Constance Tillett

Notes:

Constance Tillett was likely a daughter of Giles Tillett of Virginia, who was an early settler of Georgia. In 1773, he can be living with his wife and 4 sons and 3 daughters on 500 ares of land at the fork of Broad river (Georgia), where he built a cabin. During the American Revolution, he was purportedly an unrepentant loyalist. On 12 October 1774, in response to the Boston Tea Party, the settlers of Kyoka (Kiokee) and Broad River signed a protest "against any resolutions expressive of disloyalty to our most gracious King and the Lords and Commons of Great Britian." Everette McGrew notes that he was a member of the South Carolina Dragoons, Capt. John Harrison's Company, South Carolina Light Dragoons, St. Augustine, FL, 25 Apr 1783, along with George and James Tillett.

Constance married James McGrew before 1774 in South Carolina. James (son of Alexander McGrew and Margaret ???) was born about 1744; died about 1797 in St. Stephens, Mississippi Territory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Julien De Castro. Julien was born about 1756; died between 1810 and 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew indicated she found no further informaton on Peggy.

Fred Rose indicates she married David AUTRY.

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:

According to the book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW James Tate McGrew is first heard of when he signed a Memorial to Congress in 1803. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. They can be found on the Marion Co, MISS census in 1816. In 1818, James and three of his brothers were charged with assault and battery. They were in Yazoo Co, Miss by 1830. They moved to Robertson County, Texas in 1834. He also had land in Refugio County, Texas.

Esther McGrew Hardin believes that the family went from Marion County to Yazoo County MS before the 1830 census. Lots of children in 1830. Moved to Texas in 1834. She heard a story that they saw the "stars fell on Alabama" shower on their move to Texas. James T. McGrew had a land grant in Refugio County near his brother William McGrew per the Land Maps of Texas showing original land grants.

Wynema McGrew stated that James Tate received a First Class Headright, No. 45, dated 5 Feb 1838 by the Board of land Commissioners of Robertson County, Texas. She also transcribed another certificate as reading:

Republic of Texas No. 90. This is to certify that James T. McGrew has appeared before us, the board of land commissioners for the county of Robertson, and proved according to the law that he arrived in this county October 1834 and that he is a married man and entitled to one Labor of Land, upone the condition of paying at the rate of $3.50 for every labor of irrigable land, $2.50 for every labor of temporal or arable land, and $1.20 for every labor of pasture land, which may be contained in the Survey secured to him by this Certificate. Given under our hand this 5th day of February 1838, Thomas Dillard, President, Thomas ? Dunn, L. Hart, Associate Commissioners.

Wynema also notes that in Robertson County in 1838, Jas. T. McGrew was shown on the tax roll with 75 cattle and no poll.

Esther McGrew Hardin of San Antonio had received a transcription of the Will of James Tate McGrew from Juanita Johnson of Clovis, New Mexico. It was transcribed as follows:

I, James Tate McGrew of the Republic of Texas, County of Robertson, do make and publish this my last will and testament revoking all former wills, which may have been made by me at any time previous. And the wordly (goods?) that it has pleased God to entrust (me??) I dispose of as follows. First I direct that all my debts be paid out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my executors from any portion of my Estate real or personal. Also I direct that all my stocks of hogs except six sows and pigs be sold on credit of six months at some time during the next winter (that?) my executors may think best. I also direct that my oldesy yoke of oxen and the largest steers of my stock together with a few milch cows amounting in all between twenty and thirty head be sold at some time in the Spring of 1840, on a credit of six months also that the corn growing upon my bottom plantation be cribed and sold some time during the coming fall season and I further direct that the proceeds of all such sales be (divided?) amongst my heirs as follows:

That WM. A. McGREW receive fifty dollars

That the heirs of GEORGE W. McGREW, MY SON DECEASED, receive fifty dollars

and the remainder of my sons and daughters and my wife to share and share equal of the remainder. And of the remaining unsold portion of my stock of cattle and the reserve of my stock of hogs together with my small black mare, my household and kitchen furniture I give and bequeth unto my wife. Also I further direct that all the real or lande of the Estate secured to me in this Republic or which may be secured to me be equally divided between the following heirs:

MARY JANE McGREW
FRANCIS ALEXANDER McGREW
SAMANTHA ANN McGREW
JAMES THOMAS McGREW

and my wife which portion of my real estate I give and bequeth unto my wife in lieu of her dower during her widowhood and at her death to be equally divided amonth those of my heirs who have not recd land of this Government. I further direct that should JOHN FLOOD McGREW fail to hold ? the ? land now deeded to him in fee simple title -- that he have one equal share of my real estate with my wife and the last mentioned sons and daughters. I also direct that the amount given to the heirs of George W. McGrew be retained in the hands of my executors at interest until the daughter of said George W. McGrew shall be of sufficient age to require the same for the purpose of education and then that it be appropriated for that purpose. The heirs or representatives of any of my children who shall have died between the time of my decease and such division or distribution of - to be entitled to such share or shares as their respective ancestors would have been entitled to were they then living and the share of my real and personal estate thus bequeathed to my wife to be in lieu of her dower at law and I hereby appoint my neighbor George W. Hill and my wife Elizabeth McGrew as executors of this my last will and testament and I also do hereby appoint my said wife Elizabeth McGrew Guardian for my minor heirs to take possession of their portions of my Estate and retain the same for their benefit to put the monied portion at and draw from the same as may be necessary to defray the expenses of educating them, and I further direct that my executors whenever they shall deem it expedient so to do and the prices of land shall justify the same sale for the use of my minor heirs their portions of the river lands belonging to my estate and (invest?) the proceeds as will be most advantageous but so that my heirs will be able to receive the money as they may arrive at years of maturity. To execute all of which I appoint my above named executors, and the above named Guardian for my minor heirs. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the ... day of August, 1839, in the presence of the subscribing witnesses. Interline before signed. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us Benj Sewell, A.Hicks, J.T. McGrew

James married Elizabeth ??? on 1 Jan 1812 in Amite County, Mississippi. Elizabeth was born about 1794 in Georgia; died in May 1860 in Limestone County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW, Giles McGrew signed a Memorial to Congress in 1803. He was on the 1805 tax list of Washington Co, Mississippi. He married Nancy Dickerson, born 1796 in Georgia. The story was told that they were on their way to Texas and stopped in LA to make a corn crop before going further, and decided to stay.

Wynema McGrew states that he was in Ouachita Parish, LA by the 1820 census, and many of his descendants still live around Monroe, Louisiana. In 1820, Giles and Nancy were between the age of 26 and 44, and had four sons and one daughter under the age of 10. In 1830, three sons were counted, ranging in age between one day to 15 years, and five daughters were enumerated, ranging in age from 5 to 20. In 1840, the family had at home two sons under the age of 10, and four daughters whose age ranged from 5 to 20. According to a descendant, Giles and Nancy had 12 children in total, four sons and eight daughters. Ten have been identified by name.

Esther McGrew Hardin of San Antonio noted that Giles was also known as Joiles or Joel, and was the same Joel McGrew who married Nancy Dickerson Aug 27, 1811 in Amite County, Mississippi.

Giles married Nancy Dickerson on 27 Aug 1811 in Amite County, Mississippi. Nancy was born about 1796 in Georgia; died after 1850 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per Esther McGrew Hardin, she was indexed in page 194 in Amite Co. History, Vol III, but couldn't be found on that particular page.

