Descendants of Benjamin Bennett GRAVES
Second Generation
2. John Wilson GRAVES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born 13 on 22 Dec 1852 in Montgomery County, North Carolina (probably). He died 14 on 19 Sep 1928 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was buried 15 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
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John Wilson Graves (332) was born 22 Dec. 1852 in SC, died 19 Sept. 1928 in Chesterfield Co., SC, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cem., Zion Methodist Church, Pageland, Chesterfield Co., SC. He married Ellen E. Horton. She was born 23 Aug. 1855 in SC, and died 15 March 1905 in Columbia, SC. All their children were born in SC.NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
SC Death Certificate #15987, Vol 24.
John married 9 (1) Ellen Emiline HORTON 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 daughter of Samuel Joe HORTON and Emeline Zola EDGEWORTH on 29 Dec 1872 in (Location?). Ellen was born 10 on 23 Aug 1855 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She died 11 on 15 Mar 1905 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. She was buried in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina; Graveyard Unknown.
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Tombstone at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetary (Pageland, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina) marks an empty grave. She is buried in unknown, unmarked grave in Columbia (Richland County, South Carolina).NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
1904 State of SC Medical Papers indicate parents as ..
Samuel Horton
Emiline Horton
They had the following children:
+ 8 M i James William GRAVES 9 F ii Lula P. GRAVES 1, 2 was born on 20 Aug 1875 in South Carolina. She died on 1 Jan 1878 in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?).
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Died at approx. 2.5 years old. Cause unknown.+ 10 M iii Henry Buford GRAVES + 11 M iv Dr. Luther Pratt GRAVES + 12 M v Lemuel Smiley GRAVES + 13 M vi Oliver Bundy GRAVES + 14 M vii Victor Frances GRAVES + 15 M viii Samuel Major GRAVES + 16 M ix Edward S. GRAVES + 17 M x John Ellis GRAVES Sr. + 18 F xi Emma A. GRAVES + 19 F xii Josie Aline GRAVES
John married (2) Mary (MC?) NICHOLSON 1, 2, 3 daughter of John NICHOLSON and Beary or RJ (NAME?) (Date?) in (Location?). Mary was born on 4 Sep 1860 in South Carolina. She died 4 on 22 May 1929 in (Location?). She was buried in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
3. Zelpha (or Zilpha) Della GRAVES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born 8 on 6 May 1854 in Montgomery County, North Carolina (probably). She died 9 on 3 Jan 1934 in (Location?). She was buried 10 in Union County, North Carolina; Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Zelpha married 2 (1) (Name?) TAYLOR 1 before 1874 in (Location?). (Name?) was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
They had the following children:
20 M i John E. TAYLOR 1 was born about 1874 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 21 M ii William E. TAYLOR 1 was born about 1875 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 22 M iii Bennett Sylvester TAYLOR 1 was born on 20 Aug 1875 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). Bennett married Effie (NAME?) 1 (Date?) in (Location?). Effie was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 23 M iv Lou TAYLOR 1 was born in Oct 1882 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
Zelpha married (2) James Wilson STEGALL 1, 2, 3 son of Griffin STEGALL and Ollie Minerva ROSS about 1886. James was born 4 on 11 Feb 1867 in Union County, North Carolina. He died 5 on 10 Feb 1916 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was buried 6 in Union County, North Carolina; Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
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SOURCE => <http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CWB.2ACI/1050.1>
Re: any details (J. W. Stegall OR Mary Jane ("Mollie") Stegall)
Author: Gary Stegall
Date: 4 Jul 2004 4:52 AM GMT
I have James Wilson Stegall 1869-1916 married to your Zelpha Della Graves. James Wilson was s/o Griffin Stegall 1836-1907 who was s/o Arthur B Stegall 1818-1898 who was s/o James Stegall 1792-1875 who was s/o Moses Stegall 1735-1840. I also show that James Wilson had a sister named Mary Jane born about 1868.NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
James' sister is also his sister - in- law. His wife's brother, Benjamin Franklin, married James' sister, Mary Jane Stegall.NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
Re: any death details (obits, news articles)
Author: Calvin Edwards
Date: 22 May 2004 4:53 PM GMT
James Wilson Stegall born 2-11-1867 in Union Co NC died 2-10-1916 in Chesterfield Co SC, wife Della Graves born 5-6-1865 died 1-3-1934, both are buried in Philadelphi Baptist Church Cemetary in Union Co NC located just off Lansford Rd near Pageland SC
They had the following children:
24 M v Charles F. STEGALL 1 was born 2 on 26 Jun 1887 in (Location?). He died 3 on 2 Aug 1928 in (Location?). He was buried 4 in Union County, North Carolina; Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. 25 F vi Dora STEGALL 1 was born in Jan 1888 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 26 F vii Nettie STEGALL 1 was born in Feb 1891 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 27 M viii Henry STEGALL 1 was born in May 1893 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 28 M ix Jane STEGALL 1 was born in Feb 1895 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). + 29 M x Fred STEGALL Sr.
