Alexander McGrew

Notes:

According to both THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW and the notes of Robert Lee McGrew of Pearland, TX, Alexander was probably born around 1778 in South Carolina. Wynema McGrew instead shows he was born in Louisiana/Mississippi Territory, sometime prior to 1783.

He obtained a passport in St. Stephens on September 24, 1797 to go to Georgia. His father had obtained a passport to go to Georgia earlier that same year. A land record indicates that Alexander inhabited and cultivated land near the Tombigbee River around 1797. In the early 1800's he put up a $700 bond as postmaster of Woodstown, AL. In 1801 he bought some land and in 1802, he and his mother sold land in Mississippi. He signed a memorial to Congress in 1803, and in 1806 he sold, along with other heirs of James McGrew, additional land. Alexander married Elizabeth Blackburn on October 16, 1808. Since she was under 18 years old, her father had to first grant his permission. Alexander was a veteren of the War of 1812. (Nixon's Company, Mississippi Militia), serving for the entire three years of the war. On 3 February 1817, he, a brother, and brother-in-law John Johns were charged with assault and battery. Alexander was the only one who paid a fine. In October 1818, he, John Johns, and brothers (this time William, James, and John) once again were fined for assault and battery. On July 11, 1819 he registered his brand "MC."

In 1843, he was involved in a lawsuit over the ownership of a slave named Elvy he was alleged to have stolen.

Alexander and Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew moved to Sabine County in the mid-1840's. They may have moved to join Elizabeth's father, Gabriel Blackburn, who had received a large land grant in Sabine County in 1836. The 1845 tax roll of Sabine County listed A. McGrew as owning 5 slaves. His eldest son, James, paid tax on a horse and a wagon at the same time. Alexander operated a gristmill on the banks of the Palo Guacho Bayou. The Texas Mortality schedule for 1850 showed "Alexander McGrew, age 58, sick 10 days, died 1849 in Sabine County." Alexander's widow, Elizabeth, can be found on the 1850 Sabine County census, along with her children John, Lorenzo, Margaret, and Adaline. She later moved back to Mississippi (Perry County) with her eldest son, James McGrew.

Blanche also indicated that the McGrew family was closely connected to the Methodist Ministers of that time. Son Lorenzo Dow McGrew was apparently named after the "eccentric Methodist Lorenzo Dow. In fact he covered virtually all of the territory of the United States in his peripatetic life, from New England to the Louisiana territory, but his journeys through the Old Southwest left an especially indeliable impression..On September 3, 1804, he married an equally peculiar woman, Peggy, and then the very next morning left her for an eight month trip through the Mississippi Territory." From the book, "A Way through the Wilderness: The Natchez Trace and the Civilization of the Southern Frontier" by William C. Davis (Harper Collins, 1995). According to Robert McGrew of Pearland, the McGrew's were in fact neighbors of preacher Lorenzo Dow in St. Stephens (Alabama) in the Mississippi Territory.

There is a military marker for Alexander McGrew in the Old Milam Cemetery in Sabine County. It is inscribed with a cross and "Alexander McGrew, Pvt Capt Motts Co, 15 Miss Militia, War of 1812. [Died] 2 Oct 1849. "

The Sabine County Reporter
October 22, 2014
Pages 1 and 2

"Milam Cemetery receives marker"

The Texas Historic Cemetery Dedication Ceremony for Milam Cemetery took place on Saturday, October 11, following the annual Nethery reunion...local historian Weldon McDaniel....gave a presentation outlining some of the significant historical events that took place in Milam and the importance of preserving the history of Milam Cemetery. He said as many as 85 percent of all early settlers coming into Texas put their boots in red dirt. Although San Augustine and Nacogdoches counties have a friendly battle over which is older, Milam is just as old as either of them....

Dorothy Nethery Spain had the honor of reading the script engraved on the marker:

"Milam, the first County Seat of Sabine County, has a history of travelers and visitors stretching back centuries. Native Americans and Spanish exploreres, soldiers and missionaries passed through and often camped on Las Boregas Creek. Texian settlers encountering the natural abundance echoed the words of Stephen F. Austin, who recorded in his diary entry of July 16, 1821: "We then suddenly came to an open rolling country thinly timbered soil about the color of Spanish browne, and in some places redder. This Red Land is very productive and is covered with the most luxuriant growth of grass I ever beheld in any country." The settlment first called Red Mound (Red Mount) was the seat of Government for the Sabine District since 1822, and was surveyed as a town site in 1828.

Milam Cemetery is on a high hill overlooking the historic community. The exact dated of the first burial will never be known Spanish Explorers were passing through present-day Milam as early as 1539 and camped on Las Boregas Creek a few hundred yards west of the cemetery. Local hisorians believed Anglo burials occurred here probably as early as 1775, since travelers used the campsite down the hill on the Las Boregas. The land on which the cemetery is located was granted to JOHN SMITH on Feb. 26, 1835. The first marked burial is dated 1864, although more than 100 unmarked graves are suspected. The numerous military Veterans dating back to the Creek War are interred here, as well as prominent early citizens from the CAUSEY, WEATHERRED. McGREW, and NETHERY families. Milam Cemetery may be the oldest organized cemetery in Sabine County, and cherished chronicle of generations of visitors and residents."

Alexander married Elizabeth Blackburn on 14 Oct 1808 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Elizabeth (daughter of Gabriel Blackburn and Frances Tyner) was born between 1794 and 1796 in Feliciana Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in Perry County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW and Alley Moody of Natchez, Mississippi, James and his wife, Betsy Lott were married in 1835 in Marion County, MS. They moved to Sabine Co, TX in the mid 1840's with his family, but moved back to Perry Co, MS by 1850. On the 1860 census, Jame's widowed mother, Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew, was living with them. He was a Civil War veteran. After the War, they moved to Covington Co, MS and then to Mobile, AL. He was in the produce business. They had 8 children. Betsy died on 22 Nov 1880, and was buried in the Wainwright Lot of the Montgomery cemetery in Mobile. He returned to Covington, MS, to lived with his son Leonard, and died prior to 1891. He is buried in the Old Williamsburg cemetery west of Collins, Covington Co, MS.

His middle name has been shown as both Alexander and as Harrison by different sources. On census records, he was listed simply as James.

James A. McGrew was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Mississippi, Perry County
Enumerated 30 Sept 1850
143-143
James McGrew 40 M Farmer 350 La
Elizabeth McGrew 30 F Miss
Alexander McGrew 14 m Miss
Mary McGrew 12 F Miss
Robert McGrew 10 m Miss
Leonard McGrew 8 M Miss
James McGrew 5 M Miss
Olander McGrew 4 M Texas
Ferdinand McGrew 1 M Texas

1860 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Southern District
Enumerated 16 Aug 1860
88-81
James McGrew 49 M Farmer 300 1060 La
Elizabeth McGrew 40 F Mi
Robert McGrew 18 M Mi
Lenard McGrew 17 M Mis
James McGrew 14 M Mis
Alander McGrew 12 m Tex
Ferdinand McGrew 12 m Mis
John McGrew 6 M Mis
Elizabeth McGrew 66 F $--- $450 La

1870 Census
Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile, Eighth Ward
Enumerated 29 July 1870
Page 30
204/205
Lewis and Elizabeth Pierce and family
Howel and Mary Turner
---/206
McGree, James 60 M W farmer 600 600 La
McGree, Isabella 49 F W Keeps House Miss
McGree, Andrew 24 m W Carpenter Tx
McGree, John 13 M W At School Miss

James married Elizabeth "Betsy" Lott before 1836 in Marion County, Mississippi. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Lott and Sarah Tyner) was born about 1820 in Mississippi; died on 22 Nov 1880 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriet married John C. Partin on 17 Jan 1831 in Marion County, Mississippi. John was born on 30 Jan 1812 in Georgia; died after 1860 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Eugene Blackburn instead shows William McGrew was the son of John (Jack) McGrew, not of Alexander.

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
MarionCco. Mississippi
Enumerated 28 Aug 1850
Line 8, Family 188
Wm H McGrew, 35y, m, farming, MS
D McGrew, 28y, f, MS
Jas R McGrew, 13y,m, MS
Wm S McGrew, 9y,m, MS
JL McGrew, 7y,m, MS
M J McGrew, 5y, f, MS
A J McGrew, 3y, f, MS

Transcriptions courtesy of Laurel Francis

William married Dorinda "Rendy" Lott before 1837. Dorinda (daughter of Robert Lott and Sarah Tyner) was born about 1822 in Marion County, Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Elisha Madison Collins on 6 Apr 1831 in Marion County, Mississippi. Elisha was born about 1800 in Tennessee; died on 9 Jan 1850 in Leon County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Blanche Toole of Sabine County, he was a veteran of the Mexican War. THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW shows he mustered out on 14 Oct 1846 at Milam.

Could this be the John McGrue in Capt. Cameron's company in 1841? "J. McGrue pvt. enlisted in Capt. Ewen Cameron's Company in Texas. From ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK THE TEXAS MEXICO FRONTIER 1842 by Joseph Milton Nance p.630.

Per H. Huson's book "Refugio" Capt. Cameron, and many of the men in his company were taken prisoner and marched to Mexico City. Of the 170 men captured, it was decreed 1 in 10 were to be shot. The men were forced to draw beans, and the 17 men who drew black were the ones shot. Capt. Cameron was so hated that he was shot anyway.

On the 1850 census, he is shown as the head of the household, after his father had died the previous year. Wynema McGrew quoted Texas General Land Office records in the possession of Dr. Johnie L. Reeves "on the 17th day of May 1856, in Sabine County Texas, John G. McGrew, administrator of the Estate of Gabriel Blackburn, gave affidavit that the Headright Certificate for 1280 acres had been lost or destroyed."

He may have also received a land grant in Shelby county, above Sabine, in the 1840s (tax roll records).

Notes:

Ferdinand was a Blackburn family name.

He enlisted with his brother, John Gabriel in the Mexican war, in Milam, Sabine County, Texas as privates in Company K. This was on 25 June 1846. He was said to have been killed on 24 August 1846, in Camargo, Mexico.

Caroline married John Wooldridge Allen on 22 Apr 1845 in Louisiana. John (son of Thompson Allen and Elizabeth Wooldridge) was born on 24 Apr 1823 in South Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1896 in Patroon, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Allen Family Cemetery, Patroon, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Named after the famous Methodist Minister who preached in the Mississippi Territory in the early 1800's, Lorenzo Dow.

Many of his descendants still live in the Yoakum area.

