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Richard Warren Poor was born 11 November 1907 in Nebraska.^2,4 He was the son of Warren B Poor and Laura Etta Merchant.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Tulare Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Alameda Co, California, in his parent's household.² Richard Warren Poor appeared on the 1930 federal census of Santa Clara Co, California, in his parent's household; he was a grocery clerk.³

His Social Security Number was 554-03-7343, issued before 1951 in California.⁵

Richard Warren Poor died 30 July 1978 in Tulare Co, California, at age 70 (last residence was Visalia, Tulare County, California.)^4,5

Warren B Poor was born in April 1858 in New York.²

Warren married Laura Etta Merchant, daughter of Isaac Merchant and Nancy Caylor, 21 August 1887.^5,4,6

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Custer Co, Nebraska, enumerated 23 June 1900. Household: Warren B Poor (42), Laura (wif - 31), Flossie (dau - 10), Earl M (son - 4), and Harry B (son - 2), residing in Broken Bow where he worked in the assessor's department.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Tulare Co, California, enumerated 22 April 1910. Household: Wm B Poor (52), Laura (wif - 41), Earl (son - 14), Harry (son - 12), and Richard (son - 2), residing in Tulare city where Wm B was a bookkeeper for a grocery store.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Alameda Co, California, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: Warren B Poor (61), Laura E (wif - 50), Earl (son - 24), Harry (son - 22), and Richard (son - 12), residing at 2119 Addison Street, Berkeley, where Warren B was a manager of an apartment house.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Santa Clara Co, California, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: Warren B Poor (71), Etta L (wif - 60), and Richard W (son - 22), residing at 76 North 16th Street, San Jose.⁴

Lydia Popejoy was the daughter of Nathaniel Popejoy and Elizabeth Dulin.¹

Lydia Popejoy was named in the will of William Dulin as his granddaughter 26 November 1756 in Truro Parish, Fairfax Co, Virginia Colony.¹

Nathaniel Popejoy was born before 1723 (based on poll list entry in 1744.)¹

Nathaniel Popejoy voted for Col John Colville and Capt Law Washington in the 1744 Fairfax County election of the Burgesses (each person could vote for two representatives.)¹

Nathaniel married Elizabeth Dulin, daughter of William Dulin.²

Nathaniel's leased property can be located on the attached map.

In the papers of George Washington can be found a copy of the Poll taken at an Election of Burgesses for Fairfax County on 1 Dec 1768. The candidates names were George Washington, John West and John Posey. Nathaniel Popejoy was on the list voting for John West and John Posey.³

Nathaniel Popejoy was appointed surveyor of the road, succeeding William Summers (this was a road, not named, in the vicinity of Great Hunting Creek.)⁴

Nath^l Popejoy appeared in the 1782 enumeration list for Fairfax County, on the list of George Gilpin with 7 white tithables and no slaves.⁵

Nathaniel Popejoy appeared in the 1785 enumeration list for Fairfax County, on the list of George Gilpin with 8 white tithables, one dwelling and three other buildings.⁶

Sarah Popejoy was the daughter of Nathaniel Popejoy and Elizabeth Dulin.¹

Sarah Popejoy was named in the will of William Dulin as his granddaughter 26 November 1756 in Truro Parish, Fairfax Co, Virginia Colony.¹

William Popejoy was the son of Nathaniel Popejoy and Elizabeth Dulin.¹

William Popejoy was named in the will of William Dulin as his grandson 26 November 1756 in Truro Parish, Fairfax Co, Virginia Colony.¹

A final account of William Dulin's estate was made by his son John on 15 Nov 1757 in Fairfax County in which a number of debts and cash payments were listed, including payments to Thomas Moss, William Dulin, Thomas Halbert, and William Popejoy.²

Alma R Popkins was born 9 June 1891 in Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵ She was the daughter of George Washington Popkins and Laura Washington Lafever.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

Alma married Jasper Glenwood Jenkins, son of Frank S Jenkins and Anne D Lafever.⁶

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in her parent's household.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in her parent's household.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Washington Popkins 10 February 1931.⁷

She was mentioned in the obituary of Laura Washington Lafever 25 December 1940.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Jasper Glenwood Jenkins 21 January 1941.⁸

She was mentioned in the obituary of Edwin Winfred Popkins 13 December 1949.⁹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Paul Penalton Popkins 10 April 1963.^10,11

Alma R Popkins died 24 May 1976 at age 84.¹²

Her obituary stated: "On Monday, May 24, 1976, of Kensington, Md, beloved mother of Jasper K Jenkins, sister of Bryan Popkins. . . ."¹²

Alma was buried 26 May 1976 in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co, Maryland.¹²

Edwin Winfred Popkins was born 12 June 1898 in Virginia.^1,5 He was the son of George Washington Popkins and Laura Washington Lafever.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

Edwin registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Washington, DC, where he lived at 1475 Florida Avenue and worked as an assistant cashier for Merchant Bank. He named his mother, Laura W Popkins, as his nearest relative. He was medium height, slender build, had brown eyes and brown hair.⁵ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household; he worked as a bank cashier.³ He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household; he worked as a clerk for the US government.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Washington Popkins 10 February 1931.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Laura Washington Lafever 25 December 1940.⁷

Edwin Winfred Popkins died 12 December 1949 in Homeopathic Hospital, Washington, DC, at age 51.⁸

His obituary stated: "On Monday, December 12, 1949, at Homeopathic Hospital. Edwin W Popkins, brother of Mrs J K Jenkins, Bethesda, Md; Mrs Ruth H Popkins, Washington, DC; Paul P Popkins, Purcellville, Va; J Bryan Popkins, Alexandria, Va. . . ."⁸

Edwin was buried 14 December 1949 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁸

George Thomas Popkins was born 9 December 1923 in Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Paul Penalton Popkins and Ellis Thomas.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Ellis Thomas 4 September 1926.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his father's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Sarah Katherine [-?-] 15 June 1936.⁴ George Thomas Popkins was listed in the WWII draft registration record of Paul Penalton Popkins 27 April 1942.⁵

George married Norma B [-?-].⁶

His Social Security Number was 227-14-4954, issued before 1951 in Virginia.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Paul Penalton Popkins 10 April 1963.^7,8

George Thomas Popkins died 2 December 2001 at age 77 (last residence was Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.)²

