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Click here to view profile Andrew Jackson Hill October 21st 1853 – June 4th 1935 Into the Life Andrew "Andy" Jackson Hill was born to Allen and Louisa Hill in Union County, North Carolina. Andrew grew up in Union County till at least 15 years old (via 1870 census) and then on July 16th, 1976, he married Sarah Carpenter in Stanly County. He was 21 years old at the time and his wife was 29 years old. They had 3 children together: William Allen Hill (born 1877), James Henry Hill (born 1879), Rosa Agnes Hill (born 1884). His wife 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). Andrew remarried on August 20th, 1895 to Margaret Harward and had three more children: Bessie Mae Hill, David F. Hill, and Charlie B. Hill. On June 4th 1935, Andrew Jackson Hill was caught in barbed wire in a creek near his son's home in Cottonville. He drowned and was not found till days later by two small boys. He is buried at Cottonville Baptist Church in Stanly County, North Carolina. Death Certificate Father: Allen Hill Mother : Louisa Hill Sisters: Mary Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Martha Rose Hill ________________ _______ 1st Wife : Sarah Carpenter Children : William "Willie" Allen Hill, James Henry Hill, Rosa Agnes Hill 2nd Wife : Margaret Harward Children : Bessie Mae Hill, David F. Hill, Charlie B. Hill 5 Jun 1935- Greensboro Daily News

Click here to view profile Josephus Sanford Eury August 3rd 1884 – August 12th 1948 Josephus and his son Edward at the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC Into the Life Josephus Sanford Eury, nicknamed "Ceph" or "J.S. Eury" was born August 3rd, 1884 to James M. Eury and Sarah Honeycutt in Stanly County, North Carolina. He married Rosa Agnes Hill on December 28th, 1905 at the age of 21. He had 12 children with Rosa; however, their second daughter, Nannie, passed away at the age of 2 in 1914. 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). Josephus's wife, Rosa, died at 48 years old of ovarian cancer in 1933. After the death of his wife, Rosa, in 1933, Josephus Sanford Eury made the decision to place his son, Edward Eury, who was born with disabilities, in the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston, North Carolina. Josephus must have believed this was the best option for Edward's care and well-being. The drive from Norwood to Kinston, which is approximately 180 miles, reflects the significant distance Josephus would have traveled to ensure his son received the care he needed. Josephus' grandson, Tom Luther, told me a time when Josephus Eury took matters into his own hands to protect his daughter, Lela Eury. Upon learning that her husband, Matthew Ransom Luther Sr., had been abusive, Josephus confronted him and shot him in the hand with his gun. Josephus got remarried to a woman named "Odessa Taylor", however, not much is known of her. The Eury children seemed to not be very fond of her. Josephus had diabetes and in 1948, Josephus passed away from a pulmonary embolism after stepping on glass left in the bathroom by his wife Odessa. Due to diabetes, the wound healed slowly, leading to infection and reduced mobility. This likely caused a blood clot, which traveled to the lungs, resulting in a fatal embolism. Father: James M. Eury Mother : Sarah Honeycutt ________________ _______ Wife: Rosa Agnes Hill 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 2nd Wife: Odessa Taylor The Albemarle Press Thu, Feb 18, 1926 · Page 8 Death Certificate

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 Leonard James Eury 7 July 1907 – 12 March 1985 Into the Life Leonard James Eury was born on July 7th, 1907, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the eldest child of Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. Leonard registered for the military draft in 1943 while living in Atco, Bartow County, Georgia. Leonard was not drafted to active duty, as he was too old at the time. Throughout his life, Leonard moved between North Carolina and Georgia, eventually residing in Rockingham, North Carolina, by June 21, 1960. Leonard married Bertha Fay Howard, whom he had several children with. Leonard passed away on March 12, 1985, at the age of 77. He was laid to rest in North Carolina at Cottonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood. Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Edward , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ L to R: Leonard and brother Joseph Jr at his grocery store. Leonard's welding operators identification Hugh Eury's Funeral (Leonard's brother) Top Row: Joseph Jr. Middle Row (L to R): Lawson and Craig Bottom Row (L to R): Paul, Lester, Leonard Obituary Death Certificate

Click here to view profile James W. Meeler January 8th 1858 – June 1928 Fa ther: Matthew Meeler Mother: Arletta Smith _______________________ Wife : Etta Icie Davis Children : Charlie Meeler , Odell Meeler , Robert Lee Meeler , Elsie Lucille Meeler _______________________ James W. Meeler was born on January 8th, 1958. On August 22nd, 1910 he married Etta Icie Davis. Rev. Robert Freeman Rice performed the ceremony. James Meeler was thirty years older than Etta; however, she brought three other children from her previous marriage to John Starlin Deaton: John Henry Deaton, Jake Leander Deaton, and Harve Wesley Deaton. He was a sharecropper and farmed on other peoples land. Etta and James Meeler had five children, Charlie, in 1912. Odell in 1916, Annie Mae in 1920, Robert in 1923, and Elsie in 1927. Their two year old daughter, Annie Mae, passed away in 1922 due to pneumonia. James Meeler was said to have been very mean to Etta's Deaton children. John Henry, Jake and Harve frequently huddled up outside the house in the chimney corner to stay warm. Etta would secretly slip them in through the window at night after Meeler had went to sleep. During the day they stayed in the barn and Etta had to slip them bread out of the house in her apron in order to feed them. Things continued to get worse and Etta had to start begging the neighbors to raise the older children. James Meeler had cancer that had started to rot his eye out. During the night, he used a net to cover his face to keep the bugs off it. James Meeler died in 1928. When news got to his step son, Jake Deaton, he told them to throw him in a red gulley and he kept on plowing the fields. He is said to be buried at Lamar Christian Church Cemetery where he and his son, Charlie, went to church. Carrie Deaton talks about James Meeler

