Click here to view profile Benjamin Ausburn December 25th 1869 – September 13th 1937 Benjamin Ausburn was born on Christmas day 1869 in Banks County, Georgia. He was a farmer. He had four children with Mary Caudell: Grant, Mittie, Essie, and Maud. After his wife, Mary, died in 1913, he remarried on July 25th 1921 to Harriet Hailey Lewallen (1877-1948). They did not stay married long. Harriet had a great big furry cat and she slept with that cat. Benjamin vowed that he would never sleep in the bed with a cat. Benjamin's grandson, Boyd Jackson, tells this story: Benjamin was the strongest man I had ever seen. Ben cut down trees with only an axe, never a saw. He could plow a mule all day long, stopping only for a glass of water that his granddaughter, Bertie Mae, would gladly take him. Father : Hugh B. Ausburn Mother : Mary Ann Murray ____________________ Wife : Mary Louise Caudell Children : Grant Wilmer Ausburn , Mittie Lou Ausburn , Essie Ausburn , Maud Lee Ausburn Moderee Sisk (1927-2017), great granddaugther to Hugh Ausburn (Benjamin's father) remembered Benjamin. She said that Benjamin often came over to help her family kill hogs. She called him Uncle Ben. He always picked up the hog and scalded it in a barrel. He always said he would kill the biggest hog anyone had on Thanksgiving day. Benjamin Ausburn ran the Ragsdale Gristmill in the early 1930s. The mill is still in excellent condition . I visited the mill in 2023 and owner, Dock Sisk, showed me around and took me inside the Mill house where the mill workers lived. It is very possible Benjamin lived inside there at some point. Ragsdale Mill built in early 1860s Ragsdale Mill House (Possible living place for Benjamin Ausburn) Benjamin sitting at a table Top Row (L to R): Bently Lewallen holding Bobbie Jean Lewallen, Benjamin Ausburn, Bertie Mae Ausburn, Claude Homer Jackson Bottom Row (L to R): Benny Euline Lewallen, Mittie Lou Jackson, Lucille Jackson, Boyd Jackson L to R: Benjamin, Mittie, Essie holding Bobbie Jean Stories Funeral of Benjamin Ausburn Benjamin's funeral. Daughter Mittie in front of his casket. Death Benjamin Ausburn in Homer, Georgia on September 13th 1937. He developed Sepsis due to Cellulitis in the Right Axillary Region. Benjamin's post-mortem picture is attached to the left. Benjamin's death certificate Benjamin's headstone This picture was taken when Ben Ausburn died. The Ausburn family is well represented here. The children on the front row left to right are Ruby and Rudolph Ausburn, Boyd Jackson and Eulean Lewallen. The second row: Bertie Mae Deaton, Belle Ausburn, Vassie Lewallen, Montene Ausburn, Marie Ausburn and Bentley Lewallen. Back row: Hubert Ausburn, Harve Deaton, unknown, Daisy Ausburn, Duck Ausburn, unknown, Grant Ausburn, unknown, Ralph Lewallen and Claude Jackson Every Picture I have seen of Benjamin Ausburn All Census Records

Click here to view profile John Starlin Deaton October 1865 – February 1908 John Starlin Deaton was born to Eliza Cantrell and an unknown father in Towns County, Georgia. Eliza gave John the last name "Deyton" in honor of her deceased husband, Joab M Deyton, who had died on July 22nd 1862, while in the service with Company D, of the 24th Regiment, of the Georgia Volunteers (CSA). Joab died of Fever in the hospital located in Richmond, Virginia. It is unknown who John's father at the time of me writing this, but hopefully the answer will become clear through a lot of DNA testing. (NOTICE: the spelling of Deaton varied throughout John Starlin's life, it is someitmes spelled "Deaton", "Deyton" or "Dayton") John Starlin had 3 half siblings, Silas L. Dayton born in 1861 who lived with his paternal grandparents after his father, Joab, died in Civil War. A sister named Martha Ann Deaton who was born in 1870. Her father was Jeremiah Marion Osborn. And another brother named James Wesley Dayton born in 1873. His father was Wyle Trusty. Father: Unknown Mother : Eliza Cantrell Half Brothers : Silas Dayton, James Wesley Dayton Half Sisters : Martha Ann Deyton ____________________ First Wife : R.L. Murphy Second Wife : Leutica Carver Children : Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Third Wife : Etta Icie Davis Ch ildren : Jo hn Henry Deaton , Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton Photographic enlargement