Ephraim F. Hembree 1833-1913

2nd Great Grandfather - Paternal Side

My eyes are crossed and my head might explode if I don't get this written. I am pretty much confused but I am making a stab at getting the majority of this documented.

Ephraim F. was born to Ephraim and Rachel Pettit Hembree in January of 1833 in Illinois. Here lies my first conundrum: Was it the state or was it Illinois, Arkansas? I really can't answer that because by the 1840 U.S. Census (See Source 1) the family is living in Reeds Creek, Lawrence, Arkansas. Ephraim was the 6th of nine children that I can document so at least I am happy about that! The family is listed as Hensley.

In the 1850 U.S. Census (See Source 2), Ephraim is living with his older brother in Stoddard County, Missouri and the last name is written as Hembrick.

Ephraim's father died before the 1860 U.S. Census (See Source 3) which shows him living with his mother and sisters in Caster, Stoddard County, Missouri. Here they were listed as Hembry which wasn't so far from the spelling, but it gets worse as time passes. This is also about the time that Ephraim marries to I believe (no documentation at all) to Elizabeth Robson and they have the following children:

1. William Hembree (1860 - ?)
2. Sarah Ann Hembree (1861 - 1870)
3. Jefferson Hembree (1862 - ?)

In 1861 Ephraim enlisted in the Missouri Home Guard as a Private for the Union (See Source 4). On August 16, 1862 he enlisted into Company L, Arkansas 1st Calvary also as a Private where he served for only 7 months before he was discharged (See Source 5). Elizabeth dies on May 7, 1862 in Arkansas, maybe.

Before 1864, Ephraim marries Mary Ann Clark. Together they had the following children:

1. Mary Elizabeth Hembree (1864-1944); married Jeremiah Ross
2. James Nathaniel Hembree (1864-1954); married 1st Mary Margaret Harbet, 2nd Clara A. Chatman
3. Rachel Lorinda Hembree (1868-1954); married William Green Hilburn
4. Nancy Jane Hembree (1870-1936); married George Washington Cooper
5. Lucinda Hembree (1873-1948); married 1st Thomas Johnson, 2nd Mr. Rucker
6. Ephraim McDonald Hembree (1876-1936); married Melvina Dorsey

By the 1870 U.S. Census (See Source 6), Ephraim and family are living in White River Township listed as the Hamby family. They were still living on the farm during the 1880 Census where they are listed as Hornbee.  He was granted a pension in 1888 for military service granted out of Cassville (See Source 7). He obtained a Homestead Certificate for 80 acres in Barry County, Missouri in 1892.

Homestead Certificate

Ephraim is listed as Hembell on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule and finally as Hembree in the 1900 U.S. Census where he is living with daughter Lucinda (See Source 8).

Mary Ann dies October 20, 1897 was laid to rest in Old Easley Cemetery, Golden, Missouri. Ephraim stays single for the next decade but on March 10, 1907 he marries a widow, Tennessee "Tennie" Mariah Russell Dell. He started receiving his pension again, this time the records spelled it as Hembrie.

Hembree Dell Marriage License

The 1910 U.S. Census (See Source 9) gives us the most information about him, He was able to read and write, owned his farm without a mortgage, he was a general farmer, and a veteran of the Civil War living with his wife and stepson. They actually got his name spelled right too!

Grandpa Ephraim died May 14, 1913. He was laid to rest beside Mary Ann. His obituary in the May 22,1913* Cassville Republican newspaper:

Mano News:
Ephriam Hembrey, a well known citizen, died at his home near Mano, Friday morning, May 16, 1913, age about 80 years. He died very suddenly. He leaves a wife & 7 children plus a host of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home.

Well, they almost spelled his name right. At least it is correct on his tombstone!!

Tombstone in Old Easley Cemetery 

*The dates are different I know, the newspapers didn't always get it right and I have no way of knowing who supplied the information.

Sources:

1. Year: 1840; Census Place: Reeds Creek, Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: 19; Page: 23; Image: 590; Family History Library Film: 0002474
2. Year: 1850; Census Place: Castor, Stoddard, Missouri; Roll: M432_420; Page: 269B; Image: 157
3. Year: 1860; Census Place: White River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: 809; Image: 313
4. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865; National Parks Service
5. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865; National Parks Service
6. Year: 1870; Census Place: White River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: M593_757; Page: 778B; Image: 210253; Family History Library Film: 552256
7. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; National Archives and Records Administration
8. Year: 1890; Census Place: Roaring River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: 30; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 15
9. Year: 1910; Census Place: Roaring River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: T624_767; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1374780

Mary Catherine Lord 1810-1861

2nd Great Grandmother - Maternal Side

Catherine Lord Van Wey (date unknown)

Mary "Catherine" Lord was born March 7, 1810 in New York State to Nathan Harvey & Sarah Goodwin Lord (See Source 4). The family moved to Ohio by the time Catherine was a year old. Here is where she would attend school in Vinton & Athens counties. On September 10, 1829 she married Richard Stuphin Van Wey in McArthur, Ohio (See Source 3).

