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Harris Rosetta Blalock (1867-1949)

On April 24th, 1867 the first child born to Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914), Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock (1867-1949) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

On August 9th, 1870 we find "Minerva Burnett" on page 24, line 1 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Forks of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Minerva Burnett, 32yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

James Burnett, 13yrs, works on farm, born in NC.
"James H. Burnett (1858-1926)"

Martha J. Burnett, 11yrs, at home, born in NC.
"Martha Jane Burnett-Singleton (1857-1927)"

David H. Burnett, 8yrs, born in NC.
"David Henry Burnett (1861-1925)"

Nancy E. Burnett, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Nancy E. Burnett (1863-?)"

Harris Burnett, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

Ephraim Burnett, 1 yrs, born in NC.
"Efeldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

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United States Census of 1870

On June 8th, 1880 we find "Hester M. Burnett" on page 7, line 17 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Hester M. Burnett, 42yrs, widowed, keeping house, born in NC.
"Hester Minerva Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

Martha J. Burnett, Daughter, 20yrs, born in NC
"Martha Jane Burnett-Singleton (1857-1927)"

David H. Burnett, Son, 18yrs, born in NC.  
"David Henry Burnett (1861-1925)"

H. Rozetta Burnett, daughter, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

E Hester Burnett, Daughter, 10yrs, born in NC.
"Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1841)"

Samuel A. Burnett, Son, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Samuel Alexander Blalock (1870-1955)"

Devonia C. Burnett, daughter, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Devonia Catherine Blalock-Burnette (1872-1955)"

Harriet R. Burnett, daughter, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939)"

Birtha H. Burnett, Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC
"Bertha Haseltine Blalock-Deaver (1879-1939)"

Nancy C. Burnett, Grand-Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC.
NOTE:  I assume this is the daughter of Nancy C. Burnett (1863-?)

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United States Census of 1880

Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock (1867-1949) went on to marry Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963) on December 25th, 1892 in East Fork Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979

Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963) was born on January 13th, 1870 in East Fork, Haywood Co., NC, USA to James "Jim" Madison Stamey (1851-1935) and Sarah "Jane" Josephine Harper-Stamey (1844-1926).

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Find a Grave Profile - James "Jim" Madison Stamey (1851-1935)

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Find a Grave Profile - Sarah "Jane" Josephine Harper-Stamey (1844-1926)

On July 1st, 1870 we find "James Stamy" on page 3, line 31 of the Federal Census of 1870 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James Stamy, 18yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"James M. Stamey (1843-1935)"

Sarah Stamy, 21yrs, keeping house, born in NC.
"Sarah "Jane" Josehine Harper-Stamey (1844-1936)"

Eddy Stamy, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Edward "Eddy" Stamey (1867-1931)"

Marion Stamy, 1yrs, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963)"

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United States Census of 1870

On June 7th, 1880 we find "James Stamey" on page 1, line 16 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in East Fork Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James Stamey, 25yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"James M. Stamey (1843-1935)"

Sarah J. Stamey, 28yrs, wife, keeping house, born in SC.
"Sarah "Jane" Josehine Harper-Stamey (1844-1936)"

Edny Stamey, 11yrs, son, at home, born in NC.
"Edward "Eddy" Stamey (1867-1931)"

Marion F. Stamey, 9yrs, son, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963)"

James J. Stamey, 8yrs, son, born in NC.
"Thomas James Stamey (1873-1930)"

Didimus Stamey, 6yrs, son, born in NC.
"Didimus Stamey (1874-?)"

Julia M. Stamey, 5yrs, son, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1875-1958)"

Not Named, 9mos, Aug, son, born in NC.


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United States Census of 1880

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.


From the marriage of Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1963) and Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock (1867-1949) at least


On January 4th, 1890 their first child, Luther Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. He died that same day.