of John Starlin Deaton Towns County, Georiga John Starlin Deyton grew up living with his mother Eliza Cantrell, grandmother Martha Cantrell, and sister Martha Ann Deyton. Who are all listed with him in the 1870 census. In 1880, John Starlin Deyton was living with his Eliza, Martha Ann, and James Wesley Dayton. Based on compiled marriages records in Towns County, Georgia. John Starlin married "R.L. Murphy" on March 21st 1886. Nothing is known about R.L. Murphy but the marriage apparently did not last long as John Starlin soon moved to Robbinsville, North Carolina sometime between 1886 and 1891. Click Here to View Records of Towns County, Georgia Marriages 1855-1900 Living in North Carolina John Starlin Deaton was prone to fighting and drinking, he was often known as "Fighting John Deaton", he was considered the strongest man in two different counties. It is said that he helped build the second ever courthouse in Robbinsville, NC and got into a fight with another worker. This made him the first case trialed in the new courthouse. A story told by Farley Deaton: (Grandson of John Starlin Deaton) John once made a bet in which his friends said they would give him a dollar for every foot he carried a metal railroad track. He ended up carrying it twenty feet and made twenty dollars. This is equivalent to over 700 dollars in 2023. Farley also told me that John Starlin was so strong that he picked up a giant concrete stone and moved it all by himself while working on the courthouse, leaving everyone in awe. This is a picture of the second courthouse in Robbinsville, North Carolina shortly after completion in 1895. It is unknown if John is in the picture or not. Second Marriage On August 8th, 1891, John Starlin Deaton married Leutica Candis Carver in Robbinsville, North Carolina. They were married by Justice of the Peace, TJ Wakefield. Witnesses were William Carpenter, R.L. Carver, and Elizabeth Carver. Through the marriage, John Starlin received two new stepchildren. Etta and Cena Davis, who were the children of Leutica and James Davis of Robbinsville. John and Tishie had four boys together. On April 28th 1891, Reuben Deaton. On November 25th 1894, David Deaton. On July 10th 1897, Isaac Deaton. On December 31st 1899, Robert Lee Deaton. Then in December of 1900, it is suspected that Leuticia died during childbirth, as she is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery with an "Infant Deyton" beside her. Justice of the Peace: Thomas Jefferson Wakefield The fate of John Starlin's step daughter Cena, is currently unknown. Is is suspected that she died sometime between 1900-1908. She was listed in the 1900 census and then suddenly disappears from all records with no named headstone. Mysterious Disappearnce of Cena Headstone of "Infant of John & Leutica Deyton" Headstone of Leuticia Deyton Third Marriage On December 23rd 1902, John Starlin married his stepdaughter, Etta Icie Davis. They were married by Justice of the Peace, W.M. Flemming. Witnesses were C.M. Pittman, B.C. Deyton, and John Deyton. They had their first child on February 14th 1902, John Henry Deaton. During a trip to the Graham County courthouse, I received John Henry's Delayed Birth Certificate. He had gone back to Robbinsville to obtain a birth certificate in 1943. It says the doctor that delivered the child was S.F. Howell. Dr Swinfield F Howell making his rounds Delayed Birth Certificate of John Henry Deaton On March 8th 1904, John Starlin and Etta had their second son together, Jacob Leander Deaton. On November 14th 1907, the youngest son of John Starlin and Etta was born Harve Wesley Deaton. Killing of John Starlin Deaton It is belived that John Starlin was shot and killed by his cousin, Grayson Garrett, near Hanging Dog, North Carolina. The story goes, "While clearing logs off a new ground with his son, Isaac, John Starlin was ambushed from behind and shot in the back of the head. Isaac Deaton followed the river all the way to Tellico Plains, TN to get help. He walked 13 miles and did not arrive until 7pm that night. When they returned it was too late and John Starlin Deaton had passed away." For a long time, no one knew who the killer of John Starlin Deaton was. One day, Isaac's son, Jurlon Deaton, was in the hospital. A nurse came into his room with tears in her eyes and