Lofton Hayes McLemore

Notes:

According to Robert McLemore Butler, he was Pvt 2nd Co A 2nd Artillery Regt during the Civil War. He was born ca 1843 in Sampson County and the son of Amos McLemore (b. 1813). Lofton enlisted July 15, 1862 in Wake County. He was wounded May 2, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Va. Reported absent for the next 11 months due to wounds. Discharged April 24, 1864 due to phthisis pulmonalis affecting both lungs. The Cumberland Plough Boys website instead shows that he servied in the North Carolina Regiment, 2nd Company E.

http://ploughboys.org/tag/2nd-battalion-north-carolina-local-defense/page/2/

In 1869, Lofton was a witness, along with Zachariah ROYAL, to the Will of Zachariah ROYAL dated 28 Jun 1869. It was probated 12 Mar 1870. Zachariah's wife was Louisa ROYAL, and she was left the furniture, enough provisions for her support for one year and livestock...at her death to be divided equally between all five (5) children---Oliver ROYAL, Allen ROYAL, Rice ROYAL, Emely ROYAL and Nancy ROYAL. (Courtesy Robert McLemore Butler, who noted that Emily Royal was Lofton's wife).

After Lofton's death, his oldest sons, Edward and Amos, conveyed land they had inherited from him to their younger half brothers, O.B, Alvin and Dennis. As son Abner was not mentioned in the deed, it appears they may have died prior to its execution in 1910. Edward and and Amos's sister, Ida, was also not mentioned in the conveyence.

Sampson County Deed Book Book 183, Page 554 Abstract of Deed Amos B. McLEMORE and Others to O.B. McLEMORE & others

State of North Carolina, Sampson County. This indenture made the 27th day of October 1906, by Amos B. McLEMORE and wife Katie McLEMORE of the town of Mooringsport, County of Caddo in the State of Louisiana, and E. C. McLEMORE and wife Lena McLEMORE of the town of Fayetteville and State of North Carolina of the first part to O. B. McLEMORE, Alvin H. McLEMORE and Dennis L. McLEMORE of the County of Sampson and State of North Carolina of the second part. Witnesseth: That the Said Amos B. McLEMORE and wife Katie, and E.C. McLEMORE and wife Lena of the first part for and in consideration which they may have bear for the said O.B. McLEMORE, Alvin H. McLEMORE, and Dennis L. McLEMORE and in futher consideration of one Dollar to them paid by the said parties of the second part....(do) convey...unto the said parties of the second part....all their right...in and to all the real estate of which Lofton H. McLEMORE, last of the County of Sampson, and State of North Carolina died....mor particularly designated as follows: First tract...being known as Boykin Land and is situated on the East side of Bearsking Swamp in Sampson County...adjoining the lands of Amos CRUMPLER and others and is that tract of land described in a certain deed made by W. H. Boykin to L.H. McLEMORE and recorded in Book 70, page 18....containing 70 acres more of less....Second tract, situated on the East side of said Bearskin Swamp in said county of Sampson, adjoining the Amanda FAIRCHILD and Lewis LEW lands and is fully described in a deed from W.E. PRIDGEN and wife to L.H. McLEMORE which deed is recorded in Book 37 at Page 478 of the said Register's office and said tract contains 109 acres more or less...Third tract, being composed of three separate tract is situated on the East side of the said Bearskin Swamp in the said county of Sampson, adjoining the land of S. B STEVENS, J.R. AUTRY and others and being the three tracts conveyed by deeds to L.H. McLEMORE by J.O. TEW and wife which deeds is duly registered in Book 91 at page 500 of the Registers office of said County of Sampson, to which record reference is hereby made for a description of said three tracts of land by meters and bounds said three tracts containing two hundred and twenty one acres more or less....

...In testimony whereof the said parties of the the first part have hereto set their hands and seals the day and year above written.. A.B. McLEMORE, Katie McLEMORE, E.C. McLEMORE, L.A. McLEMORE

...North Carolina, Cumberland County...Superior Court Clerk...attests that E.C. McLEMORE and Lena McLEMORE personally appeared...4 June 1910...

(Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong on 1 August 2005)

(Research):
Census Information:

1870 census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp, Dismal P.O.
McLemore, Lofton 25 M W Farmer $700 $500 N. Carolina
McLemore, Elizabeth 26 F W Keeping House N. Carolina
McLemore, Edward C 3 M W At Home N. Carolina
McLemore, Amos 1 M W At Home N. Carolina

1880 census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp, ED 199
McLamore, Loften W M 35 Farmer NC NC NC
McLamore, Nancy E. W F 22 Wife Can't R/W Keeping House NC NC NC
McLamore, Owen A W M 2 Son NC NC NC
McLamore, Amos W M 9 Son NC NC NC
McLamore, Ida L W F 8 Dtr NC NC NC

1900 Census
North Carolina, Sampson, Little Coharie, ED 96
McLemore, Lofton Hd W M Mar 1844 56 M 23 NC NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Nancy Elizabeth Wife W F Mar 1859 41 M 23 4/4 NC NC NC
McLemore, Ida Dtr W F Sept 1874 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Osker B Son W M Jun 1881 19 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Alvin Son W M May 1884 16 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Lofton D Son W M Jun? 1889 10 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Owen A Son W M Feb 1878 22 S NC NC NC
Shell, Nancy Nephew (sic) W F Mar 1825 75 S

Lofton married Elizabeth Ann Bullard on 18 Sep 1866 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of James Bullard and Sarah Elizabeth Jones) was born on 12 Feb 1843 in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Apr 1875 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lofton married Nancy Elizabeth Spell about 1877. Nancy was born on 10 Mar 1860 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 6 Aug 1930 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

Bonnie Seiler has him instead listed as Amos Leslie, with a date of birth in 1866.

His granddaughter, Diane McLemore Harrison, writes that "Amos was hired by Gulf Oil around the turn of the 20th century and move to the Shreveport area from North Carolina. He drilled offshore platforms in Caddo Lake for Gulf. Allegedly, not proven yet, he help drill the first offshore well."

Name Amos Bullard Mclemore
Titles and Terms
Event Type Death
Event Date 03 Feb 1944
Event Place Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
Gender Male
Age 74
Race (Original) White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1870
Birthplace North Carolina
Father's Name L H Mclemore
Father's Titles and Terms
Mother's Name Elizabeth Parker
Mother's Titles and Terms
Spouse's Name Katherine
Spouse's Titles and Terms
Certificate Number 1720
Page
GS Film number 1220636
Digital Folder Number 004213508
Image Number 02025



Citing this Record:
"Louisiana, Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FSB3-M65 : accessed 29 Sep 2014), Amos Bullard Mclemore, 03 Feb 1944; citing Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, certificate number 1720, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 1220636.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910
Not located

1920
Not located

1930
Louisiana, Caddo Parish, Shreveport City
Enumerated April 10, 1930
ED 959 SD 1 Sheet 11A Stamped 220
East Delaware
246-251
McLemore, A. B. Head M W 61 M 32 NC NC NC Driller Oil
McLemore, Elizabeth K Wf H F W 52 M 26 NC NC NC
McLemore, Corless A Son M W 25 S Tx NC NC Laborer Oil
McLemore, Lena May Dtr F W 21 S Tx NC NC Clerk Hearon Dry Goods
McLemore, Santford Son M W 20 S La NC NC
McLemore, Agaretha Dtr F W 17 S La NC NC
McLemore, Aran Son M W 13 S La NC NC
McLemore, Katherine Dtr F W 13 S La NC NC

Amos married Elizabeth Catherine Rich on 28 Dec 1901 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born about 1878 in North Carolina; died on 28 Sep 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Census instead shows him as Owen A, born ca 1878? May have died prior to 1910, as his mother indicates at the time of the 1910 census that she was the mother of 4 children, three of them still living.

