IN REMEMBRANCE
MEMORIAL DAY 2021
In Remembrance of our country’s fallen,
We appreciate and honor your sacrifice.
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John Martin Boatwright was borne on 13 March 1826 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was the 3rd child of four borne to Drury Boatwright and his wife Levica “Vicy” Thurman.
As a young man he left home and migrated to Henry County, Alabama. There he met and married a young lady by the name of Eunice Atkinson, age 18, on 21 June 1846. Their first borne, a son Edmond W., arrived on 28 June 1847.
John Martin was a farmer but when war came he signed up with Co. "E", 6th Regt. Alabama Calvary. Surviving the war, he returned home and continue to farm the land. After the War, John Martin and Eunice added two additional daughters to their household bringing the total number of children to six; 3 sons and 3 daughter.
Their children were:
i. Edmond W. Boatwright was born on 28 Jun 1847 in Judson, Henry Co., AL. He died on 6 Apr 1865 at the age of 17 in Civil War.
ii. Hiram Gilmore Boatwright, born 16 Oct 1849, Judson, Henry Co., AL; married Elizabeth Ida Bird, abt 1880; he died 27 Oct 1883, Judson, Henry Co., AL.
iii. Drewry Boatwright was born about 1852 in Judson, Henry Co., AL. He died before 1870.
iv. Mary Jane Boatwright, born 5 May 1856, Judson, Henry Co., AL; married Dr. John S. Bird, 30 Jan 1877, Hilliardsville, Henry Co., AL; died 13 Jan 1928.
v. Reubin Arcannie Boatwright, born 22 Oct 1861, Judson, Henry Co., AL; married Francis L. Woods, 1893; she died 25 Sep 1902, Texarkana, Texas.
vi. Elizabeth Boatwright was born about 1865 in Judson, Henry Co., AL. 9 She died after 1880.
Eunice Atkinson Boatwright, wife of John Martin, passed away on 30 September 1907.
John Martin Boatwright died on 9 Jan 1910. His death was reported in The Troy Messenger, Troy, Alabama, 19 January 1910, page 3, column 6.
JOHN BOATWRIGHT DEAD.
Eufaula, Jan. 11. Information of the death, of John Boatwright, an old citizen who resided near Otho, has been received here. He was known throughout sections of this and other counties and had many friends in this city. Mr. Boatwright was 84 years old and had resided in that section the greater portion of his life. He reared a large family all of whom are grown and reside in sections of Texas and Florida. He is also survived by five grandsons and two granddaughters, one of the former now living in Montgomery. His body was taken yesterday to Judson Church, in Henry county, the burial was made.
John Martin Boatwright is buried in the Judson Baptist Church Cemetery, Screamer, Henry County, Alabama.
His wife, Eunice Atkinson Boatwright is buried in the Old Judson Cemetery, Henry County, Alabama.
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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 March 2021); Memorial page for John Martin Boatwright; (13 March 1826–9 January 1910); Find a Grave memorial # 24909128, Citing Judson Baptist Church Cemetery; Screamer, Henry County, Alabama, USA.
2. 1850 U. S. Census, Henry County, Alabama, population schedule, Southern District, Henry, Alabama, Page: 433B(Stamped); Line 11, Dwelling 797, Family 812, Household of John BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 6 May 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M432_6.
3. 1860 U. S. Census, Henry County, Alabama, population schedule, Hilliardsville, Henry, Alabama, Page: 112 (penciled); Line 8, Dwelling 755, Family 754, Household of John M. BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 6 May 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_11.
4. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (https://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 22 April 2021), entry for J. M. Boatwright, Sergeant; Co. "E", 6th Regt. Alabama Calvary; Confederate.
5. 1880 U. S. Census, Henry County, Alabama, population schedule, Hilliardsville, Henry, Alabama, enumeration district (ED) 086, Page: 696A(Stamped); Line 44, Dwelling 220, Family 220, Household of John BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 6 May 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm T9_16.
