I61139: Catherine ADCOX (ABT 1840

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dau of Wilson Adcox & Elisa (Alena) Gorham.

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Abstracted from the Obit: "Mr. Alvis came from an old Marshall County family, members of which were prominent in the county, erspecially in the 5th district. Dr. Alvis, his father, was one of the pioneer physicians and settlers in Marshall County. Despite his 82 years no one thought of him as an old man. he was always cheerful and willing to help one in need.

Surviving Mr. Alvis are his widow Mrs. Rhetta Alvis; three sons, Joe and Charlie of Potts Camp and Howard Alvis of Memphis; five daughters: Susie Alvis of Waterford, Mrs. J. J. Morgan, Mrs. Wade Balfour and Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell of Lamar; Mrs. Rhetta Cooper of Hughes, AR; a brother Dr. George Alvis of Wichita Falls, TX and a sister Mrs. Rosa Whittington of Memphis.

The funeral, which was held at the residence, was largely attended, many coming from a distance. Among those from Holly Springs were: C.H. Curd, Sr., C.H. Curd, Jr., Clyde Wright, Louie Slayden, Vadah Cochran, Henry McMahon, Charlie Jones, Lawrence Tucker, elgin Whaley, R.F. Dancy and Fort Daniel".

*Susie is the dau of his first wife, the obit omitted his dau Ruby Alvis Mintz.

The information on the dates and births came from their tombstones. The marriage record is on file at the Marshall County Courthouse, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

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"Son of Jesse Bryan (Bryant) ? and Miss Turberbille? In the Marion County, SC deed and equity books, there is a record of Aaron Martin & Elizabeth Bryant contesting the will and division of the estate of Elizabeth's father, Jesse Bryant. It appears that MOURNING, Jesse's wife and Elizabeth's mother, sold property to her son, William, which was bounded on the west side by Aaron Martin's property.

The children of Jesse and Mouring (with their spouses) contested the sale and the division of estate. Commissioners were appointed by the court to divide the estate and the heirs agreed to abide by their decision. At the conclusion of the Commissioners review, Elizabeth Martin was given an amount due from her husband, Aaron. When the property was sold, Aaron Martin was one of the purchasers. He received 1 tract of land for $175.00.

In the copy of Deed in Roll #116, roll#33 and roll #904 1/2: We, Elizabeth Martin, William Bryant, James Bryant, Jesse Bryant, David Perritt, Needham Perritt, Jonathan Harrell, Henry Gasque and Smith Huggins wife of Soloman Huggins, legatees under the will of the late Jesse Bryant decd. to whom certain property after death of MOURING Bryant was by the will of Jesse Adkinson, shall claim an equal share with the rest of the heirs viz. Hugh Adkinson, Jesse Adkinson, Ebenezer Adkins, Sarah Ann Godbold wife of Vincent and also the children of Mary Finklea to wit in number. Witness our hands and etc.

We the heirs and legatees of Jesse Bryant decd solemnly swear and affirm that we will stand to and abide by the award and arbitrament of the named commissoners on the settlement of the estate. Before me, Mr. I. Watson, being substituted in place of Col. Durant. Signed: Elizabeth Martin, William Bryant, James Bryan, Jessee Adkinson, Soloman Huggins, Henry Gasque, David Perritt and Elly Finklea. Before Edwd. B. Wheeler, CCP, 12 Nov. 1845.

MOURING Bryant in consideration of $310 paid by my son, William Bryant, planter, tract of land containing 310 acres more or less, it being land that M. Bryant bought at sheriff sale 6 Sept 1830 bounded on south by Susan Tart, west by Aaron Martin, east by John Deer land, north by Willis Finklea, Sr. land. 24 Feby 1840. Signed: Mouring Bryant. Witnesses: Jesse Lee and B. Moody. Probated 18 March 1845.

We the commissioners, have____that this deed is of no force and, therefore, null and void, and consequently, have brough the land which purpots so have conveyed into the division. Nov 14, 1845.. B.K. Henagen, A. L. Scarborough, R. H. Reaves, Isham Watson, E. Egett.

Commissioners: Dr. Henagan, A. L. Scarborough, W. W. Durant, R.H. Reaves, E. Legett to divide estate 12 Nov 1845. We commissioners selected by the heirs of Jesse Bryant, Sr. and Mouring Bryant to divide the estate of Jesse Bryant and Mourning Bryant by leave respectifully to report as follows: We find the estate above mentioned to be worth $6,665.45 as per exhibits A, B, C, D. Division among eleven legatees. Adjustments among heirs.

1. Wm Bryant 2. James Bryant 3. Jesse Bryant 4. Elizabeth Martin amt due by A. Martin 5.heirs of Ann Adkinson 6. heirs of Mary Finlea 7. David Perritt 8. Needam Perritt 9. Jonathan Harrell 10. Henry Gasque 11. Soloman Huggins.

Sales recorded in Sales Book A, page 51. Purchasers: Mourning Bryant, Aaron Martin, Willis Finklea, William Bryant and Randal McDaniel (no date)

Sale of land of Jesse Bryant. 1 tract sold to widow where she lives $525.00. 1 tract to Willis Finklea $275.00. 1 tract to Wm. Bryant $241.00. 1 tract to Aaron Martin $175.00 and 1 tract to Randall McDanile $60.00. Sales Book A. page 50.

Jesse Adkinson 13 Nov 1845. Rec'd from commissioners share of Ann Adkinson $601.00. Received $601.40 as share of Mary Finklea signed Elly Finckle.
Receipt of $601.40 as share of William Bryant 14 Nov 1845. Rec'd from Commr. his share of estate of Jesse Bryant 14 Nov 1845 signed James Bryant.
Rec'd from commr. her share of Jesse Bryant Estate $601.40. Signed Elizabeth Martin. Witness by John Collins 14 Nov. 1845." [email protected] ^[S808] ^[S808]

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Marriage(s):
Spouse: John WARREN (AFN: B7R9-7M)
Spouse: Jesse WARREN (AFN: 1Z87-00S)

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Father: Francis HILL; Mother: Elizabeth ?.

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"He m. 2ndly, 1902, Sarah Louise, Member of Society of Descendants of Knights of the Garter (2136, Wyoming Avenue, Washington, D.C., dau. of Edwin du Bose Jones, of Greenboro, Georgia (a descendant of Isaac Du Bose (Du Bois), who came to South Carolina in 1689), and d. 31 May, 1937, having had issue by her,...."

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Simon MORGAN 1708-1793 (AFN:8PRQ-WR) Richmond and Fauquier VA. Will Probated. Spouse: Margaret DARNELL (AFN: 8PRR-NP).

My Southern Family

Catherine ADCOX

ABT 1840 - 11 Mar 1908

ID Number: I61139

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Charles Montgomery ALVIS Sr.

19 Sep 1849 - 5 Mar 1931

ID Number: I8800

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Jesse BRYANT

ABT 1750 - ____

ID Number: I19415

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Caldwalder Jones DADE

ABT 1693 - 1777

ID Number: I44619

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Leon DAVIS

Martha DUBOSE

ABT 1732 - ____

ID Number: I71310

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Agnes HILL

26 Mar 1746 - ____

ID Number: I69764

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Sarah Louise JONES

ABT 1880 - 31 May 1937

ID Number: I94968

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Samuel Stonewall LINDSAY

ABT 1850 - AFT 1889

ID Number: I23331

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Simon MORGAN

ABT 1710 - 1793

ID Number: I98289

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