Jessie A Brumfield; Soldier & Farmer

Jessie Alexander Brumfield

27 September 1838 LA – 27 May 1914 MS

My Great Great Grandfather

Jessie Alexander Brumfield

JessieA Brumfield was the son of Nathaniel Brumfield & Charlotte Temple Ott. Jessie was one of 5 children. His siblings were: Martin Penn, John D., Sarah Lucy & Laura. In 1840 & 1850 the family lived in Washington Parish, LA. In 1850 Nathaniel was a farmer and his real estate was valued at $13,500.[1]

By 1860 Jessie’s father had died and his mother was married to Jessie’s uncle, Elijah Brumfield. The family was still in Washington Parish, LA.[2]

Jessie served in the Civil War. He and his brother John D. Brumfield enlisted 14 May 1862, after the death of their older brother, Martin Penn Brumfield. They signed for three years. Each received a $50 bounty. Martin was paid 40 cents a day for his horse. They served together in the 9th Battalion, 3rd Calvary, Company C from Louisiana. They were in Wingfield's Calvary.

Jessie married Martha Elizabeth Alford, daughter of Edwin Barksdale Alford & Martha P Smith.

By 1865 he had moved from LA across the border to MS [oldest child born there]. In 1870 they were living in Osyka, Pike, MS with three children. Jessie was a farmer.[4] In 1878 those three children were all attending school in Pike, MS.[5] By 1880 Jessie & Martha had 6 children, ages 11 months to 13 years old.[6] The children attended school in Pike Co., MS.[7]^,[8]

The family lived on Walkers Bridge Road in 1900. Jessie owned his farm without a mortgage. Three children were still at home.[9] Ten years later he was still farming.[10]

His obituary follows:

J. A. Brumfield was born Sept. 23, 1838, united with the Mt. Herman Baptist Church Oct., 1864, remained a member of the same until the organization of Bogue Chitto Baptist church, of which he went into the organization of, and remained a member of same until his death which occurred on May 23, 1914.[11]

Jessie & Family:

1 Jessie Alexander Brumfield b: 27 Sep 1838 LA, d: 27 May 1914 MS

... + Martha Elizabeth Alford b: 8 Aug 1846 Pike, MS, d: Aft. 1910

......2 Martin Ellis Brumfield b: Sep 1865 MS, d: Aft. 1920

...... + Dollie King b: Jun 1877 LA

......2 Rose Ella Brumfield b: 18 Jul 1867 MS, d: 2 Oct 1948 in Magnolia, Pike, MS

...... + Jasper Pascal Brown b: 15 May 1865 Pike, MS, m: 21 Dec 1887 Pike, MS, d: 8 Jun 1950 Pike, MS

......2 John Edward Brumfield b: Nov 1869 in Mississippi, USA, d: 1933

...... + Ada Beatrice Fortenberry b: 25 Oct 1894, d: 1956 MS

......2 Fletcher Boyd Brumfield b: 28 Jun 1875 MS, d: 11 Dec 1960 MS

...... + Mattie Burmfield b: 2 Mar 1880 MS, m: Abt. 1908, d: 08 Oct 1967

......2 Lily E. Brumfield b: 1876 MS, d: 1959

...... + Julius G. Alford b: 25 Oct 1869 LA, d: 1947

......2 Daisy L. Brumfield b: Jul 1879 MS

...... + Cornelius Alford

......2 Lucy May Brumfield b: 12 Apr 1881 MS, d: 15 Mar 1882 MS

......2 Sallie Joy Brumfield b: 31 May 1884 MS, d: 1973

...... + Joseph Ed Brumfield b: 1872 MS, d: 1955

......2 Newton N. Brumfield b: 8 Nov 1872, d: 14 Dec 1874 MS

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[1] Williams, Jr., Ernest Russ. A Potpourri of Historical Data concerning the Founding Families and Individuals of Washington Parish, Louisiana, 1798 - 1860. Monroe, LA: Northeast Louisiana University, 1990.

