Calvin Gurley1

M, b. after 1809
FatherJonathan Gurley b. bt 1790 - 1800, d. bt 1858 - 1868
MotherRene Bulls b. 1790, d. bt 1874 - 1884
     Calvin Gurley was born after 1809; based on marriage of Johathan and Rene.2 He married Martha Portis on 13 January 1859 at Guilford County, North Carolina.3

Family

Martha Portis b. c 1835

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.24, John Gurley's answers to AE Gurley's questions in 1911. Listed siblings stating "Henry Gurley, oldest - Joseph, William, James, Debre, Zilpha, John & Robert (twins), Nancy, Calvin. These are the names of my brothers and sisters, myself included. They are all dead except myself.
  2. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Reve Bulls Groom: Jonathan Gurley Bond Date: 28 Nov 1809 County: Johnston Record #: 01 085 Bondsman: Meurell Gurley Witness: R. Sanders Bond #: 000067995.






  3. [S624] Betty Coates, "Email Betty Coates to Hubert T. Gurley 07.08.10," e-mail to Hubert T. Gurley, August 10, 2007, Devro Charles Gurley married Emeline Portis on November 10, 1858 in Guilford County, NC.Brother named Calvin who married Emeline's sister - Martha Portis on January 163, 1859 in Guilford County, NC.

Rene Bulls1

F, b. 1790, d. between 1874 and 1884
     Rene Bulls was also known as Arrena.2 Rene Bulls was also known as Reve.3 She was born in 1790.4,5 She married Jonathan Gurley after a marriage bond was issued on 28 November 1809 at Johnston County, North Carolina.6,3 Rene Bulls died between 1874 and 1884.7

Family

Jonathan Gurley b. bt 1790 - 1800, d. bt 1858 - 1868
Children

Citations

  1. [S38] Charlotte D. Meldrum, Johnston County Marriages 1764-1867, p.28, Jonathan Gurley to Rene Bailey 28, Dec. 1809 Bdsm Morris Gurley.
  2. [S624] Betty Coates, "Email Betty Coates to Hubert T. Gurley 07.08.10," e-mail to Hubert T. Gurley, August 10, 2007, DIn the 1860 census, ther mother Arrenda, was living with Calvin and Martha.
  3. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Reve Bulls Groom: Jonathan Gurley Bond Date: 28 Nov 1809 County: Johnston Record #: 01 085 Bondsman: Meurell Gurley Witness: R. Sanders Bond #: 000067995.






  4. [S6] 1840 Copy of Film, Sadler, TX, Wayne Co, NC. Jonathan Gurley household inclus 1 Male 40-50 (Jonathan), 2 Males 10-15 (John & Robert), 1 Male under 5,1 Female 70-80, 1 Female 40-50 (Irene), 1 Female 15-20, 1 Female 5-10.
  5. [S497] 1870 Census, unknown repository address, p.153 High Point Township. August 31, 1870. Irene Gurley was 80 living with Zilpha Corbitt and Everett Corbitt.
  6. [S58] Brent H. Holcomb, Marriages of Johnston County, North Carolina 1762-1868, p.47, "Gurley, Jonathan & Rene Bulls, 28 Nov, 1809; Meurell Gurley bondsman."
  7. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.24, John Gurley in answers to questions indicated that his mother died at age 84.

Walter Dallas Gurley

M, b. 29 August 1932, d. 25 December 1959
FatherWalter Dallas Gurley b. 8 May 1891, d. 27 Jun 1979
     Walter Dallas Gurley was born on 29 August 1932. He died on 25 December 1959 at North Carolina at age 27.1

Citations

  1. [S902] Walter Dallas Gurley Jr. 1932-1959, online unknown url, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229222810/… : accessed 16 April 2022), memorial page for Walter Dallas Gurley Jr. (29 Aug 1932–25 Dec 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 229222810, citing Willow Dale Cemetery, Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Zoomgirl (contributor 49129903) .

