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     Andrew Harris Martin III was born on 5 February 1908 at Val Verde, Kimble County, Texas.^1,3,2 He was the son of Dee Martin and Fanny Tegarden Harris.^1,3,2 Andrew Harris Martin III married Dixie Merle Turner on 14 March 1931 at Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas.^3,2 Andrew Harris Martin III married Maybelle Wolfenberger.³ Andrew Harris Martin III died on 2 September 1993 at Perry, Oklahoma, at age 85.^1,3,2

     Rev. Charles William Foster was born on 12 May 1929 at Lake End, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Rev. Milton Foster and Grace Vivian Holt.¹ Rev. Charles William Foster died on 28 February 1948 at Provencal, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 18 Charles was born with a congenital heart condition and died in his sleep.¹
     Rev. Charles William Foster graduated in May 1947 at Provencal High School, Provencal, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Alfred Reid Foster was born on 10 November 1939 at Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Rev. Milton Foster and Grace Vivian Holt.¹ Alfred Reid Foster died on 11 April 1974 at Glendora, California, at age 34.¹

     Mathias Scarborough Jr. was born in 1867 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.² He married Mae C. Lambert, daughter of Berry B. Lambert and Nancy Roberts, on 23 December 1894 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.² Mathias Scarborough Jr. died in 1954 at Goose Creek, Harris County, Texas.² He was buried in 1954 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.²
     His nickname was "Matt."

     Hewett Scarborough was born circa 1895 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.¹

     Harvey Scarborough was born circa 1897 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.¹ Harvey Scarborough married Mrs. Alma Scarborough I think Harvey and Alma had four or five children. I vaguely remember that there were four girs and one boy.¹

     Hazel Scarborough was born circa 1899 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.¹

     Wilma Scarborough was born circa 1901 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.² She was the daughter of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.²

     Sibley Scarborough was born circa 1903 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.¹ Sibley Scarborough died on 2 May 1962 at Mt Bellview, Harris County, Texas.¹

     Harry Scarborough was born circa 1905 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert.¹ Harry Scarborough married Mrs. Linda Scarborough I think there were two daughters born to this marriage, but I don't know their names or birthdates.¹ Harry Scarborough married Ona Lee Hodge, daughter of David W. Hodge and Nancy Emma Jordan, circa 1920.²

     Mrs. Alma Scarborough married Harvey Scarborough, son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert, I think Harvey and Alma had four or five children. I vaguely remember that there were four girs and one boy.¹

     Mrs. Linda Scarborough married Harry Scarborough, son of Mathias Scarborough Jr. and Mae C. Lambert, I think there were two daughters born to this marriage, but I don't know their names or birthdates.¹

     Ralph E. Sibley was born in August 1887 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Oscar H. Sibley and Lora Edna Dyson.^1,2

     Ina L. Sibley was born in February 1890 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Oscar H. Sibley and Lora Edna Dyson.^1,2 Ina L. Sibley married an unknown person on 30 November 1915.¹

     Reginald C. Sibley was born circa 1893 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Oscar H. Sibley and Lora Edna Dyson.^1,2

     Matthew Eric Sibley was born on 11 November 1898 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Oscar H. Sibley and Lora Edna Dyson.^1,2 Matthew Eric Sibley died on 6 August 1901 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana, at age 2.¹

     John Edward Royston was born on 3 October 1895 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ John Edward Royston died in July 1981 at age 85.² He died in July 1981 at age 85.¹

     Minnie Scarborough was born circa 1940.¹ She was the daughter of Norman Scarborough.¹ Minnie Scarborough died between 1940 and 1945 She died while still an infant.¹

     Infant Scarborough was born between 28 February 1915 and 10 June 1918.¹ He was the son of Percy Hubert Scarborough.¹ Infant Scarborough died on 10 June 1918.¹

     John Thomas Cooper was born on 25 August 1932 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Fred Litton Cooper and Dottie Dee Scarborough.¹ John Thomas Cooper died on 24 October 1933 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 1.¹

     Dottie Louise Scarborough was born circa 1937 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Alvin B. Scarborough and Myrtle Scott.¹ Dottie Louise Scarborough died on 30 July 1982.¹

