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Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton 1840-1884

The first child of Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Mary Anderson-Blalock (1820-1849) was Eliza Jane Blalock (1840-1884). She was born on January 9th, 1840 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., Haywood Co., NC, USA.

On August 31st, 1850 we find "E. H. Blalock" on page 73, line 28 of the Federal Census of 1850 living in Haywood Co., NC, USA.

E. H. Blalock, 33yrs, mechanic, born in NC.
"Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896)"

Mary Blalock, 29yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Ann Campbell-Blalock (1820-1890)"

Eliza Blalock, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884)"

Sarah Blalock, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Sarah Ann Blalock-Evans (1841-1923)"

Joseph Blalock, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910)"

Nancy Blalock, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Nancy Elizabeth Blalock-Rogers (1843-1883)"

Mary Blalock, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Mary "Polly" Caroline Blalock (1844-1919)"

James Blalock, 4yrs, born in NC.
"James L. Blalock (1846-1853)"

Rhedecca Blalock, 2yrs, born in NC.
"Rebecca Adeline Blalock-Sentelle (1848-1939)"

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United State Census of 1850

On July 14th, 1860 we find "E. H. Blaylock" on page 74, line 2 of the Federal Census of 1860 living in District 37, Haywood Co., NC, USA

E. H. Blaylock, 43yrs, house carpenter, born in NC.
"Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896)"

Mary A. Blaylock, 35yrs, Domenstic, born in NC.
"Mary Ann Campbell-Blalock (1820-1890)"

Eliza J. Blaylock, 20yrs, Domestic, born in NC.
"Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884)"

Sary A. Blaylock, 18yrs, Domentic, born in NC.
"Sarah Ann Blalock-Evans (1841-1923)"

Joseph M. Blaylock, 17yrs, Farming, born in NC.
"Joseph Manning Blalock (1842-1910)"

Nancy E. Blaylock, 15yrs, servant, born in NC.
"Nancy Elizabeth Blalock-Rogers (1843-1883)"

Mary C. Blaylock, 14yrs, born in NC.
"Mary "Polly" Caroline Blalock (1844-1919)"

Margaret Blaylock, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Margaret Louisa Blalock-Deaver (1851-1933)"

Matilda Blaylock, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Matilda C. Blalock-Free (1853-1880)"

Thomas L. Blaylock, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas Lenoir Blalock (1852-1934)"

Wm B. Blaylock, 4yrs, born in NC.
"William Baxter Blalock (1856-1928)"

John C. Blaylock, 2yrs, born in NC
"John Campbell Blalock (1856-1936)"

Lucinda E. Blaylock, 6mo, born in NC.
"Lucinda E. Blalock-Hargrove (1859-1883)"

George Blaylock, 7mo, born in NC.
"George Blalock (?)"
NOTE: Son of George Blalock (1823-1910)

George Blaylock, 34yrs, farming, born in NC.
"George H. Blalock (1823-1910)"
NOTE: Etheldred's Younger Brother

James A. Blaylock, 23yrs, painter, born in NC.
"James Madison Blalock (1815-1895).
NOTE: Etheldred's Younger Brother

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United States Census of 1860

Eliza Jane Blalock (1840-1884) went on to marry Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907) on September 23rd, 1861 in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA.
 
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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

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North Carolina Marriage, 1759-1979

Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907) was born on January 12th, 1839 in Greenville Co., SC, USA to John William Singleton (1804-1881) and Adeline Roberts-Singleton (1811-1896).

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John William Singleton Findagrave.com Profile

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United State Census of 1840 - John Singleton, Greenville Co., SC, USA.

On August 28th, 1850 we find "John Singleton" on page 353, line 31 of the Federal Census of 1850 living in Greenville Co., SC, USA.

John Singleton, 41yrs, laborer, born in VA.
"John William Singleton (1804-1881)"

Adeline Singleton, 39yrs, born in SC.
"Adeline Roberts-Singleton (1811-1896)"

Jane Singleton, 15yrs, born in SC.
"Jane Singleton (1835-?)"

