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  1. 2.  Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr. was born on 12 Apr 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia (son of Amos Leslie McLemore, Sr. and Virginia Marie Cahoon); died on 2 Jun 2020 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Rolesville

    Amos Leslie "Les" McLemore Jr. died peacefully on June 2nd, 2020, at the age of 91. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, April 12, 1929. He was the son of the late Amos L. McLemore Sr. and Marie Cahoon McLemore, and step-mother Agnes Brown McLemore. Les graduated from Henderson High School in 1946, followed by a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, where he was discharged in 1948 as a Navy corpsman and a Veteran of WWII. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1951, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received numerous statewide awards and recognitions for his performance while employed by the State of North Carolina for over 30 years.

    He was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School and served on many committees as a life-long Baptist. He also served on both the Planning Board and as a Commissioner for the Town of Rolesville.

    Les is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Stainback McLemore, sons Amos L. McLemore III and Jonathan K. McLemore and his wife Barbara, granddaughter Jenna Brock McLemore, step-granddaughters Kristen and Stephanie Johnson and step great grandchildren Olivia and Aiden. He is also survived by his sisters, Agnes M. Dodd of Henderson, Nancy M. Moody (J.W.) of Henderson, Kay M. Scarborough of Virginia Beach, VA, Aunt Elsie Cahoon Riggs of Virginia Beach, VA, brothers-in-law Grady T. Stainback (Phyllis) of Henderson and Bobby Stainback (Peggy) of Franklin, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

    Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private ceremony will be held at a future date for members of the family. His remains will be entombed at the First Baptist Church Columbarium in Henderson.

    Les touched the lives of many, and will be dearly missed.

    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 E. Young Street, Rolesville, NC 27571.

    Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home of Henderson.

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    Amos married Virginia Stainback before 1961. Virginia was born on 1 Jul 1932 in Vance County, North Carolina; died on 9 Sep 2023 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Virginia Stainback was born on 1 Jul 1932 in Vance County, North Carolina; died on 9 Sep 2023 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    ROLESVILLE-Mrs. Virginia Stainback McLemore, 91, of Perry Street, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home. Born July 1, 1932 in Vance County she was the daughter of the late Pearl Moseley Stainback and Atley Stainback and was the widow of Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr.

    Service arrangements will be announced.

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    Children:
    1. 1. Living
    2. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Amos Leslie McLemore, Sr. was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina (son of Edward Claudius McLemore and Lena Atwood Beard); died on 25 Oct 1985 in Vance County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Garden Memorial Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Biographical information below was copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by David Ayscue III, a son-in-law:

    Grew up in Cape Fear region of North Carolina. Very intelligent man, who was forced to quit school after 8th grade to help support his family. Became a bookkeeper/accountant for Swift Company meats for many years. Avid stamp collector and enjoyed walking. Raised four children: one son, Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr. (of first wife, who died in childbirth or soon thereafter - maiden name Beard?); and 3 daughters: Agnes McLemore, Nancy Brown McLemore and Kay McLemore (by wife, Agnes Vann Brown McLemore, d. 2005). Passed away of heart attack in 1985; loving wife Agnes passed away Feb, 10, 2005 at age 98.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1940 Census
    North Carolina, Vance County, Henderson Ward 3
    Enumerated April 15, 1940
    SD 4 ED 91-5 Sheets 4B and 5A
    91-R
    McLemore, A L Head M W 37 M No H-4 NC North Fork McDowell West Va Bookkeeper Wholesale Produce
    McLemore, Agnes Wf F W 33 M No C-1 NC North Fork McDowell West Va
    McLemore, Leslie Son M W 11 S Yes 6 Va North fork McDowell West Va
    McLemore, Agnes Dtr F W 8 S Yes 2 NC North fork McDowell West Va
    McLemore, Nancy Dtr F W 6 S No West Virginia North fork McDowell West Va
    McLemore, Lena K Dtr F W 2 S West Virginia

    Amos married Virginia Marie Cahoon before 1928. Virginia was born on 23 Jan 1907; died on 28 May 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Virginia Marie Cahoon was born on 23 Jan 1907; died on 28 May 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia.
    Children:
    1. 2. Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr. was born on 12 Apr 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; died on 2 Jun 2020 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Edward Claudius McLemore was born on 6 Mar 1867 in North Carolina (son of Lofton Hayes McLemore and Elizabeth Ann Bullard); died on 24 Jun 1930 in South Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia.

    Notes:

    Lived with his grandparents, Amos and Jemima McLemore, at the time of the 1880 census. Listed as Edward C on the 1900 census, and Claud E in 1910.

