James Edwards

James married Elizabeth Wilson about 1798 in North Carolina, , , . Elizabeth was born about 1778 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married James Lynn McCoury about 1820 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. James (son of Malcolm McCoury and Sally Lynn) was born on 18 Mar 1798 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Nov 1884 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Tom McCoury Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malcolm married Nancy Jane Patterson about 1840 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Nancy was born in Oct 1819 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah Deyton about 1847 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Sarah was born about 1820 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rosea Silvers on 5 Jan 1888 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Rosea (daughter of Thomas Silvers) was born about 1841 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Henru Harrison Howard about 1854 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Henru was born on 18 May 1834 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 2 Apr 1912 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Howard Hill Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From Connie (Fox) Seibert:

He served in the Confederate Army
Enlisted July 26 1861, with his brothers, Sewell, and Benjamin "Franklin"
Company G, NC 29th Inf. Reg.
Mustered out April 10, 1862

He died of consumption while serving as a soldier during the Civil War, at Cumberland Gap, TN

I am sure he is buried here, although no marker has been found.

His two brothers, Sewell and Benjamin Franklin, who also got sick while serving in the Civil War and died are buried beside each other. Grave markers are found for Benjamin Franklin, and Sewell, but none has been found for Zephaniah.

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Connie (Fox) Seibert:

The 1860 Yancey County Census lists Sewell McCourry age 21 in the household of James and Jane McCourry

Sewelll McCourry died on July 22, 1862 in Knoxville, Tennessee of "Flux" and is most likely buried in the Confederate Cemetery there

Civil War Veteran CSA
Pvt. Co. G NC 29th Inf.. Reg.
Mustered in: 26 July 1861 with his brothers, Benjamin "Franklin", and Zephaniah
Mustered Out: 27 June 1862, Knoxville, TN

"Sewell McCoury, Private, born in Yancey county where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Yancey county at age 22 . July 26, 1861. Died in hospital, Knoxville, TN. of flux June 27-July 2, 1862

His father James received his pay after his death

Inventory of James McCoury Adm. of Suel McCoury, decd.
Recd. of E. H. Hampton, Capt. of Company G, 29th Regt. NC Troops $30.20.
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court Oct. 31, 1862
James McCoury Adm.
S. D. Byrd DC

He and his brothers Benjamin Franklin McCourry, and Zephaniah McCourry all died while serving in the Civil War. Markers have been found for Benjamin Franklin McCourry, and Sewell McCourry at the Tommie McCourry Cemetery, Jacks Creek, near Burnsville, NC No marker has been found for Zephaniah.

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From Connie (Fox) Seibert:

1860 Yancey County Census lists Franklin McCourry - age 16 in the household of James and Jane McCourry

Benjamin Franklin McCourry died in Yancey County on July 20, 1863 of chronic dysenetery, when be got sick as a soldier in the Civil War. He and his brothers Sewell, and Zephania served in Company G, 29th NCST. All three got sick as soldiers and died.

"Franklin McCoury, Private, born in Yancey County where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Yancey County at age 18, with his brothers, Sewell and Zephaniah, on July 26, 1861. Franklin was captured in Kentucky in September-November 1862. Confined at Chattanooga, TN. Exchanged on January 11, 1863. Died in Yancey County on July 20, 1863 of chronic diarrhea.

He and his brothers, Sewell and Zephaniah, all got sick and shortly died while serving in the Civil War. They are buried next to each other in the Tommie McCourry Cemetery, Jacks Creek, near Burnsville, NC (no marker has been found for Zephaniah)

