Culpepper Family Tree (complete version)

Jemima Adeline Brantley

F, (22 April 1840 - 16 March 1925)

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

22 April 1840

Jemima was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 22 April 1840.^1,2

(free wh female 00-05) 1840 Census

1 June 1840

Eliza and Jemima was probably a free white female, under five years old, in Joseph Van Buren Brantley's household, on the 1840 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.³

(Member) Church

20 June 1857

Joseph, Emily, Jemima and Susan joined at Beulah Baptist Church, Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 20 June 1857 (Joseph V., Emily K., Susan, and Jemina Brantly were accepted by letter from Pleasant Grove Church. On 14 Aug 1857, he was chosen as Deacon. On 16 Oct 1859, he was excommunicated. On the 3rd Saturday of Feb 1860, he was called back to the church on charges (wife, Emily Brantley). [Source: Padgett & Callicott, "Beulah Baptist Church Membership Rolls...", 2000].)

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

She, as a family member, accompanied Joseph Van Buren Brantley in relocating circa 1859 at Clay Co., Florida; The move occurred sometime after joining Beulah Baptist Church in 1857 and before the 1860 census when the family appeared in Clay Co., FL.

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Emily, William, Jemima, Susan, Joseph, Edwin, John, Benjamin and Robert listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley in the 1860 Census at Middleburg PO, Clay Co., Florida. In spite of this census showing the children born in SC, they were probably all born in AL..⁴

Married Name

circa 1865

As of circa 1865, her married name was Webb.⁵

Marriage*

circa 1865

She married Joseph Franklin Webb circa 1865.⁵

Death*

16 March 1925

She died at Covington Co., Alabama, on 16 March 1925 at age 84.⁵

Burial*

circa 17 March 1925

Her body was interred circa 17 March 1925 at Brooklyn Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooklyn, Conecuh Co., Alabama.

Family

Joseph Franklin Webb (5 March 1829 - after 1900)

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Ken Brantley, Brantley Association research, including John/Jack Brantley Study and family group sheets, For more info on the Brantley family, contact author at e-mail address, 4750 Oakleigh Manor Dr., Powder Springs, GA 30127: Brantley Association, Oct 2003.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 260, Ancestry.com image 4 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
Joseph V. Brantley, 1M0-4, 1M20-29, 2F0-4, 1F5-9, 1F20-29.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20

Susan Brantley

F, (1840 - )

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

1840

Susan was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in 1840.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Emily, Elizabeth, Eliza, William, Susan, Joseph, Edwin and John was listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley on the 1850 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹

(Member) Church

20 June 1857

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

(Family Member) Relocation

between 1860 and 1870

She, as a family member, accompanied Joseph Van Buren Brantley in relocating between 1860 and 1870 at Putnam Co., Florida; By 1870, the family had moved from Clay Co., FL to the adjacent county of Putnam.

Married Name

4 November 1869

As of 4 November 1869, her married name was Jones.³

Marriage*

4 November 1869

She married E. J. Jones at Putnam Co., Florida, on 4 November 1869.³

Family

E. J. Jones (say 1837 - )

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 335B, Family 48, Ancestry.com image 10, Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL
Joseph V. Brantley, 37, M, SC, Farmer, $600
Emily Brantley, 36, F, SC
Elizabeth Brantley, 16, F, AL
Eliza Brantley, 13, F, AL
William Brantley, 13, M, AL
Jemima Brantley, 10, F, AL
Susan Brantley, 10, F, AL
Joseph Brantley, 6, M, AL
Edwin Brantley, 3, M, AL
John Brantley, 1, M, AL
John McBride, 15, M, SC, Farmer.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
Ken Brantley, Brantley Association research, including John/Jack Brantley Study and family group sheets, For more info on the Brantley family, contact author at e-mail address, 4750 Oakleigh Manor Dr., Powder Springs, GA 30127: Brantley Association, Oct 2003.

Joseph Van Buren Brantley Jr.

M, (1844 - )

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

1844

Joseph was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in 1844.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Emily, Elizabeth, Eliza, William, Susan, Joseph, Edwin and John was listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley on the 1850 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

He, as a family member, accompanied Joseph Van Buren Brantley in relocating circa 1859 at Clay Co., Florida; The move occurred sometime after joining Beulah Baptist Church in 1857 and before the 1860 census when the family appeared in Clay Co., FL.

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 335B, Family 48, Ancestry.com image 10, Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL
Joseph V. Brantley, 37, M, SC, Farmer, $600
Emily Brantley, 36, F, SC
Elizabeth Brantley, 16, F, AL
Eliza Brantley, 13, F, AL
William Brantley, 13, M, AL
Jemima Brantley, 10, F, AL
Susan Brantley, 10, F, AL
Joseph Brantley, 6, M, AL
Edwin Brantley, 3, M, AL
John Brantley, 1, M, AL
John McBride, 15, M, SC, Farmer.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.

Edwin A. Brantley¹

M, (11 June 1847 - 18 July 1915)

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

11 June 1847

Edwin was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 11 June 1847.²

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Emily, Elizabeth, Eliza, William, Susan, Joseph, Edwin and John was listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley on the 1850 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.³

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

Marriage*

19 January 1870

He married Mary Jane Thomas at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 19 January 1870 at age 22. Rev. Jesse T. Thames, as minister, performed the marriage.⁵

Marriage*

after 1875

He married Narcissa (?) at Covington Co., Alabama, after 1875.⁶

Death*

18 July 1915

He died on 18 July 1915 at age 68.⁷

Burial*

circa 20 July 1915

His body was interred circa 20 July 1915 at Brooklyn Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooklyn, Conecuh Co., Alabama.⁷

Family 1

Mary Jane Thomas (18 March 1846 - 25 August 1875)

Family 2

Narcissa (?) (August 1850 - after 1900)

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Ken Brantley, Brantley Association research, including John/Jack Brantley Study and family group sheets, For more info on the Brantley family, contact author at e-mail address, 4750 Oakleigh Manor Dr., Powder Springs, GA 30127: Brantley Association, Oct 2003.
1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 335B, Family 48, Ancestry.com image 10, Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL
Joseph V. Brantley, 37, M, SC, Farmer, $600
Emily Brantley, 36, F, SC
Elizabeth Brantley, 16, F, AL
Eliza Brantley, 13, F, AL
William Brantley, 13, M, AL
Jemima Brantley, 10, F, AL
Susan Brantley, 10, F, AL
Joseph Brantley, 6, M, AL
Edwin Brantley, 3, M, AL
John Brantley, 1, M, AL
John McBride, 15, M, SC, Farmer.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.
Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
Heritage Committee of Evergreen-Conecuh Public Library, Conecuh Co., AL Headstones, Vol. II, Evergreen, AL: Evergreen-Conecuh (AL) Public Library, 1981-1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1263 V3c v.2.
Brooklyn Baptist Church, page 26.

John Manley Brantley

M, (1849 - )

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

1849

John was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, in 1849.¹

(Household member) 1850 Census

1 June 1850

Emily, Elizabeth, Eliza, William, Susan, Joseph, Edwin and John was listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley on the 1850 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

(Family Member) Relocation

between 1860 and 1870

He, as a family member, accompanied Joseph Van Buren Brantley in relocating between 1860 and 1870 at Putnam Co., Florida; By 1870, the family had moved from Clay Co., FL to the adjacent county of Putnam.

Marriage*

31 March 1870

He married Luvenia White at Putnam Co., Florida, on 31 March 1870.³

Death*

He died at Sumter Co., Florida.

Family

Luvenia White (say 1852 - )

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1850 Federal Census, United States.
Page 335B, Family 48, Ancestry.com image 10, Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL
Joseph V. Brantley, 37, M, SC, Farmer, $600
Emily Brantley, 36, F, SC
Elizabeth Brantley, 16, F, AL
Eliza Brantley, 13, F, AL
William Brantley, 13, M, AL
Jemima Brantley, 10, F, AL
Susan Brantley, 10, F, AL
Joseph Brantley, 6, M, AL
Edwin Brantley, 3, M, AL
John Brantley, 1, M, AL
John McBride, 15, M, SC, Farmer.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
Page 377: "John N. Brantley md. Luvine White, 31 Mar 1870."

Benjamin N. Brantley¹

M, (30 August 1850 - 2 February 1929)

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

30 August 1850

Benjamin was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 30 August 1850.²

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

(Family Member) Relocation

between 1860 and 1870

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Emily, Benjamin, Robert, Thomas and Lennia listed as a household member living with Joseph Van Buren Brantley on the 1870 Census at Timmons, Putnam Co., Florida. Lennia and Thomas appear in the 1870 census as ages 11 and 13 respectively. However, they are not found in this household in the 1860 census, so either the ages were wrong in 1860 or their parents are not Joseph V. and Emily Travis Brantley..⁴

Marriage*

18 January 1876

He married Sarah Goodson at Putnam Co., Florida, on 18 January 1876 at age 25.⁵

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Putnam Co., Florida.⁶

Note*

In the 1900 Putnam Co., FL census, David Brantley b May 1818 was living next door to Robert & Benjamin Brantley. Could David be a brother of Joseph V.?