[2] 1860 US Census, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Elijah Brumfield family.

[3] Fold3 Civil War Service records, Confederate records, Louisiana, Wingfield’s. J A Brumfield.

[4] 1870 US Census, Osyka, Pike, Mississippi, Microfilm Roll M593-745; Jesse A Bromfield family.

[5] Haymon, Serena Abbess. Pike County, Mississippi School Census, 1878.  Greenwell Springs, LA. Three Brumfield children.

[6] 1880 Census, Pike Co., MS; ED 37, SD 3, Page 54; J Alek Brumfield family.

[7] Haymon, Serena Abbess. Pike County, Mississippi School Census, 1885.  Greenwell Springs, LA. The children of J Alek Brumfield.

[8] Haymon, Serena Abbess. Pike County, Mississippi School Census, 1890.  Greenwell Springs, LA. The children of Alex Brumfield.

[9] 1900 US Census, south of Magnolia at Walkers Bridge Rd., PIke Co., Mississippi, SD 7, ED 104, Sheet 31A; Jesse A. Brumfield family.

[10] 1910 US Census, Pike, Mississippi, SD 7, ED 95, Sheet 8A; Jessie A Brumfield family.

[11] Williams, E. Russ. Abstracts of Obituaries from the Minutes of the Magee's Creek Baptist Association (Mississippi and Louisiana), 1882 - 1924. Monroe, Louisiana: Privately printed, 1978. Page 73; J A Brumfield.

Forget Me Not: Joe W. Brumfield, Merchant & WWI Veteran in MS

‘Joe W. Brumfield Dies of Heart Attack Monday’

"Joe W. Brumfield native of Walkers Bridge and resident of Puscagoult for the past 40 years, died of a heart attack on Monday night about 9 o’clock. Mr. Brumfield was sitting on the sea wall with friends when the attack came. And even though everything possible was done for him, he died a short time later.

Mr. Brummfield has been in the mercantile business in the coast town for many years and was at one time employed by Godchaux in New Orleans. At a   wholesale convention in New Orleans a few months ago, he was cited as the most outstanding mercantile merchant in the south.

Mr. Brumfield was a Mason, a member of the Rotary Club, and a World War I veteran. He was a member of the Baptist church and served as a deacon. He was son of Frank Brumfield and the late Mrs. Brumfield of Walkers Bridge. Other survivors are his wife, the former Flossie Wingo, a native of Pontotoc, a daughter, Mrs. Vincent Blackwell of Columbia, Missouri, one son, Henry Brumfield of Pascagoula and six sisters, Mrs. Phillip Brunson of Magnolia, Mrs. Pearl Stout, Pascagoula, Mrs. Harry Pittman, Fernwood, Mrs. Lindsey Murphre, Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Audrey Ford and Miss Hannah Brummmmfield, both of Magnolia, and two brothers, Thad Brumfield of Gulfport and Frank Brumfield, Moss Point.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist Church in Pascagoula with interment in the Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. Rites were conducted by the rev. Milton Varnado, pastor and lifelong friend of the deceased. He was assisted by several other local ministers."

From: Magee, Zuma Fendlason. Selected Obituaries from Louisiana (Washington & Tangipahoa Parishes) and from Mississippi (Pike, Walthall & Marion Counties). Volume I. Franklinton, Louisiana: Privately printed, 1976. From Franklinton Library, LA.

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Family Treasure: Belleek Tea Party

Teacup, Saucers & Small plate

These delicate items, once owned by my great aunt, look just perfect for a tea party and I am tempted to brew a pot of tea but I keep them safely in my glass front cabinet. At one time there must have been more cups but just this one cup remains. I wonder if my aunt and her sisters used these pieces or just displayed them.

Sugar Bowl & Creamer

These all belonged to my great aunt, Kathleen G Coyle. I believe my aunt bought her various Belleek items during her trips to Ireland. I have passenger lists showing Kathleen visiting Ireland in August 1928 & September 1935.  These pieces of pottery all have the' Third Mark' which means they were made between 1926 - 1946. 

