David Cogdell Oates and Malinda Pennington Oates

David Cogdell Oates  (1802-1875) and Malinda Pennington Oates (1836-1919)

Malinda Pennington Oates (1836-1919)

Grandmother of Edwin, Jethro, Lillie, John Martin Oates on their father’s side

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Sons of David Cogdell Oates and Malinda Pennington Oates
(Photo taken about 1868)

Left- David Jethro Oates (1855-1914), Right- Jethro William Oates (1858-1887)
No known photo exist of daughter, Susan A. Oates (Perrett) (1857-1887)

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John (“Big John”)Alexander Oates (1833-1901)
half-brother to Jethro W. Oates and David J. Oates by first wife.
Elected Sheriff of Sampson County, N.C. three consequtive terms, beg. 08-20-1860.
Elected Trustee of Sampson County, July 24, 1865.
Buried – Greenwood Cem., Blk.B, Lot #57, Dunn, N.C. (unmarked)

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cousins

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Portrait of John Alexander Oates
in the Sampson County Museum
“Big John” as he was known was Sheriff of Sampson County during the Civil War