Charlie Crump (1855-1942)
Dublin Core
Title
Charlie Crump (1855-1942)
Subject
Charlie Crump
Description
This collections shows the life of Charles "Charlie" Henry Crump from being document with his parents, Ridge and Martha Crump in the 1870 Census to his death in 1942. These documents show his life as a farmer, husband, father, and even a caregiver to his 100 year old mother-in-law after his wife dies.
Collection Items
Charlie Crump & Granddaughter
This is a picture taken after the interview of Charlie Crump by the Works Progress Administration worker.
1870 Census
This census documents Charlie Crump (line 11) as a teenager living with his parents Ridge and Martha Crump in Wake County, North Carolina.
1880 Census
Charlie Crump (line 16) is enumerated as living next door to his parents in 1880 working as a farmer.
Marriage Certificate
This marriage certificate is between Charlie Crump and Mary Merritt who were married on 16 March 1884 at Asbury, in Cary, North Carolina by a Justice of the Peace.
1900 Census
This enumeration for Charlie Crump (line 11) shows him as the head of household with his wife, Mary and their 5 young children. An interesting note is that he is listed as being able to read.
1910 Census
Charlie Crump (line 80) is enumerated along with his wife, Mary, their 5 children, 2 adopted children and boarders living together. He is still a farmer at this point, but now has learned to write.
1930 Census
Charlie Crump (line 22) is enumerated with his wife, children and mother-in-law. At the age of 75, Charles is still farming will helping to take care of his 100 year old mother in law, Lethia Merritt.
1940 Census
Charlie Crump (line 74) is now a widower with his nephew/adopted son living with him in Wake County, North Carolina.
Death Certificate
Charles Henry Crump's death certificate shows him as 86 years old and a resident of Wake County, North Carolina.