Mattie Davidson1

F, b. circa 1870
     Mattie Davidson was born circa 1870.1 She married George Clifton Gurley, son of William Elijah Gurley, circa 1900.1

Family

George Clifton Gurley b. 1863, d. 2 Jul 1912
Child

Citations

  1. [S999] Charlotte Observe, George C. Gurley, Shoe Mnaufacturer, Meets Beath Under the Wheels of southern Railway Locomotive.

    Tryon July 2: George C. Gurley was run over and instantly killed by a shifting engine, just a short distance above the Southern Railway station.

    The tragedy occurred at 12 o'clock yesterday and was witnessed by a number of people, who were, however, unable to render assistance. Mr. Gurley was on his way to dinner, and met the engine, which instead of continuing on down the track as he doubtless supposed it would suddenly reversed and came upon him from the rear. He was knocked down, and dragged a considerable distance, and mangled in a most horrible manner.

    Mr. Gurley was 47 years old and a valuable and estimable citizen of this town. He came here about 10 years ago from Landrum, SC and engaged in the manufacture of shoes in which business he was very successful.

    He leave three brothers, a widow and 6 children.

    His brothers are Joe Gurley of this place, James Gurley of Greenville, and Burt Gurley of spartanburg. The children are Charlie Gurley of Charlotte, Mrs. Pauline McKinney, Mrs Lillian Moore and three younger sons, William, Ralph and Ray.

    His frst wife, who was Miss Florence Ambrau, has been dead a number of years and recently he as married to Mrs. Mattie Davidson also of Tryon.

    The funeral service was held and interment made in the cemetery at Landrum.

William J. Gurley1,2

M, b. 1897
FatherGeorge Clifton Gurley1 b. 1863, d. 2 Jul 1912
MotherMattie Davidson1 b. c 1870
     William J. Gurley was born in 1897 at South Carolina.1,2

Citations

  1. [S999] Charlotte Observe, George C. Gurley, Shoe Mnaufacturer, Meets Beath Under the Wheels of southern Railway Locomotive.

    Tryon July 2: George C. Gurley was run over and instantly killed by a shifting engine, just a short distance above the Southern Railway station.

    The tragedy occurred at 12 o'clock yesterday and was witnessed by a number of people, who were, however, unable to render assistance. Mr. Gurley was on his way to dinner, and met the engine, which instead of continuing on down the track as he doubtless supposed it would suddenly reversed and came upon him from the rear. He was knocked down, and dragged a considerable distance, and mangled in a most horrible manner.

    Mr. Gurley was 47 years old and a valuable and estimable citizen of this town. He came here about 10 years ago from Landrum, SC and engaged in the manufacture of shoes in which business he was very successful.

    He leave three brothers, a widow and 6 children.

    His brothers are Joe Gurley of this place, James Gurley of Greenville, and Burt Gurley of spartanburg. The children are Charlie Gurley of Charlotte, Mrs. Pauline McKinney, Mrs Lillian Moore and three younger sons, William, Ralph and Ray.

    His frst wife, who was Miss Florence Ambrau, has been dead a number of years and recently he as married to Mrs. Mattie Davidson also of Tryon.

    The funeral service was held and interment made in the cemetery at Landrum.
  2. [S1000] Unknown short title, online unknown url, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144976255/… accessed April 6, 2025), memorial page for George Clifton Gurley (Apr 1863–1 Jul 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144976255, citing Landrum Cemetery, Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Jeni (contributor 47773508).

William Elijah Gurley1

M, b. circa 1840
     William Elijah Gurley was born circa 1840.1 He married Julia Semelina/Cymeline Dixon circa 1860.1

Family 1

Julia Semelina/Cymeline Dixon b. c 1840

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S1000] Unknown short title, online unknown url, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144976255/… accessed April 6, 2025), memorial page for George Clifton Gurley (Apr 1863–1 Jul 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144976255, citing Landrum Cemetery, Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Jeni (contributor 47773508).

Julia Semelina/Cymeline Dixon1

F, b. circa 1840
     Julia Semelina/Cymeline Dixon was born circa 1840.1 She married William Elijah Gurley circa 1860.1

Family

William Elijah Gurley b. c 1840

Citations

  1. [S1000] Unknown short title, online unknown url, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144976255/… accessed April 6, 2025), memorial page for George Clifton Gurley (Apr 1863–1 Jul 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144976255, citing Landrum Cemetery, Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Jeni (contributor 47773508).