Explore the life of Isaac Deaton, his family, and legacy. Discover Isaac Deaton's story through photos and family ties. Isaac Abraham Deaton July 10th 1897 – April 9th 1988 Isaac Abraham Deaton, known as Ike, was born July 8, 1897. He was the third son of Leuticia Carver and John Starlin Deaton. After his father was killed he chose not to go with his half-sister, Etta Davis Deaton, to Georgia. So he lived with Dr. Leonard at first and later with several other families in Telico Plains, TN growing up. When he was nineteen years old there were no jobs to be found. He said he was hungry and saw a sign that read, "THE MARINES ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN". He went in, joined and stayed thirty-four months. He spoke Spanish fluently, even though he only finished the second grade. All of the Deaton men had very little formal education but had excellent minds. He married Phebie Ellis on August 24, 1922. Phebie was born June 29, 1905. Her parents were John Ellis and Cordelia Kilby Ellis. Ike and Phebie had thirteen children but four of them died as infants. When Rueben Deaton's wife died, Ike went to Cherokee and got his brother's son, Johnnie, and brought him home to live with the family. Johnnie stayed with them until he married. Ike spent most of his life working in logging camps. He owned a farm in Madisonville, TN. His wife, children, and hired hands worked the farm. He had a small house on the farm and usually there was a family living in it that helped with the work. (Lucille Deaton Roberts, Robert Lee Deaton's daughter, has fond memories of living in that house for about four years when she was very young. She enjoyed the time spent with Uncle Ike's children.) He would be gone for long periods of time working at the logging camp. His specific duty was keeping the saws sharpened. The story goes that often the younger children would forget who he was during the absences. Murlon, one of the younger children, was outside playing when Ike returned home one day from the logging camp. He asked the child if he could speak to his mother. He immediately ran inside and told his mother some old man outside wanted to speak with her. He was a hard-working man who loved his family. The Deaton's were notorious for making and drinking whiskey. Yet here was a man that only had whiskey touch his lips one time which was enough for him. Isaac during his time in the Military Fa ther : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leuticia Carver Brothers: Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ Wife : Phebie Ellis Children : Edia, James Jurlon, Inis, Clarence Murlon, Arthur Starlon, Inez, Farley, Robert Earl, Lavonda Isaac and his wife Phebie Front row (L to R): Farley, Murlon, Edia Second row (L to R): Phebie, Starlon, Ike, Inez Back (L to R): Inis, Jurlon Isaac's wife, Phebie, died September 23, 1980 and Ike died April 9, 1988. They are buried at Big Creek Cemetery in Monroe County, TN. Marie McDonald, his granddaughter, said he was a very stately man, and reminded her of Abraham Lincoln. She remembers her grandmother as being a very kind person and the best fisherman in the world. Christine Pressley remembers as the oldest grandchild, she played with her aunts and uncles. The house was always full of neighborhood children. She remembers that her grandmother always swept and mopped the kitchen every morning after breakfast. Karen Palmer has fond memories of visiting on the farm with her grandparents in Lenoir City, TN. She would help her grandfather mend the fences and plant tobacco. She remembers helping her grandmother taking care of the chickens and storing canned items in the cellar. Since they lived in Army housing it was a huge treat to go to the farm to visit. Every Photo I have seen of Isaac Deaton

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 Jacob Leander Deaton March 8th 1904 – April 23rd 1942 Jacob Leander Deaton was the second son of John Starlin Deaton and Etta Icie Davis Deaton. He was born March 8, 1904 in Graham County, NC. After John Starlin Deaton was killed Etta Deaton and her family lived with James and Martha Ann Wheeler in Towns County, GA for a few years. Etta Deaton married James Meeler and there were hard times. Etta’s children from the Deaton family were sent out to work for other families. Jacob stayed with Ulysses and Rhilla Martin where he worked in the cotton gin. John Deaton, Jacob’s brother, also stayed with this family. He farmed most of his life in Banks and Franklin Counties. He also worked on the WPA and cut cross ties in the winter for the railroad. He married Bertha Cornelia Smith on August 24, 1924. Bertha Smith was born on September 26, 1907 in Hart County, GA. Her parents were Earl and Millie Mae Saylors Smith. They had six children: Carrie Mae, Earl Starlin, Eddie Daniel, Ophelia Henrietta, Thomas Emory, and Ernest Lee Deaton. When he was going to the hospital with pneumonia he told Carrie, “Sis, you are the oldest. Take care of the little ones”. He was not to come home again for he died of kidney failure on April 24, 1942. He is buried in Fairfield Cemetery in Demorest, GA. Carrie took this challenge seriously. She went to Belmont, NC to stay with her Grandmother Smith. She lied about her age and got a job in the