Journal Report

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Generation Five


170. Andrew Jackson⁵ Koontz or Koonts (Sevele⁴ Evans, Catherina?³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Andrew was born 24 Jan., 1836. from Bible record. He married America E. Hedrick 27 Jan., 1859 in NC. Bondsman - Philip Koonts by Bennett Nooe, J.P. Andrew died 17 Sep., 1862 in Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD,. in Civil War.; his first battle. Battle of Sharpsburg. His body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.
1860 US Census, Davidson County, NC, Household #455/461. Name____________Birth Date__Occup. --------------__----------__------- Andrew Koonts __1836________Farmer America ________1840________Dmst. Mary ___________1859_( 9 months old)___[Mary Jane] He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 48th NC Troops, Co. H. Rank - Private. He was killed in the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD, also called the Battle of Antietam. The Roster of NC Troops (1861-1865), states that Private A. J. Koontz "was shoot through the head while bravely advancing on the enemy.".
America E. Hedrick. America was born on 8 Nov 1839. from Bible record. She married Burrell C. Gobble on 24 Apr 1867 in Davidson County, NC,. Bondsman - H. G. Fritts. Witness - Jon. Haines by J. H. Owen, J.P. America died on 2 Aug 1925 at age 85. Her body was interred in Aug 1925 in Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery. She petitioned for the Years Support Allowance 1 Dec., 1862 Term of Court. Andrew Jackson Koonts' half brother, Michael Koonts, became Administrator of Andrew's Estate.
Children of Andrew Jackson⁵ Koontz or Koonts and America E. Hedrick were:

•     503.  i.   Mary Jane Hedrick⁶ Koontz Mary was born on 7 Sep 1859. from Bible record. She married George Washington Foster. 12 children.

171. Catherine Magdalene⁵ Koontz (Sevele⁴ Evans, Catherina?³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Catherine was born on 24 Mar 1837 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. She married Travis? Travers Taylor on 30 Aug 1852 in Davidson County, NC,. Bond date, signed by - J. W. Koons and John Millson. She married Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce on 4 Aug 1865 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Bond date
Moved to Kansas after marriage. Catherine died on 12 May 1911 in LaCygne, Linn County, KS, at age 74. near. Her body was interred in May 1911 in Lane, Linn County, KS. Friends Cemetery, 3 miles east of.
Moved from NC to Butler County, KS on 20 Dec., 1869. She moved to Butler County, KS after the Civil War.
Travis? Travers Taylor. Travis? was born in 1829. Travis? died on 14 Dec 1862 in Petersburg, VA,. in a hospital during the Civil War. His body was interred in Petersburg, VA. Blandwood Blandford? Cemetery. He was in the Civil War, C.S.A, 42nd NC Troops, Co. A. Rank - Private.
Children of Catherine Magdalene⁵ Koontz and Travis? Travers Taylor were as follows:

•       i.   Martha Matilda⁶ Taylor 'Mattie' (Lived in Garnett, KS.). Martha was born on 25 Oct 1853 in Davidson County, NC. She married Will Skeens. She married John McGraw. Martha died. Her body was interred.
  John McGraw. John died. His body was interred. He disappeared during the time of the Alaska Gold Rush. He wrote that he was on his way home but never got there.
  Will Skeens. Will died. His body was interred.


•       ii.   Julia Alice Taylor. Julia was born on 1 Oct 1855 in Davidson County, NC. Julia died in 1871. Her body was interred.


•       iii.   William David Taylor 'Will' (Lived in Hepler, KS.). William was born on 11 Sep 1858. He married Anna Marie Clements. William died on 29 Apr 1937 in Pittsburg, KS, at age 78. His body was interred.
  Anna Marie Clements. Anna died. Her body was interred.


•       iv.   Mary Catherine Taylor. Mary was born on 23 Feb 1861 in Davidson County, NC. She married William Frank Atherton. Mary died in Dexter, KS,. Apr. Her body was interred.
  William Frank Atherton. William died. His body was interred.

Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce. Phillip was born on 11 Sep 1826 in Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Lexington? He married Sevele Scivilla? Magdalena Koontz on 9 Jun 1849 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Bond date. Phillip died on 20 Nov 1889 in Lane, Linn County, KS, at age 63. 20 Nov., 1888? Paola, KS? Near lane, KS. His body was interred in Nov 1889 in Lane, Linn County, KS. Friends/Quaker Cemetery, 3 miles east of. Occupation: Farmer.

In the Aug. term of Court, 1858 the County Court ordered that Philip Koonts be exempt from payment of the Poll tax for 1857 since he was the Drummer in the 88th Regiment of the NC Militia. He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., Company B of the 10th VA Cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart, known as the NC Rangers. Rank - Private. Philip and Catherine left Davidson County, NC and were living in Providence Township, Rowan County, NC on 9 Aug., 1870 for the 1870 US Census.

