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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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BROTHERS
- “James W. Brothers, a soldier from the Army. He served 4 years. A brave Soldier’s life and was wounded the 2 June very serious in the left arm and returned home the 22 June and recovered and went back again to his Company 5 Sept. and returned home in March 26 and was married to Elizabeth Sawyer May 1865.”
- William Nelson Brothers, the son of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth his wife, was born the first day of October 1866, married Fanny Seal Hewitt
- Mary Jane Brothers, the daughter of James W. and Elizabeth Brothers, his wife, was born 3 March 1869 and died 16 July187 (1 or 6)
- Joel James Brothers, son of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 17 March 1870. Married first (?), married second Mary Ellen Williams
- Susan Elizabeth Brothers, daughter of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 14 July 1873. Married Ethelbert Granger.
- Frederick Right (Wright) Brothers, son of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 6 Nov. 1877. Married first, Maggie Burgess; married second, Maggie Williams
- Olly Frances was born 23 July 1880. Married Charlie Sawyer
- Tina Eveline, daughter of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 16 March 1883. Married M. Will White
- Estelle, daughter of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 22 Jan. 1886 and died 27 August 1887
- Wert Sewell, son of James W. Brothers and Elizabeth, his wife, was born 20 May 1890
- Joel Sawyer departed this life 28 Nov. 1881, age 42 years except 3 months and his wife departed this life 12 Nov. 1882
- Redin Sawyer departed this life 17 Sept. 1883, age 36 and 6 mos. He was a true and faithful member of the church. He was Supt. of the Sunday School for 3 years before he died. I have no doubt he is at rest that rest that remains for all people in God. He left a wife and three children to mourn the loss of a kind father and husband. The Lord’s Will must be done and not – - – - He was chosen one out of the Church to join the Great Church – - – - – - Praises that never end. Oh that my end might be like his. – - – - – - -
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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JESSE G. BRIGHT BIBLE
(Pasquotank County)
- William Meads died Oct. 20, 1852
- Harriet Pailen died Aug. 10, 1881
- Rosie Lee Wilson died Dec. 19, 1881, age 2 months and 22 days
- John Pailin died Jan. 12, 1883
- Beatrice L. Wilson Bright died Jan. 5, 1931 (suicide by hanging)
- Jesse Bright died May 10, 1952 age 80 years 20 days
- John Pailen and Harriet Meads were joined together in holy wedlock Jan. 14, 1884
- Jesse D. Wilson and Sarah Pailen were joined together in holy wedlock Jan. 18, 1880
- Jesse G. Bright and Beatrice wilson were married April 4, 1899
- Sarah F. Pailen was baptized Jan. 31, 1876 by F. M. Jordan at Elizabeth City, N. C. age 17 years, 1 month, 2 days.
- Beatrice L. Wilson was baptized Aug. 1, 1897 by Dr. Blackwell at Salem (church), age 14 years, 4 months, 2 days
- William Meads, son of Timothy Meads and Harriet, his wife, was born 24 April 1838
- Sarah Pailin daughter of John Pailin and Harriet, his wife, was born 28 December 1862
- Harriet Denby daughter of Thomas Denby and Sallie, his wife, was born 6 June 1873
- John Pailen son of Thomas Pailin and Penny, his wife, was born April 19, 1812
- John Pailen son of Thomas Pailin and Penny, his wife, was born Oct. 2, 1819
- Beatrice L. Wilson daughter of Jesse Wilson and Sarah, his wife, was born 30 January 1882
- Rosie Lee Wilson, daughter of Jesse Wilson and Sarah his wife was born sept. 27, 1881 Tuesday
- Mary O. Wilson daughter of Jesse Wilson and Sarah, his wife, was born July 22, 1886
- Charles Wesley Wilson son of Jesse Wilson and Sarah his wife was born Dec. 1889
- Beatrice Louise Wilson and Jesse Grant Bright were married Apr. 4, 1889 at Elizabeth City, N. C. by Joseph Ferebee, D. D. Witnesses: David Whitehurst and Katie Hill
- Jesse G. Bright, son of Jesse and Sarah, was born 20 April 1872
- Bea. - – born Jan. 30, 1882
- Jesse B. Bright, Jr. was born 17 Feb. 1907
- Eugene Robert Bright was born 9 Aug. 1916
- Addie Bright James (widow) and Jesse G. Bright, Sr. were married Jan. 15, 1938.