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Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Lavaca County
Lorenzo D. McGrew 42 Male $500 $200 b. MISS
Mary A/N/M McGrew 44 Female TN
Richard T. McGrew 17 TX
John F. McGrew 12 TX
James H. McGrew 9 TX
Dee L. McGrew 6 TX
Joseph M. McGrew 1 TX

1880 Census
Texas, Lavaca County
Lorenzo D. McGrew 52 Farmer MS
Mary McGrew 53 Wife AL
John McGrew 22 TX Stockdriver
Harrison 19 TX
L.D. 16 TX
Joseph 10 TX
Thomas* 25 TX
Francis 23 Wife TX
Virgie 2 TX
Osker 10/12 TX

Lorenzo married Mary Margaret Neeley about 1850 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of John Neeley and Mary Crow) was born about 1829 in Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 1892 in Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some show her middle name as Blackburn.

Shown to have married second J. D. Coley, on 18 Mar 1863 in Robertson County, Texas, and third Andrew Jenkins, on 21 Aug 1872 in Robertson County, Texas.

Texas Marriage records aslo show that a John G. Coley married Margaret Reed Fullerton in Robertson County, Texas on 27 July 1854.

Margaret married William R. Coley on 28 Nov 1856 in Robertson County, Texas. William (son of Wright Coley and Rebecca ???) was born about 1823 in Alabama; died about 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew noted that she appears to have married first an Odam/Odom. Ester McGrew Hardin speculated that Adaline was visiting some MEANS relatives in DeWitt County and met the Odams who lived nearby.

Bettye Bragg Wagstaff informed me that Mary Fisher mentioned a possible connection between the Odom Family and the Blackburn/McGrew family. On the LDS family group sheet, an Odom is listed as a possible husband of Adeline McGrew. In Sabine County in 1850, the Odom family lived nearby both the John and Harriet (McGrew) Partin family and the family of of John Wooldridge Allen and Caroline (McGrew??) Allen. In 1835, there is an Odom living near the William Means family (whom according to Blanche Toole, was the first sherriff of Sabine County). William Addison Means was married to Francis Amelia Blackburn, the sister of Elizabeth Blackburn McGrew. He was also a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas in both 1843 and 1845 from DeWitt County.

The Means family moved from Sabine to DeWitt County, taking along with Frances (Tyner) Blackburn, who died in Gonzalez, TX ca. 1853. The Odom families do not appear again on the Sabine County census after 1850.

Hardin also found a later marriage record, showing that on 3 Sept 1870 in Robertson County, Texas, Adaline married Miles KELLY. Hardin may be conflating two different families, however. A very large Miles and Adeline Kelly family can be found in Robertson county on the 1880 federal census. However, the Adeline who was enumerated with Miles Kelly in 1880 was younger (born ca 1845 versus 1838), born in Georgia vs. Mississippi, and Mulatto versus White.

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew", he was a Civil War veteran and was captured, but as it was near the end of the war, he was not held long. He lived in Covington Co, MS until the late 1870's, but had to leave after he and a group of men were involved in the murder of Luke Broom. When the law came to arrest him, he asked if he could first feed his oxen, and they consented. He escaped. His brother, Leonard, loaded the family up and took them to Louisiana and they hid out near Baton Rogue. They had 11 children, and he died on 19 December 1886, and was buried in Knox cemetery, The Plains, East Feliciana Parish, LA. His wife died of pneumonia at the home of her son, Robert, on 10 November, 1895 and was buried near Alexander.

Wynema McGrew writes that he enlisted in the Confederate State Army on either 10 Feb 1862 at Williamsburg, Covington County, Mississippi or 1 Feb 1862 at Handsboro, Harrison County, Mississippi. He was a sergeant in Company B, Fourth Cavalry under Capt. Norman. He was paroled in Gainsville, Alabama on 12 May 1865.

Much of the information on this family was supplied by Allye Moody of Natchez, Mississippi



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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, PO Williamsburg
Enumerated 11 Sept 1860
Page 58
392-1
Absolem Lott 23 M Farmer 1000 1000 Miss
M A Lott 22 F Nuss
M J Lott 2 F Miss
---/1
Alex McGrew 24 M Farming $--- $500 Miss
Minda McGrew 16 F Farming Miss
W A Davis 23 M Teadher 100 Miss

1870 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Watts Beat, P O formerly Zion S???
Enumerated 26 Aug 1870
Page 82
605-633
Magrew, Alx P 36 M W Farmer $--- $50 Miss
Magrew, M A 23 F W Keeping House Miss
Magrew, Elizabeth 10 F W Miss
Magrew, Josephine 8 F W Miss
Magrew, Robert 6 M W Miss
Magrew, William 4 m W Miss
Magrew, James 1 m W Miss

Alexander married Arminda Williamson on 29 Dec 1859. Arminda (daughter of Wiley Williamson and Rebecca Norris) was born on 1 Jan 1842 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 10 Nov 1895 in The Plains, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Cemetery of Buhler Plains, Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that she married second Dock Hall. In the 1870 Covington County, MS census, her Lott children were listed in the home of D. G. and Mary Ann Hall. On the 1880 census, the children were listed by the last name Hall, not Lott, with the family residing in Smith County, MS. In Smith County, in 1900, a Glenions Hall can be found, without wife Mary Ann or any of the children enumerated in 1900, but with seven younger Hall children, all born after 1880.

Mary married Absalom Lott about 1857. Absalom was born about 1837 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He appears to have been the Robert L. McGrew who died in the Empire Hospital in Atlanta while serving in the Confederate Forces.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew notes that Leonard was not easy to get along with, and had been asked by neighbors to move. He was rumored to have killed men, outside of combat, during the Civil War. Bruce Aultman, an attorney living in the Victory community in Lamar County suggested that Leonard was a Jayhawk (Union sympathizer) during the Civil War. He did serve in the Confederate Army, however, enlisting in Capt. H R McLaurin's Company (Co F, 27th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry) on 26 Aug 1861, the same day R. L. McGrew enlisted. He was discharged in Rome, Georgia on 11 Apr 1863 due to wounds to his hip and knee while at Shelbyville, Tennessee. He later served in Company E, 3rd Battalion, Mississippi Reserve Calvary from which he was paroled on May 16, 1865. He was a freemason and baptist for most of his life, but converted to Catholicism late in life, due to his many transgressions and the influence of his eldest daughter, Susanna, who had converted when she married, and Leonard was buried in the Catholic portion of the Williamsburg Cemetery. The cemetery name, per Find A Grave, was the Saint James Catholic Cemetery in Bassfield, Mississippi.

His FindAGrave memorial page, crated by Fred Rose, has a photo of him in uniform and with a bayonet.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=38991981



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Census Listings:

1880 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, SD No 1
Enumerated 11 Jun 1880
Page 9 SD 2 ED 123
73-73
Magrou, Leonard W M 38 Planter Miss ---- Miss
Magrou, Jane W F 31 Wf Keeping home Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Susanna W F 12 Dtr At Home Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Elizabeth W F 10 Dtr At Home Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Luella W F 8 Dtr Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Wood W M 7 Son Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Mary W F 5 Dtr Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Laura W F 3 Dtr Miss Miss Miss
Magrou, Fannie W F 1 Dtr Miss Miss Miss

1900 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Williamsburg
Enumerated 14 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 11 Sheet 12B
199-199
McGrew, Len Head W M Mar 1840 60 M 34 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGrew, Jane Wf W F Dec 1849 50 M 34 14/13 Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Fannie Dtr W F May 1879 21 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Lenard B Son W M Mar 1881 19 S Miss Miss Miss Farm laborer
McGrew, Lucy Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Allice Dtr W F Mar 1885 15 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Molly Dtr W F Mar 1887 13 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Thomas K Son W M Jun 1891 8 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Dimie Dtr W F Aug 1896 3 S Miss Miss Miss

Leonard married Leitha "Lether" Jane Hathorn on 25 Nov 1866 in Covington County, Mississippi. Leitha was born on 22 Dec 1849 in Mississippi; died on 23 Apr 1914 in Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James A. McGrew was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory

Said by some to have married a Frances COOK.

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrew Grew" he was a Civil War veteran, and probably died in Mobile County, Alabama.

On the 1870 census, he was listed as Andrew and living with his parents in Mobile. He was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory. Maybe listed twice, as Andrew and Olander P? (Same address).

Notes:

Ferdinand B. McGrew was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory

Family/Spouse: Sarah "Sallie" Ballard. Sarah was born about 1854 in Mississippi; died about 1889 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John G. McGrew was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, living on Spring Hill Road between Broad and Pine in 1875, as per the 1875 City Directory, and was employed by Washington Fire and Marine Insurance as a runner.

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew", John was an insurance employee for 18 years with Washington Fire. He was listed as a bookkeeper. He died of tuberculosis. Middle name shown by some as Gregory, and by others as Gabriel.

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Census Listings:

1880 Census
Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile
Enumerated 8 Jun 1880
Page 37 SD 3 ED 142
Kennedy Street
282-367
McGrew, John W M 25 Bookkeeper Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Julia W F 21 Wife Keeps House Miss England Ireland
McGrew, Margaret W F 4/12 Feb Dtr Miss Miss Miss
Wainwright, May T W F 50 Mother-in-law At Home Ireland Ireland Ireland

John married Julia Margaret Wainwright on 1 May 1879 in Mobile County, Alabama. Julia was born in Jun 1862 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Alvin Parcout Steele on 3 Mar 1857 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Alvin was born about 1835 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; died between 1861 and 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. Needham Bryant Alford. Needham (son of Needham Judge Alford and Martha Waddell) was born on 30 Jul 1826 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Apr 1908 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1860 Sabine Census, he is in the household of A.P. Steel as an apprentice.

Notes:

May have instead been born in Mississippi?

Alexander married Drucilla Cordelia White in 1867. Drucilla (daughter of James White and Drucilla C. Watkins) was born on 8 Jul 1850 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Apr 1909 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the book "The Southern McGrews Grew," James was show in in the home of Daniel Carter on the 1860 Perry County, Mississippi census and in the home of Felix Rawls for the 1870 Perry County, Mississippi census.

Wynema McGrew reports he was most likely a veteran of the Civil War, as a James McGrew enlisted on 10 Aug 1861 in Jones County, Mississippi, in Captain A. McLemore's Company, Co B., 27 Regiment, Mississippi Infantry. James McGrew was appointed sergeant on 27 Sep 1862; hospitalized in Shelbyville, Tennessee for several months, and later caputured on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was held as a prisoner of war in Rock Island, Illinois, and paroled on 8 Jun 1865 at Mobile, Alabama, his place of residence being shown as Perry County, Mississippi.