Sarah married Skelton Fox about 1865 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Skelton (son of William Moses Fox and Morning Ayers) was born on 7 May 1837 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Dec 1927 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McCoury Family Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elvira married Moses James Fox about 1864 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Moses (son of William Moses Fox and Morning Ayers) was born on 18 May 1844 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 27 May 1926 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Charlotta Chandler about 1870 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Charlotta was born on 22 Apr 1841 in Lincoln County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Dec 1925 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Tom McCoury Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Moses Evans about 1875 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Moses was born on 8 Sep 1854 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 7 Sep 1930 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Tom McCoury Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriett married George Washington Letterman on 28 Oct 1874 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . George (son of Noah Letterman and Sarah Ayers) was born on 20 Jul 1856 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 May 1949 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cornelius married Margaret Ruetta Hampton about 1883 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Margaret was born on 2 May 1869 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 11 Nov 1946 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Tom McCoury Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah Ann Ayers on 2 Jun 1918 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . Sarah was born about 1898 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 May 1973 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Joseph Washington Letterman about 1910. Joseph was born on 10 Oct 1866 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hezzie married James D. Howell on 22 Jan 1906 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . James was born on 19 Sep 1880 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Jan 1967 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elzie married Ola Clara McCurry on 23 Jul 1922 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Ola (daughter of Garrett Clayton McCoury and Ida Belle Sorrels) was born on 13 Apr 1899 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Urbana Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Robenia Letterman Hall, age 89, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Yancey County, NC, She was the daughter of the late James David Letterman and Sarah Ann Ayers Letterman. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School Class of 1951. Robenia retired after 40 ½ years of service with Sprint/ United Telephone Company. She was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and formerly attended First Christian Church of Elizabethton. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and cheering on the Atlanta Braves, North Carolina Tar Heels and the Lady Vols.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 ½ years, Carmal Hall; sister, Mary Letterman; brothers, David Letterman, Frank Letterman, Robert Letterman, James Letterman, Dock Letterman and Claude Letterman.

Eddie married Rev. Delbert Lewis Wheeler on 17 Dec 1933 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Delbert (son of Adam Cornelius Wheeler and Minnie Belle Blevins) was born on 21 Sep 1910 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 30 Sep 1959 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eddie married Rev. Fred Roosevelt Wheeler on 6 Dec 1963 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Fred (son of Adam Cornelius Wheeler and Minnie Belle Blevins) was born on 22 Sep 1905 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Nov 1997 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Kathleen Broyles on 2 Dec 1944 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Kathleen (daughter of Ross Andrew Broyles and Chloie C. Walters) was born about 1923 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 May 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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UNICOI - Kathy Callahan, age 64, Unicoi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 12, 2021 while she was surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Yancey County and a daughter of the late Reverend Ebb and Eddie Letterman Wheeler. Kathy lived most of her life in Unicoi County.

She was a homemaker. Kathy was a member of Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and she loved her church family. Meme cherished her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Kathy surrounded herself with family photos, she was especially proud of all her grandchildren’s pictures. She was an excellent cook and meticulously tended to all her house plants.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Callahan; one brother, Adam Wheeler; three sisters: Wanda Cooper, Margaret Morrow and Evelyn Shepherd.

Kathy leaves behind to cherish her beloved memories, two children: Adam Clouse, Erwin and Tina Edney (Chad), Unicoi; three grandchildren: Chandra Edney, Drew Edney and Tyler Clouse; one brother, E.L. Wheeler (Queenie), Erwin; four sisters: Sally Cole (Calvin), Weaverville, Faith Higgins, Erwin, Lida Gill, Greeneville, SC and Henrietta Anderson, Mars Hill; Special friends: Larry and Nora King, Kim Lloyd, Ethan and Dakota Gouge, who were first to call Kathy, Meme; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Marbleton Freewill Baptist Church. Pastor Tim Broyles, Pastor Willie Morrow and Reverend Pete Lloyd will officiate the 7:00 P.M. funeral service. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Drew Edney, Tyler Clouse, Ethan Gouge, Dakota Gouge, L.J. Mitchell, Adam Clouse and Chad Edney. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Avalon Hospice, Krista, Brittany, Dr. Miller and his staff for all the loving care given to Kathy and her family.