George Washington Popkins was born in February 1855 in Sudley Springs, Prince William Co, Virginia.^1,3,7

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Joseph Arundel, where he was a minister.²

George married Laura Washington Lafever, daughter of John Lafever and Mary Elizabeth Howser, between 1880 and 1881.^1,3

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of James Samuel Ankers and Mary Maude Sexton 1 August 1893 in Washington, DC.^8,9,10

He was pastor of the Mount Hope Baptist Church according to an item in the Washington Post in 1899.¹¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 11 June 1900. Household: Geo W Popkins (45), Laura (wif - 40), Paul P (son - 17), Alma R (dau - 9), Ruth H (dau - 6), Byan J (son - 3), and Edward W (son - 2), residing in the Broad Run district where George was a preacher.³



George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of Aaron L Davis and Laura Bessie May Maffett 20 December 1901 in Mount Hope Baptist Church, Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹³

George Washington Popkins witnessed the burial of Joseph William Wortman 18 April 1904 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹⁴

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of Joseph T Ankers and Ruth Thompson 17 August 1905 in Washington, DC.^15,16

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of Buckner Mosby Furr and Nannie E White Maffett 7 June 1906 in the home of T J Maffett, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹⁷

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of William H Lafever and Viola Roe House 30 April 1907 in Hillsboro, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹⁸

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of Charles Edwin Shryock and Irene Blanche "Rena" Orrison 21 December 1908 in Mt Hope Baptist Church, Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^19,20,21

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 6 May 1910. Household: George W Popkins (55), Laura W (wif - 50), Alma R (dau - 19), Ruth H (dau - 16), Bryan (son - 13), Edwin W (son - 11), James W Wrenn (head - 50), Annie V (wif - 50), James C (son - 22), Della V (dau - 18), Beverly (bro - 34), and John H Hurst (fil - 78), residing in the Broad Run district where George was a preacher.⁴

George Washington Popkins witnessed the marriage of George Henry Shryock and Irma Mae Maffett 8 July 1910 in the St James Hotel, Washington, DC.^22,23

George Washington Popkins was listed in records of the death of James William Orrison 16 September 1915.²⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 16 January 1920. Household: George W Popkins (65), Laura W (wif - 60), Ruth H (dau - 25), William J B (son - 22), Edwin W (son - 21), Joseph G Jenkins (sil - 27), Alma R Jenkins (dau - 28), and Jasper K Jenkins (grson - 1&11/12), residing at 1475 Florida Avenue where George was a minister.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 10 April 1930. Household: George W Popkins (75), Laura W (wif - 70), Ruth H (dau - 35), Ediom (son - 31), Alma R Jenkins (dau - 38), J G Jenkins (sil - 35), and J K Jenkins (grson - 12), residing at 1461 Chapin Street where George was minister of a Baptist church.⁶

George Washington Popkins died 9 February 1931 in his home, 1461 Chapin Street NW, Washington, DC.²⁵

His obituary stated: "The Rev George W Popkins, for 53 years pastor of the Mount Hope Baptist Church of Loudoun County, Va, died yesterday at his home here at 1461 Chapin street northwest, following a brief illness. He was 76 years old. . . ."²⁵

George was buried 11 February 1931 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²⁶

Paul Penalton Popkins was born 26 March 1883 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,4,5 He was the son of George Washington Popkins and Laura Washington Lafever.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

Paul married Ellis Thomas, daughter of Ira H Thomas and Sarah Katherine [-?-].^2,6

Paul registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, where he lived in Purcellville and worked as a lumber dealer. He named his wife, Ellis Popkins, as his nearest relative. He was medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and black hair.⁷

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: Paul P Popkins (35), Ellis T (wif - 34), Isiac H Thomas (fil - 65), and Sara K Thomas (mil - 64), residing in Purcellville where Paul was a lumber merchant.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Ellis Thomas 4 September 1926.⁸

An item in The Washington Post on 4 Jan 1928 stated: "Fire late last night threatened the entire business section of Purcellville after starting in Paul P Popkins' lumber yard, which was soon a mass of flames. Shirley Ball's grocery store, adjoining the lumber yard, was burned to the ground as was the store of H T McDaniel. The aggregate loss was $50,000 partly covered by insurance."⁹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 14 April 1930. Household: Paul P Popkins (46), George L (son - 6), Paul P (son - 4&0/12), Eva M Seaton ([?] - 51), and Alice W Allder (maid - 22), residing in Purcellville where he was a lumber retail merchant and was widowed.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Washington Popkins 10 February 1931.¹⁰

He was mentioned in the obituary of Laura Washington Lafever 25 December 1940.¹¹

Paul registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived in Purcellville, Loudoun County, Virginia. He names Geo T Popkins of Purcellville as a person who knows his address. He worked for Myers Lumber Company, Purcerville; height 5'-7", weight 208 pounds, and had gray eyes.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Edwin Winfred Popkins 13 December 1949.¹²

His Social Security Number was 227-05-2902, issued before 1951 in Virginia.⁴

Paul Penalton Popkins died in April 1963 at age 80.⁴

His obituary stated: "Paul Pendleton Popkins Sr, 80, a retired lumber merchant and an active church worker, died Monday at Richmond Memorial Hospital from a heart ailment. Mr Popkins, who was in the lumber business in Purcellville for 45 years, retired a year ago. A native of Loudoun County, he was the son of the late Rev George W Popkins, a Baptist minister, and Laura LeFevre Popkins. His wife, Ellis Thomas Popkins, died in 1926. He is survived by two sons, George Popkins of Richmond, and Paul P Popkins Jr, of Winchester." A second obituary stated: "Paul Pendleton Popkins Sr is survived by two sons, George T Popkins, Richmond, Va, and Paul P Popkins Jr, Winchester, Va; one brother, J Bryan Popkins, Alexandria, Va; one sister, Mrs Alma Jenkins, Kensington, Md, and two grandchildren. . . ."^6,13

Paul was buried 11 April 1963 in Ebenezer Cemetery, Round Hill (near), Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹³

Paul Penalton Popkins Jr is the son of Paul Penalton Popkins and Ellis Thomas.¹

Ruth H Popkins was born 24 September 1893 in Virginia.^5,1 She was the daughter of George Washington Popkins and Laura Washington Lafever.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.² Ruth H Popkins appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in her parent's household; she worked as a clerk for the federal government.³ She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in her parent's household; she worked as a clerk for the US government.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of George Washington Popkins 10 February 1931.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Laura Washington Lafever 25 December 1940.⁷