Jesse Singleton, 14yrs, born in SC.
"Jesse Robert Singleton (1837-1919)"

Samuel Singleton, 12yrs, born in SC.
"Samuel Perry Singleton (1839-1907)"

James Singleton, 10yrs, born in SC.
"James T. Singleton (1848-1921)"

William Singleton, 7yrs, born in SC.
"William Henry Singleton (1845-1919)"

John Singleton, 3yrs, born in SC.
"Rev. John Thomas Singleton (1848-1921)

Joseph Singleton, 3months, born in SC.
"Joseph Sheredy Singleton (1849-1921)"

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United States Census of 1850

From this marriage of Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907) and Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884) at least 10 children were born;

On July 23rd, 1861 their first child, James "Jim" Robert Singleton (1861-1943) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Martha Jane Burnett (1854-1927) his first cousin on October 27th, 1881 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Martha Jane Burnett (1854-1927) was born on August 13th, 1857 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to Alfred Burnette (1833-1864) and Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914). From the marriage of James "Jim" Robert Singleton (1861-1943) and Martha Jane Burnett (1857-1927) at least 8 childredn were born; William J. Singlton 1874-1938 (Sallie Barrett 1888-1955), Joseph Henry Singleton 1880-1951 (Dortha Jane Mull-Singleton 1880-1959), Samuel Perry Singleton 1883-1961 (Hannah Harper-Singleton 1864-1952), Chloe Christine Singleton-Wells 1886-1949 (Jule Hezekiah Wells 1881-1969), Dolly H. Singlton 1890-1981 (Carl Wilburn Ray 1888-1979), Fred Singleton 1895-? (Connie S. Brown-Singleton-Fowler 1904-1979), William "Edd" Edward Singleton 1897-? (Edna Caroline Knight-Singlton) and George Washington Singleton 1899-1965 (Florence Mariah Rhinehart 1907-1966). On August 13th, 1927 Martha Jane Burnett (1857-1927) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in an unknown cemetary in Woodrow, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 73 years old. On August 10th, 1943 James "Jim" Robert Singleton (1861-1943) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in what was originally Turpin's Chapel Cem., Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. Today it is known as Maple Grove UMC Cemetary. At the time of his death he was 82 years old.

Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907), like most young men from the South in the early part of the 1860's fought in the Civil War. Below is what information I could gather on his civil war record.

On April 15th, 1863 Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907) enlisted as a private with Company F, North Carolina 25th Infantry Regiment but was mustered out on June 15th, 1839.

25th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry

"25th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 15th Volunteers, was assembled at Camp Patton, Asheville, North Carolina, in August, 1861. The following counties furnished companies for the regiment: Henderson, Jackson, Haywood, Cherokee, Transylvania, Clay, Macon, and Buncombe. It moved to Grahamville, South Carolina and remained there until March, 1862. The unit then moved back to North Carolina and arrived in Virginia on June 24. Serving in R. Ransom's and M.W. Ranson's Brigade, it fought with the army from the Seven Days' Battles to Fredericksburg, served in North Carolina, then saw action at Plymouth and Drewry's Bluff. Later the 25th participated in the long Petersburg siege south of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign. It reported 128 casualties during the Seven Days' Battles, 15 in the Maryland Campaign, 88 at Fredericksburg, and 103 at Plymouth. Many were disabled at Sayler's Creek, and on April 9, 1865, only 8 officers and 69 were present. The field officers were Colonels Thomas L. Clingman and Henry M. Rutledge; Lieutenant Colonels S.C. Bryson, St. Clair Dearing, and Matthew N. Love; and Majors John W. Francis, William S. Grady, and William Y. Morgan."

