Bettie Neal

Bettie Rodwell Neal

Bettie was the older sister of John T. and Wallace Neal. She was born in April of 1855 according to the 1900 Federal Census. 

On December 23, 1890 she married Transberry Neal, the son of Aaron Neal and Elizabeth Fox, from Franklin County, North Carolina.  She was 35 and he was 40 according to the marriage license. They were married by George M. Duke, a Baptist Minister, at the home of Jack Neal in Warren County. 

In the 1900 Federal Census, Bettie and Transberry are living next to D.H. Neal, Bettie's uncle. Bettie was listed as 45 at the time and Transberry was 60. On this census she states that she has not had children. 

In the 1910 Federal Census, they are still living next to D.H. Neal. The interesting thing about this census record is Bettie is showing 5 children and 2 living. I do not think Bettie had children and this is an error.

From the notes I made in 1980, before I knew how to cite records or references properly, I noted that Bettie and Transberry owned the property of John L. Neal. 

Bettie died on 21 Apr 1920. The cause of death is paralysis. The informant is listed as J.W. Neal of Gupton, North Carolina.. If I am correct, this is my great uncle, Johnny Neal. My grandfather's brother. 

Transberry died three years later on Mar 9, 1923. 

Both Bettie and Transberry are listed as living in Franklinton at the time of their deaths. Transberry's brothers and sisters were living in Franklinton, could Bettie and Transberry have moved in with his family before their death? In 1920 five of Transberry's siblings were all living together- two males and three females and all single.

Another interesting note is Transberry's sister was Stella. I have an aunt, Stella... could this be where they got her name?????

More unanswered questions..

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Pattie