The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 59 page 204
Mrs. Kate Lenoir Josey. 9 Apr 1867 – 29 Aug 1916
DAR ID Number: 58595
Born in Bryan, Texas.
Wife of J. E. Josey.
Descendant of Capt. William Lenoir and of Col. Waightstill Avery, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Frederick A. Lenoir and Isabella L. Cavitt, his wife.
Granddaughter of Albert S. Lenoir and Catherine Welcker, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William B. Lenoir and Elizabeth Avery, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Lenoir and Ann Ballard, his wife; Waightstill Avery and Leah Franks, his wife.
William Lenoir (1751-1839) was lieutenant in Cleveland's company, Rutherford's expedition against the Indians. He commanded a company at King's Mountain, where he was wounded. He was born in Brunswick County, Va.; died in Wilkes County, Ga.
[p.204] Waightstill Avery (1745-1821) was a member of the Mecklenburg Convention and a signer of the Declaration. He was commissioner to treat with the Cherokee Indians, and as colonel of militia active in the defense of the State. He served in the House of Commons, 1781-82, where he was subsequently chosen speaker. He was born in Groton, Conn.; died in Burke County, N. C.