1870 Census, Providence Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, (David R. Koontz)
Name, age
Koontz, Philip 44 M W Farmer b. abt. 1826
Catherine 34 F W Keeping House b. abt. 1836
Mesheck 18 M W Works on farm b. abt. 1852
Spruce 16 M W " " " b. abt 1854
Mary M. 12 F W " " " b. abt 1858
Cicero B. 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
Andrew J. 8 M W At home b. abt 1862
Virginia 5 F W " " b. abt 1865
Philip H. E. 4 M W " " b. abt 1966
Hilary 2 M W " " b. abt 1868
Taylor, Martha 16 F W Works on farm. b. abt 1854
Taylor, Alice 14 F W " " " b. abt 1856
Taylor , William 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
Taylor, Mary C. 9 F W At home. b. abt 1861
Children with Taylor last name were from Catherine's first marriage to Travis Taylor. Children with Koontz as the last name were from her second marriage to Philip.

Moved from NC to Butler County, KS between 1870 and 1874.

2 APR., 1874.
On 2 Apr., 1874, Philip and Catherine were in Butler County, KS. He died a tragic death when he and another man were removing supportings in a cave which collapsed on him, causing his death.

He lived in Lexington, NC; Augusta, KS; LaCygne, KS; and Paola, KS.
Children of Catherine Magdalene⁵ Koontz and Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce were as follows:

•     504.  i.   Philip Hiram Edward⁶ Koontz 'Hiram' Philip was born on 23 Feb 1866 in Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Old Beulah, near. He married Bertha Ann Stark on 4 Mar 1902.


•     505.  ii.   Hillery Erich Koontz 'Hill' Hillery was born on 28 Jun 1869 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Vern Koontz, #112109.
  
  
  28 Jul., 1869? He married Virginia N. Chadwick 'Vergie' circa 1890.


•       iii.   Lula Belle Koontz. Lula was born on 18 May 1871 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lula died on 18 May 1871.


•       iv.   Minnie Henrietta Koontz (twin). Minnie was born on 16 Jul 1872 in Lane, Linn County, KS. She married Elmer Whisner on 17 Jun 1894. Minnie died. Her body was interred.
  Elmer Whisner. Elmer was born circa 1872. Elmer died. His body was interred.


•       v.   Henry Koontz (twin). Henry was born on 16 Jul 1872. Henry died on 16 Jul 1872. His body was interred in Jul 1872.


•     506.  vi.   Wade Hampton Koontz Wade was born on 20 Feb 1875 in Eldorado, Butler County, KS. He married Eliza Hearn 'Dollie' on 6 Apr 1904.


•     507.  vii.   Harry Clyde Koontz Harry was born on 21 Feb 1880 in KS. on the Long place, 3 miles west of LaCygne.
  
  Date Source: Vern Koontz, #112109. He married Movia Muriel Hurst on 10 Oct 1900 in KS.

172. Mary Albertine⁵ Koontz (Sevele⁴ Evans, Catherina?³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Mary was born on 27 Jan 1841. from gravestone. She married Peter Wesley Bylerly on 30 Sep 1861. Bond date - 3 Oct., 1861. She married Christian Sowers on 6 Aug 1867. Mary died on 19 Jul 1927 at age 86. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jul 1927 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Peter Wesley Bylerly. Peter was born say 1832. Peter died on 18 Sep 1862 in Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD,. killed in the Civil War. His body was interred. Sixth son.


He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., Company H, 48th Regiment, captured in the Battle of Sharpsburg, MD, died the next day, 18 Sep., 1862, of wounds received in the battle or of injuries received while trying to escape from his captors.
There were no children of Mary Albertine⁵ Koontz and Peter Wesley Bylerly.

Christian Sowers. Christian was born on 24 Aug 1846. from gravestone. Christian died on 15 Feb 1914 in Davidson County, NC, at age 67. from gravestone. 15 Dec., 1914? His body was interred in Dec 1914 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Mary Albertine⁵ Koontz and Christian Sowers were as follows:

•     508.  i.   Claudia Magdalena⁶ Sowers married John Link.


•       ii.   Walter Irvin Sowers. Walter was born on 24 Aug 1874. He married Ruth L. Everhart. No children. Walter died on 21 Sep 1951 at age 77. His body was interred.
  He and his wife lived in the homeplace until 1914, when they sold it to Numa Leonard. Walter and Ruth Sowers moved to Lexington, NC where Walter was employed with Grimes Mill.
  Ruth L. Everhart. Ruth was born on 8 Aug 1883. Ruth died on 18 Dec 1960 at age 77. Her body was interred in Dec 1960.

173. Sarah⁵ Koontz or Koonce (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1819 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. She married David William Pickett 16 Jan., 1845. Bond date. Sarah died on 2 Sep 1912 at age 93. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Sep 1912 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
Lived on Cotton Grove Road, Davidson County, NC.


Name reference - Gravestone has Sarah Koonce Pickett..
David William Pickett. David was born 22 Feb., 1820. Date Source: Gravestone. David died 25 Mar., 1899. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in Mar 1899 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery. Occupation: Carriage builder.

Lived on Cotton Grove Road, Davidson County, NC.
Children of Sarah⁵ Koontz or Koonce and David William Pickett all born in Davidson County, NC, were as follows:

•     509.  i.   Anderson William⁶ Pickett 'Bud' married Barbara Alice Turner 'Alice.'