Together they had the following children:

1. "Sarah" Lord Van Wey (1830-1916); married 1st Mr. Pasteur (coffee broker) & 2nd William Bell. She was a teacher.
2. Nathan "Harvey" Lord Van Wey (1832-1902); married Virginia Ann ?. He was a broom maker and later owned a boarding house
3. DeWitt Clinton "DC" Van Wey (1834-1906); married Anna Jane Goldberg. More to come.
4. "Lydia" Catherine Van Wey (1837-1905); married Samuel Dennis Roach (farmer)
5. Lesbia "Ann" Van Wey (1840- after 1876); married John Nugent Wilson (farmer)
6. Richard Stuphin Van Wey, Jr. (1844-1924); married Alice Mariah Harisborough. He was a farmer, night watchman, and laundry man.

In 1841, Catherine bought 41 acres of land in Ohio.

Catherine and Richard moved from Ohio to Texas after 1844 where Richard had staked out his land in Rusk & Harrison Counties. They were living in Panola (formerly Harrison) County, Texas during the 1850 Census (See Source 1). By 1860 (See Source 2), the couple and their family had moved to Rosalie and Maple Springs just outside Bogata (pronounced ba-goat-a). Catherine died on October 20, 1861 at her home with her family by her side (See Source 4). She was laid to rest in Bogata Cemetery.

Mom at Catherine's Gravesite in Bogata Cemetery

Sources:

1. 1850 U.S. Census, Panola County, Texas
2. 1860 U.S. Census, Red River County, Texas
3. Ohio County Marriages, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com
4. "Some Mallorys and Bells" by Bob Mallory; Greenville Printing Company, Greenville Texas; 1950
5. Personal Photo

Fredrick Patrick 1822-1902

2nd Great Grandfather - Paternal Side

Before I get to the subject this week let me just say how amazing it has been to learn about these ancestors. It has given me an insight as to what they were going through in life and a deep appreciation for American History.

Fredrick Patrick was born on October 22, 1822 in Walton County, Georgia to Paul and Lucy Thompson Patrick. He was the middle child, youngest and last son of their 9 children. Fredrick apparently attended school as he was able to read and write. He married Francis A. Austin on December 7, 1851, when he was 27.

Walton County Georgia, Marriage Book D, 1835-1857

They lived in the same district so they no doubt knew each other from social events although I can't say which ones. Fredrick was taking care of his mother and the farm during this time since his father had died some 9 years earlier.  Together the couple had 10 children:

1. Albert Webster Patrick (1852-1928); married Martha Elizabeth Ketchum
2. William Taylor Patrick (1854-1930); married Ella Lee Brown
3. Mary Elizabeth Patrick (1855-1918); married William Cargil Cornelius
4. Martha Francone Patrick (1857-1930); married Forrest Lee Culbreath
5. Lucy Nancy Patrick (1859-1945); married Thomas Jeff Van Horn
6. John Fredrick Patrick (1862-1901); married Lydia McAbee
7. Sarah Alice Patrick (1866-1937); married Christopher Columbus Ketchum
8. James Lee Patrick (1868-1946); married Magnolia Manley
9. Jane Patrick (1870-before 1880)
10. Susan Mildred Patrick (1873-1972); married Joe Will Smith

In the 1860 U.S. Census, Fredrick was a day laborer and owned $100 in Personal Estate. He and Lucy already had 5 children.

1860 U.S. Census

Fredrick signed an Oath of Allegiance (See Source 1) in Gwinnett County, Georgia dated July 17, 1861 and two days later he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He was in the 16th Infantry Regiment, Company F, Georgia which fought with the Army of Northern Virginia. He was elected as 2nd Lieutenant. Fredrick was wounded at Crampton's Gap, Maryland on September 14, 1862  and was granted a furlough for 60 days. His only requisition during 1862 was for 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of drawers, 2 pairs of shoes, and 1 hammock. After returning to service, on December 13, 1862 he was wounded at Fredricksburg, Virginia from which he lost sight in one eye. Also wounded on that day was Charles J. Austin, no doubt a relative of Francis.

