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     Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone was born in 1866 at Mississippi. She was the daughter of Nathan Center Koone and Mildred Ervin Penn. She was known as Molly Koon. Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi, in the household of Nathan Center Koone as Mary A. age 4, born in Mississippi. Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone died on 24 March 1873 at Mississippi. She was buried; near Lula, Coahoma County, Mississippi. Family lore states that after she died a tintype of Molly was sent to an artist in New Orleans. This painting, framed in gold, hung in my grandmother's living room during my childhood. When Imogene White died this painting and the tintype passed to her son, James Norris White and in 1996 to his daughter, Nancy.

     Jacob Koon was born circa 1786 at likely Lexington District, South Carolina. He was the son of John Henry Kuhn and Mary (?) Jacob Koon began military service on 1 March 1814 in the War of 1812, as a Corporal in Captain Charles Bank's Company of Infantry, belonging to Col. Starling Tucker's Regiment South Carolina Militia. He was paid 0.666 for "30 miles from home to rendezvous" and 0.40 for "2 rations not drawn to rendezvous." He ended military service on 31 March 1814 at Camp Alston, South Carolina; He was paid 10.333 for one month and one day's service, 4.00 for "180 miles from Camp Alston home and 2.00 "for 10 rations not drawn returning from camp home." His total pay was 17.399. Jacob's brother Samuel served as a Sergant in the same unit. He married Barbara Fletcher circa 1815 at Lexington District, South Carolina. Jacob Koon purchased 38 acres of land on 10 December 1836 at Carroll County, Mississippi, paying to the federal government $1.25 per acre for a total of $48.61. The land was described as the North half East half North West quarter of Section 8 in Township 21 Range 4 East. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Carroll County, Mississippi; as head of household. Males were listed as 1 under 5, 1 between 10 and 15, 2 between 15 and 20 and 1 between 40 and 50. Females were listed as 2 under 5, 1 between 5 and 10, 1 between 10 and 15, 2 between 15 and 20, 1 between 20 and 30 and 1 between 40 and 50. Jacob was listed as owning four slaves and six persons in the household were engaged in agriculture. He received a land patent which was recorded at the Chocchuma Land Office in Volume 11 page 242 on 10 December 1840 for 38 acres described as the North half East half North West quarter of Section 8 Township 21 Range 4 East at Carroll County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 October. Jacob was listed as head of household, age 64 and a farmer with $2000 value in real estate. Barbary was listed as age 54. Listed with them were; Eliza Ely age 31, Thomas Koon (a farmer) age 22, Martha Koon age 18, Drucilla Koon age 16, all born in South Carolina and Nathan Koon age 12 and Sarah Koon age 10, both born in Mississippi. Martha, Drucilla, Nathan and Sarah all attended school within the year. He appeared on the slave schedule of the federal census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi, with three slave houses and 4 black males ages 47, 9, 3, and 2; 3 black females ages 43, 11 and 9; 2 mulatto males ages 17 and 14; and 1 mulatto female age 18. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 7 September. Jacob was listed as head of household, age 74 and a farmer with $1,020 value in real estate and $8,380 value in personal property. Barbara was listed as age 64. Listed with them were N. C. Koon, male age 22 and S. J. Koon, female age 21, both born in Mississippi. He became a widower with the death of Barbara (Fletcher) Koon in 1861 at Carroll County, Mississippi.

Jacob Koon died in 1863 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. The Chancery Court of Grenada County, Mississippi, on 21 March 1881, ordered that 240 acres belonging to the estate of Jacob Koon be sold on Monday, 2 May 1881, "to the highest bidder, for cash, at public outcry, in front of the Court House." The land was described as: "S.W. 1/4 of Sec. 5; S.E. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 7; and N. E. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 8, all in Township 21, Range 4, East," located in Grenada County. Also on 21 March 1881, an additional six hundred and forty acres belonging to Jacob Koon's estate was ordered sold at public outcry from the front of the courthouse on Monday, 2 May 1881. The land was described as the S.E. 1/4 of Section 6; N. E. 1/4 and S. E. 1/4 of Section 7; W. 1/2 of S. W. 1/4 and W. 1/2 of N. W. 1/4 of Section 8, all in Township 21, Range 4 East. On 2 May 1881, the S. W. 1/4 Sec 5 sold to Nason and Dubard at 65 cents per acre for a total of $104, the N.E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 Sec 8 sold to Nason and Dubard at 65 cents per acre for a total of $26 and the S. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Sec 7 sold to Julius Harbin for 50 cents per acre for a total of $20. The grand total of the three pieces of land was $150. Nason and Dubard also purchased for a dollar an acre the S.E. 1/4 of Section 6 for $160, the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7 for $160 and the W. 1/2 of N. W. 1/4 of Section 8 for $80. N. C. Koon purchased for a dollar an acre the S. E. 1/4 of Section 7 for $160 and the W. 1/2 of S. W. 1/4 of Section 8 for $80. The grand total for these five pieces of land was $640. N. C. Koon was Jacob Koon's son, John T. Nason his grandson and M. G. Dubard was married to his granddaughter, Sarah Nason.

     Barbara Fletcher was born circa 1796 at South Carolina. She married Jacob Koon, son of John Henry Kuhn and Mary (?), circa 1815 at Lexington District, South Carolina. Barbara (Fletcher) Koon appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 21 October. Jacob was listed as head of household, age 64 and a farmer with $2000 value in real estate. Barbary was listed as age 54. Listed with them were; Eliza Ely age 31, Thomas Koon (a farmer) age 22, Martha Koon age 18, Drucilla Koon age 16, all born in South Carolina and Nathan Koon age 12 and Sarah Koon age 10, both born in Mississippi. Martha, Drucilla, Nathan and Sarah all attended school within the year. Barbara (Fletcher) Koon appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi; enumerated 7 September. Jacob was listed as head of household, age 74 and a farmer with $1,020 value in real estate and $8,380 value in personal property. Barbara was listed as age 64. Listed with them were N. C. Koon, male age 22 and S. J. Koon, female age 21, both born in Mississippi. Barbara (Fletcher) Koon died in 1861 at Carroll County, Mississippi.