cotton mill. She sent her mother every penny that she did not need to live on. Fa ther : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Etta Icie Davis Brothers : Harve Wesley Deaton , John Henry Deaton Half Brothers : Reuben Deaton , David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton , Charlie Meeler , Robert Lee Meeler Half Sisters : Odell Meeler , Elsie Meeler ____________________ Wife : Bertha Cornelia Smith Children: Carrie Deaton, Earl Deaton, Eddie Daniel Deaton, Ophelia Deaton, Thomas Emory Deaton, Ernest Lee Deaton Jacob "Jake" Deaton L to R: Jake, Carrie, Bertha Jake and wife Bertha Jake is on the far left L to R: Earl Deaton, Ernest Lee Deaton, Robert Meeler, Daniel Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton Later in Life Jake was six feet seven inches tall. He was a hard working man who taught his children to work hard. On Sundays he liked to play with the children. He made toys for the children using tall round trees to saw wheels and using hot iron rods to burn holes in the wheels. With these wheels he made wagons, wheelbarrows and cars. The family was very happy. He liked to rabbit hunt and fish. He loved his family. On his birthday his wife always made him a huge chicken pie. All of his family would come by to see him that day. When any of his brothers visited the children would gather around to hear all the jokes, hunting tales, and laughter. Jake holding niece, Ruth Deaton L to R: Eddie Daniel, Thomas Emory, Earl, Jake, Bertha, Ernest, Ophelia, Carrie Jake Deaton Carrie Deaton's Recollections of her Father Death One day when plowing the fields, Jake hit a rock and the plow came back and hit him in the chest. As a result of this, he had to go to the hospital with pneumonia and he told his daughter, Carrie, “Sis, you are the oldest. Take care of the little ones”. He was not to come home again for he died on April 24, 1942. He is buried in Fairfield Cemetery in Demorest, GA. Carrie took this challenge seriously. She went to Belmont, NC to stay with her Grandmother Smith. She lied about her age and got a job in the cotton mill. She sent her mother every penny that she did not need to live on. Location of where Jake Deaton was plowing that caused his death. Coordinates: 34.60791° N, 83.63753° W Homes Jake Deaton's Baldwin home in the 1930s. Coordinates: 34.42173° N, 83.46785° W Jake Deaton's house was in location of white car pictured. Oak tree was still there and Jake once killed a hen in the same oak tree pictured on the right and ate it for dinner. Jake Deaton's Baldwin home in the 1940s. Coordinates: 34.60791° N, 83.63753° W Jake Deaton's house was in location of red circle. This was his last home and the land in which he died. Every Photo I have seen of Jake Deaton All Census Records

Explore the life of James Phillip Eury through family stories, marriages, and cherished memories. Discover James Phillip Eury's legacy today. James Phillip Eury October 5th 1936 – November 17th 1975 James Phillip Eury was born in 1936 in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Hugh Eury and Annie Livingston. He had three brothers: an older brother, Alvin Eury (born in 1934), a younger brother, Carvin Eury (born in 1939), and a half-brother, Malcolm Tucker, (born in 1933) who was conceived before Hugh and Annie were married. Among family and friends, James was affectionately known as "Brother," a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life. Father: Hugh Kennie Eury Mother : Annie Rachel Livingston Brothers: Alvin Eury , Carvin Eury ________________ _______ 1st Wife : Dorothy Newell Children : Cynthia Eury, Sheila Eury 2nd Wife : Martha Ann Deaton Children : Angela Eury The Eury Family in early 1940s. Top Row (L to R): James and Alvin Eury Middle Row (L to R): Hugh and Annie Eury Bottom Row: Carvin Eury L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James L to R: Alvin Eury, Hugh Eury, James Eury L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins James is on the far left L to R: James and brother Alvin L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins L to R: James and brother Alvin with their cousins L to R: Alvin, Carvin, James James This is what the classrooms looked like when James attended Hartsell School. This picture was taken Dec. 22nd, 1948, in one of the science classrooms of Hartsell School Hartsell School James attended Hartsell School in Concord, NC. The school is no longer operating but its former site now houses the Hartsell Recreation Center. Located at 60 Hartsell School Road in Concord. James and his family were living on Swink Street, which was just a short walk away from the school so it was quite convenient for James and his brothers to get to school. His parents ran a small grocery store which was directly beside their home on Swink Street. James is in the middle with his brothers and cousins standing in front of Hartsell School James Phillip Eury's School Pictures L to R: Alvin, Hugh, Carvin, Annie, James First Marriage When James was in school, he met a girl named Dorothy Newell. Their young love led him to leave school to marry her, and together they had two children: Cynthia Dianne Eury born March 16th, 1954 and Shelia Ann Eury born February 14th, 1956. However, their marriage ultimatley ended in divorce. Carvin's Death In 1958, James and his family received devastating news that James' brother, Carvin, had passed away in an automobile accident while overseas in Germany serving in the military at the age of 19. Carvin in his military uniform Obituary, December 18th 1958, Charlotte Observer, Page 12 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 2nd Marriage James built a career as a skilled repairman, working for Sears and Roebuck. One day, a service call took him to the Deaton family farm in Concord, where Martha Ann Deaton needed help fixing her sewing machine. Martha, a single mother, lived with her