Jane married John Johns on 24 Jan 1808 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. John was born before 1783; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that the baptisms of the children of Santiago and Constancia Tibbett (Tillet) Magrew, Protestants were recorded in Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2, p. 31, and she transcribed this below, exactly as she says they were recorded, in "Records of Old Mobile, Catherdral of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile, Alabama, Section 8, Baptisms, 1781-1850."

121. Ana Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I, the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house Anna, born on 27 November 17825. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

[This child is a legitimate offspring] of James Magrew and Constantine Tillett, Protestants, natives of the Tombigbee River, in this District. Cassian Castanares, Sacristan, was the godfather for all. . /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

Various researchers show that Nancy married Oratio/Horatio Terrell (or Jerrell) on 27 Dec 1810 in Amite County, Mississippi. Also said to have married second a Mr. Jackson.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that the baptisms of the children of Santiago and Constancia Tibbett (Tillet) Magrew, Protestants were recorded in Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2, p. 31, and she transcribed this below, exactly as she says they were recorded, in "Records of Old Mobile, Catherdral of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile, Alabama, Section 8, Baptisms, 1781-1850."

122. Mary Casia Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I, the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house, Maria Casia, born on 26 June 1785. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

[This child is a legitimate offspring] of James Magrew and Constantine Tillett, Protestants, natives of the Tombigbee River, in this District. Cassian Castanares, Sacristan, was the godfather for all. . /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW Joshua and Keziah had a daughter after 1821. Joshua may have divorced Keziah and remarried, or may have died. In 1840, she was living with her stepson, Joshua D. Goza in Claiborne Co, MS.

(Research):

According to the 1850 Copiah County, Mississippi Census:

House 678
Nancy McGrew and family
House 683
William P. McGrew and family
House 690
George W. Goza 33 Methodist Preacher, Ark
House 691
Joshua Goza 30 Miss (son or step son of Keziah??)
House 692
Francis Goza 50 Ark
House 693
James Goza 34 Ark

Mary married Joshua Goza on 13 Aug 1829 in Copiah County, Mississippi. Joshua was born about 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that the baptisms of twin brothers Guillermo and Juan, children of Santiago and Constancia Tibbett (Tillet) Magrew, Protestants were recorded in Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2, p. 31, and she transcribed this below, exactly as she says they were recorded, in "Records of Old Mobile, Catherdral of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile, Alabama, Section 8, Baptisms, 1781-1850."

123. William Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I, the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house, William, born on 24, June 1788. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

124. John Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house John, born 24 June 1788. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

[The above children are legitimate offspring] of James Magrew and Constantine Tillett, Protestants, natives of the Tombigbee River, in this District. Cassian Castanares, Sacristan, was the godfather for all. . /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

He and William purchased land in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana in 1807. (THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW).

Purchased land in Marion Co, MS on 6 Aug 1817 and on 31 Oct 1818 (THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW).

Per Copiah County MS marriage records, John McGrew was a surity for J.M. Rowan and Mrs. Martha Lawhan, 2 Oct 1842, so this places the family of John McGrew in Copiah Co. It was probabaly his son, however, as he was deceased by 1836.

Was in DeClouets Regiment during the War of 1812, and was in the Battle of New Orleans, along with his twin brother William.

Per Nancy's pension application, he died in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, LA. Their is also a Covington Co, Mississippi where the family once lived. This could cause confusion in the records.

John married Nancy Holliday before 1827 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Nancy (daughter of Ayres Holliday and Olivia Johnson) was born about 1796-1797 in Georgia; died after 1860 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that the baptisms of twin brothers Guillermo and Juan, children of Santiago and Constancia Tibbett (Tillet) Magrew, Protestants were recorded in Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2, p. 31, and she transcribed this below, exactly as she says they were recorded, in "Records of Old Mobile, Catherdral of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile, Alabama, Section 8, Baptisms, 1781-1850."

123. William Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I, the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house, William, born on 24, June 1788. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

124. John Magrew
On 17 November 1788, I the undersigned pastor of Mobile, baptized solemnly in James Magrew's house John, born 24 June 1788. /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

[The above children are legitimate offspring] of James Magrew and Constantine Tillett, Protestants, natives of the Tombigbee River, in this District. Cassian Castanares, Sacristan, was the godfather for all. . /s/ Rev. Miguel Lamport

Copiah Co, MS, William McGrue was a bondsman for John J. Holliday and Mary A. Ainsworth, 8 Dec 1825. Also, a daughter of Levin Hainsworth married Col. William McGrew about 1802, any connection?

Veteran of the War of 1812 (DeClouets Regiment), drafted in E. Feliciana, LA in Sept 1814, fought in the battle of New Orleans Discharged in New Orleans in Feb 1815. At the time he enlisted, Olivia's statement describes her husband as "5 feet, 10 inches, light complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, occupation farmer"

Purchased land in Marion Co, MS 29 Jan 1816, 31 Oct 1818, and on 25 Sep 1819, he registered a brand.

Per the book REFUGIO by Herbart Huson, as extracted by Esther McGrew Hardin: "Colonel William McGrew and family moved to Refugio County in the later part of 1851, or prior to 25 January 1852. He acquired the holdings of Capt. Alfred S. Thurmond (his future son-in-law) at Mesquite Landing and operated a large planation house there. He was, perhaps, the largest slave-owner in the county and brought his negroes with him. His children were Dr. William P. McGrew, John McGrew, James McGrew, Henry McGrew, Robert McGrew, who married Alia (Alice per census), daughter of Thomas Marshall Duke, Julia McGrew, who was the wife of Capt. Alfred Sturgis Thurmond, and Sarah McGrew, wife of William Andrews, an early citizen of Refugio County. Andrews later moved to Clinton." Thomas Marshall Duke was one of the "old 300," the the settlers originally granted land by Stephen F. Austin.

He is listed as a slave holder on the 1860 Refugio, Texas census.

Son James McGrew died intestate in Austin, TX in 1912 at the Texas Confederate home. The settlement of his estate shows the names of the children of all his brothers and sisters.

His war pension application was signed by W.C. Terry, M.J. Terry, and A.S. Thurmond, J.P Refugio County (Husband of Julia)

Later Olivia is living with R.A. Upton (Sheriff of Aransas Co.?)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Refugio County, SD Number 4, PO Refugio
Enumerated 8 July 1870 Stamped 139
71-71
McGrew, John 24 M W Stock Raiser 4--- $500 Miss
McGrew, Julia 23 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Marcina 2 F W Tx
72-72
McGrew, R W 27 M W Stock Raiser $5000 $10,000 Miss
McGrew, Alice 24 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Dixie 5 M W Tx
McGrew, Sophie 3 F W Tx
73-73
McGrew, WIlliam 78 M W Farerm 1000 $--- Ala
McGrew, Elvira 60 F W Keeping house Ga
McGrew, James 36 M W Stock Driver Miss
McGrew, Besty 30 F B House Servant Tx
McGrew, Harriet 36 F Mu Houseservant Tx
McGrew, Tom 4 M Mu Tx
McGrew, Billy 3 m Mu Tx
McGrew, Norah 5 F Mu Tx

William married Olivia Elvira Holliday on 23 Feb 1817 in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Olivia (daughter of Ayres Holliday and Olivia Johnson) was born before 1802 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William McGrew on 4 Sep 1824 in Marengo, Clarke County, Alabama. William was born between 1780 and 1790 in South Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per a letter from The Catholic Center, Archdiocese of Mobile, Mobile Alabama, the following baptism's were on record: Alexis, s/o Julien and Elizabeth McGrue Castro. Dated 29 Apr 1796. Recorded page 61-a, Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2. Anna & Isabelle Migrou deCastro. Dated: 25 Jan 1801. Recorded pg. 76-1, Bapt. Rcds. Bk #2.