     Ima Lambert was born on 5 December 1857 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of James David Lambert and Mary Syble Johnson.² Ima Lambert married Ben P. Welch, son of Peter F. Welch and Mary Ann Lynch, circa 1887 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Ima Lambert died on 18 March 1896 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 38.¹ She was buried after 18 March 1896 at Lamberttown Cemetery, Shamrock Community, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Leola Welch was born in December 1890 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Ben P. Welch and Ima Lambert.¹ Leola Welch died in December 1890 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Maude M. Lambert was born on 26 May 1877 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of James David Lambert and Mary Syble Johnson.² Maude M. Lambert married Joseph M. Welch, son of Peter F. Welch and Mary Ann Lynch, in 1897 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Maude M. Lambert died on 11 March 1943 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 65.¹ She was buried after 11 March 1943 at Lamberttown Cemetery, Shamrock Community, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Maxie Welch was born circa 1915 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph M. Welch and Maude M. Lambert.¹ Maxie Welch died in August 1997 at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was buried in August 1997 at Lamberttown Cemetery, Shamrock Community, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, The funeral service was conducted in the Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, LA.²

     Richard Nalley Hargis was born circa 1750 at Fairfax County, Virginia.⁴ He was the son of Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley.^1,3,4 Richard Nalley Hargis married Mary Jones, daughter of Frury Jones, circa 1760 at Fairfax County, Virginia.^3,4,5 Richard Nalley Hargis married Jane Jacobs Long circa 1770 at probably Orange County, North Carolina.^4,6 Richard Nalley Hargis died in 1800 at Person County, North Carolina.^4,3
     Richard Nalley Hargis was also known as James Richard Hargis.^3,6 He and Jane Jacobs Long immigrated circa 1770 to Orange County, North Carolina, from Fairfax County, VA.³ Richard Nalley Hargis left a will between 1799 and 1800 at Person County, North Carolina.¹ He came to old Orange County before the division of the county into four counties, while his son, Oliver, was quite young, and soon after his son, William, was born in Fairfax County, VA in 1769. Richard apparently had been living here long enough to establish himself as a trustworthy man when in 1772 he was asked to sign a petition for the establishment of a new county - Caswell.³ He is listed in the Hillsborough District, Caswell County, St. Luke's District, NC 1790 census but not in the 1800 census. He bought and sold a lot of land in NC that are recorded in various county courthouses. The family plantation chaged from Orange to Caswell to Person County as the new counties were formed from older ones in the late 1700s. His will, on file in the Person County, NC courthouse, was filed in June 1800 (Book A p260-1) He left everything to his wife, Jane, and children, except Oliver and Nancy. His son William and his wife Jane were the executors.² Richard Hargis and Jeannie Long Jacobs lived in Orange County, NC wheretheir first three chil dren were born. Orange County, NC was formed in1752. Caswell County, NC was taken from Orang e County in 1777, and in1792 Person County was taken from Caswell County. The Hargis familypl antation, referred to as "Harguess Hope" was cut off each time intothe newly formed county . He was a planter. His will dated August 02, 1799refers to William Hargis, Sr. as executor . Richard is listed withbrothers Abraham, Shadrack and Thomas on the 1790 Caswell County, NCc ensus, page 83.⁷

     Mary Jones was born circa 1746 at Amelia County, Virginia.² She was the daughter of Frury Jones.² Mary Jones married Richard Nalley Hargis, son of Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley, circa 1760 at Fairfax County, Virginia.^1,3,4 Mary Jones died circa 1766 at Orange County, North Carolina.²

     Abraham Lea Hargis I was born on 7 January 1706/7 at Charles County, Maryland.⁵ He was the son of Thomas Lea Hargis.^1,2,4 Abraham Lea Hargis I married Elizabeth Nalley, daughter of Richard Nalley, in 1739 at Charles County, Maryland.^5,4 Abraham Lea Hargis I died in 1800 at Orange County, North Carolina.⁵ He was buried at Orange County, North Carolina.⁵
     Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley immigrated after 1739 to Prince County, Maryland, from Charles County, MY.⁴ Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley immigrated on 11 December 1764 to Fairfax County, Virginia, from Prince County, MY. They lived on a 161 acres farm near South Branch of Pohic Run. Abraham agreed to 60 pounds for it. When he failed to do so, a decree was issued on October 16, 1770 and the land was seized and sold.⁴ Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley immigrated in 1770 to Tryon County, North Carolina, from Fairfax County, VA. Abraham purchased land from the CROWN on Dec. 24, 1770. The abstract reads: "200 acres in Tryon on the North side of Broad River -- including an island, opposite thereto, joining the mouth and side of Doolittle Creek, the side of the said river, and Capshaws Line.^4,6 Abraham Lea Hargis I and Elizabeth Nalley immigrated circa 1775 to Caswell County, North Carolina, from Tryon County, NC. The part of Caswell County where Abraham and his family settled later became part of Person County.⁴ The name may be spelled "Hargiss." It is found both ways in the census. He is listed in the 1800 Person County, NC census. He lived with 10 other family members and one slave, but his wife Elizabeth is not one of them. There is a Abrim Hargiss in the Hillsborough District, Caswell County, St. Luke's District, NC in the 1790 census. He purchased 100 acres of land in Person County in 1795 (Book B p80).⁷ There seem to be four different birth dates. All show Jan 7, but years are 1707, 1710, 1714,a nd 1717

