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Leonard Skittletharp

• Birth*: Leonard Skittletharp was born circa 1811 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Milly (?) circa 1830 at NC.
• Census*: Leonard Skittletharp appeared on the census of 17 August 1850 at Lees Mill District, Washington Co., NC. Leonard and family are listed in the 1850 Washington Co, N.C. Census for Lees Mill District. Leonard is 39 and a farmer born in N.C.¹

Leonard Skittletharp¹

• Father: Napolean Skittletharp¹ b. c Aug 1859
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1850

• Birth*: Leonard Skittletharp was born circa 1876 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Napolean Skittletharp and Elizabeth (?)¹

Louisa Skittletharp¹

• Father: George Washington Skittletharp¹ b. c 1854
• Mother: Joyce Chambers¹ b. c 1877

• Birth*: Louisa Skittletharp was born on 18 March 1897 at Washington Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Washington Skittletharp and Joyce Chambers.¹
• Marriage*: Louisa Skittletharp married John Allen Lee circa 1920 at NC.
• Death*: Louisa Skittletharp died on 3 November 1971 at 1209 Park Avenue, Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 74 .²

Margaret E. Skittletharp

• Father: William Skittletharp b. c 1822
• Mother: Nancy Skittletharp b. c 1820

• Birth*: Margaret E. Skittletharp was born circa 1848 at NC.
• She was the daughter of William Skittletharp and Nancy Skittletharp.

Mary E. Skittletharp

• Father: William Edward Skittletharpe b. 20 Sep 1872, d. 7 Apr 1928
• Mother: Mary Alice Swindell b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Apr 1923

• Birth*: Mary E. Skittletharp was born on 12 October 1895 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of William Edward Skittletharpe and Mary Alice Swindell.
• Death*: Mary E. Skittletharp died on 19 October 1895 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• Burial*: She was buried circa 20 October 1895 at Kilby Cemetery, Bayview, Beaufort Co., NC.¹

Mason Skittletharp

• Birth*: Mason Skittletharp was born circa 1800 at NC.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington Co., NC. Mason is between 20 and 30 years old. Living with him is one female between 20 and 30 and a female under 5 years old age.¹

Nancy Skittletharp

• Birth*: Nancy Skittletharp was born circa 1820 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married William Skittletharp before 1844.

Napolean Skittletharp

• Father: William Skittletharp b. c 1822
• Mother: Nancy Skittletharp b. c 1820

• Birth*: Napolean Skittletharp was born circa August 1859 at Washington Co., NC.
• He was the son of William Skittletharp and Nancy Skittletharp.
• Census*: Napolean Skittletharp appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Mackey's Ferry, Washington Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1875.²
• Census: Napolean Skittletharp appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Lee's Mill, Washington Co., NC. N. is 22 years old. He is a laborer. He is married to Elizabeth, age 30. This is most likely a second marriage for Elizabeth as there is a 11 year old female named Cottie living with them who is described as a daughter.²

Robert A. Skittletharp

• Father: Hardy Skittletharp b. c 1833, d. c 1894
• Mother: Mary Overton b. c 1832

• Birth*: Robert A. Skittletharp was born circa 1858 at Washington Co., NC.
• He was the son of Hardy Skittletharp and Mary Overton.

Robert F. Skittletharp

• Father: William Edward Skittletharpe b. 20 Sep 1872, d. 7 Apr 1928
• Mother: Mary Alice Swindell b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Apr 1923

• Birth*: Robert F. Skittletharp was born on 2 September 1899 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• He was the son of William Edward Skittletharpe and Mary Alice Swindell.
• Death*: Robert F. Skittletharp died on 23 September 1899 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• Burial*: He was buried circa 24 September 1899 at Kilby Cemetery, Bayview, Beaufort Co., NC.¹