When my daughter and I visited Ireland in 2012 we enjoyed our tour of the Belleek factory and shop. Naturally, I bought a few items of my own!

Belleek Shop, Ireland

Outside the Belleek Shop with my purchases. 

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Emmaline Smith Brown in MS

Emmaline Smith Brown

13 September 1831 MS – 3 August 1920 MS

My Great Great Grandmother

Emmaline was the daughter of Wyatt Smith and Euseba Fortenberry. She was one of 9 children. Her siblings were: Saryntha, William, Jasper, Newton, Rankin, Eliza Jane, Adolphus & Walter.

In 1850 the Wyatt Smith family was in Pike Co., MS. Wyatt was a farmer. Emmaline was 13 years old.[1]

 Emmaline Smith married Allen M Brown on 28 April 1858.[2]

By 1860 Allen’s father had died. Allen & his wife lived with Allen’s mother, Mary. Both Mary & Allen were planters on their farm in Liberty, Amite, MS. Allen’s brother, James, was also living on the farm.[3]

In 1870 Allen and Emmaline were in Osyka where he was a farmer. Their three children were at home: Jasper, Alvira & Mary.[4] This is the last record of Allen. In 1880 Emmaline was raising their children alone.[5]

Emmaline is buried at Silver Springs Baptist Church cemetery.[6] I was able to visit the cemetery and photograph her headstone.

 Emmaline, Allen & Family:

1 Emmaline Smith b: 13 Sep 1831 Pike, MS, d: 3 Aug 1920 Pike, MS

... + Allen Moses Brown b: 26 Jan 1836 in Liberty, Amite, MS, m: 28 Apr 1858, d: Aft. 1870

......2 Mary E. Brown b: 13 Aug 1861

......2 Jasper Pascal Brown b: 15 May 1865 Pike, MS, d: 8 Jun 1950 McComb, Pike, MS

...... + Rose Ella Brumfield b: 18 Jul 1867 MS, m: 21 Dec 1887 Pike, MS d: 2 Oct 1948 Magnolia, Pike, MS

......2 Alvira E. Brown b: 5 Aug 1868

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[1] 1850 United States Census, Pike County, Mississippi. Wiatt Smith family.

[2] Brown Family Papers; 1700's to 1900's; Gathered by Rayleen Hall Brown from Various Family Members; Includes Brown, Fortenberry, Smith, Alford, Ott, Kennington & Dillon. Includes information on Allen M Brown.

[3] 1860 US Census, Liberty, Amite, MS; Microfilm M653-577; Mary Brown family.

[4] 1870 U.S. Census, Osyka, E Pike Co., Pike Co., MS; Page 3, Line 19; Allen M Brown family.

[5] 1880 U. S. Census, Pike Co., Mississippi; 1880; First District, Beat #1; Page 56, Line 467; Emmaline Brown family.

[6] 'Cemetery Inscription Pike County, Mississippi 1750 - 1978' by Ray & June Sartin Parish.  Page 610.  Silver Springs Baptist Church cemetery.  Emmaline S. Brown.

1896 Gruissy Letter

This letter was written to my great grandmother, N. Regina (Gruissy) Mark 1879 OH – 1959 OH; daughter of Augustus Ceaser Gruissy and his second wife, Esther Barbara Wolf. Regina was 17 years old when her teacher wrote this letter.

To: Miss Regina Nancy Gruissy, Canton, Ohio

 From: J. Alida Helureich, Canton Ohio, Sept 10, 1896

Dear Regina,

We miss you in the Seventh Grade. Surely you are not thinking of quitting school. Remember that now is your only time for gaining an education and, if you allow the golden opportunity to pass by unheeded. It can never return. And remember how much better your advantages are than hundreds of boys and girls who can not attend except at night and then have only two hours of instruction while you are having five hours in the open day-time and can have your regular rest at night.