Death*

2 February 1929

He died on 2 February 1929 at age 78.²

Burial*

4 February 1929

His body was interred on 4 February 1929 at Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Melrose, Putnam Co., Florida.²

Family

Sarah Goodson (9 September 1843 - 9 September 1928)

Children

Andrew Brantley⁷ (1878 - )
Weldon Brantley⁷ (26 May 1880 - 7 October 1969)

Last Edited

21 March 2005

Citations

1870 Federal Census, United States.
e-mail address Greg Wilson, compiler, Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Paran Baptist Church Cemetery Association, Mar 2005.
http://parancemetery.tripod.com/
Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Melrose, Putnam Co., FL
Lot-Section, Name, Born - Died
O-91, Brantley, Benjamin N., Aug 30 1850 - Feb 2 1929
N-91, Brantley, Sarah G., Sep 9 1843 - Sep 9 1928.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Timmons, Putnam Co., FL, Page 502, Dwelling & Family 77
Joseph V. Brantley, 60, M, W, Farmer
Emily Brantley, 55, F, W, Keeping house
Benjamin Brantley, 19, M, W, at school
Robert Brantley, 17, M, W
Thomas Brantley, 13, M, W
Lennia Brantley, 11, F, W.
Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
Putnam Co. Marriage Book D, page 105 (Page 388 of Ref.)
"B.N. Brantley md. Sarah Goodson, 18 Jan 1876."
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Precinct 12-14, Putnam Co., FL, Page 103D. From LDS CD.
Benjamin Brantly, HH, M, M, W, 27, AL, AL, SC, Farmer
Sarah Brantly, Wife, F, M, W, 32, SC, SC, SC
Andra Brantly, Son, M, S, W, 2, FL
? Brantly, Son, M, S, W, 1M, b FL
Joseph Brantly, Father, M, M, W, 67, b AL, SC, SC
Dlilah Brantly, [Step] Mother, F, M, W, 60, b SC, SC, SC.
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Precinct 12-14, Putnam Co., FL, Page 103D. From LDS CD.

Robert T. Brantley

M, (25 January 1854 - 15 February 1919)

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

25 January 1854

Robert was born at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 25 January 1854.^1,2

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1859

(household member) 1860 Census

1 June 1860

(Family Member) Relocation

between 1860 and 1870

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Marriage*

24 January 1873

He married Demie Goodson at Putnam Co., Florida, on 24 January 1873 at age 18.⁴

1880 Census*

1 June 1880

He was enumerated in the US Census of 1880 at Putnam Co., Florida.⁵

Census*

18 August 1885

He appeared on the census of 18 August 1885 at Putnam Co., Florida.⁶

Death*

15 February 1919

He died on 15 February 1919 at age 65.²

Burial*

circa 17 February 1919

His body was interred circa 17 February 1919 at Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Melrose, Putnam Co., Florida.²

Family

Demie Goodson (19 August 1850 - 26 January 1914)

Children

Preston Brantley⁵ (circa 1874 - before August 1885)
Lawrence Brantley⁵ (circa 1878 - )
Allen Brantley⁵ (May 1880 - )
Freddie Brantley⁶ (circa 1881 - )
Demie Brantley⁶ (circa 1883 - )

Last Edited

21 March 2005

Citations

1870 Federal Census, United States.
Timmons, Putnam Co., FL, Page 502, Dwelling & Family 77
Joseph V. Brantley, 60, M, W, Farmer
Emily Brantley, 55, F, W, Keeping house
Benjamin Brantley, 19, M, W, at school
Robert Brantley, 17, M, W
Thomas Brantley, 13, M, W
Lennia Brantley, 11, F, W.
e-mail address Greg Wilson, compiler, Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Paran Baptist Church Cemetery Association, Mar 2005.
http://parancemetery.tripod.com/
Paran Baptist Church Cemetery, Melrose, Putnam Co., FL
Lot-Section, Name, Born - Died
O-90, Brantley, Delila, May 1 1818 - Jul 25 1909
R-90, Brantley, Robert T., Jan 25 1854 - Feb 15 1919
P-90, Brantley, D. E. Goodson, Aug 19 1850 - Jan 26 1914.
1860 Federal Census, United States.
Page 161, Genealogy.com image 23, Dwelling and Family #227, Middleburg PO, Clay Co., FL
J. V. Brantley, 46, M, Farmer, RE=$1000, PE=$200, SC
Emily Brantley, 45, F, SC
William Brantley, 24, M, SC
Mary Brantley, 22, F, SC
Susan Brantley, 19, F, SC
Joseph Brantley, 15, M, SC
Edwin Brantley, 12, M, SC
John Brantley, 10, M, SC
Benjamin Brantley, 8, M, SC
Robert Brantley, 5, M, SC.
Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
Putnam Co. Marriage Book A, page 265 (Page 379 of Ref.)
"R. T. Brantley md. Deeney Goodson, 28 Jan 1871."
1880 Federal Census, United States.
Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 135, page 16 (page 214 of ref. book)
Robert Brantly, W, M, 26, Husb, M, Farmer, AL/AL/SC
Demie Brantly, W, F, 29, Wife, M, Housekeeper, SC/SC/SC
Preston [or Boston] Brantly, W, M, 6, Son, S, FL
Lawrence Brantly, W, M, 2, Son, S, FL
Allen Brantly, W, M, 1/12 (May), Son, S, FL.
Nancy Cooley Alvers, Putnam Co. FL Census Reports and Marriages, San Mateo, FL: Palvers Pub., 1999.
1885 Census, Putnam Co., FL, Precinct 12, ED 12, Page 115, Family 1174
Adjacent to father, Joseph, Fam #1173)
Robert Brantley, W, M, 31, Head, Md, Farmer, FL[sic]/SC/SC
Lula Brantley, W, F, 35, Wife, Md, FL[sic]/SC/SC
Lorence Brantley, W, M, 7, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
Allen Brantley, W, M, 5, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
Freddie Brantley, W, M, 4, Son, S, FL/SC/SC
Demis Brantley, W, F,2, Dau, S, FL/SC/SC.

Thomas Brantley

M, (1857 - )

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Birth*

1857

Thomas was born at Alabama in 1857.¹

Biography*

In the 1870 census, Thomas Brantley, age 13, and Lennia Brantley, age 11, appear in the household of Joseph and Emily Brantley. However, these children did not appear in Joseph and Emily's household in 1860, so they may have been adopted. A check of all Brantly/Brantley 1860 census records in Florida and in Conecuh Co., AL did not reveal these children.

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1870 Federal Census, United States.
1870 Federal Census, United States.
Timmons, Putnam Co., FL, Page 502, Dwelling & Family 77
Joseph V. Brantley, 60, M, W, Farmer
Emily Brantley, 55, F, W, Keeping house
Benjamin Brantley, 19, M, W, at school
Robert Brantley, 17, M, W
Thomas Brantley, 13, M, W
Lennia Brantley, 11, F, W.

Lennia Brantley

F, (1859 - )

Father

Joseph Van Buren Brantley (6 Aug 1813 - 18 Feb 1893)

Mother

Emily Katherine Travis (26 Mar 1814 - 23 Dec 1870)

Name Variation

She was also known as Jennie.

Birth*

1859

Lennia was born at Alabama in 1859.¹

Biography*

(household member) 1870 Census

1 June 1870

Last Edited

7 October 2003

Citations

1870 Federal Census, United States.
Timmons, Putnam Co., FL, Page 502, Dwelling & Family 77
Joseph V. Brantley, 60, M, W, Farmer
Emily Brantley, 55, F, W, Keeping house
Benjamin Brantley, 19, M, W, at school
Robert Brantley, 17, M, W
Thomas Brantley, 13, M, W
Lennia Brantley, 11, F, W.

Mary Jane Thomas

F, (18 March 1846 - 25 August 1875)

Birth*

18 March 1846

Mary was born on 18 March 1846.¹

Marriage*

19 January 1870

She married Edwin A. Brantley at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 19 January 1870 at age 23. Rev. Jesse T. Thames, as minister, performed the marriage.²

Married Name

19 January 1870

As of 19 January 1870, her married name was Brantley.²

Death*

25 August 1875

She died at Covington Co., Alabama, on 25 August 1875 at age 29.

Burial*

after 25 August 1875

Her body was interred after 25 August 1875 at Brooklyn Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooklyn, Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Edwin A. Brantley (11 June 1847 - 18 July 1915)

Last Edited

20 September 2002

Citations

Heritage Committee of Evergreen-Conecuh Public Library, Conecuh Co., AL Headstones, Vol. II, Evergreen, AL: Evergreen-Conecuh (AL) Public Library, 1981-1986, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1263 V3c v.2.
Brooklyn Baptist Church, page 26.
Family Adventures, compiler, Early Alabama Marriages (36 vols.), Shreveport, Louisiana: J & W Ent., 1991, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 976.1 V2e.

Mark Butler Travis Sr.¹

M, (6 September 1783 - 4 September 1836)

Father

Barrett Travis¹ (1748 - 1812)

Mother

Elizabeth DeLoach¹ (1752 - 1794)

Birth*

6 September 1783

Mark was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 6 September 1783.

(free wh male 16-26) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Mark was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in an unknown person 's household on the 1800 Census at Edgefield District, South Carolina.²

(Deed Witness) Deed

20 February 1801

He witnessed a deed grant by Barrett Travis on 20 February 1801 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Barrot Travis to Elijah Pope. Deed, $2000, 104 acres less schoolhouse lot, lying on Mine Creek of Little Saluda River, bing part of 312 acres granted to William Humphreys 4 Dec 1786 by Gov. Wm Moultrie, conveyed to Barrot Travers by sd Humphreys 12 Dec 1796, adjoining lands of Henry Bolton, 96 Road, William Daniel, Jno Glanton, estate of Fredk Sison, Henry Bolton. Wit. Mumford Perryman, Mark Travers. /s/ Barrot (x) Travers. Proven 22 May 1802 by Mumford Perryman; Russell Wilson, JP. Rec 12 Jun 1802.³

(Deed Witness) Deed

20 February 1801

He witnessed a deed grant by Barrett Travis on 20 February 1801 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Barrot Travis, planter, to Elijah Pope, planter. Deed, $2000, 150 acres on Mine Creek of Saluda bounding W on Henry Bolton, granted by Lt. Gov. Wm. Bull 12 Apr 1770 to Henry Bolton, from Bolton conveyed to Barrot Travis 1779. Wit. Mumford Perryman, Mark Travers. /s/ Marrot (x) Travers. Proven 22 May 1802 by Mumford Perryman; Russell Watson, JP. Rec 12 Jun 1802.⁴

Marriage*

1 January 1808

He married Jemima Stallworth at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 1 January 1808 at age 24.^5,6