confessed that her uncle, Grayson Garrett, had killed John Starlin. Apparently, Garrett was a good friend of John Starlin's. Garrett wanted a man killed in Georgia and one of Garrett's friends wanted to John Starling killed, so Garrett killed John Starlin and the friend of Garrett, killed the man in Georgia for him in return. John Starlin Deaton is buried in the Garrett Cemetery. He is understood to be one of the first people buried here. His original headstone was falling apart so it was replaced with a new headstone in the late 1990s or early 2000s. In a book called Coker Creek by Fred Brown, the author talks about Grayson Garrett and his life as an outlaw. He went to prison for killing another man. The author also mentions that stories were passed down that Grayson Garrett had also killed his cousin (he couldn't remember the cousins name), which would be John Starlin Deaton. Second Headstone of John Starlin Deaton in August 2023 First Headstone of John Starlin Deaton Picture from Coker Creek Book by Fred Brown William Grayson Garrett John Starlin's wife, Etta, packed up everything they owned onto a cart pulled by an ox to take her and her children all the way to Towns County, Georgia. Etta's half brothers, David and Robert Lee Deaton went with them too. They had to camp out over an open fire, while it tooks months to arrive in Georgia. They were welcomed by John Starlin's sister, Martha Ann Wheeler. Whom they lived with for a while until moving to Banks County, Georgia. It is understood that Etta did not talk about John Starlin in her later years. There is only one picture that exists of John Starlin, that my great grandfather, Harve Deaton, kept in his house for as long as he lived. This original picture and frame is now in my possession. It is a photographic enlargement that was retouched with artist’s crayon (circa ≈1900). Polaroid picture believed to have been taken sometime in the late 50s of the original photographic enlargement of John Starlin Deaton Half Sister of John Starlin Deaton, Martha Ann Deyton Wheeler All Census Records

Click here to view profile Craig Allen Eury February 6th 1927 – February 7th 1976 Into the Life Craig Allen Eury was born on February 6, 1927, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the youngest child of Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. His mother, Rosa, passed away in August 1933, when Craig was just 6 years old. He grew up in the Norwood area and later enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 27, 1946, at Camp Pickett, Blackstone, Virginia. Craig served in Company F, 350th Infantry Regiment. His service number was 44083959. He was released from active duty on April 17, 1947, after completing his one-year enlistment. Craig married Anna Carroll Johnson on February 8, 1948, in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Craig passed away on February 7, 1976, in Tennessee. He was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood, Stanly County, North Carolina. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Lawson Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ Craig's WW2 Registration Card. In 1945, he was 5'10 and 145 pounds. Obituary Hugh Eury's Funeral (Craig's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Veteran Headstone Registration

Click here to view profile Sarah Carpenter around 1946 - around 1890 Into the Life Sarah Carpenter was born around 1946 to Williamson Ludwell Carpenter and Sarah "Sallie" McIntyre in Stanly County, North Carolina. There are some records that show Sarah's name as "Hortense", such as the death certificates of her children; however, it is possible this was just her middle name. On July 16th, 1976, she married Andrew Jackson Hill in Stanly County. She was 29 years old at the time and her husband was 21 years old. They had 3 children together: William Allen Hill (born 1877), James Henry Hill (born 1879), Rosa Agnes Hill (born 1884). Sarah Carpenter is believed to have died some time around 1890; however, there are a lack of records (Death certificates weren't required by North Carolina until 1913). Her marriage certificate with Andrew Jackson Hill is attached below. Father: Williamson Ludwell Carpenter Mother : Sarah "Sallie" McIntyre ________________ _______ Husband : Andrew Jackson Hill Children : William "Willie" Allen Hill, James Henry Hill, Rosa Agnes Hill

