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The author (Marty Grant) is a 5th Great Grandson of Jeffrey Graham and Fanny Eastridge. Special thanks to Sonya Anderson, Jerry Baker, Jim Brackett, Elaine Graham, Larry Graham, Melvern Graham, Kathryn Staley, Fran Tabor and others for shared research on the Graham-Grimes family. Throughout this page I'll mention two documents quite often, 1) 1905 court case Gilliland vs. Board of Education and 2) 1907 Estate Record of Albert Graham. These records reveal a great deal about the Jeffrey Graham family and some information about his brother Lewis' family, though not as much. The ethnicity of the Graham has been in question since the early 1800's. Arguments still ensue today. The early census takers (1820-1840) listed them as Free Persons of Color. On later censuses (1850, 1860, etc.) they were listed as either White or Mulatto, though never Black until the 1900 census, and generally White again after that. I don't know the actual ethnicity of the family except that they claimed to have Portuguese blood, while those that didn't like them claimed they were part African. (Both could be true of course as they are not mutually exclusive.) Update: DNA test results show a descendant of Lewis Graham, and one from Jeffrey Graham, match each other, and both are Haplogroup E3a which is an African group. This should put the question to rest. There is African ancestry in the Graham line. This doesn't preclude a Portuguese connection, of course, but it does show an irrefutable African connection. Jeffrey Graham was born 12 Aug 1784 [per tombstone] in North Carolina [per 1850 census]. He was probably born in Wilkes County [per 1905 case Gilliland vs. Board of Education] It isn't clear what his actual given name was. Records from his own lifetime list him as: Geoffrey, Jeffrey and Jeffry. His tombstone has Jefferson Graham, though I've found no official documents that ever listed him that way. Like many people of his surname, it sort of evolved from "Grimes" to "Graham" over time. Jeffrey's parents are unidentified. None of the records found for him, including the 1905 court case, name his parents, or give any strong clues to their identity. Testimony in the case shows that his family probably originated in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There were Grimes there early on. Jeffrey has a proven brother Lewis Graham (1789-1855), and two other proven siblings: Nancy Graham and John Graham, of whom nothing is known. By the time of the 1790 census, Jeffrey would have been just 5 or 6 years old. Only the heads of household were listed by name, so if Jeffrey were listed that year, he would be a number in the males under 16 column or possibly in the "Other" column (where free blacks and other mixed race persons were enumerated.) There were two Grimes households in Wilkes County in 1790: Moses Grimes and Boston Grimes. Both families were listed as white, and both had apparent sons under 16 (born ca 1774-1790). Jeffrey could be in one of these households, but there is no way to know for sure. There were other Grahams and Grimes in western NC in 1790, almost all of whom had at least one apparent son in the under 16 age group. There is also the possibility that Jeffrey wasn't from the western part of the state, but migrated there later on. There were about 50 Graham households and another 50 Grimes households in North Carolina in 1790, including those in the western part of the state. However, census analysis isn't useless. We know for a fact that Jeffrey (1784) had a brother Lewis (1789). That means that whatever 1790 census household they were in would have to have at least two boys under 16. Both of those already mentioned fit the bill. Other possible matches: Lincoln County - James Graham and James Graham; Mecklenburg County - George Graham and William Graham; Rowan County - James, John Sr, Jean, and John Graham, Charles Grimes, Jacob Grimes and George Grimes; Surry County - James Grayham; and finally, as already mentioned Moses Grimes and Boston Grimes. All of these households had at least two boys under 16 living with them. By the time of the 1800 census, Jeffrey Graham would have been about 15 or 16, and Lewis would have been about 10 or 11 years old. Both Moses and Boston Grimes had disappeared from the census by 1800. There was only one Grimes listed in Wilkes (Benjamin) and he didn't even live in that county but in neighboring Ashe County as noted on that census. His entry in Wilkes was in name only. Apparently he had property in Wilkes but he himself didn't live there. He was also listed over in Ashe County. His household consisted of one person of color, himself presumably. No room for Jeffrey there. We don't know when Jeffrey and Lewis went to Buncombe County. There were Grahams there already by the 1800 census, a John Graham and William Graham were listed. John had a large household including apparent sons who could be Lewis and Jeffrey. No way to prove who they were though, but worth noting. There had been other Grahams in Buncombe County before 1800, in fact the original petition requesting the formation of Buncombe County was signed by four Grahams: 25 Sep 1790 William Graham, Alexander Graham, John Graham and Aaron Graham. I believe that all of these were residents of Rutherford County prior to the creation of Buncombe (from part of Rutherford). Using the same census analysis criteria from before, I looked at all the Graham and Grimes listings in western NC in 1800 looking for a house that contained at least two boys aged 10-15 (if Lewis and Jeffrey were in the same age group) or one boy aged 10-15 (for Lewis) and one boy aged 16-25 (for Jeffrey). Unfortunately Jeffrey was at an age where he might be in either age group, so that makes analysis a little less certain. However, using that criteria, I only found a few possible matches in 1800: Buncombe County - John Graham 2 boys 10-15; Burke County - Jacob Grimes 2 boys 10-15; Lincoln County - Archibald Graham Jr 1 boy 10-15 and 1 boy 16-25; Rowan County - John Graham 1 boy 10-15 and one 16-25, Capt. Richard Graham, 2 each, George Grimes 1 each, and Edward Graham 2 aged 10-15 and 1 16-25; Surry County - Elijah Graham 1 each. All of the above fit, age-wise. There is no guarantee that any of the above is the correct family. On 10 Nov 1808 Geoffrey Grimes purchased 300 acres on Long Shoals from John Israel. [Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book C page 186.] Long Shoals is on the French Broad River not far from Avery Creek where Jeffrey later moved. At the time of this deed, Jeffrey was 24 years old, but this is the first record I've found for him. Sometime around here (ca 1808-1810), Jeffrey Graham married Frances "Fanny" Eastridge. Her maiden name is given in the 1905 court case. It is also referred to in the same source as Estes. I have discovered that the two names are sometimes used interchangeably. The court record shows that Frances and Rebecca (wife of Lewis Graham) were sisters. Fanny was born 16 Jul 1798 [per tombstone]. I suspect the year is wrong for it does not agree with her census entries, and it would mean she married when she was 10-12 years old, which is highly unlikely. Her 1850 census entry gives her age as 54, which puts her born ca 1795-1796. That works much better. Fanny was born in North Carolina [per 1850 census], but I don't know where. There were Eastridge / Estes families in Wilkes and Ashe County, North Carolina. It seems reasonable she was from there. I don't know who her parents were, but there was a Micajah Eastridge from that area who was in Buncombe County by 1820 near the Grahams. He could easily be Fanny's father, though I have no evidence that he was. I was unable to find Jeffrey Graham on the 1810 census. The 1808 deed places him in Buncombe County, but he was not listed on that census. He could easily have been missed, or perhaps he was not a head of household then, even though married. He and Fanny could have been living with friends or relatives or boarding somewhere that year. There were no Graham or Grimes households at all in Buncombe on the 1810 census. There were none in Wilkes either, but there was a "J. Grimes" in Ashe County that year. His household was listed as white, the man being 16-25 (born ca 1784-1794), the female the same age, and two boys and one girl all under 10 (born ca 1800-10). This probably isn't Jeffrey for they had no children yet at this point. This could be his brother John Graham of whom we know nothing yet. On 29 Mar 1812 Jeffry Grimes sold David Pressley 10 acres on Long Shoals. [Buncombe Co., NC Deed Book E page 146]. The above sale left him with 290 acres of his Long Shoals land. The 1820 census showed Jeffrey Graham and brother Lewis listed side by side in Buncombe County. Both were listed as Free Colored. Jeffrey’s neighbor on the other side was Peter Long (bef 1775). 1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1820 Buncombe Co, NC pg 86 Jeffrey Grimes 000000-00000-FPC=1010-3010 Analysis: 1 Free Colored Male 26-44 (1775-1794) Jeffrey Graham (1784) 1 Free Colored Male 0-13 (1806-1820) James R. Graham(1819) son 1 Free Colored Female 26-44 (1775-1794) Fanny Eastridge Graham (1798) wife 3 Free Colored Females 0-13 (1806-1820) Deliah Ann Graham (c1811) daughter Phoebe Graham (c1814) daughter Jane Graham (c1816) daughter Jeffrey was still in Buncombe County for the 1830 census. He was listed between the households of John Garland and Andrew Bell, and just three houses from his brother Lewis Grimes. They were certainly still in the Long Shoals or Avery Creek area. Thomas Estrege (c1800/10) was listed on the following page, but not too far away. He certainly could be a brother of Fanny's. 1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1830 Buncombe Co, NC pg 240 Jeffrey Grimes 0000000000000-0000000000000-FPC=300100-231000 Analysis: 1 Free Colored Male 36-54 (1775-1794) Jeffrey Graham (1784) 3 Free Colored Males 0-9 (1820-1830) James R. Graham (1819) son Miles W. Graham (1826) son Thomas J. Graham (c1831) son 1 Free Colored Female 24-35 (1794-1806) Fanny Eastridge Graham (1798) wife 3 Free Colored Females 10-23 (1806-1820)Deliah Ann Graham (c1811) daughter Phoebe Graham (c1814) daughter Jane Graham (c1816) daughter 2 Free Colored Females 0-9 (1820-1830) Mary Graham(1822) daughter Rosanna Graham (c1827) daughter Both Jeffrey and his brother Lewis were listed as voters in the 1835 Congressional Elections. They both were listed as "Graham" this time, and both voted in Bent Creek Precinct. This is interesting, as laws had just been passed preventing free blacks from voting, yet the Grahams were allowed to. This shows (as was confirmed in the ca 1905 court case) that their peers did not consider them to be of black or African origin, or if so, they were willing to "look the other way." This is also the first record showing Jeffrey as a "Graham" instead of a "Grimes". Jeffrey was listed on the 1840 census in Buncombe County. He was next door to John West and William Evans (his son-in-law). Jeffrey’s brother Lewis was on the other side of William Evans. All three of these (Jeffrey and Lewis Graham and William Evans) were listed in the "Free Colored" columns. 