Deed

16 January 1815

He witnessed a deed grant on 16 January 1815 at Edgefield District, South Carolina,

Jos. Stallworth, Mark Travis and WIlliam Todd witnessed a deed from James Adams to Enoch Breazeale, $500, 200 acres partly in Edgefield and partly in Abbeville District. Proven 16 Jan 1815 and Rec 17 Mar 1815.⁷

Relocation*

circa 1818

He relocated circa 1818; The Creek Indians ceded much of South Alabama in 1814, and from part of this land, Monroe County was formed on 29 Jun 1815 by the Mississippi Territorial Governor. The Alabama Territory was created on 3 Mar 1817, and the AL Territorial legislature formed Conecuh County on 13 Feb 1818 from part of Monroe County.⁸

Deed*

19 May 1819

He was granted a deed on 19 May 1819 at Conecuh Co., Alabama,

Sec 24, Tsp 5, Rng 11.⁹

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

He was enumerated in the US Census of on 7 August 1820 at Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹⁰

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Mark was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹¹

Death*

4 September 1836

He died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, on 4 September 1836 at age 52.¹

Burial*

after 4 September 1836

His body was interred after 4 September 1836 at Old Beulah Cemetery, Conecuh Co., Alabama.¹

Family

Jemima Stallworth (6 September 1783 - circa 1855)

Children

Colonel William Barrett Travis+¹ (1 August 1809 - 6 March 1836)
Nicholas Stallworth Travis¹ (10 September 1810 - 6 May 1863)
Sarah Ann Jemima Travis¹ (12 September 1812 - 30 January 1887)
Emily Katherine Travis+ (26 March 1814 - 23 December 1870)
Andrew Jackson Travis¹ (1 March 1816 - 1816)
Margaret A. Travis¹ (7 January 1818 - 1818)
Nancy Adeline Travis¹ (9 February 1820 - )
Prior Smallwood Travis¹ (11 February 1822 - 25 January 1824)
Alexander Randelson Travis¹ (31 July 1824 - 1842)
Mark Butler Travis Jr.¹ (18 May 1827 - 6 May 1863)
James Calloway Travis¹ (5 August 1829 - 25 May 1918)

Last Edited

23 December 2003

Citations

Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
Lawrence E. Jarrell, Early Edgefield SC Census, High Point, NC: Alligator Creek Genealogy Pubs., 1998.
1800 Census, Edgefield District, SC, census page 155, ref page 28
Barret Traverse 1M0-9, 1M10-15, 1M16-25, 1M45+, 1F10-15, 1F45+.
Carol Wells, Edgefield County, South Cazrolina Deed Books, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
Vol. 3, page 123. Cites Conveyance Book 22, pages 133-135.
Carol Wells, Edgefield County, South Cazrolina Deed Books, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
Vol. 3, page 123. Cites Conveyance Book 22, pages 131-133.
Larry E. Pursley, 7500 Marriages from Ninety-Six & Abbeville Districts, SC, 1774-1890, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1980.
p. 191: "Mary Travis of Edgefield md Jemina Stallworth, 1808 (Source: Margaret Watson, "Greenwood Co. Sketeches", 1970).
Carlee T. McClendon, compiler, Edgefield Marriage Records, Edgefield SC, Columbia, SC: RL Bryan Co., 1970, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F277.E2 C7M2 M4.
Page 162: "Mark Travis, son of Barrett and Elizabeth Deloach Travis, and Jemima Stallworth, daughter of William Stallworth, Sr., January 1, 1808 (Family Record)."
Carol Wells, Edgefield County, South Cazrolina Deed Books, Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1997, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.737 R2.
Vol. 7, page 35. Cites Conveyance Book 32, page 207.
Dorothy S. Crook - Chair - Conecuh Co. Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Conecuh County, Alabama, Heritage Publishing Consultants: Clanton, AL, 2002.
Page 211. "Travis Family" article by James Cary Travis, Route 1, Box 135, McKenzie, AL 36456. Ph 334-374-8197.
Marilyn Davis Hahn, Old Cahaba Land Office Records and Military Warrants, 1817-1853, Southern University Press, Birmingham, AL 1986.
Ref. Page 27: Cahaba Land Office Receivers Ledger, Book 301.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Federal Census Slave Schedule, Conecuh Co., AL, recorded by Alabama Dept of Archives and History, and contained in "Alabama's Pike Co., Vol. 1" by Mrs. Frank Ross Stewart. "3 slaves."
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 98, Ancestry.com image 19 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
MarkeTravis, 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 1F0-4, 1F10-14, 1F15-19, 1F20-29, 1F40-49.
Unaccounted for are 1F0-4 and 1F20-29. Perhaps this was Rosannah Cato, wife of William Barrett Travis, and a daughter. He abandoned his family early and by 1831 was living in Texas, never to return.

Jemima Stallworth¹

F, (6 September 1783 - circa 1855)

Father

William Stallworth Jr.¹ (1745 - 9 Sep 1808)

Mother

Jemima Tripp¹ (c 1755 - a 1819)

Birth*

6 September 1783

Jemima was born at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 6 September 1783.

(free wh female 16-26) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Jemima was probably a free white female, age 16 and under 26, in William Stallworth Jr.'s household on the 1800 Census at Edgefield District, South Carolina.²

Marriage*

1 January 1808

She married Mark Butler Travis Sr. at Edgefield District, South Carolina, on 1 January 1808 at age 24.^3,4

Married Name

1 January 1808

As of 1 January 1808, her married name was Travis.¹

(Family Member) Relocation

circa 1818

She, as a family member, accompanied Mark Butler Travis Sr. in relocating circa 1818; The Creek Indians ceded much of South Alabama in 1814, and from part of this land, Monroe County was formed on 29 Jun 1815 by the Mississippi Territorial Governor. The Alabama Territory was created on 3 Mar 1817, and the AL Territorial legislature formed Conecuh County on 13 Feb 1818 from part of Monroe County.⁵

(free wh female 40-50) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Jemima was probably a free white female, age 40 and under 50, in Mark Butler Travis Sr.'s household, on the 1830 Census at Conecuh Co., Alabama.⁶

Death*

circa 1855

She died at Conecuh Co., Alabama, circa 1855.¹

Family

Mark Butler Travis Sr. (6 September 1783 - 4 September 1836)

Children

Colonel William Barrett Travis+¹ (1 August 1809 - 6 March 1836)
Nicholas Stallworth Travis¹ (10 September 1810 - 6 May 1863)
Sarah Ann Jemima Travis¹ (12 September 1812 - 30 January 1887)
Emily Katherine Travis+ (26 March 1814 - 23 December 1870)
Andrew Jackson Travis¹ (1 March 1816 - 1816)
Margaret A. Travis¹ (7 January 1818 - 1818)
Nancy Adeline Travis¹ (9 February 1820 - )
Prior Smallwood Travis¹ (11 February 1822 - 25 January 1824)
Alexander Randelson Travis¹ (31 July 1824 - 1842)
Mark Butler Travis Jr.¹ (18 May 1827 - 6 May 1863)
James Calloway Travis¹ (5 August 1829 - 25 May 1918)

Last Edited

23 March 2005

Citations

Texasnmyheart, compiler, e-mail address, From Dogwood to Bluebonnets, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree), 2000-2005.
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bluebonnets20
Lawrence E. Jarrell, Early Edgefield SC Census, High Point, NC: Alligator Creek Genealogy Pubs., 1998.
page 20: William Stalsworth, 1M16-25, 1M26-44, 3F0-9, 1F10-15, 1F16-25, 1F45+, 3 slaves.
Larry E. Pursley, 7500 Marriages from Ninety-Six & Abbeville Districts, SC, 1774-1890, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1980.
p. 191: "Mary Travis of Edgefield md Jemina Stallworth, 1808 (Source: Margaret Watson, "Greenwood Co. Sketeches", 1970).
Carlee T. McClendon, compiler, Edgefield Marriage Records, Edgefield SC, Columbia, SC: RL Bryan Co., 1970, Repository: Tomkins Library in Edgefield SC, Call No. F277.E2 C7M2 M4.
Page 162: "Mark Travis, son of Barrett and Elizabeth Deloach Travis, and Jemima Stallworth, daughter of William Stallworth, Sr., January 1, 1808 (Family Record)."
Dorothy S. Crook - Chair - Conecuh Co. Heritage Book Committee, The Heritage of Conecuh County, Alabama, Heritage Publishing Consultants: Clanton, AL, 2002.
Page 211. "Travis Family" article by James Cary Travis, Route 1, Box 135, McKenzie, AL 36456. Ph 334-374-8197.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Unk Twp, Conecuh Co., AL, page 98, Ancestry.com image 19 transcribed by Warren Culpepper
MarkeTravis, 2M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M15-19, 1M40-49, 1F0-4, 1F10-14, 1F15-19, 1F20-29, 1F40-49.
Unaccounted for are 1F0-4 and 1F20-29. Perhaps this was Rosannah Cato, wife of William Barrett Travis, and a daughter. He abandoned his family early and by 1831 was living in Texas, never to return.

Fannie E. Shepherd¹

F, (7 October 1844 - 19 January 1905)

Birth*

7 October 1844

Fannie was born on 7 October 1844.

Marriage*

6 February 1863

She married Robert Dawson Simms at Troup Co., Georgia, on 6 February 1863 at age 18.²

Name-AltSpell

6 February 1863

This surname is sometimes spelled Sims.

Married Name

6 February 1863

As of 6 February 1863, her married name was Simms.

Death*

19 January 1905

She died at Troup Co., Georgia, on 19 January 1905 at age 60.

Burial*

after 19 January 1905

Her body was interred after 19 January 1905 at Pinewood Cemetery, Troup Co., Georgia.