•       ii.   Lula Pickett married W. Lee Harbin. Lula died. Her body was interred.
  W. Lee Harbin. W. died. His body was interred. Lived in Lexington, NC.
  
  
  


•       iii.   David Alexander Pickett. David died in Richmond, Henrico County, VA,. died in the Civil War, age 17 years old. His body was interred.


•       iv.   Alice Pickett married Wade H. Riggan. Alice died. Her body was interred.
  Lived in Raliegh, NC.
  
  
  
  Wade H. Riggan. Wade died. His body was interred.


•       v.   Lula Pickett. Lula died. Her body was interred.


•     510.  vi.   Samantha Jane Pickett Samantha was born on 19 Oct 1847. from gravestone. She married William Frank Koonce.


•       vii.   Francis M. Pickett. Francis was born in 1849. Francis died on 29 Aug 1852. from gravestone. died in infancy, age 2 years, 11 months old. Her body was interred in 1852 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

174. Michael⁵ Koontz 'Mike' (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Michael was born on 23 Aug 1820. He married Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie' on 9 Jan 1843. Bond date. Michael died on 20 Aug 1912 in Arnold, Davidson County, NC, at age 91. at his home. His body was interred in Aug 1912 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 2nd Lieutenant, 66th Regiment, 16th Brigade of Davidson County, NC in the NC Militia.

Occupation: Farmer.

Lived in Arnold, Davidson County, NC.
Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie.' Sophronia was born on 3 Jan 1825. from gravestone. Sophronia died on 7 Jan 1895 at age 70. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jan 1895 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Michael⁵ Koontz 'Mike' and Sophronia Shoaf 'Franey' 'Franie' were as follows:

•       i.   Cornelia Ann⁶ Koontz Cornelia was born on 18 Dec 1843. from gravestone. (see previous).


•       ii.   Mary Ann Koontz or Koonts Mary was born on 26 Sep 1847. She married Davidson R. Temple 'Dave' 'David' on 29 Nov 1874. Ref. - Davidson County Marriage records, page 258. (see # 485.).


•       iii.   Jesse S. Koontz Jesse was born on 25 Aug 1850. from gravestone. He married Agnes F. Wagoner or Wagner. (see # 486.).


•       iv.   David Lorenzo Koontz or Koonts 'Renzy' David was born on 28 Aug 1853. from gravestone. He married Mary Ann Temple on 21 Sep 1876 in Davidson County, NC. (see # 487.).


•       v.   Obediah? Obadiah H. Koontz 'Obe' Obediah? was born 25 May, 1856. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Mary Everhart on 1 Dec 1881 in Davidson County, NC,. from marriage record. By Frank Hanes, J.P., at F. Hanes. Wit.: J. F. Koonts, W. A. Spaugh. (see # 488.).


•       vi.   Mack Michael Engleburton C.? Koontz Mack was born on 1 Jul 1858. He married Lizette Markland. He married Martha J. Michael 'Jenny' on 24 Mar 1881 in Davidson County, NC,. Guardian - P. W. Michael, Wit.: Robert C. Whirlow, Y. L. , from marriage record. By Frank Hanes, J.P., at Reedy Creek. (see previous).


•       vii.   John Franklin Koontz or Koonts John was born on 4 Jan 1862. from gravestone. He married Louvinia Alice Brinkley on 17 Sep 1885 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: C. A. Koonts, D. S. Brinkley, J. E. Link from marriage record. By J. A. Heitman, J.P. at H. Brinkley residence. (see # 489.).


•       viii.   Charles Alexander Koontz 'Charlie' Charles was born on 23 Oct 1864 in Arnold, Davidson County, NC. He married Bessie Lee Heitman on 16 Apr 1889 in Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: W. H. Berrier, D. L. Brinkley from marriage record. By Rev. M. W. Boyles, at bride's father's res. (see # 490.).

175. Nancy Ann⁵ Koontz (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Nancy was born on 1 Jun 1822. from gravestone. She married Alfred Franklin Pickett on 29 Nov 1843. Bond date. Nancy died on 27 Mar 1909 at age 86. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Mar 1909 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Alfred Franklin Pickett. Alfred was born 2 Feb., 1818. Date Source: Gravestone. Alfred died 21 Mar., 1909. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in Mar 1909 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Nancy Ann⁵ Koontz and Alfred Franklin Pickett were as follows:

•     511.  i.   Sarah Elizabeth⁶ Pickett 'Sallie' Sarah was born on 7 Jul 1852. from gravestone. She married John Franklin Lindley Tussey on 21 Sep 1873.


•     512.  ii.   Yancy Livingston Pickett 'Dick' Yancy was born 10 May, 1858. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Margaret Frances Michael 'Meg' say 1879.

176. Christena Christina?⁵ Koontz (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Christena was born on 24 Apr 1824. 1825? She married David Gobble say 1849. Christena died. Her body was interred.
Moved from NC to IN c.1860's.



