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2006 VERSION

BEDSOLE HISTORY

FROM 1600 WITH LIST OF BEDSOLE ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS

J.D. BEDSOLE, ASME, BSBA, BSVE, MSEA, PhD.

SECTION 1

BEDSOLE HISTORY BOOK

CONTENTS

THE EARLIST BEDSOLES

1. History: Where they did they come from?. Who were they?. Where did they settle here ?

2. Did they move around, and if so, where to ?. How did they live ?. What was it like ? What were they like ?. Was life hard for them ?.

These questions which always drove me, are answered here. I also

include such proof as is available in 2006. Such as:

3. Locations, names, relationships, kinships, and documentation on early Bedsoles; Land, Marriage, Census,Tax, Cemetary and other available records.

4. References for current and future Researchers.

This first section is the Bedsole History. Following that, Is Section 2, The List Of Bedsole Ancestors And Descendants

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JD'S MESSAGE TO YOU; THE READERS

The completion of this Book and List, mark the end of my 56th year of researching the Bedsoles, trying to provide answers to the questions above. I feel like I have done what I set out to do. Stubborness, determination, and a huge drive to never leave anything unfinished, with my name attached to it, has finaly fizzled out, with regard to these two projects:This book and the list. In the beginning, I just wanted to know where I got this name. But, as time went on, and I learned more and more about our ancestors and all the unbelievable hardships they endured, I realized that, unless I did these two things, all the current and future Bedsole descendants would never know what those ancestors went through and would never know their true roots either. But I also knew that if I did'nt do it, who would. ?. Few have what it takes to produce this kind of information on their ancestors. And now, I offer it to all you other Bedsoles and relatives, for nothing. I give credit to my cousin, Tatum Bedsole, who gave me the beginnings of the List. He died in 1967, at Hacoda, Alabama.

Many thanks to our cousin, Fay Sadler, of Swansboro, NC who has provided me with some NC ancestor and descendant information from time to time, and has kindly agreed to take over the huge job of keeping the Bedsole List updated, and to maintain it and our History Book. When Fay has worn herself out, I hope she can find another as kind as she, to take over the job. I salute you Fay, in great appreciation for your help.

Now I hope that all Bedsole readers will submit any additional information, names, etc., for whatever they feel is missing, or needs correcting, or updating, to Fay. I also hope that you will tell all the Bedsoles and relatives you know, where to find this Book and List, on the internet.

Fays current email address is: rostraver@earthlink.net If that changes, she will post the change on the Genforum and Rootsweb Bedsole internet sites at: www.genforum.genealogy.com/Bedsole and at www.Rootsweb.

com on the Bedsole Message Board.

IN THE BEGINNING

COMING TO THIS COUNTRY

After fifty-six years of extremely time-consuming, insane, mind-boggling, expensive, very frustrating, confusing, absolutely infuriating and maddening research work both here and in England, Ireland and especially Germany, I have uncovered precious little documentation on the Bedsole ancestors. In the earliest days, 1600-1900, ships captains were not required to keep lists of passengers, much less where they came from or went to. A few kept such lists, but with no place and no one in this country to turn them in to, they were thrown away. Therefore, there are apparently no ships passenger lists with any Bedsole, regardless of the spelling, with the exception of one Betzold female, who landed by ship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1847, who I did not research, due to the much-too-late date.

Records of births were not even required here until about 1912 and marriage, death, and land records were frequently deliberately burned along with their respective courthouses, if a courthouse even existed at the time. The Bladen County Courthouse in Fayetteville, N.C. for instance, was intentionally burned down 5 times between 1750 and 1893. In desperation, the Court Clerk there, took the records to his own house, but his house was burned down and again, so were the records he tried to save. The primary intent of the Arsonist(s) was to get rid of legal records in order to avoid law suits for various crimes, not the least of which were for; Theft, rustling, murder, illegal land dealings, abandonment of family, and so forth. For the earliest Bedsole's getting married only required the couple to say their "Banns" three times in church. That is, they repeated that they accepted each other as husband, or wife. Therefore, older records of marriages, deaths, and etc., are practically non-existent, except for what is contained in this book and in the NC archives, in Raleigh, NC.

The vast majority of Census Data which you will find near the end, is limited due to lack of availability on the internet. But older Census records are so old, falling apart, disorganized, in boxes, kept in dark courthouse basements and in no particular order, to such an extent, the time required to locate and transcribe them, would be prohibitive even to the most determined researcher. One year, eight hours a day, five days a week, is not an unreasonable amount of time to expect to spend looking through all such boxes, just in the Courthouse Archives in Raleigh, NC. However, the USGWENWEB site has a continuing effort and program, to transcribe census data and place them on the internet, so perhaps that data will become more available in the future.

Therefore, except for spotty land records, and the information in this History, much of the 1600-1900 period is largely undocumented for the Bedsoles. The absence especially of land records, compels me to believe and conclude that, although land to and from them was cheap, even free from the government, the vast majority of Bedsoles until about 1850-1900, were likely share-croppers. That is, they worked primarily for other, probably more affluent landowner-settlers and that was one of the primary reasons so few land records for them were ever produced. With the placement of more land, census, and other records online in the future, perhaps more names and more information on our ancestors will be revealed.

In my efforts to find early Bedsole information at its "Source", I flew to England, Ireland and Germany in 1993 and again in 1994, to determine and research what was available on Bedsole, and derivatives, variations and misspellings if any, and to verify that Germany really was the country of origin for Bedsole, as my own father had told me when I was young.

Actually, the country of origin turned out to be Prussia, which became Germany at a later date. So he was right about that, to my total surprise. In Germany however, I ran into a brick wall of sorts, due to so many records having been burned during all the wars involving that country. Prior to Germany, there is zero documentation, so that is the end of that.

In addition, I discovered that, to find out anything about passenger shipping records from Germany, England or Ireland, between 1600 and about 1850, the period I was most interested in, one needs to know the exact names of passenger(s), name of the ship they sailed on, (Many ships had the same name) owner of the ship, country of the ships registry (Do you have any idea how long that would take and how much you would spend, finding that out, IF you could find it ?), date of departure, port of departure, destination, port of arrival, date of arrival, ship arrived on if different, and etc. None of such information did I possess beforehand, of course. The moral of that is: Any person desiring to go and research the Bedsole's overseas, need not waste their time, as they will encounter the same problems and they will waste at least $25,000 as I did, primarily for Old German-To-Modern German and German-To-English Translators, but also for motels, transportation, and food.

By reading, researching, documenting and analyzing what little Bedsole information was available, together with all the books, websites, and other relevant historical sources, I have put together my best-guesses at what I feel is very close to the facts back then. Some of my conclusions may prove to be erroneous in the future, but I invite anyone to prove anything by documenting that which I have not already proved and documented, or that which I may have wrong.

While I believe it to be most likely that the first Bedsole in this country was actually George Bledsoe, and his brothers Abraham and Isaac, all of whom could/could not (pick one) be descendants of Lewis Henry Bletso, b.1600 below. The fact that Lewis was found in England does not mean that he, or his ancestors, or both, did not originate in Germany. The names Bedsole and Bledsoe, were both originally from Prussia/Germany, as Betzold and Bletzold. These three Bledsoe's apparently arrived here about 1700-1715. There is also another very strong possibility that the first Bedsole had nothing at all to do with that group, but was actually four brothers; William Henry, Vincent, Elisha and John Bedsole, who moved directly from Germany to Virginia, to North Carolina, about 1748-49. We will never know for certain which one of those two possibilities was the correct one, or if it was actually neither of those, but was someone else altogether different.

THE BLEDSOE POSSIBILITY

The first spelling of Bedsole I have found documented so far in this country, was Elisha, followed by Vincent, John and William. Then followed by Thomas Bedsole (Sr), b. 1750, whom I assume, was born in Beaverdam, NC. His year of birth is verified from NC Tax Records. For a lot of years, it appeared and I was convinced, that Thomas was the first Bedsole, but that was proved to be wrong 4 times, by the other Bedsole's who were apparently here before he was old enough to be born or to own land.

Something that sways me towards the Bledsoe origin is the fact that there is a Barnabas, Jacob, Jacob Jr., Isaac and John BLEDSOE all on the 1790 Wake County, NC Census. While a John BEDSOLE was on the 1790 Cumberland County, NC census and Thomas BEDSOLE, (Sr.) was on the 1790 Bladen County, NC census, while Vincent BEDSOLE and Isaac BLEDSOE were in Dobbs county, NC in 1746 or so. they both later moved from there to Bladen, then both moved to Johnston county, or did'nt necessarily move, but ended up in those counties together, after the county formations. Wake County was formed in 1771 from parts of Johnston; Bladen in 1734; Wake in 1746, Orange in 1752, and Cumberland in 1754 . Those counties of Orange, Bladen, Wake and Cumberland were each formed from parts of Bladen County, and/or New Hanover counties. Bladen was formed from part of New Hanover, formed in 1729 from part of Craven County, formed in 1712 from Bath County, an original County formed in 1696. The point of all that is this: two different houses are neighbors. The next day one lives in one county and the other in a different county, although they never moved. In other words, those BLEDSOE's and BEDSOLE's above and probably others, were likely neighbors back when Bath was the parent county. Bladen was where most of the BEDSOLES lived in 1790. A John BEDSOLE is also on the 1790 Anson County, NC Census. Anson was also formed from part of Bladen.

So, "John BEDSOLE is listed on the 1790 Census' for Wake, Cumberland and Anson counties. Probably one of those Johns was the one born about 1730 and the other is the one born in 1753. That third John is either the same guy counted twice, or there was a John Jr. in one of those counties. It is also possible that they counted John Bledsoe in one and John Bedsole in the other, misspelling BEDSOLE or BLEDSOE. From studying all this and everything else I've come across, it makes me think a connection of Bedsole to the Bledsoe name occurred about 1740-50, and most likely during the transition from Virginia to North Carolina, AND was a misspelling by a Scribe, who wrote "BEDSOLE" instead of "BLEDSOE". Thus creating the Bedsole Line. That separate line would have been further strengthened by the fact that many Bledsoe's then moved to Indiana, but the Bedsole's did not. However, one son of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. (Travis) did move from NC to Tennessee, another (Thomas Jr.) to Alabama and a nephew (Amos) to Georgia, in 1830. About when Thomas Sr. died.

Travis Bedsole, son of Thomas Sr., both of whom you will read more about, moved from NC to Haywood County, Tennessee in 1830, together with Isaac Bledsoe, a land surveyor. Travis and Isaac are listed on that years census and on the 1840 Census along with an M.M. Bledsoe who also moved there from NC, and that also makes one wonder if they were actually kin in some way. Because kin back then, followed each other and/or moved together, because mutual support and help was very vital even to life itself, in those days.

So, just about very time the Bedsoles moved, the Bledsoes also moved from and to, the very same locale's, counties and states, with few exceptions, such as the movement to Indiana which the Bledsoe's did, but which the Bedsoles did NOT participate in, sometime about 1800. And that is most likely a time that Bedsole became a name separate from Bledsoe.

HOWEVER, I know that there is no way in the world the relationship between the Bedsole and Bledsoe names will ever be proved or disproved at any time, anywhere, by anyone with anything, who tries. The proof is simply not there. The above geographical closeness and the prevalence of common first names, such as William, Thomas, Sara, Margaret, James, and a few dates, etc., is all we will ever know about that relationship. But it is a major problem when you see so many Bedsole's who have changed their last name to Bledsoe and so many Bledsoe's who have changed

theirs to Bedsole, back and forth, over the years since 1720, or so.

To sum it up, from what is available online, I can see that in 1719, William BLEDSOE and his brothers Abraham and Isaac first acquired land in Virginia, having possibly arrived there from England, or Germany. Then, in 1730, Isaac BLEDSOE is in Haywood County, Tennessee with Travis BEDSOLE, both from NC. In 1746, Isaac and George BLEDSOE are in Dobbs County, NC with Vincent BEDSOLE. In 1754, George, George Jr. and William BLEDSOE (possibly the father of Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.) are all in the Granville County, NC Militia. In 1750, Thomas BEDSOLE, (Sr.) as the source-certain, of all with the BEDSOLE name, was born. Then In 1757, William BLEDSOE, his son George and Sarah "A Widow" on the tax list (probably the widow of Abraham BLEDSOE) were in Granville County, NC. In 1772, John BLEDSOE is in Wake County, NC on a land deed for 200 acres, near Bladen, Where the BEDSOLE'S lived. There is no way of knowing who were really Bedsole's or Bledsoe's, nor of thei relationships, from what records are currently available, with the exception of two Last Wills. One for Willam Henry Bledsoe, and one for Elizabeth Bedsole, a daughter of Thomas Sr.

On the 1790 Wake County, NC Federal Census, there are 4 Johns, 4 Jacobs, 3 Jacob Jr.s, and 2 Barnabas BLEDSOE'S listed. By the 1800 census, all these were listed, plus John, Moses, Hezekiah and Abraham.

On a 1785 Franklin County, NC Will, an "Aron" BLEDSOE is listed as a Witness.
On the 1811 DECEASED ESTATES List for Wayne County, NC. John BLEDSOE-deceased inventory, showed "postcript inventory, act sales & widow years allowance" . Its interesting that elsewhere I have read in the past, near that time and place, that " The court has appointed Junior Willis as the Administrator of the estate of Bedsole", after which I wrote in an email, that I thought that likely applied to John Bedsole, but it now looks as if it did apply to a John, but not to this John BLEDSOE. In 1759, John Bledsoe was on a deed in Johnston County, NC near where several BEDSOLE'S lived.

I also came across a Larkin BEDSOLE and a Larkin BLEDSOE, which seems too unusual to be coincidental. "Larkin" is a very unusual name, and I'm sure it was even back then.

Isaac BLEDSOE'S 1761 Last Will is in the Johnston County, NC State Archives. On the 1800 Chatham County, NC Census, Moses BLEDSOE is in Chatham County, NC. and in the 1804 Tax Fees' list for Lenoir County, NC, John Bledsoe is listed.

The BLEDSOE'S and BEDSOLE'S lived among each other in the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. So, were we orignally Betzold/Bedsole or were we Bletzo/Bledsoe, or were we neither, and in fact something different ? Betsel, for instance. We'll never know that answer. But as for my own opinion, I believe we came from "Bledsoe". In fact, I have friends who have been friends for 60 years, who still call me "Bledsoe".

Nevertheless, to get on with my story, Lewis Henry Bletso, was born about 1600 in Northamptonshire, England. If he did not move from Germany himself, surely his ancestors did, or perhaps they all did. Perhaps they moved from Germany directly to England, THEN his sons Isaac, Abraham and George moved to this country. Perhaps these three sons moved directly from Germany to this country. After all, we don't know for certain that Lewis was actually the father of those three. It APPEARS that he may have been. But thats not proof, is it ?. Perhaps that was all just circumstantial and/or coincidental.

I believe that Lewis' family was farm laborers who worked on farms and in grape vineyards. They were probably desperately poor and lived in mud-brick huts. Lewis, his parents and five siblings wore wornout and patched homemade clothes and all of them usually went without shoes, the father being far too poor to acquire shoes for himself or his family.

Lewis’ sons, including George had heard wonderous stories about a “New Land”, the future United States, being advertised by the government of England. It was described as “ beautiful and a land of plenty”. Over a period of many months, they also heard that the English government was giving free and cheap land to any and all who went there (here) to settle and to live out their lives in this land. Little did George, or anyone else yearning to go, suspect that the English merely wanted the settlers to go, clear off and farm the land and start producing goods needed by England, such as tobacco, cotton and tar so they could receive these products and also coincidentally, tax such settlers, thereby fattening their own governments coffers.

Then it was made known that the English government would also allow such settlers to leave the new land to their children as entitlements from the parents, when the parents died. I'm sure it seemed too good to be true and George and his brothers began to dream of the new land and to make plans to go there to live. His parents encouraged them, but also warned that it would not be easy, going to a new land with practically nothing except the clothes on their backs, to travel and live among total strangers, with so many inherent dangers and unknowns involved, and the inhuman hardships and suffering that were bound to be incurred. The brothers never dreamed how the suffering and hardships would be proved without question and many times over. So, true to their German ancestry, the sons were stubborn, and one day they said goodby to their family and together with a friend their own age, began the trek to look for some way to catch a boat to the big seaport and to leave for the new country.

THE BEDSOLE POSSIBILITY

Alternatively, and perhaps just as likely, if the first Bedsoles were the four brothers, Elisha, William, Vincent and John, and who had no relationship with any Bledsoe, they would still have done something similiar, but would have done it in Germany instead of England.

In any event, whether Bledsoe or Bedsole, they found a small commercial boat working a river and convinced the owner to transport them downstream, to the seagoing port in return for a week of manual labor helping the owner load and unload trade goods with which he bartered, bought, sold and made a living on the river. At the seaport, when their fare was finaly paid, they were on their way. At that time, the captains of the large, seagoing ships had learned they could transport new settlers to what later became America and collect their fares upon arriving there. The “How” will be described and explained later.

So, the ten-week trip across the ocean to what later became Jamestown, Virginia was begun on a cold, February day. The ship was English, made of wood and powered by sails. It was one hundred two feet long, twenty-five feet wide and twenty feet deep and the cracks between its many wooden planks were sealed with tar and tar-soaked twine. It was a miracle it could even survive such a hazardous trip without falling apart, considering the beating it was certain to incur from the constantly heaving, frothing, and thrashing water of the open ocean for such a long period of time. For this trip, it carried a passenger load of 106 settlers and a crew of twelve men.

Think of it; 118 Men, women and children on a vessel that small for ten to twelve weeks or longer under such conditions; With almost all passengers being sick and some even dying during the trip, no toilet facilities except for buckets tied to ropes, no privacy and no provisions for taking a bath except for buckets of salt water dipped from the ocean. These were accepted hardships and baths were generally ignored. These ships were also loaded with trade goods, fresh water which always became stagnant, food, a few medical supplies, and household goods of the passengers.

Many times the ships captains would steal the baggage carried by the passengers and sell it or load it onto a different ship for a price, with the settlers pitiful belongings never seen again by the owners. Their baggage usually contained dried fruit, butter which turned into a mess during the summer sailings, other foodstuffs, clothes, tools and money which they had planned to use to live, eat, pay for their fare and for supplies upon reaching their destination. They were not aware that their pitifully small amounts of money would be next to useless in the “New Land”, because "Trade" was the most prevalent "money" in this country at that time.

Aboard ship, the passengers were crammed into very tight quarters. At first, they sat on the top deck sitting on lashed-down household goods, boxes and bags of cargo, and personal belongings, as they grew tired, sleepy and hungry, they wandered all over the ship, both above and below decks . Being powered by sails, such ships usually found themselves becalmed for several days and nights during these trips. Because such sitting and waiting for the wind to blow may last for two days at a time. That was a total nightmare always waiting to happen and too often it did.

Twenty five cannons were also lashed on deck, by the ships crew. They were needed to fight off any Spanish ships they were liable to encounter on the trip in view of the fact that Spain and England were at odds at that time. Leaving port, the ship was heavily loaded, and with its sails full of wind, it slowly headed out into the open ocean. The next morning about two a.m., no surprise to the crew of course, they awoke to find the ship groaning and creaking as it heaved, tossed, pitched, rolled and yawed from side to side wildly, with loud crashing sounds, in the opening round of its long battle with the heaving, frothing ocean. By the end of the first day and with the exception of the experienced crew, all aboard were already deathly seasick and were lying below and above decks. They vomited until they were just heaving, but with nothing coming up. They were already pale in color and listless. Most of the adults were already having second thoughts about making this trip.

But they were all committed now, as the ship thrashed slowly along gaining foot by foot, in its beginning fight for and against, the wind. This was a life or death fight they, and the ship faced. As they plodded along day after day, the hapless passengers did their best to deal with the never-ending heaving, pitching, rolling and yawing of the ship. The front end would point skyward as it climbed wave after wave, then dive down the other side, until the bow was terrifyingly underwater, then it would rear up again, pointing skyward, as thousands of gallons of salt water rushed across the decks from front to rear, sometimes injuring some of the more foolish passengers who ventured out on the heaving deck, by slamming them against the rigging, freight, cabin and bulwarks of the ship.

Practically all the women and children spent most of their time below deck with the women tending to the constantly sick children, who would vomit as soon as they ate anything at all. Many of them were running a fever, from drinking the already-stagnant, untreated and contaminated fresh water onboard. They, and many of the adults were lying and sitting, staring listlessly, in a brew of vomit and human excrement in the ships hold, for days. Some for weeks. The ships captain and crew advised the passengers to eat only rice, or bread, but no meat or anything greasy for the first 3 days or more. Of course, the passengers had no desire whatsoever for anything greasy and the mere thought sent most running for the “slop jars” used as commodes and toilets by all on board. These usually rolled and fell over, emptying their odorous mixture into the hold and on the flooring and all over any nearby passengers and their clothing. The stench below deck was indescribable.

With no way to treat the passengers, everyone on board watched helplessly as child after child and adult after adult slowly died, over the next 10 weeks. With no other choice in what to do with the dead bodies, they were simply dumped overboard and left at sea. The suffering, sorrow and heart-wrenching, gut-twisting anguish, of those who had to do that with the bodies of their dead relatives, children and spouses, can only be imagined, as they watched the bodies bobbing and floating slowly away with the waves.

Several of the adults were now dead. Some of those were husbands, traveling with their families, leaving their hapless wives and children on their own in the middle of the ocean, among strangers, headed for a totally unknown land and the terrifying, unknown, unplanned, and as proved later, disastrous consequences, which awaited them.

So it was, that this nightmarish trip finally ended in the eleventh week at sea, when the ships Lookout yelled from the “Crows Nest” that he had spotted land. At this news, the passengers who were still able to move, rushed to the side of the ship to look, with the joyful thought that this total nightmare was about to end. Little did they know their nightmare was only just beginning.

The ship approached land cautiously, the captain not being certain of the exact layout of the body of land the Lookout had spotted. Searching for the mouth of the St. James River (Virginia) and a fort with more than a hundred earlier settlers already there, was not easy, with no navigational methods, except Eyeball. He ordered the crew to lower sails and drop anchor, to allow an exploratory party on a dinghy to paddle closer in to the shallower water and get a look at the land.

Suddenly, from around a finger of land, sailing towards the English ship, was a Spanish Man-O-War ship, bristling with deck cannons. Upon seeing the English ship, the Spanish commander, ordered his crew to lower sails, come to a halt and drop anchor, perhaps 2,000 feet away, and then dispatched two row boats to the English ship for boarding and investigation. However, the English captain indicated his ship was in free waters and not subject to any authority of the Spanish king, and ordered his crew to fire on the Spanish ship with two of the deck cannons. The two shots missed. The fire was answered almost instantly, with a volley from the Spanish ship, with one of the shells striking the main mast of the English ship, causing it to drop to the deck, killing three of the settlers and injuring 3 others, who had gathered to watch the confrontation. Working desperately to bring its cannons to bear amid all the tied-down household goods on deck, the English ship returned fire, but this time with five deck cannons. Two of its shells struck the Spanish ship almost amidship and severely damaged the vessel. With that, the Spanish captain waved the white flag, indicating surrender, but the English captain, not wanting to incur the problem of having to control the Spanish crew while trying to deliver the settlers to land, ordered a hasty departure from the area, picking up his exploratory boat and crewmen before doing so.

Continuing his slow search, for the mouth of the St. James River, the ship finaly approached the entrance of the river. Continuing to sail up the river perhaps a mile, the ship finaly approached a wooden fort, triangular in shape, measuring four hundred feet by four hundred feet by four hundred feet, constructed of logs set into the ground with sharpened tops pointing skyward and within which there were sixteen small, one-room log cabins with dirt floors.

At each of the 3 points on the forts triangular walls were guard and lookout towers for protection against marauding Indians who attacked them from time to time. Within the fort, there were perhaps seventy-five surviving settlers and outside its walls, the remainder, wildly cheering, shouting and waving a welcome to the ship and its newcomers, in the mistaken belief that the ship carried food, medicine and supplies for the forts current occupants. The captain finaly ordered his crew to lower the sails and drop anchor, in six fathoms (thirty-six feet) of water, about 300 feet from shore.

The captain ordered the rowboat lowered and again three crewmen were sent ashore to determine a satisfactory anchorage location for the ship which would allow the passengers to unload. Shortly, the three men returned with the news that the anchorage was satisfactory where the ship had stopped and its passengers would have to be unloaded a few at a time, and carried ashore in the ships two small rowboats, because of shallower water near shore.

Already with inadequate supplies, especially foodstuffs, these additional settlers just meant increased suffering and hardship for all concerned, for those already in the fort were desperately short of food and clean, fresh water. In addition, many among them were seriously sick, with nothing left in the way of medicine.

The paying passengers were unloaded first, with all their belongings. The ships Captain, knowing that there were some among those already on shore who had money furnished by The London Company, a private english business, and that they desperately needed able, manual laborers and helpers, offered the remaining men, and their families if any, and widowed women and their children for marriage and/or labor to the highest bidder on shore, who would pay their fares. Upon striking a bargain, the hapless victims of this auction, were required to sign a twelve-month contract, to perform free labor in return for the highest bidders payment, as the bidder should see fit. The “Sheriff” at the fort was also present to enforce the contracts. Families of men who had died or were killed, during the overseas trip, were then offered to the highest bidder as “Servants”. But most such families had to be separated and split up, because one man, or family, could not provide and care for another family of a mother and children.

Therefore, many families were thus destroyed at the fort, as the children and mothers were split up and assigned to several different bidders. The heartache of the mothers watching their children being divided up among different and unfamiliar families and as learned later, to have them leave the fort for parts unknown, never to be seen again by her or each other, must have been horrible.

Within the fort, life was a living hell. It was cold at the time and it rained just often enough to keep the grounds of the fort and the floors of the cabins in a swirl of nasty, sloppy, sticky mud almost knee deep from all the activity and people constantly moving about inside the fort. Over the next few weeks, sickness from the lack of adequate food and nourishment, contaminated water, exposure to the weather and contagious diseases, steadily decimated the population. Restful sleep was out of the question, due to the constant noise, sickness, misery, hunger, cold, Indian attacks and worry. With no medical care, these luckless people could only pray for their loved ones and themselves to get well, with no hope of a better life in the future.

At this time, they all realized they were helplessly lost in the situation and that they had no choice but to go forward and hope for the best. As time went on, a few brave men ventured away from the fort, sometimes traveling a few miles and back, looking for a route to move their families southwest, northwest and westward, so they could get to “The Carolinas” and obtain their own land as they had heard could be done. They wanted desperately to get out of that hellish fort and start their own lives, for they considered it certain death to remain there.

So, in early spring and summer every year, a few and sometimes several in a group would leave the fort and seek their own future. Later, oxen, mules, carts and wagons would be available to travel with, but at that time, walking was the only way to travel, so the trip they made, looking for their own land, and carrying all they owned on their backs was another long and difficult trial, having only animal and Indian trails to follow, which lead in the general direction desired. They traveled in daylight and camped at night, cautiously avoiding all contact with the Indians if at all possible. Many Indians were murderous and would kill any and all white people on sight, no questions asked. When Indian contact could not be avoided, all in the settlers groups, held their breaths, never knowing if they were about to be killed until it was too late for many. The settlers always tried first to trade their way out of any such confrontations, offering trinkets, beads, whatever they had brought for the purpose. The Indians, having never seen such shiny things, treasured them very highly and such trades were frequently successful, allowing the settlers to proceed on their journey. As for our ancestor George, he was destined to leave shortly. In Georges opinion, to say that was good, was a gross understatement. After working for several months, George decided he liked the countryside in Virginia and he acquired some land as “Squatters Rights”, along with several other newcomers. His log house was attacked several times by Indians, mostly hunting parties of six to eight men, but George managed to get his flintlock rifle and fire a shot at them. A few times, he killed an Indian. But it was the noise that drove them away, for they didn’t know what else that noisy thing might be able to do. Perhaps wipe them all out. Several times, the Indians were drunk on whiskey which they had traded for at the fort and in such cases, were not as afraid of his gun.

George eventually married and had several children, including a son, William Henry Bledsoe (Sr.), born in Virginia in 1700. George died in 1705, in Virginia. But prior to his death, George and brother Abraham, bought 274 acres in St. Mary’s Parish, which later became part of Russell County, Virginia, not far from the fort. After working on this land for several years, Abraham, then bought one thousand acres in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on July 11, 1726. Also on May 30, 1726, he bought another one thousand acres in the same county. On September 28, 1728, George and Abrahams brother. Isaac Bledsoe, also bought one thousand acres there.

Georges son William Henry (Sr.) and wife Elizabeth, had sons William Henry, Jr. b. 1727 (The future BEDSOLE), John, Vincent and Elisha. All born between 1726 and 1732. On March 12, 1739, a son of Georges brother, William, and his friend Hugh Jones bought 700 acres in Franklin County, Virginia and on June 16, 1768, this William . and Hugh Jones also bought 48 acres in Culpepper County, Virginia. His friends also acquired adjoining acreages.

William Sr’s neighbors were always on alert to help each other. They also had guns and with three or four firing and the others reloading, they usually avoided being seriously injured in the indian attacks and in driving the Indians away. Life was very hard for them in Virginia and in the winter, even with bear and deer skin coats, and blankets they froze during December, January, February and March, as these were the worst months of cold weather, snow and sleet.

Ironically, learning how to survive from the Indians themselves no doubt saved the lives of many of these early settlers including our own Bedsole ancestors, William Sr. and Jr. So in truth, we owe the Indians for saving their lives. If they had died, all us Bedsoles would never have existed.

In 1748, at age twenty-one, William Jr. had grown restless and decided to travel to “The Carolinas”, together with his brothers John, Vincent and Elisha, and with William Davis, a friend with whom they had grown up, all joined a group of other settlers, leaving Virginia, for North Carolina. They traveled with a group of twenty-one men, fifteen women and sixteen children. Traveling with five, mule-drawn wagons full of their meager supplies, tools and household goods, all the men carried muskets, powder and shot and these weapons usually saved them from the Indians when a shot was fired. It terrified the indians even more when one or two of them were killed by these weapons, but it also made the Indians hate the settlers more and made them more murderous, if such were possible.

With two men going on ahead of the group to hunt deer and any other edible thing they could find along the planned trail, including trading with Indians, the group lived from day to day and traveled that way. When deer were found, the group could handle four or five, depending on the size of the deer, by dividing the meat to be carried among themselves. They had to eat the meat within two days, or it would begin to rot. They could have preserved it longer than that by smoking it, but that would have taken a couple of days. Also, the smoke and smell of the meat would sometimes attract Indians and dangerous wild animals such as bears and panthers.

Early spring squash, corn and other vegetables were traded and acquired from the Indians and from a few trading posts, along the trail. They also found wild turnips and polk bushes whose leaves could be cooked like turnip greens and eaten, after boiling to remove most of its poisonous juices.

During the trip, a few streams were flooded and many crossings were disastrous at best for the travelers, wagons, animals and supplies, even with the wagons loaded, they would easily half-float and just as easily overturn during any crossing attempt. Thus, they had to be kept upright by ropes tied to them and being stabilized on both sides by mules or oxen and riders keeping the ropes tight. Sometimes people drowned while the wagons were attempting such crossings and overturned in the fast-flowing water. Small children and especially infants were in the greatest danger during these crossings and many of them also died in the process, being caught in, and under, all the freight and household goods on the wagons.

Frequently, adults also drowned among the overturned wagons.

After 3 days or so of travel, the advance hunting party had killed six deer and hauled them to the trail along which the wagon train would soon be traveling. While waiting for them, the hunters skinned and butchered the fresh meat and made it ready for consumption. Every day a couple of hours before dark, the travelers stopped the wagons and formed them in a protective circle. Some men set to work gathering feed for the oxen and mules and watering the animals, while others cut and stacked enough firewood for the night.

Meanwhile, the women and older girls prepared places to sleep and cooked supper. After supper, the men watered the animals again and secured them for the night by tying them with “pigging strings” which were wires or ropes strung between two trees, or “hobbles” which simply means tying the feet of the animals together, to prevent them walking or running off during the night. The hobbles also served as a hindrance to any Indians who tried to make off with the animals, because the animals could not walk, or even trot. Knowing that Indians might steal their livestock, the wagonmaster assigned two shifts of night guards for the camp and the livestock for the night.

Finaly, just before midnight, all people not working were asleep and the night sounds of crying babies, chirps of crickets and small animal sunds were all that could be heard. A small fire was kept burning all night in order to scare away the bigger wild animals. During the night, the mosquitos buzzed incessantly around the heads and in the ears of those trying to sleep. Some nights it rained all night and everything stayed wet, making the travelers more miserable than would otherwise be the case. With muddy trails, mosquitos, snakes, cold weather, rain, sick children,

overturning wagons, lack of trails to follow and things staying wet, the increased pain, misery and suffering quickly became a way of life. On any typical day, everyone on the wagon train was up at 4 a.m. and immediately set to work, repeating the jobs they had done the night before; Feeding and watering the animals, and filling all the water barrels while the women prepared breakfast, usually consisting of hoecakes, fried meat and coffee for everybody. Then the children had to be cared for and fed.

After breakfast, everything had to be repacked, reloaded and lashed down on the wagons, all the livestock had to be rounded up and kept together until the wagons began moving. The hunters went first. By the time the group was ready to go, most people were already tired from lack of sleep and all the work that had been done at the beginning of the day. The night guards had most of the day to try for some sleep, but that was not easy on a loud, bumpy and very uncomfortable wagon. Finaly, with the wagon train on the move, the loose livestock were a huge problem because of the little control the settlers were able to exercise over them. Keeping them on the trail of the wagons required constant chasing, steering and caring for them all day. Along the way, they periodically passed outposts and supply/trading posts which were built of logs and occupied sometimes by soldiers, but usually by previous settlers who found living along the route to be a little easier by buying, selling and trading goods such as tools, weapons, animal hides and edibles from the Indians and other settlers, and the passing wagon trains. In the absence of money, the trade of goods was the prevalent way of doing business. These outposts also served as sources of information to all travelers concerning army troops, forts, and directions, but most importantly, they provided information on Indian troubles and trouble spots such as trees down, washouts, stream crossings, or landslides, or large trees across the trails ahead

ARRIVAL AT BEAVERDAM, NC AND HOW THEY LIVED

Finaly, after three weeks, the group arrived at Bladen County, Beaverdam, NC, near present-day Fayetteville, these early setters learned that the government would sell frontier land at a low cost per hundred acres, with the stipulation that the buyer would clear and plant 3 acres of the land every calendar year, for every hundred acres received, up to a limit of about 200 acres per family, depending upon the number of people in the family. Most in the group stayed at Beaverdam, but several others continued elsewhere. William Jr., Vincent, John and Elisha Bedsole, stayed. From earlier settlers in the area, they learned that although the land was ridiculously cheap, the vast majority of settlers could not afford to buy any for several years. So, many of them worked as share-croppers, or at other work for various periods of time, in the interim. Some worked as carpenters, wagon makers, “coopers” (barrel makers/carpenters), seamstresses, tailors, shoe makers and so forth. But most worked as share-croppers and that means performing back-breaking, common labor, farming someone else’s land for them, for half of whatever is produced, after expenses are subtracted. The prevalent crops were corn, peanuts, tobacco, cotton, and tar or pitch, but with tobacco and cotton being the principal crops. The English government wanted lots of tar, which the settlers harvested from the abundant pine trees in the area. England would buy this production for a pittance, and take trade in payment too. In acquiring title to public land being transferred for the first time by the Government back then, the buyer received a “Patent”. But when transferring ownership of that same land after that, the new buyer would receive a “Deed”. Therefore, these first arrivals received Patents, sometimes referred to as “Grants”. But Grants were usually free land acquired from the government, for some service rendered.

Upon arrival in North Carolina, the acquisition of land, or a job, was the first step in a monstrous, lifetime work project for everyone concerned, for the land had to be cleared not only of trees, but also of their stumps and many large rocks. Digging up and moving stumps is a hugely demanding job and I speak from personal experience. It takes two strong men about one hour of fast, hard work to expose all the roots of the stump of a mature tree. Once all the roots are cut loose from the main stump, there is almost always a very deep, long and large taproot, which grows straight downward from the base of the stump, meaning you cannot get at it to cut it because the stump and its upper roots cover it from above and it is so deep that much back-breaking digging with shovels, and chopping with axes is necessary. Once the stump has been cut loose however, a two-mule team was chained to it and if they were strong enough it could usually be pulled up. Then it would have to be dragged down into the swamp and left there, or stacked in the field to be burned after drying out for four or five weeks. One hour for one stump, when there are hundreds, usually thousands of them, meant a huge, back-breaking and time-consuming job which produced no food or any other benefit of any kind in the short term.

But, with shelter being the immediate need on a new tract of land, the settlers set about working in teams, first clearing their spots for log houses. Those rich and fortunate enough to own wagons were lucky, because crude Lean-to’s made of sapling trees were the first shelters for the less fortunate. Those with wagons could live for a time in the wagon and even expand its space by attaching a lean-to to it.

The location of their log houses was important and they were located as close as possible to a source of good drinking water, preferably a spring. Having to dig a forty or fifty foot-deep well, was a luxury which could be ill-afforded, when they didn’t even have a house to live in. They worked together to get the jobs done, handling the big, heavy logs, working on first one house, then the other, cutting the trees down, trimming them and dragging the resulting logs to the house site. The debarking and splitting of the logs and putting up the framework and then making hundreds of thousands of handmade wooden shingles for the roofs, took several weeks. Dirt floors sufficed at the time. Houses were crude and consisted of only one room. Wooden floors and porches were luxuries which would have to wait.

The clearing of land and construction of houses took several of the summer months and the settlers were hard-pressed to get the houses done and a supply of firewood cut for the 5 months of winter which lay just ahead of them, beginning in November. They also needed lots of animal hides, dried and cured, prepared for the winter, by the women and children. Teamwork among all concerned was an absolute necessity and meant the difference between life and death most of the time.

Syrup and cornbread for breakfast, turnips or grease/gravy and cornbread for lunch/dinner and the same for supper, were their primary foods. Meat was a rarity because of the small supply of gunpowder and shot, which were expensive and needed for protection from Indians which was a priority.That forced them to use traps for wild animals and meat.

Vegetables were mostly non-existent most of that first summer season. At that time, they had no means of communicating over long distances with each other except by runner and in cases of Indian attacks, which occurred too frequently, the runner himself would become the prime target of the Indians. Before long however, those who could afford one, had put a large iron bell up on a 30 foot pole at the edge of the yard which was rung by pulling a rope. About noon every day, the ringing of these bells meant come and eat, to the field workers. With houses so far apart, it was clear whose bell was ringing. If the bell rang at any other time, especially at night, it meant an emergency had occurred at that particular house, and anyone hearing it ran to help. Five peals of the bell meant come and eat. Ten meant emergency here, need help. Twenty, meant a life or death situation had developed at that house and when an emergency occurred some rode their mules at a dead run, whether in daytime, or the dead of night. But when the bell rang at night, it filled everyone with dread, for it was a sure sign of very serious trouble at that house. The house was on fire, someone was dying, they were being attacked by Indians, or other disasters were occurring. The settlers were collectively hard working people who supported and cared for one another. Each depended on the others for help if anything happened because the situation could easily reverse tomorrow and usually did.

Women worked themselves to death for their children. Everyone starved because of the lack of adequate and nourishing food. Most mothers were too starved themselves to feed the babies much and breast milk or cows milk were painfully inadequate and usually not available. Cows milk was very scarce.

Medical care was non-existent and even if they could find a doctor, he was either too busy, gone to take care of someone else, or they had no money to pay him. Besides he usually only had herbs and/or Indian cures for medicine. So people, especially young ones, mothers and babies most of all, were sick a lot on top of the miserable life they lived. During childbirth, women were almost always attended by other women and many died from excessive loss of blood. More from being undernourished.

Many babies died from all types of sicknesses usually brought on by their own malnourishment and unsanitary living conditions. Everybody usually went barefooted. Most but not all women, had one pair of shoe's called "Sunday go to meeting shoe's", because church services, visiting, marriages, or funerals were about the only times they were ever worn.

Although the early settlers had no schools, when one was Finaly built, the children had to walk back and forth to it every day. Sometimes, that was a long distance and school was usually considered a waste of time. With this country being primarily agricultural, that attitude prevailed until the early 1940’s. Very few children went higher than the second or third grade because they were needed to work in the fields and little knowledge was needed for that. This was a case of “strong backs and weak minds”.

Consequently, even two hundred years after the early Bedsoles arrived here, many still could not read or write and for the few who could, they had very little “book learning” and usually forgot what little they knew in a short period of time. So, the vast majority of them never went to school at all. Those who did had to endure unmerciful hounding and being laughed at by all the others, who spent any free time ridiculing and pointing at each others bare butts, and falling-apart, hand me down, faded, hand-made pants, shirts, coats, dresses and blouses, which were made either of cloth, leather, or canvas-like material, usually held together with wire and pegs or nails. Girls, although barefooted like all the rest, usually wore dresses made of the lightest cloth available at the time. Unfortunately, this was usually also canvas-like, leather, or hand made cloth. In the winter, everyone suffered mightily from the lack of shoes, socks and winter clothing designed for the purpose. Although the soles of their feet were tough from going barefooted, their feet almost froze in the winter and when thawed-out, all the children cried for hours with the throbbing pain in their feet.

Prior to 1900, winter clothing was very inadequate and the majority of earlier settlers made them from deer and bear hides. Covers for their beds were also animal hides in the winter. Any such hides not properly cured, were infested with bugs and worms and this was a continuing problem for them. Imagine having to sleep on a bed made of tree limbs, lying on and under animal hides which were infested with these parasites, which you had to listen to crawling around in your bed all night. Boiling the hides killed these bugs, but made the hides extremely stiff and unpliable.

The women did learn to make shoes from heavy canvas-like cloth by triple-layering the cloth and sewing them several times. These were usually made only for the men because of all the walking they did in the fields and woods. However, such “Shoes” only lasted perhaps 4 weeks. Later, as softer cloth became available, shirts and dresses were made of fertilizer or flour sack material, in addition to “Store bought” cloth. The fertilizer sack material was so rough, thick and stiff, it was like wearing sandpaper. After turning their heads a few times, the necks of wearers would be raw and sore. Consequently, the fertilizer bag material was immensely disliked.

Almost all clothing was hand-made by the women, regardless of how crude such clothing was and appeared to be. In the fall, several women would get together and make quilts by suspending a framework from the ceiling of the house and then sitting around this in wooden, straight-back chairs, they sewed together the thousands of small pieces of cloth they had collected all year, into a bottom sheet. This was then layered with cotton from which they had removed the seeds. This was then covered with another piece of cloth and Finally the finished quilt was sewed. The problem was, there were always small bugs, weevils and mites in the cotton and no way to get them out, except by boiling in lye soap, otherwise everyone lived with them. At night, they could be heard moving around inside the quilts and pillows.

Storing And Preserving Food

There was no way to store, preserve, or save vegetables except for dried peas, onions, corn, beans and potatoes. But even those were eaten by pests. Barns were filled to the roof with corn in the fall, but in the three months of December, January and February it was just about gone. Much of it eaten by the rats and mice. As the Bedsoles acquired additional livestock and had more children over time, this problem was magnified due to the initial houses, barns and cribs being painfully small and no longer capable of holding the increased need for an adequate supply of food and feed and the lack of vegetable preservation for long periods of winter weather.This of course, necessitated the enlargement of existing, and/or construction of new, larger storage buildings, all of which added to the already terrible daily workload.

In short order, with no way to protect their buildings from termites, rats and other destructive pests, but due primarily to leaks in the roofs, the barns and cribs became ramshackle, falling down, dilapidated buildings, sitting close to the ground, full of grub worms, weevils, rats by the thousands, snakes, beetles and other bugs coming in through the thousands of holes and cracks in the walls, floors and roofs. These pests were all eating the corn and other winter food which had been saved for the families.

Bears quickly learned that the smokehouses contained meat and they lost no time in ripping and tearing their way into these flimsy structures and eating, scattering, spoiling and destroying the contents. This required immediate attention when it happened, because meat was a commodity which was widely and highly treasured as food and for trade. Many times the protection of the meat meant someone had to stay up and guard the smokehouse every night. This also meant one less person to work in the fields to produce food. Whatever corn could be salvaged for food, had to be taken to a mill or hand-ground with rocks into meal for cornbread from time to time. Since one-third of the meal had to be given to the mill owner in payment for the grinding, too little was left for the family to last out a long winter season.

Because of all the bugs and rats, when the women started to cook cornbread, they had to spend an hour before that picking the weevils, worms, and bugs out of the meal. Nobody worried about things like rat and mice droppings which were too small and numerous to pick out of the meal. It was just considered "Favoring" for lack of a better word.

There was no way to keep green vegetables through the winter months, but potato's were stored by digging a hole in the ground about 4 feet across and 3 feet deep, lining it with dry pine straw, filling the hole with potato's, then covering them with more pine straw. The turpentine in the straw would keep out the rats, bugs and worms. Hand made wooden shingles were made and stuck in the ground around these holes at an angle leaning towards the center so they formed a kind of teepee. The shingles were then covered with about a foot of dirt. But the problem was, if just one potato started to rot, as they usually did for any reason at all, the entire lot was lost within 3 to 5 days. In general, the most the farmers could hope for was half of what was stored to last long enough to be eaten. That meant they had to produce and store twice as much as they needed in order to have enough for the winter months after spoilage and pests were taken into consideration. But that meant more cleared land, more planting and constant cultivation until harvest time.

The various but increasing needs of these families constantly demanded more and more time and labor. Dried Peas and beans could be kept in bags but many times those were not available. When they were, the rats soon ate holes in the bags and pests of every kind got to them too. In the summer, everybody had so much work to do they had little time to prepare, plant and take care of a garden. Work in the fields was a twelve months a year, seven days a week, fourteen hours a day job. Hunting was limited to meat for food, or animal hides, for clothes and bed covers. It was generally not done for fun or pleasure.

Many people could not really afford a gun and with so many kids around all the time, they were afraid to have one. However, due to the danger from Indians and wild animals, almost everyone eventually acquired a gun from necessity. But with the smaller wild animals such as rabbits, possums and raccoons and the inaccuracy of the guns at longer distances, the only choice for getting these small animals was traps and animals were usually too smart to fall for traps. So meat was a real rarity and a huge treat when acquired. Invariably, all the neighbors came over to share when it was acquired by any family.

In due time, a log store was built near the Beaverdam settlement and trade became a way of life. The settlers and Indians traded with and among the store and themselves and of course, the people all traded with the store owner. They traded cloth, sugar, salt, grease, eggs, skins, leather, vegetables, fruit, lead, gunpowder, smoked meat, corn, lumber, shoes, farming tools and etc. and in a constant stream, more and more such goods made their way from the supply ships and ports from England to Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Philadelphia and other ports in the “New Land” and then to the frontier settlements via wagon trains. Marauding Indians quickly learned to rob and steal these supplies and many times, to kill the accompanying people. The addition of guards to these wagons followed, but this necessitated higher prices being paid by the settlers and farmers for the goods being transported, due to the cost of the guards to the transporter.

Washing Clothes; A Big Job

Carrying water for washing clothes was a long and tedious job added to the copious firewood requirement for this task. On washday, the work usually began at 3 o’clock in the morning, with the filling of the washpot, which was a big, 3-legged iron pot always sitting in the backyard. It held about 30 gallons of water, which meant 20 to 30 trips carrying water to the pot, then the same to get more for rinsing. When the spring or stream was a thousand feet away, that meant 60,000 feet, or about eleven miles of walking just to wash clothes.

The fire was started with a huge pile of wood around and under the pot. This would allow the water to start heating up, while breakfast was prepared and the mules, oxen and cows were fed and watered. The washing of clothes would begin about five o’clock in the morning and would last until six o’clock in the evening. Days before this, soap had to be made by boiling fat meat and lye to produce a greasy type of “soap”. If no fat meat was available, clothes had to be washed in plain water. So on wash day, this blob of “Soap” was cut into bar shapes and used to wash the dirtiest of the clothes.The job of making soap and washing clothes always fell on the women and older daughters, if any were available. The clothes were boiled in the soapy water and each piece carried by a short, narrow board from the pot to the “battling block” (Batting Block)which was a block of hickory or oak wood mounted on 3 legs so that the flat end of this block was available like a cutting board upon which the clothes were placed one piece at a time and beaten and put back into the pot for more boiling, until clean.

This beating acted sort of like an agitator does in present-day washing machines to clean the clothes. Of course, beating them wore them out a whole lot sooner too.

When all the clothes were thus washed, boiled, beaten and then rinsed, they were hung out to dry on bushes, a fence, or whatever was available. The lye soap used for this, was so caustic, at the end of wash day, the small hands of the women and girls had big, very painful, raw places on them where large pieces of skin had been eaten and torn away by the caustic lye and hard work with the board. These raw places usually took about two weeks to heal, just in time for the next washday. This work was a nightmare in the summer, due to the heat of the fire around the pot. But during winters it was much worse. Imagine how cold one would get wearing thin, ragged clothes, standing outside in the ten degree-wind all day and also staying wet most of that time.

Mules And Oxen; True Beasts Of Labor

These animals were the backbone of just about every job the farmers did and labored constantly from dawn to dusk for endless days, weeks, months and years They were little-appreciated and seldom given any credit or recognition for all their labors and accomplishments. In fact, most early settlers usually beat their animals mercilessly all the time with long switches to make them pull harder to pull up stumps, pull plows, pull heavily loaded wagons, work faster and endless other such tasks.

They were never given anything more than food and water, but were always kept penned or tied up when not working. They were never allowed to roam free because of the inability of their owners to control and recover them. Sometimes they broke out of their pens during the night, causing a major uproar when they were found to be missing. If they wandered off and were captured by someone else, the rightful owner had the problem of proving ownership and resulting arguments over this, frequently erupted into fights, killings and feuds between, by, and among, the parties involved, because the livelihood and very survival of the owner and his family depended to a very great extent, if not totally, on these animals.

These beasts of burden however, were well known for being mean, hateful, stubborn, stupid and almost always murderous, and people were very wisely cautious around them. Weighing around twelve hundred pounds, maybe more, they would bite, kick, trample, hook and stomp whoever was ignorant or absent-minded enough to get within range, including their owners, and many adults and children were frequently seriously injured, disabled, or killed by them. Catching and harnessing or hitching these animals to plows, wagons, stumps and other things always required extreme caution on the part of their handlers who were many times relatively young.

I remember one case in my own life, back in the 1930’s, when a fifteen year old neighbor of our’s was riding their mule from the field to the barn one late afternoon, when the mule suddenly went into a fit of rage, bucking and kicking and threw the boy head over heels up in the air. He landed on his back on top of a stump about thirty inches high. It broke his back in several places and there was nothing at all the doctors could do for that kind of injury in the 1930's. He was bedridden and his parents had the difficult job of turning him every few hours, all day and all night, until he finally died, almost two weeks later. I can still hear him screaming every time they tried to move him. I cannot imagine the suffering and torture his parents had to live through, during that time.

Planting Time

In early spring, the cleared land had to be plowed under with a plow pulled by two mules, or oxen which were more plentiful than mules.

These plows had a kind of steel “wing” on them, which turned a strip of dirt about 6 inches wide, upside down and when a field was finished, it was ready for planting. Imagine plowing a field of 200 acres, 6 inches at a time, taking about 20 minutes for one pass, or from one end of the field to the other. The amount of time and the walking and handling of the plow and team was very demanding, difficult and time-consuming.

Once the field was prepared for planting, if not already on hand, the corn, cotton or other seeds had to be somehow acquired, either through purchase or some kind of trade. Corn was planted with two kernels every 30 inches. An extra kernel, in case the first didn’t sprout. We now know that corn planters in modern day Nebraska and Kansas, successfully plant 90 or more seeds in the same 30 inch strip, producing 30 to 50 times as much corn on the same piece of land. Nevertheless, the old way of planting persisted until about 1950.

So the harvest back then was pitifully small for all crops, due to the ignorance of the settlers, further worsening their already pathetically deprived lives, due to small crop yields. Low production also meant they had less to eat and to trade, for things they desperately needed all year long. The reason they planted so few seeds was the belief that they would “overplant” and “Burn out” the land. At a time when their very survival depended upon their ability to produce, their actual knowledge, beliefs and actions in such production was vastly inadequate and contrary to their needs for production, consumption, survival and prosperity.

Bedding Cane

This was a long, hard job done in the fall, when everybody cut down the stalks of cane, dug a hole about four feet deep and sixty feet long, piled the stalks in it and covered them with about three feet of dirt. This was to preserve the cane through the winter and keep it from freezing and bursting, thereby becoming useless. However, during the coldest part of winter, some cane would be uncovered and the leaves stripped from each stalk, the stalks chopped into one-foot lengths and each piece planted in the field in preparation for growing and harvesting it and making syrup.

This was a hated and dreaded job, because the cane was covered with ice in the winter and without gloves, the hands would freeze and become numb and then, over and over, had to be thawed out so they would work again. This meant frequent periods of excruciating pain when they were thawing out. Nobody had gloves back then and even if some had been available, the Bedsoles could not have afforded them, as they were considered an unnecessary “luxury”.

Making Syrup

This was another back-breaking job, always performed in the worst of winter, usually January and February, because this was a period of relative “down time” in the fields and farming. The cane, which had been cut and stripped of leaves and tops was now hauled to the cane mill, usually located in the pasture. The mill consisted of two barrel-like iron rollers, mounted on 3 spraddled legs.

The rollers turned against each other and crushed the cane between them. They were turned by a mule, which pulled a long pole round and round, turning the rollers through a set of steel gears.The juice poured from the rollers into a collector vat, or barrel, then strained through a piece of cloth, poured into a cooking vat about five inches deep, four feet wide and six feet long, tilted slightly, but with baffles in it to slow down the flow of the juice towards the spout at the opposite end of the vat, thus allowing it more time to cook.

With a roaring fire, (which means someone had to cut, split, haul, and stack wood, for days) under the vat, the juice slowly cooked, evaporating the water in it, as it oozed to the other end of the pan where it poured out in a small, steady stream of syrup, into cans, jugs, or even into 55 gallon barrels. If this juice was undercooked, it had an awful, “flat” taste and if it was cooked too long, it was burnt and the taste, although different, was nevertheless just as awful. So, proper cooking time and temperature, were absolutely necessary. Great knowledge and skill were needed to avoid wasting this very important food and trade item.

Acquiring Firewood

Cold weather was a real problem back then and a never-ending source of suffering and sickness. But the constant shortage of adequate food, was the absolute worst of all problems they had to deal with every day. Mountains of firewood were needed all the time. In the summer, it was used for cooking. In the fall, cooking, smoking meat. In the winter, it was needed to heat the house. It was needed all the time for washing clothes, making soap and the cane mill.

So, for long full-time periods of labor and in any spare time, the Bedsoles sawed down trees, trimmed trees, sawed up logs, chopped limbs, split logs, toted wood, loaded wood, hauled wood, stacked wood and then repeated it all in the hunt for "Literd" (Lighter wood), which was old, dry pine stumps and the hunt for what was called knots, or literd knots which were rich in pitch and resin and which were used by everyone to start fires. Because of this, pine stumps were kept and dried out. The literd was cut into fine splinters which were easily lit and which, due to its high turpentine content, burned fiercely for a very short time, but hopefully long enough to dry out and set fire to the regular firewood stacked on top of it, usually consisting of split pine.oak or hickory wood was preferred because these burned slower and produced a hotter fire.