Family

Robert Dawson Simms (22 April 1844 - before 1880)

Last Edited

23 July 2012

Citations

Merle Massengale Bruce, compiler, Early marriages Troup County, Georgia, 1828-1900, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Assoc., 1982, Repository: Georgia Department of Archives & History in Atlanta.
Merle Massengale Bruce, compiler, Early marriages Troup County, Georgia, 1828-1900, Roswell, GA: WH Wolfe Assoc., 1982, Repository: Georgia Department of Archives & History in Atlanta.
Robert D. Sims and Fannie E. Sheppard on 6 Feb 1863 by A. R. Callaway, M.G. in Troup Co., GA, Book E-195.

Addis S. Roberts¹

F, (1869 - )

Father

Alexander J. Roberts (c 1830 - )

Mother

Mary Virginia Simms (1 May 1846 - )

Birth*

1869

Addis was born at Georgia in 1869.

Last Edited

20 April 2002

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.

Beale Roberts¹

M, (1879 - )

Father

Alexander J. Roberts (c 1830 - )

Mother

Mary Virginia Simms (1 May 1846 - )

Birth*

1879

Beale was born at Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas, in 1879.

Last Edited

20 April 2002

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.

Maggie J. Roberts¹

F, (1880 - )

Father

Alexander J. Roberts (c 1830 - )

Mother

Mary Virginia Simms (1 May 1846 - )

Birth*

1880

Maggie was born at Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas, in 1880.

Last Edited

20 April 2002

Citations

1880 Federal Census, United States.

Lizzy Amy French¹

F, (19 August 1860 - 30 November 1931)

Father

James Freeman French (2 May 1831 - 20 Dec 1901)

Mother

Anna F. Allison (7 Nov 1837 - 24 Mar 1897)

Birth*

19 August 1860

Lizzy was born at Indiana on 19 August 1860.

Marriage*

22 June 1884

She married Jefferson Hartsfield Simms at Colorado on 22 June 1884 at age 23.²

Name-AltSpell

22 June 1884

This surname is sometimes spelled Sims.

Married Name

22 June 1884

As of 22 June 1884, her married name was Simms.

(Mother-in-law) 1920 Census

1 January 1920

Lizzy was listed as a mother-in-law (Lizzy Amy French, 62, IN, IN, IN) in James Wiley Simms's household on the 1920 Census at Red Mount, Seminole Co., Oklahoma.³

(Mother) 1930 Census

1 April 1930

Lizzy was listed as a mother in an unknown person 's household on the 1930 Census at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁴

Death*

30 November 1931

She died at Oklahoma on 30 November 1931 at age 71.

Burial*

after 30 November 1931

Her body was interred after 30 November 1931 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.

Family

Jefferson Hartsfield Simms (2 April 1858 - 22 April 1893)

Children

Annie V. Simms (9 March 1885 - 16 July 1886)
James Wiley Simms+ (3 January 1887 - 4 June 1949)
Dartney Ray Simms (20 May 1889 - October 1982)
Charles Jefferson Simms (12 February 1891 - 24 June 1892)
Willie Eva Simms (3 July 1892 - 28 October 1898)
Jefferson Hartsfield Simms Jr.⁵ (circa January 1894 - 25 April 1895)

Last Edited

23 July 2012

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-Mail, Corine Reynolds e-mail address to Warren Culpepper, 22 Aug 2003.
1920 Federal Census, United States.
ED254, page 2A, Transcribed by Alvis Reynolds.
1930 Federal Census, United States.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Roll T626_1919, ED 83, Page 18B
Transcription from Ancestry.com image by Corinne Reynolds
James W. Simms, Head, 43, md @ 24, OK, GA, IN, owned a fruit product business;
Viola Simms, Dau, 17, CO, OK, MO
Eunice Simms, Dau, 15, OK, OK, MO
Pansie Simms, Dau, 12, OK, OK, MO
Gordon Simms, Son, 6, OK, OK, MO
Lizzie A. Phillips, Mother, 69, IN, IN, IN.
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Follow-up message on 19 Aug 2003.

James Freeman French¹

M, (2 May 1831 - 20 December 1901)

Birth*

2 May 1831

James was born on 2 May 1831.

Marriage*

say 1855

He married Anna F. Allison say 1855.

Death*

20 December 1901

He died at Keokuk Falls, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma, on 20 December 1901 at age 70.²

Biography*

Sometime ca 1860 to 1863 James and Anna went to Iowa, where James had a brother and Anna a sister, then they lived briefly in Kansas, Texas and Arkansas, finally locating in the Indian Territory. In 1889 James and his son Fred participated in the Run at the first great land opening. They were unsuccessful, but James bought a claim on the spot, located a short distance east of where the State Capitol now stands, which he gave up after a struggle of several years. After Anna's death James operated a grocery store and P. O. near Keokuk Falls. On December 20, 1901, James was shot to death from ambush by John Phillips, second husband of his daughter Lizzie. John Phillips had told neighbors he blamed James for the breakup of his marriage. John later killed himself.²

Family

Anna F. Allison (7 November 1837 - 24 March 1897)

Child

Lizzy Amy French+ (19 August 1860 - 30 November 1931)

Last Edited

16 December 2008

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Cited her source as e-mail address.

Anna F. Allison¹

F, (7 November 1837 - 24 March 1897)

Birth*

7 November 1837

Anna was born on 7 November 1837.

Marriage*

say 1855

She married James Freeman French say 1855.

Married Name

say 1855

As of say 1855, her married name was French.

Death*

24 March 1897

She died on 24 March 1897 at age 59.

Biography*

Family

James Freeman French (2 May 1831 - 20 December 1901)

Child

Lizzy Amy French+ (19 August 1860 - 30 November 1931)

Last Edited

16 December 2008

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Cited her source as e-mail address.

Mary Rebecca Grossman¹

F, (13 September 1855 - 24 July 1927)

Father

Christopher Grossman (s 1825 - )

Mother

Margaret Sykes (s 1828 - )

Birth*

13 September 1855

Mary was born at Macon, Noxubee Co., Mississippi, on 13 September 1855.

Marriage*

7 June 1877

She married Wiley Sterling Simms at Macon, Noxubee Co., Mississippi, on 7 June 1877 at age 21.

Name-AltSpell

7 June 1877

This surname is sometimes spelled Sims.

Married Name

7 June 1877

As of 7 June 1877, her married name was Simms.

Photographed*

March 1892

She was photographed in March 1892 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, at age 36.²

Wiley Sterling & Rebecca (Grossman) Simms

Death*

24 July 1927

She died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 24 July 1927 at age 71.

Family

Wiley Sterling Simms (26 October 1851 - 18 May 1902)

Child

Clara Grossman Simms+ (12 March 1890 - 9 March 1967)

Last Edited

23 July 2012

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).

Christopher Grossman¹

M, (say 1825 - )

Birth*

say 1825

Christopher was born say 1825.

Marriage*

say 1848

He married Margaret Sykes say 1848.

Family

Margaret Sykes (say 1828 - )

Child

Mary Rebecca Grossman+ (13 September 1855 - 24 July 1927)

Last Edited

20 April 2002

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).

Margaret Sykes¹

F, (say 1828 - )

Birth*

say 1828

Margaret was born say 1828.

Marriage*

say 1848

She married Christopher Grossman say 1848.

Married Name

say 1848

As of say 1848, her married name was Grossman.

Family

Christopher Grossman (say 1825 - )

Child

Mary Rebecca Grossman+ (13 September 1855 - 24 July 1927)

Last Edited

20 April 2002

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).

Clara Grossman Simms¹

F, (12 March 1890 - 9 March 1967)

Father

Wiley Sterling Simms (26 Oct 1851 - 18 May 1902)

Mother

Mary Rebecca Grossman (13 Sep 1855 - 24 Jul 1927)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Sims.

Birth*

12 March 1890

Clara was born at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 12 March 1890.

Married Name

17 February 1909

As of 17 February 1909, her married name was Drummond.

Marriage*

17 February 1909

She married Perry Linton Drummond at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 17 February 1909 at age 18.

Death*

9 March 1967

She died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 9 March 1967 at age 76.

Family

Perry Linton Drummond (29 August 1885 - 20 October 1975)

Child

Helen Louise Drummond+² (24 March 1919 - 7 August 2010)

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-mail written 27 Jan 2011 to Warren Culpepper from David Drummond Boyd (#62208), e-mail address.

Perry Linton Drummond¹

M, (29 August 1885 - 20 October 1975)

Birth*

29 August 1885

Perry was born at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 29 August 1885.

Marriage*

17 February 1909

He married Clara Grossman Simms at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 17 February 1909 at age 23.

Death*

20 October 1975

He died at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia, on 20 October 1975 at age 90.

Family

Clara Grossman Simms (12 March 1890 - 9 March 1967)

Child

Helen Louise Drummond+² (24 March 1919 - 7 August 2010)

Last Edited

27 January 2011

Citations

Jean J. Boicourt, compiler, Boicourt Genealogy, Rootsweb: WorldConnect (online family tree).
E-mail written 27 Jan 2011 to Warren Culpepper from David Drummond Boyd (#62208), e-mail address.

Laura Louise Simms

F, (8 May 1843 - 14 April 1844)

Father

Wiley Hartsfield Sims (4 Nov 1811 - 3 Dec 1871)

Mother

Virginia Jeffersonia Sterling (6 Feb 1825 - a 1900)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Sims.

Birth*

8 May 1843

Laura was born at Troup Co., Georgia, on 8 May 1843.

Death*

14 April 1844

She died at Troup Co., Georgia, on 14 April 1844.

Burial*

after 14 April 1844

Her body was interred after 14 April 1844 at Hillview Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia.

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Wiley Henry Sims

M, (say 1769 - 5 October 1828)

Father

Charles Sims¹ (s 1721 - s 1805)

Mother

Ester Murry¹ (s 1742 - )

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Simms.

Birth*

say 1769

Wiley was born say 1769.

