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Ancestors of Douglass Van Buren STONE

Fifth Generation

16. Rauley STONE [scrapbook]¹ was born about 1801 in South Carolina. He died² 27 Jan 1892 in Razburg, Jefferson Co., Alabama and was buried¹ 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 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"¹ was born about 1800 in South Carolina. She died after 1870. [Parents]

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.

They had the following children:

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Lucinda STONE¹ was born about 1827 in South Carolina.

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Nancy STONE¹ was born about 1828 in South Carolina.

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Amanda STONE¹ was born 19 Nov 1828 in South Carolina. She died 3 May 1887 in Jefferson Co., Alabama and was buried² 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.
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Merritt STONE¹ 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.

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Sarah Allie STONE¹ was born 10 Jan 1838 in Alabama. She died¹ 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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Robert STONE¹ 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 [scrapbook]¹ was born² 10 Jul 1809 in North Carolina. He died³ 7 Aug 1886 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. Samuel married^{3, 4} Susannah HAMAKER on 12 Dec 1833 in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama. [Parents]

-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"¹ was born² 14 May 1809 in Stokes Co., North Carolina. She died³ 7 May 1879 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. [Parents]

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.

They had the following children:

9 F i Artemisse Jane WALDROP was born 7 Nov 1834 and died 1 Sep 1890.
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Francis Marion WALDROP¹ 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.

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Rev. Jackson Van Buren WALDROP [scrapbook]¹ was born 2 Apr 1837 in Alabama. He died² 12 Feb 1915 and was buried² 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.

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.

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Benton Zachariah WALDROP¹ was born 12 Feb 1839 in Alabama.

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William Lee WALDROP¹ 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)

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Elizabeth Ann Hasseltine WALDROP¹ was born 28 Dec 1841 in Alabama. She died² 13 Aug 1873.

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Hester Caroline WALDROP¹ was born 7 Dec 1843 in Alabama. She died² 12 Dec 1921 and was buried³ in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas.

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

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Nancy Henrietta WALDROP¹ was born 15 Jan 1846 in Alabama. She died² 19 Jul 1857 in Alabama and was buried² Jul 1857 in Family Cemetery, Jefferson Co., Alabama.

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Susannah Manadaline WALDROP¹ was born 14 Aug 1848 in Alabama. She died² 9 Aug 1885.

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

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John Samuel Dunwooda WALDROP¹ was born 28 Nov 1852.

20. James Cooper RILEY [scrapbook]¹ was born^{2, 3} 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^{1, 4} Elizabeth Ann DAVIS on 1 Jan 1851 in Hamburg, Ashley Co., Arkansas. [Parents]

    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 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 [scrapbook]¹ was born^{1, 2, 3, 4} 11 Nov 1833 in Mississippi. She died^{5, 6} 7 Mar 1910 in Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried⁶ 8 Mar 1910 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas. [Parents]

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.

They had the following children:

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John Rutledge RILEY [scrapbook]¹ was born^{2, 3} 12 Nov 1851 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. He died⁴ 19 Apr 1927 in El Paso Co., Texas and was buried^{5, 6} 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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James Andrew RILEY¹ was born² 9 May 1853 in Arkansas. He died 3 Jan 1854.

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William Alexander RILEY¹ was born² 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.
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Mary Ann RILEY¹ was born² 4 Apr 1857 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. She died^{3, 4} 25 May 1930 in Ft. Hill, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried^{1, 5} 26 May 1930 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas.

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).

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Joseph Holmes RILEY [scrapbook] "Joe"¹ was born² 3 Mar 1860 in Arkansas and was baptized³ Jul 1875 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He died 13 Apr 1921 and was buried⁴ 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].

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Samuel Jackson RILEY¹ was born² 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).

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Susan Elizabeth RILEY "Susie"¹ was born² 28 Feb 1866 in Arkansas. She died 1 Oct 1913 and was buried in Hamburg Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas³.

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."

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Robert Randolph RILEY [scrapbook]¹ was born^{2, 3} 12 Nov 1868 in Arkansas. He died^{2, 4} 11 Apr 1944 in Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried² 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).

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Louisa Jane RILEY "Lula"¹ was born^{1, 2} 9 May 1871 in Arkansas. She died³ 21 Apr 1890 and was buried³ in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Ashley Co., Arkansas.

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George Thomas RILEY [scrapbook] "Big George"¹ was born² 7 Jul 1873 in Arkansas and was baptized³ 10 Aug 1889 in Central Baptist Church, Berea, Ashley Co., Arkansas. He died⁴ 26 Jul 1951 and was buried⁵ 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:
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   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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Patrick Joshua RILEY¹ was born 25 Sep 1876. He died 9 Aug 1877.

