Tranquil Tombstone: Ernest S. Creasy, OH

Ernest S. Creasy

October 1893 TX - 2 August 1953 OH

Son of Aaron Creasy & Etta S. Wetzel

&

Ella Arline Rupert

1895 - 1974

South Lawn Cemetery

Beach City, Ohio

Read about the Fatal Shoot Out that killed Ernest here.

Forget Me Not: Hannah Brumfield, 1885 MS

Hannah Ann Youngblood Brumfield

27 September 1808 GA – 25 March 1885 MS

Daughter of Benjamin Youngblood & Susannah Collins 

Wife of Jesse Kelly Brumfield

Died at the residence of her son-in-law, A. J. Andrews, in this town, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Hannah Brumfield, relict of the late Jesse Brumfield, aged 77 years. But a short time since this estimable lady witnessed the departure of her husband, with whom she had lived for more than fifty years. – Her life has been long, and as happy as ordinarily falls to the lot of humanity, having at all periods of life occupied a piece high in the confidence and esteem of her neighbors and acquaintances. For many years Mrs. Brumfield has been a devoted Christian and member of the Baptist church, and, possessing as she did many of the Christian graces, she died in full assurance of that rest reserved for the people of God. 

From:

Newspapers.com

The Southern Herald (Liberty, Mississippi) · 28 Mar 1885, Sat · Page 3 

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1906 Alford Family Reunion, MS

Family Reunion

At Home of Parents of Revs. J. M. and J. A. Alford at Yazoo

The children and grandchildren of Rev. N. E. Alford [Needham Edwin Alford] joined in a family reunion at the old homestead several miles east of Magnolia Monday. The family consists of eight sons, two daughters, three daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. Three of the boys are ministers in active and effective itinerant life as members of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Rev. J. M. Alford [Joseph Martin Alford] is pastor of the Methodist church at Silver City; Rev. L. F. [Louis Flemon Alford] is at Pachuta, and Rev. J. A. [Jason Abraham Alford] is stationed at Eden. One, T. L. [Thomas Lemuel Alford], is one of the police force at Vicksburg and distinguished himself several years ago by capturing Tom Boutwell, famous in the criminal annuals of Pike, Lincoln and Amite counties. H. J. Alford [Harvey Johnson Alford] is in business at Rayne, La. B. P. Alford [Barney Pipkin Alford] has a responsible position with a large mercantile concern at Franklinton and Lucius [Henry Lucius Alford] is with the Fernwood Lumber Co. Collie [Caldwell Wellman Alford] ant the two girls, Annie [Jemima Annie Alford] and Mattie [Martha Elizabeth Alford], are still in the home. It is needless to add that the reunion of these splendid young men and women with their aged and honored father was a delightful occasion.

Source: Family Reunion. (Yazoo City, MS: The Yazoo Herald, 27 July 1906) 8; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed July 2019.

Forget Me Not: James Monroe Brumfield, 1899 MS

James Monroe Brumfield

14 February 1843 MS – 17 March 1899 MS

Son of Jesse Kelly Brumfield & Hannah Ann Youngblood

Husband of Sarah M. Prescott

Mr. J. Monroe Brumfield died at his home, about seven miles east of this place, on Friday morning the 17^th, inst., He had been ill for several months, suffering with carbuncles, and death was a relief. He was a good man, and his death was a great loss to his family and the community where his useful life was spent. To the sorrowing ones we extend sympathy. 

From

Newspapers.com

The Southern Herald (Liberty, Mississippi) · 24 Mar 1899, Fri · Page 3

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1905 Petition to Improve Louisiana Roads

As genealogists we usually track down our ancestors in records that show them as a single individual or family; they are in isolation. When I find more than one surname together I get excited. This newspaper article shows several of my family members signing a petition to improve roads in Washington Parish, Louisiana in 1905.

1905 Petition to Improve LA Roads

Petition. Franklinton, La. May 29, 1905. We, the undersigned citizens and taxpayers of the Parish of Washington, respectfully petition the President and Members of the Police Jury of said parish that you order an election after due publication for the purpose of levying a special tax of one dollar per head on all males 18 years of age and upwards, also a property tax of three and one-half mills on all property subject to taxation; that said tax be used for ditching, throwing up, cutting out and making up-to-date dirt roads in said parish; that said tax shall be spent under the supervision of the police jury, and that no money shall be expended by them without due regard to value received therefore; the said tax be carried upon a majority at said election voting therefore, and that said tax be levied for a period of five years beginning with the year 1906. Respectfully signed and submitted.

