 82 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, in St. Barnabas Cemetery. There are several clippings for this family in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. OBIT - Kinston Daily Free Press - 2 November 1990 - SARAH M. EDWARDS - SNOW HILL - Mrs. Sarah MEWBORN Edwards, 83, died Wednesday at Britthaven Nursing Home in Snow Hill. Services will be held at 11 am Saturday from Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home with Dr. Harold Dudley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Barnabus Cemetery in Snow Hill. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Collection of Ima MEWBORN.
62. George Lemuel3 MEWBORN Sr. (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Newport, Carteret County, North Carolina, on 10 Aug 1880 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.) (George Lemuel MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Eula Virginia MEWBORN, daughter of John Moses MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 4 Oct 1905 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). George died on 20 Jun 1959 in Pitt County Hospital,, Pitt County, North Carolina, at age 78 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Church Cemetery. There are many records of this family found at the Farmville Presbyterian Church as well as in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN, their daughter. George purchased a farm in Greene County, called Nooherooka. This land was later determined to be the location of an old Indian fort and probably the location of the last of the Tuscarora Tribe and archaeologists are still working at the site. This couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. OBIT - no notation of paper or date - GEORGE L. MEWBORN - Snow Hill - George L. MEWBORN, 78, farmer of Greene County and husband of Mrs. Eula MEWBORN of Snow Hill Rt. 3 died Saturday night in Pitt Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 pm from MEWBORN Primitive Baptist Church, of which he was a life long member, by Elder M. F. Westbrook and Elder T. F. Adams. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters, Ima Eula of Farmville, Beulah B. and Ailine E. of the home, Mrs. Nina M. Garner of Mt. Olive and Mrs. Manora Nunn of Washington, DC; five sons, Dr. John M. of Farmville, George L of Snow Hill, Henry D. of the home, Quentin A. of Farmville, Rt 1, and Marvin B. of Grimesland; one brother Levi A. of Farmville; 12 grandchildren. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} OBIT - George Lemuel MEWBORN, son of Elder Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN and Peninah Dixon MEWBORN, was born 10 August 1880, near Newport, Carteret County, North Carolina, and lived the greater part of his life near Snow Hill, NC. He was married to Eula V. MEWBORN 4th October 1905. To this union were born ten children; namely: Dr. J. M., Ima, Beulah, Nina Lee, George, Jr., Henry Drew, Quentin, Marvin, Ailine, and Manora. He united with MEWBORN's Church the second Sunday in August 1922 and was ordained a deacon shortly thereafter. He believed and taught the use of sound words, and strong doctrine as taught by the New Testament writers, and often would admonish the young ministers to this end. He ever taught the necessity of forgiveness and it was his plea to the end that we should forgive one another, "Even as God for Christ sake has forgiven us." Eph 4:32. He felt and knew his weakness, and his only hope was in a crucified and risen Lord. He loved the Hymn, "Amazing Grace," and often requested the church to sing it during service. As to his conviction, he was firm and outstanding. He believed in the millenium and firmly believed that Christ would live and reign with His church and saints on the earth the thousand years at the close of the present dispensation. His wife greatly assisted him in his effort as deacon, and she met every requirement as such according to the scriptures. The funeral service was conducted at the church among many of his brethren and friends by Elder T. F. Adams, Willow Spring, NC. With the best of words for the occasion, he defined and pointed out the beauty of the Trinity as contrasted with the body, soul, and spirit, the Holy Covenant, and a glorious resurrection. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Submitted by Joshua Eugene MEWBORN Read and approved by the church at MEWBORN's while in conference, Saturday before the second Sunday in September, 1959. Elder J. E. MEWBORN, Moderator. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Eula Virginia MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 4 Sep 1887 (George Lemuel MEWBORN Family Bible.) (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.). Eula died on 11 Oct 1966 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 79 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Church Cemetery. An interesting story, found in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN under Nina MEWBORN Garner, is the story of the "lost engagement ring" George gave to Eula. Eula was showing the ring to her schoolmates at recess when one girl snatched the ring, and then dropped it where it was lost in the dirt. All efforts to find it were to no avail. In 1969, a grand nephew of this couple found the ring giving the story a happy ending many years later. OBIT - The News and Observer - 11 October 1966 - Snow Hill, MRS. EULA V. MEWBORN - Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Virginia MEWBORN, 79, of Rt. 3, Snow Hill, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 3 pm Thursday at the MEWBORN Primitive Baptist Church of which she was a member by Elder J. M. MEWBORN and Elder T. Floyd Adams. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was a native of Greene County. Surviving are four daughters, Miss Ima MEWBORN of Farmville, Miss Beulah B. MEWBORN of the home, Mrs. Nina Garner of Mt. Olive, and Miss Ailine E. MEWBORN of Middleburg; five sons, Dr. John M. MEWBORN and Quentin A. MEWBORN both of Farmville, George L. MEWBORN, Jr. and Henry D. MEWBORN both of Snow Hill and Marvin B. MEWBORN of Hampton, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Nancy M. MEWBORN of Farmville; two brothers, Joshua E. MEWBORN and Roy A. MEWBORN, both of Snow Hill; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} _ Children of George Lemuel3 MEWBORN Sr. and Eula Virginia MEWBORN all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, at age 89. She was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina. Ima is the family genealogist and historian and is considered one of the best in the state of North Carolina. Her work is thorough and well documented and she has been the mentor of many younger people just getting started in his field, including this compiler. She is also highly organized, the only person in this field I know that is so organized. Ima and her sister, Aileen, share a home in Farmville that is always open to family and friends. They are great favorites with their neices and nephews and their families. OBIT Daily Reflector Ima MEWBORN FARMVILLE - Ima Eula MEWBORN, 89, passed away on the 5th day of February, 2002, after a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Farmville Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the church after the memorial service. A private interment will be held prior to the memorial service at Forest Hills Cemetery in Farmville. She was born May 30, 1912, at Nehucky Farm, Bullhead Township, in Greene County, the second child of George Lemuel MEWBORN and Eula Virginia MEWBORN. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. John Moses MEWBORN and wife Margaret McNeill MEWBORN; brother-in-law, Varner Rayford Garner; brothers, Henry Drew MEWBORN, Quentin Alexander MEWBORN and Marvin Bruce MEWBORN; and sister, Manora MEWBORN Nunn and husband Malcolm Dee Nunn. After graduation from Snow Hill High School in 1929, Miss MEWBORN attended East Carolina Teachers College, today East Carolina University, and graduated in 1933. She enjoyed a long career as a nurse associated with the family practice of her brother, Dr. John MEWBORN, taking particular pride in helping Dr. MEWBORN to deliver many healthy babies in the Farmville community and surrounding area. Miss MEWBORN was also a talented needle artist, sharing examples of her beautiful needlepoint and crochet work with her relatives and friends. Miss MEWBORN enjoyed a lifetime interest in genealogy and local history. In her retirement, she and her sister, Ailine MEWBORN, traveled widely researching family lines, relished a lively correspondence with genealogists throughout the nation, and often welcomed friends to their Farmville home to share the fruits of their research. Miss MEWBORN was an active member of a number of genealogical and historical societies, including Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists, Colonial Dames of Seventeenth Century, Jamestown Society, Magna Carta Dames, Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society, Old Dobbs Society and many others. She served many years as registrar for her chapters of DAR and DAC. Ima and Ailine MEWBORN were also early benefactors of Heritage Place at the Learning Resources Center of Lenoir Community College, contributing time, print resources and funds to the establishment of the premier genealogical collection in eastern North Carolina. In 1999, she donated her collection of personal papers and research, "These Are My People," to Heritage Place. She is survived by her devoted sister, Ailine Eloise MEWBORN of Farmville sisters, Beulah Barbara MEWBORN of Snow Hill and Nina Lee MEWBORN Garner of Greenville; brother, George Lemuel MEWBORN Jr. and wife Cornelia Mattocks MEWBORN of Snow Hill; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Mozingo MEWBORN of Farmville, Mabel Parker MEWBORN of Kemah, Texas, and Dorothy Griffin Nunn of Kinston; dear friends, Nell and Jesse Joyner of Farmville; and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heritage Place, Learning Resources Center, Lenoir Community College, Kinston, N.C. 28501 or to Farmville Presbyterian Church, 310 Grimmersburg St., Farmville, N.C. 27828.
