Notes for Hershel Delbert BEVERSWorld War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record
Name: Samuel Spencer Beavers
City: Not Stated
County: Yoakum
State: Texas
BirthPlace: Texas;United States of America
Birth Date: Jan 27 1890
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1983876
DraftBoard: 0
1930 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Samuel S Bevers
Home in 1930: Precinct 4, Garza, Texas
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
BirthPlace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouses's Name: Dezzie
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel S Bevers 40
Dezzie Bevers 33
Spencer Bevers 13
Albert Bevers 9
Herbert Deal Bevers 6
Herchell Bevers 5
Sara Evglen Bevers 2
Notes for Benjamin Perry HAGOODBenjamin Perry Hagood
Birth: Jul. 9, 1869 Arkansas, USA
Death: May 19, 1949 Post, Garza County, Texas, USA
Benjamin P Hagood parents were Zachary Taylor Hagood & Sara Audi Chesser. Siblings were: William, Mattie, Francis, Sallie, Nettie, Charles, Willis, Rebecca & Minnie Hagood. He married Francis Eldora Harris 12/29/1895. Their children were: Silas B, Gertude, Pearl, Ruth, Rowdy, Gorman, Grace, Hugh, & Etta Mae Hagood
Son Hugh is also buried in this cemetery
Burial: Afton Cemetery, Dickens County, Texas, USA
Record added: Oct 8 2007
By: Diane Reich
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas; Roll: T623 1674; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 118.
1900 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Benjamin S Hagood
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
BirthPlace: Texas
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouses's Name: Fannie
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin S Hagood 30
Fannie Hagood 27 had 2 children 2 living
Silas L Hagood 3
Gertrude Hagood 1
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T624_1565; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 7.
1910 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Gorman Haygood
Age in 1910: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
BirthPlace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Benjamin P
Father's Birth Place: Texas
Mother's Name: Francis L
Mother's Birth Place: Texas
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 1, Hopkins, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin P Haygood 40
Francis L Haygood 38 had 7 childern 5 living
Silas B Haygood 13
Josie K Haygood 11
Pearl Haygood 9
Gorman Haygood 4
Grace Haygood 11/12
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 749.
1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Benjamin P Haygood
[Benjamin B Haygood]
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas
Age: 50 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
BirthPlace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouses's Name: Frances E
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 749
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin P Haygood 50
Frances E Haygood 48
Gertrude J Haygood 20
Gorman Haygood 13
Grace Haygood 11
Hugh W Haygood 7
Etta M Haygood 5
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Post, Garza, Texas; Roll: 2336; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 25.0.
1930 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Benjamin P Hagood
Home in 1930: Post, Garza, Texas
Age: 61
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
BirthPlace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouses's Name: Fannie E
Race: White
Parents' Birthplace: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin P Hagood 61
Fannie E Hagood 59
Etta Mae Hagood 16
Notes for Francis Eldora HARRIS1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Frances E Haygood
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 2, Cass, Texas
Age: 48 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
BirthPlace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouses's Name: Benjamin P
Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 749
Household Members: Name Age
Benjamin P Haygood 50
Frances E Haygood 48
Gertrude J Haygood 20
Gorman Haygood 13
Grace Haygood 11
Hugh W Haygood 7
Etta M Haygood 5
Notes for Lucie HOHNCame to the US in 1889
Notes for Jack KITTSWorld War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Leonard Kitts
County: Morris
