Ancestors of Douglass Van Buren STONE - Shell Family Home

Ancestors of Douglass Van Buren STONE 

First Generation 

1. Douglass Van Buren STONE "Doug" was born 28 May 1924 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

He died 17 Aug 2000 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 19 Aug 2000 in 

Hamburg Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Douglass Van Buren Stone was born 28 May 1924 in Ashley County, Arkansas. He was 

the only (surviving) male child of Robert and Ruth Stone. 

Doug married Grace Shurtleff on 23 January 1943 in Snyder, Ashley Co., Arkansas. They 

continued to live in the Bearhouse Township area, near Doug's parents. 

In October, 1969, Doug started serving as the Director of Music for the Northside Baptist 

Church in Monticello. He held this position for more than 15 years. He also served as Sunday School director for 11 

years, served as secretary for the Board of Deacons, and served as a member of the Bartholomew Baptist Association 

Executive Board. Doug was also very active in Gideons International. 

Around 1986 Douglass and Grace moved to Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Doug developed Parkinson's disease which became increasingly debilitating through the 1990s. Grace lovingly 

cared for him through this trying time. Doug passed away on 17 August 2000, and is buried in the Hamburg 

Cemetery, Arkansas. 

Obituary: 

Douglass V. B. Stone, 76, of Hamburg died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at the Beverly Health Care Center in 

Hamburg. Stone was a native of Ashley County, a former resident of Monticello and a resident of Hamburg for the 

past 16 years. He retired from the Drew County Road Department in 1986, and he was a deacon of the First Baptist 

Church in Hamburg. He was a Gideon, a Mason and a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was preceded in 

death by his parents, Robert M. and Ruth Mason Douglass Stone, and two sisters, Blanche White and Robbie 

Fleming. 

Survivors include his wife, Grace Shurtleff Stone of Hamburg; a son, Robert E. Stone and his wife Fran of 

Crossett; a daughter, Joyce Hussey and her husband, J. C.; a sister, Anna Ruth Kelley and her husband, Hershel; three 

grandchildren Robert D. Stone and his wife Susan of Crossett, Robinan Gentry and her husband Derrick of Monroe, 

La., and James R. Shell and his wife Donna of Washington, DC; and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral was on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Hamburg, with Dr. Bobby Pennington and the Rev. Klois 

Hargis officiating. Interment followed at the Hamburg Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of 

Hamburg. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Linda Shiver, 215 James Stone 

Road, Hamburg, AR 71646. 

Doug married 1 Grace SHURTLEFF, daughter of Walter Ervin SHURTLEFF and 

Maggie Ardell YOUNG "Ardell", on 23 Jan 1943 in Snyder, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Grace was born 14 Jul 1924 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. She died 20 Apr 2001 in 

Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 23 Apr 2001 in Hamburg Cemetery, 

Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

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Second Generation 

2. Robert Marion STONE "Bob" was born 2 17 Nov 1893 in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas 

and was baptized 3 22 Sep 1907 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He 

died 29 May 1982 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 30 May 1982 in 

Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. Bob married 4 Ruth Mason DOUGLASS on 

13 Mar 1915 in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Robert or Bob to some was born 17 November 1893 in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He 

was the first of fourteen children born to Jackson and Anna. Robert was named after his 

uncle, Jackson's younger brother, who had died five years before at the early age of 18. This 

continues an honoring of a previous generation "Robert" who met an untimely death. (Robert Marion Stone's uncle 

was in fact named after HIS uncle--Robert, son of Rauley and Tabitha Stone, who in 1863 was killed while serving in 

the Confederate Army with the 18th Alabama Infantry, Company G). 

Robert would grow up and spend much of his life in Bearhouse Township where he is noted as living with his 

parents in the 1900 and 1910 census. He attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Berea, where he likely met Ruth 

Mason Douglass. 

Robert and Ruth were married in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas on 15 March 1915 by R. L. Griswould, J. P.; this 

was the first wedding performed by Griswould. They were married "sitting in a buggy in Rube Griswould's yard" 

[65th wedding anniversary announcement]. At the time of their marraige they were allegedly living in only a "tent" 

[Anna Ruth Stone Kelley]. For the first two and a half years after their marriage, Robert worked at the Gates Camp 

saw mill in Midway, Drew Co., Arkansas, just across the county border [50th Anniversary Announcement, Anna 

Ruth Stone Kelley]. They resided in Midway during this time, as indicated from Robert's 1917 WW I Registration 

Card. From the card, Robert's physical description is given as "tall and slender" with "blue eyes and brown hair." 

Robert and Ruth had their first child in 1916 (Blanche), followed by an infant who died at birth in 1918. Sometime 

during 1918 Robert and Ruth moved back to Bearhouse Township, Ashley County, near Robert's parents. The 1920 

census indicates a female boarder, age 47, by the name of Arrington, was also living with them. In 1920 Robert and 

Ruth's third child, Robbie, was born, followed in 1925 by their fourth child Douglass. Robert and Ruth had their last 

child, Anna Ruth, in 1935. 

About 1931 Robert began driving a school bus, busing kids from Berea to Hamburg. He would continue this job 

for more than 40 years, and all the kids growing up in Berea would come to know him. In addition to driving the bus, 

Robert farmed and raised livestock. 

In 1961 Robert and Ruth moved to 202 West Washington St. in Hamburg [65th anniversary announcement]. At 

this time they had each been members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for more than 50 years. After moving to town, 

they joined First Baptist Church. 

Robert passed away on 29 May 1982, and is buried at the Mt. Olive Cemetery. 

Obituary 

Mr. Robert M. Stone, 88, of Hamburg, died Saturday, May 29, 1982 at Crossett. Mr. Stone was a native of Ashley 

County, a retired farmer and a member of Hamburg First Baptist Church. Mr. Stone was a deacon in the Hamburg 

First Baptist Church, a member of the Woodman of the World and had drove a school bus for the Hamburg School 

District for over 40 years. 

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mrs. Ruth Douglas Stone; a son, Douglas Stone of Monticello; two 

daughters, Ann Ruth Kelley and Robbie Fleming, both of Hamburg; two brothers, James Stone of Hamburg, and 

Henry Stone of Pine Bluff; seven sisters, Mrs. Lula McKinney of Crossett, Mr. Gladys Boykin of Malvern, Mrs. 

Agnes Adair of Snyder, Mrs. Alma Bailey of Monticello, Mrs. Vonnie Bailey of Wilmar, Mrs. Irene Smith of 

Monticello, Mrs. Anna Rawley of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were on Sunday, May 30, 1982, 3 p.m. at the Hamburg First Baptist Church with the Dr. Tommy 

Cunningham and Rev. Raymond Carpenter officiating. Pallbearers were Bobby Ferguson, Marion Kelley, Scott 

Kelley, Curtis White, Robert Stone and Jack Shell. Honorary Pallbearers were Barney Sullivan, Claude Riley, Sr., 

Charlie Carpenter, Francis Kelley, Luther Ashcraft, Billy Foote, Bennie Franklin, J. W. Hall, Malvin Kelley, Billey 

Riley, W. Z. Spencer, David Bays and Dr. J. D. Rankin. Interment was in the Mount Olive Cemetery under the 

direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg. 

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3. Ruth Mason DOUGLASS was born 4,5 23 Aug 1896 in Rains Co., Texas and was 

baptized 6 14 Jul 1911 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. She died 5,7 17 

Sep 1986 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, 

Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Obituary from the Sept 24, 1986 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Ruth D. Stone 

Mrs. Ruth Douglass Stone, 90, of Hamburg died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 

1986, at the Ashley Memorial Hospital in Crossett. Mrs. Stone was a native of Kosciusko, Miss., and a member of the 

First Baptist Church in Hamburg. She was the widow of Robert M. Stone. 

Mrs. Stone was born August 23, 1896, to the late Willie and Mary Douglass and lived in Mississippi until she was 

two years old. The family then moved to Texas, moving back to Arkansas by covered wagon when she was seven 

years old. 

At age 19, she married Robert Marion Stone of Hamburg. They had been married 67 years when Mr. Stone died 4'/s 

years ago. They were the parents of four children: Blanche, Robbie, Douglass and Anna Ruth. 

Mrs. Stone is survived by one son, Douglass Stone, and one daughter, Anna Ruth Kelley, both of Hamburg. Other 

survivors include one sister, Elsie Riviere of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren, Kathryn Shell, Bobby Ferguson, 

Robert Stone and Marion Kelley of Hamburg, Joyce Hussey of Berryville, Curtis White of Benton, Scott Kelley of 

Fort Worth, Texas, and Harolyn Ann Stevenson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and 14 greatgrandchildren, Carrie and Robert 

White; Sonny, Holley and Joseph Stevenson; Robert Douglass and Robinan Stone, Kendrah and Kassey Ferguson; 

Kayla, Farrah Lynn and Jim Bob Shell, and Angela and Marion Kelley. She is also survived by three sons-inlaw, Rev. 

Harold White, Hurshel Kelley and Woody Fleming, and one daughter-in-law, Grace Stone. 

Funeral services were Thursday, September 18, 1986 at 2 p. m. in the first Baptist Church in Hamburg with the 

Revs. Bobby Pennington, Harold White and James Hickman officiating. Pallbearers were Curtis White, Robert 

Stone, Bobby Ferguson, Marion Kelley, Scott Kelley and Jack Shell. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Mack Sullivan, 

Billy Riley, Malvin Kelley, Fred LaGrone, Dr. J. D. Rankin, Dr. Charles Hicks, Jack Carpenter, Jr., I.G. Riley, Luther 

Ashcraft, Raymond Bright, H.C. Moyers, Buddy Atkins, Arthur Riley, Freeman Shell, Harry Noble, Bennie Franklin, 

Charles Berryman, Buddy Barnes, Claude Barnes, Nap Murphy, Eugene White, Odis Lawrence, Leon Tubbs and 

Charlie Carpenter. 

Interment was in the Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg. 

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They had the following children: 

F i. Mary Blanche STONE "Blanche" 5 was born 18 Nov 1916 in Midway, 

Drew Co., Arkansas and was baptized 8 Aug 1927 in Mt. Olive Baptist 

Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. She died 7 21 Jul 1978 in Little Rock, Pulaski 

Co., Arkansas. 

Obituary from the July 27, 1978 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Mrs. Blanche Stone White, 61, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Hamburg, died in a 

Little Rock hospital Friday, July 21. Mrs. White was secretary of the Harmony 

Baptist Association in Pine Bluff. She was a member of the Watson Chapel Baptist Church. 

Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Rev. Harold White; one son, Curtis White, Fort Leonardwood, 

Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Harolyn Stevenson, Louisville, Ky.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stone, 

Hamburg; one brother, Douglas Stone, Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Robbie Flemming, Delark, Mrs. 

Anna Ruth Kelley, Fountain Hill; and five grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church, Pine Bluff Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by the 

Reverends John McClanahan, Edwin Hindson, Charles Ashcraft and Jimmy Watson. Pallbearers were 

Leroy Carter, Don Majors, Pat Henderson, V.L. Browning, Gene Reynolds and Dr. Larry Henderson. 

Honorary bearers were the members of the executive board of the Harmony Baptist Association. 

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M ii. Willie Marion STONE "Marion" 4,5 was born 22 Mar 1918 in Midway, Drew Co., Arkansas. He 

died 22 Mar 1918 in Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

F iii. Robbie Aryllis STONE 5 was born 9 14 Nov 1920 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

She died 9 9 Feb 1986 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in 

Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

1965: residing in Searcy, Arkansas. 

Jul 1978: residing in Delark, Arkansas. 

1 M iv. Douglass Van Buren STONE was born 28 May 1924 and died 17 Aug 2000. 

F v. Anna Ruth STONE 10 was born 29 Oct 1935 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Third Generation 

4. Jackson Van Buren STONE was born 11 17 Nov 1870 in Arkansas. He died 12 22 Sep 

1968 13 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley 

Co., Arkansas. Jackson married 14,15 Anna Elizabeth Fidelia RILEY on 29 Jan 1893 in 

Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Jackson was born 17 November 1870 and was the eighth of William "Bill" and Artimisa 

"Jane" Stone. However, four of the previous children did not live past age five. Jackson was 

likely born in Carter Township, Ashley Co., Arkansas, around five miles southeast of 

Hamburg where his parents were known to reside five months prior to his birth [1870 

Census]. It appears that Jackson Van Buren Stone was named after his uncle, Rev. Jackson Van Buren Waldrop (his 

mother's brother). 

In 1880, at age 9, the family was still in Carter Township. Also this year Jackson's father would die, leaving his 

mother Jane with seven children in the home. In 1888, Jackson's older brother, Robert Marion, would die just before 

his 19th birthday. Jackson and Robert were less than two years in age apart and likely close, as Jackson would later 

name his firstborn son after him. Jackson's mother, Jane, died in 1890 just before his 20th birthday. After her death, 

it is noted that 80 acres of land which was in Jane's name was jointly conveyed to Jackson and his younger brother 

William Norman (T17S, R62, S33, N½SW). This land is located southeast of Hamburg, about 5.5 miles out on Hwy 

8, then 3/4 of a mile to the south (reference the map in William B. Stone's scrapbook section of the electronic report). 

The land patent was likely filed in 1890 soon after Jane's death, but was not officially granted until 1892. 

In 1893, Jackson would marry Anna Riley, and the union resulted in fourteen children, with twelve living to 

adulthood. Their marriage was announced in the February 2nd, 1893, edition of the Ashley County Eagle which 

proclaimed "Jackson Stone and Miss Annie Riley were married by Rev. W. T. Adams recently." Their first child was 

born later in 1893, Robert Marion, and would be named after Jackson's younger brother Robert Marion, who had died 

in 1888. Jackson and Anna's firstborn daughter, Julia Fidelia Stone, would be named after Anna's mom, who died 

eleven days after giving birth to Anna. 

At the time of or soon after their marriage, it is thought that Jackson and Anna moved to Berea to 80 acres given to 

them by Anna's father, Jim Riley [Anna Stone interview, March 2005]. Jackson and Anna were certainly in Berea by 

July 1895, as this is when Jackson became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Berea "by letter." Anna would 

become a member a year later in July 1896 by "experience and baptism" [Mt. Olive records, p. 73]. It is thought that 


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Anna's father, Jim Riley, gave them 80 acres of land in Berea. (Incidentally, the move to Berea may also be 

correlated with a tornado that came through the original Stone land southeast of Hamburg on 14 February 1893. The 

tornado destroyed the home of Jackson's brother, John Benton, as well as killing John's wife and seriously injuring 

three of his children. John's home site was within half a mile of Jackson's land.) 

The 1900 census indicates the family was residing in Bearhouse Township, Ashley Co., Arkansas. In May 1911, 

Jackson was elected deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was ordained a month later [ibid, p. 110]. In 1923 their 

youngest child, Anna Winnimae, was born when Jackson was 52 and Anna 45. On 25 January 1925 Jackson and 

family were granted letters leaving Mt. Olive Baptist Church [ibid, p. 130]. At this time the family moved to a Gates' 

logging camp near Wilmar, Drew Co., Arkansas. The stay there was short, for soon after they went to "Crossett 

logging camp" [Anna Stone, March 2005 interview]. Jackson helped build some of the first houses for the Crossett 

Lumber Company [Gladys Stone Boykin]. (Note that the move to Gates Camp may have been to a location near the 

Crossett Camp in Ashley county--it is known that the Gates Camp moved into the Crossett Camp from Wilmar in 

1925-26, [Reflections of Ashley County, p. 170]). 

