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William Alexander Estes

Birth	:	1 Dec 1834
Death	:	10 Sep 1894
Burial	:	Davis Graveyard, Danbury Township, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.4035350, -80.1507440
Description	:	Lt., Co. A 72nd Rgt. NC Melitia Confederate States Army Husband of (1) Sarah Louisa Davis Estes, and (2) Sadie H. Estes. He was appointed Coroner of Stokes County before the Civil War. When Nathaniel Moody died suddenly in July 1864, William stepped into the position of Sheriff. ~ The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, North Carolina) Fri, Apr 7, 1882, Page 3 NO TRUTH IN ITThe following telegram appeared in most all the daily papers last Sunday, and there is not a word of truth in it:Danville, Va., April 1 -- "Information has just been received here that Sheriff William Estes of Stokes... Read More	Lt., Co. A 72nd Rgt. NC Melitia Confederate States Army Husband of (1) Sarah Louisa Davis Estes, and (2) Sadie H. Estes. He was appointed Coroner of Stokes County before the Civil War. When Nathaniel Moody died suddenly in July 1864, William stepped into the position of Sheriff. ~ The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, North Carolina) Fri, Apr 7, 1882, Page 3 NO TRUTH IN ITThe following telegram appeared in most all the daily papers last Sunday, and there is not a word of truth in it:Danville, Va., April 1 -- "Information has just been received here that Sheriff William Estes of Stokes County, N. C., was shot on the 30th ult., while robbing his own office. He left home to be absent some days, and directed his wife not to allow any one to stay all night and at the same time gave her the safe key. About dark one of the neighbors came to his house and Mrs. Estes having raised no objection he went off to a room to spend the night. After he had retired two men came to the house and asked leave to stay, and Mrs. Estes objected. They, however, went in and demanded the safe key, threatening to kill her if she refused it. She ran up stairs and informed her guest, and was told by him to go down and deliver the key and say nothing of his presence. The men then proceeded to rob the safe, and while thus engaged Mrs. Estes' friend came down and killed both of the men. Upon examination it was found that one of the men was the sheriff, who had disguised himself, and the other was one of his neighbors."The author of the above canard has announced himself, and while he may view it in the light of a little pleasantry we are not in favor of such personal jokes being wired all over the country. Sheriff Estes may not himself attach much importance to the matter, knowing his friends in that vicinity understand the situation, yet they throw discredit on our section from the fact of those at a distant never see the contradiction or comprehend the matter. If we are to have April 1st hoax, don't wire them -- make them good enough to enjoy at home. We do not write this because were were caught, for thanks to a wiser head we were saved.

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Where is William Alexander Estes's memorial?
William Alexander Estes's memorial is located at: Davis Graveyard, Danbury Township, Stokes County, USA.
When did William Alexander Estes death?
William Alexander Estes death on 10 Sep 1894 in
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Latitude: 36.4035350
Longitude: -80.1507440

Family Members:

Spouse

Sadie Martin Estes

(1847 - 1883)

Sarah Louisa Davis Estes

(1838 - 1870)

Children

Lilla Elizabeth Estes Prather

(1858 - 1933)

Charles William Estes

(1879 - 1932)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Davis Graveyard
Danbury Township, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4035350, -80.1507440

2. Fagg-Bennett Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4176300, -80.1310100

3. Heath Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3921100, -80.1222290

4. Hartman Cemetery
Hartman, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4222320, -80.1727080

5. Hicks Family Cemetery
Hartman, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4257880, -80.1678830

6. Wilson Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Dodgetown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4141300, -80.1128090

7. Bullins Family Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3938760, -80.1910870

8. Morton Family Cemetery
Dodgetown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4260800, -80.1177530

9. Rierson Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3894650, -80.1916260

10. Mitchell Family Cemetery
Dillard, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4058320, -80.1057440

11. Brown Family Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3692390, -80.1321720

12. King Family Cemetery
Danbury Township, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4031181, -80.2067991

13. Reid Family Cemetery
Dodgetown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4185876, -80.0961361

14. Flynt Cemetery
Dodgetown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4328156, -80.1025238

15. Danbury Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4081383, -80.2112427

16. Northview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4509570, -80.1704380

17. Mitchell Cemetery
Dillard, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4114050, -80.0891200

18. Covington Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3490900, -80.1552900

19. Mabe-Ashby Family Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4317980, -80.2095300

20. Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Dillard, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4221080, -80.0841210

21. Mabe Family Cemetery
Danbury, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4479230, -80.2021410

22. Finnian “Finn” Booker Doss Cemetery
Flat Shoals, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3700300, -80.2164400

23. D.B. Mabe Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4576800, -80.1960800

24. Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery
Dillard, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3769560, -80.0688100