State: New Jersey
Birthplace: New York;United States of America
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1896
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1712359
DraftBoard: 3
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Leonard Kitts
Home in 1900: Oswego Ward 6, Oswego, New York
Age: 4
Birth Date: Jan 1896
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Nephew
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Single
Household Members: Name Age
Willard A Kitts 62
Loretta M Kitts 60
Charles A Kitts 38
Williard A Kitts 33
Harriet W Kitts 38
Augusta B Kitts 31
Francis W Kitts 12
Williard A Kitts 6
Leonard Kitts 4
Gertrude Courtright 24
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Leonard Kitts
Age in 1910: 14
Estimated birth year: abt 1896
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's name: Willard A Kitts
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's name: Augusa R Kitts
Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1910: Oswego Ward 6, Oswego, New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Mcgown Jr. 45
Eliza A Sheridan 45
Frank T Sheridan 15
Willard A Kitts Jr. 44
Augusa R Kitts 43
Wildlard A Kitts 3rd. 16
Leonard Kitts 14
Hazel M Kitts 7
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Isaac L Kitts
Home in 1920: Fort Myer, Alexandria, Virginia
Age: 23
Estimated birth year: abt 1897
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Marian R Kitts
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Isaac L Kitts 23
Marian R Kitts 21
Lucy Rives 52
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Leonard W Kitts
Home in 1930: Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma
Age: 9
Estimated birth year: abt 1921
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Isaac L Kitts
Mother's name: Marian R Kitts
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Isaac L Kitts 34
Marian R Kitts 32
Leonard W Kitts 9
Alfred K Kitts 4 11/12
Annie M Williams 25
Notes for Dovie Ella MCILVAINSocial Security Death Index
Name: Dovie Ella Leonard
SSN: 461-34-2473
Last Residence: 76049 Granbury, Hood, Texas
Born: 30 Sep 1927
Died: 22 Apr 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)
Dovie Ella Leonard
Birth: 1927
Death: Apr. 22, 2010 Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA
Dovie Ella Leonard passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Granbury.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Martin's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Survivors: Two sons.
Published in Star-Telegram on April 23, 2010
Burial: Holly Hills Memorial Park, Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA
Created by: Tim Hawkins
Record added: Apr 23, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 51514922
Notes for Royce Stanley STINNETTSocial Security Death Index
Name: Royce S. Stinnett
SSN: 457-78-9057
Last Residence: 95966 Oroville, Butte, California
Born: 25 Jan 1949
Died: 28 Jan 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (1963)
Notes for Jackie Dale COUEYPosted 08/01/2005
MICHAEL SEXTON
FITTSTOWN Services for Michael Anthony Sexton, 6, Fittstown, are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home.
The child died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born Jan. 27, 1999, at Ada to Anthony Edward Tony and Tawana Kaye Phares Sexton. He lived in this area all his life and attended school at Glenwood.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Tony and Cheryl Sexton, of the home; two sisters, Kacey Danielle Sexton and Ashleigh Rene Sexton, of the home; grandparents, Ron and Ruth Sexton, Fittstown, Jack and Roylene Couey, Ada; grandfather, Dan Phares, Stonewall; great-grandmothers, Dena Sims, Ahloso, and Helen Phares, Coalgate; great-grandfather, Richard Sexton, Fittstown; an uncle, Warren Sexton, Las Vegas, Nev.; two aunts, Amanda Sexton, Ada, and Nicole Hargus, Stonewall.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tawana Kay Sexton, and sister, Shania Maria Sexton, on May 31, 2001.
Bearers will be Gary Darby, Matt Jennings, Steve Skokos, and Kent Pharr.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
Notes for LeCroy Edwin KINGSource Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Winslow, Navajo, Arizona Territory; Roll: T623 46; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 41.