Notes:

1906 Sampson County, NC Voter Records Little Coharie Twp O.B. McLEMORE age 25 Ancestor: ---------- (Courtesy Robert McLemore Butler)

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was listed as a farmer in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina. His nearest relative was his mother, Elizabeth McLemore. He was shown as being of medium heighth and build, with Gray eyes and dark hair.

Name: Oscar Bernice Mclemore
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 20 May 1949
Burial Place: Rosebaro, N. C. R #1
Death Date: 20 May 1949
Death Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina
Age: 68
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1881
Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation:
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Lofton Mclemore
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Nancy E. Spell
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B02032-4
System Origin: North Carolina-EASy
Source Film Number: 1926699
Reference Number: v 9B cn 9830
Collection: North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994




(Research):
Could Oscar have first married Margaret Emaline SESSOMS? Robert McLemore Butler has, in his notes, the following death notice:

Sampson County, NC Died Roseboro, NC 19 Dec 1956 Margaret Emaline McLemore b. 9 Feb 1861 F John Elson Sessoms M Penny Fisher Spouse OSCAR BERNICE McLEMORE Bk 44 p 251.

However, I don't think that the Oscar McLemore that Margaret married was Oscar Bernice McLemore, the son of Lofton. I believe this was another Oscar McLemore.

Oscar Bernice doesn't seem to be a likely fit for at least three reasons three reasons:

1) Oscar Bernice (assuming his date of birth is accurate) would have only been about 14 in 1895, when W. Oscar and Margaret got married.

Marriage record per Robert McLemore Butler:

* 1895 - Sampson County, NC .. Married .. 9 Mar 1895 .. M.O. McLemore (19) to Margaret E. Sessoms (21) .. Wit. J.W. Underwood, J.O. Johnson, S.B. Sessoms .. married at brides home.

2) Oscar Bernice was still listed with his parents in 1900, only five years after the date of the marriage, so it was either another Oscar that married Margaret, or Oscar Bernice had already been married and divorced. However, W.O. and Margarett McLemore executed a deed, referenced below, in 1905, so appear to have remained married.

Sampson County Deed Book Book 139, Page 133 Abstract of Deed W.O. McLEMORE to A. F. FISHER

Made this first day of September 1905 by W.O. McLEMORE wife Margrett McLEMORE of Sampson County and state of North Carolina of the first part to A.F. FISHER of Sampson County and state of North Carolina of the second part...in consideration of the sum of Three Dollars to them paid by A.F. FISHER....convey to said A.F. FISHER....a certain tract or parcel of land in Little Coharie Township....adjoining the lands of J.L. BULLARD A.F. FISHER house tract, and others....containing one acres of land more or less..

...whereof the said W.O. McLEMORE hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written W.O. McLEMORE MARGRETT McLEMORE Attest W.J. FAIRCLOTH, J.P.

...North Carolina Sampson County the foregoing certificate of W.J. Faircloth J.P of Sampson County is adjudged to be correct and sufficient Let the instruments with the certificate be registered Witness my hand this 31st day of Oct 1905 W.F. SESSOMS Clerk Superior Court Recorded Oct 31st, 1915 R.A. INGRAM Regr. of Deeds

3) The Oscar that was married to Margarett was usually listed as W.O. or W. Oscar McLemore. Oscar Bernice is usually listed as O.B. or Bernice McLemore.

I could not find a W.O. or Oscar or Margaret or Maggie INDEXED in 1900 or 1910. It is possible that I simply overlooked them.

It appears that W.O. died sometime before 1920, because on the 1920 and 1930 census, I do find Maggie as a widow. In 1920 she was in Little Coharie, and Cordia, Elisha*, Emma May and Ginnie were listed as children. In 1930, she is also in Little Coharie, with only Elisha* and Cordia (the two oldest children) still listed at home PLUS with a 12 year old niece, Mary McLemore.

