The following was taken from the Oct. 7, 1954 edition of THE ROBESONIAN:
"Uncle Billy" Lowry was honored on his ninety-fourth birthday, when many of the people of Pembroke and nearly every member of his immediate family gathered on the grounds on his home, about one o'clock, Sunday, October 3. It is believed that "Uncle Billy" is Pembroke's oldest citizen.
Each year, the community takes a deeper interest in the occasion. Although ninety-four, he is still more active than many a person who is younger than he; he works still and says that there is truth in the old proverb: "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."
Neighbors report that he can be seen up and at work early in the day. He is still interested in farming and is seen frequently at church services in this and surrounding communitites.
"Uncle Billy" has no trouble getting around for friends are always willing to stop and give him a lift, if they see him afoot.
At the birthday celebration, the participants bring their own baskets for the picnic sprea, and with food for the group, bring presents for "Uncle Billy."
Mr. Lowry is the father of ten children, six girls and four boys, and a host of grand-children.
The following was taken from the Oct. 7, 1954 edition of THE ROBESONIAN:
"Uncle Billy" Lowry was honored on his ninety-fourth birthday, when many of the people of Pembroke and nearly every member of his immediate family gathered on the grounds on his home, about one o'clock, Sunday, October 3. It is believed that "Uncle Billy" is Pembroke's oldest citizen.
Each year, the community takes a deeper interest in the occasion. Although ninety-four, he is still more active than many a person who is younger than he; he works still and says that there is truth in the old proverb: "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."
Neighbors report that he can be seen up and at work early in the day. He is still interested in farming and is seen frequently at church services in this and surrounding communitites.
"Uncle Billy" has no trouble getting around for friends are always willing to stop and give him a lift, if they see him afoot.
At the birthday celebration, the participants bring their own baskets for the picnic sprea, and with food for the group, bring presents for "Uncle Billy."
Mr. Lowry is the father of ten children, six girls and four boys, and a host of grand-children.
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Family Members
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Rev Henry H. Lowrey
1859–1936
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Abner B. Lowry
1862–1944
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Annie Bell Lowry Spaulding
1864–1965
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Rev Canada C. Lowry
1867–1943
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Rev French Roger Lowry
1869–1971
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Deborah L. Lowry Woodell
1871–1964
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Rev Edmond Lowry
1873–1956
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Susan Lowry Oxendine
1876–1935
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Nancy Caroline Lowry Revels
1878–1981
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Rev Doctor Fuller Lowry
1881–1977
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Mariah Lowry Oxendine
1882–1956
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Rev Welton Lowry
1912–2004
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Velma Lowry Mitchuson
1913–1989
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Woodrow W Lowry
1916–2001
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David Lowry
1918–1918
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Annie Christian Lowry Jacobs
1919–2004
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Azell Lowry Godwin
1921–2003
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William Henry Lowry
1923–1991
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Fannie Mae Lowry Graham
1925–2001
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Vester Mae Lowry Revels
1928–2021
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Billy William Lowry Jr
1931–2015
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