Tombstone Tuesday~Charles Albert Dry

Charles Albert Dry

b. 23 April 1836

d. 15 June 1906

bu. Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery

Tombstone Photos Courtesy of Brenda K. Ballard

Tombstone Photos Courtesy of Brenda K. Ballard

Charles Albert Dry was the first born child of Charles Andrew Dry and his wife, Leah Tucker. Charles and Leah were married about 1834/35 and their son Charles Albert was born 23 April 1836, in Union County, North Carolina. No record of their marriage, thus far, has been found. If you know of a source for this document, if it exists, please contact me. 

Charles and Leah would have six children, 4 sons and 2 daughters before the untimely death of Charles on or about 9 September 1858. This date is based on family folklore that says Charles Dry died on this date of injuries received by being thrown from a horse.   

Charles Albert married Lydia Adeline Brooks on 30 December 1860. He enlisted into the Civil war with Company ‘H’, 42nd NC Infantry shortly after the birth of his fist born, a son named , John Beauregard Dry on 22 November 1861. He and Lydia would not have their second child until after the War on 3 May 1865 when Martha Ellen Dry was born. They would go on to have 9 additional children after the birth of  Martha Ellen consisting of a family of 8 sons and 3 daughters. Their youngest child, a son, would pass away at 4 months of age; but, all the other children lived to adulthood, a long and useful life.  

Charles Albert Dry, age 70, passed away on 15 June 1906 in Stanley County and was buried in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. His wife, Lydia, lived another 6 years and passed away on 1 February 1912. She was laid to rest beside her devoted husband.


Charles Albert Dry is my 2nd cousin 4 times removed.




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