| i. | William Torrence Joy, born 11 Feb 1907 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 18 Nov 1910 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC. |
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Notes for William Torrence Joy: His brother Jean said Torrence died from diphtheria during an epidemic. He may also have eaten bits of broken glass that looked like rock candy as he was recovering from the illness. |
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More About William Torrence Joy: 1910 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC, ED 61, #257/261, p 14A, age 3 Burial: Unknown, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC Cause of Death: Diptheria |
| ii. | Loyd Bayne Joy, born 07 Aug 1908 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 19 Nov 1910 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC. |
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Notes for Loyd Bayne Joy: His brother Jean said Bayne died from diphtheria during an epidemic. He may also have eaten bits of broken glass that looked like rock candy as he was recovering from the illness. |
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More About Loyd Bayne Joy: 1910 Federal Census: River Bend Twp., Gaston Co., NC, ED 61, #257/261, p 14A, age 1+ Burial: Unknown, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Gaston Co., NC Cause of Death: Diptheria |
| iii. | James Franklin Joy, born 27 Apr 1910 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 16 Jan 1970 in Myrtle Beach, SC; married Elmira Jane Carpenter 17 Feb 1940; born 29 Sep 1917 in Anson Co., NC; died 26 Mar 1991 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. |
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Notes for James Franklin Joy: James Frank Joy was not listed in the 1910 census, although he was born and included in the number of children his mother had given birth to. He worked for Old Dominion Box Company in 1940. Frank retired from Humble (Esso) Oil Company in Paw Creek, NC at time of death. Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Sunday, January 18, 1970: JAMES FRANK JOY James Frank Joy, age 59, of Rt. 6, Thrift Rd., died Jan. 16, 1970 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The funeral will be at 4:30 P.M. Sunday at the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the minister, the Rev. Robert J. James, officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Wingate, Harry Lee Cathey, David French, Morrison Yandle, Hugh Cherry and David Reames. The remains will lie in state at the church for 30 minutes before the service. Mr. Joy was born April 27, 1910 in Gaston County, son of Mrs. Iva L. Roseman Joy of Paw Creek and the late Oscar F. Joy. He had lived in the Paw Creek community for most of his life where he was reared and educated. He was retired from Humble Oil Co., where he was employed for 20 years, and was a member of the Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Elmira Carpenter Joy; four sons, James Ronnie Joy of Charlotte, Tommy A. Joy and Stephen C. Joy of Paw Creek, Ted F. Joy of the home; three daughters, the Misses M. Jane Joy, Betty Joy and Pam Joy of the home; his mother; five brothers, Jean M. Joy, Oscar F. Joy, Jr., Billy A. Joy and Donald E. Joy of Paw Creek, Charles M. Joy of Charlotte; four sisters, Mrs. Jarvis Midgett, Mrs. Oscar R. Sisk and Mrs. Eddie L. Reames of Paw Creek, Mrs. Y. Dean Weaver of Charlotte; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by Hankins and Whittington. |
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More About James Franklin Joy: 1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC - ED 175, sheet 6 1930 Federal Census: Paw Creek Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC, ED 68, p 3A, #36/37, age 20 Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC Cause of Death: Heart attack Occupation: 1940, Old Dominion Box Company. Later with Exxon Oil Co. |
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Notes for Elmira Jane Carpenter: Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer": Mrs. Elmira Carpenter Joy, 73, of 6315 Freedom Drive, died March 26, 1991, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral is 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 tonight at Hankins, Whittington & Williams-Dearborn Funeral Home. Mrs. Joy was a native of Anson County, where she had attended local schools. She was a former cook for Servomation Vending Corp. Survivors are her sons, Ronnie Joy, Tommy Joy, Stephen Joy, Ted Joy; daughters, Mrs. Betty Bethune of Stanley, Mrs. Jane Dorton, Mrs. Pam Wright; brothers Landon Carpenter of Anson County, Theron Carpenter; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Paw Creek Presbyterian Church maintenance and building fund, 7400 Mount Holly Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28214. |
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More About Elmira Jane Carpenter: Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC Cause of Death: Heart attack Dwelling: Home in Paw Creek, NC. Education: Attended Anson County schools. Occupation: Homemaker, seamstress, and cook for Servomation Vending Corp. |
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More About James Joy and Elmira Carpenter: Marriage: 17 Feb 1940 |