She was mentioned in the obituary of Edwin Winfred Popkins 13 December 1949.⁸

Ruth H Popkins died 16 December 1954 at age 61.⁵

Ruth was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

William Jennings Bryan Popkins was born 25 October 1896 in Waxpool, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,5,6 He was the son of George Washington Popkins and Laura Washington Lafever.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1918 in Washington, DC, where he lived at 1475 Florida Avenue and worked for the Department of Agriculture. His nearest relative was Geo W Popkins of the same address. He was medium height, medium build, had grey eyes and brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household.³

William married Lillian Ernestine [-?-] between 1925 and 1926.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 8 April 1930. Household: Jenning B Popkins (35) and Lillian (wif - 35) residing at The Morton Apartments, 1432 R Street, where he was a clerk for the US government.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of George Washington Popkins 10 February 1931.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Laura Washington Lafever 25 December 1940.⁸

William registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft 27 April 1942 and he lived on RFD 1, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia. He named Lillian E Popkins of the same address as a person who would know his address. He worked for Arthur R Pitkerton, Auditor's Office, District Government, Washington, DC. His height was 5'-8", weight 167 pounds, had gray eyes, black hair and ruddy complexion.⁹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Edwin Winfred Popkins 13 December 1949.¹⁰

His Social Security Number was 224-42-5728, issued in 1952 in Virginia.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Paul Penalton Popkins 10 April 1963.^11,12

He was mentioned in the obituary of Alma R Popkins 25 May 1976.¹³

William Jennings Bryan Popkins died 14 August 1977 in Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia, at age 80 (last residence was Alexandria, Virginia.)^5,14

His obituary stated: "On August 14, 1977, at Fairfax Hospital, Jennings B Popkins, of Alexandria, Va, survived by his wife, Lillian E Popkins, several nieces and nephews. . . ."¹⁴

William was buried 17 August 1977 in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia.¹⁴

Carol Porter is the daughter of Thomas A Porter and Joyce Cash.¹

Julia Catherine Porter is the daughter of Thomas A Porter and Joyce Cash.¹

Marion Phillip Porter is the son of Thomas A Porter and Joyce Cash.¹

Michael Eugene Porter is the son of Thomas A Porter and Joyce Cash.¹

Thomas A Porter was born 2 October 1927.²

Thomas married Joyce Cash, daughter of Eugene V Cash and Ruby Yaun, 17 March 1949.^1,2

He was mentioned in the obituary of Joyce Cash 13 August 2004.¹

Thomas A Porter died 3 June 2005 at age 77.²

Thomas A Porter Jr is the son of Thomas A Porter and Joyce Cash.¹

Garret Post was named in the will of Jonathan Hampton as an owner of adjacent property 5 March 1744/45 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Martha Post was born between 1794 and 1804.¹

Martha married Elias Emmons, son of John Emmons and Joanna [-?-].²

Aba Docia Poston was born between 1874 and 1875 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

Abel Poston was born between 1827 and 1828 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Poston and Mable Patterson.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of John Poston.¹

Alice Poston was born between 1863 and 1864 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.²

Ann Poston was the daughter of John Poston and Martha [-?-].¹

Ann Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his daughter 8 December 1745 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.^2,1

Ann Poston was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

Ann Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

Anthony Poston was the son of John Poston and Martha [-?-].¹

Anthony Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his son 8 December 1745 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.^2,1

Bessie Lillian Poston was born 23 February 1880 in North Carolina.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.²

Bessie Lillian Poston died 11 October 1910 at age 30.³

Bessie was buried in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.³

Chesley G Poston was born 4 August 1857 in North Carolina.^1,3 He was the son of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹ Chesley G Poston appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston; he was a farm laborer.²

Chesley G Poston died 13 August 1918 at age 61.³

Chesley was buried in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.³

Corrah Lee Poston was born in August 1869 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.²

Corrah Lee Poston died 11 February 1948 at age 78.³

Corrah was buried 13 February 1948 in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.³

Eliza Poston was born between 1824 and 1825 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Rachel [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fannin Co, Georgia, in the household of Robert Poston.¹

Elizabeth Poston was born 30 January 1786.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Elizabeth Poston was the daughter of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.¹

Elizabeth Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his daughter 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.²

Elvira M Poston was born between 1842 and 1843 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Poston and Mary McGuire.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Jefferson Co, Illinois, in the household of Mary McGuire.¹

Furman H Poston was born 3 July 1855 in North Carolina.^3,1,4 He was the son of Robert Poston and Julia London.³

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹ Furman H Poston appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston; he was a farm laborer.²

Furman H Poston died 28 September 1918 at age 63.⁴

Furman was buried in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.⁴

Hannah Poston was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

Hannah Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

James Anderson Poston was born 11 August 1872 in North Carolina.^1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household.¹ James Anderson Poston appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; he was an invalid (his listed birth date of Feb 1862 can't be correct based on 1870 and 1880 censuses.)²

James Anderson Poston died 28 February 1916 at age 43.³

James was buried in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.³

Jane Davis Poston was born in 1790.² She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.³

Jane married Edmond Taylor.²

Jane Davis Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.³

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Lincoln Co, Tennessee, in the household of Edmond Taylor.¹

Jane Davis Poston died 17 December 1873.²

Jane was buried in Stiles Cemetery, Champ, Lincoln Co, Tennessee.²

Jean Poston was the daughter of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.¹

Jean Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his daughter 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.²

Jenny Poston was born 17 October 1785.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Jenny married [-?-] Bryson.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina, enumerated 23 August 1850. Household: Jane Bryson (65), had real estate valued at $1,000.²

John Poston was born before 1762 (based on being at least age 20 at marriage.)¹ He was the son of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.²

