Benjamin Arrowood and Descendants

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1. Benjamin¹ Arrowood, son of James Arrowood of Maryland, (#563) was born in Maryland, or North Carolina before 1765. See his father's family for more information.

In the 1790 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Salisbury Dist, Rowan Co, NC.⁽¹⁾ He was living with a woman and no children, in the Salisbury District.

In the 1800 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Lincoln Co, NC.⁽²⁾ He and his wife, each age 26-44, were living with a boy under age 9 and a girl 10-15.

In the 1810 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Lincoln Co, NC.⁽³⁾ He was over 45 years of age, his wife was 26-44, and his boy was 10-15.

In the 1820 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Lincoln Co, NC.⁽⁴⁾ He and his wife, both over age 45, were living with a young man and woman, both age 16-25, who may be presumed to have been his son Benjamin and wife. The census record is arranged alphabetically, apparently by militia companies. On separated lines within the same company are Eli, Isaac, and Zachariah Arrowood.

Benjamin Arrowood had the following children:

• 2 i. Daughter (Dacey?)² Arrowood (#3593) was born in North Carolina circa 1795. Benjamin had a daughter around age 10 in the 1800 census. This girl may have been Dacey Arrowood, who married Loyd Arrowood, who was living next door to Benjamin at the time of the 1810 census. See Loyd's family for more information.

• + 3 ii. Benjamin W. Arrowood was born circa 1804.

3. Benjamin W.² Arrowood (Benjamin¹) (#1688) was born in North Carolina circa 1804. Benjamin died April 6, 1887 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age 82.⁽⁵⁾ His remains were interred at Antioch Cemetery in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽⁶⁾

He married twice. He married First_wife of B W (Arrowood). (First_wife of B W (Arrowood) is #3000.) First_wife was born circa 1800. First_wife died circa 1840 at age unknown. He married Mary (Polly) Burgess about 1841 in probably, Union Co, SC. (Mary (Polly) Burgess is #1689.) Mary was born circa 1815 in Union Co, SC. Mary⁽⁷⁾ was the daughter of James Burgess. Mary died May 29, 1887 at age 71.⁽⁸⁾ Her remains were interred at Antioch Cemetery in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽⁹⁾

1820 US Census probably enumerates Benjamin at 16 years of age as a resident of the household of Benjamin Arrowood in Lincoln Co, NC.⁽¹⁰⁾ In the 1830 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Lincoln Co, NC.⁽¹¹⁾ He was in his 20s, his wife in her 30s, and there was one boy under 5. There was a female slave under age 10.

In the 1840 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Union Co, SC.⁽¹²⁾ He and his wife were in their 30s, with one son under 5 and three daughters age 5-9.

In the Census of 1850, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Union Co, SC.⁽¹³⁾ In the Census of 1860, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽¹⁴⁾ In the Census of 1870, Benjamin was listed as a head of household in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽¹⁵⁾ In the 1880 Census, Benjamin was listed as a head of household 2 June 1880 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽¹⁶⁾

Benjamin W. Arrowood and First_wife of B W (Arrowood) had the following children:

• 4 i. Hannah J.³ Arrowood (#1687) was born in North Carolina circa 1831.

• 5 ii. Elizabeth Arrowood (#1690) was born in maybe, Union Co, SC circa 1834.

• 6 iii. Sarah Arrowood (#1691) was born in maybe, Union Co, SC circa 1835.

• 7 iv. William Arrowood (#1692) was born in maybe, Union Co, SC circa 1837.

Benjamin W. Arrowood and Mary (Polly) Burgess had the following children:

• 8 v. Mary Watts Arrowood (#8492) was born in Union Co, SC in 1842.⁽¹⁷⁾ She married John William Canipe in 1861 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽¹⁸⁾ (John William Canipe is #8493.) John was born in 1838 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽¹⁹⁾ John died in 1903 in Shelby Co, TN, at age 65.⁽²⁰⁾

  In 1903 in Shelby Co, TN Mary applied for a widow's pension based on the Confederate military service of her husband John William Canipe.

• 9 vi. Franklin Arrowood (#1694) was born in maybe, Union Co, SC circa 1844. Franklin died 1865 at age 21. Franklin is believed to have died in the Civil War.

  He may be the B.F. Arrowood who enlisted as a private in Buncombe County in August, 1864, for the duration of the war, into Company K of the 69th Regiment of North Carolina Troops, also called the 7th Regiment of North Carolina Cavalry.⁽²¹⁾

• 10 vii. Ann Arrowood (#1695) was born in probably, Union Co, SC circa 1846.

• + 11 viii. Drewry McSwain Arrowood was born circa 1848.

• + 12 ix. Harriet Isabella Arrowood was born Aug 1849.

• + 13 x. Frances Susannah Arrowood was born circa 1852.

• + 14 xi. John Wesley Arrowood was born Feb 1853.

• + 15 xii. Nancy C. Arrowood was born circa 1856.

• + 16 xiii. James P. Arrowood was born circa 1858.

• 17 xiv. Elvira Arrowood (#1704) was born in Rutherford Co, NC Jan 1860. She was listed as Robert Henry Taylor's sister-in-law in the 1900 Census in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽²²⁾

• + 18 xv. Augustus B. Arrowood was born May 1864.

• + 19 xvi. Jamima Annie Arrowood was born 6 July 1865.

• + 20 xvii. William Franklin Arrowood was born circa 1867.

11. Drewry McSwain³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1696) was born in probably, Union Co, SC circa 1848.

He married Mary Polly Parker. (Mary Polly Parker is #2382.) Mary was born 29 Mar 1841 in Monford's Cove Area. Mary was the daughter of Elijah Parker and Mary Wilkerson. Mary died 25 Nov 1927 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age 86.

In the Census of 1870, Drewry was listed as a head of household in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽²³⁾ In the 1880 Census, Drewry was listed as a head of household 10 June 1880 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽²⁴⁾

There is a photograph of Drewry with sons Berry and Jethro from around 1905.

Drewry McSwain Arrowood and Mary Polly Parker had the following children:

• 21 i. Alfred B. F.⁴ Arrowood (#2383) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 5 Jan 1868. He married Mirah Louise Flynn circa 1892. (Mirah Louise Flynn is #2451.) Mirah was born 1864 in Rutherford Co, NC. Mirah was the daughter of G. H. Flynn and Nancy Wilkerson. Mirah died 1960 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown.

• + 22 ii. Berry Carpender Arrowood was born 25 March 1869.

• + 23 iii. Malinda Arrowood was born July 1870.

• + 24 iv. Manerva Annie May Arrowood was born 28 Feb 1874.

• 25 v. Frances L. Arrowood (#2525) was born circa 1878.

• + 26 vi. Sarah Bernetta Arrowood was born Sep 1879.

• 27 vii. Jethro Mackey Arrowood (#2473) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 15 Apr 1882. Jethro died 30 Apr 1970 at age unknown. His remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC. He married Sarah Frances Hill 6 Mar 1903 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Sarah Frances Hill is #4581.)

• 28 viii. Lillie S. Arrowood (#2474) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1885. She married Robert Haden Hill 6 Aug 1901 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Robert Haden Hill is #2475.) Robert was born circa 1882 in Rutherford Co, NC.

12. Harriet Isabella³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1697) was born in Union Co, SC Aug 1849. Harriet died 1937 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 87.⁽²⁵⁾ Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.⁽²⁶⁾

She married Leander Calloway Thompson 3 Aug 1873 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽²⁷⁾ (Leander Calloway Thompson is #4558.) Leander died 1937 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age unknown.⁽²⁸⁾ His remains were interred New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.⁽²⁹⁾

Harriet Isabella Arrowood and Leander Calloway Thompson had the following children:

• + 29 i. John Wesley⁴ Thompson was born 1875.