David Gobble. David was born 1 Sep., 1828. David died. His body was interred. Moved from NC to IN c.1860's.
Children of Christena Christina?⁵ Koontz and David Gobble were:

•     513.  i.   Candace Micletta⁶ Gobble married Nathaniel Evans.

177. Sevele Scivilla? Magdalena⁵ Koontz (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Sevele was born on 6 May 1827 in Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. She married Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce on 9 Jun 1849 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Bond date. Sevele died on 10 Feb 1865 in Davidson County, NC, at age 37. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred in Feb 1865 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Gravestone has Scivvilla.



Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce. Phillip was born on 11 Sep 1826 in Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Lexington? He married Catherine Magdalene Koontz on 4 Aug 1865 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Bond date
Moved to Kansas after marriage. Phillip died on 20 Nov 1889 in Lane, Linn County, KS, at age 63. 20 Nov., 1888? Paola, KS? Near lane, KS. His body was interred in Nov 1889 in Lane, Linn County, KS. Friends/Quaker Cemetery, 3 miles east of. Occupation: Farmer.

In the Aug. term of Court, 1858 the County Court ordered that Philip Koonts be exempt from payment of the Poll tax for 1857 since he was the Drummer in the 88th Regiment of the NC Militia. He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., Company B of the 10th VA Cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart, known as the NC Rangers. Rank - Private. Philip and Catherine left Davidson County, NC and were living in Providence Township, Rowan County, NC on 9 Aug., 1870 for the 1870 US Census.

1870 Census, Providence Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, (David R. Koontz)
Name, age
Koontz, Philip 44 M W Farmer b. abt. 1826
Catherine 34 F W Keeping House b. abt. 1836
Mesheck 18 M W Works on farm b. abt. 1852
Spruce 16 M W " " " b. abt 1854
Mary M. 12 F W " " " b. abt 1858
Cicero B. 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
Andrew J. 8 M W At home b. abt 1862
Virginia 5 F W " " b. abt 1865
Philip H. E. 4 M W " " b. abt 1966
Hilary 2 M W " " b. abt 1868
Taylor, Martha 16 F W Works on farm. b. abt 1854
Taylor, Alice 14 F W " " " b. abt 1856
Taylor , William 11 M W " " " b. abt 1859
Taylor, Mary C. 9 F W At home. b. abt 1861
Children with Taylor last name were from Catherine's first marriage to Travis Taylor. Children with Koontz as the last name were from her second marriage to Philip.

Moved from NC to Butler County, KS between 1870 and 1874.

2 APR., 1874.
On 2 Apr., 1874, Philip and Catherine were in Butler County, KS. He died a tragic death when he and another man were removing supportings in a cave which collapsed on him, causing his death.

He lived in Lexington, NC; Augusta, KS; LaCygne, KS; and Paola, KS.
Children of Sevele Scivilla? Magdalena⁵ Koontz and Phillip Hiram Koontz or Koonce were as follows:

•       i.   Sylvester⁶ Koontz. Sylvester was born circa 1851 in Davidson County, NC. Sylvester died. His body was interred.


•     514.  ii.   Mesheck? Meshack Koontz 'Jack' Mesheck? was born on 30 Apr 1852 in Davidson County, NC. He married Sarah Anna McMahon 'Anna' on 27 Jun 1888.


•       iii.   Spruce Koontz. Spruce was born on 17 May 1854 in Davidson County, NC. He married Lulu Gibson. Spruce died on 28 Feb 1914 at age 59. His body was interred in 1914.
  Lulu Gibson. Lulu died. Her body was interred.


•     515.  iv.   Mary Mozella Koontz Mary was born on 15 Oct 1857 in Davidson County, NC. She married Will Atherton.


•     516.  v.   Cicero Baxter Koontz Cicero was born 20 Dec, 1859 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC. He married Nancy Jane Rice 'Rosa?' 'Rosie' on 20 Dec 1886 in Mound Township, Miami County, KS.


•       vi.   Andrew Jackson Koontz (He was in the Civil War, CSA, 10 Bn. NC Hv. Arty.). Andrew was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Davidson County, NC. Andrew died in Columbus, Cherokee County, KS. His body was interred.


•       vii.   Virginia Lee Koontz. Virginia was born on 1 Nov 1864. Virginia died circa 1880. Her body was interred in Cadmus, KS.

178. Emanuel S.⁵ Koontz or Koonts (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Emanuel was born on 13 Apr 1830. He married Margaret Minerva Grubb on 7 Jan 1854. Bond date. Emanuel died on 7 May 1907 at age 77. His body was interred in May 1907 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Left his family about 1899 and lived in Brushy Mountains, Wilkes Co, NC


Name reference - Marriage record of his son David Koonts has son of E. S. Koonts. He and his family lived in the Boone Township, Davidson County, NC, in 1870.
Margaret Minerva Grubb. Margaret was born on 18 Sep 1829. She was baptized in NC on 8 Nov 1852. Religion:. by Pastor L. C. Groseclose. Margaret died. Her body was interred in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
Children of Emanuel S.⁵ Koontz or Koonts and Margaret Minerva Grubb were as follows:

•     517.  i.   David Columbus⁶ Koontz 'Columbus' David was born 12 Jun., 1856. He married Americus Ann Kesler 'America' 4 Oct., 1886 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: B. M. Koonce, Benton Swift, J. B. Smith from marriage record. By R. F. Wilson, J.P.