But oak and hickory were hard, dense wood and required much backbreaking chopping and sawing to produce firewood. The problem was, with the unbelievably tiny fireplaces inside houses back then and with all the holes in the walls, floors and roof's, there was no way in the world to get warm in the winter time. Once they thought the settlers had enough mountains of wood, for the fireplace to last all winter, that work temporarily slacked off, but then it was discovered they had to do it all over again for the cane mill, washing clothes and for the making of soap.

In the winter, they had to put so many covers and animal skins on the bed to keep from freezing, they could barely turn over with all that weight bearing down on them.

After supper during winter, everyone always had to shell peanuts, shuck corn, work on leather, repair stuff, or do something for another three hours before going to bed. So they sat in the “living room”, which always had two or three double beds in it anyway and sniffled and froze to death while they did that work too. They couldn't wait to get in bed and hopefully warm up some.

Nobody had adequate winter clothes, so everybody froze equally. Most people wore 2 pair of breeches, two shirts and some kind of coat, if any or all of that was available, which was seldom the case. Some wore animal hides as overcoats. But no matter how tired people got, there was no such thing as a vacation or time off. Any time off meant someone else had to take up the slack and this was usually followed by a period of less to eat.

Seeds

Producing, preparing and storing corn, peanuts, cotton and other seeds meant they had to be bagged and stored as they were prepared. The shelling of peanuts and corn was always done for days and usually lasted long into the nights, until the smaller kids couldn't stay awake any longer.

With the passage of time and the time-consuming tediousness of the seed work, someone hit on the idea of holding a "Peanut Shelling" at his house one Saturday night and the word spread that single people were invited and there would be a "cake walk" for them.

That meant everybody there would have to shell one "pan" of peanuts (about five gallons), more or less. With people usually living two miles or more apart, the single people were desperate for a chance to at least see a member of the opposite sex if nothing else and they were all excited and showed up in droves and any single women always had their parents, or older brothers, as escorts/guardians.

Three men, who could make a reasonable attempt at music, played a guitar, fiddle and banjo. After the peanuts were shelled (the farmer tried to get all of them shelled he could) the cake walk was held. In this case, everybody moved out into the front yard, kerosene lamps were placed on the front porch, lighting the yard at least some. A circle with numbered squares was drawn in the dirt. The music started, the single people found themselves a partner, usually someone they had never seen before and holding hands (the greatest thrill), began walking around the circle as the music played. This was considered very romantic, especially by the girls. Being able to hold a girls hands was more than the single guys had even hoped for. The music stopped and everybody stopped. A number was drawn out of a hat and called out and the couple in that numbered spot, was the lucky couple and they could go off in a corner somewhere together, but not too far away and certainly not out of sight, and eat their cake. Cake's were brought by several of the females and were considered an expense incurred to get the daughters married off. Eventually, over a period of time, these affairs evolved into full-blown music and dance get-togethers, but was not popular at the same house twice in any given year as one could almost always count on such turning into a knock-down, drag-out, free for all fight, before it was over, because someone would always bring moonshine (A big no-no) and start getting drunk and/or someone would do something or say something offensive to someone else.

However, out of consideration for the homeowners and their wives, the party goers would stash their moonshine at the edge of the yard, or in the woods near the house and not actually bring it into the house, as the homeowner was certain to take offense. This homemade whiskey was called “Moonshine” because it was usually made by the light of the moon, deep in the woods, for privacy.

Gathering Pine Tar And Pitch

This is absolutely the nastiest, hottest, most exhausting and despicable job anyone could ever do. As it was done back in the 1700’s, it was still being done like this in my lifetime: The pine trees were scarred by cutting the bark 6 to 8 times in the shape of letter V’s, so that all the points of convergence of the cuts, caused the resulting “Bleeding” turpentine to flow down the cuts and drip ever so slowly into small oblong, metal cups, mounted and fastened to the trees with nails.

Every 15 days or so, each cup had to be cleaned and scraped out and all the turpentine collected from them emptied into small, twenty gallon barrels, which were then carried by two people, to the waiting mule or ox-drawn carts or wagons where it was poured and scraped into forty-five gallon barrels. This was then carried to a “mill” where the turpentine was cooked until the majority of water in it had evaporated and what was left was a dark-colored, thick, sticky goo, which is true tar.

This was sold and traded for other, more needed goods. It was also shipped to England where it was used to soak tough hemp cords which were then used to pack into and seal cracks between the planks of the hulls of ships. Much tar was needed by England and as time went on, with more and more such ships being produced in this country, more and more tar was bought, sold and traded here too. The big problem was, the worker invariably got the sticky turpentine all over himself, his hair, clothes, hands, tools, barrels, boxes and everything else he touched or came into contact with.

Religion Back Then

When without a church, and at the earliest opportunity, the people would gather and begin building a “Brush Arbor”, which consisted of several sapling trees, cut down and trimmed and set into the ground as uprights. This was then crisscrossed on top with more small limbs and covered with small, leafy limbs and grass, to provide a kind of shelter to ward off the hot sun and the nightly dews. Crude benches were also crafted from half-logs with wooden pegs as legs, which served as seats. The Brush Arbor was usually built in the edge of someone’s pasture and was used as a temporary church. People then were very religious and faithfully attended their churches and practiced what they preached in terms of their personal conduct, speech, and daily practices.

Almost all the early Bedsoles belonged to a church, usually of the Quaker faith. Those churches were very strict about their members and anyone living in the area who did not join, or who were "kicked out " would be shunned and ostracized by church members. Little or no credit was extended to them. Trade with such neighbors was almost non-existent. The non-members could not count on help when it was needed from their neighbors. So, it greatly benefitted all to join the local church. Not to do so, was certain to end in numerous additional hardships for the family of the refuser.

Any time a church found out that one of its members was drinking alcohol, mistreating his wife or children, being unfaithful to his wife, or was otherwise derelict in the conduct of his personal life, the church pastor and elders would meet and discuss the situation and approve a plan of action to force the wayward member to mend his ways. Two or three elders together, would go visit the person and point out the problems and outline what was required for him or her, to get back within the good graces of the church. If they failed to mend their ways, they were visited again and warned that this was their last chance. If that failed, the wayward member was kicked out of the church.When a member in good standing, moved to another location, they could request a letter of transfer from their local church to the church at their new location and stay in good graces with the church. However, they were only allowed 30 days to be accepted into the new church. Church members enjoyed benefits such as; When anyone got sick, or injured, everyone gathered there and did whatever they could to help care for the party in need, including caring for babies and children, the family, cooking, milking cows and doing all the farming, cultivating, planting, harvesting and other chores normally done by that party. Knowing that tomorrow, the person in need could very well be any one of them, this practice was looked on as a very valuable thing to have in ones life, together with the ability to trade among themselves. Caring for each other meant survival, living or dying, in many cases.

Preachers and pastors were key people in everyone’s lives and were always treated with the utmost respect and courtesy and was especially cared for by all the families in the area. It was common practice to invite the Preacher and his family to ones house for Sunday dinner where the host family always prepared the best food they had for the meal.

HARVEST TIME

Velvet Beans

Picking Velvet Beans was pure torture. They were planted among the corn, so the bean vines would have something to grow and run up on and multiply. They were used primarily for cattle feed. Picking velvet beans was one of the most despicable jobs, next to cotton. The beans are each covered with a thick coating of small velvety hairs which all have reversed barbs all along the hair, so if the hair sticks in your skin which it will, the thing could not be pulled out and would break off instead.

The itching and stinging of the skin were horrendous and impossible to describe. The settlers all wore heavy, thick, guano sack shirts and the thickest pants they had, which were usually made of leather or hides. The legs were tied around the ankles really tight. The shirt collars were buttoned all the way up. The shirt sleeves were rolled all the way down and tied tight around the wrists. Still, the velvet got inside the shirts, up the sleeves, up the pants legs, and inside the clothes. With the weather around one hundred degrees in the summer and the humidity at about ninety-five percent and these beans being down among the corn where no breeze could get to the workers, picking them dressed as they were, was pure torture for days on end. The weaker workers frequently fainted from aggravation and heat exhaustion.

Gathering Corn

The ears of corn had to be pulled from the stalks and put in a sack with a strap which was worn around the neck. The leaves on corn stalks are also lined on each side of the leaf with reversed needle-like stingers and a leaf will cut ones skin like a knife. Then the sweat would get in the cuts and burn like fire. By the time they had been carrying that fifty pound bag of corn around their necks and dumping it in the wagon for twelve hours, their shoulders and backs would be throbbing and hurting so badly, they could hardly keep from crying.

Working among the stalks of corn meant no breeze could get to them and the heat was torture. Every time their sacks were full, it was carried and emptied into the mule-drawn wagon. When the wagon was full, the corn was hauled to the barn and unloaded and stored inside. With one hundred or more, acres of corn, this was no small job. Corn was used primarily for animal feed and for meal and human consumption in the form of cornbread. If the family had children age five or higher, they did much of this work. Its hard to imagine today’s children doing any such job, even for five minutes.

Picking Cotton

This was one of the worst, hottest, time-consuming jobs that ever existed in any Bedsole’s life. With a 7-foot long canvas sack strapped around ones neck, the cotton was picked and put into the sack, which dragged on the ground behind the worker, who was either bent over at the waist, or on their knees, down among the cotton stalks.

The cotton bolls all had needle-sharp prongs surrounding the ball of cotton and when the picker tried to get the cotton, these prongs would inevitably stick into the finger tips and break off under the skin, causing the pricks to fester and become swollen, red, inflamed and extremely painful.

Within the short span of one day, several of these sores would already be infected in all the fingers which only made the work more painful and being more careful when picking the cotton, only added to the amount of time to harvest it. When workers were paid for this work, even in the 1940’s, it was half a cent per pound picked.

A normal cotton picker would usually pick 100-125 pounds in a day. That would yield the mind-boggling sum of fifty to sixty five cents for the entire twelve-hour day. Of course, back in the 1700-1800’s, it was a lot less. When picking in the early morning, the landowner would pay a lot less per pound due to the dew being on the cotton which he claimed, added false weight to the cotton.

Harvesting Tobacco Leaves

With England demanding all the tobacco they could get, while paying cash for it and taking it in trade, our ancestors planted and harvested a lot of tobacco. When the tobacco plants were only about 2 feet tall, the leaves became covered with leaf-eating, long, ugly, green tobacco worms, which had to be picked off of each leaf by hand. Since these worms usually stayed on the bottom side of the leaves, that meant each leaf had to be turned upside down in order to see and remove these worms. Once removed, the worms had to be placed in a sack and destroyed when the sack was full. During the summer months, the tobacco crops had to be tilled to keep the grass from growing, because the grass reduced their leaf production and stunted the tobacco plants and resulting crop.

In the fall, the tobacco leaves were picked and tied in bundles of perhaps twelves leaves. These were then hauled from the field in mule, or oxen-drawn wagons and the bundles were taken to a “Drying house”, which was usually a large barn with large vent holes in the roof so that the hot summer air could flow through the building and dry out the leaves. When the leaves had thus cured “just right”, meaning the leaves looked, felt and smelled right, meaning they were golden brown in color and felt leathery, they were removed from the drying building and were delivered to a collection point to be sold or traded and shipped to England to be used for smoking, dipping, or chewing tobacco.

Catching Fish

One could always count on getting stuck with a couple of long and very painful fins. A favorite way of getting fish was to put out "set hooks". This meant hunting, cutting and preparing small cane poles, lines, weights, hooks and bait and carrying them to the river and sticking them in the banks upstream from where the fishermen camped. Another way was called “Setting a trot line”. It was called “trot” because everyone would trot to the end of the line which was usually one hundred to two hundred feet long, tied between two trees, just below the waters surface, with a line and hook tied to it every 18 inches. Sometimes, the trot lines were tied on opposite sides of the river, or creek, but was usually tied across the mouth of a “slough” (“slew”), which was a pond cut off from the stream. This sounds like fun, but when you have to set 200 to 300 of these and go around to them 3 times during the night to take off the fish and re-bait the hooks, fun it ain't.

Everybody constantly slid or fell into the river and stayed wet all night. Another big, pain-in -the- butt job which went with this was spending two to three days hunting and collecting "Puppy dogs" (salamanders, or spring lizards), for bait. They hid under logs and stumps and piles of wet leaves in the swamps, but only in the swamps, which meant you had to slog through the muddy, nasty, swamp. This was the only bait which was free and which the big "Channel cat" catfish would bite.

People couldn't afford to waste time and energy on anything fish would not bite. This exercise was to produce food for starving families. It was not a side dish, nor something they picked up at the supermarket, since there was no such thing then. They were fishing for their families to have food and for their very lives. The next day, it usually took several people an entire day to skin and clean the catfish, cut them up and fry them. At the table to eat, needless to say, was any neighbor crowd who had gotten the word.

Settling Up: My Own Experience

For those Bedsoles fortunate enough to own their own land, harvest-time meant they picked, hauled, traded, stored and sold their produce and crops, for cash and/or trade-goods. But the vast majority of them, like us, ended up being share-croppers.That means they would work all year for a landowner and when the crops were harvested and sold in the fall and the costs deducted, the landowner would theoretically share the difference with the sharecropper. However, since the landowner had made advance arrangements with a store owner to allow the farmer a specified amount of credit during the year for food, clothing, and farming tools, the cost of all that had to be deducted from the profits before any profit was divided between them.

In sharecropping, the landowner would guarantee payment in the fall to the store owner and the farmer was always forced to almost starve his family because the landowner would set such a low credit limit, such as $300 for the entire year. Even back then, that was not a lot of money. The farmer simply could not adequately provide for his family on such a small pittance.

In addition, the landowner and storekeeper but not the farmer, kept “the record” all year, since the farmers could neither read nor write, this left the storekeeper and landowner free to overcharge the poor farmers, whatever they could get away with. But, that’s how share-cropping was done and had been done as far back as anyone could remember. My own parents also were typical share-croppers their whole lives and that’s how we lived. In late 1926, when his own father died, my dad, being the oldest son and responsible for his fathers estate, entered into verbal agreements with a store owner in Alabama, who eventually foreclosed on him and took all my grandfathers land, eleven houses and property and left us no choice but to become share-croppers.

This did not mean a lot of difference in living for us, though. Although my dad could probably have prevailed in court in this case, he was very ignorant of the law and procedures and his word was his bond. Unfortunately, he thought everyone else with whom he did business was also as honest. That was and still is, a very big, very costly, and very sad mistake. One I still make myself, which gives you some indication of my level of stupidity and total lack of intelligence. Anyway, share-cropping meant the landowners made their living, fortunes as it were, and very existence easier by riding on the backs of the poor, ignorant, desperately starving sharecroppers. In their despicable ignorance, the Bedsole share-croppers were horribly mistreated in that regard from the beginning in this country until they quit being sharecroppers.

"Settling up" was something which was done about the end of December, every year. I was fourteen or fifteen when I was finally allowed to go to one with my oldest brother, Bill. We went to the landowner's house, went inside and sat down with him at the table. He got out a shirt-pocket size notebook and started adding up the "costs". Since the way to settle up, was for the landowner and he alone, to determine how much the farmer owed, we just stood there as he read off the endless list. Once my brother said he didn't remember picking up four hundred pounds of fertilizer. Bill said it was three hundred pounds and the land owner immediately flew into a rage. How dare Bill question him. There it was in black and white in that notebook. In the end, as was the custom, the landowner told Bill he still owed three hundred fifty dollars, above what the “profits” were, and how we would have to stay and farm another year for him.

As Bill and I were walking back home in the dark, although I was only fourteen, I was astounded and appalled at the obvious, total scalping we had just witnessed. I began to question Bill mercilessly about the total lack of evidence and how in the world did we know what the landowner said we owed was accurate. Why didn't we keep a list too and why didn't we have to sign for everything and how did we know the storekeeper didn't pad the bill to the landowner, together with the landowner's padding . I was furious at the total absence of any type of verification.

Patiently, Bill told me that was just the way things had always been done. To question either the landowner or the storekeeper, was certain to result in their refusal to provide for us for the coming year. We went home, but I never let up. I seethed and boiled over the "settling up" situation. I complained and whined about it, until Bill finally began to see things my way. Then one day, about two weeks later, he told the landowner we would not be staying there and that he would be paid off in monthly payments, over the coming year, for we were going to Florida to live.Then he and my sister's husband left and hitchhiked to Orlando, Florida, because they had heard you could work down there and get paid by the hour and be paid EVERY FRIDAY! That sounded like a total and unbelievable miracle.

But they both got a job in the orange groves near Orlando as laborers, and eventually rented two little houses in the woods and a couple of months later, they showed up in an old Pontiac and it took 4 trips from Opp, Alabama to Orlando, but we moved, lock stock and barrel. That was the end of the share-cropping business for us and eventually it totally disappeared and died a long, slow, agonizing and well-deserved death. But the landowners fought it all the way because they didn't want to lose a good thing. Three of my sisters and a brother stayed in the Opp, Alabama area and lived there, but the rest of us never moved back. However, I just moved back to Opp to live permanently, but I am now retired and do not have to worry about money any longer. But, Thank God, that sharecroppers life is finally and permanently dead, for me, anyway.

IN 1830 SOME BEDSOLES MOVED FROM NC TO ALABAMA, TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA.

Several children of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. and Rebecca Jones, moved from North Carolina. These included; Travis Bedsole and his whole family from Beaverdam, NC to Haywood County, Tennessee. William Henry Bedsole, III’s son Amos moved his whole family from North Carolina to Warren County, Georgia with Thomas Jr's son Sessoms and family, while Thomas Bedsole, Jr., and wife Charlotte Ann (English) , with all their children, spouses and grandchildren, together with the William Davis family, Thomas Wise family and the Thomas English family moved from Bladen County, North Carolina to Crenshaw and Lowndes Counties in Alabama, with Thomas Jr. and wife and William Davis and wife, at some point, moving to Ino, Alabama, east of Opp, Alabama, in Coffee County, at a later date. This move was lock, stock and barrel for all concerned and was made by mule-drawn wagons. Possibly as many as one hundred people and ten to twelve wagons were involved. When they arrived in Alabama, with the exception of Henry Bedsole, they apparently worked the first year before acquiring government land there, in the form of “patents”.

Henry, a son of Thomas Jr. and Charlotte, appears to have wasted no time in acquiring such land and it appears that he and his brother Sessoms, had made earlier, initial “Scouting” trips to Alabama and back to NC the year prior to this larger movement of people. This was probably done to determine the type of land available, cost, location, housing and locations of any towns and army forts, and best routes, before moving the families and so many people at one time.

Henry Bedsole, acquired many tracts of land in several counties in Alabama, Louisiana and Florida, while the other Bedsoles initially settled primarily in Alabama, (unless otherwise noted below) on acquired land as follows. These land acquisitions were probably NOT the only ones made and others were probably purchased and acquired by deed, but these are the only ones available on the Alabama Land Patent internet site, at this time:

Name County Year

David Bedsole Baldwin (Mobile)....................1895 Thomas Jr's son
Duncan Bedsole New Orleans, Louisiana.... 1902
Edward Bedsole Walton ( Mossy Head), Florida 1859 270 Acres.
Edward Bedsole Coffee (Opp).........................1891
Edward O. Bedsole Clarke (Grove Hill).........1891 Edward's son.
Edward Bedsole Crenshaw ............................1840
Edward Bedsole Clarke .................................1890
Henry Bedsole Lowndes ...............................1833 Thomas Jr.'s son
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw (Luverne) 1833 The first in Alabama.
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1834
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1896
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw ................................1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw................................ 1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw ................................1837
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw ................................1852
Henry Bedsole Crenshaw ............................... 1852
Henry Bedsole Montgomery ............................1837
Henry Bedsole Montgomery ............................1837
Henry Bedsole Rapides Parish, Louisiana ..... 1907
Henry Bedsole Leon County, Florida ............. . 1902
Henry Bedsole Leon County, Florida ............. . 1903
John B. Bedsole Geneva (Samson)................. 1904
John D. Bedsole Geneva (Samson)................. 1899
John W. Bedsole Geneva .................................1895 Son of John B
Quincy F. Bedsole Clarke (Grove Hill) ..............1891
Rayford H. Bedsole Clarke ................................ 1860
Sarah E. F. Bedsole Covington (Andalusia)........1900
Sessoms Bedsole Montgomery (Sellers).............1837
Sessoms Bedsole Montgomery ..........................1837
Thomas Bedsole Crenshaw (Luverne) .............. .1834
Thomas Bedsole Houston (Dothan).....................1858
Thomas Bedsole Houston .................................. 1858
Thomas Bedsole Coffee (Opp).............................1841
Thomas Bedsole Coffee ......................................1849
Thomas Bedsole Coffee ......................................1859
Thomas H. Bedsole Clarke (Grove Hill)................1875
Thomas Bedsole Dale (Ozark) .............................1837
Travis Bedsole Coffee...........................................1893
Travis Bedsole Coffee...........................................1860
Travis Bedsole Coffee ..........................................1858
Travis F. Bedsole Rapides Parish, Louisiana........1905
William B. Bedsole Geneva (Samson)...................1898
William F. Bedsole Clarke ....................................1891
William H. Bedsole Coffee....................................1891

IN FLORIDA

BEDSOLE SARAH E 26 6N 23W TALLAHASSEE 0 1900/11/12

BEDSOLE SARAH E 23 6N 23W TALLAHASSEE 145.61 1900/11/12

BEDSOLE SARAH E 23 6N 23W TALLAHASSEE 0 1900/11/12

EDWARD BEDSOLE'S STORY

Edward, a brother of Henry above, was also born to Thomas Bedsole, Jr. and Charlotte English in 1819 in Beaverdam, NC. He died in 1909 and is buried in Clarke County, Alabama. You can see above, that others also moved to or were born in, Clarke County. He was about fourteen years old when they moved to Alabama. He was married to Susan Blackwell and they lived in Crenshaw County, Alabama initially, but he moved his family to Mossy Head, Florida at some point. About 1890, they moved to Grove Hill, Alabama where he, his son Quincy and Edwards sister Elizabeth’s son Rayford, built a log store at the crossroads in Grove Hill, Alabama. Over the next couple of years, they developed a group of drinkers, smokers, snuff users, tobacco chewers, never-do-wells, hangers-on and trouble-makers, who frequently gathered at the store and discussed politics and how they were all being wronged by the local politicians. Eventually, Edward and Rayford began selling moonshine whiskey from the store and the gang which gathered there from time to time now numbered perhaps 50-60 men. Over time, they turned to steal from politicians and that practice grew until their victims included their own neighbors, who were just poor, ordinary farmers.

The local sheriff was always “too busy”, or “out of town”, to do any law enforcement of this gang and shortly, (after all, the sheriff lived among them) they began taking whatever they wanted from whoever had it. If the victim objected, he was shot for his trouble.

Finaly, five good men from the area sent a telegram to the Governor of Alabama, explaining the situation to him and asking him to send army troops to arrest the gang. Instead, the Governor, not being the brightest bulb in town, telegraphed the Sheriff and the sheriff replied he had everything under control and downplayed the problem to the Governor.

When they saw the Governor was not going to do anything, the same five men went to adjoining counties and rounded up a group of 300 men, each one armed with the new Winchester repeating rifles. These 300 men converged on Edwards house. They found Quincy there and killed him and a few others and ran the rest of Edwards gang out of the county. Ironically, although he was the ringleader, Edward was also a Mason and several of the three hundred men in the gang were also Masons and Edward was allowed to go because of that, provided he left the county and never returned. Edward stayed away for about twelve years, but moved back to Grove Hill where he lived to the ripe old age of ninety-three. Proving the adage that the meaner you are, the longer you live. Edward died in 1909.

This story can be found more or less in its entirety in a booklet entitled “The Mitchum War Of Clarke County, Alabama”, obtainable from The Clarke County Democrat (Newspaper), P.O. Box 39, Grove Hill, Alabama 36451.

I recently read in the newspaper that a writer, perhaps unrelated to the Bedsoles had rewritten the Edward Bedsole story, in a much more comprehensive manner, perhaps flowering it up quite a bit and that it was becoming a best seller. In addition, a movie based on the story and that book is being contemplated. The name of the new book is “Hell At The Breech”, which was actually what Edward named his gang at Grove Hill. .

Larkin Bedsoles Fight For Food

This story shows how desperately people lived back then. Larkin Bedsole, b. 1826, a son of Duncan Bedsole (Thomas Sr. and Rebecca Jones’ son) and his wife, was a very poor farmer in North Carolina. After his first wife died, he married a woman named Atha Carter. At age 63, Larkin came home one day from his field work, to eat lunch only to find that Atha’s two grown sons had just finished off the last of the cornbread and grease. Enraged, Larkin attacked the two with his fists, but quickly realized he was in a losing battle and grabbed a long butchers knife from the kitchen counter.

The two other men did likewise and a knife fight was launched in the tiny kitchen with butcher's knives, but quickly spread to the back yard for lack of maneuvering room. In the backyard, near the woodpile, Atha grabbed an axe and planted it in the middle of Larkins head, from the back. A newspaper article on this incident related that “Old man Bedsole, was loaded onto a mule-drawn wagon and hauled to the hospital at Fayetteville, where doctors said he was not expected to live". However, it appears that he did indeed live another 20 years!! They called him “Old Man Bedsole” at age 63.

Bedsole Peculiarities

It has been a curious finding to me that there are certain ancestor/descendant Bedsole lines which have an inordinately high number of mean, vicious, drunks and trouble-makers in them and other lines which have a high number of lawyers and doctors and others which have a high number of carpenters, those with lots of mechanical skills and finally, those with high numbers of school teachers in them. I have found none, save for my youngest brother Cecil, his daughter and myself, who were educated in, and/or worked in, the field of Engineering.

A despicable peculiarity I have also noted is that there are a few lines which contain Bedsole men who were excessively mean, brutal, hateful and cruel to their wives and children. One of these illustrious people, I am ashamed to say, appears to have been my own Grandpa. To those few, I claim no kin whatsoever, notwithstanding the obvious.

The Bedsole Curse

But there is one thing I have found prevalent in all the Bedsole lines as far back as I could trace it and that is what I call “The Bedsole Curse”. If you are a Bedsole by birth, you have more than likely been eaten up by this curse and are well aware of it already. “Murphy’s Law” states; “If anything can go wrong, it will”. But in the Bedsole Curse, I found that “ If there are several things that can go wrong at the same time, and there always is if a Bedsole is involved, the one thing which will cause the most damage, cost the most money and hardship and which will have the most detrimental effect on the Bedsole, will always go wrong FIRST “.

SOME BEDSOLE MARRIAGES

NOTE: There are numerous Bedsoles marriages, births, deaths, and etc., in the counties and states which follow. I am including a few just to show you the County and State where they can be found, and to record such for future reference. It is very time consuming copying and posting them to this record, but the real problem is that I have no way of knowing how they all fit on the Bedsole List Of Ancestors And Descendants.

There are many Bedsoles in Texas, having spread there from Walnut Hill, Mississippi (From Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Jr. and from her brothers Edward, Henry, and others from Grove Hill, Alabama following the shootout in Grove Hill, by Edwards 50-man gang and surrounding counties men, making up a lynch mob.

Edwards gang lost the fight and many Bedsoles headed to Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. I did'nt find much on the Bedsoles in Texas prior to the 1900's, with the exception of numerous birth, death, marriage and divorce records, which don't contribute much to my mission, without knowing how they fit into the Bedsole Ancestors And Descendants List, in Section 2.

LOWNDES COUNTY, ALABAMA

Owens, Uriah To Bedsole, Elizabeth Aug 06, 1835 1 131 Hickman, Jesse JP

Simmons, Redding D. To Bedsole, Martha Nov 23, 1843 1 391 Findley, William MG

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

BEDSOLE, John C 1935 Jun 09 to FAULK, Myrtle Lee 17 317

BEDSOLE, Mackey R 1907 Jul 12 to BRAXTON, Alice L 7 40

CRENSHAW COUNTY, ALA. MARRIAGES

Bedsole George H. TO Stringer Sarah S. Jan 01, 1868 A 100

Bedsole George H. To Stringer Sarah S. Jan 01, 1868 A 100

DALE COUNTY, ALABAMA MARRIAGES

Bedsole W. C. married to Bennett Laura C. May 18, 1890

Williamson W. J. W. to Bedsole E. L. Sep 13, 1893

Findley W. E.or A. to Bedsole Lena Feb 26, 1896

Anderson Leon Mansford to Bedsole Lois Elma Sep 23, 1914

Watkins M. G. to Bedsole M. E. Oct 07, 1884

Sloam Alexander to Bedsole Matilda Jan 03, 1878

Findley Ellie to Bedsole Mollie M. Nov 20, 1892

Gill Richard to Bedsole Willie Idell Jan 27, 1907 G 174

MOBILE, ALA. MARRIAGE

198 BLACK , PATSY TO BEDSOLE , THOMAS O'NEAL 01/21/1964.... 105 6946

SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS

98423 BAGLEY DAVID To BEDSOLE MARILYN 21 30-Jul-1975

Sampson County, NC Marriages

Henry Asbury Sessoms age 31 (white) married ELIZABETH S. BEDSOLE age 21 (white) at the home of Norris Bedsole by Rev. J.A. Tew on Dec. 16, 1894 witnessed by: P.M. Bullard, O.L. Owen, T.E. Rich.

Benjamin J. Bedsole age 19 (indian) married Jennette Goodman age 23 (indian) at their home by: P.M. Hotcher - minister on Nov. 30, 1913 witnessed by: J.H. Bedsole, C.A. Brewington, J.L. Warick.

Charlie Bedsole age 23 (white) married Bonnie Belle Carter age 20 (white) on July 26, 1914 at the brides home by: W.S. Vann -Justice of Peace witnessed by: W.M. Carter, A.R. Matthis, C.M. Carter.

CRENSHAW COUNTY, ALA. MARRIAGES

H.C. Bedsole age 24 (white) married Lula May Green age 19 (white) on Dec. 10,1916 at my home by: Uriah Sessoms -Justice of Peace witnessed by: E.L. Mathews, Dora Sessoms, Espie Bedsole

Bedsole E. L. Sep 13, 1893 Dean L. Bedsole G. H. Dec 07, 1882

Findley W. E.or A. Bedsole Lena Feb 26, 1896

Anderson Leon Mansford Bedsole Lois Elma Sep 23, 1914 I

Bedsole J. T. Boyd Lou Dec 13, 1900 E

Watkins M. G. Bedsole M. E. Oct 07, 1884

Sloam Alexander Bedsole Matilda Jan 03, 1878

Findley Ellie Bedsole Mollie M. Nov 20, 1892

Gill Richard Bedsole Willie Idell Jan 27, 1907 G 174

Bedsole W. C. to Bennett Laura C. May 18, 1890

Williamson W. J. W. to Bedsole E. L. Sep 13, 1893 Dean L.

Bedsole G. H. Dec 07, 1882 to Findley W. E.or A.

Bedsole Lena Feb 26, 1896 to Anderson Leon Mansford

Bedsole Lois Elma Sep 23, 1914 to Watkins M. G.

Bedsole M. E. Oct 07, 1884 to Sloam Alexander

Bedsole Matilda Jan 03, 1878 to Findley Ellie

Bedsole Mollie M. Nov 20, 1892 to Gill Richard then to

Bedsole Willie Idell Jan 27, 1907

Bedsole Colvin 23 Bernice Mae Johnson 15 Mar 01,1908

Bedsole E.L. M.J. Dukes Mar 12,1882

Bedsole George H. Sarah S. Stringer Jan 01,1868

Bedsole J.T. Lou Boyd Dec 13,1900

Bedsole W.C. Laura C. Bennett May 18,1890

Bedsole W.E. Cora Cook Mar 18 1880

Bedsole Wm.Ernest 24 Nannie Royal 18 Aug 22,1917

Bedsole, Idell to Richard Gill 01/27/1907

Bedsole George H. to Stringer Sarah S. Jan 01 1868

Bedsole W.E. to Cook Cora Mar 18 1880

Bedsole E.L. to Dukes M.J. Mar 12 1882

Bedsole W.C. to Bennett Laura C. May 18 1890

Dean L. to Bedsole G.H. Dec 07 1882

Findley, Ellie to Bedsole Mollie M. Nov 20 1892

Findley W.E.or A. to Bedsole Lena Feb 26 1896

Sloam Alexander to Bedsole Matilda Jan 03 1878

Watkins M.G. to Bedsole M.E. Oct 07 1884

Williamson W.J.W. to Bedsole E.L. Sep 13 1893

Bedsole Wm. Ernest 24 to Royal Nannie 18 Aug 22, 1917

Bedsole J. T. to Boyd Lou Dec 13, 1900

MOBILE, ALABAMA MARRIAGES

Wheeler, Clifton Mark To Bedsole, Martha Mary 06/18/1982

Wheeler, Clifton Mark 42 to Bedsole, Martha Mary 34 10/23/1998

LAFAYETTE CEMETARY, Fayetteville, NC

Bedsole, Stacey G. Sept. 24, 1913 Dec.31, 1986 US NAVY

Bedsole, Elsie H. May 23, 1917 Oct.22, 1984

WHITMIRE CEMETARY, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Bedsole, David 1859 1931 30 1418..Husband

Bedsole, Martha B. 1862 1937 ...Wife

crenshaw county, Alabama, black marriage

Bedsole Lee Malinda Evans Dec 19,1889 C 496

Marriages In Genesee County, Michigan

BEDSOLE,MICHAEL THOMAS TO LISA LYNN EDICK,GENESEE, 09 JAN 1982,FILE # 198280493.

Jackson County, Fla. Marriages

Bedsole, John C 1935 Jun 09 to FAULK, Myrtle Lee 17 317

Bedsole, Mackey R 1907 Jul 12 to BRAXTON, Alice L 7 40

CIVIL WAR, 6TH INFANTRY, COMPANY H.

Bedsole, Mathew Pvt. 02 April 1862

CRENSHAW COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole George H. to Stringer Sarah S. Jan 01 1868 A 100

Bedsole W.E. Cook to Cora Mar 18 1880 B 457

Bedsole E.L. Dukes M.J. Mar 12 1882 C 20

Bedsole W.C. Bennett Laura C. May 18 1890 C 534

San Sabal County, Texas

139311 NEWBERRY, DAVE L 29 to BEDSOLE, JOY E 23 31-Oct-1987

Harris County, Texas

84482 BEDSOLE JAMES W 62 to MCCONATHY NINA 58 13-Jul-1996

Henderson County, Texas

1947 jurors list.......Quincy L. Bedsole

Athens High School graduate..QuINCY L. Bedsole

divorced....BEDSOLE DUKE R and 19 SHEILA J 21 02 07-Sep-1981 14-Feb-1985

San sabal county, texas marriage

Newberry, Dave L 29 to Bedsole, Joy E 23, 31-Oct-1987

HARRIS COUNTRY, TEXAS GRANDVIEW CEMETARY

Bedsole, Ellen L. Garden of Joseph May 12, 1915 March 8, 2004

NAVARRO COUNTY, TEXAS, MARRIAGE

McConeght, Christopher J 20 to Bedsole, Ginger L 21 31-Aug-1996

WALLER COUNTY TEXAS MARRIAGE

Welch Dwayne C 40 Bedsole, Ellen E 36 05-Nov-1971

Union chapel cemetary, smith county, texas

Bedsole, Carlos C. - 23 Mar 1880 - 22 Aug 1938

Bedsole, Daisy Catherine - 14 Oct 1883 - 23 Feb 1955

Bedsole, Quincy L. - Texas C.W.0. U.S.Army RES W.W.II Korea - Vietnam -12 Sep 1907 - 18 Jan 1972

EASTERN/ACORN CEMETARY, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS

STEPHENS, IDA ANSLEY, 09.22.1880 09.07.1908, b Tyler Co., TX, d Charles Wesley Sr. & Mary Ann Bedsole Ansley, h James H. Stephens, c Lester, Alfred, Felton, Tillie Mary

1992 DEATHS, ANDREWS COUNTY, TEXAS

Bedsole, Frances Mcfarland 20-Apr-1992 F

Births;Jefferson County, Texas

Bedsole, Clarence Oscar 5-26-1942 M mother: Lola Mattie Wright Father Clarence Oliver Bedsole

BEDSOLE LOIS VIRGINIA Mother was: LOLA MATTIE WRIGHT father was; CLARENCE OLIVER BEDSOLE 11 7 1929 f JEFFERSON

Tarrant County, Texas, Births

BEDSOLE, PAUL LEE 01-May-1960 m

BEDSOLE, CATHERINE LOUISE 20-Nov-1960 f

Births, Travis County, Texas

BEDSOLE, JOHN CHRISTIAN 11-Apr-1968 m

BEDSOLE, SARA ELIZABETH 11-Apr-1968 f

Birth, Anderson County, Texas

BEDSOLE, JOSEPH ALLEN 05-Aug-1980 m

Bowie County, Texas, Death

Bedsole, Theodore H 18-May-1994 M

Bastrop County, Texas, Divorce

83259 BEDSOLE JAMES C 43 and VICKIE G 42 1 18-Dec-1988 18-Aug-1999

Henderson County, Texas, Death

Bedsole, Quincy Lee, JR 09-Jun-1999

10/04/1952, Juror List for Henderson County, Texas:

Quincy L. Bedsole Athens, Henderson County, Senior, 1947 year:

Births Henderson County, Texas

BEDSOLE, DILLION DANIAL 11-Apr-1982 m

BEDSOLE, AMBER RENEE 29-Aug-1983 f

LOWNDES COUNTY, ALA. MARRIAGE

Stringer, William to Bedsole, Elmina, Mrs. Jan 18, 1866 Bond

Owens, Uriah Bedsole, Elizabeth Aug 06, 1835 Hickman, Jesse JP

Simmons, Redding D. Bedsole, Martha Nov 23, 1843 Findley, William MG

Bedsole, Franklin to Croxton, Dorcas L. Dec 02, 1858 3 279 Walker, Beverly A. JP

DALE COUNTY, ALABAMA Marriage

Bedsole, M L TO Florence Beasley 11/18/1930 M-51

MOBILE, ALA. MARRIAGE

Black , Patsy to Bedsole , Thomas O'Neal 01/21/1964

Adams , Gary Max to Bedsole , Martha Curry 02/13/1979

Williams, Curtis Joe to Bedsole , Sylvia Ann 09/05/1957 91

Divorce, Henderson County, Texas

25703 BEDSOLE DUKE R 19 SHEILA J 21 02 07-Sep-1981 14-Feb-1985

Marriage Waller County, Texas

: 125737 WELCH DWAYNE C 40 TO BEDSOLE ELLEN E 36 05-Nov-1971.

Marriages Navarro County, Texas

176383 MCCONEGHT CHRISTOPHER J 20 To BEDSOLE GINGER L 21 31-Aug-1996.

Union Cemetary, Smith County, Texas

BEDSOLE, Daisy Catherine - 14 Oct 1883 - 23 Feb 1955

BEDSOLE, Quincy L. - Texas C.W.0. U.S.Army RES W.W.II Korea - Vietnam -12 Sep 1907 - 18 Jan 1972 .
BEDSOLE, Carlos C. - 23 Mar 1880 - 22 Aug 1938

Birth, Andrews County, Texas

Bedsole, Frances Mcfarland 20-Apr-1992 F

Marriage Coreyell County, Texas

Samuel E. Uwe, 21 To Debra O. Bedsole, 17, on June 24, 1974.

Harris County Texas, Grandview Memorial Cemetary

BEDSOLE, Ellen L., Garden of Joseph May 12, 1915 March 8, 2004.

Easterly-Acorn Cemetary, Robertson County,

STEPHENS, IDA ANSLEY, 09.22.1880 09.07.1908, b Tyler Co., TX, dau of Charles Wesley Sr. & Mary Ann Bedsole Ansley, h James H. Stephens, c Lester, Alfred, Felton, Tillie Mary

Marriage Shelby County Texas:

98423 BAGLEY DAVID L 25 TO BEDSOLE MARILYN

21 30-Jul-1975

74908 BEDSOLE TRAVIS R 34 to YARBROUGH BELINDA 22, 22-May-1987 .

BIRTHS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS

BEDSOLE, SALLY LEE 15-Mar-1960 f and BEDSOLE, RENEE' JANETTE 05-Sep-1960 f .

BEDSOLE, RICHARD GLENN 16-Apr-1963 m and BEDSOLE, JOSEPH MICHAEL 09-Apr-1963 m

BIRTH, GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS

BEDSOLE, BEVERLY ANNE mom: MARY JANE KNIGHT, and TALMAGE FRANKLIN BEDSOLE 23 AUG 1940 f

DEATHS HARRIS COUNTY TEXAS

Bedsole, Floree 13-Feb-1995 F and Bedsole, Samuel Curtis 09-Oct-1995 M

DIVORCE HARRIS COUNTY TEXAS

34170 BEDSOLE DAVID R 23 and YVONNE H 22 2 21-Aug-1971 28-Jun-1977 27916 BEDSOLE JERRY L 35 LYNDA M 37 3 03-Aug-1959 06-Apr-1977 34170 BEDSOLE DAVID R 23 YVONNE H 22 2 21-Aug-1971 28-Jun-1977 135917 FLETCHER RUSSELL T JR 41 and BEDSOLE MAVIS 33 18-Aug-1990, 61051 FUNDERBURG BILLY G 53 BEDSOLE CAROLYN 41 14-Apr-1990

Lowndes County, Ala.

Bedsole, M L to Florence Beasley 11/18/1930 M-51

Bedsole, David Parker, to Catherine May 10, 1832 1 051 Bird, David JP

Bedsole, Henry to Pouncey, Midda Ann Oct 14, 1841 1 344 to Findley, William MG Chambers, George C.

Bedsole, to Anna Mariah Feb 11, 1847 1 512 Cone, William N. MG

Hale, Sessoms to Bedsole, Nancy Feb 04, 1836 Pouncey, William J. MG

Humphrey, Samuel to Bedsole, Sarah Dec 15, 1831 1 036 Bird, David JP

Bedsole, Franklin to Croxton, Dorcas L. Dec 02, 1858 3 279 Walker, Beverly A. JP Bond co-signed by Thomas W. Cook

NEW HOPE CEMETARY, HOUSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Robert L. 20 Feb 1891 30 Mar 1891

BLADEN COUNTY, NC MARRIAGES

BEDSOLE Calton 5-22-1861, m. JACKSON, Fannie His real name was James Calvin Bedsole. He went by Calton and by Bledsoe. His descendants are all Bledsoe now.
BEDSOLE Duncan 5-06-1825, m. HAIR, Catherine
BEDSOLE Duncan 3-24-1852, m. GUTTEY, Anna Jane
BEDSOLE John 1-19-1828, m. HAIR, Catherine.... (Marriage Bond says HORN, not HAIR)
BEDSOLE Larkin 5-12-1847, m. BULLOCK, Charlotte
BEDSOLE Owen 7-14-1832, m. HAIR, Sarah
BEDSOLE Thomas 6-10-1854. m. BRYANT, Nancy V.
BEDSOLE Travis 3-31-1858, m. BULLOCK, Martha
BEDSOLE Travis 5-11-1868, m. SMITH, Melissa V.
BEDSOLE Nancy 2-09-1853, m. HALL, Amos J.
BEDSOLE Sarah 7-19-1810, m. MUCCEI, Benjamin

Humphrey, Samuel Bedsole, Sarah Dec 15, 1831 1 036 Bird, David JP

D.J. Bedsole Cedar Creek, NC 21/W to Lucinda Fisher Cedar Creek November 23, 1876
William S. Bedsole Cedar Creek, NC 21/W to Mary Autry Flea Hill January 7, 1879
John B. Bedsole Cedar Creek 24/W to Elizabeth Cashwell Cedar Creek November 26, 1885
July 27, 1887Daniel J. Bedsole Cedar Creek 32/W Pricilla E. Faircloth Sampson County 21/
Rev. I.H. White, MG Witnesses: W.J. Faircloth, D.J. Faircloth, M.C. Horne
John B. Bedsole Cedar Creek 26/W Louvenia Jolly Cedar Creek 16/ January 18, 1888 Rev. T.H. Pritchard, MG Witnesses: J.L. Autry H.E. Fisher N.C.
Amos J. Bedsole Cedar Creek 26/W Sallie F. Averitt Cumberland Co 26/W January 29,1888 C.H. Cogdell, JP Witnesses: Willie A. Sewell W.H. Averitt Nannie L. Sewell
Evander E. Bedsole Cumberland Co 21/W Mariah Faircloth Cumberland Co. August 4, 1889 Rev. C.E. Beard, MG Witnesses: Isaac J. Hall, John R. Hall
Arthur Bedsole Bladen Co 24/W Mary Jane Averitt Cumberland Co 21/ Feb. 28, 1890 C.H. Cogdell, JP Witnesses: W.A. Chason J.R. Chason W.A. Sewell
Larkin Bedsole Cumberland Co 65/W Atha H. Carter Cumberland Co 25/ May 17, 1890 J. McP Geddie, JP Witnesses: J.H. Faircloth J.W. Faircloth
John D. Bedsole Cumberland Co 21/W Ella N. Guy Flea Hill 19/ July 17, 1890 R.W. Hardie, JP Witnesses: Geo W. Rose John Roddick
A.D. Bedsole Cumberland Co 21/W Laura A. Carty BeaverDam 17/ November 6, 1890 C.P. Overby, JP Witnesses: N. Ingram R.H. Buckingham A.T. Strickland
Charles H. Bedsole Robeson Co 25/W Maggie Sealy Robeson Co 20/ December 15, 1894 John Smith, JP Witnesses: J.A. Chason Sarah Smith Cora Smith

Farley Bedsole Cross Creek 24/W Mary E. Starling Cross Creek 22/ December 28, 1901 Rev. J.O. Tew, MG Witnesses: J.S. Bethea Farley Bedsole

G.N. Bedsole Beaver Dam 28/W Berta Starling Pearces Mill -- March 8, 1907 Rev. Jas J. Hall, MG Witnesses: Jas Jessup Bradley Wheeler Tom Parker

Larkin J. Bedsole Fayetteville 18/W Mary Howell Fayetteville 18/ Feb. 13, 1909 D.N. McLean,JP Witnesses: D.W. Green Emily Howell J.H. Melvin

Daniel J. Bedsole Parkersburg 21/W Minnie Peterson Hope Mills 19/ Sept. 21, 1913 Alex Simmons, JP Witnesses: Alex Simmons Stephen Melvin Alex Faircloth

Benjamin Bedsole 29/W Martha Goodman Cooper 21/ J.W. Johnson, JP Witnesses: J.W. Pittman

Alex E. Bedsole Autryville 19/W Eula Groom Autryville 18/ July 15, 1916 J.F. Faircloth, JP Witnesses: T.H. Faircloth C.L. Bedsole S. Smith

T.C. Bedsole Autryville 21/W Bessie Cashwell Autryville 14/ May 8, 1920 W.D.Gaster,JP Witnesses: C.C. Howard

John T. Bedsole 44/W Lelia Marvis Hudson Stedman 30/ March 31,1923 Adolphus Cheek, JP Witnesses: S.H. Scarborough E.M. Yates

S. Bedsole White Oak 24/W Emma Gertrude Simmons Cedar Creek 18/ July 8, 1923 Rev. G.Scott Turner, MG Witnesses: A.C. Hair Letha Bedsole Clayton Simmons

Ellen S. Bedsole Cedar Creek 20 Gipson L. Parker Cedar Creek 20 Oct. 27, 1874 J.C. Blocker, JP Witnesses: T.R. Parker L. Culbreth

Martha J Bedsole Cedar Creek 22 Wm B. Hall Cedar Creek 24 Jan. 27, 1875 Geo B. Downing Witnesses: J.A. Woodard J.J. Rogers T. Bedsole

Melissa Bedsole Cedar Creek 20 Stephen Autry Flea Hill 17 Feb, 25, 1879 Joshua Melvin, JP Witnesses: Alex Autry D.J. Bedsole

Emily A. Bedsole Cedar Creek 19 Wm B. Autry Flea Hill -- Oct. 29, 1879 Joshua Melvin, JP Witnesses: W.A. Melvin M.E. Melvin

Mary M. Bedsole Cedar Creek 21 Wm H. Averitt Cedar Creek 26 Dec. 25, 1879 Joshua Melvin, JP
Carrie Bedsole Cedar Creek 23 Geo F. Hair Cedar Creek 24 Oct. 16, 1882 T.J. Parker, JP

Addie L Bedsole Cedar Creek 20 Wm A. Jackson Cedar Creek -- Nov. 25, 1887 Rev. W.R. Johnson, MG Witnesses: J.C. Jackson J.G. Jackson B.A. Jackson

Ellen M. Bedsole Cedar Creek 23 Wm. D. Hargrove Flea Hill 26 Jan. 3, 1888 J.C. Poe, JP

Sudie Bedsole 17 D.M. Bundles Bladen Co 21 Sept.18, 1888 L.C. Straughn, JP

Mary M. Bedsole Beaver Dam 22 L.S. Willis Beaver Dam 27 Dec. 27,1897 Geo A. Hall, JP

Tishia Bedsole Cumberland Co 16 F.H. Smith Cumberland Co 21 Dec. 28, 1898 H.B. Downing

Mattie Bedsole Beaver Dam 27 A.W. Bedsole Sampson Co 24 July 8, 1900 J.S. Horne, JP Jennie

C. Bedsole Cedar Creek 16 C.W. Nunnery Cedar Creek 24 Sept. 25, 1907 Rev. W.A. Humphry, MG Witnesses: Geo B. Nunnery Mrs. D.P. Spell Mrs. G.B. Nunnery

S.E. Bedsole Cedar Creek 40 Wm Townsend Sampson Co 58 April 19, 1908 Rev. G.A. Bain, MG Witnesses: N.E. Williams A.E. Matthews A.D. Bedsole

Lizzie Bedsole Beaver Dam 22 D.M. Thomas Sampson Co 27 May 3, 1908 R.L. Hall, JP Witnesses: G.C. Lockamy

Frances Bedsole Autryville 17 Henry H. Hair Autryville 21 Jan. 22, 1910 J.M. Faircloth, JP

Ann Bedsole Fayetteville 30 Charles Autry Fayetteville 28 Aug. 14, 1910 D.H. McMillan, JP

Mary J. Bedsole Cross Creek 22 W.H. Hair Cross Creek 22 June 16, 1904 D.N. McLean, JP

Lee Bedsole Fayetteville 23 William Autry Fayetteville 38 July 10, 1915 F.H. Overby, JP

Cora Bedsole Fayetteville 23 Leslie Faircloth Fayetteville 21 Dec. 24, 1916

Louise Bedsole Cumberland Co 18 Eugene Ballard Cumberland Co 21 Sept. 15, 1917 Rev. W.D. Dean, MG
Mittie Bedsole Fayetteville 23 Clyde Autry Fayetteville 23 Nov. 6, 1920 F.M. Wiggins Witnesses: C.S. Jones

Mary C. Bedsole White Oak 23 Ava Lee Edge Cedar Creek 26 April 23, 1921
Thelma Bedsole Fayetteville 18 Jas Gibson Fayetteville 27 Dec. 22, 1921 Rev. D.E. Deaton, MG Witnesses: J.R. Buie Lizzie Bedsole

The following came from cousin Fay Sadler, who is a descendant of Henry Asbury Sessoms and Elizabeth Bedsole, below. Fay also sent me a picture of Henry and one of Elizabeth. Note how they listed “white” and “Indian”.

Henry Asbury Sessoms age 31 (white) married ELIZABETH S. BEDSOLE age 21 (white) at the home of Norris Bedsole by Rev. J.A. Tew on Dec. 16, 1894 witnessed by: P.M. Bullard, O.L. Owen, T.E. Rich (NOTE: Elizabeth was a daughter of Thomas Bedsole, Sr.)

B.J. BEDSOLE age 19 (Indian) (This is Benjamin James Bedsole, son of Docia Bedsole and Enoch Emanuel, Jr., listed further on as Indians) married Jennette Goodman age 23 (Indian) at their home by: P.M. Hotcher - minister on Nov. 30, 1913 witnessed by: J.H. Bedsole, C.A. Brewington, J.L. Warrick (In reality, Benjamin was at most, only half Indian).

CHARLIE BEDSOLE age 23 (white) married Bonnie Belle Carter age 20 (white) on July 26, 1914 at the brides home by: W.S. Vann -Justice of Peace witnessed by: W.M. Carter, A.R. Matthis, C.M. Carter

H.C. BEDSOLE age 24 (white) married Lula May Green age 19 (white) on Dec. 10,1916 at my home by: Uriah Sessoms -Justice of Peace witnessed by: E.L. Mathews, Dora Sessoms, Esphie Bedsole.

Henry Asbury Sessoms age 31 (white) married Elizabeth S. Bedsole age 21(white) on Dec.16, 1894 by: Rev. J.A. Tew at the home of Norris Bedsole witnessed by: P.M. Bullard, O.L. Owen, T.E. Rich

1916 Marriage License issued: Samson County, NC: R.D. Caison to Fitzhugh Bedsole

Columbus County, NC: Reynolds, Jonathan married Ziphia Bedsole on 3-6-1879 (his first marriage) performed by Thomas Barefoot at E Reynolds - mother: "Penny" (Elizabeth) Reynolds.

CRENSHAW COUNTY, ALABAMA MARRIAGE

Watkins, M.G. M.E. to Bedsole Oct 07,1884

Williamson ,W.J.W. to Elizabeth ,L. Bedsole Sep 13,1893

KILLED IN VIETNAM WAR

Bedsole, Joseph L. Jr. 1st Lt. Army Mobile, Ala. KIA

DIED, FLORENCE, LAUDERDALE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, C.T. (Ted), 1/18/95, 1/17/95, Sheffield, AL (see 1/19), Oakwood

NC OBITUARIES

Mahala Catherine Bedsole Sessoms w/f b.Dec. 14, 1870 in Cumberland Co. NC daughter of: Thomas & Annie Elizabeth (Guthrie) Bedsole, wife of Benson Sessoms died in Sampson Co. on Feb. 28, 1941. cause: cardiac disease, she was 70 years old, buried in Sessoms Family Cemetery, Sampson Co, NC. Informants listed as Marvin Sessoms (son)

NC CEMETARIES

Rosa May, wife of Walter L. Bledsoe (Bedsole) 30 May 1898 - 28 Jan 1919 11.

Lizzie May, dau. of Walter L. & Rosa M. Bledsoe b.& d. 27 Jan 1919 12.

Herman T., son of Walter L. & Rosa M. Bledsoe 30 Dec 1914 - 26 Aug 1917 13.

Roy F., son of C.F. & Lillie Bedsole 7 Sep 1910 - 26 Feb 1913 14.

Virlie Mae, dau. of C.F. & Lillie Bedsole 26 Dec 1906 - 28 Feb 1919.

Duncan McLaurin Cemetary, Sampson County, NC

Eugene, son of Marshall Stephen & Malissa Lee Autry 21 Jul 1899 - 21 Aug 1906

Marshall Stephen Autry 15 Oct 1861 - 20 Feb 1943

Malissia Lee Bedsole, wife of Marshall Stephen Autry 2 Aug 1859 - 24 Jul 1945

Travis Bedsole 9 Oct 1830 - 28 Oct 1906

OUTLAW CEMETARY, DUPLIN COUNTY, NC

Outlaw, Victoria Francis, 7-26-1852 – 7-25-1878, da. of George Outlaw & Hester Whitfield, spouse of William T. Bedsole, at Outlaw Cemetery,, Duplin County, N.C

MOUNTAIN REST CEMETARY, CLEVELAND COUNTY, NC

Bedsole, Mexie Jay May 10, 1914 Jun 9, 1978 WW II...Husband.