Click here to view profile Sarah Jane Caudell December 10th 1803 - September 24th 1885 Picture of Sarah Jane Caudell Sarah Caudell was born March 26, 1807 in NC and died January 10, 1871 in Banks County, GA. She married John Murray about 1826 in Franklin County, GA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Caudell, Jr. and Francis 'Fannie' Caudell. John and Sarah Murray are buried at the Murray Family Cemetery, Banks County, GA. There are other tombstones in that old family cemetery but all the names on them are illegible. They are Ben Ausburn's maternal grandparents. Father: Benjamin Caudell Mother : Francis Caudell ____________________ Husband: John Murray

Click here to view profile Hugh Kennie Eury March 6th 1913 – March 7th 1969 Hugh Kennie Eury in his early years Hugh and Annie Eury Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and friend Early Life Hugh Kennie Eury was born March 6th, 1913 in Cottonville, Stanly County, North Carolina to Josephus Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. Hugh had many siblings; 8 brothers and 3 sisters. His mother died of ovarian cancer on August 16th, 1933. Hugh befriended Grace Estelle Tucker, and they had a child together in 1933, Malcom Ray Tucker. Shortly thereafter, Hugh married Annie Rachel Livingston after dating a short while. They both lived in Norwood, North Carolina at the time, just a couple blocks away from one another. Annie wrote the following: "We danced some together at a neighbors house on a Saturday night, after that, it went fast. We ran away and got married one morning with another couple on October 4th, 1933 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. I was scared someone would find out before we could get married, I was so young but we made it just fine. We had to sneak around to be together because my mother didn't believe in me dating. On our first date, he borrowed a car and we went for a ride. He soon proposed to me in the living room." They had 3 children together: Alvin (born 1934), James (born 1936), Carvin (born 1939). Hugh and Annie did not have a honeymoon, once they got back from Chesterfield, they lived in the countryside with Hugh's uncle, Willie Hill and his wife. The first placed they lived alone together was a two-room apartment upstairs of the Eddins family home on Cottonville Road in Norwood, North Carolina. They left Norwood for Concord, North Carolina in 1937. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Paul , Willie , Joseph Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ Child with Grace Tucker : Malcom Tucker Wife : Annie Rachel Livingston Children : Alvin Eury , James Eury , Carvin Eury Hugh holding his two sons, Alvin (left) and James (right) Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and friend Ray Sparks Military On March 22nd 1944, Hugh enlisted in the Army. His enlistment number was 34964642 and he was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His Enlistment term was "for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the president or otherwise according to law". This left Annie to take care of the three children in Concord while Hugh was in service. He served four months until ultimatley getting discharged in August of 1944 for an undisclosed "disease". Hugh and Annie Eury Hugh's WW2 Registration Card. He was listed as 6 feet tall and 185 pounds in 1940. Later Years When Hugh returned from the Army, he ran a small grocery store with his wife Annie. The store was directly beside their Concord home on Swink Street. Their home was a short walk away from Hartsell school where all of Hugh's children attended. L to R: Alvin, Hugh, Carvin, Annie, James Hugh working in his store L to R: Hugh and Annie standing in front of Hartsell School Top Row (L to R): James, Alvin Middle Row (L to R): Hugh, Carvin, and Annie sitting in front of Hartsell School Hugh with his nieces Hugh Eury Hugh with currently unknown friends L to R: Annie and Hugh Eury Hugh's Vehicle Registration in 1951 L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Ray Sparks and Hugh Eury Deed to Grocery Store on Swink Street L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury Hugh and Nieces Carvin's Death In 1958, Hugh and his family received