Posted on: Avery Co. NC Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Avery/10477 Surname: Davis, Hicks, Oakes, Taylor, Whittington, Andrews ------------------------- I have a Hilton Oakes b.1888 in Mitchell Co., NC married to a Anne (Nannie) Whittington b.May 10, 1892 in Mitchell Co., NC. I show he is the son of James L. Oakes and Alice Little. He is a brother to my Great Grandmother Sallie L. Oakes. I have a note on him that states that he died young and is buried in Doc Hollow near Elk Park, Avery County, NC