     Creed E. Penn was born in 1806 at Amherst County, Virginia. He was the son of George Penn and Mother Penn. Creed E. Penn married Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland circa 1830 at Smith County, Tennessee. Creed E. Penn appeared on the census of 1830 at Smith County, Tennessee; as head of household. Listed in the household were one male 5-10, two males 20-30, one female under 5, two females 5-10, one female 10-15, one female 15-20, two females 20-30, five male slaves and 6 female slaves. This appears to be two families living together. Creed would have been one of the males age 20-30 and his wife Agnes, widow of James Freeland, would be one of the females age 20-30. The male age 5-10, two females age 5-10, one female 10-15 and one female 15-20 are likely her children by James Freeland. The other male and female age 20-30 and the female under 5 are likely a second family. Creed Penn, John Morris and Bill Strange signed as witnesses to the public inspection of the census in December 1830. Creed Penn, Bowman Turner and Thomas Walker secured a bond of two thousand five hundred dollars at the February 1834 term of circuit court in Smith County, Tennessee. Creed was appointed administrator of the estate of George Penn, deceased. Creed Penn rendered into court an inventory of George Penn's estate at the May 1834 term. Creed Penn sold lot 20 in the town of Rome, Tennessee to Stephen M. James in July 1834. In February 1835, Creed Penn petitioned the circuit court for permission to sell one Negroe from George Penn's estate in order to pay estate debts. Permission was granted for the sale to be held in Alexandria "for ready money" after a twenty day notice was posted. In August 1835 Creed Penn petition the court and was granted permission to sale five Negroes from George Penn's estate in order to make distribution to the heirs. Bat, Delphia, Preston, Caroline and a small child were to be sold at public auction at the Courthouse in Carthage "for ready money" to be highest bidder. He was ordered to make a report at the next term of court. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Smith County, Tennessee; as head of household. Enumerated were two males under age five, one male age 30 to 40, one female age 5 to 10, one female age 15 to 20, and one female age 30 to 40. Also included in the household were four slaves, one female age 24 to 36 and three females under age ten. Creed and Agnes were likely the male and female 30-40. The two males under five were likely their sons Robert and Paul. The female 5-10 was likely their daughter Mildred and the female 15-20 was likely the daughter of Agnes and her first husband, James Freeland. He and Mary Agnes Kyle were divorced on 12 February 1846 at Smith County, Tennessee; Agnes claimed Creed had inflicted personal abuse upon her. Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes wrote her will on 24 March 1868, stating that Creed Penn was to receive "the note known as the Jack Johnson note Executed by him to me for the Barnard tract of Land - or if he can get the Land back - then the Land or whatever he can make of said note I will to him during his natural life and at his death to his the said Creed Penn's lawful children. And I further more will and request that Creed Penn take the two Treed Girls Ailcy and Lilly - Whom I have apprenticed and in all things do for them as I have agreed to do And I further more will and Ordain and hereby appoint and constitute Creed Penn the Executer of this my last Will and Testament." Creed E. Penn appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; age 63, born in Virginia. He was enumerated as a farmer with $400 value in personal property and eligible to vote. Enumerated with him were Robert B. Penn, a 33 year old farmer born in Tennessee and William Brookman, a 21 year old farm laborer, born in New York and also eligible to vote. Interestly, a C. E. Penn age 59 and Elizabeth Penn age 35, were living near Carrollton on 15 August when they were enumerated on the 1870 census. This may be a Christopher Penn that was mentioned in other records. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as age 75 and living in the household of Henry and Louisa Heath. He was a doctor in 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi.

Creed E. Penn died in 1895 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mary Agnes Kyle was born circa 1794 at Virginia. She married James Freeland. Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland may have appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of James Freeland at Smith County, Tennessee, as the female between ages 26 and 45. Mary Agnes Kyle was widowed with the death of James Freeland before 19 December 1827 at Smith County, Tennessee. In the division of her husband's personal estate, Agnes received the Negro slaves Siner, Maria and Winston, valued at $930. She owed the other heirs $25.43. Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland married Creed E. Penn, son of George Penn and Mother Penn, circa 1830 at Smith County, Tennessee. Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of two females age 20-30. Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as the female age 30 to 40. Mary Agnes Kyle and Creed E. Penn were divorced on 12 February 1846 at Smith County, Tennessee; Agnes claimed Creed had inflicted personal abuse upon her. Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn appeared on the census of 1850 at Smith County, Tennessee; as age 56, born in Virginia, with $440.00 value in real estate. It was also noted that she was deaf and couldn't read or write. Included in the household were Mildred Penn age eighteen, Robert Penn a fifteen year old laborer, Paul Penn age fourteen, Helin Penn age eighteen and Calvan age four, all born in Tennessee. The Chancery Court ordered Agnes to pay the cost for her case against Creed Penn. She appeared on the census of 1860 at Smith County, Tennessee; as head of household, age 62 and a farmer with $1640 value in real estate. Adults listed with her were Robert Penn a 26 year old laborer and Mary Hughes age 36 and keeping house with $800 value in real estate and $200 value in personal property. The children were enumerated as Charles Hughes a fifteen year old laborer, Mildred Hughes age eleven, G.E. Hughes age nine, Cate Hughes age seven, George C. Jones age thirteen and Martha Hughes age thirteen. All the children were listed as born in Tennessee and as having been in school during the year.

