*****************3rd Generation*****************

     William A. Waldrop born 1825 - 30 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, married twice. He married firstly to Mary Elizabeth Worley. Mary was born 1829 in North Carolina, the daughter of Nathan Worley and Susannah King. William was a soldier in the Co. A, 5th Bat. of the North Carolina State Troops. He enlisted on 15 May 1862. William filed for a Pension in Madison Co., North Carolina on 18 Jul 1901 and was not approved. Their family was listed in 1850 Buncombe Co., North Carolina Census, the 1860 Madison Co., North Carolina Census, the 1870 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, the 1880 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, the 1900 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1910 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census records. William and Mary's children were:

1.  Noah Carl Waldrop, born 14 Jul 1845, Madison Co., NC, died: 06 Dec 1921 in Madison Co., North Carolina, married Margaret M. McKinney ca 1905 per the 1910 Census. Margaret was born in 1839, and died on 23 Apr 1925. Margaret was previously married. Margaret died on 06 Dec 1921 in Madison Co., North Carolina and is buried in the Zion Cemetery, North Carolina, and Margaret is buried in the Liberty Cemetery, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. No children together.

2.  John Wesley Wardrup, (See 4th Generation),born 27 Dec 1846 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.

3.  Amborse Waldrop, born 1849 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina.

4.  Henry Waley Waldroup, born 25 Nov 1850 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, married Nancy Emeline "Emma" Plemmons on 23 Sept 1869 in Bluff, Madison Co., North Carolina. Nancy was born on 08 Jan 1845 in Buncombe Co., North Carolina, the daughter of John H. Plemmons and Nancy Sluder. Henry and his family were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1910 Spring Creek Census. Henry died on 24 Apr 1914 and Nancy died on 21 Jun 1936. Their children were:

     a.  Mary Jane Waldroup, b: 01 Aug 1871, Bluff, Madison Co., NC. She d: 28 Dec 1913, Madison Co., NC.

     b.  Sarah Ann Waldroup, b: 14 Aug 1872, Bluff, Madison Co., NC. She married William Tobias Bright. William was b: 05 Feb 1871, NC, the son of James B. Bright and Harriet Elizabeth Price. Sarah d: 15 Dec 1946, Harlan Co., Kentucky, and William d: 15 May 1942, Madison Co., NC. They are buried in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Hot Springs, Madison Co., NC. Children: Cretio, Mollie "Nellie", Fred William, Bessie, Thomas Eddie, Sarah Mildred, Mary E, Harriet Elizabeth, Paul Jones, and Ona B. Bright.

     c.  Nancy Melinda Waldroup, b: 05 Jan 1876, Bluff, Madison Co., NC, married Charlie Daniel Finley, b: 04 Oct 1879. Nancy d: 15 May 1942 and Charlie d: 20 Dec 1967. They are buried in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Hot Springs, Madison Co., North Carolina. Children: Ralph D., Mae Eulala, Henry Howard, Dan Webster, and William Hamrick Finley.

     d.  Maude E. Waldroup, b: 28 Apr 1891, Bluff, Madison Co., NC, d: 19 Jul 1894, Bluff, Madison Co., NC.

     e.  Burnett Sylvester Waldroup, b: 16 Jul 1894, Bluff, Madison Co., NC. He married Violet Worsham. Violet was born on 05 Dec 1901 Madison Co., North Carolina, the daughter of Robert Pemberton Worsham and Laura Jane Kerley. Burnett d: 04 Jan 1980, and Vioet d: 19 Oct 1982. They are buried Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Bluff, Madison Co., NC. Children: Ruth Waldroup.

     f.  Fannie Lois Waldroup, b: 05 Jun 1896, NC, married Woodson Andy Henderson on 22 Aug 1920, Craven Co., NC. Woodson was b: 14 Feb 1901 in Madison Co., NC, the son of Charles W. Henderson and Virgie M. Lusk. Fannie d: 14 Dec 1979 and Woodson d: 06 Aug 1989, Henderson Co., North Carolina. Children: Louise, Ruby, and Lucille Henderson.

