Treasure Chest Thursday~Marriages of Alexander L. Brock

Alexander L. Brock was born  21 August 1855, a son of James Brock and Martha Jane Teal. He had 13 siblings; 5 brothers and 8 sisters.

Alexander L. Brock married 1st Amanda Knight on 30 December 1880 in Barbour County, Alabama. I have found no evidence of a death date for Amanda; but, on 17 May 1911, Alexander L. Brock married Sally White in Barbour County, Alabama.

Alexander’s first wife Amanda Knight was the daughter of  Harbert S. C. Knight and Mary Zitterow. Her father died 2 Dec 1879; her Mother passed away on 15 November 1880; Amanda and Alexander were married on 30 December1880. Both of her parents were deceased when she was first married.

As stated previously we don’t have a date of death for Amanda Knight Brock but we do know that Alexander was a widow in 1910; so Amanda passed away before 20 April 1910.

1910 CENSUS: Faulk, Barbour County, Alabama; Roll: T624_2; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374015; Page: 5B/133; Line 78, Dwelling 100, Family 102; Alex. L. BROCK, Head, age 50, born  Aug 1855 in AL, Widowed; parents born in SC.

Marriage Snippett for Alexander L. Brock

Alexander L. Brock and Amanda Knight Marriage 

Alexander L. Brock and Sallie White Marriage 

Wordless Wednesday~Constantine Triumphal Arch Gate

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumphal_arch

Amanuensis Monday~Trust Deed Between William A. Purvis and a Local Business called Marshall and Richardson, 1879

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Today’s subject is an Anson County Trust Deed between William A. Purvis and a Local Business called Marshall and Richardson, 1879.¹

William A. Purvis is my 2nd great grandfather. He and his son, William James (my great Grandfather) are trying to make a living farming approximately 100 acres of land. From what I can see in the available Trust Deeds they did manage to eke out a living from year to year.

Before turning to farming, my 2nd Great grandfather listed his occupation as a shoemaker. When this failed to provide for his growing family he turned to farming.

On 23 September 1899, William A. Purvis and his wife Betsy sold to J. D. Rhyne 12 acres of land for Fifty-four dollars (DB 33:370). These 12 acres were sliced off of the last 30 acres remaining in his ownership. Eighteen acres were preserved to support his 2nd wife Betsy and daughter Ella Frances. A year later Betsy sold the remaining  18 acres to J. D. Rhyne and moved in with her daughter and new son-in-law, Tom Tarleton. 

William A. Purvis is not listed in the 1900 Census and Betsy is listed as a widow. The census was enumerated on 28 June 1900.

William A. Purvis died between 23 September 1899 and 28 June  1900. No grave, tombstone or death notice has been found.

Transcription:

W. A. Purvis to Marshall + Richardson
State of North Carolina}
County of Anson } Whereas Marshall + Richardson of Anson County in the State of North Carolina has agreed to make advances to W. A. Purvis of the county of Anson and the State aforesaid for purposes of agriculture during the year A.D. 1879 to the value of One Hundred & Sixty Dollars and such further sums as the said Marshall + Richardson may deem necessary to be made not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Dollars; and whereas the said W. A. Purvis desires to secure to the said Marshall + Richardson prompt payment for the advances made in accordance with the provisions of the Acts of General Assembly in such cases made and provided ratified on the 1st day of March 1867 and the Act to re-enact and amend the same ratified March 1st 1873, doth by these presents sell, transfer and agrees to deliver to the said Marshall + Richardson on the 1st day of October so much cotton, corn and other products raised by him during the present year as shall be sufficient to pay for the supplies to be furnished as aforesaid, which conveyance and transfer shall create a lien in favor of the said Marshall + Richardson to the extent of the advances made or to be made upon all the crop the said W. A. Purvis may raise during the present year and for further security the said W. A. Purvis bargains, sells + conveys to the said Marshall + Richardson the following articles of personal property to wit: one mouse colored mule, one one Horseway and three cows + calves - two yearlings - seven head of hogs - one Sow and six pigs, farming tools + with the understanding that if the said W. A. Purvis shall will and truly pay the said Marshall + Richardson for the advances as aforesaid on or before the 15th day of October the said lien shall be discharged and the said property shall revert to the said W. A. Purvis, otherwise the said Marshall + Richardson shall have power to take unto their possession all of said property and crop on the farm or elsewhere if removed and sell the same or so much thereof for cash, as may be necessary to pay for the advances aforesaid attorney's fees, registration and any other expenses incurred in executing this provision first advertising said sale for ten at three public places in the county. I the said W. A. Purvis do hereby certify that no other lien or mortgage has been given upon said crop or property. If this claim is not paid at maturity to bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent annum from date hereof to the payment. In witness whereof the said W. A. Purvis has hereunto set his hand and seal this 3 day of March A. D. 1879.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of
W. C. Hardison                                               W. A. Purvis Seal

State of North Carolina}
Anson County} The due execution of the foregoing Lien and Mortgage was proven before me this day by the oath and examination of W. C. Hardison the subscribing witness. Let the same with this certificate be registered. This the 3rd day of March A.D. 1879.
                                                                       J. C. McLanchlin, CSC
State of North Carolina}
Anson County}  March 4th day 1879, Then the foregoing Lien and Mortgage came unto my hands and was duly registered.
                                                        J. Coppedge, Register of Deeds


William A. Purvis is my 2nd great grandfather.

