1822 - 1895 (72 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Daniel Poston was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Millright
Notes:
Daniel Poston was born in the Poston log house north of Shelby. He remained a bachelor and helped care for his mother until age 48. He then married Margaret, aged 18. Her brother had earlier married Daniel's sister, Rachel. Monroe and Rachel later became owners of the Poston homeplace Daniel was a millwright, mechanic, farmer, and at one time owned a cotton gin. Although he suffered a grea loss through investment in Confederate bonds, he was able to leave his young wife a comfortable estate. In his will he instructed his wife to "school the children as best she could" and contrary to most testators, he left provision for her to inherit one-fourth of his estate even if she remarried.
Daniel married Margaret Ann Weathers in Jun 1870 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Margaret (daughter of Jenkins Devaney Weathers and Eunice Ann Bailey) was born on 25 Feb 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jun 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Samuel Lester Ann Poston was born on 7 Mar 1873; died on 28 Nov 1967.
- 3. John Devaney Poston was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 4. Lillie Poston was born on 5 May 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1972 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 5. Sarah Rachel Poston was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 May 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 6. Ada Poston was born on 8 Jan 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jul 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 7. Mamie Alice Poston was born on 4 Nov 1884; died in Jun 1977.
- 8. James Monroe Poston was born on 7 Jul 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 9. Mabel Poston was born on 18 Dec 1891; and died.
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Generation: 2
3. | John Devaney Poston (1.Daniel1) was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Died:
Died at the home of Jessie Hardin.
Buried:
Funeral at Eastside Baptist Church, Rev Biggerstaff
Family/Spouse: Emman Person. Emman was born on 22 Aug 1877; died on 10 Jul 1931; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Sarah Rachel Poston (1.Daniel1) was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 May 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Sankey Mauney. Sankey was born on 15 Feb 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jan 1955 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Madge Mauney was born on 23 Mar 1909; and died.
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6. | Ada Poston (1.Daniel1) was born on 8 Jan 1882 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Jul 1933 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Augustas L. Anthony. Augustas was born on 1 May 1882; died on 17 Feb 1969 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | James Monroe Poston (1.Daniel1) was born on 7 Jul 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
James married Olie Pauline Allen on 20 Aug 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Olie (daughter of James Daniel Allen and Bessie Borders) was born on 6 Sep 1900 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 1931 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
11. | Issac Daniel Poston (3.John2, 1.Daniel1) was born on 10 Oct 1902; died on 18 Sep 1953 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Calvary Baptist Church
- Occupation: Textiles
Notes:
Died:
at 9:30 PM, Cleveland Memoral Hospital
Family/Spouse: Grace Elizabeth Paxton. Grace was born on 8 Sep 1901; died on 13 Nov 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Thelma Poston was born on 19 Jan 1924.
- 40. Issac Daniel Poston was born on 4 Jul 1928; died on 18 Oct 2004 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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22. | Dorothy Magness (4.Lillie2, 1.Daniel1) was born on 4 May 1919; died in Dec 1974 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Occupation: Seal Wire Co.
Notes:
Died:
Cleveland Memoral Hospital
Family/Spouse: C. G. Poston. C. was born on 22 Apr 1922; died on 15 Dec 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | Madge Mauney (5.Sarah2, 1.Daniel1) was born on 23 Mar 1909; and died. Other Events:
- Occupation: School Teacher
Notes:
She was a scool teacher who taught home economics at Moseborough, N.C.
Family/Spouse: James Harris. James was born on 6 Jun 1907; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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27. | Joseph Astor Anthony (6.Ada2, 1.Daniel1) was born on 5 Apr 1912; died on 23 Feb 1991 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Margaret Jones. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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34. | James Monroe Poston, Jr. (8.James2, 1.Daniel1) was born in 1927; died on 28 Nov 2004 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: Air Force, Retired
- Obituary: 29 Nov 2004; Shelby Star
Notes:
Obituary:
SHELBY Mr. James Monroe Poston Jr., 77, of 124 Peach St. died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Poston was the son of the late James and Pauline Allen Poston. He was retired from the Air Force and was a member of the Cleveland County Mens Senior Golf Association, Amvets, and Elizabeth Baptist Church as well as being an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Poston was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Poston.
He is survived by two sisters, Margaret Poston Creech and Rachel Poston Steward; and eight nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Mike McGee officiating.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.
Family/Spouse: Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
40. | Issac Daniel Poston (11.Issac3, 3.John2, 1.Daniel1) was born on 4 Jul 1928; died on 18 Oct 2004 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Obituary: 20 Oct 2004; Shelby Star
Notes:
Obituary:
SHELBY Mr. Isaac Daniel Poston Jr., 76, of 1242 Airport Road, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Daniel and Grace Paxton Poston. He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Pacific, as a paratrooper, with the 11th Airborne Division. He went to culinary school in Japan and later served as a mess sergeant.
He retired from Fiber Industries/Celanese as a production assistant in 1982 and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and PawPaw. He enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma P. Dillingham.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eunice White Poston of the home; a son, Daniel Phillip Poston and wife, Donna, of Shelby; two daughters, Beth Cameron and husband, Bill, of Earl and Julie Smith and husband, John, of West Point, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, Chris and Jenny Cameron, Katie Poston and Alex and Sam Smith.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Brendle officiating. Burial will follow in Cleveland Memorial Park with military honors.
The family will receive friends tonight at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home from 5 to 7 and at other times at the home.
Issac married Eunice White on 28 May 1952. Eunice was born on 8 Oct 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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