(Grantee) Deed

10 February 1792

A deed was granted to him by James McElroy and Lucy McElroy witnessed by Reuben McElroy and William McElroy on 10 February 1792 at Wilkes Co., Georgia, (James McElroy & Lucey, his wife, to Wiley (Willie) Simms, all of Wilkes Co., for £200, 2 acres on Golden Grove Creek in said co., adj. vacant on all sides when surveyed, granted to James McElroy, 24 Feb 1785. /s/ James Muckleroy, Lucey Muckleroy. Wit: Charles Muckleroy, William (x) Muckleroy. Proved by Charles McElroy & Reubin McElroy, 24 Mar 1796, before John Luckie, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book B, p. 62.)²)

Relocation*

19 December 1793

On on 19 December 1793, Wilkes Co., GA was subdivided, creating at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.

Deed

28 March 1796

He was party to a deed on 28 March 1796 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Reuben Muckleroy & Christiana, his wife, to Wiley Sims, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $200 on West side of Grove Creek in said co., adj. where Reuben Muckelroy now lives, Joseph Embry, James Sims & Zachariah Lawrence, 200 acres, is part of 400 acres granted to Reuben Muckleroy by Gov. George Matthews, 7 Mar 1794. /s/ Reuben Muckleroy, Christiana (x) Mkleroy. Wit: A. Bell, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book B, p. 58.)

Marriage*

24 May 1796

He married Mary Hartsfield at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 24 May 1796.³

Deed*

2 January 1797

He granted a deed to Charles Sims, witnessed by John Hartsfield, Richard Hartsfield and William McElroy on 2 January 1797 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Wiley Sims & Polley, his wife, to Charles Sims, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $100, on N. side of Grove Creek in said co... 100 acres. /s/ Wiley Sims, Polley (x) Sims. Wit: William McElroy, John Hartsfield. Proved before Richard Hartsfield, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book B, p. 325.)²

(Deed Witness) Deed

2 January 1797

He witnessed a deed grant to Charles Sims on 2 January 1797 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Zachariah Lawrence & Rhoda (Rhody), his wife, to Charles Sims, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $42.50 on N. side of Grove Creek in said co... 40 acres. /s/ Zachariah Lawrence, Rhody (x) Lawrence. Wit: Wiley Sims, William McElroy. Proved before Richard Hartsfield, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Book B, p. 329.)²)

1800 Census*

4 August 1800

Wiley was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁴

(Adjacent Land Owner) Deed

25 December 1802

He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted by Reuben McElroy to Richard Hartsfield witnessed by Henry Hartsfield on 25 December 1802 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Reuben McElroy to Richard Hartsfield, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $50, on E. side of Grove Creek of Broad River in said co., beg. at Grove Creek on Wiley Sims' line… on Hartsfield's line… 40 acres, part of tract granted to Reuben McElroy. Wit: Henry Hartsfield, Jas (x) House. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by Henry Hartsfield, 19 Jun 1804, Richd. Bailey, J.P. Recorded 26 Jul 1805. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book D, p. 476.)²)

(Deed Witness) Deed

1 March 1803

He witnessed a deed grant by William McElroy and with Richard Hartsfield as an adjacent landowner and with John A. McElroy as a previous landowner on 1 March 1803 (William McElroy to Gabriel Jones, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $400, on Grove Creek in said co., 100 acres… adj. Richard Hartsfield, Enoch Embry, Zachariah Lawrence & John McElroy, is part of 400 acres surveyed & granted to John McElroy. /s/ William McElroy. Wit: Enoch Embree, Wiley Sims, Henry McElroy. Proved by Enoch Embree & Henry McElroy, 30 Jul 1803, John Hardaman, J.P. Recorded 27 Aug 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 76.)²)

Land Lottery*

3 February 1804

He was a fortunate drawer in the land lottery for Revolutionary War Soldiers on 3 February 1804 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁵

Guardian*

January 1805

He was appointed after the death of John A. McElroy, guardian of Esther McElroy and Harvey McElroy in January 1805 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Third Monday in Jan 1805, Wiley Sims appointed guardian to Ester McElroy and Harvey McElroy, orphans and minors of John McElroy, deceased, Charles McElroy and Simon Hencock, sureties. (The National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 41, Orphans of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., 1794-1806, Page 77.)⁶)

(Previous Landowner) Deed

12 October 1805

He was a previous land owner in the deed granted by Charles Sims on 12 October 1805 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Charles Sims, Junr. of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., to Samuel Brightwell of Elbert Co., Ga., for $400, in Oglethorpe Co., but in Wilkes Co., when surveyed… 100 acres is part of tract granted to Reuben McElroy by Gov. George Mathews, 7 Mar 1794, recorded in Book BBBB, folio 808 & sold by Reuben McElroy to Wiley Sims & by Wiley Sims to Charles Sims. /s/ Charles Simes. Wit: Jesse Bridges, John Luckie, J.P. Recorded 18 Aug 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 63.)²)

Deed

10 December 1805

He was party to a deed on 10 December 1805 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Wiley Sims & Mary, his wife, to Anthony Garnett Smith, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $900, all tract where Wiley Sims now lives on Golden Grove Creek in said co., 300 acres, 200 acres granted to James McElroy, 24 Feb 1775, vacant on all sides when orig. surveyed in Wilkes Co., … on Saml. Brightwell's line… Also, 100 acres, part of tract grant to Reuben McLeroy, 7 Mar 1794, adj. above tract… on Saml. Brightwell's line… on Joseph Embree's line… /s/ Wiley Sims, Mary (x) Sims. Wit: Joel Barnett, Garnett Andrews, William Andrews, James Noell. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by William Andrews, 20 Jan 1806, Alexr. McEwen, J.P. Recorded 27 Feb 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 17.)

Deed*

31 January 1809

An unknown person and Wiley Henry Sims witnessed a deed on 31 January 1809 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Jesse Bridges to Berry J. Bridges, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $180, on Beaverdam Creek waters in said co., 60 acres… /s/ Jesse Bridges. Wit: Wiley Sims, Baynes Bridges, A. Ponder, J.P. Recorded 3 Jul 1813, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book H, p. 140.)⁷)

Deed

11 October 1815

He witnessed a deed grant on 11 October 1815 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

James Bridges, Senr. to Jacob Bridges, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $400, on Clouds Creek waters in said co., 200 acres, beg. red oak, S70W 45 ch. to red oak, S20E 45 ch. to post oak, N70E 45 ch. to post oak, N20W 45 ch. to beg. (signed) James (x) Bridges. Wit: James J. Wilson, Wiley Sims, George Crawford, Abner Ponder, J.P. Recorded 24 Oct. 1815, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book H, 1812 - 1816, p. 428.)⁸

Deed

11 October 1815

He was party to a deed on 11 October 1815 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

James Bridges, Senr. to Jacob Bridges, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $400 on Clouds Creek waters in said co., 200 acres… /s/ James (x) Bridges. Wit: James J. Wilson, Wiley Sims, George Crawford, Abner Ponder, J.P. Recorded 24 Oct 1815, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book H, p. 428.)

Deed

4 July 1817

He witnessed a deed grant on 4 July 1817 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Gresham Herren, exor. Of the estate of Humphrey Hendrick, dec'd., to Hugh Hendrick, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $301, 200 acres in said co. on Broad River waters... /s/ Gresham Herren, exr. Wit: Phillip P. Colbert, Wiley Sims, Britton Stamps, J.P. Recorded 8 Sep 1818, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book J, p. 24.)⁷

Deed

22 January 1818

He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted on 22 January 1818 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

John Bullock to Joseph Huddleston, both of said co., for $500, 60 acres on Beaverdam Creek waters in said co., adj. Wiley Sims, Nathaniel Borum, Berry J. Bridges, & heirs of John Pope… dividing John Bullock & Nathaniel Borum… More's old line… Pope's line… Joseph Huddleston… /s/ Jno. Bullock. Wit: Nathaniel Borum, Jos. Hawkins. Proved by Nathaniel Borum, 12 Jan 1819, Wm. L. Ponder, J.P. Recorded 30 Jan 1819, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book J, p. 100.)⁹

Deed

7 October 1818

He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted on 7 October 1818 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Joseph Huddleston to John Huddleston, both of said co., for $500, 60 acres on Beaverdam Creek waters in said co., adj. Wiley Sims, Nathaniel Borum, Berry J. Bridges, & heirs of John Pope… More's old line… Pope's line… /s/ Joseph Huddleston. Wit: John Brooks, H. F. Goss, J.P. Recorded 22 Jan 1819, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book J, p. 97.)¹⁰

Deed

8 February 1819

He witnessed a deed grant on 8 February 1819 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

John Oliver of Abeville Co., SC to Mathew Galloway of Oglethorpe CO., Ga., for $500, in Oglethorpe Co. on Beaverdam waters a branch of Broad River, 220 acres… Pope's line… McCree's line… to McCamon… part of 1500 acres granted to James McComon 14 Feb 1788. /s/ John Oliver. Test: William Galloway, Wiley Sims, Wm. L. Ponder, J.P. Recorded 30 Jan 1819, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book J, p. 100.)¹¹

1820 Census*

7 August 1820

Wiley was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia. All of the enumerated people in this household could be accounted for. However, there is a census count of only one Free White Male age 0-10, while this genealogy includes two: Wiley Hartsfield Sims (1811-1871) and Andrew J. Sims (1816-1870). Thus, it is quite possible that one of these two names was not a member of this household..¹²

Death*

5 October 1828

He died on 5 October 1828.

