1812 - 1871 (59 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Permelia Webb was born in 1812 in North Carolina; died on 21 Jul 1871 in New House, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: New House, Cleveland County, NC; homeplace off a secondary road North Of Sandy Plains Church
Notes:
Lawson's death certificate identifies Permelia's maiden name as Webb.
Family/Spouse: Ezekiel "Zeke" Bridges. Ezekiel (son of William "Singing Bill" Bridges and Elizabeth Bridges) was born on 22 Aug 1810 in North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1890 in New House, Cleveland County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Alfred Wilson Bridges
was born in 1829 in North Carolina; and died.
- 3. Celia C. Bridges
was born on 6 Aug 1831 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 28 Apr 1929 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 4. Issac James Bridges
was born on 26 Jul 1833 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jan 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 5. Lawson Allen Bridges
was born on 7 Nov 1835 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Dec 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 6. Arabella Bridges
was born on 10 Jun 1837; died on 19 Oct 1899 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- 7. William B. "Praying Bill" Bridges
was born on 6 Jun 1838 in North Carolina; died on 7 Apr 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 8. David Bridges
was born in 1841; died on 14 Jun 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia.
- 9. John H. Bridges
was born in 1842 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1864 in Virginia.
- 10. Wiley Bridges
was born in 1843; died on 22 Jan 1863 in Guinea Station, Virginia.
- 11. Lorenza Dial Bridges
was born in 1846 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1862 in Richmond, Virginia.
- 12. Burwell H. Bridges
was born in 1848; and died.
- 13. Amos C. Bridges
was born on 3 Mar 1854 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Oct 1901 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 2
2. | Alfred Wilson Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born in 1829 in North Carolina; and died. Notes:
Alfred enlisted with the 6th Regiment NC Volunteers on March 21, 1862. The company, known as the Rutherford Rifles was assigned to the 16th Regiment NC as Company N in April 1862. This company lost many personnel at the Battle of Seven Pines in May and was transferred to the 56th Regiment and redesignated as Company I about June 19, 1862.
Private Alfred Bridges was wounded at the Battle of the Crater near Petersburg, July 30, 1864, furloughed from hospital at Richmond, Virginia, August 29, 1864.
Family/Spouse: Susanna Wright. Susanna was born in 1830 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Issac James Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born on 26 Jul 1833 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jan 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: Civil War (CSA)
- Occupation: Doctor
Notes:
Isaac Bridges appears in the 1900 Cleveland County census in #7 township, household #7. Living with Isaac and Dicy (Docy in the census) are Rheba F. McKinney (b. Aug 1874) and Molinda L. McKinney (b. Nov 1876) both granddaughters and probably daughters of Amanda.
Isaac enlisted on March 26, 1862 with the "Cleveland Farmers" unit which entered service on May 30 at Camp Mangum. The unit was designated as Company D, 55th Regiment NC Troops. In October 1862 the 55th was moved to Petersburg, Va. where the unit performed provost duty. Two granddaughters told Milfred Smith that Isaac was a medic during the war and Isaac is listed as Doctor in the 1870 Cleveland County census.
Issac married Dicy Louisa Dycus on 22 Dec 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Dicy (daughter of Elijah Dycus and Lavinia (Viney) Green) was born on 12 Oct 1831 in North Carolina; died on 17 Dec 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Amanda E. Bridges
was born on 2 Sep 1854; died on 26 Jul 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 35. Caldona Bridges
was born in 1856; and died.
- 36. Zacheriah "Zack" Bridges
was born on 9 Sep 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Aug 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 37. Rev. Joseph D. Bridges
was born on 13 Nov 1859 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 19 Jul 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 38. Minnie E. Bridges
was born in Aug 1870; and died.
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5. | Lawson Allen Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born on 7 Nov 1835 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Dec 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Lawson and Mary appear in the 1870 Cleveland County census in #8 township (Camp Call) in household 85.
Lawson Bridges appears in the 1900 Cleveland Co. census in household #247, #8 township (Polkville), widowed with a niece Biddie (age 38) and grandson Osker (age 20) living with him.
Lawson joined the "Cleveland Rifleman" , Company F, 56th Regiment NC on May 10, 1862. Lawson was promoted to corporal on December 1, 1864 and to sergeant a short time later. Lawson took part in a desperate attack on March 25, 1865 in an attempt to break the seige of Petersburg. Sergeant Lawson Bridges was taken prisoner during the attack on Fort Stedman and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland on March 27, 1865. Released after taking the Oath of Allegiance on June 23, 1865. In The Southern Soldier Boy: A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy, James Elliott wrote that Lawson "brought down several of the bravest Yankees at close range. The Yankee who took Bridges' gun said, ' You've been using it; it is pretty hot." Bridges replied 'Yes, I got it from you and have made the best use of it I could. You can have it; I reckon it belongs to you."
Lawson married Mary B. Justice on 18 Mar 1858 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1832; died on 14 Dec 1898 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Arabella Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born on 10 Jun 1837; died on 19 Oct 1899 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Buried in Sandy Plains Church Cemetery with "Hamby". Arabella and Hamby were married by J. P. Elliott, Justice of the Peace.