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[1] Anson County, NC, Register of Deeds; Trust Deed Books, Volume 10, Page 431-432; GS Film # 1689063; Hyperlink- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8982-WBF8?i=251&cat=330384

NOTE: As stated before the + symbol is used in lieu of the Ampersand

William J. Gulledge Civil War Pension

William J. Gulledge was born about 1846, a son of William D. Gulledge and Martha A. Brock. His mother, Martha A. Brock was the daughter of Benjamin Brock and Temperance [LNU].  William J. were the oldest and first born child of William and Martha. William J. Gulledge had 10 siblings; 4 brothers and 6 sisters.  

When the Civil War broke out, William J. Gulledge enlisted into Company "B", 57th Alabama on 6 May 1863. 

After the war, William J. came home to marry Susan O. Hughes on 28 January 1866. in Pike County, Alabama.

In June 1903, William J. Gulledge made application for the Relief of Confederate Soldiers and Sailors.

After several iterations with the Pension Board, William J. Gulledge was approved for a pension.

In one instance, they referred to his military record as vague, uncertain and inaccurate. I can see why, I have found no record of him in the 57th Alabama.  

William J. Gulledge is my 1st Cousin 3 times removed.



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Image 801 of 1948; Ancestry.com, Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958 for Wm J Gullage; Shorten Hyperlink - goo.gl/pNXnAq (Must be an Ancestry.com subscriber to view.) goo.gl/pNXnAq

It’s Family Time~Hawley Rivers

Sometimes research is simple; at other times it’s very complex. Such is the case here.  Not much is known of Hawley Rivers, her marriage and the birth of her children. What I have been able to find is presented here. Two things are certain; she led a difficult life and she was a very resourceful woman.

Hawley Rivers was born about 1815, a daughter of William Rivers and Elizabeth “Betsy” Rivers.

Hawley Rivers and Robert Rivers were married about 1834 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. Robert Rivers, son of Isaac Rivers and Nancy Parker, was born (date unknown).

Robert Rivers and Hawley Rivers had the following children:

        i.    William Rivers was born in 1835 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        ii.    Nancy Rivers died before 1850. She was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

In 1880, Hawley age 66, is enumerated within the Household of Michael Davis. This may seem illogical until you realized the Michael wife’s Hulda is the sister of Hawley Rivers.

The exact date of Hawley's passing is unknown but is believed to be sometime in the mid-1880s. No tombstone or grave has been found for Hawley Rivers. 

Hawley Rivers is my 3rd Great Grand Aunt.













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1. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, page 179B, Line 29, Dwelling/Family 1244/1244, Household of Hawley Rivers; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 2 August 2011); citing  National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
2. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, page 126, Line 32, Dwelling 460, Family 460, Household of George A. PARKER; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 27 July 2015); citing  National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
3. 1860 Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, page 126, line 37, Poor House Household, dwelling 460, family 460;, Hawley Rivers; online database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed July 2010); citing National Archives Microfilm Publication M653, Roll 1217.
4. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #5, Page 316B, Line 28, Dwelling 129, Family 129, Household of Michael DAVIS; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 21 July 2011); citing National Archive  Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.

Amanuensis Monday~Trust Deed~W. A. Pervis to Marshall + Richards, 1878

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Today’s subject is a Trust Deed~W. A. Pervis to Marshall + Richards, 1878.¹

This Deed of Trust provided security (personal property) for a loan from Marshall and Richardson to my 2nd Great Grandfather William A. Purvis. These loans were mostly for agricultural purposes to buy supplies for the planting of crops.

W. A. Pervis to Marshall + Richardson

State of North Carolina)
County of Anson } I, W. A. Pervis of the county of Anson in the State of North Carolina am indebted to Marshall + Richardson of the county of Anson and state aforesaid in the sum of one hundred dollars for which they hold my note to be due on the 15th day of Oct. A. D. 1878 and to secure the payment of the same I do hereby convey to him these articles of personal property to wit: (1) one bay mare, (1) wagon (1 horse), 12 head of hogs, (8) eight head of cattle, household furniture, farming tools &c. But on this special trust that if I fail to pay said debt and interest on or before the 15th day of Oct. A. D. 1878 then they may sell said property or so much thereof as may be necessary by public auction for cash, first giving twenty days notice at three public places and apply the proceeds of such sale to the discharge of said debt and interest in the same, and pay any surplus to me, given under my hand and seal this 1st  day of March A. D. 1878.
Witness W. C. Hardison                                  W. A. Pervis {seal}

State of North Carolina}
Anson County} The due execution of the foregoing chattel mortgage was proven before me this day by the oath and examination of W. C. Hardison the subscribing witness. Let it with this certificate be registered. Witness my hand and seal of office at office in Wadesboro this 1st day of March A. D. 1878.
                                                             John C. McLanchlin, CSC
                                                          
State of North Carolina}
Anson County) The 5th day of March 1878. Then the foregoing chattel mortgage came into my hands and was duly registered.
                                                          J. Coppedge Register of Deeds

William A. Purvis is my 2nd Great Grandfather.