Needham Raiford Gurley1,2

M, b. 22 November 1898
FatherHenry Scott M Gurley3 b. 5 Oct 1853, d. 15 Apr 1920
MotherSarah R Radford3 b. 10 Mar 1865, d. 10 Apr 1943
     Needham Raiford Gurley was born on 22 November 1898 at Dudley, Waynce County, North Carolina.4,5

Citations

  1. [S8] A.E. Gurley Notes;, p.16.
  2. [S152] Letter, Justus R. Moll to Elizabeth Gurley McBerry, October 20, 1930, A listing of the children of Raiford and Cherry Gurley... "Needham m Della Raines;."
  3. [S959] FindAGrave Sarah R Radford Gurley 1865-1943, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102665119/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102665119/… accessed 22 July 2023), memorial page for Sarah R Radford Gurley (10 Mar 1865–10 Apr 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 102665119, citing Miles Radford Cemetery, Beulahtown, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Gloria Starling Johnson (contributor 47561627).
  4. [S957] Needham Raiford Gurley FindAGrave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252812926/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252812926/… accessed 22 July 2023), memorial page for Needham Raiford Gurley (22 Nov 1898–29 Dec 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 252812926, citing Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Donald Holt (contributor 51217114).
  5. [S359] Census, unknown repository address, Boon Hill Lower District, p. 13A. Needham Gurley household included: Needham 62, Della 52, son Henry 21 and his wife, Peggie also 21. He was a farmer and he owned his own house. He could neither read or write.

Charity Della Pervis Rains1

F, b. 12 October 1860, d. 3 December 1951
     Charity Della Pervis Rains was born on 12 October 1860 at North Carolina.2,3 She married Needham R Gurley circa 1884.1 Charity Della Pervis Rains died on 3 December 1951 at age 91.2 She was buried after 3 December 1951 at Rains Cross Roads Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina.2

Family

Needham R Gurley b. 21 May 1858, d. 14 Nov 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S960] FindAGrave Needham R Gurley 1858-1929, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857791/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857791/… accessed 22 July 2023), memorial page for Needham R. Gurley (21 May 1858–14 Nov 1929), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42857791, citing Rains Cross Roads Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by kmTrower (contributor 47181855).
  2. [S961] FindAGrave Charity Della Pervis Rains Gurley 1860-1951, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857773/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857773/… accessed 22 July 2023), memorial page for Charity Della Pervis Rains Gurley (12 Oct 1860–3 Dec 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42857773, citing Rains Cross Roads Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by kmTrower (contributor 47181855).
  3. [S359] Census, unknown repository address, Boon Hill Lower District, p. 13A. Needham Gurley household included: Needham 62, Della 52, son Henry 21 and his wife, Peggie also 21. He was a farmer and he owned his own house. He could neither read or write.
  4. [S967] FindAGrave L.R. Gurley 1888-1888, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857712/l-r-gurley
  5. [S968] FindAGrave Mary E. Gurley Wheeler 1891-1954, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42923293/mary-e-wheeler, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42923293/… accessed 12 August 2023), memorial page for Mary E. Gurley Wheeler (25 Jun 1891–17 Oct 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42923293, citing Rains Cross Roads Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by kmTrower (contributor 47181855).
  6. [S970] FindAGrave D.F. Gurley 1906-1906, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857737/d-f-gurley, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42857737/d-f-gurley: accessed 12 August 2023), memorial page for D. F. Gurley (26 Aug 1906–1 Dec 1906), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42857737, citing Rains Cross Roads Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by kmTrower (contributor 47181855).

John West Gurley

M, b. circa 1794
FatherWest Gurley b. c 1761, d. b 14 Jun 1853
     John West Gurley was born circa 1794 at South Carolina.1 He married Patsy or Polly Huffstutler on 25 October 1823 at Blount County, Alabama; unsure about actual name could be: Mary, Patsy, Polly Huffstutler, Huffstutlar.2,3 John West Gurley legal document filing for bankruptcy circa 10 September 1842 at Blount County, Alabama.4 He was issued a U.S. land patent when he purchased 40 acres on 1 August 1849 at Blount and Jefferson County line, Alabama.5