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War. In John's pension papers is a letter from Rebecca stating that John entered service as a drafted soldier sometime in the year 1779 or 1780 in Rowan County, North Carolina and served one three-month tour. After the tour he volunteered or was drafted again and remained until after the surrender of Cornwallis at which time he was present and saw Cornwallis surrender his sword. She recalled having heard him say that he was commanded by Generals McDowell and Davidson and, further, that he was in the Battle at the Cowpens. In another source, both John Poston and Robert Posten were listed as men serving in the company of Capt James Houston and that they fought at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in June 1780 [near Lincolnton, at the time in the eastern part of Tryon County, which became today's Lincoln County].^3,4 John and Rebecca Baldridge obtained a marriage license 24 April 1782 in Iredell Co, Province of North Carolina, (date of marriage bond; marriage was 25 Apr 1782; he was of Rowan County and she of Lincoln County; bond taken out by John Poston Sr and John Poston Jr; in her pension application the marriage bond was stated to be found in the clerk's office of Iredell County in 1851.)³

John Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his son 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.⁵

On 9 May 1788 John Poston was appointed one of the overseers of the roads in Rowan County.⁶

He appeared on the 1810 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, on census date 6 Aug 1810. Household of John Posten: one male <10, one male 10-16, one male 16-26, one male >45 (John), three females <10, one female 16-26 and one female 26-45.¹

John Poston died 22 August 1819.³

John Poston was born circa 1700 (based on paying taxes in 1722.)

John and his family were most likely Scotch-Irish given the information for the migration of his son John to North Carolina with other Scotch-Irish families.

John married Martha [-?-].¹

Fallowfield Township in Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania, was formed about 1715 and the first tax list was in 1718 with three names. After 1718 Sadsbury and Fallowfield Townships formed one tax assessment district until 1728 when township boundaries were set. The Fallowfield tax lists begin in 1729.²

John Poston paid taxes in various years from 1722 to, at least, 1740 in in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. He was a landholder in Sadsbury Township in 1722; Sadsbury and Fallowfield Townships in 1724 and 1725; in Sadsbury in 1726/27; and in Fallowfield in subsequent years.³

John Poston was issued a warrant 14 March 1733/4 for approximately 300 acres in Fallowfield, Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania [at the time Fallowfield was a large township, later divided into West Fallowfield and East Fallowfield]. The warrant was returned 9 May 1744. An adjacent 48 acres was surveyed 19 April 1744 by an order dated 9 April 1742. A note on one of the surveys stated: "By Virtue of a warr^t from the Hon^ble Proprietaries bearing date the fourteenth day of March Anno Dom / 1733 I have Surveyd unto John Poston in the Towship of ffallowfield in the County of Chester. Sixty five acres and thirty two perches with allowance of Six P Cent. Beginning at a Post by the Great road leading to White Clay Creek Landing. Thence South sixty six degrees Westerly eighty two perches South sixteen degrees easterly sixteen perches South sixty six degrees Westerly one hundred and seventy seven perches. South twenty one degrees Easterly thirty four perches and an half to a Spanish oak. North Sixty six degrees Easterly two hundred and Sixty one perches to the Said Road and by the said Road near about forty Six perches to the Place of Beginning Survey'd Aprill 6th / 1741." White Clay Creek Landing is at the Hale Byrnes House on White Clay Creek in present-day New Castle County, Delaware, so the "Great Road" is not the Conestoga Road [or Great Wagon Road] leading from Philadelphia to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia but another well-traveled road in Chester County leading southeast to the Wilmington area. Another plat shows the "Lancaster Road" running through John's land and this is undoubtedly the road that was the precursor to the Gap and Newport Road [chartered in 1807] that intersected the Great Wagon Road in present-day Gap, Pennsylvania, and led to Newport, Delaware, on the Christiana River. Today this road is generally the path of Pennsylvania State Road 41 through West Fallowfield Township and can be seen on a 1776 map [attached].^4,5,6,7

John left a will 8 December 1745 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania, and a summary is: I John Poston Sen^r living in the Township of Fallowfield & County of Chester . . . my eldest son Robert I give the settlement he now lives on . . . & son John I give to him my real estate he paying out of it to my son Anthony 30 pounds within two years of my decease and also I give to my son Anthony all my movable goods with the thirty pounds from his brother John[.] also to daughter Ann I leave to her according to her behavior . . . five shillings . . . My wife Martha and son John to be my Ex^s . . . this Eighth day of Decemb^r 1745

Witnesseth                         John Poston
John Devor
Marth Dun (her mark)

prov^d 8th June 1747 by both witnesses.^8,1

John Poston died between 9 December 1745 and 7 June 1747 likely in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.⁸

His estate was probated 8 June 1747 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsyvania, and letters of administration were granted to Martha Poston and John Poston. An inventory was filed 30 Jun 1747.⁸

John Poston was born circa 1723 likely in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (based on estimated marriage date.) He was the son of John Poston and Martha [-?-].¹

John Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his son and executor 8 December 1745 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.^2,1

John was married perhaps in 1746.^3,4

He paid taxes in various years from 1747 until 1764 in West Fallowfield, in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. The land was clearly that which his father had given him in his will of 1745, probated in 1747.⁵

John Poston was listed in the 1753 taxables in West Fallowfield, in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. He was not listed as a land-owner in the 1774 taxables.⁶

John paid taxes in 1765 and 1766 in West Fallowfield, in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. He was taxed on 250 acres, two horses, three cattle and six sheep in 1765 and 150 acres, two horses and three cattle in 1766.^5,7

John Poston and wife Margaret of West Fallowfield sold land in West Fallowfield to James Smith in 1766 [Deed Book A-3, page 187, FHL microfilm 554,995].³

John Poston was named in the will of William Baldridge as his son[-in-law] 9 January 1767 in Lancaster Co, Province of Pennsylvania.⁴

John Poston was living in the Davidson Creek area of Rowan County, Province of North Carolina by 15 Nov 1769; his name was listed in court minutes describing road overseers and he was noted as being from Fallowfield Township in Chester County. The Davidson Creek area is now in the southwest corner of Iredell County, which was split from Rowan County in 1788. The source Carolina Cradle has extensive information on families from Lancaster and Chester Counties, as well as Maryland and Delaware, migrating to central North Carolina between the Catawba and Yadkin Rivers.^8,9

