Hyde Co., NC Delayed Birth Certificates (B)

Hyde Co. Delayed Birth Certificates
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Certificate #68; Book 15

Name: BALL, Annie Bertha
Born: July 1, 1907
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Hyde Co., NC
Father: Walter Samuel Ball; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Susan Jane Harris; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 25 day of April 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Annie Bertha Flowers

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Bettie Ball Midyette of Swan Quarter, NC which states Annie Bertha was born in Swan Quarter, NC on July 1, 1907 to Walter Ball and Susan Harris.

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated Nov. 14, 1925 which states Annie Ball was born in Swan Quarter to Walter Ball and Susan Harris and was age 18 when this marriage occurred.

Nov. 7, 1926 birth certificate of applicant's child, Cecil Loyd Flowers, which states Annie Bertha was age 19 when this birth occurred.

Date Evidence was examined: April 29, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 28, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #195; Book 15

Name: BALL, Bettie T.
Born: February 23, 1905
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Walter Ball; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Susan Harris; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 8 day of March 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Mrs. Bettie Midyette

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record now in possession of Elvine Mason of Swan Quarter, NC which states Bettie Ball was born in Swan Quarter, NC on Feb. 23, 1905 to Walter Ball and Susan Harris.

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated March 8, 1922 which states Bettie Ball was age 17 and was the daughter of Walter Ball and Susan Harris and was age 18 when this marriage occurred.

Burial Association Record (Beaufort-Hyde Mutual Burial Assc.) dated January 7, 1950 gives Bettie's age as 45 and her birthplace as Swan Quarter.

Date Evidence was examined: March 9, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 12, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 12/23/96 in Greene Cnty" is written across this delayed birth certificate.

Certificate #259; Book 15

Name: BALL, Elizabeth
Born: August 22, 1900
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Martin V. Ball; white; born in Ireland
Mother: Mary Eleanor O'Neal; white; born in Scranton, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 9 day of August 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Elizabeth B. Fisher

Abstract of Evidence:

Aug. 9, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Annie F. Credle of Scranton who states Elizabeth Ball was born Aug. 22, 1900 in Scranton of Martin V. Ball and Mary Eleanor O'Neal.

Driver's license issued in 1935 in Raleigh, NC which states Elizabeth Ball was age 35.

The Knight of Hyde insurance policy issued Feb. 16, 1926 which states Elizabeth Ball was born Aug. 22, 1900 in Hyde Co., NC.

Oct. 1, 1920 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child, Gladys Kathleen Fisher, which states Elizabeth Ball was age 20 and born in Scranton, NC.

Additional Information: Marriage record which is in the Register of Deeds Office gives parents as father: Martin Ball and mother: Mary ______.

Date Evidence was examined: Nov. 13, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 15, 1962 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #269; Book 10

Name: BALL, Martin Henry
Born: August 24, 1908
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Jennie Bradshaw; Address: (deceased)
Father: Martin V. Ball; white; born 1843 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Mary Elizabeth O'Neal; white; born 1871 in Scranton, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Insurance policy with the Virginia Life and Casualty Co. issued October 2, 1939 discloses that Martin V. Ball would be 32 years of age on his next birthday.
Tax records appearing in the Hyde Co. Register's Office for the years 1933, 1934, & 1935 supports age.

Date Evidence was taken: Sept,. 16, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sept. 21, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #126; Book 15

Name: BALLANCE, Lucille Grant
Born: Sept. 11, 1909
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Eliston Rinehard Ballance; white; born in NC
Mother: Mary Celia Williams; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 8 day of March 1961 given before Earl Pugh, Notary Public
/signed/ Lucille Grant Ballance

Abstract of Evidence:

March 8, 1961 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mary C. Ballance of Engelhard, NC who states that Lucille Grant Ballance was born in Engelhard, NC on Sept. 11, 1909 to Eliston Rinehard Ballance and Mary Celia Williams

Family Bible record now in possession of Mary Celia (Bedie) Ballance of Engelhard, NC which state Lucille Grant Ballance was born in Engelhard, NC on Sept. 11, 1909.

Beaufort-Hyde Mutual Burial Association insurance policy issued April 1, 1939 which states Lucille Grant Ballance was born in Engelhard, NC on Sept. 11, 1909 to E.R. Ballance and Mary C. Williams.

Date Evidence was examined: April 18, 1961 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 27, 1961 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #198; Book 15

Name: BALLANCE, Margaret Rue
Born: August 31, 1900
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Eliston Rinehart Ballance; white; born in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Mary Celia (Bedie) Williams; white; born in Lake Landing, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 8 day of February 1962 given before Earl Pugh, Notary Public
/signed/ Mrs. Margaret Rue Ballance Gibbs

Abstract of Evidence:

Feb. 8, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mary Celia Ballance of Engelhard, NC, mother of applicant, who states that Margaret Rue Ballance was born in Engelhard, NC on Aug. 31 1900 to Eliston R. Ballance and Mary Celia (Bedie) Williams.

Family Bible record now in possession of Mary Celia (Bedie) Ballance of Engelhard, NC which states Margaret Ballance was born in Engelhard, NC on Aug. 31, 1900.

Marriage certificate dated May 24, 1922 in the Hyde Co. Register of Deeds Office, states Margaret R. Ballance was age 22 at time of marriage and was the daughter of E.R. Ballance and Mary Williams.

Date Evidence was examined: Feb. 13, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 17, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #59; Book 10

Name: BALLE, Staton
Born: Feb. 8, 1912
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Francis Franklin; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Walter Samuel Balle; white; born 1868 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Susan Jane Harris; white; born 1873 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Tax record appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office dated April 27, 1934 showing age as 22 at time said record was made.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 21, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 25, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #602; Book 10

Name: BANTON, Annie
Born: June 7, 1887
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Sylvester Banton; Colored; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Dollie Williams; Colored; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Marriage record dated April 22, 1907 on file in the Tyrrell Co., NC Courthouse confirms the age and parentage.
Family Bible record confirms facts set forth above.
Vol. 2; pg. 230 of Tyrrell Co., NC Vital Statistics contains birth certificate of applicants daughter born 3/28/1925 which confirms age of applicant.

Date Evidence was taken: June 12, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 12, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #161; Book 10

Name: BARBER, Dorothy Elizabeth
Born: June 4, 1936
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.E. Mann; Address: Middletown, NC
Father: Samuel Hobert Barber; white; born 1896 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Jean Helen Mitchell; white; born 1902 in Norfolk, Va.

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 26, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 30, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #369; Book 10

Name: BARBER, Frank Emons
Born: Sept. 5, 1906
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Major Barber; black; born ____ in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Annie Collins; black; born ____ in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 8, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 10, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #710; Book 10

Name: BARBER, Harold Winford
Born: Jan. 9, 1932
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Martha Credle; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Royden Barber; Negro; born 1912 in Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Lucy Johnson; Negro; born 1907 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Insurance policy supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Trenton, N.J. High School records supporting the date of birth, etc.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 23, 1949 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 23, 1949 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #529; Book 10

Name: BARBER, Lenwood
Born: Nov. 24, 1919
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Mariah Gibbs; Address: (deceased)
Father: John Wesley Barber; Negro; born 1896 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Jessie Brown; Negro; born 1898 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 15, 1944 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Deputy Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 15, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #630; Book 10

Name: BARBER, Mary Eliza
Born: June 13, 1884
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Sladesville, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Francis Collin Barber; white; born 1857 in Chocowinity, Beaufort Co., NC
Mother: Victorine Credle; white; born 1863 in Sladesville, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record supporting the date of birth and parentage.
Birth certificate of applicants child supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 15, 1945 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 15, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #64; Book 15

Name: BARBER, Thomas
Born: Oct. 22, 1894
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Jerry Barber; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Hannah Barber; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 23 day of Sept. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Mrs. Ophelia Barber, Representative for Applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

Army Discharge dated July 18, 1919 now in possession of the Register of Deeds in Hyde Co., NC states Thomas Barber was age 23 when he enlisted on April 25, 1918 and was born in Middletown, NC

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated Jan. 22, 1922 which states Thomas Barber was born in Middletown, NC to Jerry Barber and Hannah Barber and was age 27 when this marriage occurred.

