The Heritage of Rowan Co NC, Vol. 1, 1991 Published by The Genealogical Society of Rowan Co NC. item 252 Gray Belk submitted by Sadie Strange Belk Gray Belk was born in Rowan Co NC 28 June 1810 and died 18 Dec, 1891, buried at Centenary Church Cemetery. He married 1st Rebecca Baxter and they had 3 children; 1. George S. Belk was born 19 Apr 1838 and died 6 Oct 1865. He enlisted in Civil War at the age of 23 on 12 June, 1861 and was a private. He was wounded in the right leg and captured at Winchester, Virginia 19 Sept 1865, hospitalized at Winchester and Baltimore; transferred to Venus Point, Savannah River, Georgia 15 Nov 1864 for exchange. He rejoined the company prior to 6 Apr 1865 and was again captured at Farmville, Virginia. He was released 30 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance. 1. Ruth C. Belk was born 13 May 1859 and died in 1908. She is buried at Centenary Cemetery. 2. Amos H. Belk was born 10 Mar 1842 and died in 1849. He is also buried at Centenary Cem. When Gray's 1st wife died, he married her sister, Martha Ann Baxter [ registered 6 Feb 1843]. This marriage was recorded in Rowan Co NC in 1843. Rebecca and Martha Ann Baxter were daus of James Baxter [d 4 Feb 1820] and Elizabeth Wallis [ d 24 June 1846. Rebecca is buried at Back Creek Church Cemetery, and Gray and Martha are buried at Centenary Methodist Church Cemetery. The children of Gray Belk and Martha Ann Baxter are as follows; 3. Mary Jane Belk b 23 Oct 1844, d 1920 is buried at Centenary Cem. She was married to Doc. Lorrance. 4. William Rankin [Billy] Belk, b 18 July 1846, d 20 Nov 1935, buried at Back Creek Cemetery. He was married 13 Mar 1874 to Louisa McCorkle McNeely. He was a private in the Civil War, enlisted at Camp Holmes 3 Sept 1864. He was captured near Petersburg, Virginia 2 Apr 1865 and confined at Point Look Out, Maryland and released 24 June 1865. 5. James M. Belk b 5 Sept 1848, d 6 Nov 1871 and is buried at Back Creek Cemetery. 6. Hugh W. Belk b 22 Sept 1850, d 1916 and is buried at Centenary Cem. 7. Stephen A. Belk b 24 July 1853, d 11 Apr 1939, married Julia Ann Kerr and is buried at Centenary Cem. 8. Joseph A. Belk b 24 Oct 1855, d 18 July 1856 and is buried at Centenary Cem. 9. Martha Ann Belk b 2 Feb 1858, died 15 Jan 1936 and is buried at Back Creek Cem. She was md to James W. McNeely. 10. Cowan Leander [Lee] Belk b 23 Nov 1859, d 18 Apr 1948, and is buried at Back Creek Cem. On 29 Oct 1885, he married Mary Catherine [Molly] Howard, the dau of E. J.W. and Sarah E. Howard of Iredel Co. NC. They were married at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rowan Co NC by the Rev. J.D. Shirey. Both were age 24. 11.Nancy Lou Belk was born 5 Oct 1861, d 1863, and is buried at Back Creek Cem. Gray Belk is listed in the 1860 Rowan Co NC census as 50 years old with real estate valued at $2000 and personal property at $390. According to Flake Nile Belk, son of James Gray Belk and Julia Solomon, as told to him by his grandfather, William Rankin Belk, the Belk family came from England and settled in Buncombe County, NC. Sources; Mrs. Wm. I. Roland Jr, {Christine Rankin], NC Archives, Back Creek and Centenary Cemetery records and Myrtle Belk Dickson, granddaughter. ************ I am not related. Just helping out. Ginny

I am looking for information about my gg-grandfather Gray Belt or Belk. He was born around 1811. The 1840, 1850 and 1860 US Census list him as Gray BELT. The 1880 US Census list him as Gray BELK. The BELK surname is the one carried forward. There is a marriage license in 1843 to Martha BAXTER and Gray BELT. All of these milestones occurred in Rowan County, North Carolina. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Fred Brinkmann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gfrc_1 Surnames: Ward/Henry/Fox.....Chancellor Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have inf as to where this John Ward died or who he married? Thanks, Fran Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PBbeck34 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12314.