Mary Connally
F, #109708, b. 8 March 1878, d. 10 January 1968
Last Edited: 2 Oct 2005
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Mary was born on 8 Mar 1878.
- Marriage*: She married William Yarbrough Pruitt, son of Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' and Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie', circa 1890.
- Death*: Mary died on 10 Jan 1968 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 89. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried in 1968 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA. Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
Buried next to her husband, William..
Family:
Richard Pruitt
M, #109709, b. circa 1891, d. 1976
Last Edited: 2 Oct 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Richard was born circa 1891.
- Death*: Richard died in 1976. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: William Yarbrough Pruitt b. 21 Mar 1860, d. 7 Dec 1936
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
Laura Pruitt
F, #109710, b. circa 1893
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Laura was born circa 1893.
- Marriage*: She married G. D. Moss.
- Death*: Laura died.
Parents:
Father: William Yarbrough Pruitt b. 21 Mar 1860, d. 7 Dec 1936
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
Family:
G. D. Moss
M, #109711
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Birth*: G. was born.
- Marriage*: He married Laura Pruitt, daughter of William Yarbrough Pruitt and Mary Connally.
- Death*: G. died.
Family:
Laura Pruitt b. c 1893
?? Pruitt
M, #109712, b. 4 February 1896, d. 4 February 1896
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2005
- Death*: ?? died on 4 Feb 1896. 4 Feb., 1898 - incorrect on gravestone.
Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.. - Birth*: ?? was born on 4 Feb 1896.
- Burial*: His body was buried in 1896 at Salem, Lee County, AL. Old Baptist Cemetery.
Parents:
Father: William Yarbrough Pruitt b. 21 Mar 1860, d. 7 Dec 1936
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
Mother: Mary Connally b. 8 Mar 1878, d. 10 Jan 1968
William Washington Burt
M, #109713, b. 11 October 1812, d. 26 June 1878
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2004
- Birth*: William was born on 11 Oct 1812.
- Marriage*: He married Jane E. Lesueur on 18 Dec 1839 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Death*: William died on 26 Jun 1878 at Salem, Lee County, AL, at age 65. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried in 1878 at Salem, Lee County, AL. Methodist Church cemetery.
Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Family:
Jane E. Lesueur
F, #109714, b. circa 1815, d. 1863
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2004
- Birth*: Jane was born circa 1815.
- Marriage*: She married William Washington Burt on 18 Dec 1839 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Death*: Jane died in 1863 at Salem, Lee County, AL. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried at Salem, Lee County, AL. Methodist Church cemetery.
Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Family:
William Washington Burt b. 11 Oct 1812, d. 26 Jun 1878
Child:
Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie'+ b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Rev. Moses Yarbrough Pruitt
M, #109715, b. 4 May 1804, d. 25 December 1876
Last Edited: 8 Oct 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
Moses was a Methodist minister, but it is not known what parishes he served. Some say that he served Salem Methodist Church, but records are not available for verification.
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Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
A two sided plaque was erected in Salem, Lee County, AL in 1979 to honor the founding
of the town and those who founded it. Ancestors of Eugene Ragan Pruitt, Sr., who were
among those founders are: W. W. Burt and Moses Pruitt. The inscription on the front
and reverse sides follows:
SALEM, ALABAMA
Founded 1835
Among the earliest settlers were the families of Henry Crowder, Dr. D. W. Floyd,
Charles Nelms, W. W. Burt, George Heard, John Askew, Moses Pruitt and Dr. McCoy.
Rev. L. L. Cherry, leading historian of East Alabama's 1st 50 years wrote that the town
was laid off in 1836 by Benjamin H. Baker, Dr. Erastus Jones and B. S. Mangham.
A schoolhouse was built in 1837. Professor Sheppard, the 1st teacher was fol-
lowed by Professor Sanders in 1838. Academies for the girls and boys, Baptist and
Methodist Churches and a camp meeting ground were early added to the community.
A stagecoach stop was located on the west side of town. A "picnic" ground popular
for public gatherings probably saw its most exciting day in an 1856 Presidential rally.
By 1855, railroad service had been established from Salem to Opelika and Columbus,
Georgia.
Erected by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Lee County Historical
Society.
1979
REVERSE SIDE;
SALEM, ALABAMA
Founded 1835
Local tradition maintains that a District Courthouse was built in Salem to serve Rus-
sell County. The building still stands. When Lee County was created on December 5,
1866, Salem became a part of the new county and received the second highest vote total
of the seat of government. The first three Lee County Probate Judges came from Old Rus-
sell County.
Two and one half miles east of this site is Wacoochee covered bridge, the last remain-
ing "kissin" bridge in Lee County and one of a very few found in Alabama. This one span 75
foot town lattice bridge was built not later than between 1865 and 1880. It has been fully
restored by the Lee County Commission.
Erected by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Lee County Historical
Society
1979. - Birth*: Moses was born on 4 May 1804 at Warren County, GA.
- Marriage*: He married Eliza M. T. Burt on 6 Jan 1831 at Putnam County, GA.
- Death*: Moses died on 25 Dec 1876 at Salem, Lee County, AL, at age 72. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried at Salem, Lee County, AL. Methodist church cemetery.
Parents:
Family:
Eliza M. T. Burt b. 1810, d. 3 Feb 1848
Children:
Eliza Burt Pruitt d. 1847
Margaret A. Pruitt b. 1832
Frances A. E. Pruitt b. 1834, d. 1857
Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash'+ b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
John C. Pruitt b. 1838, d. 17 Feb 1863
Mary E. Pruitt b. 1840
Theresa Caroline Pruitt b. 1844
Moses S. Pruitt b. 1847
Margaret A. Pruitt b. 1832
Frances A. E. Pruitt b. 1834, d. 1857
Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash'+ b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
John C. Pruitt b. 1838, d. 17 Feb 1863
Mary E. Pruitt b. 1840
Theresa Caroline Pruitt b. 1844
Moses S. Pruitt b. 1847
Eliza M. T. Burt
F, #109716, b. 1810, d. 3 February 1848
Last Edited: 22 Oct 2004
- Birth*: Eliza was born in 1810.
- Marriage*: She married Rev. Moses Yarbrough Pruitt, son of Austin Pruitt and Nancy Yarbrough, on 6 Jan 1831 at Putnam County, GA.
