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     Robert A. Kidd was born in February 1890 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of James Kidd and Malinda ? Robert A. Kidd appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Robert A. age 10 born February 1890 living in home of father. He married Effie ? in 1910. Robert A. Kidd appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Robert A. age 20 married 0 years, head of house.

     Effie ? was born in 1891 at Kentucky. As of 1910,her married name was Kidd. She married Robert A. Kidd, son of James Kidd and Malinda ?, in 1910. Effie ? appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Effie age 19 married 0 years, living in home of husband.

     Luke Kidd was born on 9 November 1922 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Sanford Kidd and Hester A. Collins. Luke Kidd appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Luke age 11 living in home of mother. He died on 14 September 2008 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, at age 85.
His obituary on 17 September 2008: Luke Kidd, 85, of Harold, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born in Floyd County, Nov. 9, 1922, a son of the late Saint and Hester Kidd. He was retired from Columbia Gas, was a former member of the Betsy Layne Fire Department and a member of Vogel Day United Methodist Church for over 49 years. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Akers Kidd; one son, Tommy Kidd (Pam) of Harold; one grandchild, Hannah Marie Kidd; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Vogel Day United Methodist Church with Dennis Love officiating. Burial will follow in Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel. Arrangements are under direction of J.W. Call & Son Funeral Home of Pikeville. Visitation is in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday to lie in state until time for the funeral. The guest book may be signed online at www.jwcallfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Shriners' Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. He was buried at Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Sanford Parsons was born in 1882 at Ohio. He married Pollie ? Sanford Parsons appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Sanford Parsons age 37 head of house.

     Pollie ? was born in 1886 at Kentucky. Her married name was Parsons. She married Sanford Parsons.

     C. G. Hager was born in November 1858 at Kentucky. He married Josie ? in 1891. C. G. Hager appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as C. G. age 51 born November 1858, married 9 years, head of house.

     Josie ? was born in April 1876 at Kentucky. She married C. G. Hager in 1891. As of 1891,her married name was Hager. Josie ? appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Josie age 24 born April 1876, married 9 years with 4 children, all still living, living in home of husband.

     Isaac Samons was born on 30 May 1952 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Claude Samons and Gwendolyn Layne. Isaac Samons died on 15 January 1983 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 30.

     Homer Layne was born in 1913 at Kentucky. He was the son of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Homer Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Homer age 17 living in home of father. He died before February 2008.

     Her married name was Clark. Annabelle Layne was born in 1915 at Kentucky. She was the daughter of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Annabelle Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Annie B. age 15 living in home of father. She died before February 2008.

     Estill Layne was born in 1921 at Kentucky. He was the son of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Estill Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Estill age 9 living in home of father. He died on 4 August 1960 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

     Linville Layne was born in 1923 at Kentucky. He was the son of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Linville Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Lenville age 7 living in home of father. He died before February 2008.

     Edward Layne was born in 1925 at Kentucky. He was the son of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Edward Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Edward age 5 living in home of father. He died before February 2008.

     Her married name was Conn. Bethel Layne was born in 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Horace Edward Layne and Sarah Jane DeRossett. Bethel Layne appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as Bethel age 1 month living in home of father. She died before February 2008.

     John B. Layne was born in 1858 at Missouri. He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Pike County, Kentucky, listed as John B. age 72 living in home of son, Horace.

     Maletta Gay Campbell was born on 26 May 1967 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of French Campbell and Willena Campbell. Maletta Gay Campbell died on 9 January 1989 at Fayette County, Kentucky, at age 21.

     Her married name was Pearman. Edna Moore was born in 1914 at Rockingham County, North Carolina. She died on 21 February 2008 at Britthaven of Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Her obituary on 22 February 2008: Edna Moore Pearman, 93, of 6525 NC Highway 65, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Britthaven of Madison after declining health over the past several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24, at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She was born in the Iron Works area and lived most of her life in the Bethany community. She was the only daughter of the late Johnson Worley and Orpha Knight Moore. During her working years, she spent a number of years as supervisor of meal preparation at Bethany School and many years in nursing assistance at Annie Penn Hospital. Her interests included cooking, gardening, quilting, knitting and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Otis, Lindsay and Harvey Moore. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Pearman of the home; daughter, Shirley P. Hunter and husband, Richard of Williamsburg, Va; sons, Harold Pearman and wife, Sandra of Wake Forest, N.C., Robert Pearman and wife, Teresa of Boone, N.C; grandchildren, Stephen Hunter, Susan Hunter, Teresa Rose, Tom Pearman, Christy Kubis and Heidi Cox; great grandchildren, Jacob, Kacey, Hayden, Riley, Chase, Conner, Lilly and Rowen; brothers, Fred, Jim and J.W. Moore. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Other times the family will be at the residence. Memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 3540 Iron Works Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. She was buried at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.

