Capt. William Romulus MCCULLERS was born in Wake County, NC, on 9 Nov 1791 He was listed in the Capt. Mathew Jones McCullers Family Bible with birth and death dates and with his Marriage, at age 21, to Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" SANDERS on Dec 15, 1812. William died on 16 Jan 1828, at age 36, at the White Oak Plantation, Selma, Johnston County, NC and was buried in the McCullers Cemetery, Donny Brook Road, McCullers Crossroads, Raleigh, Wake County, NC.

Reuben Sanders MCCULLERS. Reuben was born on 9 Feb 1816 and died on 20 Oct 1821 at age 5. No burial site record is known.

William Henry MCCULLERS was born 26 Feb 1818 at McCullers Crossroads in Wake County, NC, the 2nd of 5 known children (3 boys/2 girls) born to wealthy planter William Romulous McCULLERS and his wife, Sarah "Sallie" SANDERS. He was the Paternal Grandson of Capt. Matthew Jones McCULLERS and Sarah LANE of Wake County who was a Daughter of Joseph LANE, and Niece of Joel LANE (her Father's Brother) who was often referred to as the "Founder of Raleigh”. William Henry was the Great-Grandson of Col. John McCULLERS and Mary JONES of Johnston County, NC. On his mother's side, he was the Maternal Grandson of wealthy Johnston County planter, Reuben SANDERS (1764-1829) and his (2nd) wife Keren Ann SMITH (1770-1844).

William Henry was 4 years old when his father died, and he was raised by his widowed mother, and inherited greatly from both sides of his family tree.

William Henry was the first cousin, once removed, to another William H. McCullers who lived in Clayton at the same time he did. Both were men were of substantial wealth and influence in the community. The other William H. was also a descendant of Col. John McCullers, but through his son Capt. John McCullers, brother of Matthew. Both men were close in age, and both married women named Mary. Having the same name, close lineage, and living in such close proximity to each other has caused some confusion for researchers.

William Henry McCULLERS, at age 25, and Mary Elizabeth BELL, at age 20, obtained a Marriage Bond in Johnston County, NC on 25 May 1843 and were married.

In the 24 July 1850 Census for District No 2, Johnston County, NC, William Henry McCullers, age 32, was listed as Head of Household and Elizabeth, age 27, was listed as his wife. There were 3 known children being born, including twin girls:

Mary Marietta E. McCULLERS SATER (1853-ca.1900) who married (?) SLATER. No further information has been found. Willamette "Etta" McCULLERS SMITH (1853-1934) Henry Allison McCULLERS (1863-1913)

William Henry McCULLERS and Mary Elizabeth BELL first resided in Smithfield, where William was associated with the firm of Hastings & McCullers prior to the Civil War. He also operated a large plantation and mill in the area between Smithfield and Clayton, which remained in operation until his death.

Mary BELL McCULLERS died, at age 47, in 1870. William, at age 57, then married (2nd) Martha COBB of Johnston County, a young lady 20 years his junior.

William Henry McCULLERS died on 23 Aug 1897 at age 79, and was buried in the Clayton City Cemetery, Clayton, Johnston County, NC. His second wife, Martha COBB McCULLERS, survived him 13 years, died in 1910 at age 72, is buried next to him in the Clayton City Cemetery, Clayton, Johnston, County, NC.

Henry, age 32 was listed as Head of Household with Mary Elizabeth BELL as his wife, in the 24 Jul 1850 Census for District No 2, Johnston County. NC. He, age 42, appeared as Head of Household on the Census of 8 Jun 1860 with Wife Elizabeth, age 37, at District W. of Neuse River, Clayton Post Office, Johnston County, NC. He, age 52, appeared as Head of Household with wife Elizabeth, age 47 in the Census of 27 Jun 1870 at Clayton Township, Selma Post Office, Johnston County, NC. Henry married Martha COBB, daughter of (--?--) COBB and Nancy (-- ?--), between 1870 and 1880. Henry, age 62, appeared as Head of Household with Martha, age 42, on the Census of 15 Jun 1880 at District 155, Johnston County, NC. Henry died at Clayton, Johnston County, NC, on 23 Aug 1897 at age 79 and was buried after 23 Aug 1897 at Clayton City Cemetery, Clayton, Johnston County, NC.

Henrietta MCCULLERS

Marietta E. MCCULLERS married (--?--) SATER. She was born circa 1853 at NC. A census listed Marietta and Williamette as the daughter of the head of the household on 8 Jun 1860 at District W. of Neuse River, Clayton Post Office, Johnston County, NC. A census listed Marietta and Williamette as the daughter of the head of the household on 27 Jun 1870 at Clayton Township, Selma Post Office, Johnston County, NC. She was buried say 1900 at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC. She died ca. 1900.