4. Rose Ann GRAVES "Rosa" 1, 2, 3, 4 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born on 25 Dec 1855 in Montgomery County, North Carolina (probably). She died 5 on 18 Nov 1914 in (Location?). The cause of death was tuberculosis. She was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; Seago Cemetery.
Rose married William Madison JORDAN "Bill" 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 son of Loyd David JORDAN and Rosan or Rosanna SELLERS (Date?) in (Location?). William was born about 1854 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He died on 12 Dec 1931 in Anson County, North Carolina. He was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; Seago Cemetery.
They had the following children:
30 M i Bennett Franklin JORDAN 1 was born on 6 Jan 1875 in (Location?). He died on 3 Mar 1920 in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). Bennett married (1) Isabella (NAME?) 1 about 1893 in (Location?). Isabella was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). Bennett married (2) Florence ATKINSON 1 in Sep 1914 in (Location?). Florence was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 31 F ii Glinnie JORDAN 1 was born on 9 May 1877 in (Location?). She died on 30 Mar 1903 in (Location?). She was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; Seago Cemetery. 32 F iii Arrena JORDAN 1 was born before 1879 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). + 33 M iv William Albert JORDAN 34 M v Edward M. JORDAN "Ed" 1 was born on 20 Jul 1882 in (Location?). He died on 11 Jan 1913 in (Location?). He was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; Seago Cemetery. 35 M vi Tressa JORDAN 1 was born in Nov 1884 in (Location?). He died on 1 Feb 1919 in Anson County, North Carolina. He was buried in (Location?). Tressa married W. J. TREADWAY 1 on 25 Dec 1910 in (Location?). W. J. TREADWAY was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 36 F vii Della JORDAN 1 was born in Mar 1886 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). Della married T. C. HIGH 1 on 20 Jul 1912 in (Location?). T. C. HIGH was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). + 37 M viii Lee Andrew JORDAN 38 F ix Bertha JORDAN 1 was born in Dec 1890 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). Bertha married Carl JONES 1 on 5 Aug 1916 in (Location?). Carl was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). + 39 F x Rosa JORDAN + 40 M xi Buford S. JORDAN 41 M xii David JORDAN 1 was born in 1908 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
5. William Smiley GRAVES 1, 2, 3, 4 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born 5 on 26 Dec 1859 in Montgomery County, North Carolina (probably). He died on 5 Feb 1921 in Anson County, North Carolina. He was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; East View Cemetery.
William married Mary Emeline GASKINS 1 daughter of John D. GASKINS and Ellen (NAME?) in 1881. Mary was born in Apr 1859 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She died on 15 Dec 1921 in Anson County, North Carolina. She was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; East View Cemetery.
They had the following children:
42 M i Harley GRAVES 1 was born in Feb 1882 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He died in 1907 in Anson County, North Carolina. He was buried in (Location?). Harley married Julia FLAKE 1 (Date?). Julia was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 43 F ii Hattie GRAVES 1 was born on 26 Jun 1883 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She died on 10 Nov 1904 in Anson County, North Carolina. She was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; East View Cemetery.
never married+ 44 M iii James Thomas GRAVES Sr. 45 F iv Nettie GRAVES 1 was born in 1887 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 46 F v Ellen GRAVES 1 was born in 1889 in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried (Date?) in (Location?). + 47 F vi Ruth GRAVES 48 M vii John GRAVES 1 was born in Apr 1893 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried (Date?) in (Location?). 49 F viii Minerva GRAVES 1 was born on 16 Jun 1896 in (Location?). She died on 16 Jun 1913 in Anson County, North Carolina. She was buried (Date?) in (Location?).
