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New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery
COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL FACTS in RED BY WILLIAM LATHAM JR
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Mary D. Dolly “Smith” Shaffer – wife of John M. Shaffer
Born Oct. 15, 1805 in S.C. – Died Sept. 6, 1846 in Oktibbeha Co., Miss.
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Louise “Holland” Ferguson – wife of Abraham Ferguson
Born abt. 1815 in Alabama, - Died after 1880 in Webster Co., Miss.
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Sarah E. Alice “Ferguson” Shaffer – wife of Albert L. Shaffer
Born abt. 1839 in Choctaw Co., Miss. – Died before 1880 in Sumner Co., Miss.
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Nancy Jane “Eustace” Latham – wife of James Lewis Latham
Born Jan. 9, 1812 in S. C. – Died after 1870 in Choctaw Co., Miss.
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AVENT, William Henry, B. Oct 1, 1869, D. Sept 21, 1873, s/o W. J. & Sarah E. AVENT
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BARTON, Infants, twins of a. d. & N. E. BARTON, no dates
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BARTON, Thaddeus F., B. Nov 12, 1882, D. Sept 29, 1884, s/o A. D. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, Mary, B. Jul 7, 1888, D. Jul 1890, d/o A. D. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, Infant, no dates, s/o A. D. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, D. C. B. Dec 25, 1894, D. Dec 24, 1896, s/o A. d. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, Philip G., B. Nov 15, 1897, D. Nov 1899, s/o A. D. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, Infant, no dates, s/o A. D. & N. E. BARTON
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BARTON, N. E. B. Dec 15, 1866, D. Jun 22, 1903, w/o A. D. BARTON
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BARTON, Salmon, 1921, only date given
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BARTON, Albert D., B. 1861, D. 1933
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BRANNON, Ruth HOLLAND, B. Mar 10, 1876, D. Jun 26, 1943
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CONELY, W.W., son of John & Mary Conely, Dec 13 1880, July 18 1900 aged 9 yrs
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Conely, Mary Starnes, Dec 10 1844, Dec 2 1897 wife of John W. Conely
Mary Williams Starnes was the daughter of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes. Mary was first married to Y. F. Risenhoover, had two daughter’s by him; Levia & Nancy Nettie Risenhoover! Married second to John William Conley Nov. 27, 1877 in Webster Co., Miss., and they had five children submitted by william latham jr
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Conely, John W., Dec 5 1842, March 18 1907 aged 64 yrs
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CURREY, Charlie, B. Aug 5, 1899, D. Sept 15, 1900, s/o Joe & Dezerrll CURREY
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CURRY, Bob, B. Sept 22, 1871, D. Oct 18, 1873
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CURRY, Margurett, B. Jan 1, 1852, D. Dec 12, 1928
CURRY, James Ruben, B. May 14, 1847, D. Mar 18, 1936
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CURRY, Infant, B. Aug 2, 1870, D. Aug 4, 1870, d/o J. R. & M. E. CURRY
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CURRY, Nancy A., B. Feb 14, 1878, D. Oct 18, 1880
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CURRY, William Marion, B. Jan 4, 1821, D. Aug 18, 1889
CURRY, Jane E. KING, B. Aug 10, 1837, D. Jun 11, 1894========================================================================================
ESSARY, Jim M., Jr., B. Mar 23, 1928, D. Mar 23, 1928, s/o Jim M. & Velma ESORY
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ESSARY, JAMES M., Jan 3 1900, Feb 28 1983
ESSARY, VELMA MCBRIDE, Dec 17 1907, Sept 30 1998
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Faulkner, Betty Joan Hill, July 4 1942, July 31 2005
Betty Joan “Joann” Hill was the daughter of John Russell & Lillie Mae {Latham} Hill, she was the Granddaughter of James Edward & Maggie DeLorie {Shaffer} Latham
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FERGUSON, Abraham, B. May 7 1808, D. Oct 6, 1871, h/o of Louise HOLLAND
CO E 20 REGT CONF CAV 2D LIEUT CO G 18 MISS CAV CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY PAROLED AT GRENADA MS
Abraham Ferguson was born May 7, 1808 in Chester Co., South Carolina, the son of Francis & Hannah (Lewis) Ferguson. Abraham’s parent’s later settled in Greene Co., Alabama. He died Oct. 6, 1871 in Choctaw Co., Miss., and was buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss.! He married Louise Holland abt. 1832 in Pickens Co., Alabama. Louise was the dau. of Absalom & Elizabeth (Douglas) Holland. Louise’s Grandfather was Charles Holland the rev. war soldier! Her parent’s, and Grandfather were all buried at New Hope Church! Abraham & Louise had 10 children; Lewis Abraham Ferguson born Oct. 13, 1833- died Dec. 3, 1906. Absalom Holland Ferguson was born Nov. 4, 1837, Sarah E. Alice Ferguson born abt. 1839, married Albert L. Shaffer. Albert was also buried at New Hope! Mary L. Ferguson was born abt. 1841, James Franklin Ferguson was born June 11, 1844 – died Apr. 22, 1926. Martha A. E. Ferguson was born Dec. 7, 1846, and died Oct. 22, 1921, she married Allen Parks Bland. David Ferguson was born abt. 1848, Louisa Adaline Ferguson was born Oct. 22, 1849, died Mar. 1, 1933, she married William Henry Howe. Amanda M. E. Ferguson born July 1852, married John Rufus Hamilton. William C. Ferguson born abt. 1856, no other info. known about Wm.! Several of Abraham’s descendant’s and ancestor’s have lived in South Carolina, Alabama, and Miss.! And some still have family in Webster Co., Miss.