Family

Mary Hartsfield (17 April 1774 - circa 1855)

Children

Murry Sims+ (4 April 1797 - 17 December 1834)
Bennett Sims (17 November 1798 - )
Sallie Sims (24 January 1800 - )
John H. Sims (23 June 1801 - )
Charles Sims (16 April 1803 - 6 March 1841)
Biddie Sims (21 November 1806 - 11 September 1889)
Julia Sims (16 November 1807 - )
Patsy Sims (1 January 1809 - 6 August 1889)
Elizabeth Sims (28 June 1814 - )
Andrew J. Sims (5 September 1816 - circa 1870)
Nancy E. Sims (22 April 1819 - 29 November 1864)

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Citations

E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books A-E, 1794-1809, Farmer.
Frances Terry Ingmire, Oglethorpe County. Georgia Marriages Records, 1795-1852, , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 V2i.
Page 50, "Wiley Sims and Mary Hartsfield 05/24/1796."
Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 241, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Wylie Sims, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
Martha Lou Houston, Land Lottery List of Oglethorpe Co. GA, 1804 and Hancock Co., GA, 1806, Columbus, GA 1928.
Michael Martin Farmer, Wilkes Co., GA Deed Books A - VV, 1784 - 1806, Farmer Genealogy, Dallas.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
Page 188.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
pages 338-339.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
pages 337-338.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
page 341.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 181, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 12 of 28
1 M0-10, 1 M16-18, 4 M16-26, 1M45+, 2 F0-10, 3 F10-16, 1 F16-25, 1 F45+, 4 agr, 7 slaves.

Mary Hartsfield

F, (17 April 1774 - circa 1855)

Father

Richard Hartsfield (17 Feb 1747/48 - bt 1830 - 1835)

Mother

Anna Temple McElroy (1751 - )

Birth*

17 April 1774

Mary was born at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 17 April 1774.^1,2

Marriage*

24 May 1796

She married Wiley Henry Sims at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 24 May 1796 at age 22.³

Married Name

24 May 1796

As of 24 May 1796, her married name was Sims.

Name-AltSpell

24 May 1796

This surname is sometimes spelled Simms.

(Grantor) Deed

2 January 1797

She granted a deed to Charles Sims witnessed by John Hartsfield, Richard Hartsfield and William McElroy on 2 January 1797 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Wiley Sims & Polley, his wife, to Charles Sims, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $100, on N. side of Grove Creek in said co... 100 acres. /s/ Wiley Sims, Polley (x) Sims. Wit: William McElroy, John Hartsfield. Proved before Richard Hartsfield, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book B, p. 325.)⁴)

(free wh female 16-26) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Mary was probably a free white female, age 16 and under 26, in Wiley Henry Sims's household on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁵

Deed

10 December 1805

She was party to a deed on 10 December 1805 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Wiley Sims & Mary, his wife, to Anthony Garnett Smith, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $900, all tract where Wiley Sims now lives on Golden Grove Creek in said co., 300 acres, 200 acres granted to James McElroy, 24 Feb 1775, vacant on all sides when orig. surveyed in Wilkes Co., … on Saml. Brightwell's line… Also, 100 acres, part of tract grant to Reuben McLeroy, 7 Mar 1794, adj. above tract… on Saml. Brightwell's line… on Joseph Embree's line… /s/ Wiley Sims, Mary (x) Sims. Wit: Joel Barnett, Garnett Andrews, William Andrews, James Noell. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by William Andrews, 20 Jan 1806, Alexr. McEwen, J.P. Recorded 27 Feb 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 17.)

(free wh female 45 +) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Mary was probably a free white female, age 45 or over, in Wiley Henry Sims's household, on the 1820 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁶

(free wh female 50-60) 1830 Census

1 June 1830

Mary was probably a free white female, age 50 and under 60, in Bennett Sims's household, on the 1830 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁷

1840 Census*

1 June 1840

Mary was listed as the head of a family (F60-69) on the 1840 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁸

Death*

circa 1855

She died at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, circa 1855.¹

(4) Biography

She is referenced in a biographical note for Reuben McElroy.⁹

Family

Wiley Henry Sims (say 1769 - 5 October 1828)

Children

Murry Sims+ (4 April 1797 - 17 December 1834)
Bennett Sims (17 November 1798 - )
Sallie Sims (24 January 1800 - )
John H. Sims (23 June 1801 - )
Charles Sims (16 April 1803 - 6 March 1841)
Biddie Sims (21 November 1806 - 11 September 1889)
Julia Sims (16 November 1807 - )
Patsy Sims (1 January 1809 - 6 August 1889)
Elizabeth Sims (28 June 1814 - )
Andrew J. Sims (5 September 1816 - circa 1870)
Nancy E. Sims (22 April 1819 - 29 November 1864)

Last Edited

23 July 2012

Citations

E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Hartsfield Web Site.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Hartsfield1.html
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld//Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm
Frances Terry Ingmire, Oglethorpe County. Georgia Marriages Records, 1795-1852, , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 V2i.
Page 50, "Wiley Sims and Mary Hartsfield 05/24/1796."
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books A-E, 1794-1809, Farmer.
Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 241, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Wylie Sims, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 181, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 12 of 28
1 M0-10, 1 M16-18, 4 M16-26, 1M45+, 2 F0-10, 3 F10-16, 1 F16-25, 1 F45+, 4 agr, 7 slaves.
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 75, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 27
Bennet Sims, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F15-20, 2 F20-30, 1 F50-60 (Mary Hartsfield Sims)
Next to brother Murry in census.
1840 Federal Census, United States.
Oglethorpe Co., 235th District, page 86, Ancestry.com image 3
Mary Sims, 1 M20-30, 1 F20-30, 1 F30-40, 1 F60-70.
E-mail written 30 Mar 2013 to Warren Culpepper from Carole Williams (desc/o #45884), e-mail address.

Richard Hartsfield

M, (17 February 1747/48 - between 1830 and 1835)

Father

Andrew Hartsfield¹ (3 Jan 1713/14 - 1761)

Mother

Sarah Lynn (1717 - )

Birth*

17 February 1747/48

Richard was born at Philadelphia, PA or||, Wake Co., North Carolina, on 17 February 1747/48.¹

(Heir) Will

18 November 1761

Richard, John, Andrew, Rebecca, Sarah, Mary, Sarah and Betty named as heir(s) in the will of Andrew Hartsfield at Johnston Co., North Carolina, on 18 November 1761.²

Marriage*

24 December 1771

He married Anna Temple McElroy at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 24 December 1771 at age 23.³

American Revolution*

between 1775 and 1783

He provided service in the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783
(DAR Listing: Richard Hartsfield, born 17 Feb 1748 in North Carolina, died circa 1830-35 in Georgia, married Anna ___, Private, North Carolina
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In the North Carolina Militia while a resident of Wake County, Richard Hartsfield and Reuben McElroy, brother of Richard's wife Anna, served together and were in a skirmish with the British or Tories at Cross Creek, North Carolina and at the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina. They followed Reuben and his wife, Christiana, to Georgia about 1784.)^4,5

(Previous Landowner) Deed

10 February 1795

He was a previous land owner in the deed granted on 10 February 1795 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Reuben McKleroy & Christiana, his wife, of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., to Isaac Bolton of Edgcomb Co., N.C., for £80, 200 acres in Wilkes Co., Ga. on S. side of North Fork of Clarks Creek where Richard Hartsfield formerly lived, adj. McLain, Stallings, & Rowden, part of tract granted to James Denley, 20 Jan. 1785. (signed) Reuben (x) Muckelroy, Christiana (x) McKeeroy. Wit: Aquila Burroughs, J.P. Regd. 4 Nov. 1796. (Wilkes County, Ga., Deed Book 00, 1795-1797, page 84.)⁶)

(Deed Witness) Deed

2 January 1797

He witnessed a deed grant by Wiley Henry Sims and Mary Hartsfield to Charles Sims on 2 January 1797 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (Wiley Sims & Polley, his wife, to Charles Sims, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $100, on N. side of Grove Creek in said co... 100 acres. /s/ Wiley Sims, Polley (x) Sims. Wit: William McElroy, John Hartsfield. Proved before Richard Hartsfield, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book B, p. 325.)⁷)

(Deed Witness) Deed

2 January 1797

(Deed Witness) Deed

16 August 1797

He witnessed a deed grant by William McElroy to Andrew Hartsfield on 16 August 1797 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, (William McElroy of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., farmer, for love, goodwill & affection, to my loving son in law, Andrew Hartsfield of Wake Co., NC, give a negro woman slave named Jane… 16 Aug 1797. /s/ William (x) McElroy. Wit: Richard Hartsfield, Reuben McElroy, William Hartsfield, John Hartsfield, Henry Hartsfield, Charles Sims. Oglethorpe Co., Ga.: deed of gift proved by Richard Hartsfield, Esqr., John Hartsfield & William Hartsfield, 6 Dec 1797, John Luckie, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Book C, p. 69.)⁸)

1800 Census*

4 August 1800

Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁹

Deed*

25 December 1802

He was granted a deed by Reuben McElroy, witnessed by Henry Hartsfield, with Wiley Henry Sims as an adjacent landowner on 25 December 1802 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Reuben McElroy to Richard Hartsfield, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $50, on E. side of Grove Creek of Broad River in said co., beg. at Grove Creek on Wiley Sims' line… on Hartsfield's line… 40 acres, part of tract granted to Reuben McElroy. Wit: Henry Hartsfield, Jas (x) House. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by Henry Hartsfield, 19 Jun 1804, Richd. Bailey, J.P. Recorded 26 Jul 1805. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book D, p. 476.)⁷

(Adjacent Land Owner) Deed

1 March 1803

He was an adjacent landowner in the deed granted by William McElroy witnessed by Wiley Henry Sims and Henry McElroy and with John A. McElroy as a previous landowner on 1 March 1803 (William McElroy to Gabriel Jones, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $400, on Grove Creek in said co., 100 acres… adj. Richard Hartsfield, Enoch Embry, Zachariah Lawrence & John McElroy, is part of 400 acres surveyed & granted to John McElroy. /s/ William McElroy. Wit: Enoch Embree, Wiley Sims, Henry McElroy. Proved by Enoch Embree & Henry McElroy, 30 Jul 1803, John Hardaman, J.P. Recorded 27 Aug 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 76.)⁷)

Land Lottery*

3 February 1804

He had a fortunate draw in the land lottery on 3 February 1804 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,
Revolutionay War soldiers.¹⁰

Deed*

2 August 1813

He granted a deed, with James Hartsfield as an adjacent landowner on 2 August 1813 at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia,

