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Click here to view profile Charlotte Ann Parsons July 20th 1857 - 1913 Into the Life Charlotte Ann Parsons was born July 20th, 1957 to Duncan Livingston Parsons and Miranda Poole in Montgomery County, North Carolina. On January 19th, 1887, she married David Zebedee Poole. Charlotte's grandparents were Zebedee's great grandparents. They had four children together: Johnsie A Poole (born 1888), Annie Belle Poole (born 1889), David Franklin Poole (born 1993), Horace Ceaser Poole (born 1895). Charlotte, died in 1913 due to an unknown cause (Death Certificates weren't required in NC until a few months after Charlotte passed). She is buried at Parsons Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina. Father: Duncan Livingston Parsons Mother : Miranda Poole ________________ _______ Husband: David Zebedee Poole Children : Johnsie A Poole, Annie Belle Poole, David Franklin Poole, Horace Ceaser Poole Charlotte's Headstone at Parsons Grove United Methodist Cemetery

Click here to view profile Johnnie Deaton Johnnie at her house in Demorest with father John Henry Deaton Johnnie Deaton was born in Homer, Banks County on November 18th 1933. She was the first descendant of John Starlin Deaton to graduate from college. She married Joe Downer in 1954. They had two daughters. Deborah Diane Downer was born in July of 1958 and Hazel Joann Downer born in September of 1963 in Habersham County, GA. Deborah Dianne Downer had two daughters. Hannah Erin Cunningham was born July 21, 1983 and Leah April Cunningham was born April 29, 1986. Hannah Erin Cunningham married Dustan Wilbanks in November of 2001 in Habersham County, GA. Hazel Joann Downer (Named Hazel because the first time her grandfather, John Deaton, saw her he thought she looked just like her Aunt Hazel did when she was born.) married Johnny Loudermilk in September of 1981 in Habersham County. They have a daughter, Melody Anna, born April 4, 1995, and a son, John Mark, born December 23, 1996 in Habersham County, GA. Johnnie passed away from cancer on September 2, 2003. Father: John Henry Deaton Mother : Cora Jane Lawrence Sister : Ruth Deaton, Hazel Deaton Brother : Stark Deaton ________________ _______ Husband : Joseph Tillman Downer Children : Deborah Dianne Downer, Joann Hazel Downer November 18th 1933 - February 2nd 2003 Johnnie and sister Ruth Deaton L to R: Cora, Johnnie, John Henry, Ruth Johnnie and husband Joseph Downer Johnnie (Far Right) with her family L to R: Cora, Ruth, John Henry, Johnnie L to R: Johnnie holding daughter Joann, beside her is daughter Dianne Downer Johnnie at her house in Demorest L to R: Martha Ann Deaton, Ernest Lee Deaton, Johnnie Deaton, Joseph Tillman Downer

Click here to view profile Mittie Lou Ausburn November 27th 1897 - July 6th 1941 Mittie Lou Ausburn was born to Benjamin Ausburn and Mary Louise Caudell on November 27th 1897 in Banks County, North Carolina. Mittie's mother, Mary, died when she was only 15 years old. Father: Benjamin Ausburn Mother: Mary Louise Caudell Brother: Grant Wilmer Ausburn Sisters: Essie Ausburn , Maud Ausburn _______________________ Child with Unknown Father: B ertie Mae Ausburn Children with Luther Watson: Boyd Jackson , Lucille Jackson Husband: Claude Homer Jackson L to R: Benjamin Ausburn, Mittie Lou Ausburn, Essie Ausburn holding Bobbie Jean Lewallen Sensitive Content Unknown Father of Child When Mittie Ausburn was 18 years old, she had a daughter named Bertie Mae Ausburn; however, it is currently unknown who the father is. This was not talked about by the family and the information may have been lost through time. Mittie's great grandson told me that when Harve (Mittie's son-in-law) was in his older age and had suffered many strokes, he had brought it up and mentioned the name of the man. Unfortunately the name that was told to him has become a blur, he believes that Harve told him that it was a Charles "Langley" or "Langtree" or "Langford". Hopefully one day this will be revealed through lots of DNA testing. Marriage Mittie married Claude Homer Jackson on April 28th 1921. It was originally believed that they had three children together: Laurene Jackson born October 9th 1925, Boyd Jackson born August 11th 1929, and Lucille Jackson born May 1st 1932; however, after DNA testing, through the son of Lucille Jackson, it has been determined that Claude Jackson was not 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. On June 8th 1927, Mittie lost her two-year old baby Laurene due to Bronchiolitis. 