Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society, Inc.

P.O. BOX 817, Sparta, N.C. 28675

President: Marvie Shelor			
Vice President: Pauline Jolly
Secretary-Treasurer:  Elvira Crouse

Vol. 10, No.4	 	             	  December 1988		BULLETIN NO. 37

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

	My second and final year as your President has come to an end!!!

	I want to thank each of you for your continuous support and hope you will welcome your new officer in the same manner.  

	I am very proud to be a part of having the cemetery book printed last year.  I appreciate all of you who worked so diligently on this project.  Other highlights of my presidential years were our trips to Newbern, Virginia and our picnic at Grayson Highlands Park.  I look forward to more interesting trips with this group.

	I'd like to thank June Zimmerman for getting this newsletter together from beginning to end.  In that connection, I would like to solicit more input from our members.  How about helping her out by contributing an article now and then?  We all appreciate you, June.

										Marvie Shelor

FROM THE EDITOR:

	We apologize for the lateness of this Bulletin.  Inasmuch as this is the case, we can report the new officers for 1989.  They are: President, Mildred Torney; Vice-President, Pauline Jolly; and Secretary-Treasurer, Elvira Crouse.  In addition to these three officers, Irene Wagoner, Marjorie Armentrout and M.O. Zimmerman make up the Board of Directors.  

	On behalf of the Society, we are grateful to Marvie, Pauline and Elvira for their service this past year.  Marvie has served us well for two years.  We give him our special thanks and look forward to his continued support.
	
	The Society voted to raise our basic membership fee from $2.00 to $5.00.  1989 memberships are now due.  For those of you who paid in advance, consider your fee paid.  All others please renew as soon as possible at the new rate of $5.00.

FROM THE PAGES OF LUNA WEAVER'S SCRAPBOOK:

1966 OBITUARY

SISTER MALLIE WEAVER, daughter of Floyd and Ellen Crouse, was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina June 25, 1890; departed this life Jan. 31, 1966.  She was married to Deacon Fred Weaver.  To this union were born three children.  All preceded her in death.

	She received a hope in Christ and united with the church at Roans Creek, later moving her membership to Pond Mountain.  She was baptised along with Brother Fred and their youngest son by Elder W.W. Davis.  

	She was a solid believer in the doctrine of salvation by the grace of God, and stood firm and unmovable in the faith once delivered to the saints. Sister Mallie knew the meaning of sorrow, tragedy and affliction.  She bore her sorrow, withstood tragedy and carried on despite the afflictions of this life, and died a soldier of this ancient religion.

	She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Deacon F.G. Weaver, two brothers Floyd Crouse of Sparta, N.C. And Lee Crouse of Ohio, and her many friends and realities.  

	Funeral services were conducted at the Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Sparta by Elder R.N. Joines and E.G. Lyle; burial was in the Family Cemetery. 

1964 OBITUARY – ALEX MABE

	Alex Mabe, the son of James and Polly Stamper Mabe was born Sept. 15, 1868 and departed this life December 25, 1964, making his stay on earth 96 years, 3 months, and 10 days.  

	He was married to Ettie Mabe on November 24, 1893.  Unto this union were born four children who survive: Mrs. Bertha Blevins, Mrs. Bessie Sexton, and Walter Mabe all of Galax, Va; and Edgar Mabe of the home.

	Uncle Alex as he was often called, was a hard working and industrious man.  He would sometimes speak of how people ought to live and believe in being honest with all men.  He made statements to members of the family that something happened to him when a young man during a meeting he was attending.  But for some reason he never united with any church, but was a firm believer in salvation by sovereign grace and enjoyed hearing men preach of the glorious doctrine of grace.  These statements made by him causes us to believe he was a child of the Heavenly King.  Tears of joy have been seen to flow while listening to these wonderful truths.  

	He leaves his companion, his children, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters: Mrs. Alice Bennett of Fries, Va., Mrs. Nannie Caudill of Galax, Va., and many friends and relatives to mourn his passing.  Four brothers and a sister proceeded him death.

	He had been in declining health for some time and although almost totally blind, he bore it all with patience.  

SCRAPBOOK (Continued)

1964 OBITUARY – ALEX MABE (continued)

	We feel our lost is his eternal gain and if he could speak to us today, we feel he would say, “Weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.”

	Funeral services were held at Shiloh Methodist Church on December 27, with Elders Walter Evans and Edd Douglas conducting the service.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

1918 OBITUARY – MRS. B.I. EDWARSDS

	On January 15, 1918 the sweet unselfish life of Elizabeth Hawthorn Edwards closed on this earth.  Born only thirty nine years ago, she was just now in the prime of life, and to the heartbroken loved ones and to the sympathizing friends, there comes that world-old question “Why?”  And to trusting hearts the answer comes “God never does, nor suffers to be done that deed, but thou wouldst do thyself couldst thou forsee the end of all events, so well as He.”  

	Above every interest, love of home and family came first with Mrs. Edwards.  A homekeeping heart—loving, justly proud, and ambitious for the two manly boys God had given her.  Yet an outside call never came that she failed to respond.  She was always eager to do her share, unselfish and generous, she lived her life and we'll miss her.