Joe Mobley in his book The Way We Lived in North Carolina has given a clear reasoning of the migration of families from Pennsylvania to the Carolinas: "Most of the early Scotch-Irish arrivals in America landed at Philadelphia and set up farms in Pennsylvania and Maryland. As these lands filled, some had to take up land in Virginia. In addition, the Scotch-Irish soon encountered competition from German immigrants (who, coming from 'Deutschland,' were incorrectly labeled as 'Pennsylvania Dutch'). Indeed, wrote one English observer, the Scotch-Irish, 'not succeeding so well in Pennsylvania as the more frugal and industrious Germans, sell their lands in that province to the latter, and take up new ground in the remote counties in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. Many of the Scotch-Irish who moved to North Carolina were actually the younger children of immigrants who had settled land in Pennsylvania in earlier years. By the 1730s there was simply not enough land to go around; by 1735 the Scotch-Irish had begun entering North Carolina in significant numbers. They would continue to do so until the American Revolution."
The Poston family and others in Chester County and nearby Cecil County, Maryland [see source on Nottingham Lots], had only to travel a few miles north to join the Great Wagon Road, extending from Philadelphia to Lancaster and south through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. By the time the Poston family journeyed to Rowan County in the late 1760s, the migration had been proceeding for almost 30 years and settlements in Virginia were becoming crowded. But traveling a bit further to North Carolina on the Wagon Road, which extended to the Salisbury area by the time the Poston family migrated, led to less crowded land [settlement stated in the late 1740s]. See the Great Wagon Road images.^10,11

On 4 Feb 1773 John Poston was appointed as one of the road overseers "from Davidsons Creek to Beaty's Ford and from Nathaniel Ewings to Oliphants Road."¹²

John Poston witnessed the marriage license of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge 24 April 1782 in Iredell Co, Province of North Carolina.¹³

On 8 Feb 1783 Jno Poston Sr was named as a juror for the March term of the Superior Court of Rowan County.¹⁴

John left a will 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina, wherein his son Robert received the north one-half of John's tract of 640 acres beginning at the line of Joseph McEwins and running down the river. Son John received the south half of the 640 acres beginning at the line of John McConols. Witnesses were James McEwin, Joseph McEwin and Robert Rankin.¹⁵

John Poston died between 1 September 1784 and 7 February 1785 likely in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.

His will was proved 8 February 1785 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina, where Robert Poston and James Wilson were named as executors.¹⁶

John Poston was born between 1790 and 1794.^5,6 He was the son of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

John married Mable Patterson.⁷

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Iredell Co, North Carolina, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Poston: two males <5, one male 5-10, one male 15-20, one male 30-40 (John), one female 30-40 and one female 70-80 (most likely John's mother, Sarah.)²

John Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her son and executor 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 14 August 1850. Household: John Poston (50), Mabel (54), Robert (24), Abel (22), and Rachel (11), where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $200. He owned 14 slaves as listed in the 1850 Slave Schedule.³

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 19 July 1860. Household: John Poston (63), Mabel (63), Rachel (18), and Rachel Putnam (19), where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $3,715 and personal property at $21,375. He owned 24 slaves as listed in the 1860 Slave Schedule.⁴

John Poston died 20 October 1862.⁸

John was buried in Poston Cemetery, Cleveland Co, North Carolina, (removed to Zion Baptist Cemetery in 2013 to make way for a bypass for Route 74.)⁸

John A B Poston was born 17 November 1794.² He was the son of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.²

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of John A B Poston: two males <10, one male 16-26 (John A B) and one female 16-26, with one person engaged in agriculture - enumerated next to Rabeca Poston (his mother.)¹

John F Poston was born between 1829 and 1830 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Poston and Mary McGuire.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Jefferson Co, Illinois, in the household of Mary McGuire, where he was a farmer.¹

John Robert Poston was born 10 October 1866 in North Carolina.^1,3,4 He was the son of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹ John Robert Poston appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; he worked on the farm.² He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; he was a grocer.³

John Robert Poston died 6 October 1923 at age 56.⁴

John was buried in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.⁴

Judith Poston was born 10 January 1758 in Charles Co, Maryland.²

Judith married Hatch Dent, son of Hatch Dent and Ann Chapman, 17 December 1778 in Trinity Parish, Charles Co, Province of Maryland.^3,4

She appeared on the 1800 federal census of Charles Co, Maryland, on census date 4 Aug 1800. Household of Judith Dent: two males <10, three females <10, one female 10-16, and one female 26-45 (Judith), with 13 slaves.¹

Judith Poston died 3 March 1814 likely in Charles Co, Maryland, at age 56.²

Judith was buried in Dent Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Dentsville, Charles Co, Maryland.²

Lucinda Poston was born 6 March 1801 in North Carolina.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.²

Lucinda married Elias Stines.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in the household of Elias Stines.¹

Mabel Poston was born in 1782 in Province of North Carolina.²

Mabel married James Paul Alley, son of Shadrick Alley and Mary Price, in 1813.¹

Mabel Poston died in 1847 in Kentucky.²

Mabel Poston was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

Mabel Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

Margret Poston was the daughter of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.¹

Margret Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his daughter 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.²

Martha Jane Poston was born 22 June 1787 in Province of North Carolina (tombstone record has 20 Jun 1787; one source suggests Rowan Co as birth place.)^3,4,5,1,6 She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.³

Martha married William Wilburn Alley, son of Shadrick Alley and Mary Price, 10 January 1811 in North Carolina (marriage location based on children's birth location; marriage performed by Alexander Torrance, Esq.)^3,5

Martha Jane Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.⁷

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Habersham Co, Georgia, in the household of William Wilburn Alley.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Habersham Co, Georgia, in the household of William Wilburn Alley.²

Martha Jane Poston died 15 May 1862 at age 74 (tombstone record has 13 May 1862.)^5,4,6

Martha was buried in Old Clarkesville Cemetery, Clarkesville, Habersham Co, Georgia.^4,6

Mary Poston was the daughter of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.¹

Mary Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his daughter 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.²

Mary T Poston was born between 1834 and 1835 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Poston and Mary McGuire.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Jefferson Co, Illinois, in the household of Mary McGuire.¹

Nancy Poston was born 9 April 1797.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Nancy married [-?-] Nicholas.¹

Peggy Poston was born 9 February 1782.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Polley Poston was born 30 August 1790.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Rachel Poston was born between 1838 and 1839 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Mable Patterson.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of John Poston.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of John Poston.²

Rebecca Poston was born 31 May 1783 in Province of North Carolina.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.²

Rebecca married James Bryson.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Gordon Co, Georgia, in the household of James Bryson.¹

Rebecca E Poston was born between 1842 and 1843 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Poston and Mary McGuire.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Jefferson Co, Illinois, in the household of Mary McGuire.¹

