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May 10, 1814 - Jan 5, 1892
77 ys, 7ms, 25 days
Although the birth year on the tombstone reads
1815, a rubbing of the darkened area, indicating his age at death, indicates an
error, in the math of calculating his birth year, by the person who erected the
tombstone. An 1814 birth year, which one arrives at by doing the math,
agrees with all census records. Therefore this author is convinced that
the 1814 birth year is correct. Pleasant Crenshaw married (1) Elizabeth
Anderson; (2) Sarah Jane.
1834 Autauga Co, AL Land Grant
1837 Kemper Co, MS Tax Roll
1840 Lauderdale Co, MS Tax Roll, 1 poll
1842 - 1848 Kemper Co, MS Tax Roll
1846 Kemper Co, MS Land Ownership List, Sect 33-34, Twship 9, Range 18
1850 Neshoba Co, MS Census, p. 132 #270-285
1853 Kemper Co, MS Land Grant
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Twnship 8, Range 11, #409-416, Union, 593 Real
Estate-$800,PP:$3000
1863 Purchased Land in Neshoba Co, MS from Charles Holland
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, p. 146, #1088
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, ED 60,p. 22, 155, Beat 4, Supv District 2
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Anel D. Crenshaw
June 5, 1843 - Oct 12, 1909
Born in Kemper Co, MS, A. D. Crenshaw was the
son of Pleasant C. Crenshaw and his 1st wife Elizabeth Anderson. He was a
respected Neshoba businessman and a Mason. Anel Crenshaw was a Confederate
Veteran, having served in Co. D of the 36th Mississippi Infantry. He
married Mary Virginia Boler 1868 in Kemper Co, MS.
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, ED 60, p. 22 #154, Supv District 2, Beat 4 #154-154
September 1, 1881 - Received under the Watch Care of New Hope (Neshoba Baptist)
Church
1891, Saturday before 3rd Sunday in October - elected Moderator of New Hope (Neshoba
Baptist) Church
1892, Saturday before 3rd Lord's Day in Dec., appointed Church Clerk of New Hope
(Neshoba Baptist)
1891 October ordained as a Deacon of Neshoba Baptist Church (New Hope)
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, 227, Beat 4
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  Mary Virginia Crenshaw
Sept 15, 1854 - Oct 22, 1933
(Note: Birth year on tombstone is
incorrect)
Mary Virginia Boler was born in Scott Co, MS, the
daughter of James Boler and his wife Mary
Josephine Camber Jenny's grandfather was Wesley Boler of Boler's
Inn fame. She married Anel D. Crenshaw 1868 in Kemper Co, MS, as
indicated on her Confederate Widow's Pension application.
1877 - October 13, joined New Hope (Neshoba Baptist) Church
1879 - July 29 - Received for Baptism New Hope (Neshoba Baptist) Church
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #116-118
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo #31-33
1930 - Enumerated in the Neshoba Co, MS household of her son Vertis I. Crenshaw
NESHOBA WOMAN DIES FOLLOWING LENGTHY ILLNESS. The Neshoba
Democrat, Philadelphia, MS, Friday, Oct. 27, 1933. Rites for Mrs. M. V. Crenshaw
Held From Neshoba Baptist Church. Mrs. Mary Virginia Crenshaw, 78, died at the
home of her son V. I. Crenshaw near Neshoba station, following an illness of
several months. Funeral rites were conducted from the Neshoba Baptist church,
with Rev. Eugene Stevens of Meridian, assisted by Rev. Yeager, officiating.
Interment followed in the Neshoba Cemetery. Mrs. Crenshaw was before her
marriage, Miss Virginia Boler and had lived in the community in which she died
her entire life. She was married in early life to Anil D. Crenshaw he dying in
1909. She was a member of the Baptist church. She is survived by two daughter,
Mrs. Leona Bassett of Mt. Pisgah, and Mrs. Bettie Mason of McDonald; five sons,
John Crenshaw, V I Crenshaw, W A Crenshaw, F A Crenshaw and Plesant Crenshaw,
all of Neshoba. She is also survived by one sister of Kemper county. She was the
grandmother of Arlie Crenshaw of this city. A number of other grandchildren and
great grand-children also survive.
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Frank
Anderson Crenshaw
Jan 17, 1888 - Dec 1, 1962
Ruby May Winfield McBeath Crenshaw
June 17, 1891 - Apr 19, 1980
Anderson Crenshaw was the son of Anel D. Crenshaw
and his wife Mary Virginia Boler. Ruby May Winfield was the  daughter of James
Raymond Winfield and his wife Mary Annabelle McMillan. She married (1)
John Harris McBeath in 1910; (2) Frank Anderson Crenshaw July 11, 1923 in
Johnsonville, Neshoba Co, MS.
1907 - Saturday before 2nd Sabbath in July - F A Crenshaw Joined New Hope (Neshoba) Baptist Church
1930 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 Dixon & Waldo, ED 50-14 Sheet 2a, p. 220, Supv Dist 7, State Highway #15, #30-30, Farmer - General Farm
Crenshaw, Frank Anderson, 29, Neshoba, b 17 Jan 1888 in Union, Farmer, Single, Tall, Medium Build, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, Precinct Neshoba (World War I Draft Registration
Card - 1917)
Mrs. Ruby Crenshaw: Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on April 20, 1980 at Neshoba Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Black & Rev. Henry Adams officiating. Pallbearers were Danny Crenshaw, Bob Mills, Charles Rhodes, Joe Rhodes, Paul Ethridge, Steve Shrader, Bryan Libell, & Allen Boler. Burial was at 2:45 pm the same day at Neshoba Cemetery.
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Irby L. Crenshaw
February 20, 1894 - March 28, 1925
Irby Leander Crenshaw was a son of Anel Darvel Crenshaw and his
wife Mary Virginia Boler. He married Clara Ethel Boler on March 1, 1914 in
Neshoba Co, MS. Following his death his widow married (2) William Spurgeon
Fulton.
1907 - Saturday before 2nd Sabbath in July, joined New Hope (Neshoba) Baptist Church
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #52-54
World War I Draft Registration Card: Crenshaw, Irby Leander, 23, Neshoba, b 20 Feb 1894 in Union, Farmer, Wife and 1 child, Medium Height & Build, Blue Eyes, Light Brown Hair, Precinct Neshoba
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Clara Boler Crenshaw Fulton
January 27, 1895 - July 27, 1959
Clara Ethel Boler was a daughter of Annal Dorval Boler and his
wife Mary Abby Herrington. She married (1) Irby Leander Crenshaw March 1,
1914 in Neshoba Co, MS; (2) William Spurgeon Fulton December 3, 1930 in
Neshoba Co, MS.
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J. P. Crenshaw
December 20, 1872
January 31, 1936
James Pleasant Crenshaw was the oldest son of Anel D. Crenshaw
and his wife Mary Virginia Boler. He married Mary Lucy Bassett November
21, 1900 in Neshoba Co, MS.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldon, #30-32
World War I Draft Registration Card: Crenshaw, James Pleas, 45, Neshoba, b 20 Dec 1873, Farmer, Lucy Crenshaw nearest relative, 5' 2", Short, Blue Eyes, Light Hair
Rev. Lee Breland Journal January 31, 1936 while pastoring Coffeeville (MS) Baptist Church "Bro.J. P. (Ples) Crenshaw died at Neshoba, age 60. He was buried there. I was once his pastor. He was my dear friend, very good man."