| iv. | Esther May Joy, born 21 Jan 1912 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 22 Aug 1999 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; married (1) Alvin Huggins Bef. 1932; died Bef. 1996; married (2) Eugene Harris Yerton Aft. 1934; born Abt. 1915 in North Carolina1; died Abt. 1944; married (3) Jarvis W. Midgett Private; born Private. |
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Notes for Esther May Joy: Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Tuesday, 24 August 1999: May E. Midgett, 87, of Charlotte, died Sunday, August 22, 1999 at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Gary Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 until 8:30 at Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel. Born January 21, 1912 in Mt. Holly, Mrs. Midgett was a daughter of the late Oscar and Iva Roseman Joy. She was a homemaker and a member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Midgett is survived by her husband Jarvis Midgett; daughter Shirley Faile of Charlotte; three sons Kenneth Eugene Yerton and wife Joan of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Rodney Leon Yerton and wife Marie of Charlotte and James L. Midgett of Charlotte. She is also survived by four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. The family requests that memorials be made to the Social Service Fund of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, 7400 Mt. Holly Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd. |
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More About Esther May Joy: 1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC - ED 175, sheet 6 1930 Federal Census: Paw Creek Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC, ED 68, p 3A, #36/37, age 18 Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC |
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More About Jarvis Midgett and Esther Joy: Private-Begin: Private |
| v. | Emma Laura Joy, born 22 Mar 1914 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died Aug 1939 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; married Roy Perry Outz Dec 1936; born 15 Feb 1912 in Greenwood Co., SC; died 19 Oct 1980 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. |
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Notes for Emma Laura Joy: As of July 1996, four grandchildren. Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," Tuesday, August 15, 1939: MRS. EMMA LAURA OUTZ Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Laura Outz, 25, of Paw Creek, who died Sunday night in a local hospital after short illness, were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Presbyterian church in Paw Creek. Rev. C. H. Rowan, pastor, officiated, and burial was in the Paw Creek cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Outz are her parents, son, Roy Michael Outz, her husband, R. P. Outz and the following brothers and sisters: May, Ruth, Jean, Helen, Frank, O. F., Jr., Billy, Charles, Doris and Donald Joy of Paw Creek. Obituary from "The Charlotte News," Monday, August 14, 1939: Mrs. Emma Laura Outz Mrs. Emma Laura Outz, 25, of Paw Creek died in a local hospital last night at 8:50 o'clock following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Paw Creek this afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. H. Rowan. Burial took place in the Paw Creek Cemetery. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Joy of Paw Creek; one son, Roy Michael Outz, and her husband, R. P. Outz, and the following brothers and sisters: May, Ruth, Jean, Helen, Frank, O. F. Jr., Billy, Charles, Doris and Donald Joy, all of Paw Creek. |
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More About Emma Laura Joy: 1920 Federal Census: Mecklenburg Co., NC - ED 175, sheet 6 1930 Federal Census: Paw Creek Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC, ED 68, p 3A, #36/37, age 16 Burial: Unknown, Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC Cause of Death: Blood poisoning from infected boil on face. Medical Information: Went to see Dr. Stroupe of Mt. Holly, NC to have infection treated. He sent Laura home saying it would clear up. She died the next day. |
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Notes for Roy Perry Outz: Obituary from "The Charlotte News," October 20, 1980 Roy Perry Outz Services for Roy Perry Outz, 68, wil be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Outz, of 4300 Rubine St., died Sunday at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. He was an automobile salesman and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was also a member of American Legion Post 380, a life member of Voriture No. 793, and a life member of the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America. Surviving are his wife, Lora; three sons, Perry C. of Woodruff, S.C., and Mickey and Mack, both of Charlotte; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Gardner of Mint Hill and Mrs. Catherine Daugherty of Charlotte; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson of Power Springs, Ga.; and nine grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 tonight at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home. |
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More About Roy Perry Outz: Burial: Unknown, Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, NC Cause of Death: Heart attack Dwelling: 4300 Rubine St., Charlotte, NC Occupation: Automobile salesman Social Security Number: 238-10-5487-A |
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More About Roy Outz and Emma Joy: Marriage: Dec 1936 |