submitted by William Latham JR, GGG Grandson of Abraham Ferguson
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FONDREN, Tommie, B. Jan 6, 1906, D. Jan 31, 1910
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Gammill, Robert CA 1788 in SC March 23 1865
Robert Gammill was the husband of Margaret E. “Peggy” Holland, the daughter of Charles & Sarah {Hughes} Holland. Robert and Margaret had 12 children
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Gammill, Ivy Wesley, (in memory of) March 16 1818, Oct 28 1831,
3 wives Eliza Harris, Nancy Cox 1832 - 1897, Bur Batesville "Biddy"
Ivy Wesley was the son of Robert & Margaret E. “Peggy” {Holland} Gammill
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IN MEMORY
ALBERT CORNEALIUS "NEELY" GAMMILL, JAN 27 1860 - OCT 28 1881
AND HIS WIFE ELISA LOUISE "VISA" JOHNSON DIED IN MERIDIAN MS
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in memory of
Holland, Margaret E. "Peggy" Gammill, Nov 25 1790 in SC, June 27 1860
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GLADDEN, A. J., June 25 1833, Aug 7 1886
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GLADDEN, A., B. AprIL 12, 1873, D. Mar 12, 1878, d/o A. J. & H. E. GLADDEN
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GLADDEN, J. G., B. Jun 25, 1833, D. Aug 7, 1886
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GLENN, Homer Alvin, B. Oct 5, 1893, D. Aug 28, 1900, s/o M. d. & S. R. GLENN
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GREER, James A., B. Mar 12, 1884, D. Apr 13, 1896, s/o J. R. & J. L. GREER
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GREER, John R., B. Apr 24, 1842, d. Sept 19, 1912
GREER, Julia L., B. Mar 18, 1853, D. May 23, 1932Dr. John Rhea Greer was the husband of Julia L. Barmore
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HAMILTON, Mary Etta, B. Sept 12, 1875, D. 1881, age 6 yrs
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HAMILTON, Jim Tom, B. Aug 29, 1859, D. Mar 16, 1947
HAMILTON, Arrena Shaffer, B. Jun 9, 1858, D. Jan 30, 1932James Thomas {Jim – Tom} Hamilton was born Aug. 29, 1859 in Oktibbeha Co., Miss., the son of Thomas Jefferson & Elizabeth C. {Higgins} Hamilton. Jim Tom died Mar. 14, 1947 in Webster Co., Miss. He married Arrena K. Rebecca Shaffer Dec. 23, 1878 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Arrena was born June 9, 1858 in Choctaw Co., Miss., the dau. of Albert L. & Sarah E. Alice {Ferguson} Shaffer! She died Jan. 30, 1932 at Maben, Miss. Jim Tom & Arrena were buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss. They had 8 children, 5 son’s, and 3 daughter’s, according to birth they were; Walter 1876 - ?, Aletha Isadora Oct. 2, 1878, Rachel 1879 - ?, Thomas Albert born Apr. 19, 1882, Sallie born Jan. 13, 1884, John William born 1886, James Oscar Sept. 1892, and Elbbie Neal Hamilton born May, 1895. info by William Latham JR
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HAWKINS, Henry Etta, B. Oct 30, 1875, D. Mar 9, 1878, d/o H. S. & S. A. HAWKINS========================================================================================
Hawkins, William, born CA 1801 KY died NOV 27 1873
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Hawkins, Margaret Elizabeth J., born CA. 1804 died CA. 1865
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HEAD, I. T., B. Mar 23, 1811, D. Apr 22, 1860
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HEAD, J. L., D. Apr 9, 1898, age 65 yrs, 7 days
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HEAD, Susan W., B. apr 8, 1811, D. Dec 2, 1861, w/o I. T. HEAD
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HEMPHILL, Narcisus J., B. Jul 22, 1829, D. Sept 6, 1907, w/o Robert HEMPHILL
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HEMPHILL, Robert, B. Feb 9, 1824, D. Jul 28, 1881
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HENLY, Ida, B. Feb 25, 1883, D. May 13, 1903
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Hill, John Russell, b. Jan 28 1914, d. June 19 2003
Hill, Lillie Latham, b. Dec 27 1920, no other dates
Lillie Mae was the daughter of James Edward & Maggie DeLorie “Shaffer” Latham, she was the youngest of nine children! Aunt Lillie Mae married John Russell Hill, the son of Russell & Lonie “Duncan” Hill **comments by William Latham Jr
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HODGES, B. W. B., B. Oct 16, 1854, D. Sept 15, 1896
Ben Hodges was the son of John & Elizabeth Jane {Hawkins} Hodges. He married Sarah C. Griffin
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Hodges, John, born CA. 1831 ALA, died CA 1865
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Hodges, Elizabeth Jane Hawkins, born CA. 1832 ALA, died CA. 1881
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Hodges, Edgar , died Nov 1 1897, infant son of SC Griffin and BWB Hodges
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Hodges, Dock, died April 30 1886 infant son of SC Griffin and BWB Hodges
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Hodges, Johnnie, died CA 1885, infant son of SC Griffin and BWB Hodges
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Hodges, Andy, died CA 1884, infant son of SC Griffin and BWB Hodges
