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Click here to view profile Robert Lee Meeler September 13th 1923 – June 19th 2018 Robert Lee Meeler was born September 13, 1923 in Banks County, GA. He was the third child of Etta Davis Meeler and James Meeler. His father passed away when he was five years old so his early years were spent working on the farm. He was drafted into the army in 1943 and remained there until 1975. He married Ina Wiley in 1947. They had two children, Carol and David. He married Teresa Sternes in 1971. Robert Meeler passed away on June 19th, 2018 and is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia. Father : James Meeler Mother : Etta Davis ______________________ Brother: Charlie Meeler Sisters : Odell Meeler , Elsie Meeler Half Brother : John Henry Deaton , Jake Deaton , Harve Deaton ______________________ First Wife : Catherine Ina Wiley Children : Carole Elaine Meeler, David Meeler Top Row (L to R): Charlie Meeler, Robert Meeler Bottom Row (L to R): Etta Meeler, Elsie Meeler, Odell Meeler Top (L to R): Harve, John Henry Middle (L to R): Etta, Elsie, Odell Bottom (L to R): Robert, Charlie L to R: Harve Deaton, Bertie Mae Ausburn , Odell Meeler, Robert Meeler, Charlie Meeler L to R: Verner Looney, Edwin Looney, Lee Looney, Reggie Wade, Robert Meeler, Carole Meeler, Odell Meeler, E.C. Gerrell, Ina Wiley L to R: Odell and Robert Meeler Robert Meeler and Carrie Deaton Robert Meeler and wife Ina L to R: Earl Deaton, Ernest Lee Deaton, Robert Meeler, Daniel Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton L to R: Harve Deaton, Dauphine Deaton, Robert Meeler L to R: Elsie, Odell, Etta, Robert L to R: Robert and Etta Meele

Click here to view profile Rosa Agnes Hill September 17th 1884 – August 16th 1933 Rosa Agnes Hill Into the Life Rosa Agnes Hill was born on September 17th, 1884 to Andrew Jackson Hill and Hortense "Sarah" Carpenter in Aquadale, North Carolina. She married Josephus "Ceph" Eury on December 28th, 1905 at the age of 21. She had 12 children with Josephus; however, their second daughter, Nannie, passed away at the age of 2. All their children include: Leonard James Eury (born 1907, died 1985), Lester Carl Eury (born 1908, died 1980), Mary Velma Eury (born 1910, died 1974), Nannie Lou Eury (born 1911, died 1914), Hugh Kennie Eury (born 1913, died 1969), Lela Tance Eury (born 1914, died 2008), Paul Revere Eury (born 1916, died 1990), Willie Ray Eury (born 1917, died 1960), Joseph Sanford Eury Jr. (born 1922, died 1976), Edward L. Eury (born 1923, died 1943), Lawson Campbell Eury (born 1924, died 1973), and Craig Allen Eury (born 1927, died 1976). Rosa died at 48 years old of ovarian cancer. She was buried at Cottonville Baptist Church with her husband. Father: Andrew Jackson Hill Mother : Sarah Carpenter Brothers: William "Willie" Allen Hill, James Henry Hill ________________ _______ Husband : Josephus Eury Children : Leonard James Eury , Lester Carl Eury , Mary Velma Eury , Nannie Lou Eury (died at age 2), Hugh Kennie Eury , Lela Tance Eury , Paul Revere Eury , Willie Ray Eury , Joseph Sanford Eury Jr , Edward Eury , Lawson Campbell Eury , Craig Allen Eury Rosa and Josephus' headstone at Cottonville Baptist Church 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 Martha Patsy Cantwell November 17th 1800 – around 1870 Martha Cantwell was born on November 17th 1800. She was the daughter of John & Jane (Barnett) Cantwell. She married Lanceford Cantrell, about 1817, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Fa ther: John Cantwell Mother : Jane Barnett _________________________ Husband: Lanceford Cantrell

Click here to view profile Annie Starkey July 14th 1839 – October 20th 1913 An article in the files of the Polk County Historical Society Library, written by former county historian J. D. Clemmer, says Kit Lowery shot and killed Annie's father, John Starkey after an all day shooting match held on the north side of the Hiwassee River at the mouth of Spring Creek. " . . . after the day's match, they started home. Starkey and another one of the boys crossed the river first in the bateau. When they landed, Starkey yelled back across the river that he was not going to let Lowery across, to which Lowery declared he would shoot Starkey if he didn't come back for him" - and he did. John, Milly, and the children (Anna, Elizabeth, Malinda, Thaney and Mahaley E.) are listed as Duggans in the 1850 Polk Census, and then they all go by Starkeys from 1860 on. Why he goes by two different surnames is not clear. It says he was born in North Carolina. John's widow, Milly Clayton, daughter of Elijah Clayton and Betsy Webb Roach, appears in the 1860 census of Polk County, Tennessee with children Ann, Betsy, Mary, Thanie, Mahaly, James, Robert, and Florence. Names in the 1870 are Elizabeth, Malinda, Emeline, James, Robert, and Florence, so the middle name of the girls may be used here. Since the last child was born about 1855, we can conjecture that John was killed 1856-'58. There is no record that we know of as to where John is buried, but considering the difficulty in crossing the Hiwassee River in a boat with a casket, family, and mourners, it is assumed he is interred in the closest cemetery to where he lived, which would be the Hiwassee Union Cemetery, later called the Reliance Community, accessed without crossing the river. That burial ground is known to have at least 150 or more graves either marked with fieldstones and no names, or no markers at all. If other information becomes available we will gladly move the memorial, but feel it important that he at least has one. Note: The article says that Kit Lowery left that night and was never heard from again. The only Lowery who lived in that neighborhood appears to be a fisherman, Christopher and Matilda Lowery from Jefferson Co., GA who are in the Polk 1840-1850 census. Whether him or related is not known, but it did say he lived on the south bank of the Hiwassee on what was later called Hiwassee Beach, and there are remains of an old rock house right there on Lowry Branch. Annie passed away due to known reasons in 1913 and is buried in Lone Oak Cemetery in Robbinsville, North Carolina beside his wife, John, and son, James Thomas Davis . Fa ther: John Duggan-Starkey Mother : Millie Clayton ____________________ Husband: John Robert Davis Annie Starkey was born on July 14th 1839 to father John Starkey and mother Millie Clayton. Around 1863, she married John Davis and had many children together. Headstone of Annie Starkey Davis

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