	Through her grandfather John T. Hawthrone of Alleghany Co., N.C., Mrs. Edwards became a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and here in her own quiet way, she did her best.  She was true to every trust.  Can the Master bestow better praise that “She hath done what she could?”  

	On September 20th, 1899 she was united in marriage to Mr. B.I. Edwards and to this happy union were born William Eugene and George D.  The sorrowing ones have the deepest sympathy of neighbors and friends.  An aged father and mother, two brothers and fours sisters are bowed with grief, but they “sorrow not as others which have no hope.”

1913: On last Wednesday morning a very quiet wedding took place when Mr. Walter Frank Osborn of Alleghany county and Miss Virgie Osborne of Independence, Va., were motored to the parsonage with Mr. And Mrs. M.C. Osborne and were married by Rev. L.D. Yost the pastor of the bride.  After the ceremony they drove to the home of the groom and were give a reception.  A number of their friends being in attendance, remembering them with a number of handsome presents.  The groom is a son of Mr. And Mrs. Z.L. Obsorne of Alleghany county and is known throughout the adjoining counties as a prominent business man, while the bride is the charming daughter of Mrs. Mollie Osborne of Grayson Co.

1914: Dale and little son of Mr. And Mrs. J.C. Atwood is quite sick with croup but with the skillful aid of Dr. B.C. Waddell we think he will be well again soon.  

SCRAPBOOK (Continued)

1915 OBITUARY: REV. S.W. BROWN – FROM THE STAR – Thursday Oct. 21, 1915

	The Grim Reaper visited Sparta on last Sunday morning and the spirit of that great and god man, Rev. S.W. Brown, departed from its earthly sphere into the Great Beyond.

	Some thirty-five years ago Mr. Brown came to Alleghany county to make it his home and field of labor.  Those who know him, and probably there is not a man, woman or child in this section who does not, and who has been made better by having done so, he endeared himself as a friend and benefactor.

	As a minister his work has been of a character that few men can equal. Though frail in structure, the time never came that he was not out on his rounds in the Master's cause, giving counsel to those who were straying from the path of righteousness, pouring out joy to those who were blessed, soothing and sorrows of those distressed with comforting advice, and catering to the needs of suffering. Truly his life was an ideal one, and the testimony of those who have felt its good effect, is that of all who knew him

	As a man looking to the betterment of his people, particularly in the field of education, he was the leader, and no one has ever devoted the time and thought that he gave, that the young of this section might receive the benefit of an education.  No sacrifice was too great for this good man to do something for his fellow man, and no better evidence exists than the reverence in which he is held by everyone.

	The tender affection in his home is evidenced by the great grief that his passing away has caused, and God in his goodness will temper the affliction that has been saintly life.

	He will be missed, and his memory cherished by every one who knew him.

1913: Mr. S.C. Richardson of Startford, while coming down Sulphur Springs hill, returning from Troutdale with a heavily loaded wagon, on Thursday of last week, received painful injuries, his right foot being mashed by one of the wagon wheels passing over it.  The wagon being heavily loaded he was walking down the hill driving, the grade being heavy his team could not hold the load, despite the brakes and a locked wheel: the narrow road prevented his keeping out of the way, and though painfully hurt he held on until he could stop the team at the foot of the hill.

DEED OF JOHN LEVI TO JOHN REID JONES

State of N Carolina – Alleghany County

	This deed, made this 23rd day of July 1886 by Levi Jones of Alleghany County and state of N Carolina to John Reid Jones of Jackson Co, and state of Missouri – witnesseth that said Levi Jones in consideration of $1,000 dollars to him paid by John Reid Jones, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged has bargained and sold by this presents, does bargain, sell and convey to said Reid Jones, his heirs and assigns a tract of land in Alleghany Co, state of N Carolina adjoining the lands of William D. Jones, Alex Black, H.J. Williams and others bound as follows:

	Viz – Beginning on a chestnut west 1.14 p to outside lines, so 70 poles to stake, west 76 poles to white oak, So 16 p to stake, W 20 poles to stake and rock, S 19 poles to White Oak corner, W 20 poles crossing creek to white oak, S 9 poles to stake, east 30 poles to Hickory, S 18 poles to white oak, S 32 East 18 poles to stake, s 16 E 12 p to stake, s 73, 8 poles to White Oak, s 2 W 8 Poles to stake, 13E 8 poles to stake, S 3 E 14 poles to stake, S 23 E 11 p to Gum corner, E with W D Jones line, 52 p to Alleghany N 52 – E 19 p to Hickory across the creek, s 80 poles E 32 poles to Chestnut bush in Wiley Jones line near Noren, with his line to chestnut. N 56 east with his line to Spanish Oak, S 74 east with his line to White Oak, east 26 p to White Oak, then Northwards with W D Jones line to the beginning.

	To have and to hold the afore said tract of land during his maturing life and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to said John Reid Jones heirs and assigns and forever to their only sue and behoof and the said Levi Jones covenant that he is seized of said promises in fee and has right to convey the same in fee simple that the same are free from all incumberances and that he will warrant and defend the said title to the same against the claims of all people whatsoever in testimony whereof the said Levi Jones here unto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.

