COUNCILMAN, John Manley* ^{3853,4064,4065,4066}

   Cause of his death was Acute Myocardial Infarction.³⁸⁵³

   Other names for John were COUNCELMAN, John,⁴⁰⁶⁸ COUNCIALMAN, J. M.,⁴⁰⁷² COUNCILMAN, J. M.,^{404,2107,3323,4073,4074} COUNCILMAN, John,^{407,418,419,4062,4075,4076} COUNCILMAN, John C. ⁴⁰⁷⁷ and COUNCILMAN, John M. ^{49,4063,4067,4069,4070,4071,4078,4079}.^,4080

  Birth Notes:

Birthdate 4 May 1881 from tombstone.

Lester Allen's book shows John M Councilman is son of Milo Councilman and Martha J Welch.

  Death Notes:

Died at Keller Nursing Home in Sanford after a 4 month stay.

  Burial Notes:

Tombstone says "John M Councilman May 4 1881 June 12 1965".

Burial date 15 Jun 1965 from family group record provided by Odell Councilman.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Alt. Birth, 4 May 1882, Moore County, North Carolina, United States. ³⁸⁵³

2. Appearance in Document: Transfer Quaker membership to Holly Spring, 6 Apr 1889, Prosperity Prep Mtg, Moore County, North Carolina, United States. ^418,419 Milo Councilman and wife, Martha J., and minors, John, Ella and George, members of Prosperity Preperatory Mtg, transferred with that mtg to Holly Spring Mtg.

"Cane Creek Mo Meeting held 4 mo 6 1889 ... Prosperity Preparative meeting, composed of the following members, viz Robt Paschal, Milo Councilman, John W. Shelds, Jeremiah Finnison, Thos. W. Phillips, Zacharias Boroughs, Wm. Hill, Martha J. Councilman, Elizabeth Finnison, Lydia Shields, Margaret Brady, Sallie Cole, Ellen Finnison, Margaret Phillips, Esperann Phillips, Mary Brady, Annie McInstosh, Anna Boroughs, Isablla Moon, Ida Finnison, Ellen Brady, Sallie Deaton, minor members John Councilman, Ella Councilman, Geo Councilman, Jas E. Philips, Perley Philips, Martha A. Philips, after due deliberation requests a certificate conveying their right of membership to Holly Spring Monthly meetg on account of th edistance being much shorter. After deliberation the request is granted and a certificate as per request is signed on behald of meeting by clerks."

3. Census, 13 Jun 1900, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁷
1) Councilman, Milo, head of household, born Jan 1847, age 53, married for 6 years, born NC, parents born NC, farmer, owns his farm free
2) Councilman, Minnie, wife, born May 1872, age 28, married for 6 years, 4 children, 4 living, born NC, parents born NC
3) Councilman, John, son, born May 1881, age 19, born NC, parents born NC, farm laborer, unemployed 4 months, attended school for 3 months
4) Councilman, George, son, born Nov 1886, age 13, born NC, parents born NC, farm laborer, unemployed 4 months, attended school for 3 months
5) Councilman, Walter, son, born Oct 1889, age 10, born NC, parents born NC, attended school for 3 months
6) Councilman, Annie, daughter, born Sept 1893, age 6, born NC, parents born NC, attended school for 4 months
7) Councilman, Ada, daughter, born Aug 1895, age 4, born NC, parents born NC
8) Councilman, Bessie, daughter, born May 1898, age 2, born NC, parents born NC
9) Councilman, Emma, daughter, born Nov 1899, age 6/12, born NC, parents born NC.

4. Property: Bought land, 8 Feb 1905, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. William Hill sold land to J. M. Councilman (Chatham Co Deed book DT, p478)

5. Property: Bought 2.5 acres, 13 Sep 1909, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Milo Councilman and Minne Councilman his wife sold to John M. Councilman, for $25, 2.5 acres in Bear Creek Twp adjoining George C. Councilman and Milo Councilman. (Chatham Co Deed book FH, p7)

6. Census, 6 May 1910, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁶²
1) Councilman, John, head of household, age 28, married for 1st time for 5 years, born NC, parents born NC, general farmer, owns his farm free
2) Councilman, Oppie, wife, age 22, married for 1st time for 5 years, 4 children, 4 living, born NC, parents born NC
3) Councilman, Charles, son, age 4, born NC, parents born NC
4) Councilman, Marvin, son, age 3, born NC, parents born NC
5) Councilman, Wilburn, son, age 1 8/12, born NC, parents born NC
6) Councilman, Melvin, son, age 0/12, born NC, parents born NC.