Alexis married Elizabeth ??? on 6 May 1824 in Marengo, Clarke County, Alabama. Elizabeth was born between 1790 and 1800; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew wrote that Anna was baptized 25 Jan 1801 and the baptism was recorded on page 76-a, Bapt. Rcds, Bk #2, Archdiocese of Mobile. She was recorded as the daughter of Julien and Isabelle Migrou De Castro.

She further notes that on 3 Oct 1833 (after the death of Zadoc) Ann was made guardian of three sons, John, Turner, and William. She was listed as head of household in the 1840 Sumter County, Alabama census. The family included one female between the age of 30 and 40, one male between the age of 20 and 30, one mail between 15 and 20, two males betwen the age of 5 and 10, and one female less than five years old.

McGrew also states that John, Turner and William are not found on the 1850 census enumerations for Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia.

Anna married Zadoc Brashears on 22 Aug 1826 in Marengo, Clarke County, Alabama. Zadoc was born before 1801 in Mississippi Territory; died on 19 Aug 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that "Isabelle DeCastro's baptism in 1801 was recorded on page 76-a, Bapt. Rcds, Bk. #2, Archdiocese of Mobile. She was listed as the daughter of Julien and Isabelle Migrou de Castro."

Elizabeth married John Moran on 23 Jan 1834 in Sumter County, Alabama. John was born about 1799 in North Carolina; and died. [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

(Research):

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.

(Research):
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.

(Research):

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:

Everette McGrew instead puts his date of birth ca 1822. However, as he served in the Mexican War in 1836, he was likely the eldest born of the children of James Tate and his wife Elizabeth. Hardin enlisted on 12 Mar 1838 in Robertston County as a private under Captain N. Doyle, Volunteer Rangers. He was discharged 10 Jun 1839. William and Flood McGrew, his brothers, also enlisted and were discharged at the same time.

Robert Lee McGrew of Pearland, TX also indicated that James Tate McGrew and his wife Elizabeth had a son named Hardin R. McGrew, but he is not mentioned in James Tate McGrew's will. The book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW indicates he died before his father drew up his will.

Veteren of the Mexican War of 1836, paid a land grant in Robertson Co, TX for 1476 acres. He apparently died around 1839/1840, before his father's will was made, but he was on the 1840 tax list. He left his estate to his mother, Elizabeth, and she and two sons sold the headright to Reuban Anderson on 20 May 1850 for $20,000. (From THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW)

Notes:

Received a land grant from the Mexican government in 1835. In the Texas Army during the Revolution in 1836. Member of the Robertson County Rangers. Wynema McGrew writes that he enlisted on 12 Mar 1838 in Robertston County as a private under Captain N. Doyle, Volunteer Rangers. He was discharged 10 Jun 1839. Flood and Hardin McGrew, his brothers, also enlisted and were discharged at the same time.

William appeared on the Robertson County tax rool for 1838 through 1840. He was taxed on 1107 acres in 1838 and 1840 and 1111 acres in 1839. He paid no poll tax in 1838 but did the other two years.

William married Serena ??? before 1839. Serena was born about 1820 in Tennessee; died before 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in the Texas Army during the revolution of 1836. Also a Texas Ranger, and said to have been killed during an attempt to save 12 year Cynthia Ann Parker when she was captured by the Comanches.

Per the book THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he joined the Robertson Co Rangers to help protect against the Indians. The Indians attacked Ft. Marlin on January 16, 1839 and G. W. along with his brothers, Wm A and a brother in law David Armstrong Barton, went to help drive the Indians away. Jackson Powers had his horse shot from under him, so G.W. took him up behind him on his little pony. Powers brother saw this and came and took his brother up with him on a larger horse. The Indians caught up with G.W., the Powers, and David Barton, and killed G.W. and Barton. The Powers got away. G.W. and Elizabeth had a daughter born after his death. The widowed Elizabeth next married James B. Ware. She later married John Lynd. She probably died shortly after 1850, as Wm. Moss was guardian of her children.

Wynema McGrew writes that George W. McGrew posthumously received Bounty Warrant 161 for 320 acres on 16 Dec 1846 for service from 29 Apr to 29 July 1839. In October1848, 320 acres in Freestone County were presented to him (or presumably his heirs as he died in 1839).

George married Elizabeth Moss in 1838 in County of Robertson, Republic of Texas. Elizabeth was born about 1823 in Missouri; died before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he received a land grant of 1/4 league from the Mexican government in 1835 in Texas. (Antonio Manchaca land grant). Served in the Texas Army during the Revolution in 1836, paid for his services with a bounty land grant. Flood enlisted on 12 Mar 1838 in Robertston County as a private under Captain N. Doyle, Volunteer Rangers. He was discharged 10 Jun 1839. William A. and Hardin McGrew, his brothers, also enlisted and were discharged at the same time.

On Robertson Co tax list in 1838 to 1853.

On 1860 Limestone Co census, along with John McGrew (b. 1830, Ohio, a doctor), Alfred Hicks (b. 1805, Mississippi, laborer), James McGrew (b. 1853, TX).

He was said to have been killed or waylaid sometime after 1860 in Limestone County.

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Limestone County, PO Springfield
Enumerated 9 Aug 1860
Page 81
617-547
J F McGrew 38 M Farmer 2800 8450 Mi
Martha McGrew 24 F NC
A. McGrew 6 M Tx
John McGrew 30 ND Ohio
James McGrew 7 M Tx
Alfred Hicks 55 M Laborer Mi (Living with younger brother, James Thomas, in 1850 in Robertson County)

John married Martha Smith in 1852 in Texas. Martha was born about 1835 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The the LDS Ancestral File, ver 4.15 incorrectly shows Thomas as a son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew. However, according to McGrew researcher Wynema McGrew of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he is actually the son of James Tate McGrew (Alexander's brother) and his wife Elizabeth. Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he appeared before the Board of Land Commissioners for Robertson County, Texas in 1847 for 320 acres. He was authorized to locate and survey out any of the vacant land in the Republic. On the 1850 census, Alfred Hicks, a laborer, was living with them. The same Alfred Hicks lived with his brother's--John Flood McGrew--family in 1860.

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, Robertson County, Pr 1
Enumerated 4 Nov 1850
110-110
Thomas McGrew 26 M Farmer 640 Miss
Lucretia McGrew 17 F Ala
Alfred Hicks 35 M 1486 Miss (Living with older brother, John Flood, in 1860 in Limestone County, TX)

James married Lucretia Bennett before 1850. Lucretia was born on 24 Dec 1833 in Alabama; died on 10 Feb 1883 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the LDS ancestral file, ver 4.15, Samantha McGrew is the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Blackburn) McGrew. However, according to McGrew researcher Wynema McGrew of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she is actually the daughter of Alexander's brother, James Tate McGrew by Elizabeth Patterson. Several years after her first husband was killed (along with one of her brothers) as they fought Indians at Morgan's Point, Samantha married her husband's brother David A. Barton, Jr. and had two children. (THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW)

Samantha married David Armstrong Barton on 27 Jan 1842 in Robertson County, Texas. David was born on 27 Jan 1811 in Rutherford County, Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1844 in Franklin, Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that he "died very young. The only place Francis is found was in his father's will in 1839."

Notes:

Place of birth may have instead been Alabama.