In 1929, the family returned to Bearhouse Township, Ashley County, and purchased land from William Jeptha 

Douglass, who was the father-in-law of two of Jackson's children [Anna Stone interview, Gladys Stone Boykin 

article]. This land was around 1/2 mile south of the Mt. Olive Church. (According to Jackson's granddaughter, Anna 

Ruth Stone Kelley, this land was never owned by Jackson, but was eventually owned by Jackson's son, Robert Marion 

Stone). It was at the Douglass place that the family was residing for the 1930 census. It is also noted from the 1930 

census that their first son, Robert Marion, is living near them with wife Ruth and three children. Jackson and Anna 

resided on this property until around 1944 or 1945, when they moved a few miles to the southeast to Snyder, Ashley 

Co., Arkansas [Anna Stone, Anna Ruth Stone Kelley]. Shortly before their move to Snyder, Jackson and Anna 

moved to Booneville, Arkansas. They were in Booneville for around six months and stayed with Anna's first cousin, 

Dr. Jesse Dean Riley, who was superintendent of the state sanatorium there. Jackson did carpentry work during their 

stay in Booneville. Returning to Snyder, they owned a home immediately to the west of Snyder cemetery, living there 

until just before Anna died in 1954 [Gladys Stone Boykin]. 

Jackson was widowed on 4 January 1954 with the death of Anna. Jackson died 9 years later on 22 September 

1968 in Ashley Co. less than two months before his 99th birthday. His longevitiy surpassed that of his grandfather, 

Rauley Stone, who had died in 1892 in Alabama at more than 90 years old. Jackson was buried in the Mount Olive 

Cemetery, Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Jackson was known to comment on how he would love to travel back to Alabama and learn more about the Stone 

family history [Anna Stone]. 

Obituary from the Sept. 26, 1968 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Services For Jackson Stone Held Monday 

Jackson Van Buren Stone, aged 97, of Snyder died in a Crossett hospital Sunday, September 22. Mr. Stone was 

one of the last surviving pioneer citizens of Ashley county. He had lived most of his life in the Mt. Olive community, 

north of Hamburg, and was a retired farmer. He was a Baptist. 

Mr. Stone is survived by three sons, Robert and James Stone, Hamburg; Henry Stone, Pine Bluff; nine daughters, 

Mrs. Fedelia Douglas, Dermott; Mrs. Lula McKinney, Crossett; Mrs. Alma Bailey, Mrs. Helen Trimm and Mrs. Irene 

Smith, Monticello; Mrs. Vonnie Bailey, Wilmar; Mrs. Gladys Boykin, Malvern; Mrs. Agnes Adair, Snyder; Mrs. Ann 

Rowley, Atlanta, Ga.; forty grandchildren, fiftyseven great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were at 2:30 P. M. Monday in the First Baptist Church, Hamburg, by the Revs. E. E. Griever, 

Klois Hargis, Jerry Selby and Harold White. 

Pallbearers were Edward Turnage, Charles Turnage, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Bailey, Jack Douglas, Charles Glen 

Stone, John Charles Wisner, C. I. Burchfield and Douglas Stone. 

Burial was in the Mt. Olive cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge. 

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5. Anna Elizabeth Fidelia RILEY 16 was born 17 26 Jan 1878 in Arkansas. She died 7 4 Jan 

1954 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley 


Aug 1901: appointed to a committee at Mt. Olive Baptist Church to buy "wall lamps" (Mt. 

Olive Records, p. 98). 

Anna's mother, Julia, died only five days after she was born, presumably from complications 

related to the birth. Anna's second middle name, Fidelia, is thought to have been given to her 

as a memorial to her mother (whose middle name was Fidelia). From the 1880 census, it is seen that Anna is in the 

household of her grandfather, James Cooper RILEY in Bearhouse, Ashley Co., AR. Her father, James Nathan RILEY 

is living in a nearby house by himself. 

Anna died of cancer (Joyce G. STONE). 

Obituary 

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MRS. J. V. STONE 

Mrs. J. V. B. Stone, aged 75, lifelong resident of Ashley county, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. I. 

Burchfield in Crossett Monday, January 4. 

Mrs. Stone and her husband, who survives lived most of their lives in the Mount Olive community, north of Hamburg, 

and were from members of the earliest Ashley county families. The couple, who have 12 living descendants, had 

children attending Ashley county Schools for 40 continuous years. She was one of the oldest members of the Mt. 

Olive Baptist Church. 

Those surviving are her husband; three sons, Robert Stone and James Stone, Hamburg, Henry Stone, Monticello; nine 

daughters, Mrs. T. D. Douglas, West Memphis, Mrs. C. I. Burchfield, Crossett, Mrs. John Bailey, Little Rock, Mrs. 

Jim Bailey, Wilmar, Mrs. J. C. Wisner, Wilmot, Mrs. Zack Boykin, Malvern, Mrs. Henry Smith, Monticello, Mrs. 

Thomas Adair, Snyder and Mrs. Cecil Rowley, Silver Springs, Md., one brother, Ira Riley, Hamburg and one sister, 

Mrs. Velma Clark, Hamburg. 

Forty-six grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren also survive. 

Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 2 p. m. Wednesday by Revs. Joe: Warbington, Robert 

Smith, Thad Douglas and Harold White. Burial was in the Mt. Olive cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge. 

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Married by Brother Lorenza C. Adams. 

Jackson and Anna had the following children: 

2 M i. Robert Marion STONE was born 17 Nov 1893 and died 29 May 1982. 

F ii. Julia Fidelia STONE "Fidelia" 18 was born 3 Oct 1895 in Arkansas. She died 5,7 28 Oct 1976 in 

Dermott, Chicot Co., Arkansas and was buried 18 1976 in Snyder Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Named after her maternal grandmother, Julia Fidelia Riley Taylor who died giving birth to her mother, 

Anna. 

Jan 1954: residing in West Memphis. 

Sep 1968: residing in Dermott, Arkansas. 

Obituary from the Nov 4, 1976 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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MRS. THAD DOUGLAS 

Mrs. Fidelia Stone Douglas, 81, of Dermott, formerly of Hamburg and Montrose, died in a Dermott 

hospital Thursday, Oct. 28. She was the widow of the Rev.Thad Douglas, a Baptist minister who held 

several pastorages in Southeast Arkansas and well as an Association Missionary in Northeast Arkansas. 

Mrs. Douglas is a native of Ashley County and she was member of the Bellaire Baptist Church, near 

Dermott. 

She is survived by two sons, Turner Douglas, Conway, Jack Douglas, West monroe, La.; three 

daughters, Mrs. Virginia Teague, Dermott, Mrs. Lillian Lee, Montrose, Mrs. Cloteene Ausperger, 

Monroe, La.; three brothers, Robert and James Stone, Hamburg, seven sisters, Mrs. Lula McKinney, 

Crossett, Mrs. Alma Bailey and Mrs. Irene Smith, both of Monticello, Mrs. Bonnie Bailey, Wimar (sic), 

Mrs. Gladys Boykin, Malvern, Mrs. Agnes Adair, Snyder, Mrs. Anna Rowly, Pine Bluff; eight 


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grandchildren and eight great gran-children (sic). 

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Bellaire Baptist Church by the Reverends R.H. 

Doris, Eddie Simpson and Harold White. 

Pallbearers were Billy Bailey, Douglas Stone, Thud Douglas, Wyman Douglas, John Charles Wisner, 

and Jackie Wisner. Burial was in the Snyder cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. 

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M iii. Carney O. STONE 18 was born 13 11 Aug 1897 in Arkansas. He died 13,19 13 Apr 1905 in Berea, 

Ashley Co., Akansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

From the Ashley County Eagle, April 20, 1905: 

"A little eight-year-old son of Jack Stone, Berea, died of congestion last Thursday." 

F iv. Lula Jane STONE 18 was born 24 Nov 1899 in Arkansas. She died Apr 1993 and was buried in 

Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Jan 1954, Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: Living in Crossett, Arkansas 

Obituary published in the May 26, 1993 edition of the Ashley County Ledger. 

F v. Alma Cumy STONE 18 was born 12 11 Feb 1902 in Arkansas. She died 12 15 Aug 1994 in 

Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas and was buried in Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

1930: residing in household of parents Jackson and Anna with husband John and three children. 

Jan 1954: residing in Little Rock, Arkansas 

Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: living in Monticello, Arkansas 

F vi. Vonnie Ann STONE 18 was born 12 12 Sep 1903 in Arkansas. She died 12 18 Jan 1995 in Wilmar, 

Drew Co., Arkansas and was buried 20 Jan 1995 in Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

1930: residing in Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas 

Jan 1954, Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: living in Wilmar, Arkansas. 

F vii. Helen Elizabeth STONE 18 was born 11 Feb 1905 in Arkansas. She died 12 17 Mar 1972 in 

Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas and was buried 20 in Dermott City Cemetery, Chicot Co., 

Arkansas. 

1930: Residing in Dermott, Chicot Co., Arkansas. 

Sep 1968: Living in Monticello, Arkansas. Marriage to Trimm from father's obituary. 

F viii. Gladys Jocie STONE 18 was born 19 Nov 1906 in Arkansas. She died 7,21,22 25 May 1995 in 

Eudora, Chicot Co., Arkansas and was buried 7 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

1930: residing in Wilmot, Arkansas. 

Jan 1954, Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: residing in Malvern, Arkansas 

Obituary from the May 31, 1995 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Mrs. Gladys Stone Boykin, 88, of Trinity Village in Pine Bluff died Thursday, May 25, 1995, at the 

home of her granddaughter, Carol Meyer, in Eudora. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zack 

Boykin. They lived many years in Malvern where she was active in the First Baptist Church and other 

civic organizations. At the time of her death, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. 

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M ix. Charles Henry STONE "Henry" 18 was born 23 Nov 1908 in Arkansas. He 

died 7 27 Sep 1983 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas and was buried 7 30 

Sep 1983 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

Obituary from the October 5, 1983 edition of the Ashely County Ledger: 

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Charles Henry Stone, age 74, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday, September 27, 

1983. 

He was a shift supervisor at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, a member of the United 

Commercial Travelers, a Mason and a Baptist. 

Survivors are his wife, Mary Alice Wilcoxon Stone; two sons, Charles Glenn Stone of Lake Jackson, 

Texas, and John Edward Stone of Houston, Texas; a brother, James Stone of Hamburg; seven sisters, 

Anna Hodge of Pine Bluff, Lula McKinney of Crossett, Vonnie Bailey of Wilmar, Agnes Adair of 

Snyder, Gladys Boykin of Malvern, Irene Smith and Alma Bailey, both of Monticello; and four 

grandchildren. 

Funeral services were at 10:30 a. m. Friday, September 30, 1983, at Southside Baptist Church in Pine 

Bluff. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery in Monticello under the direction of Ralph Robinson and 

Son Mortuary. 

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M x. George D. STONE 18 was born 13 4 Oct 1910 in Arkansas. He died 13 18 Dec 1911 and was buried 9, 

13 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

F xi. Irene STONE 18 was born 29 Jan 1913 in Arkansas. She died 7,21 11 Feb 1998 in Pine Bluff, 

Jefferson Co., Arkansas and was buried 7 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

Jan 1954, Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: living in Monticello, Arkansas. 

Obituary from the February 18 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Mrs. Irene Stone Smith 

Mrs. Irene Stone Smith, 85, of Monticello died Wednesday, February 11, 1998, at the Jefferson Regional 

Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Born January 29, 1913, in Ashley County to the late Jackson Van Buren 

and Anna Riley Stone, she was the widow of Harry Smith. She was retired from the Employment 

Security office, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monticello and the Mary Baker Fryer 

Baptist Women and served on the altar flower committee and was a member of the Town and Country 

Garden Club. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert 

and Henry Stone; and six sisters, Fedelia Douglas, Lula McKinney, Alma Bailey, Vonnie Bailey, Helen 

Weisner and Gladys Boykin. 

Survivors include a brother, James Stone of Hamburg; two sisters, Agnes Adair of Little Rock and Anna 

Hodge of Pine Bluff; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14, in the First Baptist Church in Monticello with 

Rev. Dennis Dodson officiating. Pallbearers were Scott Eudaley, Jeff Carpenter, Bill Bailey, Brad 

Shiver, Dr. Tim Chase and Charles Stone. Honorary pallbearers were John stone, Brian Stone, Eddie 

Bailey, Charles Glen Stone, Steven Sheedy, Bill Eudaley and Bill Kenny. 

Burial followed services at the Oakland Cemetery, directed by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of 

Monticello. 

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M xii. James Jackson STONE 18 was born 28 Jan 1916 in Arkansas. He died 7,9 25 

Apr 1998 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 1998 in Mt. 

Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

James and Marcella married by elopement with Claud and Marie Riley. James 

attended Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College in Monticello, Arkansas 

from 1936 to 1938. He spent his life as a farmer in Ashley Co. Arkansas, also 

working part time for the U.S. Crop Reporting Service and for the U.S. Postal 

Service. In 1950 James was ordained a deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and 


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later served as deacon and Sunday School Director for First Baptist Church of Hamburg for many years. 

["Reflections of Ashley County", p. 399] 

Obituary excerpt from the April 29, 1998 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Mr. James Jackson Stone, 82, of Hamburg died Saturday, April 25, 1998, at the Ashley County Medical 

Center in Crossett. He was a native and life-long resident of Ashley County and a resident of the Mist 

community for the past 51 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamburg, a retired 

farmer, and he retired from the United States Department of Agriculture's Crop Reporting Service. 

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F xiii. Agnes STONE 18 was born 9 Oct 1917 in Arkansas. 

Jan 1954, Sep 1968, Nov 1976, May 1982: living in Snyder, Arkansas 

May 1995: residing in Little Rock, Arkansas 

F xiv. Anna Winnimae STONE "Baby Anna" 18 was born 5 Aug 1923 in 

Arkansas. 

Jan 1954: residing in Silver Springs, Maryland. 

Sep 1968: living in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Nov 1976, May 1982, Sep 1983, May 1995: living in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 

6. William Jeptha DOUGLASS "Willie" 5 was born 13 21 Oct 1870 in Leake Co., 

Mississippi. He died 4 Jan 1931 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in 

Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. Willie married Mary Etta TURNER on 7 

May 1891 in Center, Attala Co., Mississippi. 

William J. Douglass was born 21 Oct 1871 in Leake Co., Mississippi, and was the first of 

fourteen children to be born to Eli and Saletha "Letie" Douglass. In 1880 he is noted as 

residing with his parents in Leake, Co. 

According to Elsie (the youngest daughter), William Jeptha Douglass and Mary Etta Turner 

married in Kosciusko MS (or in Leake County), in May of 1891, where they had their first child and then moved to 

Texas, living in Rains Co., TX, from about 1893 until early 1904. Mary Etta referred to the Texas interlude with 

disdain, calling it "a sojourn in hell." She had her seventh child in late 1903, and made the move to Arkansas with six 

children and a tiny baby who died shortly after their arrival in Ashley County. (A. Milton Riviere research notes, Dec 

2004, e-mail) 

In November 1904, William and Mary joined Mt. Olive Baptist church "by letter" and left the church in September 

1905 also "by letter." They rejoined Mt. Olive by letter from Midway Baptist Church in June of 1910, along with 

children Thad and Stella. Children Ruth and Leatie would both join in 1911 by "experience and baptism." (Mt. Olive 

records, pp. 70, 109). 

In 1908 William bought property (91 acres) from H. E. Cotham in the Berea community northeast of Hamburg. 

