Journal Report

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Generation Five


48. Fannie Florence⁵ Long (John⁴, Jacob³, Jacob², John¹). Fannie was born on 24 Feb 1866 at Rowan County, NC. She married Luther Columbus Sowers 'Lum' on 1 Feb 1883. Fannie died on 30 Apr 1951 at age 85. Her body was interred in 1951 at Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
She resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census. She resided in 1930 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1930 Census.

Death Certificate.
Luther Columbus Sowers 'Lum.' Luther was born on 14 Feb 1858 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. Luther died on 26 Feb 1940 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 82. Route 5. His body was interred in 1940 at Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Occupation: Farmer. He resided in 1860 at Davidson County, NC. 1860 Census, living with parents. He resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census, Head of family. He resided in 1930 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1930 Census, Head of Family.
Children of Fannie Florence⁵ Long and Luther Columbus Sowers 'Lum' were as follows:

• +  52  i.   Grace Mae May?⁶ Sowers Grace was born on 11 Apr 1884 at Davidson County, NC. She married Dr. James Edwin Cathell on 25 Nov 1903 at Davidson County, NC. Grace died in 1969. Her body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Family plot at Sandy Creek.


•     53  ii.   John Philip Sowers 'Phil.' John was born on 28 Feb 1886 at Davidson County, NC. John died in 1942. His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek Cemetery.
  No marriage.
  Occupation: Shop Foreman for Southern RR. He resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census, living with parents. He resided at Greensboro, Guilford County, NC.


• +  54  iii.   Robert Gray Sowers , Sr. Robert was born on 23 Nov 1887 at Davidson County, NC. He married Mary Ann Williams on 8 Jul 1915. Robert died on 27 Mar 1926 at Rowan County, NC, at age 38. His body was interred in 1926 at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek Cemetery.


• +  55  iv.   James Columbus Sowers 'Crack' James was born on 25 Sep 1889 at Davidson County, NC. He married Helen Craver on 25 Nov 1920. James died on 4 Oct 1975 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 86. His body was interred at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek.


•     56  v.   Charles Guy Sowers 'Charlie.' Charles was born on 6 Apr 1892 at Davidson County, NC. Charles died on 9 Jun 1892 at Davidson County, NC. 9 Jun 1893? His body was interred in Jun 1892.


•     57  vi.   Dr. Jacob Long Sowers 'Jake.' Jacob was born on 22 Jan 1894 at NC. He married Elizabeth Travis 'Betty' in 1921 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Jacob died on 1 May 1932 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 38. in a car accident. His body was interred in May 1932 at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek Cemetery.
  He resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census, living with parents.
  Elizabeth Travis 'Betty.' Elizabeth was born on 27 Nov 1895 at Helena, MT. Elizabeth died on 27 Mar 1933 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 37. Her body was interred. Graduated from the School of Nursing, Univ. of MD.


•     58  vii.   Dr. Roy Gerrod Sowers , Sr. 'Ben.' Roy was born on 10 May 1896 at Davidson County, NC. He married Evelyn Bozeman Bazemore? on 30 Jun 1923. He married Gertrude Irwin on 9 Jun 1951. Roy died on 5 Mar 1983 at Sanford, NC, at age 86. His body was interred in 1983 at Davidson County, NC. Family plot, Sandy Creek.
  Worked in Sanford, NC.
  Occupation: MD. He resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census, living with parents. Roy graduated at MD. Institution:. University of Maryland.
  Evelyn Bozeman Bazemore? Evelyn was born on 25 Feb 1900 at Bertie County, NC. Evelyn died on 14 Jan 1950 at Sanford, NC, at age 49. Her body was interred in 1950.
  Gertrude Irwin. Gertrude was born on 21 May 1901. Gertrude died on 28 Dec 1989 at age 88.


•     59  viii.   Dr. Wade Andrews Sowers 'Andrew.' Wade was born on 29 Apr 1899 at Davidson County, NC. He married Lena Maye? Mae Beck on 26 Aug 1924. Wade died. His body was interred.
  Graduated from the Medical College of Virginia.
  Occupation: Dentist. He resided in 1900 at Boone, Davidson County, NC. 1900 Census, living with parents.
  Lena Maye? Mae Beck. Lena was born on 1 Dec 1901 at Davidson County, NC. Lena died on 4 Mar 1962 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 60. Her body was interred in 1962.


•     60  ix.   Norine Maxine Sowers. Norine was born on 23 Sep 1905 at Davidson County, NC. Norine died on 27 Jan 1940 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 34. Her body was interred in 1940 at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek Cemetery.
  No marriage.
  Occupation: Teacher.


•     61  x.   Verner Sowers. Verner was born on 21 May 1907 at Davidson County, NC. Verner died on 21 May 1907 at Davidson County, NC. His body was interred in May 1907 at Davidson County, NC. Sowers plot, Sandy Creek Cemetery.

