Journal Report



Generation Six



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Map of John Norment Regan's house in Robeson County, NC.


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Map of John Norment Regan's house, Robeson County, NC.


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC


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Gravestone footstone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC


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Lat - 34°55'39.99"N, Long - 78°56'36.53"W

48. John Norment6 Regan (Daniel5, Susan4, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). John was born on 18 Dec 1859 at Robeson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey on 22 Dec 1887 at Robeson County, NC. John died on 25 Jul 1932 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 72. Died in Lumberton Hospital. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in 1932 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95.
1900.
B. Freeman, Editor. 1900 Directory of Robeson County, NC, Printer, Lumberton, NC. Page 101. The Directory contained the following information: A J. N. Regan is listed as a farmer in Townsend, NC.

Called 'Honest.' He resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. 1870 census. He resided in 1900 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. 1900 census. He resided in 1910 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1910 census - Name is listed as John N. Ragan.

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Letter from Phereba to her brother Joseph Humphrey of Point, TX. Picture Source: Joe Wesley Humphrey.


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Picture Source: Joe Wesley Humphrey.


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC.


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC.

Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey. Phereba was born on 26 Apr 1860 at Robeson County, NC. Saddletree Farm. Date Source: Gravestone. Phereba died on 5 Apr 1911 at Robeson County, NC, at age 50. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred in Apr 1911 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Buried beside parents on farm - moved to Oak Ridge beside John Norment. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95. Letter -
Saddletree Feb 2nd 1879
      Dear brother [,]
It is with pleasure that I attempt to write to you again it has been 4 or 5 months since I wrote to you last during which time I have been very sickly a part of the time but I think that I have almost recovered now. Aunt Margaret Carmichael was very ill when we last heard from her but she was improving slowly. O. H. [??] and J. J. E.? visited us this winter. I have been to a wedding since I wrote to you had a lively time well I enjoyed my self, finely never slept any all night went to the infare? next day and home worn out it was [Catherine] Catie Humphrey to Watts Glovier [Glover] [19 Dec 1878] or the reverse uncle Daniel Harrell has married aunt Betsy Clarlile [Carlisle]as we call her.
      F. P. [Franklin Pierce] Humphrey has gone to keeping store in the country near Rubin M'White mill we are all enjoying tolerably good. She resided in 1900 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. 1900 census.
Children of John Norment6 Regan and Phereba Margaret Rozier Humphrey were as follows:


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Gravestone, Oak Ridge Cemetery, St. Pauls, NC.

49. James R.6 Regan 'Jim' (Daniel5, Susan4, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). James was born in 1860 at NC. Jul 1862? Date Source: Gravestone. He married Harriett Meares Barker? on 20 Jul 1883 at Robeson County, NC. Witnesses - D. B. Kinlaw, R. J. Patterson, J. A. Regan. James died in 1934. in Palatka, FL? Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the intersection of Route 20 and I95.
James lived in the Ten Mile Church area in Robeson County, NC.

James apprenticed to Johnathon Ratley on Apr. 5, 1877. He resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. 1870 census.
Harriett Meares Barker? Harriett was born in Jan 1856. Harriett died. Marriage record has - Harriett Meares.
Children of James R.6 Regan 'Jim' and Harriett Meares Barker? were:

52. Daniel Thomas6 Regan , Jr. 'Thomas' 'Tom' (Daniel5, Susan4, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). Daniel was born on 29 Dec 1869 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. He married Emma Lena Campbell on 11 Jan 1890 at Howellsville, Robeson County, NC. by Alex McThunn, witnesses - Mr. & Mrs. James Regan. Daniel died on 5 Oct 1915 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL, at age 45. His body was interred in Oct 1915 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL.
He was a Farmer and Horse Trader. 1900 Directory of Robeson County, NC, Ed. B. Freeman, Printer, Lumberton, NC. Page 101. 1900. A D. T. Regan is listed as a farmer in Rennert, NC.

Lived in Tar Heel, NC area in 1910 era. He resided in 1870 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. 1870 census.
Emma Lena Campbell. Emma was born on 5 Mar 1870 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. Emma died on 18 May 1945 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL, at age 75. Her body was interred in May 1945 at Wildwood, Sumter County, FL. From Rennert, NC.
Children of Daniel Thomas6 Regan , Jr. 'Thomas' 'Tom' and Emma Lena Campbell were as follows:

60. George David6 Ratley (Jonathan5, Susan4 Regan, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). George was born on 18 May 1878 at Robeson County, NC. circa. 1 May 1879? May 1877? He married Mattie Irene Fisher circa 1902. He married Sarah Baker Humphrey on 14 Jan 1954 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. George died on 5 Nov 1960 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC, at age 82. His body was interred.
He resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census. He resided in 1910 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. 1910 Census. He resided in 1920 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. 1920 Census.
Mattie Irene Fisher. Mattie was born on 15 May 1884 at Cumberland County, NC. Mattie died on 24 Dec 1945 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC, at age 61. Her body was interred. She resided in 1900 at Hope Mills, Cumberland County, NC. 1900 Census. She resided in 1910 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. 1910 Census. She resided in 1920 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. 1920 Census. She resided in 1930 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. 1930 Census.
Children of George David6 Ratley and Mattie Irene Fisher all born at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC, were as follows:
Sarah Baker Humphrey. Sarah was born at NC. Sarah died at NC.
There were no children of George David6 Ratley and Sarah Baker Humphrey.