They lived there until 1929 when they moved to Monticello and lived for a while with Horace and Elsie. Needing to 

sell the property, William resisted an offer by Elsie and Horace, choosing rather to sell to the Crossett Lumber 

Company, later to become part of Georgia-Pacific. All the land that he owned and farmed was returned to timber 

production, as was all the land of his neighbors in Berea. (A. Milton Riviere research notes, Dec 2004, e-mail) 

A summary of the family's moves: 

Bef. 1893, Mississippi 

1893-1904, Rains Co., Texas 

1904-1929, Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas 

1929- , Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas 


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In 1930, William and Mary were living with their daughter Elsie and husband Horace RIVIERE in District 19, 

Marion Township, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

7. Mary Etta TURNER was born 5,23 28 May 1870 in Center, Attala Co., Mississippi. She 

died 7 Nov 1933 in Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive 

Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Mary was the seventh of at least nine children born to Luke TURNER and Virginia (STONE) 

TURNER. In 1880 Mary (age 8) was living with her parents in Edinburg, Leake Co., 

Mississippi. 


F i. Ephie Bell DOUGLASS was born 4,5,24 21 Feb 1892 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 5 7 Dec 

1944 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 1944 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

M ii. Rev. Thad Dyer DOUGLASS was born 4,5 8 Jun 1894 in Rains Co., Texas. He died 5 14 Dec 1965 

in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas. 

Baptist preacher. 

Obituary published in the Dec 16, 1965 edition of the Ashley County Ledger (p 1 of obituaries not 

available in this edition). 

3 F iii. Ruth Mason DOUGLASS was born 23 Aug 1896 and died 17 Sep 1986. 

F iv. Stella Mary DOUGLASS was born 4,5 19 Dec 1897 in Rains Co., Texas. She died 5 17 Sep 1986 in 

Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

F v. Leatie Virginia DOUGLASS was born 4,5 20 Oct 1899 in Rains Co., Texas. She died 5 3 Aug 1975 

in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Obituary published in the Aug 7, 1975 edition of the Ashley County Ledger. 

M vi. William Clifton DOUGLASS "Clifton" was born 4,5 7 Sep 1901 in Rains Co., Texas. He died 5 7 

Mar 1975 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

Headstone in Mt. Olive cemetery has an alternate name of William Clifford DOUGLAS (Clifford instead 

of Clifton, and only one "s" in last name). 

F vii. Neudie Mae DOUGLASS was born 4,5 28 Apr 1903 in Rains Co., Texas. She died 5 12 Oct 1904 

in Midway, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 1904 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

F viii. Nora Elsie DOUGLASS "Elsie" was born 4,5 7 Mar 1905 in Midway, Ashley Co., Arkansas. She 

died 5 27 Aug 1989 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 1989 in Mt. Olive 


M ix. Rev. Gus Osborne DOUGLASS was born 4,5 20 Nov 1906 in Midway, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He 

died 5,7 12 Apr 1986 in Crossett, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 7 1986 in Oaklawn 

Cemetery, Monticello, Drew Co., Arkansas. 

Obituary from the April 16, 1986 edition of the Ashley County Ledger: 

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Rev. Gus O. Douglass 

Rev. Gus Osborn Douglass, 79, of Crossett, died Saturday, April 12, 1986, in Ashley Memorial 

Hospital. He was born Nov. 20, 1906 in Drew County. The youngest child of Willie and Mary Douglass, 


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he attended school in Ashley County and Ouachita Baptist University. He was ordained to preach in 

1939 and pastored churches throughout Arkansas and Louisiana and did missionary work in northern 

California and southern Oregon before retiring in 1971. 

For the post seven years, he and his wife, the former Frances Robertson of Monticello, had made their 

home in North Crossett. Other survivors are his daughter, Mary Douglass Savage of Crossett; his son-inlaw, 

Jimmy Savage; his grandchildren, Jaula and Keith Gardner of Monroe, La., and Kelly and Kelly Jo 

Adams of Crossett; his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Stone of Hamburg and Mrs. Elsie Riviere of Hot Springs, and 

numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Monday, April 14, 1986, in the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in 

Hamburg with Rev. Thad Douglas and Rev. Al Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery 

in Monticello. Pallbearers were Waymon Douglass, Turner Douglass, Douglass Stone, Andy Douglass, 

W.M. Wigley and Jack Shell. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Four Square Sunday School 

Class of Crossett First Baptist Church. 

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Fourth Generation 

8. William Benton STONE "Bill" 18 was born 19 Dec 1830 in South Carolina. He died 22 Oct 1880 in Ashley 

Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Cleveland Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. Bill married 25,26 Artemisse Jane 

WALDROP on 14 Feb 1853 in Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama. 

Born in South Carolina in 1830, Bill moved with his parents "Rolly" and "Tabby" to Jefferson Co., Alabama by abt. 

1835. In Aug 1847 at age 17 William STONE joined Mud Creek Baptist Church in Jefferson Co., AL by expression 

of faith. His parents were also members of the church as were many of his siblings. (His parents were member of the 

church from Jul 1845-May 1858). In 1850 he was living with his parents in Mud Creek, Jefferson Co., AL. In Feb 

1853 Bill married Jane WALDROP and by 1859 when they had their third child, David STONE, they had moved to 

Ashley Co., Arkansas. An 1860 land patent shows a homestead entry by Bill of 80 acres (SENW and SWNE of S33, 

T17s, R6W), located 5.5 miles southeast of Hamburg on the south side of Hwy 8. 

William's younger sister, Sarah, married his wife's (Jane's) younger brother, Rev. Jackson Van Buren WALDROP. 

Jackson and Sarah would also go to Ashley Co., Arkansas, as well as Jane's father, Samuel. (The Rev. Jackson Van 

Buren WALDROP was minister at Central Baptist Church in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas from bef Jul 1883 to abt 

Apr 1887). 

In 1860 Bill and Jane resided in Beech Creek Township, Ashley Co., AR., with their land valued at $400 and their 

personal property valued at $250. In 1870 and 1880 they were living in Carter Township, Ashley Co., AR. In 1870 

their land was valued at $80, and their personal property at $300. 

The name of "Bill" is given on his headstone in Cleveland cemetery (Ashley County Cemetery listing, Ashley Co. 

Ledger). He is buried with his wife, Jane (Artimissa Jane WALDROP). The Cleveland Cemetery is located adjacent 

to Arkansas Highway 8, 5.5 miles east of the intersection of Highway 8 and U.S. 425 in Hamburg (North 33 11.312 

West 91 42.837). Gravesite visited by Robert E. STONE and son Robert D. STONE abt. 2000. 

9. Artemisse Jane WALDROP "Jane" 18 was born 27 7 Nov 1834 in Short Creek, Jefferson Co., Alabama. She 

died 1 Sep 1890 in Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Cleveland Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Alternate first name spellings exist, Artemisse chosen from land patent document to children. Middle name, Jane, 

given on headstone. 


F i. Mary Susan Sary STONE 18 was born 29 May 1854. She died 18 Oct 1859. 

M ii. John Benton STONE 18 was born 17 25 Apr 1857 in Alabama. He died 28 3 Nov 1923 in Ashley 



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From the Ashley County Eagle, it is known that on around 14 February 1893 that a tornado completely 

demolished John Stone's home, killing his wife and "badly injuring" three of his children. 

In 1901 John acquired 40 acres of land in the same section where he grew up (SESE of S33, T17S, R6- 

W). 

M iii. David Samuel Rawleigh STONE 18 was born 6 Jun 1859. He died 14 Aug 1860. 

F iv. Marguerite Ann Francis STONE 18 was born 2 Feb 1861. She died Sep 1865. 

F v. Tabetha Cumy STONE "Cumy" 18 was born 17 28 Nov 1862 in Arkansas. She died 17 Dec 1910. 

F vi. Nancy Jane Basdel STONE 18 was born 29 Jan 1865. She died Sep 1869. 

M vii. Robert Marion STONE 18 was born 17 16 Feb 1869 in Arkansas. He died 6 Feb 1888. 

It is likely that Robert* Marion STONE was named after his uncle, Robert+ STONE who died in the 

Civil War in 1863 while serving in the 18th Alabama Infantry, Company G. Robert* was the first male 

born after his uncle's death. 

4 M viii. Jackson Van Buren STONE was born 17 Nov 1870 and died 22 Sep 1968. 

F ix. Amanda Carolin STONE "Carrie" 18 was born 17 15 Dec 1872 in Arkansas. She died Aft 1968? 

and was buried 9 in Beech Creek Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

M x. William Norman STONE was born 17 28 Feb 1876 in Arkansas. He died 14 Mar 1896. 

F xi. Mary S. STONE 17 was born 17 Dec 1879 in Arkansas. 

10. James Nathaniel RILEY "Jim" 16,29 was born 17 16 Jan 1855 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. He died 28 12 May 1940 

in Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. Jim married 30 Julia 

Fidelia TAYLOR on 24 Dec 1876 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Aug 1871: joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church by "experience and baptism" (Mt. Olive records, p. 31). 

Apr 1873: member of the "Sabbath School" at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Mt. Olive records, p. 34a). (thought to be 

him, listed as "J. L. Riley"). 

Sep 1877: brought before the chruch as not "having fellowship" with fellow brother John Wheat (Mt. Olive records, 

p. 45). 

May 1878: it appears the conflict between the Riley's and the Wheat's is resolved (Mt. Olive records, p. 47). 

Aug 1882: chosen as a church delegate to the association (Mt. Olive records, p. 54). 

Appears that Jim was a member of Mt. Olive through at least 1927. 

According 1880 US Census, he was a widower (age 25 at the time). Occupation was farmer, resident location in 

1880: Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas. 

11. Julia Fidelia TAYLOR 16 was born 17 1 Feb 1859 in Mississippi. She died 7 Feb 1878 in 

Arkansas and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Julia was born in 1859 soon after her family's move from Mississippi. For the 1860 census 

her parents resided in Bearhouse Township, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Julia died only eleven days after giving birth to Anna, presumably from complications with 

the birth. 


5 F i. Anna Elizabeth Fidelia RILEY was born 26 Jan 1878 and died 4 Jan 1954. 


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12. Eli Smith DOUGLASS 5 was born 4 Dec 1850 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. He died 29 

Aug 1928 in Marydell, Leake Co., Mississippi and was buried 31 in Rocky Point 

Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi. Eli married Saletha Jane LEE on 1 Jan 1871 in Leake 

Co., Mississippi. 

1860 Mississippi census, with mother. 

1880 census, Edinburg, Leake Co, MS with wife 

13. Saletha Jane LEE "Letie" 5 was born 1 Apr 1854 in Georgia. She died 10 Jan 1929 in 

Dossville, Leake Co., Mississippi and was buried 31 in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., 

Mississippi. 

Nickname from OneWorldTree entry. 


6 M i. William Jeptha DOUGLASS was born 21 Oct 1870 and died 4 Jan 1931. 

F ii. Mary Jane DOUGLASS "Molly" was born 5 9 Oct 1872 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 17 

Dec 1939. 

F iii. Shady Ann DOUGLASS was born 5 3 Apr 1874 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 3 Apr 1956. 

F iv. Nora Cornelia DOUGLASS was born 5 24 Dec 1875 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

F v. Dora Mason DOUGLASS "Nancy" was born 5 16 Oct 1877 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 32 

2 Feb 1970 in Holmes Co., Mississippi. 

F vi. Martha Plana DOUGLASS was born 5 6 Jul 1879 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 5 5 Feb 

1967. 

F vii. Sarah Elizabeth DOUGLASS was born 5 13 Jan 1881 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

M viii. Robert Eli Lee DOUGLASS was born 5 13 Feb 1883 in Leake Co., Mississippi. He died 5 4 Feb 

1972 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

F ix. Viola DOUGLASS was born 5 6 Jul 1885 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

F x. Gertrude DOUGLASS was born 5 28 Jul 1887 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 31 4 May 1944 

and was buried 31 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

F xi. Ellen Lavenia DOUGLASS was born 5 20 Mar 1889 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

M xii. Odis Eli DOUGLASS was born 5 20 Nov 1890 in Leake Co., Mississippi. He died 5 15 Dec 1973 

in Lena, Leake Co., Mississippi. 

F xiii. Nancy Dalena DOUGLASS was born 5 24 Jul 1892 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

F xiv. Verna Genava DOUGLASS was born 5 6 Aug 1896 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 5 in 

Boyle, Bolivar Co., Mississippi. 

14. Anderson Luke Robinson TURNER "Luke" 5,33 was born 23,34 Mar 1826 in Georgia. He died 33 19 May 1903 

in Kosciusko, Attala Co., Mississippi and was buried 33 in Center Cemetery, Attala Co., Mississippi. Luke 

married 5,34 Virginia Texas STONE about 1856 in Georgia. 

In 1870 Luke, age 43, and Virginia (STONE) TURNER, age 32, were living in Beat 5, Neshoba Co., Mississippi. 

His land was valued at $200 and his personal property at $160. Seven of their children are living with them at this 

time. It is noted that Virginia's younger brother, Andrew J. STONE was a neighbor. 

In 1880 the family was residing in Beat 1 of Leake Co., Mississippi. Seven children were in the home at this time, 

from Jeesey, age 2 to Ira, age 18. 


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15. Virginia Texas STONE 5 was born 33 6 Jul 1837 in Georgia. She died 33 19 Aug 1901 in Kosciusko, Attala Co., 

Mississippi and was buried 35 in Center Cemetery, Attala Co., Mississippi. 

Middle name of "Texas" given from A. Milton Riviere (Dec 2004). 


F i. Martha J. TURNER was born 23 about 1858 in Mississippi. 

Likely named after her aunt--Virginia's older sister, Martha J. Stone Lee. 

F ii. Nancy V. TURNER "Sissy" was born 23,33 7 Aug 1861 in Mississippi. She died 19 Nov 1906 and 

was buried 33 1906 in Rockey Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi. 

M iii. Ira Anderson TURNER 35 was born 5,34 6 Mar 1862 in Center, Attala Co., Mississippi. He died 5 4 

Jul 1937 in Leake Co., Mississippi. 

Estimated birth year of 1862 from the 1880 census of parents (conflicts with date given by Riviere). 

Birth year of 1862 also given in 1900 census. 

F iv. Lucy E. TURNER was born 5 31 Jan 1864 in Leake Co., Mississippi. She died 5 10 Mar 1939 in 

Leake Co., Mississippi. 

Likely named after her maternal grandmother, Lucy Akers Stone. 

M v. William J. TURNER was born 17 about 1867 in Mississippi. 

M vi. Ephraim F. TURNER was born 5,34 Feb 1868 in Center, Attala Co., Mississippi. 

7 F vii. Mary Etta TURNER was born 28 May 1870 and died 7 Nov 1933. 

F viii. Parry Zadie TURNER was born 5 about 1873 in Mississippi. 

M ix. Jessey M. TURNER was born 5 about 1877 in Mississippi. 

x. Unknown TURNER 34 . 

Fifth Generation 

16. Rauley STONE 36 was born about 1801 in South Carolina. He died 37 27 Jan 1892 in Razburg, Jefferson Co., 

Alabama and was buried 36 in Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery #2, Jefferson Co., Alabama. Rauley 

married Tabitha PARSONS in South Carolina. 

Rauley STONE was born about 1801 in South Carolina, and married Tabitha "Tabby" PARSONS in South 

Carolina sometime prior to 1827. Between 1831 and 1836 Rolly and Tabby, along with four children, made their way 

to Jefferson Co., Alabama, where at least three additional children would be born. 

In 1839, two different land patents for 40 acres each would be issued to Rauley (SESE S7 T19-S R6-W and 

NENW S18 T19-S R6-W see the map with the scrapbook link in multimedia edition). It is presumed they settled on 

this land and this is where they would raise their family. 

