by Bruce Whitaker
The 1860 census was the last one before the Civil War. It did not list enslaved people, so all the individuals listed are white. Fairview’s enslaved population was less than 10 percent of the general population. None of the residents were foreign-born, and very few were born in any state other than North Carolina. There was almost no foreign immigration to the south after the Revolutionary War. In 1920, more than 92% of NC residents were born in the state.
I have copied the names exactly the way they are listed on the census. The numbered order reflects the way the census taker traveled, so people are listed next to their neighbors. First names, second names and maiden names are included in parentheses; “m” and “f” listed after names stand for male and female. All were born in North Carolina unless noted “(SC)” for South Carolina, “(TN)” for Tennessee, “(NH)” for New Hampshire or “(GA)” for Georgia.
1. Clayton, (Lambert) C., 53; Eliza (Burgin), 42; G.M. Clayton, 16 m; W.B., 14 m; R.C., 10 m; Sarah, 4.
2. Clayton, W.S., 36 m; Adeline, 34 (NH); G.N.L., 4 m; D.L., 1 f.
3. Cooper, A. (Alexander), 52; Diana, 45; J.E., 21 m; E.A., 18 f; Mary 16; Amanda, 14; Eugenia, 12; Nancy, 1; W.H., 6 m; Delian, 2 f.
4. Davis, George, 24; P.R. (Patience Rhodes), 17 f; James P., 6 months.
5. Lytle, S., 47 m; M.A., 24 f; R.A., 21 f; Thomas B., 18; George B., 16; J.N., 13 f; Milton, 10; Leah, 8; John, 6; William, 8 months.
6. Lanning, Joseph, 71; Margaret (Morrison), 62; Zilpha, 34; Naomi, 33; R.A. (Rose Ann), 30; Emmy (Emma), 29; Brazilla, 26 m; Rosila Jenkins, 9; Julius Jenkins, 7; Samantha Jenkins, 5 f.
7. Lanning, Amos, 73; Mary (Gallimore), 59; Elizabeth, 40; Sarah, 32.
8. Lanning, Mitchell, 25; Sarepta, 22; Martha, 1.
9. Lanning, John, 66; Rebecca, 39; Cynthia, 30; Sarah, 19.
10. Lanning, E.R. (Elliot Riley), 27; Nancy (Yelton), 21; C.A. (Candis), 1; James M., 3 months.
11. Ownby, Oliver, 31; Em (Cynthia Lanning), 29; M.M., 4 f.
12. Lanning, L. (Elbert Lorenzo), 34; Mary, 34; S.W. (Scion), 12; R.A. (Rufus), 10; Harriet, 8; Caroline, 6; John, 3; Wm. (William Hardy), 1.
13. Harper, A. (Alexander), 45; Lucinda (Sales), 43; Foster, 18; Ann (Anner),14; Roxe (Rosannah) 12; James, 10; John, 8; Thomas, 4; Miram, 3 months.
14. Reed, James, 60; Nancy (Grant), 58; Sarah Ann, 19; Charles, 17.
15. Reed, Jesse, 24; Molly (E. Milly Pinkerton) 22; Sarah, 2; William H., 8 months.
16. Reed, Henry, 32; Susan (Whitaker), 34; Silas, 7; M.S. (Marcus L.), 6; M.R. (Merion Rebecca “Becky”), 5; H.M. (Harvey Marion), 3; Elias (Elias Josephus “Joe”), 1.
17. Sais (Sales), Margaret, 58; W.H., 26 m; John, 23; Joseph, 21; James M., 16; Mary, 12; Julius, 9; Elias, 7; Thomas, 4.
18. Cross, Joseph, 45; Mary (“Polly” Chatham), 48; William, 60.
19. Ballard, William, 39; Rachel, 34; M.E., 12 f; J.B., 8 m; S.C., 3 m.
20. Lanning, S.A. (Lossen Alexander Lanning), 35; Charlotte (Reed), 37; Eliza (Elizabeth “Betty”), 8; Philetus E., 3.
21. Grant, Sarah (Whitaker), 29; Henry, 16; Nancy, 14; John, 10.
22. Grant, James, 22; M.J. (Martha Jane Pinkerton), 22.
23. Cooper, James (Henry), 56; Elizabeth (Maxwell), 58; Andrew, 24; Minerva, 20; Columbus, 17; William, 10; R.M. (Robert Marion) Clayton, 8 months (GA) (grandchild, son of daughter Matilda Ann Cooper Clayton, 1830–1859).