Richard Hartsfield to Mark Andrews, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $85, 17 1/4 acres on Little Beaverdam Creek in said co. surveyed & granted to Margaret Bickerstaff, beg. cor. white oak, on Andrews's land S84 3/4E 8 ch. to cor. chestnut, S77 1/2E 19 ch. 18 links to cor. post oak, N30E 2 ch. 80 links to cor. hickory, on James Hartsfield's line N61 W 27 ch. to cor. sourwood, S23 W 11 ch. 15 links to beg. (signed) Richd. Hartsfield. Wit: James Hartsfield, William Winfrey, John Winfrey. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by James Hartsfield, 27 Sept. 1817, Secatary Carter, J.P. Recorded 13 Oct. 1819, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book I, 1816 - 1818, p. 203.)¹¹

Deed*

30 December 1817

He granted a deed to Andrew Hartsfield on 30 December 1817

Richard Hartsfield to Andrew Hartsfield, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $1000, on Little Beaverdam Creek in said co., 200 acres, beg. cor. stake, N88 1/2E 23 ch. 30 links to cor. dogwood, S2 1/2W 17 ch. 75 links to cor. pine, S88 1/2E 36 ch. 25 links to cor. pine, S. 14 ch. 20 links to cor. post oak, N80 1/2W 20 ch. 75 links to cor. stake, S30W 35 ch. 50 links to cor. red oak, N62 1/2W 25 ch. to cor. chestnut, direct line to beg. (signed) Richd. Hartsfield. Wit: Charles D. O Kelley, Wm. M. Morton (Merton?), Charles B. Lee, J.P. Recorded 24 Feb. 1818, Isaac Collier, clk. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book I, 1816 - 1818, p. 466.)¹²

Biography*

Richard Hartsfield 17 February 1748 - circa 1830
     August 1769 - Johnston County, North Carolina - Appointment as road constable
     May 1770 - Johnston County, North Carolina - Issued summons as road constable
     28 August 1770 - Johnston County, North Carolina - replaced as road constable
     27 November 1770 - Johnston County, North Carolina - reinstated as road constable
     7 October 1783 - Wake County, North Carolina - witnessed a deed
     1785 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list, 450 acres
     16 December 1785 - Wake County, North Carolina - adjoiner in a deed
     1786 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list, 450 acres
     1787 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list, 450 acres
     1790 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list
     1791 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list
     1792 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list
     1793 - Wilkes County, Georgia - Tax list
     1795 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list, 450 acres joining John Muckle valued at 33 pounds, 15 shillings; 5 slaves, tax 13 shillings, 1.5 pence
     1796 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 580 acres joining John Lawrence valued at $197.20, 5 slaves, tax $3.0400
     September 1796 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - served as grand juror
     31 Dec 1796 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Witnessed Deed: Richard Wright & Sarah his wife, to Mathew Hail, all of Oglethorpe Co., for $400, on S. side of South Fork of Broad River in said co., adj. Stephen Gardner, Avington McElroy, Richard Roberts, decd., George Wright & Elijah Clark, 200 acres. /s/ Ricd. Wright. Wit: James Hails, Benjamin Nails, Richard Hartsfield (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book C, page 126)
     1797 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list, 1000 acres originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston, $3.0650
     16 Aug 1797 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Witnessed Deed: William McElroy of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., farmer, for love, goodwill & affection, to my loving son in law, Andrew Hartsfield of Wake Co., NC, give a negro woman slave named Jane… 16 Aug 1797. /s/ William (x) McElroy. Wit: Richard Hartsfield, Reuben McElroy, William Hartsfield, John Hartsfield, Henry Hartsfield, Charles Sims. Oglethorpe Co., Ga.: deed of gift proved by Richard Hartsfield, Esqr., John Hartsfield & William Hartsfield, 6 Dec 1797, John Luckie, J.P. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book C, p. 69)
     1798 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 1000 acres on Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston and joined by John Lawrence valued at $340.00, 5 slaves, $3.0650
     1799 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 1000 acres on Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston and joined by John Lawrence valued at $340.00, 5 slaves, $3.1825
     29 May 1799 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed
     1800 - GA Territorial Census (Oglethorpe Co.)
     1800 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 1000 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston and joined by John Lawrence valued at $340.00, 5 slaves, $3.0625
     6 May 1800 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed: Samuel Houston to Richard Hartsfield of Oglethorpe Co., 400 acres on both sides of Little Beaverdam Creek of Broad River, joined by Francis Wright, granted to Samuel Houston 9 February 1785. /s/ Samuel Houston. Wit: Jno. Holmes, John Powell. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by John Holmes before Hugh Ector, J.P. Recorded 26 Jul 1805. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book D, page 478)
     1801 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 1000 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Lawrence valued at $340.00, 6 slaves, $3.3775
     1802 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Lawrence, 6 slaves, $3.1875
     25 December 1802 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed: Reuben McElroy to Richard Hartsfield, $50 for 40 acres of a tract on Grove Creek originally granted to Rueben McElroy joined on east and north by Richard Hartsfield. /s/ Reuben McElroy. Wit: Henry Hartsfield, Jas. (x) House. Oglethorpe Co.: proved by Henry Hartsfield 19 Jun 1804, Riuchard Bailey, J.P., Recorded 26 Jul 1805. (Oglethorpe Co., Ga. Deed Book D, page 476)
     1803 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and joined by John Lawrence, 7 slaves, $3.5000
     1 Mar 1803 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed on adjoining proerty: William McElroy to Gabriel Jones, both of Oglethorpe Co., for $400, on Grove Creek in said co., 100 acres… adj. Richard Hartsfield, Enoch Embry, Zachariah Lawrence & John McElroy, is part of 400 acres surveyed & granted to John McElroy. /s/ William McElroy. Wit: Enoch Embree, Wiley Sims, Henry McElroy. Proved by Enoch Embree & Henry McElroy, 30 Jul 1803, John Hardaman, J.P. Recorded 27 Aug 1806. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 76)
     1805 (1804?) - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Lawrence, 8 slaves, $3.8125
     1805 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Lawrence, 8 slaves, $3.8125
     1806 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by John Lawrence, 10 slaves, $4.4325
     5 Jan 1807 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed: Jacob Carter of Clark Co., Ga., to Richard Hartsfield of Oglethorpe Co., Ga., for $100, 19 acres in Oglethorpe Co., was granted to Margaret Bickerstaff, 17 Apr 1795, joined NW by Maxwell, NE by Hughston, SE by Isham Berry. /s/ Jacob Carter. Wit: Richard Bailey, J.P., William Stewart, J.P. Recorded 6 Mar 1807. (Oglethorpe Co., GA, Deed Book E, p. 162)
     1807 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Houston et alli joined by John Lawrence, 10 slaves
     1808 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by Gabriel Jones, 11 slaves
     1809 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 839 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by Gebriel Jones, 11 slaves
     1810 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and McElroy joined by Anthony G. Smith
     1811 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres on Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by Gabriel Jones, 14 slaves
     1812 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 870 acres on Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Winfrey, 16 slaves
     20 July 1813 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 839 acres on Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield and Houston joined by John Olive, 16 slaves, $6.3600
     2 August 1813 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed: Richard Hartsfield to Mark Andrews, 17.25 acres on Little Beaverdam Creek granted to Margaret Bickerstaff
     14 September 1814 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres Little Beaver Dam Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by Gabriel Jones, 17 slaves, $6.6250
     12 Oct. 1815 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 800 acres Little Beaver Dam Creek, originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by Gabriel Jones, 18 slaves, $6.9375
     26 September 1816 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 850 acres Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by Gabriel Jones, 20 slaves, $7.6225
     1817 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 850 acres Golden Grove Creek originally granted to Richard Hartsfield joined by Gabriel Jones, 20 slaves, $7.6225
     30 December 1817 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed: Richard Hartsfield to Andrew Hartsfield, 200 acres
     15 October 1818 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 450 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by Gabriel Jones, 21 slaves, $7.4375
     29 October 1819 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 450 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by Jones, 21 slaves, $7.4375
     14 October 1820 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 450 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by Jones, 22 slaves, $8.3750
     21 September 1821 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: 400 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by G. Jones, 25 slaves, $8.6250
     21 October 1822 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: Henry Hartsfield for Richard Hartsfield, 400 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by Embry, 25 slaves, $8.1250
     1 April 1823 - Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia - letter at post office
     20 November 1823 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: Henry Hartsfield for Richard Hartsfield, 400 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by G. Jones, 26 slaves, $8.9375
     1824 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: Henry Hartsfield for Richard Hartsfield, 400 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by G. Jones, 26 slaves, $8.9375
     December 1825 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: Henry Hartsfield for Richard Hartsfield, 400 acres Golden Grove Creek joined by G. Jones, 28 slaves, $9.56
     1826 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Tax list: Henry Hartsfield for Richard Hartsfield, 400 acres Little Beaver Dam Creek joined by G. Jones, 30 slaves, $9.8750
     7 August 1828 - Oglethorpe County, Georgia - Deed

Children of Richard Hartsfield
Henry Hartsfield b 30 December 1772 md Mary Olive, 7 August 1798 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Mary Hartsfield b 17 April 1774 md Wiley Sims, 24 May 1796 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
John Hartsfield 2 March 1776 - 27 January 1800
Rebecca Hartsfield b 15 August 1780
Jacob Hartsfield 13 January 1782-18 January 1782
Temperance Hartsfield b 5 March 1784 md Allen Sims, 14 August 1797 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Sarah Hartsfield b 30 Nov 1786 md Hendon Olive, 3 Dec 1806 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Elizabeth Hartsfield b 19 Sep 1788 md Martin Sims, 29 Jan 1807 Oglethorpe Co., GA; d 6 Jan 1831
James Hartsfield     b 16 Oct (Jul) 1790 md Nancy Olive, 15 Apr 1812 Oglethorpe Co., GA; d 21 Apr 1860
Andrew Hartsfield b 26 April 1794
Hasky Hartsfield     b 13 June 1797 md Andrew Hartsfield, 24 July 1817 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
William Hartsfield b 15 January 1799.¹³