Bedsole, Vera I. Dec 21, 1916...Wife

ARCHIBALD MCLERAN CEMETARY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC

Martha Bedsole 23 Jan 1842 - 20 Jan 1866

PETERS CREEK CEMETARY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC

Hall Mildred S - Donza L Mar 26 1929 - Aug 5 1973 "Our loved ones"

Seavy L Bedsole Dec 3 1924 - Mar 10 1973 "Father, At rest"

Cumberland Cemetary, Cumberland County, NC

Bledsole, Robert Wayne Nov. 25, 1938 Nov. 25, 1985 US Navy.

Bedsole, Mishoe Lee Jan. 26, 1868 Dec. 12, 1945

Reuben Fisher Cemetary, Sampson County, NC

Lucinda Fisher Bedsole 5 Dec 1858 - 19 Feb 1883

BEDSOLES IN LOUISIANA

Bedsole obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Bedsole, George W. 4 May 2003-May 2003

Don Johnson Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/4/2003

BIOGRAPHIES

BEDSOLE, GEORGE W.

George W. Bedsole, a retired department head emeritus of sociology, social

welfare and criminal justice, and professor emeritus of sociology at

Southeastern Louisiana University, passed away in Hammond surrounded by his

family at 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2003. He was 83 and a U.S. Army veteran

of World War II. A native of Slocomb, Ala., he was born Nov. 9, 1919, and

attended the University of Alabama. He later transferred to LSU, where he

completed his graduate degrees. He accepted a teaching position at

Southeastern in 1947, where he taught for 38 years. He retired in 1983

after serving as department head for 15 years. He worked diligently to

establish the Criminal Justice and Social Welfare programs at Southeastern

and was proud of the national recognition these programs and the many

graduates brought to SLU. Throughout his tenure at SLU, he taught not only

sociology, but geography, economics and graduate courses in the department.

His criminology classes looked forward to their annual visit to the

Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola to see the facility first hand. He

was a former member of Pi Gamma Mu, the Southern Sociological Society, the

Southeast Division of the Association of American Geographers, a member of

the Capital Area Agency on Aging during its first year, an honorary charter

member of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association, and an honorary member of

the Blue Knights of America. He was a member of First United Methodist

Church of Hammond, and worked with many Hammond area organizations before he retired. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Cecile Reinken Bedsole; a

daughter and son-in-law, Robert G. and Brenda Bedsole Ricks of Amite; two

sons, G. Alan Bedsole of Amite and Robert Lee Bedsole and wife Krispin Patrice Caldwell of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Michael and Robert W. Ricks of Amite, and Rachel, Laura and Jason Bedsole of Baton Rouge; a nephew, Hubert Woods Jr.and wife Bille of Lake Charles; and two nieces, Jan Woods Gray and husband Bob of Lake Charles and Betty Sue Woods Rash and husband Bobby of Slocomb. Preceded in death by his parents, G.W. Bedsole and Bannie McKnight Bedsole; a sister, Blanche Bedsole Woods; and two brothers, Vergil Lee Bedsole and Wilmer Bedsole. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation in the funeral home chapel from noon until service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Win Welford and Dr.George Hess. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the George W. Bedsole Criminal Justice Award Scholarship Fund, Southeastern

Louisiana University Development Foundation, SLU Box 1073, Hammond, LA

70402 or to a favorite charity.

Rapides Parish, La.: Travis Lynner Bedsole, 1930

T.L. BEDSOLE (Son of Edward Bedsole and Susan Blackwell)

Merchant, Lena, La.

Mr. Bedsole is a member of the firm of C. W. Ainsley & Co. And is a wide awake,

enterprising business man. He was originally from Alabama, his birth occurring

in 1856, and is a son of T. H. and Mary A. (Sylvesta) Bedsole, natives of Alabama. The father was a farmer and merchant, and removed to Vernon Parish, La., where he now resides. He was quite a prominent citizen of Alabama. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, N. H. Bray Lodge No. 208, and both he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. T.L. Bedsole was educated in the common schools of Alabama. In 1879 he was married in that State to Miss Rebecca Norton, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Norton, and afterward, in 1880, removed to Rapides Parish where Mr. Bedsole was engaged in farming until the spring of 1886. He then removed to Lena, embarked in the mercantile business, and this he has since continued very successfully. He is a promising young business man, and will make his mark in the world. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, N. H. Bray Lodge No. 208. His marriage was blessed by the birth of five children, two sons and three daughters.

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana Obituary

Bedsole relatives listed.( Brenda Bedsole-Ricks

is a Judge in Louisiana)

Britton, Robert B. 21 May 2003 Jun Obituary published in the Kentwood News-Ledger: 5/21/2003 BRITTON, ROBERT B. Robert B. (Bob) (Daddy Bob) Britton died Saturday, May 10, 2003 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. He was 89, a native of Russellville, Ala., and a resident of Jackson, MS. Religious services were held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, interment in East Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Kentwood, conducted by Rev. Robert Lee and Rev. Danny Smith. He is survived by his wife, Trenia Alford, Jackson, MS; his children, Susan B. Pennell, Long Beach, Ms., and Scott R. Britton, Jackson; step-children, Tammy Lee, Alabama and Shane Langston, Pearl; grandchildren, Tara Chez, Katie Leigh and Devin Reade Britton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Aldo and Annie Gardner Britton. Pallbearers were Paul Montjoy, Minor Buchanan, Guy Buckley, Darwin Givens, Shane Langston and Mike Woodruft. Louisiana Sheriffs' Association and an honorary member of the Blue Knights of America (sic). He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hammond. Religious services were held at Harry McKneely and Son in Hammond conducted by Dr. Win Welford and Dr. George Hess, He is survived by his wife Cecil Reinken Bedsole; a daughter and son-in-law, Robert G and Brenda Bedsole Ricks, Amite; two sons, G. Alan Bedsole, of Amite and Robert L. Bedsole and his wife, Krispin, of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Michael and Robert W. Ricks, Amite, Rachel, Laura, and Joseph Bedsole of Baton Rouge; a nephew, Hubert Woods Jr. and his wife Bille of Lake Charles; and two nieces Jan Woods Gray and her husband Bob of Lake Charles and Betty Sue Rash and her husband, Bobby of Slocomb, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Bannie McKnight Bedsole; a sister, Blanche Bedsole Woods and two brothers, Vergil Lee and Wilmer Bedsole. He died of complications from Alzheimer's.

Walnut Hill, Louisiana, Baptist Church

BEDSOLE, Celia – no date of joining, letter of dismissal 17 Mar 1888. BEDSOLE, Callie – no date of joining, dismissal from membership 10 Oct 1883, restored 13 Apr 1884; born 30 Jun 1855, died 12 Feb 1910 LA, buried Mora Cemetery (Rapides) LA; married to T. ?F/H? Bedsole (separate write-up); 1 known child: Leona Ada Bedsole. BEDSOLE, Sally – baptized 8 Jul 1883, excluded 12 Dec 1885 to join Cambelites; married to T.C. Bedsole (separate write-up). BEDSOLE, T.C. – no date of joining, excluded 12 Dec 1885 to join Cambelites; married to Sally Bedsole (separate write-up). BEDSOLE, T.F. – joined by voucher 11 May 1884; born 3 Apr 1853, died 18 Feb 1910 LA, buried Mora Cemetery, Rapides, LA; married to Callie (?) (separate write-up). BEDSOLE, Travis – joined 14 Sep 1884, later excluded from fellowship, & then restored 15 Jun 1889.

WALNUT HILL CEMETARY, VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Chop, Jessie V.[Vee Bedsole] - 2 Jun 1909 / [no dates] Mother [d/o B. Felder Bedsole & Lottie Mayo]

Chop, Johnnie - 3 Apr 1911 / 6 Jan 1989 [s/o Tony Chopp & Dora Cooley] [Above 2 burials have a double stone]

Chop, John Jr., Son of M&M John Chop - 20 Feb 1931 / 27 May 1948 [granite slab replaces old marker]

Bedsole, Felder W. - 2 Sep 1895 / 2 Dec 1895

Bedsole, Rebecca S. - 1851 / 22 Sep 1895

Bedsole, Thos. L. - 30 Mar 1856 / 7 Nov 1928 [Masonic emblem] Postmaster in

Walnut Hill.

Golemon, Lottie Bedsole - 17 Oct 1877 / 29 Nov 1957 Mother [d/o Elijah Mayo & Elizabeth Bryant]

Cleveland Cemetary, Rapides Parish, La.

Bedsole, Charles L. - 9 Apr 1885 / 3 Jul 1913

Bedsole, Lula - 9 Aug 1893? / 15 Aug 1901

Bedsole, John Mayo, son of M&M T. L. Bedsole - 10 Mar 1913 / 2 Dec 1913

Dubois, Nelia Bedsole, wife of Stephen Dubois - 31 Jan 1880 / 8 Apr 1973

Early Land documentation

As pathetic as it is, I am including copies of all the documentation I have found on the early Bedsoles, with few exceptions, such as the coat of arms and the certificate for country of origin (Germany-Betzold) for Bedsole. For the past fifty-five years, I have been blocked at every twist and turn by an almost total lack of records. Also blocking my research, were the various misspellings of the ancestors/descendants, such as Bedsoll, Batsol, Bledsau, Bletso, Batson, Bedsoal, Bedsowl, Blatsow and etc. Another problem was the tendency to name children after themselves, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents. I noted no less than eight Elizabeth Bedsoles for instance, whose fathers were named Thomas Bedsole. Also, way too many people went by their middle names, and/or nicknames, such as “Scooter”, or “Lizer”, or “Cotton” Bedsole. Eventually, I found that the courthouse and its records in Bladen County, NC, where the earliest Bedsoles settled after Virginia, had burned down five times between 1768 or so and 1900, taking all land, marriage, death, birth, and other vital records up in smoke. These burnings prevented most duplicate records from also being on file in the capitol of NC, which is Raleigh. After the Bladen courthouse was burned down several times, the Bladen Court Clerk took the records to his own house and kept them for a long time trying to save them, but someone burned his house down too, for his trouble, along with the records again. More than likely these fires were the work of arsonists who did away with the records to avoid lawsuits, jail time, or other legal actions against them. Due to the huge amount of time required to do so, I have not thoroughly gone through the archives at the courthouse in Raleigh and there are more records there. But I can give a word of advice to anyone who wants to go and look; Take a good flashlight, a good camera with flash, a work table, a portable lamp and a chair to sit in. Also, take a small copier and supplies and a small folding table, or something to lay stuff on. I invite anyone who has the grit, to go to that courthouse and do some research. But be prepared to stay not less than 7 days at a time, to look through hundreds if not thousands of papers, in boxes and no other kind of order, and to work really hard at it for not less than ten hours each and every day. As in Virginia, land records are about the only thing one can find with the word “Bedsole”, or equivalent/variation, on it. Its almost as if our ancestors never existed as far as shipping, births, children, spouses, parents, deaths, marriages, divorces, court actions, and etc.. It didn’t help any either, that NC only began to require birth records in 1912, or so.

EARLY NC AND VIRGINIA LAND RECORDS

I have written these just as the original documents were written, errors, misspellings and all. NOTE: I have no clue how the black dots got attached to the following, nor how to get rid of them. I have tried all I know to delete them. Information within parentheses, are my own, for your clarification.

The first five land records, are those of William Henry Bledsoe, whom I believe MAY have been the father of, and whom led to, our own William Henry Bedsole, b. 1727-30.:

Land Office. Northern Neck Grants. (Virginia).

July 11, 1719. Va. Land Office. Patent # 11, Page 20, book for 1719-1724: William Henry Bledsoe (Bedsole, Sr. ?) (b. ca. 1698?), Land Patent for 274 acres St. Marys Parish, Russel County, Va.

May 30, 1726, Va. Land Office. Patent # 12, book for 1623-1774. William Henry Bledsoe (Bedsole, Sr. ?) and (his brother) Abraham Bledsoe, 1,000 acres, Spotsylvania County, Va.

Sept. 28, 1728. Va. Land Office. Patent # 13, book for 1725-1730. Isaac Bledsoe (Brother of William Henry, Sr. and Abraham) 1,000 acres . Spotsylvania County, Va.

Mar. 12, 1739. Va. Land Office. Patent # 18, book for 1738-1739. William Henry Bledsoe (Bedsole, Sr.?) 700 acres, Spotsylvania County, Va. Jun. 16, 1768. Va.

Grant # 0 in Book for 1767-1770. 48 acres. William Henry Bledsoe, Culpepper County, Virginia.

NOTE: The William Henry Bedsole above, apparently came to Virgina from England, never left Virginia and died in Virginia, in 1770. He had a son born in 1727, who moved to the Bladen County, NC area in 1748-49 He was William Henry Jr., and his last name spelling became Bedsole, either deliberately, or inadvertently, was done by a Scribe there. This Willam Jr., is the Bledsoe-to-Bedsole connection, IF there is one, and I do emphasize, IF.

Deed Of William West (Jr.), Brother Of Rhoda West,

(Mother Of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. And John Bedsole,

Born 1750 and 1753, Respectively.

July 8, 1816

State of North Carolina, Bladen County To the Surveyor of the said County you are hereby directed to survey and admeasure or cause to be surveyed laid out or and measured for William WEST 250 acres land in the aforesaid county agreable to his Entry No. 270 and Dated February 5th 1816 Lying on the North side of Turnbull joining John DAVIS and William RICHARDSONS and Daniel MCDUFFIE and Peter MCBRIDEs and such survey to be made do you return to the Secretary's office agreable to Law given under my hand at office. July 8th 1816 J (? initial illegible) s. CAMPBELL ET

Vincent Bedsole, Brother of William Jr., Elisha and John

1. 04/23/1762. BLADEN COUNTY, NC. John Mellon, planter, of Bladen County, party of the first part, hereby sells and conveys unto Vincent Bedsole, planter, also of Bladen County, NC, party of the second part, for 4 pounds sterling, a certain track or parcel of land situate and lying in Bladen County, NC containing 300 acres as follows. To Wit Beginning at two white oaks near a ridge and running along Thomas Bedsole’s line, N 156 Poles 23 poles and 12 links.

2. 08/20/1764. BLADEN COUNTY, NC. Vincent Bedsole, planter of Bladen County, NC party of the first part hereby sells and conveys unto James Bailey, planter, also of Bladen County, NC party of the second part, for 6 pounds sterling a certain track or parcel of land containing 190 acres situate being and lying in Bladen County, NC as follows to Wit. Beginning at a pine and running S along .......190 Acres. NOTE: This land is also located near Beaverdam, NC.

(William, HENRY BEDSOLE, b. 1727.)

3. 01/01/1793, BLADEN COUNTY, NC. William Bedsole, of Bladen County, planter, party of the first part sells, conveys and transfers unto William Gray, planter, party of the second part for 1 pound sterling 15 shillings also of Bladen County, NC the following track of parcel of land: To Wit; Beginning at a white oak and Running along the N side of the Beaverdam 32 poles, 43 chains and 12 links..............50 acres.

4. Pp.463-464: 22 Jan 1793,William Gray of Bladen Co., to William Bedsole of same, for 15 pounds.50 A between Turnbull and the pine pond.William Grey (Seal),Wit: Hezekiah Jones (X), Saml Hales (X). Bladen, Feby Term 1793, prov.by Hezekiah Jones.

(Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.)

5. Abstracts of Land Entries: Bladen Co, NC 1778-1781 by Dr. A.B. Pruitt 1989: Page 146 911 Feb.7, 1779 Thomas Bedsole enters 100 ac on NE side of Beaverdam Swamp; includes where he lives and runs up. ("Runs up" means it runs up the stream, or swamp, in this case).

6. Page 154 955.Mar.10, 1779 Thomas Bedsole enters 100 ac on the head of Short spring Br and runs up. (Br means Branch). This was in Bladen County.

7. Page 173 1064. May 24,1779 Jesse Carter enters 100 ac on South River marshes; borders the upper side of Thomas Bedsole.("Upper side", means along his property line, on the north side). In Bladen County.

8. Page 204 1231. Nov.2, 1779 Thomas Bedsole enters 100 ac on E side of Beaverdam Swamp; borders: his own line. Bladen County.

9. Thos Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #1238 issued Mar.10, 1780 by Thos Robeson to Thomas Bedsole for 100 ac on E side of Beaverdam Swamp, joins his own line, & entered Nov.2,1779;100 ac surveyed Jun.25,1786 by J Rhodes; Archibald McDonald & Ezekiah Jones, chain carriers; grant #1137 issued Oct.10,1787 (Archibald McDaniels, not McDonald, and Ezekiah, were neighbors, owning land adjoining Thomas Sr.'s). Bladen County

10. 964(3768). Thomas Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #963 issued Jun.30,1780 by Thos Robeson to "Ezechiah" Jones for 100 ac on SW side of South R, ("R" means river), begins at mouth of Long Br, runs "up",& entered Mar. 15,1780 [note at bottom] "sold to Thos Bedsole as will appear by plats". Bladen County, NC

11. 100 ac surveyed Jun.25, 1786 for Thomas Bedsole (Ezehiah Jones-lined out] by J Rhodes; Ezehiah Jones & Archibald McDonald, chain carriers; grant #1153 issued Oct.10,1787. Bladen County, NC

12. 965(3769). Thomas Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #1447 issued Jun.30, 1779 by Thos Robinson (Robeson, not Robinson) to Thos Bedsole for 100 ac, begins on head of Short Spring Br, runs "up", & entered Mar.10,1779;100 ac surveyed Jun.24,1786 by J Rhodes. John Bedsole & Baxter Davis, chain carriers; grant #1154 issued Oct.10,1787. (It is very rare to come across ANYTHING with Johns name on it. This John was a brother of William Jr., and uncle of Thomas Sr. Bladen County, NC.

13. 1387(4192). Thomas Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #918 issued May 10,1779 by Thos Robeson to Thos Bedsole for 100 ac on NE side of Beaverdam Swamp, includes where he lives, runs "up",& entered Feb.7,1779;100 ac surveyed Sept.24,1783 by Will Bryan;[no chain carriers mentioned) Grant #1054 issued Nov.7,1784. Bladen County, NC.

14. 2278(5083). Thomas Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #1169 issued May 1,1795 by W R Singletary to Simon Pharis Hair for 100 ac, between Archebald McDaniel & Samuel Hails (also sometimes spelled HALES), joins both, along "the" road "on both sides,& entered...Bladen County, NC.

15. Jan.1,1795 [on back] warrant sold Oct.10, 1798 by Jesse Hair, heir of Simon Pharis Hair, to Thomas Bedsole (signed) Jesse Hair (no witness) and (no date) John "Pharies" swears purchase money for within mentioned land was paid & warrant obtained without fraud (signed) John Pharies (witness) Will White;100 ac surveyed Nov.24,1798 by A Weathersbee; Saml Pharis & H "Thos", chain carriers; grant #2183 issued Mar.9,1799. Bladen County, NC.

16. 2821(5604). William Bedsole 100 ac; warrant #1541 issued Apr.4,1796 by W R Singletary to William Bedsole for 100 ac, begins at his own corner on Great White Pocoson, (This was more likely Moccasin, not Pocoson) runs down his line,& entered Nov.16,1795;100 ac on N side of Weathersbee's Mill Bay surveyed Nov.20,1799 by A Weathersbee;[no chain carriers mentioned]. Bladen County, NC.

17. # 616 Sept.30,1799 William Bedsole paid 0.75 (about ONE DOLLAR in today’s money) pounds for 150 ac in entries #1799 & "blank" dated Nov.16,1795 (signed) John Haywood,PT Grant #2686 issued Nov.27,1802. Bladen County, NC.

18. 3088(0248). Thomas Bedsole 31 ac; warrant #508 issued Feb.28,1818 by Jas Campbell to Thos "Beadsole" (From JD: an interesting way to spell Bedsole. "Bead" is "Bed"?. They spelled it BED, then BEAD, in the same deed) for 50 ac, joins Francis Davis on S side of South R,& entered Aug.4,1817;31 ac surveyed May 12,1818 by P Kelly; Geo Blackwell & Levi Jones, chain carriers,[land on South R, begins at Archd McDaniel's corner pine in John Daniel's line at head of Juniper "Bulk",joins Wm Smith Sr,& Sessoms; 2 copies of survey in shuck]. Bladen County, NC. (Note: From JD This "Sessoms" family is where Sessoms Bedsole got his first name. This George Blackwell, was the grandfather of Susan Blackwell, who married Edward Bedsole, son of Thomas Jr.)

19. 3089(0249). Thomas Beadsole 50 ac;warrant #136 issued Sept.2,1815 by Jas Campbell to Ths. Bedsole for 50 ac, joins Francis Davis' line on S side of South R,& entered May 8,1815;50 ac surveyed Oct.16,1815 by James Kelly; John Daniel & Travas Bedsole (Travis Bedsole), chain carriers;[land begins at Ellis’ corner pine on SW side of Juniper "Bulk";2 copies of survey in shuck. ("Shuck" refers to the file folder, or onion skin paper enclosing something). Bladen County, NC.

20. 6 Dec.1822-Ths. Bledsoe and Charlotte Bledsoe (This was Thomas Bedsole, Jr. and wife, Charlotte English) To Penelope McDaniel, Levi Jones and Ths. Smith for $100 all our right to a Negro wench and child by the names of Rachel and Minnie. Witness: Nathan Wheeler. May Term 1823. A McDowell, Clerk. (Note: although a different spelling the above entry was indexed under Bedsol). Bladen County, NC. (McDaniel, Jones and Smith above, (and wives of them) were sisters and were all daughters

of Sarah, a sister of Thomas Jr.).

21. 10 Oct. 1820-Thomas Bedsole, Jr. to Daniel Melvin-$140 for 50 acres adj lands of Francis Davis and including the plantation on which I now live and 10 acres on N side of Archibald McDaniel's Pond adj lands patented by Archibald McDaniel, Sr. Wit: Robert Melvin and Elizabeth Melvin. Feb. term 1825. The following were the wife and children of Thomas Smith, husband of Sarah Bedsole, giving up their claim against the land of Thomas Smith. They are Sarah, Elizabeth, Ann, and Clarry, to Joab, brother of Thomas Smith.:

22. 7 July 1842-Sarah Bedsole, Levi Jones & his wife Elizabeth Jones, Ann Smith, Owen Jones & Clarry Jones his wife To Joab Smith-$160-all our right in 4 tracts of land on the S side of the Beaverdam Swamp, a branch of South River & both sides of the Stage Road granted to Thomas Smith, Sr. The above tracts belonging to Thomas Smith, deceased & Sarah Bedsole, Elizabeth Jones, Ann Smith & Clarry Jones, being 4 of the lawful heirs of Thomas Smith. . . Wit: Thomas Smith, Senr. Stephen Smith. August Term 1842. David Lewis. Commission to Robert Melvin & Love McDaniel, Esqs. to take private examinations of Elizabeth & Clarry Jones separate from their husbands Levi & Owen Jones-Said examination had on 9 Sept 1842 at Beaverdam Meeting House. Note: Love McDaniel was a Lawyer and land speculator.

23. March 1842-Daniel Bedsole, Thomas Parker & wife Charity Bedsole of Cumberland County, Nusen Autry & wife Clarey also of Cumberland County To Love McDaniel-$80, all our right, title, interest & claim to lands of the estate of William Bedsole, it being undivided & containing 417 acres on the S. side of South River. First tract adj lands of Thomas Bedsole granted to William Bedsole on 12 Dec 1816-another tract of 107 acres being part of a tract granted to Samuel Hales on 9 March 1791 on the South side of South river East of the Stage road adj lands of Mathew Hales-3rd tract of 100 acres granted to Thomas Bedsole & by him conveyed to Benjamin Faircloth & by him to William Bedsole on W side of South river-5th tract of 10 acres-6th tract of 100 acres being part of tract granted to Samuel Hales on 9 March 1797 including that part not sold or give to John Bedsole & adj lands of Samuel Phares-also our interest in 100 acres "which we have not got the grant nor courses" to the 3/8th part of the above land. Wit: J. B. Simpson, John McDaniel. Feby Term 1843. David Lewis, Clerk (William, son of Thomas Sr. has died and this land is being given to lawyer Love McDaniel, likely for handling Williams affairs and he likely paid additional money besides that). Bladen County, NC.

24. 10 Oct. 1820-Thomas Bedsole, Sr.. to Daniel Melvin-$140 for 50 acres adj lands of Francis Davis and including the plantation on which I now live and 10 acres on N side of Archibald McDaniel's Pond adj lands patented by Archibald McDaniel, Sr. Wit: Robert Melvin and Elizabeth Melvin. Feb. term 1825. Bladen County, NC.

Note from JD: There is no documentation that brothers Vincent, John, Elisha and William Bedsole ever existed as brothers. Full deeds or patents were lost in courthouse fires, but I found some as listed here, in deed abstract and index books. (Check out the book numbers. It takes a long time to look through one book. They are not in order, and in boxes. In this case, there were more than 500 books.

FROM BOXES OF OLD NC LAND RECORDS

AT THE RALEIGH, NC COURTHOUSE

Note from JD: These books are in no special order. You could literally spend YEARS looking through them.

From Books #1, 2 and 3 nothing. From book # 4 Old NC Deeds: Pp. 463-464: 22 Jan 1793, William Gray of Bladen Co., to William Bedsole of same, for (pounds symbol) 15...50 A between Turnbull and the pine pond...William Gray (Seal), Wit: Hezekiah Jones (X), Samuell Hales (X). Bladen, Feby Term 1793, prov. by Hezekiah Jones. From Book #12 ("sd" means "said"). (This has to be William Jr., father of Thomas Sr.). Bladen County, NC.

5500 pg. 290 VINCENT BEDSOLE 10 May 1760 300 acres for two pounds sterling in Johnston County on the N. side of Neuse River between ANTHONY HERRING,.......?

Page # 390. 1757. Old Dobbs County: Vincent Bedsole....

From JD: Vincent was Spelled “Vinson” in the book).....sells 157 acres to Thomas Thinkley. (Note from JD: Dobbs County only existed a few years and its name changed). Dobbs was created from Johnston which was created from part of Bladen. After "Dobbs" was deleted, it became Lenoir County. So even though he owned land in "Dobbs", it is likely to have adjoined the land of Thomas Sr., still in "Bladen" County).
NOTES FROM JD: John Bedsole, born about 1730 is listed on the 1790 Bladen County Census. I know the William Bedsole above was not the son of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. because in 1793, Thomas’s William was only 10 years old. That leaves William (Henry) Bedsole, Jr., b. 1727.

From Book # 107: Capt. Johnston's District. Bedsole, John 200 acres 1779. Bedsole, Thomas 100 acres, 1779. Bladen County, NC.

From Book # 119 Bladen County . # 859. Feb. 2, 1779 John Bedsole enters 100 ac about 600 yards below Watson's Br "by" a place called the "thick bolk". Bladen County, NC.

04/23/1762. BLADEN COUNTY, NC. John Mellon, planter, of Bladen County, party of the first part, hereby sells and conveys unto Vincent Bedsole, planter, also of Bladen County, NC, party of the second part, for 4 pounds sterling, a certain track or parcel of land situate and lying in Bladen County, NC containing 300 acres as follows. To Wit Beginning at two white oaks near a ridge and running along Thomas Bedsole’s line, N 156 Poles 23 poles and 12 links..............NOTE: This land is located near Beaverdam, Bladen County, NC.

08/20/1764. BLADEN COUNTY, NC. Vincent Bedsole, planter of Bladen County, NC party of the first part hereby sells and conveys unto James Bailey, planter, also of Bladen County, NC party of the second part, for 6 pounds sterling a certain track or parcel of land containing 190 acres situate being and lying in Bladen County, NC as follows to Wit. Beginning at a pine and running S along ..190 Acres. NOTE: This land is also located near Beaverdam, Bladen County, NC.

01/01/1793, BLADEN COUNTY, NC. William Bedsole, of Bladen County, planter, party of the first part sells, conveys and transfers unto William Gray, planter, party of the second part for 1 pound sterling 15 shillings also of Bladen County, NC the following tract or parcel of land: To Wit; Beginning at a white oak and Running along the N side of the Beaverdam 32 poles, 43 chains and 12 links 50 acres. NOTE: This land is also located near Beaverdam, Bladen County, NC. See: "Bladen County,North Carolina Abstracts of Early Deeds 1738-1804 by: Brent H. Holcomb, C.A.L.S. 1979, For 1738-1779"

Pp.463-464: Bladen County, NC., 22 Jan 1793,William Gray of Bladen Co., to William Bedsole (of 1730) of same, for 15 pounds.50 A between Turnbull and the pine pond.William Grey (Seal),Wit: Hezekiah Jones (X), Saml Hales (X). Bladen, Feby Term 1793, prov.by Hezekiah Jones. (From JD: In various stories on the NC History site, William Gray was indicted for land fraud, embezzlement, and etc., against the state. It appears that he also got William Bedsole involved in his dealings more than one time).

Page 146 911 Feb.7, 1779 Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) enters 100 ac on NE side of Beaverdam Swamp Bladen County, NC; includes where he lives and runs up. ("Runs up" means it runs up the stream, or swamp, in this case).

Page 154 955.Mar.10, 1779 Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) enters 100 ac on the head of Short spring Br and runs up. (Br means Branch). Bladen County, NC.

Page 173 1064. May 24,1779 Jesse Carter enters 100 ac on South River marshes; borders the upper side of Thomas Bedsole (Sr.).("Upper side", means along his property line, on the north side).

Page 204 1231. Nov.2, 1779 Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) enters 100 ac on E side of Beaverdam Swamp; borders: his own line. See: Abstracts of Land Warrants Bladen County, NC 1778-1803 Part 1 by Dr. A.P. Pruitt 200-948(3752):

This 100 ac; warrant #1238 issued Mar.10, 1780 by Thos. Robeson to Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) for 100 ac on E side of Beaverdam Swamp, joins his own line,& entered Nov.2,1779; 100 ac surveyed Jun.25,1786 by J Rhodes; Archibald McDonald & Ezekiah Jones, chain carriers; grant #1137 issued Oct.10,1787 (Archibald McDaniels, not McDonald, and Ezekiah, were neighbors, owning land adjoining Thomas Sr.'s). Bladen County, NC.

964(3768). Bladen County, NC. Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.) 100 ac; warrant #963 issued Jun.30,1780 by This Robeson to "Ezechiah" (Probably Hezekiah) Jones for 100 ac on SW side of South R, ("R" means river), begins at mouth of Long Br, runs "up",& entered Mar. 15,1780 [note at bottom] "sold to This Bedsole as will appear by plats".

Bladen County, NC. 100 ac surveyed Jun.25, 1786 for Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) (Ezekiah Jones-lined out] by J Rhodes; Ezekiah Jones & Archibald McDonald (McDaniel) , chain carriers; grant #1153 issued Oct.10,1787.

965(3769). Bladen County, NC.Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) 100 ac; warrant #1447 issued Jun.30, 1779 by Ths Robinson (Robeson, not Robinson) to Thos Bedsole for 100 ac, begins on head of Short Spring Br, runs "up", & entered Mar.10,1779; 100 ac surveyed Jun.24,1786 by J Rhodes; John Bedsole & Baxter Davis, chain carriers; grant #1154 issued Oct.10,1787.

1387(4192). Bladen County, NC. Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) 100 ac; warrant #918 issued May 10,1779 by Ths Robeson to Ths Bedsole for 100 ac on NE side of Beaverdam Swamp, includes where he lives, runs "up",& entered Feb.7,1779;100 ac surveyed Sept.24,1783 by Will Bryant;[no chain carriers mentioned];grant #1054 issued Nov.7,1784.

2278(5083). Bladen County, NC.Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) 100 ac; warrant #1169 issued May 1,1795 by W R Singletary to Simon Pharis Hair for 100 ac, between Archebald McDaniel & Samuel Hails (also sometimes spelled HALES), joins both, along "the" road "on both sides,& entered Jan.1,1795[on back] warrant sold Oct.10, 1798 by Jesse Hair, heir of Simon Pharis Hair, to Thomas Bedsole (signed) Jesse Hair (no witness) and no date) John "Pharies" swears purchase money for within mentioned land was paid & warrant obtained without fraud (signed) John Pharies (witness) Will White;100 ac surveyed Nov.24,1798 by A Weathersbee; Saml Pharis & H "This", chain carriers; grant #2183 issued Mar.9,1799.(Duncan, Owen and John Bedsole all married 3 of Hairs daughters. Hair and Pharis were neighboring landowners)

2821(5604). Bladen County, NC. William Bedsole (of 1730) 100 ac; warrant #1541 issued Apr.4,1796 by W R Singletary to William Bedsole for 100 ac, begins at his own corner on Great White Pocoson, runs down his line,& entered Nov.16,1795;100 ac on N side of Weathersbee's mill Bay surveyed Nov.20,1799 by A Weathersbee;[no chain carriers mentioned]. # 616 Sept.30,1799 William Bedsole paid 0.75 (about ONE DOLLAR in today’s money) pounds for 150 ac in entries #1799 & "blank" dated Nov.16,1795 (signed) John Haywood, PT Grant #2686 issued Nov.27,1802. (William to William; Must have been William Jr., b. 1727, William b. 1773, son of Thomas Sr. Would have made him William Jr.s Grandson).
2822 (5615). William Bedsole (1730) 50 ac; warrant #1799 issued Nov.14,1798 by Wm Robeson to William Bedsole for 50 ac on S side of South R, between & joins Archibld McDaniels & said Bedsole's own line,& entered Apr.26,1797;50 ac on N side of Weathersbee's mill Bay surveyed Nov.20,1799 by A Weathersbee;[no chain carriers mentioned];grant #2687 issued Nov.27,1802. (William gains another 50 acres from his Grandfather William (Jr)

William Henry Bedsole,b. 1773, Son Of Thomas . Bedsole, Sr.

Williams son Amos, moved from NC to Georgia about 1830. He was also a farmer. The family of Amos is listed in the 1840 Georgia Census as follows, with the state each was born in. I believe that Amos moved to Warrenton, Ga. from Bladen County, NC in 1833, but he and his wife must have been dead by 1840.

Bedsole, Amos 50 M mechanic NC
Bedsole, Martha 46 F GA
Bedsole, Aris 25 M laborer GA
Bedsole, Isaiah 21 M laborer GA
Bedsole, Travis 18 M laborer GA
Bedsole, George W. 15 M laborer GA
Bedsole, James A. 14 M GA
Bedsole, Sarah A. 17 F GA
Bedsole, Martha A. 9 F GA

It appears to me that after Thomas Bedsole, Sr. died in 1825, his NC family split up, with some staying in NC and others going and settling in Alabama, Tennessee and

Georgia. His son Travis moved to Haywod County, Tennessee and another son, Thomas, Jr., moved his entire family to Alabama. So, it is Thomas Jr. who is the cause of us Bedsoles being born in Alabama. Thomas Jr. married Charlotte English in NC and for those of you familiar with the highway in Alabama between Samson and Elba, the brick house about halfway between the two towns on the west side of the highway, with the big, white letter “E” on the chimney, is the area where Charlotte's parents and their family settled in Alabama. That E stands for English. The rest of the children of Thomas Sr. and Rebecca remained in NC to my knowledge. I was in NC two weeks ago and drove through Beaverdam/Bladen . The country there is very poor farming country. It is flat for practical purposes, covered with fields interspersed with narrow strips of woods. When I look at that country and think of having to clear 160 acres of it of all trees with an axe and two mules as our ancestors did, not to mention all the stumps, I am overwhelmed by the enormity of such a task, much less the thought of also having to provide food for my family back when that country was wild and unsettled. It helped a lot though, for me to think about myself now riding down the paved highway there, in a nice, plush, air-conditioned Cadillac, flush from having just eaten lunch in nice, air-conditioned Fullers Barbecue Buffet! The Bedsoles have come a long way since 1750, I thought to myself. Then I added, Thank you God.

NOTE: The following Land Patents were typed from the original, handwritten documents. I typed them as they were written (and spelled).

First Bedsole Land Records In This Country

The earliest available land records in this country are the following which were issued in Virginia beginning in 1719, to William Henry Bledsoe/Bedsole, Sr. These were typed from copies of the original hand-written documents. Bedsole may or may not have evolved from Bledsoe. This would have been William Henry, whose son William Jr. b. 1730, became Bedsole, perhaps.

11 July, 1719.
George the second by the grace of God , Britains king and defender of the faith, to all to whom these presents shall come,
GREETINGS. Know ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for consideration for the importation of ten persons diverted to our Colony and Dominion Of Virginia and in consideration of twenty shillings of good and lawful money paid to our revenues of our Receiver General in this our Colony and Dominion, for Yarnell Grame, for Alexander Grame, William Brown, John Reberle, Thomas Wetherby, Christopher Collins, Richard Childs, Eleanor Childs, John Hall, and Richard Florence.
WE HAVE given, granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and enforcers do give grant and confirm unto William Bledsoe (Sr.) one certain tract or parcel of land containing seven hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Orange on the branches of the Black Walnut River and recorded as followeth, to wit;
BEGINNING at two white oaks at a corner of a patent formerly granted to Hugh Jones and running thence North 40 degrees and East 82 poles to a red oak and to a white oak thence North fifteen degrees and west one hundred poles to two white oaks and a red oak thence west two hundred and sixty two poles to three white oaks, thence south twenty degrees east one hundred and sixteen poles to three white oaks thence south seventy degrees two hundred and thirty poles thence to the point of beginning. With all ye said land to have and to hold per our well loved Governor, Alexander Spotswood at Williamsburg under the seal of our said Colony the eleventh day of July, one thousand seven hundred and nineteen in the fifth year of our reign.

A. Spotswood
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30 May, 1726
GEORGE , whereas we have given granted and confirmed and by these presents we and our heirs do give grant and confirm unto Abraham Bledsoe and William Bledsoe, of St. George Parish of Spotsylvania County a certain tract or parcel of land containing one thousand acres lying and being in the county and parish aforesaid and upon the banks of the Mist River and bounded as follows; to wit;
BEGINNING at a white oak and a red oak in a line of a patent given and granted to Rev. Hugh lying on both sides of the Mist River thence run south eighty five degrees eleven hundred eighty six poles to three white oaks thence run south forty degrees west one hundred and forty poles to two white oaks near the head of a branch of the Black Walnut River thence south east four hundred and twenty poles thence south two hundred and fifty poles to two white oaks thence west four hundred and fifty poles to two white oaks and a red oak by the side of a branch of the Mist River, thence run down the river west to the Hugh Jones line thence north two hundred and fifty five poles to the Beginning point. WHEREAS the seal of the well beloved governor of our dominion is hereunto affixed on this thirtieth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and twenty six year of our King.

HUGH DRYSDALE
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30 May, 1726
GEORGE 2ND TO ALL. KNOW YE that for divers and good other considerations but more especially for consideration of the sum of thirty shillings of good and lawful money to our use paid to our Dominion Governor of our revenues in this our Dominion and Colony of Virginia.
WE HAVE GIVEN, granted and confirmed and by these presents do give grant and confirm unto William Bledsoe a certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred seventy four acres, lying and being in the parish of St. Mary’s in the county of Orange. To wit; BEGINNING at two white oaks by the upper side of Ned Bunking Run at the mouth of a branch, thence up the branch course to a white oak at the head of said branch. Thence south seventy five degrees west one hundred and ninety poles to a white and black oak. Thence east one hundred and thirty poles to a white oak. Thence north eighty six degrees one hundred and eighty poles thence north six degrees east one hundred and sixty poles thence down the runs of the river to the land granted to Thomas Mantou by patent bearing date of twenty second of February, 1717. With all woods, streams, branches, trees, and hunting privileges afforded like parcels and tracts of land in the area of said parcel or tract. Said William Bledsoe being obliged to pay the sum as set forth above in two payments the last of which is due in seventeen hundred and twenty eight, to the Governor of our colony and dominion, into our revenues. Provided however that one third of the amount unpaid is to be deducted for every fifty acres cleared and planted by the said William Bledsoe, per six months. Any improvements added to said parcel or tract of land by said William Bledsoe shall remain with said land in case of default on the part of said William Bledsoe.
WHEREAS our well loved Governor Hugh Drysdale of our dominion and of Virginia has hereunto caused his seal and hand to be set forth this thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty six and of our beloved King.

HUGH DRYSDALE
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1796
Robert Brooke, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come; GREETINGS. KNOW YE that by virtue of a land office treasury warrant number seventeen thousand three hundred and twenty four, issued the twenty fifth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Elisha Bedsol a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and eighty acres by survey bearing date the twenty eighth day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, lying and being in the county of Montgomery on both sides of Chestnut Creek a branch of New River and is bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at a white oak on a ridge thence north twenty seven degrees west seventy poles to a white oak sapling north thirteen degrees west two hundred poles to a black oak sapling on the side of a ridge south eighty one degrees west sixty poles to a chestnut tree on the top of a ridge south thirty two degrees west two hundred and fifty four poles crossing the creek to a white oak sapling south eighty five degrees east two hundred and sixty eight poles to the beginning, with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to the said Elisha Bedsol and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof, the said Robert Brooke, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Lessor seal of the Commonwealth to by affixed thereunto at Richmond on the eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six and of the Commonwealth the twentieth.

ROBERT BROOKE
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1791

Beverly Randolph, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come Greetings; Know Ye, that in consideration of the composition of fifteen shillings sterling, paid by Elisha Bedsolt into the treasury of the Commonwealth, there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Elisha Bedsolt, a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty two acres by survey, bearing date the thirty first day of December, one thousand seven hundred and thirty four, lying and being in the county of Wythe, on the waters of Chestnut Creek, a branch of New River and on the east side of the creek and being part of an Order Of Council granted to the Loyal Company to take up and survey eight hundred thousand acres which order of council was established and confirmed by a decree of the court of appeals made in the city of Richmond seventh day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and bounded as follows, to Wit: Beginning at a red oak and on the side of a ridge by a spring and running north four degrees east seventy nine poles to two Spanish oaks on a ridge south ten degrees east seventy one poles to three white oaks saplings south seventy five degrees west two hundred and thirty five poles to a Spanish oak on a steep bank by a spring north thirty degrees west ninety one poles to two white oaks by a draft south eighty degrees east one hundred and eighty poles crossing the branch to the beginning. With its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Elisha Bedsolt and his heirs forever.
In Witness whereof, the said Beverly Randolph, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Lessor seal of the Commonwealth to be affixed thereunto, at Richmond, this twenty fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One and of the Commonwealth the sixtieth.

BEVERLY RANDOLPH
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1785

Patrick Henry, Esquire, Governor Of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come: GREETINGS, Know ye, that by virtue of a certificate in right of settlement given by the Commonwealth for adjusting the titles to unpatented lands in the district of Washington and Montgomery and in consideration of the ancient composition of two pounds sterling paid by Elisha Bedsoll into the treasury of the Commonwealth there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Elisha Bedsoll a certain tract or parcel of land containing four hundred acres and by survey bearing date the nineteenth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and eighty two lying and being in the county of Montgomery on Chestnut Creek, a branch of New River as bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at a white oak sapling on the point of a ridge, south thirty one degrees east one hundred and fourteen poles to a white oak by a branch south fifty two degrees east one hundred and sixteen poles to two chestnuts south sixty degrees east one hundred and fourteen poles to a white oak sapling on the bank of the creek and down the creek two hundred poles to a hickory sapling north thirty one degrees east sixty poles crossing the creek to a white oak sapling north twenty five degrees east ninety poles to a white oak on the top of a high hill north seventy five degrees west two hundred and fifty eight poles crossing the creek, thence south thirty degrees west. Whereof, the said Patrick Henry, Esquire, Governor of The Commonwealth Of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Lesser seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five and of the Commonwealth, the ninth. (Note From JD: This patent was signed by Patrick Henry)
P HENRY

NOTE: The “P Henry” signature on this patent was the Patrick Henry who is in the history books.
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1791

Beverly Randolph, Esquire, Governor of the Commonwealth Of Virginia, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings, Know ye that in consideration of the amount of composition of fifteen pounds sterling, paid by Elisha Bedsolt unto the treasury of the Commonwealth there is granted by the said commonwealth to the said Elisha Bedsolt a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty two acres by survey bearing date of the thirty first day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy four lying and being in the county of Wythe on the waters of Chestnut Creek a branch of New River and on the east side of the creek and being part of an order of council granted to the Loyal Company to take up and survey eight hundred thousand acres which order of the council was established and confirmed by a decree of the court of appeals made in the City Of Richmond made on the second day of May one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and bounded as followeth: To Wit: Beginning at a red oak on the side of a ridge by a spring and running thence north seventy four degrees east seventy nine poles to two Spanish oaks on a ridge south ten degrees east seventy one poles to three white oak saplings south seventy five degrees west two hundred and thirty five poles to a Spanish oak on a steep bank by a spring north thirty degrees west ninety five poles to two white oaks by a draft south eighty degrees east one hundred and eighty eight poles crossing a branch to the beginning with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Elisha Bedsolt and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said Beverly Randolph, Esquire, Governor Of The Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Lessor Seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond, on the twenty fifth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one and of the Commonwealth the sixtieth.

BEVERLY RANDOLPH (Seal)
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Following are copies of North Carolina land deeds from and between Thomas Bedsole (Sr.) b. 1750 and sons, and Thomas and neighbor, George Blackwell. Thomas Sr. died in 1825.

1821 LAND DEED FROM THOMAS BEDSOLE, SR.

TO NEIGHBOR, GEORGE BLACKWELL

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This Indenture made this 1st day of May AD 1821 between Thos. Bedsole, Sr. of the one part and George Blackwell of the other part both of the county of Bladen of the state of North Carolina. Witnesseth that sir Thos. Bedsole for and in consideration of 20 dollars hath given granted bargained sold conveys and confirm unto sir George Blackwell a tract of land bounded as follows. lying on the N side of a large pond and being part of 100 acres & beginning at the 2nd corner of a line runs N 31 chs. 63 lks. then E 12 chs. 57 lks. thence S 31 chs. 63 lks. to the beginning containing 40 acres. To have and to hold the aforesaid tract of land and premises thereto belonging unto the said George Blackwell & his heirs and assigns forever with all the improvements and appurtenances thereunto appertaining belonging to the said This. Bedsole who doth warrant and defend the said premises against the claim or claims of any and all other persons. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the date first above written.
Thomas Bedsole, Sr. his mark X
This deed was proved in open court, fall term 1821 and ordered to be registered.

Teste: Willie J. Odom, Clerk
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NORTH CAROLINA LAND DEED. WILLIAM BEDSOLE CONVERTED PATENT TO DEED UNLESS THIS IS FROM WILLIAM HENRY BEDSOLE, JR., B. 1727, Father of Thomas Sr. TO HIS GRANDSON, WILLIAM HENRY BEDSOLE, b. ABOUT 1772, son of Thomas Sr. This transfer is otherwise interpreted as

meaningless and senseless.

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State Of North Carolina No. 3845:
Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars for every hundred aces hereby granted into the treasury by William Bedsole have given granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said William Bedsole a tract of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County of Bladen on the northwest side of South River, to wit: Beginning at a stake on the river bank the fifth corner of a hundred acre tract granted to John and Duncan Pharris and runs their line S 45W 22 chns to their 4th corner on the line of a 200 acre tract granted to said Pharris 15th December 1814 then with the said line So. 52E 7 chs. to his 4th corner of said tract then So. 45 W 8 chs. to the line of a 150 acre tract granted to Lamb Hales 28 March1791, then S 45E 5 chs. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into the Treasury by William Bedsole have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Wm Bedsole a tract of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County Of Bladen on the north west side of South river Beginning at a stake on the river bank the fifth corner of a hundred acre tract granted to John and Duncan Pharris and runs with their line S 45 W 15 60 lks to their 4th corner on the line of a 200 acre tract granted to said Pharris 15th December 1814 then with said line So. 52 E 7 chs to his 4th corner of said tract then So. 45 W 8 chs to the line of a 150 acre tract granted to Lamb. Hales 28 March 1791, then S 45 E 5 chs to a pine Hales 7th corner of said tract then with his other line S 45 W 22 chs 60 lks to his 8th corner of said tract then S 81 E 47 chs to his corner on the line of a 130 acre tract then S 31 E 47 chs to his corner on the line of a 130 acre tract granted to Lamb Hales 18th December 1814 then with said line E 8 chs 50 lks to the line of a 700 acre tract granted to Thos Bedsole 10th October 1787 with said line S 85 W 24 chs. 50 lks to a line the beginning corner of said tract and the 2nd corner of another 100 acre tract granted to This Bedsole 10th Oct. 1787, with said line S 23 chs W 31 chs 68 lks to a stake in an old field then with his other line S 77 E 42 chs to the river, then of the various amiss of the river to the beginning.
WILLIAM BEDSOLE his mark X

Entered 7th July 1821 Granted dated 27th October, 1824. signed sealed and delivered in the presence of John Daniel (his mark) X

Ordered to be registered on the 27th Oct , 1824 P. Kelly, Clerk
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WILLIAM BEDSOLE NC LAND DEED TO HIS SON, JOHN BEDSOLE

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This Indenture made this 5th day of Novr in the year of our Lord 1829 between Wm Bedsole of the County Of Bladen State of North Carolina the one part & John Bedsole (son or brother) of the said Wm Bedsole of the first part, county and state aforesaid the other part Witnesseth that the said Wm. Bedsole for the natural love and affection which he hath & beareth unto the said John Bedsole (Son assumber) as also for the better maintenance & sufferment of the sd John Bedsole hath given granted alieved enforcessed conveyed & confirmed and by these presents doth give grant alieved enforce & confirmed unto the sd John Bedsole all that message or tenement of land lying on the north side of the Long Branch and runs N 15 chs then as the various courses of the said grant of Samuel Hales in such way as will make 50 acres including the plantation where the said John Bedsole now lives & all houses out-houses & all woods waters & all water courses unto the said land & premises belonging unto the said John Bedsole & his heirs executors & administrators assigns forever and the said Wm Bedsole for himself his heirs doth warrant and forever defend the foresaid land and premises unto the said John Bedsole & his heirs execs admns & assigns forever against the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons. In testimony whereof the said Wm Bedsole hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of Daniel Jones, Witness his mark

WILLIAM BEDSOLE his mark X
This deed was proved in open court May Term by oath of Daniel Jones & Ordered to be registered.

Attest LC Kelly, Clerk
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THOMAS BEDSOLE, SR NORTH CAROLINA LAND DEED TO SON, THOMAS BEDSOLE, JR.

This Indenture made this 12th day of October in the year of our Lord 1815 Between Bedsoal, This. Sr. of the one part & This. Bedsoal, Jr. of the other part of the County of Bladen & State of North Carolina. Witnesseth that I the said This. Bedsoal for & in consideration for the sum of 10 pounds to me in hand paid by the said This Bedsoal, Jr. the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge & myself therewith fully satisfied contented & paid and by these presents do give grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto him the said This. Bedsoal, Jr. a certain message or parcel of land in the county and state aforesaid containing 50 acres. Beginning at Francis Davis Beginning corner at a scrub oak and pine & runs on his line until it makes up the 50 acres being a part of a 200 acre tract of mine & the said This. Bedsoal my Exr. and Adms or any of them & forever defend the said land & premises unto him the said This Bedsoal his heirs and assigns forever together every privilege profit and advantage & advantage belonging to as in any wise appertaining to the same land free from any former gifts of any kind only for him or them to pay the taxes as soon as that shall become due hereafter & if the said Thos.Bedsoal, Sr.do further bind myself my heirs Exct. or Adms or any of them firmly by these presents to sign seal & execute and deliver any other deed for the more sure and perfect deed of conveying of the said land & premises unto him the said This. Bedsoal , Jr. his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof I the said This. Bedsole Sr. have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us.
John McDaniel (his mark) X
This. Bedsoal, Sr. (his mark)X
Travis Bedsoal Jr. (his mark) X

November term 1816 This deed was acknowledged in Open Court by This. Bedsoal and ordered to be registered.

G. S. Purdie, Clk.
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THOMAS BEDSOLE, SR. NORTH CAROLINA LAND DEED TO SON, DUNCAN:

This Indenture made this 7th day of Sept A.D. 1820 between This Bedsole of the one part & Duncan Bedsole of the other part all of Bladen County State Of NC. Witnesseth that sd This Bedsole for the sum of $100 to him in hand pd his word confirms to Duncan Bedsole a certain tract of land lying and being in the Co of Bladen on the so side of so river & on the N side of Ardens Pond containing 140 acres beginning 42 chs on the N line at a stake & runs N 2 chns 73 lks then E 45 chs to a bay & 3 pines thence N 45 chs thence W 4 chs to S. McDaniels line then with it S 15 W 30 chs to a corner then N 75 W 31 chs 63 lks to the beginning corner a Red Oak & a branch then west 4 chs 50 lks S 10 chs then W 10 lks to the corner 21 chs to the beginning to have & to hold forever with all improvements I the sd This Bedsole Sr doth forever warrant the sd land to Duncan Bedsole his heirs excts admns & assigns from any & all claims that shall come and will defend against same forever. Witness my hand and seal the date and year first above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of

Thomas Bedsole, Jr.
Thomas Bedsole Sr. S E A L
George Blackwell

This deed was proved in Sept Term Open Court on oath of George Blackwell and ordered to be registered.

Test: Will J. Odom Clerk

STORY INVOLVING DUNCAN BEDSOLE ABOVE, BROTHER OWEN, AND SISTER, ELIZABETH

ELIZABETH BEDSOLE, married Steven, then hs brother Archibald Rials, in Beaverdam, NC in 1818. By 1840, they owned a large plantation with several slaves and several slave houses in addition to the mansion house. It seems to me from the stories about them, Elizabeth was a stern, mean and hateful woman. One time, one of Elizabeth’s male slaves ran away. She sent for Duncan, her favorite brother, who was probably as mean as she was. Duncan brought Owen, another of their brothers and they took a pack of hunting dogs from Elisabeth’s house to track down the slave.
Eventually, Duncan and Owen treed the slave in the top of a big oak tree. Duncan told him to come down, but he would not. He told Duncan he would come down if Duncan would call off the pack of dogs, but Duncan refused and told the man he would be shot down if he didn’t come on down. Owen tried to call Duncan off, but Duncan eventually shot at the man, causing him to fall out of the tree, whereupon the pack of dogs attacked him. Owen then shot and killed several of the dogs and told Duncan that no man on earth deserved to be treated like that and that Duncan was no man for doing it either. He added that Duncan was to stay away from him from then on and he would stay away from Duncan. So, it appears they parted ways and never amended their relationship after that.

