This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Franklin/Winters Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0UB.2ACI/523 Message Board Post: I am trying to find information on James Franklin and Luster M.Winters., This was my great Grandfather and Grandmother. They lived in Elk Park , N.C. when my Grandfather was born. He was William A. Franklin,born Feb 3, 1887 or 1886. He died in Blount Co. Tenn. in 1971.Any information will be appreciated. Thank-you Betty Sheffield

Janie, here's you a little info. Hope it helps. This is from the Ashe CO., NC census. 20. Larkin Ray(3) (William (2) Jesse (1) was born October 04, 1819 in prob. Watauga Co., NC, and d.January 07, 1898 in Watauga CO., NC. He married Mary Forrester Abt. 1856 daughter of William Forrester and Nancy? Children of Larkin Ray and Mary Forrester: i.Elizabeth Ray,b. 1857, d. est. 1858-1956 ii. Arthur William Ray, B, September23, 1864, d. 1946 (My Grandfather.) iii. Marry "Polly" Ann Ray b. 1866, d. Est. 1867-1960 iv. Thomas J Ray, b. July 20, 1872, Bald Mt., Watauga CO. NC, d. Est.1903-1963. (This was Jack's father.) v.John Randolph Ray,b. March 13, 1876, d. January 03,1955. vi.Joseph T Ray, b. August 19, 1878, d.1968. vii.Lillie Mae Ray, b. April 1895, d. Est. 1896-1989. I am working in the dark with just the computer light on the papers I'm copying this from so didn't list where these people were born, but I think they were all born in Watauga CO. I went to see Jack just before he died in St, Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, NC. He seemed to be doing well and talked a good bit, but a few days later I heard that he had died. I knew him real well since he had always lived in Newland, NC where I was born and raised. Dan used to stay at our house for several days at a time. I think he and Frances didn't click all the time. I knew the girls, but knew Bates better. Frances died when she was visiting a sister. She got sick suddenly, as I heard, and lived but a short time with Pancreatitis I think. You may know that Jack, like Uncle Tom had a law degree, but would never practice. Uncle Tom might nothave had a degree, but did a lot of legal work for people. He always lived in Newland also, and had a beautiful home. He lived across the street from Grandpa Ray, his brother. I don't know what ever happened to Jacks children. The last I heard from Dan he was going to TX or CA. I can't remember which. Well this has turned out to be pretty lengthy after all. Just hope it will help you some. Best wishes. Mimi Lathan

Beam Reunion for the descendents and relatives of Gypsie and Matilda Beam will be held on Saturday, August 25th at the Jonas Ridge Baptist Church. Please bring a potluck, photographs, and memorabilia. Get your name on our family tree! Find long lost cousins! View the tree first hand! Learn where your ancestors are buried! Potluck will begin at 1:00 pm. There will be horseshoes and frisbee.

I have some info. on Martin William Winters. He married Nancy Hicks. Feel free to contact me.

I AM WIL PERRELL SON OF CLYDE MATHESON PERRELL AND GRACE ELIZABETH FRANKLIN (1913-2001) I HAVE A SISTER AND ONE BROTHER ; CLYDE,JR. AND LINDA LEE PERRELL. ESSIE PERRELL WAS MY FATHER'S FIRST WIFE AND THEY HAD ONLY ONE CHILD- JEAN. MY FATHER'S MOTHER WAS ZETA SWEARINGTON AND HIS FATHER WAS WALTER LUTHER PERRELL. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DEBATE AS TO MY FATHER'S "REAL" FATHER WAS BUT AS FAR AS WE KNOW WALTER WAS THE RIGHT MAN. THE AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA I AM FROM IS AVERY COUNTY AND THERE IS A WOMAN BY THE NAME MARGARET ORR (FORMERLY MARGARET OLLIS) WHO LIVES IN NEWLAND IN AVERY COUNTY. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN HER IN MANY YEARS SHE DID CALL AND SPEAK TO MY MOTHER IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR JUST BEFORE MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY. I DO NOT KNOW HER NUMBER BUT I'M SURE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CAN HELP. WE LOST TOUCH OF THE CHITTYS AFTER DAD DIED AND GEORGE HAS SINCE DIED ALSO. HE AND JEAN HAD THREE CHILDREN (CHARLES RICHARD CHITTY-DIANE AND CHERYL CHITTY) I THINK RICKY IS LIVING IN THE MIAMI AREA BUT I HAVE NOT PERSONALLY SPOKEN TO HIM IN MORE THAN 30YEARS. MY SISTER IS STILL IN NORTH CAROLINA AS IS MY BROTHER PART OF THE TIME. HE ALSO HAS A HOME IN FLORIDA I AM CURRENTLY INWYOMING. I HOPE ANY OF THIS HELPS---LET ME KNOW

