Margaret E. Evans1

F, #466
Relationship
5th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Margaret E. Evans married Capt. John Blakeney. The cemetery tombstone says "wife of Capt. John Blakeney, although the tombstone could have been added later.1 Margaret E. Evans was buried in Blakeney Cemetery, Pageland, Chesterfield Co., SC.1

Children of Margaret E. Evans and Capt. John Blakeney

Citations

  1. [S211] Cemetery Marker in Blakeney Cemetery, Dudley Com., Chesterfield Co., SC (Near SR13 and John Blakeney Ln (34.75890 -80.47860)).

William Blakeney Sr.

M, #467, b. circa 1763
Relationship
4th great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     William Blakeney Sr. was born circa 1763 in Chesterfield Co., SC.1 He was the son of Capt. John Blakeney and Margaret E. Evans.

William's second marriage was to ? <...> circa 1782.2 William Blakeney Sr. was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1790 in Cheraw Dist., SC.3 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1800 in Chesterfield Co., SC.4 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1810 in Chesterfield Co., SC.5

Children of William Blakeney Sr. and ? <...>

Citations

  1. [S103] John Oscar Blakeney, Blakeneys - Quarles and Some Collaterals (Little Rock, AR: Private, 1928), p. 29, 31. Hereinafter cited as Blakeneys - Quarles.
  2. [S103] John Oscar Blakeney, Blakeneys - Quarles, p. 31.
  3. [S840] US 1790.
  4. [S627] US1800.
  5. [S811] US1810.

? <...>

F, #468
     ? <...> married William Blakeney Sr., son of Capt. John Blakeney and Margaret E. Evans, circa 1782.1

Children of ? <...> and William Blakeney Sr.

Citations

  1. [S103] John Oscar Blakeney, Blakeneys - Quarles and Some Collaterals (Little Rock, AR: Private, 1928), p. 31. Hereinafter cited as Blakeneys - Quarles.

Susannah Blakeney

F, #469, b. 12 Sep 1789, d. 15 Dec 1859
Relationship
3rd great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Susannah Blakeney was born on 12 Sep 1789.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Blakeney Jr. and Nancy May.

Susannah Blakeney married Archibald Laney, son of George Laney Sr. and Mary Lynn Welsh, before 1809.5 Susannah Blakeney was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Union Co., NC, in the household of Archibald Laney.6

Susannah Blakeney died on 15 Dec 1859 at age 70.1,2 She was buried in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.7,8

A summary of Susannah's census records:
Head of Household Household Member Age Year State County
Lany, Archd (Lany, Susannah) 26-45 1820 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Arch'd (Laney, Susannah) 40-50 1830 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Archibald (Laney, Susannah) 50-60 1840 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Archibald Laney, Susanna 62 1850 NC Union Co.

Children of Susannah Blakeney and Archibald Laney

Citations

  1. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1974), p. 56. Hereinafter cited as Laney: Lineage and Legacy.
  2. [S150] Clara Laney, Union Co. Cem. 1710-1914, & Roster of Confederate & Revolutionary Soldiers (Monroe, NC: C. Laney, 1958). Hereinafter cited as Union Co. Cem. & Roster of Confed & Rev.
  3. [S103] John Oscar Blakeney, Blakeneys - Quarles and Some Collaterals (Little Rock, AR: Private, 1928), p. 30, 89-90. Hereinafter cited as Blakeneys - Quarles.
  4. [S1014] http://southerncampaign.org, Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution (Charles B. Baxley), cited from family Bible.
  5. [S909] Monroe Journal, Union Co., NC, Tuesday 09 Nov 1915, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Monroe Journal.
  6. [S414] US1850.
  7. [S151] Cemetery Marker in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Lancaster Co., SC (9 miles south of Monroe, NC, on Wolfe Pond Road at Mr. Ward Laney's home. AKA Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery).
  8. [S150] Clara Laney, Union Co. Cem. & Roster of Confed & Rev, Tombstone shows parents.

Archibald Laney1

M, #470, b. 20 Jan 1784, d. 21 Sep 1862
Relationship
3rd great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Archibald Laney was born on 20 Jan 1784 in NC.2,3,4,5 He was the son of George Laney Sr. and Mary Lynn Welsh.