1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 1840 Buncombe Co, NC pg 153 Jeffrey Grimes 0000000000000-0000000000000-FPC=130100-231100 Analysis: 1 Free Colored male 36-54 (1785-1804) Jeffrey Graham (1784) 3 Free Colored males 10-23 (1816-1830) James R. Graham (1819) son Miles W. Graham (1826) son Thomas J. Graham (c1831) son 1 Free Colored male 0-9 (1830-1840) Theodore A. Graham (1833) son 1 Free Colored female 36-54 (1785-1804) Fanny Eastridge Graham (1798) wife 1 Free Colored female 24-35 (1804-1816) Deliah Ann Graham (c1811) daughter 3 Free Colored females 10-23 (1816-1830)Jane Graham (c1816) daughter Mary Graham (1822) daughter Rosanna Graham (1827) daughter 2 Free Colored females 0-9 (1830-1840) Margaret Graham (1831) daughter Drucilla Elvira Graham(1836) daughter On 7 Feb 1843, Jeffrey Graham sold 290 acres on the French Broad River to Andrew H. Johnston. This would be the last of his original 300 acres on Long Shoals. This apparently signified his move over to nearby Avery Creek. [Buncombe Co, NC Deed Book 22 page 515.] On 22 Apr 1843, William D. Jones sold Jeffrey Graham, 200 acres on Avery Creek. [Buncombe Co, NC Deed Book 23 page 530.] Jeffrey and family were listed on the1850 census in Buncombe County. They were not near any other known relatives. Brother Lewis Grimes was also listed, but not nearby. They may have all lived in the same area, or then again, perhaps Lewis was still on or near Long Shoals, which was only a short distance away anyway. Jeffrey's family was listed as "Graham" on this record, while his brother Lewis' family was still "Grimes". Note that the entire household was listed with race code of "M" for Mulatto.
1850 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 250B House/Family # 751/ 751 - Twp GRAHAM JEFFRY 66 M M FARMER 500 NC 1783/1784 GRAHAM FANNY 54 F M NC 1795/1796 GRAHAM JAMES 32 M M LABORER NC 1817/1818 GRAHAM JANE 34 M M LABORER NC 1815/1816 GRAHAM MARY 27 F M NC 1822/1823 GRAHAM THOMAS 19 M M LABORER NC 1830/1831 GRAHAM MARGARET 16 F M NC 1833/1834 GRAHAM THEODORE 17 M M LABORER NC 1832/1833 GRAHAM ELVIRA 14 F M NC 1835/1836 Fanny Eastridge Graham died on 2 Feb 1855 [per tombstone], and is buried at the Graham Cemetery. Jeffrey Graham died just a month later on 14 Mar 1855 [per tombstone] and is buried at the Graham Cemetery. Strangely, Jeffrey’s brother Lewis died the same year, on 5 Aug 1855. Perhaps some contagious sickness was going around. On 5 Apr 1855, Miles W. Graham (Jeff’s son) and Joseph Lance were appointed Administrators of the Estate of Jeffrey Graham. [Buncombe Co, NC Loose Estates - Jeffrey Graham. 1855. North Carolina Archives.]I don’t know if Joseph Lance is a relative or how he is connected to the Grahams. The 1850 census showed no Lances in Buncombe County, but several in neighboring Henderson County. Since Avery Creek is so close to the Henderson line, it stands to reason he lived just over the line, However, I did not find Joseph Lance on the 1850 census in Henderson. He was not listed on the 1860 census index either, though by then there were several Lances in Buncombe County, and in Avery Creek Township, but no Joseph. On 10 Apr 1855, Joseph Lance and Jesse Sumner signed a guardian bond for Drucilla Elvira Graham, orphan of Jeoffrey Graham, deceased. [Buncombe Co, NC Loose Estates - Jeffrey Graham. 1855. North Carolina Archives.]This would typically end the discussion of Jeffrey Graham. However his name appeared in the Buncombe County records again 50 years later. To summarize, in 1905 Robert Gilliland brought a suit against the Buncombe County Board of Education on behalf of his children. It seems someone objected to them attending the "White" schools because they had "Black" blood in their family. (A relative told me these children were blond haired blue eyed, but that didn't matter if they were thought to have black blood in their lineage!) Mr. Gilliland had married a daughter of Theodore Graham and thus came the "tainted" blood. The case was a huge sensation and made the local papers and even attracted national attention. Many locals testified on behalf of the Graham family. A few locals testified against them. The court case is over 230 pages most of which is testimony. A lot of family data is given going back to Jeffrey Graham (1784-1855). Much is discussed about the ethnic origin of the Grahams. Most testified that the Grahams were dark skinned but didn't appear to be of African origin. Those who knew them well said they had heard them claim to have Portuguese ancestry. Unfortunately no one stated who that ancestor was or how he / she tied into the family. The Gillilands won the case, but the Board of Education appealed. The Gillilands won that case as well. However by this time they had moved out of Buncombe County due to threats against their lives. Among the testimony is information about Jeffrey Graham, his wife Fanny, and their eleven children, and a few grandchildren. Jeffrey's brother Lewis is mentioned a few times as are some of his children. Some of the testimony is contradictory, and some of it was refuted or disputed by other witnesses. My personal view on this is that no one here was lying outright, but merely telling their version of events based on what they knew personally or had heard. On 4 Dec 1905 W. W. Johnston, aged 78 gave a statement for Gilliland vs. Board of Education. Some interesting bits:
On 25 Jan 1906 Harriet Burton, aged 70-80 "a colored woman" gave a statement for Gilliland vs. Board of Education. Some interesting bits:
Theodore Graham testified that he didn't even know Harriet Burton. (See his testimony in his section below.) On 27 Jan 1906 William Greenlee, aged 75 "a colored man" gave a statement for Gilliland vs. Board of Education. Some interesting bits:
On 7 May 1906 Maria Grimes, age not given, gave a statement for Gilliland vs. Board of Education. Her testimony gives a different story regarding Felix Grimes, though similar to the others:
By Maria's testimony it appears that Jeffrey fathered Felix out of wedlock. DNA testing may put this one to rest if we can find a male descendant of Felix interested in taking the test. On 8 May 1906 Major W. W. Rollins gave a statement that Jeffrey was only married once:
See the section for Mary Graham Tabor and Theodore Graham below for more testimony. Theodore gave a large statement that contradicted most of the negative testimony. Children of Jeffrey and Frances "Fanny" (Eastridge) Graham. Jeffrey and Fanny had eleven children as proven by the 1905 court case, the 1907 Albert Graham Estate Records, and various other sources. Albert was a grandson of Jeffrey, and his s estate was split up numerous ways among the descendants of Jeffrey Graham. This was the result of a lawsuit over some land. The land was sold and the earnings divided 7 ways. This estate file is in the Loose Estate records for Buncombe County, on file at the North Carolina Archives. The first paper (dated 1907), was the suit brought by R. N. Baker and wife Bell Baker against the following (a huge list): The next paper contained a similar list, but this one showed who each group was an heir of, and how much of the estate they were entitled to. This one was also dated 1907. This one does not list the spouses, so combine it with the first list, and you have a pretty good outline of the entire Jeffrey Graham family, excepting a few of his children who died without heirs. The same record shows Frank Graham, Wiley Graham, Orley Graham, Carrie Graham and Cordie Graham are minors without guardians. Elvira Graham and Mary Tabor are elderly and more than 70, and have sold their 1/7th each to R. N. Baker and wife Bell Baker, so we shall give them home and comfort for their natural lives. The size of the land was not sufficient to divide up so many ways, so it was sold and money distributed among the heirs. The land was in Avery Creek Township. The heirs who were not named were Deliah Ann Graham, wife of William Hampton; Jane Graham, Thomas J. Graham and Margaret Graham, all of whom were dead leaving no children. In the 1905 court case it was alleged that Felix Grimes (c1809) was an illegitimate son of Jeffrey Graham and Jane Patton (a slave). Theodore Graham denied they were related. Miles Washington Graham (1826) Alpheus Theodore Graham (1833) Deliah Ann Graham was born ca 1810/11 in Buncombe Co., NC. She was apparently home in 1820 (age "under 13", born ca 1806/20), and still home in 1830 (age 10-23, born ca 1806/20), and still home in 1840 (age 24-35, born ca 1804/16), but gone by 1850, so probably married or dead by then. Deliah married William Hampton in the 1840's. William was born ca 1782/83 in NC and had been previously married. By his first wife he had several children. They were listed on the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census in neighboring Haywood County. Mr. Hampton died in the 1870's, presumably in Haywood. By the 1880 census Deliah was back in Buncombe and living with her sister Mary Tabor.