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Census Listings:

1880 Census
Mississippi, Marion County, Carleys
Enumerated August 1880
Page 49 SD 2 ED 131
3-3
Barrett A C W M 22 Farmer Miss
McGrew, J. F W M 39 Farmer Miss
McGrew S F W F 25 Wf Miss
McGrew, Emily W F 6 Dtr Miss
McGrew, Zolitia W F 3 Dtr Miss
McGrew, Hugh W M 1/12 Son Miss


1900 Census
Mississippi, Marion County, Beat 1 , ??? Range 16 West
Enumerated 1 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 75 Sheet 1A Stamped 25
9-9
McGrew. James F Jead W < Pct 1837 62 M 27 Miss Miss Miss farmer
McGrew, Sarah F Wf W F Nov 1853 46 M1 27 5/5 Miss Ga Ga
McGrew, Hugh Son W M Man 1880 20 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McGrew, Leitha Dtr W F Feb 1884 16 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Francis B Dtr W F Oct 1893 6 S Miss Miss Miss
10-10
McArthur, John Head W M Mar 1868 31 M 9 Miss Miss Ala Farmer
McArthur, Leake Wf W F May 1875 23 M 9 1/1 Miss Miss Miss
McArthur, Elizabeth Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Miss Miss Miss

James married Sarah Frances Cook on 19 Sep 1872 in Marion County, Mississippi. Sarah was born in Nov 1853 in Mississippi; died on 28 Mar 1922 in Baxterville, Lamar County, Mississippi; was buried in Bay Creek Cemetery, Purvis, Lamar County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per the book "The Southern McGrews Grew" William entered the Civil War on August 10, 1861 in Ellisville, Jones County, Mississippi and was killed in a collision of trains on the M.V.O. Railroad on May 13, 1862. The service record indicated he was 5' 8-1/2" inches tall, with a dark complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and that he was a farmer.

Notes:

The 1850 census would indicate he was probably born in 1843.

Date of birth, unsourced, shown as 5 Apr 1847. Wynema McGrew also shows 5 Apr 1847 in either Mississippi or Alabama.

Wyenema McGrew notes that on the 1900 Perry County Census he is listed as JOHN McGrew, with a wife and five children. On the 1910 census, he is shown as Jack McGrew, but with the same wife and two of five children on the previous census. This census shows he was born in Apr 1848.

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Census Listings:


1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John MCGREW Self M Male W 33 AL Navel Employment AL GA
Rebecca MCGREW Wife M Female W 22 MS Keeping House --- MS
Elizabeth MCGREW Dau S Female W 6M MS --- ---
Martha BEACH Sister S Female W 20 MS --- ---
Source Information:
Census Place District 3, Beat 3, Wayne, Mississippi
Family History Library Film 1254668
NA Film Number T9-0668
Page Number 320A

1900 Census
Mississippi, Perry county, Beat 5
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 93 Sheet 2B
31-31
McGrew, John Head W M Apr 1848 52 M/8 years Miss Ala Ala Laborer Turpentine
McGrew, Sarah Wf W M (sic) Feb 1863 37 M/8 years 4/3 Miss Ga Ga
McGrew, Annie Dtr W F Dec 1879 20 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, William C Son W M July 1883 16 S Miss Miss Miss Laborer Turpentine
McGrew, Sarah Dtr W f Apr 1893 7 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Epsey Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Tempie E Dtr W F Jun 1899 11/12 S Miss Miss Miss

J. married Rebecca Beach about 1879 in Wayne County, Mississippi. Rebecca was born about 1858 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J. married Sarah Jane Foxworth about 1892 in Wayne County, Mississippi. Sarah was born on 1 Jan 1860 in Alabama; died on 10 Dec 1930 in Harrison County, Mississippi; was buried in Brooklyn Cemetery, Forrest County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William G. Watts in 1867 in Perry County, Mississippi. William (son of John Watts and Penelope Lott) was born on 6 May 1845 in Mississippi; died on 27 Apr 1927 in Mississippi; was buried in New Palestine Cemetery, Pearl River County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Irvin Armstrong Blackburn in Dec 1865 in Perry County, Mississippi. Irvin (son of Ferdinand Boon Blackburn and Sarah Elizabeth Tyner) was born on 17 Sep 1841 in Marion County, Mississippi; died on 10 Mar 1928 in Lamar County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Jim Anderson.

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page includes an image of a 27 April 1861 Robertson County (Texas) tax receipt for cattle and property, added by Bob Matthews on 1/23/2014

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Robertson County, Precinct 2
Enumerated 19 July 1860
Page 60
433-433
Nathaniel Collins 29 M Farmer 28 M 350 1873 Miss
Nancy Collins 28 F Housekeeper Fla
Margaret A Collins 3 F Tex
Orlando M 2 M Tx

Nathaniel married Nancy "Nan" Jeanette Coley on 30 May 1855 in Robertson County, Texas. Nancy (daughter of Wright Coley and Rebecca ???) was born on 9 Jan 1832 in Alabama; died on 20 Jul 1904 in Robertson County, Texas; was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Calvert, Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Miles Youngblood on 15 May 1855 in Robertson County, Texas. Miles was born about 1823 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1860 census, she was living in Precint 2 of Robertson County, Texas, listed as 19, and working as a seamstress. Said to have married M. D. CROUCH on 3 Oct 1863.

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Robertson County, Precinct 2
Enumerated 19 July 1860
Page 59 and 60, Stamped 178
427-427
Dempsey Coley family (age 41, born in Ga)
430-430
William R. Coley 36 M Farmer $--- $690 Fl
Margret B. Coley 24 F Housekeeper Wife
John L. Coley 2 M Tx
Exeloney C. Collins 19 F Seamstress Tx

Notes:

At the time of the 1860 census, he was living in Precint 2, Robertson County, Texas in the home of David and Elizabeth WALL. He was listed as Buckley M. Collins, age 13, Male, born in Texas. No occupation was listed. The household was 447-447, and was shown on Page number 62 of the census.

Notes:

AKA Udora Felone.

Notes:

Enrolled in the District 9 School in Sabine County in 1854.

Per the book "Citizen Soldiers of Sabine County, Texas" by Robert Cecil McDaniel, James T. Allen was a veteren of the Civil War.

Tiffany Layman found the following record that verfies this:

Description: Sabine County, Texas - Military: Confederate Pension Applications
On file at the Texas State Library and Archives at Austin, Travis Co., TX
Allen, M. E. (Mrs) Application # 16436 Sabine Allen, James Thomas

(Research):Census Information:

1870 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Beat No 2, P.O. Sabine Town
Enumerated 24 July 1870
357-357
Allen, Jas. T. 24 M W Farmer $2100 $175 Tx
Allen, Mary E 24[34?] F W Keeping House Alabama
Allen, Molly 4 F W Tx
Dorsey, Joseph 20 M W Working on Farm Alabama
358-358
Joseph and Mary Ann REEVES

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, 5th Precinct
Enumerated 28 Jun 1880 by B.F. Meador
Page 19 SD 1 ED 86 Stamped 246 C.
162-162
Allen, James W M 33 Farmer Tx Ga Ga
Allen, Mary E W F 34 Wf Keeping House Alabama Alabama Alaba
ma
Allen, Theodosia W F 11 Dtr At School Tx Tx Alabama

Family/Spouse: Mary E. Dorsey. Mary (daughter of James H. Dorsey and Lucinda Reeves) was born about 1846 in Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Morrison Fullen about 1868 in Sabine County, Texas. William (son of James C. Fullen and Rebecca Bal(L)\(Dwin)) was born on 16 Sep 1844 in County Of Sabine, Republic Of Texas; died on 28 Jul 1926 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her middle initial is shown sometimes as C and sometimes as K. It is not known what her actual middle name was.

Nina Fuller always said that her grandmother, Jane (Allen) Fullen was "half Indian." It has not been proved if this is true, or merely a legend. The name ALLEN appears to be of common use among the Cherokees, and perhaps this is where either the actual Indian blood, or legend of Indian blood, came from. The mtDNA of a child of Nina Fuller, a direct female descendant of Jane, was classified as H. This is the most common mtDNA in Europe, and not one associated with Native American lineage. If Jane was part Indian, it was through her father's family, and not in her direct maternal line.

There is a photo of Jane Fullen, presumably taken shortly before her death in 1926, in a black silk bonnet. This bonnet was given by Jane to her granddaughter Nina (Fuller) McLemore. Nina's daughter, Evon Tisdale gave the bonnet to Melinda (McLemore) Strong.

(Research):A photo of her headstone on Find A Grave appears to be incorrect in listing her birthday as 5 December 1849. Blanche Finley Toole showed this instead as 5 December 1850, supported by census records below:

1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 1 Oct 1850
12-12
John W. Allin 27 M Farmer South Carolina
Cariline C " 23 F Miss
Jamest T. " 3 M Tx
Elizabeth " 1 F Tx

1860 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Redland Beat No, 4, PO Milam
Enumerated 27 Jun 1860
Page 22
156-156
Allen, J.W,37,M,W, Clock Pedlar, $--- $700 SC
" , James T,13, M, W, TX
" , Elizabeth Do,11,F,W, TX (married to William Fullen)
" , Jane (*),9,F, W, TX (married to John Fullen) (brothers)
" , Susan (#),1, F, W, TX

*Jane is the daughter of J.W. Allen by wife Caroline. Jane was born in December 1850, and the 1850 census was taken in October 1850. Therefore, Caroline would have been between 6 and 7 months pregnant at the time of the census. The 1860 census was taken in June, before Jane had reached her 10th birthday.

#The mother of Susan Allen is not known. It does not seem likely that she is the daughter of John's second wife, Margaret Harvey Allen, who had moved back home with their one year old daughter, Mary Allen. Did John have a daughter by a woman other than his then wife, perhaps leading to their separation? Or is Susan perhaps a niece or other family member? Or are Mary/Susan the same child, listed in both households?

His former wife, Margaret, and his daughter Mary are living in another household in 1860, as follows:

1860 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Patroon Beat No 5, PO Milam
Enumerated 6 July 1860
Pages 29 and 30
224-224
ZMA Smith 59 F Farmer 400 671 NC
Margaret Allen 34 F La
W.H. Harvey 21 M Farmer LA
ZMA Smith 8 F Tx
MAA " 5 F Tx
Mary E. Allen 1 F Tx

Jane married John W. Fullen about 1868 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of James C. Fullen and Rebecca Bal(L)\(Dwin)) was born on 28 Aug 1845 in County Of Sabine, Republic Of Texas; died on 1 Mar 1933 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew" he was a farmer, and drove cattle along the Chisholm Trail. Wynema McGrew writes that he was also an old time Texas lawman and marshal. He died of a bad heart and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Yoakum, Texas. He and Frances and their three children were living with his parents at the time of the 1880 census.

