Jennings "Bryan" Gilreath

1896 - 1964  (67 years)

• Name	Jennings "Bryan" Gilreath  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
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  Birth	10 Oct 1896	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, Brushy Mountain Township   [1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
  Census: Federal	15 Jun 1900	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, Brushy Mountain Township   [10]
  	1) Marcus Gilreath, head, white male age 36, married 9 years, born Apr 1864 in NC, parents born in NC, farmer, rented farm #86 2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 27, mother of 4 kids, all living, born Aug 1872 in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN 3) Lundia T. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 8, born Jul 1891 in NC, attended school 2 months 4) Wade H. Gilreath, son, single white male age 5, born Jun 1894 in NC 5) Bryand J. Gilreath, son, single white male age 3, born Oct 1896 in NC 6) Chloe V. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 2, born Feb 1898 in NC
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  Move	Between Nov 1902 and Feb 1904	10th Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [11]
  Photo	About 1905	10th Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	Family photo
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  Education	1909-1910	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [12]
  	6th grade report card
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  Census: Federal	Apr 1910	10th Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [13]
  	1) Marcus L. Gilreath, head, white male age 46, married 19 years, born in NC, parents born in NC, shoe maker, own shop, rents a house 2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 37, mother of 5 kids, 4 living, born in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN 3) Lundy T. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 18, born in NC, sales lady, attended school 4) Wade H. Gilreath, son, single white male age 15, born in NC, attended school 5) Jennings B. Gilreath, son, single white male age 13, born in NC, attended school 6) Clora V. Gilreath, daughter, single white female age 11, born in NC, attended school
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  Education	1911-1912	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [14]
  	7th grade report card
  Education	1912-1913	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [15]
  	8th grade report card "In 1905 North Wilkesboro School was chartered by the N.C. legislature under the name, North Wilkesboro Graded School. This meant the town could now vote bonds for building a school house and for the operation of a school. Also in 1905 the 1892 structure was deeded to the North Wilkesboro Board of Education. A “high spot of 1913 was the construction of the ultramodern brick school building on the corner of D and Third Streets. This structure had 11 large classrooms, one smaller classroom for seniors, an office, an auditorium that seated nearly 500, a full basement and an unusually long hall where banquets and receptions were held. There were 12 teachers,” according to “Lest We Forget.” When the building was being built, children attended school in other locations in North Wilkesboro because the first school was torn down to make room for the new structure. Their classrooms included space in exhibit hall at the fair grounds, now Memorial Park and in the old Baptist Church on the corner of Sixth and F streets."
  Education	1914-1915	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [16]
  	9th grade report card
  Occupation	1917	Southern Railway Depot-877 C B D Loop, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [2, 3, 6, 8]
  	He was clerk and express agent for Southern Railway & Express Company. Southern Railway Depot, also known as the North Wilkesboro Depot, is a historic train station located near North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1914 by the Southern Railway, and is a long, one-story brick building with American Craftsman style design elements. It measures 36 feet wide and 240 feet long and has a low hipped roof with overhanging eaves. Passenger service ceased in 1955.
  News Article	7 Dec 1917	The North Wilkesboro Hustler (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Bunch of 10 or 12 lost keys on a ring return to Bryan Gilreath at So. Express office."
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  News Article	9 Apr 1918	The North Wilkesboro Hustler (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Miss Mattie Horton has assumed the occupation of express agent at the depot in the place of Bryan Gilreath who in turn becomes billing clerk. Mr. Marshal Holcomb, who has held the latter position for some time, leaves this week for the shipyards."
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  Religion	19 May 1918	First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [7, 8, 17, 18]
  	Mr. J. B. Gilreath was received by Baptism. He was a member there until his death in 1964.
  World War I	5 Jun 1918	, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [19]
  	Serial Number: 88 Registration Number: 187 Name in full: Jennings Bryan Gilreath, age 21 Date of Birth: October 10th 1896 Where born: Wilkes County, N.C., U.S.A. Citizenship: I am a native of the United States Father's birthplace: Wilkes County, N.C., U.S.A. Name of Employer: Southern R.R. Place of Employment: N. Wilkesboro, N.C. Name of nearest relative: M.L. Gilreath Address of nearest relative: N. Wilkesboro, N.C. Race: white Height: Tall Weight: Slender Color of eyes: light blue Color of hair: light Lost a foot, arm, leg, hand, eye: no Registrar: Mabel Hendren Date of registration: June 5th 1918
  News Article	11 Oct 1918	The North Wilkesboro Hustler (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Bryan Gilreath, who has been suffering from influenza, is improving."
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  News Article	15 Nov 1918	The North Wilkesboro Hustler (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Bryan Gilreath was hurt in a dynamite explosion Monday night during the celebration but is recovering."