Samuel Skittletharp

• Father: Leonard Skittletharp b. c 1811
• Mother: Milly (?) b. c 1815

• Birth*: Samuel Skittletharp was born circa 1831 at NC.
• He was the son of Leonard Skittletharp and Milly (?)
• Marriage*: Samuel Skittletharp married Mary Margaret Waters on 4 February 1855 at Washington Co., NC.¹
• Census: Samuel Skittletharp appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Washington Co., NC. Samuel is 29 years old. His wife Margaret (Mary) is 24. Samuel is a day laborer. Also living with them is Charity J. Waters, age 15, who may be Mary's sister.²
• Milit-Beg: He began military service on 24 June 1861 at Washington Co., NC, North Carolina Troops; 1861-1865, pg 220; S. Skittlerharp, private, resided in Washington Co., N.C. where he enlisted at age 31, 24 Jun 1861, for the war. Killed in action at Malvern Hill, Va., 1 Jul 1862.³
• Death*: He died on 1 July 1862 at Malvern Hill, VA.

Sarah Jane Skittletharp

• Father: Samuel Skittletharp b. c 1831, d. 1 Jul 1862
• Mother: Mary Margaret Waters b. c 1836

• Birth*: Sarah Jane Skittletharp was born circa 1859 at Washington Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Skittletharp and Mary Margaret Waters.
• Marriage*: Sarah Jane Skittletharp married Noah Futrell circa 1880.¹
• Census*: Sarah Jane Skittletharp appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Cypress Creek, Duplin Co., NC. Sarah J. was born May 1857. Her husband Noah was born Nov 1849.²
• Death*: She died on 12 May 1921 at Cypress Creek, Duplin Co., NC.³

William Skittletharp

• Birth*: William Skittletharp was born circa 1822 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Skittletharp before 1844.
• Census*: William Skittletharp appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 at Less Mill, Washington Co., NC. William is 24 yrs old, occupation farmer. Living with him is his wife Nancy age 25. No children listed.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Mackey's Ferry, Washington Co., NC. He is 38 yrs old and his occupation is day laborer with pers. prop valued at $100.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1870 at Lees Mill, Washington Co., NC. Listed in the 1870 Washington Co., Leesmills TWP, Census: W. Skittletharp age 50 farmer Nancy 50 keeps house Joseph 23 miller Margaret 20 at home Leo 18 at home Napoleon 10.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Skinnersville, Washington Co., NC. William is 56 years old and employed as a Farmer. His wife Nancy is 58.³

(?) Skittletharpe

• Father: James Demato Skittletharpe b. Mar 1863, d. b Jun 1905
• Mother: Susan Olivia Woolard b. Dec 1872, d. b Sep 1913

• Birth*: (?) Skittletharpe was born after 15 May 1890 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of James Demato Skittletharpe and Susan Olivia Woolard.
• Death*: (?) Skittletharpe died before 1900 .

Annie Virginia Skittletharpe¹

• Father: Joseph Edward "Jody" Skittletharpe¹ b. 8 Jun 1890, d. 28 Jul 1970
• Mother: Annie Chambers¹ b. Aug 1885, d. 24 May 1928

• Birth*: Annie Virginia Skittletharpe was born on 21 October 1927 at Skinnersville, Washington Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Edward "Jody" Skittletharpe and Annie Chambers.¹
• Marriage*: Annie Virginia Skittletharpe married Dennis Rudolph Oliver on 13 March 1942 at Washington Co., NC.^2,3
• Death*: Annie Virginia Skittletharpe died on 17 April 1992 at Plymouth, Washington Co., NC, at age 64 .^1,2

Aretha Skittletharpe

• Father: James Demato Skittletharpe b. Mar 1863, d. b Jun 1905
• Mother: Susan Olivia Woolard b. Dec 1872, d. b Sep 1913

• Birth*: Aretha Skittletharpe was born after 15 May 1890 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of James Demato Skittletharpe and Susan Olivia Woolard.
• Death*: Aretha Skittletharpe died before 1900 at NC . She did not appear in the 1900 Census with her parents.²

Belvey Sackwood Skittletharpe¹

• Father: John M. P. Skittletharpe¹ b. 26 Oct 1858, d. 18 Oct 1886
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin¹ b. 1 May 1862, d. 16 May 1934

