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Cornelius White
Abt 1823 - 1862 (~ 39 years)1. Cornelius White was born Abt 1823, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Aug 1862, Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, USA; was buried , Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Neale
Notes:
Buried:
Hollywood Cemetery, Soldier's Section Q, Lot 166
Died:
Camp LeeCornelius married Catherine Taylor 31 Oct 1849, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Taylor and Martha Jane Nobles) was born Abt 1825, North Carolina, USA; died 1858, Jones, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Edward White was born Abt 1849, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 3. Martha Jane White was born Abt 1857, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 4. Cornelius N. White was born 28 Jul 1858, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Jun 1919, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 5. William Hardy White, Jr. was born 7 Dec 1853, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 31 Jul 1945, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA.
Cornelius married Nircissa Williams 13 Jan 1859, home of William White, Jones Co., NC. Nircissa was born Abt 1825, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Adaline White was born 1859, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Edward White (1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1849, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 3. Martha Jane White (1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1857, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 4. Cornelius N. White (1.Cornelius1) was born 28 Jul 1858, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Jun 1919, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Uncle Neal
Cornelius married Matilda Jones Abt 1892, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Matilda (daughter of John B. Jones and Sarah Williams) was born Jul 1871, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. William Swaner White was born 5 Apr 1895, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 28 Nov 1954, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
- 8. Ebby A. White was born Aug 1898, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 9. Lela R. White was born Abt 1903, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 10. Cliffie C. White was born Abt 1906, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
- 11. Cologustus White was born 1909, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
Cornelius married Caroline Huffman 26 Apr 1883, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Caroline (daughter of William Daniel Huffman and Sarah A. Holmes) was born 11 Dec 1861, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 26 Jun 1890, Jones, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Prudence Caroline White was born 6 Jun 1887, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 31 Mar 1971, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 13. Bessie Mae White was born 17 Jul 1884, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Apr 1927, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.
5. William Hardy White, Jr. (1.Cornelius1) was born 7 Dec 1853, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 31 Jul 1945, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
Buried:
Pate CemeteryWilliam married Sarah Sack Ringgold 26 Dec 1878, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Sarah (daughter of Lockhart Ringgold and Penelope Norris) was born 3 Nov 1859, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died 19 May 1928, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Mary Elizabeth White was born 22 Feb 1880, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 27 Jun 1958, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 15. Alonzo White was born 15 Feb 1882, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 18 Feb 1928, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 19 Feb 1928, Croatan Cemetery, Croatan, Craven Co., NC.
- 16. Lillie Ada White was born 5 Mar 1884, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 9 May 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 17. Hortense White was born 17 Jun 1888, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 5 Oct 1962, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 18. Pearlie Mae White was born 12 Jan 1891, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 26 Jan 1975, Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 28 Jan 1975, Pate Cemetery, Craven Co., NC.
6. Adaline White (1.Cornelius1) was born 1859, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
Generation: 3
7. William Swaner White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 5 Apr 1895, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 28 Nov 1954, Muskingum, Ohio, USA. 8. Ebby A. White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Aug 1898, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 9. Lela R. White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1903, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 10. Cliffie C. White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1906, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 11. Cologustus White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 1909, Jones, North Carolina, USA. 12. Prudence Caroline White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 6 Jun 1887, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 31 Mar 1971, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Prudie
13. Bessie Mae White (4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 17 Jul 1884, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Apr 1927, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. Bessie married Sylvester Wesley Godwin. Sylvester (son of David Willis Godwin and Susanna Elizabeth Chance) was born 6 Oct 1874, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 20 Aug 1925, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Elizabeth Melody Godwin was born 7 Sep 1906, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Dec 1987, Jacksonville, Onslow, North Carolina, USA.
14. Mary Elizabeth White (5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 22 Feb 1880, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 27 Jun 1958, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Mary married George Noah Riggs Abt 1900, Craven, North Carolina, USA. George (son of Noah F. Riggs and Ruth Meadows) was born 4 Jul 1846, Onslow, North Carolina, USA; died 4 Jan 1917, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Mae Belle Riggs was born 15 Aug 1902, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jun 1978, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 21. George Hardy Riggs was born 22 Aug 1906, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Mar 1988, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 22. Eva Lee Riggs was born 8 Mar 1908, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jun 1989, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA.
- 23. Amanda Viola Riggs was born 2 Aug 1910, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 5 Dec 1992, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA.
- 24. Charlie Riggs was born 25 May 1914, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Mar 1956, St. Luke's Hospital, New Bern, Craven Co., NC.