In July, 1845 Rauley and Tabitha became members of the Mud Creek Baptist Church (Jefferson Co, AL), where 

they were members until May 1858. Several of their children also joined the church, all when they were about 16 or 

17 years old. The children, and the month when they joined the church are as follows: Amanda, Dec 1844; Lucinda, 

Feb 1845; Nancy, Mar 1845; William, Aug 1847; and Merritt, Sep 1852. 

In 1850 Rauley's occupation is noted as "farmer" and their land was valued at $300. Also living in the household in 

1850, with their approximate age, were wife Tabby (52), and the following children: Nancy (22), Amanda (20), 

William (18), Merritt (14), Sarah (10) and Robert (8). 

In May 1858, Rauley and Tabitha end their membership at Mud Creek Baptist Church. It is hypothesized that their 

membership there ended due to a move further to the west, as it is noted that in 1861 a land patent for an additional 

240 acres was granted to Rauley (N½SE S12 T19-S R7-W and S½NE S12 T19-S R7-W). It was common for the 

patent to be issued some time after settling the land, and perhaps they moved to this land in 1858. (This new land was 


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an additional mile or so from Mud Creek Baptist Church, which was already a considerable distance from their first 

land settled ca. 1839). 

Shortly after this time, their son William and daughter Sarah depart from Jefferson Co. AL with their spouses (who 

were also siblings) to settle in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

In 1860 Rauley and Tabby still resided in Jefferson Co, Alabama, in the Freelands Precinct. Only one child is living 

with them, Robert age 19. Also in the household were Lewis and Robert Burton, ages 16 and 14 (circumstance and 

relationship unknown). Five slaves are attributed to them in 1860: female, age 38; male, age 11; male, age 6; male, 

age 5; and female, age 4 (1860 Slave Schedule, Woods Precinct, Jefferson Co., AL). 

The Civil War would take it's toll on Rauley and Tabby. Their youngest son, Robert STONE, enlisted in the 

Confederate Army in Sep 1862 and serve in the 18th Alabama Infantry, Company G. Robert died in the war less than 

a year from his enlistment date, about July 1863. 

In 1870 Rauley and Tabby are living alone in the Mud Creek area (T19, R6) of Jefferson Co, Alabama. Only he and 

Tabby are in the household. His real estate is valued at $200 and his personal property at $250. 

From "The Bessemer Journal" newspaper of February 4, 1892, a note written in by a subscriber states: 

"(Razburg) Old Uncle Stone, who is somewhere in the nineties, until five or six months ago, was exceedingly 

spry...But for the last few months his tottering and stooping form refers us to the fact that old age must terminate in 

death..." Two weeks later, under the death notices from "The Bessemer Journal" of February 18, 1892, the following 

is stated: "(Razburg, February 14) Uncle R. Stone passed quietly on January 27th, and left a goodly posterity to 

mourn his departure." So even the first article published on 4 Feb 1892 was already after his death. 

A headstone, which is thought to be Rauley's, is found in Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery #2, Jefferson Co., 

Alabama. However, it states "R. STONE, Aged 80 years". It is thought that this is his headstone, in spite of the 

erroneous age. It was likely placed at a later date or by someone who did not know his actual age at death. 

17. Tabitha PARSONS "Tabby" 36 was born about 1800 in South Carolina. She died after 1870. 

The PARSONS were some of the original settlers of Jefferson Co., Alabama. In the 1870 census of Township 19, 

Range 6 of Jefferson Co. Alabama (where Tabby and Rolly were living), there are numerous PARSONS, presumably 

all descendants of Tabby's grandfather, Joseph PARSONS. 


F i. Lucinda STONE 36 was born about 1827 in South Carolina. 

F ii. Nancy STONE 36 was born about 1828 in South Carolina. 

F iii. Amanda STONE 36 was born 19 Nov 1828 in South Carolina. She died 3 May 1887 in Jefferson 

Co., Alabama and was buried 38 in Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery #1, Jefferson Co., 

Alabama. 

BURIAL: Amanda HOWTON on headstone (married William Carroll Howton on abt 7 Jan 1847). 

8 M iv. William Benton STONE was born 19 Dec 1830 and died 22 Oct 1880. 

M v. Merritt STONE 36 was born about 1834 in Alabama. 

Civil War Service, 26th Alabama Infantry Co. G. 

Merrit Stone, Private, Born in Jefferson County, Alabama and resident there when he enlisted August 5, 

1861. Discharged due to lung disease which damaged the right lung on December 15, 1862 at age 28. 

F vi. Sarah Allie STONE 36 was born 10 Jan 1838 in Alabama. She died 36 4 Oct 1912 in Spearsville, 

Union Pa., Louisiana. 

The birthdates of Sarah's children are taken from a WALDROP family bible in possession of Mrs. John 

M. Waldrop, Haile, LA. 

The family must have moved to Arkansas sometime between Feb 1859 and April 1860 when their first 

child, Robert Marion was born. Like Sarah's brother Bill, Sarah also named their firstborn son after their 

youngest brother, who died in the Civil War. All their children were born in Arkansas. 


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M vii. Robert STONE 36 was born about 1841 in Alabama. He died 1863. 

Died in the Civil War while serving in the 18th Alabama Infantry Co. G. He enlisted September 1862 at 

Camp Beulah, Mobile, Alabama and entered as a Private. His "Reference Card" states "See Manuscript 

No. 1628 for burial, Dated: 31 July 1863". Note that the 18th lost 300 of its 500 men at the Battle of 

Chickamauga, September 18-20, 1863, but apparently Robert died before that. A Private earned $11 per 

month compared to $80 per month for a Lieutenant. 

Robert's body is thought to have not been returned to Jefferson Co. Alabama (Hueytown Historical 

Society). 

18. Samuel Robert WALDROP 39 was born 17 10 Jul 1809 in North Carolina. He died 40 7 Aug 1886 in Ashley 

Co., Arkansas. Samuel married 40,41 Susannah HAMAKER on 12 Dec 1833 in Short Creek, Jefferson, 

Alabama. 

-1850 -- In the 1850 Jefferson County, Alabama census, Samuel R., his wife Susan and 9 children were living in the 

Short Creek area of Jefferson County, Alabama. Samuel and Susan were both listed as 40 years old, and both born in 

North Carolina. The children were: Artimesa, 15; Francis M., 14; Jackson V. B., 13; Benton Z., 11; William L., 9; 

Elizabeth A., 8; Hester C., 6; Nancy F., 4; and Susan M. 

-1858 -- He moved his family to Ashley County, Arkansas, about 1858 (Robert Waldrop, Hueytown Historical 

Society). 

-1880 -- Listed in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Ark, Carter T/S for 1880 census. He was apparently widowed and living 

with his two daughters, Susan Madaline Loften and her children, and Hester Carolina, who was listed as single in the 

census. 

19. Susannah HAMAKER "Susan" 39 was born 42 14 May 1809 in Stokes Co., North Carolina. She died 40 7 May 

1879 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Alternate spelling of Suanna noted. 

BIOGRAPHY: 

1860 -- She was listed as a resident in the census report in Ashley Co., AR, Hamburg P.O., Carter Twp., 1860. 

1862 -- Her father, John Hamaker (70, PA) of Jefferson Co., Alabama, gave his daughter Susan (40, NC), wife of 

Samuel Waldrop (40, NC) of Aarkansas a gift of slaves on 13 June 1862 (Deed Book 12, Page 548 of Jefferson 

County, Alabama). 

1870 -- Susannah also listed in the 1870 Ashley Co., AR census in Carter Twp. with her husband Samuel Robert 

Waldrop and children. 


9 F i. Artemisse Jane WALDROP was born 7 Nov 1834 and died 1 Sep 1890. 

F ii. Francis Marion WALDROP 39 was born 18 Oct 1835 in Alabama. 

Following is from http://www.texas-brigade.com/3arkcob.htm: 

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Waldrop, Francis Marion "Marion" 

Private—Enlisted in Co. B, 3rd Arkansas Infantry, at Berlin, Arkansas, June 9, 1861; killed in action at 

Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, June 16, 1864; born in Alabama, October 19, 1835; listed in Ashley county 

1860 census; occupation farmer; bought land in Ashley county in 1860. 

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An 1860 land patent shows Francis acquiring 160 acres of land in Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

M iii. Rev. Jackson Van Buren WALDROP 39 was born 2 Apr 1837 in Alabama. He died 43 12 Feb 

1915 and was buried 43 in Spearsville Cemetery, Union Pa., Louisiana. 

Rev. Jackson Van Buren WALDROP and wife Sarah STONE came to Ashley Co AR from Jefferson 

Co., Alabama about the time when Sarah STONE's parents, Bill and Artimisa also came to Ashley Co. 

from Jefferson Co., Alabama. 


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Jackson is thought to have served in the Confederate Army in Co. G, 37th Arkansas Infantry as a private 

(OneWorldTree entry). {This has not been independently confirmed, Jim Shell}. 

Jackson V. B. WALDROP was pastor at Central Baptist Church (in the Berea community, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas; 10 miles NE of Hamburg). The minutes from Central Baptist Church meetings from July 

1883 to April 1887 record many of the services over which he presided. However, he may have minister 

there as early as 1870. 

From 1892 to 1909 Jackson served as minister in Spearsville, Louisiana and from 1910-1913 in Hailey, 

Louisiana. From 1914-15 Jacson was known to be a minister in Lillie, Louisiana. 

M iv. Benton Zachariah WALDROP 39 was born 12 Feb 1839 in Alabama. 

M v. William Lee WALDROP 39 was born 1 Aug 1840 in Alabama. He died 1862 and was buried 9 

May 1862 in Elmwood Cemetery, Shelby Co., Memphis, Tennesee. 

-1860: resident of Ashley Co., Arkansas 

-Likely that he died in the Civil War: 

WALDROP, William L. - Co. D, Miller's Ark Inf Batt'n, CSA; buried 09 May 1862 at Elmwood 

Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN (from Arkansas Civil War Soldiers and Sailors) 

F vi. Elizabeth Ann Hasseltine WALDROP 39 was born 28 Dec 1841 in Alabama. She died 36 13 Aug 

1873. 

F vii. Hester Caroline WALDROP 39 was born 7 Dec 1843 in Alabama. She died 36 12 Dec 1921 and 

was buried 9 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

In 1880 Hester was living with her father in Carter TS, Ashley Co. Arkansas. 

F viii. Nancy Henrietta WALDROP 39 was born 15 Jan 1846 in Alabama. She died 36 19 Jul 1857 in 

Alabama and was buried 36 Jul 1857 in Family Cemetery, Jefferson Co., Alabama. 

F ix. Susannah Manadaline WALDROP 39 was born 14 Aug 1848 in Alabama. She died 36 9 Aug 

1885. 

In 1880 Susannah was living in her father's home with her children (Carter TS, Ashley Co., Arkansas) 

M x. John Samuel Dunwooda WALDROP 39 was born 28 Nov 1852. 

20. James Cooper RILEY 16 was born 13,17 1 Jan 1826 in South Carolina. He died 9 Apr 1882 in Ashley Co., 

Arkansas and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. James married 16,30 Elizabeth Ann 

DAVIS on 1 Jan 1851 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

James Cooper Riley was born 1 Jan 1826 in South Carolina. The ancestry of James is not well established, but he 

is believed to be the son of Joseph Riley, born about 1790 in South Carolina. James is the second born of at least 

eight children who all made their way to Ashley Co. Arkansas. It is estimatd that the Riley family departed South 

Carolina sometime after 1838, and spent a few years in Mississippi prior to making their way to Ashley County in the 

late 1840s or early 1850. 

In 1850 James' occupation is listed as "Wagoner" from the census and he was residing in the household of Thomas 

and Elizabeth Denson and their children, along with several other boarders, in White Township, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. Also in this household was Elizabeth Davis, who would become his wife on 1 Jan 1851 in Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

In Nov 1851 Elizabeth gave birth to their first child, John, followed by the birth of twin boys in 1853 (James and 

William), James would only live to be 9 months, and William also died early at age 16. James and Elizabeth would 

have a total of twelve children, with five dying before reaching the age of 20. 

In 1857 a land patent is recorded for 120 acres in the Bearhouse area (S27 W½SW T15S R6W and S28 NESE 

T15S R6W) which was followed by an 1859 patent for 40 acres (S27 NESW T15S R6W) and yet another in 1860 

for 40 acres (SESW T15S R6W 27). (A map showing this land is available in the multi-media version of this report). 

On 23 August 1862, James and Elizabeth joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church by "experience and baptism" [Mt. 

Olive records, p. 8]. The Mt. Olive church would become a focal point for the Riley's and their descendants. Several 

events from James' life and that of his descendants may be found in the meeting minutes of the Mt. Olive church. In 


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July 1867 James was elected as an alternate delegate to the church association [ibid, p. 21]. In June 1868 James was 

elected as a deacon with the ordination following in July 1868 [ibid, p. 23-24]. In August 1868 James was elected as 

a delegate to the church association [ibid, p. 24]. In March 1869 the church entrusted James with funds from the 

church, and in July 1869 he served on a committee to repair the church well [ibid, p. 25]. In September 1869 he was 

elected as an alternate delagate to the church association [ibid, p. 26]. He is shown as a member of the "Sabbath 

School" in April 1873 [ibid, p. 34a]. In June 1873 he served on the church committee to repair the well [ibid, p. 35]. 

The final entry from the Mt. Olive minutes which survive today records his responsibility for early work done in the 

church cemetery. They met on 10 August 1874 to construct a 10-rail fence and gate around the cemetery [ibid, p. 

36]. 

From before 1860 to after 1880 the family resided in Bearhouse Township, Ashley Co., Arkansas. In 1860 the 

land was valued at $1120 and his personal property at $180. In 1870 seven of their children were living with them 

and the land was valued at $1500 and personal property at $800. James is listed as a "farmer" and his sons were 

working the farm. In 1880 six of their children were living with them, with Mary being the oldest and George the 

youngest. In addition, their granddaughter Anna E. Riley, and a paid laborer were in the household. 

James' youngest son, George, would be 9 years old when James died on 9 April 1882. A total of four children 

under age 16 would be left to Elizabeth. 

According to a great-grandson's obituary (Floyd H. Riley), James Cooper Riley "helped lay out the town of 

Hamburg." 

21. Elizabeth Ann DAVIS 16 was born 16,17,34,44 11 Nov 1833 in Mississippi. She died 45,46 7 

Mar 1910 in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 46 8 Mar 1910 in Mt. Olive 


From the March 10, 1910, Ashley County Eagle: 

"Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Riley, who was buried at Mount Olive Tuesday afternoon, was born in 

Tennessee on Nov. 11th, 1833, and was in her 77th year of age. She had continous 

membership in Mt. Olive Baptist Church for fifty-one years. She was a grandmother and 

great-grandmother of one hundred children, and was one of the most pious and consecrated 

mothers in Israel, who ever lived in Ashley County." 

Note that the accompanying photograph is only tentatively identified as Elizabeth Ann Davis. It was likely taken 

shortly before her death. The original is thought to be in possession of Helen Wells as of 2006, with this copy 

provided electronically by Perry Snell, Jr. 


M i. John Rutledge RILEY 16 was born 29,47 12 Nov 1851 in Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. He died 48 19 Apr 1927 in El Paso Co., Texas and was buried 9,49 

24 Apr 1927 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

John Rutledge Riley, Sr. was the oldest child of James and Elizabeth Riley. 