6. 1900 U. S. Census, Henry County, Alabama, population schedule, Centerville, Henry, Alabama, enumeration district (ED) 0095, Page: 2A/240 (Stamped); Line 12, Dwelling 21, Family 21, Household of J. M. BOATWRIGHT; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 6 May 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_19.
7. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, John Martin Boatwright (13 March 1826–9 January 1910), Memorial # 24909128.
8. "JOHN BOATWRIGHT DEAD.," Death notice, The Troy Messenger, Troy, Alabama, 19 January 1910, Page 3, column 6; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : viewed 27 May 2021); https://www.newspapers.com/.
9. State of Alabama, marriage (21 June 1846), John Boatwright & Eulisia Atkinson; Vital Records, Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama.. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89HV-39D2?i=201&cc=1743384&cat=62309
10. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Eunice Atkinson Boatwright (30 April 1828–30 September 1907), Memorial # 30176586.
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| Lavisa Thurman, Photo Courtesy of M. Dickson |
As a young lady of 22, she married Drury Boatwright son of Lewis Boatwright and Sarah Lundy in the year of 1816. Her husband Drury served in the war of 1812. After the war, he came home and continue to farm and raise a family of four known children's; two sons and two daughters.
The exact death date of Drury Boatwright is unknown but we do know that he died shortly before 23 October 1832.
In Chesterfield, at Blakeley’s Store, John W. Hudson, vice Murdoch Ray, removed; At Archibald Johnson’s, Hector M’Neil, vice Drury Boatwright, deceased;….
Based on these minutes from the House & Senate Meeting on 23-24 October 1832, we know that Drury Boatwright died before this date. We are still missing an EXACT date for his death. We also know that he was alive at the enumeration of the 1830 Census.
After the death of Drury, Lavisa married Obediah Gulledge on 25 June 1840. Obediah, son of William and Basheba Watts was twice widowed when he and Lavisa married in 1840. They jointly signed a marriage contract before the ceremony took place. It can be read here:
https://carolinafamilyroots.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-marriage-contract-between-obadiah.html
Obediah Gulledge died 25 June 1963 leaving Lavisa his widow. Lavisa would never remarried living the rest of her life as a widow. In 1880, she can be found in the household of her son-in-law Malachi “Mally” Rivers, husband of Sarah Ann Boatright, daughter of Levisa and Drury Boatwright.
Lavisa Thurman Boatwright Gulledge died 20 December 1882. Lavisa and Drury are buried in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
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1. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 127B; Line 15, Dwelling #452, Family 452, Household of Obadiah GULLEDGE; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 28 September 2012); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
2. 1880 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) #5, Page 311D, Line 26, Dwelling/Family 36/36, Household of Mally RIVERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 19 July 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
3. Obadiah Gulledge, compiled military record (Ensign, Capt. Welch's Co. S. C. Militia), War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815, NARA Microfilm Publication M313 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), 102 rolls.http://www.fold3.com/image/310979052/.
4. SC Genealogical Society Columbia, SC., "FEDERAL PENSION ROLL OF JANUARY 1, 1883," The Carolina Herald and Newsletter, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, (April, May, June 2009): page 18.
5. Ancestry, "WAR of 1812 Service & Pension Records" database, Military Service Records (http://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 10 July 2015), entry for Obadiah Gulledge Service, Levicia Pension File, Private; U. S. Infantry; http://www.fold3.com/image/247/313432689/.
6. Drury Boatwright, The Chesterfield Advertiser, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, 10 July 1974, Military Records Tells Story of Two Pioneers.
7. 1820 Census of the United States, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 121; Line 12;, Household of Drewry Boatwright; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 2 June 2010); citing National Archives Microfilm M 33_119.
8. 1830 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, page 236, Line 13, Drewry Boatwright; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 12 January 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M19_172.
9. Legislative Acts/Legal Proceedings obituary, The Cheraw Gazette, Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States, 27 October 1832, Page 2. Minutes of the Meeting.