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[1] Volume 9, Page 351-352 Anson Co., NC Film # 1689064; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G982-C624?i=486&cat=330384

It’s Family Time~Thomas Benjamin Teal and Julia Elizabeth Davis

Thomas Benjamin Teal was born on 1 Sep 1847 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. He was a son of Benjamin Franklin Teal and Eliza A. Davis. Thomas Benjamin was the 3rd of 11 children born to Benjamin and Eliza. They lived in the Court House township of Chesterfield County.

Julia Elizabeth Davis, born 28 March 1848 was the daughter of Carroll Washington Davis and Elizabeth Boatwright. She was the 2nd of three children born before her mother, Elizabeth Boatwright Davis, passed away on 15 December 1853 following complication related to childbirth. 

Thomas Benjamin Teal and Julia Elizabeth Davis were married about 1867/68 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.  The 1900 Census shows they had been married 32 years with 12 children 9 of which were still living. The Census was enumerated on 6 July 1900.

Thomas Benjamin Teal and Julia Elizabeth Davis had the following children:

        i.    Mary Eliza Teal, born 20 Aug 1868, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married [FNU] Hancock, bef 1900; married James Thomas Ellis, 1907, Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina; died 5 Jun 1943, Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina.
        ii.    Lillie J. Teal was buried in Nov 1870 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was born on 19 Nov 1870 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She died on 19 Nov 1870 at the age of 0 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        iii.    Benjamin F. Teal, born Nov 1871, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Nellie E. [LNU], 1900, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        iv.    Baxter Randolph Teal, born 26 Apr 1874, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Evie Eugenia Rivers, 2 Sep 1908, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 30 Jun 1952, Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina.
        v.    Cora Eugenia Teal, born 1877, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Michael Gardner, abt 1897, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        vi.    George R. Teal was buried in Aug 1878 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. He was born on 7 Aug 1878 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. He died on 14 Aug 1878 at the age of 0 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        vii.    Christopher Wesley Teal, born 23 Sep 1880, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 27 May 1904, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        viii.    Frances P. Teal was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She died on 28 Jun 1885 at the age of 1 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
        ix.    Nettie Gertrude Teal, born 16 Mar 1886, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married James Lloyd Eddins, 27 Jul 1905, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 18 Sept 1972, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
        x.    Laura Florence Teal, born 8 Dec 1887, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Charlie D. Rivers, 26 Aug 1906, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 15 Jan 1974, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
        xi.    Charles Laudy Teal, born 26 Sep 1891, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Annie Estelle Thomas; died 3 Mar 1942, Sanford, Lee, North Carolina.
        xii.    Lucas John Teal, born 2 Mar 1895, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Janie McLaurin; died 11 Apr 1948, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

Thomas Benjamin Teal, age 64, died on 19 Aug 1912 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. His wife, Julia Elizabeth Davis Teal, age 63, died 3 December 1913 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. They are buried in a family plot in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery


Thomas Benjamin Teal and Julia Elizabeth Davis are both my 2nd Cousin 3 times removed.






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1. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 1182. Tombstone of Thomas Benjamin TEAL; 1 September 1847–19 August 1912, Teal Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
2. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County , South Carolina, Page 178A, Line 13, Dwelling 1220, Family 1220, Household of Benjamin F. TEAL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 9 July 2012); citing  National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
3. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page 118; Line 14, Dwelling #351, Family #350, Household of B. F. TEAL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 9 July 2012); citing  National Archives Microfilm M653-1217.
4. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 005, Page 319D; Line 6, Dwelling 156, Family 156, Household of Thos. B. TEAL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 22 July 2012); citing  National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
5. 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 21, Page 107B/23B; Line 61, Dwelling 429, Family 436, Household of  Thomas TEAL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 22 July 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm  T623_1523.
6. 1910 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0037, Page 135B/9B; Line 61, Dwelling 154, Family 154, Household of Dock TEAL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 21 July 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm  T624_1455.
7. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed  23 July 2012); Memorial page for T. B. Teal; (1 September 1847–19 August 1912); Find a Grave memorial # 43504735, Citing Teal Family Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
8. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Julia E. Teal (28 March 1848–3 December 1913), Memorial # 43504668.
9. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Population Schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 179B; Line 12, Dwelling 1241, Family 1241, Household of Carroll W. DAVIS.
10. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 125B; Line 6, Dwelling 448, Family 447, Household of C. W. DAVIS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 27 August 2011); citing  National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
11. "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ : Viewed January 2012), images, "Carroll W. Davis, Probate File #66," images 23-158; South Carolina Archives and History.
12. Harry Alexander Davis, The Davis Family (Davies and David) in Wales and America: genealogy of Morgan David of Pennsylvania (Washington, D.C.: H. A. Davis, 1927), pages 222 & 223.

Treasure Chest Thursday~The Marriage of Valentine Brock and Nancy W. Vandigriff

Today’s treasure chest document is the marriage of Valentine Brock and Nancy W. Vandigriff.

Valentine Brock b. 2 Feb 1815 was the son of Valentine (bef 1775-bef 1830) Brock and Elizabeth Lundy (3 Feb. 1780-25 April 1850).