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HOLLAND, Dicy CHILDRESS, B. Dec 7, 1799, D. Nov 3, 1877HOLLAND, Col. Charles Miller, B. Apr 7, 1793, D. Apr 15, 1897
Charles Miller Holland was the son of Charles & Sarah {Hughes} Holland! He married Dicy Childress May 16, 1816 in Madison Co., Alabama, and they had 10 children========================================================================================
HOLLAND, Charles Miller, B. 1856, d. 1935
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Holland, Charles, PVT SC MILITIA REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1758 - 1848
Charles Holland was the first person buried here, he was my 5’th Great Grandfather submitted by William Latham JR
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HOLLAND, CHARLES MILLER, 25 MO. OLD AT DEATH BURIED DEC 25 1838
Charles Miller Holland, buried Dec. 25, 1838, 25 months old at death. He was the son of Absalom Holland and Elizabeth Douglas Holland
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HOLLAND, Clelle, B. Sept 4, 1893, D. Jun 10, 1895,
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HOLLAND, Cleo, B. apr 12, 1896, D. Mar 13, 1897, s/o J. W. & D. M. HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, George H., B. Jun 26, 1818, D. Feb 16, 1875
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HOLLAND, Henry Harrison "Tip", B. Jun 26, 1840, D. Oct 25, 1911
Henry and his wife Mary Ruth moved to Walthall, Mississippi, the county seat of Webster County, where he held office as County Treasurer and in 1892 was Chancery Clerk. He was Postmaster at Walthall and he and Mary Ruth owned and operated a hotel which was located just north of the courthouse. Henry Harrison Holland was the son of Charles Miller & Dicy {Childress} Holland
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HOLLAND, Mary Ruth WILLIAMS, B. Jul 21, 1849, D. Jul 7, 1923, w/o Henry H. HOLLAND
Mary Ruth Williams was the daughter of John & Mary E. “Oliver” Williams. John was the son of George W. & Mary Polly “Cotton” Williams! John & Elijah Lige Williams were brother’s!
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HOLLAND, Hugh, B. Feb 20, 1890, D. Feb 17, 1954, MS Wagoner 138 Field Arty, WWI
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HOLLAND, James G., B. Oct 19, 1890, d. Aug 15, 1891, s/o W. & M. V. HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, Lucy Florence, B. Jan 21, 1892, D. Oct 15, 1893, d/o w. M. & Lucy F. LAMB HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, Lenora, B. Mar 31, 1874, D. Apr 4, 1888, d/o David F. & Hassie HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, Mary, B. Oct 30, 1891, D. Nov, 1891, d/o J. W. & M. V. HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, Mary STARNES, B. Mar 16, 1824, D. Feb 12, 1860, w/o George H. HOLLAND, married in 1845
Mary Starnes was the daughter of Jacob & Jane Hadley {Russell} Starnes
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HOLLAND, Nancy Elizabeth, B. Nov 18, 1861, D. Mar 28, 1935
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HOLLAND, Roxie STARNES, B. 1860, D. 1926
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HOLLAND, Thomas K., B. Dec 1, 1885, D. Aug 28, 1891
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HOLLAND, Viola, B. Jan 23, 1867, d. Jun 17, 1893, w/o Will HOLLAND
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HOLLAND, ABSALOM (CORP MISS MILITIA WAR OF 1812) OCT 29 1791 - AUG 13 1878
Absalom Holland was born Oct. 29, 1791 in Ninety-six Dist., South Carolina, the son of Charles & Sarah {Hughes} Holland. He died Aug. 13, 1878 in Hillsboro, Scott Co., Miss. He enlisted in the War of 1812, in the Corp. Miss. Militia. Absalom first married Elizabeth Douglas July 12, 1814 in Madison Co., Alabama. Elizabeth was born Nov. 2, 1795 in S.C., she died Dec. 6, 1860 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! After her death, Absalom married again to Catherine Latham Dec. 1864 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Catherine was born May 4, 1838 in Choctaw Co., Miss., the dau. of James Lewis & Nancy Jane {Eustace} Latham. Absalom & Elizabeth {Douglas} Holland had nine children, 4 son’s, and 5 daughter’s! They were; Louise Ferguson (wife of Abraham), Sarah Penelope Lewis (wife of Jonathan P. Lewis), Thomas Holland, Jacob Miller Holland, Absalom B. Holland, (husband of Mary E. Shaffer), Amanda Elizabeth Yeates, (wife of Lorenzo Dow Yeates), Charles Miller Holland, Mary Catherine Smith Gunter, (wife of George Gunter), and Maude Yates! Jacob Miller Holland was born Dec. 9, 1828 in Pickens Co., Alabama, and died Nov. 26, 1903 in Webster Co., Miss. He was buried at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss. He married first to Martha S. Henley May 4, 1847, they had seven children. He married second to Martha E. Smith Apr. 18, 1874 in Webster Co., Miss.! They had two daughter’s. Jacob’s third wife was Elizabeth Frances Murrah, they married Feb. 7, 1888. Jacob’s first two wife’s were both buried near him at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. He gave this land for the church & cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss.