49. John Robert⁵ Long (John⁴, Jacob³, Jacob², John¹). John was born 30 Oct., 1868 at Rowan County, NC. He married Mary Jane Reid say 1899. John died 3 Nov., 1953. His body was interred.
Mary Jane Reid. Mary was born on 6 Aug 1872 at Rowan County, NC. Mary died on 13 Apr 1955 at age 82. Her body was interred in Apr 1955.
Children of John Robert⁵ Long and Mary Jane Reid were:

• +  62  i.   Phare Thomas⁶ Long Phare was born 19 Jun., 1900 at Rowan County, NC. He married Ellen Mae Cross say 1921. Phare died 18 Jan., 1975 at Rome, GA.

50. William Henry⁵ Smith 'Henry' (Amanda⁴ Long, Jacob³, Jacob², John¹). William was born on 8 Nov 1853 at Davidson County, NC. He married Sarah Jane Jones on 30 May 1880 at Davidson County, NC. William died on 3 Nov 1921 at Davidson County, NC, at age 67. His body was interred in Nov 1921 at Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
Sarah Jane Jones. Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1864 at Davidson County, NC. Sarah died on 24 Dec 1927 at Davidson County, NC, at age 63. Her body was interred at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
Children of William Henry⁵ Smith 'Henry' and Sarah Jane Jones were as follows:

• +  63  i.   Sadie Lee⁶ Smith Sadie was born on 1 Jan 1887. She married James Walter Trantham on 6 Dec 1905. Sadie died on 11 Apr 1972 at Reidsville, NC, at age 85. Rockingham County. Her body was interred in Apr 1972 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.


•     64  ii.   Pearl Smith. Pearl was born on 7 Dec 1888 at Davidson County, NC. She married John Wilson Crook. She married H. Harvey McCarn. Pearl died on 9 Jun 1980 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 91. Her body was interred at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
  H. Harvey McCarn. H. was born on 20 Nov 1883. H. died on 16 Nov 1908 at age 24. His body was interred in Nov 1908 at Southmont, Davidson County, NC. Stoner's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
  John Wilson Crook. John died. His body was interred.


•     65  iii.   Mamie Geneva Smith. Mamie was born on 24 Feb 1893 at Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married Henry Clay Trantham 'Bud' on 26 Dec 1909 at Davidson County, NC. Mamie died on 15 Sep 1984 at age 91. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1984 at Cotton Grove, Davidson County, NC. Cotton Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
  Mamie Lee?
  Henry Clay Trantham 'Bud.' Henry was born on 10 Sep 1888 at Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Henry died on 4 Jun 1973 at Davidson County, NC, at age 84. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jun 1973 at Cotton Grove, Davidson County, NC. Cotton Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

51. Burnetta Bernetta?⁵ Smith 'Nettie' (Amanda⁴ Long, Jacob³, Jacob², John¹). Burnetta was born on 19 Feb 1857 at Davidson County, NC. She married Lindsey Lindsay? Adderton Smith. Burnetta died on 7 Nov 1940 at age 83. Her body was interred in Nov 1940 at Davidson County, NC. Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lindsey Lindsay? Adderton Smith. Lindsey was born on 4 Mar 1853 at Davidson County, NC. 4 May, 1855? 4 Mar., 1855. Lindsey died on 23 Mar 1931 at age 78. His body was interred in 1931 at Davidson County, NC. Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery. 7th child.
Children of Burnetta Bernetta?⁵ Smith 'Nettie' and Lindsey Lindsay? Adderton Smith were as follows:

•     66  i.   Nannie Leroy⁶ Smith. Nannie died on 18 May 1882. Her body was interred.


•     67  ii.   Willie Lovelace Smith. Willie was born on 10 Mar 1878 at Davidson County, NC. He married Ester Victoria Sharpe 'Ettie' 24 Oct., 1901 at Davidson County, NC. Willie died on 29 Oct 1945 at age 67. His body was interred.
  Ester Victoria Sharpe 'Ettie.' Ester was born 5 Aug., 1881. Ester died 5 Aug., 1972. Her body was interred.


•     68  iii.   Lillie Idell Smith. Lillie was born on 18 Jul 1880 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. She married W. H. Smith. Lillie died on 7 Jul 1966 at age 85. Her body was interred.
  W. H. Smith. W. died. His body was interred.


•     69  iv.   Robert Ernest Smith. Robert was born on 15 Sep 1882. Robert died on 30 Oct 1955 at age 73. His body was interred.


•     70  v.   Lindsay Edward Smith. Lindsay was born on 26 Feb 1890. Lindsay died on 30 Apr 1905 at age 15. His body was interred.


•     71  vi.   Myrtle Smith. Myrtle was born on 22 Mar 1892. She married W. S. Phibbs. Myrtle died on 26 Apr 1935 at age 43. Her body was interred.
  W. S. Phibbs. W. died. His body was interred.


•     72  vii.   Carrie Smith. Carrie was born on 24 Aug 1894. Carrie died on 17 Mar 1920 at age 25. Her body was interred.


•     73  viii.   Bessie Adderton Smith. Bessie was born on 12 Jan 1897. She married ? Cole. Bessie died. Her body was interred.
  ? Cole. ? died. His body was interred.

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