• Birth*: Belvey Sackwood Skittletharpe was born on 6 October 1882 at Beaufort Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John M. P. Skittletharpe and Mary Elizabeth Martin.¹
• Death*: Belvey Sackwood Skittletharpe died on 22 August 1883 at Beaufort Co., NC.¹

Bernice Skittletharpe¹

• Father: John H. Skittletharpe¹ b. 29 Apr 1871, d. 6 May 1912
• Mother: Geneva Latham¹ b. 26 Jul 1878, d. Jun 1974

• Birth*: Bernice Skittletharpe was born on 12 July 1896 at Washington Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John H. Skittletharpe and Geneva Latham.¹
• Census: Bernice Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Bernice is living with her mother and step-father Robert C. Steers, age 32. Robert C. is employed as a watchman for a publishing Company.³
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Bernice is 33 years old and single. She is living with her mother Geneve Steers (Speers). age 51.
• Death*: She died in December 1984 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., NC, at age 88 . When she died she had adopted the surname Steers.²

Blake Pinkney Skittletharpe

• Father: John M. P. Skittletharpe b. 26 Oct 1858, d. 18 Oct 1886
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin b. 1 May 1862, d. 16 May 1934

• Birth*: Blake Pinkney Skittletharpe was born on 28 July 1885 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; Delayed Certif. of Birth from Beaufort Co. Courthouse; Blake Pinkney Skittlethorpe was born in Bath 28 july 1885. He was son of John and Bettie Martin Skittlethorpe. Recorded 6 Nov 1950. The Wilkinson Family Bible shows a birthdate of 26 Jul 1885.¹
• He was the son of John M. P. Skittletharpe and Mary Elizabeth Martin.
• Census: Blake Pinkney Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. Pinkney is 15 years old and is living with his father and step-mother.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Frazier Thomas Woolard and Johnnie Mabel Skittletharpe on 30 August 1905 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; Marriage from Beaufort Co. Marriage Register. Blake Skittletharpe was Witness with W.B. Singleton and J.E. Bonner. Married by L.E. Thompson,minister.²
• Census: Blake Pinkney Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Pantego, Beaufort Co., NC. Blake is 23 and single. He is working as a laborer in a mill and living with Harvey Rice and his family. Blake would later marry Harvey's daughter Lizzie.³
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Rice, daughter of Harvey R. Rice and Dicey R. Sadler, on 18 May 1910 at Pantego, Beaufort Co., NC.^4,5
• Milit-Beg*: Blake Pinkney Skittletharpe began military service on 12 September 1918 at Norfolk, VA, registered for the World War I draft. He is living at 625 Motley Ave. in Norfolk. He gave his date of birth as 26 July 1885. He is employed as a carpenter working for Banks Bros. Packing Co. He is described as being of medium height and build with grey eyes and light hair.⁶
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 at Norfolk Co., VA. Blake is a carpenter living with his wife and 2 daughters.
  They have 2 male borders living with them.⁷
• Census: He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Greenville, Pitt Co., NC. Blake is 45 years old and working as a laborer in a repair shop.⁸
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Greenville, Pitt Co., NC. Blake is 58 and is employed as a bicycle repairer working for himself.⁹
• Death*: He died on 16 December 1951 at 1102 Cotanche St., Greenville, Pitt Co., NC, at age 66 .^10,11
• Burial*: He was buried on 17 December 1951 at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville, Pitt Co., NC.¹¹

Cassie Ware Skittletharpe

• Father: Joshua Thomas Skittletharpe b. 19 Nov 1860, d. 16 Sep 1960
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin b. 1 May 1862, d. 16 May 1934

• Birth*: Cassie Ware Skittletharpe was born on 18 September 1890 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Joshua Thomas Skittletharpe and Mary Elizabeth Martin.
• Census*: Cassie Ware Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. Cassie W. is 9 years old.¹
• Death*: She died on 20 May 1922 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 31 .²
• Burial*: She was buried on 21 May 1922 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; ON Cassie's gravestone the DOB is 18 Sep 1890 and DOD is 20 May 1922. The gravestone also states that Cassie Ware is the daughter of J.T. and Mary E. Skittletharpe.³

