George Washington Horrell , son of Jonathan Francis Horrell and Mary Jane Harvey , was born on 11 Apr 1831 in New Hanover County, NC, died on 17 Jul 1915 in Pender County, NC, at age 84, and was buried on 18 Jul 1915 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

General Notes:

1850 Federal Census Records - Subdivision of NE section of Cape Fear, Bladen County, NC
Jonathan F. Horrell, 84
Mary Jane Ritter, 59
James Bradbury, 23
Zilphia Hannah, 19
George Washington, 16
(The older children have all left home by this census.)

1859 - List of names of Members
George and Martha Horrell are shown as members of of the old organization which was known at the time as the Bethlehem Church.

1860 Federal Census Records -Beatty's Bridge PO, Bladen County, NC
George W. Horrell 26 Turpentiner
Martha M. 22
William G. 4
James F. 2
Mary E. 1
Jonathan F. 98 - Born in England
Mary J. 72 - Born in Brunswick Co., NC

Real Estate valued at $300 and personal estate at $50.
Residence: Beatty’s Bridge area in Bladen County.

The land here is believed to be the land Jonathan F. Horrell purchased from Mr. Strahan in 1824. George is head of the house, but actually he, Martha and his children are living in the home of his parents, Jonathan and Mary Jane.

1864 Civil War Enlistment
Name: George W Horrell
Enlistment Date: 08 October 1864
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 146 Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 08 October 1864
Enlisted in Company E, 37th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 08 October 1864.

1870 Federal Census - Harrell's Store, Franklin Township, New Hanover County, NC
George W. Horrell 36 Farmer
Martha 30
William G. 13
James F. 12
Mary 10
Joseph L. 8
Americus 4
Neil M. 3
William cannot write.

1875 A son Bruce M. is born.

1879 Bruce M. died.

1880 Federal Census - Canetuck Township, New Hanover County, NC
Geo. W. Horrell 51, Farmer
Martha 42
Joseph L. 18
Americus 14
Neil M. 13
Adrian 7
Martha 1

1885
Land Bank of Columbia
Abstract of Deeds
Hanson M. Woodcock & wife Melissa Woodcock
to
George W. Horrell
Kind of conveyance: Warranty Deed
Date of Conveyance: Jan. 5, 1875
Date of Filing for Record: Sept. 23 1885
Book "I" Page 201

1900 Federal Census - Caswell Township, Pender County, NC
Census taken on June 15, 1900 Enumerator: Eli Larkins
George W. Horrell 70
Martha 62
Martha J. 21
Henry Walker, 17 (born 1885) white, male, servant (cannot read or write).

George's age is given as 70 here, but in 1850 his age was 16 so he is probably closer to age 66. George and Martha according to census have been married for 45 years. Martha has given birth to 9 children, 8 of which are still living.

George can read but cannot write. Martha can neither read nor write. George owns his home and farm, free from mortgage. They are living near several children, sons, Adrian and William.


1902 Voter's Registration - Caswell Township, Pender County, NC
Geo. W. 72 - descended from Jonathan F. Horrell who voted in NC.

1910 Federal Census, Caswell Township, Pender County, NC
Adrian Horrell 38
Mittie 26
Ruth 8 dau.
Meeks 6 son
Jeff 4 son
Ethel 2
George W. 78 Father - Married 54 years - 9 children, 8 living at this time.
Martha M. 75 Mother

1913
George W. Horrell & wife Martha Horrell
to
A. D. Horrell
Kind of conveyance: Warranty Deed
Date of Conveyance: Aug. 27, 1902
Date of Filing for Record: Jan 6, 1913
Book 86 Page 244


North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Name: George W Horrell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 84
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1831
Birth Place: Bladen
Death Date: 17 Jul 1915
Death Location: Caswell, Pender
Father's Name: Jonathan Horrell
Mother's Name: Mary Harvey

George married Martha M. Woodcock , daughter of John Bizzell Woodcock and Mary Jane Moore , on 3 Dec 1855 in New Hanover County, NC. Martha was born on 6 Aug 1837 in New Hanover County, NC, died after 1910 in Pender County, NC, and was buried in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Children from this marriage were:

William "Billy" George Horrell was born on 22 Oct 1856 in New Hanover County, NC, died on 22 Mar 1920 in NC, at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1920 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Jasper Fred Horrell was born in 1858 in NC, died in 1928 in NC, at age 70, and was buried in 1928 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Mary Eliza Horrell was born on 31 Mar 1859 in NC, died on 15 Sep 1949 in NC, at age 90, and was buried in Sep 1949 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Joseph Lincoln Horrell was born on 28 Feb 1861 in NC, died on 20 Jun 1931 in NC, at age 70, and was buried in Jun 1931 in Kelly, Bladen County, NC.

Americus Mack Horrell was born on 28 Oct 1865 in New Hanover County, NC, died on 15 Feb 1943 in Columbia Township, Pender County, NC, at age 77, and was buried on 16 Feb 1943 in Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NC.

Neil M. Horrell was born on 12 Oct 1867 in Pender County, NC, died on 2 Jun 1952 in Erwin, Harnett County, NC, at age 84, and was buried in Erwin, Harnett County, NC.

Adrian D. Horrell was born on 25 Feb 1871 in NC, died on 20 Jan 1933 in Pender County, NC, at age 61, and was buried in Jan 1933 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Bruce M. Horrell was born on 1 Feb 1875 in New Hanover County, NC, died on 6 Jun 1879 in New Hanover County, NC, at age 4, and was buried in Jun 1879 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.

Martha Jane Horrell was born on 7 Aug 1878 in Canetuck Township, New Hanover County, NC, died on 26 Mar 1958 in Caswell Township, Pender County, NC, at age 79, and was buried on 27 Mar 1958 in Woodcock Cem., Atkinson, Pender County, NC.