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, at age 79. His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. OBIT - 24 December 1997 - Kinston Daily Free Press - Snow Hill - HENRY DREW MEWBORN - Mr. Henry Drew MEWBORN, 79, died Tuesday, December 23, 1997. He was the son of George Lemuel and Eula Virginia MEWBORN and was a retired farmer and WW II Veteran. Mr. MEWBORN was predeased by his brothers, Dr. John M., Quentin A., and Marvin B. MEWBORN and his sister Manora MEWBORN Nunn. Graveside services willbe held at 11 am Friday, December 26 from the MEWBORN Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Elder J. M. MEWBORN officiating. Survivors include a brother, George L. MEWBORN of Snow Hill; four sisters, Beulah B. MEWBORN of Snow Hill, Ima E. and Ailine E. MEWBORN both of Farmville and Nina Lee MEWBORN Garner of Greenville; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Ailene is a retired teacher and lives with her sister Ima in Farmville. She works with Ima on their mutual hobby of genealogy and does beautiful handwork. She has done each niece and nephew a bedspread.
Vanna Estelle Sutton, in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, on 14 Apr 1951 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). Manora died on 4 Sep 1964 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, at age 39 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Maplewood Cemetery. There are wedding clippings in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN for this couple. OBIT- Standard Laconic - 11 September 1964 - SISTER OF LOCAL PEOPLE DIES IN CHAPEL HILL - Mrs. Manora MEWBORN Nunn, 39, wife of Malcom D. Dunn of Washington, DC, died at NC Memorial Hospital at Chapel Hill Friday afternoon. She was a native of Greene County and a graduate of East Carolina College. She was the daughter of Mrs. Eula MEWBORN of Greene County and the late George L. MEWBORN. Funeral services were held at 4 pm Sunday from the chapel at Garners Funeral home with Rev. Charles Warren of Gordon Street Christian Church officiating. Interment followed in Maplewood cemetery. Survivors include her husband; her mother; five brothers, Dr. John M. and Quentin A. both of Farmville, George L., Jr. and Henry D. of Snow Hill, and Marvin B. of Hampton, Va; four sisters, Miss Ima E. of Farmville, Miss Beulah of Snow Hill and Miss Ailine MEWBORN of Middleburg, Mrs. V. R. Garner of Mount Olive. Collection of Ima MEWBORN . 63. Levi Andrew3 MEWBORN (Drewry2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 28 Aug 1882 (Drewry Aldridge MEWBORN family Bible #1.). He married Minnie Dora Bell, daughter of Olin Bell and Julia Spikes, on 26 Feb 1905 (Ibid.). He married Nancy Jane MEWBORN, daughter of John Moses MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 19 Jan 1910 (Ibid.). Levi died on 16 Jun 1961 at age 78 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). His body was interred in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina, in Hollywood Cemetery. There are a number of clippings for this family in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. OBIT - LEVI ANDREW MEWBORN, SR. The Lord willing, in answering a burden of mind, I should like to write an obituary notice in memory of my father, Decon Levi A. MEWBORN. He was borned to Elder D. A. and Peninah Dixon MEWBORN, August 28, 1882 and passed from this life June 16, 1961 making his alloted time here on earth nearly 79 years. He first married Minnie Bell and of this union survives one daughter Mrs. Sam V. Tugwell. In the year 1910 he married Nancy J. MEWBORN who survives him together with six of the children borned to this union. Joe Dixon MEWBORN, Minnie M. Kirby, A. P. MEWBORN, Levi A. MEWBORN, Jr., Nancy Bernice MEWBORN and Mary E. Watkins. He is also survived by twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He united with the Meadow Church, Greene County, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1929. He was ordained to the office of deacon fourth Sunday in April 1930 and remained faithful, by the mercy of God to that office until he was called away. He