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 Mittie's father, Benjamin, died on September 13th 1937. He developed sepsis due to cellulitis in the right axillary region. Mittie at her fathers funeral Claude Jackson and Mittie's granddaughter, Martha Ann Deaton Death Mittie Lou Ausburn Jackson died on July 6th 1941, the day after her first grandchild was born. She had a gastroenteritis infection. Before she died, she asked her son-in-law, Harve Deaton, to take care of her two children, Boyd and Lucille for her when she was gone. Harve told her he would take care of them for as long as they would stay with him. The Banks County Journal Newspaper from July 18th, 1941 Death Certificate of Mittie Ausburn Mittie's Headstone Every Picture I Have Seen of Mittie Lou Ausburn All Census Records

Click here to view profile Reuben Deaton April 28th 1891 – September 1931 Rueben Deaton was the eldest son of Leutica Carver and John Starlin Deaton. He was born in April of 1892 in Graham County, NC. He married Lillie McDonald on March 25, 1913 in Graham County, NC. With her came Rube's new step-child. They later had a child of their own, Johnnie Starlin Deaton (February 7th 1915 - May 15th 1988). Rueben Deaton later married Calcina "Callie" Swayney, 1/8th Cherokee Indian. They had four children; however, only two survived to adulthood: Woodroe Deaton (February 20th 1928 - February 27th 2010) and Nellie Deaton (February 21st 1926 - July 31st 2020). Their first child was named "Lutitia Deaton", named after Rube's mother. She was born June 8th, 1923 and died December 24th 1923 at 6 months old of pneumonia in Swain County. Rube buried her on Christmas Day. They had another child, Charles Deaton, on May 4th 1925, he passed away May 12th 1925. Father : John Starlin Deaton Mother : Leuticia Carver Brothers: David Deaton , Isaac Deaton , Robert Lee Deaton Half Brothers : John Henry Deaton, Jacob Leander Deaton , Harve Wesley Deaton ____________________ Wife : Lydia McDonald Children: Johnnie Deaton Wife: Callie Swayney Children: Woodroe Deaton, Nellie Deaton Rube and wife Lydia McDonald pregnant with Johnnie, also with her son in 1915 L to R: Isaac Deaton and brother Rube Deaton When Callie Swayney Deaton died about 1924, Rueben took the children to Georgia. He left Nellie and Woodroe in the care of Margie and Bob Deaton, his brother and sister-in-law. They stayed there, with Rube visiting them, while remaining in Cherokee to work. When they were old enough, Woodroe and Nellie went to live at the school on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. In either 1932 or 1933, a large black car drove into the yard of Robert Deaton and several Indians got out. They informed him that Rueben had been killed. They took Robert Deaton back to Cherokee, NC to bury his brother. Brothers Harve and Isaac Deaton always said a member of the Swayney family killed Rueben. Jurlon Deaton quotes his father, Ike Deaton, as telling the following story. Rube was bad to drink and he went to sleep wherever he was at the time. He always slept with his head hanging off the bed. This particular night he was sleeping in another woman's house and someone came in and hit him in the head with a crowbar. In a newspaper article, Rube was accused by step-son for killing Callie Swayney. The body was exhumed and found that Callie had a crack in her skull. Rube's consequences for this are unknown. Callie Swayney's death certificate. Lutitia Deaton's death certificate. Charles Deaton's death certificate. Rube Deaton's WW1 Draft Registration Card Death Reuben died in 1932 after getting hit in the head. It was speculated that the son of Cherokee Indian, Molly Runningwolf, was the one who did it; however, Molly Runningwolf took the blame and served 21 months in prison. In 1947, Harve Deaton came to get answers to find out who really killed his half brother. Molly Runningwolf had thought he had come to kill her. In reality, he just wanted the truth. Molly begged him to believe her that it was not her or her son, but that it was a member of the Swayney family who did it. The meeting ended cordially. Harve brought along his wife Bertie Mae, children Fred, Martha Ann, Wayne, and his wife's half brother Boyd Jackson. In the interview below, there is a audio recording mentioning Molly Runningwolf's time in prison. Click here to listen to Molly Runningwolf interview Census Records