He was a Bible teacher at Mount Olive Baptist Church, and carefully prepared 

each Sunday's lesson. He frequently used "Pelubit's Notes" for his teaching 

preparation, and and the next issue of this reference was always requested by 

him for a Christmas present. 

John and his second wife Martha moved to Montrose for a time prior to moving to the El Paso, Texas, 

area in late 1926 with their children Dr. Jesse Dean Riley and Hattie. John would die in Texas, at the 

time of the 1927 floods, but his sons managed to go from Arkansas to western Texas and back over 

difficult roads to see that his body was brought back to Mount Olive Baptist Church for burial. 

John is noted to have joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church in August, 1869. Over the next ten years the 

church minutes record some a few colorful entries showing his rebellious side with accusations of 

"drinking too much" and "profanity," which was always reconciled with John asking forgiveness of the 

congregation. John's membership at Mt. Olive ended in June 1912--it is hypothesized this is when he 

and Martha moved to Montrose. 

Much of this biography is adapted from those by Blanche Riley Douglas and W. B. Riley, as recorded 

in "Reflections of Ashley County," pp. 372-373 and p. 374. 


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M ii. James Andrew RILEY 16 was born 29 9 May 1853 in Arkansas. He died 3 Jan 1854. 

M iii. William Alexander RILEY 16 was born 29 9 May 1853 in Arkansas. He died 4 Mar 1870. 

10 M iv. James Nathaniel RILEY was born 16 Jan 1855 and died 12 May 1940. 

F v. Mary Ann RILEY 16 was born 50 4 Apr 1857 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. She died 9,51 25 May 1930 

in Ft. Hill, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 16,52 26 May 1930 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley 


July 1870: joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church by "experience and baptistm" (Mt. Olive records, p. 28). 

Apr 1873: member of the "Sabbath School" at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Mt. Olive records, p. 34a). 

M vi. Joseph Holmes RILEY "Joe" 16 was born 53 3 Mar 1860 in Arkansas and 

was baptized 54 Jul 1875 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

He died 13 Apr 1921 and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

July 1875: joined Mt. Olive Baptist church by "experience and baptism" (Mt. 

Olive Records, p. 39). 

Aug 1881: elected as an alternate delegate to the church association (Mt. Olive 

Records, p. 53). 

Feb 1884: brought up on charges of dancing and using profane language; admitted to and reconciled 

May 1884 (Mt. Olive Records, p. 57) 

August 1894: Joe was ordained a deacon of Mt. Olive baptist church (ibid, p. 87). 

Joe served as Ashley County judge from 1912 to 1916 ["Reflections of Ashley County", p. 90]. 

M vii. Samuel Jackson RILEY 16 was born 23 15 Mar 1863 in Arkansas. He died 1 Jan 1878 and was 

buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Apr 1873: member of the "Sabbath School" at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Mt. Olive records, p. 34a). 

F viii. Susan Elizabeth RILEY "Susie" 16 was born 23 28 Feb 1866 in Arkansas. She died 1 Oct 1913 and 

was buried in Hamburg Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas 55 . 

Owned and operated hotels in Hamburg (Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 225). 

From the Ashley County Eagle, January 23, 1908: 

"Mrs. S. E. Linder of this city, and Mr. Lou Elkins of Indiana were united in marriage by Rev. F. P. Doak 

at the home of the bride last Sunday evening at 6:30." 

M ix. Robert Randolph RILEY 16 was born 13,23 12 Nov 1868 in Arkansas. He died 13,28 11 Apr 1944 in 

Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 13 in Hamburg Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Mar 1883: excluded from fellowship of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church due to "dancing" (Mt. Olive 

Records, p. 56). 

9 Sep 1884: joined Central Baptist Church, left via "letter" in 1891. 

23 Jul 1887: considered in "disorder" according to Central Baptist Church records 

27 Aug 1887: made concessions to the church (Central Baptist Church) (Note that Eliza McDougald, 

Robert's future wife would join the church this same day by "experience and baptism"). 

In 1891 Robert rejoined Mt. Olive Baptist church "by letter" along with wife Eliza. They were members 

there until 3 April 1909 when they left by letter (Mt. Olive Records, p. 72). 

F x. Louisa Jane RILEY "Lula" 16 was born 16,17 9 May 1871 in Arkansas. She died 9 21 Apr 1890 and 

was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 


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M xi. George Thomas RILEY "Big George" 16 was born 17 7 Jul 1873 in Arkansas and was baptized 56 

10 Aug 1889 in Central Baptist Church, Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He died 22 26 Jul 1951 and 

was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

George joined Central Baptist Church of Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas in August 1889 and was a 

member through April 1899. In April 1899 he is noted as joining Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Berea 

(Mt. Olive Records, p. 72). 

Lived his entire life in the home in which he was born--that of his father James Cooper Riley 

(Reflections of Ashley County, p 371). 

From George's 1918 WW I Registration card, he is described as "tall and stout with blue eyes and 

brown hair." 

Following are entries from the records of the Central Baptist Church: 

---------- 

August 8th 1891: "Charges were preferred against Bro. George Riley and Will Linder for trespassing 

on Bro. Dave Williamson's place after nite and the deacons was to notify them of the charges against 

them." 

June 11, 1892: "Charges was preferred against Bro. George Riley for using profanity and a committee 

of one J. B. Franklin was to notify Bro. George Riley of the charges against him." 

August 13th, 1892 "Bro. J. B. Franklin reported that Bro. George Riley stated that he would meet 

with the church and answer to charges against him but he was absent and the church continued his case 

until next meeting." 

September 10th 1892 "Bro. George Riley made satisfactory concessions to the church for using 

profanity." 

February 4th 1893 "Charges was preferred against Bro. George Riley and Ab Knight for drunkness 

and a committee Bro. J. B. Franklin and E. T. Johnson was to notify them of charges against them." 

June 3rd 1893 (after several deferrals at monthly meetings) "Bro. George Riley's case was taken up 

and the church withdrew fellowship from him." 

August 1894, George is restored to Central Baptist Church. 

April 8th, 1899: "Bro. George Riley called for a letter of dismission which was granted" 

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M xii. Patrick Joshua RILEY 16 was born 25 Sep 1876. He died 9 Aug 1877. 

22. Robert W. TAYLOR 17 was born 42 29 Aug 1835 in Greene Co., Alabama. He died 40 11 Jul 1862 in Ashley 

Co., Arkansas. Robert married 42 Elizabeth A. MCCLAREN on 20 Oct 1857 in Kemper Co., Mississippi. 

1860: living beside his mother with wife Elizabeth and daughter Julia. 

23. Elizabeth A. MCCLAREN 17,40 was born about 1837 in Mississippi. 

Married by Esquire Fox. 

Robert and Elizabeth had the following children: 

11 F i. Julia Fidelia TAYLOR was born 1 Feb 1859 and died 7 Feb 1878. 

F ii. Georgia Carry TAYLOR "Georgie" 57,58 was born 9,17 13 Nov 1860 in Arkansas. She died 9,59,60 27 

Nov 1889 in Bearhouse, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., 

Arkansas. 

From the December 5, 1889, Ashley County Eagle: 

"Mrs. Georgie Riley, about 28, good wife of Mr. J. R. Riley, died at her home near Bearhouse, of an 

abscess on her lungs, on Wednesday of last week, November 27th, 1889. Memoriam in January 9, 1890 

issue." 

F iii. Jelly(?) R. TAYLOR 17,23 was born 17 about 1863 in Arkansas. 


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24. Jeptha DOUGLASS 40 was born about 1808 in Little Nail Creek, Franklin Co., Georgia. He died 1856 in 

Tchula, Holmes Co., Mississippi. Jeptha married 40,61 Mary SMITH on 18 Feb 1829 in Lawrence Co., 

Mississippi. 

Farmed in Georgia before going on to Mississippi (Camella M. Butts, 23 October 1997). Jeptha was a land 

speculator in Yazoo County with his brothers and in-laws. Before 1840 moved to Carroll where he was a large 

landowner. At least 10 children. (Camilla M. Butts 1991, A Gathering of Cousins - Madison, Sullivan, Raymond, 

Douglas, and Related Families, pp. 321 and 340.) 

- 1830 Mississippi census, Copiah County. (Jephthah Douglass) 

- 1840 Mississippi census, Carroll County. 

- 1845 Mississippi census, Carroll County 

- 1850 Mississippi census, Carroll County p. 217, Southern Division, 18 September 1850, dwelling 308, family 337. 

Jeptha Douglass 42 Georgia, with Mary 36 Mississippi, Anderson 15, Sarah A. 12, Nancy 11, Martha A. 7, Mary 5, 

and Elizabeth 3. 

Robbed and murdered near Tchula on the road to Jackson. Buried there (Camilla M. Butts 1991, A Gathering of 

Cousins - Madison, Sullivan, Raymond, Douglas, and Related Families, p. 321). 

25. Mary SMITH was born about 1813 in Lawrence Co., Mississippi. She died 29,40 after 1860 in Yazoo Co., 

Mississippi. 

Mary remarried (a CARPENTER) after the murder of her husband. Her second husband apparently married her only 

to obtain her property; he threw her and her children out. A granddaughter is Midge Eldgridge of Memphis, 

Tennessee. (Camella M. Butts, 23 October 1997). Carpenter sold his wife's property and deserted the family. She 

died in Yazoo County, Misssissippi (Camilla M. Butts 1991, A Gathering of Cousins - Madison, Sullivan, Raymond, 

Douglas, and Related Families, pp. 318 and 321). 

- It is noted from the 1830 US Census that an Owen Carpenter is listed on the same page as Mary's first husband, 

Jeptha (and he is approximately the same age as Jeptha); might he be Mary's second husband? 

- 1860 Mississippi census, Attala County p. 98, T13 R8, Post Office Center, 14 August 1860, dwelling 593, family 

654. Mary CARPENTER. Also in household are Elizabeth Douglass 14, Eli S. Douglass 12, and Susan Douglass 6. 

Death location from individual entry in OneWorldTree. 


M i. Andrew J. DOUGLASS 62 was born 62 Jun 1829 in Copiah Co., Mississippi. 

M ii. James DOUGLASS 62 was born 62 about 1832 in Mississippi. 

M iii. Thomas DOUGLASS 62 was born 62 about 1834 in Mississippi. 

M iv. Anderson DOUGLASS 44 was born 44 about 1835 in Mississippi. 

F v. Sarah A. DOUGLASS 44 was born 44 about 1838 in Mississippi. 

F vi. Nancy Jane DOUGLASS 44,61 was born 44 16 Dec 1840 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. She died 61 20 

May 1907 in Leake Co., Mississippi and was buried 61 in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., 

Mississippi. 

F vii. Martha A. DOUGLASS 44 was born 44 about 1843 in Mississippi. 

F viii. Mary Ann DOUGLASS 44,63 was born 63 10 Feb 1845 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. She died 63 24 

Mar 1900 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., Mississippi. 

F ix. Elizabeth Catherine DOUGLASS 44,61 was born 44,61 Mar 1847 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. 

12 M x. Eli Smith DOUGLASS was born 4 Dec 1850 and died 29 Aug 1928. 

F xi. Susan DOUGLASS 29 was born 29 about 1854 in Mississippi. 

26. William Huston LEE 40 was born 29 about 1826 in South Carolina. He died 28 Aug 1868 in Leake Co., 

Mississippi. William married 29 Martha J. STONE about 1848. 


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27. Martha J. STONE 40 was born about 1827 in Virginia. She died after 1854. 

Identification of maiden name STONE via Milt Riviere. Older sister of Virginia Texas Stone. 


M i. Samuel A. LEE 31 was born 29 about 1850 in Georgia. 

F ii. Shadie Ann LEE 31 was born 29 about 1852 in Georgia. 

13 F iii. Saletha Jane LEE was born 1 Apr 1854 and died 10 Jan 1929. 

M iv. William H. LEE "Buster" 31 was born 29,43 1 Feb 1856 in Mississippi. 

F v. Sarah Elizabeth LEE 31 was born 29,43 29 Aug 1859 in Mississippi. She died 43 17 Dec 1941 and 

was buried 43 in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi. 

M vi. John Franklin LEE 31 was born 17,31 16 Feb 1863 in Leake Co., Mississippi. He died 43 30 Mar 

1912 and was buried 31 in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi. 

M vii. George Washington LEE "Wash" 31 was born 17 about 1867 in Mississippi. 

28. Unknown TURNER was born 17 before 1810 in North Carolina. He married 23 UNKNOWN before 1826. 

29. UNKNOWN was born 17 before 1810 in South Carolina. 


14 M i. Anderson Luke Robinson TURNER was born Mar 1826 and died 19 May 1903. 

30. Micajah STONE was born 17 about 1800 in Virginia. He died 29,64 after 1866. Micajah married 33,44 Lucy 

AKERS on 2 Jun 1823 in Patrick Co., Virginia. 

Micajah was born abt. 1800 in Virginia. Micajah and Lucy were married about 1824 in Virginia. In abt 1833 Micajah 

and Lucy moved from Virginia to Georgia. In 1850 he and Lucy were living in Stone Mountain Township, DeKalb 

Co., Georgia, where he was a farmer. His land was valued at $200. The family would move from Georgia to 

Mississippi by 1860 when they were residing in Leake Co., Mississippi, where he was farming. In 1860 his land was 

valued at $600. 

An 1866 Mississippi state census entry for "M. Stone" is noted in Leake Co., and is presumed to be Micajah. 

31. Lucy AKERS was born 17 about 1804 in Virginia. She died 29 after 1860. 

Surname from Susan McMorrine, Feb 2005. 


M i. Edmund P. STONE was born 44 about 1824 in Virginia. He died 33 30 May 1892. 

F ii. Martha J. STONE 40 was born about 1827 in Virginia. She died after 1854. 

Identification of maiden name STONE via Milt Riviere. Older sister of Virginia Texas Stone. 

F iii. Artesinal M. STONE "Arta" 33 was born 44 about 1829 in Virginia. 

F iv. Sarah Ann STONE was born 33 27 Sep 1830. She died 33 2 Feb 1875. 

M v. Hudson STONE 33 was born 44 about 1832 in Virginia. 

F vi. Caroline STONE was born 44 about 1834 in Georgia. 

15 F vii. Virginia Texas STONE was born 6 Jul 1837 and died 19 Aug 1901. 

F viii. Nancy Ann STONE 33 was born 44 about 1839 in Georgia. 


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M ix. Andrew J. STONE was born 29 about 1841 in Georgia. He died 33,43 17 Apr 1888 and was buried 43 

in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi. 

Rocky Point Cemetery: Andrew J. STONE, died Apr 17,1888, aged 47 yrs 

M x. William J. STONE was born 29 about 1841 in Georgia. 

M xi. Ira A. STONE was born 29 about 1844 in Georgia. 

F xii. Lucy E. STONE was born 29 about 1848 in Georgia. 

Sixth Generation 

34. Isaiah PARSONS 40 was born about 1782 in Laurens Co., South Carolina. He died about 1853 in Jefferson 

Co, Alabama. Isaiah married 40 Martha TRAVIS about 1800 in South Carolina. 

From the 1850 Census, Isaiah was living in the Mud Creek precinct of Jefferson Co., Alabama and his occupation 

was "Farmer." His real estate was valued at $500 and his approximate age from the census was 68. He was living 

with "Mary" age 65 (and also born in South Carolina), and a child named Clister who was only 6 months old (and 

born in AL). 