lived a full life, loved and continually showed evidence of his love for his wife, children, neighbors, church and his maker. His passing is keenly felt by those who love him, especially in his corresponding churches, his union, and his association. He was ever faithful to serve his brethren and firmly believed that only as we serve each other, can we serve the Lord. He wholeheartly believed in the doctrine of Salvation by Grace, and the atonement and redemption of the shed blood of Jesus. Although we love and miss him we are convinced that he only fulfilled, by sacred calling, the appointment of God made before the foundation of the world, and we are comforted that David has said, "Precious in the sight of God is the death of His Saints". He lived to see one of his sons ordained to the office of deacon and served with him several years in that capacity. His funeral service was conducted by Elder A. B. Ayers a favorite minister and Elder D. B. Stokes, Jr a favorite minister and son in the Gospel. He was laid to rest in the Hollywood Cemetery, Farmville, NC, his body there to wait the coming back of his Saviour, who promised that "Unto them that look for him shall he return." This returning to be for the collection of His Saints, the church of the living God, and to take them home to His Father and present them to Him without spot, blemish, wrinkle or any such thing, in that wonderful city that shall continue forever, eternal in the Heavens, whose builder and maker is God. There is that heaven of bliss, he will be able and fully prepared to render a more perfect praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever. Written by his son who tried to serve him as pastor. A. P. MEWBORN Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Minnie Dora BELL was born in Craven County, North Carolina, on 1 Mar 1881 (Drewry A. MEWBORN Family Bible #2.). Minnie died on 7 Oct 1908 at age 27 (Ibid.). Children of Levi Andrew3 MEWBORN and Minnie Dora Bell all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Nancy Jane MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 10 Oct 1891 (Ibid.) (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.). Nancy died on 3 Sep 1982 in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina, at age 90. Her body was interred in Farmville, Pitt County, North Carolina, in Hollywood Cemetery. OBIT - Kinston Daily Free Press - 5 September 1982 - Farmville - NANCY J. MEWBORN - Mrs. Nancy Jean (sic) MEWBORN, 90, died Friday morning at her home in Farmville. Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 pm Sunday from the Church Street chapel of the Farmville Funeral Home by the Elder W. W. Stallings. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Farmville. Mrs. MEWBORN, a life-long resident of this community, was a member of the Meadow Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughers, Mrs. Sam V. Tugwell of Farmville and Miss Nancy B. MEWBORN of Alexandria, Va; two sons, Elder A. P. MEWBORN and L. A. MEWBORN, Jr. both of Farmville; and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Levi Andrew3 MEWBORN and Nancy Jane MEWBORN all born in Greene County, North Carolina, were as follows:
Died 9 October 1912.
Died 25 April 1913.
Melvin Kirby (Ibid.). Minnie died on 8 May 1978 at age 60. OBIT - The Farmville Enterprise - 11 May 1978 - SISTER OF LOCAL FAMILIES DIES IN GEORGIA - Mrs. Minnie Marie MEWBORN Kirby, 60, of Pine Mountain, Ga., died Monday. A former Farmville resident, Mrs. Kirby was the daughter of Mrs. Nancy Jane MEWBORN of Farmville and the late Levi Andrew MEWBORN. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday morning in Geogia. Survivors other than her mother include her husband Marvin Melvin Kirby of Pine Mountain; two brothers, Elder A. P. MEWBORN, and Levi Andrew MEWBORN both of Farmville; three sisters, Mrs. Blanch MEWBORN Tugwell of Farmville, Miss Nancy B. MEWBORN and Mrs. Mary MEWBORN Watkins, both of Alexandria, Va. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} There are a number of poems written by Minnie in the Collection. She resided in Pine Mountain,, Georgia.