Mary married Benjamin Wiles Maddox on 7 Aug 1850 in Robertson County, Texas. Benjamin was born about 1835 in Georgia; died in 1867 in Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish
Enumerated 18 Oct 1850
229
Nancy McGrew 54 f GA
Margaret McGrew 17 f LA
Giles Alexander McGrew 11 m LA
230
John W. McGrew 35 m LA
Mary ? McGrew 33 f LA
Francis R. McGrew 11 m LA
James C. McGrew 9 m LA
Elizabeth C. McGrew 6 f LA
Nancy Ann McGrew 4 f LA

1860 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward Number Nine, PO Monroe
Enumerated 24 Oct 1860
Pages 35 and 36
257-257
John C. McGrew 40 M farmer $--- $500 La
Mary McGrew 30 F La
James McGrew 18 M La
Eliza McGrew 16 F La
Nancy McGrew 14 F La
Sarah McGrew, 10 F La
Mary McGrew 8 F La
Columbus McGrew 4 F La
Geroge McGrew 2 m La

John married Mary Ann "Polly" Cockrell on 29 Aug 1837 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Mary was born about 1817 in South Carolina; died before 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Inabinet on 21 Dec 1876. Elizabeth was born before 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alzada married John McCall Fenner on 9 Mar 1844 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born on 2 Aug 1791 in Georgia; died about 1875 in Guadalupe, Victoria County, Texas; was buried in Happle Cemetery, Staples, Guadalupe County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Nicholas Tilman on 30 Jan 1838 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Nicholas was born about 1813 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as Huldah.

Julia married John Carroll Stiles on 6 Oct 1847 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born about 1819 in Maryland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows her as born much earlier, on 22 Sep 1816 in Louisiana. Wynema also states that she married second A. Francis SHEPPARD, a Civil War Veteran. They were shown as the parents of Flora Sheppard, born ca 1856 in Louisiana.

It may have been another Eliza McGrew that married Francis Sheppard, as John Simmons and wife Eliza Ann can be found in the 1870 census in Cherokee County, Texas.

Some online trees show Giles and Nancy having a daughter names both Elizaben and Eliza Ann...so perhaps they are indeed two different people.

Eliza married John H. Simmons on 27 Oct 1845 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. John was born between 1820 and 1822 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she was married on 1 Apr 1853 to Pendleton Francis, born ca 1830 Alabama. They were married by Jno. L. McGee, with Jno R. Francis and Jno. A. Fenner were witnesses. In 1860, Pendleton Francis can be found with a new wife, also named Margaret. The second Margaret was born ca 1840 in Tennessee, and they had been married in June 1859, living with their newborn son.

It appears that Margaret McGrew had either died, or she and Pendleton had divorced, prior to 1859.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that she married second, ca 1869, S. McCall Fenner, born ca 1810 in Mississippi.

Martha married Abel Seymour Cunningham on 16 Apr 1850 in Victoria County, Texas. Abel was born on 8 Dec 1810 in Hardy County, Virginia; died on 28 Mar 1860 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows he was buried at the Brushy Fork Cemetery on the Copiah-Claiborne County line.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew notes that in 1860 she was living with her sister, Martha McGrew Cunningham, in Victoria County, Texas.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows he was buried at the Brushy Fork Cemetery on the Copiah-Claiborne County line.

Notes:

Name Margaret Alice Thurmond
Event Type Death
Event Date 13 Jul 1914
Event Place Victoria, Victoria, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 03 Mar 1835
Birthplace , Mississippi
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Nancy Holliday
Informant C L Thurmond
Certificate Number 15818
GS Film number 2051128
Digital Folder Number 005145350
Image Number 02132



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37T-9GJ : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Margaret Alice Thurmond, 13 Jul 1914; citing certificate number 15818, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2051128.

Margaret married Columbus Lafayette "Zip" Thurmond, Sr. on 2 Apr 1857 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Columbus (son of John Green Thurmond and Anna Louisa Sturges) was born on 13 Nov 1833 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1903 in Victoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew cites Esther McGrew Hardin suggestion that Caroline my have married James Stephens or Stevenson. In the 1860 Refugio County, Texas census, in the household of James Lyon, four names were bracketed with "Penitentiary" written sideways, James Stevenson, born ca 1810 in La, laborer, serving 25 years for murder, Caroline Stevenson, born ca 1814 in Louisiana, serving 5 years for murder, Wililam Franks, born ca 1820 in Texas, blacksmith, serving 5 years of manslaughter, and Thomas Duke, born ca 1840 in Texas, farmer (with no reason for his sentence to the penitentiary written).

Notes:

According to THE SOUTHERN McGREW GREWS he was enlisted in First Regiment of S. Western Army under Col. James R. Cook and Capt. Ewen Cameron.


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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Refugio County, Crescent Village
Enumerated 9 June 1860
Page 1 Stamped 129
10-6
John McGrue 44 M Farmer $7000 $32000 Miss
Sophia H McGrew 35 F Tenn
Anna O McGrew 8 F Tx
Ellen McGrew 5 F Tx
Thoams McGrew 3 M Tx
William McGrew 2 m Tx
11/--
Jas McGrew 24 M Farmer $--- $10000 Miss
11/--
H H McGrew 22 M Farmer $--- 10,000 Miss
J B Fowler 26 M Laborer Miss

John married Sophia Sweeney on 14 Jan 1851 in Brazoria County, Texas. Sophia (daughter of John Sweeney and Anne Fuller Smith) was born about 1824 in Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1890 in Brazoria, Brazoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Esther McGrew Hardin, William P McGrew was in Copiah County, Mississippi in 1850, with two sons, with wife M. McGrew and Burrell Moody, 18, living with him. In view of this, and because Dr. William's son John H. named a son John Moody McGrew, Esther believes that the first wife of Dr. McGrew was a Moody. Nancy Lea Wilson Wright of Shreveport says that William McGrew's first wife was Marcina Moody Welch.

He was listed as a merchant and planter in 1850. He must have become a doctor sometime before he moved to Refugio prior to 1860.

Dr McGrew was one of the largest slaveholders in Refugio in the mid-1850s. Esther McGrew Hardin cites Hobart Huson, in his history REFUGIO, as noting these slaveholders were mainly planters and stock-farmers living along the San Antonio and Guadalupe Rivers, most whom brought their slaves with them. They were also, not surprisingly, some of the most active and leading secessionists in the county. Dr. William P. McGrew was chief justice during the period of 1862 to the end of the war. His court "took prompt and effective measures to guard against slave uprisings." They appointed patrols over the entire county, along with working to help support the families of the men who had gone to war.

The Refugio list of Home Guard units included: Thomas M. Duke, Thomas M. Duke, Jr.; Henry McGrew; James McGrew; John McGrew; Dr. William P. McGrew; Thomas McGuill; Alfred S. Thurmond.

After the end of the war, Dr. and Mrs. McGrew were said to have owned the original Mission Hotel, at the northwest corner of Alamo and Purisiama.

Wynema McGrew adds that he was also Mayor of Refugio and a Methodist preacher. She shows that he died ca 1884 in Beeville, Texas.