Service Record

Fredrick's requisition in 1863 is mostly illegible but of the 4 items I could make out that one was a blanket. He was probably at the Battle of Gettysburg and other battles in Virginia throughout the next year and a half. He was captured at Gaines Farm, Virginia on June 1, 1864 and released from Fort Delaware Prison Camp which stands on Pea Patch Island, Delaware on June 17, 1865. His service records list him as a Prisoner of War. Upon Fredrick's release as a POW, he had to sign an Oath which also states his physical characteristics - he had a dark complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, and was 5'9" tall. (See Sources 2-5)

In 1870, he was still living in Gwinnett County with his 9 children on a farm. He employed 2 workers, and owned 120 acres that was worth $150. (See Sources 6 & 7) Before the 1880 Census, the family had relocated to Blount County, Alabama (See Source 8) where his older children would marry into the local families. The families moved to Texas some time between 1885 & 1886. By the 1900 Census (See Source 9), Fredrick was living in Roxton with his son John and Francis was living with their son William. I suspect their living apart was due to ill health since Fredrick died November 21, 1902 and was buried along side his son, who had died the year before, in Denton Cemetery, located in Roxton, Texas. The cause of his death was not recorded.

I would have to say that Fredrick was well traveled but for the wrong reasons. While the majority of my ancestors stayed in one place for generations, Fredrick left for war, moved to 2 different states no doubt to better his family.

Sources:

1. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=AE6A8EC1-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
2. Oath of Allegiance Book B, page 374.
3. American Civil War Soldiers, Historical Data Systems, comp., Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.Original data - Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA form the following list of works. Copyright 1997-2000 Historical Data Systems, Inc. PO Box 35 Duxbury.Ori
4. APA Citation: Georgia. State Division of Confederate Pensions and Records., . (19591964). Roster of the Confederate soldiers of Georgia, 1861-1865. Hapeville, Ga.: Longina & Porter.
5. Civil War Soldiers - Confederate - GA at Fold3.com
6. Year: 1870; Census Place: , Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: ., Ancestry.com
7. Georgia, Property Tax Digests, 1793-1893, Ancestry.com
8. Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 5, Blount, Alabama; Roll: 2; Family History Film: 1254002; Page: 442B; Enumeration District: 006; Image: .Ancestry.com
9. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com

Hester A. Evans 1848-1884

2nd Great Grandmother - Maternal Side

Hester was the middle child of John G. and Rebecca Storer Evans born on November 8, 1848 in Ohio. They were living in Nile, Scioto County next door to her grandparents in the 1850 U.S. Census (See Source 1). She apparently attended school as she could read and write. (See Source 2).

Hester met Benjamin F. Hutsenpiller and they were married on May 7, 1865 in Scioto County before Judge F.B. Sewell.

Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993, Ancestry.com

Benjamin was above the age of 21 and Hester was above 16, barely. Over the next decade, they had the following children:

1. John William Hutsen (1867-1935); married Rose Etta Turner
2. Charles E. Hutsenpiller (1870-1920); married Catherine Sherman
3. Lulu A. Hutsenpiller (1876-1891)

The marriage did not last, by March 1879 the couple were separated and soon divorced. In the 1880 U.S. Census it shows that Hester and her children are still in Nile, Ohio (See Source 3).

On March 29, 1882 Hester married John Rogers and the ceremony was performed by S.M. Donahue in Scioto County.

Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993, Ancestry.com

It is not known if this marriage lasted because when she died on May 22, 1884 she was buried under her maiden name in Sandy Springs, Adams County, Ohio (See Source 4).


Sources:

1. Year: 1850; Census Place: Nile, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: M432_727; Page: 77B; Image: 35
2. Year: 1870; Census Place: Nile, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
3. Year: 1880; Census Place: Nile, Scioto, Ohio; Roll: 1064; Family History Film: 1255064; Page: 146B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 0433.
4. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

Cargil Cornelius 1828 - 1885

2nd Great Grandfather - Paternal Side

Cargil, Cargill, Cargile are just a few of the ways that I have seen his name spelled but for the sake of this blog post I will continue with Cargil. He was the 11th child or Aaron and Ellender Fortner Cornelius. Cargill was his grandmother's maiden name so there is little doubt why this name was chosen.