devestating news that Carvin, Hugh's youngest son, had passed away in an automobile accident while overseas in Germany serving in the military at age 19. Obituary, December 18th 1958, Charlotte Observer, Page 12 Carvin in his military uniform Carvin and girlfriend Joyce Elaine Lee in Germany (Electoral Palace Fountain in Trier) a few months before Carvin's death L to R: James, Charles Vest (Carvin's friend), Alvin, Hugh Later Years After all of the children had gotten married and moved out, Hugh and Annie remained in Concord but moved to 31 Barbie Road to be closer to the children. Hugh got a job as a door-to-door salesman. His favorite dessert was strawberry shortcake, he loved to eat and ate just about everything. L to R: Hugh, Annie, Alvin L to R: Hugh and Alvin L to R: Hugh and Annie L to R: Hugh and Annie L to R: Hugh and Annie Hugh's Salesman Card L to R: Hugh and Annie L to R: Hugh and Annie Hugh's Rambler Death Hugh's Last Picture 1969 Hugh Eury died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his home on March 7th 1969. He will be remembered as a loving man who cared deeply for his family and was loved by all that knew him. He is buried beside his wife Annie at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, North Carolina. L to R: Annie Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Hugh Eury (James' Wedding 1968) Hugh's Siblings at his Funeral Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Hugh's with his grandchildren Hugh Eury's Death Certificate

Click here to view profile Essie Ausburn March 17th 1904 - January 15th 1996 Essie Ausburn was born March 17, 1904 in Banks County, GA. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Caudell Ausburn. She married Joseph Bentley Lewallen June 27, 1921. He was born May 9, 1902. His parents were Nancy and Jay Lewallen. His parents are buried at BC Church Cemetery, Habersham County, GA. Bentley and Essie Lewallen had four children; Ralph Mckenley, Vassie Mae, Betty Eulean, and Bobbie Jean Lewallen. Bentley spent his life as a farmer. They lived in GA, SC and NC. Bentley Lewallen died October 6, 1984 in Stephens County, GA and Essie Lewallen died January 15, 1996 in Cleveland County, NC. They are buried at Damascus Church Cemetery, Banks County, GA. L to R: Essie and husband Bentley Lewallen Father: Benjamin Ausburn Mother : Mary Louise Caudell Brother : Grant Wilmer Ausburn Sister : Mittie Lou Ausburn , Maud Lee Ausburn ________________ _______ Husband : Bently Lewallen Children : Ralph Mckenley, Vassie Mae, Betty Eulean, and Bobbie Jean Lewallen Memories of Uncle Bentley and Aunt Essie written by Martha Ann Deaton : "Bobbie Jean remembers them being wonderful parents. The most enjoyable times she remembers was going home after she was married. They always had Pepsi’s there for them, their favorite drink. She liked to go to the cupboard and find homemade biscuits and country ham that were left over from breakfast. I remember loving to go to their house as a child. I, too, liked to go into the pie safe and get a snack from her leftovers or a piece of pie. Uncle Bentley carved little monkeys out of a peach seed. They had such minute details. I wore them on a ribbon around my neck. Somehow I always managed to lose them. How I wish I had one today! This story goes about Aunt Essie: When Wayne was born Aunt Essie came to our house to help. She had cooked a big dinner. She knew that sweet potato pie was my favorite so this was the dessert she prepared. As you know, homegrown sweet potatoes have strings in them, or they did then. Aunt Essie had long red hair. She gave me a big helping of the pie and I did not eat it. She asked why I wasn’t eating my pie since it was my favorite. I retorted that I was not going to eat it because it had her red hair in it. She never let me forget this story as long as she lived." L to R: Benjamin Ausburn, Mittie Lou Ausburn, Essie Ausburn holding Bobbie Jean Lewallen On April 6th 1939, Essie's 5 year old daughter, Betty Eulean Lewallen, passed away from lobar pneumonia and emphysema. She is buried at Damascus Church Cemetery, Banks County, GA. Martha Ann Deaton remembered her parents, Harve and Bertie Mae Deaton , saying she was such a sweet little girl. Harve caught fish and put them in a bucket for her to look at when she was bedfast.