     Paul Penn was born in October 1836 at Smith County, Tennessee. He was the son of Creed E. Penn and Mary Agnes Kyle. Paul Penn likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of the two males under age five. Paul Penn appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age fourteen. During the Civil War, Paul Penn served in Captain Stanford's Company, Mississippi Light Artillery, CSA. Paul Penn began military service on 6 November 1861 at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America, as a private in Captain T. J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He was listed as a corporal on the company muster roll dated May & June 1862. On muster rolls dated September & October, November & December 1862 and also January & February, March & April, July & August, September & October and November & December 1863 he was listed as a sergeant. His name also appeared on a Stanford's Battery receipt roll for clothing issued 30 June 1864. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama, Confederate States of America, when Stanford's Battery, Hoxton's Battalion, Smith's Brigade, Confederate States Army, commanded by Captain J. S. McCall was surrendered by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C. S. A., to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A. Sergeant Paul Penn appeared on the roll of prisoners of war paroled at Meridian, Mississippi, 10 May 1865. Mary Jane (Penn) Stokes wrote her will on 24 March 1868, leaving Paul Penn the bead beadstead and bead clothes belongs to the same, that sits in my parlor." He lived from 1869 at Winona, Mississippi. He was known as "a man of strict integrity and enjoyed the esteem of many friends." He was engaged in the jewelry business at Winona, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Montgomery County, Mississippi; as age 38 and living alone. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Montgomery County, Mississippi; as age 60, a jeweler and living alone in a rented house. Shortly before his sister Mildred's death, Paul Penn was called to her bedside. He suffered the death of his sister, Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone on 26 June 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi.

Paul Penn died on 23 March 1906 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 69; at the home of John Hughes and Kate Owens. He was buried on 25 March 1906 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Masonic ceremonies.

     Robert B. Penn was born circa 1835 at Smith County, Tennessee. He was the son of Creed E. Penn and Mary Agnes Kyle. Robert B. Penn likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as one of the two males under age five. Robert B. Penn appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age fifteen and a laborer. Robert B. Penn appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age 26 and a laborer. Robert B. Penn began military service circa 1861 at Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, Confederate States of America, as a private in Captain T. J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He appeared on company muster rolls dated July & August, September & October and November & December 1863. His name also appeared on a Stanford's Battery receipt roll for clothing issued 30 June 1864. R. B. Penn's compiled Confederate service record states he was enlisted by Capt. Buford on 17 May 1861 at Dixon Springs, Tennessee. However, The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi states that Stanford's Battery was organized on 17 May 1861 in Yalobusha County, Mississippi and Capt. Buford was not listed as an officer of the unit at that time. On the 1860 census, Robert appeared in the Agnes Penn household in Smith County, Tennessee. The enlistment date is likely not correct and Robert may have joined the unit while it was assigned to one of several Tennessee locations. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama, Confederate States of America, when Stanford's Battery, Hoxton's Battalion, Smith's Brigade, Confederate States Army, commanded by Captain J. S. McCall was surrendered by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C. S. A., to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A. Private R. B. Penn appeared on the roll of prisoners of war paroled at Meridian, Mississippi, 10 May 1865. He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of his father, Creed E. Penn at Grenada County, Mississippi, as a 33 year old farmer. Robert B. Penn appeared on the census of 1880 at Carroll County, Mississippi; as Robt B. Penn age 46, single and living as a boarder in household of Green Rickitts.