1880 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 7B House/Family # 122/ 127 -- AVERY CREEK Twp TABORN MARY M F 52 W KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1827/1828 HAMPTON D M F 68 W KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1811/1812 TABURN JOHN M M 6 S NC NC NC 1873/1874 Deliah Ann Graham Hampton died sometime before 1900, presumably in Buncombe County. Phebe Edith Graham was born ca 1813/14 (per 1850 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. She is a proven child of Jeffrey as named in the 1907 Estate division of Albert Graham. Phoebe (also spelled "Phebe") was apparently home with her parents for the 1820 census (Free colored female age "under 13", or born ca 1806/1820). She was apparently still home in 1830 (Free colored female age 10-23, born ca 1806/1820). Sometime before 1839, Phoebe married William Evans in Buncombe County. See their own page for more information. Jane Graham was born ca 1815/16 (per 1850 census) in Buncombe Co., NC. She was home in 1820 (age "under 13", born ca 1806/20), and still home in 1830 (age 10-23, born ca 1806/20), and still home in 1840 (age 10-23, born ca 1816/30), and still home in 1850, "Jane" age 34. For some reason she was listed as a male in 1850. I did not find Jane on the 1860 or later census records. She was mentioned in the 1905 court case, but no spouse was mentioned, so perhaps she never married. She was not named in the 1907 estate settlement so apparently she had no heirs. James R. Graham was born July 1819 (per 1900 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. He is a proven child of Jeffrey as named in the 1907 Estate division of Albert Graham. He was also home with Jeffrey for the 1850 census. I don’t know what James’ middle initial of "R" might stand for. James was apparently home with parents for the 1820 census (Free colored male age "under 13", or born ca 1806/1820). He was apparently still home in 1830 (Free colored male age "under 10" born ca 1820/30). He was apparently still home in 1840 (Free colored male age 10-23, born ca 1816/1830). He was with parents for the 1850 census ("James Graham" age 32, Race = "M"). James was in Buncombe for the 1860 census next door to brother Miles Graham. James had several of his siblings living with him. They were next to (on the other side) Rebecca, widow of Lewis Graham, their Uncle.
1860 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 320 House/Family # 749/ 735 -- Twp AVERY CREEK P.O. GRAHAM JAMES 40 M M FARMER 2000 800 NC 1819/1820 GRAHAM THOMAS 30 M M NC 1829/1830 GRAHAM THEODORE 26 M M NC 1833/1834 GRAHAM MARGARET 28 F M NC 1831/1832 GRAHAM ELVIRA 23 F M NC 1836/1837 James was still in Buncombe for the 1870 census, listed in Bent Creek Township. His two unmarried sisters were living with him. They were near several other siblings as well.
1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 136B House/Family # 27/ 27--BENT CREEK Twp GRAHAM JAMES 51 M M FARMER 500 225 NC 1818/1819 GRAHAM MARGARET 38 F M KEEPING HOUSE 400 75 NC 1831/1832 GRAHAM ELVIRA 32 F M HOUSE KEEPING 400 75 NC 1837/1838 James R. Graham never married, but he had an "out of wedlock" relationship with Laura Ann Pinner in the early 1870's, that produced two children. Apparently, James acknowledged these children, and they took his surname, and they lived with him as well. Their first child (Daniel Francis Graham) was born in April 1872, and their second (Charles J. Graham) was born in May 1875. L. A. Pinner was charged with Bastardy and obtained a "Bastardy Bond" in August 1877 in Buncombe County. The bondsmen were herself, Robert H. Fox, S. G. Brigman, M. M. Graham (Merritt M. Graham), J. R. Graham (James R. Graham) and M. W. Graham (Miles Washington Graham). The bond does not say which of these was the father of the child in question, nor is the child named, but I’d guess this was for Charles J. Graham, born in 1875. James was listed on the 1880 census in Buncombe County, with his two sons with him. His marital status was listed as "Single". He was next door to his brother Theodore Graham. Interestingly, James’ sons were listed as "Nephews" on this census, though other records prove they were his sons.
1880 GRAHAM CO, NC Page 7 House/Family # 116/ 120 -- AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM J R M M 61 HD S FARMER NC NC NC 1818/1819 GRAHAM DANIEL M M 7 NE S NC NC NC 1872/1873 GRAHAM CHARLEY J M M 5 NE S NC NC NC 1874/1875 It is entirely possible that James R. Graham married someone in the 1880-1900 time frame, for his 1900 census entry showed his marital status as "Widowed". This may mean that Laura Pinner (the mother of his two children) had died, and he considered her a common law wife, but that is just a guess on my part. James was listed on the 1900 census in Avery Creek Township. He (and all his close relations) were all listed with a race of "B" (Black) for this census. This was a census where there seemed to be no middle ground (Mulatto), but only Black or White.
1900 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 219A House/Family # 12/ 12--AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM JAMES R HD B M JUL 1819 80 W NC NC NC GRAHAM CHARLES J S B M MAY 1875 25 S NC NC NC James R. Graham died sometime between 1900 and 1907, for he was mentioned in the Albert Graham Estate Papers (dated 1907), but his children (Daniel and Charles) got his portion of the inheritance, indicating that James was dead. James R. Graham had only two children, as named in the 1880 and 1900 census, and in the 1907 estate of Albert Graham (his nephew). These children were both sons of Laura Pinner, I presume. Daniel Francis Graham (1872) moved to Swain County with his Evans cousins, and married Mary Caroline Grant, a cousin (daughter of John Patton Grant and Darthula Evans). Charles J. Graham (1875) remained in Buncombe County. Mary Graham was born January 1822 (per 1900 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. She is a proven child of Jeffrey as named in the 1907 Estate division of Albert Graham. She was also home with Jeffrey for the 1850 census. Mary was apparently home with her parents in 1830 (Free colored female age "under 10" born ca 1820/30). She was apparently still home in 1840 (Free colored female age 10-23, born ca 1816/1830). She was with parents for the 1850 census ("Mary Graham" age 27, Race = "M"). Mary Graham married Marshall Tabor (sometimes spelled "Taborn") in the 1850-1860 timeframe. Marshall was born ca 1820/21 (per 1860 census) in Guilford County, North Carolina (also per 1860 census). I believe he is a son of William W. Tabor, but have no direct proof. They were living side by side in 1860, and both were from Guilford, and both were "Mulatto", so it seems reasonable to assume they were father and son. Mary and Marshall, and his father and his children by Mary’s sister Rosanna were all in Cherokee County, North Carolina by the 1860 census. They lived in Cheoah Township, which later became Graham County. Mary and husband were next door to William W. Tabor, Marshall’s presumed father.
1860 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page 226 House/Family # 794/ 794 -- CHEOAH Twp FORT MONTGOMERY P.O. TABOR MARSHAL 39 M M FARMER 90 GUILFORD NC 1820/1821 TABOR MARY 38 F M BUNCOMBE 1821/1822 Mary was listed on the 1870 census in Buncombe, next to her brother Theodore. She had a "Marshall Tabor" age 28 (born ca 1841) living with her. I don’t know who he was, though he could be her child, but not with her in 1860. Is this the same Marshall Tabor who was with her in 1860, seemingly her husband? His age must be way off here in 1870 for that to be true. It does clearly give his age as "28". If it were "48", then that would fit.
1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 137 House/Family # 29/ 29--BENT CREEK Twp TABOR MARSHALL 28 M M FARM LABOR 175 NC 1841/1842 TABOR MARY 46 F M KEEPING HOUSE NC 1823/1824 For the 1880 census, Mary was head of household again, and near her siblings. A young John Tabor (c1874) was with her. Was he her child? Or a nephew?
1880 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 7B House/Family # 122/ 127 -- AVERY CREEK Twp TABORN MARY M F 52 W KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1827/1828 HAMPTON D M F 68 W KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1811/1812 TABURN JOHN M M 6 S NC NC NC 1873/1874 Mary was with her nephew Jethro Graham on the 1900 census. She was mistakenly listed under his surname, but I’m sure it was her.