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  Census: Federal	25 Jan 1920	Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [20]
  	1) Markas L. Gilreath, head, married white male age 55, born in NC, parents born in NC, maker of shoes, owns a home 2) Lindey T. Gilreath, daughter, married white female age 28, married, born in NC 3) Bryan J. Gilreath, son, single white male age 23, born in NC, billing clerk for Southern Railroad 4) Chloe V. Gilreath, daughter, married white female age 20, married, born in NC 5) John F. Rhodes, son-in-law, married white male age 38, married, born in NC, parents born in NC, salesman for dry goods store 6) Bessie Chloe Rhodes, daughter, single white female age 1 month, born in NC
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  News Article	2 Mar 1922	Carter's Weekly (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	page 9, column 1 "Mr. Bryan Gilreath is very ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath."
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  News Article	9 Mar 1922	Carter's Weekly (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mr. Bryan Gilreath, who has been confined to his home by illness, is able to look after his duties at the Southern depot again, his friends will be glad to learn."
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  News Article	10 Aug 1922	Carter's Weekly (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Camping In The Mountains. A camping party composed of the following young ladies and gentlemen left here Tuesday to spend a week around Blowing Rock, Linville City, and the Grandfather Mountain: Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tomlinson, Misses Idabet Dix, Virginia Mechem, Mabel Hauser, Cloe Gilreath, and Messers. Hoyle Hutchens, Bryan Gilreath. The party is chaperoned by Mrs. J. S. Barnes."
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  News Article	13 Aug 1924	The North Wilkesboro Hustler (newspaper), North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"The following parties left on the noon train yesterday for a few days to the city of New York: Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Forester, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Call, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tomlinson, Mr. Bryan Gilreath and sister, Miss Chloe Gilreath."
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  Directory Listing	Jun 1925	700 B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	Gilreath's Shoe Shop, B. Street. Gilreath Electric Shop, 700 B. Street. Gilreath, M. L. Shoe Shop. 700 B Street. Gilreath, Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, Byran. [sic] Gilreath, Clo
  News Article	3 Jun 1926	Watauga Democrat (newspaper), Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Wilkes Journal--Misses Pearl Bumgarner, Divilla Gilliam, Gail Bumgarner and Messrs. Bryan Gilreath and Cecil Carter motored to Blowing Rock Sunday."
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  Letter	10 Sep 1927	2830 South 16th Place-Homewood, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner who was visiting her sister, Mary Bumgarner Hart: Friday night. Dear Mamma, I wonder what you are doing to night, but you are having a wonderful time. I haven’t had any mail yet but I guess I haven’t had time, but am looking for some real soon. One of the traffic men was up last night, and we had to work on the tariff file For a while, then go down on the creek, and it was late when we got back, so that’s why I didn’t write last night. Mill, Bee, Bet, and I went to the show to night, it was real good. It’s only 10:30 now and I’m back over in town. Now isn’t that being good. Oh! You just ought to be at home. Pearl came in to night. She says she is wound up, but I only seen her for a few minute, and she didn’t get to tell it all to me. Says she had a marvelous time. Wedmore also came in to night, guess I better get a date with her to keep from being lonesome, hadn’t I? I sure do miss you lots ole dear and it won’t be long now before I see you, will probably be down by the middle of the week. I hope so any way, I can get off now most any day. Thought I would hang around until Mon. or Tues. and see if the auditors came. Guess I better lay me down to rest now, be good, and remember, I love you, Bryan
  Letter	13 Sep 1927	2830 South 16th Place-Homewood, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner who was visiting her sister, Mary Bumgarner Hart: Tuesday A.M. Dear Mamma, Sorry I didn’t get to write you last night, but I was up on the mountain. Ray and I went squirrel hunting this morning, had very good luck got four. I have had two letters from you, and I’m looking for another one to day. I sure do enjoy them. They keep me from being so blue, but make me want to see you all the more. I won’t be here after to day. Mr. Hendren had to go back to the hospital at Charlotte, so I am going to see him to morrow. Hope to see you Thursday will wire you from Atlanta. Tell Mary if it’s any hotter down there than it is here, all she will need will be a fig leaf. I certainly am glad you are having such a good time, but be sure and save some of them for me. I gotta get busy now. Be good, and think of me until I C. U. All my Love. Bryan Hey old Dear! How is every thing in Birmingham? I know you have been there long enough to take it all in. I sure do wish I could have gone with you, but everything looks now like I am going to get to come all right. Bee and Mill was over in town to day. Bee said you told her I could have dates with her or take her to ride either, so I’m starting to night. Charlie and I am going over to play bridge. I didn’t get over this afternoon to see about the new girls. You did leave your compact in my car last night. I will bring it with me when I come. Tell Mary I said have every thing set for I’ll be seeing her soon. I know I am going to miss you for I feel it coming on now. Well old deer I hope you have a wonderful time until I get there. Then we will have it to gether. Write to me real soon and often and remember I love you all the time Eaps of love Bryan
  News Article	6 Aug 1928	USA, North Carolina, Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper)
  	"Air Rides Enjoyed The Center picnic was featured by a "basket dinner" which was enjoyed by hundreds who filed into the wire enclosure, and scores took advantage of their first advantage at an airplane ride. Former Army Lieutenant N. B. Newkirk, of Bryan Gilreath's Wilkes Aero Corporation, piloted the excursion plane on a field just outside of the village."
