. ,-^u/u.inu inuiun voice-inursaay, July 5, 200!
Paying Tribute to the W.D. Oxendine Familv
The Life and Times of Mr. Ihmnie Oxen dine
Willuin I) anicl (Kcndinc was bom September 7.1867 | lis lather. Archibald
had a good education, for his tune, and probabh was insistent about Daniel's
education Alter the War of 1 X(>5. the Indians could not go to school with the
Whites as before, so the Indians that went to school did so with the Blacks
William Daniel (Kendine. Harriet Catherine D\endine. and Oscai Sanispon
walked to l.umbeiton in order to attend school with the Blacks, they all finished
the 7th grade
Since there was no schools for the Indians WD helped build New Hope
School, the first in the area He also helped build other schools around,
including a school where the University now stands He taught school at Union
Chapel and Rowland. Il was at Union Chapel where he met and taught the girl
he later married
William Daniel Oxendine (27 years old) married Francis lillen Wilkins (20
years old) on September 24. 1893 He paid $50,00 to Grandpa Wellington
Wilkins She came from a poor family and they needed the money He was
teaching school at Rowland at this time and stayed there during the week Dn
Friday s he would walk the railroad and bring home a sack of (lour along w ith
the pay for the week
Francis lillen and William Daniel had four children during the time he
worked at Rowland Clarence Filbert (1894), Mary Francis died at 20 days old
because she had no palate, Burley Watson (1897), and Annie Lizzie (1901)
In 1900 W.I) mo\ ed to Florida to work in order to pay for 60 acres of land
he had purchased 1 le came home and visited often. I lis wife and children
moved down to be with him in 1902 Daniel Oliver (1904) and Flora Bell (1906)
were bom in Florida In 1907 the family moved back home to Robeson County
and four more were added. Rosie Ellen (1908), Xenophon (1911), George
Bundy (1914). and Vergie (1916) she died at 11 months
In Florida. W D studies with a doctor who taught him several things After
the move back home W D. practiced being a doctor There w ere only two other
doctors in the area, one in Red Springs and one in Lumberton 1 le was respected
to the point that the drug store in Lumberton filled his prescriptions 1 le worked
as a carpenter, farmer, doctor, coffin maker, and not to forget mid-wife.
Whenever the tools from the tool room rattled, the family knew it was time to
buiM another coffin
In 1930 Francis Lllen died after a five year illness ll seemed to have been
a bad \ear lor W D Later on in the year the doctors and the law encouraged him
to stop practicing medicine of any kind In 1931 he lost his farm 1 le was. a v ery
stubborn man and would not let his family know the financial condition he was
in He also married Ida Brooks in 1931
I le built three stations after his second marriage One at Oliver Brucc's
located oft 211 It still stands and is used as a house The second store w as built
at Pumcll's which also sull stands and set oft' Highway 211 and Chicken Road
The last station was built at R T Drakes on the Chick'cn Road It was there that
he died
On Sundays he would not open his store He would not even stay home, but
go to Lonnie and Flora's for dinner and the whole day He did not have to worry
about any one asking him to sell on Sundav
1 le would cut people's hay and oats, build their homes, treat the sick, deliver
their children, and fix their tax He always did for others before he did for
himself
I le loved people and they loved and respect him 1 le was a good husband and
lather
by Flora Hell Uxendine l.ocklear
The IVilliam Daniel Oxendine Family
William Daniel Oxendine, bom around 1800 married Lucy Paul, bom
around 1820 Their children Archibald, bom around 1836, Nancy, James C .
filizabeth, Charity. Christina. William, Flora, Allen, John, Atlas, Charles, and
John
Archibald Oxendine married Margaret (Peggy) Bom to this marriage were
John (1860), Christina (1863), William Daniel (9-5-1867), George A (1879),
Peter(1873), and Hmaline (1877).
William Daniel Oxendine married Francis Ellen Wilkins, daughter of
Wellington Wilkins and Telatha Lowry on September 27, 1893. Their children
Clarence, Burley Watson, Oliver, Annie Lizzie, Flora Belle, Rosie Lee,
William X , and George Bundy. William Daniel Oxendine's uncle Atlas
married Martha Jacobs on October 12, 1898. Prior to her marriage to Atlas
Oxendine, Martha had a daughter for William Daniel Oxendine. Her name was
Docia, who married Anderson Jacobs.
Excerpt from Gertealoev A Perspective by Grady Lockleur
Report on Ministerial Education
by h'.P. Oxen dine
November 12, 1912
This report by Mr. Oxendine was published on the 75th Anniversary of
Ml Airy Baptist Church.
