James Melvin Liles
1917 - 1989 (72 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. James Melvin Liles was born on 21 Sep 1917 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (son of James Cobb Liles and Annami Hedges); died on 6 Nov 1989 in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina. Notes:
James M. Liles, 72, Washington, N.C., Nov. 6. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home.
The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tuesday. 7 November 1989.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87274085/james-melvin-lilesJames married Barbara Ellen Pilley on 4 Sep 1943 in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Barbara was born on 8 Nov 1913 in North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1984 in North Carolina; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. James Cobb Liles was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Wilson County, North Carolina (son of Raeford Liles and Arcandy Bailey); died on 20 Apr 1964 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 21 Apr 1964 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Notes:
James C. Liles
Tarboro – Funeral services were conducted today at 2 p.m. for James C. Liles, 89, who died Monday after a lingering illness.
The Rev. Robert Baldridge officiated at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Liles was a member of St. James Methodist Church and was a Mason.
Surviving are a son, James M. Liles of Washington, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Davis Zumbo of Williamston, Md.; two grandchildren.
Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky County, North Carolina. Tuesday, 21 April 1964, page 2.
Buried:
Burial location from death certificate.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252742034/james-cobb-lilesJames married Annami Hedges. Annami (daughter of John R. Hedges and Mary Emma "Mollie" Day) was born on 12 Feb 1887 in Kentucky; died on 21 Aug 1920 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Annami Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1887 in Kentucky (daughter of John R. Hedges and Mary Emma "Mollie" Day); died on 21 Aug 1920 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Notes:
Died
At the Edgecombe General Hospital, Saturday evening at ten, Mrs. Annami Hedges Liles, aged 34. Death came as a result of complications, following an operation.
The deceased was the second daughter of John R. and the later Mrs. Mollie E. Hedges, and the beloved wife of Jas. C. Liles. She was born in Kentucky, but the family moved to Tarboro when she was an infant. Here she grew up as a pure, sweet flower, scattering fragrance and sunshine. For many years, she was all devotion to an invalid mother; as a mother and homemaker herself, she was an example to all other women. Above all, she was a consecrated Christian and she passed away with the calm and perfect trust of a little child. The beautiful flower has been transplanted but its fragrance is still here.
Surviving are a father, husband, and two children, Mary Davis and James Melvin.
Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church yesterday by Rev. D.E. Earnhardt, and a multitude of friends sorrowed with the sorrowing.
The following lines from William Cullen Bryant she made a part of her life:
So live that when thy summons comes
To join the innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious realm where each shall take
His chamber in the silent hall of death:
Thou go not like the quarry-slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed,
But an unfaltering trust approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
about him and lies down to pleasant dream,”
So live that when thy summons comes
To join the innumerable caravan that moves
To that mysterious realm where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death.
The Daily Southerner, Tarboro, North Carolina. Monday, 23 August 1920, page 3.
Buried:
Burial location from death certificate.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252742114/annami-lilesChildren:
- 1. James Melvin Liles was born on 21 Sep 1917 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina; died on 6 Nov 1989 in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Generation: 3
4. Raeford Liles was born on 6 Jan 1850 in Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1928 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 18 Jan 1928 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Confederate Army.
- Census: 1870, Old Fields, Wilson County, North Carolina
- Census: 1900, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
- Census: 1910, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
- Census: 1920, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Notes:
Raeford Liles Dies At Home In Tarboro
Was One of Older Residents in the Community - Mrs. Mary Holmes Also Passes
(Special to Daily News)
Tarboro, Jan. 20. - Yesterday afternoon Raeford Liles passed away at his home in Tarboro in the 79th years of this age after an illness of several weeks. When he was confined to his bed it was thought that he might be able to recover, but for the past few days his condition grew worse and worse until the end finally came.
The deceased is survived by three daughters and four sons: Mrs. Finch, of Middlesex; Miss Nanie and Meta Liles, of Tarboro; Frank Liles, of Kinston; J.F. Liles, of Tarboro; Paul Liles, of Birmingham, and Vance Liles of Tarboro.
The funeral service was conducted at the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. L.C. Larkin, pastor of St. James M.E. church, and the services at the grave were conducted by the Masons of Concord lodge. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery. He was one of the few Confederate veterans left in the county.
[article continues with obituary of Mrs. Mary Holmes]
News and Record, Greensboro, North Carolina. Saturday, 21 January 1928.
Buried:
Burial location from death certificate.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227011838/raeford-lilesRaeford married Arcandy Bailey on 26 Dec 1869 in Nash County, North Carolina. Arcandy was born in Dec 1850 in North Carolina; died on 4 Aug 1924 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 5 Aug 1924 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Arcandy Bailey was born in Dec 1850 in North Carolina; died on 4 Aug 1924 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 5 Aug 1924 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Notes:
Buried:
Burial location from death certificate.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252741925/arcandy-lilesChildren:
- 2. James Cobb Liles was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1964 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 21 Apr 1964 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Paul Wilson Liles was born on 21 Dec 1879 in North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1937 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Roxie Ann Liles was born on 16 May 1877 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; died on 30 Nov 1933 in Middlesex, Nash County, North Carolina; was buried in Middlesex Cemetery, Nash County, North Carolina.