35. Martha TRAVIS 40 was born about 1782 in Laurens Co, South Carolina. 


17 F i. Tabitha PARSONS was born about 1800 and died after 1870. 

36. Zachariah WALDROP "Zack" was born 25 Jan 1785 in Rutherford, North Carolina. He died 18 Feb 1867 in 

Bessemer, Jefferson Co., Alabama and was buried 20 Feb 1867 in Waldrop Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson 

Co., Alabama. Zack married Esther MCCLERKIN on 8 Oct 1808 in Rutherford, North Carolina. 

1808 -- According to North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, his bride is listed as Hester McClerkin. The bond 

date is 8 October, 1808, and was entered at Rutherford County. Bondsman was Thomas Littlejohn. It was witnessed 

by James Morris. 

1818 -- Zack arrived in Jefferson Co. Alabama in 1818 as noted in an excerpt of an essay by Simon J. Smith, 

"Toadvine in its Heyday" (date written unknown) (Hueytown Historical Society): 

CHAPTER 2 EARLY INHABITANTS, WALDROP In 1818 three brothers settled in Jefferson County; they were 

from South Carolina. No doubt white people lived in this area before these dates, but none of them owned land. 

Robert 'Rob' Waldrop son of Jechonias (John) Waldrop entered a forty acre tract one mile from where old Rock 

Creek Church now stands, getting his patent in September 1821. Joe, Rob's brother, got title to a half section in what 

was to be known as Waldrop's Mill and would later become known as Toadvine on February 2, 1823. Joe and Rob's 

brother Zack, settled on Lick Creek near what is known today as Virginia Mines. (Full essay at 

http://www.hueytown.org/historical/Families/Robert_Waldrop.htm as of Nov 2004). 

1830 -- He appears in the 1830 Census in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

1850 -- In the 1850 Census, he is shown in the Mud Creek District of Jefferson County, with his wife listed as 

"Easter." His land was valued at $200. Also living in their home was "Vasti" (Female, approx age 19, born in AL). 

1860 -- In the 1860 Census, he is in the Jonesboro District. His real estate is valued at $500 and personal property at 

$750. 

37. Esther MCCLERKIN "Hester" 40 was born about 1790 in North Carolina. She died 25 Aug 1875 in Jefferson 

Co., Alabama. 


18 M i. Samuel Robert WALDROP was born 10 Jul 1809 and died 7 Aug 1886. 


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F ii. Nancy S. WALDROP was born 2 Mar 1814 in North Carolina. She died 12 Jan 1879 in Jefferson 

Co, Alabama and was buried 38 1879 in Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co, 

Alabama. 

BURIAL: Nancy S. SMITH on headstone (married Oliver M. Smith on 10 May 1838). 

M iii. John H. WALDROP 65 was born 12 Jun 1818 in Alabama. He died 8 Dec 1889 in Jefferson Co, 

Alabama and was buried 38 in Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson, Alabama. 

F iv. Jane Cardine WALDROP 40 was born 13 Aug 1822 in Alabama. 

M v. Albert Dunwoody WALDROP "Wood" 65 was born 13 Feb 1826 in Alabama. He died about 

1895 in Montgomery Co, Alabama. 

F vi. Vesta Margaret WALDROP 65 was born 17 Feb 1831 in Alabama. She died 15 Nov 1900 in 

Hueytown, Jefferson Co, Alabama and was buried 38 in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, 

Jefferson Co, Alabama. 

BURIAL: Vesta M. MEIGS on headstone (married James Lloyd MEIGS). 

38. John HAMAKER 66 was born about 1780 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died 67 1864 in Valley Creek, 

Jefferson Co., Alabama and was buried 68 in Valley Creek Burial Grounds, Jefferson Co., Alabama. John 

married Sarah Elizabeth SPEARS about 1804. 

Alternate spelling of "Hammeker" noted. 

John Hamaker was a "Miller, Carpenter, Farmer" 

Location of Valley Creek Burial Ground is not known--does not appear to be listed in Jefferson Co. AL cemetery 

listings. There is a Valley Creek Cemetery, but John Hamaker is not listed there. 

39. Sarah Elizabeth SPEARS 69 was born about 1785 in Charlottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia. She died 

1838/1840 in Jefferson Co, Alabama and was buried 1838/1840 in Valley Creek, Jefferson Co., Alabama. 


M i. William HAMAKER 44 was born about 1806 in Virginia. 

19 F ii. Susannah HAMAKER was born 14 May 1809 and died 7 May 1879. 

M iii. James HAMAKER 44 was born about 1817 in Virginia. 

40. Joseph RILEY 40 was born 17 about 1790 in Laurens Co., South Carolina. He married Unknown UNKNOWN. 

1852: Mentioned in the Ashley Co., Arkansas "Indirect Index of Deeds, Mortgages, and Other Instruments", Book A, 

p. 260 

"Riley, Joseph from Ashley County July 19, 1852" 

41. Unknown UNKNOWN was born 17 in South Carolina. 

BIRTH: Birth location taken from 1880 US Census records of son. 


M i. Andrew James RILEY 70 was born 44 about 1824 in South Carolina. 

1850: Ashley Co., Arkansas Marriage Records: A. J. Riley, aged 27 and Mary Ann Maines, aged 22, 

md 27 Aug 1850. 

20 M ii. James Cooper RILEY was born 1 Jan 1826 and died 9 Apr 1882. 

F iii. Martha RILEY 71 was born 71 after Jul 1832. She died 71 after Jul 1853. 

Estimated birth date of between Jul 1832 and 1835. 


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M iv. Robert Harvey RILEY 30 was born 13,17,34,72 1 Nov 1836 in Laurens Co., South Carolina. He died 13 

3 Jul 1911 and was buried 13 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Jul 1874: joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church by "Experience" (Mt. Olive records, p. 37) 

Sep 1876: called for letters of dismission for himself and wife Frances from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 

Ashley Co., Arkansas (Mt. Olive records, p. 42). 

From the July 6, 1911 edition of the Ashley County Eagle: 

"Mr. Robert Riley, an old citizen of the Berea neighborhood, dropped dead from heart failure about three 

o’clock Monday afternoon, July 3rd, 1911, while on his way to visit his son in Drew County. He was 

travelling in a buggy with two of his granddaughters, about three miles from home when he suddenly fell 

dead withour uttering a word. He was about 75 years of age, served in the Confederate Army, and 

enjoyed the last meeting with his comrades at the late Reunion in Little Rock. He leaves a large circle of 

relatives and friends." 

F v. Louisa I. RILEY 70,71,73 was born 29,71 about 1838 in South Carolina. She died 29 after 1860. 

M vi. John RILEY 71 was born 71 after Jul 1832. He died 71 after Jul 1853. 

Estimated birth year of between 1838 and 1844. 

M vii. William RILEY 70,71,73 was born 29,73 about 1843 in Mississippi. He died 29 after 1860. 

-1860: residing in home of older brother James Cooper Riley in Bearhouse TS, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

F viii. Mary S. RILEY 70,71,73 was born 71 after Jul 1832. She died 71 after Jul 1853. 

Estimated birth date of after 1843. 

42. Unknown DAVIS was born 17,34 before 1818 in Virginia. He married Unknown UNKNOWN. 

43. Unknown UNKNOWN was born 17,34 before 1818 in Virginia. 


21 F i. Elizabeth Ann DAVIS was born 11 Nov 1833 and died 7 Mar 1910. 

44. John W. TAYLOR 40 was born 1 Oct 1812 in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina. He died 13 Apr 1853 in 

California. John married 42 Elizabeth A. NEWSUM on 22 Oct 1832 in Greene Co., Alabama. 

John Taylor died soon after arriving in California, with hopes of making it rich in the Gold Rush. Following is a 

transcription of a letter written by John W. TAYLOR to his wife Elizabeth Newsum TAYLOR, a little more than one 

month prior to his death. The letter is addressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, Beaverdam, Clark County, Mississippi. 

---------- 

Calaforna Tuolama [Tuolumne] Co. Sanora 

March the 6th 1853 

Dear Elizabeth 

I take the present opportunity of writing you a few lines to in form you that I am well with the exceptions of a bad cold 

and hope these few lines will find you all the Same. I arrived at Sanfrancisco on the 19th of feb. and came to this 

place the 22nd and found in the post office a letter from Alexander and last Sunday I met with him hear and have 

came hear to day to meet him and Andrews and I Expect to gow with them this Evening. I am with some men that 

appear very willing for me to stay with them but they do not Suit me I have nothing of importance wright We had a 

great deal of sickness on the Ship in going from panaman [or panamar] to Sanfrancisco their dyed a bout fifty one day 

10 or 12. [I think he means that about 50 men died enroute and one day 10 or 12 died.] Some nights their would be 

5 or 6 Some hollowing and scraming and dying clost to me and expected by time next thought to keep from taking the 

diseases I slept out on the herricane deck as much as possible and when I slept in by birth I would open the port hole 


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and I lie with my face at it So as to keep from Smelling the cent of the Ship and to get pure air and have Escapt 

Sickness, only a bad cold. 

I have worked hear some but have not made a nery thing yet more than board Some people hear are making large 

Sumes of gold and others are not making anything worth a mention walker I have joined a compony to go on 

_________ river we have cent 15 to min ___ the[?] to prospect the Start to day and will be back in 3 or 4 weeks the 

presumption that a man can make his pile their a shorttime and we have sent those men to se and they are to report to 

the company that sends them Write me at this place direct your letter to Sonora Calafornia Tuolla Co 

(signed) John Taylor 

45. Elizabeth A. NEWSUM "Betsy" 42 was born 7 Jun 1818 in Bedford Co., Tennessee. She died 11 Jul 1897 in 

Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried 9 in New Texas Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

Married by the Revd John Lamboth. 

John and Betsy had the following children: 

22 M i. Robert W. TAYLOR was born 29 Aug 1835 and died 11 Jul 1862. 

M ii. James L. TAYLOR 17 was born 42 24 Apr 1837 in Greene Co., Alabama. 

1860: residing with wife Emily in his mother's household. 

1880: Enumerated twice in the 1880 Census 

-Carter TS, Ashley Co., AR 

-Bearhouse TS, Ashley Co., AR 

Alternate middle initial of "T" given in the John W. Taylor Bible notes. 

Alternate birth date of 14 Apr 1837 given in the John W. Taylor Bible notes. 

M iii. William G. TAYLOR was born 42 19 Apr 1839 in Greene Co., Alabama. He died 11 Dec 1862 in 

Van Buren Co., Arkansas. 

-1860 census: working as "farm hand", residing in the residence of Dempsey Barnes, Bearhouse 

Township, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

From Taylor Family Bible records, he "died in army", so he was presumably a Confederate soldier. 

However, the death location of Van Buren Co, Arkansas indicates that he did not die on the battlefield, 

but perhaps from an illness. 

M iv. Lemuel Columbus TAYLOR 17 was born 42 19 Dec 1841 in Greene Co., Alabama. 

Enumerated twice in the 1880 Census 

-Carter TS, Ashley Co., AR as Columbus Taylor 

-Bearhouse TS, Ashley Co., AR as Lemuel Taylor 

Total of 11 children, 6 who were living as of the 1900 census. 

F v. A. Nancy Clementine TAYLOR "Clementine" 17,23 was born 42 6 Feb 1844 in Mississippi. 

F vi. Cornelia E. TAYLOR 17 was born 42 9 Jun 1846 in Clarke Co., Mississippi. 

F vii. Victoria TAYLOR was born 44 about 1848 in Mississippi. 

F viii. Amanda J. TAYLOR "Mandy" 17 was born 42 9 Sep 1848 in Clarke Co., Mississippi. She died 14 

Apr 1889. 

F ix. Isabell Sephronia TAYLOR "Froney" 17 was born 42 9 Dec 1850 in Clarke Co., Mississippi. 


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M x. John Alexandria F. TAYLOR 42 was born 1 Mar 1853 in Clarke Co., 

Mississippi. He died 26 May 1930 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas and 

was buried 74,75 in Promised Land Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. 

John was in Arkansas by 1858. 

He died at 1:55 a.m. at the home of his son, Charles W. Taylor (John A. Taylor 

Bible). 

46. Duncan MCCLAREN 44 was born 44 about 1810 in North Carolina. He married Romelia UNKNOWN. 

47. Romelia UNKNOWN 44 was born 44 about 1815 in North Carolina. 


23 F i. Elizabeth A. MCCLAREN was born about 1837. 

F ii. Ellen MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1832 in North Carolina. 

F iii. Mary MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1834 in North Carolina. 

F iv. Caroline MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1838 in Mississippi. 

F v. Virginia MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1840 in Mississippi. 

M vi. John MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1842 in Mississippi. 

M vii. James MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1844 in Mississippi. 

M viii. Hugh MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1845 in Mississippi. 

M ix. Duncan MCCLAREN was born 44 about 1846 in Mississippi. 

48. John DOUGLASS 40 was born 4 Oct 1764 in South Carolina. He died 9 Nov 1839 in Allen, Copiah Co., 

Mississippi and was buried 40 in New Providence Baptist Church, Copiah Co., Mississippi. John married 40 

Nancy Denham WALDEN on 1804. 

-1802, purchased land in Franklin County, Georgia. A neighbor was Jeptha Yarbrough. This property sold in 1808 

(OneWorldTree individual entry). 

-1818 lived in Lawrence County, Mississippi (OneWorldTree individual entry). 

49. Nancy Denham WALDEN 40 was born 20 May 1774 in Copiah, Mississippi. She died Aug 1836 in Yazoo 

City, Mississippi. 


24 M i. Jeptha DOUGLASS was born about 1808 and died 1856. 

50. Elijah Calvin SMITH 40 was born 1786 in North Carolina. He died 1872 in Sontag, Lawrence Co., 

Mississippi. Elijah married 40,76 Mary Polly RULE on 9 Jul 1805 in Adams Co., Mississippi. 

Died in Sontag, Lawrence County, Mississippi (Camilla M. Butts 1991, A Gathering of Cousins - Madison, Sullivan, 

Raymond, Douglas, and Related Families, pp. 318 and 321). 

51. Mary Polly RULE 40 was born 1792 in North Carolina. She died 1871 in Mississippi. 


25 F i. Mary SMITH was born about 1813 and died after 1860. 

52. Bennet (?) LEE was born 44 about 1804 in North Carolina. He married Sarah (?) UNKNOWN before 1828. 


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There is only a tenuous establishment of Bennet and Sarah as the parents of William. From the 1850 census of 

William, it is noted that William is at a young age (22) and probably recently married to Martha STONE. Given his 

age, it is unlikely William would have recently moved into DeKalb Co. single (It is known that his future wife Martha 

J. had been in DeKalb county for some time). Bennet and Sarah also resided in DeKalb Co during the 1850 census, 

and the birth locations and dates of their children support that William may be their son. 

53. Sarah (?) UNKNOWN was born 44 about 1802 in South Carolina. 


26 M i. William Huston LEE was born about 1826 and died 28 Aug 1868. 

54. Micajah STONE is printed as #30 on page 22. 

55. Lucy AKERS is printed as #31 on page 22. 

62. John AKERS was born 77 8 Nov 1771. He died 77 3 Sep 1849. John married Sarah BROWN. 

63. Sarah BROWN was born 77 about 1778. She died 77 23 Jul 1861. 


F i. Mary AKERS "Polly" was born 77 about 1795. 

M ii. Robert AKERS was born 77 about 1798. He died 77 about 1849. 

M iii. Hudson Henry AKERS was born 77 about 1800. 

31 F iv. Lucy AKERS was born about 1804 and died after 1860. 

M v. Nathaniel AKERS was born 77 10 Apr 1811. He died 77 18 Jul 1869. 

F vi. Arta AKERS was born 77 1811/1815. 

F vii. Sarah AKERS was born 77 15 Nov 1815. She died 77 22 Dec 1886. 

