Dora Alice (Little) Helms (1888 - 1963)

Born 17 Nov 1888 in Union County, North Carolina, USA

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Died 30 Apr 1963 at age 74 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina

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Biography

Dora was born in Nov 1888 to Aaron Armstead Little and Mary E Baucom. ^{[1] [2]}

She married James Troy Helms on 25 July 1904.^[3]

Dora was living in Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina, at the time of her passing on 30 April 1963 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina. She was buried in Ellerbe Cemetery, Richmond County, North Carolina. Candor Funeral Home made the arrangements.^[4]

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1. ↑ She is enumerated on the #1900 Census in the Aaron Little Family as Dora A, female, born Nov 1888, age 11. Her #Death Certificate lists her date of birth as 17 November 1887. Using the oldest document found to this date (13Dec2015).
2. ↑ The Final Accounting pages in the Will of #Aaron Little states that "Giving each heir half the amount state above ... Mrs J. T. Helms ... Mrs J. C. Williams." Each woman signed a receipt for their portion using only their married name. The Administrator of the estate was J. C. Williams (probably John Caldwell Williams, his son-in-law).
3. ↑ Their license was issued on 11 July 1904. James Troy Helms, age 21, of New Salem and Dora Little, age 19, of Goose Creek. They were married by J. E. Williams at his residence.
4. ↑ Her #Death Certificate lists her parents as Aaron Little and _____ Baucom

• 1900 Census for Aaron Little family. Goose Creek, Union County, North Carolina; Roll: 1220; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1241220. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line on 8 December 2015] (http://interactive.ancestry.com/7602/004117863_00354/38455592). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Citing original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.

• Aaron A Little. Union County, North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998. Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 [database on-line viewed 11 December 2015] (http://interactive.ancestry.com/9061/005313026_01483). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Citing original data: North Carolina, Union County, District and Probate Courts. Probate Records 1818-1969; Index 1818-1969.

• 1904 Marriage of James Troy Helms and Dora Little. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011. Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011 [database on-line viewed 13 December 2015] (http://interactive.ancestry.com/60548/42091_343342-00505). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Citing original data: North Carolina County Registers of Deeds. Microfilm. Record Group 048. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC. Series : Marriage Register (1851 - 1982)

• Death Certificate of Dora L Helms. North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976. Ancestry.com. North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Citing original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina. Year : 1963; Month : 04