- Death*: Eliza died on 3 Feb 1848 at Meriwether County, GA. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried in 1848 at Meriwether County, GA. Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Family:
Rev. Moses Yarbrough Pruitt b. 4 May 1804, d. 25 Dec 1876
Children:
Eliza Burt Pruitt d. 1847
Margaret A. Pruitt b. 1832
Frances A. E. Pruitt b. 1834, d. 1857
Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash'+ b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
John C. Pruitt b. 1838, d. 17 Feb 1863
Mary E. Pruitt b. 1840
Theresa Caroline Pruitt b. 1844
Moses S. Pruitt b. 1847
Margaret A. Pruitt b. 1832
Frances A. E. Pruitt b. 1834, d. 1857
Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash'+ b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
John C. Pruitt b. 1838, d. 17 Feb 1863
Mary E. Pruitt b. 1840
Theresa Caroline Pruitt b. 1844
Moses S. Pruitt b. 1847
Sidney Tupper Pruitt 'Uncle Tup'
M, #109717, b. circa 1861, d. 1934
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Sidney was born circa 1861 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Marriage*: He married Mary Thompson.
- Marriage: He married Janice Porter Jackson.
- Death*: Sidney died in 1934. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Samuel Pruitt 'Allie'
M, #109718, b. circa 1864
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Samuel was born circa 1864 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Marriage*: He married Elinor Tillman.
- Death*: Samuel died.
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Richard Edwin Pruitt
M, #109719, b. 24 November 1862, d. 16 July 1916
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Richard was born on 24 Nov 1862 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Marriage*: He married Addie Norton circa 1883.
- Death*: Richard died on 16 Jul 1916 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA, at age 53. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Addie Norton
F, #109720
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Birth*: Addie was born.
- Marriage*: She married Richard Edwin Pruitt, son of Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' and Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie', circa 1883.
- Death*: Addie died.
Family:
Richard Edwin Pruitt b. 24 Nov 1862, d. 16 Jul 1916
John Bell Pruitt
M, #109721, b. 1872, d. 1929
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: John was born in 1872.
- Marriage*: He married Connie Pruitt.
- Death*: John died in 1929. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Mamie Pruitt
F, #109722, b. circa 1874
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Mamie was born circa 1874.
- Marriage*: She married ?? Whitman.
- Death*: Mamie died.
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Ada Elizabeth Pruitt
F, #109723, b. 14 January 1878, d. 20 May 1925
Last Edited: 22 Oct 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Ada was born on 14 Jan 1878 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Marriage*: She married William Draper Feagin on 20 Sep 1912.
- Death*: Ada died on 20 May 1925 at Salem, Lee County, AL, at age 47. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Richard Washington Pruitt 'Wash' b. 4 Jul 1836, d. 26 Mar 1881
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Mother: Mary A. E. Burt 'Mollie' b. 16 Nov 1840, d. 10 May 1904
Family:
Kinchen Q. Quincy? Adams
M, #109724, b. 7 March 1799, d. circa 1876
Last Edited: 5 Nov 2005
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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Occupation: Merchant, Salem, AL Postmaster.
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KINCHEN Q. ADAMS
On Saturday, 21 May 2005, a Confederate Iron Cross of Honor was installed and dedicated by Mary Brantley Chapter # 446 of The United Daughters of the Confederacy, assisted by the Robert E. Lee Camp # 16, the Col. Henry L. Benning Camp # 517, and the Stewart-Webster Camp #1607 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The ceremony was held at the graveside, which is in the cemetery of The First Baptist Church, Salem, Lee County, Alabama with appropriate gun salutes from the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
E. Ragan Pruitt, great great grandson of Kinchen Q. Adams, related the activities of Kinchen’s Confederate Army activities.
KINCHEN Q.. Adams (61) and his son Henry Yarbrough Adams (19) enlisted In Muscogee County, GA in Company C 2nd GA Infantry, "Semmes Guards", C.S.A. 24 July 1861. Private Henry Y. Adams was admitted to C.S.A. General Hospital,
Charlottesville, VA and died at Orange County Court House, VA 19 Jan. 1862. Kinchen resigned from the Army at the time of his son’s death, due to his age, and returned to his home in Salem, Lee County, AL.
------------------------------------------. - Birth*: Kinchen was born on 7 Mar 1799 at NC.
- Marriage*: He married Jerusha King circa 1821.
- Death*: Kinchen died circa 1876 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Burial*: His body was buried at Salem, Lee County, AL. Old Baptist Church cemetery.
Parents:
Family:
Jerusha King b. c 1800, d. c Jun 1870
Children:
Anne Mariah Adams 'Mariah'
George Adams
Henry Adams
William Marion Adams 'Marion'+ b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
George Adams
Henry Adams
William Marion Adams 'Marion'+ b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Jerusha King
F, #109725, b. circa 1800, d. circa June 1870
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Jerusha was born circa 1800 at NC.
- Marriage*: She married Kinchen Q. Quincy? Adams, son of Briant or Bryant Adams and Nancy ??, circa 1821.
- Death*: Jerusha died circa Jun 1870 at Salem, Lee County, AL.
- Burial*: Her body was buried at Salem, Lee County, AL. Old Baptist Church cemetery.
Family:
Kinchen Q. Quincy? Adams b. 7 Mar 1799, d. c 1876
Children:
Anne Mariah Adams 'Mariah'
George Adams
Henry Adams
William Marion Adams 'Marion'+ b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
George Adams
Henry Adams
William Marion Adams 'Marion'+ b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Ariadne Anne Adams
F, #109726, b. 19 March 1847, d. 8 August 1882
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Ariadne was born on 19 Mar 1847.
- Marriage*: She married Francis M. Wade on 5 May 1875.
- Death*: Ariadne died on 8 Aug 1882 at age 35. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: William Marion Adams 'Marion' b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Family:
Francis M. Wade b. 24 Jul 1824, d. 24 Oct 1884
Joseph E. Adams
M, #109727, b. 1 January 1849, d. 7 November 1887
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Joseph was born on 1 Jan 1849.
- Death*: Joseph died on 7 Nov 1887 at age 38. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: William Marion Adams 'Marion' b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
William Oscar Adams
M, #109728, b. 31 March 1855, d. 27 October 1883
Last Edited: 25 Sep 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: William was born on 31 Mar 1855.