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  News Article	31 Mar 1929	USA, North Carolina, Guilford County, Greensboro, News and Record (newspaper)
  	"Miss Elizabeth Winkler entertained a number of her friends at two tables of bridge at her home in Wilkesboro Thursday evening. Many interesting progressions were enjoyed. At the end of the game, the hostess served a delicious salad course. The guests at this occasion were Misses Gail Bumgarner, Beatrice Guthrie, Louise Carrigan, and Jule Deans, Albert Somers, Bon Perkins, and Bryan Gilreath."
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  Census: Federal	9 Apr 1930	B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [21]
  	1) Marcus L. Gilreath, head, white male age 65, owns a $10,000 home and has a radio, married at age 26, born in NC, parents born in NC, proprietor of shoe repair shop, not a veteran 2) Thena L. Gilreath, wife, white female age 57, married at age 18, born in NC, father born in NC, mother born in IN 3) Jennings B. Gilreath, son, white male age 33, born in NC, express agent for Southern Railway, not a veteran 4) Linda Hendren, boarder, single white female age 22, born in NC, parents born in NC, stenographer for upholstry factory 5) Grace Poe, boarder, single white female age 20, born in NC, parents born in NC, sales lady for 5&10 store 6) J.A. Stenkel?, boarder, single white male age 47, born in NC, parents born in NC, shoe repairer at shoe shop, not a veteran 7) John F. Rhodes, boarder, white male age 49, married at 37, born in NC, parents born in NC, salesman for wholesale grocery store, not a veteran 8) Lunda T. Rhodes, boarder, white female age 38, married at 26, born in NC, parents born in NC, stenographer for wholesale grocery store 9) Bessie C. Rhodes, boarder, single white female age 10, born in NC, parents born in NC
  Letter	19 May 1930	Wardman Park Hotel-2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C., USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner who was visiting Washington, D.C. Monday afternoon Dear Gail I have been wondering if some body had kidnapped you. I didn’t get your letter until to day noon. You must have put it in an ashe can instead of a mailbox. Any way I was certainly glad to get it. I have been awful lonesome for you. I played some golf Sat. night but didn’t go any where to place Sunday a.m. Couldn’t find any one to go with me. Shorty had to go to a funeral. I showed Dr. Johnson’s demonstrator around a lette Sunday afternoon, but I’m sure you won’t mind or be jealous when you see her for she isn’t any Queen. I stayed up with Claude last night until bed time. It rained awful hard here, had a regular storm, am glad you are coming down the Valley. I know you will enjoy the trip. You didn’t say what time you would be in W. S. but I will come down as soon as I can after I get off. I must stop as I want to get this on the bus. all my love. Bryan
  Letter	9 Nov 1931	203 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner who was visiting her sister, Mary Bumgarner Hart: Sunday Night Hello baby! I have been thinking about you all afternoon. It is just about time for you to be getting to Chatta. and I’ll bet you are tired. I have sure missed you this afternoon. It doesn’t seem like the same place. I didn’t see anything of Mildred and her gang. Don’t know whether they came or not. I have been working most of the day. I hung around on the street a while this afternoon but nothing exciting happened. I made a little trip down on the creek to night, but didn’t find any body at home. Guess all the bootleggers were gone to church. I hope you didn’t have any trouble with yours. Everybody wants to know what I am doing loafing around. I just tell them my wife is gone to the country (but I’m glad she won’t be gone long) for I want to see you already, just don’t see how I will get along until Fri. Tell Mary, Charlie, and Ted hello, and give them my very best, and I hope it won’t be long until I see you all. Yours till Niagara Falls, Bryan P.S. (Da— this Pen)
  Letter	26 Dec 1932	, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner visiting her sister, Bessie Bumgarner Riley: Sunday Night Dear Mama, I really have missed you this afternoon. All the boys must be nursing a hangover for I can't even find a poker game. I stayed over at the house until after three and have been (dam this pen) just hanging around ever since. Wish I had kept the bridge book, would have had plenty of time to study it. I have been worrying about you all afternoon, because it was such a bad time to travel. I haven't had my nog yet. Harry Somers asked me to come up to his house and make some. Think I will go if he hasn't gone to bed. I will be looking for a letter from you to morrow and I better get it. This is the first Sunday night we have been away from each other for a long time and it sure has made a big difference. I hope you have a big time, and I know you will. Hen will see to that, but don't have all the fun until I get there. Fri. night if possible, and don't forget your lonesome (maybe) Papa
  Letter	28 Dec 1932	, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner visiting her sister, Bessie Bumgarner Riley: Tuesday Nite Dearest Gail, Here tis: I have kept my promise so far. Sure was glad to get your note to day. I think Pat was kindly crazy to go hunting such a time. It hadn't ceased raining here all day, and doesn't look like it was going to stop soon. I took her Highness to the show to night, but I didn't let her get in contact with any of her old acquaintances. So didn't have to listen to any speals. I asked the boss to day about having off Sat. and he said if nothing happened he thought it could be arranged. I missed you lots to night, for it was our night to go to the show, but I hope to see you Fri. night. It seems like you have been gone a week already. I wore my new pajamas last night; Tell Hen they are just fine. Lots of love Bryan