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Census Listings:

1850 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County
23 Sept 1850
683-683
William P. McGrew 25 M Planter and Merchant 1200 Miss
M. McGrew 29 F Miss
John McGrew, 5 M Miss
William P. McGrew 3 M Miss
Burrell Moody 18 M Student Miss

1860 Census
Texas, Refugio County and Precinct, PO Refugio
Enumerated 23 Jun 1860
Page 13
168-133
Wm P McGrew 35 M MD 50 20,000 Miss
Clara F. V. 25 F Teacher New York
John H McGrew 15 M Miss
Wm H McGrew 13 M MIss
Albert G B 9 M Miss
William Downs 22 M Carpenter Miss

William married Marcina Moody on 12 Dec 1844 in Copiah County, Mississippi. Marcina was born about 1821 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Capt. Alfred Sturgis Thurmond on 5 Oct 1848 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Alfred (son of John Green Thurmond and Anna Louisa Sturges) was born about 1816 in Tennessee; died about 1876 in Lost At Sea. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Victoria County, Pr. 3 and 4, P.O. Kanpus Bluff
Page 11, Stamped 291
78-74
Andrews, Wm 48 M W Farmer $3300 $805 Aka
Andrews, Sarah 33 F W Keeps House Miss
Andrews, Wm 9 M W At School Tex
Andrews, Alfred 7 M W At School Tex
Andrews, Emma 4 F W Tx

Sarah married William Andrews on 28 Mar 1855 in Refugio County, Texas. William was born about 1822 in Alabama; died about 1877 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died single, intestate, and without issue, in the Texas Confederate home in Austin. His estate was administered by Frances McGuill. It is from the probate documents that the names of his brother's and sister's issue is known.

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Refugio County, Crescent Village
Enumerated 9 June 1860
Page 1 Stamped 129
10-6
John McGrue 44 M Farmer $7000 $32000 Miss
Sophia H McGrew 35 F Tenn
Anna O McGrew 8 F Tx
Ellen McGrew 5 F Tx
Thoams McGrew 3 M Tx
William McGrew 2 m Tx
11/--
Jas McGrew 24 M Farmer $--- $10000 Miss
11/--
H H McGrew 22 M Farmer $--- 10,000 Miss
J B Fowler 26 M Laborer Miss

Notes:

Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW he served in the Civil War on the staff of Lt. Arthur Pendleton Bagby. Head of Patrol, Precinct 2, Refugio . Married Alice (b. 1847, LA) and had two children.

Wynema McGrew indicates his wife may have actually been named Maggie.

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Census Listings:

1860 Census
Texas, Refugio County, Crescent Village
Enumerated 9 June 1860
Page 1 Stamped 129
10-6
John McGrue 44 M Farmer $7000 $32000 Miss
Sophia H McGrew 35 F Tenn
Anna O McGrew 8 F Tx
Ellen McGrew 5 F Tx
Thoams McGrew 3 M Tx
William McGrew 2 m Tx
11/--
Jas McGrew 24 M Farmer $--- $10000 Miss
11/--
H H McGrew 22 M Farmer $--- 10,000 Miss
J B Fowler 26 M Laborer Miss

Notes:

Said to have settled in Brady, Texas.

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Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Refugio County, SD Number 4, PO Refugio
Enumerated 8 July 1870 Stamped 139
71-71
McGrew, John 24 M W Stock Raiser 4--- $500 Miss
McGrew, Julia 23 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Marcina 2 F W Tx
72-72
McGrew, R W 27 M W Stock Raiser $5000 $10,000 Miss
McGrew, Alice 24 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Dixie 5 M W Tx
McGrew, Sophie 3 F W Tx
73-73
McGrew, WIlliam 78 M W Farerm 1000 $--- Ala
McGrew, Elvira 60 F W Keeping house Ga
McGrew, James 36 M W Stock Driver Miss
McGrew, Besty 30 F B House Servant Tx
McGrew, Harriet 36 F Mu Houseservant Tx
McGrew, Tom 4 M Mu Tx
McGrew, Billy 3 m Mu Tx
McGrew, Norah 5 F Mu Tx

1880 Census
Texas, McCulloch County, JP 4
Enumerated 12 and 16 Jun 1880
Page 9 SD 5 ED 109 Sheet 559A
76-76
McGrew, Robt W W M 38 Sheep Raiser Miss Ga Ga
McGrew, Alice I/T W F 34 Wife Keeping house Tx Ky Tx
McGrew, Sarah J W F 15 Dtr At Home Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Sophia W F 12 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Mary L W F 10 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Kate W F 8 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Bulah W F 6 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, James W M 4 Son Tx Miss Tx
McGrew, Martha W F 2 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
Hendrick, F. A W M 59 Board School Teacher SC SC SC
Paschal, Bown W M 28 Boarder Cattle Raiser Tx Miss Miss
Dee David W M 20 Boarder Cattle Raiser Tx Miss Miss
McGrew, Piru (sp???) Mu M 10 Servant Tx Miss Miss
77-77
John M and Elizabeth Duke (John age 37, born Texas, Father born KY) and family

1900 Census
Texas, McCulloch, Precinct 1 and 6
Enumerated 14 and 16 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 107 Sheet 12A Stamped 215
198-201
Espy, Sid W Head W M Feb 1869 31 M 3 Ky Tx Ky Stock man
Espy, Beulah Wf W F May 1874 26 m 3 1/0 Tx Miss Tx
McGrew Robert F-in-law W M Sept 1831 (prob s/b 1841) 58 M 35 8/6 Miss Un Ga
McGrew, Alice M-in-law W F Apr 1845 55 M 35 Tx Ky Un

Robert married Alia "Alice" Duke on 15 Mar 1865 in Refugio County, Texas. Alia was born in Apr 1845 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that in Deed Book A, page 408, William McGrue and wife, Mary Elizabeth McGrue made a deed of gift to their daughter, Mary Ann Elizabeth DeCastro McGrew on 4 Aug 1827. They deeded all their wordly possessions to their daughter when they had ceased using them. (She cites Gandrud, ALABAMA RECORDS, VOLUME 29, p. 100).

Notes:

The transcription of the Moran-Loving Cemetery shows that he was enlisted in Co. C. Texas Cavalry, CSA.

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Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Beat No. 5, PO Milam
Enumerated 20 July 1870
Page 14
288-288
Moran, W. F. 30 M W Farmer $--- $400 Ala
Moran, Melissa J 37 F W Keeping House Ga
Moran, Bill 10 m W La
Moran, Robert E 1 m W Tx
289-289
Loving, Eliza 65 F W Keeping House 400 100 Ga

William married Malissa Jane Loving on 10 May 1865. Malissa (daughter of Manuel Walton Loving, Sr. and Elizabeth "Eliza" Jane Chiles) was born on 4 Oct 1832 in Georgia; died on 24 Jun 1903; was buried in Moran-Loving Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

(Research):

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.

(Research):

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.

(Research):

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

(Research):

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.

(Research):

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.

Jeanette married J. W. Griffin on 27 Dec 1855 in Robertson County, Texas. J. was born about 1834; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with his aunt, Mary June Maddox on the 1860 Roberston County census. After his wife Louise died, his daughters were said to have been briefly cared for by the Dred Dawson family. His daughter Elizabeth presumably died young.

John married Louisa Jane Galloway on 7 May 1861 in Robertson County, Texas. Louisa was born about 1846 in Robertson County, Texas; died about 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jane A. Anderson on 23 Sep 1874 in Robertson County, Texas. Jane was born about 1856 in Texas; died about 1924 in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas; was buried in Norwood Cemetery, Hearne, Robertson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paralee married Thomas Breedlove on 1 Dec 1857 in Brazos County, Texas. Thomas was born about 1839 in Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per THE SOUTHERN McGREWS GREW she was mentioned in her grandfather's will (James Tate McGrew). The land given to her was to be sold about the time she would mature, and the proceeds were to be used for her education, but her mother and her second husband sold the land in 1844. Mary Jane married John P. Gibson Maddox, and they petitioned for control of her mother's estate, since the land was originally Washington's (her father's), but the outcome is unknown. She and her husband helped raise the children of Mary June McGrew and Ben Maddox, after their deaths.

