1833 - 1922 (88 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Martha Jane Dycus was born on 29 Oct 1833 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jun 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
The 1900 census indicates Martha as widowed with 11 children, 8 of which were still living. She also had a sister named Lou Dycas (possibly Dicy Lou).
The 1910 and 1920 Cleveland County census' show Martha living with her daughter Texie and John Morgan.
(Medical):The Paragon Funeral Home, Shelby NC.
Death information provided by her sister Risey Dycus White.
Martha married James "Hopping Jim" Beam Bridges on 5 Feb 1852 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. James (son of William "Singing Bill" Bridges and Elizabeth Bridges) was born in 1823 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died in 1874 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Sarah Elizabeth Bridges was born in 1852 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Sep 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 3. John B. Bridges was born on 18 Feb 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jul 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 4. Leander Bridges was born in 1856; and died.
- 5. Cornelius "Neely" Green Bridges was born on 25 Aug 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Nov 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 2 Nov 1925.
- 6. George W Bridges was born on 13 Sep 1859; died on 4 Feb 1953.
- 7. William Bridges was born in 1862; and died.
- 8. Roseline "Risie" M. Bridges was born in Apr 1863 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 9. Newton Bridges was born in 1864; and died.
- 10. Texanna (Texy) Bridges was born on 19 Apr 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 11. Crayton Bridges was born in 1870 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 12. Kimsey Bridges was born after 1870; and died.
- 13. Joseph Bridges was born in 1872 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
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Generation: 2
2. | Sarah Elizabeth Bridges (1.Martha1) was born in 1852 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Sep 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Sarah married James "Jim" R Fowler on 11 Feb 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. James (son of Thomas G. Fowler and Martha A. Owens) was born on 23 May 1852 in South Carolina; died on 23 Dec 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Vera Ada Fowler was born on 8 May 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 29 Nov 1969 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 15. Robert Fowler was born in 1878; and died.
- 16. Hester J. Fowler was born in Sep 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 17. Thomas L. Fowler was born on 10 Aug 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 1932 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 18. William Jackson Fowler was born in Jul 1885 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1935 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tenn.
- 19. George W. Fowler was born in Sep 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 20. Martha Levada Fowler was born on 13 Jun 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 18 Sep 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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3. | John B. Bridges (1.Martha1) was born on 18 Feb 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jul 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Sarah Susanna Wiggins. Sarah (daughter of William Wiggins and Sophia Horn) was born on 29 Jun 1851 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 2 Oct 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. William Johnson Bridges was born on 16 Oct 1874 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Dec 1951 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 22. Sophia Louise Bridges was born in 1877; and died.
- 23. Amanda Lavada Bridges was born on 8 Sep 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Oct 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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5. | Cornelius "Neely" Green Bridges (1.Martha1) was born on 25 Aug 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Nov 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 2 Nov 1925. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Neely and Rossie are listed in the 1900 census living in #7 Township (Polkville) on Sheet #1 indicating 10 children born, 7 living.
(Medical):The information on his death was provided by J. V. (Veet) Bridges of Route 5, Shelby, NC. The undertaker was The Paragon Company of Shelby, NC
Cornelius married Rosa "Rossie" Linda Ellis Philbeck on 8 Oct 1878 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Rosa (daughter of John Philbeck and Susanna D. Davis) was born on 18 Dec 1856 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1942 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. John Amos Bridges was born on 25 Aug 1879; died on 20 Jan 1880.
- 25. Columbus Melton "Lum" Bridges was born on 17 Dec 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Dec 1949 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA..
- 26. Martha "Mattie" Suzanna Bridges was born on 24 Aug 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1970 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 27. William Hoyle Bridges was born on 14 Sep 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Aug 1952 in Waco, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
- 28. Wessley Edward "West" Bridges was born on 28 Apr 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Aug 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 29. John Lester Bridges was born on 11 Aug 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1960 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 30. Ockie Lee Princess Bridges was born on 25 Jan 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1991 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 31. Charlie Cletus Bridges was born on 9 Feb 1895; died on 19 Oct 1895.
