Category Archives: Union

HELMS, Robert A. – (d. 1915)

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Robert A. HELMS was born near Monroe in Union county, N.C., March 9th, 1848, and died in his home in McAdenville, N.C., Feb. 27, 1915, having almost completed his 66th year. He was married in 1868 to Nancy D. RILEY, of Gaston, who survives him.  To this union were born, three of whom, Joseph, John and Lizzie, are living.

Brother HELMS was converted when a young man, and joined the Baptist church. Later he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and lived a devoted member of the same until his death.  I talked with Brother HELMS quite frequently during his last days, and he asked me many questions about “the heavenly home.”  He suffered intensely in his last days, but I never heard him murmur nor complain. Several times he would almost shout and say he was just waiting to go.

A good friend, an esteemed neighbor, a devoted father, and a thoughtful and loyal husband has fallen.  The funeral was conducted by the writer on Sunday afternoon of the 28th, and he was laid to rest in Ebenezer cemetery.  May great grace abide with the bereaved ones. — Dwight W. BROWN. McAdenville, N.C.

Source: NC Christian Advocate, 11 March 1915.  Available online at the Internet Archive.

CLARK, A.J. and WOLFFE, Sarah – (m. 1853)

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MARRIED — On the 28th ultimo, Mr. A.J. CLARK and Miss Sarah WOLFFE – of Union county, N.C.

Source: Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, NC). 30 July 1853. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.

HOUSTON, James and WALKUP, Martha E. – (m. 1853)

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MARRIED – By Rev. W.C. PATTERSON, on the 24th May last, Mr. James HOUSTON and Miss Martha E. WALKUP.

Editorial note: the news clipping later mentions the couple was from Union county, NC.

Source: Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, NC). 30 July 1853. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.

WEDDINGTON, Wm. – (d. 1889)

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Wm. WEDDINGTON (col.) was hanged in Charlotte on the 11th inst., for the murder of policeman Jno. PIERCE, of Monroe, Union county, May 5th 1888.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 26 July 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

HUNGO Surveys for Railroad (1905)

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Charlotte, Oct. 27. – The adjustment of lines between Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Iredell counties, which was begun in July, has been completed. The work was done by C.P. HUNGO, representing the Mecklenburg commissioners and representatives and surveyors from each of the other three counties. The survey covered 25 miles, resulting in adding 1.83 acres of land and ten houses, aggregating several thousands of dollars: the taxes on the property, which have heretofore gone to the other counties, will hereafter be paid to Mecklenburg.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 28, 1905

Thrown From Buggy (1878)

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Mr. Sol. GAY and Mrs. Sarah McNEELEY, of Monroe, N.C., were seriously injured last Thursday, by being thrown from a buggy.

Source:  Washington Post, September 9, 1878. 

Declines to Accept (1880)

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Lilesville, NC, September 16 – Much to the regret of his many friends, James M. WALL declines to accept the nomination for Senator from Anson and Union.  His health is very bad.  He did not seek or ask for the nomination, but the people wanted him.  Tomorrow the executive committee of the district will probably call another convention.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 19 September 1880. 

J.B. LITTLE’s Inflamed Jaw (1880)

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Monroe Enquirer:  Mr. J.B. LITTLE is suffering an inflamed jaw, caused by getting a beard from a wheat head stuck in it last harvest.  The beard entered the jaw from inside the mouth and despite all efforts to remove it still remains there, an aggravation to the flesh, producing a swelling so great that he is now unable to open his mouth.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer, 18 September 1880. Page 3.