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Bro. J. P. Crenshaw departed this life, Jan 31st 1936. He was born Dec. 20th 1872 making him 63 years 1 month and 11 days old. Bro. Crenshaw was born in this community near where he died. He joined the Baptist Church of this community in the Summer of 1890, was baptized by Bro. L. B. Fancher, and has been a faithful member with us, a good citizen and neighbor. On November 22, 1900 he was married to Miss Lucy Bassett. To this union were born 12 children of which 2 are dead and 10 are living. And to this bereaved family we extend our deepest sympathy and pray God to watch over them, protect them, and guide them through coming life. Respectfully Submitted, Committee: W. J. Houston, M. S. Lewis, B. H. Walton
"In Memory of Bro. J. P. Crenshaw"
Bro. James Pleasant Crenshaw was born December 20th, 1872 and died Jan. 31st 1936, making his 63 years, one month and eleven days old at the time of his death. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Old Crenshaw, now Neshoba Church, forty or more years ago. He was a faithful and
consistent member of this church until his death. He was married Nov. 22 1900 to Miss Lucy Bassett and to this union were born ten boys and two girls. Two of the boys died in early childhood. The boys now living are Earle and Noel, now living in Texas, J. P. of Smith County, Hubby, Earnest, Otho, Maurice and Rudolph of this county. The girls are Queenie, now Mrs. Johnie Miles of Neshoba and Lucile, now Mrs. Leotis Thomas. Neshoba Church never had a more faithful member and Neshoba Community never had a truer and more valuable citizen than Plez as he was to friends. Though we know that his going was to his eternal gain we as a church and community are experiencing a feeling of distinct loss. May the Savior in whose footsteps our brother and friend endeavoured to follow during his lifetime, be our guide and comforter now. Loyal and honest, brave and true. Cheerful and broad of mind. Strong for the tasks he has to do; Patient, considerate, kind. And life will hold and always will, Unto the journey's end, Such posts as there for his to fill, Brother, Neighbor, friend. The lives of many each must touch, So varied is life's Plan. We seldom realize how much It takes, just to be a man. Committee: W. J. Houston, M. S. Lewis, B. H. Walton.
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Grady D.
Son of J. P. & Lucy Crenshaw
January 17, 1912
September 5, 1912
Grady D. Crenshaw was a son of James Pleasant Crenshaw and his
wife Mary Lucy Bassett.
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Edoma Crenshaw
September 20, 1916
August 28, 1917
Edoma Crenshaw was a child of James Pleasant Crenshaw and his
wife Mary Lucy Bassett.
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Archie Crenshaw
January 11, 1904 - April 9, 1937
Archie Dorvill Crenshaw was a son of William Annel Crenshaw and
his wife Emma R. Waller. He married Mary Rivers.
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Mary Rivers Crenshaw
November 1, 1906
April 10, 1990
Mary Rivers married Archie Dorvill Crenshaw.
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B. E. "Bernie" Crenshaw
August 28, 1911 - July 12, 1975
Burnace Edward Crenshaw was the son of William Annel Crenshaw
and his wife Emma R. Waller. He married Muriel Driskell.
Bernie was a very special person if you were a small
child. He was a happy, friendly individual who always had gum in his
pocket. He and his wife Muriel worked for many years at Hugh Matthews Store, on
the northwest corner of Bank Street. Bernie only lived for one year following
the death of his father, Uncle Billy.
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Ethie Crenshaw McNair
December 10, 1900
January 13, 1988
Ethie Crenshaw was a daughter of Otho Dominico Crenshaw and his
wife Ellen Gully. She married Clarence Foster McNair.
Ethie Crenshaw McNair is an individual who I remember with much
fondness. She was the Neshoba Postmaster when I was a child.
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Ethel Crenshaw
August 25, 1907
November 28, 1985
Ethel S. Mason was a daughter of Coble Leon Mason and his wife
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Harold Crenshaw
April 20, 1927 - August 27, 1960
Harold Crenshaw was the oldest child of Vertis Ivy Crenshaw and
his wife Ethel Mason.
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O. D. Crenshaw
February 19, 1875
May 17, 1914
Otho Dominico Crenshaw was a son of Anel D. Crenshaw and his
wife Mary Virginia Boler. He married (1) Ellen Gully January 25, 1900 in
Neshoba Co, MS. He married (2) Lottie Belle Gully 1910 in Neshoba Co, MS.
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 #104-105
In 1907 a train depot was built in Neshoba Community just north of where the stores were....Other stores on the same side were O D Crenshaw....
OD left a will in Neshoba Co, MS. His will was made on 13 May 1914, 4 days before his death, as he lay dying in the hospital in Newton, MS. His will was witnessed by Dr. G.H. Banks and by Sadie Woods. He left $3,000 in insurance and $2,400 in accounts owed to his estate. He made provisions for his mother, allowed for payment of debts, including $25 to his brother "Ples", James Pleasant, and left the rest of the property to be equally divided between his children and his wife, so long as she did not remarry. This will was filed 27 May 1914 by his executrix and widow, Lottie Belle Crenshaw. (Houston-Gully family newsletter Vol II Issue 2, October 1990 from information furnished by Leon Smith, Union, MS)
Neshoba Baptist Church records, Sat. before 4th Sunday in June 1914. "Unfinished business, committee appointed to draft resolution of Bro. O. D. Crenshaw, resolution read and adopted, committee discharged. O. D. Crenshaw was born February 19, 1873 died May 17 1914. Joined Neshoba Baptist Church in 1896, where he lived a devoted member until his death. He was married to Miss Ellen Gully in 1899. To this union was born 5 children, one of which and his companion preceded him to the grave. In 1910 he was married to Lottie Gully, to this union were born two children, one of which is dead. He leaves a wife, five children, mother, two sisters, five bro. and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Resolved 1st that in the death therefore be it, of Bro. Crenshaw, we felt that we have lost one of our best and most loyal church members, being at the time Church Clerk. 2nd that our town and
community has lost an honest man and a good citizen, always seeking the right. That we extend to the bereaved wife, children and relatives our deepest sympathy and commend them to God who alone can comfort them. 4th, That a copy of these resolutions be placed in the minutes and the Mississippi Baptist be requested to publish same. Done by the order of Neshoba Church, June 27, 1914."
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"Mother" Lottie B. Crenshaw
October 18, 1879
February 12, 1914
Lottie Belle Gully was a daughter of William James Gully and his
wife Catherine R. T. Floyd. She married Otho Dominico Crenshaw 1910 in
Neshoba Co, MS.
1910 - Enumerated in the Neshoba Co, MS household of her brother, William J. Gully
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #46-48
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
"Mrs. Lottie Gully Crenshaw"
Mrs. Lottie Gully Crenshaw passed from this life into that eternal home of rest and joy on February 13, 1944 at the age of (64) sixty four, her husband having proceeded her many years. She leave one daughter and four step-children to mourn her going. Neshoba Baptist Church and community have lost a faithful and devoted member and citizen. Her life was full of service to her family, church and community. To know Miss Lottie was to love her. She will be sadly missed but the influence of her life will live on in the lives of her loves ones and friends. As we sorrow because of her going, we thank God for her life and how in humble submission to the of him who doeth all things well. May our Heavenly Father comfort and bless those whom she leaves with hearts bereaved. By order of the church, a copy is to be placed in the church minutes, a copy sent to the family and one sent to the Baptist Record for publication. Committee: Mrs. J. L. VIVERETT, Mrs. W. W. McBEATH, and Mrs. W. J. VANCE.
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Infant Daughter of
O. D. & Lottie Crenshaw
Born & Died
August 20, 1911
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Mentice Dominico "Dink"
Crenshaw
November 21, 1857
December 28, 1896
Dink Crenshaw was the 2nd son of Pleasant C. Crenshaw and his
2nd wife Sarah Jane. He married Lillie Thomas Houston in 1889.
(Note: Tombstone is broken and is very much in need of
repair. The picture shown was taken about 30 years ago by Thelma McBeath,
before the tombstone was broken.)
1883, Saturday before 5th Lord's Day in August - Received by
letter in New Hope (Neshoba Baptist)
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Dinkey
Daughter of D. & Lillie Crenshaw
May 28, 1897
February 17, 1898
Dinkey Crenshaw was a daughter of Mentice Dominico Crenshaw and
his wife Lillie Thomas Houston.
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Leander A.
Son of D. & Lillie Crenshaw
August 21, 1891
February 11, 1894
Leander A. Crenshaw was the only son of Mentice Dominico
"Dink" Crenshaw and his wife Lillie Thomas Houston.
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Unknown Crenshaw
This rock marks a grave next to Pleasant Crenshaw and in the
midst of the graves of his children. There can be little doubt that it is
a Crenshaw, and most probably is his 2nd son, William Allen Jackson Crenshaw,
who disappears from all records between the 1860 and the 1870 census.
According to a family member the information passed through his family was that
William Allen Jackson Crenshaw died young. There are many similar rocks
marking unknown graves in Neshoba Cemetery.
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Winifred Louisa Crenshaw Boler
June 14, 1850 - Aug. 29, 1919
Winifred Louisa Crenshaw, born while the family lived in
Kemper County, was the only known daughter of Pleasant
C. Crenshaw and his 1st wife Elizabeth Anderson. She married Henry Clay
Boler 1866.