The National Park Service Battle Unit Details, Confederate North Carolina Troops

On August 15th, 1863 their third child, Lucinda Adeline Singleton (1863-1908) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry David Henry Burnett (1861-1925) her first cousin on December 17th, 1885 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. David Henry Burnett (1861-1925) was born on June 2nd, 1861 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to Alfred Burnett and Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914).From the marriage of David Henry Burnett (1861-1925) and Lucinda Adeline Singleton (1864-1908) at least 6 children were born; Hester Rosetta Burnett 1886-1950 (Jack Gibson Reveles 1882-1966), Martha "Mattie" Susannah Burnett-Law 1888-1961 (William Amose Law 1875-1927), James William Burnett 1890-1954 (Eliza Jane Burnette-Burnette 1897-1958), Lon Bidwell Burnett 1893-1976 (Ethel E. Nolen-Burnett 1896-1974), Carrie Burnett-Edmonds 1897-1971 (John H. Edmonds 1884-1960) and Annie Belle Burnett 1904-1972 (John Davis Harris). On March 15th, 1908 Lucinda Adeline Singleton-Burnett (1864-1908) died in Gaston Co, NC, USA. She was buried in Shiloh Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 43 year old. On Janurary 6th, 1925 David Henry Burnett (1861-1925) died in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Edgewood Cem., Lowell, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 63 years old.

On December 17th, 1864 their second child, Joseph William Singleton (1864-1926) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Nancy "Nannie" Lucinda Singleton-Singleton (1869-1954) on March 17th, 1889 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Nancy "Nannie" Lucinda Singleton (1869-1954) was born on October 13th, 1869 in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to William Alson Samuel Columbus Singleton (1845-1935) and Electra Elizabeth Wells-Singleton (1846-1897). From the marriage of Joseph William Singleton (1864-1926) to Nancy "Nannie" Lucinda Singleton (1869-1954) at least 6 children were born; George Walter Singleton 1889-1962 (Mallie Henson-Singleton 1897-1934), Carroll Pritchard Singleton 1892-1963 (Annie Laurie Smathers-Singleton 1895-1986), Ethel Electra Singleton-Cothran 1895-1975 (Clyde B. Cothran 1895-1958), Mary Gertrude Singleton-Anderson-Harbin 1907-1969 (Jack Anderson 1905-1935, Mr. Harbin), Glyde Wells Singleton-Bumgarner 1909-1997 (Earl Lloyd Bumgarner 1910-1987), Agnes Jane Singleton-Conley 1913-1999 (Albert Charles Conley 1912-1981). On April 1st, 1926 Joseph William Singleton (1864-1926) died in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried on April 2nd, 1926 in what is today Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 61 years old. On August 2nd, 1954 Nancy "Nannie" Lucinda Singleton-Singleton (1869-1954) died in NC, USA. She was buried in what is today Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 84 years old.

On September 11th, 1865 their forth child, John Henry Singleton (1865-1934) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Ida Peahuff (1866-1934) on April 9th, 1890 in Greenville Co., SC, USA. Ida Peahuff (1866-1934) was born on Janurary 5th, 1866 to Robert Peahuff (?) and Emmaline ?-Peahuff (?). From the marriage of John Henry Singleton (1865-1934) and Ida Peahuff (1866-1934) at least 6 children were born; Minnie Singleton-Stamey 1892-1967 (William Baxter Stamey 1874-1963), Emma Singleton 1894-1940 (never married/children), Lena Singleton-Norris 1902-1974 (Mr. Norris), Artie Singleton-Haney 1904-1962 (John Haney 1905-1968), Samuel Perry Singleton 1906-1977 (Cora Frances Bursak-Singleton 1902-1995) and William Charles "Charlie" Singleton 1908-1977 (Cecile Maude Green-Singleton 1910-1995). On Feburary 27th, 1934 Ida Peahuff (1866-1934) died in Greenville Co., SC, USA. She was buried in Mush Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem, Travelers Rest, Greenville Co., SC, USA. At the time of her death she was 68 years old. On September 23rd, 1934 John Henry Singleton (1865-1934) died at the City Hospital in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, USA. On September 25th, 1934 he was buried in Mush Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem, Travelers Rest, Greenville Co., SC, USA. At the time of his death he was 69 years old.