5.  Margaret E. Waldrop, born June 1850, North Carolina, married Charles Johnson on 01 October 1871 in Madison Co., North Carolina. Charles was born in 1854 in Greene Co., Tennessee, the son of John Johnson and Catherine Waldroup. Margaret died 21 Jan 1924, Hot Springs, Madison Co., North Carolina. Their children were:

     a.  John W. Johnson,b: Mar 1876, Madison Co., NC.

     b.  William M. "Bill" Johnson, b: 1878, Madison Co., NC.

     c.  Jonah L. Johnson,b: 11 Jun 1880, Madison Co., North Carolina, married three times. He married firstly to Allie Mason. Allie was b: 30 Aug 1893, NC, the daughter Sarah Mason. Allie d: 1919. Children: Sadie, Pearl, LeRoy and Alma Johnson. Jonah married secondly to Frances Harver. Children: Nola. He married lastly to Dollie Thorp. Children: Jack and Mary Johnson. Jonah d: 27 Jun 1948, and is buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Hot Springs, Madison Co., NC.

6.  Nathan William Wardrup, born 1855, married Elizabeth "Bettie" Presley. Bettie was born in 1850 in Kentucky, the daughter of Nathan Presley and Nancy Haney. Their family was listed in the 1880 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1900 and 1910 Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee Census records. Nathan died on 27 Aug 1918, and Bettie died on 25 Feb 1921. They are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee (findagrave). Their children were:

     a. Dora A. Wardrup, b: 09 Sep 1876 in Madison Co., NC, married Joseph Norman Dockery. Joseph was b: 18 Apr 1881, Flat Rock, Bourbon Co., KY, the son of Millard Dockery and Sarah Rankin. Dora d: 17 May 1959 and Joseph d: 30 Apr 1959. They are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Knox Co., KY (findagrave). Children: Joseph Norman and William Lawson Dockery.

     b. Carrie Wardrup, b:15 May 1880 in Madison Co., NC, married Isaac Kimbrough Walker Cagle. Isaac was b: 25 Dec 1880, Knox Co., TN, the son of William Cagle and Mary Brewer. Carrie d: 22 Nov 1914 and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Knox Co., KY (findagrave), Isaac remarried. Children: Valory Cagle.

     c. Stephen Wardrup, born 21 Oct 1883 in Madison Co., NC. Stephen d: 23 May 1905, Knox Co., TN and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Knox Co., TN (findagrave).

     d. Anna Fanny/Frances? Wardrup, b: 13 Jul 1887 in Madison Co., NC, married James Edward Scott. James was b: 22 Sep 1888, TN, the son of James Scott and Ellen Hollifield. Anna d: 1970 and James d: 17 Feb 1971. Children: Edward, Mildred, Lorance, Christine, John, and Tommy Scott.

7.  Garrett Waldroup, born on 23 Jul 1857 in Madison Co., North Carolina, married Laura A. Wilson on 13 Jun 1879 in Madison Co., North Carolina. Laura was born 10 Nov 1863, Madison Co., North Carolina. They were listed in the 1880 Pine Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1910 Spring Creek Twp., Madison Co., North Carolina Census records. Garrett died on 08 Sep 1843, and Laura died on 18 Aug 1934, both in Madison Co., North Carolina. Their children were:

     a. Nora Lee Waldroup, b: Feb 1883, NC. Nora d: 28 Oct 1933, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. Buried Bluff Cemetery, Bluff, Madison Co., North Carolina. Never married.

     b. William Swann Waldroup, b:12 Jul 1885, Spring Creek, Madison Co., NC, married Daisie E. Reynolds on 26 Jun 1910, Haywood Co., NC. Daisie was b: 1887, NC, the daughter of Caleb Reynolds and Mahala Carter. William d: 27 Oct 1914 and Daisie d: 08 Dec 1911. Children: Ruby Waldroup.

     c. Margaret A. "Maggie" Waldroup, born in Aug 1887, NC, married Hubert McDonald. Hubert was born in 02 Apr 1894, TN, the son of Joseph McDonald and Catherine Parks. Maggie d: 13 Sep 1930, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: James A. McDonald.

     d. Cora E. Waldroup, b: 12 Jul 1890, NC, married Joseph Bradley Black on 07 May 1906, Madison Co., NC. Joseph was b: 06 May 1882, Buncombe Co., NC. Cora d: 06 Dec 1963 and Joseph d: 17 Jun 1951. They are buried in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC. Children: Leona M., William, Jennie, Russell, Henry, Rachel, Joseph, and Everleen Black.

