2007 3.pdfDavie Dossier
Issued by
Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society
Mocksville, North Carolina
July 2007 Issue
HUGH ANDREW LAGLE –1922-2007
A significant chapter of Davie County and Mocksville history closed with the passing of
Andrew Lagle. His many accomplishments included an avid love of local history and genealogy.
Chief among these was his documentation of first owners of property in what is present Davie
County, The Lagle Land Grant Map. Five years of painstaking research with recorded deed
descriptions of property and aerial photography of the county, aided by James W. Wall (County
Historian) and Flossie Martin (deceased History Room Librarian) went into this endeavor.
This map has become a valuable tool for historians and gene alogists. Public libraries across
the United States have added this map to their collections and individual researchers, including
visitors to the Davie County Public Library and Internet inquiries,use this map. Copies are held in
the History Room of the library and are readily available. Andrew Lagle not only contributed the
land grant map but both he and his wife, Glenna Colette Lagle,were volunteers in the History
Room.
For 30 years he worked with the Town of Mocksville, first as Town Supervisor,then
Director of Public Works. He was a volunteer firefighter for 35 years, serving as Fire Chief for 15
years. Prior to that, after graduating from Mocksville High School and the Curtis Wright School of
Aviation,he then jo ined the U.S. Army Air Corps as a flight engineer and served during World War
II.
Andrew Lagle was a vital part of Mocksville and Davie County and we all are grateful for
his valuable work.
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SOCIETY NEWS
On Tuesday, July 24, the Historical Society held its’ regular monthly meeting in the History
Room of the Davie County Public Library; Aubrey Wensil presided and thanked the Morton’s for
the tour of their home in Huntsville.
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Doris Frye suggested we purchase a plaque to hang in the History room of the Library in
memory of Andrew Lagle. Andrew was a long time member of the Society and made many
contributions about the history of the County –including the renowned Lagle Land Grant mapping
of Davie County.
Announcement of plans for the Daniel Boone Family Festival was made. Bill Urdanick will
display at the Society’s tent his new overlay of the Andrew Lagle Land Grant map which identifies
present day Davie. Other items indicative of life in Davie County 200 years ago will be on display.
Information was made available for people interested in attending the 2nd Annual Yadkin
Valley History Fair and Conference at the new Wilkes Heritage Museum on Aug. 11th from 8:30
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The next meeting of the Society will be Tuesday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. in the History
Room of the Davie County Public Library. Guests are always welcome to attend.
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DAVIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS TOUR HUNTSVILLE HOME
From article written by Helene Amarsingh
Sitting up on a knoll in the historical area of the Shallowford is the house named 200 years
ago as the “White House.” This beautiful home has been accurately restored by Russ and Betty
Morton. Originally 250 acres, the house now sits on 3 „ acres.
On Saturday, June 24, members of the Davie County Historical Society toured this home in
Huntsville just over the Davie County line in Yadkin County. The Georgia style house was built
circa 1793 by Henry Young, and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places and contains
six fireplaces and heart pine floors that were hand planed. The Mortons restored the house with
love and care.
The house has a unique history and was likely a stage stop since it was so near the
Shallowford area. It also furnished a meeting room for the community because of the impressive
living room. During the depression, this room was used for community dances. A famous Civil
War general, Thomas Clingman, visited the area and stayed in the house as uncle to Peter
Clingman, the owner of the home at the time.
Another interesting item of history: Stoneman stayed here during a raid. He would pick a
home for headquarters for the raiders. While they stayed there, they would take all the furnishings,
consume all the goods, and take as much livestock and food as they could. Stoneman burned most
of the homes and all three stores in the area. The White House was spared because it was big
enough for them to stay in
The grounds surrounding the house are just as beautiful as the house itself. Russ and Betty
Morton have done a tremendous job with the restoration and the matching additions to the house.
The Society members who were able to visit thank the Mortons for allowing them to share this
beautiful house.
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Thanks to: Carolyn Springer in Fresno,California
I found this note at the end of the New York 1825 census for Pamelia, Jefferson County:
"Oldest inhabitant in town is 105 years and no
prospect of her dying."
