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FAMILY
NAMES
LOFTIN:
Beatty
Corzine
Cranford
Fisher
Givens
Harwell
Kaiser
Lanier
Lomax
McCorkle
Rudisill
Sherrill
Upright
Washington
Work
SETZER:
Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
Bushart
Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
Witherspoon
GOBLE:
Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson
JOHNSON:
Corzine
Fink
Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
Lewis
Moore
Sherrill
Upright
Wilkinson
Additional
Family
SURNAMES
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Recent Genealogy News |
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For some of you, this might be your first time to visit our
family genealogy website. For other, you may have been here many
times before. Regardless, since this website has over 700 pages,
and about 50 different family name, I'd like to make a few
recommendations for pages you might find interesting. Enjoy.
Also, I continue try to keep the family apprised of deaths in
the family, therefore I always welcome your emails or phone
calls informing me when there has been a death in the family. |
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Who doesn't like great photos. I created a NEW page on the
Family Genealogy Website that I'm calling
"Who Are They?". On this page, I will be displaying photos
that I've gotten from cousins in my
LOFTIN and
GOBLE lineages - but they may be photos from our other
family lines such as Cranford, Beatty, Lomax,
Douglas, Miller and so on. Unfortunately, these
same cousins inherited these photos from their parents and
grandparents but they have no idea the people in the photos are.
I'd like to ask you to take a look at the page, look at the
photos, look at the houses and backgrounds, and see if there is
anyone you recognize. Then, if you do, email me. There are some
really great photos that deserve a home, but that won't happen
if they can't be identified. Here are a few smaller samples - a
few of my favorites. (The 3 on the left came from a Goble cousin
- the 3 on the right came from a Loftin cousin. Thanks for your
help. |
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2018
November & December |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. Sarah Gaye Loftin Clevenger, 56, of Winfield,
WV, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Sarah was a member of Nitro Church of the Nazarene. Her heart
was dedicated to God and to the music of the church where she
was the Praise Team Leader for over seven years. She was writer,
director and actress in many wonderful church Christmas plays.
God gave her the gift of sales and she received numerous awards
for her sales performances. |
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Sarah was preceded in death by her parents,
Larry Loftin Sr. and Sarah Fain Wolz, and sister,
Iva Mae Peters. She is survived by her husband of 23
years, Mike Clevenger; children, Anthony Gunnoe,
Jordan Clevenger, Justin Clevenger,
Mandy Clevenger, Seth Gunnoe,
Austin Clevenger; siblings, Larry Loftin
Jr., Paul Smith, Susan Skirpam,
and James Smith; seven grandchildren. She is also
survived by her church family and many many friends who all
loved her dearly. The family would like to give special thanks
to the University of Kentucky hospital staff and the Bluegrass
Hospice at UK hospital. |
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A tribute to the life of Sarah will be 11 a.m. Monday, December
3, at Nitro Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Bron Walker
officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory
Gardens, Red House, WV. |
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2. When my Mom,
Willie Goble Loftin, had to go into a nursing home at the
age of 90, I promised her that I'd not do a week-long vacation
so that I could visit with her 3 or 4 times a week. Mom passed
away in February of this year so Carolyn and I planned our first
beach vacation in two and a half years. We opted for a week in
North Myrtle Beach, SC, and found a lovely place at Baywatch -
right on the beach. We were able to sit on the deck or even in
our living room and watch the waves. Due to Carolyn's ill
health, we were only able to go out to eat twice and only got to
do two short walks on the beach. But it was still wonderful to
get away with my bride of 43 years and enjoy the beach together.
Our daughter, Beth, and two oldest granddaughters were able to
come down and spend a few days with us. Here are a few photos. |
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FAMILY: Setzer
(Aderholdt,
Barringer,
Bovey,
Bushart,
Deal,
Heavner,
Herman,
Ikert,
Miller,
Motz,
Rankin,
Witherspoon) |
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1. [CLAREMONT] Jay David Setzer, 67, of Claremont,
passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at his residence. He was
born Nov. 1, 1951, in Catawba County, to the late J.D.