Name: Richard Thomas Mcgrew
Death Date: 17 Jan 1917
Death Place: Falfurrias, Brooks, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 63 years 8 months 3 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 14 May 1853
Birthplace: Tex
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Lorenzo Mcgrew
Father's Birthplace: U. S.
Mother's Name: Mary Neely
Mother's Birthplace: U. S.
Occupation: Carpenter
Place of Residence: Falfurrias, Tex.
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Yoakum
Burial Date: 18 Jan 1917
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2051760
Digital Film Number: 4165793
Image Number: 2637
Reference Number: cn 512
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Richard married Frances Jane Bowman before 1876 in Lavaca County, Texas. Frances was born on 19 Jun 1848 in North Carolina; died on 7 Oct 1931 in Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Middle name shown both as Francis and Flood.

Name J F Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Nov 1914
Event Place Yoakum, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Single
Birth Date 11 Jan 1857
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name L D Mcgrew
Mother's Name Mary Neely
Certificate Number 22892
GS Film number 2051130
Digital Folder Number 005145351
Image Number 02607



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37T-X3Y : accessed 30 Jun 2014), J F Mcgrew, 16 Nov 1914; citing certificate number 22892, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2051130.

Notes:

Information provided by R.L.McGrew, 5405 Rockland Dr, Pearland TX 77581, a direct descendant All but Bertha and Ruthie Mae are buried in Yoakum on Sweet Home. The other two daughters buried in Houston.

Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Mar 1935
Event Place Lavaca, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 14 Apr 1861
Birthplace Lavaca, Texas
Occupation Stockman and Farmer, Own farm
Father's Name Lorenza Dow Mcgrew
Mother's Name Martha Ann Neely
Informant Frank McGrew
Certificate Number 14641
GS Film number 2116313
Digital Folder Number 005144914
Image Number 03373



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS11-RRJ : accessed 06 Jul 2014), James Harrison Mcgrew, 24 Mar 1935; citing certificate number 14641, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116313.

(Medical):See attached sources.

James married Nancy Abbie Gail McMurrey on 10 Nov 1881. Nancy was born on 1 Jan 1859 in Lavaca County, Texas; died on 8 Dec 1944 in Yoakum County, Texas; was buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew wrote that Lorenzo Dow Jr had bene sentenced to 10 years in prison for a murder. He had worked as a bar tendger during the gold rush in Alaska and killed a man in a fight in Klondike. He served 14 months of his sentence in Alaska, being returned to Texas around 1899 or 1900.

His Texas death certificate indicates he was married and a resident of Lavaca. He died at the San Antonio State hospital, and his occupation was shown as carpenter. His body was returned to Yoakum for burial.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Runnels County, JP 5, Winters Town
Enumerated 20 Apr 1910
SD 16 ED 211 Sheet 7B
Quanah Street
141-143
McGrew, L. Dow Head m W 44 m2 18 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter
McGrew, Minnie Wf F W 38 m1 18 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Melvin Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Myrtle Dtr F S 14 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Daisy Lee Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Baily Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Lavaca County, Yoakum
Enumerated 20 Jan 1920
SD 9 ED 131 Sheet 25A
547-579
McGrew, L. D. Head M W 56 M Tx Miss Miss Carpenter Farmer
McGrew, Minnie Wf F W 47 M Tx La Miss
McGrew, Daisy Lee Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Bailey Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Alice Bell Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx

Family/Spouse: Evie Goode. Evie was born about 1864; died before 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorenzo married Minnie Franks about 1892. Minnie was born on 14 Jun 1872 in Lavaca County, Texas; died on 11 Jan 1962 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew wrote that she choked to death on hot new potatoes.

Notes:

Name Joseph Middelettan Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 08 Dec 1918
Event Place Yoakum, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Occupation Carpenter
Birth Date 29 Nov 1869
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name L D Mcgrew
Mother's Name Mary Nealy
Certificate Number 57434
GS Film number 2073523
Digital Folder Number 005145088
Image Number 01034



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3S8-CL9 : accessed 30 Jun 2014), Joseph Middelettan Mcgrew, 08 Dec 1918; citing certificate number 57434, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2073523.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Lavaca County, JP 7, Yoakum
Enumerated 22, 23 and 25 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 96 Sheet 17A
244-298
McGrew, Joe Head W M Nov 1869 30 M 10 5/4 Tx Mo Tenn Farmer
McGrew, Mary Wf W F Aug 1873 26 m 10 5/4 Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Elroy Son W M Mar 1891 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Harley Son W M Mar 1893 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Louis Son W M Aug 1896 3 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Walter Son W M Aug 1899 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
Texas, Lavaca County, Pr 7, Yoakum
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 7 ED 134 Sheet 12B
255-264
McGrew, Joe M Head m W 40 m1 20 Tx US US Carptenter House
McGrew, Mary Wf W F 37 M1 20 10/8 Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Elroy Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
McGrew, Harlie Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Louie Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx'
McGrew, Walter Son W M 10 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Willie Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Terry Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, John Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Edgar Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Verna Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Joseph married Mary "Mollie" Teresa Ryan about 1890. Mary was born on 12 Aug 1872 in Texas; died on 26 Nov 1949; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows he was born in Mississippi, but questions how this would be possible. At the time of the 1860 census, he was living with his parents in Precint 2 of Robertson County, Texas, listed as 2 and born in Texas. In 1880, he was listed as a laborer, age 22, born in Texas. He was still in Roberston County, Texas, in the home of E. D. and Emily Pruitt.

Elizabeth married Leroy Morris Behrnes on 16 Jul 1880. Leroy was born about 1857 in Irene, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Raised her grandson, Walter "Boycie" White after his mother remarried.

Name: Josephine Mcgrew Roberts
Death Date: 24 Jan 1939
Death Place: Baton Rouge, , East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Gender: Female
Race (original): White
Race (standardized): White
Age: 71
Estimated Birth Year: 1868
Birth Place: Mississippi
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J S Roberts
Father's Name: Alex Mcgrew
Mother's Name: Amanda Williamson
Film number: 2266980
Image Number: 00582
Certificate Number: 471
Digital Folder Number: 4216020
Collection: Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875; 1894-1954

Josephine married John Scott Roberts on 11 May 1887. John was born before 1864; died on 6 Jun 1951 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Woodmen of the World and planter, according to the "The Southern McGrew's Grew." Wynema McGrew noted that is obituary was in the New Orleans State Times on 5 Feb 1917, and this obituary confirmed these facts.

Robert married Mittie Mary Carmena on 19 Apr 1894 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Mittie was born on 23 Feb 1875 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 May 1946 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Daisy Carlton, of Texas, around 1900.

Purchased land from George W. McGrew in Ouachita Parish, LA on 11 Jan 1904.

Name: Wm. L. Mcgrew
Death Date: 28 Sep 1935
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: w
Death Age: 65 years 3 months 4 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1870
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Miss.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Florence Mcgrew
Father's Name: Alex P. Mcgrew
Father's Birthplace: Miss.
Mother's Name: Armanda Williams
Mother's Birthplace: Williamsburg, Miss.
Occupation: Odd Jobs
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Evergreen
Burial Place: Evergreen
Burial Date: 01 Oct 1935
Film Number: 2116626
Digital Film Number: 4166742
Image Number: 515
Reference Number: 42680

William married Daisy Florence Carlton about 1900. Daisy was born before 1880; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Alicia had a large family. He was killed by a hit and run driver in Scotlandville, East Baton Rougue, Louisiana. (Wynema McGrew, p. 47).

James married Alica Angelina Babin on 19 Apr 1900 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Alica was born on 5 Sep 1881 in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Oct 1963 in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew notes that he was not shown on the 1880 census, and died in 1903 of polio.

Evelyn married John Dutart Reily on 20 May 1908 in Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. John was born on 20 May 1882; died on 28 May 1943; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married John Henry Moody on 30 Nov 1902 in Wilson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. John (son of John Allen Moody and Sara Elizabeth Mitchell) was born on 25 Sep 1876 in Tilton, Whitfield County, Georgia; died on 21 Dec 1945 in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi; was buried in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have been a Post office clerk and had two children.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Ward 1
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 17-2 SD 8 Sheet 4B
970-79-93
McGrew, Alexander Head M W 44 M 28 La US Miss Mail Carrier US Govt
McGrew, Anna C Wf F W 40 M 24 La La La
McGrew, Alexander K Son M W 18 S La La La
McGrew, Mary C Dtr F W 8 S La La La

Family/Spouse: Annie Camors. Annie was born about 1890 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susanna married Martin Faler about 1887. Martin was born on 12 Feb 1855 in Mississippi; died on 14 Jan 1903; was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Strahan and had a daughter Alma.

Family/Spouse: William S. Strahan. William was born on 1 Aug 1866 in Mississippi; died on 29 Aug 1937; was buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Allen Strahan. Walter was born on 14 Dec 1869 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 30 Jun 1943; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during the first World War, he was farming for S. B. Hathorn in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and his nearest relative was his wife, Mrs. Anna Jane McGrew of Seminary, Mississippi. He was described as short and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair, and missing his right eye.

At the time of the 1930 Federal census, he was listed as a boarder, age 57 and widowed, in the home of E. L. and Ida COUTLER in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. His occupation was shown as "farmer."

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Mississippi, Covington County, Twp 7, Beat 1
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 6 ED 2 Sheet 6B
106-107
McGrew, W H Head M W 37 M 18 Miss Miss Miss Farm Operator
McGrew, Anna Wf F W 41 M 18 Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Willie Dtr F W 17 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Bennie Son M W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Ida Dtr F W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Leo Dtr F W 11 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Linnie Dtr F W 10 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Wheeler Son m W 7 S Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Myrtle Dtr F W 2 S Miss Miss Miss

Wood married Annie Jane Lott in 1891. Annie (daughter of William Alexander Lott and Martha Edmondson) was born on 4 Nov 1869 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 3 May 1948 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Seminary Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wood married Birdie Aldina Maudlin before 1932. Birdie was born on 6 Jul 1911 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; died on 18 May 1986 in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Station Creek Cemetery, Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Reeves. James was born on 10 Apr 1874; died on 7 May 1915; was buried in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Wyneman McGrew, Laura had a tumultous life, and was married at least twice. She had several children, and some of them died young. One daughter, Neva (later called Keary) Carr, was raised by her ex-husband, Charlie Carr and her younger sister, Fannie. Laura spent the last 30 years of her life at the Mississippi State Hospital, and died of Dementia Praecox.

