Jefferson George and Mary Elizabeth Young of Cherokee Co, NC

Note: The George family is fully documented in the author's book "George Family History" now available. Click link for details. On the current web pages I am only presenting the most interesting documentation. There is a great deal more available that is not included here. Most of the available source documentation is in the book mentioned above. There are also many acknowledgments to be made. The book contains them all. Some are listed here.

Jefferson George was born 30 Nov 1836 in Blount Co, TN. Jefferson is a proven son of Charles Noden George and Celia Smith. He was listed in their family bible (in possession of Charles Jefferson George of Midland, TX) as Jefferson George born in the year of our Lord Nov 30th day A.D. 1836.

Jefferson George was apparently home with his parents for the 1840 census in Blount Co, TN. In the 1840's, the family left Blount County for neighboring Monroe Co, TN. Jefferson was home with his parents for the 1850 census in Monroe Co, TN.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

In the 1850's, most of this family moved to neighboring Cherokee Co, NC and settled in the Tulula Creek area (now Graham County). However, it seems that Jefferson didn't go with them, or if he did, he didn't remain long.

I did not find Jefferson on the 1860 census, though his parents were in Cherokee Co, NC, as were his brothers and sisters, except for Elizabeth who was still in Tennessee.

For the Civil War, Jefferson George enlisted on 1 Jun 1861 in Cherokee Co, NC. He joined Company D, 25th Regiment, North Carolina Troops as a Private. He was listed as age 24, born Blount Co, TN, and a resident of Cherokee Co, NC or Knoxville, TN, and his occupation was Farmer. He was promoted to Sergeant on 14 Oct 1861, but was reduced back to Private by March/April 1862. He was captured at Petersburg, VA on 30 Jul 1864. He was confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, until transferred to Elmira, NY on 8 Aug 1864. He was released 3 Jul 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Jefferson George married Mary Elizabeth Young on 17 Oct 1865 in Cherokee Co, NC. This marriage wasn't recorded in the public records, but it is found in the Charles Noden George family bible, though the year is illegible. Mary is a daughter of Joseph Tarply Young and his wife Mira V. McFalls (or Mira V. Ledford). Her maiden name is given two different ways in various sources, and I am not sure which is correct, whether McFalls or Ledford. Both names are well known in Yancey Co, NC where her parents originated.

Jefferson George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC for the years 1866, and 1867. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Jefferson George paid taxes in Macon Co, NC beginning in 1868. I have not checked Macon County records to see if he had deeds or other records there. His Cherokee (later Graham) Co, NC Land was on the borderline with Macon (later Swain) County, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Jefferson George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC and Macon Co, NC for the year 1869. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 20 Oct 1869 Jefferson George witnessed a deed from James H. Wiggins and wife Polly Elvira Wiggins to C. N. George (his father), for 50 acres on Tulula Creek. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 12 page 416).

Jefferson George was living in Macon Co, NC for the 1870 census, with his widowed mother residing with him. Although they were in Macon Co, NC, they were very close by the rest of the family, only a couple of miles away.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

Jefferson George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC and Macon Co, NC for the year 1870. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1870, several deeds were made among the heirs of both Washington George and Charles Noden George. Jefferson was named in most of these.

On 30 Mar 1870 an agreement was made among the heirs of Washington George, deceased, and C. N. George, deceased, to equally divide all their property amongst them. It was signed by Celia George (widow of Charles N. George), and Jefferson George, John Harrison and wife Elizabeth Harrison, Payton Colvard and wife Louisa Colvard, Charles L. White, Rachel B. George, (guardian of James George, Charles George, Nancy E. George an Jefferson George, infant heirs of Lafayette George, deceased). Witnesses to the deed were James M. Phillips and Reuben Carver. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 100).

On 6 May 1870 C. L. White of Richview, Washington Co, IL appointed Jefferson George of Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC to be his true and lawful attorney to settle up the estate of C. N. George, deceased. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 19 page 327).