- 32. J Vetus "Vete" Bridges was born on 4 Jun 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Nov 1958 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 33. Infant Bridges was born about 1899; died about 1899.
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10. | Texanna (Texy) Bridges (1.Martha1) was born on 19 Apr 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Texanna Bridges had two children out of wedlock. Bob Bridges (of Boiling Springs) is listed as the father of Eurie on Eurie and Evie's marriage certificate. Sam Brooks is listed as the father of Zelia on her marriage certificate.
In the 1910 census Martha Dycas Bridges is living with Texie. Texie died of chronic nephritis and is buried in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleveland Co. NC. along with Zelia and John Morgan.
Zelia married John Morgan (her step-father) less than two months after her mother (Texy) died.
Texanna married John F. Morgan on 25 Oct 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. John (son of James Monroe "Mun" Morgan and Sarah "Sallie" (?)) was born on 10 Apr 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Eura (Eurie) F. Bridges was born in Feb 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1953 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 42. Zelia T. Brooks was born in Jan 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 5 Feb 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 43. Bonnie Lee Morgan was born on 30 Mar 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Apr 1984 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- 44. Bessie Morgan was born in 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 3
14. | Vera Ada Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 8 May 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 29 Nov 1969 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
The 1900 Cleveland County census lists (Vera Ada) and spells her name as Vreader.
Vera married Loamie Ralph Greene on 15 Mar 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Loamie (son of John Jiles Greene and Charlotte Lee Scoggins) was born on 17 Oct 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Jan 1992 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. John Lee Greene was born on 25 Nov 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Mar 1993 in York Co., PA.; was buried in York County, SC.
- 46. Erastus Francis Greene was born on 24 Aug 1916 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 47. Lillian Marie Greene was born on 25 Jun 1918 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 48. Addie Charlene Greene was born on 2 Oct 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 49. Doshia Elizabeth Greene was born on 19 Jun 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 50. Ralph Greene, Jr. was born on 3 May 1924 in New House, Cleveland County, NC.
- 51. Vera Bell Beatrice Greene was born on 4 Sep 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 52. Adeline Lethia "Lea" Greene was born on 16 Aug 1928 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 53. Blanche Hester Greene was born on 13 Aug 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 54. William Thomas Greene was born on 31 Jul 1932 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 55. Josephine Ann Greene was born on 28 May 1934 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 56. Barbara Annette Greene was born on 21 Dec 1938 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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15. | Robert Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born in 1878; and died. Notes:
Robert appears in the 1880 Cleveland Co. census. Cecil Fowler remembers his father talking about a Jerry who supposedly disappeared after a murder and was not heard from again.
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16. | Hester J. Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born in Sep 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
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17. | Thomas L. Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 10 Aug 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 1932 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Buffalo Creek Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Died of Mycarditis and ends with hypertension. Buried at Buffalo Creek Church Cemetery, Cleveland Co., NC. Thomas, Flay, and Paul are living with Mun and Levada Morgan in the 1920 census. In that census he is listed as a spooler in the Cotton Mill and his son Flay is listed as a doffer.
Thomas married Pruanna "Prue" Morgan on 20 Aug 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Pruanna (daughter of James Monroe "Mun" Morgan and Gertia Lankford) was born on 15 Apr 1883 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 13 Sep 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Everett James Fowler was born on 7 May 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 20 Jan 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 58. Charles Flay Fowler was born on 27 Nov 1907 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Sep 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 59. Paul Horace Fowler was born on 4 Jul 1908 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 60. Carah Bella (Carrie) Fowler was born on 21 May 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Thomas married Laura Effie McKee on 19 Apr 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Laura (daughter of Randall O. "Wren" McKee and Margaret "Maggie" Powell) was born in 1893; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | George W. Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born in Sep 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died. Notes:
George Fowler apparently worked as a Security Guard at a Gastonia mill during the union troubles in the early part of the 1900s and may have been involved in the shooting of a striker. He owned some land with his brother Jack somewhere in the area that they had been excavating. He had to get Jack's permission to sell all or part of the land for money because of the legal bills. This is from recollections of Cecil Fowler, Jack's son. George moved to Clover, SC shortly after the incident.
