I went to the Community College in Williamston earlier in the week and ABSTRACTED these obituaries from the The Gospel Messenger, an early publication from the Primitive Baptist Church. I hope they will be of interest to someone. None of these are my family. 1.William Staton William Staton was born Sept. 20, 1849 and died Oct. 12, 1910, aged 61 yrs. and 22 days. He was married to Emma Keel and they had five children, two of which died in infancy. He was a businessman and provided well for his family. Afflicted from his youth William Staton walked on crutches or was carried in a wheel chair in his latter days. He was buried in the "family burying ground" near Bethel. Written by his sister, Maggie A. Staton of Bethel, NC The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 33, Num. 1. Jan. 1911 2. Whitmel Davis Whitmel Davis died of pneumonia Dec. 31, 1909 near Hamilton, NC. He was the son of Thomas and Winifred Davis, and married Nancy Davis in 1875. He is survived by his wife and two children. Written by M.T. Lawrence The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 32, Num. 10, 1910 3. Martha Davis Mrs Martha L. Davis died in Martin County, NC. She was a Barfield and married J.L.G. Davis, who died several years earlier. Five children are left to mourn her. Written by M.T. Lawrence The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 32,Num. 10, 1910 4. N.T. Cox N.T. Cox was born Aug. 10, 1851 and died of pneumonia Feb. 24, 1910. He was the son of Josiah and Sarah A. Cox, and lived 58 years, 6 months, and 14 days. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Blount's Creek, Beaufort County in 1879 , and later moved to Hancock Church in Pitt County where he was a member til he died. He leaves a wife and eight sons. Written by Josephus Cox, Assistant Clerk The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 32, Num. 8. August 1910 5. Martha A. Gurganus Martha A. Gurganus died at age 72 in Robersonville, NC. on Apr. 4, 1911. She was the daughter of John S. and Charlotte Whichard, and married William Gurganus. She first joined the church at Briery Swamp in Pitt County, and later moved her membership by letter to the church in Robersonville. She was afflicted with a lung trouble and in bad health for a long time before she died. Written by M.T.Lawrence, pastor, Robersonville, NC. May 31, 1911 The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 33, Num. 7, 1911 6. Simon D. Ward Memorial Resolutions of Deacon Simon D. Ward The church at Smithwick's Creek, Martin County passed memorial resolutions upon the death of Deacon Simon D. Ward on Sat. before the fourth Sunday of June, 1910. Simon Ward united with the church in May 1851, and died June 21, 1910. He is described in these resolutions as a true and loving Christian. Copies of the Resolutions were sent to the Gospel Messenger, Zion's Landmark. and to the County newspaper, The Enterprise. Written by Wm. H. Peele, moderator and Wm. H. Daniel, Clerk The Gospel Messenger, Vol. 32, Num. 8, August 1910 More to follow. Brenda

Thanks so much for the effort and your willingness to help us all. Would this be from the SKEWARKEY Primitive Baptist Church in Williamston? Jeanne in Florida > I went to the Community College in Williamston earlier in the week and > ABSTRACTED these obituaries from the The Gospel Messenger, an early > publication from the Primitive Baptist Church. I hope they will be of > interest to someone. >