On 1 Aug 1870 Celia George, of Macon Co, NC, sold her interest in the 51 acres formerly belonging to Washington George, to her son Jefferson George for $100. Witness was Joseph T. Young (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 197).

On 1 Aug 1870, Celia George, Jefferson George, R. B. George (Rachel), all of Cherokee Co, NC, and John Harrison and wife Elizabeth of Monroe Co, TN, and C. L. White of Washington Co, IL sold 45 acres of their inherited land to P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa (George) Colvard. This was signed by each of them, except for C. L. White, who presumably was home in Illinois, his signature was by Jefferson George, as his agent. "M. E. George" also signed, this was Jefferson's wife. Joseph T. Young was the witness. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 198)

Also on 1 Aug 1870, Celia George, Jefferson George, P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa, all of Cherokee Co, NC; and C. L. White of Washington Co, IL; sold land (acreage?) to John Harrison and wife Elizabeth of Monroe Co, TN. Rachel wasn't named, but she signed the deed with the rest. "M. E. George" (Jefferson's wife) also signed. Joseph T. Young was witness. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 202)

Again on 1 Aug 1870, some of the land was divided. Jefferson George, R. B. George (Rachel), P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa, of Cherokee Co, NC, and John Harrison and wife Elizabeth of Monroe Co, TN and C. L. White of Washington Co, IL sold 51 acres to Celia George for $400. Joseph T. Young was the witness. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 205)

Again on 1 Aug 1870, R. B. George (Rachel), Celia George, P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa Colvard of Cherokee Co, NC; John Harrison and wife Elizabeth of Monroe Co, TN and C. L. White of Washington Co, IL sold Jefferson George 51 acres. Joseph T. Young was the witness. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 209).

Again on 1 Aug 1870 Celia George, Jefferson George, P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa Colvard, of Cherokee Co, NC, and John Harrison and wife Elizabeth of Monroe Co, TN and C. L. White of Washington Co, IL sold 79 acres to Rachel B. George. Witness was Joseph T. Young. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 212).

Again on 1 Aug 1870 R. B. George (Rachel), Celia George, Jefferson George, P. S. Colvard and wife Louisa of Cherokee Co, NC; sold 153 acres to C. L. White of Washington Co, IL for $400. Joseph T. Young was the witness. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 216).

On 31 Oct 1870 John Harrison and wife Elizabeth Harrison of Monroe Co, TN, sold 69 acres to Jefferson George of Macon Co, NC. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 222)

On 14 Dec 1870 Jefferson George and wife M. E. George of Macon Co, NC sold Rachel (R. B. George) a tract of land formerly belonging to Washington George. I didn't note the acreage, but the land was called the "Joseph Sherrill lands". (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 13 page 224 and also recorded in Graham Co, NC Deed Book D page 178 which lists Jefferson as of Monroe Co, TN).

On 16 Dec 1870 C. L. White, and wife Belle White of Washington Co, IL sold their part of the inheritance from C. N. George to Jefferson George "of Graham Co, NC" for $380. (Graham Co, NC Deed Book A page 358).

Jefferson George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Cheoah Township, and Swain Co, NC, Welch's Township, for the year 1871. The section of Macon Co, NC where he lived, might have became Swain County in 1871. Welch's Township was dissolved at the same time, and became Nantahala Township, but it was so listed on the tax receipt. His subsequent tax receipts show him in Macon Co, NC, so perhaps the county line was unsure at this time, and they thought he was in Swain. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1872, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for himself and for his brother-in-law John Harrison and nephew C. L. White. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1873, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for himself and for his brother-in-law John Harrison and nephew C. L. White. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1874, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for himself and for his brother-in-law John Harrison and nephew C. L. White. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 1 Feb 1874 Jeff George and wife M. E. George sold some property to P. S. Colvard. (Graham Co, NC Deed Book A page 26).

