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Harriet
Jone
Loftin
(1849 - 1908)

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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Hattie's
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William Alexander
Loftin
(1851 - 1939)

James
Edmund
 Loftin
(1853 - 1925)

Mary
Frances
Loftin
(1855 - 1???)

Alonzo
Loftin
(1857 - 1???)

Washington
Lafayette
Loftin
(1859 - 1932)

Oliver
Cromwell
Loftin
(1861 - 1930)
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Harriett Jone Loftin
Born: 11 Aug 1849, Catawba County, NC Died:  13 Dec 1908, Catawba County, NC
Harriett J. Loftin was the first child born to James Franklin Loftin and Frances Elizabeth Fisher.  Harriett , called Hattie, was born 11 Aug 1949.
Children of James Franklin Loftin and Frances Elizabeth Fisher Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse William Alexander Loftin 26 Oct 1851 11 June 1939 1) Laura Rossie Cranford 2) Amanda Wanetta Beatty James Edmund Loftin 1853   1) Rebecca Jane McKinsey 2) Mary Fannie (Unknown) Mary Frances Loftin Nov 1855   Jacob Francis Drum Alonzo Loftin 1857     Washington Lafayette Loftin 20 Jun 1859 18 May 1932 1) Margaret Jane Lackey 2) Charlotte Caroline Drum Oliver Cromwell Loftin 1861   1) Belle Moore 2) Zettie Rachel McAlister
Harriet's sister Mary Frances Loftin (should not be confused with Mary Frances Loftin, the daughter of William Alexander Loftin) and her brother Alonzo Loftin (should not be confused with Alonzo Lester Loftin or Alonzo Kelly Loftin).
The 1860 Catawba County Census shows Hattie (Harriet), age 11, living at home with her parents, (James) Franklin & Elizabeth, as well as her other five siblings.
1860 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Age Sex Occupation Real Estate Personal Estate School Can't Read or Write Loftin Franklin 36 M Farmer $600 $21     ------ Elizabeth 36 F         X ------ Harriett 11 F       X   ------ Alexander 9 M       X   ------ James 7 M           ------ Mary 5 F           ------ Alonzo 3 M           ------ Lafayette 1 M
Hattie's father, James Franklin Loftin, was killed-in-action in 1864 during the Civil War.  Hattie would have been 15 years old at the time.
Hattie married Gilbert A. McKinnis (frequenly spelled McGinnis) who was 9 years her senior.  Hattie & Gil lived at the farm closest to her mother, Elizabeth.  Gil was born about February 1840 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.  He was the sixth child of John & Dorothy "Dolly"  McKinnis.
The 1950 Davie County Census lists Gilbert's age as 10.  The family had apparently done a lot of moving, as seen in the variety of counties where the children were born - Iredell, Lincoln, Ash and Surry.
1850 Davie County Census
First Name Last Name Age Sex Occupation Birth Cant' Read Or Write John McKinnis 46 M Laborer Rockingham County   Dorothy   46 F   Wake County X Houstin   18 M " Iredell County   Julia   17 F   "   Polly   16 F   Lincoln County   Jasper   12 M   "   Newton   12 M   "   Gilbert   10 M   "   Martha   8 F   "   Susannah   6 F   "   Margaret   5 F   Ash County   Lydia   4 F   "   Crispman   8/12 M   Surry County
There are a number of discrepancies in the ages from the 1850 to the 1860 Censuses.  The 1860 Catawba County Census lists Gilbert's age as 18.  The family name is also listed as McGinnis in stead of McKinnis.
1860 Catawba County Census
First Name Last Name Age Sex Occupation Real Estate Value Personal Estate Value Birth Can't Read or Write John McGinnis 53 M Farmer $100 $100 NC   Dolly " 52         " X Julia A. " 23 F       "   John ? " 20 M Day Laborer     "   Gilbert A. " 18 M       "   Martha " 16 F       "   Susan " 15 F       "   Margaret " 13 F       "   Lydia C. " 11 F       "   William C. " 9 M       "
