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Lydia Elmira Matilda Thomas

Female 1861 - 1936  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lydia Elmira Matilda Thomas was born on 31 Oct 1861 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Lydia married Silas Jackson McGuire about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Silas (son of Richard C. McGuire and Nancy Matilda Church) was born on 11 May 1862 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Nov 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nancy Rowenia McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .
    2. 3. William Richard McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 1951 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    3. 4. John Thomas McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. 5. James Monroe McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    5. 6. Millard Colfax Tolbert McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    6. 7. Elmira McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    7. 8. Mary Ellen McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    8. 9. Silas Marklin McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nancy Rowenia McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 22 Jan 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .

    Nancy married Calvin Benjamin Ward on 10 Aug 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Calvin (son of Amos Ward and Sabra Harmon) was born on 12 May 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 May 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Carlie Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    2. 11. Bertha Elizabeth Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    3. 12. Sarah Isabell Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Mar 1987 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. 13. Sabra E. Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    5. 14. Wesley Freelan Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    6. 15. Alfred Edward Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    7. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 18. Annie Lee Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Jul 2000 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    10. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  William Richard McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 15 Mar 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 1951 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    William married Lucy Louarta Wright about 1904. Lucy was born on 21 Jul 1886; died on 6 Jan 1981 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Silas Franklin McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1944 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    2. 21. George Willard McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Jan 1995 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    3. 22. Charles Henry McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1972 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Moretz Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    4. 23. Elmer Ralph McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    5. 24. Virgil Avery "Byrd" McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 May 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    6. 25. Chana Della McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Dec 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    7. 26. Lee Roy McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Apr 1918 in Wilson County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    8. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 28. Jay Hoyle McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Jul 1972 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    10. 29. Zadie Doris McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1921 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1986 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    11. 30. Howard Bingham McGuire  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 May 1980 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    12. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  John Thomas McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 10 Jun 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  4. 5.  James Monroe McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 24 Feb 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  5. 6.  Millard Colfax Tolbert McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 13 Apr 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  6. 7.  Elmira McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born in May 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  7. 8.  Mary Ellen McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 24 Sep 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  8. 9.  Silas Marklin McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 21 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  William Carlie Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 19 Mar 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  2. 11.  Bertha Elizabeth Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 22 Oct 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  3. 12.  Sarah Isabell Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 8 Sep 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Mar 1987 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

    Sarah married Filmore Presnell about 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Filmore (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 15 Jul 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 1973 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Oliver Jerome Presnell, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Aug 1999 in Lincoln County, , , North Carolina.
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Sabra E. Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  5. 14.  Wesley Freelan Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 6 Apr 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  6. 15.  Alfred Edward Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 8 Sep 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  7. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  8. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  9. 18.  Annie Lee Ward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 29 Apr 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Jul 2000 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Annie married George Dewey Presnell on 24 Oct 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 21 May 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Nov 2001 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  11. 20.  Silas Franklin McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 14 Sep 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1944 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Tragically died of accidental electrocution while repairing a friend's home.


  12. 21.  George Willard McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 29 Feb 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Jan 1995 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Mr. George Willard McGuire, 86, of Banner elk died Saturday, Jan. 28, in Banner Elk at Life Care Center.

    He was a native of Watauga County and had spent most of his life in Avery County. He was a son of the late Will and Louarty Wright McGuire. He was a carpenter and was a charter member of Valley Haven Baptist Church.

    Survivors include one son, Mack McGuire of Banner Elk; three sisters, Violet Young of Burville, Tenn., Annie Tester of Banner Elk and Julie Mae Oliver of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and two brothers, Kiesler McGuire of Kingsport, Tenn., and Lee R. McGuire of Wilson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Callie Gwyn McGuire.

    Services were Monday morning at Valley Haven Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Odell Smith. Burial followed in the church cemetery.


  13. 22.  Charles Henry McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 29 Jun 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Feb 1972 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Moretz Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Charles married Beulah Moretz about 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Beulah was born on 22 Jan 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Dec 1974 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Moretz Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 23.  Elmer Ralph McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 4 Sep 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  15. 24.  Virgil Avery "Byrd" McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 10 Mar 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 May 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Mr. Virgil Avery "Byrd" McGuire, 80, of Route 2, Banner Elk, died Saturday, May 1, at his home.

    He was a native of Watauga County but had spent most of his life in Avery County. He was the son of the late Richard William and Lucy Louarty McGuire. He was retired from Banner Elk Hardware.

    Survivors include three daughters, Doris McGuire Heaton and Betty McGuire Roberts, both of Banner Elk, and Bernice McGuire Buchanan of Minneapolis, N.C.; three sisters, Violet Young of Sunbright, Tenn., Julia Oliver of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Annie Tester of Banner Elk; and three brothers, George McGuire of Banner Elk, Lee McGuire of Wilson and Keseler McGuire of Elizabethton, Tenn. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Floy Dollars McGuire, and a son, Mr. Melton Lawrence McGuire.

    Services were Sunday evening at the Grandfather Chapel of the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland with the Rev. Harold Dellinger officiating. Interment and graveside service followed Monday morning at the Valley Haven Cemetery.

    Virgil married Floy Dollar about 1934. Floy was born on 2 May 1915; died on 2 Nov 1988; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 25.  Chana Della McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 18 Dec 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Dec 1990 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Chana married William Floyd Baird about 1933 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William was born on 28 Oct 1912; died on 14 May 1955 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 26.  Lee Roy McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 12 Jun 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Apr 1918 in Wilson County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    June 12, 1917 – April 22, 2018
    Lee Roy McGuire, 100, of Wilson, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was a native of Watauga County and lived there for much of his life.
    Lee was the last surviving of 14 children of William and Lou Wright McGuire. He served his country with honor and pride during WWII, serving in the Asian Theatre and the occupational force in Germany following the war. After retirement from the Air Force, he continued to serve his country through a second career at the Library of Congress, retiring as a Lieutenant in the police force.
    Lee is survived by his daughter, Sylvia McGuire Tucker, of the home, and sons, Richard McGuire of Elm City, Leonard McGuire of Palm Springs, Calif., and David McGuire and wife, Susan, of Annandale, Va.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Annie Louiza McGuire.
    The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Austin Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street, Boone. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Lawn Memorial Park, 521 Old East King Street, Boone, with Military Honors.


  18. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1)

  19. 28.  Jay Hoyle McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 7 Feb 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Jul 1972 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Jay married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 29.  Zadie Doris McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 28 Aug 1921 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1986 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Zadie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 30.  Howard Bingham McGuire Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 5 May 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 May 1980 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Howard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1)


Generation: 4

  1. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  2. 33.  Oliver Jerome Presnell, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 2 Nov 1927 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Aug 1999 in Lincoln County, , , North Carolina.

  3. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  4. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  5. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  6. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  7. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  8. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  9. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  10. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  11. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  12. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  13. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)

  14. 45.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Annie3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Lydia1)