ELIZABETH BEDSOLE’S LAST WILL; 1847

Following is Elizabeth Bedsole’s Last Will in which she appointed both Duncan Bedsole and her friend Malcom Monroe as “Executor” of her estate. With Malcom being a lawyer and Duncan being illiterate, I have always wondered how this will was probated and settled. However, I notice that Elizabeth was living with her brother Williams son, Owen Bedsole as she is listed in his household, on an 1860 Alabama Census, at age 83. So somehow, she must have lost, abandoned, or sold, the NC property during the 13 years between 1847 and 1860.
In the name of God, amen. I, Elizabeth Rials being of sound mind and perfect memory, do make and publish this, my last will and testament, revoking all former wills by me. I bequeath to Noal Rials fifty cents, to Hardy Rials fifty cents, to the heirs of David Rials fifty cents, heirs of Unity Pope fifty cents, Thomas Bedsole, Jr. fifty cents, Nancy Hall fifty cents, Sarah Blackwell fifty cents, Travis Bedsole fifty cents, heirs of William Bedsole fifty cents, Rhoda Parker one hundred dollars and to Duncan Bedsole, my brother my plantation where I now live and all lands belonging to the said plantation for all his natural life then to his son Thomas Bedsole, and his heirs. To Duncan Bedsole and to Malcom Monroe, all my lands lying in Bladen County, about the Beaverdam. I give all of my residences and personal property on my estate to my brother Duncan Bedsole and friend Malcom Monroe. ELIZABETH BEDSOLE her mark X
Witnesses: Bluford Simmons and Daniel McDuffie

NOTE: It was interesting to me to note that Malcom Monroe, listed in Elisabeth’s Will, as a “Friend” was a lawyer who was also listed on many other widows Last Wills in NC also as their “Friend”. Wonder how he handled their Plantations in view of the fact that he was an educated, trained lawyer, named as the estates Administrator in all cases, and with her brother Duncan Bedsole who was a dirt-poor, illiterate farmer. It’s a safe bet that Duncan and others didn't see what hit them in the settling of these states, considering that Malcom and the Probate Judges were in all liklihood, in cahoots with each other.

Last Will of Autrey, Newsom, Senior, Planter

WB: C 352-353 Arch. July 12, 1853. Proved September 1853.

Note from JD: "Clarry", in this will, was Clary Smith, daughter of Sara Bedsole-Smith-Jones, daughter of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. and Rebecca.

I Newsom Autrey, Seniour of the County of Cumberland in the State of North Carolina, planter, being weak of body but of Sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. I give to my oldest children viz. Jane, Iaruth, Margaret, William, Sally, Newsom, Nancy, John, Mary, and Charlotte, five shillings Sterling apiece to them and their heirs for ever.

I give and bequeath unto Clarry my Dear beloved wife All my other property to hold use it during her Natural Lifetime or so Long as she remains Single and if She marrys again the property is to be taken and sold and Equally divided among her Children to them and their heirs forever. I also give Clarry two hundred and twenty seven (acres) more or less of my Land including the mansion house and improvements where I now Live during her life or widowhood and after her marriage or Death to be equally divided between her three sons Calvin, Marshil and Isaac. I also Leave fifty acres more or less to be Sold for to pay off all my just debts and whatever it may take of my perishable property and what ever is over to the widow. The Land that is to be sold is to include the mansion house whare John Autrey now Lives over Little Creek.

Executors: Duncan McLaurin;

John W. McLaurin

Witnesses: O. Jones, Hugh Jones.

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ELIZABETH BEDSOLE SOLD LAND TO BROTHER OWEN

This Indenture made this third day of Jan 1847 between Elizabeth Rials of the first part and Owen Bedsole of the 2nd part both of the State Of No. Carolina County Of Bladen Witnesseth that Elizabeth Rial for & in consideration of the sum of $150 to me in hand paid the said Ow. Bedsole for 8 tracts of land in said Co. in between gauldberry & So. River beginning at a stake on the So side of the river in the line of a 100 acre tract and running to Sam'l Hales & runs at that line until No. 37629 Chains & 50 links to the corner So. 87 W32 & ½ Ch. to the corner thence So. E 22 ½ Ch. direct to the beginning & being the ½ of 100 acre survey 2nd piece beginning at This. Bedsole line thence with his line No. 127 W116 Ch.to a pine thence So. 24 W 6 chains to a pine thence N 380 E 50 chains thence with Hales 605 Chains N 65 E 181/2 chains to the beginning both of the pieces containing 50 acres each third piece of every 100 acres beginning at the w corner of a 100 acre & 50 acre survey Patent by Samuel Hales the 9th of March 1799 & runs along his line N 81 W 60 chains to his corner then N45 E 22 Chains & 60 links to his other corner then as his other N 45 W 10 in a line then N 45 E 18 to a stone in the river swamp then So. 50 E 281/2 Chains to a stake at the 4th corner of a 100 acre patented by This. Bedsole then with his line So. 77 W 82 chains to a stake his corner then So. 18 E 31 & 65 links to a pine his other corner then So. 35 & 24 ½ Ch. then So 82 W 28 Chs. to a stake then So. 8 Chains to the beginning containing 100 acres more or less I, Elizabeth Rials do warrant and forever defend from myself my heirs my assigns excts or admns and assigns to Owen Bedsole his heirs execs admns & assigns.
In witness whereof I here unto have set my hand & seal on the day and year 1st above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of M Munroe.

Elizabeth Bedsole her mark X Seal

May Term 1847, this deed was proved on oath in Open Court by Malcom Munroe subscribing witness & ordered to be registered. Teste: H.H. Robinson, Clerk S E A L

DUNCAN BEDSOLE’S NORTH CAROLINA LAND DEED TO BROTHER, OWEN BEDSOLE- 1838

This indenture made this 11th day of Sept year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight between Duncan Bedsole of the State Of North Carolina of the one part & Owen Bedsole of the County Of Bladen & state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Duncan Bedsole for & in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars to him in hand paid by the said Owen Bedsole at and before the sealing & delivering of these presents the receipt hereof I do hereby acknowledge have given, granted & bargained, sold alieved revised and confirmed & do by these presence give grant bargain and sell alieve revise reliese and confirm unto the said Owen Bedsole all that tract of land or parcel of land situated lying & being in said county of Bladen and county aforesaid Bounded as follows, the first tract beginning at a stake on the south side of south river and on the north side of the Beverdam in the line of a hundred acre tract granted to Samuel Hales and runs as that line No. 3 West 27 ch & fifty links to the corner then So. 87 W 32 ch. and 50 Ls to the corner then So. 3 E 22 ch.& 50 Ls then direct to the beginning it being the one half of a one hundred acre survey & also one tract more for fifty acres. Beginning on Thomas Bedsole line then with his line N 12 W. 15 ch then N 80 W 12 ch & 25 Ls then So 63 W 16Ch So 24 W 6 Ch then N 80 & 16 Ch to the beginning. Fifty aces each tract to have and to hold the said land with its appertances to the only proper use behoof and benefit of the said Owen Bedsole his heirs & assigns forever & the said Duncan Bedsole for himself & his heirs Exectors & adms do covenant promise and agree to and with the said Owen Bedsole his heirs and assigns and every one of them that the said Owen Bedsole his heirs and assigns & every one of them shall have hold and occupy possess & inqory the said land with its appurtances without any let suit hindrance molestation or eviction from or by any lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever to warrant and & forever defend unto the said Owen Bedsole In witness whereof the said Duncan Bedsole hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day and year first above written. Sealed & delivered in the presence of us
John Hair X & A. Smith X
Duncan Bedsole his mark X SEAL
Feb term 1839 there was this deed proven in open court upon the oath of A. Smith and ordered to be registered.

John Hair, Clk
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LAND DEED FROM NEIGHBOR/LAWYER, LOVE McDANIEL AND FRIEND, WILLIAM BEDSOLE TO WILLIAMS BROTHER, OWEN BEDSOLE, IN NORTH CAROLINA( I think William was in cahoots doing crooked stuff with land dealings back then, with Love McDaniel, from all I have read about that subject).

This Indenture made this 25th of Aug. 1847 between Love McDaniel and W. Bedsole of the first part & Owen Bedsole of the 2nd part and both parts of it state of NC & co. of Bladen witnesseth for & in consideration of the sum of $30 each in hand paid to the said Love McDaniel and Wm. Bedsole unto Owen Bedsole for his right to title and interest he now has in the estate of his father Wm Bedsole we Love McDaniel & Wm Bedsole all of our right title & interest in the following piece of land . Beg. at a stake lightwood stake in the Bedsole field & runs at 85 N 46 Chs then So. 25 W 50 Chs. then E 150 Chs. then 55 E 12 Chs. to the beginning containing 185 acres more or less We the said Love McDaniel and Wm Bedsole release our right & title of land to Owen Bedsole his heirs excts adms & assigns forever we Love McDaniel & Wm Bedsole do for our selves and heirs we admit and assign forever release so far as our selves our heirs Excts & admns & assigns release so far as our right extends day and date above written
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us.
Witness
James Hall (his Mark)X
Love McDaniel Seal
Wm. Bedsole Seal his mark X

NC Bladen County Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Aug 10 1850 Deed is duly proven in Open Court by the oath of James Hall the subscribing witness thereto and ordered deed to be registered.
Attest: J.D. McCree, Clerk
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11 July, 1719.
George the second by the grace of God , Britains king and defender of the faith, to all to whom these presents shall come,
GREETINGS. Know ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for consideration for the importation of ten persons diverted to our Colony and Dominion Of Virginia and in consideration of twenty shillings of good and lawful money paid to our revenues of our Receiver General in this our Colony and Dominion, for Yarnell Grame, for Alexander Grame, William Brown, John Reberle, Thomas Wetherby, Christopher Collins, Richard Childs, Eleanor Childs, John Hall, and Richard Florence.
WE HAVE given, granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and enforcers do give grant and confirm unto William Bledsoe one certain tract or parcel of land containing seven hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Orange on the branches of the Black Walnut River and recorded as followeth, to wit;
BEGINNING at two white oaks at a corner of a patent formerly granted to Hugh Jones and running thence North 40 degrees and East 82 poles to a red oak and to a white oak thence North fifteen degrees and west one hundred poles to two white oaks and a red oak thence west two hundred and sixty two poles to three white oaks, thence south twenty degrees east one hundred and sixteen poles to three white oaks thence south seventy degrees two hundred and thirty poles thence to the point of beginning. With all ye said land to have and to hold per our well loved Governor, Alexander Spotswood at Williamsburg under the seal of our said Colony the eleventh day of July, one thousand seven hundred and nineteen in the fifth year of our reign.

A. Spotswood ........................................................................................

30 May, 1726
GEORGE 2ND TO ALL. KNOW YE that for divers and good other considerations but more especially for consideration of the sum of thirty shillings of good and lawful money to our use paid to our Dominion Governor of our revenues in this our Dominion and Colony of Virginia.
WE HAVE GIVEN, granted and confirmed and by these presents do give grant and confirm unto William Bledsoe a certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred seventy four acres, lying and being in the parish of St. Mary’s in the county of Orange. To wit; BEGINNING at two white oaks by the upper side of Ned Bunking Run at the mouth of a branch, thence up the branch course to a white oak at the head of said branch. Thence south seventy five degrees west one hundred and ninety poles to a white and black oak. Thence east one hundred and thirty poles to a white oak. Thence north eighty six degrees one hundred and eighty poles thence north six degrees east one hundred and sixty poles thence down the runs of the river to the land granted to Thomas Mantou by patent bearing date of twenty second of February, 1717. With all woods, streams, branches, trees, and hunting privileges afforded like parcels and tracts of land in the area of said parcel or tract. Said William Bledsoe being obliged to pay the sum as set forth above in two payments the last of which is due in seventeen hundred and twenty eight, to the Governor of our colony and dominion, into our revenues. Provided however that one third of the amount unpaid is to be deducted for every fifty acres cleared and planted by the said William Bledsoe, per 6 months. Any improvements added to said parcel or tract of land by said William Bledsoe shall remain with said land in case of default on the part of said William Bledsoe.
WHEREAS our well loved Governor Hugh Drysdale of our dominion and of Virginia has hereunto caused his seal and hand to be set forth this thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twenty six and of our beloved King.
HUGH DRYSDALE.

DUPLIN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA LAND DEED, RICHARD SESSOMS TO THOMAS BEDSOLE, (SR.)

RICHARD SESSOMS to THOMAS BEDSOLE, 1774

This indenture made this 9th day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy four 1774 between RICHARD SESSOMS of Duplin county in North Carolina of the one part and THOMAS BEDSOLE of the same county and provence aforesaid of the other part. Wenceforth that the said RICHARD SESSOMS for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds proclamation money to me in hand already paid and satisfied hath given granted aliened bargained sold and confirmed and by these present doth absolutely give grant bargain sell and alien enfeffer and confirmed unto the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs and assigns forever One certain tract or parcel of land containing One hundred acres of land it lying and being on the Great Swamp its front of a patent granted unto RICHARD SESSOMS it bearing date the twenty second 22 day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy two 1772 BEGINNING on the mouth of drowning swamp to a live oak on the great swamp thence running the vinious corridor of the said swamp the Patent line to a pine on the great swamp thence down the great swamp to the said Edge Branch to the BEGINNING make all and singular rights hereditaments appenertainced appendancy unto the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs an assigns forever in as full clear perfect ample manner to all intents and purposes as he the said RICHARD SESSOMS ever did might or could have held before the making himself cleared and free from all widows dower in jointure or thirds and all manner of encumbrances whatsoever and this deed the said RICHARD SESSOMS himself binds and obliges himself to his executors administrator and assigns to warrant an forever defend to be good and valuable an sufficient to the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs an assigns forever against his heirs an assigns an all other persons whatsoever claiming by from or under him any of them to make any lawful claim. In witness whereof I the said RICHARD SESSOMS have here unto set my hand an affixes my seal this day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of } RICHARD SESSOMS NICHOLAS SESSOMS } (his seal) CHARLES BUTLER}

North Carolina Duplin County The within deed from RICHARD SESSOMS to THOMAS BEDSOLE was proved in open court by the oath of CHARLES BUTLER one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered with JAMES SAMPSON Clerk of our said county an court aforeward.

JAMES SAMPSON CC

North Carolina Duplin County Registered in the Register Office of the aforesaid County in Book Letter E Page 125 and 126 RICHARD CLINTON Regis.

BEDSOLE INDIANS IN NORTH CAROLINA

ROBERT BEDSOLE, b. 1790. (Thomas Sr.) Married Rebecca Starling. I have 10 children listed for them. I frequently receive emails from other Bedsoles who claim their G-grandmother, or Grandfather or some other ancestor on the Bedsole side “was a full-blooded Indian” of some kind and would like to know if I have any information about that. I do know that in the late 1700’s and all of the 1800’s, the Bedsoles and Indians in North Carolina intermingled and a few with the Bedsole name did marry “Indians”, both men and women. Some of these “Indians” were full-blooded Indians and some were only part-Indian and part Caucasian. However, there is NO Bedsole who was EVER a full-blooded Indian, as that word is defined by the Federal Government. One Bedsole, who was half-Indian was William James Bedsole, a son of Mary Bedsole, daughter of Robert “Robin” Bedsole and he was only half-Indian, since his mother was white. Her parents were white and her grandparents were white. But it appears that William J’s father was a full-blooded Indian, although Mary would never divulge his name, for fear he would be killed by the white people, due to racial prejudices.

INNDDIIAAANNSSSS!!

According to Enoch Emanuel's 1916 - 1920 booklet, SKETCH OF THE CLASSIFIED INDIANS OF SAMPSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, Molsie Bedsole Burnette was the daughter of William James Bedsole and his wife, Nancy Emanuel. Nancy Emanuel was the daughter of Mike Emanuel. The booklet also states that Molsie was married to Matthew Burnette (Jr.). Matthew Burnette (Jr.) was the son of Matthew Burnette (Sr.) and his wife, Elizabeth Chance. (Elizabeth Chance is the daughter of Ivens Chance. Note: The surname "Chance" is directly linked to the Mattemuskeet Indians of Hyde County, N.C. Molsie's father, William James Bedsole, is the son of Polly Bedsole. Polly Bedsole is the daughter of “Robin” Robert Bedsole, son of Thomas Bedsole, Jr. and Charlotte English. It appears to me, but unproven, that Robert Bedsole, was married to an Indian woman, probably before he married the white woman, perhaps afterwards.
Children of Robert “Robin” Bedsole. Some married Emanuels and Manuels who were known in NC as “Indians”, or at least part Indian. They were apparently good people. I am listing these, without really knowing how they fit together. They are likely wrong, but suffice it to say that they are under Robert Bedsole. I am also listing them separately from the main Bedsole List, because they are the only ones even remotely related to Indians and for most of those, it is still questionable. “Mulatto’s” were only part Indian, or mixed race.

1. “Lizer” (Eliza?..Elizabeth?) Bedsole married a mulatto by the name of Gideon Manuel they had 4 children: Narcissa, Lucinda, James H. & John H. all given the last name of Bedsole.

2. William James Bedsole who married a mulatto by the name of Nancy Manuel (probably Gideon's sister) they had 7 children. Elmyra, William L.(married Amanda Warrick), Docia, married Enoch Manuel, Isabela married Erias Brewington , James Henry married Hannah Warrick, Benjamin J. married Iola Brewington and Rutha married O.B. Brewington.

3. Mary Bedsole, b. 1821, NC

4. Rebecca Bedsole, b. 1824, NC

5. Thomas Bedsole, b. 1825, NC

6. Martin Bedsole, b. 1831, NC

7. Isaac Bedsole, b. 1833, NC

8. Docia Bedsole, married Enoch Emanuel

9. Docia Bedsole....known as “Docia, married Enoch Emanuel

10. Benjamin J. Bedsole...Known as Ben. Half Indian, half white
+Iola Brewington

Children:

1. Luberta “Berta” Bedsole
+ Jonah Emanuel

2. Rutha Bedsole...Known as Ruthie
+ Ollie Brewington...Known as O.Z.

3. Molsey Bedsole.....Roberts brother, Thomas Jr.,

had daughter Lucy Molsie
+ Mathew Burnette, Jr

4. Isabella Bedsole
+ Erias Brewington

5. William Luther Bedsole...Known as W.L. Bedsole. Also as “Luther”
+ Amanda Warrick........a twin of Hannah

6. James Henry Bedsole
+ Hannah Warrick.........a twin of Amanda

7. Martin Bedsole, b. 1831

7. Isaac Bedsole, b. 1833

7. Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1846, known as “Eliza”. Lastly, and to clarify an earlier post, the 1860 Census for Sampson County lists the following household in the Newton Grove district: Robin Bedsole, 80 years old, male, white.(Real name: Robert). Polly Bedsole, 35 years old, female, white. (Real name: Mary) William J. Bedsole, 12 years old, male, mulatto. Mother white. Father unknown Indian

Miscellaneous Bedsole Alabama Land Records

BEDSOLE, DAVID 36 3N 4E ST STEPHENS 159.87 1895/06/22

BEDSOLE THOMAS 29 5N 20E ST STEPHENS 120.12 1841/12/10

BEDSOLE WILLIAM B 33 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1898/04/18

BEDSOLE THOMAS 6 4N 20E ST STEPHENS 40.07 1849/05/01

BEDSOLE THOMAS 29 5N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1841/12/10

BEDSOLE TRAVIS 5 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1858/11/01 ADD CERT #22552 BEDSOLE TRAVIS 4 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 203.77 1858/11/01 ADD CERT #22552 BEDSOLE WILLIAM B 33 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 159.79 1898

Bedsole, David AL Baldwin 6/22/1895 Montgomery 25432 AL4580__.066 Bedsole, Edward AL Coffee 5/29/1891 Montgomery 8962 AL4740__.166

Bedsole, Edward O. AL Clarke 6/19/1891 Montgomery 8081 AL4730__.175

Bedsole, Franklin E. AL Coffee 5/26/1893 Montgomery 11697 AL4810

Bedsole, Henry E. AL Crenshaw 9/16/1833 Cahaba 11003 AL0340__.411 Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 8/5/1834 Cahaba 12658 AL0380

Bedsole, Henry AL Geneva 2/19/1896 Montgomery 14680 AL4870__.032

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 4/15/1837 Cahaba 22981 AL0590__.154

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 4/15/1837 Cahaba 22982 AL

Bedsole, HenryAL Crenshaw 4/15/1837 Cahaba 23285 AL0590__.457

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 5/15/1837 Cahaba 23474 AL1590__.144

Bedsole, Henry AL Montgomery 5/15/1837 Cahaba 23932 AL1600__.101

Bedsole, Henry AL Montgomery 5/15/1837 Cahaba 24036 AL1600__.206

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 8/12/1837 Cahaba 30233 AL1720__.294

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 8/12/1837 Cahaba 30234 AL1720__.295 Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 7/28/1838 Cahaba 33470 AL1720

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 2/2/1852 Cahaba 38993 AL1900

Bedsole, Henry AL Crenshaw 2/2/1852 Cahaba 39863 AL1920__.042

Bedsole, John B. AL Geneva 8/26/1904 Montgomery 19551 AL5160__.268 Bedsole, John D. AL Geneva 5/22/1899 Montgomery 17071 AL4930__.110

Bedsole, John W. AL Geneva 6/19/1895 Montgomery 14042 AL4850__.374

Bedsole, Joseph Linyer AL Clarke 12/12/1946 Washington Ofc 09986 1121587

Bedsole, Quincy F. AL Clarke 6/29/1891 Montgomery 8977 AL4760__.271

Bedsole, Rayford H. AL Clarke 6/1/1860 St. Stephens 15984 AL1560__.289

Bedsole, Sarah E. AL Covington 11/12/1900 Montgomery 17625 AL4960__.114

Bedsole, Sessoms AL Montgomery 5/20/1837 Cahaba 25278 AL1634

Bedsole, ThomasAL Crenshaw 8/5/1834 Cahaba 12657 AL0380__.070

Bedsole, Thomas AL Houston 4/1/1859 Elba 19207 AL2410__050

Bedsole, Thomas AL Houston 11/1/1858 Elba 23533 AL2470__.440

Bedsole, Thomas AL Coffee 12/10/1841 Sparta 6934 AL223

Bedsole, ThomasAL Coffee 5/1/1849 Sparta 7873 AL2250__.

Bedsole, Thomas H. AL Clarke 6/30/1875 Mobile 77 AL1400__.

Bedsole, Travis AL Coffee 5/26/1893 Montgomery 11718 AL4820__.004 Bedsole, Travis AL Coffee 9/1/1860 Elba 17547 AL2510__.045

Bedsole, Travis AL Coffee 11/1/1858 Elba 22514 AL2460 Coffee County

Bedsole, William B. AL Geneva 4/18/1898 Montgomery 16307 AL1410__.227 Bedsole, William F. AL Clarke 5/29/1891 Montgomery 8724 AL4740__.027

Bedsole, William H. AL Coffee 6/29/1891 Montgomery 9374 AL4760__.394

BEDSOLE THOMAS 21 3N 26E ST STEPHENS 0 1859/04/01 ..Houston County, Ala.

BEDSOLE THOMAS 21 3N 26E ST STEPHENS 199.95 1859/04/01 Houston

BEDSOLE THOMAS 2 3N 26E ST STEPHENS 0 1858/11/01 Houton

BEDSOLE THOMAS 21 3N 26E ST STEPHENS 0 1859/04/01 Houston

BEDSOLE THOMAS 2 3N 26E ST STEPHENS 119.98 1858/11/01 Houston

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1832 NC LAND DEED: BENJAMIN J. BEDSOLE

This Indenture made this first day of March In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two between Benjamin Bedsole of the County and State aforesaid of the one part & Grant Roberts of the same county & state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that the Sd Benjamin Bedsole for & in consideration of the sum of Two hundred Dollars to him in hand paid at & before this sealing and delivery of these presence the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold & conveyed unto the said Grant Roberts his assigns all that tract or parcel of Land situate lying & being in the Eighth District of originally Coweta but now Campbell County known and distinguished in the plan of said District by Lot No. 8 Eight to have and to hold said Tract or parcel of land unto him the Sd Grant Roberts his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereunto for his and their own proper use benefit and behoof in fee simple and the said Benjamin Bledsoe for himself his heirs Executors and administrators the said bargained premises unto the said Grant Roberts his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and Title thereof against himself his heirs and assigns & against the claim or claims of all and every

other person or persons.

In witness whereof the said Benjamin Bedsole hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day and year above written
Benjamin J. Bedsole, his mark X

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of JC Mcintosh, JP
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Accolades To William James Bedsole half indian, son of Docia Bedsole and an unknown indian man, and grandson of Robert. Ever since I first heard about him, I have admired William. When growing up, he hated the way the whites and Indians treated his mother and himself, for he was neither totally white nor Indian, and both sides mistreated him and her at every chance. At first, William fought whoever insulted his mother or himself, but he was always greatly outnumbered in such cases. Since he could speak both English and the Indian languages, he learned to act as a sort of “middle-man” in settling disputes between the races. He eventually became fairly famous in his area for his ability to settle disputes between the races without courts, judges, trials and fights. So, he spent much of his life as an Arbitrator for both sides. Eventually, even the court judges used his services as an Arbitrator to help settle indian and white disputes. There is a record of him being paid $3.00 “for meals and horse” to arbitrate between an Indian chief and some white settlers. Upon his death, the total value of William J’s estate was $34.30 and consisted of two pewter plates, two pair of breeches, one long coat, one wool coat, 4 shirts, and a pair of boots. After looking at that total value, it looks very familiar to me as being the total value of my own financial empire when my family moved from Alabama to Orlando, Florida in 1946, when I was 15. In fact my own vast financial empire still looks much like that to this day.

REFERENCES

This list is BY NO MEANS, all-inclusive. These are only a few references to get the researcher started. A sample in other words, for your convenience.

1. Bible And Family Records Of Bladen County, North Carolina. By Wanda S. Campbell

2. The Highland Scots Of North Carolina. By Duane Meyer

3. Bladen County, North Carolina Abstracts Of Deeds, 1734-1804. By Brent Holcomb

4. Abstracts Of Duplin County, North Carolina Deeds 1784-1813. By Eleanor S. Draughon

5. Genealogical Abstracts, Duplin County, North Carolina Wills, 1830-1860. Wm. L. Murphy

6. Native Carolinians: The Indians Of North Carolina. By Theda Perdue

7. North And South Carolina Marriage Records. By Wm. M. Clements

8. North Carolina Tax Payer, 1679-1790, Vol. 1. By Clarence E. Ratcliff

9. North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900. By Thornton W. Mitchell

10. Colony Of North Carolina, 1734-1764, Abstracts Of Land Patents, Vols. 1 and 2 By Thornton W. Mitchell.

11. Duplin County, North County, Marriage Records, 1755-1868. Frank T. Ingmire

12. Province Of North Carolina, 1663-1729, Abstracts Of Land Patents. Margaret Hoffman

13. Bladen County Heritage, North Carolina, Vols. 1 & 1. By Bladen Heritage Committee

14. Early Records Of North Carolina, Secretary Of State Papers Volumes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8. By Stephen E. Bradley, Jr.

15. Carolina Cradle Settlement Of The NC Frontier, 1747-1762. Robert W. Ramsey

16. Records Of Emigrants From England And Scotland To NC, 1774-1775. A.R. Newsome

17. The Pirates Of Colonial NC. By Hugh Franklin

18. The Granville District Of North Carolina, 1748-1763, Abstracts Of Land Records By Margaret M. Hoffman

19. Abstracts Of Early Deeds Of Bladen County, North Carolina .Vols. 1, 3 & 4. Vol. 2 contains Books 1, 11 and 23 Vol. 3 contains Books 8 and 10. By Wanda S. Campbell

20. Bladen County, North Carolina Abstracts Of Wills, 1734-1900. By Wanda S. Campbell

21. 1763 Bladen County North Carolina Tax List. By Margaret M. Hoffman

22. North Carolina Planters And Their Children, 1800-1860. By Jane Turner Censer

23. Abstracts Of Land Entries: Bladen County, NC, 1778-1781. By Dr. A.B. Pruitt

24. North Carolina Tax Payer, 1701-1786, Vol. 1. By Clarence E. Ratcliff

Internet

www.usgenweb.com, www.vagenweb.com, www.ncgenweb.com, www.algenweb.com, www.wvgenweb.com

The Pennsylvania internet site

The following primary Genweb counties in NC: Bladen, Dobbs, Sampson, Duplin and Johnson.
http://searches/rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ns

NOTE: That last internet site contains many, many pages, as you see them counted at the botttom .

Others

“ Chalkleys Chronicles" 3 volumes, of 600 pages each on the Va. internet site.

“William And Marys” on the Virginia internet site

US Census Records on the internet, The social Security Death Index on the internet

“Ships” on the USGenWeb site

“Formation Of Counties” on the internet, Library Of Virginia and numerous other internet sites, including the National Archives.

1. "Bladen County, North Carolina Abstracts of Early Deeds 1738-1804 by:Brent H. Holcomb, C.A.L.S. 1979"

2. For complete listing of Bladen County, NC records available for searching at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh, NC (other than census) please see: Guide To Research Materials in The North Carolina State Archives, County Records, eleventh revised edition published by the Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History, Archives and Records Section, 1997.

3.Also see: "Bladen County, NC tax lists 1768-1774", Volume 1, page 21, by William L. Byrd, III. This book lists Thomas Bedsole, Sr. as living in the household at age 17, of James West, maternal grandfather of Thomas Sr.

4. Census records for all years available, for Bladen, Johnston, and Sampson counties, NC, from 1790 on.til 1950. www.usgenweb.com

5. 1783 through 1788 Bladen County, NC Tax List. www.ncgenweb.com , 1790 through 1880 NC Census, www.usgenweb.com , “Abstracts Of Wills-1784-1900, Bladen County”. Historical Society. “Abstracts Of Early Land Deeds”, Bladen County, NC; Volume 1 book 7, Volume 2, books 1,11, 12 and 13., Volume 3, books 8 and 10. “Bible And Family Records”, Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Bladen County, Courthouse. “Marriage Records And Bonds”, Bladen County, Courthouse; “History Of Bladen County”, by Cliff Crawford. Bladen Cemetaries.

6. “Anson County, NC Deed Abstracts, 1749-1766, by Brent Holcomb. “ A History Of Anson County, NC, 1750- 1976”, By: Mary L. Medley. “ The five Civilized Indian Tribes Of Eastern NC”, by Oscar Bizzell.

7. “Images Of Sampson County, NC” by Kent Wrench., “The Heritage Of Sampson County”, by Oscar Bizzell. “Founded Before Freedom”, by Micki Cottle., “Relatively Speaking On NC”, by Vickie McCullen Potter.

8. William L. BYRD III: Bladen County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1768-1774 Vol. 1, p21. In this book, it shows Thomas Bedsole, Sr. (age 17, living with the family of James West in NC, in 1769. James West was the father of Thomas’ mother, Rhoda West.

9. 1790 Bladen County, NC Census, lists Thomas Bedsole (Sr.), with 2 white males over 16, 1 male under 16 and 7 white females in his house, plus himself. However, his name is spelled Thomas BEDSON. You learn to take such misspellings as a way of life back in the old days. Also listed are his neighbors; William Davis, John Sellars, Archibald McDaniel, and Samuel Sessoms. These, except the McDaniels’ also moved their families from NC to Alabama in 1833, when Thomas, Jr. moved his own family. William Davis and his wife bought land adjoining Thomas Jr’s land in Coffee County, Alabama, near Ino, east of Opp, Alabama and that’s where they all 4 lived and died and are buried. But, the CEMETERY has been a plowed field now, for over 150 years. Archibald McDaniel was shot and killed in the

Civil War at Chancelorsville in 1863, at age 41.

Duplin County, NC land records show that James West, maternal grandfather of Thomas Sr., owned two tracts of land in that county in 1769. Land Patents book # 20, Raleigh, NC., pages 378, 379, 380 and 467. Prior to 1734, Duplin and Bladen Counties were both part of New Hanover County, NC.

Book: “The Formation Of The North Carolina Counties, 1663-1943, by David Leroy Corbitt.
“Early Settlers Of Virginia”.

www.vagenweb.com

“Early Settlers Of North Carolina”.
“Early Settlers of Pennsylvania

www.ncgenweb.com

“Occupations Of Early Settlers”

www.pagenweb.com.

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CENSUS RECORDS

The first official Census in this country was in 1790, but there are a few early starts dated 1785 for some states. A Census was supposed to be done every 10 years. A couple of states began the 1790 Census in 1784 and 85. Sometimes they were done, sometimes not. During the period up to about 1950, the poor Census-takers lived a hard life. It was generally up to them to get to all the people, get their own food, their own lodging, their own transportation. The hardships and suffering these people incurred is a story unto itself. Here is a letter of resignation from a NC Census Taker, in 1790: "Dear Honorable Sir, as one of your census takers, I have been dog bit, cow kicked, mule kicked, shot at, hit over the head, run out of houses, called horrid names, had rocks and sticks thrown at me, had numerous dogs sicced on me, been wet for 5 days and nights now, and told to never come back. I have worked for 12 days now and made two dollars. I quit". I thought that was a great letter, and creates the picture of their suffering better that I could do. You can understand that treatment, if you know that people back then lived MILES apart, lived a very hard, demanding, rugged, deprived and dangerous life. They did not like strangers walking up to their houses.

There are painfully few census reports available on the internet even now. Also, several bedsoles settled in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana in the late 1800's but most Census information is not currently on the internet, either.
NOTE: It is possible that I have duplicated two or three of the Census Data below, so bear with me if you find that to be true. I transcribed the following Census info. as it was written, misspellings and all.

There are currently very few census records available online. However, people are working on transcribing them, proofreading them, and putting them online, especially through the www.usgenweb.com site. As these are made available, more information on the Bedsoles will become available. As for now, the following information is all I could find.

NOTE: It is possible that I have duplicated two or three of the Census Data below, so bear with me if you find that to be true. I transcribed the following Census info. as it was written, misspellings and all. These are not arranged in any kind of order:

1860 WARREN COUNTY, GEORGIA

Bedsole Amos 63 N. Carolina pg00025.

Bedsole Aris 33 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Eliza 19 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Francis 26 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole George 4/12 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole George 22 Georgia pg00075.

Bedsole James 20 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Martha 58 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Martha 16 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Mary 30 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole Sarah 24 Georgia pg00025.

Bedsole, James 20 Georgia

Bedsole, Travis 18 Georgia

1860 Census, Marion County, Georgia

Bedsole Isaiah 30 M Farm Labor Georgia X 38 130 130

Bedsole Sarah 21 F Domestic Georgia X 39 130 130

Bedsole Elisabeth 2 F Georgia 40 131 131

1870 CENSUS, WARREN COUNTY, GEORGIA

Bedsole, S. J. 66 F W HSKP 28 6 212 219

Bedsole, sarah A. 26 F W C/M 28 7 212 219

Bedsole, Martha A.. 23 F W C/M

1860 MUSKOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA DEATHS

Bedsole, Henry 29 Oct 1936 Muscogee 28751

1790 Census, Wake County, NC

Bedsole, William......Planter.........2

NOTE: This William was the father of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. Wake County was

formed from Johnston, Orange, and another county. All three of these were formed from Bladen, where Thomas Sr. lived. So William and son Thomas were likely living beside each other then.

1790 Bladen County, NC Census. THIS Thomas was a

Son Of William Henry Bedsole, (Jr) born 1727.

Bedsole Thomas (Sr.) , b. 1750. 2 males in house over 10, 1 male 40, 1 female 35, 1 male over 16, with 6 other females.

1790 Cumberland County, NC Census

he is the John, b. 1753, who is the brother of Thomas Sr.

Bedsole, John. Head Of House. 1 son under 16. 1 wife, and 1 daughter under 16. No other names, or ages are listed.

1820 Sampson county, NC Census

Robert: A son of Thomas Sr.

Godwins District 304

Bedsole Robert, 1 male age 10, 1 male over 45, 1 Female 10, 1 female over 10 and 1 female over 45.

1830 Census Index, Haywood County, Tennessee

Travis; Son of Thomas Sr.

BEDSOLE 431

Note: This was the household of Travis Bedsole, b. 1792. Son of Thomas Bedsole Sr. In 1830, he had just arrived in Haywood County, from NC. In a Census INDEX they do not list anyone living in the house, just the last name.

1840 Haywood County, Tennessee Census

Travis, son of Thomas Sr. Last name misspelled.

397 Bidsole Travis.... pg0391.txt. Note: Last name misspelled by Census taker. This is the last record I can find on this Travis Bedsole. This census lists 1 white male 10 to 15, 1 white male 60 (Him), and one white female 50 (Wife, Nancy) She is shown in the 1850 Haywood County Census, living with her daughter Margaret and Margarets hubby W.M. Strayhorn. So Travis apparently died between 1840 and 1850, at about 60 years old.

1840 Muscogee County, Georgia Census

313a 29 Bedsole John 0

1870 WARREN COUNTY, GA. CENSUS

Bedsole, S. J 66 F W House keeping Georgia

Bedsole Sarah A 26 F W Works in Cotton Factory Georgia

Bedsole Martha A. 23 F W Works in Cotton Factory Georgia

PIERCE COUNTY GA., MARRIAGE

Dugins (Duggan), G. M. TO . Bedsole, Annie Jane - 29 Nov 1924

EARLY COUNTY, GA. MARRIAGE

Milton, Edna to Bedsole, George W. 13-Oct 1870 GA Early

1850 Coffee County, Alabama Census

Sessoms, Son Of Thomas Jr.

Bedsoles Sessoms 40 N.C. 613 ...Head Of Household

Bedsoles Charlotte 30 N.C. 613..Wife of Sessoms

Bedsole Mary F. 5 Ala 536

Bedsole Travis 17 Ala 613

Bedsole Charlotte (English) 60 N.C. 613.( Widow of Thomas Jr., Mother of Sessoms, G-Grandmother of JD.)

Bedsoles Julia F. 2 Ala 613

Bedsoles Margaret A. 8 Ala 613

Bedsoles Sarah E.F. 12 Ala 613

----------------------Separate House.............

Family Of Travis (Son of Travis (Sr) 1832-1899)

Bedsole Travis Head M W 45

Bedsole Georgia Ann (Hudson) Wife F W 37

Bedsole William H. Son M W 23 ...........Father Of J.D.

Bedsole Elizzibeth J. Daughter F W 16 S

Bedsole Katie A. Daughter F W 14 S

Bedsole Matilda Roseann. Daughter F W 12 S

Bedsole Georgia Ann Daughter F W 11 S

Bedsole Ester Easter Daughter F W 9 S

Bedsole Travis Son M W 6 S

Bedsole Emma Daughter F W 5 S

Bedsole Pearlie Daughter

Hutson Matilda E. Mother-in-law of Travis

Bedsole Franklin Edward. Head M W 20 M1

Bedsole Effie (Redmon) Wife of Franklin

1850 Haywood County, Tennessee Census

Margaret, daughter of Travis, son of Thomas Sr.

Bedsole, Nancy.(Simmons) .........60. Wife of Travis Bedsole, mother of Margaret, Living with:

Strayhorn, W.M...........................30 Her son in Law

Strayhorn (Bedsole), Margaret....19 Her daughter

Richardson, Daniel......................15...Probably a relative of W.M Strayhorn

Richardson, Marvin.....................17...Probably relative of W.M..Strayhorn

1850 Sampson County, NC Census

Charlotte A. Bedsole 17 Female. Wife

Wm. Henry Bedsole 1/12 Male Son

Thomas Bedsole 24 Male Farmer Head Of House.

Separate Family__________

(Duncan, son of Thomas Sr.)

Duncan Bedsole, b. 1798.

Catherine Hair, b. 1798

Sarah Bedsole, b. 1827

James Larkin Bedsole, b. 2/1826 (Known by J.D. as food-fight Larkin)

+ Charlotte Bullock

++ Agatha Carter

Nancy Bedsole, b. 1829

Travis Bedsole, b. 1831

Thomas Bedsole, b. 1832

Aaron Bedsole, b. 1835

Duncan Bedsole (Jr.), b. 1837

Catherine Bedsole, b. 1839

1860 Coffee County, Ala. Census (Old Town)

Bedsole, Sessoms 40 M W Farmer (Somewhere around here, Sessoms goes to jail for "Rustling". And his occupation is listed as "Drunkard")

Bedsole Charlotte 40 F W

Bedsole Sarah E. F. 22 F W

Bedsole Margaret A. 18 F W

Bedsole Julias F. 12 F W

Bedsole Mary M. 9 F W

Bedsole Nancy L. 7 F W

1860 Coffee County, Ala.(Old Town)

Travis B., son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole Travis B. 28 M W Farmer

Bedsole Rosanah P.(Ward) 28 F W

Bedsole Mary E. 6 F W

Bedsole William H. 4 M W

Bedsole Franklin 2 M W

Bedsole Infant 3/12 F W

1860 Lowndes County, Ala.

Henry, son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsoh (Bedsole) Henry 42 N Carolina Head

Bedsoh Sylvia M 20 N Carolina Wife

Bedsoh Elizabeth A 1 Ala

Bedsoh Franklin 16 Ala

Bedsoh George H 3 Ala

Bedsoh Mary F 2 Ala

1850 Butler County, Alabama Census

David, son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole David 36 M Drunkard N. Carolina

1850 Coffee County, Ala. Census

Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Sr.

Note: This is the first time I knew that Elizbeth moved from NC to Ala.

Elizabeth Rials.......... 58. (Born in 1792, in NC).
Archibald Rials...........66.......Husband
Jacob Rials................31.......Son
Martha Rials...............27...Dau.-In-Law

John Rials..................19......Son
John Rials..................10.....Grandson
Ransom Rials...............8......Grandson
Leandra Rials...............6......Granddaughter
Sylvestra Rials......... ...2......Granddaughter

1860 Coffee County, Ala.

Travis (Thomas Jr.)

Bedsole Rosanah P (Ward). 28 F W N.C. Wife of Travis. He was in Civil War.

Bedsole Martha 25 F W Seamstress Ala

Bedsole Catherine 5 F W Ala

Bedsole Mary E. 6 F W Ala

Bedsole William H. 4 M W Ala

Bedsole Franklin 2 M W Ala

Bedsole Infant 3/12 F W Ala

Bedsole Charlotte 40 F W N.C. ..Wife of Sessoms. He was in the Slammer.

Bedsole Sarah E. F. 22 F W Ala

Bedsole Margaret A. 18 F W Ala

Bedsole Julias F. 12 F W Ala

Bedsole Mary M. 9 F W Ala

Bedsole Nancy L. 7 F W Ala

1870 Crenshaw County, Ala

"MULATTO" BEDSOLES

(white/black, white/indian or

black/indian= "Mulatto".

120 BEDSOLE Samuel 27 mm AL (mm=Mulatto, Male)

Matilda 23 mf AL "

Frank 8 mm AL "

Joseph 1 mm AL

1870 Crenshaw County, Ala.

black bedsole family

145 BEDSOLE

Elisha, A, 24 bm AL............................Head

Jane 22 bf AL ......................................wIife

Lee 5 bm AL.........................................Son

Paralee 3 bf AL.....................................Daughter

Eugenia 3/12 bf AL...............................Daughter

1870 Walton County, Fla. Census

Family of Sessoms.

Bedsole, Lotty (Charlotte) .....50 Farming

Bedsole, Sarah.. 30 Laboring

Bedsole, Julia.....25 "

Bedsole, Mary....20 "

Bedsole, Louisa. 16 "

Bedsole, Paralee...9

Note, at that time Sessoms was still in jail. Charlotte was living in a house near Sessoms brother, Edward Bedsole, near Mossy Head, Fla. A log house, with a log barn. Edward kept them fed and cared for them. He also moved them from there with his family, to Grove Hill, Alabama about 1888.

1885 Walton County, Census

Sesane(Sessoms) Bedsole. (Out of jail)

Bedsole, Charlotte.. wf 65 Widowed ..Mother NC, NC

Bedsole, Sarah...... wf. 40..Daughter..single. Al, NC, NC

Bedsole, Julia........ wf 30s.. " " "

Bedsole, May.. .......wf 28s ... " " "

Bedsole, Pharalie.. wf 25 " " "

1880 Old Town Census Index, Heads

Page 261B .

Bedsale, Travis B.

Roseanna P. (Ward) (Wife of Travis).

Bedsale, William Henry

Bedsale, Franklin

1860 Coffee County, Alabama

Sessoms' Daughter and her daughter.

Her husband was likely in the CIVIL War.

Bedsole Martha 25 F Widow Seamstress

Bedsole Catherine 5 F W

1850 Coffee County, Alabama

OLD TOWN.

Bedsole Travis B. ..........28 M W Farmer

Bedsole Rosanah P...... 28 F W

Bedsole Mary E. ............. 6 F W

Bedsole William H........... 4 M W

Bedsole Franklin ............. 2 M

Bedsole Infant ................ 3/12 F

1850 Warren County, Georgia

Amos, son of William (Thomas Sr.)

Bedsole Amos ..............50 M . mechanic . NC

Bedsole Martha ............46 F . . . Ga.

Bedsole Aris................ 25 M . laborer . Ga.

Bedsole Isaiah............. 21 M . laborer . Ga.

Bedsole Travis............. 18 M . laborer . Ga.

Bedsole George W...... 15 M . laborer . Ga.

Bedsole James A. ........14 M . . . Ga.

Bedsole Sarah A. .........17 F . . . Ga.

Bedsole Martha A.......... 9 F . . . Ga.

1850 Cumberland County, Nc Census

Charlotte Ann Bedsole 17 Female

William Henry Bedsole 1/12 male

Thomas Bedsole 24 Male, Farmer

1850 Isaiah, son of Amos. He died in Civil War HOSPITAL IN Virginia.

Bedsoles Isaiah 21 M . laborer . Ga.

Bedsoles Travis 20 M. Laborer

1860 Warren County, Georgia

Bedsole, Sessoms...................In the Slammer for "Rustling".

Bedsole Charlotte...... ................. 40 F Wife of Sessoms

Bedsole Sarah E. F... .................. 22 F

Bedsole Margaret A......................18 F

Bedsole Julias F. ......................... 12 F

Bedsole Mary M. ............................9 F

Bedsole Nancy L............................ 7 F

Bedsole, Louisa..............................40

Bedsole, Lotte (Charlotte English)...60.Widow, mother of Sessoms

Bedsole William .............................12

NOTE: From the Census info., Sessoms and family were counted in Coffee County, Ala. and in Warren County, Ga., for the year 1860. So Sessoms' family moved from Coffee County, Ala, to Warren County, Ga., then to Walton County, Fla. I never knew before, that they ever lived in Georgia. Amos Bedsole, already in Warren County, was Sessoms' first cousin, so thats how and why Sessoms moved there too, to the same place, different houses.

................Separate House..................................................................

Bedsole Amos .........63 N. Carolina (Wm. , Thomas Sr., William Jr.).

Bedsole Aris............ 33 Georgia

Bedsole Eliza ..........19 Georgia

Bedsole Francis...... 26 Georgia

Bedsole George..... 4/12 Georgia

Bedsole George ......22 Georgia

Bedsole James .......20 Georgia

Bedsole Martha ......58 Georgia ....Wife of Amos

Bedsole Martha ......16 Georgia

Bedsole Mary......... 30 Georgia

Bedsole Sarah ........24 Georgia

1870 Warren County, Georgia, cENSUS INDEX

Bedsole....................... 5 Houses

Bedsole, 142-B and Bedsoles 161A

Part of Amos' family:

Bedsole S. J 66 F W House keeping Georgia

Bedsole Sarah A 26 F W Works in Cotton Factory (Mill) Ga.

Bedsole Martha A. 23 F W Works in Cotton Factory(Mill)Ga.

1880 Victoria, Coffee County, Ala. Census

Sessoms Bedsole family

Bedsole, Sesane (Sessoms) wm 68 Farmer NC (Out of Slammer).

Bedsole, Rebecca wf ..................28 Wife AL . Second wife of Sessoms.

Bedsole, Mary E. wf ......................7 daughter AL

Bedsole, Lemuel wf ......................5 ------ AL

Bedsole, Georgia C. wf .................3 ----- AL

Bedsole, William W. wm ...............1 son AL

1900 Census, Old Town

Edward, son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole, Edward..Head

Bedsole, Sarah

Bedsole, William T.

Bedsole, Emma

Bedsole, Edward O.

Bedsole, Leamon

.......Separate Family..........

Franklin, son of Henry (Thomas Jr.)

Bedsole, Franklin, Head

Bedsole, Dorcas Lee "Pollie" , Wife

Bedsole, Daniel

Bedsole, Jourcie L.

Bedsole, Elryan

Bedsole, Alcie D.

Bedsole, Murdick

Bedsole, Grady

Bedsole, Rayford

Bedsole, Amey

Bedsole, James

---------------------Separate Family------------------

James, son of Thomas Jr. Travis B. was

a brother of this James.

Bedsole, James ......Head (Became an M.D., Kinston, Ala.)

Bedsole, Artie (Ward)........Wife

Bedsole, Sherwood

Bedsole, Babe

Bedsole, Rosa P. (Ward. widow of Travis Bedsole. He and James were brothers).

------------Separate Family----------------------

Son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole, William Henry...Head

Bedsole, Elizabeth, .........Wife

Bedsole, Melvin

Bedsole, Elvie L.

Bedsole, Willis

Bedsole, Edward

Bedsole, Rosa L.

Bedsole, Elmina V.

Bedsole, William D.

1900 Coffee County, Ala. Deanville

Family of Sessoms.

(Appears Sessoms Bedsole has died by then)

Bedsole, Mollie (Head) wf May 74 -26s

Bedsole, Lemand (sister) wf Dec 75- 24s

* Bedsole, Clarisa (sister) wf Jul 77- 22s (Georgia C.)

Bedsole, Calidonia (sister) wf Dec 75-20s

Bedsole, James M. (brother) wm Nov 89-10s

Bedsole, Mennia (daughter) wf May. 90- 10s

Bedsole, Etta (daughter) May 90-10 s

Bedsole, Colvir? (daughter) June 94- 6s

* Note on daughter Georgia: In the 1880 census she is listed as Georgia C. In 1900, Clarisa. Later censuses list her as Georgia or Georgie. Georgia Bedsole married John Fox Killingsworth in Coffee Co.AL 10 Aug 1903. She has already had a son with him before his 1st wife died. Georgia Killingsworth is buried next to her sister Mollie Lassiter and her son R. H. Killingsworth in Hebron Cemetery, Coffee Co. AL.

1880 Census, Sampson County, Little Cohairie, nc: cHILDREN OF hENRY asBURY sESSOMS AND eLIZABETH s. bEDSOLE

Sudie Sessom born on May, 9, 1895

Henry Albert Sessoms born on March 28, 1895

Curtis L. Sessoms born March 25, 1899

Sarah "Sallie" Sessoms born in 1901

Hubert Percy Sessoms born Nov. 10, 1903

Nellie Clyde Sessoms born Sept. 2, 1906.

Elizabeths Death: Cert. of death reg.# 43-05 cert.# 2: Mrs. Elizabeth Sessoms w/female widowed 74 years old born in Sampson County, NC. Father Thomas Bedsole, mother: Ann Elizabeth Guthrie . Date of birth not listed, death date: 02-04,1940. Cause of death: kidney disease. Burial: Sessoms Cemetary, Sampson County, NC.

Sudie Sessoms b. May 9, 1895 daughter of Henry Asbury and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sessoms. Married Daniel E. Crisco, b. Mar. 10, 1888. Sudie Crisco died on Dec. 23, 1964 and Daniel Crisco died on Dec. 18, 1975. Both are buried in the Mill Creek Church Cemetary, Harnett, Co. NC. They were survived by 2 daughters: Helen and Sally.

1900 COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. CENSUS INDEX

Name, Age, State Of Birth

Bedsole Alcie D.......... 12 Alabama

Bedsole Annie L........... 3 Alabama

Bedsole Artie M. .........24 Alabama

Bedsole Babe ...............1 Alabama

Bedsole Buford .............6 Alabama

Bedsole Daniel M........ 18 Alabama

Bedsole Edward ..........38 Alabama

Bedsole Edward ............7 Alabama

Bedsole Edward ..........12 Alabama

Bedsole Elizabeth........ 38 Alabama

Bedsole Elizabeth Josey. 6 Alabama

Bedsole Elmina V........... 4 Alabama

Bedsole Elvie L. ............16 Alabama

Bedsole Elzyan R. ........14 Alabama

Bedsole Emma ...............9 Alabama

Bedsole Frank E. ..........41 Alabama

Bedsole Franklin E....... 10 Alabama

Bedsole Georgia Ann.................... 27 Alabama

Bedsole Grady................................ 8 Alabama

Bedsole Idella Catherine................. 8 Alabama

Bedsole James ..............................28 Alabama

Bedsole James C............................ 1 Alabama

Bedsole Joureie L.......................... 16 Alabama

Bedsole Katy Angeline.................... 4 Alabama

Bedsole Lenard C. ..........................4 Alabama

Bedsole Matilda Roseann............... 2 Alabama

Bedsole Melvin ..............................18 Alabama

Bedsole Murdick F. ........................10 Alabama

Bedsole Pollie................................ 40 Alabama

Bedsole Rosa L. ..............................9 Alabama

Bedsole Rosa P. (Ward) ................67 North Carolina

Bedsole Sarah J............................ 30 Alabama

Bedsole Sherwood ..........................5 Alabama

Bedsole Travis ...............................35 Alabama

Bedsole William Henry.................. 45 Alabama

Bedsole William R. .......................6/12 Alabama

Bedsole William Travis................. 16 Alabama

Bedsole Willie L. ..........................12 Alabama

Bedsole Willis ..............................14 Alabama

1910 Coffee County, Ala. Census (Old town)

Travis B. Son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole Travis Head M W ................................45 M1 24

Bedsole Georgia Ann. Wife F W .......................37

Bedsole William Henry. Son M W...................... 23 S ....Father of JD.

Bedsole Elizzibeth Josey. Daughter F W ............16 S

Bedsole Katie Angeline. Daughter F W .............14 S

Bedsole Matilda R. Daughter F W .....................12 S

Bedsole Georgia Ann ("Babe") . Daughter F W 11 S

Bedsole Easter Ester Daughter F W..................... 9 S

Bedsole Travis Son M W ......................................6 S

Bedsole Emma Daughter F W.............................. 5 S

Bedsole Alice Daughter F W ...............................4 S

Bedsole Pearlie Daughter F W ........................1 2/12 S

Hudson Matilda E. Mother-in-law F W ............65 W 8 6

Bedsole Franklin E. Head M W...................... 20 M1 1

Bedsole Effie Wife .

1910 Coffee County, Ala. Census. Old Town

Family Of Daniel Bedsole, son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole Daniel M. Head M W................. 28

Bedsole Genes Wife F W ........................25

Bedsole Chester A. Son M W.................... 3 S

Bedsole Beatrice L. Daughter F W ......1 6/12 S

1850 Census Lowndes County, Ala.

Name, Age, State Of Birth

(Bedsole, Misspelled). Henry was a

son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsoh Henry ....................42 N Carolina ...Head Of House

Bedsoh Sylvia M................ 20 N Carolina..Wife Of House

Bedsoh Elizabeth A............. 1 Ala

Bedsoh Franklin ................16 Ala

Bedsoh George H ...............3 Ala

Bedsoh Mary F ....................2 Ala.

1910 Census, Old Town, Coffee

County, Ala. Family Of Travis

Bedsole, Son of Thomas Jr.

Bedsole Travis Head M W ..................45 Farmer .....JD's Grandfather.

Bedsole Georgia Ann. Wife F W .........37 Housewife

Bedsole William Henry. Son M W...... 23 S Laborer

Bedsole Elizabeth Josey.Daughter F W 16 S

Bedsole Katie Angeline.Daughter F W ...14 S

Bedsole Matilda Roseann. Daughter F W12 S

Bedsole Georgia Ann.Daughter F W...... 11 S

Bedsole Easter Ester Daughter F W ........9 S

Bedsole Travis Son M W........................ 6 S

Bedsole Emma Daughter F W ................5 S

Bedsole Alice Daughter F W................... 4 S

Bedsole Pearlie Daughter F W .........1 2/12 S

Hutson (Hudson) Matilda E.Mother-in-law of Travis B. F W 65 W 8 6

Bedsole Franklin E. Head M W............. 20 M

Bedsole Effie Wife of Franklin E. F W... 15.