Robert B. Penn died on 13 February 1892 at Mississippi. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     William Bell Owens was born on 8 October 1808 at North Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Owens and Margaret Bell. Researcher's Note: There is confusion on his birth place as death certificates for two of his children list his birthplace as North Carolina and two list South Carolina. William Bell Owens married Elizabeth Catherine Nason, daughter of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling, on 8 January 1836 at Fairfield District, South Carolina; in the old rock house where she was born and where her parents were married. Researcher's Note: Lida Lake Owens stated that they moved from Fairfield County, South Carolina to Oktibbeha County, Mississippi in January 1839. William Bell Owens appeared on the census of 1840 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated as between 30 and 40 years of age. Included in his household were one male under age five, two females under age five and one female between 20 and 30 years of age. Researcher's Note: Lida Lake Owens stated that they moved to Yalobusha County, Mississippi in 1841. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 October. Wm. B. Owens was enumerated as age 41, head of household and a farmer with $1500 in property value. Elizabeth Owens was enumerated as age 36. Included in the household were; David age thirteen, Margaret age eleven, Martha A. age ten, James F. age eight, Richard age six, William age four and Elisha age two. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 July. Wm. B. Owens was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer with $5000 value in real estate and $20,500 value in personal property. Elizabeth C. Owens was enumerated as age 46. Included in the household were: David age 23, Margaret M. age 21, Martha A. E. age 20, James F. age 18, Richard N. age 16, Wm. O. age 15, E. H. age 13, Joeanna age nine, Uella age eight and John H. age five. Richard, William, Elisha, Joanna and Hugh Ella had attended school within the year. The Owens family lived next to the family of Rev. W. T. Savage, the minister of the Hope Presbyterian Church. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 July. William B. was enumerated as age 61, head of household and a farmer with $2000 value in real estate, $2000 value in personal property. Elizabeth Owens was enumerated as age 55 and keeping house. Included in the household were: Margaret age 33, Martha age 30, Richard a 29 year old farm laborer, Elisha a 22 year old farm laborer, Joanna age 19, Eweler age 16 and at school and John age 15 and at school. William, Richard and Elisha were eligible to vote. He died on 21 January 1872 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 63. He was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Elizabeth Catherine Nason was born on 26 May 1814 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. Elizabeth Catherine Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as the female age 15 to 19. Elizabeth Catherine Nason married William Bell Owens, son of Elisha Owens and Margaret Bell, on 8 January 1836 at Fairfield District, South Carolina; in the old rock house where she was born and where her parents were married. Researcher's Note: Lida Lake Owens stated that they moved from Fairfield County, South Carolina to Oktibbeha County, Mississippi in January 1839. Elizabeth Catherine Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Bell Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as the female age 20 to 30 years old. Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 October. Wm. B. Owens was enumerated as age 41, head of household and a farmer with $1500 in property value. Elizabeth Owens was enumerated as age 36. Included in the household were; David age thirteen, Margaret age eleven, Martha A. age ten, James F. age eight, Richard age six, William age four and Elisha age two. Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 July. Wm. B. Owens was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer with $5000 value in real estate and $20,500 value in personal property. Elizabeth C. Owens was enumerated as age 46. Included in the household were: David age 23, Margaret M. age 21, Martha A. E. age 20, James F. age 18, Richard N. age 16, Wm. O. age 15, E. H. age 13, Joeanna age nine, Uella age eight and John H. age five. Richard, William, Elisha, Joanna and Hugh Ella had attended school within the year. The Owens family lived next to the family of Rev. W. T. Savage, the minister of the Hope Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 July. William B. was enumerated as age 61, head of household and a farmer with $2000 value in real estate, $2000 value in personal property. Elizabeth Owens was enumerated as age 55 and keeping house. Included in the household were: Margaret age 33, Martha age 30, Richard a 29 year old farm laborer, Elisha a 22 year old farm laborer, Joanna age 19, Eweler age 16 and at school and John age 15 and at school. William, Richard and Elisha were eligible to vote. Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Elizabeth Owens the head of household, age 65 and a farmer. Included in the household were three of her daughters Margaret age 41, Joanna age 28 and Hugh Ella age 26. The David Owens household is shown as a neighbor of his mother Elizabeth Owens on the 1880 census. She was described as having a strong christian faith, knowledge of the Bible, and mental and moral strength. She died on 14 November 1891 at at home, five miles west of Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 77. She was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     David Thomas Owens was born on 17 December 1836 at Fairfield County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. David Thomas Owens likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Bell Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as the male under five years of age. David Thomas Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as David age thirteen. David Thomas Owens may have also appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Sarah Isabella (Nason) Montgomery at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as age fourteen. David Thomas Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as David Owens age 23. During the Civil War, David T. Owens served as a Corporal and then as a Sergeant in Captain Stanford's Mississippi Light Artillery, CSA. David Thomas Owens began military service on 6 November 1861 at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America, as a 24 year old corporal with Captain Thomas J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He was listed as a corporal on the May & June 1862 muster roll, but the September & October and November & December 1862 muster rolls list him as a sergeant. The January & February, March & April, July & August, September & October and November & December 1863 muster rolls continue to list him as a sergeant. His name also appeared on a company receipt roll dated 30 June 1864 for clothing for two quarters of 1864. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama, Confederate States of America, when Stanford's Battery, Hoxton's Battalion, Smith's Brigade, Confederate States Army, commanded by Captain J. S. McCall was surrendered by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C. S. A., to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A. Sergeant D. F. Owens appeared on the roll of prisoners of war paroled at Meridian, Mississippi, 10 May 1865. He married Ann Eunice Sullivan on 30 March 1869 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. David and Eunice Owens had twins, a boy and a girl that died at birth. David Thomas Owens appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 June. David Owens was enumerated as head of household, age 43 and a farmer. Annie Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 31. Included in the household were Elisha J. Owens age 31 and John Owens age 24, both farmers. The David Owens household is shown as a neighbor of his mother Elizabeth Owens on the 1880 census. Richard J. Nason paid David Owens $2.25 on 11 April 1885, for digging the grave of Hugh M. Nason. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. David T. Owens was enumerated as age 63, head of household and a farmer. Eunice Owens was enumerated as his wife. They owned their farm free of mortgage which was listed as number 74 on the farm schedule. He was a farmer at Grenada County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 23 April. David T. Owens was listed as age 73, head of household and a survivor of the Confederate Army. Eunice Owens was listed as his wife, age 63. David was listed as a farmer and owned his land free of mortgage. David and Eunice lived next to his brother and sisters.

David Thomas Owens died on 19 February 1915 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 78; at his home five miles west of Grenada after several years of declining health. He was described as "an honest, upright man and one who had always adhered to what he believed to be right. He was faithful in his allegience to the church of his choice and kept faith with his friends and neighbors." Funeral services were held on 20 February 1915; "conducted by Rev. I. P. Trotter of the First Baptist Church of which Mr. Owen had long been a member." He was buried on 20 February 1915 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Margaret Milling Owens was born on 4 March 1838 at near Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. Margaret Milling Owens likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Bell Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as one of two females under five years of age. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Margaret age eleven. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Margaret M. Owens age 21. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 33. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Margaret Owens age 41. Margaret, Joanna and Elisha Owens, after the death of their sister, Leah Hugh Ella Duggins, raised Leah's two sons, Percy and Hugh and her step-daughter, Katie May Duggins. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. Elisha was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer. Elisha, Margaret and JoAnna owned their farm free of mortgage, which was listed as number 70 on the farm schedule. Included in the household were his two sisters, Margaret age 62 and Jo Anna age 49, his niece, Annie L. Owens age sixteen, his uncle, Robert Nason age 75 and three boarders, Kate Dugin age seventeen, Persey Dugin age nine and Hugh Dugin age eight. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her brother, Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Margaret M. Owens age 70. Margaret Milling Owens appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her brother, Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Margaret Owens age 81. Margaret Milling Owens was a Presbyterian and a long time member of the Grenada Presbyterian Church.

