On October 14th, 1876 the fifth child born to Etheldred Harrison Blalock (1817-1896) and Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914), Harriet Ruemma Blalock (1876-1939) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood County, North Carolina.

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, dagutghter, 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

In June of 1897 Harriet's first child, Walter H. Blalock (1897-1910) was born in Haywood Co., NC, USA. His father is at this time unknown. Walter H. Blalock (1897-1910) is not listed with his mother on the Census of 1910 or in the house hold of any other relative so we can only assume he died before the census of 1910.

On June 21st, 1900 we find "Harriet Burnett" on page 12, line 19 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in her older brother's household: "Dred Burnett" of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Dred Burnett, head, Mar 1869, 31yrs, married 9 yrs, farmer, born in NC.
"Etheldred Hester Blalock (1869-1941)"

Julia Burnett, Wife, Apr 1876, 24yrs, married 9yrs, 5 born, 5 living, born in NC.
"Julia Alice Stamey-Blalock (1877-1958)"

Grady Burnett, Son, Jun 1891, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Grady M. Blalock (1891-1967)"

Benjamin Burnett, Son, aug 1892, 7yrs, born in NC.
"Benjamin Blalock (1892-1907)"

Nelson Burnett, Son, Jul 1894, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Nelson Theodore Blalock (1894-1986)"

Alma Burnett, Daughter, Dec 1896, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Alma Esther Blalock (1896-1994)"

Conway Burnett, Son, Jun 1900, 0mos, born in NC.
"James Conway Blalock (1900-1962)"

Minerva Burnett, Mother, Sept 1837, 62yrs, widowed, 1born, 1 living, born in NC.
"Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnett (1838-1914)"

Harriet Burnett, Sister, Oct 1876, 23yrs, single,  1 born, 1 living, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock (1876-1939)"

Walter H. Burnett, Nephew, Jun 1897, 2yrs, born in NC
"Walter H. Blalock (1897-1910)"
NOTE: Must be Harriet's son
 
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United States Census, 1900

Harriet Ruemma Blalock (1876-1939) went on to marry James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970) on October 15th, 1900 in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

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North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979

James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970) was born on December 6th, 1877 in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to William Rily Wooten (1848-1900) and Mary Angeline Tompson-Wooten (1849-1938).

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Angeline T. Wooten Findagrave.com Profile

On June 24th, 1880 we find "William R. Wooten" on page 24, line 7 of the Federal Census of 1880 living in Beaverdam Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

William R. Wooten, 32yrs, farmer, bonr in SC, father/mother born in SC
"William Rilz Wooten (1848-?)"

Mary A. Wooten, 30yrs, wife, keeping house, born in NC, father/mother born in NC.
"Mary Angeline Thompson-Wooten (1853-1931)"

Joseph F. Wooten, 10yrs, son, farm laborer, born in NC.
"Joseph F. Wooten (1870-?)"

Lougenia E. Wooten, 8yrs, daughter, born in NC.
"Lougenia Elizabeth Wooten-Singleton (1871-1925)"

James B. Wooten, 2yrs, son, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

Mary M. Wooten, 5mos, daughter, born in NC.
"Mary Magdalene Wooten (1879-1963)"
 
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United States Census of 1880

1890

On June 4th, 1900 we find "Angeline Wooten" on page 3, line 25 of the Federal Census of 1900 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

Angeline Wooten, head, Feb 1849, 51yrs, widowed, 7 born, 4 living, born in NC, father/mother born in NC.
"Mary Angeline Thompson-Wooten (1853-1931)"

Eugene Wooten, daughter, Dec 1872, 29yrs, single, born in NC.
"Lougenia Elizabeth Wooten-Singleton (1871-1925)"

James Wooten, son, Dec 1877, 22yrs, single, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

Mary Wooten, daughter, Jan 1879, 20yrs, Single, born in NC.
"Mary Magdalene Wooten (1879-1963)"

Edd Wooten, son, Oct 1889, 10yrs, single, born in NC.
"Edward F. Wooten (1889-1972)"

Roxie Wooten, Grand-daughter, June 1891, 8yrs, born in NC.

Rodie Wooten, Grand-daughter, Nov 1892, 7yrs, born in NC.

Kelsie Wooten, Grand-son, Mar 1896, 4yrs, born in NC.

Lucious Wooten, Grand-son, May 1898, 2yrs, born in NC.

Sarah J. Wooten, Grand-daughter, Feb 1899, 5mos, born in NC.
 
