Davidson County NC

Marvin J. Owen

Private, 1st Class, Co. C, 28th Div., Reg. 303, Field Artillery. Son of W. E. and Alice L. Owen, of Davidson County. Entered service June 25, 1918, at Lexington, N.C.; was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C.; transferred to camp at Hill, Va.; sailed for France August 22, 1918; fought at Toul sector in November, 1918, and in the same month was on the offensive at Marchville, Privetville, Butgneville, Bois de Hartville; arrived in United States latter part of April and was mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., May 15, 1919.

J. E. Michael

1st Class Private, Med. Corps, Base No. 45; of Davidson County; son of D. M. and Mrs. C. F. Michael. Entered service Feb. 28, 1917, at Richmond, Va. Sent to Camp Lee, Va. Transferred to Newport News, Va. Sailed for Brest, France, Aug. 19, 1918. Stationed at Toul and served there until sailing. Landed in USA April 19, 1919, at Brooklyn, N. Y. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., April 29, 1919.

Carleton H. Newby

Major, Inf., 96th Div., 384th Inf.; of Davidson County; son of N. W. and Mrs. Nannie R. Newby. Husband of Mrs. Elma Fife Newby. Entered service April 1, 1909, at Thomasville, N.C. Commissioned 2nd Lt. April 1, 1909; promoted to rank of 1st Lt. Sept. 5, 1911; Capt. May 25, 1912; to Major July 30, 1918. On Ypres, Belgium Sector. Served on Mexican border as Capt. of Co. L, 3rd N.C. N. G., from June 19, 1916, to March 27, 1917, then called into Federal service as Capt. of Co. L, July 25, 1917, of 30th Div. Served with this … Read more

Riley Edison Beck

Private, Bureau of Aircraft Production of 80th Squadron, 4th Provisional Regt.; of Davidson County; son of Harvey L. and Mrs. Gertrude Beck. Entered service July 29, 1918, at Lexington, N.C. Sent to Vancouver Barracks, July, 1918. Transferred to Camp Gordon. Jan. 23, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Gordon, Feb. 1, 1919.

William Fred Saintsing

Private. Born in Davidson County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Saintsing. Husband of Mrs. Annie Saintsing. Entered the service Aug. 26, 1918, at Lexington, N.C. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., and sailed for France Oct. 28, 1918. Landed in the USA May 26, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., May 30, 1919.

Daniel C. Culbreth

2nd Lt., Co. L, 30th Div., 120th Inf.; son of D. C. and Jennie K. Culbreth, of Davidson County. Entered service April, 1916, at Thomasville, N.C. Was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sent overseas May 17, 1918. Promoted to the rank of 2nd Lt. Nov. 13, 1917. Killed at Ypres Sector, Aug. 31, 1918. Buried in Belgium, British Cemetery. Entitled to wear a silver star on the Victory Cross ribbon, for gallantry in action in the Ypres Sector, Belgium, Aug. 31, 1918, while leading daylight patrol. Was on the Mexican border from June, 1916, to March, 1917.

Sam J. Tesh

Fireman, U. S. S. Utah (Naval). Born in Davidson County; the son of E. Tesh and Mrs. Lula Tesh. Entered service Dec. 8, 1917, at Winston-Salem, N.C. Sent to Berkley, Va., and sailed for France Aug. 28, 1918, convoying troop ships in and out of Base Bantry Bay, Ireland. Mustered out at New York City Jan. 20, 1919.

Ernest A. Davis

3rd Class M., Hdqrs. Co., 30th Div., 120th Regt.; of Davidson County; son of R. and Mrs. T. E. Davis. Entered service July 25th, 1918, at Thomasville, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier, Greenville, Sept. 1, 1917. Transferred to Camp Merritt. Sailed for France May 17, 1918. Fought at Ypres Lys Offensive. Somme Offensive. Returned to USA April 11th, served on Mexican border six months. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, April 15, 1919.

Will C. Carlton

Corpl., Co. A, 30th Div., 120th Inf. Born May 20, 1895; son of W. L. and A. L. Carlton, of Davidson County. Husband of Mrs. Ethel Carlton. Entered service Aug. 12, 1917, at Lexington, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., Aug. 12, 1917. Transferred to Camp Merritt. Sailed May 12, 1918, for France, landing May 28, 1918. Fought at Ypres-Lys Offensive July 21, 1918, until September of the same year; Somme Offensive September 19th; Bellicourt, Premont, St. Martin’s River, Busigny. Arrived in the USA April 11, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, April 17, 1919.