March 27, 1881 - joined New Hope (Neshoba Baptist) Church
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Henry Clay Boler
Jan, 9, 1845 - May 28, 1928
Henry Clay Boler was a younger son of Wesley
Boler and his wife Eliza
Walton. He married Winifred Louisa Crenshaw. The Wesley Boler
descendents living in the Newton/Neshoba County area who still bear the Boler
name descend from this couple.
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census 1107-1107
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census ED 60 Supv. 2, p. 21, Beat 4, Dixon, Line 8
March 27, 1881 - joined New Hope (Neshoba Baptist) Church
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census #192-192, Beat 4, Supv. District 5, ED 44
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #30-30
1920 - Enumerated in the Neshoba Co, MS household of his son Ned Boler
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Harvey Clifton Boler
Oct. 25, 1886
June 23, 1965
Emma Smith Boler
February 25, 1886
July 20, 1970
Harvey Clifton Boler was a child of Henry Clay Boler & his
wife Winifred Crenshaw. He married Emma Smith 1907 in Neshoba Co, MS.
World War I Draft Registration Card: Boler, Harvey Clifton, 30, Union, b 25 Oct 1886 in Union, Farmer, Wife and 4 children, Tall, Medium Build, Gray Eyes, Light Brown Hair
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Quinton Carl Boler
October 10, 1919 - March 10, 1999
Quinton Carl Boler was a son of Harvey Clifton Boler and his
wife Emma Smith. He married Ellaweese Walton.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #322-333
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William P. Boler
Born May 6, 1880
Died October 12, 1900
William P. Boler was a child of Henry Clay Boler & his wife
Winifred Crenshaw.
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James Allen Boler
September 5, 1867 - January 9, 1954
Sarah Ida Herrington Boler
October 26, 1871 - November 2, 1922
Sarah Alma Dowles Boler
October 15, 1871 - March 10, 1961
James Allen Boler was the oldest child of Henry Clay Boler &
his wife Winifred Louisa Crenshaw. He married (1) Sarah Ida Herrington
1888 in Neshoba Co, MS. She was a daughter of John Anderson Herrington
& his wife Louisa Murphy. He married (2) Sarah Alma Dowles June 14,
1925 in Newton Co, MS.
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Colin Boler
1896 - 1949
Biddie Boler
1898 - 1988
Colin Boler was a son of James Allen Boler and his 1st wife
Sarah Ida Herrington. He married Biddie Wilson May 4, 1919 in Neshoba Co,
MS.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat4, Dixoo/Waldo, #271-282
World War I Draft Registration Card: Boler, Colin, 23,
Union, b 22 Feb 1894 in Union, Farmer, Single, Medium Build & Weight, Brown
Eyes & Hair
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
On Jan. 16 1949 Colen BOLER passed away at his house following a long illness. While still a young man he was called into the service of his country in World War I. He served with distinction as a combat soldier in France until he was
severely gassed in 1918. He never fully recovered from these wounds. Colen joined the Baptist Church at Bluff Springs early in life and at his death was a member of the church a Neshoba. To know Colen was to love and appreciate him and he leaves many friends to mourn his going. Then God saw fit to take him within his garden fair. He placed him with the others Already gathered there. His time on earth was ended. But still he lingers near. His suffering days are over. May God wipe away all tears. Committee: T. O. GULLY, Miss Margie D. VIVERETT, Mrs. R. B. VANCE.
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A. C. "Ned" Boler
Dec 17, 1888 - Nov 20, 1958
Winnie E. Boler
Feb 23, 1895 - Aug 10, 1948
Aldeen Clay Boler was a son of Henry Clay Boler and his wife
Winifred Louisa Crenshaw. He married Winnie E. Gordon November 24, 1912 in
Newton Co, MS. She was a daughter of Andrew Jackson Gordon and his wife
Annie Elizabeth Ione Gardner.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #330-341
World War I Draft Registration Card: Boler, Aldeen Clay, 28, RFD 1 Union, b 17 Dec 1888 in Union, Farmer, Wife and 2 children, Tall, Slender, Brown Eyes, Brown Hair
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James Alton Boler
June 2, 1903 - August 28, 1997
Levonia Jones Boler
November 18, 1903 - June 21, 1958
James Alton Boler was a son of Annal Dorval Boler and his wife
Mary Abby Herrington.
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Karen Elaine
Dau of Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Boler
September 24, 1952 - September 27, 1952
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William T. Fulton
October 13, 1857 - November 20, 1899
William T. Fulton was a son of John Buchanan Fulton and his wife
Martha Welch. He married Emily Catherine Crenshaw 1881 - 1882 in Neshoba
Co, MS. This writer believes his wife lies in an unmarked grave at his
side.
Neshoba Baptist Church Records, February 1919: Mrs. Kate Fulton was born Dec. 21st 1862 and died Oct 18th 1919 was married to
Mr. Will Fulton and to this union was given four children, two of them and husband having
preceded her to the grave many years before. She united with the Crenshaw Baptist Church in early life and lived a faithful consistent member until death.
Mrs. Fulton's life was not one of Flowery beds of ease but she was a devoted wife, a loving
faithful and true mother. She was greatly afflicted during her last days but like Job of old did not alter her trust in Jesus who said "Draw nigh to and he will draw nigh to thee". Therefore be it resolved that Neshoba Church has lost a true and faithful member, one who bore all her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. Be it further resolved that a copy of this be given to the family and one read on the minutes of the church record. Signed: Mrs. M. E. Lewis, Miss Neva Harrison, Mrs. M. S. Lewis, Mrs. Mollie Houston.
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J. Leslie Crenshaw
Son of Bob & Lillie Crenshaw
July 26, 1900 - September 30, 1917
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July 24, 1831 - Feb. 25, 1910
John Campbell McBeath Jr. was the son of John
Campbell McBeath and his wife Jane Wadsworth. He married Nancy E. Brantley
in 1866.
1870 Leake Co, MS Census, Standing Pine PO, p. 334b, #1420-1421,
Farmer
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1-1
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census Beat 4, W Philadelphia, Waldo & Dixon, Dist 5, ED
45, Sh 21 #361-369
The Story of Neshoba by R. L. Breland (The Neshoba
Democrat) John C. McBeath, Jr. was born in Macon County, AL in
1832. With his parents he located in the western part of Neshoba County. He was
a farmer and miller. The McBeath old water mill was one of the historic places
in the county. It many years ago gave way to the progress of steam and today the
old pond is growing abundant crops of corn and cotton. He followed these
pursuits of peace and harmony until the Civil War called him to arms, and in
July 1861, when he was 29 years old, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and
made a faithful soldier. When the Civil War broke out in 1861 he immediately
enlisted in the Confederate service. He engaged in a number of the hardest
fought battles of the western army, in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. He was
captured in the Battle of Franklin, TN and sent by the Federals to Johnson's
Island, where he underwent untold hardships and sufferings, where he was
detained until hostilities ended in 1865. So he gave four years of his young
life to his country. When he was released from prison he returned to his Neshoba
County home where he gave himself to farming and milling, restoring the lost
fortunes brought about by the war. In 1898 he bought a plantation consisting of
1,000 acres of good land in the southwestern part of the county, and there gave
the best of his years to his chosen occupation. John C. McBeath Jr. in 1866 the
year after the war closed, was married to Miss Mary E. Brantley, a daughter of
Harris Brantley, who came to our county at an early day from Georgia. A number
of children were given to this union, among whom were Harris McBeath, William W.
McBeath, Miss Elizabeth McBeath, Mesdames T. L. Tidwell and Sam Henry. One son
W. W. McBeath was recently a member of the Board of Supervisors in this county.
Mr. McBeath was interested in political affairsl He was formerly an Old Line
Whig, but since the war he has been an active member of the Democratic party,
keeping abreast of the affairs of his country. He served a number of years as a
member of the board of police (supervisors) of the county, and in 1881 he was
elected to represent Neshoba County in the legislature, a position he held but
one term, refusing re-election. He was connected with the Masonic fraternity,
and a member of the Baptist church. He was a good business man, making a fair
success of his affairs, a good citizen and hospitable almost to prodigality. The
latter years of his life were spent with his wife and part of his children at
the little town of Neshoba in the southern part of the county, where he died in
peace many years ago. His wife has since died. Our county was better off because
these good people lived in it.
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Nancy E. Brantley McBeath
February 23, 1849
June 16, 1924
Nancy E. Brantley was born in Marion Co, GA, a daughter of
Harris Brantley and his wife Charity Cody. She married John Campbell
McBeath Jr. in 1866.
