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Mary Gray Weldon^1,2

• Father: Ollie Jones Weldon b. 17 Apr 1891, d. 13 Nov 1958
• Mother: May Violet Jones b. 17 Aug 1893, d. 8 Sep 1944

• Birth*: Mary Gray Weldon was born on 28 January 1919 at NC.³
• She was the daughter of Ollie Jones Weldon and May Violet Jones.
• Marriage*: Mary Gray Weldon married Fred Thomas Finch, son of Thomas James Finch and Ada S. Faulkner, on 29 December 1932 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC.^1,4
• Death*: Mary Gray Weldon died on 17 May 1978 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 59 .⁵
• Burial*: She was buried circa 19 May 1978 at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.³

Hobson Gray Finch¹

• Father: James Simpson Finch b. 5 Dec 1870, d. 4 Nov 1934
• Mother: Cara Agnes Patterson b. 4 Jun 1867, d. 1 Mar 1956

• Birth*: Hobson Gray Finch was born on 11 May 1902 at NC.¹
• He was the son of James Simpson Finch and Cara Agnes Patterson.
• Marriage*: Hobson Gray Finch married Mattie Elizabeth Faulkner, daughter of Charles Franklin Faulkner and Rosa Lee Falkner, on 26 December 1923 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• Death*: Hobson Gray Finch died on 13 November 1973 at Franklin Co., NC, at age 71 .³

Foster Man Harris^1,2

• Father: Arthur Henry Harris b. 6 May 1882, d. 24 May 1961
• Mother: Lessie Edwards b. 8 Oct 1887, d. 18 May 1973

• Birth*: Foster Man Harris was born on 5 March 1906 at Franklin Co., NC.²
• He was the son of Arthur Henry Harris and Lessie Edwards.
• Marriage*: Foster Man Harris married Jodie Falkner, daughter of Joseph Jackson Falkner and Annie L. Pernell, on 24 December 1932 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Foster Man Harris died on 9 June 1965 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 59 .²

Reginald Clifton Hill^1,2

• Birth*: Reginald Clifton Hill was born on 2 June 1908 at NC.³
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Catherine Faulkner, daughter of William Pettiway Faulkner and Lula Margaret Morris, on 22 December 1935 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,4
• Death*: Reginald Clifton Hill died on 12 December 1981 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 73 .^1,3

Lula Agnes Pernell¹

• Father: William S. Pernell¹ b. 24 Oct 1854, d. 29 Mar 1930
• Mother: Louisa Falkner¹ b. 22 May 1850, d. 1 May 1932

• Birth*: Lula Agnes Pernell was born on 21 August 1881 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of William S. Pernell and Louisa Falkner.¹
• Census*: Lula Agnes Pernell appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. She is 16 years old and employed as a dressmaker. She is living at home with her parents.²
• Marriage*: She married (?) Jones after 2 June 1900.¹
• Death*: Lula Agnes Pernell died on 4 August 1955 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC, at age 73 . Margie Loverne Gupton, daughter, was the informant.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 5 August 1955 at Sulpher Springs, Warren Co., NC.¹

Annie Dorsey¹

• Father: John Lewis Dorsey¹ b. c Oct 1858, d. 29 Jan 1920
• Mother: Adeline Cornelia A. Faulkner¹ b. c Feb 1858, d. 15 Oct 1927

• Birth*: Annie Dorsey was born in July 1890 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Lewis Dorsey and Adeline Cornelia A. Faulkner.¹
• Marriage*: Annie Dorsey married Wiley B. Joyner on 17 August 1913 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Annie Dorsey died on 25 April 1929 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 38 .¹

Wiley B. Joyner^1,2

• Birth*: Wiley B. Joyner was born circa 1884 at NC.²
• Marriage*: He married Annie Dorsey, daughter of John Lewis Dorsey and Adeline Cornelia A. Faulkner, on 17 August 1913 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Wiley B. Joyner died on 13 August 1924 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.¹

Marcenas A. Murray¹

• Father: Joseph John Murray¹ b. 20 Jun 1876, d. 14 Aug 1943
• Mother: Martha E. "Patti" Falkner¹ b. 4 Oct 1869, d. 27 May 1962

• Birth*: Marcenas A. Murray was born on 21 December 1891 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Joseph John Murray and Martha E. "Patti" Falkner.¹
• Death*: Marcenas A. Murray died on 11 November 1913 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC, at age 21 . J.J. Murray was the informant. Marcenas was single at the time of his death.¹

Willie Lee Peace¹

• Birth*: Willie Lee Peace was born on 15 June 1902 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Nettie J. Faulkner, daughter of Thomas Wells Faulkner and Nannie Falkner, on 29 November 1941 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^1,3
• Death: Willie Lee Peace died on 28 February 1970 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 67 .²
• Burial*: He was buried circa 1 March 1970 at Fair View Cemetery, Franklinton, Franklin Co., NC.⁴

John Frank Pernell¹

• Father: Hugh Franklin Pernell¹ b. 27 Apr 1856, d. 13 Feb 1931
• Mother: Susan Falkner¹ b. 23 Jan 1859, d. 18 Aug 1885