7. Property: Bought timber agreement, 13 Mar 1913, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Peter A. Smith and Emily J. Smith his wife sold a timber agreement to J. M. Councilman, for $100 now plus $350 by 13 Mar 1914, which conveys "pine timber 9 inches and over across the stump 10 inches from the ground, and all the oak and hardwood timber 14 inches and over across the stump, 12 inches from the ground" on 150 acres they live on for 5 years. (Chatham Co Deed book FB, p123)

8. Property: Bought 130 acres and 20 acres, 30 Mar 1914, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. A. S. Phillips and Fannie Phillips his wife sold to John M. Councilman, for $3000, two tracts in Bear Creek Twp, adjoining John H. Dunlap, Ralph Harper, and Libbie A. Smith. The first tract was 130 acres, lot 3 in the division of the late Wm. M. Harper lands and allotted to Fannie Phillips, bordering the Siler City road. The second tract was 20 acres, allocated to A. S. Phillips in division of the Wm. Harper lands. (Chatham Co Deed book FC, p472)

9. Property: Sold 1 acre, 31 Aug 1914, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. John M. Councilman and Oppie Councilman his wife sold to B. J. Brewer 1 acre in Bear Creek Twp adjoining the lands of John H. Dunlap on the Siler City road. It was sold "in consideration of that it shall remain in the possession of the white race and twenty dollars." Lot was 120 feet on the road and 363 feet deep. (Chatham Co Deed book FC, p567)

10. Property: Sold 180 acres and 20 acres, 12 Oct 1914, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. John M. Councilman and Oppie Councilman his wife sold to Fannie Phillips, for $3110, 2 tracts in Bear Creek Twp. First tract is 180 acres, being Lot #5 in the division of the late Wm. M. Harper land allocated to Fannie Phillips, adjoining John H. Dunlap, Ralph Harper, Libbie A. Smith, and the Siler City Road. Second tract is 20 acres, being allotted to A. S. Phillips by an order of court until final settlement of the said Wm. M. Harper land division, except B. J. Brewer lot on Siler City Road. (Chatham Co Deed book G0, p31)

11. Residence: WW1 Draft Registration, 12 Sep 1918, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁷¹ John M. Coucilman, RFD 1, Bear Creek, Chatham Co, NC; Born May 4 1881; Farming for self; Nearest relative Mrs. Oppie Councilman of same address; Medium height, stout build, brown eyes, brown hair. Signature John M. Councilman.

12. Appearance in Document, 27 Apr 1918, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. J M Councilman, administrator of Milo Councilman, deceased, mortgagee, sold to W A Phillips, for $230, store house and lot located at Harpers X Roads adjoining N F Phillips, Tyson, R&W Railroad, Factory Road, and Pittsboro Road. Mortgage deed was made by D R Smith and wife Amanda Smith, to Milo, for $400 and interest, Book EW p458. (Chatham Co Deed book FP, p585)

13. Appearance in Document, 27 Apr 1918, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. J M Councilman, administrator of Milo Councilman, deceased, mortgagee, sold to C V Tally, for $376, 1 acre and house adjoining L A Tyson and S W Brewer heirs, bordering Sandy Creek road. Mortgage deed was made by B R Smith and wife Amanda Smith to Milo (deceased on 17 Jan 1903), to secure payment of $400 and interest due to Milo. Mortgage deed is Book EW, p458. (Chatham Co Deed book FJ, p697)

14. Census, 4 Feb 1920, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁶⁷
1) Councilman, John M., head of household, owns his farm free, age 38, married, can read and write, born NC, parents born NC, general farmer
2) Councilman, Oppie J., wife, age 32, married, can read and write, born NC, parents born NC
3) Councilman, Charlie M., son, age 14, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
4) Councilman, Milo M., son, age 12, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
5) Councilman, Caleb W., son, age 11, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
6) Councilman, Herbert N., son, age 9, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
7) Councilman, Leola C., daughter, age 7, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
8) Councilman, Odell J., son, age 3 8/12, born NC, parents born NC
9) Councilman, Sarah M., daughter, age 9/12, born NC, parents born NC.