On March 26th, 1867 their fifth child, Thomas "Tom" Suel Singleton (1867-1940) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Mary Elizabeth Clark (1873-1928) on January 13th, 1898 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Mary Elizabeth Clark (1873-1928) was born on May 19th, 1873 to David B. Clark (1853-1941) and Martha S. Owens (1853-1946). From the marriage of Thomas "Tom" Suel Singleton (1867-1940) and Mary Elizabeth Clark (1873-1928) at least 9 children were born; Inez Singleton 1892-?, Alice Singleton 1894-?, Charles Gaston Singleton 1896-1970 (Annie May Taylor-Singleton (1903-1983), Thomas Frank Singleton 1900-1973 (never married/children), Alma Singleton-Miller 1907-1940 (Frank Miller 1898-? ), Hester Elizabeth Singleton-McClure 1907-1989 (Mr. McClure?), William John Singleton 1909-1929 (never married/children), Joseph Arthur 1913-1964 (never married/children) and Minnie 1916-1917 (Infant). On May 22nd, 1928 Mary Elizabeth Clark (1873-1928) died in Haywoood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Plains UMC Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 55 years old. On December 28th, 1940 Thomas "Tom" Suel Singleton (1867-1940) died in Warrenville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Plains UMC Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 73 years old.

On February 13th, 1869 their sixth child, Martha "Mattie" Ann Singleton (1869-1942) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Marion Edward Burton (1874-1924). Marion Edward Burton (1874-1924) was born on October 23rd, 1874 in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Burton (1850-?) and Louise "Lovena" Christopher-Burton (1848-?). From the marriage of Marion Edward Burton (1874-1924) and Martha "Mattie" Ann Singleton (1869-1942) at least 7 children were born; Anna Burton 1891-?, Alice Burton 1894-?, Erby Burton 1897-?, Ella May Burton 1899-?, Bessie 1901-?, Pervy 1908-? and Maude Juanita 1910-1986 (John A. Sowers 1900-?). On December 30th, 1924 Marion Edward Burton (1874-1924) died in Trinity, Randolph Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Hopewell UMC Cem., Trinity, Randolph Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 50 years old. On August 21st 1942 Martha "Mattie" Ann Singleton (1869-1942) died in Randolph Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Hopewell UMC Cem., Trinity, Randolph Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 73 years old.

On July 15th, 1870 we find "S.P. Singleton" on page 3, line 22 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co, NC, USA.

S. P. Singleton, 31yrs, Day Laborer, born in South Carolina.
"Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907)"

Eliza Singleton, 29yrs, keeping house, born in NC
"Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884)

George W. Singleton, 10yrs, works on farm, born in NC.        Who is this?
"George Washington Singleton (1860-?)"

James Singleton, 8yrs, born in NC.
"James "Jim" Robert Singleton (1861-1943)"

Joseph Singleton, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Joseph William Singleton (1864-1926)"

Lucinda Singleton, 4yrs, born in NC.
"Lucinda Adeline Singleton (1865-1908)"

Thomas Singleton, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas "Tom" Suel Singleton (1867-1940)

Martha Singleton, 1yrs, born in NC.
"Martha Ann Singleton (1869-1942)

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United States Census, 1870

On March 6th, 1872 their seventh child, Nancy Haseltine Singleton (1872-1917) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry James Herbert Gibson (1870-1935) on August 30th, 1891 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. James Herbert Gibson (1870-1935) was born on November 21st, 1870 in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Ebenezer Albert Gibson (1844-1916) and Martha E. Farmer-Gibson (1844-1905). From the marriage of James Herbert Gibson (1870-1935) and Nancy Haseltine Singleton (1872-1917) at least 7 children were born; Florence Gibson 1893-1946 (never married/children), Josie Gibson-Harkins 1897-1957 (Thomas J. Harkins 1871-?), James Franklin Gibson 1900-1954 (never married/children), William Grady Gibson 1903-1967 (never married/children), Jethro Ebenezer Gibson 1907-1987 (Helen Goodson-Gibson 1914-2004). On June 15th, 1917 Nancy Haseltine Singleton (1872-1917) died in Haywood C., NC, USA. She was buried the following day on June 16th, 1917 in what today is the Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 46 years old. On July 2nd, 1935 James Herbert Gibson (1870-1935) died in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in what today is the Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he ws 64 years old.