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never married+ 50 F ix Mary Caroline GRAVES + 51 F x Nannie GRAVES
6. Edward Jackson GRAVES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born on 9 Jul 1860 in Montgomery County, North Carolina (probably). He died on 26 Feb 1929 in (Location?). He was buried 6 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Providence Baptist Graveyard.
Edward married (1) Mattie WELCH 1, 2, 3 about 1883 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Mattie was born in Jun 1868 in South Carolina. She died (Date?) in before 17 June 1912 . She was buried in (Location?).
They had the following children:
+ 52 M i Lonnie Richard GRAVES 53 F ii Rona GRAVES "Ronie" 1 was born on 1 Aug 1885 in (Location?). She died before 1920 in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?).
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Children of Edward Jackson Graves Sr. and Mattie Welch all born Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were as follows:
(Twin) Rona Graves was born on Aug 1, 1885. She is found in the census of Jun 14, 1900 on page # 121-A; line 9, Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
* SOURCE : John E. Ussery, JrRona married T. Edward WRIGHT 1 about 1902 in (Location?). T. Edward WRIGHT was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 54 F iii Sarah Elizabeth GRAVES "Lizzie" 1, 2 was born on 27 Dec 1888 in (Location?). She died on 4 Jun 1956 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She was buried in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Providence Baptist Graveyard.
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Children of Edward Jackson Graves Sr. and Mattie Welch all born Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were as follows:
Sarah Elizabeth Graves was born on Dec 27, 1888. She died on Jun 4, 1956 Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, at age 67. She was buried after Jun 4, 1956 in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She also goes by the nick-name of Lizzie. She is found in the census of Jun 14, 1900 on page # 121-A; line 11, Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She is found in the census of Apr 23, 1910 on page # 187-B; line 83, Mount Croghan Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
* SOURCE : John E. Ussery, JrSarah married Will HARTSELL 1 (Date?) in (Location?). Will was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 55 F iv Bulah GRAVES 1 was born on 29 Aug 1890 in (Location?). She died on 24 May 1907 in Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She was buried in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Providence Baptist Graveyard.
Beulah married G. W. Watts and died at age 17 in May 1907. They apparently had no children
* SOURCE : Email From Tom GravesBulah married George G.W. WATTS 1, 2, 3 before 24 May 1907 in (Location?). George was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
Beulah Graves married G. W. Watts and died May 1907. George (G. W.) remarried and his first child was James Monroe, who was born in October 1908. Monroe Watts was a grandfather of the Kikers (Neil, Luella, Scott and Lydia).
* SOURCE : Email From Tom Graves
Beulah Graves married G. W. Watts and died May 1907. George (G. W.) remarried and his first child was James Monroe, who was born in October 1908. Monroe Watts was a grandfather of the Kikers (Neil, Luella, Scott and Lydia).
* SOURCE : Email From Tom Graves56 M v Mittie H. GRAVES 1 was born in Dec 1892 in (Location?). He died 2 in Feb 1966 in (Location?). He was buried in Catawba County, North Carolina.