Fannie married Joel Charlie Carr on 10 Nov 1900 in Lincoln County, Mississippi. Joel was born in Jun 1873 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew", Leonard was shot by Levi Smith, who suspected that Leonard and his wife were having an affair. He shot him at church one Sunday. After his death, his wife Ester moved back to Ellisville, Jones County, Mississippi. Five of their sons joined the Seabees and roamed all over the country.

On the 1910 census, Leonard and Ester were living in Covington County, with four sons, Carrol (b. ca 1903), Bradford (b. ca 1906), Lawrence (b. ca 1908), and Latson (age nine months).The same family group can be found in Covington in 1920, however Latson was instead listed as Curtis. Two daughters were in the home, Iva J. (born ca 1912) and Mamie (age five months). In 1930, the widowed Ester was in Ellisville, Mississippi, with only Curtis and Mamie still living at home.

Family/Spouse: Ester Jane Anderson. Ester was born on 26 Mar 1880 in Mississippi; died on 22 Dec 1968; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George J. Thames. George was born on 25 Nov 1883 in Mississippi; died on 30 Sep 1936; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Otho Rubin Aultman. Otho was born on 4 Apr 1887 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 20 Oct 1967; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Albert Aultman, Sr.. Joseph was born on 11 Jul 1883 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 31 Jul 1941; was buried in Oakdale United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sanford, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew wrote "When S. D. completed his secondary education, he stayed home, took care of his mother until her death in 1914, and farmed until he joined the army during World War I. After his discharge he married Mamie Davis, his first wife, and resumed farming, knowing he did not want it to be his life's work. Soon thereafter, he took advantage of the educational opportunities offered to veterans of World War I, entering Mississippi A&M (now MSU)....upon graduation he taught and/or was superintendent of several schools in south Mississippi until his retirement. He and Mamie had no children....(later) he earned his master's degree at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa."

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Fred Rose, shows a photo of his Military Marker, indicating he served as a Private in the US Army during World War I.

Thomas married Mamie E. Davis on 12 Mar 1919 in Covington County, Mississippi. Mamie was born on 20 Sep 1896 in Mississippi; died on 17 Oct 1961 in Covington County, Mississippi; was buried in Mount Horeb Cemetery, Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mafalda Lott Aultman in Dec 1972. Mafalda was born on 27 Apr 1906 in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Demmie married Charles "Charley" Christopher Deen on 20 Apr 1914 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Charles was born on 25 Dec 1895 in Covington County, Mississippi; died on 18 Jan 1950 in Mississippi; was buried in Deen Cemetery, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that his parents, William and Sarah, both died of tuberculosis. The children were put in the Protestant Orphanage and Asylum after their death. Although William was no longer living in the orphanage as of the 1900 census, both of his younger sisters were still residents, listed as orphans, as of the 1900 census.

Wynema McGrew writes that he married Gertrude Forbes on 15 Feb 1909 in Mobile, Alabama. She was the daughter of William Forbes who was born in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew noted that as of the 1900 census, she and her sister were residents of the Protestant Orphanage and Asylum, and listed as Orphans.

Wynema also wrote that Edna married first Joseph Pratlove and second John Odell.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew noted that as of the 1900 census, she and her sister were residents of the Protestant Orphanage and Asylum, and listed as Orphans.

Wynema also wrote that Minnie married first Clyde Rayford and second Colin Ramage.

Notes:

Said to have married Leon HALL/HALLE around 1910.

Notes:

He registered for the draft during World War I in Mobile, Alabama. He was a merchant, with a wife and one child. He was described as of medium heighth and slender, with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Alabama, Mobile County, Pr 1, Citronelle Village
Enumerated January 1920
SD 1 ED 73 Sheet 4B
Fourth Street
95-99
McGrew, John M Head M W 42 M Ala Ala Ala Merchant Genl Store
McGrew, Eunice Wf F W 31 M Ill Mo Ill
McGrew, John M Son M W 8 S Ala Ala Ill
McGrew, Warren F Son M W 2 8/12 S Ala Ala Ala Ill
McGrew, Margaret Dtr F W 3/12 S Ala Ala Ill
Wilson, Anna B Servant F W 19 S Ala Ala Ala

1930 Census
Alabama, Mobile County, Pr 1, Citronelle Village
Enumerated April 3, 1930
ED 49-1 SD 9 Sheet 1B
20-22
McGrew, John M Head 5000 F M W 40 M 20M Ala Ala Ala Salesman Automobile
McGrew, Eunice V Wf F W 38 M 18 Ill Mo Ill
McGrew, Warren F Son M W 12 S Ala Ala Ala Ill
McGrew, Margaret L Dtr F W 10 S Ala Ala Ill
McGrew, Kenneth J SOn M W 9 S Ala Ala Ill

John married Eunice Veronica Smith about 1909. Eunice was born between 1889 and 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as Minnie Downey McGrew?

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JNBX-H2G
name: Julia Minnie Craft
titles & terms (original):
titles & terms (standardized):
death date: 01 Jan 1973
death place: Citronelle, Mobile, Alabama
gender: Female
race (original):
race (standardized):
age at death: 84y
estimated birth date: 1889
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
spouse's titles & terms (original):
spouse's titles & terms (standardized):
father's name: John Mcgrew
father's titles & terms (original):
father's titles & terms (standardized):
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Julia Wainwright
mother's titles & terms (original):
mother's titles & terms (standardized):
mother's birthplace:
occupation:
street address:
residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
funeral home:
informant:
additional relatives:
film number: 2242014
reference number: 1766
Collection: Julia Minnie Craft, "Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974"

Julie married Gilbert Joseph Craft on 5 Jan 1910. Gilbert was born on 7 Oct 1887 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; died on 2 Apr 1960 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Citronelle, Mobile County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zorado married Abraham Travis "Trav" Russell on 21 Aug 1888 in Sabine County, Texas. Abraham was born on 12 May 1850 in Alabama; died on 24 Jan 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Ruth Alford on the 1870 Census, but as Ruth Steele in 1880. It is possible she was instead born in Francis Partin during her first marriage to Alvin Steele.

Notes:

Could he also have married Tabitha Eason? Kathy Casagranda shows that Tabitha EASON married a Jesse Powell ALFORD on 12 Mar 1891 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. However, based on his date of marriage to Emma Rice, and the subsequent children born to them, it appears unlikely.

His tombstone is inscribed "In Memory of-Only son of Rev. N. B. & Frances Alford-We have drained the bitter cup of grief and prayed to give thee up without one murmured word of pain. Father they will be done. Take back our darling one. We try to pray, in vain."

Jesse married Emma Elizabeth Rice on 18 Dec 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Emma (daughter of Matthias J. Rice and Millbury Cook) was born on 9 Apr 1866 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Oct 1907 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Fannie Strather
Death Date: 10 Jul 1927
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 54 years 2 months 13 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1873
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: N. B. Alford
Father's Birthplace: La.
Mother's Name: Francis Partin
Mother's Birthplace: Miss.
Occupation: Housewife
Informant: Mack Bragg
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: New Hope
Burial Date: 10 Jul 1927
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114332
Digital Film Number: 4165164
Image Number: 2536
Reference Number: cn 24850
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 28 April 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 7B

108-112
Bragg, Thomas A Hd M W 38 M1 8 Tx Florida Florida Farmer Gen Farm
Bragg, Frances H Wf F W 36 M1 8 4/2 Tx La Miss
Bragg, Willie I Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Mac R Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
10 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 32A, Stamped 125
624-646
Bragg, Fannie H Hd F W 46 Wd Tx La Miss Farmer Own Farm
Bragg, Charlie Nephew M W 26 S Tx Fla La Farm Laborer Home Farme
Davidson, Theron Son-in-law M W 23 M Tx Ga Ga Farmer Own Farm
Davidsion, Irona Dtr F W 16 M Tx Tx Tx Tx

Frances married Thomas Alfred Bragg on 15 Sep 1901. Thomas (son of William Herman Bragg and Sarah Willie Register) was born on 28 Apr 1875 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Sep 1917 in Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret "Maggie" Horn on 7 Jun 1888 in San Augustine County, Texas. Margaret was born on 19 Jun 1869 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 1960 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Thomas McElroy. William was born on 7 Dec 1865 in Newton County, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1939 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her transcription of the Spring Hill Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates he was a member of Woodmen of the World.

John married Joella Tatom on 14 Oct 1896. Joella (daughter of Samuel Plummer Tatom and Elizabeth Ella Dent) was born on 25 Feb 1880; died on 18 Jun 1899 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Malissa "Lissie" Broom on 12 Dec 1901 in Sabine County, Texas. Malissa was born on 3 Apr 1883; died on 8 Oct 1906 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alta Lillie Harris on 11 Dec 1909. Alta was born about 1885; died about 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Florence Ida Beckcom on 24 May 1902. Florence (daughter of Simon A. Beckcom and Sarah Elizabeth Arthur) was born in Feb 1881 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ivy Tatom. Ivy (son of Samuel Plummer Tatom and Elizabeth Ella Dent) was born in 1871 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Cynthia Eltona Harris on 14 Oct 1911. Cynthia was born before 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ferdinand married Bertha West on 28 Dec 1902. Bertha (daughter of Benjamin Franklin West and Thessolonia "Theisa" White) was born about 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she married Willie H. POWELL of Lamar County, Mississippi, "a dearly loved and respected citizen of Lamar County. He died at the Poplarville Hospital where he was being treated for a heart ailment." He was survived by his wife and 13 children, 44 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one half-brother and four half-sisters. The mother of four of his 13 children was Emily.

Zuleeke married John McArthur about 1891. John was born in Mar 1868 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Mississippi, Lamar County, Beat Three
Enumerated 23 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 100 Sheet 12B
119-122
Lott and Nancy McArthur (ages 73 and 70)
120-123
McArthur, John Head m W 51 M Miss Miss Ala Farmer
McArthur, Zuleakey Wf F W 43 M Miss Miss Miss
McArthur, J. Ernest Son M W 13 S Miss Miss Miss
Bryant, Bessie Servant F W 23 Wd Miss Miss Miss Cook Private Family
Bryant, Hazel Boarder F W 3 S Miss Miss Miss
121-124
McGrew, Hugh Head M W 59 (sic, s/b 39) M Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McGrew, Pearl Wf F W 22 M Miss Miss Miss
McGrew, Francis Mother F W 70 Wd Miss Miss Miss

Family/Spouse: Pearl Dobson. Pearl was born on 2 Jan 1896 in Mississippi; died on 1 Jan 1984 in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she married Hiram Cassidy "Cassie" Davis, a native and lifelong resident of Lumberton. He was a retired merchant and service station operator. They had one daughter, Annie (Mrs. Eddie Ross) and one son Andy Davis.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she married Mack Ottis Sanders, and that they had one daughter, Olevia.