and Joyce Murray Setzer. |
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Jay was an active member of Mt. View United Methodist Church in
Claremont, where he served in various positions, sang in the
church choir, and was a member of the Blue Dots Fellowship
Group. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and spending
time with his family. |
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Jay was a selfless person who never met a stranger and would
help anyone in need. He coached optimist, industrial and church
league sports for many years. In 1970, he won the construction
industry's most prestigious district, state and national
carpentry contest for high school students, and in 1983, won the
Master Craftsman Award. From 1986 to 1990, Jay participated in
the NC Apprenticeship Contest sponsoring his employees and
winning awards. |
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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother, Randy John Setzer; paternal grandparents,
John and Rena Setzer; and maternal grandparents,
Paul Murray and
Sadie Loftin Murray Lee. Those left to cherish his
memory are his wife of 47 years, Jane Lail Setzer of the
home; son, Jason Setzer and wife, Lisa, of
Claremont; daughter, Melissa Setzer Cornett
of Claremont; sisters, Paulette Setzer Burns and
husband, Larry, of Gastonia, Diane Setzer
Poovey and husband, Charles, of Conover;
grandchildren, Makenzie Setzer, Jayden
Setzer, Caden Cornett, Melanie
Cornett; and stepgrandchildren, Lauren Moser
and Jackson Moser. |
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A service to celebrate Jay's life will be held Monday, Nov. 12,
at 3 p.m., at Mt. View United Methodist Church in Claremont. The
Rev. Richard Irwin will officiate. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov.
11, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Mt. View United Methodist Church. |
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2018
August - October |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. I got a nice email from Hank Loftin in Houston,
Texas. We're not sure where our families connect, but I do know
that one of James & Susannah Sherrill Loftin's sons relocated to
Texas (6 generations back) so there's a pretty good possibility
that our two families are connected. Hank says ...
"Just looking at the Loftin
Family website and I didn't see anyone possibly related to me.
I'm from Houston, TX. I'm a half Pacific Islander Loftin. My dad
is from Cooper, Texas, and His dad was born in Jasper, Alabama.
My Paternal Grandfather, Joe W. Loftin, was born
08 Nov 1891, in Jasper Alabama, a son of Jim Loftin & Mary
Loftin. He was a lifelong resident of Delta County and a
retired farmer and insurance agent. Surviving are his wife,
Euna; four sons, Royce Loftin of Cooper,
Berne Loftin of Houston, James Loftin
of Cooper and Harold Loftin of Damon; two
daughters, Mrs. Marcile Dunn of Mesquite
and Mrs. Norma Burch of Mesquite; a sister,
Mrs. Fannie Muncy of Pecan Gap; 11
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
My Paternal Grandmother, Euna, was born 1895 and died
1996 (aged 100-101). Joe and Euna are both buried in the Oakland
Cemetery, Cooper, Delta County, Texas." |
(Below) Hank Loftin from Houston, Texas |
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2. I love working on genealogy, but occasionally other
interests accumulate my free time. Thus, from August to October,
I don't have much to report. I'll try to find more time in
November. |
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2018
June &
July |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. Who doesn't like great photos. I created a NEW page on
the Family Genealogy Website that I'm calling
"Who Are They?". On this page, I will be displaying photos
that I've gotten from cousins in my
LOFTIN and
GOBLE lineages - but they may be photos from our other
family lines such as Cranford, Beatty, Lomax,
Douglas, Miller and so on. Unfortunately, these
same cousins inherited these photos from their parents and
grandparents but they have no idea the people in the photos are.
I'd like to ask you to take a look at the page, look at the
photos, look at the houses and backgrounds, and see if there is
anyone you recognize. Then, if you do, email me. There are some
really great photos that deserve a home, but that won't happen
if they can't be identified. Here are a few smaller samples - a
few of my favorites. (The 3 on the left came from a Goble cousin
- the 3 on the right came from a Loftin cousin. Thanks for your
help. |
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2. The annual
Loftin Family Reunion was celebrated on Sunday, 20 May 2018,
1:00 p.m., in the Family Life Center at Catawba Methodist
Church. Thanks to Paul Loftin for sharing his photos. Be sure to
check them out. |
Descendants of William Alexander Loftin and
Laura Rossie Cranford |
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3. I've updated the page for
Reuben A. Fisher (b. 1799). He was
James Franklin Loftin's father-in-law. |
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4. I've updated the page for
James Loftin (b. 1768) and
John Loftin (b. 1740) |
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DNA & MISCELLANEOUS |
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1. I updated the
Civil War and
Slavery pages - as well as the tribute page to
Flora Edwards Stewart (b. 1901) |
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FAMILY: Weeks
(This branch of the family is for my wife, children and
grandchildren)
(Avera, Cobb, Cogdell,
Dodd,
Eason,
Griswold,
Harrell,
Hocutt,
King, Liles,
Weeks) |
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1. I've updated the page for
James Henry Weeks (b. 1850), the paternal grandfather of my
wife
Carolyn Weeks Loftin. I've also updated the pages for
John Bryant Eason (b. 1883),
William O. Gridwold (b. 1850),
Fernie Harrell (b. 1826),
Rev. Henderson Hocutt (b. 1821) and
Ambassador Edmund Dodd, Sr (b. 1869 - the First U.S.
