Levinia (?)1

F, b. 1820
     Levinia (?) was born in 1820.1 She married James Gurley, son of George Gurley Jr. and Lucy Martin, before 1870 at Southampton County, Virginia.1

Family

James Gurley b. 1805

Citations

  1. [S292] Copy of Film, unknown repository address, p.166a Household number 317 James Gurley household included James, 64 he was a farmer with an estate valued at $100. Cabot was a 19 year old laborer, Richard was a 16 year old laborer, Levinia was a 50 year old female, and Mary Blow was a 54 year old female living in the household.

George Allen Gurley1,2

M, b. 8 October 1901, d. 14 February 1965
FatherThaddeus Ralph Gurley1 b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 23 Nov 1940
MotherEllen O. Baker1 b. 22 May 1871, d. 31 Jan 1936
     George Allen Gurley was born on 8 October 1901 at Wayne County, North Carolina.3 He died on 14 February 1965 at age 63.4

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "My lineage is as follows starting with my father George A. Gurley, Thaddeus R. Gurley, Nestus H. Gurley, Daniel Gurley. In the 1880 Census for Wayne County, Daniel Gurley is shown as living with Nestus H. Gurley."
  2. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. George Allen Gurley b. 10-8-1901 d. Feb. 14, 1965 m. Louise Estelle Jones. Children: Walter Allen Gurley, Patrick Thaddeus Gurley, George Thomas Gurley.
  3. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, September 18, 2009. George Allen Gurley b. 1801, d. Feb 14 1965, Wayne County NC.
  4. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."

Nancy Floyed1

F, b. circa 1795
     Nancy Floyed was born circa 1795; Conflicting information using census data
1820 lists as 26 - 44 1794
1850 listed as 45 years old.1,2 She married Winston Gurley, son of Joel Gurley and Rachel Boon, after 3 October 1812 at Wake County, North Carolina.3

Family

Winston Gurley b. 1792
Children

Citations

  1. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Nancy Floyed
    Groom: Winston Gurley
    Bond Date: 03 Oct 1812
    County: Wake
    Record #: 01 183
    Bondsman: Meede Rogers
    Witness: B S King
    Bond #: 000153579.
  2. [S523] Byron and Barbara Sistler, 1850 Census Tennessee vol.3 Gaskell through Johas, p.20 Winston Girley 58, Nancy 45, William 30, Lucinda 25, Elizabeth 18, David W. RANSON 24, George 22, George CAVNOR, William THOMPSON 21, Thomas CREUS 20. Winston and Nancy both born in NC. Sourced Hardeman County p.1218-309.
  3. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Nancy Floyed; Groom: Winston Gurley; Bond Date: 03 Oct 1812; County: Wake; Record #: 01 183; Bondsman: Meede Rogers
    Witness: B S King; Bond #: 000153579.

James E. Gurley1

M, d. 1958
     James E. Gurley died in 1958.1

Citations

  1. [S490] Ed Gurley, "Ed Gurley E-mail's 2000-2002," e-mail to Ted Gurley, "I am the eldest son of James E. Gurley d/58; who was the eldest son Elmer C. Gurley; b7-29-1897, who was the eldest son of James W. Gurley, b11-22-1872. All that makes me 62 yrs of age now residing in El Paso, TX."

John G. Gurley1

M, b. 1820, d. circa October 1899
     John G. Gurley was born in 1820 at Boon Hill Township, Wayne County, North Carolina.1,2,3 He married Francis E. Nichols on 21 July 1853 at Johnston County, North Carolina.4 John G. Gurley waslisted on the in 1863 tax list of at Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, his household's taxable property included.5 Acres Town Lot 112 valued at $100.5 acres Town lot 92 valued at $350, and .5 acres of Town lot 69 valued at $350.5 He began military service on 28 July 1863 at Ft. Johnston, Brunswick County, North Carolina, when he enlisted in 1st Company I of the 36th Regiment N.C. Troops (3rd Regiment NC Artillery). 40th State Troops.6,7,8 He was transfered to the 3rd Company G, 40th Regiment N.C. Troops along with several other soldiers on 4 November 1863. John G. Gurley is head of household on the census of 22 June 1870 at Johnston County, North Carolina, asJohn G. Gurley. He is a 50 year old groccer, born in Wayne County, his property is valued at $500 and his estate is valued at $1000.. Enumerated with were Francis E. Nichols.2 John G. Gurley died circa October 1899 at Johnston County, North Carolina.9 The obituary of John G. Gurley on 27 October 1899.3