• Birth*: John Frank Pernell was born on 13 August 1880 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Hugh Franklin Pernell and Susan Falkner.¹
• Marriage*: John Frank Pernell married Mary Susan Ayscue, daughter of Thomas Speit Ayscue and Nancy Ball, on 13 February 1907 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• Death*: John Frank Pernell died on 13 February 1941 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC, at age 60 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 14 February 1941 at Faulkner/Pernell Cemetery #1, Alert, Franklin Co., NC.³

Mary Susan Ayscue^1,2

• Father: Thomas Speit Ayscue¹ b. 31 Aug 1836, d. 22 Aug 1920
• Mother: Nancy Ball¹ b. c 1842, d. 13 Jun 1934

• Birth*: Mary Susan Ayscue was born on 31 July 1875 at NC.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Thomas Speit Ayscue and Nancy Ball.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Susan Ayscue married John Frank Pernell, son of Hugh Franklin Pernell and Susan Falkner, on 13 February 1907 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,4
• Death*: Mary Susan Ayscue died on 11 May 1970 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 94 .^2,3
• Burial*: She was buried circa 13 May 1970 at Faulkner/Pernell Cemetery #1, Alert, Franklin Co., NC.³

Louis J. Pernell¹

• Father: William S. Pernell¹ b. 24 Oct 1854, d. 29 Mar 1930
• Mother: Louisa Falkner¹ b. 22 May 1850, d. 1 May 1932

• Birth*: Louis J. Pernell was born on 15 January 1881 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of William S. Pernell and Louisa Falkner.¹
• Census*: Louis J. Pernell appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. He is 19 years old, single and living at home with his parents. He is employed as a farm laborer.²
• Marriage*: He married Sarah "Sallie" A. Ayscue, daughter of Wiley Ayscue and Fannie Mosley, on 24 January 1904 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Louis J. Pernell died on 3 October 1943 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 62 .¹

Sarah "Sallie" A. Ayscue¹

• Father: Wiley Ayscue b. Dec 1802, d. b 1901
• Mother: Fannie Mosley b. Jun 1858, d. 22 Dec 1917

• Birth*: Sarah "Sallie" A. Ayscue was born on 18 May 1882 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Wiley Ayscue and Fannie Mosley.
• Marriage*: Sarah "Sallie" A. Ayscue married Louis J. Pernell, son of William S. Pernell and Louisa Falkner, on 24 January 1904 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• Death*: Sarah "Sallie" A. Ayscue died on 9 October 1968 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 86 .¹

Percy Herman Shreve^1,2

• Birth*: Percy Herman Shreve was born on 29 February 1892 at NC.²
• Marriage*: He married Agnes Lewellen Falkner, daughter of Eugene Falkner and Mary Kay Kate Mustian, on 20 October 1921 at Andrews Avenue, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^1,3,4
• Death*: Percy Herman Shreve died on 1 February 1952 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC, at age 59 .²
• Burial*: He was buried on 2 February 1952 at Reidlawn Cemetery, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC.²

Onnie Christmas Murray¹

• Father: Joseph John Murray¹ b. 20 Jun 1876, d. 14 Aug 1943
• Mother: Martha E. "Patti" Falkner¹ b. 4 Oct 1869, d. 27 May 1962

• Birth*: Onnie Christmas Murray was born on 13 June 1899 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph John Murray and Martha E. "Patti" Falkner.¹
• Marriage*: Onnie Christmas Murray married William James "Jim" Smith circa 1920.¹
• Census*: Onnie Christmas Murray appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Onnie is 30. Husband Jim is 34 and employed as a sawyer at a saw mill.²
• Death*: She died on 4 June 1974 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 74 .¹

William Herman Spencer¹

• Birth*: William Herman Spencer was born on 19 May 1911 at VA.¹
• Engagement: He and Marguerite Stewart Falkner were engaged on 9 June 1939 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, Spencer-Finch Engagement Announced Mrs. George E. Selby was hostess Tuesday evening to two tables of bridge, honoring Mrs. Marguerite Faulkner Finch whose engagement was announced dur ing the party to W. H. Spencer of Louisburg. On being seated at the tables the guests were surprised by small white cards at each place announcing the coming marriage and giving the date the nuptials are to take place. After the play high score prize was awarded to Miss Anne Barn hill. The honoree was presented with a set of lace luncheon unats and a beautiful nosegay of roses with the diamond engagement ring attached to the center of the group of perfect flowers. An Ice cream and cake course was enjoyed by the honoree, Mrs. Finch and Miss Anne Barnhlll. Mrs. W A.. Raynor, Mrs. J. L. Gupton, Miss Josephine Rouse, Mrs. Joe Pierce, Miss Marguerite Tonkel and Miss Jtmmle James. The bride-elect Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Faulkner of Henderson. Mr. Spencer Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Spencer of Seaboard. The vows will be hieard Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 p. m. at the First Methodist Church In Louisburg.²
• Marriage*: William Herman Spencer married Marguerite Stewart Falkner, daughter of Eugene Falkner and Mary Kay Kate Mustian, on 16 August 1939 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: William Herman Spencer died on 19 October 1973 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 62 .¹