The Catawba Soldier,   1911
"Gilbert enlisted in Company E, 32nd Regiment on 05 Sep 1861.  He served as a good soldier until at Spottsylvania Court House, where he was wounded.  Soon after his recovery, he returned to the war where he remained until the close.  On his return home he spent his life farming, at which he was successful.  He is still living, a good quiet citizen."
Hattie's father, James Franklin Loftin, entered the Civil War in May of 1864 and served with the 49th Reg. of NC troops.  He was killed while serving in 1864 at Drewry's Bluff, VA.
Once he returned from the war, Gilbert was very active in church.  He was a member of the Smyrna Society from at least 1872.  In 1887 Gilbert, along with his brother-in-laws, William Alexander Loftin and Preacher Francis “Fitze” Drum, decided a church was needed in the Catawba County community where they lived, so they called for a meeting at Walden School House.  Many of the people in the community were part of the congregation at Shiloh, a Methodist Episcopal Church, and there was friction dating from the War Between the States.  Response to the meeting was encouraging and a brush arbor was constructed near the site where Center Methodist Church now stands.
Children of Harriet Jone Loftin and Gilbert A. McKinnis Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse Reuben William "Will" Alexander McKinnis 25 Apr 1869 24 Mar 1932 Mary Genetty Jones Perry Lee McKinnis 24 Mar 1874 11 Jul 1934 Cora Bell Moose Minnie Elizabeth "Lizzie" McKinnis 23 Aug 2880 23 Jun 1961 Charles Pope Junius "June" Roby McKinnis 06 Dec 1886 22 Apr 1949 Lola Gilleland Annie McKinnis 15 Jul 1895 07 Nov 1960 Robert W. Yount
The 1880 Catawba County Census reveals that Gil & Hattie's farm was next door to Hattie's mother, Elizabeth, and also that of her brother William Alexander.  Gil & Hattie had two children in 1880, Reuben William age 11, and Perry Lee age 6.
1880 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Race Sex Age Relation Single Occupation Attended School Can't Read Can't Write Birth McKinnis Gilbert W M 45   M Farmer   X X NC ------ Harriet J. W F 32 Wife M Keeping House       NC ------ Ruben W.A. W M 11 Son S Work on Farm X     NC ------ Perry Lee W M 6 " S at home X     NC Loftin Elizabeth W F 52   Wd Farmer       NC ------ Washington L. W M 20 Son S Work on Farm       NC ------ Oliver C. D. W M 17 Son S "  "  " X     NC Loftin William A. W M 28   M Farmer       NC ------ Laura R. W F 24 Wife M Keeping House       NC ------ Alonzo F. W M 4 Son S at jp,e       NC ------ Francis W F 1 Daughter S "  "       NC
According to the 1900 Catawba County Census, Hattie and Gil were living on a farm near her mother.  Gil was 60 and Hattie was 51.  Junius, age 13, and Annie, age 7, were the only two children still living at home.  Hattie's mother, Elizabeth, age 69, was living nearby, all by herself.  Hattie's brother William Alexander & his family were also living nearby.
The 1900 Catawba County Census lists the birth year & month for Gilbert, Harriett, Junius and Annie.  Apparently Junius went by the nickname "June".  The Census also reveals that Gil could read, but not write.
1900 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Race Sex Birth Month Birth Year Age Yrs Married Kids Kids Living Birth Occup McKinnis Gilbert Head W M Feb 1940 60 34     NC Farmer ------ Harriet Wife W F Jan 1949 51 34 5 5 NC   ------ June Son W M Dec 1886 13       NC Farm Laborer ------ Annie Daughter W F July 1892 7       NC                             Loftin Elizabeth Head W F Aug 1830 69       NC Farmer                           Loftin Alexander Head W M Oct 1851 49       NC Farmer ------- Laura Wife W F Jan 1855 45       NC   ------- Lee Son W M Jun 1884 15       NC Farm Laborer ------- Garland Son W M May 1887 13       NC Farm Laborer ------- Pearl Daughter W F Jul 1890 9       NC   ------- Cordie Daughter W F Aug 1894 5       NC