Family/Spouse: John P. Gibson Maddox. John was born before 1839; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, Justice Precinct No. One (part of) [Canton]
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jun 1900
SD 7 ED 125 Sheets 22A and 22B
409-409
McGrew, Allen C Hd W M Mar 1854 46 M 14 Tx Ala NC Farmer
McGrew, Mollie Wf W F Mar 1864 36 M14 6/5 Ill Ala Ala
McGrew, Clabie Son W M Jan 1885 15 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Gertie Dtr W F Mar 1888 12 S Tx Tx Ill Farm Laborer
McGrew, Flood Son W M May 1891 9 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Mattie Dtr W F Jan 1893 7 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Virginia Dtr W F Aug 1897 2 S Tx Tx Ill
McGrew, Alphonso Son W M Oct 1899 7/12 S Tx Tx Ill

Based on both the number of years Allen and Mollie were married (14) and the fact that she states she is the mother of five living children (presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia and Alphonso), it would appear that Clabie is Allen's son from a previous marriage. Additionally, in 1910, she is shown of the mother of six living children, presumably Gertie, Flood, Mattie, Virginia, Alfonso and Wilbur.

Allen married Mattie Anderson on 22 Dec 1879 in Robertson County, Texas. Mattie was born before 1854; died after 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allen married Mollie Parker about 1886. Mollie was born on 13 Mar 1864 in Illinois; died on 7 Dec 1943 in Tulare County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Wm T Mcgrew
Event Type Death
Event Date 03 Jul 1927
Event Place Mount Calm, Hill, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 02 Feb 1855
Birthplace: Limestone, Texas
Occupation Lumber Dealer
Father's Name Thomas Mcgrew
Mother's Name Lucretia Bernett
Burial Mount Calm, Texas
Informant J C Duncan
Certificate Number 23957
GS Film number 2114332
Digital Folder Number 005145256
Image Number 01629



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3QK-BTD : accessed 27 Jul 2014), Wm T Mcgrew, 03 Jul 1927; citing certificate number 23957, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114332.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Hill County, Mount Calm
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 47 Sheet 2B
42-42
McGrew, Wm T W M Feb 1855 45 m 16 Tx Ala Ala Lumber Merchant
McGrew, Jennie M Wf W F Nov 1867 32 M 16 0/0 Tx Tx Ala
Ashley, Boarder W F Nov 1878 21 S Tx England England
Evans, Fannie Servant B F Apr 1855 45 Wd Tx Tx Tx Servant

1910 Census
Texas, Hill County, Mt. Calm
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 5 ED 167 Sheet 16B
83-85
McGrew, William T Head M W 54 M1 25 Tx Unk Unk Lumberman Lumber Mill
McGrew, Jennie M Wf F W 43 M1 25 Tx Tx Tx
McGrew, Alma L Niece F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Elliot, Mary A Mother-in-law F W 76 Wd Ala Ohio Ala
Johnson, Joe J Head M B 25 M1 4 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
Johnson, Effie Wf F B 21 m1 4/3 Tx Un Ga Cook Private Family
Davis, John W Brother-in-law M B 21 Wd Tx Ga Ga Farm Laborer Working Out

William married Jennie Elliott about 1884-1885. Jennie was born in Nov 1867 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On 12 July 1929, Bette Rawls wrote "My father [James Thomas McGrew] died when I was quite young and the others were killed and scattered by Indians, so I know very little about them not even my grandfathers name or where he came from--only that they were of Scotch-Irish descent. They were Pioneer Texans and went through all the hardships and privations that the words imply, first settling in Roberston County later moving to Limestone County. I make my home with my daughter, Mrs. B. C. Dunn." (From Wynema McGrew's book. p. 351).

Elizabeth married J. Frank Rawls on 21 Dec 1871 in Texas. J. was born on 25 Feb 1852; died on 15 Oct 1921 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew states that a first cousin of Elizabeth's reported she was returned to Tennessee to be raised by her paternal grandparents. However, if this is true, it was not for long. On 5 May 1845, Elizabeth McGrew, her maternal grandmother, applied to the Robertson County Probate Court for guardianship of Elizabeth Jane Barton, minor, heir of David A. Barton and Samatha Barton, both deceased. Elizabeth was granted this guardianship, and she was living with her grandmother as of 1850.

Wynema indicated that Elizabeth Jane married Cleve R. Walters or Waters in Limestone County, Texas prior to 1860 where they can be found on that census. He was a farmer with real and personal property of $3,500 each. They were not found on the 1870 or 1880 censuses of Texas.

Notes:

Not listed with the family in 1860. Did she die young?

Notes:

At the time of the 1870 federal census, 16 year old Sarah was living in the home of J O Maddox, age 46, and born in Georgia. Other members of that household were Myra, 26 F W born in Mississippi, Pinkney 5 F, Thomas 3 M, and Joseph 2 M. The younger household members were born in Texas, as was Sarah. As Sarah was the last member listed in the household (as opposed to be listed chronologically with the other minors in the home) it appears that she was likely not a child of J. P. Maddox, but likely related in some other fashion as they shared the same last name.

The following information is from a family group sheet done by Ms. Bernice Jump on the 14 of Jan 1995:

Obituary of Sarah Cassels, Victoria Advocate, April 25, 1885.
Mrs. Sarah Cassels, wife of Mr. J.W.Cassels, died on Saturday April 11, 1885 at her home on Perdido, this county, of pneumonia. The relatives have our sincere sympathy in their sore affliction.

Sarah was known to her family and friends as Sade. Information was taken from papers that Juanita Johnson had worked on. She got her information from Bible records, census 1850, legal records and other research.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=carolynegould&id=I5032

Sarah married Joseph Winn Cassels on 19 May 1875 in Fannin, Goliad County, Texas. Joseph was born on 5 Nov 1850 in Louisiana; died on 24 Dec 1887 in Fannin, Goliad County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Henderson "Stump" Warren on 14 Aug 1878 in Goliad County, Texas. Henderson was born on 9 Jun 1858 in Goliad County, Texas; died on 6 Sep 1925 in Paducah, Cottle County, Texas; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Paducah, Cottle County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew shows that he married Lola Mattie York.

At the time of the 1920 federal census, a Tolephus Maddox, M, age 58, born in Texas, was living in Carter County, Oklahoma in a home with wife, Myrtle J, age 30, born in Oklahoma, Hellen Land F 4 years old, born in Texas, Orvil E. Coley M 16 Born Oklahoma, and William P Coley, age 11, born in Oklahoma.

Notes:

Shown as Francis on the 1850 census?

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew" he enlisted in Monroe, LA on 14 April 1862 for the Civil War. He was a prisoner captured and paroled in Vicksburg MS and finally paroled on 9 June 1865 in Monroe, LA. He married Martha Amanda Bryan. They had six children. Wynema McGrew notes that he was a private in Company K, 31 Louisiana Infantry. His residence was listed as Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. According to the family group record prepared by Ritter, James Calvin filed for homestead grant, and he was legally granted 160 acres in Lapine, Louisiana. On the 1910 census, J. C. an M. A. McGrew reported that they had been married 38 years, and had six total children, five still living. Joan and Lureca were still at home, and granddaughters Rosa McGrew and Ulah Tolbird were also listed in the home.

