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Tart, William Riley, 1813-1908

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1812-1908-04-04 - 1908-04-04

Biography

William Riley Tart was born around 1812 and was the son of John Thomas(1777-1875) and Winifred Hill Tart (1784-1873). He married Lucretia Bizzell (b. 1815 in Wayne County, NC) in 1835. Lucretia was the daughter of Asher W. Bizzell (1785-1837) and Mary Polly Smith (1794-1867). Mr. and Mrs. Tart had the following children: John Allen *1835-1864); Henriette S. (1840-1863); George E. (1843-1863); Anna (1848-1910); Mary (Anna) (1851-1916); Winifred J. “Winnie” (1856-1905); Helen (1858-1927).

Mr. William R. Tart died in 1831 in Sampson County, NC, and Mrs. Lucretia Tart died in 1880 in Johnston County, NC.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Riley Tart Letter

 Collection — legal box: PC 129-139
Identifier: PC00138
Scope and Contents

The William Riley Tart Letter contains two copies of a letter, which was dated May 13, 1863, and written to William Riley Tart from his son, George E. Tart. George E. Tart was a Confederate soldier, who died July 5, 1863, from wounds received at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1992 February 10; 1863