Ambassador to Germany - During WW2. I also updated the page for
Theophilus Dodd (b. 1806). |
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2018
May |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. I continue to work with the photos and information I
received from Wayne Curtis Watts about the
Beatty Family. I continue to work on the page for
Gilbert Manson Beatty (b. 09 Sep 1828), the son of
Charles Manson Beatty (b. 08 Aug 1795) and Judith
Sherrill (b. 12 Oct 1801). I've added a photo of Gilbert's 8
children who were all born between 1858 and 1876 - BUT I don't
know who is who. If you can help, I'd be grateful. There are
also photos of Gilbert's daughter, Mary Pruitt Beatty
Cornelius, and her family. If you can help identify the
children, once again I'd be grateful. |
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2. I received a nice email from Pat Cranford Murray
sharing her lineage from Wilson Hessburg Cranford, Sr.,
b. 1890 - a grandson of
Manley Wilson Cranford Sr. and
Mary Martha Lomax. Her lineage has been added to the
Cranford Descendancy Page. You can contact Pat at
pat06111@gmail.com . |
(Left) William Hessburg
Cranford, Jr & Florence McGlinchey Cranford; (Right) Wilson
"Bill" Hessburg Cranford III |
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3. I've completed adding photos to the following pages
for my granddaughters:
Savanna Seese 2017,
Alexandria Seese 2017 and
Kayli Loftin 2017. I continue to work on
Savanna Seese 2018 and
Alexandria Seese 2018. Savanna graduated from both
Challenger Early College High School and Catawba Valley Community
College in May 2018. I'm also working on the
Kaylis Loftin 2018 page. |
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4. This was my first Mother's Day without Mama (Willie
Aleen Goble Loftin). I took flowers to the gravesite. Red
roses and Baby's Breath were her favorites. "I miss you, Mama". |
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5. I've updated the
Curtis Loftin 3 page with new photos of myself with Carolyn,
the kids and the grandkids from 2012 to 2017 - including the
last group photos we had with Mom in 2015 and 2016. |
2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 (Curtis, Carolyn
& Willie) - 2016 (The Family at Thanksgiving with Willie) |
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FAMILY:
Seese (This
branch of the family is for my wife, children and grandchildren)
(Denniston,
Earnshaw,
Gardner,
Hameister,
Hart,
Seese) |
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1. I've completed adding photos to the following pages
for my granddaughters:
Savanna Seese 2017 and
Alexandria Seese 2017
(daughters of
Bradley Seese and
Elizabeth "Beth" Loftin Seese). I continue to work on
Savanna Seese 2018 and
Alexandria Seese 2018. Savanna graduated from both
Challenger Early College High School and Catawba Valley Community College in
May 2018. |
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FAMILY:
Robinson (This branch of the family is for my
wife, children and grandchildren)
(Caldwell,
Robinson) |
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1. I've completed adding photos to the pages for my
granddaughter:
Kayli Loftin 2017 (daughter
of
Philip Loftin and
Leslie Robinson Loftin). I'm also working on the
Kaylis Loftin 2018 page. |
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2018
April |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. I got a phone call from Wayne Curtis Watts who
lives is Florida. One of Wayne's family branches it the Beatty
family. Wayne comes up for the Beatty reunion which is held
every year in the Sherrills Ford area. He shared descendancy
information with me as well as some photos. I've added the
descendancy information to the
Beatty Descendancy Page. I'll add the photos as time allows.
You can contact Wayne at
wwatts4@cfl.rr.com . Thanks Wayne. |
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2. As a result of the phone call and information about
the Beatty Family that Wayne Curtis Watts shared
with me, I've been working exclusively for the past few week on
the Beatty Family - including adding members from the
Beatty descendancy to the various military pages. One such
individual was Cpl. William Spencer "Spence" Sigmon, Jr.,
b. 1949, who was killed as he stepped off of a helicopter in
Vietnam in May 1970. Spence was only 20 years old at the time.
I've added a photo of Spence and information about him to the
Vietnam War page in the section under LOFTINS.