- Marriage*: He married Emma Toles circa 1880.
- Death*: William died on 27 Oct 1883 at age 28. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried in 1883 at Salem, Lee County, AL. Old Baptist Cemetery..
Parents:
Father: William Marion Adams 'Marion' b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Family:
Emma Toles d. 17 Feb 1884
Henry G. Adams
M, #109729, b. circa 1866
Last Edited: 1 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Henry was born circa 1866.
- Death*: Henry died.
Parents:
Father: William Marion Adams 'Marion' b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Joulious Quincy Adams
M, #109730, b. 15 October 1850, d. 21 April 1851
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Joulious was born on 15 Oct 1850.
- Death*: Joulious died on 21 Apr 1851. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried in 1851. County Line Baptist Church.
Parents:
Father: William Marion Adams 'Marion' b. 24 May 1822, d. 2 Apr 1900
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Mother: Mariah Jane Olive b. 18 Dec 1827, d. 30 Apr 1905
Moses Rountree
M, #109731, b. circa 1794, d. 12 November 1842
Last Edited: 2 Oct 2005
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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From The Georgia Messenger (Macon, Georgia) Nov. 24,
1842:
Died at his residence in Houston County (GA) on the
night of the 12 inst. Mr. Moses Rountree in 48th year of
his age. Mr. R. was from Sumter District, (SC.) but resided in this State for the last seven years.
From the book, MARRIAGES AND OBITUARIES FROM
THE MACON MESSENGER, 1818-1865 By Willard
R. Rocker. - Birth*: Moses was born circa 1794 at VA.
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth S. Rembert, daughter of Captain James Rembert and Elizabeth Burket, circa 1825 at SC.
- Death*: Moses died on 12 Nov 1842 at Houston County, GA. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried. Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt - Moses is believed to be interred in Evergreen Cemetery in Perry, Houston County, GA in an unmarked grave beside the marked grave of wife, Elizabeth Rembert..
Family:
Elizabeth S. Rembert b. 8 Jun 1808, d. 10 Aug 1877
Children:
Charles N. Rountree
Elizabeth S. Rountree
Amanda Rountree
James W. Rountree b. c 1826
Hortensia E. Rountree+ b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Elizabeth S. Rountree
Amanda Rountree
James W. Rountree b. c 1826
Hortensia E. Rountree+ b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Elizabeth S. Rembert
F, #109732, b. 8 June 1808, d. 10 August 1877
Last Edited: 24 Sep 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418. Gravestone has " Elizabeth S. Rountree."
- Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 8 Jun 1808 at SC.
- Marriage*: She married Moses Rountree circa 1825 at SC.
- Death*: Elizabeth died on 10 Aug 1877 at Houston County, GA, at age 69. Date Source: Gravestone..
- Burial*: Her body was buried at Perry, Houston County, GA. Evergreen Cemetery. Grave is marked with a monument. Unmarked grave beside monument is believed to be husband, Moses Rountree..
Parents:
Father: Captain James Rembert b. 8 Jun 1782, d. 26 Apr 1858
Mother: Elizabeth Burket b. 17 Aug 1785, d. 5 Jan 1837
Mother: Elizabeth Burket b. 17 Aug 1785, d. 5 Jan 1837
Family:
Moses Rountree b. c 1794, d. 12 Nov 1842
Children:
Charles N. Rountree
Elizabeth S. Rountree
Amanda Rountree
James W. Rountree b. c 1826
Hortensia E. Rountree+ b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Elizabeth S. Rountree
Amanda Rountree
James W. Rountree b. c 1826
Hortensia E. Rountree+ b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Seaborn Carlton Bryan
M, #109733, b. 2 July 1799, d. 17 August 1874
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt-
THE ATLANTA DAILY CONSTITUTION
Saturday Morning, April 7, 1877
A GEORGIA "JARNDYCE" CASE
Under this heading the Perry Home Journal of a recent date, printed some facts in regard
to perhaps the oldest law suit on the dockets of the Georgia courts, being the case of Hughes
Watson, administrator, versus Seaborn C. Bryan. These facts were furnished by Judge Killen.
It seems that in 1847, Joseph Nunez, of Burke county, who was a free person of color, died
intestate, leaving his wife, Patience, and five children, said wife and children being also his
slaves, and in his possession at the time of his death. They were then taken possession of
by A. M. Urquhart, (pronounced Erkert) under a deed of gift, purporting to have been made
by Nunez, shortly before his death, who sold them to Mr. Seaborn C. Bryan, of Houston county.
Hughes Walton administered on the estate of Nunez in Burke, and brought action of trover
against Bryan ro the April term 1851, of Houston superior court. At the April term 1853, judg-
ment was rendered for the plaintiff, which was reversed by the supreme court on writ of error,
and a new trial was granted.--14 Georgia Reports,185.
At the April term 1856, the case came on again for trial, which resulted as before in a
judgment for the plaintiff. This judgment was also reversed by the supreme court--20 GA. 480.
Again at the April term 1859, another trial was had and the plaintiff obtained judgment in the
alternative for the value of the property, $6200, to be discharged by delivering up the property,
Patience and her children, in thirty days, and $3,820 for hire. From that judgment an appeal was
taken to the supreme court, but the writ of error was dismissed, and the judgment of the court
below stood affirmed.--30 Ga. 834.
The defendant then filed a bill in equity for a new trial and to review the case, which bill
was dismissed on demurrer, and to the judgment of dismissal a writ of error was taken to the
supreme court, but the judgment was affirmed,--Sup. 33 Ga. 11 An extension was then
issued which remained inactive until June 1873, when a return nulla bona (sic) was made by
the sheriff of Houston county. In July 1873, the sheriff of Macon county levied the execution
on certain property in Macon county, Defendant then filed an affidavit of illegality. Hughes
Walton was removed from the administration of the estate of Nunez on account of the insuffic-
iency of his bond, and Joseph A. Shewmake, of Burke county appointed in his place, and in
1874 defendant Bryant died, and Newt T. Johnson, of Bibb, and Wm. Bryan, of Terrell county
qualified as his executors. Johnson and Wm. Bryan were made defendants on scare facias
(?jucias)-- and the motion to make Shewmake plaintiff in place of Walton was resisted by
them.