Archibald Laney married Susannah Blakeney, daughter of John Blakeney Jr. and Nancy May, before 1809.6

In the will of Mary Lynn Welsh, dated 7 Jun 1819 in Mecklenburg Co., NC, Archibald Laney, her son, was named as an heir.7

Archibald Laney was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1820 in Mecklenburg Co., NC,8 of 1830 in Mecklenburg Co., NC,9 and of 1840 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.10

Archibald Laney was enumerated as Head of Household in the censuses of 1850 in Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Susannah Blakeney, George W Laney, Lewis C Laney and Augustus Alexander Laney (his wife and 3 sons),5 and of 1860 in Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Lewis C Laney (his son.)11

Archibald Laney died on 21 Sep 1862 at age 78.2,12 He was buried in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.13,4

A summary of Archibald's census records:
Head of Household Household Member Age Year State County
Lany, Archd 26-45 1820 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Arch'd 40-50 1830 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Archibald 50-60 1840 NC Mecklenburg Co.
Laney, Archibald 66 1850 NC Union Co.
Laney, Archd 76 1860 NC Union Co.

Children of Archibald Laney and Susannah Blakeney

Citations

  1. [S590] Herman W. Ferguson, compiler, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina (Will Abstracts, 1791-1868) (Rocky Mount, NC: H.W. Ferguson, c1993). Hereinafter cited as Mecklenburg Co., NC (Will Abstracts, 1791-1868).
  2. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1974), p. 56. Hereinafter cited as Laney: Lineage and Legacy.
  3. [S103] John Oscar Blakeney, Blakeneys - Quarles and Some Collaterals (Little Rock, AR: Private, 1928), p. 30, 89-90. Hereinafter cited as Blakeneys - Quarles.
  4. [S150] Clara Laney, Union Co. Cem. 1710-1914, & Roster of Confederate & Revolutionary Soldiers (Monroe, NC: C. Laney, 1958). Hereinafter cited as Union Co. Cem. & Roster of Confed & Rev.
  5. [S414] US1850.
  6. [S909] Monroe Journal, Union Co., NC, Tuesday 09 Nov 1915, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Monroe Journal.
  7. [S1874] "North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998," Index and images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 16 Apr 2016), Citing North Carolina County, District and Probate Courts, Images 827-829.
  8. [S595] US1820.
  9. [S657] US1830.
  10. [S285] US1840.
  11. [S402] US1860.
  12. [S150] Clara Laney, Union Co. Cem. & Roster of Confed & Rev, has incorrect dates.
  13. [S151] Cemetery Marker in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Lancaster Co., SC (9 miles south of Monroe, NC, on Wolfe Pond Road at Mr. Ward Laney's home. AKA Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery).

Calvin Laney1

M, #471, b. 30 Jul 1811, d. 27 Jan 1879
Relationship
2nd great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Calvin Laney was born on 30 Jul 1811.2,3,4 He was the son of Archibald Laney and Susannah Blakeney.

Calvin Laney married Nancy Funderburk, daughter of Jeremiah Funderburk and Christiana Blakeney, before 1834.2,4 Calvin Laney was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Mecklenburg Co., NC. He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Nancy Funderburk. Calvin Laney was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Nancy Funderburk.

Calvin Laney began military service in NC in the CSA in Co. A, 48th NC Infantry. He was wounded at Sharpsburg.5 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Buford, Union Co., NC, with others in the household: Nancy Funderburk.

Calvin Laney died on 27 Jan 1879 at age 67.2,3,4 He was buried in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Union Co., NC.6,4,7

Child of Calvin Laney and Nancy Funderburk

Citations

  1. [S152] Calvin Laney, War Record of Calvin Laney (n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as War Record of C Laney.
  2. [S164] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: Castles and Conquests (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1975), p. 144. Hereinafter cited as Funderburk: Castles and Conquests.
  3. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1974), p. 90. Hereinafter cited as Laney: Lineage and Legacy.
  4. [S150] Clara Laney, Union Co. Cem. 1710-1914, & Roster of Confederate & Revolutionary Soldiers (Monroe, NC: C. Laney, 1958). Hereinafter cited as Union Co. Cem. & Roster of Confed & Rev.
  5. [S152] Calvin Laney, War Record of C Laney, Co. A, 48th NC Infantry. He was wounded at Sharpsburg.
  6. [S151] Cemetery Marker in Laney Cemetery, Monroe, Lancaster Co., SC (9 miles south of Monroe, NC, on Wolfe Pond Road at Mr. Ward Laney's home. AKA Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery).
  7. [S164] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: Castles and Conquests, p. 145.