Family/Spouse: Daisy. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | Martha Levada Fowler (2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 13 Jun 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 18 Sep 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Buffalo Baptist Church, Grover, NC
Martha married James Monroe "Mun" Morgan on 29 Apr 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. James (son of Perry Morgan and Elizabeth McSwain) was born on 10 Aug 1853 in North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 76. Melvin Morgan was born in 1911; died in in High Point, NC.
- 77. Elsie Morgan was born in 1914; died in in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 78. Lonnie Morgan was born in 1915; died in in Lincolnton, NC.
- 79. J. D. Morgan was born in 1918.
- 80. Hazel Morgan was born after 1920.
- 81. Infant Morgan was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Dec 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 82. Infant Morgan was born on 22 Feb 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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21. | William Johnson Bridges (3.John2, 1.Martha1) was born on 16 Oct 1874 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Dec 1951 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
John died of uremia and cardio vascular renal disease. Ada Fowler Greene lived with Johnson after her mother, Elizabeth, died until Jim married Emeline. Family reports say that Ada stayed with Johnson until about six years old but she appears in the 1900 census in the Fowler household.
William and Martha appear in the 1900 Cleveland County census in #8 Township house #170
William married Martha E. Carpenter in 1899. Martha (daughter of Ab S. Carpenter and Mary) was born in Apr 1882 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | Amanda Lavada Bridges (3.John2, 1.Martha1) was born on 8 Sep 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Oct 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Amanda Levada Gibbs died of cerebral hemorhage and hypertension. Amanda suffered the hemorhage when she found her mother, Sarah Susan Wiggins Bridges, dead and died the following day.
(Medical):Hypertension
Family/Spouse: Thomas Samuel Gibbs. Thomas was born on 2 Jan 1882; died on 11 Nov 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Columbus Melton "Lum" Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 17 Dec 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Dec 1949 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA.. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Concord Baptist Church, Mecklenburg County, NC
Columbus married Minnie Leona Greene on 12 Nov 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Minnie (daughter of John Jiles Greene and Charlotte Lee Scoggins) was born on 5 Nov 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 1971 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 103. Everette Palmer Bridges was born on 2 Sep 1904 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1974 in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL; was buried in Mecklenburg County, VA.
- 104. Julius A. Bridges was born on 18 Oct 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Dec 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 105. Wilda Ellis Bridges was born on 30 Sep 1908 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Mar 1993 in Wadesboro, NC.
- 106. Carl Newton Bridges was born on 2 Sep 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Dec 1990 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA..
- 107. Mildred Lydia Bridges was born on 14 Jun 1913 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Jul 1952 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA..
- 108. Katie Lou Bridges was born on 1 Apr 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 109. Susan Ann Bridges was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 110. Dorothy Bridges was born on 5 Mar 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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26. | Martha "Mattie" Suzanna Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 24 Aug 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1970 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
(Medical):Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston NC
Martha married James "Jim" Oliver Greene on 7 Jul 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. James (son of William R. Greene and Frances "Fannie" Wiggins) was born on 28 Jan 1861 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Jul 1931 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 11 Jul 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 111. Zulia Bridges was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 28 Dec 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 29 Dec 1936.
- 112. Broadus Lee Greene was born on 7 Apr 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Aug 2006 in Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Aug 2006.
- 113. James Oliver Greene, Jr was born on 14 Feb 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 114. Luella Greene was born on 22 Sep 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1928 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 111. Zulia Bridges was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 28 Dec 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 29 Dec 1936.
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27. | William Hoyle Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 Sep 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Aug 1952 in Waco, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Construction worker
William married Vada Vaughan on 16 Apr 1916 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Vada (daughter of T. C. Vaughn and Julia) was born on 4 Jan 1890; died on 4 Dec 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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28. | Wessley Edward "West" Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 28 Apr 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Aug 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Wessley married Mantha Beaver on 15 Jan 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Mantha (daughter of J. J. Beaver and D. C.) was born on 24 Jul 1898; died on 26 May 1967 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 119. Cora Mae Bridges was born on 28 Feb 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Mar 1977 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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29. | John Lester Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 11 Aug 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1960 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
John married Mattie Powell on 2 Mar 1913. Mattie (daughter of J. J. Powell and C. E.) was born on 31 May 1894 in North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Alice Mildred Poston. Alice (daughter of Thomas William Poston and Bessie Kansas Greene) was born on 4 Jul 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 12 Nov 2006 in Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 14 Nov 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 124. Mary Ann Bridges was born on 26 Apr 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 125. Lester Dean Bridges was born in 1944; died on 19 Feb 2012 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 22 Feb 2012 in Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC.