- 25. Pearlie Riggs was born Abt 1904, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 26. Alonzo Riggs was born Abt 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, North Carolina, USA.
- 27. Sarah M. Riggs was born Abt 1911, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, North Carolina, USA.
15. Alonzo White (5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 15 Feb 1882, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 18 Feb 1928, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 19 Feb 1928, Croatan Cemetery, Croatan, Craven Co., NC. Other Events:
- Birth: 15 Feb 1882
- Burial: 19 Feb 1928, White Family Cemetery, Croatan, Craven Co., NC (Croatan Cemetery per death certificate)
16. Lillie Ada White (5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 5 Mar 1884, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 9 May 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Birth: 5 Mar 1884
- Death: 9 May 1909, "She has gone to the mansions of rest."
Lillie married Joseph L. Lynch 9 Jul 1899, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Joseph (son of Thomas Lynch and Sallie J. Boswell) was born 29 Nov 1871, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 7 Dec 1926, James City, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Sadie Mae Lynch was born 18 Apr 1900, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 9 Jul 1982, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 29. Lillie R. Lynch was born 8 Sep 1902, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 22 Jun 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
17. Hortense White (5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 17 Jun 1888, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 5 Oct 1962, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Tensie or Tensia
Notes:
She had stillborn twins in 1904.
Buried:
Pate CemeteryHortense married William Thomas Humphrey 8 Feb 1903, Jones, North Carolina, USA. William (son of Joseph Hill Humphrey and Mary Ann Prescott) was born 2 Jan 1871, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 27 Nov 1936, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Lilla Estelle Humphrey was born 8 Nov 1905, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 7 Aug 1986, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 31. Thelma Mae Humphrey was born 6 May 1908, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 6 Feb 1991, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1991, Greenleaf Memorial Park, New Bern, Craven Co., NC.
- 32. Lloyd Humphrey was born 12 Mar 1910, Township 9, Craven Co., NC; died 12 Mar 1910, Township 9, Craven Co., NC; was buried Mar 1910, White Family Cemetery, Croatan, Craven Co., NC (unmarked grave).
18. Pearlie Mae White (5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 12 Jan 1891, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 26 Jan 1975, Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 28 Jan 1975, Pate Cemetery, Craven Co., NC. Notes:
Her tombstone says she was born 1-12-1892. Her Social Security record says she was born 1-12-1891. The 1900 Census, Craven Co., NC, says she was born in 1891. It also said she had 2 children no longer living.
Pearlie married Mack McClain Simpson 13 Oct 1907, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Mack (son of Isaac Simpson and Charlotte Hatsell) was born 5 Mar 1879, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 17 May 1949, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Edna Earle Simpson was born 30 Jul 1913, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 26 Nov 1989, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 34. Floyd Simpson was born Abt 1910, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 1910, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.
Generation: 4
19. Elizabeth Melody Godwin (13.Bessie3, 4.Cornelius2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 7 Sep 1906, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Dec 1987, Jacksonville, Onslow, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Name: Lizzie
Elizabeth married Ernest Thomas Trott. Ernest (son of Aaron Harriston Trott and Sallie T. Maides) was born 25 Jul 1894, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 13 Jul 1981, Stella, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
20. Mae Belle Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 15 Aug 1902, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jun 1978, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Mae married Walter Harrell. Walter (son of William H. Harrell and Elizabeth Susan Jarman) was born 4 Jun 1901, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 6 Jul 1969, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Mary Marie Harrell was born 10 Oct 1932, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 16 Nov 2000, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA.
21. George Hardy Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 22 Aug 1906, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Mar 1988, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. 22. Eva Lee Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 8 Mar 1908, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jun 1989, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. 23. Amanda Viola Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 2 Aug 1910, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 5 Dec 1992, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. Amanda married Heber Rouse Abt 1944, North Carolina, USA. Heber (son of Benjamin Rouse and Harriet Dawson) was born 5 Jul 1900, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Oct 1975, Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. John Walter Rouse
- 38. ---- Rouse
- 39. Claude Wayne Rouse
- 40. ---- Rouse
- 41. ---- Rouse
24. Charlie Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 25 May 1914, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Mar 1956, St. Luke's Hospital, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. Charlie married Mary Lee Williams. Mary (daughter of David Samuel Williams and Mary Stocks) was born 2 Jul 1912, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died 27 Jan 1953, St. Luke's Hospital, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. Charlie Ray Riggs was born 26 Aug 1934, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 20 Jul 1993, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA.