Click here to view profile Alexander Livingston August 25th 1854 – July 23rd 1929 Early Life Alexander and his wife, Mary Frances Alexander Livingston was born on August 25th, 1854 to William and Hannah Livingston. He grew up and spent most of his life in Montgomery County, North Carolina and was the youngest of 8 siblings. On January 5th, 1890, he married Mary Frances Singleton. They had seven children together: Fannie Mae Livingston (born 1893), William Harrison Livingston (born 1895), Carson Livingston (born 1898), Betty Livingston (born 1903), Lemuel Sears Livingston (1907), Lillie Jane Livingston (born 1910), and James Thomas Livingston (born 1913). Alexander was a farmer and lived at Capelsie in Troy with his family up until 1927, when they moved to Norwood, North Carolina. Alexander was Scottish, as his grandfather was born in Scotland. Father: William Livingston Mother: Hannah Robinson ________________ _______ Wife: Mary Frances Singleton Children : Fannie Mae Livingston , William Harrison Livingston, Carson Livingston, Betty Livingston, Lemuel Sears Livingston, Lillie Jane Livingston, James Thomas Livingston About Alexander In an interview I found in 2025, Fannie Mae Livingston (Alexander's daughter) talked about Alexander. She said that he only drank black coffee and often quoted "When I make coffee, I make coffee. I don't want to be fooled. I don't want 9 grains to the gallon." Alexander said that's the way people make their coffee; 9 grains of coffee to the gallon. The interview is attached below. Alexander and his family were very poor. The entire family of 7-12 people all lived in a four-room house that was never painted, had no attic, and was warmed by a wood stove. Their laundry was done in the yard using a big tub, and their home was lit by oil lamps. The children shared a 12x14 room with three beds and minimal furniture. The family often traveled by horse and buggy and they did take a train from Troy to Norwood, NC. The family owned at least 121 acres in Montgomery County. When they decided to move to Norwood, Alexander sold 10 acres to his son, William, for 100 dollars. When Alexander died in 1929, the family split the money and sold the rest to W. J. Morton for 342 dollars. Fannie Livingston talks about her father, Alexander Livingston (1970s) L to R: Annie, Lillie Mae, Fannie Mae (holding baby Erion), George Richardson, James Thomas, Betty (holding baby Frances), Nancy Jane Morton (Neighbor), Mary Frances Singleton, Abbie Gale Singleton, Alexander Livingston Montgomery County Land Deed (Sold land to son, William Livingston) Death The Livingston Mongtgomery County house in 2025. Coordinates: 35.31288° N, 79.85472° W On July 23rd, 1929, Alexander was walking down the streets of Norwood when he had a heart attack while carrying an axe on his back. Alexander passed away at the age of 74. He is buried at Norwood Cemetery with his wife, Mary Frances. Alexander's headstone at Norwood Cemetery Death Certificate

Click here to view profile Charlie Meeler August 21st 1912 – March 13th 1972 Charlie Meeler was born August 21, 1912 in Banks County, GA. He was the oldest child of Etta Davis Meeler and James W. Meeler. He farmed for a living. When Charlie was young, he would attend church with his father, James Meeler. His mother and siblings would attend Damascus Church. He was known to participate in bootlegging with his Deaton half-brothers in the 1930s. Father: James Meeler Mother: Etta Davis _ ______________________ Brother: Robert Meeler Sisters: Odell Meeler , Elsie Meeler Half Brother: John Henry Deaton , Jake Deaton , Harve Deaton ________________ ______ H e married Lonie Lillie Kelley on April 21 1946. They were married by B.S. Peyton in Homer, Georgia. Lonie's parents were Mary Blackburn and Thomas Kelley. They had two children, James Thomas Meeler and Elsie Louise Meeler, who were so precious to them. Charlie died March 13, 1972 and Lonie died April 7, 1974. They are buried at Lamar Church Cemetery, Banks County, GA. Lonie Lillie Kelley a nd Etta Meeler L to R: Odell Meeler, James Thomas Meeler, Etta Meeler, Charlie Meeler, Lonie Meeler Top (L to R): Harve, John Henry Middle (L to R): Etta, Elsie, Odell Bottom (L to R): Robert, Charlie L to R: Etta, Robert, Elsie, Charlie, Odell Charlie Meeler's WW2 Draft Registration Card. In 1940, Charlie was listed as 5'11 and 146 pounds. L to R: Harve Deaton, Bertie Mae Ausburn, Odell Meeler, Robert Meeler, Charlie Meeler L to R: Lonie and Charlie Meeler

