News: Looking for females who are in the pure female lines (mother to daughter) from William and Sarah who are willing to do an mtDNA test. Such a person would be descended along an all female line from Mary DEVIN Biggers or Margaret DEVIN Reynolds. The hope is to identify the markers for Sarah SMITH Devin to help identify her parents. Contact the webmaster if interested.

Devin descendant, Stanley Wayne Devin, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2014. He was the last living child of Ira & Oleta Devin.
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    Generation: 1

    1. 1.  Living

      Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

      Children:
      1. Living
      2. William Daniel Yeatts was born on 11 Dec 1979; died on 15 May 2006 in Danville, Virginia.

    Generation: 2

    1. 2.  William Daniel Carter was born on 08 Apr 1918 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A. (son of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. and Madaline "Mattie" Frances Edwards); died about 2008 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Danville Memorial Gardens, 58 W, Danville, Virginia.

      William married Rowena Shaw about 1945 in Danville, Virginia U.S.A.. Rowena (daughter of Clyde Smith Shaw and Estelle Holland) was born in in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 2010 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 3.  Rowena ShawRowena Shaw was born in in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A. (daughter of Clyde Smith Shaw and Estelle Holland); died in 2010 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      Children:
      1. Cynthia Carter was born in Nov 1947 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      2. Living
      3. 1. Living


    Generation: 3

    1. 4.  Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of George Turner Carter and Martha Sue Green); died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.

      Notes:



      Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was a salesman and then a manager of Cobb & Crew, Co. Inc. He lived with his family at 672 Jefferson Avenue Danville, Va. from about 1918-1919 until his death in 1930, after which his family there resided until 1965-1966 when his widow, Mattie Edwards was incapacitated.

      Danville Virginia City directories 1917-1930.

      Joseph Alpha Carter's eldest daughter, Thelma delivered her first child, September 2, 1930, a month after he died. The 10 lb little girl died at birth. Thelma, a gifted seamstress had her dressed in a christening dress she had made; held her daughter and said, "daddy wanted to see you".

      Reported to Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston by her mother, Frances Hughes Carter, sister of Thelma Carter. Photo of head stone taken by Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.

      Buried:


      Photograph of head stone taken by Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston, his grandaughter. Death record from Townes Funeral Home who conducted the funeral. Record states Mother, Susie Gravitt; Father, George T. Carter, both of Halifax County, VA

      Joseph married Madaline "Mattie" Frances Edwards on 13 Dec 1898 in Milton, North Carolina U.S.A.. Madaline (daughter of Addison Lafayette Edwards and Sarah Frances "Sally" Powell) was born on 03 May 1876; died on 10 Sep 1967 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


    2. 5.  Madaline "Mattie" Frances Edwards was born on 03 May 1876 (daughter of Addison Lafayette Edwards and Sarah Frances "Sally" Powell); died on 10 Sep 1967 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.

      Notes:

      Died:

      Mattie was my grandmother. She died after a series of small stokes following a broken hip surgery rendered her comatose for some months. She was 92 years old when she died.

      Notes:

      Married by Rev. Dedman

      Children:
      1. Frances Hughes Carter was born on 31 Oct 1912 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 29 Jun1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.
      2. James Carlton Carter was born on 06 Jun 1900 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 19 May 1959 in Gulf of Mexico; was buried in Georgia U.S.A..
      3. Thelma Elizabeth Carter was born on 13 Jun 1902 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 09 Jun 1987 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
      4. Joseph Alpha Carter, Jr. was born on 15 May 1909 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jan 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. Adelaide Ryan Carter was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 18 Sep 1995 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery Danville, Virginia.
      6. 2. William Daniel Carter was born on 08 Apr 1918 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; died about 2008 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Danville Memorial Gardens, 58 W, Danville, Virginia.
      7. Edwards A. Carter was born on 06 Jun 1905 in Danville, Virginia; died on 11 Apr 1907 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.

    3. 6.  Clyde Smith Shaw was born on 11 Dec 1898 in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1987.

      Clyde married Estelle Holland. Estelle was born on 03 Oct 1903 in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1985. [Group Sheet]


    4. 7.  Estelle Holland was born on 03 Oct 1903 in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1985.
      Children:
      1. 3. Rowena Shaw was born in in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 2010 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      2. Dorothadeane Shaw was born on 06 Oct 1923 in Fieldale, Virginia U.S.A..


    Generation: 4

    1. 8.  George Turner CarterGeorge Turner Carter was born on 8 Nov 1850 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A. (son of William George "Buck" Carter and Elizabeth Patience Turner); died on 29 May 1940 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery Turbeville, Virginia.

