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Ogaretta McLemore

Female 1912 - Abt 1989  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ogaretta McLemore was born on 16 Aug 1912 in Louisiana (daughter of Amos Bullard McLemore and Elizabeth Catherine Rich); died about 1989 in Louisiana.

    Notes:

    She married first Napolean MURFF and second a man named GRAY.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Amos Bullard McLemoreAmos Bullard McLemore was born on 5 Mar 1869 in North Carolina (son of Lofton Hayes McLemore and Elizabeth Ann Bullard); died on 3 Feb 1944 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Bonnie Seiler has him instead listed as Amos Leslie, with a date of birth in 1866.

    His granddaughter, Diane McLemore Harrison, writes that "Amos was hired by Gulf Oil around the turn of the 20th century and move to the Shreveport area from North Carolina. He drilled offshore platforms in Caddo Lake for Gulf. Allegedly, not proven yet, he help drill the first offshore well."

    Name Amos Bullard Mclemore
    Titles and Terms
    Event Type Death
    Event Date 03 Feb 1944
    Event Place Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana
    Gender Male
    Age 74
    Race (Original) White
    Birth Year (Estimated) 1870
    Birthplace North Carolina
    Father's Name L H Mclemore
    Father's Titles and Terms
    Mother's Name Elizabeth Parker
    Mother's Titles and Terms
    Spouse's Name Katherine
    Spouse's Titles and Terms
    Certificate Number 1720
    Page
    GS Film number 1220636
    Digital Folder Number 004213508
    Image Number 02025



    Citing this Record:
    "Louisiana, Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1956," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FSB3-M65 : accessed 29 Sep 2014), Amos Bullard Mclemore, 03 Feb 1944; citing Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, certificate number 1720, State Archives, Baton Rouge; FHL microfilm 1220636.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1910
    Not located

    1920
    Not located

    1930
    Louisiana, Caddo Parish, Shreveport City
    Enumerated April 10, 1930
    ED 959 SD 1 Sheet 11A Stamped 220
    East Delaware
    246-251
    McLemore, A. B. Head M W 61 M 32 NC NC NC Driller Oil
    McLemore, Elizabeth K Wf H F W 52 M 26 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Corless A Son M W 25 S Tx NC NC Laborer Oil
    McLemore, Lena May Dtr F W 21 S Tx NC NC Clerk Hearon Dry Goods
    McLemore, Santford Son M W 20 S La NC NC
    McLemore, Agaretha Dtr F W 17 S La NC NC
    McLemore, Aran Son M W 13 S La NC NC
    McLemore, Katherine Dtr F W 13 S La NC NC

    Amos married Elizabeth Catherine Rich on 28 Dec 1901 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born about 1878 in North Carolina; died on 28 Sep 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Catherine Rich was born about 1878 in North Carolina; died on 28 Sep 1931.

    Notes:

    Probably the sister of Mary Alice and Lola Jane RICH?

    Notes:

    Married:
    Robert McLemore Butler has their date of marriage listed twice in his database, once in 1901 and once in 1907. It appears that 1901 is the correct date.Witnesses were Wesley FAIRCLOTH, J.E. RICH, R.E. HOBBS. The couple was married at O.F. Rich's.

    After they married, Amos and Catherine left North Carolina and moved to Texas and then to northwest Louisiana, where Amos worked as a driller. They say he was head driller on the first well over water, which was in Caddo Lake. They had eight children.

    Robert McLemore Butler writes that he was 32 and she was 26 when they married in Sampson County.

    Unable to locate in the census indexes for 1910 or 1920. In 1930, they were in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Six of their children were still living at home. Boyd had already died, and Ennis had apparently already left home.

    Sampson County, NC Deed Book Book 512/565 Deed C.F McLemore and wife To Mary Alice Rich, Et al Date 23 Sept 1940

    Between: C.F. McLemore and wife Lavenia E.L McLemore and wife, Mary Francis J.S. McLemore and wife, Lorayne O.A. McLemore and wife, Florence Lena May WHITE and husband R.H. Ogaretta MURFF and husband, N.B. Katherine PERMAN (sic) and husband, C.H. A.B. McLemore

    Between Heirs at law of Elizabeth C. McLemore and Mary Alice Rich, of Sampson County, NC And Lola Jane Rich HOLLINGSWORTH and Thelma RICH, also of Sampson County

    In consideration of $110 have sold...land...located in McDaniels Township, Sampson County, NC as follows: First tract: adjoining the lands of A.L. CRUMPLER and others, beginning at George RICH's corner....down the run of pocosin branch to the run of Watson's Branch; thence across the run of Watson's Branch to L.L. RICH corner, thence down L.L. RICH's line to Frank RICH's corner.......containing 44.6 acres, more or less, see deed to C.F. Rich recorded in Book 332, page 57..Second tract: adjoining the lands of W. J. FAIRCLOTH, J.C RICH, and others... see deed to O.F. RICH, recorded in Book 399, page 29...

    To have and to hold the said lands to the said Mary Alice RICH, for and during her natural life, remainder at her death to Lola Jane Rich HOLLINGSWORTH and Thelma RICH, in equal interest

    State of Louisiana, Parish of Plaquemines ...Napoleon B. MURFF signed in the presence of a notary the 30th of October, 1940..

    State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo ...A.B. McLEMORE, R.H. WHITE, and wife Lena May White, Orgaretta MURFF, C.H. PERRYMAN and wife, Katherine M. PERRYMAN, J.S. McLEMORE and wife, Lorraine McLEMORE, O.A. McLEMORE and wife, Florence McLEMORE...signed in the presence of a notary on the 26th of October 1940...

    State of Washington, County of Cowletz ...E.L. McLEMORE and wife Mary Francis McLEMORE...signed in the presence of a notary...this 10th day of October 1940

    State of Texas, County of Victoria ...C.F. McLEMORE and wife Luvenia McLEMORE...signed in the presence of a notary...this 3rd day of October 1940

    State of North Carolina, Sampson County ....foregoing certificates...each with notarial seal affixed, are adjudged to be correct...this 6th day of November 1940...

    Filed 6 November 1940 Recorded 7 November 1940 Gertruide WEST Register of Deeds

    Children:
    1. Boyd A. McLemore was born on 18 Dec 1902 in Texas; died on 4 Aug 1925 in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
    2. Corless F. McLemore was born on 3 Jul 1904 in Texas; died on 2 Jan 1972 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Ennis L. McLemore was born on 3 Oct 1906 in Texas; died in Jan 1974 in California.
    4. Lena Mae McLemore was born on 10 Jul 1908 in Texas; died on 6 Apr 1987.
    5. James Santford McLemore was born on 19 Nov 1909 in Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; died on 23 Sep 1989 in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    6. 1. Ogaretta McLemore was born on 16 Aug 1912 in Louisiana; died about 1989 in Louisiana.
    7. Oran A. McLemore was born on 30 Apr 1916 in Louisiana; died on 25 Jul 1984 in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    8. Katherine C. McLemore was born on 30 Apr 1916 in Louisiana; died on 20 Jan 1987 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lofton Hayes McLemoreLofton Hayes McLemore was born on 10 Mar 1844 in Sampson County, North Carolina (son of Amos McLemore and Jemima Simmons); died on 3 Oct 1906 in Sampson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    According to Robert McLemore Butler, he was Pvt 2nd Co A 2nd Artillery Regt during the Civil War. He was born ca 1843 in Sampson County and the son of Amos McLemore (b. 1813). Lofton enlisted July 15, 1862 in Wake County. He was wounded May 2, 1863 at Chancellorsville, Va. Reported absent for the next 11 months due to wounds. Discharged April 24, 1864 due to phthisis pulmonalis affecting both lungs. The Cumberland Plough Boys website instead shows that he servied in the North Carolina Regiment, 2nd Company E.

    http://ploughboys.org/tag/2nd-battalion-north-carolina-local-defense/page/2/

    In 1869, Lofton was a witness, along with Zachariah ROYAL, to the Will of Zachariah ROYAL dated 28 Jun 1869. It was probated 12 Mar 1870. Zachariah's wife was Louisa ROYAL, and she was left the furniture, enough provisions for her support for one year and livestock...at her death to be divided equally between all five (5) children---Oliver ROYAL, Allen ROYAL, Rice ROYAL, Emely ROYAL and Nancy ROYAL. (Courtesy Robert McLemore Butler, who noted that Emily Royal was Lofton's wife).

    After Lofton's death, his oldest sons, Edward and Amos, conveyed land they had inherited from him to their younger half brothers, O.B, Alvin and Dennis. As son Abner was not mentioned in the deed, it appears they may have died prior to its execution in 1910. Edward and and Amos's sister, Ida, was also not mentioned in the conveyence.

    Sampson County Deed Book Book 183, Page 554 Abstract of Deed Amos B. McLEMORE and Others to O.B. McLEMORE & others

    State of North Carolina, Sampson County. This indenture made the 27th day of October 1906, by Amos B. McLEMORE and wife Katie McLEMORE of the town of Mooringsport, County of Caddo in the State of Louisiana, and E. C. McLEMORE and wife Lena McLEMORE of the town of Fayetteville and State of North Carolina of the first part to O. B. McLEMORE, Alvin H. McLEMORE and Dennis L. McLEMORE of the County of Sampson and State of North Carolina of the second part. Witnesseth: That the Said Amos B. McLEMORE and wife Katie, and E.C. McLEMORE and wife Lena of the first part for and in consideration which they may have bear for the said O.B. McLEMORE, Alvin H. McLEMORE, and Dennis L. McLEMORE and in futher consideration of one Dollar to them paid by the said parties of the second part....(do) convey...unto the said parties of the second part....all their right...in and to all the real estate of which Lofton H. McLEMORE, last of the County of Sampson, and State of North Carolina died....mor particularly designated as follows: First tract...being known as Boykin Land and is situated on the East side of Bearsking Swamp in Sampson County...adjoining the lands of Amos CRUMPLER and others and is that tract of land described in a certain deed made by W. H. Boykin to L.H. McLEMORE and recorded in Book 70, page 18....containing 70 acres more of less....Second tract, situated on the East side of said Bearskin Swamp in said county of Sampson, adjoining the Amanda FAIRCHILD and Lewis LEW lands and is fully described in a deed from W.E. PRIDGEN and wife to L.H. McLEMORE which deed is recorded in Book 37 at Page 478 of the said Register's office and said tract contains 109 acres more or less...Third tract, being composed of three separate tract is situated on the East side of the said Bearskin Swamp in the said county of Sampson, adjoining the land of S. B STEVENS, J.R. AUTRY and others and being the three tracts conveyed by deeds to L.H. McLEMORE by J.O. TEW and wife which deeds is duly registered in Book 91 at page 500 of the Registers office of said County of Sampson, to which record reference is hereby made for a description of said three tracts of land by meters and bounds said three tracts containing two hundred and twenty one acres more or less....

    ...In testimony whereof the said parties of the the first part have hereto set their hands and seals the day and year above written.. A.B. McLEMORE, Katie McLEMORE, E.C. McLEMORE, L.A. McLEMORE

    ...North Carolina, Cumberland County...Superior Court Clerk...attests that E.C. McLEMORE and Lena McLEMORE personally appeared...4 June 1910...

    (Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong on 1 August 2005)

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1870 census
    North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp, Dismal P.O.
    McLemore, Lofton 25 M W Farmer $700 $500 N. Carolina
    McLemore, Elizabeth 26 F W Keeping House N. Carolina
    McLemore, Edward C 3 M W At Home N. Carolina
    McLemore, Amos 1 M W At Home N. Carolina

    1880 census
    North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie Twp, ED 199
    McLamore, Loften W M 35 Farmer NC NC NC
    McLamore, Nancy E. W F 22 Wife Can't R/W Keeping House NC NC NC
    McLamore, Owen A W M 2 Son NC NC NC
    McLamore, Amos W M 9 Son NC NC NC
    McLamore, Ida L W F 8 Dtr NC NC NC

    1900 Census
    North Carolina, Sampson, Little Coharie, ED 96
    McLemore, Lofton Hd W M Mar 1844 56 M 23 NC NC NC Farmer
    McLemore, Nancy Elizabeth Wife W F Mar 1859 41 M 23 4/4 NC NC NC
    McLemore, Ida Dtr W F Sept 1874 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Osker B Son W M Jun 1881 19 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Alvin Son W M May 1884 16 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Lofton D Son W M Jun? 1889 10 S NC NC NC
    McLemore, Owen A Son W M Feb 1878 22 S NC NC NC
    Shell, Nancy Nephew (sic) W F Mar 1825 75 S

    Lofton married Elizabeth Ann Bullard on 18 Sep 1866 in Sampson County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of James Bullard and Sarah Elizabeth Jones) was born on 12 Feb 1843 in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Apr 1875 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Ann Bullard was born on 12 Feb 1843 in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina (daughter of James Bullard and Sarah Elizabeth Jones); died on 15 Apr 1875 in North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Some researchers have shown that she and Lofton divorced, and that Elizabeth died in 1883. Bonnie Seiler, a descendant states that this is not correct. Her records indicated that Elizabeth died 15 April 1875.

    Bonnie also notes that Elizabeth was marrid to George PARKER before she married Lofton Hayes McLemore. George was killed in the Civil War. Bonnie states that on the marriage record of Elizabeth and Loften Hayes she was listed as Elizabeth Parker, daughter of James and Sarah Bullard.

    Notes:

    Married:
    On 18 Sept 1866, L.H. McLemore married Elizabeth BULLARD Parker. She was the daughter of James BULLARD and widow of George PARKER.

    Diane McLemore Harrision, a descendant, shows Elizabeth with a date of death of April 15, 1875, and Lofton remarried and went on to have four more children with his second wife.

    Some researchers have speculated that Lofton and Elizabeth divorced, as Elizabeth Bullard McLemore is said to be mentioned by name in the 1883 Will of her father, James Bullard. This is likely jsut a transcription error, as differing groups of descendants of Lofton and Elizabeth all have her date of death as circa 1875.

    Children:
    1. Edward Claudius McLemore was born on 6 Mar 1867 in North Carolina; died on 24 Jun 1930 in South Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia.
    2. 2. Amos Bullard McLemore was born on 5 Mar 1869 in North Carolina; died on 3 Feb 1944 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    3. Ida Laura McLemore was born on 5 Sep 1871 in North Carolina; died about 1905.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Amos McLemore was born about 1813 in Sampson County, North Carolina (son of Tobias McLemore, Sr. and Sarah "Sallie" ???); died after 1887 in Sampson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Based on the 1860 census, Amos appears to have been born ca. 1813.

    Amos was said to be the son of Raiford McLemore by researcher Robert McLemore Butler. However, based on the 1820 and 1830 Sampson County, NC census enumeration, Raiford did not appear to have any sons that were this age. Additionally, Raiford McLemore appears to have also been the father or otherwise closely associated with an Amos McLemore who was born ca 1845. Finally, in the Division of the lands of Raiford McLemore, done ca 1864, Amos was not mentioned.

    Due to all of these factors, it seems unlikely to me that Amos was a son of Raiford McLemore. It would therefore seem likely a that he was actually the son of one of Raiford's three older brothers, Hezekiah, Henry or Tobias.

    Very little is known about the makeup of HEZEKIAH's family. It appears that Hezekiah may have died sometime after 1813 when his last land transaction in Sampson County is recorded. It is possible, however, that he left surviving children in or around Sampson County. It is also possible that he moved away from North Carolina, presumably taking his family with him. James L. McLemore, III thinks it a strong possibility that Hezekiah moved to South Carolina, where he died ca. 1818. Based on naming patterns, however, it seems Hezekiah was more likely the father of Raiford McLemore, born ca 1815 than of Amos, born ca 1813. It is possible, however, that he was the father of Amos.

    HENRY had a son that was born between 1810 and 1820, and therefore he could be the father of Amos McLemore. Henry's family was in Bladen County, which was adjacent to Sampson County, at the time of the 1820 and 1830 census. Additionally, in 1870, a deed shows that Amos & Jemima McLemore sold property in Sampson County that was described as "Beginning at a stake on the old Pond two pines as pointers below his old house, whence with Henry McLEMORE's line...." That Amos's land adjoined land once owned by Henry adds weight to this possibility. However, James L. McLemore, III has ruled out Henry due to a Will filed by Henry in Georgia, and Amos is NOT included in his list of children by either of his two wives. Henry's sons born between 1910 and 1915 appear to have been John Wright McLemore and Wilson McLemore, and therefore Henry could not have been the father of Amos.

    Finally, TOBIAS McLemore, was also listed as having a son born between 1810 and 1815. By process of elimination, Tobias seems to be the most likely fit as being the father of Amos, unless of course Amos was the son of Hezekiah and Raiford, also born ca 1810-1815, was the son of Tobias.

    Based on all of the above, it is assumed that Amos is the son of Tobias, and Raiford the son of Hezekiah. Further proof should be sought out to support both assumptions.

    Sampson County Deed Book Book 24, page 56 Abstract of Deed

    Amos McLEMORE to Raiford McLEMORE

    This indenture made the fourteenth day of February in year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty five between Amos MACLAMORE of the County of Sampson and State of North Carolina of one part & Raiford MACLAMORE of the State and County aforesaid of the other part....I the said Amos MACLAMORE for and in consideration of the sum of thirty-five dollars to me paid in had by said Raiford MACLAMORE the receipt whereof the said Amos MACLAMORE doth hereby acknowledge have given granted and by these presents doth give grant convey and confirm unto the Raiford MACLAMORE his heirs or assigns a certain tract or parcel of land in the County aforesaid containing by estimation one hundred acres of Land to the same more or less lying on the East side of Little Cohara between the tract of land occupied the said MACLAMORE and another tract...by Thomas PAGE and other wise bounded by the Big Branch on the North and the Big Branch on the South log...to have and to hld to him the said Raiford MACLAMORE his heirs and assigns forever in fee Simple and free from all encumberances...the said Amos MACLAMORE doth convenant and agree to and with the said Raiford MACLAMORE to warrant and forever defend the above mentioned land....In witness whereof said Amos MACLAMORE had her unto set his hand and fixed his seal the day and date above written by Amos (his mark) MACLAMORE Signed Sealed & delivered presents of Lott RICH, SR. and Lott RICH Registered the 3rd of April 1835 W. ROYAL, Registar

    (Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong 30 May 2005)

    An Amos McLemore, Cumberland County NC is listed on the index of the US Southern Claims Commission, 1871-1880, Office number 819 , Report number 3, year 1873, Status B.

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1860 Federal Census
    North Carolina, Sampson County, McDaniels District, PO Warrensville
    Enumerated 14 July 1860
    Page 83 Stamped 433
    Amos McLEMORE 47 M Farmer 1500 1000 NC
    Jemima McLEMORE 51 F NC
    Mary J McLEMORE 21 F NC
    Anna McLEMORE 20 F NC
    Lofton McLEMORE 17 M Farm Laborer NC
    Haywood McLEMORE 15 M NC

    1870 Census
    North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cedar Creek Twp, PO Cedar Creek
    Enumerated 9 Aug 1870
    162-170
    Maclamore, Amos 59 M W Farmer 1500 350 NC
    Maclamore, Jemima 59 F W Keeping House NC
    Maclamore, Ann 28 F W At Home NC
    Maclamore, Edward 23 M W Farm Hand NC [Is this a son, Edward, or grandson Edward C (age 3), likely a son, missing from the 1850 census, as the younger Edward is enumerated with his parents in Sampson County in 1870]

    1880 Federal Census
    North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cedar Creek Twp
    Enumerated 15 and 16 Jun 1880
    Page 36D SD 3 ED 59
    MACELMORE, Amos W M 64 Farmer NC
    MACELMORE, Jemima W F 65 Wife Keeping House NC
    MACELMORE, Ann W F 36 Dtr Laborer NC
    MACELMORE, Edward C W M 18 Grandson Laborer NC

    Amos married Jemima Simmons after 1833 in North Carolina. Jemima was born between 1809 and 1814 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died after 1884 in Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Jemima Simmons was born between 1809 and 1814 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died after 1884 in Sampson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Appears to have been the daughter of Sherwood SIMMONS, based on the estate relinquishment abstracted below:

    Sampson County Deed Book Book 31, Page 305 Abstract of Deed

    Aaron SIMMONS and OTHERS relinquishment to Mary J. and Martha SIMMONS North Carolina, Sampson County

    We the undersigned being a part of the heirs of Sherwood SIMMONS deceased having perfectly understood the intended Will of the above deceased as regards the disposition of his property are willing to carry the said will into affect by giving our free consent for his two single daughters MARY JANE and MARTHA to have the property according to the last words of the deceased which are as follows He the deceased wished then for Mary Jane and Martha to have all the household ...furniture except on Bed which is to be given to JEMIMA McLEMORE all the Stock of Cattle...the hogs...all the tools and farming utensils, 44 pices of timber for the rent of 4500 turpentine Boxes....the land is divided Mary Janes ...Martha's share to be adjoining and taking the home plantation....the above we understand was the way the deceased Sherwood SIMMONS wish to make his will but it was neglected. But we the undersigned as the heirs of the deceased feel it....no more than Justice that we relinquish our proportional Share of the above property to the girls...Mary Jane and Martha witness we have hereunto signed our names May 22nd, 1852. Aaron SIMMONS, John (his mark) SIMMONS, Amos (his mark) McLEMORE, Jemima (her mark) McLEMORE

    North Carolina Sampson County Court Nov Term 1852 This was the foregoing deed duly proven in open Court & ordered to be registered J.R. BEAMAN Clk, W. ROYAL Regt Registered the 10th day of January 1853

    At the time of the 1850 Sampson County census, a few years before this relinquishment was recorded, HH #389 consisted of 75 year old Sherrod Simmons and his two daughters, Martha, 22, and Mary, 20. HH #391 was 45 year old Aaron Simmons, along with his wife Eliza and four children. HH #392 was Raiford and Mary (Underwood) McLemore.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Amos and Jemima jointly sold land to Aaron Simmons in 1854, as noted below. Aaron and Jemima were both heirs of Sherwood Simmons, presumably siblings. They also jointly sold land to John Register in 1870, relationship unknown, and to J.W. WRIGHT in 1884. At the time of the 1884 sale, they were living in Cumberland County.

    Sampson County Deed Book

    Book 32, Page 144 Abstract of Deed Amos McLEMORE & Wife to Aaron SIMMONS State of North Carolina, Sampson County

    ...This Indenture made this Sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Fifty four by Amos McLEMORE and wife of the first part and Aaron SIMMONS of the Second part, both of the County and State aforesaid...in consideration of the Sum of Two hundred and Seventy give dollars...have...sold to...Aaron SIMMONS one certain parcel of land ...in the County and State aforesaid...Beginning...in a small branch John SIMMONS corner and ...to a stake Aaron SIMMONS corner then...to a large pine near Herringtons POCASON...thence to a...stump Wilson LOCKAMAN corner thence direct to the beginning containing one hundred acres be more of less.... ...In testimony whereof the Said Amos McLemore and wife have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written Amos (his mark) McLEMORE Jemima (her mark) McLEMORE ...Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Neill CAMPBELL Amos McLEMORE ...Be it known that on the 30th day of February 1854 Amos McLEMORE and wife Jemima McLEMORE before me in open Court...acknowledged....let the same be registered, Lott RICH J.P. ...Registered the 31st March 1854 W. ROYAL, Regr.

    (Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong on 2 August 2005)

    1870 Cumberland County NC Deed Bk 58 p 274 Amos & Jemima McLEMORE to Haywood McLEMORE--297 acres in Bladen County, NC (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

    Sampson County Deed Book Book 37, Page 526 Abstract of Deed Amos McLEMORE & wife to John REGISTER State of North Carolina, County of Sampson

    This indenture made this 23rd day of April A.D. 1870 between Amos McLEMORE & wife Jemimah McLEMORE of the one part and John R. REGISTER of the other part, all of the County of Sampson and State of North Carolina. Witnesseth that said Amos McLEMORE & wife Jemimah for and in consideration of the sum seven hundred and seventy five dollars....sell (to)....said John R. REGISTER...tracts of land...as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stake & John HERRINGS line...down the branch to a pine by the side of the Crossway branch at the Road, thence with this old Road as it varies....to a pine near Babel PETERSONS house, then to the beginning containing ninety & ? acres. The second tract being in said County and State aforesaid, and described and bounded as follows, lying and being between Great and Little Coharie Rivers beginning at a pine in a pond...containing one hundred and fifty acres....Third tract lying in said County and State and described and bounded as follows, Beginning at a stake on the old Pond two pines as pointers below his old house, whence with Henry McLEMOREs line to a stake his corner on the edge of the Goal branch Doctor OWENS line ...thence his other line...to a stake on the old Road, thence along the road to the beginning containing one hundred and four and ? acres being a part of the contents of a patent granted Roger ALDEN in the year 1796.... ...In witness whereof the said parties of the first part have hereunto at their hands and seals the day and year above written Amos (his mark) McLEMORE Jemimah (her mark) McLEMORE ....Signed sealed and delivered in presence of M.C. RICHARDSON ....Be it remembered that on this the 23rd day of April A.D. 1870 before the undersigned Judge of Probate for said County personally came Amos McLEMORE and Jemimah McLEMORE, wife (to confirm the said transaction)

    ...J.R. MORISEY Probate Judge, Registered June 27th, 1870

    (Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong on 3 August 2005)

    Sampson County Deed Book Book 51, Page 255-257 Abstract of Deed

    Amos McLEMORE and wife to James W. WRIGHT State of North Carolina, Cumberland County This Deed made this 30th day of January, 1882 by Amos McLAMORE and his wife Jemima McLAMORE of Cumberland County and State of North Carolina of the first part to J.W. WRIGHT of Sampson County and State of North Carolina of the second part. Witnesseth that said parties of the first part in consideration of the sum of Sixty Three ($63) Dollars to them paid by said J.W. WRIGHT....(sells to) J.W. WRIGHT....Two tracts or parcels of land in Sampson County State of North Carolina adjoining the lands of Sylvester CARTER, Daniel CARTER, H.J. PETERSON and others on the East side of Little Cohora....containing thirty acres more or less...and Twelve acres of Entered land adjoining the above named land.... ...In testimony whereof the said Amos McLAMORE and wife Jemimie McLAMORE have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written Attest Thomas G. HALL Amos (his mark) McLAMORE Jemima (her mark) McLAMORE ...Certified by Thomas G. Hall, JP Cumberland County 30th day of January A.D. 1882 ...(Registered) by D.G. MacRAE Clerk Cumberland Superior Court 17th day of April 1882 ...Certified by D.A. CULBRETH Clerk Superior Couty of Sampson County, 19th day of April 1882 ...Registered May 2nd, 1882, Josiah ROBINSON, Regr.

    (Abstracted by Melinda McLemore Strong on 4 August 2005)

    Children:
    1. Mary J. McLemore was born about 1839 in North Carolina; and died.
    2. Anna McLemore was born about 1840 in North Carolina; and died.
    3. 4. Lofton Hayes McLemore was born on 10 Mar 1844 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 3 Oct 1906 in Sampson County, North Carolina.
    4. Haywood McLemore was born on 7 Sep 1845 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 3 May 1910 in Sampson County, North Carolina; was buried in McMillan Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wade, Cumberland County, North Carolina.
    5. Edward McLemore was born between 1847 and 1851 in North Carolina; and died.

  3. 10.  James Bullard was born on 10 Mar 1809 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 7 Oct 1886 in North Carolina.

    Notes:

    1883 Sampson County NC Will James BULLARD 30 Jan 1883 prob. 25 Oct 1886 Wife Elizabeth BULLARD 1 years support, tools, furniture, and rem. after her death to be sold and divided equally among my children Son John BULLARD, Daughter ELIZABETH McLEMORE, Daughter Mary L BULLARD, Dau. Sallie M SIMMONS, Dau. Matilda BULLARD, Son Thomas F BULLARD, Dau. Martha J AVRIT, Son James L BULLARD, Son Henry G BULLARD, Son Giles BULLARD...(Excerpt courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

    (Research):
    Census Information:

    1850 Census
    Unable to locate

    1860 Census
    North Carolina, Southern District Little Coharie, P.O. Owensville
    Enumerated 9 July 1860
    509-492
    James Bullard 51 M Farmer $3000 $3000 NC
    Elizabeth Bullard 44 F NC
    Elizabeth A. Bullard 17 F NC
    Henry G. Bullard 16 M NC
    James L. Bullard 14 M NC
    Sarah M. Bullard 13 F NC
    Ann M(atilda) Bullard 11 F NC
    Thos. F. Bullard 8 M

    1870 Census
    North Carolina, Sampson County, Little Coharie
    Enumerated 15 Jun 1870
    26-26
    Bullard, James 61 M W Farmer NC
    Bullard, Elizabeth 54 F W Keeping House NC
    Carr, Martha 30 F W Keeping House NC
    Carr, Mary 5 F W At Home NC
    Carr, Sarah 1 F W At Home NC
    Bullard, Minta 11 F B Keeping House NC
    Bullard, Matilda 21 F W Keeping House NC

    1880 Census Household:
    Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
    James BULLARD Self M Male W 70 NC Farmer NC NC
    Elizabeth BULLARD Wife M Female W 62 NC Keeping House NC NC
    Mary SESSOMS Other S Female W 33 NC Servant NC NC
    Micajah SESSOMS Other S Male W 8 NC NC NC
    Source Information:
    Census PlaceLittle Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina
    Family History Library Film 1254982 NA Film Number T9-0982
    Page Number 208C

    James married Sarah Elizabeth Jones. Sarah was born about 1816 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died after 1883 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sarah Elizabeth Jones was born about 1816 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died after 1883 in North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Based on the 1860 and 1870 census, along with his Will, James's Bullard was married (at least at that time) to a woman named Elizabeth. However, Robert McLemore Butler shows he and Sarah JONES as being the mother of Elizabeth Ann Bullard. If this is correct, than Sarah Jones died sometime after Elizabeth Bullard was born in 1842 but before the 1860 census. Therefore, it is not known if Henry, James, Sarah, Ann and Thomas are the children of James and Sarah OR James and Elizabeth. This could be resolved if a marriage record could be found for James and Sarah AND for James and Elizabeth.

    Children:
    1. John Bullard was born after 1836 in North Carolina; and died.
    2. Martha J. Bullard was born about 1840 in North Carolina; and died.
    3. 5. Elizabeth Ann Bullard was born on 12 Feb 1843 in Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 15 Apr 1875 in North Carolina.
    4. Henry G. Bullard was born about 1844 in North Carolina; and died.
    5. James L. Bullard was born about 1846 in North Carolina; and died.
    6. Sarah M. "Sallie" Bullard was born about 1847 in North Carolina; and died.
    7. Matilda Ann Bullard was born about 1849 in North Carolina; and died.
    8. Thomas F. Bullard was born about 1852 in North Carolina; and died.