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Holland, Elizabeth {Douglas} Nov 2 1795 - Dec 6 1860
Elizabeth Douglas was the wife of Absalom Holland, they had nine known children, and were my 4’th Great Grandparent’s! After Elizabeth died, Absalom married again to Catherine {Latham} Filer, she was the daughter of James Lewis & Nancy Jane {Eustace} Latham! Catherine was a sister to Alfred Garner Latham; (my Great Grandfather) **comments by William Latham JR
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in memory of 2nd wife of Charles Holland Name unknown.
1st wife Sarah Hughes D. in 1804 in Abbeville SC
Sarah Hughes was the daughter of James & Catherine {Prothro} Hughes! Sarah was the first wife of Charles Holland, and the mother to eight children. She was born abt. 1775, and died abt. 1804 in Abbeville Co., South Carolina! Charles Holland later married Elizabeth Smith
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HOUNSEL, Sarah J., D. Feb 17, 1884, age 46 yrs, 5 mos, 8 days, w/o J. D. HOUNSEL========================================================================================
JERDAN, Jessie E., B. Sept 9, 1888, D. Sept 19, 1888, s/o e. V. & M. A. JERDAN(NOTE: STONE BROKEN)
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LANGSTON, Hester M., B. Aug 30, 1837, D. Feb 11, 1912, w/o John E. LANGSTON
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LANGSTON, JOHN E., July 1834, Nov 6 1914
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LANGSTON, Troy R., B. 1855, D. 1935
LANGSTON, Ola HOLLAND, B. 1869, D. 1945
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LATHAM, James Edward "Edd", B. Apr 3, 1884, Jan 15 1971
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My grandfather, James Edward Latham died Jan. 15, 1971, and was buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss. He married Maggie DeLoria Shaffer Dec. 22, 1904 in Webster Co., Miss. Maggie was buried next to James Edward, they had 10 children; Arthur Sylvester, Summer Field twin to Arthur, James Eckford, William Garner, (my father), Beatrice Elizabeth White, (wife of Eric White) Mary Alice Allen White, (wife of Charles Marion Allen), Lillie Mae Hill, (wife of John Russell Hill), Virginia Latham died young, and infant twin's who died as infant's submitted by William G. Latham Jr.
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LATHAM, Maggie DeLoria SHAFFER, B. Nov 1, 1884, D. Jan 19, 1965
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Maggie Delores {Delorie} Shaffer was born Nov. 1, 1884 in Webster Co., Miss., the dau. of William Albert & Mary Elizabeth {Bettie} “Williams” Shaffer. Maggie died Jan. 19, 1965 in Jackson, Hinds Co., Miss. She married James Edward {Edd} Latham Dec. 22, 1904 in Webster Co., Miss.! Edd & Maggie had 10 children. They were buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Maggie’s Grandparent’s were ; Albert L. & Sarah E. Alice “Ferguson” Shaffer. And Ira Malcolm {Mack} & Mary Elizabeth “Stallings” Williams. Albert L. Shaffer was also buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, along with his father; John M. Shaffer! Maggie had several Anscestor’s buried here including five generation’s of her family. Ira Malcolm Williams was buried at Sapa Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Latham, James Lewis, OCT 10 1805, 1870
PVT CO B 31 MS INFANTRY 3 REGT MS STATE TROOPS DIXIE GUARDS & AVENT REBELS CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY
James Lewis Latham was married to Nancy Jane Eustace abt. 1828/1829 in N. C. His parent’s are unknown at this time, but he may have been related to Lawrence Latham, and Enoch Latham who both came from Randolph Co., North Carolina! Lawrence & Enoch may have been uncle’s to him, and his parent’s may died early in life! James Lewis & Nancy Jane had nine known children, five son’s, and four daughter’s! James Edward Latham was their grandson, and my Grandfather **submitted By William Latham JR
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LATHAM, VIRGINIA, no dates
Virginia Latham was the daughter of James Edward & Maggie DeLoria {Shaffer} Latham, she died as an infant.