Margaret Milling Owens died on 7 October 1921 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 83; at 7 p.m. at her home. Funeral services were on 8 October 1921; conducted by Rev. J. R. Cunningham, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Grenada. She was buried on 8 October 1921 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens was born on 7 March 1840 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Bell Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as one of two females under five years of age. Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Martha A. age ten. Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Martha A. E. Owens age 20. Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 30. Martha Ann Elizabeth "Lit" Owens married John Joseph Williams on 10 April 1872 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Martha A. E. "Lit" (Owens) Williams appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of John Joseph Williams at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 6 June. Joseph Williams was enumerated as age 33, head of household and a farmer. Mattie Williams was enumerated as his wife, age 33 and keeping house. Included in the household was one son, Willie age two and two Black children with the surname of McAlister, one male age three and one female age two months. Martha A. E. "Lit" (Owens) Williams died on 6 December 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 54; "at her home on Thursday evening of heart trouble." She was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     James Furman Owens was born on 27 May 1842 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. James Furman Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as James F. age eight. James Furman Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as James F. Owens age eighteen. James Furman Owens died on 24 September 1860 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, at age 18; while staying with relatives and going to school. He was buried at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

     Richard Nason Owens was born on 20 January 1844 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. Richard Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Richard age six. Richard Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Richard N. Owens age sixteen. Richard Nason Owens began military service on 6 November 1861 at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America, as an eighteen year old private with Captain Thomas J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He appeared as a private on company muster rolls for May & June, September & October and november & December 1862. He also appeared as a private on company muster rolls for January & February, March & April, July & August, September & October and November & December 1863. R. N. Owens appeared as a teamster with Eldridges Artillery Battery on pay receipt rolls for January 1 to March 31 and April 1 to May 31 1864. On 30 June 1864 he signed a Stanford's Battery Company's receipt roll for clothing for two quarters of 1864. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama, Confederate States of America, when Stanford's Battery, Hoxton's Battalion, Smith's Brigade, Confederate States Army, commanded by Captain J. S. McCall was surrendered by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C. S. A., to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A. Private R. N. Owens appeared on the roll of prisoners of war paroled at Meridian, Mississippi, 10 May 1865. He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 29, a farm laborer and eligible to vote. Richard Nason Owens married Eliza (Lake) Howard on 24 December 1877 at Grenada County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by the "Rev. T. W. Dye of the M. E. Church South." Richard Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 June. Rich Owen was enumerated as age 35, head of household and a farmer. Lida Owen was enumerated as his wife, age 31. Included in the household were two daughters, Lida age one and Richard age three months. He and Eliza Bascom Lake may have had another child in November 1891. Richard Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 19 June. Richard N. Owens was enumerated as a 56 year old farmer. He owned his farm with a mortgage and it was listed as number 164 on the farm schedule. He and his 51 year old wife, Lida L. Owens had been married 22 years. Two daughters were enumerated in the household, Lida L. a 21 year old dry goods clerk and Maggie L. age 15 had attended school for three months. Also enumerated were two sons, Levin C. an 18 year old dry goods clerk and Dave W. a 16 year old farm laborer who had attended five months of school. He held membership in the Masonic Lodge at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He died on 14 October 1902 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 58. Funeral services were held at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with services performed by Rev. J. R. Countiss. He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Masonic rites.

     William Oberlan Owens was born on 2 December 1845 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. William Oberlan Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as William age four. William Oberlan Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Wm. O. Owens age fifteen. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. William Oberlan Owens began military service on 24 July 1863 at Chattanooga, Tennessee, Confederate States of America, as a private with Captain Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He appeared on company muster rolls for July & August, September & October and November & December 1863. His name also appeared on a company receipt roll dated 30 June 1864, for clothing for two quarters of 1864. He died on 20 September 1864 at Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia, at age 18; in the hospital of the measles. He was buried at Confederate Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.

     Elisha Judson Owens was born on 13 March 1848 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. He was "referred to by his intimates as "Pos" Owens." Elisha Judson Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Elisha age two. Elisha Judson Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as E. H. Owens age thirteen. Elisha Judson Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 22, a farm laborer and eligible to vote. Elisha Judson Owens appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of David Thomas Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Elisha J. Owens age 31 and a farmer. Margaret, Joanna and Elisha Owens, after the death of their sister, Leah Hugh Ella Duggins, raised Leah's two sons, Percy and Hugh and her step-daughter, Katie May Duggins. Elisha Judson Owens appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. Elisha was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer. Elisha, Margaret and JoAnna owned their farm free of mortgage, which was listed as number 70 on the farm schedule. Included in the household were his two sisters, Margaret age 62 and Jo Anna age 49, his niece, Annie L. Owens age sixteen, his uncle, Robert Nason age 75 and three boarders, Kate Dugin age seventeen, Persey Dugin age nine and Hugh Dugin age eight. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Ernest J. Owens age 62, head of household, and a farmer who owned his land free of mortgage. Included in the household were his two sisters Margaret M. Owens age 70, Johanna A. Owens age 57 and two nephews, Percy E. Duggins age nineteen and Hugh E. Duggins age eighteen. Both nephews worked on the farm and attended school. Living next door was the Owens' brother David and his wife Eunice. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Elisha Owens age 71, head of household, and a farmer. He owned the farm where he lived and was an employer. Included in the household were his two maiden sisters, Margaret age 81 and Joanna age 64. He died on 11 May 1929 at near Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 81; about noon in the home where he was born and reared. Funeral services were held by Rev. R. L. McLeod, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Grenada. He was buried on 12 May 1929 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi; with arrangements by Garner Brothers Funeral Home of Grenada.