10. James C. Pigg, Miscellaneous Abstracts from Pre-Civil War Cheraw, South Carolina Newspapers (Tega Cay, South Carolina: James C. Pigg (self-Publish), 1998), page 25.
11. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Chesterfield County Genealogical Services, 1995, page 475. Tombstone of Brury BOATWRIGHT; abt 1794-bef Oct 23, 1832, Pine Grove Church Cemetery, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
12. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 November 2010); Memorial page for Brury Boatwright; (1778–1832); Find a Grave memorial # 18965059, Citing Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery; Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
13. Chesterfield District, South Carolina, Book L, page 128, A Marriage Contract, 25 June 1840; SC Archives & History, Columbia, South Carolina.
Emeline Previtte was born about 1837 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She was a daughter of William Previtte and Catherine [last name unknown].
James Hildreth and Emeline Previtte were married about 1858 in Anson County, North Carolina. This is an estimated date based on the birth of their first born son, James Andrew Hildreth on 8 March 1859. Extant marriage records from this time period do not exists.
James Hildreth and Emeline Previtte had the following child:
i. James Andrew Hildreth, born 8 Mar 1859; married Martha Ella Boswell, 21 Dec 1882, Anson County, North Carolina; married Dora Ellen Curlee, abt 1910; died 29 Aug 1917, Gulledge Township, Anson, North Carolina.
Sadly, Emeline passed away in March of 1860 from Puerperal Fever, a bacterial infection leaving her new husband, James and small child James Andrew. A year after Emeline death, War is approaching and our young men are leaving home to protect their families. We will never know why or if James Hildreth sought a deferment or exemption to care for his son but we do know that his enlistment resulted in his death on 21 January 1864.
What became of James Andrew Hildreth between his birth and 1880 is unknown. He did appear in the 1880 Census in the household of Peter Griggs, Anson County, North Carolina and married Martha Ella Boswell on 21 Dec 1882.
1880 CENSUS: Whites Store, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Family History Film: 1254951; Enumeration District: 006; Image: 0666, Page: 436D (Stamped); Line 19, Dwelling 279, Family 298; Peter GRIGGS, Male, age 32, born in NC; Fanny GRIGGS, Wife, age 30, born in NC; Anna GRIGGS, Daughter, age 12, born in NC; Mary GRIGGS, Daughter, age 11, born in NC; Sally GRIGGS, Daughter, age 7, born in NC; Henry GRIGGS, Son, age 3, born in NC; C. Johnie GRIGGS, Son, age 1, born in NC and James HILDRITH, Male, Servant, works on farm, age 19, born in NC.
Emeline Previtte Hildreth is my 2nd Great Grand Aunt.
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1. 1850 Census, Anson County, North Carolina, population schedule, Meltonsville, Anson, North Carolina, Page: 221B(Stamped); Line 39, Dwelling 928, Family 928, Household with James HILDRETH; online database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 4 November 2018); citing National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll 619.
3. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 8 June 2018); Memorial page for James Hildreth; (Unknown-21 Jan 1862); Find a Grave memorial # 37382161, Citing Oakwood Cemetery; Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA.
5. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) No EF, Page 178B, Line 35, Dwelling/Family 1230/1230, Household of William Privett; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 21 July 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
6. 1860 U. S. Census, Anson County, North Carolina, mortality schedule, Anson County, North Carolina, page 7 (penciled), Line 28, Emeline Hildreth; online database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 June 2018); citing National Archives Microfilm Publication M1805.
Catherine McRae was the daughter of Christopher and Genet McRae of Anson County, NC. She was born Nov. 9, 1805 in Anson County, North Carolina. Her mother, Genet, died at some point before 14 December 1820. On that date Christopher McRae entered into a “Marriage Contract” with a lady called Patsy Cooley. Said contract can be found in Anson County Deed Book “Z”, page 374 and 375.
