1705 - 1782 (77 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | James Osburne Poston was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina (son of James Poston and Sarah Wilson); died on 31 Jul 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Funeral: Home
Notes:
Funeral:
Pallbearers were Messers. Clyde, McBride, Paul and Bryan Poston, Julius Mull and Porter Champion. Flower girls were close friends of the family. Attendants came from as far away as Jacksonville, Fl.
James married Ellen Margaret Kerr on 1 Oct 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Ellen (daughter of John William Kerr and Nancy Cornelia Erwin) was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; died on 22 Feb 1940 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Ellen Margaret Kerr was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC (daughter of John William Kerr and Nancy Cornelia Erwin); died on 22 Feb 1940 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Married:
MARR: ADR1 James Osburne & Ellen Margaret POSTON
Children:
- Ora Lee Poston was born on 19 Aug 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1974 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC.
- 1. Richard King was born in 1705; died on 7 May 1782.
- James Mcbride Poston was born on 22 Apr 1889; died on 1 Jul 1890.
- Lucile Poston was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Sarah Margaret Poston was born on 27 Mar 1892; died on 29 Sep 1981; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- William Garnet Poston was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1943 in Columbia, SC.
- Lois Virginia Poston was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Sep 1973 in Hartwell, GA.
- James Raleigh Poston was born on 14 Jun 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 May 1980 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Henry Grady Poston was born on 8 Oct 1901; died on 24 Aug 1961.
- John D. Poston was born on 3 Oct 1903 in Cleveland County, NC; died on 17 Oct 1973 in Cleveland County, NC; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby.
- Elsie Poston was born on 11 Jun 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1Apr 1992 in Daytona Beach, Florida; was buried in Daytona Beach, Florida.
- Wilma Poston was born on 27 Jan 1908; and died.
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Generation: 3
4. | James Poston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina (son of John Poston and Mable Patterson); died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wilson Cemetery, Peach St., Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
James moved to the Wilson plantation sometime after marrying Tom Wilson's daughter, Sarah. He managed the Hotel at Wilson Springs after the death of Thomas Wilson.
Cemetery:
Sadly his monument is missing. There is a monument at Elizabeth Baptist Church that gives the location of his burial place.
James married Sarah Wilson on 4 Oct 1847. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love) was born on 18 Oct 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Sarah Wilson was born on 18 Oct 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love); died on 22 Jun 1899. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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6. | John William Kerr was born on 6 Jan 1822 in Iredell County, NC (son of Robert Kerr and Barbara Warlick); died on 1 Dec 1910 in Cleveland County, NC; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Military Service: Co. H, 57th NC Infantry, CSA, as a Second Lieutenant.
Notes:
Military Service:
John was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church. His obituary states that he was "one of Shelby's oldest and most esteemed citizens."
John married Nancy Cornelia Erwin in 1851. Nancy (daughter of Issac Erwin and Margaret Gingles, daughter of Absalom Michael McAbee and Mahulda "Hulda" Ann Weaver) was born on 5 Jul 1827 in Lincoln County, NC; died on 11 Aug 1911 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Nancy Cornelia Erwin was born on 5 Jul 1827 in Lincoln County, NC (daughter of Issac Erwin and Margaret Gingles, daughter of Absalom Michael McAbee and Mahulda "Hulda" Ann Weaver); died on 11 Aug 1911 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Children:
- Robert E. Kerr was born on 28 Jan 1850; died on 9 Sep 1937.
- Edward L. Kerr was born on 15 Apr 1852; died on 11 Aug 1927.
- Caroline Kerr was born on 7 Oct 1854; died on 3 Apr 1941.
- William Henry Kerr was born on 9 Feb 1857; died on 28 Feb 1928.
- Johnny Kerr was born on 16 Nov 1860; died on 6 Aug 1862.
- Lee Kerr was born on 20 Dec 1862; died on 20 May 1934.
- 3. Ellen Margaret Kerr was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; died on 22 Feb 1940 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Lilly Kerr was born on 7 Aug 1867; died on 28 Jan 1943.
- Mary Kerr was born on 7 Aug 1871; died on 17 Nov 1886.
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Generation: 4
8. | John Poston was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina (son of Samuel Poston and Rachel King); died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Plantation owner
Notes:
John Poston was born in Rutherford Co., now Cleveland Co.. He grew up at the old Poston home on Highway 226 near Shelby. As executor of his father's estate he assisted his mother with business relating to the settlement. John made purchases of adjoining land, increasing the acreage he had inherited from his father. Personal records show that he was a meticulous bookeeper, leaving records of guardian accounts, personal business, tax and other receipts. He was a businessman who often made trips to Columbia, S.C. and return with sugar, salt, molasses and cloth to fill his neighbors written requests . After his death, his widow, with the help of her children, managed the farm and even attended to business matters dealing with the Union Army occupation officers.
John married Mable Patterson. Mable (daughter of Rev Robert Patterson and Mabel) was born on 1 Dec 1796 in South Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Mable Patterson was born on 1 Dec 1796 in South Carolina (daughter of Rev Robert Patterson and Mabel); died on 11 Jun 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Children:
- Sarah "Sally" Poston was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- Samuel Poston was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 4. James Poston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Daniel Poston was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- William Poston was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- Abel Poston was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Rachel Poston was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Nancy Poston was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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10. | Thomas Wilson was born on 1 Dec 1795 (son of John Wilson and Margaret); died on 23 May 1861 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wilson Cemetery, Peach St., Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Came to Americia by way of Virginia.
Thomas married Elizabeth Love on 18 Jan 1818. Elizabeth (daughter of Charles Love and Pherby Osborne) was born on 14 Mar 1800 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 23 Apr 1889 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Elizabeth Love was born on 14 Mar 1800 in Rutherford County, North Carolina (daughter of Charles Love and Pherby Osborne); died on 23 Apr 1889 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Elizabeth Wilson lived out her life as servant to family and community. In 1870 she is enumerated living with her daughter. She spent many hours along the ridge under a great oak where she watched over cattle in the pasture. This was her place for quiet contemplation. She and a neighbor lady were worried and sought to right wrongs growing from industry and development along nearby bottom land. Their prayers were answered when Elizabeth stepped forward and donated land for the construction of a church. And named in her honor, Elizabeth Baptist Church stands as the spiritual home for many generations raised in eastern Shelby, North Carolina. Elizabeth Love Wilson's descendants donated a wonderful oval portrait that once hung in the family home. And today, each and every Sunday, the minister must pass under the protective gaze of Elizabeth as he enters the pulpit.
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15. | Margaret Gingles was born in 1793-1794 (daughter of Capt. Samuel Gingles, Jr. and Eleanor Beatty); died in 1870 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Children:
- Samuel Erwin was born about 1818; and died.
- Jethro Erwin was born about 1822; and died.
- John Erwin was born about 1825; died after 1853.
- 7. Nancy Cornelia Erwin was born on 5 Jul 1827 in Lincoln County, NC; died on 11 Aug 1911 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Elizabeth Sarah Ellen Erwin was born on 7 Feb 1832; died about 1899 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- Marcus Erwin
- Lawson Pinkney Erwin was born on 14 Mar 1835 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 24 Sep 1901 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; was buried in Rutherfordton City Cemetery Rutherford County, , North Carolina.
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