  Letter	29 Dec 1932	, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Miss Gail Bumgarner who was visiting her sister, Bessie Bumgarner Riley: Thursday A.M. Dearest Gail, I didn't write you last night. Was mad cause I didn't get your letter until this am, but everything is alright now. Sure was good to hear from you. I'll bet you widows have been having a good time, but it won't last much longer cause your husbands will soon be back. We are still having rain every day and lots of fog every night. If it doesn't clear up, I may not come until Sat. A.M. So if I'm not there don't think I had a wreck. Your mother said she wanted to see me before I left. Guess she wants to send Hen something. Sorry you didn't get to see Mary Tom. Guess she was gone some where for xmas. Sorry I couldn't be there for the party last night. Hope you had a big time. Did you stay sober? Hope you didn't get sick. I sure have been missing you, and I'll be counting the hours until I get there. I must go to lunch now. Be good and don't forget I love you lots. Your Bryan
  News Article	24 Jul 1933	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street
  	"Methodists Tackle Baptists Again Thursday in Charity Benefit Game 'He who laughs last, laughs last, laughs best,' sayeth Dr. Sam Cassel, skipper of the North Wilkesboro Methodist church's Men's Bible class team, and optimist extraordinary. The expression relates to the basketball game which will be played between the Methodists and the Baptists at the fairgrounds Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock when the two teams meet for the second time in two weeks. In their first encounter, Jim Reins' and Bryan Gilreath's battlers crowned themselves with glory and marched off with an 11 to 5 victory. The Methodists will seek to repeal this triumph Thursday in the game which will be played for charity's sake. The proceeds of the recent contest and the one this week will be donated to the city welfare department and the Christmas cheer committee."
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  News Article	20 Nov 1933	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Miss Bumgarner Is Bride Of Mr. Bryan Gilreath: Ceremony Is Performed At The Home of Bride's Parents; Out Of Town Guests:      A wedding of much interest to a wide circle of friends, and coming as a complete surprise, was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in Wilkesboro, when Miss Gail Bumgarner became the bride of Jennings Bryan Gilreath, of this city.  Rev. S. S. Jennings officiated, using the impressive ring ritual.      The home was artistically decorated for the ceremony in a nuptial setting of green and white.  In the living room, where the vows were spoken, an altar was improvised of white Chrysanthemums, candles, ferns and other greenery.      The bride and bridegroom entered together unattended while the wedding march was played by Mrs. R. O. Poplin, a sister of the bride.  The bride was becomingly attired in a brown crepe travelling suit, with accessories to match.  She wore a corsage of talisman roses.      Mr. and Mrs. Gilreath left immediately after the ceremony for a motor trip to Washington, New York, Niagra Falls and other points of interest and upon their return will be at home in North Wilkesboro after December the first.      Mrs. Gilreath is an accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linville Bumgarner and has been assistant register of deeds of Wilkes county for a number of years.  She is also a justice of the peace and has made a record for herself in officiating at nearly five hundred marriages.      Mr. Gilreath, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, of this city, holds a responsible position as agent for the Southern Express company at North Wilkesboro.      The wedding was attended by immediate members of both families and a few intimate friends.  Among those present from out of town were:  Mrs. Kent Thomas, of New York, a sister of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Riley, of Chapel Hill; Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Poplin, of Ronda; Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Jennings, of Statesville, and Miss Pearl Bumgarner of High Point."
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  Move	3 Dec 1933	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [6]
  	Their wedding announcement says they will be "At home after December third, North Wilkesboro." This is 507 E Street where they lived until Bryan's death. In a May 1935 news article, they were confirmed to be living there.
  News Article	19 Nov 1934	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street
  	"Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones are Hosts at Dinner Party Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones were hosts at an enjoyable dinner party at their home on D Street Tuesday evening. Mr. Jones is the Southern Railway agent, and the guests for the dinner were several of the men connected with the depot and their wives. A four course dinner was served at seven o'clock with covers laid for ten. Centerpiece for the dining table was a silver bowl filled with white and bronze chrysanthemums. Guests for the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bouknight."
