All listed below were born in North Carolina unless otherwise noted by a state’s postal abbreviation in parentheses. An “m” or “f” following an age denotes male or female. Families or individuals who were Black are noted with an asterisk (*).

1. Ashworth, Jason, 31.

2. Lanning, Losson (Lawson), 54; Charlotte, 55; Philetus, 22; Julia Ann, 17; Mary, 14; James R., 12.

3. Harper, Peter, 58; Mary, 64; Nancy, 35; Sarah, 28; James, 24.

4. Harper, Samuel, 28; Mary L., 31; Emma, 8; Rebecca, 7; Allie Jane, 6; Elizabeth, 5; William, 3; Mary, 1.

5. Lytle, Thomas B.; 38, Elizabeth 39; Mary M. 12; Harriet 4, William Williams, 12 (nephew).

6. Hamby, Mary S., 41; Merica, 19.

7. Cooper, Adam, 48; James, 11; Nancy, 6.

8. Alexander, B., 54m; Margaret Patton, 17 (niece).

9. Cooper, Alexander, 73 (PA); Dianna, 66 (SC; John, 40; Robert, 10 (grandson); Nancy Brady, 25 (cook).

10. Merrell, William, 22; Matilda, 20.

11. Ownsby, Oliver, 53; Cynthia, 49; Martha, 19.; Amanda R., 17; John A., 14; William J., 12; Cornelius, 9; Robert L., 6.

12. Ramsey, Anderson, 28; Mary, 24; Maning L., 7.

13. Lanning, Rebecca, 60.

14. Reed, Nancy, 78; Millie, 44 (daughter-in-law); Delia, 17 (granddaughter); Thomas, 10 (grandson).

15. Mitchell, Joseph, 40; Rebecca, 34; Robert Pittillo, 9 (nephew); Alice Bartlett, 70; Matilda Pittillo, 65 (mother-in-law).

16. Mitchell, Elizabeth, 64; Mary, 39; Annie, 35; Lou, 27; Catherine, 26; Maria, 23; William, 21.

17. Pinkerton, Robert, 75; Nancy, 32; Rebecca, 17; Margaret, 14.

18. Ramsey, Daniel, 22; Susan, 22 (TN).

19. Pitillo, John R., 38; Amanda, 31; Thomas J., 10; Ersula, 6; Joseph, 3; Rebecca, 1.

20. Whitaker, Frank, 34; Martha, 26; Virgil, 1.

21. Harper, Foster, 38; Sarah, 38.

22. Pinkerton, William, 18; Henrietta, 24; Sarina Hair, 8; Fannie Hair 5; Ellen Hair, 3 (the last three are step-children).

23. Robertson*, Alfred, 23; Martha J., 21; George, 9 months.

24. Robertson*, John, 22; Elizabeth, 20; Charley, 2.

25. Pettillo, Thomas, 22; Susan, 28; Caroline, 5; Margaret, 4; May, 3; Lot, 2.

26. Stroup, William, 29; Harriett, 27; Hall, 2.

27. Whitaker, William, 40; Sarah, 34; Charlie, 8; Mary E., 5.

28. Harper, Alexander, 65; Lucinda, 53; Rose, 28; Jerusha, 19; Samuel, 16; Nathan Bartlett, 79.

29. Lanning, Nancy, 40; Candis, 21; Marion, 20; Lillie, 7.

30. Harper, John, 25; Rebecca, 22.

31. Harper, James, 28; Malinda, 36; Alice M., 6; Albert H., 1.

32. Lanning, Sion, 32; Agnes, 35; Mary, 9; Amos, 7; Lot Cooper (or Hooper), 17.

33. Jenkins, Naomi, 53; Julius L., 27; Samantha, 23; Zilpha Lanning, 54 (sister); Emily, 48 (sister).

34. Townsend, Robert, 33 (SC); Mary, 25; Columbus, 10; Josephine, 5; Majoria, 1.

35. Jenkins, Martha, 79; Elizabeth, 45; Joshua, 44; Russell, 43; Alice Sumney, 12.

36. Duckett, Benjamin, 27; Rozilla, 29.

37. Trantham, John, 37; Mary M., 40, Sarah, 13; Mary, 11; Martha, 10; Thomas L., 8; Dorcus, 7; Hardy, 5; Margaret, 4; Ben Woodson*, 19.

38. Fletcher*, Anna, 35; Mariah, 30 (sister), Piffs, 6 (daughter); Burgin, 2; Pearly, 1.

39. Jenkins, Columbus, 17; Susan, 18; William Fletcher*, 19 (hired hand).

40. Petillo*, John, 37; Jane, 37; Joseph, 15; Harriet, 9; William, 7; Arris, 3; Maggie, 1.

41. Whitaker, Dicia, 55; Jane Whitaker, 57 (sisters).

42. Shorter*, Richard, 37; Lou, 26; Selina, 9; David, 6; Andrew, 4; Ella, 2.

43. Allen*, Van, 37 (SC); Mary, 29; Albert, 6; William, 2; Lazarus, 5 months old.

44. Lytle*, Ned, 55; Julia, 55; Adeline (granddaughter), 8.

45. Lytle*, Minor, 50; Mary, 40; Susan, 13; Mollie, 8; Maggie, 6; Mattie, 3.

46. Swayggan, Ben, 69; Elizabeth, 63 (SC).

47. Robertson*, Alfred, 45; Julia, 50; Henry, 10; Rhoda Hall, 80 (mother).

48. Harper, Thomas, 23; Mary, 19; Luther, born October 18, 1879.

49. Lytle Littleton, 66; Manerva, 42 (wife); Millington, 31m; Lear, 25; Johnny, 23; Robert, 18; Joseph, 11; Martha, 7; Margaret, 5; Eliza M., 3.

50. Whitaker, William, 53; Mary, 40, John, 18. Naomey, 13; Martha W., 4.

51. Whitaker, Noah, 48; Martha, 43; David, 18; William, 16; Samuel, 14; Jasper, 11 Malinda, 8; John, 2.

52. Stroup, Margaret, 51; Francis 13f; Arthur, 8; Samuel Smith, 21 (son-in-law); Julia 17 (wife of Samuel); Fannie Stroup 12 (granddaughter).

53. Whitaker, Margaret, 63; Amanda, 23; John, 18.

54. Conner, Rebecca, 43; Joanna, 21; Charley Lanning, 23 (son-in-law); Mary Conner Lanning (daughter); Harriett Lanning (granddaughter).

55. Tweed, Jane, 69; James, 38 (TN); Mary, 30; Martha, 27; John, 25.

56. Balenger, Joel, 30 (SC); Sarah, 33; William, 14; Susan, 10; James, 6; Mary, 4; John, 3; Ella, born July 1880.

57. Lytle, Albertus, 54; Nancy, 48; Ellen, 23; Harriett, 33; Joseph, 21; Ephriam, 20; Frances, 18m; William, 14; John, 12; Emily, 8; Susan, 7; Meritt Young, 16 (mixed race).

58. Stroup, Silas, 63; Susan, 65; Press Cunningham, 23 (son-in-law); Susan 22; Clarence, 1 (grandson).

Bruce Whitaker documents Fairview-area genealogy. To get in touch with him, contact the Crier at [email protected] or 828-771-6983 (call/text).