On November 19th, 1893 their second child, Elsie Anne Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Charles Benjamin Hipps (1895-1970) on July 8th, 1917 in Haywood County, North Carolina. From this union at least 3 children were born; Robert Haroldean 1920-2014 (Kathryn "Kitten"), Treveylan Filmore 1922-2003 (Maeva E. Hamilton), and Ruth 1934-?. On March 4th, 1988 Elsie died in Lowell, Gaston County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 95 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On May 6th, 1896 their third child, Oscar Edward Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Ollie Ester Barrett (1899-1988) on May 16th, 1916 in Haywood County, North Carolina. From this union at least 3 children were born; James Ray 1918-2005 (Vertie Mae Sutton 1915-2004), T J 1920-1975 (Blanch Wilson 1919-2009), and Ellouise 1924-1998 (Samuel Dee Reece 1910-2008). On April 6th, 1985 Oscar died in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. He was buried in Bon-a-Venture Cemetery also in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 89 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On September 18th, 1897 their forth child, George Etheldred Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. He went on to marry Flora Murray (1898-1967) on September 30th, 1916 in Haywood County, North Carolina. From this union at least 3 children were born; Howard Murray 1917-1994 (Ida Frances James 1919-2003), Edith Collier 1919-1991 (Burris), and George Wayne 1924-2014 (Jane Gregory 195-2015). On June 18th, 1978 George dies in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. He was buried in Longs Community Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of his death he was 81 years old.

On July 3rd, 1900 their fifth child, Nellie H. Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Camio Holder (1988-?)  on March 24th, 1917 in Haywood County, North Carolina. No children were born from this union. On September 23rd, 1917 Nellie died in Beaverdam Township, Haywood County, North Carolina. On September 24th, 1917 she was buried in Longs Chapel, Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 17 years old.

On August 7th, 1908 their sixth child, Bertha Adaline Stamey was born in Haywood County, North Carolina. She went on to marry Julius Glenn Smathers (1906-1971) on June 29th, 1929 in Haywood County, North Carolina. From this union at least 1 child was born; Bobbie G 1930-?. On September 9th, 1972 Bertha died in Haywood County, North Carolina. She was buried in Bon-A-Venture Cemetery in Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina. At the time of her death she was 64 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000
 
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On June 2nd, 1900 we find "Marion Stamy" on page 2, line 54 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Marion Stamy, head, Jan 1870, 30, married 6yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939)"

Rosa Stamy, Wife, April 1866, 34yrs, married 6yrs, 4 born, 3 living, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

Elsie Stamy, Daughter, Sept 1893, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Elsie Anne Stamey (1893-1988)"

Oscar Stamy, Son, Mar 1897, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Oscar Edward Stamey (1896-1985)"

George Stamy, Son, Sept 1899, 1yrs, born in NC.
"George Etheldred Stamey (1897-1978)"

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United States Census,1900

On April 27th, 1910 we find "Marion F. Stamey" on page 5, line 94 of the Federal Census of 1910 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Marion F. Stamey, head, aged 40yrs, married 1, married 17yrs, farmer, general farm, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939)"

H. Rosa Stamey, Wife, 38yrs, married 1, married 17yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

Elsie A. Stamey, Daughter, 16yrs, born in NC.
"Elsie Anne Stamey (1893-1988)"
 
Oscar E. Stamey, Son, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Oscar Edward Stamey (1896-1985)"
 
George E. Stamey, Son, 12yrs, born in NC.
"George Etheldred Stamey (1897-1978)"
 
Nellie H. Stamey, Daughter, 9yrs, born in NC.
"Nellie H. Stamey-Holder (1900-1917)"
 
Bertha A. Stamey, Daughter, 8mos, born in NC.
"Bertha Adaline Stamey-Smathers (1908-1972)"

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United States Census,1910

On January 13th, 1920 we find "Marion F. Stamey" on page 2, line 83 of the Federal Census of 1920 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Marion F. Stamey, head, 43yrs, laborer, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939)"

H Rosie Stamey, Wife, 52yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

Burtha A Stamey, Daughter, 11yrs, born in NC.
"Bertha Adaline Stamey-Smathers (1908-1972)"

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United States Census,1920

On May 23rd, 1930 we find "Marion F. Stamey" on page 16, line 63  the Federal Census of 1930 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Marion F. Stamey, head, 60yrs, married at 22yrs, laborer, paper mill, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939)"

Rosa Stamey, Wife, 60yrs, married at 24yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"
 
Allie Wooten, Niece, 26yrs, single, teacher, public school, born in NC.

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United States Census,1930

On April 11th, 1940 we find "Marion Stamey" on page 9, line 60 of the Federal Census of 1940 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was living at the same house in 1935.

Marion Stamey, head, 70yrs,  laborer, paper mill, born in NC.
"Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939)"

Rosie Stamey, Wife, 72yrs, born in NC.
"Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949)"

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United States Census, 1940

On June 19th, 1949 Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949) died in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried on June 18th, 1949 in what is today Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 82 years old.

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North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994

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Harris Rosette "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey Findagrave.com Profile
 
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The inscription reads: Having finished lives duty my they now sweetly rest.
 