Arabella married Abraham "Hamby" Davis on 16 Jun 1858 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Abraham (son of William Fernilson Davis and Sarah "Sally" Womack) was born on 24 Jul 1835 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 1 Sep 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Joseph G. Davis
was born in May 1858 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1911 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 45. James Hillard "Hill" Davis
was born in Dec 1859 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 46. Louisa J. Davis
was born in 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 47. Pamela Susan Davis
was born in 1868 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
- 48. Melton Webb Davis
was born in Jul 1868 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Jun 1931 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 49. William Simon Davis
was born on 10 Jun 1872 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 31 Aug 1948 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 50. Pheba Esther "Essie" Davis
was born on 25 Jun 1874 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 31 Jan 1941 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 51. Dexont "Duke" W. Davis
was born in May 1878 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died.
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7. | William B. "Praying Bill" Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born on 6 Jun 1838 in North Carolina; died on 7 Apr 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: Civil War (CSA)
Notes:
William and Mary Bridges appear in the 1870 Cleveland County census in #8 township (Camp Call) in household 68 and lists the children as Cinthia, Adela, Elizabeth, Summey, Oliver, and Aloma P..(Aloma is probably Alonzo)
The children listed on the family page are from the World Family Tree CD Vol 2.
William enlisted in Company C of the 10th Regiment NC (1st Regiment NC Artillery, "Graham's Battery) at Camp Hill, Va on August 15, 1862. According to family legend William and Hamby Davis (Arabella's husband) returned home from the war together. William was known as "Praying Billy"
William married Mary "Polly" Ann Walker on 30 Mar 1859 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Mary was born on 6 Jul 1840 in North Carolina; died on 19 Feb 1916 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | David Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born in 1841; died on 14 Jun 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia. Notes:
David enlisted with the "Sandy Run Yellow Jackets" at Philadelphia Church in Rutherford County on September 2, 1861 along with brothers John H., Wiley, and Lorenzo. The unit was designated Company B, 34th Regiment NC and entered Confederate service at Camp Mangum on January 1, 1862. In late April the the 34th was sent to Virginia where it was eventually assigned to Pender's Brigade of A.P. Hill's division.
After Lee's Army of Northern Virginia turned back the Federals at Fredericksburg in December 1862 the Sandy Run Yellow Jackets and rest of the 34th went into winter quarters at Camp Gregg on the Rappahannock. David was killed in action on June 14, 1864 while the 34th was engaged in a brief skirmish at Riddell's Shop near Petersburg, Va.
Family/Spouse: Margaret Horton. Margaret and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | John H. Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born in 1842 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1864 in Virginia. Notes:
John enlisted with the "Sandy Run Yellow Jackets" at Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Rutherford County on September 2, 1861 along with brothers David, Wiley, and Lorenzo. The unit was designated Company B, 34th Regiment NC and entered Confederate service at Camp Mangum on January 1, 1862. In late April the the 34th was sent to Virginia where it was eventually assigned to Pender's Brigade of A.P. Hill's division.
After Lee's Army of Northern Virginia turned back the Federals at Fredericksburg in December 1862 the Sandy Run Yellow Jackets and rest of the 34th went into winter quarters at Camp Gregg on the Rappahannock. John was dropped from the rolls on April 10, 1864 for uncertain reasons, probably died of illness since he was reported absent sick during much of" his period of service.
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10. | Wiley Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born in 1843; died on 22 Jan 1863 in Guinea Station, Virginia. Notes:
Wiley enlisted with the "Sandy Run Yellow Jackets" at Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Rutherford County on September 2, 1861 along with brothers John H., David, and Lorenzo. The unit was designated Company B, 34th Regiment NC and entered Confederate service at Camp Mangum on January 1, 1862. In late April the the 34th was sent to Virginia where it was eventually assigned to Pender's Brigade of A.P. Hill's division. Wiley is mentioned in a later from Ancil Dycus to his wife written about June 1, 1862 in which Wiley is said to have the "Virginia Quickstep" (diarrhea).
After Lee's Army of Northern Virginia turned back the Federal at Fredericksburg in December 1862 the Sandy Run Yellow Jackets and rest of the 34th went into winter quarters at Camp Gregg on the Rappahannock. Wiley died of an unreported cause at Guinea Station, Virginia on January 22, 1863.
Children listed on family page?
Family/Spouse: Sarah Ellen McCall. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Lorenza Dial Bridges (1.Permelia1) was born in 1846 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 30 Jun 1862 in Richmond, Virginia. Other Events:
- Military Service: Civil War (CSA)
Notes:
Lorenza enlisted with the "Sandy Run Yellow Jackets" at Philadelphia Church in Rutherford County on September 2, 1861 along with brothers John H., Wiley, and David. The unit was designated Company B, 34th Regiment NC and entered Confederate service at Camp Mangum on January 1, 1862. In late April the 34th was sent to Virginia where it was eventually assigned to Pender's Brigade of A.P. Hill's division. On June 30, 1862, during the Battle of Frayser's Farm (one of a series of engagements which became known as the Seven Days Battles), Penders Brigade was in the thickest of the fight and the 34th sustained a terrible loss, one of which was Lorenza Bridges, killed in action.