64. Sarah (Sallie) Artelia3 MEWBORN (Levi2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 8 Apr 1867 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). She married George Malcolm Herring, son of Abia Herring and Cuzzy Nancy Casey, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 24 Jul 1884 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN- Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Sarah died on 21 May 1961 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 94 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. She died in a nursing home in Lenoir Co. There is a copy of a clipping on the occasion of her 90th birthday in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. The article gives her parents and grandparents. George Malcolm HERRING was born on 12 Feb 1858 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). George died on 29 Aug 1934 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 76 (Ibid.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. Children of Sarah (Sallie) Artelia3 MEWBORN and George Malcolm Herring were as follows:
North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. 65. Sidney Graham3 MEWBORN (Levi2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 8 Nov 1868 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Julia Ava Gray, daughter of John Thomas Gray and Mary Pauline Faucette, on 17 Apr 1904 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Sidney died on 9 Jul 1937 in Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, at age 68 (Ibid.). SIDNEY GRAHAM MEWBORN Sidney Graham MEWBORN, who has departed this life, was an able attorney and successful financier who left his impress upon the community of Wilson, not only through his professional and business connections but also by reason of his upright manhood and his devotion to the highest ideals of citizenship. He was born on his father's plantation in Green County, North Carolina, November 8, 1868, his parents being Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN and Ruth Whitted MEWBORN. The father was owner of a large acreage and was a prominent resident of his part of the state, representing Greene County in the General Assembly for several times. He was also a lifelong member of the local Board of Education. To him and his wife were born the following named: Sally, Sidney Graham, Lula, Seymour, Asa, twins who died in childhood, Jesse and Lydia. Sidney G. MEWBORN was reared in his native county and after his preliminary education was completed he pursued a law course in the University of North Carolina where he was graduated in August 1895. The same year he came to Wilson and opened a law office, continuing sucessfully in professional work until 1906, when he was made Clerk of the Superior Court, which position he filled until 1915, when he was elected president of The Branch Bank and Trust Company and assumed the duties of that office. Mr. MEWBORN also figured prominently in political, fraternal and church circles. In 1895 he was elected a member of the State Legislature from Greene County and he was also County Judge for several years. He was a valued member of the Wilson County Club, The Junior Order of United American Mechanics, The Royal Arcanum, and The Masonic Fraternity, becoming a shriner and serving as secretary of the Masonic Lodge and Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He was a devoted member and faithful follower of the Christian Church, in which he was an elder. On the 19th of April, 1904, Mr. MEWBORN was united in marriage to Miss Ava Gray, daughter of John T. and Mary (Faucette) Gray, the father a native of Lenoir County and the mother of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina. Mr. Gray was a well known planter and served several terms as treasurer of Lenoir County. Mrs. MEWBORN is one of a family of seven children, the eldest being Glenn, the widow of Dr. G. T. MEWBORN, a leading physician of La Grange, who died nine months after their marriage. His widow taught school in La Grange for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1937. The other children of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gray were as follows: Ava, the widow of Sidney G. MEWBORN, Lula, John William, who is deceased, Adolph, a successful planter residing in the vacinity of La Grange, Daisey, the wife of W. W. Morrison, of Greensboro, who owns the largest furniture store in the south, and Eugene, who died in childdhood. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney G. MEWBORN became the parents of a daughter, Ava Gray, born November 12, 1905, who is the wife of B. F. D. Albritton, Jr, of Hookerton, NC. Mrs. MEWBORN was long active in the social, civic, and religious life of Wilson and after her husband's death she returned to LaGrange to be with her people and there carry on her work, always attempting to do her bit to make the world brighter for those around her. She served as treasurer of the Woman's Council of the Christian Church, has been treasurer of the Eastern Star for ten years and is a valued member of the Woman's Club and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. MEWBORN was devoted to the welfare of his family, finding his greatest happpiness in promoting the interests of his wife and daughter, and was also a faithful friend, a kindly neighbor and a loyal citizen. (North Carolina - The Old North State and The New... by Archibald Henderson, Volume III, Pages 187-188 Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Julia Ava GRAY was born on 2 Aug 1873 (Ibid.). Julia died on 13 Apr 1951 at age 77 (Ibid.). Children of Sidney Graham3 MEWBORN and Julia Ava Gray were:
66. Edward Seymour3 MEWBORN (Levi2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 16 Jul 1870 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Mary Maude Sugg, daughter of Hardy P. Sugg and Sarah J. Whitted, on 26 Apr 1905 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Edward died on 2 Jan 1948 in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 77 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). His body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. Mary Maude SUGG was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 22 Nov 1880 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Mary died on 13 Oct 1953 in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 72 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. OBIT - The Standard Laconic, Snow Hill - 15 October 1953 - MRS. MAUDE S. MEWBORN - LaGrange - Mrs. Maude Sugg MEWBORN, 72, died Tuesday at 10:00 am at her home here. Funeral sevices were held at the home Wednesday at 3:30 PM with the Rev. Joshua MEWBORN and the Rev. R. L. Bame of LaGrange officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Luther Cratt of Raleigh and Miss Sadie Ruth MEWBORN of the home. She was a daughter of the late Hardy P. and Sarah Whitted Sugg of Greene County.{ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} Children of Edward Seymour3 MEWBORN and Mary Maude Sugg were as follows:
County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery.
