Looking at the Gupton Connection

Elijah Albert Gupton

Carolina Gupton that married Doctor Buck Pearce on the West family branch is one connection that we have to the Guptons.

Elijah Albert Gupton and Mary Ann Aycock were the parents of Carolina. Elijah was born 1 Nov 1824 in the Gupton Community in Franklin County, North Carolina. His birth date appears on census records, death certificate and headstone. In the North Carolina, Marriage Records 1741-2011 database there is a marriage bond for Elijah and Mary.

In the 1850 Federal Census enumerated on the 9th of Sept 1850, Elijah was 26 years old and his occupation was listed as sheriff. Mary was 22 years old.  The 19 year old farmer Joshua Yarbourgh was living in the household. Next door was Elijah's mother, Frances Gupton, who was 50 years old. Elijah's father is believed to have passed away in 1845.

Elijah is found in records as E.A. Gupton.

In The North Carolina Standard - Wednesday - May 23, 1855 we find that E.A. is active in community government.

By the 1860 Federal Census E.A. and Mary had five children; Sidney 9, Amanda 7, Carolina 5, Nancy 3, and Elijah 1.

Then in the 1870 Federal Census four more children are listed; Doctor E. Mary, Ida and Edward. 

E.A.'s occupation, Sheriff, created records for him. 

Results of the election are found in The Semi Weekly Standard, Aug 13, 1862 edition.

Semi Weekly Standard Aug 13, 1862

Having the job as sheriff had drawbacks as we find a disgruntled citizen in The Semi Weekly Standard July 14, 1863.

In 1863 E.A. is found in the records of the Freemasons Lodge No. 185

When I look through the members' names I find many that I recognize. 

Although E.A. did not serve during the Civil War as a soldier, he was active as sheriff and filed claims with the confederate army for his services. 

 Next post - after the war.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pattie