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United States Census of 1900

From the marriage of James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970) and Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939) at least 8 children were born;

On December 5th, 1900 their first child, Roland Morgan Wooten (1901-1990) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Hilda Gertrude Craig (1910-1976) on April 1st, 1926 in Catawba Co., NC, USA. Hilda Gertrude Craig (1910-1976) was born on Lovelady, Caldwell Co., NC, USA to George Arthur Craig (1884-1970) and Daisy Caroline Mackie-Craig (1886-1967). From the marraige of Roland Morgan Wooten (1901-1990) and Hilda Gertrude Craig-Wooten (1910-1976) at least 4 children were born; Harold Ray Wooten 1927-1999 (Betty), Doris Rue Emma Wooten-Putnam 1929-2017 (Edward "Ed" Putnam 1924-1992), Norma Jean Wooten 1936-? (Robert W. Rhoney 1935-2016) and Donald Clifton Wooten 1938-2009 (Donna Jean Holt-Wooten 1946-?). On Janurary 19th, 1976 Hilda Gertrude Craig (1910-1976) died in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Catawba Mem., Pk, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 66 years old. On October 28th, 1990 Roland Morgan Wooten (1901-1990) died in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Catawba Mem., Pk, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 89 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On May 17th, 1904 their second child, Olive Esma Ejackiline Wooten (1904-1982) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) on March 13th, 1932 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) was born in 1902 in Thompson, Robeson Co., NC, USA to Silas Watson Butler (1862-1911) and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams-Butler (1868-1908). Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) was previously married to Jessie E. Hunter (1904-1931) on Janurary 1st, 1925 in Yancey Co., NC, USA. Jessie E. Hunter (1904-1931) was born on September 1st, 1904 in Jacks Creek, Yancy Co., NC, USA to John Wesley Hunter (1863-1937) and Susan "Sue" Elizabeth Metcalf-Hunter (1876-1953). From the marriage of Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) and Jessie E. Hunter-Butler (1904-1931) at least 3 children were born; Daniel Clifton Butler Jr. 1925-1937 (Child), Maurice Wesley Butler 1927-1938 Child) and Gordon Butler (1931-1931 (Infant). From the marriage of Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) and his second wife, Olive Esma Ejackiline Wooten (1904-1982) no children were born. On October 22nd, 1937 Daniel Clifton Butler (1902-1937) died in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA. His burial information is at present unknown. At the time of his death he was 35 years old. After the death of her first husband, Olive Esma Ejackiline Wooten-Butler (1904-1982) remarried on April 27th, 1947 in Burke Co., NC, USA to Carl C. Williams (1886-1974). Carl C. Williams (1886-1974) was born on September 20th, 1886 in Fairview, Buncombe Co., NC, USA to Jesse Siler Williams (1849-1933) and Mollie B. Cooper-Williams (1857-1943). From the marriage of Carl C. Williams (1886-1974) and Olive Esma Ejackiline Wooten-Butler (1904-1982) no children were born. On October 1st, 1974 Carl C. Williams (1886-1974) died in Brasstwon, Clay Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Hickory Stand Ch., Cem., Brasstown, Clay Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 88 years old. On April 25th, 1982 Olive Esma Ejackiline Wooten-Butler (1904-1982) died in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA. She was buried on April 27th, 1982 in Hickory Stand Ch., Cem., Brasstown, Clay Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 77 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On November 11th, 1906 their third child, Annie Laurie Wooten (1906-1975) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Fred Lynnwood Day (1911-1994). Fred Lynnwood Day (1911-1994) was born on August 31st, 1911 in Blue Ridge, Watauga Co., NC, USA to Frances Eugene Day (1885-1963) and Mary Ella Weaver-Day (1888-1982). I have found no records of children. On May 2nd, 1975 Annie Laurie Wooten (1906-1975) died in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Blue Ridge Mem., Pk., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 69 years old. On November 12th, 1994 Fred Lynnwood Day (1911-1994) died in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Blue Ridge Mem., Pk., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 83 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On November 24th, 1908 their forth child, Nola Evelyn Wooten (1908-1990) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry William Clayton Smathers (1906-1973) on July 18th, 1927 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. William Clayton Smathers (1906-1973) was born on September 11th, 1906 in Beaverdamn Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA to Charles "Charlie" Oscar Smathers (1891-1973) and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magnolia ?-Smathers (1886-1959). From the marriage of William Clayton Smathers (1906-1973) and Nola Evelyn Wooten-Smathers (1908-1990) at least 9 children were born; Caroll Lee Smathers 1927-2017 (Wife still living), Charles Ray "Red" Smathers 1928-2006 (Lula Mae Cagle-Smathers 1931-2009), William Lloyd Smathers (1930-1964 (Wife still living), Harold Dean Smathers 1933-2004 (Rubine Medford-Smathers (1936-2008), Jack McLean Smathers (1937-2007), Edgar Eugene "Bill" Smathers (1939-2014), Illa Jane Smathers-Payne 1941-2007 (Thomas Hellman Payne 1936-2014), Mary Sue Smathers 1943-1953 (Child), Kenneth Smathers 1944-1945 (Infant), Brenda Gail Smathers 1952-2011 and 1 daughter still living. In April of 1973 William Clayton Smathers (1906-1973) died in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried at Morning Star UMC Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 67 years old. On February 18th, 1990 Nola Evelyn Wooten (1908-1990) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Morning Star UMC Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 82 years old.

