52 Cousins~The John Calvin Futrell Family

John Calvin Futrell was born on 5 Feb 1836 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  He was a son of Isaac Futrell and Levica Cook. He had four older siblings with him being the youngest of the five. 

He can be found in the Stewart County, Tennessee Federal Census for 1850 through 1880.  John Calvin Futrell died without leaving a will. There are documents scattered throughout the Probate Books, Guardian Bond, Year of supplies for widow, etc.  John’s estate was probated on 11 Jan 1898 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  

John Calvin Futrell and Alpha Jane Knight were married on 23 Apr 1859 in Stewart County, Tennessee.

Item 32, Last Entry

Alpha Jane Knight, daughter of Nathan B. Knight and Jane Clayton, was born on 27 Mar 1840. She died on 13 Jul 1909 at the age of 69 in Stewart County, Tennessee. 

John Calvin Futrell and Alpha Jane Knight had the following children:

i. Asa A. Futrell was born on 12 Apr 1860 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 8 Jan 1941 at the age of 80.

ii. Daniel Redden Futrell was born on 25 Apr 1862 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 19 Mar 1935 at the age of 72.

iii. Robert Lee Futrell was born on 11 Oct 1866 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 29 Oct 1953 at the age of 87 at Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. 

iv. Mittie Jane Futrell was born on 12 Feb 1873 in Stewart County, Tennessee. She died on 29 Jun 1950 at the age of 77.

v. James Stokley Futrell was born on 12 Nov 1869 in Stewart County, Tennessee. No further information was found on James Stokley Futrell and he is believed to have died at a young age. 

vi. Marion Futrell was born about 1870 in Stewart County, Tennessee. He died on 23 Mar 1891 at the age of 21. 

vii. Dillie Ann Futrell, born 9 Aug 1875, Stewart County, Tennessee; married Albert King, 18 Aug 1892, Stewart County, Tennessee; died 28 Sep 1955.

viii. Leona Futrell was born on 15 Dec 1877 in Stewart County, Tennessee. She died on 20 Sep 1955 at the age of 77 in Hoxie, Lawrence, Arkansas.

ix. Starkey David Futrell was born on 15 Mar 1880 in Stewart County, Tennessee.  He died on 13 Sep 1955 at the age of 75 in Calloway County, Kentucky. 

John Calvin Futrell is my 2nd Cousin 5X Removed. 

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  1. The Calloway County Genealogical Society, Bible records of Calloway County and adjoining counties (Calloway County, Kentucky: The Calloway County Genealogical Society, 1971), pages 115 &116.

2. 1860 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 8, Stewart County, Tennessee, Page: 492 (Stamped); Line 8, Dwelling 1012, Family 1014, Household of John FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 896.

3. 1870 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, District 8, Stewart County, Tennessee, Page: #325 (Stamped); Line 15, Dwelling 110, Family 108, Household of John FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm M593.

4. 1880 U. S. Census, Stewart County, Tennessee, population schedule, Great Western Furnace, Stewart, Tennessee, enumeration district (ED) 158, Page: #294B (Stamped); Line 5, Dwelling NL, Family 29, Household of J. C. FUTRELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025); citing National Archives Microfilm T9.

5. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed February 2025); Memorial page for John Calvin Futrell; (5 February 1836–15 September 1897); Find a Grave memorial # 27481360, Citing Rushing Creek Cemetery; Stewart County, Tennessee, USA.

6. Stewart County, Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, John C Futrell; digital images, Ancestry.com, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com: online February 2025); Administrators Bonds and Letters, 1883-1967.

7. Stewart County, Tennessee, Estate Inventory and acct Sales, John C. Futrell.

8. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, John Calvin Futrell (5 February 1836–15 September 1897), Memorial # 27481360.

9. "Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: online January 2025), MARRIAGE: John C Futvill [Futrell] & Alpha Knight, Marriage Date 23 Apr 1859; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/24538:1169.

10. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Alpha Jane Knight Futrell (27 March 1840–13 July 1909), Memorial # 27481369.

11. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Alpha Jane Knight Futrell (27 March 1840–13 July 1909), Memorial # 27481369.

12. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Starkey David Futrell (15 March 1880–13 September 1955), Memorial # 21679587.

The Wives of Williams/Williamson Eddins

[Note:] The Senior William Eddins (1757-Nov 1822) is my 4th Great Grandfather. Williams or Williamson Eddins is his son. There is a lot of misinformation and created information about this family. Forty-five years ago, he was William Eddins, then he became William B. Eddins and today he is William Benjamin Eddins according to many trees. The truth is no document has been presented showing him to be anything other than William Eddins and the maiden name of his first wife Nancy and his second wife is still unknown. Many don’t even know that he was twice married.]  

Williams or Williamson Eddins was borne abt 1781 to William Eddins and his wife Nancy [Last name unknown, LNU]. 

Williams or Williamson was the first borne of nine children borne to William and Nancy. [If it weren’t for a lawsuit no one would know the names of the two wives of William the Elder.] 

About 1808, at age 27, Williams is said to have married Elizabeth Ingram most likely in Chesterfield District, South Carolina. This marriage year is based on the birth of their 1st borne, a daughter, on 23 August 1809. No document has been found and presented as evidence that Williams 1st wife was Elizabeth Ingram. 