     Hubert Adkins was born on 11 July 1948 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Harold Adkins and Mary Crum. Hubert Adkins died before February 2008.

     Her married name was Layne. Edna Earl Crum was born on 20 July 1926 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of David Crum and Mary Virgie Spears. Edna Earl Crum appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Edna age 3 living in home of father. She died on 9 July 1975 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 48.

     Realie Crum was the daughter of David Crum and Mary Virgie Spears. Realie Crum died before February 2008.

     Geneva Crum was born on 7 August 1920 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of David Crum and Mary Virgie Spears. Geneva Crum died before February 2008.

     Her married name was Johnson. Ida Mae Rice was born on 24 February 1924 at Floyd County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Buddy Rice and Evaline Johnson. Ida Mae Rice appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Ida M. age 6 living in home of grandfather, Cash Johnson. She married Hasadore Johnson, son of Floyd Johnson and Lina ?. Ida Mae Rice died on 26 February 2008 at Floyd County, Kentucky, at age 84. She was buried at Johnson Family Cemetery, Weeksbury, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Her obituary on 1 March 2008: Ida Mae Johnson, 84, of Weeksbury, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at her residence. Born February 24, 1924, in Weeksbury, she was the daughter of the late Buddy and Eveline Johnson Rice. She was a homemaker and a member of the Joppa Old Regular Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hasadore Johnson. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law: Perry and Linda Johnson, Ernie and Judy Johnson, Charles and Bonnie Johnson, Jimmy and Maggie Johnson, and Randy and Lucy Johnson, all of Weeksbury; Wynn (Minkie) Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota; daughters and sons-in-law: Lily Mae and Billy Paul Skiles of Springfield, Ohio; Linda and Charles Dutton of Frenchburg; Ruth Little, Shirley and Greg Mullins, Rose and Ricky Dorton, all of Weeksbury; Lois and Charles Blake Johnson of Melvin; 26 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons: Arvie (Deanie) Johnson, Buddy Johnson, Freeman Johnson, Danny Johnson, and Eldon Johnson; a daughter, Connie Sue Johnson; a brother, Jim Rice; and a son-in-law: Jimmy Little. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28, at 11 a.m., at Weeksbury Community House of God, with Vernon Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Family Cemetery, in Weeksbury, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Martin. Visitation was at the church.

     Hasadore Johnson was born in 1916 at Kentucky. He was the son of Floyd Johnson and Lina ? Hasadore Johnson appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Hasodore age 14 living in home of father. He married Ida Mae Rice, daughter of Buddy Rice and Evaline Johnson. Hasadore Johnson died on 22 June 1983 at Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Jimmy Little died before February 2008.

     Arvie Johnson was born on 5 January 1944 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Arvie Johnson died before February 2008.

     Buddy Johnson was born on 15 January 1943 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Buddy Johnson died before February 2008.

     Freeman Johnson was the son of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Freeman Johnson died before February 2008.

     Danny Johnson was the son of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Danny Johnson died before February 2008.

     Eldon Johnson was born on 12 December 1955 at Pike County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Eldon Johnson died before February 2008.

     Connie Sue Johnson was born on 9 November 1959 at Pike County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Hasadore Johnson and Ida Mae Rice. Connie Sue Johnson died before February 2008.

      Cash Johnson was also known as Elic Johnson. He was born in April 1861 at Kentucky. He married Frankie ? in 1880. Cash Johnson appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Elic age 39 born April 1861, married 19 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Cash age 68 married at age 18, head of house.

     Frankie ? was born in June 1865 at Kentucky. As of 1879,her married name was Johnson. She married Cash Johnson in 1880. Frankie ? appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Franka J. age 34 born June 1865, married 19 years with 8 children, all still living, living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Frankie age 65 married at age 14, living in home of husband.

     Floyd Johnson was born in January 1893 at Floyd County, Kentucky. He was the son of Cash Johnson and Frankie ? Floyd Johnson appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Floyd age 7 born January 1893, living in home of father. He married Lina ? in 1914. Floyd Johnson appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Floyd age 37 married at age 21, head of house.

     Lina ? was born in 1887 at Kentucky. She married Floyd Johnson, son of Cash Johnson and Frankie ?, in 1914. As of 1914,her married name was Johnson. Lina ? appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Floyd County, Kentucky, listed as Lina age 33 married at age 16, living in home of husband.

     Darlene Ropp was the daughter of Floyd H. Ropp and Luda Mae Rice. Her married name was Caryl. Darlene Ropp died before February 2008.

