Mary Elvia Jones236 was born May 17, 1900 in Pleasant Grove Township,Johnston County, North Carolina. She married James Smith on October 31, 1925 in 717 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, North Carolina236, son of William James Smith and Maggie Lou Alphin.
Notes for Mary Elvia Jones: Attended Turner School, Wake Co. S of Garner 1st grade. 2 room school house
Moved to McGees Cross roads, Johnston Co. at age 6, attended Thornton School grades 2 - 6.
Had scarlet fever at age 8 or 9, didn't go to doctor. Mother said "Elvia, looks like a piece of red flannel on your chest" Doctored with turpentine and quinine. Gave it to Clydy and Reggie Parrish, cousins who were visiting.
1914 - 1920 Moved to Smithfield, attended school 6 and 7.
1917 Joined 1st Baptist Church of Smithfield, Sunday School teacher was Judge Brooks.
1920 Moved to Raleigh, NC
1921 James moved to Raleigh. Boarded at Aunt Flornie's, drove a Model T roadster.
1921 - 1922 Family moved back to Smithfield, mother stayed with Aunt Flornie in Raleigh.
1922 - 1924 Worked for Telephone Co. in Raleigh.
1925 When she got off work at Telephone Co., James asked her "how about a ride home?" Elvia said that she had rather walk.
April 1925, Grandma Honeycutt died in Johnston County. James bought her a Boquet of flowers, drove her home from the funeral.
First went to Bladen County with/ James before they were married. Spent weekend with/ Maude Lewis (worked with/ her at telephone office in Raleigh, and later married a Baker) Went to White Lake for the first time but didn't go swimming. Second trip to Bladen County was after they were married. Spent a week. All family came to Mr. Billy's to meet them.
More About Mary Elvia Jones and James Smith: Marriage: October 31, 1925, 717 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, North Carolina.236
Mary Elvia Jones (b. May 17, 1900)
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