He who teaches must himself be taught, and no man will long have gift
enough to teach, unless he has grace enough to learn
But what is the special education that the minister of the Gospel needs'1 He
needs to be educated in the word of God The Law of Moses required that every
Israelite should diligently teach his children the commandments which God
had given htm This was ihe first thing to be done in the instruction of the child,
whether he be designed for the priesthood or the plow, he was lirsl of all to know
the word of God It w as thus that the Jewish women. Eunice and Lois, though
living in a heathen country , trained young Timothy and lilted him to be an able
minister of the New Testament
When this primary Christian education has been given, and young men are
trained in the Word of God. they are soon made ready for much effective service
in the Master's cause They can teach the things they know, and if they have
grace and sense enough to omit the things which they do not know, they may
be very effective, prov ided they possess that good, common sense which the
Creator kindly bestows upon His creatures, and also have been soundly
converted by the grace of God
Men can teach what they know The man who knows the I.ord can teach the
man who does not know God A man who is ignorant of he grace of Christ, no
matter what else he may know, cannot be an effective preacher of the Gospel
1 le mav know Greek and Latin, but unless he has the knowledge of God, and
knows the grace of Christ for himself, all his learning and knowledge will be
in vain But when he possesses these essential elements, a knowledge of the
sacred Scriptures and a personal acquaintance with the grace of Christ, and is
soundly conv erted to God. he is then, if called of God, and anointed by the Holy
Ghost, fitted to do excellent work in the Master's cause
Let us by all means have an educuted ministry, the more education the better,
but let them first be educated in the Word of God, which is able to make them
wise unto salvation, for without this all other education which they may obtain
will prove to be a delusion and a snare The man who is familiar with Plato and
Socrates, who knows all the wisdom of antiquity, but cannot repeat the
Commandments or the Lord's Prayer, who cannot meet the false statements of
skeptics, because he does not know what the Scriptures themselves declare,
may be learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, but he will never be a
"workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightlv dividing the word of truth."
Mrs. Annie Lizzie Oxendine Locklear
Mrs. Annie Lizzie Oxendine was bom in 1901. She was the fourth child, and
first daughter to live to adulthood, of William Daniel and Frances Ellen Wilkins
Oxendine The grandparents were Archibald (Archie) and Peggy (Margaret
Anne) Oxendine and Wellington W. Wilkins and Telatha Lowry Wilkins.
She attended elementary school in the Burnt Swamp area as her home was
near Evergreen Holiness Church. Even though her education was limited she
continued to lcam as an adult with her children, as a teacher in public school
and as a Beginner teacher at Berca Baptist Church in Pembroke, NC.
Education was of primary importance in her family. She encouraged all of
her children "to get an education so you can provide for your family."
Mrs Annie Lizzie Oxendine met Clarence E. Locklear at a religious
meeting. He was preaching at a tobacco barn with the late Rev. Arthur Maynor.
They were married at Mt. Airy Baptist Church on January 5, 1919. He was
the first minister to be ordained at this church. He continued to preach until his
sickness in 1979, serving as itinerant pastor at several churches until becoming
full-time pastor at New Bethel (Sampson County) and New Hope (Bladen
County) until his death April 12, 1980.
During their marriage Rev. and Mrs. C.E. Locklear had the following
children: Annie W. Locklear, William Castor Locklear, Gracie Lee Locklear,
Lock Brantley Locklear, Clerance Fredrick Locklear, Robert Louis Locklear,
Gerlene Faye Locklear, Joel Garth Locklear, Vera Doris Locklear, Bundy Ross
Locklear, Roderick Glenn Locklear and Timothy Allen Locklear. Also Daisy
Lee, Archie Cameron and Dicy, who died in infancy.
As stated before, all of the children had an opportunity to attend school
beyond high school. Most of the children were school teachers as well as
government work. This attitude has been passed down to the grandchildren as
well.
Eight of the boys have served in the Armed Forces during World War 11 and
after.
Mrs. Annie Lizzie also emphasized work and religious training. We were
raised to go to school daily and Sunday school every Sunday.
In all the enterprises that her husband went into, Mrs. Locklear was back of
him and encouraged him to get involved. As any mother would, she was willing
to sacrifice her time, health and money for her family.
