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Ferebee, OpheliaBetty Lamp Family history maintains that lamp came out of the John Boone cabin, built 1751-1752 and demolished in 1935 According to Ophelia Barneycastle Ferebee William and Ophelia Ferebee in Photograph Ancient lamps were simple dishes made of clay. With the passing of centuries, they were made of iron copper and bronze. These lamps burned grease, fish oil, whale oil, or scraps of fat, depending on what might be on hand. The wicks of early lamps were usually pieces of twisted cloth. When the lamps were lighted, they smoked, smelled, and dripped oil or grease on objects beneath them. Early lamps had wicks that usually drew up oil quicker than it burned, and the surplus spilled over the sides of the lamp. The Betty, from the German word "besser," meaning better, was designed to improve the performance of the lamps by creating a wicker holder in the base of the lamp. The design allowed the drippings from the wick to run back into the bowl and eventually be consumed. A cover was added to the lamp which further improved it by confining heat, decreasing smoke, and making the oil burn more efficiently. The Betty Lamp produced comparatively good light for its time. The light varied with the size and material of the wick, and the oil or grease used in the lamp. Fish oil gave the poorest light and was Smoky; grease and fats were somewhat better. Whale oil, usually available in coastal towns, produced more satisfactory light, about equal to that of two ordinary candles. Various forms of the Betty Lamp existed. The most popular were made of metal, had rounded or oval sides, and a shallow bottom with the spout at one end where the tip of an oil soaked wick could protrude. A bent rod was attached to the lamp which could be hooked to a rafter, a peg on the mantel, or the back of a chair. A pick, for rescuing the wick in case it dropped into the oil was frequently attached to the lamp with a chain. The Betty Lamp was used widely by the early American colonists and many of the earliest lamps were imported from Europe. Upon discovery of a deposit of bog iron in 1890 within the town of Saugus, Massachusetts, American manufacturing of iron utensils, such as kettles and tools was initiated. More than likely, the first Betty Lamps were made at this forge. This article was written by Dr. Ruth Klein Shelton Printed in the Journal of Home Economics, Fall 1983. http://www.pafcs.org/betty-lamp 11 tt a i N ON ow I IO I}I - IOI7� H , x A z U H ' �oA �. 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Farm or House: Able to read: Able to Write: Years Married: Household Members: Farm Yes Yes 16 Name igio United States Federal Census Name: William J S Walker Age in 1910: 35 Birth Year: 1875 Birthplace: North Carolina Home in 1910: — — ,----- Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of Head House: Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Maggie M Walker Father's Birthplace: North Carolina Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina Native Tongue: English Occupation: Farming Industry: Home Farm Employer, Employee -- Own Account or Other: Home Owned or Rent Rented: Farm or House: Able to read: Able to Write: Years Married: Household Members: Farm Yes Yes 16 Name Age Maggie M Walker 38 William J S Walker 35 Minnie K Walker 13 Fred M Walker 10 Annie A Walker 8 1 of 2 10/21/2016 11:48 AM Ancestry - Print 1910 United States Federal Census http://www. ancestrycom/inst/discoveries/PfRecord? collectionId=78... Maty Walker 6 William C Walker 4 Clide T Walker 3 Sadie Dyson o Margaret Walker 0 Source Citation: Year: 191o; Census Place: Calahahr, Dauie, North Carolina; Roll: T624 no.-; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0o36; FHL microfilm: 137120 Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 bruited States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2oo6. Original Data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, aisit the follolling NARA web page: NARA. Description: This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the t910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, evidmced, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more. More... © 2016 Ancestry 2 of 2 10/21/2016 11:48 AM Ancestry - Print North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011 http://www.ancestry.com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?collectionld-60... + ancestry North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011 Name: Minnie Kimbrough Walker Gender: Female Race: White Age: 23 Birth Year: 1896 Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1919 Marriage Place: Davie, North Carolina, USA Spouse Gender: Male Spouse Race: White Spouse Age: 25 Event Type: Marriage Household Name Age Members: Minnie Kimbrough Walker Carl Holt Barneycastle Source Information: Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestn.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original Data: North Carolina County Registers of Deeds. Microfilm. Record Group 048. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC. Description: That trip vour ancestors tool, down the aisle left a paper trail. Follow it with these county marriage records from North Carolina, 1941-2011. More... © 2016 Ancestry 1 of 1 10/21/2016 11:55 AM Ancestry - Print North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976 http://www.antestry.com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?collectionld=112... �{ ancestry North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976 Gender: Female Race: White Age: Birth Date: Birth Place: Death Date: Death Place. Father: Mother: Household Members: 26 4 Oct 1896 center davre co, North Carolina, United States 6 Oct 19 ZZ ---------------- Mocksville;center, Davie, North Carolina, USA W J S Walker Maggie M Gowan Minnie Kimbrough Barneycastle - 1922 - False Name Age Rev W J S Walker Rev Maggie M Gowan Minnie Kimbrough Barneycastle Source Information: AneesttA xom. North Carolina, Death Certhcates, t9o9-t976 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestrv.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original Data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S. 123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina. Description: This database contains North Carolina death certificates from 1909-1976. It includes stillborn and fetal deaths. Information contained in this database includes: name of deceased, death certificate number, death place, death date, residence, gender, race, birth date, birthplace, age, parents' names, and spouse's name. More... © 2o16 Ancestry 1 of 1 10/21/2016 11:57 AM Ancestry - Print 1930 United States Federal Census http://www. ancestry.cotn/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?collectionld=62... ancestry 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Carl H Barneyeastle Age in 1930: Birth Year: Gender: Race: Birthplace: Marital Status: Relation to Head of House: Map of Home: House Number in Cities or Towns: Dwelling Number: Family Number: Home Owned or Rented: Radio Set: Lives on Farm: Age at First Marriage: Attended School: Able to Read and Write: Father's Birthplace: Mother's Birthplace: Able to Speak English: Occupation: Industry: Class of Worker: 35 1895 Male White North Carolina Widowed Head Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina Apr 5 - 33 33 Rented No Yes 26 No Yes North Carolina North Carolina Yes Farmer��� General Farm Working on own account 1 of 2 10/21/2016 12:04 PM Ancestry - Print 1930 United States Federal Census Employment: Yes Veteran: Yes War: WW http://www. ancestry. com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?co llectionId=62... Household Name Age Members: Elijah R Barneycastle 76 Bettie B Barneycastle 72 Carl H Barneycastle_ 35 Minnie A Barneycastle y Source Citation: Year: 193o; Census Place: Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina; Roll: 1685; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: ioo4.o; FHL microfilm: 2341419 Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Original Data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 193o. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 193o. T626,2,667 rolls. Description: The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 193o, and contains information about a household's family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military sen -ice. 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More... © 2016 Ancestry 2 of 2 10/21/2016 12:04 PM Ancestry - Print 1930 United States Federal Census http://www.ancestry.com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?collectionId=62... i + ancestry - 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Minnie A Barneycastle Age in 1930: 7 Birth Year: 1923 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: North Carolina Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of Daughter House: Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina House Number in Apr g Cities or Towns: Dwelling Number: 33 Family Number: 33 Attended School: Yes Father's Birthplace: North Carolina Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina Household Name Age Members: Elijah R Barneycastle 76 Bettie B Barneycastle 72 Carl H Barneycastle 35 Minnie A Barneycastle 7 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina; Roll: 1685; Page: 2.4; Enumeration District: odor, Image: 1004.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419 Source Information: Ancestq.com. 1930 United Stutes Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestr llxom Operations Inc, 2002. Original Data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the Urated States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records administration, 1930. T626, 2,669 rolls. Description: The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household's family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are 1 of 2 9/21/2016 1:18 PM Ancestry - Print 1940 United States Federal Census ancestry http://www. ancestry. com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?collectionId=24... 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Ophelia Barneyeastle Age: 17 Estimated Birth 1923 Year: Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: North Carolina Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of Granddaughter House: Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina Inferred Residence Calahaln, Davie, North Carolina in 1935: Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 14A ..................... Attended School or No College: Highest Grade High School, 4th year Completed: Weeks Worked in o 1939: Income: o Income Other No Sources: Household Name Age Members: C R Barneyeastle 86 Bettie B Barneycastle 82 C H Barneyeastle 48 Ophelia Barneyeastle 17 Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Calahala, Davie, Forth Carolina; Roll: T(272900; Page: 144; Enumeration District: 30-1 Source Information: I of 2 9/21/2016 1:16 PM Ancestry - Print U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s -Current http: //www. ancestry.com/inst/discoveries/PfRecord?co llectionId=60... ancestry U.S., Find A Grave Index, > 600s -Current Name: Minnie Ophelia Ferebee Birth Date: 14071922 Birth Place: Calahaln, Davie County, North Carolina, USA Death Date: 13 10 2008 Death Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Cemetery: Center United Methodist Church Cemetery Burial or Cremation Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina, USA Place: ...... _.__. . Has Bio?: N _..._._.._..... . Source Information: Ancestry.com. [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry°.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original Data: Find A Grave. Find A Grave. http://wmc.findagraNe.com/egi-bin/fg.cgi. Description: This database contains an index to cemetery and burial details posted on Find A Grace. Corrections and additions to memorials can be submitted on the Find A Grace site. When dewing a record in this database, you can naxigate to the corresponding memorial on Find A Grace by clicking "Go to website" or clicking on the Find A Grace URL. Once viewing the memorial on Find A Grave, corrections can be submitted by clicking the'edit' tab. More... © 2016 Ancestry 1 of 1 9/21/2016 1:16 PM