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     James McNeill Johnson was born on 28 January 1860 at Wagram, NC. He married Annie Betsy Cockman. James McNeill Johnson died on 25 December 1930 at age 70.

James and Annie were enumerated in the 1900 Aberdeen, Sand Hills Twp., Moore Co., NC, federal census. He was a lawyer, age 40, she was 31. Children in the household were Mable 13, Robin 10, Talbot 6, and Leslie 2.


James and Anna were enumerated in the Aberdeen, Sand Hill Township, Moore Co., NC, federal census. He was a civil attorney age 60, she was 51. Children in the household were Nell a teacher, age 24, Leslie a seaman age 22, and Jack 11.

     Annie Betsy Cockman was born on 2 July 1865 at Chatham County, NC. She married James McNeill Johnson. Annie Betsy Cockman died on 3 September 1933 at age 68.

     Peter Fachinger was born on 20 September 1820 at Prussia. He was the son of Joannes Petrus Fachinger and Katherine Dreis. Peter Fachinger married Katharina Dunkelberg, daughter of Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg and Appelonia Bayer, on 3 March 1851. Peter Fachinger died on 27 June 1900 at Lancaster, PA, at age 79.

     Katharina Dunkelberg was born on 15 September 1823 at Ramsen, Germany. She was the daughter of Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg and Appelonia Bayer. Katharina Dunkelberg married Peter Fachinger, son of Joannes Petrus Fachinger and Katherine Dreis, on 3 March 1851. Katharina Dunkelberg died on 24 August 1894 at Lancaster, PA, at age 70.

     Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg was born on 29 September 1800 at Ramsen, Germany. He was the son of Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg and Johannette Charlotte Merck. Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg married Appelonia Bayer. Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg died on 5 November 1882 at Lancaster, PA, at age 82.

     Appelonia Bayer was born on 25 February 1804 at Ramsen, Germany. She married Johann Karl Adam Dunkelberg, son of Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg and Johannette Charlotte Merck. Appelonia Bayer died on 5 July 1873 at Lancaster, PA, at age 69.

     Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg was born on 17 May 1759 at Sippersfeld, Germany. He was the son of Johann Justus Dunkelberg and Catharina Philippina Kolb. Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg married Johannette Charlotte Merck. Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg died on 4 March 1832 at Ramsen, Germany, at age 72.

     Johannette Charlotte Merck was born in 1770 at Herbitzheim, Germany. She married Johann Karl Ludwig Dunkelberg, son of Johann Justus Dunkelberg and Catharina Philippina Kolb. Johannette Charlotte Merck died on 23 April 1841 at Ramsen, Germany.

     Johann Justus Dunkelberg was born on 12 October 1726 at Tiergarten, Germany. He was the son of Johann Ludwig Karl Dunkelberg and Catharina Elisabetha (?) Johann Justus Dunkelberg married Catharina Philippina Kolb. Johann Justus Dunkelberg died on 9 February 1806 at Sippersfeld, Germany, at age 79.

     Catharina Philippina Kolb was born on 29 September 1740 at Sippersfeld, Germany. She married Johann Justus Dunkelberg, son of Johann Ludwig Karl Dunkelberg and Catharina Elisabetha (?).

     Johann Ludwig Karl Dunkelberg was born in 1695 at Dorheim, Germany. He was the son of Johannes Dunkelberg and Anna Sabina. Johann Ludwig Karl Dunkelberg died on 14 June 1769 at Tiergarten, Germany.

     Johannes Dunkelberg was born in 1647 at Rotenberg, Germany. He was the son of Bastian Dunkelberg. Johannes Dunkelberg married Anna Sabina. Johannes Dunkelberg died on 21 December 1717 at Oberhessen, Germany.

     Anna Sabina was born on 3 November 1662 at Schweinsberg, Germany. She married Johannes Dunkelberg, son of Bastian Dunkelberg. Anna Sabina died in 1733 at Tiergarten, Germany.

     Mary Adalaide Husner was born on 10 December 1878 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Mary Adalaide Husner died on 22 March 1969 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 90.

     Benjamin Peter Husner was born on 23 December 1879 at Lancaster, PA. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Benjamin Peter Husner died on 18 June 1881 at Lancaster, PA, at age 1.

