Joshua Soule Fanning1,2
M, #45058, b. 11 Nov 1842, d. 29 Sep 1899
Birth* | 11 Nov 1842 | Joshua was born at VA on 11 Nov 1842.3,1 |
Mlt induction* | 2 Jul 1861 | He was inducted into the military at Nickelsville, Scott Co, VA, on 2 Jul 1861. Company E, 48th VA Regiment, CSA. Present on muster rolls through 16 August 1861, when promoted to 1st Sergeant. Present on muster rolls through 15 October 1861. Present on muster roll of 2 August 1863. Promoted to Sergeant Major by the time of his capture on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House. Sent to Point Lookout, MD as POW on 18 May 1864 to 3 August 1864, then to Elmira, NY on 8 August 1864 to 2 March 1865, when he was sent to James River for exchange.2 |
Marriage* | | He married Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.4,1 |
Employment* | Jul 1870 | Joshua's occupation: Deputy Sheriff at Moccasin Twp, Russell Co, VA, in Jul 1870.1 |
(Witness) Census | 9 Jul 1870 | He appeared on the census of 9 Jul 1870 in the household of Elizabeth Dorning Dickenson at Moccasin Twp, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Employment | Jun 1880 | Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Census* | 23 Jun 1880 | Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson appeared on the census as head of household at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA, on 23 Jun 1880.1 |
Death* | 29 Sep 1899 | Joshua died on 29 Sep 1899 at age 56.3 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.3 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2752] Ancestry.com., Military Records (ancestry.com), Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia, fold3.com.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
- [S2822] Library of Virginia., Virginia County Chancery Records (http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/default.asp#res), Alderson vs Alderson, 1871, http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/full_case_detail.asp
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
Elizabeth Elmira Fanning1,2
F, #45059, b. 29 Sep 1869, d. 19 Mar 1956
Birth* | 29 Sep 1869 | Elizabeth was born at VA on 29 Sep 1869. 1870 census age 9/12, b. September. Death certificate has 29 September 1870, but Elizabeth was enumerated in the 1870 census in July 1870.2,1 |
| | She was the daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 9 Jul 1870 | Elizabeth Elmira Fanning appeared on the census of 9 Jul 1870 in the household of Elizabeth Dorning Dickenson at Moccasin Twp, Russell Co, VA.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1880 | Elizabeth Elmira Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Elizabeth's occupation: Cotton mill at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC, in Jun 1900.3 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | She appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Elizabeth Elmira Fanning appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
(informant) Death | 16 Aug 1920 | Elizabeth was informant for the death of Virgil Soule Fanning at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, on 16 Aug 1920.2 |
Death* | 19 Mar 1956 | Elizabeth died on 19 Mar 1956 at Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co, NC, at age 86. Informant was Joe Harris, Rutherfordton, NC.2 |
Burial* | 20 Mar 1956 | Her body was interred on 20 Mar 1956 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
William Horace Fanning1
M, #45060, b. 24 Mar 1871, d. 1 May 1940
William Horace Fanning, Alice Fortune Fanning, Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC
Image credit: Sharon, findagrave.com
Birth* | 24 Mar 1871 | William was born at VA on 24 Mar 1871.2,1 |
| | He was the son of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1880 | William Horace Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | William's occupation: Cotton mill, timekeeper at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC, in Jun 1900.3 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | He appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
Marriage* | | William Horace Fanning married Alice Fortune.4 |
Death* | 1 May 1940 | William died on 1 May 1940 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at age 69. Informant was W.L. Smith, Forest City, NC.5 |
Burial* | 2 May 1940 | His body was interred on 2 May 1940 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.5 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, William Horace Fanning.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
Gertrude Clynden Fanning1,2
F, #45061, b. 13 Dec 1874, d. 22 Nov 1899
Birth* | 13 Dec 1874 | Gertrude was born at VA on 13 Dec 1874.2,1 |
| | She was the daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1880 | Gertrude Clynden Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | | Gertrude Clynden Fanning married (?) Robinson.2 |
Death* | 22 Nov 1899 | Gertrude died on 22 Nov 1899 at age 24.2 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
Eulah Fanning1
F, #45062, b. circa 1874
Birth* | circa 1874 | Eulah Fanning was born circa 1874 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1880 | Eulah Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning1,2
F, #45063, b. 16 Nov 1878, d. 1 Oct 1920
Mary Ella Fanning Toms, Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC
Image credit: Sharon, findagrave.com
Birth* | 16 Nov 1878 | Mary was born at VA on 16 Nov 1878.2,3 |
| | She was the daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1880 | Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1880 in the household of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Moccasin Dist, Russell Co, VA.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Mary's occupation: Cotton mill at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC, in Jun 1900.3 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | She appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1905 | Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning married Herbert L. Toms circa 1905.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
Num Child* | 22 Apr 1910 | Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning and Herbert L. Toms had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 |