    He was listed in the 1909-1910 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Edward C. McLEMORE, Clerk, A. J. BULLARD & Son....Home, 233 Davis Street

    He was listed in the 1915-1916 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Edward C. McLEMORE, Agent, Life Insurance Co. of Virginia Res. 907 Person Street Wife: Lena

    It appears they moved to Virginia prior to 1930.

    Bonnie Seiler writes that his death was reported in the Virginia Pilot Newspaper on June 24, 1930. He apparently jumped from the upstairs window of his home and committed suicide.

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1900 Federal Census
    North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cedar Creek
    Enumerated 21 Jun 1900 By Duncan Dowering
    SD 4 ED 20 Sheet 19A Stamped 71
    256-254
    McLemore, Edward C Head W M Mch 1867 33 M NC NC NC Farmer
    McLemore, Rena A Wife W F Nov 1868 31 M 12 6/4 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Ralph C Son W M May 1888 12 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer
    McLemore, Mettie A Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Sidney L Son W M Sept 1891 8 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Clebe N Son W M July 1894 5 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Annie Aunt W F Nov 1845 54 s NC NC NC

    1910 Federal Census
    North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville
    ED 49
    16 April 1910
    McLemore, Claud E Hd M W 47 m 22 NC NC NC Bookkeeper Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Lena Wife F W 42 Md 22 7/5 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Ralph C Son M W 21 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Sydney Son M W 18 S NC NC NC Wagon Driver Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Clebe C Son M W 15 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Amos L Son M W 7 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Elizabeth Mother F W 52 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Dennis Brother M W 20 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Duncan Boarder M W 40 We NC NC NC Grading Agent
    Gray, Ira Boarder F W 10 S
    Danaby, William M M W 33 Wd Kansas Eng Ire Hackdriver Livery Stable

    1920 Census
    Virginia, Norfolk, South Norfolk Town
    Commerce Street 172-108-110
    Enumerated 9 and 10 January 1920
    SD 2 ED 150 Sheet 6B
    McLemore, Edward Head W M 52 NC NC NC Carpenter House
    McLemore, Lena Wife W F 51 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Sidney Son W M 24 NC NC NC Salesman Pepsicola
    McLemore, Lesley A. Son W M 16 NC NC NC Laborer Kicking Horses?
    McLemore, Kathleen Dau W F 9 NC NC NC
    Johnson, William Boarder W M 37 VA VA VA Carpenter Dry Dock

    1930 Census
    Virginia, Norfolk County, South Norfolk, ED 9
    McLemore, Edward C 63 W M M @ 20 NC NC NC Watchman Lumber Mill
    McLemore, Lena R 61 W F M @19 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Ralph C 40 M @ 21 Carpenter House
    McLemore, Sidney L 36 W M NC NC NC Watchman Boat
    McLemore, Amos L 26 W M Wd NC NC NC Bookkeeper Wholesale House
    McLemore, Kathleen 18 W F NC NC NC Machine Operator Laundry
    McLemore, Ludonia 40 W F M @ 21 NC NC NC <---Ralph's wife
    McLemore, Amos 11 months W M Virginia NC NC

    Edward married Lena Atwood Beard on 8 Sep 1887 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. Lena was born on 3 Nov 1868 in Bladen County, North Carolina; died on 22 May 1933 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lena Atwood Beard was born on 3 Nov 1868 in Bladen County, North Carolina; died on 22 May 1933 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Listed, in error, as Rena on the 1900 census. Date of death shown by Robert McLemore Butler both as 21 Mar 1933 and 22 May 1933. Not sure which is corrrect.

    Alfred Rose shows her as the daughter of Isaac Calvin Beard and Athaliah Stellington Edge of Bladen County, NC.

    Notes:

    Married:
    The 1910 census indicated she had 7 children in total, five of which were still living. It appears that the child that died was Johnny.

    Children:
    1. Ralph Cormack McLemore was born on 20 May 1888 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Sep 1966 in Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; was buried in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    2. Myrtie Ann McLemore was born on 24 Nov 1890 in Bladen County, North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1962 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    3. Sidney Lawrence McLemore was born on 8 Sep 1893 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 7 May 1946 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    4. H. Clebe Norman McLemore was born on 1 Jul 1894 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1946 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    5. Johnny McLemore was born about Apr 1900 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; died about Apr 1900 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    6. Mary McLemore was born about Apr 1900 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; died about Apr 1900 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    7. 4. Amos Leslie McLemore, Sr. was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Oct 1985 in Vance County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Garden Memorial Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina.
    8. Kathleen Marie McLemore was born on 6 Jun 1910 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1978 in Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; was buried in Butler Family Cemetery, Hope Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina.