In a number of census and other records, he (Burrell) was called
Burwell.
Either might be correct since the pronunciation of the names would
likely
be similar. (Ref: Stokes County, NC Marriage Index 1851-1955, Reel
#C.090.60001) Age listed inconsistently on 1850, 1860, and 1870
census.
Age listed as 65 when he married Mary Culler in 1876, but according to
census records, he was born in 1816 or 1817, making him 59 or 60 years
old
at the time. Vocation listed as "farmer" in the census records..
In a number of census and other records, he (Burrell) was called
Burwell.
Either might be correct since the pronunciation of the names would
likely
be similar. (Ref: Stokes County, NC Marriage Index 1851-1955, Reel
#C.090.60001) Age listed inconsistently on 1850, 1860, and 1870
census.
Age listed as 65 when he married Mary Culler in 1876, but according to
census records, he was born in 1816 or 1817, making him 59 or 60 years
old
at the time. Vocation listed as "farmer" in the census records..
Polly Wagoner was from a wealthy family who were opposed to her
marriage
to my great-great grandfather, Burrell Washington, Sr. They felt that
she
was marrying "beneath herself". She and Burrell were married on 7 May
1860
by I.W. Spainhower, Justice of the Peace.
In a number of census and other records, he (Burrell) was called
Burwell.
Either might be correct since the pronunciation of the names would
likely
be similar. (Ref: Stokes County, NC Marriage Index 1851-1955, Reel
#C.090.60001) Age listed inconsistently on 1850, 1860, and 1870
census.
Age listed as 65 when he married Mary Culler in 1876, but according to
census records, he was born in 1816 or 1817, making him 59 or 60 years
old
at the time. Vocation listed as "farmer" in the census records..
Mary Culler married Burrell Washington Flynn, Sr in Stokes County, NC
on 5
Dec 1876 by William Newsom, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were
Lidelay
B. Culler, Jefferson Culler, and Nathaniel Flynn. The marriage license
number was #892 [Ref: Stokes County, NC Marriage Index (1851-1955) ,
Reel
C.090.60001].This was the second marriage for the groom who was 65 years old at the
time; the bride was only 35 years old.
Petree family reportedly source of blond hair found in many
descendents of
this family. According to Eula Leonard, her uncles on the Petree side
all
had blond hair.
Was born a twin--presumably the other one died in infancy.
Known as "Will"
Know to my mother, Kathleen E. Marsh, as "Uncle Bud"
Married to "Doc" Sprinkle--near Tobaccoville, NC
Half-sister to others in family except Thomas (Tom) Long who was her
brother.Married Hugh Butner.
Known as "Tom". Half-brother to other siblings, except Ida Long, who
was
his sister.
Married Elton Waitsel Fields
Married to Mary W. Hall, age 20, on 21 May 1876 in Yadkin Township by
John
H. Caudle, Minister. Marriage license #847. Witnesses were listed as
follows: J.C. Southern, T.P. Simmons, and Z.T. Smith (all of Stokes
Co,
NC).
Lived in Spray, NC
Lived in Berkley, WV