     Maurice L. Williams was born on 26 May 1923 at Bradyville, Tennessee. He was the son of Vince Williams and Eugenia Knox. Maurice L. Williams died on 1 March 2008 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, at age 84.
His obituary on 3 March 2008: Maurice L. Williams, age 84, of Betsy Layne, husband of Mary Dotson Williams, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 in the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville. He was born May 26, 1923 in Bradyville, Tn., a son of the late Vince and Eugenia Knox Williams. Maurice was a World War II Army veteran, a former miner and construction worker, retired security officer with Johnson Motors, and member of the Betsy Layne Church of Christ. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Morris "Cotton: Williams, Betsy Layne, Mitchell Williams, his wife Beth, Banner, four daughters, Doris Ballard, her husband Dennis, Scottsville, Donna Boyd, her husband Randall, Stanville, Linda Reynolds, her husband Rick, Betsy Layne, Lisa Scalf, her husband Dwayne, Stanville, one brother, Ellis Williams, Evansville, one sister, Pauline Elkins, Readyville, Tn., sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Wayne Williams, one grandson Tony Williams and daughter-in-law, Glenna Williams. Funeral Service for Maurice L. Williams will be conducted Tueday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Tommy Spears and Dennis Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, with the Hall Funeral Home caring for those arrangements. He was buried at Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.

     Wayne Williams was the son of Vince Williams and Eugenia Knox. Wayne Williams died before March 2008.

     Her married name was Neal. Gladys McGee married Herman Neal. Gladys McGee was born on 28 December 1912. She was the daughter of Art McGee and Cynthia Plummer. Gladys McGee died on 30 March 2008 at Britthaven Nursing Center, Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina, at age 95.
Her obituary on 1 April 2008: Gladys McGee Neal, 95, our rock, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Britthaven Nursing Center of Madison. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday April 2, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she was a lifelong member, with Rev. Jason Constantine and Rev. Wes McLeod officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Glad was born on December 28, 1912, the third of 11 children born to the late Art and Cynthia Plummer McGee. Gladys and Herman spent their life farming and raising their children in a happy, loving, Christian home. She loved her life as a homemaker while raising her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook, known especially for her "Chocolate Cakes," and was happiest when feeding her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Neal; her son, Fred Neal; two grandsons, Harold Ray Neal and Jerry Dunlap; two great granddaughters, Julie Neal Lee and Kelly Davis. She was also preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Ella Hamm (Jim), Ethel Fulp, and Gertrude Landreth (Roy); brothers and sisters- in-law; Wilber McGee (Sweet), Wayne McGee, Myron McGee (Hilda) and Lindberg McGee. Glad was also preceded in death by her best friend their entire life, Ruby Sherron Neal. She is survived by her children, Sarah Jean Moore and her husband, Burley, Edith Bradshaw and her husband, Hugh, Archie Neal and his wife, Brenda, and Gayle Brown and her husband, Ray; grandchildren, Mark Neal, Deborah Lowe, Annette Keaton, Fred (Freddie) Neal, Ronnie Dunlap, Tim Dunlap, Joey Dunlap, Andra Angel, Jay McBee, Sonya Neal, Benita Lemons, Amber Honeycutt and Angela Davis; and their spouses, granddaughter- in-law, Robyn Neal; 17 great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Polly Johnson and husband, Ben; brothers, Oman McGee and his wife, Frances, Bobby McGee; sister-in-law, Vera McGee; brother-in-law, W. T. Fulp; and numerous devoted and loving nieces and nephews. There was a love within this family for each other and that this earthly world cannot contain. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. this evening at Forbis & Dick-Brooke Chapel in Stokesdale, and other times at the home of Edith Bradshaw, 109 Shetland Court, Stokesdale. Special thanks to grandchildren, Mark, Freddie, Andra, Sonya, Benita and Amber for the special care they provided to their grandma that allowed her to stay in her own home for three years. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Britthaven in Madison for the care they provided during Mama's last months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Kathleen Southern, 4942 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357, in her memory. She was buried at Mt Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockingham County, North Carolina.

     Herman Neal married Gladys McGee, daughter of Art McGee and Cynthia Plummer. Herman Neal died before March 2008.

     Walter King was born in October 1890 at North Carolina. He was the son of James King and ? ? Walter King appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Ashe County, North Carolina, listed as Walter age 9 born October 1890, living in home of father.

     Caroline ? was born in January 1834 at North Carolina. She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Ashe County, North Carolina, listed as Caroline age 66 born January 1834, living in home of son James King.

     Fred B. Eastman was born in 1886 at Iowa. He married Martha C. King, daughter of James King and Mary Eva Jones. Fred B. Eastman appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Ashe County, North Carolina, listed as Fred B. age 33 living in home of father-in-law, James T. King.