     Jo Anna Nason Owens was born on 3 October 1850 at Hope community, Yalobusha County, Mississippi; where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Joeanna Owens age nine. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age nineteen. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Joanna Owens age 28. Margaret, Joanna and Elisha Owens, after the death of their sister, Leah Hugh Ella Duggins, raised Leah's two sons, Percy and Hugh and her step-daughter, Katie May Duggins. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. Elisha was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a farmer. Elisha, Margaret and JoAnna owned their farm free of mortgage, which was listed as number 70 on the farm schedule. Included in the household were his two sisters, Margaret age 62 and Jo Anna age 49, his niece, Annie L. Owens age sixteen, his uncle, Robert Nason age 75 and three boarders, Kate Dugin age seventeen, Persey Dugin age nine and Hugh Dugin age eight. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her brother, Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Johanna A. Owens age 57. Jo Anna Nason Owens appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her brother, Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Joanna Owens age 64. Jo Anna Nason Owens was a member of the Methodist church in her community. "Her life was that of a true Christian woman." She appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 Aprit 1930, as age 74, head of household and living alone. She owned her home, but did not have a radio. She died on 26 April 1930 at at 3:30 a.m. in Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 79. "She had been confined for two weeks, suffering from a fratured hip sustained in a fall in the yard of her home." Funeral services were held on Sunday, 27 April at 2 p.m., by the Rev. R. L. McLeod, Jr., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. She was buried on 27 April 1930 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, near Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with arrangements by Garner Brothers Funeral Home.

     Leah Hugh Ella Owens was born on 2 April 1853 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. Leah Hugh Ella Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Uella Owens age eight. Leah Hugh Ella Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age sixteen and at school. Leah Hugh Ella Owens was a member of old Hope Presbyterian Church, having joined in 1873. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Elizabeth Catherine (Nason) Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Hugh Ella Owens age 26. Leah Hugh Ella Owens was a teacher for several years before her marriage. She married Joseph S. Duggins on 28 January 1890 at Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m. at the residence of the bride's mother.

Leah Hugh Ella (Owens) Duggins died on 28 February 1892 at at her home, Parsons Station, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 38; "leaving two pretty children, to be cared for by her eldest sister, Miss Margaret." She was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Elisha Owens was born circa 1773 at South Carolina. However, his sons, Middleton and Henry list their father's place of birth as Virginia on the 1880 census. The information could have been given by Elisha's granddaughter, Ora Cushman who was living in her uncle's home in 1880. He married Margaret Bell in 1802 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Elisha Owens appeared on the census of 1850 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 26 September. Elisha Owens was enumerated as age 77, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $960. Margaret Owens was enumerated as age 74. Included in the household were Middleton Owens age 32, a farmer and Margaret Owens age 24. He died before August 1856 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

     Margaret Bell was born circa 1776 at South Carolina. She married Elisha Owens in 1802 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Margaret (Bell) Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 26 September. Elisha Owens was enumerated as age 77, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $960. Margaret Owens was enumerated as age 74. Included in the household were Middleton Owens age 32, a farmer and Margaret Owens age 24. Margaret Bell was widowed with the death of Elisha Owens before August 1856 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Margaret (Bell) Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Middleton Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as age 83.

     Henry Owens was born circa 1814 at South Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Owens and Margaret Bell. Henry Owens likely appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Middleton Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as a 56 year old house carpenter. Henry Owens appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Middleton Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as a boarder age 65 and working as a carpenter. Researcher's Note: Lida Lake Owens stated that Henry married, had two children stayed in South Carolina where he died.

     Middleton Elisha Owens was born circa 1818 at South Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Owens and Margaret Bell. He moved to Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, in 1840 with his parents. He never married and died in Oktibbeha County. Middleton Elisha Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as a 32 year old farmer. Middleton Elisha Owens and James Thomas Owens were appointed by the court as executors for the Elisha Owens estate in August 1856 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Elisha Owens' last will and testament named both of them as his choice for executors. The court ordered that before "entering upon the duties of the office" they take the oath and give bond and security. M. E. Owen, James T. Owens and J. C. Harvey appeared in open court September 1856. M. E. Owens took the oath to serve as executor of the Elisha Owens' estate with James T. Owens and J. C. Harvey signing as his security. The court ordered that "letters testamentary" be granted, issued and recorded. Middleton Elisha Owens appeared on the census of 1860 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 25 July. Middleton E. Owen was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $1200 and personal property valued at $34,000. Margaret Owen age 83 was the only other member of the household. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 7 June. Middleton Owens was enumerated as age 51, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $1600 and personal property valued at $150. Included in the household were Henry Owens a 56 year old house carpenter, Margaret Cushman age 46 and keeping house, Henry Cushman a fourteen year old farm hand and Orah Cushman age twelve. Both children had attended school within the year. Also included in the household were three mulattoes: Allice Glenn age 32, a cook; Willie Glenn age six and Ellen Glenn age one. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 June. Middleton was enumerated as age 60, head of household and a farmer. Included in the household were his niece, Ora age 21 and keeping house and a boarder, Henry Owens age 65 and a carpenter.

     Margaret Owens was born circa 1825 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Elisha Owens and Margaret Bell. Margaret Owens appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as age 24. Margaret Owens married Calvin Luther Cushman before 1860 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Margaret (Owens) Cushman appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Calvin Luther Cushman at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 July. Calvin S. Cushman was enumerated as age 37 and an overseer with real estate valued at $3500 and personal property valued at $5000. Margaret Cushman was enumerated as age 40. Cushman children included in the household were; John age eleven, Millie age nine, Henry age five and Oreanna age two. Margaret Owens was liked widowed with the death of Calvin Luther Cushman before 1 June 1870 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as she was living with her brother, Middleton Owens on the 1870 census. Margaret (Owens) Cushman appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Middleton Elisha Owens at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as Margaret Cushman age 46 and keeping house. Two Cushman children, Henry age fourteen and Orah age twelve were also included in the household.