On 11 Mar 1874 Jefferson George and wife Mary George of Macon Co, NC, sold land to Rachel B. Cooper of Graham Co, NC. The land was described as "where she now lives" being known as the land of C. L. White, as heired from Washington George. (Graham Co, NC Deed Book D page 181)

In 1875, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for himself and for his brother-in-law John Harrison and nephew C. L. White. He also paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC and Macon Co, NC (perhaps his "Swain County" entry from before was due to a faulty county line). (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1876, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for himself and for his brother-in-law John Harrison and nephew C. L. White. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 5 Oct 1876 Stephen Porter and wife E. L. Porter sold Jefferson George of Macon Co, NC, 50 acres, for $500. Witness was J. Reid. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 15 page 448).

On 10 Nov 1876 Jeff George and Mary George, of Macon Co, NC sold land in Graham Co, NC to P. S. Colvard for $350, described as formerly belonging to C. L. White. (Graham Co, NC Deed Book A page 196).

Apparently, Jefferson and family left Macon Co, NC between 1876 and 1878 and settled in the Peachtree area of Cherokee Co, NC. The 1877 tax receipts show him paying for his brother-in-law John Harrison, but not for himself.

In 1877, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC, Cheoah Township (Graham County was created the same year from Cherokee County), for his brother-in-law John Harrison. He also paid taxes in Cherokee and Macon Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1878, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham, Cherokee and Macon Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 20 Apr 1878 James M. Whitaker and wife Elizabeth Ann Whitaiker of Cherokee Co, NC, sold Jefferson George of Cherokee Co, NC, 16 acres on Valley River. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 16 page 92).

In 1879, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham Co, NC. He also paid for his brother-in-law John Harrison. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Jefferson George and family were listed on the 1880 census in Cherokee Co, NC, in Valleytown Township. Jefferson's widowed mother was still residing with them.

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

In 1880, Jeff George paid taxes in Cherokee and Macon Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 14 May 1880 M. L. Brittain and wife Catherine Brittain, and David Hennesa, Trustee for Catherine Brittain, all of Cherokee Co, NC sold 17 and 2/5 acres to Jefferson George. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 16 page 514).

On 17 May 1880 Perry Dickenson, Charles J. Mclung, James D. Cowan, and Frank H. McClung, all of Knox Co, TN, sold Jefferson George 100 acres. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 18 page 405).

On 7 Dec 1880 Jefferson George and wife M. E. George sold a 50 acre and 60 acre tract of land to Eli Ingram. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 17 page 313).

On 1 Dec 1881 Jesse White and wife Isabella White, of Cherokee Co, NC sold 1/3 acre on Peachtree creek to Jefferson George. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 17 page 330).

In 1882, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham, Cherokee and Macon Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 6 Mar 1882 James C. Axley and wife Harriet E. Axley of Cherokee Co, NC, sold Jefferson George 100 acres in Peachtree District. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 17 page 464).

On 1 Jun 1882 Jefferson George sold land to Eli Ingram and wife Mary Ingram of the Indian Territory (Oklahoma). The deed was signed by Jefferson George and by D. L. Whitaker for Eli and Mary Ingram. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 18 page 16).

In 1883, Jeff George paid taxes in Macon, Cherokee and Graham Co, NC. His Graham Co, NC entry listed him as "Jeff George Sen", using Senior to distinguish himself from his nephew Thomas Jefferson George (1862) who also went by "Jeff", and who came of age that year. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

In 1884, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham, Cherokee and Macon Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 19 May 1884 Samuel C. Wright and wife Mary A. Wright of Cherokee Co, NC sold Jefferson George 25 acres. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 18 page 563).

On 3 Oct 1884 Jefferson George and wife M. E. George sold M. L. Brittain 78 acres in Peachtree District. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 19 page 300).

In 1885, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham and Cherokee Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 11 Mar 1885 M. L. Brittain and wife Sarah C. Brittain sold Jefferson George land for $4 (I didn't get acreage). (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 19 page 303).

In 1886, Jeff George paid taxes in Graham and Cherokee Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 20 Feb 1886 Jefferson George and wife Mary E. George of Cherokee Co, NC sold land in Graham Co, NC to A. H. Campbell of Swain Co, NC, for land on Tulula Creek, for $1050. (Graham Co, NC Deed Book D page 733).

