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     Marion and Jeanette were known for their religion, church work, values and moral conduct along with devoted family ties. Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis was born on 16 August 1836 at Guilford County, NC. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Guilford County, NC; Living with parents and siblings. He acquired Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis on in 1864; He purchased over 200 acres of the "Brooks Plantation" from an Englishman named King Brooks (wife Sara). The Brooks family lived in a house at what is now the intersection of Piney Grove Road and Pumkin Ridge Road. The Brooks shared the house with their dozen slaves. He was educated in 1868 at William & Mary College, VA; He acquired enough credits and medical knowledge to become a general practitioner. He married Jeanette Josephine Linville, daughter of Cyrus Smith Linville and Louisa May King, in 1868. Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis and Jeanette Josephine Linville appeared on the census of 1870 at Belews Creek, Forsyth County, NC. Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis was General practitioner. He delivered over 300 babies and cared for the sick and dying in the community. He was known for his humble caring deeds and character. He traveled by foot, horseback, wagon, buggy or surry in his efforts meet the needs of his patients. Dr. Medearis would often stay with his more critcally ill patients until they were improving and on the way to recovery. In the winter months if the call was very far away from home, he would stay until the weather improved to make the travel more reasonable. between 1870 and 1910 at Belews Creek Community, Forsyth County, NC. He and Jeanette Josephine Linville appeared on the census of 1880 at Belews Creek, Forsyth County, NC. Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis and Jeanette Josephine Linville appeared on the census of 1900 at Belews Creek, Forsyth County, NC. Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis acquired Dr. Marion Dennis Medearis on in 1900; Home place was built on land that is adjacent to what is now the Pine Knolls development and golf course. This land is still in the family, currently (2001) occupied by a grandson, Paul Nelson. He appeared on the census of 1910; Widowed - living with daughter, Mattie, family. He died on 20 April 1915 at Belews Creek, Forsyth County, NC, at age 78. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, Guilford County, NC.

     Bernard Lester (B. L.) Jones attended the 1998 NC Linville Family reunion and left a copy of genealogy information on Sebron Fidelia Jones/Eliza Ann Linville and their descendants. This information is the bulk of what is included for this family and their descendants. Sebron Fidelia Jones was also known as Cebron Jones. Sebron Fidelia Jones also went by the name of Sebe Jones. He was born on 10 October 1850. He acquired Sebron Fidelia Jones on circa 1868; When first married, they purchased a small tract of land on Pumpkin Ridge Road from the estate heirs of Daniel and Sara Brooks. They built a 2 room log cabin and some barns. They farmed the land. They sold this land somewhere between 1900 and 1915 when they moved to Guilford Co. The land was sold to a Mr Jahannie Warren who later sold it to a Mr. Walt Dwiggins. He and Eliza Ann Linville lived between 1868 and 1910 at Forsyth County, NC; They lived on the land they purchased on Pumpkin Ridge Road. At some time between 1900 and 1915, they decided to move from Forsyth to Guilford Co. Sebron Fidelia Jones married Eliza Ann Linville, daughter of Cyrus Smith Linville and Louisa May King, on 17 October 1872 at Guilford County, NC. Sebron Fidelia Jones acquired Sebron Fidelia Jones on in 1915; Eliza and Sebe purchased the 500 acre King Plantation on what is now Hwy 68 between Stokesdale and Oak Ridge, NC in 1915 for $500. The King Plantation belonged to Eliza's Uncle John King and wife Lydia and was purchased from their heirs. They farmed the property. The property was passed on to their son Frank Jones who developed part of it - Dawn Acres golf course. He died on 1 April 1916 at age 65. He was buried at United Methodist Church Cemetery, Stokesdale, NC.

     Alson Gray Whicker was also known as Alson Gray Wicker The "h" in Whicker was dropped when they moved west. He was born on 14 November 1832 at NC. He married Alsia Jane Linville, daughter of Cyrus Smith Linville and Louisa May King, on 2 December 1855 at Forsyth County, NC; Marriage license from Forsyth Co., NC is dated 1 Dec. 1855 (?) Alson Gray Whicker and Alsia Jane Linville appeared on the census of 1860 at Stokes County, NC. Alson Gray Whicker began military service in 1862 at NC Private Co. D, 57th Reg. N. C. Infantry in Cofederate Army - several records showing service. He ended military service in 1865 at NC; Private Co. D, 57th Reg. N. C. Infantry in Cofederate Army - several records showing service. Parole record for POW is dated 9 May 1865 in Greensboro, NC. He moved at IL circa 1867 Moved west by wagon train and ultimately ended up in Elk Falls, KS where they lived until death. It was reported by NC relatives that they never had the financial means or desire to visit NC again. He moved at OK circa 1873. He moved at Elk Falls, Elk County, KS, circa 1895. He died on 14 November 1898 at Elk Falls, Elk County, KS, at age 66. He was buried at Elk Falls Cemetery, Elk Falls, Elk County, KS.