     Richard Nason was born on 7 June 1776 at County Cork, Ireland. He was the son of John Nason and Catherine Atkins. Richard Nason married Margaret Milling, daughter of Hugh Milling and Elizabeth Burney, on 7 November 1809 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Richard Nason appeared on the census of 1810 at Fairfield County, South Carolina; as head of household age 26 to 45. Included in the household were two females age 16 to 26 and six slaves. The two females were likely his sister and his wife, Margaret Milling. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Fairfield County, South Carolina; as the head of household age 50 to 59. Males included in the household were; two age 5 to 9 (likely sons David and Robert), two age 10 to 14 (likely sons Richard and Hugh), one age 15 to 19 (likely son John). Females were; one age 10 to 14 (likely daughter Sarah), one age 15 to 19 (likely daughter Elizabeth) and one age 30 to 39 (likely his wife Margaret). Male slaves listed were; three under age ten, three age 10 to 23, one age 24 to 35 and two age 36 to 54. Female slaves were three age 10 to 23 and two age 24 to 35. He was named as one of four executors in the will of his father in law, Hugh Milling on 3 September 1833 at Fairfield County, South Carolina. Richard Nason appeared on the census of 1840 at Fairfield County, South Carolina; as age 60 to 70. Included in the household were one female age 50 to 60, one male age 15 to 20 and two males age 20 to 30. The female was likely his wife, Margaret Milling. The males age 20 to 30 were likely his twin sons, Richard Jabez Nason and Hugh Milling Nason. The male age 15 to 20 was likely his son Robert L. M. Nason. Twenty four slaves were also listed in the household. Males were listed as; four under age 10, two age 10 to 24, three age 24 to 35 and two age 36 to 55. Females were listed as; five under age 10, three age 10 to 24, four age 24 to 35 and one age 36 to 55. A total of 17 members of the household were employed in agriculture. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 October. Richard Nason was enumerated as age 73, head of household and a farmer with $3,680 in property value. Margaret Nason was enumerated as age 66. Included in the household were; Jane Nason age 29, Richard J. age 33 and enumerated as Richard J. Nason's twin Hugh Milling Nason was incorrectly listed enumerated as 33 year old female Harriet M. Researcher's Note: NOTE: The listing of Harriet is believed by researchers to be a mistake. Hugh M. Nason was Richard J. Nason's twin and there is no record of a Harriet in this family. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 26 July. Richard Nason Sen was enumerated as age 84, head of household and a farmer with $8000 value in real estate and $37,000 value in personal property. Margaret Nason was enumerated as age 76. Included in the household were Hugh Nason age 43 and Robert Nason age 35. He died on 7 June 1862 at near Grenada, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi, at age 86. He was buried at Hope Church Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Margaret Milling was born on 19 May 1784 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Hugh Milling and Elizabeth Burney. Margaret Milling likely appeared on the census of 1790 in the household of Hugh Milling at Camden District, South Carolina, as one of three females. Margaret Milling likely appeared on the census of 1800 in the household of Hugh Milling at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of three females age ten to sixteen. Margaret Milling married Richard Nason, son of John Nason and Catherine Atkins, on 7 November 1809 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Margaret (Milling) Nason likely appeared on the census of 1810 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two females age 16 to 26. Margaret (Milling) Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as the female age 30 to 39. Margaret Milling was named as an heir in the will of her father, Hugh Milling on 3 September 1833 at Fairfield County, South Carolina,receiving $200 and a 1/9 share of the estate. Margaret (Milling) Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as the female age 50 to 60. Margaret (Milling) Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 October. Richard Nason was enumerated as age 73, head of household and a farmer with $3,680 in property value. Margaret Nason was enumerated as age 66. Included in the household were; Jane Nason age 29, Richard J. age 33 and enumerated as Richard J. Nason's twin Hugh Milling Nason was incorrectly listed enumerated as 33 year old female Harriet M. Researcher's Note: NOTE: The listing of Harriet is believed by researchers to be a mistake. Hugh M. Nason was Richard J. Nason's twin and there is no record of a Harriet in this family. Margaret (Milling) Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 26 July. Richard Nason Sen was enumerated as age 84, head of household and a farmer with $8000 value in real estate and $37,000 value in personal property. Margaret Nason was enumerated as age 76. Included in the household were Hugh Nason age 43 and Robert Nason age 35. Margaret (Milling) Nason died on 8 July 1864 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi, at age 80. She was buried at Hope Church Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     John Nason was born on 2 November 1810 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. He was the son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. John Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as the male age 15 to 19. John Nason was named as an heir in the will of his grandfather, Hugh Milling on 3 September 1833 at Fairfield County, South Carolina,receiving with his brother Richard, land in Spartanburgh district known as the pacolet lands. John Nason married Elizabeth Burney Harris, daughter of Dr Benjamin F Harris and Mary Ann Milling, circa 1837 at South Carolina. John Nason appeared on the census of 1840 at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; as age 20 to 30 with one female under age five, one female age 15 to 20 and one female age 20 to 30. The female under age five was likely his daughter, Mary Eliza Nason. One of the two older females was likely his wife Elizabeth Burney Harris. He owned four male and five female slaves. The males were listed as two under age 10, one age 10 to 24 and one age 24 to 35. The females were listed as two under age 10, one age 10 to 24 and one age 24 to 35. Five members of the household were employed in agriculture. He became a widower with the death of Elizabeth Burney (Harris) Nason on 15 April 1843 at Mississippi; at 11 p.m. John Nason married Leah Koon, daughter of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher, on 12 March 1844 at Carroll County, Mississippi; ceremony performed by Thomas J. Lowrey, Minister of the Gospel of the Methodist E. Church. John Nason appeared on the census of 1850 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 October. John Nason was enumerated as head of household, age 40, and a farmer with $1400 value in real estate. Leah Nason was enumerated as age 32. Listed with them were John T. Nason, age five; Sarah M. Nason, age one month and Mary Eliza Nason, age fourteen. He died on 16 August 1850 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi, at age 39. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Richard Jabez Nason was born on 11 May 1817 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. He was the son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. Richard Jabez Nason and Hugh Milling Nason were twins. Richard Jabez Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age ten to fourteen. Richard Jabez Nason was named as an heir in the will of his grandfather, Hugh Milling on 3 September 1833 at Fairfield County, South Carolina,receiving with his brother John, land in Spartanburgh district known as the pacolet lands. Richard Jabez Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age twenty to thirty. Richard Jabez Nason married Jane McDowell, daughter of Henry McDowell and Jane (?), on 27 February 1849. Richard Jabez Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Richard J. Nason age 33 and a farmer. The Jane Nason age 29, living in the same household was likely his wife. Richard Jabez Nason was widowed with the death of Jane (McDowell) Nason on 15 April 1856 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. Richard Jabez Nason married Margaret Ann Miller on 10 February 1857 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Richard Jabez Nason appeared on the census of 1860 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 July. Richard J. Nason Jr. was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a farmer with $4000 value in real estate and $20,000 value in personal property. Margaret Ann Nason was enumerated as age 40. Included in the household were Robert Nason age eight and Richard N age five. During the Civil War, Richard J. Nason served as a Private in Captain Stanford's Company, Mississippi Light Artillary, CSA. He began military service on 6 November 1861 at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as a 42 year old private in Captain T. J. Stanford's Company, Light Artillery, Mississippi Volunteers. He appeared on company muster rolls for May & June and September & October 1862. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 26 November 1862 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, Confederate States of America, when he was discharged as over age. He was described as age 45, five foot, eight inches tall with a fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Richard J. Nason, head of household, a 52 year old farmer with $3000 value in real estate and $2000 value in personal property. Included in the household were: Margaret, age 50, keeping house; Richard, age 18, a farm laborer who had attended school within the year and Robert, age 16, who was at school. He was widowed a second time with the death of Margaret Ann (Miller) Nason on 7 July 1879 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Richard Jabez Nason appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 June. Richard was enumerated as a 65 year old farmer and head of household. Margaret was enumerated as his 62 year old wife. He married Lucy (Mitchell) Lilly on 25 August 1881 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Richard Jabez Nason was a Presbyterian. Richard J. Nason paid David Owens $2.25 on 11 April 1885, for digging the grave of Hugh M. Nason. He died on 2 March 1886 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 68; at his home eight miles southwest of Grenada. He was buried on 3 March 1886 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with burial conducted "by Rev. Mr. J. C. Carothers."