Death* | 1 Oct 1920 | Mary died on 1 Oct 1920 at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, at age 41.2 |
Burial* | 2 Oct 1920 | Her body was interred on 2 Oct 1920 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.2 |
Partners and Children
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Marriage* | circa 1905 | She married Herbert L. Toms circa 1905.1 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
Maggie Fanning1
F, #45064, b. Sep 1882
Birth* | Sep 1882 | Maggie Fanning was born in Sep 1882 at VA.1 |
| | She was the daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Maggie's occupation: Cotton mill at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC, in Jun 1900.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | She appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Walter Lee Fanning1,2
M, #45065, b. 26 Oct 1885, d. 22 Mar 1928
Birth* | 26 Oct 1885 | Walter was born at Henderson Co, NC, on 26 Oct 1885.2,3,1 |
| | He was the son of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
Employment* | Jun 1900 | Occupation: salesman in Jun 1900 at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | Walter Lee Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.4 |
Employment | Apr 1910 | Occupation: salesman in Apr 1910 at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC. Travelling salesman, shoes.4 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Walter Lee Fanning appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.4 |
Marriage* | | Walter Lee Fanning married Jossie (?)5 |
Employment | Sep 1918 | Occupation: salesman in Sep 1918 at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC. Travelling salesman, Hoge-Montgomery Co.2 |
Mlt-Registration* | 2 Sep 1918 | Walter Lee Fanning registered for the draft on 2 Sep 1918 at Cleveland Co, NC.2 |
Residence* | 2 Sep 1918 | He resided at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, on 2 Sep 1918.2 |
Death* | 22 Mar 1928 | Walter died on 22 Mar 1928 at Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC, at age 42.3 |
Burial* | 23 Mar 1928 | His body was interred on 23 Mar 1928 at York, York Co, SC.3 |
Partners and Children
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Marriage* | | Walter Lee Fanning married Jossie (?)5 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com),.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Walter L. Fanning.
Virgil Soule Fanning1,2
M, #45066, b. 1 Jun 1890, d. 16 Aug 1920
Virgil Soule Fanning, Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC
Image credit: Sharon, findagrave.com
Birth* | 1 Jun 1890 | Virgil was born at Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co, NC, on 1 Jun 1890.3,1 |
| | He was the son of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.1 |
(Witness) Census | 23 Jun 1900 | Virgil Soule Fanning appeared on the census of 23 Jun 1900 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.4 |
Employment* | Apr 1910 | Occupation: salesman in Apr 1910 at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC. Department store.4 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Virgil Soule Fanning appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.4 |
Death* | 16 Aug 1920 | Virgil died on 16 Aug 1920 at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, at age 30. Died of pellagra.3 |
Burial* | 17 Aug 1920 | His body was interred on 17 Aug 1920 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.3 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), gravestone.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
Herbert L. Toms1
M, #45067, b. circa 1889
Birth* | circa 1889 | Herbert L. Toms was born circa 1889 at NC.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1905 | He married Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning, daughter of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson, circa 1905.1 |
Employment* | Apr 1910 | Occupation: postmaster in Apr 1910 at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC. US Post Office.1 |
(Witness) Census | 22 Apr 1910 | Herbert L. Toms appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson at Henrietta, Rutherford Co, NC.1 |
Num Child* | 22 Apr 1910 | Herbert L. Toms and Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning had 0 children, with 0 living at the time of the census in 1910.1 |
(informant) Death | 1 Oct 1920 | Herbert was informant for the death of Mary Ella 'Mollie' Fanning at Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, on 1 Oct 1920.2 |
Citations
- [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
Alice Fortune1
F, #45075, b. 1 Feb 1881, d. 26 May 1959
Birth* | 1 Feb 1881 | Alice was born at NC on 1 Feb 1881.1 |
Marriage* | | She married William Horace Fanning, son of Joshua Soule Fanning and Sarah M. 'Sallie' Alderson.2 |
Residence* | May 1959 | Alice Fortune resided at 214 Belvedere Ave, Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, in May 1959.1 |
Death* | 26 May 1959 | Alice died on 26 May 1959 at Cleveland Mem Hosp, Shelby, Cleveland Co, NC, at age 78. Informant was Mrs. E.S. Bennett, 214 Belvedere, Shelby, NC.1 |
Burial* | 30 May 1959 | Her body was interred on 30 May 1959 at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.1 |
Partners and Children
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Child | |
Citations
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, William Horace Fanning.
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
W. Arnold Fanning1
M, #45076, b. 28 Jul 1902, d. 26 Oct 1902
Birth* | 28 Jul 1902 | W. Arnold Fanning was born on 28 Jul 1902.1 |
| | He was the son of William Horace Fanning and Alice Fortune.1 |
Death* | 26 Oct 1902 | W. Arnold Fanning died on 26 Oct 1902..1 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Forest City, Rutherford Co, NC, at Providence Meth Church Cem.1 |
Citations
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
(?) Robinson1
M, #45077
Citations
- [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com),.
Jossie (?)1
F, #45078
Citations
- [S2789] North Carolina Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Walter L. Fanning.