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Family History

From These Roots ... Lest We Forget

James Basden Sanders, Elizabeth (Betsy) Henderson, and Mary Exceline (Exline) Rhodes

Since 1833

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The History Books

Very little is known from the family history books about James Basden Sanders, Elizabeth (Betsy) Henderson, and Mary Exline Rhodes.

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Find out what we know about James, Betsy and Mary here...

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James

Born Circa. 1833

James' History
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Betsy

Born Circa. 1840

Betsy's History
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Mary

Born Circa. 1852

Mary's History
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What's with the Last Names?
Sanders or Saunders?

The "Sanders" last name was (and still is) a common name for African-American and Caucasian people living in and around Richlands, NC. In the early 1900s, some of James's, Betsy's, and Exline's children decided to place a "u" in the "Sanders" last name.

It is believed that this was done primarily for three reasons:

  1. To distinguish our ancestors.

  2. To make sure mail was delivered to the correct address.

  3. To avoid any confusion at the bank. 

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