“That whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemnized Between the said Christopher McRae and Patsy Cooley- and he being desirous to secure to the said Patsy Cooley an adequate support and maintenance which the said Patsy Cooley agrees to accept in full satisfaction for her claim to dower and distributive share of said Christopher McRae personal estate which is significant by the said Patsy Cooley becoming a party to this deed.”
Catherine McRae met Parks Beeman in Anson County, North Carolina and then married him on 10 August 1826 in Anson County.
September 8, 1826, Raleigh Register and NC State Gazette (Wake Co, NC)
-Married: Parkes BEAMAN to Catherine MCRAE, August 10, Anson county.
Parks Beeman was a Drygoods Merchant in Union County, Arkansas until his death. Parks Beeman died 6 March 1873.
The following notice appeared in the December 17, 1887 edition of THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1897-1899, as abstracted by Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith; Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 2002.
CATHARINE McRAE daughter of Christopher and Genet McRae born Anson Co., N.C., Nov. 9, 1805; moved to Ala.; married Parks Beeman, Aug. 10, 1826; moved to Ark. in 1844, settling in El Dorado the next year; her husband died in 1873; she died Nov. 5, 1887.
CATHARINE McRAE BEEMAN died November 5, 1887. Both, Parks and Catherine are buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.
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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2019); Memorial page for Parks Beeman III; (5 September 1805–6 March 1873); Find a Grave memorial # 64390047, Citing Presbyterian Cemetery; El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA.
2. 1850 U. S. Census, Union County, Arkansas, population schedule, El Dorado Township, Union, Arkansas, Page 226(Stamped), Line 24, Dwelling 20, Family 20, Household of Parks BEAMON; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 February 2019); citing NARA publication Roll: M432_30.
3. 1860 U. S. Census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, Calhoun Township, Columbia County Arkansas, Page 284(penciled), Line 29, Dwelling 461, Family 474, Household of Parks BEAMAN; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 February 1019); citing National Archives Microfilm M653.
4. 1870 U. S. Census, Union County, Arkansas, population schedule, El Dorado Township, Union, Arkansas, Page 507(Stamped), Line 34, Dwelling 307, Family 307, Household of Parks BEEMAN; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : Viewed 3 February 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M593 Roll 65.
5. Catherine McRae Beeman obituary, The Nashville Christian Advocate, , 17 December 1887, page 49. http://www.tngenweb.org/records/tn_wide/obits/nca/nca87-3.htm.
6. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Catherine McRae Beeman (9 November 1805–5 November 1887), Memorial #64390023.
William Braddock married Mary Elizabeth Gaskins in 1847 as reported by the Couple in the 1900 Chesterfield County SC Census.
William Braddock Sellers and Mary Elizabeth Gaskins had the following children:
i. Mary Elizabeth Sellers was born about 1850 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. She died young.
ii. James Preston "Jake" Sellers, born 3 Jan 1851, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, ; married Mary Eliza Tucker, abt 1875, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 11 Jan 1940, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
iii. John William Sellers, born 5 Aug 1852, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Sarah Tucker; died 28 Apr 1936.
iv. Martha Tempy Sellers, born 9 Mar 1856, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married William Matthew Griggs, 1897; died 9 Feb 1922.
v. Helton Joe Sellers, born 8 Sep 1858, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Anna Laney Bittle, 30 Jan 1900; died 8 Jun 1932, Anson County, North Carolina.
vi. Allison Braddock Sellers, born 21 Mar 1861, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Ella Huntley, 1887, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married Fannie Ratliff, 3 May 1930, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 27 Mar 1939, Mt. Croghan, Chesterfield, South Carolina.
vii. Margaret "Peggy" Sellers, born 25 Feb 1865, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married James Franklin Rayfield; died 30 Jan 1944.
viii. Elizabeth Missouri "Lizzie" Sellers, born May 1867, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married James Franklin Gulledge; died btw 1900-1910.
William Braddock Sellers died in 1906 at the age of 78 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina,
Mary Elizabeth Gaskins Sellers died on 11 Aug 1914 at the age of 85 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. Both are buried at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
William Braddock "Dock" Sellers is my 1st Cousin 4X Removed.