F viii. Nancy AKERS was born 77 1815/1818. 

M ix. Jackson AKERS was born 77 27 Nov 1818. He died 77 18 Apr 1879. 

M x. Samuel AKERS was born 77 about 1821. 

M xi. William AKERS was born 77 about 1825. He died 77 about 1858. 

Seventh Generation 

68. Joseph Garrett PARSONS 40 was born about 1740 in England. He died 1823 in Jefferson Co, Alabama. 

Joseph married Alcey GOOLSBY on 1763 in Laurens Co, South Carolina. 

69. Alcey GOOLSBY was born about 1740 in South Carolina. She died about 1795 in Laurens Co, South 

Carolina. 


34 M i. Isaiah PARSONS was born about 1782 and died about 1853. 

72. Jechonias WALDROP "John" 65 was born before 1770. He married Margaret HARRISON. 

73. Margaret HARRISON 65 was born before 1770. 


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John and Margaret had the following children: 

36 M i. Zachariah WALDROP was born 25 Jan 1785 and died 18 Feb 1867. 

M ii. Robert WALDROP "Rob" 36 was born 25 Apr 1777. He died 38 1851 in Jefferson Co., Alabama 

and was buried 38 in Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Co, Alabama. 

M iii. Joseph WALDROP "Joe". 

M iv. Ezekial WALDROP. 

76. David HAMAKER 40 was born 1752 in Pennsylvania. He died 1810 in Augusta, Virginia. David married Ann 

HERR. 

MILITARY: 1777 Revolutionary War; 7th Co., 6 Battalion, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania P. Military Service: 

1782 Revolutionary War, 5th Co. 7th Battalion 

Father is Johann Adam HAMACHER b: ABT. 1717 in Werkhausen, Rhine Valley, Germany. Mother is Eva Maria 

LICHT b: ABT. 1719 in Wiedt, Westerwald, Rhine Valley, Germany. 

Marriage 1 Anna HERR b: 1760 in Cocalico, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Married abt. 1778 in Lancaster 

County, Pennsylvania 

Children 

1. Barbara HAMAKER b: 1778 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; of, Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio 

2. John HAMAKER b: 1780 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 

3. Adam HAMAKER b: 22 JAN 1790 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 

4. Samue l HAMAKER b: 22 JAN 1790 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 

5. Anna HAMAKER b: ABT. 1794 in Shenandoah, Albemarle County, Virginia 

6. Joseph HAMAKER b: 14 JUL 1794 in Albemarle County, Virginia 

Marriage 2 Margaret "Peggy" STOUT b: ABT. 1764 in Hanover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 

Married 21 JAN 1804 in Shenandoah, Virginia. 

DEATH: Aft. 1810 in Augusta County, Virginia 

77. Ann HERR 40 was born 1760 in Cocalico, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She died 1795 in Augusta, Virginia. 

Alternate dates given for events (OneWorldTree). Alternate name of "Anna" given (OneWorldTree). 


38 M i. John HAMAKER was born about 1780 and died 1864. 

78. William SPEER 40 was born 1758 in Somerset, Maryland. He died 1859 in Jefferson, Alabama. William 

married Milley ESTEP. 

79. Milley ESTEP 40 was born 1764 in Maryland. She died 1862 in Alabama. 


39 F i. Sarah Elizabeth SPEARS was born about 1785 and died 1838/1840. 

90. Harmon NEWSUM 40 was born 1792 in North Carolina. He died Feb 1826 in Greene Co., Alabama. Harmon 

married Lucy MADISON on 1812. 

***************** 

OneWorldTree Entry: 

DEATH: File #110 Probate Rec, Greene Co, AL. Inventory of Estatedated 9 Feb 1826. 

GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN: Will Rec Bk B, 1827-1841, Greene Co, AL,dated 12 Oct 1829. Meddes 

Thatch/Thach, guardian. Copies of courtrecords in possession of V Hagen. 

***************** 

91. Lucy MADISON 40 was born 1792 in Greene Co., Alabama. She died 1851 in Clarke Co., Mississippi. 

Alternate birth location and date given: 1797 in Tennessee (OneWorldTree). 


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Harmon and Lucy had the following children: 

45 F i. Elizabeth A. NEWSUM was born 7 Jun 1818 and died 11 Jul 1897. 

100. John SMITH 40 was born about 1750 in Goochland, Virginia. He died 1808 in Wampee, Marion, South 

Carolina. John married Indian UNKNOWN. 

101. Indian UNKNOWN 40 . 

Thought to be a Cherokee Indian (per Robert E. STONE). This is corroborative with the Indian nation locations in an 

1820 map of the United States. The Cherokee Nation covered present day northern Georgia and western North 

Carolina. (Their son, Elijah Calvin SMITH was born in North Carolina). 


50 M i. Elijah Calvin SMITH was born 1786 and died 1872. 

102. Thomas RULE 40 . 

He had the following children: 

51 F i. Mary Polly RULE was born 1792 and died 1871. 

110. John AKERS is printed as #62 on page 28. 

111. Sarah BROWN is printed as #63 on page 28. 

124. William E. AKERS IV was born 77 about 1737. He died 77 about 1834. William married Mary BLACKBURN. 

125. Mary BLACKBURN "Polly" was born 77 about 1740. She died 77 about 1830. 


M i. James AKERS was born 77 about 1765. He died 77 after 1830. 

M ii. Blackburn AKERS was born 77 about 1770. He died 77 23 Oct 1859. 

F iii. Martha AKERS "Patty" was born 77 about 1770. 

62 M iv. John AKERS was born 8 Nov 1771 and died 3 Sep 1849. 

F v. Lucinda (Lucy) AKERS was born 77 1770/1775. She died 77 after 1850. 

F vi. Phoebe AKERS was born 77 about 1776. She died 77 1 Aug 1861. 

F vii. Susannah AKERS was born 77 about 1777. 

M viii. Daniel AKERS was born 77 about 1779. He died 77 about 1840. 

M ix. Stephen AKERS was born 77 7 May 1781. He died 77 23 Sep 1805. 

M x. Samuel AKERS was born 77 7 May 1781. He died 77 28 Apr 1847. 

M xi. Nathaniel AKERS was born 77 about 1785. He died 77 8 Jan 1852. 

F xii. Mary AKERS was born 77 about 1786. 

M xiii. William A. AKERS was born 77 about 1787. He died 77 about 1853. 

Eighth Generation 

138. James GOOLSBY 40 was born 20 Jun 1716 in James City, Virginia. He died Oct 1797 in Oglethorpe, 

Georgia. James married 40 Elizabeth KIRBY on 1743 in Goochland Co, Virginia. 

139. Elizabeth KIRBY 40 was born 1728 in Goochland Co, Virginia. She died 1814 in Goosepond, Oglethorpe, 

Georgia. 


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James and Elizabeth had the following children: 

69 F i. Alcey GOOLSBY was born about 1740 and died about 1795. 

152. Johann Adamus HAMACHER 40 was born about 1718 in Rhine Valley, Werkhausen, Westerwald (Region), 

Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany. He died 1783 in Pennsylvania. Johann married 40 Eva Marie LICHT on 28 Apr 

1739 in Oberhattert, Germany. 

153. Eva Marie LICHT 40 was born about 1718 in Wiedt, Wsterwald, Rhine Valley, Germany. She died about 

1762 in Derry, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 


76 M i. David HAMAKER was born 1752 and died 1810. 

154. John HERR 40 was born about 1727 in Cocalico, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died about 1775 in Cocalico, 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 


77 F i. Ann HERR was born 1760 and died 1795. 

158. Thomas ESTEP 40 was born 3 Nov 1730 in Anne Arundel, Maryland. He died 1807 in Salisbury, Rowan, 

North Carolina. Thomas married Susanna HOLMES. 

159. Susanna HOLMES 40 was born 8 Feb 1742 in Frederick, Maryland. She died about 1770 in Rowan, North 

Carolina. 


79 F i. Milley ESTEP was born 1764 and died 1862. 

182. John MADISON 40 . 


91 F i. Lucy MADISON was born 1792 and died 1851. 

220. William E. AKERS IV is printed as #124 on page 30. 

221. Mary BLACKBURN is printed as #125 on page 30. 

Ninth Generation 

306. Johann Christ LICHT 40 was born about 1692 in Rhine Valley, Wiedt Westerwald Region, Rhineland-Pfalz, 

Germany. He died about 1750. 


153 F i. Eva Marie LICHT was born about 1718 and died about 1762. 

308. Rudolph Bare HERR 40 was born about 1701 in Palatinate, Germany. He died about 1775 in Manor, 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Rudolph married Barbara BRUBAKER. 

309. Barbara BRUBAKER 40 was born about 1705 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She died about 1780 in Manor, 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 


154 M i. John HERR was born about 1727 and died about 1775. 


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Tenth Generation 

618. Hans BRUBAKER 40 was born about 1678 in Baden Aargau, Switzerland. He died about 1788. 

Information suspect...did he really live to be abt. 110 years old?? 


309 F i. Barbara BRUBAKER was born about 1705 and died about 1780. 


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Appendix A - Sources 

1. Benjamin Shurtleff, Revised by Roy L. Shurtleff, Descendants of William Shurtleff: 1976 Revised Edition, Two Volumes, 

Published by Roy L. Shurtleff, July 4, 1776, San Francisco, California, Vol II, p 979, Library of Congress # 76-1655. 

2. World War I Draft Registration Card. 

3. Mt. Olive Baptist Church Records: 1859-1927, Transcribed by Ann Etherege Veazey, 1967., p. 105. 

4. Robert M. Stone Bible (In possession of daughter Anna Ruth Stone Kelley as of 2005. This Bible was given to Robert in 

October 1966 from his wife Ruth and was used by him until his death). 

5. A. Milton Riviere, A Chart of Descendants: Mary Etta Turner & William Jeptha Douglass, A. Milton Riviere is William and 

Mary Etta Douglass' grandson via Elsie Douglass, Printed July 27, 1997 (for Mt. Olive Homecoming). 

6. Mt. Olive Baptist Church Records, p. 70. 

7. Obituary. 


9. Ashley County Ledger, Ashley County, Arkansas. www.ashleycountyledger.com., Cemetery Listings (on-line). 

10. Young Family Records, Photocopied notes from Ethel (Young) Dingler's Bible (Ethel is Carden Young's daughter). Notes 

compiled by Ethel's daughter-in-law, Tiny (Foreman) Dingler. 

11. "William B. Stone Descendants", This single-page typed document listing William's descendants and their marriages was in 

the home of Grace Shurtleff Stone at the time of her death in 2002 and is judged to have been written prior to 1968. 

Compiled from unknown, but reliable sources. 

12. Social Security Death Index. 

13. Cemetery Marker. 

14. "Jackson Van Buren Stone Descendants", This typed, two page document of Jackson's descendants and their marriages was 

in the home of Grace Shurtleff Stone at the time of her death in 2001 and is judged to have been compiled between 1995 and 

1998 from unknown but reliable sources. 

15. Jackson Van Buren Stone Bible. 

16. "James Cooper Riley Descendants", This typed, one page document of James' descendants and some marriages was in the 

home of Grace Shurtleff Stone at the time of her death in 2001 and is thought to have been compiled between 1995 and 

1998 from unknown sources. 

17. 1880 United States Federal Census. 

18. Stone Descendants: Jackson Van Buren. 

19. Alice Kennedy Lee, Excerpts from the Ashley County Eagle, 1889-1914 (2000), p. 101. April 20, 1905, edition. 

20. Chicot County Cemetery Listings, UG Gen Web, Chicot County. 

21. Ashley County Ledger, Obituary. 

22. Margaret Higginbotham Riley, James Cooper Riley Descendants, Compilation completed in 1992, with additional 

handnotes. 



25. Tuscaloosa Co. Alabama Marriage Records, 1821-1860. 

26. Ancestry.com. 

27. FamilySearch.org, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (http://www.familysearch.org/). Birth location from 

FamilySearch--date on family search is 1835. 

28. Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Department of Health. Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 Microfiche. Arkansas 

Genealogical Society, Arkansas. 


30. Arkansas Marriages, 1779-1992. Hunting For Bears, comp. Arkansas Marriages, 1779-1992 [database online]. Provo, 

Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: Arkansas marriage information taken from county courthouse records. 

31. RootsWeb Message Boards, Leake Co., MS. 

32. GEDCOM File, Susan Jones. 

33. Correspondence with Susan McMorrine, 16 Feb 2005. 


35. Correspondence with Katrina Bell, Between Katrina Bell and Susan McMorrine, 21 Jan 2003. 

36. Hueytown Historical Society, Jefferson Co, Alabama. 

37. Larry E. Caver, Jr., Death And Marriage Notices From Jefferson County, Alabama Newspapers, Volume II (1882-1906), 

compiled by (February 8, 2004.), Bessemer Journal. published in "The Bessemer Journal" of February 18, 1892. 


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38. Jefferson Co Alabama Cemetery Listings. 

39. Waldrop Family Notes, Copy of typed sheet given to Joyce STONE from Robert STONE. Date compiled and by whom 

unknown. 

40. OneWorldTree Database. 

41. Jefferson Co. Mississippi Marriage Record, http://www.rootsweb.com/~aljeffer/jeffco/w.html. 

42. Taylor, John W. Family Bible, Information from Eva M. FARRAR TAYLOR. 

43. Cemetery Listing. 


45. Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley, Arkansas records. 

46. Alice Kennedy Lee, Ashley County Eagle, p. 186. March 10, 1910, edition. 

47. Robert A. Carpenter, Sr. and Mary Imogene Noble Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley County, Including History of 

Ashley County by Y. W. Etheridge (Dallas: Curtis Media Corporation, 1988), p. 374. submitted by W. B. Riley. 

48. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 372-373. submitted by Blanche Riley Douglas. 

49. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 369. Funeral Announcement. 

50. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 434. submitted by Gregory Yelvington. 

51. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 371. submitted by Thomas P. Story. 

52. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 435. submitted by Mary Riley. 



55. Ashley County Genealogical Society, comp., Tombstone Inscriptions and Notes of Ashley County, Arkansas (Crossett, 

Arkansas, 1992), p. 100. 

56. Ashley County Ledger, Central Baptist Church Records. 

57. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 370-371. submitted by Blanche Riley Douglas. 

58. Carpenter, comp., Reflections of Ashley Co., p. 374. submitted by W. B. Riley. 


60. Alice Kennedy Lee, Ashley County Eagle, p. 12. "December 5, 1889." 

61. GEDCOM File, Treva Treesh. 

62. GEDCOM File, Charles J. Peterson. 

63. Internet site, http://www.rrphillips.com/. 

64. 1866 Mississippi Census. 

65. Robert H. Waldrop, Sr., Robert H. Waldrop Family Records, May 8, 2000. 

66. Family Search, Compact Disc #51 Pin #72013 . FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File, Submitted by Beth LYNAM, 1262 

Newbury Rd #27, Newbury Park, CA 19320. 

67. Family Search, Compact Disc #51 Pin #72013 . FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File 

Submitted by: 

Beth LYNAM 

1262 Newbury Rd #27 

Newbury Park, CA 19320. 

68. Family Search, Compact Disc #51 Pin #72013 . FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File (Beth LYNAM, 1262 Newbury Rd 

#27, Newbury Park, CA 19320). 

69. Family Search, Disc #51 Pin #72012. FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File, Submitted by Beth LYNAM, 1262 Newbury 

Rd #27, Newbury Park, CA 19320. 