1900 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 219A House/Family # 10/ 10--AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM JETHROW D HD B M MAR 1875 25 M 5 NC NC NC GRAHAM CALLIE M WF W F 1877 22 M 5 NC NC NC GRAHAM MARY AU B F JAN 1822 78 W NC NC NC On 11 Nov 1905 Mary Tabor, aged 84 gave a statement for Gilliland vs. Board of Education. Some interesting bits:
Mary was named in the 1907 estate records of her nephew Albert Graham. She was listed as "Mary Tabor". It was stated that she was elderly, over 70, and that she had already sold her 1/7th of the estate. I did not find her on the 1910 census so she may have died by then, or else I just missed her. It does not appear that Mary and Marshall Tabor had any children, or at least none who survived. Miles Washington Graham was born 15 May 1826 (source?) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. He is a proven child of Jeffrey as named in the 1907 Estate division of Albert Graham. He was also home with Jeffrey for the 1850 census. I don’t know what the source for his middle name is. Records did show "W" to be his middle initial. For some reason, Miles’ name was often listed wrong on the census, once as "Jane", and again later as "Julius". I think the explanation for this is that the census we have now is the handmade copy of the original that the census taker made after completing the census. This handmade copy often contained transcription errors. The original copy of the census records were lost over the years. Miles was apparently home with parents in 1830 (Free colored male age "under 10" born ca 1820/30). Miles was apparently still home in 1840 (Free colored male age 10-23, born ca 1816/1830). He was with parents for the 1850 census ("Jane Graham", male, age 34, Race = "M"). Miles married Sarah Ann — on 1 Nov 1853 (source?), presumably in Buncombe County. She was born November 1836. I don’t know her maiden name.
1860 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 319B House/Family # 748/ 734 AVERY CREEK P.O. GRAHAM MILES 34 M M FARMER 100 220 NC 1825/1826 GRAHAM SARAH 23 F W NC 1836/1837 GRAHAM MERRIT 3 M M NC 1856/1857 GRAHAM ALICE 2 F M NC 1857/1858 GRAHAM JAMES 1 M M NC 1858/1859 GRAHAM ALBERT 0 M M 9/12 NC 1859/1860 Miles and family were listed on the 1870 census in Buncombe, near several siblings.
1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 136B House/Family # 25/ 25--BENT CREEK Twp GRAHAM JULES 44 M M FARMER 500 357 NC 1825/1826 GRAHAM SARAH 34 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1835/1836 GRAHAM MERRITT 16 M M FARM LABOR NC 1853/1854 GRAHAM ALICE 14 F M AT HOME NC 1855/1856 GRAHAM JAMES 12 M M AT HOME NC 1857/1858 GRAHAM ALBERT 10 M M NC 1859/1860 GRAHAM BAXTER 8 M M NC 1861/1862 GRAHAM DORA 6 F M NC 1863/1864 Miles and family were listed on the 1880 census near various relatives.
1880 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 7B House/Family # 119/ 124 -- AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM M W M M 54 HD M FARMER NC NC NC 1825/1826 GRAHAM SARAH A W F 44 WF M KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1835/1836 GRAHAM JAMES J M M 22 S S FARMER NC NC NC 1857/1858 GRAHAM ALBERT D M M 21 S S FARMER NC NC NC 1858/1859 GRAHAM JOHN B M M 17 S S AT HOME NC NC NC 1862/1863 For some reason, I was unable to locate Miles and Sarah on the 1900 census, but I believe they were still alive then, but perhaps not. It is possible that they had died by then. The 1907 Estate records for Albert Graham (Miles’ son) mentioned their heirs, so it would appear that Miles was dead before 1900, or before 1907 at least. The heirs named in the Albert Graham estate included: Baxter Graham, Merit Graham, Dosie Shipman, May Barrett, Frank Graham, Wiley Graham, Ollie Graham, Carrie Graham, Cordie Graham, Dora Graham and J. J. Graham, being children and grandchildren of Milus Graham. Rosanna Graham was born ca 1826/27 (per 1860 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. She is a proven child of Jeffrey as named in the 1907 Estate division of Albert Graham. She was also home with Jeffrey for the 1850 census. Rosanna was apparently home with her parents in 1830 (Free colored female age "under 10" born ca 1820/30). She was apparently still home in 1840 (Free colored female age 10-23, born ca 1816/1830). She was with parents for the 1850 census ("Mary Graham" age 27, Race = "M"). Rosanna Graham married a Mr. Tabor (also "Taborn") sometime before ca 1848. I don’t have direct proof, but it seems that her husband was William W. Tabor, born ca 1800 in Guilford Co, NC. I never found them living together on a census, but in 1860 he had several of her children with him in Cherokee Co, NC, while she was back in Buncombe with just one child. By 1870, he was nowhere to be found, but Rosanna was still in Buncombe with her children near her. I did not find Rosanna on the 1850 census. Rosanna was listed on the 1860 census in Buncombe County, near her siblings. Her supposed husband William was west in present day Graham County (then Cherokee County) with several of their children.
1860 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 319 House/Family # 744/ 730 AVERY CREEK P.O. TABOR ROSANNA 33 F M WEAVING 25 30 NC 1826/1827 TABOR FLETCHER 4 M M NC 1855/1856 Rosanna’s children were in Cherokee County, next door to Rosanna’s sister Mary Graham and her husband Marshall Tabor, whom I believe is a son of William W. Tabor by an earlier marriage. It almost appears that William had a new wife with him in 1860 named Mary J. Perhaps he and Rosanna were divorced or just separated, or perhaps Mary was a daughter by a previous wife, or William and Rosanna's daughter, just born in a different County.
1860 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page 226 House/Family # 795/ 795 -- CHEOAH Twp FORT MONTGOMERY P.O. TABOR WILLIAM W 60 M M FARMER 100 GUILFORD 1799/1800 TABOR MARY J 17 F M MACON 1842/1843 TABOR JESSE W 12 M M BUNCOMBE 1847/1848 TABOR LUCINDA E 9 F M BUNCOMBE 1850/1851 TABOR HAMILTON 7 M M BUNCOMBE 1852/1853 TABOR THOMAS 5 M M BUNCOMBE 1854/1855 Rosanna was in Buncombe in 1870 with her son Fletcher with her still. Her other children were nearby. Son Ham was living with another family as a laborer, and the rest were in a household together.
1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 141B House/Family # 93/ 93--BENT CREEK Twp TABOR ROSA 46 F W KEEPING HOUSE 40 65 NC 1823/1824 TABOR FLETCHER 14 M M FARM LABORER NC 1855/1856 1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 137 House/Family # 34/ 34--BENT CREEK Twp TABOR JESSE 24 M M FARM LABORER 125 NC 1845/1846 TABOR MILES 19 M M FARM LABORER NC 1850/1851 TABOR THOMAS 16 M M FARM LABORER NC 1853/1854 TABOR ELMIRA 21 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1848/1849 For the 1880 census, I was unable to locate Rosanna. I found most of her children living in other counties that year. Jesse and Thomas were in Haywood Co, NC; Hamilton was in Swain Co, NC; and Fletcher was in Cherokee County. I didn’t find Rosanna in 1900 either, so perhaps she was dead by then, and perhaps before 1880. Rosanna was named in the 1907 estate records of her nephew Albert Graham. She was mentioned as "Rosanna Tabor" and her heirs were named as: Tom Tabor, Ham Tabor, Fletcher Tabor, W. M. Tabor, J. T. Tabor, Isabella Tabor. They were listed as her "children and grandchildren". Since they were named this way, it seems that she was dead by then. I have identified a few of these. "Tom" was Thomas J. Tabor (1854), later of Haywood and Swain Co, NC; "Ham" was Hamilton Tabor (c1853) of Swain County; Fletcher was Fletcher Tabor (c1856) of Cherokee Co, NC; W. M. Tabor was probably grandson William Manning Tabor (c1869), parents unknown; and J. T. and Isabella were probably Jesse and Isabella, children of Fletcher, or perhaps they were someone else. It is hard to say. Thomas Jefferson Graham was born ca 1830/31 (per 1850 census) or ca 1829/30 (per 1860 census), in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. He is a proven child of Jeffrey as he was living with him in 1850. Thomas was apparently home with parents in 1830 (Free colored male age "under 10" born ca 1820/30). Thomas was apparently still home in 1840 (Free colored male age 10-23, born ca 1816/1830). He was with parents for the 1850 census and with his brother James for the 1860 census. The 1860 census record is the last I’ve found for Thomas Graham. He was not found on the 1870 census. He may have died in the 1860-70 time frame, or moved away. I suspect he died though, as he was not named in the 1907 estate division of Albert Graham that named all of Thomas’ siblings. The time frame of Thomas’ apparent death may suggest his demise was due to the Civil War, but that is just a guess. Margaret Graham was born October 1831 (per 1900 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. She is a proven child of Jeffrey as she was living with him in 1850, and also named in the 1907 estate records of Albert Graham. Margaret was apparently home with her parents in 1840 (Free colored female age "under 10", born ca 1830/40). She was with parents for the 1850 census and with brother James in 1860 and in 1870. In 1880, Margaret and her sister Elvira were living together near their various siblings.