Previous to the death of Seaborn C. Bryan a garnishment was served on Hardin T. Johnson
of Bibb County, as president of the Planters warehouse company, who answered that said
company was indebted to Bryan in the sum of $3,000 or $4,000 and judgment was rendered
against him for that amount. The Defendants then filed a bill to enjoin proceedings under said
executions in Bibb superior court, alleging that Seaborn C. Bryan left a widow and grand child-
ren dependant on his estate for support; that the executions were not valid, being for a slave
debt; that the administration of the estate of a free negro was unauthorized by law, and that
the children of Nunez and his wife, Patience, were entitled to his estate by descent, and that
they could not recover for their own conversion. To this bid Shewmake demurred, which
demurrer was overruled by Judge Hill, and the injunction granted.
The case again went to the Supreme Court and the judgment reversed on the ground that
the bill should have been brought in Houston and not in Bibb county. The case was then dis-
missed and a new bill filed to the May term 1877 of Houston superior court praying for the
injunction as before. Judge Killen drafted a demurrer and an answer to this bill on Wednesday
of last week. On the 30th of March the counsel for both parties met in Macon to argue the
demurrer, but a compromise was agreed upon, and the old case, as far as the original
parties are concerned, is at an end, having been pending for twenty-six years, and having been
to the supreme court five times.
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Will, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
Georgia ) I, Seaborn C. Bryan of said County and State, being of sound and dis-
Macon County) posing mind and memory and being desirous of making a testamentary
disposition of the property with which a Kind Providence has blessed
me, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby
revoking all others heretofore made by me.
Item 1st. It is my will that after my death all my just debts shall be paid by my Executors
hereafter named and then my body be buried in a Christian like manner.
Item 2nd. It is my will that my wife Nancy Bryan, with whom I have lived for many long years,
shall have the place on which I now live, consisting of two hundred, two and one
half acres, and Known as lot of land Number Sixteen (16) together with two good
mules and all the household and kitchen furniture, and all the farming utensils,
wagons &C just as it now stands or may be at my death, and one years support,
which I desire shall be liberal and ample. The same being given for and during her
natural life, and at her death to revert back and become part of my estate to be
by my Executor hereafter named, equally divided between my children, share and
share alike, James L. Bryan's children taking their father's part.
Item 3rd. It is my will and desire that the children of my son, Dr. James L. Bryan, shall have
the notes which I hold as the purchase money of the land bought by me on which
Dr. J. L. Bryan lived and died, which land was the property of Caine Coley, the
father in law of Dr. J. L. Bryan, and afterward sold by me to Mr. Allen, and who
gave said notes for the purchase money of said land to me. Should said notes not
be paid by said Allen and it becomes necessary to repossess said land, it is my
wish that my Executors hereafter named shall sell the same and pay over the money
owing from the same to the guardian hereafter nominated by me for said Children.
It is my will that the Children of my son James L. Bryan shall not be required in
their share of my estate to account for the whole amount of the notes which I hold
against their father, but my Executors hereafter named shall deliver up the whole
of said notes or other witness of debt which I have against my son J. L. Bryan
their father, upon said Children accounting for or paying to my said Executors
the sum of fourteen hundred dollars.
Item 4th. It is my will and desire that my Executors hereafter named shall upon the pay-
ment or accounting to them by son William Bryan of the sum of three hundred
dollars without interest they shall deliver up to him all the notes or other evidence
of debt which I hold against him, and it is further my will that he shall pay nothing
for the negroes I have let him have before the war as they were set free, but he
shall pay or account for the sum of three hundred dollars as hire for said negro
slaves.
Item 5th. It is will and desire that the notes I hold against N. T. Johnson, who is the hus-
band of my daughter Mrs. Manda Johnson, shall only pay the sum of twenty two
hundred dollars without interest, and my Executors hereafter named shall upon
payment by the said N. T. Johnson of the said sum of twenty two hundred dol-
lars deliver to him his notes.
Item 6th. It is my will and desire that my son John Bryan shall account to my Executors
hereafter named one thousand dollars as cash advanced to him by me, but shall
pay no more for any other advances by me to him.
Item 7th. It is my will and desire that my daughter Fanny T. Hargrove, shall live on the
`place given in this will to my wife so long as she may wish during her widowhood
but should she wish at any time to leave or abandon it, she shall not rent or
control it in any manner whatsoever.
Item 8th. It is my will and desire that the property given in the Second Item of this my will
to my beloved wife Nancy Bryan shall rest in and become her property only for
and during her natural life and at her death to revert back and become part of my
estate to be by my Executors divided between my Children share and share alike,
The Children of my son James L. Bryan taking their father's share.
Item 9th. The balance of my property consisting of lands, Business of Rail Roads, Notes
or other evidences of debt and all my personal property, and money, I wish to be
sold by my Executors (Except any money I may have and the money owing from
the sale shall be equally divided between my Children, share and share alike - the
minor Children of James L. Bryan to take their father's share. The sale of the
property I desire to be done by my Executors hereafter named, in the best
manner possible at the time. I leave that matter discretionary with them. If they
think best to sell on time they can do so. The share of minor Children of
James L. Bryan, my Executors hereafter named will turn over to their guardian
hereafter appointed by me.
Item 10th. In order to carry out my will in regard to the Children of James L. Bryan, I hereby
nominate and appoint Newton T. Johnson Guardian of said minor Children, and
it is my will that the said N. T. Johnson as such guardian to take charge of the
land notes mentioned in the Third Item of my will and as soon as the same can be
converted into money to take the same and invest it in State Bonds, and to use no
part of it except the interest or dividends arising on the same for their support and
education. And it is further my will and desire that the balance of their interest in
my estate which will get to them out of the general sale of my property by my
Executors shall be by said guardian invested in such manner as he shall deem
best for the interest of said Children, using the interest only for their support and
education. And should either of said minor Children die before they marry or arrive
at age, then the guardian shall hold the same for the benefit of the surviving or
living ones. And in the event ____ all of them shall die before they marry or arrive
at age, then the whole of said property shall revert back and become part of my
estate, and to be equally divided between my Children, share and share alike.
Item 11th. I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Mrs. Fanny Hargrove, an equal dis-
tributive share of all my estate, making no charge against her of any kind, And
it is my will that she take said property as the law now confers, not subject to
her present debts or the debts of any future husband.