1910 Coffee County, Alabama

Bedsole Daniel Monroe Head M W............. 28

Bedsole Genes "Jeter" Wife F W ........25

Bedsole Chester A. Son M W ...............3 S

Bedsole Beatrice L. Daughter ................?

1920 Census, Bay County, Fla.

Bedsole George Head O Un M W 43 M

Bedsole Baney Wife . . F W 35 M

Bedsole Wilma Son . . M W 14 S

Bedsole Vergal Son . . M W 11 S

Bedsole Blanch Daughter . . F W 8 S

Bedsole George Jr. Son . . M W 2/12 S

1860 Census, Marion County, Georgia

Bedsole Isaiah 30 M Farm Labor

Bedsole Sarah 21 F Domestic

Bedsole Elisabeth 2 F Georgia

1850 Butler County, Alabama Census.

Bedsole, David...36....Drunkard

1920 Census Geneva County, Hacoda, Alabama

Bedsole, Melvin 38

Bedsole, Ada 37

Bedesole, Orie 17

Bedsole, Vonnie 15

Bedsole, Pearl 13

Bedsole, Leamon 12

Bedsole, Birtice 11

Bedsole, Loell 9

Bedsole, Easter May 8

Bedsole, Lois 7

Bedsole, Cleo 6

Bedsole, Lenore 4

Bedsole, Shelton 2

.........................................................

Bedsole, Sarah 50

Bedsole, Emma 29

Bedsole, Voncile 12

Bedsole, Thomas J. 9

Bedsole, Vircy 5

...................................................

Bedsole , Leonard 25....Living with James and Lucy Flowers family.

Bedsole, Willis 33

...................................................

Bedsole, John B. 39

Bedsole, Martha J 36

Bedsole, Leland 15

Bedsole, Ralph 11

Bedsole, Julia 8

Bedsole, John B., Jr. 2

...................................................

Bedsole, Rayford 26

Bedsole, Vircy 21

....................................................

Bedsole, William 68

Bedsole, Celie E 58

Bedsole, William R 20

......................................................

Bedsole, James 48

Bedsole, Missie 43

Bedsole, Sherwood 23

Bedsole, Tatum 20

Bedsole, Shelton 18

Bedsole, Dalton 16

________________ LAND RECORDS_____________________

Coffee County Land Patents,

Location, Acres, Date, Elba, Ala..

BEDSOLE THOMAS 29 5N 20E ST STEPHENS 120.12 1841/12/10

BEDSOLE WILLIAM B 33 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1898/04/18

BEDSOLE THOMAS 6 4N 20E ST STEPHENS 40.07 1849/05/01

BEDSOLE THOMAS 29 5N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1841/12/10

BEDSOLE TRAVIS 5 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 0 1858/11/01 ADD CERT #22552 BEDSOLE TRAVIS 4 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 203.77 1858/11/01 ADD CERT #22552 BEDSOLE WILLIAM B 33 3N 20E ST STEPHENS 159.79 1898/04/18

Geneva County, Ala. Land Patents

BEDSOLE JOHN W 27 2N 25E ST STEPHENS 0 1895/06/19

BEDSOLE JOHN W 26 2N 25E ST STEPHENS 160.33 1895/06/19

BEDSOLE HENRY 24 1N 24E ST STEPHENS 0 1896/02/19

BEDSOLE JOHN D 26 2N 25E ST STEPHENS 40.05 1899/05/22

BEDSOLE HENRY 19 1N 25E ST STEPHENS 160.17 1896/02/19

BEDSOLE HENRY 24 1N 24E ST STEPHENS 0 1896/02/1958

1860 Census. Walton County, Florida

(Mossy Head, Fla.)

Edward Bedsole 40 NC Head Of House (Son of Thomas, Jr.)Note: Edwards Improved acres then were 40, unimproved acres were 220, cash value of farm $1120, value of farm implements $60, value of livestock $600.

Susan (Blackwell) 40 Wife Of Edward. He and Susan both born in Bladen, NC.

Mathew W.................. 16 Fl

Frances Armeinda...... 14

Travis Lynner ..............12

Duncan Justin............. 10

Virginia Helen............... 8

Sarah M ........................6

Edward Oakley .............1

1910 Coffee County, Ala. Census

Sympler Oscar M. Head M W......... 22

Sympler Idella C. Wife (Bedsole, daughter of Travis and Georgia Ann Bedsole).

----------Separate House----------------------------

Bedsole Travis Head M W............................... 45

Bedsole Georgia Ann. Wife F W .....................37

Bedsole William H. Son M W ..........................23 S

Bedsole Elizibeth Josey. Daughter F W.. .......16 S

Bedsole Katie A. Daughter F W ......................14 S

Bedsole Matilda Roseann. Daughter F W..... 12 S

Bedsole Georgia A. Daughter F W .................11 S

Bedsole Ester Easter Daughter F W ................9

Bedsole Travis Son M W ..................................6 S

Bedsole Emma Daughter F W ...........................5 S

Bedsole Alice Daughter F W .............................4 S

Bedsole Pearlie Daughter F W .....................1 2/12 S

----------Separate House-------------------

Bedsole Daniel M. Head M W.......... 24

Bedsole Genes Wife F W................ 25

Bedsole Chester A. Son M W .............3 S

Bedsole Beatrice L. Daughter F W ....1 6/12

1850 Walton County, Fla. Census

Bedsole Edward ...............35 Ala ....Head

Bedsole Susan .................30 Ala. ....Wife

Bedsole Duncan .................1 Fla

Bedsole Frances .................5 Fla

Bedsole Huldah .................11 Fla

Bedsole Traverser (Travis Lynner) ...............3 Fla

Bedsole Wilkins ...................8 Fla.

1920 Panama City, Fla.

Bedsole George............................43..Head

Bedsole, Baney Wife . . F W .......35 Wife

Bedsole Wilma Son . . M W........ 14 S

Bedsole Vergal Son . . M W ........11 S .

Bedsole Blanch Daughter .F W..... 8 S E.

Bedsole George Jr. Son . M W...... 2/12 S .

1850 Lowndes County, Ala. Family of

Henry Bedsole (Thomas Jr.).

Bedsoh, Henry......................42 NC

Bedsoh Sylvia M ..................20 F N Carolina

Bedsoh Franklin.................. 16 M Planter Ala

Bedsoh George H ................ 3 M Ala.

Bedsoh Mary F...................... 2 F Ala.

Bedsoh Elizabeth A ...............1 F Ala

1860 Marion County, Ga. Son of Amos:(Thomas Sr., William).

Bedsole Isaiah................... 30 M .....Head

Note: Isaiah was later wounded in Civil war in Ga. and died in Hospital in Va.

Bedsole Sarah.................... 21 F Domestic Georgia.

Bedsole Elisabeth................. 2 F

1840 Census Index, Muscogee County, Georgia

Bedsole, 612

1850 Coffee County, Ala.

Bedsoles Sessoms ..............40 N.C. (Thomas Jr.).

Bedsoles Charlotte ..............30 N.C. Wife.

Bedsole Mary F. ....................5 Ala

Bedsole Travis ....................17 Ala 613 Bedsole Charlotte ...............60 N.C....Widow of Thomas Jr. Mother of Sessoms.

Bedsoles Julia F................... 2 Ala

Bedsoles Margaret A............ 8 Ala.

Bedsoles Sarah E.F............ 12 Ala

1910 Census Coffee County, Alabama

Bedsole Travis Head M W 45

Bedsole Georgia A. Wife | F W 37

Bedsole William H. Son M W 23 S

Bedsole Elizabeth Josey Daughter F W 16 S

Bedsole Katie Angeline. Daughter F W 14 S

Bedsole Matilda Rosann. Daughter F W 12 S

Bedsole Georgia Ann ("Babe") Daughter F W 11 S

Bedsole Ester Easter Daughter F W 9 S

Bedsole Travis Son M W 6 S

Bedsole Emma Daughter F W 5 S

Bedsole Alice Daughter F W 4 S

Bedsole Pearlie Daughter F W 1 2/12 S

Hutson (Hudson) Matilda E. Mother-in-law F W 65 W

Bedsole Franklin E. Head M W 20

Bedsole-(Redmon) Effie Wife F W 15

separate house

Bedsole Daniel M. Head M W 28 (Son of Thomas Jr. and brother of Travis above).

Bedsole Genes Wife F W 25

Bedsole Chester A. Son M W 3 S

Bedsole Beatrice L. Daughter F W 1 6/12 S

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STATES AND COUNTIES WHERE EARLY BEDSOLES WERE FOUND BY ME, IN SEQUENCE FROM EARLIEST DATE FOUND.

1. Virginia: St. James River, Russell, Spotsylvania. IF Bedsole sprang from Bledsoe. If not, then 2 below, is first.

2. North Carolina: Anson, Bladen, Sampson, Onslow, Duplin, Johnston, Dobbs, Brunswick.

3. Alabama: Lowndes, Crenshaw, Montgomery, Coffee, Clarke, Barbour, Baldwin, Geneva, Houston.

4. Florida: Leon, Jackson, Walton.

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1790 Rowan County, NC Tax List

John Bedshal (Bedsole). Rowan County was created from Anson, Anson from Bladen and Bladen from New Hanover.

Riverside Cemetary, Norfolk, Virginia

BEDSOLE, ALEX EDWARD May. 3, 1897 Aug. 3, 1949 Oak Hill, Va.

BEDSOLE, LULA GROOMS Mar. 22, 1900 Sep. 1, 1991 Oak Hill, Va.

1908 Putnam County, Tennessee, Schools

Bedsole, John Lloyd Died 1945. ..... Father

Bedsole, William Lloyd Died 1945.... Son. Dead at birth.

TENNESSEE Death Record:

Certificate Number: 23817 Deceased Name: William Lloyd Bedsole Date of Birth: 23 Nov 1945 Place of Birth: Putnam County Date of Death: 23 Nov 1945 Father: John Lloyd Bedsole Place of Birth: Gordon, AL Mother: Vallie Ruth Montgomery Place of Birth: Putnam County Cemetery: Algood

1854 Florida Voters List, Walton County.

BEDSOLE, Edward............(Son of Thomas Jr.). Edwards wife and children were

still in Old Town, Coffee County, Ala. at this time. He first moved to Walton County with his father in law.

BLACKWELL, George.......(Edwards Father-In-Law)

Pierce County, Georgia

DUGINS (Duggan), G. M. married BEDSOLE, Annie Jane - 29 Nov 1924

Blakely City In Early County, Ga.

This note is on the Cemetary Inventory. Wonder who this "Mr. Bedsole" was ?

"Plot 16 Lot 1. On right is three Jordan Graves. Two were killed by a Mr. Bedsole" .

Marriage, Early County, Georgia

MILTON, EDNA BEDSOLE, To GEORGE W. 13-Oct 1870 GA Early

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CHOCTAW CORNER, CLARKE COUNTY, ALA.

Bedsole, Loraine 11 May 1879 19 Aug 1953 w/Am. M. Tunstall

Bedsole, O. A. 27 Jul 1883 12 May 1939

Bedsole, Mattie A. 2 May 1858 16 Feb 1906 w/Travis L. Bedsole

Bedsole, Travis L. 19 Jan 1848 14 Dec 1923

Bedsole, J. G. 5 Jul 1887 15 Sep 1963 MD

Bedsole, Bertha Griffin 30 Jul 1889 16 Mar 1977 w/J. G. Bedsole

ELAM CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALA.

Bedsole, Mathew Elmore, 20 Jan 1890, 5 Sep 1890

SMITHS CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA

19. Hellen Bedsole Hall (wife of James Hall) DOB: April 10, 1852 EXP: June 5, 1939 20. James M. Hall DOB: April 10, 1844 EXP: Nov. 22, 1924

160. Edward O. Bedsole Jr. 1st LT US ARMY WW II Korea DOB: Sept. 10, 1926 EXP: Sept. 14, 1975

161. Edward Oakley "Ned" Bedsole DOB: Jan. 14, 1859 EXP: Aug. 5, 1942

162. Maebelle Harrison Bedsole (wife of Ned Bedsole) DOB: March 6, 1895 EXP: Nov. 26, 1961

163. Ruby Bedsole Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930 164. Ruth Bedsole Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930

FRIENDSHIP CEMETARY, MALONE, FLORIDA

BEDSOLE, John Clarence Sr., b. Nov 10 1909 d. Dec 01 1967

BEDSOLE, Josie O., b. Nov 08 1892 d. Aug 27 1980

BEDSOLE, Myrtle Paulk, b. Sep 17 1919 d. Jun 23 1991

BEDSOLE, Myrtle Smith, b. Sep 26 1911 d. Dec 11 1935

BEDSOLE, Roswell, b. Jan 13 1887 d. Feb 15 1931

HOLMES COUNTY, FLA. (Ponce DeLeon Springs)

BEDSOLE, Raiford, b. Nov 18 1893 d. Mar 20 1960. In same plot as Vircey M. Bedsole. Married Dec 8 1918. Husband to Vircey M. Bedsole.

BEDSOLE, Vircey M., b. Dec 24 1998 d. Mar 10 1983. Married Dec 8 1918. Wife to Raiford Bedsole.

GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA, SOCIAL SECURITY DEATHS

Bedsole,Allene 14-Nov 1892 Nov 1973 30642 Greensboro

Bedsole, Claude 23-Jun 1898 Oct 1972 30642 Greensboro

Bedsole, Nellie D 9-Jun 1897 Aug 1989 30642 Greensboro

Bedsole, William 25-Sep 1893 Dec 1968 30642 Greensboro

WARE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MOORE CEMETARY

Mack Bedsole, 10-9-1926 / 11-1-2000

Grace M. Bedsole, 2-4-1922 * (w/o above)

RIVERSIDE CEMETARY, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Bedsole, Alex Edward May. 3, 1897 Aug. 3, 1949 Oak Hill ...Husband

Bedsole, Lula Grooms Mar. 22, 1900 Sep. 1, 1991 Oak Hill ..Wife

Bethlehem Cemetary, Montgomery County, Alabama

Bedsole Emma Sellers JAN 4 1879 JUL 24 1962

Bedsole Henry NOV 21 1878 MAR 6 1903

Bedsole Thomas Duncan SEP 17 1899 Only date-S/S Nancy Long

Bedsole Nancy Long MAY 19 1895 AUG 26 1963 S/S Thomas Duncan

Bedsole Sellers Henry SEP 24 1896 DEC 29 1896 S/O Henry and Emma Bedsole Paul F FEB 13 1898 AUG 8 1984 Modern woodmen of America

Bedsole William Henry NOV 5 1869 SEP 25 1918 On wings of love to a heavenly home

Bedsole A Idelia MAY 14 1867 NOV 18 1950

Bedsole C H APR 26 1847 SEP 27 1914

Bedsole Sarah Jane JAN 17 1846 JUN 8 1923

Bedsole A J MAR 25 1858 NOV 1 1942 Father-Here I lay my burden down change the cross into a crown

Bedsole Emma J JAN 23 1858 OCT 30 1924 Mother-W/O AJ Bedsole

Bedsole Jasper J SEP 27 1882 APR 23 1905 S/O AJ and EJ Bedsole

Bedsole Francis Donia? JAN 25 1878 SEP 3 1878 D/O CH and SJ Bedsole

Bedsole Infant I/O ML and GA Bedsole

Bedsole Walter E 1861 1937 Bedsole M L AUG 1 1854 FEB 5 1894

Bedsole Infant I/O ML and GA Bedsole

Bedsole Bertie L .

Bedsole Aubry R FEB

Bedsole James Stott NOV 29 1889 MAY 5 1914

Bedsole Monroe Clark JUN 21 1889 JAN 20 1957 S/S Mattie Belle P Bedsole

Bedsole Mattie Belle P DEC 27 1899 DEC 16 1991 S/S Monroe Clark Bedsole

Bedsole Ann Pouncey 1843 Aged 36 yrs

Bedsole Margaret Ann APR 22 1843 SEP 23 1847

Bedsole Elizabeth Alie MAY 4 1849 FEB 20 1855

Bedsole Julia Paralee MAR 12 1859 JUL 28 1860 Chambers Anna Moriah May 1832 FEB 1 1861

Bedsole William Henry Aged 2 yrs

OLD SALEM CEMETARY, DALE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, John, Jan.10, 1802- Apr. 4, 1882.

MADRID CEMETARY, HOUSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Hugh Dent May 23, 1911 July 15, 1987 h/o Ruth Bedsole

Bedsole, Ruth October 13, 1911 also w/o Hugh Nee Holland

NEWTON CEMETARY, DALE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Adam - b. 1877 - d. 1953

Bedsole, Blanche - b. January 10 1927 - d. December 17 1927

Bedsole, Bonnie Quattlebaum - b. 1905 - d. January 19 1999

Bedsole, Flossie Mae - b. March 1 1901 - d. March 11 1993

Bedsole, Herd - b. 1931 - d. 1932

Bedsole, Luther F - b. 1874 - d. 1961

Bedsole, Mary Anna - b. 1934 - d. 1934

Bedsole, Thomas F - b. May 15 1900 - d. November 2 1973

Bedsole, William W (Bill) - b. October 20 1905 - d. December 18 1969

Bedsole, - b. - d. [D 2 14 Infant Son of Mr & Mrs W W Bedsole]

Bedsole, - b. - d. [D 2 15 Infant Son of Mr & Mrs W W Bedsole]

OLD IVE OAK CEMETARY, SELMA, ALABAMA

Brown, Bessie Bedsole Jan 2, 1895 Jun 3, 1993 Wife of

Brown, John Rufus May 27, 1924 Jul 18, 1925

Bedsole, Roxana Ott Jul 19, 1857 Jun 27, 1924 760W

Stillings, Hattie (Bedsole) Mar 8, 1886 Jan 8, 1921

antioch cemetary, geneva county, alabama

Bedsole, Willie Mae; 23 Sep 1897-31 Dec 1986

Bledsoe, (Bedsole) Dorothy; 29 Aug 1925-19 Jan 1929

KINSTON CEMETARY, COFFEE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Jener R.; b. 24 November 1884 d. 25 August 1969. wife of Daniel Monroe Bedsole.

Bedsole, Daniel Monroe; b. 27 June 1881 d. 30 October 1969. "Masonic Symbol" s/w Jener R. Bedsole.

FRIENDSHIP CEMETARY, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

Bedsole, John Clarence (Sr) Nov 10 1909 Dec 1 1967

Bedsole, Josie O Nov 8 1892 Aug 27 1980

Bedsole, Myrtle (Paulk) Sep 17 1919 Jun 23 1991

Bedsole, Myrtle (Smith) Sep 21 1911 Dec 11 1935

Bedsole, Roswell Jan 13 1887 Feb 15 1931

Ponce de leon Cemetary, HOLMES COUNTY, Fla.

Bedsole, Raiford, b. Nov 18 1893 d. Mar 20 1960. In same plot as Vircey M. Bedsole. Married Dec 8 1918. Husband to Vircey M. Bedsole.

Bedsole, Vircey M., b. Dec 24 1998 d. Mar 10 1983. Married Dec 8 1918. Wife to Raiford Bedsole.

PENSACOLA FLA. NEWS, OBIT

Holland, Katie Bedsole age age 67 died 12 Jul 1965

Shaw, Annis Laurene Bedsole age 69 14 Mar 1998

Quattlebaum, Emma Mae Bedsole died 16 Jan 1967

Standifer, Nettie Lou Bedsole age 86 Dothan, AL died 1999-3-18

JACKSON COUNTY, FLA. CONFEDERATE PENSION APP.

A10562 Bedsole, J.W. Alabama, wife May Dickson 1943

MEMORY PARK CEMETARY, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLA.

Bedsole, Dorbon, b. May 25 1933 d. Jul 30 1995, "US Army"

MEMORY GARDENS, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Bedsole, Bertis M, b. 1908 d. 1987 "Married Aug 4 1928"

Bedsole, Douglas, b. Dec 3 1931 d. Apr 12 1999 "ENC US Coast Guard, Korea and Vietnam"

Bedsolem Ethel L, b. 1912 d. 1985 "Married Aug 4 1928"

Bedsole, Margaret Cooper, b. Dec 7 1939

FOREST LAWN CEMETARY, PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

Bedsole, Adolph, b. 1914, Rev., Husband of Lillie Bedsole.

Bedsole, Lillie, b. 1916, Wife of Adolph Bedsole.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLA. 1917-18 DRAFT

Bedsole, David Stanley 25 Oct 1899 W Escambia FL

OAK GROVE CEMETARY, TAMPA, FLA.

Bedsole, John, III, b. May 29 1971 d. Sep 1 1975

Riverside Cemetary, Norfolk, Virginia

BEDSOLE, ALEX EDWARD May. 3, 1897 Aug. 3, 1949 Oak Hill

BEDSOLE, LULA GROOMS Mar. 22, 1900 Sep. 1, 1991 Oak Hill

OLD lIVE oAK cEMETARY, dALLAS cOUNTY, aLA..

Brown, Bessie Bedsole Jan 2, 1895 Jun 3, 1993

Bedsole, Roxana Ott Jul 19, 1857 Jun 27, 1924

Stillings, Hattie Bedsole Mar 8, 1886 Jan 8, 1921

bETHLEHEM cEMETARY, mONTGOMERY cOUNTY, aLA.

Bedsole Emma Sellers JAN 4 1879 JUL 24 1962

Bedsole Henry NOV 21 1878 MAR 6 1903

Bedsole Thomas Duncan SEP 17 1899 Only date-S/S

Bedsole Nancy Long MAY 19 1895 AUG 26 1963 S/S

Thomas Duncan Bedsole S/O Henry and Emma Bedsole

Bedsole Paul F FEB 13 1898 AUG 8 1984 Modern woodmen of America

Bedsole William H NOV 5 1869 SEP 25 1918 On wings of love.

Bedsole A Idelia MAY 14 1867 NOV 18 1950

Bedsole C H APR 26 1847 SEP 27 1914

Bedsole Sarah Jane JAN 17 1846 JUN 8 1923

Bedsole A J MAR 25 1858 NOV 1 1942 Father.

Bedsole Emma J JAN 23 1858 OCT 30 1924 Mother-W/O AJ Bedsole

Bedsole Jasper J SEP 27 1882 APR 23 1905 S/O AJ and EJ Bedsole

Bedsole Francis Donia? JAN 25 1878 SEP 3 1878 D/O CH and SJ?

Bedsole Infant I/O M.L. and G.A. Bedsole

Bedsole Walter E 1861 1937

Bedsole M.L. AUG 1 1854 FEB 5 1894

Bedsole Infant I/O M.L. and G.A. Bedsole

Bedsole Bertie L Broken stone

Bedsole Aubry R FEB Broken stone

Bedsole James Stott NOV 29 1889 MAY 5 1914

Bedsole Infant Daughter JUN 8 1915 JUN 8 1915 D/O C.E. and B.M. Bedsole

Bedsole Monroe Clark JUN 21 1889 JAN 20 1957 S/S Mattie Belle P Bedsole Bedsole Mattie Belle P DEC 27 1899 DEC 16 1991 S/S Monroe Clark Bedsole

Bedsole Ann Pouncey 1843 Aged 36 yrs

Bedsole Margaret Ann APR 22 1843 SEP 23 1847

Bedsole Elizabeth Alie MAY 4 1849 FEB 20 1855

Bedsole Julia Paralee MAR 12 1859 JUL 28 1860

Bedsole William H. Aged 2 yrs

Bedsole Clayton JUN 2 1899 JUN 12 1900 S/O JT and Corine Bedsole

Bedsole George Jackson AUG 25 1896 SEP 30 1896 S/O JT and Corine Bedsole

Bedsole Corine OCT 11 1880 OCT 11 1899 W/O JT Bedsole

Bedsole Johnnie T OCT 13 1871 MAR 9 1943 S/S Mattie Lou Bedsole

Bedsole Mattie Lou SEP 16 1885 MAR 13 1943 S/S Johnnie T Bedsole

Bedsole Infant APR 20 1903 APR 20 1903 D/O JT and ML Bedsole

Bedsole Infant APR 12 1918 MAY 1 1918 S/O JT and ML Bedsole

Bedsole J T AUG 8 1855 JAN 28 1872 16 yrs 5 mos 20 days

Bedsole Henry DEC 5 1807 MAY 8 1863

Bedsole W T AUG 31 1851 AUG 11 1889 37 yrs 11 mos

Bedsole Mary Catherine JUL 14 1818 ??? 28 1862 Death month looks like July

WRIGHTS CREEK CEMETARY, GENEVA COUNTY, ALA,

Clifford H. Bedsole November 13, 1880 May 20, 1992

Annie D. Holland Bedsole married Willie E. Bedsole June 20, 1891 October 20, 1907 December 23, 1889 August 23, 1940 December 24, 1974

THOMASTON CEMETERY, MARENGO COUNTY, ALA.

Bedsole 4 17 1940 4 17 1940 Infant daughter of Lyman and Vera Bedsole Bedsole Carrie L. 10 1 1889 7 7 1938

Bedsole Grover C. 2 8 1888 6 16 1940

Bedsole James Lane 1 6 1921 2 1 1941

Bedsole Joyce Egbert 4 9 1940 11 6 1973 Mother

Bedsole Kenneth L. 12 3 1953 12 4 1953

Bedsole Leo Fendley 9 28 1908 1 2 1967

Bedsole Norman E. 2 22 1897 9 28 1924

SMITH CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALA.

Hellen Bedsole Hall (wife of James Hall) DOB: April 10, 1852 EXP: June 5, 1939

James M. Hall DOB: April 10, 1844 EXP: Nov. 22, 1924

Susan Bedsole Knight DOB: Sept. 17, 1928 EXP: Sept. 1, 1985 160. Edward O. Bedsole Jr. 1st LT US ARMY WW II Korea DOB: Sept. 10, 1926 EXP: Sept. 14, 1975

Edward Oakley "Ned" Bedsole DOB: Jan. 14, 1859 EXP: Aug. 5, 1942 Maebelle Harrison Bedsole (wife of Ned Bedsole) DOB: March 6, 1895 EXP: Nov. 26, 1961

Ruby Bedsole Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930

Ruth Bedsole Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930

Oconee County, SC

WILKS, Elizabeth Josie Bedsole, b. 1893, d. 23-june-1983, daughter of Travis & Georgia Ann Hudson-Bedsole, of Coffee County, Alabama, Her Husband was Wesley T. "Bud" Wilks, funeral marker only.

American Cemetary, Nachitoches, Louisiana

BEDSOLE, Thomas ( June 19, 1877 / 1919 ) Natchitoches Times, _, 1919: Died: Thomas Bedsole of this city at Shreveport. on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock; born in Alabama on June 19th, 1877; survived by his wife, an adopted son, Willie Bedsole, three sisters: Mesdames L.E. Balentine and Mollie Bebee and Miss Leona Bedsole of Boyce; and three brothers: T.H. Bedsole of De Ridder, Talmadge Bedsole who is with the Rainbow Division in France and Jack L. Bedsole who is with the Marines in Cuba. Services . . .American Cemetery on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock . . . Shriners accompanying. The deceased came here from DeRidder in November 1917. ( Not located, 1997)

Natchito Cemetary, Nagitoches, La.

Bedsole, Mittie Ann - 1895 / 1895

Bedsole, Lilly - 1891 / 1898

Bedsole, Alice - 1896 / 1896

Bedsole, Mabel - 1897 / 1897

Bedsole, T. F. - 3 Apr 1853 / 18 Feb 1910 Bedsole, Callie - 30 Jun 1855 / 12 Feb 1910 [Double Stone - T. F. & Callie]

Blacksher, Mittie Ann Bedsole, wife of A. J. Blacksher - 25 Jan 1863 / 19 Apr 1924

Lee, Leona Ada Bedsole - 23 Jan 1898 / 1 Feb 1988

Bedsole, Thomas - 19 Jun 1877 / 3 Jan 1919 [Concrete slab, stone marker, "Mother" - no information]

Bedsole, T. H. Sr. - 9 Oct 1884 / 15 Jun 1958 Bedsole, Suzie Dubois - 18 Sep 1890 / 18 Jan 1965

Bedsole, T. H. Jr. - 13 Mar 1917 / 19 Sep 1963

Bedsole, Henry Curtis Sr. - 2 Apr 1913 / 6 Nov 1963

Bedsole, Jack Lang - 3 Aug 1900 / 9 Jul 1963

Bedsole, Callie - 30 Jun 1855 / 12 Feb 1910

OLD TOWN/TEEL CEMETARY, KINSTON, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Baby. July 18, 1925.

Bedsole, Infant dau. of Travis & Georgian Bedsole. B/d Jan. 25,1912. Bedsole,Georgia Ann. Sept. 29, 1872-Mar. 22, 1912. First wife of Travis.

Bedsole, Lizzie May. Dau. of Travis Bedsole & Bethonia Williamson. Mar. 4, 1915-Oct. 19, 1918.

Bedsole, Luvenia. Sept. 18, 1910-Oct. 8, 1911.

Rapides Parish, La. Cemetary

Bedsole, Charles L. - 9 Apr 1885 / 3 Jul 1913

Bedsole, Lula - 9 Aug 1893? / 15 Aug 1901

Bedsole, John Mayo, son of M&M T. L. Bedsole - 10 Mar 1913 / 2 Dec 1913

Harden Chapel, Toombs County, Georgia

Janie Williams BEDSOLE Born Nov 9, 1888 Died Oct 29, 1983

Antioch Cemetary

Geneva County, Ala.

BEDSOLE, Willie Mae; 23 Sep 1897-31 Dec 1986

City Cemetary, Ponce De-Leon, Florida

BEDSOLE, Raiford, b. Nov 18 1893 d. Mar 20 1960. In same plot as Vircey M. Bedsole. Married Dec 8 1918. Husband to Vircey M. Bedsole.

BEDSOLE, Vircey M., b. Dec 24 1998 d. Mar 10 1983. Married Dec 8 1918. Wife to Raiford Bedsole.

Thomaston Cemetary, Marengo

County, Ala.

Bedsole 4/17/1940-4/17/1940 Infant daughter of Lyman and Vera Bedsole

Bedsole Carrie L. 10/1/1889-7/7/1938

Bedsole Grover C. 2/8/1888-6/16/1940

Bedsole James Lane 1/6.1921-2/1/1941

Bedsole Joyce Egbert 4/9/1940-11/6/1973 Mother

Bedsole Kenneth L. 12/3/1953-12/4/1953

Bedsole Leo Fendley 9/28/1908-1/2/1967

Bedsole Norman E. 2/22/1897-9/28/1969

Walnut Hill Cemetary, Vernon Parish, In Louisiana

Bedsole, Felder W. - 2/Sep/1895 -2/Dec/1895

Bedsole, Rebecca S. 1851 -22/Sep/1895
Bedsole, Thos. L. - 30/Mar/1856-7/Nov/1928 [Masonic emblem]

CHOCTAW CORNER CEMETARY,CLARKE COUNTY,ALABAMA

Bedsole, Loraine 11 May 1879-19 Aug 1953 w/Am. M. Tunstall

Bedsole, O. A. 27 Jul 1883-12 May 1939

Bedsole, Mattie A. 2 May 1858-16 Feb 1906 w/Travis L.

Bedsole, Travis L. 19 Jan 1848-14 Dec 1923

Bedsole, J. G. 5 Jul 1887-15 Sep 1963 MD

Bedsole, Bertha Griffin 30 Jul 1889-16 Mar 1977 w/J. G. Bedsole

CHOCTAW CORNER CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Loraine 11 May 1879 19 Aug 1953 w/Am. M. Tunstall

Bedsole, O. A. 27 Jul 1883 12 May 1939

Bedsole, Mattie A. 2 May 1858 16 Feb 1906 w/Travis L. Bedsole

Bedsole, Travis L. 19 Jan 1848 14 Dec 1923 Bedsole, J. G. 5 Jul 1887 15 Sep 1963 MD Bedsole, Bertha Griffin 30 Jul 1889 16 Mar 1977 w/J. G. Bedsole

ELAM CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Mathew Elmore, 20 Jan 1890, 5 Sep 1890,

SMITH CEMETARY, CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Hellen Hall (wife of James Hall) DOB: April 10, 1852 EXP: June 5, 1939

Bedsole, Susan Knight DOB: Sept. 17, 1928 EXP: Sept. 1, 1985 160.

Bedsole, Edward O. Jr. 1st LT US ARMY WW II Korea DOB: Sept. 10, 1926 EXP: Sept. 14, 1975 161.

Bedsole, Edward Oakley "Ned" DOB: Jan. 14, 1859 EXP: Aug. 5, 1942 162.

Bedsole, Maebelle Harrison (wife of Ned Bedsole) DOB: March 6, 1895 EXP: Nov. 26, 1961 163.

Bedsole, Ruby Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930 Bedsole, Ruth Daughter of E.O. and M.H. Bedsole DOB: July 1930 EXP: Aug. 1930

HARRISON CEMETARY, KINSTON, ALABAMA

Bedsole, Ada.Nov. 23, 1882-Apr. 4, 1960.

Bedsole, Earnie. Jul. 27, 1919-Jun. 19, 1920.

Bedsole, Ed. D. Apr. 25, 1888-Dec. 9, 1973.

Bedsole, Edward. Feb. 15,1862- Aug. 11,1917.

Bedsole, Eunola. Aug. 29, 1904-Jul. 14, 1993.

Bedsole, Franklin E. June 27, 1858-Jun. 14, 1926.

Bedsole, Grady. Dec. 18, 1891-Jun. 4, 1901. Bedsole, W.F. Oct. 2, 1879, age 3 years. On same stone as Grady Bedsole.

Bedsole, Hubert. Apr. 25, 1915-Oct. 25, 1936.

Bedsole, J.D. Nov. 21, 1911-Nov. 15, 1973.

Bedsole, Janice Jeraldine. Jan. 21, 1933-Aug. 2, 1941.

Bedsole, Lula M. Nov. 1, 1895-Jun. 12,1937.

Bedsole, Melvin. Jan. 26, 1882-Jul. 13, 1920.

Bedsole, Murdic F. Oct. 28,1889-Feb. 1, 1959.

Bedsole, Polly. Oct. 27, 1861-Feb. 28, 1920.

Bedsole, Rosa P. Jan. 9, 1833-May 1, 1915.

Bedsole, Sallie Harrison. Died 1891, about 30 years old.

Bedsole, Travis. Co.H, 3rd Alabama Rangers, CSA. Dec.7, 1832-Apr. 5, 1899. Masons' stone.

Bedsole, William Henry. Jan. 14, 1856-Sept. 17, 1932.

Bedsole, Winston. Dec. 1, 1918-May 12, 1933.

Elam Cemetary, Clarke County, Alabama

Bedsole, Mathew Elmore, 20 Jan 1890, 5 Sep 1890,

New Prospect Cemetary, Clarke County, Alabama

Susie Blackwell Bedsole (wife of Edward Bedsole) DOB: May 20, 1819 EXP: June 11, 1891 98.

Edward Bedsole DOB: March 5, 1819 EXP: Oct. 28, 1909 .

Frances Lorena Bedsole Daughter of H. Woodrow and Janie Bedsole DOB: Aug. 29, 1934 EXP: Aug. 4, 1936 274.

H. Woodrow Bedsole DOB: Oct. 24, 1914 EXP: April 12, 1985 275.

Janie S. Bedsole (wife of Woodrow) DOB: Feb. 20, 1915 EXP: April 13, 1993 Ernest M. Bedsole DOB: Feb. 15, 1882 EXP: July 3, 1959

Fannie E. Bedsole (wife of Ernest) DOB: May 13, 1885 EXP: March 10, 1942

Oak Grove Cemetary Clarke County, Alabama

Otto S. Bedsole (son of Edward O. Bedsole and Roxana Ott Bedsole) DOB: April 14, 1884 EXP: Nov. 22, 1886

Carrie E. Bedsole DOB: Sept. 6, 1880 EXP: Sept. 30, 1931

W.F. Bedsole DOB: Nov. 4, 1862 EXP: Nov. 28, 1928

Martha A. Bedsole (wife of W.F. Bedsole) DOB: Feb. 6, 1861 EXP: June 7, 1931 136. John Wesley Bedsole DOB: Oct. 20, 1860 EXP: May 24,1999

Kinston, Ala. City Cemetary

Bedsole, Daniel Monroe; b. 27 June 1881 d. 30 October 1969. " R.Bedsole. If I recall correctly, this is really Daniel Monroe Bedsole and wife, Gina (Jena).

Bedsole, Jener R.; b. 24 November 1884 d. 25 August 1969. s/w Monroe Bedsole

Cleveland Carnahan Cemetary, Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Bedsole, Charles L. - 9 Apr 1885-3 Jul 1913
Bedsole, Lula - 9 Aug 1893?-15 Aug 1901
Dubois, Ruby Bertha, daughter of M&M S. N. Dubois - 13 Sep 1907-30 Oct 1907
Bedsole, John Mayo, son of M&M T. L. Bedsole - 10 Mar 1913-2 December, 1913

Corner Creek Cemetary, Geneva County, Ala.

Shelton BEDSOLE 3-3-1901 7-8-1924
Dr. James D. BEDSOLE 6-9-1871/11-2-1943 M.D. in Kinston, Ala.
Artie Missy Ward BEDSOLE 5-9-1876/2-2-1959
Sherwood BEDSOLE 2-13-1896/5-26-1969
Willie (William) BEDSOLE 10-29-1894/11-13-1969

Friendship Cemetary, Jackson County, Fla.

BEDSOLE John Clarence (Sr) Nov 10 1909 Dec 1 1967
BEDSOLE Josie O Nov 8 1892 Aug 27 1980
BEDSOLE Myrtle (Paulk) Sep 17 1919 Jun 23 1991
BEDSOLE Myrtle (Smith) Sep 21 1911 Dec 11 1935
BEDSOLE Roswell Jan 13 1887 Feb 15 1931

Chattahoochee, Florida

BEDSOLE, Sarah J., d. 26 Oct 1925, F (Insane Asylum).

Choctaw Corner Cemetary, Clarke County, Alabama

Bedsole, Loraine 11 May 1879 19 Aug 1953 w/Am. M. Tunstall Bedsole, O. A. 27 Jul 1883 12 May 1939

Bedsole, Mattie A. 2 May 1858 16 Feb 1906 w/Travis L. Bedsole

Bedsole, Travis L. 19 Jan 1848 14 Dec 1923

Bedsole, J. G. 5 Jul 1887 15 Sep 1963, M.D.

Bedsole, Bertha Griffin 30 Jul 1889 16 Mar 1977 w/J. G. Bedsole

Kent/ForestLawn Cemetary, Panama City, Fla.

BEDSOLE, Adolph, b. 1914, " mausoleum BEDSOLE, Lillie, b. 1916, " w/of Adolph Bedsole, mausoleum"

Deaths: Green County, Ga.

BEDSOLE ALLENE 14-Nov 1892 Nov 1973 Greensboro
BEDSOLE CLAUDE 23-Jun 1898 Oct 1972 Greensboro
BEDSOLE NELLIE D 9-Jun 1897 Aug 1989 Greensboro
BEDSOLE WILLIAM 25-Sep 1893 Dec 1968 30642 Greensboro

Death, Muscogee County, Georgia

BEDSOLE, Henry 29 Oct 1936 Muscogee 28751

Jackson County, Fla. (Malone).

BEDSOLE John Clarence (Sr) Nov 10 1909 Dec 1 1967

BEDSOLE Josie O Nov 8 1892 Aug 27 1980

BEDSOLE Myrtle (Paulk) Sep 17 1919 Jun 23 1991

BEDSOLE Myrtle (Smith) Sep 21 1911 Dec 11 1935 BEDSOLE Roswell Jan 13 1887 Feb 15 1931

Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Tallahassee, Florida

BEDSOLE Bertis M, b. 1908 d. 1987 "Married Aug 4 1928" D25
BEDSOLE Douglas, b. Dec 3 1931 d. Apr 12 1999 "ENC US Coast Guard Korea Vietnam" D25
BEDSOLE Ethel L, b. 1912 d. 1985 "Married Aug 4 1928" D25
BEDSOLE Margaret Cooper, b. Dec 7 1939 D25

Miller County, Arkansas

Bedsole, Hattie Boulton Died 12-18-1976

Bedsole, Theodore 6-11-1924 5-18-1994

BOOK OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS

BEDSOLE MATHEW PVT 02APR62 Ala.

A10562 BEDSOLE J.W. Alabama (May Dickson) 1943 01 pg

BEDSOLE, ISAIAH. Prvt. Ga.

BEDSOLE, Travis B., Pvt. Ala.

BEDSOLE, DUNCAN, Pvt. NC

BEDSOLE, Travis -- Private - March 1862. Surrendered, Appomattox, Virginia, April 9, 1865. (Born in 1836.) Ga. Son of Amos Bedsole.

WW-I VETERANS

Escambia County, Fla.

Bedsole, David Stanley 25 Oct 1899 W Escambia FL

SOME OBITUARY LISTINGS

BEDSOLE, Annie J ; 82; Norwood GA; Augusta Ch; 2004-8-10

BEDSOLE, BC; 80; Granbury TX; Fort Worth S-T; 2005-6-10;

BEDSOLE, Beatrice; 90; Goldonna LA; Shreveport Times; 1999-12-9; pepper BEDSOLE, Bertis Melton; 79; Geneva AL,Tallahassee FL; Tallahassee D; 1987-8-27

BEDSOLE, Billy Ray; 75; Campti LA; Shreveport Times; 2004-4-27

BEDSOLE, Daniel James III; ; Severna Park MD; Baltimore Sun; 2004-1-19; BEDSOLE, Daniel James III; 55; Annapolis MD; Annap MD Capital; 2004-1-19

BEDSOLE, Daniel James III; 55; Annapolis MD; Annap MD Capital; 2004-1-20

BEDSOLE, Dorothy Faye; 73; Warner Robins GA; Macon T; 2004-11-3; BEDSOLE, Evans M; 94; Clinton SC; Greenville News; 2005-5-10

BEDSOLE, Frank; 51; Desoto Parish LA; Shreveport Times; 2006-3-29 BEDSOLE, Gerald L; 67; CA; Contra Costa; 2005-7-21

BEDSOLE, Harold J; 79; ; Chicago T (IL); 1999-8-13

BEDSOLE, Henry T; ; Fayetteville NC Tampa FL; Tampa Trib; 1998-8-30; BEDSOLE, Henry T; 84; Fayetteville NC Tampa FL; Fayetteville O-T (NC); 1998-9-4;

BEDSOLE, Herman; 63; Elba Al, Groveland FL; Daily Commercial; 2001-11-30

BEDSOLE, Holland G "Holly"; 69; Union Point GA; Augusta Ch; 1998-7-4; BEDSOLE, James Edward; 59; Lockhart AL Winter Haven FL; Ledger; 2002-7-17

BEDSOLE, James Thetus Sr; 83; Hayne NC Chesapeake VA; Norfolk V-P; 2002-10-31

BEDSOLE, Jefferson C; 92; Concord CA; Contra Costa; 2005-6-12

BEDSOLE, Jerry N; 65; Boonville IN; Evansville Courier; 2001-8-7

BEDSOLE, Jessie Vance; 80; Fayetteville NC>Chesapeake VA; Norfolk V-P; 2003-5-7

BEDSOLE, John D "Doc"; 67; Tallahassee FL; Tallahassee D; 2002-6-24; BEDSOLE, Karolyne Elizabeth; 0; Eastman GA; Macon T; 2004-6-26

BEDSOLE, Lillian A (ENGEL); 61; Chicago IL; Des Plaines DH; 2000-12-20 BEDSOLE, Lula Pauline; 79; NC>Tampa FL; Tampa Trib; 2003-2-18

BEDSOLE, Mack; 74; Eastman GA; Savannah MN; 2000-11-3

BEDSOLE, Margaret G (FINCH); 73; Warrenton GA; Augusta Ch; 2001-3-28; BEDSOLE, Marilyn Stewart; 47; DeSoto Parish LA; Shreveport Times; 2002

BEDSOLE, Mary Ann ( ); 80; Raleigh NC; Fayetteville O; 2001-12-22

BEDSOLE, Mary Lee (McLEMORE); 77; Fayetteville NC; Fayetteville O-T; 1999-12-25

BEDSOLE, Mary Wilder; 95; Tallahassee FL; Tallahassee D; 1990-3-21 BEDSOLE, Miriam (SOMMER); 60; Glendale AZ; AZ Republic; 1998-10-27; BEDSOLE, Patsy (GOODSON); 61; Havana FL; Tallahassee D; 2005-8-12; BEDSOLE, Ray; 83; Collins MS; Hattiesburg American; 2000-2-17

BEDSOLE, Roberta "Bobbie" (JONES); 79; Haverhill MA>Meadeville PA

MD Capital (MD); 1998-12-14

BEDSOLE, Roberta L (JONES); 79; Haverhill MA>Meadville PA; Meadville 1998-12-8

BEDSOLE, Roberta L (JONES); 79; Haverhill MA>Meadville PA; Meadville 1998-12-9

BEDSOLE, Ruth (POWERS); 76; Fayetteville NC>Chesapeake VA; Hampton Roads V-P; 1999-6-26

BEDSOLE, Thomas Vance "Tommy"; 55; Chesapeake VA; Norfolk V-P; 2000-10-4

BEDSOLE, Vera (RAMSEY); 88; ; Charlotte Obs (NC); 2005-11-6

BEDSOLE, Vera (RAMSEY); 88; Kings Mountain NC; Gaston G; 2005-11-6

BEDSOLE, Roberta L 2/21/1919 12 7 1998 Meadville Tribune Crawford PA

DUCKETT, Flora (BEDSOLE); 89; Decatur GA; Gainesville T; 1998-9-14

GOGGANS, Geraldine Bedsole ( ); 78; Barnesville GA; Macon T; 1999-5-11 DAVIS, Elva Louise (BEDSOLE); 84; Bonifay FL; PC (TN); 2000-12-17

GRESHAM, Adeane (BEDSOLE); 79; Dothan AL; Southern Star; 2003-2-5

HUGHES, Sarah Alice (BEDSOLE); 81; Tallahassee FL; Tallahassee D; 2002-1-22

PIERCE, Gertrude Bedsole; 88; Mulberry FL; Ledger; 2003-3-13

WOOLERY, Gladys (BEDSOLE); ; Charlotte NC; Florida T-U (FL); 2000-2-19

WOOLERY, Gladys (BEDSOLE); ; Charlotte NC; Florida T-U (FL); 2000-2-20

DAVIS, Dorothy (BEDSOLE) [EMMONS]; 80; Alexandria LAFlower Mound TX; Tyler M-T; 2005-1-6; pfu DAVIS, Dorothy (BEDSOLE) [EMMONS]; 80; Alexandria LAFlower Mound TX; Tyler M-T; 2005-1-7

DAVIS, Dorothy Emmons (BEDSOLE); 80; Alexandria LA Flower Mound TX; Dallas M-N; 2005-1-DAVIS, Elva Louise (BEDSOLE); 84; Bonifay FL; PC (TN); 2000-12-16

Jefferson County, Arkansas

THELMA ST. JOHN Thelma Amelia St. John, 75, of Warren, died March 16, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1922, at Clayton, Alabama, a daughter of the late William H. Bedsole and Hattie Marie Zorn Bedsole. She was a homemaker and a member of Saline Baptist Church in Bradley County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Bluford St. John, whom she married on April16, 1942, and who died on November 5, 1976; a sister, Jewel DeMiller; and a grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Sammy St. John of Naperville, Illinois, and Neil St. John of Muncie, Indiana; three daughters, Marilyn Doss and Karen Anders, both of Warren,and Linda Golden of Memphis; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Montgomery, Alabama, and Sarah McLure of Arvada, Colorado; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

MARRIAGE BOND

John Bedsoles marriage bond

John was b. 1801.Son of William

(Thomas Sr.'s son).

(Note: Marriage bonds were to fund the woman and children, if the man left them, or died. However, it was also many times sufficient to entice other men to marry the woman. So it had an unexpected benefit).

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Cumberland County KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, John Bedsole & Love McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James Indelio, Governor of the state aforesaid, or his successors in office, in the sum of Five Hundred Pounds, current money, to be paid to the said Governor, his successors, or assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made and done, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 19th day of January, A.D. 1828. THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That whereas the above bounden John Bedsole hath made application for a license for a Marriage, to be celebrated between him and Catherine Horn of the county aforesaid; Now, in case it shall appear hereafter, that there is any lawful cause or impediment to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

JOHN BEDSOLE- Seal

LOVE McDANIEL- Seal

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Dan McDermid.

DAN MCDERMID-Seal

Last Will Of Elizabeth Bedsole, Daughter Of Thomas Sr.

Elizabeth Bedsole 1792-1865. She married Archibald Rials and Steven Rials. Steven was her first husband. She was born and died in Bladen Co., NC daughter of Thomas Bedsole,Sr. 1750-1825 and Rebecca Jones. Also of Bladen Co., NC.

Will of Elizabeth Bedsole 1792-1848 IN the name of God, I Elizabeth Rials, being of sound mind and perfect memory, do make and publish this, my last will and testement, revoking all former wills by me. I bequeath to Noah Rials fifty cents, to Hardy Rials fifty cents, to the heirs of David Rials fifty cents, the heirs of Unity Pope fifty cents, to Thomas Bedsole Jr. fifty cents, to Nancy Hall fifty cents, to Sarah Blackwell fifty cents, to Travis Bedsole fifty cents, to heirs of William Bedsole fifty cents, to Rhoda Parker one hundred dollars, my brother Duncan Bedsole my plantation where I now live and all lands belonging to plantation for all his natural life, then to his son Thomas Bedsole and his heirs. To my brother Duncan Bedsole and friend Malcom Monroe, all my lands in Bladen County,lying about Beaverdam. I give all of the residences and personal property on my estate to my brother Duncan Bedsole and friend Malcom Monroe. signed on 12 day of February in 1847.

Elizabeth Rials X her mark

witnesses: Bluford Simmons X his mark

Daniel McDuffie X his mark
NOTE FROM JD. Malcom Monroe was a lawyer. Duncan was her brother and he could neither read, write or spell. Guess what happened to Duncans part ?

1774 Duplin County, NC Land Transer From Richard Sessom(s) To Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.).

This indenture made this 9th day of October in the year of our Lord One

thousand seven hundred and seventy four 1774 between RICHARD SESSOMS of Duplin county in North Carolina of the one part and THOMAS BEDSOLE of the same county and provence aforesaid of the other part. Wenceforth that the said RICHARD SESSOMS for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds proclamation money to me in hand already paid and satisfied hath given granted aliened bargained sold and confirmed and by these present doth absolutely give grant bargain sell and alien enfeffer and confirmed unto the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs and assigns forever One certain tract or parcel of land containing One hundred acres of land it lying and being on the Great Swamp its front of a patent granted unto RICHARD SESSOMS it bearing date the twenty second 22 day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy two 1772 begining on the mouth of Edge Branch to a live oak on the great swamp thence running the vinious corridor of the said the Patent line to apine on the great swamp thence down the great swamp to the said Edge Branch to the begining make all and singular rights hereditaments appenertainced appendancy unto the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs an assigns forever in as full clear perfect ample manner to all intents and purposes as he the said RICHARD SESSOMS ever did might or could have held before the making himself cleared and free from all widows dower in jointure or thirds and all manner of incumbrances whatsoever and this deed the said RICHARD SESSOMS himself binds and obliges himself to his executors adminstrators and assigns to warrant an forever defend to be good and valuable an sufficent to the said THOMAS BEDSOLE his heirs an assigns forever against his heirs an assigns an all other persons whatsoever claiming by from or under him any of them to make any lawfull claim.

In withness whereof I the said RICHARD SESSOMS have here unto set my hand and affix my seal this day and year first above written.

Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of } RICHARD SESSOMS

NICHOLAS SESSOMS } (his seal)

CHARLES BUTLER }

____________________________________________

North Carolina Duplin County The within deed from RICHARD SESSOMS to

THOMAS BEDSOLE was proved in open court by the oath of CHARLES BUTLER one of the witnesses and ordered to be registered with JAMES

SAMPSON Clerk of our said county an court aforeward.

JAMES SAMPSON CC

North Carolina Duplin County Registered in the Register Office of the

aforesaid County in Book Letter E Page 125 and 126

Signed:

RICHARD CLINTON Registrar

LAND TRANSFER FROM JAMES SMITH TO JAMES WEST, FATHER OF RHODA WEST

Land Deed Book 7 page 301-302..Bladen County, North Carolina

This indenture made the 4th day of November 1799 between James Smith of the one part and James West of the other part both of the County of Bladen & State of N. Carolina. Witnesseth that for & in consideration of the sum of ten pounds to him in hand paid by the said James West the receipt whereof the said James Smith does hereby acknowledge doth grant bargain sell convey alien & confirm unto the said James West his heirs & assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land containing 100 acres more or less situate lying & being in the County of Bladen on the east side of Ellis Creek granted to James Smith bearing date January 22nd 1779. Beginning at a White Oak on the east edge of the Swamp at Elizabeth Harrisons upper line & runs thence N 55 E 127 poles to a stake thence N 30 W 127 poles thence So 5 127 poles [ed; should read S 55 W 127 poles], thence direct to the beginning together with all improvements appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have & to hold the said lands & premises unto him the said James West his heirs & assigns to thereby proper use & benefit & behoove of the said James Smith his heirs & assigns forever the said James Smith for himself & his heirs or assigns Exec. & Admins. do forever warrant & defend the said land with all the promised with all the appurtenances unto him the said James West his heirs & assigns shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents . In witness where of the said James Smith hath hereunto set his hand & seal. The day & date above written. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Stephen Ellis Edward Reeves Peter Smith.

James Smith X his seal

December 1799 This deed was acknowledged in open court ordered to be registered. J S Purdie C.C.

LAST WILL OF PHILIP JONES, FATHER OF REBECCA, WIFE OF THOMAS BEDSOLE, SR.

(From JD) Finaly, and I do mean FINALY, I have found something on the parents of Rebecca Jones, who was the wife of Thomas Bedsole, Sr. Here is the Will of her father:

9 March 1760, Will Book. 1, Page 761, Johnston County, North Carolina.

In the Name of God Amen. This the ninth day of March in the year of Christ One Thousand seven Hundred and sixty. I Philip Jones of Johnston County in North Carolina being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain This my last will and testament in the form and manner following viz -

One, I desire that my funeral rights be celebrated and paid

Item I give my brother James Jones and to his heirs and assigns forever in consideration of divers debts that I stand justly indebted to him to the value of Eighty Pounds Virginia money all my lands and other Estates real and personal with the following Limitations and Provisions First off any other debts arise against my estate or any Jointure or Dowry from or by my creditors or creditors wife children or any other person or persons whatsoever that any such person or persons being dissatisfied with this will may have election to inforce my said estate to be sold at public vendors and after the said Eighty pounds Virginia Money is paid or raised the surplussage of my Estate first with regard to the charges may be applied to the payment of any other debts the still surplusage to be divided amongst my wife and children in the same proportion as are intestates Estate and I so hereby appoint my said Brother James Jones my only and sole executor of this my last will and testament declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of:

Jos. Lane X his mark Philip Jones X (Seal)

G. Turner X his mark

The within will was proven at October Court 1760 and ordered to be recorded when admitted to be recorded and at same time James Jones Qualified as Executor.