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Click here to view profile Hazel Deaton Hazel Deaton was born on March 10th 1928 in Banks County, Georgia. Everyone loved Hazel, as she was very outgoing and intelligent. Hazel drowned when she was only thirteen years old. She was at a school picnic and the children were playing at the edge of the water at Soque River. A girl (Sarah Jane Haslett) was swept under the water by a swift undercurrent, and a boy (Gordon Foster) went in to help her. He was swept under. Hazel, being an excellent swimmer, went in to save them. All three died on May 19, 1942. Father: John Henry Deaton Mother : Cora Jane Lawrence Sister : Ruth Deaton, Johnnie Deaton Brother : Stark Deaton ________________ _______ March 18th 1928 - May 19th 1942 Savannah Morning News, 5/42 Hazel Deaton L to R: Hazel, Stark, Cora, John Henry, Johnnie, Ruth Hazel Deaton Hazel's Death Location (Habersham Mill 2024) Newspaper Clip when Hazel was in Second Grade Last Book Hazel Read Hazel's Handwriting

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 Annie Rachel Livingston August 14th 1918 – July 25th 2006 Early Life Annie Rachel Livingston was born in 1918 in Troy, Montgomery County, North Carolina, to Fannie Mae Livingston and Horace Ceaser Poole. She was raised by her mother and grandparents, Mary and Alexander Livingston, as she did not meet her father until she was 66 years old. She had one brother, Bradley Livingston, who also never knew his father. Annie spent the first nine years of her life in Troy, sharing a home with her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She and her family 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. She shared a 12x14 room with three beds and minimal furniture. Despite the modest upbringing, Annie found joy in the simple things. She loved square dancing and playing with dolls—though she would get mad when her uncle Tom messed with them. Her family traveled by horse and buggy from Troy to Norwood, NC. With any money she had as a child, she would buy candy and ice cream, recalling that candy cost just five cents and pencils were a penny each. She never had pets but deeply admired her grandmother Mary, who she believed was the best cook. Annie especially loved her grandmother’s biscuits. The only cookies she had growing up were simple sugar cookies, and for Christmas, she would receive stockings filled with sweets and candy. They never had a Christmas tree, but sometimes, she would celebrate at her uncle Carson’s house. Father: Horace Poole Mother : Fannie Mae Livingston Half Brother: Bradley Livingston ________________ _______ Husband : Hugh Kennie Eury Children : Alvin Eury , James Eury , Carvin Eury 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 L to R: Irene Claudia Mae Yarborough, Annie Livingston, Lillie Mae Livingston Birth Certificate Annie's original birth certificate says born on September 13th, 1918 instead of her always saying she was born on August 14th, 1918. It is unknown if this was a typo by the registration office of Montgomery County or if Annie and her family was unaware which month she was actually born in. Birth Certificate Education and Young Adulthood Annie attended Norwood Elementary School, walking to school each day. Her favorite subjects were spelling and arithmetic, while geography was her least favorite. She received plenty of homework from her teachers but never participated in school sports. She recalled attending the circus as a child but never took any major trips or vacations. She did not attend high school. Annie went on her first date at age 14 with Lacey Caudle. Annie Livingston to the Left of Teacher (2nd Grade at Norwood School) L to R: Annie Rachel Livingston and Martha Hughes Annie Rachel Livingston in Norwood Marriage and Family Annie met Hugh Kennie Eury while they were both living in Norwood, just a couple of blocks apart. Their romance moved quickly, as she later wrote: "We danced some together at a neighbor's 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." Together, they had three sons: Alvin (born 1934), James (born 1936), and