1850 Federal Census: Catawba Co., NC; #509/509; age 15
1860 Federal Census: Woodlawn Twp, Gaston Co., NC
Epitaph found on her marker in Goshen Grove Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC:
"Mary A.
Consort of James A. Joy
Amiable and lovely in her life
Peaceful and happy in her death
Loved most by those who knew her best
Ours is the irreparable loss
But hers the eternal gain"