- Shelton Early Bright was born 17 March 1939.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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BIBLE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON MEADS
- Thomas Jefferson Meads, the son of George Meads and Sally Keaton Meads his wife, was born 5 May 1877 and died 5 April 1955
- Thomas J. Meads and Ann Elizabeth (Bessie) Pendleton were married —-(no date)
- Ann Elizabeth Pendleton, the daughter of Reuben Pendlton and Dora Modlin Pendleton his wife, was born 1 Feb. 1885
Children of Thomas J. and Bessie Meads:
- Naomi Meads, born 8 Oct. 1903, married Raymond Williams
- Ralph Meads, born 12 June 1905, married Lizzie Chambers
- George A. Meads, born 24 Jan. 1910, married Pauline Morgan
- Everett E. Meads, born 13 Oct. 1913, married Delia Luton
- Gladys E. Meads, born 9 May 1917, married Winston Markham
- Marshall E. Meads, born 19 Dec 1922, married Lelia Davis
- Thomas J. Meads, born 11 June 1925, married Nida Hyatt
- B. Gaynelle Meads, born 30 sept. 1928
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
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MARKHAM FAMILY BIBLE
- Thomas Markham and Martha Pendleton were married May 31, 1838.
- William Markham son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born March 7, in the year of Our Lord 1839.
- Anderson Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 6th. of Nov. in the year of Our Lord 1840.
- Penelope P. Markham the daughter of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 5th. of Oct. in the year of Our Lord 1842.
- Thomas Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 27th. of Sept. in the year of Our Lord 1844.
- Susan Markham the daughter of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 30th of July in the year of Our Lord 1846.
- John Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 4th of Nov. in the year of Our Lord 1848.
- Fredrick Pendleton Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 2nd July in the year of Our Lord 1860.
- Andrew Jackson Trueblood the son of Exum Trueblood and Nancy his wife was born the 15th of Nov. in the year of Our Lord 1832.
- Nancy Trueblood the daughter of Exum Trueblood and Nancy his wife was born the 24th of Aug. in the year of Our Lord1840.
- Sarah Markham the daughter of William D. Markham and Susannah his wife was born the 24th day of July in the year of Our Lord 1833.
- Martha Markham the daughter of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was born the 6th of June in the year of Our Lord 1858.
- Martha A. Markham the daughter of William A. Markham and Susannah his wife was born the 17th of June in the year of Our Lord 1838.
- Lucinda Jane Littlejohn Markham the daughter of William S. Markham and Susannah his wife was born the 14th of Feb. in the year of Our Lord 1840.
- Margaret A. Markham the daughter of William S. Markham and his wife Susannah was born Feb. 15, 1842.
- William S. Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife was departed this life the 6th of Oct. 1840.
- Anderson Markham the son of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife departed this life the 2nd of Aug. 1842.
- Penelope B. Markham the daughter of Thomas Markham and Martha his wife departed this life 2nd of Oct. 1843.
- Sarah Markham the daughter of William S. Markham and Susannah his wife departed this life Oct. 13, 1843.
- Margaret A. Markham the daughter of William S. Markham and Susannah his wife departed this life Oct. 13, 1843.
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Source: NORTH CAROLINA BIBLE RECORDS – Compiled by WILMA CARTWRIGHT SPENCE and EDNA MORRISETTE SHANNONHOUSE. Published in 1973.