father, Harve. After quickly repairing the machine, James took a chance and asked Martha if she’d like to go out sometime. She agreed. On the evening of their first date, Martha’s young son, Daryll, unexpectedly fell ill and threw up all over the living room rug. She was ready to cancel, but her father, Harve, reassured her: "Sis, I'll look after the boy—go out and have fun.", James and Martha married on December 27, 1968, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. A few months after the wedding, James' father, Hugh Eury, died of a heart attack at his home. Wedding Photos L to R: Susan Deaton, Karen Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Wayne Deaton L to R: Lois Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Roger Eury, Alvin Eury L to R: Annie Eury, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury, Hugh Eury L to R: Cynthia Eury, Daryll Duncan, Martha Ann Deaton, Shelia Eury, James Eury Martha Ann Deaton and James Eury L to R: Wayne Deaton, Harve Deaton, Daryll Duncan, Martha Ann Deaton, James Eury L to R: Nora Biggers, Martha, Daryll, James, Angela L to R: James, Martha, Angela, Daryll L to R: Martha and James James at his grandmother's (Fannie Mae Livingston) 82nd birthday Later Years James purchased land with plans to build a home, and he and Harve had already begun clearing it. However, when Martha became pregnant, they decided to buy a house instead, settling at 129 Autumn Lane in Harrisburg, North Carolina. On August 13, 1970, they welcomed their daughter, Angela Renee Eury. Wanting to give more children a loving home, James and Martha also took in a foster child, Nora Biggers. James had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping in his camper whenever he could. He would go on deep sea fishing trips once a year with his friends. James and daughter Angela James and daughter Angela James and his family L to R: Martha, Angela, James James and daughter Angela L to R: James with daughter, Shelia, in Georgia James and Martha at Valley Courts Motel in Tryon, NC L to R: Fred Gibson and sons, with James in Georgia L to R: James, Martha, Etta Meeler , Daryll, and Harve in Georgia James and daughter Angela James and Martha Cynthia's Wedding James and daughter Angela L to R: Martha, Angela, Daryll, James, Cynthia, Shelia Death James Phillip Eury's Death Certificate James in his Garden Funeral Tribute In 1975, he began feeling unwell. After seeking medical attention, doctors decided to perform exploratory surgery. Tragically, complications arose, and James fell into a coma. He never regained consciousness, passing away on November 17, 1975, from hepatic failure. Though his life was cut short, James Eury left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to family. L to R: Nora Biggers, Martha, Angela, James The only known existing video footage of James Phillip Eury

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 Ann Deaton July 5th 1941- November 13th 2020 Martha Ann at three and a half months old Martha Ann Deaton with her aunt Lucille Jackson Top Row (L to R): Maud Ausburn, Claude Jackson, Lucille Jackson Bottom Row: Harve holding Martha Ann Claude Jackson and Martha Ann Deaton Martha Ann Deaton and father, Harve Growing Up in Banks Martha Ann Deaton was born in Banks County, Georgia on July 5th, 1941 to Harve and Bertie Mae Deaton. Growing up in the 1940s, nestled in the quiet landscapes of rural Georgia, my grandmother came of age in a world quite different from today's modern comforts. She fondly recounted stories of her upbringing in a simple wooden-built home. Her everyday life also bore witness to challenges that are now distant memories. The absence of indoor plumbing meant that a trip to the outhouse was a regular excursion. Toilet paper was a luxury not readily available in their wooden-built home, leading to an ingeniously simple alternative: newspaper. When Martha was twenty months old, her newborn brother passed away the day he was born. Kenneth Wesley Deaton arrived too early and wasn't strong enough to make it. He died on March 13th, 1943 and is buried at Damascus Cemetery. She attended Grady Elementary School from 1947 to 1950, located in Homer, Georgia. The school is no longer standing. She also regularly attended Damascus Baptist Church with her family. At some point in the early 1940's, the family decided to move to a new house a little closer to the church. This house was the only one that Martha Ann said she remembered in Georgia. In 1946, Martha's younger brother was born, Wayne Harry Deaton. Martha Ann's childhood home in Banks County, Georgia L to R: Martha Ann, Maud Ausburn, and Wayne Martha Ann with her dog L to R: Harve, Martha Ann, Bertie Mae Martha Ann in the early 1940s L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Fred Gibson, Wayne Deaton Martha Ann Deaton (left) and friend L to R: Martha Ann, Harve, Wayne Father : Harve Wesley Deaton Mother : Bertie Mae Ausburn Brother : Wayne Harry Deaton ________________ _______ 1st Husband : Stephen Duncan Children : Daryll Duncan 2nd Husband : James Phillip Eury Children : Angela Eury 3rd Husband : George Nural Sheppard Martha Ann and father Harve Deaton Martha Ann Deaton feeding her little brother Wayne Bertie Mae holding Martha Ann in 1941 Martha Ann Deaton and cousin, Earl Deaton Martha Ann Deaton (right) and friend Meeting Molly Runningwolf Martha's uncle Reuben died in 1932 after getting hit in the head. It was speculated that the son of Molly Runningwolf was the one who did it; however, Molly Runningwolf took the blame and served 21 months in prison for it. In 1947, Martha's father went to Big Cove in Cherokee to find out who really killed his brother. Molly Runningwolf had thought he had come to kill her. In reality, he just wanted the truth. Molly begged him to believe her, explaining that it was not her or her son, but that it was a member of the Swayney family that did it. The