•     518.  ii.   Newberry Whitson Koonce or Koontz 'Newton' Newberry was born on 17 Apr 1857 in Davidson County, NC. Jubilee. He married Annie Elizabeth Garner on 25 Apr 1887 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. Wit.: F. M. Thompson, W. L. Reed, H. D. Hedrick from marriage record. By Bennett Nooe, J.P.


•       iii.   Virginia Hazeltine Koontz 'Hazeltine.' Virginia was born on 18 Jun 1858. She married N. W. Lookinbee. Virginia died on 16 Oct 1937 at age 79. Her body was interred in Oct 1937 in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Lookinbee Cemetery.
  N. W. Lookinbee. N. died. His body was interred in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Lookinbee Cemetery.


•       iv.   Bryan Mock Koontz. Bryan was born on 17 May 1861. He married Mollie H. Burton. Bryan died on 27 Nov 1937 at age 76. His body was interred in 1937 in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
  Mollie H. Burton. Mollie died. Her body was interred in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.


•       v.   Franklin Koontz. Franklin was born circa 1863. age 7 in 1870 census. Franklin died. His body was interred.


•       vi.   Liberty Cicero Koontz. Liberty was born on 4 Jul 1865. He married Allie Frances Gobble. Liberty died on 14 Aug 1931 at age 66. His body was interred in Aug 1931 in Rowan County, NC. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
  Allie Frances Gobble. Allie died. Her body was interred in Rowan County, NC. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.

179. Jesse S.⁵ Koontz or Koonce (Sevele⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Jesse was born on 6 Feb 1833 in Davidson County, NC. He married Lutitia Letitia? Luticia? Gobble on 18 Jan 1854 in Davidson County, NC,. Bond date. By Alfred Hargrave, J.P., wit.: Absolom (X) Koontz. Jesse died on 10 Jan 1865 in Davidson County, NC, at age 31. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1865 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., as a 1st Lt. in the 66th Regiment, 16th Brigade of Davidson County, NC in the NC Militia - 26 Nov., 1862 with his brother Michael.
Lutitia Letitia? Luticia? Gobble. Lutitia was born on 24 Dec 1833 in Davidson County, NC. She married J. W. Freeman on 23 Nov 1865. Lutitia died on 7 Sep 1890 at age 56. Her body was interred in Sep 1890 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Children of Jesse S.⁵ Koontz or Koonce and Lutitia Letitia? Luticia? Gobble were as follows:

•       i.   ?⁶ Koontz. ? died.


•       ii.   Flora Josephine Koontz. Flora died.


•       iii.   Flora Koontz. Flora was born in 1857. Flora died. Her body was interred.


•     519.  iv.   Joycie Lugene Koontz Joycie was born on 31 Jul 1859. She married Fergusan Franklin Walker "Ferg" 3 Jun., 1880 in Davie County, NC.


•       v.   Matrona Roxann Koontz. Matrona died.


•       vi.   Jessie Letitia Koontz. Jessie died.

180. Michael⁵ Evans (Christiana⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Michael was born on 2 Sep 1831 in Davidson County, NC. He married Elizabeth Spraker in Bartholomew County, IN. He married Mariah Rominger on 31 Aug 1854 in Bartholomew County, IN. Michael died. His body was interred.
Elizabeth Spraker. Elizabeth was born in 1834 in Wythe County, VA. Elizabeth died in 1923 in KS. Her body was interred.
Children of Michael⁵ Evans and Elizabeth Spraker were as follows:

•       i.   Wesley⁶ Evans married Rose ?. 6 children. Wesley died. His body was interred.
  Rose ? Rose died. Her body was interred.


•       ii.   Charles Evans. Charles died. His body was interred.


•     520.  iii.   Lillie Evans married ? Todd.


•       iv.   Artie Evans married ? Elliott. 4 children. Artie died. Her body was interred.
  ? Elliott. ? died. His body was interred.


•       v.   Nora Evans married ? McGreer. Nora died. Her body was interred.
  ? McGreer. ? died. His body was interred.


•     521.  vi.   Will Evans Will was born circa 1875. He married Maude ?

Mariah Rominger. Mariah died. Her body was interred.
Children of Michael⁵ Evans and Mariah Rominger were as follows:

•       i.   Felix N.⁶ Evans married Emma ?. 4 children. Felix died before 1929. His body was interred.
  Emma ? Emma died. Her body was interred.


•     522.  ii.   Anna C. Evans married ? Wilson.


•       iii.   Clara C. Evans married Bart Bell. 5 children. Clara died. Her body was interred.
  Bart Bell. Bart died. His body was interred.


•       iv.   Mary Evans married ? Golding. 3 children. Mary died. Her body was interred.
  ? Golding. ? died. His body was interred.