William C Gurley1

M, b. 1812
     William C Gurley was born in 1812 at North Carolina.2,3 He married Elizabeth (?) before 1830; Based on Daughter 41 in the 1870 Census.2 William C Gurley is head of household on the census of 1830 at Burke County, North Carolina. William C. was noted as 20-30 year old head of household. With 1 female child under 3 and a female 20-30 years old.. Enumerated with were an unknown person. William C Gurley is head of household on the census of 1850 at McDowell County, North Carolina. William is noted as a 38 year old male, Elizabeth is noted as 40 years old, Rachael J is noted as 19 and William E. is 18 years old. Enumerated with were Elizabeth (?) and Rachael J. Gurley.3 William C Gurley is head of household on the census of 1870 at Burke County, North Carolina.. Enumerated with were an unknown person.2

Family

Elizabeth (?) b. 1809
Child

Citations

  1. [S1002] US Census 1870 Burke County, online https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncmcdotp/1870jamestown.htm
  2. [S1002] US Census 1870 Burke County, online https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncmcdotp/1870jamestown.htm, Househod 38 William C Gurley 60, NC 500/200. Elizabeth Gurley 62 NC keep house, Jane Gurley 41 at home.
  3. [S1031] Unknown compiler, "US 1850 Census North Carolina McDowell County", Ancestral File, "United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4B8-NPG : Sun Oct 19 12:32:32 UTC 2025), Entry for William C Gurley and Elizabeth Gurley, 1850.

Elizabeth (?)1

F, b. 1809
     Elizabeth (?) was born in 1809 at North Carolina.1 She married William C Gurley before 1830; Based on Daughter 41 in the 1870 Census.1

Family

William C Gurley b. 1812
Child

Citations

  1. [S1002] US Census 1870 Burke County, online https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ncmcdotp/1870jamestown.htm, Househod 38 William C Gurley 60, NC 500/200. Elizabeth Gurley 62 NC keep house, Jane Gurley 41 at home.
  2. [S1031] Unknown compiler, "US 1850 Census North Carolina McDowell County", Ancestral File, "United States, Census, 1850", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4B8-NPG : Sun Oct 19 12:32:32 UTC 2025), Entry for William C Gurley and Elizabeth Gurley, 1850.

Calvin Gurley1

M, b. 1828, d. 17 March 1865
     Calvin Gurley was born in 1828 at North Carolina.1 He married Mary Ann Lagrone on 22 September 1851 at Stewart, Stewart County, Georgia.2 Calvin Gurley is head of household on the census of 1860 at Southern District, Webster, Georgia.. Enumerated with were Mary Ann Gurley, William Washington Gurley and Eliza J Gurley.3 Calvin Gurley died on 17 March 1865 at Battle of Fort Sumner, Petersbug, Virginaia.1

Family

Mary Ann Lagrone b. 1834, d. 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S1004] Pharris Johnson, Under the Souther Cross: Soldier Life With Gordon Bradwell and the 31st Georgia Infatry, But I must not closewithout a tribute to one of my old comrades who sleeps in a soldier's grave in Old Blandfor Church cemetery in Pterrsburg, VA, where I helped to perform the last sad rites above him. "Uncle" Calvin Gurley was one of our old men. His desire to be home to his loved ones was so great that he was confined in the hospital by home sickness most of the time until we returned from Gettysburgin the summer 1863. We were then encamped on Clark's Mountain, when he and other "hospital rats" returned to our ranks. When he came, our younger set determined to break his melancholy, make him forget his grief, and make a soldier of him.

    No sooner had he settled down among us than they piled up on the old man and never let him have any peace of mind or five him time e to grieve. A dozen or more were constantly nagging at him or annoying him in every way possible. After awhile, he learned to enjoy the fun and would even at times start the "offensive" and it took ever so many of them to handle him, for he was big and strong. In all the rough play he never lost his temper more than sometimes to say, "Damn You" when he was hurt. From that time until he lost his life at the battle of Fort Steadman, March 17, 1865, he did his duty nobly. We had by this time learned to love him. The writer of this was detailed with others to bury him.The grave was on a the hillside in rear of the church, in full view and under the guns of the enemy in the fort. But to their credit be it said they did not firea shot at us while we were engaged in that painful duty.
  2. [S1005] GA Stewart County Marriage Records Volumes A1-2, B and C, online https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWQ2-SLS
  3. [S1006] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, "United States, Census, 1860", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZMH-7JC : Mon Jul 08 04:53:59 UTC 2024), Entry for C Gurley and Mary A Gurley, 1860.

