1765 - 1819 (53 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Samuel Poston was born on 8 Oct 1765; died in 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other Events:
Notes:
Origional papers found by Madge Mauney (Mrs James) Harris, Hwy 226N, Shelb y, NC, include many documents that provide the following information.
1. Samuel's parents were Jonathan and Mary Poston.
2. He married Rachael King in Lincoln Co. 12 Jan 1790.
3. Tax receit paid in 1792 Rutherford Co.
4. In 1792 he purchased livestock, work tools and household furniture from Adam Stroup; Witness Willis Putnam, John pearson. (Possible family relation - brother Daniel married Hannah Stroup 1788)
5. Receipts from Francis Alexander for fees to survey land in 1797
6. Receipt for 4 shillings, 10 Feb 1792 for entering land on waters of Hickory Creek, Rutherford Co, NC. "near mill"? signed by David Miller.
7. 1799 - several government licenses for operating a distillery for the second district of NC.
8. Receipt for Government employmentfor road building. $10.25 for two months and $3 and 8 shillings for two weeks. (According to historians, this was a respectable thing to do as many leading citizens were so engaged.)
9. A document signed by Gov. James Turner appoints Samuel Poston to Capt in the First Batalion of the Second Regiment of the Militia of Rutherford Co. This form states "recognizing special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour , Conduct, and Abilities do by these presents consitute and apoint you Capt ...."
10. Deed dated 14 Sept 1812, 285 acres sold by Samuel Poston to Joseph Plummer described as in Rutherford Co. on Hickory Creek joining John Wilson and William Magness where said Poston formerly lived.
Land Grant Records
Land Grant #0935 30 acres Rutherford 1782
Land Grant #2049 55 acres Rutherford 1787
Warrant #1093 55 acres Rutherford 1787
Land Enrties in Rutherford County, N.C. :
10 Feb 1792 38 acres on Both sides of north fork of Hickory Creek bordered by Crider, Perigrin Magness and John Magness.
10 Nov 1794 100 acres on the branches of Hickory Creek. Border: my own line and Grinder.
18 Feb 1797 100 acres on west side of Hickery Creek. Border: my own line, Magness and Davies.
15 Jan 1800 55 acres on Hickory Creek. Border: my own land and Daniel Camp.
Samuel married Rachel King on 12 Jan 1790 in Lincoln County, NC. Rachel (daughter of Woodrow McAbee, daughter of Marshall Dean "Lefty" Moore and Montrose Davis, daughter of John King and Rachel Margaret Young) was born about 1770; died in Dec 1853 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Rilley Poston
was born on 16 Apr 1792; and died.
- 3. Betty Poston
was born on 6 Apr 1794; and died.
- 4. John Poston
was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1862 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 5. Mary "Polly" Poston
was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died.
- 6. William Poston
was born on 3 May 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; and died.
- 7. Rachael Poston
was born on 13 Jun 1808 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 2
4. | John Poston (1.Samuel1) was born on 31 Oct 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; 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.
Family/Spouse: 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]
Children:
- 13. Sarah "Sally" Poston
was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1881.
- 14. Samuel Poston
was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 15. James Poston
was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 16. Daniel Poston
was born on 6 Aug 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 15 May 1895 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 17. William Poston
was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 May 1907 in Caldwell Co., TX.
- 18. Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston
was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC.
- 19. Abel Poston
was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 20. Rachel Poston
was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 21. Nancy Poston
was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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5. | Mary "Polly" Poston (1.Samuel1) was born on 4 Oct 1800; and died. Notes:
A Letter of proposal of marriage was sent to Miss Mary Poston, Rutherfordton County, Brushy Creek Post Office, in 1837. It was from W.M. Edelins or Eldins who says he is living in Lincolnton. He inquired about Mary's mother's health and stated that his own was not so good. Mary married James L. Green.
Mary married James Lee Green, Jr on 21 Dec 1841 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. James (son of James Lee Green, Sr and Sarah (Sally) Moss) was born in 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 4 Oct 1864 in Elmira, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
11. | Anderson Nowlin (3.Betty2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 3 Nov 1834; died on 6 Mar 1926. Other Events:
- Cemetery: New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Sarah Crowder. Sarah was born on 12 Dec 1844; died on 9 May 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Florence Nowlin
was born on 5 Aug 1877 in New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jun 1940.