Harriett Loftin McKinnis died 13 Dec 1908 at the age of "59 yrs 4 mos & 2 das".  Hattie is buried at Center Methodist Church in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Headstone
Hattie J. Wife of G. A. McKinnis Aug 11, 1949 Dec 13, 1908 Age 59 yrs. 4 mos. & 2 Das.									Rock of Ages Father & Mother Gone But Not Forgotten McKINNIS
The 1910 Catawba County Census reveals that Gilbert's 16 year old daughter, Anna, was still living with him at home.  Gil & Hattie's youngest son, Junius, and his wife, Lola Gilleland, were leaving nearby and had been married for 3 years.  The next farm was that of Hattie's parents, James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher.  Elizabeth's son James and his second wife, Fannie, were living with Elizabeth.  This was James & Fannie's second marriage.
1910 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Race Age Single Yrs. Married Kids Born Kids Living Birth Occup Occup Read Write McKinnis Gilbert A. Head M W 68 Wd       NC Farmer General Farm No ----- Anna Daughter F W 16 S       NC Farm Laborer Home Farm Yes McKinnis Junius R. Head M W 23 M 3     NC Carpenter House Yes ----- Lola Wife F W 21 M 3 0 0 NC None   Yes Loftin Elizabeth Head F W 83 Wd   7 5 NC Non   Yes ------ James E. Son M W 56 M2 1     NC Farm Laborer Home Farm Yes ------ Fannie Daughter in-Law F W 56 M2 1 11 5 NC Farm Laborer Home Farm No
Gilbert A. Mckinnis died 30 May 1913 at the age of 72. He is buried beside of Hattie at Center Methodist Church.  They share a common headstone.
Headstone
Gilbert A. McKinnis Died May 30, 1913 Age 72 yrs.
Gil & Hattie's Children & Grandchildren
						Reuben William "Will" Alexander McKinnis
						William McKinnis (Reuben William "Will" Alexander McKinnis) is the eldest son of Gilbert "Gil" A. McKinnis and Harriett "Hattie" Jone Loftin McKinnis.  He appears to have been named after Hattie's brother, William Alexander Loftin.  Will married Mary Genetty Jones in 1888.  Baby Ralph Pinkney McKinnis was the fourth of five children born to Will and Mary.  Ralph was born 20 Dec 1897.
						Mary Genetty Jones McKinnis was the daughter of Pinkney Lafatte Jone and Maggie Thompson Jones.  Her siblings included: Emiliy Alberta Jones, John Pinkney Stamey Jones, Fred Thompson Jones and Robert Lafette Jones.
						Front row left to right: Emily Alberta Jones b.1881: Maggie Thompson Jones b. 1844: Mary Jones McKinnis b. 1869: (Holding Baby Ralph McKinnis b. 1897); John Pinkney Stamey Jones b.1880: Fred Thompson Jones b. 1884. Back Row: Pinkney Lafette Jones b.1837: William McKinnis b. 1869: Robert Lafette Jones b. 1873.
Testimony of Mary Genetty Jones McKinnis
I do Solemnly Swear that I believe Pinkney L. Jones died without leaving any Will and Testament, that I will well and truly administer all and Singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the Said P. L. Jones and a true and perfect inventory thereof return according to the Law and that all other duties affortaining to the charge reposed in me. I will well and truly perform according to Law and with my best Skill and ability, So help me God.           Sworn and Subscribed to                                              M. G. Jones Before me this 12th day of Dec 1892.                  J. F. Herman
Junius R. McKinnis Headstone & Death Certificate
Hattie & Gil's son Junius and his wife Lola are buried near his parents at Center Methodist Church.
Annie McKinnis Young Obituary & Death Certificate
SOURCES
Any photos or additional information on Harriet J. Loftin would be appreciated.
Contact Curtis D. Loftin