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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 July 2019); Memorial page for Corp William Braddock “Dock” Sellers; (30 December 1828–1906); Find a Grave memorial # 31710892, Citing Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
2. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (https://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 3 July 2019), entry for William B. Sellers, Corporal; 6th SC Calvary; Confederate.
3. 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0020, Page 7A/79 (Stamped); Line 26, Dwelling 119, Family 119, Household of William B. SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 12 August 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_1523.
4. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Mary Elizabeth Gaskins Sellers (30 December 1828–11 August 1914), Memorial # 31710912.
5. 1850 U S Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 143A(Stamped), Line 27, Dwelling 686, Family 687, Household of William SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 July 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
6. 1870 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 291A(Stamped), Line 20, Dwelling 73, Family 73, Household of W. B. SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 July 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M593_1491.
7. 1900 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Court House, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 0020, Page 7A/79 (Stamped); Line 26, Dwelling 119, Family 119, Household of William B. SELLERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : viewed 12 August 2013); citing National Archives Microfilm T623_1523.
In Remembrance of
Andrew “Drew” Rivers
b. Abt 1844
d. 9 May 1865
bu. Mass Grave, POW Camp
Pt. Lookout Cemetery, MD
1st Cousin 4X Removed
Andrew “Drew” Rivers was the son of John B. Rivers and his wife Eliza Rivers.
Andrew “Drew” Rivers was the youngest of 6 sons of John B. and Eliza who served in the war. Only one, William Frederick Rivers, survived the war and returned home.
“REST IN PEACE”
William Rivers (1832-15 July 1864)
William Frederick Rivers (3 Jul 1837-12 Mar 1894)
Louis B. Rivers (1839-13 Jul 1863)
James Rivers (1841- unknown)
John S. Rivers (1842 - 1865?)
Andrew "Drew" Rivers (1844-8 May 1865)
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1. 1850 U. S. Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 128A(stamped); Line 33, Dwelling 462, Family 462, Household of John B. RIVERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 16 March 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.
2. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) No Ed, Page: 116; Line 15, dwelling 314, family 313, Household of Eliza RIVERS; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 29 August 2011); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
3. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey; Self-Published, 1995, page 1160. Tombstone of Drury RIVERS; , Rivers Cemetery, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
4. Johnson Hagood, Memoirs of the War of Succession (Camden, SC 29020: Jim Fox Books, 1997 (Reprint)), page 298.
5. James C. Pigg, Chesterfield County Cemetery Survey, Self-Published, 1995. Tombstone of Drury RIVERS.
6. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 4 January 2021); Memorial page for Drew Rivers; (1844–8 May 1865); Find a Grave memorial # 20255328, Citing Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery; Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA.
In the 1860 Census, she is no longer listed in her Mothers household but her sister, Alice with her new husband (1859 Marriage) is listed in the household.
1860 CENSUS: Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Image: 263; Family History Library Film: 805217, Page: 130 (stamped); Line 26, Dwelling 513, Family 512; Mary BONE, Female, age 68, born in SC; Alex GOODWIN, Male, age 22, born in SC and Alice GOODWIN, female, age 35, born in SC.
Effie Bone and William T. Goodwin were married on 17 March 1859.
Matrimony Notice
Date: Tuesday, March 29, 1859
Paper: Charleston Mercury (Charleston, SC)
Volume: LII
Issue: 10504
Page: 4
Col: 2
married 17 March 1859
March 17th, by Rev. A. Gregg, Mr. Wm. T. Goodwin to Miss Effy Bone, all of Chesterfield
Then the Civil War erupted and William T. Goodwin enlisted as a Private with Company “D”, 21st Regiment, South Carolina Infantry on 20 Dec 1861. Also enlisting about the same time was Alexander Goodwin husband of Effie’s sister Alice Boan/Bone. William T. Goodwin survived the War and returned home. Alice Boan/Bone’s husband Alexander Goodwin died at POW Camp, Pt. Lookout, MD. of Chronic Diarrhea on 15 October 1864; first buried in Grave 517 near Prison Camp. (Now in a mass grave site marked with a memorial listing some but not all of the POW’s that died while imprisoned at Pt. Lookout. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27562855/alexander-goodwin
I have found no information showing that William Thomas and Effie Goodwin had any children during their 20 plus years of marriage.