Item 12th. The property I give to my beloved daughter Mrs. Manda Johnson, I also give as the
law now confers it, free from the debts of her present or any future husband.
Item 13th. It is my will and desire that no interest be charged to any of my Children upon the
amounts I have charged them with in this my will, but that each one shall pay the
amounts set forth in the different of this without any interest at all.
Item 14th. I hereby nominate and appoint Newton T. Johnson and my son William Bryan
Executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I, Seaborn C. Bryan, to this my will have signed,
This 31st day of July 1874.
/s/ S. C. Bryan
The foregoing four sheets of paper consisting of eight manuscript pages, with the
name of the testator written in the margin of each page, was by the testator signed,
published and declared in presence of each of the subscribing witnesses as his
last will and testament, thereby intending by said subscribing to revoke and annul
all others heretofore made by him. Done in presence of each of the subscribing
witnesses, on this the thirty first day of July One thousand eight hundred and
seventy four, in presence of the Testator himself and at his request in presence
of each other.
/s/ W. J. Reese
/s/ Davy Gammage
/s/ C. S. Johnson.
- Birth*: Seaborn was born on 2 Jul 1799 at GA.
- Marriage*: He married Nancy Underwood on 20 Oct 1829 at Knoxville, Crawford County, GA.
- Death*: Seaborn died on 17 Aug 1874 at Marshallville, Houston County, GA, at age 75.
- Burial*: His body was buried at Marshallville, Houston County, GA. Methodist Church cemetery.
Family:
Nancy Underwood
F, #109734, b. 11 November 1814, d. 14 March 1894
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Birth*: Nancy was born on 11 Nov 1814.
- Marriage*: She married Seaborn Carlton Bryan on 20 Oct 1829 at Knoxville, Crawford County, GA.
- Death*: Nancy died on 14 Mar 1894 at Marshallville, Houston County, GA, at age 79.
- Burial*: Her body was buried at Marshallville, Houston County, GA. Methodist Church cemetery.
Family:
John Wright Bryan
M, #109735, b. August 1858, d. 27 December 1924
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2012
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: John was born in Aug 1858.
- Marriage*: He married Nancy Eugenia Anderson on 15 Feb 1880.
- Residence*: He resided in 1908 at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA.
- Death*: John died on 27 Dec 1924 at age 66. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: William Bryan b. 15 Sep 1831, d. Jun 1877
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Family:
Viola Bryan
F, #109736, b. January 1856
Last Edited: 2 Sep 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Viola was born in Jan 1856.
- Marriage*: She married Lawrence A. Houser on 3 Dec 1873.
- Residence: She resided at Dawson, Terrell County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1908 at Perry, Houston County, GA.
- Death*: Viola died.
Parents:
Father: William Bryan b. 15 Sep 1831, d. Jun 1877
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Family:
Lawrence A. Houser b. c 1856
George Bryan
M, #109737, b. circa 1860
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: George was born circa 1860.
- Marriage*: He married Pauline Drake.
- Death*: George died at Bronwood, Terrell County, GA.
Parents:
Father: William Bryan b. 15 Sep 1831, d. Jun 1877
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Family:
Robert Bryan 'Bob'
M, #109738, b. circa 1862
Last Edited: 2 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Robert was born circa 1862.
- Marriage*: He married Esther Drake.
- Death*: Robert died.
Parents:
Father: William Bryan b. 15 Sep 1831, d. Jun 1877
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Family:
Moses Rountree Bryan
M, #109739, b. circa 1855, d. 3 October 1894
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Moses was born circa 1855.
- Marriage*: He married Sara Martin Caldwell on 17 Sep 1881.
- Death*: Moses died on 3 Oct 1894. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: William Bryan b. 15 Sep 1831, d. Jun 1877
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Mother: Hortensia E. Rountree b. Feb 1835, d. 7 Sep 1908
Family:
John Tillotson
M, #109740, b. 1777, d. 1840
Last Edited: 2 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: John was born in 1777.
- Marriage*: He married Delphia Yancey, daughter of Robert Yancey and ?? Holliday, on 26 Jan 1801.
- Death*: John died in 1840.
Family:
Delphia Yancey
F, #109741, b. 1781, d. after 1818
Last Edited: 9 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Delphia was born in 1781.
- Marriage*: She married John Tillotson on 26 Jan 1801.
- Death*: Delphia died after 1818.
Parents:
Family:
Robert Yancey
M, #109742, b. 1748, d. after 1818
Last Edited: 9 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Robert was born in 1748.
- Marriage*: He married ?? Holliday circa 1770.
- Death*: Robert died after 1818.
Parents:
Family:
?? Holliday
F, #109743, b. 1750, d. 1818
Last Edited: 2 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: ?? was born in 1750.
- Marriage*: She married Robert Yancey, son of Richard Yancey , Sr. and Mary Bolling, circa 1770.
- Death*: ?? died in 1818.
Family:
Richard Yancey , Sr.
M, #109744, b. circa 1714, d. 6 January 1780
Last Edited: 8 Sep 2012
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Richard was born circa 1714.
- Marriage*: He married Mary Bolling.
- Death*: Richard died on 6 Jan 1780 at Mecklenburg County, VA.
Parents:
Father: Lewis Davis Yancey b. 1689, d. circa 1784 - 1788
Mother: Mildred Winifred Cavanaugh or Kavanaugh b. c 1689
Mother: Mildred Winifred Cavanaugh or Kavanaugh b. c 1689
Family:
Mary Bolling
F, #109745, b. 1715, d. circa 3 June 1796
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2012
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Mary was born in 1715 at VA. Circa 1714/1716.
- Marriage*: She married Richard Yancey , Sr., son of Lewis Davis Yancey and Mildred Winifred Cavanaugh or Kavanaugh.
- Death*: Mary died circa 3 Jun 1796 at Mecklenburg County, VA.
Family:
Lewis Davis Yancey
M, #109746, b. 1689, d. circa 1784 - 1788
Gravestone of Lewis Yancey. Reads "Lewis Davis Yancey, 1689-1784, married 1710, Mildred W. Kavanaugh, parents of Elizabeth, Richard, Charles, Philip, John, Robert, Lewis, James. Picture Source: Ragan Pruitt.