Family

Francis E. Nichols b. 1830

Citations

  1. [S36] Unknown author, Johnston County Genealogical Society Journal v.6 no. 1, p.4, Summary of 1850 Census shows John G Gurley household numbered 18, with John listed as a white laborer.
  2. [S498] Census, unknown repository address, p.509 Household 36 Smithfield Township June 22, 1870. John G. Gurley 50, Francis 40.
  3. [S640] Unknown subject Website, by unknown photographer, John G. Gurley (80)
    Pub 10.27.1899
    b Boon Hill Twsp
    operated Hotel de Gurley in Smithfield.
  4. [S295] Ancestry.com North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1864, online www.ancestry.com, Bride: Francis E Nichols
    Groom: John G Gurley
    Bond Date: 21 Jul 1853
    County: Johnston
    Record #: 01 085
    Witness: John H. Keneday
    Bond #: 000067998
    Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1853
    Performed By: Edwin Boykin, Justice of the Peace.








  5. [S594] Unknown author, "1863 Tax List - Johnston County - Smithfield District", Gurley, John G. No slaves. Three lots all .5 acres: 112 $100, 92 $350, 69 $350 in Smithfield District.
  6. [S451] Louis H. Manarin, North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster Vol.1 Artillery, p.306 John G. Gurley enlisted in Brunswick County at age 43, July 28, 1863.
  7. [S826] Janet B. Hewett and Joyce Lawrence, North Carolina Confederate Soldiers 1861 - 1865, Name Roster Volume 1 A-O, John G. Gurley was in the 3rd Artilery, 40th St. Troops, Co. G.
  8. [S827] Historical Data Systems: American Civil War Research Database, online http://civilwardata.com/, John G. Gurley enlisted on July 28, 1863 at the age of 43.
  9. [S506] Elizabeth E. Ross, "Johnston County Will Abstracts", Johnston County Will Abstracts Microfilm CR#56.801.4. p.38 Executed October 2, 1899; Probated October 28, 1899. Wife Francis Gurley - all personal and real property, all my rights and claims. Executor Frances Gurley. Witness: J.D. Parker, P.T. Massey. Signed John G. Gurley.

    Will of John G. Gurley
    Johnston County 1899

    I, John G. Gurley of Smithfield Johnston County, North Carolina,
    do make and declare this as my last will and testament hereby revoking
    any and all wills by me at any time heretofore made:
    I give, bequeath and devise to my beloved wife, Frances Gurley,
    all my personal and real property of every description whatever and
    wherever located; also all my rights, claims and choses in action, in
    fee simple, to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs forever.
    I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife executrix of this
    my will.
    In writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This
    the 2nd day of October A.D. 1899.

    (signed) John G. Gurley

    Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John G. Gurley to be
    his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request
    and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto.
    J. D. Parker
    P. T. Massey.

Dorothy Gurley Taft1

F, b. 2 March 1897, d. 26 March 1994
FatherWilliam B. Taft1 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley1 b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     Dorothy Gurley Taft was born on 2 March 1897 at Seattle, Washington.1 She died on 26 March 1994 at age 97.1

Citations

  1. [S307] Annie Favor, "Descendants of Edward Jeremiah Gurley", not cited.

Richard Gurley Taft1

M, b. 16 November 1900, d. June 1963
FatherWilliam B. Taft1 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley1 b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     Richard Gurley Taft was born on 16 November 1900 at Seattle, Washington.1 He died in June 1963 at Seattle, Washington, at age 62.1

Citations

  1. [S307] Annie Favor, "Descendants of Edward Jeremiah Gurley", not cited.