On 31 Aug 1886 Jefferson George and wife M. E. George, heirs of J. T. Young, deceased, for $1 to Maria Young, widow of J. T. Young, "for purpose of avoiding litigation all land on which Maria now lives". (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 29 page 220).

In 1887, Jeff George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Jefferson George died on 6 Jun 1887 in Cherokee Co, NC. He is buried at Peachtree Cemetery.

Jeff George, deceased, was listed as having taxes paid in Graham Co, NC for years 1888 and 1891. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Mary E. George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Murphy Township for the years 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896, and 1897. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 19 Jun 1897, Mary E. George and heirs of Cherokee Co, NC sold 3 acres to M. L. Brittain and heirs for $2. The deed was signed by Mrs. Mary George, Ida E. George of San Joaquin Co, CA, Lula Wright of San Joaquin Co, CA, J. R. George, C. L. George and Cross George. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 30 page 112).

Mary E. George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Murphy Township for the years 1898 and 1899. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Mary George and some of her children were listed on the 1900 census in Cherokee Co, NC in Murphy Township.

Mary E. George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Murphy Township for the years 1900 and 1901 (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

Mary and family moved to Day County, Oklahoma before 1903. (Note, "Day" County was renamed "Roger Mills" County in 1908).

On 30 Jun 1903 Mary E. George, James R. George, Charles L. George and wife Dora George, all of Day Co, OK, and William C. George of Contra Costa Co, CA and to Iowa E. Thwing of Ramsey Co, ND, sold two tracts of land, 150 acres and 100 acres, to William Brittain of Cherokee Co, NC. Witnesses were J. N. Brown and Charles L. Thwing. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 38 page 443).

I don't have Mary on the 1910 census, she was probably still in Oklahoma or elsewhere with one of her children. She moved back to Cherokee Co, NC by 1914 and remained a number of years.

On 8 Oct 1914 W. N. Cooper and T. J. Cooper, of Buncombe Co, NC, executors of J. W. Cooper, deceased, sold Mary E. George 207 acres on Scoa Creek for $1500. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 65 page 51)

Mary E. George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Valleytown Township for the year 1915. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

On 21 Jan 1916 W. L. Fain and wife F. L. Fain of the City of Atlanta, GA, and John E. Fain and wife Tammie L. Fain, and Jasper L. Fain of Cherokee Co, NC, sold Mary E. George of Cherokee Co, NC, 120 acres, for $1. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 67 page 166)

Also on 21 Jan 1916, Mary E. George, widow, of Cherokee Co, NC, sold John Fain, W. L. Fain and J. L. Fain, of Cherokee Co, NC, 150 acres for $1. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 67 page 395)

Mary E. George paid taxes in Cherokee Co, NC, Valleytown Township for the years 1917, and 1919. (Per tax receipts from C. J. George collection)

The following photo is of the old George home place at Peachtree, NC, taken in 1974 by C. J. "Jeff" George. He thinks it may be gone by now. I'll try to check on it next time I visit Cherokee County.

On 9 Sep 1919 T. J. Hill, Trustee, of Cherokee Co, NC, sold 114 acres to Mary E. George of Texas, for $10. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 71 page 548)

On 1 Oct 1919 Mary E. George, widow, of Cameron Co, TX sold 114 acres to G. W. Hall of Cherokee Co, NC for $3500. (Cherokee Co, NC Deed Book 73 page 73)

The above was the last record I found for Mary E. George in Cherokee Co, NC. She died on 31 Jul 1939 in Cameron Co, TX. She was blind for many years before her death.

There is much more that could be said about Jefferson and Mary, but I'll leave it at this for now. Be sure to read C. J. "Jeff" George's excellent article on this family. Click here to view it.

Children

Jefferson George and Mary Elizabeth Young had several children, all listed in the Charles Noden George Family Bible. They are also proven by the census records, and by a family history written in 1938, which was told by Mary E. George to her daughter Ida Thwing.