     e. Henry Crawford Waldroup, b: 05 Feb 1893, Madison Co., NC, married Eliza Fagan on 30 Nov 1917, Craven Co., NC. Eliza was b: 1899, NC, the daughter of Harvey Fagan and Emeline Lewis. Henry d: 08 Jan 1967 and Eliza d: 03 Aug 1965, both in Kannapolis, Cabarrus Co., NC. Children: Foch, Bertha Beatrice, William Edward, and Sidney Thomas Waldroup

     f. Ora D. Waldrop, b: 01 Dec 1895, NC, married Floyd Washington Connor on 22 Dec 1919, Buncombe Co., NC. Floyd was b: 02 Feb 1895, Bluff, Madison Co., NC, the son of William Connor and Margaret Ensley. Ora d: 20 Dec 1976 and Floyd d: 22 Mar 1936, Madison Co., NC. Children: Buenna, Robert, Jack, James, Dorothy, Altha and Floyd Connor.

     g. Bertha Louise Waldroup, b: 26 May 1898, Madison Co., NC, married Sidney Lonzo Brown. Sidney was b: 13 Apr 1886, Madison Co., NC, the son of James Brown and Laura Brooks. Bertha d: 01 Feb 1988 and Sidney d: 03 Dec 1983, both in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. They are buried in the Reynolds Cemetery, Madison Co., NC. Children: Aubrey, Burgess, James, Calvin, Margaret, and Emma Brown.

8.  Malinda Jane Waldrop, born 12 Jan 1858, Madison Co., North Carolina, married James M. Colwell on 20 Oct 1872 in Madison Co., North Carolina. James was born on 07 December 1851, Madison Co., North Carolina, the son of Henry Colwell and Mary Evans. They were listed in the 1880, 1900 and 1910 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census. James died on 09 December 1913. Matilda was listed in the 1920 and 1930 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1940 Joe, Madison Co., North Carolina Census records. Malinda died on 16 January 1944. There children were:

    a. William Henry Colwell, b: 22 May 1873, married Carrie Elvira Anderson. Carrie was b: 15 Jun 1876, NC, the daughter of Nathaniel Anderson and Lavina Lunsford. William died on 19 Jul 1956, is buried in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Bluff, Madison Co., North Carolina.. Carrie d: 29 Sep 1963 and is buried in the Northview Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens Co., SC. Children: Carter, Rickmon, Lillie, Millard, and Villie Colwell.

     b.  Sadie Elizabeth Colwell, b: on 16 Feb 1885, Bluff, Madison Co., North Carolina, married Harrison Tearl Brown. Harrison was b: 22 Nov 1881, NC, the son of James Brown and Laura Brooks. Sadie d: 17 Oct 1942 and Harrison died 16 Mar 1980. They are buried in the Reynolds Cemetery, NC. Children: Zelda, Ruby, Arville, Ethel and Bobbie Colwell.

9.  Adolphus Ervin "Dolph" Waldroup, born on 06 Mar 1865 in Yancey Co., North Carolina, married Nancy Ann "Annie" Bright on 29 Apr 1884. Ann was born in May 1873 in North Carolina. They were listed in the 1900 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1910 Spring Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census. Dolph died on 08 Mar 1916 and Annie died on 26 May 1929. They are buried in the Old Bluff Cemetery, Hot Springs, Madison Co., North Carolina. Their children were:

     a. Edward J. "Edd" Waldroup, b: 25 Jul 1885 in Madison Co., NC., married Mary Matilda Waldroup, Mary was b: 1886, Madison Co., NC, the daughter of William "Bill" Waldroup and Mollie Hensley. Edd d: on 27 Aug 1957 and Mary d: 25 Feb 1931 They are buried in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison Co., NC. Children: Hubert, Lillie, Rosie, Thelma, Elmer Woodrow, Edna Mae, Hattie Elizabeth, and Dolphus Ethel Waldroup.

     b. Noah Cleveland Waldroup, b: 10 May 1887 in Madison Co., NC, married Margaret Rachel Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kerley. Lizzie was b: in 1882 in Spring Creek, Madison Co., NC, the daughter of John R. Kerley and Margaret Adeline Moore. Noah d: on 18 Jan 1952 and Lizzie d: 27 Jun 1950. They are buried in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison Co., Hot Springs, NC. Children: Boyd F., Ethel A., Otis R., Ruby Mae, and Floyd Woodrow Waldroup.

     c. Frances Melinda Waldrop, b: 01 Nov 1890, Madison Co., NC, She married Jackson B. "Jack" Brooks. Jack was b: 25 May 1880, NC, the son of James Brooks and Malissa Arrowood. Frances d: 06 Nov 1959 and Jack d: 23 Sep 1962, Buncombe Co., NC. She is buried in the Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: Glen, Albert, Helen, Claude, Annamae, Eunice and Lillian Brooks.

     d. Anna Waldroup, b: Mar 1892, Madison Co., NC.