I hope to see you at school next Monday with a determination to, at least finish the Dueber School if you do not want to go any further, but, I would like to see you graduate and have your Diploma framed and hanging in your parlor at home.

With much love, I am

Your affectionate teacher

J. Alida Helureich

Note: This letter was written in blue ink with very neat handwriting. It had a 2 cent stamp.

My paternal grandmother, Ivy (Mark) Brown who was a daughter of Regina did not think that her mother returned to school as the teacher had advised. My grandmother said, “She [Regina] was the youngest. Her parents were getting pretty old and she went out to work.” As a teacher myself I feel disappointed that Regina did not return to school however, once she began working she met a tall young man who would become her husband.

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Family Treasure: Belleek Vases

Family Treasures, Belleek Vases from Ireland

These vases  were once owned by my great aunt, Kathleen G Coyle. I keep them in a glass front cabinet to keep these delicate vases safe for future generations. I took them out recently to photograph them as a part of my New Year's resolution to document the various family treasures for the future.

This wonderful vase has small flowers and leaves all around. The mark on the bottom is not clear. It may be the 'Fourth Mark', made 1946 – 1955 or the 'Fifth Mark', made 1955 – 1965. 

I am still searching the internet to find a specific name for this vase which may help me to narrow down the years it was made. I may take it to a local Irish shop to see if they can help me discover more about it.

This Belleek Thistle Vase with the 'Fifth Mark' was made between 1955 - 1965. I keep small dried or artificial flowers in this pretty vase. It is a nice touch of spring.



Each Belleek item is hand made. My daughter and I took the tour when we visited Ireland in 2012. We watched vases and bowls being formed. We saw craftspeople making each petal, leaf and flower to adorn various items. Others craftspeople painted tiny shamrocks on pottery. Every step in the process is fascinating to watch and highlights how special this pottery is.

Belleek Pottery in Ireland

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Allen Moses Brown; MS Farmer

Allen Moses Brown
26 January 1836 MS – after 1870

My Great Great Grandfather

Allen Moses Brown was the son of Edward S Brown & Mary Polly Spurlock. Allen was the oldest of 5 children. His siblings were: Mary Magdelene, Martha M., Adeline V. and James Pascal Brown. They were all born in Amite, MS.

In 1850 Edward S Brown & family were in Amite, MS where Edward owned a farm. Allen was 17 years old at the time.[1]

Allen married Emmaline Smith, daughter of Wyatt Smith & Euseba Fortenberry, on 28 April 1858.[2]

By 1860 Allen’s father had died. Allen & his wife lived with Allen’s mother, Mary. Both Mary & Allen were planters on their farm in Liberty, Amite, MS. Allen’s brother, James, was also living on the farm.[3]

During the Civil War Allen’s brother, James P Brown served as a private in Company E, 22^nd Regiment of MS volunteers. James died 5 August 1862 in Baton Rouge, LA. An ‘A. M. Brown’ served in Rhodes’ Calvary. This might be Allen Moses Brown.[4]

In 1870 Allen and Mary were in Osyka where he was a farmer. Their three children were at home: Jasper, Alvira & Mary.[5] This is the last record of Allen. In 1880 Emmaline was raising their children alone.[6] 

My grandmother, Ivy Mark Brown, told me a story about Allen. She said Allen was cutting hay one day and got very hot. He went into the river to cool off and he drown. She said Allen's son, Jasper, was about four years old. That timing would be right that he would be in the 1870 census but not again in 1880. 