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Children of Edward Jackson Graves Sr. and Mattie Welch all born Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were as follows:
Mittie Graves was born in Dec, 1892. She is found in the census of Jun 14, 1900 on page # 121-A; line 13, Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She is found in the census of Apr 23, 1910 on page # 187-B; line 84, Mount Croghan Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
* SOURCE : John E. Ussery, JrMittie married (Name?) STEELE 1 (Date?) in (Location?). (Name?) was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 57 F vi Etta Juanita GRAVES 1, 2 was born in Apr 1895 in (Location?). She died on 19 Oct 1978 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was buried in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Children of Edward Jackson Graves Sr. and Mattie Welch all born Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were as follows:
Etta Juanita Graves was born in Apr, 1895. She died on Oct 19, 1976 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 81. She was buried after Oct 19, 1976 in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She is found in the census of Jun 14, 1900 on page # 121-A; line 14, Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She is found in the census of Apr 23, 1910 on page # 187-B; line 85, Court House Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
SOURCE => John E. UsseryEtta married W.W.(Wardell?) HINSON 1 (Date?) in (Location?). W.W.(Wardell?) was born (Date?) in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). 58 M vii Edward Bryant GRAVES 1, 2 was born on 25 Aug 1897 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
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Children of Edward Jackson Graves Sr. and Mattie Welch all born Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, were as follows: Edward Jackson Graves Jr. was born in Aug, 1897. He is found in the census of Jun 14, 1900 on page # 212-A; line 15, Jefferson Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He is found in the census of Apr 23, 1910 on page # 187-B; line 86, Mount Croghan Township, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
DATA SOURCE => John E. UsseryEdward married Ila Belle (NAME?) 1 (Date?) in (Location?). Ila was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 59 viii Infant GRAVES 1 was born (Date?) in (Location?). Infant died (Date?) in (Location?). Infant was buried in White Plains Comm., Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; White Plains Cemetery.
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stillborn. Bur. White Plains Cem., Pageland, Chesterfield Co., SC. No dates on marker
* SOURCE : Website : Graves Family Association: Gen. 77
Edward married (2) Lillie GREGORY 1, 2, 3 daughter of James Owen GREGORY and Mary Elizabeth WATTS about 1913 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Lillie was born (Date?) in (Location?). She died (Date?) in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?).
They had the following children:
60 F ix Lilly Mae GRAVES "Mae" 1, 2, 3 was born about 1915 in (Location?). She died after 28 Jan 1920 in (Location?). She was buried in (Location?). 61 M x Paul Jones GRAVES 1, 2, 3 was born about 1916 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?).
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Last known info .. lives at Virginia Beach, VA62 M xi Dee Albert GRAVES 1 was born on 4 Sep 1918 in (Location?). He died 2 on 23 Nov 1984 in Galveston County, Texas. He was buried in (Location?).
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Last known info ... lives in Houston, TX+ 63 F xii Maude GRAVES
7. Benjamin Franklin GRAVES "Bud" 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Benjamin Bennett ) was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He died on 13 Jun 1947 in Anson County, North Carolina. The cause of death was acute cardiac failure. He was buried in Ruby, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Cross Roads Baptist Cemetery.
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"Benjamin Franklin Graves (644) was born 20 July 1862 in Chesterfield Co., SC, died 15 June 1947 in Anson Co., NC, and was buried at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cem., Ruby, Chesterfield Co., SC. He married Mary Jane Mollie Stegall. She was born 21 March 1865, died 6 July 1954, and was also buried at Cross Roads Cem.
* SOURCE : Graves Genealogy, # 077NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
"Benjamin Franklin Graves death certificate. Anson County Death Certificate Book #34. Page 96. Benjamin Franklin Graves born July 20,1862 died June 13,1947 at 11:15 AM. Age 84 years. Born in Montgomery County, NC. Parents - William Bennett Graves of Montgomery County, NC and Cynthia Sellers of Chesterfield County, S.C. Wife - Mary J. Stegall. His occupation - farmer and merchant. Informant - James Faulkner. Cause of death acute cardiac failure - Found dead in bathroom. Buried at Crossroads Cemetery in Chesterfield County, S.C."
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1880 Chesterfield., SC Federal Census
Census Place Mount Croghan, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Page Number 374C
Name Relation Marital Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Mother's
Status Birthplace Birthplace
Sinthy GRAVES Self W Female W 42 SC Keeping House --- ---
Benjimon GRAVES Son Male W 16 SC Laborer On Farm --- ---
Benjamin married Mary Jane STEGALL "Mollie" 1 daughter of Griffin STEGALL and Ollie Minerva ROSS (Date?) in (Location?). Mary was born on 21 Mar 1865 in North Carolina. She died on 6 Jul 1954 in (Location?). She was buried in Ruby, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Cross Roads Baptist Cemetery.
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Mary Jane's brother is also her brother - in- law. Her husband's sister, Zelpha (Della), married Mary Jane's brother, J.W. Stegall.NOTE : %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
She was apparently blind either all her life or for the last 20 years.