Sampson County, NC .. Died .. 8 Jan 1986 .. *Elisha Anderson McLemore [b. 11 May 1900] ..F: Oscar McLemore M: Maggie Sessoms .. Bk 74 p 243. .. buried at Williams Cemetery, Sampson County, NC]

Oscar married Eva Lee Whiley on 1 Apr 1932 in Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. Eva was born on 7 Dec 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was married to Lilly, and a farmer in Roseboro, Sampson County, NC. He was described as medium heighth and build, with brown eyes and black hair.

Obituary

Clinton-A. H. McLemore, 56, prominent farmer of Little Coharie Township, died at this home Friday.

Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m., Sunday at Elizabeth Baptist Church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. G.N. Ashley of Salemburg. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lilly Porter McLemore; three daughters, Mrs. R. P. Gilchrist, Mrs. R. R. Bullard, and Miss Doris McLemore; four sons, Linwood, Ernest, Hubert, and Seavy McLemore; two brothers, D. L. McLemore and O. D. (sic O. B.) McLemore; and a half brother, Amos McLemore.

The News and Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
18 January 1941, Saturday
Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore

(Research):
Census Informaton:

1920 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp
ED 89
McLemore, A.H. Head M W 35 M NC NC NC Farming
McLemore, Lillie Wife F W 30 M NC NC NC
McLemore, Seavy Son M W 8 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Bonnie Dtr F W 6 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Hazel Dtr F W 3 S NC NC NC

1930 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp
ED 13
McLemore, Alvin 46 M North Carolina Farmer McLemore, Lillie 39 F NC
McLemore, Seary? H 19 M NC
McLemore, Bonnie E 18 F NC
McLemore, Lillie H 15 F NC
McLemore, Alvin E 9 M NC
McLemore, Hubert D 4 M NC
McLemore, Alton I 3 M NC
McLemore, Darris A F 1 NC

They were listed immediately before Oscar McLemore.

Alvin married Lillie Porter between 1909 and 1911 in Little Coharie Township, Sampson County, North Carolina. Lillie (daughter of James Haywood Porter and Apsillia "Cellia" Honeycutt) was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1984 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried on 11 Feb 1984 in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1900 census, he was listed as Lofton D. McLemore. In 1910, he was living with his half-brother Edward C./Claud E. McLemore in Cumberland County. His mother was living with them as well.

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was working as a farmer in Roseboro, North Carolina. His nearest relative was his wife. He was shown as medium heighth and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

Name: Dennis Lofton Mclemore
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 04 Feb 1943
Burial Place: Sampson Co.
Death Date: 02 Feb 1943
Death Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Age: 53
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1889
Birthplace: Sampson County, N.C.
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Idella Mae Mcmillian
Father's Name: Lofton Hayes Mclemore
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Spell
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B01728-5
System Origin: North Carolina-EASy
Source Film Number: 1943225
Reference Number: fn 2404 cn 168
Collection: North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994

Dennis married Idella Mae "Idella" McMillian on 19 Nov 1914 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Idella was born on 19 Jun 1892 in North Carolina; died on 28 Sep 1970 in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was listed in the 1909-1910 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Ralph McLEMORE, Drive...233 Davis Street

He was listed in the 1915-1916 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Ralph McLEMORE, Carpenter, 907 Person Street Wife Donia

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was a resident of Cumberland County, North Carolina, and working as a carpenter in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was listed as married, tall, slender, with brown eyes and light hair. It was noted that his left foot had been broken. His date of birth was showsn as May 20, 1888. Bonnie Seiler instead showed him as born in 1889.

Family/Spouse: Ludonia Hawley. Ludonia was born on 25 Nov 1889 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1976 in Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; was buried in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Butler lists her as Mettie McLemore and Diane McLemore Harrison instead shows her as Mattie Hall.

Bonnie Adams Seiler, a niece, does not show a marriage to a Mr. HALL. She only lists a marriage to Joseph Forrest ATKINS. As Myrtie would only have been 14 at the time of the purported marriage to M.J. Hall, it appears that it may have actually been someone else who married him in 1904 in Cumberland County.