- 43. Mary Ellen Riggs was born 13 Dec 1939, Dover, Craven Co., NC; died 22 Dec 1939, Dover, Craven Co., NC.
- 44. Toby Riggs
- 45. William Riggs
- 46. Henry Riggs
- 47. Aaron Riggs
25. Pearlie Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1904, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, Craven, North Carolina, USA. 26. Alonzo Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, North Carolina, USA. 27. Sarah M. Riggs (14.Mary3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1911, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died Aft 1920, North Carolina, USA. 28. Sadie Mae Lynch (16.Lillie3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 18 Apr 1900, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 9 Jul 1982, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Sadie married John Lambert Hardison, Sr. Abt 1919, Craven, North Carolina, USA. John (son of Charles Wesley Hardison and Laura Willie Hardison) was born 9 Jan 1899, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Apr 1966, Craven County Hospital, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. Margaret Hardison was born 8 Apr 1920, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 15 Jan 2001, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 49. John Lambert Hardison, Jr. was born 27 Feb 1922, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 20 Jun 2002, Havelock, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 50. Charles W. Hardison was born 21 Jun 1923, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 30 Jan 1945.
- 51. Mildred Hardison
- 52. Evelyn Hardison
- 53. Elizabeth Hardison
29. Lillie R. Lynch (16.Lillie3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 8 Sep 1902, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 22 Jun 1909, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Birth: 8 Sep 1902
- Death: 22 Jun 1909, "Gone but not forgotten."
30. Lilla Estelle Humphrey (17.Hortense3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 8 Nov 1905, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 7 Aug 1986, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
Birth:
Township 9Lilla married Earl Ward Wilson 18 Nov 1923, Cove City, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Earl (son of William Henry Wilson and Penelope Avery) was born 14 Dec 1905, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 10 Apr 1992, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Lloyd Earl Wilson was born 2 Aug 1924, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Sep 2002, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 55. Ruby Estelle Wilson was born 4 Apr 1927, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 25 May 2003, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 56. William Henry Wilson was born 11 Jan 1930, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 9 May 2005, Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
- 57. Ruth Wilson was born 27 Jul 1936, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 20 Jan 1990, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
31. Thelma Mae Humphrey (17.Hortense3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 6 May 1908, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 6 Feb 1991, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1991, Greenleaf Memorial Park, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. Other Events:
- Birth: 6 May 1908, Craven, North Carolina, USA
- Death: 6 Feb 1991, Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern, Craven Co., NC
Thelma married Guy Raymond Summerell 20 Sep 1928, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Guy (son of Shadrack Ferdinand Summerell and Lucretia Jones) was born 6 Jul 1897, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died 5 Jun 1969, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , National Cemetery, New Bern, Craven Co., NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 58. Virginia Dare Sumerell was born 18 Aug 1929, Perfection, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 23 Nov 2009, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
Thelma married Curby Smith Wilson 12 Nov 1935, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA. Curby (son of Benjamin Franklin Wilson and Susan Elvira Jones) was born 9 Jan 1883, Jones, North Carolina, USA; died 31 May 1939, Craven, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. Kirby Kafer Wilson was born 27 Aug 1939, Craven, North Carolina, USA; died 8 Feb 1995, Bolivar, Allegany, New York, USA.
Thelma married George Joshua Lancaster 16 Nov 1946, Dover, Craven, North Carolina, USA. George (son of Slade Lancaster and Nellie Frances Lewis) was born 13 Oct 1901, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died 10 Jul 1964, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. Lloyd Humphrey (17.Hortense3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 12 Mar 1910, Township 9, Craven Co., NC; died 12 Mar 1910, Township 9, Craven Co., NC; was buried Mar 1910, White Family Cemetery, Croatan, Craven Co., NC (unmarked grave). Other Events:
- Birth: 12 Mar 1910, Craven, North Carolina, USA
- Death: 12 Mar 1910, Croatan, Craven, North Carolina, USA
33. Edna Earle Simpson (18.Pearlie3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born 30 Jul 1913, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 26 Nov 1989, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Edna married Grover Cleveland Barfield. Grover (son of Jesse Vance Barfield and Millie Elizabeth Shepherd) was born 23 Mar 1912, Johnston, North Carolina, USA; died 28 Apr 1971, New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
34. Floyd Simpson (18.Pearlie3, 5.William2, 1.Cornelius1) was born Abt 1910, Carteret, North Carolina, USA; died 1910, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.