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Gleanings from The Davie Record
published 1899-1957;
editors: E. H. Morris and Frank Stroud, Sr.
These items are from August-September 1907:
Mr. Morris.
Dear Sir: Please state for me in your paper that the report circulated by some one to the
effect that I had gone to the springs is without foundation. I have been confined to my room for
about six weeks, but all business entrusted to me has received the best attention that could be given.
Yours truly,Thos. N. Chaffin
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Valuable Town Lots for Sale:
Two store lots, situated on the public square will be offered for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder, on Saturday, Aug. 24th. These are fine business lots, being located on the west side
of the public square, right in the heart of the town, each with a frontage of 23 feet on public square
and running back 180 feet to street in rear, facing both streets. Easy of access, valuable now and
more so as the town grows. Now is yo ur chance to secure desirable real estate. See or address
T. M. Young, or T. B. Bailey
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Notice is hereby given that the consideration of discontinuing the public road leading from
Turrentine’s school house to the “Shorty” Call place, will come up for our consideration on 1st
Monday in September. If any objection to the same let it be heard then.
By order of the Board of Commissioners of Davie Count. This Aug. 5th, 1907
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Messrs. D. C. Kurfees, Bailey Sheek and S.M. Dwiggins were among those who took in
Everybody’s Day at Statesville Friday and Saturday.
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Just Received –1,000 pair Battle Axe Shoes at M. A. Fosters, North Cooleemee.
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Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Craven, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Chaffin, leave today
to spend a week at the Jamestown Exposition before going to Elizabeth City where Mr. Craven is
principal of the graded school in which thirty teachers are employed. It is considered one of the
best positions in the State.
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A TRIP TO THE COUNTRY.
The editor, accompanied by his inseparable enemy, the office devil, took a spin out into the
country last Thursday evening. It was our pleasure to stop a short while at the store of Mr. J. Lee
Kurfees, who carries a full and complete line of dry goods, notions, and heavy and fancy groceries.
Mr. Kur fees is also agent for the celebrated Kurfees Paints. He tells us that he is doing a good
business. After resuming our travels, we had the good fortune to run against one of the best
watermelons we have eaten this year, which was grown by Mr. R. I. Walker, and raised by ye
editor, with the assistance of the aforesaid devil.
Resuming our journey, we soon came to Kappa, and while there, called on Mr. J.J. Starrette,
who handles one of the finest lines of homemade coffins and caskets to be found in the county. He
does his own work, and uses the best material to be had. His coffins and caskets are made of
poplar, pine, sweet gum, oak, and walnut, and range in price from $3 to $60. He keeps at all times a
large assortment of handles, ornaments, name plates, trimmings, etc., and can furnish anything in
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his line on short notice. Mr. Starrette tells us that he has a large patronage from this and
surrounding counties, and that he is constantly busy filling orders. We took a look through his
stock, and can say that we have no where seen a finer grade of work or a larger assortment of goods
at the price.
After leaving Kappa, we wended, or we should say, peddled our way westward, stopping at
the store of Foster & Koontz, the men who not only sell dry goods and groceries, but who buy and
sell chickens and eggs by the thousand. These gentlemen are clever and accommodating, and tell us
that they are doing a good business.
Our next stopping place was at the store of Mr. C.C. Daniels, who also sells a general line of
goods. Mr. Daniels tells us that he is doing a good business. We had meant to reach County Line,
but owing to the short time left us in which to reach home, we felt it expedient that we turn around
and make tracks towards the supper table, feeling that a glass of water and a toothpick would
somewhat revive our inner man. We arrived in this city about six o’clock, tired, hungry, and right
side up, well pleased with our trip and determined to take another in the near future,if nothing
prevents.
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The county hotel is about full up and court is still two weeks off. The county is sadly in
need of a larger jail.
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John Etchison, (Hiki) was arrested in Salisbury, for retailing, last week, and was brought to
this city and landed in jail by Sheriff Sheek to await the next term of court.