24. Dotson, Harris, 31; Catherine, 25; George, 9; Calvin, 7; Bynum, 5; Dolphus, 2; William, 1 month; Easter, 60.
25. McConner, E., 21 m; Mary, 24; Minerva, 1.
26. Ownby, Ambrose, 55; Jane, 55.
27. Dotson, Josiah, 63; Easter, 66.
28. Hamilton, J.J., 23 m; Sarah, 19; Harriet, 1; Elizabeth, 2 months.
29. Lewis, Josiah, 26; Narcissa, 30; John D., 2; Ged H., 2 months.
30. Right (Wright), David, 55; Mirah, 45; Narcissa, 20; Ham, 19; William, 16; Henry, 15; John, 12; Laura, 5; Milly, 22; Haley, 1 m.
31. Pack, Alford, 47 (TN); Mary 43 (SC); Sarah, 18; Julia, 17; George, 15; John, 13; William, 12; Mary, 5; Thomas, 1.
32. Ruff, Daniel, 48 (TN); Delila, 15; Cynthia, 11; Jedford, 9; Amanda, 7; Emiline, 5.
33. Ruff, Hosea, 22; Elizabeth, 18; Mary, 10 months.
34. Williams, W.R., 41 m; Sarah, 31; James, 15; John, 7; Jesse, 9; Manerva, 5; Matilda, 3.
35. Rhodes, William, 33; Susan, 60.
36. Right (Wright), Margaret, 24; Juletta, 7; Martha, 5; Harriett, 3.
37. Merrell, John (Mc), 43 (TN); Jane, 27; William, 13; Jane Merrell, 70.
38. Merrell, Samuel 41; Elisa, 32; David, 10; Laura, 7; John, 4; Samuel Patton, 26.
39. Brevard, D. (David) S., 28; Candace, 27 (TN); Albert, 8 months; Joseph, 30; Margaret, 20; Mahaley, 17; Thomas Trantham, 23 (son of Joseph and Mary Whitaker Trantham).
40. Harper, Peter, 49; Mary (Stroup), 45; Rachel, 19; Nancy, 17; Catherine, 14; Samuel, 12; Sarah, 10; Elizabeth, 7; James, 6.
41. Smart, John, 53 (SC); Elmira, 50; Elizabeth, 19.
42. Potelo (Pittillo), Matilda, 45; John R., 19; Sarah, 17; Rebecca, 15; Thomas, 13; Robert, 10; Martha, 8.
43. Hornby, S.S., 26 m; Mary, 22.
44. Yearwood (Earwood), Thomas, 46; Elizabeth (Trantham), 40; Christina, 18; Bartly (Bartlett), 16; Joshua, 15; Thomas, 13; Joseph, 10; John, 7; Mary, 5.
45. Trantham (Wright), Mary, 40; Alexander, 20; John, 15; Joseph, 14; Merritt, 12; Leander, 10.
46. Cheatam (Chatham), Lucrecia (Lucretia), 39; Margaret, 12; Benoni (Benoi), 5 months.
47. Right (Wright), John, 60; Nancy (Plemmons), 51; Alexander, 20; Matilda (Plemmons), 25; Nancy, 5.
48. Right (Wright), R.F. (Robert Franklin “Frank”), 30; Malinda (Plemmons), 29; Sarah, 1; William, 6 months; Manerva, 8; John, 6; Newton, 3.
49. Lyth (Lytle), M., 50; Rebecca, 44; John Harper, 24.
50. Trantham, Mary (Whitaker), 65; David Trantham, 22.
51. Trantham, James, 26; (Hannah) Manerva (Wright) (Grant), 26; Jane, 6; Susan, 2; Mary, 1.
52. Smart, Thomas L., 28; Mary, 24; Rebecca, 2.
53. Jenkins (Whitaker), Sarah 58; Columbus, 24; Henry, 21; Mary (Jenkins) Owen, 23.
54. Clemons (Clements), Preston, 59; Lucy (Pinkerton), 5; Mary, 25; David, 22; Nancy, 17; Andrew, 14; Norma, 99.
Part two of three will appear in next month’s Town Crier.
Bruce Whitaker documents Fairview area genealogy. To get in touch with him, contact the Crier at [email protected] or 828-771-6983 (call/text).