70. Correspondence with Robert Riley, April 2005. 

71. Letter of Administration and Guardianship, Ashley County, Arkansas, pp. 29, 30. As recorded in the book,"Reflections of 

Ashley Co." (p. 367). 

72. Correspondence with Robert Riley, See Comment. Actually a posting by Robert on the Laurens Co., SC USGenWeb bulletin 

board. 

73. Correspondence with Jayne Riley Allen. 

74. Taylor (John A.) Family Bible, Information from Eva M. FARRAR TAYLOR. 

75. Death Certificate. 

76. Mississippi Marriage Records, 1776-1935, Marriages to 1825 database. 

77. Earl B. Akers, Sr., Descendants of William E. Akers IV 

(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~banyantree/wm4desc.html). 


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Index 

Name ID Page Name ID Page 

AKERS, Arta (b.1811) 31s6 28 DOUGLASS, Mary Ann (b.1845) 12s8 21 

AKERS, Blackburn (b.1770) 62s2 30 DOUGLASS, Mary Jane (b.1872) 6s2 13 

AKERS, Daniel (b.1779) 62s8 30 DOUGLASS, Nancy Dalena (b.1892) 6s13 13 

AKERS, Hudson Henry (b.1800) 31s3 28 DOUGLASS, Nancy Jane (b.1840) 12s6 21 

AKERS, Jackson (b.1818) 31s9 28 DOUGLASS, Neudie Mae (b.1903) 3s7 10 

AKERS, James (b.1765) 62s1 30 DOUGLASS, Nora Cornelia (b.1875) 6s4 13 

AKERS, John (b.1771) 62 28 DOUGLASS, Nora Elsie (b.1905) 3s8 10 

AKERS, John (b.1771) 110 30 DOUGLASS, Odis Eli (b.1890) 6s12 13 

AKERS, Lucinda (Lucy) (b.1770) 62s5 30 DOUGLASS, Robert Eli Lee (b.1883) 6s8 13 

AKERS, Lucy (b.1804) 31 22 DOUGLASS, Ruth Mason (b.1896) 3 3 

AKERS, Lucy (b.1804) 55 28 DOUGLASS, Sarah A. (b.1838) 12s5 21 

AKERS, Martha (b.1770) 62s3 30 DOUGLASS, Sarah Elizabeth (b.1881) 6s7 13 

AKERS, Mary (b.1795) 31s1 28 DOUGLASS, Shady Ann (b.1874) 6s3 13 

AKERS, Mary (b.1786) 62s12 30 DOUGLASS, Stella Mary (b.1897) 3s4 10 

AKERS, Nancy (b.1815) 31s8 28 DOUGLASS, Susan (b.1854) 12s11 21 

AKERS, Nathaniel (b.1811) 31s5 28 DOUGLASS, Thad Dyer (b.1894) 3s2 10 

AKERS, Nathaniel (b.1785) 62s11 30 DOUGLASS, Thomas (b.1834) 12s3 21 

AKERS, Phoebe (b.1776) 62s6 30 DOUGLASS, Verna Genava (b.1896) 6s14 13 

AKERS, Robert (b.1798) 31s2 28 DOUGLASS, Viola (b.1885) 6s9 13 

AKERS, Samuel (b.1821) 31s10 28 DOUGLASS, William Clifton (b.1901) 3s6 10 

AKERS, Samuel (b.1781) 62s10 30 DOUGLASS, William Jeptha (b.1870) 6 9 

AKERS, Sarah (b.1815) 31s7 28 ESTEP, Milley (b.1764) 79 29 

AKERS, Stephen (b.1781) 62s9 30 ESTEP, Thomas (b.1730) 158 31 

AKERS, Susannah (b.1777) 62s7 30 GOOLSBY, Alcey (b.1740) 69 28 

AKERS, William (b.1825) 31s11 28 GOOLSBY, James (b.1716) 138 30 

AKERS, William A. (b.1787) 62s13 30 HAMACHER, Johann Adamus (b.1718) 152 31 

AKERS, William E. IV (b.1737) 124 30 HAMAKER, David (b.1752) 76 29 

AKERS, William E. IV (b.1737) 220 31 HAMAKER, James (b.1817) 19s3 24 

BLACKBURN, Mary (b.1740) 125 30 HAMAKER, John (b.1780) 38 24 

BLACKBURN, Mary (b.1740) 221 31 HAMAKER, Susannah (b.1809) 19 16 

BROWN, Sarah (b.1778) 63 28 HAMAKER, William (b.1806) 19s1 24 

BROWN, Sarah (b.1778) 111 30 HARRISON, Margaret (b.1770) 73 28 

BRUBAKER, Barbara (b.1705) 309 31 HERR, Ann (b.1760) 77 29 

BRUBAKER, Hans (b.1678) 618 32 HERR, John (b.1727) 154 31 

DAVIS, Elizabeth Ann (b.1833) 21 18 HERR, Rudolph Bare (b.1701) 308 31 

DAVIS, Unknown (b.1818) 42 25 HOLMES, Susanna (b.1742) 159 31 

DOUGLASS, Anderson (b.1835) 12s4 21 KIRBY, Elizabeth (b.1728) 139 30 

DOUGLASS, Andrew J. (b.1829) 12s1 21 LEE, Bennet (?) (b.1804) 52 27 

DOUGLASS, Dora Mason (b.1877) 6s5 13 LEE, George Washington (b.1867) 13s7 22 

DOUGLASS, Eli Smith (b.1850) 12 13 LEE, John Franklin (b.1863) 13s6 22 

DOUGLASS, Elizabeth C (b.1847) 12s9 21 LEE, Saletha Jane (b.1854) 13 13 

DOUGLASS, Ellen Lavenia (b.1889) 6s11 13 LEE, Samuel A. (b.1850) 13s1 22 

DOUGLASS, Ephie Bell (b.1892) 3s1 10 LEE, Sarah Elizabeth (b.1859) 13s5 22 

DOUGLASS, Gertrude (b.1887) 6s10 13 LEE, Shadie Ann (b.1852) 13s2 22 

DOUGLASS, Gus Osborne (b.1906) 3s9 10 LEE, William H. (b.1856) 13s4 22 

DOUGLASS, James (b.1832) 12s2 21 LEE, William Huston (b.1826) 26 21 

DOUGLASS, Jeptha (b.1808) 24 21 LICHT, Eva Marie (b.1718) 153 31 

DOUGLASS, John (b.1764) 48 27 LICHT, Johann Christ (b.1692) 306 31 

DOUGLASS, Leatie Virginia (b.1899) 3s5 10 MADISON, John 182 31 

DOUGLASS, Martha A. (b.1843) 12s7 21 MADISON, Lucy (b.1792) 91 29 

DOUGLASS, Martha Plana (b.1879) 6s6 13 MCCLAREN, Caroline (b.1838) 23s4 27 


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MCCLAREN, Duncan (b.1810) 46 27 STONE, Charles Henry (b.1908) 2s9 7 

MCCLAREN, Duncan (b.1846) 23s9 27 STONE, David Samuel Rawleigh (b.1859) 4s3 12 

MCCLAREN, Elizabeth A. (b.1837) 23 20 STONE, Douglass Van Buren (b.1924) 1 1 

MCCLAREN, Ellen (b.1832) 23s2 27 STONE, Edmund P. (b.1824) 15s1 22 

MCCLAREN, Hugh (b.1845) 23s8 27 STONE, George D. (b.1910) 2s10 8 

MCCLAREN, James (b.1844) 23s7 27 STONE, Gladys Jocie (b.1906) 2s8 7 

MCCLAREN, John (b.1842) 23s6 27 STONE, Helen Elizabeth (b.1905) 2s7 7 

MCCLAREN, Mary (b.1834) 23s3 27 STONE, Hudson (b.1832) 15s5 22 

MCCLAREN, Virginia (b.1840) 23s5 27 STONE, Ira A. (b.1844) 15s11 23 

MCCLERKIN, Esther (b.1790) 37 23 STONE, Irene (b.1913) 2s11 8 

NEWSUM, Elizabeth A. (b.1818) 45 26 STONE, Jackson Van Buren (b.1870) 4 4 

NEWSUM, Harmon (b.1792) 90 29 STONE, James Jackson (b.1916) 2s12 8 

PARSONS, Isaiah (b.1782) 34 23 STONE, John Benton (b.1857) 4s2 11 

PARSONS, Joseph Garrett (b.1740) 68 28 STONE, Julia Fidelia (b.1895) 2s2 6 

PARSONS, Tabitha (b.1800) 17 15 STONE, Lucinda (b.1827) 8s1 15 

RILEY, Andrew James (b.1824) 20s1 24 STONE, Lucy E. (b.1848) 15s12 23 

RILEY, Anna Elizabeth Fidelia (b.1878) 5 6 STONE, Lula Jane (b.1899) 2s4 7 

RILEY, George Thomas (b.1873) 10s11 20 STONE, Marguerite Ann Francis (b.1861) 4s4 12 

RILEY, James Andrew (b.1853) 10s2 19 STONE, Martha J. (b.1827) 15s2 22 

RILEY, James Cooper (b.1826) 20 17 STONE, Martha J. (b.1827) 27 22 

RILEY, James Nathaniel (b.1855) 10 12 STONE, Mary Blanche (b.1916) 1s1 3 

RILEY, John (b.1832) 20s6 25 STONE, Mary S. (b.1879) 4s11 12 

RILEY, John Rutledge (b.1851) 10s1 18 STONE, Mary Susan Sary (b.1854) 4s1 11 

RILEY, Joseph (b.1790) 40 24 STONE, Merritt (b.1834) 8s5 15 

RILEY, Joseph Holmes (b.1860) 10s6 19 STONE, Micajah (b.1800) 30 22 

RILEY, Louisa I. (b.1838) 20s5 25 STONE, Micajah (b.1800) 54 28 

RILEY, Louisa Jane (b.1871) 10s10 19 STONE, Nancy (b.1828) 8s2 15 

RILEY, Martha (b.1832) 20s3 24 STONE, Nancy Ann (b.1839) 15s8 22 

RILEY, Mary Ann (b.1857) 10s5 19 STONE, Nancy Jane Basdel (b.1865) 4s6 12 

RILEY, Mary S. (b.1832) 20s8 25 STONE, Rauley (b.1801) 16 14 

RILEY, Patrick Joshua (b.1876) 10s12 20 STONE, Robbie Aryllis (b.1920) 1s3 4 

RILEY, Robert Harvey (b.1836) 20s4 25 STONE, Robert (b.1841) 8s7 16 

RILEY, Robert Randolph (b.1868) 10s9 19 STONE, Robert Marion (b.1893) 2 2 

RILEY, Samuel Jackson (b.1863) 10s7 19 STONE, Robert Marion (b.1869) 4s7 12 

RILEY, Susan Elizabeth (b.1866) 10s8 19 STONE, Sarah Allie (b.1838) 8s6 15 

RILEY, William (b.1843) 20s7 25 STONE, Sarah Ann (b.1830) 15s4 22 

RILEY, William Alexander (b.1853) 10s3 19 STONE, Tabetha Cumy (b.1862) 4s5 12 

RULE, Mary Polly (b.1792) 51 27 STONE, Virginia Texas (b.1837) 15 14 

RULE, Thomas 102 30 STONE, Vonnie Ann (b.1903) 2s6 7 

SMITH, Elijah Calvin (b.1786) 50 27 STONE, William Benton (b.1830) 8 11 

SMITH, John (b.1750) 100 30 STONE, William J. (b.1841) 15s10 23 

SMITH, Mary (b.1813) 25 21 STONE, William Norman (b.1876) 4s10 12 

SPEARS, Sarah Elizabeth (b.1785) 39 24 STONE, Willie Marion (b.1918) 1s2 4 

SPEER, William (b.1758) 78 29 TAYLOR, A. Nancy C (b.1844) 22s5 26 

STONE, Agnes (b.1917) 2s13 9 TAYLOR, Amanda J. (b.1848) 22s8 26 

STONE, Alma Cumy (b.1902) 2s5 7 TAYLOR, Cornelia E. (b.1846) 22s6 26 

STONE, Amanda (b.1828) 8s3 15 TAYLOR, Georgia Carry (b.1860) 11s2 20 

STONE, Amanda Carolin (b.1872) 4s9 12 TAYLOR, Isabell Sephronia (b.1850) 22s9 26 

STONE, Andrew J. (b.1841) 15s9 23 TAYLOR, James L. (b.1837) 22s2 26 

STONE, Anna Ruth (b.1935) 1s5 4 TAYLOR, Jelly(?) R. (b.1863) 11s3 20 

STONE, Anna Winnimae (b.1923) 2s14 9 TAYLOR, John Alexandria F. (b.1853) 22s10 26 

STONE, Artesinal M. (b.1829) 15s3 22 TAYLOR, John W. (b.1812) 44 25 

STONE, Carney O. (b.1897) 2s3 7 TAYLOR, Julia Fidelia (b.1859) 11 12 

STONE, Caroline (b.1834) 15s6 22 TAYLOR, Lemuel Columbus (b.1841) 22s4 26 


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TAYLOR, Robert W. (b.1835) 22 20 

TAYLOR, Victoria (b.1848) 22s7 26 

TAYLOR, William G. (b.1839) 22s3 26 

TRAVIS, Martha (b.1782) 35 23 

TURNER, Anderson Luke R (b.1826) 14 13 

TURNER, Ephraim F. (b.1868) 7s6 14 

TURNER, Ira Anderson (b.1862) 7s3 14 

TURNER, Jessey M. (b.1877) 7s9 14 

TURNER, Lucy E. (b.1864) 7s4 14 

TURNER, Martha J. (b.1858) 7s1 14 

TURNER, Mary Etta (b.1870) 7 10 

TURNER, Nancy V. (b.1861) 7s2 14 

TURNER, Parry Zadie (b.1873) 7s8 14 

TURNER, Unknown (b.1810) 28 22 

TURNER, Unknown 7s10 14 

TURNER, William J. (b.1867) 7s5 14 

UNKNOWN, (b.1810) 29 22 

UNKNOWN, Indian 101 30 

UNKNOWN, Romelia (b.1815) 47 27 

UNKNOWN, Sarah (?) (b.1802) 53 28 

UNKNOWN, Unknown 41 24 

UNKNOWN, Unknown (b.1818) 43 25 

WALDEN, Nancy Denham (b.1774) 49 27 

WALDROP, Albert Dunwoody (b.1826) 18s5 24 

WALDROP, Artemisse Jane (b.1834) 9 11 

WALDROP, Benton Zachariah (b.1839) 9s4 17 

WALDROP, Elizabeth Ann H (b.1841) 9s6 17 

WALDROP, Ezekial 36s4 29 

WALDROP, Francis Marion (b.1835) 9s2 16 

WALDROP, Hester Caroline (b.1843) 9s7 17 

WALDROP, Jackson Van Buren (b.1837) 9s3 16 

WALDROP, Jane Cardine (b.1822) 18s4 24 

WALDROP, Jechonias (b.1770) 72 28 

WALDROP, John H. (b.1818) 18s3 24 

WALDROP, John Samuel D (b.1852) 9s10 17 

WALDROP, Joseph 36s3 29 

WALDROP, Nancy Henrietta (b.1846) 9s8 17 

WALDROP, Nancy S. (b.1814) 18s2 24 

WALDROP, Robert (b.1777) 36s2 29 

WALDROP, Samuel Robert (b.1809) 18 16 

WALDROP, Susannah M (b.1848) 9s9 17 

WALDROP, Vesta Margaret (b.1831) 18s6 24 

WALDROP, William Lee (b.1840) 9s5 17 

WALDROP, Zachariah (b.1785) 36 23 


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