15. Property: Bought house and lot in Bonlee, 2 Apr 1920, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Isaac H. Dunlap and Elizabeth Dunlap his wife sold to J. M. Councilman, for $3000, a house and lot in Bonlee on Main Street, North Mill Street, and Hillsboro Streets, known as the K. C. Horner house and lot, with the two rear lots added to this deed. The parcel is 140 feet on Main and Hillsboro Streets, and 454 feet on North Mill Street. The fourth side of the property borders an alley. (Chatham Co Deed book FY, p469)

[This is the lot where their house was located. The house in Bonlee was originally a parsonage, and had glass front builtin cabinets. I have a slide of the house.]

16. Property: Bought 5.3 acres, 6 May 1920, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Sudie P. Stone and husband J. A. Stone sold to J. M. Councilman, for $100 and other valuable considerations, 5 1/3 acres in Bear Creek Twp adjoining J. H. Dunlap and B&N Railroad. (Chatham Co Deed book FW, p99)

17. Story: Stationery, Cir Oct 1920. ⁴⁰⁴ The attached image is a copy of the stationery being used by J. M. Councilman in late 1920. This was included in the Estate Files of Milo Councilman, for whom J. M. Councilman was administrator.

18. Property: Receives 24 acres from Milo Councilman estate, 30 Oct 1920, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁴ Commissioners for the estate of late Milow Councilman allocated 24.2 acres to J. M. Councilman (Orders and Decrees, Book F, pp445-447, in Office of Clerk of Superior Court for Chatham Co) This is Lot 1A of the divided Milo Councilman tracts.

19. Property: Bought 42 acres, 16 Dec 1920, Gulf Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Thomas L. Phillips and wife Mattie Phillips sold to J. M. Councilman, for $1650, 42 acres in Gulf Twp, Chatham Co, adjoining Mrs G. G. Emerson. (Chatham Co Deed book FW, p407)

20. Property: Bought 42 acres, 17 Feb 1921, Gulf Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Walter D. Siler, commissioner, sold to John M. Councilman, for $160, 42 acres in Gulf Twp, Chatham Co, adjoining Mrs G. G. Emerson. Siler was charged to sell the interests of Barna Phillips. (Chatham Co Deed book FP, p584)

21. Property: Sold 42 acres, 5 May 1923, Gulf Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. J. M. Councilman and Oppie Councilman his wife sold to Isaac H. Dunlap, for $1500, 42 acres in Gulf Twp adjoining Mrs G. G. Emerson. (Chatham Co Deed book GB, p495)

22. Property: Bought land, 27 Sep 1923, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Isaac H. Dunlap and Elizabeth Dunlap his wife to J. M. Councilman and M. D. Smith, trading under the firm name of Bonlee Bonding Co, for $10, land in Bonlee bordering the Southern Railroad, the Roller Mill, and a branch. (Chatham Co Deed book GK, p39)

On 3 Mar 1924, M. D. Smith and Ada Smith his wife sold to J. M. Councilman, for $200 and other valuable considerations, their half interest in the above land "including all buildings Bellers, Engines machinery Tools and supplies". (Chatham Co Deed book GK, p41)

23. Property: Sold 92 acres, 2.5 acres, and 24 acres, 23 Jun 1924, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. John M. Councilman and Oppie Councilman his wife sold to Ambrose Smith and Mary Smith, for exchange of land and $450, three tracts in Bear Creek Twp, adjoining Mrs N. O. Cox and George C. Councilman. First tract is 92 acres, from Milo Councilman original SE corner and Maple Branch. Second tract, 2.5 acres bordering George C. Councilman. Third tract, Lot 1a in division of Milo Councilman lands, about 24 acres. Timber is excepted for 2 years from 1 Jan 1926. (Chatham Co Deed book G0, p64)

24. Property: Bought 30 acres and 40 acres, 23 Jun 1924, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Ambrose Smith and Mary E. Smith his wife sold to J. M. Councilman, for exchange of land and ten dollars, two tracts in Bear Creek Twp adjoining W. H. Hilliard and W. J. Smith. The first tract, 30 acres, known as Lot 8 in the division of the late C. D. Shields, allotted to Amanda Salmon. The second tract, 40 acres, known as the Morris Smith tract. (Chatham Co Deed book GA, p305)

On 15 Nov 1924, J. M. Councilman and Oppie his wife sold the same two tracts to Earl Smith for $1600.