Williamette 'Etta' MCCULLERS was born in Dec 1852 at Johnston County, NC. She was birth2 on 29 Dec 1853 at Johnston County, NC. A census listed Marietta and Williamette as the daughters of the Head of Household on 8 Jun 1860 at District W. of Neuse River, Clayton Post Office, Johnston County, NC. A Census listed Marietta and Williamette as the daughters of the Head of Household on 27 Jun 1870 at Clayton Township, Selma Post Office, Johnston County, NC. As of 1874, her married name was SMITH. She married Joseph Dallas 'Dal' SMITH in 1874. She died on 19 Mar 1934 at Ingram’s Township, Johnston County, NC, at age 80. She was buried on 20 Mar 1934 at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Joseph Percy SMITH was born on 8 May 1876. He married Ione E. BRITT in 1908. He died on 17 Oct 1942 at age 66. He was buried after 17 Oct 1942 at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Julia B. SMITH was born on 27 Nov 1877. As of circa 1902, her married name was WELLONS. She married Jessie H. WELLONS say 1902. She died on 13 Jul 1906 at age 28. She was buried after 13 Jul 1906 at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Henry Allison MCCULLERS. Henry was born at Johnston County, NC, on 10 Apr 1863. A census listed Henry as the son of the head of the household on 27 Jun 1870 at Clayton Township, Selma Post Office, Johnston County, NC. A census listed Henry as the son of the head of the household on 15 Jun 1880 at District 155, Johnston County, NC. He married Ella Gray NOWELL at Clayton, Johnston County, NC, on 7 Oct 1885. He, 37, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC. Henry died at Allendale, Allendale County, SC, on 5 Jul 1913 at age 50. He was buried on 5 Jul 1913 at Providence Southern Methodist Cemetery, Dalzeell, Sumter County, SC.

Elsie Irma MCCULLERS was born in Jun 1886 at NC. She was birth2 on 16 Jun 1886 at NC. A census listed Elsie, Mary, Gretchen, Imogene and Leola as the daughter of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC. She married Charles Reese DURANT circa 1908. As of circa 1908, her married name was DURANT. A census list Elsie as the wife of the head of the household on 28 Apr 1950 at 458 40th Street North, Pinellas County, FL. She died on 2 Feb 1965 at age 78. She was buried af ter 2 Feb 1965 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL.

Mary5 MCCULLERS was born in Jul 1889 at NC. A census listed Elsie, Mary, Gretchen, Imogene and Leola as the daughter of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC.

Gretchen Louise MCCULLERS was birth2 in Oct 1891. She was born on 13 Oct 1892 at Johnston County, NC. A census listed Elsie, Mary, Gretchen, Imogene and Leola as the daughter of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC. She married Russell Hayes LIVERMORE Sr., son of Russell Wolcott LIVERMORE and Elizabeth Taylor 'Lillie' HAYES, on 22 Feb 1914 at Red Springs, Robeson County, NC. As of 22 Feb 1914, her married name was LIVERMORE. She died on 4 Sep 1976 at Southeastern General Hospital, Lumberton, Robeson County, NC, at age 83. She was buried after 4 Sep 1976 at Meadowbrook Cemetery, Lumberton, Robeson County, NC.

Imogene MCCULLERS was born in Apr 1895 at NC. A census listed Elsie, Mary, Gretchen, Imogene and Leola as the daughter of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC.

Leola MCCULLERS married Henry Tucker HARRISON. Her married name was HARRISON. She was born in Feb 1896 at NC. A census listed Elsie, Mary, Gretchen, Imogene and Leola as the daughter of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC. A census list Leola as the wife of the head of the household on 7 Apr 1930 at 215 College Avenue, Danville City, Spotsylvania County, VA.