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Leeroy E King
Home in 1900: Winslow, Navajo, Arizona Territory
Age: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Missouri
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Alice
Race: White
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Leeroy E King 36 Feb 1864
Alice King 39 March 1861 ( 0 Children )
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Leonix E King
[Lecroix E King]
Age in 1910: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Spouse's name: Alice
Home in 1910: Douglas City, Cochise, Arizona
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Leonix E King 45
Alice King 48
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lecroix E King
[Lecrone E King]
Home in 1920: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona
Age: 54 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Alice
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 1100
Household Members: Name Age
Lecroix E King 54
Alice King 59
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Deroy C King
Home in 1930: Monrovia, Los Angeles, California
Age: 65
Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Alice
Race: White
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Deroy C King 65
Alice King 68
Notes for Robert Ledru KING1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert L King
Home in 1900: Kamas, Summit, Utah
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Missouri
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Ruth D
Race: White
Occupation: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Robert L King 32
Ruth D King 24 [ Had 2 children with 2 living ]
Virgil A King 3
Ona King 1
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert L King
Age in 1910: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Spouse's Name: Ruth D
Home in 1910: Kamas, Summit, Utah
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Robert L King 43
Ruth D King 38
Virgil A King 13
Ona King 11
Fay King 9
Allie King 7
Emma King 5
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert L King
Home in 1920: Kamas, Summit, Utah
Age: 51 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ruth E
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 646
Household Members: Name Age
Robert L King 51
Ruth E King 47
Onie King 21
Fay King 19
Allie King 17
Emma King 15
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert L King
Home in 1930: Kamas, Summit, Utah
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ruth D
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Robert L King 63
Ruth D King 58 Wife
Ralph King 9 Grand-Son
Notes for Charles William KING1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William King
Home in 1900: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Age: 28
Birth Date: Nov 1871
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Layfayette
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Name: Maria J
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Grand River Township, Livingston, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
Layfayette King 65
Maria J King 58
William King 28
Nellie C King 17
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Krug
[Charles W King]
Age in 1910: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Spouse's Name: Mary J
Home in 1910: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Charles W Krug 39
Mary J Krug 35
Florence L Krug 1
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: C William Kiang
[C Willian King]
Home in 1920: Hurricane, Carroll, Missouri
Age: 49 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: M Jane
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 333
Household Members: Name Age
C William Kiang 49
M Jane Kiang 45
F Lee Kiang 10
C William Kiang 6
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W King
Home in 1930: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary J
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Charles W King 59
Mary J King 55
Florence L King 21
Charles W King 16
Notes for Minnie May KINGMissouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Name: Miss Minnie May King
Marriage Date: 21 May 1895
Marriage Location: Julton, Callaway, Missouri
Marriage County: Callaway
Spouse Name: Jeremiah Diggs
Notes for Mary Jane BEDELL1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Manny J Bedell
Home in 1900: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Age: 25
Birth Date: Aug 1874
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter
Father's Name: Alfred H
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Sanepta
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Grand River Township, Livingston, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred H Bedell 66
Sanepta Bedell 58
Eldridge A Bedell 34
Manny J Bedell 25
Addie F Bedell 21
Jarvis W Bowdeve 62
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Krug
[Mary J King]
Age in 1910: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Missouri
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Spouse's Name: Charles W
Home in 1910: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Charles W Krug 39
Mary J Krug 35
Florence L Krug 1
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: M Jane Kiang
[M Jane King]
Home in 1920: Hurricane, Carroll, Missouri
Age: 45 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: C William
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 333
Household Members: Name Age
C William Kiang 49
M Jane Kiang 45
F Lee Kiang 10
C William Kiang 6
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J King
Home in 1930: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Charles W
Household Members: Name Age
Charles W King 59
Mary J King 55
Florence L King 21
Charles W King 16
Notes for Ruth Devalla BURBIDGE
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Jesse R. Burbidge
Home in 1880: Peoa, Summit, Utah
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Catherine
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: England
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Jesse R. Burbidge 36
Catherine Burbidge 20
Ruth Burbidge 7
Jesse E. Burbidge 6
Ward P. Burbidge 4
Mary A. Burbidge 2
Emma V. Burbidge 8M
Notes for Alice KING1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Allice King
Home in 1880: Grand River, Livingston, Missouri
Age: 18
Estimated birth year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Missouri
Relation to head-of-household: Niece
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's birthplace: Missouri
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Lafayett King 45
Leroy King 15
Robert King 13
Willie King 10
Marion King 7
Allice King 18 Niece
Emma King 7
Notes for Joel JOHNSJoel Johns served 7 years in the American Revolution under George Washington as chaplain among soldiers of his faith. (From the book, "Ante-bellum Homes of Lunenburg" by Evelyn H. Arvin, page 22-23.)