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Will of daniel biles: made 29 September, probate Feb Court 1835. Thomas, jonahtan, james, joseph, charles, william, john and daniel ross. dau. Uphamey (Euphemia)Jane Boyd, Phebe Brown. Pat Beck, Gen. Soc of Rowan county Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ritasfunk1 Surnames: Biles/Conger Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/1089.3470.3489.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for a will for Daniel Biles who was married to Jean Conger. I am trying to join DAR and need to prove he had a son John B 1795 in VA married to Catherine Walton. I am descended from John. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ritasfunk1 Surnames: Biles/Conger Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for a will for Daniel Biles who died in February 1835. I need proof of his children - specifically that he had a son John born in 1814. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Herb_Arkin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently updated my website adding 2,316 descendants of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, NC with the following changes among others. any corrections, updates or additions appreciated. Added descendants of: Lafayette Underwood/Susan Hill, John Nelson Johnson/Amanda Howard, Mary Ann Wright/ Thomas Varker, Joseph Wright/Francis Underwood, Elizabeth Wright/Martin Acord, Nelson Gallimore/Louisa Cox, levi Wright/martha seaman, Martisha Wright/William Richardson, Elias Elledge/Polly Wright, John Essex/Anna Wright, Jacob Click/Margaret Ratts, Lewis Job/Nancy Wright, Elijah Wright/Matilda Barnes, John Osborn/Cynthia Adams, Turner Wright/Isabel Rhoten, Martin Acord, Elizabeth Wright, Thomas Varker/Mary Wright, Edward Thurman/Mary Johnson, Oliver Borden/Minerva Wright, jesse gallimore/ruth wright, Delilah Moss/Jacob Scott, Isaac Bowen/Frances Wright, Isaac George/Margaret Smith, Jesse Mullinix/Elizabeth Wright, elizabeth wright/jacob copple, Celia Wright/John Odenbaugh corrected items in the descendency of John Cooley/Selah Wright, corrected parents of mary copple who married charles gaskill, corrected parents of Harry B. Gilstrap, Sr., corrected children of George Godfrey/Maggie Sutherland Herb Arkin 95,000 Descendants and relatives of Richard Wright, Sr. of Rowan County, North Carolina who emigrated to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Web page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: crashdavis_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/1556.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am related to Hezekiah's brother Robert Patrick. Their Father William Patrick I beleive died around 1818 in Rowan County. Do you have any information on William Patrick? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: crashdavis_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/923.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am related to Hezekiah's brother Robert Patrick. Their Father William Patrick I beleive died around 1818 in Rowan County. Do you have any information on William Patrick? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: atwd55 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/1342.3910/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David & Nancy were my grandfather's parents,my grandfather was Thomas Tharpe.All the names you have listed were my great uncle's & aunt's,who all have passed on & most are buried here local in & around Ronda,N.C.My dad is James Tharpe.If I can help you E-Mail me at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CoffeyRoth Surnames: Walton, Bailey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12312/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information (preferably documented)on the family and ancestry of MARY WALTON. She was reportedly born in Rowan Co., NC, 2 August 1819; married to THOMAS B. BAILEY, 14 April 1845; moved to Anson Co., NC; and died in Anson on 14 January 1894. Seven children known. I am very interested in connecting Mary to one the several related Walton families in Rowan Co. in the early 19th century. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Heritage of Rowan Co NC, Volume 1, 1991 published by The Genealogical Society of Rowan County, NC Article no L 145 Tithables as returned by Constable Arthur O Neil on Oct. 20, 1761 - To Esq. William Lynn. Include: William Hartgrove [Several of the names in this list including Christian Zimmerman, Aventon Felps, Enoch Tucker, Mark Whitaker and George Reed are found in the first census, 1820, of Lincoln Co TN. As where my own ancestors, William White and the Kimbrough's]. Ginny [email protected]