Driveway ends up on the east side of Arlington. The turn around is there. Picture Source: Ragan Pruitt.
Last Edited: 22 Oct 2004
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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From picture, this house stands quite near the road for a country house, in a large grove of trees of different kinds. The yard takes in almost an acre and is at present [1937] fenced in with wire. To one side of the yard and just outside is the graveyard, enclosed by an iron fence. Here are buried all the Yanceys who have died since the first Lewis Davis Yancey.
The house itself is a brick structure of three stories, of somewhat square appearance. A rather long flight of steps leads up to the front door which is protected from the weather by a porch about the size of porches found on houses built at this time.
Inside, the high ceilings and large square rooms speak of the comfort which this family has always been accustomed. The graceful curving stairway leads to the second floor where there are bedrooms.
The house has been rented out for the last few years and has not been taken care of as meticulously as heretofore. The walls are in need of repair and repapering, a fact which gives the place an air of dilapidation which it really does no t deserve. The main structure of the house is solid as the day it was built.
The tract of land was part of a large grant, thought to have been about forty thousand acres*, given to Charles Kavanaugh* some time prior to 1710. In 1710 Lewis Davis came to this country, met Mildred Kavanaugh, fell in love with her and married her. As was the law in those days, her property became his. In that way this tract, which was given to his daughter by Charles Kavanaugh, came into the possession of the Yancey family. It has remained in the same family, being handed down from father to son ever since, until just recently when it had to be sold. It was bought by James P. Yancey who is the one who would have inherited it.
This house, like so many others in the South, was used during the War between the States as a temporary hospital but was not damaged in this use.
*DJY: Research would indicate that the original grant was more like 4,000 acres - and the name of Mildred Winifred Kavanaugh's father was Philemon Kavanaugh, not Charles.
From: "Descendants of Lewis Davis Yancey"
By Barbara Vaughn
1986
A large three-story brick house was built on the Yancey estate not far from the site of the log house about 1806. It too was called "Arlington". The log house burned sometime after the brick one was completed. It is thought the brick structure was built by Thomas Yancey, he having inherited the estate from his father, Charles Yancey. The contractor for the new house was Mr. J. Coons of Culpeper County. Laid in Flemish bond, the bricks were hand pressed and likely made from clay mined on Yancey land.
Locating "Arlington" through the book "Ancestors and Descendants of Capt. Layton Yancey" By Rebecca Yancey, my husband and I made a trip in 1983 to Virginia. Taking State Route #685 northwest out of Brandy Station and having driven about 3.5 miles a large red-brick house suddenly loomed through the trees. From Rebecca's description, I knew we had reached our destination. We turned into a long lane lined with maple trees and ahead, on a slight elevation, stood "Arlington", a stately house of Federal design. From the hipped roof rose three large chimneys. A Roman Revival Portico on the front gave shelter to a heavy paneled door with rectangular sidelights and transom.
"Arlington" is currently [1986] owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Levy and daughter, Liza. The Levy's are in the process of restoration. Changing hands only three times since Yancey ownership, the house retains most of its original elements. The eleven rooms remain as they were built, only their use has changed. The one time kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, English basement, are now used as a family room and recreational area. A modern kitchen, formal dining room, library and parlor occupy the main floor, each with its original mantle, wide pine floor boards and multi paned windows.
From the front central hall a two-flight stair case with walnut rail newel and balustrades leads to the top floor. A wide landing and hall link the bedrooms.
Under the side porch on the west side of the house is the entrance to what was once the kitchen, pantry and keeping rooms. As I stood in the cool of the kitchen door, I envisioned house slaves sitting in the shade of the porch churning cream or perhaps, dozing in the heat of the day. It was not until mid 1900 that the slave cabins beyond the springhouse were torn down.
Components for making concrete must have been plentiful on the plantation for it was used extensively as a building material.. All outside steps are built of concrete as are the raised troughs and floor in the stone spring house. Cold water once ran through the troughs to cool the jars of milk and crocks of perishable food.
The soil type of the Yancey land is "Culpeper Loam" which is suited to growing tobacco, corn, small grains and pastures. It is evident that Lewis Davis Yancey raised cattle for he furnished beef to feed soldiers of the Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.
"Arlington", like so many other large homes in the South, was used during the Civil War as a temporary hospital.
Beyond the house, farther down the lane, a high stone wall marks the family graveyard. Here, Lewis Davis Yancey and Mildred Winifred Kavanaugh Yancey are buried. His original stone is gone and a more modern one marks the grave. A square stone with the initial "W" denotes Winifred's grave. The tombstone of Lewis Davis and several other stones are made of concrete and appear to have been cast from the same mold. The inscriptions were transferred from the original tombstones to the present ones and in doing so, digits were transposed and not all dates are correct.
Inscribed on the tombstone of Lewis Davis Yancey is "1689-1784". The date of birth is manifestly wrong. The date "1698" best fits the family sequence of children. The marriage date "1710" is incorrect - that date is more likely to be the birth date of Mildred Winifred. Her last child James, was born in 1752. The death date of Mildred Winifred Yancey is unknown. However, in a document dated December 1797, Winifred Yancey, widow of Lewis Davis Yancey, relinquished land in Culpeper county to Charles Yancey. It can be assumed that Winifred Yancey, due to her advanced age, died soon after this legal transaction."
The grave of Lewis Davis Yancey was marked by the Sons of the American Revolution in a ceremony held on September 28 1985. - Birth*: Lewis was born in 1689.
- Marriage*: He married Mildred Winifred Cavanaugh or Kavanaugh in 1710.
- Death*: Lewis died circa 1784 - 1788 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, VA.
- Burial*: His body was buried at Culpeper, Culpeper County, VA. Yancey Family Cemetery on "Arlington " estate near Fredericksburg, VA.
Yancey Family Cemetery
Route 685, 13344 Arlington Farm View Lane ("The Arlington")
Culpeper, Virginia 22701.
Family:
Mildred Winifred Cavanaugh or Kavanaugh
F, #109747, b. circa 1689
Last Edited: 2 Oct 2004
- Biography*: Name Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418. Grave marker has "Kavanaugh".
- Birth*: Mildred was born circa 1689.
- Marriage*: She married Lewis Davis Yancey in 1710.
- Death*: Mildred died.