John Gurley Taft1

M, b. 21 April 1902, d. October 1981
FatherWilliam B. Taft1 b. 9 Jan 1854
MotherSarah Francis Gurley1 b. 19 Feb 1858, d. 12 Nov 1949
     John Gurley Taft was born on 21 April 1902 at Seattle, Washington.1 He died in October 1981 at Allendale, New Jersey, at age 79.1

Citations

  1. [S307] Annie Favor, "Descendants of Edward Jeremiah Gurley", not cited.

Loyal Godfrey1

F, b. 1881, d. 2001
MotherBulah May Gurley Taft1 b. 18 Jul 1881
     Loyal Godfrey was born in 1881 at Waco, Texas.2 She died in 2001 at S, Washington.2

Citations

  1. [S307] Annie Favor, "Descendants of Edward Jeremiah Gurley", not cited.
  2. [S584] Kenneth Godfrey Ward, "Kenneth Ward Emails," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 4, 2009, I am Kenneth Godfrey Ward(1942). My great grandmother was Sarah Francis
    Gurley. Her daughter was Beulah May Taft (born Waco 1881, pictured with PB
    Gurley in #1117). Her daughter, my mother, was Loyal Taft Godfrey (Seattle
    1914-2001).

Wilton Ralph Gurley1

M, b. 1 October 1892, d. 29 September 1941
FatherThaddeus Ralph Gurley1 b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 23 Nov 1940
MotherEllen O. Baker1 b. 22 May 1871, d. 31 Jan 1936
     Wilton Ralph Gurley was born on 1 October 1892.1,2 He married Ada Coor on 16 November 1919.1,3 Wilton Ralph Gurley died on 29 September 1941 at Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 48.1,2 He was buried after 29 September 1941 at Pine Forest Methodist Churchyard, Wayne County, North Carolina.4
Wilton Ralph Gurley marker (Ted Gurley 2020)

Family

Ada Coor b. 27 Jan 1898, d. 5 Jun 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S597] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Wilton Ralph Gurley
    North Carolina
    Pvt 120 Inf 30 Div
    September 29, 1941
    Born October 1, 1892.
  3. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Wilton Ralph married Ada Coore November 16, 1919.
  4. [S115] Mrs. Faison Thomson Jr. and Mrs Gordon B. Weeks, Wayne County Gravestone Incsriptions, p.397 "Wilton Ralph Gurley, 10-1-1892; 9-29-1941. NC Pvt-120 Inf - 30 Div."
  5. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Wilton Ralph married Ada Coore November 16, 1919. Children Ophelia Justine and Lawrence Ray.

Roland Lynn Gurley1

M, b. 27 January 1895, d. 27 July 1944
FatherThaddeus Ralph Gurley1 b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 23 Nov 1940
MotherEllen O. Baker1 b. 22 May 1871, d. 31 Jan 1936
     Roland Lynn Gurley was born on 27 January 1895.1 He married Neta Thompson on 20 November 1920.2 Roland Lynn Gurley died on 27 July 1944 at age 49.1 He was buried after 27 July 1944 at Wayne County, North Carolina.
Roland Gurley marker (Ted Gurley 2000)

Family

Neta Thompson b. 1 Oct 1894, d. 6 Jul 1987
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Roland Lynn married Nelta Lucille Thompson on 11-20-1920. Children Thaddeus Ralph Dorothy Lucille, Roland Bright.
  3. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Roland Lynn married Nelta Lucille Thompson on 11-20-1920. Children Thaddeus Ralph, orothy Lucille, Roland Bright.