Family

Patsy or Polly Huffstutler b. c 1807
Children

Citations

  1. [S194] Letter, Dennis Gurley to Ted Gurley, 1998-, Nov. 26, 1998 letter describing his ancestors. Biirthdate based on 1850 Blount Co. AL census.
  2. [S15] Lottie Painter Hudson, Blount County Marriages, p.15 "John Gurley to Patsy Hufstutler Oct. 25, 1823" Referenced Book 1820-1830 p.93.
  3. [S194] Letter, Dennis Gurley to Ted Gurley, 1998-, Nov. 26, 1998 letter describing his ancestors.
  4. [S247] Alabama Records Volume 15 Madison County "The Democrat" 1841-59 (published), p.48 From the Huntsville Democrat Newspaper.
  5. [S250] U.S. Government Offical Web Site for Federal Patents, John West Gurley, Alabama patent dated August 1, 1849. Serial number:AL3640__.440. Described as 40 acres. Aliquot Parts: NESE Sec 19 Twnshp 14-S Range 1-W Blount/Jefferson Co. line, AL.
  6. [S194] Letter, Dennis Gurley to Ted Gurley, 1998-, Nov. 26, 1998 letter describing his ancestors based on 1850 Blount Co. AL census.

Nell Sue Whitman

F, b. 1887, d. 1984
     Nell Sue Whitman was born in 1887.1 She married Davis Robert Gurley Jr., son of Gen. Davis Robert Gurley and Louisa Wells Earle, on 12 July 1916 at Waco, TX. Nell Sue Whitman died in 1984 at Waco, Texas.1 She was buried in 1984 at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas.1

Family

Davis Robert Gurley Jr. b. 17 Oct 1871, d. 18 Jan 1932
Child

Citations

  1. [S526] Unknown name of person Marker, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Nell W. Gurley 1887 - 1984.

Nell Sue Gurley

F, b. 12 July 1916, d. 20 April 1978
FatherDavis Robert Gurley Jr. b. 17 Oct 1871, d. 18 Jan 1932
MotherNell Sue Whitman b. 1887, d. 1984
     Nell Sue Gurley was born on 12 July 1916 at Waco, TX. She died on 20 April 1978 at Houston, TX, at age 61.

James Davis

M, d. circa 1799
     James Davis died circa 1799 at Johnston County, North Carolina.1 He left a will probated on 13 August 1799 at Johnston County, North Carolina.2

Citations

  1. [S152] Letter, Justus R. Moll to Elizabeth Gurley McBerry, October 20, 1930, "James Davis d. Johnston County and will probated Aug. 13, 1799."
  2. [S152] Letter, Justus R. Moll to Elizabeth Gurley McBerry, October 20, 1930, "James Davis will probated 8-13-95."

Polly Jones1

F, b. 1820
     Polly Jones was born in 1820.2 As of 27 October 1835, Polly Jones was also known as Nancy Gurley.3 She married Henry Gurley, son of Jonathan Gurley and Rene Bulls, after 27 October 1835 at Johnston County, North Carolina.4,5,6,3

Family

Henry Gurley b. 1814
Children

Citations

  1. [S34] "Population Schedule of the Seventh Census 1850, Johnston County", v. 6, n.1, p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.
  2. [S34] "Population Schedule of the Seventh Census 1850, Johnston County", v.6 no. 1 p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.
  3. [S606] Unknown author, "Century Old Diary Gives Holt History - Smithfield Herald June 15, 1934", Diary of William Norman Holt. 1835 Oct 27 Henry Gurley and Nancy Jones married.
  4. [S37] Unknown author, Johnston County Marriage Index Book, p.436.
  5. [S38] Charlotte D. Meldrum, Johnston County Marriages 1764-1867, p.65, Henry GURLEY to Polly Jones 27, Oct. 1835.
  6. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Polly Jones Groom: Henry Gurley Bond Date: 27 Oct 1835
    County: Johnston Record #: 01 085 Bondsman: John C. Montagu
    Witness: Thos. Rice Bond #: 000067994.



Elizabeth Thomas

F, b. 1808
     Elizabeth Thomas was born in 1808 at North Carolina.1,2 She married Joseph Gurley, son of Jonathan Gurley and Rene Bulls, after a marriage bond was posted on on 27 October 1835 at Johnston County, North Carolina.3,4,5,6 Elizabeth Thomas was enumerated with Joseph Gurley on the census of 1860 at Boon Hill Post Office, Johnston County, North Carolina, as Elizabeth Gurley she is listed as a 51 year old woman.2 Elizabeth Thomas married Joel Gurley, son of Joseph Gurley and Elizabeth Thomas, circa 1870.