| 1 | vi. | Jean Melvin Joy, born 20 Jun 1916 in Mt. Holly, Gaston Co., NC; died 21 May 1997 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; married Alma Florine Love Private. | ||
| vii. | Ruth Elizabeth Joy, born Private; married (1) Robert Esley Cox Private; born 10 Jun 1918 in Mecklenburg Co., NC1; died 02 Aug 1987 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; married (2) Y. Dean Weaver Private; born 1923 in Shelby, NC; died 09 May 1979 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC. |
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More About Y. Weaver and Ruth Joy: Private-Begin: Private |
| viii. | Oscar Franklin Joy, Jr., born 13 Jun 1921 in Mecklenburg Co., NC2; died 19 Feb 2000 in Ocean Isle, Brunswick Co., NC; married Lillian Veronica Cust Private; born Private. |
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Notes for Oscar Franklin Joy, Jr.: I am O. F. Joy, Jr., eighth child born to Iva Roseman Joy and Oscar F. Joy, Sr. While in the Northwest Service Command during World War II, I was stationed in the Yukon Territory of Canada and in 1944 I met my wife Lillian Cust, a Canadian of French and Irish descent. We have five children; Martha Anne is married to Michael D. Casper living in Louisville, KY., Theresa Jolene married to Larry Edward Hartsell living in Mooresville, NC. Richard Franklin, Russell Lee and John Allen all living in Charlotte, NC. We have eight grandchildren, four boys and four girls. Two of the boys being identical twins born to our oldest daughter Martha. Obituary from The Charlotte Observer OBITUARIES Published: Monday, February 21, 2000 Section: METRO Page: 6B SHALLOTTE Mr. Oscar Franklin Joy, 78, died Saturday, February 19, 2000. Funeral service is 2 PM Monday at St. Brendan Catholic Church. Brunswick Funeral Service is serving the family. O.F.'s body was cremated. |
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More About Oscar Franklin Joy, Jr.: 1930 Federal Census: Paw Creek Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC, ED 68, p 3A, #36/37, age 8 Medical Information: Born at 10:00 am. |
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More About Oscar Joy and Lillian Cust: Private-Begin: Private |
| ix. | Billy Allen Joy, Sr., born 20 Aug 1923 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 18 Feb 2003 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; married (1) Jimmie Ray Jolly Private; born Private; married (2) Desree Lorraine Vinson Private; born Private. |
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Notes for Billy Allen Joy, Sr.: Billy was born at 2:30 PM Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer": Mr. Billy Allen Joy, 79, formerly of 2128 Newhart Rd., died February 18, 2003 at Britthaven of Charlotte. He was a native of Mecklenburg Co., son of the late Oscar Franklin and Iva Roseman Joy; was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Oscar, Jr., Jean, Torrence, and Bain Joy; 3 sisters, Laura Outz, Helen Reames, and May Midgett, and two step daughters Violet Matney and Joyce Hicks. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received the American Theatre Service Medal, the EAME Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. He was a retired carpenter and former employee of Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Desree Vinson Joy; a son Billy Joy, Jr. and wife Kathy of Charlotte, a step son James Yarborough, Jr. of Edenton, NC, a step daughter Pansy Bennett and husband Wade of Charlotte, two brothers, Charles and Don Joy both of Charlotte, 2 sisters Ruth Weaver and Doris Sisk both of Charlotte, and 2 grandchildren, Deana and David Joy. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Steve McCameron will be held 3:00 PM Friday in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mt. Holly. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 - 3 PM Friday. Condolence messages for the family may be sent to www.woodlawnfuneral@aol.com [Published in the Charlotte Observer on 2/20/2003.] |
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More About Billy Allen Joy, Sr.: 1930 Federal Census: Paw Creek Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC, ED 68, p 3A, #36/37, age 6 Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Mecklenburg Co., NC Medical Information: Cancer discovered and initial prognosis poor, but treatment has added years to his life beyond doctor's expectations. |
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More About Billy Joy and Jimmie Jolly: Private-Begin: Private |
| x. | Charles Moore Joy, born Private; married Mary Elizabeth Watson Private; born 16 Mar 1922 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 30 Mar 2001 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. |
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Notes for Mary Elizabeth Watson: Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," April 1, 2001: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Watson Joy passed away on Friday, March 30, 2001 at Presbyterian 'Main' Hospital after a period of declining health. Mrs. Joy is survived by her husband, Charles Moore Joy; son, Charles D. and wife, Mary; son, Anthony W. and wife, Carrilea; grandchildren, Lauren Joy, David Joy and Joanne Rohan and husband, Tim; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Rohan, Timothy Rohan and Catherine Rohan; brothers, James Watson, Robert Watson and Thomas Watson. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. James Young at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love. (Selections from Ecc. 3) In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Joy to the: Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, PO Box 2383, Chapel Hill, NC 27515. Arrangements are by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Pineville Chapel. |