They had the following children:
64 M i Charlie B. GRAVES 1 was born on 18 Apr 1884 in (Location?). He died on 15 Jun 1885 in (Location?). He was buried in Ruby, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Cross Roads Baptist Cemetery. + 65 M ii David Little GRAVES + 66 F iii Minnie Louise GRAVES 67 F iv Mattie E. GRAVES 1, 2 was born on 13 Jul 1890 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She died on 28 Sep 1948 in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina. She was buried in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina; East View Cemetery.
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Married 3 timesMattie married Hampton WATTS "Hamp" 1, 2 (Date?) in (Location?). Hampton was born about 1886 in (Location?). He died (Date?) in (Location?). He was buried in (Location?). + 68 M v Rufus George GRAVES 69 M vi Paul Dexter GRAVES 1, 2, 3 was born 4 on 20 Jul 1894 in (Location?). He died 5 on 1 Aug 1974 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was buried (Date?) in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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Veteran of World War I.
* SOURCE : History of The American Legion Graves-Smith Post No. 92
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Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - August 13, 1999
Deceased Name: LINCOLNTON - Helen Stroupe Graves
86 of Brian Center, Lincolnton, died July 13, 1999. A native of Cherryville, NC, she is the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Beulah Dellinger Stroupe, wife of the late Paul D. Graves, and sister of the late Lillian Smith, Della Short, Iva Rhyne, Mildred Winfield, Christine Foxe, and Jack Stroupe.
She was a retired floral designer in Pageland, SC, a seamstress and dressmaker, and was a substitute teacher for Pageland High School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxilliary and also Pageland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sisters, Irene Lineberry of Randleman, NC, and Velda Wetherill of Franklin, NC; brothers, Dick Stroupe of Gastonia, Jim Stroupe of Seattle, WA, and Charles Shirley of Millersville, PA; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is 3:00 PM Sunday, August 15, 1999 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Pageland, SC with the Rev. Carl Ritter officiating.
Memorials may be made to Pageland United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, Pageland, SC 29728.
Sisk-Butler Funeral Home of Bessemer City, NC, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charlotte Observer, The (NC)
Date: August 13, 1999
Edition: ONE - THREE
Page: 6C
Record Number: 9908130569
Copyright (c) 1999 The Charlotte ObserverPaul married Helen Ozelle STROUPE 1, 2, 3, 4 daughter of Alfred I. STROUPE and Beulah DELLINGER on 15 Apr 1934 in (Location?). Helen was born 5 on 29 Aug 1912 in Cherryville, North Carolina. She died 6 on 13 Jul 1999 in (Location?). She was buried in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - August 13, 1999
Deceased Name: LINCOLNTON - Helen Stroupe Graves
86 of Brian Center, Lincolnton, died July 13, 1999. A native of Cherryville, NC, she is the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Beulah Dellinger Stroupe, wife of the late Paul D. Graves, and sister of the late Lillian Smith, Della Short, Iva Rhyne, Mildred Winfield, Christine Foxe, and Jack Stroupe.
She was a retired floral designer in Pageland, SC, a seamstress and dressmaker, and was a substitute teacher for Pageland High School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxilliary and also Pageland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sisters, Irene Lineberry of Randleman, NC, and Velda Wetherill of Franklin, NC; brothers, Dick Stroupe of Gastonia, Jim Stroupe of Seattle, WA, and Charles Shirley of Millersville, PA; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is 3:00 PM Sunday, August 15, 1999 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Pageland, SC with the Rev. Carl Ritter officiating.
Memorials may be made to Pageland United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, Pageland, SC 29728.
Sisk-Butler Funeral Home of Bessemer City, NC, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charlotte Observer, The (NC)
Date: August 13, 1999
Edition: ONE - THREE
Page: 6C
Record Number: 9908130569
Copyright (c) 1999 The Charlotte Observer+ 70 M vii Benjamin G. GRAVES 71 F viii Lucy GRAVES 1 was born on 2 Jan 1899 in (Location?). She died on 10 Nov 1906 in (Location?). She was buried (Date?) in Ruby, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Cross Roads Baptist Cemetery.