Nancy W. Vandigriff, b. 22 March 1817 was the daughter of John Vandigriff and Margaret Crockett.
Valentine Brock and his wife Elizabeth Lundy had migrated from Chesterfield County, SC to Henry County, Georgia. I believe this move took place after 1820. In 1820, Valentine and Elizabeth are still living in Chesterfield County.

1820 Census of the United States, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 121; Line 19, Household of Valentine Brock; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 June 2016); citing National Archives Microfilm M 33_119.

Valentine Brock and Nancy W. Vandigriff were married  21 Jul 1836 in  Henry County, Georgia. Their marriage is documented on Page 171 of the Henry County Georgia's Marriage Book 1822-1837 shown here: Their marriage is recorded mid-page of page 171, the right panel below.

The snippet (entry for Valentine Brock) was taken from page 171 above.

Transcription: 
Georgia Henry County – I certify that Valentine Brock and Nancy Vandigriff were duly joined in matrimony by me this 21st day of July 1846                                            J. A. Ellis J. J. C.
                     Recorded this 14th day of September 1836
                                                 Chas. Bayne D. C. C. O.

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[1] Henry County, Georgia, marriage (21 July 1836), Valentine Brock & Nancy Vandigriff; County Clerks, Henry County, Georgia. Henry County, Georgia, 1822-1837 Marriage Book. FHL Film # 004849061.

Treasure Chest Tuesday~NC Marriage of Thomas Honeycutt + Cebe Coltur

Today posting is the North Carolina Marriage Record of Thomas Honeycutt and Cebe Coltur.


Transcription:
Thomas Honeycutt & Cebe Coltur acknowledged themfelves Indebted to Richard Caswell Esqr Govern’r and Succefsors the Sum of five hundred Pounds to be Paid on Condition that there is no lawful Cause to obstruct a Marriage between Thomas Honeycutt & Cebe Coltur for whom a License now Ifsues-- Witnefs our hands & Seal this 8th Day of August 1787 & ?? year of our Independence.
Signed Seal &                               Thomas X his mark Honeycutt {Seal}
Deliver in the presence
T. L. Pinto  Wm McCauley                        {Seal}

The Honeycutt~Coltur Marriage can be found Orange County, NC Marriage Bonds (1781-1879); Image 4309 of 10218.

The parents of Thomas Honeycutt are unknown.




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NOTE: Blogger does not deal with the ampersand very well hence when you use an ampersand this is what you see &
[1] "Index to North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : Viewed 2 January 2019), Thomas Honeycutt and Cebe Coltur Marriage; North Carolina Division of Archives and History, 1977; Hyperlink: https://goo.gl/1T78kE.

Amanuensis Monday~Chesterfield County Land Deed, Archibald Blue to Samuel Brock [1855]

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.
His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
Today’s subject is a Chesterfield County Land Deed~Archibald Blue to Samuel Brock [1855] ^[1]




Transcription:

Archibald Blue }
         To               }  Deed
Samuel Brock}
State of South Carolina,
         Know all men by these presents, that I, Archibald Blue of the District of Chesterfield and the State aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred Dollars to me paid by Samuel Brock  of the District of Chesterfield in the State of South Carolina have granted , bargained sold and released and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Samuel Brock all that piece parcel or tract of land situate lying and being in the District  of Chesterfield and the State of South Carolina, on the waters of Westfield Creek beginning on a Black Jack X111W, on the lower line of a tract of land granted to Elizabeth Brooks and running South 23 chains to a Black Jack X111W, thence S 54 degrees W 32.50 to a Pine X111W thence N 27 degrees W with the upper line of a tract of 343 acres granted to William Brooks to a corner on said Elizabeth Brooks' tract thence with the various lines of the said Elizabeth Brooks' tract around to the beginning Black Jack containing one hundred acres more or less; it being part of two tract of land, one granted to Elizabeth Brooks, the other granted to William Brooks bearing date the seventh day of October AD 1799, it being a tract of land  conveyed to James A. Brock by James Brock by deed bearing date twenty fifth day of August AD 1830, and conveyed by the said James A. Brock to our Stephen Brock by deed bearing date 31st day of January AD 1853, and sold at Sheriff's sale as the property of the said Stephen Brock and conveyed to me , by Stephen Jackson Sheriff of Chesterfield District together with all and singular the rights, members, hereditaments, and appurtenances to the said premises belonging, or in any wise incident or appertaining; to have and to hold, all and singular the premises before mentioned , unto the said Samuel Brock, his heirs and assigns forever; and I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, to warrant and forever defend, all and singular the said premises  unto the said Samuel Brock, his heirs and assigns against myself and heirs and against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
Witness my hand and seal this twenty day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five and in the seventy ninth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered}                        A. Blue {LS}
In the presence of}
Henry McIver
Joel W. Brock

The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield District}
         Personally appeared before me Henry McIver and made oath, that he saw the within named Archibald Blue sign, seal and as his act and deed deliver the within written Deed and that he with Joel W. Brock witnessed the execution thereof.
Sworn before me the twentieth}
Day of January 1855}                        Henry McIver
W. L. T. Prince
Not. Pub. C. D.
The State of South Carolina}
Chesterfield District}
         I, Kerman T. Morgan, a magistrate in and for the District and State aforesaid do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern, that Margaret C. Blue, the wife of the within named Archibald Blue did this day appear before me, and upon being privately and separately examined before me, did declare, that she did freely, voluntarily, and without any compulsion, dread or fear of any person, or persons whomsoever release and forever relinquish unto the within named Samuel Brock, his heirs and assigns, all her interest and Estate, and also all her rights and claim of Dower of, in and to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released.
Sworn under my hand and seal this twentieth-second day of January Anno Domini 1855.
K. T. Morgan,  Magst. (no seal)                    M. C. Blue
Register Office
Chesterfield District
         Recorded 24 Jany 1855 in Book R, page 194. Examined and certified by
                                 J. C. Craig, Reg C.D.