Henry Ramon 'Ramon' MCCULLERS. Henry was born at Johnston County, NC, on 26 Nov 1898. A census listed Henry as the son of the head of the household on 19 Jun 1900 at Clayton, Johnston County, NC. As of 19 Jun 1900, he was also known as Raymond MCCULLERS. He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Henry Ramon 'Ramon' MCCULLERS at Thomasville Baptist Orphanage, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, NC. He married Eva Marie JOHNSON in 1925. He appeared at age 31 on the Census of 15 Apr 1930 at 217 Eighth Street, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC and was listed in the Census as being employed as the Assistant Cashier in a bank. Henry died on 3 Feb 1936 at Durham, Durham County, NC at age 37 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Lucy Ann MCCULLERS was born on 15 May 1820 at Johnston County, NC. She was listed on a Marriage Bond on 19 Jan 1841 at Johnston County, NC and married William B. HASTINGS after 19 Jan 1841 at Johnston County, NC. The Census of 27 Jul 1850 listed Lucy as the wife of the Head of Household at District No. 2, Johnston County, NC. The 11 Aug 1860 Census listed Lucy as the wife of the Head of Household at Division E of Neuse River, Beulah Post Office, Johnston County, NC. Lucy died on 19 Oct 1866 in Johnston County, NC, at age 46, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Julia Anne HASTINGS was born on 5 May 1842 at Smithfield, Johnston County, NC. A census listed Sarah and Julia as the daughter of the head of the household on 27 Jul 1850 at District No. 2, Johnston County, NC. The Census of 11 Aug 1860 listed Julia and Sarah as the daughters of the Head of Household at Division E of Neuse River, Beulah Post Office, Johnston County, NC. She married Rev. John Rives BROOKS D.D. on 23 Jun 1863 at Johnston County, NC. The 1 Jun 1870 Census listed Julia as the wife of the Head of Household at Goldsboro Post Office, Brogdon Township, Wayne County, NC. Julia died on 15 Jan 1878 at Johnston County, NC, at age 35, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Lula Hastings 'Lucy' BROOKS was born on 14 Jun 1865 at NC. The 1 Jun 1870 Census listed Lula as the daughter of the Head of Household on Goldsboro Post Office, Brogdon Township, Wayne County, NC. She married Rev. Andrew Lonnie BETTS, son of Rev. Allen BETTS and Margaret WHITTINGTON, in 1892. Lula died on 17 Sep 1895 at NC at age 30 and was buried after at Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

LTC William Hastings BROOKS was also known as William H. BROOKS. Lieutenant Colonel William Hastings Brooks of North Carolina, was born on May 7th, 1868, in North Carolina. The Census of 1 Jun 1870 listed William as the son of the Head of Household at Goldsboro Post Office, Brogdon Township, Wayne County, NC and was educated at the Baltimore Medical College in Baltimore, Maryland, where in 1889 he graduated with a medical degree. Shortly thereafter he was married Miss Frances Chinn (1882-1943). At the start of the War with Spain in April 1898, he was one of those who answered the call for volunteers. He enrolled on May 25th, 1898, for two years’ service;, and was mustered into service as Assistant Surgeon, with the rank of First Lieutenant, of the 2nd North Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment on May 28th, 1898, at Raleigh, North Carolina. Serving with the regiment in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia & Florida, he was mustered out of service with the regiment on November 25th, 1898, at Raleigh, North Carolina. Returning to civil life, he was not content, and on June 29th, 1901, he received an appointment as an Assistant Surgeon, with the rank of First Lieutenant, in the United States Army on June 29th, 1901. He would spend the next twelve years in the Military, being promoted to Captain in the Medical Corps on January 1st, 1906, and to Major on January 1st, 1910. He was retired from active service on July 1st, 1913, due to disability incurred in the line of duty. On July 9th, 1918, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on the retired list. Lieutenant Colonel Brooks passed away on May 21st, 1925, at Fort Douglas, Utah and his remains were laid to rest at the National Cemetery in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.

Dr. Eugene Hastings BROOKS MD was born on 20 Sep 1871. He married Florence CUMMINGS circa 1896. He died on 1 Dec 1906, at age 35, and was buried at Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, Rockingham County, NC.

Sarah E. HASTINGS was born on 29 Sep 1844 at Smithfield, Johnston County, NC. A Census listed Sarah and Julia as the daughters of the head of the household on 27 Jul 1850 at District No. 2, Johnston County, NC. A Census listed Julia and Sarah as the daughters of the Head of Household on 11 Aug 1860 at Division E of Neuse River, Beulah Post Office, Johnston County, NC. She married Edwin Smith MOORE in 1867. As of 1873, her married name was listed as MOORE. She died on 20 Jan 1918 at Greenville, Greenville County, SC, at age 73. She was buried on 21 Jan 1918 at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, SC.

Minnie Hastings MOORE was born on 13 Nov 1874 at Sampson County, NC. As of 1900, her married name was HICKS. She married John White HICKS in 1900. She died on 21 Jan 1958 at Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, at age 83. She was buried after 21 Jan 1958 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, SC.

Elizabeth Jane MCCULLERS. Elizabeth was born to Col. Matthew and Sarah Lane McCullers Family Bible Records NC State Library Digital Collections: fhp_400111336_mccullers_0004 on 12 Sep 1822.

Romulus S. MCCULLERS was also known as Romulus L. MCCULLERS was born on 17 Jul 1825.

William Romulus McCullers and His Descendants