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #115-116
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #11-12
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Aug. 2, 1868 - Nov. 2, 1920
J. H. McBeath was a son of John Campbell
McBeath, Jr. and his wife Nancy E. Brantley. He married in 1910 (as her 1st husband)
Ruby May
Winfield.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #57-59
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Thelma McBeath
April 23, 1914 - May 8, 2003
Neshoba Baptist Church, Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1928. This being the time set apart for revival meeting and Bro. Stone being chosen to do the preaching so he began with the first service and the meeting continued for 9 days with 21 accessions to the church, 12 by baptism, 9 letter, namely Billy Dunn, Mrs. Billy Dunn, Murom Dunn, Gerie Dunn, Leona Dunn, Odie Dunn and Janie Dunn. A. D. Litchfield, Mrs. A. D. Litchfield and Mrs. Ellen Glass. By baptism Harvey Williams, Tommy Grace Gully, Helen Vance,
Thelma McBeath, Doris McBeath, Catherine Howle, Mary Kate Crenshaw, Mary Alice Fulton, W. B. Cooper, Christine Smith, and J. Star Howle.
The Clarion Ledger, Jackson, MS
May 09, 2003
Thelma McBeath
Neshoba
Thelma McBeath, 89, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Heartfelt Hospice of Laird Hospital in Union. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Stephens Funeral Home in Union and 30 minutes prior to services on Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Neshoba Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The officiating ministers are Rev. Johnny Collins and Rev. Marcus Finch. She taught school for 40 years and 20 of those years were with Neshoba County Schools. The last 20 years she taught in Jackson Public Schools. She loved music and was church organist in the Neshoba Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by one sister, Ruth Mills and husband Robert of Union, MS; two sisters-in-law, Audrey McBeath of Union and Renate (Crenshaw) Harris of Camden, AL., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris (McBeath) Rhodes; two brothers, John McBeath and Frank Allen (Sonny) Crenshaw; her parents Ruby (Winfield) McBeath Crenshaw; father, Harris McBeath, and stepfather Frank Anderson Crenshaw.
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Ida McBeath
Wife of S. J. Henry
May 8, 1874 - May 24, 1932
Ida McBeath was a daughter of John Campbell McBeath, Jr. &
his wife Nancy E. Brantley. She married Samuel Joseph Henry.
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Samuel Joseph Henry
January 14, 1856 - May 28, 1936
Samuel Joseph Henry married Ida McBeath.
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Katie, Wife of W. W. McBeath
May 10, 1874
May 28, 1929
Kate Watkins married William W. McBeath.
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Died Dec. 15, 1870
Aged 52 yrs, 5 mos, 12 dys
W. W. Rhoads married Elizabeth Lewis December 5,
1839 in Henry Co, GA.
The Story of Neshoba b R. L. Breland, from "The Neshoba
Democrat" July 6, 1934:
A little more than one hundred years ago a little boy was born in the state
of Georgia. His name was Watson Rhodes. This boy grew to manhood and was married
in his native state. The lady of his choice as a life partner was a Miss Lewis
(given name not learned). About the year 1854 Watson Rhodes and his wife and
three or more children came to Neshoba County, Mississippi, and settled on the
east side of Kentawka Creek practically opposite where McDonald town now
stands...."Great oaks from little acorns grow" and we see what a
multitude have come from the one family of Watson Rhodes who was born a few more
than 100 years ago; and this does not give more than half of the offspring of
this family. Of course, Watson Sr. and wife have been dead for years, and nearly
all of their sons and daughters have followed them to that borne from which none
ever return. His coming to Mississippi has meant much to the state.
1850 Henry Co, GA Census, p. 200, #192, 42nd District
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, p. 590 #390-397 Township 9 Range 11
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Samuel Franklin Rhodes
Dec. 9, 1845 - June 4, 1927
Frank Rhodes was the 3nd son of W. W. Rhoads and
his wife Elizabeth Lewis. He married Mary Jane Stafford.
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #18-18
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #229-299
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 #122-124
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 1, Sierra Precinct, #108-112
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Mary Jane Stafford Rhodes
Dec. 8, 1860 - July 30, 1937
Mary Jane Stafford was the daughter of Jessie D.
Stafford and his wife Eliza C. Lewis. She married Samuel Franklin Rhodes.
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Jesse Watson Rhodes
Sept. 21, 1876 - Feb. 8, 1930
At Rest
Watson was the oldest son of Samuel Franklin
Rhodes and his wife Mary Jane Stafford. He married Emma Posey.
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #119-121
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon & Waldo, #1-1
World War I Draft Registration Card: Rhodes, Jessy Watson, RFD 1 Neshoba, 42, b 21 Sep 1876, Farmer, Nearest relative Emma Elizabeth Rhodes, Medium Height & Build, Brown Eyes, Black Hair
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Emma Posey Rhodes
Jan. 26, 1881 - Mar. 25, 1961
Emma Posey was the daughter of Martin Vanburen
Posey and his wife Lucinda J. Webb. She married Jesse Watson Rhodes.
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Marshall B. Rhodes
April 26, 1907 - February 1, 1989
Doris McBeath Rhodes
April 20, 1912 - April 22, 1992
Marshall Benjamin Rhodes was a son of Jesse Watson Rhodes and
his wife Emma Posey. Doris McBeath was a daughter of John Harris McBeath and his wife Ruby May Winfield. They married October 4, 1943 in
McLauren, MS.
Neshoba Baptist Church, Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1928. This being the time set apart for revival meeting and Bro. Stone being chosen to do the preaching so he began with the first service and the meeting continued for 9 days with 21 accessions to the church, 12 by baptism, 9 letter, namely Billy Dunn, Mrs. Billy Dunn, Murom Dunn, Gerie Dunn, Leona Dunn, Odie Dunn and Janie Dunn. A. D. Litchfield, Mrs. A. D. Litchfield and Mrs. Ellen Glass. By baptism Harvey Williams, Tommy Grace Gully, Helen Vance, Thelma McBeath,
Doris McBeath, Catherine Howle, Mary Kate Crenshaw, Mary Alice Fulton, W. B. Cooper, Christine Smith, and J. Star
Howle.
Meridian Star
Doris Rhodes - Philadelphia - Services for Doris Rhodes were to be held today at 2pm at Neshoba Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Jones and the Rev. Jerry Bingham officiating. Burial was to be in the church cemetery with McClain-Hays Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Rhodes, 80, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, April 21, at Laird Hospital in Union.
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Bill Harris Rhodes
May 13, 1950
April 27, 1958
Bill Harris Rhodes was the 3rd child and 2nd son of Marshall
Benjamin Rhodes and his wife Doris McBeath. He died a sudden and tragic
death on what was then Highway 15, the road that ran beside his house. He
and his older brother Joe were walking along the side of the road. They
were playing and tousling like young children would naturally do. Bill
accidentally fell into the road and was hit by a car. He was taken to the
hospital in Jackson, MS and died there.
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Ora Rhodes McCollum
October 7, 1905 - November 19, 1992
Ora Rhodes was a daughter of Jesse Watson Rhodes and his wife
Emma Posey. She married John McCollum. He died and was buried in
Pineville, LA.
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L. L. Morris
January 28, 1848 - December 22, 1908
Married to Saphronia Rhodes January 1, 1867
Lafayette Lemanuel Morris married Sophronia Rhodes, daughter of
William Watson Rhodes and his wife Elizabeth Lewis.
1860 - Enumerated in the Neshoba Co, MS household of James Welsher
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 3, #789-789
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, District 9 #24-31
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Ben F. Rhodes
September 30, 1879 - February 4, 1948
Benjamin Franklin Rhodes was a son of Samuel Franklin Rhodes and
his wife Mary Jane Stafford. He married Cola Rebecca Breland on January
27, 1918 in Neshoba Co, MS.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 1, Sierra Precinct, #104-108
World War I Draft Registration Card: Rhodes, Bengiman Franklin, 38, RFD 5 Philadelphia, 30 Sep 1879, Farmer, Nearest relative Cola Rhodes, Medium Height & Build, Blue Eyes, Dark Hair
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Cola, wife of Ben F. Rhodes
August 22, 1892 - September 6, 1945
Cola Rebecca Breland was a daughter of Rev. Francis Marion
Breland and his wife Penelope Perry Kirkland. She married Benjamin
Franklin Rhodes on January 27, 1918 in Neshoba Co, MS.