Effie Boan Goodwin died 20 August 1883 and was buried in the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hunts Mill, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. About 18 months after her death on 17 February 1885, William Thomas Goodwin passed away and was buried beside his wife at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Effie Boan Goodwin is my 2nd Great GrandAunt.
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1. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database and digital images, (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 March 2016); Memorial page for William T. Goodwin; (1841–17 February 1885); Find a Grave memorial #121488850, Citing Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery; Hunts Mill, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA.
2. 1860 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 130 (stamped); Line 29, Dwelling 514, Family 513, Household of William T. GOODWIN; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 6 June 2015); citing National Archives Microfilm M653_1217.
3. Ancestry, "Civil War Service Records" database, Military Service Records (https://www.fold3.com/ : accessed 3 May 2019), entry for William T. Goodwin, Private; Company "D", 21st Regiment, South Carolina Infantry; Confederate.
4. 1870 U. S. Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, Page: 261A(stamped); Line 31, Dwelling 194, Family 201, Enumerated with P. INGRAM; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 8 June 2016); citing National Archives Microfilm M593_1491.
5. 1880 U S Census, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 002, Page 268D(stamped); Line 6, Dwelling 117, Family 118, Household of William GOODWIN; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 May 2016); citing National Archives Microfilm T9-1225.
6. Land Deed - Alice Goodwin To William T. Goodwin Deed; 1 September 1883; Deed Book #7; Page(s) 349 & 350; Register of Deeds; Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, SC; 6 May 2019.
7. Land Deed - William T. Goodwin to Sarah A. Eddings Deed; 29 October 1884; Deed Book #8; page(s)26 & 27.
8. Marriage: Mr. Wm. T. Goodwin to Miss Effy Bone obituary, The Charleston Mercury, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29 March 1859, page 4, column 2. married 17 March 1859.
9. Brent H. Holcomb, St. David's Parish, South Carolina Minutes of the Vestry 1768-1832,: Parish Register 1819-1924 (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1991), page 106.
10. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave, database, "Record, Effey Boan Goodwin (1814–20 August 1883), Memorial #121488943.
In Memory of
Hezekiah “Hugh” Brock
b. 28 Feb. 1827
d. 12 Jun 1865
bu. Mass Grave, POW Camp
Pt. Lookout, MD
My 2nd Great Grandfather
This Land Deed from August 1765 may have been the linchpin that united the Krowl/Crowell and Keppel/Kepley/Kopple/Capley families at that time and even unto today.
In May 1798, John Kepley married Sarah Krawl/Krowl/Crowell. John Keppel was a son of Peter Keppel, Sr. and his brother Killian Keppel was his Bondsman for the wedding.
Many researcher believes that Simon Krowl and Betty his wife are the parents of Sarah Krawl/Krowl but as of yet this fact has not been proven.
In the Deed, Simon Krowl and Betty his wife are conveying 200 acres of land to Peter Kopple/Kepley.
Peter Keppel/Kepley, Sr. is my 5th Great Grandfather.
John Keppel/Kepley, husband of Sarah, is my 4th Great Grand Uncle.
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[1] Land Deed - Simon Krowl and Betty his Wife to Petter Kopple ~ Land Deed; 14 August 1765; Deed Book #2; Page(s) 290 & 291; Register of Deeds; Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; 1 May 2021.
Montgomery County was formed from Anson County in 1779. Since its inception it has suffered three (3) fires. In 1835 and 1840 fires destroyed many records. The Courthouse burned again in 1886 with most records saved but disorganized.