on 8 May 1996 in Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina, at age 87 (Collection of Ima Eula MEWBORN.). Her body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery (Ibid.). OBIT - Weekly Gazette - 15 May 1996 - VERA M. CRATT - Mrs. Vera MEWBORN Cratt, 87, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at Britthaven of Snow Hill. She was born in LaGrange to the late Edward Seymour and Mary Maude Sugg MEWBORN. She was a retired bookkeeper. Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am from Fairview Cemetery, LaGrange with Rev. J. M. MEWBORN and Rev. Tony McLamb officiating. She is survived by her husband Luther Cratt of Snow Hill.{ENC}Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
County, North Carolina, at age 1 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. (an unknown value).
Taylor, daughter of Eddie F. Taylor and Jennie (Taylor), on 30 Apr 1955 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN- Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Cedric died on 23 Feb 1962 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, at age 49 (Ibid.) (Lenoir County, NC Cemetery Records, abstracted by Martha MEWBORN Marble.). His body was interred in Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Westview Cemetery. Stone states he was a Mason (Ibid.).
Hardy, son of Harper Edward Hardy and Fannie Lee Taylor, on 26 Dec 1956 (Ibid.). Sadie died on 5 Jan 1995 in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 79. Her body was interred in LaGrange, Lenoir County, North Carolina, in Fairview Cemetery. There is an clipping of an interview with Sadie in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN. OBIT - Goldsboro News-Argus - 6 January 1995 - SADIE RUTH HARDY - LaGrange - Sadie Ruth MEWBORN Hardy, 79, died Thursday at home. A graveside funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Fairview Cemetery. The Rev J. M. MEWBORN and Rev. Tony McLamb will conduct the service. Mrs. Hardy was born in LaGrange, was the daughter of the late Edward Seymour and Mary Maude Sugg MEWBORN and was the widow of James R. "Duck" Hardy. {ENC}.Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END} 68. Asa Daniel3 MEWBORN (Levi2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 10 Dec 1873 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Mary Temesia MEWBORN, daughter of John Moses MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields, in Greene County, North Carolina, on 16 Feb 1910 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Asa died on 22 Oct 1951 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 77 (Ibid.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). His body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. He died in the hospital in Kinston. His stone gives his middle name as David. Mary Temesia MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 6 Aug 1879 (John Moses MEWBORN Family Bible.). Mary died on 12 Mar 1962 in Greene County, North Carolina, at age 82 (Lenoir County Heritage Book.). Her body was interred in Greene County, North Carolina, in MEWBORN Family Cemetery. There is an old photo of Mary in the Collection of Ima MEWBORN as well as for her husband Asa. There is another photo of their three children as infants. OBIT - MARY TEMESIA MEWBORN-MEWBORN Mary Temesia MEWBORN, daughter of John Moses MEWBORN and Barbara Ann Fields, was born August 6, 1879 and passed away March 12, 1962. She was married to Asa Daniel MEWBORN February 16, 1910. He preceded her in death by several years. To this union were born three sons, namely: Drew Aldridge MEWBORN, Alvis Whitted MEWBORN, and Ivey Wilson MEWBORN. She joined the church at Memborn's on Sunday morning at the water (when others were baptised) in July 1905, and was baptised by Elder T. B. Lancaster. She was blessed to take a stand for the best in every vocation of life. Her father died when she was but a young girl and she was given wisdom and strength to take the oversight in the home as a parent and father and many have felt that was given the special gift in the training of all her younger brothers and sisters - there were ten in all. For several years she taught in the schools of Greene County, N. C. and was rated by both the school officials and patrons as the top in this profession. Her most outstanding trait was her keen interest in the church at home and with the corresponding churches, which she attended regularly. She also attended Union and Associational meetings. It can be said that she lived in all good conscience,(Acts. 23:1). She stood fast in the Lord and in all His Holy promises, (1st. Thess. 