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
Sister Mrs. Ben Rhodes
Whereas on Sep 6, 1945, it pleased our Heavenly Father to call the spirit of Mrs. Ben RHODES from this world, her family and loved ones, Mrs. RHODES joined the church early in life and remained a regular and consistent member until bad health kept her on the bed of affliction for several years. Her cheerful smile and kindness presented a charm to all who knew her. We appreciate her many Sterling qualities as a wife, mother, and friend. In her unselfish manner she was always ready and willing to help others. Therefore, we desire to renew our sympathy to her family and loved ones in their hours of sorrow and pray God's richest Blessing upon them. Be it resolved by the Neshoba Baptist Church that a copy of these resolutions be placed upon the church minutes, a copy sent to Baptist Record and sent to the family. Mrs. Ruth WILSON, Mrs. Ethie
McNAIR, Miss Marge D. VIVERETTE.
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 Wiley G.
Taylor
June 1, 1825 - January 11, 1901
Wiley Taylor and his wife Jane were founding members of both New Ireland
Church and New Hope (later named Neshoba) Baptist Church.
Newton Co, MS April 26, 1872. New Ireland Church organized with the following
charter members: John Boler, Martha Boler, Wiley Abney, Elender Abney, James A.
Abney, George H. Abney, Sarah A. Abney, Nancy E. Abney, James T. Rucker, Susanah
E. Rucker, J. M. Pool, S. G. Harris, N. Staton, Elizabeth Staton, W.G.
Taylor, Jane Taylor.
Jane Taylor
February 22, 1836 - April 30, 1912
State of Mississippi, Neshoba County, June 20, 1877. New Hope Church (name
changed to Neshoba Church in August 1908.) We whose names are hereunto
subscribed, being regular ordained ministers of the Gospel of Christ, of the
order and denomination of regular Baptists do hereby certify that we have this
day at the request of the sundry brethren and sisters of the same faith and
order assembled at this place of worship county and state aboved named, to
consider the proprietys of constituting said brethren and sisters into church
relations this convened a sermon was preached by Elder A. Winstead after which
the letters of recommendation of the applicants for constitution were called for
when the following brethren and sisters presented letters in order viz: N.
Walton, Eliza Walton, D. A. Pilgrim, P. Heflin, Abner Smithheart, A. H.
Crenshaw, N. H. Crenshaw, J. J. Ingram, H. Ingram, J. D. Caldwell, F. Caldwell,
S. J. Caldwell, J. D. Herrington, Tom Crenshaw, H. Crenshaw, M. J. Crenshaw, J.
Gully, H. Gully, J. A. Walton, D. Walton, E. Russell, M. Russell, P. Herrington,
J. A. Herrington, L. Herrington, W. G Taylor, Jane Taylor, James Taylor.
All certified to to the ministers and memers present in number 28 we upon
examination were found sound in faith and it appearing to our minds that these
brethren and sisters are orderly and orthodox and sufficient in number to keep
house for God, and being partially destitute condition, it was deemed expedient
that they be organized into a regular church do all things and enjoy all
privileges that a church of Jesus Christ may do and enjoy under the name and
style of New Hope Regular Baptist Church on the abstract of faith of the Mt.
Pisgah Association. Signed: J. M. Moore, J. M. Kelly, A. Winstead.
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4
Jane Lay was the daughter of James M. Lay & Eliza Chipman. Information
on the parentage of Wiley G. Taylor would be appreciated.
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Wiley Heflin
November 12, 1808 - January 4, 1869
Wiley Heflin donated to the community the land on which Neshoba
Cemetery was begun. The first person buried, was his young daughter, who
died during the Civil War. Her grave must be marked by one of the large
rocks which mark the unknown graves beneath them. Wiley Heflin married
Mary Parker November 29, 1827 in Henry Co, GA.
Witness to will: Chas. Holland, Wm Jas. Gully, J. E. Graves
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Charles Holland
June 6, 1835 - March 9, 1878
Charles Holland married Sarah Walton.
Neshoba Co, MS Charles Holland Deed to Pleasant Crenshaw, Deed of conveyance August 6, 1863 in consideration of two hundred and forty dollars, 80 acres of land in Section 14, Township 9, Range 11 of Neshoba County.
1860 Newton Co, MS Census, Union PO, p. 792, #667-682
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1036-1036
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Jesse Gully
December 31, 1806 - February 6, 1884
Jesse Gully was a son of Jesse Gully and his wife Sally Slocumb.
He married Hannah Calcoat December 12, 1827 in Cumberland Co, NC.
1850 Neshoba Co, MS Censu#374-393
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Township 11 Range 12, Philadelphia Post Office #27-27
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1086-1086
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 4, Supv Dist 2, ED 60, #33-33
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Catherine R. T. Gully
November 23, 1836 - January 9, 1893
Catherine R. T. Floyd, born in Moscow, Kemper Co, MS, was the daughter of Presley Josiah Floyd
and his wife Winifred K. Hodges. She married William James Gully December
15, 1953 in Kemper Co, MS. He was a son of Jesse Gully and his wife Hannah
Calcoat.
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William Jesse Gully
May 1, 1875 - December 30, 1962
Alma Smith Gully
August 13, 1876 - January 29, 1962
William Jesse Gully was a son of William James Gully and his
wife Catherine R. T. Floyd. He married Alma A. Smith.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Waldo & Dixon, Beat 4, #13-14
World War I Draft Registration Card: Gully, William Jessie, 43, Neshoba, b 1 May 1875, Farmer, Nearest relative Mrs. Alma Gully, 6', Slender, Red Eyes, Gray Hair
He was a cattleman and Marshal at Union, MS. (Bill Houston)
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Eddith "Ted" Gully
April 8, 1903 - March 11, 1992
Ted Gully was a daughter of William Jesse Gully and his wife
Alma A. Smith. She never married.
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Nat Gully
January 1, 1851 - July 6, 1946
Mary Willis Vance Gully
March 4, 1862 - May 3, 1927
Nathan Gully was a son of Jesse Gully and his wife Hannah
Calcoat. He married the widowed Mary Willis Vance on November
3, 1887.
1900 Newton Co, MS Census, Beat 3, p. 223, Supv Dist 5, ED 51, Sheet 7B, #118-118
1910 Newton Co, MS Census, Beat 3, #272-278
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Waldo & Dixon, #48-50
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
NAT GULLY
In the early morning hours of July 6, 1946 the death angel visited the home of T. O. GULLY and called for his father and our friend Nat GULLY. Uncle Nat, as he was affectionately known to his host of relatives and friends, was born near Philadelphia Jan 1, 1851. He was married Nov. 3, 1887 to Mrs. Mary WILLIS VANCE and to that union was born 6 children including Jessie now Mrs. T. L. LEWIS of Hickory, Miss. T. O. of Neshoba, R. P. of Mobile, Mrs. F. M. HUNTER of State College, ??? and Mrs. Lessie MERCHANT of Memphis and Curtis who die in childhood. Mrs. Gully preceeded her husband in death in 1927. Uncle Nat is also survived by two step sons, W. J. and R. B. VANCE of Neshoba. Bro. GULLY united with the Baptist Church in early manhood and had lived a consistent member of that church for 3 score or more years. He continuted to regularly attend the services of the church until his health began to fail even though deprived of a great deal of the pleasures of the service because of deafness. Uncle Nat lived a great deal longer on this earth than is the lot of most men and throughout that long life he exemplified all the fine traits of loyalty, temperance, faith, charity and reverence that ?? as citizen of the kingdom. We thank God that such a man lived and that he lived such a great part of that life as our neighbor and friend and member of our ocal church. His influence will live on. We move that a copy of this resolution be furnished each member of the family, that a copy be entered as our church minutes, and that a copy be sent the Baptist Record for publication. Copmmittee: W. J. HOUSTON, J. A. SMITH, M. S. LEWIS.