1880 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 7B House/Family # 123/ 128 -- AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM MARGARET M F 48 S KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1831/1832 GRAHAM D ELVIRY M F 44 S KEEPING HOUSE NC NC NC 1835/1836 Margaret and Elvira were still together for the 1900 census and near various relatives.
1900 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 219A House/Family # 7/ 7--AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM MARGARET HD B F OCT 1831 68 S NC NC NC GRAHAM ELVIRA D SI B F AUG 1836 63 S NC NC NC Margaret Graham died ca 1907, for that is the date on her Estate File. She was not mentioned in the 1907 Estate records of her nephew Albert Graham, so she must have died earlier in the year, before his estate was divided. Alpheus Theodore Graham was born December 1833 (per 1900 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. He is a proven child of Jeffrey as he was living with him in 1850, and also named in the 1907 estate records of Albert Graham which names the heirs of Jeffrey Graham. I don’t know what the source is for his first name being "Alpheus", though it does work with one of his census entries listing him as "A. T. Graham". Theodore was apparently home with his parents in 1840 (Free colored male age "under 10", born ca 1830/40). He was with parents for the 1850 census and with his brother James for the 1860 census. On 9 Mar 1865 A. T. Graham married Caroline Rackard (a widow, her maiden name was Caroline L. Wells) in Sevier Co, TN. My original information on her showed that she was a "Rickert", but Larry Graham later told me that was not her maiden name, but that she was married before her marriage to Theodore Graham. Somewhere along the way, I obtained "Mills" as her maiden name, but I can't find a source for it, so I don't know where it came from. Caroline was born May 1841 (per 1900 census), in Tennessee, presumably in Sevier County. After discussing Caroline with Larry Graham, I did a little digging into Sevier County records and found several items of interest. "Caroline Wells" married William Rackard on 30 Aug 1857 in Sevier County, and they were listed on the 1860 census there together. It was clearly the same Caroline who later married Theodore Graham. William Rackard was a son of Michael Rackard and Louisa ---. They apparently had three children by the time William died ca 1864. Back tracking, I found Caroline Wells on the 1850 census in Sevier County and it shows her with the George Wells and Sarah --- family, probably her parents. I don't know why Theodore Graham was in Sevier County, TN in 1865, unless it had to do with the Civil War, but that is where he married widow Caroline Wells Rackard. They apparently returned to Buncombe County right away. They were listed in Buncombe for the 1870 census, near various relatives. Caroline's three Rackard children were listed also, but mistakenly listed under the "Graham" surname.
1870 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 136B House/Family # 28/ 28--BENT CREEK Twp GRAHAM THEODORE 35 M M FARMER 1400 255 NC 1834/1835 GRAHAM CAROLINE 25 F W KEEPING HOUSE TN 1844/1845 GRAHAM MARTHA 12 F M AT HOME TN 1857/1858 GRAHAM WILLIAM 10 M M AT HOME TN 1859/1860 GRAHAM JACKSON 6 M M TN 1863/1864 GRAHAM THOMAS 4 M M NC 1865/1866 GRAHAM FANNY 3 F M NC 1866/1867 GRAHAM EMALINE 2 F M NC 1867/1868 GRAHAM NOAH 0 F M 5/12 NC 1869/1870 In 1880, they were still in Buncombe surrounded by relatives.
1880 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 7 House/Family # 117/ 121 -- AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM A T M M 46 HD M FARMER NC NC NC 1833/1834 GRAHAM CAROLINE M F 42 WF M AT HOME TN TN TN 1837/1838 GRAHAM THOMAS J M M 14 S S AT HOME NC NC TN 1865/1866 GRAHAM MARGARET F M F 13 D S AT HOME NC NC TN 1866/1867 GRAHAM DRUSCILLIE M F 12 D S AT HOME NC NC TN 1867/1868 GRAHAM NOAH W M M 11 S S AT HOME NC NC TN 1868/1869 GRAHAM JOSIAH M M 10 S S AT HOME NC NC TN 1869/1870 GRAHAM MELVIN M M 7 S S NC NC TN 1872/1873 GRAHAM DANIEL J M M 5 S S NC NC TN 1874/1875 GRAHAM MARY T M F 3 D S NC NC TN 1876/1877 GRAHAM DERIAS E M M 2 S S NC NC TN 1877/1878 They were still in Buncombe for the 1900 census and near various relatives.
1900 BUNCOMBE CO, NC Page 219A House/Family # 11/ 11--AVERY CREEK Twp GRAHAM THEODORE T HD B M DEC 1833 66 M 34 NC NC NC GRAHAM CAROLINE L WF W F MAY 1841 60 M 34 2 2 TN TN TN GRAHAM NOAH W S B M DEC 1869 30 S NC NC TN GRAHAM CALISTA C D B F MAY 1883 17 S NC NC TN Theodore Graham was a prominent part of the 1905 court case, in fact, he brought the case (though it was in the name of his son-in-law Robert Gilliland). Here is some of his testimony:
Theodore was mentioned in the 1907 Estate records of his nephew Albert Graham, so he was still living at that time. His heirs were not named, as he had already sold his 1/7th of the estate to R. N. Baker and wife. I did not find them on the 1910 or 1920 census. I have a list of 10 children for Theodore and Caroline (plus Caroline's 3 from her first marriage). All of these children are proven by the 1860 through 1900 census records. Thanks to Dell Schmidt and Larry Graham for additional data on some of these children. Drucilla Elvira Graham was born August 1836 (per 1900 census) in Buncombe Co, NC, either in Avery Creek or Long Shoals region. She is a proven child of Jeffrey as she was living with him in 1850, and also named in the 1907 estate records of Albert Graham. Elvira was apparently home with her parents in 1840 (Free colored female age "under 10", born ca 1830/40). She was with parents for the 1850 census and with brother James in 1860 and in 1870. She was with sister Elvira in 1880 and 1900. Elvira was mentioned in the 1907 Estate records of her nephew Albert Graham, and listed as being elderly, over 70 years old, and having already sold her 1/7th of the estate to R. N. Baker and wife. I did not find her on the 1910 or later census records.
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1. Jeffrey1 Graham, born 12 Aug 1784 in Wilkes Co, NC; died 14 Mar 1855 in Avery Creek, Buncombe Co, NC; buried in Graham Cem, Buncombe Co, NC, son of (---) Grimes. He married in 1810/11 in Buncombe Co, NC Frances "Fanny" Eastridge, born 16 Jul 1798 in NC; died 2 Feb 1855 in Avery Creek, Buncombe Co, NC; buried in Graham Cem, Buncombe Co, NC, daughter of (---) Eastridge and ? (---).
Children of Jeffrey Graham and Frances "Fanny" Eastridge were as follows: 2 i Delilah Ann2 Graham, born 1810/11 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married bef 1850 in Buncombe Co, NC William Hampton, born 1782/83 in NC; died 1870/80 in Avery Creek, Buncombe Co, NC. + 3 ii Phoebe Edith2 Graham, born 1813/14 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1899 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married William Evans. 4 iii Jane2 Graham, born 1815/16 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1850 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 5 iv James Rufus2 Graham, born Jul 1819 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1905 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Laura Ann Pinner. 6 v Mary2 Graham, born Jan 1822 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married in 1850/60 in Buncombe Co, NC Marshall Tabor, born 1820/21 in Guilford Co, NC; died 1870/80 in Buncombe Co, NC, son of William W Tabor and ? (---). + 7 vi Milus Washington2 Graham, born 15 May 1826 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1895 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Sarah Ann Henderson. + 8 vii Rosanna2 Graham, born 1826/27 in Buncombe Co, NC; died Aug 1874 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married William W Tabor. 9 viii Thomas Jefferson2 Graham, born 1830/31 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1861/65 in TN, Civil War. 10 ix Margaret2 Graham, born Oct 1831 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1905 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 11 x Adolphus Theodore2 Graham, born 5 Dec 1833 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Caroline L Wells. 12 xi Drucilla Elvira2 Graham, born Aug 1836 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Generation 2
3. Phoebe Edith2 Graham (Jeffrey1), born 1813/14 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1899 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married abt 1839 in Buncombe Co, NC William Evans, born 1812/13 in SC; died Nov 1882 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC.