The Rev. Joel Johns was a Baptist minister in Lunenburg County, VA. He performed 70 marriages between 1801 and 1829 ( Lunenburg County Marriages 1750-1829 by Vogt and Kethley).
From the Tussekiah Baptist Church History:
"In August, 1800, Joel Johns presented a letter of dismission from Mountain Creek Church (in Prince Edward Co., VA) for himself and wife and they were received into the fellowship of Tussekiah.
On the 20th of December, 1800, Brother Johns was regularly ordained to the work of the ministry, Elder James Shelburne and Elder Abner W. Watkins officiating. He rendered valuable assistance to the pastor in conducting
meetings of the church and preached to neighboring churches with much acceptance."
Submitted by Ann Crymes, a member of Tussekiah Baptist Church, and the wife of a descendant of the Rev. Joel Johns.
Joel Johns died at Aspin Hall, his home in Lunenburg Co., Virginia about 1837.
From The Virginia Historical Inventory:
Aspen Hall or DeLeans Tavern
Location: 11.6 miles north of Victoria, Virginia on RT 49, thence 4 miles southwest of RT 49 or RT 626 on west side of RT 626
Date : about 1700
Owners:
Count DeLeau, about 1700. Records of Count DeLeau's ownership were made
in Prince George County, as Lunenburg at that time was embraced in that
county. Early court records were destroyed.
______ Stokes, given name unknown 17_
Joel Johns, before 1776
Joel Johns, 1837
Frances O. Johns, 1892
Mrs. Emma Johns Kauffman, 1927
Mrs. Mary Johns Dickenson, 1927
O. McGhinnes 1928
Description: The large lawn, fronting the highway, has a long walk leading to the house, hedged on each side by small boxwoods, which were planted in recent years. One large old Aspen tree still stands in the side yard. In the yard there are large Osage Orange trees, an Elm, and a very large Oak. Near the house is a Crepe Myrtle, which reached above the eaves of the tall house. The porch is a two story porch with a gabled roof supported by large, square columns. This was rebuilt several years ago, as a reproduction of the original porch. The quaint old house is in good condition. The beaded weather boarding, made of the heart of pine, seems fully able to withstand the storms of more centuries. The windows, which are rather small, were built high from the ground as a safe guard against Indian attacks, it is said. The large front door, of four panels seems unusually strong. Additions were made to the house prior to the Revolutionary War, and again by the fourth owner who inherited it in 1837. There are now eleven large rooms and three halls. Few changes have been made in the original house which was built as a tavern, for Count DeLeau, about 1700. This consists of seven large rooms and two halls. On each side of the large, square reception hall is a room. A walled in staircase leads from the hall, to a hall above, on which there are two rooms. One of these rooms opens on the second floor of the porch. From the hall on the second floor, a closed staircase leads to a very large room on the third floor. Their are two rooms in the basement which were probably used as a kitchen and dining room. The fireplaces are rather large. The mantels, windows and door facings are beautifully carved, the window facings being held together by wooden pegs. Most of the doors are of six panel, on two of which there are H and L hinges, and on some there are large iron locks. All of the walls are plastered. In three of the rooms there is wainscoting three feet high, with chair rail above.