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"In Memory of Mrs. Nat GULLY"
May the second 1927 the death angel visited the home of Mr. Nat GULLY claiming his dear companion. We know God never makes a mistake so we do not
question why such a devoted wife and mother was summoned so suddenly. We
know the Master had need of her else he would not have sent his swift silent messenger to bear her away so quickly from the arms of her loved ones who
were so broken hearted at their great loss. Since God thought best to call this much beloved sister we the members of Neshoba Baptist Church recognize
that a most grievous loss has been sustained by her loved ones, her church, and her community. Therefore we wish to give public expression of our love
and appreciation of her worth and virtues, her cheerful presence, her zeal and devotion to her church. We tender our sincere sympathy to the bereaved
family and remind them of the precious promises of God's word and of the assurance that she has gone to a better home, not made with hands. The home
of many mansions, whose maker and builder is God. Her body was laid to rest in Neshoba Cemetery in presence of a great throng of people, friends and
relatives, beneath a grave of beautiful flowers. Given in token of love and sympathy. Committee: Mrs. Carrie LEWIS, Mrs. Virgie WALTON, Mrs. Lottie
CRENSHAW
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Eugene Charles Gully
May 31, 1880 - November 29, 1963
Willie Bassett Gully
August 22, 1880 - September 15, 1955
Eugene Charles Gully was a son of Thomas W. Gully and his wife
Nancy Walton.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Waldo & Dixon, Beat 4, #56-58
1930 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 2 (Dixon & Waldo), Supv District 55-14,
Sheet 2-B, #35-35
Mr. Gene Gully lived in the big white house on the Dixon Road
just at the corner of our road. I played with his grandchildren when they
came to visit.
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Jessie Thomas Gully
Sgt US Army - Vietnam
Dec 15, 1923
July 25, 1991
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Perlina C.
Wife of Sherwood Wilson
August 18, 1832
October 15, 1912
Perlina C. Pilgrim was a daughter of Ezekial Pilgrim and his
wife Mary Walden Phillips. She married Sherwood Wilson.
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1084-1084
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 (part of) #150-150
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L. P. Wilson
October 6, 1861
March 29, 1929
Lemuel P. Wilson, born in Kemper Co, MS, was a son of Sherwood
Wilson and his wife Perlina C Pilgrim.. He married Catherine Gully on
November 18, 1885 in Neshoba Co, MS.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Dixon & Waldo, Beat 4, #80-83
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Bro. L. P. WILSON departed this life March 29, 1929. He was born Oct. 6, 1861in Kemper Co, Miss. In early life moved to this community with his parents, where he resided until death. On Nov. 18th 1885, he was married to Miss Catherine GULLY, to this union was born eleven children, nine of which are still living. His companion was taken May 19, 1909. He with his wife joined the New Hope, now Neshoba Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder J. J. INGRAM in the summer on 1897, was ordained deacon in April 16, 1914. Under Pastorate of Bro. R. L. BRELAND and with elders JAMES & CHAPMAN and C. L. LEWIS composing the Presbyterry. He lived a life worthy to be patterered. His funeral was conducted by his Paster and two of his former pastors, Elders Eugene STEVENS, G. O. PARKER & R.L.BRELAND. His body was laid to rest in Neshoba Cemetery. This community has many monuments erected to his memory. We extend our sympathy to his sorrowing children and relatives. He also leaves three sisters to mourn his going, Miss Dudie WILSON, Mrs. Alice GRAFTON, and Mrs. Lula BRELAND. Committe: J. G. HOUSTON & E.C.GULLY, I.O. SMITH & W.J.COOPER, J.A. MILLING & B.H. WALTON and
C.M.McCRAW.
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Kitty Wilson
Wife of L. P. Wilson
January 4, 1869
May 19, 1909
Catherine Gully was a daughter of William James Gully and his
wife Catherine R. T. Floyd. She married Lemuel P. Wilson on November 18,
1885 in Neshoba Co, MS. She is said to have died in childbirth.
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F. M. Breland
May 6, 1866 - July 6, 1925
Rev. Francis Marion Breland was a son of Oliver Franklin Breland
and his wife Minerva Odom. He married (1) Penelope Perry Kirkland March 2,
1890; (2) Bessie D. Emmons October 30, 1895; (3) DeLula
Caroline Wilson September 27, 1899.
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 1, Sierra Precint, #112-116
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Lula Wilson
Wife of Rev. F. M. Breland
September 9, 1871 - November 28, 1945
Resting Sweetly
DeLula Caroline Wilson was a daughter of Sherwood Wilson and his
wife Perlina C.. She married Francis Marion Breland September 27, 1899.
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James Walton
December 4, 1854 - January 31, 1937
Della A. Walton
February 9, 1860 - February 6, 1943
James Walton was a son of John Walton, Jr. and his first wife
Margaret. Della Avarine Taylor was the daughter of Wiley G. Taylor and
Jane Lay.. Although Della's death certificate and obituary indicates she
was born in 1850, early census records validate the 1860 date shown on her
tombstone.
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 18, Supv Dist 2, ED 60,
#140-140
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 #27-27
1920 Newton Co, MS Census, Beat 3 #181-189
The Neshoba Democrat
James Walton, 82, Passes Away At Linwood Sunday
Member of Baptist Church, Native of County, Funeral Tomorrow
James Walton, age 82; passed away at the family home in the Linwood Community,
Sunday night at 7:45 o'clock. Mr. Walton was born in the vicinity of Linwood and
made his home in Linwood and Neshoba all of his life. He joined the Baptist
church in early manhood. He was married to Della Taylor in 1876. Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Neshoba Baptist
church, conducted by the Rev. Davis of Union. Interment was in the church
cemetery. Pallbearers were Lernn Herrington, Elma Cumberland, Luther Ashmore,
Bill Nicholson, Clifton Breland and C. K. Saxon. Mr. Walton is survived by the
following sons and daughters: Lee Walton of Linwood, Dock Walton of Edinburg,
Mrs. Lyda Hall of Long Island, New York, Harvey Walton, Ellenworth, Kansas; Mrs.
Pearl Hawthorne, Memphis; Bertis Walton, Linwood, Elbert Walton, Union, Mrs.
Marvious Taylor of Sledge, Mrs. Lexa Brassard of St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Neshoba Democrat, Friday, February 12, 1943
Mrs. Walton Passes After Short Illness
Mrs. Della Walton, age 92, passed away at the home of her son, Elbert Walton, of
Union, Saturday after a short illness. She was born and reared in the neshoba
Community and was a member of the Holiness Church. She had made her home in
Union for the past four years with her son. Mrs. Walton is survived by her
daughters: Mesdames Liddie Hall of New York City; Pearl Hawthorne, Memphis;
Mavis Taylor, Batesville; and Lexa Bruzard of St. Paul, Minn; her sons Lee of
McDonald, Doc of the Laurel Hill Community, Buris of McDonald, Harvey of
Wisconsin and Elbert Walton of Union. Funeral services were held at Neshoba
Sunday afternoon at 4:00 with the Rev. Savage and Rev. J. L. Morgan officiating.
Interment was not until Wednesday morning at 10:30 in the Neshoba Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John S. Henry, Ralph Taylor, N. C. Taylor, W. C. Henry, Leo
Service and Dr. J. O. Fulton.
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Hiram Walton
October 8, 1852 - March 28, 1907
Hiram Walton was a son of John Walton, Jr. and his wife
Margaret. He married Alice C. Peebles in 1878.
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 21, Supv District 2, ED 60 #152-152
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census
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Alice Peebles
Wife of
Hiram Walton
July 2, 1860 - April 11, 1946
Alice C. Peebles was a daughter of William H. Peebles and his
wife Sarah Jeptha Gully.
Enumerated on the 1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census of her son Benjamin H. Walton.
Enumerated on the 1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census of her son Benjamin H. Walton.
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
June 23, 1946: The resolutions committee as appointed at the previous conference reported as follows: "On April 11, 1946, our hearts were deeply greived by the passing away of one of our most devoted members, Mrs. Alice WALTON, aged 87 years. In young womanhood she was married to Mr. Hiram WALTON and to this union were born three children, two of whom with their father, preceeded her in death many years ago. Her remaining years were devoted to her son and five motherless grand children with whom she made her home. No task was to great, no feed too small for "Cousin Din Rie ??" as she was affectionately known and although her health had failed her several years, she was a perfect example of kindness, devotion and sacrifice to her family and friends whom she loved dearly. She is sadly missed in her home and community where she lived as the ideal mother and neighborn. She leaves a son, B. H. WALTON of Neshoba and four grandsons: Heber of California, Curtis of Neshoba, Thomas H. of Atlanta and Cecil of Jackson. We, the members of Neshoba Baptist Church pay tribute to her whose memory we hold dear and pause to give thanks to God for her life and influence. Resolved that these resolutions and a copy be sent to her family and to the Baptist Record for publication. Mrs. W. J. VANCE, Mrs. Nona VIVERETTE, Mrs. Ethie McNAIR, Miss Ora LEWIS, Committee.