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LATHAM, ARTHUR, no dates
Arthur Sylvester Latham was the son James Edward & Maggie DeLoria {Shaffer} Latham, he died as an infant. He was the twin brother of Summer Field Latham
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LEVERETT, Anna E., B. Jul 18, 1835, D. Nov 8, 1905, w/o F. M. LEVERET========================================================================================
LEVERETT, F. M., B. Aug 18, 1825, D. Jun 10, 1878
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LEWIS, Jonathan Taylor "Buster", B. Jul 2, 1874, d. Nov 7, 1940,
Jonathan Taylor {Buster} Lewis was the son of Henry Clay & Nancy Jane {Latham} Lewis! And the Grandson of Jonathan P. & Sarah Penelope {Holland} Lewis. He married twice, first to Emma Whitaker, and second to Theodocia F. {Doshia} Paxton! Buster & Doshia had six children========================================================================================
LEWIS, Infant, B. Dec 28, 1885, D. Dec 29, 1885, d/o Henry Clay & Nancy Jane LATHAM LEWIS
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LEWIS, HENRY CLAY, 1845 - 1900
LEWIS, NANCY JANE LATHAM, 1852, 1940
Henry Clay Lewis was the son of Jonathan P. & Sarah Penelope {Holland} Lewis. He married Nancy Jane Latham Dec. 24, 1866 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Nancy Jane was the daughter of James Lewis & Nancy Jane {Eustace} Latham. Henry & Nancy Jane had 11 children, 6 son’s, and 5 daughter’s
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LEWIS, Jonathan P., B. Jul 20, 1815, D. Jul 18, 1894, s/0 James & Margaret LEWIS
Jonathan P. Lewis was born July 20, 1815 in Rhea Co., Tenn., the son of James & Margaret Lewis. His grandparent’s were Amos & Mary {Mollie} “Chrismond” Lewis! Jonathan died July 18, 1894 in Webster Co., Miss. He married Sarah Penelope Holland Aug. 29, 1839 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Sarah was born Feb. 11, 1817 in Pickens Co., Alabama, the daughter of Absalom & Elizabeth “Douglas” Holland. Sarah died June 20, 1889 in Webster Co., Miss., Sarah & Jonathan were buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss.! They had nine children, six son’s, and three daughter’s! Their children were; C.M.C. Lewis born Feb. 10, 1840, and died Feb. 15, 1841, he was probably buried at New Hope Cemetery, along with his parent’s. Elizabeth Elvira Lewis was born Feb. 12, 1841, and died aft. 1910 in Oktibbeha Co., Miss. She married Leroy M. Lewis Oct. 5, 1860 in Choctaw Co., Miss., they had 6 known children! Rebecca Jane Lewis was born Dec. 8, 1843, and died 1931 in Chickasaw Co., Miss., she married James Henry Kimbrough Dec. 22, 1864 in Choctaw Co., Miss., and they 10 children. Henry Clay Lewis was born Sept. 3, 1845, and died May 13, 1908 in Webster Co., Miss.! He married Nancy Jane Latham Dec. 24, 1866 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Nancy Jane was born Oct. 14, 1852 in Choctaw Co., Miss., the daughter of James Lewis & Nancy Jane “Eustace” Latham. Henry Clay and Nancy Jane had 11 children, and they were also buried at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery! James A. Lewis was born Feb. 27, 1848, and died Feb. 6, 1862. He was probably buried next to his parent’s! Louisa D. Lewis was born Feb. 27, 1848, (twin sister to James A.)., she married John J. Childs Jan. 29, 1869, and they had 4 known children. Jonathan Taylor Lewis was born Jan. 9, 1850, and died July 25, 1935 in Webster Co., Miss.! He married Martha Jane Mann Apr. 18, 1869 in Choctaw Co., Miss. They only had two known children. Alfred A. Lewis was born Feb. 26, 1852, and died Mar. 11, 1852 in Choctaw Co., Miss. He was buried next to his parent’s, at New Hope. Calvin Philley Lewis was born Nov. 22, 1853, and died Sept. 10, 1854 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! He was also buried next to his parent’s! Jonathan P. & Sarah Penelope “Holland” Lewis had several descendant’s buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, and some who still live in this area!
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LEWIS, Sarah Penelope HOLLAND, B. Feb 11, 1817, D. Jun 20, 1889,
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LOTT, Arthur Daniel, June 2 1925, no other dates
LOTT, Gloria Orlyn, Oct 13 1923, no other dates
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McBRIDE, CECIL GREY, May 18 1905, Jan 29 1988
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McBRIDE, Birtha, B. Dec 16, 1923, D. Mar 19, 1945
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McBRIDE, D. 1853, age 65 yrs, stone broken
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McBride, Francis,
Francis Martin McBride was born abt. 1778 in Abbeville Co., S. C., and died Aug. 12, 1853 in Choctaw Co., Miss. He was one of the first five men buried here! He was the son of Joseph & Elizabeth {Harvey} McBride. Francis married Margaret Wallace, and they had eight children.
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McBRIDE, Margaret, D. Dec 29, 1871, age 3(8?)0, w/o Francis McBRIDE
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McBRIDE, Martha, D. Aug 1853, age 32 yrs, d/o Francis & Margaret McBRIDE
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McBRIDE, Mary A., B. Jul 17, 1877, D. May 4, 1906, w/o R. C. McBRIDE
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McBRIDE, Ola, B. Dec 1, 1901, D. Jan 30, 1937
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McBRIDE, Robert Campbell, B. Dec 11, 1875, D. Aug 31, 1961
McBRIDE, Mary E., B. Oct 8, 1881, JAN 9 1982, w/o R. C. McBRIDE
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Mcbride, Steve Wilson, Dec 4 1954, Jan 27 1998
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McEACHEEN, John D., B. Jul 26, 1823, D. Jun 19, 1862
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McKEE, Elsie GREER, B. Nov 17, 1878, D. Nov 19, 1857
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MURRAH, D. L., b. Jul 4, 1889, D. Sept 6, 1903, d/o Edward & Bethenia P. HOLLAND MURRAH========================================================================================
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OSWALD, Henry Thomas, JUN 26 1851, NOV 3 1906
OSWALD, Susie Jane, NOV 10 1855, OCT 3 1948
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PHILLEY, Gilbert C., B. Oct 18, 1878, JUNE 14 1968
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SHAFFER, John M., B. Nov 19, 1797, D. Aug 10, 1855, h/o Mary "Dolly" SMITH, broken stone
(cross placed by William Latham JR.