22. Robert W. TAYLOR [scrapbook]¹ was born² 29 Aug 1835 in Greene Co., Alabama. He died³ 11 Jul 1862 in Ashley Co., Arkansas. Robert married² Elizabeth A. MCCLAREN on 20 Oct 1857 in Kemper Co., Mississippi. [Parents]

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

23. Elizabeth A. MCCLAREN^{1, 2} was born about 1837 in Mississippi. [Parents]

They had the following children:

11 F i Julia Fidelia TAYLOR was born 1 Feb 1859 and died 7 Feb 1878.
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Georgia Carry TAYLOR [scrapbook] "Georgie"^{1, 2} was born^{3, 4} 13 Nov 1860 in Arkansas. She died^{3, 5, 6} 27 Nov 1889 in Bearhouse, Ashley Co., Arkansas and was buried³ 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."

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Jelly(?) R. TAYLOR^{1, 2} was born² about 1863 in Arkansas.

Marriage Notes:

Married by Esquire Fox.

24. Jeptha DOUGLASS [scrapbook]¹ was born about 1808 in Little Nail Creek, Franklin Co., Georgia. He died 1856 in Tchula, Holmes Co., Mississippi. Jeptha married^{1, 2} Mary SMITH on 18 Feb 1829 in Lawrence Co., Mississippi. [Parents]

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^{1, 2} after 1860 in Yazoo Co., Mississippi. [Parents]

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.

They had the following children:

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Andrew J. DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ Jun 1829 in Copiah Co., Mississippi.

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James DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1832 in Mississippi.

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Thomas DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1834 in Mississippi.

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Anderson DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1835 in Mississippi.

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Sarah A. DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1838 in Mississippi.

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Nancy Jane DOUGLASS^{1, 2} was born¹ 16 Dec 1840 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. She died² 20 May 1907 in Leake Co., Mississippi and was buried² in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi.

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Martha A. DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1843 in Mississippi.

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Mary Ann DOUGLASS^{1, 2} was born² 10 Feb 1845 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. She died² 24 Mar 1900 in Ruleville, Sunflower Co., Mississippi.

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Elizabeth Catherine DOUGLASS^{1, 2} was born^{1, 2} Mar 1847 in Carroll Co., Mississippi.

12 M x Eli Smith DOUGLASS was born 4 Dec 1850 and died 29 Aug 1928.
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Susan DOUGLASS¹ was born¹ about 1854 in Mississippi.

26. William Huston LEE¹ was born² about 1826 in South Carolina. He died 28 Aug 1868 in Leake Co., Mississippi. William married² Martha J. STONE about 1848. [Parents]

27. Martha J. STONE¹ was born about 1827 in Virginia. She died after 1854. [Parents]

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

They had the following children:

M i

Samuel A. LEE¹ was born² about 1850 in Georgia.

F ii

Shadie Ann LEE¹ was born² about 1852 in Georgia.

13 F iii Saletha Jane LEE was born 1 Apr 1854 and died 10 Jan 1929.
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William H. LEE "Buster"¹ was born^{2, 3} 1 Feb 1856 in Mississippi.

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Sarah Elizabeth LEE¹ was born^{2, 3} 29 Aug 1859 in Mississippi. She died³ 17 Dec 1941 and was buried³ in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi.

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John Franklin LEE¹ was born^{1, 2} 16 Feb 1863 in Leake Co., Mississippi. He died³ 30 Mar 1912 and was buried¹ in Rocky Point Cemetery, Leake Co., Mississippi.

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George Washington LEE "Wash"¹ was born² about 1867 in Mississippi.

28. Unknown TURNER was born¹ before 1810 in North Carolina. He married² UNKNOWN before 1826.

29. UNKNOWN was born¹ before 1810 in South Carolina.

They had the following children:

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

30. Micajah STONE was born¹ about 1800 in Virginia. He died^{2, 3} after 1866. Micajah married^{4, 5} 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 born¹ about 1804 in Virginia. She died² after 1860. [Parents]

Surname from Susan McMorrine, Feb 2005.

They had the following children:

M i

Edmund P. STONE was born¹ about 1824 in Virginia. He died² 30 May 1892.

F ii

Martha J. STONE¹ was born about 1827 in Virginia. She died after 1854.

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

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Artesinal M. STONE "Arta"¹ was born² about 1829 in Virginia.

F iv

Sarah Ann STONE was born¹ 27 Sep 1830. She died¹ 2 Feb 1875.

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Hudson STONE¹ was born² about 1832 in Virginia.

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Caroline STONE was born¹ about 1834 in Georgia.

15 F vii Virginia Texas STONE was born 6 Jul 1837 and died 19 Aug 1901.
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Nancy Ann STONE¹ was born² about 1839 in Georgia.

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Andrew J. STONE was born¹ about 1841 in Georgia. He died^{2, 3} 17 Apr 1888 and was buried³ 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 born¹ about 1841 in Georgia.

M xi

Ira A. STONE was born¹ about 1844 in Georgia.

F xii

Lucy E. STONE was born¹ about 1848 in Georgia.

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