     Adalaide Catherine Husner was born on 3 January 1882 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Adalaide Catherine Husner died on 26 August 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 84.

     Katharine Berna Husner was born on 27 February 1883 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Katharine Berna Husner died on 21 October 1918 at Lancaster, PA, at age 35.

     Peter Albert Husner was born on 17 March 1885 at Lancaster, PA. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Peter Albert Husner died on 25 December 1955 at Bonita Springs, FL, at age 70.

     Clara Gertrude Husner was born on 26 March 1888 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Clara Gertrude Husner died on 26 July 1889 at Lancaster, PA, at age 1.

     Edward John Husner was born on 31 October 1886 at Lancaster, PA. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Edward John Husner died on 14 August 1887 at Lancaster, PA.

     Otto John Husner was born on 23 August 1890 at Lancaster, PA. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Otto John Husner died on 29 January 1969 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 78.

     Pauline Agnes Husner was born on 22 December 1895 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Pauline Agnes Husner died on 24 May 1981 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 85.

     Martha Anne Husner was born on 6 October 1897 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Martha Anne Husner died on 5 January 1898 at Lancaster, PA.

     Helen Margaret Husner was born on 12 November 1898 at Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of Benjamin Frank Husner and Mary Ann Fachinger. Helen Margaret Husner died on 28 April 1900 at Lancaster, PA, at age 1.

     William John Houser was born on 25 June 1925 at Sandusky, Erie Co., OH. He was the son of Anthony Paul Houser and Cora Louise Mischler. William John Houser died on 11 November 2002 at Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, at age 77.

     Wescott Burlingame III was born on 23 May 1946 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. He was the son of Wescott Burlingame Junior and Miriam Converse Johnson. Wescott Burlingame III died on 17 September 2019 at Elizabeth House Hospice, Flat Rock, NC, at age 73. He was cremated ; His ashes will be spread near his parents' graves in Aberdeen.¹

From The Times-News (Hendersonville, NC) 24 September 2019:

Westcott Burlingame III, "Wes", 73, of Hendersonville, N.C., died peacefully of cancer on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, N.C. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., graduated from Penfield High School,and received his B.A. in Political Science from Ohio Wesleyan University. He served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Thailand for two years (malaria eradication) and returned to the U.S. where he received his MPH (Public Health – population) from the University of Michigan. He worked in refugee relief with USAID in Laos and farmed in Fiji before serving for two years with UNICEF-Kathmandu in maternal-child health programs. Upon returning to the U.S., he pursued his love of horticulture by working at the Biltmore Estate vineyards and the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station before starting his own business, Laurel Springs Nursery, where he grew specialty and native plants for 30 years. He spoke Thai fluently and returned annually with Sharon to enjoy Thai culture, friends, and cuisine.

For many years, Wes was a popular vendor at Hendersonville Main Street Garden Jubilee, French Broad River Garden Club, Calloway Gardens Spring Sale, Botanical Gardens of Asheville Fall/Spring Sales and the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University.

Whether as a vendor, lecturer, or tour leader, he always delighted in sharing his love of nature and his extensive horticultural knowledge so that his "children" (his plants) would thrive in their new homes.

Wes enjoyed contributing to the community by serving on the Hendersonville Tree Board, through which he organized numerous planting events including those at Bruce Drysdale Elementary, Bear Cat Loop, Oklawaha Greenway, and the Henderson County Public Library. He loved leading animated plant walks and always made time for gardeners' questions.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharon Smith Burlingame; his son, Eric Burlingame (Dina Blum Burlingame); his daughter Maya Burlingame (Nathan Schultz); grandchildren, Wade, Ingrid, Nora, Annabelle, and Olivia; his sister, Leslie J. Burlingame (Doris Bailey); his beloved aunt, Olive Camp Johnson; and six cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Westcott Burlingame Jr. and Miriam Johnson Burlingame.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Wes's green legacy is a joy that will fill Hendersonville for years. In lieu of flowers, please plant a native tree or shrub, or contribute to Bullington Gardens orBotanial Gardens of Asheville.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

     Walter Hawks Pott married Elizabeth Washington Fisher.

     Elizabeth Washington Fisher married Walter Hawks Pott.