181. Catherine⁵ Evans (Christiana⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Catherine was born on 19 Jan 1833 in Davidson County, NC. She married Jonas Spraker on 17 Dec 1855 in Bartholomew County, IN. Catherine died on 27 Apr 1897 in Clark County, IL, at age 64. Her body was interred in 1897 in Clark County, IL. Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Jonas Spraker. Jonas was born on 22 Mar 1834 in Wythe County, VA. Jonas died on 23 Sep 1901 in Clark County, IL, at age 67. His body was interred in Sep 1901 in Clark County, IL. Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Children of Catherine⁵ Evans and Jonas Spraker all born in Clark County, IL, were as follows:

•       i.   Michael Amos⁶ Spraker. Michael was born on 22 Nov 1856. Michael died on 12 Jan 1857. His body was interred in Jan 1857 in Clark County, IL. Wesley Chapel Cemetery.


•     523.  ii.   John C. Spraker John was born on 26 Feb 1858. He married Emily J. Sneed in 1879. He married Mary J. Nave on 16 Dec 1883.


•     524.  iii.   Pherabe Christina Spraker Pherabe was born on 18 Jan 1861. She married Joshua Boran Pendleton on 8 Mar 1888 in Clark County, IL.


•     525.  iv.   George Spraker George was born on 7 Aug 1863. He married Arzela Jones on 4 Oct 1884 in Martinsville, Clark County, IL.


•     526.  v.   Anna Catherine Spraker Anna was born on 1 Feb 1870. She married Evert Ernest Slusser or Schlosser on 27 Oct 1889.

182. Franey⁵ Evans (Christiana⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Franey was born on 18 Sep 1834 in Davidson County, NC. She married James Fitchpatrick in Bartholomew County, IN. Franey died. Her body was interred.
James Fitchpatrick. James died. His body was interred.
Children of Franey⁵ Evans and James Fitchpatrick were as follows:

•       i.   Sherman⁶ Fitchpatrick. Sherman was born in Hope, Bartholomew Co., IN. Sherman died. His body was interred.


•       ii.   Mary Fitchpatrick. Mary was born in Bartholomew County, IN. She married ? Wright. Mary died. Her body was interred.
  ? Wright. ? died. His body was interred.


•       iii.   Bart Fitchpatrick. Bart was born in Bartholomew County, IN. Bart died. His body was interred.


•       iv.   John Fitchpatrick. John died before 1929 in Bartholomew County, IN. His body was interred.

183. Nathaniel⁵ Evans (Christiana⁴ Sowers, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Nathaniel was born on 10 Apr 1836 in Davidson County, NC. He married Candace Micletta Gobble. Nathaniel died in Jul 1887 in Clark County, IL, at age 51. His body was interred in 1887 in Clark County, IL. Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Candace Micletta Gobble. Candace died. Her body was interred.
Children of Nathaniel⁵ Evans and Candace Micletta Gobble were as follows:

•       i.   Ezra⁶ Evans. Ezra died. died young. Her body was interred.


•       ii.   ? Evans. ? died. died in infancy. His body was interred.


•     527.  iii.   Cora Evans married ? Black.


•       iv.   Tessie Evans married ? Fletcher. Tessie died. Her body was interred.
  ? Fletcher. ? died. His body was interred.

184. Edmund Lafayette⁵ Sowers 'Fate' (John⁴, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Edmund was born in 1831 in Davidson County, NC. He married Nancy Ann Byerly on 13 Jun 1855. Edmund died on 17 May 1864 in Spotsylvania, VA,. Spotsylvania Courthouse during the Civil War of disease.
8 AUG., 1862. He served in the Civil War, C.S.A., enlisting 8 Aug., 1862 at the age of 31 in the Co. H, 48th Regiment of the NC Infantry at Petersburg, VA. Reported present or accounted for on surviving company muster rolls for the period from Sep., 1862, through Apr., 1864. Rank - Private.
Nancy Ann Byerly. Nancy was born say 1835. She married R. B. Gentle after 1864. Nancy died. Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Reeds Methodist Church Cemetery.
Children of Edmund Lafayette⁵ Sowers 'Fate' and Nancy Ann Byerly were as follows:

•       i.   Emma⁶ Sowers. Emma died. Her body was interred.
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•     528.  ii.   Arminda Sowers married John O. Pickett. She married George Bates.

185. Jacob⁵ Sowers (John⁴, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Jacob was born on 24 Feb 1835. 24 Feb., 1834? 4 Mar., 1834? He married Amanda Leonard 'Mandy' 19 Aug., 1856. 18 Aug., 1856? Jacob died on 15 Jan 1909 in Davidson County, NC, at age 73. from gravestone. His body was interred in Jan 1909 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., 42nd NC Troops, Co. I. Rank - Private. They lived on Arnold Road, just north of the Conrad Sowers Road, in Davidson County, NC.
Amanda Leonard 'Mandy.' Amanda was born 19 Mar., 1834 in Davidson County, NC. from gravestone. Amanda died 7 Jun., 1906 in Davidson County, NC,. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1906 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Jacob⁵ Sowers and Amanda Leonard 'Mandy' were as follows:

•     529.  i.   Galena Frances⁶ Sowers Galena was born on 10 May 1861. from gravestone. She married John Hanson Leonard say 1883.