Family Bible record now in possession of Thomas Barber of Engelhard, NC which states Thomas Barber was born on Oct. 22, 1894 in Hyde Co., NC.

Date Evidence was examined: Oct. 6, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 21, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #709; Book 10

Name: BARBOUR, William Oliver
Born: Dec. 15, 1877
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Father: Bloyd B. Barbour; Negro; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Sarah Saunders; Negro; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Insurance policy dated March 10, 1919 disclosing the place of birth and date of birth.
Birthday greeting card supporting the age (said card postmarked Dec. 15, 1935).

Date Evidence was taken: Dec. 15, 1947 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 31, 1947 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #546; Book 10

Name: BARROW, Alitha
Born: Nov. 28, 1932
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Annie Taylor; Address: (deceased)
Father: Metrah Barrow; Negro; born 1895 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Eva Barrow; Negro; born 1899 in Scranton, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit made by Tressie King on Aug. 12, 1944 supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Affidavit made by Marvin Brown on Aug. 12, 1944 supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 26, 1944 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Deputy Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 26, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #234; Book 15

Name: BARROW, Dennis
Born: December 14, 1897
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Zachariah Barrow; Negro; born in NC
Mother: Margaret Mackey; Negro; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 30 day of June 1962 given before William M. Toodune?, Notary Public.
/signed/ Rev. Dennis Barrow

Abstract of Evidence:

May 16, 1939 Baltimore, MD marriage license which states Dennis Barrow was age 42.

The Lincoln National Life Ins. Co. policy dated Feb. 14, 1955 which states Dennis Barrow was born Dec. 14, 1897.

June 30, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Clarence Murray of Baltimore, MD who state that Dennis Barrow was born Dec. 14, 1897 in Scranton, NC to Zachariah Barrow and Margaret Mackey.

Additional Information: applicant has no other record of parentage and birthplace

Date Evidence was examined: July 7, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 10, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #312; Book 15

Name: BARROW, Jessie
Born: March 28, 1904
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Haywood Barrow; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Mary R. Mackey; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 10 day of July 1963 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Jessie Barrow

Abstract of Evidence:

March 16, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by J.F. Credle of Scranton, NC who states that Jessie Barrow was born March 28, 1904 in Scranton to Haywood Barrow and Mary R. Mackey.

Family Bible record now in possession of Mary R. Carter of Belhaven, NC which states Jessie Barrow was born March 28, 1904 in Scranton to Haywood Barrow and Mary R. Mackey.

January 1, 1956 Hyde Co., NC Tax List which indicates Jessie Barrow was age 51.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 11, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sept. 12, 1963 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #160; Book 15

Name: BARROW, Louisianna
Born: April 22, 1899
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Sampson Barrow; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Monnie Elizabeth Mackey; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 3 day of March 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Louisianna Barrow

Abstract of Evidence:

March 7, 1960 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Wilson Hassell of Belhaven, NC who states Louisianna Barrow was born in Scranton, NC on April 22, 1899 to Sampson Barrow and Monnie Elizabeth Mackey.

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated Dec. 26, 1919 which states Louisianna Barrow was the daughter of Sampson Barrow and Monnie Elizabeth ______ and was born in Scranton, NC. She was age 20 when this marriage occurred.

Church record dated April 1899 given by Rev. N.L. Barrow of Scranton, NC which stateLouisianna Barrow was born in Scranton on April 22, 1899 to Sampson Barrow and Monnie Elizabeth Mackey.

Date Evidence was examined: April 23, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 11, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #278; Book 15

Name: BARROW, Nathaniel
Born: August 4, 1901
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Sampson Barrow; Negro; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Mona Mackey; Negro; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 24 day of Jan. 1963 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Nathaniel Barrow

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record now in possession of Nathaniel Barrow which states he was born in Scranton, NC on Aug. 4, 1901 to Sampson Barrow and Mona Mackey.

Dec. 14, 1926 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child [not named] which states Nathaniel Barrow was age 25 and born in Scranton, NC.

Feb. 3, 1924 Hyde Co. marriage license which states Nathaniel Barrow was age 22 and son of Sampson Barrow and Mona Mackey.

Date Evidence was examined: Feb. 13, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 12, 1963 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #147; Book 10

Name: BAUM, Joseph Elliott
Born: Sept. 8, 1898
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Cinda Spencer; Address: (deceased)
Father: Joseph Grayum Baum; white; born 1869 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Elizabeth Baum; white; born 1873 in Fairfield, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 11, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 13, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #105; Book 15

Name: BAUM, Samuel Lindsey
Born: March 5, 1911
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Thomas B. Baum; white; born in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Viola Cuthrell; white; born in Wenona, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 6 day of Nov. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Mrs. Sam Baum, Representative for Applicant
Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mrs. Belle S. Jordan, age 74, cousin of Newport News, Va., on Oct. 30, 1959 stating Samuel Lindsey Baum was born in Fairfield, NC on March 5, 1911 to Thomas B. Baum and Viola Cuthrell

Family Bible record now in possession of Mildred M. Baum Potter of Camden, NC which states Samuel Baum was born in Hyde Co., NC on March 5, 1911.

Certified Beaufort Co., NC marriage certificate dated Dec. 28, 1940 now in possession of Samuel Baum of Camden, NC which states he was born on March 5, 1911.

Date Evidence was examined: Nov. 6, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 25, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 2/4/95 in Camden Cnty" written across this certificate

Certificate #276; Book 10

Name: BECKWITH, Ida Essie
Born: October 17, 1902
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hettie Mackey; Address: (deceased)
Father: David Beckwith; Negro; born 1872 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Katie Weston; Negro; born 1875 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated Feb. 16, 1943 disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record purported to have been made about the year 1902 disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 16, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 16, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 7/9/92" is stamped across this delayed birth certificate.

Certificate #51; Book 15

Name: BELL, William
Born: Feb. 3, 1908
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Columbus Franklin Bell; Negro; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Emaline Spencer; Negro; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 20 day of July 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Will Bell
Abstract of Evidence:

July 18, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mrs. Eva B. Harris of Wilmington, NC, age 72, which stated William Bell was born in Swan Quarter, NC on Feb. 3, 1908 to Columbus Franklin Bell and Emaline Spencer.

Home Security Life Ins. Co. of Durham, NC policy dated June 27, 1949 which states William Bell was born in Swan Quarter, NC and is age 41.

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated May 13, 1933 which states William Bell was born in Swan Quarter to Columbus Franklin Bell and Emaline_____ and will be 26 on his next birthday.

Date Evidence was examined: July 20, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 18, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #527; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Baxter Barrington
Born: Jan. 5, 1887
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Staton Credle; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Madison Benson ; white; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Sarah Boomer Benson; white; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
Marriage record supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: July 18, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 18, 1944 - /not signed/

Certificate #654; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Chase Howard
Born: Mar. 10, 1899
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Staton Credle; Address: (deceased)
Father: Zacheus Benson ; white; born 1858 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Mary Matilda Watson; white; born 1861 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] of personal knowledge supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 3, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 3,, 1945 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 4/6/83" is stamped across this delayed birth certificate.

Certificate #525; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Clarence Linwood
Born: April 25, 1882
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: James Madison Benson ; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Sarah Boomer; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Certificate of marriage from Nash Co., NC supporting the date of birth.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: July 18, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 18, 1944 - /not signed/

Certificate #314; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Hattie Bland
Born: March 25, 1896
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. E.H. Jones; Address: (deceased)
Father: Thomas Ruffin Benson ; white; born 1858 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Mary Graham Bridgman; white; born 1857 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record appearing to be made about the year 1896 supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: November 4, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: November 10, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #526; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Hiram Eugene
Born: Dec. 12, 1883
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: James Madison Benson ; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Sarah Boomer; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
Certificate of marriage supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: July 18, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 18, 1944 - /not signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #127; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Reuben Daniel
Born: Aug. 9, 1894
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Credle; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Zacheus Benson ; white; born 1856 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Mary Matilda Watson; white; born 1861 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record appearing to be made at least 47 years ago supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army disclosing the following: "Said Reuben D. Benson was born in Swan Quarter in the State of North Carolina, when enlisted he was 22 years of age and by occupation of a garage worker, etc."