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14. | Samuel Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 8 Sep 1819 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- _PPEXCLUDE: V
Notes:
Was a private in Confederate Army. 12th Regiment, Company E.
Samuel married Barbara Wilson on 9 Dec 1841. Barbara (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love) was born on 30 Jan 1820 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jun 1855 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Mary G. Poston
was born on 14 Oct 1844 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Sep 1898 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 33. John Poston
was born in 1850; and died.
- 34. James D Poston
died in 1850.
- 35. Infant Poston
was born in 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Nov 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 36. Sarah E. Poston
was born in 1847 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1848 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Samuel married Ann Jane Smith in 1856. Ann was born on 10 Nov 1825; died on 12 Apr 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Amos Poston
was born on 23 Mar 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Jan 1861 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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15. | James Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; 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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16. | Daniel Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) 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:
- 46. Samuel Lester Ann Poston
was born on 7 Mar 1873; died on 28 Nov 1967.
- 47. John Devaney Poston
was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1943 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 48. Lillie Poston
was born on 5 May 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Jun 1972 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 49. 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.
- 50. 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.
- 51. Mamie Alice Poston
was born on 4 Nov 1884; died in Jun 1977.
- 52. James Monroe Poston
was born on 7 Jul 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Nov 1973 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 53. Mabel Poston
was born on 18 Dec 1891; and died.
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18. | Rev. Robert "Robin" Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 2 Feb 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1901 in Pearl, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Baptist Clergy
Notes:
Robert Poston was pastor of Zion Church for 15 years. He was also pastor of many other churches. (Circuit Rider)
Robert married Julia London on 17 Aug 1854. Julia was born on 26 May 1836 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 31 Jan 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | Abel Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 18 Dec 1827 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 26 Jul 1902 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Died:
Died at his home near Shelby, NC.
Abel married Salina Helen Cabiness on 18 Sep 1851. Salina (daughter of George Cabiness and Martha "Patsy" Martin) was born on 27 Oct 1831; died on 21 Jun 1903 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Virginia Ellen Poston
was born on 9 Apr 1856 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 8 Jan 1923.
- 68. George Poston
was born on 21 Jun 1859; and died.
- 69. Abel F. Poston
was born in 1862; died on 12 Nov 1865.
- 70. Mary Florence Poston
was born on 20 Jan 1867; died on 26 Feb 1952.
- 71. Thomas William Poston
was born on 29 Jul 1869 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Aug 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 13 Aug 1939 in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC.
- 72. Sarah "Sallie" Mabel Poston
was born on 24 Feb 1873; and died.
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20. | Rachel Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 4 Mar 1839 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Funeral: 15 Jul 1923, Zion Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
Funeral:
Rev. D G Washburne assisted by Rev. A C Irivin conducting and the foral offerings were the richest the home flower gardens and hot houses could furnish. Ball bearers were: Frank Cornwell, Lawson Blanton, Coleman Bridges, Nelson Self, Clint Wellmon, Mont Cabaniss.
Family/Spouse: Coachworth Monroe Weathers. Coachworth (son of Jenkins Devaney Weathers and Eunice Ann Bailey) was born on 25 May 1845 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Aug 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. | Nancy Poston (4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1841 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1843 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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29. | Samuel Evans Putnam (7.Rachael2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 28 Jun 1837; died on 27 Mar 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Double Springs Baptist Church, Washburn, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
- Military Service: Military Service
Samuel married Artie Hardin on 8 Jan 1855. Artie was born on 5 Oct 1835; died on 30 Oct 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
32. | Mary G. Poston (14.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 14 Oct 1844 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 16 Sep 1898 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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34. | James D Poston (14.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) died in 1850. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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35. | Infant Poston (14.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in Nov 1846 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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36. | Sarah E. Poston (14.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1847 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1848 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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37. | Amos Poston (14.Samuel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 23 Mar 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 15 Jan 1861 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Poston Cemetery, Highway 226 North of Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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42. | James Osburne Poston (15.James3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; 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]
Children:
- 104. 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.
- 105. Richard King
was born in 1705; died on 7 May 1782.
- 106. James Mcbride Poston
was born on 22 Apr 1889; died on 1 Jul 1890.
- 107. Lucile Poston
was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 108. Sarah Margaret Poston
was born on 27 Mar 1892; died on 29 Sep 1981; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 109. William Garnet Poston
was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1943 in Columbia, SC.
- 110. Lois Virginia Poston
was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Sep 1973 in Hartwell, GA.
- 111. 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.
- 112. Henry Grady Poston
was born on 8 Oct 1901; died on 24 Aug 1961.
- 113. 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.
- 114. 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.
- 115. Wilma Poston
was born on 27 Jan 1908; and died.
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43. | Daniel Pinkney Poston (15.James3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 26 Oct 1859; died on 16 Oct 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Daniel married Eugenia Hogue on 29 Nov 1885 in Zoar Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC. Eugenia was born on 19 Oct 1867; died on 22 Jan 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 116. Edna Azelia Poston
was born on 5 Dec 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 May 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 117. Clyde Graham Poston
was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 118. Samuel Mcbride "Mack" Poston
was born on 7 Aug 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Apr 1969 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 119. Paul Grady Poston
was born on 17 Apr 1892; died on 26 Jan 1977.
- 120. Magel Cleona Poston
was born on 21 Jul 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 121. Bryan Pinkney Poston
was born on 2 Sep 1896; died on 15 Jul 1981 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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47. | John Devaney Poston (16.Daniel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) 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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49. | Sarah Rachel Poston (16.Daniel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) 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:
- 140. Madge Mauney
was born on 23 Mar 1909; and died.
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50. | Ada Poston (16.Daniel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) 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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52. | James Monroe Poston (16.Daniel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) 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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67. | Virginia Ellen Poston (19.Abel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 9 Apr 1856 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 7 Jan 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 8 Jan 1923. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina
Notes:
Cemetery:
Cora section
Virginia married Summy Landrum Gillespie on 13 Jan 1876. Summy (son of Jonathan Gillespie and Nancy Bland) was born on 14 Jan 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Mar 1941 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 161. Nellie Biggerstaff Gillespie
was born on 26 Dec 1877 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Oct 1965 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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71. | Thomas William Poston (19.Abel3, 4.John2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 29 Jul 1869 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 Aug 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 13 Aug 1939 in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
Palmmer Mortuary, Shelby NC
Thomas married Ola Callie Padgett on 1 Jul 1891. Ola (daughter of Luther Padgett) was born on 16 Mar 1874 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 13 Jun 1908 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 164. Mabel Beulah Poston
was born on 11 Apr 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 17 May 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Thomas married Bessie Kansas Greene on 8 Sep 1909 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Bessie (daughter of John Francis "Frankie" Greene and Alice Mildred Price) was born on 21 Dec 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 1976 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 23 Mar 1976 in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 165. Alice Mildred Poston
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.
- 166. Lottie Hellen Poston
was born on 10 Aug 1912; died on 6 Nov 1996; was buried on 8 Nov 1996.
- 167. Hazel Asilee Poston
was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 1926 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 168. Virginia Lucille Poston
was born on 19 Mar 1917; died on 16 Apr 1993; was buried on 19 Apr 1993.
- 169. Abel Pericy Poston
was born on 4 Jun 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Apr 1966 in Trinity, Alabama.
- 170. Dorcas Irene Poston
was born on 22 Mar 1922; died on 25 Feb 1991; was buried on 27 Feb 1991.
- 171. John Francis Poston
was born on 13 May 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1959 in Catawaba, Co., NC.
- 172. Lala Ellen Poston
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.
- 173. Robert William Poston
was born on 30 May 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 30 Mar 1994 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 1 Apr 1994.
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92. | Rev D Frank Putnam (29.Samuel3, 7.Rachael2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 24 Mar 1870; died on 15 Sep 1947 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Notes:
Built many new churches including Poplar Springs, Polkville, David's Chapel and Temple, all in Cleveland County, NC.Temple Church in Kings Mt. was in the process of construction when he died. He was a pastor for 47 years and served in Johnson.Person, gaston, Cleveland, Rutherford and Nash Counties.
D married C. Eliza Spangler on 2 Aug 1896. C. (daughter of Webb Spangler and Margaret Wilson) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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