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Longs Community Cemetery
1097 Coffee Branch Road, Canton28716

After the death of his first wife, Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939) marries Ella Childers (1880-1969) on June 10th, 1954 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of this marriage Marion was 82 years old and Ella was 74 years old. There were no children from this marriage.

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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

Ella Childers (1880-1969) was born on July 27th, 1880 in Swain Co., NC, USA to Thomas Clingman Childers (1852-1930) and Emily Dawson-Childers (1842-1907).

United States Census of 1880

United States Census of 1900

Ella Childers (1880-1969) was previously married to Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948) on September 23rd, 1901 in Swain Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-2011

Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948) was born on July 4th, 1877 in Jackson Co., NC, USA to George Washington Morrison (1854-1947) and Melinda Davis-Morrison (?-1878).

On June 19th, 1880 we find "Geo. W. Morrison" on page 48, line 33 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in Seneca Township, Oconee Co., SC, USA.

Geo. W. Morrison, head, 30yrs, works in sawmill, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
George Washington Morrison (1854-1947)

Malvina Morrison, wife, 28yrs, housekeeper, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Elmira Melvilla Matthews-Morrison (1852-1908)"
NOTE: Second wife of George and NOT the mother of Baxter.

Baxter D. Morrison, son, 2yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948)"

Charles B. Morrison, son, 7mos, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
 

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United States Census of 1880

On June 20th, 1900 we find "Backster D. Morrison" on page 13, line 52 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Charleston Township, Swain Co., NC, USA.

Backster D. Morrison, Son, July 1877, 22yrs, single, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948)"

George W. Morrison, Son, July 1882, 18yrs, married, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"George Washington Morrison (1854-1947)"

William J. Morrison, son, Mar 1884, 16yrs, single, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.


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United States Census of 1900

From the marriage of Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948) and Ella Childers-Morrison (1880-1969) at least 3 children were born; Olive Marie Morrison 1905-?, Bonnie Mariah Morrison-Shoaf 1906-2000 (Garfield Zachariah Shoaf 1900-1972) and Capt. Garland Victor Morrison 1910-1999 (Mamie Lee Cain-Morrison 1914-1991).

On April 20th, 1910 we find "Baxter Morrison"  on page 11b, line 82 of the Federal Census of 1910 living in Newport Ward 5, Newport Co., RI, USA.

Baxter Morrison, head, 32yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948)"

Ellen Morrison, wife, 29yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Ella Childers-Morrison (1880-1969)"

Olive Morrison, daughter, 4yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Olive Marie Morrison 1905-?"

Bonnie Morrison, daughter, 3yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Bonnie Mariah Morrison-Shoaf 1906-2000"

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United States Census of 1910

On January 21st, 1920 we find "Baxter D. Morrison" on page 25B, line 71 of the Federal Census of 1920 living in North ward, Canton Town, Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Baxter D. Morrison, head, 42yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948)"

Ellie Morrison, wife, 38yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Ella Childers-Morrison (1880-1969)"

Olive M. Morrison, daughter, 14yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Olive Marie Morrison 1905-?"

Bonnie M. Morrison, daughter, 13yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Bonnie Mariah Morrison-Shoaf 1906-2000"

Garland V. Morrison, son, 9yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Garland Victor Morrison (1910-1999)"

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United States Census of 1920

On April 10th, 1930 we find "Baxter D. Morrison" on page 13a, line 6 of the Federal Census of 1930 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Baxter D. Morrison, head, 52yrs, married at 25yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948)"

Ellie Morrison, wife, 448yrs, married at 21yrs, born in NC, Father/Mother born in NC.
"Ella Childers-Morrison (1880-1969)"

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United States Census of 1930

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United States Census of 1940

On February 22nd, 1948 Baxter Davis Morrison (1877-1948) died in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Old Bon-A-Centure Cem., West Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 70 years old.  

On April 12th, 1963 Marion Filmore Stamey (1870-1939) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried beside his first wife Harris Rosetta "Rosie" Blalock-Stamey (1867-1949) in what is today Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he is 93 years old.

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North Carolina Death Certificates. 1909-1976
 
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North Carolina Death Indexes,  1908-2004

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994
 
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Marion Filmore Stamey Findagrave.org Profile

On September 30th, 1969 Ella Childers-Stamey (1880-1969) dies in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried on October 2nd, 1869 in what is today Old Bon-A-Venture Cem., West Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she is 89 years old.

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994
 
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Ella Childers-Stamey Findagrave.com Profile

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Bon A Venture Cemetery
Smith Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786

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