Test. Robt.Rains Clerk

In addition, here is a land transaction listed under Dobbs County, NC in 1754 where Phillip Jones sold land to William Wyche:

Phillip Jones To William Wyche two hundred eighty six acres

However Dobbs County NC was not even created until seventeen fifty eight when it was created from part of Johnston County NC So this land transaction occurred in Johnston County NC and not in Dobbs County NC So Rebbeca Jones was likely born in Johnston County NC

NOTE: Philip Jones, son of Henry Jones and Catherine ----, was born about 1720-30 in North Carolina. Thomas Bedsole, Sr. married Rebecca Jones about 1749, probably in Johnston County, North Carolina. Jones had six children Etheldred, Jesse, Russell I, Leah, Rachel, and Rebecca. Philip died in 1760 in Johnston County, North Carolina. His widow, also named Rebecca , then married John Rench, Sr., in 1764 in Johnston County, North Carolina. John had a son, John, Jr., when they married, and they had four daughters, another Rebecca, Charity, Sally, and Patience. Rebecca Jones-Bedsole died 21 October 1804 in Bladen County, North Carolina.)

NOTE FROM JD: So, that is where William, son of Thomas Sr., got the Charity name for his daughter!. And Rebecca was named after her own mother.

............JD Bedsole

CIVIL WAR

BEDSOLE, CALTON H 46TH (real name: James Calvin Bedsole).

BEDSOLE, DUNCAN H 46TH

Georgia Bedsoles In The Civil War

12544 Bedsele Abner W. K 27th Inf. Reg't. Private
12545 Bedsole Amos Garrison's Company, GA Inf. (Ogeechee Minutemen) Private
12546 Bedsole Isaac B 17th Inf. Reg't. Private
12547 Bedsole Isaiah B 17th Inf. Reg't. Private (NOTICE OF DEATH) Bedsole, Isaiah- private August 14, 1861. Admitted to Moore Hospital General Hospital #1, at Danville, Va. January 16, 1862, and sent to General Hospital at Orange Court House, Va. in 1862. Died in General Hospital #2, at Lynchburg, Va. November 24, 1862. Buried there in Confederate Cemetery. Na. 4, 2d Line, Lot 100-Ford's-Crumpton's D. H.

12548 Bedsole James Garrison's Company, GA Inf. (Ogeechee Minutemen) Private
12549 Bedsole Travis B 48th Inf. Reg't. Prvt

----------------------------------CONCLUSION---------------------------------------

Today, there are Bedsoles in almost all states. There is even a Bryan Bedsole living in New Zealand. This book is a beginning. It is something for some other Bedsole to work from and with, to expand our history, knowledge and legacy. I sincerely wish anyone who has what it takes to do it, the very best of luck in your future Bedsole research because you will surely need it. But most of all, you will need TRUE BEDSOLE GRIT.

If you have anything to contribute to any future update of this book, please email me at jbedsole@centurytel.net You can always (until I croak) send a letter if that fails, to: JD Bedsole, 100 Beamon Avenue, Opp, Alabama 36467.

..............................................................JD BEDSOLE

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SECTION 2

UPDATED IN 2006

BEDSOLE ANCESTORS AND

DESCENDANTS LIST FROM 1600

Although copyrighted, I freely give permission to copy this list for your own use. Copying it, or any part of it, for sale, or incorporation into something else for sale, is specifically not permitted.

Both this List and the Bedsole History Book, were researched,

compiled, analyzed, written, and are solely owned

J.D. Bedsole, ASME, BSBA, BSVE, MSEA, PhD.

CONTENTS

I hereby dedicate both this Bedsole Ancestor And Descendant List and the Bedsole History Book and the 56 years of extremely excessive amounts of time, money, frustration, time and hard work they took; to all our Bedsole ancestors, especially the ones from 1600 to 1900.These publications were done in recognition and appreciation for all the deprived lives, misery, hard labor, suffering, and inhuman hardships they endured, and their never-ending drive and determination to continue, in the face of incredible odds against their success, every day of their lives. It was because of them, and their suffering, that I developed the never-ending drive to do the Bedsole List and History Book in order to make all their suffering known to future Bedsole generations. But the biggest reason was that; If I did'nt tell their stories, how would their descendants ever know ?; And the knowing that if I did'nt do it, who would ?.

** For those Bedsoles, spouses and relatives on this list who MAY still be alive, I have deleted their birthdates, but kept the year of birth, because there are so many with the same names, but who are in different generations.

This List is arranged by generation, with Thomas Bedsole, Sr. b. 1750, as generation THREE, so that my already long Bedsole list would fit into this updated list without my having to re-number all the generations. There are probably a million Bedsoles and relatives who are not on this list, and another million who I have never heard of before, including those who were born since I started this list.

NOTE: This list is maintained by our cousin, Fay Sadler, of Swansboro, NC.

Her e-mail is: ROSTRAVER@EARTHLINK.NET

WITH SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO OUR COUSIN, FAY SADLER, OF SWANSBORO, NC FOR HER NC RESEARCH AND FOR KEEPING THIS LIST CURRENT IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING 2006.

BACKGROUND

My researching the Bedsoles, began in 1950. It is now 2006 and I'm still at it. At first, I did it the hard way by working all week, then driving to NC friday night and spending the weekend riding around and asking for Bedsoles at police stations, fire stations, grocery stores and post offices. That took a lot of time and money. I found in general, the Bedsoles had no idea where the name came from nor when. But my dad, who finished the 2nd grade, had told me the first Bedsole, his own G-Grandfather, came from Germany. I found out he was right about the name originally being spelled Betzold in German, but way wrong about who the first Bedsole was in this country. Bedsole IS spelled Betzold in the German language, but pronounced as Bedsole. There are plenty of Betzolds in Germany, but those I interviewed knew nothing about their ancestors or descendants and that surprised me, knowing how detailed and thorough the Germans usually are. In my opinion, due to illiteracy and the frequent misspelling of last names in the old days, there are currently two possibilities for the appearance of the first Bedsole in this country. Below are my best guesses at these. One is that they were a branch of the Bletso to Bledsoe surname, from Germany to England to here. The other is that they were the “Four Brothers” William Henry, John, Elisha and Vincent Bedsole, who appeared in Bladen County, NC about 1748-49 and who came either directly from Germany, or from Germany to England to here. If we accept the Bledsoe version as being correct, then George Bletso and brothers Isaac and Abraham, all descendants of Lewis Bletso identified below, were the first ones here. Big questions were: Who were they ?. Where did they come from and where did they first come to in this country ?.

FIRST POSSIBILITY FOR THE FIRST BEDSOLE IN THIS COUNTRY

I believe the following possibility is just slightly more likely than the second, which follows it:

1. Lewis BLETSO b: Abt. 1600 in England d: July 25, 1638 in England
+ Ellen BEADLES b: Abt. 1603 in England d: August 17, 1623 in England m:

October 08, 1621 .
++ 2nd Wife of Lewis BLETSO: Isabel PRIDMORE b: Abt. 1607 in England d:

March 13,1635 in England m: October 09, 1624 in Barton-Seagrave,

Northhamptonshire, England

2. Abraham BLETSO b: June 1625 in Barton-Seagrave, Northhamptonshire,

England Baptism: June 05, 1625. Came to this country with brothers

George and Isaac. Probably about 1650.

2. Isaac Bletso, b. 1623, Northamptonshire, England. Moved to Va. with

brothers Abraham and George.

2. Annis BLETSO, b: December 1626 in Barton-Seagrave, Northhamptonshire,

England. Baptism: December 10, 1626
+ William HENCHMAN m: September 29, 1653 in Barton-Seagrave,

Northhamptonshire, England.
2. Thomas BLETSO, b: June 1628 in Barton-Seagrave, Northhamptonshire,

England Baptism: June 20, 1629 2. William BLETSO, b: June 1630 in Barton-Seagrave, Northhamptonshire,

England 2. George BLETSO, b: April 1632 in Barton-Seagrave, Northhamptonshire,

England d:1705 in Northumberland Co., VA. Baptism: April 08, 1632.

He was Born in England, but moved to and died in, Virginia.

+ Anne___? b: Abt. 1640 d: Abt. 1695 in England m: Abt. 1660. Died in Va.

Probably died in childbirth, from loss of blood. That happened frequently

back then. ++ Elizabeth____? b: Abt. 1656 d: 1708 m: Abt. 1698. Also died in Virginia.

As you can see, the children of George, were all born in this country.

3. Sarah Bletso b: Abt. 1660 in VA d: Aft. 1680 +Thomas DAMERON b: Abt. 1655 in VA m: Abt. 1675. 3 . Abraham BLETSO b: Abt. 1663 in Northumberland Co., VA d: 1793 in

Granville, Va. + Katherine BALL b: Abt. 1684 in VA d: Abt. 1718 m: Abt. 1770 ++ Sarah CAVE b: Abt. 1700 d: Aft. 1755 in Granville Co., NC m:1723
3 John BLETSO b: Abt. 1665 in Northumberland Co.,VA d: 1728 in

Northumberland, Va. + No wife name found.

3 George BLETSO, Jr. b: Abt. 1663 in VA
+ No wife name found.

3 Thomas BLETSO b: Abt. 1670 in VA
+ No wife name found. 4. William Henry BLEDSO b: Abt. 1700 in Northumberland Co., VA

d. 1769-70 in CulpepperCo., VA. I refer to him as Sr. in order to

differentiate between he and his son below, identified as "Jr."
+ Elizabeth___? b: Abt. 1692 d: Abt. 1725 m: abt. 1710 in

Northumberland, VA
NOTE: The above William Henry Bledsoe, (Sr.), Isaac and Abraham Bledsoe, all were likely Juniors and those names were passed down, were in Russell County, Virginia in 1719 and are on land patents then and there. William is also on the 1734 Tithe (tax) List for Orange County, Virginia and his Last Will was processed in Culpepper County, Virginia, in 1770, which is probably the year he died. While it appears that William Henry's son below, assumed the last name of Bedsole, instead of Bledsoe, William Sr. and his ancestors and relatives retained the Bledsoe spelling, making it appear to some, as if Bedsole and Bledsoe had no connection. While this is mostly speculation on my part, I consider it educated speculation. Since these earlier ancestors could neither read or write, much less spell, whatever spelling a Scribe produced, seems to have been the one that stuck, so long as the recipient kept a copy of the spelling for later reference, carrying it around in his pocket, or keeping it at home.

4. William Henry Bledsoe/Bedsole (Jr.) b. 1727 in Va. Moved to

Bladen County, NC about 1748-49. His last name spelling was

apparently changed to Bedsole in NC, by a Scribe in NC. So, if

we accept the "Betso"/"Bledsoe" possibility, he would be

the first in this country with the Bedsole name, although he

did'nt come here with it.. He apparently died about 1820, at age

92. I refer to him as William Henry, "Jr.", to differentiate between

him and his father.

+ Rhoda West, b. 1730 or so, in NC. Daughter of James West

of NC. Married William Jr. in 1749 in NC.

5. Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.) , 1750-1825. Bladen County NC.

Note: Until the year 2001, all Bedsole researchers,

including myself, were "certain" that this Thomas

Bedsole, Sr. was the first Bedsole in this country.

However, He was actually born in Beaverdam, Bladen

County, NC in 1750, which eliminates any thought that

he was the first Bedsole into this country. Far from it.

+ Rebecca Jones, b. 1753, Bladen County, NC. a

daughter of Philip and Rebecca Jones. Philips

parents were Henry and Catherine Jones of

Johnston County, NC. ( Johnston County, NC - Land

Grants, Book M-1, 1779. Also see the Last Will of Phillip

Jones , in another part of this book) After Philip died, the

mother of Rebecca then married John Rench, Sr. and

also had another Rebecca, and a Charity, Sally and

Patience Rench.

5. John Bedsole, 1753-1810. Bladen County

(Beaverdam) NC. A brother of Thomas Sr. No other

siblings found, although mention is made on the

internets Bladen County, NC writings, that he had a son

and two daughters. I never found names for either.

+ Sara Brown, b. 1755, Bladen County, NC

Thomas lived and died in Bladen County, NC.

But John moved back and forth between NC and Va.

several times prior to dying at Beaverdam, NC. He

probably divided his time between his parents or

other relatives in Virginia and his brother Thomas, in

NC.

Although the surname Bledsoe is recognized by many as originating in England. It is clear to me after going to Ireland, England and Germany in 1993 and again in 1994, spending more than $25,000 and after spending countless hours researching that possibility, Bledsoe and Bedsole both originated in Prussia. Prussia became Germany. Prior to Prussia, there are no records. The two spellings were most likely one and the same at some point. It is a certainty that the ancestors of Lewis Bletso. b.1600 above, moved to England from either Prussia, or Germany. For most of the period until 1900, the majority of ships captains did not keep passenger lists and those few who did had no one to turn such lists in to, even when they did keep them. There were few and very rare exeptions to that shortcoming. "Immigrants" were simply brought here and offloaded from the ships and the ships reloaded with trade goods and set sail back to England, or Germany again. Therefore, I never found any ship passenger records for any Bedsole ancestor, no matter the spelling or misspelling. The only related name I ever found on shipping records, was a Betzold woman who moved here from Germany about 1847. Way too late to be of any help.

SECOND POSSIBILITY FOR THE FIRST BEDSOLE IN THIS COUNTRY

The first Bedsole here, is just as likely to be our William Henry Bedsole, "Jr", as the man with the same name above, in the first possibility. However, I tend to believe the first possibility ("Bletso/Bledsoe/Bedsole"), slightly more than this one. Surname misspellings were rampant until 1900 or so. I have found Bedsole spelled as; Betsell, Betsol, Betsoal, Betzowl, Bletsoe,Bledsoe, Bedsol, Bedsoll, Bedsalt, Bedsaul, Betsolt, Bedsoh, Betsill, Bedsall, Bedsal, and in many other ways. In fact, my own G-Grandfather lived for 12 years as Travis Bletsau, and to make it worse, he did'nt even know it until a Scribe at a cotton gin in Opp, Alabama asked him his name, and he pulled out a piece of paper with "Bletsau" written on it, and the Scribe said "Well, I know your father, and his name is Bedsole, not Bletsau". Travis, not being able to read, or write, much less spell, had no clue how it was spelled.

Ignoring the Bledsoe to Bedsole possibility, our second most-likely scenario involves a William, John, Elisha and Vincent Bedsole, all likely born during the period 1728-1735, who appear to be brothers, but could possibly be a mixture of uncles, fathers, nephews, sons and etc. We’ll never know.They are the only Bedsoles, who carried the Bedsole name in this country prior to 1750. No true Bedsole was found by me, prior to these four and this William may, in fact, have been the same William Henry Bedsole, Jr. born in 1727 in Virginia, listed above, who may or may not have, been a Bledsoe descendant.

Lets assume for my purposes that William Henry Sr. was the First Generation Bedsole, regardless of origin, so these new discoveries and generations will fit into my already long Bedsole List, without having to renumber them all. Then the second generation would be the children of that William Henry Sr..

BEDSOLE ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS

Without written records which show any relationships, certain assumptions must be made to arrive at any logical conclusion regarding the relationships of William Henry, Elisha, John and Vincent Bedsole. I know without proof that they were all related, but HOW they were related is totally unknown and will likely remain so, in view of the lack of documentation. A main indicator of their kinship was that they all owned adjoining parcels of land, sometimes on more than one occasion, and in several locations, from time to time, in NC. Based primarily on the fact that the custom in the "Old days" was to name ones first-born son and daughter after the Paternal grandparents, I assume the following to be true, for Thomas Bedsole, "Sr.".

THE TRUE BEDSOLES

2. William Henry Bedsole, (Jr.) b. 1728 in Va. Moved to NC, 1749. d.

1820. in NC. Perhaps the first in this country with the name

BEDSOLE. + Rhoda West, b. 1730 of NC. Daughter of James West.

2. Vincent Bedsole, b. 1729 in Va. Moved to NC, one of 4 brothers.

He may also be a First Bedsole.

+ No wife found. No children.

2. John Bedsole, b. 1729 in Va. Moved to NC. d. NC.

+ No wife found. I did find a document noting that Junior Willis

had been appointed as Administrator of "The Bedsole Estate",

in 1815. This could have been this John Bedsoles/Bledsoes estate.

2. Elisha Bedsole, b. 1730 in Va. Moved to NC, then back to Va.

+ Mary Edwards. Married Sept. 15, 1750 in Cane Creek, NC.

NOTE: While Elisha Bedsoles descendants today number in the thousands, I list only his children below, as his descendants, because they carry the Bedsaul, and not the Bedsole surname. Therefore, his Descendants AFTER these, are not on this list, although they are technically Bedsoles.They do not want to hear that, however.

2. Elisha Bedsole, 1730-1804

+ Mary Edwards. b. 1733-34, in North Carolina. They were married

September 15, 1751 in Cane Creek, NC.

3. Amey Bedsole, b. 1753 in NC.

+ George Martin, b. 1751 in Virginia.

3. Elisha Bedsole, Jr. b. 1753. In 1804, he assumed “Bedsaul” surname.

+ Wifes name not known.

3. Mary Bedsole, b. 1756 in Virginia.

+ Flower Swift

3. Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1757

+ Jesse Cox

3. Ann Bedsole, b. 1758

+ Solomon Ruddick

3. Eleanor Bedsole, b. 1758

+ Husbands name not known.

2. William Henry Bedsole, Jr., b. 1727 in Virginia. Died about 1830 in NC. + Rhoda West, b. 1730 in NC. Married about 1749-50 in NC. 3. John Bedsole, b.1753 d. 1824, He was in Va. and NC, but died

in NC. He appears on the 1790 Wake County, NC census as

John Bedson and the 1800 Buncombe Census as John Bedsalt.

He is on the 1810 Bladen County, NC census as John Bedsole.

He is on the Orange County, Va Taxpayers Lists for 1772 and

1782, along with Elisha. Both as Bedsolt.

+ Sarah Brown, b. 1755 in Va. Date of death unknown.

Note; Sarah was kicked out of the Quaker Church in Va. for;

“An illegal dalliance outside of marriage”.

4. Elizabeth V. Bedsole 1811-1826 born in Va., died in

Georgia.
+ George Green 1790

For Info Only:The Following Are On The 1790 Bladen

County, NC Census. Relationships If Any Are

Unknown To Me.

Green, Betty 0 1 0 3 2
Green, Calop (Caleb?) 102 01
Green, James 2 000 0
Green, John 1 2 5 0 2
Green, Robert 1 0 10 3
Green,William 11 2 01
Green, William 1 1300

WILMINGTON DISTRICT

Green, Calop.....1-0-2-0-1

Green, William 1-1-2-0-1
Green, Robert.1-0-1-0-3
4.Alford E. Pickney Green (May be Alfred)b. 1826, in Ga.
+ Penelope Maria Cook b. 1830 Barbour County, Ala

.( Eufaula).
4. William E. Green b. 1828 in Ga.
+ Mary Jane Cook b.1829 Eufaula, Ala.
4. Joseph Carter Green b. 1830 in Ga. d. 1/11/1906 in

Eufaula, Ala.
+ Amanda Tamplin m. 14/11/1854.

++ MarthaTaylor Adkinson, b.2/4/1850
4. Martha Green b. 1830 Eufaula, Ala.
4. Nathan Green b. 1834 in Eufaula, Ala.

FROM HERE ON, ARE THE BEDSOLES WITHOUT QUESTION.

NOTE; Because our ancestors especially, had a tendency to name their children after themselves, their parents, their aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, there are many with the same name(s). Although I have the specific dates of birth and marriages for most you see here, I have deleted dates, but left years, so that others may ascertain with some degree of certainty, which Bedsole they are looking at on this list. Where a person is likely dead, I show their specific dates.

The deletion of specific dates were done to prevent Identity theft of anyone who is likely still alive. Where there are no dates, the persons either asked they not be shown, or that information was not available to me.

3. Thomas Bedsole, (Sr.) 1750-1825. Beaverdam, Bladen County, NC. Son of William Henry, Jr. b. 1727, above, and Rhoda West.

+ Rebecca Jones, 1753-1827. Married about 1769-70 in Beaverdam, NC. Nothing on Thomas Sr. in any other state. Courthouse records burned in Bladen County, NC in 1725, 1775, 1785, 1825 and 1893 or so. So most records are now almost non-existent on many of the older Bedsoles. Death, birth, and marriage records were not required until 1912 I have several land records on Thomas Sr. which were retrieved from the courthouse in Raleigh, NC. In “The NC Tax Lists for 1757-1767”, by William L. Byrd III; Thomas Bedsole (Sr), age 17, is listed as living in the household of James West, who I assume to be his maternal grandfather. Being 17 in 1767 proves his birth year as 1750.

4. Rhoda Bedsole, 1770-1855

+ John Parker, Jr, b. 1768. Son of John Parker, Sr. and

Elizabeth Sessoms

5. Daniel Parker

+ Sarah Wise

5. George Parker

5. Alfred Parker

+Elizabeth C.__?

5. Susan Parker

+ Edward Bedsole

5. Sally Parker

+ James Holloway

5. Thomas R. Parker

5. John R. Parker, (III ?)

+ Charity Bedsole. Daughter of Thomas Sr’s son,

William.

5. Simon Peter Parker

+ Nancy Hattaway

++ Francis Hall

6. Francis Parker b.1812 (Francis Halls son)

+ Penelope Edwards, b. 1837

7. Susan Parker

7. Margaret Parker

7. David Parker

7. Jonathan Parker

7. James Decatur Parker

7. Francis Parker

7. Elizabeth Parker

7. William Parker

6. Ada Parker

6. Elizabeth Parker

5. Patience Parker

+ Holliman Berry married 11 Mar 1820

5. Easter Parker

+______?
4. Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1792, Beaverdam, NC. Moved to Ala. 1850.

+ Archibald Rials, b. 1784-

5. Thomas Rials, b. 1809

+ Polly Walker, married 8/8/1815

5. Noal Rials, b. 1810

5. Hardy Rials, b. 1812

5. David Rials, b. 1814

5. Unity Rials,b. 1815

5. Sara Rials, b. 1812

5. Nancy Rials, b. 1816 5. William Rials, on Orange County, NC Census, 1810.

5. Jacob Rials, 1819

+ Unknown__?

6. John Rials, b. 1840

6. Ransom Rials, b. 1842

6. Leanna Rials, b. 1844

6. Sylvestra Rials, b. 1848

5. John Rials, 1840

5. Delila Rials, b. 1836

5. Martha Rials, b. 1823

4. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1779 + Thomas Jones, b. 1776
++ Thomas Smith, Jr. b. 1778
5. Elizabeth Smith
+ Levi Jones
5. Stephen Smith
+ Ann Smith
5. Thomas Smith, Jr.

5. Clarey Smith

+ Owen Jones

++ Nusen Autry
6. Calvin Jones

6. Marshall Jones

6. Isaac Jones

4. William Henry Bedsole, b. 1773, Beaverdam, NC. d. 1842. + Sara Smythe/Smith b. 1780 5. Charity Bedsole, b.1802

+ Thomas Parker

5. Clarry Bedsole, b.1803

+ Nusen Autry
6. Jane Autry

6. Laruth Autry

6. Margaret Autry

6. William Autry

6. Sally Autry

6. Newsom Autry

6. Nancy Autry

6. John Autry

6. Mary Autry

6. Charlotte Autry

5. Amos Bedsole, Sr. b. 1800, NC. d. Warrenton, Ga. Moved to

Ga. 1825. + Martha Cox b. 1802 in Ga. 6. Aris Bedsole, b.1827 Georgia
6. Elizabeth Bedsole, b.1841 Georgia
6. Francis Bedsole b.1834 Georgia
6. George Bedsole, III, b.1860 Warrenton, Ga.
6. George Bedsole b. 1838 Georgia
6. James A. Bedsole b. 1840 Georgia
6. Martha A.Bedsole b. 1802 Georgia
6. Martha Bedsole, b. 1844, Ga.

6. Mary Bedsole b. 1830 Georgia
6. Sarah Bedsole b. 1836 Georgia

6. Charlotte Bedsole, b. 1830. Ga.

Married 1/3/1850, Muscogee, Ga.

+ Mason F. Bush 6. Amos Bedsole, Jr. b. 1826, Ga. Teacher.

6. Isaiah Bedsole, b. 1829. Died in Civil War hospital in Va.

+ Sarah. Last name unknown.

Isaiah was wounded in the Civil War. Notice of death included,to show length of suffering of Isaiah.....Bedsole, Isaiah- private. August 14, 1861. Admitted to Moore Hospital General Hospital #1, at Danville, Va. January 16, 1862, and sent to General Hospital at Orange Court House, Va. in 1862. Died in General Hospital #2, at Lynchburg, Va. November 24, 1862. (10 months) Buried there in Confederate Cemetery. Na. 4, 2d Line, Lot 100-Ford's-Crumpton's D. H.

7. Elizabeth Bedsole b. 1858

6. Frank Bedsole, b. 1829

6. Travis Bedsole, b. 1832. d. Warrenton, Ga. married on

11/07/1858

+ Mary E. Stanley, b. 1833. m. 11/07/1858

7. George Pierce Bedsole, 10/1859-4/7/1919, Warrenton,

Ga.

+ Martha Jane Cook, m. 9/11/1881, Warrenton, Ga.

8. Leander Bedsole, 9/19/1886-6/24/1966, Jackson,

Ga.

+ Lunie Rebecca Minton, b. 1888.

9. Jesse Lee Bedsole, dead. Jewel, Georgia.

9. James Rigdon Bedsole, 12/17/1909-

07/26/1987, Pepperton, Ga.

+ Mary Francis Lawton

10. Barbara Lawton, b. 1947(James Rigdon

not bio. father.

10. Larry Lawton, b. 1952

++ Effie Jewel King

10. James Lee Bedsole, b. 1930

10. Wayne Stanley Bedsole, b. 1934 Jackson,

Ga.

10. Sandra Bedsole, b. 1936

9. Walter Wilson Bedsole, 12/29/1917-6/19/2001,

Flovilla, Ga.

+ Gennett Rosser, 10/14/1923-12/15/1987

buried Sandy Creek, Flovilla, Ga. m. 1939

10. Jacky Merrell Bedsole

+ Shirley Gennel/Jennel Sapp

10. Jason Ryan Bedsole, b. 1970

10.Walter Merrell Bedsole, Married 11/20/1993,

d.1998

+ Amey Janet Sanders

11. Jason Patrick Ryan Bedsole, b. 1994

11. Brittany Ann Bedsole, b. 1995

10. Janet Pauline Bedsole

+ Dewey Herbert Lassiter

11. Ronald Lassiter

+ Shelley Holland

12. Jacob Dale Bedsole, b. 1987.

Griffin, Ga.

11. Tina Michelle Lassiter, b.1969

Griffin, Ga.

+ Letson Wayne Harper, Flovilla, Ga.

12. Bradley Wayne Harper,

b. 1990 Stockbridge.

11. Leann Lassiter

10. Lola Elaine Bedsole, b.1949

+ Donald Wayne Williams

8. William Travis Bedsole, 9/25/1893-12/19/1968, Greensboro, Ga.

+ Nellie Naomie Dye

9. Eldridge Naomi Dye, b. 1921

+ Robert Albert Channell.

8. Claude Dewey Bedsole, 6/23/1898-10/1972, Greensboro/Sparta

+ Cara Eileen Poole, m. 8/7/1919 in Jewel, Georgia

9. Eleanor Garrison Bedsole, b. 10/11/1921

9. Elvie Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 7/24/1924

9. John Wilson Bedsole, b. 1927

+ Margaret Grace Finch

10. Debra Lynn Bedsole

10. Gary Michael Bedsole

10. Kathy Bedsole

9. Holland Goodwin Bedsole, b.1929

8. Clara Bedsole, 11/27/1900-1975

+ Robert Leandra Cumbie

9. Bobby Cumbie

8. Mamie Bedsole, b. 04/1885

8. Ashley Bedsole, b. 05/1891

8. Lucille Bedsole, b. 07/1895

6. George W. Bedsole, b. 1835 m. 10/13/1870, Early County, Ga.

+ Edna Milton, married 10/13/1870 Early County, Ga.

5. Daniel Bedsole

5. John B. Bedsole, b. 1801

+ Catherine Horn

6. Stephen Bedsole 1830-1910.

+ Harriett Everette 1832-1907

7. Andrew Bedsole b. 1853

+ Emma J.___?

7. Norcissa Bedsole b. 1853 7.Debby A. Bedsole b. 1853 7. Marthina Bedsole, b. 1856 7. Alexander Bedsole, b. 1859 7. Henry E. Bedsole, b. 3/9/1860-10/19/1934 + Zylphia Dykes b. 7/24/1859-11/17/1936 m. 11/8/1883 8. Danuel Arvel Bedsole, b.11/2/1884 + Clifford Monroe Hix, 11/13/1880-5/20/1922 ++ Nettie Carroll m. 1/6/1924 (no children of this marriage)

9. Andrew Watson Bedsole b. 1/2/1910 + Gracie White (Dead) 10. Ouida May Bedsole (Dead) 10. Robert Bedsole (Dead) 10. Virgle Bedsole, No dates. 10. Ronnie Bedsole, No dates. 10. Kenny Bedsole, No dates. 9. Texy/Texie May Bedsole b. 5/10/1914-7/18/2003 + John Benjamin Magaha, b. 9/5/1905-12/13/1982 Married: 7/4/1931 10. Lana Carole Magaha, b.1942 + Kenneth Joseph Masat, m. 1962 (divorced 1977) ++ David Lynn Barnes m. 11/9/1980
11. Marla Jo Masat, b. 1963 11. Mark John Masat, b.1965 11. Melissa Joy Masat, b. 1970 ++ David Lyn Barnes. Married 1980 10. Glenda Ray Magaha + Marvin Moss (Divorced)

11. Michael Moss, b.1975

10. Linda Fay Magaha, b.1946

+ Arnold Weaver (divorced)

11. John Curtis Weaver 1971

10. Sharon Sue Magaha, 1950

+ Dean Kratchmer

11. Benjamin Kratchmer, b.1984

9. Mexie Jay Bedsole, 5/10/1914-6/9/1978

(Army-WWII)

+ Vera Iree Ramsey, b. 12/21/1916

m. 9/25/1937

10. Rosa Janell Bedsole, b. 1938

+ John Edward Droz, (Dead)

11. Lisa Marie Droz, b. 1973

10. Jerry Arvel Bedsole, b.1947

(Single)

8. Nellie Belle Bedsole, m. 1947

+ James Blouset m. 11/27/1904

8. Viola/Olah Bedsole, b. 3/14/1887

+ James Wesley Smith, m. 11/24/1907

8. Barney C. Bedsole, b. 5/30/1888

+ Della ___?

9. Adolph Bedsole, 1910-2/3/2004

+ Lillie ___?

8.William E. Bedsole, b. 12/22/1889-12/1974

8. Minny L. Bedsole, b. 4/2/1891

9. Mickey Bedsole, b. 1914

+ Della ___?

8. Anna N. Bedsole, b. 1892

+ Cody Hartzog, m. 11/10/1914

8. Walter E. Bedsole, 1893-1968

+ Netty Lee m. 2/8/1920

8. Lottie S. Bedsole, b. 1896

8. Chester “Cheston” Arthur Bedsole, 1899-1970

Born in Slocomb, Alabama

+ Liamie Lou ___?, b. 1897

++ Fannie Lou Seay, b. 1896, Ala.

Married, in Dothan, Alabama.

9. Eura Bedsole, b. 1920

+ Charles William Rash

9. Tullie Bedsole, b. 1918

7. Mary Everette Bedsole, b. 1862

7. Stephen Lee Bedsole, 1865-1934

+ Burmah Bowden

++ Nancy Woodham 1858-1897

8. Relo Bedsole, b. 1887

8. Ora Bedsole, 1888

8. Henry E. Bedsole, b. 1889

+ Mattie Bush b.1898. Daughter of Zack and

Martha.

9. Loyd Bedsole, b. 1913

+ Edith Peterson, b. 1915

10. Judy Ann Bedsole-Gautier,

b. 16/5/1941

+ Tommy Monroe Gautier, b.

1939, Texas
11. Melinda Sue

Gautier-Remore 12. Jeffrey Remore

12. Phillip Remore

11. Steven Paul Remore 10. Mary Alice Bedsole-Carothers b.

1937

+ Junior Boggs

++ Russel Carothers b.1957

11. Debbie Boggs

11. Christopher Carothers

11. Beth Carothers

+ Helser ___?

9. Faydell Bedsole

8. Jim/James Bedsole b. 1892

+ Ibana Foy

9. Connie P. Bedsole b. 1915

9. Elizabeth Bedsole b. 1917

8. Julia Bedsole b. 1893.

8. G. (Gehugh?) Hugh Bedsole, b. 1895. d. 1960, Texasville,

Ala.

+ Linnie Dykes . 1900-1968, Married 7/30/1916.

9. Howard Eugene Bedsole, 12/15/1917-4/15/1978,

Ala.

+ Lelia Myrtice Creel, 4/20/1918-9/11/1999 Texas.

10. Jimmy Hugh Bedsole, b.1939, Abbeville,

Ala.

+ Shirley Ann Bedsole, b. 1943,

Columbus, Ga.

11. Richard Keith Bedsole, b. 1960,

Columbus, Ga.

+ Unmarried. No children.

11. Robert Hugh Bedsole, b. 1967,

Columbus, Ga.

+ April Bell/ Bedsole, b. 1975,

Lithia Spngs, Ala.

12. Aaron Dell Bedsole, b. 1984

at Lithia Spngs

12. Robert Hugh Bedsole, Jr.,

b.1996 At

Lithia Springs, Ala.

10. Danny Eugene Bedsole, b.1946.

+ Pamela Bedsole

11. Joshua Bedsole

11. Frankie Bedsole (Adopted)

11..Chris Bedsole (Adopted)

9. Harold Hugh Bedsole, b. 1926-1978 Raleigh, NC

9. Wilberlene Bedsole

+ Earl Adams,

9. Betty Jean Bedsole

+ Dasinger, Living, Columbus, Ga.

8. William Lloyd Bedsole, b. 6/14/1896-12/13/1994

+ Mary Lessie Beaty 7/10/1908-10/31/1938. m.

11/25/1917

Buried next to Cleveland A. Beaty, Upper Prospect

Cem. Barbour County, Alabama.

9. Joe Lee “Jack” Bedsole, b. 1920-2002

+ Fannie Hatfield, b. ? d. 1990, Eufaula, Ala.

10. Jolene Bedsole, b. 1948

+ John ___?

11. Joe ___?

11. Lee___?

9. Harold Lavone Bedsole, b 1925 Eufaula, Ala.

+ Alberta Loraine Bovee 1928 Calif -2003 Ala.

10. Barbara Lee Bedsole, 1946- ?

+ Julian McLure

11. Staci Jo McLure, b. 1965

+ Alex Merchant

12. Joshua Alexander McLure,

b.1987

12. Morgan Lavone McLure,

b. 1991

12. Meghan Leann McLure

11. Michael Shane McLure, 1969

+ Candice Zeally 1971

12. Michael Shane McLure, II

1991

12. Marissa Bryanne 1995

10. Michael Joseph Bedsole, + Cynthia Gail Foster, 1954

11. Michael Joe Bedsole, II 1977

+ Misty Gail Humphries, 1977

10. Mary Elizabeth Bedsole 1952-1954

10. Donald Bedsole

9. Henry Carlton Bedsole 11/18/1927-2/6/1982

+ Emma Nadine Tew, 4/6/1930-5/14/1997

10. Herchel Loyd Bedsole 7/29/1950-4/10/1983

+ Alice ___?

11. Herchel Loyd Bedsole, II

11. Daughter___?

10. Dean Bedsole

9. Wilburn Bedsole

+ Janella ___?

10. Harold Bedsole

10. Albert Bedsole

10. Kyle Bedsole

10. Allan Bedsole 1982

9. Barbara Bedsole

9. Mary Elizabeth Bedsole 12/25/1950-5/1/1952

9. Michael Bedsole

9. Willie Juanita Bedsole, 9/8/1918-10/9/1932

9. John Lloyd Bedsole, b. 1919

+ Mary Frances Mcfarland (McCulvey). Her father:

Charles McCulvey. She was born in Texas.

10. William Loyd, born and died 11/23/1945, Tenn.

9. Haskell Dean Bedsole

+ Pat Creel

10. Patsy Bedsole

10. Son ____?

6. John Washington Bedsole 1846-1920

+ Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Hartzog, b. 10/04/1846, m. 12/09/1869,

Daughter of Daniel B. and Eliz. Lee Hartzog d. 2/14/1877, Texas

++ Espy Agness Hartzog, b. 12/11/1850, m. 3/21/1878, d.3/26/1912,

Geneva County,

+++ Mae Dickson 7. William Joel Bedsole, b. 7/15/1887, Ala. d. 2/5/1931, Ala.(mother:Espy) +Minnie Lee Peterman, b. 6/4/1894, d. 12/29/1977, Geneva

Co., Ala. 8. John Thomas Bedsole, b. 12/28/1911, Geneva Co, AL d.

3/15/2003, Houston County, AL + Allie Mae Dorriety, b. 3/16/1915, Bullock County, d.

11/6/1999, Houston Co, AL. m. 5/9/1931, Dothan, Ala

9. William Keneith Bedsole. b. 1934, Enterprise, Ala. + Dorothy Sue Pope, b. Geneva Co, AL. m. 11/10/1956, Geneva

10. Timothy Keith Bedsole, b. 1957, Ft. Knox, KY

+ Tammie Rene Hall, 1980

11. Timothy Keith Bedsole, Jr. , b. 1980

+ Janice Given

12. Jacob Daniel Bedsole, b. 2005
10. Larry Alan Bedsole, b. 1962, Wurzburg, Ger.

d.11/10/1992, Coffee County, AL 10. Dale Anthony Bedsole, 1965, Ft. Benning, GA. 8. Ruby Lee Bedsole, b. 1914

7. Josie/Josey Bedsole

7. William “Willie” Bedsole

7. Malcom Roy Bedsole

+ Alice Braxton, b. 1887

8. Joseph Charles Bedsole, Sr. b. 1918

+_____?

9. Joseph Charles Bedsole, Jr.

+______?

9. ____Bedsole

+_____?

9. _____Bedsole

+____?

7. Jessie Bedsole

7. Lucy Bedsole

7. John Daniel Bedsole

+ Mary Melissa Caroline Underwood

8. William Harvey Bedsole

+ Hattie Marie Zorn

9. Thelma Amelia Bedsole

+ Samuel Bluford St. John

10. Marilyn Wanda St. John

+ Damon Doss

11. Melissa Doss

+ Samuel Graham

12. Samuel Wade Graham

12. Stephanie Amelia Graham

11. Rebecca Doss

11. Natalie Doss

+ Tommy green

12. Katherine Green

12. Madison Green

10. Linda Diane St. John

+ Thomas Golden

10. Karen Amelia St. John

+ Joseph Anders

11. Alicia Anders

+ Chad Davidson

12. Caleb Davidson

12. Jacob Riley Davidson

11. Heather Anders

+ Anthony Owen

10. Samuel Bluford St. John, Jr.

+ Carol Ann Stanton-Taylor St. John

11. Sarah Elizabeth St. John

+ David Anthony Morris

11. Adam Bluford St. John

10. Neil Alan St. John

+ Regina Isom, PhD.

8. Margaret Louise Bedsole

+ James Smith

8. Sarah Melissa Bedsole

+ James McClure

7. Catherine Elizabeth Bedsole

7. George Washington Bedsole, Sr.

+ Bannie McKnight

8. George Washington Bedsole, Jr., PhD.

+ Cecil Reinken

9. Brenda Bedsole (Ricks)

+ Robert Gordon Ricks

10. Michael Brandon Ricks

10. Robert William Ricks

10. Crispin Patrice Caldwell

9. George Alan Bedsole

+_____? . No Children

9. Robert Lee Bedsole

+ Krispin Patrice Caldwell

10. Rachel Leigh Bedsole

10. Laura Elizabeth Bedsole

10. Joseph Lee Bedsole

8. Wilmer Bedsole, Deceased.

+ Lonnie ___? Deceased

8. Vergil Lee Bedsole, Deceased. No Children.

UnMarried.

8. Blanche Bedsole

+ Hubert Woods

9. Jimmy Woods

9. Edward Woods

9. Hubert Woods, Jr.

9. Betty Sue Woods

+ ___ Rash

9. Jan Woods

+ ___ Gray

8. Beatrice Bedsole

8. James Martin Bedsole 1892-1903

+ Mattie Parker b. 1896-

9. Floyd Martin Bedsole, 1912-1988

+ Mildred Earline Smith 1913-1988

10. Herschel Floyd Bedsole b. 1935

+ Elizabeth Calhoun

10. Leon Linward Bedsole,b. 1939

+ Patricia Bowdin b. 1941

10. Peggy Ann Bedsole, b. 1948

+ Steve Calhoun Devorest, b. 1947

9. Amanda Bedsole, b. 1915

9. Clarence Bedsole, 7/14/1916-01/1986

9. Liza (Elizabeth) Bedsole, b. 1919

7. Matilda Bedsole, b. 1867

7. Francis Bedsole, b. 1869

7. Joanna Bedsole, b. 1871

6. Janet Bedsole, b. 1832

+ Malcom Hair, b. 1830

6. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1834

6. Mary Bedsole, b. 1837, in Ga.

6. Nancy Bedsole, b. 1836

6. Emmaline Bedsole, b. 1840

+ Bryant W.E.R. Smith

7. Mary Smith, b. 1883

7. Verity Smith, 1880-1959

7. Mansfield Smith, 1872-1959

+ Evenia Donaldson

6. Cherry A. Bedsole, b. 1842

6. Penny Ann Bedsole, 1844-1850

6. William S. Bedsole, 07/11/1844-03/03/1922

+ Mary C. Clark, 1849-1934

7. Clarence Americus Bedsole, b. 1869

+Aire Culpepper

++ 2nd wife Amanda Crumpton m. 1/26/1886 in Ga.

8. Lillie M. Bedsole, b. 1898-1973

8. Azie Bedsole, b. 1902-1981

8. L.V. Bedsole, b. 1904-1975

8. John D. Bedsole, b. 1905-1984

8. Iera/Ira D. Bedsole, b. 1908-1990

+ wifes name unknown___?

8. Roswell Burns Bedsole, b. 1885-1958

+Josephine Ophelia Culbreath, 11/08/1893-

08/1980

++ Kitty Clyde Tolar.

9. Howard D. Bedsole

+ Mary Spinlock

10. Roswell Bedsole, II

10. Howard Baker Bedsole

10. Jeanette Bedsole

9. John Clarence Bedsole, Sr. m. 1935

+ Myrtle Lee Paulk.

10. John Clarence Bedsole, Jr., b. 1944

+ Dorothy Marie Glover, b. 1946

Divorced 1978.

11. Elizabeth Marie Bedsole b.1969

11. John Clarence Bedsole, III b. 1972

+ Stephanie McWhorter.

10. Patricia Ann Bedsole, b. 1936

+ Farline Mathis

10. Jacquelyn Bedsole, b. 1938

+ ____Welburn

9. Lee Edward Bedsole

+ Ethel Brelett

9. Frankie D. Bedsole

+ Myrtle Smith

10. Christine Bedsole

+ William L. Benner

11. Speedy Benner

11. Nyma Benner

11. Tina Benner

11. Byron Benner

10. Josie R. Bedsole

9. Essie May Bedsole

+ J.J. Maddox

9. Esther May Bedsole

+ Sandlin Ingram

10. Samuel Allen Ingram

10. Billy Ray Ingram

10. Nyaka Ingram

10. Josetta Ingram

10. Eddie Ingram 8. Daniel Monroe Bedsole, Known as “Monroe” b. 1887-

1956

+ Jena "Jeter" Blair

8. Martin Bedsole, b. 1899-1980

8. Foy L. Bedsole, b. 1891-1965

+ Mary J. ___?b. 1893

9. Henry L. Bedsole, 1913-1963

9. John Lloyd Bedsole, b. 1920

8. Rosebud Bedsole, b. 1893-1961

8. James “Jimmie” Bedsole, b. 1893-1947

8. William Oliver Bedsole, Sr. 3/16/1895-9/15/1966

+ Annie __? b. 1896, b. in Ga.

9. Clarence Americus. Bedsole, II, 9/26/1917-7/1990

9. Luther Thomas (LT) Bedsole, b. 1919

9. Florence Bedsole, b. 1929

9. Thomas L. Bedsole, 2/8/1919-1/20/1994, Ga.

9. Geraldine Bedsole, b. 1921

9. Annie M. Bedsole, b. 1923

9. Mack Bedsole, 10/9/1926-11/1/2000

+ Grace M. ___? b. 2/4/1922

9. William Oliver Bedsole, Jr. 1925/-7/18/1988, Eastman, Ga.

7. Vassie Bedsole, b. 1870

+ Dan Beasley

7. Lizzie (Elizabeth?) Bedsole, b.1871

7. Addie Bedsole, b. 1873

7. Luther Henry Bedsole, b. 1875

+ Ada Emma Morrison, 1878-1908

8. Paul Bedsole, 1898-1984

8. Thomas Bedsole, 1900-1973

8. Emma Bedsole, b. 1903

8. Willie (William?) Bedsole, b. 1905

8. Bennie (Benjamin?) Bedsole, b. 1909

7. Ida Bedsole, b. 7/29/1875. d. 8/5/1951

+ Mark C. Snead, b. 6/24/1855. d. 1/16/1919, Ala.

8. Katie Bell Snead, b. 12/9/1897 d. 12/14/1918.

+ Thomas Harrison Bond, Sr.

8. Daniel Benjamin Snead, b. 4/1899 d. 9/3/1974

+ Annie Bell Bryan

8. Mark Calvin Snead, Jr. b. 5/13/1900 d. 3/14/1963

+ Clyde Cope

8. James Victor Snead, b. 8/28/1901 d. 1/13/1975

Coy Thelma Benefield

8. Julia Elizabeth Snead b. 11/28/1902 d.

12/14/1960

+ Thomas Harrison Bond, Sr.

8. John Frank Snead, b. 11/13/1903 d. 1/3/1919

+ ____?

8. Bessie Lee Snead, b. 5/2/1905 d. 12/31/1918

+_________?

8. Bob Roberts Snead, b. 5/8/1907 d. 11/28/1969

+ Jewel Margaret Hamilton

8. Carrie Lillian Snead b. 10/20/1910 d. 2/11/1952

+ ______?

8. Callie Estelle Snead, b. 5/10/1912 d. 1/11/1952

+ Anthony Ambrose Moore

8. Elsie Snead, b. 5/29/1917 d. 9/7/2000

+ Woodrow Wilson Gilchrist

8. Roscoe Snead, b. 10/1886 d. 12/28/1902

+ ________?

8. Mary Amanda Snead b. 4/1/1888 d. 11/19/1969

+_______?

8. Emma Bennett Snead, b. 12/9/1889 d. 5/22/1979

+______?

7. Ollie Bedsole, b. 1879

+ Louise Ballentine, b. 1881

7. Zayda Bedsole, b. 1892

+____?

8. Junious Bedsole, b. 1884

+ Marie Arstrong

9. Ouida Guynelle Bedsole, m. 1944

Died 5/11/1994 in Oklahoma

+ O.Z. Bledsoe, Jr.

10. Lynette Marie Bledsoe

+ ____ Miller

10. Beverly June Bledsoe

8/17/1947-10/03/1950

8. Pearl Bedsole

6. Catherine J. Bedsole, 11/28/1849-4/20/1918, Eufaula, Ala.

Married at brides house 12/3/1868

+ George Wiley Hartzog, Sr. 1849---?

7. George Wiley Hartzog, Jr. 2/14/1870-12/8/1969

7. Sarah Adeline “Addie” Hartzog 5/11/1879-

5/25/1965

+ George Austin Zorn, 8/2/1877-11/29/1953

8. Hattie Marie Zorn, 8/19/1905-3/12/1962

Married 9/18/1921

+ William Harvey Bedsole, 2/24/1902-

6/26/1944 Son of John Daniel and Mary

Melissa Caroline Underwood

9. Thelma Amelia Bedsole, 8/21/1922-

3/16/1998

+ Samuel Bluford St. John, Sr. 8/17/1919-

11/5/1976

10. Marilyn Wanda St. John

+ Joe Damen Doss, 9/3/1942-1998

11. Melissa Diane Doss

+ Kenneth Freeman

7. Ella Leonora Hartzog 03/04/1874-02/23/1917

7. Yancey Hartzog 08/30/1886-05/30-1865

7. Willie H. Hartzog 10/04/1870-10/20/1871

7. John Daniel Hartzog 4/26/1931-5/19/1972

7. Ida A. Hartzog 02/22/1876-05/09/1914

7. Ada Ann Hartzog 12/14/1877-01/24/1958

7. Darrell Reuben Hartzog 03/19/1882-12/29/1932

7. Simon Timothy Hartzog 07/04/1883-11/11/1946

7. Barney S. Hartzog 07/17/1889-04/25/1893

7. Jessie Hartzog (Boy, twin of Bessie)01/21/1892-

03/23/1892

7. Bessie Hartzog (Girl, twin of Jessie)01-21-1892

5. Owen Bedsole, b. 1808

+Mary Bullard 1816-1869

++ Sara Hair

6. Alexander Bedsole, 6/24/1846-5/6/1913 NC

+Jennet Lucas 9/8/1842-8/10/1918

7. Alger Darden Bedsole, 1/3/1870-2/4/1929 m.

11/6/1890

+ Laura A. Carter, 11/26/1872-5/10/1929

8. Charles Lee Bedsole, b. 7/21/1892

+ Bonney Bell Carter, b. 1894. m. 7/26/1914

9. Alton Bedsole,

9. Vivian Bedsole

+ Travis__?

8. Hattie Mathilde Bedsole, 7/1894-6/18/1961,

in NJ

+ Harry S. Clark,

9. Alger Thomas Clark

9. Hattie Clark

9. Laura Clark

9. Ella Clark

9. Ida Clark

8. Alexander Edward Bedsole,5/9/1897-8/3/1949

d. in Va.

+ Eula Grooms 3/22/1900-9/1991 m. 7/15/1916

9. James Thetus Bedsole, Sr. b.

10/12/1919-?

+ Annie Ruth Cashwell, b. 10/19/1921-?

++ Linda___?

+++ Janis Marie Harvey, 1947-? 10. James Thetus Bedsole, Jr. Oct.12,

1919 - Oct. 28, 2002) + Karen R. Pendergrast b. 1946

11. James Thetus Bedsole, III b. 1966

+ Kimberly Sue Fleck, b.1964

12. Justin John Bedsole

b.1987

12. Channing Nicole Bedsole, b.1994

11. Allison Ruth Bedsole, b.1971.

10. Sylvia Ann Bedsole, b.1943-

+ Wilbur Lee Bryant, Jr. b. 1944

11. Stacy Lynn Bryant.b.1967

+ Teresa G. Duval b.1962

11. Leeann Michelle Bryant b.1970

10. Edward Lee Bedsole b.1947-?

10. Robert Darden Bedsole b.1950-

+ Eileen Carol Burns b.1953

11. Julia Christine Bedsole b.1990

11. Tara Diana Bedsole b.1995

9. Geneva Bedsole, b. 1921

+ Lionel Serating

++ Mr__Perkins

10. Pee Wee Perkins

10. Gene Perkins

10. Alexis Ann Serating

8. William Andrew Bedsole, 6/13/1900-9/1975 in Va.

+ Eula Mae Hall, 6/28/1906-2/7/1989. 9. Laura Mae Bedsole, 1946-1990 + William Early, 1990 9. Belva Thetus Bedsole, 1904-1957 9. FRANCES BEDSOLE, b. 1893, Autryville, Cumberland County, N.C.. 8. Belva Thetus Bedsole, 8/19/1904 NC-9/10/1957 NJ 8. Charles L. Bedsole, 07/1885- + Bonnie Belle Carter, b. 1893 m.7/26/1914 9. Alton Bedsole, ? 9. Vivian Bedsole, + Travis___?

7. Vestiny Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 9/1882; d. February 09, 1919, Cumberland County, North Carolina; + D.W. THOMAS.

7. Mattie P. Bedsole, 7/22/1874-1/13/1952..m. 7/8/1900

+ Albert A. Cashwell, b. 7/8/1877-3/14/1952

8. Mina Victoria Cashwell, b.6/25/1901-11/19/1979

+ Robert Guiton

++ Joseph Jesse Wiggins, 1888-1965 9. Joseph Albert Wiggins, Sr. 1/28/1920-8/20/1989

+ Evelyn Elizabeth Teague, b. 1/31/1922-?

Married on 10/15/1939

10. Victoria Jean Wiggins, b.1940-?

+ William Thomas Herring, b.1937-?

Married on 11/8/1958.

10. Joseph Albert Wiggins, Jr.9/11/1943-11/15/2004

+ Phyllis Ann Phillips b.1944-?

Married on 12/19/1963

++ Judy Ann Boatwright, b.1950-?

Married 2/12/1974

+++ Janert Garland Lyon, b.1950-?

++++ Cathy Kay Jackson, b. 1950-

Married on 11/5/1988-

10. Robert Neil Wiggins, b.1952-?

+ Patricia Louise Dixon, b.1953-?

Married on 10/15/1972

9. Robert Alexander Wiggins 3/8/1921-9/9/1996

+ Lillian Strickland, 1/4/1926-2/20/1993

10. Robert Alexander Wiggins, Jr. 2/28/1945-

3/24/2005.

+ Margo ____?

8. Cora Mae Cashwell, b.10/14/1902

+ Homer Montague Cooper, Sr.

++ Jimmy Adcox

9. Thomas Edwin Cooper, 1/13/1920-3/25/1921

+ Aner Hendrix, 3/11/1921-7/21/1985

10. Doris Cooper

10. Thomas Edwin Cooper, Jr.

10. Dora Belinda Cooper, 11/12/1949-

11/27/1949

9. Homer Montague Cooper, Jr. b.1921- ?

9. Robert Oliver Cooper, b.1924-?

8. Docia M. Cashwell, b.1906

8. Jennie Cashwell, 8/29/1905-12/27/1911

7. Farley Bridgefort Bedsole, b. 4/24/1877-10/11/1949

+ Mary Elizabeth Starling, 6/29/1874-10/27/1956

m. 12/28/1901

8. Thelma Bedsole, b. 1895

8. Bessie Bedsole, b. 1896

7. Gordon Nash Bedsole 12/10/1878-11/24/1966

+ Bertie Starling, 7/4/1887-4/3/1960 m.3/8/1907

8. Henry V. Bedsole, 7/24/1910-10/27/1968

+ Annie Oneeta Deaver, 3/24/1912- ?

8. Stanley Nash Bedsole, 9/24/1913-11/25/1963

+ Cleo Faircloth, 1913-1989

9. Stacy G. Bedsole, 9/24/1913-12/31/1966

+ Elsie L. Harris, 5/23/1917-10/22/1984

10. Gene Corey Bedsole

10. Larry Gordon Bedsole

9. Billy Ray Bedsole, 9/18/1940-2/7/2965

9. Jerry Bedsole, No dates

9. Vicky (Victoria?) Bedsole, No date

9. Ruth Bedsole, b. 1908

+ __ Radziwill

7. Mary M. Bedsole, 8/7/1886-8/9/1918

+ Leslie Faircloth

6. Sarah J. Bedsole, b.1943

+ Unknown

7. Charlotte A. Bedsole, b.1868

7. Lillie A. Bedsole, b. 1883.

6. Matilda Bedsole, b. 1847

+ J.F. Mackatina

7. Lee Mackatina, b. 1867

7. Alonza Mackatina, b. 1877

6. George Bedsole/Bledsoe, (went by BLEDSOE) b. 2/9/1847-

5/15/1925

+ Eliza Jane Hall, 9/1/1842-3/9/1917

7. S.J. Bedsole, b. 1858

7. Eli J. Bedsole, b. 1861

7. Mary E. Bedsole, b. 4/20/1870-8/17/1946

7. Lula A. Bedsole, b. 4/22/1872-3/17/1949

7. George B. Bedsole, b. 1873

6. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1850

6. Ellen S. Bedsole, b. 1854

6. Nancy Bedsole, b.1832

+______?