Date Evidence was taken: April 9, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Apr. 14, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #526; Book 10

Name: BENSON, Sallie Howard
Born: Aug. 26, 1878
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Staton Credle; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Madison Benson ; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Sarah Boomer; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Certificate of marriage supporting the date of birth.
Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: July 18, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 18, 1944 - /not signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #351; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Berton Haywood
Born: April 11, 1892
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. E.H. Jones; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Edward Berry; white; born 1844 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Evelyn Benjamin Williamson; white; born 1862 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated Feb. 8, 1943 disclosing birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 8, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 8, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #125; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Charles Edward
Born: Sept. 12, 1924
Sex: Male
Birthplace: New Holland, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: Swan Quarter
Father: James Edward Berry; white; born 1888 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Carrie Lee Stotesbury; white; born 1888 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
School record made at age 6 supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family birth record supporting date of birth, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Mar. 30, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Apr. 3, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #554; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Earl Jackson
Born: Aug. 14, 1902
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Myranda Neal; Address: Engelhard, NC
Father: Thomas Luther Berry; white; born 1869 in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Martha Brinn; white; born 1876 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 22, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 22, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #534?; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Ella Leigh
Born: Jan. 1, 1890
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. E. H. Jones; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Edward Berry; white; born 1844 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Evelyn Benjamin Williamson; white; born 1862 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 23, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 23, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #522; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Evelyn Rovantha
Born: Oct. 1, 1920
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: Burton Haywood Berry; white; born 1892 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Alma Lee Jarvis; white; born 1900 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 15, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 15, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #228; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Fred A.
Born: August 30, 1900
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Thomas Luther Berry; white; born in NC
Mother: Martha Brinn; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 11 day of May 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ F.A. Berry

Abstract of Evidence:

Jefferson Standard Life Ins. Co. policy dated Nov. 1, 1922 states Fred A. Berry was born Aug. 30, 1900 in Engelhard, NC to Thomas Luther Berry and Martha Brinn

Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Martha Berry of Engelhard which states Fred A. Berry was born August 30, 1900 in Engelhard to Thomas Luther Berry and Martha Brinn.

May 11, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge of Mrs. Martha B. Berry, mother of applicant, who states that Fred A. Berry was born Aug. 30, 1900 in Engelhard to Thomas Luther Berry and Martha Brinn.

Date Evidence was examined: May 22, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #206; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Jabin Gibbs
Born: June 20, 1904
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Thomas Luther Berry; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Martha Brinn; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 27 day of April 1961 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ J.G. Berry

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Martha Berry of Engelhard which states John Gibbs Berry was born June 20, 1904 in Engelhard to Thomas Luther Berry and Martha _____.

Navy discharge record dated August 24, 1922 which states Jabin G. Berry was born in Engelhard on June 20, 1904.

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated Sept. 18, 1930 which states Jabin G. Berry was age 26 and was the son of Thomas Luther Berry and Martha Brinn.

Date Evidence was examined: April 29, 1961 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 25, 1961 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #87; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Jim Farrow
Born: Aug. 28, 1924
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Burton Haywood Berry; white; born 1892 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Alma Lee Jarvis; white; born 1900 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
School record of 1930 supporting date of birth and parentage, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Jan. 10, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 16, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #534?; Book 10 and also Certificate 12; Book 13, Vol. 1

Name: BERRY, Maggie Pauline
Born: June 2, 1894
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. C.A. Stotesbury; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Edward Berry; white; born 1844 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Evelyn Benjamin Williamson; white; born 1862 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 23, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 23, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

[The certificate in Book 13 was dated Nov. 24, 1950 and was signed by C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics. The same information was given on both certificates.]

Certificate #301; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Mary Louise
Born: June 28, 1905
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Robert Burrus Berry; white; born in NC
Mother: Carrie Gertrude Nixon; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 3 day of July 1963 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Marry Louise Satterthwaite

Abstract of Evidence:

July 3, 1963 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mrs. Ellen Cox of Fairfield who states that Mary Louise Berry was born June 28, 1905 at Lake Landing to Robert Burrus Berry and Carrie Gertrude Nixon.

Family Bible record now in possession of Mary Louise B. Satterthwaite of Portsmouth, Va. which states she was born June 28, 1905 in Hyde Co. to Robert and Carry Berry.

Beaufort-Hyde Burial Assoc. record dated Oct. 25, 1932 which states Mary Lousie Berry was born June 28, 1905.

Date Evidence was examined: July 8, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 9, 1963 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #633; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Mary Magdaline
Born: Sept. 16, 1917
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.E. Mann; Address: Middletown, NC
Father: Matt R. Berry; white; born 1878 in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Nancy Harris; white; born 1881 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 2, 1945 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 2, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #322; Book 10

Name: BERRY, Nellie Grace
Born: Dec. 10, 1901
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Charles Stotesbury; Address: (deceased)
Father: James Edward Berry; white; born 1844 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Evelyn Williamson Berry; white; born 1862 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage. Said Bible record was inspected by D.L. Berry, Notary Public.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 26, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 2, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #120; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Nina Mae
Born: Dec. 18, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Otiva Burns Berry; white; born in NC
Mother: Lenora Mae Harris; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 17 day of Nov. 1958 given before James Gautier, Notary Public
/signed/ Nina Mae Berry

Abstract of Evidence:

Nov. 17, 1958 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Lenora Mae Berry, age 84 of Dahlgren, Va., who stated Nina Mae Berry was born on Dec. 18, 1912 to Otiva Burns Berry and Lenora Mae Harris.

Family Bible record now in possession of Nina Berry Gautier of Dahlgren, Va. which states Nina Mae Berry was born on Dec. 18, 1912 in Hyde Co. to O.B. Berry and Lenora Mae Harris.

Williamston, NC marriage certificate date Feb. 17, 1937 which states Nina Mae Berry was the daughter of Otiva Burns Berry and Lenora Mae Harris and was age 24 when this marriage occurred.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 21, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 8, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #121; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Orpha Velna?/Veina?
Born: Oct. 25, 1904
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Otiva Burns Berry; white; born in NC
Mother: Lenora Mae Harris; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 17 day of Nov. 1958 given before James Gautier, Notary Public
/signed/ [not signed]

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Lenora Mae Berry, age 84 of Dahlgren, Va., who stated Orpha Berry was born on Oct. 25, 1904 in Engelhard, NC to Otiva Burns Berry and Lenora Mae Harris.

Family Bible record now in possession of Nina Berry Gautier of Dahlgren, Va. which states Nina Mae Berry was born on Oct. 25, 1904 in Hyde Co. to O.B. Berry and Nora ________.

Beaufort-Hyde Burial Association insurance policy dated Dec. 3, 1937 which stated Orpha Berry was age 33.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 21, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 8, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #76; Book 15

Name: BERRY, William Christopher
Born: Dec. 2, 1911
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Robert B. Berry; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Aretha Mason; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 12 day of Feb. 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Zadie J. Equils, Representative for applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

Feb. 12, 1960 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Ellen Cox of Belhaven, NC who states William Christopher Berry was born in Lake Landing, NC on Dec. 2, 1911 to William Christopher Berry [this should read Robert B. Berry] and Aretha Mason.

Family Bible record now in possession of Zadie J. Equils of Belhaven, NC which states William C. Berry was born on Dec. 2, 1911.