Charles Lafayette George was born 16 Jul 1866 in Cherokee Co, NC, or possibly in Macon Co, NC. He was home with his parents for the 1870 and 1880 census, and with his widowed mother in 1900.

On 14 Sep 1901, Charles George, age 30 of Peachtree, NC married Dora Waldroup age 21, also of Peachtree.

They moved to Day (later Roger Mills) County, Oklahoma before 1903. Charles died on 26 Dec 1935 in Roger Mills Co, OK. I don't have a death date for Dora. I haven't followed this family out of NC, so I have no additional data on them. I have a list of children for them, as shared by Jeff (Charles Jefferson) George.

Caroline Eleanor George was born 6 Feb 1869 in Cherokee Co, NC, or possibly in Macon Co, NC. She was home with her parents for the 1870 and 1880 census.

On 4 Jul 1888, William P. Brittain (or William R Brittain) married Ellen C. George in Cherokee Co, NC. They were married by Minister W. H. Baker.

Ellen George Brittain died on 7 Jun 1890 in Cherokee Co, NC. Her husband William P. Brittain died on 25 Aug 1938 in Cherokee Co, NC.

Iowa "Ida" Elizabeth George was born 16 Feb 1872 in Cherokee Co, NC. She was home with her parents for the 1880 census.

By 1897 Charles and Ida had moved to San Joaquin Co, California. By 1903 they had moved to Ramsey Co, North Dakota. At some point afterwards, they moved to Modesto, California, where Ida died on 13 Dec 1951. They had no children.

The following photo of Ida George is courtesy of C. J. "Jeff" George, taken in 1890.

Lula Mae George was born 7 Jun 1874 in Cherokee Co, NC. She was home with her parents for the 1880 census.

On 10 Jan 1896, Ored Leroy Wright, age 23 of Peachtree, NC, married Lula George, age 21, also of Peachtree, they were married in Cherokee Co, NC.

By 1897 they had moved to San Juaqin Co, California. Lula died on 27 Aug 1897 in Stockton, California. They had no children.

James Robinson George was born 24 Jan 1876 in Cherokee Co, NC. He was home with his parents in 1880.

I don't know where he was in 1900, as he wasn't with his widowed mother in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Margie Frances Millard on 6 Feb 1908, in Jack Co, TX. Jeff George, a grandson of James, sent me the following, in response to my comments above (6-21-2000):

James R. George died on 9 Jan 1980 at the amazing age of 103, just a few days shy of 104! Margie died 25 Dec 1980, both in Houston, TX.

Here is a photo of J. R. and wife Margie, taken in 1958 for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Thanks to Jeff George for sharing this.

Thomas Worth George was born 8 Jul 1878 in Cherokee Co, NC, and he died 5 Nov 1878 same place.

William Cross George was born 17 Mar 1881 in Cherokee Co, NC. He was home with his widowed mother for the 1900 census.

On 17 Mar 1915, W. C. George, age 33 of Andrews, married Ruby Padgett, age 23, in Cherokee Co, NC.

I believe that Nancy Lail Love told me that Cross George was a Teacher in Andrews, though I'm not sure what he taught.

Researcher List

Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):

1. Jefferson¹ George , born 30 Nov 1836 in Blount Co, TN; died 6 Jun 1887 in Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC, son of Charles Noden George and Celia Smith . He married on 17 Oct 1865 in Cherokee Co, NC Mary Elizabeth Young , born 12 Apr 1841 in Burke Co, NC; died 31 Jul 1939 in Cameron Co, TX; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of Joseph Tarply Young and Mira V Ledford .

Children of Jefferson George and Mary Elizabeth Young were as follows:

+ 2 i Charles Lafayette² George , born 16 Jul 1866 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 26 Dec 1935 in Rogers Mill Co, OK. He married Dora E Waldroup .

+ 3 ii Caroline Eleanor² George , born 6 Feb 1869 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 7 Jun 1890 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC. She married William P Brittain .

4 iii Iowa Elizabeth "Ida"² George , born 16 Feb 1872 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 13 Dec 1951 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA. She married on 12 Nov 1899 in Cherokee Co, NC Charles Lisle Thwing , born 1867/68 in WI; died aft 1920 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA.