John M. Shaffer was born Nov. 19, 1797 in Lexington Co., South Carolina, the son of John Frederick & Magdalina {Eichelberger} Shaffer. John M. died Aug. 10, 1855 in Choctaw Co., Miss. He was buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Webster Co., Miss.! He was one of the first five men buried at New Hope Church. He had two very old marker’s laying flat on his grave, and a large cedar tree growing at one end of his grave. Now there is a large cross, with his name, date’s of birth & death, and a short biography of his life and family! John M. Shaffer married Mary D. Dolly Smith Feb. 16, 1823 in Perry Co., Alabama. Dolly was born Oct. 15, 1805 in Newberry Dist., S. C., and died Sept. 6, 1846 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Dolly was probably buried next to John in a unmarked grave, there are sign’s of a grave next to John’s, with large rock’s piled about three feet high! John & Dolly settled in Oktibbeha Co., Miss. Abt. 1837, along with a sister, and three brother’s! John’s sibling’s who travel’ed with him were; William Shaffer, Adam Shaffer, John Frederick Shaffer, and Susannah “Shaffer” Greene! William later moved out west in Madison Co., Tx., and Adam, John Frederick, Susannah, and her husband Jesse Greene, all settled in northern Oktibbeha Co., which is now Clay Co., Miss.! John M. & Dolly later settled in Choctaw Co., which became Webster Co., Miss.! They had 9 known children, 3 son’s, and 6 daughter’s! They were; Mary Ann Hardy 1824 – 1890, Keziah Wherry 1827 – 1903, Sarah Holland 1829 - ?, Albert L. Shaffer 1832 – 1915, Eli M. Shaffer 1834 – 1905, Mary Elizabeth Holland 1836 – 1868, Arrena McBride Miller 1838 - ?, John Thomas Shaffer 1841 – 1898, and Rosa Carolina Miller Clegg 1844 – 1926. Albert L. Shaffer married Sarah E. Alice Ferguson, the dau. of Abraham & Louise “Holland” Ferguson! Who was also buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Albert L. Shaffer was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery also, proven by death certificate! Mary Elizabeth Shaffer married Absalom B. Holland, who was a brother to Louise {Holland} Ferguson! Sarah Shaffer married David Childress Holland, who was a first cousin to Absalom B. Holland & Louise {Holland} Ferguson! CONTRIBUTED BY WILLIAM LATHAM JR
CLICK HERE TO VIEW JOHN M SHAFFER'S BIOGRAPHY
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SHAFFER, William Albert, B. 1861, d. 1928
SHAFFER, Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" WILLAIMS , B. Feb 28, 1861, D. 1926, parent of Maggie DeLorie SHAFFER LATHAM
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SHAFFER, Albert L., B. Jan 31, 1832, D. Mar 17, 1915, h/o Sarah E. Alice FERGUSON,
Albert L. Shaffer was born Jan. 31, 1832 in Perry Co., Alabama, the son of John M. & Mary D. {Dolly} “Smith” Shaffer. He came to Oktibbeha Co., Miss., along with his parent’s abt. 1837. They settled in Choctaw Co., Miss., before the 1850 Census! Albert died Mar. 17, 1915 in Webster Co., Miss., and was buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Albert married Sarah E. Alice Ferguson abt. 1853/1855 in Choctaw Co., Miss. Sarah was born abt. 1839 in Pickens Co., Alabama, the daughter of Abraham & Louise {Holland} Ferguson. After Sarah died abt. 1879/1880, Albert married a second time to Elizabeth Jane Atwell abt. 1882, they had no children. Albert enlisted during the Civil War, at Columbus, Lowndes Co., Miss.! He was a private in Co. G. 5’th Miss. Calvary, and has a confederate military marker placed in New Hope Cemetery! Albert & Sarah E. Alice {Ferguson} Shaffer had seven children, four son’s, and three daughter’s! They were according to birth; Mary Elizabeth Shaffer born abt. 1856, and died abt. 1938 in Webster Co., Miss.! She married Alexander McAllister, and they had nine children. Arenna K. Rebecca Shaffer was born June 9, 1858, and died Jan. 30, 1932. She married James Thomas {Jim – Tom} Hamilton Dec. 23, 1878 in Sumner Co., (now Webster Co., Miss.)! They had 8 children. William Albert Shaffer was born May 1861, and died abt. 1926 in Webster Co., Miss. He married Mary Elizabeth {Bettie} Williams Jan. 9, 1883 in Webster Co., Miss. They had 8 children, and were my grandmother’s parent’s! John A. Shaffer was born Oct. 1869, and died abt. 1927 in Webster Co., Miss. He married Delia {Dee} Latham Feb. 12, 1889 in Webster Co., Miss.! Delia was a sister to my Grandfather; James Ed Latham! John A. & Delia had nine children. Alice Shaffer was born June 2, 1874, and died as an infant. Allen Frederick Shaffer was born June 2, 1874, (twin of Alice). He died Mar. 19, 1947 in Cooper, Delta Co., Texas. Allen married Ara Ethel Shaw Dec. 19, 1897 in Oktibbeha Co., Miss. and they had 14 children. Luther Albert Shaffer was born May 22, 1877, and died Aug. 16, 1937 in Rosedale, Boliver Co., Miss. Luther married Annie Elizabeth Oswalt abt. 1907, they had five children. Annie died abt. 1921, and Luther married a second time to Martha Lee Cummings abt. 1928, and they had two children. Albert L. & Sarah E. Alice {Ferguson} Shaffer have several Descendant’s who still live in Webster Co., Miss., and the surrounding area!
