John Wright McLemore

Notes:

Appears to have been a son of Henry McLemore of Bladen County, NC and Houston County, Georgia, due to land he purchased-situated in Sampson County-from Henry in 1829, as well as from a bequest made to him in Henry's Will. If he was a son of Henry's, his date of birth would have been no earlier than 1795 to 1800 (based on Henry's age), but no later than 1808.

It is not absolutely certain they are father and son. Some other relationship may instead exist. Robert McLemore Butler had speculated that he might instead be a direct descendant of Wright McLemore, Jr. born ca 1734 in Virginia and later a resident of Sampson County, North Carolina.

It appears that John R. McLemore moved from North Carolina to Georgia just a couple of years after purchasing this land, which sold in 1831, as evidenced by the deeds below.

Sampson County Deed Book Book 22, Page 40 Abstract of Deed John R. McLEMORE to Lott RICH

State of North Carolina, Sampson County

This indenture made this sixteenth day of December...one thousand Eighteen hundred and thirty between John Wright McLEMORE of the State of Georgia and Houston County and Lott RICH of the County and State aforesaid...John Wright McLEMORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars...have sold unto the said Lott RICH one certain lot Tract or parcel of Land, lying between Great and Little Coheara...Beginning at a stack and stump Herrington line...thence with the old Road ...to a pine near Babel PETERSONS House...and containing ninety and fourth acres...

In Witness whereof I the said John Wright McLAMORE hath here unto set my hand and seal the day and date above mentioned John R. McLAMORE

Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of Lott RICH and Henry (his mark) CARTER May Term 1831

Then was the within Deed proven in open Court by the oath of Lott RICH and ordere to be Registered

Registered August the 9th 1831 Thos. P. FAISON, Clerk W. FAISON Register

(Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 21 July 2005)

Sampson County Deed Book Book 22, Page 52 Abstract of Deed John Wright McLEMORE to Lott RICH State of North Carolina, Sampson County

This Indenture made this sixteenth day of December...One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty, by and between John W. McLAMORE of the State of Georgia and Houston County, and Lott RICH of the State of North Carolina and County of Sampson; Wittnesseth, that the said John WRIGHT McLAMORE for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Lott RICH....sold...to him the said Lott Rich two certain Tracts or parcels of Land lying in the County of Sampson and state aforesaid...lying between Great Coheara and Little Coheara....the first Containing one hundred and fifty acres, The other Tract Beginning at a Stake in the old Road, two pines as painted below his old House thence with Henry McLAMORE line Due West 112 poles to a stake his corner on the edge of the Great Branch, Thence up the meanders of said Branch....containing one hundred four and ? acres. Being part of the contents of a Patent Granted to Roger ALDEN in the year 1796...I the said John Wright McLAMORE doth hereby bargain, sell...unto Lott RICH ...

In Witness whereof I the said John Wright McLAMORE have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above written John W. MCLAMORE

Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of us Lott RICH and Henry (his mark) CARTER Court of Pleas and Quarter May Term 1831

Then was the within Deed proven in open Court by the Oath of Lott RICH and ordered to be registered Thos. FAISON Clerk

Registered the 11th day of August 1831 W. FAISON Register
(Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 21 July 2005)

1836-Bladen County, NC Will 25 Oct 1836 Sanders SIMMONS wife Anna Mariah (the remnant of my pension money coming after my death)...Exec: John HAIR, Sr. Wit: John R. McLEMORE, Stephen HAIR (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

John Wright McLemore can not be found on the 1840 Houston County, Georgia census. However, the 1840 Bladen County, NC census shows that a John Macklemore (age 20-30), a Wright Macklemore (age 20-30), and a John R Macklemore (age 30-40) all lived in Bladen County. Mike Mabile, in correspondence with James L. McLemore, III, indicated that John R. McLemore did move to Bladen, as did his sister Zilphia.

1844- J.R. McLEMORE, along with Duncan HAIR and P. TAYLOR were witnesses to a Bladen County, NC Deed dated 25 Dec 1844 between the Johnathan JESSOP & wife, James I ANDREWS, Dicy A. MEMORY of Cumberland County to Raiford FISHER involving 400 acres in the bend of the Harrisons Creek Swamp & on the NE side of the Cape Fear River (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

1845 Bladen County, Deed Hugh HALES to John R. McLEMORE & William HALES $5; four tracts of land-296 acrs on both sides of Gallberry Swamp, two tracts lying on one side of the old stage road purchased by Hugh HALES from William HALES, Notes payable to John D TOOMER and Daniel B BAKER Wit Daniel B BAKER Feb term 1846 H.H. ROBINSON Clerk (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler).

