Loftin
William Alexander
Loftin
(1851 - 1939)
James
Franklin
Loftin
(1827 - 1864)
Thomas
Loftin
(1798 - 185?)
James
Loftin
(1768 - 1836)
John
Loftin
(1740 - 1793)
Cornelius
Loftin III
(1714 - 1785)
Cornelius
Loftin II
(1675 - 1735)
Cornelius
Loftin I
(1648 - 1735)
Leonard
"Laughton"
Loftin
(1610 - 1678)
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Frances'
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Alonzo
Lester
Loftin
(1876 - 1937)
Frances
Ivey
Loftin
(1978 - 1958)
Zettie
Wilson
Loftin
(1881 - 1956)
Arthur
Lee
Loftin
(1884 - 1950)
W. Garland
Loftin
(1887 - 1912)
Hattie
Pearl
Loftin
(1890 - 1966)
Cordie
Bland
Loftin
(1894 - 1981)
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Frances Ivey Loftin
Born: 19 Sep 1878, Catawba County, NC
Died: 15 Jun 1958, Catawba County, NC
(Left) Frances, Alonzo and Zettie
Frances Ivey Loftin was the second child born to William Alexander Loftin and Laura Rossie Cranford. Frances was born 19 Sep 1878 in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Frances Ivey Loftin
Being the oldest daughter, Frances stayed busy in a house with seven children. She was frequently called on to help with the younger children.
(Right) Frances & a friend
(Below) Frances & Zettie
Frances Ivey Loftin
Frances knew John Wesley Drum from the community where she lived. His family had been near neighbors of the Loftin family. The 1900 Catawba County Census reveals that Frances Ivey was not living with her parents Alexander & Laura Loftin but no indication has currently been found as to where she was living at the time. Frances would eventually marry Wesley Drum on 02 Jun 1901. This 1900 Census shows Wesley, age 19, still living at home with his parents Thomas and Sarah Drum. The Census also shows her paternal grandmother Elizabeth Loftin, age 69. There were also a set of neighbors, the Wilkeys, who also live nearby. 1900 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Race Sex Birth
MonthBirth
YearAge Md. Kids Birth Occupation Read
WriteLoftin Elizabeth Head W F Aug 1826 69 Wd. 0 NC Farmer No Loftin Alexander Head W M Oct 1851 49 M NC Farmer Yes ----- Laura Wife W F Jan 1855 45 M 7 NC Yes ----- Lee Son W M Jun 1884 15 S NC Farm
LaborerYes ----- Garland Son W M May 1887 13 S NC Farm
LaborerYes ----- Pearl Daughter W F Jul 1890 9 S NC Yes ----- Cordie Daughter W F Aug 1894 5 S NC Yes Wilkey Martha Head W F Oct 1837 62 Wd. 1 NC Yes ----- Elizabeth Daughter W F Nov 1879 20 S 1 NC Yes ----- Gracy Grand
DaughterW F Jun 1899 11/12 S NC Drum Thomas Head W M Nov 1825 74 M NC Farmer Yes ----- Sarah Wife W F Apr 1836 64 M 3 NC No ----- Nancy C. Daughter W F Jan 1855 32 S NC Yes ----- Willie B. Daughter W F Sep 1877 22 S NC Yes ----- Wesley Son W M Jun 1880 19 S NC Farm
LaborerYes ----- Lillian Grand
DaughterW F Apr 1889 11 S NC Yes A marriage license was acquired on 23 May 1901 and Frances married John Wesley Drum on 01 June.
Frances Ivey Loftin and John Wesley Drum's Marriage License
Frances Ivey Loftin and John Wesley Drum's Wedding Photo
Frances and Wesley's marriage produced one child, a son named Garvin Loftin Drum. Garvin was born 16 Jul 1913.