Historical Significance: The first owner of the home was Count DeLeau, a Huguenot, who came over in 1699, seeking religious freedom. The house was built soon after his arrival, as a tavern, which seemed a very suitable location, as it was situated on the then famous King's Highway, which at that time was the only main road connecting that part of the state with North Carolina. The Count, it is said, had acres in vineyards, and wine kegs built in his cellar. He would stop passers-by, saying, "Come in, and have ye bitters." he lived to be a very old man, and his his old age, sold the tavern and plantation to a Mr. Stokes, and returned to France. Mr Stokes owed Joel Johns ten thousand dollars, and Mr Johns agreed to accept this property for the debt. Joel Johns, born at Mountain Hall, in Nottaway County, was very wealthy and an extensive landowner. Some of his land was acquired by grant, and he bought other large plantations, until he owned 23,000 acres, extending from Nottoway to the Meherrin River. It was he who planted the Aspen trees, from which the home took its name. He was a Chaplain in George Washington's Army and was imprisoned seven times for preaching the gospel contrary to the doctrine of the Church of England. With his own money, he built the first Baptist Church in the county, and he presented it to the people. Joel Johns also owned a large iron foundry, in which his slaves made plows and irons for all the surrounding country. When the War Between the States broke out, two of his sons, Branch Taylor Johns and William Creath Johns were students at Richmond College. They returned home at once and enlisted in the Lunenburg Calvary. During the first months of the war, General J.E.B. Stuart saw the young men shooting at a target as they made their horses jump a high fence. Admiring their skill, he sent for Mr. Branch Taylor Johns and made him his private courier during the four years of war. later he presented him with a fine sword, bearing the inscription, "To Branch Taylor Johns, for gallant bravery at all times, from General J.E.B. Stuart." The next owner of the home was Miss Frances Osborn Johns, who inherited the plantation from her father, Joel Johns. She dies in 1927, at the age of 92 years. Two of her nieces, Mrs. Emma Johns Kauffman and Mrs. Mary Johns Dickerson then inherited the property and the following year sold it to O. McGhinnis, the present owner.
Many distinguished guests have enjoyed the hospitality of Aspen Hall, among who may be mentioned; Patrick Henry, John Randolph, General Beauregard, General Fitzhugh Lee and General Rooney Lee, who with all his soldiers, camped in the yard. He slept in his tent, saying "I shall sleep like my soldiers."
Informants: Mrs. William D. Dickinson, Burkeville Va., great
granddaughter of Joel Johns. Mrs Belford Kellam, 1248 Wealthy Avenue,
Grand rapids, Michigan, great granddaughter of Joel Johns
Joel Johns was a Baptist Elder of some reknown, written of in the "Lives of Virginia Baptist Ministers," by George B. Taylor, 1912. This work reports that he was born Amelia Co. in 1753, a descendant of his ancestor Joel John Johns born in 1669 in Wales. He was born at his father's home, Mountain Hall. Elder Joel Johns, as the people of the day called him, professed religion and became such a zealous member of the Baptist Church that the spirit impelled him to seek ordination in spite of the troubles which the Established church put in the way of any dissenter. He obeyed his calling so fearlessly that he suffered twice imprisonment in the Chesterfield jail. After the Declaration of Independence, Joel enlisted seven times in the Revolutionary Army, serving seven years in service of his fellow soldiers under General Washington and acting as chaplain among the soldiers. After the surrender of Yorktown, he returned home and devoted himself to preaching the gospel and farming. He was so successful at both occupations that at his death he owned all the land along King's Road in Lunenburg County fro the Nottoway to the Meherrin River. He so burned the ideals of the baptist church into those around him that the once large and powerful Episcopal Church, which was the dominant church dwindled down to almost nothing.
Joel Johns served 7 years in the American Revolution under George Washington as chaplain among soldiers of his faith. (From the book, "Ante-bellum Homes of Lunenburg" by Evelyn H. Arvin, page 22-23.)
The Rev. Joel Johns was a Baptist minister in Lunenburg County, VA. He performed 70 marriages between 1801 and 1829 ( Lunenburg County Marriages 1750-1829 by Vogt and Kethley).
From the Tussekiah Baptist Church History:
"In August, 1800, Joel Johns presented a letter of dismission from Mountain Creek Church (in Prince Edward Co., VA) for himself and wife and they were received into the fellowship of Tussekiah.
On the 20th of December, 1800, Brother Johns was regularly ordained to the work of the ministry, Elder James Shelburne and Elder Abner W. Watkins officiating. He rendered valuable assistance to the pastor in conducting
meetings of the church and preached to neighboring churches with much acceptance."