On the 1850 Bladen County census, there can be found a John R. McLemore age 42, Margaret, age 41, John H age 18, William K age 14, Sarah A age 13, Calvin age 11, Matilda J age 9, Hayse S age 7, Martha J age 5, Margaret A age 3, and Elen J age 1. This John R McLemore would have been born ca 1808, which would have made him just old enough to purchase land from Henry McLemore in 1829. His oldest son, John H, was born in Georgia ca 1832, making it very likely this is indeed John Wright McLemore, the son of Henry McLemore of Bladen County, NC and later Houston County, GA.

(Research):
Census Information:

1840 Census
Bladen County, North Carolina
Page 212

--John Macklemore--
1 Male 20 to 30
1 Female under 5
1 Female 20 to 30

--Wright Macklemore--
1 Male 5 to 10
1 Male 10-15
1 Male 20-30
1 Female 20-30

??????
John R. Macklemore
?????
2 Males Under 5
2 Males 5 to 10
1 Male 30 to 40
1 Female under 5
1 Female 30 to 40

--Duncan BULLARD--
(Bullard's and McLemore's are connected in Sampson County, NC; also John McLemore of Bladen named a son Duncan)

--Raford Fisher--
1 male under 5
1 male 5 to 10
1 male 30 to 40
2 females under 5
2 females 5 to 10
1 female 30 to 40

1850 Census
North Carolina, Bladen County, Subdivision on Northeast side of Cape Fear
Enumerated 4 Sept 1850 by Neil Kelly
205-207
(Originally transcribed on Ancestry.com as Calvin Lemon)
John R. McLemore 42 Farmer $2400 NC
Margaret McLemore 41 NC
John H. McLemore 18 Laborer Ga
William K McLemore 14 Laborer NC
Sarah A. McLemore 13 NC
Calvin McLemore 11 NC
Matilda J McLemore 9 NC
Hayse L McLemore 7 NC
Martha J McLemore 5 NC
Ellen J McLemore 1 NC
Margaret A McLemore 3 NC

204-204
Rayford Fisher 45 M Farmer 5000 NC
Jennet Fisher 43 F NC
Haywood Fisher 19 M NC
Manlsy Fisher 16 f NC
Elizabeth Fisher 14 F NC
Catherine Fisher 13 F NC
Jennet Fisher 11 NC
John R. Fisher 10 M NC
Sally Fisher 8 F NC
Mary Fisher 5 F NC
Delia Fisher 3 F NC

[Note: The McLemore's and Fishers lived near each other in 1840 and 1850 in Bladen County. Additonally, the two families appear to have been neighbors generations earlier, as in 1779 William McLemore sold land to Gabriel Holmes in Duplin County, that appears to have been adjacent to land owned by Southey Fisher, thought to be the grandfather of Rayford Fisher above. Due the proximity, and the use of the distinctive first names of Rayford/Raiford and Haywood in both families, there may have been a familial connection as some point...perhaps a McLemore daughter marrying a Fisher son?]


1860 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 Aug 1860
Page 123 Stamped 200
913-899
J.R. McLemore 53 M Farmer $4100 $3000 NC
Marguret P. " 51 F NC
Calvin " 22 M NC
Matilda " 20 F NC
Henry Green 18 M NC
Margaret A " 16 F NC
Martha J " 14 F NC
Ellen F " 12 F NC
Willis J " 9 M NC

1870 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 July 1870
Page 34
228-235
McLemore, JR 63 M W Farmer $2000 $1500 NC
McLemore, Margaret 63 F W NC
McLemore, Matilda J. 38 F W NC
McLemore, Martha J 22 F W NC
McLemore, Ellen F 20 F W NC
McLemore, Willis J 17 M W
McLemore, Warren W 9 M W NC [Grandson]
Moore, Hugh 35 M W Laborere NC
Thoghin, Susan 38 F W Pauper NC
229-236
McLemore, John H 38 M W Farmer $300 $400 NC
McLemore, Elizabeth 31 F W NC

1880 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Carthage Twp
Enumerated 2 Jun 1880
Pages 1 and 2 SD 3 ED 132
10-10
Bunyan and Margaret A HALES of North Carolina
11-11
McLeMore John R W M 73 Head Farmer NC NC NC
McLeMore Margaret W F 72 Wf Keeping House NC NC NC
McLeMore, Matilda J. W F 37 Dtr At Home NC NC NC
McLeMore, Warren W. W M 19 Grandson Farm Laborer NC NC NC
12-12
McLeMore, William J. W M 26 Head Farmer NC NC NC
McLeMore, Mary B W F 21 Wf Keeping House NC NC NC
13-13
McLemore, Bettie W F 40 Keeping House NC NC NC


Robert McLemore Butler states that a Wright McLemore married a Sarah RANSOME on 17 May 1795 in Sampson County, North Carolina. This is NOT CORRECT. Wright McLemore and Sarah Ransome were married in Surry County, and this would be an entirely different Wright McLemore.