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Benjamin H. Walton
Husband of Allie Walton
December 7, 1879
January 26, 1953
(Note: The tombstone birth year is not correct.)
Benjamin Harrison Walton was a son of Hiram Walton and his wife
Alice C. Peebles. He married Lillian Allie Thomas, who was a daughter of
James A. Thomas and his wife Mary Catherine Henry.
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Post 7, #4-4
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #60-62
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Sunday June 7, 1953: Resoltions of Respect for Mr. Benjamin Harrison WALTON were read and adopted and a copy is as follows: "Benjamin Harrison WALTON, member of the Neshoba Baptist Church, died Jan. 26, 1953 at the age of 73 years. He became a member of this church in early manhood and served as Clerk for about 35 years and was a deacon for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. O. PARKER. He is survived by four sons, his only daughter and companion preceded him in death several years ago. He was faithful to his church and his passing is a loss to our church and community. Therefore be it resolved that we extend to the family our sincere sympathy and assurance that we willing hold in loving remembrance his life here with us. Committee: Mrs. Louva HOWLE, Mrs. Ninie VIVERETT, Mr. Jim VANCE.
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Nathan Walton
May 8, 1812 - October 5, 1883
Nathan Walton was born in Coffeeville, Clark Co, AL, the son of
Neshoba/Newton Co, MS pioneers John Walton and his wife Sarah McMillian.
He married Eliza (maiden name unknown). Nathan Walton was a founding
member of New Hope (later Neshoba) Church.
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1078-1078
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 21, Sup Dist 2, ED 60, #147-147
State of Mississippi, Neshoba County, June 20, 1877. New Hope Church (name changed to Neshoba Church in August 1908.) We whose names are hereunto subscribed, being regular ordained ministers of the Gospel of Christ, of the order and denomination of regular Baptists do hereby certify that we have this day at the request of the sundry brethren and sisters of the same faith and order assembled at this place of worship county and state aboved named, to consider the proprietys of constituting said brethren and sisters into church relations this convened a sermon was preached by Elder A. Winstead after which the letters of recommendation of the applicants for constitution were called for when the following brethren and sisters presented letters in order viz:
N. Walton, Eliza Walton, D. A. Pilgrim, P. Heflin, Abner Smithheart, A. H. Crenshaw, N. H. Crenshaw, J. J. Ingram, H. Ingram, J. D. Caldwell, F. Caldwell, S. J. Caldwell, J. D. Herrington, Tom Crenshaw, H. Crenshaw, M. J. Crenshaw, J. Gully, H. Gully, J. A. Walton, D. Walton, E. Russell, M. Russell, P. Herrington, J. A. Herrington, L. Herrington, W. G Taylor, Jane Taylor, James Taylor. All certified to to the ministers and memers present in number 28 we upon examination were found sound in faith and it appearing to our minds that these brethren and sisters are orderly and orthodox and sufficient in number to keep house for God, and being partially destitute condition, it was deemed expedient that they be organized into a regular church do all things and enjoy all privileges that a church of Jesus Christ may do and enjoy under the name and style of New Hope Regular Baptist Church on the abstract of faith of the Mt. Pisgah Association. Signed: J. M. Moore, J. M. Kelly, A.
Winstead.
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William Curtis Walton
April 8, 1908 - December 25, 1968
Linnie White Walton
March 21, 1905 - August 9, 1978
Curt Walton was a son of Benjamin Harrison Walton and his wife
Lillian Allie Thomas. He was a grandson of Hiram Walton & his wife
Alice C. Peebles. He married Linnie White. Curt and Linnie Walton
will always be remembered fondly by this writer. They owned the store on
the east side of old Highway 15 when I was a child in the '50s. My
Grandfather would take me to Mr. Curt & Miss Linnie's store on a regular
basis. They had a cooler with the largest collection of soft drinks imaginable.
Mr. Curt would allow this small child to empty the lid container and take home a
plethora of interesting drink caps. He would also allow my small hand to
dip into the jar of delicious soft lemon cookies and emerge with a wonderful
afternoon treat. Curt & Linnie Walton's store holds an important
place in my memory of the past.
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Wm H. Walton
December 14, 1859 - October 3, 1929
William Henry Walton was a son of John Walton, Jr. and his wife
Margaret. He married Etta Virginia Howington December 19,
1896.
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #299-295
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #107-113
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"In Memory"
Bro. W. H. Walton, was born Dec. 14th 1859, and departed this life Oct. 3rd 1829, age 70 yrs. He was married Dec 19th, 1896 to Miss Virgie Howington. Four children were born to them one of which preceeded him to the grave. Bro. Walton unified with the church and was baptized in the Summer of 1898. And during the years following was a faithful member always attending Church when his health permitted. In the death of Bro. Walton, Neshoba Baptist Church has lost one of its most faithful members. Bro. Walton was a quiet man, a man of few words. Still he was always found to be on the right side of everything and showed his love and appreciation for the Lords work by attending church at every opportunity. We the members of Neshoba Baptist Church regret the going of Bro. Walton and extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Submitted Respectfully, Com: R. B. VANCE, J.P. CRENSHAW, Ben RHODES. A Copy of this be sent to the home and the Baptist Record.
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James A. Thomas
April 12, 1843 - October 8, 1929
James A. Thomas was born in Coosa Co, AL, a son of William W.
Thomas and his wife Lena Phillips. He married (1) Eliza M. Brantley March
10, 1865; (2) Mary Catherine Henry November 10, 1873.
1880 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, p. 454a, #418-416, Farmer
1900 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, p. 344a, Supv Dist 5, ED 38, Sheet 10b, #168-176
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #101-102
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon & Waldo, #15-16
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
"James A. Thomas"
This good man and faithful servant of God departed this life at the ripe old age of 86. He was born in Ala. April the 12th 1843, moved to Miss. with his parents at the age of 8 yrs. He was united in marriage March 10th 1865 to Miss Eliza M. Brantly, 3 children was born to this union. After the death of this companion He was married to miss Mary Catherine Henry Nov. 10th 1873, who preceded him to the grave Jan 11-1929 about 9 mo's. 9 children was born to this union making 11 children 4 of them preceded him to the grave. He was converted while in the Civil War by reading a testament given him by his Mother, on leaving home for the war. United with the Missionary Baptist Church, Date not known but early in life, of which he lived a consistent member until death, which came Oct 8-1929, after a short illness. His funeral was conducted in Neshoba Baptist Church of which he was a member and served as Deacon, attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends who greatly mourned this their loss. His body was laid to rest in the
beautiful silent city of the dead which lies now by the church. Several ministers took part in the services, many good things was said who had known him longest and best. Concerning the life of this good man, As a husband, father, neighbor, friend, citizen and church member, Truly one of God's most faithful servants has been called to his reward. Bro. Thomas was a man of strong convictions concerning the right
always found of the side of right in all business both civic and religious. Had moral courage to stand for his convictions. Yet he was kind and considerate concerning the convictions of others. He made God and his cause the supreme thing in his life. It was his greatest joy to try to walk in the commands of his master. He delighted to engage, in his delightful service. He was a loyal supporter of his church by his means,
influenced and support and presence. He was truly the preachers friend, always saying
encouraging things and prayed earnestly for him. His home was always the preachers home. In his going Neshoba County has lost one of its best and most beloved men. The county one of its truest citizens, the community one best neighbors and the cause of Christ, and Neshoba Baptist Church one of its most faithful members. We bow in humble submission to God. Well knowing he doeth all things well. Our loss is his eternal gain. Submitted: Nat GULLY, J. P. MASON, J. G. HOUSTON.
Lived in Leake County, but later he located at Dixon, and when Neshoba sprang up, he settled at that little city. At old age they lived with their children, most of the time with Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Grafton near Hope. (The Story of Neshoba by R. L. Breland, Neshoba Democrat, March 19, 1937)
We are seeking a photograph of James Allen Thomas who
lived such a long life (1843-1929) and was a member of the 5th Miss. Regt., Co.
K during the Civil War. Please contact me if you have any pictures of this
man. Mary F. Thomas
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James C. Thomas
July 10, 1881 - May 26, 1948
Mary Winfield Thomas
November 15, 1885 - February 2, 1960
James C. Thomas was a son of James A. Thomas and his wife Mary
Catherine Henry. He married Mary Bell Winfield. She was a daughter
of James Raymond Winfield and his wife Mary Anabelle McMillan.