Beaufort-Hyde Mutual Burial Association insurance policy issued Jan. 21, 1936 which states William C. Berry was born in Lake Landing, NC on Dec. 2, 1911 to R.B. Berry and Areatha Mason.

Date Evidence was examined: Feb. 29, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 22, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #77; Book 15

Name: BERRY, Zadie Jane
Born: July 15, 1913
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Robert B. Berry; white; born in "unknown"
Mother: Aretha Mason; white; born in "unknown"

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 12 day of Feb. 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Zadie J. Equils

Abstract of Evidence:

Feb. 12, 1960 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Ellen Cox, aunt, of Belhaven, NC who states Zadie J. Berry was born in Lake Landing, NC on July 15, 1913 to Robert B. Berry and Aretha Mason.

Family Bible record now in possession of Louise Satterthwaite of Portsmouth, Va. which states Zadie J. Berry was born to Robert B. Berry and Aretha A. _____ on July 15, 1913.

Life and Casualty Ins. Co. policy issued on Jan. 26, 1953 which states Zadie Jane was age 39 on her last birthday and that she was born in Lake Landing, NC.

Date Evidence was examined: Feb. 29, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 22, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #80; Book 10

Name: BLACK, William Watson
Born: November 2, 1910
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.E. Mann; Address: Middletown, NC
Father: Benson Harrison Black; white; born 1872 in Monroe, NC
Mother: Sarah Watson; white; born 1880 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record prepared by a Notary Public disclosing that said record was made at least 30 years ago and certifying as to the date of birth, birthplace and parentage as shown by said Bible.

Date Evidence was taken: Jan. 6, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 12, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #342; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Annie Lorena
Born: April 10, 1916
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Mrs. D.C. Blake; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1880 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Beulah Gaskins; white; born 1888 in Hatteras, Dare Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family birth record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting the age and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Dec. 12, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 12, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #55; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, David Edward
Born: Nov. 10, 1919
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Sarah Fonville; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1880 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Beulah Gaskins; white; born 1888 in Hatteras, Dare Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Office record of Civilian Conservation Corps, New Holland, NC discloses the following: Date enrolled: October 18, 1939 at age 19 years & 11 months; David Edward Blake born November 10, 1919 in the state of NC, Swan Quarter, Hyde Co. and the son of George A. and Beulah G. Blake.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 13, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 18, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #40; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Dennis Daniel
Born: August 30, 1895
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Christopher Columbus Blake; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Cox; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 26 day of June 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Dennis D. Blake

Abstract of Evidence:

June 27, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Preston Earl Swindell, age 77 of Fairfield, NC, who stated Dennis D. Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on Aug. 30, 1895 to Christopher Columbus Blake and Elizabeth Cox.

Family Bible record now in possession of Dennis Daniel Blake of Norfolk, Va. which stated Dennis D. Blake was born on Aug. 30, 1895 to Christopher Columbus Blake and Elizabeth Cox.

Hyde Co., NC birth certificate of applicant's child, Hazel May Blake who was born Jan. 8, 1921, which stated Dennis D. Blake was born in Fairfield, NC and was age 25 at the time of this birth.

Date Evidence was examined: June 26, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 17, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #226; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Doris Eline
Born: Nov. 3, 1933
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Julian Carroll Blake; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Sally Belle Daniels; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 25 day of May 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Julian Blake, representative for applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

May 25, 1960 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Julian Blake, father of applicant, who states that Doris Blake was born Nov. 3, 1933 in Swan Quarter to Julian Carroll Blake and Sally Belle Daniels

Family Bible record now in possession of Julian Blake of Knott's Island, NC which states Doris Blake was born Nov. 3, 1933 in Swan Quarter to Julian C. Blake and Sally Belle Daniels

Beaufort & Hyde Mutual Burial Assoc. policy dated 1933 which states Doris Blake was born Nov. 3, 1933 in Swan Quarter to Julian Blake and Sally Daniels.

Date Evidence was examined: May 27, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: [nothing written]

Certificate #711; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Ethel Lee
Born: Sept. 30, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1881 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Nancy Alethia Cahoon; white; born 1887 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth, etc.
Family birth record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 19, 1947 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 27, 1947 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 6/13/93" is written across this certificate

Certificate #231; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Eunice Earl
Born: Dec. 31, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: James Mathias Blake; white; born in __________
Mother: Elvira Jones; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 18 day of June 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Eunice Swindell

Abstract of Evidence:

June 18, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge given by T.D. Blake of Fairfield, uncle of applicant, who states that Eunice Blake was born Dec. 31, 1912 in Fairfield to James Mathias Blake and Elvira Jones

October 26, 1936 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child, Barbara Ann Weston, which states Eunice was age 23 and born in Fairfield, NC.

March 6, 1946 Beaufort-Hyde Mutual Burial Assoc. policy which states Eunice was age 33.

Date Evidence was examined: June 20, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 21, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #114; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, George Matthew
Born: June 13, 1907
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Fannie Hudson; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1880 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Nannie Letha Cahoon; white; born 1883 in Fairfield, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting date of birth, and parentage.
Birth certificate of applicants child born Sept. 29, 1927 supporting date of birth and birthplace.
Birth certificate of applicants child born April 28, 1931 supporting date of birth and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: Mar. 9, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Mar. 12, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 2/12/76" is stamped across this delayed birth certificate

Certificate #169; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Hubert Glenn
Born: Mar. 24, 1915
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Charlie Benjamin Blake; white; born in NC
Mother: Betty Neal; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 21 day of Jan. 1960 given before James T. Harris, Notary Public for Norfolk, Va.
/signed/ Hubert G. Blake

Abstract of Evidence:

Jan. 21, 1960 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Betty Blake of Portsmouth, Va., mother of applicant, who states that Hubert Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on March 24, 1915 to Charlie Benjamin Blake and Betty Neal.

Jan. 3, 1944 Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. policy which states Hubert Blake was age 29.

Marriage certificate dated Dec. 3, 1938 which states Hubert Blake was age 23.

June 5, 1937 certificate of discharge from Civilian Conservation Corps which states Hubert Blake was born in Fairfield, NC and was age 22 at the time of this discharge.

Date Evidence was examined: June 23, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 26, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #28; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Joseph (Joe) Braxton
Born: Feb. 20, 1909
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born in NC
Mother: Nannie Cahoon; white; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 11 day of Dec. 1961given before Odell Merrill, Notary Public
/signed/ Joe Braxton Blake

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Maggie Blake, aunt, of Fairfield, NC on Dec. 12, 1961 stating Joseph B. Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on Feb. 20, 1909 to George Allen Blake and Nannie Cahoon.

Feb. 21, 1936 Beaufort Co., NC birth certificate of applicant's child, Lydia Frances Blake, which states Joseph was age 27 and born in Hyde Co., NC.

Sept. 23, 1930 Beaufort Co., NC marriage license which states Joseph B. Blake was age 21.

Date Evidence was examined: Dec. 14, 1961 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 18, 1961 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #85; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Julian Carroll
Born: July 16, 1910
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: George A. Blake; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Nancy Alethia Blake; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 26 day of May 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Julian Blake

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by G.A. Blake, father living in Swan Quarter, NC on May 25, 1960 stating Julian Blake was born in Swan Quarter on July 16, 1910 to George A. Blake and Nancy Alethia Cahoon.

Family Bible record now in possession of Julian Blake of Knotts Island, NC which states Julian Blake was born in Swan Quarter on July 16, 1910 to George A. Blake and Nancy Alethia Cahoon.

Hyde Co. Birth certificate of applicant's child, Edna Belle Blake, who was born on Aug. 22, 1931 states Julian Blake was age 21 when this birth occurred.

Date Evidence was examined: May 27, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 31, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #607; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Leslie E.
Born: June 13, 1910
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. A.G. Harris; Address: (deceased)
Father: John W. Blake; white; born 1871 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Dorcas Cuthrell; white; born 1875 in Fairfield, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: May 15, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 15, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #58; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Laura Pauline
Born: Dec. 6, 1910
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Frank Blake; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Maggie Spencer; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 6 day of Oct. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Pauline B. Mooney

Abstract of Evidence:

Oct. 6, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Maggie S. Blake, mother, of Fairfield, NC who stated Laura Pauline Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on Dec. 6, 1910 to Frank Blake and Maggie Spencer.

Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Maggie S. Blake of Fairfield, NC which states Laura Pauline Blake was born to Frank Blake and Maggie ______ on Dec. 6, 1910

Hyde Co., NC marriage record dated Sept. 2, 1928 which states Laura Blake was born in Fairfield, NC to Frank Blake and Maggie ______ and would be age 18 at her next birthday.

Date Evidence was examined: Oct. 6, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 15, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 7/21/91 @ Fairfield" written across this certificate

Certificate #402; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Nancy Letha
Born: July 13, 1913
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1880 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Nancy Letha Cahoon; white; born 1887 in Fairfield, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated Feb. 26, 1943 disclosing date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: March 3, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 3, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #329; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Van Meta Styron
Born: Dec. 7, 1921
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Martha Ann Merrick; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: George Allen Blake; white; born 1880 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Beulah Styron Gaskins; white; born 1888 in Hatteras, Dare Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 4, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 5, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #517; Book 10

Name: BLAKE, Walter Mathias
Born: June 15, 1908
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. A.G. Harris; Address: Fairfield, NC
Father: James Mathias Blake [Jr.]; white; born ____ in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Elvina Jones; white; born ____ in Fairfield, NC [In Memory Of indicates name as Elvira born Sept. 13, 1882]

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Marriage license appearing in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting the age and parentage.
Birth certificate of applicants child supporting the age and birthplace of applicant.

Date Evidence was taken: March 8, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 8, 1944 - /not signed/

Certificate #96; Book 15

Name: BLAKE, Zudie Mae
Born: Aug. 3, 1908
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Frank Blake; white; born in "unknown"
Mother: Maggie Spencer; white; born in "unknown"

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 18 day of Nov. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Zudie Mae Blake Jarvis

Abstract of Evidence:

Oct. 6, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Maggie S. Blake, mother, of Fairfield, NC who stated Zudie Mae Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on Aug. 3, 1908 to Frank Blake and Maggie Spencer.

Family Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Maggie S. Blake of Fairfield, NC which states Zudie Mae Blake was born in Fairfield, NC on Aug. 3, 1908 to Frank Blake and Maggie Spencer.

Oct. 2, 1934 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child which states Zudie Mae Blake was age 26 when this birth occurred.

Date Evidence was examined: Nov. 20, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 3, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #655; Book 10

Name: BLOUNT, Daniel Webster
Born: April 12, 1921
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hannah Green; Address: (deceased)
Father: Isaac Blount; Negro; born 1882 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Liddie Green; Negro; born 1890 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Insurance policy issued in 1937 supporting the date of birth and parentage.
Driver's license issued in 1941 supporting the date of birth.
Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Record of Draft Office supporting the date of birth and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 5, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 5, 1945 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #163; Book 15

Name: BLOUNT, Dilsie
Born: Feb. 29, 1895 [every other date on this certificate indicates Feb. 23, not Feb. 29]
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Samuel Blount; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Missouri Peterson; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 8 day of Feb. 1960 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Dilsie McCabe
Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Isreal Blount of Swan Quarter, age 72, who states that Dilsie Blount was born in Swan Quarter on Feb. 23, 1895 to Samuel Blount and Missouri Peterson.

Hyde Co. marriage record dated Nov. 23, 1913 which states Dilsie Blount was born in Swan Quarter to Samuel Blount and Missouri Peterson and was age 18 when this marriage occurred.

Bible record now in possession of Dilsie McCabe of Swan Quarter which states she was born in Swan Quarter, NC on Feb. 23, 1895 to Samuel Blount and Missouri Peterson

Date Evidence was examined: Feb. 25,, 1960 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 26, 1960 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #310; Book 15

Name: BLOUNT, Queenia Cropsie
Born: August 5, 1923
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: George Blount; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Olive Willis; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 10 day of June 1963 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Queenia Cropsie Blount
Abstract of Evidence:

June 25, 1963 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Archie I. Blount of Swan Quarter, cousin, who states that Queenia Blount was born in Swan Quarter on Aug. 5, 1923 to George Blount and Olive Willis

Family Bible record now in possession of Olive W. Blount of Swan Quarter which states Queenia Blount was born on Aug. 5, 1923 to George E. & Olive Blount.

Home Security Insurance Co. policy dated July 13, 1936 which states Queenia Blount is age 13.

July 6, 1963 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mrs. Betty Mason of Swan Quarter who states Queenia Blount was born Aug. 5, 1923 in Swan Quarter to George Blount and Olive Willis.

Date Evidence was examined: July 31, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 7, 1963 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #706; Book 10

Name: BLOUNT, Roxson
Born: July 6, 1917
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: Israel Blount; Negro; born 1887 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Caroline Spencer; Negro; born 1883 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 25, 1945 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 25, 1945 - /not signed/

Certificate #705; Book 10

Name: BLOUNT, Sterling Edward
Born: Aug. 15, 1926
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Hannah Green; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Isaac Blount; Colored; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Liddie W. Green; Colored; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Insurance policy supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 29, 1946 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sep. 4, 1946 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #642; Book 10

Name: BLOUNT, Thomas Isreal
Born: Aug. 8, 1912
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Frances Selby; Address: (deceased)
Father: Israel Blount; Negro; born 1887 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Caroline Spencer; Negro; born ____ in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace, parentage.
Birth certificate of applicants child supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
Marriage record supporting the date of birth.

Date Evidence was taken: Jan. 24, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Deputy Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 24, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #98; Book 15

Name: BLOUNT, Thomas Jefferson
Born: July 4, 1901
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Thomas Blount; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Nancy Satterthwaite; Colored; born in Beaufort Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 31day of Aug. 1959 given before Vestillin F. Porter, Notary Public
/signed/ Thomas J. Blount

Abstract of Evidence:

Aug. 6, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Israel Blount, maternal uncle of Swan Quarter, NC, age 71, who stated Thomas Blount was born in Scranton, NC on July 4, 1901 to Thomas Blount and Nancy Satterthwaite

Metropolitan Life Ins Co. of New York, NY dated Feb. 1, 1943 now in possession of Thomas J. Blount of Baltimore, Md. which states Thomas J. Blount was born in Scranton, NC to Thomas J. Blount and Nancy Satterthwaite and will be age 42 on his next birthday.

U.S. Social Security application of Saginaw, Michigan dated Nov. 28, 1936 states Thomas J. Blount was born on July 4, 1901 to Thomas Blount and Nancy Satterthwaite.

Date Evidence was examined: Oct. 6, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 12, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #814; Book 10

Name: BONNER, Grover Cleveland
Born: Feb. 3, 1885
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Father: William S. Bonner; white; born 1856 in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Lorena M. Jones; white; born 1863 in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Family Bible record given. Said record dated 1865 and gives the applicants birth as February 3, 1885.
Affidavit of personal knowledge of this birth gives the name of J.E. Bonner, address Swan Quarter, NC

Date Evidence was taken: May 18, 1855 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 23, 1955 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #57; Book 10

Name: BONNER, John Frank
Born: April 3, 1910
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: John Edward Bonner; white; born 1874 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Mattie Swindell; white; born 1879 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Tax record appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office dated April 4, 1935 shows age as 25.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 18, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 22, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #254; Book 15

Name: BONNER, Sally Ann
Born: May 17, 1935
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Clinton Lee Bonner; Negro; born in Edenton, Chowan Co., NC
Mother: Annie McGloughn; Negro; born in Columbia, Tyrrell Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 15 day of August 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Annie M. Bonner, representative for applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given on Aug. 14, 1962 by Annie M. Bonner of Columbia, NC, mother of applicant, who stated that Sally Ann Bonner was born May 17, 1935 at Swan Quarter and was the daughter of Clinton Lee Bonner and Annie McGloughn.
Durham Life Ins. Co. policy dated Nov. 15, 1937 which states Sally Ann Bonner will be age 3 on her next birthday.
School record from the Tyrrell Co., NC Board of Education which states Sally Ann Bonner was born in Hyde Co., NC on Mat 17, 1935.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 31, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 6, 1962 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #98; Book 10

Name: BOOMER, JR., Benjamin Emmette
Born: Sept. 20, 1909
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.E. Mann; Address: Middletown, NC
Father: Benjamin E. Boomer; white; born 1882 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Mary Clay Gray; white; born 1876 in Bonnerton, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage .

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 3, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 9, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #458; Book 10

Name: BOOMER, Samuel Jay
Born: Oct. 8, 1926
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: Caleb Samuel Boomer; white; born 1879 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Erma Rosalyn Swindell; white; born 1895 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated June 29, 1943 disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth, birthplace and parentage .
School record for the year 1943 disclosing the date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 29, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 29, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #713; Book 10

Name: BRADY, Shirley Griffin
Born: May 31, 1928
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Walter Swindell; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Thomas Brady; white; born 1905 in Ramseur, Randolph Co., NC
Mother: Jennie Lee Voliva; white; born 1907 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record supporting the age and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: May 5, 1948 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 8, 1948 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #111; Book 10

Name: BRAGG, Hallas Maltby
Born: Apr. 14, 1904
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. McArten; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Hallas Atwood Bragg; white; born 1873 in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Laura Tolson Howard; white; born 1878 in Ocracoke, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Mar. 17, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Mar. 20, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #200; Book 15

Name: BRAGG, Lorena Pearl
Born: May 11, 1898
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Ocracoke, Hyde Co., NC
Father: James M. Bragg; white; born in Ocracoke, NC
Mother: Laurette Barnett; white; born in Buxton, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 17 day of Jan. 1962 given before Melvin R. Daniels, Dare Co. Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Lorena Pearl Midgett

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Eva May Bragg Dixon of Buxton on Jan. 19, 1962 supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record now is possession of Eva Mae Bragg Dixon supporting date of birth & birthplace.
Dare County marriage record dated June 22, 1917 giving Lorena's age as 19 and her parents as James M. Bragg and Laurette Barnett

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 13, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 14,, 1962 - /signed/Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #201; Book 15

Name: BRICKHOUSE, Mary Dunbar
Born: Oct. 6, 1909
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Leechville, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Roland Dunbar; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Caddie Owens; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 19 day of Jan. 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Hyde Co. Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Mary Brickhouse

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given on April 3, 1958 by Caddie Dunbar of Fairfield, age 71 and mother of applicant, supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record now is possession of Mrs. Leslie Lewis of Aurora, NC supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child, Jack Brickhouse, which states Mary was age 25 when Jack was born and that she was born in Leechville.

Date Evidence was taken: Jan. 20, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 22, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #248; Book 15

Name: BRIDGMAN, Irene Berry
Born: May 29, 1911
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Edward Ellis Bridgman; white; born in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Fannie Blanche Berry; white; born in Swan Quarter, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 14 day of May 1962 given before Nellie B. Durland, Notary Public.
/signed/ Irene Berry Bridgman Lassiter

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given on May 14, 1962 by Fannie Blanche Berry Bridgman of Richmond, Va., mother of applicant, who stated that Irene Bridgman was born in Swan Quarter on May 29, 1911 to Edward Ellis Bridgman and Fannie Blanche Berry.
Family Bible record now is possession of Fannie Blanche Berry Bridgman of Richmond, Va. which states Irene Bridgman was born May 29, 1911 at Swan Quarter to Edward E. Bridgman and Fannie Blanche Berry.
April 8, 1945 Richmond, Va. birth certificate of applicant's child, Glenn Berry Lassiter, which states Irene Bridgman was age 33.

Date Evidence was taken: June 20, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 24, 1962 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #287; Book 10

Name: BRIMAGE, Eunice
Born: July 29, 1916 [someone has penciled in 1910]
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Betsy Ann Longess; Address: (deceased)
Father: Luther Brimage; Negro; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Alice Umphrey; Negro; born ____ in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated April 16, 1943 disclosing birth, birthplace, parentage.
Marriage license disclosing date of birth and parentage, etc.
Birth certificate of applicants child supporting the age and birthplace of said Eunice Brimage.

Date Evidence was taken: April 16, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: April 16, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #225; Book 10

Name: BRIMAGE, Mathilda Lenora
Born: June 29, 1914
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Beckie Credle; Address: (deceased)
Father: Willie Brimage; Negro; born 1892 in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Alice Credle; Negro; born 1900 in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 17, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #393; Book 10

Name: BRINN, Fred Balford
Born: April 3, 1905
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Ann Gibbs; Address: (deceased)
Father: Samuel Topping Brinn; white; born 1880 in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Annie Mae Rose; white; born 1883 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Birth certificate of applicants child born Feb. 9, 1933 supporting date of birth and birthplace of said Fred Balford Brinn.
Birth certificate of applicants child born Dec. 28, 1935 supporting date of birth and birthplace of said Fred Balford Brinn.
Marriage license apprearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 8, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: (no date entered) - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #591; Book 10

Name: BRINN, Lloyd Gilbert
Born: Sept. 11, 1927
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. W.L. Swindell; Address: (deceased)
Father: Cleophus Brinn; white; born 1892 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Bessie Hodges; white; born 1893 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge supporting the date of birth, birthplace, and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 16, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 16, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #116; Book 15

Name: BRINN, Ralph Holton
Born: Sept. 7, 1904
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Bernie D. Brinn; white; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Ludie Louise Coburn; white; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 7 day of Aug. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Ralph Holton Brinn

Abstract of Evidence:

Sept. 23, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Ludie L. Brinn of Scranton, NC, mother of applicant who is age 73, who stated that Ralph Holton Brinn was born in Scranton, NC on Sept. 7, 1904 to Bernie D. Brinn and Ludie Louise Coburn

Family Bible records now in possession of Mrs. Ludie Louise Brinn of Scranton, NC which states Ralph Holton Brinn was born Sept. 7, 1904 to Bernie D. Brinn and Ludie Louise Coburn

Jan. 24, 1953 Hyde Co. tax abstract for Currituck Twp. which states Ralph H. Brinn was age 48.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 21, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 9, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 1/17/88" stamped across this certificate

Certificate #492; Book 10

Name: BROOKS, Edward
Born: July 12, 1878
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Thomas Brooks; Colored; born 1860 in Lake Landing, NC
Mother: Mary Insley; Colored; born 1862 in Lake Landing, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Oct. 6, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 6, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #109; Book 15

Name: BROWN, Addison
Born: Feb. 5, 1905
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: _________________; _____; ____________________
Mother: Caroline Brown; Colored; born in Engelhard, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 22 day of April [probably should be August] 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Addison Brown
Abstract of Evidence:

Aug. 25, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Loril Collins, cousin who lives in Engelhard, NC who states Addison Brown was born on Feb. 5, 1905 to Caroline Brown.

Family Bible records now in possession of Ada M. Brown of Engelhard, NC which states Addison Brown was born in Engelhard, NC on Feb. 5, 1905.

Rowsom Mutual Burial Association Ins. policy dated June 1, 1948 which states Addison Brown was age 43.

Date Evidence was examined: Aug. 27, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sept. 3, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #299; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Annie Laura
Born: Dec. 13, 1904
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Brown; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Cordelia Bridgman; white; born ____ in Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated Feb. 2, 1943 disclosing birth date, birthplace and parentage.
Insurance policy dated March 14, 1929 disclosing the date of birth and birthplace as Hyde Co., NC
Birth certificate of Walter Ralph Lowry, Jr., son of applicant, confirming the age and birthplace of applicant.

Date Evidence was taken: Feb. 2, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Feb. 2, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #159; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Carriel
Born: Feb. 18, 1927
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Puss Spencer; Address: (deceased)
Father: William Henry Brown; Negro; born 1898 in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Maggie Brown; Negro; born 1900 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.
Family Bible record of both parents and applicant.

