"Bladen County North Carolina Vital Records 1753-1915." Compiled by Charles F. McKee, 2162 Regent Court, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054. Copyright 1995.
P. 43 - October 13, 1858 - Married in Bladen Co., by John A. Wooten, Peter S. Perry to Miss Sarah Ann Wheeler.
P.44 - May 5, 1859 - Died near White Hall, Bladen Co., Mr. John A. Wooten, in the 39th year of life. The deceased came to his untimely death by a fall from his horse while riding over his farm, having lived 10 hours after the accident. (Son of Shadrack Wooten, Jr. and Elizabeth Treadwell. He married Mary Margaret Anders)
Death notice from "North Carolina Presbyterian," 21 May 1859:
Died: Near White Hall, Bladen Co., Mr. John A. Wooten, age 39 yrs. - killed by accident after falling from his horse - leaves wife and six children.
"Abstracts of Wills Bladen County, North Carolina (1734-1900)": Wanda S. Campbell. Copyright 1962.
WOOTEN, JOHN A., June 14, 1853
August Term 1859. Wife and Executrix: Mary. (Five children, not named.) Store house and warehouse and lot at White Hall. Executor: James Cromartie (a friend and brother). Witnesses: Shadrach Wooten, William W. Anders. Clerk: A. K. Cromartie.