---------------Recorded 11th Febry 1892-----------------

This is an interesting Land Deed in that it identifies an ancestor that I was not aware of or have found a record of during my research. The oldest James A. Brock in my database was born 6 December 1829. That means that James A Brock mentioned within the Land Deed is missing from my database.
it being a tract of land conveyed to James A. Brock by James Brock by deed bearing date twenty fifth day of August AD 1830…

The James Brock mentioned is most likely James Valentine Brock, b. 13 Sep 1749.

This James A. Brock had to be born prior to 1809 to have land deeded to him in 1830.

“Under British common law, full majority was reached at the age of 21.  Anyone under 21 was legally an infant.  Only persons who had reached majority could perform certain legal actions: ^[2]

• Buy or sell land without restriction”

Samuel W. Brock, Sr. is my 3rd Great grand uncle. The witness, Joel W. Brock is a son of  Samuel W. Brock.




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[1] Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Deed Book 11: Pages 346 - 348, Archibald Blue to Samuel Brock; Register of Deeds, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
[2] https://genfiles.com/articles/legal-age/

Chesterfield County SC Estates~Estate Folder #80~Samuel Boatwright

This is a new series of posting, appearing every Sunday, on selected Estate Folders from the Estate files of Chesterfield County. No known estates exist for the period before the Civil War. They were destroyed with the burning of the Courthouse. There are a few “Equity Records” in the State Archives. Do not overlook this valuable resources if you are looking for ancestors in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Today we will be looking at the following Estate folder:

Folder #80
Samuel Boatwright ¹

This estate folder begins at image #367 and ends with image #371. (images 367-371)



Samuel Boatwright was born 5 August 1832, a son of Lewis Boatwright, Jr and his wife Elizabeth Rebecca Davis. 

He married Sarah Ann Hurst daughter of Isaac Hurst and Henrietta Rivers.

On 19 February 1863, Samuel Boatwright, age 30 passed away. We have no record from that period; so we don't know how Samuel died. Most likely it was either a heart attack or some sort of accident.

Samuel’s probate folder (#80) consists of only 4 pages of which only one page contained significant data. That page is image #370. This page shows outstanding notes due to the estate and verification by the administratrix that this is a true and factual listing. Double Click the images to enlarge.



Samuel's death left his widow, 3 sons, and two daughters.

Samuel Boatwright is my 1st cousin 4 times removed.



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"South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ : viewed 22 April 2012), Probate Folder #80, "Samuel Boatwright," image 367 of 482.

It’s Family Times~Mary Huldah Davis and James Thomas Previtte

Mary Huldah Davis, daughter of Thomas Franklin Davis and Rosa Caroline Massey, was born on 16 Sep 1866 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

On 25 Dec 1890, Mary Huldah Davis and James Thomas Previtte were married.

James Thomas Previtte was born on 6 October 1867.  He was a son of John Washington Previtte and Elizabeth “Bette” Davis.


James Thomas Previtte and Mary Huldah Davis had the following children:


              i.   Rosa Vertie Previtte, born 9 Jan 1892, Anson County, North Carolina; married William Cleveland Deese, 12 Mar 1916, Morven, Anson, North Carolina; died 5 May 1963, Morven, Anson, North Carolina.
              ii.   Elizabeth Florence Previtte, born 21 Apr 1893, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Daniel Franklin Campbell, 11 Aug 1914, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 27 Jun 1975, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
              iii.   Dewey Thompson Previtte, born 20 Aug 1894, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Rachel Ethelene Campbell, 30 Jul 1918, Morven, Anson, North Carolina; died 6 Jul 1947, Morven, Anson, North Carolina.
              iv.   Mary Bell Previtte, born 11 Sep 1895, Anson County, North Carolina; married Elisha L. Campbell; died 16 Apr 1950, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
              v.   Samuel Timmons Previtte, born 21 Dec 1897, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Josie Russell, 12 Jul 1928; died 22 Aug 1976, Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina.
              vi.   Amanda E. Previtte, born 19 May 1898, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Colon Douglas Campbell, 4 Aug 1912, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 15 Feb 1922, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
              vii.   John Miles Previtte, born 8 Feb 1902; married Mary Edith Sellers, 29 Sep 1929; died 26 Aug 1974, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
              viii.   James Ross Previtte, born 20 Jun 1904, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Mamie Mathis, 17 Sep 1922; died 19 Aug 1958.


Mary Huldah Davis Previtte died on 3 Oct 1928 at the age of 62 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was buried on 4 Oct 1928 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

James Thomas Previtte died 3 months later on 9 Jan 1929 at the age of 61 in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina.