     e. Della A. Waldroup, b: 06 Sep 1895, Madison Co., NC, married Frank Sevier Brooks. Frank was b: 20 Apr 1882, Madison Co., NC, the son of Mark Brooks and Margaret Stanton. Anna d: 31 Oct 1963 and Frank d: 23 Feb 1954 , Buncombe Co., NC. They are buried in the Azalea Methodist Church Cemetery, Azalea, Buncombe Co., NC (findagrave). Children: Robert, Thelma E., Frank E., Kennet Mc., Lawrence M., and Charles H. Brooks.

     f. William C. Waldroup, b: 19 Jul 1896 in Madison Co., NC, married Sarah Kate "Sallie" Waldroup. Sarah was b: 05 May 1898, NC, the daughter of William "Bill" Waldroup and Mollie Hensley. William d: 27 Feb 1969 and is buried in the Rice Cove Cemetery, Madison Co., NC (findagrave). Sarah d: 30 Aug 1928, and is buried in the State Hospital Cemetery, Morgantown, Burke Co., NC. Children: Loyd and Woodrow Wilson Waldrop.

     g. Alice Waldroup, b: Apr 1898, Madison Co., NC.

     h. Obid "Obie" Wardroup, b: 23 Jun 1902, Madison Co., NC, married Sarah Gilliand on 09 Jun 1933, Cocke Co., TN. Sarah b: 08 Sep 1912. Obie d: 11 Dec 1938 and Sarah d: 07 Oct 2000. They are buried in the Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke Co., TN (findagrave). Children: Vernon Wardroup

     i. Dewey Glen Waldrop, b: 25 May 1905, Madison Co., NC, d: 20 Jul 1964, Buncombe Co., NC.

10.  Mary Ann Waldrop, born 21 Mar 1868, married Stephen Collison Worley. Stephen was born 02 Oct 1868 the son of William M. Worley and Sarah Jane Waldroup. They were listed in 1900 and 1910 Big Pine Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census Mary died on 15 Nov 1919. Stephen was listed in the 1920 and 1930 Pine Creek, Madison Co., North Carolina Census, and the 1940 Madison Co., North Carolina Census records. Stephen died on 09 May 1946. They are buried in the Eldon Henderson Cemetery, Madison Co., North Carolina. Their children were:

     a. Cora Belle Worley, b: 15 Sep 1889 in Madison Co., NC, married Samuel Erwin Edwards in 1907 in Big Pine, Madison Co., North Carolina. Samuel was b: 28 Aug 1883, the son of William M. Edwards and Ruth Ann Morgan. Cora d: 20 May 1914 and is buried in the Mars Hill Cemetery, Madison Co., North Carolina. Samuel d: 26 Oct 1968, and is buried in the Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston, NC. Children: Velma Isla, Stephen A., Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson Edwards.

     b. Ulysses Grant Worley, b: 27 Mar 1890, Madison Co., NC, married Ella Caldwell. Ella was b: 23 Jan 1888, Madison Co., NC, the daughter of Rubin Caldwell and Ruth Roberts. Ulysses d: 14 May 1946 and Ella d: 12 May 1942. They are buried in the Worley Cemetery, Lower Big Pine, Madison Co., North Carolina. Children: Leonard, Ida Belle, and Ruth Nell Worley.

     c. Melissa V. "Jennie" Worley, b: 24 Jul 1892, Madison Co., NC, married Joseph Hillard Anderson. Joseph was b: 25 Apr 1894, Madison Co., NC, the son of James Anderson and Mary Freeman. Jennie d: 01 Mar 1978 and Joseph d: 27 Nov 1967. Children: Burton, Mary, Marie, Wade and Stephen C. Anderson.

     d. Everett Lecosta Worley, born 28 Apr 1894 in Madison Co., North Carolina, married Bessie May Waldrop on 17 Jun 1916, Craven Co., NC. Bessie was b: 12 Dec 1899, Madison Co.,NC, the daughter of Robert Henry Waldrop and Ida Gowan. Everett d: 02 Apr 1986, and Bessie d: 20 Apr 1968. Buncombe Co., NC. They are buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: Thomas M., Verola, Buna, Emery, Herbert, Clyde, and Mary Jo. Worley.

     e. Kelly Vernon Worley, b: 22 Jul 1900, Madison Co. NC, married Sallie Buckner on 22 Jul 1900, Madison Co., NC. Sallie was b: 10 May 1901, KY, the daughter of James Buckner. Kelly died on 14 Feb 1970, and Sallie d: 29 Oct 1981. They are buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: Lester, Charles, and Helen Worley.