Spence and I share common 4x Great Grandparents:
William Able Beatty &
Isabella McCorkle. He would have been my (Curtis
Loftin) 5th cousin. |
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3. Additional information from the Beatty has been added
to the
World War II page, including: Henry Clay Gabriel
(b.1925) |
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4. I created a new page for
Gilbert Manson Beatty
(b. 09 Sep 1828), the son of Charles Manson Beatty (b. 08
Aug 1795) and Judith Sherrill (b. 12 Oct 1801). |
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FAMILY: Setzer
(Aderholdt,
Barringer,
Bovey,
Bushart,
Deal,
Heavner,
Herman,
Ikert,
Miller,
Motz,
Rankin,
Witherspoon) |
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1. I received an email from Julian Cody Setzer who
shared additional information about the Coyte Ernest Setzer
lineage. Thanks, Julian. |
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2018
March |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. (CLAREMONT) Naomi "Kathleen" Morrow Loftin, 96,
passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at her home with her family
at her bedside. Born Nov. 13, 1921, in Catawba County, she was
the daughter of the late Daniel Fred Morrow and Lillie
Grace Deal Morrow. She was the wife of the late
Coyte James Loftin. Even though Kathleen passed away in
January, your genealogy webmaster didn't find out about her
death until March so I wanted to mention it here. Her full
obituary, however, is listed below in the Loftin section
of
January 2018. I also updated the
Coyte James Loftin (b.1918) page. |
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2. Following the death of my 92-year-old mother,
Willie Aleen Goble Loftin, last month, I update several
pages, including:
Willie's page, the
Letters from Willie page and the
Stories of Faith page. |
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3. I updated the
2005 Page for my granddaughter Alexandria as well as the
2005 Page for my oldest granddaughter Savanna. |
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FAMILY: Setzer
(Aderholdt,
Barringer,
Bovey,
Bushart,
Deal,
Heavner,
Herman,
Ikert,
Miller,
Motz,
Rankin,
Witherspoon) |
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FAMILY: Goble
(Babst/Bobst,
Douglas,
Faber,
Fulbright,
Hefner,
Meinhert,
Miller,
Pabst/Bobst,
Robinson) |
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1. Following the death of my 92-year-old mother,
Willie Aleen Goble Loftin, last month, I update several
pages, including:
Willie's page, the
Letters from Willie page and the
Stories of Faith page. |
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FAMILY: Johnson
(Corzine,
Fink,
Hamilton,
Kaiser,
Leslie,
Lewis,
Moore,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Wilkinson) |
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1. Nothing new thus far this month. |
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DNA & MISCELLANEOUS |
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1. Do you understand genealogy terms such as "First
Cousin Twice Removed", "Grand-Aunt" and
"Indenture"? Be sure to check out the page for
Genealogy Terms for a better understanding. |
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2. I updated the
Long-Life-Satisfied page. |
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FAMILY:
Seese (This
branch of the family is for my wife, children and grandchildren)
(Denniston,
Earnshaw,
Gardner,
Hameister,
Hart,
Seese) |
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1. I updated the
2005 Page for my granddaughter Alexandria as well as the
2005 Page for my oldest granddaughter Savanna. |
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2018
February |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. [CATAWBA, NC]
Willie Aleen Goble Loftin, age 92,
of Catawba, NC, passed away Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018, in Lincolnton,
NC. Born 04 Dec 1925 in Iredell County, NC, Willie was
the daughter of the late
Martin Luther Goble and
Beulah Vernesta "Nessie" Johnson Goble. |
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Willie started "boarding socks" in a local hosier mill
when she was 15 and worked in that industry until she was in her
50s. At the age of 54, she became head custodian at
Catawba Middle School and worked there for 9 years blessing
everyone with her friendly smile. After retiring from Catawba
Middle, Willie went to work as a Door-Greeter at K-Mart
and worked there until she was 70. |
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Willie loved reading her Bible, reading Christian
romance, listening to the Gaither Homecoming videos, working
puzzles and spending time with her family. |
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In addition to her parents, Willie was preceded in death
by her husband of 38 years,
Sam William Loftin; a son,
William Ray Loftin, Sr.; and 11 siblings,
Mae Johnson Baldwin,
Ethel Goble Sharp,
Lewis Goble,
James "Leggs" Goble,
J.C. Goble,
Harlee Goble,
Fannie Elizabeth "Lib" Goble Isenhour,
Mary Helen Goble Sigmon,
Estelene Goble,
Doris Goble, and 3 unnamed siblings who died in infancy. |
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Willie is survived by a son,
Curtis Loftin and his wife
Carolyn of Catawba; a daughter-in-law, Diane Self Loftin
of Conover; a sister,
Elgevia Goble Eggers and her husband Bill of Maiden;
6 grandchildren, Beverly Loftin, William Ray
Loftin Jr. and his wife Kay of Conover,
Chief Eric Loftin and his wife Suzanne
of Conover, Crystal Loftin Huffman and her
husband Chad of Granite Falls, Beth Loftin
Seese and her husband Bradley of Conover, and
Philip Loftin and his wife Leslie of Newton;
11 great-grandchildren, Brandon Kale, Nicholas
Loftin, Channing Loftin, Matthew
Loftin, Luke Loftin, Grace Loftin,
Anthony Burgin II, Justin Burgin,
Savanna Seese, Alexandria Seese and
Kayli Loftin; 2 great-great-grandchildren,
Aiden Kale and Dawson Burgin; numerous
nieces and nephews. |
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There will be a receiving at Burke Mortuary in Newton on
Thursday, 08 Feb 2018m from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services
will be conducted at
Mathis Chapel Baptist Church, 1786 Mathis
Church Rd, Catawba, NC 28609 on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors
Travis Trip and Paul Schronce officiating, followed
by graveside services. |
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TRIBUTE To Willie/Mama: (By Curtis Loftin) My
"Mama" was an absolutely awesome woman. She was truly one of
those people who loved the LORD and loved her family with all of
her heart. Mom was one of the younger children in her family so
she was one of the few who worked in the house along side of her
own mother while the older children worked out in the fields.