I am helping my adopted daughter research her birth family. Her ancestor, Thomas W. Campbell, born 1847 in Lafayette Co, MO, was the son of John Campbell and his second wife Melvina Granger. We have new information that John born about 1800 in NC may have been born in Rowan County, NC. Possibly the son of Michael Campbell. John's first wife (we think) was Melinda Bone, born about 1807 in Wilson Co, TN, the daughter of James Bone and Arcendeth Potts of Rowan County, NC. If anyone has information about this family, we would appreciate hearing from you. Betty (aka Kellys Mom)

Thanks to Nicole who sent me off list the parentage of Martin Hoffner, SR. who is George Hoffner and the will of Martin Hoffner, SR. and the information from Germany to Rowan County and their membership at Organ Lutheran Church. Martin Hofffner, SR. sister married a Hartman but we don't know who he is. Marianne Dillow Illinois marianne dillow <[email protected]> wrote: Since I posred my query below I found out that George Hoffner is the father of Martin Hoffner, SR and mother unknown. In Martin Hoffner's will in 1841 it names the following: Wife: Catharine Sons: George, Martin, JR, Henry and John (John is my grandfather married Catharine Powles. Daughters: Katharine Earnhart, Polly Morgan, Paga Powles (Catharine), Susanna Earnhart, Sara Braddy, Christina Brady, Rachel, Leah, and Elizabeth Morgan (estate of her aunt Elizabeth Hartman.).... Would anyone know who Elizabeth Hartman is ? Sounds like she must be a sister to Martin Hoffner, Sr. Marianne Dillow marianne dillow wrote: I am working on my brick walls in Rowan County. My 5th great grandparents are Martin Hoffner, SR. who married Catharine Troutman. I have the Troutman line but am trying to find Martin Hoffner, SR's parents. As the story goes Martin, SR was born October in Germany and immigrated and landed in Philadelphia ca 1762 when he was 3 years old and moved to Rowan County when he was 9 years old. There was a Bible written in German. He had a son Martin Hoffner, JR who shouldn't be confused with Martiin SR. So, Martin Hoffner, SR would have arrived in Rowan County ca 1768. I descend from Martin Hoffner's son John Hoffner who married Catharine Powlwes daughter of John Adam Powless and Mary Dillow who is the daughter of Michael Hartman Dillow and Margaretha Holshouser. Martin Hoffner, SR died in Rowan County ca 1841. Would anyone know if there were other early Hoffner's in the area that could be Martin Hoffner, SR's father ? Any info would greatly be appreciated. Marianne Dillow Illinois

Since I posred my query below I found out that George Hoffner is the father of Martin Hoffner, SR and mother unknown. In Martin Hoffner's will in 1841 it names the following: Wife: Catharine Sons: George, Martin, JR, Henry and John (John is my grandfather married Catharine Powles. Daughters: Katharine Earnhart, Polly Morgan, Paga Powles (Catharine), Susanna Earnhart, Sara Braddy, Christina Brady, Rachel, Leah, and Elizabeth Morgan (estate of her aunt Elizabeth Hartman.).... Would anyone know who Elizabeth Hartman is ? Sounds like she must be a sister to Martin Hoffner, Sr. Marianne Dillow marianne dillow <[email protected]> wrote: I am working on my brick walls in Rowan County. My 5th great grandparents are Martin Hoffner, SR. who married Catharine Troutman. I have the Troutman line but am trying to find Martin Hoffner, SR's parents. As the story goes Martin, SR was born October in Germany and immigrated and landed in Philadelphia ca 1762 when he was 3 years old and moved to Rowan County when he was 9 years old. There was a Bible written in German. He had a son Martin Hoffner, JR who shouldn't be confused with Martiin SR. So, Martin Hoffner, SR would have arrived in Rowan County ca 1768. I descend from Martin Hoffner's son John Hoffner who married Catharine Powlwes daughter of John Adam Powless and Mary Dillow who is the daughter of Michael Hartman Dillow and Margaretha Holshouser. Martin Hoffner, SR died in Rowan County ca 1841. Would anyone know if there were other early Hoffner's in the area that could be Martin Hoffner, SR's father ? Any info would greatly be appreciated. Marianne Dillow Illinois