She died on April 12, 1963.
submitted by Vera L. Malcolm
The Late and Beloved W.D. Oxendine
by John L. Carter
(This article appeared as a reprint in the Carolina Indian Voice on
Thursday, October 27, 1977. It originally appeared in the March 15, 1920
edition of the Robesonian.)
It is glorious to die thus amid the murmur of many voices saying "God bless
you for the good you did me, who stood for all that was finest, and for all that
was most effective in public life."
W.D. Oxendine was bom September 27,1867. He was the son of Archie and
Peggy Oxendine. He was reared in the midst of hardships of the reconstruction
days, coming up through poverty and its toils. I feel that this sometimes helps
to make men great
He acquired his schooling as best he could, in piece-meal fashion. As he was
general and un-confmed in his studies, he cannot be considered a master of any
one particular science, but accumulated a vast and varied collection of learning
and knowledge which was so arranged in his mind as to be ever in readiness to
be brought forth. His superiority over other learned men consisted chiefly in
what may be called the art of thinking, the art of using his mind. His thoughts
were founded on experience and common sense. He was one of the pioneer
Indian teachers of Robeson County, teaching in the public schools about 16
years. He took his place as a leader of his race very early in life. The service
of Mr Oxendine was outstanding in his church, his profession and business life
of his county and community.
Called to Service
The lofty character of Mr. Oxendine soon impressed he people of the county
and he Was early called to public service. He served at different times as juror
in the federal court, also as a community committeeman of the Agricultural
Extension division.
He served as a member and secretary of the Indian Normal School Board of
Trustees for several years. His advice was sought by a great many people,
before taking final steps to complete business transactions.
His occupation, after retiring from the teaching profession, was carpentering
and farming. As a carpenter, he was noted for his speed in erecting a building
in a short while. If you needed a house built and had a limited time in which to
build, you were advised to see W.D. and you could move on time
After the depression in 1931 -32. he began operating a sen ice station, which
he continued until his death
Active Church Man
Mr Oxendine was a sincere and zealous Christian, steady and inflexible in
maintaining the obligation of religion and morality He look great interest in
religious causes of his church and association with a steadfast devotion. 1 le w as
responsible for the erection of Mt Airy Church, serving as chairman of the
building committee He suggested the plans and put his means and time to the
limit to finish the building
1 le served as supenntendent of the Sunday School at Mt Airy about 20
years, also as teacher of the adult class several years But over and above all he
was a devout Christian and humble follow er of his Master, and the v acancy left
in his church can never be filled.
His uncommon kindness to others and serious concern, not only for their
comfort in this world, but their happiness in the next was another unquestionable
evidence of what all who w ere intimately acquainted with him knew to be
true.
In the Burnt Swamp Baptist Association he was a great figure. He watched
it grow from its infancy to its present size. His last associational work was to
help organize a Sunday School, out of which grew the youngest church in the
association, which he named Beulah Church He served several years as
moderator of the Burnt Swamp Association and clfcrk for ten years or until he
resigned in October. 1939
Mr Oxendine was not a singer himself, but he w as very interested in vocal
music. 11c was responsible in a great measure for the organization of the Burnt
Swamp Singing Convention
11c died December 10. 1939 after several weeks of declining health. To me
he will ever live in the church of his devotion at Mt Airy and the Burnt Swamp
Baptist Association To the writer, he was somewhat as Paul was to Timothy.
His first marriage was to Miss Francis Wilkins. who preceded him to the
grave about ten years To this union was born five boys and five girls, all of
whom arc living except two girls His second union was with Miss Ida Lee
Brooks who survives with one son and one daughter
W.D. Oxendine
IV. D. and Francis Wilkins Oxendine
and baby A nnie Lizzie Oxen dine
Locklear.
Rev. C E. and Annie Lizzie Locktear
Annie IK Locklear Maynor St John.
Her children and grandchildren:
Jerry Crandall Maynor, Nicholas,
Miriam andCharles. Clarence Stephen
Maynor (unmarried)
yyilliam Castor Locklear
Children and Grandchildren: Linda
Bern' Cos, Tonto Cox, Keith Cox,
Paula Cox: William York I.ocklear:
Brett Kirk Locklear, Caitlvn Brooke
Locklear: Samuel Kirk Locklear;
Quinton Tyler Locklear' Seth O'Brian
Locklear: Whitney Casla Locklear
Clerunce Fredrick Locklear
Children and Grandchildren:
Frederick Ray Locklear. Amy Shepherd
Locklear: Steven Gregory Allen
Locklear; Jeri Len Locklear; Lauren
Locklear; stepsons: Christopher
Rodriquez: I'ictor Rodriquez; Eric
Paul Locklear: Eric Hunter Locklear:
Elise Locklear Reaves: Christopher
Scott Reaves; Thomas Hoyt Locklear
(unmarried).