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  News Article	26 Nov 1934	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street
  	"City Basketball Team Wins Game ... Among the members of the squad who have reported for practice so far are ... Bryan Gilreath
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  Letter	1 Jan 1935	9 Centre Hill Avenue, Petersburg, , Virginia, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Mrs. J. B. Gilreath: Tuesday A.M. Happy New Year: I didn't get any letter this morning thought sure I would hear from you. I hope you had a nice trip and are having a good time. Charlie and I got home in time for dinner, and he went to see Susie Sunday afternoon. Pearl and I rode around a little in her car. Did you celebrate any last night? It was a bad night here, rained all afternoon and night. Ice was freezing on the trees last night, but was all gone this am. Pete and I went to the midnight show last night. Was home by 1:30. That isn't too late is it? I am feeding the chickens and taking in the egg every day. I sure do miss you when I go home. It doesn't seem like home now. I have turned the water off up stairs, haven't been building any fires just use the oil stove in the bath room and dress in there. We didn't have any New Years Party. The weather was so bad. It is almost train time, so guess I better get busy. I hope it brings me a letter from my sweetheart for I love you eaps. Bryan
  Letter	3 Jan 1935	9 Centre Hill Avenue, Petersburg, , Virginia, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Mrs. J. B. Gilreath: Thursday a.m. Hello Sweet, You are doing right well, have had two letters. They were a long time coming but I was sure glad to get them. Are you sure it’s Ruth‘s face that is getting long. Why didn’t you visit one of the whiskey stores instead of so many antique shops? I am getting along very nicely except that I miss you a lot. I ate supper with your mother Monday night. Had a very nice time supper. The have been killing hogs again. Pearl, Charlie, Tom and I listened to the ball game and the radio until bedtime. Last night I went to practice, and then loafed up town for a little while. Your custom goods are here. Lundy said they wouldn’t use any of it before you come home. The schedule out of Richmond isn’t so good. You will have to leave Richmond at 6:50 AM. That will put you in Durham at 12:25. That seems to be the only train you can get. Has Hen gotten home yet? Mack was sick after their party the night we didn’t go. Don’t know whether he is out yet or not. Nothing has happened of any interest. Will write you again before tomorrow and I love you an awful lot. your Bryan
  Letter	5 Jan 1935	9 Centre Hill Avenue, Petersburg, , Virginia, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Mrs. J. B. Gilreath: Saturday a.m. My Dear: You are real sweet to write me every day cause I sho do look for them. You should have another letter from me by this time. Glad you got to go to Richmond and had a good time. Sorry you couldn’t find anything to suit you. I called your mother last night. They are on. Your dad is getting out some now. She told me about Hen moving and Pearl went down yesterday to help her pack (or see Obie) don’t know which. I sure do miss you to snuggle up to at night. That house gets awful cold with no fire in it for a week. Will warm it up this afternoon to take my weekly. Mr. Moore asked me over to his house last night for supper. It was real nice, and I enjoyed it very much. If you are not coming by to see Hen, I don’t know just when to tell you to come. There is only three trains out of Richmond coming this way. One leaves at 6:50 AM and gets into W. Salem at 1:02 PM. It would be almost impossible for me to meet you on that train until next Sunday. Unless you would want to wait in W.S. until say 3 PM. I could get there by that time. Another train leaves R. at 6 PM arrives Greensboro 12:03 AM. That isn’t so good. Another leaves R. 10:30 PM arrive W. S. 8 AM. I could meet that one most any time. Of course you would have to take a Pullman on this train. The train schedules from Petersburg to Richmond are very bad. You would have a long wait in Richmond. You can probably get something better on the electric line or the bus. J. V. can find out for you. Just let me know when you are coming and I will arrange to meet you. I am getting awful anxious to see you. Didn’t know I would miss you so much. Guess I will have to work some to morrow, as we are going to have five cars of cattle to get out. Don’t see why they have to ship them on Sunday every time. I saw Bill Tate last night. Said he would like to see you, and for me to give you his regards. You don’t know didn’t know he was married, did you? Was married Xmas eve. Didn’t have his wife with him tho. Rather early to be separated don’t you think? I must get to work or I’ll get fired. Write me your plans as soon as possible. I love you Bryan
  Letter	6 Mar 1935	5 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
  	Letter from Bryan Gilreath in North Wilkesboro to Mrs. J. B. Gilreath: Wednesday AM My Dear, I sure was glad to hear from you. Had a letter yesterday and one this am. Sorry you are not feeling so good, but hope you will soon be on. I am feeling ok. It rained all day yesterday but it is just cloudy to day. We went to Statesville Monday night and wow, the boys haven't lost a single game out of town when I was with them and haven't won a game when I wasn't. Is that conceit for you? Guess I just as well say I am glad you bought the secretary, for I know you would never have been satisfied without it. Hope you like it. I know I will like it if you are satisfied. I went to see Will Rogers last night. It was real good. Turner sent the chairs in this am. I will try to get one of them finished. Which one was it Mary wanted for her self? I must get to work. Write me real often for I am in love with you lots. Your Bryan [Below are photos of the secretary mentioned in this letter. The secretary is at the home of Gail's daughter, Rebecca Gilreath Rich, in Tallahassee, Florida.]