meeting ended cordially. Harve brought along his wife Bertie Mae, his children: Fred, Martha Ann, Wayne, and his wife's half brother, Boyd Jackson. In the interview below, there is a audio recording mentioning the killing of uncle Rube. Click here to listen to Molly Runningwolf interview L to R: Bertie holding Wayne and Molly Runningwolf with her arms on Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Martha Ann, Boyd Jackson, Fred Gibson Recollections of Grady School written by Martha Ann Deaton "I loved Miss Margie Caudell. She taught me in the first grade. She was our neighbor and gave me a little feist dog when I was born. Her name was Penny and I had her until I was eleven years old. When the Damascus road flooded near the old covered bridge, Monroe Boling would bring "Miss Grace" on the tractor through the water and meet us on the other side. Then Dad and I would take her to school with us. In the middle of the classrooms stood wood heaters. One of the older boys that lived near the school always started a fire in both rooms. No one used the upstairs then. Miss Winnie taught grades 1, 2, and 3, and "Miss Grace" taught grades 4, 5, 6, and 7. Parents would bring veggies to school and Miss Winnie would cook them on the old wood heater. We brought a bowl and spoon from home so we had something hot to go with our bagged lunch. The big boys took turns drawing a cool fresh bucket of water." Martha Ann Deaton Grady School Picture Martha Ann Deaton with her aunt Lucille Jackson Grady School building in 2003 Mrs. Grace Boling Mrs. Winnie Brown Kessee Martha Ann Deaton with her grandaunt Maud Ausburn L to R: Lucille Jackson, Martha Ann Deaton, Geraldine Watson L to R: Martha Ann, Wayne, and Bobbie Jean Lewallen Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Harve, Wayne, Martha Ann, Bertie Mae L to R: Martha Ann, Bertie Mae, Wayne Martha Ann with her dogs (holding Penny) L to R: Lucille, Bobbie Jean, Bertie Mae, Harve, Martha Ann Jack Peyton In August of 2023, a seemingly routine decision led to a profound discovery that would reshape the understanding of one family's history. It all began when my mother decided to take a DNA test through Ancestry.com. Little did we know that the results of this test would unravel a hidden chapter in our family's past. As the test results arrived, we were met with a shock that left us bewildered. Contrary to our expectations, the DNA analysis revealed that we did not share any DNA connection with the "Deaton" family, despite our longstanding belief that we were firmly rooted in this ancestral line. Even more bewildering was the fact that we shared 0% DNA with many of my grandmother Martha Ann Deaton's first cousins, individuals who were assumed to be close relatives. We were at a loss for what to make of this unexpected turn of events. However, as we delved deeper into the test results, another name emerged as a prominent clue. We noticed a significant number of first cousin matches with individuals bearing the surname "Peyton." The name struck a chord for my mom and I because we have a photograph from 1941 depicting a man named Jack Peyton holding a baby Martha Ann. The photo I have of Jack Peyton holding Martha Ann Deaton (Writing on the back by Bertie Mae Ausburn) With newfound determination, we embarked on a quest to uncover the truth behind the connection between the Deaton and Peyton families. Our journey led us to uncover a crucial piece of evidence in the form of Jack Peyton's World War II registration card. It revealed that Jack Peyton had been the farmhand for Harve Deaton, Martha Ann's father, back in 1940. The card listed Bertie Mae Deaton, Martha Ann's mother, as someone who would always know Jack Peyton's address. With this newfound information in hand, our quest led us to the last living link in the chain, Jack Peyton's only son, Ronald Peyton. At the age of 77, Ronald was surprised to receive our call, as he had always known about the existence of a half-sister living in North Carolina. However, he had never known her name or her identity. Our call offered him the long-awaited answers he had sought for many years. To confirm the connection, we convinced Ronald Peyton to take a DNA test. The results of the test confirmed our suspicions, as it revealed that he shared 9% DNA (634 centimorgans) with my mother, which is consistent with the genetic relationship of a half-uncle. It became increasingly clear that Jack Peyton was likely the biological father of Martha Ann Deaton. The revelation of this hidden family secret left us with a profound sense of empathy for Martha Ann and Harve Deaton, who possibly lived their entire lives without ever discovering the truth. The circumstances of how Bertie Mae Deaton became pregnant by Jack Peyton remain unknown, buried in the annals of time, and lost to history. Jack Peyton is on the far right. Also shown are friends Hoyt Moss and Carl Maney Jack Peyton WW2 picture; where he earned a purple heart The Move to Cramerton The family eventually decided to move to Cramerton, North Carolina on March 10th, 1950. Martha's father, Harve, had already been working in the mill there because farming was not productive enough to support the family. While working in the mill, he was living with his friend, Garnett Smith. He was eventually offered a job to be the caretaker for the Cramer farm and a house came with the job; therefore, Bertie and the children made the full time move to Cramerton. Martha was almost 9 years old and this was the first house she had lived in with a bathroom, running water, and electricity. Harve was working directly for Rebecca Cramer, Stewart Cramer's third wife. Stewart Cramer was the founder of Cramerton and lived in the famous Maymont Mansion on the top of Cramer mountain. Harve took care of Rebecca's land, surrounding the mansion. In the mornings, he would give a daily report to Mrs. Cramer, often when she