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SHAFFER, Lillie Alma, B. Mar 31, 1903, D. Oct 14, 1909, age 6 yrs, 6 mos, 13 days,
d/o Allen Frederick & Ara Ethel SHAW SHAFFER
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SHAW, N. E., B. May 5, 1868, D. Jan 3, 1914
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SMITH, Thomas, B. Mar 6, 1808, D. Dec 4, 1860,
Thomas Isaac Smith was the son of Mark & Sarah {Cannon} Smith, and the husband of Elizabeth Shaffer! Elizabeth was the daughter of John Frederick & Magdalina {Eichleberger} Shaffer! Her brother was John M. Shaffer 1797-1855, who was also buried here, next to Thomas. Elizabeth {Shaffer} Smith was buried in Hale Co., Alabama, along with most of her children by Thomas! One of their son’s was Levi Smith, he settled here in Webster Co., Miss.
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STARNES, Bessie Burch, B. Aug 29, 1879, D. Dec 3, 1933, w/o T. W. STARNES========================================================================================
STARNES, C. M., B. Dec 22, 1867, D. Mar 7, 1912
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STARNES, David Russell, B. Feb 3, 1850, D. Mar 30, 1919
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STARNES, George A., B. Oct 23, 1862, D. Jul 24, 1883
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STARNES, G. M., Dec 22 1867, March 7 1912
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STARNES, Henry H. B. 1848, D. 1925
STARNES, Mary P. THORNTON, B. 1851, D. 1921
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STARNES, HENRY WYATTE, 1912 -- 1994
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STARNES, J. Bill, B. Oct 12, 1881, D. Oct 21, 1949
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STARNES, Infant, B. Apr 1, 1918, D. age 62 days, s/o Joe & Myrtle STARNES
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STARNES, MYRTLE CARROLL, 1884 -- 1979
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STARNES, Infant, B. May 9, 1918, D. age 58 days, S/o Joe & Myrtle STARNES
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STARNES, Joe Miller, B. 1884, D. 1941
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STARNES, Joseph Jackson, B. Sept 6, 1863, D. Sept 7, 1941
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STARNS, LEWELLEN, Sept 14 1856, Oct 13 1861
daughter of JW and SA Starns
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STARNES, Mary C., B. Dec 1, 1836, D. Nov 27, 1869, age 32 yrs, 11 mos, 26 days
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Starnes, Mary, March 16 1824, Feb 12 1860, married to George H. Holland in 1845
Mary Starnes was the daughter of Jacob & Jane Hadley “Russell” Starnes, and the second wife of George Humphers Holland
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STARNES, MARY ELIZABETH, 1910 -- 1984
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MASON, NELL STARNES, 1889 -- 1953
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STARNES, Sophronia, B. Nov 10, 1848, D. Mar 28, 1885
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STARNES, Susie LANGSTON, B. Aug 28, 1874, D. Dec 26, 1950
Susie Langston was the wife of Charles M. Starnes, and the daughter of John E. & Hester M. Langston
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STARNES, T. W., B. 1874, D. 1924
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STARNES, Infant, no dates, s/o J(oseph) W. & S(arah) A(nn) HOLLAND STARNES
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STARNES, J. v., B. 1854, d. Feb 16, 1861, s/o J(oseph) W. & S(arah) A(nn) HOLLAND STARNES
Jacob W. Starnes was the son of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes
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STARNES, Joseph W., B. Apr 12, 1822, D. Apr 13, 1908
STARNES, Sarah Ann HOLLAND, B. Feb 13, 1827, D. Feb 6, 1905
Joseph Wilson Starnes was the son of Jacob & Jane Hadley “Russell” Starnes. And Sarah Ann Holland was the daughter of Charles Miller & Dicey “Childress” Holland
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STARNES, Thaddeus, B. Aug 21, 1873, D. Jul 7, 1875, s/o David R. & Mattie A. STARNES
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STARNES, W. R., B. Feb 3, 1850, D. Sept 22, 1875, s/o J. W. & S. A. STARNES
William R. was the son of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes
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STARNES, William, B. Nov 13, 1875, D. May 8, 1877, s/0 David R. & Mattie A. STARNES
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STEWART, Grover Cleveland, B. 1886, D. 1944,
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STEWART, Grover Cleveland, Jr., B. 1912, D. 1914
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STEWART, Ora BOLING, B. 1886, D. 1943
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SWINDOLL, Robert Eddie Lee, D. Nov 22, 1969, age 64 yrs.
