Elijah Steely M. D.

M, (say 1818 - circa 1849)
Birth*say 1818 Elijah was born say 1818. 
Marriage*say 1840 He married Jane (?) say 1840. 
Death*circa 1849 He died at Muscogee Co., Georgia, circa 1849. 
Family Bible* Elijah Steely Family Bible

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Kevin Steely
Numbers in parentheses are the person's number within this family tree.

Elijah M.D. Steely married Jane (Stevens?) Columbus, GA. (#40257 & 40258). Their children:
     Sarah Ann Elizabeth Steely born April 28th 1842. She married John B. Fannen Apr 1, 1856

     James Polk Steely born August 28th 1843. (# 40256) He married Mary Elizabeth (Culpepper) Steely of Muscogee County GA, born June 24,1849 (#1915). Their children:

          Fannie Weston Steely was born August 7, 1869
          William Gadson Steely was born Sept 8,1873
          Clay Malingen Steely was born July 6,1874
          James Wesley Steely was born July 30,1876
          Charles Christfur Steely was born August 19,1878

     John Henry Clay Steely born Jan 7th 1845. He married in 1871: Mitilda (Haire) Steely. Their children, all of Columbus, GA:

          Lizzie Steely born Oct 1st 1871
          Jim Steely born Oct 20 1873
          Johnie Steely born Nov 30 1875

     Frances Moselle Steely born Nov 18th 1846. She married Oct 11,1864: Henry R. Smith.  

Family

Jane (?) (say 1820 - 1891)
Child
Last Edited25 March 2011

Jane (?)

F, (say 1820 - 1891)
Birth*say 1820 Jane was born say 1820. 
Marriage*say 1840 She married Elijah Steely M. D. say 1840. 
Married Namesay 1840  As of say 1840, her married name was Steely. 
Married Namebefore 1891  As of before 1891, her married name was Friar.1 
Burial*1891 Her body was interred in 1891 at Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas. When she died, her last name was Jane Friar. She is buried in an old Steely lot in Oakwood Cemetery in an unmarked grave and she is the only one in the lot. The curb around the lot has on it J. H. Steely, who was one of her sons..1 
Death*1891 She died at Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas, in 1891.1 

Family

Elijah Steely M. D. (say 1818 - circa 1849)
Child
Last Edited24 March 2011

Citations

  1. E-mail written May 2005 to Warren Culpepper from Kevin Steely, e-mail address.

John J. Maughan

M, (February 1857 - )
Birth*February 1857 John was born at Maryland in February 1857. 
Marriage*circa 1890 He married Carolyn Miranda Turley circa 1890. 
1900 Census*1 June 1900 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bexar Co., Texas.1 

Family

Carolyn Miranda Turley (December 1862 - )
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited16 April 2004

Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    5 Justice Precinct, Bexar County, Texas; Series: T623 Microfilm: 1612 Book: 1 Page: 136.

Olen Jefferson Richardson1

M, (1890 - 1949)
Birth*1890 Olen was born in 1890. 
Marriage* He married Lola Myrtle Shipman. 
Death*1949 He died at Texas in 1949. 
Biography* Olen Jefferson Richardson's parents were Dennis and
Armina Richardson.
 

Family

Lola Myrtle Shipman (24 February 1893 - January 1980)
Child
Last Edited4 October 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Scott Robinson.

Lola Myrtle Shipman1

F, (24 February 1893 - January 1980)
Birth*24 February 1893 Lola was born on 24 February 1893.2 
Marriage* She married Olen Jefferson Richardson. 
Married Name Her married name was Richardson. 
Death*January 1980 She died at Electra, Wichita Co., Texas, in January 1980 at age 86.2 
Biography* Lola Myrtle Shipman's parents were Telly and Ora Shipman. 

Family

Olen Jefferson Richardson (1890 - 1949)
Child
Last Edited4 October 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000 to Lew Griffin from Scott Robinson.
  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

Sampson Dortch1

M, (circa 1825 - before September 1866)
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1825 Sampson was born at Nash Co., North Carolina, circa 1825. 
Marriage*8 May 1860 He married Sarah Chaney at Clarke Co., Alabama, on 8 May 1860. 
Death*before September 1866 He died before September 1866. 
(Heir) Probate21 September 1866 During probate, Sampson Dortch was identified as an heir of John Dortch on 21 September 1866 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Sarah Chaney (circa 1842 - 18 December 1903)
Last Edited7 March 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
  2. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
    Provided photocopy of hearing for sale of land on John Dortch's estate.