Cargil was born in Blount County, Alabama on March 10, 1828. His early life would have centered around the land and church. It is doubtful that he attended school as he could not read. Cargil married Nancy Blackwood on June 4, 1845 who was a few years younger than he. They lived in Blount County until around 1860 when he moved the family to Walker County where the new farm consisted of more acreage. Together they had the following children:

1. "Zion" B. Cornelius (1845 -1916); married Lucinda J. Keen
2. "Isaac" R. Cornelius (1848-1886); married Margrett Barbara Speegle
3. Ellender "Ellen" Cornelius (1851-1900); married Eldridge Berry
4. "William" Cargill Cornelius (1852-1908); married Mary Elizabeth Patrick
5. Seaborn Cornelius (1855-1915); married Rebecca Adeline McGuire
6. Rufus J. Cornelius "R.J." (1857-1926); married Nancy Melcina McGuire
7. Mary Malinda "Lyddia" Cornelius (1860-1928); married George "Washington" Brown
8. Manerva "Nerva"Eliza Cornelius (1862-1939); married George "Corup" Dailey
9. James "Elbert" Cornelius (1863-1920); married Nancy R. Latta
10. "John" Sherman Cornelius (1864-1928); married Susan Virginia "Jennie" Copeland
11. "Emily" Caroline Cornelius (1867-1948); married David "Lee" Brown
12. Margett "Louiza" Cornelius (1869-1961); married Joseph C. Bentley

According to the 1850 U.S. Non-Population Schedule, Blount County (Source 1), Cargil owned 15 Improved Acres with a cash value of $50.00, $5.00 worth of Farm Implements, 1 horse, 1 milch cow, 2 other cattle, and 20 swine. The total value of his livestock was $80.00. He produced 100 Bushels of Indian Corn.

In 1852 Cargil received $236.11 from his father's estate. He also bought a boning knife with hone for $.05 and 5 barrels of corn for the sum of $25 (Source 2). This could account for him purchasing the 79.76 acre farm in Walker County on June 1, 1858 (Source 3). In the 1860 U.S. Census he is living in Jasper, Alabama next door to Abner, his oldest brother, with Cargil's property worth $500 and personal property worth $400. He seemed to be doing well since he owned 25 Improved Acres, 115 Unimproved Acres, $100 in Farm Implements, 2 horses, 4 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 3 other cattle, 4 sheep, and 12 swine. The total value of his livestock was $262. He also produced 300 Bushels of Indian Corn, 8 pounds of Tobacco, and 6 pounds of wool (Source 4).

October 19, 1863 found Cargil enlisting in Company H, Alabama 1st Calvary the Union Side of the Civil War. This was only Union Company that had formed in Alabama. Most of his brothers, nephews and many cousins enlisted in the Confederate so this no doubt took a toll on family relations. It certainly took a toll on his health. He enlisted at age 34 in at Camp Davies Glendale, Mississippi as a Private along with his 18 year old son, Zion. Both mustered out on October 24, 1864 at Rome, Georgia with Cargil attaining the rank of Corporal (See Source below & 5).

Service Pay Record

Before Cargil enlisted he was known to be a strapping young man. After the war he was weak and sickly never regaining his full strength due to contracting malaria. On November 9, 1881 he was marked as an Invalid and allowed a pension for his service.

Declaration for Original Invalid Pension (Source 6)

Certificate of Disability (Source 6)

In the 1866 Alabama State Census for the White Population there are 5 males and 8 females living on the farm in Winston County (Source 7)

By the 1870 U.S. Census, Cargil was living in Houston, Winston County, Alabama with all of his children (Zion B. is married but living next door) on property worth $500 (Source 8).

February 20, 1884 Cargil was granted a title to Section 32 of Township 10 South, Range 4 West (Source 9).

Cargil dies on December 29, 1885 and is buried in Dailey's Chapel Cemetery in Rosa, Alabama. His wife is buried beside him. His probate records it states that due to the many heirs, the property should be sold in order to be equitable (Source 10).

Probate Records

Sources:

1. Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 18, Blount, Alabama
2. Probate Records of Aaron Cornelius, Blount County, Alabama
3 Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 18, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 102B; Image: .
4. Year: 1860; Census Place: Eastern Division, Walker, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 870; Image: 108.
5." First Alabama Calvary U.S.A, Homeage to Patriotism" by Glenda McWhirter Todd, 2006, Heritage Books
6. U.S. Pension Agency, War Department, Box 38718, Certificate 330792, Bundle 22, 14 pages
7. Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 12, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
8. Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 11, Blount, Alabama
9.Alabama Land Records, United States, Bureau of Land Management
10. Probate Records of Blount County, Alabama - There is no page and volume as these were loose pages sent to me by a cousin.