61. Bertha Jane6 Ratley (Jonathan5, Susan4 Regan, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). Bertha was born on 26 Oct 1879 at Robeson County, NC. She married William Bryant Barker 'Bryant' on 22 Dec 1900 at Robeson County, NC. Bertha died on 24 Mar 1952 at age 72. Her body was interred.
She resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census.
William Bryant Barker 'Bryant.' William was born on 29 Feb 1880 at NC. William died. He resided in 1910 at Society Hill, Darlington County, SC. 1910 Census. He resided in 1920 at St. Pauls, Robeson County, NC. 1920 Census.
Children of Bertha Jane6 Ratley and William Bryant Barker 'Bryant' were:

63. Annie Mae6 Ratley (Jonathan5, Susan4 Regan, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). Annie was born on 1 Apr 1886 at Robeson County, NC. She married Henry Katty circa 1902. She married John Carson Bunnells in 1921. Annie died on 1 Jun 1989 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, at age 103. Her body was interred in 1989.
She resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census. She resided in 1910 at Rockfish, Cumberland County, NC.
Henry Katty. Henry was born circa 1874 at NC. Henry died. He resided in 1910 at Rockfish, Cumberland County, NC. 1910 Census.
Children of Annie Mae6 Ratley and Henry Katty were:
John Carson Bunnells. John was born on 24 Dec 1895 at Parkton, Robeson County, NC. John died on 29 May 1955 at Rockfish, Cumberland County, NC, at age 59. He resided in 1920 at Rockfish, Cumberland County, NC. 1920 Census.
Children of Annie Mae6 Ratley and John Carson Bunnells were:


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Eli Raeford Ratley, WWII Registration Card


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Eli Raeford Ratley, WWI Draft Registration Card.

65. Eli Raeford6 Ratley (Jonathan5, Susan4 Regan, Elizabeth3 Wishart, Jonathan?2, William1). Eli was born on 9 Feb 1892 at Robeson County, NC. He married Minnie Mae Harcum on 23 Sep 1914 at Elizabeth City, Camden County, NC. Eli died on 20 Sep 1960 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 68. His body was interred at Norfolk, VA. Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In the 1930 Census a Robert E. Holand, born circa 1910, nephew, was living with him.

Occupation: Street Car Conductor in Hampton, VA. Norfolk Naval Yard, Dry Dock. He resided in 1900 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. 1900 Census. He resided in 1910 at Marks Creek, Richmond County, NC. 1910 Census, boarder with the James E. Millikin family. He resided in 1920 at Hampton, VA. 1920 Census, Head of Household. He resided in 1930 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. 1930 Census, Head of Household.
Minnie Mae Harcum. Minnie was born on 11 Sep 1898 at Southampton County, VA. Minnie died on 5 Jul 1979 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 80. Her body was interred at Norfolk, VA. Forest Lawn Cemetery. SSN# 224-50-0786. She resided in 1900 at Franklin, VA. 1900 Census, living with parents. She resided in 1920 at Hampton, VA. 1920 Census. She resided in 1930 at Lumberton, Robeson County, NC. 1930 Census. She resided in 1979 at Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
Children of Eli Raeford6 Ratley and Minnie Mae Harcum were:

76. Mary Emma6 Bowden (Susan5 Wishart, Wellington4, Eli3, Jonathan?2, William1). Mary was born on 18 Aug 1897 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. She married Leland Lake Jones , Sr. on 14 Jun 1924 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Mary died on 30 Jul 1975 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, at age 77. Her body was interred at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Oakdale cemetery.
Note: Mary Emma BOWDEN is buried on HODGES-BOWDEN lot (D33) at Oakdale Cemetery, end of Nth. 16th. St., Wilmington, NC. Also buried on the same lot are her husband, Leland JONES; her father, Whiteford Bellamy BOWDEN; her Grandfather, John Cowan BOWDEN; and her grandmother, Emily Jane TILLEY. Many other family members are buried at the same location but there are not stones for all of the names listed on the caretakers description of the HODGES-BOWDEN lot. Emma BOWDEN was a lifelong member of Grace Methodist Church, Wilmington, NC.

Leland Lake Jones , Sr. Leland was born on 14 Apr 1888 at Edwardsville, Luzerne County, PA. Leland died on 31 May 1934 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC, at age 46. His body was interred in 1934 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. Oakdale cemetery. Cpl. US Army, 28 May 1918/28 June 1919. Served in France with MG Co, 323d Inf, 81st Div (AEF), SN 2992049. Participated in campaigns in the Meuse Argonne and St. Die Sector. Was inducted from Wilmington, NC. Listed in the census of 1900 as living at home with his mother in Olyphant, Lackawanna County, PA. His occupation at age 12 is shown as "printer" leading to the conclusion that he may have been apprenticed. He opened a newspaper and printing shop in Red Springs, NC in the early thirties, however the business failed in 1933. It appears that the middle name, "Lake", was given to Leland in honor of Rev. Lot Lake, who was for many years the Pastor of the First Welsh Congregational Church, Scranton, where the family was active until the death of Leland's mother, Elvira, in 1938. No other family member is known to be named "Lake". Leland's address, listed on the birth certificate of his son Richard, born in 1927, was 644 Nth. Hyde Park Ave., Scranton, PA.

At the time of the 1930 US Census (ED 65-26, sheet 10-A, April 7), Leland, age 41; Emma, age 32; Leland Jr., age 4 1/2; Richard, age 3, were living at 1801 Nun Street in Wilmington, in a home Leleand was buying. Leland was listed as a linotype operator for a local printing company.
Children of Mary Emma6 Bowden and Leland Lake Jones , Sr. were:


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