Myrtie married Joseph Forrest Atkins, Sr. on 13 Aug 1908 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Joseph was born on 9 Jun 1889 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1967 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was listed in the 1941 Cumberland County, NC City Directory as Sidney McLEMORE (Inez E.) Emp Rankin & Brown (Plywood Mfg...212 Williams St) R. Rd 1 Godwin (Courtesy Robert McLemore Butler) Robert Butler instead shows his place of death as Pearces Mill, Cumberland County, NC.

Family/Spouse: Inez Carter. Inez was born on 28 Dec 1906 in Cedar Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Nov 1979 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in the 1915-1916 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Clebe McLEMORE, Res, 907 Person Street
The death certificate of his daughter shows him as Clearebard.

According to Bonnie Seiler, he married second a Kelly GIBBS.

H. married Katie F. Jones before 1916. Katie was born before 1898; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnny and Mary were twins who died at birth.

Notes:

Johnny and Mary were twins who died at birth.

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]

Amos married Agnes Vann Brown after 1930. Agnes was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Bertie County, North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 2005 in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Garden Memorial Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert McLemore Butler, in his "Descendants of Raiford McLemore," shows that she married Edward Earl ADAMS (1912-1953) and was the mother of Bonnie ADAMS.

Bonnie Adams Seiler was living in Virginia as of 2006, and is interested in genealogy.

Kathleen married Edward Earl Adams on 23 Jan 1932 in Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia. Edward was born on 11 Jun 1912 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Dec 1953 in Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; was buried in Butler Family Cemetery, Hope Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Sue Johnson, links him to a wife, Luvenia D. McLemore, 1911-1985, also buried at Centuries Memorial Park.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Victoria County, JP #4
Enumerated 26 Apr 1940
SD 9 ED 235-11 Sheet 5B
100 R 15
McLemore, Corless M Head M W 36 M No H-4 Tx 1935 Residence Overton, Rusk, TX Occup Fireman Oil Drilling
McLemore, Lubenia Wf F W 29 M No 7 La Overton, Rusk, TX
McLemore, Ora E Dtr F W 5 S No 0 Tx
McLemore, Barbara A Dtr F W 1 S No 0 La

Family/Spouse: Luvenia D. De Soto. Luvenia was born on 9 Jan 1911 in Louisiana; died in May 1985 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lorraine Campbell on 5 Sep 1935 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Lorraine was born on 13 Oct 1915 in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico; died on 24 Apr 1996 in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married first Napolean MURFF and second a man named GRAY.

Notes:

He married Florence HINTON.

Notes:

She married first C.H. PERRYMAN and second a man named ROBERTS.

Family/Spouse: Lela Elizabeth Dudley. Lela was born on 7 Jul 1918 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 12 Jul 1999 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ROSEBORO -- Mrs. Bonnie McLemore Gilchrist, 89, of 208 Gilchrist Lane, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, in Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Mrs. Gilchrist was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years and was a charter member of the Women?s Missionary Union. She was a homemaker and formerly worked for Radio Shack.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church by the Revs. Dudley Neal and Ray Smith and Dr. John McBride. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gilchrist is survived by two daughters, Maxine G. Jackson of Roseboro and Edna G. Dixon of Clinton; two sisters, Hazel Bullard of Autryville and Doris Rich of Clinton; a brother, Lynwood McLemore of Roseboro; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a stepgreat-granddaughter.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Royal-Hall Funeral Home in Clinton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1481 Fleet Cooper Road, Roseboro, NC 28382.

http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/obituaries/article_ba9f7905-61bf-59b7-ad72-c2b12d092bf7.html

Family/Spouse: R. Pratt Gilchrist. R. was born on 17 Aug 1910; died on 25 Apr 1977 in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert McLemore Butler, in his "Descendants of Raiford McLemore," shows her as married to Rowland R. BULLARD.

Family/Spouse: Roland Roby Bullard. Roland was born on 17 Sep 1912 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jul 2007 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His headstone was inscribed "Haywood L, Son of A.H. & Lillie McLemore, May 14, 1920, May 18, 1920, Safe in the arms of Jesus."

Notes:

ERNEST A. McLEMORE ..