Joel Garth Locklear Sr.
Children and Grandchildren: Joel
Garth Locklear Jr; I.atisha. Terry
Wa>ne Locklear: Ted Daniel Locklear
(unmarried) Step children:
Stephanie Carol Hunt Bryan; Olivia
Locklear; Gloria Denise Hunt (no
Children); Christina Locklear;
Stephen Cole Lowry.
Roderick Glenn Locklear
Children and Grandchildren:
Roderick Glenn Locklear Jr. (no children);
Clarence Eden Locklear II;
Jessica Victoria Locklear; Sidney
Locklear, Drew Locklear.
SflBMB .-SB
Grade Lee Lock/ear Griffin
Children and Grandchildren: Paula
Annette Griffin Smith: Nicole Dawn
Smith: I.indsey Rose Smith' Summer
Denisc Smith
Robert Louis Locklear
Children, Grandchildren and GreatGrandchildren:
Lonnie Louis
Locklear; Michael Locklear. Michelle
Locklear Hale: Cody Alexander
1 lale: Robert Eugene Locklear: Kevin
Locklear: Melanie Locklear. Angela
Locklear Ott: Kristen Ott: Amber Ott:
Justin Ott: Bobby Locklear: Cheryl
Denise Locklear Walker (no children) .
Debbie Nanette Locklear Bolton (no
children).
Vera Doris Locklear Malcolm
Children and Grandchildren: Rebecca
Malcolm-Strongbow (no
children): Lawrence David Malcolm:
Rachel Celeste, Rebecca Joellc,
Hannah Nicole, Jonathan Willis:
Jonathan Dennis Malcolm (deceased):
Jonathan Thomas Hall; James Douglas
Malcolm (no children) Joseph
Ellis Malcolm (no children): Joshua
Dale Malcolm: Jonathan Forrest.
Alaina Faith: Caleb Andrew Malcolm.
Caleb Alexander.
Timothy Allen Locklear
Children and Grandchildren: Christopher
Allen Locklear: Tamara
Suzanne Locklear: Savannah Renee
Clark
Lock Brantley Locklear
Children, Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren:
Sandra Faye Locklcar
Cunningham. Matthew James
Cunningham: I.acy Leigh
Cunningham: Anthony Wayne Locklear:
Dustin Wayne Locklear:
Gwendolyn Kaye Locklear Munder.
Eric Munder: karrie Kaye Munder
Merritt: Cameron Alan Mcrritt'
Brantley Munder: I.enora Dean Locklcar
Smoot Winningham: Todd
Smoot: I laylcc Smoot: Brooke Smoot.
Jessica Len Smwt: Michael Smcxit
(deceased); Christopher Len Locklear:
Ashley Locklear: Brittany
Locklear.
Gerlene Faye l.ocklear Locke
Children and Grandchildren: John
Richard l.ocke (no children): Margaret
Ann Locke: Grace F.dcn:
Annabclla Have: Joel Glenn Locke:
Ashley Locke: Joel Glenn Locke:
Bruce Alan Locke: Maya Locke
Bundy Ross Locklear
Children and Grandchildren: Victor
Ross I.ocklcar: Jonathan Ross
Locklear: Hthan Locklear Kaylyn
Locklear; Chelsa Marie I.ocklcar.
Nathan Andrew Locklear; Athena
Locklear Smithwich: Justin Hyter
Cook. Ayanna Sierra Cook: Maria
Dannette Locklear (no children):
Nelson Lee Locklear (no child(en).
The Red Man Lodge
A federation of Red Man was also
located in Burnt Swamp Township. It
was a log house located at the cross
roads a Union Chapel
Several members are listed on the
deed including my grandfather, Daniel
W. Locklear, You wall also sec the
namesof: J.H Godwin, WW Wilkins
W. D. Oxendine, Dock Oxendinc,
Paisley I.ocklear and T.K. Spaulding
Their lodge number is also (shown
on the deed ) It was Tecumsch Lodge
No. 3 Mr. D.H. Wilkins, a noted
historian, informed this writer that it
was a secret society of a few men He
did not know their purpose, but that
they had an elaborate initiation ceremony
that involved a goat He related
that one night, as a boy, he pecked in
and saw one of the men riding the
goat
Excerpt from Genealom A
Perspective hy Grady Locklear.