Mary Huldah and James Thomas are buried in Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery, Brocks Mill, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. 

Mary Hulda Davis Previtte is my 1st cousin 3 times removed. James Thomas Previtte is my Great Grand Uncle.


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1. 1870 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 291B, Line 36, Household 85/85, Household of J. W. PRIVETT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 21 July 2011); citing  National Archives Microfilm M593_1491.
2. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #5, Page: 326B, Line 43,, Dwelling 291, Family 291, Household of John PRIVOTT; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 21 July 2011); citing National Archive  Microfilm T9, Roll 1225.
3. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 839. Tombstone of James Thomas Previtte; 6 October 1867–9 January 1929, Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
4. Jim Tipton, Find A Grave, digital image, http://www.findagrave.com; Headstone for James Thomas Previtte; (6 October 1867–9 January 1929); Memorial # 48050099; Record of the Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery; Brocks Mill, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA; Accessed on 2 June 2012.
5. State of North Carolina, death no. 65 (9 January 1929), J T Previtt; https://www.ancestry.com, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina.
6. State of North Carolina, death no. 24, (3 October 1928), Mrs. Hulday Privett.
7. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995. Tombstone of Hulda Previtte.  
8. Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Accessed on 2 June 2012; Headstone for Huldah Davis Previtte; Find A Grave Memorial# 48050522.

Who Did George Washington Purvis Marry?

There are many George Washington Purvis but only one is the son of James F. Purvis, Sr, b. 1760.
This George Washington Purvis was born about 1810 and died in 1897. An exhaustive search for birth and death dates other than the year was futile to date.  The birth and Death year that we have are from his tombstone in the Antioch Cemetery, Rufus, Rankin County, Mississippi.



George Washington Purvis was twice married. His first wife was Mary Ann Patrick (1817-1859), daughter of  Luke Patrick and Gracy Heaton. George and Mary Ann were married 19 October 1838 in Rankin County, Mississippi. This twenty-one-year union produced 8 children; but Mary Ann did not survive the birth of her last child, a daughter, given the name Lucy Purvis.

The Death of Mary Ann in 1859 left George a Widow with 8 children ranging in age from infant to 20 years. The oldest child, Martha, age 19-20, was able to care for the children.

After 8 years of widowhood, George decided to marry again in 1867.

But, who did George take as his second wife?

This is a major controversy in this lineage. Did he marry:
Sarah E. Williams (18 Jun 1830 - 9 Jun 1906)
or
Sarah A. Williams (1 June 1830 - 3 June 1888)

Clearly, there is only one answer.

The correct Answer is that George Washington Purvis married Sarah the Widow Huff born 1830 died 1888. She is listed in the Census with both the middle initial “A” and Middle initial “E”.
On 31 August 1867, G. W. Purvis married the Widower Sarah Huff in Rankin County.



The Rankin County 1870 Census shows this blended Family. It also shows Sarah as Sarah E., age 37, b. 1833.


Sarah Huff was the widow of Washington G. Huff who died in the Civil War.

It was obvious that I needed to see the Tombstones in place in the Cemetery. So on 30 Dec 2014 while en-route home after spending time with my daughter in Texas my wife and I stopped and visited the Antioch Cemetery.

The Tombstone for the female (wife) buried beside George W. Purvis reads:

Sarah A. Purvis

Geo. Purvis

Born

June 1, 1830

Died

June 9, 1888

This is the Family Plot for George Washington Purvis and Sarah A. (Huff) Purvis (Maiden name unknown). Some researchers say her maiden name is Williams. 

The other Sarah wife of another’s George Purvis has a Flat stone similar to the stone of George in the above picture.

That Flat stone, located somewhere in Antioch Cemetery reads:

SARAH E.  WIFE OF

GEORGE PURVIS

JUNE 18, 1830

JUNE 9, 1906

This stone can be viewed by looking at FindAGrave memorial # 2937292. I did not find the stone when I visited on 30 Dec 2014. 

But, it doesn't say George Washington Purvis or George W. Purvis.

At present, I have no idea who the George Purvis is that married Sarah E. Williams (18 Jun 1830 - 9 Jun 1906).

Sarah A. Huff, second wife of George W. Purvis (1810-1897) died 9 June 1888 in Rankin County, Mississippi.

Tombstone Tuesday~Squire Lafayette Brock

Squire Brock

b. 29 August 1905

d. 15 January 1993

bu. Lake Carroll Cemetery

Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

Photo Courtesy of  Lori Humble

Squire Lafayette Brock, Jr. is the son of Squire Lafayette Brock, Sr. and Mary  M. Silas. His Grandparents, James Albert Brock and Mary Jane While migrated from Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Florida between 1857 and 1860 settling in Levy County, Florida.

James Albert and Mary Ann can be found in the 1860 Census for Levy County, Florida.

1860 CENSUS: Township 12 Range 15, Levy County, Florida; Roll M653_108; Image 104; Family History Library Film: 803108; Page: 104, Line 30, Dwelling 108, Family 102; James A. BROCK, male, age 28, born in SC; Mary J. BROCK, female, age 27, born in SC; Mary A. BROCK, female, age 3, born in SC; Samuel W. BROCK, male, age 2, born in SC; Squire S. BROCK, male, age 2, born in SC (TWINS) and Allen Scarbrough, male, age 32, Farm Hand.