  Letter	About Jun 1935
  	Three letters with no dates or envelopes Friday A.M. Sat. (don't even know the day) Dearest, I didn't get a chance to write you last night. Fact is I didn't have enough stamps, but you should get it any way. I haven't been out of the house this am. It is cold as the devil up here. Clo is feeling fine although she is in bed yet, and I think I could stay warmer there. Kent is off this afternoon and we are going in to the city to a show. Hope it will be good. I miss you an awful lot, but really I think you would enjoy it more in the summer time up here. Clo, Mattie and me are enjoying the candy very much. Clo thinks it is awfully good, and nice of you to send it. I hope you and Pearl are having a big time with Mr. Bob and ? I know I would have a much better time down there with you than I am going to have up here. They was really not looking for me until next week. Guess I better take a big ball, eat a little lunch, and go to the city. I'll be glad to see my sweetheart Monday morning bright and early. Your Bryan Sunday P.M. Sweetheart, I sure have missed you to day. I went to S.S. then worked until noon and have been loafering all afternoon and than is harder than working. I went over to the orchard this afternoon to look for some rocks. but couldn't find any way to get in. I couldn't find Charlie to go with me. I saw him pass through town one time, but he didn't stop. I haven't had any thing from you yet. Hope you got along ok and you and Hen are having a good time. Pete and I didn't have any trouble. Mattie came on the bus at 5:20 and we were back home at seven. I sure did miss you last night, I had to pull up the blaset [?] before morning. It makes a difference when you don't have a hot mama with you. I put some water in your flowers in the window to day. I just supposed you forgot to tell me about that. I sure do wish I could have gone down with you. Tell Pat and Hen hey for me and don't get too high while the gin lasts. Will write you again as soon as I hear from you. Heaps of love from Your Bryan Monday Night My Dear! Sober, yes. Haven't had but one drink to night. I'll bet you are ahead of me. I didn't get any letter to day. Better get one soon because I want to hear from my baby. I called on my customers this afternoon, bowled a while, then went to see Grand Hotel. Didn't think it was so hot. Think I will go over and take her highness to the show to morrow night. She and Ruth was over here this afternoon. She was trying to get Ruth to stay over, but I think she went home. Guess you and Hen are having a good time white Pat is away. Sorry I can't be there with you. I am going to ask the boss to morrow about getting off Sat. Hope he is in a good humor. It is eleven now. Guess I better turn in. Be good, and I love you eaps. Love always Bryan
  News Article	26 Apr 1937	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mr. Bryan Gilreath has been confined to his home by an attack of the flu, friends regret to learn."
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  News Article	2 May 1938	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"K. of P. Lodge Banquet Meet Ladies Night Observed Friday Night at Hotel Wilkes Here North Wilkesboro Knights of Pythias lodge observed Ladies' Night Friday night with a banquet and program of entertainment at Hotel Wilkes. More than 100 were in attendance. Bryan Gilreath, president, presided and L. Vyne, for many years prominent in K. of P. in North Carolina welcomed the ladies."
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  News Article	15 Jun 1938	Twin City Sentinel, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
  	"New State Officers of Knights of Pythias New officers of the North Carolina grand lodge Knights of Pythias, elected today in the final business session of the 87th annual convention, are shown above as they were installed in ceremonies at the Robert E. Lee Hotel roof garden. J. B. Gilreath, North Wilkesboro, grand inner guard (though the other article shows him as grand outer guard)
  News Article	22 Sep 1938	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mrs. Chick Holden, of Greensboro, the former Miss Mildred Deal, of Wilkesboro, was a guest last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath."
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  News Article	22 Sep 1938	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mrs. Chick Holden, of Greensboro, the former Miss Mildred Deal, of Wilkesboro, was a guest last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath."
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  News Article	17 Aug 1939	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mrs. T. K. Thomas, of Woodhaven, Long Island, N. Y., is here on a visit with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, sister, Mrs. John Rhoades, and brother, Mr. Bryan Gilreath."
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  Directory Listing	1939-1940	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [22]
  	"Gilreath J Bryan (Gayle B), clk Sou Ry, h 507 E"
  News Article	9 Mar 1940	USA, North Carolina, Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper)
  	"Divan of Birjand Temple The men above, arrayed in colorful attire of the East, are not gentlemen from Egypt, but constitute the Divan or Birjand Temple No. 258, D. O. K. K. With about 250 other members of the temple from Greensboro, North Wilkesboro, Mount Airy, Durham, and other towns, the group met in the Pythian hall here Friday night in a ceremonial honoring Dan F. Summey, of Cincinnati, Ohio, past imperial prince of the order, and president of the education foundation of Knights of Khorassan." J. B. Gilreath, second row, 6th from left
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  Census: Federal	2 Apr 1940	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [23]
  	1) Bryan Gilreath, head, married white male, 42, completed 3 years of high school, born in NC, same house, employee Southern Railway, paid worker, worked 52 weeks, $1800 salary, no outside income 2) Gail Gilreath, wife, married white female, completed 4 years of high school, born in NC, same house, housewife 3) Martha Gilreath, daughter, single white female, 0, born in NC, same house
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  Birth Announcement	29 Jul 1940	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [24]
  	"A daughter was born on Sunday at the Wilkes hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath."