Mary Ann Lagrone1

F, b. 1834, d. 1913
     Mary Ann Lagrone was born in 1834.1 She married Calvin Gurley on 22 September 1851 at Stewart, Stewart County, Georgia.1 Mary Ann Lagrone died in 1913.1

Family

Calvin Gurley b. 1828, d. 17 Mar 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S1005] GA Stewart County Marriage Records Volumes A1-2, B and C, online https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWQ2-SLS
  2. [S1006] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, "United States, Census, 1860", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZMH-7JC : Mon Jul 08 04:53:59 UTC 2024), Entry for C Gurley and Mary A Gurley, 1860.

William Washington Gurley1

M, b. 1855
FatherCalvin Gurley1 b. 1828, d. 17 Mar 1865
MotherMary Ann Lagrone1 b. 1834, d. 1913
     William Washington Gurley was born in 1855.1

Citations

  1. [S1006] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, "United States, Census, 1860", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZMH-7JC : Mon Jul 08 04:53:59 UTC 2024), Entry for C Gurley and Mary A Gurley, 1860.

Eliza J Gurley1

F, b. 1856
FatherCalvin Gurley1 b. 1828, d. 17 Mar 1865
MotherMary Ann Lagrone1 b. 1834, d. 1913
     Eliza J Gurley was born in 1856 at Georgia.1

Citations

  1. [S1006] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, "United States, Census, 1860", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZMH-7JC : Mon Jul 08 04:53:59 UTC 2024), Entry for C Gurley and Mary A Gurley, 1860.

Mary Vansant Williams1

F, b. circa 1845, d. circa 1933
     Mary Vansant Williams was born circa 1845.1 She married Hiram W. Gurley, son of Jacob Gurley and Coleen Shelby, circa 1865.1 Mary Vansant Williams died circa 1933.1

Family

Hiram W. Gurley b. 1842, d. 1933

Citations

  1. [S617] Newnan-Cowta Historical Society, A History of Coweta County, Georgia, Children of Jacob and Coleen Gurley: Hiram W. Gurley b. 1842 Coweta, m Mrs. Mary Vansant Williams d. 1933? Coweta.

Jackson Gurley1

M, b. before 1808
     Jackson Gurley was born before 1808.1 He was involved in a land transfer on 29 August 1829 at Anson County, North Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S1014] Unknown compiler, Anson County, North Carolina Deed book H, p.69 Jackson Gurley buys a tract adjoining Willis Gurley's from Benjamin Thoma.

James W Fowler1

M, b. circa 1860
     James W Fowler was born circa 1860.1 He married Mary Gurley on 19 December 1883 at Blount County, Arkansas.1

Family

Mary Gurley b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1882-1887 p.15
    Mary Gurley m. James W. Fowler Dec. 19, 1883.

Mary Gurley1

F, b. circa 1860
     Mary Gurley was born circa 1860.1 She married James W Fowler on 19 December 1883 at Blount County, Arkansas.1

Family

James W Fowler b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1882-1887 p.15
    Mary Gurley m. James W. Fowler Dec. 19, 1883.

Parlee Gurley1

F, b. circa 1860
     Parlee Gurley was born circa 1860.1 She married William M Fowler on 21 June 1883 at Blount County, Alabama.1

Family

William M Fowler b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1882-1887 p.15
    Parlee Gurley m. William M. Fowler June 21, 1883.

William M Fowler1

M, b. circa 1860
     William M Fowler was born circa 1860.1 He married Parlee Gurley on 21 June 1883 at Blount County, Alabama.1

Family

Parlee Gurley b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1882-1887 p.15
    Parlee Gurley m. William M. Fowler June 21, 1883.

George Gurley1

M, b. circa 1860
     George Gurley was born circa 1860.1 He married Mary P Tucker on 29 September 1889 at Blount County, Alabama.1

Family

Mary P Tucker b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1888-1892 p.13
    George Gurley m Mary P Tucker Sept 29, 1889.

Mary P Tucker1

F, b. circa 1860
     Mary P Tucker was born circa 1860.1 She married George Gurley on 29 September 1889 at Blount County, Alabama.1

Family

George Gurley b. c 1860

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1888-1892 p.13
    George Gurley m Mary P Tucker Sept 29, 1889.