ROSEBORO (NC) - Ernest A. [Alvin] McLemore. 70, of Route 1, Box 4S4, Roseboro, died Friday in Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

He was a member or Elizabeth Baptist Church, where he had been a deacon and trustee. He was also a retired farmer.

The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Elisabeth Baptist Church by Drs. Mike Cogdill and Lamar Eiland and the Rev. Ray Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. McLemore is survived by his wife Lellon Holden McLemore; a son A. Keith McLemore of Wake Forrest; three sisters, Bonnie Gilchrist of Roseboro. Hazel Bullard of Autryville and Doris Rich of Clinton, a brother, Lynwood McLemore of Roseboro; and a granddaughter.

The family will receive friends in Royal-Hall Funeral Home in Clinton tonight from 7 to 9, and at other times in the home.

From: The Fayetteville Observer..Saturday 3-14-1992
File: Obit..McLemore, Ernest Alvin..3-13-1992

(Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler on 2/4/2007)

Name: Ernest Alvin Mclemore
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 13 Mar 1992
Death Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
Age: 70
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1921
Birthplace: Sampson Co., North Carolina
Occupation:
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lellon Holden
Father's Name: Alvin Mclemore
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lillie Porter
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06501-5
System Origin: North Carolina-EASy
Source Film Number: 1991945
Reference Number: v 15A cn 15126
Collection: North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994

Ernest married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of his application for a Social Security number, Hubert was 18 years old and working at the Post Exchange in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He listed his address as Route 1, Roseboro. He listed his parents as Alvin McLemore and Lillie Porter.

Hubert Dale Mclemore Gender: Male Race: White Age: 45 Birth Date: 31 Jul 1925
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States Death Date:14 Jan 1971 Death Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland Spouse's name: Brenda Underwood Father's name: Alvin H Mclemore Mother's name:Lillie Porter Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina

(Medical):See attached sources.

Hubert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roseboro

Mr. Alton Lynwood McLemore, 82 of 2461 Fleet Cooper Road, died Saturday September 3, 2011 in Sampson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 PM at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy White, Rev. Roger White and Rev. Dudley Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park.

Born in 1929 in Sampson County, Mr. McLemore was the son of the late Alvin Hayes and Lillie Porter McLemore. He was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of the Board of Deacons. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War and a retired employee from the Lundy Packing Company after 39 years of service. He was also a retired farmer.

He is survived by one sister, Hazel Bullard of Stokes. Two sister-in-laws, Lellon McLemore and Brenda McLemore. Several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Grantham McLemore. Two sisters, Bonnie Gilchrist and Doris Rich. Three brothers, Seavy McLemore, Ernest McLemore and Hubert McLemore.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church

Condolences may be sent through www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.

Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall Funeral Home in Clinton.

Family/Spouse: Marilyn Grantham. Marilyn was born on 18 Jan 1933 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 13 Nov 2010 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DORIS McLEMORE RICH .. CLINTON (NC) - Mrs. Doris [Atwood] McLemore Rich, 77, of 3830 Bass Lake Road, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006. Mrs. Rich was an active member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. today in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation: Following service today at the church. Survived by: Husband, Owen; daughters, Angela Mallette and Audrey Outten; sister, Hazel Bullard; brother, Lynwood McLemore; and four grandchildren. Memorials: Community Home Care & Hospice, 216 Beaman St., Clinton, NC 28328. Royal-Hall Funeral Home of Clinton. From: The Fayetteville (NC) Observer .. 9-7-2006

(Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

Doris married Owen Preston Rich on 15 Dec 1949. Owen was born on 13 Jul 1924 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 2007 in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Elizabeth Mclemore Porter
Gender: Female
Race White
Hispanic Origin Non-Hispanic
Marital Status Widowed
Father's Last Name McLemore
Age 81 Years
Date of Birth 1 Feb 1921
Birth County Sampson
Birth State North Carolina
Residence City Other
Residence County Sampson
Residence State North Carolina
Residence Zip Code 28382
Education 4 years of college
Date of Death 29 Jun 2002
Death City Fayetteville
Death County Cumberland
Death State North Carolina
Institution Hospital Inpatient
Hospital Name CAPE FEAR VALLEY MED.CENT.
Attendant Physician
Burial Location Burial in-state
Recorded Date 11 Jul 2002
Source Vendor North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