1910 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, p. 210, ED 73, #40-40
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 3, Golden Grove Precint, Mogulusha, #200-216
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Leotis Thomas
October 5, 1912 - February 1, 1964
Leotis Thomas was a son of James C. Thomas and his wife Mary
Bell Winfield. He married Lucille Crenshaw.
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James Buford Thomas
February 26, 1923
June 10, 1955
James Buford Thomas was a son of James C. Thomas and his wife
Mary Bell Winfield.
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G. G. Chipman
December 30, 1845 - July 14, 1927
George Gilford Chipman was a son of Hezekiah Chipman and his
wife Dolly A. Bounds. He married Emily Portis October 1867.
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4 #20-20
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon & Waldo, #26-27
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"Obituary"
On the 14th day of July 1927 God saw fit in his wisdom to call Bro. G. G. CHIPMAN from his earthly home to a better one in Heavan. Bro. CHIPMAN was born Dec. 30th 1845 near Moscow, Kemper County, Miss. He with his parents moved to this county on the where he spent his life from early youth until death claimed the victory. In Oct 1867 he was married to Miss Emily D. PORTIS. To this union was born 4 sons, two of which preceeded him to their reward and 2 are now living, J. M. CHIPMAN & H. E. CHIPMAN, who were both with him in his last days. He joined the New Hope Baptist Church (now Neshoba Baptist Church) in 1881 and remained a faithful member until death. In Aug 1907 he was married a second time to Mrs. Josephine HARPER WATKINS, who was left to mourn his death. Bro. CHIPMAN was a true faithful and patient Christian who bore his afflictions without a murmur. For 12 months he was confined to his room and bed without complaining or murmuring. He was a friend at all times to all people and all things that stand for the right and a man to be missed by his many friends. Be it Resolved. 1st that a copy of this be spread upon the minutes of Church, second That a copy be given to the family, 3rd. Signed: B. H. WALTON, L. P. WILSON, C.M.McCRAW.
Was in the Confederate Army, the last 2 years of the Civil War and was in some of the hardest
fought battles of Virginia. He was slightly wounded in one battle, losing the end of his little finger. (History of Neshoba, "Among the
Chipmans")
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Emily D. Portis
Wife of
G. G. Chipman
Born August 10, 1841
Died March 22, 1904
Emily D. Portis was a daughter of Elijah G. Portis and his wife
Martha. She married George Gifford Chipman October 1867.
From the hand written ledger of Rev. F. M. Breland: "Emily
D. Chipman, born Aug 10, 1841, married to G. G. Chipman Oct. 1867 and died March
22 1904. She joined the Baptist Church in 1853. Truly a good woman gone to
"Sleep in Jesus blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to ???
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Hez Elijah Chipman
February 1, 1876 - April 28, 1932
Abbie E. Rivers Chipman
January 6, 1878 - April 3, 1960
Hezekiah Elijah Chipman was a child of George Gifford Chipman
and his wife Emily D. Portis. He married Abbie E. Rivers on December 22,
1901 in Neshoba Co, MS.
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Susan Virginia Chipman Mercer
Married George Mercer July 21, 1883
October 4, 1843 - November 17, 1907
Susan Virginia Chipman was a daughter of Hezekiah Chipman and
his wife Dolly A. Bounds.
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Martha A. Pilgrim
January 18, 1837
February 19, 1906
Martha A. Chipman was a daughter of Hezekiah Chipman and his
wife Dolly A. Bounds. She married Amos Warren Pilgrim.
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1072-1072
1900 - Enumerated in the Bell Co, TX household of her son Amos.
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Charles Pinkney Dollar
1861 - 1936
Louisa Melissa Dollar
1861 - 1944
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Henry Clay Dollar
December 15, 1891
May 19, 1915
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Joseph Lawrence Houston
May 17, 1826 - March 9, 1900
Joseph Lawrence Houston was a son of Josiah Houston & his
wife Catherine. He married Mary C. Johnson.
1860 Newton Co, MS Census, Decatur PO, #821-836
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1085-1085
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 21, Supv District, 2 ED 60
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Mary C. Houston
April 24, 1831
October 14, 1894
Mary C. Johnson was the wife of Joseph Lawrence Houston.
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Green Houston
January 7, 1865 - January 7, 1944
Mollie Houston
March 24, 1872 - May 17, 1954
James Green Houston was a son of Joseph Lawrence Houston and his
wife Mary C. Johnson. He married Mary Eliza Gully. She was the
daughter of William James Gully and his wife Catherine R. T. Floyd.
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #26-26
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Dixon & Waldo, Beat 4, #47-49
Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"J. G. HOUSTON"
J. G. HOUSTON, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1944 was born January 7, 1865 and
lived his entire life in and around Neshoba Community. This church feels, in the
going of Brother HOUSTON, the loss of a loayl member and the community a
sympathetic friend. He joined CRENSHAW (now Neshoba) Baptist Church at the age
of 26, being faithful in attendance and activities of his church until the last
5 years, when his health prohibited his active service. Bro. HOUSTON leaves his
wife, Mrs. Mollie GULLY HOUSTON, two girls and five boys to mourn his going. On
son, J. G. HOUSTON, Jr. is now serving his country somewhere in Europe. We of
this church and community share their feelings of a great loss in the departure
of this sympathetic servant of needy mankind. Therefore be it resolved that this
statement of mutual respect and christian esteem be expressed for a life given
to unselfish service for Christ and others. Be it further resolved that a copy
of this resolution be sent to the Baptist Record and the Neshoba Democrat.
Committee: T. O. GULLY, Vester SMITH, R. B. VANCE.
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Clara B. Houston
December 25, 1896
December 25, 1987
Clara B. Houston was a daughter of James Green Houston and his
wife Mary Eliza Gully.
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Guy L. Houston
October 1, 1902
May 24, 1969
Guy L. Houston was a son of James Green Houston and his wife
Mary Eliza Gully.
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J. G. Houston
April 27, 1905
January 27, 1987
J. G. Houston was a son of James Green Houston and his wife Mary
Eliza Gully.
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Mary Frances Waddell Howle
May 22, 1931
September 23, 2002
Frances Howle was our neighbor in the Neshoba Community. I
grew up playing with her children.
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George M. Smith
Oct. 6, 1869 - Feb. 16, 1955
Clara E. Cole Smith
Nov. 15, 1875 - Oct. 22, 1954
Clara E. Cole was a daughter of Hiram Bates Cole and his 2nd
wife Nancy Elizabeth Galloway.
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Father - Irvin O. Smith
August 6, 1880 - October 19, 1975
Mother - Nelie Tidwell Smith
December 15, 1887 - August 6, 1957
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John T. Pilgrim
January 12, 1853
November 20, 1932
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Glover W.
Son of John T. & Martha A. Pilgrim
August 9, 1886
September 13, 1918
Glover Pilgrim was a son of John T. Pilgrim and his wife Martha
Ann Wilson.
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Jesse A. Pilgrim
Mar 7 1908 - Aug 14, 1982
Kittie Glenn Pilgrim
Jan 6, 1911 - Oct 28, 1970
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W. H. Jackson
Co. K
5 Miss Inf
CSA
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J. A. Herrington
Co. D
36th Miss Inf
CSA
This is probably John Anderson Herrington, son of Rev. John
Herrington and his wife Phebe Bates. He married Louisa Murphy September
25, 1853 in Alabama.
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Township 9, Range 11, PO: New Ireland, #430-438
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #34-34
He was known as "Coon" and was a Confederate Soldier.
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Jeanette K. Mason
June 29, 1932 - January 1, 1988
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Unknown
Perhaps the most interesting markers at Neshoba Cemetery are the
large stones scattered throughout the cemetery. There is a cluster of them
at the center, possibly indicating the resting places for the earliest cemetery
inhabitants. Wiley Heflin's daughter, who died during the Civil War, was
the first person buried in the cemetery that he donated to the community.
Since that grave has never been found we can only assume that it is marked by
one of the large stones. In the distance one can see the house that now
stands on the land that once held the home of Vertis Crenshaw. The
original house was moved slightly to the North on land retained by Vertis' son
Ed Crenshaw. Between the house and the cemetery runs the road that was
once Highway 15, before the construction of the present road that bears that
name. If one continues down this road headed North you approach the
community of Linwood
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