I am working on my brick walls in Rowan County. My 5th great grandparents are Martin Hoffner, SR. who married Catharine Troutman. I have the Troutman line but am trying to find Martin Hoffner, SR's parents. As the story goes Martin, SR was born October in Germany and immigrated and landed in Philadelphia ca 1762 when he was 3 years old and moved to Rowan County when he was 9 years old. There was a Bible written in German. He had a son Martin Hoffner, JR who shouldn't be confused with Martiin SR. So, Martin Hoffner, SR would have arrived in Rowan County ca 1768. I descend from Martin Hoffner's son John Hoffner who married Catharine Powlwes daughter of John Adam Powless and Mary Dillow who is the daughter of Michael Hartman Dillow and Margaretha Holshouser. Martin Hoffner, SR died in Rowan County ca 1841. Would anyone know if there were other early Hoffner's in the area that could be Martin Hoffner, SR's father ? Any info would greatly be appreciated. Marianne Dillow Illinois

My 5th great grandparent are Edward Davis and Anna Knupp daughter of John Knupp and Philapena unknown. I am trying to determine Edward Davis parents. I have following records but I am not sure if this is my Edward Davis as it is a common name. Edward Davis was born in NC ca 1778. He moved to Union County, Illinois where he died july 1834. I have found some records on a Solomon Davis. These are the records in question; 21 Mar 1780 Solomon Davis 250 acres on Elisha's Creek next to Hugh Montgomery and Christopher Boo. In 1783 100 acres on South Yadkin River near Shoal House Branch to John Smith. These two records are very important. Feb 1791 Ordered that Edward Davis orphan of Solomon Davis being 13 years old bond apprentice to Jacob Frick till he attains 21 years of age to learn the trade of a house-joiner. May 1791 Elizabeth Davis orphan of Solomon Davis 6 years 3 months old orphan of Solomon Davis bond to Alexander Klingerman till she attains 18 years old. I am looking for any information on this Davis family especially Edward and Solomon Davis. I have seen a Davis article that this Davis family descends from Thomas Davis who came from Wales to North Carolina where he died 31 Mar 1814. Any information would greatly be appreciated. Marianne Dillow Illinois

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mdillow31 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12311/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since I posted my query below I just found these two deeds in Rowan County. Would anyone know more about this Deal (Diel) family ? I don't know who is in Cabarrus or Mecklenburg but Rowan Co., NC has 1802 Jacob Deal, Peter Albright, my Jacob Heilman (Hileman) and Elizabeth Deal-all of Rowan Co. -193 acres next to Jacob Corell, John Stirewalt, Phillip Henry Berger, Phillip Yost, and Peter Stirewalt... Adam Stirewalt... grant to Joseph Deal on Nov. 4 1784 on Buffelow Creek. I just found this one. The other one is for Peter Diel 4 Feb 1817 Rowan Co. names his father as Joseph Diel who was deceased and had been granted the land..mentions John Stirewalt. ---------------------------------------------------------- Jacob Hileman, the patriarch of this branch of the Hileman family, was probably born in Northhampton or Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. By 1790 he had moved his family to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina where he purchased 200 acres of land on Dutch Buffalo Creek from Jacob Goodman for Ð130. Between the years of 1805 and 1814, Jacob