•     530.  ii.   Elizabeth Jane Sowers 'Betty' Elizabeth was born 12 Aug., 1863. from gravestone. She married Samuel A. Sink 'Sam' 7 Nov., 1884 in Davidson County, NC.


•     531.  iii.   Martin Luther Sowers Martin was born 4 Nov., 1867 in Arnold, Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Mary Lola Wagner or Wagoner 'Lola' 4 Nov., 1891.


•     532.  iv.   John Raymond Sowers John was born 4 Oct., 1874. He married Winnie Temple circa 1898.


•     533.  v.   David Franklin Sowers David was born on 17 Aug 1879. He married Clora Chloe? Isabelle Hege.

186. Felix⁵ Sowers (John⁴, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Felix was born on 11 May 1837. from gravestone. He married Susannah Pickett 'Susan' on 31 Jul 1865. He married Susan Todd after 1872. No children. Felix died on 10 Nov 1896 in Davidson County, NC, at age 59. from gravestone. His body was interred in Nov 1896 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A., enlisting in Co. I, 42nd Regiment, NC Infantry on 3 Mar., 1862, at the age of 25. He served until Oct., 1864. Rank - Private.
Susannah Pickett 'Susan.' Susannah was born on 19 Nov 1837. Susannah died on 14 Apr 1883 at age 45. Her body was interred in Apr 1883 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Felix⁵ Sowers and Susannah Pickett 'Susan' were as follows:

•     534.  i.   Henry⁶ Sowers Henry was born say 1866. He married Ida Victoria Brinkley.


•     535.  ii.   Eliza Sarah Sowers Eliza was born on 30 Dec 1868. She married David Hamilton Koontz on 13 Feb 1889.


•     536.  iii.   Sarah Sowers Sarah was born say 1870. She married Edward Lewis Berrier.


•     537.  iv.   Michael Sowers Michael was born say 1872. He married Ida Moseley.


•     538.  v.   Annie Sowers Annie was born say 1874. She married William Weaver.

Susan Todd. Susan was born on 22 Nov 1839. Susan died on 31 Dec 1927 at age 88. Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
There were no children of Felix⁵ Sowers and Susan Todd.

187. Elizabeth⁵ Sowers 'Bettie' (John⁴, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Elizabeth was born in 1842. She married James W. Crenshaw 'Jim' on 30 Aug 1877. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.
? ? ? died. His body was interred.
Children of Elizabeth⁵ Sowers 'Bettie' and ? ? were:

•       i.   Cornelia Ann⁶ Sowers 'Nellie.' Cornelia was born circa 1867. Cornelia died. Her body was interred.

James W. Crenshaw 'Jim.' James died. His body was interred.
There were no children of Elizabeth⁵ Sowers 'Bettie' and James W. Crenshaw 'Jim'.

188. Christian⁵ Sowers (John⁴, Maria³ Sink, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Christian was born on 24 Aug 1846. from gravestone. He married Mary Albertine Koontz on 6 Aug 1867. Christian died on 15 Feb 1914 in Davidson County, NC, at age 67. from gravestone. 15 Dec., 1914? His body was interred in Dec 1914 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Mary Albertine Koontz. Mary was born on 27 Jan 1841. from gravestone. She married Peter Wesley Bylerly on 30 Sep 1861. Bond date - 3 Oct., 1861. Mary died on 19 Jul 1927 at age 86. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jul 1927 in Davidson County, NC. Beulah Reformed United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.
Children of Christian⁵ Sowers and Mary Albertine Koontz were as follows:

•       i.   Claudia Magdalena⁶ Sowers married John Link. (see # 508.).


•       ii.   Walter Irvin Sowers Walter was born on 24 Aug 1874. He married Ruth L. Everhart. No children. (see previous).

189. John Peter⁵ Grimes (Mary⁴ Sink, Johannes³, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). John was born 22 Oct., 1822 in Parke County, IN. 17 Oct., 1822 in Davidson County, NC? He married Abigail Hart 2 Sep., 1847. John died 5 Jun., 1897 in Sigourney, Keokuk County, IA. His body was interred.
Abigail Hart. Abigail died.
Children of John Peter⁵ Grimes and Abigail Hart were as follows:

•       i.   Mary Margaret⁶ Grimes. Mary was born say 1848. Mary died.


•       ii.   Martha Ann Grimes. Martha was born say 1850. Martha died.


•       iii.   John Alf Grimes. John was born say 1852. John died.


•       iv.   Louisa A. Grimes. Louisa was born say 1854. Louisa died.


•       v.   Elizabeth Jane Grimes. Elizabeth was born say 1856. Elizabeth died.


•       vi.   William Harrison Grimes. William was born say 1858. William died.


•       vii.   Alice Florence Grimes. Alice was born say 1860. Alice died.


•       viii.   Amanda Matilda Grimes. Amanda was born say 1862. Amanda died.


•       ix.   Emanuel J. Grimes. Emanuel was born say 1864. Emanuel died.