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While playing with some boys in the yard of Mr. L.G. Horn, Sunday morning, Master Creth
Byerly, son of Mr. N.G. Byerly, was thrown from a “flying jenny,” his head striking a brick pillow
of the house. His face was torn and bruised considerably, but at this writing he is getting along
nicely.
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NEW BOOKS IN HISTORY ROOM
A new publication that has been added to the History Room Collection is:
McMurty, Bryan and Weiss –co-editors:
MORGAN BRYAN (1671-1763):a Danish-born “Irish Immigrant” and some of his
antecedents and Descendants. Volume 1. A limited edition. Published by Mil-Mac Publishers,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2007
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A friend told me that her mother knew a lady in England named
Sheepshanks, who looked forward to getting married and acquiring a
nicer last name. Miss Sheepshanks eventually did marry. Her husband's
name? Mr. Ramsbottom.
--Thanks to Nancy Protzman, Bronxville, New York
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THE ROWAN REGISTER
The Rowan Register was published by Mrs. Linn from February 1986 through November
2001. Part of the material included information from what is now Davie County. Some excerpts
follow:
Rowan County Guardian Bonds:
These bonds are abstracted from the LDS microfilm #295 of original bonds, unpaginated, in
the Rowan Public Library. Page numbers have been assigned to assist the researcher in finding the
documents. The reader will note that apprentice bonds, administration bonds, etc., are included on
the microfilm and are abstracted also. Please be alert to the legal terminology. An “orphan” is a
fatherless minor; his mother may well be living. An “orphan” over the age of fourteen could choose
his own guardian; guardians were appointed by the Court for orphans under the age of fourteen.
The bond does not always make the distinction nor does it always name the father of the orphan.
Guardians were also appointed for persons who came into possession of estates who were not of the
legal age to take care of it and for persons who were considered incompetent. Guardians were
appointed from among trustworthy persons within the jurisdiction, usually relatives, friends or
neighbors. Fathers were appointed guardians to their own children when those children inherited
estates from grandparents, etc. Guardians were required to post bonds, the monetary value based
upon the estimated value of the estate and were required to submit annual accounts and to renew
their bonds periodically.
14. 13 Feb 1771. William, David, and Martha Willcocks, orphans of Isaac Willcocks decd, choose
Isaac Willcocks their guardian under ₤100 bond with George Willcocks and John Bryan(t) security.
21. 7 Aug 1772. John Christian Wiseman and George Brooner are chosen guardians of Henry
Brooner, Cath. Brooner & George Brooner, Orphans of Henry Brooner decd, under ₤500 bond with
John Dunn and Joseph Hughes securities.
22. 4 Nov 1772. George Willcockson chosen guardian of John Morgan, orphan of William Morgan
decd, under ₤100 bond with John Dobbins and Daniel (D) Lewis securities.
31. 6 Feb 1778. Samuel Merrill appointed guardian of Charles Merrill, orphan of Benjamin
Merrill, under ₤200 bond with Josiah Rounsavel and Henry Strange securities.
32. 6 Feb 1778. Samuel Merrill appointed guardian of Elijah Merrill, orphan of Benjamin Merrill
decd, under ₤200 bond with Josiah Rounsavel and Henry Strange securities.
35. 4 Nov 1778. Moses Linster & William Copeland apptd guardian for David Waile, orphan of
William Waile, under ₤600 bond with James Gibson security.
70. 2 Aug 1785. Morgan Bryan appointed guardian of Sarah, Morgan and James Bryan, orphans of
James Bryan, under ₤60 bond with Wilson Hunt security.
81. 7 Feb 1786. John (O) Bryan appointed guardian of Sarah Bryan, Jane Bryan, and John Bryan,
orphans of John Bryan, Jr., under ₤100 bond with John Johnston and William Bell securities.
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105. 9 May 1788. John (X) Cross appointed guardian of Mary Gilbert under ₤200 bond with
Moses Linster security.
Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Robert Luckey is appointed Guardian of Mary Luckey, Isabella Luckey & Jeane Luckey, orphans of
Robert Luckey, and gave ₤500 bond with Isaac Jones & Benjamin Boon security.
Ordered that Daniel Lewis be discharged from his Recog’ to produce certain negroes.
4 Feb. 1790: Justices: Robert McGee, Basil Gaither, Henry Hughey, Esqrs.
John Lindiman, orphan of Henry Lindiman, being of the age of 14 years, to be bound to
Arnold Russian till he attain 21 years, the Master to comply with the (sic, word missing) but not
bound to learn him a Trade. Ordered that Elizabeth Lendeman, orphan of Henry Lindiman, being of
the age of 12 years & nine Month be bound to the above A. Russian till she attain 18 years of age.
Deeds proved: John Acreman to Jacob Bonn for 150 A, 1 Feb 1790 prvd by Wm Douthett.
Jacob Beck to John Lopp for 200A, 22 Jan 1790 prvd by George Idol.
Rowan County Divisions of Estates
pp. 76, 77. Daniel Hendricks –6-8 Feb 1812. Commissioners Richard Leach, Samuel van Etton,
James (X) Smoot, Daniel Clain, David Maxwell, the land lay on Bear Crk in what is now Davie
County. Each of the 11 persons receiving a division was to have 24 A, with owelty judgments to
make the values equal. Those with lots were Jesse Hendricks, James Hendricks, Abraham
Hendricks, Betsy Hendricks, David Hendricks, Anna Hendricks, Mary Hendricks, Daniel
Hendricks, Catharine Hendricks, Rachel Hendricks, and John Hendricks.
p. 101. Richmond Bailey –decd. To divide the negroes, Heirs and subscribers met at the house of
the decd 25 Nov 1813 to make the division. Commissioners: William Butler, Daniel Click.
Lot # 1 –Harrod B. Pruitt in right of his wife, widow of Richmond Bailey decd –negro
Andy (Rowan Co. marriage bond shows Harrod B. Pruitt to Elizabeth H. Baly 28 Aug 1813)
Lot # 2 –Sally Bailey –Hannah
Lot # 3 –John Bailey –Vance
pp. 102-04. Samuel McMahan –decd. Aug Court 1813. Chainbearers: Samuel Edwards, Oliver
Griffen. Commissioners: Samuel Smith, Samuel Austin of Thos., Batson Naylor, John Stephenson.
Lots of 20 3/4 A are allotted to 10 persons: Morgan McMahan, Rebecca McMahan, Betsey
McMahan, George McMahan, John McMahan, Samuel McMahan, James McMahan, Mary
McMahan, Susanna McMahan, Patty McMahan.
Pd. 108 –10. Jacob Booe, Sr. –decd. 18 Nov 1813. Widow, heirs, exrs agree will provided that
Jacob Booe, Jr., care for and superintend negroes Job, Nell, Barbara, Amy, Levi, Betty and Likey
for the use and support of Eve Booe his mother. She is otherwise provided for, and several of the sd
negroes are breeding wenches and not calculated to yield an immediate profit. Betty has two
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additional children; Fisher and Edy. They are agreed an immediate distribution should take place.
All heirs are of age. Heirs: Eve (X) Booe, the widow; George Booe, Jacob Booe, Mary (X) Sain,
Elizabeth (X) Sain, Sarah (X) Glasscock, and their husbands George (X) Sain, Joseph (X) Sain,
James Glasscock. Nicholas Click is exr. In his will, Jacob Booe did not take notice of the negroes
that had been given to George, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, because they had already been taken to
their respective homes. All those negroes are named with their masters. Wit: Geo. Mumford,
Henry Clement. (Will of Jacob Booe recorded in Rowan County Will Book G:213.)