NOTE: AS A MATTER OF FACT, NO DOCUMENT HAS BEEN FOUND WITH ELIZABETH INGRAM, WIFE OF WILLIAMS EDDINS NAME ON IT. The only source for her is a created FindaGrave Memorial with no proof, no source, no tombstone. No-one alive today knows when she died or where she was buried. 

After the birth of 5 children, 2 daughters and 3 sons, Williams and his first wife moved their family from Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Butler County, Alabama. 

There his 1st wife died, and Williams entered into marriage with Hannah Wilson a daughter of James Wilson & Lydia [last name unknown].  

Williams Eddins was a widow with 6 children. William and Hannah are known to have two children: 

 

Deed:

Williams Eddins, Wilson Eddins and PR Eddins, Pike County, Alabama, Deed Book A, page 83

27 Sep 1832

Pike County, Alabama

Pike county Deed Bk A, Page 83; Top of Page -Deed of Gift from Williams Eddins to grandson Pleasant R Eddins; Bottom of Page - Deed of Gift to children of Williams Eddins named William R, Calvin T, Matilda, Mahala Elizabeth, and Lysian (phonetic spelling for Lizzie Ann). Body of Deed of Gift says "William Eddins", but the Clerk notes the name "Williams Eddins" in the certification and "Williams Eddins" in the signature on page 84.

Deed:

Williams Eddins Deed to Pleasant R. Eddins DB 1, pg 83

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} Know all men by these presents that I, Williams Eddins in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for Pleasant R. Eddins, my grandson as well as for the consideration of one dollar do this day give grant and warrant unto the said Pleasant R. Eddins the following property to wit one Negro girl by the name of Rachael to have and to hold the above property in his own right and possession forever. I do hereby warrant and defend the said property unto him the said Pleasant R. Eddins against myself my heirs Executors & administrators in testimony whereunto I have set my Hand and seal this Sept 27th 1832.

                                                            Williams Eddins {seal}

Witness: Francis X his mark Williamson, Wilson Eddins 

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} I John D. Curtis Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Williams Eddins who signed the within instrument this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the same on the day and date therein mentioned for the purposes therein expressed. October 1st. 1832

Recorded 5th Oct 1832 John D. Curtis  clk {seal}

Deed:

Williams Eddins Deed to Children DB 1, pg 83-84

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} Know all men by these presents that I, William Eddins in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for William R. Eddins, my son as well as for the consideration of one dollar do this day give grant and warrant unto the said William R. Eddins the following property to wit one Negro woman by the name of Sarah to have and to hold the above property own right and title forever. I do this day also on conditions of natural love and affections which I have for Calvin T. Eddins my son the following property to wit one Negro boy by the name of John to have and to hold as his own right and property forever. I do also give to Matilda Eddins my daughter the following property to wit two cows and calves also one bay mare worth one hundred dollars to have and to hold as her own property forever. I do also give Mahala Elizabeth Eddins my daughter the following property to wit ten cows and calves to have and to hold as her own property. I do also give my daughter Lysian [Lizzie Ann] Eddins my daughter the following property to wit ten cows and calves to have and to hold as her own property forever. 

Page 84

The State of Alabama}

Pike County} I John D. Curtis Clerk of the County court of said County do hereby certify that Williams Eddins who signed the within instrument this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged that he signed sealed and delivered the same on the day and date therein mentioned for the purposes therein expressed. October 1st. 1832

Recorded 5th Oct 1832 John D. Curtis C. {seal}

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3S7-6CL?i=71&cat=73280 [Image 72 of 576]

Children not named are Catherine C. Eddins married Rev. Noah Parker and Wilson W. Eddins, deceased leaving his son Pleasant R. Eddins, grandson of Williams Eddins. 

Both, Williams/Williamson Eddins died after 1860 in Butler County, Alabama. His wife Hannah Wilson died after 1850 and before 1860. No exact birth or death dates have been found for them. 

Williams/Williamson Eddins is my 3rd Great Grand Uncle. 

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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com: accessed 3 November 2018); Memorial page for Williamson Eddins; (1781–1865); Find a Grave memorial # 114811477, Citing Butler County, Alabama, USA; Eddins/Dees Family Cemetery.

2. Alabama, Deed Book:  E, Page 290-291, Moses Jones & Ux to Washington Eddins; Register of Deeds, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

3. Land Deed - Williams Eddins Deed to Children; 27 September 1832; Deed Book #DB 1; Page(s) pg 83-84; The Chancery Clerk's Office; Troy, Pike County, Alabama; 3 March 2019.

4. Alabama, Deed Book: "P", Page 316-317, William Eddins & wife To Deed Benjamin E. Norris; Register of Deeds, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

5. 1850 U. S. Census, Monroe County, Alabama, population schedule, Monroe County, Alabama, Page: 57A(stamped) Line 8, Dwelling 829, Family 829, Household of Wm EDDINS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com: viewed 8 November 2018); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 11.

6. 1860 U. S. Census, Butler County, Alabama, population schedule, Precinct 3, Butler, Alabama, Page: 143(stamped); Line 23, Dwelling 1053, Family 1053, A. J. CEAVEY [SEARCY]; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com: online January 2024); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_3.

7. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Elizabeth Ingram Eddins (1790–1828), Memorial:#114811563.

8. "Alabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: online February 2025), Marriage: Williams Eddins & Hannah Dedman, Marriage Date 18 Oct 1833.

9. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4192/records/1111274