Carvin (born 1939). Hugh and Annie did not have a honeymoon. After returning from Chesterfield, they first lived with Hugh’s uncle, Willie Hill, and his wife in the countryside. Their first home alone together was a two-room apartment above the Eddins family home on Cottonville Road in Norwood. In 1937, they moved to Concord, North Carolina, where Annie got her first job working at Cannon Mills Plant No. 10. Hugh enlisted in the Army in 1944 but was discharged after four months due to an undisclosed condition. Upon his return, the couple ran a small grocery store beside their home on Swink Street in Concord. Their home was a short walk from Hartsell School, where all their children attended. L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Alvin, Hugh, Carvin, Annie, James L to R: Hugh, Carvin, James, Alvin, Annie L to R: Annie and Hugh Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Annie and Hugh Eury Annie Eury in front of Hartsell School L to R: Louise Sparks and Annie L to R: Annie and Louise Sparks L to R: Louise Sparks and Annie Annie Eury in front of Grocery Store L to R: Annie and friend Annie Eury Hobbies, Favorites, and Personal Reflections Annie had a deep love for quilting and always dreamed of traveling across North Carolina to visit historic homes and antique shops. She had many favorite things that reflected her personality and interests: Favorite Colors: Green and blue Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite Movie: The Love Bug Favorite Song: One Day at a Time Favorite Sport: Baseball Favorite Vacation: Florida, January 1956 Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July Favorite Season: Spring Favorite Flowers: Tulips Favorite Candy: Fudge Favorite Cookies: Oatmeal cookies Favorite Ice Cream: Butter pecan The first thing Annie learned to cook was potatoes and beans. While she wasn’t a great cook when she first got married, she quickly learned and became skilled in the kitchen. She fondly remembered receiving a watch as a gift at age 14, which remained one of her most cherished childhood presents. Annie often reflected on the influence of her grandmother, Mary, saying she was always quiet but never idle, a trait Annie admired and carried forward in her own life. L to R: Fannie Mae and Annie L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Annie, Hugh, Louise Sparks L to R: Hugh and Annie Eury L to R: Hugh, Annie, Alvin L to R: Annie and Margaret Sechler Cox L to R: Barbara Livingston, Annie, Rebeth Livingston L to R: Rebeth Livingston, Annie, Viola Livingston Carvin's Death Tragedy struck the family in 1958 when Carvin, their youngest son, was killed in an automobile accident while serving in the military overseas in Germany at the age of 19. This loss devastated the family. Obituary, December 18th 1958, Charlotte Observer, Page 12 L to R: James, Charles Vest (Carvin's friend), Alvin, Hugh Carvin and girlfriend Joyce Elaine Lee in Germany (Electoral Palace Fountain in Trier) a few months before Carvin's death Carvin in his military uniform Later Years After their children had grown and moved out, Hugh and Annie relocated to 31 Barbie Road to be closer to them. In 1969, Hugh died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home. Annie and Hugh Eury L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae at her house L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae L to R: Fannie, Shane (Great Great Grandson), Cynthia Eury (Great Granddaughter), Annie (Daughter), Phillip (Great Great Grandson) Annie and mother Fannie Mae Annie and Hugh Eury Annie and Granddaughter Angela L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae L to R: Annie and mother Fannie Mae L to R: Alvin, Fannie Mae, Roger, Annie Meeting Her Father Out of respect for her mother, Fannie Mae, Annie never met her father, Horace Poole, while her mother was alive. However, in 1984, after Fannie’s passing, Annie’s granddaughter, Shelia, set out to find him. When they finally met, the reunion was cordial, and Annie was able to meet her half-sisters as well. Though she had spent most of her life without knowing him, this meeting brought her a sense of closure and connection to a family she had never known. Annie and father Horace Poole Final Marriage and Death Annie did not remarry until 1984, when she wed Gilf Carpenter (1916-1989). By the time