5. Daniel Bedsole, b. 1812 NC

+ Margaret__? b. 1819

6. William Saunders Bedsole, b1839

+ Charity L. Culbreath, b.2/11/1845-2/26/1928

7. Virginia Bedsole, b. 1865 NC

7. Emma Bedsole, b. 10/13/1869-3/10/1954,

+ W.D. Hall, Roseboro Cemetary, NC

7. John Bedsole, b. 1870

+ Cora Etta Hall

8. Earnest L. Bedsole

8. William Dewey Bedsole

8. William T. Bedsole

+ Hester Whitfield, Duplin County, NC

8. Bertha Bedsole

8. Bessie Bedsole

8. John Roland Bedsole 3/8/1913-

5/25/1966

8. Eva Mae Bedsole

7. Virginia Lee Bedsole, 4/30/1866-1/15/1863

+ Nathan Love Bullard, 10/20/1865-2/16/1905

Roseboro Cemetary, NC.

8. Lubin Fletcher Bullard, Sr.

6/27/1892-10/6/1976

+ Annie Laura (Reeves) Bullard

10/16/1910-4/19/1999

7. Hattie Bell Bedsole, b. 1872

+ Abner M. Sessoms

8.William Gentry Sessoms, b.__? d. 11/07/1970

8. Minnie Bell Sessoms

+ Vance Rich, m. 5/19/1921, Sampson County

9. Ada Rich

8. Juanita Sessoms

+ Albert Hall, m. 12/19/1919

8. Mossett Sessoms, b. 10/28/1899

+ Pearl Hall, m.1949

9. Mossett Sessoms, Jr.

+ Patsy White

9. Doris Sessoms

+ Nat Stephens

8. Arbena Sessoms, m. 3/4/1935

+ Theodore Byrd

9. Wade Byrd

9. Patricia Byrd

7. Minnie Bedsole, b. 1877

6. John Bedsole, b. 1842-1862

6. Nancy Bedsole, b. 1844

6. Penny Bedsole, b. 1847

5. William Bedsole, b. 1821 was a Carpenter NC

+ Lucretia Hales, b. 1829

6. James Calvin "Calton" Bedsole, 1844-1930 NC

(changed his last name to Bledsoe on purpose).

+ Fannie Jackson, b. 1848

7. Tishie Bledsoe, 1866-193

+ J.C. Strickland

7. William Marshall Bledsoe, b. 1867-1948

+ Alice Suggs, b. 1870

8. Hubert Clifford Bledsoe, (?)NC

+ Lula Pearl Hall

9. David Warn Bledsoe, NC

8. Herman Bledsoe

8. Clossie Bledsoe

8. Thomas Bledsoe

8. Clyde Bledsoe

8. Lattie Bledsoe

7. John Bledsoe, b. 1869

7. Harriett L. Bledsoe, b. 1872

7. Elizabeth M. Bledsoe, b. 1875

7. Georgeanna Bledsoe, b. 1876

7. Cora Minnie Bledsoe, b. 1888

6. Lucy A. Bedsole, 1846

6. Martha J. Bedsole, b. 1847

6. Sarah M. Bedsole, b. 1850

6. Simon Bedsole/”Bledsoe”, b. 9/16/1858- ?, Raeford,

+ Martha A. __? b. 1858

7. Buman Bedsole, b. 1875

7. Drucilla Bedsole

7. John A. Bedsole/”Bledsoe” 9/16/1883-2/28/1952

+ Hattie Mclangley 6/13/1884-3/24/1974

8. Junious G. Bedsole, 6/30/1911-3/7/1921

6. Clarey Bedsole, b.1856

6. Mary M. Bedsole, b. 1859

******* 4. Thomas Bedsole, Jr. 1787-1862. (JD’s GG-Grandpa, NC)

+ Charlotte Ann English 1790-1867 . (JD’s GG-Grandma)

I found a Land Deed for her father in the 1746-50, Dobbs

County, NC Index: " English, Thomas to Eason, Thomas"

in Book # 257 . At that time, Vincent Bedsole, brother of William Jr., b. 1730 or so, was also living in Dobbs County So thats how Thomas Jr., met Charlotte English above. In fact, it is entirely possible and very likely, that Thomas Jr.

and Charlotte were both born in Dobbs County, NC instead of Bladen County. Thomas Jr. and Rebecca moved from NC to Coffee County, Alabama in 1850.

5. Hannah Francis Bedsole b. 1820

+ Paul C. Simmons, 1817 ?

5. Lucy Molsie Bedsole, 1806-1882

+ Isaac “Cap” Davis, b. 1803

6. Mary Davis, b. 1823

6. Susan Davis, b. 1824

6. Molsie Davis,b. 1825

6. English Davis, b. 1828

6. Margaret Davis, b. 1828

6. Sampson Davis, b. 1832

6. Charlotte Davis, b. 1834

6. Rebecca Davis, b. 1835

6. Catherine Davis, b. 1838

6. Isaac Davis, Jr., b. 1840

6. William Davis, b. 1842

6. Elizabeth Davis, b. 1844

6. Lucy Davis, b. 1846

5. Henry Bedsole, 1807-1863

+ Midda Ann Pouncey, b. 1829

++ Margaret Davis 1810-1840

+++ Third wife of Henry Bedsole; Sylvia Maria Chambers 1828-1897

6. Franklin Bedsole, b. 1835

+ Dorcas Lee Croxton, b. 1838

7. William Henry Bedsole, b.1860

7. Edward F. Bedsole, b. 1861

+ Ida Duke, b.1859

8. Archibald Carlile Bedsole,1884-1945. Buried

Flushing, NY.

+ Sara Jane “Sallie” Morgan, b. 2/29/1873-d.

1957. Buried in Abbeville, Ala.

9. Harry Carl Bedsole, (Sr.) 1907-1984

+ Eleanor Maxwell

10. Felicia Lunette Bedsole

10. Thomas Jerry Bedsole

10. Richard Maxwell Bedsole
10. Harry Carl Bedsole, Jr.

+____?

11. James Bedsole

9. Embree Cotton Bedsole, 1922, Dallas.

TX.

+ Annie Ruth Barbaree, m. 1936, Dothan,

Ala.

10. Embree Charles Bedsole, b.1938,

Abbeville, Alabama

+ Betty Jo Hood, m. 1960, Galveston,

Texas

++ Ella Estes, m. 1972, Dallas, TX.

11. Embree Charles “Chuck” Bedsole,

b. 1960, San Antonio, Texas

+ Tracy Horton, m. 1984 Austin,

Texas.

12. Robert Joseph Bedsole, b.

1987 Galveston, Texas

12. Ashley Corinne Bedsole, b. 1987 Galveston, Texas.

11. Joseph Michael Bedsole, 1963

Dallas, Texas

11. John Christian Bedsole, 1968

Austin, Texas

11. Sara Elizabeth Bedsole,b. 1968

+ Philip Holland m. 1986,

San Antonio, Texas

12. Andrew Holland, b. 1997

Dallas, Texas

12. Blake Holland, b. 1999

Dallas, Texas

10. Michael Kenny Bedsole, b.1942

Abbeville, Alabama

+ Mary Elizabeth Clenney

11. Benjamin Kenneth Bedsole, b.

1969 Memphis, Tennessee.

+ Angela Elizabeth Wilson

12. Anna Elizabeth Bedsole, b.

3/4/2000

12. Benjamin Kenneth Bedsole, Jr. b.

2003

11. Courtney Anne Bedsole, b.1973,

Dothan, Al. Grady Lee Gunnells, III, b.

1974, Anniston.

12. Carter Michael Gunnells, b. 2005

10. Steven B. Bedsole

10. Thomas C. Bedsole

9. Ivey Bedsole,b. 1910, in Texas

+ Edmond Bradley Solomon

8. Frank J. Bedsole, b. 1888

+ Elizabeth __?

9. Jeff Bedsole, b. 1914

9. Dery L. Bedsole, b. 1916

+ Clara Ellis, b. 1918

10. Betty Bedsole

+ Glen R. Gray

11. Loren Gray

11. Patrick Gray

11. Jacquelyn Gray

10. Frank D. Bedsole

10. Emmett Bedsole

9. Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1919

9. Roy Bedsole 1917-1981

8. Bernice Bedsole 1890

8. Naftel Bedsole, b. 1891

8. Emmett Bedsole, b1893

8. Tallulah Bedsole

7. Ida E. Bedsole, b. 1868

+ Harvey Duke, moved to Oklahoma City

7. Robert L. Bedsole, b. 1869

7. Katie Bedsole, b. 1874

+ Thomas Jonah Swaringen

8.Claude Swaringen

7. Mattie Bedsole, b. 1875

6. George Henry Bedsole, b. 1847

+ Sarah Jane Stringer, 1846-1923

7. Louisa, Lena Bedsole, b. 1865

+ Will Findley

8. Will Albert Findley, b. 1909

+ Nell Frazier

9. Linda Nell Findley, b. 1943

+ William Eugene Langley, b. 1939

10. Albert Eugene Langley, b. 1962

10. James Andrew Langley, 1964

10. Anita Nell Langley, 1968

8. R.A. Findley,

+ Evelyn Battle

8. Lillian Findley

+ Van Williamson

9. Georgia Williamson

9. Lewis R. Williamson

9. James Williamson, b. 1917

9. Mary Claire Williamson

7. William Henry Bedsole, 1867-1918

+ Alice Idelia Stough 1868-1950

8. William Ernest Bedsole, 1893-1960

+ Nancy Emeline Royal

9. Norma Ruth Bedsole, b. 1927

+ George Franklin Halstead 1932-1986

10. Courtland Franklin Halstead, b. 1956

10. Nancy Ruth Halstead, Died shortly

after birth

9. William Ernest Bedsole, b. 1930

+ Betty Louise Inglehart

10. William Steve Bedsole, 1957

10. Robert David Bedsole, b. 1959

10. Rebecca Louise Bedsole, b. 1961

8. Georgia Audra Bedsole, 1895-1973

+ Monte M. Byrd

9. Margaret Elizabeth Byrd, b. 1922

8. Jesse Clarence Bedsole, 1896-1971

+ Lula Bell Neal, b. 1904

9. Eunice Bedsole, b. 1926

8. Mamie Lee Bedsole, b. 1903

+ Manford Alvin Bird.

9. Harold Lee Bird

9. William Alvin Bird

9. Frank Wayne Bird

8. Wayne L. Bedsole, b. 1904

8. Grady Eugene Bedsole, 1905-1983

+ Eva Inez Jeter 1909-1948

9. Kathryn Louise Bedsole, b.1927

+ Orman Darling Marsh, b. 1925

10. Judith Darling Marsh, b.1946

+ Stephen Wayne Smith,b. 1947

11. Andrew Jonathan Smith b. 1970

11. Phillip Kyle Smith b. 1972

11. Mark Allen Smith b. 1975

11. Kamilla Faye Smith b. 1976

10 Orman David Marsh b1950

9. Grady Eugene Bedsole, Jr. b. 1929

10. Clara Jean

10. Danny Bedsole, 1956-1960

10. Michael Bedsole, b. 1960

+ Wife unknown

11. Amanda Bedsole, 1983

11. Jennifer Bedsole, 1985

11. Steven Bedsole, 1987

10. John Bedsole, b. 1962

11. James William Bedsole,

b. 1934

+ Stella Cervas

10. James Kenneth Bedsole, b. 1954

10. Carolyn Sue Bedsole, b. 1963

7. Mary Mariah Bedsole, b. 1875

+ Ellie Findley

8. Elbert Findley,

+ Sallie Bell Cottingham

9. Elbert Findley, Jr.

8. Ada Findley 1895-1978

+ Clifton Talley 1892-1975

9. Mavis A. Talley, 1914

9. Dorothy Talley, 1918

9. Douglas Talley, 1920

9. Ada Faye Talley, 1923

9. William P. Talley, 1934

8. Claude Findley

7. George Bedsole, b. 1879

7. John Bedsole, b. 1880

+ Coine Boyd

8. Mattie Lou Bedsole

8. Veria Bedsole

8. Alvin Bedsole

7. Robert A. Bedsole, 1882-1941

+ Inez Mathews 1881-1918

8. Twin Boy Bedsole, b. 1912

8. Robert M. ("Mac")Bedsole b. 1914

+ Evelyn Dubose b. 1916

9. Robert Cody Bedsole 1940

+ Sheila Ann Hatcher

10. Brendt Cody Bedsole 1964

+ Mary Elizabeth Wynn

11. Sarah Catherine Bedsole, b. 2002

++ 2nd wife of Robert ; Debra Pilate

10. Dana Ashley Bedsole b 1971

+++ 3rd wife of Robert: Margaret Ann Vickery ("Peggy")

10. Robert Cody Bedsole, Jr. b. 1974

+ Jeannie Lawler

11. Jacob Cody Bedsole, b. 2002

11. Russell Ellison Bedsole b. 1975

+ Dena Marie Dixon

12. Phillip Mastin Bedsole b. 1948

+ Amelia B. Dunn

10. John Phillip Bedsole, b.1982

8. Baby girl Bedsole, b.1918

7. Louisa J. Bedsole, b. 1886

7. Elma Bedsole,

+ Leon Anderson

8. Roland Anderson

8. Verla Bedsole

8. Ina Bedsole

6. Mary Catherine Bedsole, 1848-1872

6 Elizabeth Alef Bedsole, b. 1849

6. William Travis Bedsole, b. 1851 d. 1912

+ Fannie Victoria Outlaw

6. Mastin Loyd Bedsole, b. 1854

+ Georgia A. Scott, b. 1854

6. John Turner Bedsole, b. 1855

6. Andrew Jackson Bedsole, b. 1858

+ Emma Jerusalon Boyd, b. 1858

7. William J.A. Bedsole, b. 1880

+ Mattie___? b. 1885

8. Bessie Bedsole, b. 1905

8. Emma Bedsole, b. 1907

8. Ruth Bedsole, b. 1908

8. Andrew J. Bedsole, b.1909

8. Evans Bedsole, b. 1912

8. Franklin Bedsole, b. 1912

8. Francis Bedsole, b. 1919

7. Jasper Bedsole, b. 1882

7. Colon Bedsole, b. 1884

+ Bernise___?b. 1892

8. Hattie Mae Bedsole, b. 1909

8. Hubert Bedsole, 1910-1974

7. Winnie Bedsole, b. 1886

7. Clark Bedsole, b. 1886

7. Leonidas Bedsole, 1892-1971

7. Desna Bedsole, b. 1894

7. Liola Bedsole, b. 1897

6. Julia Paralee Bedsole, b. 1859

6. Walter E. Bedsole, 1860-1937

+ Laura Eugene Bennett, b. 1871

++ ____?

7. Willie Idell Bedsole, b. 1891

+ Richard Gill

7. Travis Franklin Bedsole, 1893-

1965

+ Mary Elizabeth Smith

7. Dora Alef Bedsole b1895

+ Sam Elijah Tolbert b1895

7. Fannie Lue Bedsole, b1900

7. Sylvia Idona Bedsole, b1905

7.Samuel Bedsole

+ Cora Inez Cook, b. 1861

5. Sessoms Bedsole, b. 1810-1882

+ Charlotte Simpson, b. 1820-1875

++ Rebecca Sellers, b. 1852

6. Mary F. Bedsole, b. 1845-4/16/1960

+ ___Lassiter

6. Lemmal/Lemand Bedsole, b. 1875

6. Annie Bedsole, b. 1871

+ Mr. Fleming

6. Addie Bedsole, b. 1871

+ Mr. Boutwell

6. James Madison Bedsole, 1890-1975

+ Sarah Emma Jordan

++ Ibeona Weeks

6. Colvir Bedsole (Son), b. 1899

6. Paralee Bedsole, b. 1861

6. General Thomas Bedsole, 3/22/1885=1/26/1973

+ Minnie Lee Young

7. Leo Bedsole, 3/22/1920-11/21/2005

+ Maudey Faye Farris m. Elba, Ala. 1947

8. Jeffrey Farris Bedsole, b.1952

+ Jane Whippler

9. Jeffrey Walker Bedsole

9. Jennifer Michelle Bedsole

8. Jane Bedsole, 8/15/1955-5/1/1958

8. Julie Faye Bedsole, 1960-

+ Steven Westmoreland

9. Ryan Westmoreland

9. Kelley Westmoreland

8. Leah Jane Bedsole

8. John Thomas Bedsole, 1962-

+ Cynthia Leanne Anderson

9. Bryce Anderson Bedsole, b.2002-

7. Young Sessoms Bedsole, b. 1883

7. Lawyen Bedsole, Killed by Lightning.

7. Esker Bedsole, Died from Appendicitis.

7. Mary Alice Bedsole, 1926-8/13/1993

+ Harold Massey, 11/15/1925-3/1989

8. One child died at birth.

7. Young General Bedsole, 1923-1/2004

+ Martha Jean Dye, b. 1926-

8. Shirley Ann Bedsole

+ Phillip White

9. Stephanie White

9. Melissa White

9. Mark White

8. Mishoe Lee Bedsole, 1/26/1868-12/12/1945

+ Wayne Walecheck

9. Lauren Walecheck

9. Adam Walecheck

9. Cody Walecheck

6. Caledonia Bedsole

+ Claude Debice

6. Georgia Clarisa Bedsole, b. 1877 m. 8/10/1903

+ John Fox Killingsworth

Note: Georgia is buried in Hebron Cem., Coffee County, Ala.

6. William W. Bedsole, b 1879

6. Sarah E.F. Bedsole, b1837

6. Margaret A. Bedsole, b1848

6. Julia F. Bedsole, b. 1848

6. Mary M. Bedsole, b. 1851

6. Nancy L. Bedsole, b. 1858

6. Travis Bedsole, b. 1833

5. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1813

+ Samuel L. Humphries, b. 1812

6. James M. Humphries, b. 1812

6. Ann Humphries, b. 1839

5. David Bedsole, b. 1814

+ Catherine Parker

++ Catherine Davis

6. Lucinda Bedsole, b. 1833

+ William Kelly, b. 1833

7. Jeremiah Paul Kelly

6. Martha Bedsole, b. 1835

6. Duncan Bedsole, b. 1839

6. Lucy Bedsole, b. 1841

+ Unknown

7. Martha Bedsole, b.1835

6. Mary J. Bedsole, b. 1843

+ Thomas J. Sheppard

6. Milly Bedsole, b. 1845

6. David Bedsole, b. 1847

6. William Bedsole, b. 1848

+ Catherine____? b. 1854

7. Lizzie Bedsole, b. 1876

7. Wiley Bedsole, b. 1883

7. Jack Bedsole, b. 1886

7. Ida Bedsole, b. 1889

7. James Bedsole, 1893

7. Richard Bedsole, b. 1896

6. Thomas Bedsole, b. 1849

+ Louisa ___ ?, b. 1850

7. Louisa Dorcas Bedsole.

+ William Henry Graham

5. Elizabeth Bedsole, 1817-1918 Buried Walnut Hill, La.

+ Uriah Owens Brown

6. Thomas Henry Brown-Bedsole1837-1901

+ Mary Ann Sylvester 1835-1896

6. Rayford H. Bedsole, b. 1833, Lowndes County, Ala.

+ Sarah Elizabeth Brinks

7. William J. Bedsole, b. 1859-1856

7. John Wesley Bedsole, 10/20/1860-05/25/1926

7. William Franklin Bedsole, 11/04/1862-11/28/1928

+ Martha A. Mott

8. Carrie Estelle Bedsole, 09/06/1880-10/01/1931

8. Earnest M. Bedsole, 02/15/1882-07/03/1959

+____?

9. Norrid B. Bedsole, b. 1915

7. Georgia Ann Bedsole, b. 04/24/1866-08/27/1937

+ George N. Huggins

8. Benjamin Frank Huggins, 10/26/1880-09/27/1943

+ Frances___?

++ Marietta "Mary" Small

9. Rella Huggins, b. 1903 (Frances)

9. Eddie E. Huggins, b. 05/11/1905-07/10/1977

9. Irma Clyde Huggins, 07/31/1911-09/06/1935

9. William Jinks Huggins, 04/04/1915

( Mother was Marietta)

9. George Leonard Huggins, 09/09/1916-

04/12/1945

9. Eunice Grey Huggins, 06/07/1920-11/28/1956

+ ____Allen

9. Ben Jasper Huggins, b. 1929

+ Hazel Jenett Mott

8. Ella Huggins, b. 04/1882

8. Ida Huggins, b. 12/1885

6. Martha Ann Bedsole, b. 1835, Lowndes County, Ala.

+___?

7. Theodore Hamilton Bedsole, b.1857 “Hamp”

+ Sallie Mitcham, b. 1859

++ Second wifes name unknown

8. Frankie Elizabeth Bedsole

+___? McMannes

9. Donald Gene McMannes

+ Georgia Mae McMannes

10. Donald Gene McMannes

(Deceased)

10. John Michael McMannes

8. Jewell Bedsole

+ ___? Nobles

8. Nora Bedsole

+____? Leonard

8. Fenelle Bedsole (Died as a child).

8. Theodore Hamilton Bedsole, Jr. 7. John B. Bedsole, b. 1843 7. Kisiah J. Bedsole, b. 1848

7. Francis Bedsole, b. 1853

7. Travis Franklin Bedsole, Sr.1853-1910

+ Callie Lang, b. 1853

8. Travis Franklin Bedsole, Jr.

+______?

8. Henry Bedsole

+______?

8. Talmadge Franklin Bedsole

+ Mary Jane Knight

8. Lillie/Lilly Bedsole

+______?

8. Leona Bedsole

+______?

8. Allie Bedsole

+______?

8. Thomas Bedsole, 1887-1919

Buried in American Cemetary in La.

+ ____?

8. Jack Bedsole,

7. Thomas Lafayette Bedsole, b. 1856

+ Lottie Mays, b. 1875

++ Rebecca Norton, b.1860

8. Jessie Vee Bedsole, b. 1895

+ John Chop, b. 1895

9. John Chop, Jr. 1931-1948

9. Frances Marie Chop, b. 1935

+ Thomas Pegg

9. Herman Chop, b. 1936

8. Cornelia R. Bedsole, b. 1880

+ Steve Dubois, b. 1885

9. E.J. Dubois, b. 1905

9. Blanchard Dubois, b. 1905

9. Angelina Dubois, b. 1905

9. Ralph Dubois, b. 1908

9 Blanch Dubois, b. 1909

9. Ida Dubois, b. 1910

9. Edgar Dubois, b. 1911

9. Pauline Dubois, b. 1913

8. Mealey Bedsole, b. 1831

8 Charles Bedsole, b. 1884

8. Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1886

+ A.J. Tolleson, b. 1885

9. Byron Tolleson, b. 1910

+ Marquerite___? 1910

10. Hall Tolleson b.1838

9. Vetra Tolleson, b. 1912

+ T.F. Ballentine

10. Bing Ballentine, b. 1930

10. Barry Ballentine, b. 1939

8. James Travis Bedsole, 1889-1950

+ Vera Evelyn Williams, b. 1890

9. James Travis Bedsole, Jr.

+ Virginia E. Beinecke

9. Curtis Bedsole, b. 1921

+ Margaret J. Jones

10. Rebecca A. Bedsole

+ James Bornhorst

11.Daniel Trent Bornhorst, b, 1983

11. Amantha Gail Bornhorst, b. 1986

10.Carissa Gail Bedsole, b. 1952

+ James N. Roach

11. Joshua Neil Roach, b. 1972

11. Jason Mitchell Roach, b. 1976

11. Jenny Rebecca Roach, b. 1980

10. Melissa Lynn Bedsole, b. 1981

10. James Curtis Bedsole, b. 1956

+ Rosemary Allison

++ Lyssa Ann Keer

11. Melanie Elise Bedsole, b. 1977

11. Melissa Lynn Bedsole, b. 1981

11. Ashley Nicole Bedsole, b. 1988

8. Rosa Bedsole, b. 1890

+ Willie Mays,b. 1885

9. Gwendolyn Mays, b. 1906

8. Lulu Bedsole, b. 1892

8. Carrie Bedsole, b. 1890

+ Dee Thompson, b. 1885

9. Grady Thompson, b. 1915

9. Herbert Thompson, b. 1916

9. Marvin Thompson

9. Viola Thompson

9. Rosa Thompson

9. Jane Thompson

9. Annie Thompson

9. Lucille Thompson

9. Kathleen Thompson

7. Mary Ann Bedsole, b. 1860

7. Mitty Ann Bedsole, b. 1862

7. Margaret Ann Bedsole, b. 1868

7. Theodore H. Bedsole, b. 1867

+ Nala Olivia Mitchell

7. Margetta Bedsole, b. 1869

6. Rayford H. Bedsole, 1833-1874

+ Sarah Elizabeth Brinks, b.1833 S.C.

7. William J. Bedsole, b. 1859

7. John W. Bedsole, b. 1861

7. William F. Bedsole, b. 1860

+ Wife Unknown

8. Carrie Estelle Bedsole, b. 1880

8. Earnest M. Bedsole, b. 1882

7. Georgia Ann Bedsole, b. 4/1863-1937. m. 7/31/1879

+ George N. Huggins, b. 1860.

8. Frank Huggins, b. 10/26/1880

+ Frances___?, b. 1882. m. 1900.

9. Rella Huggins, b.1903

9. Eddie E. Huggins, b.1906

+ Mary Small, b. 1907.

10.. Irma C. Huggins, b.7/31/1911

10. William J. Huggins, b. 1915

10. George L. Huggins, b. 9/11/1916-9/27/1943

8. Ella Huggins, b. 4/1882

8. Ida Huggins, b. 12/1885

6. Martha Ann B. Bedsole, b. 1835

+ Husband unknown

7. Catherine Bedsole, b. 1855

5. Nancy Bedsole, 1818-1900

+ Sessoms Hale b. 1882

5. Edward Bedsole, 1819-1909

+ Susan Blackwell, b. 1819-1891

6. Huldah C. Bedsole, 1839-1859

+ Lawrence Hall

7. William Hall, b. 1858

6. Meityan Bedsole, 1840-1841

6. Mathew W. Bedsole, 1843-1872

+ Elizabeth C. Hutto

6. Francis Armeinda Bedsole, 1845-1899

+ William Burke, b. 1843

++ Mr. McNorton, b. 1879.

7. William E. (Babe) Burke, b. 1866

7. Jasper Burke, b. 1870

7. Henry “Mack” Burke, b. 1872

+ Josephine White

7. Rosie Burke, b. 1875

7. Travis McNorton, b. 1870

6. Travis Lynner Bedsole, 1856-1923

+ Rebecca Norton b.1859. Married 1879

++ 2nd wife of Travis: Martha A. Goodman 1858-1906

7. Hugh Bedsole, 5/23/1911-7/1987

7. Ned Bedsole, 1915-1980

7. Mary E. Bedsole, b. 1918

7. Susan Loreno Bedsole, 1879-1953

+ Charles R. Bush

++ Alfred M. Tunstall

7. Joseph Lyner Bedsole, 8/7/1881-8/1975

+ Phala Bradford

8. Joseph Lyner Bedsole, Jr. 1921-1944

7. Osceola A. Bedsole, 1883-1939

7. Travis Jesse Bedsole, 1885-1933

+ Mary Ellis Carmichael, 1889-1976

8. Martha Nell Bedsole, b. 1915

8. Massey P. Bedsole, b. 1916

7. James Goodman Bedsole, Sr. 1887-1963

+ Bertha Griffin, b. 1877 in Ala.

8. James Goodman Bedsole, Jr., b. 1914

+ Ruth Ray Wilson, b. 1914

9. Mary Ann Bedsole, b. 1942

9. James Goodman Bedsole, III b. 1946 8. Martha Bedsole, b. 1918 8. James Goodman Bedsole JR., b.Jan.6, 1914-

d.June 2, 1994

7. Mathew Elmore Bedsole, 1889 died a baby

7. Massey Palmer Bedsole, Sr. 1892-1937

+ Mabel Moore,

8. Massey Palmer Bedsole, Jr. 1960-2006

6. Duncan Justin Bedsole, Sr.b. 1850 in Mossy Head, Fla. d.1912 in La.

Shot dead by a man who bid on a horse at an auction, but lost.

+ Levicey Truett, b. 1852 in Ala. d. 1935 in La.

7. Christian Justin Bedsole, b. 1878 in Ala.

+ Carlye Hudson, b. 1887

8. Lorena Bedsole, b.1908 in La.

8. Georgia Grace Bedsole, b. 1910 in La.

8. Walter Bedsole, b. 1912

7. Duncan Justin Bedsole, Jr., b. 1879 in Ala. d. 1941, La.

+ Mary Lillian (“Molly”) Valentine, b. 1881 d. 1975

8. Flora Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1908

+ Wiley Robert Moseley, Sr. d. 1990

9. Flora Elizabeth Moseley (“Betty”) b. 9/3/1926-d. 1990

8. Patricia Ann Moseley, b.1933

+ Robert McMath

9. Thomas McMath

8. Wiley Robert Moseley, Jr. b. 1930 Moved to Ariz.

7. Roy Bedsole (adopted. Killed in WW I).

7. Coy Bedsole, (twin of Roy above. Also adopted).

6. Virginia Hellen Bedsole, 1852-1939

+ James Madison Hall, b. 1852

7. William S. Hall, b. 1875

+ Martilla Pugh, b. 1875

6. Sarah Martilla Bedsole, b. 1854 Fla

+ Tom McIntyre, b. 1854

6. Wealtha Surrena Bedsole, d1856-1960

6. Edward Oakley Bedsole, 1859-1942

+ Roxie Ann Ott, b. 1857-1924, m. 1898

++ May Belle Harrison, 1895-1961

7. Neal C. Bedsole, 1879-1920

+ Martha A.L. Truett, 1873-1957

8. Jewel Bessie Bedsole, 1898-1955

+ Ralph Thomas 1900-1946

8. Tally Judge Bedsole, 1899-1967

+ Ara Weaver, 1899-1968

8. Delma Wesley Bedsole, 1900-1966

+ Mary Inez Weaver, 1900-1980

8. Clyde Sarah Bedsole, 1903-1977

+ Clifford Young, b. 1903

8. Sadie C. Bedsole, b. 1904

8. Bolen Cornelius Bedsole, 1905-1990

+ Ardic Robins, b. 1905

8. Fannie Gray Bedsole, 1908-1984

+ Alford Wright, b. 1908

8. Wilbur L. Bedsole, 1914-1977

+ Eunice Jenkins, b. 1915

8. Zeola Bedsole, 1914-1990

+ Otis Patrick, b. 1914

8. Martha Nell Bedsole, 1917-1989

8. Charles Bedsole, 1920-1990 (Known as

Boots)

+ Mary Lucille Anderson, b. 1920, Jasper,

Ala.

9. Billy Charles Bedsole, b. 1940

+ Mamie Inee Delaney, b. 1939

10. Billy Charles Bedsole, b. 1963

10. Karen Lucille Bedsole, b.

1966

9. Patricia Nell Bedsole, b. 1942

+ Robert Abney, b. 1942

7. Charles C. Bedsole, 1880-1967 +Carrie Durden, b. 1884 8. Charles Latson Bedsole, b. 30 Sept. 1912, d.

15 Nov. 1968 + Lottie Elizabeth McCauley, b. 23 June 1920,

d. 22 April 1964 9. Joe Allen Bedsole + Marcia Jean Sanderson 10. Elizabeth Michelle Bedsole

+ James Robert Frederick 11. Lauren Ashley Frederick 11. Brandon James Frederick 11. Alyssa Michelle Frederick 10. Christina Dawn Bedsole + Larry Russell Headley 11. Morgan Paige Headley 11. Kaley Brooke Headley 11. Peyton Russell Headley 11. Madison Raine Headley 10. Joseph Allen Bedsole 10. Christy Darlene Bedsole-Scurlock 8. Cecil Lenoir Bedsole, b. 1908

8. Jamie Leland Bedsole, 1910-1970

8. Lois Durden Bedsole, 1915-1994

7. Ira Eugene Bedsole, 1882-1962

+ Catherine May Harrison, b. 1881-1942

8. Irby Bedsole, b. 1905

8. Readu Bedsole, b. 1906

8. Cole Bedsole, b. 1908

8. Edward B. Bedsole, b. 7/19/1910-1976

8. Baby born 1912, Died

8. Clark Jackson Bedsole, 7/21/1914-

8/28/2001

7. Hattie Bedsole, 1886-1921

+ James D. Stillings, b. 1884

7. Grover Cleveland Bedsole, 1888-1940

+ Carolyn Lorainie Fendley, 1889-1938

8. Leo Fendley Bedsole, Sr. 1908-1967

+ Gladys A. Parker

9. Leo Fendley Bedsole, Jr. b. 1931

+ Joan Hunt, b. 1936

10. Janice Lynn Bedsole, b. 1959

+ Roger Edward Bailey

10. Shirley Gail Bedsole, b. 1961

+ Eric Rod Hughes

10. Michael Glen Bedsole, b. 1963

+ Lea Anne Carpenter, m. 1999

11. Clara Estelle “Stella” Bedsole, b.

2000

11. Solan Fendley Bedsole, b. 2002

8. Cortez Taft Bedsole, b. 1910

+ Nettie Jean Shroeder

9. Billy Clark Bedsole, b. 1937

9. Jerry Paul Bedsole, b. 1937

9. James Arthur Bedsole, b. 1938

8. Grace Edwina Bedsole, 1915-1975

+ Jack Oscar Townsend

8. Lyman Bedsole, 1918-1975

+ Vera Fendley

8. James Lane Bedsole, 1921-1941

7. Ellis Spencer Bedsole, Sr. b. 1890

+ Lucille Barns, b. 1901

8. Ellis Spencer Bedsole, Jr.

+ Gertrude___?

9. Barry Bedsole

+____?

10. Holly Bedsole, b. Memphis, Tenn.

+____?

9. James Bedsole

9. Amey Bedsole

7. Horace Bedsole, 1892-1931

+ Hilda Cochendorfer

7. Bessie Bedsole, b. 1895

+ Jack C. Brown

8. John Rufus Brown, 1924-1925

8. Glenn Crisman Brown, 1922-1988

8. Carolyn Brown, 1928-1987

8. Maurice Leon Brown, 1932- ?

8. Edward Houston Brown, b. 1919

8. Francis Oakley Brown, 1916-1989

8. Charles Douglas Brown, 1921-1998

7. Norman Bedsole, 1897-1924

+ Mattie Kate Shroeder

7. Massey Daffin Bedsole, 1899-1968

+ Ollie Sims, 1901-1994

8. Miriam Sims Bedsole, b.1923

8. Melvin Daffin Bedsole, b. 1925

+ Elsie Ieula Tingle, b. 1925

9. Melvin Terry Bedsole, 1947

+ Sharon Ann Keating, b. 1943

10. Gary Edwin Bedsole, b. 1973

10. Michael Mayne Bedsole, b.1975

++ 2nd wife: Melvin Terry Geneva

9. Kenneth Edwin Bedsole, b. 1952

+ Mary Beth Delancy, b. 1955

10. John Reese Bedsole, b. 1979

10. Terri Lynn Bedsole, b. 1983

8. Johnny Fulton Bedsole, b. 1929

+ Linda Fay Tingle b. 1946

9. Judi Lynn Bedsole, b. 1964

+ Terrell Eugene Johnson,

7. David/Davie Bedsole, 1899-1900 Baby.

6. Quincy Farrington Bedsole, 1861-1893

+ Theodocia Virginia Truett, b. 1862

7. Carlos C. Bedsole, 3/23/1880-8/22/1938

+ Daisy Catherine, 10/14/1883-2/23/1955

8. Quincy Lee Bedsole, b. 12/09/1907-

1/18/1972 1907

+ M.C. ___?, b. 1907

9. Quincy Lee Bedsole, Jr.

8. Addie L. Bedsole, b. 1911

7. William Elder Bedsole, b. 1882

+____?

8. Stacy Gordon Bedsole, 9/24/1913-

12/31/1986

+____?

7. Wealthy Lenora Bedsole, b. 1883

+ Robert Sherman Danley

7. Otis Bedsole, , b. 1884

6. Sollon William Bedsole, b. 1885

5. Martha E. Bedsole, b. 1825-1870

+ Redding D. Simmons

++ William Floyd Wise, b. 1820, Ga.

6. Henry Floyd Wise, b.1849

6. Louise F. Wise, b. 1851

6. John H. Wise, b. 1853

6. William E. Wise, b. 1855

6. Nancy C. Wise, b. 1857

6. Narcissa E. Wise, b. 1859

6. Mary Jane Simmons, b. 1844-5/1835

+ George Powell, b. 1839 d.1879

++ B.L. Jones, b. 9/2/1939-1/2/1908

7. Allen B. Powell, b. 7/25/1860-3/30/1940

+ Florence___, 1/18/1870-9/19/1932

7. Martha Ann Powell, b. 6/1863-11/17/1937

+ Stephen E. White, b. 1848-1890

++ William M. Jackson, b.2/12/1852-4/1/1936

8. Charles Edward Jackson, 2/10/1892-

9/16/1981

8. Henry Walter Y. Jackson, 3/20/1893-1/24/1976

8. Sebron Adnas Jackson, 12/22/1896-1976

8. Ferdinand White, b. 1876

8. Martha Jackson-Prescott, 2/4/1897-3/2/1980

8. Ida Ines Jackson-Lee, 9/23/1898-?

8. Emma Francis Jackson, 2/7/1903-

10/14/1964

8. Lola White, b. 1880

6. John H. Wise, b. 1863

5. Ann Mariah Bedsole, b. 1830

+ George C. Chambers, b. 1830

5. Travis B. Bedsole, 12/7/1832-4/5/1899

+ Rosanah P. Ward, 1/9/1832-5/1/1915

6. Mary Ellen Bedsole, 1853-1939

+ Henry Martin

6. William Henry Bedsole, 1/14/1856-9/17/1932

+ Sallie Harrison, 1866-1892 m. 1879

++ 2nd wife Elizabeth Clark, 1862-1944

7. John B. Bedsole, Sr., 1880-1926

+ Martha Jane Lowery, 1883-1970

8. Richard Lewis Bedsole, 1899-1958

+ Ethel Kate Jones, b. 1896

9. Sarah Pauline Bedsole, 1918-1983

+ Tommy Garland Early, b. 1917

10. Joel R. Early, b. 1946

10. Janice Early, b. 1948

9. Joel Earnest Bedsole, b. 1919

+ Ruth Henderson

++ 2nd wife: Mary E. Dill

9. Lewie Kathryn Bedsole, b. 1922

+ James F. Brewer, b. 1919

10. Meredith Brewer, b. 1940

10. Barbara A. Brewer, b. 1945

+ Wilmer Fountain

9. Grace R. Bedsole, b. 1927

+ Alfred S. Falconi 1923-1945

++ William W. Avant

10. Richard K. Avant, b. 1948

10. Joseph E. Avant, b. 1951

10. Ronald D. Avant, b. 1953

8. Sallie Sophronia Bedsole, 1901-1942

+ Hadley H. Hinson, 1900-1969

9. Martha E. Hinson, b. 1922

+ Fred S. Mclean

10. Fred S. Mclean, II b. 1941

+ Vyratha Dean

10. Ann Mclean, b. 1950

+ Larry G. Plymel

9. Juliane Hinson, b. 1925

+ Jackson Lee Schoelles, 1923-1999

10. Jackson Lanier Schoelles II, b.1949

+ Edith P. Adelburg, b. 1949
11. Jennifer Lee Schoelles, b. 1973

+ Michael Willet Williams, b. 1971

12. Matthew Jackson Williams, b. 2000

12. Carter James Williams, b. 2004

11. Carin Suzanne Schoelles, b. 1977

+ Tommy Wayne Daniels, Jr., b. 1975

10. Laura Jean Schoelles, b. 1951

+ Dale Merryday Barstow, b. 1949

11. Lance Lanier Barstow, b. 1978-Divorced 1998.

+ Rebecca Elizabeth Haskell, b. 1976 Div. 1998

12. Tyler Lanier Barstow, b. 1997

11. Donald Wade Barstow, b. 1980

11. Daniel W. Barstow, b. 1980

10. Sally Lynn Schoelles, b.1953

+ Richard E. Wilson, b. 1952-Divorced.

11. Heather Elizabeth Wilson, b. 1978

+ Jacob Abraham Meyer, b. 1979

9. Alma Jean Hinson, b. 1927

+ John Hezekiah Simmons, 1919-1989

10 Pamela Eilene Simmons, b. 1947

10. John Michael Simmons, b. 1955

+ Pamela Brannen, b. 1955

9. John Allen Hiinson, b. 1960

+ Bobbie Jean Moates, b. 1964

10. Martha M. Hinson, b. 1964

8. Lelon Edward Bedsole, 1903-1993

+ Myrtice Riley, 1904-1982

++ 2nd wife of Lelon: Martha Christine White

8. Ralph Sollomon Bedsole, 1908-1972

+ Nadine Jennings

++ 2nd wife of Ralph: Earline Owen, b. 1913

9. Margaret M. Bedsole

+ Husband unknown

10. Mandy Gantt

10. Gretchen Gantt

9. John Owen Bedsole

+Wife unknown

10. Rita Bedsole

10. Owen Bedsole

10. Luther Bedsole

8. Julia Bedsole, b. 1912

+ Fred Malone Calvert, 1898-1976

9. Raymond Malone Calvert, b. 1944

+ Sandra Jean McCray, b. 1944

10. Melissa J. Calvert, b. 1969

10. Marsha J. Calvert, b. 1972

10. Marjorie A. Calvert, b. 1976

9. Martha Ann Calvert, b. 1946

8. John B. Bedsole,II, b. 1917, Samson, Ala.

+ Lola Raye Miller, b. 1923

++ Julia Ann Blount, 1921-1972

9. Sallie Ann Bedsole, b. 1950

+ Gerald Ziegler

9. John B. Bedsole, III, b. 1951, Dothan, Ala.

7. Melvin Bedsole, 1/26/1882-7/13/1920

+ Ada Helms, 11/23/1882-4/4/1960 Coffee County, Ala.

8. Oree Bedsole, 1903-1969

+ Jessie Alma Harrison

8. Vonnie Bedsole, b. 1905

8. Pearl Bedsole, b. 1907

8. Bertis Bedsole, 1907-1989

8. Leamon Bedsole, 1908-1985

+____?

9. James Bedsole

+ Betty Bedsole-Carter

10. Amey Bedsole

10. Drew Bedsole

+ Donna Stratham

8. Loett Bedsole, b. 1911

8. Easter May Bedsole, b. 1912

8. Lois Bedsole, b. 1913

8. Cleo Bedsole, 1913-1986

8. Louise Bedsole, b. 1916

8. Earnie Bedsole, 1919-1920, Baby

8. Shelton Bedsole, 11/28/1917-12/27/1974. d. in

Pensacola, Fla.

8. Connie Bedsole, b. 1920

8. Pauline Bedsole, no dates

7. Elvie Louise Bedsole, 1884-1960

+ Thomas Jefferson Broom, b. 1880

8. Nettie Rue Broom, 1906-1988

+ Elma Laurice Hardage

9. Laurice Hardage, b. 1926

+ Carl Colquett, Opp, Ala.

10. Carla Sue Colguett, b. 1950

+ Danny Archer

++ Charles Hines

11. Codeth Shane Archer, b. 1970

11. Aaron Kyle Hines, b. 1982

7. Willis Miles Bedsole, 1886-1968

+ Euphamey Mooneyham

8. Robert Neal Bedsole

8. Paul Buford Bedsole

7. Edward Bedsole, 4/25/1888-12/91973

+ Lula M. Redmon, 11/1/1895-6/12/1937

8. James D. Bedsole, 1911-1973

8. Hubert Bedsole, b. 4/25/1915-10/25/1936

8. Gertrude Bedsole, 1916-1962

+ Mr. Moore

9. Shelby J. Moore, b. 1946

8. Winston Bedsole, b. 12/1/1918-5/12/1933

7. Rose Euvana Bedsole, 1891-1936

+ Hosea C. Paul

7. Virginia Elminie Bedsole, 1896-1963

+ Malcom Weeks

7. William Randle Bedsole, b. 1899

+ Ester Day

8. James Huey Bedsole,

+ Doris Marie Spiegner

9. James Wendell Bedsole, b. 1953

+ Pamela Lynn Perry, b. 1953

10. Anna Marie Bedsole, b. 1988

10. James Daniel Bedsole, b. 1990

6. Franklin Edward Bedsole, 6/27/1858-6/14/1926

+ Polly Ann Harrison, 10/1861-1920. m. 12/16/1878

7. Grady Bedsole, b. 12/1891

7. Buford Bedsole, b. 11/1893

7. Annie L. Bedsole, b. 6/1896

7. William Franklin Bedsole, b. 1879

7. Daniel Monroe (Known as “Monroe”) Bedsole, 1881-1969

+ Genes Blair, b. 1885

8. Chester Bedsole, b. 1907

8. Beatrice L. Bedsole, b. 1909

+ Bruce Killingsworth

9. Brunetta Killingsworth

7. Lillie Jersey Bedsole, 1883-1963

+ Robert Lee Russell, 1877-1934

8. Rethie Russell, 1903-1905 Baby

8. Lee Etta Russell, 1906-1971

+ Zelna Donald Worsham, 1907-1983

9. Norma June Worsham, b. 1931

+ Harlan James Kaywood

9. Derl Hamilton Worsham, b. 1935

+ Barbara Ann Plant

8. Clarence Russell, 1908-1969

+ Lilly Grace

9. Suzie Russell

9. David Russell

9. Doris Russell

+ Harold Kelly

9. James Orell Russell, b. 1931

+ Voncil__-?

8. Maudie Rae Russell, b. 1911

+ Fredrick Crowley

9. William Robert Crowley, b. 1931

+ Lynette Olivia Wells

9. Dorothy Jo Crowley, b. 1934

+ James Colby Griggs, Jr.

9. Royce Glen Crowley, b. 1938

+ Shirley Barfield

9. Debra Ann Crowley, b. 1944

+ Horace Hubbard

++ Mitchell Hanberry

9. Freddie Ray Crowley, b. 1946

+ Rose Mary Lord

9. Duronda Louise Crowley, b. 1947

+ Thomas Harry Brasso, Jr.

++ Doyle Lee Parker

9. Donna Kay Crowley, b. 1952

+ Hosea Bradford Pettit

8. Bonnie Rae Russell, 1915-1980

8. Farris Russell, 1919-1959

+ Mildred Qualles

9. Lawanda Russell, b. 1950

9. Douglas Russell, b. 1951

7. Elziyan Rosada Bedsole, b. 1885

+ Samuel Clark

7. Alice Dorah Bedsole, b. 1887

+ Carlton Lee

8. Hurley Ray Lee

8. Myrtle Lee

7. Murdic Franklin Bedsole, b. 10/28/1889-2/1/1959

7. Grandy Bedsole, b. 1891

7. Raford Bedsole, 1893-1960

+ Ann Vincy, 1898-1983

8. Glyndol Miles Bedsole, b. 1922

+ Jessie Coy Commander, 1919-1988

9. James Rayford Commander, b. 1945

+ Mary Carolyn Murphy

9. Janice Kathryn Commander, b. 1950

+ Roger Oneal Andrews

10. Rogelyn Janeal Andrews, b.1979

10. Joshua Neal Andrews, b. 1980

10. Thomas Gabriel Andrew, b. 1981

10. David Jude Andrews, b. 1983

10. Jessica Kaye Andrews, b. 1985

9. Jonathon Coy Commander, b. 1955

+ Julie Lee Limbaugh

8. Ann Katrine Bedsole, b. 1927

8. Mary Ella Bedsole, b. 1932

7. Ammie Lavonia Bedsole, b. 1896

7. James C. Bedsole, 2/1899-1980

+ Linnie Whigham

8. Elaine Bedsole

+ ___ Mr. Avant

8. Onita Bedsole, b. 1927

+ Cecil Archie

9. Kevin Archie

9. Tim Archie

7. Clara Bedsole, b. 1902

7. Unola Bedsole, b. 1905

6. Nancy Jane Bedsole, 1860-1935

+ John Clayton Russell, 1851-1904

7. Bulah Russell, 1885-1985

+ Pierce W. Weeks 1880-1951

7. Willie E. Russell

7. John N. Russell

6. Edward D. Bedsole, 2/15/1862-8/11/1917

+ Sarah J. Russell, 1869-1938 7.William Travis Bedsole, 1884-1964

+ Eva Hicks

8. Alfa Bedsole,

8. Jeanne Bedsole, b. 1914

8. Beatrice Bedsole, b. 1917

8. William Travis Bedsole, Jr., b. 1919

8. Harold Bedsole, b. 1921

8. Fred Bedsole, b. 1927

8. Ruth Bedsole, b. 1930

8. Barbara Bedsole, b. 1932

8. Judy Bedsole, b. 1941

7. Emma Bedsole, 1890-1984

+ Vernon C. Kern, 1888-1973

7. Edward D. Bedsole, Jr., 1893-1977

7. Leonard Cummings Bedsole, 1895-1960

+ Blannie Adams, b. 1901

8. Eloise Bedsole,

+ Mr. Merritt

7. Hattie Bedsole, 1901-1979

+ William Leon Pilant, 1899-1962

8. William Leon Pilant, Jr., no dates

8. Alpha Pilant

7. Annie Bedsole, b. 1904

7. Voncil Bedsole, b. 1907

+ Frank Reynolds

7. Thomas Jefferson Bedsole, 1910-1969

+ Katherine Patricia Grace, 1916-1981

8. Randolph Jefferson Bedsole, b. 1940

+ Paulette Connors b, 1946

9. Tom Bedsole, b. 1969

9. Chris Bedsole, b. 1971

8. Margaret Patricia Bedsole, b. 1941

+ John Allen Kane, b. 1930

9. Lillie Theresa Kane, b. 1962

+ Bob Morterson

10. Amey Morterson

9 . Laura Marie Kane, b. 1963

+ Randy Debeeid

9. Lisa Ann Kane,b. 1964

+ Jim Watkins

10. Linda Watkins

8. Travis Anthony Bedsole, b. 1943

+ Priscilla Kay Elliott, b. 1942

9. Darcel Kay Bedsole, b. 1966

+ Jon Howell, b. 1965

9. Vincent Travis Bedsole, b. 1970

+ Julie Marie Baldwin, b. 1970

10. Bryce Travis Bedsole, b. 1991

8. Lucretia Bedsole, b. 1946

+ Jerry May

++ Larry House

9. Lynn Marie May, b. 1967

9. Bryan May, b. 1073

9. Jennifer House, b. 1975

9. Anny House, b. 1978

8. Steven Thomas Bedsole, b. 1953

+ Ann Nofziger, b. 1954

++ Nancy Jean Richards, b. 1950

9. Staci Lynn Bedsole, b. 1979

9. Samuel Thomas Bedsole, b. 1991

8. James Russell Bedsole, b. 1956

+ Barbara Bliss

++ Louann Ferrel, b. 1950

+++ Patti Drummond, b. 1964

9. Emily Bedsole, b. 1978

+ Gina Marie Chiapetta, b. 1972

9. Kimberly Bedsole, b. 1980

9. David Bedsole, b. 1981

9. Benjamin Cody Bedsole, b. 1993

7. Juanita Bedsole, b. 1993

+ Mr. Stoll

8. William Thomas Stoll

6. Francis Bedsole, b. 1863

6. Travis Bedsole, 1805-1926

+ Georgiann Hudson, 9/29/1812-3/22/1912

++ Bethfonia Elizabeth Williams, b. 1860 m. 9/5/1913.

Note: Travis and Bethonia were married by Judge Rowe.

7. Dexter Lee Bedsole, 1914-1983

7. Daisy Mae Bedsole, b. 1918

+ Elsy Allen, b. 1915

8. Rayford Allen

8. Randall Allen

7. Lizzie Mae Bedsole, b. 3/4/1915-10/19/1918

7. William Henry Bedsole,1887-4/12/1942

+ Maudie Mae Farmer, b. 1896-1979

8. Lillie Mae Estelle Bedsole, 1915-1998 ?

+ Newman Donaldson, 1913-1998 ?

9. “Danny” Daniel Donaldson, 1948

+ Psyche Patterson

++ Joan_____?

+++ ________?
8. Myrtle Bell Bedsole, 1917

+ Henry Aubrey Vinson, b. 8/211915-5/2/2000

9. Helen Janice Vinson, 1943

+ James Ivey, 1941

++ Richard Dyer, b. 1944

10. Sherry Dyer, b. 1966, B.S.

+ David William Dixon, b. 1966

11. David William Dixon, II, b.1992

11. Daniel Lee Dixon, b. 1995

11. Ashley Marie Dixon, b. 1999

10. Vicki Marie Dyer, 1971

+ Michael Witz, b. 1982.

11. Kyle Aubrey Dyer, 1991

11. Gage Alan Chesser, b.1994

11. Lexie Marie Witz, b.2003

11. Lanie Lynne Witz, b. 2004
9. Henry Aubrey Vinson, Jr., b.1945

+ Gloria Hill

10. Sonia Lynette Vinson, b. 1972

10. Brenda Kay Vinson, 1965-

5/7/1965

++ Diane Woody

10. Melissa Ann Vinson, 12/31/1975-

4/1991

+++ Gail Lawson

10. Joshua Lee Vinson, b.1985

++++ Maria Florez

8. William Burse Bedsole, b.1920-12/31/1972

+ Gladys Hazel Norris, b.1923-1990 ?

9. William Wayne Bedsole

+Patricia___?

++ Eleanor___?

10. James Bedsole

10. David Bedsole

10. Michael Bedsole

9. Diane Bedsole

+_____?

++ ____?

8. Sarah Francis Bedsole, 1922-2005

+ R.S. Donaldson, b. 1919-1989

9. Jessie Willie Donaldson

+ Debra Chatham

++ Sandra Cox

10. Clinton Whitman Donaldson

+++ Linda James

10. Jessica Denice Donaldson

+ Van Spencer

++ Tony Rush

11. Pate Spencer

11. Will Spencer

10. Bryce Elliott Donaldson

+ Bethany___?

9. Janice Donaldson

+ Vic Phillips

10. Heather Phillips

10. Taylor Phillips

10. Allison Rebecca Phillips

9. Shannon Kay Donaldson, A.S.

+ Jerry Morgan

++ Larry Wicker

+++ Kenneth Oglesby

10. One Wicker child. Died at birth.

10. Joshua Paul Morgan

10. Jason Mathew Oglesby

9. Pyllis Jo Donaldson

+ Mickey McDonald

++____?

10. Casey

10. Tasha Nicole McDonald

+ Patrick Danley

10. Sumer Michelle McDonald

+ Shane Lunsford

11. Peyton Michael Lunsford

10. Kasi Danielle McDonald

+ Curtis O. Brooks

8. Charles Walter Bedsole, b. 1925 d. 2002

+ Willie Vernell Norris, b. 1930

9. Charles Larry Bedsole

+ Debra Sue Rhinehart, Div. 1980 ?

10. Scott Bedsole

10. Shane Bedsole

9. Patsy Bedsole

+ Ronald Meyer

++ Roger Holton

10. Ronald Allen Meyer

10. Shannon Gayle Meyer

+ ____?