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More About Mary Elizabeth Watson: Burial: Unknown, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC |
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More About Charles Joy and Mary Watson: Private-Begin: Private |
| xi. | Doris Iva Joy, born Private; married (1) Robert Primrose Lamb Private; born 21 May 1924; died 06 Nov 1962 in Charlotte, North Carolina; married (2) Oscar Ray Sisk Private; born Private. |
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More About Robert Primrose Lamb: Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC Cause of Death: Heart attack Medical Information: Arrived at work, opened car door, and slumped over after suffering heart attack. Military service: WWII - NC Sgt 4 Combat Cargo GP AAF |
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More About Robert Lamb and Doris Joy: Private-Begin: Private |
| xii. | Donald Edwin Joy, born Private; married Barbara Anne Keith Private; born Private. |
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More About Donald Joy and Barbara Keith: Private-Begin: Private |
| xiii. | Helen Jeanette Joy, born 21 Dec 1930 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 24 Apr 1993 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; married Edward Lafayette Reames III 14 Jan 1951; born 01 May 1932 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 28 Oct 2001 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. |
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Notes for Helen Jeanette Joy: From "The Charlotte Observer" - Mrs. Helen Joy Reames, 62, of Charlotte died April 24, 1993, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral is 2 P.M. Monday at Covenant United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 P.M. today at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home. Mrs. Reames, a Charlotte native, retired as a BB&T loan officer after 30 years. She also retired as a Mecklenburg County ABC Board clerk after six years. At her church, she was a choir member. Survivors are her son, Joe Reames; daughter, Mrs. Amy Lovelace of Tryon; brothers, O. F. Joy of Ocean Isle Beach, Bill Joy, Charles Joy, Jean Joy, Don Joy; sisters, Mrs. May Midgett, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Mrs. Doris Sisk; one grandchild. Memorials may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church, 6824 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, N.C., 28214, or to Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, Harris Hospice Unit fund, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, N.C. 28233-3459. The family will be at Joe Reames' home, 13001 Pecan Meadow Ct. |
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More About Helen Jeanette Joy: Burial: Unknown, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte, NC Cause of Death: Cancer, tumor located in head. Dwelling: Paw Creek, NC Occupation: Bank loan officer, ABC Board clerk |
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Notes for Edward Lafayette Reames III: Obituary from "The Charlotte Observer," 30 October 2001: Reames, Eddie Lyfayette (sic) Eddie Lyfayette (sic) Reames, Jr., 69, of Charlotte died Sunday, October 28, 2001 at Presbyterian Hospital. Graveside service for Mr. Reames will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 11 a.m. in Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Reverend Gary Bryant officiating. Mr. Reames was born in Mecklenburg Co. May 1, 1932 son of the late Eddie Lyfayette (sic) Reames Sr. and Maude Hoover Reames. Eddie was a graduate of Paw Creek High School and was employed with Southern Bell as a supervisor for 35 years. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include his son, Eddie Joe Reames, Sr., and his wife, Dorothy of Charlotte; daughter, Amy Reames and her fiance Eric Stimm of Green Creek, NC; brother, J.D. Reames and his wife Linda of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Eddie Joe Reames, Jr., and Ethan, Ian and Eli Reames; niece, Alisa Mullis; nephew, David Reames. A daughter Suzanne Reames also predeceased Mr. Reames in 1986. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children c/o Oasis Temple of the Shrine, 604 Daniel Burnham Way, Charlotte, North Carolina 28213. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel. |
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More About Edward Lafayette Reames III: Burial: Unknown, Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC |
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Marriage Notes for Helen Joy and Edward Reames: Caption under picture on page 4-B of "The Charlotte Observer," Wednesday, January 3, 1951: Miss Helen Jeanette Joy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Joy of Paw Creek, who announce her engagement to Eddie Lafayette Reames, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Reames of Paw Creek. The wedding will take place January 14. (Photo by St. John studio) |
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More About Edward Reames and Helen Joy: Marriage: 14 Jan 1951 |
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