• 30 ii. Elyard Thompson⁽³⁰⁾ (#3595) was born in Polk County, NC Mar 1877. Elyard died 1922 in Polk County, NC, at age 45. His remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

• 31 iii. Delia Thompson (#3596) was born in Polk County, NC Jul 1879.

• 32 iv. Sophia L. Thompson⁽³¹⁾ (#3597) was born in Polk County, NC May 1884. Sophia died 1931 in Polk County, NC, at age 47. Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

• + 33 v. Martin Crayton Thompson was born 1 July 1886.

• 34 vi. Charlie L. Thompson⁽³²⁾ (#3599) was born in Polk County, NC 30 Mar 1888. Charlie died 1 Jan 1966 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 77. His remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC. He married Dovie Skipper 19 Jan 1908. (Dovie Skipper is #3600.) Dovie was born 9 Aug 1888. (Additional notes for Dovie Skipper⁽³³⁾) Dovie died 13 Dec 1983 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 95. Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

• 35 vii. Moncie Thompson⁽³⁴⁾ (#3601) was born in Polk County, NC Apr 1889. Moncie died 6 July 1937 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 48. His remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC. He married Mattie (Thompson). (Mattie (Thompson) is #3602.) Mattie was born 26 Feb 1890. (Additional notes for Mattie (Thompson)⁽³⁵⁾) Mattie died 6 Sept 1976 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 86. Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

13. Frances Susannah³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1699) was born in Union Co, SC circa 1852. Frances died after 1900 at age unknown.

She married Robert Henry Taylor 1869. (Robert Henry Taylor is #2476.) Robert was born 17 May 1839. Robert died 11 Feb 1935 at age unknown. His remains were interred Antioch Baptist Church. In the 1900 Census, Robert was listed as a head of household 2 June 1900 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽³⁶⁾

Frances Susannah Arrowood and Robert Henry Taylor had the following children:

• 36 i. Thomas B.⁴ Taylor (#2477) was born in North Carolina 1870. He married Anner Elliott 19 Nov 1899 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Anner Elliott is #4582.)

• 37 ii. Rhoda Alice Taylor (#2478) was born 12 Feb 1871. Rhoda died 11 Mar 1944 at age unknown. Her remains were interred Antioch Baptist Church.

• 38 iii. Joseph Rector Taylor (#2479) was born in North Carolina 30 Sept 1872.

• 39 iv. Robert Alexander Taylor (#2481) was born in North Carolina 14 May 1876. Robert died 4 Oct 1944 at age unknown. His remains were interred Antioch Baptist Church.

• 40 v. Peter C. Taylor (#2482) was born in North Carolina May 1878.

• + 41 vi. Luther Taylor was born 13 Apr 1880.

14. John Wesley³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1698) was born in Union Co, SC Feb 1853.

He married Elizabeth V. Burgess Feb 1, 1877 in Union Co, SC.⁽³⁷⁾ (Elizabeth V. Burgess is #2239.) Elizabeth was born circa 1862 in South Carolina.

In the 1880 Census, John was listed as a head of household 12 June 1880 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽³⁸⁾

John Wesley Arrowood and Elizabeth V. Burgess had the following children:

• 42 i. Harrison F.⁴ Arrowood (#2240) was born in South Carolina circa 1878.

• 43 ii. Mary L. Arrowood (#2241) was born in Morgan Twp, Rutherford Co, NC May 1880.

• 44 iii. Ida Arrowood (#2452) was born in South Carolina Sep 1884.

• 45 iv. John William Arrowood (#2453) was born in South Carolina 18 Jan 1888. John died 5 Oct 1941 at age unknown. His remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC. He married Katie Arrie Hill 23 Apr 1908 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Katie Arrie Hill is #2462.) Katie was born 19 Dec 1887 in Rutherford Co, NC. Katie was the daughter of William Arey Hill and Manerva Annie May Arrowood. Katie died 3 Oct 1981 at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

• 46 v. Joseph Arrowood (#2454) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1892.