     Hugh Milling Nason was born on 11 May 1817 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. He was the son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. Hugh Milling Nason and Richard Jabez Nason were twins. Hugh Milling Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age ten to fourteen. Hugh Milling Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age twenty to thirty. Hugh Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as the 33 year old twin of Richard J Nason and incorrectly listed as female Harriet M Nason. Hugh Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as 43 year old Hugh Nason. Hugh Milling Nason began military service at Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Confederate States of America, with Captain Stanford's Company, Mississippi Light Artillery. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. He ended military service on 13 April 1862 when he was given a disability discharge. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Hugh Nason, head of household, a 55 year old farmer with $2000 value in real estate and $1000 value in personal property. Listed with him was Robert Nason, a 42 year old farmer. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Hugh M. Nason, head of household, age 63 and a farmer. Included in the household was his brother Robert L. Nason age 55. Hugh M. Nason signed a note on 11 February 1884, stating he would pay $15.50 on or before 1 November to his nephew John H. Owens, for value received. He was described as a good citizen who was "somewhat eccentric in his views of life and its duties, he was always ready to give when he had it, and suffered for want of it when he did not. Always kind and complacent in his feelings, detraction and malice were foreign to his character." He died on 11 April 1885 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 67; at his home seven miles southwest of Grenada. He was buried on 11 April 1885 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Robert Lithgre Milling Nason was born on 31 May 1825 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. He was the son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age five to nine. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as the male age fifteen to twenty. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as 35 year old Robert Nason. George T. Koon, Hugh M. Nason, Robert L. M. Nason, Richard J. Nason, David T. Owens, Richard N. Owens, William O. Owens, Paul Penn and Robert B. Penn all serviced together in Stanford's Battery during the Civil War. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason ended military service on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama, Confederate States of America, when Stanford's Battery, Hoxton's Battalion, Smith's Brigade, Confederate States Army, commanded by Captain J. S. McCall was surrendered by Lieutenant General R. Taylor, C. S. A., to Major General E. R. S. Canby, U. S. A. He appeared as Private R. L. M. Mason on the roll of prisoners of war paroled at Meridian, Mississippi, 10 May 1865. He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Hugh Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Robert Nason, a 42 year old farmer. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Hugh Milling Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Robert L. Nason age 55. Robert Lithgre Milling Nason died on 7 January 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 74. He was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Elisha Judson Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Elisha's 75 year old uncle.

     David Thomas Nason was born on 18 August 1822 at Fairfield District, South Carolina. He was the son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling. David Thomas Nason likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Richard Nason at Fairfield County, South Carolina, as one of two males age five to nine. David Thomas Nason died on 21 November 1836 at Fairfield District, South Carolina, at age 14. He was buried at Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fairfield District, South Carolina; near his grandfather, Hugh Milling.