Date Evidence was taken: June 20, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 24, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #153; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Daisy
Born: April 2, 1892
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Fannie Ballance (deceased); Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: William Henry Brown; Negro; born ____ in Craven Co., NC
Mother: Roseanna Farrow; Negro; born ____ in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting date or age and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 20, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #712; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Edna Marie
Born: Dec. 27, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Leah Midyette; Address: (deceased)
Father: Daisy Brown; Negro; born 1892 in Middletown, NC
Mother: Annie Retha Barber; Negro; born 1895 in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth date, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: March 22, 1949 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 28, 1949 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #459; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Esther Swann
Born: Oct. 14, 1894
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Lake Landing, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Frank Clarke; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Washington Brown; white; born 1845 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Laura Williams Barber; white; born 1859 in Mocksville, Rowan Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated July 7, 1943 disclosing birth date, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record appearing in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting the date of birth, and parentage.
Birth certificate of Virginia Page Spencer, daughter of applicant, supports the age and birthplace of said Esther Swann Brown.

Date Evidence was taken: July 16, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 16, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #69; Book 10

Name: BROWN, George Claudius
Born: May 11, 1908
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Swan Quarter, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. R.E. Windley; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Hezekiah Brown; white; born 1887 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Jennie Etta Brown; white; born 1890 in Swan Quarter, NC [In Memory Of indicates maiden name was Warner]

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Tax record appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office dated April 24, 1934, states age as 25 at time record was made.

Date Evidence was taken: Dec. 15, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 19, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #260; Book 15

Name: BROWN, Gertrude
Born: May 23, 1894
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Father: David Brown; Negro; born in NC
Mother: Sarah Mann; Negro; born in NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 30 day of May 1962 given before [unreadable], Notary Public.
/signed/ Gertrude Brown
Abstract of Evidence:

Hyde Co. marriage license dated March 17, 1912 which state Gertrude Brown will be 17 on her next birthday and that she is the daughter of David Brown and Sarah Mann.

1920 census report which states Gertrude Brown was born May 1894 in Hyde Co. and was the daughter of David Brown and Sarah Mann.

Jan. 6, 1919 Hyde Co. birth certificate of applicant's child which states Gertrude Brown was age 24 and born at Scranton, NC.

Date Evidence was examined: Nov. 14, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov, 15, 1962 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #167; Book 10

Name: BROWN, Hezekiah
Born: Nov. 8, 1887
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Hezekiah Brown; white; born 1835 in Swan Quarter, NC
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Credle; white; born 1850 in Swan Quarter, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Birth certificate of applicants child born Aug. 23, 1915 supports age and birthplace, etc.
Birth certificate of applicants child born May 6, 1917 supports age and birthplace, etc.
Birth certificate of applicants child born Aug. 10, 1920 supports age and birthplace, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: June 26, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 29, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #155; Book 10

Name: BROWN, William Henry
Born: Oct. 15, 1898
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Fannie Ballance; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: William Henry Brown; Negro; born ____ in Craven Co., NC
Mother: Roseanna Farrow; Negro; born ____ in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage license appearing of record in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 20, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #665; Book 10

Name: BRYANT, Earlie
Born: Jan. 27, 1901
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Unknown; Address: ~~~~~~~~~~~
Father: John Bryant; Negro; born ____ in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Julie Mann; Negro; born ____ in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Birth certificate of applicant's child supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
Marriage record supporting the date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Jan. 19, 1946 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 19, 1946 - /signed/ C.P. Stesick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 10/17/86" is stamped across this delayed birth certificate

Certificate #595; Book 10

Name: BRYANT, Ivy Dean
Born: Aug. 3, 1936
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Janie A. Spencer; Address: Engelhard, NC
Father: Len Bryant; Negro; born 1895 in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Betsy Selby; Negro; born 1906 in Engelhard, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge supporting the date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 19, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 19, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #60; Book 15

Name: BRYANT, Roy Thomas
Born: Aug. 3, 1939
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: John Thomas Bryant; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Mattie Lee Howard; Colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 28 day of Sept. 1959 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Mattie Lee Bryant, Representative for Applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

Sept. 15, 1959 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Mattie Lee Bryant, mother of applicant, of Fairfield, NC, age 36, states Roy Thomas Bryant was born in Engelhard, NC on Aug. 3, 1939 to John Thomas Bryant and Mattie Lee Howard.

Bible record now in possession of Mrs. Mattie Bryant of Engelhard, NC which states Roy T. Bryant was born in Hyde Co. on Aug. 3, 1939

Home Security Life Ins. Co. of Durham, NC policy issued Aug. 21, 1939 which states Roy Thomas Bryant will be 1 year old on his next birthday.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 28, 1959 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Oct. 15, 1959 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #245; Book 15

Name: BRYANT, Zollie Ann
Born: October 10, 1900
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: John Bryant; Negro; born in Engelhard, NC
Mother: Julia Sanders; Negro; born in Engelhard, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 14 day of July 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds.
/signed/ Zollie B. Hill

Abstract of Evidence:

July 13, 1962 affidavit of personal knowledge given by C. Frank Gibbs of Engelhard who stated that Zollie Ann Bryant was born October 10, 1900 at Engelhard to John Bryant and Julia Saunders.

Family Bible record now in possession of Zollie Bryant of Engelhard which states she was born Oct. 10, 1900 at Engelhard to John Bryant and Julia Saunders.

Beaufort Co., NC marriage license dated Nov. 8, 1936 which states Zollie Bryant was age 36 and daughter of John Bryant and Julia Saunders.

Date Evidence was examined: Sept. 25, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sept. 26, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #157; Book 10

Name: BUIE, Merle Rawles
Born: Sept. 21, 1879
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Rev. John Duncan Buie; white; born 1837 in Cumberland, NC
Mother: Harriet Rebecca Rawles; white; born 1837 in Virginia

Abstract of Evidence:

Marriage license appearing of record in the Guilford Co., NC Register's Office supports the age and parents.
Birth certificate of applicants child, James Duncan Buie, who was born in Greensboro, NC on Feb. 18, 1911 shows birth of father as 1879 at Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Ruby Lee Buie, the second child of applicant, was born in Clarksdale, Coahoma Co., Miss. on Jan. 8, 1921 showing birth of father as 1879 at Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Insurance policy supporting date of birth and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: June 19, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #24; Book 10

Name: BURGESS, Edwin Arelous
Born: June 20, 1892
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Patience Credle; Address: Scranton, NC
Father: Matthew S. Burgess; white; born 1855 in Hyde County, NC
Mother: Mary J. Fortescue; white; born 1869 in Hyde County, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth and parentage.
Seaman's papers supporting the date of birth, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 11, 1941 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 13, 1941 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: "Deceased 8/17/83" is stamped across this delayed birth certificate

Certificate #382; Book 10

Name: BURGESS, Clarence Walter
Born: April 24, 1890
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Patience Credle; Address: (deceased)
Father: Matthew S. Burgess; white; born ____ in Scranton, NC [Certificate #24 above states 1855]
Mother: Mary John Fortescue; white; born 1870 in Scranton, NC [Certificate #24 above states 1869]

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] dated May 12, 1943 disclosing birth, birthplace, parentage.
Family Bible record disclosing date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: May 12, 1943 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 12, 1943 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #261; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Annie Bell
Born: September 3, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: ~~~~~~~~; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: Walter Burrus; Colored; born 1890 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Carrie Burrus; Colored; born 1891 in Scranton, NC [maiden name Sanderson]

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Insurance policy supporting age, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Sept. 9, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Sept. 12, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #364; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Elizabeth
Born: Jan. 17, 1912
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. J.E. Mann; Address: Middletown, NC
Father: Robert S. Burrus; white; 1858 in Middletown, NC
Mother: Ellen Jennette Burrus; white; born 1869 in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record appearing in the Hyde Co. register's Office supporting the age and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 16, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 16, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #190; Book 15

Name: BURRUS, ~~Iver Lou~~ Ivay Lue
Born: Jan. 9, ~~1944~~ 1945
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: ____________; _____; ______________
Mother: Mary Jane Burrus; Negro; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 21 day of Aug. 1961 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Lydia Burrus , Representative for Applicant

Abstract of Evidence:

Aug. 22, 1961 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Lydia Burrus of Belhaven, NC who states that Ivay Lue Burrus was born in Fairfield, NC on Jan. 9, 1944 [should be 1945] to Mary Jane Burrus.