Notes:

On the 1880 Wayne County, Mississippi census, she is listed as six months old Elizabeth, and in 1900, in Perry County, as Annie, born Dec 1870. Date of birth often shown as 7 Dec 1877, but 1879 is more likely based on the above referenced census listings.

Wynema McGrew shows that she married Paul DEAN, born in Illinois.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that he was a bachelor and lived with his sisters when he was unable to work. He worked for a railroad company. He died at King's Daughters Hospital at Gulfport.

Family/Spouse: Rev. William Thomas Randall. William was born on 20 Jan 1894 in Marion County, Mississippi; died on 23 Feb 1987 in Brooklyn, Forrest County, Mississippi; was buried in Brooklyn Cemetery, Forrest County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

AKA Artamicha.

Susannah married Daniel Wilson Stockstill on 14 Feb 1906 in Hancock County, Mississippi. Daniel was born on 17 Feb 1878 in Gainesville, Hancock County, Mississippi; died on 6 Oct 1916 in Pearl River County, Mississippi; was buried in New Palestine Cemetery, Pearl River County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Daniel Franklin Stockstill on 6 Feb 1898 in Nicholson, Hancock County, Mississippi. Daniel was born on 25 Apr 1877 in Nicholson, Hancock County, Mississippi; died on 10 Jul 1933. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Charlie McMellon.

William married Lou Green about 1891. Lou was born about 1873; died about 1939 in Lamar County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married J.W. Miles on 4 Jul 1915 in Lamar County, Mississippi. J.W. was born before 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Minnie Thomas, and to be buried at the Coaltown Cemetery.

Notes:

As of the 1930 Lamar County, Mississippi census, he was the head of a household consisting of himself, his widowed mother, and his sister Nettie.

SSDI:

HENRY BLACKBURN 15 Oct 1883 Jan 1972 39301 (Meridian, Lauderdale, MS ) (none specified) 428-44-0873 Mississippi

Notes:

Mary Frances Fisher Smith has in her notes a copy of an affidavit by Richard Eugene Blackburn. She writes that deposition was signed on April 23, 1963, and witnessed by Paul V. Draughn and H. J. Love. She said that all efforts to locate the original deposition have been in vain. It is not known which of the families he mentioned were trying to verify information, or for what purpose the deposition was prepared.

He stated that his father was Irvin Armstrong Blackburn, son of Ferdinand Boon Blackburn and Sarah Elizabeth Tyner, and that his mother was Amanda Jane McGrew was the daughter of William McGrew and Dorinda Lott. William McGrew was born in Covington Co, Mississippi about 1815. He was the son of John (Jack) McGrew.

Later, he states that "Ferdinand's father was Gabriel Blackburn, a veteran of the War of 1812, who is buried on his old home place on Highway 13, near Columbia, Mississippi. This place is now owned by a Mr. Polk, an electrician."

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Mississippi, Lamar County, Beat Three
Enumerated 30 January 1920
SD 6 ED 100 Sheet 46 A Stamped 74
186-189
Blackburn, Eugene Head M W 34 M Miss Miss Miss Log Cutter Timber Camp
Blackburn, Hattie Wf F W 24 M Miss Miss Miss
Blackburn, Lester Son M W 7 S Miss Miss Miss

Richard married Susan Addie Nobles on 15 Oct 1910 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Susan was born on 1 Jun 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with the family on the 1910 census. Could she have been called Nettie in 1910? Age appears to be the same.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JF52-V2F
name: M. A. Mrs Mcglaun
death date: 19 Nov 1939
death place: Snyder, Scurry , Texas
gender: Female
race:
death age: 84 years 2 months 22 days
estimated birth date: 1855
birth date: Aug 27, 1855
birthplace:Texas
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Alexander Collins
father's birthplace: Ala
mother's name: Nancy Caley
mother's birthplace:Ala
occupation: Retired House
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
Informant Gay McGlaun
film number: 2118411
digital film number: 4030447
image number: 2289
reference number: cn 52642
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," M. A. Mrs Mcglaun, 1939

Margaret married William "Bill" Moses McGlaun on 18 Dec 1873 in Robertson County, Texas. William was born on 6 Mar 1851 in Georgia; died on 17 Feb 1910; was buried in Nesbitt Cemetery, Nesbitt, Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as "Alexander/Andrew Madison/Matthew Collins" by Wynema McGrew.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33D-FS1
name: Andrew Madison Collins
event: Death
event date: 29 Dec 1931
event place: Ranger, Eastland, Texas, United States
gender: Male
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 26 Jun 1858
birthplace: Robertson, Texas
father's name:
mother's name: Nannie Caley
certificate number: 60104
film number: 2135735
digital folder number: 005145170
image number: 03229
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Andrew Madison Collins, 1931

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, Robertson County, District 144
Enumerated 7 Jun 1880
Page 14 SD 4 ED 144
122-122
Collins, T. (Widow) and family
123-123
E. and Martha McGlaun and family
124-124
Collins, A. M. W M 22 Husband Laborer Tx --- Ala
Collins, Sarah A W F 30 Wf Keeping House Geo Geo Geo
Collins, Wiles W M 2/12 Apr Son Tx Geo Geo
125-125
W. M. and M. A McGlaun

Family/Spouse: Sarah "Sallie" A. McGlaun. Sarah was born on 13 Jun 1850 in Georgia; died on 17 Jun 1926 in Stephens County, Texas; was buried in Bullock Cemetery, Ranger, Bullock, Eastland County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnnie Lee Reeves informed Wynema McGrew that Rachel was killed by a sow.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD2J-ZXV
name: John Alexander Collins
death date: 27 Sep 1948
death place: Austin, Travis, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 85 years 9 months 6 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 21 Dec 1862
birthplace: Robertson County, Texas
marital status: Widowed
spouse's name:
father's name: Nathaniel Alexander Collins
father's birthplace: Mississippi
mother's name: Nancy Coley
mother's birthplace: Unknown
occupation: Farmer
place of residence: Falls Co., Texas
cemetery: Rosebud
burial place:
burial date: 27 Sep 1948
additional relatives: X
film number: 2218966
digital film number: 4031450
image number: 1089
reference number: Cn 41060
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," John Alexander Collins, 1948

John married Malissa Jane Packwood on 23 Apr 1881 in Falls County, Texas. Malissa was born on 19 Feb 1861; died on 13 Dec 1946 in Rosebud, Falls County, Texas; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Rosebud, Falls County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CV-R5Z
name: Nancy Jeanette Drury
event: Death
event date: 10 Mar 1951
event place: Calvert, Robertson, Texas, United States
gender: Female
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 23 May 1865
birthplace: , Texas
father's name: Nathaniel A Collins
mother's name: Nancy Coley
Was deceasesed in U S Armed Forces?: YES
certificate number: 15205
film number: 2074655
digital folder number: 005145610
image number: 02328
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Nancy Jeanette Drury, 1951

Nancy married Charles D. Drury on 7 Jan 1883 in Falls County, Texas. Charles was born on 23 Mar 1865 in Robertson County, Texas; died on 28 May 1929 in Calvert, Robertson County, Texas; was buried in Calvert City Cemetery, Calvert, Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to have been married on 1 Dec 1892 to Lula Foster. He died only a few years after his marriage, due to a horse falling on him.

Notes:

Not listed on the 1880 census with her parents, the only child was an 11 year old Theodosia. Did she die? Marry young? Or could she and Theodosia actually be one and the same?

Notes:

Not listed on the 1870 census, though she was shown as age 11 in 1880. Could this be the same daughter as Molly, shown as age 4 in 1870?

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 8
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 72 Sheet 10A Stamped 150
130-130
John and Winnie DORSEY
131-131
Harrell, Robert Hd W M Oct 1869 30 M 14 Tx ---Tx Farmer
Harrell, Theodosia Wf W F Feb 1868 32 M 14 7/5 Tx Tx Ala
Harrell, Anna M Dtr W F Apr 1888 12 S Tx Tx Tx Attending Sc
hool
Harrell, Mable L Dtr W F Nov 1890 Tx Tx Tx Attending School
Harrell, James R Son W M Dec 1893 6 S Tx Tx Tx Attending School
Harrell, Chapman Son M APr 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Harrell, Sallie B Dtr W F Jun 1898 1 S Tx Tx Tx
Allen, Mary E Mother-in-Law W F Sep 1845 54 Wd 1/1 Ala NC Ga

Theodosia married Robert W. H. Harrell on 13 Jan 1886 in Sabine County, Texas. Robert (son of Reuben Harrell and Permelia Jane Mason) was born about 1866 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William lived next door to his parents at the time of the 1900 Sabine County Census. He had been married to Minnie for seven years at the time of the census, and it appears their first two sons, Ashley and Sidney had already died.

W.A. Fullen, 72 Dies of Stroke at Newton Home: Services for Father of Three Beaumonters to be held this afternoon at Antioch Church Near Bronson (Newton, Texas, Oct 16 SPL):

W.A. Fullen, 72, father of Otis E. Fullen, W. B. Fullen and Mrs. Basil Kee of Beaumont, died of a stroke at his home on a farm near here early Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Antioch Baptist Church in Sabine county, eight miles east of Bronson with Rev. Mr. Harrell of Newton and Rev. Jack Lee of Farrsville officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the Gravel Hill community. Mr. Fullen was married three times. His first wife was Miss Minnie Ferguson and of this marriage the following six sons and daughters survive: Ferman Fullen of Port Arthur, W. V. and Otis E. Fullen of Beaumont, Mrs. Basil Kee of Beaumont, Mrs. Kelly Fogg of New Orleans, LA, and Mrs. Charles Adkins of El Paso. Mr. Fullen was then married to Miss Nettie Weaver and four children of this union survive. They are Mrs. Ramsey Simmons, Mrs. Ramsey Smith, Mrs. J.R. Bobbitt and J. Burdis Fullen, all of Newton County. Mr. Fullen's third wife, the former Mrs. Emma Weaver, to whom he was married 20 years ago, survives, as well as a number of grandchildren. Pallbearers at the services will be five sons-in-law, Kelley Fogg, Ramsey Simmons, Ramsey Smith, Basil Kee and J. B. Bobbitt and a brother-in-law, Hampton Boyett (husband of Mittie WEAVER). (Hand written on the bottom of the clipping was Enterprise 10/17/47, however, both Pam Mahon and his tombstone confirm his date of death as 16 October 1943).

The family moved to Newton County circa 1925.