Ray S. Smith

Corpl., 119th Inf., 30th Div., Co. H. Born in Davidson County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith. Entered the service at Lexington, N.C., Sept. 21, 1917. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., and from there to Camp Sevier, S. C. Transferred to Camp Merritt. Sailed for France May 28, 1918. Fought at Ypres Front. Gassed at Cambrai Hill Aug. 25, 1918. Sent to American Hospital. Landed in the USA April 2nd and was mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 9, 1919.

William B. May

Corpl, F. A., Btry A, 8th Regt.; of Davidson County; son of W. S. and Mrs. Elizabeth Rathrock May. Entered service Aug. 26, 1918, at Lexington, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson. Transferred to Camp Hill, Newport News, Va. Promoted to Corpl. Oct. 27, 1918. Boarded transport U. S. S. Tenandorse to sail for France Nov. 11th. Armistice signed, prevented sailing. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., Dec. 9, 1918. His grandfather, Henry T. Rathrock, was in Confederate Army, 48th N.C. Inf., Co. K.

William A. Smith

Private, Inf., Co. I, 30th Div., 120th Regt.; of Davidson County; son of J. W. and Mrs. M. E. Smith. Entered service Jan. 15, 1915, at Lexington, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France May 17, 1918. Fought at Hindenburg Line, Bellicourt and Nauroy from Sept. 9, 1918, to Oct. 1, 1918; Premont, Brancourt, Oct. 8, 1918; Busigny, Oct. 9, 1918; Becquigny Bohain, L. Hale, Mendress, Oct. 10, 1918, to Oct. 11, 1918; St. Martin River, Mazinghein Heights of Catillon, Oct. 17, 1918, to Oct. 19, 1918. Returned to USA April 13, 1919. Mustered out at Camp … Read more

Davidson County, North Carolina Cemetery Transcriptions

North Carolina Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the North Carolina county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Following Cemeteries (hosted at Davidson County, North Carolina Tombstone Transcription Project) Emmanuel Church Cemetery Grubb Family Cemetery Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery  

Lonnie W. Morris

Private 1st Class, M. Transport; of Davidson County; son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morris. Husband of Mrs. B. Hopkins Morris. Entered service June, 1917, at Thomasville, N.C. Sent to Ft. Harrison, transferred to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Served in M. Transport all the time he was in service. Had left arm broken in three places and two ribs broken while serving as dispatch rider. Sent to Gen. Hospital at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Nov. 25, 1918, remaining there until April 29, 1919, when he was mustered out of service.

Wiley A. Hedrick

Sergt.; from Davidson County, N.C.; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hedrick. Entered the service at High Point, N.C., June 28, 1918, and sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. Promoted to Sergt. Aug., 1918. Instructor in Camp School. Mustered out of the service at Camp Jackson, Feb. 14, 1919.

Charles E. Tomlinson

Private, Hdqrs. Co., 30th Div., 120th Inf. Born January 21, 1899; son of E. I. and Jennie Tomlinson, of Davidson County. Enlisted for service Oct. 22, 1917, at Greensboro, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. Overseas to Calais, France, June 5, 1918. Fought at Ypres, Belgium, Bellicourt and other engagements with 30th. Landed in the USA April 10, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 14, 1919.

Biography of Hon. Winfield Scott Pope

For many years Winfield Scott Pope was rated as one of the most highly respected residents and most prominent attorneys of Jefferson City. As lawyer and lawmaker he left the impress of his individuality upon the history of city and state when he was called to his final rest at the age of seventy-four years. He always held to the highest standards and ethics of the profession, his success being attributable at all times to his marked capability and merit. The story of his professional rise and progress is an interesting one. He was born in Davidson county, North Carolina, … Read more

Carrol Finley Martin

Private 1st Class, 2nd Regt., F. A. R. D., Aty. Son of N.C. and Mrs. E. C. Martin, of Davidson County. Husband of Eunice Perry Martin. Entered service Sept. 3, 1918, at Greenville, S. C. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C.,; and on Dec. 11, 1918, was mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C.

Lee Smith

Private 1st Class, Artly., Btry. C, F. A. R. D., 1st Regt.; of Davidson County; son of J. W. and Mrs. Lizzie Smith. Entered service Aug. 26, 1918, at Lexington, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., transferred to Newport News, Va. Was on board ship ready to sail the day the armistice was signed. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., Dec. 14, 1919.

R. B. Talbert

Sup. Sergt., Co. L, 30th Div., 120th Regt. Son of R. L. and Mrs. M. D. Talbert, of Davidson County. Entered service June 16, 1916, at Thomasville, N.C. Sent to Camp Glenn, N.C., later to Mexican border from Oct. 2, 1916, to March 15, 1917. Transferred to Camp Sevier, then to Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed from Boston harbor May 17, 1918, for Calais, France; landed June 5th. Was in all engagements with 120th Inf., 30th Div. Landed in the USA April 13, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 17, 1919.