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     Idella Lazenby was born circa 1855 in GA.¹

Idella Lazenby married first Leonard S. Wilkinson on 22 Dec 1868 in Warren Co., GA.² Idella Lazenby was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Warren Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson (her first husband.)³ Idella Lazenby was enumerated in the census of 1880 in McDuffie Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson.⁴

Idella's second marriage was to John Robert Willingham, son of Benjamin A. Willingham and Louisa Elizabeth Bolton, on 25 Apr 1900 in McDuffie Co., GA.⁵ Idella Lazenby was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Harlem, Columbia Co., GA, in the household of John Robert Willingham (her second husband.)⁶ Idella Lazenby and John Robert Willingham were divorced between 1900 and 1910.⁷ Idella Lazenby was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Auborn, McDuffie Co., GA, in the household of unresearched people (her brother-in-law.)¹

     Leonard S. Wilkinson married Idella Lazenby on 22 Dec 1868 in Warren Co., GA.¹ Leonard S. Wilkinson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Warren Co., GA, with others in the household: Idella Lazenby and William B. Wilkinson (his wife and son.)² Leonard S. Wilkinson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in McDuffie Co., GA, with others in the household: Idella Lazenby, William B. Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson and Addell Wilkinson (his wife and 3 children.)³

     William B. Wilkinson was born in Nov 1869 in GA. He was the son of Leonard S. Wilkinson and Idella Lazenby. William B. Wilkinson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Warren Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson (his father.)¹ William B. Wilkinson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in McDuffie Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson.²

     Robert Wilkinson was born circa 1875 in GA. He was the son of Leonard S. Wilkinson and Idella Lazenby. Robert Wilkinson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in McDuffie Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson (his father.)¹

     Addell Wilkinson was born circa 1877 in GA. She was the daughter of Leonard S. Wilkinson and Idella Lazenby. Addell Wilkinson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in McDuffie Co., GA, in the household of Leonard S. Wilkinson (her father.)¹

     Darrell Funderburk was born on 16 Jan 1909 in Donalsonville, Decatur Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of George Edward Funderburk and Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan. Darrell Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (his father.)³ Darrell Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁴ Darrell Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁵

Darrell Funderburk married Alma Strickland between 1930 and 1940.^5,6 Darrell Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Alma Strickland.⁶

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. Darrell Funderburk filled out a draft card on 16 Oct 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. He was 5'8" tall, weighed 160, with gray eyes, blonde hair, and ruddy complexion. He was self-employed as a dentist in Moultrie. Mrs. Alma Strickland Funderburk was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.¹

Darrell Funderburk and Alma were living in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, in 1944.⁷ Darrell Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Alma Strickland.⁸

Darrell Funderburk died on 24 Dec 1972 in Colquitt Co., GA, at age 63.^2,9 He was buried in Pinecrest Memory Garden Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.²

     Zita Funderburk was born on 28 Jun 1913 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Funderburk and Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan. Zita Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (her father.)² Zita Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.³

Zita Funderburk married Mitchell Peter Sampson on 19 Nov 1939 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. This was the contemplated date and place of their marriage on their marriage license.⁴ Zita Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁵

Zita Funderburk was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of Mitchell Peter Sampson.⁶ Zita Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (her father.)⁷



This is the great-great-granddaughter of Abel Laney Funderburk, who told me about her father, George Edward, placing markers on the graves of Abel Laney and his wife, Tressie (some long time after their deaths.)

Zita Funderburk died on 26 Jun 1995 in Colquitt Co., GA, at age 81.^8,1 She was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.¹

     Vebert Funderburk was born on 18 Oct 1916 in GA.¹ He was the son of George Edward Funderburk and Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan. Vebert Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (his father.)² Vebert Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.³ Vebert Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁴

Vebert Funderburk died on 1 Jul 1947 at age 30.¹ He was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.¹

     Aldwin G. Funderburk was born on 2 Jul 1904 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of George Edward Funderburk and Tempie F. Faircloth. Aldwin G. Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Iron City, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (his father.)³ Aldwin G. Funderburk was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brinson, Decatur Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk.⁴

Aldwin G. Funderburk married Louise Canipe in Jan 1937. This was the contemplated date of their marriage on their marriage announcement.⁵ Aldwin G. Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Louise Canipe (his wife.)⁶

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. Aldwin G. Funderburk filled out a draft card on 16 Feb 1942 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. He was 5'11" tall, weighed 226, with brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. He was self employed. George Edward Funderburk was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.² Aldwin G. Funderburk was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, with others in the household: Louise Canipe.⁶

Aldwin G. Funderburk died on 7 Dec 1981 in Colquitt Co., GA, at age 77.^7,1 He was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.¹

     Mitchell Peter Sampson was born on 29 Jun 1915 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.^1,2

Mitchell Peter Sampson married Zita Funderburk, daughter of George Edward Funderburk and Rhoda Hester (Ruth) Sullivan, on 19 Nov 1939 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. This was the contemplated date and place of their marriage on their marriage license.³ Mitchell Peter Sampson was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (his father-in-law.)⁴

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. Mitchell Peter Sampson filled out a draft card on 16 Oct 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA. He was 5'7 1/2" tall, weighed 150, with brown eyes, black hair, and dark complexion. He was self-employed at Zita's $.05 and $1.00 Store in Adel, Cook Co., GA. Zita Funderburk was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know his address.²

Mitchell Peter Sampson began military service on 11 Dec 1942.⁵ His military service ended on 20 Jan 1944 when he was dischaged from the Navy.^2,5 He was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, in the household of George Edward Funderburk (his father-in-law.)⁶

Mitchell Peter Sampson died on 31 May 1986 in Thomas Co., GA, at age 70.^1,7 He was buried in Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA.¹