On April 18th, 1910 we find "James B. Wooten" on page 2, line 42 of the Federal Census of 1910 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James B. Wooten, head, 32yrs, married 1-9yrs, farmer, general farm, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

Harret B. Wooten, Wife, 32yrs, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939)"

R. Morgan Wooten, Son, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Roland Morgan Wooten (1901-1990)"

Olive E. Wooten, Daughter, 5yrs, born in NC.
"Olive Esma Ejackline Wooten-Butler-Williams (1904-1982)"

Anna L. Wooten, Daughter, 3yrs, born in NC.
"Annie Laurie Wooten-Day (1906-1975)"

Nola E. Wooten, Daughter, 1yrs, born in NC.
"Nola Evelyn Wooten-Smathers (1909-1990)"

K. Manerva Burnett, Mother in Law, 71yrs, born in NC.
"Minerva Hester Stroup-Burnette (1838-1914)"

 
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United States Census, 1910

On February 26th, 1911 their fifth child, Bessie "Dott" Cordelia Wooten (1911-1988) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Rufus Verlin Henson (1906-1967) on June 13th, 1927 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Rufus Verlin Henson (1906-1967) was born on August 13th, 1906 in Haywood Co., NC, USA to Ross B. Henson (1884-1933) and Amanda Bartlett-Henson (1888-?). From the marriage of Rufus Verlin Henson (1906-1967) and Bessie "Dott" Cordelia Wooten (1911-1988) at least 7 children; J. Weldon Henson (1928-1944) never married/no children, Christine Lillian Henson-Clark 1930-2018 (Ted Vernon Clark Jr. 1930-2014), Hilda Loretta Henson-Mann 1932-1980 (Husband still living), Pvt. Robert Lee Henson 1934-2006 (Mary Lou Owenby-Henson 1939-2019), 1 daughter still living,  Mavis Ann Henson (1938-2016) never married/no children and Mary Lou Henson-Henson 1941-2018 (Vanice A. Henson 1938-2019). On April 11th, 1967 Rufus Verlin Henson (1906-1967) died in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Spring Hill Bap. Ch. Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 61 years old. On October 19th, 1988 Bessie Cordelia Wooten (1911-1988) died in Clyde, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Spring Hill Bap. Ch. Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 77 years old.

On March 22nd, 1913 their sixth child, Mattie Ruemma Wooten (1913-1977) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry Ray Mercer Anderson Sr. (1900-1976) on April 5th, 1930 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Ray Mercer Anderson Sr. (1900-1976) was born on March 1st, 1900 in Brasstown, Clay Co., NC, USA to William James Robert Anderson (1872-1917) and Jessie M. Sales (1873-1965). From the marriage of Ray Mercer Anderson Sr. (1900-1976) and Mattie Ruemma Wooten-Anderson (1913-1977) at least 12 children were born; Euell Arvis "Jude" Anderson 1932-1970 (wife living),
Ray Mercer Anderson Jr. 1936-2009 (Patricia "Pat" Anderson-Anderson 1936-1984), Fredrick Lynnwood Anderson 1939-2017 (wife living), Joan Anderson 1940-2018 (husband living), Roger Neal "Andy" Anderson (1945-2019) (wife living), 5 sons still living and 2 daughters still living. On April 14th, 1976 Ray Mercer Anderson Sr. (1900-1976) died in Clay Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Hickory Stand Ch. Cem., Brasstown, Clay Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 76 years old. On December 17th, 1977 Mattie Ruemma Wooten (1913-1977) died in Clay Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Hickory Stand Ch. Cem., Brasstown, Clay Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 64 years old.
 
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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On July 29th, 1915 their seventh child, James Clarence Wooten (1915-1990) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He went on to marry Francis Evangelline Howard (1918-2002) on October 27th, 1936 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. Francis Evangelline Howard (1918-2002) was born on December 26th, 1918 in Nantahala Township, Swain Co., NC, USA Daniel Cruso Howard (1882-1949) and Ruth "Ruthie" M. Hoevara-Howard (1884-1937). From the marriage of James Clarence Wooten (1915-1990) and Francis Evangelline Howard (1918-2002) at least 4 children were born; James Dale Wooten 1937-1966 (wife still living), 2 daughters still living and 1 son still living. On December 28th, 1990 James Clarence Wooten (1915-1990) died in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, Tx, USA. He was buried in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX, USA. At the time of his death he was 75 years old. On May 3rd, 2002 Francis Evangelline Howard (1918-2002) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Round Hill Cem., Swain Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 84 years old.

Update 2-9-2020: Thank you to Mes98 for clarifiying a error. The 1940 census lists a "Dan Wooten" as a child of James and Frances. This is a typo from the census taker. It should have read "Dale Wooten".

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On February 2nd, 1920 we find "James B. Wooten" on page 8, line 76 of the Federal Census of 1920 living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James B. Wooten, head, 42yrs, farmer, general farm, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

Harriett R. Wooten, Wife, 43yrs, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939)"

R. Morgan Wooten, Son, 18yrs, single, laborer, home farm, born in NC.
"Roland Morgan Wooten (1901-1990)"

Olive E. Wooten, Daughter, 15yrs, born in NC.
"Olive Esma Ejackline Wooten-Butler-Williams (1904-1982)"

Annie L. Wooten, Daughter, 13yrs, born in NC.
"Annie Laurie Wooten-Day (1906-1975)"

Nola E. Wooten, Daughter, 11yrs, born in NC.
"Nola Evelyn Wooten-Smathers (1909-1990)"

Bessie C. Wooten, Daughter, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Bessie Cordelia Wooten-Henson (1811-1988)"

Mallie R. Wooten, Daughter, 6yrs, born in NC.
"Mattie Ruemma Wooten-Anderson (1913-1977)"

J. Clarence Wooten, 4yrs, born in NC.
"James Clarence Wooten (1915-1990)"
 
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United States Census, 1920

On October 11th, 1921 their eighth child, Althea Mozelle Wooten (1921-1995) was born in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. She went on to marry William "Jim" James Burke (1914-1991) on July 13th, 1938 in Haywood Co., NC, USA. William "Jim" James Burke (1914-1991) was born on Janurary 8th, 1914 in Greeneville, Greenveille Co., SC, USA to Joseph Warren Burke (1889-1956) and Dovie L. Gaddy-Burke (1893-1965). From the marriage of William "Jim" James Burke (1914-1991) and Althea Mozelle Wooten-Burke (1921-1995) at least 3 children were born; Loretta Jean Burke-Stringfellow 1940-2005 (husband living), Thomas David Burke 1945-2001 (Mary Alice Trull-Burke 1947-2017) and 1 daughter still living. On March 27th, 1991 William "Jim" James Burke (1914-1991) died in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA. He was buried in Crawford-Ray Mem. Gardens in Clyde, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 77 years old. On December 20th, 1995 Althea Mozelle Wooten (1921-1995) died in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, USA. She was buried in Crawford-Ray Mem. Gardens in Clyde, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 74 years old.

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North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000

On April 11th, 1930 we find "James B. Wooten" on page 9, line 77 of the Federal Census living in Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA.

James B. Wooten, head, 52yrs, married @23yrs, brick mason, house, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

Harriet R. Wooten, Wife, 53yrs, married @22yrs, born in NC.
"Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939)"

Clarence J. Wooten, Son, 14yrs, born in NC.
"James Clarence Wooten (1915-1990)"

Altha M. Wooten, Daughter, 8yrs, born in NC.
"Althea Mozelle Wooten-Burke (1921-1995)"

Ray M. Anderson, Son in Law, 30yrs, married @30yrs, steele worker, bridge, born in GA.
NOTE: I assume Mattie's husband.

Mallie R. Anderson, Daughter, 17yrs, married @17, born in NC.
"Mattie Ruemma Wooten-Anderson (1913-1977)"

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United States Census, 1930

On January 26th, 1939 Harriet Ruemma Blalock-Wooten (1876-1939) died in Haywood Co., NC, USA. She was buried in what is today Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of her death she was 63 years old.

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Harriet Rumma Blalock-Wooten Findagrave.com Profile

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Longs Community Cemetery
1097 Coffee Branch Road, Canton NC 28716

On April 4th, 1940 we find "James B. Wooten" on page 2, line 14 of the Federal Census of 1940 living in his daughters household: Mattie Ruemma Wooten-Anderson (1913-1977) of Pigeon Township, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He resided in the same house in 1935.

James B. Wooten, father in law, widowed, 62yrs,  brick mason, construction, born in NC.
"James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970)"

 
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United States Census, 1940


On November 27th, 1970 James Baxter Wooten (1877-1970) died in Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. He was buried beside his wife in what is today Longs Community Cem., Canton, Haywood Co., NC, USA. At the time of his death he was 92 years old.

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North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994

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James Baxter Wooten Findagrave.com Profile

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