Ada Coor1

F, b. 27 January 1898, d. 5 June 1976
     Ada Coor was born on 27 January 1898.2 She married Wilton Ralph Gurley, son of Thaddeus Ralph Gurley and Ellen O. Baker, on 16 November 1919.1,3 Ada Coor died on 5 June 1976 at Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 78.4 She was buried after 5 June 1976 at Falling Creek Baptist Church, Wayne County, North Carolina.4

Family

Wilton Ralph Gurley b. 1 Oct 1892, d. 29 Sep 1941
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S115] Mrs. Faison Thomson Jr. and Mrs Gordon B. Weeks, Wayne County Gravestone Incsriptions, p.397 "Ada Coor Gurley 1-27-1898; 6-5-1976.
  3. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Wilton Ralph married Ada Coore November 16, 1919.
  4. [S115] Mrs. Faison Thomson Jr. and Mrs Gordon B. Weeks, Wayne County Gravestone Incsriptions, p.397 Falling Creak Baptist Church Graveyeard "Ada Coor Gurley 1-27-1898; 6-5-1976.
  5. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Wilton Ralph married Ada Coore November 16, 1919. Children Ophelia Justine and Lawrence Ray.

Neta Thompson1

F, b. 1 October 1894, d. 6 July 1987
     Neta Thompson was also known as Nelta Lucille Thompson.2 She was born on 1 October 1894.2,3 She married Roland Lynn Gurley, son of Thaddeus Ralph Gurley and Ellen O. Baker, on 20 November 1920.2 Neta Thompson died on 6 July 1987 at age 92.3 She was buried after 6 July 1987 at Pine Forest Methodist Church, Wayne County, North Carolina.3

Family

Roland Lynn Gurley b. 27 Jan 1895, d. 27 Jul 1944
Child

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Roland Lynn married Nelta Lucille Thompson on 11-20-1920. Children Thaddeus Ralph Dorothy Lucille, Roland Bright.
  3. [S597] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Nelta T. Gurley
    Oct. 1, 1894
    July 6, 1987.
  4. [S465] Unknown editor, The Heritage of Wayne County, NC, Item 880 Ellen Louis Gurley Sutton Family. Roland Lynn married Nelta Lucille Thompson on 11-20-1920. Children Thaddeus Ralph, orothy Lucille, Roland Bright.

Jesse Hannibal Gurley1

M, b. 11 October 1897, d. 4 August 1948
FatherThaddeus Ralph Gurley1 b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 23 Nov 1940
MotherEllen O. Baker1 b. 22 May 1871, d. 31 Jan 1936
     Jesse Hannibal Gurley was born on 11 October 1897.1 He married Flonnie McClenny after 1920.1 Jesse Hannibal Gurley died on 4 August 1948 at age 50.1 He was buried after 4 August 1948 at Pine Forest Methodist Churchyard, Wayne County, North Carolina.2
Jesse H. Gurley marker. Pine Forest Methodist Churchyard, Wayne County, NC (Ted Gurley 2000)

Family

Flonnie McClenny b. 20 Jan 1902, d. 11 Sep 1991

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S115] Mrs. Faison Thomson Jr. and Mrs Gordon B. Weeks, Wayne County Gravestone Incsriptions, p.397 "Jesse Hannibal Gurley 10-11-1897; 8-4-1948."

Flonnie McClenny1

F, b. 20 January 1902, d. 11 September 1991
Flonnie McClenny Gurley marker (Ted Gurley 2000)
     Flonnie McClenny was born on 20 January 1902.2 She married Jesse Hannibal Gurley, son of Thaddeus Ralph Gurley and Ellen O. Baker, after 1920.1 Flonnie McClenny died on 11 September 1991 at age 89.3 She was buried after 11 September 1991 at Pine Forest Methodist Church, Wayne County, North Carolina.3

Family

Jesse Hannibal Gurley b. 11 Oct 1897, d. 4 Aug 1948

Citations

  1. [S294] Walter Gurley, "Walter Gurley Letter," e-mail to Ted Gurley, July 27, 2000, "Here is some information from my Grandfather's family. He had 7 sons and 2 daughters and they were by birth order...."
  2. [S597] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Flonnie McClenny Gurley
    James
    january 20, 1902
    September 1991.
  3. [S597] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Flonnie McClenny Gurley
    James
    january 20, 1902
    September 11, 1991.