Amanuensis Monday~Campbell, Purvis, McRanie~Chesterfield County to Alabama and Mississippi.

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 Campbell, Purvis, McRanie~Chesterfield County to Alabama and Mississippi.

Mary Campbell, et al, to John M. Burke¹
Wilcox County State of Alabama December 31st 1845
Know all men by these presents, that we Mary Campbell widow of the late Duncan N. Campbell deceased and William Campbell, Caroline Purvis formerly Caroline Campbell, Alexander Campbell, Harriet McRainie formerly Harriet Campbell Daniel Campbell and Daniel McRainie husband of the said Harriet Campbell heirs at Law of the said Duncan N. Campbell of the first part for and in Consideration of the sum of Three Hundred Dollars to us in hand paid the receipt of which is hereof acknowledged have this day bargained sold Conveyed & delivered unto John M. Burke of the second part all parties living & being in the County and State above written The following ascribed lot or parcel of Land being and lying in the said County of Wilcox & State above written lying in the Land District Subject for sale at Cahawba To wit, The west half of the South west quarter of Section Eleven in Township twelve of Range Seven, Containing seventy nine acres & Eight three hundredths of an acre also the North East quarter of the South west quarter of Section Eleven in township twelve of Range Seven Containing thirty nine acres and ninety one and a half hundredths of an acre Making in all One hundred & Nineteen acres and Seventy four and a half hundredths of an acre more or less to have and to hold the same to himself the said John M. Burke his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns together with all the improvements appertaining to the premises forever And we do warrant and defend to him the said Burke his heirs and assigns forever the title to the said land herein Conveyed In Testimony whereof we the parties of the first part have signed it with our own hands and seal this the day and year before written
In presence 
Martin Green J.P.
John C. Wear/                                                      Mary Campbell (her X mark) seal
                                                                                William Campbell seal
                                                                                Caroline Purvis seal
                                                                                Alexander Campbell seal
                                                                                Harriet McRanie seal
                                                                                Daniel Campbell seal
                                                                                Daniel McRanie seal
[Source: Alabama, Wilcox County, Deed Records, Volume I, page 207 and C. Amaden]

Duncan N. Campbell, b. abt 1788, died before 1840, in Wilcox County, Alabama leaving his wife, Mary and six surviving children.

In addition to the above deed there are probate records pertaining to these families found in Marion County Mississippi. 

- Page 277 and 278:
“ALEXANDER CAMPBELL died December 12, 1848, leaving a small estate. DANIEL CAMPBELL is a brother of said deceased. Other heirs are WILLIAM CAMPBELL, CAROLINE PERVIS, HARRET McRANY, and CATHERINE MCMILLON - brothers and sisters of the deceased. They ask that letters of administration be granted to DANIEL CAMPBELL. Dated January 15, 1849."
- Page 278 and 279:
”Bond: DANIEL CAMPBELL, DANIEL McRANIE, A. J. BLACKBURN are bound for $1000. Dated August 15, 1849. CAMPBELL and McRANIE are to administer the estate of ALEXANDER CAMPBELL."

Citing this Record:
"Mississippi, Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-30970-620-37?cc=2036959&wc=M7MF-86D:344536901,344536902 : accessed 01 Apr 2014), Marion > Wills 1836-1963 vol A-B > image 176 of 699 (pages 277-278).


Image 177
The State of Mississippi}
Marion County} You, Daniel Campbell admin administrator of the Estate of Alexander Campbell deceased Late of Marion County do Solemnly Swear that you will will <sic> and truly perform your duties as administrator as aforesaid by first paying the debts and then the legatees as far as the goods and chattels and credits of the Testator extends and the law charge you and that you will make a perfect Inventory of all the Said good and chattels rights and Credits as also a just account when thru to required so help you God.
Sworn to & Subscribed}               Daniel Campbell
In open Court this}
15^th day of January 1849.}

Citing this Record:
"Mississippi, Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30970-371-4?cc=2036959&wc=M7MF-86D:344536901,344536902 : accessed 01 Apr 2014), Marion > Wills 1836-1963 vol A-B > image 177 of 699, Pages 279-280.


Mississippi, Probate Records, 1781-1930 Marion Minutes1844-1857, p330, image 190,

21st July 1851 Term
Settlement of the estate:
In the matter of the Estate}
Alexander Campbell}     Daniel Campbell, administrator of the Estate of Alexander Campbell having this day filed his final account of Said administration and praying citation and publication be made according to law to To all the heirs and distributees to wit James McMillian right of his wife Catharine McMillian of the state of South Carolina, William Campbell, Caroline Purvis, Daniel McRaney in the right of his wife Harriet McRaney – state of Miss., Covington County To be and personally appear before the Probate Court of Marion County on the third Monday in September next then and there to show cause if any they can why said final account shall not be audited and allocated.

Mississippi Probate Records,1781-1930, Marion County, Minutes 1844-1857, page 330. "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30967-12350-21?cc=2036959 : 21May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 190 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.

Caroline Campbell, b. 30 Jan 1810, daughter of Duncan N. Campbell and his wife Mary married George Purvis Jr.,  b. abt 1805. 

Gorge and Caroline were married about 1830. The couple had two daughters before his untimely death sometime before 20 June 1836.

Orphan Court Probate, Film 1673597, Index to Probate Minutes Book 3 pages 24, Jun 20, 1836 " Estate of G Pervis dec’d - Caroline Purvis administratrix (gave $1000 security) also ordered by court Duncan H. Campbell, Malcom McRaney & Moses McClure appraisers of the estate." (Wilcox County)

The parents of George Purvis, Jr are unknown. However, it is my opinion that he is related to the James F. and Gilbert Purvis families that migrated from Chesterfield County, SC to Alabama and Mississippi.









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[1] . C. Amaden, http://amaden.com/blog1/; LDS FHL Film #1673824 
[2] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-30967-12390-53?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 142 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[3] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-30967-12604-44?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 134 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[4] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30967-12785-14?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 133 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[5] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-30967-12160-30?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 132 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[6] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-30967-12508-51?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 129 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[7] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-30967-12117-31?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 128 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[8] "Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-30967-11836-41?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 195 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.
[9] My thanks to C. Amaden for his contributions to this posting.

Estate of Alexander Campbell, 1851, Marion County, Mississippi

 
 

In the Matter of the Estate}
of
Alexander Campbell} Daniel Campbell Administrator of the Estate of Alexander Campbell having this day filed his final account of said administration and praying citation and publication be made according to law to To all the heirs and distributes to wit: James McMillian. [Jr.] in the right of his wife Catherine McMillian of the state of South Carolina, William Campbell, Caroline Pervis [Wife of George Purvis] Daniel McCranie in right of his wife Harriett McRaney – state of Miss. Covington County to be and personally appear before the Probate Court of Marion County on the third Monday in September next term and there to Show cause if any they can why said final account shall not be audited and allocated.
Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930
Marion County, Mississippi
Minutes 1844-1857, Page 330
July Term 1851
 
 
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"Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30967-12350-21?cc=2036959 : 21 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 190 of 608; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi.

Amanuensis Monday~Alexander Campbell Estate Final Settlement

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 Mississippi Probate Record – Final Settlement of the Estate of Alexander Campbell.
 
 

 
21st July 1851 Term
Settlement of the estate:
In the Matter of the Estate of Alexander Campbell
Daniel Campbell, administrator, of the estate of Alexander Campbell having this day filed his final account of said administration and praying citation and publication to be made according to law to  To all heirs and distributors to wit James McMillan - right of his wife Catharine McMillan of the state of South Carolina, William Campbell, Caroline pervce [Purvis], Daniel McCraney, in right of his wife Harriet McRaney - state of Miss Covington County To be and personally appears before the Probate Court of Marion County and the third Monday in September next then and there to show cause if they can why said final account shall not be audited and allowed. ¹
 
Alexander Campbell was the son of Duncan N. Campbell and his wife Mary LNU. This document provide a great case for researching sibling of you direct ancestor. The Duncan N. Campbell family migrated from Chesterfield County, South Carolina to Alabama and finally to Marion County, Mississippi. The above document proved that the wife of James McMillan of Chesterfield County, South Carolina is Catherine Campbell.

1850 CENSUS: Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina; Roll:  M432_851; Image: 228, GS Film #444814; Page: 112A/112(stamped),Line 3, Dwelling 207, Family 207; James McMILLIAN, male, age 51, born in SC; Catharine McMILLIAN, female, age 48, born in SC; Laura Ann McMILLIAN, female, age 20, born in SC; Louisa McMILLIAN, female, age 16, born in SC and Rebecca McMILLIAN, female, age 13, born in SC. ²
 
 
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[1] "Mississippi, Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30967-12350-21?cc=2036959&wc=M7MJ-ZWL:344536901,344610801 : accessed 08 May 2014), Marion > Minutes 1844-1857 > image 190 of 608.  Mississippi, Probate Records, 1781-1930 Marion Minutes 1844-1857, p330, image 190. Image source and transcription provided by Chris Amaden. Special thanks to Chris for this source.
[2]  1850 U S Census, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Page: 112A/112(stamped),Line 3, Dwelling 207, Family 207, Household of James McMILLIAN; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed 9 May 2014); citing National Archives Microfilm M432 Roll 851.

50 Golden Years

Golden Wedding
The reception given last evening at Hamilton College by president and Mrs. B. C. Hagerman in celebration of the golden wedding of Mrs. Hagerman’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Campbell, of Bethany, Va. was a beautiful social event.  The Hamilton college halls, parlors, and reception rooms with attractive furnishings, were elaborately decorated with palms, ferns, blooming plants and yellow flowers, which filled large old-fashioned urns, and also immense bunches of yellow roses tied with yellow satin ribbons, which carried out, the golden idea. The chandeliers were draped in yellow and ….,and the lights were all velled in the same color. At seven O’clock Miss Elizabeth Smith played the wedding march and the couple passed down the stairway into the front parlor and stood beneath the large wedding bell, which swung between the folding doors. Gathered together for this beautiful occasion were hundreds of relatives and the old friends of the wedding couple from all over the United Sates. The wedding bell, a special feature, was covered with yellow chrysanthemums, with clapper of immortelles. It has served on such occasions for over thirty years in the Campbell family.
As they stood there, “The Golden Wedding of Fifty Years” was sung to the music of “auld Lang Syne” and was followed by a prayer offered by President Loos. President Hagerman’s remarks were beautiful and impressive and all during the evening many others offered pretty toasts and told many happy reminiscences. A very pleasant feature of the hours was the music, Miss Smith played. Mrs. Nave, of Bethany, who has an exceptionally sweet voice, sang, and others contributed music.  Substantials and ices were served, the latter being in yellow designs, with fancy yellow cakes. The round wedding table presents an especially pretty scene. It was in the dining room, with a large vase of yellow roses in the center and forming a wreath around the table, and scatted loosely over the cloth were orange blossoms used for thirty years in the family, and which had adorned the bridal robes of eleven brides.  The dished of mints, cakes and bonbons were also in yellow, and the white candles in the silver candelabra were shaded in yellow. During the evening frappe was served.  
Mrs. Campbell wore black mull embroidered in lavender. Her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rose Miller of Fairview, La., whose next birthday will be her ninetieth, arrived here several days ago and was one of the most admired guests present.  She wore a black satin gown, with white kerchief and cap. Mrs. Hagerman was gowned in black lace over white silk, and Miss Virginia Hagerman wore white mull. Assisting in receiving were the following friends and distinguished guest in the household: Mrs. Virginia Thompson, of Washington City; Mr. and Mrs. William H. Nave and Miss Jessica Nave, of Bethany, W. Va.; Dr. Halford Watson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Lancaster, Ky.: Mrs. Welday Gray of Stubenville, Oh.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arnold, of Frankfort, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Campbell, of San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Hagerman and Miss Hagerman of Louisville; Mr. and Mrs.  Phillip Y. Pendleton, of Cincinnati: Misses DeJarnette, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Deatherage, Mrs. Doty, Miss Doty, Mrs. Turley, Miss Turley of Richmond; Mr. William Campbell of Wheeling, W. Va.: Dr. Ravogli of Cincinnati; Mrs. Saffell, of Lawrenceburg; Miss Applegate, of Wellsburg W. Va.
To those who attended this happy celebration will linger …  …. pleasant recollections. After extending congratulations, the guest departed. A feature of the reception were the handsome gifts, all in gold, which were received. One pretty gift was from their son, Mr. Archibald Campbell, of California. It was a beautiful little box filled with five twenty dollars gold pieces new and bright from the mint in California. Vases, mirrors, spoons, etc., were also among the collection.[1]


 

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[1] Golden Wedding Anniversary obituary, The Morning Herald, Lexington, Kentucky, 31 December 1902, Page 5 & 6. Mr. and Mrs. Barton C. Hagerman.

Will of James Purdee J. Purvis

James P. J. Purvis married Elizabeth Rose Campbell on 19 January 1832.[1] She was the daughter of John Beasley Campbell and Mary Rosa Franklin.

James and Elizabeth had 3 children:
1. Mary Ann Purvis, b. 24 October 1834, d. 5 August 1916; married Col. Alexander Campbell
2. James B. M. Purvis, b. 1835, d. young
3. William R. Purvis, b. 1836, d. Jan 1882; married Mary J. Gillespie

James P. J. Purvis died abt 1836 in Hinds County, Mississippi. James P. J. left a WILL and his estate was probated 9 February 1836.[2]

JAMES P. J. PURVIS WILL[3]
February Term 1836

I James P. J. Purvis of the county of Hinds & the State of Mississippi being dangerously ill in body but of sound mind do make this my last Will and Testament in presence of the undersigned witness-
1. After paying all my just debts, I give, bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth R Purvis one half of my estate to have and to hold during her natural life then to descend unto my two children, James B. M. Pervis & Mary Ann Pervis
2. I give and bequeath unto my two children, James B. M. Pervis & Mary Ann Pervis the remaining one half of my estate whatsoever it may be.
It is my will and desire that my wife shall have the charge, management of the Estate of my children& that she shall act as their guardian & attend to their rearing & education until they arrive at the age of majority. I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth R Pervis & her father Beselia Campbell my Executors to carry this my Last Will and Testament into effect. Signed & sealed the 9th day of February A. D. 1836 in presence of-
Attest: F. E. Plummer James P. J. Pervis {seal}
Attest:
Filed Feby Term 1836

[SOURCE: LDS Family History Library Film # 878728, Page 66 also Hinds County WILL BOOK 1, Page 66. Transcribed by Charles L. Purvis, 1 Dec 2010]

What this Will does not revealed is the at the time of James Purdee J. Purvis’ death in 1836, his wife Elizabeth Rose was pregnant with their son, William R. Purvis, who was born that same year.

Elizabeth Rose sold the land that she and James owned (80 acres) on 24 March 1836 to James Simpson. (DB 6, pages 220-221, Hinds County, MS) [4]

Elizabeth Rose remarried on 7 March 1839 to Joseph Edward Miller in Rankin County, Mississippi.[5] He died sometime before 1850 and Elizabeth Rose remained unmarried until her death on 19 September 1906 in Brooke County, West Virginia. 

Elizabeth Rose and Joseph had two sons. In total Elizabeth had 5 children (4 sons and a daughter) by two husbands. This is borne out in the 1900 Brooke County West Virginia Census.

“R. MILLER, Mother-in-law, age 85, born Nov 1814 in LA; Father born in South Carolina, Mother born in LA; Widowed; 5 children, 2 living; Eight other individuals in household listed as SERVANTS and BOARDERS.”[6]

The parents of James Purdee J. Purvis are unknown; but there are some conflicting clues. DAR application 115797 shows his father as Johnson Purvis.[7] His uncle Gilbert Johnson Purvis states in his WILL that “my deceased father the said Gilbert Purvis to James Purvis the father of the said James P. J. Purvis in the lifetime of them both…”. This suggests that the father of James Purdee is James Purvis and then there is the 1831 &1832 Tax List for Simpson County, Mississippi that lists a Johnson J. Purvis along with James P. J. Purvis. Is this father and son?

If you have any info on individuals listed within the posting please send me an e-mail or post your comments here on this blog. Thanks.

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[1] Mississippi, Rankin County, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, , James Purvis & Elizabeth B. Campbell, 19 January 1832; www.ancestry.com, Jackson, Mississippi.

[2] Hinds County, MS, Probate Court Estates, Old Series, Raymond, MS, MDAH Microfilm #10392, Family History Library Film #1064400, Estate #321, James P. J. Purvis, Feb 1836.

[3] Hinds County, Mississippi, FHL microfilm 878728: Book 1, page 66 WILL of James P. J. Purvis; Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.

[4] Hinds County, Mississippi, Deed Book "6": pages 220 & 221, Elizabeth R. Purvis to James Simpson; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, http://www.familysearch.org. Film #876974.

[5] Mississippi, Rankin County, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935, , Jo E. Miller & Elizabeth Purvis, 7 March 1839; www.ancestry.com, Jackson.

[6] 1900, Buffalo, Brooke County, West Virginia, population schedule, Buffalo, Brooke County, West Virginia, enumeration district (ED) #12, Page: 287B; Line 95, dwelling 72, family 74, Household of Alex CAMPBELL; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : viewed December 2010); citing National Archives T623_1756.

[7] DAR Application 115797 - Mary Virginia Watson.

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