Click here to view profile Boyd Jackson August 11th 1929 – September 4th 2010 Benjamin Boyd Jackson was born in Banks County Georgia on August 11th 1929 to Mittie Lou Ausburn. It was believed by most that Claude Jackson, husband of Mittie Ausburn, was the father of Boyd Jackson; however, after DNA testing, through the son of Lucille Jackson, it has been determined that Claude Jackson may not have been the biological father of Boyd, rather it was a man by the name of "Luther Huttie Watson". This was apparently known to a select few, including Boyd Jackson's son, Ronnie Jackson, who told me that Luther "Luke" Watson, was his biological grandfather and that his father, Boyd Jackson, always knew this. It is unknown why or how the relationship between Luther and Mittie came to pass, but it is speculated that Claude Jackson may have been unable to have children. Boyd was originally named after his maternal grandfather, Benjamin Ausburn, whom he was quite fond of growing up. He said his grandfather, Benjamin, was the strongest man he ever seen. He would cut down trees with only an axe, never a saw. He could plow a mule all day long, stopping only for a glass of water. Boyd had one younger sister, Lucille who was born in 1932. He also had a much older half-sister, Bertie Mae Ausburn. Boyd's mother, Mittie, became very sickly. With Claude working the farm, she wasn't able to care of Boyd and Lucille by herself. Bertie Mae, would pick up Boyd and Lucille on Sunday afternoon and keep them at their house until Friday afternoon so they could go to school. So Boyd was essentially raised by Bertie Mae and her husband, Harve Deaton. Mittie Jackson died on July 6th, 1941. Before she passed, she pulled Harve Deaton aside and asked him to take care of her children. Harve promised that he would take care of them as long as they would stay with him. Father: Luther "Luke" Huttie Watson Mother : Mittie Lou Ausburn Sister : Lucille Jackson Half Sisters : Bertie Mae Ausburn ____________________ Boyd Jackson school picture L to R: Harve Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton, Boyd Jackson, Lucille Jackson, Bobbie Jean Lewallen L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Boyd Jackson, Boyd's brother-in-law, Fred Gibson in Cherokee, North Carolina Top Row (L to R): Bently Lewallen holding Bobbie Jean Lewallen, Benjamin Ausburn, Bertie Mae Ausburn, Claude Homer Jackson Bottom Row (L to R): Benny Euline Lewallen, Mittie Lou Jackson, Lucille Jackson, Boyd Jackson Boyd married Ruth Williams in March of 1950. Ruth was born March 23, 1928 and died in March of 1980. Her parents were Edsel and Vinna Free Williams. Boyd and Ruth had one son, Ronald Boyd Jackson who was born May 20, 1951 in Gaston County, NC. He has two children, Richard Clay and Jeffrey Lee Jackson. Boyd then married Rosa Lee Bray on August 12, 1960 in Banks County, GA. Rosa Lee was born on July 22, 1943. Her parents were David Lewis Bray, Sr. and Cora Lee Dodd Bray. Rosa Lee and Boyd had two children, Barbara Ann and Robert Dale Jackson. -Barbara Ann Jackson was born October 31, 1971 in GA. She married Johnny White. She has two children, Dylan Delane Jackson and Kelsey Ann Qwinn. She later married Mike Adams. -Robert Dale Jackson was born September 6, 1964 in GA. He married Donna Bramblett in 1982. They have two boys, David Dale and Dustin Robert Jackson. Boyd Jackson and son L to R: Boyd Jackson holding Ronald, Wayne Deaton L to R: Ruth, Boyd, Ronald Boyd's children: Dale and Barbara Ann L to R: Wayne Deaton, Boyd Jackson, Ronald Jackson Boyd and son Ronald Jackson Boyd Jackson and Harve Deaton on Cramer mountain at Stuart Cramer's Maymont Mansion L to R: Boyd holding Wayne Deaton, Ruth Jackson, Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Boyd holding Ronald, Wayne Deaton L to R: Boyd Jackson and Harve Deaton working at the Cramerton chicken house

