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Martin
Luther
Goble
(1888 - 1979)
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Elgevia's
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Geneva
Mae
Johnson
(1903 - 1987)
Ethel
Irene
Goble
(1908 - 1983)
Lewis
Hubert
Goble
(1910 - 1911)
James
Henry
"Leggs"
Goble
(1912 - 1995)
Baby
Boy
Goble
(1913 - 1914)
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Girl
Goble
(1915 - 1915)
J.C.
Goble
(1916 - 2005)
Harlee
Goble
(1918 - 1980)
Fannie
Elizabeth
"Lib"
Goble
(1921 - 1998)
Mary
Helen
Goble
(1924 - 2010)
Willie
Aleen
Goble
(1925 - 20??)
Elgevia
Goble
(1928 - 20??)
Estelene
Goble
(1928 - 1929)
Doris
Goble
(1933 - 1934)
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Martin
Luther
Goble
(1888 - 1979)
Jacob
Hedrick
Goble
(1860 - 1929)
Harriett
Lucinda
Goble
(1839 - 1911)
Lewis
Carlan
Goble
(1813 - 1880)
Corban
Goble
(1761 - 1840)
John
Goble
(1724 - 1813)
Daniel
Goble III
(1698 - 1750)
Daniel
David
Goble
(1669 - 1733)
Daniel
Goble I
(1641 - 1676)
Thomas
Goble
(1590 - 1657)
William
Goble
(1540 - 1593)
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Elgevia Goble
Born: 24 Nov 1928, Iredell County, NC
Elgevia Eggers was born on 24 Nov 1928 when Beulah Vernesta Johnson Goble gave birth to a set of twins that were nameed Elgevia and Estelene Goble - no middle names. Matin Luther Goble was the father. The twins were born in Iredell County, North Carolina.
Estelene died four months later on 26 Mar 1929. She was buried at Sharon Lutheran Church. A simple rock marked her grave.(Below) Elgevia and Bud Goble, Leg's son
Various Balls Creek Campground Photos of Elgevia, frequently called Gevia
Some-One-Of Yesterday (and) Today "Gevia"
Louise Loftin and Gevia were good friends and spent lots of time together.
This photo was taken outside of Charlie and Edna Loftin's house on E. Bandy's Rd.
Gevia with Louise and Paul Loftin
Elgevia met Martin Russell Gray when her brother, Harlee, brought him home during a time that both men were on leave from the Army. Elgevia and Martin fell in love and were married on 25 Jul 1945 - shortly before he was discharged from the military. Martin Russel Gray was born 08 Jun 1919 in Cycle, Wilkes County, North Carolina. He was the son of Martin Luther Gray (1879 - 1957) and Nancy Ann Stroud (1883 - 1939). Gevia holding a photo of Martin Gray in his Army uniform
Engagement and Marriage Announcement as they appeared in THE LANDMARK Newspaper
Elgevia and Martin were married in Statesville, Iredell County, NC, by the Rev. J. H. Pressley. Witnesses listed on the Marriage License were: Mrs. Alean Goble (Gevia's sister-in-law), Mable L. Hamilton (of Statesville) and James W. Moses (of Statesville). According to their marriage license, he was 26 and she was 19. In actuality, she was only 16 (4 months before she turned 17).
Marriage License for Elgevia Goble and Martin Russell Gray
Martin Russell Gray enlisted on 17 May 1941 in Fort Bragg, NC, at the age of 21. Enlistment records show that he weighed 145 lbs., was 67 in. (5 ft. 7 in.) tall, had completed 4 years of high school, and had been working in "textiles" prior to his enlistment. Records show that he served in the US Army until he was discharged on 30 Oct 1945. WW2 Draft Registration Card
Gevia and Martin's marriage didn't last. They were divorced before 1949. Martin Gray married Delta Yates on 28 Dec 1951 in Wilkes Co, NC. Delta was 11 years older than Martin. Martin died 23 Feb 1993 in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, NC, at the age of 73.
Eventually Elgevia would marry William "Bill" Clifton Eggers II, the son of William Clifton Eggers Sr and Josephine Newton.
Elgevia and Bill's marriage produced five children.
Children of William Clifton Eggers, Jr. and Elgevia Goble Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse Sheila Belinda Eggers 21 Feb 1949 Donnie Rockett Reva Marqueeta Eggers 10 Nov 1951 10 May 2000 Danny Johnson Billie Arelia Eggers 17 Apr 1953 William Clifton "Skipper" Eggers III 16 Jan 1956 18 Nov 2011 Debbie Wilkinson Citaberon "Tab" Eggers 29 Jul 1965 Gevia & Bill with Sheila and Marqueeta
(Left) Sheila and Marqueeta
(Middle) Marqueeta
(Right) William Clifton III "Skipper"
(Left to Right) Sheila, Marqueeta, Billie and Skipper
Gevia and Bill
For many years Gevia was a hair dresser and operated a beauty salon in her home. Gevia and Bill lived in Maiden, North Carolina
Bill Eggers (bottom right) and his band, Southfork
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William "Bill" Clifton Eggers II, passed away on Friday, 19, Jun 2020. He was the son of William Clifton Eggers Sr and Josephine Newton Eggers. Bill was 92 at the time of his death. If you have additional photos or information on Elgevia, please contact me.
A special thanks to Willie Goble Loftin, Brenda Isenhour Schronce and Louise Loftin Potter for the photos of Elgevia and her family.
