Notes for David R. Silver

Notes for David R. Silver

!US Census 1880 (22 June) Snow Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, FHL Film 1254973; National Archives Film T9-0973, SD 4 ED 143, Sheet 13, Page 33A, House No. 114, Lines 41-50: David SILVER (b. 1831 - 49 - in NC - Occ: Farmer - Fa: NC and Mo: NC) married to Sarah E. SILVER (b. 1845 - 35 - in NC - Fa: NC and Mo: NC). Children listed (born in NC) are: Mary M. SILVER (dau b. 1861 - 19 - Occ: Farm Labor); Robert E. L. SILVER (Son b. 1864 - 16 - Occ: Farm Labor); Elbert S. SILVER (Son b. 1872 - 8); Margaret L. SILVER (Dau b. 1864 - 6); Reubin F. SILVER (Son b. 1875 - 5); William A. C. SILVER (Son b. 1877 - 3); and Sarah E. SILVER (Dau b. 1879 - 1). ALSO LISTED is: Jacob Silver (father b. 1791 - 89 - in MD - Occ: Minister - Fa: Russia and Mo: Russia); and Nancy Silver (mother b. 1793 - 87 - in NC - Fa: NC and Mo: NC)

!US Census 1900 () North Carolina, Mitchell Co., Snow Creek Township, Series T623, Microfilm 1207, Book 1, Page 155, lines 28-33: David R. Silver (b. Feb 1832 - 68 - in NC - Occ: Farmer - Fa: NC and Mo: NC) married 5 years to Rosanna (b. Oct. 1838 - 61 - in NC - Fa: NC and Mo: NC) having 2 children born and 1 still living. Children listed (born in NC) are: William (son b. June 1876 - 23 - Occ: Laborer); and Lizzie (dau b. May 1878 - 22 - in NC). ALSO LISTED are: David Woody (grandson b. 1882 - 17 - in NC - Fa: NC and Mo: NC); and Bessie (granddau b. Oct 1894 - 5 - in NC - Fa: NC and Mo: NC)

He served in the military in Civil War. Was promoted to Lieutenant in Co K of the 58th North Carolina Regiment on August 15, 1863.