purchased over 1100 acres of land in Cabarrus Co., NC. Before 1819. Jacob sold most of his lands in Cabarrus County to his son, Jacob Jr., and moved to Union County, Illinois. He lived in Union County until his death in 1828. He served in the Revolutionary War. His tombstone in St. John's Cemetery in Union Co., IL states that he died at the age of 66 years,1 month,and 15 days. Jacob Hileman was born 10 Jul 1762 in PA He died 25 Aug 1828 in Union County, Illinois. Jacob married Eva Rumbold. He married 2nd to Christina Diel (Deel,Deal). I am trying to find information on Christina's lineage and find her parents and siblings. She was born 1 Sep 1768. She died 12 Feb 1853 in Union Co., IL. Christina and Jacob are my 4th great grandparents. I descend from their daughter Christina Hileman who married Jacob Rinehart, Jr. Marianne Dillow Illinois Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Ginny, Thanks for the info. :) Since I posted my first query I just found these two deeds in Rowan County. I don't know who is in Cabarrus or Mecklenburg but Rowan Co., NC has 1802 Jacob Deal, Peter Albright, JACOB HEILMAN (HILEMAN) and Elizabeth Deal-all of Rowan Co. -193 acres next to Jacob Corell, John Stirewalt, Phillip Henry Berger, Phillip Yost, and Peter Stirewalt... Adam Stirewalt... grant to Joseph Deal on Nov. 4 1784 on Buffelow Creek. I just found this one. The other one is for Peter Diel 4 Feb 1817 Rowan Co. names his father as Joseph Diel who was deceased and had been granted the land.. mentions John Stirewalt. Do you know anything on this bunch ? Wonder if they are kin to the ones you mention. Marianne Dillow "Virginia L. (Ginny) Keefer" <[email protected]> wrote: The Heritage Book of Rowan Co NC, Volume I, 1991 published by The Genealogical Society of Rowan Co, Inc. Saw Town Settlers, Rowan Co NC. Located off of Hwy 152 three miles west of Landis, NC. Jacob Diehl [1] came to America on 12 Oct 1741. Jacob Diehl [2] born 31 Oct 1762, died 30 April 1855, son of Jacob I, came to Rowan County, NC in 1775, married Susanna Marie ___? born 15 Jan. 1760, died 12 May 1844, is buried at Mt. Zion Reformed Church, China Grove, NC. John Deal [Diehl] [3] born 29 Oct 1790, died 12 July 1871, son of Jacob II, married Mary ___?, born 12 Jan 1792, died 16 May 1872. John and Mary Deal were parents of 6 children. He is buried at Mt. Zion Reformed Church in China Grove, Rowan Co NC. Jacob Deal [4] born 16 Nov 1818, died 12 April, 1899, son of John, married Mary M. [Polly} Sechler. Jacob Washington Deal [5] born 22 Feb 1855, died 1931, son of Jacob, married in 1880, Margaret E. Fink, born 3 May 1858, died 8 Dec 1932. Leroy Fink Deal [6] born 4 April 1888, died 20 Nov, 1944, son of Jacob Washington Deal, married on 22 Dec 1909, Essie Mae Corriher, born 28 May, 1887, died 2 July, 1954, buried Mt. Zion United Church of Christ. There are more descendants of this line from 1909 to 1980's listed. ** Bruner Barringer Deal was born 26 Sept. 1890 in Rowan Co NC, the son of John Luther Deal and Minnie Elizabeth William. On Thanksgiving Day, 26 Nov 1914, he was married to Zeola Kimball, daughter of William Luther Kimball and Mary Ida Hileman. They had known each other all of their lives but started paying attention to each other when Bruner asked if he could take her to Sam Deal's wake. She went. Then he took her to a few school closing and some pound parties where the men took a pound of candy and the women took a cake. Zeola's father was a magistrate so he conducted the ceremony. Zeola's brother, Charlie, and Bruner's sister, Mary who'd been married about a year earlier stood up with them. For about a year following their wedding, they lived with Bruner's parents, then they got a farm of their own. Bruner has always farmed even when he was caretaker at Greenlawn Cemetery for 18 years and then at the China Grove Cotton Mill for a while until he retired. Bruner and Zeola had 7 children as follows; Elbert Oney Deal born 9 Dec 1915, married Lucille Kincaid, Bittie Oscar Deal born 7 Mar 1919 married Virginia Wilheim, John William Deal born 27 Jan 1922, married Evelyn Bunton, Ralph Lee