Nancy was born 15 Mar 1818, NC. Died after the 1900 Watauga Co, NC Census. Daughter of Edward "Ned" Day born 1797 and Sarah Wells born 13 Oct 1796. Died Sep 1861. Both are believed to be buried at the Adams Cemetery along with 30 unmarked graves, Caldwell Co, NC.

Children of Edward & Sarah:

Nancy Day born 1818, NC. Married Morgan M Mays.

William Day born 1820, NC. Married Elizabeth McCloud.

Thomas Day born 1824, NC. Married Lucinda Campbell.

Hollie Day born 1824, NC. Married Thomas S Robbins.

Sarah Day born 1827, NC. Married William Fox.

Samuel Day born 1829, NC. Married Rebecca Pipes.

Jane Day born 1 March 1827, NC. Married George Moody.

Edward Day born 1831, NC. Married Elizabeth Moody.

John Day born 1836, NC. Married Susanna Pipes 11 Oct 1857.

James Day born 1838, NC. Died 12 Dec 1863, Lynchburg VA. Single.

1850 Census Caldwell Co, NC

Edward Day 53 M Farmer NC

Sarah 53 F NC

Nancy Mayse 32 F NC

Samuel Day 21 M NC

Edward 20 M NC

Sarah 17 F NC

John 14 M NC

James 12 M NC

Darcus 10 F NC

Martha Mayse 9 F NC

Susanah 7 F NC

Sarah 6 F NC

John 4 M NC

James 2 M IN

Letter Written to John Calvin Mays by Nancy Day Mays 6 Jan 1891.