Robert Poston was born in 1755 likely in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Poston and Margaret Baldridge.² Robert and Sarah Cunningham obtained a marriage license 3 April 1776 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.^1,3,4,5

Robert Poston and William Vent provided bond in Rowan County for the marriage license of Robert and Sarah Cunningham on 3 April 1776. On the same day Robert provided bond with William for William's marriage license with Margaret Logan. Robert signed his name to both documents.⁵

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War when Robert Posten and John Poston were listed as men serving in the company of Capt James Houston and that they fought at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in June 1780 [near Lincolnton, at the time in the eastern part of Tryon County, which became today's Lincoln County].⁶

Robert Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his son and executor 31 August 1784 in Rowan Co, Province of North Carolina.⁷

On 10 Nov 1787 Robt Poston was named as one of the jurors for the next court session in Rowan County.⁸

On 5 Feb 1788 Robert Poston participated in a grand jury for Rowan County.⁹

Robert Poston died before August 1800 (did not appear with Sarah in 1800 census.)

Robert Poston was born 23 December 1789 in North Carolina.^5,6 He was the son of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.⁵

Robert married Rachel [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Robert Poston: three males <10, one male 26-45 (Robert), one female <10, and one female 16-26, with one person engaged in agriculture.¹

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Robert Poston: two males 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 30-40 (Robert), one female 5-10, one female 10-15, one female 15-20, and one female 30-40, residing in the third regiment or division of Buncombe County.²

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Rob Poston: one male <5, one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 40-50 (Rob), two females 5-10, two females 10-15, one female 15-20 and one female 30-40, residing in the Southern division with two people engaged in agriculture.³

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fannin Co, Georgia, enumerated 29 July 1860. Household: Robert Patton[sic] (70), Rachael (70), Eliza (35), and George (14), residing militia district 844, Stock Hill post office, where Robert was a farm hand with personal property valued at $200 and could not read or write.⁴

In the 1870 census mortality schedule for Fannin County, Georgia, Robert Poston was noted as age 89, born in North Carolina, worked as a farmer and "died from cold."⁶

Robert Poston died in April 1870 in Fannin Co, Georgia, at age 80.⁶

Robert Poston was born circa 1720 (based on being at least age 21 in 1742 land transaction.) He was the son of John Poston and Martha [-?-].¹

On 20 April 1735 a tract of land in Fallowfield Township, Chester County was warranted to William Adams; it was surveyed on 15 October 1735. The warrant and survey became void because Adams did not comply with the conditions of the warrant. On 24 December 1742 Robert Poston made application for a warrant for this land. The tract adjoined land of widow Clayton, Nicholas Jones, Thomas Dill, John Salkold, and William Adams and contained 248 acres [the description of the metes and bounds is contained in the source]. Poston paid the price of 38 pounds, 8 shillings, and 8 pence. Witnessed by George Thomas, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania on 6 January 1742/43 - recorded 24 February 1742/43.²

Robert Poston was issued a warrant 24 December 1742 for approximately 200 acres in Fallowfield, Chester County, Pennsylvania [at the time Fallowfield was a large township, later divided into West Fallowfield and East Fallowfield]. The warrant was returned 5 January 1742/3 with 248 actual acres. Robert was the patentee [patent information contained in Commission Book A-1, page 319]. Surveyed on 20 April 1736 by warrant of 15 October 1735.^3,4,2

It is possible that the Robert Poston who owned land in Fallowfield Township in the 1740s is not the same Robert Poston who lived and died in Oxford Township a few years later. However, at this point I've placed the events together with the same person and have made the further assumption in this database that Robert is the son of John Poston; it's possible that the earlier Robert is a brother of John and the later Robert is, in fact, the son - but this needs more research.

Robert Poston was named in the will of John Poston as his eldest son 8 December 1745 in Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.^5,1

Robert Poston paid taxes as a householder in 1764, 1765 (70 acres, two horses, two cattle, four sheep, and one slave) and 1766 (90 acres, two horses, two cattle, and five sheep) in in Oxford Township, Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.^6,7

Robert Poston of Oxford Township was listed as the purchaser of property in a court case of Kennedy V. Dickey in Oxford Township in August 1766 [Docket 1760-1766, page 19, court docket 4200.002].⁸

Robert paid taxes as a householder in 1767 (144 acres, two horses, three cattle, and five sheep); 1768 (90 acres, two horses, two cattle, and five sheep); 1769 (60 acres, two horses and one cattle); 1771 (100 acres, one horse and two cattle) in in Oxford Township, Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania.⁹

Robert paid taxes as a landholder in 1770 (80 acres), 1772 (30 acres), 1775 (100 acres), and 1778 in in Oxford Township, Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. He was noted as a single man in 1770 and 1772 but not in 1775 or 1778 - unsure of accuracy of this and need to examine original records.⁶

Robert Poston was listed as a landowner in Oxford Township of Chester County in 1774 but was not listed in the taxables of 1754.^10,6

Robert Poston of Oxford Township sold land to Robert Campbell in Oxford Township in 1774 [Deed Book V, page 155, FHL microfilm 20,861].¹¹

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War. He was named as serving in the Third Pennsylvania, February 1779; discharged 21 December 1780; re-enlisted in the Sixth Pennsylvania in 1781.¹²

He was listed in the 1780 tax ratables for in Oxford Township, Chester Co, Province of Pennsylvania. He was taxed on 150 acres; no horses, cattle or sheep; and one servant.¹³

Robert Poston died before 5 May 1784.¹⁴

He died intestate and a bond of administration was filed in Chester County on 5 May 1784 for the estate of Robert Poston. Eliphalet Whitaker, Thomas Whitesides and David Hayes were surities and Whitaker was the administrator of the estate, having until 5 May 1785 to complete the accounting of the estate. Whiteside and Hayes were both landowners in Oxford Township in 1774. An inventory was filed 28 May 1784 and an accounting was filed 7 Nov 1785.^14,10

An unnamed Poston paid taxes in 1785 and, similarly, in 1787 and 1788 in in Chester Co, Pennsylvania. This may have been for the estate of Robert Poston - need to examine original records.⁶