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine, Milam Precinct No 4
Enumerated 5 and 6 June 1900 James N. Draughan
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 3A Stamped 131
43-43
Fullen, William Hd W M Jun 1870 29 M 7 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Minnie Wife W F Jany 1888 22 M ? 5/3 Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Firmon Son W M Jun 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Odis Son W M Feb 1897 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, William Son W M Jany 1898 1 S Tx Tx Tx

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 4
Enumerated 11 May 1910 by Reginald G. Goodrich
SD 2, ED 134 Sheet 16A
236-244
Fullen, William A. Fd M W 38 M1 17 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Minnie L Wf F W 32 m1 17 7/6 Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Ferman A Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Fullen, Otis E Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Fullen, William L Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Fullen, Imogene M Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Fullen, Velma L Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Alice S. Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3, ED 141
Enumerated 7 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 141
151-151
Fullen, Will Hd M W 48 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Nettiw Wife F W 36 M Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Annie Dtr F W 4 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Bertis Son M W 2 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, Justice Precinct 4
Enumerated April 19, 1930 by Mrs. Ruby Novck
ED 176-5 SD 19 Sheet 11B
154-160
Fullen, William A Hd M W 58 m 28 Tx Tx Tx Garmer
Fullen, Emma Wife F W 52 M 26 Tx Ala Tx
Fullen, Annie Lou Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Bertis Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Pearlie Mae Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Ollie Fay Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx

William married Minnie Lee Ferguson on 25 Jan 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. Minnie (daughter of Gram Berry Ferguson and Mary Elizabeth Sophronie White) was born on 8 Jan 1878 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 May 1911 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nettie Weaver after 1908. Nettie (daughter of John W. Weaver and Louise Elizabeth Garlington) was born on 15 Jan 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Meriah Emma Weaver about 1927. Meriah (daughter of John W. Weaver and Louise Elizabeth Garlington) was born on 19 Feb 1878 in Newton County, Texas; died on 25 Feb 1944 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Elvina were living next door to his parents and a house away from his brother William at the time of the 1900 Sabine County Census. They were also living next to his parents at the time of the 1910 census. His death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a farmer and rancher.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7, ED 169
6 & & Jan 1920 by Thos R Smith
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 4B
80-80
Fullen, Lon A Hd M W 48 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Vina Wife F W 42 M Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Robert L Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Clara Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Fannie Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 3 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Lewis A Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
89-91
Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
90-92
Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
92-94
Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
93-95
Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
94-96
Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
95-97
Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
96-98
Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
97-99
Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

Lawrence married Margaret Elvina "Viney" McNaughten on 14 Mar 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Margaret (daughter of George Washington McNaughten and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 13 Apr 1877 in Texas; died on 31 Mar 1957 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her tombstone was inscribed "She was a kind and affectionate wife A fond mother And a friend to all."

Lena married George Washington Conn on 19 Dec 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. George (son of Henry Patrick Conn and Clarissa "Clarrisee" Gibson) was born on 25 Mar 1873 in Texas; died on 12 Dec 1916 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Known as Ginnie.

(Research):

Census Information:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine, Precinct 7
Enumerated 28 & 29 April 1910 By Thos. R. Smith
SD 2, ED 132, Sheet 9A
148-148
Smith, Taylor Hd W 32 M1 10 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Jennie Wife F W 27 M1 10 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Oda Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Ora Dtr F W & s Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Ottie Son M W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Jennivive married Giles Taylor Smith on 20 May 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. Giles (son of G.C. Smith and Alice Jane ???) was born about 1878 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On his Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, he is shown as an Insurance Agent, and married to a Muriel. The informant is shown as Hesta Fullen, probably his daughter Hester? It is noted, in error, that both of his parents, William Fullen and Elizabeth Allen, were born in Tennessee.

Washington and his wife and daughter were living with his parents at the time of the 1910 Sabine County census. They had been married 5 years, and were the parents of one child, still living.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Washington married Muriel C. Eppes about 1905. Muriel was born on 19 Apr 1887 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 19 Aug 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After Celeste's death, it appears that James and his two children moved in with his parents. Jame's Tombstone inscription reads "Teacher-Literaturen-Scripturan"

The Biennial Report of the Texas Secretary of State, 1897, lists a "James Fullen" as JP #6, Tebo (p. 180).

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 6
Enumerated 12 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 12B
244-244
Fullen, James W Head M W 41 M1 18 Tx Tx Tx Farming
Fullen, Celesta Wf F W 38 m1 18 4/0 Tx Ms Ms

James married Anna Celesta Burkhalter on 13 Dec 1892 in Sabine County, Texas. Anna (daughter of James Daniel Burkhalter and Frances Elizabeth Deloach) was born on 29 Aug 1874 in Texas; died on 2 Jul 1915 in Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lula married Alexander Randle Cooper on 26 Oct 1892 in Sabine County, Texas. Alexander (son of Sgt. William H. Cooper and Arletha L. "Lethia" Harris) was born on 12 Jun 1868 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Oct 1947 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Cooper-Harris Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evon Tisdale gave Melinda McLemore Strong a brown dress with black ribbons that had belonged to Viola. It is in very fragile condition.

Her tombstone is inscribed "Resting in Heaven"

Viola married Joseph Thomas Fuller on 22 May 1889 in Sabine County, Texas. Joseph (son of John Brooks Fuller and Mary A. Watson) was born on 4 Nov 1869 in Malvern, Hot Springs County, Arkansas; died on 28 Nov 1950 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On his Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, he is shown as a Trucker, and the son of John A. Fullen. His mother's name was listed as "not known." His death certificate shows his date of birth as June 27, 1875 instead of June 25. The informant is Mrs. Allie Miller, presumably his daughter.

(Medical):See attached sources.

John married Nora Virginia Eddings on 11 Dec 1897 in Sabine County, Texas. Nora (daughter of David K. Eddings and Sarah Geneva Fussell) was born on 14 Nov 1877 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 15 Nov 1967 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the following marriage information, Birdwell, R.D. to A.A. Fullen 7 Mar 1898 by W.T. Harvil, M.G. The 1900 Census shows A.A. Fullen to be named Alice A., and that she was born in approximately 1881. I am assuming she is a daughter of John and Jane Fullen, and not of William and Elizabeth Fullen, for the following reasons:

1) There appear to have been only two Fullen Household's in Sabine County in 1881; that of William Fullen and that of John Fullen. It is assumed one of these two men was her father.

2) Alice would have been too young to be listed with either Fullen family in 1880. The census for 1890, when she was age 9, was destroyed. She was married in 1898, so is listed with her husband in 1900. This is why she will not be found listed with either family on census records.

3) According to the Sabine County 1910 Federal Census, John and Jane Fullen had been married for 42 years. They had had 9 children, 7 of whom were still living. By examining other census information, eight of these nine total children can be accounted for. I believe Alice to be the ninth. William and Margaret had also been married for a total of 42 years. They had 6 children, 5 of whom were still living. By examining other census records, all six can be accounted for.

4) On the 1890 Scholastic Census, Lena, 13, Ginnie 11, and Washington 8 were recorded as attending No. 57, Bethany. Surely if Alice were one of their siblings, she would have been in attendance as well. She and Washington were both born circa 1881. By way of contrast, none of the children of John and Jane Fullen were recorded on the 1890 Scholastic Census. Presumably they were needed at home for farmwork.

Alice married Rush David Birdwell on 7 Mar 1898 in Sabine County, Texas. Rush (son of James Andrew Birdwell and Mary Alice Cogburn) was born on 19 Dec 1877 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 May 1966 in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A digital image of her actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. She was shown as a housewife, and the daughter of John W. Fullen. The informant was Beatrice Becton, presumably her daughter.

Daisie married James Levi Becton on 3 Dec 1905 in Sabine County, Texas. James (son of Levi Edward Becton and Emily A. Humphreys) was born on 25 Dec 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Jul 1961 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wiley was a contractor for the Highway department, according to the 1920 census. Henry Wright, who also worked for the Highway department, was shown as a boarder in Wiley's home in 1920.

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, show that he was a retired poultry farmer. The informant was his daughter, Mrs. Elvin Edgar.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 326, ED 173 Sheet 13A
256-258
Fullen, William F Hd M W 30 M Tx Tx Tx Farming
Fullen, Nannie L Wife F W 34 M Tx Tx La
Fullen, Lois Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Byron Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County
Fullen, Frank Head Y M W 41 M-21 N Y TX TX TX
Fullen, Nannie Wife Y F W 44 M-24 N Y TX TX TX
Fullen, Byron Son Y M W 12 S N Y TX TX TX
Fullen, Bobbie Sue Dtr. Y F W 2 S N Y TX TX TX
Fullen, John W Father Y M W 85 Wd-23 N Y TX PA PA

William married Nannie Etta Eddings before 1912. Nannie (daughter of Sterling W. Eddings and Lyda E. Hutto) was born on 5 May 1885 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Jan 1947 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Curtis married Arlie Geneva Eddings about 1915 in Texas. Arlie (daughter of David K. Eddings and Sarah Geneva Fussell) was born on 27 Jan 1894 in Texas; died on 8 May 1982 in Eastland, Eastland County, Texas; was buried in Eastland Cemetery, Eastland County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Clarence Elton MASSEY, and was the mother of Clarence Elton Jr., Alma Leah, and Charles Elmer MASSEY.

Name Annie Belle Massey
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Mar 1959
Event Place Orange Grove, Jim Wells, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Usual occupation Nursing
Birth Date 28 Oct 1875
Birthplace Sweethome, Texas
Father's Name R T Mcgrew
Mother's Name Frances Bowman
Informant Mrs. Robert Brand
Certificate Number 70065
GS Film number 2116046
Digital Folder Number 005145473
Image Number 02121



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34X-XXY : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Annie Belle Massey, 15 Mar 1959; citing certificate number 70065, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116046.

Notes:

Name Charlie Cleveland Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 12 Dec 1967
Event Place Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 29 Sep 1885
Occupation Railroad Engineer
Birthplace Yoakum, Texas
Father's Name Tom Chandler [???] Mcgrew
Mother's Name Frances Bowman
Informant Mary Ola McGrew
Certificate Number 81677
GS Film number 2138822
Digital Folder Number 005165851
Image Number 03113



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3FW-R4W : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Charlie Cleveland Mcgrew, 12 Dec 1967; citing certificate number 81677, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138822.

Unknown symbol on his headstone?

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=8177689&PIpi=15421306

Family/Spouse: Mary Ola Chandler. Mary was born on 10 Nov 1883 in Lavaca County, Texas; died on 22 Jul 1978 in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Sarah Belle O'Neill
Event Type Death
Event Date 05 Feb 1960
Event Place Bellaire, Harris, Texas, United States
Residence 4810 Palm Bellaire, Harris County, Texas (2 1/12 years)
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 31 Dec 1882
Birthplace Yoakum, Texas
Father's Name Jim H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Mcmurrey
Certificate Number 10439
GS Film number 2116164
Digital Folder Number 005145478
Image Number 03019



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34J-SGH : accessed 26 Jul 2014), Sarah Belle O'Neill, 05 Feb 1960; citing certificate number 10439, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116164.