Cassolena Skittletharpe¹

• Father: Joseph W. Skittletharpe¹ b. c 1844, d. b 1930
• Mother: Elizabeth Best¹ b. c 1856

• Birth*: Cassolena Skittletharpe was born circa 1879 at Washington Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph W. Skittletharpe and Elizabeth Best.¹

Catherine E. Skittletharpe¹

• Father: Henry Skittletharpe¹ b. Aug 1846
• Mother: Elizabeth Skittletharp² b. Aug 1842

• Birth*: Catherine E. Skittletharpe was born in December 1873 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Skittletharpe and Elizabeth Skittletharp.^1,2

Dewey Walter Skittletharpe

• Father: Joshua Thomas Skittletharpe b. 19 Nov 1860, d. 16 Sep 1960
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin b. 1 May 1862, d. 16 May 1934

• Birth*: Dewey Walter Skittletharpe was born on 10 March 1898 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; Name Dewey Walter from St. Thomas Episcopal Church Register. Both Dewey and his son Taylor were confirmed at St. Thomas on 20 NOv 1949.
• He was the son of Joshua Thomas Skittletharpe and Mary Elizabeth Martin.
• Milit-Beg*: Dewey Walter Skittletharpe began military service before August 1917 He was a Private First Class with Battery B of the 55th Field Artillery Brigade. On 10 Aug 1917 they were in LeMans, France.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at 20 Main Street, Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. Walter D. is 21 years old and living with his parents. He is employed as a Laborer in a Sawmill.²
• Marriage*: He married Ethel Pearl Alligood, daughter of John MacDonald Alligood and Sarah M. Cutler, on 2 April 1920.³
• Census*: Dewey Walter Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. Walter D. is 30 years old. He is working as a Tractor Driver in Road construction.⁴
• Death*: He died on 27 October 1958 at V.A. Hospital, Kecoughton, Va, at age 60 .⁵
• Burial*: He was buried circa 29 October 1958 at Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; Dewey is buried in the Zion Episcopal Church Cemetary on Hwy 92 between Bath and Washington. The grave marker also indicates that he was a PFC in Btry C 113 Field Arty in World War I..

Edward Howell Skittletharpe

• Father: William Edward Skittletharpe b. 20 Sep 1872, d. 7 Apr 1928
• Mother: Mary Alice Swindell b. 13 Jan 1868, d. 19 Apr 1923

• Birth*: Edward Howell Skittletharpe was born on 1 August 1897 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• He was the son of William Edward Skittletharpe and Mary Alice Swindell.
• Census*: Edward Howell Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.¹
• Death*: He died on 18 October 1913 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 16 . From the Beaufort Co. Index to Vital Statistics - Death Vol 1 &2 1913-1947 Edward Howell Skittlethorpe died 18 Oct 1913 at Bath. His parents were William E. Skittlethorpe and Mary Swindell. Cause of death: Hemmorragic Fever.²
• Burial*: He was buried on 19 October 1913 at Bayview (Kilby) Cemetery, Bath, Beaufort Co., NC; Kilby Cemetary is located about 3 1/2 mile from Bath about center of Bayview near Pamlico River.Toombstone epitaph reads "Christ loved him and took him home."^3,4

Ethel Mae Skittletharpe¹

• Father: Joseph Edward "Jody" Skittletharpe b. 8 Jun 1890, d. 28 Jul 1970
• Mother: Annie Chambers b. Aug 1885, d. 24 May 1928

• Birth*: Ethel Mae Skittletharpe was born on 16 August 1920 at Washington Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Edward "Jody" Skittletharpe and Annie Chambers.
• Marriage*: Ethel Mae Skittletharpe married William Ellis Silverthorne on 12 April 1940 at Hyde Co., NC.²
• Divorce*: Ethel Mae Skittletharpe and an unknown person were divorced on 24 October 1973 at Portsmouth Co., VA.³
• Death*: She died on 2 May 2012 at Suffolk Co., VA, at age 91 .