• 47 vi. Effie Arrowood (#2456) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1894. She married James Bradley. (James Bradley is #4575.)

15. Nancy C.³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1701) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1856.

She married W. Laughter. (W. Laughter is #2487.) W. was born circa 1860. W. died circa 1880 at age unknown. In June 1880 she and her eleven month old daughter were residing with her parents in Rutherford County NC.

Nancy C. Arrowood and W. Laughter had the following child:

• 48 i. Amanda⁴ Laughter (#2488) was born June 1879.

16. James P.³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#1700) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1858. James died before 1900 at age unknown.

He married Mary T. A. (Arrowood). (Mary T. A. (Arrowood) is #2388.) Mary was born Sept 1863 in South Carolina. In the 1900 Census, Mary was listed as a head of household 22 June 1900 in Union Co, SC.⁽³⁹⁾

In the 1880 Census, James was listed as a head of household 14 June 1880 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽⁴⁰⁾

James P. Arrowood and Mary T. A. (Arrowood) had the following children:

• + 49 i. Benjamin T.⁴ Arrowood was born Feb 1880.⁽⁴¹⁾

• 50 ii. Jim Arrowood (#3641) was born in South Carolina June 1882.

• 51 iii. Nora Arrowood (#3642) was born in South Carolina Jan 1885.

• 52 iv. Lalea Arrowood (#3643) was born in South Carolina Apr 1887.

• 53 v. Della Arrowood (#3644) was born in South Carolina March 1888.

• 54 vi. Charles Arrowood (#3645) was born in South Carolina Apr 1890.

• 55 vii. Fletcher Arrowood (#3646) was born in South Carolina May 1892.

• 56 viii. Pearl Arrowood (#3647) was born in South Carolina Jan 1894.

18. Augustus B.³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2424) was born in Rutherford Co, NC May 1864.

He married Lucinda (Arrowood) 1886. (Lucinda (Arrowood) is #2425.) Lucinda was born May 1863 in South Carolina.

In the 1900 Census, Gus was listed as a head of household 23 June 1900 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽⁴²⁾

Augustus B. Arrowood and Lucinda (Arrowood) had the following children:

• 57 i. Eric⁴ Arrowood (#4923) was born in South Carolina Dec 1892.

• 58 ii. Willie Arrowood (#4924) was born in South Carolina June 1897.

19. Jamima Annie³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2426) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 6 July 1865. Jamima died 9 May 1945 at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Bill's Creek Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

She married Paul F. Searcy 20 Dec 1891 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Paul F. Searcy is #2427.) Paul was born 30 Apr 1840 in Rutherford Co, NC. Paul was the son of William B. Searcy and Martha Flynn. Paul died 16 Apr 1930 at age unknown. His remains were interred at Bill's Creek Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

Jamima Annie Arrowood and Paul F. Searcy had the following children:

• 59 i. Mary Leila⁴ Searcy (#2428).

• 60 ii. Nona Searcy (#2429). She married James Koon. (James Koon is #4565.)

• 61 iii. Nina Searcy (#2430). She married Furman Skipper. (Furman Skipper is #4566.)

• 62 iv. Minnie Searcy (#2431) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 3 Jan 1895. Minnie died 11 June 1981 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC. She married Julius Joseph Melton. (Julius Joseph Melton is #2432.) Julius was born 8 Dec 1890 in Rutherford Co, NC. Julius was the son of Elijah Henry Melton and Texona V. McEntire. Julius died 4 Feb 1954 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. His remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

• 63 v. Bryson Manley Searcy (#2433) was born 20 Oct 1901. He married Alice Maude Melton. (Alice Maude Melton is #2440.) Alice was born 30 Jan 1902. Alice is the daughter of Elijah Henry Melton and Texona V. McEntire.

20. William Franklin³ Arrowood (Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2419) was born in Rutherford Co, NC circa 1867. William died 28 Aug 1942 Marion, Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. His remains were interred at Cross Mill Memorial Park Marion, Rutherford Co, NC.

