Dewberry of Virginia, North Carolina; Monroe County
Thomas Nathaniel Dewberry, the son of Thomas Dewberry of the Chowan River in Albemarle County, North Carolina, was born 1696 in Elizabeth City, Virginia, and died 1773 in St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia. Wife, Mary Irby, daughter of Joshua Irby and his wife, Elizabeth Jane (Ludson) Irby of Henrico County, Virginia. Issue:
- Joshua Dewberry, died ca 1791 in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- Giles Dewberry, born 1729 in Henrico County, Virginia, died 1781 in the 96th District of South Carolina. Wife, Anna. Issue:
A. Irby Dewberry was born ca 1748 in St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia, died ca 1793 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He married Mary Hope in 1773 Tryon County,North Carolina. His son, known as Irby Dewberry, Sr., later removed to Warren County, Georgia. He lived in Warren County, his LWT dated 8 January 1816, probated 5 February 1816, Warren County. He named his children, viz: Elizabeth, the wife of Benjamin Wynne; Frances, wife of Clement Wynne; the three daughters of Sarah Wynne, deceased, the former wife of Peter Wynne (Nancy, Elizabeth and Frances Wynne); Pollie Darden (married William Darden 20 January 1806 in Warren County); Thomas Dewberry, John Dewberry and James Dewberry. Issue:
- Elizabeth Dewberry married Benjamin Wynne.
- Frances Dewberry married Clement Wynne.
- Sarah Dewberry married Peter Wynne.
- Pollie Dewberry married William Darden on 20 January 1806 in Warren County.
- John Dewberry.
- James Dewberry.
- Thomas Dewberry was born 16 September 1796, died 10 April 1884 in Monroe County. His LWT dated 11 May 1876, Monroe County. His wife, Seney (Aseneth) Laws was born 11 May 1800, died 14 November 1865. They are buried at the Dewberry Family Cemetery in Monroe County, along with other members of the family. Issue: a. William F. Dewberry, born 1828 married Mirandy Frances McGinty (born 1826) on 30 December 1847 in Monroe County. Issue:
a. Thomas Dewberry, born 1854 Monroe County.
b. Sarah Frances Dewberry, born 1833, deceased before 1876, married Frank Watkins. Issue:
i. Oscar Watkins.
ii. Minnie Lee Watkins.
c. James Madison Dewberry (deceased before 1876), married Jane F. Wright on 6 February 1845, Monroe County. Issue: Mary Frances L. Dewberry, born 1847 Monroe County, married Mr. Harp; Amanda Elizabeth Dewberry, born 1849 Monroe County, married Mr. Sharp; James F. Dewberry, born 1853 Monroe County; Antionette Dewberry, born 1855 Monroe County; Joseph M. Dewberry, born 1858 Monroe County.
d. Thomas H. Dewberry (deceased before 1876). Issue: Amanda E. Dewberry; Nancy L. Dewberry married Mr. Meek;
e. Harriet Dewberry, born 1836.
f. Moses Jefferson Dewberry, born 1835. He married (1) Harriett Oxford (2) May Oxford (sisters), buried Dewberry Family Cemetery. Issue: Tom Dewberry, died 1926, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery; Hattie Dewberry, died age 21, on her wedding day, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery; Mozella Dewberry, died age 9, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery.
g. Little B. Dewberry, born 1844.
h. Asbury Dewberry, born 1844.
i. Susan Ellen Dewberry, born 22 October 1848, died 25 February 1898, married Walter C. Corley (14 October 1833-14 November 1900), buried Dewberry Family Cemetery.
j. Antionette Dewberry, born 27 August 1855, died 20 May 1920, married John Locke Alexander, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery. Issue: England Alexander, born 5 May 1886, died 12 October 188-, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery; Bunn Alexander, born 12 December 1887, died 26 September 1910, buried Dewberry Family Cemetery.
k. Tabitha Jane Dewberry, married Mr. Bice.
l. Mary E. Dewberry married Mr. Whaley.
m. Martha Dewberry (deceased before 1876) married Mr. Maynard.
n. Sarah Dewberry, born 1847 Monroe County.
o. Thomas Dewberry, born 1858 Monroe County.
Folder Ref: Dewberry Family Cemetery, Maynards Mill Road (turn right at Steve Tingles home, which is part of the old Dewberry plantation); 1850-1860 Monroe County Census; Monroe County Wills; Monroe County Marriages; Warren County Wills.