Frances "Puss" Skittletharpe

• Father: Joseph W. Skittletharpe b. c 1844, d. b 1930
• Mother: Elizabeth Best b. c 1856

• Birth*: Frances "Puss" Skittletharpe was born in October 1885 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Joseph W. Skittletharpe and Elizabeth Best.
• Marriage*: Frances "Puss" Skittletharpe married (?) Tweedy before 1908.
• Marriage*: Frances "Puss" Skittletharpe married James Spruill on 5 September 1909 at Scuppernong Township, Tyrrell Co., NC; E.R. Davenport, Justice of the Peace, married them at the residence of F.L. Brickhouse in Scuppernong Township.¹

Frances Adelia Skittletharpe

• Father: Joseph Jay Skittletharpe b. 25 Aug 1833, d. 16 Feb 1904
• Mother: Frances E. Corprew¹ b. 11 Sep 1832, d. 12 Mar 1891

• Birth*: Frances Adelia Skittletharpe was born on 30 January 1869 at Washington Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Jay Skittletharpe and Frances E. Corprew.¹
• Marriage*: Frances Adelia Skittletharpe married Denson Samuel Jones on 28 December 1904 at Plymouth, Washington Co., NC.²
• Death*: Frances Adelia Skittletharpe died on 26 February 1944 at Plymouth, Washington Co., NC, at age 75 .¹

Hattie Lee Skittletharpe

• Father: John M. P. Skittletharpe b. 26 Oct 1858, d. 18 Oct 1886
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin b. 1 May 1862, d. 16 May 1934

• Birth*: Hattie Lee Skittletharpe was born on 20 December 1880 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of John M. P. Skittletharpe and Mary Elizabeth Martin.
• Death*: Hattie Lee Skittletharpe died on 6 December 1882 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC, at age 1 .¹

Henry Skittletharpe¹

• Birth*: Henry Skittletharpe was born in August 1846 at NC.²
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Skittletharp on 25 April 1874 at Lees Mill, Washington Co., NC; The Census states that Henry and Elizabeth have been married 27 years.^1,3
• Census*: Henry Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at East Lees Mill Twp, Washington Co., NC. Henry is 53 years old and has been married for 27 years. He is a Farm Laborer.²

James Demato Skittletharpe

• Father: Joshua Bailey Skittletharpe b. Dec 1827, d. c Jul 1905
• Mother: Mary Craddock b. c 1834, d. b 1899

• Birth*: James Demato Skittletharpe was born in March 1863 at Beaufort Co., NC.
• He was the son of Joshua Bailey Skittletharpe and Mary Craddock.
• Census: James Demato Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. James is 7 years old.¹
• Marriage*: He married Susan Olivia Woolard, daughter of Elias Hutchins Woolard and Susan Ellen Cordon or Cordian, on 14 May 1890 at Beaufort Co., NC; James Skittletharpe,ag 22, married Olivia Woolard, age 22 on 3 Dec 1888 in Beaufort Co., N.C.---- Also, James Skittlethorp, age 25, married Susan L. Woolard, age 19 on 14 May 1890. The marriage certificate for James marrying Susan L. shows that James' parents are Bailey and Mary Skittlethorpe and that Susan's are E.H. Woolard and Susan Woolard and all parents are still living.
• Census: James Demato Skittletharpe appeared on the census of 30 June 1900 at Bath, Beaufort Co., NC. 1900 Census shows that James was living in Bath Twp, Beaufort Co., N.C. He is 37 yrs old and was born in March 1863. His wife Susan is 27 yrs old and was born Dec 1872. Susan has had 4 children and 2 are still living in 1900. He has been married for 10 years.²
• Death*: He died before June 1905 . James had died before 1905 according to the will of his father. Susan may have died about 1913. The application for Guardianship file by J.T. Skittletharp was filed Sep 1913.