was sitting on the toilet. Martha Ann and Wayne loved to go up to the mansion and visit. Every easter, Mrs. Cramer would make them Easter baskets and in return they would take Mrs. Cramer's brother, Mr. Tinkham, a dyed easter egg. Before Rebecca passed in 1957, she told Martha Ann she could have any piece of furniture from the mansion that she wanted. She picked a dining room chair, which is still in good condition today. Martha Ann in her Cramerton Yard Martha and cousin at the New Cramerton Home L to R: Wayne and Martha Ann at the Maymont Mansion Pool L to R: Martha Ann, Boyd Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Wayne Deaton L to R: Martha Ann, Harve, Wayne, Bertie Mae L to R: Wayne, Harve, Martha Ann Martha Ann Deaton Wayne Deaton Cramerton Presbyterian Church Camp in 1950 L to R: Wayne Deaton and Martha Ann Deaton Martha Ann on back porch steps L to R: Betty Louise Smith and friend Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Wayne Deaton, Ronald Jackson, Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Martha Ann Deaton and Betty Louise Smith L to R: Betty Louise Smith, David Smith, Martha Ann Deaton L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, John Henry Deaton (uncle), Wayne Deaton Cramerton High School 8th Grade Cramerton High School 9th Grade Family Struggles and Engagement Even though the quality of life had improved, life was still difficult for her and the family. On Christmas Eve of 1953, while attending a church dinner at Friendship Baptist Church in Belmont, the family got red measles (also known as rubeola). Everyone had gotten better except for mother, Bertie Mae. Her measles turned into spinal meningitis. She laid in the hospital and went into a coma for 42 days. When she awoke, she was never quite right again and suffered physically and mentally. This caused a lot of tension between Bertie Mae and her daughter, Martha Ann. She would frequently tell her daughter that she is her father's child and Wayne was hers. On January 16th 1957, the Charlotte Observer announced that Martha Ann and Tommy J Cabe were engaged. This is something she never told anyone so it was a shock to find this in the newspaper. I spoke to Tommy in August of 2023, he told me that they neutrally decided to break off the wedding due to them being too young at the time. There was a point where Martha had enough of Bertie being so mean to her. While Martha was ironing, Bertie had made a very rude remark to her. She had enough of it and told Bertie Mae off. This caused Bertie Mae to get a kitchen knife in attempt to attack her daughter. Martha said that she was so skinny and weak at that point due to her sickness, that she was able to simply take the knife away. Things did not get better for Bertie Mae; there were two instances where she had attempted suicide by drowning herself in the lake and Harve jumped in to pull her out. Harve had her committed to Broughton Mental Hospital on May 3rd 1954 and she was discharged on June 30th 1955. 1957 was a difficult year for the Deaton family. The tension between Martha Ann and her mother had heightened. Martha Ann, seeking solace, would frequently leave the house at night, reportedly visiting acquaintances from Baltimore Village, an African-American community in Cramerton. When I visited Baltimore Village on December 6th, 2023, locals who had resided there in 1957 instantly recalled Martha Ann's presence. On Sunday, June 16th 1957 at 9:15 pm, Martha's mother, Bertie Mae Deaton, got a .32 pistol and shot herself in the right temple outside of their garage. Martha was 15 years old at the time. Martha's brother Wayne saw Bertie Mae take the gun outside and she told him "Do your mother one last favor and go back inside the house.” Wayne rushed in and told Martha Ann and she replied "She isn't going to do it.” According to Roy Gibson (Fred Gibson's younger brother), a few weeks prior to her death, Bertie Mae wrote a letter and gave it to her half brother, Boyd Jackson. The letter read, "Make sure Blackie takes care of my flowers.” An African-American man whose father worked for Carothers Funeral Home, was supposed to be cleaning the hearse but instead took it out for a joy ride. This man and his four friends offered Martha Ann and her friend a ride. There was a routine traffic check but the man driving did not stop. This led to a high speed car chase with Martha Ann and her friend in the car. They ended up getting into a wreck. Martha Ann was 16 years old at the time while her friend was 15; therefore, Martha Ann was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was then sent off to training school. The town of Cramerton assumed that Martha and her friend were dating those black men. The local Ku Klux Klan heard about this and burned a cross in the Deaton's yard. Libby Gunter (Cramerton Local), vividly recalls that day. She told me that her dad was good friends with Martha's father, Harve Deaton, and when her father heard the news, he went to show him support; however, upon arrival in his truck with his daughter Libby, the KKK threatened to kill them if they didn't leave. Libby said it was the biggest cross she had ever seen and that the it was a very frightening moment. According to the recollections of several 2023 residents of Baltimore Village, Martha Ann had accused the men of rape, leading to their imprisonment. The men they mentioned to me were: Clifford Hill, Bobby Shanks, and AC Anderson Sensitive Content Martha Ann standing in the front yard of the Deaton household in Cramerton Martha Ann on the front steps of the Deaton household in Cramerton L to R: Martha Ann and Wayne Deaton Martha and Wayne at Kings Mountain U.S. Monument Charlotte Observer- January 16th 1957 L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Odell Meeler, Elsie Meeler Martha Ann Deaton (Left) and her friend Betty Louise Smith (Right) L to R: Wayne, Bertie Mae, Martha