(Research):

Census Listings

1880 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 7 SD 3 ED 69 Stamped 158C
5-5
McGrew, J C W M 28 Farmer La La SC
McGrew, Martha W F 26 Wf Keeping House La --- ---
McGrew, Joseph A W M 5 Son La La La
McGrew, Ellen M W F 3 Dtr La La La
McGrew, William C W M 1 Son La La La

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 8
Enumerated 6 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheet 2B
49-49
McGrew, J C Head W M Mar 1841 59 M 27 La La SC Farmer
McGrew, M. A. Wife W F Apr 1856 43 M 27 6/6 La Ala Ala
McGrew, W. C. Son W M Jun 1878 21 S La La La
McGrew, Joanna Dtr W F Oct 1883 16 S La La La
McGrew, Lariece Dtr W F July 1891 8 S La La La
McGrew, Rada B GrdDtr W F Jan 1897 3 S La La La

James married Martha "Mattie" Amanda Bryan on 23 Dec 1872 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Martha was born on 14 Apr 1854 in Louisiana; died on 17 Apr 1929 in Ruby, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruby, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Huey Dickerson on 4 Jan 1873 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Huey was born in Apr 1845 in Louisiana; died on 13 May 1916 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Huey Oglesby.

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that he was named for his grandfather, and called "Lum." He filed for a homestead grant and was given 160 acres just south of his brother, James Calvin, on Lapine Road. In Dec. 1910, he deeded this property to John McGrew, a son of William L. McGrew, who was a son of George Washington McGrew. As of the 1910 census, Columbus G. and Lisabeth J. had been married 28 years and had three children, two of whom were living. [The number and status of their children agrees to the 1900 census.] Only Thomas E. was still at home. Columbus was a farmer and owned his farm free of mortgage and Thomas was listed as a farm laborer.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheet 14A Stamped 197
236-238
McGrew, Columbus Head W M Nov 1856 43 M 19 La Miss Ala Farmer
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf W F May 1866 34 M 19 3/2 La Miss Miss
McGrew, Sarah A Dtr W F Aug 1884 15 S La La La
McGrew, Ervin Son M W Apr 1894 6 S La La La

1930 Census
Louisiana, West Carroll Parish, Ward Two
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 62-2 SD 3 Sheet 2A Stamped 140
25-26
McGrew, Irving Head M W 34 M 23 La La La Salesman Cattle
McGrew, Leura Wf F W28 M 15 La Ga La
McGrew, T. E. Jr. Son M W 11 S La La La
McGrew, James Carroll Son M W 6 S La La La
McGrew, Mary E Dtr F W 3 5/12 S La La La
26-27
McGrew, G C Head M W 73 M La Tn Tn
McGrew, Elizabeth Wf F W 63 M La Miss Tx

Giles married Elizabeth Jane Campbell on 11 Jul 1881 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Elizabeth was born on 3 May 1866 in Louisiana; died on 28 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Per "The Southern McGrews Grew" he was a farmer. He sold 40 acres in Ouachita Parish on January 11, 1904 to a cousin, William L. McGrew, for $80.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Louisiana, Ouachita Parish, Ward 9
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 95 Sheets 13B and 14A Stamped 197
233-236
W. and Sarah Hendrix and family
234-237
McGrew, Geo. W Head W M July 1859 40 M 20 La La La farmer
McGrew, C. J. Wf W F May 1864 36 M 30 7/7 La La La
McGrew, J. W. Son W M Mar 1880 19 S La La La
McGrew, Willie L Son W M May 1881 18 S La La La
McGrew, Geo. D Son W M Apr 1881 12 S La La La
McGrew, Mary J Dtr W F May 1886 14 S La La La
McGrew, Dovlyn Dtr W F Dec 1892 7 S La La la
McGrew, Nora/Nova A Dtr W F Sept 1894 5 S La La La
McGrew, NOT NAMED Son W M Sept 1899 8/12 S La La La

George married Catherine J. Hendrix on 31 Dec 1879 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Catherine was born on 4 May 1862 in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Dec 1944 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Head Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wynema McGrew writes that in the "Business Directory, Luling [Texas], 19882-1883" Giles was listed as a saloon owner. She also noted that he ran for Sherriff in the 1880's, but received only 206 votes, the top candidate getting 1,182.

Family/Spouse: Fannie Averitt. Fannie was born in Feb 1855 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The biographical information below was copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Judy Rogers and maintained by Elizabeth Duncan.

Addie was born in Louisiana in 1851 but had moved to Texas with her family by 1854-1856.

In 1873 she married John Philip Walker, son of Philip and Sarah Elizabeth Walker. They were married in Guadalupe County, but soon moved to Luling (1874) so that John P could join his brother James K. Walker in establishing the Walker Brothers mercantile enterprise. Addie and John Philip had two sons before she died at age 28.

From Luling Signal, Jan 1, 1880, Vol II #51: "We regret the death of Mrs. J.P. Walker, which occurred at her home in this city last Tuesday evening." This would put her death date as Dec. 1879.

After Addie's death, John Philip and the two boys lived with the Fenner family in Luling, Texas. In 1881, John Philip Walker married Josephine C. Fenner, Addie's sister. John Philip and Josephine C. Walker had four children. They named one of their daughters after Addie. John Philip and Josephine C. are buried in Luling City Cemetery.

Addie is buried near her uncle, Patrick Henry Walker, in Prairie Lea Public Cemetery. In the 1968 inventory of the cemetery there were four unmarked graves (listed as board markers) on one side of Addie and one unmarked grave on her other side. The markers are no longer visible.

Alzetta married John Philip "J. P." Walker on 12 Nov 1873 in Guadalupe County, Texas. John was born on 6 Mar 1849 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1927 in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas; was buried in Luling City Cemetery, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Chris C Fenner
Event Type Death
Event Date 06 Mar 1934
Event Place Luling, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Wife Nancy Gregory Fenner
Profession Night Watchman City of Luling
Birth Date 22 Dec 1854
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John M Fenner
Mother's Name Alzedda Mcgrew
Certificate Number 11240
GS Film number 2115987
Digital Folder Number 005145474
Image Number 00994



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K34F-99B : accessed 01 Jul 2014), Chris C Fenner, 06 Mar 1934; citing certificate number 11240, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2115987.

Notes:

Name Josephine Walker
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Jan 1928
Event Place Luling, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 17 Jan 1857
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mccall Fenner
Mother's Name Alzedda Mcgrew
Informant Addie Walker, Luling
Certificate Number 688
GS Film number 2114437
Digital Folder Number 005145307
Image Number 00308



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37C-WG6 : accessed 01 Jul 2014), Josephine Walker, 25 Jan 1928; citing certificate number 688, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114437.

The biographical information below was copied from her FindAGrave Memorial page, created by Judy Rogers and maintained by Elizabeth Duncan.

Josephine C. Walker was born in Prairie Lea, Guadalupe County, Texas a few years after her family settled there from Ouachita, Louisiana. The family settled on a farm near the Philip Walker farm.

Josephine's sister, Addie, died in 1879. Addie's husband, John P. Walker and their three young boys came to live with the Fenner family in Luling, Texas.

Josephine married John P. in 1881. They had four children and lived in Luling.

Josephine married John Philip "J. P." Walker in Feb 1881. John was born on 6 Mar 1849 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee; died on 11 Dec 1927 in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas; was buried in Luling City Cemetery, Luling, Caldwell County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate shows him as a widowed farmer, and the son of John C. Stiles, born Massachusetts (sic) and an unknown mother. He resided at 321 Cooper in San Antonio at the time of his death. The informant was Elma Stiles of that same address. He was buried in Floresville, but the name of the cemetery was not listed.