Family/Spouse: Daniel Claude O'Neill. Daniel was born on 12 Jun 1881 in Gonzales County, Texas; died on 3 Apr 1949 in DeWitt County, Texas; was buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 07 Dec 1964
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Never Married
Birth Date 21 May 1885
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Abbie Gail Mcmurrey
Informant Oliver P McGrew
Certificate Number 77605
GS Film number 2117653
Digital Folder Number 005164778
Image Number 02160



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3X2-JF3 : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Benjamin Thompson Mcgrew, 07 Dec 1964; citing certificate number 77605, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117653.

Notes:

Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 04 Jan 1967
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 01 Apr 1887
Birthplace:
Father's Name James Harrison Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Abbiegail Mcmurrey
Certificate Number 03229
GS Film number 2138240
Digital Folder Number 005144738
Image Number 01014



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78Y-973 : accessed 06 Jul 2014), James Harrison Mcgrew, 04 Jan 1967; citing certificate number 03229, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138240.

Notes:

Name Francis Marion Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 17 Jan 1957
Event Place Rural Precinct 7, Lavaca, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 20 Jun 1889
Birthplace Lavaca, Texas
Occupation Peace Officer, County
Veteran? No
Father's Name James H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy A Mcmurry
Certificate Number 72948
GS Film number 2115163
Digital Folder Number 005145203
Image Number 00587



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K33T-MS3 : accessed 05 Jul 2014), Francis Marion Mcgrew, 17 Jan 1957; citing certificate number 72948, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115163.

Family/Spouse: Hattie Adeline Pearson. Hattie was born on 30 Oct 1894 in Dewville, Gonzalez County, Texas; died on 1 Sep 1976 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married C. B. Doolan.

Name Bertha Bee Doolan
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 Feb 1976
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 30 Oct 1893
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name J H Mcgrew
Mother's Name Abbigail Mcmurry
Certificate Number 20376
GS Film number 2243929
Digital Folder Number 005145756
Image Number 02034



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38T-DYM : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Bertha Bee Doolan, 14 Feb 1976; citing certificate number 20376, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243929.

Notes:

A military marker is shown on FindAGrave, indicating he was a private in the US Army during World War I. His Texas Death Certificate confirms this. He was shown as a Cattle Buyer of Houston Packing Co at the time of his death, residing at 3916 Beromg Street, Houston.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston City, JP 1
Enumerated Apirl 10. 1930
ED 101-56 SD 26 Sheet 21A Stamped 107
Bering Street
3916-234-247
McGrew, Oliver P Hd M W 33 M 24 Buyer Packing Co
McGrew, Ida G Wf W F 25 m 18 Tx Tx Tx
----/---/248
McGrew, William L Hd M W 29 Tx Tx Tx Policeman City
McGrew, Edna M Wf F W 25 Ks Ill Ill
McGrew, Robert L Son M W 5 Tx Ks Tx

Oliver married Ida Gertrude Cobb on 28 Sep 1921 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. Ida was born on 25 Jul 1903 in Texas; died on 25 Oct 1992; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married D. E. HARRELL.

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was farming in Yoakum. His employer was listed as J. H. McGrew, his father. He was tall and slender, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Was with the Houston Police Dept for 42 years

A photo of him in uniform, ca 1928, can be found here:

http://www.sloanegallery.com/newpage73.htm

Informant on his Texas Death Certificate was R. L. McGrew.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Harris County, Houston City, JP 1
Enumerated Apirl 10. 1930
ED 101-56 SD 26 Sheet 21A Stamped 107
Bering Street
3916-234-247
McGrew, Oliver P Hd M W 33 M 24 Buyer Packing Co
McGrew, Ida G Wf W F 25 m 18 Tx Tx Tx
----/---/248
McGrew, William L Hd M W 29 Tx Tx Tx Policeman City
McGrew, Edna M Wf F W 25 Ks Ill Ill
McGrew, Robert L Son M W 5 Tx Ks Tx

Willie married Edna May Steinkuehler in Apr 1921 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. Edna was born on 18 Sep 1903 in Cimarron, Gray County, Kansas; died on 16 Oct 1979 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew noted that "in 1898 Martha H. Goode petitioned the Lavaca County Court for the guardianship of Oscar L since his mother was dead and his father in jail."

His Texas Death Certificate shows he was married, and worked for a contractor. His middle name was shown as Lee versus Lorenzo, and his mother was listed as Eva Jones versus Eva/Evie Goode. At the time of the 1900 census, Oscar lived with his grandmother, Martha Goode. Perhaps the death certificate was in error, or either his mother or grandmother had been married more than once.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Lavaca County, JP 7
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 97 Sheet 2A Stamped 287
30-30
Goode, Martha Head W F DCec 1828 71 Wd 7/4 Tenn Ala Tenn
McGrew, Oscar Grandson W M May 1888 12 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Plum, Tom Boarder W M May 1851 49 M 3 Va Va Mass Lawyer
Plum Jimmie E Boarder W F May 1866 34 M 3 0/0 Tenn Tenn Tenn

Family/Spouse: Mary Clara Walicek. Mary was born on 26 Mar 1893 in Fayette County, Texas; died on 24 Apr 1976 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate shows he was married, and his surviving spouse was Annie McKinney. He was a farmer and his residence was in Rotan, Texas. Said to have had five children.

Notes:

Name Myrtle Mae Lucas
Titles and Terms
Event Type Death
Event Date 04 Sep 1978
Event Place Richardson, Dallas, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Age 79
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 4 Dec 1898 Texas
Father's Name L D Mcgrew
Father's Titles and Terms
Mother's Name Minnie Franks
Mother's Titles and Terms
Informant William J. Lucas
Certificate Number 67969
Digital Folder Number 004962391
Image Number 00543

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS85-WKR : accessed 30 Jun 2014), Myrtle Mae Lucas, 04 Sep 1978; citing Richardson, Dallas, Texas, United States, 67969, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Austin; .

Said to have had one son.

Notes:

The March 6, 1927 edition of the San Antonio Express News, page 19, in their Yoakum column, noted that the literary and debating society of Baldwin's Business College held a program discussing salesmanship. Speakers were Henry Pospisal, Hardy Bridgeforth, Rosa Lee Cannon, Hugo Striebel, Wilburn Polka and Daisy McGrew.

Mrs. Daisy Lawrence was the informant on the death certificate of her sister, Alice McGrew Hyde in 1970.

On her own death certificate, dated 1976, her occupation was shown as that of a Teacher in the Aldine School District. The informant was George W. Lawrence, her husband.

Had three children, John Dee, Timothy, and Alma Kuehn.

Name Daisy Lee Lawrence
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Jan 1976
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 08 Sep 1909
Birthplace Gatesville, Texas
Father's Name Lorenzo Dowell (sic) Mcgrew
Mother's Name Minnie Franks
Certificate Number 03195
GS Film number 2243843
Digital Folder Number 005145747
Image Number 01844



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38G-N9Y : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Daisy Lee Lawrence, 24 Jan 1976; citing certificate number 03195, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243843.

Family/Spouse: George William Lawrence. George was born on 23 Nov 1909 in Arkansas; died on 4 May 1985 in Harris County, Texas; was buried in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have had one son.

Notes:

Called "Bitsy." Did not have children. Her last name a death was HYDE. She was divorced and a resident of Georgetown, Texas when she died. The informant was Mrs. Daisy Lawrence.

Joseph married Myrtle Elizabeth Jane O'Neill before 1914. Myrtle was born on 6 Jul 1896 in Gonzales County, Texas; died on 28 Apr 1990 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name William Harley Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Feb 1944
Event Place Yoakum, DeWitt, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Divorced
Birth Date 26 Mar 1893
Birthplace Lavaca, Texas
Occupation Laborer
Father's Name Joseph Mcgrew
Mother's Name Mary Ryan
Certificate Number 9495
Informant Mrs. Estelle McGrew
GS Film number 2137703
Digital Folder Number 005144830
Image Number 01647

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSBY-PKK : accessed 06 Jul 2014), William Harley Mcgrew, 24 Feb 1944; citing certificate number 9495, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2137703.

His nickname is shown as "Shorty" on FindAGrave.

Family/Spouse: Estelle Clara Beulah O'Neill. Estelle was born on 21 Mar 1901 in Gonzales County, Texas; died on 9 Sep 1963 in Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name James Louie Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 Jan 1967
Event Place , Wilson, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 16 Aug 1897
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Joe Mcgrew
Mother's Name Mollie Ryan
Certificate Number 06563
GS Film number 2138241
Digital Folder Number 005164797
Image Number 01127



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3X1-G8M : accessed 06 Jul 2014), James Louie Mcgrew, 14 Jan 1967; citing certificate number 06563, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138241.

Family/Spouse: Vernon Idell Hairell. Vernon was born on 20 Jan 1911 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; died on 11 Mar 1979 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial, created by Fred Rose, shows that he was a professional baseball player in 1922-1924, playing for the Washington Senators. His Texas Death Certificate listed his occupation as Electrical Worker, and showed him as a 23 year resident of Houston. He was married, and lived on 1415 Harvard Street in Houston at the time of his death.

Notes:

She was listed as married, and her last name at the time of her death was EDWARDS. Informant on her death certificate was R. L. Edwards.

Family/Spouse: Reuben Lester Edwards. Reuben was born on 1 Sep 1893 in Gonzales County, Texas; died on 30 Mar 1978 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: John F. Mcgrew
Death Date: 05 Sep 1960
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 56 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1904
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joe Mcgrew
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mollie Ryan
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Longshoreman, shiploading
Informant: Mrs. Mary McGrew
Place of Residence: 5636 Lawson, Houston, Harris, Texas
Cemetery: Garden of Gethsemane
Burial Place: Houston, Texas
Burial Date: 07 Sep 1960
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2116473
Digital Film Number: 4166561
Image Number: 2456
Reference Number: cn 53975
Collection: null


(Medical):See attached sources.

John married Mary Margaret Brenek on 27 Oct 1927 in Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas. Mary was born on 10 Sep 1905 in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas; died on 1 May 2001 in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate shows he was a house painter in the construction industry. He was also a veteran and served in World War II. He was a widower, the informant on his death certificate was a niece, Mrs. Annis Lockstedt.

He has a military marker, "AS US Navy, World War II."

Notes:

She was married when she died, and had resided in Austin for the previous 4 years. Her last name as death was PLANT. Informant was Mrs. Jo Ann Porter.