Ann Deaton Page 1 of The Gastonia Gazette December 7th 1957 Cramerton High School Transcript L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, JoNell Deaton, Carrie Deaton, Ruth Deaton, Johnnie Deaton Bertie's Death Cramerton High School 10th Grade Martha Ann Deaton as High School Secretary St. Euphrasia School for Girls In 2024, it was discovered that the whereabouts of Martha Ann Deaton between 1958 and 1960 remained a mystery. There were no photographs, yearbook entries, or any evidence that she had been living in Cramerton with her father and brother during that time. Though she appeared in both the freshman and sophomore yearbooks of Cramerton High School, she was noticeably absent from the junior and senior editions. When family members were asked about this missing period in her life, they only recalled that she had been “gone,” but no one knew where. However, former classmates recalled hearing that she had been sent to a training school after what they vaguely referred to as “the scandal” involving the incident with the African American men. The first concrete clue emerged in 2024 when a request for her high school transcript revealed that Martha Ann had been transferred to a training school in 1957. This discovery led to further investigation, but official records provided no additional details. The breakthrough came when a family member uncovered an old photograph of a sign reading “St. Euphrasia Training School”—accompanied by a picture of Martha Ann from that same time period. St. Euphrasia’s Training School for Girls was founded in 1947 by sisters from the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd near Batesburg, South Carolina. While no official documentation has been found confirming her enrollment, the photographic evidence strongly suggests that this is where she was sent. It remains unknown whether her placement at St. Euphrasia Training School was court-ordered or arranged by her father. Picture found attached to St. Euphrasia School photo shown above Tragedy in 1960 Tragedy continued to loom. On February 13th, 1960, a man by the name of John Robert Kendrick was attempting to break into the screen door of the Cramerton home of Harve, Wayne, and Martha Ann Deaton. At about 1:30 am, Martha Ann alerted her father that she heard a noise outside. Harve quickly got his .32 pistol and shot John Robert Kendrick in the head. Kendrick fell on the steps, the police were called and he was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte, where he was pronounced dead. Kendrick lived at 553 Baltimore Street with his mother, Sallie, and step-father, Jessie Williams. Prior to this incident, John Robert Kendrick was sentenced to state prison on October 1953 for two counts of burglary. He was then transferred to Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina in April 1956 until being released. Harve was quickly acquitted for the killing as it was an act of self defense. This is something Martha Ann never spoke about. It is believed she was partly traumatized by this and scared it would bring shame to the family. According the residents in Baltimore Village, they believed that John Robert Kendrick was drunk at the time and had just wandered to the wrong house that night. They also mentioned he had serious mental problems. The Gastonia Gazette Thu, Feb 18, 1960 · Page 4 Gastonia Gazette February 13th, 1960 Page 1 John Robert Kendrick's Death Certificate Duncan Marriage In 1963, it was time for the Deaton family to leave Cramerton. Rebecca Cramer had passed away, and Martha's father, Harve, was wrapping up his work, as he no longer had anyone to serve. Before Rebecca’s passing, one of the Cramer children told Martha Ann that she could choose anything from the Maymont home—Stuart Cramer's estate at 600 Maymont Dr, Cramerton, NC—as a keepsake. Martha Ann selected two identical, uniquely designed dining room chairs. Unfortunately, one of the chairs was damaged in the mid 1960s, but the other remains in good condition and is still in my possession today. Given that President Herbert Hoover and Dwight Eisenhower attended parties at Maymont, it is possible that one of them once sat in this very chair. Martha Ann married her first husband, Stephen Benjamin Franklin Duncan, on December 8th 1962 in South Point Township, Gaston, North Carolina. Martha Ann was 21 years old, Stephen was 19. The best man was Harold Wayne Hanna (1931-2010). The matron of honor was Betty Jean Davenport Best (1928-2009). Mary Bollick Stowe Dellinger was the organist. Stephen became abusive and gave Martha a black eye on two different occasions. It is said that after the first one, Martha's father, Harve, gave him a warning. But after it happened again, Stephen was ran off at the end of Harve's pistol. Before the divorce finalized, Martha welcomed her first child, Daryll, on December 11th 1963. Martha and her son Daryll moved back in with her father, Harve, who was living in Concord at the time. Stephen and Martha at the Wedding The Gastonia Gazette- December 9th, 1962 Page 23 Bridal shower hosted by Roxie Clark (A friend of Martha's who worked at the beauty shop with her) L to R: Mary Bollick Stowe (Organist), Albert Pressley Millan (Preacher), Harve Deaton, Martha Ann Deaton, Stephen Duncan, Betty Jean Best, Harold Hanna, Wayne Deaton, David Ross Dellinger (Singer) Harve Deaton with daughter Martha Ann Martha Ann with son, Daryll Duncan Stephen and his father, Manus Duncan Martha and Stephen's mother, Lillian Odell Duncan Harve Deaton with Grandson, Daryll Duncan L to R: Lucille Jackson , Martha Ann Deaton, Daryll Duncan, Roger Gibson Wedding Guest List Preacher AP Millen marrying Martha and Stephen Martha Ann Deaton on a Bison Martha Ann Deaton and son Daryll Duncan Martha Ann Deaton and son Daryll Duncan Eury Marriage One day after experiencing some issues with the sewing machine in the hallway of her fathers Concord