3:8). She hated sin and all its consequences and was blessed to give the tempter no quarter. She taught the children in the home, in the schools, and the churches the necessity of high standards and no person in all our knowledge pursued a finer code and higher standard of morals together with a conscience void of offenses, and who lived as strict according to the teachings of the scriptures as she. In the year of 1930 she was stricken with a most severe attack of uremic poison, which greatly impaired both her mind and body for the remainder of her life. The family physician stated on this occasion that she never would be able to successfully wait upon herself again. But the God who hath said, "In the world ye shall have tribulation" hath also said to "Be of good cheer". Through the years other affliction the Lord sustained her by His spirit, and made ample provision for both the natural and spiritual blessings. Her two daughters-in-law were faithful, willing, and ever at hand. They stood by and administered to her necessities as angels until the last. She loved them, together, with all her children and grandchildren. They were blessed to comfort her in the declining years. Today we believe both her soul and spirit are safely in the Paradise of her Great God and Savior, who comforteth us in all our tribulations, (2nd. Cor. 1:4). He it is that make His children perfect in every good work to do His will, working in them that which is well pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to who be glory forever and ever (Heb. 13:21), (Peter 5:10). When she was at her best, one believed more firmly of the resurrection and redemption of the body and the final restoration and preservation of the soul, body, and spirit. When the Son of man comes to be glorified and admired of all his Saints in the presence of His Holy Angels, (2nd. Thess. 1:10). Written by her brother, Elder J. E. MEWBORN Landmark, October 15, 1962. Pages 365-366. Children of Asa Daniel3 MEWBORN and Mary Temesia MEWBORN were as follows:
74. Levi Jesse3 MEWBORN (Levi2, Parrott1) was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 18 Jul 1885 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). He married Nancy (Nannie) Lee MEWBORN, daughter of Jesse Leonidas MEWBORN and Mary MEWBORN Hardy, on 21 Dec 1911 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Levi died on 30 Jun 1941 in Sanitorium,, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, at age 55 (TB) (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.) (Levi J. H. MEWBORN Family Bible.). Died in the TB Sanatorium. Nancy (Nannie) Lee MEWBORN was born in Greene County, North Carolina, on 23 Oct 1884 (Levi Jesse Hardy MEWBORN-Ruth Caroline Whitted, family group sheet.). Nancy died on 29 Mar 1981 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, at age 96 (Ibid.). OBIT - The News and Observer - 30 March 1981 - Tarboro - NANNIE L. MEWBORN - Mrs. Nannie L. MEWBORN, 96, died Sunday. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday, Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving: daughters, Miss Stella MEWBORN and Miss Ruby MEWBORN, both of the home; son, Tom MEWBORN of the home; sister, Mrs. Annie Weber of Callahan, Fla; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Collection of Ima MEWBORN. Children of Levi Jesse3 MEWBORN and Nancy (Nannie) Lee MEWBORN were as follows:
OBIT - The Standard Laconic - 6 January 1993 - MEWBORN - Miss Stella MEWBORN, 79, of Tarboro, died Monday, December 28, 1992. Graveside servicess were held Wednesday, December 30 in Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro. Miss MEWBORN was a native of Greene County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Levi MEWBORN and the late Mrs. Nannie MEWBORN. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
OBIT - The Standard Laconic - 9 August 1989 - MEWBORN - Miss Ruby MEWBORN, age 74, originally from Greene county died Sunday August 6th at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro. Elder D. B. Stokes officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors: one sister, Ms. Stella MEWBORN from Tarboro. Several neices and nephews. {ENC} Collection of Ima MEWBORN.{END}
Carolina, at age 49 (Ibid.). Her body was interred in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, in Wayne Memorial Park. Samuel had a son, Samuel Jr., by his first marriage.
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