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30. | Ockie Lee Princess Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 25 Jan 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1991 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Ockie lived in Neely's homeplace until she died.
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32. | J Vetus "Vete" Bridges (5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 4 Jun 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Nov 1958 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
J married Hettie Newton on 10 Oct 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Hettie (daughter of David Newton and Octavia) was born about 1901; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 126. David Ishmael Bridges was born on 22 Nov 1934 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 2000 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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41. | Eura (Eurie) F. Bridges (10.Texanna2, 1.Martha1) was born in Feb 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1953 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Eurie is the son of Bob Bridges (Boiling Springs) and retained the name. Eurie is the Uncle (brother of Elizabeth Bridges Fowler) of Ada Fowler Greene and Evie Melissa is the sister of L. Ralph Greene.
Eura married Evie Melissa Greene on 11 Sep 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Evie (daughter of John Jiles Greene and Charlotte Lee Scoggins) was born on 12 Jun 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1977 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 136. Colon Bridges was born on 10 Jul 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 137. Lydia "Liddie" Bridges was born on 22 Jan 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 1997 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 138. Josephine Ruth Bridges was born on 21 Dec 1916 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 139. Seth Thomas Bridges was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 140. Ralph Bridges was born on 30 May 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 141. Nettie Lee Bridges was born on 24 Feb 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 142. John Benjamin Bridges was born on 31 Aug 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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42. | Zelia T. Brooks (10.Texanna2, 1.Martha1) was born in Jan 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 5 Feb 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Zelia Bridges is buried in the Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Zelia is the daughter of Sam Brooks and is stated on Zelia and John's marriage cerificate. Zelia married her step-father (John F. Morgan) following Texie's death. This is probably the Samuel C. Brooks listed in the 1900 Cleveland Co. census in #7 Township in house #306.
Zelia married John F. Morgan on 26 Feb 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. John (son of James Monroe "Mun" Morgan and Sarah "Sallie" (?)) was born on 10 Apr 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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43. | Bonnie Lee Morgan (10.Texanna2, 1.Martha1) was born on 30 Mar 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Apr 1984 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Memorial Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia
Notes:
Bonnie lived with Ralph and Ada Greene from early childhood until he was in his twenties. His younger half-brother Jim also lived with Ralph and Ada. Bonnie's father died in 1933 and his mother Texie died in 1920. His sister Zelia (mother to Jim) died in 1925.
Bonnie married Vernie Mae Pruitt on 28 Oct 1928 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Vernie (daughter of John Alexander Pruitt and Mary Smith) was born on 6 Nov 1908; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 144. Betty Jean Morgan was born in 13 Jan in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 145. Dorothy Dean Morgan was born in 27 Feb in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 146. Margie Lee Morgan was born on 11 Mar 1937 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 147. Judy Morgan was born on 19 Jul 1947 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 4
45. | John Lee Greene (14.Vera3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 25 Nov 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Mar 1993 in York Co., PA.; was buried in York County, SC. John married Maudie Lee Wellman Fowler on 25 Nov 1934 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Maudie (daughter of Thomas L. Fowler and Laura Effie McKee, daughter of Laura Effie McKee) was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Rhoda "Skeets" Gilman on 6 Oct 1951 in Mountaintop, PA.. Rhoda was born on 1 Jan 1922 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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49. | Doshia Elizabeth Greene (14.Vera3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 19 Jun 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Doshia married Horace Clary on 5 Sep 1942 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Horace (son of W E Clary and Kate Waeaver) was born on 30 Nov 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Dec 1965 in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 167. William Norris Clary was born on 4 Feb 1944 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 168. Lavondia Ann Clary was born on 8 Feb 1945 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 169. Brenda Kay Clary was born on 24 Jun 1949 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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50. | Ralph Greene, Jr. (14.Vera3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 3 May 1924 in New House, Cleveland County, NC. Notes:
Ralph Jr., "Bus" served in the Third Army Infantry Division under the command of General Patton during WWII and actively participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a part of the historic troop movement Patton directed in the battle. Uncle Bus served 1944-1945.