Deal born 27 May 1926 married Jane Barringer, Basil Bernard Deal born 30 Mar 1924, married Maxine Walter, died 4 July, 1989, buried at Westlawn Cemetery, China Grove, Lala Eleanor Deal born Jan 1929, married Glen Lowder and Eva Mae Deal born 5 June 1933, married John H. Yost. All five of their sons served their country during World War II. They did not know that Bitle had been a German prisoner of war until he was released. He had been captured by the Germans the day after he crossed the Rhine River. That was close to the end of the war and 18 days later, he was free again. Bruner and Zeola Deal have been married six years longer than the Bible's promise of three score years and ten for life itself. ** Ginny My only connection with the Diehl/Deal family is through marriages to our Keefer family in PA much earlier. Ginny [email protected]

The Heritage Book of Rowan Co NC, Volume I, 1991 published by The Genealogical Society of Rowan Co, Inc. Saw Town Settlers, Rowan Co NC. Located off of Hwy 152 three miles west of Landis, NC. Jacob Diehl [1] came to America on 12 Oct 1741. Jacob Diehl [2] born 31 Oct 1762, died 30 April 1855, son of Jacob I, came to Rowan County, NC in 1775, married Susanna Marie ___? born 15 Jan. 1760, died 12 May 1844, is buried at Mt. Zion Reformed Church, China Grove, NC. John Deal [Diehl] [3] born 29 Oct 1790, died 12 July 1871, son of Jacob II, married Mary ___?, born 12 Jan 1792, died 16 May 1872. John and Mary Deal were parents of 6 children. He is buried at Mt. Zion Reformed Church in China Grove, Rowan Co NC. Jacob Deal [4] born 16 Nov 1818, died 12 April, 1899, son of John, married Mary M. [Polly} Sechler. Jacob Washington Deal [5] born 22 Feb 1855, died 1931, son of Jacob, married in 1880, Margaret E. Fink, born 3 May 1858, died 8 Dec 1932. Leroy Fink Deal [6] born 4 April 1888, died 20 Nov, 1944, son of Jacob Washington Deal, married on 22 Dec 1909, Essie Mae Corriher, born 28 May, 1887, died 2 July, 1954, buried Mt. Zion United Church of Christ. There are more descendants of this line from 1909 to 1980's listed. ** Bruner Barringer Deal was born 26 Sept. 1890 in Rowan Co NC, the son of John Luther Deal and Minnie Elizabeth William. On Thanksgiving Day, 26 Nov 1914, he was married to Zeola Kimball, daughter of William Luther Kimball and Mary Ida Hileman. They had known each other all of their lives but started paying attention to each other when Bruner asked if he could take her to Sam Deal's wake. She went. Then he took her to a few school closing and some pound parties where the men took a pound of candy and the women took a cake. Zeola's father was a magistrate so he conducted the ceremony. Zeola's brother, Charlie, and Bruner's sister, Mary who'd been married about a year earlier stood up with them. For about a year following their wedding, they lived with Bruner's parents, then they got a farm of their own. Bruner has always farmed even when he was caretaker at Greenlawn Cemetery for 18 years and then at the China Grove Cotton Mill for a while until he retired. Bruner and Zeola had 7 children as follows; Elbert Oney Deal born 9 Dec 1915, married Lucille Kincaid, Bittie Oscar Deal born 7 Mar 1919 married Virginia Wilheim, John William Deal born 27 Jan 1922, married Evelyn Bunton, Ralph Lee Deal born 27 May 1926 married Jane Barringer, Basil Bernard Deal born 30 Mar 1924, married Maxine Walter, died 4 July, 1989, buried at Westlawn Cemetery, China Grove, Lala Eleanor Deal born Jan 1929, married Glen Lowder and Eva Mae Deal born 5 June 1933, married John H. Yost. All five of their sons served their country during World War II. They did not know that Bitle had been a German prisoner of war until he was released. He had been captured by the Germans the day after he crossed the Rhine River. That was close to the end of the war and 18 days later, he was free again. Bruner and Zeola Deal have been married six years longer than the Bible's promise of three score years and ten for life itself. ** Ginny My only connection with the Diehl/Deal family is through marriages to our Keefer family in PA much earlier. Ginny [email protected]