Wady You Know
It seems rather strange that two people name Wady were buried in the Henderson Crouse cemetery. Wady’s not exactly a name you hear everyday.
The oldest Wady is Wady Crowse, wife of Benjamin Crowse. Born in Orange County, NC in 1807, she is the daughter of Richard Cheek and Jane “Jenny” Andrews.
The second is Elizabeth “Betty” Wady Crouse, wife of Elbert Crouse. Born in Alleghany County in 1880, she was the daughter of Nathan Brooks and Sarah Hoppers.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Elisabeth Crouse (another permanent resident of the graveyard and daughter of Benjamin and Betty Wady Crouse) and her husband Franklin Hopper had a daughter named Wady.
And, the sister of Caroline Joines (wife of Martin Brinegar and also buried there), was Wady Joines. Their parents were Jane “Jenny” Crouse (daughter of Benjamin and Wady Crowse) and Ezekial Joines. And, of course, their brother was named Henderson Joines.
Are you still hanging in there?
If so we'll make things a bit more complicated and interesting with a number Wadys living in Orange County, NC in the early 1800’s. They include Wady Brooks, Wady Ivy, Wady Andrews, and Wady Edwards.
Hmmm …this thing is beginning to sound like the Alleghany County telephone book. Maybe there is something to that inbreeding thing after all.
Can’t you just hear them “Dueling Banjos” now?
The oldest Wady is Wady Crowse, wife of Benjamin Crowse. Born in Orange County, NC in 1807, she is the daughter of Richard Cheek and Jane “Jenny” Andrews.
The second is Elizabeth “Betty” Wady Crouse, wife of Elbert Crouse. Born in Alleghany County in 1880, she was the daughter of Nathan Brooks and Sarah Hoppers.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Elisabeth Crouse (another permanent resident of the graveyard and daughter of Benjamin and Betty Wady Crouse) and her husband Franklin Hopper had a daughter named Wady.
And, the sister of Caroline Joines (wife of Martin Brinegar and also buried there), was Wady Joines. Their parents were Jane “Jenny” Crouse (daughter of Benjamin and Wady Crowse) and Ezekial Joines. And, of course, their brother was named Henderson Joines.
Are you still hanging in there?
If so we'll make things a bit more complicated and interesting with a number Wadys living in Orange County, NC in the early 1800’s. They include Wady Brooks, Wady Ivy, Wady Andrews, and Wady Edwards.
Hmmm …this thing is beginning to sound like the Alleghany County telephone book. Maybe there is something to that inbreeding thing after all.
Can’t you just hear them “Dueling Banjos” now?
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