farm house, Martha Ann, called Sears for a repair service. A man showed up in a Sears & Roebuck repair van. This man was James Phillip Eury. After quickly fixing the sewing machine, he asked if it would be acceptable for him to take Martha out on a date sometime. Martha agreed. When the first date was coming up, it just so happened that Martha's son Daryll, got sick and threw up all over the living room rug right before he got there. Martha wasn't going to go but her father Harve said, "Sis, I'll look after the boy, go out and have fun.” The rest was history as James and Martha were perfect for one another. They got married on December 27th 1968 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Things were going well and James bought a piece of land to build a house on. James and Harve had already started clearing the land to build, but when Martha got pregnant, they decided to buy a house already built at 129 Autumn Lane, Harrisburg, North Carolina. James and Martha welcomed their first daughter, Angela Renee Eury, on August 13th 1970. They also decided to accept a foster child into their home, Nora Biggers. The Eury's had a full house! L to R: Wayne, Daryll, Harve, Martha, James The Wedding of James Eury and Martha Ann Deaton The year was 1975 and James started to feel very sick. After going to the hospital, the doctors decided to do an exploratory surgery. During the surgery, there were complications and James went into a coma. James never woke up and died on November 17th 1975 from Hepatic Failure. Martha Ann was single yet again but this time with two children to care for. Top (L to R): Martha Eury, James Eury Bottom (L to R): Nora Biggers, Daryll Duncan, Angela Eury Martha and James with newborn daughter, Angela Eury. Voicemail of Martha Ann Deaton Martha Ann Deaton Eury with husband, James Phillip Eury Final Marriage and Later Years Getting over the death of James Eury was quite difficult for Martha and the family. He was a good man that was loved by everyone that knew him. Martha had plenty to occupy herself through the difficult times. She was working to support her two children and also volunteering on the Harrisburg rescue squad. While on the rescue squad, she met a man named Joe Miller Morris. He was born July 3rd 1929. Joe and Martha started dating and things became very serious until Martha decided to break it off before marrying. The children were devastated because they really liked him. It is unknown the reason for breaking it off but it may have been because she felt he had a mean streak to him. He always drove really fast in the ambulance and slung Martha around in the back. Joe ended up dying just four years later. Martha then began dating the captain of the rescue squad, George Nural Sheppard. He was born December 21st 1931 in Forest City, North Carolina. They got married on March 17th 1977. They were together for 41 years until his passing in 2018. Martha in the Rescue Squad Yearbook Now that Martha's family was stable, I wish I could say all the trials and tribulations were over; however, in early 1997, Martha discovered that she had stage four colon cancer. Around the same time, her father, Harve, passed away. Harve was buried on her birthday. A few years later, her younger brother, Wayne, died of heart failure. Despite all this, she was able to beat cancer and continue to persevere through the difficult times. I would like to say that the next 20 years were the best years of her life (2000-2020). This always reminds me that when you are upon bad times, sometimes the best thing to do is to wait it out. The bad times will pass and the best years of your life may still be ahead of you. Martha Ann Deaton died on November 13th 2020 near the beaches of North Carolina in Onslow County. She authored cookbooks and genealogy books. She loved crafts, cooking, canning, gardening, and sewing. Martha Ann was adored by her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered as an exceptionally selfless and giving person. She is buried at the Salisbury National Cemetery beside her husband, George. George and Martha Sheppard Martha and George Sheppard celebrate Christmas with their children and grandchildren Every picture I have of Martha Ann Deaton All Census Records

Click here to view profile Joab M. Dayton/Deyton/Deaton 1837 – July 22th 1862 Joab M. Deyton/Dayton/Deaton varied to was the son of John N. Deaton and Sarah "Reed" Deaton. Joab M. Dayton was married to Eliza "Cantrell" Deyton on 22 March 1860, in Georgia. Joab M. Dayton served with Company D, of the 24th Regiment, of the Georgia Volunteers (CSA). He died of Fever in General Hospital #14 (which is still standing today) at 16 N 20th St Richmond, Virginia on July 22nd, 1862. He is presumed to be buried with the CSA war dead at Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond. (No Headstone) Joab M. Deyton/Dayton/Deaton married Eliza Cantrell on March 22nd, 1860 in Towns County, Georgia. When Joab died in the war, Eliza received a pension from the Widows' Pension in the State of Georgia from 1891-1897. Eliza and Joab are presumed to have had only one child together: Silas L. Dayton (born 1861), who lived with his paternal grandparents after his father, Joab, died in Civil War. Eliza had four children total (all of whom took Joab's last name): John Starlin Deaton born 1866 and father is unknown. Martha Ann Deaton Wheeler born 1869 and father was Jeremiah Marion Osborn. James Wesley Dayton born 1873 and father was Wyle Trusty. Fa ther: John N. Deaton Mother : Sara "Reed" Deaton _______________________ Wife: Eliza Cantrell Children : Silas Dayton Step Children (postmortem): John Starlin Deaton, Martha Ann Deyton, James Wesley Dayton _______________________ General Hospital #14 (Joab's death location) at 16 N 20th St Richmond, Virginia Clipping saying Joab died at Second Georgia Hospital (which was considered #14 General Hospital )