Click here to view profile Lucille Mary Jackson May 1st 1932 - June 7th, 2017 L to R: Harve Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton, Boyd Jackson, Lucille Jackson, Bobbie Jean Lewallen L to R: Lucille Jackson, Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Lucille Jackson Lucille and Fred Gibson Growing Up in Banks Lucille Mary Jackson was born in Banks County, Georgia to Mittie Jackson. It was believed by most that Claude Jackson, husband of Mittie Ausburn, was the father of Lucille; however, after DNA testing, through the son of Lucille, it has been determined that Claude Jackson may not have been the biological father of Lucille, rather it was a man by the name of "Luther Huttie Watson". This was apparently known to a select few, including Boyd Jackson's son, Ronnie Jackson, who told me that Luther "Luke" Watson, was his biological grandfather and that his father, Boyd Jackson, always knew this. It is unknown why or how the relationship between Luther and Mittie came to pass, but it is speculated that Claude Jackson may have been unable to have children. She had one older brother, Boyd Jackson, and an older half-sister, Bertie Mae Ausburn. Lucille's mother, Mittie, became very sickly. With Claude working the farm, she wasn't able to take care of Boyd and Lucille by herself. Lucille's sister, Bertie Mae, would pick up Boyd and Lucille on Sunday afternoon and keep them at their house until Friday afternoon so they could go to school. So Lucille was essentially raised by Bertie Mae and her husband, Harve Deaton. Lucille became very close with her niece, Martha Ann Deaton, who was born on July 5th, 1941 to Harve and Bertie Mae Deaton. Lucille's mother died the next day on July 6th, 1941. Before she passed, she pulled Harve Deaton aside and asked him to take care of her children. Harve promised that he would take care of them as long as they would stay with him. Father : Luther "Luke" Huttie Watson Mother : Mittie Lou Ausburn Brother : Boyd Jackson Half Sister : Bertie Mae Ausburn ________________ _______ Husband : Fred Gibson Children : Roger Carroll Gibson, Eddie Randall Gibson L to R: Lucille Jackson, Bobbie Jean Lewallen, Bertie Mae Ausburn, Harve Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton Lucille in the 1940s Lucille's infants funeral Lucille's childhood home in Banks County, Georgia Top Row (L to R): Maud, Claude, Lucille Jackson Bottom Row: Harve holding Martha Ann Lucille with her two children Lucille married Fred Gibson on Dec. 4, 1948. They had three children, Roger Carroll Gibson, Eddie Randall Gibson, and Patsy Jean Gibson. Roger Carroll Gibson was born January 5, 1950 in Jackson County, GA. Eddie Randall Gibson was born February 17, 1952 in Jackson County, GA. Patsy Jean Gibson was born October 5, 1953, in Habersham County, GA, and died January 9, 1954 in Banks County, GA. She is buried at Damascus Church Cemetery, Banks County, GA. Lucille holding her child L to R: Lucille, Martha Ann holding Daryll Duncan, Roger Gibson Lucille holding her child L to R: Lucille, Fred, Roger, Randy Lucille and children Martha Ann Deaton and Lucille Gibson

Click here to view profile 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 Stanly News and Press Fri, Jan 07, 1921 ·Page 6 James and Sarah's headstone at Cottonville Baptist Church Death Certificate James brother, Adam Edna Eury