     Earl Leroy Cecil Jr was the son of Earl Leroy Cecil Sr and Mary Louise ? Earl Leroy Cecil Jr died before April 2008.

     McKinley Cecil was the son of Harvey W. Cecil and Avalia Davis. McKinley Cecil died before April 2008.

     Cecil Adkins married Willia Bea Cecil, daughter of Harvey W. Cecil and Avalia Davis. Cecil Adkins died before December 2009.

     Vora Dell Pearman was born on 4 April 1910 at Rockingham County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of John H. Pearman and Holly Wilson. Vora Dell Pearman appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Volie D. age 0 living in home of father. She appeared on the census of 11 March 1920 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Vora M. age 9 living in home of father. As of 1925,her married name was Stafford. She married Moses Simpson Stafford in 1925. Vora Dell Pearman appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Guilford County, North Carolina, listed as Vora D. age 20 married at age 16, living in home of husband. She died on 27 April 2008 at Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 98.
Her obituary on 29 April 2008: Vora Dell Pearman Stafford died at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2008, just 23 days past her 98th birthday. A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield, N.C. Vora was born in Rockingham County, to the late John and Holly Wilson Pearman. Vora loved her church family and was active in Summerfield United Methodist Church, where she accumulated a number of perfect attendance certificates, and, for many years, taught Sunday school and helped to organize and direct the annual Children's Bible School. As a member of the United Methodist Women, she was a former chairperson and worked with various projects, including Brunswick stews and annual bazaars. She was a faithful member of the Bible Sunday School Class. She also transported others to church over the years. She exercised regularly, as long as she was able. She enjoyed swimming laps and walking. Born and raised on a farm, she exhibited her love of nature through her many blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants. Vora was well known for her gracious hospitality and cooking ability. "Miss Vora" worked for several years at Banner Pharmacy, where she managed the fountain, serving up many sandwiches and milk shakes over the years as she quipped one-liners with customers. She was married in 1925 to Moses Simpson Stafford, who died in 1973. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Billie Stafford; brothers, Broadus Pearman, Bryant Pearman, Cecil Pearman and Johnny Pearman; sisters, Myrtle Lemons, Edna Westmoreland and Juanita Preston. She is survived by her son, Ronald Stafford and daughters, Lois Pickard and Carolyn Ford; grandchildren, Toni Dugan (Bob), Terri Sherrill (Jerry), Melanie Howell (Steve), Jeffrey King (Lisa), Greg Rhodes, Christina Rhodes; great grandchildren, Ivy Carruth, Jason Sherrill, Stephanie Howell, Erin Howell, Dylan Howell, and Raechel King; and one sister, Geneva Moorefield. Vora loved her nieces and nephews, who loved her in turn and visited her often. The family will be at Forbis and Dick Brook Chapel in Stokesdale from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. The family would like to recognize her wonderful caregivers, Tammy Westmoreland, Sally Ezzell, Ann Carter, Donna Reid and Ann Kallam. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be given to Summerfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 639, Summerfield, NC 27358; or Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.

     John H. Pearman was born in July 1877 at Rockingham County, North Carolina. He was the son of Calvin Pearman and Elizabeth ? John H. Pearman appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as John H. age 2 living in home of father. He married Holly Wilson in 1898. John H. Pearman appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as John H. age 22 born July 1877, married 2 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as John H. age 32 married 11 years, head of house. He appeared on the census of 11 March 1920 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, liste as John age 42 head of house. He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as John H. age 52, married at age 21, head of house.

     Her married name was Pearman. Holly Wilson was born in January 1881 at North Carolina. She married John H. Pearman, son of Calvin Pearman and Elizabeth ?, in 1898. Holly Wilson appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Holly age 19 born January 1881, married 2 years with 1 child, living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Ollie A. age 29, married 11 years, with 8 children, 5 still living, living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 11 March 1920 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Hollie age 40 living in home of husband. She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Holly A. age 50 married at age 17, living in home of husband.

     Moses Simpson Stafford was born in 1904 at North Carolina. He married Vora Dell Pearman, daughter of John H. Pearman and Holly Wilson, in 1925. Moses Simpson Stafford appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Guilford County, North Carolina, listed as Moses S. age 26, married at age 22, head of house. He died in 1973.

     Bryant Pearman was born in 1903 at North Carolina. He was the son of John H. Pearman and Holly Wilson. Bryant Pearman appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Bryant H. age 7 living in home of father. He appeared on the census of 11 March 1920 at Rockingham County, North Carolina, listed as Bryant age 16 living in home of father. He died before April 2008.