Squire Lafayette Brock, Jr. and Annie Belle Strickland were married 7 November 1929 in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Squire Lafayette Brock, Jr. is my 3rd Cousin twice removed.





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[1] Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 January 2019); Memorial page for Squire Brock; (29 August 1905–15 January 1993); Find a Grave memorial # 7505518, Citing Lake Carroll Cemetery; Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; PLOT Lot #110 stone with Annie Belle Brock.
[2] Ancestry.com. Florida, Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

John W. Purvis Estate~Guardianship of His Three Children Grandchildren (Update)

Yesterday's post was on the Guardianship of three children John W., James F. and Emily M Purvis who based on the document portrayed suggested they were the children of John W. Purvis.  After further research I now know that is not true.

https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2019/01/john-w-purvis-estateguardianship-of-his.html

The there children are the sons and daughter of George Washington Purvis and his wife Martha Adaline Franklin Purvis. They are the Grandchildren of John Purvis who most probable is John W. Purvis.

George Washington Purvis father of the children, Husband of Martha Adaline Franklin is the son of John Purvis.

John Purvis, Sr. died 23 September 1872 per page 2, Petition for Letters. His son, George Washington Purvis, died 14 February 1862 per his Tombstone in the Antioch Cemetery, Rufus, Rankin County, Mississippi.



Transcription:

Page 2
Petition For Letters

Estate of                  }
John W. Purvis Et al} To the Honl E. W. Cabinefs Chancelor
                                  } of the 16th District of Mississippi
             The Petition of Martha Adaline Purvis, wife of George W. Purvis deceased would respectfully show + State she is the Mother of Six children minors + under the age of fourteen years by the Said Geiege W. to wit John W. Purvis, aged 20 years Jas F. Purvis aged 16 years + Emily M. Purvis aged 13 years; that on the 23rd September AD 1872 John Purvis, Sr. died at his late residence in the county of Rankin in Said State having as she is advised + believe s no will; that Said deceased died Seized + Possesses of real + personal property to the probable amount of two thousand dollars; that said Estate had not yet been administered but will be Soon, That the above named Minors are entitled to our Share of the Estate of John Purvis deceased their Father George W deceased being a son of Said decedent Being the Mother of Said Minors your petitioner would pray for letters of Guardianship be granted to he upon her giving bond + Security in Such Sum as your Honor may direct which she is ready to do. Their <sic> being Six heirs + distributees of Said Estate the amount due each heir will probably be three or four hundred dollars.
                                                  Respectfully Submitted
                                                  Martha A. her mark X Purvis
Sworn to & Subscribed in}
open Court this 3rd day}
of December AD 1872}
     S. T. Parker Clerk
         By H. S. Cole D. C.

Recorded this 5th day of December 1872.
                 S. T. Parker, Clerk

Transcription:

Petition for the Sale of Land [Page 56] ²

Estate of
John W. Purvis}  The State of Mississippi}
                 et al}                  Rankin County} In Chancery Court
             Minors}                                         }  of Said County
To the Hon. E. W. Cabinefs Chancellor of the 16th District of the State of Mississippi.
         The petition of Martha A. Purvis Guardian of the Estate of John W. Purvis, James F. Purvis + Emily M Purvis minors heirs at law of John Purvis late of Said Rankin County dec’s would respectfully represent unto your Honor that there descended to Said Minors from the Estate their Grandfather the said John Purvis decd jointly I with your petitioner an individual one twelfth interest in and to the following described lands lying and being Situated in Said Rankin County to wit: the West half of the North West Quarter + the South East Quarter of the North West Quarter + the North half of the South West quarter + the North West quarter of the South East Quarter + the North west quarter of the South east quarter of Section [section] Twenty five (25) in Township four (4)  of Range five (5) containing in all two hundred + fifty acres more or lefs that your petitioner is advised + believes that an equal division of Said Lands cannot conveniently be made that the co-heirs or other heirs of said John Purvis dec’d ( all of whom are of full age) have sold + conveyed by Deed their interests in the lands herein before described to one John R. Strong a citizen of this county who is now the legal owner of said interest of said co-heirs. 
         Your petitioner would further state the lands herein before described are chiefly in a wild + unproductive State, and yielding little or no income to said minors, and that the interest of Said minors would be promoted by the sale of the Said interest in Said lands that your petitioner is the Mother of Said Minors + the widow of  Geo. W. Purvis dec’d who was the son + heir at law of Said John Purvis dec’d and as she is advised and believes she is entitled to an equal interest with said minors in Said lands.
         The promises considered, your petitioner [page 57] prays your Honor to cause Summons co-issue for the Said John R. Strong + for William Purvis + T. J. Franklin two of the nearest relatives of Said minors to appear at the Next Term of your Honl Court + answer this petition and show cause if any they can why the prayer thereof should not be granted; and that, upon a final hearing herself your Honor will decree a Sale of the Said interest in said lands on such Notice terms + conditions as to your Honor may Seem just + proper.
         And your petitioner is ready + willing to execute bond with Security as required by the Statute.
         And as in duty Bound +c
Sworn to + Subscribed before}
me the 25th day of October AD 1873}        M. A. her mark X Purvis
         W. P. Franklin }
                     J.P.}
Filed October 31st 1873  Recorded 12th November 1873
                                                        S. J. Parker
                                                                Clerk




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[1] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9QD-HSV4?cc=2036959&wc=M7MY-VW5%3A344537701%2C345648501 : 21 May 2014), Rankin > Petitions 1872-1900 vol E > image 9 of 301; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[2] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89QD-HSKB?cc=2036959&wc=M7MY-VW5%3A344537701%2C345648501 : 21 May 2014), Rankin > Petitions 1872-1900 vol E > image 36 of 301; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.