Military Service:
Killed at the Battle of Frayser's Farm.
Died:
He was killed at the Battle Of Frayser's Farm near Richmond, Va.
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Generation: 3
34. | Amanda E. Bridges (4.Issac2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 2 Sep 1854; died on 26 Jul 1936 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
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36. | Zacheriah "Zack" Bridges (4.Issac2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 9 Sep 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Aug 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Zacheriah married Sarah L. "Carolina" about 1880. Sarah was born on 8 Feb 1861 in North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1948 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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42. | Adolphus M Bridges (5.Lawson2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 16 Jan 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Blanch Wright. Blanch was born on 1 Jan 1870 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Feb 1963 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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47. | Pamela Susan Davis (6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born in 1868 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; and died. Notes:
Pamela is listed as Parmelia in the 1880 Cleveland County census.
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48. | Melton Webb Davis (6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born in Jul 1868 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Jun 1931 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Melton is buried in the Double Springs Baptist Church cemetery in the Washburn Switch section of Cleveland County, NC. He is buried beside Colman Davis b. 11/1/1893 d. September 1896 and Cora B. Davis b. 7/30/1898 d. 7/8/99.
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49. | William Simon Davis (6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 10 Jun 1872 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 31 Aug 1948 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Double Springs Baptist Church, Washburn, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Notes:
William Simon (son of Hamby Davis) and Eva Suzanne after marrying bought a small farm between New House and Lattimore. They later bought a farm in "Washburn Switch" and settled in there. Both are buried at Double Springs Baptist Church.
(Medical):Hypertension, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis
William married Eva Suzanne Whitesides on 30 Aug 1894. Eva was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Gaston County, NC; died on 19 Nov 1958 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 144. Samuel Valentine Davis
was born in Jun 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1955.
- 145. Barbara Lee Davis
was born in Aug 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1945.
- 146. Crowder Garmon Davis
was born in Jul 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1967.
- 147. Arie Pearl Davis
was born in 1901 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1971.
- 148. Vertie Susan Davis
was born in 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1967.
- 149. Truman Arlander Davis
was born in 1906 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1954.
- 150. Lalah Myrtle Davis
was born in 1908 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1976.
- 151. Selma Dee Davis
was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Mar 1988 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 152. Reba Belle Davis
was born in 1911.
- 153. William Rush Davis
was born on 31 Jan 1913 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1979 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 154. Hester Blanche Davis
was born in 1914.
- 155. Grady Champion Davis
was born on 15 Sep 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1979 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 156. William Simon Davis, Jr.
was born in 1919.
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56. | Summey R. Bridges (7.William2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 13 Oct 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC
Summey married Hester Weast in 1888. Hester was born on 31 Jul 1869 in North Carolina; died on 13 Feb 1940 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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58. | Plato Durham Bridges (7.William2, 1.Permelia1) was born in 1870; and died. Notes:
Plato Bridges is listed in the Lincoln Co. NC Voter Registration "Grandfather Clause" documents, age 38, ancestor William Bridges, who voted in NC in the 1867 elections, registered 10/6/1902 and 10/27/1904.
Family/Spouse: Mary Jane Lee. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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64. | Biddie Bridges (8.David2, 1.Permelia1) was born in May 1862 in North Carolina; and died. Notes:
Biddie is living with her Uncle Lawson Allen Bridges in the 1900 census.
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65. | Lela W. Bridges (13.Amos2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 1 Jul 1872; died on 30 Mar 1931 in Avery County, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Penola Cemetery, Avery County, NC
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Generation: 4
112. | Alonzo D. Bridges (36.Zacheriah3, 4.Issac2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 17 Oct 1885 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1975 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Alphia May. Alphia was born on 16 Sep 1886; died on 9 Dec 1960 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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120. | Eulan C. Bridges (37.Joseph3, 4.Issac2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 21 Jan 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1915 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
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130. | Broadus Champion Greene (40.Henrietta3, 5.Lawson2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 23 Dec 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Dec 1975 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Broadus married Carrie Waters on 16 Oct 1910 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Carrie was born on 25 Sep 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Feb 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Nancy J Doster. Nancy was born on 12 Jun 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 19 Nov 1969 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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137. | Stough A. Davis (44.Joseph3, 6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 12 Mar 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 13 Aug 1946 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Annie Greene. Annie was born on 25 Apr 1890; died on 10 Jun 1966 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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141. | Ephraim M. Davis (45.James3, 6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 30 Oct 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 12 Jun 1892 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
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151. | Selma Dee Davis (49.William3, 6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Mar 1988 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Selma Davis Withrow is buried in the Double Springs Baptist Church cemetery beside her son Stanley Davis Withrow.
Family/Spouse: F. Pine Withrow. F. was born on 11 Oct 1901; died on 1 Jul 1982 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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153. | William Rush Davis (49.William3, 6.Arabella2, 1.Permelia1) was born on 31 Jan 1913 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1979 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
William and Louise are buried at Double Springs Baptist Church.
Family/Spouse: Louise McSwain. Louise was born on 21 Jun 1917; died on 25 Jul 1990 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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