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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 Lawson Campbell Eury December 22nd 1924 – September 13th 1973 Lawson and daughter Into the Life Lawson Campbell Eury was born on December 22, 1924, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. His mother, Rosa, passed away in August 1933, when Lawson was just 8 years old. He grew up in the Norwood area and worked in the textile industry. Lawson married Dorothy Jackson. Lawson Campbell Eury passed away on September 13, 1973, in Norwood, Stanly, North Carolina, from a heart attack. He was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood. Death Certificate Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ Hugh Eury's Funeral (Lawson's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard

Click here to view profile Paul Revere Eury April 5th 1916 – December 13th 1990 Into the Life Paul Revere Eury was born in Norwood, Stanly County, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. He was raised in a large family with many siblings. He worked as a yarn mill doffer at Gibson Mill before enlisting in the U.S. Army in February 1942 from Cabarrus County. He trained at Fort Bragg and was later transferred to Camp Blanding, Florida. During World War II, Eury was deployed overseas in July 1942. He was captured by German forces and became a prisoner of war at Stalag 3B in Germany. A newspaper article from the Albemarle Press details a letter he sent to his father, Josephus, in which he described his experience as a prisoner, expressing hope for an eventual return home. Despite enduring harsh conditions, he wrote about thinking of home and life after the war. Eury was eventually liberated and returned to North Carolina. He passed away on December 13, 1990, in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, and was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood. Hugh Eury's Funeral (Paul's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Paul Eury's WW2 Registration Card. In 1940, Paul was 5'6, 195 pounds. Paul Eury during WW2 Paul Eury Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______

Click here to view profile Wilborn Mickel Caudell May 9th 1834 – June 29th 1882 Wilborn Mickel Caudell was born May 9th 1934 and died on June 29th 1882. She had an accident in Banks County, Georgia when he was hauling a wagon load of chestnut logs and the wagon tipped over. He was married to Lucinda Edna Ausburn on April 28th 1859 by James Brown in Banks County. They had eight children. His parents were John Caudell and Jane "June" Brown. Fa ther : John Caudell Mother : Edna S. Caudell ____________________ Wife : Lucinda Edna Ausburn Children : Basheby, Missouri, John, James, Mary , Stephen, Cordelia, Emma All Census Records

Click here to view the Deaton Family Tree! Originated in the rocky mountains of North Carolina, foothills of Banks and Towns County, Georgia. Deaton Family Tree Click a profile and learn more!

Click here to view profile Willie Ray Eury October 9th 1917 – 25 August 25th 1960 Into the Life Willie Ray Eury was born on October 9, 1917, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He lived through significant historical periods, including the Great Depression and World War II. He married Julia Isabel Carpenter on December 2, 1936, in Stanly County, North Carolina. Together, they had four children: James Robert "Bill" Eury (1938–2000), Bertha "Beaver" Eury Forrest (1946–2020), Patricia Dianne Eury (born 1942). Willie Ray worked as a textile worker in the local mills of Stanly County. His life was cut short when he passed away on August 25, 1960, at the age of 42 due to a motorcycle accident. He was laid to rest at Norwood Cemetery in Stanly County. The News and Observer Aug 27th 1960, Sat · Page 5: Obituary incorrectly states his mother, Rosa, was alive in 1960; whereas she actually passed away in 1933 when Willie was just 15. Willie's WW2 Draft Registration Card. In 1940, he was 5'10 and 174 pound. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ Death Certificate

Click here to view profile Dicey Dixie Duncan About 1800 - About 1860 Dicey Dixie Duncan was born around 1811 via census records and died around 1860. She was married to Thomas Granville Carver and had many children. She is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery with her family. ____________________ Husband: Thomas Granville Carver ____________________

Click here to view profile Odell Meeler November 6th 1916 - January 29th 2000 Odell Meeler was born November 6, 1916 in Banks County, GA. She was the second child of Etta Davis Meeler and James W. Meeler. She married E. C. Gerrell December 26, 1946. E. C. was born December 16, 1920. Etta Davis Meeler made her home with them as long as she lived. They had no children but they are remembered as being a very special "aunt" and "uncle". E.C. Gerrell retired from the hardware store. Odell Gerrell retired from a sewing factory. Odell died as a result of diabetes on January 29, 2000. Her husband E.C. was in a nursing home due to strokes and passed away July 8, 2000. They are buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens in Habersham County, GA. Father : James Meeler Mother : Etta Davis _ ______________________ Brothers : Robert Meeler, Charlie Meeler Sisters : Elsie Meeler Half Brother : John Henry Deaton , Jake Deaton , Harve Deaton ________________ ______ L to R: Etta, Robert, Elsie, Charlie, Odell Top (L to R): Harve, John Henry Middle (L to R): Etta, Elsie, Odell Bottom (L to R): Robert, Charlie L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Odell Meeler, Elsie Meeler L to R: Harve Deaton, Bertie Mae Ausburn, Odell Meeler, Robert Meeler, Charlie Meeler L to R: Elsie and Odell Meeler L to R: Odell, James Meeler, Etta Meeler, Charlie Meeler, lonie-lillie Kelly L to R: Elsie, Verner, Odell, E.C. Gerrell L to R: Odell Meeler, Bertha Smith Deaton, Elsie Meeler L to R: Elsie Meeler, Odell Meeler, Etta Meeler, Robert Meeler

Click here to view profile Mary Louise Caudell July 17th 1872 – July 3rd 1913 Mary Louise Caudell was the husband to Benjamin Ausburn. She was born on July 17th 1872 in Banks County, Georgia. She had four children: Grant Wilmer Ausburn on September 17th 1889. Mittie Lou Ausburn on November 27th 1897. Essie Ausburn on March 17th 1904. Maud Lee Ausburn on November 17th 1908. She died on July 3rd 1913 for a currently unknown reason. I have never seen a picture of Mary Louise Caudell but hoping to find one someday. Father: Wilborn Mickel Caudell Mother: Lucinda Edna Ausburn ________________ _______ Husband: Benjamin Ausburn Children: Grant Wilmer Ausburn , Mittie Lou Ausburn , Essie Ausburn , Maud Lee Ausburn All Census Records

Click here to view profile Mary Velma Eury 13 July 1910 – 19 February 1974 Mary Velma Eury Into the Life Mary Velma Eury was born on July 13, 1910, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. She grew up alongside her many siblings and spent most of her life in Stanly County. In 1930, Mary was residing in Center Township, Stanly County. She spent many years working in the local yarn mills, a common occupation in the region during that time. She continued to live in Norwood, North Carolina, for the remainder of her life. On February 19, 1974, Mary Velma Eury passed away in Norwood. She was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church alongside most of her family. Mary Velma and her niece, Mary Mary Velma Eury 1960 Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______

Click here to view profile Lucinda Edna Ausburn May 9th 1834 - December 31st 1923 Lucinda Edna Ausburn was married to Wilborn Mickel Caudell on April 28th 1859 by James Brown in Banks County. They had eight children. His parents were John Caudell and Jane "June" Brown. She received a widows pension after her husband died in a wagon accident. She lived with her daughter Missouri in 1900, and lived with her daughter Emma in 1910 till her death in 1923. Fa ther : John Ausburn Mother : Jane Brown ____________________ Husband : Wilborn Mickel Caudell Children : Basheby, Missouri, John, James, Mary , Stephen, Cordelia, Emma Lucinda's grandfather, James Brown, was the first preacher of the Old Damascus Church. All Census Records