11. Lindsey____?

10. Krista Lynne Meyer

+ Cale Stancil

11. Baby girl Stancil

8. Beatrice Marie Bedsole, B.S., M.S. b. 1928-1998

+ Edward Farmer, b. 1925-1999

9. Jerry Edward Farmer

+ Wanda ____? Divorced, 1980?

8. James D. Bedsole, ASME, BSBA, BSVE, MSEA, PhD.

+ Ruth M. Carmichael, b. 1933

m. 5/12/1951 Divorced.

++ Shirley Ann Epperson, b. 1949

m. 1993-Divorced 2003/

+++ Edna K. Smith, b. 1932 m.2004, Div. 2006

9. Sabra Ruth Bedsole

+ Joe_____?

++ Daniel Frank Hauversburk

+++ Lee McClellan

10. Brenna Marie Hauversburk

+ Not Married: Roy____.?

11. Blake ____?

10. Daniel Hauversburk, Jr.

9. Darlene Bedsole

+ Michael Meadors

++ Donald Ray Ward

10. Heather Carol Ward

9. Karl Von Bedsole,

+ Venicia Scott

8. Joyce K. Bedsole

+ Eugene Denmark, 1929-

9. Belinda Jo Denmark, A.S.

+ Bill Jordan

++ Michael Grant

+++ Douglas Seers

10. LeAndra Jean Jordan

+ Dennis McCarty

11. Brandon McCarty

11. Brent McCarty

9. James Richard (Ricky) Denmark

+ June Sermons

10. Carrie Denmark

10. Tracie Denmark

10. Richard Alan Denmark

10. Lashonda Denmark

10. Jacob Denmark

9. Sheila Ann Denmark

+ Steven Webb

10. Jennifer Webb, b. 1987 (Adopted)

10. Amber Webb, b. 1987 (Adopted)

9. Charles “Chuck” Denmark, Lt. Col., USAF

+ Julie___?

10. Joshua Denmark

10 Sarah Denmark

10. Luke Denmark

8. Cecil Travis Bedsole

+ Betty Jean Robinson

9. Clayne Travis Bedsole

+ Pepper Davis-Divorced

++ Tammy Blocker -Divorved

+++ Melissa Adams -Divorced

10. Tawney Chloteel Bedsole

10. Brandon Alexander Bedsole

10. ClayneTraywick Bedsole

9. Celeste Tracy Bedsole, M.S., P.E. (Civil).

+ Gary Hackenmeyer-Divorced.

7. Franklin Bedsole, 1889-1960

+ Lillian Effie Redmon, b. 1891

8. Sarah Luvenia Bedsole, b. 9/18/1910-10/08/1911

8. Baby Bedsole, born and died on 7/18/1923

8. Gladys Marie Bedsole, b. 1912

+ Luther Wise

++ Homer Hall

9. William Wise

9. Robert Frank Wise

9. Evelyn Wise

9. Homer Donald Hall

9. Juanita Hall

8. Samuel Chester Bedsole, b. 1913 d. 1928

Killed at age 15 when he jumped from a moving

truck just south of Opp, Ala. when shirttail hung on

truck and dragged him to death.

8. Georgia Etta Bedsole, b. 1915

+ Jessie E. Schofield, Sr.

++ Everett Ashby

9. Jessie E. Schofield, Jr.

9. Maragret Schofield

9. Franklin Taylor Schofield

9. Christine Schofield

8. Sherman Conway Bedsole, b. 1917-1989

+ Maudez Hobbs

9. Newman Dewey Bedsole, 10/14/1939-

6/14/2000

9. Vivian Bedsole

8. Curtis Franklin Bedsole, 1918-1990

+ Lucy Marie Hataway,b. 1921. d. 2003

9. Curtis Fredrick Bedsole, b. 1945

+ Eugenia Donnell Hudson, b. 1945

10. Kelly Glynn Bedsole, b. 1974

+ Kendon Leo Saucier, b. 1970

11. Chase Alexander Saucier, b. 2000

11. Logan Christopher Saucier, b. 2003

10. Travis Scott Bedsole, b. 1976

+ Angel Michelle Murphy, b. 1976

11. Skyler Nicole Bedsole, b. 2005

8. Annie Laurene Bedsole, b. 1928

+ Henry A. Brown

9. Cherrian Faye Brown

9. Patricia Ann Brown

+ Phillip Triantafillou

10. Vanessa Triantafillou

10. Brett Triantafillou

9. Brenda Brown

9. Connie Denise Brown, b. 1955

+ Preston Horace Hale

10. Lorena Michelle Hale, b. 1980

10. Corin Patrice Hale, b. 1990

7. Idella Catherine “Idell” Bedsole, b. 1891-1951

+ Oscar Simpler, b. 1889-1950

8. Robert Simpler

8. Bertha Simpler

8. Lilly Simpler

8. Rosalee Simpler

8. Clydia Bell Simpler

7. Elizabeth Josey “Josey” Bedsole, 1893-1983, buried

S.C.

+ Wesley T. “Bud” Wilks, Buried Apopka, Fla.

8. Izabell Wilks, 8/25/1916-1/9/1919

8. Wesley G. Wilks, 10/23/1918-1/22/1919

8. William T. (Willie Boy) Wilks, Buried Panama City,

Fla.

7. Katey Angelina Bedsole, 1895-1950

+ Charlie Johnson, 1893- 1966

8. Bernese Johnson, 1920

7. Georgiann “Babe” Bedsole, b. 1899

+ John Henry Braxton Wilks, b. 1896

8. Minnie Mae Wilks, b. 1921-1985

+ Danny Powell, Sr.

+ + Ross Miller

9. Danny Powell, Jr.

8. Baby Wilks, born and died on 3/25/1920

8. Baby Son. born and died on 6/17/1925

8. Ruvester Wilks. Never Married.

8. Myrtle Lee Wilks

+ Louie D. Tomlin

8. Raymon Wilks, B.S.

+___?

++___?

+++ Stephanie ____?

9. Steve Wilks

+ Gail____?

9. Pamela Wilks

+ Ted_____?

8. Bertie B. Wilks

+ Bud ____?

++ James "Jim" Wynn

9. Ann

+ John____?

7. Easter Ester Bedsole, b. 1901

+ Elton Sasser, b. 1898-1975

Note: His mother was Mollie Sasser. His Dad was

Jack Sasser. He had brothers Elmy (married Pearlie

Bedsole) and Jack Sasser. His sister was Lavada

Sasser. She married Pleasant "Ples" Hemphill.

8. Lucille Sasser

+ Will Frazier

9. Will Frazier, Jr.

+____?

8. Edna Sasser

+ R.L. Thorn

8. Claudie Mae Sasser

+ James W. (JW) Vinson

9. Patricia Vinson

+ Thomas ___?

9. Mary Sue Vinson

+____?

9. James (Buddy) Vinson

9. ___?

8. James Ollie Sasser, b. 1934

+ ____?

++ Wanda ____?

9. ___ Sasser

+____?

9. ___ Sasser

+____?

8. Edlow Sasser, b. 1937

+ ____?

++ Carolyn___?

9. ____?

8. Annie Sasser

+_____?

9. ___?

7. Matilda Roseanna Bedsole b. 1897

+ Robert Adkison

8. Georgiann Adkison

+____?

8. Mary Ruth Adkison

+_____?

8. William Cicero Adkison

+_____?

8. Blannie Adkison

+ Henry Butler

9. ____?

7. Travis Bedsole, 1903-1987

+ Katie Cain, 1906-1994

8. Onnie Merle Bedsole

+___ Lashley

8. George Randal Bedsole, 1929. Unmarried.

8. Loyd Bedsole

+ Idell Pickeron

9. Lance Bedsole

+____?

8. Nadine Bedsole

+ Arthur Butler

8. Mary Anne Bedsole, 1924-1925

7. Emma Bedsole, b. 1904

+ Johnny B. Farmer, b. 1903

7. Alice Bedsole, 1906-1981

+ Johnny Scroggins, b. 1904

8. John Arthur Scroggins, 1926-1963

7. Pearlie Bedsole, b. 1908

+ Elma Sasser, b. 1905

8. Bert Sasser

+____?

8. Louise Sasser, b. 1930

+____?

8. Betty Jean Sasser, b. 1935

+_____?

8. Carl Lee Sasser

+____?

8. Donald Ray Sasser

+____?

7. Columbus Bedsole, 1910-1977

+ Elmer Adams, b. 1913

8. Rhett Edward Bedsole

+ Betty ___?

9. Daughter___?

8. Annie Clyde Bedsole

+ _____?

8. Ernestine Bedsole

+____?

7. Baby Bedsole, died as infant.

6. Josephine Bedsole, 1869

6. James Bedsole, MD, 1871- 1943

+ Artie M. Ward, 1876-1959

7. Sherwood Bedsole, 1896-1969

+ Willie Adkinson, 1894-1969

7. Tatum Bedsole, 1899-1968

+ Estelle Lee, b. 1907

7. Shelton Bedsole, 1901-1924

+ Zora ___?

7. Dalton Bedsole, 1903-1965

+ Maebelle Oliver

8. James Foster Bedsole, b. 1939, P.E.

Electrical, University Of Alabama

+ Janice Elaine Knight, b. 1939

9. Andrea Elaine Bedsole, b. 1954

+ Marshall Handlin Mullins

9. Tracy Victoria Bedsole, b. 1967

+ Michael Wade Bennett
8. Donald Oliver Bedsole, MD, b. 1934

Surgeon

+ Gloria Dykes

8. Dalton Anthony Bedsole, MD, 1941.

+ Nancy Kathleen___?

9. Nancy Kathleen Bedsole, 1967-1983

9. Susan Paige Bedsole, b. 1969

+ Ty Harris

8. Travis Franklin Bedsole, b. 1946, B.S.

Mgt., U. of Ala.

+ Joyce___?

9. Donnie Bedsole

+ Gloria___?

++ Cindy Hartley

10. Lawrence Bedsole

9. Kim Bedsole, MD at Univ. Of Alabama.

4. Robert (“Robin”) Bedsole, 1780-1866

+ Rebecca Starling, 1791-1860

++ Nancy Emanuel, b. 1800

5.William Henry Bedsole, b. 1820

+ Luthra Catherine ____?

++ Jennet Hinson, b. 1823

5. Mary Bedsole, b. 1821

5. Rebecca Bedsole, b. 1824

5. Thomas Bedsole, b. 1826

+ Charlotte A.___?

6. William Henry Bedsole, b. 1850

5. Nancy (“Polly”) Bedsole, b. 1825

+ ___Emanuel, b. 1824

6. “Lizer” (Elizabeth?) Bedsole

+ Gideon Emanuel

6. William J. Bedsole, b. 1850 Called “Indian” in NC.

Fathers name Unknown, but he was a full-blooded

Cohairie Indian.

+ Nancy Ann Emanuel

7. William Luther “Bud” Bedsole, b.4/23/1875

“Indian”. Farmer

+ Amanda Warrick

8. William Arthur Bedsole, b. 11/27/1899

“Indian” in NC

+ Emily Maynor, 11/22/1902-5/5/1975.

Dau. of Andrew and Lucy J. Maynor

8. James Taft Bedsole, 12/25/1908-05/1978

+ Ella Ree Cummings, 10/30/1910-

1/28/1994 Fayetteville, NC.

7. Docia Bedsole

+ Enoch Emanuel

8. Benjamin J. Bedsole,b. 6/19/1894 (“Indian”, Sampson County, NC. Farmer).

+ Iola Brewington

7. Luberta “Berta” Bedsole

+ Jonah Emanuel

7. Rutha Bedsole

+ Ollie Brewington

7. Molsey Bedsole

+ Mathew Burnette, Jr.

7. Isabella Bedsole

+ Erias Brewington

5. Eliza (Elizabeth?) Bedsole, b. 1846

+_____?

6. James Henry Bedsole

+ Hannah Warrick

5. Martin Bedsole, b. 1831

5. Isaac Bedsole, b. 1833

+ Mary S. Bedsole, b. 1874

6. William J. Bedsole, 1893-1968

+ Nellie___?, b. 1898

6. Clifford Bedsole, b. 1896

+ Viola___?, b.1884

6. Oscar Bedsole, b. 1898

6. Lula M. Bedsole, b. 1904

6. Alto Bedsole, 1906-1980

6. Nancy Bedsole, b. 1911

6. Beckie Elizabeth Bedsole, b. 1876

6. Wiley F. Bedsole, b. 1876

+ Louise Farris

6. Jack Bedsole, b. 1886

+ Janie___?, b. 11/9/1888-10/29/1983

7. Alain Bedsole, b. 1914

7. Onita Bedsole, b. 1920

6. Ida Bedsole, b. 1889

6. Mary J. Bedsole, b. 1891

6. James Travis Bedsole, b. 1893

6. Richard Earnest Bedsole, 1896-1969

4. Travis Bedsole, b. 1791, NC. Moved to Haywood County, Tenn. 1830.

His year of death appears to be around 1849 or earlier.

+ Nancy Simmons, b. 1800 NC. d. In Tennessee 1870.

5. Isaac N. Bedsole, b. 1815

5. John W. Bedsole, b. 1820

5. Margaret O. Bedsole, b. 1841, Tennessee.

+ W.M. Strayhorn, b. 1830

6. Mary J. Strayhorn, b. 1860

NOTE :In the 1850 Census of Washington County, Tn., Nancy Bedsole (Simmons) above, is living with this Strayhorn family. So were Marvin Richardson 17, and Daniel Richardson, 15, probably relatives of W.M. Strayhorn. Margaret O, Strayhorn was Nancys daughter.

5. Jane Bedsole, b. 1812 in NC m. 4/7/1830 Tenn.

+ Peter Salts, b. 1810. Tennessee

6. Rachel Salts, 2/13/1833-10/14/1916
+ William R. Davis, 2/7/1834-2/25/1890

7. George Salts, b. 1859

6. John Salts, b.1836. m. 11/4/1838
+ Jane Tate, b. 1846 in Indiana. m 4/11/1866

8. James Salts, b. 1868

6. James Crampton Salts, b.1838
+ Elizabeth____?

7. Lucy J. Salts, b. 1880
6. George Salts, b. 1839

5. Richard H. Bedsole, b. 1818

4. Owen Bedsole, b. 1796, NC

+ Sarah Hair

++ Catherine Horn

5. Sarah Bedsole

4. Duncan Bedsole, b. 1798, NC

+ Catherine Hair, 1798, NC

5. James Larkin Bedsole, b. 2/1826-1895, NC

+ Charlotte Bullock 1830-1890

++ Atha Carter, b. 1865 6. Larkin Jefferson Bedsole, b.2/2/1891-3/21/1947 + Mary Catherine Howell 7. Fred Bedsole, 12/26/1919-8/1973

+ Ruth Powers Bedsole, b/8/1923-6/1999

8. Fred Bedsole, died as an infant

8. Clark Bedsole 1948.

8. Kenneth Ray Bedsole,

8. Clark Clifford Bedsole, Married 1969

+ Helen Cascell, 10/24/1949-11/9/1993
9. Sherry Bedsole,b. 1972-

9. Clark Clifford Bedsole, Jr.

b. 1976-
+ ____?

10. Helen R. Bedsole, b. 1999-

10. Clifford N. Bedsole,

b. 2003-

7. Henry Bedsole

+ Laurie___?

7. Jesse Vance Bedsole, 8/10/1922-5/4/2004

+ Mary Lee McLemore, 3/22/1922-12/23/1999, Red

Springs, Robeson County, NC

8. Thomas Vance Bedsole

8. Michael Dean Bedsole

8. Virginia Lee Bedsole

7. John Bedsole, 2/22/1917-3/1980 (NC to Fla.)

7. Infant Daughter, b. and d. 3/9/1925. Buried

Fayetteville, NC

7. Ned Bedsole, b. 9/8/1910 - d. 8/24/1915

7. Fred Owen Bedsole, b. 6/17/1945 - d. 6/29/1945

6. Sarah L. Bedsole, b. 1893

6. Mittie Ann Bedsole, b. 1853

6. Margaret A. Bedsole, b. 1848

6. Henry J. Bedsole, b. 1861

6. Martha J. Bedsole, b. 1853

6. Mary E. Bedsole, b. 1855

6. William O. Bedsole, b. 1857

+ Mary M. ___?, b. 1859

7. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1880

7. Ralph W. Bedsole, b. 1889

6. Amos Jessup Bedsole, 1861-1922

+ Sarah Frances Averitt, b. 1861-1936

7. Alonzo D. Bedsole, Sr. 11/6/1888-12/1967

+ Ollie Mae Rice, b. 9/30/1894-1936. NC

8. Alonzo D. Bedsole, Jr 11/6/1910-1990

+ Jerdel Bryan

9. Harold Bunyon Bedsole,

12/18/1921-12/1979

+ Lucille___?

9. Naomi Bedsole

+ Charles Hedgpeth

9. Audrey Bedsole

+ Leland Sprye

9. Hilda Bedsole,

+ Reece Yates

9. Hazel, twin of Hilda, died

young.

8. Ester Bedsole, b. 1916

+ Fletcher Bryan

8. Homer Bedsole, b. 1918

8. Mildred Bedsole, b. 1919

+ Bernard Carter

9. B.J. Carter

9. Alonzo Carter

9. Jake Carter

9. Harold Carter

9. Kathy/Cathy (Catherine?) Carter

8. Naomi Bedsole

+ Charles Hedgepeth

8. Audrey M. Bedsole

+ Leland O. Sprye

8. Hilda Bedsole

+ Reece Yates

7. Herbert Wayland Bedsole, 3/26/1890-5/2/1968.

Cumberland County, NC

+ Kalie Rice, b. 1892

8. Herbert Wilton Bedsole, b. 7/4/1912-

9/15/1986. Cumberland County, NC.

+ Mary___?

9. Horace Wilton Bedsole, 6/29/1947-7/13/1965

+___?

8. Seebert Wilton Bedsole, 7/4/1912-9/15/1956

+ Mary L. Williford, 5/18/1925-9/8/1993

7. Connie Lillian Bedsole, 1891-1976

+ Elmer Johnson

7. Cleveland Jessup Bedsole, 3/25/1893-10/30/1971

+ Maude Kinlaw, 6/3/1902-9/28/1980

7. Sidney Averitt Bedsole, 1894-1976

+ Ruby Dunham, 1900-1984

8. Adell Bedsole, 1918-1918, Baby

8. Annie Berline Bedsole, b. 1919

+ Lattie Curtis Jones, Sr., 1910-1977

9. Ruby Marie Jones, 1937-1937, Baby

9. Lattie Curtis Jones, Jr., b. 1938

+ Nancy Sue Mathew, b. 1936

10. Scott Curtis Jones, b. 1966, in

Conn.

9. Sidney Edward Jones, b. 1947

+ Eva Sue McCullen

8. Raymond Alexander Bedsole, b. 11/28/1920-

3/12/2001, NC

+ Edna Earl Allen, b. 1923

9. Edna Ruby Bedsole, b. 1943

+ Asa Hugh Jackson, Sr.b. 1940

++ Ruby Bedsole,

10. Earl Alexander Jackson, b. 1971

10.Asa Hugh Jackson, Jr., b. 1963

10. Sonja Gail Jackson, b. 1966

+ Bobby Dale Batton, b. 1943

10. Carol Suzann Batton, b. 1963

10. Macie Batton, b. 1967

9. Emily Allen Bedsole, b. 1957

+ Tommy Wade Gardner, Jr., b. 1958

9. Sarah Frances Bedsole, b. 1958

+ Fredrick Wilson Brisson

8. Junious Craven Bedsole, Sr. 1923-1975,

Killed-Log Truck rolled over.

+ Virginia McDaniel

++ Joyce Ann __ ?

+++ Mayola Jessup Smith

++++ Mary Elizabeth Bryan, 1926-1975

9. Elizabeth Ann Bedsole, b. 1943

9. Infant b.& d. 1946

9. Junious Craven Bedsole, Jr. b. 1949

9. Sidney Moody Bedsole, b. 1951

9. Marjorie Ella Bedsole, b. 1953

+ Glenn Leroy Peacock, b. 1951

10. Jessica Michelle Peacock,b.1980

in Valdosta, Ga.

9. Scott Layton Bedsole, b. 1954

+ Michelle Jacqueline Worley, b. 1959

10. Kimberly Michelle Bedsole, b.

1984

9. Ruby Maria Bedsole, b. 1955

+ Donald Eugene Pack, b. 1955

10. Jacqueline Elizabeth Pack, b. 1979

9. Nancy Annette Bedsole, b. 1957

+ Everett Lucia Murphy, b. 1966

8. Sidney Amos Bedsole, Sr. 1925-1969

+ Mary Ellen Thompson, b. 1929

9. Shirley Jean Bedsole, b. 1947

+ Richard Anthony Schultz, b. 1945

10. Meredith Lenore Schultz, b. 1973

10. Gregory Mathew Schultz, b. 1977

9. Sidney Amos Bedsole, Jr. b. 1949

+ Diane Russ

++ Jacqueline McLean

10. Sidney Russell Bedsole, b. 1970

10. Teresa Lynn Bedsole, b. 1973

10. Melissa Dawn Bedsole, b. 1977

9. Billy Ray Bedsole, b. 1954

+ Brenda White, b. 1054

10. Michael Ryan Bedsole, b. 1975

10. Kathryn Marie Bedsole, b. 1982

9. Mary Caroline Bedsole, b. 1956

+ Reese Hunter Clark,b. 1956..M.D.

10. Kenneth Mitchell Clark, b. 1984

8. Frances Gertrude Bedsole, b. 1927

+ James Ralph Johnson, Sr. b. 1925

9. James Ralph Johnson, Jr., b. 1948

9. Richard Averitte Johnson, b. 1949

9. Linda Kathryn Johnson, b. 1952

9. Barbara Ann Johnson, b. 1955

9. Michael Edward Johnson, b. 1961

9. Daniel Alan Johnson, b. 1965

8. Ruby McDonald Bedsole, b. 1929

+ James Martin Wilson, b. 1927

9. Joanne Dunham Wilson, b. 1949

9. Sandra Jeanne Wilson, b. 1950

9. Patricia James Wilson, b. 1951

9. Donald Martin Wilson, b. 1953

9. Sharon Louise Wilson, b. 1957

9. Douglas Leonard Wilson, b. 1964

8. Harvey Layton Bedsole, Sr. 1931, NC

+ Lula Lennon, b. 1935

9. Harvey Layton Bedsole, Jr., b. 1957

9. June Alease Bedsole, b. 1959

9. Marc Lennon Bedsole, b. 1964

8. Mary Ellen Bedsole, 1934-1934, Baby

8. Helen Averitte Bedsole, No Dates, Baby ?

8. Roger Morris Bedsole, b. 1935

+ Donna Lyday

++ Sarah Leona Bolton, b. 1935

8. Edna Ruby Bedsole, b. 1937-1937, Baby

8. Gene Ray Bedsole, b. 1938

+ Jean Michela Sadler

9. Nicholas Ray Bedsole, b. 1963

9. Jean Michela Bedsole, b. 1976

8. Elizabeth Trotter Bedsole, b. 1941

+ Charlie Wayne Bowen, b. 1941

9. Lori Lynn Bowen, b. 1968

9. Charles Michael Bowen, b. 1975

7. Mary Charlotte Bedsole, 1897-1976

+ Ava Lee Edge, 1896-1969

8. Thelma Jessup Edge, b. 1922

8. Harvey Glenn Edge, b. 1924

8. Kenneth Telford Edge, b. 1927

7. Jonathan Sheldon Bedsole, 6/2/1899-6/2/1981, Rowland, NC

Robeson County, NC

+ Erma Gertrude Simmons 6/12/1899-5/1994

8. Donald Bedsole, b. 1925

8. Doyle V. Bedsole, b. 10/13/1929-6/6/1995

7. Amos Carl Bedsole, 1900-1990

+ Lucille Caldwell

7. Leatha J. Bedsole, b. 1904

7. Gordon Kelly Bedsole, 1905-1924

7. Ottis Bedsole, 5/19/1909-9/1986, Cumberland County, NC

6. Alexander McRae Bedsole, 8/2/1865-1944

+ Sarah Annie Munce 1879-1929

++ Kate Edwards McLean 1894-1941

+++ Mary Jane Averitte 1858-1922

7. William Troy Bedsole, 1890-1965

+ Bessie Florence Tatum 1892-1948

8. William Datos Bledsoe (Bedsoe).1916-1936

8. Hubert Kesler Bledsoe. 1919-1945

8. Mary Elizabeth Bledsoe b. 1921

+ Van David Cain, b. 1918

7. Alberta Emmon Bedsole, 1892-1969

+ William Troy Hall 1886-1960

8. Leslie Elwood Hall, b. 1912

8. Edward Brandon Hall, b. 1914

7. Vandalia Evans Bledsoe, 1894-1980

+ Alvin Wade Brisson

7. Judson Manley Bledsoe, 1896-1972

+ Alma Lenore Tatus, 1898-1972

8. Alton Bledsoe, b. 1918

8. Evelyn Juanita Bledsoe, b. 1919

8. Madeline Bledsoe, 1922-1924

8. Clara Geraldine Bledsoe,Sr. b. 1924

8. Judson Manley Bledsoe, Jr. b. 1927

+ Edith Pridgen

8. George Raeford Bledsoe, 1931-1932

8. Danny Ray Bledsoe, b. 1933

+ Mildred Geneva Merritt, 1935-1986

6. Daniel Troy Bedsole, b. 7/19/1871

6. Kinnon Kelly Bedsole, 8/17/1872-1956

+ Minnie Tanner, b. 1880, Ga. Mother: Margaret Tanner,

b. 1847. 7. Pearlie T. Bedsole, b. 1908

7. Emma B. Bedsole, b. 1907

5.William Edgar Bedsole, b. 7/16/1849. m. about 1906

+ Annie E. _____?

6. Henry C. Bedsole, Sr. Apr.12, 1913 -Nov. 1963 +___?

++ Florence Usher

7. Henry C. Bedsole, Jr. 9/30/1934-1/31/1998

+ ___?

6. Stacy Bedsole, 7/24/1913

6. Thelma Bedsole

6. Dinky (Nickname?) Bedsole

6. Lernor Bedsole, b. about 1908

6. Walter L. Bedsole, b. 1909

5. Sarah Bedsole, b. 1827

+ Mr. Blackwell

5. Baby Bedsole, b. 1828

5. Nancy Bedsole, b.1829

+ Amos J. Hall

5. Travis Bedsole, 10/9/1830-10/28/1906

+ Martha Bullock

++ Melissa Virginia Smith 1848-1900. m. 5/11/1868

6. Melissa Lee Bedsole, b. 8/2/1859-7/24/1945

+ M.S. Autry

7. Marshall Steven Autry, 10/15/1861-2/20/1943

7. Annie M. Autry, 7/20/1827-4/8/1898

7. Eugene Autry, 7/21/1899-8/21/1906

6. Emily A. Bedsole, b. 1860

6. John D. Bedsole, b. 1870

+ Malissie___? b. 1847 in Ala.

7. Sarah A. Bedsole, b. 1896 in Ala.

7. Alla May Bedsole, b. 1899

7. Harvey Bedsole, b. 1902

7. William Henry Bedsole, b. 1903

7. William Dewey Bedsole, 8/5/1900- ?. Car Mechanic

6. Lillie Etta Bedsole, b. 1872

6. Charles Franklin Bedsole, b. 1873

+ Lillie ___?

7. Roy F. Bedsole, 9/7/1910-2/26/1913

7. Virlie May Bedsole, 12/26/1906-2/26/1919

6. George I. Bedsole, b. 1874

6. Elizabeth Ann Bedsole, b. 1879

+ Name Unknown

7. Daisey V. Bedsole, b. 1902

7. Jessie T. Bedsole, b. 1907

6. Martha J. Bedsole, b. 1881

6. Thomas Settle Bedsole, b. 1883

+ Ethel May Farmer

6. Duncan L. Bedsole, b. 1885

6. Walter L. Bedsole, b. 1889, name changed to Bledsoe

+ Rosa May Reeves, 5/30/1898-01/28/1919, Cumberland

County, NC

++ Elizabeth Bass

7. Lizzie May Bedsole, b. &d.1/27/1919

7. Herman T. Bedsole/Bledsoe, 12/30/1914-8/26/1917

7. Alle "Lizzie May" Bedsole/Bledsoe 1919-1919 Baby

7. Roy F. Bedsole, 9/7/1910-2/26/1913

6. William Edgar Bedsole, b. 7/16/1889-?

+ Annie E___?, b. 1892 in Ala.

7. Stacy Gordon Bedsole, 9/24/1913-12/31/1986

7. Lernor Bedsole, 1908-1919

7. Walter Larkins Bedsole, b. 1909

7. Henry H. Bedsole, 1913-1963

5. Thomas Bedsole, b. 1832

+ Annie Elizabeth Guthrie, b. 1838

++ Nancy Virginia Bryant, b. 1830

6. Daniel James Bedsole, Sr. b. 1855-1932

+ Lucinda Fisher, 12/5/1858-02/19/1883

++ Annie Elizabeth Faircloth, 1865-1936

7. Mary Elizabeth Bedsole, 5/18/1888-4/29/1972

+ William Love White, 11/16/1886-1/30/1939

8. Hazel T. White, b.1918

+ John W. Gordon

8. Paul David White, b.1923

7. Almond Leiza Bedsole, 6/2/1896-1/11/1981 Roseboro, NC

+ Margaret Pauline Crumpler, 9/12/1904-1/2/1985

++ Roxanne Yvonne Miller

8. Almond Leiza Bedsole, Jr.

8. Almond Grayson Bedsole, 1/31/1930-10/19/1985

+ Phyllis Andria Campbell

9. Vicky Bedsole

+ Gary Hann

9. Charles Lawrence Hann

9. Almond Grayson Hann

9. Eric Bedsole (Smryna, Ga.

+ Tina Marie Gerow

10. Erica Marie Bedsole

++ Roxanne Yvonne Miller

10. Alexandria Nicole Bedsole

7. Fitzhugh Lee Bedsole, (Female) 9/29/1898-11/28/1940

+ Burris Deems Caison, 7/18/1865-4/8/1938. Son of

Jacob & Rachel Caison

8. Frederick B. Caison, b. 1918

8. J.P. Caison, 7/6/1918-6/7/2004

8. Katherine Rachel Caison, b. 1921

+ __ Barradaile

8. Earl Fitzhugh Caison, b. 1927

8. Deemis Edwin Caison 9/8/1916-1927

+ Mavis Cook

8. Anna Marie Caison, 8/16/1923

+ ___O'toole

8. James Repston Caison, b. 1924

8. Baby Caison, b.1926 (FNU)

7. Henry Cook Bedsole, 2/10/1892-8/13/1967

+ Lula Mae Green, 3/11/1897-4/26/1963 m.

8. Elma Ruth Bedsole, 7/20/1919-3/29/1998

+ David Henry Johnson, 9/15/1915-5/29/1990

9. Elizabeth Johnson

+___Peterson

9. Sarah Lou Johnson, b. 1945

9. Valerie Johnson

+__ Marshall

9. David N. Johnson

9. Marvin "Cook" Johnson

9. Scott Johnson

7. George Graham Bedsole, b. NC in 10/7/1877-d. FL. 1955

+ Liddy W.___? b. 1860 in Fla. m. 1899

++ Pasha Bedsole, b. 1917

8 . Hazel Bedsole, b. 1917

7. W.R. Taylor Bedsole, b. 1902

7. Edward Martin Bedsole, b. 6/12/1879 in NC. d. 6/23/1974 FL

+ Mary___?b. 1891 in Fla.

8. Ollie/Olive Bedsole, born in Fla.1916

8. Gladish/Gladys Bedsole, Born in Fla. 1918

8. Bessie Bedsole, Born in Fla. 1915

7. Repta/Serepta Bedsole, called “Repsie”.1890-1976

+ Thomas Howard, Reverend

7. Daniel James Bedsole, Jr., 5/5/1894-3/16/1977

+ Mimmie L.____.

++ Rosie D., b. 7/28/1920
8. Lizzie May Bedsole, b. 1916

8. Lois L. Bedsole, b. 1918

8. Ruby Doris Bedsole. b. 1929

7. Espie B. Bedsole, 12/28/1900-7/25/1988

+ Dewey Stanford Melvin,b. 8/11/1898-1/17/1963

8. Dewey Stanford Melvin, Jr. 4/29/1921-6/6/1983

+ Eloise S_____6/16/1926-5/26/1980

9. Joyce Melvin

+ ___Bright

8. Louise Brantley Melvin 10/161923-10/5/1997

+ Phillip Insley Davis

9. Phyllis Davis,

+ Donald Bordeaux

10. Della Madonna Bordeaux,

+ Vernon Steven Knowles

11. Sabra Insley Knowles

11. Maelie-Vonnie Louise Knowles

11. Ollie Steven Knowles

8. Roy Benton Melvin, 11/16/1927-8/31/1986

+ Ernestine R___? 12/201936-3/15/1979

++ Janie Canady, 1927-1995

9. James Leroy Melvin, Sr.

+ Sandy Mozingo

10. James Leroy Melvin, Jr. 1969-1994

10. Billy Ray Melvin

+ Vicky Williams

11. Joseph Ray Melvin

9. Melissa Ann Melvin

+ ___? Rackley

10. Alyssa Hope Rackley

9. Robert S. Melvin

+ Joann Hudson

10. Chadwick B. Melvin

9. Danny Melvin

9. Jerry Melvin

9. Jimmy Melvin

8. Paul H. Melvin

+ Betty Jean Norris

9. Paula Jean Melvin

+ Terry Everette Divorced 1983

+ + Ricardo Vela Divorced 1990

10. Toni Jean Melvin

+ Norman Smith

11. Norman Ayden Smith

10. Mary Denise Everette, Daughter of Terry

+______?

11. Madison Everette

10. Paula Jean Vela, b. 1985

9. Joy Ann Melvin

+ Larry P. Everette

10. Larry P. Everette, Jr.

10. Danny Lee Everette

9. Carol Rene’ Melvin

+ Roger Wiseman

10. Stephanie Ann Wiseman

+ Christopher Wiseman

11. Britany Ann Wiseman

9. John Stephen Melvin, Sr.

+ Thelma Ruth Peterson

10. John Stephen Melvin, Jr. 1953-1986

+ Rebecca Jernigan

11. Stephen Wesley Melvin

11. Cheryl Ruth Melvin

+ James Gordon Robinson, Jr.

12. James G. Robinson, III

12. Nicholas Robinson

12. Kevin Robinson

12. Jessica Robinson

10. Thomas S. Melvin

+ Mary Beasley

11. Melissa B. Melvin

+ Adam Thomas Smith

11. April Michelle

8. John S. Melvin

6. Martha Jane Bedsole, b. 1856

+ James Franklin Horne, b. 1858

7.Annie Lee Horn, b. 3/22/1878-

+ John Oliver Hairr, b. 1/31/1874- 8. Frank Hairr, b. 1902

8. Carrie Hairr, b. 1904

8. George Washington Hairr, b. 1905

+ Ila Lorence Beasley, b. 1904

8. Perry Erosco Hairr, b. 1907

8. Eula Mae Hairr, b. 1908

8. James Stacy Hairr, b. 1910

8. John Raymond Hairr, b. 1912

8. Henry Hubert Hairr, b. 1914

8. Louise Hairr, b. 1916

8. Warren Harding Hairr, b. 1917

7. Alexander Horne, b. 02/1880-10/1/1946

7. Thomas Leonard Horne 10/6/1886-3/24/1962

+ Fannie Mae Mcgill 6/4/1901-6/8/1973 m. 7/28/1920

8. Oliver Shelton Horne, b.1923-

+ Annie Jones

9. Oliver Shelton Horne, Jr. b, 1946-

+ Connie Elaine

10. Tamatha Mishell Horne, b.1968-

9. Geneviene Horne, b. 1947-

9. Sunnie Ann Horne b.1945-Married 1982.

+ Donald Keith Stone b.1955-

Son of Robert L. & Janie.

7. Kelly Guilford Horn b.6/15/1894 Sampson County, N.C.

d. 5/39/1980 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Rachel Mertrice Colville b. 10/15/1900 N.C.

d. 2/18/1974 Harnett County, N.C.

She is the daughter of Hawkins Colville & Nancy Tart

They were married 10/15/1915 Harnett County, N.C.

(both are buried @ Erwin Memorial Park, Erwin, Harnett County,

N.C.

8. Margaret Hortense Horne b.8/14/1916

+ Gleamon Edward Page b.5/7/1916 Harnett County, N.C.

d. 11/18/1986 Harnett County, N.C.

(son of Curtis Pearly Page Sr. & Margaret Horne)

Buried @ Erwin Memorial Park Cemetery, Erwin, Harnett County,

N.C.

9. Charles Edward Page b. 1935 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Lois Gray Jernigan

10. Linda Sue Page b.1957 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Vinton Martin Cook, II

11. Marta Page Cook b.1987 Vance County, N.C.

9. Charles Edward Page Jr. b. 1959 Vance County, N.C.

+ Tammy Ruth Stewart Married b.1989 Harnett County,

N.C.

10. (Male) Page

8. Christopher Lee Page b.1967 Duplin County, N.C.

7. Hazel Yvonne Horne b.1920

+ William Yancey Morris

8. (Male) Morris

+ (?) Soles

8. (Female) Morris

+ (?) McKnight

9. (?) McKnight

9. (?) Morris

8. (Female) Morris

+ (?) McGinnis

9. (?) McGinnis married (?) Ulrich

9 . (?) McGinnis married (?) Avery

9. (?) McGinnis

8. (Male) Morris

+ (?) Silas

9. (?) Morris

8. Kelly Guilford Horne Jr. b.1924 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Frances Irene McDonald b.1927 Harnett County, N.C.

d. 10/6/2004 Harnett County, N.C.

she was the daughter of William H. & Virginia Pearl Lucas McDonald. she is buried @ Erwin Memorial Park Cemetery, Erwin, Harnett County, N.C.

8. Edward Kelly Horne b.1945 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Sharon Gayle Murray b.1944 Cumberland County, N.C.

Married 1/1/1966 in Harnett County, N.C.

daughter of Paul Davis Murray

9. Carla Michelle Horne b.1972 Cumberland County, N.C.

+ Wesley Lewis Barefoot b. 1972 Harnett County, N.C.

he is the son of Joseph & Shelby Jean Barefoot

married 1995 Harnett County, N.C.

9. Scotty Murray Horne b. 1969 Cumberland County, N.C.

8. William McDonald Horne b. 1947 Harnett County, N.C.

d. 12/18/1973 Harnett County, N.C.

died of a Brain Tumor, buried @ Erwin Memorial Park Cemetery, Erwin,

Harnett County, N.C.

+ Susan Elaine West b. 1948 Harnett County, N.C.

married on 1969 Harnett County, N.C.

she is the daughter of Marvin O'dell & Maizie Curlee Sessoms West.

8. Mary Susan Horne b. 1953 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Richard Douglas Lucas b.1953 Harnett County, N.C.

Son of Junior and Carrie. Married 1978 Harnett County, N.C.

+ Kenny Davis . Married 1991 Harnett County, N.C.

8. Carl Frederick Horne, b.1925-

8. Doris Fay Horne, b.1937-

8. Dorothy Gray Horne, b.1937

8. Joyce Marie Horne b.1932-

8. Wilda Mae Horne, b.1934-

+ Ruben Lexton Mason,

9. Valerie Lynn Mason, b.1957-

9. Randolph Mason b.1953-

6. Stephen S. Bedsole, b. 12/1859 NC-12/10/1942Ga. m. 9/16/1891, b. NC

d. Ga.

+ Eugenia Taft, b. 1872

7. Mackie Nolan Bedsole, 8/6/1904-10/28/1956 +___Unknown 7. ELIZABETHBEDSOLE, b. September 26, 1906 Coffee County, Georgia; d. August 20, 1972, + GEORGE M. CARVER. 7. THOMAS JAMES BEDSOLE, b. October 18,

1895, Pearson Township, Coffee County, Georgia; d. March 24, 1957 . 7. ROBERT S. "HOMER" BEDSOLE, b. December 04, 1898, Coffee County,

Georgia; d. June 03, 1977, Coffee County, Georgia. 7. ANNIE JANE BEDSOLE, b. 1901, Coffee County, Ala. + George M. Duggan/Duggins. m. 1924 Pierce County, Ga.

7. RACHEL BEDSOLE, b. 1911, Ware CounTY, Georgia; d. Aft. 1930. 6. Elizabeth Salome Bedsole, b. 1/1/1866 –d.2/4/1940

+ Henry Asbury Sessoms, b. 10/12/1864-d.8/21/1906 (Son of Solomon and

Sally)

7. Sudie Sessoms b.5/9/1895-d.12/23/1964

+ Daniel Elisha Criscoe 1888-1975

8. Margaret Elizabeth Criscoe

+ Seavy Riley

9. Merlyn Gail Riley

8. Vernon May Criscoe

8. Helen Criscoe

8. Sally Christine Criscoe 1930-1955

8. Lucille Criscoe

+ Reginald Bullard

7. Henry Albert Sessoms 1897 – 1970

+ Mamie Lockamon

8. Weldon Manley Sessoms

+ Catherine Cox

9. Kenneth Weldon Sessoms

+ Josephine Yevonne Snipes

10. Kimberly Jo Sessoms

(child of Kimberly Sessoms & Mathew Scott Cameron)

11. Hunter Scott Cameron

10. Christy Machelle Sessoms 1973-2004

+ Steven Scott Colburne

9. Howard Wayne Sessoms

+ Betty Jean Hobbs (1941-bef. 1978)

++ Frances Elaine Faircloth

(Children of Howard & Betty)

10. Daryl Wayne Sessoms

+ Martie Michelle Smith

11. Chapin Taylor Sessoms

10. Tara Leigh Sessoms

+ Al Sheiley

11. Tyler Sessoms

(Child of Howard & Frances)

10. Anthony Brett Sessoms 1979-1986

8. Howard Ernest Sessoms 1922 - 2000

+ Elberta Hinson 1923 – 1998

9. Bobbie Carol Sessoms

+ Romulas William Hucks

10. Lisa Carol Hucks

+ Jeff Tucker

11. Jeffery Lee Tucker

10. Ronnie Howard Hucks

+ Christine Fennell

11. Teah Marie Hucks

11. Biranna Michelle Hucks

11. Wade Hamilton Hucks

10. Billy Wade Hucks

+ Shannon Tucker

11. Crystal Shaye Hucks

11. Macie Leigh Hucks

10. Barbara Michelle Hucks

+ unknown

11. Shelby Carson Hucks

9. Stillborn Male Sessoms 1948

9. Linda Sue Sessoms

+ Jack McKee Crenshaw Jr.

++ Duane E. Wilson

+++ Anzelmo Trevino

(Children of Linda & Jack)

10. Jack McKee Crenshaw 3^rd

10. Ronald Scott Crenshaw b/d 1970

10. Michael Scott Crenshaw 1971-1995

10. Eric Dwayne Crenshaw

(Child of Linda & Duane)

10. Angela Sue Wilson

+ Paul Thomas Shearer

11. Paul Thomas Shearer

11. Lexi Eliz Shearer

11. Kayli Dawn Shearer

9. Bonita Christine Sessoms

+ Allen Stephen Edge

10. Allen Stephen Edge Jr.

+ Julie Allison Cherry

11. Keegan Bias Edge

11. Nolan William Edge

10. Christie Lynn Edge

+ Richard Lee Burlett

8. James Hubert Sessoms 1924 – 1975

+ Margaret Elizabeth Wilson

8. Alice Eliz Sessoms 2/4/1927-2/28/1927

8. Doris Elizabeth Sessoms 1931 – 1997

+ George Duncan McKeithan Jr.

9. Shirley Jean McKeithan

+ Thomas J. Stelline

++ Michael Roman

(Child of Shirley & Michael)

10. Tasha Maria Roman

+ Stephen Christopher Oldham

11. Christopher Roman Oldham

11. Jacob Stephen Oldham

9. Deborah Darlene McKeithan

+ David Benjamin Tripp 1950-2006

10. Jennifer Lynn Tripp

+ Michael Thomas Clark 2^nd

++ Donald Robert Burlingham

10. David Benjamin Tripp Jr.

+ Precilla Carol Nichols

11. Skylar Chasity Tripp

11. Zackary Aaron Tripp

9. Doris Fay McKeithan

+ Bobby Joel Phillips

++ Walter Robert Sadler

9. George Albert McKeithan

+ Lisa Jo Clark

10. Paul Jamerson McKeithan

+ Alberto Chareen Johnson

11. Areyona Chareen McKeithan

11. Aaliyah Precious Tomerra McKeithan

11. Prophett Jahsaiah McKeithan

10. Laura Kristin McKeithan

10. Sheree Naomi McKeithan

(Child of Sheree & Michael Edge)

11. Kara Celine McKeithan Edge

8. Elizabeth Louise Sessoms

+ Vernon Holt Hayes

9. Phyllis Ann Hayes

+ Robert Ladislao Cruz Jr.

10. Tina Nicole Cruz

+ Troy Joseph Desporte

(children of Tina & Daniel Dennis Rivera)

11. Mekayla Danielle Rivera

11. Marteena Victoria Rivera

11. Mia Yesenia Rivera

10. Elizabeth Rose Cruz

(child of Rose & Travis Antwon Brown)

11. Deja Rose Brown

9. Michael Wayne Hayes

+ Felicia Griffin

9. Jeffery Scott Hayes

+ Alicia Kate Johnson

++ Tammy Jenson

(child of Jeff & Tammy)

10. Treyson Scott Hayes

8. Alvin Cannon Sessoms 1936 – 1937

8. Peggy Fay Sessoms

+ Carl Edgar Brock

9. James Carlton Brock

+ Mary Teresa Maxwell

++ Beverly Gayle Price

(children of James & Mary)

10. Linda Michelle Brock

+ Joseph Franklin Blackwolf Palmer

10. Elizabeth Ashley Brock

10. Justin Maxwell Brock

9. Billy Gene Brock

+ Leslie Jill Kincaid

++ Donna Lynn Warren

8. Maxie Gene Sessoms

+ Patricia Carol Cox

9. Larry Gene Sessoms

+ Susan Marie Yerry

10. Kevin Gene Sessoms

+ Donna Elizabeth Warren

11. Gage Gene Sessoms

10. Stacy Marie Sessoms

+ Joel Darwin Klass

11. Cody Darwin Klass

10. Brian Craig Sessoms

9. Timothy Craig Sessoms

+ Shelly Parnell

++ Barbara Ann Smith

(children of Timothy & Barbara)

9. Timothy Craig Sessoms

9. Trisha Ann Sessoms

8. Female Stillborn 1945

7. Curtis Lee Sessoms 1899 – 1969

+ Stella Mae House 1901-1993

8.. Rother Edward Sessoms b/d 1920

8. Maize Curlee Sessoms 1922 -1996

+ Marvin Odell West 1914-2005

9. Martha Ann West

+ Dwight Neil Keen

9. Susan Elaine West

+ William McDonald Horne

++ Nathan Johnson Tilghman

10. Myers Winston Tilghman 2^nd

9. Jerry Lee West

8. Kerwood Sessoms 1925-1986

+ Frances Hope Brown

9. Barbara Ann Sessoms

+ Michael Wayne Gillmer

9. Curwood Sessoms Jr.

8. Evelyn Joyce Sessoms 1927-1998

+ John Billy Graham

9. William Lee Graham

+ Caroly Diana Blackman

9. Michael Scott Graham

+ Sandra Lee Jackson

8.Janet Mae Sessoms

+ Elmer Wayne McCaskill 1925-1996

7. Sarah Elizabeth Sessoms 1901 – 1994

+ Andrew Malcom Taylor 1901 - 1982

7. Hubert Percy Sessoms 1903 – 1976

+ Alva Mae Byrd

8. Francis Gwendolyn Sessoms 1924 – 1987

+ Marvin Lee Norris

++ Joseph Leonard Baker

(children of Francis & Marvin)

9. Jerome Young Norris

+ Unknown

++ Susan

(children of Jerome & Susan)

10. Jerome Young Norris Jr.

10. Lorrie Norris

9. Toni Carol Norris

+ ? Stewart

++ Jerry Sauceman

(children of Tonie & Jerry)

10. Sherry Carol Sauceman

+ John Hays

11. Stephanie Michelle Hays

11. Heather Lynn Hays

10. Tonya Michelle Sauceman

+ Charles Melvin Johnson Jr.

++ Malcom Fitzgerald Hodges

(childrenof Tonya & Charles)

11. Amber Michelle Johnson

11. Christopher Brett Johnson

8. Daniel Leon Sessoms 1927 – 2005

+ Ida Luvine Luther 1926-2002

9. Daniel Leon Sessoms Jr. b/d 1955

9. Brenda Luvine Sessoms

+ Robert Ralph Stephenson

10. Robert Ralph Stephenson Jr.

10. David Lee Stephenson

10. Sherry Stephenson

8. Helen Mae Sessoms

+ Harper Williams Andrews 1930-1974

9. Michael William Andrews

8. Gledell Sessoms

+ Belinda Mae Smith

9. Glenda Renee Sessoms

+ Gary Maxton Strickland

10. Justin Reid Strickland

10. Cassidy Paige Strickland

7. Nellie Clyde Sessoms 1906 – 1984

+ Jesse Mohoma Petty 1901-1978

8. Marion Yvonne Petty 1924 – 1989

+ Burley/Bunny Woodrow Cash 1918 - 2002

9. Carolyn Jeanette Cash

9. Cheryl Lynn Cash

+ ? Faircloth

9. Sandra Eileen Cash

9. David Michael Cash

9. William Thomas Cash

9. Nancy Ellen Cash

9. Paul Wesley Cash

9. Jeffery Lee Cash

9. Stephen Mitchell Cash

8. Iris Faye Petty

8. Kenneth Harlen Petty

8. Dorothy Helen Petty

6. Sarah Elizabeth Bedsole, b.8/1867 m. 5/2/1909

+ Silas Blackman Page 4/8/1839-1/18/1927

7. James Page. Adopted Boy.

6. Dennis C. Bedsole, b. 1869

+ Maggie Holland, b. 1881

7. Thomas K. "Callie" Bedsole, Sr. b. 1899

+ Bessie Cashwell

8. Bonnie Lillian Bedsole

8. Seavy Layton Bedsole, 12/03/1924-03/10/1973

8. Thomas "Callie" Bedsole, Jr.

8. Ann Margaret Bedsole

7. Lacy Duncan Bedsole, Sr. 6/9/1904-5/17/1986.

+ Floyd Horne

8. Lacy Duncan Bedsole, Jr. 2/23/1927-3/7/1989.

+ Unknown Name

8. Barbara Lynn Bedsole

+ Gordon____.?

6. Mahala Catherine Bedsole, 12/14/1870-2/28/1941

+ Benson Sessoms, 3/1866-1920.

7. Addie Sessoms, b. 1891

7. Marvin Sessoms, 1892-1914

+ Mittie Butler

8. Clifton Sessoms, b. 1918

+ Annie J. Hall

8. Franklin J. Sessoms, 8/11/1919-10/11/1994

8. Wade Sessoms, b. 1921

7. Alice Sessoms, 10/17/1900-4/1982

+ Braxton Melvin 1894-1928

8. Kermit Melvin, 10/16/1929-8/4/1997

6. Hayes Mcdougal Bedsole, 1/24/1876-8/14/1956, NC

+ Sallie Irene Carter 3/12/1884-3/1/1970 m. 7/13/1901 in

NC Married by Kenneth Raynor, Pastor. Her parents: Wm.& Mary Smith.

7. Ada B. Bedsole, 8/22/1904-3/23/1988

+ Richard B. Bailey, b. 1901, son of Brooks and Sarah

Bailey.

6. John Troy Bedsole, b.7/16/1879-1923 Cumberland County, NC

Sawmill Worker. No wife listed. Lived with Mother at age 40.

6. Ada B. Bedsole, 8/22/1904-3/23/1988, b. Raeford, NC. d.Cumberland.

+ Richard B. Bailey, Dead. Parents: Brooks M. & Sara C. Bailey. NC Ada

and Richard were married about 1929 in NC.

5. Aaron Bedsole, b. 1835

5. Duncan Bedsole, b. 1837 NC

+ Lucy Ann Hales, b. 1842

++ Anna Jane Guttey, b. 1812

6. Lauester M. Bedsole, b. 1859

6. John B. Bedsole, b. 1861

+ Lavenia Jolly, b. 1873

7. Jennie Bedsole, b. 1893

6. Elizabeth Jane Bedsole, b. 4/20/1865-12/17/1941

+ Henry H. Hair

7. Ruthie B. Hair, b. 1917

7. Cleatha H. Hair, b. 1918

6. David Bedsole, b. 1867

6. Evander V. Bedsole, b. 1867

+ Welthy Mariah Faircloth, b. 1866 in NC-3/7/1945

7. Harriett A. Bedsole, b. 1889

+ Charles Norris

7. Annie J. Bedsole, b. 1892-1959

+ George Surles

7. Marcia Geneva Bedsole/Bledsoe 1893-1933

+ James Lonnie Stone 1888-1944

8. Henry A. Stone, Sr. b. 1919 in S.C.

+ Edna Early Johnson, b. 1921 in S.C.

7. Mattie L. Bedsole, b. 1898

6. Duncan E. Vinson Bedsole, b. 1901

+ Vira E. Lucas

7. Curtis Franklin Bedsole, b. 1924, Harnett

County, NC

6. Sally C. Bedsole, b. 1873

6. James L. Bedsole, b. 1875

5. Catherine Bedsole, b. 1840

5. Dennis C. Bedsole, 1868-1950

+ Maggie__?, b. 1881. Married 1897

6. Thomas K. (Callie”) Bedsole, b. 1899

+ Bessie Cashwell

7. Bonnie Bedsole, b. 1922

7. Seavy Layton Bedsole, 12/3/1924-3/10/1974

+ Mary Elizabeth Bullard, b. 1926

6. Lacey D. Bedsole, b. 1901

6. Minnie M. Bedsole, b. 1902

4. Francis Bedsole, 1802-1848 in NC

+ Benjamin Faircloth, b. 1809

++ Harriette B. New

5. Thomas Faircloth

5. Duncan Faircloth

5. Sarah Faircloth

5. Susan Faircloth

5. Polly Faircloth

5. Solomon Faircloth

5. Nancy Faircloth

5. John James Henry Faircloth

5. George B. Faircloth

5. Cora Faircloth

5. Edna L. Faircloth

5. Marie M. Faircloth

5. Charlotte Faircloth

NOTE: If you did not see your own family on this list, please email or mail them to me to be added. If you saw something wrong, please send me the correction. You MUST very clearly identify who is whom and how they are kin, far enough back for me to make a connection. Begin with the oldest person first, as far back as you possibly can. If you cannot go far enough back, I will not know where they fit on this list. I prefer you use the above format. If I cannot make sense out of what you send, I cannot add it. Remember, you may know all about the people you are sending me, but I do not. From FAY SADLER. I am the List Keeper My email address is: rostraver@earthlink.net NOTE: If that address changes, I will post the change on the Bedsole site at www.genforum.genealogy.com and at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com on the Bedsole Message Board...............Fay Sadler.

JD Bedsole's address is 100 Beamon Avenue, Opp, Alabama 36467. Phone number 334-493-1370. Cell: 334-488-0177. NOTE: I will probably change internet providers soon, therefore if your email to me returns to you. Please call me by phone, or write me a letter, if you have changes to be made to this list.

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