Sarah Chaney1

F, (circa 1842 - 18 December 1903)
FatherWilliam Chaney (s 1812 - )
MotherSarah Philen (s 1814 - )
Birth*circa 1842 Sarah was born at Alabama circa 1842. 
Marriage*8 May 1860 She married Sampson Dortch at Clarke Co., Alabama, on 8 May 1860. 
Married Name8 May 1860  As of 8 May 1860, her married name was Dortch. 
Marriage*14 September 1871 She married Robert Thomas Davis at Alabama on 14 September 1871. 
Married Name14 September 1871  As of 14 September 1871, her married name was Davis. 
Death*18 December 1903 She died at Alabama on 18 December 1903. 

Family 1

Sampson Dortch (circa 1825 - before September 1866)

Family 2

Robert Thomas Davis (6 September 1830 - 7 January 1911)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

William Chaney1

M, (say 1812 - )
Birth*say 1812 William was born say 1812. 
Marriage* He married Sarah Philen. 

Family

Sarah Philen (say 1814 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Sarah Philen1

F, (say 1814 - )
Married Name Her married name was Chaney. 
Marriage* She married William Chaney. 
Birth*say 1814 Sarah was born say 1814. 

Family

William Chaney (say 1812 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Robert Thomas Davis1

M, (6 September 1830 - 7 January 1911)
FatherJohnson Davis (c 1804 - 4 Jan 1860)
MotherNancy Culpepper (c 1811 - c 1837)
Birth*6 September 1830 Robert was born at Alabama on 6 September 1830. 
Marriage9 September 1849 He married Lucy A. Philen at Alabama on 9 September 1849 at age 19. 
Marriage*14 September 1871 He married Sarah Chaney at Alabama on 14 September 1871 at age 41. 
Death*7 January 1911 He died on 7 January 1911 at age 80. 
Biography* Children of R.T.Davis & Lucy A. Philen:
1. William Arnold Davis
2. Oliver Cromwell Davis
3. Mary Isola Davis
4. Robert Johnson Davis
5. Thomas L. Davis
6. Anna Virginia Davis
7. Emma Ladonia Davis
8. Charles Early Davis
9. Samuel Bryson Davie

Children of R.T. Davis & Sarah Chaney Dortch:
10. Susan M. Davis
11. Martha Caldonia Davis
12. Sarah Lula Davis
13. Alice Adelia Davis
14. One died at birth.
 

Family

Sarah Chaney (circa 1842 - 18 December 1903)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

William Dortch1

M, (circa 1827 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1827 William was born at Alabama circa 1827. 
Marriage*say 1853 He married Sarah Stewart at Alabama say 1853. 
Biography* Children (by census 1850, 1860, 1870: Wilcox Co, AL)
1. Napoleon B. b. 1855 AL
2. Ellen A.     b. 1856 AL
3. Mary M.     b. 1858 AL
4. Hiram P.     b. 1861 AL
5. Wm David      b. 1863 AL
6. Catherine A.      b. 1865 AL
7. James W.     b. 1869 AL. 
(Heir) Probate21 September 1866 During probate, William Dortch was identified as an heir of John Dortch on 21 September 1866 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Sarah Stewart (circa 1837 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
  2. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
    Provided photocopy of hearing for sale of land on John Dortch's estate.

Sarah Stewart1

F, (circa 1837 - )
FatherWilliam Houston Stewart Jr. (s 1809 - c 1840)
MotherEleanor Culpepper (c 1813 - )
Birth*circa 1837 Sarah was born at Alabama circa 1837. 
Marriage*say 1853 She married William Dortch at Alabama say 1853. 
Married Namesay 1853  As of say 1853, her married name was Dortch. 

Family

William Dortch (circa 1827 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Willian Elinor Stewart1

F, (circa 1839 - )
FatherWilliam Houston Stewart Jr. (s 1809 - c 1840)
MotherEleanor Culpepper (c 1813 - )
Birth*circa 1839 Willian was born at Alabama circa 1839. 
Marriage*circa 1855 She married David Dortch circa 1855. 
Married Namecirca 1855  As of circa 1855, her married name was Dortch. 

Family

David Dortch (circa 1829 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

David Dortch1

M, (circa 1829 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1829 David was born at Alabama circa 1829. 
Marriage*circa 1855 He married Willian Elinor Stewart circa 1855. 
Biography* Children (by census 1850, 1860 Wilcox Co, AL)
1. Mary C.      b 1856 Al
2. Julia A.     b. 1858 AL. 
(Heir) Probate21 September 1866 During probate, David Dortch was identified as an heir of John Dortch on 21 September 1866 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Willian Elinor Stewart (circa 1839 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
  2. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
    Provided photocopy of hearing for sale of land on John Dortch's estate.

Sarah Davis1

F, (say 1806 - )
FatherEnoch Davis (12 Jul 1768 - 12 Aug 1858)
MotherElizabeth Anne DeLoach (s 1773 - )
Married Name Her married name was Jones. 
Birth*say 1806 Sarah was born say 1806. 
Marriage* She married Henry Covington Jones. 

Family

Henry Covington Jones (say 1804 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Henry Covington Jones1

M, (say 1804 - )
Birth*say 1804 Henry was born say 1804. 
Marriage* He married Sarah Davis. 

Family

Sarah Davis (say 1806 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Lucy E. Jones1

F, (circa 1837 - )
FatherHenry Covington Jones (s 1804 - )
MotherSarah Davis (s 1806 - )
Birth*circa 1837 Lucy was born circa 1837. 
Marriage*circa 1855 She married Erasmus Dortch at Alabama circa 1855. Children (Based upon census 1850, 1860, 1870 Wilcox Co, AL)
1. John Erasmus, b. 1857 AL, m. S.M.L. Long
2. Mary Laura, b. 1860 AL (twin)
3. James, b. 1860 AL (twin), m. Sarah E. Philen
4. Sarah, b. 1863 AL
If Lucy remarried, I [Jan Selleck] have not found the record. She did petition for Civil War Pension as widow of E. Dortch.1 
Married Namecirca 1855  As of circa 1855, her married name was Dortch. 

Family

Erasmus Dortch (circa 1830 - October 1864)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Erasmus Dortch1

M, (circa 1830 - October 1864)
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1830 Erasmus was born at Alabama circa 1830. 
Marriage*circa 1855 He married Lucy E. Jones at Alabama circa 1855. Children (Based upon census 1850, 1860, 1870 Wilcox Co, AL)
1. John Erasmus, b. 1857 AL, m. S.M.L. Long
2. Mary Laura, b. 1860 AL (twin)
3. James, b. 1860 AL (twin), m. Sarah E. Philen
4. Sarah, b. 1863 AL
If Lucy remarried, I [Jan Selleck] have not found the record. She did petition for Civil War Pension as widow of E. Dortch.1 
Civil War*between 1861 and 1864 He served in the War Between the States between 1861 and 1864. 
Death*October 1864 He died in October 1864. 
(Heir) Probate21 September 1866 During probate, Erasmus Dortch was identified as an heir of John Dortch on 21 September 1866 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Lucy E. Jones (circa 1837 - )
Last Edited18 October 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
  2. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
    Provided photocopy of hearing for sale of land on John Dortch's estate.

Martha J. Dortch1

F, (circa 1837 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1837 Martha was born at Alabama circa 1837. 
Marriage*12 January 1856 She married A. J. Aldridge at Alabama on 12 January 1856. 
Married Name12 January 1856  As of 12 January 1856, her married name was Aldridge. 
(Heir) Probate21 September 1866 During probate, Martha J. Dortch was identified as an heir of John Dortch on 21 September 1866 at Wilcox Co., Alabama.2 

Family

A. J. Aldridge (say 1835 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.
  2. Correspondence from Marilyn (Mrs. David) Arnette, 2111 S. Cenutry Blvd., McDavid, FL 32568, to Warren Culpepper, Jan 2005.
    Provided photocopy of hearing for sale of land on John Dortch's estate.

A. J. Aldridge1

M, (say 1835 - )
Birth*say 1835 A. was born say 1835. 
Marriage*12 January 1856 He married Martha J. Dortch at Alabama on 12 January 1856. 

Family

Martha J. Dortch (circa 1837 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Angeline Dortch1

F, (circa 1840 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1840 Angeline was born at Alabama circa 1840. 
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Perdita Dortch1

F, (circa 1845 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Birth*circa 1845 Perdita was born at Alabama circa 1845. 
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Dela Dortch1

F, (circa 1850 - )
FatherJohn Dortch (c 1790 - b Sep 1866)
MotherHarty Culpepper (c 1805 - )
Married Name Her married name was Stabler. 
Birth*circa 1850 Dela was born circa 1850. 
Marriage* She married M. Stabler at Alabama. 

Family

M. Stabler (say 1848 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

M. Stabler1

M, (say 1848 - )
Birth*say 1848 M. was born say 1848. 
Marriage* He married Dela Dortch at Alabama. 

Family

Dela Dortch (circa 1850 - )
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Ada Byron Davis1

F, (18 January 1850 - 6 January 1906)
FatherJohnson Davis (c 1804 - 4 Jan 1860)
MotherMary H. Culpepper (c 1821 - )
Married Name Her married name was Cook. 
Birth*18 January 1850 Ada was born at Alabama on 18 January 1850. 
Marriage* She married Samuel Bernard Alexander Cook. 
Death*6 January 1906 She died on 6 January 1906 at age 55. 
Biography* children:
1. Emma Cook
2. Dorus Aqulla Cook
3. Thomas Johnson Cook
4. Clarence A. Cook
5. Henley Bernard Cook
6. O. Hubbard Cook
7. Benjamin R. Cook
8. Donna A. Cook
9. Glennwood L. Cook
10. Mary Rosoline Cook
11. Mabel O. Cook
12. Minnie I. Cook
13. Howard G. Cook. 

Family

Samuel Bernard Alexander Cook (11 February 1841 - 28 November 1901)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Dolly A. (?)1

F, (say 1812 - )
Married Name Her married name was Cook. 
Birth*say 1812 Dolly was born say 1812. 
Marriage* She married Dorcas Cook. 

Family

Dorcas Cook (circa 1810 - after 1880)
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Samuel Bernard Alexander Cook1

M, (11 February 1841 - 28 November 1901)
FatherDorcas Cook (c 1810 - a 1880)
MotherDolly A. (?) (s 1812 - )
Birth*11 February 1841 Samuel was born on 11 February 1841. 
Marriage* He married Ada Byron Davis. 
Death*28 November 1901 He died at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, on 28 November 1901 at age 60. 

Family

Ada Byron Davis (18 January 1850 - 6 January 1906)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Abner Daniel1

M, (say 1805 - )
Birth*say 1805 Abner was born say 1805. 
Marriage*15 February 1865 He married Chloe Culpepper on 15 February 1865. 

Family

Chloe Culpepper (circa 1807 - after 1870)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

Lucy A. Philen1

F, (1 November 1831 - 15 May 1870)
FatherWilliam Philen (s 1801 - )
MotherLouisa Luker (s 1803 - )
Birth*1 November 1831 Lucy was born on 1 November 1831. 
Marriage*9 September 1849 She married Robert Thomas Davis at Alabama on 9 September 1849 at age 17. 
Married Name9 September 1849  As of 9 September 1849, her married name was Davis. 
Death*15 May 1870 She died on 15 May 1870 at age 38. 

Family

Robert Thomas Davis (6 September 1830 - 7 January 1911)
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.

William Philen1

M, (say 1801 - )
Birth*say 1801 William was born say 1801. 
Marriage* He married Louisa Luker. 

Family

Louisa Luker (say 1803 - )
Child
Last Edited4 October 2000

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2000-2004 to Lew Griffin from Jan Selleck, 1405 Bogard Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, Phone 214-366-6587, e-mail address.