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In 1882, Dewitt "De" Martin Vance (1857-1932), the son of William Martin and Hepsa Jane Vance, married Florella Augusta Crews (1862- 1959). They had 12 children. Descendants lived chiefly in the South, but eventually scattered westward.
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European settlers came to the area now known as Walkertown as early as the 1750s. In 1769, Robert Walker was granted a license renewal for a tavern. From 1850 through the early 20th century, the local economy was dependent on farming, lumber manufacturing, grain milling, and merchandising. Tobacco manufacturing began early in the 19th century and became a thriving industry for the Sullivan, Booe, Poindexter, and Crews families. The Roanoke & Southern Railroad began serving Walkertown in 1889, and with it, the availability of larger markets spurred the growth of industry. The Leight Lumber Company was established near the depot around 1890 and prospered by making boxes for manufacturers and lumber for construction. The Walkertown Chair Company, begun in 1903, flourished until a devastating fire destroyed most of the buildings in 1940. The Walkertown Roller Mill, built by Robah Payne in 1900, has changed hands a few times and is now the oldest continuously operating business in Walkertown.
Family history and genealogical information about the descendants of George Washington Wilson who was born 10 January 1810. He married Julia Ann Hastings 6 November 1836 in Hastings Hill, Stokes County (now Forsyth Co.) North Carolina. They lived in North Carolina and were the parents of ten children. Descendants lived primarily in North Carolina.
Included the reports of the executive officers, and for many years those of the educational and charitable institutions.