Family 1

Joseph Gurley b. 1810
Children

Family 2

Joel Gurley b. 1846
Child

Citations

  1. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, 1850 Census show Joseph Gurley household with Joseph 40, a farmer, wife Elizabeth, 42; daughters: Martha 14, Mary 12, Nancy 8, Zilpah 4, and Sally 1. Sons Joel 10 and William 6.
  2. [S515] Debbie J. King, "Johnston County 1860 Census pt.2", p.56 Household numberr 59 is noted with Joseph Gurley, 49 Blacksmith with personal estate valued at $381, Elizabeth 51, Martha 24, Mary 22, Joel 18, Nancy 16, William 15, Zilpha 13, Sally10 all were born in North Carolina.
  3. [S37] Unknown author, Johnston County Marriage Index Book, p.441, From AE Gurley notes off a sheet of The James Hotel stationery of Washington, DC.
  4. [S38] Charlotte D. Meldrum, Johnston County Marriages 1764-1867, p.65.
  5. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Elizabeth Thomas Groom: Joseph Gurley Bond Date: 27 Oct 1835 County: Johnston Record #: 01 085 Bondsman: John C Montague Witness: Thos. Rice Bond #: 000067996.








  6. [S606] Unknown author, "Century Old Diary Gives Holt History - Smithfield Herald June 15, 1934", Diary of William Norman Holt. 1835 oct 27. Joseph Gurley and Elizabeth Thomas were married.

William Gurley

M, b. 1840
FatherHenry Gurley1 b. 1814
MotherPolly Jones1 b. 1820
     William Gurley was born in 1840.2

Citations

  1. [S34] "Population Schedule of the Seventh Census 1850, Johnston County", v.6 no. 1 p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.
  2. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.

Lemma Gurley

M, b. 1842
FatherHenry Gurley1 b. 1814
MotherPolly Jones b. 1820
     Lemma Gurley was born in 1842.2

Citations

  1. [S34] "Population Schedule of the Seventh Census 1850, Johnston County", v.6 no. 1 p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.
  2. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows Henry Gurley household with Henry 36, Wife Polley 30, Son William 10, and Son Lemma 8.

Martha Gurley

F, b. 1836
FatherJoseph Gurley1 b. 1810
MotherElizabeth Thomas b. 1808
     Martha Gurley was born in 1836 at North Carolina.1,2 She was enumerated with Joseph Gurley on the census of 1860 at Boon Hill Post Office, Johnston County, North Carolina, as Martha Gurley she is listed as a 24 year old woman who was born in North Carolina.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, 1850 Census show Joseph Gurley household with Joseph 40, a farmer, wife Elizabeth, 43; daughters: Martha 14, Mary 12, Nancy 8, Zilpah 4, and Sally 1. Sons Joel 10 and William 6.
  2. [S515] Debbie J. King, "Johnston County 1860 Census pt.2", p.56 Household numberr 59 is noted with Joseph Gurley, 49 Blacksmith with personal estate valued at $381, Elizabeth 51, Martha 24, Mary 22, Joel 18, Nancy 16, William 15, Zilpha 13, Sally10 all were born in North Carolina.

Mary Gurley

F, b. 1838
FatherJoseph Gurley1 b. 1810
MotherElizabeth Thomas b. 1808
     Mary Gurley was born in 1838 at North Carolina.1,2 She legal document on 28 May 1866 at Johnston County, North Carolina.3

Citations

  1. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, 1850 Census show Joseph Gurley household with Joseph 40, a farmer, wife Elizabeth, 43; daughters: Martha 14, Mary 12, Nancy 8, Zilpah 4, and Sally 1. Sons Joel 10 and William 6.
  2. [S515] Debbie J. King, "Johnston County 1860 Census pt.2", p.56 Household numberr 59 is noted with Joseph Gurley, 49 Blacksmith with personal estate valued at $381, Elizabeth 51, Martha 24, Mary 22, Joel 18, Nancy 16, William 15, Zilpha 13, Sally10 all were born in North Carolina.
  3. [S594] Unknown author, "1863 Tax List - Johnston County - Smithfield District", Possible Mary Gurley listed in the index of Book 1 page 67 of the Johnston County Bastardly Bonds gave birth May 28, 1866. Father James H. Harrison.