Valentine’s Day Couples

February 13, 2019June 30, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

For Valentine's Day, four photos of couples from my family tree.

Will of Joseph Sumner of Onslow County, North Carolina, 29 October 1784

December 17, 2016August 8, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ 7 Comments

This Joseph Sumner was my 6th great-grandfather. The Margaret mentioned in the will is supposedly Margaret Chesstnut (also spelled Chesnut, Chessnut, and Chestnut) however, I have not yet found a primary source for this information. From North Carolina Willd and Estates on Ancestry.com. In the name of god Amen I Joseph Sumner of Onslow County … Continue reading Will of Joseph Sumner of Onslow County, North Carolina, 29 October 1784

Lucy Jewell Smith

February 14, 2014June 30, 2020 ~ Kelly ~ Leave a comment

Jewell Smith was the second daughter of Bertus "Bert" Monroe Smith and Mollie Irene Sumner. She was born 25 September 1910 in Florida. As far as I know, Jewell was the first person in our line to have a high school diploma. She was certainly the first woman to have one. Because the Smith name is … Continue reading Lucy Jewell Smith