of her passing in 2006, she had outlived both her husbands and all of her children. She was laid to rest beside Hugh at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, North Carolina. Annie Rachel Livingston will always be remembered as a strong and loving woman, deeply devoted to her family and faith. L to R: Roger, LuAnn, Lois, Alvin, Shelia, and Annie Eury 1970's Eury Family Annie and Gilf Carpenter can be seen singing at 25:30 Annie and father Horace Poole Annie and Granddaughter Angela Annie and Gilf Carpenter Annie and Gilf's Wedding Annie with her family (Late 1970s) Annie and Gilf can be seen at several different points throughout Harve Deaton's birthday party

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 Azor Alexander Carver October 19th 1830 – June 13th 1900 Azor Carver was born October 19, 1830 in Cherokee County, NC. He had two daughters with an unknown women; Dicy Emeline and Edie Roxanna Carver. He married Lucinda Duncan on January 22nd 1861. The minister was Jacob Weaver. "R.B Vance" was their witness. They had two sons and a daughter. They were: Robert Lee Carver, Candis Loutisha Carver, and John Henry Carver. Azor served in Company H, Infantry Regiment, Thomas Legion, NC in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He enlisted July 23, 1862 as a Private and was discharged as a Private. His legion fought until the end of the war so we do not know when he returned home. Fa ther: Thomas Granville Carver Sr. Mother : Dicey Dixie Duncan ____________________ Children: Dicy Emeline Carver, Edie Roxanna Carver Wife : Lucinda Duncan Children : Robert Lee Carver, Leutica Carver , John Henry Carver Headstone of Azor Carver War Records Azor was listed as a farmer in the census of 1860, 1870, and 1880. Lucinda Carver died March 21, 1900. Azor Carver died June 13, 1900 and they are both buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Graham County, NC. Azor was 5'8 at 33 years old. He had dark skin, blue eyes, and dark hair.

Click here to view profile Edward Eury July 4th 1923 – February 20th 1943 Edward and his father Josephus at the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC Into the Life Edward L. Eury was born on July 4, 1923, in Norwood, Stanly, North Carolina, to Josephus Sanford Eury and Rosa Agnes Hill. His mother, Rosa, passed away in August 1933 when Edward was just 10 years old. Edward was disabled and as a result, his father placed him in the Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston, North Carolina. Edward tragically passed away at the age of 19 on February 20, 1943, due to epilepsy. Death Certificate Father: Josephus Eury Mother : Rosa Agnes Hill Brothers: Leonard , Lester , Hugh , Paul , Willie , Joe Jr , Lawson , Craig Sisters: Mary Velma , Nannie (died at age 2), Lela ________________ _______ Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston NC

Click here to view profile Mary Frances Singleton September 27th 1872 – February 6th 1950 L to R: Mary Frances and her husband, Alexander Livingston Mary Frances Livingston in Norwood NC Early Life Father: Henry Singleton Mother : Elizabeth Hogan ________________ _______ Husband : Alexander Livingston Children : Fannie Mae Livingston , William Harrison Livingston, Carson Livingston, Betty Livingston, Lemuel Sears Livingston, Lillie Jane Livingston, James Thomas Livingston Mary Frances Singleton was born on Septermber 27th, 1872 to Henry Singleton and Elizabeth Hogan. She grew up and spent most of her life in Montgomery County, North Carolina and had 6 siblings. On January 5th, 1890, she married Alexander Livingston. 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 Mary Frances took care of the cooking and raising the children. She lived at Capelsie in Troy with her family, up until 1927, when they moved to Norwood, North Carolina. 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 Early Life Mary Frances Singleton was known as "Granny" to many of her family in her later years. She was known to always wear a bonnet and an apron. She also always had snuff in her mouth. On Febuary 6th, 1950, Mary Frances died of an intracranial hemorrhage due to Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. She had a previous hemorrhage one year prior. She is buried at Norwood Cemetery with her husband, Alexander. Mary Frances Livingston's funeral in Norwood