Ralph married Sarah Lavon Blankenship on 3 Nov 1946 in Lavatory, NC. Sarah (daughter of Dennis Blankinship and Nancy Ellis) was born on 16 Jul 1927 in Lincoln County, NC; died on 10 Mar 1980 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 170. Karla Reanda Greene was born on 1 Jul 1949 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 171. Barry Neil Greene was born on 6 Sep 1952 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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54. | William Thomas Greene (14.Vera3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 31 Jul 1932 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Death certificate located in Cleveland County courthouse lists birthdate as August 8, 1932 and death date as March 19, 1933
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55. | Josephine Ann Greene (14.Vera3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 28 May 1934 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Josephine married John Reid Newton on 9 Jan 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 179. Randy Royce Newton was born on 30 Sep 1954 in New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
- 180. Rhonda Carol Newton was born on 17 Nov 1957 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 181. Robin Denise Newton was born on 24 Apr 1960 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Josephine married Fred Alfred Luckadoo on 20 Feb 1963 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Fred (son of Chivous A. Luckadoo and Owana Valda Jolley) was born on 6 Apr 1938 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 1993 in Rocky Mount, Nash County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 182. Regina Ann Luckadoo was born on 22 Feb 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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57. | Everett James Fowler (17.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 7 May 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 20 Jan 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Buried in the Buffalo Church Cemetery. Died during the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1919.
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58. | Charles Flay Fowler (17.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 27 Nov 1907 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Sep 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Charles and Julia are buried in the Buffalo Church Cemetery.
Charles married Julia B. McSwain on 1 Aug 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Julia was born on 9 Jan 1907; died on 9 Dec 1985 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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59. | Paul Horace Fowler (17.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 4 Jul 1908 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Jan 1930 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Paul is listed on Floyd's birth certificate as a Textile worker like most of the Fowlers are reported to have been. Paul is buried in Buffalo Church Cemetery.
A Danny Dewayne Philbeck is buried between Paul and Thomas Odell a son of Paul's brother Thomas Odell?
Family/Spouse: Anna Bell Rabb. Anna (daughter of William J. Rabb and Bessie Black) was born on 19 Jul 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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60. | Carah Bella (Carrie) Fowler (17.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 21 May 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Buffalo Baptist Church, Grover, NC
Notes:
Died of Spanish influenza.
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61. | Maudie Lee Wellman Fowler (17.Thomas3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Maude Wellman was born to Laura out-of-wedlock not blood relation to the other brothers and sisters. Maude's biological father apparently was Boney Wellman. Maude was the first wife of Uncle Lee Greene.
Maudie married John Lee Greene on 25 Nov 1934 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. John (son of Loamie Ralph Greene and Vera Ada Fowler) was born on 25 Nov 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Mar 1993 in York Co., PA.; was buried in York County, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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68. | Kenneth Dodge Fowler (18.William3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 10 Sep 1924 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tenn. Notes:
Living in Cocoa Beach, Florida near his daughter Sue and her husband Jake Benton. Kenneth is a WWII veteran wounded on Luzon Phillipines, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal w/4 bronze stars, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon w/2 bronze stars, Bronze arrowhead w/oakleaf cluster. Fought in battles of South Phillipines, New Guinea, Suzon.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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81. | Infant Morgan (20.Martha3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Dec 1920 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Buffalo Creek Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
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82. | Infant Morgan (20.Martha3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Feb 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Buffalo Creek Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
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97. | Infant Bridges (23.Amanda3, 3.John2, 1.Martha1) was born on 24 Jan 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jan 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
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100. | Ada Levada Gibbs (23.Amanda3, 3.John2, 1.Martha1) was born on 10 Mar 1913; died on 4 Apr 1913 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
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104. | Julius A. Bridges (25.Columbus3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Oct 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Dec 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Julius Bridges died of organic heart disease and is buried at Union Baptist Church.