There were several men bearing the name of John and/or Wright as of the 1850 Bladen County, NC Census. The 42 year old John R. McLemore, husband of Margaret, seems the most likely candidate simply based on his age.

However, the other possiblities are as follows:

ALSO a John McLemore 34, Betsey A, 34, Elizabeth A 12, Duncan J 9, Martha J 4, Wilie 3

ALSO a Wright McLemore 35, Elizabeth 42, John 15

ALSO a Wright McLemore, 55 born in NC

Robert McLemore Butler, in his Civil War Information, notes that a John R McLEMORE, Pvt, resided in Cumberland County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Bladen County at age 27, October 2, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December 1862. Died in hospital at Goldsboro, NC February 12, 1863. Cause of death not reported. Not known if or how the two John R. McLemore's are related. Pvt McLemore would have been born ca 1835.

John married Margaret Hales before 1832. Margaret was born about 1809 in Bladen County, North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Appears to have married an Elizabeth prior to 1870, and was living in a household adjacent to his parents.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 July 1870
Page 34
228-235
McLemore, JR 63 M W Farmer $2000 $1500 NC
McLemore, Margaret 63 F W NC
McLemore, Matilda J. 38 F W NC
McLemore, Martha J 22 F W NC
McLemore, Ellen F 20 F W NC
McLemore, Willis J 17 M W
McLemore, Warren W 9 M W NC
Moore, Hugh 35 M W Laborere NC
Thoghin, Susan 38 F W Pauper NC
229-236
McLemore, John H 38 M W Farmer $300 $400 NC
McLemore, Elizabeth 31 F W NC

Notes:

On her North Carolina death certificate, she was listed as Mrs. Sarah Ann Phillips, a daughter of John R. McLemore and Margrette Hales. Her education attainment was shown as "Grammar School." Informant was Miss Helen Davis, granddaughter. She was shown to be buried at the Bethleham Church.

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Pearson Phillips. Benjamin was born in Mar 1830 in Moore County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1905 in Moore County, North Carolina; was buried in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Carthage, Moore County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009 on Ancestry.com shows that as a resident of Moore County, NC, at the age of 24, he enlisted as a private in Company M, North Carolina 22nd Infantry Regiment. Source cited as North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster.

Calvin married Elizabeth Blackard on 15 Sep 1860 in Moore County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born after 1839; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She may have married a SEWELL after 1880. A death certificate can be found for Matilda Jane SEWELL, age 89 (born ca 1842) on Aug 12 in Moore County, N.C. Parents were listed as "not known." She died in McColl, S.C, a widow, of Pneumonia. Informant was J. T. Sewell of McColl. She was buried at the Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Matilda Jane's younger brother, Hayes McLemore, also was buried in McColl, South Carolina.

Notes:

Could he have instead been called Henry (per 1860 census, a Henry Green was in the parental home an approximately his age).

Shown as H. Lemon McLemore on his 1934 North Carolina Death Certificate, a widow. His (late?) wife was shown as Isabell. Informant D. C. McLemore. Both were shown as residents of 1010 Pryor Street in Charlotte. He was shown as a son of John Wright McLemore and Margaret Hales, and was retired. He was buried in McColl S.C.

On his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Angela Short Hudson, has a photo of his headstone, engraved H. L. McLemore. On the memorial page his name is shown as Hayes Leonard McLemore, but in the notes section he is referenced as Hayes Lemon "H.L." McLemore.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
North Carolina, Scotland County, Laurel Hill Twp
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 85 Sheet 14A Stamped 14
257-260
McLemore, Hayes Head W M Feb 1843 57 M 34 NC NC NC (no occupation shown)
McLemore, Isabel Wf F Aug 1843 56 M 34 6/5 NC SN NC (no occupation shown)
McLemore, Mary Bell Dtr W F July 1881 18 S NC NC NC Cotton Mill Operator
McLemore, Daniel C Son W M Jun 1884 15 S NC NC NC Cotton Mill Operator
McLemore, May S. Dtr W F July 1887 12 S NC NC NC Cotton Mill Operator

Hayes married Isabella Black before 1866. Isabella was born on 8 Aug 1843 in North Carolina; died on 29 Sep 1923 in Richmond County, North Carolina; was buried in Beaver Dam Cemetery, McColl, Marlboro County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could she have married Henry GREEN prior to the 1860 Moore County, NC census? he is shown living with the McLemore family.