Nancy Laney

F, #472, b. 11 Feb 1815, d. after 1880
Relationship
2nd great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Nancy Laney was born on 11 Feb 1815 in SC.1 She was the daughter of Archibald Laney and Susannah Blakeney.

Nancy Laney married Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk, son of Henry (Big Henry) Funderburk, before 1834.2 Nancy Laney was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Lancaster Co., SC, in the household of Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk.3 Nancy Laney was buried in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Tradesville, Lancaster Co., SC.4,5 She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Lancaster Co., SC, in the household of Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk.6 Nancy Laney was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Spring Hill, Lancaster Co., SC, in the household of Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk.7 Nancy Laney was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Buford, Lancaster Co., SC, in the household of Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk.8

Nancy Laney died after 1880.9

Children of Nancy Laney and Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk

Citations

  1. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1974), p. 91, state from US1850 census. Hereinafter cited as Laney: Lineage and Legacy.
  2. [S164] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: Castles and Conquests (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1975), p. 157. Hereinafter cited as Funderburk: Castles and Conquests.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S144] Cemetery Marker in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Tradesville, Lancaster Co., SC (Spring Hill Church Road (SR S-29-287) (34.77190, Longitude: -80.55318) near Old Camden Monroe Hwy).
  5. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy, p. 91.
  6. [S402] US1860.
  7. [S497] US1870.
  8. [S496] US1880.
  9. [S1] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: History and Heritage (Salem, WV: Salem Press, 1967), p. 271. Hereinafter cited as Funderburk: History and Heritage.

Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk1

M, #473, b. 1810
Relationship
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk was born in 1810 in SC.2,3 He was the son of Henry (Big Henry) Funderburk.

Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk married Nancy Laney, daughter of Archibald Laney and Susannah Blakeney, before 1834.2 Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Lancaster Co., SC, with others in the household: Nancy Laney, Abel Robert Funderburk, George Funderburk, Nathan Samuel Funderburk, Columbus Isaac Uriah Funderburk, Susanna M. C. Funderburk, Hannah Agnes/Arabella Funderburk, Jackson A. Funderburk and Clementine BV Funderburk.4 Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Lancaster Co., SC, with others in the household: Nancy Laney, Hannah Agnes/Arabella Funderburk, Jackson A. Funderburk, Arametta Funderburk, Martha Funderburk and Marilda Funderburk.5 Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Spring Hill, Lancaster Co., SC, with others in the household: Nancy Laney, Hannah Agnes/Arabella Funderburk, Jackson A. Funderburk, Adeline Smith, Martha Funderburk, Marilda Funderburk and Maniza Ann Funderburk.6 Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Buford, Lancaster Co., SC, with others in the household: Nancy Laney and Hannah Agnes/Arabella Funderburk.7

Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk died in Lancaster Co., SC.2,8,9 He was buried in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Tradesville, Lancaster Co., SC.10,8

Children of Nathan (Little Nathan) Funderburk and Nancy Laney

Citations

  1. [S164] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: Castles and Conquests (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1975), p. 157. Raised by grandparents, after parents moved to AL. Hereinafter cited as Funderburk: Castles and Conquests.
  2. [S164] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: Castles and Conquests, p. 157.
  3. [S1] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: History and Heritage (Salem, WV: Salem Press, 1967), p. 271. State from US1850 census. Hereinafter cited as Funderburk: History and Heritage.
  4. [S414] US1850.
  5. [S402] US1860.
  6. [S497] US1870.
  7. [S496] US1880.
  8. [S2] Guy B. Funderburk, Laney: Lineage and Legacy (Monroe, NC: Cory Press, 1974), p. 91. Hereinafter cited as Laney: Lineage and Legacy.
  9. [S1] Guy B. Funderburk, Funderburk: History and Heritage, p. 271 says after 1850.
  10. [S144] Cemetery Marker in Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Tradesville, Lancaster Co., SC (Spring Hill Church Road (SR S-29-287) (34.77190, Longitude: -80.55318) near Old Camden Monroe Hwy).

Hattie Graham Cole

F, #477, b. circa 1858, d. 11 Oct 1888
     Hattie Graham Cole was born circa 1858 in FL.1

Hattie Graham Cole married George Harry Dickenson, son of Samuel H. Dickenson and Julia Ann Hale, on 20 Mar 1879 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.2,3 Hattie Graham Cole was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Samuel H. Dickenson. Hattie Graham Cole became Annie Lee Simmons's adoptive mother in 1884 in Decatur Co., GA.4 Hattie Graham Cole was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL, in the household of George Harry Dickenson.5

Hattie Graham Cole died on 11 Oct 1888.3 She was buried in Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA.6

Children of Hattie Graham Cole and George Harry Dickenson

Citations

  1. [S496] US1880.
  2. [S1034] Family Search, Florida Marriages 1837-1974 (Original data: Church records and civil registration were official sources).
  3. [S79] The Seminole County Historical Society (Comp.), Cornerstone of Georgia - Seminole County (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1991), p. 228. Hereinafter cited as Cornerstone of GA - Seminole Co.
  4. [S79] The Seminole County Historical Society (Comp.), Cornerstone of GA - Seminole Co., p. 186.
  5. [S498] FL1885.
  6. [S28] Cemetery Marker in Oak City Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur Co., GA (GA's old time burial ground).

James Harry ONeal

M, #478, b. 4 Sep 1906, d. 5 Nov 1978
Relationship
1st cousin of Beryl Virginia Burns
     James Harry ONeal was born on 4 Sep 1906 in Donalsonville, Decatur Co., GA.1,2,3 He was the son of James Oscar ONeal and Annie Lou (Nan) Dickenson. James Harry ONeal was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Donalsonville, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James Oscar ONeal.4 James Harry ONeal was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Donalsonville, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James Oscar ONeal.5

James Harry ONeal began military service on 18 Jun 1926.6 His military service ended on 17 Jun 1927.6 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Attapulgus, Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Helen Hoffman.7

James Harry ONeal married Helen Hoffman, daughter of Frank Cecil Hoffman and Sarah Florence Dawsey, on 14 Feb 1936 in Panama City, Bay Co., FL.8,2 James Harry ONeal was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, with others in the household: Helen Hoffman.9

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. James Harry ONeal filled out a draft card on 16 Oct 1940 in Seminole Co., GA. He was 5'8" tall, weighed 135, with blue eyes, brown hair, and light complexion. He worked for J. O. ONeal in Donalsonville. Helen ONeal was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.1 James Harry ONeal was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, with others in the household: Helen Hoffman (his wife and children.)10 The obituary of James Oscar ONeal named James Harry ONeal, son/s, as surviving, 29 May 1950.11

James Harry ONeal died on 5 Nov 1978 in Seminole Co., GA, at age 72.12,2 He was buried in Friendship Cemetery, Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA.13,2

Citations

  1. [S1082] "World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Original data: U. S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Several Registrations. NARA; Ancestry.com; Provo, UT, Serial No. 881, Order No. 947. Hereinafter cited as "WWII Draft Registration Cards."
  2. [S79] The Seminole County Historical Society (Comp.), Cornerstone of Georgia - Seminole County (Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Associates, 1991), p. 229. Hereinafter cited as Cornerstone of GA - Seminole Co.
  3. [S80] Maston Emmett Jr. ONeal, "ONeal, Hugh, Family History Papers". Received copy from Elisabeth Ann ONeal Plowden, 1992, p. 39. Hereinafter cited as "ONeal, Hugh, Family History Papers."
  4. [S663] US1910.
  5. [S681] US1920.
  6. [S1469] Ancestry.com, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Enlistment Branch: Army, p. 1.
  7. [S679] US1930.
  8. [S891] The Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Issue of 01 Mar 1936, Sun, Page 38
    . Hereinafter cited as The Atlanta Constitution.
  9. [S1399] US1940.
  10. [S2621] US1950.
  11. [S2033] The Dothan Eagle, Dothan, Houston, AL, Issue of 29 May 1950, Mon, Page 2. Hereinafter cited as The Dothan Eagle.
  12. [S1310] Georgia Death Index 1933-1998, Death Registration, FamilySearch, UT, Certificate No. 35956. Hereinafter cited as Georgia Death Index, 1933-1998.
  13. [S147] Cemetery Marker in Friendship Cemetery, Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA (Friendship Avenue and Crawford Street, Donalsonville. As listed in "Cornerstone of Georgia Seminole County").