     Mary Louisa Linville was born on 3 February 1860 at Belews Creek Community, Forsyth County, NC. As of circa 1878,her married name was Mary Louisa Stanley. She married John Stanley circa 1878. Mary Louisa Linville died in childbirth on 30 March 1892 at age 32.

     John Stanley married Mary Louisa Linville, daughter of Cyrus Smith Linville and Louisa May King, circa 1878.

     Louisa Stanley married John Marshall. Raised by William Franklin "Uncle Billy" Linville and his maid, Miss Mary. Her married name was Louisa Marshall. Louisa Stanley also went by the name of Lou Stanley. She was born on 30 March 1892.

     Nathan B. Linville was born on 9 May 1830 at Belews Creek Community, Stokes County, NC. He died in 1841.

     Cornelius N. Linville was born on 18 April 1835 at Belews Creek Community, Stokes County, NC. He died on 23 August 1836 at age 1.

     Robert Bard Linville was Carpenter. He was born on 24 April 1881 at Stokes County, NC. He lived between 1902 and 1957 at Greensboro, Guilford County, NC. He married Ella Victoria Edwards on 27 August 1905 at Guilford County, NC. Robert Bard Linville died on 5 March 1957 at Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC, at age 75. He was buried at New Garden Cemetery, Guilford County, NC.

     Much of the original information about the descendants of Julius Saunders Linville was provided by a grand daughter, Betty Sue Mabe. She provided this information in July 1996. Subsequent input for John Madison Linville by other contributors provided additional detail. Julius Sanders Linville was also known as John Saunders Linville. He was born on 3 May 1885 at NC. He was Carpenter at Greensboro, Guilford County, NC. He married Martha Mildred Webster on 22 March 1908 at Forsyth County, NC. Julius Sanders Linville and Martha Mildred Webster appeared on the census of 1910 at Sauratown, Stokes County, NC. Julius Sanders Linville married Nettie Lenora Linthicum in 1928 at Randolph County, NC. Julius Sanders Linville and Nettie Lenora Linthicum appeared on the census of 1930 at Deep River, Guildford County, NC. Julius Sanders Linville appeared on the census of 1940 at Greensboro, Guilford County, NC; Widowed - living with daughter, Alice, and family. He died on 17 March 1946 at Greensboro, Guilford County, NC, at age 60; He was mudered by a son-in-law, Alice Viola's husband with whom he was living in the 1940 census. He was buried at Forest Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Stokes County, NC.

     Sallie Belle Brown was born in February 1872 at NC. Her married name was Sallie King. She married (?) King; Sallie's first marriage. Sallie Belle Brown married Mack Duffey Linville, son of John Madison Linville and Elizabeth E. Moore, on 29 November 1891 at Forsyth County, NC. As of 29 November 1891,her married name was Sallie Linville. Sallie Belle Brown and Mack Duffey Linville appeared on the census of June 1900 at Sauratown, Stokes County, NC. Sallie Belle Brown and Mack Duffey Linville appeared on the census of 1910 at Sauratown, Stokes County, NC. Sallie Belle Brown died on 7 January 1925 at Stokes County, NC, at age 52. She was buried at Forest Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Stokes County, NC.

     Never married. William Kitchen Linville was born on 8 January 1902 at Stokes County, NC. He died on 19 September 1914 at Stokes County, NC, at age 12; Died of effects of diabetes. He was buried at Forest Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Stokes County, NC.

     Martha Othelia Fulp was also known as Otelia M. Fulp Per Stokes Co. NC marriage index. She was born on 11 December 1867 at Stokes County, NC. She married William Gaston Linville, son of John Madison Linville and Elizabeth E. Moore, on 27 December 1892 at Yadkin Township, Stokes County, NC. As of 1893,her married name was Martha Othelia Linville. Martha Othelia Fulp and William Gaston Linville appeared on the census of 1910 at King, Stokes County, NC. Martha Othelia Fulp and William Gaston Linville appeared on the census of 1920 at New Bethel, Rockingham County, NC. Martha Othelia Fulp died on 28 December 1942 at Midway, Davidson County, NC, at age 75.

     Malcolm Goolsby married Dora Viola Linville, daughter of John Madison Linville and Elizabeth E. Moore. Malcolm Goolsby was born in 1878. He was buried at Oak Level Church Cemetery, Guilford County, NC. He died in 1956.