She loved to share stories about her family and when she was
growing up. She was a good wife who worked and took care of
Daddy when he was no longer able to work. She nursed him
tenderly until the day he died in 1979, when she was 54. I'm
still not sure how they were financially able to get me through
college. Mom & Dad kept Grandpaw (Martin
Goble) for many years, until Dad got sick and she couldn't
look after both of them. Mama was a "giver" and would go without
so that she could give to her kids and grandkids. She was truly
a "cheerful giver". Mama loved to pray and always remembered her
family in her daily prayers - petitioning the LORD when she knew
there was a spiritual or physical need in their lives. She loved
preaching and gospel music (especially the Gaither Homecoming
series) and was faithful to her church (Mathis
Chapel Baptist Church where she was a charter member) from
the time she got "saved" until she was no longer physically able
to go. She went to church with Carolyn and me at Covenant Church
in Lincolnton for four years before she asked me to place her in
a nursing home. She knew she needed the additional help, but I
often felt she asked to go just so I wouldn't eventually have to
make that decision myself. She was just like that - always
looking out for me. Even in the nursing home, she went to all
the preaching and singing events there. I lost Daddy when I was
26 and am thankful that the LORD let me keep Mama until I was 64
- what a blessing. But I do miss her - and I know I always will
- until we're reunited in Heaven. I love you, Mama. |
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A Few Additional Pages You Might Want to
Check Out |
Willie's Letters to Curtis When He Was in
College -
Click Here |
Willie's Webpage About Her Life -
Click Here |
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[BEAVER, WEST VIRGINIA]
Larry Henry Loftin, Sr., 91, of
the Villages at Greystone in Beaver, W.Va., passed away
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Born 13 Jan 1927, in Statesville, he was
the son of the late
Roy Henry Loftin and Sarah Mae Morrow Loftin. Mr.
Loftin was a retired clinic and hospital administrator, having
retired from Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Marlinton, W.Va. He
was a graduate of Wake Forest University and was a U.S. Navy
Veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Loftin enjoyed woodworking, World War II history
and spending time with his family. Mr. Loftin loved reading his
Bible and was a member of Beckley Presbyterian Church. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Carmen; a daughter, Iva Mae Peters; and a brother,
Wayne Morrow Loftin. He was the grandson of the late Mr.
& Mrs. P. T. Morrow and
Mr. Alonzo Lester Loftin. Those survivors left to
cherish his memory include his children, Sarah Clevenger
and husband, Mike, of Winfield, W.Va., Larry Loftin
Jr. of Caldwell, W.Va., Paul Smith and wife,
Addie, of Raleigh, James Smith and wife,
Linda, of Charleston, W.Va., Susan Skirpan and
husband, Alex, of Richmond, Va.; and a sister,
Yvonne Loftin Bryson of Gastonia. A host of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also
survive. The family extends special thanks to Larry's good
friend, Chuck, and all the staff at Greystone Village. Funeral
services will be conducted at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705
Davie Avenue, in Statesville, Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m., with
the Rev. Bron Walker officiating. Burial
will follow at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in
Statesville. Friends may visit with the family from 1 to 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville.
Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery. |
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I've update all of the pages with information about Larry,
including:
Larry Henry Loftin, Sr. (1927),
Roy Henry Loftin (1899),
World War II,
Korean War, and the
Loftin Family Descendancy. |
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Larry with his brother Wayne; Navy photos
from 1950s; Larry & Wayne |
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Larry with his children Larry Jr., Iva Mae
Loftin Peters and Sarah Loftin Clevenger; Larry & Sarah 2014;
2007 Family Reunion |
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3. Sue Cooke Loftin, wife of
Wayne Morrow Loftin, passed away on 15 Feb 2018 in Texas.
She was the daughter of Aldie and Lillie Cooke.