ABRAHAM HARGIS LIVED IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, MARYLAND, THEN IN CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND, THE N IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA ABOUT 1750,AND MOVED TO NORTH CAROLINA ABOUT 1766. THE DATE O F HIS DEATH IS UNKNOWN. HE HAD FIVE SONS: SHADERACH, DOB: ABOUT 1740. RICHARD, DOB: ABOU T 1742.

Abraham was born in Charles County, Maryland on 7 January 1707, and married there in 1739. Th e family moved to Prince George County, Maryland, and then he and his family immigrated to Fa irfax County, Virginia where they lived on a 161 acres farm near South Branch of Pohic Run . Abraham had purchased the farm on 17 December 1764 and was to pay 60 pounds for it. Whe n he failed to do so, a decree was issued on 16 October 1770, and the land was seized and sol d.

The family then moved to Tryon County, North Carolina where Abraham purchsed land from the CR OWN on 24 December 1771. "200 acres in Tryon on the N. side of Broad river - including an Is land opposite thereto, joining the mouth and side of Dolittle Creek, the side of the sd. rive r, and Capshaws Line."

About 1765 the family moved again to Caswell County, North Carolina in the part that later be came Person County.



John Burch Blaylock Records, Caswell County Clerk of Court, Caswell County, North Carolina.

Reference Note 95
Revolutionary War Pension claim S8663.⁸

     Elizabeth Nalley was born circa 1717/18 at Charles County, Maryland.⁴ She was the daughter of Richard Nalley.³ Elizabeth Nalley married Abraham Lea Hargis I, son of Thomas Lea Hargis, in 1739 at Charles County, Maryland.^5,1 Elizabeth Nalley died after 1775 at Person County, North Carolina.^1,3
     Elizabeth Nalley and Abraham Lea Hargis I immigrated after 1739 to Prince County, Maryland, from Charles County, MY.¹ Elizabeth Nalley and Abraham Lea Hargis I immigrated on 11 December 1764 to Fairfax County, Virginia, from Prince County, MY. They lived on a 161 acres farm near South Branch of Pohic Run. Abraham agreed to 60 pounds for it. When he failed to do so, a decree was issued on October 16, 1770 and the land was seized and sold.¹ Elizabeth Nalley and Abraham Lea Hargis I immigrated in 1770 to Tryon County, North Carolina, from Fairfax County, VA. Abraham purchased land from the CROWN on Dec. 24, 1770. The abstract reads: "200 acres in Tryon on the North side of Broad River -- including an island, opposite thereto, joining the mouth and side of Doolittle Creek, the side of the said river, and Capshaws Line.^1,6 Elizabeth Nalley and Abraham Lea Hargis I immigrated circa 1775 to Caswell County, North Carolina, from Tryon County, NC. The part of Caswell County where Abraham and his family settled later became part of Person County.¹

     Thomas Lea Hargis was born circa 1646/47 at Charles County, Maryland.^1,4 He was the son of George Hargase and Susannah Lea.^1,2,3 Thomas Lea Hargis married (?) Smith circa 1665.² Thomas Lea Hargis died circa 1715/16 at Charles County, Maryland.⁵ His estate was probated on 22 January 1716 at Charles County, Maryland, The will was witnessed by William Williams, Jno. Carrington, and Jno. Martin. It is recorded in Will Book 14, Page 336. For some reason the spouse is not mentioned in the will even though she survived him.²
     Thomas Lea Hargis purchased land from William Asa Hargis in 1668 at Charles County, Maryland, In 1668 Tlhomas Lea and William, his brother, patented a tract of land in Charles County, MD, near Zachiah Swamp. The patent, "Hargis Hope" is on file in the records of Annapolis, Maryland, as well as their wills.^1,6