On 3 July 1806, Governor Thomas McKean of Pennsylvania received information on Robert Poston: "Information from Samuel Cochran, was received the Governor, of an Escheat happening to the commonwealth, by the death of a certain Robert Poston, intestate, without heirs or known kindred; seized at the time of his death, of a tract of land in Oxford township, Chester county, containing one hundred and fifty acres, or thereabouts; which information was duly filed." [Note: Escheat is a common law doctrine which transfers the property of a person who dies without heirs to the crown or state. It serves to ensure that property is not left in "limbo" without recognized ownership]. This lack of family is supported by the witnesses in Robert's will being neighbors, not family. It further suggests that his relations had moved from Chester County.¹⁵

Robert Poston was born 4 February 1825 in Cleveland Co, North Carolina.⁶ He was the son of John Poston and Mable Patterson.⁶

See the attached image for a short biography of Robert.⁶

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of John Poston, where he was a Baptist clergyman.¹

Robert married Julia London 17 August 1854.⁶

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 19 July 1860. Household: Robert Poston (35), Julia (24), Forman H (5), Charly G (2), and Sarah H (9/12), where Robert was a Baptist minister with personal property valued at $1,400. He owned one male slave, age 10, as listed in the 1860 Slave Schedule.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 25 July 1870. Household: Robert Poston (45), Julie (34), Frank H (15), Charles Z (13), Sallie H (10), Allice (6), John (2), Corea L (8/12 Feb), Peggy Andrews (domes serv - 55), and Martha Wiley (domes serv - 16), residing in Township 6, Shelby post office, where Robert was a Baptist preacher who owned real estate valued at $1,300 and personal property at $800. He was enumerated next to his brother Abel.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 21 June 1880. Household: Robert Poston (55), Julia (wif - 46), Alice Sal (dau - 16), Jno Robt (son - 14), Cora Lee (dau - 12), Jas Ander (son - 9), Aba Docia (dau - 5), and Bessie Lily (dau - 3/12 Feb), residing in Shelby where Robert was a minister & farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, enumerated 29 June 1900. Household: Robert Poston (75), Julia (wif - 63), John (son - 32), Bessie (dau - 19), and J Anderson (son - 38), residing in Township 6 where Robert was a minister of the gospel.⁵

Robert Poston died 20 May 1901 at age 76.⁷

Robert was buried in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co, North Carolina.⁷

Ruth Poston was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

Ruth Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

Salley Poston was born 15 January 1788.¹ She was the daughter of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.¹

Sarah Poston was the daughter of Robert Poston and Sarah Cunningham.¹

Sarah Poston was named in the will of Sarah Cunningham as her daughter 9 May 1831 in Iredell Co, North Carolina.¹

Sarah A Poston was born in December 1833 in North Carolina.^2,4 She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Rachel [-?-].²

Sarah married William B Cutcher.^2,4

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Union Co, Georgia, in the household of William B Cutcher.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Union Co, Georgia, in the household of William B Cutcher.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Union Co, Georgia, in the household of William B Cutcher.³ Sarah A Poston appeared on the 1900 federal census of Union Co, Georgia, in the household of William B Cutcher; seven of her 14 children were alive in 1900.⁴

Sarah H Poston was born in September 1859 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Poston and Julia London.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cleveland Co, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Poston.²

William Poston was born 14 August 1809.² He was the son of John Poston and Rebecca Baldridge.²

William married Mary McGuire.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Jefferson Co, Illinois, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of W^m Poston: one male 5-10, one male 30-40 (W^m), two females <5, one female 5-10, one female 10-15 and one female 30-40.¹

William Poston died between 1843 and 1850 (death before 1850 census.)

William Posten was an insolvent debtor in a court action February 1798, Chester County [Docket 16, page 16, Appearance Docket (4200.003)] and at the May term 1798, Chester County [Docket 16, pages 32 and 34, Appearance Docket (4200.003)].¹

William Poston was the subject of a petition as an insolvent debtor in 1798 in Chester County.²

Eola married Augustus Allen Young, son of Chapley Wilburn Young and Sarah W Andrews, in 1904.¹

Horace E Potter was born in 1858.²

Horace married Iza E Ware, daughter of Isaiah Clutch "Doc" Ware and Mary H Gallion, between 1886 and 1887.^1,3

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Clay Co, Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1900. Household: Horace C Potter (41), Iza E (wif - 33), Rayburn (son - 7), Mary I (dau - 4), Stoy E Ware (bil - 31), and Pearl J Norris (boarder - 20), residing in Mulberry Township, Clifton city, where Horace C was a physician who owned his home free of mortgage.¹

Horace E Potter died in 1934.²

Horace was buried in Clifton IOOF Cemetery, Clifton, Washington Co, Kansas.²

Mary I Potter was born in March 1896 in Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Horace E Potter and Iza E Ware.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Clay Co, Kansas, in her parent's household.¹

Mattie Potter was born in 1886.²

Mattie married Robert William Higdon between 1905 and 1906.¹

Mattie Potter died in 1919.²

Mattie was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.²

Rayburn S Potter was born in February 1893 in Kansas.^1,2 He was the son of Horace E Potter and Iza E Ware.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Clay Co, Kansas, in his parent's household.¹

Rayburn married Freda Rebecca [-?-].²

Rayburn S Potter died 11 October 1972 in Deschutes Co, Oregon, at age 79.^3,2

Rayburn was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Bend, Deschutes Co, Oregon.³

Sarah married Samuel Spicer, son of Thomas Spicer and Abigail Davenport, between 1752 and 1777.¹

She was of Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹

Albert S Powell was born in October 1880 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Alexander Y Powell and Martha Emma [-?-].¹ Albert S Powell appeared on the 1900 federal census of Floyd Co, Georgia, in the household of Oliver Conrad Powell, his brother he was a weaver in a cotton mill.¹

Alexander Y Powell was born between 1829 and 1830 in Tennessee.² He was the son of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household, where he worked as a farmer.²

Alexander married first Julia A [-?-].³

Alexander Y Powell was named in the will of Thomas Powell as his son 20 August 1854 in Chattooga Co, Georgia.^1,6

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 28 July 1860. Household: A Y Powell (30), Julia A (26), Mary E (5), Ida L (3), James T (2), Henry A W (1), and Isabel (71), residing in Chattooga Valley where he was a farm laborer.³