     f. Carrie M. Worley, b: 22 Jul 1900 in NC, married twice. She married firstly to Lester Caldwell on 26 Oct 1917, Craven Co., NC. Lester was b: 15 Mar 1898, Madison Co., NC, the son of Hezekiah Caldwell and Della Anderson. He d: 16 Nov 1918 and is buried in the Anderson Cemetery, Barnard, Madison Co., NC. Children: Glen Caldwell. Carrie married secondly to Homer Worley. Homer was b: 09 Mar 1901, Madison Co., NC, the son of Napoleon Worley and Betty Roberts. Carrie d: 15 Apr 1986 and is buried in the Black Mountain City Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC. Homer d: 05 May 1962 is buried in the Tabernackle United Methodist Church Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: Mallie and Lucille Worley.

     g. Creta Bonnie Worley, b: 28 Jun 1902, Madison Co., NC, married Dallas Marvin Worley. Dallas was b: 19 Apr 1896, the son of Joseph A. Worley and Sallie Elvira Jarrett. Creta d: 25 Sep 1991 and Dallas d: 19 Dec 1960. They are buried in the Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., North Carolina. Children: Beulah, Vertie, Guy, Virginia, Wayne Worley.

     h. Ada L. Worley, born 26 Mar 1904, Madison Co., NC, married John Herbert Waldrup on 28 Mar 1920, Craven Co., NC. John was b: 27 Mar 1901, Madison Co., NC, the son of Robert Henry Waldrop and Ida Gowan. Ada d: 16 Jan 1984 and John d: 06 Sep 1995. They are buried in the Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe Co., NC (findagrave). Children: Mabel, Gladys, Child, Horace H., and Agnes M. Waldrup.

     i. Annie Mae Worley, b: 14 May 1910, Madison Co., NC, married Nelson Massey. Nelson was b: 28 Jun 1910, Madison Co., NC, the son of Wiley and Elizabeth Massey. They divorced. Annie d: 05 Mar 1989 and is buried in the Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., NC. Children: Hilliard and Linda Massey.

11. Harriet E. Waldroup, born in 1870, Madison Co., North Carolina. She married twice. She married firstly to a Mr. Williams, and second to William Scruggs. William was born on 10 Dec 1868, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, the son of George Scruggs and Margaret Cave. William died on 25 Oct 1954, McDowell Co., West Virginia. Children: (Thank you Cora Mae Northup)

     a. Floyd Adolphus Scruggs b: 1893, Madison Co., NC, married Martha Arrington on 23 Dec 1916 in McDowell Co., WV. Martha was b: 26 Apr 1891, KY, the daughter of Lewis Arrington and Liddie Holbrook. Floyd d: 25 Dec 1918. Children: William, Gladys, and Virginia Scruggs. Martha remarried.

     b. Artie Scruggs, b: 04 May 1895, Madison Co., NC, married William Preston Mullins. William was b: 09 May 1888, Avondale Co., WV, the son of Lewis Arrington and Liddie Holbrook. Arti d: 16 Jun 1977 and William d: 04 May 1966, both in Contra Costa Co., CA. Children: William H., and Geneva N. Scruggs.

     c. Luther Edward "Edd" Scruggs, b: 09 Nov 1897, Madison Co., NC, married Della Fisher, b: 12 Aug 1901 in Virginia. Edd d: Feb 1976, McDowell Co., North Carolina. Children: Luther Edward, Lucy, Bessie J., and Bobbie Scruggs.

     d. Laura Scruggs,b:1899, VW. She died 14 Sep 1923, McDowell Co., WV, married George McGuire.

     e. Mildred "Minnie Scruggs", b: 20 Apr 1904 , WV married Jack Knight Children: James,Jack and Melda. Other hubsbands were Carl Brewster, Riffle, and Huston Wylke. died on 14 Sep 1923, McDowell Co., WV. Minnie d: 25 Aug 1992, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

     f. Milton "Milt" Scruggs,b: 1904, WV.

     g. Loretta Ann "Lola" Scruggs, b: 05 Oct 1908, married Isom Mullins. Isom b:28 Apr 1900, McDowell Co., WV, the son of Noah Mullins and Nancy Cameron. Lola d: 05 May 1985 and Isom d: 24 Dec 1965. Ernest, Marvin, Lloyd, Lee, Herman, Helen, Earl H., and Marjorie Mullins

     William remarried after the death of his wife Mary Elizabeth Worley, to Laura Ann Sawyer on 14 Oct 1901. William died on 08 Oct 1913 in North Carolina.

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