Children of Phoebe Edith Graham and William Evans were as follows: + 13 i Daniel E3 Evans Pvt, born May 1840 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1927 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. He married (1) Rachel L Grant; (2) Mary H Fuller; (3) Mary Haseltine Lequire. + 14 ii Mary Elizabeth3 Evans, born 1840/41 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1897 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married (---) ?. + 15 iii Darthula Jane3 Evans, born 11 Sep 1843 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 17 Jun 1917 in Union Co, GA; buried in Ebenezer Cem, Union Co, GA. She married John Patton Grant. + 16 iv Viola3 Evans, born Jul 1845 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 27 Jan 1931 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married (---) ?. 17 v Emaline3 Evans, born 1845/46 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1850/60 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 18 vi Margaret Elminia3 Evans, born 1847/48 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married (1) (---) Sharpsier; (2) John S Jenkins. + 19 vii James R3 Evans, born May 1851 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Payne Town Cem, Swain Co, NC. He married Alpha Omega "Meg" Fuller. + 20 viii William Wexley3 Evans, born Jun 1853 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC. He married Martha A Fuller. + 21 ix Jefferson M Samuel3 Evans, born 16 Sep 1856 in Jackson Co, NC; died 19 Feb 1937 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. He married Margaret C Fuller. + 22 x Fannie Lou Ellender3 Evans, born 9 Jul 1859 in Jackson Co, NC; died 4 Jun 1943 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married James Merritt Lequire.
5. James Rufus2 Graham (Jeffrey1), born Jul 1819 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1905 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Not married Laura Ann Pinner, born 1844/45 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Children of James Rufus Graham and Laura Ann Pinner were as follows: + 23 i Daniel Francis3 Graham, born 13 Apr 1872 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 17 Jul 1926 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Guge Cem, Graham Co, NC. He married Mary Caroline Grant (see 56). + 24 ii Charles Jefferson3 Graham, born May 1875 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Jerlean Davis.
7. Milus Washington2 Graham (Jeffrey1), born 15 May 1826 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1895 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married on 1 Nov 1853 in Buncombe Co, NC Sarah Ann Henderson, born Nov 1836 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Children of Milus Washington Graham and Sarah Ann Henderson were as follows: + 25 i Merrit McTier3 Graham, born 11 Dec 1854 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Martha Jenkins. + 26 ii Alice Rebecca3 Graham, born 16 May 1856 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married James R Shipman. 27 iii James Jefferson3 Graham, born 29 Oct 1857 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married (1) on 31 Jan 1871 in Buncombe Co, NC Tammy Embler, daughter of Emma (---); (2) bef 1907 in Madison Co, NC Amanda Freeman, born in Buncombe Co, NC. 28 iv Albert Demascus3 Graham, born 18 Aug 1859 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 2 Jun 1898 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married on 24 Dec 1886 in Buncombe Co, NC Elvira Freeman. + 29 v John Baxter3 Graham, born 2 Jun 1861 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Mary Jane (---). + 30 vi Dora Monttovery3 Graham, born 17 May 1863 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 13 Aug 1948 in McMinn Co, TN. She married Samuel P Baker.
8. Rosanna2 Graham (Jeffrey1), born 1826/27 in Buncombe Co, NC; died Aug 1874 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married in 1840/48 in Buncombe Co, NC William W Tabor, born 1799/1800 in Guilford Co, NC; died Apr 1864 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC).
Children of Rosanna Graham and William W Tabor were as follows: 31 i Jesse W3 Tabor, born 1847/48 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Haywood Co, NC. He married in 1878/80 in Haywood Co, NC Margaret (---), born 1855/56 in NC. 32 ii Lucinda Elmira3 Tabor, born 1850/51 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 33 iii Miles Hamilton3 Tabor, born Feb 1851 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1900 in Swain Co, NC. He married Sarah L (---). + 34 iv Thomas J3 Tabor, born Jan 1852 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 28 Jul 1920 in Swain Co, NC. He married Margaret L (---). + 35 v Fletcher3 Tabor, born 1855/56 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married Annie Elmina McClure. + 36 vi William Manning3 Tabor, born 1868/69 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married (1) Ellen McHan; (2) Lillie Teresia Bryson. 37 vii L Belle3 Tabor, born 1871/72 in Buncombe Co, NC.
11. Adolphus Theodore2 Graham (Jeffrey1), born 5 Dec 1833 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married on 9 Mar 1865 in Sevier Co, TN Caroline L Wells, born May 1841 in Sevier Co, TN, daughter of George Wells and Sarah (---).
Children of Adolphus Theodore Graham and Caroline L Wells were as follows: + 38 i Thomas J3 Graham, born 29 Mar 1866 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1930 in Graham Co, NC. He married (1) Sarah L Freeman; (2) Lilly Jane Price. 39 ii Fanny Margaret3 Graham, born 1866/67 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 40 iii Emaline Druscilla3 Graham, born 22 Oct 1868 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married Robert Gilliland. + 41 iv Noah W3 Graham, born Dec 1869 in Buncombe Co, NC; died in Rutherford Co, NC. He married Docia E (---). 42 v Josiah3 Graham, born 1869/70 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 43 vi Melvin G3 Graham, born 1872/73 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Margaret L (---). 44 vii Daniel Jethro3 Graham, born Mar 1875 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married in 1894/95 in Buncombe Co, NC Callie M (---), born 1877 in Buncombe Co, NC. 45 viii Mary T3 Graham, born 1876/77 in Buncombe Co, NC. + 46 ix Derias Elmer3 Graham, born Oct 1878 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married Ella J Gilliland. 47 x Callista C3 Graham, born May 1883 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Generation 3
13. Daniel E3 Evans Pvt (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born May 1840 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1927 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. He married (1) Not married in not married Rachel L Grant, born Aug 1834 in Macon Co, NC; died 1900/10 in Swain Co, NC, daughter of Thomas B Grant and Mary "Polly" Miller; (2) on 27 Dec 1877 in Graham Co, NC Mary H Fuller, born 1850/51 in Pickens Dist, SC; died 1880/88 in Swain Co, NC, daughter of Samuel P Fuller and Marium Leathers; (3) in 1887/88 in Swain Co, NC Mary Haseltine Lequire, born 15 Sep 1871 in Swain Co, NC; died 17 Feb 1945 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC, daughter of William Nathaniel Lequire and Susan Jane Thomason.
Children of Daniel E Evans Pvt and Rachel L Grant were as follows: 48 i Adam Bud4 Grant, born 1871/72 in Swain Co, NC; died 1894 in White Co, GA.
14. Mary Elizabeth3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 1840/41 in Buncombe Co, NC; died abt 1897 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married Not married in not married (---) ?.
Children of Mary Elizabeth Evans and (---) ? were as follows: 49 i Adolphus E4 Evans, born Jan 1859 in Jackson Co, NC; died abt 1920 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 50 ii Mary Emaline4 Evans, born 25 Jul 1867 in Macon Co, NC; died 16 Jan 1955 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Breedlove Cem, Graham Co, NC. 51 iii James4 Evans, born 1873/74 in Swain Co, NC. 52 iv William P4 Evans, born 1877/78 in Swain Co, NC. 53 v John Hyman4 Evans, born 23 Mar 1880 in Swain Co, NC; died Jul 1913 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Dorsey Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 54 vi Martha4 Evans, born 1885/86 in Swain Co, NC.
15. Darthula Jane3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 11 Sep 1843 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 17 Jun 1917 in Union Co, GA; buried in Ebenezer Cem, Union Co, GA. She married on 5 Nov 1868 in Jackson Co, NC (now Swain Co, NC) John Patton Grant, born 21 Dec 1845 in Macon Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1917 in Union Co, GA; buried in Ebenezer Cem, Union Co, GA, son of Thomas B Grant and Mary "Polly" Miller.
Children of Darthula Jane Evans and John Patton Grant were as follows: 55 i Shuthelia Guscilla4 Grant, born Sep 1869 in Jackson Co, NC (now Swain Co, NC); died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC. 56 ii Mary Caroline4 Grant, born Aug 1871 in Swain Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC. 57 iii Isabell Emma4 Grant, born 1 Aug 1873 in Swain Co, NC; died 29 Jan 1908 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 58 iv Alva L4 Grant, born 22 Sep 1875 in Swain Co, NC; died 15 Jun 1941 in Union Co, GA; buried in Long Cem, Union Co, GA. 59 v Harkless Luallan4 Grant, born 6 May 1877 in Swain Co, NC; died 22 Jul 1933 in Union Co, GA; buried in Long Cem, Union Co, GA. 60 vi Hattie Thermudas4 Grant, born 18 Oct 1879 in Swain Co, NC; died 25 May 1953 in Kennesaw, Cobb Co, GA; buried in New Salem Cem, Cobb Co, GA. 61 vii Carson Luther4 Grant, born 15 Jun 1881 in Swain Co, NC; died 3 May 1948 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 62 viii Gertrude I4 Grant, born Sep 1883 in Swain Co, NC; died 1928 in Swain Co, NC. 63 ix John Patton "Major"4 Grant, born 25 Sep 1887 in Swain Co, NC; died 11 Jun 1951 in Union Co, GA; buried in Ebenezer Cem, Union Co, GA.
16. Viola3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born Jul 1845 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 27 Jan 1931 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married in not married (---) ?.
Children of Viola Evans and (---) ? were as follows: 64 i Nora4 Evans, born Sep 1870 in Macon Co, NC; died 1949 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Sawmill Hill Cem, Swain Co, NC.
18. Margaret Elminia3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 1847/48 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married (1) Not married (---) Sharpsier; (2) on 7 Dec 1879 in Swain Co, NC John S Jenkins, born 1861/62 in Macon Co, NC (now Swain Co, NC), son of John Jenkins and Elizabeth Bain.
Children of Margaret Elminia Evans and (---) Sharpsier were as follows: 65 i Joseph4 Sharpsier, born 1870/71 in GA.
19. James R3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born May 1851 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Payne Town Cem, Swain Co, NC. He married on 21 May 1881 in Swain Co, NC Alpha Omega "Meg" Fuller, born Jun 1853 in Pickens Dist, SC; died 20 Jun 1930 in Swain Co, NC, daughter of Samuel P Fuller and Marium Leathers.
Children of James R Evans and Alpha Omega "Meg" Fuller were as follows: 66 i Arthur Edwin4 Evans, born 18 Aug 1881 in Swain Co, NC. 67 ii James C4 Evans, born May 1883 in Swain Co, NC. 68 iii Caroline A4 Evans, born Jul 1885 in Swain Co, NC. 69 iv Mary E4 Evans, born Sep 1889 in Swain Co, NC.
20. William Wexley3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born Jun 1853 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC. He married on 9 Mar 1875 in Swain Co, NC Martha A Fuller, born Dec 1852 in Pickens Dist, SC; died 1900/20 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC, daughter of Samuel P Fuller and Marium Leathers.
Children of William Wexley Evans and Martha A Fuller were as follows: 70 i Laura Ella4 Evans, born 10 May 1877 in Swain Co, NC; died 29 Jan 1920 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem moved to Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 71 ii Lura Hazeltine4 Evans, born Apr 1879 in Swain Co, NC. 72 iii William Albert4 Evans, born 9 May 1881 in Swain Co, NC; died 22 Jul 1933 in Union Co, GA; buried in Ebenezer Cem, Union Co, GA.
21. Jefferson M Samuel3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 16 Sep 1856 in Jackson Co, NC; died 19 Feb 1937 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. He married on 12 Mar 1878 in Swain Co, NC Margaret C Fuller, born 1 Oct 1860 in Pickens Dist, SC; died 7 Jul 1949 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC, daughter of Samuel P Fuller and Marium Leathers.
Children of Jefferson M Samuel Evans and Margaret C Fuller were as follows: 73 i Elvira Druscilla4 Evans, born Apr 1878 in Swain Co, NC; died 4 Nov 1939 in Swain Co, NC. 74 ii Myrtle L4 Evans, born Nov 1879 in Swain Co, NC. 75 iii Cansus4 Evans, born Nov 1881 in Swain Co, NC; died 1900/05 in Swain Co, NC. 76 iv Ida Cordelia4 Evans, born 1 Apr 1884 in Swain Co, NC; died 15 Jan 1973 in Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. 77 v Martha A4 Evans, born Sep 1889 in Swain Co, NC. 78 vi William Tolvin4 Evans, born 1 Aug 1892 in Swain Co, NC; died 22 Apr 1962 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. 79 vii Infant4 Evans, born abt 1894 in Swain Co, NC; died 1895 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 80 viii Infant4 Evans, born abt 1898 in Swain Co, NC; died 1899 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 81 ix Harvey Richard4 Evans, born 3 May 1899 in Swain Co, NC; died 19 Jan 1964 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC. 82 x Asey Palmer4 Evans, born 17 Feb 1901 in Swain Co, NC; died 24 Nov 1980 in Bryson City, Swain Co, NC; buried in Jenkins Cem, Bryson City, Swain Co, NC.
22. Fannie Lou Ellender3 Evans (Phoebe Edith2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 9 Jul 1859 in Jackson Co, NC; died 4 Jun 1943 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. She married on 27 Oct 1878 in Swain Co, NC James Merritt Lequire, born 14 Oct 1858 in Macon Co, NC; died 22 Dec 1911 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC, son of William Nathaniel Lequire and Susan Jane Thomason.
Children of Fannie Lou Ellender Evans and James Merritt Lequire were as follows: 83 i Susie C4 Lequire, born 13 Jul 1879 in Swain Co, NC; died 10 Dec 1949 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 84 ii William Edwin4 Lequire, born 14 Feb 1885 in Swain Co, NC; died 12 Feb 1967 in Union Co, GA; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 85 iii Laura Elizabeth4 Lequire, born 2 May 1887 in Swain Co, NC; died 28 Sep 1968 in Union Co, GA. 86 iv Earl4 Lequire, born 1880/1900; died 1880/1900 in Cades Cove, Blount Co, TN. 87 v Mary Artie4 Lequire, born 4 Aug 1890 in Swain Co, NC; died 2 Jun 1956 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 88 vi Joseph Harlie4 Lequire, born 4 Aug 1890 in Swain Co, NC; died 2 Feb 1914 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 89 vii Jacob Elbert4 Lequire, born Sep 1896 in Swain Co, NC; died 1972 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 90 viii Roy Melvin4 Lequire, born 7 May 1899 in Swain Co, NC; died 28 Feb 1972 in Union Co, GA. 91 ix Druie T4 Lequire, born 19 Mar 1902 in Swain Co, NC; died 18 Sep 1962 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC.
23. Daniel Francis3 Graham (James Rufus2, Jeffrey1), born 13 Apr 1872 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 17 Jul 1926 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Guge Cem, Graham Co, NC. He married on 11 Mar 1897 in Swain Co, NC Mary Caroline Grant (see 56), born Aug 1871 in Swain Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Swain Co, NC, daughter of John Patton Grant and Darthula Jane Evans.
Children of Daniel Francis Graham and Mary Caroline Grant were as follows: 92 i Hollis D4 Graham, born Dec 1897 in Swain Co, NC; died 1902 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Round Hill Cem, Swain Co, NC. 93 ii Adam L4 Graham, born 1901/02 in Swain Co, NC. 94 iii Eve F4 Graham, born 1902/03 in Swain Co, NC. 95 iv Parmer F4 Graham, born 1904/05 in Swain Co, NC. 96 v Infant4 Graham, born abt 1906 in Swain Co, NC; died 1907 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 97 vi Charles Golden4 Graham, born 24 Mar 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 26 Jul 1994 in Graham Co, NC. 98 vii Bulah4 Graham, born 1908/09 in Swain Co, NC. 99 viii James Henderson4 Graham, born 1910 in Swain Co, NC. 100 ix Infant4 Graham, born abt 1922 in Swain Co, NC; died 1922 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC. 101 x Infant4 Graham, born abt 1924 in Swain Co, NC; died 1924 in Swain Co, NC; buried in Judson Cem, Lauada Cem, Swain Co, NC.
24. Charles Jefferson3 Graham (James Rufus2, Jeffrey1), born May 1875 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married in 1908/09 in Buncombe Co, NC Jerlean Davis, born 1884/85 in NC.
Children of Charles Jefferson Graham and Jerlean Davis were as follows: 102 i Emma4 Graham, born 1910 in Buncombe Co, NC. 103 ii Killard4 Graham, born 1911/12 in Buncombe Co, NC. 104 iii James4 Graham, born 28 Oct 1914 in Buncombe Co, NC. 105 iv Dorothy4 Graham, born 1917 in Buncombe Co, NC. 106 v Laura4 Graham, born 1919 in Buncombe Co, NC. 107 vi Geneva Dovie4 Graham, born 11 Nov 1921 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 14 Feb 2006 in Buncombe Co, NC.
25. Merrit McTier3 Graham (Milus Washington2, Jeffrey1), born 11 Dec 1854 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married on 19 Feb 1874 in Swain Co, NC Martha Jenkins, born Mar 1857 in Jackson Co, NC, daughter of Mitchell Jenkins and Nancy Rogers.
Children of Merrit McTier Graham and Martha Jenkins were as follows: 108 i Mary C4 Graham, born 1874/75 in Buncombe Co, NC. 109 ii John H4 Graham, born 1875/76 in Buncombe Co, NC. 110 iii George W4 Graham, born 1877/78 in Buncombe Co, NC. 111 iv (---)4 Graham, born Mar 1880 in Buncombe Co, NC. 112 v Arthur4 Graham, born May 1883 in Buncombe Co, NC. 113 vi Maud4 Graham, born Mar 1888 in Buncombe Co, NC. 114 vii Grace H4 Graham, born Jun 1891 in Buncombe Co, NC. 115 viii Eugene4 Graham, born Nov 1893 in Buncombe Co, NC. 116 ix Hobart4 Graham, born Dec 1897 in Buncombe Co, NC.