I AM WIL PERRELL SON OF CLYDE MATHESON PERRELL AND GRACE ELIZABETH FRANKLIN (1913-2001) I HAVE A SISTER AND ONE BROTHER ; CLYDE,JR. AND LINDA LEE PERRELL. ESSIE PERRELL WAS MY FATHER'S FIRST WIFE AND THEY HAD ONLY ONE CHILD- JEAN. MY FATHER'S MOTHER WAS ZETA SWEARINGTON AND HIS FATHER WAS WALTER LUTHER PERRELL. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DEBATE AS TO MY FATHER'S "REAL" FATHER WAS BUT AS FAR AS WE KNOW WALTER WAS THE RIGHT MAN. THE AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA I AM FROM IS AVERY COUNTY AND THERE IS A WOMAN BY THE NAME MARGARET ORR (FORMERLY MARGARET OLLIS) WHO LIVES IN NEWLAND IN AVERY COUNTY. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN HER IN MANY YEARS SHE DID CALL AND SPEAK TO MY MOTHER IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR JUST BEFORE MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY. I DO NOT KNOW HER NUMBER BUT I'M SURE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CAN HELP. WE LOST TOUCH OF THE CHITTYS AFTER DAD DIED AND GEORGE HAS SINCE DIED ALSO. HE AND JEAN HAD THREE CHILDREN (CHARLES RICHARD CHITTY-DIANE AND CHERYL CHITTY) I THINK RICKY IS LIVING IN THE MIAMI AREA BUT I HAVE NOT PERSONALLY SPOKEN TO HIM IN MORE THAN 30YEARS. MY SISTER IS STILL IN NORTH CAROLINA AS IS MY BROTHER PART OF THE TIME. HE ALSO HAS A HOME IN FLORIDA I AM CURRENTLY INWYOMING. I HOPE ANY OF THIS HELPS---LET ME KNOW WIL

I am going up to Avery County next weekend and am willing to in the library and courthouse while I am there.

I'd like to hear more. I am a connection through the Ollises.

Jane B. Walsh writes: From: PWalsh8372@aol.com Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:12:26 EDT Subject: AVERY COUNTY RESEARCHERS LIST - ADD ME!! I am researching the Walsh family who have been in the Avery County area since the 1800s. James Hamilton Walsh was a landowner and also had several stores in the old Beech Mountain Community, Elk Mills, Beech Creek. Jane B. Walsh The WALSH surname has been added to our Surnames, Researchers & Web Pages at URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncavery/surnames/index.html Mike

My Fox family info is pretty sketchy at best. I show Hugh Fox b. 1798 as the father of Savannah b. 1818, Mahala b. 1823, Matilda b. 1828, Eveline b. 1831, and Frank Fox b. 1834. Frank's son William Fox b. 1853 married Nancy Shook. Thier son James Monroe Fox b. 1873 married Lillie Mae Wright. James and Lillie were my great grandparents. Do you have any of these in your database?

one of my family surnames in Fox there where several childern in this family .They family goes back to one of the first settlers in Banner Elk. I am not sure if I can help. Some of the childrens name are Sally Huntley , Ruth Williams, Beth Patton, Minnie Banner, Joe Banner, Lawrence Banner, and Rober Banner.

Looking for anyone related to the Beams, particularly this family: Father - Abe Beam, info unknown Mother - Loura Franklin, b1868, d1955, d/o Gen. Henry Franklin (we know plenty about the Franklins) Children: Gypsie (Gyp), Glaira, Glespie, Gertrude Abe died sometime between 1890 & 1898 and Loura remarried several times. Loura and children are listed with next husband, Elbridge Vance, and new son Charlie in the 1900 Census (Mitchell County). Gyp is buried in Mitchell County. Any info greatly appreciated. Tara Scarborough

This was my sister contact me for more info!

My half sister was jeanne. Contact me for details> WIL PERRELL

Was Martha Patsanna Oaks (1823-1905) the daughter of Lodawick and Milly Oaks? Martha Patsanna Oaks was married to Col. John Milton English (1820-1893) and the 1870 census shows Lodawick Oaks, age 93 and Milly, age 75 living in the English home. Is there a relationship between the above Martha Patsanna Oaks and Rachel Oaks who married Henry English, Sr. (1773-1857) in Yellow Mountain?

I have Aurthor or Athbor S Rash sorry but that was the two spellings I got. married to Mayme or Mamie Green, the dates are right, e-mail for more information I have it back to 1638 in Delaware

I have that family history in regards to Roby's wife Lutisha Rash

Benjamin Lloyd TAYLOR (my grandfather) was born 1915 in Avery county NC. His said father was Luther TAYLOR who died while Ben was  very young. Ben's mother was Sarah Bell WITT. I do not have any facts that Luther and Sarah married.This family connects to BUCHANAN,OLLIS from the Avery county area. Any one know where Luther TAYLOR comes from ............or who his parents were ?

Barbara, email me at wgoakes@comsys.net, I'll let you know what I have on Sudie Ann Clark Winters Willie Oakes

Hi Everyone, The book, Lest We Forget, is a survey of the cemeteries in Avery County that was compiled by Martha A. Pyatte in 1975. This book is normally available from the Avery County Museum, but the existing stock has been sold out for nearly a year. Plans are being developed to republish the book, but it is not yet known when a new edition will be available. For a one week period, ending 7 July 2001, I will do lookups in the book. Please send your query directly to me, not the Mail List. Please specify the name(s) of the deceased, no blanket lookups for a surname will be made. Mike