Margaret Ann Terrell

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KINSTON | Margaret Terrell Reese, often called ""Big Mama"", age 81, of Carey Road passed away earlier this week. She was the daughter of the late Thaddeus Terrell and Grace Powell Terrell. She received her B.S. degree from Longwood College in Farmville, Va. and taught home economics before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of Queen Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was a member of the church choir and The United Methodist Women. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Queen Street United Methodist Church with Senior Pastor Allen Bingham officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Millard Griffin Reese Jr.; her son, Millard Griffin Reese III; and her brothers, Thad Terrell Jr. and Powell Terrell. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Glenda Reese of Kinston, N.C.; two granddaughters, Jessi Hodges and husband Chris, of Greenville, N.C. and Hayleigh Reese and fiancé Kevin Westmoreland, both of High Point, N.C.; and grandson, Chase Reese of Kinston, N.C. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2 p.m. (service time) at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Queen Street United Methodist Church c/o The Church Trust Fund P.O. Box 508 Kinston, N.C. 28502. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home.

Published in Free Press on May 5, 2015

Thaddeus married Grace Estelle Powell 22 Nov 1930, Richmond City, Virginia. Grace (daughter of Warner Lee Powell and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter) was born 20 Nov 1901, Danville, Virginia; died 1 Sep 1970, South Hill, Mecklenburg, Virginia; was buried , Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Warner L. Powell is the first marriage for Martha Elizabeth
"Mattie" Carter, sister of Joseph Alpha Carter, SR.

Mattie's second marriage is to Mr. Powell's cousin, William
Daniel (W.D.) Powell,who was also affectionately called
"Big Daddy".

Warner married Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Carter 27 Dec 1892, Roxboro, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of George Turner dna Carter, alias Gravitt and Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green) was born 3 Nov 1877, Halifax County, Virginia; died 12 Jul 1970, Pinellas, Florida; was buried , Green Hill Cemetery-Danville, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Mattie Powell
United States Social Security Death Index
Age: 93
Given Name: Mattie
Surname: Powell
Birth Date: 03 Nov 1877
State: Florida
Last Place of Residence: Pinellas, Florida
Previous Residence Postal Code: 33704
Event Date: Jul 1970

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Married:
Information from Grace Estelle's delayed birth record.

Notes:

Thomas B. Powell (Grantor) to A. G. Powell (Addison his
brother))Grantee) Lot S Boston DB 64/452) 30 Sep 1875

Thomas B. Powell m. Mary W. Carter; children: Warner b 1870, Mary b 1873, Edward b Aug 1880, Thomas, b 1876. This record can be seen in the 1880 VA Halifax, Mt. Carmel District HH/Fam 151/163; Warner Powell married Martha Elizabeth 'Mattie' Carter, d/o George Turner Carter and Martha Susan Green, d/o Susan H. Gravitt and William Green.

Thomas married Mary Walker/Williams Carter 22 Apr 1866, Yanceville, Caswell, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Richard (S) of Tailor Carter, Sr. and Margaret Walker) was born 4 Dec 1846, Halifax Co., Virginia; died 3 Sep 1901, Roxboro, North Carolina; was buried , Burchwood Cemetery Roxboro, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1870 VA CENSUS HH/FAM 167/168 shows William Carter 62, Betsy 58, Edward and Harriett, George 20. This Richard age 67 appears to be the brother of William; however they are related (not known at this time 2011) Richard Carter age 59 shown in HH/FAM 359 is another Richard Carter who is distinguished by the middle initial "H.".

1860 VA Census Halifax Mt Carmel District shows William Carter 53, HH/Fam 778/759 Elizabeth, 48 (From North Carolina) Martha 17, Mary 16, Edward 12, George 10.
1870 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William Carter 62, HH/FAM 167/168 Betsy 58, Richard 67 (William's Brother) Edward 21, Harriett 16, George T. 20;
1880 Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District shows William 72, Elizabeth 66, next door to George 25, (He is 30) Martha 25, Wm. 7, Joe 5, James 4, Martha 2 George 10/12 (July)
1910 VA Census shows George T. Carter and Sally Fannie Green have been married 25 years have 7 children, 6 of which are living. George and Sally Fannie live beside two of their sons and their families.


William Carter is the father of George Turner Carter. George Turner Carter named his first child William Green. William, for his father, and Green, for his wife's maiden name.
1900 Census shows George T.'s Birth as Nov 1850. The 1880 VA Halifax Census shows William Carter 72, and Elizabeth, his wife, 66 living in HH/Fam 30/33 next door to his son George Carter, 25 Martha (Sue Green) 25, with children, Wm.(William Green)7, Joseph (Joseph Alpha) 5, James 4, Martha (Mattie Carter Powell) 2, and baby George is 10 months old.

Halifax County, Virginia Will Book #46 Page 421; tax certificate page 456

1900 Va Census Halifax Co., Mt.Carmel Dist., Dwell 231, Family 234; line 78-85
Marriage Record: George Carter-Martha S. Green 4 Jan 1872 (MB3/76)

Census lists younger children, Harvey 7/1886, Sue 7/1887, Nannie L.5/1890, George 3/1891, Sally F.12/1893, Addie M. 6/1896

Older children born to first wife Martha Sue "Susie" Green Carter; Joseph A, Mattie, James, & William were born 1873, 1874, 1876, 1877.

1900 Census Va. Halifax, Mt. Carmel District Dwelling 231 Family 234, lists children as Harvey, Sue, Nannie, George, Addie M.

1910 VA Census Halifax Mt. Carmel District, Heritage Quest Series TT624 Roll: 1631 Page: 10, HH 28, 29, 30 are George T. Carter, 59 and two of his sons; William Green, 38; and Harvey Angle 23: It is Harvey and Maggie's (first year of marriage (no children yet) and William Green and wife Mary E. 35, have children Charles E. 14, Ruby M.12, Lois P. 16, Alma L.6, Gilbert 4, Willa 3, and George H. is 4/12..

Name:
Mary Frances Eggleston [mfeggleston AT gmail.com] Family Finder Kit # 343915
NOTE: On the 1890 Documents George T. Carter ALIAS Gravitt

This tidbit of information explains why the wife of Joseph A. Carter, their 2nd child, knew his Mother as Martha GRAVITT, as George was also known as George T. Gravitt. His wife, Martha Susan complete name is Martha Susan Gravitt GREEN. She is the d/o Susan H. Gravitt and Wm. Nathaniel GREEN.

George married Martha Susan Gravitt 'Susie/Sue' Green 10 Jan 1872, Halifax County, Va., Mt. Carmel District. Martha (daughter of William N. [Nathaniel] Green and Susan [Hunt] Gravitt) was born 18 Feb 1855, Halifax County, Virginia; died 7 Mar 1886, Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Susie Green marries George T. Carter about 1872; they have
8 children, 4 of which die in infancy, and he marries Sally Fanny [Sarah Frances] Green around 1887.

George T. Carter had two wives. Susie Gravitt is found on the death certificate as the mother of Joseph Alpha Carter, Sr.. Both George and Susie are listed as having been from Halifax County, Virginia. Later investigation shows the marriage record as Martha S. Green. An 1890 document shows George T. Carter AlIAS 'Gravitt' is the explanation of my grandmother's recollection. His second wife, Sallie Fanny Green is the sister of his first wife. In 1924 she inherits money from her uncle, John King Gravitt and the 3 of the 4 children of Geo. T. Carter and Sue Green are listed as heirs in this will, as well. By 1930 George T. Carter is listed as widower on the census.


Died:
Martha Susan Green is shown on the 1880 Census in the HH of her husband, George Turner Carter, and living adjacent to the HH of George's Parents, William & Betsy Turner Carter. It is the last time her name will appear on the Federal Census. By 1887 George has remarried, Sally Fannie Green, Susie's Sister. Bible Records for this family show the exact death date of Susan Carter, however, no death record can be located by the State of Virginia.