Notes:

This may be the Ellen F. STEWART, born 11 July 1849 in Carthage, Moore County, NC-died 15 May 1934 in Dillon County, S.C. She was buried at the Beaver Dam Cemetery in McColl, South Carolina.

Ellen F. McLemore's brother, Hayes McLemore, was buried at the same cemetery.

The South Carolina death certificate for Ellen F. STEWART is inconclusive. She was shown as born in Carthage, Moore County, NC. but ca 1860 (based on her age of 74 vs. 84), and parents names were not listed.

Notes:

On his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Angela Short Hudson, he was listed as having married (1) Emma Black and (2) Annie J. Williamson, with Annie also being buried at Beaver Dam Cemetery.

Notes:

Her Death Certificate shows her as Mrs. Mary Bell McLemore Pate, born in Moore County, NC. Her father's name was shown as "don't know" and mother as "Martha Black." She was a widow. Informant was Mr. Norwood Pate of West Columbia, S.C.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte Township, Charlotte City
Enumerated 15 Apr 1930
ED 60-.6 SD 7 Sheet 18B
Pryor Street
213-306-354
McLemore, Daniel C Head O 2300 M W 46 M 26 NoSchool Can Read/Write NC NC NC 2nd Hand Card Room Cotton Mill
McLemore, Beaulah F Wf F W 36 M 16 NoSchool Can Read/Write NC NC NC Nond
McLemore, Edward Son M W 18 S NoSchool Can Read/Write SC NC NC Knitting Silk Hoisiery
McLemore, John W Son M W 12 S NoSchool Can Read/Write SC NC NC None
McLemore, Vernon Son M W 11 S Attended School Can Read/Write SC NC NC None
McLemore, Harrell Son M W 7 S SC NC NC None
213-306-354
McLemore, Ferris Son M W 4 3/12 S NC NC NC None
McLemore, Foy Son M W 2 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Hays L Father M W 86 Wd NC NC NC None

Daniel married Beulah Flossie Davis about 1908. Beulah was born on 2 Oct 1892 in North Carolina; died on 16 Jul 1978 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Beaver Dam Cemetery, McColl, Marlboro County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The photo of his headstone on Find A Grave shows he was a PVT 48 Ordinance Co World War II and Korea, from North Carolina. It is inscribed Lenord E. McLemore. His nephew, Richard McLemore of Charlotte noted that Ed broke his back in Korea, and was busted to PFC after hitting an officer, and that he was killed in New Orleans.

Notes:

On his FindAGrave memorial page, maintained by Angela Short Hudson, there is a photo of his headstone, which is engraved "D. C." Son of D. C. & Beulah F. McLemore, Sept 16, 1914-May 24, 1915, Our Darling Baby."

Notes:

He is linked to wife, Faye K. McLemore 22 Apr 1904 6 Aug 1994,buried with him, on Find A Grave.

Notes:

Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, show he served in the Navy from 23 Jan 1945 to 3 Dec 1945.

The North Carolina Death Index shows he was a resident of Beaufort, FL, in Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Insurance, and graduated from the 11th grade.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. show he served in the Navy.

His Headstone is inscribed D. H. "Mac" McLemore. He shares a marker with Kathryn Lowery, 8 Sept 1925-1 Dec 2004. Also referenced as Harold on both census records and by his family.

Family/Spouse: Kathryn Lowery. Kathryn was born on 8 Sep 1925; died on 1 Dec 2004; was buried in Oakhurst Baptist Church (Heath Springs), Lancaster County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Find A Grave Memorial page shows he was a World War II veteran, serving in the U. S. Army. He served from July 1944 until August 1945. This matches the information in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. His son, Richard McLemore of Charlotte noted his father was in the Battle of the Bulge.

Family/Spouse: Delphane Penny Williams. Delphane was born on 25 Sep 1929 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1980 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; was buried in Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Mausoleum, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His nephew, Richard McLemore of Charlotte knew him as "Foyd", and reported that his Uncle served in the Navy for 30 years.