- Burial*: Her body was buried at VA. Yancey Family Cemetery on "Arlington " estate near Fredericksburg, VA..
Family:
Bertha Nell Herren
F, #109748, b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 November 1974
Last Edited: 19 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
BERTHA NELL HERREN (1916-1974) HUDGINS. Obituary:
HUDGINS -- Mrs. Bertha N. Hudgins, age 58, of 2035 Palace Dr., Smyrna, died Friday [1 Nov., 1974]. Funeral services will be at 11 a. m. Monday [4 Nov., 1974] in the Castellaw Concord Chapel. Rev. Claud Smithmier and Rev. Clayton Gilmer officiating. Interment, West View Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Henry H. Hair, Smyrna, Mrs. John W. Harrington, Jr., Forest Park, Mrs. Harold A. Head, Mableton, Mrs. Robert L. Hulsey, Smyrna, Mrs. Andrew Babiak; sons, Mr. J. Kent Hudgins, Smyrna, Mr. Robert C. Hudgins, Smyrna; five sisters, Mrs. Estelle Cox, Bainbridge; Mrs. Louise Williams, Waco; Mrs. Lottie Mae Wood, Smyrna; Mrs. Gladys Maner, Macon; Mrs. Evelyn Hoag, Smyrna; two brothers, Mr. Ray Herren, Tucker; Mr. Verlian Herren, Woodstock; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home after 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna; 770- 435-9036.
------------------------. - Birth*: Bertha was born on 7 May 1916.
- Marriage*: She married Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.', son of Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Sr. 'Clark' and Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis', circa 1932.
- Residence*: She resided in 1974 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA.
- Death*: Bertha died on 1 Nov 1974 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA, at age 58. Date Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried on 4 Nov 1974 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. West View Cemetery.
Place Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Family:
Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Children:
Evelyn Aletha Hudgins 'Aletha'+ b. 3 Jan 1933, d. 27 Aug 2002
Miriam Jane Hudgins+ b. 4 Jul 1934, d. 8 Sep 1992
Jeffry Kenton Hudgins , Sr. 'Kent'+ b. 15 Sep 1935, d. 27 Nov 1999
Robert Clark Hudgins 'Bobby'+ b. 2 Jul 1937, d. 11 Aug 2021
Nellie Carolyn Hudgins 'Carolyn'+ b. 22 Nov 1940, d. 8 Aug 1993
Priscilla Dianne Hudgins 'Dianne'+ b. 10 Mar 1943, d. 24 May 2000
Donna Sue Hudgins+ b. 30 Oct 1949, d. 16 Nov 1990
Miriam Jane Hudgins+ b. 4 Jul 1934, d. 8 Sep 1992
Jeffry Kenton Hudgins , Sr. 'Kent'+ b. 15 Sep 1935, d. 27 Nov 1999
Robert Clark Hudgins 'Bobby'+ b. 2 Jul 1937, d. 11 Aug 2021
Nellie Carolyn Hudgins 'Carolyn'+ b. 22 Nov 1940, d. 8 Aug 1993
Priscilla Dianne Hudgins 'Dianne'+ b. 10 Mar 1943, d. 24 May 2000
Donna Sue Hudgins+ b. 30 Oct 1949, d. 16 Nov 1990
William Jackson Hudgins 'Jack'
M, #109749, b. 23 June 1913, d. 29 May 1982
Last Edited: 16 Mar 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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Jack aided in WWII effort by working with the FBI in Washington, DC and he is entered on the WWII Memorial Registry at http://www.wwiimemorial.com. - Birth*: William was born on 23 Jun 1913 at Milledgeville, Baldwin County, GA.
- Residence*: He resided in 1968 at Washington, DC.
- Death*: William died on 29 May 1982 at Fort Washington Forrest, MD, at age 68. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Northwest Atlanta
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148693978/william-jackson-hudgins.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Sr. 'Clark' b. 26 Nov 1885, d. 2 Jan 1939
Mother: Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis' b. 20 Jan 1890, d. 3 Nov 1989
Mother: Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis' b. 20 Jan 1890, d. 3 Nov 1989
Andrew Wall Hudgins 'Corky'
M, #109751, b. 8 April 1929, d. 31 October 1998
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418 -
JANETTE BOURN, ANDREW HUDGINS
EXCHANGE NUPTIAL VOWS
At a ceremony taking place at Mt. Vernon Methodist Church April 26th, Miss Alice Janette Bourn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Bourn, of Smyrna, became the bride of S/Sgt. Andrew W. Hudgins, son of Mrs. J. C. Hudgins, Sr., 1584 Marietta Rd., and the late Mr. Hudgins.
The church was decorated with palms and tall floor baskets of white flowers. Branched candelabra held burning tapers. The bride entered on the arm of her father, by whom she was given in marriage.
Her gown of white bridal satin featured a full skirt joined to a fitted Basque. Long sleeves ended in points over the hands. Tiny covered buttons extended down the front of the Basque. Her veil of illusion fell from a coronet of white satin, trimmed with seed pearls.
She carried a white orchid on a Bible which was carried by the groom during nine months on the battlefront in Korea.
The bridesmaids, Mrs. Judy Richardson and Miss Mildred Beavers, wore gowns of Nile green and carried bouquets of pink carnations. The matron of honor, Mrs. Ragan Pruitt, sister of the groom, wore a gown of yellow and carried a bouquet of lavender flowers.
The groom chose for his best man, James O. Burdette, Jr. The ushers were Douglas Logan and Tim Haulbrook, Jr.
Ragan Pruitt rendered a program of piano selections before the ceremony and Mrs. Mamie Harrison sang "Because" and "I Love You Truly." The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. B. Garris.
The bride's mother chose for her daughter's wedding a pink model of salyna combined with lace, white accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The groom's mother wore a model of lavender Chantilly lace, lavender accessories, and wore a corsage of pink carnations.
After a wedding trip, Sgt. Hudgins will return to Ft. Jackson for reassignment and the bride will remain at home with her parents. Sgt. Hudgins has just returned from a tour of duty in Korea.