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      1860 VA Census Halifax Mt Carmel District shows William Carter 53, HH/Fam 778/759 Elizabeth, 48 (From North Carolina) Martha 17, Mary 16, Edward 12, George 10.
      1870 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William Carter 62, HH/FAM 167/168 Betsy 58, Richard 67 (William's Brother) Edward 21, Harriett 16, George T. 20;
      1880 Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William 72, Elizabeth 66, next door to George 25, (He is 30) Martha 25, Wm. 7, Joe 5, James 4, Martha 2 George 10/12 (July)
      The 1910 VA Census shows George T. Carter and Sally Fannie Green have been married 25 years have 7 children, 6 of which are living. George and Sally Fannie live beside two of their sons and their families.

      1870 VA CENSUS HH/FAM 167/168 shows William Carter 62, Betsy 58, Edward and Harriett George 20. This Richard age 67 appears to be the brother of William; however they are related (not known at this time 2011) Richard Carter age 59 shown in HH/FAM 359 is another Richard Carter who is distinguished by the middle initial "H.".

      Obit found: His name is George Turner Carter. He is named per the tradition of the time. George for his father, William George 'Buck' Carter and Turner for his mother's maiden name, Elizabeth Patience 'Betsy' Turner.

      Obit found: His name is George Turner Carter. He is named per the tradition of the time. George for his father, William George 'Buck' Carter and Turner for his mother's maiden name, Elizabeth Patience 'Betsy' Turner.

      Died:
      He is alive in 1930 Census age 79; 1930 is the year his son J.A. Carter died in Danville, Va.

      George married Martha Sue Green on 4 Jan 1872 in Mt. Carmel District, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.. Martha (daughter of James A. P. Green and Martha Gravitt) was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 9.  Martha Sue GreenMartha Sue Green was born in c 1855 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (daughter of James A. P. Green and Martha Gravitt); died before 1885 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      I have recently been given tin-type photographs of George T. and his first wife Martha Sue Green. I would be glad to share them with other family members who can share photographs with me. Please contact me at mfeggleston@gmail.com. May 2013

      George T. Carter had two wives. Susie Gravitt is found on the death certificate as the mother of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.. Both George and Susie are listed as having been from Halifax County, Virginia. Later investigation shows the marriage record as Martha S. Green.

      His second wife, Sallie Fanny Green is likely the sister of his first wife. In 1924 she inherits money from her uncle, John King Gravitt and the 4 children of Geo. T. Carter and Sue Green are listed as heirs in this will, as well. By 1930 George T. Carter is listed as widower on the census.

      Sue Green (Carter) is mentioned in the will of John King Gravitt and listed as deceased. Her children with George T. Carter are listed as heirs.

      Lisa Marable lisa.lisa046@gmail.com

      I am glad to hear from you. As mentioned before I am the daughter of William Lee Carter born 1944. I have one brother Darryl William Carter born 1970 (I was born in 1965) My grandparents were Gilbert Thomas Carter
      (1905-1998) and Edna Booker Hall Carter. All of us was born in Halifax County VA. Gilbert T was born in Mt Carmel Va near Turbeville Va. My Papa Gilbert was the son of William Green Sr. and Mary E Powell Carter (1874-1965) Wiiliam Green Carter Sr and wife are buried at Olive Branch
      United Methodist Church in Mt Carmel. George T Carter (father of William G. Sr). and Sallie F.are also buried there. Have you been there? I am trying
      to get more info. on their life --I know they were farmers and I believe William G Sr. owned a store for awhile. I will see what I have for Susie but I Have spent more time on Sallie F and her line. Was Susie's name Martha Green? If so she may have been Sallie F's sister. I know she had a
      sister named Martha. If so you are going to be excited with your find I know I was living in Halifax Co. I have to look at my info and email you back with Sallie F's father and mother then maybe you can search a line. William Leigh Green (1832 and Susan H Gravitt (1832-1860) and they did have a daughter named Martha.

      Name:
      Susie Green marries George T. Carter about 1872; they have 4 children and he marries Sally Fanny Green around 1885.


      Died:
      In 1886 George is married to Sally Fannie Green.

      Martha Sue Green married George T. Carter in 1872. She is the daughter of Martha Gravitt and James Green. Martha Gravitt is the sister of John King Gravitt and William James Gravitt who married the Woody sisters. Sue is mentioned in the Will of John King Gravitt.

      Notes:

      Married:
      Susie Gravitt is listed as mother on the death certificate for her son Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. Susie is later found to be Susie Green (on her marriage license to George T. Carter) Her mother is Susan Gravitt (William Green father).

      Children:
      1. William Green Carter, Sr. was born in Feb 1872 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 5 Jul 1955 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      2. 4. Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr. was born on 07 Dec 1874 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 31 Jul 1930 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried on 01 Aug 1930 in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      3. James T. Carter was born in 1876 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Carter was born on 03 Nov 1877 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 12 Jul 1970 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      5. George Carter was born in 1879 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..