John W. Purvis Estate~Guardianship of His Three Children

In August 1860 the George Washington Purvis and with Martha Adeline Franklin was visited by the “Census Taker” in Smith County, Mississippi. He documented this Family as Dwelling 599, Family 599, Line 23, Smith County, Mississippi. This is a listing of the Family from the 1860 Smith County Census.



For many years until last week, I and many other researchers made the assumption that all the Children listed within the family were children of George W. and his wife Martha A. Purvis. After all, they seem to be born in a very common natural sequence within the family. This turned out to be a bad assumption as the forthcoming document will show.¹

While doing a “page by page” review of Rankin County, MS probate records I came upon a Guardianship decree for John W. Purvis, James F. Purvis and Emily M. Purvis. This document was found in Rankin County “Accounts 1872-1894” film on FamilySearch, Image 48, pages 74 and 75 of the Accounts book. This document shows that these 3 children, John, James and Emily, are heirs at law of John W. Purvis, deceased.



Transcription:

Report Sale Land

Est. of}
John W. Purvis} To the Hon. E. W. Cabinefs Chancellor &c
                  Et al} The report of the undersigned Guardian of John W
              Minors} Purvis James F. Purvis & Emily M. Purvis minors & heirs at law of John Purvis dec’d

Transcription, Page 74

Report Sale Land

Est. of}
John W. Purvis} To the Hon. E. W. Cabinefs Chancellor &c
                  Et al} The report of the undersigned Guardian of John W
              Minors} Purvis James F. Purvis & Emily M. Purvis minors & heirs at law of John Purvis dec’d would respectfully state & show that by virtue of a Decree of your Honl Court made at the January Term 1874 thereof authorizing & directing the undersigned Guardian as aforesaid  to sell at Public Outcry to the highest bidder for cash the interest of said  minors & your said Guardian being in all an undivided One Twelfth interest in and to the following described lands in Rankin County to wit: the W ½ of  NW ¼ & E ¼ of NW ¼ & N. ½ of SW ¼ & NW ¼ of SE ¼ Section 25 Township 4 of Range 5 East. She died on the 7th day of February A. D. 1874 before the Court House  door in Brandon between the hours prescribed by law after giving the notice required by the statute & the said Decree by publication & posting of which publication is herewith filed Marked Exhibit “A” & made a part of this report  proceed too sell the said interest in said lands to the highest bidder for cash when and where J. R. Strong approved and bid for same the sum of Eighty Six ($86.00) Dollars which being the highest & best bid said interest in said land was struck off to him & he became the purchaser thereof, Your said Guardian would further state that said Strong has paid the said sum of ($86.00) and that she has made execute & delivered to him a Deed to the said interest in said land and having Now fully reported she prays that the same together with said sale may be confirmed, and as Duty bound &c
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 6th day} M. X her mark A. Purvis
of April 1874            S. T. Parker Clk}                            Guardian
                                          By S. R. Martin DC
Files April 16th 1874 and Recorded April 30th, 1874.
                                           S. T. Parker Clk
                                      By S. R. Martin DC




EXHIBIT “A”
Door Publication
The State of Mississippi} Est. of John W. Purvis et al Minors} 888
                Rankin County} M. A. Purvis Guardian
By virtue of a Decree of the Chancery Court of Rankin County made in
The above stated case at the January Term thereof 1874 the undersigned Guardian of the minor heirs of John Purvis Deceased late of said County Will on Saturday, February 7th 1874 within the hours prescribed by Law before the Court House Door in Brandon proceed to sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash the undivided one
twelfth interest in and to the following Described land lying and being
in said County to wit: the West half of the North West quarter and
the South East quarter of the North West quarter and the North half
of the South West quarter and the North West quarter of the South
East quarter of Section Number twenty five Township number four
Range Number five West.            M. A. Purvis
Cole & Henry  Sols                            Guardian



This George W. Purvis is a real enigma. Many a researcher has looked for the parents of George Washington Purvis, age 25, born in Alabama without success. Many of these same researchers say he is a son of John Purvis, Jr. and  Elizabeth Lovett but this is doubtful. If you have any information about George or his wife  Martha Adeline Franklin I would like to hear from you. There is an E-mail link in the top right corner of this page.

UPDATE:
See this link:

https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2021/09/parents-of-george-washington-purvis.html




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Note: Plus (+) mark used to replace ampersand &
[1] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Q6-Y9Q3-Q?cc=2036959&wc=M7MB-Z6D%3A344537701%2C345706101 : 21 May 2014), Rankin > Accounts 1872-1894 > image 48 of 333; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.