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Descendants of William "Buck" Johnson Atkinson
1 William "Buck" Johnson Atkinson 1829 -1904
..+Margaret Frances Griffin 1835 -1914
........2 Thomas Franklin Atkinson
............+Betty Martin
........2 John Baugh Atkinson 1862 -1902
............+Sara Ada Douthit
........2 William C. Atkinson
............+Cornelia Smith
........2 Alvin Atkinson
............+Ila Foster
........2 Robert A. Atkinson 1866 -1884
........2 James S. Atkinson 1867 -1868
........2 John Baugh Atkinson
............+Sara Ada Atkinson
...................3 Robert Atkinson
...................3 Elizabeth Atkinson
...................3 Mary Atkinson
...................3 Sara Atkinson
...................3 William Johnson Atkinson
.......................+Eva Lunn Collette
.............................4 Mary Frances Atkinson 1928 -
.................................+Stacy Asbury Beck
.............................4 Ada Anne Atkinson 1930 -1981
.................................+Leonard Gray Wallace
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DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
From article posted on www.library.daviecounty.org/information/history.php
The library’s Martin-Wall History Room contains a treasure trove of resources on Davie
County history and families. The late Flossie Martin and county historian, James Wall, were
instrumental in founding this collection of local history and genealogy works. Doris Frye built on
their work for several decades. Browse the print collection which includes general genealogy
books, Davie County census records, cemetery records, and marriages, as well as specific family
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histories. View microfilm records of the Davie County Enterprise-Record newspaper dating back to
1924. Check our surname file for copies of articles and obituaries of Davie residents. We also
maintain files of articles of local and regional interest.
Non-Davie County residents may request information and copies via mail, phone, or email.
Due to limited staff size, we cannot perform extensive searches or copying. Please be specific in
research requests. A research fee of $5.00 covers research, up to 10 copies, postage, and phone
charges. Requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible.
Of special note are several books available to purchase. History of Davie County in the
forks of the Yadkin,by James W. Wall; and The Historic Architecture of Davie County, North
Carolina,by Kirk Franklin Mohney. Each book costs $26.75 + $3.00 shipping. Also available is
the re-printed Davie County Heritage book. Several maps (Hughes Historical Documentation, the
Lagle Land Grant Map, and the Alderman Map) as well as books on Davie County marriages,
cemeteries, and census records, published by the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society
are also available fo r sale; note prices printed in elsewhere in The Dossier.
Patrons also have access to two online genealogy databases: HeritageQuest may be used
from inside the library or a remote location; Ancestry may be used while inside the library. Search
for ancestors in the U.S. census records, books, Persi, Social Security Death Index, some
immigration records, and the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Application files. See
Databases for more information on these resources.
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D C H G S 2007 OFFICERS
President:Aubrey Wensil Vice-President:Linda Leonard
Secretary-Treasurer:Frances Beck
Board of Directors:Dale McCullough,Diane Webb,Bill Urdanick
Dossier Editors:Nancy Murphy,Doris Frye
ITEMS FOR SALE
Postage and handling included in price
Davie County...A Brief History (Wall) Paperback 7.50
The Daniel, Squire, and John Boone Families in Davie County
(Wall, Boone, & Martin)5.00
Davie County Marriages 1836-1900, by Nancy K. Murphy 25.00
Davie County Marriages 1901-1959, by Nancy K. Murphy 25.00
Davie County Cemeteries, a two-volume set 55.00
by D.C. Historical & Genealogical Society
1860 Federal Census-Davie County, by Murphy & Sain 17.00
1870 Federal Census-Davie County, by Murphy & Sain 17.00
1880 Federal Census-Davie County, by Murphy & Sain 22.50
Maps -Lagle Land Grant 6.50
-Hughes Historical 6.50
-1887 Alderman 2.50
Postcards (set of 8 )2.50
Davie County Heritage Book 45.00
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These items can be ordered from the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society
Office. North Carolina residents need to add 7% sales tax to the total.
Membership for Calendar year 2007 is still just $5.00/year. The number following your
name on the address label indicates the year through which your dues are paid. Below is a
registration form for your use; checks are to be made payable to the Society.
DAVIE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Frances Atkinson Beck
1131 Wagner Road
Mocksville, North Carolina 27028
NAME _____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
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