Death*

between 1830 and 1835

He died at Georgia between 1830 and 1835.⁴

(1) Biography

He is referenced in a biographical note for Reuben McElroy.¹⁴

Family

Anna Temple McElroy (1751 - )

Children

Henry Hartsfield+^15,16 (30 December 1772 - 5 October 1847)
Mary Hartsfield+ (17 April 1774 - circa 1855)
John Hartsfield¹⁵ (2 March 1776 - 27 January 1800)
Rebecca Hartsfield¹⁵ (15 August 1780 - )
Jacob Hartsfield¹⁵ (13 January 1782 - 18 January 1782)
Temperance Hartsfield¹⁵ (5 March 1784 - )
Sarah Hartsfield¹⁵ (30 November 1786 - 21 May 1848)
Elizabeth Hartsfield+¹⁷ (19 September 1788 - 6 January 1831)
James Hartsfield¹⁵ (16 October 1790 - 21 April 1860)
Andrew Hartsfield¹⁵ (26 April 1794 - )
Hasky Hartsfield¹⁵ (13 June 1797 - )
William Hartsfield¹⁵ (15 January 1799 - 1850)

Last Edited

30 April 2012

Citations

E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
Will of Andrew Hartsfield, Johnston County, NC. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Mrs. Stan <e-mail address>.
RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
Barber/Brasel Family: by Joyce Barber. <e-mail address>
DAR Patriot Index, Washington, DC: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2003.
Rita DonCarlos e-mail address.
Michael Martin Farmer, Wilkes Co., GA Deed Books A - VV, 1784 - 1806, Farmer Genealogy, Dallas.
page 468.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books A-E, 1794-1809, Farmer.
Michael Martin Farmer, Wilkes Co., GA Deed Books A - VV, 1784 - 1806, Farmer Genealogy, Dallas.
Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 242, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Richard Hartsfield, 2 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F45+, 6 slaves.
Martha Lou Houston, Land Lottery List of Oglethorpe Co. GA, 1804 and Hancock Co., GA, 1806, Columbus, GA 1928.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
pages 364-365.
Michael Martin Farmer, Oglethorpe Co., GA Deed Books F-J, 1809-1820, Farmer.
page 292.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld//Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm.
E-mail written 30 Mar 2013 to Warren Culpepper from Carole Williams (desc/o #45884), e-mail address.
Hartsfield Web Site.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Hartsfield1.html
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld//Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm
Harold H. Martin, William Berry Hartsfield, Mayor of Atlanta, Athens, GA: Univ. of GA Press, 1978, .
Hartsfield Web Site.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Hartsfield1.html
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm

Anna Temple McElroy

F, (1751 - )

Father

William McElroy¹ (23 Dec 1717 - a 1803)

Mother

Ghaskey Snickers¹ (c 1720 - )

Birth*

1751

Anna was born at Johnston Co., North Carolina, in 1751.¹

Marriage*

24 December 1771

She married Richard Hartsfield at Wake Co., North Carolina, on 24 December 1771.¹

Married Name

24 December 1771

As of 24 December 1771, her married name was Hartsfield.¹

(free wh female 45 +) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Anna was probably a free white female, age 45 or over, in Richard Hartsfield's household on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.²

(5) Biography

She is referenced in a biographical note for Reuben McElroy.³

Family

Richard Hartsfield (17 February 1747/48 - between 1830 and 1835)

Children

Henry Hartsfield+⁴ (30 December 1772 - 5 October 1847)
Mary Hartsfield+ (17 April 1774 - circa 1855)
John Hartsfield⁴ (2 March 1776 - 27 January 1800)
Rebecca Hartsfield⁴ (15 August 1780 - )
Jacob Hartsfield⁴ (13 January 1782 - 18 January 1782)
Temperance Hartsfield⁴ (5 March 1784 - )
Sarah Hartsfield⁴ (30 November 1786 - 21 May 1848)
Elizabeth Hartsfield+⁵ (19 September 1788 - 6 January 1831)
James Hartsfield⁴ (16 October 1790 - 21 April 1860)
Andrew Hartsfield⁴ (26 April 1794 - )
Hasky Hartsfield⁴ (13 June 1797 - )
William Hartsfield⁴ (15 January 1799 - 1850)

Last Edited

3 December 2004

Citations

RootsWeb WorldConnect Project, Ancestry.com: Rootsweb.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/
Barber/Brasel Family: by Joyce Barber. <e-mail address>
Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 242, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Richard Hartsfield, 2 M0-10, 1 M10-16, 1 M16-26, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 2 F10-16, 1 F45+, 6 slaves.
E-mail written 30 Mar 2013 to Warren Culpepper from Carole Williams (desc/o #45884), e-mail address.
Hartsfield Web Site.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Hartsfield1.html
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld//Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm
Hartsfield Web Site.
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Hartsfield1.html
http://members.aol.com/Hartsfeld/Richard4Andrew3Godfrey2.htm

Murry Sims

M, (4 April 1797 - 17 December 1834)

Father

Wiley Henry Sims (s 1769 - 5 Oct 1828)

Mother

Mary Hartsfield (17 Apr 1774 - c 1855)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Simms.

Birth*

4 April 1797

Murry was born at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 4 April 1797.

(free wh male 0-10) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Murry and Bennett was probably a free white male, under 10 years old, in Wiley Henry Sims's houseshold on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.¹

(free wh male 16-26) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Murry, Bennett and John was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in Wiley Henry Sims's household, on the 1820 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.²

Marriage*

circa 1821

He married Louisa Nance Bullock circa 1821.³

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Murry was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁴

Death*

17 December 1834

He died at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 17 December 1834 at age 37.

Family

Louisa Nance Bullock (3 November 1804 - say 1881)

Children

Mary Ann Frances Sims³ (circa 1822 - )
Emily A. Sims³ (circa 1824 - 1856)
Sherman Sims+³ (circa 1825 - 1863)
John C. Sims³ (circa 1829 - )
Susan E. Sims³ (circa 1830 - 3 October 1861)
Louisa M. Sims³ (circa 1835 - before 1881)
Sarah Ann Sims³ (circa 1835 - )

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Citations

Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 241, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Wylie Sims, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 181, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 12 of 28
1 M0-10, 1 M16-18, 4 M16-26, 1M45+, 2 F0-10, 3 F10-16, 1 F16-25, 1 F45+, 4 agr, 7 slaves.
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Oglethorpe Co., GA, NTL, page 75, Ancestry.com image 27
Murry Sims, 1M0-4, 1M5-9, 1M30-39, 1F0-4, 2F5-9, 1F20-29.

Bennett Sims

M, (17 November 1798 - )

Father

Wiley Henry Sims (s 1769 - 5 Oct 1828)

Mother

Mary Hartsfield (17 Apr 1774 - c 1855)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Simms.

Birth*

17 November 1798

Bennett was born at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 17 November 1798.

(free wh male 0-10) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Murry and Bennett was probably a free white male, under 10 years old, in Wiley Henry Sims's houseshold on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.¹

(free wh male 16-26) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Murry, Bennett and John was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in Wiley Henry Sims's household, on the 1820 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.²

Marriage*

say 1821

He married Mary A. B. (?) say 1821.³

1830 Census*

1 June 1830

Bennett was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.⁴

Family

Mary A. B. (?) (say 1801 - )

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Citations

Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 241, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Wylie Sims, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 181, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 12 of 28
1 M0-10, 1 M16-18, 4 M16-26, 1M45+, 2 F0-10, 3 F10-16, 1 F16-25, 1 F45+, 4 agr, 7 slaves.
E-mail written 2001 - 2004 to Warren L. Culpepper from Corine Simms Reynolds (#45262), (deceased 2005).
1830 Federal Census, United States.
Page 75, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 27
Bennet Sims, 1 M10-15, 1 M30-40, 1 F5-10, 1 F15-20, 2 F20-30, 1 F50-60 (Mary Hartsfield Sims)
Next to brother Murry in census.

Sallie Sims

F, (24 January 1800 - )

Father

Wiley Henry Sims (s 1769 - 5 Oct 1828)

Mother

Mary Hartsfield (17 Apr 1774 - c 1855)

Name-AltSpell

This surname is sometimes spelled Simms.

Birth*

24 January 1800

Sallie was born at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia, on 24 January 1800.

(free wh female 0-10) 1800 Census

4 August 1800

Sallie was probably a free white female, under age 10, in Wiley Henry Sims's household on the 1800 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.¹

(free wh female 16-26) 1820 Census

7 August 1820

Sallie was probably a free white female, age 16 and under 26, in Wiley Henry Sims's household, on the 1820 Census at Oglethorpe Co., Georgia.²

Marriage*

20 August 1839

She married Ezekiel Brown on 20 August 1839 at age 39.³

Married Name

20 August 1839

As of 20 August 1839, her married name was Brown.

Family

Ezekiel Brown (say 1797 - )

Last Edited

22 July 2012

Citations

Florrie Carter Smith, History of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, Washington, GA: Wilkes Pub. Co., 1972, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 H2s supp..
Page 241, "1800 Census from Misc Records Book in office of Clerk of Superior Court"
Captain Lee's District, Oglethorpe Co., GA
Wylie Sims, 2 M0-10, 1 M26-45, 1 M45+, 1 F0-10, 1 F16-26.
1820 Federal Census, United States.
Page 181, Oglethorpe Co., GA, Ancestry.com image 12 of 28
1 M0-10, 1 M16-18, 4 M16-26, 1M45+, 2 F0-10, 3 F10-16, 1 F16-25, 1 F45+, 4 agr, 7 slaves.
Frances Terry Ingmire, Oglethorpe County. Georgia Marriages Records, 1795-1852, , Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. 975.8175 V2i.
Brides Page 50, "Sarah Sims and Ezekiel Brown 08/20/1839."