Elizabeth married Jeff Porter on 15 Mar 1941 in Salemburg, Sampson County, North Carolina. Jeff (son of James Haywood Porter and Apsillia "Cellia" Honeycutt) was born on 5 Sep 1905 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 18 Nov 1983 in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bonnetsville, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert McLemore Butler's notes shows that Dixie Madie McLemore was born to Dennis Lofton McLemore and Odella Mae McMILLIAN on 26 Jan 1826 (sic). She was four years old as of the 1930 census, so it would have been 1926 when she was acutally born. He cites Bk 13, p 491.He later shows the DOB to have been 5 Jan 1926.

He further shows her to have married Forrest Reed WILKERSON III, with the date of marriage being 7 January 1921 in Bladen County. As this could not be the date of marriage (based on their ages), I assume it is actually the date of birth for Forrest.

Obituary

Dixie McLemore Wilkerson

Mrs. Wilkerson, 83, of Charlotte, NC, died peacefully on April 25, 2009 at her home. She was born on January 7, 1926 in Sampson County, NC, a daughter of the late Dennis Lofton and Idella McMillan McLemore. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Forrest Reid Wilkerson, Jr., sister Elizabeth Porter and brother Edgbert McLemore.

Dixie was a graduate of Roseboro High School and Pineland College in Salemburg, NC. She had worked for First Citizens Bank, Parnell-Martin Co. and McClancy Seasoning.
She was a long-time member of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Carmel Country Club and the 18 holer's at the club. Dixie had a passion for both her golf game and playing bridge.
Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by her sons, Reid Wilkerson and wife, Mary Ellen, of Charlotte and their sons, Forrest Wilkerson, IV and David Wilkerson, Mac Wilkerson of Oak Island, NC and his daughter, Mary Wilkerson; step children Bobbie and Joey Beattie; sister-in-law Edna McLemore; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at Carmel Presbyterian Church, 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte, with the Reverend Dr. Anne Hilborn officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at Harry & Bryant Company, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carmel Presbyterian Church, or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Harry & Bryant Company is serving the family.

(Courtesy of Jim Black, April 2012)

Dixie married Forrest Reid Wilkerson, Jr about 1944. Forrest was born on 8 Feb 1921 in Bladen County, North Carolina; died on 19 Apr 2002 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville
Cross Creek Township, King Street
ED 26-11 SD 11 Sheet 20A Stamped 131
Enumerated by Mrs. Ida Belle Beard
397-397
Hughes, Thomas Hd M W 21 M19 NC NC NC Carpenter
Hughes, Thelma Wife F W 21 M 19 NC NC NC
Hughes, Ray Curtis Son M W 6/12 S NC NC NC

Thelma married John Thomas Hughes on 24 Dec 1928. John was born before 1908; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, she married Earl CONERLY on 22 March 1930 in Cumberland County.

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, she married Ralph Hall Davis, Sr.

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, he married Hazel CARTER.

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, she married Silvia Lee PRIDGEON on 1 November 1944 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, he married Catherine ADCOX.

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, she married Curtis MATTHEWS.

Family/Spouse: William Curtis Matthews. William was born on 14 Sep 1940 in Stedman, Cumberland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Dec 2012 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery, Stedman, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On death certificate shown as a female, however the tombstone is engraved R. C. Vell, Son of H. C. and K. F. McLemore 1916-1918. "God's finger touched him and he slept."

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]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Bonnie Seiler, Carlton also had a daughter prior to his marriage to Jeanette Culbertson. As he and his daughters birth mother were young and unmarried, their daughter was placed for adoption. When his daughter, Sue, was an adult with children of her own, she searched for and found her father, and a few years later found her birth mother, Faye KNIGHT.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]