Allen & Family:

1 Allen Moses Brown b: 26 Jan 1836 in Liberty, Amite, MS, m: 28 Apr 1858, d: Aft. 1870

... +  Emmaline Smith b: 13 Sep 1831 Pike, MS, d: 3 Aug 1920 Pike, MS

......2 Mary E. Brown b: 13 Aug 1861

......2 Jasper Pascal Brown b: 15 May 1865 Pike, MS, d: 8 Jun 1950 McComb, Pike, MS

...... + Rose Ella Brumfield b: 18 Jul 1867 MS, m: 21 Dec 1887 Pike, MS d: 2 Oct 1948 Magnolia, Pike, MS

......2 Alvira E. Brown b: 5 Aug 1868

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[1] 1850 US Census.  Amite County, Mississippi; Microfilm Roll M432-368, Lines 30; E. S. Brown & family.

[2] Brown Family Papers; 1700's to 1900's; Gathered by Rayleen Hall Brown from Various Family Members; Includes Brown, Fortenberry, Smith, Alford, Ott, Kennington & Dillon. Includes information on Allen M Brown.

[3] 1860 US Census, Liberty, Amite, MS; Microfilm M653-577; Mary Brown family.

[4] Conerly, Luke Ward and E. Russ Williams. Source Records From Pike County, Mississippi 1798 – 1910. South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1989.

[5] 1870 U.S. Census, Osyka, E Pike Co., Pike Co., MS; Page 3, Line 19; Allen M Brown family.

[6] 1880 U. S. Census, Pike Co., Mississippi; 1880; First District, Beat #1; Page 56, Line 467; Emmaline Brown family.

Forget Me Not: Fletcher B Brumfield, Farmer in MS

‘Mr. Brumfield funeral service held Tuesday’

Funeral services for Fletcher Boyd Brumfield, 85 year old retired farmer, were held Tuesday, Dec 13 at Ginn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Fullove assisted by the Rev. Robert Ledbetter officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Lee, Pat Brumfield, John E.Brumfield, Tommy Brumfield, Joe Reid Brumfield, and Pope Dykes.

Mr. Brumfield was born June 28, 1875 in Ole Pike county – the son of Alex Brumfield and Martha Alford Brumfield. He has lived in the Silver Creek community all of his life. Survivors include his wife and four children: Mead Brumfield, Mrs. Bernard Rocketts, Lake Charles, La.; Mrs. Gordon Rushing and Charles Edward Brumfield’ two sisters: Sally Brumfield and Mrs. Daisy Alford, 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Internment was in Silver Creek cemetery with Ginn Funeral home in charge.

From: Magee, Zuma Fendlason. Selected Obituaries from Louisiana (Washington & Tangipahoa Parishes) and from Mississippi (Pike, Walthall & Marion Counties). Volume I. Franklinton, Louisiana: Privately printed, 1976. From Franklinton Library, LA.

1 Fletcher Boyd Brumfield b: 28 Jun 1875 MS, d: 11 Dec 1960 MS

... + Mattie Burmfield b: 02 Mar 1880 MS, m: Abt. 1908, d: 08 Oct 1967

......2 Mead Brumfield b: c. 1913 MS

......2 Francis Brumfield b: c. 1916 MS

...... + Bernard Rocketts

......2 Courtney Jane Brumfield b: c. 1919 MS

...... + Gordon Rushing

......2 Ed H. Brumfield b: c. 1924 MS

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Family Treasure: Belleek from Ireland

My New Year’s resolution for genealogy is to photograph and label the family treasures in our house. I want our children to know something about these treasures when we are no longer here to remind them where each candlestick and teapot and bowl have come from.

 Belleek Bowl

It is March and the sun is shining in our back porch and the right time to begin. So I took my camera and some delicate Belleek pieces out to the sunshine for photographs.

This three footed bowl, probably a sugar bowl, has the ‘Third Mark’ on the bottom showing that it was made between 1926 & 1946. I have been searching on the internet to find more details about the Belleek pieces I have inherited. I hope to discover more about this small bowl.

This bowl was owned by my great aunt, Kathleen G Coyle. I am sure she bought each of her Belleek pieces during her visits to Ireland to visit her Mullane family.

Belleek Marks

This is a poster I photographed when I visited the Belleek Store in Ireland in 2012. 

It shows the various marks that help to date their pieces.

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