There is a long list of signatures. I have been able to identify these family members:

J. M. Alford                 Jeptha Martin Alford, 1862 – 1948

H. G. Alford                Hugh Ginn Alford, 1857 – 1923

J. L. Alford                   Jesse L. Alford, 1847 – 1911

J. B. Alford                   Jesse B. Alford, 1855 – 1909

E. J. Alford                   Edwin James Alford, 1846 - ?

M. J. Alford                 Milton John Alford, 1842 – 1921

O. E. Brock                 Ollie E. Brock, 1886 – 1969

E. W. Brock                Eli W. Brock, 1860 – 1925
Bill Brumfield               Could be one of several William Brumfields

L. M. Brumfield           L. McCauley Brumfield, 1886 – 1948

Josiah M. Brumfield     Josiah Brumfield, 1866 – 1928
M. J. Brumfield           Milton John Brumfield, 1842 - 1921

U. V. Brumfield           Uriah V. Brumfield, 1853 - 1934

Magee W. Ott             Magee Walter Ott, 1877 – 1951
W. R. Smith                Wyatt Rankin Smith, 1851 - 1923



There are more that I am guessing are family members but I cannot be sure.

Source: Petition. (Franklinton, LA: The Era-Leader, 5 August 1905) 6; digital image, Newspapers.com: accessed July 2019.

1969 Men Walk on the Moon 2019

An exciting, historic event!

I remember watching this on television. We would watch, then run outside to look at the moon, then go back inside to watch again. It was very exciting!

To the Moon!

50 Years ago the excitement began!

Forget Me Not: Jessie M Brumfield, 1891 MS // Sudden Death

Jessie Marion Brumfield

22 September 1843 - 8 January 1891

Son of Charles Brumfield & Harriet Knight
Husband of Mary E. Kelly

Sudden Death

Mr. Jessie Brumfield, well-known throughout the county, and who had many friends and relatives, died suddenly Thursday evening near Valley Station. He and Mr. John Murphy were together all day. In the evening, about 2 o’clock, Mr. Brumfield complained of feeling sleepy and lay down upon a bed. Mr. Murphy also laid down beside him, and dropped off to sleep. After sleeping for about two hours, he awoke and attempted to rouse Mr. Brumfield, when to his astonishment he found that he was dead. Mr. Murphy noticed no usual sound or struggle in Mr. Brumfield, and thinks he must have died from heart failure, from which he suffered at times. Mr. Murphy thinks he had been dead about two hours before he knew it.

Mr. John Brumfield, brother of the deceased, and deputy Circuit Clerk, was notified Friday morning, leaving at once to the burial, which took place that evening. 

Mr. Brumfield leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death, who have the sympathy of many in the sudden death of their husband and father.

From:

Newspapers.com

The Yazoo Herald (Yazoo City, Mississippi) · 9 Jan 1891, Fri · Page 5 

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                                  Photo from Find A Grave Memorial #68887328

        

Books: South Carolina History

In writing about my family I find history to be a wonderful tool to understand their lives. Finding a book on the history of a state or county makes me smile. A digital book is useful but I love handling a book, turning the pages & writing in the margins.

My father’s family had branches in South Carolina. I have researched many relatives in the state. Including: 

§  Alexander Brumfield b 1811 York, SC

§  Charles Brumfield 1796 York Co, SC – 1870

§  David Brumfield 1795 York Co, SC – 1863

§  Elijah Brumfield b 1805 York, SC

§  Isaac Brumfield 1801 York Co, SC – 1862 MS

§  James Brumfield 1803 York, SC

§  Jesse Kelly Brumfield 1807 York SC – 1884

§  John Brumfield c1768 – 1834 LA; lived in York Co, SC

§  Willis Brumfield 1794 in York Co, SC – 1833

§  Israel Faulkenberry c 1784 Lancaster, SC – 1861 AL

§  Nathaniel Faulkenberry b c 1788 Lancaster SC

§  Calvin Kennington Fortenberry 1806 Lancaster, SC – 1877

§  Gasua Chapman Fortenberry 1805 Lancaster Co, SC – 1884 MS

§  William Jasper Fortenberry c 1772 Lancaster Co, SC – 1842

§  William John Fortenberry 1814 Lancaster Co, SC – 1896

§  William M Fortenberry 1799 Lancaster, SC – 1867

§  Joanna (Dillon) Smith 1778 NC – c 1821 MS; lived in SC

§  Jeremiah Smith 1773 SC – 1843 MS

§  Martha P (Smith) Alford 1802 SC – 1861 MS

§  Jacob Ott II 1755 Orangeburg, SC – 1816

§  Jacob Ott III 1774 Orangeburg, SC – 1836 LA

§  Melchoir Ott 1699 Switz – 1755 Orangeburg SC

To help understand their lives I have these books which I recommend to you:

·     Edgar, Walter. South Carolina, A History (Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1998). 

·     Ervin, Sara Sullivan. South Carolinians in the Revolution(Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1976).

·     Logan, John H. A History of the Upper Country of South Carolina(Charleston, SC: S. G. Courtney & Co., 1859).

·     Salley, A. S., Jr. The History of Orangeburg County, South Carolina(Westminister, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2011). 

·     Weir, Robert M. Colonial South Carolina (Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press, 1997).

I especially like to learn the social history of an area. What was everyday life like there? How did they earn money? Were there schools? What was their method of transportation? Was it an isolated area? What was life for women like? I always have more questions. Ha!

Do you have a book on the early history of South Carolina that you would recommend?