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     Mary E. Williamson was born on 16 September 1843. She married John N. Whitford, son of Nathan Martin Whitford and Nancy Hannah Bright, on 26 November 1861. Mary E. Williamson died on 6 February 1883 at New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, at age 39; of typho-malarial fever.¹

     David Fillingame married Julia Sutton. David Fillingame was born on 25 December 1892.

     Daniel Williamson married Caroline Miller. Daniel Williamson died on 1 October 1851.

     Caroline Miller married Daniel Williamson.

     Katie Mae Williams was born in 1880. As of 19 March 1902,her married name was Whitford.¹ She married Daniel Williamson Whitford, son of Hardy Whitford and Caroline Williamson, on 19 March 1902 at Warsaw, North Carolina. The New Bern Weekly Journal reported on 21 Mar 1902 that "On Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the hospitable home of the bride's father, Mr. R.J. Williams, at Warsaw, N.C., was witnessed one of the prettiest weddings we have had in this community for many years, when his beautiful daughter, Miss Katie Moye, was united by the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Daniel W. Whitford of New Bern, N.C.
The eastern parlor was handsomely decorated in wild smilax and ferns.
At the appointed hour the strains of Lohengrin Wedding March touchingly rendered by Miss Carrie Hussey, Mr. R. Murphy Williams entered followed by the groom and his best man, Mr. Joe Williams. Then came the bride with the maid of honor, Miss Ella Williams, and joined the groom at the altar, where they were made one by the beautiful and impressing marriage ceremony of the Presbyterian Church.
The bride was attired in white mull over white silk and carried carnations and ferns.
Her maid of honor, Miss Ella Williams, wore white organdie over white silk and carried LaFrance roses.
After hearty contratulations from the assembled guests, the doors of the sumptuous dining room were thrown open and an elegant and sumptuous supper served. They were the recipients of many handsome and costly presents.
Miss Lena Whitford, cousin of the groom came from the Normal and Industrial College, Greensboro, N.C. to attend the wedding.
After spending a few days at the bride-groom's parents in New Bern, the bride and groom will visit the Charleston Exposition."¹ Katie Mae Williams died in 1949.

     Francis Williamson "Willie" Whitford was born on 23 December 1863. He died on 10 September 1869 at age 5.

     Mary Elizabeth Whitford was born on 15 April 1903. She died on 10 September 1903.

     Caroline Williams Whitford was born on 1 November 1904. As of January 1923,her married name was Bray. She married Walter H. Bray in January 1923. As of 1937,her married name was Parker. Caroline Williams Whitford married Alton Parker in 1937. Caroline Williams Whitford died on 7 April 1997 at age 92.

     Daniel Williamson Whitford Jr. was born on 5 November 1911. He died on 23 April 1955 at age 43. He never married.

     Walter H. Bray was born on 16 October 1897. He married Caroline Williams Whitford, daughter of Daniel Williamson Whitford and Katie Mae Williams, in January 1923. Walter H. Bray died on 3 February 1925 at age 27.

     Carla Whitford Bray was born. She died on 30 June 1970.

     Mary Elizabeth (Minnie) Whitford was born on 15 June 1865. She died on 30 October 1878 at age 13.

     Alexander C. Brinson was born on 26 March 1849. He married Sina A. Ipock, daughter of John Pierce Ipock and Rachel W. Stilley, in 1876. Alexander C. Brinson died on 25 May 1920 at age 71.

     Luther Hugh Brinson was born on 1 December 1876. He died on 8 January 1889 at age 12.

     Clara Whitfield Brinson was born on 14 October 1879. She married Joseph Marion Reel on 28 December 1903. Clara Whitfield Brinson died on 19 November 1934 at age 55.

     Eva Florence Brinson was born on 20 January 1878. She died on 18 December 1886 at age 8.

     Dora Bell Brinson was born on 21 March 1881. She died on 24 March 1882 at age 1.

     Lela May Brinson was born on 17 May 1882. She died on 30 December 1886 at age 4.

     Oscar Rugh Brinson was born on 7 January 1883. He married Ida Laura Mann on 29 August 1912. Oscar Rugh Brinson died on 19 December 1943 at age 60.