There’s a lot of speculation on the parentage of Lewis with the most prevalent being that he is the son of Ambrose Hunnicutt/Huneycutt. But, its just that – speculation. No proof has been found that would prove his lineage as required by the Genealogical Proof Standard.
At age 23, Lewis Huneycutt married Mary Ann “Polly” Rowland, age 22. The marriage took place about 1824, probably in Montgomery County. No marriage document has been found for Lewis and Polly but I have based this marriage year (1824) on the birth of their known first born – Alexander Huneycutt, borne 7 Aug 1825.
Lewis Huneycutt and Mary Ann Rowland had the following children:
i. Alexander Huneycutt, born 7 Aug 1825, Montgomery County, North Carolina; married Sarah Jane Charlotte Crayton, 8 Feb 1849, Stanly County, North Carolina; died 3 May 1862, Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina.
ii. Martha Huneycutt, born abt 1828; married Jacob Sides, 10 Jun 1854, Stanly County, North Carolina; died aft 1880.
iii. Rebecca A. Huneycutt, born 15 Oct 1828; married Daniel S. Sides, 25 May 1854, Stanly County, North Carolina; died 5 Jun 1889.
iv. Rutha Huneycutt was born about 1834. No record of Ruth after 1860 Census.
v. Henry Arnold Huneycutt, born Jan 1835, North Carolina; married Julia Malinda Hinson, 20 Feb 1867, Stanly County, North Carolina; died 20 Jan 1905, Stanly County, North Carolina.
vi. Jane Elizabeth Huneycutt, born 4 Jun 1843, Yancey County, North Carolina; married Daniel Hosea Curlee; died 13 Nov 1907, Catawba County, North Carolina.
vii. James Allen Huneycutt, born 16 Nov 1845; married Julia Ann Crayton, 7 Aug 1873; died 27 Dec 1922, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
viii. Mary Huneycutt, born 17 Jun 1849, Stanly County, North Carolina; married John Eli Brattain, 1868; died 18 Jun 1926, Davidson, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
ix. Robert Huneycutt was born about 1856. No record after 1860 Census.
Lewis Huneycutt died sometime before 1870. No record of his death has been found.
In 1880, Mary Ann “Polly” Rowland Huneycutt is living in the household of her daughter Martha Sides, widow of Jacob Sides who died in the Civil War. She died after this Census and no record of her death has been found.
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1. 1830 U S Census, Montgomery County, North Carolina, population schedule, West Side Pee Dee River, Montgomery, North Carolina, Page: 73; Line 9;, Household of Lewis HONEYCUTT; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 June 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm M19, Roll 123.
2. 1850 Census, Stanly County, North Carolina, population schedule, Furrs, Stanly, North Carolina, Page: 38A(stamped); Line 33, Dwelling 535, Family 537, Household of Lewis HONEYCUTT; online database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 June 2019); citing National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll 645.
3. North Carolina, Deed Book: DEED BOOK 3, page 131, ; Register of Deeds, Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina.
4. 1860 U. S. Census, Stanly County, North Carolina, population schedule, Stanly County, North Carolina, Page: 67(stamped) Line 1, Dwelling 954, Family 969, Household of Lewis HONEYCUTT; online database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 31 May 2016); citing National Archives Microfilm Publication M653, Roll 914.
5. 1870 U S Census, Stanly County, North Carolina, population schedule, Furr, Stanly, North Carolina, Page: 66B(Stamped); Line 31, Dwelling 123, Family 124, Houehold of Mary HUNEYCUTT F; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 3 June 2019); citing National Archive Microfilm M593, Roll 1160.
6. 1880 U. S. Census, Stanly County, North Carolina, population schedule, Big Lick, Stanly, North Carolina, enumeration district (ED) 206, Page: 316B (stamped); Line 20, Dwelling 192, Family 192, Mary [Martha] SIDES; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 4 May 2020); citing National Archives Microfilm T9, Roll 0982.