On June 1st, 1874 their eighth child, Benjamin Baxter Singleton (1874-1947) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Mary Alethia Knight (1878-1947) on October 28th, 1894 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Mary Alethia Knight (1878-1947) was born on November 7th, 1878 in Sunburst, Haywood Co., NC, USA to James Henry Knight (1853-1919) and Mary "Molly" Alethea Harris-Knight (1858-1930). From the marraige of Benjamin Baxter Singleton (1874-1947) and Mary Alethia Knight (1878-1947) at least 9 children were born; Maggie Mae Singleton-Woody 1895-1969 (Floyd Woody 1892-1947), Claude Medford Singleton 1898-1992 (Louse Verlie Chambers-Singleton 1906-1983), Mollie Jane Singleton-Queen 1900-1969 (Fred G. Queen 1898-1984), James Henry Singleton 1902-1981 (Mary "Tarpy" Electra Chambers-Singleton 1906-1978 and Molly Jackson Rogers-Singleton 1874-1947), Pearl Pauline Singleton-Burnette 1904-1978 (John Carl Burnette 1899-1990), Bessie Louise Singleton-Erwin 1909-1976 (Charles Gibson Erwin 1904-1963), Maria Edna Singleton-Pitts 1911-1993 (William Dacus Pitts 1909-1989), Mary E. Singleton-Reece 1914-1997 (Jennings Bryant Reece 1908-1975) and Robert Theodore Singleton 1918-1993 (Frances Irene Chambers-Singleton 1918-1942). On August 23rd, 1947 Benjamin Baxter Singleton (1874-1947) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in what is today Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 73 years old. On March 23rd, 1947 Mary Alethia Knight-Singleton (1878-1947) died in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in what is today Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 68 years old.

On August 15th, 1876 their ninth child, Mary Ellen Singleton (1876-1946) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She had 3 children out of wedlock by John Messer (1893-1934). From this union 3 children were born; Frank Messer 1894-1960 (never married/children), Minnie Messer 1899-1908 (child) and Bertha Messer-Wright 1905-1925 (Benjamin "Ben" F. Wright). Mary Ellen Singleton (1876-1946) went on to marry William Arnold Dean (1885-1950) on January 22nd, 1916 in Gaston Co., NC, USA. No Children were born of this union. On April 3rd, 1946 Mary Ellen Singleton (1876-1946) died in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 69 years old. On Janurary 15th, 1950 William Arnold Dean (1885-1950) died in Gaston Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Hollywood Cem., Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 64 years old.

On March 15th, 1880 their tenth child, Cordelia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Singleton (1880-1951) was born in Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Redmond Russell (1877-1910) on June 16th, 1900 in Pigeon, Haywood Co., NC, USA. Redmond Russell (1877-1910) was born in April of 1877 in NC to John C. W. Russell (1848-1912) and Nancy Jane Metcalf-Russell (1846-1919). From the marriage of Redmond Russell (1877-1910) and Cordelia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Singleton (1880-1951) at least 3 children were born; Lenoir Russell 1907-?, George William Russell 1904-? and Mamie J. Russell 1902-?. Redmond Russell died some time before 1910. He's death and burial information is at present unknown. After the death of her first husband Cordelia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Singleton (1880-1951) remarried to marry Ralph Goodson (1891-1920) on August 29th, 1910 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Ralph Goodson (1891-1920) was born on August 15th, 1891 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA to John Erwin Goodson (1847-1934) and Loucinda "Lou" Abel-Goodson (1852-1934). From the marriage of Ralph Goodson (1891-1920) and Cordelia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Singleton (1880-1951) at least 3 children were born;
Ray Goodson 1812-1973 (Eva Jean Goodson-Goodson 1926-2010), Margie Louise Goodson-Smith 1916-1980 (Mr. Smith) and William Lloyd Goodson 1918-1991 (Nellie G. ?-Goodson 1906-1985). On April 20th, 1920 Ralph Goodson (1891-1920) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in what it today Bethel Community Cem, Bethel, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 28 years old. On December 18th, 1951 Cordelia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Singleton (1880-1951) died in Brown Summitt, Guilford Co., NC, USA. She was buried in New Hope Prim. Bap. Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co, NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 71 years old.

