top of page

James M. Eury

March 30th 1850 – December 30th 1921

Into the Life

James M. Eury was born on March 30th, 1850 to Abraham Eury and Nancy Hitchcock in Stanly County, North Carolina. In 1867, he married Sarah Honeycutt. They had 6 children: Amanda Elizabeth Eury (born 1868), William Henderson Eury (born 1873), Eva Helen Eury (born 1882), Josephus Sanford Eury (born 1884), Mary Jane Eury (born 1889), Lela Pearl Eury (born 1890). James' wife died in 1909 due to unknown reasons (Death certificates in NC weren't required until 1913). Through 1910-1920, he lived with two of his daughters. In 1909, James had his foot amputated likely due to complications with diabetes. He died on Friday Decemeber 30th, 1921 due to complications with his foot.

Father: Abraham Eury

Mother: Nancy Hitchcock

_______________________

Wife: Sarah Honeycutt

Children: Amanda Elizabeth Eury, William Henderson Eury, Eva Helen Eury, Josephus Sanford Eury, Mary Jane Eury, Lela Pearl Eury

Stanly News and Press Thu, Sep 09, 1909 ·Page 2

Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 4.04.04 PM.png
Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 4.04.15 PM.png
Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 4.04.26 PM.png
Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 4.04.34 PM.png

Stanly News and Press Fri, Jan 07, 1921 ·Page 6

James and Sarah's headstone at Cottonville Baptist Church

Screenshot 2025-03-03 at 4.48.34 PM.png

Death Certificate

James brother, Adam Edna Eury

Thanks for visiting!

loader,gif
bottom of page