  World War II Coupon Book	6 May 1942	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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  News Article	10 Nov 1947	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	“For Sale: 1 practically new warm morning cabinet heater, one Estate Heatrola; 1 automatic wood stove, 1 electric range and 1 set French doors. Bryan Gilreath. 507 E Street, Phone 286. 11-13-pd.”
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  News Article	24 Jun 1948	USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, North Wilkesboro, The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street
  	“Mr. and Mrs. Paul Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath and Mr. Presley Myers attended the grand lodge convention of Pythias held the first part of this week at Morehead City.”
  Directory Listing	1948-1949	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [25]
  	"Gilreath J Bryan (Gail B), cash Sou Ry, h 507 E"
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  News Article	30 Mar 1950	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath, and two daughters, Martha and Rebecca, spent the day Sunday in West Jefferson with Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes."
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  Census: Federal	13 Apr 1950	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	Gilreath, J. Bryan, head, white male, 53, married, born in NC, works 40hpw, cashier, Southern Railway, private business Gilreath, Gail, wife, white female, 45, married, born in NC, does not work Gilreath, Martha J., daughter, white female, 12, single, born in NC, Gilreath, Rebecca G., daughter, white female, 9, single, born in NC,
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  Directory Listing	1953-1954	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [26]
  	"Gilreath, J Bryan (Gail B) cash Sou Ry, h 507 E"
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  Directory Listing	1959-1960	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [27]
  	"GILREATH J BRYAN (Gail B) H cash Ry Exp Agcy & Sou Ry & mem N Wboro Bd of Educn h 507 E [phone] 286"
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  Directory Listing	1962-1963	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [28]
  	"J Bryan (Gail B) Gilreath clk Southern Rwy, h 507 E"
  Death	20 Jan 1964	Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [6, 7, 8, 9, 17]
  	Cause: infarction, myocardium acute (48 hrs.)
  Obituary	21 Jan 1964	Winston-Salem Journal (newspaper), Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Jennings B. Gilreath North Wilkesboro-Jennings Bryan Gilreath, 67, of 507 E Street died at noon yesterday at Wilkes General Hospital. He had been hospitalized after a heart attack at his home Saturday night. He was born in Wilkes County to M. L. and Vennie Hendren Gilreath. He worked for Southern Railway for 45 years and was in charge of express for the North Wilkesboro depot before retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, the Knights of Pythias Lodge and Dokies Club. He was active in YMCA work and in sports programs, including Little League and Pony League baseball here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gail Bumgarner Gilreath; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Jane Bishop of Macon, Ga., and Mrs. Rebecca Gail Barefield of Atlanta, Ga.; a grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. John Rhodes of West Jefferson and Mrs. T. K. Thomas of new York City. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. R. F. Smith Jr. Burial will be in Mountlawn memorial Park. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home until placed in the church. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Pythias Foundation."
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  Funeral	22 Jan 1964	First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [7, 8]
  	"In memory of Jennings Bryan Gilreath, October 10, 1896 - January 20, 1964, First Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro, Wednesday 10:00 A.M. January 22, 1964, Clergyman: Rev. R. F. Smith, Jr., Interment at Mountlawn Memorial Park"
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  Burial	22 Jan 1964	Mountlawn Memorial Park, Fairplains, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [9]
  	Inscription: BRYAN GILREATH OCT. 10, 1896 JAN. 20, 1964
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  Obituary	23 Jan 1964	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [8]
  	"Bryan Gilreath Rites Held:  Jennings Bryan Gilreath, 67, of 507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, died at noon Monday in Wilkes General Hospital.  He had been hospitalized following a heart attack at his home Saturday night.  He was born in Wilkes County October 10, 1896, son of M. L. and Vennie Hendren Gilreath.  He held a position with Southern Railway for 45 years and was in charge of express at North Wilkesboro depot prior to retirement.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro, also the Knights of Pythias Lodge and Dokies Club.  He was active in Y.M.C.A. work and in sports programs, including Little League and Pony League Baseball here.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gail Bumgarner Gilreath; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Jane Bishop of Macon, Ga., and Mrs. Rebecca Gail Barefield of Atlanta, Ga.; a grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. John Rhodes of West Jefferson and Mrs. T. K. Thomas of New York City.  Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. R. F. Smith Jr.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park."
  Will Probated	24 Jan 1964	Wilkes County Superior Court-500 Courthouse Drive, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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  Biographical sketch	1983	, , Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Bryan, son of M.L. and Vennie Hendren Gilreath, was born and reared in Wilkes.  He held a position with the Southern Railway for forty-five years, in charge of express shipments.  He was active in the Knights of Pythias Lodge, the Dokies Club, the Y. M.C.A., and in sports programs.  Bryan and Gail were buried in Mount Lawn Cemetery."