On June 14hth 1880 We find "S. P. Singleton " on page 9, line 27 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in Leicester Township, Buncombe Co., NC, USA.

S. P. Singleton, 45yrs, Crops in another county, born in SC.
"Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907)"

Eliza I Singleton, Wife, 40yrs, house keeping, born in NC.
"Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884)"

James R. Singleton, Son, 17yrs, hires out by day, born in NC.
"James "Jim" Robert Singleton (1861-1943)

Joseph W Singleton, Son, 16yrs, hires out by day, born in NC
"Joseph William Singleton (1864-1926)"

Lucinda A Singleton, Daughter, 14yrs, works in home, born in NC.
"Lucinda Adeline Singleton-Burnette (1865-1908)"

Thomas Singleton, Son, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Thomas "Tom" Suel Singleton (1867-1940)"

Martha A. Singleton, Daughter, 11yrs, born in NC.
"Martha Ann Singleton-Burton (1869-1942)

Nancy C. Singleton, Daughter, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Nancy Haseltine Singleton-Gibson (1871-1917)"

John H. Singleton, Son, 7yrs, born in NC.
"John Henry Singleton (1865-1934)"

Benjamin B. Singleton, Son, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Benjamin Baxter Singleton (1874-1947)"

Mary E. Singleton, Daughter, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Ellen Singleton-Messer-Dean (1876-1946)"

Cordelia E. Singleton, Daughter, 0yrs, born in NC.
"Cordelia Elizabeth Singleton-Russell-Goodson (1880-1951)"

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United States Census of 1880

Just 4 years later Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton (1840-1884) died on December 1st, 1884 in Haywood Co. NC, USA. She is buried in the what is today the Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 44 year old.
 
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Eliza Jane Blalock-Singleton Findagrave.com Profile

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Bethel Community Cemetery
5852 pigeon Road (US Hwy 276), Canton, North Carolina, 28716

The census of 1890 was destroyed by fire. The only part to survive for North Carolina was  the census taken in; South Point Township, Riverbend Township and township #2 in Cleveland County.

On June 12th, 1900 we find "Samuel Singleton" on page 8, line 41 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co. NC, USA.

Samuel Singleton, Jan 1839, 61 yrs, born in SC.
"Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907)"

Ellen Singleton, Daughter, Aug 1876, 23yrs, born in NC.
"Mary Ellen Singleton-Messer-Dean (1876-1946)"

Lizzie Singleton, Daughter, Mar 1870, 20yrs, born in NC.
"Cordelia Elizabeth Singleton-Russell-Goodson (1880-1951)"

Frank Singleton, Grandson, July 1875, 4yrs, born in NC.
"Frank Messer (1894-1960) - Son of Mary Ellen Singleton

Minnie Singleton, Granddaughter, July 1899, 10mos, born in NC.
"Minnie Messer (1899-1908) - Daughter of Mary Ellen Singleton

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United States Census, 1900

On August 20th, 1907 Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton (1839-1907) died in Haywood Co. NC, USA. He was buried in what is today the Bethel Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he is 68 years old.
 
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Samuel "Sam" Perry Singleton Findagrave.com Profile

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