Submitted by Ann Crymes, a member of Tussekiah Baptist Church, and the wife of a descendant of the Rev. Joel Johns.
Notes for James Virgil NELMSWorld War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: James Virgil Nelms
City: Not Stated
County: Anderson
State: Texas
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1878
Race: White
Roll: 1927190
DraftBoard: 0
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: J M Nelms
Age in 1910: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Georgia
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Spouse's name: Jennie
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 1, Anderson, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
J M Nelms 32
Jennie Nelms 27
Paxton Nelms 8
Willie Nelms 7
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Jim Nelms
Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 2, Anderson, Texas
Age: 43 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Jinnie
Father's Birth Place: South Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 416
Household Members: Name Age
Jim Nelms 43
Jinnie Nelms 37
Paxton Nelms 18
Willard Nelms 17
Daisy Nelms 8
Arsen Nelms 6
Clarence Nelms 4
Lorene Nelms 2
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James Nelms
Home in 1930: Precinct 2, Anderson, Texas
Age: 53
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Jennie
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
James Nelms 53
Jennie Nelms 47
Louise Nelms 14
Louine Nelms 12
Alfred Nelms 10
Notes for Theresa Eunice CHAPMANWEAVER ERNEST CALVIN 1-16-1938 m JOHNSON THERESA CHAPMAN E. M. WEAVER
WEAVER INDIA SUE 10-09-1945 f TARRANT THERESA EUNICE CHAPMAN ERNEST MANLEY WEAVER
Weaver Theresa Eunice 02-03-1981 TARRANT F
Weaver Ernest Manley 01-04-1968 TARRANT M SINGLE
THERESA WEAVER
SSN 458-52-8523 Residence: 76116 Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX
Born 5 Jul 1907 Last Benefit:
Died Feb 1981 Issued: TX (1951)
ERNEST WEAVER Request Information
SSN 463-01-6565 Residence:
Born 14 May 1906 Last Benefit:
Died Jan 1968 Issued: TX (Before 1951)
Notes for Benjamin Franklin BULLARDWorld War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Benjamin Franklin Bullard
City: Fort Worth
County: Tarrant
State: Texas
Birthplace: Texas;United States of America
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1890
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1953358
DraftBoard: 1
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Bullard
Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 4, Bosque, Texas
Age: 9
Birth Date: Jun 1890
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's name: W Bullard
Father's Birthplace: Arkansas
Mother's name: B Bullard
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Marital Status: Single
Household Members: Name Age
W Bullard 29
B Bullard 20
Frank Bullard 9
Olla Bullard 4
Jessee Bullard 2
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Boy Frank Ballard ( Benj )
Age in 1910: 20
Estimated birth year: 1890
Birthplace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Home in 1910: Fort Worth Ward 12, Tarrant, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
B F Ballard 62
M J Ballard 62
W F Ballard 39
Ella Ballard 35
John Ballard 12
Clara Ballard 15
Boy Frank Ballard 20
Olie Jane Bullard 14
Jessie Idell Bullard 12
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Bullard
Home in 1920: Oklahoma City Ward 4, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Age: 29
Estimated birth year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Myrtle Bullard
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's Birth Place: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Bullard 29
Myrtle Bullard 25
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Bullard
Home in 1930: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Age: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1890
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Wylie Bullard
Mother's name: Emma Bullard
Spouse's name: Myrtle Bullard
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Wylie Bullard 59
Emma Bullard 45
Frank Bullard 40
Myrtle Bullard 35
Julia F Bullard 8
Frank Bullard
Birth: unknown
Death: unknown
Note: No dates; shared stone wtih Myrtle and Emma Bullard
Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Section 31 Sam Houston Lawn
Created by: MichelleW
Record added: Jan 19, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 24047186
Notes for Hettie ?1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Hettie Mock
Home in 1880: Chariton, Schuyler, Missouri
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's Name: Andrew J.
Father's birthplace: Maryland
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Andrew J. Mock 40
Hettie Mock 38
Clarence Mock 8
Katie Mock 7
Leroy Mock 4
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