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Sgt. B.E. Culler Prisoner of War

Sgt. Buford E. Culler, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Culler of Pinnacle, Route 2, is now being held a prisoner of war by the Germans.  He had been reported missing in action on May 31st.

Sgt Culler entered the army October 30, 1942 and receiving his training at Goldsboro, Fort Myers, Fl, and Fresno, Calif. before going overseas the first of February. He was stationed in Italy.

The Danbury Reporter 10 Aug 1944

Nancy Eaton & James George

Married-4 Jun 1840- Stokes County

Their children are as follows;

  1. Mary Bennett-1840 (m. Thomas Sams)
  2. Susan-1843 (m. David Whitt)
  3. Charlotta- 1845 (m. Elisha Savage)
  4. John Henry- 1848 (m. Susan Ellen Gordon)
  5. James William- 1848 (m. Malinda Snoddy)
  6. Sarah Marth- 1857 (m. Wesley Gordon)

Eaton History

As you well know, I am a fan of The Piedmont Trails blog. One recent entry, the family surname Eaton, falls right in with a direct family line of my own.

The Eaton family can be found throughout Stokes, Surry, and Rowan County-to name a few. Here is the link to the Eaton blog post. While you are there read about Christopher Valentine; most people find it to a unique and interesting story.

The Eaton Family

Key, Ada Jones (1877-1894)

Ada Jones Key was born Oct 15th 1877 and died July 9th 1894, thus living 16 years 8 months and 24 days. She was the oldest child of Elder and Mrs. G.O.Key.

From childhood she was noted for being kind and affectionate especially to her mother- a noble trait which followed her til death called her hence.

For two weeks prior to her departure she was seriously ill with typhoid fever, but not withstanding her own condition she seemed much interested in the welfare of all around and seemed fearful that her mother would over exert herself in caring for her.

She frequently expressed a desire to recover and told the writer the mourning of her death that she wanted to get well, if it was the Lord’s will, and go with her papa to church. Though she never belonged to the militant church nor made an open profession, she left much evidence that she believed in God saving of her soul.

North Carolina Voice 26 Jul 1894

Schaub, Mary Laura (1850-1893)

The community of Pinnacle was shocked Thursday evening, Jan 5, 1893, at the tidings of Mrs. Mary L. Schaub’s death. She was one of the most highly respected ladies of the community. So amiable, kind, and lady like. She was loved by all who knew her. The community has sustained a great loss in her death. But tis to her husband and five sons that the loss is greatest. To them it is irreparable. Her husband found in her a true help-meet and companion, and language cannot describe his feeling of loss and desolation. Her boys have lost a gentle and loving, but true and faithful mother. We feel for them and pray that this bereavement may be sanctified to their good. We pray also that the Lord may graciously comfort her mother and brothers. Mrs. Schaub’s maiden name was Mary Laura Grabs. She was born Feb 10, 1850 and was therefore in her 43rd year when she died, Jan 5th 1893. She made a profession of religion when she was 14 years of age and connected herself with the Crooked Run Methodist Protestant Church, near which she was raised. She did not have perfect satisfaction as to her conversion for several years, but 8 years ago she became fully assured that she was a child of God and has ever since been possessed of this sweet comfort. On the 20th of Jan 1870, she was united in marriage to Mr. W.H. Schaub, to whom she was a most devoted wife. The Lord gave them seven children, two of whom preceded her to the better world. She has entered into rest. How blest the righteous when she dies. The subject of the above memorial was buried at Mt. Pleasant. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. H. Helsabeck.

Pinnacle Era 14 Jan 1893