•       x.   George Harvey Grimes. George was born say 1866. George died.


•       xi.   Solomon Jonas Grimes. Solomon was born say 1868. Solomon died.


•       xii.   Marion Francis Grimes. Marion was born say 1870. Marion died.


•       xiii.   Sarah Ellen Grimes. Sarah was born say 1872. Sarah died.


•       xiv.   America Magdalena Grimes. America was born say 1874. America died.

190. Lewis Harrison⁵ Grimes (Mary⁴ Sink, Johannes³, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Lewis was born 3 May, 1828 in Parke County, IN. He married Manda? Amanda E. Boyd 20 Apr., 1854 in Putnam County, IN. Lewis died. His body was interred.
Manda? Amanda E. Boyd. Manda? was born say 1828. Manda? died.
Children of Lewis Harrison⁵ Grimes and Manda? Amanda E. Boyd were as follows:

•     539.  i.   John Wesley⁶ Grimes John was born say 1855. He married Alice Bamford.


•       ii.   Thomas F. Grimes. Thomas was born say 1857. Thomas died.


•       iii.   George Grimes. George was born say 1859. George died. His body was interred.


•       iv.   Andrew J. Grimes. Andrew was born say 1861. Andrew died.


•       v.   Lucy A. Grimes. Lucy was born say 1863. Lucy died.


•       vi.   Samuel Grimes. Samuel was born say 1865. Samuel died. His body was interred.

191. Emanuel Jackson⁵ Grimes (Mary⁴ Sink, Johannes³, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Emanuel was born on 9 Sep 1832 in Parke County, IN. He married Ellen Tippin. Emanuel died. His body was interred.
Jackson Manuel?
Ellen Tippin. Ellen died.
Children of Emanuel Jackson⁵ Grimes and Ellen Tippin were as follows:

•       i.   Malissa⁶ Grimes. Malissa died.


•       ii.   William T. Grimes. William died.


•       iii.   Eliza B. Grimes. Eliza died.


•       iv.   Marion F. Grimes. Marion died.

192. Joseph A.⁵ Sink (Adam⁴, Johannes³, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). Joseph was born in 1827 in Davidson County, NC. He married Mary Ann Hedrick 12 Aug., 1851. He married Isabella Conrad say 1859. No children. Joseph died 11 Dec., 1864 in Richmond, Henrico County, VA,. In the Civil War he died in General Hospital, Camp Winder, Richmond, VA. His body was interred in Richmond, Henrico County, VA.
1850 Census, Davidson County, NC lists Joseph Sink as 23 years old.
He served n Company A, 13th Regiment, CSA, in the Civil War. Company muster roll shows that he enlisted at Camp Holmes, NC on 28 Feb., 1864.
He was wounded on 5 May, 1864. He re-joined his group in Jul., 1864.
Mary Ann Hedrick. Mary was born in 1833. Mary died on 29 May 1857. from gravestone. Her body was interred in 1857 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of Joseph A.⁵ Sink and Mary Ann Hedrick were as follows:

•     540.  i.   Cornelia Fostine⁶ Sink Cornelia was born 29 Sep., 1852. She married Daniel Monroe Michael 21 May, 1871 in Davidson County, NC.


•     541.  ii.   John Franklin Sink John was born 12 Apr., 1855. from gravestone. He married Mary Elizabeth Hedrick 'Betty' 11 Dec., 1880.


•     542.  iii.   Mary Ann Josephine Sink Mary was born 27 Feb., 1857. from gravestone. She married Jacob Lindsay Sink 29 Apr., 1876 in Davidson County, NC.

Isabella Conrad married James J. Sullivan on 5 Feb 1872. Isabella died. Her body was interred.
There were no children of Joseph A.⁵ Sink and Isabella Conrad.

193. William⁵ Sink (Adam⁴, Johannes³, Johannes², Jacob¹ Zinck). William was born 27 Aug., 1829. He married Alunda Darr say 1858. William died 4 May, 1892. from gravestone. His body was interred May, 1892 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Alunda Darr. Alunda was born in 1836. Alunda died on 18 Jun 1889. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Jun 1889 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Children of William⁵ Sink and Alunda Darr were as follows:

•     543.  i.   Mollie? Molly⁶ Sink Mollie? was born on 19 Apr 1859. She married William Robertson Green on 17 Jan 1887.


•       ii.   Julia A. Sink. Julia was born on 26 May 1860. from gravestone. She married Moses P. Hedrick on 7 Feb 1894. No children. Julia died on 24 Apr 1917 at age 56. from gravestone. Her body was interred in Apr 1917 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery.
  Moses P. Hedrick. Moses was born on 30 Apr 1852. from gravestone. Moses died on 23 Dec 1921 at age 69. from gravestone. His body was interred in 1921 in Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery.


•     544.  iii.   Jason Killian Sink 'Kelly' Jason was born on 11 May 1861. from gravestone. He married Mattie Evans on 25 Nov 1891.


•     545.  iv.   Isabelle Sink 'Belle' Isabelle was born on 20 Aug