Alexander married second Martha Emma [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 23 June 1870. Household: Alx Powell (39), Martha (24), Mary E (16), Ida L (14), James T (12), Henry (10), Julia E (8), William (6), and Charles C (3), residing in the Trion Factory district where he "keeps saw mill."⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 8 June 1880. Household: Alexander Powell (48), Martha E (wif - 35), Henry A (son - 20), Julia I (dau - 19), William A (son - 15), Charles C (son - 12), Oliver C (son - 6), and Martha E (dau - 2), residing in Trion district 870 where Alexander worked in a cotton mill.⁵

Charles C Powell was born between 1866 and 1867 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Alexander Y Powell and Julia A [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.¹ Charles C Powell appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household; worked in a cotton mill.²

Cicero M Powell was born in April 1873 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas A Powell and Elizabeth C [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹ Cicero M Powell appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; he worked on the farm.²

Clara R "Carrie" Powell was born in October 1871 in Alabama.^2,4 She was the daughter of Thomas A Powell and Elizabeth C [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

Clara married Middleton M Allen between 1891 and 1892.² Clara R "Carrie" Powell appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Middleton M Allen; all four of her children were alive in 1900.² Clara R "Carrie" Powell appeared on the 1910 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Middleton M Allen; all six of her children were alive in 1910.³

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Middleton M Allen.⁴

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Middleton M Allen.⁵

Clara R "Carrie" Powell died 15 May 1955 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, at age 83 (certificate 10248.)⁶

Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Powell was born 19 October 1928 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Oliver Carlton Powell and Rilla Morris.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Shelby Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Her Social Security Number was 422-36-8249, issued before 1951 in Alabama.³

Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Powell died 28 April 2009 at age 80 (last residence was Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee.)³

Elva S Powell was born between 1814 and 1815 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-].²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

Elva S Powell died before 20 August 1854 (not named in father's will.)^3,2

Eunice Julia Powell was born in May 1890 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of James T Powell and [-?-] [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, in her father's household.¹ Eunice Julia Powell appeared on the 1910 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, in her father's household; she was a stenographer in a dry goods store.²

Frances B "Fannie" Powell was born between 1914 and 1915 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Conrad Powell and Annie Leslie Price.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Craighead Co, Arkansas, in her father's household.¹

They appeared on the 1930 federal census of Drew Co, Arkansas, enumerated 4 April 1930. Francis and Martha appeared together as inmates at the Presbyterian Orphanage, Vera Lloyd Home, in Marion Township.²

George Oden Powell was born 12 December 1868.¹

George married Maude M Ellmore, daughter of John W Ellmore and Malinda P Houser.¹

George Oden Powell died 15 February 1947 at age 78.¹

George was buried 17 February 1947 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Harry C Powell was born in March 1888 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of James T Powell and [-?-] [-?-].¹ Harry C Powell appeared on the 1900 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, in his father's household; he was a weaver in a cotton mill.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, in his father's household; he was a mail clerk in the post office.²

Harry married Frances [-?-].³

Harry registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Jacksonville, Duval Co, Florida, where he lived at 2135 Dancy Terrace [Redell St] and worked as a clerk in the Jacksonville post office. He stated he had a dependent wife and was a Lieutenant in the infantry - Alabama National Guard. He was of medium height, medium build, had grey eyes and light hair.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Duval Co, Florida, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: Harry C Powell (31) and Francis (wif - 31), residing at 114 Louise Street, Jacksonville where he was superintendent at the post office.³

Henry A W Powell was born between 1858 and 1859 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Alexander Y Powell and Julia A [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.² Henry A W Powell appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household; worked in a cotton mill.³

Ida L Powell was born in September 1856 in Georgia.⁶ She was the daughter of Alexander Y Powell and Julia A [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her father's household.²

Ida married John W Robinson between 1873 and 1874.⁶

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of John W Robinson.³ Ida L Powell appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of John W Robinson; all five of her children were alive in 1900.⁴ Ida L Powell appeared on the 1910 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of John W Robinson; nine of her 13 children were alive in 1910.⁵

Irene L Powell was born in January 1897 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Oliver Conrad Powell and Annie C [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Floyd Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

James T Powell was born between 1857 and 1858 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Alexander Y Powell and Julia A [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.² James T Powell appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of John W Robinson, his brother-in-law; he worked in a cotton mill.³

James married first [-?-] [-?-].⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, enumerated 8 June 1900. Household: James Powell (42), Victoria L (son - 15), Harry C (son - 12), Julia (dau - 10), Willie Reed (sil - 30), Arthur J Hughey[?] (neph - 10), Laura Hughey[?] (niec - 8), and Paul R Hughey[?] (neph - 5), residing at 1403 Mulberry Street, Anniston where he worked in a cotton mill.⁴

James married second Amanda L [-?-] between 1902 and 1903.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, enumerated 21 April 1910. Household: James T Powell (51), Amanda L (wif - 39), Victor L (son - 25), Harry C (son - 22), Eunice J (dau - 19), Minnie L (dau - 6), and Naomee (dau - 4), residing at 1403 Pine Avenue, Anniston where James was an overseer in a cotton mill.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Calhoun Co, Alabama, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: James T Powell (61), Mrs James T (wif - 48), Minnie Lee (dau - 15), and Naomi (dau - 13), residing at 1403 Mulberry Street, Anniston where he was an overseer for a manufacturing company.⁶

James T Powell died in December 1927 in Calhoun Co, Alabama.⁷

Jane A Powell was born circa 1827 (estimate based on marriage age of 20-25 and birth dates of siblings.) She was the daughter of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-].¹

Jane married Wilson Glenn Simmons, son of Jesse Simmons, 23 October 1850 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (married by Wm Farnbrough, MG.)^2,3

Jane A Powell was named in the will of Thomas Powell as his daughter 20 August 1854 in Chattooga Co, Georgia.^1,4

Jane A Powell died in May 1857 likely in Chattooga Co, Georgia.⁵

John S Powell was born between 1846 and 1847 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of William F Powell and Martha A Simmons.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.² John S Powell appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.³

John married Sarah V [-?-].⁵

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 1 June 1880. Household: John S Powell (33), Sarah V (wif - 35), Mary Larmer (serv - 11), and George Pryor (boarder - 56), residing in Summerville where John was a mail carrier.⁴

Julia E Powell was born between 1861 and 1862 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Y Powell and Julia A [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her father's household.¹ Julia E Powell appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her father's household; worked in a cotton mill.²

Julia I Powell was born between 1850 and 1851 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William F Powell and Martha A Simmons.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her mother's household.³