  Biographical sketch	2023
  	Written by his granddaughter, Gail Rich Nestor Bryan grew up on the Brushy Mountain in North Carolina, the third of five children.  His youngest sister died as an infant.  When he was still a boy, Bryan's father was injured in a hunting accident.  After that, he and his family moved in town to Wilkesboro, where his father opened a shoe repair shop. Bryan was commonly known as the family dare-devil.  His sister once commented that she and her siblings never got to play with many toys because Bryan got them first and broke them or hurt himself on them, thereby earning the nickname of "Crip."  When he was young, he and some friends set off bottle rockets.  While setting one off, he tripped and fell.  Before he could clear the area, the rocket went off and blinded him in his left eye.  This later precluded him from serving in World War I.  In fact, he was injured so often that he would began going straight to the doctor's office instead of going home first.  His injuries did not deter him, however, from experimenting with various machinery and equipment.  He owned the first automobile in Wilkes County, and flew airplanes for fun.  He even owned the local airport and had an open cockpit airplane. Bryan completed school through the 9th grade, and then started working for Southern Railway to help support the family.  He worked there for over 45 years, handling the express shipments.  Bryan was well known in the community for his friendly, outgoing spirit, and was much loved by his two children.  He coached Little League Baseball and was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge.  In his free time, Bryan played bridge and poker, and enjoyed going to "the show" in town.
  Person ID	I189	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	17 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Marcus Leander Gilreath,   b. 11 Apr 1864, , , Alexander County, North Carolina, USA d. 12 Apr 1936, , North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Thenia Lavenia Hendren,   b. 27 Aug 1872, USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, Brushy Mountain Township d. 8 Oct 1945, 702 B Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	10 Oct 1890	, , Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [4, 29, 30, 31]
  Photos		1905-01-01 12-00-02.jpg
  Family ID	F130	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Abigail Bumgarner,   b. 18 May 1904, , Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA d. 24 Jan 1972, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	19 Nov 1933	North Cherry Street, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [2, 5, 8, 18, 24, 32]
  	I, T. H. Settle, Register of Deeds of Wilkes County, State of North Carolina, hereby certify that I have this day issued License for the marriage of. J. Bryan Gilreath, age 35, address North Wilkesboro, N.C., to Gail Bumgarner, age 29, address Wilkesboro, N.C. This 19th day of November A.D. 1933 T. H. Settle, Register of Deeds CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE This Certifies that: J. Bryan Gilreath of N. Wilkesboro, N.C. and Gail Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, N.C. were by me united in Holy Matrimony at The Home of Linville Bumgarner According to the Ordinances of God and the Laws of the State of North Carolina, on the 19th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1933. Witnesses: J.V. Jennings of Statesville, N.C. R. O. Poplin of Ronda, N.C. Linville Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, N.C. S.S. Jennings, Baptist Minister
  News Article	20 Nov 1933	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Miss Bumgarner Is Bride Of Mr. Bryan Gilreath: Ceremony Is Performed At The Home of Bride's Parents; Out Of Town Guests:      A wedding of much interest to a wide circle of friends, and coming as a complete surprise, was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in Wilkesboro, when Miss Gail Bumgarner became the bride of Jennings Bryan Gilreath, of this city.  Rev. S. S. Jennings officiated, using the impressive ring ritual.      The home was artistically decorated for the ceremony in a nuptial setting of green and white.  In the living room, where the vows were spoken, an altar was improvised of white Chrysanthemums, candles, ferns and other greenery.      The bride and bridegroom entered together unattended while the wedding march was played by Mrs. R. O. Poplin, a sister of the bride.  The bride was becomingly attired in a brown crepe travelling suit, with accessories to match.  She wore a corsage of talisman roses.      Mr. and Mrs. Gilreath left immediately after the ceremony for a motor trip to Washington, New York, Niagra Falls and other points of interest and upon their return will be at home in North Wilkesboro after December the first.      Mrs. Gilreath is an accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linville Bumgarner and has been assistant register of deeds of Wilkes county for a number of years.  She is also a justice of the peace and has made a record for herself in officiating at nearly five hundred marriages.      Mr. Gilreath, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, of this city, holds a responsible position as agent for the Southern Express company at North Wilkesboro.      The wedding was attended by immediate members of both families and a few intimate friends.  Among those present from out of town were:  Mrs. Kent Thomas, of New York, a sister of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Riley, of Chapel Hill; Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Poplin, of Ronda; Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Jennings, of Statesville, and Miss Pearl Bumgarner of High Point."
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  Children	+ 1. Martha Jane Gilreath,   b. 31 Jul 1937, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 86 years) + 2. Rebecca Gail Gilreath,   b. 28 Jul 1940, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 83 years)
  Photos		1940-12-25 12-00-00.jpg
  Family ID	F87	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	10 Sep 2023

  
  

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  Gail Rich Nestor. "Jennings "Bryan" Gilreath". A Family Tree from Roots to Buds. https://roots2buds.net/getperson.php?personID=I189&tree=nestortree (accessed September 21, 2023).