He married Narcissus S. Tomblin. (Narcissus S. Tomblin is #2420.) Narcissus was born 1 Aug 1865 in Rutherford Co, NC. Narcissus was the daughter of Samual Tomblin and Nancy C. Hill. Narcissus died 24 July 1941 Marion, Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Cross Mill Memorial Park Marion, Rutherford Co, NC.

William Franklin Arrowood and Narcissus S. Tomblin had the following children:

• 64 i. Prisilla Mary⁴ Arrowood (#2421) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 25 June 1889.

• 65 ii. James P. Arrowood (#2422) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 12 June 1906. James died 14 Jan 1990 Marion, Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. His remains were interred at Cross Mill Memorial Park Marion, Rutherford Co, NC. He married Iva G. (Arrowood). (Iva G. (Arrowood) is #2423.) Iva was born 20 Aug 1910. Iva died 12 Apr 1990 Marion, Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Cross Mill Memorial Park Marion, Rutherford Co, NC.

22. Berry Carpender⁴ Arrowood (Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2384) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 25 March 1869. Berry died 9 Jan 1940 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age 70.

He married Sallie Tomblin Sept 4, 1888 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Sallie Tomblin is #2434.) Sallie was born 14 July 1870 in Rutherford Co, NC. Sallie was the daughter of Samual Tomblin and Nancy C. Hill. Sallie died 25 July 1940 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown.

Berry Carpender Arrowood and Sallie Tomblin had the following children:

• + 66 i. Leathie M.⁵ Arrowood was born 1 June 1889.

• + 67 ii. Samuel Clarence Arrowood was born 4 July 1891.

• 68 iii. Robert Woodrow Arrowood (#2442) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 1914. Robert died July 1980 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. He married Verdie Robertson. (Verdie Robertson is #4570.)

23. Malinda⁴ Arrowood (Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2565) was born in Rutherford Co, NC July 1870.

She married William A. Wyatt 11 Apr 1890 in Rutherford Co, NC. (William A. Wyatt is #2581.) William was born Oct 1853 in Rutherford Co, NC.

Malinda Arrowood and William A. Wyatt had the following children:

• 69 i. Shilford S.⁵ Wyatt (#2455) was born in North Carolina Feb 1893.

• 70 ii. Walter Wyatt (#2457) was born in North Carolina Sep 1897.

24. Manerva Annie May⁴ Arrowood (Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2458) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 28 Feb 1874. Manerva died 18 June 1949 at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

She married William Arey Hill 6 Sep 1888 in Rutherford Co, NC. (William Arey Hill is #4576.)

Manerva Annie May Arrowood and William Arey Hill had the following children:

• 71 i. Ferman⁵ Hill (#2459).

• 72 ii. Melvin Hill (#2461).

• 73 iii. Katie Arrie Hill (#2462) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 19 Dec 1887. Katie died 3 Oct 1981 at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC. She married John William Arrowood 23 Apr 1908 in Rutherford Co, NC. (John William Arrowood is #2453.) John was born 18 Jan 1888 in South Carolina. John was the son of John Wesley Arrowood and Elizabeth V. Burgess. John died 5 Oct 1941 at age unknown. His remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

• 74 iv. Gaither C. Hill (#2463) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 17 March 1890. Gaither died 29 Aug 1958 at age 68. His remains were interred at Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

• 75 v. Minnie Hill (#2464) was born circa 1895.

• 76 vi. Mamie Hill (#2465) was born 10 Mar 1896.

• 77 vii. Telonia Hill (#2466) was born Aug 1899. She married Charley Atchely. (Charley Atchely is #4577.) Charley was born maybe around 1899.

• 78 viii. Lela Hill (#2467) (still alive).