26. Alice Rebecca3 Graham (Milus Washington2, Jeffrey1), born 16 May 1856 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married on 18 Jul 1876 in Buncombe Co, NC James R Shipman, born 1856/57 in GA.
Children of Alice Rebecca Graham and James R Shipman were as follows: 117 i Lou D4 Shipman, born 1878/79 in Henderson Co, NC.
29. John Baxter3 Graham (Milus Washington2, Jeffrey1), born 2 Jun 1861 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married bef 1907 in Buncombe Co, NC Mary Jane (---), born Jun 1865 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Children of John Baxter Graham and Mary Jane (---) were as follows: 118 i Harmon W4 Graham, born Aug 1883 in Buncombe Co, NC. 119 ii Horace E4 Graham, born in Buncombe Co, NC.
30. Dora Monttovery3 Graham (Milus Washington2, Jeffrey1), born 17 May 1863 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 13 Aug 1948 in McMinn Co, TN. She married on 31 Jan 1879 in Buncombe Co, NC Samuel P Baker, born 4 Jul 1850 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 8 Dec 1931 in McMinn Co, TN, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes.
Children of Dora Monttovery Graham and Samuel P Baker were as follows: 120 i Bascom Bailey4 Baker, born 4 Jan 1880 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 16 Dec 1939. 121 ii Davenport Garfield4 Baker, born 22 Nov 1883 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 22 Apr 1966. 122 iii Fleety4 Baker, born 1884 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1977. 123 iv Robert Franklin4 Baker, born Jul 1886 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 19 Mar 1923. 124 v Myrtle4 Baker, born Nov 1888 in Buncombe Co, NC. 125 vi Lonnie Harrison4 Baker, born Nov 1890 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 18 Aug 1957. 126 vii Ethel "Ellie"4 Baker, born 15 May 1894 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 16 Apr 1963 in Fort Worth, TX. 127 viii William McKinley4 Baker, born Aug 1896 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1961 in Fort Worth, TX. 128 ix Rose E4 Baker, born Aug 1899 in McMinn Co, TN; died 1904 in McMinn Co, TN.
33. Miles Hamilton3 Tabor (Rosanna2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born Feb 1851 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1900 in Swain Co, NC. He married in 1885/86 in Swain Co, NC Sarah L (---), born Dec 1857 in TN.
Children of Miles Hamilton Tabor and Sarah L (---) were as follows: 129 i Elvira L4 Tabor, born Apr 1888 in Swain Co, NC. 130 ii Margaret R4 Tabor, born May 1889 in Swain Co, NC.
34. Thomas J3 Tabor (Rosanna2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born Jan 1852 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 28 Jul 1920 in Swain Co, NC. He married in 1885/86 in Swain Co, NC Margaret L (---), born Jan 1862 in NC.
Children of Thomas J Tabor and Margaret L (---) were as follows: 131 i Joseph M4 Tabor, born Jun 1884 in Swain Co, NC. 132 ii Annie E4 Tabor, born Sep 1886 in Swain Co, NC. 133 iii Daniel H4 Tabor, born Jan 1888 in Swain Co, NC.
35. Fletcher3 Tabor (Rosanna2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 1855/56 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC. He married on 14 Dec 1873 in Swain Co, NC Annie Elmina McClure, born 1851/52 in NC.
Children of Fletcher Tabor and Annie Elmina McClure were as follows: 134 i Jesse4 Tabor, born 1870/71 in Cherokee Co, NC. 135 ii Isabella4 Tabor, born 1873/74 in Cherokee Co, NC. 136 iii Laura4 Tabor, born 1876/77 in Cherokee Co, NC.
36. William Manning3 Tabor (Rosanna2 Graham, Jeffrey1), born 1868/69 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married (1) bef 1889 in Swain Co, NC Ellen McHan; (2) on 12 Mar 1909 Lillie Teresia Bryson, born 10 Feb 1880 in Cherokee Co, NC; died 13 Dec 1929, daughter of Joseph Holmes Bryson and Nancy Caroline Cruise.
Children of William Manning Tabor and Ellen McHan were as follows: 137 i Mary Catherine4 Tabor, born 11 Jun 1889 in Swain Co, NC. 138 ii Grover Cleveland4 Tabor, born 29 Jul 1891 in Swain Co, NC.
38. Thomas J3 Graham (Adolphus Theodore2, Jeffrey1), born 29 Mar 1866 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1930 in Graham Co, NC. He married (1) in 1885/86 in Madison Co, NC Sarah L Freeman, born Aug 1868 in Madison Co, NC; died 1900/06 in Madison Co, NC, daughter of George W Freeman and Mary Ann Davis; (2) in 1900/06 in Madison Co, NC Lilly Jane Price, born Oct 1877 in Madison Co, NC; died aft 1930 in Graham Co, NC, daughter of Job B Price and Rachel (---).
Children of Thomas J Graham and Sarah L Freeman were as follows: 139 i James B4 Graham, born Nov 1886 in Madison Co, NC. 140 ii Fanny4 Graham, born Oct 1888 in Madison Co, NC. 141 iii Dora B4 Graham, born Aug 1889 in Madison Co, NC. 142 iv George N4 Graham, born Apr 1893 in Madison Co, NC. 143 v Joseph T4 Graham, born Nov 1895 in Madison Co, NC.
Children of Thomas J Graham and Lilly Jane Price were as follows: 144 i Dewey4 Graham, born 1907 in Madison Co, NC. 145 ii Allie4 Graham, born 1909 in Madison Co, NC. 146 iii Maggie4 Graham, born 1910 in Madison Co, NC. 147 iv Walter4 Graham, born 1911 in Madison Co, NC.
40. Emaline Druscilla3 Graham (Adolphus Theodore2, Jeffrey1), born 22 Oct 1868 in Buncombe Co, NC. She married aft 1880 in Buncombe Co, NC Robert Gilliland, born 1864/65 in Buncombe Co, NC, son of Allen Gilliland and Elizabeth "Betsy" Suttles.
Children of Emaline Druscilla Graham and Robert Gilliland were as follows: 148 i Sylva4 Gilliland, born abt 1887 in Buncombe Co, NC. 149 ii Nellie4 Gilliland, born abt 1890 in Buncombe Co, NC. 150 iii Ether4 Gilliland, born abt 1891 in Buncombe Co, NC. 151 iv Elsie4 Gilliland, born abt 1893 in Buncombe Co, NC. 152 v Maggie4 Gilliland, born abt 1896 in Buncombe Co, NC. 153 vi Fanny4 Gilliland, born abt 1898 in Buncombe Co, NC. 154 vii May4 Gilliland, born 1899/1900 in Buncombe Co, NC. 155 viii Theodore4 Gilliland, born 1902/03 in Buncombe Co, NC. 156 ix Amber Lee4 Gilliland, born 1904/05 in Buncombe Co, NC. 157 x L L4 Gilliland, born 1907/08 in Henderson Co, NC.
41. Noah W3 Graham (Adolphus Theodore2, Jeffrey1), born Dec 1869 in Buncombe Co, NC; died in Rutherford Co, NC. He married in 1905/06 in Buncombe Co, NC Docia E (---), born 1876/77 in NC.
Children of Noah W Graham and Docia E (---) were as follows: 158 i A W4 Graham, born 1905/06 in Buncombe Co, NC.
43. Melvin G3 Graham (Adolphus Theodore2, Jeffrey1), born 1872/73 in Buncombe Co, NC; died aft 1920 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married in 1891/92 in Buncombe Co, NC Margaret L (---), born 1876/77 in Buncombe Co, NC.
Children of Melvin G Graham and Margaret L (---) were as follows: 159 i Millard B4 Graham, born 1894/95 in Buncombe Co, NC. 160 ii Flora M4 Graham, born 1895/96 in Buncombe Co, NC. 161 iii Callista C4 Graham, born 1897/98 in Buncombe Co, NC. 162 iv Emerson C4 Graham, born 1899/1900 in Buncombe Co, NC. 163 v Percy Manious4 Graham, born 1900/01 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 1998. 164 vi Easter4 Graham, born 1905/06 in Buncombe Co, NC. 165 vii Wiliam T4 Graham, born 1910 in Buncombe Co, NC.
46. Derias Elmer3 Graham (Adolphus Theodore2, Jeffrey1), born Oct 1878 in Buncombe Co, NC. He married in 1898/99 in Buncombe Co, NC Ella J Gilliland, born Oct 1881 in Buncombe Co, NC, daughter of Henry E Gilliland and Martha Rackard.
Children of Derias Elmer Graham and Ella J Gilliland were as follows: 166 i Margaret J4 Graham, born 1900/01 in Buncombe Co, NC. 167 ii Ira E4 Graham, born 1904/05 in Buncombe Co, NC. 168 iii Caroline4 Graham, born 1906/07 in Buncombe Co, NC. |
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