Sue is survived by children, Michael Wayne
Loftin,
Karen Sue Loftin-Mayfield and
Linda
Dianne Kendrick-Pankonien; grandchildren,
Jean M. Loftin, Clinton M. Loftin,
Tara L. Bane,
Lindsey P. Kendrick and Katie A. Kendrick; great
grandchildren,
Marina I. Barker, Kylee R. Loftin, Camryn M.
Loftin,
Graycen L. Goodroe, Zayden T. Williams,
Kaydence M. Narro,
Drake C. Narro
and Jake W. Goodroe; as well as numerous other extended
family members and friends. |
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4. I've added the children and grandchildren of
Alonzo Lester Loftin to the
Givens Family
Descendancy page. |
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FAMILY: Setzer
(Aderholdt,
Barringer,
Bovey,
Bushart,
Deal,
Heavner,
Herman,
Ikert,
Miller,
Motz,
Rankin,
Witherspoon) |
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1. Nothing new thus far this month. |
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FAMILY: Goble
(Babst/Bobst,
Douglas,
Faber,
Fulbright,
Hefner,
Meinhert,
Miller,
Pabst/Bobst,
Robinson) |
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1. I was contacted by Samdra Fulbright Potts who
shared photos of her Great-Grandparents,
David James Fulbright and Sarah Jane Fulp Fulbright.
There is also a copy of a land deed and a photo of a page in the
Family Bible. Be sure to check them out on David's page. David
was the son of
Mahala Catherine Miller. I also added a photo of Van
Fulbright, son of
David James Fulbright and Sarah Jane Fulp Fulbright,
to
David's page. David was shot and killed by Carl
Chatman in 1934. |
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2. [CATAWBA, NC]
Willie Aleen Goble Loftin, age 92, of Catawba, NC,
passed away Tuesday, 06 Feb 2018, in Lincolnton, NC. Born 04 Dec
1925 in Iredell County, NC, Willie was the daughter of
the late
Martin Luther Goble and
Beulah Vernesta "Nessie" Johnson Goble. |
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In addition to her parents, Willie was preceded in death
by her husband of 38 years,
Sam William Loftin; a son,
William Ray Loftin, Sr.; and 11 siblings,
Mae Johnson Baldwin,
Ethel Goble Sharp,
Lewis Goble,
James "Leggs" Goble,
J.C. Goble,
Harlee Goble,
Fannie Elizabeth "Lib" Goble Isenhour,
Mary Helen Goble Sigmon,
Estelene Goble,
Doris Goble, and 3 unnamed siblings who died in infancy. |
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Willie is survived by a son,
Curtis Loftin and his wife
Carolyn of Catawba; a daughter-in-law, Diane Self Loftin
of Conover; a sister,
Elgevia Goble Eggers and her husband Bill of Maiden;
6 grandchildren, Beverly Loftin, William Ray
Loftin Jr. and his wife Kay of Conover,
Chief Eric Loftin and his wife Suzanne
of Conover, Crystal Loftin Huffman and her
husband Chad of Granite Falls, Beth Loftin
Seese and her husband Bradley of Conover, and
Philip Loftin and his wife Leslie of Newton;
11 great-grandchildren, Brandon Kale, Nicholas
Loftin, Channing Loftin, Matthew
Loftin, Luke Loftin, Grace Loftin,
Anthony Burgin II, Justin Burgin,
Savanna Seese, Alexandria Seese and
Kayli Loftin; 2 great-great-grandchildren,
Aiden Kale and Dawson Burgin; numerous
nieces and nephews. Read the entire obituary in the LOFTIN
Family section above. |
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FAMILY: Johnson
(Corzine,
Fink,
Hamilton,
Kaiser,
Leslie,
Lewis,
Moore,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Wilkinson) |
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1. I created a new web page for
Charles "Charlie" R. A. Johnson (b.1866). Charlie
was the first husband of
Beulah Vernesta "Nessie" Johnson (b.1887) and the father of
Geneva May Johnson (b. 1903). Charlie left Nessie and headed
west and eventually died in Jan 1909 in California. |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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1. I've update various descendancy pages showing the
tartans for the following Scottish family names:
Beatty,
Douglas,
Givens,
McCorkle,
Rankin
and
Witherspoon. |
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2018
January |
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FAMILY: Loftin
(Beatty,
Corzine,
Cranford,
Fisher,
Givens,
Harwell,
Kaiser,
Lanier,
Lomax,
McCorkle,
Rudisill,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Washington,
Work) |
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1. Loretta Ann Huffman Harris Hiatt,
79, passed away Friday, 12 Jan 2018, in Mississippi, as a result
of complications from flu and pneumonia. Loretta, born 24 Jun
1938, was the daughter of the late John Henry Huffman
(1911 - 199) and
Callie Elma Loftin Huffman (1911 - 1992). Loretta was raised
in Claremont, Catawba County, NC, where she attended from Bunker
Hill High School. In addition to her parents, Loretta is
preceded in death by three brothers, James Henry "Jimmy"
Huffman (1934 - 20110, Hal Davis Huffman (1936 -
2000) and Lonnie Gary Huffman (1945 - 1945). Loretta
spent most of her life living at one of the places she loved
most, Myrtle Beach, SC. Loretta is survived by three daughters:
Cynthia, Kelly and Shelly, as well as several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. |
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2. (CLAREMONT)
Naomi "Kathleen" Morrow Loftin, 96, passed away
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at her home with her family at her
bedside. Born Nov. 13, 1921, in Catawba County, she was the
daughter of the late Daniel Fred Morrow and Lillie
Grace Deal Morrow. |
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Kathleen retired from Conover Glove after many
years of service and was a lifelong member of
Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where she was an active
member of the United Methodist Women and served as a leader in
the Methodist Youth Fellowship. She enjoyed participating in the
Seniors Group, helping with the chicken & dumplings supper, and
visiting shut-ins for many years. She also enjoyed visits from
the GALS and Helping Hands from the church. |
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Kathleen was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. She so much enjoyed the recent visits
from family and friends for her recent birthday and over the
Christmas season. |
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She and
Coyte enjoyed traveling on bus tours with friends and
family to almost every state, including Canada and Mexico.