										Levi Jones

Attest: Nathan Weaver
	W.R. Jones

N.C. - Alleghany Co.

	The execution of the foregoing instrument was this day proven before me by the oath and examination of W.R. Jones, the subscribing  witness thereto.  Let the same with this certificate be registered.  This 14th day of Sept. 1886.

	R.S. Carson, Clerk of Sup. Court
	J.C. Roup – Registered I, JC Roup

Reg of Deeds for Alleghany CO, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of the foregoing deed as on record in the Reg. Office in Book 7 on page 355 & 336.  

	This June 9, 1891 – J.C. Roup – Reg.

The following marriage records		ALLEGHANY COUNTY 
are taken from the Registrar’s Office		MARRIAGE RECORDS
at the Court House in Sparta, N.C.

Name of Male 		Name of Female			Father of Male		Mother of Male
William L Jones		Alerria Vaughan			M (?) Jones		Melinda Jones
Wythe Vaughn 		Dolly Jones			William Vaughn 		Melinda Vaughn
Chapman Davis		Nancy Boyers			L D Davis		Frances Davis
John Collins		Betty Noblett			Elijah Collins		        ----
Thomas H Goins		Rhoda McGrady			Henry Goins		Nancy Goins
J A Macky		Sarah Hoppers			William Macky		Phebe Macky
John A. Smith		Mary Tedder			Charles Smith		Sally Smith
Joshua F Debord		Sarah A Caldwell			Jacob Debord		Nancy Debord
John Sanders		Jane Estep			Richard Sanders		Anna Sanders
Preston Phipps		Emeline Osborn			Preston Phipps		Jane Phipps
Reed Miller		Fanny Waggoner			J B Miller		Polly Miller
James W Halsey		Elizabeth Bell			Lewis H Halsey		Rebeca Halsey
Columbus Hash		Rachiel Kirk			Lewis Hash		Mary Hash
Martin Evans		Sarah Jane Edwards		Abraham Evans		Mahala Evans
J A Waggoner		F A Joines			A J Waggoner		Nancy Waggoner
Calvin Anders		Cyntha Osborn			John Anders		Cyntha Anders
H W Perkins		Nancy N C Pugh			L J Perkins		Rhody E Perkins
James H Waddle		E W Carmary			Joseph Waddle		Francis Waddle
A J Petts 		M V Asbery			R A Petts		Pasty Petts
James Warner		Becky Russel			Wm Warner		Evy Warner
M D Waggoner		Liliana Caudill			Daniel Waggoner		M A J Waggoner
Mack Collins		Jeremiah Shoop			John Collins		Susan Collins
James White		Ann Delp			William White		Rutha White
Aras Spurlin		Dismore Williams		D L Spurlin		Mary Spurlin
James Morris Edwards	Lydia Alice Long			Heywood Edwards	Lucinda Edwards
Thomas J Mitchell	Louisa Caudill			F M Mitchell		Caroline Mitchell
Father of Female	Mother of Female	     Date		           By Whom Married 
William Vaughan 	Malinda Vaughan		Sep 1 1875		PC Higgins, JP
M ? Jones		Malinda Jones		Sep 1 1875		PC Higgins, JP
Robert Boyers		Jane Boyers		Nov 7 1875		PC Higgins, JP
William Noblett		     ----			Sep 25 1875		PC Higgins, JP
Russell McGrady		Lucinda McGrady	Oct 3 1875		John L Parsons
Daniel Hoppers		Matilda Hoppers		Mar 27 1875		D C Jones, JP
Joel Ledder		    -----			Nov 16 1875		H L Reeves, JP
  ----			Catherine Caldwell	Sep 11 1875		Nathan Weaver, JP
Berry Estep		Eliza Estep		Nov 27 1875		Rev B E Caudill, JP
Isom Osborn		Silva Osborn		Nov 27 1875		John L Parsons, JP
James Kirk		Susan Kirk		Aug 9 1876		Rev Wm B Halsey
Allen Edwards		Margaret Edwards	Jul 15 1876		Rev James Thompson
Ezekiel Joines		Jenny Joines		Aug 6 1876		Josiah Caudill
David Osborn		Nancy Osborn		Nov 2 1876		Rev W B Halsey
Eli Pugh			Lotte Pugh		Oct 26 1876		Rev W B Halsey
Malon Carmary		Elizabeth Carmary	Nov 20 1876		Rev W B Halsey
W R Asbery		Reba Asbery		Sep 22 1876		Rev S M Dickey
John Russel		Wyoma Russel		Jul 9 1876		Geo Mc Amos, JP
J M D Caudill		Charity Caudill		Oct 1 1876		Rev B E Caudill
Mirk Shoop		Roy Shoop		Aug 13 1876		Rev J W Kilby
Marshall Delp		Maryan Delp		Sep 14 1876		Rev J W Landreth
Peter Williams		Susan Williams		Sep 4 1876		A J Waggoner, JP
John R Long		Polly Long		Sep 24 1876		Rev Wm Londay
Jesse P Caudill		Biddy Caudill		Sep 24 1876		N H Vannoy, JP

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