Family Bible record now in possession of Lydia Burrus of Belhaven, NC which states Ivay Lue Burrus was born in Fairfield, NC on Jan. 9, 1945

August 1951 Belhaven High School record given by R.P. Carr, Principal, which states Ivay Lue Burrus was born in Fairfield, NC on Jan. 9, 1945.

Date Evidence was examined: March 9, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: March 13, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Additional Information: "Per request of Vital Records in Raleigh - Rec. 3/10/92"

Certificate #165; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Jaccie Farrow
Born: October 12, 1887
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Eliza King; Address: (deceased)
Father: John Fletcher Burrus; white; 1848 in Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
Mother: Josephine Bonaparte Burrus [maiden name Pugh]; white; born 1854 in Gulrock, Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record supporting age, etc.
Insurance policy supporting age and birthplace.

Date Evidence was taken: July 2, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 6, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #29; Book 15

Name: BURRUS, Joe Nelson
Born: May 29, 1945
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Thomas Burrus; Negro; born in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Nora Murray; Negro; born in Fairfield, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 14 day of Dec. 1961given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ C.J. Cahoon , representative for Joe Nelson Burrus

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Nora Burrus, mother of applicant, on Dec. 13, 1961 stating Joe Nelson Burrus was born in Fairfield on May 29, 1945 and was the son of Tom E. Burrus and Nora Murray.

Family Bible record now in possession of Anothern Murray of Fairfield, NC states Joe Nelson Burrus was born in Fairfield, NC on May 29, 1945 to Tom E. Burrus and Nora Murray.

Home Security Life Ins. policy dated Oct. 29, 1952 states Joe Nelson Burrus will be 8 his next birthday; that he was born in Fairfield, NC; and that he was the son of Tom E. Burrus and Nora Murray.

Date Evidence was examined: [no date given] - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 18, 1961 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #543; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Katie Irene
Born: Feb. 13, 1913
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Laura Burrus; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Burrus; Negro; born 1879 in Fairfield, NC
Mother: Melissa Johnson; Negro; born 1882 in Fairfield, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Marriage record supporting the date of birth and parentage.
Birth certificate of applicants child supporting the date of birth and birthplace.
Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth, parentage, etc.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 28, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Nov. 28, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #202; Book 15

Name: BURRUS, Leondas
Born: June 20, 1945
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC
Father: James Burrus; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC
Mother: Dortha Whitaker; colored; born in Hyde Co., NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 10 day of April 1962 given before Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
/signed/ Dortho N. Burrus, representative for Leondas Burrus

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge given by Dortha W. Burrus, mother of applicant, on April 14, 1962 stating Leondas Burrus was born in Fairfield on June 20, 1945 and was the son of James Burrus and Dortha Whitaker.

Family Bible record now in possession of Dortha Burrus of Fairfield, NC states Leondas Burrus was born in Fairfield, NC on June 20, 1945 to James Burrus and Dortha W. Burrus.

1956 school record for David High School states Leondas Burrus was born on June 20, 1945 to James R. Burrus and Dorotha Whitaker.

Date Evidence was examined: May 9, 1962 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: May 14, 1962 - /signed/ Charles R. Council, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #271; Book 15

Name: BURRUS, Lillie Estelle
Born: Aug. 6, 1899
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC
Father: Andrew Peele Burrus; white; born in Hatteras, NC
Mother: Sophia McKenney; white; born in Engelhard, NC

I hereby declare under oath that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge this 9 day of Jan. 1963 given before Pauline G. Mason, Notary Public.
/signed/ Lillie B. Swindell

Abstract of Evidence:

Jan. 9, 1963 affidavit of personal knowledge given by Delana B. Twiford of Engelhard, sister of applicant, who states Lillie Estelle Burrus was born Aug. 6, 1899 at Engelhard to Andrew Peele Burrus and Sophia McKenney.

Family Bible record now in possession of Delana Twiford of Middletown, NC which states Lillie E. Burrus was born Aug. 6, 1899 at Engelhard to Andrew Peele Burrus and Sophia McKenney

Modern Woodmen of American insurance policy dated June 1, 1951 which states Lillie E. Burrus will be age 52 on her next birthday and that she was born in Engelhard, NC.

Date Evidence was examined: Jan. 17, 1963 - /signed/ Evelyn H. Swindell, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Jan. 18, 1963 - /signed/ Glenn A. Flinchum, Chief of Office of Vital Statistics

Certificate #605; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Lottie Mae
Born: Sept. 17, 1924
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Jennie Bradshaw; Address: (deceased)
Father: Walter Burrus; Negro; born 1890 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Carrie Sanderson; Negro; born 1892 in Scranton, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit of personal knowledge supporting the date of birth, place of birth and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: June 9, 1945 - /signed/ Janie C. Swindell, Acting Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 9, 1945 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #156; Book 10 (also #154 which had been voided)

Name: BURRUS, Lovie Allen
Born: Feb. 21, 1881
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Don't know; Address: ~~~~~~~~
Father: John Fletcher Burrus; white; born Feb. 26, 1848 in Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
Mother: Josephine Bonaparte Pugh; white; born March 26, 1854 in Mt. Pleasant, Hyde Co., NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Life Insurance policy issued to applicant Jan. 28, 1929 by Life Ins. Co. of Virginia in Richmond, Va.
Family record of applicants parents. This record, both ink and paper, shows considerable age and shows no change or erasure and appears genuine and creditable.
Birth of Norman Charles Tillett, son of applicant, born Aug. 10, 1920 as recorded on page 226 in Volume 7 of births in the Register of Deeds office of Pasquotank Co., NC.

Date Evidence was taken: June 18, 1942 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: June 22, 1942 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Note: Another Delayed Birth Certificate is also located in the Dare Co., NC Delayed Births; Certificate #1486

Certificate #559; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Robert Benjamin
Born: Feb. 12, 1887
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Eliza King; Address: (deceased)
Father: Robert S. Burrus; white; 1855 in Middletown, NC
Mother: Ellen Farrow Jennette; white; born 1868 in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Marriage record appearing in the Hyde Co. Register's Office supporting the date of birth and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Aug. 11, 1944 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Aug. 11, 1944 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #792; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Sudie Mehetabel
Born: May 18, 1891
Sex: Female
Birthplace: Middletown, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: Dr. Oscar Gibbs; Address: (deceased)
Father: George Taylor Burrus; white; ____ in Middletown, NC
Mother: Sallie Gibbs; white; born ____ in Middletown, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: July 1, 1950 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: July 13, 1950 - /signed/ C.P. Stevick, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

Certificate #714; Book 10

Name: BURRUS, Wallace Lee
Born: April 6, 1944
Sex: Male
Birthplace: Scranton, Hyde Co., NC
Attendant at Birth: W.L. Swindell; Address: Swan Quarter, NC
Father: Milton Lee Burrus; Negro; born 1916 in Scranton, NC
Mother: Hattie Mann; Negro; born 1918 in Scranton, NC

Abstract of Evidence:

Affidavit [doesn't say who made affidavit] supporting the date of birth, place of birth and parentage.
Family Bible record supporting date of birth, birthplace and parentage.

Date Evidence was taken: Nov. 3, 1948 - /signed/ Bonner R. Lee, Register of Deeds
Date Filed: Dec. 4, 1948 - /signed/ R.T. Stimpson, Director Bureau of Vital Statistics

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