5 iv Lula Mae² George , born 7 Jun 1874 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 27 Aug 1897 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co, CA. She married on 10 Jan 1896 in Cherokee Co, NC Ored Leroy Wright , born 1872/73 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1930 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co, CA, son of Samuel C Wright and Mary A (---) .

+ 6 v James Robinson "Bob"² George , born 24 Jan 1876 in Topton, Cherokee Co, NC; died 9 Jan 1980 in Houston, Harris Co, TX. He married Margie Frances Millard .

7 vi Thomas Worth² George , born 8 Jul 1878 in Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC; died 5 Nov 1878 in Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC.

+ 8 vii William Cross² George , born 17 Mar 1881 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 31 Dec 1958 in Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC. He married (1) Ruby Padgett ; (2) Ida J Thrasher .

Generation 2

2. Charles Lafayette² George (Jefferson¹), born 16 Jul 1866 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 26 Dec 1935 in Rogers Mill Co, OK. He married on 14 Sep 1901 in Cherokee Co, NC Dora E Waldroup , born 1 May 1883 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 19 Nov 1938 in Roger Mills Co, OK, daughter of Charles Waldroup and Nola (---) .

Children of Charles Lafayette George and Dora E Waldroup were as follows:

9 i William Jefferson "Jeff"³ George , born 11 Jun 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 24 Apr 1982 in Suwannee Co, FL.

10 ii Frank Jennings³ George , born 5 Nov 1903 in Roger Mills Co, OK; died in Allison, TX.

11 iii Leon Stanley³ George , born 13 Apr 1909 in Roger Mills Co, OK; died Nov 1976 in Portland, OR.

12 iv Ida Estelle³ George , born in Roger Mills Co, OK.

13 v James Hill "Bill"³ George , born in Roger Mills Co, OK.

14 vi Olin³ George , born in Roger Mills Co, OK.

3. Caroline Eleanor² George (Jefferson¹), born 6 Feb 1869 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 7 Jun 1890 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC. She married on 4 Jul 1888 in Cherokee Co, NC William P Brittain , born 15 Apr 1862 in Murphy, Cherokee Co, NC; died 25 Aug 1938 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC, son of Marcus L Brittain and Sarah Catherine (---) .

Children of Caroline Eleanor George and William P Brittain were as follows:

15 i Verdie Katherine³ Brittain , born 25 May 1889 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 23 Aug 1981 in Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Cem, Cherokee Co, NC.

6. James Robinson "Bob"² George (Jefferson¹), born 24 Jan 1876 in Topton, Cherokee Co, NC; died 9 Jan 1980 in Houston, Harris Co, TX. He married on 6 Feb 1908 Margie Frances Millard , born 8 Nov 1886 in Hillsboro, Hill Co, TX; died 25 Dec 1980 in Houston, Harris Co, TX, daughter of James Madison Millard and Elizabeth Crumley .

Children of James Robinson "Bob" George and Margie Frances Millard were as follows:

16 i Rex Millard³ George , born in Hamburg, OK.

17 ii Carol Virginia³ George , born in San Benito, Cameron Co, TX.

8. William Cross² George (Jefferson¹), born 17 Mar 1881 in Valleytown, Cherokee Co, NC; died 31 Dec 1958 in Andrews, Cherokee Co, NC. He married (1) on 17 Mar 1915 in Cherokee Co, NC Ruby Padgett , born 25 May 1891 in Macon Co, NC; died 6 Oct 1918 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of Elijah B Padgett and Elmina Stepp ; (2) in Cherokee Co, NC Ida J Thrasher , born 27 Jul 1902 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 4 Sep 1957 in Cherokee Co, NC; buried in Valleytown Cem, Cherokee Co, NC.

Children of William Cross George and Ruby Padgett were as follows:

18 i Max³ George , born abt 1916 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 9 Aug 1919 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA.

19 ii Henry D³ George , born in Cherokee Co, NC; died aft 1930 in Cherokee Co, NC.