Anson County
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Overlooked — Absalom Caudle
Absalom Caudle is an enigma to me. What am I overlooking? Is this a case that one person said many years ago that his parents are Benjamin and Mary Adams Caudill and the multitude simply took it as fact? Or am I missing something? What I think I know: Absalom Caudle was born 1759 in… Continue reading
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November 18, 1883 — DN Bennett General Merchandise
By 1883, DN Bennett has a ledger and a stamp for his store. His location is Polkton, which is just across the county line from Center (Norwood). The trip would be about 30 miles, which is some distance in 1882. I can’t read the handwriting well enough to figure out what DJ had purchased. However,… Continue reading
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Seven Ancestors Ago–Absalom Caudle (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. The Facts: Born in Halifax County, Virginia 17591 Died in Stanly County in March 7, 18462 Married Elizabeth Maness3 His son, Sampson His son, John Calvin His daughter, Rosa Ann Her daughter, Virginia Her son His daughter There is quite a… Continue reading
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Seven Ancestors Ago–George Shankle (52 Ancestors)
This post is a part of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge by Amy Johnson Crow at www.nostorytoosmall.com. Born: 1754 in Anson County, NC Died: 26 Sep 1841 His daughter Oney Her son, William Allen His son, David Jones Allen His daughter, Virginia Allen Her son His daughter According to George Shankle’s Revolutionary War Pension Application of 1832,… Continue reading