John L Gurley1

M, b. circa 1865
     John L Gurley was born circa 1865.1 He married Annie P Horton on 24 August 1891.1

Family

Annie P Horton b. c 1865

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1888-1892 p.13
    John L Gurley m Annie P Horton Aug 24, 1891.

Annie P Horton1

F, b. circa 1865
     Annie P Horton was born circa 1865.1 She married John L Gurley on 24 August 1891.1

Family

John L Gurley b. c 1865

Citations

  1. [S15] Unknown compiler, Blount County Marriages, Blount County, AL Marriage Records 1888-1892 p.13
    John L Gurley m Annie P Horton Aug 24, 1891.

Minnie Lucille Gurley1

F, b. 30 May 1906, d. 7 May 1907
FatherCharles Luther Gurley1 b. 19 Sep 1871, d. 13 Jul 1938
MotherHattie Massey1 b. 1871, d. 3 Sep 1958
     Minnie Lucille Gurley was born on 30 May 1906 at Johnston County, North Carolina.1 She died on 7 May 1907 at Johnston County, North Carolina.1 The obituary of Minnie Lucille Gurley after 7 May 1907.1
She was buried after 7 May 1907 at Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, North Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S1025] Finda A Grave Minne Lucille Gurley 1906-1907, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17616524/…, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17616524/… accessed January 25, 2026), memorial page for Minnie Lucile Gurley (30 May 1906–7 May 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17616524, citing Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Rosemary Royce Schullery (contributor 46815693).

Lula Gurley1

F, b. 29 August 1932, d. 19 October 2025
FatherJohn David Gurley1 b. 26 Nov 1902, d. 29 Oct 1977
MotherZilphia Pauline Johnson b. 28 Dec 1906, d. 24 Mar 1996
     Lula Gurley was born on 29 August 1932.1 She died on 19 October 2025 at age 93.1

Citations

  1. [S1027] Echovita.com: Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser 1932-2025, online https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/goldsboro/…, Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser Obituary
    With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser (Goldsboro, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

    She was predeceased by: her parents, John David Gurley and Zilphia Pauline Johnson Gurley; her husbands, Leonard McCoy Newsome and Clawson "CJ" Sasser; her son Leonard Mark Newsome; and her siblings, Robert Gurley, Walt Gurley, Alma Newsome, Gladys Grimes, Wayne Gurley, Kenneth Gurley, Ronnie Gurley and David Earl Gurley.

    She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Bradford (Marion) of Princeton and Lisa Mitchell (Danny) of Princeton; her daughter-in-law Regina Newsome; her grandchildren, Heather Rogers, Heidi Leonard, Jessica Hoyle (Jason), Jeremy Newsome (Kelsey), Dustin Mitchell (Amber) and Dalton Mitchell (Becky); her great grandchildren, Coleman Bragg, Kaden Leonard, Aria Leonard, Amelia Leonard, Noah Hoyle, Michaela Hoyle, Henry Newsome, Grayson Mitchell, Sawyer Mitchell, Emma Mitchell and Wyatt Mitchell; and her brother Ralph Gurley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

    Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made in her memory to New Hope Road Church of God, 702 E. New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Eugene Gurley Jr1

M, b. 20 November 1949, d. 21 December 2021
FatherEugene Gurley Sr.1 b. 6 Jan 1918, d. 22 May 2005
MotherVictoria Lynch1 b. 28 May 1920, d. 9 Aug 2014
     Eugene Gurley Jr was born on 20 November 1949.1 He died on 21 December 2021 at Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 72.1

Citations

  1. [S1029] Echovita Obit Eugene Gurley Jr. 1949-2021, online https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/goldsboro/…, Eugene Gurley Jr. Obituary
    With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eugene Gurley Jr. (Goldsboro, North Carolina), born in Wayne County, North Carolina, who passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eugene Gurley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

    He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Gurley and Victoria Lynch Gurley; and his siblings, Shirley Baggette, Betty Faye Gurley and Wayne Gurley.

    He is survived by: his daughters, Angela Kennedy (Jeremy) of Pink Hill, April Zimmerman (Steven) of Dudley, Nora Godwin (Scott) of Georgia and Dusty Lynn Gurley of Texas; his siblings, Ray Gurley of Holly Ridge and Peggy Warrick; and his friends, C. M. Cordell and Michael Tripp. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.