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107. | Mildred Lydia Bridges (25.Columbus3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 14 Jun 1913 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Jul 1952 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA.. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Spindale Cemetery, Rutherford Co., NC
Family/Spouse: John Lee West. John was born in in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 207. Lara Gertrude West was born on 16 Sep 1934 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 208. Nancy Lee West was born on 13 Oct 1938 in Chase City, Mecklenburg County, VA.; died on 1 Apr 1940.
- 209. Martha Ann West was born on 3 May 1941 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 210. Sandra Fay West was born on 5 Jun 1946 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
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111. | Zulia Bridges (26.Martha3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 28 Dec 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 29 Dec 1936. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
(Medical):The Stamey Company Funeral Home, Fallston NC
Zulia married John Murray in 24 Mar. John (son of Alexander Murray and Ema) was born on 26 Jun 1912 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 226. Marie Janette Murray was born on 26 Nov 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Oct 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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112. | Broadus Lee Greene (26.Martha3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 7 Apr 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Aug 2006 in Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Aug 2006. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: World War 2 - Army Air Corps
- Occupation: Machine fixer in yarn dyeing
Notes:
(Research):On March 16, 1988 Broadus sold the home that he and his wife Lala lived and raised ther family to Jimmy Walker and wife Audrey for $20,000.00
Occupation:
He also worked for Wal-Mart for 10 years after retiring.
Died:
Fell from his tractor and broke his neck.
Broadus married Lala Ellen Poston on 4 Jan 1942 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC, and was divorced on 22 Jan 1969. Lala (daughter of Thomas William Poston and Bessie Kansas Greene) was born on 19 May 1927 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Aug 2002 in Mills River, Henderson County, NC; was buried on 2 Sep 2002 in Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 227. Linda Dianne Greene was born on 2 Apr 1950 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Mar 2014 in Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 7 Mar 2014 in Green Hills Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina.
- 228. Ronnie Lee Greene was born on 12 May 1953 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Broadus married Ruth Laverne Nanny on 21 Apr 1973 in North Carolina, and was divorced on 13 Nov 1987. Ruth (daughter of Alton Butler Nanny, Sr and Katie Mae Crawley) was born on 6 Aug 1930; died on 28 Jul 2000 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Broadus married Christine Ann Blanton on 2 Jul 1988 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Broadus married Phyllis Ann Williams on 12 Jun 1992 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Phyllis was born on 13 Mar 1944. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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114. | Luella Greene (26.Martha3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Sep 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1928 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
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122. | John Bridges, Jr. (29.John3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 24 Jun 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1940. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Oak Grove Methodist Church, Ellenboro, Rutherford County, NC
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124. | Mary Ann Bridges (29.John3, 5.Cornelius2, 1.Martha1) was born on 26 Apr 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Mary married Dewey Gene "Bob" Clark on 7 Jun 1958 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Dewey (son of James Clarence Clark and Vernia Curtis) was born on 22 May 1937 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 2000 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; was buried on 2 Mar 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 237. Kevin Eugene Clark was born on 8 Sep 1960 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 238. Karen Denise Clark was born on 6 Jun 1958 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 23 Mar 2006.
- 239. Gregory Thomas Clark was born on 4 May 1966 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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137. | Lydia "Liddie" Bridges (41.Eura3, 10.Texanna2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Jan 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 1997 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Lydia married Clyde Newton on 31 May 1931 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Clyde was born on 29 Mar 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Feb 1988 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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145. | Dorothy Dean Morgan (43.Bonnie3, 10.Texanna2, 1.Martha1) was born in 27 Feb in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Notes indicate that two additional children were born to Dorothy. Thomas Harold (Sharp) Rutherford born 1/14/1966 in Batavia, NY. Adopted by Judy (Morgan) and Gene Richardson at age 13 months.
Sharon Sharp Rutherford born in Batavia, NY. Adopted by Jim and Deloris Rutherford. Jim is brother to Russel Rutherford.
Dorothy married Edwin T. Nixon in South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Russell Rutherford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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