• 79 ix. Gladden Hill (#2468) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 3 Feb 1913. Gladden died 28 Nov 1964 at age unknown. His remains were interred Shingle Hollow Holiness Church in Rutherford Co, NC. He married Sarah Beatrice Crain. (Sarah Beatrice Crain is #2470.) Sarah was born 18 Sep 1910 in Rutherford Co, NC. Sarah was the daughter of Robert H. Crain and Leathie M. Arrowood. Sarah died 3 Jan 1971 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred Shingle Hollow Holiness Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

• 80 x. King Logan Hill (#2469) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 24 June 1916. King died 20 Dec 1980 at age unknown. His remains were interred Shingle Hollow Holne in Rutherford Co, NC. He married Barbara A. Buff. (Barbara A. Buff is #4578.)

26. Sarah Bernetta⁴ Arrowood (Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2471) was born in Rutherford Co, NC Sep 1879. Sarah died 1975 at age unknown. Her remains were interred Piney Knob.

She married twice. She married Elijah Frady. (Elijah Frady is #4579.) She married Charlie A. Tomblin 14 Aug 1898 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Charlie A. Tomblin is #4580.)

Sarah Bernetta Arrowood and Charlie A. Tomblin had the following child:

• 81 i. Estell⁵ Tomblin (#2472).

29. John Wesley⁴ Thompson (Harriet Isabella³ Arrowood, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#3594) was born in Polk County, NC 1875.

He married Mary Reney Conner 23 Nov 1895 in Polk County, NC.⁽⁴³⁾ (Mary Reney Conner is #3603.) Mary was born 1871 in Polk County, NC.

John Wesley Thompson and Mary Reney Conner had the following children:

• + 82 i. Buster Calaway⁵ Thompson was born 1895.

• 83 ii. Braxton Thompson⁽⁴⁴⁾ (#3605) was born 3 Sept 1899. Braxton died 21 Mar 1961 at age 61. He married Myter M. (Thompson). (Myter M. (Thompson) is #3606.) Myter was born 30 May 1907.⁽⁴⁵⁾

• 84 iii. Maryland Thompson (#3607) was born 1902.

• 85 iv. Hoyle Thompson (#3608) was born 1904.

• 86 v. Oscar Thompson (#3609) was born 1909.

33. Martin Crayton⁴ Thompson (Harriet Isabella³ Arrowood, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#3598) was born in Polk County, NC 1 July 1886. Martin died 4 Oct 1962 in Polk County, NC, at age 76.⁽⁴⁶⁾ His remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

He married Bessie Jane McQuinn 31 July 1906 in Rutherford Co, NC.⁽⁴⁷⁾ (Bessie Jane McQuinn is #3610.) Bessie was born 23 Dec 1887. Bessie died 2 June 1962 in Polk County, NC, at age 74.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

Martin Crayton Thompson and Bessie Jane McQuinn had the following children:

• 87 i. Wesley William⁵ Thompson (#3611) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 16 June 1907.⁽⁴⁹⁾ Wesley died 16 June 1980 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 73. His remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC. He married Arlene S. (Thompson). (Arlene S. (Thompson) is #3612.) Arlene was born 10 Mar 1913. (Additional notes for Arlene S. (Thompson)⁽⁵⁰⁾) Arlene died 9 Jan 1979 in Green Creek Twp, Polk Co, NC, at age 65. Her remains were interred at New Hope Methodist Church in Polk County, NC.

• 88 ii. Martin C. Thompson (#3613) was born 8 Aug 1908.

• 89 iii. Galden Thompson (#3614) was born circa 1909.

• 90 iv. Lizzie E. Thompson (#3615) was born circa 1910.

41. Luther⁴ Taylor (Frances Susannah³ Arrowood, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2483) was born in North Carolina 13 Apr 1880. Luther died 13 Feb 1913 at age unknown. His remains were interred Antioch Baptist Church.

He married Lizzie Tomblin. (Lizzie Tomblin is #2484.) Lizzie was born 5 May 1884. Lizzie died 23 Apr 1911 at age unknown. Her remains were interred Antioch Baptist Church.