(Left) Garvin Drum and Floye Loftin
(daughter of Alonzo Lester Loftin
& Cornelia Lowrance)
(Below) Garvin Loftin Drum
Children of John Wesley Drum and Frances Ivey Loftin
Name
Birth Date Death Date Spouse Garvin Loftin Drum 16 Jul 1913 18 May 2003 Dorothy Dean Elam Orby G. Drum 28 Sep 1915 11 Nov 1915
2 1/2 month oldArby T.Drum 28 Sep 1915 12 Nov 1915
2 1/2 month oldWesley, Garvin and Frances Loftin Drum
Wesley, Frances & Garvin at Charlotte Drum Campbell's home
The 1920 Catawba County Census shows that Wesley (John W.), Frances (Frances Ivey) and Garvin were living in the Newton Township of Catawba County. Wesley's age was 39, Frances was 40 and Garvin was 6. 1920 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Race Age Md. School Read Write Birth Occup. Occupation Drum John W. Head M W 39 M Yes Yes NC Weaver Cotton Mill ----- Frances I. Wife F W 40 M Yes Yes NC None ----- Garvin L. Son M W 6 S Yes NC None Frances and Wesley Drum
Garvin Loftin Drum
The 1930 Mecklenburg County Census reveals that Wesley, Frances and Garvin had moved from Catawba County to Mecklenburg County. They lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, just off of Highway 16. Wesley's age was 49, Frances was 51 and Garvin was 16. Wesley was employed as a carpenter and Garvin worked with the telegraph. 1930 Mecklenburg County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Real
Estate
ValueSex Race Age Md. Age
at
Md.Read
WriteBirth Occupation Industry Drum J. Wesley Head $1500 M W 49 M 31 Yes NC Carpenter Public
Work----- Frances Wife F W 51 M 23 Yes NC None ----- Garvin Son M W 16 S Yes NC ??? Telegraph Frances (left), with a friend and husband Wesley, September 19, 1948
The table (above) was made by Wesley's father and has 3 leaves to allow eight to sit comfortably. It was constructed with pegs - not nails. The table is currently (2011) in the dining room of their only grandchild (Dee Dee Jordan).
Garvin in his telegraph uniform - with high boots, hat & bike
Garvin in his World War II uniform
Garvin married Dorothy Dean Elam. According to their daughter Dee Dee Drum Jordan, "She was from South Carolina - my parents met when they both worked for R. H. Bouliney in Charlotte." Garvin Drum & Dorothy Dean Elam's Wedding Day Photo
Wesley & Frances at Garvin & Dorothy's wedding rehearsal
Frances & Wesley on Garvin & Dorothy's wedding day
(Left) Garvin & Dorothy at Tom & Cordie Loftin Wilson's home in Catawba County, NC
(Right Top) Frances, Garvin & Wesley at Tom & Cordie's home
(Left) Wesley and granddaughter, Dee Dee Drum
(Right) Garvin and Dee Dee (18 months) at Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery
Garvin and his daughter, Dee Dee, at the Balls Creek Campground, 1956
Frances and Dee Dee at Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery, 5716 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
Easter 1956
Frances died 15 Jun 1958 in Charlotte, Paw Creek Township, 113 Hough St, Mecklenburg County, NC. She was 79 years old. The cause of death was listed as "Pulmonary Embolism" or a blockage of the main artery of the lung. She also suffered from arteriole sclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Phlebothrombosis in the right leg (a blood clot in a blood vessel or vein without an inflammation of the vein). The Death Certificate shows her parents as W. A. Loftin and Laura Cranford, and her husband as John Wesley Drum. They were residing at Rt. 6, Charlotte, NC, at the time of her death. Frances Loftin Drum's Death Certificate
Wesley died 25 Sep 1972. They are buried at Center Methodist Church in Catawba County, NC.
Garvin and Dorothy lived at 2100 Burgandy Drive in Charlotte, NC. Their daughter, Dee Dee Jordan, further says of her parents, "I moved my parents from Burgandry Drive in 2002 to be closer to me at Cornelius - Lake Norman. They lived in a beautiful condo on the water till their death - Dad 2003 at the age 89 & Mother 2005 at the age 89." Garvin Loftin Drum died 18 May 2003. Additional information from Dee Dee Drum Jordan: "My Dad was an only child (twins after him born 1915 died age 2 1/2 months), I am an only child, and I have one son (William Stephen Link II now 35 (in 2011)). I was born Galade Ruth Drum (Dee Dee) July 7 1951 in Charlotte NC and have resided here. My last name is Jordan and I currently live in Cornelius at Lake Norman. I still have the record label where my Dad came up with my name - Galade. There is a story to that - my parents naming me. My Dad wanted to name me Frances after him mother and my Mother wanted to name me Katie after her Mother - they could not agree so my Dad set about putting letter together GAL (Garvin Loftin) A (and) DE (Dorothy Elam) - I have always been called Dee Dee." Dee Dee Drum Jordan and her son Stephen (William Stephen Link II)
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Special thanks to Dee Dee Drum Jordan for the additional information & wonderful photos of her family.
You can contact Dee Dee at deemarc@bellsouth.netA special thanks to Peggy Loftin Brotherton, John Smith and Boyd & Becky Goble
for the photos of Frances and her family.If you have additional photos or information about Wesley & Frances Loftin Drum
Please contact me