    3. 10.  Addison Lafayette Edwards was born on 27 Oct 1845 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A. (son of James Edwards and Elvira Boley); died on 22 Oct 1892 in Crew, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      Addison Lafayette Edwards, it appears is the second husband of Sarah Frances Powell. 1850 Census record shows his brother William T. Edwards in the household of his wife, Sarah Frances and her grandmother, Polly Carter Powell. My mother relayed to me before her death that her grandfather was Addison Lafayette Edwards, born according to his headstone, in 1845. I recently found a marriage record for Sarah Frances and William T. Edwards, who is the brother of Addison. His wife, Sarah Frances Powell, d/o William Jefferson Powell and Elizabeth Allen Carter was probably married to both brothers; Addison being at least 5 years younger than his wife. Addison and Sarah were married until his death in 1892. My grandmother, Mattie Frances Edwards, was the 5th child of Sarah, born in 1876. -Mary Frances Eggleston

      A. L. Edwards is Addison Lafayette Edwards found on the 1860 VA Halifax Co., CENSUS in his father's family HH/FAM 773/775 shows James 60, Elvira B. 32, H.S. 19, C.B. 16, A.L. 20, Arabella 12 and ? B. Edwards 10.

      HH/FAM 771/752 shows James 28, family He is s/o James, brother of Addison married to Elizabeth 25, with children ? 6, Doll 5, Patrick 3 and Ellen l.

      HH/FAM 858/841 John Edwards 58 (Brother of James Ann E. 42, Josephine 19, Emma 18, Richa(rd) 17, Mo A. 15, C.S. 12.

      Brothers Addison L. and Christopher B. married sisters, Sarah Frances and Mary G. Powell

      Birth: Oct. 27, 1845
      Death: Oct. 22, 1892

      Pvt., Co. K, 14th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A.

      Addison L. Edwards was born on October 27, 1845. He enlisted, date unknown, as Pvt., Co. K, 14th Virginia Infantry. Addison was captured at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863 and held as a prisoner of war at Fort McHenry, Ft. Delaware, and Point Lookout, Maryland. He was apparently exchanged as he rejoined his company until December 7, 1863. Addison was captured again at Five Forks on April 1, 1865. He was held as a prisoner of war at City Point (Hopewell, Virginia) until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland where he took the Oath of Allegiance and was released on June 11, 1865.

      Inscription:
      [headstone]
      Addison L. Edwards
      Born
      Oct. 27, 1845
      Died
      Oct. 22, 1892
      [Confederate Stone]
      Addison L. Edwards
      Co. K
      14 Va. Inf.
      C. S. A.
      Oct. 27, 1845
      Oct. 22, 1892

      Burial:
      Crewe Cemetery
      Crewe
      Nottoway County
      Virginia, USA

      Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

      Created by: Thomas Daniels
      Record added: Mar 06, 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 34506741

      Addison married Sarah Frances "Sally" Powell before 1860 in Prob. Caswell Co., North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of William Jefferson Powell, Sr. and Elizabeth Allen Carter) was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Crew, VA; died in 1912 in Crew, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Crew Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]


    4. 11.  Sarah Frances "Sally" Powell was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Crew, VA (daughter of William Jefferson Powell, Sr. and Elizabeth Allen Carter); died in 1912 in Crew, Halifax, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Crew Church Cemetery.

      Notes:

      Brothers Addison L. and Christopher B. Edwards married sisters, Sarah Frances and Mary G. Powell
      *********
      Birth: Oct. 27, 1845
      Death: Oct. 22, 1892

      Pvt., Co. K, 14th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A.

      Addison L. Edwards was born on October 27, 1845. He enlisted, date unknown, as Pvt., Co. K, 14th Virginia Infantry. Addison was captured at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863 and held as a prisoner of war at Fort McHenry, Ft. Delaware, and Point Lookout, Maryland. He was apparently exchanged as he rejoined his company until December 7, 1863. Addison was captured again at Five Forks on April 1, 1865. He was held as a priosner of war at City Point (Hopewell, Virginia) until transferred to Point Lookout, Maryland where he took the Oath of Allegiance and was released on June 11, 1865.

      Inscription:
      [headstone]
      Addison L. Edwards
      Born
      Oct. 27, 1845
      Died
      Oct. 22, 1892
      [Confederate Stone]
      Addison L. Edwards
      Co. K
      14 Va. Inf.
      C. S. A.
      Oct. 27, 1845
      Oct. 22, 1892

      Burial:
      Crewe Cemetery
      Crewe
      Nottoway County
      Virginia, USA

      Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

      Created by: Thomas Daniels
      Record added: Mar 06, 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 34506741

      Children:
      1. Robert Thomas Edwards was born on 14 Dec 1859 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 21 May 1939 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Olive Branch United Methodist Church, hwy. 699 near Turbeville..
      2. Bessie Edwards was born on 03 May 1861 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 01 Aug 1951 in Danville, Virginia; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      3. Ellie Mae Edwards was born on 03 Jan 1867 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. Margaret Edwards was born in c 1870 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. 5. Madaline "Mattie" Frances Edwards was born on 03 May 1876; died on 10 Sep 1967 in Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia.
      6. Sally Edwards was born in Sep 1878 in Halifax County, Virginia U.S.A..