Loftin
LOFTIN
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William
Alexander
Loftin
(1851 - 1939)
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Garland's
Siblings:
Alonzo
Lester
Loftin
(1876 - 1937)
Mary
Frances
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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W. Garland Loftin
Born: 23 May 1887, Catawba County, NC
Died: 02 Aug 1912W. Garland Loftin was the fifth child born to William Alexander Loftin and Laura W. Cranford. He was born 23 May 1887 in Catawba County, NC. Laura was 32 years old and Alec was 36 at the time of his birth.
Garland, age 6, with his parents, Alec & Laura,
and siblings in Alonzo & Cornelia's Wedding photo, 23 Dec 1894
(Left to Right) Garland, Alec & Pearl, Lee, Laura & Cordie, Frances, Alonzo, Zettie and Cornelia.
1900 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Birth Mth Year Age Occupation Read Write Loftin Elizabeth Head F Aug 1830 69 Farmer No No Loftin Alexander Head M Oct 1851 49 Farmer Yes Yes ------ Laura Wife F Jan 1855 45 ------ Lee Son M Jun 1884 15 Farm Laborer Yes Yes ------ Garland Son M May 1887 13 Farm Laborer Yes Yes ------ Pearl Daughter F Jul 1890 9 ------ Cordie Daughter F Aug 1894 5 According to the 1900 Catawba County Census, Garland was 13 years old and living with his parents, brother Lee, and sisters Pearl & Cordie. Garland could read and write and was listed as a farm laborer.
(Below) A group of men who worked around the Shuford Gold Mine.
Garland is on the right side of the photo. His brother, Alonzo, is seated in the center.
Garland's mother, Laura, died in 1909. By 1910, he was living with his brother, Alonzo.
1910 Catawba County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Age Occupation Occupation Loftin Alonzo L. Head 34 Manufacturer ------ Ida Wife 25 Home ------ Lillie Daughter 12 None ------ Roy Son 10 Laborer Odd Jobs ------ Floy Daughter 8 None ------ Charlie Son 4 None ------ Theodore Son 3 None ------ Sadie Daughter 9/12 None ------ Garland Brother 22 Salesman Grocery Store Burch Conner Boarder 34 Laborer Lumber Mill According to the 1910 Catawba County Census, Garland was 22 and working as a salesman at a local grocery store. Garland married Rosa N. Wike on 23 Jun 1912. Garland was 25 and Rosa was 19. Garland & Rosa's Marriage Certificate
(Below) More than likely a wedding photo of Garland
This wedding gift presented to Garland & Rosa Loftin
is currently in the possession of Mildred Cline Wilson
Rosa was the daughter of Daniel L. & Alice Wike and was frequently called Rosy by her family and friends. Her siblings listed on the 1910 Catawba County Census include Carroll, Winnie, Cathern and Rowe.
1910 Catawba County Census, Catawba Precinct
NAME PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OCCUPATION Last First Relation Sex Race Age # of
KidsKids
LivingBirth 1 2 Read &
WriteWike Daniel Head M W 49 NC Farming Gen. Farm Yes ----- Alice Wife F W 45 11 10 NC Home Yes ----- Carroll Son M W 18 NC Farm Laborer Home Farm Yes ----- Rosy Daughter F W 17 NC Farm Laborer Home Farm Yes ----- Winnie Daughter F W 15 NC None Yes ----- Cathern Daughter F W 12 NC None Yes ----- Rowe Son M W 10 NC None Yes After having been married only 6 weeks, Garland died from typhoid fever, on 02 Aug 1912. According to Garland's sister Cordie, Rose didn't remarry for a long time, saying she'd never find another man as wonderful as Garland.
Eulogy from the Catawba Young Peoples Home Missionary Society
Resolutions of Respect
Whereas, our Heavenly Father in His divine wisdom has seen fit to remove from our society one of our members, Mr. Garland Loftin.
Resolved 1st - That though we mourn the loss of one who has been a faithful member, yet we grieve not as those who have no hope of meeting their loved ones again, for while he is removed from earth, we feel that he is still interested in the good we are trying to do here on earth.
Resolved 2nd - That we tender our deepest sympathy and love to the bereaved ones, assuring them that their sorrow is ours.
Resolved 3rd - That there resolutions be spread upon our minutes, copies sent to the members of the family of the deceased and to the county papers and the Christian Advocate.
Catawba Young Peoples
Home Missionary SocietyGarland is buried at Center Methodist Church, the family home church. His parent Alex & Laura Loftin are also buried there.
Center Methodist Church in Catawba County and Garland's grave marker
If you have additional photos or information on Garland or Rosa, please contact me.
A special thanks to Boyd & Becky Goble and Peggy Loftin Brotherton for the great photos of Garland.