Kathleen enjoyed all kinds of crafts, including ceramics,
crocheting, quilting, making pine needle baskets and painting.
She especially loved sharing her talents and gifts with family
members. |
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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 52 years,
Coyte James Loftin; sisters, Mary Etta Gantt,
Evelyn "Evie" Kirk; brothers, Daniel Phillip "Pete"
Morrow and Boyd Deal Morrow; and a son-in-law,
Stephen R. Sims Sr. |
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Left to cherish her memory are her son, James Loftin and
wife, Jean of Claremont; daughters, Judy Sims
of Maiden, Teresa Tharpe and husband, John
of Conover; grandchildren, Mark Loftin and wife,
Anita, Beth Shepler and husband, Deke,
Amanda Jordan and husband, Joe, Stephen
Sims Jr. and wife, Christie, Eric Sims,
Kristin Lingle and husband, Kevin,
Allison Tharpe and fiancé, Garrett Huffman,
Angie Burwell and husband, Barry and
Melinda Bumgarner; great-grandchildren, Madison
Jordan, Jake Loftin, Mara Loftin,
Brady Jordan, Brett Jordan,
Lillie Sims, Ben Loftin, Owen
Sims, Colby Shepler, Carson Shepler,
Kayleigh Sims, Jack Lingle,
Parker Shepler and Emma Sims; and a
number of nieces and nephews. |
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A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, at
Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont, NC. The
Rev. Dennis Marshall officiated and burial followed at
St. Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Claremont. Grandsons
served as pallbearers. The family received friends from 2 to
2:45 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, at the church, prior to the service. |
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Kathleen's family would like to thank her caregivers who so
lovingly took care of her, Kim James, Pearl Monaghan, Reta
Walls, Mary Helton, Camri Bishop, Kathy Sigmon, Darnell Doub and
Norma Wright. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United
Methodist Church, 3214 Catawba St., Claremont, NC 28610 or
Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the Loftin family at
www.drumfh-conover.com. The Loftin family has
entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations
in Conover. |
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Coyte, Kathleen & Judy |
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FAMILY: Setzer
(Aderholdt,
Barringer,
Bovey,
Bushart,
Deal,
Heavner,
Herman,
Ikert,
Miller,
Motz,
Rankin,
Witherspoon) |
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1. I received a nice email from R. Preston Ellington
who shared his Witherspoon lineage through Thomas Philo
Witherspoon. You can contact Preston at
prestonellington@sbcglobal.net . Be sure to check out his
additions on the
Witherspoon Family Descendancy. |
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FAMILY: Goble
(Babst/Bobst,
Douglas,
Faber,
Fulbright,
Hefner,
Meinhert,
Miller,
Pabst/Bobst,
Robinson) |
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1. Carl Henry "Bud" Goble, 78, of
Catawba, NC, passed away Sunday 07 Jan 2018 at Catawba Hospice
House. But was born in Iredell County, NC, 13 Apr 1939 to the
late
James Henry "Legs" Goble and Nina Eades Goble.