Joseph Roy Tharrington¹

• Birth*: Joseph Roy Tharrington was born on 27 April 1892 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Essie Lee Faulkner, daughter of Charles Franklin Faulkner and Rosa Lee Falkner, on 29 December 1912 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Joseph Roy Tharrington died on 11 February 1970 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 77 .¹

James Y. Ayscue¹

• Father: James A. Cleveland Ayscue¹ b. 3 May 1887, d. 7 Nov 1956
• Mother: Bessie Gray Wrenn¹ b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 15 Nov 1980

• Birth*: James Y. Ayscue was born on 15 May 1921 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of James A. Cleveland Ayscue and Bessie Gray Wrenn.¹
• Death*: James Y. Ayscue died on 28 July 1921 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.¹

Mary Ruth Ferguson¹

• Father: Robert J. Ferguson¹ b. 23 Nov 1883, d. 11 Dec 1921
• Mother: Fannie Lee Renn¹ b. Mar 1889, d. 20 Sep 1925

• Birth*: Mary Ruth Ferguson was born on 10 January 1921 at Vance Co., N.C.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert J. Ferguson and Fannie Lee Renn.¹
• Death*: Mary Ruth Ferguson died on 26 January 1922 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC, at age 1 .¹

Nora Vaughn¹

• Birth*: Nora Vaughn was born circa 1852.¹
• Marriage*: She married Archibald Hunter Renn, son of Harmon Haywood Renn and Nancy G. Strum, after 5 April 1930 at NC; On Archibald's death certificate it shows the name of his wife as Nora Vaughn. No spouse was listed with him in the 1930 census.¹

Eva Janette Wrenn^1,2

• Father: George Washington Wrenn Jr.¹ b. 15 May 1892, d. 9 Apr 1967
• Mother: Ellie B. Champion¹ b. 28 Jun 1900, d. 30 Sep 1991

• Birth*: Eva Janette Wrenn was born on 19 July 1928 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Washington Wrenn Jr. and Ellie B. Champion.¹
• Death*: Eva Janette Wrenn died on 14 June 1929 at Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 15 June 1929 at Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., NC.²

James Milton Renn¹

• Father: Clarence Oliver Renn¹ b. 28 Mar 1893, d. 14 Jul 1976
• Mother: Mamie L. Newman¹ b. 15 Nov 1891, d. 12 Oct 1918

• Birth*: James Milton Renn was born on 21 May 1917 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Clarence Oliver Renn and Mamie L. Newman.¹
• Death*: James Milton Renn died on 17 September 1933 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC, at age 16 . Committed suicide with gunshot wound to abdomin. Informant was E.M. Powell.¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 18 September 1933 at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.¹

Walter Timothy Renn¹

• Father: George P. Renn¹ b. c 1842, d. 1888
• Mother: Sally J. "Sarah" Hoyle¹ b. 14 Feb 1852, d. 6 Jul 1924

• Birth*: Walter Timothy Renn was born on 22 April 1878 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of George P. Renn and Sally J. "Sarah" Hoyle.¹
• Marriage*: Walter Timothy Renn married Meta Kearney, daughter of William R. Kearney and Fannie Bailey, on 29 December 1897 at at her father, William Kearney's home, Franklin Co., NC.^2,3
• DraftWWI*: Walter Timothy Renn registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC. He stated that Meta Renn was his nearest relative.⁴
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 8 June 1920 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. Walter P. is 46 years old and employed as a farmer.⁵
• Death*: He died on 20 October 1955 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC, at age 77 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 21 October 1955 at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.¹

Jennie Lee Hayes¹

• Father: Joseph A. Hayes¹ b. 1844, d. 1904
• Mother: Mildred Renn¹ b. c 1833, d. 1897

• Birth*: Jennie Lee Hayes was born on 1 June 1872 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph A. Hayes and Mildred Renn.¹
• Marriage*: Jennie Lee Hayes married Joseph Mansfield Breedlove, son of James Washington Breedlove and Martha Vaughn "Pattie" Duke, circa 1900 at NC.^1,2
• Census*: Jennie Lee Hayes appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Salem, Granville Co., NC. Joseph was born in Aug 1864. He and his wife Jennie have been married less than a year. He is employed as a farmer.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 April 1910 at Salem, Granville Co., NC. Jennie and Joe have been married for 11 years. They have had five children and all five are listed in the census. Joe is employed as a farmer.³
• Death*: She died on 9 June 1947 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 75 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 11 June 1947 at Cokesbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.¹

Lillian Ross¹

• Father: John Henry Ross¹ b. 10 Mar 1861, d. 7 Feb 1940
• Mother: Winnifred Florence Renn¹ b. 27 Mar 1870, d. 2 Oct 1924

• Birth*: Lillian Ross was born on 25 August 1895 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John Henry Ross and Winnifred Florence Renn.¹
• Marriage: Lillian Ross married Walter Henry Clopton, son of Louis M. Clopton and Martha A. Renn, on 9 April 1911 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^1,2
• Death*: Lillian Ross died on 27 May 1960 at 116 Wiggins St., Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 64 .¹