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Note, Source: Ragan Pruitt -
HUDGINS
Mr. Andrew "Corky" Hudgins, age 69 of Marietta, died October 31, 1998. The services will be at Castellaw Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, November 1, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Reverend Lee Delbridge will be officiating the service. Mr. Hudgins is survived by one son, Michael Hudgins of Smyrna, one daughter, Vicki Cooley of Marietta, one sister, Nell Pruitt of Lilburn, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Smyrna Christian Church, Veteran of the Korean War, and an avid license plate collector. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Smyrna Christian Church Building fund, 910 Concord Rd., Smyrna, GA. 30080. Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, in charge of arrangements. 770-435-9038. - Birth*: Andrew was born on 8 Apr 1929 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Marriage*: He married Alice Janette Bourn 'Janette', daughter of Otis Allen Bourn and Tommie Cook, on 26 Apr 1952 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence*: He resided in 1968 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA.
- Death*: Andrew died on 31 Oct 1998 at Marietta, Cobb County, GA, at age 69. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: His body was buried on 1 Nov 1998 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery, Northwest Atlanta.
Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Sr. 'Clark' b. 26 Nov 1885, d. 2 Jan 1939
Mother: Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis' b. 20 Jan 1890, d. 3 Nov 1989
Mother: Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis' b. 20 Jan 1890, d. 3 Nov 1989
Family:
Alice Janette Bourn 'Janette' b. 18 May 1932, d. 5 Apr 1979
Alice Janette Bourn 'Janette'
F, #109752, b. 18 May 1932, d. 5 April 1979
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Alice was born on 18 May 1932 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Marriage*: She married Andrew Wall Hudgins 'Corky', son of Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Sr. 'Clark' and Louise Otis Wall 'Lucy or Otis', on 26 Apr 1952 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Death*: Alice died on 5 Apr 1979 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA, at age 46. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery, Northwest Atlanta.
Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Family:
Andrew Wall Hudgins 'Corky' b. 8 Apr 1929, d. 31 Oct 1998
Otis Allen Bourn
M, #109753
Last Edited: 4 Aug 2004
- Birth*: Otis was born.
- Marriage*: He married Tommie Cook.
- Death*: Otis died.
Family:
Tommie Cook
F, #109754
Last Edited: 4 Aug 2004
- Birth*: Tommie was born.
- Marriage*: She married Otis Allen Bourn.
- Death*: Tommie died.
Family:
Evelyn Aletha Hudgins 'Aletha'
F, #109755, b. 3 January 1933, d. 27 August 2002
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Evelyn was born on 3 Jan 1933 at Cobb County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1968 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA.
- Death*: Evelyn died on 27 Aug 2002 at age 69.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Miriam Jane Hudgins
F, #109761, b. 4 July 1934, d. 8 September 1992
Last Edited: 19 Aug 2004
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Miriam was born on 4 Jul 1934 at Cobb County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1968 at Forest Park, GA.
- Death*: Miriam died on 8 Sep 1992 at age 58.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Family:
Child:
William Brian Harrington 'Brian' b. 1957, d. 2015
William Brian Harrington 'Brian'
M, #109765, b. 1957, d. 2015
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: William was born in 1957 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Death*: He died in 2015.
Parents:
Mother: Miriam Jane Hudgins b. 4 Jul 1934, d. 8 Sep 1992
Jeffry Kenton Hudgins , Sr. 'Kent'
M, #109766, b. 15 September 1935, d. 27 November 1999
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Jeffry was born on 15 Sep 1935 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence*: He resided in 1968 at Mableton, GA.
- Death*: Jeffry died on 27 Nov 1999 at age 64.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Robert Clark Hudgins 'Bobby'
M, #109770, b. 2 July 1937, d. 11 August 2021
Last Edited: 16 Mar 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
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Obituary:
Robert C. "Bobby" Hudgins, age 84 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born July 2, 1937,
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Jeffrey C. and Bertha Hudgins, and six siblings Aletha Hair, Miriam Harrington, Kent Hudgins, Carolyn Head, Diane Hudgins, and Donna Babiak.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dale, his children, Holli Hudgins Lange (Bryan), Jill Hudgins Cope (Billy), grandchildren Connor Jeremy Lange and Jacob Robert Lange, and many nieces and nephews.
Bobby retired from management at AT&T after 34 years of loyal service in circuit engineering. His biggest passions in life have always been his steadfast faith in Jesus and his family. He was an avid camper, fisherman, woodcraftsman, and trombone/baritone player. He loved playing the ukulele and harmonizing on the oldies with his wife, Dale, and adored being a Papa to his two grandsons.
A dedicated member of Smyrna First Baptist Church, Bobby served faithfully as a deacon for decades. His warm personality, quick-witted sense of humor, steadfastness and exemplary life are a few reasons he is beloved by family and friends.
A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive, Atlanta. Carmichael Funeral Homes in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. - Birth*: Robert was born on 2 Jul 1937 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence: He resided in 1968 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA.
- Death*: He died on 11 Aug 2021 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA, at age 84.
- Burial*: His body was buried at Atlanta, GA. Westview Cemetery.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230786838/robert-c-hudgins.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Nellie Carolyn Hudgins 'Carolyn'
F, #109774, b. 22 November 1940, d. 8 August 1993
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Nellie was born on 22 Nov 1940 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1968 at Mableton, GA.
- Death*: Nellie died on 8 Aug 1993 at age 52.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Priscilla Dianne Hudgins 'Dianne'
F, #109781, b. 10 March 1943, d. 24 May 2000
Last Edited: 28 Jul 2023
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Priscilla was born on 10 Mar 1943 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1968 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL.
- Death*: Priscilla died on 24 May 2000 at age 57.
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Donna Sue Hudgins
F, #109785, b. 30 October 1949, d. 16 November 1990
Last Edited: 7 Oct 2005
- Biography*: Name & Parents Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418.
- Birth*: Donna was born on 30 Oct 1949 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA.
- Residence*: She resided in 1968 at Smyrna, Cobb County, GA.
- Death*: Donna died on 16 Nov 1990 at Marietta, Cobb County, GA, at age 41. Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
- Burial*: Her body was buried in 1991 at Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. West View Cemetery.
Date & Place Sources: Ragan Pruitt, Indiv.#39418..
Parents:
Father: Jeffrey Clark Hudgins , Jr. 'Clark Jr.' b. 26 Jun 1911, d. 22 Jul 1968
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974
Mother: Bertha Nell Herren b. 7 May 1916, d. 1 Nov 1974