But was a long-time member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in
Claremont. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death
by one brother. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of
60 years, Marie Chandler Goble; Sons, Wayne Goble
and wife Judy, William Goble and wife Rhonda; four
brothers, six sisters, four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. A funeral service was help at 3:00 p.m at
Shiloh United Methodist Church in Claremont. |
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FAMILY: Johnson
(Corzine,
Fink,
Hamilton,
Kaiser,
Leslie,
Lewis,
Moore,
Sherrill,
Upright,
Wilkinson) |
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1. I received a nice email from R. Preston Ellington
who shared his Johnson lineage. You can contact Preston at
prestonellington@sbcglobal.net . Be sure to check out the
new additions on the
Johnson
Family Descendancy page. A special thanks to Preston,
too, for sharing his Ancestry.com tree with me. |
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Descendants of
Alonzo Lester Loftin |
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Children of Alonzo Lester Loftin and (1)
Cornelia “Nelia” Estelle Lowrance |
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Name |
Birth Date |
Death Date |
Spouse |
Nannie May Loftin |
08 Nov 1895 |
15 Jul 1982 |
Wade Vernon Martin
m. 1915 |
Lillie Stamey Loftin |
06 Sep 1897 |
04 Aug 1988 |
[Never Married] |
Roy Henry Loftin |
27 Jul 1899 |
24 Jun 1972 |
Sarah Mae Morrow
m. 22 Jun 1925 |
Floye Hovis Loftin |
26 Jul 1901 |
06 Jan 1973 |
William Ellers |
Verdie Lee Loftin |
07 Sep 1903 |
06 Mar 1993 |
(1) Fitzhugh Boggs
(2) Ralph Copeny
(3) Harold Yount |
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Children of Alonzo Lester Loftin and (2)
Ida Lillian Setzer |
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Name |
Birth Date |
Death Date |
Spouse |
Charlie Roosevelt Loftin |
22 Oct 1905 |
30 Sep 1988 |
Edna Jones |
Theodore Roosevelt Loftin |
25 Dec 1906 |
20 Dec 1969 |
Fannie Marie Hoke |
"Infant Son" Loftin |
1908 |
1908 |
[Died in Infancy] |
Sadie Elizabeth Loftin |
08 Jun 1909 |
15 Dec 2007 |
(1) Paul Abraham
Murray
(2) Vernon Asbury Lee |
*Willie
Thelma Loftin |
31 May 1911 |
28 Nov 1977 |
(1) Dewey D. Connor
(2) Dewey M Lanier |
*Callie
Elma Loftin |
31 May 1911 |
28 June 1992 |
John Henry Huffman |
Sallie Allie Loftin |
12 Sep 1913 |
10 Feb 1986 |
Glenn Clustus Lee |
**Daisy
Pearl Loftin |
06 Jun 1914 |
07 Jan 1994 |
Ruel Franklin
Herman |
**"Infant
Son 2" Loftin |
06 Jun 1914 |
13 Jun 1914 |
[Died in Infancy] |
Mike Whitener Loftin |
18 Feb 1916 |
24 Feb 1949 |
Eleanor Carolyn
Ervin |
Sam William Loftin |
13 May 1918 |
18 Sep 1979 |
Willie Aleen Goble |
Oscar Sherrill Loftin |
22 Oct 1920 |
22 Jul 1986 |
Annie Ruth Travis |
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"Infant Son 3" Loftin |
26 Oct 1922 |
27 Oct 1922 |
[Died in Infancy] |
Glennie Frances Loftin |
13 Jul 1926 |
17 Sep 2015 |
Robert Alvin Cook |
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"Infant Son 4" Loftin |
1928 |
1928 |
[Died in Infancy] |
* Willie
Thelma Loftin and Callie Elma Loftin were twins - born
on 31 May 1911 in Catawba County, North Carolina. |
**Daisy
Pearl Loftin and "Infant Son 2" Were twins - born on 06
Jun 1914. "Infant Son 2" only lived a few days before
his death. |
*** The Catawba County Birth Index for this child,
"Infant Son 33, shows that he was born 22 Oct 1922 (the
same day and month as his older brother Oscar).
This child's Death Certificate shows that he died 27 Oct
1922 and that he lived for 1 day and 2 hours - so it's
more likely that the child was born on 26 Oct 1922 -
instead of 22 Oct 1922 as the Birth Index shows.
Cause of death was "malformation of upper air passage". |
**** It's possible that this last "Infant Son" of Alonzo
and Ida was born in 1927. It is also possible that
the grave marker for this "Infant Son" born in 1928 was
incorrectly dated and should have been for the 1922
"Infant Son". |
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A special thanks to those who continue to
provide photos and information.
If you have additional photos of the family that you'd think
others
would enjoy seeing on the website, let me know. |
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SOURCES |
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A special thanks to all of the "Cousins"
who have provided photos and information for The Loftin
Family Genealogy Website. |
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Additional photos or information, contact
Curtis D. Loftin |
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