Lydia married James Arthur on 24 Sep 1868 in Cherokee County, Texas. James was born about 1846 in Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Susan C. Stafford on 29 Nov 1883 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Susan was born before 1865; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He shares a triple headstone with his parents at the Evergreen Cemetery in Victoria. The informant was Miss Jessie Thurmond of San Antonio.

Annie married James January Jones on 6 Dec 1882 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. James was born in Sep 1856 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Justina Gudat. Justina was born in 1874; died in 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time son Seymour died in 1919, they were residents of San Antonio, Texas, living on 914 Fowler Street.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Victoria County, Victoria
Enumerated 9 June 1900
SD 13 ED 87 Sheet 7A
300-149-149
Mitchell, J D Head W M Oct 1848 51 M 28 Tx SC MO Stock Raiser
Mitchell, Agnes M Wf W F Feb 1852 48 M 28 11/8 Tx Ky Md
Mitchell, Rebecca Dtr W F Feb 1883 17 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Mitchell, Acho D Dtr W F Sep 1886 13 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Mitchell, J D Jr Son W M Dec 1888 11 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Mitchell, Lafayette W Son W M Feb 1895 5 S Tx Tx Tx At Home
Thurmond, George M. Boarder Head W M Dec 1873 26 M 3 Tx Ky Tx Lawyer
Thurmond, Agnes Mitchell Wf W F Oct 1876 25 M 3 2/2 Tx Tx Tx
Thurmond, George Muratt Son W M Feb 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx At Home
Thurmond, Mary Agnes Dtr W F Apr 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx At Home
Reyas, Olife Servant M F Feb 1864 36 M 3 Tx Mex Tx Cook

1910 Census
Texas, Val Verde County, JP One
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 15 ED 138 Sheet 4A
508-70-72
Thurmond, Goo. M Head M W 36 m2 6 Tx Tx Tx Attorney Dist Attorney
Thurmond, Rosa Wf F W 30 m1 6 2/2 Tx Italy/Italian Germany/German
Thurmond, Murat G Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Thurmond, Mary A Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Thurmond, Roger S Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Thurmond, Alfred S Son M W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

George married Mary Agnes Mitchell on 24 Feb 1897 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Mary was born in Oct 1876 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Rosalia "Rosa" Comolli about 1904. Rosalia was born on 13 Jul 1880 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; died on 6 Feb 1942 in Val Verde County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Ella Love
Event Type Death
Event Date 26 Mar 1931
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Sophie Sweeny
Informant Mrs. S. M. Lister, 4209 Montrose Blvd Houston TX
Burial or Removal Sweeny, Texas
Certificate Number 13526
GS Film number 2135507
Digital Folder Number 005145146
Image Number 02715



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7D6-R6R : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Ella Love, 26 Mar 1931; citing certificate number 13526, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2135507.

Ellen married Erwin Nicholas Wilson on 21 Jan 1879. Erwin was born about 1844 in Galveston County, Texas; died about 1888 in Brazoria, Brazoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His occupation was shown as "Lawyer" on the 1880 census.

Notes:

Name Mrs. Frank Rowe
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Jan 1923
Event Place Moody's Sanitarium San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mcgrew
Mother's Name Sophy Sweeney
Informant Frank Rowe, Houston, Texas
Burial or removal Sweeny, Texas
Certificate Number 346
GS Film number 2074698
Digital Folder Number 005145618
Image Number 00746



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CG-BT9 : accessed 02 Jul 2014), Frank Rowe, 28 Jan 1923; citing certificate number 346, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074698.

Notes:

Middle initial variously shown as J, H or M. Ester McGrew Hardin states his middle name was MOODY.

Children names were obtained from both census records and a letter from Clara Manning, a descendant of Katherine McGrew McGuill to Esther McGrew Hardin. The McGrew's lived in Blanconia, just barely across the Refugio county line in Bee County. It was distinguished in the early days as being the headquarters of Sallie Scull, a notorious woman cattle operator and gunwoman.

John McGrew was killed in a gunfight in front of a saloon in Refugio in 1876. According to Hobart Huson's book "Refugio":

"Charles Berkowitz moved to Refugio and founded the famous "Bull's Head Saloon" at the southwest intersection of Alamo and Yabacion streets. It also had a gambling parlor associated with it. ..(perhaps the most noted gunfight) between John McGrew and Luke Porter. There was some sort of disagreement between the two men, and bullets began to spatter all over the place. The customers rushed to cover leaving a clear field to the principals. Present was a Mexican gambler, who with more courage than discretion tried to stop the melee. He stepped behind McGrew at the instant that a bullet from Porter's gund plowed through McGrew's body. The same bullet tore through the Mexican gambler's body and killed him." The footnote to this story cites W.L. Rea's "Memoirs."

His wife Julia Hart, whose parents were early settlers in the Irish Colony in nearby San Patricio, Texas.

Buried in Calvary cemetery.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1870 Census
Texas, Refugio County, SD Number 4, PO Refugio
Enumerated 8 July 1870 Stamped 139
71-71
McGrew, John 24 M W Stock Raiser 4--- $500 Miss
McGrew, Julia 23 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Marcina 2 F W Tx
72-72
McGrew, R W 27 M W Stock Raiser $5000 $10,000 Miss
McGrew, Alice 24 F W Keeping House Tx
McGrew, Dixie 5 M W Tx
McGrew, Sophie 3 F W Tx
73-73
McGrew, WIlliam 78 M W Farerm 1000 $--- Ala
McGrew, Elvira 60 F W Keeping house Ga
McGrew, James 36 M W Stock Driver Miss
McGrew, Besty 30 F B House Servant Tx
McGrew, Harriet 36 F Mu Houseservant Tx
McGrew, Tom 4 M Mu Tx
McGrew, Billy 3 m Mu Tx
McGrew, Norah 5 F Mu Tx

John married Julia Hart on 2 Jun 1869 in Refugio County, Texas. Julia (daughter of Timothy Hart and Mary St. John) was born in Feb 1848 in San Patricio County, Texas; died on 20 Jan 1923 in Blanconia, Bee County, Texas; was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Refugio, Refugio County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lived with his uncle, Dr. William Patrick Henry McGrew, after his mother died.

Notes:

She was said to have married Jim Tom and John L. Paschal.

Notes:

Her Texas Death certificate showed her as married, and her name as Sarah Julia O'Bryan. Informant was J. B. O'Bryan.

Sophie married William Pickney Paschal before 1891. William was born about 1858 in Texas; died after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Beulah Ella Espy
Event Type Death
Event Date 19 Aug 1940
Event Place Brady, McCulloch, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 08 May 1874
Birthplace Refugio, Texas
Father's Name R W Mcgrew
Mother's Name Alice Duke
Certificate Number 38755
GS Film number 2138005
Digital Folder Number 005144976
Image Number 01520



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3MB-SM6 : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Beulah Ella Espy, 19 Aug 1940; citing certificate number 38755, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138005.

Family/Spouse: Sidney Walton Espy. Sidney was born on 23 Feb 1869 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 23 Mar 1953 in Brady, McCulloch County, Texas; was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Brady, McCulloch County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Martha Fenna Jones
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Nov 1971
Event Place Eldorado, Schleicher, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 19 Apr 1878
Birthplace, Texas
Father's Name R W Mcgrew
Mother's Name Alice Duke
Informant Mrs. Frankie J. Williams (daughter)
Certificate Number 82643
GS Film number 2223415
Digital Folder Number 005145942
Image Number 01674



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36Y-55H : accessed 04 Jul 2014), Martha Fenna Jones, 24 Nov 1971; citing certificate number 82643, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2223415.