- Joseph Frank Liles was born on 15 Dec 1871 in Wilson County, North Carolina; died on 18 Dec 1939 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 19 Dec 1939 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Meta Liles was born on 11 May 1895 in North Carolina; died on 18 Jul 1956 in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina; was buried on 20 Jul 1956 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
6. John R. Hedges was born on 19 Mar 1854 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Addison W. Hedges and Nancy E. Day); died on 7 May 1935 in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 8 May 1935 in Calvary Church Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1900, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
- Census: 1910, Mason County, Kentucky
- Census: 1920, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Notes:
MHR note: John R. Hedges wrote from Tilton, Kentucky to Col. J. P. Creager (in Maryland, probably Frederick), 28 January 1881 inquiring about the "Hedges Fortune".
John and Mary (Mollie) were 1st cousins as John William Day, her father, was a brother to Nancy E. Day, the mother of John R. Hedges.
Died:
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Buried:
Calvary Church Cemetery
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86205736/john-r-hedgesJohn married Mary Emma "Mollie" Day on 14 Mar 1878 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of John William Day and Sarah Evelyn Davis) was born on 31 Mar 1860 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 6 May 1919 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary Emma "Mollie" Day was born on 31 Mar 1860 in Lewis County, Kentucky (daughter of John William Day and Sarah Evelyn Davis); died on 6 May 1919 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115013426/mary-euline-hedgesChildren:
- Glennie Melvin Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1881 in Tilton, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 9 Apr 1900 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Calvary Church Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Nora Hedges was born on 13 Nov 1883 in Tilton, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 17 Nov 1911 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- 3. Annami Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1887 in Kentucky; died on 21 Aug 1920 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Mary Frances Hedges was born on 16 Mar 1895 in North Carolina; died on 19 Feb 1911 in Mason County, Kentucky; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.
Generation: 4
12. Addison W. Hedges was born on 27 May 1807 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin); died about 1875. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter
- Census: 1850, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1860, Kenton County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Mason County, Kentucky
Addison married Nancy E. Day on 21 Nov 1844 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Nancy was born on 7 Apr 1815 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 8 Jul 1874 in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Nancy E. Day was born on 7 Apr 1815 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 8 Jul 1874 in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky. Children:
- William Franklin "Frank" Hedges was born on 9 Sep 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 23 Jul 1932 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida; was buried in Oakside Cemetery, Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida.
- Joseph Addison Hedges was born on 14 Nov 1849 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 5 Apr 1912 in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried on 6 Apr 1912 in Edens Chapel Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- David A. Hedges was born in Dec 1853 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died in 1928 in Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
- 6. John R. Hedges was born on 19 Mar 1854 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 7 May 1935 in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried on 8 May 1935 in Calvary Church Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- Mary Jane "Mollie" Hedges was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 7 Feb 1940 in Baton Rouge Road, Grant County, Kentucky; was buried on 9 Feb 1940 in Broad Ridge Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Grant County, Kentucky.
- Anne E. Hedges was born on 20 Dec 1858 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died about 1861.
- Charles M. Hedges was born on 8 Jan 1862 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 18 Jul 1931 in Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Jul 1931 in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Grant County, Kentucky.
14. John William Day was born on 16 May 1837 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 5 May 1909 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Lewis County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Tollesboro, Lewis County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Fleming County, Kentucky
- Census: 1900, Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Notes:
The friends of the family of Mr. John W. Day, who recently moved to the Best farm from North Carolina, will be grieved to hear of his death at the home of his sister in Hillsboro, Ky., Monday. Mr. Day leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. He was an uncle of Mrs. W.P. King of East Second street, Sixth Ward.
The Public Ledger, Maysville, Kentucky. Wednesday, 5 May 1909
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115001251/john-w-dayJohn married Sarah Evelyn Davis in 1886. Sarah was born on 8 Sep 1839 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 24 Apr 1920 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Sarah Evelyn Davis was born on 8 Sep 1839 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 24 Apr 1920 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Poplar Plains, Rushville, Fleming County, Kentucky
Notes:
Mrs. Sarah Day.
(Special to The Herald)
Flemingsburg, Ky., April 29 – Mrs. Sarah Day, 80 years old, widow of the late John W. Day, died at the home of James McCann, near this city. She is survived by one son, Harlan T. Day, of Maysville, and one daughter, Mrs. James McCann, of this county.
The Lexington Herald, Lexington, Kentucky. Friday, 30 April 1929.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115001312/sarah-evelyn-dayChildren:
- 7. Mary Emma "Mollie" Day was born on 31 Mar 1860 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 6 May 1919 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina; was buried in Fleming County Cemetery, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky.