Callie Nellie Virginia Croft

F, (4 March 1880 - 7 December 1962)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Married Name Her married name was Dell. 
Birth*4 March 1880 Callie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 4 March 1880. 
Marriage* She married Adolphus Jackson Dell. 
Death*7 December 1962 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 7 December 1962 at age 82. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* In a 20 Jul 1978 letter, Bryon W. Croft recorded his sister's name as "Callie Nellie Virginia Croft." The name on the tombstone is "Callie Croft Dell." She was known as "Callie." A "Callie Cooper" was baptised 27 Aug 1890 by F. M. Watts according to The Church Register of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South Colquitt County, Georgia by Lee Collins Hale, Nov 1978. It was also noted that this Callie married a "Dell." Further on in the register, there is a record of "Dell, Adophus" who was received by certificate 14 Apr 1894. However, 14 Apr 1894 was also recorded as the marriage date. From this, it appears that he married the same day he was received into the church. The name of the wife was not given. Possibly this is the date of the marriage to Callie Croft, although she would have been very young. Or possibly the date of baptism was accidentally copied as the marriage date. 

Family

Adolphus Jackson Dell (19 February 1875 - 12 July 1950)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 26.

Adolphus Jackson Dell

M, (19 February 1875 - 12 July 1950)
Birth*19 February 1875 Adolphus was born on 19 February 1875. 
Marriage* He married Callie Nellie Virginia Croft. 
Death*12 July 1950 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 12 July 1950 at age 75. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Callie Nellie Virginia Croft (4 March 1880 - 7 December 1962)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 25.

Thomas Simeon Croft

M, (31 December 1881 - 25 October 1975)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Birth*31 December 1881 Thomas was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 31 December 1881. 
Employment* Thomas's occupation: farmer. 
Census*1900 He was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*circa 1905 He married Tempie Croft circa 1905. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*25 October 1975 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 25 October 1975 at age 93. 
Burial* His body was interred at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Thomas Simeon was known as "Tom." The name was listed as Thomas Samuel Croft in Esther Croft Burley's obituary on p. 2A Weekly Moultrie Observer Wednesday 27 Jul 1988 but his brother, Byron W. Croft, listed the name as "Thomas Simion [sic] Croft" in a 31 Aug 1978 letter. 

Family

Tempie Croft (11 February 1888 - May 1980)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Tempie Croft

F, (11 February 1888 - May 1980)
FatherDavid Croft (s 1859 - b 1910)
MotherAnn Hiers (s 1860 - )
Birth*11 February 1888 Tempie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 February 1888. 
Marriage*circa 1905 She married Thomas Simeon Croft circa 1905. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Burial*May 1980 Her body was interred in May 1980 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*May 1980 She died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in May 1980 at age 92. 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale preserved the following funeral notice from p. 2 of the Weekly Moultrie Observer Thursday, 22 May 1980: Funeral Held For Mrs. Croft Funeral services for Mrs. Tempie C. Croft were held Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The Rev. Perry McClellan officiated, and pallbearers were Gerald Chapman, Donald Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Ricky Latona, Donnie Tillman and Gerald Croft. Mrs. Croft died Wednesday in the local hospital. She was 92 years of age. Mrs. Croft, who was born in Colquitt county on February 11, 1888, was the daughter of the late David Croft and Ann Hiers Croft. She was a member of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Croft are three sons, David Bernie Croft, Berlin, Ralph M. Croft, Berlin, and Leon C. Croft, Moultrie; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Chapman and Mrs. Esther Burley, both of Berlin; one sister, Mrs. Mittie Dampier, Berlin; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Family

Thomas Simeon Croft (31 December 1881 - 25 October 1975)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Zed William Croft

M, (19 April 1885 - 10 February 1972)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Birth*19 April 1885 Zed was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 19 April 1885. 
Census*1900 He was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*circa 1909 He married (?) (?) circa 1909. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*10 February 1972 He died at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, on 10 February 1972 at age 86. 
Burial* His body was interred at Miami, Dade Co., Florida. 

Family

(?) (?) (say 1887 - )
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Ruth Elizabeth Croft

F, (11 August 1887 - 19 February 1922)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Birth*11 August 1887 Ruth was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 August 1887. 
Census*1900 She was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Marriage*16 August 1908 She married Emmet Sullivan at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1908 at age 21.1 
Married Name16 August 1908  As of 16 August 1908, her married name was Sullivan. 
Death*19 February 1922 She died at Cordele, Crisp Co., Georgia, on 19 February 1922 at age 34. 

Family

Emmet Sullivan (circa 1884 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1908 by Baney Hester.

Emmet Sullivan

M, (circa 1884 - )
Birth*circa 1884 Emmet was born circa 1884. 
Marriage*16 August 1908 He married Ruth Elizabeth Croft at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1908.1 

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Croft (11 August 1887 - 19 February 1922)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1908 by Baney Hester.

Clarence Edgar Croft

M, (4 July 1892 - 20 October 1987)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Birth*4 July 1892 Clarence was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 4 July 1892. 
Marriage* He married Ruby Manning. 
Census*1900 He was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Death*20 October 1987 He died at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 20 October 1987 at age 95. 

Family

Ruby Manning (circa 1895 - )
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Ruby Manning

F, (circa 1895 - )
Married Name Her married name was Croft. 
Marriage* She married Clarence Edgar Croft. 
Birth*circa 1895 Ruby was born circa 1895. 

Family

Clarence Edgar Croft (4 July 1892 - 20 October 1987)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Byron Weathers Croft

M, (13 September 1896 - 19 October 1979)
FatherJames Coleman Croft (6 Apr 1853 - 6 Apr 1925)
MotherWealtha Anna Cooper (12 Jun 1856 - 24 Feb 1948)
Birth*13 September 1896 Byron was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 13 September 1896. 
Census*1900 He was in the in 1900 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1910. 
Marriage*circa 1918 He married Martha Edna Boyd circa 1918. 
1930 Census*1 April 1930 Byron was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Robinson, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
Death*19 October 1979 He died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 19 October 1979 at age 83. 
Burial*21 October 1979 His body was interred on 21 October 1979 at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Byron Weathers Croft was known as Byron. A "Byron Croft" was baptised 16 Aug 1908 by Moses Register according to The Church Register of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South Colquitt County, Georgia by Lee Collins Hale, Nov 1978. The following obituary, preserved by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from p. 2 of the Weekly Moultrie Observer Thursday 25 Oct 1979: Rites Held For Mr. Croft Funeral services for Byron W. Croft, a resident of Route 5, Moultrie, were held Sunday at the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Odom and Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial was at Wesley Chapel cemetery. Mr. Croft died Friday morning in Colquitt County Memorial Hospital following an illness of six months. He was 83 years old. Pallbearers included Marvin Croft, Sonny Dampier, Scott Croft, Ricky Croft, Joel Smith, and Donald Davis. Mr. Croft was born on Sept. 13, 1896, in Colquitt County. the son of the late James Coleman Croft and Weatha Anna Cooper Croft. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Byron (Martha Boyd) Croft of Route 5, Moultrie; seven sons, Ray Croft, Ted Croft, and Lamar Croft, all of Moultrie, Joe Croft of Route 5, Moultrie, Zed B. Croft of Kissimmee, Fla., Roger Croft of Elkhorne, Ky., and Ronnie Croft of Adel; five daughters, Mrs. Renna [Rena?] Baldwin of Moultrie, Mrs. Mryle Saffa of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Winonna Dampier of Quitman, Mrs. Juanita Smith of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Connie Davis of Moultrie; one brother, Clarence Croft of Thomasville; 26 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. 

Family

Martha Edna Boyd (11 February 1904 - April 2002)
Children
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Last Edited11 December 2007

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Robinson, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 348; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 477.0.

    Name Age
    Byron Croft 33
    Martha Croft 29
    Rena Croft 11
    Muriel Croft 8
    Ray Croft 6
    Wenona Croft 5
    Ted Croft 9/12
    Joe Croft.

Martha Edna Boyd

F, (11 February 1904 - April 2002)
Birth*11 February 1904 Martha was born on 11 February 1904. 
Marriage*circa 1918 She married Byron Weathers Croft circa 1918. 
Married Namecirca 1918  As of circa 1918, her married name was Croft. 
Residence*1979 Martha resided at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1979. 
Biography* The Friday 26 Oct 1990 edition of Wesleyan Christian Advocate noted that October 7 had been declared "Ma Croft Sunday" to honor Mrs. Martha Croft "who has been an active member of the church for 72 years." A certificate of recognition was presented by Harold Hires, chair of the Administration Board. Rev. Donald Powers presented her with a letter from Bishop Looney. 
Death*April 2002 She died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in April 2002 at age 98.1 

Family

Byron Weathers Croft (13 September 1896 - 19 October 1979)
Children
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Last Edited11 December 2007

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2007 - Dec 2007 to Lew Griffin from Joan M. (Croft) Ashton ID: 25536, e-mail address.

Clara Croft

F, (11 February 1907 - 11 September 1992)
FatherThomas Simeon Croft (31 Dec 1881 - 25 Oct 1975)
MotherTempie Croft (11 Feb 1888 - May 1980)
Married Name Her married name was Chapman. 
Birth*11 February 1907 Clara was born at Georgia on 11 February 1907. 
Marriage* She married (?) Chapman. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*11 September 1992 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 September 1992 at age 85. 

Family

(?) Chapman (say 1905 - )
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Esther Croft

F, (26 September 1908 - 22 July 1988)
FatherThomas Simeon Croft (31 Dec 1881 - 25 Oct 1975)
MotherTempie Croft (11 Feb 1888 - May 1980)
Married Name Her married name was Burley. 
Birth*26 September 1908 Esther was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 26 September 1908. 
Marriage* She married Elmer Burley. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*22 July 1988 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 22 July 1988 at age 79. 
Burial*24 July 1988 Her body was interred on 24 July 1988 at Sardis Cemetery, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Biography* The following funeral notice, preserved by Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, is from p. 2A of the Weekly Moultrie Observer for Wednesday 27 Jul 1988: Esther Croft Burley Esther Croft Burley 79, of Berlin died Friday at Colquitt Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Berlin First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jack Taylor and Danny Moree officiating. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donny Tillman, Randy Liles, Jack Dampier, Gerald Chapman, Garland Croft and Thomas Kinser. Mrs. Burley was born Sept. 26 1908, in Colquitt County, daughter of the late Thomas Samuel and Tempie Croft, and had lived in the county all her life. She was married to the late Elmer Burley. Survivors include three brothers, David Bernice Croft and Ralph Morris Croft, both of Berlin, and Leon C. Croft of Moultrie; one sister, Clara Chapman of Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. 

Family

Elmer Burley (say 1908 - before 1988)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Carrie Lucy Crosby

F, (14 October 1880 - 15 July 1967)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*14 October 1880 Carrie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 14 October 1880. 
Marriage*27 December 1903 She married John Frank Herndon at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 December 1903 at age 23.1 
Married Name27 December 1903  As of 27 December 1903, her married name was Herndon. 
Death*15 July 1967 She died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 15 July 1967 at age 86. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale wrote, 9 Jan 1978, about Carrie Lucy Crosby Herndon and the death of Carrie's husband, John Frank Herndon: Grandmother was left with four young children to raise alone. Grandmother always talked about how handsome Grandpa Herndon was, tall, black hair and blue eyes. Grandmother said that she and Grandpa Herndon claimed each other for sweethearts their first day in school and remained so until death separated them and even after his death she never considered remarriage.... Grandmother Herndon was a beautiful lady, dark brown hair and grey eyes.
On 4 Dec 1978, Lee added that "grandmother Carrie Crosby Herndon had a minor heart condition that could have been inherited since I and my mother both have it." In 19 Nov 1993 letter Lee added: It is my belief that these minor heart arrhythmias are related to and may be directly caused by a problem that is far more common in our line of the family and that is Thyroid disorder - Grandmother Carrie Crosby Herndon had a goiter in her thyroid gland but never had it removed. In 1942 my mother had her Thyroid removed, along with a very large goiter that was growing around her jugular vein - This was slowly choking her to death - At that time this was a very serious operation. My heart first acted up in 1951 when I was pregnant and when I delivered there was a problem with bleeding caused by Thyroid dysfunction - My Thyroid has not worked since then. My sister had a goiter & had her thyroid removed and my brother has had some minor problems with Thyroid dysfunction - Thyroid dysfunction does cause some heart palpitations or arrhythmias - It seems in the back of my mind that somewhere I heard that grandma Alice had a goiter too - So I think the Throid disease was inherited & caused the heart problem. 

Family

John Frank Herndon (10 November 1878 - 14 December 1921)
Children
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Last Edited23 February 2002

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1903 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 16.

John Frank Herndon

M, (10 November 1878 - 14 December 1921)
FatherJohn Walter Herndon (c 1845 - 24 Jan 1929)
MotherNancy Rogers (11 Dec 1845 - 20 Feb 1920)
Birth*10 November 1878 John was born on 10 November 1878. 
Employment* John's occupation: farmer. 
Marriage*27 December 1903 He married Carrie Lucy Crosby at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 December 1903 at age 25.1 
Death*14 December 1921 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 14 December 1921 at age 43. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Betty Lee Collins Hale sent a clipping from p. 2 of a 15 Feb 1921 paper about the death of John Frank Herndon. Lee said that her "grandmother always said he took the gun in hopes of killing a squirrel": J. F. HERNDON KILLS HIMSELF WHILE HUNTING Coroner's Jury Returns a Verdict saying his Death was Accidental. Body Found Lying, Near a Fence by School Children-Was Well Known. J. F. Herndon, a prominent farmer of the Berlin section, was found lying dead with a gunshot wound through his chest late Wednesday afternoon. A shotgun was nearby, with one empty shell. The body was found by school children on their way home. They notified members of the family. Coroner Barber went to the scene to hold an inquest. The verdict was to the effect that Mr. Herndon came to his death by a shot accidentally self inflicted. The entire load of shot penetrated Mr. Herndon's body near his heart. A fence was within a few feet of where he fell dead. It could not be determined whether he had gotten over the fence or not. The gun was between him and the fence. Mr. Herndon left home about 4 o'clock, saying he was going to drive up some cattle, adding that he was going to carry his gun with him in the hope of killing a bird. Members of the family declared that his affairs were in good condition and that he had shown no signs of having been worried about anything. Mr. Herndon was prominent in his community and the news of his tragic death was the cause of many expressions of regret. He was about 30 years old.
      Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale noted 19 Nov 1993 that J. F. Herndon had actually been 43 years old at the time of his death and added "he must have looked young." 

Family

Carrie Lucy Crosby (14 October 1880 - 15 July 1967)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1903 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 15.

Minnie Lizzie Crosby

F, (28 March 1882 - 16 August 1965)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*28 March 1882 Minnie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 28 March 1882. 
Marriage*27 December 1905 She married John James Branch at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 December 1905 at age 23.1 
Married Name27 December 1905  As of 27 December 1905, her married name was Branch. 
Census*1910 She was in the in 1910 census at Autreyville, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*16 August 1965 She died at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia, on 16 August 1965 at age 83. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 

Family

John James Branch (13 July 1882 - 17 March 1962)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1905 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 4.

John James Branch

M, (13 July 1882 - 17 March 1962)
Birth*13 July 1882 John was born on 13 July 1882. 
Employment* John's occupation: mail carrier. 
Marriage*27 December 1905 He married Minnie Lizzie Crosby at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 December 1905 at age 23.1 
Census*1910 He was in the in 1910 census at Autreyville, Colquitt Co., Georgia. 
Death*17 March 1962 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 17 March 1962 at age 79. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale listed the name in her 19 Nov 1993 notes as "James John Branch" but the tombstone lists the name as "John J. Branch." 

Family

Minnie Lizzie Crosby (28 March 1882 - 16 August 1965)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    1905 by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 3.

Cary Romelous Crosby

M, (30 January 1884 - 23 December 1957)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*30 January 1884 Cary was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 30 January 1884. 
Marriage*30 October 1904 He married Julia E. Watson at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 30 October 1904 at age 20.1 
Death*23 December 1957 He died at Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 23 December 1957 at age 73. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* According to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery indexed by Forrest Dulane and Lee Collins Hale in Nov 1978, the name on the tombstone is "Cary R. Crosby." Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale noted 19 Nov 1993: Aunt Julia & Uncle Cary raised a niece from this union [Julia's sister, Mary Susannah Watson and Thomas Walter Cooper] - as their own daughter - Nettie Cooper Baker now deceased - Nettie had 4 sons and always attended all the Crosby Reunions. 

Family

Julia E. Watson (2 October 1877 - 6 March 1961)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    has '1905' by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 48.

Julia E. Watson

F, (2 October 1877 - 6 March 1961)
Birth*2 October 1877 Julia was born on 2 October 1877. 
Marriage*30 October 1904 She married Cary Romelous Crosby at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 30 October 1904 at age 27.1 
Married Name30 October 1904  As of 30 October 1904, her married name was Crosby. 
Death*6 March 1961 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 6 March 1961 at age 83. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Julia and Carey Crosby raised Nettie Cooper after the death of Nettie's mother, Julia's sister, Susie Watson Cooper. Julia and Carey had no children of their own. 

Family

Cary Romelous Crosby (30 January 1884 - 23 December 1957)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    has '1905' by J. M. Odam.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 49.

Paul Culpepper Crosby

M, (9 October 1885 - 17 January 1887)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*9 October 1885 Paul was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 9 October 1885. 
Death*17 January 1887 He died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 17 January 1887 at age 1. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
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Last Edited28 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 96.

Emma Georgia Crosby

F, (12 September 1888 - 9 August 1963)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*12 September 1888 Emma was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 12 September 1888. 
Death*9 August 1963 She died at Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 9 August 1963 at age 74. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 
Biography* Emma never married. According to Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale, Emma had the Crosby family Bible. In 19 Nov 1993 notes, Lee added: My Aunt Nancy Lorene Herndon Price discovered this Bible in a box that Grandmother gave her - She allowed me to borrow it to confirm some of my information.... I assume she still has it. 
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 99.

Guy Ross Crosby

M, (7 November 1890 - 20 May 1972)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*7 November 1890 Guy was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 7 November 1890. 
Marriage* He married Emma Clover Hardee. 
Death*20 May 1972 He died at Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 20 May 1972 at age 81. 
Burial*circa 22 May 1972 His body was interred circa 22 May 1972 at Pavo City Cemetery, Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia. 

Family

Emma Clover Hardee (24 October 1888 - 14 May 1969)
Children
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Last Edited20 January 2005

Emma Clover Hardee

F, (24 October 1888 - 14 May 1969)
Married Name Her married name was Crosby. 
Birth*24 October 1888 Emma was born on 24 October 1888. 
Marriage* She married Guy Ross Crosby. 
Death*14 May 1969 She died at Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 14 May 1969 at age 80. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Lebanon Cemetery, Pavo, Thomas Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale wrote that "Emma Hardee Crosby was always known to us as Aunt Maid." In 19 Nov 1993 notes, Lee added that according to an obituary, Emma had developed the "Alice Valine Variety of Camellias." 

Family

Guy Ross Crosby (7 November 1890 - 20 May 1972)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Wilbur Ernest Crosby

M, (5 January 1894 - 24 August 1970)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*5 January 1894 Wilbur was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 5 January 1894. 
Marriage*10 October 1917 He married Alma Liles at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 10 October 1917 at age 23.1 
Death*24 August 1970 He died at Thomasville, Thomas Co., Georgia, on 24 August 1970 at age 76. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 

Family

Alma Liles (2 March 1898 - 9 January 1975)
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    'Liles, Alma' and 'Crosby.'
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 36.

Alma Liles

F, (2 March 1898 - 9 January 1975)
Birth*2 March 1898 Alma was born on 2 March 1898. 
Marriage*10 October 1917 She married Wilbur Ernest Crosby at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 10 October 1917 at age 19.1 
Married Name10 October 1917  As of 10 October 1917, her married name was Crosby. 
Death*9 January 1975 She died at Thomas Co., Georgia, on 9 January 1975 at age 76. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* "Alma Liles" was listed in The Church Register of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South Colquitt County, Georgia by Lee Collins Hale, Nov 1978 as having been baptised 17 Aug 1913. 

Family

Wilbur Ernest Crosby (5 January 1894 - 24 August 1970)
Child
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Register of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, Betty Lee Collins Hale to Lew Griffin, Nov 1978.
    'Liles, Alma' and 'Crosby.'
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 37.

Orrie Ethel Crosby

F, (31 October 1896 - 27 May 1914)
FatherPaul Joshua Crosby (3 Oct 1853 - 3 Jul 1938)
MotherLula Alice Virginia Cooper (14 Jan 1862 - 19 Nov 1938)
Birth*31 October 1896 Orrie was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 31 October 1896.1 
Death*27 May 1914 She died at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 27 May 1914 at age 17. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.2 
Biography* Her tombstone reads "A. Ethel Crosby 31 October 1894-27 May 1904" however Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale wrote that she believes that this is incorrect: Bible states Ethel died 1914, my mother remembers Ethel well so I believe that the Bible is correct since my Mother was born in 1907. Also Bible shows first name as Orrie.
Ethel never married. 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 93.
  2. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 93 'A. Ethel Crosby' but 'Orrie' from Bible record.

Frankie Jewell Herndon

F, (29 October 1904 - 5 June 1950)
FatherJohn Frank Herndon (10 Nov 1878 - 14 Dec 1921)
MotherCarrie Lucy Crosby (14 Oct 1880 - 15 Jul 1967)
Birth*29 October 1904 Frankie was born on 29 October 1904. 
Marriage*10 February 1920 She married Willie J. Westberry on 10 February 1920 at age 15. 
Married Name10 February 1920  As of 10 February 1920, her married name was Westberry. 
Death*5 June 1950 She died on 5 June 1950 at age 45. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Willie J. Westberry (29 August 1898 - 24 May 1976)
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 14.

Willie J. Westberry

M, (29 August 1898 - 24 May 1976)
Birth*29 August 1898 Willie was born on 29 August 1898. 
Marriage*10 February 1920 He married Frankie Jewell Herndon on 10 February 1920 at age 21. 
Marriage* He married Myrtle Walden Lyles. 
Death*24 May 1976 He died at Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 24 May 1976 at age 77. 
Burial* His body was interred at Wesley Chapel Methodist Cemetery, near, Berlin, Colquitt Co., Georgia.1 

Family 1

Myrtle Walden Lyles (circa 1902 - June 1973)

Family 2

Frankie Jewell Herndon (29 October 1904 - 5 June 1950)
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited9 July 1999

Citations

  1. Cemetery Census,"Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery," Warner Robins GA; F.D. & Lee Collins Hale, reader.
    No 13.

Hilda Minnie Herndon

F, (21 August 1907 - 31 August 1999)
FatherJohn Frank Herndon (10 Nov 1878 - 14 Dec 1921)
MotherCarrie Lucy Crosby (14 Oct 1880 - 15 Jul 1967)
Birth*21 August 1907 Hilda was born on 21 August 1907. 
Marriage*9 November 1930 She married Isaac Lee Collins on 9 November 1930 at age 23. 
Married Name9 November 1930  As of 9 November 1930, her married name was Collins. 
Biography* According to Betty Lee Collins Hale, 4 Dec 1978, Hilda Minnie Herndon has a minor heart condition that she might have inherited from her mother. In 19 Nov 1993 notes Lee added: It is my belief that these minor heart arrhythmias are related to and may be directly caused by a problem that is far more common in our line of the family and that is Thyroid disorder.... In 1942 my mother, Hilda Herndon Collins had her Thyroid removed, along with a very large goiter that was growing around her jugular vein.... At that time this was a very serious operation. 
Death*31 August 1999 She died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 31 August 1999 at age 92.1,2 

Family

Isaac Lee Collins (22 February 1906 - 2 July 1966)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited15 January 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Daytona McClain Jarman ID: 25514, 1000 Oakland Avenue, Cayce, South Carolina 29033, e-mail address.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Isaac Lee Collins

M, (22 February 1906 - 2 July 1966)
Birth*22 February 1906 Isaac was born at Montgomery Co., Georgia, on 22 February 1906. 
Marriage*9 November 1930 He married Hilda Minnie Herndon on 9 November 1930 at age 24. 
Death*2 July 1966 He died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, on 2 July 1966 at age 60. 
Burial* His body was interred at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia. 

Family

Hilda Minnie Herndon (21 August 1907 - 31 August 1999)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited15 December 2002

Nancy Lorene Herndon

F, (18 February 1910 - 19 June 2008)
FatherJohn Frank Herndon (10 Nov 1878 - 14 Dec 1921)
MotherCarrie Lucy Crosby (14 Oct 1880 - 15 Jul 1967)
Birth*18 February 1910 Nancy was born at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 18 February 1910. 
Marriage*11 January 1930 She married Allen Jerry Price at Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 11 January 1930 at age 19. 
Married Name11 January 1930  As of 11 January 1930, her married name was Price. 
Residence*1982 Nancy resided at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, in 1982. 
Biography*19 November 1993 Mrs. F. D. (Betty Lee Collins) Hale noted 19 Nov 1993 that Nancy Lorene had the Crosby Family Bible. 
Death*19 June 2008 She died at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, on 19 June 2008 at age 98
MOULTRIE — Lorene Herndon Price, 98, of Moultrie, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the home of her daughter in Moultrie.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Julian Griner officiating and Mr. Paul Murphy giving the eulogy. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Casketbearers will be her grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

Born Feb. 18, 1910, in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of the late J. Frank Herndon and Carrie Crosby Herndon. She was a very active member of Evelyn United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and served in several other capacities. She was past president of the Colquitt County Home Demonstration Club and held many offices on the local and district level. She was also a member and past president of the Azalea Garden Club of Colquitt County.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, A.J. Price; a son-in-law, Bob Walker; and a grandson, Allan Price.

Survivors include one son, Jerry Price and wife Barbara of Valdosta; two daughters, Joan Walker of Woodstock, Ga. and Martha Webb and husband Paul of Moultrie; eight grandchildren, Angie Walker Van Matre, Pam Walker Foster, Gina Walker Murphy, Damon Price, Danielle Price, Price Webb, Lori Webb Thompson and Brian Webb; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today, June 20, at Cobb Funeral Chapel.

The family may be contacted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Webb, 124 Lonesome Pine Trail in Moultrie.

Cobb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.1 

Family

Allen Jerry Price (28 February 1910 - 15 April 1992)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited28 July 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written Jan 2008 to Lew Griffin from Daytona McClain Jarman ID: 25514, 1000 Oakland Avenue, Cayce, South Carolina 29033, e-mail address.