Luther Taylor and Lizzie Tomblin had the following children:

• 91 i. Annie Bell⁵ Taylor (#2485) was born 2 Nov 1907. Annie died 1 Aug 1987 at age unknown. She married Mr. Connor. (Mr. Connor is #4583.)

• 92 ii. Lottie Taylor (#2486) was born circa 1910.

49. Benjamin T.⁴ Arrowood (James P.³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2389) was born Feb 1880.⁽⁵¹⁾

He married Annie Cudd circa 1899.⁽⁵²⁾ (Annie Cudd is #8428.) Annie was born April 1880 in South Carolina.

In the Census Benjamin was listed as a boarder in the household of A. J. Owens on Factory Hill St. in Union, Union Co, SC.⁽⁵³⁾

Benjamin T. Arrowood and Annie Cudd had the following child:

• 93 i. James Lake⁵ Arrowood (#8430) was born in Union Co, SC 8 Aug 1902.

66. Leathie M.⁵ Arrowood (Berry Carpender⁴, Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2444) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 1 June 1889. Leathie died 14 Apr 1959 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown.

She married Robert H. Crain 8 Mar 1908 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Robert H. Crain is #2441.) Robert was born 8 Nov 1887 in Madison Co, NC. Robert died 26 Apr 1967 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown.

Leathie M. Arrowood and Robert H. Crain had the following child:

• 94 i. Sarah Beatrice⁶ Crain (#2470) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 18 Sep 1910. Sarah died 3 Jan 1971 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred Shingle Hollow Holiness Church in Rutherford Co, NC. She married Gladden Hill. (Gladden Hill is #2468.) Gladden was born 3 Feb 1913 in Rutherford Co, NC. Gladden was the son of William Arey Hill and Manerva Annie May Arrowood. Gladden died 28 Nov 1964 at age unknown. His remains were interred Shingle Hollow Holiness Church in Rutherford Co, NC.

67. Samuel Clarence⁵ Arrowood (Berry Carpender⁴, Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2446) was born in Union, SC 4 July 1891. Samuel died 21 March 1974 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown.

He married Lula M. Melton 7 Jan 1912 in Rutherford Co, NC. (Lula M. Melton is #2460.) Lula was born 9 Feb 1894 in Rutherford Co, NC. Lula was the daughter of Elijah Henry Melton and Texona V. McEntire. Lula died 8 March 1965 in Rutherford Co, NC, at age unknown. Her remains were interred at Shingle Hollow Congregational in Rutherford Co, NC.

Samuel Clarence Arrowood and Lula M. Melton had the following child:

• + 95 i. Mason Fulton⁶ Arrowood was born 16 Feb 1915.

82. Buster Calaway⁵ Thompson (John Wesley⁴, Harriet Isabella³ Arrowood, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#3604) was born 1895.

He married Myrtle Radford. (Myrtle Radford is #3616.)

Buster Calaway Thompson and Myrtle Radford had the following child:

• 96 i. Betty Jean⁶ Thompson (#3617) (still alive).

95. Mason Fulton⁶ Arrowood (Samuel Clarence⁵, Berry Carpender⁴, Drewry McSwain³, Benjamin W.², Benjamin¹) (#2447) was born in Rutherford Co, NC 16 Feb 1915. Mason died 26 Sep 1986 Roseville, CA, at age unknown. His remains were interred at Shingle Hollow Congregational in Rutherford Co, NC.

Mason Fulton Arrowood had the following child:

• 97 i. Ronald Wade⁷ Arrowood (#2450) (still alive).

Notes and References

Index

(Arrowood)

(Thompson)

Arrowood

Atchely

Bradley

Buff

Burgess

Canipe

Conner

Connor

Crain

Cudd

Elliott

Flynn

Frady

Hill

Koon

Laughter

McQuinn

Melton

Parker

Radford

Robertson

Searcy

Skipper

Taylor

Thompson

Tomblin

Wyatt

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