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SWINDOLL, Sarah Ellen, B. Oct 24, 1967, D. Oct 31, 1967
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SWINDOLL, W. J., B. Sept 12, 1883, D. Jun 21, 1945
SWINDOLL, Margaret, B. Dec 4, 1883, 19??========================================================================================
SWINDOLL, JAMES Harold , Jan 21, 1951, Dec 4 1998
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Swindol, Marvin Edward, Oct 8 1931 -- Jan 15 1997
SP4 US ARMY KOREA
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SWINDOLL, EDDIE LEE, Feb 12 1905, Nov 21 1969
SWINDOLL, LETHER JONES, Feb 13 1909, Sept 13 1962
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SWINDOLL, ROBERT Wayne . "DUCK", June 10 1956, January 27 2001
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Swindoll, John H., Jan 24 1935, June 3 1984
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Swindoll, James R., Dec 5 1929, March 11 1978
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DOUBLE MARKERTHREADGILL, W. G., Jr., B. May 31, 1920, D. Jun 12, 1921
THREADGILL, Nannie Wade, B. Aug 19, 1921, D. Aug 21, 1921
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THORNTON, Agnes, B. Jun 14, 1854, D. Dec 7, 1942, w/o S. T. THORNTON
Sarah Agnes Starnes was the wife of Solomon Thomas Thornton, and the daughter of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes========================================================================================
THORNTON, Beulah, no dates, infant d/o J(ames) P. & Ann WHERRY THORNTON
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THORNTON, Camilla, B. Sept 17, 1889, d. Jan 17, 1903, d/o S. T. & S. A. THORNTON
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THORNTON, Cary F., B. Mar 9., 1862, D. Aug 30, 1864, d/o S. M. & S. F. THORNTON
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THORNTON, J(ames) P., B. Jan 9, 1849, D. Jul 5, 1902, h/o Ann WHERRY
James P. Thornton was the son of Solomon T. & Sarah F. Thornton========================================================================================
THORNTON, Roxey O., B. Dec 12, 1881, D. Feb 27, 1891, d/o S. T. & M. A. THORNTON
Roxey was the daughter of Solomon Thomas & Sarah Agnes “Starnes” Thornton========================================================================================
THORNTON, T. (Solomon T.), B. Nov 21, 1853, D. Aug 31, 1922
Solomon Thomas Thornton was the son of Solomon M. & Sarah F. Thornton. He married Sarah Agnes Starnes Aug. 22, 1877 in Webster Co., Miss.! Sarah Agnes was the daughter of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes========================================================================================
THORNTON, Sarah F., B. Aug 14 1829, D. Jul 13, 1880, w/o S. M. THORNTON
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TURNER, Thomas E., B. Dec 15, 1830, D. Dec 3, 1882
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WHITE, Eric L., B. 1905, d. 1954
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WHITE, Beatrice Elizabeth LATHAM, B. Jun 29, 1914, d. Feb 4, 1990, w/o Eric L. WHITE
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Beatrice Elizabeth {Bea} Latham was born June 29, 1914 in Webster Co., Miss., the dau. of James Edward & Maggie DeLores {Shaffer} Latham. Aunt Bea passed away Feb. 4, 1990 in West Point, Clay Co., Miss., and was buried here at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. She married Eric Lee White May 6, 1933 in Houston, Chickasaw Co., Miss. Eric was born May 15, 1905, died unknown, and was buried next to Beatrice! Eric & Bea had two children; Elizabeth White born abt. 1935, and died as an infant! Billy Glen White was born Feb. 21, 1945, he married Wanda Lee Dodson Apr. 11, 1964, and they had five children. Beatrice had 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren {submitted by 'William G. Latham JR}
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WILLIAMS, D. J., B. Oct 1, 1846, D. Aug 22, 1878, w/o Elijah WILLIAMS
Dicie Jane {Jennie} Starnes was the daughter of Joseph Wilson & Sarah Ann “Holland” Starnes. She married Elijah Lige Williams Mar. 28, 1867 in Choctaw Co., Miss.! Dicie Jane was the Granddaughter of Charles Miller & Dicie “Childress” Holland========================================================================================
WILLIAMS, E., B. Nov 25, 1829, D. Aug 4, 1897
Elijah Lige Williams was the son of George W. & Mary Polly “Cotton” Williams! He married first to Dicie Jane Jennie Starnes Mar. 28, 1867. George W. Williams was born Feb. 5, 1802 in S. C., died Feb. 8, 1884 near Duckhill, Miss. Mary Cotton was born Sept. 26, 1805, died Mar. 1, 1882, George & Mary were buried at Red Hill Cemetery, Duckhill, Montgomery Co., Miss.! George W. had several brother’s; Ezekiel, Elijah, William R., and Calvin Philby Williams========================================================================================
WILLIAMS, E. A., B. Aug 11, 1833, D. Aug 13, 1897, w/o E. WILLIAMS
Miss. E. A. Williams was the second wife of Elijah Lige Williams========================================================================================
WILLIAMS, J. W., B. Oct 3, 1869, d. Dec 14, 1875, s/o Elijah & D. J. WILLIAMS
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WILLIAMS, Jennie, B. Jul 17, 1878, D. Sept 30, 1878
Jennie was the daughter of Elijah & Dicie Jane “Starnes” Williams========================================================================================
WILLIAMS, S. R., B. Feb 7, 1876, d. Sept, 1882, d/o Elijah & d. J. WILLIAMS
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Palmer, Jimmy Lamar, Oct 9 1946, Aug 19 2002
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