25. Story, 1927. I have a photograph of John and Oppie and all their children, taken spring 1927. I have a later photograph showing John at Bonlee with children Howard, Martha, Ledford, Lester, Marie, Osborne, Marvin, and Charlie.

26. Census, 17 Apr 1930, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁶⁸
1) Councelman, John, head of household, owns his home on Anson Road in Bonlee town, home value $3000, has a radio, not on a farm, age 48, married at age 24, born NC, parents born NC, salesman at hardware store, not a veteran
2) Councelman, Oppie, wife, age 42, married at age 17, born NC, parents born NC
3) Councelman, Leola K., daughter, age 17, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
4) Councelman, Odell J., son, age 14, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
5) Councelman, Marie S., daughter, age 11, attends school, born NC, parents born NC;
6) Councelman, Ledford J., son, age 9, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
7) Councelman, Howard L., son, age 8, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
8) Councelman, Osborn, son, age 6, attends school, born NC, parents born NC
9) Councelman, Martha J., daughter, age 4 6/12, born NC, parents born NC
10) Councelman, Lester D., son, age 3 1/12, born NC, parents born NC.

27. Property: Sold 27 Sep 1923 land, 23 Feb 1932, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. J. M. Councilman and Oppie Councilman his wife sold to Charles C. Routh, for $10 and other valuable considerations, land and buildings in Bonlee. This is the same land as 27 Sep 1923 transaction above, except the railroad is now the A&Y Railroad instead of Southern RR. (Chatham Co Deed book HH, p120)

[Bob Lindley says Charles C. Routh owned the roller mill adjoining this land.]

28. Census, 9 Apr 1940, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁶⁹
1. Councilman, John M., head of household, owns his home, valued at $1500, not a farm, age 58, married, completed 7th grade, born NC, lived at same house on 1 April 1935, worked 72 hours during week of 24-30 March, occupation retail grocery, works on own account, worked 52 weeks during 1939, receives other income
2. Councilman, Oppie, wife, age 53, married, completed 7th grade, born NC, engaged in home housework
3. Councilman, Marie, daughter, age not listed, single, not attending school, completed 1 year of high school, born NC
4. Councilman, Howard, son, age 18, single, attends school, completed 3 years of high school, born NC
5. Councilman, Osborne, son, age 16, attends school, completed 1 year of high school, born NC
6. Councilman, Martha Jane, daughter, age 14, attends school, completed 6th grade, born NC
7. Councilman, Lester, son, age 12, attends school, completed 5th grade, born NC.

The census page says "Lines reserved for absent members of household who did not return and were unumerated elsewhere", and leaves 3 empty lines.

29. Residence, 1965, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ³⁸⁵³ John Manley Councilman's usual residence was general delivery, Bonlee, NC when he died on June 12 1965.

30. Occupation: Salesman and Store Owner. Owned store in Bonlee. Was traveling salesman before that. Store had counter and stools were people could eat what they bought. General store, mostly groceries.

31. Religion: Quaker, Baptist: Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. When family settled in Bonlee, there was not a Quaker meeting nearby, and John wanted children to get Bible training, so he sent them to the local Baptist church. As they grew, they continued to attend the Baptist church, so the family became Baptist instead of Quaker. (knowledge of Odell Councilman)

32. Occupation: Mayor. Served as Mayor of Bonlee at one time (recollection of Shirley Councilman Lindley)

John married Oppie Jane* BEAL, daughter of Caleb Robert* BEAL and Sarah Frances SMITH*, on 8 Jan 1905 in Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States ⁴⁰⁶².^,4063 (Oppie Jane* BEAL was born on 25 Jun 1887 in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States,^{3594,4062,4067,4068,4069,4081} died on 22 Feb 1950 in Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States ^3594,4081 and was buried on 24 Feb 1950 in Hope Methodist Chuch Cemetery, Bonlee, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States ³⁵⁹⁴.). The cause of her death was Cerebral Apoplexy.³⁸⁵³

  Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage, 8 Jan 1905, Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. ⁴⁰⁶³ John M. Councilman married Oppie Beal.

2. Marriage: Bear Creek Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Married at the Beal home.