First found in Devon where it is related the family took their name from Waseborne in that county soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066. This village was granted to Hermer from Gotshelm. By the end of
.the 11th century they had branched to Worcestershire where they became a family great consequence. They were generations of Knights at the Manor at the Washbournes intermarried with the
distinguished families of Zouch, Corbett, Wysham, Blount and the Earls of Warwick. Sir Roger Washbourne is the first on record
.the 11th century they had branched to Worcestershire where they became a family great consequence. They were generations of Knights at the Manor at the Washbournes intermarried with the
distinguished families of Zouch, Corbett, Wysham, Blount and the Earls of Warwick. Sir Roger Washbourne is the first on record
David Snipes and Billie Doris Gilreath (Snipes) Asbury had the following children: 'Bobby', Fred, Debbie & Sandy
David's father, Alonzo Snipes (Florence McKinney Snipes, was the son of Ben Snipes (1)(Martha Hollifield).
Ben's mother, Mary Ann Washburn Snipes (2)(Merritt Snipes), was the daughter of Isaac Washburn (3) (Susannah Hoppes). This line will start with Mary Ann.
David's father, Alonzo Snipes (Florence McKinney Snipes, was the son of Ben Snipes (1)(Martha Hollifield).
Ben's mother, Mary Ann Washburn Snipes (2)(Merritt Snipes), was the daughter of Isaac Washburn (3) (Susannah Hoppes). This line will start with Mary Ann.
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Mary Ann Washburn Snipes - Mother of Ben Snipes 2G Grandmother of Bobby Snipes April 15, 1837 - May 15, 1924 Mesa, Colorado She was the daughter of Isaac Washburn & Susannah Hoppes. She married Merritt Linzey Snipes on August 17, 1856. The 1860 United States Federal Census shows their family as living in Turkey Creek, McDowell County, North Carolina. Merritt and Mary are listed with Rutha Snipes and an infant Snipes at 10 months old. He is shown as a farmer. The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Merritt and his family living in District 133, North Cove, McDowell County, North Carolina. He is listed as a physician and his household includes the following:
Mary Ann Snipes - wife Candace Snipes - daughter John Snipes - son Alonzo Snipes - son Sarah A. Snipes - daughter Charles Snipes - son Jesse Snipes - son Carson Creson - half brother Elizabeth Snipes - daughter Lisa Creson - sister in law Benjamin Snipes - son |
Merritt and Mary Ann had 10 children:
Ruth Armilda 1857-1926 John N. 1859-1925 Sarah 1862-1930 Jesse Sidney 1866-1941 James 1867-1931 Catherine Elizabeth 1870- Benjamin 1872-1932 Candace Augusta 1874-1953 Charles W. 1876-1945 Edgar Alonzo 1876-1948 The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Merritt and his family living in the North Cove Township of McDowell County, North Carolina. He is listed as a farmer with his real estate value being $200 and his personal property value listed as $225. His household includes: Mary Ann James Angustin Ruth Not Named - 11 months Thomas Snipes John Law IW Chris Sarah Tilman Chris Jesse Nancy A Merritt died on November 3, 1899 in McDowell County, North Carolina and is buried in the Spruce Pine Cemetery, Grassy Creek, North Carolina. Something happened with Ben (hearing 2 different stories) and he had to leave the state. Mary moved with her son, Ben, to Colorado; along with a few other family members. On the 1910 United States Federal Census Mary is living in District 96, Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. The household includes: Charles W. - brother, Mary Ann - mother, Ben-son, Candace - sister and William Washburn - uncle. Ben and Charles are both listed as fruit farmers. |
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Ben, 47, living in District 99, Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. The household includes his Mary Ann - mother, Candace - sister, Clara Woody - Mary Ann’s granddaughter and Fred - Mary Ann’s grandson. Ben is listed as a farmer on a fruit ranch and Clara is listed as a bookkeeper at a real estate office.
Mary Ann died on May 15, 1924 and is buried in the Palisade Cemetery in Mesa County, Colorado.
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Start with 3. Isaac Washburn - he will still be number 3G Grandfather to Bobby Snipes in this line also.
Start with 3. Isaac Washburn - he will still be number 3G Grandfather to Bobby Snipes in this line also.